HPD-10: HandSonic 10 - Percussion Controllers

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Features

From the company that made electronic hand percussion world-famous, Roland announces the second member of its HandSonic® family: the HandSonic 10 (HPD-10). More affordable and streamlined than its big brother, it offers the same great pad response that made the original HandSonic so popular, but with a specialized set of features and a fresh batch of sounds, rhythms, and effects.

    - All-new sounds and patterns (approx. 400)
    - 10 individual pads with pressure sensing
    - Large icon-driven LCD
    - D Beam controller for sound/pitch/effects control
    - New metronome function with backing rhythm patterns
    - 20 multi-effects
    - Rhythm Coach function

Product Details

New Sounds and Patterns

An all-new collection of sounds has been created for the HandSonic 10; approximately 400 high-quality instruments are onboard. All of the percussive essentials have been included — congas, bongos, tabla, djembe, cajon, etc. — as well as melodic percussion, drum kit, special effects, and more.

Sensitive Surface

Whether you’re laying down the most delicate finger rolls or the sharpest slaps, the HandSonic 10’s playing surface can handle anything you give it. The comfortable round surface is divided into ten individual pads with pressure- and positional-sensitivity. The popular D Beam is also included for dramatic triggering. Strike a virtual gong with your head, throw your fist into a crash cymbal, wiggle your fingers over a perfect chime gliss — you get the picture.

Rhythm Coach

Flaunting your chops on the stage or in the studio is the fun part, but behind the scenes it’s practice that gets you the gigs in the first place. For this purpose, Roland has equipped the HandSonic 10 with a Rhythm Coach. This virtual trainer provides exercises to improve your timing, consistency, and endurance.

I/O Options

While the HandSonic 10 is primarily a hand percussion instrument, users can add a Roland kick pad (optional) via the external trigger input, or add a Roland V-Pad. The input is dual-trigger compatible for double the triggering power via an optional PCS-31L Y-cable.

HPD-10: HandSonic 10 Specifications

Pad

10 inches, 10 sections, Pressure-Sensitive

Instruments

400

Percussion Kits
64

Effect
Ambience (5 types), Multi-Effects (20 types)

Style Guide Metronome
70 patterns

Tempo
40-200

Coach Mode
QUIET COUNT, RHYTHM CHECK, TIME CHECK, PAD FOLLOW, AUTO UP/DOWN

Controls
D Beam, Modify knob, Volume knob

Display
Icon-driven Backlit LCD

Connectors
Output Jacks (L/MONO, R), Phones Jack (stereo phone type), Mix In Jack (stereo phone type), Trigger Input/Foot Sw Jack (Dual), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)

Output Impedance
1.0 k ohms

Power Supply
AC Adaptor (DC 9V)

Current Draw
1,000 mA

Accessories
Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (ACI/PSB-1U Series), Screw (M5 x 12) x 4 (for Mounting Plate)

Options
Pad Stand (PDS-10), Carrying Bag (CB-HPD-10), Foot Switch (BOSS: FS-5U, FS-6), Pedal Switch (DP-2), Kick Trigger (KD-7, KD-8, etc.), Pad (PD-8, PD-85BK/WT, etc.), Cymbal (CY-8, etc.), 

Connection Cable (PCS-31L)

See HPD-10: HandSonic 10 Demo here

All Price of Model Call +323-890-3700 (Roland Corporation U.S.)

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