Configuring the Functions to Assign to the Pads and Footswitch, and Configuring the PAD EDIT Knob and Expression Pedal Settings for the SPD-SX PRO Overall (CONTROL SETUP)
- Select [MENU] Ó “SYSTEM”.
- Use the cursor [à] [á] [ã] [â] buttons to select “CONTROL SETUP” and press the [ENTER] button.
- The CONTROL SETUP screen appears.
- Use the [F1]–[F5] buttons to switch between settings screens.

Button
Explanation
[F1] (PAD)
Assigns functions to the pads on this unit.
[F2] (TRIG IN)
Assigns functions to drum triggers connected to the TRIGGER IN 1–8 jacks.
[F3] (FOOT SW)
Assigns functions to a footswitch.
[F4] (PAD EDIT KNOB)
Configures the PAD EDIT knob settings for the SPD-SX PRO overall.
[F5] (EXP PEDAL)
Sets the expression pedal function for the SPD-SX PRO overall.
- Use the cursor [à] [á] buttons to select a parameter, and then use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.
PAD/TRIG IN/FOOT SW
Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
PAD 1–9 Control | OFF, KIT# INC, KIT# DEC, SETLIST# INC, SETLIST# DEC, CLICK START, CLICK STOP, CLICK START/STOP, TAP TEMPO, TEMPO INC, TEMPO DEC, ALL SOUND OFF, MFX 1–4 ON/OFF, SIDE CHAIN ON/OFF, MASTER EFFECT ON/OFF, PAD SEQUENCE RESET, TRIG IN 1/2 ON/OFF, TRIG IN 3/4 ON/OFF, TRIG IN 5/6 ON/OFF, TRIG IN 7/8 ON/OFF, TRIG IN 1-8 ON/OFF, DJ Drop Mute (PRE FX) (*1), DJ Drop Mute (POST FX) (*1) | Assigns functions to pads 1–9. |
TRIG IN 1–8 Control | Assigns functions to the pads connected to TRIGGER IN 1–8 jacks. | |
Foot Switch 1–2 Control | OFF, KIT# INC, KIT# DEC, SETLIST# INC, SETLIST# DEC, CLICK START, CLICK STOP, CLICK START/STOP, TAP TEMPO, TEMPO INC, TEMPO DEC, ALL SOUND OFF, MFX 1–4 ON/OFF, SIDE CHAIN ON/OFF, MASTER EFFECT ON/OFF, PAD SEQUENCE RESET, TRIG IN 1/2 ON/OFF, TRIG IN 3/4 ON/OFF, TRIG IN 5/6 ON/OFF, TRIG IN 7/8 ON/OFF, TRIG IN 1-8 ON/OFF, DJ Drop Mute (PRE FX) (*1), DJ Drop Mute (POST FX) (*1), PAD CHECK | Assigns a function to a footswitch (BOSS FS-5U or FS-6, sold separately) connected to the SPD-SX PRO.
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MEMO
*1: The feature was designed with Daru Jones.
PAD EDIT KNOB
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: Sets how bright the pad’s LED lights up at maximum brightness when you strike the pad. Inactive Pad Bright: Sets the usual brightness of the pad’s LED (how bright the LED is when the pad is not struck). Vertical Bright: Sets the LED 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, CC1–95: Outputs MIDI control change messages. This is optimal for controlling DAWs or external devices connected via MIDI. | |
Channel (*1) | CH1–16 | Sets the channel used to output control change messages. |
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”.
EXP PEDAL
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. Set the Rx Control Sw settings individually for each kit. Ø “Configuring the PAD EDIT Knobs and the EXPRESSION Pedal (PAD EDIT KNOB/EXP PEDAL)” |
Exp Pedal Channel | CH1–16 | Sets the transmit/receive channel of the expression pedal. |
Controller | Explanation |
|---|---|
Cursor [à] [á] buttons | Selects a parameter. |
[-] [+] buttons, [VALUE] knob | Edits the setting. |