Roland HPD-20 Handsonic Pad

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Roland HPD-20 Handsonic Pad

Roland

HPD-20 Handsonic Pad

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Product Info

Article Number: 322921
Brand: Roland
Model: HPD-20 Handsonic Pad
Price: $1,087.90

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The Roland HPD-20 is a seriously creative tool for percussionists and electronic musicians. Its SuperNatural sounds and D-Beam control are genuinely inspiring, and the quick record function is a huge time-saver. It’s ideal for loop-based production, sound design, and adding unique textures to existing tracks – especially for those seeking a hybrid acoustic/electronic feel.

Product Description

  • Roland HPD-20 Handsonic Pad
  • Electronic Percussion Pad
  • SuperNatural sound generating with 850 integrated sounds
  • Sound/ loops memory for importing 500 custom sounds
  • Built-in multi effects processor with EQ and ambience parameters
  • Ultrasensible velocity response over 13 silicone pads with damping
  • choke & tuner function
  • D-Beam control of sounds and effects
  • Recording with quick record function and export as a WAV audio file
  • USB connection Audio/ MIDI
  • Pad and hi-hat controller input
  • Suitable optional case: Art.#327322# (not included)
PROS
  • • Silicone pads offer excellent damping and a surprisingly natural feel
  • • SuperNatural sounds provide a wide palette of realistic percussion textures
  • • D-Beam control adds unique, expressive modulation possibilities
  • • Quick record function streamlines loop creation and experimentation
CONS
  • • Price point places it firmly in the professional, high-end category
  • • The silicone pads, while good, won’t replicate the feel of acoustic surfaces
  • • Limited pad layout may restrict complex, layered rhythmic patterns

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Key Features

Pads 13 silicone pads with choke & tuner functions
Sounds 850 integrated SuperNatural sounds
Sampling 500 custom sound/loop import capability
Connections Pad input, Hi-Hat controller input, Audio out, MIDI in/out
USB/MIDI USB Audio/MIDI interface for recording and control
Weight Approximately 13.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The HPD-20’s silicone pads offer a very sensitive and responsive velocity range, but the feel is distinct from the mesh heads found on some other Roland products, offering a more dampened, controlled response.
Absolutely, the USB audio/MIDI connectivity makes integration straightforward; drivers are readily available, and it’s class-compliant for most DAWs.
It’s fairly intuitive once you grasp the concept of modulation, but mastering its full potential takes practice and experimentation – expect a bit of a learning curve initially.

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