Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Digital Hand Percussion Instrument - Manual (Page 13)

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Effects
In addition to editing the instruments, the HandSonic provides other ways for you to modify the sound. These are
called “effects” (abbreviated “FX” ). While editing will modify the way in which the instrument produces sound, effects
can add a special effect to the sound produced by the instrument.
The HandSonic contains the following effect processors.
Multi-effects
(MFX1–3)
These provide a choice of effect types that let you distort the sound, add depth, or add cyclic
modulation. You can use three effect processors (MFX1–3) simultaneously.
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Ambience
This adds reverberation to the sound. It lets you create the sensation of performing in a
concert hall or studio.
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EQ
This lets you boost or cut the volume in the low, mid, and high-frequency regions of the
sound. You can use EQ to make the sound more powerful by boosting the low region, or
boost the high region to make the sound brighter.
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How the HandSonic is Structured
The following illustration shows how the kits, pads, layers, and FX are structured.
Kit 200
Settings for the entire HandSonic
(SYSTEM)
Kit 001
Kit settings (KIT)
M1
S1
EXT HEAD M2
S2 EXT RIM
M3
S3
HH PEDAL
M4
S4
M5
S5 S6 S7 D-BEAM S8
Pads FX
MFX 1
MFX 2
MFX 3
AMBIENCE
EQ
Inst A
Inst B
Pad settings