Roland SPD-1W User Manual

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Roland SPD-1W User Manual

WAV PAD (SPD-1W) Owner’s manual English

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Main Features

55 This is an electronic percussion pad that you can strike with drumsticks or your hand, or step on with your foot.

55 Audio files (wave data) that you create on your computer, such as drum sounds, sound effects, or songs, can be loaded into the unit and played. 55 Separately from each wave file, you can prepare an audio file specially for a click sound and use it as a rhythm guide.

55 The compact design won’t get in your way, and you can attach the unit to a commercially available percussion holder for use.

Panel Descriptions

Top panel

Wave knob

[PHONES] knob

Selects waves. Turn the knob to switch

Adjusts the volume of the

waves.

headphones connected to the

* Sound is not heard while you’re

PHONES jack.

 

 

switching sounds (while the indicator is

 

 

blinking).

 

 

[ALL SOUND OFF] button

 

 

 

 

Stops all currently playing sounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery case (back side)

If using the unit on batteries, install four batteries, taking

care to orient the batteries correctly.

back side

*If the TRIG indicator stays blinking, the batteries are low. Install new batteries.

*If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you

carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES.”

[MIX] knob

 

[MASTER] knob

Adjusts the volume balance between the click sound and the

Adjusts the volume that’s output from

wave heard from headphones.

the MASTER OUT (STEREO) jack.

 

 

 

 

 

Turning toward

Decreases the playback volume of the wave

 

 

CLICK

sound heard through headphones.

 

 

Turning toward

Decreases the volume of the click sound heard

 

 

MASTER

through headphones.

 

 

 

 

 

TRIG indicator

The indicator lights when you strike the pad, and also shows the power on/off status and the remaining battery capacity.

When power turns on

Blinking0Dimly lit

When power is on

Dimly lit

When switching waves /

Blinking

When loading audio files (busy)

 

Pad strike

Lights when struck

Low battery

Remains blinking

Pad

To produce sound, use drumsticks or your hand to strike this, or step on it with your foot.

Rear panel

DC IN jack

Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA-S series; sold separately). By using an AC Adaptor,

you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.

* Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA-S series; sold separately), and connect it to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since this may cause malfunction.

* Insert the tip of the plug all the way into the jack.

*If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.

*We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidentally disconnected from the unit.

*To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

*While the TRIG indicator is blinking, don’t remove the batteries or the plug that’s connected to the DC IN jack.

Side panel

[SENS] knob

Adjusts the sensitivity (SENSITIVITY) of the pad.

Turning left

Lowers the sensitivity.

Turning right

Raises the sensitivity.

 

(Even soft strikes produce loud sound)

[THRES] knob

Adjusts the minimum sensitivity (THRESHOLD) of the pad so that it responds only when struck with at least a certain amount of force.

* For details on how to adjust this, refer to “Tips for Use.”

Turning left

Lowers the minimum sensitivity.

Turning right

Raises the minimum sensitivity.

 

(Responds only when struck strongly)

MASTER OUT (STEREO) jack

Connect your amplified speakers or mixer.

PHONES jack

A set of headphones can be connected to this jack.

[POWER] switch

This turns the power on/off.

*Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

USB cable (micro-B type)

Use a micro-USB cable to connect this unit to your computer. This allows audio files to be loaded from the computer into this unit.

If you hold down the [ALL SOUND OFF] button while connecting this unit to your computer, MIDI data is transmitted and received.

*Take care that your strikes do not damage the cable.

*Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.

Before using this unit, carefully read the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES.”

© 2017 Roland Corporation

After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparing Wave Data

 

 

Mounting This Unit on the Stand

 

Here’s how audio files from your computer can be imported as wave data.

*Use a micro-USB cable to connect this unit to your computer.

1.Prepare the audio files that you want to load into this unit.

Audio files that can be played back by this unit (WAV format files, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit)

2.Copy the audio files into the Roland folder shown locally on your computer screen.

Roland

1

12

This corresponds to the numbers printed around the wave knob.

Master Save the audio file (e.g., song) that you want to use as wave data.

Click

Save the audio file that you want to use as a click

 

 

sound.

Master

* To prevent unintended playback, only the file Click that you want to play should be placed in the

folder.

*The audio file placed in the Click folder is not output from the MASTER OUT (STEREO) jack.

MEMO

Since the wave and click sounds are played back simultaneously, you can provide a click sound and use that click sound as a rhythm guide while you perform on the drums along with (in synchronization with) the playback of the wave sound.

If you want to layer sounds to create more complexity, refer to “Supplement” manual from the following URL.

http://www.roland.com/manuals/

3. Specify how the wave is played.

By using your computer to edit the names of the audio files you copy in step 2, you can specify how each file is played.

*If you don’t specify how a file should be played, it automatically uses ONE-SHOT POLY playback.

Play type

File name

Explanation

 

 

 

ONE-SHOT POLY

XXX_p.wav

When you strike the pad repeatedly, new notes are overlaid

with previous notes.

 

 

ONE-SHOT

XXX_m.wav

When you strike the pad, the new note silences and replaces

MONO

the previous note. Sounds are not layered.

 

PHRASE ALT

XXX_ph.wav

Strike the pad to play back, and strike again to stop. This is

ideal if you want to play/stop a song.

 

 

LOOP ALT

XXX_l.wav

The wave plays repeatedly. When you strike the pad, the

wave plays repeatedly until you strike the pad once again.

 

 

*For ONE-SHOT POLY / ONE-SHOT POLY MONO, the volume changes according to the force of your strike.

*For PHRASE ALT/ LOOP ALT, the minimum sensitivity is automatically set to the optimal value for preventing inadvertent triggering.

4.End the connection between this unit and your computer.

*Be sure to end the connection with your computer before unplugging the micro-USB cable. Unplugging the cable while your computer is processing data might cause the data to be damaged.

Tips for Use

55 If you switch between striking the pad with drumsticks and striking it with your hand or foot, you'll need to adjust the pad's sensitivity.

Striking with a drumstick

Lower the sensitivity

Using your hand or foot

Raises the sensitivity

55 In an environment where there is high-volume sound, such as if you’re using acoustic drums, sound or vibration from an external source might make this unit produce sound even if it’s not struck. The measures below can help prevent false triggering.

55 Adjust the position and angle at which the percussion holder is mounted so that the unit is kept at a distance from the source of the vibration.

55 Raises the minimum sensitivity (THRESHOLD) of the pad.

If you want to mount this unit on a cymbal stand etc. for use, install the included attachment and then secure it to a commercially available percussion holder.

1. Install the included attachment on this unit.

You can orient the attachment so that the unit can be installed on either side of the percussion holder. Attach the holder mounting screws (nut, bolt, washers) to the attachment, and use the two included attachment screws to secure it.

Attachment screws

Attachment

Holder mounting screws

 

 

* The illustration shows

 

assembly for fastening the

 

right side of the unit to the

 

percussion holder

2.Attach a commercially available percussion holder where you want to mount the unit (e.g., on a cymbal stand).

*Acceptable rod diameters: 8.0–12.7 mm (3/8-1/2 inch)

3.Secure the unit to the percussion holder.

Pass the rod of the

 

 

 

percussion holder

 

 

 

through the hole

 

 

Nut

 

 

in the bolt, and

Completed setup

secure it with the

Bolt

nut.

Using the Cord Hook

As shown in the illustration, use the cord hook to secure the AC adaptor. This prevents the plug from being inadvertently disconnected by contact with a drumstick or by an impact.

Troubleshooting

Problems

Action

 

 

 

Check the power ([POWER] switch) and volume ([MASTER] /

 

[PHONES] / [MIX] knobs).

No sound

If the TRIG indicator continues blinking rapidly, a memory error has

occurred. Contact your dealer or a Roland customer service center.

 

Is the audio file imported from your computer in the correct

 

location? Check the procedure described in “Preparing Wave

 

Data.”

No response to soft strikes

Lowers the minimum sensitivity (THRESHOLD) of the pad.

No Sound from external

Check the power and volume of the amplified speakers that you’ve

audio source connected to

connected.

the MASTER OUT (STEREO)

The connected cable might be broken. Use a different cable.

jack

 

Main Specifications

Roland SPD::ONE WAV PAD (SPD-1W): Electronic Percussion Pad

 

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery

Approx. 7 hours (Normal use)

Expected

(AA, HR6)

Approx. 4 hours (Maximum load use)

battery

Alkaline battery (AA, LR6)

Approx. 6 hours (Normal use)

life under

Approx. 3 hours (Maximum load use)

 

continuous use

 

* These can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity

 

 

of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

Dimensions

140 (W) x 160 (D) x 56 (H) mm

5-9/16 (W) x 6-5/16 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) inches

(excluding attachment)

 

 

 

Weight

900 g

2 lb

(including batteries, excluding attachment)

 

Accessories

Owner’s Manual (this document), Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,”

Attachment, Attachment screws x 2, Holder mounting screws (nut x 1, bolt x

 

1, washers x 2), Alkaline batteries (AA, LR6) x 4

Options

AC adaptor (PSA-S series), USB cable (micro-B type)

(sold separately)

 

 

 

 

 

This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

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