Roland SPD-SX PRO Sampling Pad, 9-Pad Percussion Sampler with 32GB Storage, Color LCD & USB Audio Interface

The Roland SPD-SX PRO is the ultimate professional sampling pad for drummers, percussionists, and live performers who demand powerful sampling, deep customization, and reliable stage performance. Featuring nine built-in velocity-sensitive pads with bright PAD LEDs and vertical LEDs for instant visual feedback, the SPD-SX PRO offers lightning-fast response and expressive playability. Four external trigger inputs allow you to expand the system with up to eight additional pads or triggers using Y-cables, giving you a massive hybrid drum setup in one compact unit.

With 32 GB of internal storage and the ability to import WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files, the SPD-SX PRO holds up to 20,000 wave data samples (including over 1,550 factory preload sounds). Record directly from the stereo audio input for up to 60 minutes per sample or resample internally for up to 10 minutes. Organize everything into 200 kits and 32 set lists (with 32 steps each) for seamless live switching. Extensive effects include per-layer EQ and transient shaping, four systems of multi-effects (53 types), side-chain compression, plus master effects, compressor, and EQ to polish every sound.

The large 4.3-inch color LCD provides clear navigation and waveform editing, while the high-resolution USB audio interface supports 8-channel recording and 12-channel playback at up to 96 kHz. Balanced master and direct outputs, MIDI I/O, footswitch and expression pedal inputs, and USB ports for backup and sample management make the SPD-SX PRO incredibly versatile. Built tough for the road yet weighing only 6 lbs 10 oz, it’s the perfect centerpiece for acoustic/electronic hybrid drumming, live sampling, sound design, and studio production.

Key Features

• 9 velocity-sensitive pads with PAD LED and Vertical LED for excellent visibility on stage
• 32 GB internal storage with capacity for 20,000 wave data samples (1,550+ factory preload sounds)
• Four external trigger inputs expandable to eight pads/triggers via Y-cables
• High-resolution sampling (48 kHz) with up to 60 minutes per sample from audio input
• 200 user kits and 32 set lists (32 steps each) for fast live performance switching
• Powerful effects: per-layer EQ/transient, 53 multi-effects (4 systems), side-chain compressor, master effects/EQ/compressor
• 4.3-inch color graphic LCD for intuitive editing and waveform viewing
• USB audio interface: 8-channel record / 12-channel playback (up to 96 kHz)
• Balanced master + 4 direct outputs, MIDI I/O, and multiple foot control options
• Compact, road-ready design weighing just 6 lbs 10 oz

Technical Specifications

Pads: Built-in pads: 9 (with PAD LED, Vertical LED)
* Four external trigger inputs are provided, allowing you to connect up to eight pads with Y cable.

Maximum Polyphony: 32 voices (included click voices)

Number of Recordable Wave Data: 20,000
*Including preload data

Internal Storage: Size: 32 GB
*Including preload data

Sampling Time: Sampling from AUDIO IN: 60 minutes per sample
Resampling: 10 minutes per sample

Data Format: 16-bit linear

Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz

Import Format: WAV, AIFF, MP3

Kits: 200

Preload Wave: Factory preloaded samples: 1,550 or more

Setlist: 32 (32 steps per SET LIST)

Kit Effects: Layer Equalizer: each pad (Layer A/B independently)
Layer Transient: each pad (Layer A/B independently)
Multi-Effects (53 types): 4 systems
Side Chain Compressor: 1 system

System Effects: Master Effects (53 types)
Master Compressor
Master Equalizer

Number of USB Audio Record/Playback Channels: Sampling Rate (Original): 48 kHz
Sampling Rate (with Sampling rate converter): 96 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Record: 8 channels
Playback: 12 channels

Display: Graphic color LCD 4.3 inch

Connectors: PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MASTER OUT (L, R) jacks (BALANCED): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
DIRECT OUT jack x 4 (BALANCED): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
AUDIO IN jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type (with Volume control)
TRIG IN jack x 4 (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
FOOT SW jack x 1 (1/2): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
HH CTRL/EXPRESSION jack x 1: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT/THRU) connectors
USB COMPUTER port: USB B (High-Speed USB, USB-AUDIO, USB-MIDI, App)
USB MEMORY port: USB A (High-Speed USB, Backup Save/Load, Sample Import/Export)
DC IN jack

Power Supply: DC 12V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw: 1,500 mA

Size and Weight:
Width: 14-3/16 inches
Depth: 13-1/16 inches
Height: 3-11/16 inches
Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)

Use Cases

• Live performance sample triggering
• Drum and percussion setups
• Backing track playback on stage
• Electronic music performance
• Studio sampling and production workflows

What's Included

Quick Start, Leaflet "Read Me First", Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES", AC Adaptor