Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Review

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ย. 2024

ความคิดเห็น • 32

  • @machiventa858
    @machiventa858 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    you'd think by now there would be an updated version with more inputs etc

  • @BenedictRoffMarsh
    @BenedictRoffMarsh ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I forgot about this device, about 10 years old now. It does seem pretty useful for a band, stage or studio, that wants a versatile percussionist on a budget. The trickier thing, finding a percussionist who can make it sing. :-)

    • @FluteHypnosia
      @FluteHypnosia 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      SO BLOODY! True!

  • @leoncargile3410
    @leoncargile3410 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review! Got mine about 6 yrs ago, and use it similarly to how you’ve described. Wide range of projects & sound textures; VST MIDI kits - I use hi-hat & kick drum triggers; AND it provides a LOT of percussion toys in comparatively little physical space. (I’ve got a pretty small project studio.) Some sounds are a bit cheesy; but layered in a mix, with maybe some reverb, eq, or room plug-ins, you can get things to sound pretty good. Especially if you’re just mocking up a demo for a client. (?) Keep up the good work!

    • @johnkelly4237
      @johnkelly4237 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! My music partner and I just bought a Handsonic 20. We LOVE it, BUT, can you please answer one question for us? We have talked to Roland, Sweetwater, and everyone we can find, but NO ONE can tell us how to create a loop using OUR OWN RHYTHMS.. Know what I mean? We see people doing it on the internet, but can't tell if they are using another looper to do that. The Boss 505 when paired with a Handsonic will do it, but I'm almost certain that we see people do it using only the Handsonic itself. We are desperate! Can you help us? Thanks!!!

    • @leoncargile3410
      @leoncargile3410 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not SURE I understand where you’re going (so to speak) with your looping - but in the spirit of trying to help, here’s a couple of thoughts…
      The HPD-20 Manual talks about looping (Page 36?), but I’m not sure if that gets you what you’re looking for. (?)
      But if not - assuming you might be using a computer & DAW (I’m a Logic guy for better or worse) - what about outputting the HPD-20 to your DAW of choice & looping your pattern(s) that way?
      This allows you to potentially layer other tracks in the DAW too.
      You’ve mentioned looping with the RC-505, (I just starting tinkering with a Boss RC-500); but I got the impression that you were looking for a solution without an additional device?
      Anyway, feel free to reply or send questions to me, or the thread. We might all learn some new stuff!
      Again, I really hope this helps and Good Luck with your project(s)!

    • @johnkelly4237
      @johnkelly4237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Leon, So nice of you to reply! I’ll try to explain…We are a duo, and we are looking for a solution for performing live. I play guitar and my partner plays percussion. We don’t want to be tied to a DAW or any other instrument. We want to be able to make up, say, a two-bar or 4-bar pattern, loop it, and then play live to that loop. We see people doing it on TH-cam, but nowhere in the manual does it explain how this is done. The manual does explain how to loop loops that are already in the library, but it doesn’t explain how to make and use original loops. I’m beginning to think it can’t be done without an additional piece of equipment. We have even called Roland without any success. It’s obvious when someone is using a Boss 505 in addition to the Handsonic, and we may very well buy one, but it looks to me like the Handsonic should be able to do it all by itself. Does that make sense? Thanks much, John

    • @laptoples
      @laptoples 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm wondering what the settings are inside the menu so I can get a normal hi hat response with the FD-8 pedal.
      It does a few weird things but I can't figure out how get it to just go to the middle circle pad and be a normal hi hat.
      I tried a ton of things.
      With the pedal all the way down, it still does open hi hat if I hit it hard.
      It ignors that the pedal is all the way closed.
      I just want a mini drum set and at this point, I don't know if that's possible...
      I've tried Soooo many things and failed...
      If anyone knows what to do in the menu so it's just a normal hi hat, I'd greatly appreciate it !!!
      Thanks !

    • @DavidGB215
      @DavidGB215 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@leoncargile3410 I see you're kind enough to a swer questions, if I may, I have 2. Can you suggest an affordable portable battery power source? And an odd question, is it possible to connect my Yamaha reface keybord either to download voices or control it from HS. Sorry, I'm tech challenged 😃 Thanks and help...

  • @ninjalightning2631
    @ninjalightning2631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought it full price I'm loving it
    I'm using on my DJ gigs
    I am still studying though
    Thanks for great video

  • @savannah05911
    @savannah05911 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did a great review thank you! I do have one question...Are the pads also configurable? Specifically can I interchange the snare on one pad with the bass kick on another pad?

  • @ninjalightning2631
    @ninjalightning2631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review , May I ask you if I can use a snare stand with this on live gigs ?
    Also would 2 guitar lead cables for stereo out ?

  • @ZacharyRedFulton
    @ZacharyRedFulton หลายเดือนก่อน

    At 10:29, I began to hear the intro to “Janie’s Got a Gun”!!! 😁😁😁

  • @johnkelly4237
    @johnkelly4237 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi there! My music partner and I just bought a Handsonic 20. We LOVE it, BUT, can you please answer one question for us? We have talked to Roland, Sweetwater, and everyone we can find, but NO ONE can tell us how to create a loop using OUR OWN RHYTHMS.. Know what I mean? We see people doing it on the internet, but can't tell if they are using another looper to do that. The Boss 505 when paired with a Handsonic will do it, but I'm almost certain that we see people do it using only the Handsonic itself. We are desperate! Can you help us? Thanks!!!

  • @DavidGB215
    @DavidGB215 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice clip, question, is it possible to connect my keyboard to the HS 20 to control or download voices? Thanks

  • @ramendrabhattacharyyaoffic3931
    @ramendrabhattacharyyaoffic3931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am suffering for body touch problem. Sounds catch side acto pad also when on stage

  • @laptoples
    @laptoples 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm wondering what the settings are inside the menu so I can get a normal hi hat response with the FD-8 pedal.
    It does a few weird things but I can't figure out how get it to just go to the middle circle pad and be a normal hi hat.
    I tried a ton of things.
    With the pedal all the way down, it still does open hi hat if I hit it hard.
    It ignors that the pedal is all the way closed.
    I just want a mini drum set and at this point, I don't know if that's possible...
    I've tried Soooo many things and failed...
    If anyone knows what to do in the menu so it's just a normal hi hat, I'd greatly appreciate it !!!
    Thanks !

  • @johnkelly4237
    @johnkelly4237 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice review, thanks! I could really use your help. I’ll try to explain…We are a duo, and we are looking for a solution for performing live. I play guitar and my partner plays percussion. We don’t want to be tied to a DAW or any other instrument. We want to be able to make up, say, a two-bar or 4-bar pattern, loop it on the Handsonic HUD-20, and then play live to that loop. We see people doing it on TH-cam, but nowhere in the manual does it explain how this is done. In other words, the manual DOES explain how to loop loops that are already in the library, but it DOES NOT explain how to make and use original loops. I’m beginning to think it can’t be done without an additional piece of equipment. We have even called Roland without any success. It’s obvious when someone is using a Boss 505 in addition to the Handsonic they can do a spontaneous, original beat and loop it. We may very well buy a Boss 505 at some point, but it looks to me like the Handsonic should be able to do it all by itself. Does that make sense? Your assistance will be very much appreciated. Thanks much, John

    • @bigskybob
      @bigskybob 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Get the 505!!

  • @dgambal
    @dgambal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you use drum sticks on it?

  • @longsnapper5381
    @longsnapper5381 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can get the Roland Multipad for that much jack.

  • @bebeysmael1.
    @bebeysmael1. ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful 💐 😍

  • @AmmarHamdan
    @AmmarHamdan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks man!

  • @joshnova9163
    @joshnova9163 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super review.

  • @nabbalight1
    @nabbalight1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi yall! Can anyone tell me what level of portable powerbank I would need to power this for a couple of hours please? 🙂

  • @jankluka3756
    @jankluka3756 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, it's funny because i want to buy some new electronic percussion instr. But there is not. The best way is still 10 years old HPD 20. If you want use your hands and not sticks

    • @DeejayRach0
      @DeejayRach0 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for that comment

  • @JamesAllen-c8v
    @JamesAllen-c8v หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anderson Dorothy Wilson James Harris Michael

  • @JomilaHosan
    @JomilaHosan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hernandez Frank Martin Michelle Miller Kimberly

  • @dinos2119
    @dinos2119 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Musicians who talk too much are bad musicians

    • @ShallowDepression
      @ShallowDepression 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Practice more then.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re not a fan of him. The real fans hang on to every word he says