Loading an SPD-SX backup file (LOAD SPD-SX)
This converts any kit from the SPD-SX backup data and loads it into the SPD-SX PRO.
Saving the loaded data (operations on the SPD-SX)
- On the SPD-SX, execute SAVE (USB MEMORY).
- Select MENU Ó UTILITY Ó SAVE (USB MEM).
- Use the cursor [à] [á] buttons to select “ALL” and press the [ENTER] button.
NOTE
Backup files saved with “KIT+SETTINGS” cannot be loaded into the SPD-SX PRO. Be sure to save as “ALL”.
- Use the cursor [à] [á] buttons to select the save destination, and press the [ENTER] button.
- Add a name as needed.
- Press the [ENTER] button.
- A confirmation message appears.
- If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
- Press the [ENTER] button.
Loading the saved data (operations on the SPD-SX PRO)
- Connect the USB flash drive containing the backup data of the SPD-SX to the USB port of the SPD-SX PRO.
- Save destination for backup data
- Select the [MENU] button Ó “BACKUP” Ó “LOAD SPD-SX” in that order, and press the [ENTER] button.
- Select the SPD-SX backup file that includes the kit(s) you wish to load.
- Select the check boxes of the kits to load.

Function
Explanation
[F1] (CHECK)
Selects/deselects the selected kits.
[F2] (CHECK ALL)
Selects/deselects all of the kits.
Use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to select the load destination, and press the [F6] (LOAD) button.- On the confirmation message, select “OK”, and press the [ENTER] button.
- The following screen is shown once loading is completed.
NOTE
- If the SPD-SX backup data includes WAV files that are extremely short or that are longer than 60 minutes, these WAV files are not loaded into the SPD-SX PRO.
- Parameters such as for effects or for output routing cannot be loaded (this is due to the difference in specifications between the SPD-SX and the SPD-SX PRO).
- Parameters such as volume which use different units respectively for the SPD-SX and SPD-SX PRO are automatically converted to the optimum values. Adjust the values after loading if they are not to your liking.
- Press the [ENTER] button to finish.
About data compatibility
The following data from the SPD-SX can be used on the SPD-SX PRO.
Parameter on the SPD-SX | Support status (µ: supported, –: not supported) |
|---|---|
WAVE Data | µ |
WAVE NAME | µ |
WAVE START/END | µ |
WAVE TEMPO | µ |
WAVE TAG | - |
| |
KIT NAME | µ |
KIT SUB NAME | µ |
KIT VOLUME | µ |
KIT TEMPO | µ |
PAD LINK | µ |
| |
WAVE Assign | µ |
VOLUME | µ |
PAN | µ |
TEMPO SYNC | µ |
MUTE GROUP | µ |
| |
LOOP | µ |
TRIG TYPE | µ |
DYNAMICS | µ |
POLY/MONO | µ |
| |
PAD CH | µ |
MIDI NOTE# | µ |
EXT CTRL | µ |
GATE TIME | µ |
| |
Effect parameters | - |
OUTPUT parameters | - |
SYSTEM parameters | - |