The Roland HPD-15 Hand Sonic is an electronic hand percussion multi pad with incredible triggering capabilities based on V-drum technology. The HPD-15 comprises of a 10" pad which is divided into 15 parts allowing the hand percussionist to play up to 15 sounds simultaneously.Real-time controls surround the pads, including the fantastic D Beam and two ribbon controllers, providing the percussionist with the opportunity to personalize almost anyone of the 300 on board sounds. The sounds cover a huge range including Latin, African, Indian/Middle east, Dance, Orchestral and SFX but to name a few. There is a built in pressure sensor enabling the player to perform muting and pitch bending of the on boards sounds.
Additionally, Roland have ensured that the positional sensing is so good that it can produce even the most subtle of timbre changes. On top of all that, the HPD-15 boasts a built in sequencer to help when you wish to practice, as well as recording real time performances, when you are feeling especially creative.
Clearly then, a truly impressive and powerful addition for any drummer, regardless of his choice of technology, and an additional step into a very innovative area of the marketplace for Roland.
Quote: "Expression, 'feel', 'touch' (timing!!) are all integral to getting the best performance from a drummer. It is even more critical when using percussion to use those skills. Well for the first time drummers and percussionist have now got a one box solution for all their percussion needs; and to help them we've added a few electronic surprises that will make them want to keep going and never put it down."