Roland SPD-SX & Pro Expansion - Drum Bundle Vol 1

Introducing Yurt Rock’s first-ever expansion pack for the Roland SPD-SX and SPD-SX Pro. This collection brings an incredible selection of 30 brand-new acoustic drum kits straight to your Roland pads. Each kit is meticulously crafted and features performances from legendary drummers such as Curt Bisquera (Tom Petty, Mick Jagger), Antonio Sanchez (Pat Metheny, Birdman), Blair Sinta (Alanis Morissette, Chris Cornell), Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters), Joey Waronker (Beck, Roger Waters), and Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean, Studio), to name a few.

This expansion offers an extensive range of sounds—whether you’re after super “dry” and “tight” studio kits, massive “open” rock drums, or dynamic bebop and funk kits. With a unique combination of drums and cymbals for each kit, the Yurt Rock Roland Expansion Pack provides you with endless sonic possibilities to elevate your performances.

Transform your Roland SPD-SX and SPD-SX Pro into a powerful acoustic drum arsenal featuring the kits from some of the world's top drummers.

Use a different brand of drum pad? We also provide all of the individual samples as WAV files, so you can easily import into any pad, sampler or DAW!

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Works in both The Roland SPD-SX & SPD-SX Pro:

How to install into the SPD-SX and SPD-SX Pro Yurt Rock Expansions:

Step 1: Prepare the USB Thumb Drive

1. Insert your USB thumb drive into your computer.

2. Format the USB drive to FAT32 format if it’s not already formatted. Make sure to back up any data on the USB before formatting.

• Windows: Right-click on the USB drive in File Explorer, choose Format, select FAT32, and click “Start.”

• Mac: Open Disk Utility, select the USB drive, click Erase, and format it as MS-DOS (FAT).

Step 2: Transfer the Expansion to the USB Drive

1. After extracting the ZIP file, locate the “Roland” folder in the extracted files.

2. Copy the entire “Roland” folder to the root directory of the USB thumb drive. Do not place it inside any other folders, and ensure the folder structure remains intact.

Step 3: Import The Yurt Rock Expansion into the SPD-SX or SPD-SX Pro

For the SPD-SX:

1. Safely eject the USB drive from your computer and insert it into the USB port of the Roland SPD-SX.

2. On the SPD-SX, press the MENU button.

3. Navigate to UTILITY > LOAD > Backup Load, and press ENTER.

4. The SPD-SX will detect the backup file from your USB drive. Select the backup and press ENTER to start the restore process.

5. Wait for the SPD-SX to import the kits. Once the process is complete, the new kits will be available on your SPD-SX.

For the SPD-SX Pro:

1. Insert the USB Thumb Drive:

• Plug your USB thumb drive, containing the saved kits, into the SPD-SX’s USB port.

2. Access the Backup Menu:

• Press the Menu button, navigate to Backup, and select Load 1 Kit. This will open a list of kits saved on the USB drive.

3. Choose the Kit to Load:

• Scroll through the list and select the specific kit you want to load.

• You may be prompted to select a location on the SPD-SX where you’d like to load the kit. Pick an empty or desired kit slot.

4. Confirm the Import:

• Confirm the load when prompted, and the SPD-SX will transfer the selected kit and any associated samples from the USB drive.

5. Repeat if Needed:

• If you want to load additional individual kits, repeat the process for each kit.

Step 3: Verify and Use the New Kits

1. Once the Expansion is imported, you can navigate to the Kits section on your SPD-SX or SPD-SX Pro to check the newly installed kits. 

2. Play the new kits on your pads and ensure everything was imported correctly.

*IMPORTANT Notes:

• If you're a SPD-SX user, back up any existing data on your SPD-SX  before loading the Expansion on an external drive, as the Expansion Import process will overwrite current kits and settings. SPD-SX Pro users, you won't need to backup your data, as you can import each individual new kit from the expansion in the kit location of your choice.

• If you want to restore your SPD-SX and SPD-SX Pro to the original factory kits and settings, you can download them from Roland's website: SPD-SX restore and SPD-SX Pro restore.

Featured Artists:

This Roland Expansion includes custom kits from the following drummers: Antonio Sanchez, Mike Clark, Joey Waraonker, Rich Redmond, Curt Bisquera, George Fludas, Victor Indrizzo, Blair Sinta, Chris Kimmerer, Wally Ingram, Brian Frasier-Moore, Terrance Higgins, George Sluppick & Shawn Zorn.