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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Sampling Pad SPD-S.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2–3; p. 4–5). These sections provide important information
concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual
should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a conve-
nient reference.
* CompactFlash and
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Copyright © 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 * CompactFlash and are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation and licensed by Compact- Flash association. * Roland Corporation is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash TM and CF logo ( trademarks. * Fugue ©2003 Kyoto Software Research, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland the cord, producing severed elements and short Service Center, or an authorized Roland circuits.
  • Page 3 The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by their location or position does not interfere with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or their proper ventilation. an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the ....................

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    To possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or liability concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 5 • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM some other make of connection cable, please note the discs may not be read properly.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Main Features................. 10 Terms Used in This Manual ..................... 11 Setup Guide ........... 13 Panel Descriptions..............14 Mounting on a Stand ............. 19 Connecting External Devices ..........20 Turning On/Off the Power ............. 22 Turning On the Power....................... 22 Turning Off the Power after the Shutdown Operation ..........
  • Page 7 Contents Chapter 2 Wave Editing............41 Wave ............................ 41 Wave Mode ......................... 41 Basic Operations for Wave Edit ..................43 About the Wave Utilities....................44 Wave Edit Parameters ....................... 45 WAVE SETUP ......................45 START/END POINT ..................... 47 Marking Function ....................48 Wave Utilities Parameters ....................
  • Page 8 CONTROL SW ......................79 TRIGGER INPUT....................80 MIDI.......................... 84 Setup Utilities Parameters ....................85 BULK DUMP......................85 Retrieving Saved Data Back to the SPD-S ............86 INIT/DELETE ......................87 Wave Protect........................88 Appendices ..........89 Shortcut List................90 Effect List................92 Useful Functions for Changing Effect Parameters (Patch Edit) ........
  • Page 9 EFFECTS CONTROL Knob or the Expression Pedal ...... 129 Other Problems......................... 129 The SPD-S Receives No Exclusive Messages............ 129 Effects Do not Function..................129 The Screen Display Is So Faint or Dark That It Is Hard to Read....129 Message List ................

  • Page 10: Main Features

    (in mono in the LONG mode). Handy Phrase Maker function (p. 63) The SPD-S has a Phrase Maker function that records a performance made with pads and resamples it to convert it to a wave. It enables you to create an original phrase.

  • Page 11: Terms Used In This Manual

    (two can be connected at once; requires use of optional PCS-31). The SPD-S also comes with foot switch jacks. Foot switches can be assigned a broad variety of functions. For instance, they can be used to switch patches, enable/disable the effects, or toggle between two waves.

  • Page 13: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide...

  • Page 14: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions 1. PAD 1–3 2. PAD 4–9 20. EXIT button 21. PAGE buttons 22. ENTER button 6. Display 5. PAD indicators 23. -/+ buttons 4. VOLUME knob 3. EFFECTS CONTROL kbob 10. WAVE button 13. SAMPLE MARK button button 12.

  • Page 15: Top Panel

    FOOT SW Playing surfaces connected to the FOOT 18. FUNC button SW (1/2) jack (29) Pads on the SPD-S For example, while this button is depressed, the remaining memory capacity (time) is indicated. Depending on each status, it produces different functions.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 24. POWER switch 32. MIC/LINE switch 25. AC adaptor jack 33. INPUT jacks 34. INPUT LEVEL knob 28. SECURITY LOCK 37. PHONES LEVEL knob 26. Cord Hook 31. EXP PEDAL jack 30. TRIG IN (1/2) jack 36.
  • Page 17 (PCS-31 sold separately). 30. TRIG IN (1/2) jack Connect a separately sold pad, cymbal, kick trigger, or acoustic drum trigger to the SPD-S (p. 80). 31. EXP PEDAL jack Connect an expression pedal to control the effects. Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately).

  • Page 18: Side Panel

    Panel Descriptions Side Panel 38. MEMORY CARD slot 38. MEMORY CARD slot Accepts a CompactFlash memory card (p. 67). Using the supplied hexagon wrench, you can attach the two security screws (supplied) in front of door to the memory card slot.

  • Page 19: Mounting On A Stand

    Mounting on a Stand To mount the SPD-S on a cymbal stand or other type of stand, use a separately sold APC-33 all-purpose clamp set to attach the stand holder. It can be attached to a pipe with a diameter of 10.5 to 30 mm.

  • Page 20: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices CD/MD Player, Casette Tape Recorder...
  • Page 21 Connecting External Devices While referring to the illustration on the previous page, take the following steps: 1. Before making a connection, power all the devices off. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

  • Page 22: Turning On/Off The Power

    Turning Off the Power after the Shutdown Operation Before turning off the power to the SPD-S, make sure to shut the unit down. Turning off the power before the shutdown operation is finished may corrupt the data in the internal memory or the memory card.

  • Page 23: Inserting/Removing A Memory Card (Compactflash)

    After a “shutdown.. OK!” indication appears, press [PATCH] to return to patch mode, or press [WAVE] to return to wave mode. After finishing the shutdown operation, SPD-S cannot detect a memory card in the card slot. If you pull out the card from the card slot and insert it again, then it is detected.

  • Page 24: Quick Start

    Follow the steps explained on p. 20 to connect external devices to the SPD-S. Follow the steps in “Turning On the Power” (p. 22) to power the SPD-S Press [PATCH] so it is lit. The SPD-S enters patch mode. If you hold down [SHIFT] and To select a patch, press [-]/[+] to change the patch number.

  • Page 25: Sampling

    Do not record illegally. Roland Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for legal penalties or claims made by copyright holders as a result of any illegal recordings made using any Roland product.
  • Page 26 While [FUNC] is being depressed in Steps 5–6, the remaining time for sampling (“Remain”) is displayed. (p. 58) The sound input from INPUT jacks can be heard through the SPD-S. fig.Stby_e Input signal level meter Excess level indication StartLvl (Start Level) indication...
  • Page 27 After saving the wave, you will return to patch mode. If you hit the playing surface of PAD 4, you can check the sampled sound. Turn off the power to the SPD-S according to the steps of “Turning Off the Power after the Shutdown Operation” (p. 22).

  • Page 29: Advanced Use

    Advanced Use...

  • Page 30: Chapter 1 Making A Performance/Creating A Patch

    When the selected patch uses a wave stored on a card, [CARD] flashes flashing, its light goes out without the CompactFlash card inserted in the card slot of the SPD-S. In this temporarily. case, the wave sound is not reproduced.

  • Page 31: Notes On Giving A Performance

    ■ Notes on Giving a Performance Number of waves that can be reproduced simultaneously The SPD-S can reproduce a maximum of eight voices simultaneously. A wave for which Mode (in Sampling -> p. 58) is set to STEREO or Grade (in Sampling ->p.

  • Page 32: Basic Operations For Patch Edit

    To change the individual settings for different playing surfaces, hit a playing choose among pads/sounds surface (such as a pad on the SPD-S, an external pad, or a foot switch) for by pressing a PAGE button which the settings are to be changed to select it. A flashing pad indicator while holding down [SHIFT].

  • Page 33: Patch Utilities

    Chapter 1 Making a Performance/ Creating a Patch Patch Utilities When changing any item on the following patch utilities, see their respective reference pages. * You can select the items listed below in Step 4 (p. 32) in “Basic Operations for Patch Steps 1 to 4 in “Basic Edit.”...

  • Page 34: Patch Edit Parameters

    Chapter 1 Making a performance/Creating a patch Patch Edit Parameters These parameters allow you to select the sounds that will be triggered by pads on or connected to the SPD-S (or foot switch). WAVE A Select a wave to be assigned to a pad (Press EDIT). Two waves, A and B, can be assigned to any pad. Only Wave A can be assigned to the foot switch.
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 Making a performance/Creating a patch When Wave SW is set to anything but OFF, the following screens for selection of an item for Waves A and B are displayed: When Wave SW is not set to OFF, set the following parameters as well. Parameter Value Descriptions...

  • Page 36: Pad Control

    * If the same note number is assigned to more than one pads, the wave assigned to the pad/trigger with the lowest number (see the table below) will sound when the SPD-S receives note message with the note number concerned. A “*” symbol is indicated on the screen for playing surfaces with assigned sounds that are not reproduced when note message is received.

  • Page 37: Effects

    Chapter 1 Making a performance/Creating a patch Number Playing Surface Initial Value Number Playing Surface Initial Value PAD 6 65(F4) FOOT SW 2 72 (C5) PAD 7 66(F#4) Notes on Tempo Sync • Tempo Sync is not applicable to waves of which: 1.

  • Page 38: Patch Utilities Parameters

    Chapter 1 Making a performance/Creating a patch Patch Utilities Parameters This section describes the steps for copying, exchanging and initializing patches and/or pad parameters. PAD COPY This copies all parameters from one pad to another. 1. Set the following parameters. Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.

  • Page 39: Pad Init (Pad Initialize)

    Chapter 1 Making a performance/Creating a patch PAD INIT (Pad Initialize) Initialize (factory reset) the parameters for a pad/trigger. The wave number for wave A is not changed. 1. Set the following parameter. Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value. Parameter Value Descriptions...

  • Page 40: Patch Init (Patch Initialize)

    Chapter 1 Making a performance/Creating a patch PATCH INIT (Patch Initialize) Initializes the parameters for a patch. 1. A “[>] to init.” indication appears. Press [>]. 2. “init patch, sure?” appears. Press [ENTER] to reset the parameters for the patch to their respective initial values.

  • Page 41: Chapter 2 Wave Editing

    A wave is assigned to a playing surface in patch mode so that it can be used in an actual performance. The SPD-S stores a maximum of 399 waves in its internal memory and 500 waves on a memory card.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Wave Editing Jumping to the top of internal memory or the memory card Press [CARD] to alternately jump to the top wave number in the internal memory and to that of the memory card. Jumping to a new (empty) wave number Hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC] to jump to a new (empty) wave number.

  • Page 43: Basic Operations For Wave Edit

    Press [EXIT] and then repeat Steps 4 to 6 to continue Wave Edit operations. Press [WAVE] to finish Wave Edit. The SPD-S saves the settings (with “now writing..” indicated) and then returns to the wave mode.

  • Page 44: About The Wave Utilities

    Chapter 2 Wave Editing About the Wave Utilities Please refer to the relevant reference page if you wish to make changes for any of the following wave utilities. * Although you can select the items listed below in Step 4 (p. 43) in “Basic Operations Steps 1 through 4 of “Basic for Wave Edit,”...

  • Page 45: Wave Edit Parameters

    Chapter 2 Wave Editing Wave Edit Parameters WAVE SETUP Define the attributes of a wave. Set the following parameters. Press the PAGE buttons to change parameters and press [-]/[+] to change the value. Parameter Value Descriptions Type SINGLE, Specify the wave type. PHRASE SINGLE: For single sounds, mainly short percussion sounds.
  • Page 46 ALTERNATE: Sound will alternately be triggered or muted (stop) each time you hit the pad. GATE: This setting is for using an external MIDI device to sound the SPD-S. The wave is sounded when a NOTE ON is received, and stops when a NOTE OFF arrives. When you hit a pad/trigger of the SPD-S, the wave is reproduced, then stops after the du- ration specified for Gate Time (p.

  • Page 47: Start/End Point

    3. Press [>] to display “calculate, sure?” Then, press [ENTER] to execute auto calculation of the end point, or press [<] to return to Step 2. Once the calculation is over, a “complete!” indication appears and the SPD-S returns to the End screen mentioned above.

  • Page 48: Marking Function

    Chapter 2 Wave Editing Marking Function Changing the end point alone 1. Before triggering a sound, hold down [SHIFT] You can set the start and end points by the timing of your button operation while a wave is being played back. Take the and press [WAVE].

  • Page 49: Wave Utilities Parameters

    [-]/[+] to change them. When you have finished entering the name, press [ENTER] to save it. While saving is in progress, "now processing.." is displayed. After saving, "complete!" appears and the SPD-S returns to the wave mode.

  • Page 50: Wave Chop

    Piece SAVE, Chopped pieces are automatically assigned to pads 1 to 9 on the SPD-S. If you hit a pad, the piece assigned to it is played back and its pad/piece number is displayed on the screen. Press [-]/[+] to specify SAVE for a piece to be saved or to specify DEL for a piece not to be saved.

  • Page 51: Wave Copy

    2. Press [>] to display “copy wave, sure?” Press [ENTER] to execute the copying, or press [<] to return to Step 1. While copying is in progress, "now processing.." is displayed. After execution, a “complete!” indication appears, and the SPD-S returns to the wave mode. WAVE DELETE Permanently erasing the currently selected wave.

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Sampling

    Roland product. Sampling Time The SPD-S allows you to sample to its internal memory and to a memory card for the following durations: "LONG," "STANDARD," and "FINE" below refer to sampling grades (p. 58).

  • Page 53: Sampling Methods

    Step 2. When a microphone is connected, switch it to MIC. When a CD player or an electronic instrument is connected, switch it to LINE. Power up the device connected in Step 2. Switch on the power of SPD-S. (p. 22)

  • Page 54: Sampling In Patch Mode

    Press [SAMPLE]. A flashing pad indicator indicates that the The screen displays “select dest pad.” Hit the pad on the SPD-S (or corresponding pad/trigger is off, or that an empty wave (p. external pad/trigger), or depress the foot switch to assign a sampled 34) is assigned to it.
  • Page 55 INPUT jacks. “Rec” is displayed while sampling is in progress. •When StartLvl is set to anything other than OFF in Step 7 “Wait..” appears and the SPD-S enters standby mode. Start the performance of the device connected to the INPUT jacks. An input signal that is higher in level than the value set in StartLvl triggers sampling.

  • Page 56: Sampling In Wave Mode

    Steps 4–6, the remaining time for sampling (Remain) is displayed. (p. 58) The sound input from INPUT jacks can be heard through the SPD-S. fig.Stby_e The volume of the device Input signal level meter connected to INPUT jacks must also be adjusted.
  • Page 57 INPUT jacks. “Rec” is displayed while sampling is in progress. •When StartLvl is set to anything other than OFF in Step 5 “Wait..” appears and the SPD-S enters standby mode. Start the performance of the device connected to the INPUT jacks. An input signal that is higher in level than the value set in StartLvl triggers sampling.

  • Page 58: Parameters For Sampling

    Chapter 3 Sampling Parameters for sampling Parameter Value Descriptions StartLvl OFF, Sampling starts when there is an input signal at a level equivalent to, or higher than the value (Start Level) 1–14 specified in this parameter. The initial value is 2. The right-hand side of the screen has a level meter.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Resampling An Existing Wave

    Chapter 4 Resampling an Existing Wave You can combine multiple (up to four) waves on, or add effects to an existing wave, or change the volume, the mono/stereo status and the grade to create a new wave. Two resampling modes are available. Patch mode: To enable the effects for •...
  • Page 60 When Auto End is set to ON in Step 8, resampling is automatically stops. When it is set to OFF, press [START/STOP] again to stop resampling. Do not power the SPD-S off while resampling is in progress.

  • Page 61: Resampling In Wave Mode

    Press a PAGE button to display “Stby” (Standby). Press [START/STOP] to start resampling. “Rec” is indicated. Do not power the SPD-S off while resampling is in When Auto End is set to ON in Step 4, resampling is automatically finished. When it progress.

  • Page 62: Parameters For Resampling

    Chapter 4 Resampling an existing wave Parameters for Resampling Parame- Value Descriptions Patch (*1) Wave (*2) Gain 50–400% Set the gain applied to the original wave. 100% 100% Mode MONO, Select MONO or STEREO for the wave. MONO Same as STEREO A wave in stereo has two voices.

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Layering Performances To Make A Phrase (Phrase Maker)

    Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter, and press [-]/[+] to change the value. on the left are remembered See p. 65 for details on the parameters. even while the SPD-S is • Quantize powered off. • Loop Length •...

  • Page 64: Saving The Created Phrase As A New Wave (Phrase Resampling)

    Press [Enter] to start phrase resampling. While resampling is in progress, "now processing.." is displayed. Do not power the SPD-S off while resampling is in progress. A “write?” indication is displayed. Assign a name to the wave. Press...

  • Page 65: Parameters For Phrase Maker

    Chapter 5 Layering Performances to Make a Phrase (Phrase Maker) Parameters for Phrase Maker For Phrase Recording The following parameter values is remembered even while the SPD-S is switched off. Parameter Value Descriptions Tempo 20–260 In the standby screen, set the tempo of the phrase.

  • Page 66: Parameters For Phrase Resampling

    Chapter 5 Layering Performances to Make a Phrase (Phrase Maker) Parameters for Phrase Resampling Parameter Value Descriptions Gain 50%–400% Specify the gain applied to the original wave. Mode MONO, Select MONO or STEREO for the wave. If you select stereo, the wave has two voices. STEREO Grade LONG,...

  • Page 67: Chapter 6 Using A Compactflash Memory Card

    [WAVE] to select wave mode. Press [SHIFT] and [SETUP] (CARD UTIL). If no CompactFlash card has been inserted, “no card!” is indicated and the SPD-S returns to the original mode. Press the PAGE buttons to select “CARD FORMAT,” then press [ENTER].

  • Page 68: Basic Operations Of Card Utilities

    [WAVE] to select wave mode. Press [SHIFT] and [SETUP] (CARD UTIL). If no CompactFlash card has been inserted, “no card!” is indicated and the SPD-S returns to the original mode. Select a utility from the following, and then press [ENTER].

  • Page 69: Parameters For Card Utilities

    • File names that have more than eight characters or that contain Japanese characters will not appear properly. • Make sure that a WAV file has a “.wav” extension and that an AIFF file has an “.aif” extension. The SPD-S does NOT recognize any files with other extensions.
  • Page 70 Do not power the unit off during execution. 3. A “continue?” indication appears. If you press [ENTER], the SPD-S will return to the “Src” screen as in Step 1, where you can continue your operation. If you press [EXIT], the SPD-S will go into wave mode.

  • Page 71: File Export

    Do not power the unit off during execution. 3. A “continue?” indication appears. If you press [ENTER], the SPD-S returns to the “Src” screen as in Step 1, where you can continue your operation. If you press [EXIT], the SPD-S returns to the original mode.

  • Page 72: Backup Load

    Do not power the unit off during execution. 4. A “continue?” indication appears. If you press [ENTER], the SPD-S returns to the “Src” screen as in Step 1, where you can continue your operation. If you press [EXIT], the SPD-S returns to wave mode.

  • Page 73: Backup Save

    Chapter 6 Using a CompactFlash Memory Card BACKUP SAVE Here's how to save backup data (SPD-S settings: patch, wave, setup) to a memory card. A maximum of four backup data sets can be saved on a card. If there is not enough free memory on a card, it will only be able to store a limited number of backup data sets.

  • Page 74: Chapter 7 Changing The Setup (Overall Environment)

    Press [EXIT] and then repeat Steps 3 to 5 to continue Setup Edit operations. Press [PATCH] or [WAVE] to finish Setup Edit. The SPD-S saves the settings (with “now writing..” indicated) and then returns to the patch or wave mode.

  • Page 75: About The Setup Utilities

    Chapter 7 Changing the Setup (Overall Environment) About the Setup Utilities Please refer to the relevant reference page if you wish to make changes for any of the following setup utilities. * You can select the items listed below in Step 3 (p. 74) in “Basic Operations for Setup Steps 1 through 3 of “Basic Edit.”...

  • Page 76: Setup Edit Parameters

    If it is set to ON, the SPD-S always outputs the signal at the INPUT jack from the OUT- PUT jack. * When the SPD-S is in sampling standby (p. 54, p. 56), output takes place regardless of the ON/OFF status. FootSwPolarity...

  • Page 77: Pad

    96, 128, 256ms parameter to prevent this phenomenon. A second trigger signal within the specified time is ignored. If the value is too large, the SPD-S cannot keep up with your repeated strikes. If you want to play the pads with your hand, choose a slightly higher value.

  • Page 78: Velocity Curves

    Chapter 7 Changing the Setup (Overall Environment) Velocity Curves Value Descriptions Curve LINEAR This is a standard setting. It gives the most natural Volume volume variations in according to playing velocity. Strike intensity LINEAR EXP1, More obvious variation in response to strong hits Volume Volume EXP2...

  • Page 79: Control Sw

    Set the following parameters. Press [-]/[+] to change the value. Parameter Value Descriptions Ctrl SW For the pads on Select the function to be assigned to a pad on the SPD-S, an external pad, or the foot switch. (Control the SPD-S and PATCH+/PATCH-: Changes the patch. Switch) external pads:...

  • Page 80: Trigger Input

    TRGx2: To connect two devices like pads and kick triggers. * When two pads are connected, the rim-shot/edge-shot/bell-shot features are unavailable. Type Select the trigger type (the type of pad or other device to be used) to ensure that the SPD-S can (Trigger PD-80/100, accurately receive input signals from the TRIG IN jacks.
  • Page 81 Threshold 0–15 Specify the strike force threshold, above which the SPD-S accepts trigger signals, to prevent the pad or the like from being affected by the vibrations around it. In the di- agram below, signal B is played back, but signals A and C are not.
  • Page 82 Chapter 7 Changing the Setup (Overall Environment) Parameter Value Descriptions RetrigCancel 1–16 When you hit a snare drum equipped with an acoustic drum trigger, a sound may be (Retrigger improperly produced (retriggered) at point A in the following diagram as well, be- Cancel) cause the waveform is erratic.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7 Changing the Setup (Overall Environment) Parameter Value Descriptions XtalkCancel OFF, 20–80% For example, when two pads are mounted on a single stand, vibration generated by (Crosstalk striking on a pad may lead to improper production of the other sound. This phenom- Cancel) enon is called crosstalk.

  • Page 84: Midi

    1–32 It needs to be set only when you want to send individual bulk data to two or more SPD-S units at the same time. In this case, assign a unique number to each SPD-S device. In any other cases, do not change the setting.

  • Page 85: Setup Utilities Parameters

    In addition, check if reception of system exclusive data is enabled in the settings on the sequencer. When more than one SPD-S unit is connected, it is useful to define device IDs (Device ID in MIDI in Setup Edit -> p. 84).

  • Page 86: Retrieving Saved Data Back To The Spd-S

    Retrieves the settings saved to sequencers and other external MIDI devices to the SPD-S. The data stored on the SPD-S is overwritten. Save necessary data to external MIDI devices before executing this operation. Set the device ID (Device ID in MIDI in Setup Edit -> p. 84) used for saving bulk data.

  • Page 87: Init/Delete

    Reset the SPD-S’s settings to initial values, or delete all the data stored in the SPD-S. If you execute INIT/DELETE to delete patches and waves from the internal memory, the SPD-S will produce no sound. 1. Set the following parameters. Press [-]/[+] to change the value.

  • Page 88: Wave Protect

    This feature provides protection to sampled waves to prevent them from being lost by mistake. The wave protect setting is remembered when the SPD-S is powered off. When you next power the SPD-S on, the SPD-S is booted with the latest wave protect setting active.

  • Page 89: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 90: Shortcut List

    Shortcut List Patch Mode Operation Function [SHIFT]+[EXIT] Cancel the effects control. [FUNC] Press it for a moment to lock or unlock buttons. [EFFECTS]+[EDIT] Jump to the effect-type selection screen in Patch Edit. [PATCH]+[-], [PATCH]+[+] Adjust the contrast of the display. Patch Edit Operation Function...
  • Page 91 Shortcut List Sampling Operation Function [SHIFT]+[FUNC] Load the initial value. [FUNC] While held down, Remain is indicated. Resampling Operation Function Applicable screens [SHIFT]+[FUNC] Load the initial value. — [FUNC] While held down, Remain is indicated. — [FUNC]+[-], [FUNC]+[+] Confirm or select a patch. select dst pad [SAMPLING] Skip the selection of a playing surface.

  • Page 92: Effect List

    • If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value. • If you hold down [EFFECTS] and press [EDIT] in patch mode, the SPD-S displays the effect parameter screen. • If you press [FUNC] in an effect parameter screen for any parameter other than Type, Knob, Velo and Pedal, you can change the value with the EFFECTS CONTROL knob as well as with [-]/[+].

  • Page 93: Effect Type List

    Effect List Effect Type List For details on each effect type, see its reference page. REVERB+GATE p. 94 DLYEDREVERB p. 95 STEREODELAY p. 96 SYNC-DELAY p. 97 TAPE-ECHO p. 97 CHORUS p. 98 PHASER p. 98 FLANGER p. 99 STEPFLANGER p.

  • Page 94: Effect Parameters

    Effect List Effect Parameters 1: REVERB+GATE Adds reverb to the sound to simulate a spacious room. fig.Reverb.eps Balance D 2-Band L in L out Balance W Gate Reverb Gate Balance W 2-Band R in R out Balance D Parameter Value Descriptions RevType HALL,...
  • Page 95 Effect List 2: DLYEDREVERB (Delayed Reverb) Adds a delay before reverb to delay the reverb sound. fig.DelayedReverb.eps 2-Band L in L out Low Cut ReverbLevel Delay Reverb Filter Feedback 2-Band R out R in Parameter Value Descriptions EQ Low -12.0–+12.0 dB Low frequency amplification/attenuation EQ High -12.0–+12.0 dB...
  • Page 96 Effect List 3: STEREODELAY (Stereo Delay) Adds a delay in stereo to the original sound to produce a fat sound or special effects. When FbkMode is NORMAL When FbkMode is CROSS 2-Band 2-Band L in L out L in L out Delay Delay DelayLevel...
  • Page 97 Effect List 4: SYNC-DELAY (Sync Delay) Adds a delay, the duration of which is specified in note length corresponding to tempo. The delay time can also be automatically adjusted to the tempo of the wave that is played back. (Effect synchronization (Phrase Sync) -> p. 116) Parameter Value Descriptions...
  • Page 98 Effect List 6: CHORUS Adds fatness and spaciousness to a sound. Parameter Value Descriptions Depth 0–127 Depth of sound vibration Rate 0–127 Vibration cycle EffectLevel 0–127 Volume of the chorus sound In addition, if you press the PAGE buttons, “Knob,” “Velo” and “Pedal” are displayed. You can then select the parameters to be controlled with the EFFECTS CONTROL knob, the strength (velocity) used in hitting a playing surface, and the expression pedal.
  • Page 99 Effect List 8: FLANGER Adds an undulating wave motion to the sound to produce a sound like that of a jet plane ascending and descending. The pitch of the flanged sound can be shifted according to the input sound level. Parameter Value Descriptions...
  • Page 100 Effect List 9: STEPFLANGER (Step Flanger) Shifts the pitch of the flanged sound in stages. The pitch shift cycle can also be specified in note length corresponding to the tempo. It is also possible to automatically adjust the tempo to that of the wave that is played back. (Effect synchronization (Phrase Sync) ->...
  • Page 101 Effect List 10: TREMOLO/PAN Swings the volume or the pan position periodically. Parameter Value Descriptions Rate 0–127 Rate of volume/pan swing Depth 0–127 Amount of volume/pan swing WaveShape 0–127 Control of the periodic wave for volume/pan swing Mode TREMOLO, TREMOLO: volume swing PAN: pan swing In addition, if you press the PAGE buttons, “Knob,”...
  • Page 102 Effect List 12: COMP-ENHANC (Compressor + Enhancer) Produces the effect of a serially connected a compressor and an enhancer. The enhancer sharpens sound to accentuate it. Parameter Value Descriptions CP Thrshd -60–+12 dB Level at which the compressor effect starts to be applied CP Ratio 1.0:1, 1.2:1, 1.5:1, Rate of output compression when the compressor input level exceeds CP Thrshd...
  • Page 103 Effect List 13: 2BAND-COMP (2-Band Compressor) Divides the input sound into two bands, high band and low band, to match the volume or to redress the balance. Parameter Value Descriptions XOver 200–2000 Hz Frequency at which the input sound is divided into two bands LowThrshd -60–+12 dB Level at which the effect starts to be applied (for low band)
  • Page 104 Effect List 14: 4BAND-PEQ (4-Band Parametric Equalizer) Controls the levels at four frequencies. Parameter Value Descriptions Freq1 50–16.0 kHz Center frequency 1 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Range of Center frequency 1 (*The larger the value, the narrower the width) Gain1 -12.0–+12.0 dB Amplification/attenuation at the Center frequency 1...
  • Page 105 Effect List 15: FILTER Cuts high- or low-frequency sound. With overdrive, it can modulate the cut-off frequency. Parameter Value Descriptions Cutoff 0–127 Control of the cut-off frequency Resonance 0–127 Rate of emphasis and peculiarity on sound component at the cut-off frequency Rate 0–127 Vibration cycle of the cut-off frequency...
  • Page 106 Effect List 17: WAH Produces a wah-wah effect. Parameter Value Descriptions Sens 0–127 Sensitivity of the wah-wah effect Frequency 0–127 Pitch of the effected sound Resonance 0–127 Degree of peculiarity of the wah-wah sound In addition, if you press the PAGE buttons, “Knob,” “Velo” and “Pedal” are displayed. You can then select the parameters to be controlled with the EFFECTS CONTROL knob, the strength (velocity) used in hitting a playing surface, and the expression pedal.
  • Page 107 Effect List 18: OVERDRIVE Distorts a sound mildly. By outputting a sound without distortion at low frequency, a sound can be roughened without weakening the sound of drum loops and the like. fig.OverDrive DriveLevel High OverDrive Frequency L in L out Split LowMix DriveLevel...
  • Page 108 Effect List 19: DISTORTION Distorts a sound heavily. By outputting a sound without distortion at low frequency, a sound can be roughened without weakening the sound of drum loops and the like. fig.Distortion DriveLevel High Distortion Frequency L in L out Split LowMix DriveLevel...
  • Page 109 Effect List 20: LO-FI Produces a lo-fi sound. Parameter Value Descriptions RateDown 0–-127 Decrease in sampling frequency BitDown 0–-20 Decrease in bits Filter 0–127 Control of frequency above which the sound is cut off In addition, if you press the PAGE buttons, “Knob,” “Velo” and “Pedal” are displayed. You can then select the parameters to be controlled with the EFFECTS CONTROL knob, the strength (velocity) used in hitting a playing surface, and the expression pedal.
  • Page 110 Effect List 23: PITCHSHIFT Changes the pitch of the original sound. Parameter Value Descriptions Pitch -24–+24 Amount of pitch shift (in semitones) Fine -100–+100 Cent Fine control of the pitch (in cents) Balance D100:0W–D0:100W Level balance between the original sound (D) and the sound following the shift in pitch In addition, if you press the PAGE buttons, “Knob,”...
  • Page 111 Effect List 25: OCTAVE Adds a sound that is one and/or two octaves lower. Parameter Value Descriptions Cutoff 0–127 Control of frequency above which the input sound is cut off -1OctLevel 0–127 Volume of the one-octave lower sound -2OctLevel 0–127 Volume of the two-octave lower sound DirectLevel 0–127...
  • Page 112 Effect List 27: CENTRCANCEL (Center Canceller) Eliminates sound located at the center, such as vocals. Parameter Value Descriptions L-RBalance L63–R63 Control of the pan position at which the sound is cancelled 0–127 Amplification of low-frequency sound at the center, such as a bass sound High 0–127 Amplification of high-frequency sound...
  • Page 113 Effect List 28: SYNTH-PERC (Synthesizer Percussion) Produces a percussion sound synthesized inside the SPD-S when a pad is struck, independently from the sampled wave. Includes flanger and delay effects. fig.SynPerc.eps L in L out SynPercLev DelayLevel Flanger Synthesizer Flanger Delay...
  • Page 114 LoopSw OFF, ON If this switch is turned ON while a sound is produced, the SPD-S plays back the sound looped at the moment. If this switch is turned OFF, the loop is cancelled and the original sound is re- produced.
  • Page 115 Effect List 30: SLICER Cuts the sound in succession. The timing of the sound cutting can also be automatically adjusted to the tempo of the wave that is played back. (Effect synchronization (Phrase Sync) -> p. 116) Includes a flanger effect. Parameter Value Descriptions...
  • Page 116 Effect List Effect Synchronization (Phrase Sync) The following effects can automatically be synchronized with the tempo of the wave played back. (Phrase Sync) 4: SYNC-DELAY 9: STEPFLANGER 29: SHORTLOOPER 30: SLICER The parameters for these effect types include Tempo and PhraseSync (or Sync for STEPFLANGER). •...

  • Page 117: Restoring The Factory Settings Using The Accompanying Cd

    Restoring the Factory Settings Using the Accompanying CD The accompanying CD contains audio signals for sampling on the SPD-S and digital data for restoring the SPD-S to its factory settings. Restoring Patches and Waves to the Factory Settings Once you execute this operation, you will lose all the patches and waves stored in the internal memory. Back up such data beforehand if needed.
  • Page 118 Data transfer from the CompactFlash card to the SPD-S begins. It takes a few minutes until it is complete. During the data transfer, do not eject the CompactFlash card from the card slot and do not switch off power to the SPD-S.

  • Page 119: Midi Implementation

    = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) * In wave mode, the SPD-S receives no messages other than active sensing. * This is used as the data of the EFFECTS CONTROL knob.

  • Page 120: System Exclusive Message

    It does not send or receive individual parameters. n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) The exclusive message of SPD-S’s data has a model ID of 00H 67H and a device ID of 10H (17). Device ID can be changed in SPD-S.

  • Page 121: Control Change

    2. Transmit data This is the message that actually performs data transmission. The SPD-S only receives bulk data. * In wave mode, the SPD-S sends no messages other than active sensing. * Messages included in Phrase Maker data are not transmitted. Status...

  • Page 122: System Exclusive Messages

    Device ID (dev: 00H - 1FH (1 - 32) Initial value is 10H(17)) Status 2nd byte 00H 67H Model ID (SPD-S) Command ID (DT1) Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the data to n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) be sent pp = Program number: 00H - 7FH (prog.1 - prog.128)
  • Page 123 Messages ■Decimal and Hexadecimal table Roland Exclusive messages (RQ1, DT1) are transmitted with a checksum at the end (before F7) to make sure that the message was correctly received. In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of exclusive messages etc.

  • Page 124: Midi Implementation Chart

    : Active Sensing : System Reset *1 Can be set and stored for each pad. Notes - In wave mode, the SPD-S receives or sends no messages other than active sensing. Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    If so, the sound assigned to the pad cannot be triggered. Set the control switch to OFF. (p. 79) Adjust the volume to an appropriate level. The volume of SPD-S may be turned down. Sound Production Is Disrupted Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

  • Page 126: Sound Production Is Not Stopped

    Is Loop in Wave Edit set to ON? Set Loop to OFF. (p. 46) If you are attempting to sample to a memory card, has the memory card been formatted by the SPD-S? Format the memory card with the SPD-S. (p. 67) The Volume Is Unchangeable...

  • Page 127: Problems With Internal Memory

    Problems with Internal Is the memory card formatted correctly? Memory Only memory cards that have been formatted by the SPD-S can be used. Please format the memory card. (p. 67) Data Was not Saved Correctly in Problems When Using an...

  • Page 128: Problems When Using A Foot Switch

    Is Trigger in Wave Edit set to SHOT or ALTERNATE? Foot Switch Is Released If so, the SPD-S does not receive any Note Off messages. Set Trigger to GATE so that the SPD-S receives Note Off Is FootSWPolarity set appropriately? messages to mute the sound.

  • Page 129: Problems When Playing An External Midi Sound Module

    Have the note numbers been set properly? Does the Device ID number match? Match the note numbers on the SPD-S with those on the The Device ID number of the SPD-S match the Device ID MIDI sound module. (p. 36) number of the transmitting MIDI sound module.

  • Page 130: Message List

    Descriptions Measures system error! An error has occurred in the internal system. Contact your retailer or the nearest Roland Service Cen- ter. memory damaged! The contents of the internal memory are Press any button on the panel to display “[ENTER] to damaged.
  • Page 131 Check that the MIDI cables are connected correctly, and they are not broken. Other Message Descriptions Rec (while sampling) If the SPD-S is powered off while any of these indications are displayed, the data in memory may be Resample Rec destroyed. now writing.. now processing.. shutdown..

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Specifications SPD-S: Sampling Pad Connectors Output Jacks (L/Mono, R) (1/4 inch phone type) Pads Input Jacks (L/Mono, R) (1/4 inch phone type) Built-in Pads: 9 *LINE/MIC selectable Headphones Jack (Stereo) (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) Maximum Polyphony Trigger Input Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type)

  • Page 133: Patch List

    Patch List Each patch in the following table will be over-written when you save the edited one. If you need to restore the all patches to factory settings, refer to “Restoring the Factory Settings Using the Accompanying CD” (p. 117). Name Name Name...

  • Page 134: Wave List

    I044 Scratch I065 CupChim8 I097 CabasaSt I014 Xylo Bkg I045 Hi-Q I066 Gong I098 Bongo Hi I015 SynthBkg I046 Spd-S I067 Tamtam I099 Bongo Sp I016 Org Bkg I047 Welcome I068 BlockJam I100 Bongo Lo I017 HipHpBkg I048 ComeOn! I069...

  • Page 135: Audio Track List

    SPD-S. Connect your CD player to the SPD-S (p. 25) and follow the steps explained in “Sampling” (p. 26, p. 52) to sample a sound. Noise or distortion is deliberately present in some musical pieces or sounds on the CD.

  • Page 136: Track List

    Audio Track List Track list Track Title Track Title Session 1 multi-track phrases (BPM=120) acoustic kicks Session 2 multi-track phrases (BPM=100) club hi-hats Session 3 multi-track phrases (BPM=108) electronic hi-hats Session 4 multi-track phrases (BPM=134) acoustic hi-hats Session 5 multi-track phrases (BPM=120) spoke toms, oct toms Session 6 multi-track phrases (BPM=100) electronic toms...

  • Page 137: Index

    Index Symbols -/+ ............24, 30, 41 calc end point? ........... 47 -/+ buttons ............15 calculate, sure? ........... 47 [>] to delete............51 CARD ..........30, 42, 54, 59 [>] to format............67 CARD button ............. 15 [>] to init.
  • Page 138 Index edge-shot ............. 80 import all, sure? ..........70 EDIT ............... 32, 43 Init ..............39, 87 EDIT button ............15 init pad, sure? ............. 39 effect ..............92 init patch, sure? ..........40 Effect Synchronization ........116 init, sure? ............. 87 effect type ............
  • Page 139 Index POWER button ........... 22 POWER switch ........... 17 Name ............. 37, 46 name ......27, 55, 57, 60–61, 64, 70, 73 new ............... 42 Quantize ............63, 65 New Patch ............26 Note# ..............36 Rear Panel ............16 Rec ..........
  • Page 140 Index Side Panel ............18 Soft Thru ............. 84 Wait............27, 55, 57 Source .......... 38–39, 51, 70–72 WAV .............. 69, 71 spec ..............132 WAVE ............41, 43 Src ..........38–39, 51, 70–72 wave ..............134 stand ..............19 WAVE A .............
  • Page 143 For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
  • Page 144 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PANAMA ITALY ISRAEL SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Halilit P. Greenspoon & Roland Italy S. p. A.
  • Page 145 Added Information Wave Protect This feature of SPD-S provides protection to sampled waves to prevent them from being lost by mistake. Its factory setting is ON (enabled). When you need to DELETE waves from internal memory or card memory, wave protect must be set to OFF.

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