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Roland SPD-20 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the SPD-20
Total Percussion Pad. The SPD-20 is an electronic percussion unit
that has eight pads, trigger interfaces, a high-quality digital sound
generator, and on-board digital effects.
Since the SPD-20 includes a sound generator and effects in one
lightweight, compact package, you can use it anywhere, anytime.
A wide variety of options (pads, pedals, drum stand, etc.) are
available, allowing you to easily create a custom drum kit. By
adding sequencers or samplers, you can take advantage of the
possibilities of MIDI percussion.
The SPD-20 provides the flexibility and expandability that will be
appreciated by every percussionist, from beginner to professional.
About the Symbols in This Manual
Words or symbols enclosed in [square brackets] indicate panel
buttons or controls.
For example, [LAYER] signifies the Layer button.
MEMO
Items marked by
are supplementary explanations.
NOTE
Items headed by
explain important points concerning the
operation of your SPD-20.
Items preceded by
regarding the use of the SPD-20.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections enti-
tled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (Owner's manual p. 2; p. 6). These sections pro-
vide important information concerning the proper operation of
the unit. 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 man-
ual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient refer-
ence.
Copyright
1998
ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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  • Page 1 Since the SPD-20 includes a sound generator and effects in one lightweight, compact package, you can use it anywhere, anytime. A wide variety of options (pads, pedals, drum stand, etc.) are available, allowing you to easily create a custom drum kit.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    • Subject to high levels of vibration. • When using the unit with a rack or stand recom- mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be care- fully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make...
  • Page 3 • Immediately turn the power off, 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 or the power-supply cord has been damaged;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 4 Connecting MIDI Devices MIDI Connections ...57 About MIDI ...57 How MIDI Data is Sent and Received ...57 Main Types of MIDI Data Used by the SPD-20...58 MIDI Parameter Settings ...61 How the MIDI Parameters Work ...61 Setting MIDI Parameters ...66 Priority Ranking of Note Number Expression ...67...

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    CHAPTER 2 Using the SPD-20 by Itself Read this chapter if you wish to use the SPD-20 as a stand- alone unit. Here you will find a variety of information, such as how the unit is organized internally, as well as how to modify the sounds.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the con- tents of data that was stored in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) 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;...

  • Page 7: Main Features Of The Spd-20

    • Settings for the SPD-20’s 8 pads, 4 external pads, hi-hat control pedal, and the effects unit can be stored as one of 99 Patches. This means that a single SPD-20 is able to store and instantly recall 99 different percussion “sets,” covering virtually any style of music you can imagine.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Front fig. (Front Panel) Pad 1 Pad 5 Rear fig. (Rear Panel and Cord Hook) 16 17 To prevent the disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to NOTE avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 9 Even with headphones connected, the OUTPUT jacks will still be active (p. 12). OUTPUT (R, L/MONO) jacks These jacks output the sound of the SPD-20. For monaural output use the L/MONO jack (p. 12). [HH CTRL/TRIG 4] select switch If a hi-hat control pedal (FD-7;...

  • Page 10: Attaching The Spd-20 To A Drum Stand

    Using the Slit Tape (Included) Place the Slit tape, included with the SPD-20, along the slits, or grooves around each of the pads. The Slit tape allows you to clearly distinguish where each pad is, even on stage or in other darkened loca- tions.

  • Page 11: How To Restore The Factory Settings (System Initialize)

    This is an abbreviation for Read Only Memory, which is a type of memory that can only be read; modification or deletion is not possible. The explanations in this manual assume that the SPD-20 is still in its factory initialized state. We recom- mend that before you begin using the unit, you perform this System Initialize operation.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    CHAPTER 1 Quick Start Connection to Audio Equipment With the SPD-20, you can produce realistic sounds simply by connecting an audio system. You can also use headphones. fig.6 Stereo Headphones Audio Equipment (Stereo set) To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, NOTE and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

  • Page 13: Turning The Power Off

    Press the power switch to turn the unit on. fig.7 When the power is turned on, the SPD-20 will be in the Play mode. This is the mode in which you will play the SPD-20. fig.8 When you turn the SPD-20’s power on, it takes about one second complete adjustments to the trigger NOTE circuits.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Patch

    The factory patch names are listed on p. 93. What is a Patch? A Patch contains data determines how each pad sounds, settings for the effects and also MIDI settings. The SPD-20 can store 99 different Patches. fig.11 Pad 1 Sound Parameters •...

  • Page 15: Using A Footswitch To Select Patches

    Using a Footswitch to Select Patches By using a special cable (PCS-31; sold separately) to connect two footswitches (FS-5U; sold separately) to the FOOT SW jack, you can select Patches by remote control. When you press Footswitch 1 you will advance to the next Patch number, and when you press Footswitch 2 you will go back to the previous Patch number.

  • Page 16: What Is A Pad Bank

    What is a Pad Bank? The 8 pads of the SPD-20, together with 4 external pads (plus the 4 rims)—for a total of 16 pads—are referred to as a pad bank. Each Patch contains two pad bank settings, A and B.

  • Page 17: What Is The Layer Function

    What is the Layer Function? Layer means that two sounds are played simultaneously. The Layer setting is stored as part of each Patch. A Patch for which Layer is enabled will simultaneously play the sounds of both pad banks (A and B).

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Using The Spd-20 By Itself

    CHAPTER 2 Using the SPD-20 by Itself About the SPD-20’s Internal Setup and Parameter Settings (Edit) This Chapter explains the basic structure of the SPD-20 and how it functions. Before we get into details, you should have an overall understanding of the unit.

  • Page 19: Play Mode And Edit Mode

    This section adds effects (Flanger, Chorus, Reverb, Delay) to the sound from the sound generator. You can select from 25 effects combinations (p. 28). Play Mode and Edit Mode The SPD-20 has two modes; the Play mode and the Edit mode. Press [EDIT] to switch between them. fig.17 Play Mode...

  • Page 20: How To Edit

    How to Edit To modify parameter values you must be in the Edit mode. The names of all the parameters you can modify are in the Parameter List printed on the front panel. MEMO “Edit” refers to the process of changing parameter values. How to read the parameter list The parameter list has four indicators arranged horizontally and seven indicators arranged vertically.
  • Page 21 ] to select the desired row, by getting the appropriate indicator to light. (The display will show the value of the selected parameter.) [SELECT] chooses the parameter group. The parameters of the SPD-20 are organized into four groups: SOUND, MIDI, FX/PEDAL, and SYSTEM. With each press of [SELECT], the indicator that lights (and the group that is selected), will be the next one in this group.

  • Page 22: Selecting And Adjusting Sounds (Sound Parameters)

    Sound parameter settings for each pad are stored in each Patch. Selecting a Sound (INST) Each sound assigned to a pad is called an Instrument. The SPD-20 contains 700 such Instruments, and the Instrument assign settings determine which sounds will be played. The 700 Instruments are grouped into the following categories.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume (Level)

    Ctr is center, and r7 is far right. At the “rnd” setting, the stereo position will change randomly each time you strike the pad. fig.21 NOTE This parameter is meaningful only when the SPD-20 is connected to a stereo audio system. Left Speaker Right Speaker (Center)

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Dynamic Volume Response (Curve)

    Adjusting the Dynamic Volume Response (CURVE) This parameter determines how the Instrument volume will change in response to your playing. You can choose from 16 response curves. fig.22 L i n e a r Ex po n e n ti a l 4 So f t 2 H a r d 2 You can come up with some effective Layered sounds by combining SF (Soft) and Hd (Hard) Velocity...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Effects Depth (Fx Send)

    fig.23 fig.24 Pad Bank A Soft 1 Pad Bank A Soft 3 MEMO When CSt is selected, the unit sounds at maximum volume, regardless of how hard you strike the pad. Adjusting the Effects Depth (FX SEND) This parameter determines the depth (0–15) of the effect applied to each Instrument assigned to the pad. Higher settings will result in a deeper effect.

  • Page 26: How To Edit Sound Parameters

    How to Edit Sound Parameters It is not possible to simultaneously edit the sound parameters of pad banks A and B. Use [BANK A/B] to switch between the two pad banks, and edit each bank separately. Editing a sound parameter In the Play mode, use the PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] buttons to select the Patch (1–99) to edit.
  • Page 27 If you are making settings for one of the SPD-20’s pads, the settings will be applied to all 8 pads. If MEMO you are making settings for an external pad, the settings will be applied to all 4 of the external pads, and all 4 of the external rims.

  • Page 28: Adding Reverberation And Other Effects To The Sound (Effect Parameters)

    Adding Reverberation and Other Effects to the Sound (Effect Parameters) The SPD-20 has four on-board effects: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Flanger. There are three effects para- meters: FX TYPE, FX TIME and FX LEVEL. Effects settings are stored independently for each Patch, so you can set up the ideal effects for each MEMO Patch.

  • Page 29: How To Edit Effect Parameters

    How to Edit Effect Parameters In the Play mode, use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select a Patch (1–99). Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode. Press [SELECT] to select the FX/PEDAL parameter group (p. 21). fig.28 Press [ Use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to set the value. Repeat steps 3–5 to finish making the effect settings for the Patch.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Pad Sensitivity (Trig Sens)

    Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (TRIG SENS) By adjusting the TRIG SENS in the SYSTEM parameter group you can adjust the sensitivity of the pad when it is struck (the range of adjustment is 1–16). Higher settings result in higher sensitivity, so that the pad will produce a loud volume even when struck softly.

  • Page 31: Setting The Pad's Minimum Level (Trig Threshold)

    Setting the Pad’s Minimum Level (TRIG THRESHOLD) By adjusting the TRIG THRESHOLD in the SYSTEM parameter group you can have a pad produce a trigger signal only when struck with more than a certain level of force (a “threshold”). This can be used to prevent a pad from sounding in response to extraneous vibrations from another pad.

  • Page 32: Copying A Patch (Copy)

    Copying a Patch (COPY) This operation copies Patch settings to another Patch. If you need another Patch that is only slightly dif- ferent from an existing one, copy that Patch and then make the changes that you need. fig.29-1 Copy source User Patch U1-U99 Preset Patch P1-P99 MEMO...

  • Page 33: Setting Up Your Own Patch Sequences (Patch Chain)

    Setting Up Your Own Patch Sequences (Patch Chain) What is a Patch Chain? A Patch Chain is a sequence (that you create) of up to 16 Patches. The SPD-20 can store 8 of these Patch Chains (A, b, C, d, e, F, G, H.) fig.33...

  • Page 34: Using A Patch Chain To Select Patches

    If you press [PATCH CHAIN] to select another Chain before pressing [ALL/ENTER], the Patch NOTE Chain settings you just made will be lost. If you wish, you may make settings for another Patch Chain. When you finish making Patch Chain settings, press [EDIT] to return to the Play mode.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Connecting External Pads Or Pedals

    CHAPTER 3 Connecting External Pads or Pedals You can add external pads to the SPD-20. Furthermore, you can connect a hi-hat control pedal (FD-7; sold separately) to control the opening and closing of the hi-hat. Connecting External Pads or Hi-Hat Control Pedal...
  • Page 36 Pad (PD-7) HH CTRL/TRIG 4 HH CTRL /TRIG 4 Crash Splash Ride China Tom1 Tom2 Tom3 Tom4 Hi-Hat Snare Roland Pad (PD-120) TRIG 3 TRIG 2 TRIG 1 TRIGGER INPUT (1–3) Kick Kick Trigger Unit (KD-7) + Kick Pedal Set to HH CTRL...

  • Page 37: Precautions When Connecting A External Pad

    You can use the mix in jack of one KD-7 and connect the two sets in serial to one SPD- 20 input, or you can connect each KD-7 to its own SPD-20 Trigger input. The first method uses only one SPD-20 TRIGGER INPUT, and the second method uses two SPD-20 TRIGGER INPUTs.

  • Page 38: Precautions When Connecting The Pd-100 Or Pd-120

    Using a Footswitch Instead of a Kick Pedal Even without a kick pedal, you can play Instruments by connecting a Pedal Switch (DP-2; sold separate- ly) to Trigger Input jack 1. The pedal switch will yield one consistent level, regardless of how hard you hit the pedal.

  • Page 39: How To Use The Rim Shot And Cymbal Choke Playing Techniques

    PD-120 only through NOTE Trigger Input 1 and 2. With the SPD-20, you can choose two separate MIDI MEMO sound modules for a dual trigger pad, i.e. send the “head only” to MIDI channel 10, and the “rim” to MIDI chan- nel 11.

  • Page 40: Precautions When Connecting A Hi-Hat Control Pedal

    HH CTRL. When the switch is moved back to HH CTRL the following display will appear. This indicates that the FD-7 has been “recognized” by the SPD-20 and will now function correctly. fig. 47 You may hear a brief sound when you change the position of this switch. This is normal, and should NOTE not be a cause for concern.

  • Page 41: Using A Footswitch As A Hold Pedal

    Control Change message (Hold) will be transmitted, instructing the MIDI sound modules to continue sounding the notes that are currently being played. If you turn the SPD-20 on while the footswitch is depressed, the following message will scroll across the display and the footswitch will act as a hold pedal.

  • Page 42: Settings For External Pads Or Kick Trigger Units

    Settings for External Pads or Kick Trigger Units Setting External Pad Tone and MIDI Parameters Sound and MIDI parameters can be set for external pads or Kick Trigger Units (connected to the TRIG INPUT jacks) in the same way as for the on-board pads. If a PD-7, PD-9, PD-120 is connected, each parameter can be set independently for the head and rim.
  • Page 43 Adjusting the Sensitivity of a Pad or Kick Trigger Unit (TRIG SENS) This parameter adjusts the sensitivity of a pad or Kick Trigger Unit. Higher values will result in higher sensitivity (setting range: 1–16). When external pads are connected, you should adjust the relative sensi- tivity between the external and on-board pads so as to provide a balanced feel for the entire drum kit.
  • Page 44 Setting Minimum Levels for the Pads (TRIG THRESHOLD) By setting this parameter, you can make the pad respond with a trigger signal only when it is struck with a force above a threshold level. This allows you to prevent the pad from picking up extraneous vibrations from neighboring pads.
  • Page 45 Selecting Types for External Pads (TRIG TYPE) The SPD-20’s Trigger Inputs allow you to connect and play using a variety of pad types. While the trigger signal output from a pad can have a variety of characteristics depending on the type of pad, you can make sure the trigger signal is read correctly by setting the Trigger Type.
  • Page 46 Mask Time Crosstalk Cancel Rim Sensitivity For more detailed information, refer to (p. 48). Description For kick drums (bass drums) For snare drums For toms For floor toms, toms with 15-inch or bigger heads Description Sets the time for detecting the trigger signal...
  • Page 47 Setting How the Strength with Which External Pads Are Struck Changes the Volume (TRIG CURVE) With some external pads and acoustic drum triggers, the relationship between the strength with which you strike the pad and the changes in volume output signal is unnatural. To get natural-sounding vol- ume changes, set the Trigger Curve.

  • Page 48: Setting Parameters For Reliable Performance Using Acoustic Drum Triggers And Other Manufacturers' Pads (Advanced Trigger Parameters)

    Triggers and Other Manufacturers’ Pads Sometimes, when you use the SPD-20 with an acoustic drum trigger or a pad from another manufacturer, setting only the Trigger Type may result in poor sound or mistakenly played sounds. In such cases, by set- ting the Advanced Trigger Parameters, you can make more detailed trigger parameter settings.
  • Page 49 Trigger Type rim and head settings are shared for all pads (PD-7/9, PD-120). MEMO You cannot make settings for the internal pads. If you try to select the internal head by striking it, “ ” is displayed. Using PATCH/VALUE [+] or [-], set the Trigger Type. If you don’t find the settings most suitable for your Trigger Type, then set the type you think is closest.
  • Page 50 Press [ set. When you make your selection, the name of the parameter appears, followed one second later by the value for that parame- ter. fig. 60 Scn Scan Time CrS Cross Talk Cancel MEMO Refer to p. 51 for descriptions of how each of the parameters works. Press PATCH/VALUE [+] or [-] to set the value.
  • Page 51 Adjusting the Trigger Signal Detection Time (Scan Time, Scn) fig.60-a NOTE 00–30 appears in the display. The trigger signal waveforms produced by some types of drum pads or acoustic drum triggers have rather long attack times, which can result in unstable volume levels, even when the same force is used to strike the pad;...
  • Page 52 Trigger signal attenuation time varies with the type and workings of the connected acoustic drum trigger. When using acoustic drum triggers, it is recommended that you mute the acoustic drums to suppress excess head vibration. For more on how to set these values, refer to p. 48.
  • Page 53 fig.62 When Mask Time is set, all trigger signals are canceled within the set time. If two or more sounds are being produced when you strike the head just once, then set Retrigger MEMO Cancel (p. 52). For more on how to set these values, refer to p. 48. Preventing Vibrations from Other Pads from Causing Incorrect Triggering (Crosstalk Cancel, CrS) fig.62-a When different pads, for example one used as a tom and another as a cymbal, are attached to the same...

  • Page 54: Settings For An External Hi-Hat Control Pedal

    Settings for an External Hi-Hat Control Pedal You can use the hi-hat control pedal (FD-7; sold separately) not only to open and close the hi-hat, you can also use it to control the sound effect level sent in real time, and change the pitch (PDL CTRL; p. 54). Additionally, you can send Control Change Data to connected external MIDI devices (PDL CC#;...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Volume Of The Pedal Hi-Hat Sound (Pdl Level)

    high priority Pad Bank A INT1 TRIG1 (Head) Pad Bank B INT1 TRIG1 (Head) INT 1: Internal pad 1 TRIG 1: Trigger input 1 NOTE The Velocity Curve (p. 24) and layer (p. 17) settings do not affect the pedal hi-hat sound. Control the effect applied to an Instrument (EFS) When this function is assigned, the hi-hat control pedal will control the effect send level of an Instrument.

  • Page 56: Using The Hi-Hat Control Pedal's Action To Set Controller Numbers For Sending And Receiving Midi Data (Pdl Cc#)

    MIDI devices and have Control Change messages sent from external sources act as pedal movements. A main way to use this setup is by controlling one more SPD-20 hi-hat, and by continuously pressing the pedals, you can do things like add modulation to the sounds from external MIDI sound modules.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Connecting Midi Devices

    MIDI Connections When connected to other MIDI devices, the SPD-20 can be used in a wide variety of musically creative ways. For example, it can be connected to a sequencer as a pad controller for realtime input, and its on- board sound generator can be layered with external sound modules.

  • Page 58: Main Types Of Midi Data Used By The Spd-20

    MIDI OUT Transmit channel: 1 With the SPD-20, you can set the Transmit Channel (TX CH) for each pad (p. 61). Settings for the MEMO receiving end are made with the Basic Channel (BASIC CH) (p. 67). Main Types of MIDI Data Used by the SPD-20 A wide variety of musical data can be transmitted by MIDI, with a different type of MIDI message pro- vided for each type of data.
  • Page 59 Polyphonic Key Pressure, and data which is transmitted for the overall keyboard (without differentiating between individual keys) is called Channel Key Pressure. The SPD-20 transmits Polyphonic Key Pressure messages when the rim area of a pad (PD-7, PD-9) is MEMO squeezed or released.
  • Page 60 This message tell the connected sequencer to move the current location in the song. MEMO With the SPD-20, you can return to the first measure of a sequencer song by striking the pad (p. 61). • Active sensing These messages are used to monitor the integrity of MIDI connections. If no MIDI messages are received within a specific length of time, the device assumes that the connection has been broken (e.g., a...

  • Page 61: Midi Parameter Settings

    MIDI Parameter Settings If you wish to use the SPD-20 to control another MIDI sound module, or use another MIDI device to control the SPD-20, you will need to set the MIDI parameters. You can set MIDI parameters for each pad in a pad bank (A and B), allowing you to control external MEMO sound modules on two channels.
  • Page 62 Note Number (NOTE #) Set this parameter to the sound (note) of the MIDI sound module you want to play from that pad (0–127/oFF). fig.69 Correspondence between Note Numbers and Note Names Note Name: Note Number: When setting the same Note Numbers to a number of pads within the same Patch, the same Note MEMO Numbers and Note Messages are transmitted from each pad.
  • Page 63 Gate Time (GT TIME) This parameter determines the length of time that the MIDI sound module will produce sound (0.1 sec- ond–4.0 seconds, ALt). NOTE Settings values shown in the display are 01–40 and ALt (0.1–4.0 seconds and Alternate). fig.71 This Gate Time parameter corresponds to the length of time a note is held (on a MIDI keyboard) before it is released.
  • Page 64 MIDI Velocity Curve (CURVE) When changing the strength with which you strike the pad, select from the following 16 types of veloci- ty curves for transmitting Velocity values (volume changes) from MIDI OUT. fig.73 L i ne a r E x p on e n t ia l 4 S o f t 2 H a rd 2 If this parameter is set to “CSt”...
  • Page 65 Program Change (PGM CHG) By transmitting Program Change messages, the SPD-20 can select sounds on another MIDI device. This parameter specifies the Program Number transmitted when Patches are switched (1–128, oFF). In the Edit mode, each time you modify this parameter, a Program Change message will be transmitted imme- diately from MIDI OUT, so that you can then strike the pad to check the external sound module.

  • Page 66: Setting Midi Parameters

    Setting MIDI Parameters Since MIDI parameters can be set independently for each pad bank (A and B), each pad can control two external sound modules. In the Play mode, use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select the Patch (1–99) for which you wish to make settings. Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode.

  • Page 67: Priority Ranking Of Note Number Expression

    The SPD-20 receives MIDI messages (note messages, Program Change messages, Control Change mes- sages) on its Basic Channel. When using an external MIDI device to play the SPD-20’s sound generator, set the Transmit Channel of the external MIDI device to match the Basic Channel of the SPD-20.

  • Page 68: Settings For Each Pad

    Settings for Each Pad Here’s how to specify the Instrument (and its Note Number) that will be played by incoming MIDI mes- sages. In the Play mode, use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select the Patch (1–99) for which you wish to make settings. Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode.

  • Page 69: Using External Midi Devices To Play The Internal Sound Generator

    Numbers (Patch Expand) For each Patch of the SPD-20, 32 sounds can be selected. (If Layer is on, 16 sounds.) However, when using the unit as a MIDI sound module to play drum parts in GM System, GS Format, and other for- mats, this is an insufficient number of sounds.
  • Page 70 When you make settings for the Patch Chain (p. 33) while the Patch Expand function is on, the dis- MEMO play will indicate the selected patch chain (A, b, c, d, e, F, G, H) only. In order to make distinct the “E” indicating Patch Expand, a lower case “e” is used to indicate Patch NOTE Chain.
  • Page 71 Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format can readily include new sounds and support new hardware features when they arrive. Since it is upwardly compatible with the General MIDI System, Roland's GS Format is capable of reliably playing back GM Scores equally as well as it performs GS Music Files (music files that has been created with the GS Format in mind).

  • Page 72: How To Use A Sequencer Or A Computer To Record/Play Back Your Performance

    How to Use a Sequencer or a Computer to Record/Play back Your Performance When you wish to record or play back the musical performance of your SPD-20, you must make con- nections properly and make settings (such as Local Control off) before you begin recording.
  • Page 73 MIDI message sent via the software thru function of the sequencer. It is also useful to set Local Off when using the SPD-20 as a pad controller to play only external sound MEMO modules.

  • Page 74: How To Set Up The Spd-20 For Sequencing

    • Assign a hi-hat cymbal for pedal control instrument (H01–H17) to pad bank A. If you assign these instruments to pad bank B, recording will be correct, but since the SPD-20 ignores incoming note messages for pad bank B, the Pedal hi-hat will not be heard during playback.

  • Page 75: Storing The Spd-20'S Data In External Devices (Bulk Dump)

    SPD-20 data is transmitted and received according to the Device ID number which has been set for each unit. (In the SPD-20, the Basic Channel number is also used as the Device ID number. p. 78) The operation of transmitting this data is called a “Bulk Dump”; receiving this data is called a “Bulk Load.”...

  • Page 76: How To Receive (Bulk Load)

    If you wish to transmit other Patch data, repeat steps 3–5. Press [EDIT] to return to the Play mode. How to Receive (Bulk Load) Here’s how to receive Patch data that was stored in another SPD-20 (or in a sequencer). fig.85 Computer or Sequencer Connect the MIDI OUT of the transmitting device to the MIDI IN of the SPD-20.

  • Page 77: Reading Spd-11 Data With The Spd-20

    Reading SPD-11 Data with the SPD-20 You can use the SPD-20 to receive bulk data (bulk load) from the SPD-11. The SPD-20 has all of the Instruments from the SPD-11 built in, allowing you to play back Patches and other data created on the SPD-11.

  • Page 78: What Is Device Id

    However, this would mean that in a complex MIDI system that contained two or more SPD-20s, it would not be possible to transmit Exclusive data to only a specific SPD-20. To get around this problem, each SPD-20 has its own Device ID number (1–16) on which it transmits and receives Exclusive data.

  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Supplementary Materials

    CHAPTER 5 Supplementary Materials Here you will find materials that are useful in helping you get the most out of your SPD-20. Read the sections as needed. Taking Advantage of the On-board Effects Effect list TYPE Name Room (Bright) Room (Standard)
  • Page 80 Explanation of Terms Room Reverb Hall Reverb Plate Reverb Chorus Flanger Pitched Delay Delay Feedback Panning Delay Reverb Time Chorus Rate Flanger Rate Pitched Delay Pitch Pitched Delay Rate Delay Time Delay Time: 0–450 (msec) The following chart shows the correspondence between Effect Time values and actual time (msec) when Delay is the Effect Type.
  • Page 81 On the other hand, a longer repeating Delay can be set to a Delay time of a half-note or quarter- note that matches the tempo of the song. If you are listening to the SPD-20 in stereo, it can also be interesting to select effect type 22 or 23 (Panned Delay) and select a Pan setting of “random.”...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    • No power/Power on, but unit does not operate Are you using the supplied AC adaptor? Other AC adaptors may not work properly. If the SPD-20 does not operate even with the correct AC adaptor, check whether the correct AC line voltage is being supplied.
  • Page 83 When striking two pads simultaneously, you should hit them both in the center. Furthermore, you can be more sure of sounding both pads if you strike them with the timing slightly off. With the SPD-20, the prevention of crosstalk (incorrect actions caused by the vibration from another MEMO pad) is processed internally.
  • Page 84 • No sound Are MIDI connections correct? Check that the SPD-20 MIDI OUT is connected to the MIDI IN of the external sound module, and that the MIDI cable is not damaged. Is the volume of the MIDI sound module turned down? Raise the volume.
  • Page 85 Is the Note Number set correctly? The SPD-20 will not produce sound if it receives a Note Number which has not been assigned to a pad. Modify the Note Number, or select a Patch which has different note numbers assigned to it (p. 62).
  • Page 86 The Patch Chain function works only in the Play mode. Is the SPD-20 in the Patch Chain Play mode? While in Patch Chain Play mode, letters of the alphabet (A, b, C, d, e, F, G, H) appear to the left of the Patch Numbers.

  • Page 87: Error Messages

    Press any button on the front panel. All data will be initialized, and the previous display will reappear. NOTE If this happens, all the data in the SPD-20 will be reset to the factory presets. fig.92 This message indicates that there is an irregularity in the voltage of the pad detection circuit. Press any button on the front panel and the previous display will reappear.

  • Page 88: Instrument List

    You cannot sound the instrument that has the same number (#). Hold: You can use the foot switch to hold notes (p. 41). SPD-11: Indicates one of the SPD-11's internal instruments. DRUMS Bass Drum (Kick) No. Instrument Loop b01 Dry Kick...
  • Page 89 Tom-Tom No. Instrument Loop Exc No. Big Tom 1 Soft Big Tom 1 Hard Big Tom 2 Soft Big Tom 2 Hard Studio Tom 1 Soft Studio Tom 1 Hard Studio Tom 2 Soft Studio Tom 2 Hard Jazz Tom 1 Soft Jazz Tom 1 Hard Jazz Tom 2 Soft Jazz Tom 2 Hard...
  • Page 90 No. Instrument Loop L19 Claves 1 L20 Claves 2 L21 Guiro Short L22 Guiro Long L23 Maracas L24 Shaker 1 L25 Shaker 2 L26 Shaker 3 L27 Tambourine 1 L28 Tambourine 2 L29 Timbale High L30 Timbale High Rim Shot L31 Timbale Low L32 Timbale Paila L33 Vibra Slap...
  • Page 91 No. Instrument Loop Exc No. J16 Yyoo Dude < Korea > J17 Buk J18 Buk Rim J19 Jang-Gu J20 Jing Mute Exc 28 J21 Jing Soft Exc 28 J22 Jing Hard Exc 28 J23 Gengari Mute Exc 29 J24 Gengari Soft Exc 29 J25 Gengari Hard Exc 29...

  • Page 92: Sound Effects

    SOUND EFFECTS Dance Sounds No. Instrument Loop d01 Hand Clap 1 d02 Hand Clap 2 d03 Little Clap d04 Hip Clap d05 Afro Clap d06 Scratch Push d07 Scratch Pull d08 Scratch Stereo d09 DR-550 Scratch Push d10 DR-550 Scratch Pull d11 Scratch Bass Drum Push d12 Scratch Bass Drum Pull d13 Scratch Snare...

  • Page 93: Patch List

    Patch List Patch Name Description Drums & Shaker * Demo Kit Latin Set * Demo Kit Orchestral Demo Kit Groove * Demo Kit Amazon * Demo Kit Brushes * Demo Kit Delay Demo Kit Dance Chord Demo Kit Indian *...

  • Page 94: Parameter List

    Parameter List GROUP PARAMETER SOUND INST LEVEL PITCH DECAY CURVE FX SEND TX CH MIDI NOTE # GT TIME CURVE SENS PGM CHG FX/PEDAL FX TYPE FX TIME FX LEVEL PDL CTRL PDL LEVEL PDL CC # SYSTEM BASIC CH BULK DUMP PATCH EXPAND TRIG SENS...

  • Page 95: Blank Parameter Chart

    Blank Parameter Chart PATCH PARAMETER PATCH No. PATCH NAME PAD BANK LAYER FX ON/OFF INTERNAL PAD PAD 1 BANK A BANK B SOUND INST LEVEL PITCH DECAY CURVE FX SEND TX CH MIDI NOTE # GT TIME CURVE SENS PGM CHG EXTERNAL PAD HEAD 1 BANK A BANK B...

  • Page 96: Roland Exclusive Message

    Roland Exclusive Message fig. 1. Data Format for Exclusive Messages Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all Exclusive messages (type IV): Byte Description Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID (Roland) Device ID Model ID Command ID [BODY] Main data End of exclusive •MIDI status: F0H, F7H...
  • Page 97 The MIDI standards inhibit non real-time messages from interrupting an Exclusive one. This fact is inconvenient for devices that support a “soft-thru” function. To maintain compatibility with such devices, Roland has limited the DT1 to 256 bytes so that an excessively long message is sent out in separate ‘segments’.

  • Page 98: Midi Implementation

    F7H: EOX (End Of Exclusive) With the SPD-20, the System Exclusive Message can be used to transmit Bulk Dump of patch data, instrument data, system data, chain data and sequence data. For details refer to “3. Exclusive Communications” and “Roland Exclusive Message.”...
  • Page 99 00H–7FH (0–127) vv = Value: 00H–7FH (0–127) The SPD-20 receives the message on the basic channel. If the value is greater than or equal to 40H(64), the decay of the instrument whitch corresponds to the Note number is made shorter.
  • Page 100 [System Exclusive Message] Status F0H: System Exclusive F7H: EOX (End Of Exclusive) When using Exclusive Messages with the SPD-20, you can bulk dump Patch data, System data, and Chain data. For details refer to “Roland Exclusive Message” and paragraph “3. Exclusive Communications.”...
  • Page 101 EPAD4 Crosstalk Cancel 0–6 Table 4-3 Chain setup If you want to send Data Request to the SPD-20 in this area, set the address and the size as follows. Other data requests specifying address or size are ignored. Moreover, you cannot choose the address to which the data in this section is transmitted, nor can you choose the address from which it is received.

  • Page 102: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart TOTAL PERCUSSION PAD Model SPD-20 Function... Default Basic Changed Channel Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True Voice Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend Control Change Program : True # Change...

  • Page 103: How To Read A Midi Implementation Chart

    • Exclusive Patch data can be transmitted and received as an Exclusive message. • Common, Realtime This MIDI message is used when the SPD-20 plays concurrently with a sequencer or rhythm machine, or when Start/Stop/Continue messages are in effect. • Other This category includes messages such as Active Sensing (to monitor the integrity of MIDI connections), which help keep a MIDI system running properly.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Specifications SPD-20: Total Percussion Pad •Pads Built-in Pads: 8 Four external trigger inputs (dual) are provided, allowing you to connect Pads. •Maximum Polyphony 14 voices •Instruments •Memory Patches: 99 Patch Chains: 8 •Sound Parameters Instrument Level Pitch Decay Curve Effect Send Level •Effects...

  • Page 105: Index

    Index Acoustic Drum Trigger ...45, 48 Advanced Edit Mode ...48 Advanced Trigger Parameter ...48 Aftertouch Messages ...59 ALL ...27, 47 All Purpose Clamp Set...10 ALt ...63 APC-33 ...10 BASIC CH ...67 Basic Channel ...67 Bulk Dump ...75 Bulk Load...76 Chorus ...81 Closed Hi-Hat ...54 Control Change Messages ...59 COPY ...32...

  • Page 106: How-To Index

    Use the pads to alternately transmit Note On and Note Off ...63 • When using the SPD-20 as a MIDI sound module, how to ... Make more sounds available from an external controller ...69 Set each Instrument’s note number ...62 Set the receive channel...67...
  • Page 107 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE 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.
  • Page 108 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...

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