Roland SPD-SX Pro Sampling Pad

Quick Product Summary

The Roland SPD-SX PRO is a flagship professional sampling pad designed for drummers, percussionists and live performers who need powerful sample playback, flexible routing and dependable stage control. Nine highly responsive playing surfaces combine with customisable multi-colour LEDs and a large 4.3-inch colour display for excellent visibility during performance.

With 32GB of internal storage, more than 1,550 factory samples, 200 kits, extensive effects and connectivity for up to eight external individual triggers, the SPD-SX PRO can form the centre of anything from a streamlined hybrid drum setup to a sophisticated touring rig.

What Makes the Roland SPD-SX PRO Special?

The SPD-SX PRO significantly expands the possibilities of a traditional sampling pad. Six large pads and three shoulder pads use Roland's advanced trigger technology for accurate response, while individually configurable LEDs make it easy to identify samples, tracks and functions on dark stages. Its 32GB memory provides space for extensive sample libraries, backing tracks and click tracks, with WAV, AIFF and MP3 files supported for import.

Flexible professional routing is another major advantage. Balanced stereo master outputs sit alongside four independently assignable balanced Direct Outputs, while four stereo trigger inputs allow up to eight external individual triggers to be connected with suitable Y-cables. Add a 16-step pad sequencer, extensive effects, USB audio/MIDI and dedicated hi-hat or expression control, and the SPD-SX PRO becomes a powerful hub for modern hybrid drumming.

Who Is It For?

The Roland SPD-SX PRO is ideal for professional drummers, touring musicians, percussionists, electronic performers and producers who use samples, backing tracks, electronic sounds or hybrid drum setups.

It is equally suitable for players building a compact electronic kit, expanding an acoustic drum set with electronic triggers, or requiring reliable sample and click-track playback for live performances.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Product Type	Professional sampling pad
Built-In Pads	9
Internal Storage	32GB
Factory Samples	1,550+
Kits	200
Display	4.3-inch colour LCD
External Trigger Capacity	Up to 8 individual triggers
Main/Direct Outputs	6 balanced outputs
USB Audio/MIDI	Yes

Condition Overview

Condition: New

Brand-new Roland SPD-SX PRO Sampling Pad.

What’s Included?

• Roland SPD-SX PRO Sampling Pad

• AC adaptor

• Quick Start guide

• Safety and information documentation

Technical Specifications

Pads

Built-In Pads: 9

Configuration:

• 6 large playing pads

• 3 top-row shoulder pads

Each pad incorporates customisable LED indication for improved visual feedback during performance.

External Trigger Expansion

Trigger Inputs: 4 x stereo TRS

Connections:

• Trigger 1/2

• Trigger 3/4

• Trigger 5/6

• Trigger 7/8

Using suitable Y-cables, the SPD-SX PRO can support up to eight individual external triggers or pads.

Compatible options include selected Roland:

• PD / PDX pads

• CY cymbal pads

• KD / KT kick triggers

• BT-1 Bar Trigger

• RT-series acoustic drum triggers

• VH-series hi-hats

Sound & Sampling

Internal Storage: 32GB
Maximum Recordable Wave Data: 20,000 files including factory content
Factory Samples: 1,550+
Maximum Polyphony: 32 voices including click sounds
Internal Audio Format: 48kHz / 16-bit linear

The internal storage provides capacity for approximately 44 hours of 48kHz/16-bit stereo audio, subject to factory content and stored data.

Sampling

Sampling from Audio Input: Up to 60 minutes per sample
Resampling: Up to 10 minutes per sample

Performances and external audio can be captured directly and assigned to pads.

Supported Import Formats

Via compatible USB storage, the SPD-SX PRO supports:

WAV / AIFF

• 16-bit

• 24-bit

• 32-bit

• 44.1kHz or 48kHz

MP3

• 32–320kbps

• 44.1kHz or 48kHz

Imported audio is converted internally to the SPD-SX PRO's native 48kHz/16-bit format.

Kits

Total Kits: 200

Including:

• 43 rewritable factory kits

• 157 user kits

Set Lists

Set Lists: 32
Steps Per Set List: 32

Set Lists make it straightforward to arrange kits in performance order for gigs and rehearsals.

Pad Sequencer

Sequencer: 16-step pad sequencer

This allows rhythmic patterns and sample sequences to be created directly within the instrument.

Kit Effects

• Layer EQ for each pad

• Independent Layer A/B EQ

• Layer Transient processing

• Independent Layer A/B transient processing

• 4 x Multi-Effects systems

• 53 Multi-Effects types

• Sidechain Compressor

System Effects

• Master Effects – 53 types

• Master Compressor

• Master EQ

Effects can be configured for individual kits or used across the entire system.

Display

Display: 4.3-inch graphic colour LCD

The high-visibility display provides clear access to sample information, kit settings, waveforms and performance parameters.

Pad Lighting

Customisable multi-colour LEDs provide both horizontal and vertical pad illumination.

Lighting parameters can be customised to make different sounds, pad functions and performance sections immediately identifiable.

Audio Outputs

Master Outputs

• Left balanced 1/4-inch TRS

• Right balanced 1/4-inch TRS

Direct Outputs

• 4 x assignable balanced 1/4-inch TRS outputs

Together, these provide six independently useful audio feeds, giving engineers and performers extensive control over stage and front-of-house routing.

Audio Input

Audio In: Stereo 1/4-inch connection
Input Level: Dedicated volume control

Suitable external audio sources can be sampled directly into the SPD-SX PRO.

Headphone Output

Phones: Stereo 1/4-inch output

Foot Control

Footswitch Input: 1 x stereo TRS supporting two footswitch functions

Compatible footswitches can be assigned to performance functions for hands-free control.

Hi-Hat / Expression Control

A dedicated HH CTRL / Expression input supports compatible hi-hat controllers or expression pedals.

This allows the SPD-SX PRO to become part of a compact electronic drum configuration with dedicated kick, snare and hi-hat control.

MIDI

• MIDI In

• MIDI Out / Thru

The SPD-SX PRO can communicate with compatible drum modules, synthesisers, sequencers and other MIDI equipment.

USB Computer

Connection: USB-B High-Speed

Supports:

• USB Audio

• USB MIDI

• SPD-SX PRO App connectivity

USB Audio

Native Sampling Rate: 48kHz
Supported Conversion Rates: 44.1kHz / 96kHz

USB Recording: 8 channels
USB Playback: 12 channels

USB Memory

Connection: USB-A High-Speed

Supports:

• Sample import

• Sample export

• Backup

• Restore

SPD-SX PRO App

The dedicated SPD-SX PRO App for Mac and Windows provides streamlined management of samples and kits from a computer.

It can be used to:

• Import samples

• Organise sounds

• Edit kits

• Manage sample libraries

• Configure detailed performance settings

Dimensions

Width: 360mm
Depth: 330.3mm
Height: 92.9mm

Weight

Approx. 3.0kg, excluding AC adaptor.

Power Requirements

Power Supply: DC 12V
Current Draw: 1,500mA

A compatible Roland AC adaptor is included.

FAQs

How many pads does the Roland SPD-SX PRO have?

It has nine built-in velocity-sensitive pads, consisting of six main playing pads and three shoulder pads across the top.

How much storage does the SPD-SX PRO have?

The SPD-SX PRO provides 32GB of internal storage, giving plenty of capacity for samples, backing tracks, click tracks and complete performance libraries.

How many sounds are included?

More than 1,550 factory samples and sounds are preloaded, covering drums, percussion, electronic sounds and material suitable for a wide range of live applications.

Can I load my own samples?

Yes. WAV, AIFF and MP3 files can be imported from compatible USB storage or managed through the SPD-SX PRO computer application.

Can I connect additional drum pads?

Yes. Four stereo trigger inputs allow up to eight individual external triggers to be connected when suitable Y-cables are used.

Can I add a hi-hat and kick pedal?

Yes. The SPD-SX PRO can be expanded with compatible hi-hat control, kick, snare and other pads to create a compact electronic or hybrid drum setup.

Can individual pads be sent to separate mixer channels?

Yes. In addition to the balanced stereo Master Outputs, there are four independently assignable balanced Direct Outputs, allowing sounds to be routed separately to a mixer or PA.

Does the SPD-SX PRO have built-in effects?

Yes. It offers extensive pad, kit and master processing, including four simultaneous Multi-Effects systems, transient processing, EQ, compression and 53 effect types.

Can the pad lights be customised?

Yes. The multi-colour horizontal and vertical LED indicators can be customised, making it easy to identify different pads and functions during live performances.

Can I use the SPD-SX PRO as a USB audio interface?

Yes. USB audio supports eight recording channels and 12 playback channels, in addition to USB MIDI connectivity.

Does it have a built-in click?

Yes. A configurable onboard click/metronome is included and can be routed according to the requirements of your live setup.

Can I arrange kits in set order?

Yes. There are 32 Set Lists with up to 32 steps each, allowing kits to be organised in the exact running order required for a performance.

Can I sample sounds directly into the SPD-SX PRO?

Yes. Audio can be recorded through the stereo Audio Input, and performances can also be resampled internally.

Can it play full backing tracks?

Yes. Its large internal memory and long-form audio support make the SPD-SX PRO suitable for triggering complete backing tracks as well as one-shot samples, loops and click tracks.

Is the SPD-SX PRO suitable for professional touring?

Yes. Its rugged design, extensive output routing, high-visibility controls, large sample capacity and flexible trigger expansion make it particularly well suited to professional live use.

Is a stand included?

No. A stand is not included. The Roland PDS-20 and PDS-10 are compatible optional pad stands available separately.

Is the power adaptor included?

Yes. A compatible Roland AC adaptor is included.

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