Roland SPD-SX, Owner'S Manual

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Overall Settings for the SPD-SX
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Parameter Value Explanation
XTALK CANCEL 0–80%
This setting cancels “crosstalk,” which means that when you play one pad you hear a sound
coming from another pad. This can happen when two pads are installed on the same stand.
MEMO
In some cases you can prevent crosstalk by increasing the distance between the two
mounted pads.
Crosstalk Example: If you hit the TRIG IN1 pad and the TRIG IN2 also sounds
While striking the TRIG IN 1 pad, gradually increase the “XTALK CANCEL” value for the TRIG IN2
pad until the TRIG IN2 pad no longer sounds when you hit the TRIG IN1 pad. Raise the “XTALK
CANCEL” for the pad being used for TRIG IN2.
The TRIG IN2 pad will be less prone to receive crosstalk from other pads.
* If the value is set too high, and two pads are played simultaneously, the one that is struck
less forcefully may not sound. Be careful and set this parameter to the minimum value
required to prevent crosstalk.
RIM GAIN 0.0–8.0
When a PD-125/120/105/85/80R, PDX-8, PD-9/8/7, CY series pad, or RT-10S is connected,
you can adjust the relation between your playing velocity (force) on the rim/edge and the
resulting volume level.
Higher value allows the rim/edge to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower
value will keep the rim/edge producing a low volume even when played forcefully.
RIM ADJUST
0.0–8.0
When a PD-125/120/105/85/80R, PDX-8, or RT-10S is connected, you can adjust the sensitivity
of the rim response.
There are some cases that you have a rim sound unexpectedly when you hit the head
strongly. You can improve this situation with decreasing the value of “Rim Adjust.” When you
set the value too small, it might be difficult to play the rim sound.
External Pad Settings (TRIG IN)
Here you can make settings for external pads connected to the TRIG IN jacks.
Play a pad to specify the pad that you want to edit. You can also select a pad by using the cursor
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buttons.
Parameter Value Explanation
INPUT MODE
Select whether or not to use rim-shot.
HEAD&RIM
To connect a single pad with rim-shot/edge-shot/bell-shot features (PD-8, PDX-6, PDX-
8, PD-85, PD-105, PD-105X, PD-125, PD-125X, CY-5, CY-8, CY-12C, CY-13R, CY-12R/C,
CY-14C, CY-15R).
TRIGx2
To connect two devices like pads and kick triggers.
* When two pads are connected, the rim-shot/edge-shot/bell-shot features are
unavailable.
TRIG1–4 TYPE
KD-7, KD-8, KD-9, KD-85,
KD-120, KD-140, PD-8,
PDX-6, PDX-8, PD-85, PD-105,
PD-105X, PD-125, PD-125X,
CY-5, CY-8, CY-12C, CY-13R,
CY-12RC, CY-14C, CY-15R,
RT-10K, RT-10S, RT-10T
For each Pad, you can select the type of pad you’re using (the pad type) so the SPD-SX
will accurately receive the signal from the pad.