Yes, you can play the pads on the SPD-S with your hands.
When doing so, please adjust the pad sensitivity and trigger settings for optimal response.
Follow the steps below:
- Set the unit to Patch mode or Wave mode.
- Press [SETUP] to access Setup Edit.
- Press the PAGE buttons to select "PAD," then press [ENTER].
- Strike the pad you want to adjust with your hand.
- Press the PAGE buttons to select parameters related to sensitivity and response, then adjust the values using the [-] and [+] buttons.
- When finished, press [PATCH] or [WAVE] to finish Setup Edit.