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HPD-15
HandSonic 15
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HPD-15: HandSonic 15
Features
The HPD-15 HandSonic™ is an electronic hand percussion multi-pad with triggering capabilities derived from breakthrough V-Drums® technology. Divided into 15 parts, the HPD-15 allows hand percussionists to play up to 600 realistic acoustic and electronic percussion sounds--15 simultaneously--with all the sensitivity that the Roland V-Drums® are famous for.
- Electronic hand percussion pad with triggering based on V-Drums technology
- 10-inch rubber pad with 15 parts for triggering up to 15 sounds simultaneously
- Built-in pressure sensor allows for realistic muting and pitch control of sounds
- Main pad supports Positional Sensing for realistic timbre changes depending on area of pad hit
- Built-in sequencer with 300 percussion and drum sounds from around the world
- Onboard effects include reverb and multi-effects processors
- Realtime control via D-Beam Controller, dual ribbon controllers, three control knobs
- MIDI In/Out plus dual-trigger input and hi-hat control jack
Specs
- Maximum Polyphony
- 64 Voices
- Instruments
- Pad Instruments: 600, Backing Instruments: 54
- Preset Patches
- 160
- User Patches
- 80
- Patch Chains
- 10 chains (32 steps per chain)
- Effect Type
- Reverb, Multi-Effects
- Sequencer
- Preset Patterns : 99, User Patterns: 99 (Maximum), Tracks: 4, Play Functions: OneShot, Loop, Tap, Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note, Recording Method: Real-time
- Tempo
- 20-240
- Display
- 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
- Controls
- Volume Knob, Realtime Modify Knob 1/2/3,
Ribbon L/R, D Beam Controller - Pad
- 10 inches, 15 sections, Pressure-Sensitive
- Connectors
- Output Jacks (L/Mono, R), Phones Jack (stereo), Mix In Jack (stereo), Expression Pedal / Hi-Hat Control Jack, Trigger Input Jack (dual), Foot Switch Jack (dual), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU)
- Output Impedance
- 1k ohms
- Power Supply
- AC Adaptor (DC 9V)
- Current Draw
- 1000mA
- Accessories
- AC Adaptor (ACI/ACB Series), Label
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 406 mm
- 16 inches
- Depth
- 405 mm
- 16 inches
- Height
- 98 mm
- 3-7/8 inches
- Weight
- 2.9 kg
- 6 lbs. 7 oz.
- * Weight: excl. AC Adaptor
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Articles
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Jan Stevens
Find out how this Emmy-nominated composer and multi-instrumentalist uses Roland instruments to create a unique musical personality for some of TV’s top-rated shows.
Kevin Ricard
Whether he’s recording with Christina Aguliera, Kenny Loggins, and others, or groovin’ on American Idol, percussionist Kevin Ricard turns to Roland to get the job done.
Ming & FS
Hailing from Hell’s Kitchen, Ming & FS know how to cook a track. Many know the NY-based duo for their famous Nissan “Shift” TV commercial.
Scooter Vineburgh
This longtime drummer and hand percussionist has evolved into a bona fide songwriter and producer thanks to Roland’s HandSonic Percussion Controller.
Vinnie Colaiuta
Revered by musicians everywhere as arguably the greatest drummer in the world, Vinnie Colaiuta has become a percussive legend in his own lifetime.
Accessories
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CB-HPD-10
Gig Bag for HPD/SPD Series
Conveniently house a Roland HandSonic® or SPD-series instrument along with its mounting plate and stand.
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PDS-10
Pad Stand
A stand for Roland’s HPD-, SPD-, VG-, and VB-series instruments (including the HandSonic 10, HandSonic 15, SPD-20, SPD-S, VG-99, and VB-99.)
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DP-2
Damper Pedal
Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products.
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DP-10
Damper Pedal
This well-built, real-feel pedal comes with a non-slip rubber plate — essential when performing on hardwood or slip-prone surfaces — and an extended cable (2.2m) for stacked multi-keyboard setups.
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FS-5U/-5L
Foot Switch
Durable metal footswitch available in latching and unlatching types.
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FS-6
Dual Footswitch
Two switches in one, BOSS’s new FS-6 combines latch- and momentary-type switching into one unit.
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TMC-6
Trigger to MIDI Converter
Lets drummers trigger MIDI modules and samplers from acoustic drums with triggers.
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RT-10K/S/T
Acoustic Drum Triggers
Physically smaller than their predecessors, the new 10-series triggers are easier to position and feature new trigger-sensing technology for improved response.
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PD-8
Dual-Trigger Pad
8-inch rubber trigger pad.
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PD-85
V-Pad™
8-inch dual-zone V-Pad featuring dual-triggering technology.
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KD-7
Kick Trigger Unit
A compact kick trigger unit for use with KDB-7 Kick Beater.
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FD-8
Hi-Hat Controller
New hi-hat controller for V-Drums.
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APC-33
Mounting Clamp
Attach compatible SPD-Series products to a cymbal stand.
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PM-10
Personal Monitor Amplifier
Designed as a portable companion for Roland’s V-Drums, the new PM-10 is equipped with a 30-watt amplifier and a 10" 2-way coaxial speaker.
Downloads
Brochures & Catalogs
Updates & Drivers
- HPD-15 Operating System Version 1.06 (Mac) (559K)
- This is the latest operating system available for the HPD-15 HandSonic. Please look at the Readme file for information on how to install the operating system.
Note to Mac Users: You will need the UPD SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program. - HPD-15 Operating System Version 1.06 (PC) (576K)
- This is the latest operating system available for the HPD-15 HandSonic. Please look at the Readme file for information on how to install the operating system. Note to PC users: You will need the PC SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program.
Support
If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Cakewalk product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Product Manuals
Support Documents
- HPD-15 Q&A
- A collection of popular articles from the HPD-15 knowledge base.
- HPD-15 TurboStart
- V-Drums Catalog 2009 Vol. 2