--- product_id: 13999513 title: "Percussion Sampling Pad with 4GB Internal Memory, Black (SPD-SX)" brand: "roland" price: "£1081.63" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Roland" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13999513-percussion-sampling-pad-with-4gb-internal-memory-black-spd-sx store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 4GB internal memory for 720 min sampling Expanded USB: MIDI/audio & mass storage 3 multi-effects engines with real-time control Percussion Sampling Pad with 4GB Internal Memory, Black (SPD-SX) **Brand:** roland **Price:** £1081.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Elevate your beats with the ultimate sampling powerhouse — don’t just play, perform! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Percussion Sampling Pad with 4GB Internal Memory, Black (SPD-SX) by roland - **How much does it cost?** £1081.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13999513-percussion-sampling-pad-with-4gb-internal-memory-black-spd-sx) ## Best For - roland enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted roland brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Integration:** USB MIDI/audio, mass storage, and Wave Manager software streamline sample import, export, and organization. - • **Expressive Playability:** Nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads plus dual-trigger inputs deliver dynamic, nuanced performances. - • **Instant Sound Expansion:** Access 10,000+ free samples and intuitive editor software upon registration to customize your kit. - • **Limitless Sampling Power:** Store up to 720 minutes of high-quality mono samples internally—no external memory needed. - • **Pro-Level Effects Control:** Three onboard multi-effects engines with dedicated knobs and buttons let you shape your sound live. ## Overview The Roland SPD-SX is a professional-grade percussion sampling pad featuring 4GB internal memory capable of storing approximately 720 minutes of mono samples. It offers nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads, dual-trigger inputs, and three multi-effects engines with real-time control. With expanded USB functionality including MIDI/audio and mass storage, plus access to over 10,000 free samples and dedicated editor software, the SPD-SX is designed for seamless integration into live, studio, or DJ setups. Its large backlit LCD and intuitive interface make sample capturing, assignment, and performance effortless for drummers and producers alike. ## Description The new SPD-SX sampling pad puts powerful sample creation and playback under your sticks with innovative audio-capturing features, expressive playability, three multi-effects engines, and much more. The perfect addition to any acoustic or electronic drum kit, percussion setup, DJ booth, or keyboard rig, the SPD-SX is equally 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. Whether you’re firing off one-shot samples, looped phrases, or complete audio playback tracks, the SPD-SX is loaded with the latest technology and tools to get the job done with speed, precision, and convenience. Enjoy the most advanced triggering and sampling technology in a sleek, easy-to-use percussion instrument. Review: Great bundle to start playing right away your SPD-SX - This bundle contains everything needed to start using the Roland SPD-SX unit. If you try to buy the components separately you will Spend more, and risk buying some incompatible product. Go around and add up all the individual components, and you'll see what I mean. I still don't see the components listed here so here's my 2 cents to try and list them and give a brief review: The main unit is the Roland SPD-SX. The unit is a bit lighter for what I was expecting but also really sturdy. Really well built. This is a SAMPLING pad so it will NOT generate sounds since it does not has an sound generator engine. If you have a good sound library you can import it though be warned it only reads WAV and AIFF. Max size is capped at 2GB. You can control other sources from its included MIDI IN/OUT. Until now usage has been almost flawless. It's really intuitive to use, manual is really clear. As long as you don't expect it to do something else that it's not designed to do, you'll love it. One of the best part is it's metronome/tempo output routing. You can route to earphones, main out or sub-out. The unit uses USB to connect to PC and includes a basic audio management software to manage BASIC actions like importing, deleting, renaming wavs, kits, and also includes full Import/Export capabilities to your PC. Anyway if you're here you're probably aware of what it can do ;) ***Read the manual online so you get familiarized with the unit and functions beforehand. That way when it arrives you can enjoy it right away*** [...] The pedal is a BOSS FS-5U. It's a momentary switch. Great for triggering extra sounds and other stuff from the unit. The Stand adapter is a ROLAND APC-33. This is the stand adapter designed to fit the SPD-SX so there is basically no other choice here. It's The cables are HOSA. There are 2 balanced 1/4's (one is for the footswitch the other you can use for additional trigger of footswitch), 1 two-way MIDI, 2 balanced 1/4 to XRL's (great for outputting to console). I've tried them all except the MIDI and they work as expected. Nothing exiting here. The sticks are 5A Nova by Vic Firth. B-quality sticks but do the job to operate the unit when not drumming with the set. I wouldn't use them for with my drumset but that's because I'm a heavy hitter. I have them beside my PC for when I bring the unit to import sounds etc. I am very pleased with this bundle. I have not seen any other bundle for this unit over the net so it was a no-brainer. I will be using this to reproduce some sequences in a live setting for Message to Venus: [...] Hope all goes as planned! NOTE: Sonic Sense also has other bundles featuring the SPD-SX so be sure this is the one you want/need. Review: Valuable - Love it! The most precious gadget for my son’s drum performances ## Features - Unique sampling-pad concept — the only instrument of its kind in the world - 4 GB Internal memory, enabling approximately 720 minutes of sampling (mono) without requiring external memory - Nine velocity-sensitive rubber pads, two external dual-trigger inputs - Over 10, 000 FREE additional samples & editor software now available (product registration required on Roland website) - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005RVSKKO | | Best Sellers Rank | #60,600 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #74 in Electronic Drum Pads | | Body Material | Rubber | | Brand Name | Roland | | Color | Black | | Connector Type | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (191) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00761294501078, 04957054501075 | | Included Components | not included | | Item Dimensions | 13.63 x 14.38 x 3.75 inches | | Item Type Name | Percussion Sampling Pad with 4GB Internal Memory, black | | Item Weight | 8 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Roland | | Material | Rubber | | Model Name | SPD-SX | | Model Number | SPD-SX | | Part Number | SPD-SX | | UPC | 761294501078 779177306856 779177306832 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year parts, 90 days labor. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Roland - **Color:** Black - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 13.63 x 14.38 x 3.75 inches - **Material:** Rubber - **Model Name:** SPD-SX ## Images ![Percussion Sampling Pad with 4GB Internal Memory, Black (SPD-SX) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Q5PYkyM8L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this come with all the wires? and can you use this with a macbook pro?** A: It only comes with the power supply. You can use it with a MacBook pro. If you want to trigger sounds with it and bring them into your computer (like into Garage Band for example) You'll need and "A/B USB" cable. **Q: I wanted a drum pad for my home studio so i bought the spd-sx. it works but would the spd30 have been better? (i don't sample or play live) thanks** A: SPDS-SX has more capabilities. Import your own sounds or songs. SPD-30 does not. **Q: Can you layer sounds on a single pad?** A: Hi there, Yes, it is possible to layer two samples on one pad. You can even combine multiple samples and then assign them to a pad as well for multiple layering. We hope this clarifies things. Thanks for choosing Roland! Kind regards, Roland US product support **Q: Can you add your own samples to this unit, or play them from a flash drive?** A: Hi Nathan, You can't *play* them directly from a flash drive, however you can import any .wav 16bit/44.1kHz files into the SPD-SX's internal memory and then trigger them from either the on-board pads or from external trigger pads connected to the trigger inputs. We hope this clarifies things. Thanks for choosing Roland! Kind regards, Roland US Product Support ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bundle to start playing right away your SPD-SX *by J***M on April 4, 2012* This bundle contains everything needed to start using the Roland SPD-SX unit. If you try to buy the components separately you will Spend more, and risk buying some incompatible product. Go around and add up all the individual components, and you'll see what I mean. I still don't see the components listed here so here's my 2 cents to try and list them and give a brief review: The main unit is the Roland SPD-SX. The unit is a bit lighter for what I was expecting but also really sturdy. Really well built. This is a SAMPLING pad so it will NOT generate sounds since it does not has an sound generator engine. If you have a good sound library you can import it though be warned it only reads WAV and AIFF. Max size is capped at 2GB. You can control other sources from its included MIDI IN/OUT. Until now usage has been almost flawless. It's really intuitive to use, manual is really clear. As long as you don't expect it to do something else that it's not designed to do, you'll love it. One of the best part is it's metronome/tempo output routing. You can route to earphones, main out or sub-out. The unit uses USB to connect to PC and includes a basic audio management software to manage BASIC actions like importing, deleting, renaming wavs, kits, and also includes full Import/Export capabilities to your PC. Anyway if you're here you're probably aware of what it can do ;) ***Read the manual online so you get familiarized with the unit and functions beforehand. That way when it arrives you can enjoy it right away*** [...] The pedal is a BOSS FS-5U. It's a momentary switch. Great for triggering extra sounds and other stuff from the unit. The Stand adapter is a ROLAND APC-33. This is the stand adapter designed to fit the SPD-SX so there is basically no other choice here. It's The cables are HOSA. There are 2 balanced 1/4's (one is for the footswitch the other you can use for additional trigger of footswitch), 1 two-way MIDI, 2 balanced 1/4 to XRL's (great for outputting to console). I've tried them all except the MIDI and they work as expected. Nothing exiting here. The sticks are 5A Nova by Vic Firth. B-quality sticks but do the job to operate the unit when not drumming with the set. I wouldn't use them for with my drumset but that's because I'm a heavy hitter. I have them beside my PC for when I bring the unit to import sounds etc. I am very pleased with this bundle. I have not seen any other bundle for this unit over the net so it was a no-brainer. I will be using this to reproduce some sequences in a live setting for Message to Venus: [...] Hope all goes as planned! NOTE: Sonic Sense also has other bundles featuring the SPD-SX so be sure this is the one you want/need. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Valuable *by C***Y on June 21, 2025* Love it! The most precious gadget for my son’s drum performances ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great service for great product! *by A***O on May 12, 2012* First off, this is a sweet package for the cost! I did have an issue with not receiving the full shipment and had to contact the company. They provided excellent service and shipped me what I was missing. Product came in excellent condition and I am still tweaking with some of the settings/presets. THIS IS A SAMPLING MACHINE, THOUGH YOU COULD ALSO USE SOME OF THE DRUM PRESETS!!! I usually put sound effects or fill-ins for my background sound (which is in .wav format from my FL/CUBASE/ETC. programs) when I'm playing live and it saves from hauling my computer everywhere in gigs. Plus with the added real-time effects modulator, I am just starting with the potential this machine could produce!!! I really appreciated the fact that the company I purchased the product for me got back to me with haste and sent the missing parts. I would definitely order from them again in the future! ## Frequently Bought Together - Roland SPD-SX Percussion Sampling Pad with 4GB Internal Memory, Black medium - Roland PDS-20 Drum Pad Solid Stand Support Percussion Instruments (PDS-20), chrome - Roland CB-BSPD-SX Black Series Carry Bag with Shoulder Straps, for SPD-SX Sampling Pad --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13999513-percussion-sampling-pad-with-4gb-internal-memory-black-spd-sx](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13999513-percussion-sampling-pad-with-4gb-internal-memory-black-spd-sx) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*