Roland HPD-20 User Manual

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• Sound List

This is a list of the sounds and eect parameters built into the HandSonic.

• MIDI Implementation

This is detailed information about MIDI messages.

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name.

What is the HandSonic?

This section gives an overview of the HandSonic, and explains how to get started using it.

Quick Guide

Read this quick guide to get started performing with the HandSonic. It’s a friendly explanation of basic performance techniques and procedures.

Look What You Can Do with the HandSonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rear Panel (Connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Attaching to a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HandSonic Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Pads and Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Instruments and Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How the HandSonic is Structured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

D-BEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Realtime Modify Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Switching Sound Sets (Kits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing Sounds (Instruments) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting Instruments (QUICK EDIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Recording Your Performance (QUICK REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Frequently Used Functions

This section explains functions that help you take full advantage of the HandSonic.

Sound Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Assigning Sounds to Pads (Inst) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Layering Sounds (Layer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the Sound (Edit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Eects to Modify the Sound (FX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Multi-Eects (MFX1–3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ambience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Overall Settings for a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Adjusting the Volume of the Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Naming a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Copying a Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Returning a Kit to the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . 32

Kit Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

User Inst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Importing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Managing User Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Backing Up (USB Flash Drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Saving a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Loading a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connecting External Expansion Pads or Pedals . . . . . . . . 40

Using an External Expansion Pad (TRIG IN) . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using a Footswitch (FOOT SW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using a Hi-hat Control Pedal (HH CTRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting the HandSonic to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Loop Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Renaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Undo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Parameter Guide (Things You Can Do)

This section explains all of the HandSonic’s functions and settings in each screen, organized according to the menu structure. You can look up a topic according to its screen, or by what you want to accomplish.

For the procedure, refer to “Menu Operations” (p. 22).

MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

INST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Assign an instrument (Inst) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the volume (Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the pitch (Tuning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Varying the pitch (Sweep) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the length of the sound (Muing) . . 46

Adjusting the tonal character (Color) . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the left/right position of the sound

(Pan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Applying eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Specifying how instrument B will be sounded

(Layer, Fade Point) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specifying how the sound will be produced

(Trigger Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Fixing the dynamics of the sound

(Fixed Velocity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Preventing sounds from being heard together

(Mute Group, Mono/Poly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

PAD CTRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Modifying the sound by pressing down on a

pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Specifying how the sound will change when

you press down on a pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Assigning the realtime modify knob (PITCH) . . . 48

Adjusting the roll speed (Roll Speed) . . . . . . . . . . 49

KIT PRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the volume of the entire kit

(Kit Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the volume of the hi-hat control

pedal (Pedal Hi-Hat Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads

(Pad Sensitivity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Realtime modify knob settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Renaming the kit (Kit Name) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Specifying the note number of each pad

(Note#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Specifying the gate time of each pad (Gate) . . . 50

FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

MULTI-FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Specifying the multi-eect type

(MULTI-FX Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Adjusting the multi-eect (MULTI-FX Edit) . . . . . 51

Applying the multi-eect to each pad

(MULTI-FX Assign) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

AMBIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Specifying the type of ambience

(Ambience Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Adjusting the ambience (Ambience Edit) . . . . . . 52

Applying ambience to each pad

(Ambience Send Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Applying ambience to the sound of each

multi-eect (Ambience Send MFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Applying EQ to the kit (EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

USER INST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

IMPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Importing a user instrument (Import) . . . . . . . . . 54

LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Viewing a list of user instruments

(USER INST–LIST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Looping a user instrument (Loop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Viewing information about user instruments

(Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Deleting a user instrument (Delete) . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Renaming the user instrument

(User Inst Name) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

UTIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Reassigning the user instrument numbers

(Renumber) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Optimizing the user instrument area

(Memory Optimize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Delete all user instruments (All Delete) . . . . . . . . 56

Contents

Parameter Guide (continued)

TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

PAD COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying a pad (Pad Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Exchanging the sounds of pads

(Pad Exchange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

KIT COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying a kit (Kit Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Exchanging kits (Kit Exchange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Returning a Kit to the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . 57

Creating an empty kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

CHAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Editing a kit chain (Chain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Specifying the order of kits (Chain Edit) . . . . . . . 58

SYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Specifying the metronome time signature . . . . 59

Specifying the sound and volume of the

metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Backing up to a USB ash drive (Save Backup) . 59 Loading a backup from a USB ash drive

(Load Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Deleting a backup from the USB ash drive

(Delete Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Viewing information about the USB ash

drive (USB Memory Information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Formatting a USB ash drive

(Format USB Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Pad Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Adjusting the sensitivity etc. for each pad . . . . . 61

Adjusting the pad’s pressure sensitivity . . . . . . . 61

Adjusting how the sound will respond to

strike position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

D-BEAM Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Calibrating the D-BEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

ExtTrig Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Specifying the type of external expansion

pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Adjusting the external expansion pad . . . . . . . . . 63

Making detailed adjustments for the external

expansion pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Making adjustments for the rim of an external

expansion pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Reducing crosstalk with an external

expansion pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

HHPedal Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Hi-hat control pedal sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

FootSw Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Footswitch function assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Footswitch polarity settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Overall settings for the entire HandSonic . . . . . . 65

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

MIDI-related settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Visual control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Viewing version information about the

HandSonic unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Initializing the HandSonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Appendix

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

The appendix contains material that will help you when you have a problem or when an error occurs.

Please be sure to read the safety cautions and the guidelines for use, and use the HandSonic safely.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 74; p. 75). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read the Owner’s manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Kit List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

What is the HandSonic?

The HandSonic is an electronic percussion instrument that can be played with the hands and ngers. The sound can be varied by the playing position, pressure or interactivity between dierent pads. With built-in sounds and the possibility of using your own sounds, it’s a unique instrument that will adapt to any musical style.

Look What You Can Do with the HandSonic

What is the HandSonic? Quick Guide Frequently Used Functions Parameter Guide Appendix

Play with your hands and ngers

From powerful shots using your palm, to subtle grooves using your ngertips, you’ll have the full range of dynamic expressiveness oered by a percussion instrument. You can also use the D-BEAM to control the sound without touching the instrument.

Play combinations of sounds

The striking surface is divided into 13 sections, and your choice of more than 800 instrumental sounds and sound eects can be assigned to each section. You can store 200 of these sets of assignments and recall them instantly while you perform.

Edit sounds individually

You can individually make adjustments to each sound; for example, you can adjust the volume, raise or lower the pitch, shorten the decay, or brighten the tonal character.

Use eects to modify the sound

The built-in eects let you modify the sound in a variety of ways, such as distorting it or adding reverb. You can also control the eects while you perform, opening up fresh new possibilities that are not available on acoustic percussion.

Add your own sounds

Record and play back

It’s easy to record your performance. Objectively listening to your playing is a great way to improve your skill. You can also export your performance as an audio le.

Metronome

A metronome function is built-in. It’s a real convenience for rhythm training or for warming-up before a performance.

Works with your computer

Connect the HandSonic to your computer via USB, and you’ll be able to exchange audio and MIDI data. Since the HandSonic doesn’t require sticks, it’s ideal for sound design or performance with your computer.

Add expansion pads

You can expand your system by adding a kick pad, footswitch, or hi-hat control pedal and using your feet to play. You can also add a bar pad or cymbal pad that you play using sticks, and play the HandSonic as a percussion set.

Your own original sounds can be added to the sounds that are built-into the HandSonic.

The HandSonic SuperNATURAL sound engine

This percussion sound engine allows the nuances of your hand percussion (dynamics, position, mute, etc.) to be accurately reected in the resulting sound, giving you a sense of presence, a comfortable playing feel, and a naturally expressive tone.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

3 4 5

7 8 9 10

S4 S5

S3 S6

S2 S7

S1 S8

M1 M2

Panel Descriptions

Kit number

Tempo

Kit name

Pad strike force

Indicates the function of the [F1]–[F3] buttons

Access the TEMPO screen

Access the Q.EDIT screen

Kit chain on/o

Number Name Explanation Page

[PHONES] knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jack.

[VOLUME] knob Adjusts the volume of the OUTPUT jacks.

[KIT] button

[QUICK REC] button

Display

D-BEAM

[D-BEAM] button Turns the D-BEAM on/o. The button will light if this is on.

[MENU] button Accesses the menu screen.

Cursor buttons

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Value knob

[ ] button

Function buttons

[F1] [F2] [F3]

[ROLL] button

[PITCH] button

[EFFECT] button

Realtime Modify knob Turn this knob to temporarily modify the sound.

[ENTER] button Conrms a selection, such as in a menu.

[EXIT] button Returns to the previous screen. –

[-] [+] buttons

[SHIFT] button You can access a variety of functions by using this in conjunction with other buttons.

Pads

Displays the Kit screen (the screen you use for performance). –

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button to UNDO an operation.

Displays the QUICK REC screen, where you can record and play back your performance.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [QUICK REC] button to turn the metronome on/o.

Shows the number and name of the currently selected kit. Menu screens are also shown here, allowing you to edit a variety of settings.

This is the D-BEAM sensor area. By positioning your hand above this sensor you can play sounds or modify them.

Move the cursor (the selected item) in the screen up, down, left, or right.

Turn this knob to change the kit number or parameter value. The knob has the same function as the [-][+] buttons. If you turn it while holding down the [SHIFT] button, the value will change in larger steps.

Turns the power of the HandSonic on/o.

The function of these buttons will change depending on the screen. The names of the current functions are shown in the bottom of the screen. From the left, these are called the [F1], [F2], and [F3] buttons.

Turns the Roll function on/o. When the function is on the button will be lit, and a roll will be heard when you apply pressure to the pad.

Choose what will be controlled by the realtime modify knob.

[PITCH]: The pitch will be controlled. [EFFECT]: The multi-eect will be controlled.

Modify the kit number or parameter value. This has the same function as the value knob. If you use the [-][+] buttons while holding down the [SHIFT] button, the value will change in larger steps.

Strike these surfaces (pads) to play. By varying your striking force and pressure, you can obtain a variety of performance expressions.

These pads are referred to as M1–5 (Main) and S1–8 (Sub).

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Display

* The explanations in this manual include

illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

When you turn on the power, the display will show a “kit screen” like the one shown at right.

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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel (Connections)

USB MEMORY port

Connect a USB ash drive (sold separately) here. You can save the HandSonic’s settings on a USB ash drive. You can also use a USB ash drive to load user instruments.

USB COMPUTER port

Use a USB cable to connect the HandSonic to your computer. You can use DAW software on your computer to record the HandSonic’s performance as audio or as MIDI.

MIDI connectors

Connect a sound module or other external MIDI device here. You can also control an external video device.

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* This connection is required.

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

NOTE

* Never insert or remove a USB ash drives while this unit is turned on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on

the USB ash drives.

* Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the way in—until it is rmly in place.

* Use USB ash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the DC IN jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

MIX IN jack (stereo)

By connecting a digital audio player or other audio source here, you can play the HandSonic while listening to a song. The sound that’s input to this jack will be output to the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

Panel Descriptions

* You must make at least one of these connections in order to hear

the sound.

OUTPUT jacks

These jacks output the sound. Connect them to amplied speakers etc. (sold separately). If you’re outputting in monaural, connect only the L/MONO jack.

PHONES jack

Connect headphones (sold separately) here. Even if headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the OUTPUT jacks.

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FOOT SW jack

Connect a footswitch (sold separately) here. You can use your foot to control a variety of functions.

Security slot( )

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TRIG IN jack

Connect an external expansion pad (sold separately) here. You can connect a kick pad and use your foot to play sounds, or add a bar trigger pad.

HH CTRL jack

Connect a hi-hat control pedal (sold separately) here. You can use your foot to open/close the hi-hat sound, or to modify a sound.

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* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any

connections.

Turning the Power On/O

NOTE

* Once everything is properly connected (p. 8), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on

equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might

hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Turning the power on

1. Minimize the volume by turning the [VOLUME]

and [PHONES] knobs all the way to the left.

2. Minimize the volume of the amplied speakers

that are connected to the OUTPUT jacks.

3. Press the [ ] button.

The HandSonic’s power will turn on.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief

interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is

required before it will operate normally.

4. Turn on the power of your amplied speakers,

adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

Turning the power o

1. Minimize the volume of the HandSonic and of

your amplied speakers.

2. Turn o the power of your amplied speakers.

3. Hold down the HandSonic’s [ ] button.

The SHUTDOWN screen will appear.

4. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “YES,” and

press the [ENTER] button.

5. Turn the [VOLUME] and [PHONES] knobs toward

the right to adjust the volume.

About Auto O function

The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto O function). If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically, disengage the Auto O function (p. 65). To restore power, turn the power on again.

5. Verify that the screen has gone dark.

The HandSonic will be powered-o.

Attaching to a Stand

If you want to play the HandSonic with a stand, use a pad stand (PDS-10; sold separately).

* You must use the screws on the bottom panel of the HandSonic. Using any other screws may cause malfunction.

* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit

carefully; do not drop it.

1. Using the screws on the bottom of the HandSonic, attach the PDS-10

mounting plate.

* Do not use the screws included with the pad stand.

2. Attach the HandSonic to the pad stand.

For the details on how to assemble the pad stand and use the mounting plate, refer to the owner’s manual of the pad stand.

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For easier playing, tilt the HandSonic slightly forward.

Quick Guide

Inst B

Inst A

Quick Guide

HandSonic Basics

This section explains the basic terms that you’ll need to know, and how the HandSonic is structured.

Pads and Kits

Pads

The HandSonic has 13 striking surfaces that you can strike with your hands and ngers. Each of these striking surfaces is called a “pad.” You can assign a dierent sound to each pad.

A sound can also be assigned to the D-BEAM just like a pad. This means that the HandSonic lets you play a large number of instrumental sounds simultaneously, or skillfully switch between the sounds of dierent playing techniques.

Kits

A set of sounds assigned to these pads is called a “kit.” The HandSonic can store 200 such kits; you can switch instantly between kits. You can edit the pitch, duration, and tonal character of the sound assigned to each pad; these edited sounds are automatically saved in the kit, and will be applied the next time you select that kit.

Kit

Pads

The HandSonic comes with more than 100 such kits that cover a wide range of musical styles. When you power-on the HandSonic, the number and name of the currently selected kit is shown. This is called the “kit screen.”

Kit screen

“Switching Sound Sets (Kits)” (p. 16)

Instruments and Layers

Instruments

The HandSonic provides more than 800 sounds. Each sound is called an “instrument” (abbreviated “inst”). If an instrument is assigned to a pad, you’ll be able to play it.

“Changing Sounds (Instruments)” (p. 17)

Layers

Two instruments can be assigned to each pad; these two assignments are called “layers.” The instruments (Inst A and Inst B) assigned to the two layers can sound together, or you can switch between them according to how strongly you strike the pad.

Volume

Striking force

“Layering Sounds (Layer)” (p. 24)

Eects

Settings for the entire HandSonic

(SYSTEM)

Kit settings (KIT)

M1S1EXT HEAD

EXT RIM

HH PEDAL

M4S4M5

S5S6S7

D-BEAM

MFX 1

MFX 2

MFX 3

AMBIENCE

Inst A

Inst B

Pad settings

In addition to editing the instruments, the HandSonic provides other ways for you to modify the sound. These are called “eects” (abbreviated “FX”). While editing will modify the way in which the instrument produces sound, eects can add a special eect to the sound produced by the instrument. The HandSonic contains the following eect processors.

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Multi-eects (MFX1–3)

Ambience

These provide a choice of eect types that let you distort the sound, add depth, or add cyclic modulation. You can use three eect processors (MFX1–3) simultaneously.

This adds reverberation to the sound. It lets you create the sensation of performing in a concert hall or studio.

This lets you boost or cut the volume in the low, mid, and high-frequency regions of the sound. You can use EQ to make the sound more powerful by boosting the low region, or boost the high region to make the sound brighter.

How the HandSonic is Structured

The following illustration shows how the kits, pads, layers, and FX are structured.

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Quick Guide

The M1 and M2 pads will vary the sound according to the location of the strike.

Use your palm or ngers to strike the main pads (M1–M5).

The M5 pad can also be struck using your st.

Use your ngers to strike the sub-pads (S1–S8).

Strike!

While pressing...

Press!

Performing

Here’s how to use the HandSonic’s pads and D-BEAM for a variety of performance techniques.

Pads

Strike

Strike a pad using your palm or ngers (one to three ngers). The sound you hear will depend on the force of your strike. For the two pads closest to you (M1, M2), the tonal character will change depending on the location of your strike. The tonal change or eect will dier depending on the instrument.

Strike with your palm

S2 S7

Strike with your ngers

S4 S5

S3 S6

M1 M2

Press

Each of the pads can be pressed using your hand or elbow. By pressing one pad while you strike another pad, you can shorten (mute) the sound or raise the pitch. The tonal change or eect will dier depending on the kit. You can specify the muting or pitch change for each pad.

“Modifying the sound by pressing down on a pad” (p. 48)

Roll

Press the [ROLL] button to make it light, and press a pad; the sound will play repeatedly. The pressure you apply will aect the volume or tonal character. To specify the speed of the roll, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ROLL] button.

“Adjusting the roll speed (Roll Speed)” (p. 49)

D-BEAM

To use the D-BEAM, press the [D-BEAM] button to make it light.

Playing sounds

Position the palm of your hand above the D-BEAM sensor; you’ll hear a sound. The volume will change according to the height of your hand, and will become louder as get closer to the sensor. To play the sound again, take your hand away from the D-BEAM and then position your palm above the sensor again.

* There won’t be any sound if no instrument is assigned to the D-BEAM.

Modifying the sound

By positioning your hand above the D-BEAM sensor, you can modify the pitch or another aspect of the sound proportionately to the distance between your hand and the sensor. While repeatedly striking a pad, move the palm of your hand up and down over the D-BEAM sensor, and listen to the change.

* For some settings, there might not be an eect.

“Modifying the sound by pressing down on a pad” (p. 48)

Realtime Modify Knob

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* The light beam in the illustration is

shown for conceptual purposes.

Modifying the pitch (PITCH)

Press the [PITCH] button to make it light. While playing, turn the realtime modify knob; the pitch will change, and the amount of change will be shown in the screen. Press the [PITCH] button once again to make it go dark; the sound will return to the original pitch.

* You can specify for each pad whether the pitch will change.

Controlling an eect (EFFECT)

Press the [EFFECT] button to make it light. While playing, turn the realtime modify knob; a multi-eect parameter will be temporarily adjusted, and the sound will change. The multi-eect being controlled is shown in the screen. Press the [EFFECT] button once again to make it go dark; the change produced by the eect will return to its original state.

* There will be no eect on kits or pads for which the eect is not enabled.

HINT

• You can make the [PITCH] and [EFFECT] buttons both light. Use the [F2] and [F3] buttons to select what will be controlled by the realtime modify knob.

• You can also make the sound change when you simply press the [PITCH] or [EFFECT] buttons.

• You can change the realtime modify settings by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [PITCH] or [EFFECT] button.

“Realtime modify knob settings” (p. 49)

Quick Guide

Kit number

Kit name

Switching Sound Sets (Kits)

When you switch kits, the sounds of all pads will be switched simultaneously. The HandSonic comes with more than 100 kits already provided; here’s how to select and play them.

Press the [KIT] button to access the kit screen.

The kit screen shows the number and name of the currently selected kit.

* This screen will appear immediately after you power-on the HandSonic.

Use the [-][+] buttons or the value knob to switch kits.

The kit number and name in the screen will change, and you’ll instantly switch to the stored content.

HINT

You can view a kit list by pressing the [ENTER] button, and select a kit from the list. Press the [ENTER] button to close the list.

* Use the cursor [

Strike the pads to play them.

Now you can perform using the sounds of the newly selected kit.

] [ ] buttons to switch pages.

(user instrument icon)

If this icon is shown at the kit name, the kit contains user instruments. You can use user instruments to play your favorite audio phrases or your own original sounds.

For details, refer to “User Inst.”

Checking the sounds (instruments)

In the kit screen, hold down the [SHIFT] button and strike a pad; the instrument that’s assigned to that pad will be shown in the screen.

“User Inst” (p. 34)

Changing Sounds (Instruments)

Strike

Select

Instrument group

Pad whose instrument you’re changing

Instrument A

Instrument B

You can individually change the instrument that is assigned to each pad of each kit. Your changes are automatically saved to the kit, and the instruments you chose will be there the next time you select that kit.

“Assigning Sounds to Pads (Inst)” (p. 23)

Strike the pad whose instrument you want to change.

As an example, we’ll change the instrument that’s assigned to the S1 pad.

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HINT

You can also change the instrument that’s assigned to the D-BEAM or to an external expansion pad.

Press the [MENU] button.

The menu screen will appear.

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to select “INST.”

Press the [ENTER] button.

You’ll enter the “INST” menu.

Press the [F1] (INST) button to select the “INST” tab.

The INST screen will appear.

Use the [-][+] buttons or the value knob to change the instrument.

Use the cursor [ You can also change the instrument group.

HINT

• Press the [ENTER] button to see the instrument list.

• Strike the S1 pad to audition the sound. If you strike a dierent pad, you’ll be able to change the instrument for that pad.

• If you want to hear only instrument A, press the [F3] (SETUP) button and turn the “Layer” parameter “OFF” (p. 24).

Press the [KIT] button to return to the kit screen.

Your changes will be saved automatically.

HINT

Even if you’ve modied a kit, you can return individual kits to their factory-set kit settings.

] [ ] buttons to select instrument A or B.

“Returning a Kit to the Factory Settings” (p. 32)

Quick Guide

Strike

Adjusting Instruments (QUICK EDIT)

By using QUICK EDIT you can quickly and easily edit the pitch or decay of an instrument. For more detailed editing, refer to “Adjusting the Sound (Edit).”

Strike the pad whose instrument you want to adjust.

“Adjusting the Sound (Edit)” (p. 25)

HINT

You can also adjust the instrument that’s assigned to the D-BEAM or to an external expansion pad.

In the kit screen, press the [F2] (Q.EDIT) button.

The QUICK EDIT screen will appear.

Use the [F1] – [F3] buttons to select the parameter.

Button Parameter Explanation

[F1] (VOLUME) Volume Adjusts the volume.

[F2] (TUNING) Tuning

[F3] (MUFFLING) Muing

Adjusts the pitch. Positive (“+”) settings raise the pitch, and negative (“-”) settings lower the pitch.

Adjusts the decay of the sound. Greater values reduce the decay, emphasizing the attack.

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select instrument “A” or “B.”

Use the [-][+] buttons or the value knob to adjust the value.

Strike another pad that you want to edit.

Repeat steps 3–6.

Press the [KIT] button to return to the kit screen.

Your changes will be saved automatically.

Using the Metronome

While holding

Press

Tempo

The HandSonic provides a metronome function. You can use this for rhythm training to improve your skill, or for warming up before a performance.

Starting/stopping the metronome

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [QUICK REC] button.

The metronome will sound.

The kit screen will show the tempo.

Once again hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [QUICK REC] button.

The metronome will stop.

Changing the tempo

In the kit screen, press the [F3] (TEMPO) button.

The TEMPO screen will appear.

“Specifying the metronome time signature” (p. 59)

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Use the [-][+] buttons or the value knob to change the tempo.

The metronome tempo will be changed.

Press the [KIT] button to return to the kit screen.

Tap tempo

You can specify the tempo by pressing a button at the desired interval. This is a convenient way to nd out the tempo of a song.

In the kit screen, press the [F3] (TEMPO) button.

The TEMPO screen will appear.

Press the [F3] (TAP) button at least three times in rhythm with the song.

The tempo will be changed.

Quick Guide

Recording Your Performance (QUICK REC)

It’s easy to record your HandSonic performance. A recorded performance can be played back, or exported to a USB ash drive as an audio le. Listening objectively to your performance is a good way to improve your skill, and you can also use a recorded performance as material for your rhythm tracks.

Recording

Press the [QUICK REC] button.

The QUICK REC screen will appear.

Press the [F2] (REC) button.

The STANDBY screen will appear.

You can sound the metronome by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [QUICK REC] button. Use the value knob to adjust the tempo.

Begin performing.

Recording will start.

* You can also start recording by pressing the [F1] (START) button.

* If the [F2] (HIT PAD) button is o, recording will not start when you begin

performing.

Press the [F1] (STOP) button to stop recording.

Playing back

Press the [F1] (PLAY) button.

The recorded performance will play.

Press the [F2] (REPEAT) button to make playback repeat.

* Playback will use the sounds of the currently selected kit.

* If you sound the metronome, you can use the value knob to change

the tempo.

Press the [F1] (STOP) button to stop playback.

Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the recorded performance.

* The recorded performance will disappear when you power-o the HandSonic.

Exporting a recorded performance as an audio le

Output level for the export

* Connect your USB ash drive before you continue.

Stop recording or playback, and then press the [F3] (EXPORT) button.

The EXPORT screen will appear.

Note the le name, and adjust the tempo.

The le will be saved with the name that’s shown here.

If you sound the metronome, the tempo will be displayed, allowing you to adjust the tempo.

Use the value knob to adjust the tempo.

As necessary, use the cursor [ and use the value knob to set the values.

Parameter Explanation

Post Export Time

Export Gain

Press the [F1] (PREVIEW) button to audition the performance.

In some cases, the reverberant decay at the end of the exported audio le may be cut o. If this occurs, you can increase this value so that the reverberant decay will not be cut o.

While reading the output level meter, adjusts the volume of the audio le. Positive (“+”) values will increase the volume.

] [ ] buttons to select the following parameters,

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Press the [F3] (EXECUTE) button.

Exporting to the USB ash drive will begin. When export is completed, the screen will indicate “Completed!”

* The audio le will be saved in the top level (root) of the USB ash drive.

NOTE

Do not strike the HandSonic’s pads during the export. The vibration may cause unexpected errors.

Press the [KIT] button to return to the kit screen.

Quick Guide

Select

Select a parameter

Set the value

Menu Operations

The HandSonic has numerous parameters (items that you can set) that specify how it will operate and its sounds will be produced. This section explains the procedure for the basic menu operations you’ll use when setting the parameters. The basic procedure will be the same for any of the screens.

“Parameter Guide” (p. 45)

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen will appear.

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to select an item.

Example) Select the “INST.”

Press the [ENTER] button to conrm your selection.

The INST screen sill appear.

Use the [F1]–[F3] buttons to select a tab.

Example) Select the “EDIT” tab. The INST–EDIT screen will appear.

* In some cases, buttons as well as tabs may be displayed.

Some screens do not have tabs.

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a parameter.

Example) Select the “Muing” parameter.

Use the [-][+] buttons or value knob to set the value.

Example) Set the value to “85.”

When you’ve nished making settings, press the [KIT] button to return to the kit screen.

The changes you’ve made will be saved automatically.

* You can return to the kit screen from any screen by pressing the [KIT] button

In this manual, steps 1–4 of the above procedure will be given in the form “choose MENU INST EDIT.”

Pad whose instrument will be changed

Instrument A

Instrument B

Instrument group

Audition the sound

Changing instrument group

Frequently Used Functions

This section explains functions that help you take full advantage of the HandSonic.

For the procedure, refer to “Menu Operations” (p. 22).

Sound Editing

You can customize your very own kit by assigning your choice of instruments to the pads, or creating your own sounds. If you like, you can also copy a kit before you start editing it.

“Copying a Kit” (p. 32)

Assigning Sounds to Pads (Inst)

1. Choose MENU g INST g INST.

The INST screen will appear.

2. Strike to select the pad that you want to change.

To select the D-BEAM or hi-hat control pedal, make it produce sound.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select instrument “A” or

“B.”

* For more about instruments A and B, refer to “Layering Sounds

(Layer)” (p. 24).

INST screen

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4. Use the value knob to change the instrument.

The instruments are organized by group; to change the group, select the instrument group in step 3.

You can also assign user instruments in the same way as the built-in instruments.

MEMO

• You can strike a pad to audition the instrument you selected. By holding down the [SHIFT] button and striking a pad, you can play instruments A or B separately.

• Press the [ENTER] button to see the instrument list.

• If layer is “OFF,” instrument B is shown as “Layer is OFF.” and will be unavailable.

5. Repeat steps 2–4.

Applying the same values to all pads (ALL)

If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ENTER] button, the value of the selected parameter will be copied to all pads. For example this is convenient when you want to assign the same instrument (A or B) to all pads, or if you want to set the “Tuning” to “0.”

Checking the instruments in the kit screen

In the kit screen, hold down the [SHIFT] button and strike a pad; the instrument that’s assigned to that pad will be shown in the screen.

INST LIST screen

Sound Editing

Layering Sounds (Layer)

You can assign two instruments (A and B) to each pad. You can make these two instruments sound together, or you can switch between them or vary their balance depending on the strength of your strike.

1. Choose MENU g INST g SETUP.

The INST–SETUP screen will appear.

2. Strike to select the pad that you want to change.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the “Layer” or “Fade Point”

parameter, and use the value knob to edit the value.

Parameter Explanation

Volume

Layer

Fade Point

OFF

Volume

MIX

Volume

VELO MIX

Volume

VELO FADE

Volume

VELO SW

Species the striking force at which instrument B will begin to be heard. If this is “0,” instrument B will sound for strikes of any force. If this is “127,” instrument B will sound only for the strongest strike.

* This parameter is unavailable if “Layer” is “OFF” or “MIX.”

Striking force

Only instrument A will sound

Instruments A and B will always sound together.

Instrument B will be layered only for strikes stronger than “Fade Point.”

Instrument B will be layered according to the force of the strike only for strikes stronger than “Fade Point.”

Switches between instrument A for strikes that are weaker than “Fade Point” and instrument B for stronger strikes.

INST–SETUP screen

4. Press the [F1] (INST) button to access the INST screen.

5. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select instrument “A” or “B,” and use the value knob to edit the instrument.

Hints for using layers

Layer Fade Point Explanation

MIX –

VELO FADE 110–127

By assigning the same sound and settings to instruments A/B, and changing “Tuning” to be approximately 10–20 apart, you can create a spacious sound.

By assigning the same sound to instruments A/B and setting the maximum “Muing” for instrument B, you can cause the sense of attack to be emphasized for strong strikes. Use the instrument B “Color” or “Volume” to adjust the strength of the attack.

Adjusting the Sound (Edit)

You can adjust the pitch, duration, and tonal character of each instrument.

1. Choose MENU g INST g EDIT.

The INST–EDIT screen will appear.

2. Strike to select the pad that you want to change.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select instrument “A” or “B.”

4. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the value

knob to edit the value.

Parameter Explanation

Volume Adjusts the volume.

Tuning

Sweep

Muing

Color

Pan Adjusts the left/right position. “CTR” is center.

Amb Send

MFX Asgn

Adjusts the pitch. Positive (“+”) settings raise the pitch, and negative (“-”) settings lower the pitch. The units are cents; 100 cents = one semitone.

Sweeps the pitch upward (or downward). With positive (“+”) settings, the pitch starts high and sweeps down; with negative (“-”) settings, the pitch starts low and sweeps up. Greater values produce greater change.

Adjusts the decay of the sound. Greater values reduce the decay, emphasizing the attack.

Adjusts the brightness of the sound. Positive (“+”) settings brighten the sound, and negative (“-”) settings darken the sound.

Adjusts the amount of sound sent to ambience. This is the same parameter as in the PAD AMBIENCE SEND screen. Refer to “Applying ambience” (p. 28).

Select MFX1–3 as the multi-eect that will be used to apply an eect. This is the same parameter as in the MFX ASSIGN screen. Refer to “Applying a multi-eect to a pad” (p. 26).

Sound Editing

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INST–EDIT screen

Setting the pitch of chromatic instruments

Use the pad copy (p. 57) or ALL function (p. 23) to assign the same sound to multiple pads (e.g., S1–S8).

Set the “Tuning” value of these pads as shown below.

Example) If the pitch is “C” when Tuning = 0

Pitch -6(F#) -5(G) -4(G#) -3(A) -2(A#) -1(B) 0(C)

Tuning -600 -500 -400 -300 -200 -100 0

Pitch +1(C#) +2(D) +3(D#) +4(E) +5(F) +6(F#) +7(G)

Tuning +100 +200 +300 +400 +500 +600 +700

A F

C D

B E

Hints for using Sweep

• Use “Tuning” to adjust the pitch at which the sound ends.

• If you use “Muing” to shorten the sound, the pitch change produced by “Sweep” will also be shortened.

• If the sound is too bass-heavy when you’ve set “Sweep” to a negative value, adjust “Color” in the positive direction to lighten the sound.

Sound Editing

MFX1

MFX2

MFX3

OFF

Inst A

MFX1

MFX2

MFX3

Inst B

Using Eects to Modify the Sound (FX)

While editing an instrument will change the way in which the instrument itself produces sound, eects can modify the sound produced by the instrument. You can use eects to create dramatic changes in the character of the sound.

As eect units, the HandSonic provides three multi-eect units (MFX1–3), ambience, and EQ.

Kit

MULTI-FX

AMBIENCE EQ

Multi-Eects (MFX1–3)

The multi-eects are versatile eects that give you a choice of numerous eect types, such as eects that distort, thicken, or cyclically modulate the sound. There are three multi-eect units (MFX1, MFX2, MFX3), and you can set each unit to produce a dierent eect.

For the instruments assigned to each pad, you can choose one of the MFX1–3 units for it to use.

Applying a multi-eect to a pad

1. Choose MENU g FX g MULTI-FX g ASSIGN.

The MULTI-FX–ASSIGN screen will appear.

2. Strike a pad to select it, and use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select

instrument A or B.

3. Use the value knob to select MFX1–3.

Choose “OFF” if you don’t want to use a multi-eect.

* The eect type produced by each multi-eect unit is specied in “Selecting the multi-eect type” (p. 27).

* You can also use the MENU g INST g EDIT parameter “MFX Asgn.”

MULTI-FX–ASSIGN screen

Selecting the multi-eect type

Sound Editing

1. Choose MENU g FX g MULTI-FX g TYPE.

The MULTI-FX–TYPE screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select MFX1–3, and use the value knob to

specify the eect type for each unit.

You can view a list of the eect types by pressing the [ENTER] button. Press [ENTER] button once again to close the list.

MULTI-FX type list

No. Name Explanation No. Name Explanation

0 THRU The eect won’t be applied. 13 COMPRESSOR Smoothing out uctuations in volume.

1 STEREO DELAY Repeats the sound. 14 SATURATOR

This is a delay whose delay time is

2 SYNC DELAY

3 TAPE ECHO

4 CHORUS

5 SPACE-D

6 PHASER

7 STEP PHASER

8 FLANGER

9 STEP FLANGER

10 REVERB

11 LONG REVERB This is a very rich sounding reverb. 24 PITCH SHIFT Shifts the pitch of the original sound.

12 EQUALIZER Adjusts the tonal character. 25 AUTO PAN

specied in terms of a note value relative to the tempo. You can also synchronize it to the metronome tempo.

Simulates a tape-type echo unit of the past.

Adds spaciousness and depth to the sound.

It gives no impression of modulation, but produces a transparent chorus eect.

A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated.

The phaser eect will be varied gradually.

It produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking o or landing.

This is a anger in which the anger pitch changes in steps.

Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space.

15 FILTER

16 FILTER+DRIVE

17 AUTO WAH

18 LO-FI COMPRESS

19 OVERDRIVE Mildly distorts the sound.

20 DISTORTION Intensely distorts the sound.

21 BIT CRUSH Produces an extreme lo- eect.

22 ISOLATOR

23 RING MOD

Producing a rougher tonal character and boosting the loudness. This also cuts the low-frequency region of the input audio.

This is a lter with an extremely sharp slope. The cuto frequency can be varied cyclically.

Cuts the high-frequency range, and adds distortion.

Produces a wah eect (a cyclic shift in frequency emphasis).

This is an eect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes.

Creating unique eects by cutting the volume of specic frequency regions.

A ring modulator that varies the modulated frequency in a stepwise manner.

Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound.

MULTI-FX–TYPE screen

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* For details on each type, refer to “Sound List” (PDF le).

Editing multi-eect settings

1. Choose MENU g FX g MULTI-FX g EDIT.

The MULTI-FX–EDIT screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select MFX1–3.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the value

knob to edit the value.

* For details on each parameter, refer to “Sound List” (PDF le).

MULTI-FX–EDIT screen

Sound Editing

Ambience

This eect unit adds reverberation, creating the sensation that you’re performing in a hall or studio. You can adjust the amount of ambience for each instrument assigned to each pad.

Applying ambience

1. Choose MENU g FX g AMBIENCE g SEND g PAD.

The AMBIENCE SEND–PAD screen will appear.

2. Strike a pad to select it, and use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select

instrument A/B.

3. Use the value knob to edit the value.

This species the amount of ambience that will be applied.

With a setting of “0,” no ambience will be applied.

* Even if you’re applying a multi-eect to an instrument, the ambience will be applied to the sound before it has been

processed by the multi-eect. You can also apply ambience to the sound produced by the multi-eect (p. 29).

* You can also use the MENU g INST g EDIT parameter “Amb Send.”

AMBIENCE SEND–PAD screen

Selecting the ambience type

1. Choose MENU g FX g AMBIENCE g TYPE.

The AMBIENCE–TYPE screen will appear.

2. Use the value knob to specify the ambience type.

With a setting of “OFF,” no ambience will be applied.

AMBIENCE–TYPE screen

Ambience type list

No. Name Explanation No. Name Explanation

1 BOOTH Recording booth 6 BALLROOM Dance hall

2 STUDIO Recording studio 7 CONCERT HALL Large concert hall

3 BASEMENT

4 JAZZ CLUB Small club 9 GATE Reverberation is cut o sharply

5 ROCK CLUB Large club 10 SPIRAL Spiral-like reverberation

Underground room with numerous reections

8 EXPO HALL Broad space

* For details on each type, refer to “Sound List” (PDF le).

Adjusting the ambience

OFF

MFX1

MFX2

MFX3

Inst A

AMBIENCE

Sound Editing

1. Choose MENU g FX g AMBIENCE g EDIT.

The AMBIENCE–EDIT screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the value

knob to edit the value.

* For details on each parameter, refer to “Sound List” (PDF le).

AMBIENCE–EDIT screen

Applying ambience to the multi-eect’s sound

If you’ve applied a multi-eect unit to the sound of instruments, you can apply ambience to the sound that’s been modied by the multi-eects.

1. Choose MENU g FX g AMBIENCE g SEND g MFX.

The AMBIENCE SEND–MFX screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select MFX1–3, and use the value knob to

edit the value.

Specify the amount of ambience that will be applied to the sound from each multieect.

With a setting of “0,” no ambience will be applied.

AMBIENCE SEND–MFX screen

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Multi-eect and ambience routing

The sound of a pad’s instrument A is sent to ambience (AMBIENCE SEND–PAD) before it enters the multi-eect (MFX1–3). This allows you to adjust the amount of ambience independently for each pad of each instrument.

Applying a multi-eect can modify the sound dramatically, but the sound sent to ambience will not be modied by the multi-eect.

You can use “AMBIENCE SEND–MFX” if you want the sound that’s been processed by the multi-eect to be sent to ambience. However, since the multi-eect is also receiving sound from other pads, it won’t be possible to adjust the ambience send individually for each pad.

MULTI-FX–

ASSIGN

AMBIENCE SEND–PAD

AMBIENCE

SEND MFX

Sound Editing

This divides the sound of the entire kit into low, mid, and high frequency regions, allowing you to boost or cut the volume of each region. You can boost the low range to make the sound more powerful, or boost the high range to make the sound brighter.

Applying EQ to a kit

1. Choose MENU g FX g EQ.

The KIT EQ screen will appear.

2. Press the [F3] (EQ) button to turn EQ on.

If this is o, EQ will not be applied.

KIT EQ screen

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the value knob to edit the value.

Parameter Explanation

Adjusts the width of the frequency region selected by “Freq.”

Freq

Gain

Higher values make the region narrower, producing a more distinctive sound.

* This is available only for MID.

Selects the frequency range at which the volume will be boosted or cut. Lower values aect a lower frequency range; higher values aect a higher frequency range.

* The available range diers between LOW/MID/HIGH.

Species the amount by which the volume is boosted or cut. Positive (“+”) values boost the frequency region specied by “Freq.” Negative (“-”) values cut the frequency region specied by “Freq.” If you don’t want to apply an eect, set this to “0.”

Overall Settings for a Kit

Kit name

Sub-name

Cursor

These settings let you adjust the volume of the entire kit, or assign a name to it.

Adjusting the Volume of the Kit

This setting adjusts the overall volume of the entire kit. This is convenient when a multi-eect has caused the volume to increase, or if you want to adjust the volume balance relative to other kits.

1. Choose MENU g KIT g KIT PRM g COMMON.

The KIT COMMON screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the “Kit Volume” parameter.

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3. Use the value knob to adjust the value.

KIT COMMON screen

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity

This setting adjusts the pad sensitivity for the entire kit. You can use this to adjust the sensitivity between kits that you play using your hand and kits that you play using your ngers.

1. Choose MENU g KIT g KIT PRM g COMMON.

The KIT COMMON screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the “Pad Sensitivity” parameter.

3. Use the value knob to adjust the value.

Moving the setting closer to the “FINGER” side will increase the sensitivity.

KIT COMMON screen

Naming a Kit

You can assign a name to a kit you’ve edited.

1. Choose MENU g KIT g KIT PRM g NAME.

The KIT NAME screen will appear.

2. Enter a name.

Enter a name using the buttons listed below.

You can enter a kit name (upper line) of 12 characters, and a subname (lower line) of up to 16 characters.

KIT NAME screen

Button Explanation

Value knob [-] [+] buttons

Cursor [

[F1] (DELETE) button Deletes the character at the cursor location.

[F2] (INSERT) button Inserts a space at the cursor location.

[F3] (A

] [ ] buttons

a 1) button

Change the character.

Move the cursor.

Move the cursor between the kit name and the sub-name.

Switches the type of character (uppercase/lowercase/numeral) at the cursor location.

Overall Settings for a Kit

Copy-destination

Copy-source

USER

Copy-destination

Copy-source

PRESET

Copying a Kit

When you want to create a new kit, you can save time by copying a kit from which to start.

1. Choose MENU g TOOLS g KIT COPY.

The KIT COPY screen will appear.

2. Use the value knob to select the copy-source kit.

Select a kit from “USER.”

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move to the lower line,

and select the copy-destination kit.

4. Press the [F3] (COPY) button.

A conrmation screen will appear.

5. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “YES,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The copy will be executed.

Returning a Kit to the Factory Settings

KIT COPY screen

CONFIRMATION screen

You can select a factory-set kit and copy it to another kit.

1. Choose MENU g TOOLS g KIT COPY.

The KIT COPY screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move to “USER,” and

use the value knob to select “PRESET.”

3. Use the value knob to select the copy-source kit.

4. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move to the lower line,

and select the copy-destination kit.

5. Press the [F3] (COPY) button.

A conrmation screen will appear.

6. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “YES,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The factory-set kit will be copied.

* If the factory-set user instruments have been deleted, the user instruments used by

the factory-set kit will not sound as intended.

Returning all kits and user instruments to the factory-set state

Put a backup containing the factory-set data on your USB ash drive, and load the data as described in “Loading a Backup” (p. 39).

The factory-set data can be downloaded from the Roland website. From the following URL, choose “Downloads” and then select “HandSonic HPD-20.”

http://www.roland.com/support/en/

KIT COPY screen

CONFIRMATION screen

Kit Chain

Switch banks

Bank, Bank name

Kit chain ON/OFF

Step

The Kit Chain function lets you successively switch kits in the order you’ve specied, as needed for the songs in your performance. You can create 15 kit chains (banks A–O), and each kit chain can contain up to 50 steps.

Bank A (Example)

Step 1 (Kit 24)

Bank B Bank O

Step 1 Step 1

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Step 2 (Kit 9)

Step 3 (Kit 87) Step 3 Step 3

Step 50 (Kit 33)

Step 2 Step 2

Step 50 Step 50

Using a kit chain

1. In the kit screen, press the [F1] (CHAIN) button to

turn kit chain on.

The kit chain screen will appear.

2. Use the [F2] ( BANK#) [F3] (BANK# ) buttons to

switch the bank.

3. Use the [-][+] buttons or the value knob to switch

steps.

4. When you’re nished, press the [F1] (CHAIN) button to turn kit chain o.

Creating a kit chain

Refer to “Editing a kit chain (Chain).”

KIT screen (Kit chain)

1. In the kit screen, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT] button.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “YES,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Undo

You can undo a change you’ve made to a kit or instrument.

The CONFIRMATION screen will appear.

The change will be undone.

* The current kit will return to the state in which it was when you selected it.

If you switch kits, the preceding changes cannot be undone.

* The following changes cannot be undone.

• Loading or changing a user instrument (MENU g USER INST)

• Copying a kit (MENU g TOOLS g KIT COPY)

• Changing a kit chain (MENU g TOOLS g CHAIN)

• Editing a system parameter (MENU g SYS)

“Editing a kit chain (Chain)” (p. 58)

CONFIRMATION screen

User Inst

An audio le (WAV) that you created on your computer can be loaded into the HandSonic via a USB ash drive, and played as a user instrument. Just as with the other instruments, you can adjust the tonal character of this user instrument and apply eects to it.

WAV

Number of user instruments Maximum 500

Sound length (total) Maximum 12 minutes

* The values shown above are the maximum number and length; they will decrease depending on the size and number of

audio les that you import.

Importing

Preparations

You’ll need the following items.

• Computer

A computer that can read and write a USB ash drive, such as a Windows or Mac computer

• USB ash drive

* Use USB ash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.

• Audio le of the sound that you want to import

Use your computer to prepare and edit the audio le to the following specications.

Format Sampling Frequency Bit Rate Channels Size (Length)

WAV 44.1 kHz 16 bits Mono, Stereo Up to 6 minutes

1. Copy the audio le to your USB ash drive.

Copy the audio le to the top level (root) of your USB ash drive.

* The HandSonic can recognize up to 1,000 les.

* File names containing multi-byte characters will not be displayed correctly on the HandSonic.

2. Connect the USB ash drive to the HandSonic.

With the HandSonic powered-o, connect the USB ash drive.

“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)

3. Power-on the HandSonic.

Importing

User instrument space remaining

Audition the sound

User instrument space remaining

User Inst

1. Choose MENU g USER INST g IMPORT.

The IMPORT list screen will appear, showing a list of the audio les on the USB ash drive.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the audio le that you want to

import, and press the [F3] (IMPORT) button.

You can audition the sound by pressing the [F1] (PREVIEW) button.

3. Use the value knob to select a user instrument number, and press the

[F3] (EXECUTE) button.

The user instrument will be loaded into the number you selected.

When the operation is completed, the screen will indicate “Completed!” and you will return to the IMPORT list screen.

* You can’t import into a number that already contains a user instrument.

* If there is not enough free space left in the HandSonic’s user instrument area, the

screen will indicate “User Inst Memory Full.” Delete unneeded user instruments (p. 54). In some cases, optimizing the area (p. 55) may allow you to import the sound.

NOTE

Do not strike the HandSonic’s pads while data is being imported. The vibration may cause unexpected errors.

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IMPORT list screen

IMPORT screen

4. Repeat steps 2–3 as necessary.

5. Press the [KIT] button to return to the kit screen.

The user instruments you imported will be saved automatically.

Use the procedure described on “Assigning Sounds to Pads (Inst)” (p. 23) to assign the imported user instruments to pads so that you can play them.

If you select the “USER” instrument group, the imported user instruments will be shown.

* User instruments are not deleted even when you turn o the power.

* As a precaution against accidentally deleting your user instruments, it’s a good idea to keep the loaded audio les on your

computer or USB ash drive. It’s not possible to load user instruments separately from a HandSonic backup (p. 38).

Managing User Instruments

You can view a list of all the user instruments you’ve imported. You can also audition the sounds, make loop settings, and rename them.

1. Choose MENU g USER INST g LIST.

The USER INST–LIST screen will appear.

Use the cursor [ and press [F2] (FUNC) button to see detailed information.

] [ ] buttons to select a user instrument,

USER INST–LIST screen

User Inst

Audition the sound

Loop on

Loop Settings

You can make a user instrument loop (play repeatedly). By looping it, you can play a short rhythm pattern as a longer phrase.

1. Choose MENU g USER INST g LIST.

The USER INST–LIST screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a user instrument.

3. Press the [F3] (LOOP) button to turn loop on.

The icon will appear.

You can audition the loop by pressing the [F1] (PREVIEW) button.

* Before you import the user instrument, use your computer to edit the audio

so that it loops smoothly. The HandSonic cannot edit the looping.

Specifying how the pad will produce sound

To control how the loop phrase will play or stop, you can change the way in which the pad will produce sound.

1. Strike a pad to which you’ve assigned a user instrument that is set to loop.

2. Choose MENU g INST g SETUP.

The INST–SETUP screen will appear.

USER INST–LIST screen

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the “Trigger Mode” parameter.

4. Use the value knob to select “GATE” or “ALT.”

Value Explanation

SHOT The sound will play each time you strike the pad. It will not loop.

GATE

ALT The sound will alternately play and stop each time you strike the pad.

* When using loop playback, the following restrictions apply to instrument editing.

• The “Sweep” parameter (p. 25) will apply only to the rst cycle of the loop.

• The “Muing” parameter (p. 25) will have no eect.

The sound will continue playing as long as you continue holding down the pad.

* This cannot be selected for an external expansion pad or the hi-hat control pedal.

Stopping all sounds (ALL SOUND OFF)

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [EXIT] button, you can stop (silence) all sounds that are currently being produced. This is a convenient way to stop numerous loop phrases simultaneously. This also works in the kit screen or while you’re editing.

* The eects will not be silenced. The decay of the ambience and delay sound will remain without being silenced.

INST–SETUP screen

Deleting

User Inst

Here’s how to delete a user instrument.

1. Choose MENU g USER INST g LIST.

The USER INST–LIST screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the user instrument that you want to delete.

3. Press the [F2] (FUNC) button.

The USER INST FUNCTION screen will appear.

If this user instrument is used in any kit, ”

NOTE

When “Assigned to Kit” has a ” which this instrument is assigned will no longer produce sound.

“ is shown for the “Assigned to Kit” eld.

“ symbol, if you delete this user instrument, pads to

4. Press the [F2] (DELETE) button.

The CONFIRMATION screen will appear.

5. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “YES,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Renaming

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USER INST FUNCTION screen

CONFIRMATION screen

Here’s how to rename a user instrument.

1. Choose MENU g USER INST g LIST.

The USER INST–LIST screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the user instrument that you want to rename.

3. Press the [F2] (FUNC) button.

The USER INST FUNCTION screen will appear.

4. Press the [F3] (NAME) button.

The USER INST NAME screen will appear.

Use the following buttons to enter a name. You can enter up to 14 characters.

Button Explanation

Value knob [-] [+] buttons

Cursor [

[F1] (DELETE) button Deletes the character at the cursor location.

[F2] (INSERT) button Inserts a space at the cursor location.

[F3] (A

] [ ] buttons

a 1) button

Change the character.

Move the cursor.

Switches the type of character (uppercase/lowercase/numeral) at the cursor location.

USER INST NAME screen

Backing Up (USB Flash Drive)

All settings of the HandSonic can be saved on a USB ash drive. This lets you make a backup of your important data, or exchange kits with other people.

Saving a Backup

A backup contains all of the HandSonic’s settings. You can choose whether the user instruments will be included in the backup.

1. Connect the USB ash drive to the HandSonic.

“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)

2. Choose MENU g SYS g USB Memory g Save Backup.

The Save Backup screen will appear.

3. Specify the type of backup that you want to save.

Parameter Explanation

With User Inst

Backup

Name

* Depending on the size of the user instruments, it may take more than two minutes to save the data if you include the user

instruments in the backup.

* If you don’t include the user instruments in the backup, the kits will not be reproduced correctly even if you load the

backup after deleting or renumbering the user instruments.

Species whether the audio data imported as user instruments will be (

Indicates the number and name of the backup to which you’re saving. Use the value knob to change the backup-destination.

Indicates the name of the backup you’re saving. You can enter and edit the name by pressing the [F2] (NAME) button.

) or will not be ( ) included in the backup.

SAVE BACKUP screen

4. Press the [F3] (SAVE) button.

The backup will be saved.

* If a backup already exists at the save-destination, the screen will ask “OK to overwrite?”

If you want to overwrite the existing data, select “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

NOTE

Do not strike the HandSonic’s pads while data is being saved. The vibration may cause unexpected errors.

* Backup les are saved in the Roland/HPD-20/Backup folder of the USB ash drive.

Loading a Backup

Here’s how to load a backup from a USB ash drive into the HandSonic.

NOTE

When you load a backup, all settings in the HandSonic will be erased.

Backing Up (USB Flash Drive)

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1. Connect the USB ash drive to the HandSonic.

“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)

2. Choose MENU g SYS g USB Memory g Load Backup.

The LOAD BACKUP screen will appear.

3. Specify the backup that you want to load.

Parameter Explanation

With User Inst

Backup

* If you load the user instruments, all user instruments in the HandSonic will be deleted.

* Depending on the size of the user instruments, it may take more than 10 minutes to load the backup when loading the

user instruments.

Species whether the user instruments will be loaded ( loaded (

Species the backup that will be loaded. Backups that include user instruments are indicated by ”

.“

) or will not be

LOAD BACKUP screen

4. Press the [F3] (LOAD) button.

The CONFIRMATION screen will appear.

5. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “YES,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The backup will be loaded.

* If you choose “NO,” loading will be cancelled.

NOTE

Do not strike the HandSonic’s pads while data is being loaded. The vibration may cause unexpected errors.

CONFIRMATION screen

* Backup les are saved in the Roland/HPD-20/Backup folder of the USB ash drive.

If you want to load a backup le that you obtained from another person, place the le in this folder.

Connecting External Expansion Pads or Pedals

You can connect an external expansion pad, footswitch, or hi-hat control pedal. This will broaden your performance possibilities, for example by letting you use your feet to play sounds.

Using an External Expansion Pad (TRIG IN)

To the HandSonic’s pads and D-BEAM, you can add a kick pad that you play with your foot, or a mesh pad, cymbal pad, or bar trigger pad that you can play with sticks.

By using not just your hands but also sticks or your feet to play sounds, you can obtain an even wider range of performance possibilities.

You can connect one Roland-made pad.

For details on pads that are suitable for expanding the HandSonic, refer to p. 41.

* V-Hi-Hat pads (VH-13, VH-12, VH-11) are not supported.

For the latest information about pads, refer to the Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/

Connecting a pad

Please also read the owner’s manual of the expansion pad you’re using.

1. Connect the pad to the HandSonic’s TRIG IN jack.

Use the cable that was included with your expansion pad.

“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)

2. Choose MENU g SYS g ExtTrig Settings g TYPE.

The EXT-TRIGGER SETTINGS screen will appear.

3. Use the value knob to set the “Type” parameter to the model of pad you’re

connecting.

You must set the “Type” parameter correctly.

If you want to make detailed adjustments to the sensitivity, refer to p. 63.

EXT-TRIGGER SETTINGS screen

4. Press the [KIT] button to return to the kit screen, and assign an instrument to the pad that you connected.

“Assigning Sounds to Pads (Inst)” (p. 23)

Connecting External Expansion Pads or Pedals

Pads suitable for external expansion

Here are the pads that are suitable for the HandSonic, and some illustrations of how they can be set up.

* Only one pad can be connected.

Model Name Explanation

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KD-7

KD-9

BT-1

PD-8

PDX-6

PDX-8 V-Pad

CY-5

CY-8 Cymbal Pad

Kick Trigger Unit

Kick Pad

Bar Trigger Pad A compact pad that you can play using sticks.

Pad

V-Pad

Cymbal Pad

Play using your foot. A commercially available kick pedal is required.

A rubber pad that you can play using sticks. The head and rim function as two pads.

A mesh pad with a rim diameter of 8.5 inches. Play using sticks. The head and rim function as two pads.

A mesh pad with a rim diameter of 10 inches. Play using sticks. The head and rim function as two pads.

A 10-inch cymbal pad. The bow and edge function as two pads.

A 12-inch cymbal pad. The bow and edge function as two pads.

CY-12C

FS-5U

HandSonic + BT-1 HandSonic + KD-7 + FD-8

V-Cymbal

Footswitch

A 12-inch crash V-cymbal. The bow and edge function as two pads.

You can play this using your foot. The volume will be xed. By using the appropriate connection cable (stereo phone plug g two phone plugs: sold separately) you can connect two FS-5U units.

Connecting External Expansion Pads or Pedals

Using a Footswitch (FOOT SW)

A footswitch let you use your foot to switch kits or turn the D-BEAM on/o. This allows you to control the sound without interrupting your performance.

The following footswitches (separately sold) are supported.

Model Explanation

FS-5U

One or two units can be connected. In order to connect two, you’ll need a connection cable (stereo phone plug g two phone plugs: sold separately).

FS-6

DP-2

This contains two footswitches in a single unit.

Only one unit can be connected.

1. Connect the footswitch to the HandSonic’s FOOT SW jack.

2. Choose MENU g SYS g FootSw Control.

The FOOT SWITCH CONTROL screen will appear.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select ”Foot Switch 1” or “Foot Switch 2.”

4. Use the value knob to specify the function of the footswitch.

Parameter Explanation

OFF No function is assigned.

KIT+ Increments the kit number by +1.

KIT- Decrements the kit number by -1.

Foot Switch 1,

Foot Switch 2

D-BEAM SW Turns the D-BEAM on/o.

RT MODIFY PITCH SW Turns the realtime modify [PITCH] button on/o.

RT MODIFY EFFECT SW Turns the realtime modify [EFFECT] button on/o.

ROLL SW Turns the Roll function on/o.

ALL SOUND OFF Stops all sound that is currently being produced.

“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)

FOOT SWITCH CONTROL screen

Connecting External Expansion Pads or Pedals

Using a Hi-hat Control Pedal (HH CTRL)

You can use your foot to open/close the hi-hat. You can also press the pedal to play the sound, or vary the sound according to how deeply you press the pedal.

The following hi-hat control pedal and footswitches (sold separately) are supported.

Model Explanation

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FD-8

FS-5U

DP-2

* V-Hi-Hat pads (VH-13, VH-12, VH-11) are not supported.

Controls the hi-hat open-close action in a continuous manner.

You can use a footswitch instead of a hi-hat control pedal. This lets you switch the hi-hat’s open/closed state. If you play the sound, the volume will be xed.

1. Connect the hi-hat control pedal to the HandSonic’s HH CTRL jack.

Use the cable that was included with your hi-hat control pedal.

“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)

If you want to control the hi-hat’s open/close action

Assign a hi-hat instrument to the desired pad.

You’ll be able to use the hi-hat control pedal to control the open/close action.

* The instrument that’s assigned to the hi-hat control pedal will also sound. If you don’t want it to sound, set the hi-hat

control pedal’s instrument to “OFF.”

* If you’ve assigned a hi-hat instrument to more than one pad, the foot-close sound can be produced only for the highest

priority pad. (Priority order: M1–M5 g S1–S8 g EXT HEAD g EXT RIM g D-BEAM)

If you want to sound an instrument

Assign the instrument to the hi-hat control pedal.

The instrument will sound when you press the pedal.

“Assigning Sounds to Pads (Inst)” (p. 23)

If you want to modify the sound

As when you press down on a pad, you can press down on the hi-hat control pedal to modify the sound.

2. Choose MENU g KIT g PAD CTRL g SEND.

The PAD CONTROL –SEND screen will appear.

3. Press the hi-hat control pedal.

The hi-hat control pedal will be selected.

4. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the value

knob to set the value.

For details, refer to “Modifying the sound by pressing down on a pad.”

“Modifying the sound by pressing down on a pad” (p. 48)

PAD CONTROL–SEND screen

Connecting the HandSonic to a Computer

If you connect the HandSonic to a computer, you’ll be able to record the HandSonic’s performance on your computer as audio or as MIDI, or use the HandSonic to listen to audio that’s being played by your computer. This is a convenience when you’re using a computer to create rhythm tracks or to record, and you can also enjoy playing the HandSonic along with songs being played back from your computer.

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting the HandSonic to your computer, you must rst install the USB driver. You can download the USB driver from the Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/support/en/

For the operating requirements, refer to the Roland website. The driver program and installation procedure will dier depending on your system. For details, refer to the “Readme.htm” included with the downloaded le.

Connecting to your computer

Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the HandSonic’s USB COMPUTER port with your computer’s USB port.

“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)

USB audio and USB MIDI are supported.

You can change the volume of the USB audio (p. 65).

USB cable

(sold separately)

Cable hook

For a thick USB cable

For a thin USB cable

* Power-on the HandSonic before you start up the audio/MIDI application on your computer.

* Do not power-o the HandSonic while you’re using the application.

* Use a USB cable that supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.

Use the rear panel cable hook to secure the USB cable as shown in the illustration at left. This will prevent USB communication errors from being caused by vibration when the HandSonic is struck.

Parameter Guide

This section explains all of the HandSonic’s functions and settings in each screen, organized according to the menu structure.

For the procedure, refer to “Menu Operations” (p. 22).

INST

MENU g INST g INST

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Assign an instrument (Inst)

Inst A

Inst B

INST–EDIT

MENU g INST g EDIT

These settings are made separately for instruments A and B.

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting the volume (Volume)

Volume Adjusts the volume.

Adjusting the pitch (Tuning)

Tuning

Varying the pitch (Sweep)

Sweep

Adjusting the length of the sound (Muing)

Muing Greater values reduce the decay, emphasizing the attack.

Adjusting the tonal character (Color)

Color

Adjusting the left/right position of the sound (Pan)

Pan Adjusts the left/right position. “CTR” is center.

Applying eects

Amb Send This is the same parameter as “AMBIENCE SEND–PAD” (p. 52).

MFX Asgn This is the same parameter as “MULTI-FX–ASSIGN” (p. 51).

Assign instrument A or instrument B. Choose “OFF” if you don’t want sound to be produced.

Press the [ENTER] button to see the instrument list.

Adjusts the pitch. Positive (“+”) settings raise the pitch, and negative (“-”) settings lower the pitch. The units are cents; 100 cents = one semitone.

* In some cases, large changes in “Tuning” may limit the “Sweep” eect.

Adjusts the brightness of the sound. Positive (“+”) settings brighten the sound, and negative (“-”) settings darken the sound.

Listening to only instrument A or B

By striking a pad while you hold down the [SHIFT] button, you can listen to only instrument A or B, depending on the position of the cursor. Even if the sound of instruments A and B are being layered, this allows you to make adjustments while listening to them separately.

Applying the same values to all pads (ALL)

If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ENTER] button, the value of the selected parameter will be copied to all pads.

INST–SETUP

MENU g INST g SETUP

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Specifying how instrument B will be sounded (Layer, Fade Point)

For details, refer to p. 24.

Species how instrument B will be sounded.

OFF

MIX

Layer

Fade Point

Specifying how the sound will be produced (Trigger Mode)

This species how the sound will be produced when you strike the pad. You can also set this to loop a user instrument.

Trigger Mode

Fixing the dynamics of the sound (Fixed Velocity)

Fixed Velocity

Preventing sounds from being heard together (Mute Group, Mono/Poly)

Mute Group

Mono/Poly

VELO MIX

VELO FADE

VELO SW

* This parameter is unavailable if “Layer” is “OFF” or “MIX.”

SHOT The sound will play each time you strike the pad. User instrument loop playback will be unavailable.

GATE

ALT The sound will alternately play and stop each time you strike the pad.

OFF The volume will be aected by the force of your strike.

1–127

For example if you have assigned triangle open and closed sounds to two pads, you can assign them to the “Mute Group” of the same number so that the open sound will stop when you play the closed sound.

OFF No Mute Group will be assigned.

1–8 Multiple pads assigned to the Mute Group of the same number will not sound simultaneously.

With the “POLY” setting, multiple notes will be heard overlapping when you strike the same pad repeatedly. With the “MONO” setting, the previous note will be stopped before the newly played note is sounded; notes will not overlap. This does not aect the sound of other pads.

INST

Volume

Only instrument A will sound.

Striking

Volume

The sound will continue playing as long as you continue holding down the pad.

* This cannot be selected for an external expansion pad or the hi-hat control pedal.

The volume will be xed, regardless of the force of your strike. Specify the volume in the range of 1–127.

force

Instruments A and B will always sound together.

Striking force

Instrument B will be layered only for strikes stronger than “Fade Point.”

Striking force

Instrument B will be layered according to the force of the strike only for strikes stronger than “Fade Point.”

Striking force

Switches between instrument A for strikes that are weaker than “Fade

Point” and instrument B for stronger strikes. Striking force

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KIT

Mute and

Pitch +50

Pitch +900

Mute

Pitch -2000

PAD CTRL

PAD CONTROL–SEND

MENU g KIT g PAD CTRL g SEND

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Modifying the sound by pressing down on a pad

* This cannot be set for external expansion pads.

Type

Send to Pad

Send to Kit

Species how the D-BEAM will modify the sound. With the “POSITION” setting, the sound will change according to the height of your hand above the sensor. With the “SPEED” setting, the sound will change according to the speed at which your hand is moved up or down.

If this is “ON,” pressing down on a pad will modify the sound of that pad. The way in which the sound changes is specied by the following “RECEIVE” parameter.

You can produce the following eects by pressing down on this pad.

OFF No eect will be applied.

RT MODIFY PITCH +/- The same eect as the realtime modify knob (PITCH) will be applied.

MFX1 CONTROL+/MFX2 CONTROL+/MFX3 CONTROL+/-

ROLL SPEED The roll speed will change.

ALL SOUND OFF All sounds that are currently being produced will stop.

The parameter of a multi-eect (MFX1–3) will be modied. With positive (“+”) settings, the value will be increased when you press down on the pad. With negative (“-”) settings, the value will be decreased.

PAD CONTROL–RECEIVE

MENU g KIT g PAD CTRL g RECEIVE

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Specifying how the sound will change when you press down on a pad

When you press down on a pad whose “Send to Pad” parameter (see above) is “ON,” the eect you specify here for each pad will be produced.

Mute If this is “ON,” the sound will become shorter as if you played the instrument in a muted (closed) state.

Pitch

The pitch will change according to the pressure that you apply to the pad. With positive (“+”) settings, the pitch will rise; with negative (“-”) settings, the pitch will fall.

Assigning the realtime modify knob (PITCH)

Realtime Modify Pitch If this is “ON,” operating “PITCH” with the realtime modify knob will aect the pitch.

SEND and RECEIVE

If “Send to Pad” is “ON,” pressing down on a pad will send control data to each pad, causing its sound to change as specied by its “PAD CONTROL–RECEIVE” settings. This can also modify the sound of the specic pad that was pressed.

You can also modify the sound of the D-BEAM or an external expansion pad.

Press down!

PAD CONTROL–ROLL

MENU g KIT g PAD CTRL g ROLL

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting the roll speed (Roll Speed)

* This cannot be set for external expansion pads. * You can also set this by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [ROLL] button.

Roll Speed

If the [ROLL] button is on, pressing down on a pad will change the roll speed. Higher values will make the roll faster. If this is set to a note value, the roll will be synchronized to the tempo. If this is “OFF,” a roll will not occur.

KIT PRM

KIT COMMON

MENU g KIT g KIT PRM g COMMON

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting the volume of the entire kit (Kit Volume)

For details, refer to p. 31.

Kit Volume Adjusts the volume of the entire kit.

Adjusting the volume of the hi-hat control pedal (Pedal Hi-Hat Volume)

Pedal Hi-Hat Volume

Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads (Pad Sensitivity)

For details, refer to p. 31.

Pad Sensitivity

Adjusts the volume of the foot-close sound when you press the hi-hat control pedal.

* The volume of the instrument assigned to the hi-hat control pedal is adjusted by “Volume” (p. 25).

Adjusts the sensitivity of all pads (M1–M5, S1–S8) simultaneously. Set this to a lower value if you’re using your hand to strike the pads. Set this to a higher value if you’re using your ngers, or if a child will be playing the HandSonic.

KIT

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REALTIME MODIFY

MENU g KIT g KIT PRM g RT MODIFY

Parameter Explanation

Realtime modify knob settings

These parameters specify what the realtime modify knob will do if the [PITCH] or [EFFECT] button is pressed.

* You can also make these settings by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [PITCH] or [EFFECT ] button.

Pitch Default

Eect Select Selects the multi-eect that will be controlled by the realtime modify knob.

Default ...

Species the initial amount of pitch change that will be applied when you press the [PITCH] button. The amount of pitch change specied here will be applied even if you don’t turn the realtime modify knob.

Species the initial amount of multi-eect parameter change that will be applied when you press the [EFFECT] button. The change you specify here will be applied even if you don’t turn the realtime modify knob.

* The parameter name will change depending on the multi-eect type.

KIT

KIT NAME

MENU g KIT g KIT PRM g NAME

Button Explanation

Renaming the kit (Kit Name)

Here you can edit the name of the kit. When you’ve nished editing, press the [EXIT] button.

For details, refer to p. 31.

[F1] (DELETE) Deletes the character at the cursor location.

[F2] (INSERT) Inserts a space at the cursor location.

a 1)

[F3] (A

MIDI

MIDI NOTE NUMBER

MENU g KIT g MIDI g NOTE#

These settings are made for each pad.

Switches the type of character (uppercase/lowercase/numerals) at the cursor location.

Parameter Explanation

Specifying the note number of each pad (Note#)

Main 1–5, Sub 1–8, D-BEAM, Ext Head, Ext Rim, HH Pedal

These parameters specify the note number of each pad. When you strike a pad, this note number will be transmitted. When this note number is received, the pad will sound.

* If note numbers conict, an “*” is shown.

MIDI GATE TIME

MENU g KIT g MIDI g GATE

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Specifying the gate time of each pad (Gate)

Main 1–5, Sub 1–8, D-BEAM, Ext Head, Ext Rim, HH Pedal

These parameters specify the gate time of each pad.

* This is valid if the “Trigger Mode” parameter is set to “SHOT” (p. 47). * The gate time is the time from when you strike a pad until a note-o message is transmitted.

Playing an external MIDI sound module

Use a MIDI cable to connect the HandSonic to your external MIDI sound module (p. 8). Specify the MIDI channel and control change number as described in “MIDI-related settings” (p. 66), and assign a note number to each pad of each kit as described in “Specifying the note number of each pad (Note#)” (p. 50).

MULTI-FX

MULTI-FX–TYPE

MENU g FX g MULTI-FX g TYPE

Parameter Explanation

Specifying the multi-eect type (MULTI-FX Type)

For details, refer to p. 27.

MFX1

MFX2

MFX3

MULTI-FX–EDIT

MENU g FX g MULTI-FX g EDIT

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting the multi-eect (MULTI-FX Edit)

For details, refer to p. 27.

MFX1/MFX2/MFX3

Parameters that adjust the multieect

Specify the multi-eect type for each unit MFX1–3. Press the [ENTER] button to see the MFX type list.

For details on each type, refer to “Sound List” (PDF le).

Use the cursor [ Press the [ENTER] button to see the MFX type list.

The parameters will dier depending on the selected eect type.

For details on each type, refer to “Sound List” (PDF le).

] [ ] buttons to select the multi-eect that you want to adjust.

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MULTI-FX–ASSIGN

MENU g FX g MULTI-FX g ASSIGN

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Applying the multi-eect to each pad (MULTI-FX Assign)

For details, refer to p. 26.

Main 1–5, Sub 1–8, D-BEAM, Ext Head, Ext Rim, HH Pedal

Select MFX1–3 for each instrument (A and B) of each pad. If this is “OFF,” a multi-eect will not be applied.

AMBIENCE

AMBIENCE–TYPE

MENU g FX g AMBIENCE g TYPE

Parameter Explanation

Specifying the type of ambience (Ambience Type)

For details, refer to p. 28.

Type

AMBIENCE–EDIT

MENU g FX g AMBIENCE g EDIT

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting the ambience (Ambience Edit)

For details, refer to p. 29.

Type This is the same as the preceding item.

Character Character of the ambience sound

Size Size of the room

Wall Type Material of the walls

Shape Width of the room

Level Overall amount of ambience

Species the type of ambience.

For details on each type, refer to “Sound List” (PDF le).

AMBIENCE SEND–PAD

MENU g FX g AMBIENCE g SEND g PAD

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Applying ambience to each pad (Ambience Send Pad)

For details, refer to p. 28.

Main 1–5, Sub 1–8, D-BEAM, Ext Head, Ext Rim, HH Pedal

Specify the amount of ambience that is applied to each instrument (A and B) of each pad.

AMBIENCE SEND–MFX

MENU g FX g AMBIENCE g SEND g MFX

Parameter Explanation

Applying ambience to the sound of each multi-eect (Ambience Send MFX)

For details, refer to p. 29.

MFX1 g AMB

MFX2 g AMB

MFX3 g AMB

Specify the amount of ambience that is applied to the sound of each multi-eect.

KIT EQ

MENU g FX g EQ

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Parameter/Button

Explanation

Applying EQ to the kit (EQ)

For details, refer to p. 30.

Adjusts the width of the frequency region selected by “Freq.”

Freq

Gain

[F3] (EQ) If this is on, EQ will be applied.

Higher values make the region narrower, producing a more distinctive sound.

* This is available only for MID.

Selects the frequency range at which the volume will be boosted or cut. Lower values aect a lower frequency range; higher values aect a higher frequency range.

* The available range diers between LOW/MID/HIGH.

USER INST

IMPORT

MENU g USER INST g IMPORT

Button Explanation

Importing a user instrument (Import)

Here you can view a list of the audio les on a USB ash drive, and import the selected le. For details, refer to p. 34.

[F1] (PREVIEW) Auditions the sound.

[F3] (IMPORT)

LIST

USER INST–LIST

MENU g USER INST g LIST

Imports the selected le. You’ll select a user instrument number in the screen that will appear next.

Button Explanation

Viewing a list of user instruments (USER INST–LIST)

For details, refer to p. 35.

[F1] (PREVIEW) Auditions the sound.

Looping a user instrument (Loop)

For details, refer to p. 36.

[F3] (LOOP) Turns looping on/o for the selected user instrument.

USER INST FUNCTION

MENU g USER INST g LIST g FUNC

Parameter/Button Explanation

Viewing information about user instruments (Function)

Size Indicates the size of the user instrument

Assigned to Kit

[F1] (PREVIEW) Auditions the sound.

Deleting a user instrument (Delete)

For details, refer to p. 37.

[F2] (DELETE)

Indicates whether this user instrument is used by a kit (

Deletes the user instrument. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

) or not used ( ).

USER INST NAME

MENU g USER INST g LIST g FUNC g NAME

Button Explanation

Renaming the user instrument (User Inst Name)

When you’ve nished editing the name, press the [EXIT] button.

For details, refer to p. 37.

[F1] (DELETE) Deletes the character at the cursor location.

[F2] (INSERT) Inserts a space at the cursor location.

[F3] (A

a 1)

Switches the type of character (uppercase/lowercase/numerals) at the cursor location.

UTIL

RENUMBER

MENU g USER INST g UTIL g Renumber

USER INST

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Button Explanation

Reassigning the user instrument numbers (Renumber)

If you repeatedly import and then delete user instruments, their numbers will become discontinuous. By using this Renumber function you can renumber the user instruments so that they will be numbered consecutively from the beginning. The user instruments that are assigned to kits will also be reassigned so that they will sound correctly.

* If you execute Renumber, and then subsequently load a previously-saved backup (that does not include user instruments), the user

instruments will no longer be correctly assigned to the kits.

[F3] (EXECUTE)

Executes the Renumber function. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

MEMORY OPTIMIZE

MENU g USER INST g UTIL g Memory Optimize

Button Explanation

Optimizing the user instrument area (Memory Optimize)

If you repeatedly import and then delete user instruments, the user area will become fragmented, possibly decreasing the amount of user instruments that can be imported. This function lets you optimize the user instrument area so that it can be fully utilized.

NOTE

• Back up to a USB ash drive before you execute this function (p. 38).

• Processing will require approximately 50 minutes. (Depends on the size and length of user instruments.)

• Never turn o the power while processing is in progress. The user instruments may be lost if you do so.

• In some cases, optimizing might not have an eect.

[F1] (SAVE) Accesses the SAVE BACKUP screen (p. 38).

[F3] (EXECUTE)

Executes the Memory Optimize function. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

USER INST

ALL DELETE

MENU g USER INST g UTIL g All Delete

Button Explanation

Delete all user instruments (All Delete)

This deletes all of the user instruments that you’ve imported.

NOTE

User instruments used in kits will also be deleted. Pads to which user instruments are assigned will no longer produce sound.

[F3] (EXECUTE)

Executes the All Delete function. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

PAD COPY

TOOLS

PAD COPY

MENU g TOOLS g PAD COPY

Parameter/Button Explanation

Copying a pad (Pad Copy)

This copies a pad to a dierent pad. You can use this to create another pad with the same sound. Specify the copy-source and copy-destination pads, and press the [F3] (COPY) button.

Exchanging the sounds of pads (Pad Exchange)

This exchanges the sounds of two pads. Specify the two pads that will be exchanged, and press the [F2] (EXCHNG) button.

Upper line Species the copy-source (exchange-source) kit number and pad.

Lower line Species the copy-destination (exchange-destination) kit number and pad.

[F2] (EXCHNG) Exchanges the pads. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

[F3] (COPY) Copies the pad. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

KIT COPY

MENU g TOOLS g KIT COPY

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Parameter/Button Explanation

Copying a kit (Kit Copy)

This copies a kit to a dierent kit number. You can use this to create another identical kit. Specify the copy-source and copy-destination kit number, and press the [F3] (COPY) button. For details, refer to p. 32.

Exchanging kits (Kit Exchange)

This exchanges the kit numbers of two kits. You can use this to change the order of kits. Specify the two kits that you want to exchange, and press the [F2] (EXCHNG) button.

Returning a Kit to the Factory Settings

You can select one of the factory-set kits and copy it to the desired kit. Select the copy-source kit from “PRESET,” and copy it. For details, refer to p. 32.

Creating an empty kit

You can use an empty kit to create a kit from scratch. Specify “EMPTY” as the copy-source kit, and copy it to the desired kit.

USER/PRESET/EMPTY

Upper line

Lower line Specify the copy-destination (exchange-destination) kit number.

[F2] (EXCHNG)

[F3] (COPY) Copies the kit.

USER: A conventional kit that you can select in the kit screen PRESET: Factory-set kit data EMPTY: A kit with no sounds, whose settings are all initialized

Specify the copy-source (exchange-source) kit number.

* This is unavailable if you’ve selected “EMPTY.”

Exchanges the kits.

* This cannot be executed if you’ve selected “PRESET” or “EMPTY.”

TOOLS

CHAIN

MENU g TOOLS g CHAIN

Parameter/Button Explanation

Editing a kit chain (Chain)

Bank A (Example)

Step 1 (Kit 24)

Step 2 (Kit 9)

Step 3 (Kit 87) Step 3 Step 3

Step 50 (Kit 33)

To use the kit chain, press the [F1] (CHAIN) button in the kit screen. For details, refer to p. 33.

Chain (Bank)

[F1] (MOVE UP) Moves the bank selected by the cursor upward.

[F2] (MOVE DOWN) Moves the bank selected by the cursor downward.

Selects the bank (A–O) that you want to edit. Press the [F3] (EDIT) button to access the edit screen. Refer to the next section.

CHAIN EDIT

MENU g TOOLS g CHAIN g EDIT

Button Explanation

Specifying the order of kits (Chain Edit)

In each bank, you can specify a sequence of up to 50 steps by selecting a kit for each step.

01–50 (Step) Specify the kit number for each step.

[F1] (DELETE) Deletes the step at the cursor location.

[F2] (INSERT) Inserts a step at the cursor location.

[F3] (NAME)

Edits the name of the bank. For details on editing a name, refer to step 4 of “Renaming” (p. 37).

Bank B Bank O

Step 1 Step 1

Step 2 Step 2

Step 50 Step 50

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Metronome

METRONOME SETUP–TIMSIG

MENU g SYS g Metronome g TIMSIG

From the kit screen, TEMPO g SETUP

Parameter/Button Explanation

Specifying the metronome time signature

Beat Time signature

Rhythm Type Type of rhythm

METRONOME SETUP–SOUND

MENU g SYS g Metronome g SOUND

Parameter Explanation

Specifying the sound and volume of the metronome

Sound Sound

Volume Volume

Pan Panning

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USB Memory

SAVE BACKUP

MENU g SYS g USB Memory g Save Backup

Parameter/Button Explanation

Backing up to a USB ash drive (Save Backup)

This will save all of the HandSonic’s settings to a USB ash drive. For details, refer to p. 38.

With User Inst

Backup Species the backup number (001–100).

Name Shows the name of the backup.

[F2] (NAME)

[F3] (SAVE) Executes the backup operation.

Species whether the sounds that you’ve imported as user instruments will be backed up (

* Depending on the size of the user instruments, it may take more than two minutes to save the data if you include

the user instruments in the backup.

Edits the name of the backup. For details on editing a name, refer to step 4 of “Renaming” (p. 37).

) or not backed up ( ).

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LOAD BACKUP

MENU g SYS g USB Memory g Load Backup

Parameter/Button Explanation

Loading a backup from a USB ash drive (Load Backup)

For details, refer to p. 39.

NOTE

Loading a backup will erase all data that is currently in the HandSonic.

Species whether user instruments will be loaded (

With User Inst

Backup

[F3] (LOAD) Loads the backup. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

* Depending on the size of the user instruments, it will take more than 10 minutes to load the backup when loading

the user instruments.

* If you don’t load user instruments, the user instruments currently in the HandSonic will not be erased.

Species the backup number. Backups that include user instruments are indicated by ”

DELETE BACKUP

MENU g SYS g USB Memory g Delete Backup

) or not loaded ( ).

.”

Parameter/Button Explanation

Deleting a backup from the USB ash drive (Delete Backup)

Backup Species the number of the backup that will be deleted.

[F3] (DELETE) Executes the delete operation. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

USB MEMORY INFORMATION

MENU g SYS g USB Memory g Information

Parameter Explanation

Viewing information about the USB ash drive (USB Memory Information)

Backups The number of backups that have been saved.

Size Used The size used, and the amount of free space (%).

FORMAT USB MEMORY

MENU g SYS g USB Memory g Format

Button Explanation

Formatting a USB ash drive (Format USB Memory)

NOTE

Formatting a USB ash drive will erase all data on that USB ash drive.

[F3] (FORMAT) Executes the format operation. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

Pad Settings

LINEAR

EXP2EXP1

LOG2LOG1

SPLINE

LOUD2LOUD1

SYS

PAD SETTINGS–SENS

MENU g SYS g Pad Settings g SENS

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting the sensitivity etc. for each pad

You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal playing style.

Sensitivity

Threshold

Curve

This allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play. Higher sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower sensitivity will keep the pad producing a low volume even when played forcefully. The default value is “4.”

With higher values, no sound will be produced by soft strikes. With lower values, even soft strikes will produce sound. The default value is “2.”

This setting allows you to control the relation between playing velocity (striking force) and changes in volume.

LINEAR

EXP1, EXP2

LOG1, LOG2

Volume

Striking force

Volume Volume

Strength at which you strike the pad

The standard setting. This produces the most natural correspondence between playing dynamics and volume change.

Compared to LINEAR, strong dynamics produce a greater change.

Striking force

Compared to LINEAR, a soft playing produces a greater change.

Striking force

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SPLINE

LOUD1, LOUD2

PAD SETTINGS–PRESS

MENU g SYS g Pad Settings g PRESS

These settings are made for each pad.

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting the pad’s pressure sensitivity

Pressure Sens

Adjusts the sensitivity of the pad to pressure. With higher values, even slight pressure applied to the pad will produce a signicant response. The default value is “5.”

Volume

Striking force

Volume Volume

Extreme changes are made in response to playing dynamics.

Very little dynamic response, making it easy to maintain strong volume levels.

Striking force

Strength at which you press the pad

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Center

Edge

PAD SETTINGS–POSI

MENU g SYS g Pad Settings g POSI

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting how the sound will respond to strike position

Position Area

D-BEAM Settings

D-BEAM SETTINGS

MENU g SYS g D-BEAM Settings

In the kit screen, [SHIFT] + [D-BEAM]

Adjusts how the tonal character (p. 14) will be aected by the position at which you strike the M1 or M2 pads. As you increase this value, it will become easier to produce tonal change by striking the edge. If this is “OFF,” striking the edge will not produce tonal change. The default value is “2.”

* This setting is common to M1 and M2.

Button Explanation

Calibrating the D-BEAM

The D-BEAM’s sensitivity and response curve will be aected by the brightness of the location. You can adjust these to obtain the desired performance.

[F1] (DEFAULT) Sets the calibration parameters to the default values.

[F2] (SET-MIN)

[F3] (SET-MAX)

Position the palm of your hand above the D-BEAM at the highest position that you want to use, and press the [F2] (SET-MIN) button. The high position will be set.

Position the palm of your hand above the D-BEAM at the lowest position that you want to use, and press the [F3] (SET-MAX) button. The low position will be set.

ExtTrig Settings

EXT-TRIGGER SETTINGS–TYPE

MENU g SYS g ExtTrig Settings g TYPE

Parameter Explanation

Specifying the type of external expansion pad

By specifying the type of external expansion pad that’s connected, the optimal settings for sensitivity and other parameters for that pad can be set in a single step.

Type

Species the type of external expansion pad that’s connected.

* If “Type” is “FOOT SW,” the parameters in [F2] (SENS) and [F3] (ADVNCD) will have no eect.

EXT-TRIGGER SETTINGS–SENS

MENU g SYS g ExtTrig Settings g SENS

Parameter Explanation

Adjusting the external expansion pad

If you’ve specied the correct “Type,” and would like to make additional adjustments, you can edit the following parameters. * If you change the “Type” setting, the following parameters will be changed to the recommended values for the type of pad you specied.

Sensitivity

Threshold

Curve

You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads to accommodate your personal playing style. This allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play. Higher sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower sensitivity will keep the pad producing a low volume even when played forcefully.

Increase this value if the pad is unwantedly triggered by ambient vibration. If this value is too high, soft strikes will fail to produce sound; set this value as low as possible without allowing unwanted triggering to occur.

This setting allows you to control the relation between playing velocity (striking force) and changes in volume. For details, refer to p. 61.

EXT-TRIGGER ADVANCED–SCAN

MENU g SYS g ExtTrig Settings g ADVNCD g SCAN

SYS

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Parameter Explanation

Making detailed adjustments for the external expansion pad

If you’ve specied the correct “Type,” and would like make even more detailed adjustments, you can edit the following parameters. * If you change the “Type” setting, the following parameters will be changed to the recommended values for the type of pad you specied.

Scan Time

Retrigger Cancel

Mask Time

Species the length of time used to detect the strike signal. While you continue striking the pad at the same force, gradually increase this value to the point where you obtain reliable triggering at the highest volume. Excessively high settings of this parameter will lengthen the time from the strike until sound is heard, impairing the performance response.

This parameter prevents a single strike from triggering two notes (retriggering). This is a particularly eective way to prevent retriggering when you’re using a drum trigger. While you continue striking the pad, gradually raise this value until retriggering no longer occurs. Excessively high settings of this parameter will cause missed notes during rolls.

If the stick or beater rebounds against the striking surface immediately after the strike, a second note will be triggered. This parameter prevents such false triggering by causing additional strikes to be ignored for a certain time following a strike. While you continue striking the pad, gradually raise this value until double triggering no longer occurs. Excessively high settings of this parameter will cause missed notes during rolls.

EXT-TRIGGER ADVANCED–RIM

MENU g SYS g ExtTrig Settings g ADVNCD g RIM

Parameter Explanation

Making adjustments for the rim of an external expansion pad

Adjusts the rim sensitivity of the following pads.

Rim Gain

Head/Rim Adjust

Higher value allows the rim to produce a loud volume even when played softly.

PD series, PDX series, CY series, RT-10S

Adjusts the reference for distinguishing head shots from rim shots for the following pads. Increasing this parameter will prevent the rim sound from being triggered when you make a head shot. Excessively high settings will make it harder to play the rim sound.

PD series (except the PD-8), PDX series, RT-10S

SYS

EXT-TRIGGER ADVANCED–XTALK

MENU g SYS g ExtTrig Settings g ADVNCD g XTALK

Parameter Explanation

Reducing crosstalk with an external expansion pad

If the HandSonic and an external expansion pad are both attached to the same stand, the vibrations produced when you strike the HandSonic may cause unwanted triggering (crosstalk) on the external expansion pad; this parameter

XTalk Cancel

HHPedal Setting

HIHAT-PEDAL SETTING

MENU g SYS g HHPedal Setting

can prevent this problem. While you continue striking the HandSonic, raise the value of the external expansion pad until crosstalk no longer occurs. If this value is too high, notes struck on the external expansion pad might fail to be triggered if they are played simultaneously with a note on the HandSonic.

Parameter Explanation

Hi-hat control pedal sensitivity

Sensitivity

Adjusts the sensitivity for foot-close or foot-splash performance. With positive (“+”) settings, a loud sound will be produced even if you step lightly on the pedal. The default value is “0.”

FootSw Control

FOOT SWITCH CONTROL–CTRL

MENU g SYS g FootSw Control g CTRL

Parameter Explanation

Footswitch function assignments

Here you can assign the function of footswitches 1 and 2. For details, refer to p. 42.

* If only one footswitch is connected, set “Foot Switch 1.”

OFF No function will be assigned.

KIT+ Increment the kit number by +1.

KIT- Decrement the kit number by -1.

Foot Switch 1,

Foot Switch 2

D-BEAM SW Turn the D-BEAM on/o.

RT MODIFY PITCH SW Turn the realtime modify [PITCH] button on/o.

RT MODIFY EFFECT SW Turn the realtime modify [EFFECT] button on/o.

ROLL SW Turn the Roll function on/o.

ALL SOUND OFF Stop all sounds that are currently being produced.

FOOT SWITCH CONTROL–POLARITY

MENU g SYS g FootSw Control g POLARITY

Parameter Explanation

Footswitch polarity settings

Here you can set the polarity of footswitches 1 and 2. If the function operates when you take your foot o the footswitch, change this setting.

* If only one footswitch is connected, set “Foot Switch 1.”

Foot Switch 1,

Foot Switch 2

NORMAL Normal setting.

INVERSE Inverted polarity.

Options

OPTIONS

MENU g SYS g Options

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Parameter Explanation

Overall settings for the entire HandSonic

Here you can make settings such as display brightness and auto-o.

Adjust the contrast of the display.

Display Contrast

Display Brightness

Illumination –/+ Buttons

Pad Chase

Auto O

USB Audio Volume

System Gain

Value Knob Lock

Write Protect

The default value is “5.”

* In the kit screen, you can adjust this by holding down the [KIT] button and press the [-][+] buttons.

Adjust the brightness of the display. The default value is “8.”

If this is “ON,” the [-][+] buttons will be lit. The default value is “ON.”

If this is “ON,” striking a pad will select it for editing. If this is “OFF,” hold down the [SHIFT] button and use the [ The default value is “ON.”

When shipped from the factory, the HandSonic is set to automatically power-o when 4 hours have elapsed since it was last played or operated.

* Approximately ve minutes before the power turns o, a message will appear in the screen.

OFF The power will not turn o automatically.

4 HOURS The power will turn o automatically when 4 hours have elapsed.

When the HandSonic is connected to a computer via USB, this parameter adjusts the volume of the sound from the computer that is heard through the HandSonic. The default value is “80.” For details, refer to p. 44.

Adjusts the output level of the OUTPUT jacks, PHONES jack, and USB audio. Positive (“+”) settings increase the output level. The default value is “0dB.”

By turning this “ON,” you can disable the value knob. Even if the value knob is disabled, you can use the [-][+] buttons to edit a value.

If this is “ON,” the current settings will be preserved, and any changes made subsequently will all be discarded when you turn o the power. Also, it will no longer be possible to import or delete user instruments, or to execute a Factory Reset. The default value is “OFF.”

] [ ] buttons to select a pad for editing.

SYS

MIDI

MENU g SYS g MIDI g MIDI

Parameter Explanation

MIDI-related settings

Here you can make settings such as MIDI channel and control change numbers.

MIDI Channel Species the transmit and receive channels. The default value is “10.”

Local Control

Note Chase

D-BEAM CC#

Realtime Modify Pitch CC#

Realtime Modify Eect CC#

Program Change Tx

Program Change Rx

Control Change Tx

Control Change Rx

Pressure Tx

Pressure Rx

If this is “OFF,” the HandSonic’s pads will be disconnected from its internal sound generator. Normally you’ll leave this “ON.” The default value is “ON.”

If this is “ON,” note messages received via MIDI or USB MIDI will switch the pad selected for editing. The default value is “ON.”

Species the control change number that is transmitted when you position your hand above the D-BEAM. The default value is “GENERAL6(81).”

Species the control change number that is transmitted when you press the [PITCH] button and turn the realtime modify knob. The default value is “PITCH BEND.”

Species the control change number that is transmitted when you press the [EFFECT] button and turn the realtime modify knob. The default value is “GENERAL7(82).”

If this is “ON,” a program change message will be transmitted when you switch kits. The default value is “OFF.”

If this is “ON,” incoming program change messages will switch kits. The default value is “OFF.”

If this is “ON,” control change messages will be transmitted. The default value is “ON.”

If this is “ON,” control change messages will be received to modify the sound. The default value is “ON.”

If this is “ON,” polyphonic aftertouch messages will be transmitted when you press down on a pad. The default value is “ON.”

If this is “ON,” polyphonic aftertouch messages will be received to modify the sound. The default value is “ON.”

MIDI VISUAL CONTROL

MENU g SYS g MIDI g VISUAL

Parameter Explanation

Visual control settings

MIDI Visual Control is a function that lets you control images along with your performance (p. 67). If you’ve set Control Mode to “MVC” or “V-LINK,” playing pads of the HandSonic will control the images produced by the Visual device connected to the HandSonic.

MIDI Visual Control

Control Mode Set this as appropriate for the video device that’s connected.

MIDI Channel

Knob CC#

Turn this “ON” if you want to control a video device (sold separately) in synchronization with your performance. When you turn the power on, this will always be “OFF.”

Species the MIDI channel used to switch images. The default value is “16.”

Species the control change number that is transmitted when you turn the realtime modify knob. The default value is “74.”

Information

SYS

INFORMATION

MENU g SYS g Information

Parameter Explanation

Viewing version information about the HandSonic unit

Program Version Program version

Factory Reset

FACTORY RESET

MENU g SYS g Factory Reset

Button Explanation

Initializing the HandSonic

Here you can return the kits, kit chains and system parameters (the settings located in MENU g SYS) of the HandSonic unit to their factoryset state.

* User instruments will not be deleted. * User instruments will not be returned to the factory-set state. If you want to return the kits and user instruments to their factory-set state,

refer to “Returning all kits and user instruments to the factory-set state” (p. 32).

NOTE

All parameters in the HandSonic unit will be deleted (excluding user instruments). If there are settings that you want to keep, backup them to a USB ash drive before you continue (p. 38).

[F3] (EXECUTE)

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Executes the reset. In the conrmation screen, choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button.

What is MIDI Visual Control?

MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used recommended practice that was added to the MIDI specication so that visual expression could be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video equipment in tandem with a performance.

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK is Roland’s proprietary specication that allows visual expression to be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible with V-LINK can be connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI, making it easy to enjoy a variety of visual eects that are linked with the performance.

Appendix

Error Messages

If an error message appears in the HandSonic’s screen, refer to this list of messages and take the appropriate action.

Message Meaning Action

Messages about the HandSonic itself

Internal memory full. The QUICK REC storage capacity is full. —

User Inst memory full. The user instrument memory is full.

MIDI buer full.

Data memory was damaged.

Device error. There is a problem with the internal system.

Write Protect is ON.

The module will turn o soon.

USB-related messages

USB memory full.

Check the USB memory. The USB ash drive is not working correctly. Check the USB ash drive.

Could not read this le.

Unsupported format. This le format is not supported.

USB device error.

USB memory busy.

USB memory is not connected here.

The HandSonic attempted to transmit or receive more MIDI messages in a short time than could be processed.

There is a problem with internal memory. A factory reset will be executed automatically.

The operation cannot be executed because “Write Protect” is ON.

The power will soon turn o because of the “Auto O” setting.

The USB ash drive does not have enough free space.

The specied data does not exist on the USB ash drive. Alternatively, the saved data has been damaged.

A USB device not supported by the HandSonic is connected.

Data could not be read/written fast enough from/to the USB ash drive.

A USB ash drive is not connected to the HandSonic.

Delete unneeded user instruments (p. 37). In some cases, optimizing the area may allow you to import the sound (p. 55).

Decrease the amount of MIDI messages.

Contact your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

If you want to execute this operation, turn Write Protect o (p. 65).

If you don’t want the power to turn o, press any button or strike a pad. You can also disable the “Auto O” setting so that the power does not turn o automatically (p. 65).

Either delete unneeded data, or use another USB ash drive.

Check the le on the USB ash drive.

Immediately disconnect the USB device. Check whether there might be a problem with the USB MEMORY connector.

Use a dierent USB ash drive. Use USB ash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.

Connect a USB ash drive.

Shortcuts

Action Function

[SHIFT] + [-] [+] or value knob Change the value in larger steps.

[SHIFT] + [

[SHIFT] + [EXIT] Silence all sounding notes (p. 36).

[SHIFT] + [PITCH]/[EFFECT] Access the realtime modify setting window.

[SHIFT] + [ROLL] Access the roll speed setting screen.

[KIT] + [-] [+] In the kit screen, adjust the display contrast.

[SHIFT] + [D-BEAM] From the kit screen, jump to the D-BEAM Settings screen.

[SHIFT] + strike a pad

[SHIFT]+[ENTER] In the INST or INST–EDIT screen, copy the value of the selected parameter to all pads (p. 23).

] [ ]

Switch the pad that you’re editing.

In the kit screen, check the instrument that’s assigned to a pad.

In the INST or INST–EDIT screen, sound only the layer (instrument A or B) that’s selected by the cursor.

Troubleshooting

If the system does not operate as you expect, please check the following points rst. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Problem Items to check Action Page

Problems with sound

Is the HandSonic correctly connected to the external devices?

Could an audio cable be broken? Try using a dierent cable. –

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?

Could the volume of the connected amp or speaker be lowered?

No sound

A specic pad does not sound

External expansion pad does not respond correctly

Problems with USB

USB ash drive is connected but not recognized / Data is not visible

Can’t connect with a computer

Can’t import an audio le

Can’t save data Is there enough free space on the USB ash drive?

Can’t load or save successfully

Problems with MIDI

No sound

Could the HandSonic’s volume be lowered?

Check whether you hear sound through headphones.

Could the volume be lowered on the device connected to the MIX IN jack?

Could “Local Control” be “OFF”? Set Local Control to “ON.”

Could the instrument be “OFF”? Assign an instrument.

Could the instrument’s “Volume” be lowered? Adjust the instrument’s “Volume.”

Could the user instrument have been deleted?

Could the pad’s “Sensitivity” be lowered? Adjust the pad’s “Sensitivity.”

Is the pad’s “Type” set correctly? Set the pad’s “Type.”

Is the USB ash drive inserted correctly? Make sure that the USB ash drive is correctly connected.

Check the type of USB ash drive.

Is it formatted correctly? Format the USB ash drive on the HandSonic.

Is the le in the correct location?

Is the USB cable connected correctly? Make sure that the USB cable is correctly connected.

Is the USB driver installed? Install the USB driver on your computer.

Is the audio le format correct?

Could you have struck the pads while loading or saving?

Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? Check the connections. –

Is the MIDI channel set correctly?

Has the note number been set properly? Set the pad’s “Note#”.

Check the connections.

Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor. –

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

If you hear sound in the headphones, there is a problem with the connection cables or with the connected amp or speaker. Check the connected devices and the connections.

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level. –

If you delete the user instrument that’s assigned to a pad, that pad will not produce sound. Import the user instrument once again, or assign another instrument.

Use a USB ash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee correct operation if any other product is used.

When importing user instruments, place the les in the top level (root) of the USB ash drive.

Check the audio le’s format, le name, and le name extension.

Either delete unneeded les, or use a dierent USB ash drive.

Do not strike the pad surface while accessing USB ash drive. The vibration may cause errors.

Set the MIDI channels of the HandSonic and external MIDI device to the same setting.

p. 8

p. 10

–

p. 66

p. 23

p. 25

p. 37

p. 61

p. 62

p. 8

–

p. 60

p. 34

p. 44

p. 34

p. 60

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p. 66

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Kit List

No. Name Explanation

A contemporary cajon kit adjusted with the low range and the attack as layers.

1 Cajon Plus D-BEAM: Loop On

2 Perc Mixture Layered Sounds

3 Filtered! D-BEAM: Control

4 Drums Studio Live Room

5 TwentyFunky Disco & Funk

6 Asian Melody TriggerMode: ALT

7 Twin-Djembe Ensemble

8 Conga II Live Stage

9 Voice Drums Flanger & Phaser

10 808+909 D-BEAM: Loop On

11 Darabuka w/ Riq

12 AmbientTribe

13 Bongo Recording

14 FatStep Dubstep Style

15 Laserwave... TriggerMode: GATE

16 Frame Drum w/ Bendir

17 Light*Mini Melodic Tom

18 Timbales w/ Cowbells

19 Neo Soul RnB, HipHop Style

20 E-SCAPE Hybrid NewAge

In addition to the tonal changes of the cajon itself, produced by the location of your strike or by muting, the cymbals and percussion played by the S2–S7 pads provide even more variety for your rhythm performance. A cajon solo performance is also possible if you use the D-BEAM to play a loop phrase.

The concept for this kit is to create new sounds by combining various sounds. It consists of various percussion and sound eects. There is a good balance between the basic rhythm sounds and the distinctive sounds. You can turn on the realtime modify EFFECT to obtain a completely dierent expressive character.

This kit is distinctive for its tight modied sounds and its eect-processed sounds. The lter eect will change each time you strike. You can enjoy dynamic tonal changes by pressing the pad further or by playing a roll. Position your hand above the D-BEAM to vary the synth sound.

This is a high-quality drum kit that reproduces the live acoustics of a recording studio. Its solid and all-around sound is suitable for a variety of styles. The M1 pad (open rimshot on the snare) and S8 pad (the bell of the ride cymbal) will produce dierent sounds depending on the force of your strike, so you can enjoy a dynamic performance even when playing with your hands.

This kit allows song-like performances by letting you perform along with several loop phrases. It is distinctive for its processed voice sounds, and the backing matches the beat of disco or funk. For the S7 and S8 pads, you can set the “Trigger Mode” parameter to “GATE” and produce unusual performances as if you were using a sampler.

A melodic kit with an Asian avor. The didgeridoo on the M1 and M2 pads has “Trigger Mode” set to “ALT,” so you can play a santoor while it is sounding. If you turn the realtime modify EFFECT on, the knob will vary the lter eect.

This kit lets you enjoy ensemble performance with a variety of African percussion. Use the M1–M4 pads to play the high and low djembe separately. The M5 pad plays the bass tone, and the M1 and M2 pads separately play the center and edge, providing the tonal contrast that is characteristic of the djembe.

A conga kit that was created to provide the sonic presence of a live performance. The tone will change depending on the dynamics and location of your strike at left/right or from the center to the edge, allowing you to naturally utilize the performance techniques that are unique to the conga, such as heel/toe, slap, and mute.

This kit provides basic human beat-box sounds with a sense of density, along with unique vocal sounds. In addition to striking, you can press a pad to enjoy tonal transformations such as rolls or eects.

This kit combines the classic TR-808 and 909 rhythm machines. The kit takes advantage of sound layers and eects (compressor and saturator) to create a world that’s unique to the HandSonic. While using the D-BEAM to play a loop phrase, change the vertical position of your hand to control the sound of the phrase.

This kit is centered around standard percussion instruments of the Middle East: the darabuka (M1, M2, M5 pads) and riq (M3 and M4 pads). For sounds with a long decay, you can use pitch control via the D-BEAM to change the nuances.

This pleasant-feeling kit has deeply reverberated percussive tones and ambient sounds with a sense of oating. You can enjoy yet another atmosphere of sound and performance by greatly raising or lowering the realtime modify PITCH or by raising EFFECT (delay feedback).

This kit lets you enjoy raw-sounding tones and performance techniques that are distinctive of bongos. High bongos (M1–M3 pads) and low bongos (M4 and M5) pads are placed in such a way that you’ll be able to comfortably play bongo patterns on the HandSonic. Of course heel/toe and slap performance techniques are also supported.

This kit lets you produce dubstep-style beats with powerful kick and snare sounds. A bass pattern distinctive of dubstep is assigned to the S1 pad. If you turn Roll on, you can broaden the range of the phrase by the pressure applied to the pad to change the roll speed.

In this unique kit, the sound will change depending on the time that your ngers and hand remain in contact, and on how much pressure you apply to the pad. Simple yet deep performance gestures are available; for example, you can apply vibrato by varying the pressure applied to the pad, or use Realtime Modify to vary the pitch drastically.

This kit lets you play a frame drum (M1, M2, and M5 pads) and a bendir (M3 and M4 pads). In additional to the tonal changes produced by the strike location and muting, pads S2, S3, S6, and S7 let you hear the raw sounds produced by scraping the drumskin.

Small-diameter drum and cymbal drum kit. The M3, S4, S5, and M4 pads are assigned to melodic toms, and the S7 pad is assigned to a second hi-hat with tambourine, allowing a diverse variety of rhythm performance.

A timbales kit, the staple of Latin music. The cowbell and small-diameter cymbal that are played together are assigned to the D-BEAM and sub-pads, allowing you to control the performance nuances produced by applying pressure with the stick for a closed shot. You can broaden the range of your performance by combining paila technique on the S2 and S7 pads, and by using hand techniques on the M5 pad.

A somewhat lo- and fat-sounding drum kit for hip-hot and R&B styles. Layered claps are assigned to the M1, S2, and S7 pads, and you can enjoy a rich variety of performances by combining these. For even more atmosphere, use the D-BEAM to add a record-noise sound.

A kit distinctive for its scape sound with processed synthesizer and voice. Backed by the loop phrase of the S1 pad, add pads S2–S4 and the D-BEAM to enjoy a rich ensemble. The percussion instrument sounds that perform the rhythm are produced by layering, and deliver a solid sound that’s well balanced with the backing.

No. Name Explanation

This kit faithfully simulates an instrument called a waterphone, which is also used to produce sound eects for movies.

21 Waterphone Bowed

22 SteelPanBand Pan Orchestra

23 Orchestral Pressure: Mute

24 CrushLowe Drums & Loops

25 Pandeiro Samba de Roda

26 Pot Drum

27 Tabla Jam

28 Echonic Dub Tape Echo

29 Deep Forest Adventure

30 Urban Mood w/ "HH CTRL"

In addition to controlling the pitch modulation and the decay, you can use the realtime modify PITCH and EFFECT to obtain dynamic tonal changes that go beyond an actual waterphone.

A steel pan kit for melodic percussion. Sounds are layered according to the force of your strike, allowing you to add chords or thickness to your performance. Using the realtime modify PITCH will instantly vary all pitches, letting you change keys.

An orchestral percussion kit centered on timpani, concert bass drum, and snare. In addition to these standard instruments, you can use the sub-pads to play small percussion items. For the bass drum, timpani, and pair cymbals, you can shorten the decay by applying pressure as you strike.

This kit lets you enjoy percussively-processed drum sounds backed by a simple loop phrase. In addition to striking the S1–S4 pads to vary the loop phrases, you can create unique performances by adjusting the vertical position of your hand above the D-BEAM to change the pitch.

A Brazilian percussion kit centered on the pandeiro. To perform the basic rhythm, use heel/toe technique (M2 and M4 pads) to mark the beat, and use the bass tone (M5 pad) and slap (M3) to add accents. For even more versatility, play a roll using the S8 pad, and use the M1 pad to add the surdo.

A kit that reproduces pot-shaped African percussion. You can obtain a realistic performance feel by varying your strike location to change the tone, and by using the M2 and M5 pads and D-BEAM to vary the nuances produced when playing the hole.

A kit that eectively layers tabla and drum sounds, supporting both percussive phrases and drum phrases. If you connect a kick pad to the TRIG IN jack, you’ll be able to play drum phrases more comfortably. The synth sounds on the S3–S6 pads can be played in the background, and are also ideal material for use with realtime modify.

A drum kit suitable for dub, that makes eective use of tape echo. By turning the realtime modify EFFECT on/o or turning the knob, you can control the tape echo eect and speed while playing beats. The hi-hats on the M3 and M4 pads have dierent pan settings, and will produce unique eects depending on how you play them.

A sound eect kit that combines melodic percussion with sounds that give the impression of a deep forest. By making good use of the eects, you can produce the sensation that the sounds of animals are heard from various directions. If you turn the realtime modify EFFECT on, raise Feedback, and strike the M5 pad, you’ll obtain an eect like a loop phrase; you can enjoy playing along with this as background.

This kit takes advantage of HandSonic’s editing functions to create an urban-feeling sound. By layering sound eect-like tones with the drums, you can play a variety of sounds inside your beats. If you connect a hi-hat control pedal to the HH CTRL jack, you’ll be able to control the nuances.

What is the HandSonic? Quick Guide Frequently Used Functions Parameter Guide Appendix

No. Name

31 Cajon Recording

32 Conga w/ Quinto & Tumba

33 Timbalitos w/ Cowbell & Block

34 Repinique Escola de Samba

35 Folklore South America

36 Latin Kit Conga & Bongo

37 Djembe

38 African Song

39 Tabla Trad Method

40 DrumsOfIndia Bhangra

41 Asian Perc 1 East Asia

42 Asian Perc 2 South East Asia

43 Asian Perc 3 Ryukyu

44 China Pad: Pitch Bend

45 Samul Nori Korean Drums

46 Island Dance Pan Pacic

47 Drumline ROLL: On

48 Ballad Perc Long Reverb

49 Metallic Percussion

50 Shakers

51 Cowbells

52 Steel Pan D-BEAM: PitchBend

53 Marimba ROLL: On

54 Lithophone 1 Pentatonic

55 Lithophone 2 C Major Scale

No. Name

56 Hand Pan w/ Tone Plate

57 Balaphone w/ Gyilli

58 Tuned Gongs D-BEAM: Mute

59 Melophone D-BEAM, M5: Ctrl

60 Luna Mallet Impressionist

61 Harmony Time

62 Finger Bells w/ Percussion

63 Perc & Flute

64 Siesta Cajon & Marimba

65 OrientalWind Roll-Santoor

66 Symphonist ROLL: On

67 Drum Booth

68 Jazz Club w/ "HH CTRL"

69 Brushes

70 Deep Jazz Roll-Snare/Cym

71 Pop Drums

72 Garage Rock w/ "HH CTRL"

73 Wide*Open Concert Hall

74 Double Bass w/ "HH CTRL"

75 Timbale+Ds Reggae Style

76 CAJONIC Ring Modulator

77 Percussive DANCE BEAT

78 RollingAgogo TriggerMode: GATE

79 Deep Space

80 Trap-iT! ROLL: On

No. Name

81 4-On-Floor

82 Instant DnB Pressure: Mute

83 ANALOG D-BEAM: Loop On

84 Electro ProcessedVintage

85 CombiNation w/ "HH CTRL"

86 Solid BEAT

87 Space*Trap

88 Experimental Electronica

89 Wah Stepping Step Flanger

90 Crush Beat BitCrush & Phaser

91 Filt & Verb D-BEAM: MFX Ctrl

92 Beepy Beats

93 Mute Kicker Mute Group

94 Bass Line D-BEAM: Mute

95 Junk Yard Industrial

96 Sound EFX 1 RAW

97 Sound EFX 2 DIGITAL

98 Drama Horror | Comedy

99 Noel Happy Holidays

100 Mystronic

101 User Kit

: :

200 User Kit

MEMO

Main Specications

Roland HandSonic HPD-20: Percussion Pad

Pad

10 inches, 13 sections, Pressure-Sensitive

* An external trigger input is provided, allowing you to connect a pad (sold separately).

Kits 200

Instruments 850

Kit Chains 15 chains (50 steps per chain)

Maximum User Instrument Storage: 500 (includes factory preloaded user instruments)

User Instrument

Sound Length (total): 12 minutes in mono, 6 minutes in stereo

File Format: .WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)

Multi-Eects: 3 systems, 25 types

Eects

Ambience: 10 types

3-band Kit EQ

Resolution: 480 ticks per quarter note

Quick Rec

Recording Method: Realtime

Maximum Note Storage: approx. 30,000 notes

Export File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)

Controllers

D-BEAM Realtime Modify knob

Display Graphic LCD 64 x 128 dots

OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

Connectors

MIX IN jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type TRIG IN jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type HH CTRL jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB Audio, USB MIDI, USB Flash Memory)

Power Supply AC Adaptor

Current Draw 700 mA

Dimensions

Weight (excluding AC adaptor)

Accessories

311 (W) x 404 (D) x 102 (H) mm 12-1/4 (W) x 15-15/16 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches

2.4 kg 5 lbs 5 oz

Owner’s manual AC adaptor

Kicks: KD series Pads: PD series, PDX series, BT-1

Options (sold separately)

Cymbals: CY series Hi-Hat Control Pedal: FD series Pad Stand: PDS-10 Carrying Bag: CB-HPD

What is the HandSonic? Quick Guide Frequently Used Functions Parameter Guide Appendix

FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors USB COMPUTER port: USB Type B (Audio, MIDI) USB MEMORY port: USB Type A DC IN jack

Footswitch: BOSS: FS-5U, FS-6 Pedal Switch: DP-2 Personal Drum Monitor: PM-10 USB Flash Memory

* Use USB Flash Memory sold by Roland. We cannot

guarantee operation if other products are used.

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Copyrights

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

Licenses/Trademarks

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

• ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

• Roland, BOSS, SuperNATURAL, HandSonic, D-BEAM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

WARNING

To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned o, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned o, turn o the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Concerning the Auto O function

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specic instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Do not use or store in the following types of locations

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

Use only the stand that is recommended

This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

Do not place in a location that is unstable

When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand

Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual carefully when placing this unit on a stand (p. 11).

If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it

Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are re and shock hazards!

Avoid extended use at high volume

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

WARNING

Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; never place containers with liquid on unit

Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., ower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

Turn o the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

Immediately turn the unit o, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

Adults must provide supervision in places where children are present

Always make sure that an adult is on hand to provide supervision and guidance when using the unit in places where children are present.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices

Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

Do not use overseas

Before using the unit in overseas, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

CAUTION

Place in a well ventilated location

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

Use only the specied stand(s)

This unit is designed to be used in combination with specic stands (PDS-

10) manufactured by Roland. If used in combination with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries as the result of this product dropping down or toppling over due to a lack of stability.

Evaluate safety issues before using stands

Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner’s manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand, or cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product.

When disconnecting an AC adaptor, grasp it by the plug

To prevent conductor damage, always grasp the AC adaptor by its plug when disconnecting it from this unit or from a power outlet.

IMPORTANT NOTES

CAUTION

Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug

At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to re.

Manage cables for safety

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet hands

Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

CAUTION

Disconnect everything before moving the unit

Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before cleaning

Before cleaning the unit, turn it o and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 8).

If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Removable Parts Screws (p. 11)

What is the HandSonic? Quick Guide Frequently Used Functions Parameter Guide Appendix

Power Supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner). Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise lter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always make sure to turn o the power on all your equipment before you make any connections.

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them o.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

• Do not place containers or anything else containing liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.

Maintenance

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.

• This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations can be transmitted through oors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance others nearby.

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

• The usable range of D-BEAM controller will become extremely small when used under strong direct sunlight. Please be aware of this when using the D-BEAM controller outside.

• The sensitivity of the D-BEAM controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location.

Using External Memories

• Please observe the following precautions when handling external memory devices. Also, make sure to carefully observe all the precautions that were supplied with the external memory device.

• Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in progress.

• To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static electricity from your person before handling the device.

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

For the USA

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

For Korea

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

WARNING

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

HPD-20 Electronic Drum Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

For the U.K.

For the USA

For Korea

)

For EU Countries

What is the HandSonic? Quick Guide Frequently Used Functions Parameter Guide Appendix

For China

Information

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

AFRICA

REUNION

MARCEL FO-YAM Sarl

25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429

SOUTH AFRICA

Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.

Royal Cape Park, Unit 24 Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (021) 799 4900

ASIA

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road, Yangpu Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800 Toll Free: 4007-888-010

Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)

3F, Soluxe Fortune Building 63 West Dawang Road, Chaoyang Beijing, CHINA TEL: (010) 5960-2565/0777 Toll Free: 4007-888-010

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music

11/F Silvercord Tower 1 30 Canton Rd Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, HONG KONG TEL: 852-2737-7688

Parsons Music Ltd.

8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Chatham Road South, T.S.T, Kowloon, HONG KONG TEL: 852-2333-1863

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound O . Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051

INDONESIA

PT. Citra Intirama

Ruko Garden Shopping Arcade Unit 8 CR, Podomoro City Jl.Letjend. S.Parman Kav.28 Jakarta Barat 11470, INDONESIA TEL: (021) 5698-5519/5520

KAZAKHSTAN

Alatau Dybystary

141 Abylai-Khan ave, 1st  oor, 050000 Almaty, KAZAKHSTAN TEL: (727) 2725477 FAX: (727) 2720730

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

27, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855

MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE

Roland Asia Paci c Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 7805-3263

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

9F-5, No. 112 Chung Shan North Road Sec. 2 Taipei 104, TAIWAN R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

100-108 Soi Verng Nakornkasem, New Road, Sumpantawong, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 224-8821

VIET NAM

VIET THUONG CORPORATION

386 CACH MANG THANG TAM ST. DIST.3, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIET NAM TEL: (08) 9316540

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation Australia Pty.,Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue, Dee Why West. NSW 2099, AUSTRALIA

For Australia TEL: (02) 9982 8266

For New Zealand TEL: (09) 3098 715

CENTRAL/LATIN

AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD

12 Webster Industrial Park Wildey, St.Michael, BARBADOS TEL: (246) 430-1100

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

Rua San Jose, 211 Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1 Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor Santiago - Centro, CHILE TEL: (02) 384-2180

COLOMBIA

CENTRO MUSICAL S.A.S.

Parque Industrial del Norte Bodega 130 GIRARDOTA - ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA TEL: (454) 57 77 EXT 115

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237, San Jose, COSTA RICA TEL: 258-0211

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc.

Orionweg 30 Curacao, Netherland Antilles TEL: (305) 5926866

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez

Calle Roberto Pastoriza #325 Sanchez Naco Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TEL: (809) 683 0305

ECUADOR

Mas Musika

Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Guayaquil - ECUADOR TEL: (593-4) 2302364

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda Juan Pablo II, Edi cio No.4010 San Salvador, EL SALVADOR TEL: 262-0788

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental

Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11 Ciudad de Guatemala, GUATEMALA TEL: (502) 599-2888

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.

BO.Paz Barahona 3 Ave.11 Calle S.O San Pedro Sula, HONDURAS TEL: (504) 553-2029

MARTINIQUE

Musique & Son

Z.I.Les Mangle 97232 Le Lamentin, MARTINIQUE F.W.I. TEL: 596 596 426860

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F., MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699

Faly Music

Sucursal Capu Blvd. Norte N.3213 Col. Nueva Aurora Cp.72070 Puebla, Puebla, MEXICO TEL: 01 (222) 2315567 o 97 FAX: 01 (222) 2266241

Gama Music S.A. de C.V.

Madero Pte. 810 Colonia Centro C.P. 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo León, MEXICO TEL: 01 (81) 8374-1640 o 8372-4097 www.gamamusic.com

Proscenia

Morelos No. 2273 Col. Arcos Sur C.P. 44120 Guadalajara, Jalisco, MEXICO TEL: 01(33) 3630-0015

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales Nicaragua

Altamira D'Este Calle Principal de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida 1 Cuadra al Lago.#503 Managua, NICARAGUA TEL: (505) 277-2557

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA TEL: 315-0101

PARAGUAY

WORLD MUSIC

Jebai Center 2018, Centro CIUDAD DE ESTE, PARAGUAY TEL: (595) 615 059

PERU

AUDIONET DISTRIBUCIONES MUSICALES SAC

Jr. Ramon Dagnino N°201- Jesús María DISTRITO DE JESUS MARIA LIMA, PERU TEL: 9 983 47 301 - 51 433 80 83

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd

Ground Floor Maritime Plaza Barataria TRINIDAD W.I. TEL: (868) 638 6385

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771 C.P.: 11.800 Montevideo, URUGUAY TEL: (02) 924-2335

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales Allegro,C.A.

Av.las industrias edf.Guitar

#7 zona Industrial de

import Turumo Caracas, VENEZUELA TEL: (212) 244-1122

EUROPE

BELGIUM/FRANCE/ HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG

Roland Central Europe N.V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Mix-AP Music

78000 Banja Luka, Veselina Maslese 3, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA TEL: 65 403 168

CROATIA

ART-CENTAR

Degenova 3. HR - 10000 Zagreb, CROATIA TEL: (1) 466 8493

EUROMUSIC AGENCY

K. Racina 1/15 HR - 40000 CAKOVEC, CROATIA Tel: 40-370-841

CZECH REPUBLIC

CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR s.r.o

Pod Bání 8 180 00 Praha 8, CZECH REP. TEL: 266 312 557

DENMARK/ESTONIA/ LATVIA/LITHUANIA

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Skagerrakvej 7, DK-2150 Nordhavn, DENMARK TEL: 39166200

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland

Vanha Nurmijarventie 62 01670 Vantaa, FINLAND TEL: (0) 9 68 24 020

GERMANY/AUSTRIA

ROLAND Germany GmbH.

Adam-Opel-Strasse 4, 64569 Nauheim, GERMANY TEL: 6152 95546-00

GREECE/CYPRUS

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light

155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

2045. Törökbálint, FSD Park 3. ép., HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511 011

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

E2 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Dublin 12, Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 4294444

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8, 20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY TEL: (02) 937781

MACEDONIA

MK MJUZIK

Bratstvo Edinstvo 9 2208 Lozovo, MACEDONIA TEL: 70 264 458

MONTENEGRO

MAX-AP

P. Fah 92 Przno, Kamenovo bb 86000 Budva, MONTENEGRO TEL: 33 452-820

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo, NORWAY TEL: 2273 0074

POLAND

ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.

ul. Katy Grodziskie 16B 03-289 Warszawa, POLAND TEL: (022) 678 9512

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia SL. Branch Oﬃ ce Porto

Edifício Tower Plaza Rotunda Eng. Edgar Cardoso 23, 4-B 4400-676 Vila Nova de Gaia, PORTUGAL TEL: (+351) 22 608 00 60

ROMANIA

Pro Music Concept SRL

440221 Satu Mare B-dul Independentei nr. 14/a., ROMANIA TEL: (0361) 807-333

RUSSIA

Roland Music LLC

Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6 117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: (495) 981-4967

SERBIA

Music AP

Sutjeska br. 5 XS - 24413 PALIC, SERBIA TEL: (0) 24 539 395

SLOVAKIA

DAN Distribution, s.r.o.

Povazská 18. SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky, SLOVAKIA TEL: (035) 6424 330

SPAIN

Roland Systems Group EMEA, S.L.

Paseo García Faria, 33-35 08005 Barcelona, SPAIN TEL: 93 493 91 00

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr. SE-123 43 Farsta, SWEDEN TEL: (0) 8 683 04 30

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Landstrasse 5, Postfach, CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061) 975-9987

TURKEY

ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.

Galip Dede Cad. No.33 Beyoglu, Istanbul, TURKEY TEL: (0212) 249 85 10

UKRAINE

EURHYTHMICS Ltd.

P.O.Box: 37-a. Nedecey Str. 30 UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE TEL: (03131) 314-40

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.1231&1249 Rumaytha Building Road 3931, Manama 339, BAHRAIN TEL: 17 813 942

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Oﬃ ce

9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-417-1828

IRAN

MOCO INC.

Jadeh Makhsous Karaj (K-9), Nakhe Zarin Ave. Jalal Street, Reza Alley No.4 Tehran 1389716791, IRAN TEL: (021)-44545370-5

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY FOR MUSIC

P. O. Box 922846 Amman 11192, JORDAN TEL: (06) 5692696

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI & SONS CO.

Al-Yousi Service Center P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002, KUWAIT TEL: 00 965 802929

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., Achra eh, P.O.Box: 16-5857 Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 20-1441

OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

Malatan House No.1 Al Noor Street, Ruwi SULTANATE OF OMAN TEL: 2478 3443

QATAR

AL-EMADI TRADING & CONTRACTING CO.

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR TEL: 4423-554

SAUDI ARABIA

Adawliah Universal Electronics APL

Behind Pizza Inn Prince Turkey Street Adawliah Building, PO BOX 2154, Al Khobar 31952, SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 8643601

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

PO Box 13520 Bldg No.49 Khaled Abn Alwalid St. Damascus, SYRIA TEL: (011) 223-5384

U.A.E.

Adawliah Universal Electronics APL

Omar bin alkhattab street,  sh round about, nayef area, deira, Dubai, U.A.E. TEL: (04) 2340442

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Ltd. (Head Oﬃ ce)

5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4, CANADA TEL: (604) 270 6626

Roland Canada Ltd. (Toronto Oﬃ ce)

170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6, CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700

As of Nov. 1, 2013 (ROLAND)

Index

Symbols

[-][+] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

[

] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

[-] [+] buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

[D-BEAM] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

[EFFECT] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 49

[ENTER] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 22

[EXIT] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

[KIT] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 16, 22

[MENU] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

[PHONES] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 10

[PITCH] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 49

[QUICK REC] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

[ROLL] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 49

[SHIFT] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 68

[VOLUME] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 10

ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ALL SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Ambience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

AMBIENCE

EDIT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SEND–MFX screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SEND–PAD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

TYPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ambience type list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

audio le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Auto O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Backup le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cursor buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

D-BEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 62

DC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Eect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 26

EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Export Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

EXPORT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

external expansion pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

EXT-TRIGGER SETTINGS screen. . . . . . . . . . . 40

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FOOT SW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

FOOT SWITCH CONTROL screen . . . . . . . . . 42

FOOT SW jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

HH CTRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

HH CTRL jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

hi-hat control pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

IMPORT list screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

INST/EDIT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 23

instrument A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

instrument B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

instrument group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

INST screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 23

INST/SETUP screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 36

Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

kit chain screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

KIT COMMON screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

KIT COPY screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

KIT EQ screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

KIT NAME screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

kit screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16

Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Load Backup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MFX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MIDI connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MIDI sound module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

MIDI Visual Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

MIX IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Multi-Eect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MULTI-FX

ASSIGN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

EDIT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TYPE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

MULTI-FX type list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 37, 38

OUTPUT jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PAD CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

pad stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

PHONES jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

playback repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Post Export Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

QUICK EDIT screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

QUICK REC screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Realtime Modify knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 15

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Save Backup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

SHUTDOWN screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SuperNATURAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tap tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

TRIG IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

TRIG IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

undo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

USB audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

USB COMPUTER port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

USB driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

USB ash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 38

USB MEMORY port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

USB MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

User Inst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

USER INST FUNCTION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

USER INST LIST screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36

USER INST NAME screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

user instrument icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Value knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

V-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 31, 44

WAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

What is the HandSonic? Quick Guide Frequently Used Functions Parameter Guide Appendix

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Roland HPD-20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Look What You Can Do with the HandSonic

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Rear Panel (Connections)

Attaching to a Stand

HandSonic Basics

Pads and Kits

Instruments and Layers

How the HandSonic is Structured

Performing

Pads

D-BEAM

Realtime Modify Knob

Switching Sound Sets (Kits)

Changing Sounds (Instruments)

Adjusting Instruments (QUICK EDIT)

Using the Metronome

Recording Your Performance (QUICK REC)

Menu Operations

Sound Editing

Assigning Sounds to Pads (Inst)

Layering Sounds (Layer)

Adjusting the Sound (Edit)

Ambience

Overall Settings for a Kit

Adjusting the Volume of the Kit

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity

Naming a Kit

Copying a Kit

Returning a Kit to the Factory Settings

Kit Chain

Undo

User Inst

Importing

Managing User Instruments

Loop Settings

Deleting

Renaming

Backing Up (USB Flash Drive)

Saving a Backup

Loading a Backup

Connecting External Expansion Pads or Pedals

Using an External Expansion Pad (TRIG IN)

Using a Footswitch (FOOT SW)

Using a Hi-hat Control Pedal (HH CTRL)

Connecting the HandSonic to a Computer

MENU

INST

Assign an instrument (Inst)

Adjusting the volume (Volume)

Adjusting the pitch (Tuning)

Varying the pitch (Sweep)

Adjusting the tonal character (Color)

Adjusting the left/right position of the sound (Pan)

Specifying how instrument B will be sounded (Layer, Fade Point)

Specifying how the sound will be produced (Trigger Mode)

Fixing the dynamics of the sound (Fixed Velocity)

Preventing sounds from being heard together (Mute Group, Mono/Poly)

PAD CTRL

Modifying the sound by pressing down on a pad

Specifying how the sound will change when you press down on a pad

Assigning the realtime modify knob (PITCH)

Adjusting the roll speed (Roll Speed)

KIT PRM

Adjusting the volume of the entire kit (Kit Volume)

Adjusting the volume of the hi-hat control pedal (Pedal Hi-Hat Volume)

Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads (Pad Sensitivity)

Realtime modify knob settings

Renaming the kit (Kit Name)

MIDI

Specifying the note number of each pad (Note#)

Specifying the gate time of each pad (Gate)

MULTI-FX

AMBIENCE

Specifying the type of ambience (Ambience Type)