Roland SPD-30 Octapad digital percussion pad white

Number of analogue output channels	2
Headphone output	yes
built-in speaker	no
USB port	yes
audio over USB	no
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Connector for external foot pedal	yes

Number of analogue output channels	2
Headphone output	yes
built-in speaker	no
USB port	yes
audio over USB	no
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Connector for external foot pedal	yes

Roland SPD-30 Octapad digital percussion pad white
Product no: ROL-SPD-30 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Since 1985, Roland's legendary Octapad has been a useful addition to the drum kits of both amateur and professional drummers. It all started with the popular Pad-8, and the more advanced Pad-80 that was released after that. Neither of these percussion pads were capable of controlling external MIDI sources, however. The new Roland Octapad SPD-30 is equipped with a large collection of high-quality samples. Each of its 600 percussion instruments can be individually edited.

The sounds of the SPD-30

The SPD-30 offers fifty diverse kits. Not only classic acoustic rock and jazz kits are included, but a wide selection of percussion instruments from all over the world is at your disposal as well. Characteristics such as tuning, attack, timbre and volume can be adjusted, enabling you to create a fully personalised percussion pad. A number of ambience effects, an equalizer, a limiter and a wide range of multi effects can also be used to add flavour to your sound.

Pads, triggers and connectors

Each of the eight pads of the SPD30 Octapad has an excellent response and is capable of rejecting crosstalk. It is possible to connect up to 4 additional pads with double triggering and a hi-hat controller. The acoustic drum triggers from Roland's RT series are also compatible. The Octapad is fitted with a headphone connector, a mix input and line outputs. The MIDI IN and OUT and the USB MIDI port allow you to control external sources.

Additional features

The compact and exceptionally rugged SPD 30 is equipped with a number of interesting additional features. Thanks to the backlit LCD display, you can operate it even on the darkest stages. The Octapad features a phrase loop function, which enables you to record and loop rhythm patterns, while adding up to three additional layers. You can even store these patterns, by connecting an optional USB memory device.

Tips or comments about this product

Full compatibility with the SPD-30 can only be guaranteed for Roland USB data devices.
The SPD-30 is supplied without accessories, apart from an adapter, a manual and screws, which are included upon delivery.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Number of pads	8
Number of trigger inputs	2 - 4
Built-in sampler	yes
Preset memory	yes
Supports USB media	yes
Number of analogue input channels	2
Number of analogue output channels	2
Headphone output	yes
Built-in speaker	no
USB port	yes
Audio over USB	no
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Connector for external foot pedal	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,7 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	65,5 x 34,5 x 20,0 cm

Product specifications

percussion pad
8 internal pads
4 inputs for external triggers or pads
more than 600 instruments
50 drum kits
kit chains: 8 (20 steps per chain)
instrument parameters: tune, muffle, soft attack, colour, sweep, volume, pan, reverse
effects: ambience (7x), EQ, limiter, multi effect (30x)
phrase loop: 50x four-layer phrases, with a maximum of 10,000 notes
backlit LCD display
pad status indicators (LED)
headphone connector (stereo 6.3mm jack)
output: 2x 6.3mm mono jack
mix in (6.3 mm mono jack)
4x external trigger input
hi-hat control
foot switch input (6.3mm jack)
MIDI IN/OUT
USB memory input
USB MIDI port
power supply: adapter (DC 9V)
included: manual, adapter (PSB-1U), 4x screws (M5 x 12 mm)
dimensions: 541 x 272 x 88 mm
weight: 3.8 kg (adapter not included)

Options:

pads (PD, PDX)
cymbals (CY)
kick triggers (KD)
hi-hat (VH-11)
hi-hat pedal (FD)
pad stand (PDS-10)
multifunctional clamp (APC-33)
triggers for acoustic drums (RT-10K, RT-10S, RT-10T)
foot switch (DP-2, FS-5U, FS-6)
personal drum monitor (PM-10, PM-30)
accessories for V-Drums (DAP-3)
V-Drums mat (TDM-10)

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Rishwan E. June 15, 2017

Wrote the following about Roland SPD-30 Octapad digital percussion pad white

Zoals je van Roland mag verwachten is dit een kwaliteitsproduct.

Je kunt je creativiteit de vrije loop laten met dit indrukwekkende apparaat. De geluiden zijn van ontzettend hoge kwaliteit en de pads zijn heerlijk bespeelbaar.

Door de handige draaiknoppen blader je zo door het menu en andere functies.

Daarnaast krijg je via Roland nog eens extra garantie.

Soemit S. February 23, 2017

Wrote the following about Roland SPD-30 Octapad digital percussion pad white

Geweldige instrument je kan er veel mee!

Reinier G. November 12, 2013

Wrote the following about Roland SPD-30 Octapad digital percussion pad white

Wat een heerlijk ding! De youtube filmpjes met Michael Schack en Johnny Rabb zeggen eigenlijk al genoeg. Met de Octapad kun je gemakkelijk allerlei percussie instrumenten en elektronische effecten aan je akoestische- of elektrische drumstel toevoegen. Het scala aan nieuwe creatieve mogelijkheden die het mij bied zijn een grote bron van plezier. Echt een aanrader!

Het verder uitbreiden van de module met externe triggers is ontzettend makkelijk. Gewoon plug and play, al is het handig om in het menu even aan te geven welke externe trigger je hebt ingeplugd. Op deze manier kun je ook een klein oefensetje samenstellen, die je gemakkelijk overal mee naar toe neemt. De SPD-30 is echter ontworpen als percussiepad. Iets wat duidelijk te horen is wanneer je op de pads gaat roffelen. Zeker buzz rolls klinken verre van natuurlijk.

Je haalt er dus geen volwaardig electronisch drumstel mee in huis, maar wel een percussiepad met geweldig veel mogelijkheden en een uitstekende geluidsmodule. De bediening is erg gebruiksvriendelijk, maar om alle mogelijkheden van de Octapad ten volste te benutten zal je toch echt even de gebruiksaanwijzing door moeten lezen. Deze is overigens duidelijk en leest vlot weg. Bekijk zeker even de filmpjes op youtube en laat je overtuigen. Waarschijnlijk de beste 700,- die ik ooit heb uitgegeven!