Roland SPD-SX Effects Guide

Effect Guide
Master Effect List

The SPD-SX provides four types of master effect.
While performing, you can turn the [CONTROL 1] knob or [CONTROL 2] knob to vary the master effect.
FILTER
This applies a filter effect.
TYPE
Explanation
SIMPLE LPF
A filter that passes only the low-frequency range.
SIMPLE BPF
A filter that passes only a specific frequency range.
SIMPLE HPF
A filter that passes only the high-frequency range.
LPF+SYNC MOD
A filter that passes only the low-frequency range, with

added modulation that's synchronized to the current
kit tempo.
BPF+SYNC MOD
A filter that passes only a specific frequency range, with

kit tempo.
HPF+SYNC MOD
A filter that passes only the high-frequency range, with

kit tempo.
[CONTROL 1] knob
[CONTROL 2] knob
Changes the cutoff

frequency.
Changes the resonance level

of the filter.
You can make detailed settings for the master effect by using the MSTR FX EDIT quick menu thats shown in the MASTER
EFFECT screen.
The following parameters can be edited for each TYPE.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
Filter type
TYPE
LOW PASS, BAND PASS, HIGH

PASS
Frequency range passed by each filter

LOW PASS: Frequencies below the cutoff
BAND PASS: Frequencies in the region of the cutoff
HIGH PASS: Frequencies above the cutoff
Filter slope (damping characteristics; amount of damping per octave)
SLOPE
-12, -24, -36 dB
-36 dB: Extremely steep

-24 dB: Steep
-12 dB: Gentle
OFF: Specify the modulation (MOD RATE) as a numerical value.
RATE SYNC SW
OFF, ON
MOD RATE
0100, note (p. 6)
Rate of modulation
MOD DEPTH
0100
Depth of modulation
ON: Specify the modulation (MOD RATE) as a note.
How the cutoff frequency will be modulated.

TRI: Triangle wave
LFO WAVE
TRI, SINE, SAW, SQR
SINE: Sine wave

SAW: Sawtooth wave
SQR: Square wave
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Master Effect List
DELAY
This applies a delay effect.
TYPE
Explanation
STEREO NORMAL
A stereo delay.
STEREO SYNC
Delay is applied in synchronization with the current kit

tempo.
PAN
A tap delay effect, with quarter-note delay panned to

L/R.
PAN
A tap delay effect, with dotted eighth-note delay

panned to L/R.
PAN DOUBLE
A delay effect with dotted eighth-note delay panned to

L/R and doubled.
[CONTROL 1] knob
[CONTROL 2] knob
Changes the volume of the

delay.
Changes the proportion of

delayed sound thats fed
back to the input.
EFFECT screen.
Parameter
Value
TYPE
NORMAL, PAN
SYNC SW
OFF, ON
TIME
01300 ms, note (p. 6)
TAP TIME
0100%
LOW CUT
FLAT800 Hz
HIGH CUT
700 HzFLAT
DIRECT LEVEL
0100
Explanation
NORMAL: A simple delay
PAN:
A delay with the delay time panned to the L/R channels
OFF: Specify the delay time (DELAY TIME) as a numerical value.

ON: Specify the delay time (DELAY TIME) as a note.
Delay time (the time by which the sound is delayed)
Delay of the L-channel
Considering the R-channel delay time as 100%, this adjusts the L-channel delay time.
Frequency at which the low range will be cut
If you choose the FLAT setting, LOW CUT will not be applied.
Frequency at which the high range will be cut
If you choose the FLAT setting, HIGH CUT will not be applied.
Volume of the direct sound
Master Effect List
S.LOOP
This loops a short interval of the input sound (Short Loop).
While sound is playing, press the [S.LOOP] button; the sound at that moment will be played as a short loop.
TYPE
Explanation
MANUAL
The short loop will be turned on/off manually.
AUTO
The short loop will turn on/off within a quarter note.
AUTO
The short loop will turn on/off within an eighth note.
AUTO
The short loop will turn on/off within a sixteenth note.
AUTO FREERUN
The short loop will automatically turn on/off within the

interval specified by RATE.
[CONTROL 1] knob
[CONTROL 2] knob
Changes the rate of the

short loop.
Changes the volume of the

short loop.
EFFECT screen.
Parameter
Value
MODE
MANUAL, AUTO
Explanation
Specifies how the short loop will operate.
MANUAL: The short loop will be turned on/off manually.
AUTO:
RATE SYNC SW
OFF, ON
RATE
0127, note (p. 6)
TIMING
1ST HALF, 2ND HALF
The short loop will be turned on/off automatically.
OFF: The rate of the short loop will be specified as a numerical value
ON: The rate of the short loop will be specified as a note
The rate at which the short loop will repeat
The timing at which the short loop will occur when MODE is AUTO
1ST HALF: Loop the first half of the interval specified by RATE.
2ND HALF: Loop the second half of the interval specified by RATE.
Master Effect List
FX
This applies the effect of the specified TYPE.
TYPE
Explanation
[CONTROL 1] knob
[CONTROL 2] knob
THRU
No effect will apply.
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STEREO DELAY
A stereo delay.
SYNC DELAY
Applies a delay thats synchronized to the current kit

tempo.
Adjusts the volume of the

delay.
Adjusts the amount of

delayed sound thats fed
back to the input.
TAPE ECHO
A classic tape echo effect.
Adjusts the tape speed.

repetition for the echo
sound.
CHORUS
Applies chorus.
Adjusts the volume of the

chorus.
Adjusts the depth of

modulation.
Adjusts the rate of

modulation.

modulation.
Adjusts the rate of

modulation.
Adjusts the rate of pitch

change.
Adjusts the rate of

modulation.

modulation.
A stereo flanger.
FLANGER
This produces a metallic resonance reminiscent of a jet

airplane taking off or landing.
STEP FLANGER
The pitch of the flanger sound will change in steps.

A stereo phaser.
PHASER
This creates modulation by adding a phase-shifted copy

to the original sound.
STEP PHASER
A phaser effect that changes in steps.
Adjusts the rate of

modulation.
Adjusts the rate of stepwise

change.
EQUALIZER
Modifies the tonal character.
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COMPRESSOR
Makes the overall volume more consistent by limiting

loud sounds and boosting soft sounds.
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FILTER
Applies a filter effect.
Adjusts the cutoff frequency.
Adjusts the rate at which the

cutoff frequency will change.
FILT+DRIVE
A low-pass filter with overdrive; cuts the high-frequency

range, and adds distortion.
Adjusts the cutoff frequency.

overdrive distortion.
ISOLATOR
An equalizer that drastically reduces the volume,

creating unique effects by cutting the volume of specific boost/cut in the lowfrequency regions.
frequency range.

boost/cut in the highfrequency range.
TOUCH WAH
Applies a wah effect by varying a filter according to the

volume of the performance.
Adjusts the sensitivity at

which the filter will change.
Adjusts the center frequency

at which the wah effect is
applied.
DISTORTION
An effect that produces long sustain by distorting the

sound.
Adjusts the volume balance

between the direct sound
and the effect sound.
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RING MOD
Generates bell-like sounds by applying amplitude

modulation (AM) to the input signal.

amplitude modulation.
Adjusts the frequency at

which modulation is applied.
PITCH SHIFT
Shifts the pitch of the original sound.
Adjusts the amount of pitch

shift.
Adjusts the proportion of

pitch-shifted sound that is
fed back to the input.
VIBRATO
Applies vibrato.
Adjusts the vibrato rate.
Adjusts the vibrato depth.
REVERB
Applies reverberation.
Adjusts the volume of

reverb.
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SLICER
By repeatedly cutting the sound, this creates the

sensation that a rhythmic backing phrase is impressed
on the sound.
Adjusts the rate at which the

--sound is cut.
EFFECT screen.
For each TYPE of the FX group you can make settings for the same parameters as the Kit effects.
For details on the parameters for which settings can be made, refer to the Kit Effect List (p. 6).
* Parameters that are assigned to the [CONTROL 1] knob or [CONTROL 2] knob are not shown in the screen for detailed
settings.
Kit Effect List

The SPD-SX provides 20 types of kit effect.
FX1 TYPE/FX2 TYPE
THRU
Page
p. 7
FX1 TYPE/FX2 TYPE
Page
FILTER
p. 14
STEREO DLY
p. 7
FILT+DRIVE
p. 14
SYNC DELAY
p. 8
ISOLATOR
p. 14
TAPE ECHO
p. 9
TOUCH WAH
p. 15
CHORUS
p. 10
DISTORTION
p. 15
FLANGER
p. 11
RINGMOD
p. 16
STEP FLNGR
p. 11
PITCHSHIFT
p. 16
PHASER
p. 12
VIBRATO
p. 16
STEP PHASR
p. 12
REVERB
p. 17
EQ
p. 13
SLICER
p. 17
COMPRESSOR
p. 13
About note value

Some effect parameters (such as RATE or TIME) can be set in terms of a note value.
If the corresponding parameters RATE SYNC SW is ON, the setting can be specified as a note value, and the effect will
be synchronized with the current kit tempo.
Note:
Thirty-second note
Quarter note
Sixteenth note
Half-note triplet
Eighth-note triplet
Dotted quarter note
Dotted sixteenth note
Half note
Eighth note
Dotted half note
Quarter-note triplet
Whole note
Dotted eighth note
When RATE SYNC SW is set to OFF, a numerical value can be set for the relevant items.
* The note values that can be selected will differ depending on the effect type.
* If you specify the delay time as a note value, slowing down the tempo will not change the delay time beyond a
certain length. This is because there is an upper limit for the delay time; if the delay time is specified as a note value
and you slow down the tempo until this upper limit is reached, the delay time cannot change any further. This upper
limit is the maximum value that can be specified when setting the delay time as a numerical value.
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Kit Effect List
THRU
The effect wont be applied.
STEREO DLY
This is a stereo delay.
TYPE: NORMAL
L in
DIRECT LEVEL
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
DELAY
EFFECT LEVEL
EFFECT LEVEL
R in
L out
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
DELAY
R out
DIRECT LEVEL
TYPE: PAN
DIRECT LEVEL
L in
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
DELAY
EFFECT LEVEL
EFFECT LEVEL
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
R in
L out
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
DELAY
R out
DIRECT LEVEL
Parameter
Value
Explanation
TYPE
NORMAL, PAN
TIME
01300 ms
TAP TIME
0100 %
Assuming that the delay time of the R channel is 100%, this adjusts the delay time of
the L channel.
FEEDBACK
099 %
Adjusts the amount of the delay sound thats fed back into the effect.
LOW CUT
FLAT800 Hz
HIGH CUT
700 HzFLAT
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
Volume of the delay sound
DIRECT LEVEL
0100

PAN:
This determines the delay time.

L channel delay time
Frequency at which the low-frequency range will be cut

With the FLAT setting, LOW CUT will not be applied.
Frequency at which the high-frequency range will be cut
With the FLAT setting, HIGH CUT will not be applied.
Kit Effect List
SYNC DELAY
This is a stereo delay.
The delay time is set in terms of a note value.
TYPE: NORMAL
L in
DIRECT LEVEL
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
DELAY
EFFECT LEVEL
EFFECT LEVEL
R in
L out
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
DELAY
R out
DIRECT LEVEL
TYPE: PAN
DIRECT LEVEL
L in
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
DELAY
EFFECT LEVEL
EFFECT LEVEL
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
R in
L out
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
DELAY
R out
DIRECT LEVEL
Parameter
Value
Explanation
TYPE
NORMAL, PAN
TIME(TEMPO)
Note
TAP TIME
0100%
Assuming that the delay time of the R channel is 100%, this adjusts the delay time of
the L channel.
FEEDBACK
099%
Adjusts the amount of the delay sound thats fed back into the effect.
LOW CUT
FLAT800 Hz
HIGH CUT
700 HzFLAT
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
Volume of the delay sound
DIRECT LEVEL
0100

PAN:
This determines the delay time.

L channel delay time

Kit Effect List
TAPE ECHO
A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space
Echo.
L in
DIRECT LEVEL
TAPE ECHO
R in
Parameter
L out
ECHO LEVEL
ECHO LEVEL
R out
DIRECT LEVEL
Value
Explanation
Combination of playback heads to use Select from three different heads with different
delay times.
MODE
S, M, L, S+M, S+L, M+L, S+M+L S: Short

M: Middle
L: Long
Tape speed
REPEAT RATE
0127
INTENSITY
0127
Amount of delay repeats
BASS
-15+15 dB
Boost/cut for the lower range of the echo sound
TREBLE
-15+15 dB
Boost/cut for the upper range of the echo sound
L64CENTERR63
Independent panning for the short, middle, and long playback heads
Increasing this value will shorten the spacing of the delayed sounds.
HEAD S PAN
HEAD M PAN
HEAD L PAN
Amount of tape-dependent distortion to be added
TAPE DIST
05
W/F RATE
0127
W/F DEPTH
0127
Depth of wow/flutter
ECHO LEVEL
0100
Volume of the echo sound
DIRECT LEVEL
0100
LEVEL
0100
Output level
This simulates the slight tonal changes that can be detected by signal-analysis
equipment. Increasing this value will increase the distortion.
Speed of wow/flutter (complex variation in pitch caused by tape wear and rotational
irregularity)
Kit Effect List
CHORUS
This applies a chorus effect.
MODE: MONO
L in
DIRECT LEVEL
EFFECT
LEVEL
R in
L out
CHORUS
DIRECT LEVEL
R out
MODE: STEREO 1
L in
DIRECT LEVEL
EFFECT
LEVEL
R in
L out
CHORUS
DIRECT LEVEL
R out
MODE: STEREO 2
L in
DIRECT LEVEL
EFFECT
LEVEL
R in
Parameter
L out
CHORUS
DIRECT LEVEL
Value
R out
Explanation
MONO:
MODE
MONO, STEREO 1, STEREO 2
A chorus that outputs the same sound to the L/R channels
STEREO 1: A stereo two-stage chorus that adds a separate chorus sound to the L/R
channels
STEREO 2: The original sound is output to the L-channel, and the effect sound to the
R-channel.
10
RATE
0100
Frequency of modulation
DEPTH
0100
Depth of modulation
PRE DELAY
0.040.0 ms
Time from when the original sound is output until the effect sound is output
LOW CUT
FLAT800 Hz
HIGH CUT
700 HzFLAT
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
Volume of the effect sound
DIRECT LEVEL
0100

Kit Effect List
FLANGER
The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
RATE SYNC SW
OFF, ON
RATE
0100, note
DEPTH
0100
Depth of modulation
MANUAL
0100
Center frequency at which the effect is applied
RESONANCE
0100
Amount of resonance (amount of feedback)
SEPARATION
0100
Spaciousness of the sound
LOW CUT
FLAT800 Hz
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
DIRECT LEVEL
0100
OFF: Specify the modulation (RATE) as a numerical value.

ON: Specify the modulation (RATE) as a note value.

STEP FLNGR
This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be specified in
terms of a note value of a specified tempo.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
RATE SYNC SW
OFF, ON
RATE
0100, note
STEP SYNC SW
OFF, ON
STEP RATE
0100, note
Rate (period) of pitch change
DEPTH
0100
Depth of modulation
MANUAL
0100
RESONANCE
0100
SEPARATION
0100
LOW CUT
FLAT800 Hz
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
DIRECT LEVEL
0100

OFF: Specify the pitch change (STEP RATE) as a numerical value.
ON: Specify the pitch change (STEP RATE) as a note value.

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Kit Effect List
PHASER
A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
TYPE
4 STAGE, 8 STAGE, 12 STAGE
Number of stages in the phaser
RATE SYNC SW
OFF, ON
RATE
0100, note
DEPTH
0100
Depth of modulation
MANUAL
0100
RESONANCE
0100
SEPARATION
0100
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
DIRECT LEVEL
0100

STEP PHASR
This is a stereo phaser. The phaser effect will be varied gradually.
12
Parameter
Value
Explanation
TYPE
4 STAGE, 8 STAGE, 12 STAGE
Number of stages in the phaser
RATE SYNC SW
OFF, ON
RATE
0100, note
STEP SYNC SW
OFF, ON
STEP RATE
0100, note
Rate of the step-wise change in the phaser effect
DEPTH
0100
Depth of modulation
MANUAL
0100
RESONANCE
0100
SEPARATION
0100
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
DIRECT LEVEL
0100

OFF: Specify the step-wise change (STEP RATE) as a numerical value.
ON: Specify the step-wise change (STEP RATE) as a note value.
Kit Effect List
EQ
This adjusts the tone as a equalizer.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
LOWCUT FREQ
FLAT800 Hz
LOW GAIN
-20+20 dB
Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
PKG1 FREQ
20.0 Hz10.0 kHz
Center frequency of PKG1
PKG1 Q
0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
PKG1 GAIN
-20+20 dB
Amount of boost/cut for PKG1
PKG2 FREQ
20.0 Hz10.0 kHz
Center frequency of PKG2
PKG2 Q
0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
PKG2 GAIN
-20+20 dB
Amount of boost/cut for PKG2
HI GAIN
-20+20 dB
Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
HICUT FREQ
700 HzFLAT
LEVEL
-20+20 dB

Width of PKG1
Higher values make the width more narrow.
Width of PKG2
Higher values make the width more narrow.
Frequency at which the high-frequency range is cut

Output level
COMPRESSOR
Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
THRESHOLD
-480 dB
Adjusts the volume at which compression begins.
ATTACK
0100
Sets the time from when the input exceeds the THRESHOLD until the volume starts
eing compressed.
RELEASE
099
Adjusts the time after the signal volume falls below the THRESHOLD Level until
compression is no longer applied.
RATIO
2:1100:1
Compression ratio
KNEE
SOFT, HARD
The sounds attack at the moment that compression begins to be applied.
MAKE UP
0+24 dB
Adjusts the output gain
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Kit Effect List
FILTER
This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency can be varied cyclically.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
Filter type
TYPE
LOW PASS, BAND PASS, HIGH

PASS
Frequency range that will pass through each filter

LOW PASS: Frequencies below the cutoff
BAND PASS: Frequencies in the region of the cutoff
HIGH PASS: Frequencies above the cutoff
CUTOFF
0127
RESONANCE
0127
Cutoff frequency of the filter

Filter resonance level
Increasing this value will emphasize the region near the cutoff frequency.
Filter slope (damping characteristics; amount of damping per octave)
SLOPE
-12, -24, -36 dB
-12 dB: Gentle

-24 dB: Steep
-36 dB: Extremely steep
RATE SYNC SW
OFF, ON
MOD RATE
0100, note
OFF: Specify the modulation (MOD RATE) as a numerical value.

ON: Specify the modulation (MOD RATE) as a note.
Rate of modulation
How the cutoff frequency will be modulated.
TRI: Triangle wave
LFO WAVE
TRI, SINE, SAW, SQR
SINE: Sine wave

SAW: Sawtooth wave (upward)
SQR: Square wave
MOD DEPTH
0100
Depth of modulation
FILT+DRIVE
This is a low-pass filter equipped with overdrive. It cuts the upper range and adds distortion.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
CUTOFF
0127
RESONANCE
0127
DRIVE
0127
Amount of distortion
LEVEL
0100
Output level
Cutoff frequency of the filter

Increasing this value will raise the cutoff frequency.
Filter resonance level
Increasing this value will emphasize the region near the cutoff frequency.
ISOLATOR
This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing you to add a special effect to the sound by cutting the volume in
varying ranges.
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Parameter
Value
Explanation
LOW
-60+4 dB
These boost and cut each of the low frequency ranges.
MID
-60+4 dB
These boost and cut each of the middle frequency ranges.
HIGH
-60+4 dB
These boost and cut each of the high frequency ranges.
LEVEL
0100
Output level
Kit Effect List
TOUCH WAH
This produces a wah effect by modifying the filter in correspondence with the volume of the performance.
Parameter
Value
MODE
LPF, BPF
Explanation
Type of filter
LPF: The wah effect will be applied over a wide frequency range.
BPF: The wah effect will be applied over a narrow frequency range.
Sets the direction in which the frequency will change when the touch wah filter is
modulated.
POLARITY
DOWN, UP
SENS
0100
Adjusts the sensitivity with which the filter is controlled.
FREQUENCY
0100
Center frequency at which the wah effect is applied
PEAK
0100
Adjusts the amount of the wah effect that will occur in the range of the center
frequency.
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
DIRECT LEVEL
0100
DOWN: The filter will change toward a lower frequency.

UP:
The filter will change toward a higher frequency.
Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be affected.
DISTORTION
This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain.
BALANCE (D)
L in
DISTORTION
R in
EFFECT
LEVEL
BALANCE (W)
BALANCE (D)
L out
R out
Parameter
Value
Explanation
TYPE
MID BOOST, CLEAN BOOST,

TREBLE BST, BLUES OD,
CRUNCH, NATURAL OD,
OD-1, T-SCREAM, TURBO OD,
WARM OD, DISTORTION,
MILD DS, MID DS, RAT,
GUV DS, DST+, MODERN DS,
SOLID DS, STACK, LOUD,
METAL ZONE, LEAD,
'60S FUZZ, Oct FUZZ,
MUFF FUZZ
Selects the type of distortion.
DRIVE
0120
Amount of distortion
BOTTOM
-50+50
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.
TONE
-50+50
Tone quality of distorted sound
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
BALANCE
D100 : 0WD0 : 100W
Volume balance between the direct sound (D) and the effect sound (W)
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Kit Effect List
RINGMOD
This is an effect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You can also change
the modulation frequency in response to changes in the volume of the sound sent into the effect.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
FREQUENCY
0127
Adjusts the frequency at which modulation is applied.
SENS
0127
Adjusts the amount of frequency modulation applied.
POLARITY
UP, DOWN
LOW GAIN
-15+15 dB
Amount of boost/cut for the effect sounds lower range
HIGH GAIN
-15+15 dB
Amount of boost/cut for the effect sounds upper range
BALANCE
D100 : 0WD0 : 100W
Volume balance between the direct sound (D) and the effect sound (W)
LEVEL
0100
Output level
Parameter
Value
Explanation
PITCH
-24+24
Adjusts the pitch in semitone steps.
FINE
-50+50
FEEDBACK
0100%
Adjusts the proportion of the pitch shifted sound that is fed back into the effect.
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
DIRECT LEVEL
0100
Determines whether the frequency modulation moves towards higher frequencies

(UP) or lower frequencies (DOWN).
PITCHSHIFT
A stereo pitch shifter.
Amount of pitch change

100 steps of FINE are equivalent to one step of PITCH.
VIBRATO
This effect adds vibrato sound.
16
Parameter
Value
Explanation
RATE
0100
Frequency of vibrato
DEPTH
0100
Depth of vibrato
Kit Effect List
REVERB
Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space.
L in
DIRECT LEVEL
EFFECT
LEVEL
R in
REVERB
L out
GRBL REV LVL
GRBL REV LVL
DIRECT LEVEL
R out
Parameter
Value
Explanation
TYPE
AMBIENCE, ROOM,
HALL 1, HALL 2, PLATE
Type of reverb
REVERB TIME
099
Time length of reverberation
PRE DELAY
0100
Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the reverb sound is heard.
LOW CUT
FLAT800 Hz
HIGH CUT
700 HzFLAT
DENSITY
010
Density of the reverberation
EFFECT LEVEL
0100
Input volume of the reverberation
DIRECT LEVEL
0100
GRBL REV LVL
0100
Output volume of the reverberation

SLICER
By applying successive cuts to the sound, this effect turns a conventional sound into a sound that appears to be played as a
backing phrase. This is especially effective when applied to sustain type sounds.
Parameter
Value
Explanation
PATTERN
015
Timing at which the sound is cut
RATE SYNC SW
OFF, ON
RATE
0100, note
Rate at which PATTERN is to be repeated
ATTACK
0127
Speed at which the level changes between steps
OFF: Specify the frequency (RATE) as a numerical value

ON: Specify the frequency (RATE) as a note value
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What are the different types of master effects provided by the SPD-SX?

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What parameters can be edited for each master effect type?

What parameters can be edited for each master effect type?

Effect Guide

Master Effect List

A filter that passes only the low-frequency range.

A filter that passes only a specific frequency range.

A filter that passes only the high-frequency range.

A filter that passes only the low-frequency range, with

A filter that passes only a specific frequency range, with

A filter that passes only the high-frequency range, with

Changes the cutoff

Changes the resonance level

LOW PASS, BAND PASS, HIGH

Frequency range passed by each filter

-12, -24, -36 dB

-36 dB: Extremely steep

0100, note (p. 6)

ON: Specify the modulation (MOD RATE) as a note.

How the cutoff frequency will be modulated.

TRI, SINE, SAW, SQR

SINE: Sine wave

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Master Effect List

Delay is applied in synchronization with the current kit

A tap delay effect, with quarter-note delay panned to

A tap delay effect, with dotted eighth-note delay

A delay effect with dotted eighth-note delay panned to

Changes the volume of the

Changes the proportion of

01300 ms, note (p. 6)

A delay with the delay time panned to the L/R channels

OFF: Specify the delay time (DELAY TIME) as a numerical value.

Master Effect List

The short loop will be turned on/off manually.

The short loop will turn on/off within a quarter note.

The short loop will turn on/off within an eighth note.

The short loop will turn on/off within a sixteenth note.

The short loop will automatically turn on/off within the

Changes the rate of the

Changes the volume of the

0127, note (p. 6)

1ST HALF, 2ND HALF

The short loop will be turned on/off automatically.

Master Effect List

No effect will apply.

Applies a delay thats synchronized to the current kit

Adjusts the volume of the

Adjusts the amount of

A classic tape echo effect.

Adjusts the tape speed.

Adjusts the amount of

Adjusts the volume of the

Adjusts the depth of

Adjusts the rate of

Adjusts the depth of

Adjusts the rate of

Adjusts the rate of pitch

Adjusts the rate of