Roland SPD-20 manuale d’uso

01453923 '02-2-AE2-61N OWNER’S MANUAL Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the SPD-20 Total Percussion Pad. The SPD-20 is an electronic percussion unit that has eight pads, trigger interfaces, a high-quality digital sound generator, and on-board digital effects. Since the SPD-20 includes a sound generator and effects in one light[...]

2 Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of deat[...]

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC 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: • The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has be[...]

USING THE UNIT SAFELY.............................................2 How to Use This Manual..................................................5 Important Notes ................................................................6 Main Features of the SPD-20............................................7 Panel Descriptions ..................................[...]

Settings for Each Pad ...........................................................68 Using External MIDI Devices to Play the Internal Sound Generator..............................................................69 Expanding Patches to Allow Reception of Many Note Numbers (Patch Expand) .....................................69 How to Use a Sequencer o[...]

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Impor tant Notes 6 Power Supply • 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). • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat a[...]

• The SPD-20 features 700 different internal instruments, including drum set sounds, percus- sion sounds from around the world, dance sounds, sound effects, phrase loops, and more, that can be used in a wide variety of musical genres. (Instrument List p. 88) • Each sound can be edited using a wide variety of sound parameters, including level, p[...]

Front fig. (Front Panel) Rear fig. (Rear Panel and Cord Hook) Cord Hook To prevent the disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. 2 13 5 4 14 13 15 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pad 1 Pad 2 Pad 3[...]

1 Pads 1–8 Play these pads to trigger the various sounds. The pads are velocity sensitive and will respond to your playing dynamics. 2 Patch display This display indicates the Patch number or the value of each parameter (p. 14). 3 P AD BANK indicator Indicates the selected pad bank (A or B) (p. 16). 4 EFFECT indicator The LED of the selected effe[...]

Attaching the SPD-20 to a Drum Stand If you are attaching the unit to a cymbal stand etc. with a pipe diameter of 10.5–30 mm, use an all pur- pose clamp set (APC-33: sold separately). 1 Using a 4 mm wrench, remove the four screws from the bottom of the SPD-20. fig.3 2 Use the four screws you removed in step 1 to attach the stand hold- er to the b[...]

How to Restore the Factor y Settings (System Initialize) When the SPD-20 is shipped, it contains 99 Patches in memory. You can freely overwrite this data. However, the same data is also preserved in ROM, and can be restored at any time. This procedure is called System Initialize. The explanations in this manual assume that the SPD-20 is still in it[...]

Connection to Audio Equipment With the SPD-20, you can produce realistic sounds simply by connecting an audio system. You can also use headphones. fig.6 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. Playing the Pads When connection[...]

2 Press the power switch to turn the unit on. fig.7 When the power is turned on, the SPD-20 will be in the Play mode. This is the mode in which you will play the SPD-20. fig.8 When you turn the SPD-20’s power on, it takes about one second complete adjustments to the trigger circuits. After you turn the power on, do not strike the pads or press th[...]

Selecting a Patch When you select a Patch, the sound assigned to each pad and the settings for MIDI, effect and pedal will all change instantly. Try each of the 99 factory-preset Patches to hear the different possibilities. To select Patches first make sure you are in the Play mode. Then use the PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] but- tons to select Patches. T[...]

Using a Footswitch to Select Patches By using a special cable (PCS-31; sold separately) to connect two footswitches (FS-5U; sold separately) to the FOOT SW jack, you can select Patches by remote control. When you press Footswitch 1 you will advance to the next Patch number, and when you press Footswitch 2 you will go back to the previous Patch numb[...]

What is a Pad Bank? The 8 pads of the SPD-20, together with 4 external pads (plus the 4 rims) — for a total of 16 pads — are referred to as a pad bank. Each Patch contains two pad bank settings, A and B. fig.13 When you select a Patch, the PAD BANK indicator will show which pad bank the Patch uses. If the Layer function (explained below) is use[...]

What is the Layer Function? Layer means that two sounds are played simultaneously. The Layer setting is stored as part of each Patch. A Patch for which Layer is enabled will simultaneously play the sounds of both pad banks (A and B). In this case, however, you will only be able to play half as many notes simultaneously (a maxi- mum of 7). Layering [...]

About the SPD-20 ’ s Internal Setup and Parameter Settings (Edit) This Chapter explains the basic structure of the SPD-20 and how it functions. Before we get into details, you should have an overall understanding of the unit. What Kind of Instrument is the SPD-20? The SPD-20 is an electronic percussion instrument that produces sound when its pads[...]

Pad section This section has 8 velocity sensitive pads that respond to changes in your playing dynamics. T rigger Inter face section This section sends the trigger signals (electric signals produced when you strike a pad) to the Sound Generating section. Sound Generating section This section receives signals from the trigger interface or MIDI IN, a[...]

How to Edit To modify parameter values you must be in the Edit mode. The names of all the parameters you can modify are in the Parameter List printed on the front panel. “Edit” refers to the process of changing parameter values. How to read the parameter list The parameter list has four indicators arranged horizontally and seven indicators arra[...]

How to edit 1 Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode. 2 Select the parameter you wish to edit. Press [SELECT] to get the appropriate indicator to light, thus selecting a column. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired row, by getting the appropriate indicator to light. (The display will show the value of the selected parameter.) [SELECT] chooses the para[...]

Selecting and Adjusting Sounds (Sound Parameters) The parameters in the SOUND group (the sound parameters) allow you to modify the sound assigned to each pad. The SOUND group contains 7 parameters: INST, LEVEL, PITCH, DECAY, PAN, CURVE and FX SEND. Sound parameter settings for each pad are stored in each Patch. Selecting a Sound (INST) Each sound a[...]

Adjusting the V olume (LEVEL) This parameter determines the volume (0 – 15). At a setting of 0 there will be no sound. When FX SEND in the SOUND parameter group is set above 0, the effects sound alone will be heard even if the LEVEL parameter is set to 0. Adjusting the Pitch (PITCH) This parameter determines the pitch of the Instrument ( - 24 –[...]

Adjusting the Dynamic V olume Response (CURVE) This parameter determines how the Instrument volume will change in response to your playing. You can choose from 16 response curves. fig.22 You can come up with some effective Layered sounds by combining SF (Soft) and Hd (Hard) Velocity Curves. Ex. 1: In a layered patch, when you combine SF1 and Hd1, o[...]

fig.23 fig.24 When CSt is selected, the unit sounds at maximum volume, regardless of how hard you strike the pad. Adjusting the Effects Depth (FX SEND) This parameter determines the depth (0 – 15) of the effect applied to each Instrument assigned to the pad. Higher settings will result in a deeper effect. With a setting of 0 there will be no effe[...]

How to Edit Sound Parameters It is not possible to simultaneously edit the sound parameters of pad banks A and B. Use [BANK A/B] to switch between the two pad banks, and edit each bank separately. Editing a sound parameter 1 In the Play mode, use the PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] buttons to select the Patch (1 – 99) to edit. 2 Press [EDIT] to enter the [...]

9 To edit the other pad bank of the layered sound, repeat steps 5 – 8. 10 When you finish making settings, press [EDIT] to return to the Play mode. By using a special cable (PCS-31; sold separately) to connect two footswitches (FS-5U; sold separate- ly) to the FOOT SW jack, you can change parameter values by remote control. While in Edit Mode, wh[...]

Adding Reverberation and Other Effects to the Sound (Effect Parameters) The SPD-20 has four on-board effects: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Flanger. There are three effects para- meters: FX TYPE, FX TIME and FX LEVEL. Effects settings are stored independently for each Patch, so you can set up the ideal effects for each Patch. Chapter 5 includes a sect[...]

How to Edit Effect Parameters 1 In the Play mode, use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select a Patch (1 – 99). 2 Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode. 3 Press [SELECT] to select the FX/PEDAL parameter group (p. 21). fig.28 4 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the effect parameter you wish to edit. 5 Use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to set the value. 6 Repeat steps 3 [...]

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (TRIG SENS) By adjusting the TRIG SENS in the SYSTEM parameter group you can adjust the sensitivity of the pad when it is struck (the range of adjustment is 1 – 16). Higher settings result in higher sensitivity, so that the pad will produce a loud volume even when struck softly. This parameter applies to all 8 pads. [...]

Setting the Pad ’ s Minimum Level (TRIG THRESHOLD) By adjusting the TRIG THRESHOLD in the SYSTEM parameter group you can have a pad produce a trigger signal only when struck with more than a certain level of force (a “ threshold ” ). This can be used to prevent a pad from sounding in response to extraneous vibrations from another pad. However[...]

Copying a Patch (COPY) This operation copies Patch settings to another Patch. If you need another Patch that is only slightly dif- ferent from an existing one, copy that Patch and then make the changes that you need. fig.29-1 When you execute COPY, the contents of the copy destination patch are rewritten. 1 In the Play mode, use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [...]

Setting Up Y our Own Patch Sequences (Patch Chain) What is a Patch Chain? A Patch Chain is a sequence (that you create) of up to 16 Patches. The SPD-20 can store 8 of these Patch Chains (A, b, C, d, e, F, G, H.) fig.33 By setting up a Patch Chain that contains all the Patches needed for a stage set or a song, you can quick- ly and easily access the[...]

If you press [PATCH CHAIN] to select another Chain before pressing [ALL/ENTER], the Patch Chain settings you just made will be lost. 6 If you wish, you may make settings for another Patch Chain. 7 When you finish making Patch Chain settings, press [EDIT] to return to the Play mode. Using a Patch Chain to Select Patches Here ’ s how to step throug[...]

You can add external pads to the SPD-20. Furthermore, you can connect a hi-hat control pedal (FD-7; sold separately) to control the opening and closing of the hi-hat. Connecting External Pads or Hi-Hat Contr ol Pedal Connecting External Pads or the Special Pedal Example 1: Percussion Set The SPD-20 should be mounted on a stand. A commercially avail[...]

Example 2: Full Set Kit If you wish to connect a hi-hat control pedal (FD-7; sold separately) to the HH CTRL/TRIG 4 jack, set the [HH CTRL/TRIG 4] select switch (p. 40) to HH CTRL. If you wish to connect an external pad, set the switch to TRIG 4. fig.39 Set to HH CTRL TRIGGER INPUT (1 – 3) HH CTRL /TRIG 4 TRIG 1 TRIG 2 TRIG 3 HH CTRL/TRIG 4 Pad ([...]

Precautions When Connecting a External Pad fig.40 The external pad and Kick Trigger Unit are connected to the Trigger Input jacks 1, 2, and 3, or the HH CTRL/TRIG 4 jack. (However, in this case, the Trigger Input switch is set to TRIG 4.) You may hear a brief sound when you change the position of the switch. This is normal, and should not be a caus[...]

Using a Footswitch Instead of a Kick Pedal Even without a kick pedal, you can play Instruments by connecting a Pedal Switch (DP-2; sold separate- ly) to Trigger Input jack 1. The pedal switch will yield one consistent level, regardless of how hard you hit the pedal. The level is set with a combination of two parameters. Set the Trigger Sensitivity [...]

How to Use the Rim Shot and Cymbal Choke Playing T echniques If a PD-7 or PD-9 is connected, you will be able to use Rim Shot and Cymbal Choke playing technique. If a PD-120 is connected, you will be able to use Rim Shot playing technique. Rim Shot By playing Rim Shot, you can play two types of sound from one pad. This can be done with a PD-7, PD- [...]

Precautions When Connecting a Hi-Hat Contr ol Pedal Connect the hi-hat control pedal (FD-7; sold separately) to the HH CTRL/TRIG 4 jack, and set the Trigger input switch to HH CTRL. When using an FD-7 you will be able to control various Instrument parameters in real time (p. 54). fig.46 How to set the hi-hat contr ol pedal for the best possible per[...]

Using a Footswitch as a Hold Pedal A footswitch (DP-2/FS-5U; sold separately) connected to the FOOT SW jack can be used as a hold (sus- tain) pedal to control specified Instruments and external MIDI sound modules. When you depress the pedal, a Control Change message (Hold) will be transmitted, instructing the MIDI sound modules to continue sounding[...]

Settings for External Pads or Kick T rigger Units Setting External Pad T one and MIDI Parameters Sound and MIDI parameters can be set for external pads or Kick Trigger Units (connected to the TRIG INPUT jacks) in the same way as for the on-board pads. If a PD-7, PD-9, PD-120 is connected, each parameter can be set independently for the head and rim[...]

Adjusting the Sensitivity of a Pad or Kick T rigger Unit (TRIG SENS) This parameter adjusts the sensitivity of a pad or Kick Trigger Unit. Higher values will result in higher sensitivity (setting range: 1 – 16). When external pads are connected, you should adjust the relative sensi- tivity between the external and on-board pads so as to provide a[...]

Setting Minimum Levels for the Pads (TRIG THRESHOLD) By setting this parameter, you can make the pad respond with a trigger signal only when it is struck with a force above a threshold level. This allows you to prevent the pad from picking up extraneous vibrations from neighboring pads. If the striking force is less than the threshold, the pad will[...]

Selecting T ypes for External Pads (TRIG TYPE) The SPD-20 ’ s Trigger Inputs allow you to connect and play using a variety of pad types. While the trigger signal output from a pad can have a variety of characteristics depending on the type of pad, you can make sure the trigger signal is read correctly by setting the Trigger Type. In addition, whe[...]

(Note) This type of Trigger (TRIG TYPE) is for drum pads whose output of the Trigger signal wave- form ’ s attack is slow. In order to reliably detect the strength with which the pad is struck, the time set for detection of the trigger (Scan Time; p. 51) is as slow as 1 – 2 msec. When using other manufacturers ’ pads, if while playing with th[...]

Setting How the Strength with Which External Pads Are Struck Changes the V olume (TRIG CURVE) With some external pads and acoustic drum triggers, the relationship between the strength with which you strike the pad and the changes in volume output signal is unnatural. To get natural-sounding vol- ume changes, set the Trigger Curve. 1 In Edit mode, s[...]

Setting Parameters for Reliable Per formance using Acoustic Drum T riggers and Other Manufacturers ’ Pads (Advanced T rigger Parameters) Sometimes, when you use the SPD-20 with an acoustic drum trigger or a pad from another manufacturer, setting only the Trigger Type may result in poor sound or mistakenly played sounds. In such cases, by set- tin[...]

Trigger Type rim and head settings are shared for all pads (PD-7/9, PD-120). You cannot make settings for the internal pads. If you try to select the internal head by striking it, “ ” is displayed. 4 Using PATCH/VALUE [+] or [-], set the Trigger Type. If you don ’ t find the settings most suitable for your Trigger Type, then set the type you [...]

7 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the Advanced Trigger Parameter to be set. When you make your selection, the name of the parameter appears, followed one second later by the value for that parame- ter. fig. 60 Refer to p. 51 for descriptions of how each of the parameters works. 8 Press PATCH/VALUE [+] or [-] to set the value. When making settings for an[...]

Adjusting the T rigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time, Scn) fig.60-a (Available Settings) 0.0 – 0.3 ms (0.1 ms steps) 00–30 appears in the display. The trigger signal waveforms produced by some types of drum pads or acoustic drum triggers have rather long attack times, which can result in unstable volume levels, even when the same force is us[...]

Detecting T rigger Signal Attenuation and Cancelling Incorrect T riggering (Retrigger Cancel, rEt) fig.60-c (Available Settings) 1 – 16 Use this setting when your setup uses mainly acoustic drum triggers. Compared with drum pads, the trigger signal that is output from an acoustic drum trigger may have unnec- essarily long attenuation times, and e[...]

fig.62 When Mask Time is set, all trigger signals are canceled within the set time. If two or more sounds are being produced when you strike the head just once, then set Retrigger Cancel (p. 52). For more on how to set these values, refer to p. 48. Preventing Vibrations from Other Pads from Causing Incorrect T riggering (Crosstalk Cancel, CrS) fig.[...]

Settings for an External Hi-Hat Contr ol Pedal You can use the hi-hat control pedal (FD-7; sold separately) not only to open and close the hi-hat, you can also use it to control the sound effect level sent in real time, and change the pitch (PDL CTRL; p. 54). Additionally, you can send Control Change Data to connected external MIDI devices (PDL CC#[...]

The Velocity Curve (p. 24) and layer (p. 17) settings do not affect the pedal hi-hat sound. Control the effect applied to an Instrument (EFS) When this function is assigned, the hi-hat control pedal will control the effect send level of an Instrument. When the pedal is released, the pad takes the values set for the pad (values set in FX SEND). When[...]

Using the Hi-Hat Contr ol Pedal ’ s Action to Set Controller Numbers for Sending and Receiving MIDI Data (PDL CC#) When not using an external MIDI device, Setting Pedal Controller Numbers is unnecessary. You can transmit the action of the hi-hat control pedal as Control Change messages sent to external MIDI devices and have Control Change message[...]

MIDI Connections When connected to other MIDI devices, the SPD-20 can be used in a wide variety of musically creative ways. For example, it can be connected to a sequencer as a pad controller for realtime input, and its on- board sound generator can be layered with external sound modules. Other applications include using a sequencer to automaticall[...]

MIDI channels MIDI allows you to independently control two or more devices over a single MIDI cable. This is possi- ble because MIDI provides for multiple channels of control. You can think of MIDI channels as being similar to television channels. Although many broadcast channels are in the air at any one time (many channels of MIDI data are moving[...]

The Note Numbers fall within the range of 0 – 127, with middle C (C4) as number 60 (p. 62). Note numbers usually specify the pitch of the sound to be produced, but for rhythm sound generators, they specify the type of drum sound (the Instrument) which is to be played. With the SPD-20, Note Numbers for transmitting and receiving are set with the M[...]

• Song Position Point This message tell the connected sequencer to move the current location in the song. With the SPD-20, you can return to the first measure of a sequencer song by striking the pad (p. 61). • Active sensing These messages are used to monitor the integrity of MIDI connections. If no MIDI messages are received within a specific [...]

MIDI Parameter Settings If you wish to use the SPD-20 to control another MIDI sound module, or use another MIDI device to control the SPD-20, you will need to set the MIDI parameters. You can set MIDI parameters for each pad in a pad bank (A and B), allowing you to control external sound modules on two channels. Additionally, MIDI parameters can be[...]

Note Number (NOTE #) Set this parameter to the sound (note) of the MIDI sound module you want to play from that pad (0 – 127/oFF). fig.69 When setting the same Note Numbers to a number of pads within the same Patch, the same Note Numbers and Note Messages are transmitted from each pad. However, when identical Note Numbers and Note Messages are re[...]

Gate Time (GT TIME) This parameter determines the length of time that the MIDI sound module will produce sound (0.1 sec- ond – 4.0 seconds, ALt). Settings values shown in the display are 01–40 and ALt (0.1–4.0 seconds and Alternate). fig.71 This Gate Time parameter corresponds to the length of time a note is held (on a MIDI keyboard) before i[...]

MIDI V elocity Curve (CURVE) When changing the strength with which you strike the pad, select from the following 16 types of veloci- ty curves for transmitting Velocity values (volume changes) from MIDI OUT. fig.73 If this parameter is set to “ CSt ” (constant), the volume will be the same for each note — regardless of how strongly or softly [...]

Program Change (PGM CHG) By transmitting Program Change messages, the SPD-20 can select sounds on another MIDI device. This parameter specifies the Program Number transmitted when Patches are switched (1 – 128, oFF). In the Edit mode, each time you modify this parameter, a Program Change message will be transmitted imme- diately from MIDI OUT, so[...]

Setting MIDI Parameters Since MIDI parameters can be set independently for each pad bank (A and B), each pad can control two external sound modules. 1 In the Play mode, use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select the Patch (1 – 99) for which you wish to make settings. 2 Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode. 3 Use [SELECT] to select the MIDI parameter gro[...]

If you set Layer to Velocity Switch, be sure that the SENS parameter is set to the same value for both pad banks (A/B). By changing the SENS value, you can shift the switching point of two sounds other- wise. Priority Ranking of Note Number Expression When there are two or more sounds corresponding to Note Numbers that are received, only the sound [...]

Settings for Each Pad Here ’ s how to specify the Instrument (and its Note Number) that will be played by incoming MIDI mes- sages. 1 In the Play mode, use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select the Patch (1 – 99) for which you wish to make settings. 2 Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode. 3 Strike the pad you wish to set. 4 Select an Instrument using[...]

Using External MIDI Devices to Play the Internal Sound Generator 1 Set the Transmit Channel for the external MIDI device to match the Basic Channel of the SPD-20 (p. 67). 2 If necessary, use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select a Patch. 3 When you play the external MIDI device, the SPD-20 will sound. When a note message is received from the external MI[...]

When you make settings for the Patch Chain (p. 33) while the Patch Expand function is on, the dis- play will indicate the selected patch chain (A, b, c, d, e, F, G, H) only. In order to make distinct the “E” indicating Patch Expand, a lower case “e” is used to indicate Patch Chain. fig.77 Contents of the Patches used for the Patch Expand fu[...]

In the contents of Patch Expand Patches, note numbers 35–81 are compatible with GM Percussion Map which can be used to select Percussion sounds under the General MIDI System, and note num- bers 27–87 are compatible with GS Standard Set which can be used under the GS Format. The contents of the Patches used by the Patch Expand function (Patches [...]

How to Use a Sequencer or a Computer to Record/Play back Y our Per formance When you wish to record or play back the musical performance of your SPD-20, you must make con- nections properly and make settings (such as Local Control off) before you begin recording. Connecting a Computer (or a Sequencer) fig.79 Breaking/Cutting the Connection Between [...]

1 Turn off the power switch. 2 While pressing [PATCH CHAIN], turn the power switch back on. The following message will scroll across the display, and Local Control will be turned off. fig.81 When Local Control is set to “ Off, ” the internal sound generator does not sound, even when the Pad is struck, and in PLAY mode, the MIDI Indicator lights[...]

How to Set Up the SPD-20 for Sequencing If you wish to record and playback an SPD-20 performance on a MIDI sequencer or computer, make the following settings. (these are the factory settings.) • For each pad you wish to use, set TX CH (p. 61) to the same channel as the Basic Channel. • For each pad you wish to use, set Note # (p. 62) for the pa[...]

Storing the SPD-20 ’ s Data in External Devices (Bulk Dump) The Patch data in the SPD-20 can be transmitted either singly or collectively to another SPD-20 (or to a sequencer). SPD-20 data is transmitted and received according to the Device ID number which has been set for each unit. (In the SPD-20, the Basic Channel number is also used as the De[...]

6 If you wish to transmit other Patch data, repeat steps 3 – 5. 7 Press [EDIT] to return to the Play mode. How to Receive (Bulk Load) Here ’ s how to receive Patch data that was stored in another SPD-20 (or in a sequencer). fig.85 Connect the MIDI OUT of the transmitting device to the MIDI IN of the SPD-20. When data is received, the previously[...]

Reading SPD-11 Data with the SPD-20 You can use the SPD-20 to receive bulk data (bulk load) from the SPD-11. The SPD-20 has all of the Instruments from the SPD-11 built in, allowing you to play back Patches and other data created on the SPD-11. fig. 86-a When SPD-11 data is sent to the SPD-20, Patches 1 – 64 from the SPD-11 are stored in Patches [...]

What is Device ID According to the explanation on page 58 of this manual, Exclusive data is not differentiated by channel. However, this would mean that in a complex MIDI system that contained two or more SPD-20s, it would not be possible to transmit Exclusive data to only a specific SPD-20. To get around this problem, each SPD-20 has its own Devic[...]

Here you will find materials that are useful in helping you get the most out of your SPD-20. Read the sections as needed. T aking Advantage of the On-board Effects Effect list FX The parameter TYPE Name Explanation affected by “ Time ” 1. Room (Bright) A bright-sounding room reverb Reverb Time 2. Room (Standard) A standard room reverb Reverb Ti[...]

Explanation of T erms Room Reverb A simulation of the reverberation in a small room. Hall Reverb A simulation of the reverberation in a room with a high ceiling. Plate Reverb A simulation of a plate reverb (a reverb device which uses a metal plate), pro- ducing bright reverberation. Chorus An effect of enhanced spaciousness. Flanger An effect blend[...]

Hints on Using Reverb Reverb gives presence and spaciousness to any sound, whether solo or background. However, exces- sively high effects levels and long effects times may make the performance difficult to follow (because sounds are blurred), or make the rhythm less precise. There is a definite relationship between effect time and effect level. He[...]

T r oubleshooting When playing the internal sound generator • No sound Is the volume set to 0? ➜ Check the SPD-20 volume, and the volume of the amp system and mixer. Can you here sound through the headphones? ➜ If there is sound through the headphones, the problem may be that a connecting cable is dam- aged, or there is a problem with the amp[...]

• Y ou hear sounds that you did not select Is the layer function on? ➜ Set Layer to Off (p. 15). Is an external MIDI sound module being played from that pad? ➜ If you do not wish to trigger an external MIDI sound module, set the Transmit Channel in the MIDI parameter to “ oFF ” (p. 61). • Soft strikes does not produce sound Is the TRIG [...]

When playing external MIDI sound modules • No sound Are MIDI connections correct? ➜ Check that the SPD-20 MIDI OUT is connected to the MIDI IN of the external sound module, and that the MIDI cable is not damaged. Is the volume of the MIDI sound module turned down? ➜ Raise the volume. Is TX CH (Transmit Channel) in the MIDI parameter group set[...]

• T wo sounds are played Is the Layer function set to On? ➜ Turn the Layer function off (p. 15). • When the pad is struck, the sound is intermittent Is the Gate Time set to ALt? ➜ Set the Gate Time to something other than ALt (p. 63). When playing the internal sound generator of the SPD-20 • No sound Does the Basic Channel of the SPD-20 m[...]

• The internal sound generator does not hold notes when pressed Have you chosen an instrument that can hold tones? ➜ Holding with the internal sound generator is limited to certain specific Instruments (p . 88). Others • The Patch you set in a Patch Chain is not selected Is the Patch Chain set correctly? ➜ Check whether the Patch Chain is s[...]

Err or Messages If a problem occurs during operation, an error message will be displayed. Take the appropriate action as described in this section. fig.87 A MIDI cable is not connected properly or may be damaged. ➜ Check the MIDI cable(s) and the connections with the other device(s). fig.88 Data loading was not successful. ➜ Try loading once ag[...]

Instrument List 88 Loop: After Phrase Loop plays for several measures, the volume then decreases (p. 22). Exc No.: You cannot sound the instrument that has the same number (#). Hold: You can use the foot switch to hold notes (p. 41). SPD-11: Indicates one of the SPD-11's internal instruments. DRUMS Bass Drum (Kick) No. Instrument Loop Exc No. [...]

T om-T om No. Instrument Loop Exc No. Hold SPD-11 t01 Big Tom 1 Soft t02 Big Tom 1 Hard t03 Big Tom 2 Soft t04 Big Tom 2 Hard t05 Studio Tom 1 Soft t06 Studio Tom 1 Hard t07 Studio Tom 2 Soft t08 Studio Tom 2 Hard t09 Jazz Tom 1 Soft t10 Jazz Tom 1 Hard t11 Jazz Tom 2 Soft t12 Jazz Tom 2 Hard t13 Vintage Tom 1 Soft t14 Vintage Tom 1 Hard t15 Vintag[...]

No. Instrument Loop Exc No. Hold SPD-11 L19 Claves 1 ✔ L20 Claves 2 ✔ L21 Guiro Short Exc 3 ✔ L22 Guiro Long Exc 3 ✔ L23 Maracas ✔ L24 Shaker 1 ✔ L25 Shaker 2 L26 Shaker 3 L27 Tambourine 1 ✔ L28 Tambourine 2 L29 Timbale High L30 Timbale High Rim Shot ✔ L31 Timbale Low ✔ L32 Timbale Paila ✔ L33 Vibra Slap ✔ L34 Agogo 1 High L35[...]

No. Instrument Loop Exc No. Hold SPD-11 J16 Yyoo Dude < Korea > J17 Buk J18 Buk Rim J19 Jang-Gu J20 Jing Mute Exc 28 J21 Jing Soft Exc 28 J22 Jing Hard Exc 28 J23 Gengari Mute Exc 29 J24 Gengari Soft Exc 29 J25 Gengari Hard Exc 29 < China > J26 Ban Gu 1 J27 Ban Gu 2 J28 Ban Gu 3 J29 Gu Roll Exc 20 J30 Gu High Exc 20 J31 Tang Gu Mute Exc[...]

SOUND EFFECTS Dance Sounds No. Instrument Loop Exc No. Hold SPD-11 d01 Hand Clap 1 ✔ d02 Hand Clap 2 ✔ d03 Little Clap d04 Hip Clap d05 Afro Clap d06 Scratch Push ✔ d07 Scratch Pull ✔ d08 Scratch Stereo ✔ d09 DR-550 Scratch Push d10 DR-550 Scratch Pull d11 Scratch Bass Drum Push d12 Scratch Bass Drum Pull d13 Scratch Snare d14 Jungle Hat [...]

Patch List 93 1 2 3 4 5 No. Patch Name Description 1 Drums & Shaker * Demo Kit 2 Latin Set * Demo Kit 3 Orchestral Demo Kit 4 Groove * Demo Kit 5 Amazon * Demo Kit 6 Brushes * Demo Kit 7 Delay Demo Kit 8 Dance Chord Demo Kit 9 Indian * Demo Kit 10 Tex-Mex Demo Kit 11 Standard 1 Acoustic Drum Kit 12 Standard 2 Acoustic Drum Kit 13 Big Rock Acous[...]

Parameter List T rigger T ype Internal Parameters (Advanced T rigger Parameters) Refer to the chart for the Advanced Trigger Parameter values, which are set automatically when the Trigger Type is set. SOUND MIDI INST LEVEL PITCH DECA Y PA N CUR VE FX SEND TX CH NO TE # GT TIME PA N CUR VE SENS PGM CHG GROUP P ARAMETER V ALUE (DISPLA Y) P AGE FX/PED[...]

Blank Parameter Char t SOUND MIDI INST LEVEL PITCH DECA Y PA N CUR VE FX SEND TX CH NO TE # GT TIME PA N CUR VE SENS PGM CHG P AD 1 BANK A BANK B P AD 2 BANK A BANK B P AD 3 BANK A BANK B P AD 4 BANK A BANK B P AD 5 BANK A BANK B P AD 6 BANK A BANK B P AD 7 BANK A BANK B P AD 8 BANK A BANK B SOUND INTERNAL P AD P AD BANK LA YER FX ON/OFF A ON ON B [...]

Roland Exclusive Message fig. 1. Data Format for Exclusive Messages Roland ’ s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all Exclusive messages (type IV): • MIDI status: F0H, F7H An Exclusive message must be flanked by a pair of status codes, starting with a Manufacturer ID immediately after F0H (MIDI version 1.0). • Manufacturer[...]

fig. * The size of the requested data does not indicate the number of bytes that will make up a DT1 message, but represents the address fields where the requested data resides. * Some models are subject to limitations in data format used for a single transaction. Requested data, for example, may have a limit in length or must be divided into predet[...]

TOTAL PERCUSSION PAD Date: Dec. 4 1997 Model SPD-20 Version: 1.00 MIDI Implementation 98 1.TRANSMITTED D A T A [Channel V oice Message] (1) Note off Status Second Third 9nH kkH 00H n = MIDI Channel: 0H – FH (ch.1 – ch.16) kk = Note number: 00H – 7FH (0 – 127) (2) Note on Status Second Third 9nH kkH vvH n = MIDI Channel: 0H – FH (ch.1 – [...]

[System Common Message] (1) Song Position Pointer Status Second Third F2H 00H 00H When “ toP ” is selected as the Transmit Channel, messages are transmitted when the Pad is struck. [System Realtime Message] (1) Start Status FAH When “ S-S ” is selected as the Transmit Channel, messages are transmitted when the Pad is struck. Afterwards, str[...]

[System Exclusive Messa g e] Status F0H: System Exclusive F7H: EOX (End Of Exclusive) When using Exclusive Messages with the SPD-20, you can bulk dump Patch data, System data, and Chain data. For details refer to “ Roland Exclusive Message ” and paragraph “ 3. Exclusive Communications. ” 3.Exclusive Comm unications [General] SPD-20 can do o[...]

13 EPAD2 Crosstalk Cancel 0 – 6 14 EPAD2 Rim Sens 0 – 15 15 EPAD3 Trig Type 0 – 13 16 EPAD3 Trig Sens 0 – 15 17 EPAD3 Trig Threshold 0 – 15 18 EPAD3 Trig Curve 0 – 4 19 EPAD3 Scan Time 0 – 30 1A EPAD3 Retrigger Cancel 0 – 15 1B EPAD3 Mask Time 0 – 16 1C EPAD3 Crosstalk Cancel 0 – 6 1D EPAD4 Trig Type 0 – 13 1E EPAD4 Trig Sens [...]

MIDI Implementation Char t 102 Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Ch's 1 4 10 11 16 17 64 121 : [...]

How to Read a MIDI Implementation Char t O: MIDI messages that can be transmitted or received X: MIDI messages that cannot be transmitted or received • Basic Channel This is the range of MIDI channels on which MIDI messages can be transmitted (received). The MIDI channel setting will be retained even when the power is turned off. • Mode Most ke[...]

SPD-20: T otal Percussion Pad Specifications 104 • Pads Built-in Pads: 8 Four external trigger inputs (dual) are provided, allowing you to connect Pads. • Maximum Polyphony 14 voices • Instruments 700 • Memory Patches: 99 Patch Chains: 8 • Sound Parameters Instrument Level Pitch Decay Pan Curve Effect Send Level • Effects Reverb Delay C[...]

A Acoustic Drum Trigger ..............................................................................45, 48 Advanced Edit Mode .......................................................................................48 Advanced Trigger Parameter .........................................................................48 Aftertouch Messages .........[...]

Internal pad settings • When playing the SPD-20 ’ s pads, how to ... Adjust the Seneitivity of the pads ..............................30, 43 Adjust the volume of each pad .........................................23 Change the decay ...............................................................23 Change the depth of the effect applied to the so[...]

2 Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of deat[...]

01453923 '02-2-AE2-61N OWNER’S MANUAL Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the SPD-20 Total Percussion Pad. The SPD-20 is an electronic percussion unit that has eight pads, trigger interfaces, a high-quality digital sound generator, and on-board digital effects. Since the SPD-20 includes a sound generator and effects in one light[...]