Its amazing the things you can learn on YT from everyday folk. I have both SPD-SX (The Red SE & now the SPD-SX Pro) along with the Octapad's. I recently found out you can hook up drum pads to a Roland TR-8S Drum machine . Having seen this, wouldn't it have been awesome if Roland had included 3 digital inputs to the SPD-SX Pro !!! (I get it, would cannibalize sales of the TD-27 & TD-50 modules, but on the other end I'd buy the digital snare/hi-hat & ride ! 😛). Even more astonishing is how Roland NEVER promotes these add'l capabilities about their MPD's and Drum Machine. Gee I wonder why ? 🤔 Thanks for uploading 🙏 Got a sub
Thanks my friend! I am actually not a huge fan of the digital pads. I owned the TD27 with the ride and snare and wasn’t crazy about either to be honest. But I see why people love them
Thanks for this video, hardly really anything on the internet about this that isn't from a decade ago. I have very little space and have been using a yamaha DTX12 with a KT-10 and Yamaha HH65 hi hat. Along with a roland CY5 cymbal for hi hat and roland PDX8 for snare. What multipad or module would you recommend? The DTX12 has been giving me a lot of trouble with crosstalk and glitches. The roland seems very appealing but $1200 seems extravagant.
The Roland knocks it out of the park! I felt the same way for a while about the price and all, but the fact that it has very good sounds, great editing features, sampling, 4 dual trigger in’s, 4 direct outs, and usb audio recording for 8 channels so you can record separate drum tracks in a DAW, it’s a no brainer. It is also so much better quality than the original SPD SX. None of the other top multipads come close to what this gives you, that’s why it’s so much.
Thanks for the video !!! That's a great set up !!! I have the Yamaha multi 12 and I'm still trying to get around to making a set out of that. If I ever get the side money up, I would totally get The SPD Pro !!! It sounds excellent !!! The Yamaha is aged a bit, but it still has it where it's needed. I need to use the app so it's easier....lol I'll say tomorrow, but I'm so busy, but maybe this time I'll get it up and going. Thanks dude !!!
Great video, I've been thinking about getting a SPD SX Pro and hooking up some pads to record into my DAW. I use Addictive Drums, the Logic Producer Kits, various drum module VSTs and IK MultiMedia Modo drums. I also have some nice Zildjian cymbals from my drumming days so I might try and incorporate those in the set up too.
@@FelixAmahorseija plug the controller of the VH-10 into the hi hat controller input, and plug the hi hat into one of the 4 dual zone inputs. Then in pad settings, adjust the pad so it is for VH-10 and then lower the threshold to 2-3. You should be good to go
Hi, I connected the hihat as you explained. And I also have sound. But I can't get the function open and close. Can you tell me about this using photos and/or videos? Thanks in advance.
Sick setup. I have spd-30/spd-sx and want to upgrade to very similar this . I have 2X KT-10,FD-9,PD-120,PDX-8’s, Yamaha 13” hi-hat from DTX6,CY-15, unfortunately my Strike Multipage fell victim to Alesis hardware durability issues. Spd-sx pro has more everything, inputs,outputs,external pads,HHfc,sequencer,ez file conversion,color screen,lights for stage. I trigger my TD-17 with SPD-30 midi host/SPD-SX w/ AB live 11. I want portable rig, w/ all 🔔 and whistles.
@@sabadrum This new hardware shows Roland has been listening to Customers feedback/suggestions for long time and really improved on already industry standard equipment of professional drummers for past 12 years. I hope Yamaha might do same for DTX-12,
Hello there!!! Unfortunately the Pro doesn't support 3 zone ride cymbals, and Roland actually prints that in their Manual. The cymbal will work as regular dual zone, but you can't use the bell zone. This is the same for the TM6 module. However, I am pretty happy using the 'Switch' playmode in which I get my bell sound by hitting the cymbal harder. Won't work for everyone, but you can still technically achieve 3 different sounds on the dual zone cymbal, when you consider the edge as well!
Mapex hi hat stand still able trigger with foot pedal for the Pro right? You just attach on the stand and uses separate trigger? Thanks if that question makes sense
I have an Alesis kick trigger set up with a real Yamaha pedal and I have it hooked up to my Alesis Strikepad Pro. I also have a Yamaha KU100 available to use. Could I run a splitter out of my Alesis multipad, going to each of the kick triggers, to get double bass? :)
Right after I posted my question, I tried it out with my new Alesis Strata Prime drum kit and it worked without needing to make any adjustments at all. :)@@sabadrum
I am almost certain it only does open close sounds, which is surprising cause it basically does everything else. It’s like they forgot about it. It definitely doesn’t let you do the hi hat splash
Thanks you very much for the video and advice. I’ve got my sample pad arriving today hopefully and it’s going to be used in 2 tribute bands here in the uk but mainly use it as a second mini kit working alongside my for my teaching kit. I would like to know if you’re using the stock sounds for acoustic drums or if you can advise me what samples are available to get the best acoustic drum sound.
Thanks for checking out the video man! Yeah, I only ever use the module sounds when I play. I only ever really use VST’s if I am recording with a DAW. The only VST’s I have ever really used are the ones in Logic Pro for the drumset designer. But using the multipads with VST’s requires a good knowledge of mapping that I haven’t been able to figure out yet. So just be ready to figure that out if you have never done so.
@@sabadrum many thanks for the reply I don’t really plan on using VST‘s, but wondered if people are are using the stock sounds or finding other acoustic drum samples to import into the sample pad . I have got DW sound works software to try out with it eventually, but really want to work without a computer .
@@drummermark5960 yeah, I love to sample drummers sounds from live kits I hear on TH-cam and upload to the module. That is definitely my preference over the VST’s.
@@drummermark5960 The RolandCloud now has Drum Workshop DW Soundworks included but I think it is an extra on top of the Roland Cloud Subscription. As always with Roland it isn't very clear!
hi, 2 questions: with the dual zone cymbal pad how did you assign 3 sounds? I think I understand that to switch between ride and bell you use the layers function (based on strength). how did you even add the crash sound? if you can explain the procedure to me. Can you tell me some other cymbal pad [ roland or others) that can do the same thing because this cymbal avatar is not found in my area ( Italy) thanks! Dario
Hey! So the dual zone cymbals utilize the bow and edge. With the switch layer mode, with velocity (fade point) you can get 2 sounds on any zone. For me, I use the switch mode on the bow where I could get the bell and bow ride sounds. The edge I just assign as one crash, but if I wanted to, I could use switch on this zone as well and get another sound, so it really could be 4 sounds per dual zone pad. To do all of this, you also need a stereo wire connection and have your pad set to head and rim triggering. Hope this helps! Thanks for checking out my video! Alesis and Roland are the most reliable brands to make dual zone cymbals, but lemon cymbals are also very good and affordable. Hope this helps!
Ok dear, thanks for the replies. I have a Roland Cy12 CR which as you know has 2 inputs: Cowbell and Edge. How should I connect it? With 2 mono cables in 2 spdsx inputs? With 2 stereo cables always in 2 inputs? Or with a split cable which on one side is stereo to be connected to an input of the spdsx pro and on the other 2 mono to be connected to the 2 inputs of the cy12? All this always to get the sound of the ride, the bell and the crash in the same devices. A thousand thanks.
th-cam.com/video/Zf-G-Jo4cf0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lHPJjoaARatXVs8I hey man, check out the video link here that goes into a bit more depth. I used splitters for 2 of the trigger inputs, since each trigger can be split into 2 single zone triggers. You just need to get Y cable 1/4 inch splitters. I also use both toms as single zone, as well as the hi hat. This frees up that space. Hope this helps!
You take a regular stereo 1/4 inch cable and connect it to the output of the pedal and the other end to one of the trigger inputs of the Pro. The KT10 is unique that it is a pedal and trigger combo, so no trigger pad needed. When you’re connected, go to the pad settings in the Pro and select KT10 as the appropriate trigger, good to go! The KT10 also has a mix input for an additional kick pedal, independent from the module! Great way to have a double kick without the hassle of a bulky double bass drum pedal.
I'm not a pro so I neither know or have notice wat u mean but I Just bought the dtx63x,,,,love the tcs pads,,,,it makes me wanna play,& practice more& the natural sound is so much better than my previous kvx07,,, I love the little kit on the dtx
Really cool. Nice groove
I was feeling that little jam at the end 😀
Really cool setup man! Great groove at the end too!
Thanks Justin!!!
Its amazing the things you can learn on YT from everyday folk. I have both SPD-SX (The Red SE & now the SPD-SX Pro) along with the Octapad's. I recently found out you can hook up drum pads to a Roland TR-8S Drum machine . Having seen this, wouldn't it have been awesome if Roland had included 3 digital inputs to the SPD-SX Pro !!! (I get it, would cannibalize sales of the TD-27 & TD-50 modules, but on the other end I'd buy the digital snare/hi-hat & ride ! 😛). Even more astonishing is how Roland NEVER promotes these add'l capabilities about their MPD's and Drum Machine. Gee I wonder why ? 🤔 Thanks for uploading 🙏 Got a sub
Thanks my friend! I am actually not a huge fan of the digital pads. I owned the TD27 with the ride and snare and wasn’t crazy about either to be honest. But I see why people love them
Mine is a set up like that but with the Yamaha dtx 12.🤘
Thanks for this video, hardly really anything on the internet about this that isn't from a decade ago. I have very little space and have been using a yamaha DTX12 with a KT-10 and Yamaha HH65 hi hat. Along with a roland CY5 cymbal for hi hat and roland PDX8 for snare. What multipad or module would you recommend? The DTX12 has been giving me a lot of trouble with crosstalk and glitches. The roland seems very appealing but $1200 seems extravagant.
The Roland knocks it out of the park! I felt the same way for a while about the price and all, but the fact that it has very good sounds, great editing features, sampling, 4 dual trigger in’s, 4 direct outs, and usb audio recording for 8 channels so you can record separate drum tracks in a DAW, it’s a no brainer. It is also so much better quality than the original SPD SX. None of the other top multipads come close to what this gives you, that’s why it’s so much.
Also check out this video I did where I rated 6 of the top industry multipads.
th-cam.com/video/KsgbHe3qShs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=v6ixjl3ddehCeU4v
Thanks for the video !!!
That's a great set up !!!
I have the Yamaha multi 12 and I'm still trying to get around to making a set out of that.
If I ever get the side money up, I would totally get The SPD Pro !!!
It sounds excellent !!!
The Yamaha is aged a bit, but it still has it where it's needed.
I need to use the app so it's easier....lol
I'll say tomorrow, but I'm so busy, but maybe this time I'll get it up and going.
Thanks dude !!!
Great video, I've been thinking about getting a SPD SX Pro and hooking up some pads to record into my DAW. I use Addictive Drums, the Logic Producer Kits, various drum module VSTs and IK MultiMedia Modo drums. I also have some nice Zildjian cymbals from my drumming days so I might try and incorporate those in the set up too.
Thanks for the great video. How do you connect the hihat into the SPD SX PRO? I do also have the Roland VH-10. But i can still not fix it.
@@FelixAmahorseija plug the controller of the VH-10 into the hi hat controller input, and plug the hi hat into one of the 4 dual zone inputs. Then in pad settings, adjust the pad so it is for VH-10 and then lower the threshold to 2-3. You should be good to go
@@sabadrum Thanks, i will try it out.👍🏽
Hi, I connected the hihat as you explained. And I also have sound. But I can't get the function open and close. Can you tell me about this using photos and/or videos? Thanks in advance.
@@FelixAmahorseija make sure you are using a stereo cable to connect your hi hat controller, sleeve and ring on the input.
Sick setup. I have spd-30/spd-sx and want to upgrade to very similar this . I have 2X KT-10,FD-9,PD-120,PDX-8’s, Yamaha 13” hi-hat from DTX6,CY-15, unfortunately my Strike Multipage fell victim to Alesis hardware durability issues. Spd-sx pro has more everything, inputs,outputs,external pads,HHfc,sequencer,ez file conversion,color screen,lights for stage. I trigger my TD-17 with SPD-30 midi host/SPD-SX w/ AB live 11. I want portable rig, w/ all 🔔 and whistles.
Wow that sounds crazy! Good for you! SPD SX pro also has usb audio recording up to 8 channels! It’s such a good buy!
@@sabadrum This new hardware shows Roland has been listening to Customers feedback/suggestions for long time and really improved on already industry standard equipment of professional drummers for past 12 years. I hope Yamaha might do same for DTX-12,
When you split sounds on the cymbal, what adjustments in the SPDX do you have to make to split..
@@scottkinsey4392 you just have to make sure the trigger settings for both cymbals is set to X’s 2, and not Head/Rim
Saludos de Argentina 😊 se puede usar el platillo roland cy13r en las 3 zonas en la spdxs pro??? Muchas gracias 🙏🙏🙏😘
Hello there!!! Unfortunately the Pro doesn't support 3 zone ride cymbals, and Roland actually prints that in their Manual. The cymbal will work as regular dual zone, but you can't use the bell zone. This is the same for the TM6 module. However, I am pretty happy using the 'Switch' playmode in which I get my bell sound by hitting the cymbal harder. Won't work for everyone, but you can still technically achieve 3 different sounds on the dual zone cymbal, when you consider the edge as well!
Muchas gracias😊😊😊 por tu ayuda🙏🙏🙏 excelente tu respuesta 😘
Mapex hi hat stand still able trigger with foot pedal for the Pro right? You just attach on the stand and uses separate trigger? Thanks if that question makes sense
Yep! Only thing is that with the Pro it won’t allow for foot splash, just open closed hi hat on the stand. Not a big deal for me though
I have an Alesis kick trigger set up with a real Yamaha pedal and I have it hooked up to my Alesis Strikepad Pro. I also have a Yamaha KU100 available to use. Could I run a splitter out of my Alesis multipad, going to each of the kick triggers, to get double bass? :)
You absolutely can! I've done that with the Strike Multipad
Right after I posted my question, I tried it out with my new Alesis Strata Prime drum kit and it worked without needing to make any adjustments at all. :)@@sabadrum
Hola. Es posible reproducir sonidos hi hay intermedios entre abierto y cerrado con el vh10? Mi spd sx pro solo reproduce abierto y cerrado
I am almost certain it only does open close sounds, which is surprising cause it basically does everything else. It’s like they forgot about it. It definitely doesn’t let you do the hi hat splash
Thanks you very much for the video and advice. I’ve got my sample pad arriving today hopefully and it’s going to be used in 2 tribute bands here in the uk but mainly use it as a second mini kit working alongside my for my teaching kit. I would like to know if you’re using the stock sounds for acoustic drums or if you can advise me what samples are available to get the best acoustic drum sound.
Thanks for checking out the video man! Yeah, I only ever use the module sounds when I play. I only ever really use VST’s if I am recording with a DAW. The only VST’s I have ever really used are the ones in Logic Pro for the drumset designer. But using the multipads with VST’s requires a good knowledge of mapping that I haven’t been able to figure out yet. So just be ready to figure that out if you have never done so.
@@sabadrum many thanks for the reply I don’t really plan on using VST‘s, but wondered if people are are using the stock sounds or finding other acoustic drum samples to import into the sample pad . I have got DW sound works software to try out with it eventually, but really want to work without a computer .
@@drummermark5960 yeah, I love to sample drummers sounds from live kits I hear on TH-cam and upload to the module. That is definitely my preference over the VST’s.
@@sabadrum many thanks for your help I’m looking forward to using it
@@drummermark5960 The RolandCloud now has Drum Workshop DW Soundworks included but I think it is an extra on top of the Roland Cloud Subscription. As always with Roland it isn't very clear!
hi, 2 questions: with the dual zone cymbal pad how did you assign 3 sounds? I think I understand that to switch between ride and bell you use the layers function (based on strength). how did you even add the crash sound? if you can explain the procedure to me.
Can you tell me some other cymbal pad [ roland or others) that can do the same thing because this cymbal avatar is not found in my area ( Italy) thanks! Dario
Hey! So the dual zone cymbals utilize the bow and edge. With the switch layer mode, with velocity (fade point) you can get 2 sounds on any zone. For me, I use the switch mode on the bow where I could get the bell and bow ride sounds. The edge I just assign as one crash, but if I wanted to, I could use switch on this zone as well and get another sound, so it really could be 4 sounds per dual zone pad. To do all of this, you also need a stereo wire connection and have your pad set to head and rim triggering. Hope this helps! Thanks for checking out my video! Alesis and Roland are the most reliable brands to make dual zone cymbals, but lemon cymbals are also very good and affordable. Hope this helps!
Ok dear, thanks for the replies. I have a Roland Cy12 CR which as you know has 2 inputs: Cowbell and Edge. How should I connect it? With 2 mono cables in 2 spdsx inputs? With 2 stereo cables always in 2 inputs? Or with a split cable which on one side is stereo to be connected to an input of the spdsx pro and on the other 2 mono to be connected to the 2 inputs of the cy12? All this always to get the sound of the ride, the bell and the crash in the same devices. A thousand thanks.
@@dariovitale8574 the Pro doesn’t support the traditional double cable 3 zone rides.
How did you manage all triggers in spdsxpro ? Mine is already full with hihats snare bass and 1 cymbal no toms because its already full
th-cam.com/video/Zf-G-Jo4cf0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lHPJjoaARatXVs8I hey man, check out the video link here that goes into a bit more depth. I used splitters for 2 of the trigger inputs, since each trigger can be split into 2 single zone triggers. You just need to get Y cable 1/4 inch splitters. I also use both toms as single zone, as well as the hi hat. This frees up that space. Hope this helps!
@@sabadrum what type of splitter did you use And about the hihats You are using splitter to connect in HH Ctrl / expression.
@@drummer4255 the y 1/4 inch cables I bought on Amazon. And I split the hi hat pad with the hi tom, not the controller
Es verdad que los platos electrónicos Roland solo funcionan la mitad del plato?
They will work throughout the cymbal, but will just sound stronger near the sensors. Despite this, they are still very good pads.
Muchas gracias
@@mariamaricevaldes5126 please subscribe if you haven't yet :)
does your hihat cut out when you cross stick the snare ?
@@dwexoticmaple not to my knowledge
How did you connect your kt 10 to the spd sx pro please ?
You take a regular stereo 1/4 inch cable and connect it to the output of the pedal and the other end to one of the trigger inputs of the Pro. The KT10 is unique that it is a pedal and trigger combo, so no trigger pad needed. When you’re connected, go to the pad settings in the Pro and select KT10 as the appropriate trigger, good to go! The KT10 also has a mix input for an additional kick pedal, independent from the module! Great way to have a double kick without the hassle of a bulky double bass drum pedal.
sound is from spd sx or external vst?
direct from the SPD SX
I liked ur Yamaha kit better
It was a good kit, but there was a little too much crosstalk for me.
I'm not a pro so I neither know or have notice wat u mean but I Just bought the dtx63x,,,,love the tcs pads,,,,it makes me wanna play,& practice more& the natural sound is so much better than my previous kvx07,,, I love the little kit on the dtx
@@r.c.wilson6324crosstalk is when you hit one of the pads it will slightly trigger the other pads as well