Performing, Pads, P. 14 – Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Digital Hand Percussion Instrument User Manual
Page 14: Strike, Press, Roll
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Quick Guide
Performing
Here’s how to use the HandSonic’s pads and D-BEAM for a variety of performance techniques.
Pads
Strike
Strike a pad using your palm or fingers (one to three fingers). The sound you hear will depend on the force of your strike.
For the two pads closest to you (M1, M2), the tonal character will change depending on the location of your strike.
The tonal change or effect will differ depending on the instrument.
Press
Each of the pads can be pressed using your hand or elbow.
By pressing one pad while you strike another pad, you can shorten (mute) the sound or raise the pitch. The tonal
change or effect will differ depending on the kit.
You can specify the muting or pitch change for
each pad.
Roll
Press the [ROLL] button to make it light, and press a pad; the sound will play repeatedly. The pressure you apply will
affect the volume or tonal character.
To specify the speed of the roll, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ROLL] button.
Strike with
your fingers
Strike with
your palm
The M1 and M2 pads
will vary the sound
according to the
location of the strike.
Use your palm or fingers
to strike the main pads
(M1–M5).
The M5 pad can also
be struck using your
fist.
Use your fingers to strike
the sub-pads (S1–S8).
M1
M2
M5
M3
S1
S2
S7
S3
S6
S4
S5
S8
M4
Strike!
While pressing...
1
2
1
Press!
2