Roland SPD-20 Pro Octapad Digital Percussion Pad

Legendary Percussion Pads, Updated for Modern Performance
More than 20 years ago, the introduction of the SPD-20 took the world — and India especially — by storm. Indian bands of musicians have embraced “OCTAPAD” as their primary instrument, and the SPD-20’s sound has become a staple of Bollywood, folk, devotional, and many other live music genres across the country. Designed with the latest Roland percussion technologies and filled with user-demand features, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO takes performance to the next level while retaining the core appeal of the classic SPD-20.

The OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO offers the acclaimed eight-pad layout, legendary sound, and rugged durability of the original SPD-20, newly enhanced with more responsive playback and an updated user interface. There are also many new sounds and kits for Indian music, with instruments such as dholak, mridangam, kanjira, halgi, tasha and more offering natural tones with authentic feel and dynamic response. Portable and compact enough to fit in the tightest of spaces, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO provides everything you need to cover percussion in all musical genres and settings, from small indoor functions to large-scale outdoor performances. 

Features

• Original SPD-20 sound set, plus new percussion sounds for a wider sonic palette.
• Authentic instrument sounds from regions across India allow performers to cover everything from traditional religious music to top Bollywood hits
• Also includes a wide selection of world percussion, with over 900 total instruments to choose from
• 200 customizable percussion kits, including 100 ready-to-use presets
• Eight cushioned rubber bearings provide even and precise triggering, enhanced dynamic response and excellent isolation between bearings
• Four external dual trigger inputs and a dedicated hi-hat control input allow connection of additional pads and pedals, including kick pads and hi-hat controller pedals to create mini drum kits
• Dedicated buttons for adjusting sound editing parameters while performing
• Backlit LCD + LED display for easy visibility on dark stages
• USB memory port for backing up kit settings and data
• Designed in Japan and manufactured in Malaysia
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Classic SPD-20 Sounds — and More
The next generation OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO provides a better experience for the thousands of players across India who have adopted the SPD-20 as their primary instrument. Every sound from the original percussion pads is available, plus an impressive selection of new ones to choose from. To make things even better, EQ, compression, and three onboard effects engines — each with 38 different types of multi-effects — can be applied to a single instrument, further expanding sonic possibilities. The new sound OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO gives players what they need to meet the diverse and ever-changing demands of today’s diverse and ever-changing studio productions and live performances. Sampled in the highest quality, this premium sound allows percussionists to authentically cover Asian, African, Latin, and many other styles of world music. Western drum kit sounds are also available, including high-end acoustic drums and cymbals originally developed for the TD-27 V-Drums sound module. With over 900 instruments available for musical exploration, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination!\

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Pads

Built-in Pads: 8
* Four external trigger inputs are provided, allowing you to connect Pads.

Instruments

Instruments: 900 instruments or greater

Kits

200 (Preset: 100)

Kit Chain

16 chains (16 steps per chain)

Layer

2 layers per pad
2 layers x 2(Head/Rim) per external Trigger

Instrument /Pad Parameters

Volume
Curve
Coarse Tune
Fine Tune
Pedal Bend
Decay
Output
Layer EQ
Pad comp
Pad Mute Group
Pad Link

Kit Effects

Ambience (5 Types)
Kit EQ
Kit Comp
MFX : 3 systems, 38 types

Display

16 characters 2 line (backlit LCD)
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)

Connectors

PHONES Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT(L/MONO, R) Jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
MIX IN Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT Jack : 1/4-inch TRS phone type x 4
HH CTRL Jack: 1/4-inch phone type
FOOT SW Jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) Connectors
USB MEMORY port: USB A type

Power Supply

AC adaptor (DC 12 V)

Current Draw

500 mA

SIZE AND WEIGHT

Dimensions

450(W) x 350 (D) x 72 (H) mm
17-3/4 (W) x 13-13/16 (D) x 2-7/8 (H) inches

Weight

3.7 kg / 8 lbs 3 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)

OTHER

Accessories

Owner’s Manual
AC Adaptor