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Roland SPD-30 Octapad

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Roland SPD-30 Octapad

Roland

SPD-30 Octapad

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 242308
Brand: Roland
Model: SPD-30 Octapad
Category: Percussion & Sampling Pads
Price: $877.80

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The SPD-30 is a solid choice for gigging percussionists and electronic musicians who need a compact, versatile performance pad. Its sound editing and looping capabilities are surprisingly deep for a unit of this size, making it a real creative hub on stage or in the studio. Perfect for those wanting a flexible, readily-available percussive sound source.

Product Description

  • Roland SPD-30 Octapad
  • Octapad
  • Version 2
  • 8 Playing surfaces
  • Built-in extensive amount of sounds
  • Tone editing of sound: tuning
  • damping
  • attack
  • pitch sweep
  • Integrated 30 types of multi effects
  • limiter and seven ambience sound variations
  • Additional 4 dual trigger inputs as well as one hi-hat controler input
  • 600 Programmable sounds
  • storable on 50 sets
  • Built-in looper
  • 160 x 160 Pixel graphic
  • back light LCD
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 541 x 272 x 88 mm
  • Weight: 3.8 kg
  • Suitable optional case: Art.#294621# (not included)
PROS
  • • Excellent sound editing capabilities for nuanced tones
  • • Versatile dual-trigger inputs expand performance possibilities
  • • Built-in looper facilitates on-the-fly composition and experimentation
  • • Compact size and lightweight design enhance portability for gigs
CONS
  • • LCD screen resolution is somewhat limited for detailed waveform viewing
  • • Pad surface material could benefit from a more textured feel
  • • Limited onboard storage might require external sampling solutions for extensive libraries

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Key Features

Pads 8 velocity-sensitive pads with rubber surface
Sounds 600 sounds, covering a wide range of percussion and acoustic instruments
Sampling Allows for user sampling via external input, with decent time-stretching capabilities
Connections Dual trigger inputs, hi-hat control input, stereo outputs, MIDI in/out, headphone out
USB/MIDI USB port for MIDI communication and firmware updates; supports basic MIDI control
Weight 3.8 kg (approximately 8.4 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each dual-trigger input can be configured to trigger two separate sounds or layers simultaneously, allowing for complex percussive textures and nuanced playing techniques.
Roland’s interface is relatively straightforward, but expect a learning curve to master time-stretching and advanced editing features; simpler samples are easily implemented.
The SPD-30 is more compact and budget-friendly than the SPD-SX, but sacrifices some of the SX's larger pad size and more extensive connectivity options; it's a great entry point to the Roland ecosystem.

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