This is very handy for starting and stopping backing tracks via a foot-switch.” “You can assign samples to foot-switch locations too as well as external triggers on the SPD-SX. These new files will be instantly imported into the SPD-SX and appear in the file list on the left.Ĭhoose the kit then click and drag these to any pad location to assign them. In this new box, you can audition and click to ADD samples from any location on the computer. To bring in new samples to use, choose ‘ Wave Import ‘ from the file menu.

Remember that all the files shown are already inside the SPD-SX. Clicking a folder will show it’s content. You can perform all file related functions directly via this screen including assigning samples, naming files and kits and even backing up the SPD-SX which we’ll cover shortly. This main screen reflects the current state and content of the SPD-SX. Launch Wave Manager and choose SPD-SX when it asks.Īfter a second or two, the wave manager main screen will load. The SPD-SX will let you know the computer is connected. Change the SPD-SX’s mode like this:Ĭonnect the SPD-SX to the computer’s USB port. MAC & PC can see the SPD-SX as an audio interface or as a Wave Manager device when using with the included wave management software. You can also download these from the Roland SPD-SX product page. When you do so, you will be asked if you’d like to update your iTunes library by replacing the existing files.įIRST STEP: Install the SPD-SX’s driver and Wave Manager software from the supplied CD. The only way to ensure you are getting the best possible audio quality is to get a new copy of the original audio at CD quality or by re-importing the original audio file back into iTunes from CD now that you have your new CD quality settings in iTunes. It will simply make it compatible with the SPD-SX. Keep in mind that taking a low bit rate MP3 file and converting it to WAV will NOT improve its audio quality whatsoever. Simply drag and drop the new file onto a USB stick or copy it to a new, easy to find sample library folder on your hard drive named something like ‘SPDSX AUDIO’. This is the file you will use with the SPD-SX. iTunes will create a new version of the audio file at 44.1khz 16 bit. If you have existing files you want to take into the SPD-SX, simply select the file in iTunes and choose ‘Create WAV’ file from the file menu. You will now see the format of your iTunes audio files. You can see the format of your existing iTunes files by ‘control’ left-clicking or right-clicking the information header pane in iTunes and choosing ‘sample rate’ and ‘bit rate’. Whenever audio is imported via iTunes, it will now be saved as SPD-SX friendly, CD quality audio.

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