Roland HPD-20 HandSonic Digital Hand Percussion Controller

Description

Roland HPD-20 HandSonic Digital Hand Percussion Controller

Roland takes digital hand percussion to a new dimension with the HandSonic HPD-20, a unique and versatile instrument thats ideal for a wide range of music creators, from percussionists and drummers to electronic dance music performers, composers, and producers. Equipped with the renowned SuperNATURAL sound engine and potent multi-effects, the HPD-20 offers 850 dynamic, ready-to-play sounds, plus the ability to import your own custom sounds via USB flash memory. 13 pads provide ultra-sensitive response and flexible control options for playing onboard sounds and external MIDI instruments with an incredible range of expression. The HandSonic pad interface also excels in computer music applications, where its perfect for playing virtual instruments, recording MIDI and audio performances in DAW software, and much more. And with its convenient trigger inputs, you can easily expand the HPD-20 with a Roland pad and hi-hat controller to build a super-compact percussion set.

• Powerful hand percussion instrument for live performance and studio music production
• 850 ready-to-play sounds include percussion from around the world, melodic instruments, drums, tones for modern electronica beats, and more
• Rolands acclaimed SuperNATURAL sound engine delivers unparalleled tone quality and expressiveness
• Import up to 500 of your own WAV sounds via USB flash memory and assign them to pads
• Deep editing capability allows you to tweak and layer instruments and process tones with three independent multi-effects engines, ambiance, and EQ
• 13 silicone rubber pads provide ultra-sensitive velocity response and a comfortable feel
• Dynamic pad assignments let you dampen, mute, and tune sounds for authentic performance of acoustic hand percussion-like congas and tabla
• Roll button and Realtime Modify knob; D-BEAM for controlling sounds and effects with hand movements
• Easily capture performances and ideas with the Quick Rec function and export them as WAV audio files to USB flash memory
• Inputs for connecting a Roland pad and hi-hat controller (sold separately)
• USB Computer port for audio/MIDI communication with popular music software, including DAWs and standalone virtual instruments

The HPD-20 comes with 850 onboard sounds that are instantly accessible and ready to play. At your command is an enormous library of ethnic percussion instruments from around the world, as well as melodic and orchestra percussion. Traditional drum kit sounds are also on tap, plus a large selection of electronic tones that are ideal for current music. The HPD-20 provides 200 total kitsincluding 100 kits filled with ready-to-go setupsand you can freely modify any kit just how you like for any style or playing situation. In addition to its built-in sounds, the HPD-20 gives you the ability to import up to 500 of your own WAV sounds and play them from the pads. Just load up a USB flash drive with your favorite sounds from your computer, then connect it to the HPD-20 to import them, assign them to pads, and create your own kits.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 10-Inch silicone pad surface, separated into 13 playable zones
• D-Beam Controller
• 1 dual-zone external trigger input
• 1 hi-hat controller input
• 1/4-Inch headphone output
• 5-pin MIDI In and Out
• 1/4-Inch foot switch input
• 1/4-Inch mix input
• Stereo 1/4-Inch outputs
• USB-B connection for MIDI over USB
• USB-A connection for flash drive
• Included In Box
• HPD-20 HandSonic
• Power Supply
• User Manual

Manufacturer:Roland
Model:HPD-20
SKU:I303045-N-3-WHXD
UPC: 761294503423

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