How to Format a Memory Card for an SPD-S Drum Pad

Some card readers are also built into the computer.

The Roland SPD-S drum pad is a great tool for any musician. The drum triggers and sample sounds can add textures and layers to a live drum kit. The percussion pad also comes with pre-programmed drum loops. The ambient and mood-creating sound effects add another dimension to a live show production. In a studio setting, the SPD-S can be plugged directly into a mixing board to be recorded. A memory card will be useful when it comes to saving the samples you've created.

Things You'll Need

• Compact Flash memory card
• Memory card reader
• SPD-S drum pad

Instructions

1. Insert the memory card into the card reader. Click your desktop's "Computer" or "My Computer" icon.

2. Double-click the icon of the memory card and browse its contents to make sure it is the correct drive.

3. Right-click the icon and select "Format." Do not change any of the settings, and click "Start." Click "OK" when the computer asks you one last time if you wish to format.

4. Double-click and browse the drive to ensure it is empty. Insert the card into the SPD-S drum pad.

Tips & Warnings

• If your computer is not equipped with a card reader, you can purchase an external multi-platform reader from most electronics retail stores.

• Be sure you are formatting the correct card, as this process wipes all information off the card and cannot be undone.

References

• SanDisk: Formatting a memory card

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish