Configuring the PAD EDIT Knobs and the EXPRESSION Pedal (PAD EDIT KNOB/EXP PEDAL)
- Select [MENU] Ó “KIT EDIT2”.
- Use the cursor [à] [á] [ã] [â] buttons to select “PAD EDIT KNOB/EXP PEDAL” and press the [ENTER] button.
- Use the function buttons to select the parameters.
Button | Explanation |
[F1] (PAD EDIT KNOB) | Configures the PAD EDIT [1] [2] knobs. |
[F2] (EXP PEDAL) | Configures the expression pedal that’s connected. |
[F6] (SYSTEM) | Configures the PAD EDIT KNOB/EXP PEDAL settings in SYSTEM. This can only be configured when “Pad Edit Knob Setting” or “Exp Pedal Setting” is set to “SYSTEM”. |
Configuring the PAD EDIT [1] [2] knobs (PAD EDIT KNOB)
Use the cursor [à] [á] [ã] [â] buttons to select “Pad Edit Knob Setting”, and the [-] [+] buttons to select “KIT” or “SYSTEM”.
The [F1] PAD EDIT KNOB settings are enabled only when “KIT” is selected.
When this is set to “SYSTEM”, you can change the PAD EDIT KNOB settings for the SPD-SX PRO overall by pressing [F6].
Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
Assign Template | MFX1-2 CTRL, MFX3-4 CTRL, PAD EDIT KNOB CC | Selects the assignment for the knobs.
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Group | MFX1–4, SIDE CHAIN, SYSTEM LED, MASTER EFFECT, PAD EDIT KNOB CC | Sets the groups that are assigned to the knobs. The parameters that you can configure differ depending on the group. |
Param | When “Group” is “MFX 1–4” | MFX Switch: Switches each MFX on/off for the currently selected kit. MFX Type: Switches each MFX type for the currently selected kit. MFX Ctrl: Controls each MFX for the currently selected kit. The MFX parameters that can be controlled using the PAD EDIT knobs are preset. For details, refer to the parameters for each effect as listed in “Effect List”. The values to control are represented from 0 to 127 for all parameters. (Turning the PAD EDIT knobs does not update the parameter display on the KIT MFX screen). |
When “Group” is “SIDE CHAIN” | Side Chain Switch: Switches the side chain on/off for the currently selected kit. | |
When “Group” is “SYSTEM LED” | Active Pad Bright: Adjusts the maximum brightness of the indicators when you strike the pad. Inactive Pad Bright: Adjusts the usual brightness of the pad’s indicator (how bright the indicator is when the pad is not being struck). Vertical Bright: Adjusts the brightness of the vertical indicators. | |
When “Group” is “MASTER EFFECT” | Master Effect Type: Switches the master effect type. | |
When “Group” is “PAD EDIT KNOB CC” | OFF, CC01: MODULATION, CC02: BREATH, CC03: , CC04: FOOT TYPE, CC05: PORTA TIME, CC06: DATA ENTRY, CC07: VOLUME, CC08: BALANCE, CC09: , CC10: PANPOT, CC11: EXPRESSION, CC12–CC15: , CC16: GENERAL-1, CC17: GENERAL-2, CC18: GENERAL-3, CC19: GENERAL-4, CC20–CC31: , CC32: OFF, CC33–CC37: , CC38: DATA ENTRY, CC39–CC63: , CC64: HOLD-1, CC65: PORTAMENTO, CC66: SOSTENUTO, CC67: SOFT, CC68: LEGATO SW, CC69: HOLD-2, CC70: , CC71: RESONANCE, CC72: RELEASE TM, CC73: ATTACK TM, CC74: CUTOFF, CC75: DECAY TIME, CC76: VIB RATE, CC77: VIB DEPTH, CC78: VIB DELAY, CC79: , CC80: GENERAL-5, CC81: GENERAL-6, CC82: GENERAL-7, CC83: GENERAL-8, CC84: PORTA CTRL, CC85–CC90: , CC91: REVERB, CC92: TREMOLO, CC93: CHORUS, CC94: CELESTE, CC95: PHASER Outputs MIDI control change messages. This is optimal for controlling DAWs or external devices connected via MIDI. OFF: Use this when you don’t want to assign a function. CC: Sets the control change number. | |
Channel (*1) | CH1–16, GLOBAL | Sets the channel used to output control change messages. When this is set to “GLOBAL”, the channel specified in the SYSTEM MIDI “Global MIDI Channel” settings is used for transmitting. |
Controller | Explanation |
|---|---|
Cursor [à] [á] [ã] [â] buttons | Selects a parameter. |
[-] [+] buttons, [VALUE] knob | Edits the setting. |
(*1) Enabled when “Group” is “PAD EDIT KNOB CC”.
Configuring the expression pedal (EXPRESSION PEDAL).
Use the cursor [à] [á] [ã] [â] buttons to select “Exp Pedal Setting”, and the [-] [+] buttons to select “KIT” or “SYSTEM”.
The [F2] expression pedal settings are enabled only when “KIT” is enabled.
When this is set to “SYSTEM”, you can change the expression pedal settings for the SPD-SX PRO overall by pressing [F6].
Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
Pedal Mode (SYSTEM) | HH-CTRL, EXP-CTRL | Switches between functions for the HH CTRL/EXPRESSION jack. HH CTRL and EXPRESSION cannot be used at the same time. |
Exp Pedal Assign | OFF, CC01: MODULATION, CC02: BREATH, CC03: , CC04: FOOT TYPE, CC05: PORTA TIME, CC06: DATA ENTRY, CC07: VOLUME, CC08: BALANCE, CC09: , CC10: PANPOT, CC11: EXPRESSION, CC12–CC15: , CC16: GENERAL-1, CC17: GENERAL-2, CC18: GENERAL-3, CC19: GENERAL-4, CC20–CC31: , CC32: OFF, CC33–CC37: , CC38: DATA ENTRY, CC39–CC63: , CC64: HOLD-1, CC65: PORTAMENTO, CC66: SOSTENUTO, CC67: SOFT, CC68: LEGATO SW, CC69: HOLD-2, CC70: , CC71: RESONANCE, CC72: RELEASE TM, CC73: ATTACK TM, CC74: CUTOFF, CC75: DECAY TIME, CC76: VIB RATE, CC77: VIB DEPTH, CC78: VIB DELAY, CC79: , CC80: GENERAL-5, CC81: GENERAL-6, CC82: GENERAL-7, CC83: GENERAL-8, CC84: PORTA CTRL, CC85–CC90: , CC91: REVERB, CC92: TREMOLO, CC93: CHORUS, CC94: CELESTE, CC95: PHASER, MASTER EFFECT CTRL, EXPRESSION | OFF: Use this when you don’t want to assign a function. CC: Sets the control change number. MASTER EFFECT CTRL: Lets you control the master effect using the expression pedal. (This works the same as the [MASTER EFFECT] knob.) EXPRESSION: You can use the expression pedal to affect how the sounds play. The Rx Control Sw settings also need to be made for the expression pedal control destination. |
Exp Pedal Channel | CH1–16, GLOBAL | Sets the transmit/receive channel of the expression pedal. When this is set to “GLOBAL”, the channel specified in the SYSTEM MIDI “Global MIDI Channel” settings is used for transmitting/receiving. |
PAD1–PAD9 Rx Control Sw | OFF, ON | Turn this on to use the expression pedal to affect the sounds played by pads 1–9. |
TRIG IN1–TRIG IN8 Rx Control Sw | OFF, ON | Turn this on to use the expression pedal to affect the sounds played by TRIGGER 1–8. |
FOOT SW1, FOOT SW2 Rx Control Sw | OFF, ON | Turn this on to use the expression pedal to affect the sounds played by FOOT SW 1/2. |
Controller | Explanation |
|---|---|
Cursor [à] [á] buttons | Selects a parameter. |
[-] [+] buttons, [VALUE] knob | Edits the setting. |