Roland owner's manual v-practice pad rp-2 (12 pages)
Summary of Contents for Roland OCTAPAD PAD-80
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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.
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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 effects processing.
Exiting Phrase Loop Mode ......28 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Turning the Power On/Off NOTE Once the connections have been completed (p. 12), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to amplified speakers (which we’ll simply call “speakers”) and other devices.
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 .
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”...
What are Ambience and FX? The “Ambience” selected is a global function, meaning that all kits will use this effect. You can select from various types of rooms and halls. “FX” is a full blown effects unit that can be used on an individual kit basis. Ambience What is a Phrase Loop? The Phrase Loop function is a recording feature that allows you to loop...
Panel Descriptions Top Panel Display, Buttons & Knobs Button 1 Button 2 Knob 1 Knob 2 * 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 Effect 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 . 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.
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Playing area Volume & Power Phrase Loop area p. 43 [MUTE] button p. 46 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 p. 47 While holding down this button and hitting a pad, you can erase a specific portion of a track.
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). USB MEMORY slot p. 55 With a USB memory (sold separately) you can backup and load your data.
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FOOT SW jack p. 53 You can connect a pair of foot switches to this input for various possibilities. 4/RIDE 3/HI-HAT V-cymbal Cymbal pad (e.g., CY-12R/C) (e.g., CY-5) EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT jacks Even though jacks 1–4 have specific indications, you can use them as you like.
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 icons indicate which function knob can be used.
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.
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 MENU This is the main menu screen.
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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-off process).
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.
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Set loop points p. 43 Loop recording Record an additional performance Perform along with the phrase playback Loop playback Modify the phrase Reserve the next operation p. 47 Control the effect FX CONTROL p. 41 Use [Knob 1–3] to control the effect. Mute MUTE p. 46 Mute the selected track.
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)”...
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 .
Selecting a Kit Select any kit. The kit number and name appear in the KIT screen. Information shown in the KIT screen [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.
Selecting an 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 INST Ú...
MULTI EDIT What is Multi Edit? Pushing the Multi Edit button gives you access to 10 different 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.
Effects Editing For an overview of the effects, refer to “What are Ambience and FX?” (p. 9). AMBIENCE 1. Choose MENU AMBIENCE Ú The AMBIENCE screen appears. Use [Knob 1] and [Knob 3] to switch ambience on/off or change its type. Use [Knob 1] (SEL) to select a parameter.
Recording a 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 Snare drum Step 2: Make Settings Before Recording...
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 finger off the [STANDBY] button, it will light and the PHRASE LOOP screen appears.
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 specific pad. 1. Hold down the [ERASE] button, and when you want to start erasing, hit the pad whose track you want to erase .
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 INST INST (p . 16) . Ú...
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...
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 INST HH CTRL (p . 16) . Ú Ú...
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 different pads. 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”...
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 OTHERS Ú Ú The KIT OTHERS-KIT screen appears. [Knob 1] (SEL) selects a parameter.
Assigning a Name (NAME) Here’s how to enter a name for a kit or phrase. 1. From the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU * In some cases the NAME palette may also be displayed from other screens as well . The NAME palette will appear.
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) .
KIT CHAIN The Kit Chain function lets you decide a specific 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.
Switching Kit Chains From the KIT screen, choose QUICK MENU Ú Kit Chain ON/OFF to turn Kit Chain on/off. 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.
Using the Effects (FX) The onboard effects processor, “FX” , has 30 different effects to choose from. FX Settings (FX) Switching the FX Type (FX-TYPE) Here’s how to switch the FX type. 1. Choose MENU TYPE (p . 16) . Ú...
Setting the FX Send Level for Each Pad (FX-SEND) Each pad has its own individual effects send level. 1. Choose MENU SEND (p . 16) . Ú Ú The FX-SEND screen appears. [Knob 1] (PAD SEL) selects the pad to edit.
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 .
Equalizer and Limiter. As these effects 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 AMBIENCE Ú...
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. Press [Button 2] (CLICK);...
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.
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 remaining measures are shown.
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 Switches to Play (PLAY) mode.
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.
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. Use [Knob 1]–[Knob 3] to adjust the level of parts 1–3.
Saving/Loading a Phrase Saving a Phrase (SAVE PHRASE) A phrase you record will be lost when you select a different phrase or turn off 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.
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 LIST (p .
Settings for the Entire OCTAPAD (SYSTEM) These settings apply to the entire OCTAPAD. 1. Choose MENU SYSTEM (p . 16) . Ú 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 OPTIONS...
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.
Parameter Value Ext Pad 1 PHRASE-LOOP CTRL Ext Pad 2 KIT + Ext Pad 3 KIT – Ext Pad 4 PHRASE PLAY TAP TEMPO FootSw1 Polarity NORMAL, INVERT FootSw2 Polarity Viewing Information About the System (SYSTEM-INFO) 1. Choose MENU SYSTEM Ú...
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.
Saving Data to USB Memory (USB-SAVE) Here’s how to back up all of the OCTAPAD’s settings, or the settings of one specific kit, to USB memory. 1. Choose MENU SAVE (p . 16) . Ú Ú The USB-SAVE screen appears. [Knob 1] (SELECT) selects the operation.
2. Use [Knob 1] (SELECT) to select the data that you want to load, and press [Button 3] (ENTER) to confirm 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 confirm the operation .
2. Turn the OCTAPAD’s power off, 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. For a thick USB cable...
Internal Pad Sensitivity Settings Internal Pad Settings (PAD SETTING-INTERNAL) Here’s how to adjust the sensitivity of the internal pads. 1. Choose MENU INTERNAL (p . 16) . Ú Ú The PAD SETTING-INTERNAL screen appears. 2. Hit a pad to select the pad whose settings you want to edit .
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.
* 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 .
Parameter Value X-Talk Cancel Rate 0–80 Rim Gain 0.0–8.0 Rim Adjust 0.0–8.0 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 HH PEDAL (p . 16) . Ú...
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.
Choose this setting if you’re using an external MIDI sound module other than the V-Drums series. 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.
Choose this if you’re using the standard USB driver provided by your computer. Normally you’ll use this mode. Choose this if you’re using the USB driver downloaded from the Roland website. Specifies whether program change messages will be transmitted (ON) to an external MIDI device or not transmitted (OFF).
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 effects that are linked to the expressive aspects of a your performance.
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 . * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are...
Try using a different cable. Check the USB memory. Use USB memory sold by Roland. Operation is not guaranteed if other products are used. Use the OCTAPAD to format the USB memory (p. 55). 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.
MIDI Implementation Chart (Sound Generator Section) Model OCTAPAD (SPD-30) Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Messages Mode Altered Note Number : True Voice Note On Velocity Note O After Key’s Touch Channel’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 1–5 Control Change 7–31 33–63 64–95 Program...
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(Phrase Loop Section) Model OCTAPAD (SPD-30) Function... Basic Default 1–16, OFF Channel Changed 1–16, OFF Default Mode 3 Messages Mode Altered ************** Note 0–127 Number : ************** True Voice Note On O 9pH, v=1–127 Velocity Note O O 8pH, v=1–127 After Key’s Touch...
Roland. When using the unit with a stand recom- mended 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...
(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.
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Model Name : SPD-30 Type of Equipment : Electronic Drum Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, EGYPT PHILIPPINES...