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Roland Octapad SPD-20X manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Roland Octapad SPD-20X Owner's Manual (108 pages)
Total percussion pad
Brand:
Roland
| Category:
Drums
| Size: 1.25 MB
Table of Contents
Using the Unit Safely
2
Table of Contents
4
How to Use this Manual
5
Important Notes
6
Main Features of the SPD-20
7
Panel Descriptions
8
Attaching the SPD-20 to a Drum Stand
10
Using the Slit Tape (Included)
10
How to Restore the Factory Settings (System Initialize)
11
CHAPTER 1 Quick Start
12
Connection to Audio Equipment
12
Playing the Pads
12
Turning the Power on
12
Turning the Power off
13
Adjusting the Volume
13
Selecting a Patch
14
What Is a Patch
14
Using a Footswitch to Select Patches
15
Comparing Layered Sounds
15
What Is a Pad Bank
16
What Is the Layer Function
17
CHAPTER 2 Using the SPD-20 by Itself
18
About the SPD-20'S Internal Setup and Parameter Settings (Edit)
18
What Kind of Instrument Is the SPD-20
18
Internal Organization
18
Play Mode and Edit Mode
19
How to Edit
20
Selecting and Adjusting Sounds (Sound Parameters)
22
Selecting a Sound (INST)
22
Adjusting the Volume (LEVEL)
23
Adjusting the Pitch (PITCH)
23
Adjusting the Decay (DECAY)
23
Adjusting the Stereo Position (PAN)
23
Adjusting the Dynamic Volume Response (CURVE)
24
Adjusting the Effects Depth (FX SEND)
25
How to Edit Sound Parameters
26
Adding Reverberation and Other Effects to the Sound (Effect Parameters)
28
Select an Effect (FX TYPE)
28
Setting Effect Duration and Rate (FX TIME)
28
Adjust the Effect Depth for the Entire Patch (FX LEVEL)
28
How to Edit Effect Parameters
29
Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (TRIG SENS)
30
Setting the Pad's Minimum Level (TRIG THRESHOLD)
31
Copying a Patch (COPY)
32
Setting up Your Own Patch Sequences (Patch Chain)
33
What Is a Patch Chain
33
Setting up a Patch Chain
33
Using a Patch Chain to Select Patches
34
Erasing a Patch Chain
34
CHAPTER 3 Connecting External Pads or Pedals
35
Connecting External Pads or Hi-Hat Control Pedal
35
Connecting External Pads or the Special Pedal
35
Precautions When Connecting a External Pad
37
Precautions When Connecting the PD-100 or PD-120
38
How to Use the Rim Shot and Cymbal Choke Playing Techniques
39
Precautions When Connecting a Hi-Hat Control Pedal
40
Using a Footswitch as a Hold Pedal
41
Settings for External Pads or Kick Trigger Units
42
Setting External Pad Tone and MIDI Parameters
42
How to Edit the Trigger Parameters
42
Setting Parameters for Reliable Performance Using Acoustic Drum Triggers and Other Manufacturers' Pads (Advanced Trigger Parameters)
48
Settings for an External Hi-Hat Control Pedal
54
Controlling the Tone with the Hi-Hat Control Pedal-Pedal Control (PDL CTRL)
54
Adjusting the Volume of the Pedal Hi-Hat Sound (PDL LEVEL)
55
Using the Hi-Hat Control Pedal's Action to Set Controller Numbers for Sending and Receiving MIDI Data (PDL CC#)
56
CHAPTER 4 Connecting MIDI Devices
57
MIDI Connections
57
About MIDI
57
How MIDI Data Is Sent and Received
57
Main Types of MIDI Data Used by the SPD-20
58
MIDI Parameter Settings
61
How the MIDI Parameters Work
61
Setting MIDI Parameters
66
Priority Ranking of Note Number Expression
67
Using the SPD-20 as a MIDI Sound Module
67
Setting the Receive Channel (Basic Channel)
67
Settings for each Pad
68
Using External MIDI Devices to Play the Internal Sound Generator
69
Expanding Patches to Allow Reception of Many Note Numbers (Patch Expand)
69
How to Use a Sequencer or a Computer to Record/Play Back Your Performance
72
Connecting a Computer (or a Sequencer)
72
Breaking/Cutting the Connection between the Sound Generator and the Pad Controller (Local Control)
72
How to Set up the SPD-20 for Sequencing
74
Storing the SPD-20'S Data in External Devices (Bulk Dump)
75
How to Transmit (Bulk Dump)
75
How to Receive (Bulk Load)
76
Reading SPD-11 Data with the SPD-20
77
What Is Device ID
78
CHAPTER 5 Supplementary Materials
79
Taking Advantage of the On-Board Effects
79
Troubleshooting
82
Error Messages
87
Instrument List
88
Sound Effects
92
Patch List
93
Parameter List
94
Trigger Type Internal Parameters (Advanced Trigger Parameters)
94
Blank Parameter Chart
95
Roland Exclusive Message
96
MIDI Implementation
98
MIDI Implementation Chart
102
How to Read a MIDI Implementation Chart
103
Specifications
104
Index
105
How-To Index
106
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Roland Octapad SPD-20X Owner's Manual (88 pages)
Octapad
Brand:
Roland
| Category:
Electronic Keyboard
| Size: 4.54 MB
Table of Contents
Using the Unit Safely
2
Table of Contents
4
Important Notes
6
Main Features of the SDP-20X
8
Panel Descriptions
9
Attaching the SPD-20X to a Drum Stand
12
How to Restore the Factory Settings (System Initialize)
13
CHAPTER 1 Quick Start
14
Connection to Audio Equipment
14
Playing the Pads
14
Turning the Power on
14
Turning the Power off
15
Adjusting the Volume
15
Connection to Audio Equipment
16
What Is a Patch
16
Using a Footswitch to Select Patches
17
Comparing Layered Sounds
17
What Is a Pad Bank
18
What Is the Layer Function
19
CHAPTER 2 Using the SPD-20X by Itself
20
Internal Setup and Parameter Settings (Edit)
20
What Kind of Instrument Is the SPD-20X
20
Internal Organization
20
Play Mode and Edit Mode
21
How to Edit
22
Selecting and Adjusting Sounds (Sound Parameters)
24
Selecting a Sound (INST)
24
Adjusting the Volume (LEVEL)
25
Adjusting the Pitch (PITCH)
25
Adjusting the Decay (DECAY)
25
Adjusting the Stereo Position (PAN)
25
Adjusting the Dynamic Volume Response (CURVE)
26
Adjusting the Effects Depth (FX SEND)
27
How to Edit Sound Parameters
28
Adding Effects to the Sound (Effect Parameters)
30
Select an Effect (FX TYPE)
30
Setting Effect Duration and Rate (FX TIME)
30
Adjust the Effect Depth for the Entire Patch (FX LEVEL)
30
How to Edit Effect Parameters
31
Applying Equalizer (EQ) and Compressor (COMP) to the Patch
32
Equalizer (EQ)
32
How to Use Equalizer (EQ)
32
Compressor (COMP)
33
How to Use Compressor (COMP)
34
Changing the Patch Name (NAME)
35
Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (TRIG SENS)
36
Setting the Pad's Minimum Level (TRIG THRESHOLD)
37
Copying a Patch(COPY)
38
Setting up Your Own Patch Sequences (Patch Chain)
39
What Is a Patch Chain
39
Setting up a Patch Chain
39
Using a Patch Chain to Select Patches
40
Erasing a Patch Chain
40
CHAPTER 3 Connecting External Pads or Pedals
41
Connecting External Pads or Hi-Hat Control Pedal
41
How to Play a Rim Shot and Cymbal Choke with a
45
Using a Footswitch as a Sustain Pedal or a Patch Shift Pedal
47
Settings for External Pads or Kick Trigger Units
48
Setting External Pad Tone and MIDI Parameters
48
How to Edit the Trigger Parameters
48
Settings for an External Hi-Hat Control Pedal
52
Adjusting the Volume of the Pedal Hi-Hat Sound (PDL LEVEL)
53
CHAPTER 4 Connecting MIDI Devices
54
MIDI Connections
54
About MIDI
54
How MIDI Data Is Sent and Received
54
Main Types of MIDI Data Used by the SPD-20X
55
MIDI Parameter Settings
57
How the MIDI Parameters Work
57
Setting MIDI Parameters
60
Using the SPD-20X as a MIDI Sound Module
61
Setting the MIDI Channel (MIDI CH) for each Pad
61
Settings for MIDI Note (NOTE #) for each Pad
61
Using External MIDI Devices to Play the Internal Sound Generator
62
How to Use a Sequencer or a Computer to Record/Play Back Your Performance
63
How to Set up the SPD-20X for Sequencing
63
Storing the SPD-20X's Data on SD Card (SD CARD)
64
Precautions for Using SD CARD
64
How to Save a Single Patch
65
How to Save All Patches
66
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