In the new version of the popular and already legendary Hand Percussion Pad from Roland, the Hand Sonic HPD-20, all of the proven functions of the processor were combined and were further developed and perfected. The result is a performance that is unmatchable for a Digital Percussion Pad.
Equipment of the HPD-20 Handsonic
850 percussion sounds from all around the world and music styles are included as standard, complemented by additional sounds that can be imported to the HPD-20 via USB. The 13 integrated silicone pads are very sensitive in the address and provide natural play feeling. Up to 12 minutes of sample memory offers enough time to import and edit whole loops and longer samples into kits, which gives the HPD-20 infinite sound variety. 100 preset kits come preprogrammed, and the set can be expanded even further with possibility of connection an additional Roland pan and a HiHat.
Numerous settings and multi-effects of the HPD-20
The preinstalled tools that come standard with the hand Percussion Pad HPD-20 allows the users to easily create their own sounds. Pitch, Delay and Volume, to name just a few, can be adjusted for each individual instrument in the User Kit Editing. Thanks to the Real-Time Modify button, the sound can be changed and edited while playing. An impressive and flexible performance is guaranteed.
ROLAND HPD-20 Handsonic Digital Drumpad Features
Dimensions (HxWxL): ~10x31x40 cm
Weight: 2.4 Kg
New SuperNatural-sound generator with 850 internal Sounds and additional memory
Up to 500 user Sounds/Loops (WAV-files)
10" playing surface, divided into;
13 Silicone pads with ultra sensitive dynamic address
Two sounds per pad (simultaneous or switchable)
200 Percussion Kits memory
USB COMPUTER connection for Audio/MIDI Interface
USB MEMORY-connection for USB Stick incl. Backup-Function
Display 64 x 128 LCD
25 Multi effects, Ambience, 3-Band EQ
Quick Rec-Function, Export as Audio files via USB
Diverse Controller for playing effects (Roll, D-Beam, Control)
Expandable Mini Drum/Percussion Kit (Stereo-Trigger input for Kick Pad and Hihat Controller).
MIX IN for external Audio Player (Stereo 6.3mm jack)
Ive been using the hpd20 for 2 weeks, and Im impressed! I also own the hpd15, which Ive been using as a full drumset with a roland hihat/kick combo in small gigs, and as a percussion instrument in large outdoor concerts! Bottomline, the hpd20 has better feel, softer rubber pads which should help if played on long concerts, and quite realistic sounds. You can also use your own sounds by loading them on a usb stick. The only minus is that roland hasnt provided a means to do that directly from the PC via usb. A sound management application for it would have helped a lot. I guess they will present this feature in the upcoming hpd25.
