Roland SPD-SX: 4 'pro tips' (no one else will tell you)
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• Roland SPD-SX Lesson
1. How to mount the SPD-SX and what stand(s) to use
2. Cables
3. Samples
4. Carrying cast and transporting the Roland SPD-SX
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Thanks for the great videos! I love the tip about running the cables through the mount. Brilliant.
thegoodfoot glad to help!
Just ordered one and I'm very happy I found this video! Much thanks!
How is it different than the Maschine Mikro?
We want more videos about spd-sx!!!
Danik Trepachko fear not - I’m on it.
Really useful video! Thanks man! 🥁
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
Great... I needed that info.. VEry well explained.. Thank you Tim
Glad to hear it Andreu!
Great video. Thank you for the tips.
Great video very informative! Thanks!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for stopping by.
Killer, man. Really appreciate these insider pro tips!!
Glad to hear it Benjamin!
Thank you so much. That's very good information :D
Very good advice. And you are right there is always more when you buy music equipment. Great video.
Thank you for this!
very helpful, thanks dude
so helpful thank you!!!
Glad to help!
This was awesome
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great info!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!
THANK YOU! I'm about to purchase a SPD-SX and that info is pure GOLDEN.
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I just purchased a mint used SPD-SX from Reverb.com... I can't wait to dig in. Thanks for the vid!
Glad I could help! Let me know if you have other questions. I've owned some version of the SPD for 8+ years now, so I'm always looking for what someone who is unfamiliar would be asking themselves.
Great tutorial... thanks
Glad you enjoyed Gilbert! Let me know if you have any questions.
@@TimBuell Will do, thanks again...
Wow, awesome tips! Thanks for video. They should make their own stand to go with it and case!
Thanks so much David. I'm sure they have one. I just don't use it! haha.
Tim Buell - Cool, keep in the groove Tim 👍 enjoy checking out your videos 👊🏻👊🏻
Roland make the PDS-10 stand for their HPD-, SPD-, VG-, and VB-series instruments. You should check it out!
Dude - that's exactly what I've been looking for since end 2017! Thanks so much for the input! Great tipp with the sample library that you've showed us!
The only issue I'm currently running into is that when I delete a sample form the pad the new empty "slot" will not be automaticlly be reused and stays empty. New samples are just appended. Did you face the same error and found a quick - fix?
Greetings!
TheDrummer glad to hear it! I’m not sure what happens. I always just add new samples after all the stock samples.
Good video I like the SPD SX Sampling Pad 4 I'll buy a SPD SX Sampling Pad 4 now
As an SPD-SX owner, I can say although it's an older model, it's a tank, tried and tested - really reliable. It's a shame Roland haven't updated the PC/Mac management software. Also for the more adventurous, you can do a memory upgrade of the SD card inside the unit. There are YT videos explaining how. If you have basic computer skills and can use a screw driver, you can do it. Just take your time 🙏
OH - upgrading the SD inside is a great pro tip. Thanks for sharing!
Tim you're a don. Thanks very much for making this video and sharing your insights, going to help me a lot when I eventully go for the Spdsx. Also good to know what kind of sample websites the pros use. I guess you always use whatever works for you personally, but still reassuring to know.
thanks man!
THANK YOU!
Any time Jacob! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video ! Would it be possible to make an Ableton Live/Roland SPD-SX tutorial? How to link both of them for example, prepare a full setlist on Ableton live, etc..?
This was a great video and thanks for the free sample kits. Is there a reason why there is tape around the SPD SX and what type of tape should I buy if there is a reason?
That tape is there to help me see the unit on super dark/blacked out stages
3:18 tape around a power supply can overheat
That's a great point! I haven't noticed any issues at all (as there is only a little bit of tape around it) but worth keeping an eye on for anyone trying this tip out!
This was a very informative video. I have one question, what type of cables are used to use the sampling function when sampling from a computer or cell phone?
If you want to use the SPD-SX to control Ableton, or some kind of other program, you would need a MIDI cable. That the question?
To use the Roland onboard sample function you need a 1/4" cable.
Hey bro would you be able to post a video about how to put the 'I want that sound' samples on the SPDX please?
Also worth noting that you have to convert all samples to 44.1khz/16 bit wav before you can use them in the SPD-sx - I thought this was a pain!
It is a bit of a pain. I have a few videos where I talk about that and how I batch convert them
Hey man thanks for the info! Im currently thinking of buying one and wrestling with the questions of 1. Can I get by without having an SPD right now. (Yes) . 2. Would this piece of gear allow me to play more/more types of gigs (maybe) haha. I think it would definitely be an investment though!
For question 2 - I think that all depends on the music culture where you are. But I would say too many drummers aren't using their SPD-SX enough. I use it on all my "acoustic gigs". Instead of playing cajon I bring the SPD-SX. So, it might apply to more situations than ya think when you get one and start messing around with it.
DI's are useful to have in general, but you can save some money by getting two 1/4 inch (male) to xlr (male) cables. Then you can just plug straight into board (or snake).
Agreed. However, DIs can sometimes solve problems as they typically have pad switches and ground flip switches that can be super useful depending on what you are running through them and the power at the venue you are playing at.
Great video; super helpful. Tip: when you add text (like the strain relief text) please give it like 5 times the length you gave it, more time! Otherwise I miss it (we are also listening to you speak, so reading takes focus) and I have to rewind. Just a tip though; you're doing good work.
Hey Derek! I hear you. I've likely changed some things with how I edit since then. BUT - there's always the pause button if you need it!
Is that Dum Dum from Nate Smith's Pocket Change at the end? Great video btw!
Martina Barakoska yep! Nate has several royalty free loops over at Loop Loft - worth checking out!
@@TimBuell Yesss i know, crazy good! Didn't know about the loops but i got the album+transcription book and it's so great! Thanks for the reply, you have great tips about the SPD :)
Awesome video! I have a question, I know the SPD doesn't have a Hi-hat controller input, but is it possible to use one of the stereo trigger inputs to make it possible?
The SPD-SX has a few 1/4" inputs you can add external triggers onto. But, as far as I know, you can't add a hi hat pedal to control the open/close feature of a hi hat.
@@TimBuell 😭 thanks... I might have to go to with the Yamaha DTX Multi 12
thanks
no problem! Thanks for watching.
Hello! Thank you so much for putting up informative videos. I have a question for you, How do you make your samples and do you master it? Because my samples sounds little weak. Please help.
I sometimes make my samples, and when I export I try to get them as loud as I can in whatever DAW I'm working in. Logic X has a lot of built in plug ins that can help in the mastering process. Compression is your friend on that front haha.
@@TimBuell Thank you so much !!
I’m considering buying this or the Alesis. Can this unit be used like I drum kit? I’m hoping to get a yes or no answer to this question. I specifically need to know if you can connect a hi hat pedal and play a hi hat sound like a hi hat... open, half open, and closed.
Thank you.
I think I just heard the grooviest, head-bopping drum groove ever at 2:36.
hahaha. I appreciate it!
Junaidi Kusnong for the record - that is Nate Smith from “Pocket Change”. He made is album available as royalty free loops at Loop Loft.
Tim Buell Ahhh I see! That explains it then.
Hi Could i use the yamaha DTXEXplorer trigger pads for this?
how to add music form songs...
Hey brother
Hey man.
What kind of tape do you use?
I use the same I use on my drum carpet. But they wont stick😫
Just orange Gaff tape.
can i sample what i play on the pads and put it in loop? i know you can loop from an external source but no one is talking about the possibility of loop a drum section while playing it.
Cassimm Music Are you asking can it be done in real time? Or do you mean creating a loop within the SPD-SX by performing within itself
What Mac laptop package do you finds suits you best for live and recording?
I think the most important thing with any laptop is that it has a solid state hard drive and that you have at least 8 GB of RAM.
Wat model of pelican was that? Im looking to keep my spd and its stand, snare drum and porter davies throne and amp in one heavy thing
A Pelican 1610! When I was touring with it it housed my ButtKicker amp, SPD-SX (and stand) and a huge cymbal bag. Probably could've fit a few more things in there. Might not be able to fit all that and a snare drum in there too.
Thats hot! Thanks for the sweet tips
Pro tip: on stage, make it a rule to use DIs - a stereo one or dual mono. Passive DIs are absolutely fine. AVOID using a balanced cable with XLRs straight from the SPD-SX. You can try that in an enviroment that has a fantastic electrical setup, no noise in the power outlets. Stage enviroments RARELY have that and the DIs will help if the electricity is lacking.
im having trouble adding sample to the spd when i drag to the wave manager it says it does support that file but its a wav file so idk what im doing wrong can anyone help?
Yes! I get this some times. Usually (for me) it means the bit rate is too high. Samples for the Roland SPD-SX have to be .WAV or AIFF files that are 16-bit with a sample rate of 44.1kHz. You can throw your samples into iTunes and then covert them (or reconvert them) to .wav files in iTunes and that always does the trick for me.
There is one application in google which converts sounds into a proper format suitable for spd sx
Dear Tim,
We use the SPD-SX with my band for the samples and sound effects but also for it's metronome like a clicktrack. The whole band is hooked up. BUT we have one issue. All clicks, beeps, tweeps etc in the SPD-sx metronome sound a like. With other digital metronomes you have a higher pitch for the "1" and than 3, mostley lower pitched sounds for the "2, 3 and 4"
Problem is without the higher pitched "1" either one of us loses track of the count not knowing where the "1" is. This occurs mainly passing breaks, fills or any other changement in the song.
And well... that sucks.
Do you have tips how to insert a click/ metronome sounds where the "1" is higher pitched?
Hey! So, to my knowledge, you can't change the internal click sounds that come with the SPD. So if you aren't happy with any of those, I would recommend just uploading .wav files of click track sounds you want to use on the gig. That way you can design the click track loop in a DAW and make sure the click sounds exactly like you want and just export a bunch of copies of those sounds at whatever tempos you need.
Where can I find Danny Carey samples? If I can’t find them can I make them?
ever have any issues trying to erase an assignment to a pad? no one knows how to clear a pad, Roland even sent me a new unit because they thought first was defective, same issue with 2nd unit, Im sure its operator error, but if have a video on this and loading waves let me know thanks
Hey Doug! Check out my playlist for SPD-SX because one of them does include the "loading samples onto the pad" in it somewhere.
As for the not being able to clear a pad issue - it might be that the pad has a "sub sound" that you need to clear out. All the pads in an SPD-SX have a "main sample" and then a "sub sample". I've had moments where I changed the sample but was still hearing some other sample and it was because there was a "sub sample "assigned to the pad as well as a main pad.
Hopefully that stuff helps!
Thanks for the video! I just purchased this. Can I use this to make beats on Garageband or Logic X? What I play on the pads gets recorded on the track?
Yes! You can either record the audio from the pad (using the "Master out" on the back). Or use the MIDI Out feature to record MIDI into your DAW.
@@TimBuell Nice! And what drumsticks would you recommend to use with the Roland?
@@alex_jermaine Really anything works. The lighter the better though as you don't really need "power" when playing the thing and if you hit the pads too loud people in the room might hear the pad hits louder than the actual sound coming from the speakers (if you are in a low volume environment).
@@TimBuell Ah ok I see! I can't wait to get my Roland this week. Will it be ready to use (at least with my headphones) straight out of the box? Or will I need to purchase any cables it might not come with?
@@alex_jermaine As long as your headphones have a 1/4" jack on them - you'll be good to go!
You forgot to mention the USB cable to upload samples/wav files onto the SPD-SX. And a usb if you want to use that instead
Good point!
Why getting load time while changing kit?
Hi Tim and YT community, can anyone tell me me which Pearl bracket it is. I can't find it online… thx
It’s a Pearl ADP30
My pads worn out very fast😭is there any alternative solution?
Are the cables instrument or speaker cables
I have the spdsx it s a empty (red)box I did try to make loops that was a mistake. so now I left with an empty nothing.
wanna sell it?
Is the Roland SPD-SX made of plastic or metal frame?
Very hard plastic.
Hi, what type of DI Box is best for the Roland SPD SX?
To me - Radial makes the best DIs around. They are expensive. But you'll buy them once and they will last forever and they won't have noise or hum like some of the cheaper boxes will.
Factory reset . hao?
Hello, my SPD sx special edition will not play. I could hear the click but I get no samples when going hit the pads.
I would open a support ticket with Roland. You can do it from their website.
@@TimBuell yeah I'm going to do that, I also have a warranty with zZsounds. They will exchange it.
@@ericrodriguez1081 That's the move. When I bought my SPD-SX the power supply went bad and I exchanged mine for a new one. Seems their quality control might've gone down a bit in recent years.
What’s the orange stuff you’ve got on there for visibility?
orange gaff tape for when the stage is blacked out.
Have you ever had issues with volume at live gigs? i notice from several different gigs i play, the signal from the roland is weak
Ah, yes - this can be an issue. Generally it isn't, but every now and then you run into that where they can't gain it up enough from FOH or the DI is causing noise and gaining it up is a problem.
To fix it:
1. Always make sure you are trying to bounce out the sounds you use as loud as possible. If you are using sounds that are low volume that will always make this issue more likely.
2. If gaining up the pad at FOH is creating a bunch of ground hum or buzzing, you can ask them to try and use a noise gate to remove that noise when youa aren't playing the pad.
Sometimes it comes down to the sound system being limited or the sound engineer not knowing how to problem solve. But those things might help next time.
@@TimBuell thanks! I've been thinking of just bringing a small mixer to gigs to help boost the signal that im feeding them. Alot of my samples are song intro's and low end bass drops. Not sure if it will cause more noise though.
@@starterrn Those mixers will only be able to push out as much gain as the sound board would be able to, and typically low end mixers have a TON of noise. If it is a huge problem you can get something like the Radial McBoost (an active DI) that has the ability to gain up the signal. That DI is $200 but the signal from it is SUPER clean. Just need to convert your signal from 1/4" to XLR to get into the DI which you can do with a converter or build your own cable.
I saw a video where you can move the gain within the pad. Its default is 0 you can change to 6 or 12
Great knowledge...
So nicely...
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Glad to have helped!
Is the sound on 2:08 taken from Metal Gear Solid??
Yep! Great ear. Haha
I thought you were gonna tell me something about the spd-sx that I didn't know and not about cases
I hear ya. Sorry about that. Every gig I’ve ever shown up on I’ve gotten questions about that case. Felt like I should pass it on so that anyone thinking about spending $100+ on an “SPD” case knows they can save most of that and buy something else for cheap and get the same protection.
Do you still recommend the same company for samples? Looks like they were purchased?
Scott Shireman I do! I do not believe they were purchased, they did a partnership with Splice and licensed some of their sample packs. But their sounds are still great!
Tim Buell thanks and thanks for the videos on SPDSX. Just bought a used one and going to incorporate it into my live rig with Hush Harbor. czcams.com/video/eVm6thG6Uvc/video.html Thanks again.
What about how to leave cables attached to the spd for easy and fast setup on stage ?! Tnx!!
In ears provided? No DIs either? Do they provide you drumsticks too?
Andre Diaz 😂 some gig settings are sweeter than others I guess haha
in spd sx
Bro how to load those samples into spdsx
Should I do a video on this? I use a flash drive for it - I don't love their software they have for it.
Bro I'm in confusion why drummers use abelton live in worship and they place their itself spdsx there....I don't understand from where the click track runs from where metronome will be comming and they keep their Mac books running abelton live ..,...........pls bro if it is convenient for you can u make a video on it .......
Can we add samples from abelton
Bro church drummers should compalsorly learn abelton
What abelton does for a drummer as specially in church.....?
How to fix the motherboard ?!
Send it in to Roland! haha. That's not my wheelhouse unfortunately. haha
Tim Buell thanks ! Thought you would have the answer, thanks anyway !
Those samples won’t transfer over to the SPD
ahh i hear that Nate Smith sample!!
Yep! Good ear. You can actually pick up that album as a royalty free loop pack from Loop Loft. Very worth it.
"Pro tips no one else will tell you"
**basically reads spd-sx user manual**
SpiffaJ can’t day I disagree. But you’d be surprised at how often I’ve gotten asked these questions over the years. Figured I’d put them all in one place for anyone that needs them.
This video is far too useful for the < 1000 views it's received.
Aw. You are too kind! I appreciate that. Feel free to share on Insta/Facebook/Twitter if ya found it useful. But, honestly, if the only person that got something out of it was you it was still worth it!
Cables. For de I '...pedals.
Why do you and lots of others put tape on them ???
Great question. On stage, if you are playing a full production show and they "black out" between songs for the intro of the next song or something. Without a little bit of tape that has some sort of color your pad just disappears. There is also a setting that leaves all the SPD lights on all the time. That is another good option to pair with the tape.
Roland .alesis.yamaha.and .....coming soon....
And they have a CD....WTF is a CD
hahaha. Was just talking last night about how CDs are REALLY something of the past. Kids don't even know what a CD is. Which is so crazy.
Almost any snare stand will save you lots on the overpriced clamping system!
dayjoborchestra I’ve found snares stands rarely go as high as needed for the height I like on the SPD. As well, even if you find a snare stand that will get the pad up high enough, the stand is usually very easy to tip over because the stand is extended so high. I also like to sometimes had the pad where my rack Tom usually goes and the stand I show in this video is often easier to place than a snare stand. Especially on gigs where backline is provided and I don’t have my drums/hardware.
@@TimBuell I use snare stands to hold up my mixer as well! I have never had one fall over and I beat the crap out of my gear :P czcams.com/video/NEbal8SYVeQ/video.html
@@TimBuell I do have a question about the Spd-sx...is there a way of doing a "step-sequence" with it? I can't find any info. For example, let's say I have a sequence of bass synth notes that I want to trigger with my kick drum. Can I have one pad go through a bunch of different notes lie this?
@@dayjoborchestra That's a great question. I don't believe there is. You might be able to do that on a Roland Octapad (but don't quote me on that) - and if you use the SPD to trigger Ableton Live you can do it. But I don't believe you can do it with the SPD-SX alone.
are you wearing a fucking denim t-shirt?