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Quick Guide
Recording Your Performance (QUICK REC)
It's easy to record your HandSonic performance. A recorded performance can be played back, or exported to a USB flash drive as
an audio file.
Listening objectively to your performance is a good way to improve your skill, and you can also use a recorded performance as
material for your rhythm tracks.
Recording
1.
Press the [QUICK REC] button.
The QUICK REC screen will appear.
2.
Press the [F2] (REC) button.
The STANDBY screen will appear.
You can sound the metronome by holding down the [SHIFT] button and
pressing the [QUICK REC] button.
Use the value knob to adjust the tempo.
3.
Begin performing.
Recording will start.
* You can also start recording by pressing the [F1] (START) button.
* If the [F2] (HIT PAD) button is off, recording will not start when you begin
performing.
4.
Press the [F1] (STOP) button to stop recording.
Playing back
5.
Press the [F1] (PLAY) button.
The recorded performance will play.
Press the [F2] (REPEAT) button to make playback repeat.
* Playback will use the sounds of the currently selected kit.
* If you sound the metronome, you can use the value knob to change
the tempo.
6.
Press the [F1] (STOP) button to stop playback.
Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the recorded
performance.
* The recorded performance will disappear when you power-off the HandSonic.
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How can I create my own drum kit and how can I create loops
To create your own drum kit and loops on the Roland HandSonic HPD-20:
1. Customize a Drum Kit:
- Choose from 200 preset kits or create a custom kit using up to 850 built-in instruments.
- Assign different sounds to the 13 pressure-sensitive pads.
- Load and edit up to 500 user instruments in WAV format (44.1 kHz, 16-bit).
2. Apply Effects:
- Use the multi-effects system with 25 effect types.
- Adjust ambience (10 types) and 3-band EQ for each kit.
3. Record and Loop Beats:
- Use the Quick Rec function to record beats in real time.
- The recording resolution is 480 ticks per quarter note, with a maximum note storage of approximately 30,000 notes.
4. Expand with External Gear:
- Connect an external pad or hi-hat controller for additional control.
- Use MIDI I/O to trigger sounds from other devices or control external instruments.
5. Export and Integrate:
- Save recordings for use in loop stations like the Boss RC-505.
- Sync with other electronic instruments via MIDI for live performance or studio production.
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