Taku Hirano
When he’s touring with top notch acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, or Lionel Richie, percussionist Taku Hirano reaches for Roland.
SPD-20
Total Percussion Pad
Audio
Africa
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Brush Kit
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Delay Effect
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Drum Set
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Electro Kit
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
India
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Latin
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Melody Bell
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Orchestral
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Sound FX
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Synth Kit
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
Techno Hip
SPD-20 Patch Demo.
SPD-20: Total Percussion Pad
Features
The SPD-20 Total Percussion Pad is Roland's flagship electronic percussion multi-pad, with a very intuitive interface and 700 high-quality percussion, drum and instrument sounds. This multi-pad is perfect for acoustic drummers looking to add electronic sounds to their sets, electronic drummers looking to expand further, and MIDI studio musicians who want to program rhythm parts more naturally.
- Compact electronic percussion multi-pad/sound module with 8 velocity-sensitive rubber pads
- 700 high-quality drum and percussion sounds and various sound effects configurable into 99 patch locations
- Broad selection of ethnic/world percussion instruments
- Built-in multi-effects including Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger
- Four dual-trigger inputs for triggering SPD-20 sounds from external pads and other triggering devices
- Can be connected directly to acoustic drum triggers via four drum trigger inputs
- MIDI In, Out for sequencing and other applications
Audio & Video
Audio
Specs
- Max. Polyphony
- 14 voices
- Number of Instruments
- 700
- Internal Memory
- 99 Patches, 8 Patch Chain
- Sound Parameters
- Instrument, Level, Pitch, Decay, Pan, Curve, Effect Send Level
- Effects
- Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger
- Number of Pads
- 8
- Display
- 7-segment, 3-character LED
- Connectors
- Output (L/Mono, R), Phones (Stereo), External Trigger Input* x 3 (Dual), Hi-Hat Control/Trigger4 Input* (Dual), MIDI (In, Out), Footswitch (Dual), AC IN *Trigger inputs 1 and 2 accept rim shots from the PD-7, -8, -9, -80R, -105, -120 and -125 while inputs 3 and 4 accept rim shots from the PD-7 and -9.
- Power Supply
- AC12V, AC Adaptor
- Current Draw
- 420mA
- Accessories
- BOSS BRA-Series AC Adaptor, Slit Tape
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 450 mm
- 17-3/4 inches
- Depth
- 350 mm
- 13-13/16 inches
- Height
- 70 mm
- 2-13/16 inches
- Weight
- 2.8 kg
- 6 lbs. 3 oz.
- * Weight: excl. AC Adaptor
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Articles
Accessories
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CB-HPD-10
Gig Bag for HPD/SPD Series
Conveniently house a Roland HandSonic® or SPD-series instrument along with its mounting plate and stand.
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PDS-10
Pad Stand
A stand for Roland’s HPD-, SPD-, VG-, and VB-series instruments (including the HandSonic 10, HandSonic 15, SPD-20, SPD-S, VG-99, and VB-99.)
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DP-2
Damper Pedal
Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products.
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FS-5U/-5L
Foot Switch
Durable metal footswitch available in latching and unlatching types.
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FS-6
Dual Footswitch
Two switches in one, BOSS’s new FS-6 combines latch- and momentary-type switching into one unit.
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TMC-6
Trigger to MIDI Converter
Lets drummers trigger MIDI modules and samplers from acoustic drums with triggers.
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RT-10K/S/T
Acoustic Drum Triggers
Physically smaller than their predecessors, the new 10-series triggers are easier to position and feature new trigger-sensing technology for improved response.
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PD-8
Dual-Trigger Pad
8-inch rubber trigger pad.
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PD-85
V-Pad™
8-inch dual-zone V-Pad featuring dual-triggering technology.
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FD-8
Hi-Hat Controller
New hi-hat controller for V-Drums.
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KD-7
Kick Trigger Unit
A compact kick trigger unit for use with KDB-7 Kick Beater.
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KD-85
V-Kick Trigger Pad
Sink your beater into this solid, great-feeling mesh kick pad.
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KD-120
V-Kick Trigger Pad
Sink your beater into this solid, great-feeling mesh kick pad.
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CY-5
Dual-Trigger Cymbal Pad
Featuring a 12-inch playing zone and swing movement for more drummer-friendly triggering.
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CY-8
Dual-Trigger Cymbal Pad
A crash cymbal with swinging motion.
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CY-12R/C
V-Cymbal® Ride/Crash
A multi-purpose 12-inch V-Cymbal™ for ride/crash.
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CY-14C
V-Cymbal® Crash
A 14-inch crash cymbal with swinging motion and “choke” capability.
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CY-15R
V-Cymbal® Ride
A 15-inch ride cymbal with natural swinging motion and positional sensing capability.
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APC-33
Mounting Clamp
Attach compatible SPD-Series products to a cymbal stand.
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