Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Digital Hand Percussion Instrument - Manual (Page 44)

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Connecting the HandSonic to a Computer
If you connect the HandSonic to a computer, you’ll be able to record the HandSonic’s performance on your computer as
audio or as MIDI, or use the HandSonic to listen to audio that’s being played by your computer.
This is a convenience when you’re using a computer to create rhythm tracks or to record, and you can also enjoy playing the
HandSonic along with songs being played back from your computer.
Installing the USB driver
Before connecting the HandSonic to your computer, you must first install the USB driver.
You can download the USB driver from the Roland website.
http://www.roland.com/support/en/
For the operating requirements, refer to the Roland website.
The driver program and installation procedure will differ depending on your system.
For details, refer to the “Readme.htm” included with the downloaded file.
Connecting to your computer
Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the HandSonic’s USB COMPUTER port
with your computer’s USB port.
USB audio and USB MIDI are supported.
You can change the volume of the USB audio (p. 65).
* Power-on the HandSonic before you start up the audio/MIDI application on your computer.
* Do not power-off the HandSonic while you’re using the application.
* Use a USB cable that supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
USB cable
(sold separately)
Use the rear panel
cable hook to secure
the USB cable as
shown in the
illustration at left.
This will prevent
USB communication
errors from being
caused by vibration
when the HandSonic
is struck.
Cable hook
For a thick USB cable
For a thin USB cable
“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)