RolandHandSonic HPD-20 Digital Hand Percussion Controller Black

The Roland HandSonic HPD-20 takes hand percussion into the digital realm. Equipped with Roland's renowned SuperNATURAL sound engine, this innovative pad controller offers 850 dynamic and expressive sounds, plus the ability to import your own custom sounds via USB flash memory. Its 13 ultrasensitive pads provide flexible control for playing internal sounds as well as external MIDI instruments with nuanced expression. For percussionists and electronic musicians alike, the HandSonic HPD-20 opens up a world of creative possibilities. SuperNATURAL Sound Engine Delivers ultraRealistic Percussion At the heart of the HPD-20 lies Roland's SuperNATURAL sound engine, renowned for its organic, multi-dimensional sounds and seamless response. From authentic ethnic percussion to electronic tones, the HPD-20's 850 onboard sounds cover an extensive range with pristine quality. The pads detect the subtlest playing nuances, allowing you to achieve natural swells, fades and pitch bends for an incredibly realistic experience. Import and Layer Your Own Custom Sounds In addition to its internal library, the HPD-20 lets you import your own WAV or AIFF audio files via USB flash memory. You can layer up to four sounds on a single pad, allowing for unique combinations of tones. This opens up possibilities for fusing acoustic percussion with electronic beats or any other blend of sounds your music demands. Trigger Inputs Expand Your Setup Two trigger input jacks let you connect a Roland pad and hi-hat controller to build a compact yet capable percussion set. The HPD-20 sends 12 independent audio outputs to your mixer or DAW, providing separate signals for each pad as well as additional outputs for onboard effects. With this flexible I/O configuration, the HPD-20 is ideal for studio productions and live performance. Pad Controller Excels in Computer Music Applications The HPD-20 pad interface is perfect for controlling virtual instruments, recording MIDI and audio in your favorite DAW software. Each pad can be customized to send specific MIDI notes, continuous controller data, program changes or pad clicks. You have full control over pad sensitivity, retrigger settings and more. The HPD-20 comes with free Mac and PC USB drivers and editor/librarian software to facilitate communication with your computer.