Roland MN-10 Mood Pan
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Roland
MN-10 Mood Pan
Product Info
Article Number:
620189
Brand:
Roland
Model:
MN-10 Mood Pan
Category:
Percussion & Sampling Pads
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Roland MN-10 Mood Pan is a really interesting device—a surprisingly accessible gateway to unique, atmospheric sounds. It’s perfect for musicians and sound explorers looking for something meditative and portable, or for adding a subtle, exotic texture to electronic music production. While it’s not a replacement for a full drum kit, its simplicity and ease of use make it a compelling option.
Product Description
- Roland MN-10 Mood Pan
- Electronic Handpan
- Start playing immediately - no previous knowledge required
- Nine touch-sensitive pads that can be played with the fingers and assigned to different musical scales
- making it impossible to hit a wrong note
- Slow tap for crystal bowl-like sound or handpan overtones
- lateral beats: Additional percussion effects
- Speakers: Integrated 2.1-channel system (4.5 W)
- Bluetooth for music streaming and connection to smartphone apps
- Sound presets such as handpan
- tongue drum
- gamelan
- singing bowl
- crystal singing bowl
- sitar etc.
- Tunable from 415.3 to 466.2 Hz (default settings: 432 Hz
- 440 Hz
- 528 Hz)
- Control and personalisation via the Mood Pan Plus app (iOS/Android) for selecting user sounds
- adjusting pad sensitivity
- and more
- Background music function with four modes and soft synthesizer pads
- didgeridoo
- and nature sounds
- along with four modes that provide tranquil sounds for mornings
- evenings
- relaxing
- and yoga sessions.
- Up to 5 hours playing time with 6 AA batteries
- Headphone connection
- USB midi (can also be used as a midi controller)
- Diameter: 31.6 cm
- Weight: 2.4 kg
PROS
- • Intuitive interface makes complex sounds accessible to all skill levels
- • Integrated 2.1 speaker system delivers surprisingly full and resonant tones
- • The Mood Pan Plus app provides significant customization options for sound design
- • Unique, calming timbre offers a fresh alternative to traditional percussion instruments
CONS
- • Limited pad surface area restricts advanced playing techniques and complex rhythms
- • The pre-loaded sounds, while diverse, may feel restrictive for experienced sound designers
- • The build quality, while adequate, doesn’t feel quite as premium as higher-end electronic instruments
Product Video
Key Features
Pads
9 touch-sensitive pads, approximately 4 in diameter
Sounds
Handpan, tongue drum, gamelan, singing bowls, sitar, crystal bowl, and user-definable sounds
Sampling
No direct sampling capability, relies on pre-loaded sounds
Connections
Bluetooth 5.0, 1/4 in stereo headphone output, USB-C for power and firmware updates
USB/MIDI
USB-C port allows for MIDI communication, though limited to triggering sounds rather than full parameter control
Weight
Approximately 7.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The pads respond to both gentle taps for crystalline tones and stronger strikes for richer overtones, offering a dynamic range within each preset sound.
It can trigger sounds in a DAW via MIDI, but it's primarily designed for using the built-in sounds; it doesn’t allow for direct sample import or playback.
The 415.3 to 466.2 Hz range provides sufficient flexibility for experimentation with alternate tunings, though true microtonal exploration might require more granular control.
