Specialized features plus fresh rhythms, sounds, and effects!

The Roland HandSonic 10 is more affordable and streamlined than its big brother the HPD-15 (441917 - see customer products box), yet it offers the same great pad response that made the original HandSonic so popular, along with some sensational features and a fresh sound set. New Sounds & Patterns

An all-new collection of sounds has been created for the HandSonic 10; approximately 400 high-quality instruments are onboard. All of the percussive essentials have been included — congas, bongos, tabla, djembe, cajon, etc. — as well as melodic percussion, drum kit, special effects, and more.

Sensitive Surface

Whether you're laying down the most delicate finger rolls or the sharpest slaps, the HandSonic 10's playing surface can handle anything you give it. The comfortable round surface is divided into ten individual pads with pressure- and positional-sensitivity. The popular D Beam is also included for dramatic triggering. Strike a virtual gong with your head, throw your fist into a crash cymbal, wiggle your fingers over a perfect chime gliss — you get the picture.

Rhythm Coach

Flaunting your chops on the stage or in the studio is the fun part, but behind the scenes it's practice that gets you the gigs in the first place. For this purpose, Roland has equipped the HandSonic 10 with a Rhythm Coach. This virtual trainer provides exercises to improve your timing, consistency, and endurance.

I/O Options

While the HandSonic 10 is primarily a hand percussion instrument, users can add a Roland kick pad (optional) via the external trigger input, or add a Roland V-Pad. The input is dual-trigger compatible for double the triggering power via an optional PCS-31L Y-cable.

Roland HPD-10 Handsonic Percussion Controller Features:

• All-new sounds (approx. 400)
• 86 patterns
• 10 individual pads with pressure sensing
• Large icon-driven LCD
• D Beam controller for sound/pitch/effects control
• New metronome function with backing rhythm patterns
• 20 multi-effects
• Rhythm Coach function

Turn your hand into an entire rhythm with the Roland Handsonic Percussion Controller. Put it in the cart and we'll rush it to your door.

Roland HPD-10 Handsonic Percussion Controller

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Finally! A great controller.

Posted by Reekhavok from MN on Mar 25, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician/Home studio owner

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative, Rock, Experimental, Electronic....

I just bought one of these lovely's, This is one of the best and simple electronic drum/percussion controller/sound module I have ever found.

I plugged it into my M-Audio Fast Track Ultras MIDI in and into Garageband on my Mac, And I didn't have to set it up at all to control the drum plugins in GB. Perfect, Can't say the same about my Yamaha Electric Kit...

Get one if you need to control plugins or just need some percussion sounds.

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It has all the percussion you need

Posted by Metalclaus from Panama on Jan 2, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Bought this unit primarily for live performances, our band uses latin percussion and we have replaced lots of instruments with this unit (congas, bongos, timbales, etc..) for a fraction of the cost. Has nice realistic sounds, so now we even use it for recording, we even compose and record pre-production tracks using this unit without the need of a drum kit.

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Love this machine! its so far one of...

Posted by kUnG-foo P@nD@ from Califirnia on Aug 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: all

Love this machine! its so far one of the best machines ive used! it has all the basic needs if your starting out new! pads are sensitive but can be adjusted! great for live dj, or recording!

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Love this machine! its so far one of...

Posted by kUnG-foo P@nD@ from Califirnia on Aug 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: all

Love this machine! its so far one of the best machines ive used! it has all the basic needs if your starting out new! pads are sensitive but can be adjusted! great for live dj, or recording!

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Posted by Dondrummer from Kenosha WI on Jan 31, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Acoustic, Rock, Blues

I bought this unit about 3 months ago. I was a bit put off about the price but I am doing a Duo acoustic act and I wanted to loop drums and percussion. It works great with my Jamman but I started to play it out at Jams and other events since my main instrument is drums. People are amazed and they love the sound. I have played the drum patchs and mainly the conga and bongo patchs. It has help up well so far but I still think the price is to high.

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