If your SPD::ONE WAV PAD (SPD-1W) produces no sound when you strike the pad, check the following three possible causes.
Cause 1: No audio file is assigned to the selected wave
In the factory default settings, Wave knob positions 6 through 12 have no audio file assigned, so no sound is produced when these positions are selected. To import an audio file:
- Prepare a WAV file (44.1 kHz, 16-bit).
- Connect the SPD-1W to your computer using a micro-USB cable that supports data transfer.
- Copy the audio file into the "Master" folder that appears on your computer.
- Rename the file to specify its playback type (see the table below).
Play type File name Explanation ONE-SHOT POLY XXX_p.wav When you strike the pad repeatedly, new notes are overlaid with previous notes. ONE-SHOT MONO XXX_m.wav When you strike the pad, the new note silences and replaces the previous note. Sounds are not layered. PHRASE ALT XXX_ph.wav Strike the pad to play back, and strike again to stop. This is ideal if you want to play/stop a song. LOOP ALT XXX_l.wav The wave plays repeatedly. When you strike the pad, the wave plays repeatedly until you strike the pad once again. - Safely disconnect the unit from your computer before unplugging the micro-USB cable.
The following video provides detailed instructions on how to import audio files:
“Importing a Sound (SPD::ONE WAV PAD)” Roland SPD::ONE #08
Cause 2: The [THRES] knob is set too high
The [THRES] knob on the side panel adjusts the minimum sensitivity of the pad. Turning it to the right makes the pad respond only to harder strikes. If the pad only produces sound when struck very hard, turn the [THRES] knob to the left to lower the threshold.
Note: Turning the knob too far to the left may cause the pad to produce sound from external noise or vibration. While striking the pad, slowly turn the knob to match your playing strength.
Note: When the wave play type is set to PHRASE ALT or LOOP ALT, the threshold is automatically optimized to prevent unintended triggering, and manual adjustment is not available.
Cause 3: Layer settings are incorrect
The SPD-1W can assign multiple waves to a single pad. If the settings are incorrect, the pad may not produce sound. To configure layered sounds:
- Prepare a WAV file (44.1 kHz, 16-bit).
- Connect the SPD-1W to your computer using a micro-USB cable that supports data transfer.
- Copy the audio file into the "Master" folder that appears on your computer.
- Open the "_advanced.txt" file in the Master folder.
- Edit the value after the colon (":") for each parameter.
Note: Double-byte characters cannot be used. - Save and close the "_advanced.txt" file.
The following videos provide detailed instructions on how to configure layered sounds:
“Layering Sounds (SPD::ONE WAV PAD)” Roland SPD::ONE #10
“Changing How Sounds are Layered (SPD::ONE WAV PAD)” Roland SPD::ONE #11