{"id":7893,"date":"2013-09-04T00:21:28","date_gmt":"2013-09-04T07:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=7893"},"modified":"2013-11-12T12:04:03","modified_gmt":"2013-11-12T20:04:03","slug":"new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived\/","title":{"rendered":"The New HandSonic HPD-20 has Arrived!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dynamic Instrument and Pad Controller for Stage and Studio<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"the new handsonic hpd-20 has arrived!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived\/\"><img data-attachment-id=\"7913\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived\/hpd-20_close-up_600_crop\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_close-up_600_Crop.jpg?fit=660%2C270&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"660,270\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HPD-20_close-up_600_Crop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_close-up_600_Crop.jpg?fit=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_close-up_600_Crop.jpg?fit=660%2C270&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7913\" alt=\"HPD-20 HandSonic Hand Percussion Unit\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_close-up_600_Crop.jpg?resize=660%2C270\" width=\"660\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_close-up_600_Crop.jpg?w=660&amp;ssl=1 660w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_close-up_600_Crop.jpg?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Roland\u2019s acclaimed HandSonic series invented the category of digital hand percussion over a decade ago, and the latest generation is now here! The all-new <a title=\"hpd-20 product page\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/details\/1290\" target=\"_blank\">HandSonic HPD-20<\/a> seriously heats things up with its SuperNATURAL sound engine, user sound import and computer connectivity via USB, and many other enhancements. More versatile than ever before, the latest HandSonic is not just for percussionists and drummers\u2014it\u2019s also ideal for EDM performers, DJs, studio producers, and other modern music makers.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D2ufljoWKT4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Inspiring and Exceptionally Versatile<\/h2>\n<p>The HandSonic HPD-20 is perfect for everyone that incorporates percussion into their music:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Percussionists\u2014<\/em>Enjoy a massive library of percussion instruments from around the globe, and use the HPD-20\u2019s unique pad interface and real-time controls to execute authentic acoustic techniques with flawless results.<\/li>\n<li><em>Drummers\u2014<\/em>In addition to percussion, the HPD-20 is filled with excellent drum sounds, and you can connect a Roland kick pad and hi-hat controller to build a super-compact percussion kit that\u2019s great for small gigs and recording sessions.<\/li>\n<li><em>EDM performers and DJs<\/em>\u2014The HPD-20 has a large selection of electronic percussion and melodic <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">synth<\/span> tones <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">onboard<\/span>, and it excels as an ultra-expressive MIDI controller for playing sounds in synths and drum machines. You can also load WAV sounds via USB and use the HPD-20 as a phrase playback device for sound hits, FX, loops, and more, with the ability to start and stop loops with the pads.<\/li>\n<li><em>Studio composers and producers<\/em>\u2014Thanks to its unique and highly sensitive pad interface, the HandSonic is simply the best compact pad controller available for hand-based recording of beats and percussion parts with modern drum samplers and other virtual instruments. And with the HPD-20\u2019s USB audio\/MIDI capabilities, you can even record the unit\u2019s great <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">onboard<\/span> sounds directly into your DAW with a single-cable connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img data-attachment-id=\"7922\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived\/hpd-20_dr\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_DR.jpg?fit=875%2C804&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"875,804\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HandSonic HPD-20 Top\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_DR.jpg?fit=300%2C275&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_DR.jpg?fit=875%2C804&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7922\" alt=\"HandSonic HPD-20 hand percussion unit Top view\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_DR.jpg?resize=875%2C804\" width=\"875\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_DR.jpg?w=875&amp;ssl=1 875w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_DR.jpg?resize=300%2C275&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>A Truly Unique Hand Percussion Instrument from Roland, the Leader in E-Percussion<\/h2>\n<p>Featuring the powerful combo of the SuperNATURAL sound engine and a multi-pad interface based on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/category\/483\">V-Drums<\/a> technology, the HandSonic HPD-20 is a sophisticated musical instrument with an incredible range of dynamic expression on tap. <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">Onboard<\/span> are 850 sounds and 200 user-configurable kits, with 100 kits filled with ready-to-play setups covering styles from traditional percussion to modern <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">electronica<\/span>. Instruments include ethnic percussion from around the world, <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">orchestra<\/span> and melodic percussion, drums, and a wide array of electronic percussion and synth tones.<\/p>\n<p>The HPD-20 provides expressive capabilities that are simply light years beyond your typical pad controller. 13 velocity-sensitive pads feature a new, even more comfortable silicon surface and the latest sensing technology, and are arranged in a highly playable circular fashion. The two largest pads offer positional sensing like that found in V-Drums, so you can play with natural tonal variations depending on where you strike them. All the pads interact with each other in a musical way, so you can touch or press a pad to dampen or mute another pad\u2019s tone, adjust its pitch, and more. This makes it possible to deliver traditional acoustic hand percussion techniques with authentic results, and also provides a cool way to create dynamic textures with electronic sounds and more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-attachment-id=\"7933\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived\/hpd-20_r\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_R.jpg?fit=1288%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1288,425\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HandSonic HPD-20 Rear Panel\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_R.jpg?fit=300%2C98&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_R.jpg?fit=1024%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7933\" alt=\"HandSonic HPD-20 hand percussion unit Rear Panel\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_R.jpg?resize=1288%2C425\" width=\"1288\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_R.jpg?w=1288&amp;ssl=1 1288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_R.jpg?resize=300%2C98&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_R.jpg?resize=1024%2C337&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additional controllers include a Roll button, a <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">Realtime<\/span> Modifier knob for pitch and effects, and the D-BEAM for triggering sounds and effects with a wave of your hand. You can layer and customize sounds with powerful sound editing features, and spice up <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">tones<\/span> with three independent multi-effects engines (each with 25 different effects types) plus <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">ambience<\/span> and EQ. With the handy Quick Rec function, it\u2019s a snap to capture <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">beats<\/span> and ideas on the fly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-attachment-id=\"7923\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived\/hpd-20_live-performance-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_live-performance-2.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HandSonic HPD-20 On Stage\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_live-performance-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_live-performance-2.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7923\" alt=\"HandSonic HPD-20 hand percussion unit on stage\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_live-performance-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C667\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_live-performance-2.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_live-performance-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Load Your Own Sounds and Connect with Computers<\/h2>\n<p>Via a USB memory stick, it\u2019s easy to load up the HPD-20 with your own WAV sounds and assign them to the pads. Imported sounds work just like those that are built in, with complete editing and effects processing at your command. With up to 12 minutes of time available, it\u2019s possible to load audio phrases and sound effects in addition to percussion and drum tones, and you can back up your HPD-20 kits to USB memory, too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-attachment-id=\"7921\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived\/hpd-20_beat-maker\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_beat-maker.jpg?fit=1000%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,567\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HandSonic HPD-20 in the Studio\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_beat-maker.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_beat-maker.jpg?fit=1000%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7921\" alt=\"HandSonic HPD-20 hand percussion unit in the Studio\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_beat-maker.jpg?resize=1000%2C567\" width=\"1000\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_beat-maker.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_beat-maker.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The HPD-20 can also be connected to computers via USB and used as an audio\/MIDI interface. With the unique pads, you can play <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">drum<\/span> samplers and virtual instruments with your hands and enjoy a level of dynamic expression that\u2019s just not attainable from standard studio pad controllers. Audio transfer over USB makes it simple to capture the HPD-20\u2019s high-quality onboard sounds into your DAW music productions.<\/p>\n<h2>Expandable with a Pad, Hi-Hat Controller, and MIDI<\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s an exceptional performer as a standalone percussion instrument, the HPD-20\u2019s trigger inputs let you expand your setup with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/category\/486\">Roland pad and hi-hat controller<\/a> to create a super-compact percussion kit for all kinds of playing situations, from coffee houses to small clubs to studio sessions. MIDI I\/O is included as well for communicating with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/category\/488\">V-Drums sound modules<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/category\/484\">SPD-series percussion pads<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/category\/441\">keyboards<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7924\" style=\"width: 793px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7924\" data-attachment-id=\"7924\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/new-handsonic-hpd-20-arrived\/hpd-20_o1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_O1.jpg?fit=783%2C942&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"783,942\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HandSonic HPD-20 Expanded\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;HandSonic HPD-20 with FD-8 Hi-Hat Controller and KD-9 Kick Pad  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_O1.jpg?fit=249%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_O1.jpg?fit=783%2C942&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7924 \" alt=\"HandSonic HPD-20 hand percussion unit on a stand\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_O1.jpg?resize=783%2C942\" width=\"783\" height=\"942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_O1.jpg?w=783&amp;ssl=1 783w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HPD-20_O1.jpg?resize=249%2C300&amp;ssl=1 249w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">HandSonic<\/span> HPD-20 with FD-8 Hi-Hat Controller and KD-9 Kick Pad<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Learn more about the new HandSonic HPD-20 at <a title=\"roland connect handsonic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandconnect.com\/product.php?p=handsonic_hpd-20\" target=\"_blank\">RolandConnect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q5-D_r4fR5w?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[jetpack_subscription_form]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dynamic Instrument and Pad Controller for Stage and Studio Roland\u2019s acclaimed HandSonic series invented the category of digital hand percussion over a decade ago, and the latest generation is now here! 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