Roland propels digital hand percussion into a new dimension with the new HandSonic HPD-20, a one of a kind and versatile percussion style instrument which is ideal for a huge range of music creators, from percussionists and drummers to electronic dance music performers, composers, and producers. Featuring the renowned SuperNATURAL sound engine and robust multi-effects, the HPD-20 offers 850 dynamic, ready-to-play sounds, as well as the ability to import custom sounds via USB flash memory. 13 pads provide ultra-sensitive response and versatile control options for playing included sounds or external MIDI instruments which opens up an incredible range of expression. The HandSonic pad interface also shines in computer music applications, where it’s ideal for playing virtual instruments, recording MIDI and audio performances in DAW software, and much more. And with its trigger inputs, users can easily expand the HPD-20 with a Roland pad and hi-hat controller to build a super-compact but versatile percussion set.

Features

• 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
• Roland’s 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, ambience, 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