The Legendary Percussion Pad, Updated for Modern Performances :- Over 20 years ago, the introduction of the SPD-20 took the world—and especially India—by storm. Legions of Indian musicians embraced the “OCTAPAD” as their primary instrument, and SPD-20 sounds have become the highlight of Bollywood, folk, devotional, and many other live music genres across the country. Designed with the latest Roland percussion technologies and filled with user-requested features, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO takes performance to the next level while fully retaining the core appeal of the classic SPD-20. The OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO offers the famous eight-pad layout, legendary sounds, and rugged durability of the original SPD-20, newly enhanced with more responsive playability and an updated user interface. There are also new many sounds and kits for the music of India, with instruments like dholak, mridangam, kanjira, Halgi, Tasha, and more offering natural tones with authentic feel and dynamic response. Easy to carry and compact enough to fit in the tightest spaces, the OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO delivers everything you need to cover percussion in all music genres and settings, from small indoor functions to large-scale outdoor performances. Classic SPD-20 Sounds—and More The next-generation OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO provides an enhanced experience for the thousands of players across India who’ve adopted the SPD-20 as their main instrument. Every sound from the original percussion pad is available, plus an impressive selection of new ones to choose from. To make things even better, EQ, compression, and three onboard effects engines—each with 38 multi-effects types—can be applied to a single instrument, further broadening the sonic possibilities. Authentic Sounds from Around the World The OCTAPAD SPD-20 PRO’s new sounds give players what they need to meet today’s diverse and ever-changing live performance and studio production demands. Sampled in the highest quality, these premium sounds allow percussion