Roland Musical Instrument SPD S User Guide

Owner’s Manual  
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.  
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012c  
101b  
Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC  
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so  
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by  
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or  
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the  
“Information” page when:  
their location or position does not interfere with  
their proper ventilation.  
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102d  
Always grasp only the output plug or the body of  
the AC adaptor when plugging into, or  
unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.  
• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has  
been damaged; or  
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
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103b  
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been  
spilled onto the unit; or  
Any accumulation of dust between the AC adaptor  
and the power outlet can result in poor insulation  
and lead to fire. Periodically wipe away such dust  
with a dry cloth. Also, disconnect the power plug  
from the power outlet whenever the unit is to  
remain unused for an extended period of time.  
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise  
has become wet); or  
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or  
exhibits a marked change in performance.  
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013  
104  
In households with small children, an adult should  
provide supervision until the child is capable of  
following all the rules essential for the safe  
operation of the unit.  
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming  
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be  
placed so they are out of the reach of children.  
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106  
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Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on  
the unit.  
014  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
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107d  
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Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output  
plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or  
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.  
015  
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share  
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other  
devices. Be especially careful when using extension  
cords—the total power used by all devices you  
have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must  
never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for  
the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the  
insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually  
melt through.  
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108d modify  
If you need to move the instrument, take note of  
the precautions listed below. Make sure to have a  
firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the  
instrument from damage.  
• Check to make sure that the clamp such as an  
APC-33 that fixes the unit to the stand has not  
become loose. Fasten them again securely  
whenever you notice any loosening.  
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016  
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult  
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page.  
• Disconnect the power cord.  
• Disconnect all cords coming from external  
devices.  
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109b  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and  
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 20).  
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110b  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning  
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the  
outlet.  
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118  
Should you remove security screws, make sure to  
put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so  
there is no chance of them being swallowed  
accidentally.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
291a  
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT  
SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the  
following:  
Maintenance  
401a  
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth  
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To  
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,  
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the  
unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.  
Power Supply  
301 Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any  
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric  
motor or variable lighting system).  
402 Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any  
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or defor-  
mation.  
302 The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long  
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause  
for concern.  
Repairs and Data  
307 Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the  
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions  
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
452 Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s  
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.  
Important data should always be backed up on a Compact-  
Flash card, or written down on paper (when possible).  
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data.  
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to  
memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be  
possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no  
liability concerning such loss of data.  
Placement  
351 Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment  
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To  
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or  
move it farther away from the source of interference.  
352a  
This device may interfere with radio and television  
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such  
receivers.  
Additional Precautions  
551 Please be aware that the contents of memory can be  
352b  
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the  
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against  
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you  
periodically save a backup copy of important data you  
have stored in the unit’s memory on a CompactFlash card.  
Noise may be produced if wireless communications  
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of  
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi-  
ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience  
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices  
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch  
them off.  
552 Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents  
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory, a Compact-  
Flash card, or another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once  
it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability  
concerning such loss of data.  
354a  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near  
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed  
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.  
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.  
553 Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s  
355b  
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks  
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.  
When moved from one location to another where the  
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water  
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage  
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in  
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must  
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation  
has completely evaporated.  
554 Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
556 When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will  
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal  
elements.  
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558a  
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s  
708 CompactFlash cards are constructed using precision  
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use  
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about  
those around you (especially when it is late at night).  
components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular  
note to the following.  
• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity,  
be sure to discharge any static electricity from your  
own body before handling the cards.  
558d  
This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous  
sounds produced when it’s played. However, since sound  
vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a  
greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these  
sounds to become a nuisance to neighbors, especially when  
performing at night and when using headphones.  
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with  
the contact portion of the cards.  
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or  
vibration.  
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles,  
or other such locations (storage temperature: -25˚C–  
85˚C).  
559a  
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box  
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,  
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.  
• Do not allow cards to become wet.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.  
561 Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold  
separately). By connecting any other expression pedals,  
you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.  
Handling CD-ROMs  
801 Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside  
562 Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using  
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM  
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean  
using a commercially available CD cleaner.  
some other make of connection cable, please note the  
following precautions.  
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use  
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this  
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to  
be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-  
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-  
turer of the cable.  
Copyright  
851 Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public  
performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part,  
of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public  
performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third  
party is prohibited by law.  
Before Using Cards  
853 Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a  
copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsi-  
bility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of  
third-party copyrights arising through your use of this  
unit.  
Using DATA Cards  
704 Carefully insert the DATA card all the way in—until it is  
firmly in place.  
CompactFlash™  
705 Never touch the terminals of the DATA card. Also, avoid  
getting the terminals dirty.  
707 The SPD-S's memory card slot accepts CompactFlash  
memory cards. Microdrive storage media by IBM are not  
compatible.  
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Main Features......................................................................... 10  
Making a Performance ......................................................................................................24  
Sampling..............................................................................................................................25  
Advanced Use........................................29  
PAD EXCHANGE ..................................................................................................38  
PAD INIT (Pad Initialize)......................................................................................39  
PATCH COPY.........................................................................................................39  
PATCH EXCHANGE.............................................................................................39  
PATCH INIT (Patch Initialize)..............................................................................40  
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WAVE PITCH .........................................................................................................49  
Sampling Methods.............................................................................................................53  
Basic Resampling Operations...........................................................................................59  
Resampling in Wave Mode...................................................................................61  
Saving the Created Phrase as a New Wave (Phrase Resampling) ..................64  
FILE IMPORT..........................................................................................................69  
FILE EXPORT..........................................................................................................71  
BACKUP LOAD......................................................................................................72  
BACKUP SAVE.......................................................................................................73  
BACKUP DELETE..................................................................................................73  
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Setup Utilities Parameters ................................................................................................85  
BULK DUMP...........................................................................................................85  
INIT/DELETE.........................................................................................................87  
Effect List................................................................................ 92  
Effect Type List...................................................................................................................93  
Restoring Patches and Waves to the Factory Settings................................................117  
Certain Pads Don’t Sound...................................................................................125  
Mic Sound Is not Output/Is too Weak..............................................................126  
Can’t Record a Wave............................................................................................126  
A Sampled Sound Contains Much Noise or Distortion..................................126  
Problems with Internal Memory ...................................................................................127  
Data Was not Saved Correctly in Internal Memory ........................................127  
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Problems When Using a Foot Switch............................................................................128  
Effects Are Uncontrollable, or  
Problems When Playing an External MIDI Sound Module.......................................129  
with the EFFECTS CONTROL Knob or the Expression Pedal ......................129  
The SPD-S Receives No Exclusive Messages....................................................129  
The Screen Display Is So Faint or Dark That It Is Hard to Read. ..................129  
Audio Track List................................................................... 135  
Index...................................................................................... 137  
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Main Features  
A Sampler with Pads Perfect for Drummers and Percussionists  
The SPD-S offers nine playing surfaces: six pads with excellent responsiveness and feel, and three edge triggers that are easy to hit  
with the shoulder of a stick—all within a compact body that can easily be installed as part of a drum or percussion set.  
Easy operation for sampling (p. 25, p. 52)  
As a simple sampler freeing you from complicated operation, the SPD-S allows you to readily sample percussion sounds and  
phrases to use them in your performance.  
Preset sounds that can be used as soon as you unpack the unit (p. 133, p. 134)  
The SPD-S comes with preset sounds including percussion sounds, drum sounds, sound effects, and phrase loops.  
A wide array of sampling modes (p. 52, p. 58)  
STANDARD, and LONG. With a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz, it also supports stereo sampling. An approximate maximum of  
twelve minutes of sound can be stored in the internal memory (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.  
Producing Highly Expressive Sounds  
On the SPD-S, you can assign two waves to a single playing surface. The two waves can be switched using strike intensity or with  
foot switches.  
Thirty effect algorithms (p. 92) plus ambience effects (p. 76)  
The SPD-S includes 30 effect algorithms that process sampled sounds and ambience effects that produce natural sounds.  
In addition, the effect parameters can be controlled in real time with the control knob or separately sold expression pedals.  
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Main Features  
Readily Expandable  
Support for CompactFlash (p. 67)  
Using CompactFlash, the recordable time dramatically increases. The number of recordable sounds also increases to 500. The  
SPD-S supports import and export of WAV/AIFF files through CompactFlash cards.  
Connections with external pads, foot switches, etc. (p. 16, p. 20, p. 79, p. 80)  
The SPD-S is equipped with connectors for external pads and other accessories. These allow you to connect conventional pads,  
cymbals, kick triggers, acoustic drum triggers, etc. (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.  
Terms Used in This Manual  
Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ],” as in [PATCH].  
(p. **) indicates a reference page.  
Symbols and their meanings are as follows.  
These indicate cautionary notes. Be sure to read them.  
These are memos containing information regarding settings and functions. Read it as necessary.  
These are useful hints for operation. Read it as necessary.  
These point to reference information. Read it as necessary.  
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Setup Guide  
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Panel Descriptions  
1. PAD 1–3  
2. PAD  
4–9  
20. EXIT button  
21. PAGE buttons  
22. ENTER button  
6. Display  
5. PAD indicators  
4. VOLUME knob  
23. -/+ buttons  
3. EFFECTS CONTROL kbob  
10. WAVE button  
MARK button  
13. SAMPLE  
button  
12. START/STOP  
button  
14. RESAMPLE  
button  
7. PATCH button  
8. EFFECTS button  
AMBIENCE button  
17. EDIT button  
9. PHRASE  
MAKER button  
19. SHIFT button  
11. ALL SOUND  
OFF button  
18. FUNC button  
16. SETUP button  
CARD UTIL button  
15. CARD button  
SHUTDOWN button  
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Panel Descriptions  
12. START/STOP button  
Top Panel  
Phrase Maker function. In wave mode, press this button to  
reproduce the sound of the selected wave.  
1. PAD 1 to 3  
To play these pads, strike them using the shoulder of the  
stick.  
13. SAMPLE button  
To carry out sampling (p. 52), press this button so it is lit.  
2. PAD 4 to 9  
Strike these pads with a stick to play them.  
14. RESAMPLE button  
3. EFFECTS CONTROL knob  
Controls the effects in real time. (p. 92)  
15. CARD button/SHUTDOWN button  
Press this button so it is lit to use a memory card.  
unit down (p. 22, p. 23).  
4. VOLUME knob  
Controls the output volume from the OUTPUT jacks. The  
headphones volume can be controlled with the PHONES  
LEVEL knob (37).  
16. SETUP button/CARD UTIL button  
Press this button so it is lit to access the Setup Edit/Utilities  
(p. 74).  
5. Pad indicators  
Are lit when the sounds of their corresponding playing  
surfaces are produced. When lit or flashing, they indicate  
that the corresponding playing surfaces are selected during  
editing.  
(p. 67).  
17. EDIT button  
Indicator  
Playing surfaces  
Press this button so it is lit to access the Patch Edit/Utilities  
(p. 32, p. 33) or Wave Edit/Utilities (p. 43, p. 44).  
TRIG IN  
Playing surfaces connected to the TRIG IN  
(1/2) jack (30)  
FOOT SW  
PAD  
Playing surfaces connected to the FOOT  
SW (1/2) jack (29)  
Pads on the SPD-S  
18. FUNC button  
memory capacity (time) is indicated. Depending on each  
status, it produces different functions.  
Indicates patch names, wave names, parameter values, etc.  
19. SHIFT button  
Used in combination with other buttons (p. 90).  
7. PATCH button  
Press this button so it is lit to enter patch mode (p. 24,  
p. 30).  
20. EXIT button  
Returns to the screen at the previous layer.  
8. EFFECTS button/AMBIENCE button  
21. PAGE buttons  
Hold down [SHIFT] and press it to enable/disable the  
ambience effects (p. 76).  
Change the displayed item/parameter. Also used for  
moving the cursor in a screen where you need to supply a  
name.  
9. PHRASE MAKER button  
22. ENTER button  
To use the Phrase Maker function (p. 63), press this button  
Press this button when it is flashing to execute an  
operation.  
10. WAVE button/MARK button  
23. -/+ buttons  
Press this button so it is lit to enter wave mode (p. 41).  
Hold down [SHIFT] and press it to use the marking  
function (p. 48).  
Change the patch number, wave number, or parameter  
value.  
11. ALL SOUND OFF button  
Stop all the sounds being produced.  
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Panel Descriptions  
Rear Panel  
24. POWER switch  
25. AC adaptor jack  
28. SECURITY LOCK  
32. MIC/LINE switch  
33. INPUT jacks  
34. INPUT LEVEL knob  
37. PHONES LEVEL  
knob  
26. Cord Hook  
27. MIDI connectors  
31. EXP PEDAL jack  
30. TRIG IN (1/2) jack  
29. FOOT SW (1/2) jack  
36. PHONES jack  
35. OUTPUT jacks  
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Panel Descriptions  
24. POWER switch  
35. OUTPUT jacks  
Turns the unit on or off (p. 22).  
Outputs sound signals. To output in mono, connect to the  
L (MONO) jack (p. 20).  
25. AC adaptor jack  
36. PHONES jack  
Accepts connection of the supplied AC adaptor (p. 20).  
Accepts connection of stereo headphones (p. 20). Sound  
signals are output from the OUTPUT jacks even when  
headphones are connected.  
26. Cord hook  
Anchors the AC adaptor cord (p. 20).  
37. PHONES LEVEL knob  
27. MIDI connectors (OUT, IN)  
Controls the headphones volume. This knob is  
Connect MIDI devices.  
independent of the VOLUME knob (4).  
28. Security Slot (  
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http://www.kensington.com/  
29. FOOT SW (1/2) jack  
Connect a foot switch (DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U sold  
separately) or a hi-hat control pedal (FD-7 sold separately).  
The foot switch and the control pedal can be used for  
producing a sound or for changing a patch. To connect two  
foot switches (FS-5U sold separately), use a dedicated cable  
(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). By connecting any other expression pedals,  
you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.  
32. MIC/LINE switch  
Set this switch to MIC to connect a microphone to the  
INPUT jacks. (p. 25, p. 53)  
33. INPUT jacks  
Connect an audio device or a microphone for sampling  
(p. 20, p. 25, p. 53). To input a sound in mono, connect to  
the L (MONO) jack.  
34. INPUT LEVEL knob  
Controls the input level of the signal from the device  
connected to the INPUT jacks (p. 25, p. 26, p. 53, p. 54,  
p. 56).  
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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. Once the screws have been secured in place, the door to the memory card slot cannot be opened, thus preventing theft of  
the card.  
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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.  
Using a 4 mm wrench included with the all-purpose clamp (APC-33), remove the four screws from the SPD-S's bottom panel.  
Use these removed screws to attach the stand holder of the APC-33 to the bottom panel of the SPD-S.  
Do not use the screws included with the APC-33.  
When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both  
ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.  
When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.  
Make sure that the stand is installed in an appropriate place to ensure stability.  
Do not mount the SPD-S on any stand that is insufficiently robust.  
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Connecting External Devices  
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2
CD/MD Player,  
Casette Tape Recorder  
Roland  
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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.  
2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the AC Adaptor jack.  
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown on the previous page.  
3. Connect an audio system or an amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks. To use headphones, connect them to the  
PHONES jack.  
To sample (p. 25, p. 52), connect an input device (like a CD player or a microphone) to the INPUT jacks.  
4. Insert the plug of the AC adaptor into a power outlet.  
Q: The volume level of the instrument connected to INPUT jacks is too low.  
A: Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?  
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.  
Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:  
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).  
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.  
3. Lowering volume levels.  
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Turning On/Off the Power  
Turning On the Power  
Once the connections have been completed (p. 20), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong  
order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.  
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1. Turn the VOLUME knob completely to the left to lower the volume to the minimum level.  
2. Turn down the volume control on the connected amp or audio system.  
3. Press the POWER button to turn on the power to the SPD-S.  
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.  
If you hit a pad when powering the unit on, the SPD-S produces poor responses to weak strikes.  
4. Turn on the power to the connected amp or audio system.  
5. Strike pads, and while listening to the sound, gradually bring up the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume  
level.  
Also raise the volume level of the connected amp or audio system to the appropriate level.  
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.  
1. Select patch mode or wave mode.  
Press [PATCH] to select patch mode, or press [WAVE] to select wave mode.  
2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CARD] for about two seconds to start the shutdown operation.  
While the shutdown operation is in progress, a “shutdown..” indication is displayed. A “shutdown.. OK!” indication appears  
when the shutdown operation is complete. Then you can turn off the power safely.  
After a “shutdown.. OK!” indication appears, press [PATCH] to return to patch mode, or press [WAVE] to return to wave mode.  
3. Turn down the volume level of the SPD-S and the external devices connected to the SPD-S.  
4. Turn off the power to the external devices.  
5. Press the POWER button to turn off the power to the SPD-S.  
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Inserting/Removing a Memory Card  
(CompactFlash)  
Inserting a Memory Card  
1. Open the card slot cover on the left side of the SPD-S, and insert a memory card.  
A memory card can be inserted when either SPD-S’s power is on or off.  
Carefully insert the CompactFlash all the way in-until it is firmly in place.  
Removing a Memory Card after the Shutdown Operation  
While the SPD-S’s power is on, make sure to take the shutdown operation before removing a memory card (CompactFlash). Removing it before  
the shutdown operation is finished may corrupt the data in the internal memory or the memory card.  
1. Select patch mode or wave mode.  
Press [PATCH] to select patch mode, or press [WAVE] to select wave mode.  
2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CARD] for about two seconds to start the shutdown operation.  
While the shutdown operation is in progress, a “shutdown..” indication is displayed. A “shutdown.. OK!” indication appears  
when the shutdown operation is complete. Then you can remove the memory card safely.  
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.  
3. Open the card slot cover and push an eject button beside the card slot. Then, pull out the card with your  
fingers.  
After removing the memory card, SPD-S returns to patch mode or wave mode.  
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Quick Start  
Making a Performance  
Take the following steps:  
1
Follow the steps explained on p. 20 to connect external devices to the  
SPD-S.  
2
Follow the steps in “Turning On the Power” (p. 22) to power the SPD-S  
on.  
3
Press [PATCH] so it is lit. The SPD-S enters patch mode.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the patch number in steps of  
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the patch number  
changes quickly.  
4
To select a patch, press [-]/[+] to change the patch number.  
5
Hit the nine pads on the SPD-S with your sticks to play something.  
The pad indicators of pads you hit will light.  
Hit pads 1 to 3 using the shoulder portion of the sticks.  
To enable the effects, press [EFFECTS] so it is lit. To disable the effects, press  
[EFFECTS] so it is unlit.  
To control the effects, turn the EFFECTS CONTROL knob to the left or right. Turning  
the knob to the right increases the difference. This operation is active while  
[EFFECTS] is lit.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [EXIT], the changes  
you’ve made with the knob are  
cancelled.  
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If you press [ALL SOUND OFF], all sounds being produced are stopped.  
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After your performance, follow the steps in “Turning Off the Power  
after the Shutdown Operation” (p. 22) to power the SPD-S off.  
Sampling  
The SPD-S allows you to load (sample) your favorite sounds, then play them.  
The following guides you through the process of connecting a CD player,  
sampling a sound from the accompanying CD, and playing it back.  
Unauthorized recording (sampling) of any audio work made by any third parties is prohibited by law, unless it  
is limited to special circumstances, such as private, personal enjoyment. 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.  
Before Sampling  
Take the following steps before sampling:  
1
Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel to MIN.  
2
Connect a CD player to the INPUT jacks on the rear panel.  
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.  
3
Set the MIC/LINE switch on the rear panel to LINE.  
4
Power up the CD player.  
5
Follow the steps in “Turning On the Power” (p. 22) to power the SPD-S  
on.  
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Quick Start  
Sampling  
1
Press [PATCH] so you are in patch mode.  
fig.PatchButton  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the patch number in steps of  
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the patch number  
changes quickly.  
2
Press [-]/[+] to select the patch that name is “New Patch.”  
3
Press [SAMPLE].  
fig.SampleButton  
4
The screen displays “select dest pad.” Try to sample a sound onto  
PAD 4 in this tutorial. So, hit the playing surface of the PAD 4. If you  
need to select a pad again, press [EXIT] to return to patch mode.  
fig.SelectDestPad.eps  
5
A “Stby” (Standby) message is displayed and the indicator of PAD 4  
lights. Play back the connected CD player and control the input level.  
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  
Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel with your eye on the level  
meter to maximize the input level within the range in which the excess level  
indication remains unlit.  
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Press [START/STOP] to start sampling.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while sampling is in progress.  
A “Wait..” message appears and the SPD-S enters the standby state. Start  
playback of the CD player, then sampling begins automatically. A “Rec”  
message is displayed while sampling is in progress.  
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8
Press [START/STOP] to finish sampling.  
A “write?” message is displayed. Assign a name to the wave. Press the  
PAGE buttons to move the cursor under the name and press [-]/[+] to  
change the character at the cursor position. When the name is  
complete, press [ENTER] to save it.  
If you press [START/STOP] or  
hit a relevant playing surface,  
you can check the sampled  
sound.  
A “now writing..” message appears; it shows that a wave is being saved.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while saving a wave.  
If you do not want to save the wave, press [EXIT], and you will return to the ‘Stby”  
(Standby) screen in Step 5.  
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playing surface of PAD 4, you can check the sampled sound.  
10  
Turn off the power to the SPD-S according to the steps of “Turning Off  
the Power after the Shutdown Operation” (p. 22).  
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Chapter 1 Making a Performance/  
Creating a Patch  
The patch mode is for giving a performance. A patch is a combination of  
sounds assigned to different playing surfaces and effect settings. The internal  
memory can store 128 patches. No patch can be stored on any memory card.  
fig.gainen  
128  
003  
002  
001  
Patch 001  
PAD 1  
WAVE A  
WAVE B  
PAD CONTROL  
PAD 9  
WAVE A  
WAVE A  
WAVE B  
PATCH  
COMMON  
PAD CONTROL  
TRIG IN 1  
WAVE B  
WAVE B  
EFFECTS  
PAD CONTROL  
TRIG IN 2  
WAVE A  
PAD CONTROL  
FOOT SW 1  
FOOT SW 2  
WAVE A  
PAD CONTROL  
WAVE A  
PAD CONTROL  
Patch Mode  
To enter patch mode, press [PATCH] so it is lit.  
Selecting a patch  
Press [-]/[+] to change the patch number.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [-]/[+], you can change the patch number in steps of 10. If  
you hold down [+] and press [-], or hold down [-] and press [+], the patch number changes  
quickly.  
Making sure of the memory card (CompactFlash)  
If you press [CARD] while it is  
flashing, its light goes out  
temporarily.  
When the selected patch uses a wave stored on a card, [CARD] flashes  
without the CompactFlash card inserted in the card slot of the SPD-S. In this  
case, the wave sound is not reproduced.  
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Locking the buttons  
You can lock (disable) the buttons so that a performance cannot be  
interrupted if a button like [SAMPLE] is pressed by mistake while the  
performance is in progress. Keep pressing [FUNC] for a while to lock the  
buttons; “lock” will be displayed in the screen. Keep pressing [FUNC] for a  
while again to unlock the buttons; “unlock” will be displayed.  
If you press a locked button, a  
“lock!” indication appears.  
Enabling/disabling ambience  
For details on ambience, see p.  
76.  
To turn ambience ON, hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECTS], so that  
Ambience ON” appears in the display.  
To turn ambience OFF, hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECTS], so that  
Ambience OFF” appears in the display.  
Ambience cannot be individually enabled or disabled for different patches.  
Enabling/disabling effects  
For details on effects, see p. 92.  
To enable effects, press [EFFECTS] so it is lit.  
To disable effects, press [EFFECTS] so it is not lighted.  
Controlling effects  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [EXIT], changes made to  
patch effects are cancelled.  
While hitting playing surfaces for a performance, turn the EFFECTS  
CONTROL knob, depress the expression pedal or control the strength of your  
strikes to make change to effects.  
Controlling effects are valid  
when [EFFECTS] is lit.  
Stopping all sounds produced (ALL SOUND OFF)  
Press [ALL SOUND OFF] to stop all sounds being produced.  
For example, if Trigger (in WAVE SETUP in Wave Edit -> p. 46) is set to  
SHOT for a long wave, sound reproduction is unstoppable midstream. In this  
case, you can stop the sound by pressing [ALL SOUND OFF].  
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. 58) is set to FINE has two voices. A wave in STEREO and in  
If you try to reproduce more than eight voices, the wave of the pad that was  
hit earlier is stopped to give preference to reproducing the wave of the pad  
that was struck later. In this case, reproduction of a wave for which Type (p.  
45) is set to SINGLE is discontinued earlier than a PHRASE-type wave.  
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Basic Operations for Patch Edit  
This section describes the steps for setting a patch. Patch settings are made  
using Patch Edit.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the patch number in steps of  
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the patch number  
changes quickly.  
1
Press [PATCH] so you are in patch mode.  
2
Press [-]/[+] to select a patch.  
3
Press [EDIT] to go into Patch Edit.  
[EDIT] lights at this time.  
4
If there are any selectable  
items, PAGE buttons ([<], [>]  
or both) are lit.  
WAVE A -> p. 34  
WAVE B -> p. 34  
PAD CONTROL -> p. 36  
EFFECTS -> p. 37  
When it is necessary to press  
[ENTER], it is flashing.  
PATCH COMMON -> p. 37  
Listed below are patch utilities. See p. 33.  
• PAD COPY  
• PAD EXCHANGE  
• PAD INIT (Pad Initialize)  
• PATCH COPY  
• PATCH EXCHANGE  
• PATCH INIT (Patch Initialize)  
5
Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter for the item.  
While editing you can also  
choose among pads/sounds  
by pressing a PAGE button  
while holding down [SHIFT].  
To change the individual settings for different playing surfaces, hit a playing  
surface (such as a pad on the SPD-S, an external pad, or a foot switch) for  
which the settings are to be changed to select it. A flashing pad indicator  
indicates that the corresponding playing surface is selected.  
6
While hitting the playing surface for monitoring the sound, press [-]/[+]  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [FUNC], the parameter is  
reset to its initial value.  
to change the parameter value.  
7
Press [EXIT] and then repeat Steps 4 to 6 to continue Patch Edit  
operations. Press [PATCH] to finish Patch Edit.  
The SPD-S saves the settings (with “now writing..” indicated) and then  
returns to the patch mode.  
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Patch Utilities  
When changing any item on the following patch utilities, see their respective  
reference pages.  
reference pages.  
Steps 1 to 4 in “Basic  
Operations for Patch Edit” are  
identical to the steps for  
operation of patch utilities.  
PAD COPY -> p. 38  
PAD EXCHANGE -> p. 38  
PAD INIT (Pad Initialize) -> p. 39  
PATCH COPY -> p. 39  
PATCH EXCHANGE -> p. 39  
PATCH INIT (Patch Initialize) -> p. 40  
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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. This is for configuring wave A.  
Hit the pad or press the PAGE buttons while holding down [SHIFT] to choose what you are editing. Pad indicators light up to  
indicate what pad/trigger you are working on.  
Setting up: Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
A
(Wave)  
Value  
Descriptions  
I000 (OFF),  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
Specify the wave number (sound) assigned to the wave A position.  
I000 (OFF): Selected when you want no sound to be produced  
I001–399: Internal memory  
C001–500: Memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory or of the  
memory card.  
A Level  
A Pan  
0–127  
L15–CENTER–R15,  
RANDOM  
Set the volume of wave A.  
Set the pan position (left-right balance) of wave A. If set to RANDOM, the pan position  
varies each time the sound is reproduced.  
If you change the value in Level or Pan during sound production, the sound is stopped.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [ENTER], the parameter is copied to all other pads/triggers.  
WAVE B  
Select a wave to be assigned to a pad (Press EDIT). This is for configuring wave B.  
Hit the pad or press the PAGE buttons while holding down [SHIFT] to choose what you are editing. Pad indicators light up to  
indicate what pad/trigger you are working on.  
Wave B can NOT be assigned to any foot switch.  
Setting up: Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Wave SW  
Value  
OFF,  
Descriptions  
Determines HOW waves A and B will sound.  
(Wave Switch)  
VELO,  
FOOTSW  
OFF: Wave B is not triggered.  
VELO: The sound to be reproduced, either wave A or B, is determined by the velocity (strike  
force). The threshold level is specified with VeloSWPoint, below.  
FOOTSW: You can use a foot switch to change between wave A and wave B. When you press  
the switch, wave B is triggered. Otherwise, wave A is reproduced. (FOOT SW in  
CONTROL SW in SETUP must be set to WAVE SW. -> p. 79)  
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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  
B
(Wave)  
Value  
Descriptions  
I000 (OFF),  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
Specify the wave number assigned to wave B.  
I000 (OFF): Selected when you want no sound to be produced  
I001–399: Internal memory  
C001–500: Memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory or of the  
memory card.  
B Level  
B Pan  
0–127  
L15–CENTER–R15,  
RANDOM  
Set the volume of wave B.  
Set the pan position (left-right balance) of wave B. If set to RANDOM, the pan position  
varies each time the sound is reproduced.  
If you change the value in Level or Pan during sound production, the sound is stopped.  
If you press [FUNC] while editing the three parameters above, the screen is switched between the wave A and B screens.  
When Wave SW is set to VELO, set the following parameter as well.  
Parameter  
VeloSWPoint  
(Velocity  
Value  
2–127  
Descriptions  
Set the threshold level. When the velocity is equivalent to or above this value, wave B is reproduced.  
* The velocity here refers to the value of the strike force expressed on a scale of 1 to 127.  
Switch Point)  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [ENTER], the parameter is copied to all other pads/triggers.  
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PAD CONTROL  
Configures pad/trigger parameters.  
Configurations can be set for individual pads/triggers. Hold down [SHIFT] and press the PAGE buttons or hit a pad/trigger to  
change the pad/trigger. A flashing pad indicator shows that the corresponding pad/trigger is selected.  
Set the following parameters. Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change values.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Dynamics  
OFF, ON  
Set it to ON to change the volume according to playing velocity. When it is set to OFF, the  
sound is produced at a constant volume.  
Effects SW  
(Effects  
Switch)  
OFF, ON,  
VELO  
LO, effect parameters (those specified in VELO in individual effect types) are controlled by  
the strike intensity.  
* The pad indicators will light when this parameter is set to ON or VELO.  
The start or attack of the sound is reduced when the pad/trigger is hit softly and increases  
with playing velocity. It is suitable for sounds like percussion.  
* If the start point (p. 47) is not adequately defined for a wave, no satisfactory effect is pro-  
duced.  
the sounds cancel out one another, and only the sound from the pad/trigger that’s struck  
last is reproduced.  
DynamicAtck  
(Dynamic At-  
tack)  
OFF, 1–3  
OFF, 1–9  
Mute Group  
* The lit pad indicators show that their corresponding pads/triggers belong to the same  
mute group.  
Tempo Sync  
OFF, ON  
When it is set to ON, the tempo of the sound assigned to the pad is synchronized with the  
sync tempo of the patch (See Sync Tempo in PATCH COMMON -> p. 37).  
* The pad indicator is lit when this parameter is set to ON for the corresponding pad/trig-  
ger.  
* If you hold down [FUNC] and press [-]/[+], you can change Sync Tempo (in PATCH  
COMMON -> p. 37).  
Note#  
OFF,  
0(C-)–127(G9)  
Determines the note number assigned to each pad, which will be transmitted from the MIDI  
OUT connector. See the table below for initial values.  
* When it is set to OFF, no note message is sent or received via MIDI.  
* 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.  
Gate Time  
0.1 s–8.0 s  
Allows you to determine the length (gate time) of the notes that will be transmitted from the  
MIDI OUT connector, on an individual pad basis. The value can be changed in steps of 0.1  
second.  
Volume variation cannot be activated with a foot switch.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [ENTER], the parameter is copied to all other pads/triggers.  
Initial values of Note#  
Number  
Playing Surface  
Initial Value  
60 (C4)  
61 (C#4)  
62 (D4)  
63 (D#4)  
64 (E4)  
Number  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
Playing Surface  
PAD 8  
PAD 9  
TRIG IN 1  
TRIG IN 2  
FOOT SW 1  
Initial Value  
67 (G4)  
68 (G#4)  
69 (A4)  
70 (A#4)  
71 (B4)  
1
2
3
4
5
PAD 1  
PAD 2  
PAD 3  
PAD 4  
PAD 5  
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Number  
6
7
Playing Surface  
PAD 6  
PAD 7  
Initial Value  
65(F4)  
66(F#4)  
Number  
13  
Playing Surface  
FOOT SW 2  
Initial Value  
72 (C5)  
Notes on Tempo Sync  
2. Tempo is not within the range from 20 to 260 although Type is PHRASE.  
In this event, "---" is indicated for Tempo on the screens on Beat (in WAVE SETUP in Wave Edit -> p. 46) and on Meas (in  
WAVE SETUP in Wave Edit -> p. 46).  
3. Reverse (in WAVE SETUP in Wave Edit -> p. 46) is set to ON.  
The wave tempo is variable within the range from 50% to 130%. If Sync Tempo (in PATCH COMMON -> p. 37) exceeds this  
range, the wave tempo is doubled or halved so that it can stay within the range.  
When Tempo Sync is applied, there may be some outstanding noise.  
EFFECTS  
How to set up the EFFECTS.  
Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
For details on parameters of effects, see “Effect List” (p. 92).  
PATCH COMMON  
Set the parameters common to the whole patch.  
Set the following parameters. Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Sync Tempo  
Set the sync tempo. When tempo sync is on (with Tempo Sync in PAD CONTROL set to ON ->  
p. 36), the tempo of the waves assigned to the pads is synchronized with this tempo.  
ing pad/trigger.  
=20–260  
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and hit a pad, the value of Tempo Sync in PAD CONTROL is  
switched (between ON and OFF).  
* For notes on Tempo Sync, see the top of the page.  
* You can also define the tempo by controlling the intervals at which you hit a pad or depress  
a foot switch. (Tap Tempo: Ctrl SW in CONTROL SW in Setup Edit -> p. 79)  
Specify the volume of the patch.  
Give a name to the patch. A name can have a maximum of eight characters. Press PAGE buttons  
to move the cursor below the name and press [-]/[+] to change the character at the cursor.  
* If you hold down [+] and press [-], or hold down [-] and press [+], the character changes  
quickly.  
Patch Level  
Name  
0–127  
Patch name  
* Hold down [SHIFT] and press [>] to insert a character, or hold down [SHIFT] and press [<]  
to delete a character.  
* Press [FUNC] to switch a letter between uppercase and lowercase.  
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [+], the character is changed in the order of “A”, “a”,  
“0,” “!” and a space character. If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [-], the character is  
changed in the reverse order.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value (except on the “Name” screen).  
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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.  
Parameter  
Src  
(Source)  
Value  
PAD 1–9,  
TRIG IN 1–2,  
FOOT SW 1–2  
Descriptions  
Hit a pad to choose the copy source. Or, you can press [-]/[+] to select it.  
* You can check which pad is specified by noticing which pad indicator is flashing, or  
by viewing the display.  
* Hold down [FUNC] and press [-]/[+] to change the patch to be copied from.  
Hit a pad to choose the copy destination. Or, you can press [-]/[+] to select it.  
* You can check which pad is specified by noticing which pad indicator is flashing, or  
by viewing the display.  
Dst  
(Destina-  
tion)  
PAD 1–9,  
TRIG IN 1–2,  
FOOT SW 1–2  
* Hold down [FUNC] and press [-]/[+] to change the patch to be copied to.  
2. Press [>] to display “copy pad, sure?” Press [ENTER] to execute the copying, or press [<] to return to  
Step 1.  
While copying is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Upon completion of the procedure, “complete!” is displayed,  
and you’re returned to the Patch mode.  
*MIDI note number and gate time parameters are not copied.  
PAD EXCHANGE  
This exchanges all parameters between one pad/trigger and another.  
1. Set the following parameters.  
Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Src  
(Source)  
Value  
PAD 1–9,  
TRIG IN 1–2,  
FOOT SW 1–2  
Descriptions  
Hit a pad to choose the exchange source. Or, press [-]/[+] to change it.  
* You can check which pad is specified by noticing which pad indicator is flashing, or  
by viewing the display.  
* Hold down [FUNC] and press [-]/[+] to change the patch to be exchanged from.  
Hit a pad to choose the exchange destination. Or, press [-]/[+] to change it.  
* You can check which pad is specified by noticing which pad indicator is flashing, or  
by viewing the display.  
Dst  
(Destina-  
tion)  
PAD 1–9,  
TRIG IN 1–2,  
FOOT SW 1–2  
* Hold down [FUNC] and press [-]/[+] to change the patch at the destination of the ex-  
change.  
2. Press [>] to display “exchg pad, sure?” Press [ENTER] to execute the exchange, or press [<] to return to  
Step 1.  
While exchanging is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Upon completion of the procedure, “complete!” is  
displayed, and you’re returned to the Patch mode.  
*MIDI note number and gate time parameters are not exchanged.  
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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  
Init  
(Initialize)  
Value  
PAD 1–9,  
TRIG IN 1–2,  
FOOT SW 1–2  
Descriptions  
Hit a pad/trigger the one to be initialized. Or, press [-]/[+] to change it.  
* You can check which pad is specified by noticing which pad indicator is flashing, or  
by viewing the display.  
2. Press [>] to display “init pad, sure?” Press [ENTER] to initialize the parameters for the playing surface,  
or press [<] to return to Step 1.  
While initializing is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Upon completion of the procedure, “complete!” is  
displayed, and you’re returned to the Patch mode.  
PATCH COPY  
Copy a patch to another.  
1. Set the following parameters.  
Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Src (Source)  
Dst (Destination)  
Value  
1–128  
1–128  
Descriptions  
Specify the copy-source patch number.  
Specify the copy-destination patch number.  
2. Press [>] to display “copy patch, sure?” Press [ENTER] to copy the patch, or press [<] to return to Step  
1.  
While copying is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Upon completion of the procedure, “complete!” is displayed,  
and you’re returned to the Patch mode.  
PATCH EXCHANGE  
Exchanges a patch with another. (Helpful for putting your patches in the desired order.)  
1. Set the following parameters.  
Press PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Src (Source)  
Dst (Destination)  
Value  
1–128  
1–128  
Descriptions  
Specify the patch number that is to be the first partner in the exchange.  
Specify the patch number that is to be the second partner in the exchange.  
2. Press [>] to display “excg patch, sure?” Press [ENTER] to execute the exchange, or press [<] to return  
to Step 1.  
While exchanging is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Upon completion of the procedure, “complete!” is  
displayed, and you’re returned to the Patch mode.  
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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.  
While initializing is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Upon completion of the procedure, “complete!” is  
displayed, and you’re returned to the Patch mode.  
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Chapter 2 Wave Editing  
Wave  
A wave is a combination of a "sound material" created by sampling a sound  
of musical instruments, a voice or a performance and the settings at sound  
reproduction. 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.  
Wave Mode  
To enter wave mode, press [WAVE] so it is lit.  
Wave mode screen  
fig.wavemode.eps  
If "I000 OFF" is selected, no  
sound is produced. This wave  
is designed so it can be  
assigned in patch mode to  
playing surfaces that you want  
to remain silent.  
Icon  
I
C
Description  
A wave stored in internal memory  
A wave stored on the memory card  
Icon  
A new (empty) wave  
A non-empty wave  
A wave of which Mode (p. 58)  
is STEREO or Grade (p. 58) is  
FINE has two voices. A wave  
in STEREO and in the FINE  
grade has four voices.  
Mode (p. 58)  
No icon  
Grade (p. 58)  
MONO  
LONG  
STEREO  
STANDARD  
FINE  
Selecting a wave  
Press [-]/[+] to change the wave number.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [-]/[+], you can change the wave number in steps of 10. If  
you hold down [+] and press [-], or hold down [-] and press [+], the wave number changes  
quickly.  
Checking the wave tempo and the wave length (time)  
If you press [START/STOP] or  
hit the playing surface, the  
wave currently selected is  
played back. By pressing [ALL  
SOUND OFF], you can stop all  
sounds from being  
The tempo and the length (time) of a wave are displayed if you continue  
pressing [FUNC]. The tempo is shown in the format of “ = value” (or “---”  
when no value is set) and the length in minutes (m) and seconds (s).  
fig.WaveFunc.eps  
reproduced.  
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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.  
Enabling/disabling ambience  
To turn ambience ON, hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECTS], so that  
Ambience ON” appears in the display.  
For details on ambience, see p.  
76.  
To turn ambience OFF, hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECTS], so that  
Ambience OFF” appears in the display.  
Ambience cannot be individually enabled or disabled for different patches.  
Effects are unavailable in wave mode. [EFFECTS] is unlit.  
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Chapter 2 Wave Editing  
Basic Operations for Wave Edit  
This section describes the steps for setting wave parameters. Wave settings  
are made using Wave Edit.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the wave number in steps of  
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the wave number  
changes quickly.  
1
Press [WAVE] so you are in wave mode.  
2
Press [-]/[+] to select a wave.  
3
If you have selected  
Press [EDIT] to go into Wave Edit.  
I000 OFF” in Step 2 by  
mistake, “cannot execute!” is  
displayed and you cannot go  
into Wave Edit.  
[EDIT] lights at this time.  
4
When there are any selectable  
items, PAGE buttons ([<], [>],  
or both) are lit.  
below, and then press [ENTER].  
To select another item after pressing [ENTER], press [EXIT].  
For details on each item, see its reference page.  
WAVE SETUP -> p. 45  
START/END POINT -> p. 47  
When it is necessary to press  
[ENTER], it is flashing.  
Listed below are wave utilities. See p. 44.  
• WAVE TRUNCATE  
• WAVE PITCH  
• WAVE CHOP  
• WAVE COPY  
• WAVE DELETE  
If you have selected an a new  
(empty) wave in Step 2, no  
items other than WAVE COPY  
and WAVE INFO are  
indicated.  
• WAVE INFO (Wave Information)  
5
Press PAGE buttons to choose the parameter of an item.  
6
While pressing [START/STOP] or hitting a pad to monitor the sound,  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [FUNC], the parameter is  
reset to its initial value.  
press [-]/[+] to change the parameter value.  
7
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.  
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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.  
Steps 1 through 4 of “Basic  
Operations for Wave Edit” are  
identical to those carried out  
for wave utilities.  
WAVE TRUNCATE -> p. 49  
WAVE PITCH -> p. 49  
WAVE CHOP -> p. 50  
WAVE COPY -> p. 51  
WAVE DELETE -> p. 51  
WAVE INFO (Wave Information) -> p. 51  
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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,  
PHRASE  
Specify the wave type.  
SINGLE: For single sounds, mainly short percussion sounds.  
PHRASE: Produced as a phrase-for loops. The wave tempo can be synchronized with effects. (See  
Patch mode.)  
* When you change the Type value during sound production, the sound is stopped.  
When you change the value of Type, the following parameters are also set automatically. (They can be individually changed  
afterwards.)  
Parameter  
Assign  
Loop  
SINGLE  
POLY  
OFF  
PHRASE  
MONO  
ON  
Reverse  
Trigger  
OFF  
SHOT  
OFF  
ALTERNATE  
Priority of sound elimination when there are insufficient voices (lack of polyphony) available:  
When more than eight voices are requested, SINGLE waves drop out earlier than PHRASE waves.  
In general, percussion sounds should be set to SINGLE. However, with longer sounds, such as cymbals, which may get cut off  
while they are still sounding, please try the following settings so the disruption in the sound is not as obvious: Type = PHRASE,  
Assign = POLY, Loop = OFF, and Trigger = SHOT.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
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Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Assign  
POLY,  
MONO  
Select whether to produce a polyphonic sound or a monophonic sound.  
POLY: With repeated hits, the newly triggered sounds overlap the previous ones.  
MONO: With repeated hits, each newly triggered sound replaces the previous one.  
Enable or disable loop (continuous) playback of the wave.  
Enable or disable reversed playback of the wave.  
Define the playback mode when hitting the pad/trigger.  
Loop  
Reverse  
Trigger  
OFF, ON  
OFF, ON  
SHOT,  
ALTERNATE,  
GATE  
SHOT: Sounds each time you hit the pad.  
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. 36) under PAD CONTROL in Patch Edit.  
Give a name to the wave. A wave name can have a maximum of eight characters. Press the  
PAGE buttons to move the cursor below the name character and press [-]/[+] to change them.  
* If you hold down [+] and press [-], or hold down [-] and press [+], the character changes  
quickly.  
Name  
Wave name  
* Hold down [SHIFT] and press [>] to insert a character, or hold down [SHIFT] and press  
[<] to delete a character.  
* Press [FUNC] to switch a letter between uppercase and lowercase.  
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [+], the character is changed in the order of “A,” “a,”  
“0,” “!” and a space character. If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [-], the character is  
changed in the reverse order.  
When you change the value in Reverse or Trigger during sound production, the sound is stopped.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value (except in the “Name” screen).  
When Type is set to PHRASE, set the following parameters.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Beat  
1–13  
Define the beat (time signature) of the wave. Tempo is also displayed.  
* If you change Beat, Tempo is automatically recalculated. For example, if you double the Beat value,  
Tempo is also doubled.  
* If you specify any Beat value that prevents the Tempo value from being within a range from 20 to  
260 BPMs, a “---” indication appears for Tempo. In this case, neither wave synchronization nor ef-  
fect synchronization is available in the patch mode for the wave.  
Define the number of measures in the wave. Tempo is also displayed.  
* If you change Meas, Tempo is automatically recalculated. For example, if you double the Meas val-  
ue, Tempo is also doubled.  
Meas  
(Measure)  
1–999  
* If you specify any Meas value that prevents the Tempo value from being within the range from 20  
to 260, a “---” indication appears for Tempo. In this case, neither wave synchronization nor effect  
synchronization is available in the patch mode for the wave.  
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Chapter 2 Wave Editing  
START/END POINT  
Define the start point and an end point of a wave.  
Set the following parameters. Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Start  
Fromthetop(0)  
to just before  
the end of the  
wave  
Fix the start point (where the sound begins) of the wave.  
* If you specify any point other than the top (0), [MARK] lights.  
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the value is reset to the top (0) of the wave.  
End  
From just after  
Start to the end  
of the wave  
Specify the end point where you want the sound to end or looped back from (if Loop is set to  
ON) of the wave.  
* If you specify any point other than the end, [MARK] is lit.  
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the value is reset to the end of the wave.  
If you press [FUNC] on this screen, the SPD-S goes to the automatic calculation of the end  
point.  
Automatic calculation of the end point  
When you want to extract part of a wave, specify the tempo, the beat and the number of measures after defining the start point to  
precisely fix an end point.  
1. Press [FUNC] on the End screen discussed above to display “calc end point?” Then press [ENTER] to  
go to the Tempo screen in Step 2.  
2. Set the following parameters. Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to  
change the value.  
determined from them.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Tempo  
20–260  
Specify the tempo of the wave.  
* You can also define the tempo by controlling the intervals at which you hit a pad or depress  
a foot switch. (Tap Tempo: Ctrl SW in CONTROL SW in Setup Edit -> p. 79)  
Specify the beat of the wave.  
Beat  
1–13  
Measure  
1–999  
Specify the number of measures in the wave.  
* You cannot make any settings that produce a calculation result in which the end point exceeds  
the duration of the wave. If you try that, then "---" is displayed for the value, Set the Tempo,  
Beat and Measures values again to be sure the end point is within the wave duration.  
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.  
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Chapter 2 Wave Editing  
Changing the end point alone  
1. Before triggering a sound, hold down [SHIFT]  
and press [WAVE].  
You can set the start and end points by the timing of your  
button operation while a wave is being played back. Take the  
following steps on the wave mode screen, the Start screen or  
the End screen (p. 47).  
[MARK] starts flashing and the Start screen is displayed.  
2. Press [START/STOP] to play back the wave.  
3. At the point that you want to designate as the  
end point, hold down [SHIFT] and press  
[WAVE].  
Changing both the start and the end  
points  
1. Press [START/STOP] to play back a wave.  
[MARK] lights steadily and the End screen is displayed.  
The setting procedure is complete.  
2. At the point that you want to designate as the  
start point, hold down [SHIFT] and press  
[WAVE].  
* If you fail to achieve the settings you want, hold down [SHIFT]  
and press [WAVE] for a moment. After [MARK] is  
extinguished, follow steps 1 to 3 again.  
[MARK] starts flashing and the Start screen is displayed.  
3. At the point that you want to designate as the  
end point, hold down [SHIFT] and press  
[WAVE].  
4. Press [WAVE] to return to the wave mode.  
A “now writing …” indication appears and the setting is  
saved.  
[MARK] lights steadily and the End screen is displayed.  
The setting procedure is complete.  
Canceling a mark  
1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [WAVE] for a  
* If you fail to achieve the settings you want, hold down [SHIFT]  
and press [WAVE] for a moment. After [MARK] is  
extinguished, follow steps 1 to 3 again.  
moment so [MARK] is extinguished.  
The Start screen appears.  
4. Press [WAVE] to return to the wave mode.  
The start point is reset to the top of the wave and the end  
point to the end of it.  
A “now writing …” indication appears and the settings  
are saved.  
2. Press [WAVE] to return to the wave mode.  
A “now writing …” indication appears and the setting is  
saved.  
Changing the start point alone  
1. Press [START/STOP] to play back a wave.  
2. At the point that you want to designate as the  
start point, hold down [SHIFT] and press  
[WAVE].  
[MARK] starts flashing and the Start screen is displayed.  
3. Press [START/STOP] to stop playing back the  
wave.  
[MARK] lights steadily. The setting procedure is  
complete.  
* If you fail to achieve the settings you want, hold down [SHIFT]  
and press [WAVE] for a moment. After [MARK] is  
extinguished, follow steps 1 to 3 again.  
4. Press [WAVE] to return to the wave mode.  
A “now writing …” indication appears and the setting is  
saved.  
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Wave Utilities Parameters  
WAVE TRUNCATE  
This preserves the wave between the start and end points specified in START/END POINT in Wave Edit, and deletes the rest  
permanently (conserving memory).  
After executing the truncation, the wave cannot be restored to its original state.  
1. “[>] to truncate” is displayed. Press [>].  
2. A “truncate, sure?” indication appears. Press [ENTER] to execute truncation, or press [<] to return to  
Step 1.  
After execution, a “complete!” indication appears and the SPD-S returns to the wave mode.  
WAVE PITCH  
Create a new wave with the PITCH changed keeping the original wave intact.  
1. Set the following parameters.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Pitch  
50–200%  
Define the pitch. Above 100%, the pitch is raised. Below 100%, the pitch is lowered.  
* Press [START/STOP] or hit a pad to listen and verify how the wave sounds. The sounds  
are played back monaurally (over the left channel only). In this event, Loop and Reverse  
(Loop and Reverse in WAVE SETUP in Wave Edit -> p. 46) are temporarily switched to  
OFF.  
Dst  
(Destina-  
tion)  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
Choose the wave number to which the new wave is to be saved.  
I001–399: To the internal memory  
C001–500: To the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory or of the mem-  
ory card.  
* If you press [SHIFT] and [FUNC], a new (empty) wave number is automatically selected.  
* While continuing to hold down [FUNC], the remaining capacity of the memory (Remain)  
is shown.  
If the pitch is changed, there may be some outstanding noise.  
2. Press [>] to display “sure?” Here, you can name the new wave. Press the PAGE buttons to move the  
cursor below the name characters and press [-]/[+] 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.  
While saving is in progress, do not power the unit off.  
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Chapter 2 Wave Editing  
WAVE CHOP  
This splits the wave currently selected into multiple waves (using sound level to define the split points). A single wave can be  
chopped into a maximum of nine pieces. For example, a drum phrase can be divided into pieces of individual rhythm instruments  
such as "bass drum," "snare" and "hi-hat."  
Some phrases may not be successfully chopped, such as a phrase with many voices and a phrase containing sounds to be  
reproduced simultaneously.  
1. Set the following parameter.  
Press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Chop Level  
1–10  
Specify the level (threshold level) by which the wave is to be chopped. As the value is decreased,  
the wave is chopped into shorter waves.  
2. Press [>] to display “chop wave, sure?” Press [ENTER] to execute chopping, or press [<] to return to  
Step 1.  
During execution, "now processing.." is displayed. After execution, a "complete!" indication appears.  
3. Set the following parameters.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Piece  
Value  
SAVE,  
DEL  
Descriptions  
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.  
* To save ALL pieces, hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC].  
* While continuing to hold down [FUNC], the remaining capacity of the memory (Remain)  
is indicated.  
Dst  
(Destina-  
tion)  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
Set the wave number to which a piece is to be saved. The piece with the earliest number among  
those set to SAVE is saved to the wave number chosen here. The other pieces are saved in se-  
quence to the next new (empty) wave numbers.  
I001–399: To the internal memory  
C001–500: To the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory or of the mem-  
ory card.  
* If you press [SHIFT] and [FUNC], a new (empty) wave number is selected.  
* While continuing to hold down [FUNC], the remaining capacity of the memory (Remain)  
is indicated.  
4. Press [>] to display “write piece?” Press [ENTER] to save it, or press [<] to return to Step 3.  
While saving is in progress, "now processing.." is displayed. After saving it, a “complete!” indication appears and the SPD-S  
returns to the wave mode. The saved wave is named “Chop*.” (The * symbol represents the piece number.)  
While saving is in progress, do not power the unit off.  
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WAVE COPY  
Copying a wave.  
1. Set the following parameters.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Src  
(Source)  
Value  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
Descriptions  
Select the wave to be copied from.  
I001–399: From the internal memory  
C001–500: From the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top of the internal memory or of the memory card.  
* While continuing to hold down [FUNC], the remaining capacity of the memory calculated  
from the grade and the mode of the wave to be copied from (Remain) is indicated.  
Select the wave to be copied to.  
Dst  
I001–399,  
(Destina-  
tion)  
C001–500  
I001–399: To the internal memory  
C001–500: To the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top of the internal memory or of the memory card.  
* If you press [SHIFT] and [FUNC], a new (empty) wave number is selected.  
* While continuing to hold down [FUNC], the remaining capacity of the memory calculated  
from the grade and the mode of the wave to be copied from (Remain) is indicated.  
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.  
1. “[>] to delete.” is indicated. Press [>].  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [ALL SOUND OFF] in wave mode, you can jump to this screen.  
2. A “delete, sure?” indication appears. Press [ENTER] to execute the deletion, or press [<] to return to  
Step 1.  
While deleting is in progress, "now processing.." is displayed. After execution, a “complete!” indication appears and the SPD-  
S returns to the wave mode.  
WAVE INFO  
This tells you which patches are using this wave.  
When it is used, the patch number and the name are displayed. Also, the pad indicator for the pad/trigger to which it is assigned  
is lit.  
When it is used in multiple patches, the PAGE buttons are lit. Press the PAGE buttons to check the patches in sequence.  
When it is NOT used, “not found” is displayed.  
It’s a good idea to use this function before you proceed with wave editing or WAVE DELETE.  
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Chapter 3 Sampling  
Sample a new sound to be produced with a playing surface.  
Unauthorized recording (sampling) of any audio work made by any third parties is prohibited by law, unless it  
is limited to special circumstances, such as private, personal enjoyment. 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.  
Sampling Time  
for the following durations:  
"LONG," "STANDARD," and "FINE" below refer to sampling grades (p. 58).  
The durations listed below are applicable to sampling in mono. Sampling in stereo halves the  
available sampling times.  
To the internal memory  
LONG  
STANDARD  
FINE  
Approx. 12 minutes  
Approx. 6 minutes  
Approx. 3 minutes  
To a memory card  
Card capacity  
16 MByte  
LONG  
STANDARD  
FINE  
Approx. 12 minutes  
Approx. 24 minutes  
Approx. 48 minutes  
Approx. 1 hours  
and 36 minutes  
Approx. 6 minutes  
Approx. 12 minutes  
Approx. 24 minutes  
Approx. 48 minutes  
Approx. 3 minutes  
Approx. 6 minutes  
Approx. 12 minutes  
Approx. 24 minutes  
32 MByte  
64 MByte  
128 MByte  
256 MByte  
512 MByte  
Approx. 3 hours  
and 13 minutes  
Approx. 6 hours  
and 26 minutes  
Approx. 1 hours  
and 36 minutes  
and 13 minutes  
Approx. 48 minutes  
Approx. 1 hours  
and 36 minutes  
A memory card with backup data (p. 72) provides a shorter duration available for sampling.  
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Chapter 3 Sampling  
Sampling Methods  
Two sampling modes are available.  
Patch mode:  
• For using a sampled sound immediately after sampling it  
*A sampled wave can be directly assigned to a patch.  
Wave mode:  
• For sampling with wave numbers selected in advance  
• For sampling multiple sounds in succession  
• For sampling a sound that won’t immediately be used in  
performance (for recording and storing waves)  
Basic Sampling Operations  
Before sampling, take the following steps.  
1
2
position.  
To prevent malfunction and/  
or damage to speakers or other  
devices, always turn down the  
volume, and turn off the  
Connect a sound source (microphone/CD player, etc.) to the INPUT  
jack(s) on the rear panel. (p. 20)  
power on all devices before  
making any connections.  
3
Turn the MIC/LINE switch in accordance with the device connected in  
Step 2.  
When a microphone is connected, switch it to MIC.  
4
5
Power up the device connected in Step 2.  
Switch on the power of SPD-S. (p. 22)  
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Sampling in Patch Mode  
1
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the patch number in steps of  
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the patch number  
changes quickly.  
Press [PATCH] to select the patch mode.  
2
Press [-]/[+] to select a patch.  
3
Check if [CARD] is lit.  
To sample a sound on the internal memory, press [CARD] so it is not lighted.  
To sample a sound on the memory card, press [CARD] so it is lit.  
4
Press [SAMPLE].  
A flashing pad indicator  
indicates that the  
5
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.  
34) is assigned to it. A lighted  
pad indicator indicates that a  
sound wave is assigned to the  
corresponding pad/trigger.  
external pad/trigger), or depress the foot switch to assign a sampled  
wave to that trigger source. Only one can be selected at a time. To  
select another pad/trigger, press [EXIT] to return to patch mode.  
6
“Stby” (Standby) is displayed and the pad indicator for the pad  
selected in Step 5 lights. Activate the device connected to INPUT jacks  
to control the input level.  
While [FUNC] is being  
depressed in Steps 6–8, 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 sound  
source connected to INPUT  
jacks must also be adjusted.  
Input signal level meter  
Excess level indication  
StartLvl (Start Level) indication  
Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel and watch level meter to  
maximize the input level without lighting the excess level indicator.  
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7
Press the PAGE buttons to set the following parameters. Press the  
PAGE buttons to change the parameter, and press [-]/[+] to change the  
value.  
See p. 58 for details on the parameters.  
The parameters listed on the  
left return to their respective  
initial values when sampling is  
finished.  
StartLvl (Start Level)  
Mode  
Grade  
Type  
When Type is set to PHRASE, set the following parameters as well.  
Tempo  
Beat  
Click Level  
8
9
Press [START/STOP] to start sampling.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while sampling is in progress.  
•When StartLvl is set to OFF in Step 7  
Sampling starts immediately. Start the performance of the device connected  
to the 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. Alternatively, press  
[START/STOP] again to start sampling. “Rec” is displayed while sampling is  
in progress.  
When the performance is finished, press [START/STOP] to finish  
sampling.  
10  
A “write?” indication is displayed and you can name the wave. Press  
the PAGE buttons to move the cursor under the name characters and  
press [-]/[+] to change them. When the name is complete, press  
[ENTER] to save it.  
If you press [START/STOP] or  
hit a pad, you can listen the  
sampled sound.  
A “now writing..” indication appears until the wave is saved.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while saving a wave.  
If you do not want to save the wave, press [EXIT], and you will return to the “Stby” (Standby)  
screen in Step 6.  
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Sampling in Wave Mode  
1
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [FUNC], a new (empty)  
wave number is selected. If  
you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the wave number in steps of  
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the wave number  
changes quickly.  
Press [WAVE] to select wave mode.  
2
Press [-]/[+] to select a wave number where the sampled wave is to be  
saved.  
By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory,  
or of the memory card.  
3
Press [SAMPLE].  
If you have selected any non-empty wave number, a new wave number is automatically selected.  
4
“Stby” (Standby) is displayed and the pad indicator for the pad  
selected in Step 5 lights. Activate the device connected to INPUT jacks  
to control the input level.  
While [FUNC] is being  
depressed in 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  
Input signal level meter  
The volume of the device  
connected to INPUT jacks  
must also be adjusted.  
Excess level indication  
StartLvl (Start Level) indication  
Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel and watch level meter to  
maximize the input level without lighting the excess level indicator.  
5
Press the PAGE buttons to set the following parameters. Press the  
PAGE buttons to change the parameter, and press [-]/[+] to change the  
value.  
See p. 58 for details on the parameters.  
StartLvl (Start Level)  
The parameters listed on the  
left return to their respective  
initial values when sampling is  
finished.  
Mode  
Grade  
Type  
When Type is set to PHRASE, set the following parameters as well.  
Tempo  
Beat  
Click Level  
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6
Press [START/STOP] to start sampling.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while sampling is in progress.  
•When StartLvl is set to OFF in Step 5  
Sampling starts immediately. Start the performance of the device connected  
to the 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. Alternatively, press  
[START/STOP] again to start sampling. “Rec” is displayed while sampling is  
in progress.  
7
8
When the performance is finished, press [START/STOP] to finish  
sampling.  
A “write?” indication is displayed and you can name the wave. Press  
the PAGE buttons to move the cursor under the name characters and  
press [-]/[+] to change them. When the name is complete, press  
[ENTER] to save it.  
If you press [START/STOP] or  
hit a pad, you can listen the  
sampled sound.  
A “now writing..” indication appears until the wave is saved.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while saving a wave.  
If you do not want to save the wave, press [EXIT], and you will return to the “Stby” (Standby)  
screen in Step 4.  
9
A “continue?” indication appears. Then, by pressing [ENTER], you can  
continue sampling with the parameter values retained as specified in  
Step 5. Press [EXIT] to return to the wave mode.  
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Chapter 3 Sampling  
Parameters for sampling  
Parameter  
StartLvl  
(Start Level)  
Value  
OFF,  
1–14  
Descriptions  
Sampling starts when there is an input signal at a level equivalent to, or higher than the value  
specified in this parameter. The initial value is 2. The right-hand side of the screen has a level  
meter. Press [-]/[+] to move the cursor and to specify the value.  
A wave created by sampling a sound, especially a percussion sound, may involve a slight  
loss (for about 0.3 millisecond) at the beginning. To prevent this loss, it is advisable to  
sample the sound with StartLvl set to OFF and then to monitor the sampled sound for  
defining a start point (p. 48).  
Mode  
Grade  
MONO,  
STEREO  
LONG,  
STANDARD,  
FINE  
Select MONO or STEREO for the wave. If you select stereo, the wave uses two voices. The ini-  
tial value is MONO.  
LONG: Lower sound quality than STANDARD, but uses half the memory space of STAN-  
DARD.  
STANDARD: Great quality sound.  
FINE: Highest sound quality but consumes double the memory space used by STAN-  
DARD. Two voices are utilized in this grade.  
Type  
SINGLE,  
PHRASE  
Set the wave type to SINGLE or PHRASE. (p. 45) The initial value is SINGLE.  
Select SINGLE for ordinary sampling. Producing clicking sounds, PHRASE is useful when  
sampling the performance of musical instruments. When sampling a tune the tempo of which  
is known to you, preset the tempo and the beat to terminate sampling at a bar near the position  
where you press [START/STOP].  
When Type is set to PHRASE, set the following parameters.  
Parameter  
Tempo  
Beat  
Value  
20–260  
1–13  
Descriptions  
Set the tempo of the wave. The initial value is 120.  
Set the beat (time signature) of the wave. The initial value is 4.  
Set the volume of clicking sounds to be produced. The initial value is 3.  
Click Level  
OFF, 1–4  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
Other  
Descriptions  
Remain  
Displays the remaining time in memory you can use for sampling. The duration varies depending on the Mode and  
the Grade. This value is for indication only.  
* The duration is indicated in units of minutes (m) and seconds (s) while [FUNC] is depressed in the parameter  
setting.  
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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  
resampling, press [EFFECTS]  
so it is lit.  
• Combining multiple waves to create a new wave  
• Applying effects to create a new wave  
* A resampled tone can be directly assigned to a patch.  
Wave mode:  
• Changing the volume to create a new wave  
• Changing the mode (mono/stereo) or the grade to create a new wave  
Basic Resampling Operations  
Resampling in Patch Mode  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
1
Press [PATCH] so you are in patch mode.  
Press [-]/[+] to select a patch to be resampled.  
Check if [CARD] is lit.  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the patch number in steps of  
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the patch number  
changes quickly.  
2
3
To resample a sound on the internal memory, press [CARD] so it is not lighted.  
To resample a sound on the memory card, press [CARD] so it is lit.  
4
5
Press [RESAMPLE].  
By pressing [START/STOP],  
you can play the sound  
assigned to a selected pad.  
“select src pad” appears. Hit the pad/external trigger or depress a foot  
switch to select the source for resampling.  
The level (volume) of the playing surface reflects the hitting strength. The indicator for  
the selected playing surface changes from flashing to constantly lit. [SAMPLE] starts  
Press [EXIT] to return to patch mode.  
If a pad indicator is neither  
flashing nor lit, it means the  
corresponding pad/trigger  
cannot be selected, either  
because an empty wave is  
assigned to it, or because it is  
off. (p. 34)  
If you select more than four voices, an “over 4 voices!” message appears. When a wave assigned  
to the selected playing surface is in STEREO or FINE (p. 62), it has two voices and the number of  
selectable playing surfaces is decreased.  
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6
Press [SAMPLE].  
7
“select dest pad” appears. Hit a pad to select where the newly created  
While [FUNC] is depressed in  
Step 7, the patch name is  
displayed. Press [FUNC] and  
[-]/[+] before hitting a playing  
surface to change the patch.  
wave after resampling is to be assigned (the playing surface as the  
resampling destination). You can select only one playing surface at a  
time. After the assignment, you are automatically led to the next step.  
When NOT assigning a newly created wave to any patch, press [SAMPLE] again  
without hitting any playing surface pad.  
8
While [FUNC] is depressed,  
the remaining time for  
resampling (“Remain”) is  
displayed. (p. 62)  
pads selected in Step 7 are lit. Press the PAGE buttons to set the  
following parameters. Press the PAGE buttons to change the  
parameter, and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
See p. 62 for details on the parameters.  
The parameters listed on the  
left are returned to their  
respective initial values when  
resampling is finished.  
Gain  
Mode  
Grade  
Type  
Auto End  
If you turn the CONTROL  
knob during resampling, the  
effect is also recorded.  
9
Press [START/STOP] to start resampling. “Rec” is indicated.  
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.  
10  
A “write?” indication is displayed. Assign a name to the wave. Press  
the PAGE buttons to move the cursor under the name and press [-]/[+]  
to change the character at the cursor position. When the name is  
complete, press [ENTER] to save it.  
If you press [START/STOP] or  
hit a relevant playing surface,  
you can check the resampled  
sound.  
A “now writing..” indication appears; it shows that a wave is being saved.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while saving a wave.  
If you do not want to save the wave, press [EXIT], and you will return to the “Resample Stby”  
screen in Step 8.  
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Chapter 4 Resampling an Existing Wave  
Resampling in Wave Mode  
1
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the wave number in steps of  
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the wave number  
changes quickly.  
Press [WAVE] so you are in wave mode.  
2
Press [-]/[+] to select a wave to be resampled.  
3
Press [RESAMPLE].  
4
“Gain” is displayed. Set the following parameters. Press the PAGE  
buttons to set the following parameters. Press the PAGE buttons to  
change the parameter, and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
The parameters listed on the  
left are returned to their  
respective initial values when  
resampling is finished.  
See p. 62 for details on the parameters.  
Gain  
Mode  
Grade  
Type  
Auto End  
While [FUNC] is depressed in  
Steps 4–6, the remaining time  
for resampling (“Remain”) is  
displayed. (p. 62)  
Dst (Destination)  
5
6
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  
progress.  
When Auto End is set to ON in Step 4, resampling is automatically finished. When it  
is set to OFF, press [START/STOP] again to finish resampling.  
7
A “write?” indication is displayed. Assign a name to the wave. Press  
the PAGE buttons to move the cursor under the name and press [-]/[+]  
to change the character at the cursor position. When the name is  
complete, press [ENTER] to save it.  
If you press [START/STOP] or  
hit a relevant playing surface,  
you can check the resampled  
sound.  
A “now writing..” indication appears; it shows that a wave is being saved.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while saving a wave.  
If you do not want to save the wave, press [EXIT], and you will return to the “Gain” screen in Step  
4.  
The start point (p. 47, p. 48) in a wave created by resampling in patch mode or wave mode is set  
automatically, and “MARK” lights up.  
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Parameters for Resampling  
Parame-  
ter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Patch (*1)  
Wave (*2)  
Gain  
Mode  
50–400%  
MONO,  
STEREO  
Set the gain applied to the original wave.  
Select MONO or STEREO for the wave.  
A wave in stereo has two voices.  
100%  
MONO  
100%  
Same as  
the origi-  
nal wave  
Same as  
the origi-  
nal wave  
Grade  
LONG,  
STANDARD,  
FINE  
Specify the wave grade (quality).  
LONG: Lower sound quality than STANDARD, but uses half the  
memory space of STANDARD.  
STAN-  
DARD  
STANDARD: Great quality sound.  
FINE: Highest sound quality but consumes double the memory  
space used by STANDARD. Two voices are utilized in this  
grade.  
Type  
SINGLE,  
PHRASE  
* This parameter is valid only when resampling in patch mode.  
Set the wave type to SINGLE or PHRASE. (p. 45)  
* The initial value is SINGLE when all original waves are in SIN-  
GLE. The initial value is PHRASE if any one of the original  
waves is in PHRASE.  
Select automatic termination according to the length of the original  
wave, or manual termination by pressing [START/STOP].  
* This parameter is valid only when resampling in wave mode.  
Specify the wave number to which a created wave is to be saved.  
I001–399: To the internal memory  
See the  
noteinthe  
descrip-  
tions.  
N/A  
ON  
Auto End  
OFF, ON  
ON  
Dst  
(Destina-  
tion)  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
N/A  
The top of  
the new  
(empty)  
wave  
C001–500: To the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the inter-  
nal memory or of the memory card.  
numbers  
* If you press [SHIFT] and [FUNC], a new (empty) wave number  
is selected.  
*1: Initial value for resampling in the patch mode  
*2: Initial value for resampling in the wave mode  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
Other  
Descriptions  
Remain  
Displays the duration for which new resampling is possible (the remaining time). The duration varies depending on  
the Mode and the Grade. This value is for indication only.  
* The duration is indicated in terms of minutes (m) and seconds (s) while [FUNC] is depressed in parameter set-  
ting.  
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Chapter 5 Layering Performances to Make  
a Phrase (Phrase Maker)  
The Phrase Maker allows you to overdub a short rhythmical performance to make a  
phrase which you can then save as a new wave.  
Phrase Maker produces a  
maximum of four voices.  
Basic Operation for Phrase Maker  
1
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the patch number in steps of  
Press [PATCH] so you are in patch mode.  
2
10. If you hold down [+] and  
press [-], or hold down [-] and  
press [+], the patch number  
Press [-]/[+] to select a patch.  
changes quickly.  
3
Press [PHRASE MAKER] for an extended time.  
4
A “Standby = 120” indication appears. Press [-]/[+] to fix the tempo  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the tempo value in steps of 10.  
displayed on the screen.  
5
Press the PAGE buttons to set the following parameters.  
The values of the parameters  
on the left are remembered  
even while the SPD-S is  
powered off.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter, and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
See p. 65 for details on the parameters.  
Quantize  
Loop Length  
Beat  
Click Level  
6
7
Hit a pad or press [START/STOP], and phrase recording begins. “Rec”  
(Recording) is displayed. Strike the playing surfaces to perform a  
phrase. Record repeatedly in the number of measures set in Loop  
Length in Step 5. Press [-]/[+] to change the Quantize value.  
When recording is started,  
[START/STOP] stops flashing,  
and instead lights steadily.  
You can also switch from  
"Standby" to "Rec," between  
"Rec" and "reh" and between  
"Stop" and "Play" using a foot  
switch. (Ctrl SW in CONTROL  
SW in Setup Edit -> p. 79)  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [START/STOP] during recording, a “reh” (rehearsal)  
indication is displayed and recording cannot be temporarily disabled if any playing surface is hit.  
Press [SHIFT] and [START/STOP] again to return to the “Rec” indication.  
If you control the EFFECTS CONTROL knob or operate an expression pedal during phrase  
recording, it makes changes to sound production, but not to recording.  
Press [START/STOP] to stop recording. Later, each time you press  
[START/STOP], you can alternately start and stop phrase playback.  
When you stop recording,  
[RESAMPLE] starts flashing.  
To do phrase resampling (p.  
64), press [RESAMPLE] at this  
time.  
By pressing [-]/[+], you can change the playback tempo. (p. 65)  
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Chapter 5 Layering Performances to Make a Phrase (Phrase Maker)  
8
Press [EXIT] to terminate Phrase Maker.  
When you press [EXIT] to return to the original mode, the phrase that you have just created is lost.  
To save it, execute phrase resampling explained below.  
Saving the Created Phrase as a New Wave  
1
You can change the playback tempo when phrase playback is stopped  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [-]/[+], you can change  
the tempo value in steps of 10.  
(Step 7 on p. 63). Press [-]/[+].  
2
Press [RESAMPLE].  
While [FUNC] is depressed,  
the remaining time for  
resampling (“Remain”) is  
displayed. (p. 66)  
3
A “Gain” indication is displayed. Set the following parameters.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter, and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
See p. 66 for details on the parameters.  
Gain  
Mode  
Grade  
Dst (Destination)  
The parameters on the left are  
reset to their respective initial  
values when phrase  
resampling is finished.  
4
Press a [>] button to display “resample, sure?”  
Effects are disabled during  
phrase resampling.  
5
Press [Enter] to start phrase resampling.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while resampling is in  
progress.  
While resampling is in progress, "now processing.." is displayed.  
6
A “write?” indication is displayed. Assign a name to the wave. Press  
the PAGE buttons to move the cursor under the name and press [-]/[+]  
to change the character at the cursor position. When the name is  
complete, press [ENTER] to save it.  
If you press [START/STOP] or  
hit a relevant playing surface,  
you can check the resampled  
sound.  
A “now writing..” indication appears; it shows that a wave is being saved.  
Do not power the SPD-S off  
while saving a wave.  
If you do not want to save the wave, press [EXIT], and you will return to the Gain screen in Step 3.  
The start point (p. 47, p. 48) in the created wave is set automatically, and “MARK” lights up.  
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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.  
* You can also define the tempo by controlling the intervals at which you hit a pad or de-  
press a foot switch. (Tap Tempo: Ctrl SW in CONTROL SW in Setup Edit -> p. 79)  
Set the QUANTIZE (a function that automatically corrects discrepancies in timing) resolution  
of the phrase.  
Quantize  
ꢂ3 , OFF  
Loop Length  
Beat  
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32  
1–13  
Set the length of the phrase (Loop Length).  
Set the beat (time signature) of the phrase.  
Click Level  
OFF, 1–4  
Set the volume of the click (metronome).  
For Phrase Playback  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Tempo  
20–260  
* A wave created in phrase resampling reflects this tempo.  
Set the tempo for phrase playback.  
* You can also define the tempo by controlling the intervals at which you hit a pad or depress a foot  
switch. (Tap Tempo: Ctrl SW in CONTROL SW in Setup Edit -> p. 79)  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
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Parameters for Phrase Resampling  
Parameter  
Gain  
Mode  
Value  
Descriptions  
50%–400%  
MONO,  
STEREO  
LONG,  
Specify the gain applied to the original wave.  
Select MONO or STEREO for the wave. If you select stereo, the wave has two voices.  
Grade  
Specify the grade of the wave.  
STANDARD,  
FINE  
LONG: produces a poorer sound quality than that of STANDARD, but consumes half the  
memory space that STANDARD uses.  
STANDARD: produces standard sound quality.  
FINE: produces the highest sound quality but consumes double the memory space used by  
STANDARD. Two voices are used in this grade.  
Dst  
(Destina-  
tion)  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
Specify the wave number to which a created wave is to be saved.  
I001–399: To the internal memory  
C001–500: To the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory or of the mem-  
ory card.  
* If you press [SHIFT] and [FUNC], a new (empty) wave number is selected  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
Other  
Descriptions  
Remain  
Displays the duration for which new sampling is possible (the remaining time). The duration varies depending on  
the Mode and the Grade. This value is for indication only.  
* The duration is indicated in units of minutes (m) and seconds (s) while [FUNC] is depressed in the parameter  
setting.  
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Chapter 6 Using a CompactFlash  
Memory Card  
This chapter explains how to use a CompactFlash memory card.  
* When the SPD-S is powered on, do not remove the CompactFlash card before the  
shutdown operation (p. 23). Doing so may corrupt the SPD-S’s data or the data on  
the CompactFlash card.  
* Carefully insert the CompactFlash card all the way in-until it is firmly in place.  
Regarding Recommended CompactFlash Cards  
See the leaflet (Recommended CompactFlash) that comes with the product.  
Formatting a CompactFlash Card  
1
All data on the Compact Flash  
card will be erased as the  
result of formatting it.  
To insert a CompactFlash card, carefully open the card slot cover (left-  
hand side of the SPD-S).  
2
Select patch mode or wave mode.  
Press [PATCH] to select the  
patch mode, or press [WAVE]  
to select wave mode.  
3
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.  
4
Press the PAGE buttons to select “CARD FORMAT,” then press  
[ENTER].  
When the CompactFlash card is unformatted, only "CARD FORMAT" is displayed.  
5
A “[>] to format.” indication appears. Press [>].  
6
A “format, sure?” indication is displayed. Press [ENTER] to start  
formatting.  
Do not change or delete any  
files or folders that have been  
generated in formatting the  
CompactFlash cards, or the  
SPD-S will fail to properly  
recognize the card.  
While formatting is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Then, the SPD-S  
returns to the original mode.  
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Basic Operations of Card Utilities  
1
To insert a CompactFlash card, open the card slot cover on the left-  
hand side of the SPD-S.  
2
Select patch mode or wave mode.  
Press [PATCH] to select the  
patch mode, or press [WAVE]  
to select wave mode.  
3
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.  
4
When there are any selectable  
utilities, PAGE buttons ([<] or  
[>], or both) will be lighted.  
the utilities.  
FILE IMPORT -> p. 69  
FILE EXPORT -> p. 71  
BACKUP LOAD -> p. 72  
When you need to press  
BACKUP SAVE -> p. 73  
[ENTER], it starts blinking.  
BACKUP DELETE -> p. 73  
CARD FORMAT -> p. 67  
When the CompactFlash card is unformatted, only “CARD FORMAT” is displayed.  
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Parameters for Card Utilities  
FILE IMPORT  
Here's how to import audio files from memory cards.  
Audio files (WAV/AIFF) stored on devices such as computers can be imported via memory cards to the SPD-S.  
You may not be able to work with files using the computer when the memory card has reached the "memory full!" (p. 130) stage.  
In such instances, reduce the amount of data on the memory card.  
Notes on Importing Audio Files (WAV/AIFF)  
When you want to copy or save any audio file (WAV/AIFF) on a CompactFlash card using a computer or other device,  
place it at the root (uppermost level) of the CompactFlash card. The SPD-S does not import any files from anywhere  
other than the root.  
When importing, the SPD-S recognizes a maximum of 100 audio files.  
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.  
The SPD-S supports 8 bits or 16 bits for sample bits.  
Sample rate conversion is not supported. Files are imported at the sample rate of 44.1 kHz. If any files with sample rates  
other than 44.1 kHz are imported, they produce a deviation in playback pitch.  
Loop points set in AIFF files are disabled.  
If you try to import any WAV/AIFF file in a format that is not supported by the SPD-S, an error message of  
“unsupported!” is displayed. No such file can be imported.  
No compressed audio files (WAV/AIFF) can be imported.  
It may be impossible to import audio files (WAV/AIFF) of an extremely short duration.  
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1. Set the following parameters.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Src  
(Source)  
Grade  
Value  
File name,  
ALL  
LONG,  
STANDARD,  
FINE  
Descriptions  
Select the audio file(s) to be imported. If you select ALL, all audio files are imported.  
* When there is no audio file, a “--------.---” indication is displayed.  
Select the grade of the wave.  
LONG: produces a poorer sound quality than that of STANDARD, but consumes half  
the memory space that STANDARD uses.  
STANDARD: produces standard sound quality.  
FINE: produces the highest sound quality but consumes double the memory space used  
by STANDARD. Two voices are used in this grade.  
Dst  
(Destina-  
tion)  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
Choose the wave number (destination) to which the audio file is to be saved. The initial  
value is the top number of the new (empty) waves.  
When you select ALL in Src above, select the wave number to which the first file is to be  
saved. The other files are automatically saved to new (empty) wave numbers in succes-  
sion.  
I001–399: To the internal memory  
C001–500: To the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory or of the  
memory card.  
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], a new (empty) wave number is selected  
While [FUNC] is depressed, the remaining memory capacity (Remain) is displayed.  
2. Press [>] so that “sure?” appears. Assign a name to the wave. The initial value is the file name specified  
for Src in Step 1. Press the PAGE buttons to move the cursor under the name and press [-]/[+] to change  
the character at the cursor position. When the name is complete, press [ENTER] to save it.  
While saving is in progress, "now processing.." is displayed.  
When you press [>] with "Src" in Step 1 set to ALL, “import all, sure?” is displayed, and wave names will be assigned  
automatically. After the import is executed, the SPD-S switches to wave mode.  
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.  
* When Src is set to ALL in Step 1, “continue?” is not displayed.  
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FILE EXPORT  
Here's how to export waves to memory cards as audio files.  
You may not be able to work with files using the computer when the memory card has reached the “memory full!” (p. 130) stage.  
In such instances, reduce the amount of data on the memory card.  
When a wave that has Reverse (p. 46) set to "ON" is exported, the file that is created is not played back in reverse. Also, the start  
and end points (p. 47) are lost.  
1. Set the following parameters.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change parameters and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
File Type  
WAV,  
Select the file type for export.  
AIFF  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
* This parameter value is remembered even while the SPD-S is switched off.  
Select the file to be exported.  
I001–399: To the internal memory  
Src  
(Source)  
C001–500: To the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory or of the mem-  
ory card.  
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], a new (empty) wave number is selected.  
* If you press [START/STOP], you can check the wave.  
2. Press [>] so that “export, sure?” appears. Press [ENTER] to export the file selected in Src in Step 1.  
While exporting is in progress, "now processing.." is displayed.  
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.  
Do not power the unit off during execution.  
Viewing Exported Audio Files (WAV/AIFF)  
Audio files (WAV/AIFF) are exported to the root (the uppermost level) of a CompactFlash card.  
When you view the root of the CompactFlash card with your computers, exported audio files (WAV/AIFF) are displayed in  
the following format:  
I001WNDC.WAV  
Wave number  
First four characters of the wave name  
Extension  
*
If the first four characters of a wave name contain any character forbidden in file names, such a character is replaced with "_"  
(underscore).  
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BACKUP LOAD  
Here's how to load backup data (SPD-S settings: patch, wave, setup) from a memory card.  
Icon  
Description  
New (empty) backup data (will not load)  
Previously saved backup data  
Once you execute this operation, the loaded backup data will replace the settings currently within the SPD-S.  
1. Set the following parameter.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change parameters and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Load  
1–4,  
One Wave  
1–4: To choose a set of backup data stored on a card.  
One Wave: Selecting an individually stored wave in the backup data.  
When Load was set to "1–4" in Step 1  
2. Press [>] so that “load, sure?” appears. Press [ENTER] to load the backup data selected in Load in Step  
1.  
While loading is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Afterwards, the SPD-S returns to the patch mode.  
Do not power the unit off during execution.  
When Load was set to "One Wave" in Step 1  
2. Set the following parameters as well.  
Press the PAGE buttons to change parameters and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Src  
(Source)  
Value  
Descriptions  
1001–1399,  
2001–2399,  
3001–3399,  
4001–4399  
I001–399,  
C001–500  
Select the wave number(s) to be loaded from the backup data on a card. The left most digit  
represents the backup data set number. The bottom three digits (001 to 399) represent the  
wave number contained in the backup data set.  
* Press [FUNC] and [-]/[+] to move to the beginning of the backup data set.  
Select the wave number to which the wave is loaded. The initial value is the top number of  
the new (empty) waves.  
Dst  
(Destina-  
tion)  
I001–399: To the internal memory  
C001–500: To the memory card  
* By pressing [CARD], you can select the top number of the internal memory or of the  
memory card.  
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], a new (empty) wave number is selected.  
* While continuing to hold down [FUNC], the remaining capacity of the memory (“Re-  
main”) is indicated.  
3. Press [>] so that “load wave, sure?” appears. Press [ENTER] to load the wave selected in Src in Step 1.  
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.  
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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.  
1. Set the following parameter.  
Press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Save  
1–4  
Select the destination number to which the backup data is to be saved.  
* By pressing [SHIFT] and [FUNC], you can select a new (empty) destination number.  
2. Press [>] to display “sure?” Give a name to the backup data.  
The initial value is Backup*. The final character (*) is the number specified in Step 1.  
Press the PAGE buttons to move the cursor under the name and press [-]/[+] to change the character at the cursor position.  
When the name is complete, press [ENTER] to save it.  
While saving is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Afterwards, the SPD-S returns to the original mode.  
Do not power the unit off during execution.  
BACKUP DELETE  
This procedure allows you to delete backup data (SPD-S settings: patch, wave, setup) on a memory card.  
1. Set the following parameter.  
Press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Delete  
1–4  
Specify the backup data set to be deleted.  
2. Press [>] to display “delete, sure?” Press [ENTER] to delete the backup data set.  
While deleting is in progress, “now processing..” is displayed. Afterwards, the SPD-S returns to the original mode.  
Do not power the unit off during execution.  
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Chapter 7 Changing the Setup (Overall  
Environment)  
This chapter describes steps for making environment settings in Setup Edit.  
Basic Operations for Setup Edit  
1
Set the SPD-S to the patch or wave mode.  
If you press [PATCH], the  
SPD-S goes into the patch  
mode. If you press [WAVE], it  
goes into wave mode.  
2
3
Press [SETUP] to access Setup Edit.  
When there are more choices,  
PAGE buttons ([<], [>], or  
both) are lit.  
SYSTEM -> p. 76  
PAD -> p. 77  
When it is necessary to press  
[ENTER], it is flashing.  
CONTROL SW (Control Switch) -> p. 79  
TRIGGER INPUT -> p. 80  
MIDI -> p. 84  
Listed below are setup utilities. See p. 75.  
• BULK DUMP  
• INIT/DELETE (Initialize/Delete)  
Or, you can hold down  
[SHIFT] and press the PAGE  
buttons to choose a pad/  
trigger.  
4
Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter for the item.  
To change settings for individual pads/triggers or foot switch, hit a pad for  
which the settings are to be changed to select it. A flashing pad indicator  
shows which pad/trigger is selected.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and  
press [FUNC], the parameter is  
reset to its initial value.  
5
6
Press [-]/[+] to change the value of the parameter.  
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.  
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About the Setup Utilities  
Please refer to the relevant reference page if you wish to make changes for  
Edit.” However, they are different in character from Setup Edit. To complete a  
procedure, follow the procedure described on the relevant reference page.  
Steps 1 through 3 of “Basic  
Operations for Setup Edit” are  
identical to those carried out  
for the setup utilities.  
BULK DUMP -> p. 85  
INIT/DELETE (Initialize/Delete) -> p. 87  
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Setup Edit Parameters  
Settings made for the instrument as a whole.  
SYSTEM  
Sets the following parameters. Press PAGE buttons to change parameters and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
LCD Contrast  
1–16  
Control the contrast of the LCD (display screen). The larger the val-  
ue, the deeper the display on the screen.  
* In patch mode, you can alternatively set the value by holding  
down [PATCH] and pressing [-]/[+].  
Ambience  
OFF, ON  
Set the ambience (reverberation of a room) to be applied to the in-  
strument as a whole.  
* The effect is available in the wave mode.  
* You can also set this parameter by holding down [SHIFT] and  
pressing [EFFECTS].  
AmbType  
(Ambience  
Type)  
SHORT-A, SHORT-B, SHORT-C,  
MIDDLE-A, MIDDLE-B, MIDDLE-C,  
LONG-A, LONG-B, LONG-C  
OFF, ON  
Select the type of ambience (reverberation of a room).  
Pad Chase  
Set the function for selecting a playing surface to be edited by strik-  
ing the playing surface. It also affects the usage of note messages in-  
put from MIDI IN.  
ON: A pad/trigger is selected when it is struck or its correspond-  
ing note message is received.  
OFF: The parameter screen for a pad/trigger is not changed  
when a pad is struck or a note message is received.  
* Irrespective of the value (ON/OFF), you can select a pad/trig-  
Select whether or not the signal arriving at the INPUT jack is to be  
mixed with the internal sound and output. If it is set to ON, the  
SPD-S always outputs the signal at the INPUT jack from the OUT-  
PUT jack.  
Input Mix  
OFF, ON  
* When the SPD-S is in sampling standby (p. 54, p. 56), output  
takes place regardless of the ON/OFF status.  
FootSwPolarity  
(Foot Switch  
Polarity)  
+, -  
Specify the polarity of the foot switch connected to the FOOT SW  
jack.  
* When using a DP-2, set it to "+." When using a hi-hat control  
Pedal (FD-6 or FD-7), set it to "-."  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
Other  
Descriptions  
Remain  
Remain shows remaining recordable time in the memory. Press [-]/[+] to select the grade (FINE/STANDARD/  
LONG -> p. 58) so that the recordable time in mono will be displayed in minutes (m) and seconds (s). This is for dis-  
play only.  
* Press [CARD] to select between the internal memory (indicator unlit) and the card memory (indicator lit).  
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PAD  
Settings parameters for the pads on the SPD-S.  
In the patch mode, pads can be selected individually. But here, there are only two options: “Pads 1 to 3” (edge pads) and “Pads 4  
to 9” (main pads). Each group of pads shares the following parameters.  
Hit a pad or press PAGE buttons while holding down [SHIFT] to change the pad. The flashing indicators tells you which ones are  
selected.  
Set the following parameters. Press the PAGE buttons to change the parameter and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Sensitivity  
1–16  
Define the sensitivity of the pads to control the balance between the strike intensity and  
the sound volume. As the value increases, the sensitivity is higher, which means that  
a louder sound is produced with a weak strike. Specify the value while watching the  
velocity indication (see the box below) to ensure that the velocity is at 127 when you  
strike the hardest.  
VeloCurve  
(Velocity  
Curve)  
LINEAR,  
EXP1, EXP2,  
LOG1, LOG2,  
SPLINE,  
Choose the velocity curve (p. 78) for the pads to select the mode of change in volume  
according to the playing velocity.  
LOUD1, LOUD2  
0–64 (in steps of 4 ms),  
96, 128, 256ms  
Mask Time  
You may hear a sound twice though you feel you have hit a pad only once. This is a  
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.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [ENTER], the parameter value is copied to ALL pads.  
Velocity Indication  
The display provides an indication of the force (velocity) used when hitting the pads.  
Strike intensity  
Velocity  
Strong  
127  
96–126  
64–95  
32–63  
1–31  
Weak  
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Velocity Curves  
Value  
Descriptions  
Curve  
LINEAR  
This is a standard setting. It gives the most natural  
volume variations in according to playing velocity.  
Volume  
Strike intensity  
Volume  
LINEAR  
Volume  
EXP1,  
EXP2  
More obvious variation in response to strong hits  
than LINEAR.  
Strike intensity  
EXP1  
Volume  
EXP2  
Volume  
LOG1,  
LOG2  
More obvious variation in response to weak hits  
than LINEAR.  
Strike intensity  
LOG1  
Volume  
LOG2  
SPLINE  
Outstanding variation according to playing veloc-  
ity.  
Strike intensity  
Volume  
SPLINE  
Volume  
LOUD1,  
LOUD2  
It gives slight variation according to the strong  
strength to keep the volume convenient for perfor-  
mance. When an acoustic drum trigger is in use, it  
ensures stable sound reproduction.  
Strike intensity  
LOUD1  
LOUD2  
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CONTROL SW  
Configuring pads for functions other than making sound.  
Configuration can be made for individual pad. Hit a pad or press the PAGE buttons while holding down [SHIFT] to change the  
pad/trigger/foot switch. You can verify the selection with the flashing pad indicators.  
*
The pad indicator is lit when this parameter is set to anything other than OFF for the corresponding playing surface.  
Set the following parameters. Press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Ctrl SW  
(Control  
Switch)  
Value  
Descriptions  
For the pads on  
the SPD-S and  
external pads:  
OFF,  
Select the function to be assigned to a pad on the SPD-S, an external pad, or the foot switch.  
PATCH+/PATCH-: Changes the patch.  
WAVE SW: Switches between wave A and wave B on the pad for which WAVE SW in  
Wave B is set to FOOT SW in Patch Edit.  
PATCH +,  
PATCH -,  
TAP TEMPO,  
SOUND OFF  
For foot switches:  
OFF,  
EFCTS SW: Switches [EFFECTS] on the panel ON and OFF.  
REC-REH: Switches among “Standby -> Rec,” “Rec/reh” and “Stop/Play” in Phrase  
Maker.  
TAP TEMPO: In screens where the tempo is set (such as the Standby screen in Phrase  
Maker), this allows you to set the tempo to the timing you demonstrate by  
striking a pad or depressing a foot switch.  
PATCH +,  
PATCH -,  
SOUND OFF: Instantly mutes ALL sounds.  
WAVE SW,  
EFCTS SW,  
REC-REH,  
TAP TEMPO,  
SOUND OFF  
* The selectable functions (values) differ between pads and foot switches.  
* No sound is produced if a pad/trigger/foot switch has REC-REH, TAP TEMPO or  
SOUND OFF assigned to it.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the values for all playing surfaces are changed to OFF.  
When you connect two foot switches using the PCS-31, the white plug of the PCS-31 serves as FOOT SW 1 and the red plug as  
FOOT SW 2.  
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TRIGGER INPUT  
How to make settings for pads, kick triggers or acoustic drum triggers connected to the TRIG IN jacks.  
Set the following parameters. Press the PAGE buttons to change parameters and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
When InputMode is set to TRGx2, Trig Type can be set for individual playing surfaces. Hit a pad/trigger or hold down [SHIFT]  
and press the PAGE buttons to change the pad/trigger. Verify with the flashing pad indicators.  
Parameter  
InputMode  
(Input  
Value  
HD&RM,  
TRGx2  
Descriptions  
Select whether or not to use rim-shot.  
HD&RM: To connect a single pad with rim-shot/edge-shot/bell-shot features (PD-7, PD-9,  
PD-80R, PD-120, CY-6, CY-12R/C, CY-12H, CY-14C, CY-15R).  
Mode)  
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.  
Select the trigger type (the type of pad or other device to be used) to ensure that the SPD-S can  
accurately receive input signals from the TRIG IN jacks.  
The trigger type definition leads to accurate detection of strike force, to prevention of repeated  
sound production, and to compatibility with rim-shots on the PD-80R or the PD-120.  
After selecting the trigger type, adjust the pad sensitivity if needed.  
See “Correspondence Table for Trigger Type” below for details on the values.  
* The SPD-S does NOT support the choke feature of the PD-7/9, the CY-6, the CY-12R/C, and  
the CY-12H/14C/15R.  
Type  
(Trigger  
Type)  
PD,  
PD-80/100,  
PD-80R,  
PD-120,  
KD,  
CY-6,  
CY,  
RT-7K,  
RT-5S,  
RT-3T  
* The SPD-S does NOT support the three-way trigger feature of the CY-12R/C, and the CY-15R.  
Correspondence Table for Trigger Type  
Product to be connected  
Value  
PD-5/6/7/9  
PD  
PD-80/100  
PD-80R  
PD-120  
KD-5/7/80/120  
PD-80/100  
PD-80R  
PD-120  
KD  
CY-6  
CY-6  
CY-12R/C, CY-12H/14C/15R  
CY  
RT-7K  
RT-5S  
RT-3T  
RT-7K  
RT-5S  
RT-3T  
When you connect two pads or other devices using the PCS-31 cable, the white plug of the PCS-31 serves as TRIG IN 1 and its red  
plug as TRIG IN 2.  
To use the rim-shot/edge-shot/bell-shot features, connect a pad using a stereo cable that comes with the pad product. In this case,  
you can connect one pad only.  
When using pads or other devices from other manufacturers, the SPD-S may not produce a performance as designed even with  
settings on Trig Type or trigger parameters. We recommend using Roland products for expressive performance.  
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When you set Trig Type, the following parameters are set to their recommended values. However, you’ll need to adjust them so  
they more precisely match the way your pads and other devices are mounted, and on how you use them.  
When InputMode is set to TRGx2, Sensitivity, Threshold, VeloCrv, Scan Time, RetrigCancel, Mask Time, and XtalkCancel can be  
set for individual playing surfaces. Hit a pad/trigger or hold down [SHIFT] and press the PAGE buttons to change the pad/  
trigger. Verify with the flashing pad indicators.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Sensitivity  
1–16  
Define the sensitivity of the pad or the like to control the balance between the strike  
force and the sound volume. As the value increases, the sensitivity gets higher, which  
means that a louder sound is produced with weak strikes.  
Specify the value while watching the velocity indication (p. 77) to ensure that the ve-  
locity is at 127 when you strike with the greatest force.  
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.  
Threshold  
A
B
C
If you specify a high value, no sound is produced when you strike weakly.  
Raise the value gradually while hitting the pad or the like. Hit it weakly to check. If  
any sound is missing, lower the value slightly. Repeat this control to define the best-  
suited value.  
VeloCrv  
(Velocity  
Curve)  
LINEAR,  
Specify the velocity curve (p. 78) for the pad or the like to select the mode of change  
in volume according to the strike force.  
EXP1, EXP2,  
LOG1, LOG2,  
SPLINE,  
LOUD1, LOUD2  
0–4.0 ms  
Scan Time  
Because of a slight variation in the attack time of trigger signal depending on the pad  
type or the characteristics peculiar to acoustic drum triggers, the SPD-S may occa-  
sionally produce a weaker or stronger sound if you hit a pad at the same strength. In  
this case, define the time for the detection of trigger signal (scan time) to ensure that  
the strike force is correctly detected.  
As the value increases, the time until sound production is increased. Specify the  
smallest possible value.  
Scan time  
Time  
Setting the value  
Raise the scan time value gradually from 0 ms while hitting the pad or the like at  
the same strength. Set Scan Time to a value at which stable sound is produced with  
the largest volume. At this value, hit the pad strongly and weakly to check if prop-  
er volume variation is produced.  
Specify the value while watching the velocity indication (p. 77) to ensure that the  
velocity is at 127 when you strike with the greatest force.  
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Parameter  
RetrigCancel  
(Retrigger  
Cancel)  
Value  
1–16  
Descriptions  
When you hit a snare drum equipped with an acoustic drum trigger, a sound may be  
improperly produced (retriggered) at point A in the following diagram as well, be-  
cause the waveform is erratic.  
A
Time  
This phenomenon is most likely to appear near the point where a waveform fades  
away. RetrigCancel detects disorder in the waveform to prevent the retriggering phe-  
nomenon.  
As the value increases, a sound is less likely to be retriggered but some sounds are  
more likely to fail to be produced when you repeatedly hit a drum quickly. Checking  
that the sound is not retriggered, specify the smallest possible value.  
Configuration of the Mask Time (described below) can also prevent double  
reproduction of a sound like this. Mask Time is for ignoring a second trigger  
signal within the time defined after reception of the first trigger signal, whereas  
RetrigCancel is for detecting attenuation in trigger signal level to determine  
whether a trigger signal is something that has been generated with a proper  
strike, or is something to be ignored.  
Setting the value  
While hitting the pad or the like, raise the RetrigCancel value until the retriggering  
phenomenon no longer occurs.  
Mask Time  
0–64 (in steps of 4 ms),  
96, 128, 256 ms  
A second contact of the beater just after producing a sound, especially with a kick  
pad, may cause double triggering. Mask Time functions in preventing this phenom-  
enon. A second trigger signal generated within the specified time (from 0 to 256 ms)  
is ignored.  
As the value increases, some sounds are more likely to fail to be produced when you  
quickly and repeatedly strike a kick pad. Specify the smallest possible value.  
Mask Time  
Time  
Ignored  
If you hear a sound twice though you have hit a pad or the like only once, adjust  
RetrigCancel as described above.  
Setting the value  
While sounding the kick pad, raise the Mask Time value until bouncing (sound  
production caused by a bounce of the beater) no longer occurs.  
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Parameter  
XtalkCancel  
(Crosstalk  
Cancel)  
Value  
OFF, 20–80%  
Descriptions  
For example, when two pads are mounted on a single stand, vibration generated by  
striking on a pad may lead to improper production of the other sound. This phenom-  
enon is called crosstalk.  
By controlling XtalkCancel for the pad involving improper sound production, you  
can eliminate this phenomenon.  
With this parameter set to an excessive value, when you hit two pads at the same  
time, the sound assigned to the pad receiving the weaker strike is not reproduced.  
Specify the smallest possible value that still doesn’t produce any crosstalk. If it is set  
to OFF, the crosstalk prevention function is disabled.  
Mounting two pads apart from each other may prevent occurrence of the  
crosstalk phenomenon.  
This function cannot prevent crosstalk from any pads connected to other drum  
sound modules. Mount the pads apart from each other.  
Setting the value  
When the sound assigned to the pad on Trigger Input 2 is produced by striking the  
pad on Trigger Input 1:  
While hitting the pad on Trigger Input 1, set the XtalkCancel value for the pad on  
Trigger Input 2. Gradually raise the value from OFF until the sound of the pad on  
Trigger Input 2 is no longer produced with any strike on the pad on Trigger Input  
1. As the value is increased, the pad on Trigger Input 2 is less prone to crosstalk  
from Trigger Input 1.  
When InputMode is set to HD&RM and Type to PD-80R, PD-120 or RT-5S set the following parameter.  
Parameter  
Rim Sens  
(Rim Sensi-  
tivity)  
Value  
OFF, 1–20  
Descriptions  
Control the sensitivity of the rim. As the value increases, the rim is more likely to produce a sound.  
When it is set to OFF, the instrument of the head is reproduced at a rim shot. Note that if the value  
is too large, the instrument of the rim will be produced when you strike the head.  
When InputMode is set to HD&RM, and Type is anything other than PD-80/100, RT-7K, and RT-3T, set the following parameter.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Rim Gain  
0.5–2.0  
Control the sensitivity of the rim. Configure this parameter to change the sensitivity of the rim alone  
with that of the head left unchanged.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
With InputMode set to HD&RM, if you hold down [SHIFT] and press [ENTER], the currently displayed value is copied to  
the other trigger input.  
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MIDI  
Configures the MIDI functions.  
Set the following parameters. Press the PAGE buttons to change parameters and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
MIDI Ch  
OFF, 1–16  
Set the MIDI channel. If set to OFF, the SPD-S will not send or receive any MIDI messages, in-  
cluding system exclusive messages.  
Make settings for recording performance on the SPD-S using an external MIDI sequencer.  
Make connections as portrayed in the diagram below. Set it to OFF to first send performance  
data to the external sequencer and then to the SPD-S sound generator, instead of directly send-  
ing them to the SPD-S sound generator.  
(MIDI Channel)  
LocalControl  
(Local Control)  
OFF, ON  
OFF: Playing surfaces such as pads are separated from the SPD-S sound generator. The in-  
ternal sound generator produces no sound when a playing surface is struck.  
ON: Playing surfaces such as pads are associated with the SPD-S sound generator. The in-  
ternal sound generator produces sound when a playing surface is struck.  
If you record while this parameter is set to ON, the performance data that has been  
sent directly to the SPD-S sound generator will be mixed with the data that has  
travelled via the external sequencer, producing an improper performance.  
Enable or disable the function to output through the MIDI OUT connector any data received at  
the MIDI IN connector (other than system exclusive data) in addition to the SPD-S performance  
data.  
Soft Thru  
Device ID  
OFF, ON  
If this function is not necessary, set it to OFF to improve the response to performance  
data from the playing surfaces.  
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.  
If you forget the device IDs used for saving data in a bulk dump, the bulk data that  
was saved cannot be retrieved. The factory setting is 17.  
PC Tx/Rx  
CC Tx/Rx  
OFF, ON  
OFF, ON  
Select whether to transmit and receive program change messages. When it is set to OFF, the  
SPD-S does not cause or receive any effect of program change messages (generated with any  
change in a patch on the SPD-S) to or from external MIDI devices connected.  
Select whether to transmit and receive control change messages. When it is set to OFF, the SPD-  
S does not cause or receive any effect of control change messages (generated with the operation  
of knobs on the panel of the SPD-S) to or from external MIDI devices connected.  
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [FUNC], the parameter is reset to its initial value.  
Pad  
SPD-S  
Trigger Input  
Pad  
OUT  
IN  
LocalControl  
OFF  
OUT  
IN  
Internal Sound Generator  
External Seqencer  
fig.LocalCtrl.e  
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Setup Utilities Parameters  
BULK DUMP  
Settings for SPD-S setups and patches can be saved to an external MIDI device, such as a sequencer. Operate the external  
sequencer for recording ordinary performance data and then take the following steps for the SPD-S.  
Bulk dump is one of system exclusive message. Use an external MIDI sequencer that supports recording of system exclusive  
messages. 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).  
See the operation manual of the external MIDI device for details on it.  
1. Connect an external MIDI sequencer (as a saving destination) to the MIDI OUT connector on the SPD-S  
using a MIDI cable.  
2. Take Steps 1 to 3 in “Basic Operations for Setup Edit” (p. 74) and then set the following parameter.  
Press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Dump  
SETUP,  
ALL PATCHES,  
ALL  
Select the type of settings to be saved.  
SETUP: setup  
ALL PATCHES: all patches  
ALL: setup and all patches  
3. Start recording on the external sequencer.  
4. Press [>] to display “bulk dump, sure?” Press [ENTER] to execute bulk dumping.  
During transmission, "now sending" is displayed. After the transmission is finished, a "complete!" indication appears and the  
SPD-S returns to the “Dump” screen in Step 2.  
To cancel the transmission midstream, press [EXIT].  
5. Stop the external sequencer to stop recording.  
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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.  
1. Connect the MIDI IN connector on the SPD-S to the MIDI OUT connector of an external sequencer using  
a MIDI cable.  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN  
External Seqencer  
SPD-S  
2. Press [PATCH] to enter patch mode.  
Bulk data cannot be retrieved in any mode other than patch mode.  
3. Transfer the settings data from the external sequencer to the SPD-S.  
The transferred settings are restored.  
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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.  
Parameter  
Init  
Del  
Value  
SETUP,  
ALL PATCHES,  
ALL WAVES,  
ALL  
Descriptions  
Select the target of initialization or deletion.  
SETUP: The setup settings are reset to their initial values.  
ALL PATCHES: All patches are deleted.  
ALL WAVES: All waves in the SPD-S are deleted.  
ALL: The internal memory is initialized. The setup settings are reset to their initial  
values and all patches and waves are deleted.  
2. Press [>] to display the screen as shown in the table below. Press [ENTER] to start initialization or  
deletion.  
During execution, “now processing…” is indicated. After the execution, a “complete!” indication appears, and the SPD-S  
returns to the patch mode.  
Do not power the SPD-S off during execution.  
Value selected in Step 1  
SETUP  
Screen display  
init, sure?  
ALL PATCHES, ALL WAVES  
ALL  
delete, sure?  
delete all, sure?  
For returning patches/waves to the factory settings, see p. 117.  
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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.  
Its factory setting is ON (enabled).  
Enabling the wave protect  
1. When the wave protect is OFF (disabled), hold down [WAVE] and [SETUP], and power the SPD-S on.  
After the indication "Welcome to SPD-S," "wave protect on" appears and the wave protect is set to ON  
Disabling wave protect  
1. When wave protect is ON (enabled), hold down [WAVE] and [SETUP], and power the SPD-S on.  
After the indication "Welcome to SPD-S," "wave protect off" appears and wave protect is set to OFF.  
When wave protect is ON, the following operations cannot be executed with a "wave protected!" message indicated.  
• WAVE TRUNCATE and WAVE DELETE in Wave Edit  
• BACKUP LOAD in Card Utilities  
• DELETE ALL WAVES and DELETE ALL in Setup Edit  
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Shortcut List  
Patch Mode  
Operation  
Function  
[SHIFT]+[EXIT]  
[FUNC]  
[EFFECTS]+[EDIT]  
[PATCH]+[-], [PATCH]+[+]  
Cancel the effects control.  
Press it for a moment to lock or unlock buttons.  
Jump to the effect-type selection screen in Patch Edit.  
Adjust the contrast of the display.  
Patch Edit  
Operation  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
[SHIFT]+[EXIT]  
[SHIFT]+[ENTER]  
Function  
Load the initial value.  
Cancel the effects control.  
Copy the settings for the currently selected playing  
surface to all other playing surfaces.  
Applicable screens  
Patch Mode, Patch Edit  
WAVE A, WAVE B, PAD CONTROL  
[SHIFT]+[<], [SHIFT]+[>]  
Hit the playing surface  
while holding [SHIFT]  
[FUNC]  
Change or select the playing surface.  
Switch ON/OFF Effects SW in PAD CONTROL.  
Switch ON/OFF Tempo Sync in PAD CONTROL.  
Switch between WAVE A screen and WAVE B screen.  
Switch the function of the EFFECTS CONTROL knob  
between the controller and the value dial.  
While held down, the pad indicators of pads for  
which EFFECTS SW is set to VELO light.  
Change the sync tempo.  
EFFECTS  
PATCH COMMON/Sync Tempo  
WAVE A, WAVE B  
EFFECTS (excluding Type, Knob, Velo  
and Pedal)  
PAD CONTROL/Effects SW  
[FUNC]+[-], [FUNC]+[+]  
PAD CONTROL/Tempo Sync  
Patch Utilities  
Operation  
Function  
Applicable screens  
[SHIFT]+[<], [SHIFT]+[>]  
[FUNC]+[-], [FUNC]+[+]  
Change or select the playing surface.  
Confirm or select the patch.  
PAD COPY, PAD EXCHANGE  
Wave Mode  
Operation  
Function  
[SHIFT]+[WAVE]  
[SHIFT]+[ALL SOUND OFF]  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
[FUNC]  
Add a mark. Press it for a moment to remove a mark.  
Jump to the wave delete screen in wave utilities.  
Select a new (empty) wave number.  
While held down, the wave tempo and length are indicated.  
Wave Edit  
Operation  
Function  
Applicable screens  
[SHIFT]+[WAVE]  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
[SHIFT]+[<], [SHIFT]+[>]  
[FUNC]  
Add a mark. Press it for a moment to remove a mark.  
Load the initial value.  
Move the cursor.  
Start and End in START/END POINT  
Start and End in START/END POINT  
End in START/END POINT  
Execute automatic calculation of the end point.  
Wave Utilities  
Operation  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
[FUNC]  
Function  
Applicable screens  
Dst  
WAVE PITCH/Dst, WAVE CHOP/Piece,  
WAVE CHOP/Dst, WAVE COPY  
Select a new (empty) wave number.  
While held down, Remain is indicated.  
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Sampling  
Operation  
Function  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
[FUNC]  
Load the initial value.  
While held down, Remain is indicated.  
Resampling  
Operation  
Function  
Applicable screens  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
[FUNC]  
Load the initial value.  
While held down, Remain is indicated.  
[FUNC]+[-], [FUNC]+[+]  
[SAMPLING]  
Confirm or select a patch.  
Skip the selection of a playing surface.  
select dst pad  
“select dst pad” for resampling in the patch mode  
Phrase Maker  
Operation  
Function  
Applicable screens  
[SHIFT]+[START/STOP]  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
[RESAMPLE]  
Switch between Rec and reh (rehearsal).  
Load the initial value.  
Execute phrase resampling.  
Rec, reh  
When Phrase Maker playback is stopped  
Card Utilities  
Operation  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
Function  
Applicable screens  
Dst  
BACKUP SAVE/Save  
BACKUP LOAD/Src  
(When Load is set to One Wave)  
Select a new (empty) wave number.  
Search for a new (empty) backup data set.  
Confirm or select a backup data set.  
[FUNC]+[-], [FUNC]+[+]  
Setup Edit  
Operation  
Function  
Applicable screens  
[SHIFT]+[FUNC]  
[SHIFT]+[ENTER]  
Load the initial value.  
Copy the settings for the currently selected playing surface to all other  
playing surfaces.  
PAD,  
TRIGGER INPUT  
[SHIFT]+[<], [SHIFT]+[>]  
Change or select the playing surface.  
Other and Common  
Operation  
Function  
Applicable screens  
[SHIFT]+[<], [SHIFT]+[>]  
[FUNC]  
Insert or delete a character.  
Switch between lowercase and uppercase.  
Change the value in steps of 10.  
Increase the value quickly.  
Decrease the value quickly.  
Enable or disable the wave protect.  
Screens for assigning a name  
Screens for assigning a name  
[SHIFT]+[-], [SHIFT]+[+]  
Press [-] while holding [+]  
Press [+] while holding [-]  
Powering the unit on while  
holding [WAVE] and [SETUP]  
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Configure the effects to be applied to a patch.  
Use the PAGE buttons to select the parameter, and press [-]/[+] to change the value.  
Useful Functions for Changing Effect Parameters (Patch Edit)  
The pad indicator is lit when Effects SW (p. 36) in PAD CONTROL is set to ON or VELO for the corresponding playing  
surface.  
* No effects are applied to the playing surfaces for which the pad indicators are unlit.  
* In the screen for parameter “Velo” in effect types, only the pad indicators for the playing surfaces for which Effects SW in PAD  
CONTROL is set to VELO are lit.  
Each time you hold down [SHIFT] and hit a playing surface, the value of Effects SW (p. 36) in PAD CONTROL is alternately  
set to ON and OFF. No settings for any playing surface for which the Effects SW is set to VELO can be changed if you hold  
down [SHIFT] and hit it.  
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 [-]/[+]. This comes in handy when you want to make a  
substantial change to a value. Press [FUNC] again to switch the EFFECTS CONTROL knob to its original function.  
* For parameters with a wide value range, fine control cannot be made with the knob. Press [-]/[+] to make fine control.  
If you rotate the EFFECTS CONTROL knob, the reproduced sound is changed although the value on the screen is not  
changed. If there is any difference between the reproduced sound and the value on the screen, a “*” symbol is displayed next  
to the value. If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXIT], the changes made to the effects of the patch are cancelled and the  
“*” symbol disappears.  
If you change the effect type, parameter values for different effect types are remembered. When you change the patch,  
the parameters for all the effect types other than the one currently selected are reset to their respective initial values.  
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Effect List  
Effect Type List  
1
2
3
4
5
6
REVERB+GATE  
DLYEDREVERB  
STEREODELAY  
SYNC-DELAY  
TAPE-ECHO  
CHORUS  
p. 94  
p. 95  
p. 96  
p. 97  
p. 97  
p. 98  
7
PHASER  
p. 98  
8
FLANGER  
p. 99  
9
STEPFLANGER  
TREMOLO/PAN  
SIMPLE-COMP  
COMP-ENHANC  
2BAND-COMP  
4BAND-PEQ  
FILTER  
p. 100  
p. 101  
p. 101  
p. 102  
p. 103  
p. 104  
p. 105  
p. 105  
p. 106  
p. 107  
p. 108  
p. 109  
p. 109  
p. 109  
p. 110  
p. 110  
p. 111  
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ISOLATOR  
WAH  
OVERDRIVE  
DISTORTION  
LO-FI  
RADIOTUNING  
RINGMODULAT  
PITCHSHIFT  
PITCHBENDER  
OCTAVE  
VOICETRANS  
CENTRCANCEL  
SYNTH-PERC  
SHORTLOOPER  
SLICER  
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Effect Parameters  
1: REVERB+GATE  
Adds reverb to the sound to simulate a spacious room.  
fig.Reverb.eps  
Balance D  
2-Band  
EQ  
L in  
L out  
R out  
Balance W  
Balance W  
Gate  
Gate  
Reverb  
2-Band  
EQ  
R in  
Balance D  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
RevType  
HALL,  
ROOM,  
PLATE  
0.1–10.0 s  
THRU,  
HALL: reverb simulating a concert hall  
ROOM: reverb simulating a room  
PLATE: reverb simulating a metal-plate reverb unit  
Duration of the reverb  
Time  
LF Damp  
Cutoff frequency for low frequency damping (THRU: no damping)  
50–4000 Hz  
HF Damp  
Gate  
1000 Hz–12.5 kHz,  
THRU  
OFF, ON  
Cutoff frequency for high frequency damping (THRU: no damping)  
Gate switch. When it is ON, the gate cuts the lingering sound of the reverb, depending  
on the volume of the input sound.  
Threshold  
Hold  
-60–+12 dB  
50–2000 ms  
Volume level at which the reverb starts to be gated (* Configurable when Gate is ON)  
Duration from the moment when the level of the input sound falls below the Threshold  
and that when the gate starts to close (* Configurable when Gate is ON)  
Duration from the start to the completion of the gate closing process after the Hold time  
has passed (* Configurable when Gate is ON)  
Release  
0–200 ms  
Balance  
EQ Low  
EQ High  
D100:0W–D0:100W  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
Level balance between the original sound (D) and the reverb sound (W)  
Low frequency amplification/attenuation  
High frequency amplification/attenuation  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
TIME  
Time  
BALANCE  
WIDE  
COLOR  
Balance  
Time, HF Damp, Balance  
HF Damp, EQ High, LF Damp, EQ Low  
The overall reverb effect is controlled.  
Brightness of the tone is controlled.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
TIME  
Time  
BALANCE  
SHORT  
Balance  
Time, Balance  
The reverb gets deeper as strike force increases. The effect is  
shallow.  
MIDDLE  
LONG  
Time, Balance  
The reverb gets deeper as strike force increases. The effect is  
intermediate.  
The reverb gets deeper as strike force increases. The effect is  
deep.  
Time, Balance  
COLOR  
HF Damp, EQ High, LF Damp, EQ Low  
The tone gets brighter as strike force increases.  
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2: DLYEDREVERB (Delayed Reverb)  
Adds a delay before reverb to delay the reverb sound.  
fig.DelayedReverb.eps  
2-Band  
L in  
EQ  
L out  
Low Cut  
ReverbLevel  
Delay  
Filter  
Reverb  
Feedback  
2-Band  
R out  
R in  
EQ  
Parameter  
EQ Low  
EQ High  
DlyTime  
DlyFeedBak  
LowCut  
Value  
Descriptions  
Low frequency amplification/attenuation  
High frequency amplification/attenuation  
Delay time from the start of the original sound to the start of the delay sound  
Rate at which the delay sound is fed back (Negative: reversed phase)  
Frequency below which the delay sound fed back to the reverb is cut off (THRU: the low  
cut filter disabled)  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
1.5–2000 ms  
-98–+98 %  
THRU,  
50–4000 Hz  
HALL,  
RevType  
HALL: reverb simulating a concert hall  
ROOM,  
ROOM: reverb simulating a room  
PLATE  
0.1–10.0 s  
THRU,  
PLATE: reverb simulating a metal-plate reverb unit  
Duration of the reverb  
Cutoff frequency for low frequency damping (THRU: no damping)  
RevTime  
LF Damp  
50–4000 Hz  
1000 Hz–12.5 kHz,  
THRU  
HF Damp  
Cutoff frequency for high frequency damping (THRU: no damping)  
Volume level of the reverb  
ReverbLevel  
0–127  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DELAYTIME  
DLYFEEDBAK  
REVTIME  
REVERBLEV  
WIDE  
DlyTime  
DlyFeedBak  
RevTime  
ReverbLevel  
RevTime, HF Damp, ReverbLevel  
The overall reverb effect is controlled.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
(See the table above for details.)  
Descriptions  
OFF  
DLYFEEDBAK  
REVTIME  
DlyFeedBak  
RevTime  
REVERBLEV  
RVTIME+LEV  
RESOTUNE  
ReverbLevel  
RevTime, ReverbLevel  
DlyTime, DlyFeedBak  
The reverb gets deeper as strike force increases.  
Produces a special reverb sound, the pitch of which varies  
depending on the strike force.  
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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  
EQ  
L in  
EQ  
L out L in  
L out  
Delay  
Delay  
DelayLevel  
DelayLevel  
DelayLevel  
Feedback  
Feedback  
Feedback  
Feedback  
DelayLevel  
Delay  
Delay  
2-Band  
2-Band  
EQ  
R in  
EQ  
R out R in  
R out  
Parameter  
EQ Low  
EQ High  
DelayL  
Value  
Descriptions  
Low frequency amplification/attenuation  
High frequency amplification/attenuation  
Delay time from the start of the original sound to the start of the delay sound both  
on L and R channels  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
1.5–2000 ms  
DelayR  
Feedback  
FbkMode  
PhaseL  
-98–+98%  
NORMAL, CROSS  
NORMAL, INVERSE  
Rate at which the delay sound is fed back (Negative: reversed phase)  
Destination into which the delay sound is fed back (See the diagram)  
Phase of the delay sound on L/R channel  
PhaseR  
NORMAL: non-inversed phase  
INVERSE: inversed phase  
LF Damp  
HF Damp  
DelayLevel  
THRU, 50–4000 Hz  
200 Hz–12.5 kHz, THRU  
0–127  
Cutoff frequency for low frequency damping (THRU: no damping)  
Cutoff frequency for high frequency damping (THRU: no damping)  
Volume level of the delay 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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DELAYTIME  
DelayL, DelayR  
The delay time is controlled on both L and R channels  
at the same time.  
* When you control them, noise may be produced.  
FEEDBACK  
DELAYLEVEL  
Feedback  
DelayLevel  
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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  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Tempo  
20–260  
Tempo  
* You can also define the tempo by controlling the intervals at which you hit a pad  
or depress a foot switch. (Tap Tempo: Ctrl SW in CONTROL SW in Setup Edit  
-> p. 79)  
PhraseSync  
Beat  
OFF, ON  
Phrase sync switch. (Effect synchronization (Phrase Sync) -> p. 116)  
Note length  
* Settings that would result in a delay time in excess of two seconds are not per-  
mitted.  
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Feedback  
DelayLevel  
0–98%  
0–127  
Rate at which the delay sound is fed back  
Volume level of the delay 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.  
Value  
OFF  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
TEMPO  
Tempo  
* Operation when set to TEMPO may produce some noise.  
BEAT  
Beat  
FEEDBACK  
DELAYLEVEL  
Feedback  
DelayLevel  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
FEEDBACK  
DELAYLEVEL  
Feedback  
DelayLevel  
5: TAPE-ECHO  
Emulates the effects of vintage tape echo units.  
Parameter  
RepeatRate  
Intensity  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Tape speed  
Amount of repetitions of the echo sound  
Volume of the echo sound  
EffectLevel  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
REPEATRATE  
INTENSITY  
EFFECTLEV  
RepeatRate  
Intensity  
EffectLevel  
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6: CHORUS  
Adds fatness and spaciousness to a sound.  
Parameter  
Depth  
Rate  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Depth of sound vibration  
Vibration cycle  
EffectLevel  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DEPTH  
RATE  
Depth  
Rate  
EFFECTLEV  
ALL  
EffectLevel  
Depth, Rate, EffectLevel  
All parameters are controlled at the same time.  
7: PHASER  
Adds a sound with a phase lag to the original sound to produce an undulating wave of sound.  
Parameter  
Depth  
Rate  
Resonance  
EffectLevel  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Undulation depth  
Undulation cycle  
Rate of peculiarity  
Volume of the effected 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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DEPTH  
Depth  
RATE  
Rate  
RESONANCE  
EFFECTLEV  
DEPTH+RATE  
Resonance  
EffectLevel  
Depth, Rate  
Undulation depth and cycle are controlled at the  
same time.  
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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  
Depth  
Rate  
Resonance  
Manual  
Sens  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
-63–+63  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Vibration depth  
Vibration cycle  
Degree of peculiarity  
Pitch of the flanged sound  
Rate of pitch shift according to the input sound level  
Volume of the flanged sound  
EffectLevel  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DEPTH  
Depth  
RATE  
Rate  
RESONANCE  
EFFECTLEV  
DEPTH+RATE  
Resonance  
EffectLevel  
Depth, Rate  
Vibration depth and cycle are controlled at the same  
time.  
MANUAL  
Rate, Manual  
Vibration is stopped to control the pitch of the  
flanged sound.  
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9: STEPFLANGER (Step Flanger)  
tempo. It is also possible to automatically adjust the tempo to that of the wave that is played back. (Effect synchronization (Phrase  
Sync) -> p. 116)  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Sync  
OFF,  
FIXED,  
PHRASE  
Setting for synchronization of pitch shift (Effect synchronization (Phrase Sync) -> p.  
116)  
FIXED: Synchronized to Tempo  
PHRASE: Synchronized to the tempo of the wave that is played back  
Pitch shift tempo (* Configurable when Sync is FIXED or PHRASE)  
* You can also define the tempo by controlling the intervals at which you hit a pad  
or depress a foot switch. (Tap Tempo: Ctrl SW in CONTROL SW in Setup Edit  
-> p. 79)  
Tempo  
Beat  
20–260  
Note length in pitch shift (* Configurable when Sync is FIXED or PHRASE)  
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StepRate  
Depth  
0–127  
Pitch shift cycle (* Configurable when Sync is OFF)  
Vibration depth  
0–127  
Rate  
0–127  
Vibration cycle  
Resonance  
Manual  
Balance  
0–127  
0–127  
D100:0W–D0:100W  
Degree of peculiarity of the flanged sound  
Pitch of the flanged sound  
Level balance between the original sound (D) and the flanged sound (W)  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
TEMPO  
STEPRATE  
DEPTH  
Tempo  
StepRate  
Depth  
* Configurable when Sync is FIXED or PHRASE  
* Configurable when Sync is OFF  
RATE  
Rate  
RESONANCE  
BALANCE  
MANUAL  
Resonance  
Balance  
Rate, Manual  
Vibration is stopped to control the pitch of the flanged  
sound.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
STEPRATE  
DEPTH  
StepRate  
Depth  
* Configurable when Sync is OFF  
RATE  
Rate  
RESONANCE  
BALANCE  
MANUAL  
Resonance  
Balance  
Rate, Manual  
Vibration is stopped to control the pitch of the flanged sound.  
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10: TREMOLO/PAN  
Swings the volume or the pan position periodically.  
Parameter  
Rate  
Depth  
WaveShape  
Mode  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
TREMOLO,  
PAN  
Descriptions  
Rate of volume/pan swing  
Amount of volume/pan swing  
Control of the periodic wave for volume/pan swing  
TREMOLO: volume swing  
PAN: pan swing  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
RATE  
Rate  
DEPTH  
WAVESHAPE  
Depth  
WaveShape  
11: SIMPLE-COMP (Simple Compressor)  
Attenuates a high-level sound and boosts a low-level sound to compress the overall variation in volume level. It can be easily  
configured.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
Sens  
0–127  
Compressor sensitivity  
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.  
Value  
OFF  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
SENS  
Sens  
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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  
CP Thrshd  
CP Ratio  
Value  
-60–+12 dB  
1.0:1, 1.2:1, 1.5:1,  
2.0:1, 2.8:1, 4.0:1,  
8.0:1, 16.0:1, INF:1  
0.25–100 ms  
Descriptions  
Level at which the compressor effect starts to be applied  
Rate of output compression when the compressor input level exceeds CP Thrshd  
(INF: infinite)  
CP Atack  
CP Relese  
Duration from the time when the compressor input level goes above CP Thrshd to the  
start of the effect  
Duration from the time when the compressor input level goes below CP Thrshd to the  
end of the effect  
50 ms–5.00 s  
CP Gain  
EH Sens  
-6.0–+18.0 dB  
0–127  
Amplification/attenuation of the compressor output sound  
Rate of the enhancer effect  
EH MixLevel  
EQ Low  
EQ High  
0–127  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
Volume of the sound generated by the enhancer  
Amplification/attenuation at low frequency  
Amplification/attenuation at high frequency  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
EH SENS  
EH MIXLEV  
COMPRESS  
PRESENCE  
EH Sens  
EH MixLevel  
CP Thrshd, CP Ratio, CP Gain  
EH Sens, EH MixLevel, EQ High  
The rate of level compression is controlled.  
The rate of high-frequency emphasis for accentuation is  
controlled.  
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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  
XOver  
LowThrshd  
LowRatio  
Value  
200–2000 Hz  
-60–+12 dB  
1.0:1, 1.2:1, 1.5:1,  
2.0:1, 2.8:1, 4.0:1,  
8.0:1, 16.0:1, INF:1  
0.25–100 ms  
Descriptions  
Frequency at which the input sound is divided into two bands  
Level at which the effect starts to be applied (for low band)  
Rate of output compression when the input level exceeds LowThrshd (for low band)  
(INF: infinite)  
LowAtack  
LowRelese  
Duration from the time when the input level goes above LowThrshd to the start of the ef-  
fect (for low band)  
Duration from the time when the input level goes below LowThrshd to the end of the effect  
(for low band)  
50 ms–5.00 s  
LowGain  
HiThrshd  
HiRatio  
-6.0–+18.0 dB  
-60–+12 dB  
1.0:1, 1.2:1, 1.5:1,  
2.0:1, 2.8:1, 4.0:1,  
8.0:1, 16.0:1, INF:1  
0.25–100 ms  
Amplification/attenuation of the output sound (for low band)  
Level at which the effect starts to be applied (for high band)  
Rate of output compression when the input level exceeds HiThrshd (for high band)  
HiAtack  
HiRelese  
HiGain  
Duration from the time when the input level goes above HiThrshd to the start of the effect  
(for high band)  
Duration from the time when the input level goes below HiThrshd to the end of the effect  
(for high band)  
50 ms–5.00 s  
-6.0–+18.0 dB  
Amplification/attenuation of the output sound (for high band)  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
XOVER  
XOver  
LOWTHRESLD  
HITHRESLD  
LowThrshd  
HiThrshd  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
(See the table above for details.)  
Descriptions  
OFF  
LOWCOMPRES  
LowThrshd, LowRatio, LowGain  
The low band level is more intensively compressed as strike force in-  
creases.  
HICOMPRES  
HiThrshd, HiRatio, HiGain  
The high band level is more intensively compressed as strike force in-  
creases.  
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14: 4BAND-PEQ (4-Band Parametric Equalizer)  
Controls the levels at four frequencies.  
Parameter  
Freq1  
Q1  
Gain1  
Freq2  
Q2  
Gain2  
Freq3  
Q3  
Gain3  
Freq4  
Q4  
Value  
50–16.0 kHz  
Descriptions  
Center frequency 1  
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
50–16.0 kHz  
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
50–16.0 kHz  
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
50–16.0 kHz  
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
-12.0–+12.0 dB  
Range of Center frequency 1 (*The larger the value, the narrower the width)  
Amplification/attenuation at the Center frequency 1  
Center frequency 2  
Range of Center frequency 2 (*The larger the value, the narrower the width)  
Amplification/attenuation at the Center frequency 2  
Center frequency 3  
Range of Center frequency 3 (*The larger the value, the narrower the width)  
Amplification/attenuation at the Center frequency 3  
Center frequency 4  
Range of Center frequency 4 (*The larger the value, the narrower the width)  
Amplification/attenuation at the Center frequency 4  
Output level  
Gain4  
Total  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
FREQ1  
ALLFREQ  
Freq1  
Freq1, Freq2, Freq3, Freq4  
All center frequencies are shifted.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
FREQ1  
GAIN1  
ALLFREQ  
ALLGAIN  
Freq1  
Gain1  
Freq1, Freq2, Freq3, Freq4  
Gain1, Gain2, Gain3, Gain4  
All center frequencies become higher as strike force increases.  
Amplification at all center frequencies is more intensively as strike force in-  
creases.  
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15: FILTER  
Cuts high- or low-frequency sound. With overdrive, it can modulate the cut-off frequency.  
Parameter  
Cutoff  
Resonance  
Rate  
Depth  
Drive  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
LPF,  
Descriptions  
Control of the cut-off frequency  
Rate of emphasis and peculiarity on sound component at the cut-off frequency  
Vibration cycle of the cut-off frequency  
Vibration depth of the cut-off frequency  
Rate of distortion  
LPF (Low Pass Filter): cuts off high-frequency sound  
HPF (High Pass Filter): cuts off low-frequency sound  
FilterType  
HPF  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
CUTOFF  
RESONANCE  
RATE  
Cutoff  
Resonance  
Rate  
DEPTH  
DRIVE  
Depth  
Drive  
COLOR  
Cutoff, Resonance  
CUTOFF and RESONANCE are simultaneously  
controlled to produce drastic changes in the tone.  
Vibration cycle and depth are controlled at the same  
time.  
RATE+DEPTH  
Rate, Depth  
16: ISOLATOR  
Boosts or eliminates the sound at low, medium, or high frequencies.  
Parameter  
Low  
Mid  
Value  
Descriptions  
-64–+63  
-64–+63  
-64–+63  
Amplification/elimination of the sound at low frequencies  
Amplification/elimination of the sound at medium frequencies  
Amplification/elimination of the sound at high frequencies  
High  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
LOW  
MID  
Low  
Mid  
HIGH  
LO>>HI  
High  
Low, Mid, High  
Amplification frequency is continuously shifted from low  
frequency to high frequency.  
LO-HI>>MID  
Low, Mid, High  
Amplification frequency is continuously shifted from low  
or high frequency to medium frequency.  
Value  
OFF  
Parameters controlled with Velo (See the table above for details.)  
LOW  
MID  
HIGH  
Low  
Mid  
High  
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17: WAH  
Produces a wah-wah effect.  
Parameter  
Sens  
Frequency  
Resonance  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Sensitivity of the wah-wah effect  
Pitch of the effected sound  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
SENS  
Sens  
FREQUENCY  
RESONANCE  
PEDALWAH  
Frequency  
Resonance  
Frequency, Sens  
The sensitivity is set to 0 (zero) and the pitch of tone is con-  
trolled. It can be used like the pedal-based wah-wah effect.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
SENS  
FREQUENCY  
RESONANCE  
DYNAFREQ  
Sens  
Frequency  
Resonance  
Frequency, Sens  
The sensitivity is set to 0 (zero) and the pitch of tone is controlled.  
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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  
R out  
Split  
Low  
LowMix  
DriveLevel  
High  
OverDrive  
Frequency  
Split  
R in  
Low  
LowMix  
Parameter  
Drive  
Tone  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Rate of distortion  
Tone quality  
DriveCutoff  
DriveLevel  
LowMix  
0–127  
0–127  
OFF, ON  
Control of the cut-off frequency at which the distorting effect is applied  
Volume of the distorted sound  
Selection of low-frequency output  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DRIVE  
Drive  
TONE  
Tone  
CUTOFF  
DRIVELEVEL  
DriveCutoff  
DriveLevel  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DRIVE  
Drive  
TONE  
Tone  
CUTOFF  
DRIVELEVEL  
DYNAMIC  
DriveCutoff  
DriveLevel  
Drive, Tone, DriveCutoff, DriveLevel  
The sound becomes more dynamic as strike force increases.  
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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  
R out  
Split  
Low  
LowMix  
DriveLevel  
High  
Distortion  
Frequency  
Split  
R in  
Low  
LowMix  
Parameter  
Drive  
Tone  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Rate of distortion  
Tone quality  
DriveCutoff  
DriveLevel  
LowMix  
0–127  
0–127  
OFF, ON  
Control of the cut-off frequency at which the distorting effect is applied  
Volume of the distorted sound  
Selection of low-frequency output  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DRIVE  
Drive  
TONE  
Tone  
CUTOFF  
DRIVELEVEL  
DriveCutoff  
DriveLevel  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
DRIVE  
Drive  
TONE  
Tone  
CUTOFF  
DRIVELEVEL  
DYNAMIC  
DriveCutoff  
DriveLevel  
Drive, Tone, DriveCutoff, DriveLevel  
The sound becomes more dynamic as strike force increases.  
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20: LO-FI  
Produces a lo-fi sound.  
Parameter  
RateDown  
BitDown  
Filter  
Value  
0–-127  
0–-20  
Descriptions  
Decrease in sampling frequency  
Decrease in bits  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
RATEDOWN  
FILTER  
RateDown  
Filter  
21: RADIOTUNING  
Simulates a sound coming from a radio.  
Parameter  
Tuning  
NoiseLev  
FreqRange  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Radio tuning disparity  
Noise level  
Tone quality  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
TUNING  
NOISELEV  
FREQRANGE  
Tuning  
NoiseLevel  
FreqRange  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
TUNING  
FREQRANGE  
Tuning  
FreqRange  
22: RINGMODULAT (Ring Modulator)  
Changes a sound into a metallic sound. The frequency of the metallic sound can also be changed according to the input sound  
level.  
Parameter  
Frequency  
Sens  
Value  
0–127  
-63–+63  
D100:0W–D0:100W  
Descriptions  
Frequency of the metallic sound  
Rate of change in frequency of the metallic sound according to the input sound level  
Level balance between the original sound (D) and the effected sound (W)  
Balance  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
FREQUENCY  
BALANCE  
Frequency  
Balance  
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23: PITCHSHIFT  
Changes the pitch of the original sound.  
Parameter  
Pitch  
Value  
-24–+24  
Descriptions  
Amount of pitch shift (in semitones)  
Fine  
Balance  
-100–+100 Cent  
D100:0W–D0:100W  
Fine control of the pitch (in cents)  
Level balance between the original sound (D) and the sound following the shift in pitch  
(W)  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
PITCH  
FINE  
Pitch  
Fine  
BALANCE  
Balance  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
PITCH  
Pitch  
FINE+  
FINE-  
PENTATONIC  
Fine  
Fine  
Pitch, Balance  
The pitch becomes slightly higher as strike force increases.  
The pitch becomes slightly lower as strike force increases.  
The sound is shifted to a pitch on a pentatonic scale. This is effective  
when used with sound that has a clear pitch.  
The sound is shifted to a pitch on the Indian scale. This is effective  
when used with sound that has a clear pitch.  
The sound is shifted to a pitch on a wholetone scale. This is effective  
when used with sound that has a clear pitch.  
INDIA  
Pitch, Balance  
Pitch, Balance  
WHOLETONE  
24: PITCHBENDER  
Changes the pitch according to the input sound level. The sound following the shift in pitch can be fed back.  
Parameter  
Pitch  
Value  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Amount of pitch shift  
Sens  
Feedback  
Balance  
-63–+63  
0–98%  
D100:0W–D0:100W  
Degree of pitch variation according to the input sound level  
Rate at which the sound following the shift in pitch is fed back  
Level balance between the original sound (D) and the effected sound (W)  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
PITCH  
Pitch  
FEEDBACK  
BALANCE  
Feedback  
Balance  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
PITCH+  
PITCH-  
Pitch  
Pitch  
The pitch to be shifted becomes higher as strike force increases.  
The pitch to be shifted becomes lower as strike force increases.  
FEEDBACK  
BALANCE  
Feedback  
Balance  
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25: OCTAVE  
Adds a sound that is one and/or two octaves lower.  
Parameter  
Cutoff  
-1OctLevel  
-2OctLevel  
DirectLevel  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Control of frequency above which the input sound is cut off  
Volume of the one-octave lower sound  
Volume of the two-octave lower sound  
Volume of the original 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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
CUTOFF  
Cutoff  
-1OCTLEVEL  
-2OCTLEVEL  
DIRECTLEV  
-1 >> -2  
-1OctLevel  
-2OctLevel  
DirectLevel  
-1OctLevel, -2OctLevel  
Level balance between the sound that is one octave lower  
(-1Oct) and the sound that is two octaves lower (-2Oct) is  
controlled within the range from “-1Oct:-2Oct = 127:0” to  
“-1Oct:-2Oct = 0:127.”  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo  
(See the table above for details.)  
-1OctLevel  
-2OctLevel  
Descriptions  
OFF  
-1OCTLEVEL  
-2OCTLEVEL  
-1 >> -2  
-1OctLevel, -2OctLevel  
As the strike force increases, the sound level that is two octaves lower  
becomes higher, while the sound level that is one octave lower becomes  
lower.  
-2 >> -1  
-1OctLevel, -2OctLevel  
As the strike force increases, the sound level that is one octave lower be-  
comes higher, while the sound level that is two octaves lower becomes  
lower.  
26: VOICETRANS (Voice Transformer)  
Processes a human voice to change how it sounds.  
Parameter  
Formant  
Balance  
Value  
0–127  
D100:0W–D0:100W  
Descriptions  
Control of characteristics of voice (formants)  
Level balance between the original sound (D) and the effected sound (W)  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
FORMANT  
BALANCE  
Formant  
Balance  
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27: CENTRCANCEL (Center Canceller)  
Eliminates sound located at the center, such as vocals.  
Parameter  
L-RBalance  
Low  
Value  
L63–R63  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Control of the pan position at which the sound is cancelled  
Amplification of low-frequency sound at the center, such as a bass sound  
Amplification of high-frequency sound  
High  
0–127  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
L-RBALANCE  
LOW  
L-RBalance  
Low  
HIGH  
High  
Value  
OFF  
Parameters controlled with Velo (See the table above for details.)  
LOW  
HIGH  
Low  
High  
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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  
R out  
SynPercLev  
DelayLevel  
Flanger  
Lev  
Synthesizer  
Flanger  
Delay  
R in  
Parameter  
Tune  
NoiseLevel  
LfoFreqency  
LfoDepth  
Sweep  
Resonance  
Release  
Pad  
Value  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Descriptions  
Pitch of the synthesized sound  
Noise level of the synthesized sound  
Vibration cycle of the synthesized sound  
Vibration depth of the synthesized sound  
Time change of the synthesized sound  
Degree of peculiarity of the synthesized sound  
Duration of level attenuation of the synthesized sound  
Selection of a pad to be hit to produce the synthesized sound  
PAD1–PAD9,  
TRIGIN1,  
TRIGIN2,  
ALL  
PadsTuning  
SynPercLev  
FlangerRate  
FlangerReso  
FlangerLev  
DelayTime  
DelayFdbk  
DelayLevel  
-63–+63  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Control of difference in pitch among pads when Pad is set to ALL  
Volume of the synthesized sound  
Flanger vibration cycle  
Degree of peculiarity of the flanged sound  
Volume of the flanged sound  
Duration of the delay  
Rate at which the delayed sound is to be fed back  
Volume of the delayed 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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob, Velo and Pedal  
Descriptions  
(See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
TUNE  
Tune  
LFOFREQ  
LFODEPTH  
LFO  
LfoFreqency  
LfoDepth  
LfoFreqency, LfoDepth  
Vibration cycle and depth are controlled at the same  
time.  
SWEEP  
Sweep  
RELEASE  
FLGRATE  
FLGRESO  
FLGLEVEL  
DLYTIME  
DLYFDBK  
DLYLEVEL  
Release  
FlangerRate  
FlangerReso  
FlangerLev  
DelayTime  
DelayFdbk  
DelayLevel  
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29: SHORTLOOPER (Short Looper)  
Loops the input sound at a short cycle.  
The timing for playing back the looped sound can be automatically synchronized with the tempo of the wave played back. (Effect  
synchronization (Phrase Sync) -> p. 116)  
It is effective for accentuation of rhythm loops.  
Parameter  
Value  
Descriptions  
LoopSw  
OFF, ON  
If this switch is turned ON while a sound is produced, the SPD-S plays back the sound looped  
trol this parameter with the EFFECTS CONTROL knob, etc.  
Length of the loop  
LoopLength  
Tempo  
0–127  
20–260  
Tempo  
* You can also define the tempo by controlling the intervals at which you hit a pad or depress  
a foot switch. (Tap Tempo: Ctrl SW in CONTROL SW in Setup Edit -> p. 79)  
Phrase sync switch (Effect synchronization (Phrase Sync) -> p. 116)  
Timing in a measure at which the looped sound is played back (specified in sixteenth note  
units). When it is set to OFF, no looped sound is automatically played back.  
Duration of reproducing the looped sound specified in note length  
PhraseSync  
Timing  
OFF, ON  
OFF, 1–16  
Hold  
ꢂ ꢃ ꢁ3 ꢃꢄ ꢁ ꢀ3  
ꢁꢄ  
ꢅ3 ꢀꢄ  
ꢅꢄ  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
LOOPSW  
TIMING  
LOOPLENGTH  
HOLD  
LoopSw  
Timing  
LoopLength  
Hold  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
LOOPSW  
LOOPLENGTH  
LoopSw  
LoopLength  
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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  
Tempo  
20–260  
Tempo  
* You can also define the tempo by controlling the intervals at which you hit a pad or de-  
press a foot switch. (Tap Tempo: Ctrl SW in CONTROL SW in Setup Edit -> p. 79)  
Phrase sync switch (Effect synchronization (Phrase Sync) -> p. 116)  
Variation in timing of cutting off a sound (See the diagram)  
Duration of the variation  
PhraseSync  
Variation  
Rate  
OFF, ON  
VAR01–VAR16  
x1, x2, x4, x8  
x1: One measure as one cycle  
x2: 1/2 measure as one cycle  
x4: 1/4 measure as one cycle  
x8: 1/8 measure as one cycle  
Flanger  
0–127  
Flanger effect  
fig.Var16  
VAR01  
VAR02  
VAR03  
VAR04  
VAR05  
VAR06  
VAR07  
VAR08  
VAR09  
VAR10  
VAR11  
VAR12  
VAR13  
VAR14  
VAR15  
VAR16  
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.  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Knob and Pedal (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
TEMPO  
RATE  
Tempo  
Rate  
FLANGER  
Flanger  
Value  
Parameters controlled with Velo (See the table above for details.)  
OFF  
FLANGER  
Flanger  
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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).  
When PhraseSync is set to OFF, or when Sync is set to FIXED for STEPFLANGER, the effect sound is synchronized with  
an effect parameter of Tempo. While a wave is played back, synchronization is not redone.  
When PhraseSync is set to ON, or when Sync is set to PHRASE for STEPFLANGER and if the wave played back has any  
tempo, the effect sound is synchronized with the tempo. Even when they are being synchronized with the tempo of the  
wave currently played back, the effect sound is resynchronized with the tempo of the wave playback later. If the played  
back wave has no tempo, synchronization is made with the Tempo of the effect parameter. In this case, synchronization  
is not redone while any wave is played back.  
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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.  
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. (BACKUP SAVE in card utilities -> p. 73)  
Prepare the following items:  
A computer with a CD-ROM drive  
A card reader that supports CompactFlash cards  
The accompanying CD  
A CompactFlash card (formatted using the SPD-S)  
Formatting using the SPD-S -> p. 67  
Take the following steps:  
1. Connect the card reader to the computer to ensure that it can be used.  
For connecting the card reader to the computer and using them, see their respective operation manuals.  
2. Load the accompanying CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
3. Insert the CompactFlash card into the card reader.  
4. Copy the “FCTRY” folder on the accompanying CD to the “ROLAND” folder on the CompactFlash card.  
If the “ROLAND” folder on the CompactFlash card already has a “FCTRY” folder, delete the “FCTRY” folder before  
copying.  
5. Eject the CompactFlash card to which the copying was done in Step 4 from the card reader. Then, make  
sure that the SPD-S is powered off and insert it into the card slot of the SPD-S.  
6. While holding down [PATCH], [WAVE], and [CARD] switch ON the SPD-S.  
After powering it on, hold down the three buttons until “[ENTER] to Load” appears.  
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7. “[ENTER] to Load” appears. Release the three buttons. Next, press [ENTER].  
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.  
Doing so could not only destroy the data, but also cause problems for the SPD-S.  
8. “Load Completed!” appears, and the data transfer is complete. Now, eject the CompactFlash card,  
power the SPD-S off, then power it on again.  
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MIDI Implementation  
Model SPD-S  
Effect Control 1 (Controller number 12)  
Version 1.00  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
0CH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
February.14 2003  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
1. Receive data  
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*
In wave mode, the SPD-S receives no messages other than active sensing.  
MIDI messages received are not included in Phrase Maker data.  
*
This is used as the data of the EFFECTS CONTROL knob.  
Effect Control 2 (Controller number 13)  
Channel Voice Messages  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
0DH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
*
Following Channel Voice Messages can be recorded in SETUP/MIDI/MIDI  
Channel.  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
Note Off  
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This is used as the data of the Velocity Control.  
Status  
2nd byte  
kkH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
8nH  
9nH  
kkH  
00H  
Program Change  
Status  
2nd byte  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
kk = note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
CnH  
ppH  
vv = note off velocity: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
pp = Program number: 00H - 7FH (prog.1 - prog.128)  
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*
The Velocity Values of Note Off message are ignored.  
For a wave in which the trigger mode is set to SHOT or ALT, Note Off messages  
are ignored.  
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*
Not Received when SETUP/MIDI/PC TX/RX Switch is set to “OFF”.(Initial  
Value is ON)  
The sound will change beginning with the next note-on after the program  
change is received. Waves with the Trigger mode set to "SHOT" and Loop set to  
"OFF" that were already being played prior to reception of the program change  
are not affected.  
Note On  
Status  
2nd byte  
kkH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
9nH  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
kk = note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
Channel Mode Messages  
vv = note on velocity: 01H - 7FH (1 - 127)  
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Following Channel Mode Messages can be received on channel specified in  
SETUP/MIDI/MIDI Channel.  
*
For a wave in which the trigger mode is set to ALT, a sound is alternately  
generated and muted each time a Note On message is received.  
All Sounds Off (Controller number 120)  
Status  
2nd byte  
3rd byte  
Control Change  
BnH  
78H  
00H  
*
Not Received when SETUP/MIDI/CC TX/RX Switch is set to “OFF.” (Initial  
Value is ON)  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
*
When this message is received, all currently-sounding notes will be silenced.  
However, the status of channel messages will not change.  
Foot Control (Controller number 4)  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
04H  
3rd byte  
vvH  
Reset All Controllers (Controller number 121)  
Status  
2nd byte  
3rd byte  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
BnH  
79H  
00H  
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 0-63=OFF, 64-127=ON  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
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This is used as the data of the “WAVE SW” function of the Foot Switch.  
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When this message is received, the following controllers will be set to their reset  
values.  
Expression (Controller number 11)  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
0BH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
Controller  
Reset value  
0 (off)  
Foot Control  
Expression  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
0 (off)  
Effect Control 1  
Effect Control 2  
0 (off)  
0 (off)  
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This is used as the data of the Expression Pedal.  
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All Notes Off (Controller number 123)  
Data transmission  
The SPD-S supports bulk dumping/loading of patch parameters and setup  
Status  
2nd byte  
3rd byte  
BnH  
7BH  
00H  
parameters with the use of exclusive messages.  
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.  
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When an All Notes Off message is received, all notes that are set to “on” are  
turned “off” except waves in which the trigger mode is set to SHOT or ALT.  
Request data 1 RQ1 (11H)  
This message requests the other device to send data.  
When a Data Request message is received, if the device is ready to transmit data  
and if the address and size are appropriate, the requested data will be transmitted  
as a “Data Set 1 (DT1)” message. If not, nothing will be transmitted.  
The only data request messages that the SPD-S can receive are Bulk Dump Request  
messages.  
System Realtime Message  
Active Sensing  
Status  
FEH  
Status  
F0H  
Data byte  
Status  
F7H  
*
When Active Sensing is received, the unit will begin monitoring the intervals of  
all further messages. While monitoring, if the interval between messages  
exceeds about 420ms, the same processing will be carried out as when All  
Sounds Off, All Notes Off and Reset All Controllers are received, and message  
interval monitoring will be halted.  
41H, dev, 00H, 67H, 11H,  
aaH, bbH, ccH, ddH,  
ssH, ttH, uuH,vvH,  
sum  
Byte  
F0H  
Explanation  
System Exclusive Message  
Exclusive status  
ID number (Roland)  
41H  
dev  
Device ID (dev: 00H - 1FH (1 - 32) Initial value is 10H (17))  
Status  
F0H  
Data byte  
Status  
00H 67H  
11H  
Model ID (SPD-S)  
iiH, ddH, ......, eeH F7H  
Command ID (RQ1)  
aaH  
Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the  
F0H:  
System Exclusive Message status  
requested data  
ii = ID number:  
an ID number (manufacturer ID) to indicate the manufacturer  
whose Exclusive message this is. Roland’s manufacturer ID is  
41H.  
bbH  
ccH  
Address 2nd: 2nd byte of the starting address of the requested  
data  
Address 3rd: 3rd byte of the starting address of the requested  
ID numbers 7EH and 7FH are extensions of the MIDI standard;  
Universal Non-realtime Messages (7EH) and Universal  
Realtime Messages (7FH).  
data  
ddH  
Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the requested  
data  
Size MSB  
dd,..., ee = data:  
F7H:  
00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
ssH  
ttH  
EOX (End Of Exclusive)  
Size 2nd  
uuH  
vvH  
sum  
F7H  
Size 3rd  
The System Exclusive Messages received by SPD-S are; Universal Non-realtime  
System Exclusive Messages, Data Requests (RQ1), and Data Set (DT1).  
Size LSB  
Checksum  
EOX (End Of Exclusive)  
Universal  
Non-realtime  
System  
Exclusive  
Messages  
Identity Request  
Status  
F0H  
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Regarding the checksum please refer to Page 123.  
For Bulk Dump Request, you must use the Address and Size listed in the  
following Bulk Dump Request.  
Data byte  
Status  
7EH, dev, 06H, 01HF7H  
Parameter Dump Request  
Byte  
Explanation  
F0H  
Exclusive status  
Address (H)  
70 00 00 00  
Size (H)  
7EH  
ID number (universal non-realtime message)  
00 00 00 00 (SETUP: request for all setup except Device ID and  
LCD Contrast)  
dev  
Device ID (dev:00H - 1FH (1 - 32) Initial value is 10H (17))  
06H, 01H  
F7H  
71 00 00 00  
00 00 00 00 (ALL PATCHES: dump request for all patches)  
EOX (End Of Exclusive)  
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Even if the Device ID is 7FH (Broadcast), Identity reply message will be  
transmitted.  
When Identity Request is received, Identity reply message will be transmitted  
(Page 122).  
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Data set 1 DT1 (12H)  
This is the message that actually performs data transmission.  
The SPD-S only receives bulk data.  
2. Transmit data  
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In wave mode, the SPD-S sends no messages other than active sensing.  
Messages included in Phrase Maker data are not transmitted.  
When SETUP/MIDI/Soft Thru is set to “ON”, messages received in addition to  
the following messages are also sent.  
Status  
F0H  
Data byte  
Status  
F7H  
41H, dev, 00H, 67H, 12H,  
aaH, bbH, ccH, ddH, eeH,... ffH,  
sum  
Channel Voice Messages  
Byte  
F0H  
Explanation  
*
The following channel voice messages are transmitted on the channel specified  
in the SETUP/MIDI/MIDI Channel.  
Exclusive status  
ID number (Roland)  
41H  
dev  
Device ID (dev: 00H - 1FH (1 - 32) Initial value is 10H (17))  
00H 67H  
12H  
Model ID (SPD-S)  
Note Off  
Command ID (DT1)  
Status  
2nd byte  
kkH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
aaH  
Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the  
8nH  
transmitted data  
bbH  
ccH  
ddH  
eeH  
Address 2nd: 2nd byte of the starting address of the transmitted  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
kk = note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
vv = Note off velocity: 40H (64) fixed  
data  
Address 3rd: 3rd byte of the starting address of the transmitted  
data  
Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the  
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Note Off message is sent when the time specified in PATCH/PAD  
transmitted data  
CONTROL/Gate Time has lapsed after a pad has been struck.  
Data: the actual data to be transmitted. Multiple bytes of data  
are transmitted starting from the address.  
Note On  
Status  
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2nd byte  
kkH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
ffH  
sum  
F7H  
Data  
9nH  
Checksum  
EOX (End Of Exclusive)  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
kk = note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
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The amount of data that can be transmitted at once time will depend on the type  
of data, and data must be requested using a specific starting address and size.  
If “Data Set 1” is transmitted successively, there must be an interval of at least  
40 ms.  
vv = note on velocity: 01H - 7FH (1 - 127)  
Control Change  
Regarding the checksum please refer to Page 123.  
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Not transmitted when SETUP/MIDI/CC TX/RX Switch is set to “OFF.” (Initial  
Value is ON)  
Foot Control (Controller number 4)  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
04H  
3rd byte  
vvH  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 0-63=OFF, 64-127=ON  
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This message is sent when the foot switch to which WAVE SW is assigned in  
SETUP/CONTROL SW is depressed. The transmission is not triggered if any  
other function is assigned to the foot switch.  
Expression (Controller number 11)  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
0BH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
*
The SPD-S tramsmits a value corresponding to the position of the Expression  
pedal.  
Effect Control 1 (Controller number 12)  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
0CH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)  
*
When the EFFECTS CONTROL knob is turned, the corresponding value will be  
transmitted.  
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Effect Control 2 (Controller number 13)  
Data Transmission  
Data set 1 DT1 (12H)  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
0DH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
Status  
F0H  
Data byte  
Status  
F7H  
41H, dev, 00H, 67H, 12H,  
aaH, bbH, ccH, ddH, eeH,... ffH,  
sum  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (1 - 127)  
*
This message is transmitted when a pad for which PATCH/PAD CONTROL/  
Effects Switch is set to VELO is struck.  
Byte  
F0H  
Explanation  
Exclusive status  
ID number (Roland)  
41H  
Program Change  
dev  
Device ID (dev: 00H - 1FH (1 - 32) Initial value is 10H(17))  
Status  
2nd byte  
00H 67H  
12H  
Model ID (SPD-S)  
CnH  
ppH  
Command ID (DT1)  
aaH  
Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the data to  
n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)  
pp = Program number: 00H - 7FH (prog.1 - prog.128)  
be sent  
bbH  
ccH  
ddH  
eeH  
Address 2nd: 2nd byte of the starting address of the data to be  
sent  
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The program number is transmitted when a patch is selected.  
Not transmitted when SETUP/MIDI/PC TX/RX Switch is set to “OFF.” (Initial  
Value is ON)  
Address 3rd: 3rd byte of the starting address of the data to be  
sent.  
Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the data to be  
sent.  
Data: the actual data to be sent. Multiple bytes of data are  
System Realtime Message  
transmitted in order starting from the address.  
:
:
Active sensing  
ffH  
sum  
F7H  
Data  
Status  
Checksum  
FEH  
EOX (End Of Exclusive)  
*
*
This will be transmitted constantly at intervals of approximately 250 ms.  
Not transmitted when SETUP/MIDI/MIDI Ch is set to OFF.  
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The amount of data that can be transmitted at once time will depend on the type  
of data, and data must be requested using a specific starting address and size.  
Data larger than 128 bytes must be divided into packets of 128 bytes or less. If  
“Data Set 1” is transmitted successively, there must be an interval of at least 40  
ms between packets.  
System Exclusive Messages  
*
Regarding the checksum please refer to Page 123.  
*
Regarding the system exclusive message refer to Page 120.  
Identity reply and Data Set  
transmitted by SPD-S.  
1
(DT1) are the only System Exclusive messages  
When an appropriate Identity Request or Data Request  
received, the requested internal data will be transmitted.  
1
(RQ1) message is  
*
Not transmitted when SETUP/MIDI/MIDI Ch is set to OFF.  
Universal  
Non-realtime  
System  
Exclusive  
Messages  
Identity Reply  
Status  
F0H  
Data byte  
Status  
F7H  
7EH, dev, 06H, 02H, 41H,  
67H, 01H, 00H, 00H,  
00H, 00H, 00H, 00H  
Byte  
Explanation  
F0H  
Exclusive status  
7EH  
ID number (universal non-realtime message)  
dev  
Device ID (dev: 00H - 1FH (1 - 32) Initial value is 10H(17))  
Identity Reply  
06H 02H  
41H  
ID number(Roland)  
67H 01H  
00H 00H  
Device family code  
Device family number code  
00H 00H 00H 00H software revision level  
F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive)  
*
When Identity Request (Page 120) is received, Identity Reply message will be  
transmitted.  
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Calculation of the Checksum of Exclusive  
Messages  
3. Supplementary material  
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.  
The value of the checksum is determined by the address and data (or size) of the  
transmitted exclusive message.  
In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of exclusive messages etc.  
are expressed as hexadecimal values for each 7 bits.  
The following table shows how these correspond to decimal numbers.  
How to calculate the checksum (hexadecimal numbers are  
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An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.  
indicated by “H”)  
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| D | H || D | H || D | H || D | H  
|——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————|  
The checksum is a value derived by adding the address, size and checksum itself  
and inverting the lower 7 bits.  
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0 | 00H ||  
1 | 01H ||  
2 | 02H ||  
3 | 03H ||  
4 | 04H ||  
5 | 05H ||  
6 | 06H ||  
7 | 07H ||  
8 | 08H ||  
9 | 09H ||  
10 | 0AH ||  
11 | 0BH ||  
12 | 0CH ||  
13 | 0DH ||  
14 | 0EH ||  
15 | 0FH ||  
16 | 10H ||  
17 | 11H ||  
18 | 12H ||  
19 | 13H ||  
20 | 14H ||  
21 | 15H ||  
22 | 16H ||  
23 | 17H ||  
24 | 18H ||  
25 | 19H ||  
26 | 1AH ||  
27 | 1BH ||  
28 | 1CH ||  
29 | 1DH ||  
30 | 1EH ||  
31 | 1FH ||  
32 | 20H ||  
33 | 21H ||  
34 | 22H ||  
35 | 23H ||  
36 | 24H ||  
37 | 25H ||  
38 | 26H ||  
39 | 27H ||  
40 | 28H ||  
41 | 29H ||  
42 | 2AH ||  
43 | 2BH ||  
44 | 2CH ||  
45 | 2DH ||  
46 | 2EH ||  
47 | 2FH ||  
48 | 30H ||  
49 | 31H ||  
50 | 32H ||  
51 | 33H ||  
52 | 34H ||  
53 | 35H ||  
54 | 36H ||  
55 | 37H ||  
56 | 38H ||  
57 | 39H ||  
58 | 3AH ||  
59 | 3BH ||  
60 | 3CH ||  
61 | 3DH ||  
62 | 3EH ||  
63 | 3FH ||  
64 | 40H ||  
65 | 41H ||  
66 | 42H ||  
67 | 43H ||  
96 | 60H |  
97 | 61H |  
98 | 62H |  
99 | 63H |  
Here’s an example of how the checksum is calculated.  
We will assume that in the exclusive message we are transmitting, the address is aa  
bb cc ddH and the data or size is ee ff gg hhH.  
68 | 44H || 100 | 64H |  
69 | 45H || 101 | 65H |  
70 | 46H || 102 | 66H |  
71 | 47H || 103 | 67H |  
72 | 48H || 104 | 68H |  
73 | 49H || 105 | 69H |  
74 | 4AH || 106 | 6AH |  
75 | 4BH || 107 | 6BH |  
76 | 4CH || 108 | 6CH |  
77 | 4DH || 109 | 6DH |  
78 | 4EH || 110 | 6EH |  
79 | 4FH || 111 | 6FH |  
80 | 50H || 112 | 70H |  
81 | 51H || 113 | 71H |  
82 | 52H || 114 | 72H |  
83 | 53H || 115 | 73H |  
84 | 54H || 116 | 74H |  
85 | 55H || 117 | 75H |  
86 | 56H || 118 | 76H |  
87 | 57H || 119 | 77H |  
88 | 58H || 120 | 78H |  
89 | 59H || 121 | 79H |  
90 | 5AH || 122 | 7AH |  
91 | 5BH || 123 | 7BH |  
92 | 5CH || 124 | 7CH |  
93 | 5DH || 125 | 7DH |  
94 | 5EH || 126 | 7EH |  
95 | 5FH || 127 | 7FH |  
aa + bb + cc + dd + ee + ff + gg + hh = sum  
sum / 128 = quotient ... remainder  
128 - remainder = checksum  
(However, the checksum will be 0 if the remainder is 0.)  
+——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+  
D: decimal  
H: hexadecimal  
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Decimal values such as MIDI channel, bank select, and program change are  
listed as one(1) greater than the values given in the above table.  
A 7-bit byte can express data in the range of 128 steps. For data where greater  
precision is required, we must use two or more bytes. For example, two  
hexadecimal numbers aa bbH expressing two 7-bit bytes would indicate a value  
of aa x 128 + bb.  
<Example1> What is the decimal expression of 5AH?  
From the preceding table, 5AH = 90  
<Example2> What is the decimal expression of the value 12 34H  
given as hexadecimal for each 7 bits?  
From the preceding table, since 12H = 18 and 34H = 52  
18 x 128 + 52 = 2356  
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SAMPLING PAD  
Model SPD-S  
Date : Feb. 14, 2003  
Version : 1.00  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Function...  
Basic  
Channel  
Default  
Changed  
1–16, OFF  
1–16, OFF  
1–16, OFF  
1–16, OFF  
Memorized (Non-Volatile)  
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
Mode 3  
x
Mode 3  
x
Mode  
**************  
**************  
*1  
*1  
Note  
Number  
0–127  
**************  
0–127  
0–127  
: True Voice  
Note On  
Note Off  
o
o
9nH, v=1–127  
8nH, v=64  
o
x
Velocity  
After  
Touch  
Key's  
Channel's  
x
x
x
x
Pitch Bend  
x
x
4
11  
12  
13  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Foot Control  
Expression  
Effect Control 1  
Effect Control 2  
Control  
Change  
1–127  
Program Number: 1–128  
Program  
Change  
o
o
0–127  
0–127  
: True Number  
System Exclusive  
o
o
: Song Position  
: Song Select  
: Tune Request  
x
x
x
x
x
x
System  
Common  
System  
Real Time  
: Clock  
: Commands  
x
x
x
x
: All Sound Off  
: Reset All Controllers  
: Local On/Off  
: All Notes Off  
: Active Sensing  
: System Reset  
x
x
x
x
o
x
o
o
x
o
o
x
Aux  
Messages  
*1 Can be set and stored for each pad.  
- In wave mode, the SPD-S receives or sends no messages other than active  
sensing.  
Notes  
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO  
o: Yes  
x: No  
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Troubleshooting  
This section outlines points to check if you experience  
problems, and what to do about them.  
Is Sensitivity set to a low value?  
Raise the Sensitivity value. (p. 77, p. 81, p. 83)  
Is Local Control set to OFF?  
If so, pads are separated from the sound generator and as a  
result no sound is produced when they’re struck. Set the  
Local Control to ON. (p. 84)  
Problems When Playing the  
Internal Sound Generator  
Certain Pads Don’t Sound  
Are the SPD-S and external devices connected  
correctly?  
Is the level of WAVE A/B low?  
Adjust the level of WAVE A/B. (p. 34)  
Check the connections. (p. 20)  
An audio cable may be broken.  
The level can be controlled with the EFFECTS CONTROL  
knob for some effect types. For effect types and  
controllability using the EFFECTS CONTROL knob, see  
“Effect list.” (p. 92)  
You may be using an audio cable with a built-in  
resistor.  
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor (e.g.,  
Roland PCS series).  
Is Ctrl SW set to REC-REH, TAP TEMPO or SOUND  
OFF?  
The volume of a connected amp or mixer may be  
turned down.  
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.  
Is Mute Group set to anything other than OFF?  
Set Mute Group to OFF. (p. 36)  
If there is sound through the headphones, the problem may  
be that a connecting cable is damaged, or there is a problem  
with the amp or mixer. Check the amplification system and  
the audio connections. (p. 20)  
Is Trigger in Wave Edit set to ALTERNATE?  
If so, the wave is alternately muted and reproduced each  
time you hit a pad. Set Trigger to SHOT to reproduce the  
wave each time you hit the pad. (p. 46)  
Is the pad indicator or [START/STOP] lit when you  
want to play back a wave?  
Is the Mask Time value appropriate?  
When you hit a pad in patch mode, the pad indicator lights  
and the wave is played back. If it is not lit after a strike,  
I000 OFF” or an empty wave is assigned to the pad.  
Assign a non-empty wave to the pad or execute sampling/  
resampling.  
Sometimes you can inadvertently produce a second hit on a  
pad even though you think you’ve hit it just once; the stick’s  
momentum can cause it to touch the pad right after the first  
hit. In such situations, if the trigger mode for the wave is set  
to ALT, sound production is stopped if there is a second  
strike. Raise the Mask Time value. (p. 77, p. 82)  
When you hit a pad in wave mode, [START/STOP] lights  
and the wave is played back. If it is not lit after a strike,  
I000 OFF” or an empty wave is selected. Select a non-  
empty wave or execute sampling/resampling.  
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Troubleshooting  
Sound Production Is not Stopped  
Mic Sound Is not Output/Is too  
Weak  
Press [ALL SOUND OFF] to stop all sounds being  
produced. (p. 31)  
The input source may be set to LINE.  
Set the MIC/LINE switch on the rear panel to “MIC”.  
Is Trigger in Wave Edit set to SHOT?  
If so, sound production lasts until the end point of the  
wave, so you may feel that the sound is continuing  
endlessly when a long wave is played back. If Trigger is set  
to ALT, the wave is alternately reproduced or muted each  
time you hit the playing surface. (p. 46)  
The mic level may have been lowered.  
Use the INPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel to adjust the  
level appropriately. (p. 26, p. 54, p. 56)  
Can’t Record a Wave  
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  
Is Dynamics set to OFF?  
A Sampled Sound Contains Much  
Noise or Distortion  
Set Dynamics to ON. (p. 36)  
Is the input level appropriate?  
Controlled with Strike Strength  
If the input level is too high, the sampled sound may be  
distorted. If it is too low, the sampled sound may contain  
overt noise. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL knob while watching  
the level meter displayed on the screen to maximize the  
input level within the range in which the excess level  
indication remains unlit. (p. 26, p. 54, p. 56)  
Are Sensitivity and VeloCurve set appropriately?  
Adjust Sensitivity and VeloCurve. (p. 77, p. 81, p. 83)  
An Externally Input Sound Is not  
Produced, or Is Produced at a Low  
Volume  
Are the effect settings appropriate?  
Some types of effect may increase the level louder than the  
original sample, or may intentionally distort the sound.  
Some effects will also cause noise to be emphasized.  
Temporarily turn off effects, and check whether the wave  
itself contains noise or distortion. Then adjust the effect  
and control knobs, refer to “Effects List.” (p. 92)  
To produce an externally input sound in any event other  
than sampling, set Input Mix to ON. During sampling, an  
externally input sound is produced irrespective of the Input  
Mix value. (p. 76)  
Is the input level low?  
Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob to an appropriate level. (p. 26,  
p. 54, p. 56)  
Is the volume of the device connected to LINE IN  
jacks low?  
Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.  
You may be using an audio cable with a built-in  
resistor.  
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor (e.g.,  
Roland PCS series).  
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Troubleshooting  
Is the memory card formatted correctly?  
Problems with Internal  
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  
Internal Memory  
Problems When Using an  
External Pad  
It is possible that the power was turned off while  
data was being written into internal memory.  
The lost data cannot be recovered. In this case, it is possible  
that all of the internal memory data may be damaged. If  
you continue using the SPD-S in this state, further  
malfunctions may occur. Please initialize the internal  
memory. When you initialize, all data in internal memory  
will be lost.  
No Sound  
Is InputMode set appropriately?  
If using two pads, set it to TRGx2.  
If using a pad with the rim-shot feature, set it to HD&RM.  
To use the rim-shot/edge-shot/bell-shot features, connect a  
pad using a stereo cable that comes with the pad product. In  
this case, you can connect one pad only. (p. 80)  
Problems with a Memory  
Card  
The Volume Cannot Be Properly  
Data Was not Saved Correctly in a  
Memory Card  
Is Trig Type set appropriately?  
Specify the trigger type according to the pad in use. Adjust  
Sensitivity and VeloCurve. (p. 77, p. 81, p. 83)  
It is possible that the power was turned off while  
data was being written into the memory card.  
The lost data cannot be recovered. In this case, it is possible  
that the data of the entire memory card has been damaged.  
If you continue using the SPD-S in this state, further  
malfunctions may occur. Please format the memory card.  
When you format, all data in the memory card will be lost.  
Weak Strike  
Is the Threshold value too large?  
Set Threshold to an appropriate value. (p. 81)  
An Inserted Memory Card Is not  
Detected  
When Striking Repeatedly, some  
Sounds Are Lost  
Can’t Select Data from a Memory  
Card  
Make the trigger type match. In some cases, when using  
pads or acoustic drum triggers from other manufacturers,  
you should make your settings in Scan Time or other  
parameters. (p. 80)  
Is the memory card inserted correctly?  
After the shutdown operation, remove the memory card,  
then re-insert the memory card correctly. (p. 23)  
Is the memory card an appropriate type?  
The SPD-S can use 16 MB–512 MB (3.3V) CompactFlash  
memory cards. Other types cannot be used.  
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Troubleshooting  
Sound Production Is not Stopped  
Problems When Using a Foot  
Switch  
Press [ALL SOUND OFF] to stop all sounds being  
produced. (p. 31)  
Is Trigger in Wave Edit set to SHOT or ALTERNATE?  
A Sound Is Produced When the  
If so, the SPD-S does not receive any Note Off messages.  
Set Trigger to GATE so that the SPD-S receives Note Off  
messages to mute the sound. (p. 46)  
Is FootSWPolarity set appropriately?  
Set the polarity according to the foot switch in use. When  
using a DP-2, set it to “+.” (p. 76)  
Effects Are Uncontrollable, or It Is  
Wave A and Wave B  
Problems When Playing Back  
a Sample from an External  
MIDI Device  
Is CC TX/RX set to OFF?  
Set CC TX/RX to ON. (p. 84)  
Is “I000 OFF” or any empty wave assigned to  
Wave B?  
No Sound  
Select a non-empty wave for Wave B (p. 35), or execute  
sampling/resampling.  
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?  
Check the connections.  
A MIDI cable may be broken.  
Is the MIDI channel set correctly?  
Set the MIDI channels of the SPD-S and external MIDI  
device to the same setting. (p. 84)  
When a note number that is not assigned to any pad is  
received, the SPD-S produces no sound. Change the note  
number value or switch over to a patch to which another  
note number is assigned. (p. 36)  
Is the same note number assigned to more than one  
pad?  
If so, the SPD-S produces only the sound assigned to one  
pad. Assign a unique note number to each of the pads.  
(p. 36)  
Is the program number set appropriately?  
Match the program number on the SPD-S with that on the  
external MIDI device.  
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Troubleshooting  
The MIDI Sound Module Cannot Be  
Controlled with the EFFECTS  
Pedal  
Problems When Playing an  
External MIDI Sound Module  
No Sound  
Is CC TX/RX set to OFF?  
Set CC TX/RX set to ON. (p. 84)  
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?  
Check the connections.  
A MIDI cable may be broken.  
Other Problems  
Is the volume of the MIDI sound module turned  
down?  
The SPD-S Receives No Exclusive  
Messages  
Raise the volume.  
Is the MIDI channel set correctly?  
Is MIDI CH set to OFF?  
Set the MIDI channels of the SPD-S and external MIDI  
device to the same setting. (p. 84)  
If so, the SPD-S cannot receive MIDI messages. Set MIDI  
CH to any value other than OFF. (p. 84)  
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  
number of the transmitting MIDI sound module. (p. 84)  
Is Ctrl SW set to REC-REH, TAP TEMPO or SOUND  
OFF?  
Effects Do not Function  
If so, the pad won’t transmit note information. Set Ctrl SW  
to OFF. (p. 79)  
Is [EFFECTS] switched off?  
Switch [EFFECTS] on. (p. 31)  
The Screen Display Is So Faint or  
Is Gate Time set too low?  
If you are playing a sound with a soft attack, set a longer  
Gate Time. (p. 36)  
Has the display’s contrast been properly adjusted?  
Adjust the value on the screen for the LCD Contrast  
parameter (p. 76) or by pressing [PATCH] and [-]/[+] in  
patch mode (p. 90). Viewing angle and the room  
The Sound of the MIDI Sound  
Module Changes/Doesn’t Change  
When You Change Patches  
temperature affect the visibility of the screen. Reposition the  
SPD-S as needed to make the screen display easy to read.  
Is PC TX/RX set appropriately?  
To be able to change the sounds of the MIDI sound module,  
set PC TX/RX to ON. When you do not want to change the  
sounds of the MIDI sound module, set it to OFF. (p. 84)  
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Message List  
General  
Message  
Descriptions  
Measures  
system error!  
An error has occurred in the internal system.  
ter.  
memory damaged!  
The contents of the internal memory are  
damaged.  
Press any button on the panel to display “[ENTER] to  
init.” Press [ENTER] to initialize the internal memory. If  
the problem cannot be solved, contact your retailer or  
the nearest Roland Service Center.  
Disable the wave protection. (p. 88)  
wave protected!  
no empty wave!  
memory full!  
Wave protection is enabled and the request-  
ed operation cannot be executed.  
No wave is empty and the requested opera-  
tion cannot be executed.  
The memory has insufficient free space for  
sampling or resampling. And the requested  
operation cannot be executed.  
Delete unneeded waves.  
Delete unneeded waves.  
In Phrase Maker, the limit on the number of  
sounds that can be stored has been exceeded.  
Proper playback could not be achieved be-  
cause an excessive amount of data was re-  
corded using Phrase Maker.  
data overload!  
no pieces!  
None of the chopped pieces is selected and  
the requested operation cannot be executed.  
The wave you are trying to resample has  
more than four voices.  
In Wave Delete, etc. an empty wave is select-  
ed and the requested operation cannot be ex-  
ecuted.  
over 4 voices!  
cannot execute!  
Select a wave that has data.  
In Wave Copy, a data-containing wave is se-  
lected as the destination and the requested  
operation cannot be executed.  
Select an empty wave.  
A patch to which no wave has been assigned  
is selected for resampling in the patch mode,  
and resampling cannot be executed.  
The sound generation speed is not sufficient.  
Buttons are locked, so button operations  
won’t be accepted.  
Select a patch to which a wave has been assigned.  
busy!  
lock!  
Reduce the number of voices.  
Unlock the buttons. (p. 31)  
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Message List  
Memory card (CompactFlash)  
Message  
Descriptions  
Measures  
card damaged!  
unformatted!  
The data stored on the card has been corrupted.  
A card the format of which is not supported by  
SPD-S has been inserted.  
Format the card. (p. 67)  
Format the card. (p. 67)  
The data stored on the card has been corrupted.  
A card the size of which is not supported by  
SPD-S has been inserted.  
You are trying to import an audio file that can-  
not be imported to SPD-S.  
Format the card. (p. 67)  
unsupported!  
Cards supported by SPD-S are 3.3 V CompactFlash  
cards with the capacity of 16 to 512 MB. Check the card.  
Refer to the notes on importing audio files. (p. 69)  
no card!  
No card is in the slot and the requested opera-  
tion cannot be executed.  
Insert a card.  
no empty backup!  
same file exist!  
cannot execute!  
The card has no empty backup data set and the  
requested operation cannot be executed.  
There is an audio file with an identical file  
name.  
In File Import, the card has no audio file and the  
requested operation cannot be executed.  
In Backup Load/Delete, an empty backup data  
set is selected and the requested operation can-  
not be executed.  
In Backup Save, a non-empty backup data set is  
selected as destination and the requested oper-  
ation cannot be executed.  
The card has been ejected without shutdown  
operation. Data stored in internal memory or  
on the memory card may have been lost.  
Delete unwanted backup data.  
Rename a file on the card using a computer or delete  
the file.  
Refer to the notes on importing audio files. (p. 69)  
Select a non-empty backup data set.  
Select an empty backup data set.  
card ejected!  
MIDI  
Message  
Descriptions  
Measures  
checksum error!  
The checksum value in the System Exclusive  
message is incorrect.  
MIDI buff full!  
MIDI Rx error!  
MIDI offline!  
The volume of MIDI messages received is  
too large and cannot be processed.  
The SPD-S failed to receive a MIDI message  
correctly.  
Reduce the volume of MIDI messages sent to the SPD-S.  
Check that no illegal MIDI message has been sent.  
MIDI cable connection is faulty.  
Check that the MIDI cables are connected correctly, and  
they are not broken.  
Other  
Message  
Descriptions  
Rec (while sampling)  
Resample Rec  
now writing..  
now processing..  
shutdown..  
If the SPD-S is powered off while any of these indications are displayed, the data in memory may be  
destroyed.  
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Specifications  
Connectors  
SPD-S: Sampling Pad  
Output Jacks (L/Mono, R) (1/4 inch phone type)  
Input Jacks (L/Mono, R) (1/4 inch phone type)  
Pads  
Built-in Pads: 9  
*LINE/MIC selectable  
Headphones Jack (Stereo) (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)  
Trigger Input Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type)  
Expression Pedal (1/4 inch TRS phone type)  
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)  
Maximum Polyphony  
8 voices  
Sampling Mode  
Foot Switch Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type)  
CompactFlash Card Slot  
Fine/Standard/Long  
Sampling Frequency  
Power Supply  
44.1 kHz  
DC 9 V: AC Adaptor  
Input Level  
Line: -10 dBu  
Mic: -50 dBu  
Current Draw  
1,000 mA  
Dimensions  
Input Impedance  
342 (W) x 282 (D) x 83 (H) mm  
13-1/2 (W) x 11-1/8 (D) x 3-5/16 (H) inches  
10 k(LINE/MIC)  
Output Level  
Weight  
Output: -10 dBu  
2.1 kg  
4 lbs 11 oz (excluding AC adaptor)  
Output Impedance  
Output: 1 kΩ  
Accessories  
Headphones: 47 Ω  
Owner’s Manual  
*
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms  
AC Adaptor (ACI-120C/ACI-230C/ACB-230E/ACB-240A)  
Sampling CD  
Slit Tape  
Memory  
Patches: 128  
Waves:  
Security Screw x 2  
Hexagon Wrench  
Internal: 399 (Pre-loaded Sound 181)  
Card: 500  
Options  
Pads (PD-120, PD-100, PD-80, PD-80R, PD-9, PD-7, PD-6,  
KD-7)  
Maximum Sampling Time  
12 min. approx. (Internal Memory, Long Mode)  
Expression Pedal (EV-5)  
Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5U)  
Effects  
Hi-Hat Control Pedal (FD-7)  
PCS Connecting Cord Set (PCS-31)  
All Purpose Clamp Set (APC-33)  
Multi-Effects (30 types) + Ambience (System)  
Display  
16 characters, 1 line (backlit LCD)  
*
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/  
or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior  
notice.  
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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).  
No.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name  
Join Us!  
Filter-9  
No.  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
Name  
No.  
48  
:
:
Name  
NewPatch  
No.  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
Name  
Join Us!  
Filter-9  
No.  
106  
107  
108  
109  
110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
119  
120  
121  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
127  
128  
Name  
CoolWind  
EchoohcE  
Voices  
TR808Dr2  
SnglHead  
Perffect  
Timbales  
Conga  
RhytmBox  
Chimes  
Cym&Gong  
Add On  
Percuss1  
Percuss2  
Percuss3  
Percuss4  
SynSweep  
Phaser  
CoolWind  
EchoohcE  
Voices  
TR808Dr2  
SnglHead  
Perffect  
Timbales  
Conga  
RhytmBox  
Chimes  
Cym&Gong  
Add On  
Percuss1  
Percuss2  
Percuss3  
Percuss4  
SynSweep  
Phaser  
:
:
HipHoppr  
LAttin!!  
DrumNfil  
Efct-Me!  
CajonBt  
Eco-Echo  
VeloCity  
Industry  
AcousDrs  
Bongo  
TR808Dr1  
909Mania  
Outback  
SappBeat  
Winter  
HipHoppr  
LAttin!!  
DrumNfil  
Efct-Me!  
CajonBt  
Eco-Echo  
VeloCity  
Industry  
AcousDrs  
Bongo  
TR808Dr1  
909Mania  
Outback  
SappBeat  
Winter  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
98  
99  
All Perc  
RudeDrs  
TablaJam  
Drums-Q  
Mr.LO-FI  
Pulsar  
All Perc  
RudeDrs  
TablaJam  
Drums-Q  
Mr.LO-FI  
Pulsar  
Radio  
Slicer  
ShrtLupr  
RingMod  
OvrDrive  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
Radio  
Slicer  
ShrtLupr  
RingMod  
OvrDrive  
:
:
81  
:
:
Spiral  
NewPatch  
Spiral  
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Wave List  
Each wave in the following tables will be over-written when you save the edited one. If you need to restore the all waves to  
factory settings, refer to “Restoring the Factory Settings Using the Accompanying CD” (p. 117).  
<Off>  
No.  
I000  
<Phrase>  
<S.E.>  
No.  
<Percussion>  
Name  
OFF  
No.  
Name  
Name  
No.  
Name  
No.  
Name  
I001  
I002  
I003  
I004  
I005  
I006  
I007  
I008  
I009  
I010  
I011  
I012  
I013  
I014  
I015  
I016  
I017  
I018  
I019  
I020  
I021  
I022  
I023  
I024  
I025  
I026  
I027  
I028  
I029  
I030  
I031  
Moon Drs  
Moon Bas  
Moon Gt1  
Moon Gt2  
Moon Vo  
JzStpDrs  
JzStpBas  
JzStpChd  
JzStpPad  
JzStpMel  
2step Bt  
I032  
I033  
I034  
I035  
I036  
I037  
I038  
I039  
I040  
I041  
I042  
I043  
I044  
I045  
I046  
I047  
I048  
I049  
I050  
I051  
I052  
AirDrft1  
AirDrft2  
SuperLow  
RevoDown  
SwepNoiz  
VerbyHit  
RevLASER  
WhtPulse  
Sperks  
SldWhstl  
NoiseTap  
Dolphin  
Scratch  
Hi-Q  
Spd-S  
Welcome  
ComeOn!  
UGotGrv  
Yeaaah  
I053  
I054  
I055  
I056  
I057  
I058  
I059  
I060  
I061  
I062  
I063  
I064  
I065  
I066  
I067  
I068  
I069  
I070  
I071  
I072  
I073  
I074  
I075  
I076  
I077  
I078  
I079  
I080  
I081  
I082  
I083  
I084  
WndChimD  
WndChimU  
PinChime  
BelTreeD  
BelTreeU  
CrotaleH  
CrotaleL  
TriangOp  
TriangMt  
AccCym 4  
AccCym 6  
CupChim6  
CupChim8  
Gong  
I085  
I086  
I087  
I088  
I089  
I090  
I091  
I092  
I093  
I094  
I095  
I096  
I097  
I098  
I099  
I100  
I101  
I102  
I103  
I104  
I105  
I106  
I107  
I108  
I109  
I110  
I111  
I112  
I113  
I114  
I115  
I116  
CowbJam2  
CowbBngo  
CowbMmbo  
Agogo Hi  
Agogo Lo  
SlighBel  
AnklBedD  
AnklBedS  
Shaker  
ShakeEgg  
Maracas  
JnglBt 1  
JnglBt 2  
CabasaSp  
CabasaSt  
Bongo Hi  
Bongo Sp  
Bongo Lo  
Conga Hi  
Conga Sp  
Conga Lo  
Cajon Sp  
Cajon Bs  
TimbleHi  
TimbleRm  
TimbleLo  
SpokTom1  
SpokTom2  
SpokTom3  
SpokTom4  
OctTom 1  
OctTom 2  
OctTom 3  
OctTom 4  
Xylo Bkg  
SynthBkg  
Org Bkg  
HipHpBkg  
Didgerdo  
BongoPtn  
CongaPtn  
ShakrPtn  
TablaPtn  
16BtPtn1  
16BtPtn2  
16BtPtn3  
16BtFil1  
Tamtam  
BlockJam  
Block Hi  
Block Lo  
Claves 1  
Claves 2  
Cricket  
FlexMtl  
MtlCrash  
Ratchet  
Vibraslp  
Tmbrn 1  
Tmbrn 2  
TmbrnStk  
Tmbrn Sk  
CowbellS  
CowbellL  
CowbJam1  
Haaaay  
BasSlide  
16BtFil2  
16BtFil3  
16BtEnd  
16BtSnr  
16BtCrK  
<Drums>  
No.  
Name  
No.  
Name  
Xstick 1  
Xstick 2  
Xstick 3  
No.  
Name  
909Kik  
110Kik  
No.  
Name  
No.  
I181  
I182  
:
Name  
AcuTom16  
empty  
:
I117  
I118  
I119  
I120  
I121  
I122  
I123  
I124  
I125  
I126  
I127  
I128  
I129  
I130  
I131  
I132  
clubSnr1  
clubSnr2  
clubSnr3  
clubSnr4  
clubSnr5  
clubSnr6  
clubSnr7  
clubSnr8  
clubSnr9  
808Snr  
909Snr  
110Snr  
eSnr  
AcuSnr 1  
AcuSnr 2  
AcuSnr 3  
I133  
I134  
I135  
I136  
I137  
I138  
I139  
I140  
I141  
I142  
I143  
I144  
I145  
I146  
I147  
I148  
I149  
I150  
I151  
I152  
I153  
I154  
I155  
I156  
I157  
I158  
I159  
I160  
I161  
I162  
I163  
I164  
I165  
I166  
I167  
I168  
I169  
I170  
I171  
I172  
I173  
I174  
I175  
I176  
I177  
I178  
I179  
I180  
AcuHH ft  
110 Cym  
Splash 6  
Splash 8  
Splash10  
Crash 13  
Crash 16  
Crash 18  
China 16  
Ride 20  
AcuKik 1  
AcuKik 2  
clubHH1c  
clubHH1o  
clubHH2c  
clubHH2o  
808HH cl  
808HH op  
909HH cl  
909HH op  
110HH cl  
110HH op  
AcuHH cl  
AcuHH op  
808Claps  
909Claps  
110Claps  
HndClap1  
HndClap2  
FingSnap  
clubKik1  
clubKik2  
clubKik3  
clubKik4  
clubKik5  
808Kik 1  
808Kik 2  
:
:
I399  
empty  
Ride Bl  
808Tom 1  
808Tom 2  
808Tom 3  
AcuTom10  
AcuTom12  
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Audio Track List  
The accompanying CD contains many music pieces, drum sounds, percussion sounds and sound effects for sampling with the  
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.  
Copyright notice for audio data  
Roland Corporation holds copyright on the audio data on the accompanying CD. You are not required to obtain our  
authorization to use this audio data to produce new work. However, the duplication of all or part of the audio data for  
creation or distribution of a reproduction (such as a data collection) is prohibited.  
Roland Corporation assumes no liability for any claims arising from the infringement of the copyright of any third parties  
through works made using this audio data.  
The accompanying CD also contains data for restoring the SPD-S to the factory settings. For details, see "Restoring the Factory  
Settings Using the Accompanying CD" (p. 117).  
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Audio Track List  
Track list  
Track  
Title  
Track  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
Title  
acoustic kicks  
club hi-hats  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Session 1 multi-track phrases (BPM=120)  
Session 2 multi-track phrases (BPM=100)  
Session 3 multi-track phrases (BPM=108)  
Session 4 multi-track phrases (BPM=134)  
Session 5 multi-track phrases (BPM=120)  
Session 6 multi-track phrases (BPM=100)  
Percussion multi-track phrases (BPM=130)  
World percussion ensamble 1  
World percussion ensamble 2  
World percussion ensamble 3  
World percussion ensamble 4  
World percussion ensamble 5  
World percussion ensamble 6  
World percussion ensamble 7  
16beat drum patterns & fills (BPM=108)  
fast speed drum phrases  
electronic hi-hats  
acoustic hi-hats  
spoke toms, oct toms  
electronic toms  
acoustic toms  
electronic cymbals  
crash cymbals, china cymbals, ride cymbals  
effect cymbals  
gong, tamtam  
wind chime, pinchime, belltree  
triangle, crotale  
tambourine  
cowbell, agogo bells  
sleigh bells, african jingle  
ankle beads  
shaker, ganza  
maracas, caxixi, shekere  
claves, wood block  
cricket, flex metal, metal crasher  
ratchet, vibla-slap  
bongo  
conga  
timbales  
djembe  
cajon  
talking drum, afro drums  
cuica  
pandeiro  
surdo  
tamborim  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
hip-hop drum phrases  
tabla phrases  
didgeridoo phrases  
riff & sequence  
walking bass phrases (BPM=120)  
DREAM TRANCE multi-track phrases (BPM=136)  
GARAGE HOUSE multi-track phrases (BPM=127)  
G-FUNK multi-track phrases (BPM=94)  
G-FUNK2 multi-track phrases (BPM=94)  
ABSTRUCT multi-track phrases (BPM=88)  
R&B multi-track phrases (BPM=80)  
R&B2 multi-track phrases (BPM=78)  
ART CORE multi-track phrases (BPM=165)  
JAZZ STEP multi-track phrases (BPM=172)  
DRUM’N’BASS multi-track phrases (BPM=176)  
DARK CORE multi-track phrases (BPM=160)  
hits  
special FX  
voices 1  
voices 2  
voices 3  
bass slide  
club snares  
electronic snares  
acoustic snares  
berimbau  
caixa  
apito, rainstick  
tabla  
dholak  
pot drum  
timpani  
animal S.E.  
nature S.E.  
hand claps, finger snap  
club kicks  
electronic kicks  
transport S.E.  
human life S.E.  
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-/+ buttons .......................................................... 15  
[>] to delete. ........................................................ 51  
Cord hook ........................................................... 17  
Crosstalk Cancel ................................................ 83  
A
accompanying CD ................................... 117, 135  
APC-33 ................................................................ 19  
Assign .................................................................. 46  
Dst .............................. 38–39, 49–51, 62, 66, 70, 72  
Dynamic Attack ................................................. 36  
DynamicAtck ..................................................... 36  
Dynamics ............................................................ 36  
B
BACKUP SAVE .................................................. 73  
Beat .................................................... 46–47, 58, 65  
bell-shot ............................................................... 80  
BULK DUMP ...................................................... 85  
bulk dump, sure? ............................................... 85  
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E
EXIT button ......................................................... 15  
EXP PEDAL jack ................................................ 17  
input level ............................................... 26, 54, 56  
INPUT LEVEL knob ............ 17, 25–26, 53–54, 56  
L
Local Control ...................................................... 84  
F
Foot Switch Polarity .......................................... 76  
FootSwPolarity ................................................... 76  
MIDI Ch .............................................................. 84  
MIDI Channel .................................................... 84  
MIDI connectors ................................................ 17  
Mode ........................................................ 58, 62, 66  
Mute Group ........................................................ 36  
G
Gate Time ............................................................ 36  
Grade ................................................. 58, 62, 66, 70  
H
headphones ......................................................... 21  
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POWER switch ................................................... 17  
N
Name ............................................................. 37, 46  
name .......................... 27, 55, 57, 60–61, 64, 70, 73  
New Patch ........................................................... 26  
Note# ................................................................... 36  
Q
R
Rim Sensitivity ................................................... 83  
O
P
Phrase Resampling ...................................... 64, 66  
Phrase Sync ....................................................... 116  
Piece ..................................................................... 50  
Pitch ..................................................................... 49  
power ................................................................... 22  
setup utilities ................................................ 75, 85  
SHIFT button ...................................................... 15  
shortcut ............................................................... 90  
shutdown ...................................................... 22–23  
SHUTDOWN button ......................................... 15  
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Stby .................................................... 26, 54, 56, 61  
sure? ......................................................... 49, 70, 73  
Wave Switch ....................................................... 34  
WAVE TRUNCATE .......................................... 49  
write piece? ......................................................... 50  
write? ..................................... 27, 55, 57, 60–61, 64  
T
TRIGGER INPUT ............................................... 80  
Trigger Type ....................................................... 80  
truncate, sure? .................................................... 49  
Type ................................................... 45, 58, 62, 80  
U
V
Velocity Switch Point ........................................ 35  
VeloCrv ............................................................... 81  
VeloCurve ........................................................... 77  
VeloSWPoint ....................................................... 35  
VOLUME knob ............................................ 15, 22  
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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.  
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.  
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.  
For EU Countries  
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.  
For the USA  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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