The most exciting and the evolutionary step of the new Octapad is the "Phrase loop function" which helps in turning your inspiration into sound, meaning you can create your own rhythm loops and layer your performance on top, all in real time. While maintaining the basic design of the precedent models, this new Octapad features a large display, a friendly user interface, cutting edge sounds, effects, USB MIDI, and the latest pad-sensing technology developed for the V-drum series. Now the year 2010 marked the comeback of the original instrument the Octapad SPD-30 for the 21st century.
Anyone who used a rhythm pad used an SPD-20 such was the dominance of the instrument in the musical world. The SPD 20 was immensely popular among musicians around the world and musicians not using SPD-20 were a rarity.
#OCTAPAD ROLAND SPD 20 CUMBIA SERIES#
The years 1990 to 1998 saw three variant changes in the instrument, the introduction of the SPD series for the first time, in the concluding years Roland brought SPD-8, 11 and finally 20. The year of 1988 saw the addition of Octapad II which was also thoroughly successful. This instrument was immediately adopted by musicians around the world not only for playing drums or percussion instruments but also using it to perform all styles of music. The Octapad legend started almost 30 years ago when the first "OCTAPAD" THE PAD 8 Roland's revolutionary percussion instrument was announced in 1985. Over the years Roland has brought considerable innovative changes to the instrument which has a lot of meaning in it rather than merely changing the shape and size of the instrument. What is the reason behind it is not very alarming or head turning, it is the quality, reliability and the easy to use formula which has given a sense of confidence in the minds of the customers who use Roland products. Musicians around the world are fully inclined towards using Roland instruments when they are looking for rhythm pads.
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.When it comes to rhythm pads Roland is the undisputed leader in manufacturing rhythm pads better than any other brand in the world. * Most memory sticks can be used (up to 32GB), however Roland cannot guarantee the functionality of all USB memory. Pads (PD series, PDX series), Cymbals (CY series), Kick Triggers (KD series), Hi-Hats (VH-11), Hi-Hat Control Pedal (FD series), Pad Stand (PDS-10), All-Purpose Clamp (APC-33), Acoustic Drum Trigger (RT-10K, RT-10S, RT-10T), Pedal Switch (DP-2), Foot Switch (FS-5U, FS-6), Personal Drum Monitor: PM-10, PM-30, V-Drums Accessory Package: DAP-3, V-Drums Mat: TDM-10, Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), Screws (M5 x 12 mm) x 4 PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), OUTPUT Jacks (L (MONO), R) (1/4 inch phone type), MIX IN Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT Jacks x 4, HH CTRL Jack, FOOT SW Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), USB MEMORY Connector (for USB Memory), USB MIDI Connector (for USB MIDI)
Phrases: 50, Parts: 3, Tempo: 40 to 260, Resolution: 480 ticks per quarter note, Recording Method: Real-time, Maximumġ60 x 160 dots Graphic Type LCD (Backlit LCD) Tuning, Muffling, Soft Attack, Tone Color, Pitch Sweep, Volume, Pan, ReverseĪmbience (7 Types), Equalizer, Limiter, Multi Effect (30 Types) * Four trigger inputs are provided, allowing you to connect external pads