Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the SPD-20 PRO.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
55 Data List
This explains the parameters and sound of the SPD-20 PRO.
55 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed reference material regarding MIDI messages.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
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2.Choose “SPD-20 PRO” as the product name.
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2020 Roland Corporation
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Overview of the OCTAPAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Kit and Inst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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What Is an Inst (Instrument)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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What Does Layer Mean?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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What Is a Kit?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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What Are Ambience and MFX?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Editing and Saving Your Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Top Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Attaching to a Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Performing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Selecting a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disabling Button Operation . . |
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Stopping All Currently-Heard Sound . . |
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Creating a Kit. . . . . |
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Basic Editing Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Screen Indications. . |
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Editing the Sound of a Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Effect Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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MFX Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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AMBIENCE Settings . |
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Editing the Sound of the Overall Kit . . |
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Recalling Kits in a Specific Order. . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Creating a Kit Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using a Kit Chain . . |
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Specifying the Pad Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . .. . |
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Connecting External Devices . . |
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Connecting External Pads and Pedals. . |
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External Trigger Settings . . |
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Assigning the Footswitch . . |
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MIDI Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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MIDI Settings for the Entire OCTAPAD. . |
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Other Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Copying or Exchanging Kits, Pads, or Layers . . . . . . . . |
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Using a USB Flash Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Saving/Loading Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Formatting a USB Flash Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Other Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Adjusting the Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Restoring the Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Adjusting the Signal Level of the OUTPUT Jacks and PHONES |
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Setting the AUTO OFF Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Viewing the Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
AboutWARNING and
CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
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.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden).The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out.The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
WARNING
To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet
Even with the power switch turned off, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned off, turn off the power switch on the unit, then
pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.
Concerning the Auto Off function
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was
last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off
function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (p. 31).
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not carry out anything unless you are instructed to do so in the owner’s manual. Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Be sure to contact your dealer, a Roland service center, or an official Roland dealer.
For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Do not use or store in the following types of locations
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
•Subject to salt exposure; or are
•Exposed to rain; or are
•Dusty or sandy; or are
•Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness; or are
•Placed in a poorly ventilated location.
WARNING
Use only the stand that is recommended
This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.
Do not place in a location that is unstable
When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you
choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand
Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual carefully when placing this unit on a stand (p. 10).
If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to
the unit falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors
may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.
Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
WARNING
Avoid extended use at high volume
Use of the unit at high volume for extended periods of time may cause hearing loss. If you ever experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit and consult a specialized physician.
Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; never place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.
Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs
In the following cases, immediately turn off the power, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and contact your dealer, a Roland service center, or an official Roland dealer for service.
•The AC adaptor or the power cord has been damaged; or
•If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
•Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or
•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.
For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Be cautious to protect children from injury
Always make sure that an adult is on hand to provide supervision and guidance when using the unit in places where children are present, or when a child will be using the unit.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing damage or malfunction.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices
Otherwise, you risk overheating or fire.
Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in overseas, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland service center, or an authorized Roland distributor.
For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
CAUTION
Use only the specified stand(s)
This unit is designed to be used in combination with specific stands (PDS series) manufactured by Roland. If used in combination with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries as the result of this
product dropping down or toppling over due to a lack of stability.
Evaluate safety issues before using stands
Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner’s manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand, or cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product.
When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the plug
To prevent conductor damage, always grasp the power cord by its plug when disconnecting it.
Periodically clean the power plug
An accumulation of dust or foreign objects between the power plug and the power outlet can lead to fire or electric shock.
At regular intervals, be sure to pull out the power plug, and using a dry cloth,
wipe away any dust or foreign objects that may have accumulated.
Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit will not be used for an extended period of time
Fire may result in the unlikely event that a breakdown occurs.
Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to prevent them from getting entangled
Injury could result if someone were to trip on a cable and cause the unit to fall or topple.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of the unit toppling over or dropping down.
Never connect/disconnect a power plug if your hands are wet
Otherwise, you could receive an electric shock.
CAUTION
Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.
Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed from the outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.
Whenever there is a threat of lightning, disconnect the power plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed from the outlet, you risk causing malfunction or receiving an electric shock.
Keep small items out of the reach of children
To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.
•Removable Parts Screws (p. 10)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
•Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner). Depending on the way in which
the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.
•The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
•Place the AC adaptor so that the side with text is downward.
Placement
•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.
•This unit may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers.
•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 initiating 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.
•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.
•Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.
•Do not place containers or anything else containing liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.
Maintenance
•Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
•Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
•Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.
•Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
•Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
•Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
•When 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.
•To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.
•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 others nearby.
•When disposing of the packing carton or cushioning material in which this unit was packed, you must observe the waste disposal regulations that apply to your locality.
•The rubber portion of the striking surface is treated with a preservative to maintain its performance. With the passage of time, this preservative may appear on the surface as a white stain, or reveal how the pads were struck during product testing. This does not affect the performance or functionality
of the product, and you may continue using it with confidence.
•Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the pad’s function.
•Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.
•If you want to play the SPD-20 PRO with a stand, use a pad stand (PDS-10 or PDS-20; sold separately).
•You must use the screws on the bottom panel of the SPD-20 PRO. Using any other screws may cause malfunction.
•Do not use the screws included in the PDS-10 (old model).
Using External Memories
•Please observe the following precautions when handling external memory devices. Also, make sure to carefully observe all the precautions that were supplied with the external memory device.
•Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in progress.
•To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static electricity from your person before handling the device.
Intellectual Property Right
•The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.
•Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.
•Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.
•This product contains eParts integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
•This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).
•Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
•Roland and OCTAPAD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
5
Overview of the OCTAPAD
Kit and Inst
What Is an Inst (Instrument)?
All the sounds and instruments on board the OCTAPAD are referred to as “INST.”
What Does Layer Mean?
Two Insts (Main, Sub) can be assigned to each pad.
The way in which the strength of your strike on the pad affects the volume of each instrument can be specified in “Layer Type.”
With a hi-hat for example, by playing softly you can have the closed hi-hat sound, and when playing harder, the open hi-hat sound. Or you can use a snare drum sound, so when play softly you hear the head sound, and when playing louder you can have a rim shot.
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What Is a Kit?
All instruments assigned to the eight pads and four external pads as well as the effects used, are memorized as a “Kit.”You can select kits by pressing the [–], [+] buttons (p. 11).
In live performance situations, the Kit Chain function allows you to determine the switching order of selected kits (p. 20).
“Kit structure” (p. 7)
What Are Ambience and MFX?
These are both effects.
The “Ambience” selected is a global function, meaning that all kits will use this effect. You can select from various types of rooms and halls. “MFX” is a full blown effects unit that can be used on an individual kit basis.
On the OCTAPAD you can use one instance of ambience and three instances of MFX with each kit.
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“Audio signal flow” (p. 7)
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Overview of the OCTAPAD
Editing and Saving Your Data
The OCTAPAD features some powerful editing tools such as pitch, decay, tone color etc. Also, the MFX for each kit can be edited as well.
All of your edits are automatically saved internally. If you need to, you can restore an individual kit to the factory settings. See “Restoring the Factory Settings” (p. 30).
By connecting a USB flash drive (sold separately) to the OCTAPAD, you can back up all of the OCTAPAD’s settings (or the settings for a specified individual kit) to the USB flash drive. Be sure to back up your favorite data (p. 28).
Kit structure
PAD1–8 |
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FixedValue |
PAD5 |
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CoarseTune |
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FixedHH |
EXT1 (H) |
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EXT3 (H) |
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(*) The PAD COMP for an external trigger (EXT1–EXT4) is common to the Head and Rim.
Audio signal flow
Disconnected when Output is “MFX” (p. 14)
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LAYER EQ |
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AMBIENCE
MFX1
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Panel Description
Top Panel
PAD 1 |
PAD 2 |
PAD 3 |
PAD 4 |
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PAD 5 |
PAD 6 |
PAD 7 |
PAD 8 |
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[KIT] button |
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[K][J] buttons |
Select the item to edit. |
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[INST] button |
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[LEVEL] button |
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SUB] button |
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13[OTHER] button
14[MFX] button Edit the effect settings (p. 17).
15[KIT COMMON] Edits settings for the entire kit button (p. 18).
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[AMBIENCE] |
Edits ambience settings (p. 17). |
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Panel Description
Rear Panel
MIX IN jack
Connect another electronic musical instrument, external audio device (portable audio player, computer, CD player, etc.). The sound that is input to this jack is output from the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT1–4 jacks/HH CTRL jack p. 22
Connect pads or pedals to the 1–4 external trigger input jacks. To make this connection, use the cable that is included with each pad. All pads and pedals are sold separately.
To the HH CTRL jack you can connect a hi-hat control pedal that is compatible with the FD-8, FD-9, VH-10, or VH-11.
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PHONES jack
Connect your headphones. Even when using your headphones, sound
is still output from the OUTPUT jacks.
OUTPUT jacks
For connection to your amplification or recording system.
If making a MONO connection, use the L/MONO jack.
MIDI port p. 26
Connect MIDI devices.
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
FOOT SW jack p. 25
You can connect a footswitch (sold
separately: BOSS FS5U, FS-6) and use it to control a variety of things.
[POWER] switch p. 11
Turns the power on/off.
Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor as shown in the illustration.
The cord of the supplied AC Adaptor
Hook
*To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
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Attaching to a Stand
If you want to play the OCTAPAD with a stand, use a pad stand (PDS-10 or PDS-20; sold separately).
*You must use the screws on the bottom panel of the OCTAPAD Using any other screws may cause malfunction.
*Do not use the screws included in the PDS-10 (old model).
*When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and pads from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
1. Using the screws on the bottom of the OCTAPAD, attach the PDS-10 or PDS-20 mounting plate.
*Do not use the screws included with the pad stand. bottom of OCTAPAD
2. Attach the OCTAPAD to the pad stand.
For the details on how to assemble the pad stand and use the mounting plate, refer to the owner’s manual of the pad stand.
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Performing
Turning the Power On/Off
1. Use the POWER switch (p. 9) to turn the power on/off.
*The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (p. 31).
To restore power, turn the power on again.
*Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Selecting a Kit
When you switch kits, the sounds of all pads are switched together.
1.Press the [KIT] button.
2.Use the [–][+] buttons to select a kit.
Kit number |
Kit number: Kit name |
*If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and use the [–][+] buttons, the kit number changes in steps of ten.
About the icons shown in the upper right of the screen
Icon Meaning
Shown if the kit’s MFX is on (p. 17).
Shown if the kit’s ambience is on (p. 17).
Button operation is disabled.
Disabling Button Operation
While the kit selection screen is shown, you can disable operation of the buttons and footswitch to prevent the settings from being changed by inadvertently pressing a button or footswitch.
1.Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button.
A lock symbol appears in the upper right of the screen.
To unlock, once again hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button.
*You can’t disable button operation in other than the kit selection screen.
Stopping All Currently-Heard Sound
You can stop all currently-heard sound.
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [EXIT] button.
The screen indicates “All Sound Off.”
KIT CHAIN Function
The Kit Chain function allows you specify the order in which kits will switch. Very convenient for live performance.
For detail, see “Recalling Kits in a Specific Order” (p. 20).
Footswitch
Footswitches can be used to change kits.
For detail, see “Assigning the Footswitch” (p. 25).
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Creating a Kit
Basic Editing Operation
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1.Select a kit (p. 11).
2.Press a button to select the type of item that you want to edit.
3.Select a pad (p. 13).
4.Use the [K][J] buttons to select the item that you
want to edit.
If the display indicates [ENTER], press the [ENTER] button to proceed to detailed settings.
5. Use the [–][+] buttons to specify the value.
The value increases rapidly if you hold down the [+] button and press the [–] button. The value decreases rapidly if you hold down the [–] button and press the [+] button. The value changes more greatly if you hold down [SHIFT] and press the [+] or [–] button.
Screen Indications
Inst screen Other edit screens
Inst number
The first two characters indicate the instrument’s category, the next three digits indicate the inst number, and the SPD-20 inst number is shown in parentheses ( ).
PAD LINK icon/ |
Edited item |
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Pad number/ |
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Pad number/ |
Layer icon |
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Inst name |
Parameter name |
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PAD LINK icon
This is shown only if PAD LINK (p. 14) is on.
Layer icon
Layer type |
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Main
OFF
Sub
Main
Other than OFF
Sub
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Creating a Kit
Selecting an inst
1.Select a pad.
2.Press the [INST] button.
3.Press the LAYER [MAIN/SUB] button to select the layer (Main or Sub).
4.Use the [–][+] buttons to select an instrument.
Alternatively, you can use the [K][J] buttons to select category, number, or SPD-20 (old model) instrument number, and then use the [–][+] buttons to select an instrument.
Selecting a pad or external trigger
Strike the pad that you want to edit. To select an external trigger that’s connected to an EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 1–4 jack, strike or press the connected pad or pedal.
You can also select by holding down the [ENTER] button and using the [K][J] buttons.
Making settings common to all pads (SET ALL)
Here’s how to set the currently-edited parameter to the same value for all pads.
1.Select a value as described in “Basic Editing Operation” (p. 12).
2.Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ENTER] button.
3.Press the [ENTER] button.
The parameter value specified for the selected pad/kit is applied to all pads. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
*If you are editing a setting of an internal pad, the setting is applied to the eight internal pads. If you are editing a setting of an external pad, the setting is applied to both the head and rim of the four external pads.
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Creating a Kit
Editing the Sound of a Pad
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Refer to “Data |
Selects the instrument that is assigned to the pad. |
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LAYER [TYPE] |
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Specifies the layer type (p. 15) |
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Switches between editing the Main or the Sub sound. |
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Volume |
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Specifies the volume. |
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The standard setting. This produces the most natural |
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LINEAR |
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EXP1 |
Selects the way in |
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[LEVEL] |
Curve |
LOG1, LOG2, |
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SPLINE1, SPLINE2 |
instrument (CURVE). |
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PadMinVol |
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CoarseTune |
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FineTune |
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Decay |
1–100 |
time longer. |
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MFX, DRY+MFX |
MFX |
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MFXSelect |
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MFXSend |
0–127 |
Specifies the volume level sent to MFX separately for Main and for Sub. |
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AmbSend |
0–127 |
Specifies the volume level sent to Ambience separately for Main and for Sub. |
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Adjusts the tonal character (layer equalizer) separately for Main and for Sub. You |
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LAYER EQ |
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Strike to select |
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PAD MUTE GROUP |
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Strike to select |
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PAD LINK |
PAD LINK setting |
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For details on this setting, refer to “PAD MUTE GROUP and PAD LINK settings” |
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EXCHANGE LAYER |
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Exchanges the settings of the Main and Sub layers. |
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Creating a Kit
Layer type
The OCTAPAD lets you play two instruments (Inst Main and Inst Sub) layered on one pad. You can also switch between two instruments or vary their balance according to your playing dynamics.
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Volume |
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Playing |
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Playing |
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Playing |
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Fade Point |
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Specifies the velocity value at which Inst Sub begins to be heard |
LAYER EQ settings
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ON/OFF |
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Turns the EQ on/off. |
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Specifies the center frequency of the low-frequency region. |
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LoGain |
-15–+15dB |
Amount of low-frequency boost/cut |
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MidFrq |
20Hz–16kHz |
Adjusts the center frequency of the mid-frequency region. |
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0.5–8.0 |
Width of the mid-frequency region |
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MidGain |
-15–+15dB |
Adjusts the amount of mid-frequency boost/cut. |
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HiFrq |
1–16kHz |
Specifies the center frequency of the high-frequency region. |
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HiGain |
-15–+15dB |
Adjusts the amount of high-frequency boost/cut. |
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Creating a Kit
PAD COMP settings
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Gain |
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Compressor output volume |
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Time until compression starts |
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Release |
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Time until compression returns to the original state |
PAD MUTE GROUP and PAD LINK settings
1.From the [OTHER] button items, select PAD MUTE GROUP or PAD LINK, and press the [ENTER] button.
2.Press the [ENTER] button once again.
To cancel a specified mute/link, use the [K][J] buttons to select “RESET,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
4.Strike a pad to select the pad that you want to mute or link.
PAD1–8 |
EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 1–4 |
*For EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 1–4, the upper row is HEAD and the lower row is RIM.
MEMO
55 You can’t assign the same pad to different groups. If you attempt to specify this, the following message appears.
3. Use the [K][J] buttons to specify the group number.
Up to eight groups can be specified.
55 You can’t use Pad Link to assign three or more pads to the same group. If you attempt to specify this, the following message appears.
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Creating a Kit
Effect Settings
MFX Settings
You can select up to three MFX (MFX1–MFX3) and apply their effects to a kit.
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1.Press the [MFX] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select the MFX (MFX1–MFX3) that you want to edit.
3.Use the [–][+] buttons to turn the effect on/off.
4.Press the [ENTER] button.
Use the [K][J] buttons and [–][+] buttons to edit the effect settings in detail. * For details on MFX, refer to “Data List” (PDF).
MEMO
MFX effect settings can be made separately for the Main and Sub of a pad (p. 14).
AMBIENCE Settings
Ambience simulates the reverberation and acoustics of a location in which you are playing the drums. It lets you obtain a more natural sound with a sense of presence.
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ON/OFF |
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0.1–10.0s |
Specifies the length over which the reverb sound decays. |
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Density |
0–127 |
Specifies the density of the reverb sound. |
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Specifies how the density of the reverb sound changes over time. |
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0–127 |
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LF Damp |
0–100 |
Adjusts the low-frequency portion of the reverb sound. |
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HF Damp |
0–100 |
Adjusts the high-frequency portion of the reverb sound. |
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Spread |
0–127 |
Adjusts the spaciousness of the reverb sound. |
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Tone |
0–127 |
Adjusts the tonal character of the reverb sound. |
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0–127 |
Adjusts the volume of the reverb. |
MEMO
The volume level that is sent to Ambience can be adjusted individually for Main and Sub (p. 14).
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Creating a Kit
Editing the Sound of the Overall Kit
* For details on the parameters, refer to “Data List” (PDF).
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Specifies the volume of the entire kit. |
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Specifies the volume of the pedal hi-hat. |
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Specifies the tempo setting of each kit. |
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Adjusts the tonal character of the entire kit. You can adjust the amount of boost/ |
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KIT EQ |
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Edits the name of the kit. |
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KIT MIDI |
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KIT RESET |
KIT001–KIT200 |
Returns the kit to its factory-set state. |
KIT COMP settings
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Gain |
-24.0–+24.0dB |
Output volume of the compressor |
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Thre |
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Volume level at which compression starts |
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Ratio |
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Time until compression starts |
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10–1000ms |
Time over which compression returns to the original state |
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Creating a Kit
KIT EQ settings
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ON/OFF |
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LoFrq |
20Hz–1kHz |
Specifies the center frequency of the low-frequency region. |
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LoGain |
-12–+12dB |
Amount of low-frequency boost/cut |
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MidFrq |
20Hz–16kHz |
Adjusts the center frequency of the mid-frequency region. |
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MidGain |
-12–+12dB |
Adjusts the amount of mid-frequency boost/cut. |
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HiFrq |
1–16kHz |
Specifies the center frequency of the high-frequency region. |
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-12–+12dB |
Adjusts the amount of high-frequency boost/cut. |
KIT MIDI settings |
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Recalling Kits in a Specific Order
You can register and recall kits in the order in which you plan to use them. This is called the Kit Chain function. If you register kits in the order in which you will be using them in your live performance, you can instantly recall the next kit to use. Up to 16 kits can be registered in one kit chain.
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1. Press the [KIT CHAIN] button.
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Creating a Kit Chain
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT CHAIN] button.
The [KIT CHAIN] button blinks.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select the bank (A–P) in which you want to store the chain.
3.Press the [ENTER] button.
4.Use the [K][J] buttons to select a step (1–16).
5.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the kit that you want to assign to the selected step.
If you don’t want to use all the steps to step 16, select “END.”
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Specifying the Pad Sensitivity
Here’s how to specify the sensitivity of each pad.
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “PAD SETTING,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3.Strike a pad to select the pad that you want to edit.
You can also select a pad by holding down the [ENTER] button and using the [K][J] buttons.
4.Use the [K][J] buttons to select the item that you want to edit.
5.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the value.
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Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Pads and Pedals
The OCTAPAD lets you connect a hi-hat control pedal, and also connect pedals or pads to the external trigger inputs.
After connecting an external pad or pedal to an EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 1–4 jack, specify the Trigger Type setting as described below.
External Trigger Settings
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “EXT TRIG.”
3.Press the [ENTER] button.
4.Strike or press the external pad or pedal that’s connected to the EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 1–4 jack to select it.
You can also make this selection by holding down the [ENTER] and using the [K][J] buttons.
5.Use the [K][J] buttons to select the item that you want to edit.
6.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the value.
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Connecting External Devices
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Connecting External Devices
Trig Type List
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KD-A22 |
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*1: When using the BT-1, it is possible to further increase the sensitivity for soft strikes, but this increases the possibility of unwanted triggering by vibration from the surroundings.
*2: Select this if you attach an RT-30H to the snare. *3: Select this if you attach an RT-30H to a tom.
VH SET setting
Here’s how to adjust the offset of the hi-hat (VH-10/VH-11).
*This can be set only if TYPE is set to VH-11 or VH-10.
1.With the hi-hat completely separated from the motion sensor unit, power-on the OCTAPAD.
clutch screw
Separated
motion sensor unit
2.Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.
3.In the procedure “External Trigger Settings” (p. 22), select “EXT TRIG” and then press the [ENTER] button.
4.Strike the hi-hat to select the pad.
5.Set “TYPE” to “VH11” or “VH10.”
6.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “VH SET,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
7.If the screen indicates “Turn screw L,” turn the offset adjustment screw counter-clockwise. If the screen indicates “Turn screw R,” turn it clockwise.
offset adjustment screw
OPEN CLOSE
When the value shown on the screen is approximately 80 and the “OK!” indication appears, the adjustment is complete.
8.Fasten the clutch screw so that the hi-hat opens to the amount you prefer.
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Connecting External Devices
Controlling hi-hat open/close
If a hi-hat control pedal is connected to the HH CTRL jack, it functions as a hi-hat control pedal for the hi-hat sound (HC) that is assigned
to a pad. The closed hi-hat sound is heard if you strike the pad while pressing the pedal. When you strike the pad while gradually releasing the pedal, the sound transitions from the half-open to the
open hi-hat sound, and the tonal character and decay length change smoothly. If you press the pedal, you hear the foot-close sound. You can play a foot-splash by pressing the pedal and then immediately releasing it.
MEMO
55 The volume of the pedal hi-hat sound is specified by the pedal level (PedalHHVolume) (p. 18).
55 If a hi-hat sound (HC) is assigned to multiple pads, you’ll hear the pedal hi-hat sound of the pad that has the highest priority as shown in the illustration below.
55 If a hi-hat sound is not assigned to any pad, pressing the pedal does not produce sound.
MAIN LAYER
High priority
PAD1 |
PAD2 |
PAD3 |
PAD4 |
PAD5 |
PAD6 |
PAD7 |
PAD8 |
EXT1(H) |
EXT2(H) |
EXT3(H) |
EXT4(H) |
EX1(R) |
EX2(R) |
EX3(R) |
EX4(R) |
SUB LAYER
PAD1 |
PAD2 |
PAD3 |
PAD4 |
PAD5 |
PAD6 |
PAD7 |
PAD8 |
EXT1(H)
EXT2(H)
EXT3(H)
EXT4(H)
EXT1(R)
EXT1(R)
EXT3(R)
EXT4(R)
Low Priority
EX1(H): EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 1 (HEAD)
EX1(R): EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 1 (RIM)
Assigning the Footswitch
Here’s how to assign the function of a footswitch connected to the FOOT SW jack.
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “SOUND/CTRL.”
3.Press the [ENTER] button.
4.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “FSw1” or “FSw2.”
5.Use the [–][+] buttons to select a value.
Value |
Explanation |
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OFF |
Disables the function of the footswitch. |
KIT#DEC |
Returns to the previous kit. |
KIT#INC |
Advances to the next kit. |
CHAIN#DEC |
Returns to the previous step of the kit chain. |
CHAIN#INC |
Advances to the next step of the kit chain. |
MFX1 SW |
Turns MFX1 on/off. |
MFX2 SW |
Turns MFX2 on/off. |
MFX3 SW |
Turns MFX3 on/off. |
SOUNDOFF |
Stops all sound being played by the OCTAPAD. |
Connecting a footswitch
Connecting an FS-5U
Stereo 1/4” phone type
1/4” phone type x 2
RING TIP
POLARITY switch
FSw1 FSw2
Connecting an FS-6
Stereo 1/4” phone type
Stereo 1/4” phone type
MODE/POLARITY switch
FSw1
FSw2
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Connecting External Devices
MIDI Settings
MIDI Settings for the Entire OCTAPAD
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “MIDI.”
3.Press the [ENTER] button.
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Explanation |
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Tx/Rx Sw |
OFF, ON |
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GlobalCh |
1–16Ch |
Specifies the transmit/receive |
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ProgChg Tx |
OFF, ON |
MIDI device or not transmitted |
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Specifies whether program |
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ProgChg Rx |
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OFF, ON |
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MIDI Thru |
OFF, ON |
at MIDI IN connector will be |
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connector. |
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Turns on/off the connection |
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data from the pads and the |
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OCTAPAD’s sound generator |
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LocalCtrl |
OFF, ON |
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If this is “OFF,” the performance |
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sound generator section. |
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When transmitted or receiving |
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DeviceID |
17–32 |
system exclusive messages, |
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numbers of the two units. |
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Value |
Explanation |
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Specifies the control change |
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OFF, 1:MOD, |
message that will be |
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2:BERATH, |
transmitted and received as |
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4:FOOT, |
MIDI data indicating the depth |
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HH CC |
11:EXP, |
to which the hi-hat pedal is |
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(HiHat Pedal Control) |
16:GEN1, |
pressed. With the “OFF” setting, |
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17:GEN2, |
MIDI messages will not be |
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18:GEN3, |
transmitted. |
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19:GEN4, |
For details, refer to “Data List” |
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Switches support for the |
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striking a pad while choking it. |
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ChokeShot |
OFF, ON |
If this is “ON,” striking a pad |
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If this is “OFF,” the sound is not |
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muted immediately even if you |
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strike a pad while choking it. |
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Specifies whether changes |
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TxEditData |
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OFF, ON |
are transmitted as system |
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transmitted (OFF). |
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Specifies whether system |
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MEMO
You can specify the MIDI messages that are transmitted and received by a pad (p. 19).
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Other Functions
Copying or Exchanging Kits, Pads, or Layers
You can copy or exchange a kit, pad, or layer. The following explanation uses the example of copying a pad. You can use the same procedure to execute other operations.
1.Press the [COPY/EXCHANGE] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select a function.
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Explanation |
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Select the copy-source kit. |
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Select the copy- |
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Use FROM and TO to |
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EXCHANGE PAD |
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Use FROM and TO to |
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EXCHANGE LAYER |
Main,Sub |
Exchanges the Main and |
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3. Press the [ENTER] button.
4.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the copy-source kit (From).
55 Use the [K] button to move the cursor to “U” or “P,” and then use the [–][+] buttons to select either U (user) or P (preset).
If you select P (preset), data can be copied from the factory settings.
55 To select the copy-source pad, press [J] to move the cursor to the pad number, and then use the [–][+] buttons to select the pad. You can also select a pad by striking that pad.
5.Press the [ENTER] button.
6.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the copydestination kit (To).
To select the copy-destination pad, press [J] to move the cursor to the pad number, and then use the [–][+] buttons to select the pad. You can also select a pad by striking that pad.
7. Press the [ENTER] button.
Verify that you have specified the desired copy-source and copydestination kit and pads.
U: User |
Pad number |
P: Preset
8. Press the [ENTER] button once again.
9. Press the [ENTER] button to execute.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
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Other Functions
Using a USB Flash Drive
If you connect a USB flash drive (sold separately) to the USB MEMORY port, you can back up all settings (or the settings of an individual kit that you specify) to the USB flash drive.
Function |
Explanation |
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LoadKit |
Loads the individual kit that you specify from |
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DelKit |
Deletes backup data of a previously-saved |
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Format |
Formats the USB flash drive. |
Saving/Loading Settings
NOTE
55 Never insert or remove the USB flash drives while this unit is turned on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB flash drives.
55 Taking care that the connector of the USB flash drive is oriented correctly, insert it all the way into the port. Do not use excessive force.
55 Do not strike the pads while data is being saved or loaded. The vibration might cause an error to occur. While the USB settings screen is shown, sound is not produced even if you strike a pad.
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “USB MEMORY.”
3.Press the [ENTER] button.
The USB MEMORY screen appears.
4. Use the [K][J] buttons to select a function.
Function |
Explanation |
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SaveAll |
Backs-up all of the OCTAPAD’s settings to the |
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LoadAll |
Loads previously-saved backup data from the |
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USB flash drive into the OCTAPAD. |
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DelAll |
Deletes individual items of previously-saved |
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backup data from the USB flash drive. |
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SaveKit |
Backs-up the settings of the individual |
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SaveAll
1.Access the USB MEMORY screen (p. 28).
2.Select “SaveAll,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3.Use the [–][+] buttons to specify the savedestination, and then press the [ENTER] button.
4.Use the [K][J] buttons and the [–][+] buttons to specify a name for the backup, and then press the [ENTER] button.
%[ENTER]
5. Press the [ENTER] button to save the data.
All settings of the OCTAPAD are backed-up to the USB flash drive. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
LoadAll
1.Access the USB MEMORY screen (p. 28).
2.Select “LoadAll” and then press the [ENTER] button.
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Other Functions
3.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the data that you want to load, and then press the [ENTER] button.
%[ENTER]
4. Press the [ENTER] button to load the data.
All data saved in the OCTAPAD is loaded into the OCTAPAD. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
NOTE
When all data is loaded, all data in the OCTAPAD is overwritten. Any important data should be backed-up beforehand.
DelAll
1.Access the USB MEMORY screen (p. 28).
2.Select “DelAll” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the data that you want to delete, and then press the [ENTER] button.
%[ENTER]
4. Press the [ENTER] button to delete the data.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
SaveKit
1.Access the USB MEMORY screen (p. 28).
2.Select “SaveKit” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the kit that you want to save, and then press the [ENTER] button.
4.Use the [–][+] buttons to specify the savedestination, and then press the [ENTER] button.
%[ENTER]
5. Press the [ENTER] button to save the data.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
LoadKit
1.Access the USB MEMORY screen (p. 28).
2.Select “LoadKit,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the kit that you want to load, and then press the [ENTER] button.
4.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the load-destination in the OCTAPAD, and then press the [ENTER] button.
%[ENTER]
5. Press the [ENTER] button to load the data.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
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Other Functions
DelKit
1.Access the USB MEMORY screen (p. 28).
2.Select “DelKit” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the data that you want to delete, and then press the [ENTER] button.
%[ENTER]
4. Press the [ENTER] button to delete the data.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
Formatting a USB Flash Drive
NOTE
When you format a USB flash drive, all data on the USB flash drive is erased.
1.Access the USB MEMORY screen (p. 28).
2.Select “Format,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
A confirmation screen appears.
3.Press the [ENTER] button once again.
4.Press the [ENTER] button to format the USB flash
drive.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
Other Functions
Adjusting the Display Contrast
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “OPTION,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “LcdContrast.”
4.Use the [–][+] buttons to select the value.
Restoring the Factory Settings
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2.Use the [K][J] buttons to select “FACTORY RESET,” and then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Press the [ENTER] button to execute FACTORY RESET.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
NOTE
When you execute this operation, all data and settings in the OCTAPAD is lost. In advance, you should back up any important data or settings to a USB flash drive (p. 28).
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