Roland SPD-20PRO Percussion Pad
For over 20 years, the SPD-20 has been treasured by percussionists all over the world. Offering both wide-ranging versatility as well as a host of authentic percussion sounds. Today, the Roland OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO takes your performance to the next level. While retaining the core features of the renowned SPD-20.
The OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO sports the same famous 8 pad layout, onboard sounds, and rugged durability. While also enhanced thanks to more responsive playability, additional sounds and functions, as well as an updated user interface. Compact and portable, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO delivers everything you need to authentically cover percussion in all genres. Whether you’re in small groups or large-scale ensembles.
Classic SPD-20 Sounds—and More
So many people use the SPD-20 as one of their primary instruments. With the new OCTAPAD SPD-20, it retains all the sounds from the original percussion pad while providing an impressive selection of new ones to choose from. Additionally, you’ll find EQ, compression and three onboard effects engines. Each with 38 multi-effects that you can apply to a single instrument. Even further broadening the sonic possibilities of the OCTAPAD SPD-20.
Authentic Sounds from Around the World
Boasting a number of new sounds, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO gives you everything you need for live performances or studio production. All sampled in the highest quality, these sounds allow you to cover Asian, African, Latin, and a number of other music styles. Traditional drum kits are on tap too, including a number of high-end drums and cymbals originally found on the TD-27 V-Drums sound module. All up, you’ll find more than 900 instruments for musical exploration.
Real-Time Sound Editing for Expressive Performances
On top of that, the SPD-20 PRO comes with 100 great-sounding presets that are ready to play. Alternatively, you can customize them perfectly to fit your style and music taste. The backlit LCD and direct-access buttons support real-time editing of instrument sounds as you perform. As well as the ability to layer up to four sounds on any one pad using the pad link function. Additionally, the kit chain function lets you line up kits to match your set. So it’s never been easier to call up exactly what you need.
Expand Beyond the Built-In Pads
Complementing the 8 rubber pads, the SPD-20 PRO features four dual-trigger inputs as well as dedicated hihat control input. So you can build an expanded setup using a variety of Roland pads. Including mesh-head V-Pads, V-Cymbals, and the BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad. Transforming your SPD-20 PRO into a powerhouse mini drum kit with rock-solid feel and continuous open/closed hi-hat sounds.
SPD-20 PRO Legendary Roland Quality
Finally, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO sports the durability and longevity you’d expect from a Roland instrument. Designed in Japan, the SPD-20 PRO gives you everything you need in a portable and dependable instrument!