Roland Spd-S Sampling Percussion Pad System - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

There is a lot of software on-line (some free) that can convert the most common files to whatever format you want. However WAV files are rather large, also it's difficult to put extra information on them, such as album images. It would be much easier to convert the files to MP3.

Check for a cracked PCB internally from the two defective pads, or if the wires have detached from the trigger. You may not need parts, but if you do, it really depends on how helpful the Roland distributor in your area is as to whether you will have any luck getting them, or you may have to go trough a local authorized repair shop.
Good luck.

the trigger may have gone bad - I'm actually on line now looking for replacement parts.
open up the unit and that part looks like a coin, attached to a wire.

Use the following procedure to turn off wave protect: 1. Power on while holding SETUP and WAVE ("Welcome to SPD-S", followed by "wave protect off" will show momentarily in the display). Note: Repeat the procedure to turn wave protect back on.

It's possible your CF card is full.1. Connect the card to your computer as you have done. 2. Copy the files off it and save same them to a folder on your desktop.3. Right click only the Flash drive and navigate to "Properties" or "Get Info" if your a mac user.4. Take not of the file system it is currently using.5. Re-format the card with the same file system using your computer.6. Replace the card into your Roland SPD-S and Re-format using these steps: a. Select patch mode or wave mode. b. Press {SHIFT} and {SETUP} (CARD UTIL) c. Press the PAGE buttons to select "CARD FORMAT" then press {ENTER} d. A"[>] to format." indication appears. Press [>] e. A "format, sure?" indication is displayed. Press {ENTER} to start formatting.7. Once formatted you can replace the card in your computers card reader and copy the files you backed up earlier onto it.8. Re-place the CF card in your Roland and it should work. If not then you may have a irreparable CF Card.

did you fix it?

The adaptor for the SPD-20 is not 12 V ac (Altern Current) the SPD-20 need only Altern current (12V AC)if the adaptor is 12 v cc, the internal circuits can not made +5v , 0, -5vfor simetrical operactional supply.And Spd 20 show "Analog test err" and "batery low"

You have Pad Chase turned off. Turn it back on.

I was using a 25 foot 1/4" to XLR cable from the back of the Roland directly into the Thump. As mentioned, I tried going from the Roland to a direct box with a 1/4 cable on both ends; then out from the direct box "thru"-1/4 fitting, to the XLR connection in the Mackie Thump, with a cable that had the 1/4 on one end and the XLR on the other. Still buzzing. So for grins, I hooked an XLR to XLR cable from the Direct Box Low-Z out, to the Mackie Thump, keeping the 1/4 plug going from the Roland to the Direct box and eliminating the "thru" connection from the direct box to the Thunp, (1/4 to xlr). NO BUZZ. There is a definite loss of signal strength, ie: everything is coming through quieter, but I can raise the volume of the Thump to FULL, with no buzz, and I can raise the volume of the Roland Module to full, and still no buzz. But there is a definite loss of overall volume, I think because I am not using the direct box properly. Hmmmm. As I understand the Direct box, the IN and THRU are supposed to be used as I was, going from the Roland module to the IN, then from the THRU to the speaker. The Low-Z outs are supposed to carry a signal to a mixer, I suppose to use a FOH PA system, or for recording purposes. Still, I have no buzz. Now...........In looking over the cords, I suddenly realized that the 25' 1/4" to XLR could be the problem. The 1/4" plug is STEREO! Not mono. Could this be the cause of my buzz? I'm thinking I have a stereo plug, so 2 wires are involved, yet I'm using it in a mono imput in the roland. Perhaps this is creating my ground loop?After getting a 1/4" MONO to XLR adaptor, attach it to my XLR to XLR cord, go from the back of the Roland (1/4") to the speaker directly (XLR) and see if my buzz is still gone.The problem now becomes going from the Direct box to the speaker, since it needs to be 1/4 mono from the box, and xlr male to the speaker. I cannot locate a cable like that! So, I guess the next best solution is to get an adaptor to convert one end of the xlr/xlr cable to a 1/4 mono plug. At that point I don't think the cable would still be considered a 'balanced' line though, since it goes from 3 wire at the xlr to 2 wire at the 1/4 ts plug, right? The only other solution is to continue running out of the direct box as I am, using the Low-z out xlr connection, so I can continue to use the xlr/xlr cable.Also there was a button on the direct box, called a PAD, for -15dB, I assume that what was causing my signal attenuation. When I pushed it in and it released, I suddenly had my volume back.

Seem like a problem with the internal amp this an electronic circuit problem.

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Page 76 of the manual states that the dp-2 needs to have the cable polarity set to "-" and not "+" to work correctly. Hope that helps, Joe

Permanently erasing the currently selected wave.
1. "[>] to delete." is indicated. Press [>].
If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [ALL SOUND OFF] in wave mode, you can jump to this screen.
2. A "delete, sure?" indication appears. Press [ENTER] to execute the deletion, or press [ "now processing.." is displayed. After execution, a "complete!" indication appears and the SPD-
S returns to the wave mode.

Source: page 51 of the user manual
pdf download: http://www.roland.com/products/en/_support/om.cfm?PRODUCT=SPD-S

change memory with new one

I am not understanding the problem. Does it make any sound at all? If so Does the unit make all the sounds it was programed to do?

Hi.

You need to order the pads skins directly from Roland.

The local Roland number is written in user manual.

Here the service locator in US. If you are based in the USA you can also order the skins from your local authorized Roland Service point.
Here Roland US support contact.

In UK see:

• Contact Roland UK
• Dealer Locator

I had the same problem after trying to do the update for the flash card (v1.20). I'm taking it back to the store now. I tell you what they tell me...

Hi, please do check the power pack of the system also check the fuses on the printed circuit board of the system. well this require the opening of the back cover of the system and can be done a skilled personnel....

The card I have always been using is now also suddenly giving this message. I found an old SanDisk 16MB and a 1GB SanDisk that works perfectly in my Boss 864 and they also give the same message. Trying to go into formatting brings the message "no card!"