Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Digital Hand Percussion Instrument - Manual (Page 5)

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The HandSonic is an electronic percussion instrument that can be played with the hands and fingers. The sound can be varied
by the playing position, pressure or interactivity between different pads. With built-in sounds and the possibility of using your
own sounds, it’s a unique instrument that will adapt to any musical style.
What is the HandSonic?
Look What You Can Do with the HandSonic
Play with your hands and fingers
From powerful shots using your palm, to subtle
grooves using your fingertips, you ’ ll have the full range
of dynamic expressiveness offered by a percussion
instrument. You can also use the D-BEAM to control the
sound without touching the instrument.
Play combinations of sounds
The striking surface is divided
into 13 sections, and your choice
of more than 800 instrumental
sounds and sound effects can
be assigned to each section.
You can store 200 of these sets
of assignments and recall them
instantly while you perform.
Edit sounds individually
You can individually make adjustments to each sound;
for example, you can adjust the volume, raise or lower
the pitch, shorten the decay, or brighten the tonal
character.
Use effects to modify the sound
The built-in effects let you modify the sound in a variety
of ways, such as distorting it or adding reverb. You can
also control the effects while you perform, opening up
fresh new possibilities that are not available on acoustic
percussion.
Add your own sounds
Your own original sounds can be added to the sounds
that are built-into the HandSonic.
Record and play back
It ’ s easy to record your performance. Objectively
listening to your playing is a great way to improve your
skill. You can also export your performance as an audio
file.
Metronome
A metronome function is built-in. It ’ s a real convenience
for rhythm training or for warming-up before a
performance.
Works with your computer
Connect the HandSonic to your
computer via USB, and you ’ ll be
able to exchange audio and MIDI
data. Since the HandSonic doesn ’ t
require sticks, it ’ s ideal for sound
design or performance with your
computer.
Add expansion pads
You can expand your
system by adding a
kick pad, footswitch, or
hi-hat control pedal and
using your feet to play.
You can also add a bar
pad or cymbal pad that
you play using sticks,
and play the HandSonic
as a percussion set.
The HandSonic SuperNATURAL sound engine
This percussion sound engine allows the nuances of your hand percussion (dynamics, position,
mute, etc.) to be accurately reflected in the resulting sound, giving you a sense of presence, a comfortable playing feel,
and a naturally expressive tone.