The new SPD-SX Sampling Pad has powerful sample creation and playback features with innovative audio-capturing tools, expressive playability, three multi-effects engines, and much more.

The SPD-SX is an addition to any acoustic or electronic drum kit, percussion setup, DJ booth, or keyboard rig. It can be used for many purposes at home on the live stage, in the recording studio, pre-production suite, or dance club. The SPD-SX takes many of the proven concepts from its predecessor and raises them to a new level.

The SPD-SX has the latest technology and tools to get the job done with speed, precision, and convenience. It features:

• Unique sampling-pad concept — the only instrument of its kind in the world
  
• 2 GB internal memory, enabling approximately 360 minutes of sampling (mono) without requiring external memory
  
• Nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads, two external dual-trigger inputs
  
• Easy capturing and assignment of audio data through Multi-Pad Sampling
  
• Three units of multi-effects onboard, with two real-time control knobs and four dedicated effect buttons
  
• Individual Pad Dynamics indicators show pad status and audio-level activity during performance
  
• Expanded USB functionality (USB Mass Storage, USB MIDI/AUDIO, USB Memory)
  
• Wave Manager software included for easily importing, assigning, and organizing samples
  
• Large backlit LCD

Watch the introduction video of Roland and watch Michael Schack's video below where he integrates the SPD-SX in a funky acoustic beat setup.

Check out the Roland Connect website for more information about the SPD-SX Sampling Pad and the other new product releases.