Once your sounds are in the Roland HPD-20, you’re free to use them just like the onboard sounds, with complete editing and effects capabilities at your disposal. The types of sounds you can use are not limited to short percussion strikes-with up to 12 minutes of time available, you’re able customize your HandSonic with audio phrases, sound effects, backing music, and more. Just load up a USB flash drive with your favorite sounds from your computer, then connect it to the Roland HPD-20 to import them, assign them to pads, and create your own kits. In addition to its built-in sounds, the Roland HPD-20 gives you the ability to import up to 500 of your own WAV sounds and play them from the pads. The Roland HPD-20 provides 200 total kits-including 100 kits filled with ready-to-go setups-and you can freely modify any kit just how you like for any style or playing situation. All the sounds offer an incredible range of dynamic expression, thanks to the powerful combination of Roland’s SuperNATURAL sound engine and the ultra-sensitive response and unique functionality of the HandSonic pad interface.
Traditional drum kit sounds are also on tap, plus a large selection of electronic tones that are ideal for current music. At your command is an enormous library of ethnic percussion instruments from around the world, as well as melodic and orchestra percussion. Roland’s most advanced triggering technology ensures the ultimate in accuracy and fully dynamic performance, while a large backlit LCD provides easy-to-read data in all varieties of environments. The Roland HPD-20 comes with 850 onboard sounds that are instantly accessible and ready to play. The SPD-SX is equipped with nine highly sensitive rubber pads with two independent real-time control knobs and four dedicated effect buttons. And with its convenient trigger inputs, you can easily expand the Roland HPD-20 with a Roland pad and hi-hat controller to build a super-compact percussion set. The HandSonic pad interface also excels in computer music applications, where it’s perfect for playing virtual instruments, recording MIDI and audio performances in DAW software, and much more. The Roland HPD-20 Handsonic Electronic Percussion Pad is perfect for drummers, percussionists, electronic performers, composers and producers. 13 pads provide ultra-sensitive response and flexible control options for playing onboard sounds and external MIDI instruments with an incredible range of expression. Roland HPD-20 Handsonic Electronic Percussion Pad with Bag - An expressive instrument for a wide range of creators. Equipped with the renowned SuperNATURAL sound engine and potent multi-effects, the Roland HPD-20 offers 850 dynamic, ready-to-play sounds, plus the ability to import your own custom sounds via USB flash memory. Roland takes digital hand percussion to a new dimension with the Roland HandSonic HPD-20, a unique and versatile instrument that’s ideal for a wide range of music creators, from percussionists and drummers to electronic dance music performers, composers, and producers. WELCOME BACK! WE ARE OPEN – SEE OUR COVID SAFE FAQ FOR ENTRY HERE