{"product_id":"roland-spd-1p-percussion-pad","title":"Roland SPD-1P percussion pad","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg class=\"bigger\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/SPD-1P_Hero.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003ePercussion pad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Roland SPD-1P is a compact digital percussion pad designed to add electronic percussion sounds to a wide range of musical setups. Its single responsive pad can be played with drumsticks, hands or feet, while 22 onboard percussion sounds provide access to instruments including snares, hi-hats, cymbals, shakers, tambourines and timpani. The compact format makes it useful for music teachers and students looking to expand a setup without adding a full electronic drum kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe SPD-1P is designed to be straightforward to use, with physical controls providing direct access to the main sound parameters rather than requiring navigation through complex menus. It can be placed on the floor or a tabletop. It can also be mounted to compatible drum hardware or a microphone stand using the supplied mounting adapter. Battery operation helps keep the pad a more mobile and convenient option when a full drum kit isn't available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/SPD-1P_Feat_1.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003e22 percussion sounds in a compact pad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe SPD-1P includes 22 built-in percussion sounds, giving players access to a variety of acoustic percussion colours from a single pad. The available sounds include familiar drum kit sounds alongside instruments that can be less practical to carry and set up for every performance, such as gongs and timpani. Each sound can be selected from one of the 12 sound banks, with variations available for further tonal flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis makes the SPD-1P useful when a player needs to add an occasional percussion part without bringing additional acoustic instruments. A guitarist could use it to add percussion to a live set, a drummer can incorporate additional sounds into an existing kit, while a teacher can use it as a compact electronic percussion instrument for demonstrations and classroom activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/SPD-1P_Feat_2.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003ePlay with sticks, hands or feet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe playing surface is designed to respond to different playing techniques, so the SPD-1P can be struck with drumsticks, played with the hands or triggered with the foot. Sensitivity and trigger threshold controls allow the response to be adjusted to suit the playing method and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis flexibility is particularly useful when the pad is incorporated into different setups. It can function as an additional percussion voice alongside an acoustic kit, as a foot-operated percussion source for a guitarist or vocalist, or as a hand-played instrument in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/SPD-1P_Feat_3.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eImport your own sounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAs well as its built-in sounds, the SPD-1P allows one user sample to be imported via USB. WAV files up to five seconds long can be loaded into the pad, using a sample format of 44.1kHz, 16-bit, mono or stereo. Once imported, the sample can be adjusted using the pad's tuning and effects controls in much the same way as the onboard sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis opens up additional possibilities for education and performance. Teachers can load a short example or sound effect for a lesson, while performers can create a customised percussion sound for a particular piece. For longer backing tracks and samples, Roland's SPD::ONE WAV PAD is the more appropriate model, as the SPD-1P is designed around short user samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/SPD-1P_Feat_4.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eSimple hands-on controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe SPD-1P has four main control knobs for adjusting the selected sound. These provide direct control over parameters including the instrument, tuning, effects and volume, while an instrument variation button provides additional sound options. Separate sensitivity and threshold controls allow the triggering response to be adjusted without having to work through menus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe built-in effects include reverb and delay, allowing sounds to be given additional ambience directly from the pad. This is useful for adapting sounds to different musical situations without needing an additional effects unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe SPD-1P also works as a compact USB-MIDI controller. When connected to a computer, the pad can be used to trigger sounds within compatible music software or a DAW, giving producers and students another way to record percussion parts and work with software instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis gives the SPD-1P a useful role beyond live performance. It can be introduced into music technology lessons as a tactile way of triggering MIDI percussion, while musicians working with recording software can use it as a compact alternative to a larger electronic drum controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/SPD-1P_Feat_5.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eFlexible mounting options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe SPD-1P can be used without mounting, either on the floor or a tabletop, or attached to a suitable stand using the included mounting hardware. The supplied adapter can be fitted to percussion hardware or a microphone stand with a rod diameter between 8mm and 12.7mm. Further aiding its mounting options, the SPD-1P can run from four AA batteries or an optional 9V AC adaptor. Roland specifies approximately 6 hours of continuous use with alkaline batteries under normal conditions, or approximately 7 hours with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Battery life varies according to the batteries used and operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFour AA alkaline batteries are supplied, allowing the pad to be used straight away without requiring a separate power supply. An optional Roland PSA-S series AC adaptor can be purchased separately for permanent installations or situations where mains power is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPD-1P Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drivers and other downloads, you can visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roland.com\/global\/products\/spd_one_percussion\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoland website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/SPD_OM.pdf\" class=\"manual-in-description\" data-document-title=\"SPD owners manual\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/SPD_OM_Supplement.pdf\" class=\"manual-in-description\" data-document-title=\"SPD owners manual supplement\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's manual supplement\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Roland","offers":[{"title":"A1","offer_id":62367259787651,"sku":"SPD-1P","price":239.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/8212\/files\/843c344647eb86a5.jpg?v=1786625281","url":"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/products\/roland-spd-1p-percussion-pad","provider":"Chamberlain Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}