Roland Octapad SPD-30 Digital Percussion Pad
Overview
The Roland Octapad SPD-30 is a versatile eight-pad digital percussion controller designed for expressive hand and stick playing, offering a curated selection of high-quality sounds and a layout specifically optimized for percussionists who perform standing or seated without a full drum kit. The eight large rubber pads are arranged in two rows of four with generous spacing that accommodates both finger and mallet playing techniques. The sound library features over 670 instruments covering acoustic drums, orchestral percussion, Latin percussion, world drums, electronic sounds, and melodic instruments. The phrase loop function records and plays back rhythmic loops in real time, enabling solo performers to build layered percussion arrangements during performance. Three external trigger inputs expand the setup with additional pads, kick triggers, or hi-hat controllers. The pad sensitivity is adjustable across multiple curves to match different playing styles and techniques. USB MIDI connectivity enables use as a pad controller for software instruments. The kit chain function organizes setups in performance order for seamless transitions during shows. The compact, lightweight design with integrated mounting hardware attaches to any standard percussion stand. The Roland Octapad SPD-30 is ideal for Latin and world percussionists, solo performers, pit musicians, and worship band percussionists. The eight-pad layout offers fewer simultaneous trigger points than the nine-pad SPD-SX, and the lack of user sampling limits customization to the factory sound library.
Drum Pads
Eight-pad digital percussion controller with 670+ instruments and phrase loop function, optimized for standing percussionists and solo performers.
Instrument Details
$799
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Brand
Roland
Type
Digital Percussion Pad
Made In
Japan
Year
2011
