If you set Layer to Velocity Switch, be sure that the SENS parameter is set to the same value for both
pad banks (A/B). By changing the SENS value, you can shift the switching point of two sounds other-
wise.

Priority Ranking of Note Number Expression

When there are two or more sounds corresponding to Note Numbers that are received, only the sound
that is set to the highest priority Pad (according to the following chart) is played.
fig.75-b
If different Program Numbers are set to multiple pads that are set to the same Transmit Channel, then
when you switch Patches, the Program Number of the highest priority pad is transmitted.

Using the SPD-20 as a MIDI Sound Module

Incoming MIDI messages from an external device can also trigger the SPD-20’s sounds. The Instruments
specified by the sound parameters for each pad will be played by incoming note messages of the Note
Number specified for each pad. Incoming note messages are received on the Basic Channel.

Setting the Receive Channel (Basic Channel)

The SPD-20 receives MIDI messages (note messages, Program Change messages, Control Change mes-
sages) on its Basic Channel. When using an external MIDI device to play the SPD-20’s sound generator,
set the Transmit Channel of the external MIDI device to match the Basic Channel of the SPD-20.
1In the Edit mode, press [SELECT] to select the SYSTEM parameter
group.
2Use [ ] or [ ] to select BASIC CH.
3Use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to specify the channel number (1–16).
4Press [EDIT] to return to the Play mode.
MEMO
INT1 INT2 INT3 INT4 INT5 INT6 INT7 INT8
TRIG1 TRIG2 TRIG3 TRIG4 TRIG1 TRIG2 TRIG3 TRIG4
TRIG1 TRIG2 TRIG3 TRIG4 TRIG1 TRIG2 TRIG3 TRIG4
(Head) (Head) (Head) (Head) (Rim) (Rim) (Rim) (Rim)
INT1 INT2 INT3 INT4 INT5 INT6 INT7 INT8
(Head) (Head) (Head) (Head) (Rim) (Rim) (Rim) (Rim)
Pad Bank A
Pad Bank B
high priority
low priority
INT 1: Internal pad 1
TRIG 1: Trigger input 1
MEMO
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