The octapad spd30 benefits from rolands most advanced vdrum triggering technology. The fp30 has a nicer feel, fewer controls, and usbonly midi. Working handinhand with dtxmulti 12, it can display and change pad assignments for the currently selected kit using images in addition to text. Audiobus is an awardwinning music app for iphone and ipad which lets you use your other music apps together. Multitrackstudio for ipad audiomidi multitrack recording software. The latest padsensing technology developed for vdrums provides even and accurate pad triggering with excellent isolation between pads.
The roland octapad spd30 also features a stereo headphone jack, output jacks, mix in jack, foot switch jack, midi inout, usb memory connector, and a usb midi connector. My name is camille sullet, im a french professional drummer and im going to show you today how to connect your ipad to the roland spd sx. Fun ipad apps for kids with midi interface for a real. I have the extra snare and hh pad plus the kick and and highhat pedal all connected with a small drum rack stand.
This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. The spd 30 also features 4 dualtrigger inputs, plus a hihat controller for adding pads. Roland octapad spd30 total percussion pad the roland octapad spd30 sees the return of a legend. The acoustic drums are purely acoustic sounds, while the sample pads play back a looping a melodic wav file. Ultraportable midi pad controller groove production station for ios, macpc smaller than an ipad and less than 1 thick, fit in a any carryon bag16 velocitysensitive backlit rubber pads light up in three different colors, corresponding to how hard theyre hit or in response to incoming midi messages two midi knobs, one slider and a. The octapad is a perfect addition to any electronic or acoustic drum kit and a powerful stand alone electronic percussion instrument. Sos forum audiomidi usb interfaces for the ipadiphone etc. Richard said in the previous thread a cheapo usb to thunderbolt adaptor from ebay arrived today, and it works fine with my akai keyboard perhaps more detail which keyboard, midi andor audio. The easy way to create splitscreen music videos on iphone or ipad. The apple ipad has quickly risen to the challenge of becoming a very capable music production environment.
Roland octapad spd30 total percussion pad at gear4music. The spd 20 total percussion pad is rolands flagship electronic percussion multipad, with a very intuitive interface and 700 highquality percussion, drum and instrument sounds. In addition, the octapad spd30 has usb connectivity for data backup and midi allowing players to expand their recording capabilities with personal computers. Audio files wavaiff saved on your computer can be imported as spdsx waves before running this program, set the usb mode of your spdsx to the wave mgr. Roland spd30 octapad digital percussion pad 761294502839. Connecting usbbased midi devices to your ipad is a snap. Sending midi from pcmac to iphoneipadipod over wifi. The usb to midi port on the piano goes to my laptop computer for use with other software. Roland spd 20 editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the roland spd 20, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the spd 20 from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the sonic potential of the spd 20. Best vst sampler for use with octapad roland spd30 gearslutz. Roland octapad spd 30 total percussion pad the roland octapad spd 30 sees the return of a legend.
Use forscore to connect an ipad to the roland spd sx. Use forscore to connect an ipad to the roland spdsx web. Unlike the original octapad pad8, which was strictly a midi controller, the roland octapad spd 30 is a controller thats packed with its own internal bank of sounds. When it comes to triggering samples and loops on stage or in the studio, the spdsx is the standard. The size of a briefcase, the octapad offered drummers and percussionists the. The fp30 works nicely for me because i do use it as a digital piano, but there is definitely a tradeoff to be made. Audiomidi usb interfaces for the ipadiphone etc by richard graham thu nov 20, 2014 2.
So my 5 year old son can start to learn so i can learn. For decades, roland has been a leader in electronic percussion technology. Roland octapad spd30 white percussion controller with eight velocitysensitive pads, 540 sounds, 90 patches, effects, and trigger inputs white rolands powerful octapad drum controller makes a great drumpercussion instrument on its own, and its versatility makes it an essential for both. You can connect a midi cable between the two products for tempo syncing the two pieces together, but that will only sync the spd30 loop tempo with the spdsx. Spdsx wave manager is application software that runs on microsoft r windows r. The new spd sx sampling pad puts powerful sample creation and playback under your sticks with innovative audiocapturing features, expressive playability, three multieffects engines, and much more. The spd20 total percussion pad is rolands flagship electronic percussion multipad, with a very intuitive interface and 700 highquality percussion, drum and instrument sounds.
Craig blundell takes an indepth look at the spd sx. Plug any midi device into your iphone or ipad and you can see at a glance exactly what midi data is online, and view messages as theyre sent. Click run anyway skip step 1 if your pc is not connected to the internet. Jul 31, 2019 the octapad spd30 version 2 is the reinvention of that classic octapad, and while its not the flashiest in our list, it piles on the features and functionality like no other device.
T he spdsx is handsdown the most popular instrument used today but have you seen the tm6pro. The best apps for making music with ipad reverb news. How to connect a midi usb keyboard to an ipad snapguide. The ipad and midi hardware working together, heres how. The fp 30 has a nicer feel, fewer controls, and usbonly midi. Aug 26, 2018 in this video i explain how you can use your roland octapad as a midi controller with your ipad with the help of a lightning to usb 3 camera adapter and a usb cabel. How to use your roland spd30 octapad as a midi controller. With no external memory required, you can house approximately 360 minutes of audio 10,000 files at 16bit, 44. Mar 05, 2018 use forscore to connect an ipad to the roland spdsx.
A proquality percussion pad with over 600 sounds, 50 kits and phrase looper. I have got almost ten years out of my spd 20 and love it to death as a mini drum kit. Oct 02, 2018 spdsx wave manager is a specialized, thirdparty software solution that was designed to help advanced computer users such as musical artists or audio engineers import various wave files from. It also has a bitchin ipad companion app now that makes it a hell of a lot easier to use the unit while also letting the dtx access audio files off the ipad that it wouldnt.
The new spdsx sampling pad puts powerful sample creation and playback under your sticks with innovative audiocapturing features, expressive playability, three multieffects engines, and much more. Just messing around with the roland spd30 octapad and an ipad with midi. I still have a problem with a lightning to aux cable. The octapad is a perfect addition to any electronic or acoustic drum kit and a powerful. Emergence of the ipad has given an all new dimension to music making.
Today, decades later, an exciting new chapter in octapad history begins. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Roland octapad spd30 digital percussion pad black samash. In addition, you can connect four dualtrigger inputs, plus a hihat controller compatible with roland fd8, vh11 to create a mini drum set. The fp 30 works nicely for me because i do use it as a digital piano, but there is definitely a tradeoff to be made. So i have been checking out apps that i can record audio and midi with on my ipad here are some of my observations first of all there are several major features that are involved in looking at these daws 1recording of audio both from the obvious external source like a mic, guitar, wind instrument, etc but also through the integration of audiobus that allows recording of. This allows for enhanced functionality and is a real life changer for any drummer. And the new octapad spd 30 is megaenhanced to make the most out of rolands everevolving technologies. Admittedly there is a learning curve, but its found favour with some big names.
Namm 2010 roland octapad spd30 digital percussion pad. In this video, an spd sx sample pad is set up alongside a highend acoustic drum set. For details on using spdsx wave manager, refer to the spdsx wave managers help menu item help. Sep 29, 2018 first steps with yamahas dtx multi 12 drum pads. Incredible fidelity through two preamps, rock solid clocking and low latency, complete with insane live audio routing options with rmes totalmix software. Especially with a bunch of new synthesizer based apps coming in, music making has become very interesting and joy. I have got almost ten years out of my spd20 and love it to death as a mini drum kit. Sites like have midi files of hymns, but when you click on them you get a message asking what do you want to open the file with none of the available options play midi files.
Oct 30, 2012 there is actually nothing connecting the two products together. Spdsx wave manager software included the spdsxs generous 4gb of internal memory lets you store and carry your entire sample library inside. Jan 15, 2010 the octapad spd 30 is also compatible with roland rtseries acoustic drum triggers, creating additional options for drummers who want to add electronics to their acoustic drum set. Rolands original octapad profoundly changed the landscape of electronic percussion. This port can be used for transmittingreceiving midi note number data, velocity messages, cc messages and pc messages, and is convenient for triggering sounds andor sequencing in the computer without having to use a separate external usb midi interface. And the new octapad spd30 is megaenhanced to make the most out of rolands everevolving technologies. Hes triggering samples in the spdsx and then playing along with them using the spd30. I have the spd 20 also, but ungraded to the spd 30 recently. It can do most everything the spdsx can on top of including a huge library of builtin sounds, making a sort of best of both worlds compared to the spdsx and spd30. T he spdsx is handsdown the most popular instrument used today but have you seen the tm6pro when it comes to triggering samples and loops on stage or in the studio, the spdsx is the standard. The original octapad was a revolutionary percussion instrument that was adopted by musicians worldwide and set the standard for future percussion pads. Unlike the original octapad pad8, which was strictly a midi controller, the octapad spd30 is a controller thats packed with its own internal bank of sounds. Video recording app designed for use with android devices and rolands go. Use forscore to connect an ipad to the roland spdsx.
The a88 is a more competent controller with real midi in addition to usb, assignable pots, mod and pitch bend, but the action isnt quite as nice. In this tutorial, ill show you how to connect and use a midi controller with ipad using the apple camera connection kit. Each pad is a separate, isolated unit, providing the ultimate in sensitivity with complete crosstalk rejection. Many apps like garage band, ipolysix, and tabletop support small devices. I already own the spd sx and the tm2 and use it in my hybrid drum kit. I tried but im able to play only one modules internal sounds like either spd30 or spds sounds on spds and spd30. May 03, 2018 both the spd sx and multi12 are sampling pads, so first of id like to verify that you need a multipad module that samples. Unlike the original octapad pad8, which was strictly a midi controller, the roland octapad spd30 is a controller thats packed with its own internal bank of sounds. Reborn for ios and now at version 5, it brings many years of midi osc control experience to the platform, providing advanced multitouch control of almost any software.
Octapad spd 30 updating to version 2 product support. In this video i explain how you can use your roland octapad as a midi controller with your ipad with the help of a lightning to usb 3 camera adapter and a usb cabel. Chain effects on your favourite synth, run the output of apps or audio units into an app like garageband or loopy, or select a different audio interface output for each app. The roland octapad spd 30 also features a stereo headphone jack, output jacks, mix in jack, foot switch jack, midi inout, usb memory connector, and a usb midi connector. Now i want to expand my kit with several new gear as the spd 30 as also the new nord drum 3p. These three are five star in my opinion but chordpolypad is not a sequencer, its just worth mentioning here. Vatanator is a unique drum machine app for ipad featuring advanced midi functionality, 140 builtin presets emulating every classic vintage hardware plus a 1632 steps sequencer with advanced midi options and more. The spd 30 has a computer usb midi port for connecting directly to the computer. This system program updates your spdsx to the latest version 1.
Customize your aerophone ae10 for maximum expression. With the new screen you can see everything laid out, much eaiser then older roland drum pads. The spd 30 is leaps and bounds ahead of the spd 20. Hi, i fancy getting a digital piano a real one, not an app. The octapad spd30 is also compatible with roland rtseries acoustic drum triggers, creating additional options for drummers who want to add electronics to their acoustic drum set.
Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. This contains information on the spdsx driver compatible with microsoft windows 10. Companion ipad app dtxm12 touch is a dedicated ipad app available for free download from the app store that provides powerful support to drummers and percussionists who use dtxmulti 12 on stage. Just as i was getting used to the assumption that this is simply the world of electronic drums, for some random reason i decided to try playing the internal sounds on the spd 30 with a pair of headphones and lo and behold, the thing is incredibly musical and responsive somehow this responsiveness is not translating when playing via midi. Spdsx wave manager is application software that runs on microsoft r. It can do most everything the spd sx can on top of including a huge library of builtin sounds, making a sort of best of both worlds compared to the spd sx and spd 30. Feb 25, 20 this video shows you how to update your octapad spd 30 to the version 2. Using various midicompatible apps on your ipad, and the apple camera connection kit or the line 6 midi mobilizer, its actually pretty straight forward getting midi gear from today, dating all. Get the guaranteed best price on electronic drum midi controllers like the yamaha dtxmulti 12 digital percussion pad at musicians friend. Roland spd30 octapad 8 pad midi controller the midi. The size of a briefcase, the octapad offered drummers and percussionists the equivalent of an entire electronic rig in one selfcontained unit a new level of convenience and expression.
Ok, here is one for the smartest guy or girl out there. The file is given a quicktime icon in the prompt, so the ipad recognizes it as a media file, but it doesnt seem to have anything built in to play them. The spd30 also features 4 dualtrigger inputs, plus a hihat controller for adding pads. Fwiw that said, as i recall, usb to midi to a usb to lightning connector did not work on my ipad pro either in my case. First steps with yamahas dtx multi 12 drum pads adrien. Roland spd 11 editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the roland spd 11, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the spd 11 from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the sonic potential of the spd 11. Roland octapad spd30 version 2 digital percussion pad. You can customize the sounds with the onboard controls for tuning, muffling, attack. Digital percussion pad available in black or white. This allows you to create a mini kit, or connect triggers from an acoustic kit. Roland spd20 editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the roland spd20, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the spd20 from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the sonic potential of the spd20. I use this cable in my car to play apple music audio on my radio. In addition, the octapad spd 30 has usb connectivity for data backup and midi allowing players to expand their recording capabilities with personal computers. Now i want to expand my kit with several new gear as the spd30 as also the new nord drum 3p.
You can customize the sounds with the onboard controls for tuning, muffling, attack, pitch sweep, and more. Roland octapad spd 30 white percussion controller with eight velocitysensitive pads, 540 sounds, 90 patches, effects, and trigger inputs white rolands powerful octapad drum controller makes a great drumpercussion instrument on its own, and its versatility makes it an essential for both. Spdsx wave manager is a specialized, thirdparty software solution that was designed to help advanced computer users such as musical artists or audio engineers import various wave files from. Yamaha dtxmulti 12 digital percussion pad musicians friend. Find it at music venues and festivals the world over since the spds inception in 2003. Roland clan forums view topic spd30 loop phrase as.
My name is camille sullet, im a french professional drummer and im going to show you today how to connect your ipad to the roland spdsx. This multipad is perfect for acoustic drummers looking to add electronic sounds to their sets, electronic drummers looking to expand further, and midi studio. If not, then you can use any number of multipads that dont, such as the roland spd 30 octapad or such. Start by getting the lightning to usb camera adapter. Roland spd11 editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the roland spd11, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the spd11 from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the sonic potential of the spd11. For older ipads, the 30pin to usb camera kit also works.
Roland spd30 octapad performance pad demo sweetwater. The new version 2 system upgrade expands the spd 30 s onboard kit and phrase libraries, and add powerful new features and functions. The purely utilitarian midi wrench is a visualisation tool for midi data. The pads themselves come from rolands vdrum technology for their highend electronic drum kits. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Audiomidi usb interfaces for the ipadiphone etc by paul tha other. The other app by this developer called chordpolypad is also superb.
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