Since 2011, the SPD-SX has been a mainstay on professional stages worldwide, its distinctive profile regularly seen beside both digital and hybrid drum kits. This landmark Roland instrument sparked the sampling pad revolution with a wide range of tracks, clicks, loops, and one-shot sounds stored inside. Drummers and performing musicians can record, store, and trigger any type of sound on command—easing the burden of making live performances sound like the original recordings. Along with its sampling and import features, the SPD-SX comes with versatile preset kits and a large pre-loaded sample library, including loops, one-shot sounds, and melodic phrases to spark ideas and create music right away.

Highlights

• 16 GB internal memory provides onboard storage for up to 25 hours of stereo samples
• Nine responsive rubber pads with velocity sensitivity
• Two dual-trigger inputs for up to four external pads (Y-cable required)
• Supports 16-bit/44.1 kHz WAV/AIFF audio for crystal-clear sound
• Real-time audio sampling directly into the pad via mic or line inputs
• Tweak samples with powerful onboard audio editing tools
• Three effects engines: Master Effect and two Kit Effects
• Control effects in real-time with two knobs and dedicated preset effect buttons
• Dynamic LED indicators show individual pad status and audio levels while performing
• Support for up to two external footswitches
• USB Memory port for importing sounds and saving settings via flash media
• USB Computer port for audio/MIDI transfer and sound import/export
• Wave Manager software (macOS and Windows) for importing, assigning, and organizing samples and kits
• Large backlit LCD

Built to Perform

Building on the capabilities of its trailblazing SPD-S predecessor, the SPD-SX set the bar as the industry-standard sampling pad. Filled with pro features, this powerful pad has become an essential companion for drummers and all sorts of creative stage performers. It’s also built to thrive on the road—taking a beating night after night, on and off stage. Whether you rock out locally on the weekends or perform in sold-out stadiums, the SPD-SX won’t let you down.

Velocity-Sensitive Pads

The SPD-SX has nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads, and any sound can be assigned to any pad. When you play the pads lightly, the sound plays back quietly. And when you’re ready to wail, play heavier hits for more volume. Alternatively, you can set a pad to fixed velocity, so the volume stays the same no matter how hard you play.