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How to Update Your Roland SPD-30 and Download New Patches

The Roland SPD-30 is a versatile electronic percussion pad that lets you create and play your own sounds and rhythms. It comes with 50 preset kits and hundreds of instruments, but you can also expand its sonic palette by updating its system program and downloading new patches from the Roland website.

In this article, we will show you how to update your SPD-30 to the latest version (Ver.2.03) and how to download and load new patches from the web. You will need the following items:

    • Your SPD-30
    • A USB-memory device (Roland M-UF1G / M-UF2G)
    • A computer with a USB connector (Windows or Mac)
    • The update file and the patch files (available from the Roland website)

    How to Update Your SPD-30

    Updating your SPD-30 will give you access to new features and improvements, such as new kit names, instrument names, and effects. To update your SPD-30, follow these steps:

      • Extract the zip file on your computer to get two files: "spd30.bin" and "spd30_prog1.bin".
      • Copy these two files onto the root directory of your USB-memory device. Do not copy the folder that contains them.
      • Eject the USB-memory device from your computer and connect it to your SPD-30 with the power turned off.
      • Turn on your SPD-30 while holding down the [F3] button. You will see a screen that shows the current version and the new version of the system program.
      • Press [F1] to start the update process. It will take about 20 seconds to complete.
      • When you see "completed" on the screen, turn off your SPD-30 and disconnect the USB-memory device.
      • Turn on your SPD-30 again and check the system program version by choosing MENU -> SYSTEM -> INFO. It should show Version 2.03 or later.

      How to Download and Load New Patches

      Patches are files that contain new sounds and settings for your SPD-30. You can download patches from various sources on the web, such as the Roland website, the Vdrums forum, or YouTube videos. To download and load patches, follow these steps:

        • Find a patch that you like and download it to your computer. Patches usually have a .spd extension.
        • Copy the patch file onto your USB-memory device. You can put it in any folder or subfolder.
        • Eject the USB-memory device from your computer and connect it to your SPD-30 with the power turned on.
        • Choose MENU -> KIT -> LOAD -> PATCH.
        • Select the patch file that you want to load using the cursor buttons and [+] or [-]. You can also use [F1] or [F2] to change folders.
        • Press [F3] (LOAD) to load the patch into your current kit. You will see "loading" on the screen.
        • When you see "completed" on the screen, press [EXIT] to return to the main screen. You can now play the patch that you loaded.

        Note: Loading a patch

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