Roland SPD-30, SPD-11, PAD-80, TR-909, SPD-8 User Manual

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

The OCTAPAD Legend

was the year that Roland’s revolutionary percussion instrument

1985

was announced — the “OCTAPAD” (PAD-8). A totally unique percussion

instrument, the OCTAPAD allowed one to perform on the 8 pads, and via

MIDI, control a drum machine (like the TR-909) or an external MIDI module or

sampler. This instrument was immediately adopted by musicians around the

world, not only for playing drum or percussion sounds, but also using it to

perform all styles of music.

1988 saw the release of the “OCTAPAD II” (PAD-80), which not only

maintained the exciting features of the rst-generation OCTAPAD, but added

many new ones like Layering and pedal control.

1990–1998 was the era when musicians used either of the rst-

generation OCTAPADs. As they did not have an on-board sounds, most of the

time they were connected to drum machines, (TR-909, R-8 etc) So In 1990,

Roland introduced the SPD-8 which had its own on-board sound source.

In 1993, It was followed by the SPD-11 which not only had more sounds but

also built-in eects processing.

And then in 1998, the legendary SPD-20 appeared on the scene. Which

featured a major enhancement to its sounds.

So throughout the years, the SPD series continued to evolve. And even

though the instrument was called and SPD-8/11/20, most people will referred

to it as an OCTAPAD.

2010 marks the comeback of the new OCTAPAD (SPD-30) for the 21st

century. While maintaining the basic design of the precedent models, this

new OCTAPAD features a large display, a friendly user interface, cutting-edge

sounds, eects, USB MIDI and the latest pad sensing technology developed

for the V-drums series.

The most exciting and evolutionary step of the new OCTAPAD is its “Phrase

Loop function” which allows you to turn your inspiration into sound; meaning

you can create your own rhythm loops, and layer your performance on top, all

in real time.

That alone enhances the potential of the 8 pads on board, and expands the

playable combination of percussion instruments.

The quarter-century legend of the OCTAPAD continues.

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Overview 7

01 Overview of the OCTAPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What is an Inst? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What is a Kit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What are Ambience and FX? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

What is a Phrase Loop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Editing and Saving Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

02 Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

03 Displays and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

KIT Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

QUICK MENU Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

PHRASE LOOP Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

04 FACTORY RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Basic Operation 21

01 Selecting a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

[KIT] Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

KIT LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FAVORITE KITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

KIT CHAIN Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Foot Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

02 Selecting an Inst (INST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

03 MULTI EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

04 Eects Editing (AMBIENCE and FX) . . . . . . . . . . .25

AMBIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

05 Recording a Phrase Loop (PHRASE LOOP) . . . .26

Step 1: Select a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 2: Make Settings Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 3: Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Re-doing the Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Erasing a Track (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Undoing a Recording (UNDO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Clearing the Phrase (CLEAR PHRASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Saving the Phrase (SAVE PHRASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Exiting Phrase Loop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Advance Operation 1 (Kit) 30

Creating a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Inst Settings (INST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Inst and Layer Settings (INST-INST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Editing an Inst (INST-EDIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hi-hat Settings (INST-HH CTRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

INST Screen QUICK MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Settings for the Entire Kit (KIT OTHERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Kit Volume, Tempo, and Protect (KIT OTHERS-KIT) 34

Phrase Settings Recalled by the Kit

(KIT OTHERS-PHRASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Assigning a Name (NAME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

NAME Palette QUICK MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Copying a Kit or Pad (COPY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Copying a Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Copying a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Exchanging Pads (PAD EXCHANGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

KIT CHAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Creating a Kit Chain (KIT CHAIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

KIT CHAIN Screen QUICK MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Switching Kit Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Eects (FX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

FX Settings (FX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Switching the FX Type (FX-TYPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing FX Parameters (FX-EDIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting the FX Send Level for Each Pad (FX-SEND) 40

FX Screen QUICK MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Copying FX Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Knobs to Control the FX (FX CONTROL) . . . 41

Editing the AMBIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Ambience Settings (AMBIENCE-AMBIENCE) . . . . . . 42

Equalizer Settings (AMBIENCE-EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Limiter Settings (AMBIENCE-LIMIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Before using the OCTAPAD, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 72) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 73). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the OCTAPAD. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Advanced Operation 2 (Phrase Loop) 43

Creating a Phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Measures, Time Signature (Beat) and Metronome

(Click) Sound Settings (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the [SET LOOP] Button to Set the Loop

Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Quantize and Tempo Settings (STANDBY) . . . . . . . . . . . 44

STANDBY Screen QUICK MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Switching the Part’s Kit (STANDBY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Recording a Phrase (REC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Performing Along with a Recorded Phrase

(PLAY Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

REC/PLAY Screen QUICK MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Stopping the Phrase (STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing a Phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

What You can do in REC/PLAY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Muting a Track (MUTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Erasing a Track (ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Reserving the Operation at the Next Loop (NEXT) . . . 47

Adjusting the Volume of Each Part (PART LEVEL) . . . . . 48

Exiting Phrase Loop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Saving/Loading a Phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Saving a Phrase (SAVE PHRASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Loading a Phrase (PHRASE LIST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

PHRASE LIST Screen QUICK MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Phrase Loop and Metronome (Click) Sound

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Phrase Loop Settings (PHRASE LOOP SETUP) . . . . . . . . 51

Metronome (Click) Sound Settings

(PHRASE LOOP SETUP-CLICK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Advanced Operation 3 (Other Settings) 52

Settings for the Entire OCTAPAD (SYSTEM) . . . . . . . 52

Screen and Illumination Settings (SYSTEM-OPTIONS) 52

Foot Switch and External Pad Settings

(SYSTEM-CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connecting Foot Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Viewing Information About the System

(SYSTEM-INFO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Formatting USB Memory (USB-FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Saving Data to USB Memory (USB-SAVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Loading Data from USB Memory (USB-LOAD) . . . . . . . 56

Viewing or Deleting USB Memory Data (USB-VIEW) . . 57

Connecting to your Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . .58

Internal Pad Sensitivity Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Internal Pad Settings (PAD SETTING-INTERNAL). . . . . . 59

External Pad and Pedal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Connecting Optional Pads or Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

External Pad Settings (PAD SETTING-EXTERNAL) . . . . . 60

Specifying the External Pad Type (PAD TYPE) . . . . 61

Adjusting the External Pad Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . 61

External Hi-Hat Pedal Settings

(PAD SETTING-HH PEDAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

VH-11 Oset Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

MIDI Settings for a Kit (KIT MIDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

KIT MIDI Screen QUICK MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

System MIDI Settings (SYSTEM-MIDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using V-LINK to Control Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

V-LINK Settings (V-LINK SETTINGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Turning V-LINK On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Appendix 67

Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Attaching the Stand (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . .69

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Turning the Power On/O

NOTE

Once the connections have been completed (p. 12), turn on power to your various devices in the order specied. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to amplied speakers (which we’ll simply call “speakers”) and other devices.

1. Lower the volume of the OCTAPAD and amplication system.

Turn the [PHONES] and [MASTER] knob all the way to the left.

2. Press the [POWER] button.

The OCTAPAD is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

3. Turn on the power of your speakers.

4. Adjust the volume.

While playing the pads of the OCTAPAD, slowly turn the [MASTER] knob toward the right, and set the volume on the OCTAPAD and speakers.

Use the [PHONES] knob to adjust the volume of the headphones.

MEMO

Adjust your speaker system so that the volume is appropriate when the [MASTER] knob is approximately at the 3 o’clock position as shown in the illustration. Turn the knob toward the right to increase the volume, or toward the left to decrease it.

Turning the Power O

1. Minimize the volume of the OCTAPAD and your speakers.

2. Turn o the power of your speakers.

3. Hold down the [POWER] button until the display indicates “See you!”

Be sure to use the [POWER] button to turn o the power!

NOTE

The OCTAPAD automatically saves data during the power-down process. If power is turned o by unplugging the AC adaptor or power cable, data will NOT be saved, and malfunctions may occur.

Overview

Welcome to the world of the OCTAPAD.

This chapter provides an overall explanation of the OCTAPAD. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user of electronic musical equipment, reading this chapter will help you save time and learn to operate the OCTAPAD smoothly.

01 Overview of the OCTAPAD

What is an Inst?

All the sounds and instruments on board the OCTAPAD are referred to as “INST.”

What is does Layer mean?

Two Insts (Inst A, Inst B) can be assigned to each pad.

“Inst Layer Type” (p. 30) lets you choose how the Layer function will operate. The layered sounds can be mixed equally, or can be controlled by playing dynamics. 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 (p. 33). 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.

Volume

Playing Dynamics

What is a Kit?

All instruments assigned to the eight pads and four external pads (p. 60) as well as the eects used, are memorized as a “Kit.” You can select kits by pressing the [KIT] buttons (or foot-switches).

In live performance situations, the Kit Chain function allows you to determine the switching order of selected kits. See p. 37. Also there is a Favorite function, giving you quick access to your favorite kits. See p. 22.

Volume

Playing Dynamics

When the layer type is “FADE”When the layer type is “SWITCH”

What are Ambience and FX?

The “Ambience” selected is a global function, meaning that all kits will use this eect. You can select from various types of rooms and halls.

“FX” is a full blown eects unit that can be used on an individual kit basis.

Multi Eects Processor

Ambience FX

What is a Phrase Loop?

The Phrase Loop function is a recording feature that allows you to loop record something in real time, and then overdub on top. The potential is very exciting for live performances.

As each phrase has three “parts” it means, for example, that you can record a 16-beat phrase on part 1, some Latin percussion on part 2, and a either record or just perform a melodic percussion kit on top. It’s almost like having three OCTAPADs!

Editing and Saving Your Data

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

The OCTAPAD features some powerful editing tools such as tuning, muing, tone color etc. Also, the FX for each kit can be edited as well. This allows you to really personalize your sound.

All of your edits are automatically saved internally. If you need to, you can restore an individual kit to the factory settings. See “04 FACTORY RESET” (p. 20).

You can also use a USB memory (sold separately) to save your data. See p. 56.

02 Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Display, Buttons & Knobs

Function button 1–3

These buttons (from left to right) [Button 1], [Button 2], and [Button 3]

execute various functions indicated in the bottom of the display.

Function knob 1–3

These knobs (from left to right) [Knob 1], [Knob 2], and [Knob 3] correspond to functions indicated by a knob icon ( ) in the display.

p. 16

p. 15

Button 1 Button 2 Button 3

Knob 1 Knob 2 Knob 3

[MENU] button

To access the main menu screen.

[QUICK] button

In screens that show a icon in the upper right, pressing this button will call up various choices relative to the screen you are in.

[BACK] button

This button returns to the previous screen or cancels an operation.

p. 22

[KIT] buttons

Use these back-lit buttons to switch kits. When editing, pressing these

buttons will return you to the KIT screen.

* Be aware that the screen shots shown in this manual will not necessarily match the factory-set content

shown in your screen (Kit names, Inst names, and Eect names).

* You may notice some inconsistency in the contrast of the display; this is not a malfunction.

Adjust “LCD Contrast” (p. 52) appropriately to minimize the inconsistency in the display’s contrast.

Playing area

Volume & Power

Pad Status Illumination

The LED indicators can be helpful when playing on a dark stage. See “Illumination” (p. 52).

When using a Phrase Loop, they will show pad status (muted, erase, etc.)

Pad

Play them with sticks.

* Playing anything other than the pads can cause malfunctions.

p. 6

[VOLUME/PHONES] knob

Adjusts the headphone volume.

[VOLUME/MASTER] knob

Adjusts the volume of the OUTPUT jacks.

p. 6

[POWER] button

For turning the power on/o.

p. 6

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

p. 46

p. 47

p. 66

p. 41

p. 43

p. 47

p. 43

[STANDBY] button

For entering Phrase Loop mode. The Setup screen appears while holding down this button, and you can use the pads to select the number of measures.

[PLAY]/[REC] ([STOP]) button

These buttons switch between recording (overdubbing) and playing the Phrase Loop. You can stop the phrase by pressing the [PLAY]/[REC] buttons simultaneously.

p. 45

Phrase Loop area

[MUTE] button

While holding down this button and hitting a pad, you can mute or un-mute the corresponding track.

Mute status is shown in the display and by the pad’s illumination.

[ERASE] button

While holding down this button and hitting a pad, you can erase a specic portion of a track. Hit the pad at the moment you want to start erasing, and once again when you want to stop. Erase status is shown in the display and by the pad’s illumination.

[FX CTRL] button

Press this button to access a screen allowing you to use the knobs to control eects. While in Phrase Loop record mode, these knob movements will be recorded.

[SET LOOP/NEXT] button

When this button is blinking, you can set the loop point (p. 43).

When this button is lit, it is for reserving the operation (MUTE/PLAY/REC/STOP) that will occur at the beginning of the next loop (p. 47).

[V-LINK] button

Pushing this button selects V-LINK mode, allowing you to control video devices in real time.

This button will function even when not in Phrase Loop Mode.

“PHRASE LOOP” tempo Indicator

This blinks in time with tempo. To turn this function o, see “Tempo Indicator” (p. 52).

Rear Panel Connections

USB MIDI connector

With a USB cable, you can connect the OCTAPAD to your computer for triggering sounds or recording MIDI information to your software sequencer (DAW).

p. 58

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces

downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor

into an AC outlet.

To prevent the inadvertent 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.

p. 55

USB MEMORY slot

With a USB memory (sold separately) you can backup and load your data.

OUTPUT jacks

For connection to your amplication or recording system.

If making a MONO connection, use the L/MONO jack.

PHONES jack

Even when using your headphones, sound is still output from the OUTPUT jacks.

MIX IN jack

For connecting an external audio device (MP3 player, computer, CD player etc). This audio signal will be sent to the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.

NOTE

• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn o the

power on all devices before making any connections.

• When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (MIX IN) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

p. 53

FOOT SW jack

You can connect a pair of foot switches to this input for various possibilities.

MIDI connectors

For connecting MIDI modules/interfaces.

Security slot ( )

http://www.kensington.com/

p. 63

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

4/RIDE 3/HI-HAT 2/SNARE 1/KICK HH CTRL

V-cymbal (e.g., CY-12R/C)

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT jacks

Even though jacks 1–4 have specic indications, you can use them as you like. Make sure you use the respective cables (stereo) for dual trigger pads/cymbals. All these options are for products sold separately.

The HH CTRL jack is for using with compatible controllers such as an FD-8 or VH-11.

For details on how to attach the pad stand, refer to “Attaching the Stand (Sold Separately)” (p. 69).

Cymbal pad (e.g., CY-5)

p. 60

V-pad (e.g., entire PD series)

Kick trigger pad (e.g., KD-8, KD-7)

Hi-hat control pedal (FD-8, VH-11)

Connect optional pedals and pads

You can expand the possibilities of the OCTAPAD by connecting optional pedals and pads. This way you can play with your hands and feet.

Here are some examples.

03 Displays and Operations

KIT Screen

The KIT screen is the basic screen that appears after powering up the OCTAPAD. The function buttons and knobs below the screen are used to navigate between screens. Press the [BACK] button to return to the KIT screen.

For details on each screen, refer to the indicated pages

KIT

This is the basic screen for playing a kit.

The icons indicate which function knob can be used.

icon means a popup list will

The appear when you turn the knob.

p. 22

The icon is shown in the upper right of the screen when a quick menu is available.

Use [Knob 3] to adjust the tempo.

p. 22

FAVORITE

KIT LIST

Use [Knob 1] to select a kit.

p. 22

p. 24

MULTI EDIT

Edit various parameters.

Basic operations in the list screen

Turn the knob below the list to choose

p. 41

FX CTRL

Use [Knobs 1–3] to control eects.

Press [Button 1] (CANCEL) to cancel

Press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm

QUICK MENU Screens

When you see the icon in the upper right of the screen, pressing the [QUICK] button accesses the relative menu. We’ll use the Quick Menu that appears in the KIT screen as an example.

In this manual, we’ll use “QUICK MENU Ú Kit Name” to refer to the operation of choosing Kit Name from the QUICK MENU.

p. 35

NAME

Assign a name to the kit.

QUICK MENU

This is a menu suitable for each screen.

Pressing [Button 1] (CANCEL) takes you to the previous screen.

Use [Knob 2] (SEL) to select an item, and use [Button 3] (OK) to conrm your choice (i.e., move to that screen).

p. 35

COPY/PASTE

Copy/paste kit or pad data.

PAD EXCHANGE

Exchange pads.

p. 36

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

* When “Kit Protect” (p. 34) is on, certain parameters are not

available. They are highlighted in a grey color.

Turn kit protect on/o.

p. 34

Turn ambience on/o.

p. 42

Turn kit chain on/o.

p. 37

MENU Screen

Accessible from any screen pressing the [MENU] button takes you to the OCTAPAD’s main menu.

In various explanations regarding the screens and menus, when you see, for example,“choose MENU Ú SYSTEM Ú F.RESET,” the “Ú” points to the next selection you should make.

For details on each screen, refer to the pages listed on

This is the main menu screen.

Pressing [Button 1] (CANCEL) takes you to the previous screen.

Use [Knob 1] (SELECT) to choose, and press [Button 3] (ENTER) to conrm.

KIT

PHRASE LOOP

p. 30

INST

Edit an Inst.

p. 50

LIST

Select a phrase.

Basic operations in each screen

Use [Knob 1] to select a parameter

Use [Button 1] or [Button 2] to move to the tab, left or right

* Press the [BACK] button to return to the previous screen.

Use [Knob 3] to modify the value

SETTINGS

AMBIENCE

Make ambience-related settings.

p. 42

MENU screen Quick Menu

If you press the MENU button and then press the [QUICK] button you will see “Force Save Data” in the pop-up window.

By pressing [Button 3] (OK) current data will be saved. (Also, The OCTAPAD will save your data automatically during the power-o process).

p. 39

Make eect (FX) settings.

p. 51

SETUP

Make phrase loop settings.

p. 63

MIDI

Make MIDI settings for the kit.

TOOLS

KIT CHAIN

Switch kits in an order you specify.

p. 37

p. 34

p. 55

OTHERS

Make other settings such as the kit’s volume or tempo.

USB

Save/load data on USB memory.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

p. 66

V-LINK

Make V-LINK settings.

p. 52

SYSTEM

Make system settings that apply to the entire OCTAPAD.

p. 59

PAD

Make pad-related settings such as pad sensitivity.

PHRASE LOOP Screen

Pressing the [STANDBY] button takes you to a page where you can set parameters of the phrase you are about to create. For details on each screen, refer to the page references shown below

If you want to simply learn the operations, refer to “05 Recording a Phrase Loop (PHRASE LOOP)” (p. 26) in the Basic Operation section.

Press the [STANDBY] button to enter Phrase Loop mode.

From the standby state (stopped), pressing the [STANDBY] button will make it go dark.

You will exit Phrase Loop mode and return to the KIT screen.

Make settings

Shown while you hold down the [STANDBY] button

p. 43

SETUP

Specify the measures, beat, and click.

Enter standby mode

STANDBY

Make quantize and tempo settings, and enter record-standby mode.

p. 44

Hit a pad to start recording

Record

Play back

p. 45

REC

Record your phrase.

p. 45

PLAY

Switch to PLAY mode.

p. 44

QUICK MENU

Load, save, or delete phrases.

Stop

p. 43

Set loop points

Loop recording

Record an additional performance

Modify the phrase

Reserve the next operation

Control the eect

FX CONTROL

Use [Knob 1–3] to control the eect.

Mute

p. 46

MUTE

Mute the selected track.

p. 41

p. 47

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Perform along with the

phrase playback

Loop playback

Erase

p. 47

ERASE

Erase the selected track.

04 FACTORY RESET

The restore function gives you a choice of restoring individual kits or all of them, all phrases, or a full Factory Reset.

NOTE

When you perform the Factory Reset operation, the kits and phrase data saved in the OCTAPAD will be initialized. If there’s any data you want to keep, be sure to back it up to USB memory as described in “Saving Data to USB Memory (USB-SAVE)” (p. 56).

1. Choose MENU Ú SYSTEM Ú F.RESET.

Press the [MENU] button

2. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to the reset function and press [Button 3] (ENTER).

Restore ONE Kit Restore a specic kit

Restore ALL Kits Restore all kits

Restore ALL Phrases Restore all phrases

Factory Reset Resets all data

* When “Write Protect” (p. 52) is ON, restore and factory reset functions

are not available. They are highlighted in grey.

3. Proceed as follows.

Turn [Knob 1] to select ”SYSTEM,” and press [Button 3] (ENTER)

If you selected “Restore One Kit”

This function actually copies pre-set kit data stored in the OCTAPAD’s internal memory.

Press [Button 2] ( ) to select the “F.RESET” tab

If you selected Restore All Kits/ Phrases/Factory Reset

The following screen message will appear.

3-1. Use [Knob 1] (SOURCE) to select the source kit.

3-2. Use [Knob 3] (DEST) to select the destination kit.

3-3. Press [Button 3] (RESTORE) to execute.

• [Button 1] (CANCEL) will cancel the operation.

4. When the conrmation message appears, press [Button 3] (OK).

The reset will be executed. Never turn o the power during the reset process.

3-1. Press [Button 3] (RESTORE or RESET) to execute.

• Press [Button 2] (BACKUP) to go to the USB-SAVE screen

(p. 56).

• [Button 1] (CANCEL) will cancel the operation.

Basic Operation

It is important to understand the basic operations and functions of the OCTAPAD before using it. Please read this section fully as you check out the OCTAPAD’S possibilities.

01 Selecting a Kit

Select any kit. The kit number and name appear in the KIT screen.

Information shown in the KIT screen

Indicates if the FX/ambience are on or o and the FX name.

Kit number/Kit name.

The Inst and group names are highlighted when you play the pads.

The external trigger indicators can be turned on or o.

See “Ext Pad Indicator” (p. 52).

[KIT] Buttons

1. Use the backlit [KIT] buttons to switch kits.

The kit will change immediately, or if you are in any edit screen you will return to the current KIT.

By holding down either of the buttons, scrolling speed increases.

KIT LIST

1. In the KIT screen, turn [Knob 1] (KIT).

The KIT LIST appears. Turn the same [Knob 1] to move the cursor.

FAVORITE KITS

Here’s how to register and recall your favorite kits.

How to Register a favorite kit

1. In the KIT screen, press [Button 1] (FAVORITE) and the list appears.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (FAV KIT) to select the destination (10 possibilities).

3. Press [Button 2] (ADD).

The “current” Kit you had selected before pressing the FAVORITE button will be assigned to your destination choice.

How to Recall a favorite kit

2. Press [Button 3] (OK) to select.

The kit will switch.

KIT CHAIN Function

The Kit Chain function allows you specify the order in which kits will switch. Very convenient for live performance.

For details, refer to “KIT CHAIN” (p. 37).

1. In the KIT screen, press [Button 1] (FAVORITE) and the list appears.

2. Use [Knob 1] (FAV KIT) to choose.

3. Press [Button 3] (OK).

You’ll switch to the kit that is selected in the list.

Foot Switch

Foot switches can be used to change kits.

For details, refer to “Foot Switch and

External Pad Settings (SYSTEM-CONTROL)” (p. 53).

02 Selecting an Inst (INST)

Here’s how to change or assign an Inst to each pad. More about Insts and Layers is here: “What is an Inst?” (p. 8).

The changes you make here are saved. You can’t modify a kit whose “Kit Protect” (p. 34) is on.

1. Choose MENU Ú INST Ú INST (p. 16).

The INST screen appears.

Use [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

The cursor will Initially be at Inst A, so turning [Knob 3] (–/+) will change Inst A.

2. Play any pad whose Inst you want to change.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to select an Inst.

Indicates the pad you’re currently editing and will change when you play any pad.

Select Inst A.

Select Inst B. (This will not work if Inst Layer Type is “OFF”)

Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to modify the value.

Press [Button 2] (PREVIEW) to audition the Inst.

List of Inst groups

KIK Kick (bass drum) PC1 Percussion with heads

SNR Snare drum PC2 Metallic percussion

TOM Tom-tom PC3 Miscellaneous percussion

HH Hi-hat cymbal PC4 Melodic percussion

RD Ride cymbal MEL Pitched instruments

CYM Crash cymbal SFX Sound eects

OFF O

4. Repeat steps 2–3 to select the Inst for other pads.

5. Press the [BACK] button to return to the KIT screen.

Information on layer and other parameters, can be found here: “Inst Settings (INST)” (p. 30)

You can exchange data between the pads. Refer to “Exchanging Pads (PAD EXCHANGE)” (p. 36).

Turn [Knob 2] (GROUP) to select the Inst group.

Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to select an Inst.

Press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm the selected Inst.

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03 MULTI EDIT

What is Multi Edit?

Pushing the Multi Edit button gives you access to 10 dierent editing parameters. (See the chart below)

1. In the KIT screen, press [Button 2] (MULTI EDIT).

The Multi Edit screen appears.

Here you can see all the relative values assigned to each pad and external trigger input.

The changes you make are saved in the kit. You can’t edit a kit whose “Kit Protect” (p. 34) is on.

Name of the parameter you’re editing

Turn [Knob 1] (PARAM) and a popup list appears select a parameter here.

Indicates the pad you’re editing and will change when you

play a pad.

Value of each pad (Inst A is above, Inst B is below)

Values for external trigger inputs 1–4 (Head is above, Rim is below)

Use [Knob 2] (B) to change the value of Inst B (Rim). Use [Knob 3] (A) to change the value of Inst A (Head).

Press [Button 3] (ALL) to copy the current value to all pads

and external triggers.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (PARAM) to select the parameter and press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm your choice.

Parameter Value Explanation

Tuning -2400–+2400

Coarse Tune -2400–+2400 This is the same as Tuning, but the value will change in steps of 100 as you turn the knob.

Muing 0–50 Increasing the value will decrease the resonance and decay.

Soft Attack 0–50 Species the sharpness of the attack. Increasing the value will soften the sound’s attack.

Tone Color L50–H50 Modies the brightness of the sound. Higher settings will produce a brighter sound.

Pitch Sweep -100–+100

Volume 0–100 Species the volume.

Pan L15–CTR–R15 Species the pan position. CTR is center.

Reverse OFF, ON

FX Send 0–100 or OFF, ON Determines the send level to FX (eect). Adjust accordingly.

Negative (“-”) values will lower the pitch; positive (“+”) values will raise the pitch. The value will change in steps of 10 as you turn the knob.

Positive (“+”) settings will make the pitch change from high to low. Negative (“-”) settings will make the pitch change from low to high.

If this is ON, the pad’s sound will play backward.

* Some Insts will NOT play in reverse.

3. Hit a pad to select it for editing.

• If you want to edit multiple pads at the same time, hold down [Button 1] (MULTISEL) and play the desired pads.

• If you hit a pad that is not selected, it will cancel the multi selection.

To stay in this multi selection mode, only play the pads you have selected.

4. Use [Knob 3] (A) or [Knob 2] (B) to edit the value.

• [Knob 3] (A) changes the value for Inst A (Head).

• [Knob 2] (B) changes the value for Inst B (Rim).

5. Press the [BACK] button to return to the KIT screen.

If you want to adjust the pad’s sensitivity, refer to “Internal Pad Sensitivity Settings” (p. 59).

04 Eects Editing (AMBIENCE and FX)

For an overview of the eects, refer to “What are Ambience and FX?” (p. 9).

AMBIENCE

1. Choose MENU Ú AMBIENCE Ú AMBIENCE (p. 16).

The AMBIENCE screen appears. Use [Knob 1] and [Knob 3] to switch ambience on/o or change its type.

Turns ambience on/o

Ambience type

Use [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

MEMO

In the KIT screen, you can also turn ambience on/o by using QUICK MENU Ú Ambience ON/OFF.

Ambience depth

Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

1. Choose MENU Ú FX Ú TYPE (p. 16)

The FX screen appears. Use [Knob 3] to switch the FX type.

Pad for which FX will apply

FX type

A diagram of the selected FX type will appear.

Using the knobs to control FX

1. Press the [FX CTRL] button.

The FX CONTROL screen appears. You can use [Knob 1]–[Knob 3] to control the FX parameters. The most suitable parameters for the eect will automatically be assigned to the knobs. Changes you make in the FX CONTROL screen are not saved to the kit.

Use [Knob 3] (TYPE) to display the FX type list.

[Button 3] (BYPASS) temporarily turns FX o.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

FX type

Pad for which FX is enabled

Use [Button 1] (SEND) to move to a screen in which you can adjust each pad’s send level.

For details on how to edit each parameter, refer to “AMBIENCE” (p. 42) and “FX” (p. 39).

Use [Knob 1–3] to edit the eect parameters.

[Button 3] (BYPASS) temporarily turns FX o.

05 Recording a Phrase Loop (PHRASE LOOP)

To simply explain the Phrase Loop function we will use the basic 8-beat phrase shown below.

Step 1: Select a Kit

1. Use the [KIT] buttons to select the acoustic kit “50: Tutorial.”

In kit “50: Tutorial,” instruments are assigned to pads as follows. Start by practicing this phrase.

Hi-hat cymbal

Step 2: Make Settings Before Recording

Measures, Time Signature (Beat) and Metronome (Click) Sound settings

Hold down the [STANDBY] button and the PHRASE LOOP SETUP screen appears.

Snare drum

Kick (bass drum)

The screen you will see here will indicate, in the top row, the length of the phrase (Measures). The time signature (Beat) is

Press [Button 2] (CLICK); a bar appears above the button, and the click (Metronome) will start.

1. Hold down the [STANDBY] button and make your choice by hitting the relative pad or by turning [Knob 1] (MEAS) or [Knob 2] (BEAT).

As shown in the illustration, please select (2 measures, 4 beats) for this recording.

2. Press [Button 2] (CLICK).

You’ll hear the click (Metronome).

MEMO

• The click sound can also be turned on/o from the PHRASE LOOP screen by choosing the Quick Menu “Click ON/OFF”

command.

• The blinking tempo indicator ( performance), you can turn o the click sound and record while watching the blinking tempo indicator.

• As described in “Metronome (Click) Sound Settings (PHRASE LOOP SETUP-CLICK)” (p. 51), you can make settings such as “sounding the click only on the rst pass of the loop,” changing the type of click sound, or adjusting the click volume.

) also shows the rhythm. If you don’t want to hear a click (such as in a live

indicated in the lower row.

Quantization and tempo settings

What is quantization?

Quantization is a function that automatically corrects the timing of your playing. It only functions during the recording process. By making the appropriate quantization setting, you choose between resolution intervals of 8th notes, 12th note triplets, 16th notes, or 24th note triplets.

When you take your nger o the [STANDBY] button, it will light and the PHRASE LOOP screen appears.

Turn [Knob 1] (QTZ) to select the quantize interval.

Or select “OFF.”

To start recording, press [Button 2] (START) or hit a pad.

Now make settings for the phrase that you will record (quantize to 8th notes, tempo 100).

The currently selected kit is shown.

Turn [Knob 3] (TEMPO) to set the tempo.

You can set the tempo manually by tapping [Button 3] (TAP) four times or more. You can also set the tempo by holding down [Button 3] (TAP) and playing a pad four times or more.

3. Turn [Knob 1] (QTZ) to set quantization to “ 8” (8th notes).

If you’re condent that you have precise timing, you can leave this setting “OFF.”

4. Turn [Knob 3] (TEMPO) to set the tempo at “100.”

MEMO

You can also set the tempo of the phrase before entering standby mode, in the kit screen.

Step 3: Recording

Play the pads in rhythm with the click. Recording automatically begins the moment you hit the rst pad.

* Recording or playback will not start even if you press the [REC] button or [PLAY] button. These buttons only switch

between Record and Play modes. In order to start the phrase, you must either hit a pad or press [Button 2] (START).

1. Hit the pads to record the phrase.

Although you are free to record all pads at the same time, you can also record (overdub) each pad individually, for example by starting with the bass drum, then recording the snare drum, and then the hi-hat etc.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Record the hi-hat on the third pass

Record the snare drum on the second pass

Record the bass drum on the rst pass

Start recording!

2. When you’re nished recording, press the [PLAY] button.

The [PLAY] button lights, and you’re switched to Play mode. The phrase will play only. No recording is possible.

• If you press the [REC] button again, you return to the Record (REC) mode.

• To stop the phrase, hold down the [PLAY] button and press the [REC] button.

Re-doing the Recording

If you want to re-do the recording, it’s easy to use the following methods.

Erasing a Track (ERASE)

During playback or recording, you can erase just the track of a specic pad.

Start erasing Stop erasing

1. Hold down the [ERASE] button, and when you want to start erasing, hit the pad whose track you want to erase.

That pad’s illumination will blink while its track is being erased.

2. Hold down the [ERASE] button, and when you want to stop erasing, hit the pad whose track was being erased.

Undoing a Recording (UNDO)

You can undo the previous recording or erasure. Perform the following step immediately after you’ve recorded or erased data. You can’t undo once you’ve stopped the phrase.

1. In the PHRASE LOOP screen (during PLAY or REC), choose the QUICK MENU command Undo REC (or Undo ERASE).

Clearing the Phrase (CLEAR PHRASE)

If you want to re-record from scratch, you can clear the phrase.

1. In the PHRASE LOOP screen (while stopped), choose the QUICK MENU command Clear Phrase.

2. When the conrmation message appears, press [Button 3] (OK).

Saving the Phrase (SAVE PHRASE)

The recorded phrase will be lost when you exit Phrase Loop mode, select a dierent phrase, or turn o the power. If you want to keep the phrase, you can save it to internal memory or to USB memory.

1. In the PHRASE LOOP screen (while stopped), choose the QUICK MENU command Save Phrase.

When the SAVE PHRASE screen appears, save the phrase as described in the procedure on p. 49.

Exiting Phrase Loop Mode

In the standby condition (while stopped), press the [STANDBY] button to make it go dark; you’ll exit Phrase Loop mode and return to the KIT screen.

* If you leave the phrase loop mode without saving your data it will be lost. (A reminder will appear in the screen.)

Advanced techniques

In addition to the Phrase Loop functions explained here, you can mute a specic pad, record knob movements while you use the knobs to control an eect, or reserve the operation that will occur on the next loop.

For details, refer to “Editing a Phrase” (p. 46).

Advance Operation

1 Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 30

This chapter explains how to create a kit and use eects.

2 Phrase Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 43

This chapter provides a full explanation of the Phrase Loop functionality.

3 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 52

This chapter explains settings such as pad and pedal calibration, and how to connect MIDI and USB equipment.

Advance Operation 1 (Kit)

Creating a Kit

Inst Settings (INST)

Inst and Layer Settings (INST-INST)

For more about Insts and Layers, refer to “What is an Inst?” (p. 8). How to access individual Inst parameters for each pad.

1. Choose MENU Ú INST Ú INST (p. 16).

The INST-INST screen appears.

Darkened pad indicator is the pad you’re editing. Hit the pad to change this.

Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Use [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

2. Hit the pad that you want to edit; it will be selected.

3. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

4. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

OFF

MIX

Inst Layer Type

SWITCH

Volume

Playing Dynamics

Press [Button 3] (ALL) to copy the current value to all pads and external triggers.

Only Inst A will play.

If Layer is set to other than OFF, the indication shown in this illustration will appear at the upper left of the Inst name indication in screens such as the KIT screen.

Inst A and Inst B will both play together.

If the Layer Point has been specied, Inst B will be heard only when you hit the pad more strongly than the specied Layer Point velocity value, as shown in the illustration at right.

Hits that are softer than the Layer Point will play Inst A, and hits that are stronger will play Inst B.

Volume

Playing Dynamics

FADE

Playing Dynamics

Volume

XFADE

Playing Dynamics

Layer Point 1–127 Species the velocity value at which Inst B will start being heard.

Inst A Selects Inst A. For details on how to select this, refer to “02 Selecting an Inst (INST)” (p. 23).

Inst B Selects Inst B. For details on how to select this, refer to “02 Selecting an Inst (INST)” (p. 23).

On an acoustic drum set, for example, the open hi-hat and closed hi-hat will not be heard simultaneously. You can

Mute Group OFF, 1–6

Dynamics OFF, ON If you choose OFF, playing dynamics will be ignored, and the Inst will only sound at the maximum velocity (127).

use Mute Group settings to simulate this behavior.

Mute Group is a function that prevents Insts of the same mute group setting from being heard together. You can specify six mute groups. If you don’t want an Inst to belong to any mute group, choose “OFF.”

Inst B will be added to Inst B when you play more strongly than the Layer Point.

This is essentially the same as FADE, but Inst A will decrease as you play the pad more strongly than the Layer Point.

You can’t select Inst Layer Type for an external pads

For external pads (p. 60), you can only use 2 sounds: Inst Head and Inst Rim. (Dual trigger pad is needed to have head and rim sounds) Refer to the owner’s manual of the pad you’re using.

Internal pads External pads

Inst A Inst Head

Inst B Inst Rim

Head shot

Inst Head Inst Rim

Rim shot

Editing an Inst (INST-EDIT)

Here’s how to access the various editing parameters.

1. Choose MENU Ú INST Ú EDIT (p. 16).

The INST-EDIT screen appears.

Indicates the pad you’re editing; hit a pad to change this.

[Knob 2] (B) edits the Inst B (Rim) value. [Knob 3] (A) edits the Inst A (Head) value.

Use [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

Press [Button 3] (ALL) to copy the current value to all pads.

2. Hit the pad that you want to edit; it will be selected.

3. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

4. Turn [Knob 3] (A) or [Knob 2] (B) to edit the value.

• [Knob 2] (B) edits the Inst B (Rim) value.

• [Knob 3] (A) edits the Inst A (Head) value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Tuning -2400–+2400

Muing 0–50 Increasing this value will decrease the resonance and decay of the sound.

Soft Attack 0–50 Adjusts the sharpness of the sound’s attack. Higher settings will produce a softer attack.

Tone Color L50–H50 Adjusts the brightness of the sound. Higher settings will produce a brighter sound.

Pitch Sweep -100–+100

Volume 0–100 Species the volume.

Pan L15–CTR–R15 Species the pan setting. CTR is center.

Reverse OFF, ON

Negative (“-”) settings lower the pitch, and positive (“+”) settings raise the pitch. Turning the knob will change the value in steps of 10.

Positive (“+”) settings make the pitch sweep from high to low. Negative (“-”) settings make the pitch sweep from low to high.

If this is ON, the pad’s sound will play backward.

* Some Insts will NOT play in reverse.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Hi-hat Settings (INST-HH CTRL)

Here you can decide how the hi-hat Inst will sound, and choose the Inst to be controlled by a hi-hat control pedal (FD-8: sold separately).

1. Choose MENU Ú INST Ú HH CTRL (p. 16).

The INST-HH CTRL screen appears.

Values for each pad (Inst A is above, Inst B is below)

[Knob 1] (PAD SEL) selects the pad to edit.

Values for external trigger inputs 1–4 (Head is above, Rim is below)

[Knob 2] (B) edits the Inst B (Rim) value. [Knob 3] (A) edits the Inst A (Head) value.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (PADSEL) (or hit a pad) to select the pad that you want to edit.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (A) or [Knob 2] (B) to edit the value.

• [Knob 2] (B) edits the Inst B (Rim) value.

• [Knob 3] (A) edits the Ins A (Head) value.

Parameter Value Explanation

For the hi-hat Inst

CLOSE Plays the closed hi-hat sound.

HALF Plays the half-open hi-hat sound.

OPEN Plays the open hi-hat sound.

HH CTRL

PEDAL

For other than the hi-hat Inst

PEDAL

-- No sound will play when you press the hi-hat control pedal.

Choose “PEDAL” if a hi-hat control pedal (FD-8: sold separately) is connected. The hi-hat sound will switch according to how the hi-hat control pedal is pressed.

* Only one of the pads can be set to “PEDAL.”

The sound will play when you press the hi-hat control pedal.

* Only one of the pads can be set to “PEDAL.”

HH CTRL setting examples

If a hi-hat control pedal is connected

Choose “PEDAL” for the pad that’s assigned to the hi-hat Inst.

If a hi-hat control pedal is not connected

Make the following settings if you want to assign the closed hi-hat and open hi-hat sounds to two dierent pads.

Set to “PEDAL”

Set Inst A to “CLOSE”

Set Inst A to “OPEN”

If you want to use one pad to play both the closed hi-hat , and be able to switch to the open hi-hat, choose the same hi-hat Inst for both Inst A and B of a single pad, set “Inst Layer Type” (p. 30) to “SWITCH,” and set HH CTRL as follows. Use the “Layer Point” (p. 30) setting to specify the dynamic level at which the hi-hat will open.

Volume

Playing Dynamics

Set Inst A to “CLOSE”

Set Inst B to “OPEN”

INST Screen QUICK MENU

From the INST screen, press the [QUICK] button to access the following QUICK MENU.

Menu Explanation Page

Copy Pad Copy pad settings. p. 35

Paste Pad Paste pad settings. p. 35

Pad Exchange Access the Pad Exchange screen where you can exchange pads. p. 36

Multi Edit Access the MULTI EDIT screen where you can edit the tuning and volume of each pad. p. 24

Kit Protect ON/OFF Switch the kit protect setting on/o. p. 34

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Settings for the Entire Kit (KIT OTHERS)

Kit Volume, Tempo, and Protect (KIT OTHERS-KIT)

Here you can edit the kit’s volume, tempo, and protect settings.

1. Choose MENU Ú OTHERS Ú KIT (p. 16).

The KIT OTHERS-KIT screen appears.

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Kit Volume 0–100 The volume of the entire kit.

Kit Tempo OFF, 40–260

Kit Protect OFF, ON

You can specify a tempo for each kit. If the system setting “K it Tempo Func” (p. 52) is set to ENABLE, the tempo will change to the kit tempo when you switch kits. However, the tempo will not change if the Kit Tempo is O.

If Kit Protect is ON, that kit cannot be edited. If Kit Protect is ON, a KIT screen.

Press [Button 3] (KIT NAME) to edit the kit name (p. 35).

icon is shown beside the kit number in the

Phrase Settings Recalled by the Kit (KIT OTHERS-PHRASE)

You can specify the phrase settings that the kit will recall.

1. Choose MENU Ú OTHERS Ú PHRASE (p. 16).

The KIT OTHERS-PHRASE screen appears.

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects the parameter.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Phrase Play OFF, 01–50

Tempo

PHRASE TEMPO, CURRENT TEMPO

The Phrase Loop will start playing using the phrase you assign here (internal data only) when you hold down the foot switch assigned to the “PAD CTRL” (p. 53) and hit the [Phrase Play] pad.

You can choose whether the tempo that will be used following the Phrase Play will be the tempo at the time the phrase was saved (PHRASE TEMPO) or the current tempo (CURRENT TEMPO).

Assigning a Name (NAME)

Here’s how to enter a name for a kit or phrase.

1. From the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Kit Name (p. 15).

* In some cases the NAME palette may also be displayed from other screens as well.

The NAME palette will appear. Use the following knobs and buttons to enter a name; when you’re nished, press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm it.

Cursor

Deletes the character at the cursor

[Knob 1] (ABC) Selects from a list of uppercase characters [Knob 2] (abc) Selects from a list of lowercase characters [Knob 3] (123) Selects from a list of numerals

Inserts a space at the cursor position

[Button 1] and [Button 2] move the cursor

[Button 3] (OK) Finalizes the name and closes the NAME palette

NAME Palette QUICK MENU

In the NAME palette, pressing the [QUICK] button will access the following QUICK MENU.

Menu Explanation

Copy Name Copies the entire text string.

Paste Name Pastes the entire text string.

Clear All Clears the entire text string.

Copying a Kit or Pad (COPY)

Here’s how to copy a kit or pad.

Copying a Pad

This function will copy the most recently-struck pad, and copy its settings to another pad. You can also copy to other kits.

1. From the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Copy Ú Pad (p. 15). Alternatively, from the INST screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Copy Pad.

With the cursor located at the menu (don’t press [Button 3] (OK) yet), the copy-source pad’s illumination will blink. If desired, you can change pads by striking a dierent pad.

2. Press [Button 3] (OK) to copy the pad.

If you want to paste to a dierent kit, select the paste-destination kit.

3. From the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Paste Ú Pad. Alternatively, from the INST screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Paste Pad.

With the cursor located at the menu (don’t press [Button 3] (OK) yet), the copy-destination pad’s illumination will blink. If desired, you can change pads by striking the desired pad.

4. Press [Button 3] (OK) to paste the pad settings.

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Copying a Kit

Here’s how to copy the currently selected kit.

1. Select the copy-source kit.

2. From the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU

3. Press [Button 3] (OK) to copy the kit.

4. Select the copy-destination kit.

5. From the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU

6. Press [Button 3] (OK).

A conrmation screen appears.

7. Press [Button 3] (OK) to paste the kit.

Ú Copy Ú Kit (p. 15).

Ú Paste Ú Kit.

Exchanging Pads (PAD EXCHANGE)

Here’s how to exchange the settings of two pads. You can also exchange pads between kits.

1. From the KIT screen (or the INST screen, etc.), choose QUICK MENU Ú Pad Exchange (p. 15).

The PAD EXCHANGE screen appears.

2. Hit the rst pad to select it.

The selected pad will be shown in the screen, and the selected pad’s illumination will blink.

If you want to exchange pads across kits, use the [KIT] buttons to select the desired kit.

If you decide to cancel the procedure, press [Button 1] (CANCEL).

3. Hit the pad to be exchanged.

The pad settings will be exchanged.

KIT CHAIN

The Kit Chain function lets you decide a specic order in which kits will be switched. This makes it very easy, during live performances, to switch kits in your desired order. You can use the [KIT] buttons or a foot switch (sold separately) to do the switching.

You can create eight Kit Chain Banks (A–H) with 20 kits in each chain.

Chain Bank A Chain Bank B Chain Bank C Chain Bank H

STEP 1 STEP 1 STEP 1 STEP 1

STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 2

STEP 3 STEP 3 STEP 3 STEP 3

STEP 20 STEP 20 STEP 20 STEP 20

Creating a Kit Chain (KIT CHAIN)

Here’s how to create a kit chain.

1. Choose MENU Ú Kit Chain (p. 16).

The KIT CHAIN screen appears. Use the following knobs and buttons to create your kit chain.

Chain bank name (use the QUICK MENU to edit)

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

[Knob 1] (STEP) changes the step

[Button 1] and [Button 2] change banks

[Knob 3] (–/+) changes the kit (list display)

[Button 3] (CHAIN) turns the chain on/o (When on, a bar is shown above the button.)

This can also be switched from the KIT screen QUICK MENU.

KIT CHAIN Screen QUICK MENU

From the KIT CHAIN screen, press the [QUICK] button to access the following QUICK MENU.

Menu Explanation

Move Up Moves the selected step up one place

Move Down

Delete

Insert Inserts a step at the selected position

Chain Name Assigns a chain bank name (p. 35)

Clear All Steps Deletes all steps

Moves the selected step down one place

Deletes the selected step, moving up subsequent steps

Switching Kit Chains

From the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Kit Chain ON/OFF to turn Kit Chain on/o.

If Kit Chain is on,the CHAIN icon appears in the display. You can use the knobs, [KIT] buttons, or foot switch to move in the order you have decided. You can also switch between the Chain Banks.

CHAIN icon

The STEP list appears when you turn [Knob 1] (STEP).

Press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm.

Go back one step Go forward one step

The BANK list appears when you turn [Knob 2] (BANK).

Press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm.

Using the Eects (FX)

The onboard eects processor, “FX” , has 30 dierent eects to choose from.

FX Settings (FX)

Switching the FX Type (FX-TYPE)

Here’s how to switch the FX type.

1. Choose MENU Ú FX Ú TYPE (p. 16).

The FX-TYPE screen appears.

FX type

Pads for which FX is enabled

A diagram of the selected FX type is shown.

[Knob 3] (TYPE) displays a list of FX types.

[Button 3] (BYPASS) temporarily turns FX o.

2. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to select an FX type.

3. Press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm.

Parameter Value Explanation

FX Type 00(THRU)–30 FX type. If you select “00(THRU),” FX will not be applied.

Editing FX Parameters (FX-EDIT)

Here’s how to edit the parameters of each FX.

1. Choose MENU Ú FX Ú EDIT (p. 16).

The FX-EDIT screen appears.

FX type

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

Pads for which FX is enabled

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

[Button 3] (BYPASS) temporarily turns FX o.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

2. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

• The parameters will dier depending on the FX.

• Parameters for which the following icons are shown can be controlled using the knobs in the FX CONTROL screen (p. 41).

Knob 1

Knob 2

Knob 3

Setting the FX Send Level for Each Pad (FX-SEND)

Each pad has its own individual eects send level.

1. Choose MENU Ú FX Ú SEND (p. 16).

The FX-SEND screen appears.

Value for each pad (Inst A is above, Inst B is below)

Value for external trigger inputs 1–4 (Head is above, Rim is [Knob 1] (PAD SEL) selects the pad to edit.

below)

[Knob 2] (B) edits the Inst B (Rim) value.

[Knob 3] (A) edits the Inst A (Head) value.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (PADSEL) (or hit a pad) to select the pad whose settings you want to edit.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (A) or [Knob 2] (B) to edit the value.

• [Knob 2] (B) edits the Inst B (Rim) value.

• [Knob 3] (A) edits the Inst A (Head) value.

Parameter Value Explanation

FX Send

0–100 or OFF, ON

Species the FX Send level for each pad.

Depending on the FX type, the range will be either “Send level (0–100)” or “OFF, ON.”

FX Screen QUICK MENU

From the FX screen, press the [QUICK] button to access the following QUICK MENU.

Menu Explanation Page

Copy FX Copies FX settings. p. 40

Paste FX Pastes FX settings. p. 40

Kit Protect ON/OFF Turns Kit Protect on/o. p. 34

MEMO

The FX-SEND screen parameters can not be copied/pasted. That is why there is no QUICK MENU access in this screen.

Copying FX Settings

The currently selected FX settings can be copied to a dierent kit.

1. From the FX screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Copy FX.

2. Press [Button 3] (OK) to copy the FX settings.

3. Select the copy-destination kit.

4. From the FX screen, choose QUICK MENU

5. Press [Button 3] (OK) to paste the FX settings.

Ú Paste FX.

Using the Knobs to Control the FX (FX CONTROL)

You can use [Knob 1]–[Knob 3] to control FX parameters. For each FX, the most suitable parameters are automatically assigned to the three knobs.

Changes you make in the FX CONTROL screen are not saved to the kit.

1. Press the [FX CTRL] button.

The FX CONTROL screen appears.

MEMO

You can also access the FX CONTROL screen from the KIT screen by pressing [Button 3] (FX CTRL).

FX type

Pads for which FX is enabled.

[Button 1] (SEND) moves to a screen where you can set the send level for each pad.

[Knob 1–3] adjusts the eect parameters.

[Button 3] (BYPASS) temporarily turns FX o.

MEMO

When you’re recording a phrase loop (REC mode), knob movements are recorded on the phrase’s FX track. [Button 1] operates as TR MUTE; the FX track will be muted when you turn it on.

Adjusting the FX send level for each pad (FX CONTROL-FX SEND)

The FX SEND (FX send level) screen is also accessible from the FX CONTROL screen.

1. Press the [FX CTRL] button.

2. Then press [Button 1] (SEND) to enter the FX SEND (FX send level) screen.

Operations are as mentioned above p. 40.

Remember that any changes made via this page will NOT be saved to the kit. Movements or adjustments to send levels while in Rec mode of the phrase loop will NOT be recorded into the phrase.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Editing the AMBIENCE

This section explains how to adjust the overall sound of the entire OCTAPAD. You can use a choice of Ambiences plus an Equalizer and Limiter. As these eects are applied to the entire OCTAPAD, they will not change when you switch kits.

Ambience Settings (AMBIENCE-AMBIENCE)

Here’s how to make Ambience settings. You can make adjustments as appropriate for the environment in which you’re playing the drums.

1. Choose MENU Ú AMBIENCE Ú AMBIENCE (p. 16).

The AMBIENCE-AMBIENCE screen appears.

Ambience on/o

Final output level meter

Ambience type

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

Ambience depth

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the parameter.

Parameter Value Explanation

Switch OFF, ON

Type 1–7 Ambience type

Depth 1–10 Ambience depth

Ambience on/o You can also turn ambience on/o from the KIT screen by choosing QUICK MENU Ú Ambience ON/OFF.

Equalizer Settings (AMBIENCE-EQ)

Here’s how to make Equalizer settings that adjust the tonal character of the low, middle and high frequency ranges.

1. Choose MENU Ú AMBIENCE Ú EQ (p. 16).

The AMBIENCE-EQ screen appears. The editing procedure is the same as for Ambience.

Parameter Value Explanation

Switch OFF, ON Equalizer on/o

High -12–+6 dB High range boost/cut

Mid -12–+6 dB Middle range boost/cut

Low -12–+6 dB Low range boost/cut

Limiter Settings (AMBIENCE-LIMIT)

Here’s how to make Limiter settings that compress sounds that are louder than a specied volume level, thus making the volume more consistent.

1. Choose MENU Ú AMBIENCE Ú LIMIT (p. 16).

The AMBIENCE-LIMIT screen appears. The editing procedure is the same as for Ambience.

Parameter Value Explanation

Switch OFF, ON Limiter on/o

Threshold -12–0 dB Volume level at which compression will begin

Advanced Operation 2 (Phrase Loop)

Creating a Phrase

For an overview of Phrase Loop, refer to “What is a Phrase Loop?” (p. 9).

Measures, Time Signature (Beat) and Metronome (Click) Sound Settings (SETUP)

Hold down the [STANDBY] button; the PHRASE LOOP SETUP screen appears.

The position you hit on the pads will be selected.

Press [Button 2] (CLICK); a bar appears above the button, and the click (Metronome) will start.

For details on operation, refer to “Measures, Time Signature (Beat) and Metronome (Click) Sound settings” (p. 26).

Parameter Value Explanation

Measures 1–96, FREE

Beat 1–9

Click OFF, ON

Number of measures in the phrase.

If you choose “FREE,” use the [SET LOOP] button during recording to set the loop point (see below).

You can use “Default Measures” (p. 51) to specify the default value of this parameter.

Time signature of the phrase.

You can use “Default Beat” (p. 51) to specify the default value of this parameter.

Metronome (click) sound on/o.

You can use “Default Click” (p. 51) to specify the default value of this parameter.

As described in “Metronome (Click) Sound Settings (PHRASE LOOP SETUP-CLICK)” (p. 51), you can make the click sound only on the rst pass of the loop, change the type of click sound, and adjust the click volume.

The upper row is Measures, the lower row is Beat.

You can also edit the values by turning [Knob 1] (MEAS) or [Knob 2] (BEAT).

Using the [SET LOOP] Button to Set the Loop Point

If the STANDBY screen’s Measures parameter is set to “FREE,” you can use the [SET LOOP] button to set the loop point during recording.

If Measures is set to “FREE,” the [SET LOOP] button will blink during recording (or during playback). When you’ve entered the measure at which you want to loop, press the [SET LOOP] button; the end of that measure will be set as the loop point.

* You can’t set the loop point in the middle of a measure.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Press the [SET LOOP] button

Using a foot switch to set the loop point

If you connect a foot switch (FS-5U, sold separately; p. 53) and set the system setting “Foot Sw” (p. 53) to “PHRASE-LOOP CTRL,” you’ll be able to set the loop point by pressing the foot switch.

The rst time you hold down the foot switch, the SETUP screen appears.

(Same operation as the [STANDBY] button)

The second time you press the foot switch, the end of the measure will be set as the loop point.

(Same operation as the [SET LOOP] button)

The third and subsequent times you press the foot switch, you’ll switch between PLAY and REC.

(Same operation as the [PLAY]/[REC] button)

Quantize and Tempo Settings (STANDBY)

Press the [STANDBY] button; the [STANDBY] button will light, and the PHRASE LOOP STANDBY screen appears.

Turn [Knob 1] (QTZ) to set the quantization. If you select “OFF,” quantization will not be applied.

Press [Button 2] (START) or hit a pad to start recording.

The currently selected kit is shown here.

Turn [Knob 3] (TEMPO) to set the tempo.

You can set the tempo by pressing [Button 3] (TAP) four times or more at the desired tempo (Tap Tempo). In the same way, you can also set the tempo by holding down [Button 3] (TAP) and striking a pad four times or more at the desired tempo.

For details on operation, refer to “Quantization and tempo settings” (p. 27).

Parameter Value Explanation

8, 12,

QTZ (Quantize)

Tempo 40–260

OFF,

16, 24

The Quantize function automatically corrects inaccuracies in the timing at which you play the pads during recording. If you’ve enabled Quantize, your hits will be recorded at precise intervals of 8th notes, 12th note triplets, 16th notes, or 24th note triplets. Quantize works only during recording.

This is the tempo of the phrase. If the OCTAPAD’s tempo is synchronized to an external clock (see “MIDI Sync” (p. 65)), you can also synchronize beyond the specied tempo. Instead of the tempo value, the tempo eld will indicate the external clock source (“MIDI” or “USB”).

STANDBY Screen QUICK MENU

From the PHRASE LOOP STANDBY screen, press the [QUICK] button to access the following QUICK MENU.

Menu Explanation Page

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Click ON/OFF Turns the click sound on/o. p. 43

Phrase List Opens the PHRASE LIST screen, allowing you to load a phrase. p. 50

Save Phrase Saves the phrase. p. 49

Clear Phrase Erases the currently selected phrase. p. 28

Changes the current part (the currently selected part). p. 44

Switching the Part’s Kit (STANDBY)

Each phrase has three parts, and each part can simultaneously play a dierent kit.

1. From the PHRASE LOOP STANDBY screen, open the QUICK MENU and choose Part 1–3.

The current part (currently selected part) will change.

Currently selected part

2. Use the [KIT] buttons to switch kits.

The kit of the current part will change.

NOTE

If not even one note has been recorded in the part (such as when you’ve loaded a phrase), a check mark is shown for the part, and you won’t be able to switch kits.

Part 1

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

Track 6

Track 7

Track 8

Track 9

Track 10

Track 11

Track 12

Part 3

Part 2

Pad 1

Pad 2

Pad 3

Pad 4

Pad 5

Pad 6

Pad 7

Pad 8

External Pad 1

External Pad 2

External Pad 3

External Pad 4

Recording a Phrase (REC Mode)

From the PHRASE LOOP STANDBY screen, press [Button 2] (START) or hit a pad to start recording.

Shows each pad’s track data and Inst name.

The bar indicates the data of all parts, and the position pointer and remaining measures are shown.

This indicates each part’s kit. If not even one note has been recorded in a part, a check mark is displayed and you won’t be able to switch kits.

Indicates the current measure and beat.

You can use [Button 1] (PART 1)–[Button 3] (PART 3) to switch the current part.

For details on operation, refer to “Step 3: Recording” (p. 27).

MEMO

You can cancel (Undo) the recording you just performed (p. 28).

Performing Along with a Recorded Phrase (PLAY Mode)

Press the [PLAY] button; the [PLAY] button will light, and you’ll switch to Play mode. Recording will not occur even if you play the pads.

Shows each pad’s track data and Inst name.

The bar indicates the data of all parts, and the position pointer and remaining measures are shown.

This indicates each part’s kit. If not even one note has been recorded in a part, a check mark is displayed and you won’t be able to switch kits.

Indicates the current measure and beat.

You can use [Button 1] (PART 1)–[Button 3] (PART 3) to switch the current part.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

REC/PLAY Screen QUICK MENU

From the PHRASE LOOP STANDBY screen, press the [QUICK] button to access the following QUICK MENU.

Menu Explanation Page

Undo REC (or Undo ERASE)

Part Level Adjusts the level of parts 1–3. p. 48

Favorite ON When ON, you can choose kits from favorite kits only. p. 22

Kit Chain ON When ON, you can choose kits from the Kit Chain only. p. 37

Fav/Chain OFF This turns either of the 2 above choices OFF. —

Click ON/OFF Turns the click sound on/o. p. 43

Clear Part Data Erases the data of the currently selected part. A conrmation screen will appear; press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm. —

You can undo a recording or erase operation that you just performed. Immediately after recording or erasing, perform the following operation. Once you stop the phrase, it will no longer be possible to Undo.

Stopping the Phrase (STOP)

To stop the phrase, hold down the [PLAY] button and press the [REC] button.

You will return to the STANDBY screen (p. 44).

p. 28

Editing a Phrase

What You can do in REC/PLAY Mode

In Phrase Loop record or play mode, you can press the following buttons to access various realtime editing or performance functions. This ability to modify phrases in realtime is one of the OCTAPAD’s most important and distinguishing features.

Button Explanation Page

Switches to Play (PLAY) mode. Recording will not occur even if you play the pads. p. 45

Switches to Record (REC) mode. Your pad performance will be recorded. p. 45

By holding down the [MUTE] button and striking a pad, you can mute or un-mute that track. The mute status is shown in the display and by the pad status illumination.

By holding down the [ERASE] button and striking a pad, you can selectively erase an unwanted section of a track. Hit the pad at the beginning of the section you want to erase, and hit it once again at the end of the section. The erase status is shown in the display and by the pad status illumination.

Press the [FX-CTRL] button to access the FX-CONTROL screen, where you can use the knobs to control the eect. If you’re recording a phrase loop, the knob movements can be recorded.

When button is blinking: Sets the loop point. p. 43

When button is lit: Reserves the operation (MUTE/PLAY/REC/STOP) that will occur at the beginning of the next loop. p. 47

p. 46

p. 47

p. 41

MEMO

If you’ve connected a foot switch and set the system setting “Foot Sw” to “PAD CTRL,” you can hold down the foot switch and hit a pad to perform the same operations as the buttons listed above. See Foot switch (p. 53).

Muting a Track (MUTE)

Hold down the [MUTE] button; the PHRASE LOOP MUTE screen appears.

Muted pads (tracks) are shaded gray.

Pressing [Button 2] (FLIP ALL) will exchange the muted and un-muted status of all tracks.

Muted Data exists No data

Pressing [Button 3] (MUTE ALL) will temporarily mute all tracks.

Pad Status Illumination

Lit DarkBlinking

By holding down the [MUTE] button and striking a pad, you can mute or un-mute that track.

Mute Un-mute

Dierences in muting between Play mode and Rec mode

In Play mode, muted tracks will not be heard. For example, you could mute the snare drum and bass drum tracks, and hit the pads to play these yourself.

In Rec mode, muted tracks will not be heard, just as in Play mode. The dierence is that in Rec mode, striking the pad of a

muted track will erase all data from that track and un-mute that track.

Erasing a Track (ERASE)

Hold down the [ERASE] button; the PHRASE LOOP ERASE screen appears.

The text label of the pad (track) being erased will blink.

Pressing [Button 1] (CANCEL) will cancel all of the erase start points, and recover the data.

By holding down the [ERASE] button and striking a pad, you can selectively erase an unwanted portion of a track. Hit the pad at the beginning of the section you want to erase, and hit it once again at the end of the section.

Start erasing Stop erasing

Erasing Data exists No data

Pressing the [Button 3] (FX TRACK) will delete the entire FX Control track (p. 41).

Pad Status Illumination

Lit DarkBlinking

MEMO

• You can undo the erase operation that you just performed (p. 28).

• When in the record mode, if you play a pad that you are actually erasing, that sound will be recorded.

Reserving the Operation at the Next Loop (NEXT)

Here’s how to reserve the operation (MUTE/PLAY/REC/STOP) that will occur at the beginning of the next loop.

Perform this operation in Rec or Play modes (while a phrase is playing).

1. Press the [SET LOOP/NEXT] button.

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* If the [SET LOOP/NEXT] button is blinking slowly (i.e., when the loop point has not been

set), it will operate as the SET LOOP function (p. 43), so you won’t be able to reserve the next operation. If the [SET LOOP/NEXT] button is lit, you will be able to reserve the next operation.

2. Press the button that you want to reserve.

You can reserve MUTE, PLAY, REC, or STOP.

If you’re reserving the Mute operation, hold down the [MUTE] button and hit the pad that you want to mute.

The [SET LOOP/NEXT] button will blink.

If you’re reserving the Stop operation, press the [PLAY] button and [REC] button simultaneously.

The button whose operation you reserved will blink. The next time the phrase reaches the beginning of the loop, the reserved operation will occur.

The reserved button will blink.

Adjusting the Volume of Each Part (PART LEVEL)

Here’s how to adjust the level of parts 1–3.

1. From the PHRASE LOOP screen (during Rec or Play), choose the QUICK MENU command Part Level.

Use the three knobs to adjust the level of parts 1–3. Press the [BACK] button to return to the REC/PLAY screen.

Indicates the current part and each part’s kit.

Use [Knob 1]–[Knob 3] to adjust the level of parts 1–3.

You can use [Button 1] (PART 1)–[Button 3] (PART 3) to switch the current part.

Exiting Phrase Loop Mode

From the standby condition (i.e., stopped), press the [STANDBY ] button to make it go dark; you will exit Phrase Loop mode and return to the KIT screen.

* If you leave the phrase loop mode without saving your data it will be lost. (A reminder will appear in the screen.)

Saving/Loading a Phrase

Saving a Phrase (SAVE PHRASE)

A phrase you record will be lost when you select a dierent phrase or turn o the power. You can save the phrase to internal memory or to USB memory.

1. From the PHRASE LOOP screen (while stopped), choose the QUICK MENU command Save Phrase.

The SAVE PHRASE screen appears. Use the following knob and buttons to select the save-destination, and then press [Button 3] (SAVE) to save the phrase.

If you select a number that already contains data, a screen will ask you to conrm the overwrite. Press [Button 3] (OK) to save the phrase.

Turn [Knob 1] (SAVE TO) to select the save-destination phrase number.

Press [Button 1] to switch between internal (INT) and USB memory.

Press [Button 2] (NAME) to access the NAME palette (p. 35), where you can assign a name to the phrase.

Press [Button 3] (SAVE) to execute the Save operation.

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Loading a Phrase (PHRASE LIST)

Phrases saved to internal memory or USB memory can be selected from a list and previewed, or you can load that phrase and use Phrase Loop to play it or record additional material into it.

1. Choose MENU Ú LIST (p. 16).

The PHRASE LIST screen appears. Use the following knob and buttons to select a phrase, and then press [Button 3] (STANDBY); the phrase will be loaded and the STANDBY screen (p. 44) will appear.

Turn [Knob 1] (SELECT) to select the phrase number that you want to load.

Press [Button 1] to switch between internal (INT) and USB memory.

* Do not hit the pads while you’re auditioning (PREVIEW) a phrase from USB memory. The vibration may cause errors.

PHRASE LIST Screen QUICK MENU

From the PHRASE LIST screen, press the [QUICK] button to access the following QUICK MENU.

Menu Explanation Page

Change Name Displays the NAME palette, where you can assign a name to the phrase. p. 35

Delete Phrase D eletes the phrase selected in the list. A conrmation message will appear; press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm the deletion. —

Information about the selected phrase is shown here.

Press [Button 2] (PREVIEW) to audition the phrase.

Press [Button 3] (STANDBY) to load the phrase and go to the STANDBY screen (p. 44).

Phrase Loop and Metronome (Click) Sound Settings

Phrase Loop Settings (PHRASE LOOP SETUP)

Here’s how to make phrase loop settings.

1. Choose MENU Ú SETUP Ú SETUP (p. 16).

The PHRASE LOOP SETUP-SETUP screen appears.

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Default Measures 1–96, FREE The default Measures value shown in the SETUP screen

Default Beat 1–9 The default Beat value shown in the SETUP screen.

Default Click OFF, ON The default Click value shown in the SETUP screen.

Part1 MIDI Ch Part2 MIDI Ch Part3 MIDI Ch

Tx Start/Stop OFF, ON I f this is ON, the MIDI messages FA/FC will be transmitted when you start/stop the phrase loop.

Rx Start/Stop OFF, ON If this is ON, the MIDI messages FA/FC (start/stop) will be received in the Phrase Loop mode.

1–16, OFF

The MIDI channel of each part.

MEMO

MIDI channels for each pad outside of Phrase Loop mode are specied by “CH” (p. 63).

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

MEMO

If you’ve specied the desired values here, you can simply press the [STANDBY] button and these values will be shown in the phrase loop standby screen.

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Metronome (Click) Sound Settings (PHRASE LOOP SETUP-CLICK)

Here’s how to choose the sound used by the metronome (click).

1. Choose MENU Ú SETUP Ú CLICK (p. 16).

The PHRASE LOOP SETUP-CLICK screen appears.

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

2. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

3. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Sound (Inst Name) Type of click sound.

Volume 0–10 Volume of click sound.

Pan L15–CTR–R15 Pan setting of click sound. CTR is center.

If this is ON, the click sound will be heard only on the rst cycle of the phrase loop; it will not be

1st Loop Only OFF, ON

heard on the second and subsequent cycles.

* If nothing was recorded on the rst cycle, the click will be heard on the second cycle as well.

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

Press [Button 3] (PREVIEW) to audition the click sound.

Advanced Operation 3 (Other Settings)

Settings for the Entire OCTAPAD (SYSTEM)

These settings apply to the entire OCTAPAD.

1. Choose MENU Ú SYSTEM (p. 16).

The SYSTEM screen appears.

Use [Button 1] and [Button 2] to switch tabs.

For details on each screen, refer to the pages listed below.

Screen Explanation Page

OPTIONS Make screen and illumination settings. p. 52

CONTROL Make foot switch and external pad settings. p. 53

MIDI Make MIDI settings for the entire OCTAPAD. p. 65

INFO View information about the system. p. 54

F.RESET Reset the OCTAPAD to its factory-set state. You can also restore an individual kit to its factory-set state. p. 20

Screen and Illumination Settings (SYSTEM-OPTIONS)

1. Choose MENU Ú SYSTEM Ú OPTIONS (p. 16).

The SYSTEM-OPTIONS screen appears.

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

LCD Contrast 1–10 Adjusts the contrast of the display.

LCD Brightness 1–10 Adjusts the brightness of the display.

OFF

Illumination

Tempo Indicator OFF, ON

Ext Pad Indicator OFF, ON

Kit Tempo Func DISABLE, ENABLE

V-LINK Button Lock OFF, ON When the lock is on, the [ V-LINK] button does not function.

Write Protect OFF, ON If the write protect setting is on, it will not be possible to save any settings.

TYPE 1 Only the [KIT ] buttons will be lit.

TYPE 2 The [KIT ] buttons will be lit. The pad status illumination will light only when a pad is struck.

TYPE 3

Species how the [KIT] buttons and pad status illumination will be lit. When you edit this setting, the actual buttons and illumination will change accordingly, allowing you to see the result. With the “OFF” setting, the buttons and pad status illumination will remain unlit at all times.

The [KIT] buttons and pad status illumination will be lit at all times. This is a good setting to use if you need to know the location of the pads when performing on a dark stage.

Species the lit state of the tempo indicator ( screen’s tempo indication will also be o.

Turns the KIT screen’s external trigger indicator on/o.

If this is on, the indication will be as shown in the illustration at right.

If this is o, a simpler indication will be shown, and the pad’s Inst name will be displayed only when a pad is struck.

Species whether each kit’s “Kit Tempo” (p. 34) will be enabled. If you choose ENABLE, the tempo will change to the kit tempo when you switch kits. However, it will not change if the kit tempo is set to OFF.

). With the “OFF” setting, it will not light, and the KIT

Foot Switch and External Pad Settings (SYSTEM-CONTROL)

Connecting Foot Switches

You can connect foot switches to the FOOT SW jack.

You can use a dedicated cable (PCS-31L: sold separately) to connect two foot switches (FS-5U: sold separately). The foot switch connected to the black plug is foot switch 1, and the one with the red plug is foot switch 2.

Set the polarity switch of the FS-5U as shown below.

MEMO

Alternatively, you can connect a single pedal switch (DP-2: sold separately) instead of the FS-5U. In this case, the DP-2 will operate as foot switch 1.

Making Settings

1. Choose MENU Ú SYSTEM Ú CONTROL (p. 16).

The SYSTEM-CONTROL screen appears.

Parameter Value Explanation

OFF Specify the operation of foot switches 1 and 2. With the “OFF” setting, the foot switches will not work.

A popup menu will appear when you hold down the foot switch. Hold down the foot switch and hit a pad to operate the function that’s assigned to that pad. Sound will not be produced.

KIT mode

Tap Tempo Set the tempo by striking the same pad four times or more successively

FX Bypass Same operation as the [BYPASS] button of the FX Control screen (p. 41).

Phrase Play Recall the phrase assigned in “KIT OTHERS-PHRASE” (p. 34), and start the

P.LoopStdby Jump to the Phrase Loop Standby screen (p. 44).

Kit < Select the previous kit (or the previous step if Kit Chain is on).

Kit > Select the next kit (or the next step if Kit Chain is on).

Phrase Loop mode

ERASE Same operation as the [ERASE] button (p. 47).

MUTE Same operation as the [MUTE] button (p. 46).

FX Bypass Same operation as the [BYPASS] button of the FX Control screen (p. 41).

SET/NEXT Same operation as the [SET LOOP/NEXT ] button (p. 43, p. 47).

PLAY Same operation as the [PLAY] button (p. 45).

REC

Part < Select the previous part.

Part > Select the next part.

Foot Sw 1

Foot Sw 2

PAD CTRL

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at the desired interval (Tap Tempo).

phrase loop in Play mode.

You can’t select this if no phrase has been assigned.

The setup screen (p. 43) will be enabled while you hold down the pedal.

Same operation as the [REC] button (p. 45).

MEMO

You can stop the phrase by hitting the [PLAY]/[REC] pads simultaneously.

PHRASE-LOOP CTRL

KIT + Select the nex t kit (or the next step if Kit Chain is on).

KIT - Select the previous kit (or the previous step if Kit Chain is on).

Execute the phrase loop operations STANDBY g SET LOOP

g PLAY f g REC (p. 43).

Parameter Value Explanation

OFF

Ext Pad 1

Ext Pad 2

Ext Pad 3

Ext Pad 4

FootSw1 Polarity

FootSw2 Polarity

PHRASE-LOOP CTRL

KIT + Select the nex t kit (or the next step if Kit Chain is on).

KIT – Select the previous kit (or the previous step if Kit Chain is on).

PHRASE PLAY Recall the phrase assigned in “KIT OTHERS-PHRASE” (p. 34), and start the phrase loop in Play mode.

TAP TEMPO Set the tempo by striking the same pad four times or more successively at the desired interval (Tap Tempo).

NORMAL, INVERT

Specify the operations that will occur when you hit Ext Pad 1–4. With a setting other than “OFF,” the assigned pad will no longer produce sound.

Execute the phrase loop operations STANDBY g SET LOOP

This species the polarity of the foot switch. If the foot switch does not operate as you expect, try changing this setting.

Viewing Information About the System (SYSTEM-INFO)

1. Choose MENU Ú SYSTEM Ú INFO (p. 16).

The SYSTEM-INFO screen appears.

Parameter Explanation

Internal Memory Remaining amount of internal memory.

Program Version System program version.

Sound Version Sound version.

Serial# Ser ial number.

g PLAY f g REC.

Using USB Memory

By connecting a USB memory (sold separately), you can back up all of the OCTAPAD’s settings (or even just an individual kit) to USB memory.

Don’t hit the pads when you’re in the USB screen!

If you hit the pads while USB memory is being read or written, the vibration may cause errors to occur. For this reason, the pads are disabled and will not produce sound while you’re in the USB screen.

Use USB memory sold by Roland!

We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.

Don’t disconnect USB memory while the OCTAPAD is powered-on!

Doing so may damage the USB memory or the data.

Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is rmly in place!

Don’t connect any device other than USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector!

Formatting USB Memory (USB-FORMAT)

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Format (initialize) the USB memory (sold separately) before using it with the OCTAPAD for the rst time.

NOTE

When you format USB memory, all data in the USB memory will be erased. Copy any important data to your computer before you proceed.

1. Connect your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector.

2. Choose MENU

The USB-FORMAT screen appears.

3. Press [Button 3] (ENTER).

A conrmation screen appears.

4. Press [Button 3] (FORMAT).

A conrmation screen will appear again.

5. Press [Button 3] (OK).

Formatting will begin. A completion screen will appear when formatting is completed.

Ú USB Ú FORMAT (p. 16).

Press [Button 3], a conrmation screen appears.

Saving Data to USB Memory (USB-SAVE)

Here’s how to back up all of the OCTAPAD’s settings, or the settings of one specic kit, to USB memory.

1. Choose MENU Ú USB Ú SAVE (p. 16).

The USB-SAVE screen appears.

[Knob 1] (SELECT) selects the operation.

2. Use [Knob 1] (SELECT) to select the settings you want to save, and press [Button 3] (ENTER) to conrm the operation.

Item Explanation

1 KIT Save only one kit

BACKUP ALL Save all data

Saving only one kit (1 KIT)

3. Use [Knob 1] (SAVE TO) to select the save-destination kit number, use [Knob 3] (SOURCE) to select the kit that you want to save, and press [Button 3] (SAVE) to conrm the operation.

A conrmation screen will appear if you’re overwriting data. Press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm the Save operation.

[Button 3] (ENTER) conrms the operation.

Backing up all data (BACKUP ALL)

3. Use [Knob 1] (SAVE TO) to select the save-destination number, and press [Button 2] (NAME) to assign a name to the data that will be saved. Finally press [Button 3] (SAVE) to conrm the operation.

A conrmation screen will appear if you’re overwriting data. Press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm the Save operation.

Loading Data from USB Memory (USB-LOAD)

Here’s how to load data that was previously saved to USB memory.

1. Choose MENU Ú USB Ú LOAD (p. 16).

The USB-SAVE screen appears.

[Knob 1] (SELECT) selects the operation.

[Button 3] (ENTER) conrms the operation.

2. Use [Knob 1] (SELECT) to select the data that you want to load, and press [Button 3] (ENTER) to conrm the operation.

Item Explanation

1 KIT Load only one kit

BACKUP ALL Load all data

Loading only one kit (1 KIT)

3. Use [Knob 1] (SOURCE) to select the source kit (i.e., the kit in USB memory) that you want to load, use [Knob 3] (DEST) to select the destination kit number (in the OCTAPAD) into which it will be loaded, and use [Button 3] (LOAD) to conrm the operation.

A conrmation screen appears.

4. Press [Button 3] (OK) to execute the Load operation.

Loading all data (BACKUP ALL)

3. Use [Knob 1] (SOURCE) to select the load source number (in USB memory). Press [Button 3] (LOAD) to conrm the operation.

A conrmation screen appears.

NOTE

When you load all data, all of the data in the OCTAPAD will be overwritten. Be sure to back up any important data before you proceed.

4 Press [Button 3] (OK) to execute the Load operation.

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Viewing or Deleting USB Memory Data (USB-VIEW)

Here’s how to view the data that’s in USB memory. You can also delete the selected data.

1. Choose MENU Ú USB Ú VIEW (p. 16).

The USB-VIEW screen appears.

[Knob 1] (SELECT) selects the operation.

2. Use [Knob 1] (SELECT) to select the item you want to view, and press [Button 3] (ENTER) to conrm.

Item Explanation

KIT Displays the KIT folder.

PHRASE Displays the PHRASE folder.

BACKUP Displays the BACKUP folder.

Change Data Folder Changes the data folder

[Button 3] (ENTER) conrms the operation.

To delete a le, turn [Knob 1] (SELECT) to select that le and press [Button 3] (DELETE) to delete it.

Turn [Knob 1] (SELECT) to select the data folder, and press [Button 3] (OK) to conrm. Only the data folder you select here will be the subject of operations on the OCTAPAD. You can create a new data folder by pressing [Button 2] (NEW).

Connecting to your Computer via USB

If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the OCTAPAD’s rear panel USB (MIDI) connector to a USB connector of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things using MIDI.

• Trigger sounds in the computer by playing the OCTAPAD.

• Record into your sequencer software directly from the OCTAPAD.

• Use your sequencer software to play the OCTAPAD.

Use the rear panel cable hook to secure the USB cable as shown in the illustration at right. This will prevent USB communication errors from being caused by vibration when the OCTAPAD is struck.

USB cable (sold separately)

* For details on operating requirements, refer to the Roland website.

Roland website

Here you can download the original driver, and view installation instructions and operating requirements.

http://www.roland.com/

For a thick USB cable

For a thin USB cable

NOTE

• Only MIDI data can be transmitted or received via USB.

• Power-on the OCTAPAD before starting the MIDI application on your computer. Do not turn the OCTAPAD’s power on or o

while your MIDI application is running.

USB driver settings

Normally it will not be necessary to install a USB driver in your computer. However if you experience problems with the computer connection (if a malfunction occurs, or if the performance is poor), you may be able to solve the problem by downloading and installing Roland’s original driver as described below.

1. In the OCTAPAD’s SYSTEM-MIDI screen, change the “USB Driver” (p. 65) setting to “VENDER.”

2. Turn the OCTAPAD’s power o, and then on again.

3. Download and install the original Roland driver.

For details on downloading and installing the original Roland driver, refer to the Roland website.

Internal Pad Sensitivity Settings

LINEAR

LOG2LOG1

SPLINE

LOUD2LOUD1

Internal Pad Settings (PAD SETTING-INTERNAL)

Here’s how to adjust the sensitivity of the internal pads.

1. Choose MENU Ú PAD Ú INTERNAL (p. 16).

The PAD SETTING-INTERNAL screen appears.

2. Hit a pad to select the pad whose settings you want to edit.

3. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

4. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

The following parameters are common to pads 1–8.

Parameter Value Explanation

Sensitivity -9–+9

LINEAR

EXP1, EXP2

You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal playing style.

This allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play. Higher sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower sensitivity will keep the pad producing a low volume even when played forcefully.

Adjust this curve until the response feels as natural as possible.

The standard setting. This produces the most natural correspondence between playing dynamics and volume change.

Compared to LINEAR, strong dynamics produce a greater change.

Trigger meter. This indicates the velocity value.

Hit a pad to select the pad whose settings you want to edit.

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

Volume

Playing

Volume Volume

Dynamics

Playing Dynamics

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Playing

EXP2EXP1

Dynamics

Velocity Curve

Threshold -9–+9

LOG1, LOG2

SPLINE

LOUD1, LOUD2

Compared to LINEAR, a soft playing produces a greater change.

Playing Dynamics

Volume

Extreme changes are made in response to playing dynamics.

Playing Dynamics

Volume Volume

Very little dynamic response, making it easy to maintain strong volume levels.

If you’re using a drum trigger as an external pad, these settings will produce reliable triggering.

This setting allows a trigger signal to be received only when the pad is above a determined dynamic level (velocity). This can be used to prevent a pad from sounding because of vibrations from other pads.

In the following example, B will sound but A and C will not sound.

Threshold

When set to a higher value, no sound is produced when the pad is struck lightly. Gradually raise the “Threshold” value while striking the pad.

Check this and adjust accordingly. Repeat this process until you get the perfect setting for your playing style.

Playing Dynamics

External Pad and Pedal Settings

Connecting Optional Pads or Pedals

The OCTAPAD lets you connect a hi-hat control pedal (FD-8), kick trigger or pads to the external trigger inputs. The illustration below shows a typical set of connections, but there are many possibilities; like connecting two kick pedals to the 1/KICK input and the 2/SNARE input.

After connecting any external pads or pedals, you need to set the appropriate Pad Type as described below.

4/RIDE 3/HI-HAT 2/SNARE 1/KICK HH CTRL

V-cymbal (e.g., CY-12R/C)

Cymbal pad (e.g., CY-5)

V-pad (e.g., entire PD series)

Kick trigger pad (e.g., KD-8, KD-7)

Hi-hat control pedal (FD-8, VH-11)

* To make connections, use the cable included with each pad.

External Pad Settings (PAD SETTING-EXTERNAL)

Here’s how to make settings for external pads.

1. Choose MENU Ú PAD Ú EXTERNAL (p. 16).

The PAD SETTING-EXTERNAL screen appears.

Hit a pad to select the pad whose settings you want to change.

Trigger meter, and type of each pad.

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

2. Hit an external pad (or step on a pedal) to select the pad whose settings you want to edit.

3. Turn [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.

4. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

About banks

You can store three dierent external pad congurations. These are called Banks (banks 1–3). Turn [Knob 2] (BANK) to change banks. Press [Button 3] (NAME) to access the screen where you can name the specic bank (p. 35).

Three sets of external pad settings can be stored (banks 1–3).

Turn [Knob 2] (BANK) to change banks.

Press [Button 3] (NAME) to go to a screen where you can assign a bank name (p. 35).

Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Specifying the External Pad Type (PAD TYPE)

The “Pad Type” is a set of various pad-related parameters corresponding to specic pads. Those parameters are set to their appropriate values automatically upon selecting the “Pad Type.”

If the pad’s response is not as you wished , then you can still make ne adjustments to the pad parameters in order to adapt to your playing dynamics.

Parameter Value Explanation

Pad Type

KD-7, KD-8, KD-85, KD-120, KD-140, PD-8, PDX-6, PDX-8, PD-85, PD-105, PD-105X, PD-125, PD-125X, CY-5, CY-8, CY-14C, CY-12R/C, CY-15R, VH-11, RT-10K, RT-10S, RT-10T

For each Pad, you can select the type of pad you’re using (the pad type) so the OCTAPAD will accurately receive the signal from the pad.

Adjusting the External Pad Sensitivity

When you specify the pad type, the following settings are automatically set to the values appropriate for each pad, meaning that you will normally not need to adjust them. If you wish to make detailed adjustments, you can edit the following parameters.

Parameter Value Explanation

Sensitivity 1–32 Refer to the explanation for “Sensitivity” (p. 59).

Threshold 0–16 Refer to the explanation for “Threshold” (p. 59).

LINEAR, EXP1,

Velocity Curve

Scan Time (ms) 0.1–4.0

Retrigger Cancel 1–16

Mask Time (ms) 0–64

EXP2, LOG1, LOG2, SPLINE, LOUD1, LOUD2

Refer to the explanation for “Velocity Curve” (p. 59).

Species the detection time for the trigger signal.

Since the rise time of the trigger signal waveform may dier slightly depending on the characteristics of each pad or acoustic drum trigger (drum pickup), you may notice that identical hits (velocity) may produce sound at dierent volumes. If this occurs, you can adjust the “Scan Time” so that your way of playing can be detected more precisely.

While repeatedly hitting the pad at a constant force, gradually raise the Scan Time value from 0.1 msec, until the resulting volume stabilizes at the loudest level. At this setting, try both soft and loud hits, and make sure that the volume changes appropriately.

* As the value is set higher, the time it takes for the sound to be played increases. Set this to the lowest value

possible.

This setting prevents spurious re-triggering.

Important if you are using acoustic drum triggers. Such triggers can produce altered waveforms, which may also cause inadvertent sounding at Point A in the gure (Re-trigger).

This occurs in particular at the decaying edge of the waveform. Retrig Cancel detects such distortion in and prevents re-triggering from occurring.

While repeatedly striking the pad, raise the “Retrig Cancel” value until re-triggering no longer occurs.

* Although setting this to a high value prevents retriggering, it then becomes easy for sounds to be omitted

when the drums played fast (roll etc.). Set this to the lowest value possible while still ensuring that there is no retriggering.

MEMO

You can also eliminate this problem of re-triggering with the Mask Time setting. Mask Time does not detect trigger signals if they occur within the specied amount of time after the previous trigger signal was received. Re-trigger Cancel detects the attenuation of the trigger signal level, and triggers the sound after internally determining which trigger signals were actually generated when the head was struck, while weeding out the other false trigger signals that need not trigger a sound.

This setting prevents double triggering.

When playing a kick trigger, the beater can bounce back and hit the head a second time immediately after the intended note—with acoustic drums sometimes the beater stays against the head—is causes a single hit to “double trigger” (two sounds instead of one). The Mask Time setting helps to prevent this. Once a pad has been hit, any additional trigger signals occurring within the specied “Mask Time” (0–64 msec) will be ignored.

Adjust the “Mask Time” value while playing the pad.

When using a kick trigger, try to let the beater bounce back and hit the head very quickly, then raise the “Mask Time” value until there are no more sounds made by the beater rebound.

* When set to a high value, it will be dicult to play very quickly. Set this to as low a value as you can.

MEMO

If two or more sounds are being produced when you hit the head just once, then adjust Retrigger Cancel.

Scan Time

Mask Time

Sound not produced

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Time

Parameter Value Explanation

X-Talk Cancel Rate (%)

Rim Gain 0.0–8.0

Rim Adjust 0.0–8.0

0–80

This setting cancels “crosstalk,” which means that when you play one pad you hear a sound coming from another pad. This can happen when two pads are installed on the same stand. In some cases you can prevent crosstalk by increasing the distance between the two mounted pads.

MEMO

In some cases you can prevent crosstalk by increasing the distance between the two mounted pads.

Crosstalk Example: If you hit the 2/SNARE pad and the 3/HI-HAT also sounds

While striking the 2/SNARE pad, gradually increase the “XTalk Cancel” value for the 3/HI-HAT pad until the 3/HI-HAT pad no longer sounds when you hit the 2/SNARE pad. Raise the “Xtalk Cancel” for the pad being used for 3/HI-HAT. The 3/HI-HAT pad will be less prone to receive crosstalk from other pads.

* If the value is set too high, and two pads are played simultaneously, the one that is struck less forcefully may

not sound. Be careful and set this parameter to the minimum value required to prevent crosstalk.

When a PD-125/120/105/85/80R, PDX-8, PD-9/8/7, CY series pad, VH-11, or RT-10S is connected, you can adjust the relation between your playing velocity (force) on the rim/edge and the resulting volume level.

Higher value allows the rim/edge to produce a loud volume even when played softly.

Lower value will keep the rim/edge producing a low volume even when played forcefully.

When a PD-125/120/105/85/80R, PDX-8, or RT-10S is connected, you can adjust the sensitivity of the rim response. There are some cases that you have a rim sound unexpectedly when you hit the head strongly. You can improve this situation with decreasing the value of “Rim Adjust.” When you set the value too small, it might be dicult to play the rim sound.

External Hi-Hat Pedal Settings (PAD SETTING-HH PEDAL)

Here’s how to make settings for an optional, external hi-hat control pedal (FD-8 or VH-11).

1. Choose MENU Ú PAD Ú HH PEDAL (p. 16).

The PAD SETTING-HH PEDAL screen appears.

Pedal Calibration Indicator

If Pad Type is set to “VH-11,” a pedal calibration indicator for the VH-11 is shown.

For types other than the VH-11, the indication will be for the FD-8.

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

2. Turn [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

HH Pedal Sens -10–+10

* If you connect an external hi-hat control pedal, set the “HH CTRL” (p. 32) parameter of the hi-hat Inst to “PEDAL.”

Adjusts the sensitivity for playing foot-close or foot-splash notes.

Positive (“+”) settings allow louder sounds to be produced even when you step lightly on the pedal.

VH-11 Oset Adjustment

If you’re using a V-hi-hat (VH-11: sold separately), make adjustments by turning the VH-11’s VH oset adjustment screw while watching the indicator shown in the right side of the screen.

Adjust so that this

symbol is shown in the indicator

OPEN CLOSE

Oset Adjustment Points

If the closed hi-hat sound is dicult to attain, rotate the VH oset adjustment screw towards “CLOSE.” If the open hi-hat sound is dicult to attain, rotate the screw towards “OPEN.” If the sound cuts o when you hit the hi-hat forcefully, rotate the VH Oset adjustment screw towards “OPEN.”

VH oset adjustment screw

MIDI Settings

About MIDI

MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a global standard that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to exchange performance data.

“MIDI Implementation Chart” (p. 70) is a chart that provides an easy way of checking which MIDI messages the OCTAPAD is able to receive. By comparing the MIDI implementation charts of the OCTAPAD and some other MIDI device, you can see which messages are compatible between the two devices.

MIDI Settings for a Kit (KIT MIDI)

Here’s how to make MIDI settings for each individual kit.

1. Choose MENU Ú MIDI (p. 16).

The KIT MIDI screen appears.

For the CH, NOTE, or G.TIME tabs

[Knob 1] (PAD SEL) selects the pad that you want to edit.

Parameter Value Explanation

CH tab

MIDI channel on which each pad will transmit note messages.

If this is “OFF,” MIDI messages will not be transmitted. If this is “GBL,” MIDI messages will be transmitted on the

CH GBL, 1–16, OFF

NOTE# tab

NOTE# OFF, 0–127

G.TIME tab

G.TIME 0.1–8.0, ALT

“Global Channel” (p. 65) specied by the system settings.

MEMO

The MIDI channel in Phrase Loop mode is specied by “Part 1–3 MIDI Ch.” (p. 51).

MIDI note number transmitted by each pad.

Pads with conicted note number with other pad are indicated by a “*” symbol in the screen.

Duration of the notes transmitted by each pad.

The gate time corresponds to the time between when a key is pressed and released on a MIDI keyboard (the time between note-on and note-o ). You can specify a gate time in the range of 0.1 seconds to 8.0 seconds. If you choose ALT (Alternate), note-on and note-o messages will be transmitted alternately each time you hit the pad.

Value of each pad (Inst A is above, Inst B is below)

Value of external trigger inputs 1–4 (Head is above, Rim is

below)

[Knob 2] (B) edits the Inst B (Rim) value. [Knob 3] (A) edits the Inst A (Head) value.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

For the HIHAT or KNOB tabs

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

Parameter Value Explanation

HIHAT tab

HH Close Note# A OFF, 0–127

HH Close Note# B OFF, 0–127

HH Pedal Note# OFF, 0–127

Pedal Ctrl Change#

Pedal Compatibility

KNOB tab

Knob1 Ctrl Change#

Knob2 Ctrl Change#

Knob3 Ctrl Change#

Knob MIDI Channel GLOBAL, 1–16, OFF

OFF, 1–5, 7–31, 64–95

GENERAL Choose this setting if you’re using an external MIDI sound module other than the V-Drums series.

V-DRUMS

OFF, 1–5, 7–31, 64–95

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

MIDI note number transmitted by closed hi-hat Inst A (Head). With the “OFF” setting, MIDI messages will not be transmitted.

MIDI note number transmitted by closed hi-hat Inst B (Rim). With the “OFF” setting, MIDI messages will not be transmitted.

MIDI note number transmitted by the pedal hi-hat. With the “OFF” setting, MIDI messages will not be transmitted.

Species the control change message that will be transmitted and received as MIDI data indicating the depth to which the hi-hat pedal is pressed. With the “OFF” setting, MIDI messages will not be transmitted.

Choose this setting if you’re using a V-Drums series MIDI sound module such as the TD-20 or TD-9. MIDI messages appropriate for the V-Drums series will be transmitted.

The control change message you specify here will be transmitted when you turn [Knob 1]–[Knob 3] on the FX CONTROL screen. With the “OFF” setting, MIDI messages will not be transmitted.

When you turn [Knob 1]–[Knob 3], control change messages will be transmitted on the transmit channel you specify here. With the “OFF” setting, MIDI messages will not be transmitted. With the “GLOBAL” setting, MIDI messages will be transmitted on the “Global Channel” (p. 65) specied by the system settings.

KIT MIDI Screen QUICK MENU

From the KIT MIDI screen, press the [QUICK] button to access the following QUICK MENU.

Menu Explanation

Copy Kit MIDI Copies the Kit MIDI settings.

Paste Kit MIDI Pastes the Kit MIDI settings. You can paste to a dierent kit.

Kit Protect ON/OFF Turns the Kit Protect setting (p. 34) on/o.

System MIDI Settings (SYSTEM-MIDI)

Here you can make overall MIDI settings for the entire OCTAPAD.

1. Choose MENU Ú SYSTEM Ú MIDI (p. 16).

The SYSTEM-MIDI screen appears.

[Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.

[Knob 3] (–/+) edits the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Global Channel OFF, 1–16

AUTO

MIDI Sync

Local Control OFF, ON

MIDI In -> Out Thru OFF, ON If this is “ON,” data received at MIDI IN connector will be re-transmitted from MIDI OUT connector.

USB -> MIDI-Out Thru OFF If this is “ON,” incoming MIDI messages will be re-transmitted without change from the MIDI OUT connector.

USB Driver

Prog Change TX OFF, ON

Prog Change RX OFF, ON

Ctrl Change Tx OFF, ON

Ctrl Change Rx OFF, ON

Device ID 17–32

INT

MIDI Operation will be the same as for AUTO, but MIDI Clock from the USB MIDI connector will be ignored.

USB Operation will be the same as for AUTO, but MIDI Clock from the MIDI IN connector will be ignored.

GENERIC

VENDER Choose this if you’re using the USB driver downloaded from the Roland website.

Species the transmit/receive channel.

With the “OFF” setting, MIDI messages will not be transmitted.

Species how the OCTAPAD’s phrase playback tempo will be synchronized.

When MIDI Clock messages (F8) are received at the MIDI IN connector or the USB MIDI connector, the OCTAPAD will automatically detect them and synchronize to their tempo.

The OCTAPAD will synchronize to its own internal clock. MIDI Clock messages received from the MIDI IN connector or USB MIDI connector will be ignored.

Turns the Local Control setting on/o.

Local Control is a setting used when you’re recording your pad performance onto an external MIDI sequencer.

When you’re recording and Local Control is “OFF,” the performance data produced when you hit a pad will not be sent directly to the OCTAPAD’s internal sound generator; it will be sent through your external sequencer.

Species the USB driver mode.

If you change this setting, you must power-o the OCTAPAD and turn it back on again.

Choose this if you’re using the standard USB driver provided by your computer.

Normally you’ll use this mode.

Species whether program change messages will be transmitted (ON) to an external MIDI device or not transmitted (OFF).

If this is “ON,” when you switch kits on the OCTAPAD, the program number assigned to the newly selected kit will be transmitted.

Species whether program change messages sent from an external MIDI device will be received (ON) or not received (OFF).

If this is “ON,” the OCTAPAD will switch to the kit that corresponds to the received program number.

Species whether control change messages will be transmitted to an external MIDI device (ON) or not transmitted (OFF).

Species whether control change messages sent from an external MIDI device will be received (ON) or not received (OFF).

When transmitted or receiving system exclusive messages, set this to match the device ID numbers of the two units.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Using V-LINK to Control Images

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows a musician to make visual performances with images at the same time he or she is performing music. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing , in real time, a wide range of visual eects that are linked to the expressive aspects of a your performance. For example, if you use the OCTAPAD in conjunction with the EDIROL P-10, you’ll be able to do the following.

• Switch images by striking the OCTAPAD’s pads.

• Control the images and their eects by using the OCTAPAD’s three knobs.

Connection example

This example shows the OCTAPAD connected to an EDIROL P-10.

Use a MIDI cable to connect the OCTAPAD’s MIDI OUT connector to

the EDIROL P-10’s MIDI IN connector.

V-LINK Settings (V-LINK SETTINGS)

Here’s how to make V-LINK settings.

1. Choose MENU Ú V-LINK (p. 16).

The V-LINK SETTINGS screen appears.

EDIROL P-10

MIDI IN

CLIP tab

Value for each pad (FUNC/BANK value is above, CLIP value is below)

[Knob 1] (PAD SEL) selects the pad to be edited.

Parameter Value Explanation

BANK BK00–BK99 Bank number

CLIP 00–99 Clip number

[Knob 2] (BANK) edits the FUNC/BANK value. [Knob 3] (CLIP) edits the CLIP value.

SETUP tab

Use [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter. Use [Knob 3] (–/+) to edit the value.

Parameter Value Explanation

V-Link Channel 1–16 MIDI channel used to control V-LINK devices when V-LINK is on.

Knob1 CC# (Speed)

Knob2 CC# (Color)

Knob3 CC# (Fade)

OFF, 1–95

Species the CC# that will be transmitted when you turn the three knobs in the FX CONTROL screen that appears when you press [FX CTRL] button.

Turning V-LINK On/O

1. Press the [V-LINK] button to make it light.

V-LINK will turn on.

2. Press the [V-LINK] button once again.

The [V-LINK] button will go dark, and V-LINK will turn o.

Appendix

This chapter contains a list of error messages, main specications, and troubleshooting information.

Error Message List

Message Meaning Action

MIDI-related error messages

MIDI Oine.

MIDI Buer Full.

Transmit buer full.

USB-related error messages

Can not access to the USB memory. USB memory is not connected. Connect USB memory to the USB memory connector.

Could not read this le.

USB Memory Full. There is insucient free space on the USB memory. Delete unneeded data.

Check USB memory. The USB memory is not working correctly. Check the USB memory.

Remove the USB device.

PHRASE LOOP-related error messages

Phrase Memory full. The Phrase Loop memory area is full. Save your data to USB memory (p. 49), and create a new phrase.

System-related error messages

Device error. There is a problem with the internal system. Please contact your dealer.

Data memory was damaged. There is a problem with internal memory. A factory reset will be executed automatically.

The MIDI cable or USB cable was disconnected. Alternatively, communication with the external MIDI device has been interrupted for some reason.

A large amount of MIDI messages was received in a short time, and the OCTAPAD was unable to process them all.

An excessive amount of data was transmitted from the OCTAPAD, and could not be correctly output from MIDI OUT connector.

The specied data was not found in the USB memory. Alternatively, the saved data is damaged.

A USB device that the OCTAPAD cannot handle is connected, or a foreign object may have entered the USB memory connector, causing a short circuit.

Check whether the MIDI cable or USB cable could have been disconnected or broken.

Make sure that the external MIDI device is correctly connected. If this does not solve the problem, decrease the amount of MIDI messages being transmitted to the OCTAPAD.

Decrease the amount of data being transmitted, for example by decreasing the recorded Phrase Loop data.

Check the USB memory.

Immediately disconnect the connection, and check that no foreign object has entered the USB memory connector.

Specications

SPD-30: OCTAPAD

Built-in Pads: 8

Pads

Kits

Kit Chain

Instrument Parameters

Eect Types

Phrase Loop

Display

Connectors

* Four external trigger inputs are provided, allowing you

to connect Pads.

8 chains (20 steps per chain)

Tuning Muing Soft Attack Tone Color Pitch Sweep Volume Pan Reverse

Ambience (7 Types) Equalizer Limiter Multi Eect (30 Types)

Phrases: 50 Parts: 3 Tempo: 40–260 Resolution: 480 ticks per quarter note Recording Method: Real-time Maximum Note Storage: approx. 10,000 Notes

160 x 160 dots Graphic Type LCD (Backlit LCD) Pad Status Illumination x 8 (LED)

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)

Output Impedance

Power Supply

Current Draw

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

Options

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are

subject to change without prior notice.

1.0 k ohms

AC Adaptor (DC 9 V)

600 mA

540.8 (W) x 272.4 (D) x 87.6 (H) mm 21-5/16 (W) x 10-3/4 (D) x 3-1/2 (H) inches

3.8 kg / 8 lbs 7 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)

Owner’s Manual AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) Screws (M5 x 12 mm) x 4

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 USB memory

* Use USB memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee

operation if other products are used.

Troubleshooting

Problem Items to check Action

No sound / Insucient volume

No sound or insucient volume from a device connected to the MIX IN connector

USB memory is inserted, but is not detected / Cannot select data

Data was not saved correctly to USB memory

The OCTAPAD’s tempo does not synchronize to the tempo of an external MIDI device

Display contrast is inconsistent

Is the OCTAPAD and the connected equipment powered-on? Use the dedicated AC adaptor.

Is the OCTAPAD correctly connected to the external devices? Check the connections.

Could an audio cable be broken? Try using a dierent cable.

Could the volume of the connected amp or mixer be lowered? Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

Could the OCTAPAD’s volume ([MASTER] knob, [PHONES] knob) be lowered?

Check whether you hear sound through headphones.

Could the volume be lowered on the device connected to the MIX IN connector?

Is the audio cable connected correctly? Check the connection.

Could the audio cable be broken? Try using a dierent cable.

Is the USB memory inserted correctly? Check the USB memory.

Is the USB memory of a correct type? Use USB memory sold by Roland. Operation is not guaranteed if other products are used.

Is the USB memory formatted correctly? Use the OCTAPAD to format the USB memory (p. 55).

The power may have been turned o while writing data to USB memory (i.e., while the USB memory access indicator was blinking). The lost data cannot be recovered.

Has the OCTAPAD been set correctly for synchronization? Check the “MIDI Sync” (p. 65) setting.

Is your external MIDI device set to transmit MIDI clock messages?

In some cases, the contrast of the display might not be consistent, but this is not a malfunction. Adjust the contrast.

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

If you hear sound in the headphones, there is a problem with the connection cables or with the connected amp or mixer. Check the connected devices and the connections.

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

In this state, it is possible that all data in USB memory was damaged. Additional malfunctions may occur if you continue using it, so format the USB memory (p. 55). When you format USB memory, all its data will be lost.

Some devices have a MIDI clock transmission setting (on/o). Alternatively, some external sequencers may transmit MIDI clock only while that device is playing.

Adjust “LCD Contrast” (p. 52) to minimize the inconsistency in the contrast.

Attaching the Stand (Sold Separately)

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

Use the screws on the bottom of the OCTAPAD to attach a stand holder as shown in the illustration. Then attach the OCTAPAD to your pad stand (sold separately: PDS-10 * You can also attach it to the APC-33 all purpose clamp). For details on how to assemble the pad stand, or how to attach the stand holder, refer to the owner’s manual of the pad stand.

* Use only the screws that are on the bottom panel. Using any other screws will

cause malfunctions.

* When turning the OCTAPAD upside down, take care not to damage its buttons or

knobs, and handle it with care to avoid letting it drop or fall over.

MIDI Implementation Chart

(Sound Generator Section)

Model OCTAPAD (SPD-30)

Function...

Basic Channel

Mode

Note Number :

Velocity

After Touch

Pitch Bend

Control Change

Program Change

Default Changed

Default Messages Altered

True Voice

Note On Note O

Key’s Channel’s

: True Number

Transmitted Recognized

1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF

Mode 3 X

************** **************

0–127

**************

O 9nH, v=1–127 O 8nH, v=1–127

O X

0, 32

1–5

7–31 33–63 64–95

O O O O

O **************

*1 *2 *1 *2 *1

1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF

Mode 3 X

0–127 0–127

O X

*2 *2

O 0–49 50–99

Date : Jan. 1, 2010

Remarks

Retained even while power is o.

Bank select

*2 *2

Program Number

1–50

Version : 1.00

System Exclusive

System Common

System Real Time

Aux Messages

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

: Song Position : Song Select : Tune Request

: Clock : Commands

: All Sound O : Reset All Controllers : Local On/O : All Notes O : Active Sensing : System Reset

X X X

O X

X X X X O X

*1 Available controller numbers can be used to receive/transmit data describing the position of the hi-hat pedal and the values of knobs 1-3. *2 O X is selectable. *3 Can be transmitted only when V-LINK is ON. *4 Received when MIDI Sync is not set to INT.

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

X X X

O X

O O X O (123–127) O X

O : Yes X : No

(Phrase Loop Section)

Model OCTAPAD (SPD-30)

Date : Jan. 1, 2010

Version : 1.00

Basic Channel

Mode

Note Number :

Velocity

After Touch

Pitch Bend

Control Change

Program Change

System Exclusive

Function...

Default Changed

Default Messages Altered

True Voice

Note On Note O

Key’s Channel’s

: True Number

Transmitted Recognized

1–16, OFF 1–16, OFF

Mode 3 X

************** **************

0–127

**************

O 9pH, v=1–127 O 8pH, v=1–127

O X

1–5

7–31 33–63 64–95

O O O O

X X

*1 *2 *1 *2 *1

Remarks

X X

Retained even while power is o.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

System Common

System Real Time

Aux Messages

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

: Song Position : Song Select : Tune Request

: Clock : Commands

: All Sound O : Reset All Controllers : Local On/O : All Notes O : Active Sensing : System Reset

X X X

O O

X X X X X X

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

X X X

X X X X X X

*4 *6

O : Yes X : No

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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 dam age refer s to damage o r

other adverse eects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

WARNING

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specic instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and

shakiness.

This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.

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.

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 specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are re and shock hazards!

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings .The spe cic mea ning of the s ymbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of t he symbol at left, it is used for genera l cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specic 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 specic 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.

WARNING

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

Do not allow any objects (e.g., ammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

Immediately turn the power o, 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, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• 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.

In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords-the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

CAUTION

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

This (OCTAPAD SPD-30) for use only with Roland stand PDS-10. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

Please be sure to read and adhere to the

CAUTION

cautionary notices contained in the instructions that came with this product.

Please note that, depending on the manner in which performances are carried out, you may encounter situations where the stand topples over, even though you have followed all of the instructions and advice contained within the product’s manual. For this reason, you should always perform a safety check each time you use the stand.

Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to re.

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below.

Check to make sure the screws securing the unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

• Disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external

devices.

Before cleaning the unit, turn o the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 6).

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

Should you remove screws for the stand, keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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 (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. 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 lter 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.

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (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 device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device 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 o.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, 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.

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully aect the nish.

Maintenance

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up the USB memory, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the USB memory.

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a USB memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

• 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 connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself-never pull on the

cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

• This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations can be transmitted through oors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance to neighbors, especially when performing at night and when using headphones.

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Using USB memories

• Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in-until it is rmly in place.

• Never touch the terminals of the USB memory. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

• USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle the cards carefully,

paying particular note to the following.

• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the cards.

• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the cards.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or vibration.

• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations

(storage temperature: -25 to 85º C).

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

Overview Basic Operation Adv. 1 (Kit) Adv. 2 (Phrase) Adv. 3 (Other) Appendix

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

• Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Index

AC ADAPTOR 12 AMBIEN CE 9, 25, 42 AMBIEN CEAMBIENCE 42 AMBIEN CEEQ 42 AMBIEN CELIMIT 42

BACK B UTTON 10 BACKUP A LL 56 BEAT 43, 51

CH 63 CHAIN N AME 37 CHANGE DATA FOLDER 57 CHANGE NAME 50 CLEAR A LL 35 CLEAR A LL STEPS 37 CLICK 43, 51 COARSE TUNE 24 COPY 36 COPY FX 40 COPYING A KIT 36 COPY KIT M IDI 64 COPY NAME 35 COPY PAD 35 CTRL C HANGE RX 65 CTRL C HANGE TX 65 CURSOR 35

DATA FOLDER 57 DC IN JAC K 12 DEFAULT BEAT 51 DEFAULT CLICK 51 DEFAULT MEASURES 51 DELET E 37 DELET E PHRASE 50 DEPTH 42 DEVICE ID 65 DISPLAY 10, 52 DP2 53 DYNAMICS 30

EQUALIZE R 42 ERASE 47 ERASE  BUTTON 47 ERROR M ESSAGE LIST 68 EXTERN AL PAD 60 EXTERN AL TRIGGER IND ICATOR 52 EXT PAD 14 54 EXT PAD INDI CATOR 52

FACTORY RESE T 20 FAVORITE KITS 22 FOOT SW 1, 2 53 FOOTSW1, 2 PO LARITY 54 FOOT SWI TCH 43, 53 FUNCT ION BUTTON 1 3 10 FUNCT ION KNOB 13 10 FX 9, 25, 39 FX CONTR OL 25, 41 FX CT RL BUTTON 25, 41 FXEDI T 39 FX SEND 24, 40 FXSEN D 40 FXTY PE 39

GLOBAL CH ANNEL 65 G.TIME 63

HH CLOSE N OTE# A, B 64 HH CTR L 32 HH PEDAL NOTE# 64 HH PEDAL SENS 62 HIGH 42 HIHAT 32, 64 HIHAT CONTR OL PEDAL 33, 62

ILLUMINATION 52 INSERT 37 INST 8, 23, 30 INST A, B 30 INSTE DIT 31 INST GR OUPS 23 INST HE AD 31 INSTH H CTRL 32 INSTI NST 30 INST LAYER TY PE 30 INST RI M 31 INTERN AL MEMORY 54

KIT 8, 22 KIT B UTTONS 22 KIT CHA IN 37 KIT CHA IN ON/OFF 38 KIT LIS T 22 KIT MID I 63 KIT NAM E 35 KIT OTHE RSKIT 34 KIT OTHE RSPHRASE 34 KIT PROT ECT 34 KIT SCR EEN 14, 22 KIT TEMPO 34 KIT TEMPO FUNC 52 KIT VOLUME 34 KNOB 64 KNOB13 C TRL CHANGE# 64 KNOB MI DI CHANNEL 64

LAYER 8, 30 LAYER POINT 30 LCD BRIGH TNESS 52 LCD CONTRA ST 52 LIMITE R 42 LIST SC REEN 14 LOADING A P HRASE 50 LOCAL CONT ROL 65 LOW 42

MASK TIME  MS 61 MASTER  KNOB 6 MEASUR ES 43, 51 MENU 16 MENU BUTTON 16 MID 42 MIDI 58, 63 MIDI CH 51 MIDI IM PLEMENTATION CHART 70 MIDI IN > OUT THRU 65 MIDI SY NC 65 MIX IN J ACKS 12 MOVE DO WN 37 MOVE UP 37 MUFFLI NG 24, 31

MULTI EDIT 24 MUTE 46 MUTE BUTTON 46 MUTE GR OUP 30

NAME 35 NEXT 47 NOTE 63

OUTPUT JACKS 12

PAD 11 PAD EXCHANGE 36 PAD SENSITI VITY 59 PAD SETTI NGEXTERNA L 60 PAD SETTI NGHH PEDAL 62 PAD SETTI NGINTERNA L 59 PAD STATUS ILLU MINATION 11, 46, 47, 52 PAD TYPE 61 PAN 24, 31, 51 PART 44 PART 13 44 PART13 MIDI C H 51 PART LEVEL 48 PASTE 36 PASTE FX 40 PASTE KIT MI DI 64 PASTE NAME 35 PASTE PAD 35 PCS31L 53 PDS10 69 PEDAL 60 PEDAL COM PATIBILITY 64 PEDAL C TRL CHANGE# 64 PHONES JACK 12 PHONE S KNOB 6 PHRASE LIST 50 PHRASE LOOP 9, 18, 26 PHRASE LOOP SETUP 51 PHRASE LOOP SETUPCL ICK 51 PHRASE LOOP STANDBY 44 PHRASE PLAY 34 PITCH SW EEP 24, 31 PLAY BUT TON 27 PLAY MODE 45 POWER  BUTTON 6 PROG CH ANGE RX 65 PROG CH ANGE TX 65 PROGRA M VERSION 54 PROTEC T 34, 52

QTZ 44 QUANTIZE 27, 44 QUICK  BUTTON 15 QUICK M ENU 15, 33, 35, 37, 40, 44, 45, 50, 64

REC B UTTON 27 REC MOD E 45 RESTORE ALL KITS 20 RESTORE ALL PHRASES 20 RESTORE ONE KIT 20 RETRI GGER CANCEL 61 REVERS E 24, 31 RIM ADJ UST 62 RIM GAI N 62 RX START/STO P 51

SAVE PHRA SE 49 SCAN TIME MS 61 SECURI TY SLOT 13 SENSIT IVITY 59 SERIAL# 54 SET LOO P BUTTON 43 SET LOO P/NEXT BUT TON 47 SETUP 43 SOFT ATTACK 24, 31 SOUND 51 SOUND VER SION 54 SPECIF ICATIONS 68 STAND 69 STANDBY 44 STANDBY BU TTON 43, 44 STOP 45 SWITCH 42 SYSTEM 52 SYSTEM CONTROL 53 SYSTEM INFO 54 SYSTEM MIDI 65 SYSTEM OPTIONS 52

TEMPO 27, 34, 44, 52 TEMPO I NDICATOR 52 THRESH OLD 42, 59 TONE COLOR 24, 31 TROUBL ESHOOTING 69 TUNING 24, 31 TX START/S TOP 51 TYPE 42

UNDO 28, 45 USB DRI VER 58, 65 USBFO RMAT 55 USBLOAD 56 USB MEM ORY 55 USB MEM ORY CONNECTOR 55 USB MID I CONNECTOR 58 USB > MI DIOUT THRU 65 USBSAVE 56 USBVI EW 57

VELOCIT Y CURVE 59 VERSIO N 54 VH11 62 VHIH AT 62 VLINK 66 VLIN K BUTTON 66 VLINK BUTTON LOCK 52 VLINK SETTINGS 66 VOLUME 6, 24, 31, 51

WRITE P ROTECT 52

XTALK CANC EL RATE % 62

MEMO

For China

For EU Countries

For the USA

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

SPD-30 Electronic Drum Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

)

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UKRAINE

EURHYTHMICS Ltd.

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Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

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MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

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IRAN

MOCO INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave., Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad Tehran, IRAN TEL: (021)-2285-4169

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY FOR MUSIC

P. O. Box 922846 Amman 11192 JORDAN TEL: (06) 5692696

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI & SONS CO.

Al-Yousi Service Center P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002 KUWAIT TEL: 00 965 802929

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

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OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

Malatan House No.1 Al Noor Street, Ruwi SULTANATE OF OMAN TEL: 2478 3443

QATAR

Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio & Stores)

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR TEL: 4423-554

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics APL

Behind Pizza Inn Prince Turkey Street aDawliah Building, PO BOX 2154, Alkhobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 8643601

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

PO BOX 13520 BLDG No.17 ABDUL WAHAB KANAWATI.ST RAWDA DAMASCUS, SYRIA TEL: (011) 223-5384

TURKEY

ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.

Galip Dede Cad. No.37 Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY TEL: (0212) 249 85 10

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai, U.A.E. TEL: (04) 3360715

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Ltd. (Head Oce)

5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL: (604) 270 6626

Roland Canada Ltd. (Toronto Oce)

170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700

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Roland SPD-30, SPD-11, PAD-80, TR-909, SPD-8 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Overview

01 Overview of the OCTAPAD

What is an Inst?

What is a Kit?

What are Ambience and FX?

What is a Phrase Loop?

Editing and Saving Your Data

02 Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Rear Panel Connections

03 Displays and Operations

KIT Screen

QUICK MENU Screens

MENU Screen

PHRASE LOOP Screen

04 FACTORY RESET

Basic Operation

01 Selecting a Kit

[KIT] Buttons

KIT LIST

FAVORITE KITS

KIT CHAIN Function

Foot Switch

02 Selecting an Inst (INST)

03 MULTI EDIT

AMBIENCE

05 Recording a Phrase Loop (PHRASE LOOP)

Step 1: Select a Kit

Step 2: Make Settings Before Recording

Step 3: Recording

Re-doing the Recording

Erasing a Track (ERASE)

Undoing a Recording (UNDO)

Clearing the Phrase (CLEAR PHRASE)

Saving the Phrase (SAVE PHRASE)

Exiting Phrase Loop Mode

Advance Operation 1 (Kit)

Creating a Kit

Inst Settings (INST)

Inst and Layer Settings (INST-INST)

Editing an Inst (INST-EDIT)

Hi-hat Settings (INST-HH CTRL)

INST Screen QUICK MENU

Settings for the Entire Kit (KIT OTHERS)

Kit Volume, Tempo, and Protect (KIT OTHERS-KIT)

Phrase Settings Recalled by the Kit (KIT OTHERS-PHRASE)

Assigning a Name (NAME)

NAME Palette QUICK MENU

Copying a Kit or Pad (COPY)

Copying a Pad

Copying a Kit

Exchanging Pads (PAD EXCHANGE)

KIT CHAIN

Creating a Kit Chain (KIT CHAIN)

KIT CHAIN Screen QUICK MENU

Switching Kit Chains

FX Settings (FX)

Switching the FX Type (FX-TYPE)

Editing FX Parameters (FX-EDIT)

Setting the FX Send Level for Each Pad (FX-SEND)

FX Screen QUICK MENU

Copying FX Settings

Using the Knobs to Control the FX (FX CONTROL)

Editing the AMBIENCE

Ambience Settings (AMBIENCE-AMBIENCE)

Equalizer Settings (AMBIENCE-EQ)

Limiter Settings (AMBIENCE-LIMIT)

Advanced Operation 2 (Phrase Loop)

Creating a Phrase

Measures, Time Signature (Beat) and Metronome (Click) Sound Settings (SETUP)

Using the [SET LOOP] Button to Set the Loop Point

Quantize and Tempo Settings (STANDBY)

STANDBY Screen QUICK MENU

Switching the Part’s Kit (STANDBY)

Recording a Phrase (REC Mode)