Roland just announced another ‘toy’ for drummers. The SPD SX PRO Sampling Pad is an update on the Roland SPD-SX which has been around for quite a while now and is one of the most seen sampling pads on stages around the globe. I had a little look on what is new and want to … Read more
The SPD-SX is one of the most used electronic drum pads. You can use the Roland SPD SX in conjunction with Ableton Live to trigger drum samples, loops and to control a full performance with backing tracks, lights and video. How to start using the Roland SPD-SX with Ableton Live? When you start using new … Read more
“How can I change my (drum) samples and sounds which I trigger in a Drum Rack when switching to a different song in Ableton Live? “ As I’m getting this question on a quite reguar basis, I decided to write this blog post/manual. Ableton Live has a great concept for having multiple presets for Instruments, … Read more
This Max for Live device connects the Kit Change of the Roland SPD SX and the Chain Selector concept within Ableton Live. This way sound changes in Ableton Live can be monitored via the SPD SX. The +/- buttons of the SPD-SX can access to chain selector and the name and color of the connected … Read more
Roland SPD-SX is propably the most used drum pad live on stage. Many drummers use this pad to expand their sounds and/or to control Ableton Live via MIDI commands. There are lot of different combinations and set-ups which can be used here. (Please check my online course if you want to find out about all … Read more
Controlling Ableton Live via the SPD-SX can be expanded with some Max for Live plug-ins. You can make use of the “Audio Effect” buttons of your Roland SPD to control starting new songs, scenes, tempo tap and much more. Some parameters which are not accessible via the normal MIDI MAP function in Ableton Live are … Read more