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Roland - HPD-20

Description

Dynamic E-Percussion for Stage and Studio

Roland takes digital hand percussion to a new dimension with the HandSonic HPD-20, a unique and versatile instrument thats ideal for a wide range of music creators, from percussionists and drummers to electronic dance music performers, composers, and producers. Equipped with the renowned SuperNATURAL sound engine and potent multi-effects, the HPD-20 offers 850 dynamic, ready-to-play sounds, plus the ability to import your own custom sounds via USB flash memory. 13 pads provide ultra-sensitive response and flexible control options for playing onboard sounds and external MIDI instruments with an incredible range of expression. The HandSonic pad interface also excels in computer music applications, where its perfect for playing virtual instruments, recording MIDI and audio performances in DAW software, and much more. And with its convenient trigger inputs, you can easily expand the HPD-20 with a Roland pad and hi-hat controller to build a super-compact percussion set.

- Powerful hand percussion instrument for live performance and studio music production
- 850 ready-to-play sounds include percussion from around the world, melodic instruments, drums, tones for modern electronica beats, and more
- Rolands acclaimed SuperNATURAL sound engine delivers unparalleled tone quality and expressiveness
- Import up to 500 of your own WAV sounds via USB flash memory and assign them to pads
- Deep editing capability allows you to tweak and layer instruments and process tones with three independent multi-effects engines, ambience, and EQ
- 13 silicone rubber pads provide ultra-sensitive velocity response and a comfortable feel
- Dynamic pad assignments let you dampen, mute, and tune sounds for authentic performance of acoustic hand percussion like congas and tabla
- Roll button and Realtime Modify knob; D-BEAM for controlling sounds and effects with hand movements
- Easily capture performances and ideas with the Quick Rec function and export them as WAV audio files to USB flash memory
- Inputs for connecting a Roland pad and hi-hat controller (sold separately)
- USB Computer port for audio/MIDI communication with popular music software, including DAWs and standalone virtual instruments

SPECIFICATIONS
Pad:
- 10 inches, 13 sections, Pressure-Sensitive
- * An external trigger input is provided, allowing you to connect a pad (sold separately).
Kits: 200
Instruments: 850
Kit Chains: 15 chains (50 steps per chain)
User Instrument:
- Number of User Instruments: Maximum 500 (includes factory preloaded user instruments)
- Sound Length (total): 12 minutes in mono, 6 minutes in stereo
- File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
Effects:
- Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 25 types
- Ambience: 10 types
- 3-band Kit EQ
Quick Rec:
- Resolution: 480 ticks per quarter note
- Recording Method: Realtime
- Maximum Note Storage: approx. 30,000 notes
- Export File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
Controllers:
- D-BEAM
- Realtime Modify knob
Display: Graphic LCD 64 x 128 dots
Connectors:
- OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- MIX IN jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- TRIG IN jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- HH CTRL jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
- USB COMPUTER port: USB Type B (Audio, MIDI)
- USB MEMORY port: USB Type A
- DC IN jack
Interface: Hi-Speed USB (USB Audio, USB MIDI, USB Flash Memory)
Power Supply: AC Adaptor
Current Draw: 700 mA