KETRON SD40 Arranger & Player – Mobility and Versatility

The KETRON SD40 is a modern sound module of the Arranger & Player type, designed for professional musicians and composers. Based on the SD7 model, it offers rich arranging functions, support for a wide range of instruments, and advanced editing tools. Thanks to its compact build, weighing only 2 kg, it is an ideal solution for artists needing high-quality sound anywhere.

Complete Sound Control

The SD40 offers 128-voice polyphony and 48-part multitimbrality. It is equipped with a library of 668 GM sounds, 5 user sound banks, and 48 drum kits with Live Drum modeling. Voice editing, V-Tone functions, Double Up/Down, and Harmony features allow users to customize every sound to their preferences.

Advanced Arranger and Player

The SD40 module features 260 built-in styles with a Full Audio Drum and Groove system, which can be further personalized. The style modeling function enables modifications of bass, drums, accompaniment, and orchestration. Four arranging programs (A-B-C-D) and functions such as auto fill, reintro, key start/stop, drum boost, or fill to arrange provide complete control over track arrangement.

Multifunctional Player

The SD40 supports a wide range of formats, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, MP4, AVI, MOV, FLV, CDG, JPG, TXT, and PDF. Advanced features such as marker, sync/next, autoplay, lead mute, GM part, lyric on/off, crossfade, and transposition make this device ideal for both stage performances and studio work.

Intuitive Operation

The SD40 features a 7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480 px and adjustable brightness, ensuring comfortable and intuitive operation. A built-in 16 GB SSD and additional USB ports and SD card slots allow storage and quick access to audio resources.

Advanced DSP Processor

The DSP effects include chorus, reverb, flanger, phaser, tremolo, rotary, echo delay, tap delay, equalizer, distortion, amp simulator, compressor, and filter. The SD40 offers 54 EFX insert types and 10 programmable insert chains.

Recording Capabilities

The SD40 allows direct stereo recording to internal storage. Editing functions include trimming, normalization, and MIDI recording of phrases and full songs.

Microphone and Voicetron Support

The module offers an XLR microphone input with gain sensitivity control, MICRO ON/OFF, and TALK functions. The built-in 3-voice Voicetron harmonizer has 10 factory presets and 10 user-programmable settings.

Connectivity and MIDI Compatibility

• MIDI: In 1 (GM), In 2 (keyboard), Out, Thru
• Audio Outputs: Left/Right stereo, MICRO OUT
• Guitar/microphone input
• Headphone output with separate drum, right, bass, click assignments

Compact Size and Portability

The SD40 has compact dimensions of 32 x 18 x 10 cm and weighs only 2 kg, making it an excellent choice for traveling musicians.

Summary

The KETRON SD40 is a versatile sound module that combines compact dimensions with advanced arranging and playback functions. With broad MIDI compatibility, an extensive sound library, and modern editing tools, it is an excellent choice for professional musicians and composers.