Don’t sell your soul to a creditor to get the gear you need. At AMS, we want to lower the barriers to create. That’s why we offer in-house 0% financing, and you don’t even have to open a new line of credit! Spread out payments on your credit card to simplify financing and avoid hefty late fees or service charges. Cost shouldn’t interfere with your creativity.
Earn rewards every time you shop at AMS. You'll collect points on eligible purchases that turn into promotional savings on future gear, with points typically available several days after your order ships. All you need is a free AMS account — no credit card, financing, or payment plan required.
The more you shop, the more you earn. Create a free account and start earning from your very first eligible purchase. Rewards are applied as a discount on future eligible purchases.
Earn points on eligible purchases with AMS Rewards and turn them into savings on future orders, no credit card required. You can apply points at checkout once they’re available.
OR
h m s
Compare
Compare! Here are all the serial numbers of this model we have in stock. Compare them all and select your favorite!
Opt in for Notifications on this product for the price drops, stock changes and promotions
Did you know AMS is the only music distributor with four distribution centers? And that means we can offer super-fast shipping on all your music products. Whether you don’t want the spark of inspiration to fade or you really need that replacement speaker before the next show, we have you covered anywhere in the U.S. And even better, it’s FREE!
You shouldn’t have to pay extra for a little peace of mind. When you purchase from AMS, you’ll get a free 12-month extended warranty to cover your purchase — and that’s in addition to any manufacturer’s warranties! Thousands of items in our catalog feature the “Gold Lock Extended Warranty,” so you can feel confident in your purchase.
45
Day return
Sometimes the gear on the computer screen seems like a better fit than when you actually get your hands on it. We understand, and that’s why AMS offers an industry-leading 45-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not happy with an item, you have a full month and a half to send it back! We don’t want to just sell you gear. We want to sell you the RIGHT gear — even if it takes a few tries.
0% Interest
Payment Plan
Don’t sell your soul to a creditor to get the gear you need. At AMS, we want to lower the barriers to create. That’s why we offer in-house 0% financing, and you don’t even have to open a new line of credit! Spread out payments on your credit card to simplify financing and avoid hefty late fees or service charges. Cost shouldn’t interfere with your creativity.
Minor Blemished Products are items that have been returned in excellent condition with very minor cosmetic blemishes, allowing you to get great gear at a discounted price. In fact, many times our customers have difficulty finding the minor blemishes at all! These products are 100% inspected and tested to guarantee functionality. They include all components, manuals and the full Manufacturer's warranty unless otherwise stated, along with the AMS 45-Day Money-Back Guarantee to ensure your satisfaction. Special offers, promotions and rebates may not apply. The following manufacturers do not offer a warranty on Minor Blemished products: Casio, Ampeg, Avalon, Chauvet, Electro-Voice, Epiphone, Gibson, Ibanez, Kramer, Mackie, Maestro, Mesa, Peavey, PreSonus, Steinberger, Tobias
Non Factory Sealed are items that have been opened but are in perfect physical condition such as customer returns, open box for product photos/videos, demo stock, etc. They have been carefully inspected and repacked by qualified AMS employees to help ensure your satisfaction, allowing you to get great gear at a discounted price. They include all components, manuals and the full Manufacturer's warranty unless otherwise stated, along with the AMS 45-day Money-Back Guarantee. Special offers, promotions and rebates may not apply. The following manufacturers do not offer a warranty on Non-Factory Sealed items: Casio, Ampeg, Avalon, Chauvet, Electro-Voice, Ibanez, Mackie, Martin, Peavey
Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Digital Hand Percussion Controller
The Roland HandSonic HPD-20 is a versatile electronic hand percussion instrument that blends traditional hand drumming with modern digital technology. Powered by Roland's SuperNATURAL sound engine, this expressive controller turns your fingertips into a full percussion toolkit — perfect for live performances, studio production, or crafting intricate electronic beats.
Featuring 13 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, 850 built-in sounds, and support for importing up to 500 custom WAV samples, the HPD-20 offers endless creative possibilities. It’s more than just a pad controller — it’s a comprehensive hand percussion workstation that responds precisely to your touch, from subtle finger rolls to powerful palm strikes.
Play with Feeling
The HPD-20's 13 silicone rubber pads are both velocity- and pressure-sensitive, allowing you to dampen, mute, and pitch-bend sounds just like acoustic congas or tablas. Its circular pad layout enhances ergonomic efficiency, while the two largest pads respond to strike location, delivering natural tonal variations for authentic performances.
SuperNATURAL Sound Engine: Roland's flagship sound technology delivers incredibly organic, responsive tones that react to every detail of your technique — from ghost notes to accents — creating a playing experience that feels genuinely musical rather than mechanical.
Dynamic Pad Control: Touch or press a pad to mute or dampen another, adjust pitch in real-time, or perform traditional hand percussion techniques with impressive realism, capturing the essence of acoustic instruments.
Intuitive Controls: The Roll button adds instant rhythmic flourishes, the Realtime Modify knob adjusts pitch and effects mid-performance, and the iconic D-BEAM lets you manipulate sounds and effects with dramatic hand gestures.
A Universe of Sounds at Your Fingertips
The HPD-20 comes loaded with 850 sounds, covering everything from global ethnic percussion and orchestral instruments to classic drum kits and modern electronic tones. But its real power lies in customization. You can import up to 500 of your own WAV samples via USB and treat them just like the built-in sounds, complete with full editing and effects processing.
200 User Kits: Access 100 ready-to-play preset kits or create your own from scratch. Layer up to two sounds per pad, blending or switching dynamically based on strike intensity.
Three Multi-Effects Engines: Customize your sound with 25 effects per engine, including chorus, reverb, distortion, filters, and lo-fi bit-crush effects, ideal for EDM and hip-hop production.
WAV Import Flexibility: Import drum hits, vocal samples, sound effects, or full backing tracks onto pads. Loop beats seamlessly and trigger them with a tap, transforming the HPD-20 into a powerful performance sampler.
Ready to Rock, Designed to Expand
The HandSonic HPD-20 excels as a standalone instrument, but its connectivity options make it even more versatile. Trigger inputs let you connect Roland kick pads, hi-hat controllers, and additional percussion pads to build a compact yet comprehensive percussion rig. USB computer connectivity transforms it into a premium MIDI/audio interface for DAW production, while MIDI I/O lets you control V-Drums modules, keyboards, and other gear.
Quick Rec Recording: Capture performances instantly with the one-touch Quick Rec function, then export them as WAV audio files to USB flash memory — perfect for sketching ideas or creating backing tracks on the fly.
Seamless Computer Integration: The USB Computer port provides class-compliant audio/MIDI connectivity to Mac or Windows, making the HPD-20 ideal for playing virtual instruments, recording beats in your DAW, or live-streaming performances.
Expandable Setup: Connect a Roland kick pad via the TRIG IN jack and a hi-hat controller to the dedicated HH CTRL jack to transform your HandSonic into a super-compact, travel-friendly percussion kit.
Unleash Your Inner Percussionist
The Roland HandSonic HPD-20 is a powerful and versatile hand percussion instrument, offering professional-level expression, tone, and flexibility in a compact, stage-ready design. Whether you're a percussionist exploring electronic sounds, a producer looking for tactile beat control, or an electronic performer needing an expressive centerpiece, the HPD-20 delivers authentic sound and endless creative potential.
Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Features:
850 ready-to-play sounds including global percussion, drums, melodic instruments, and electronic tones
Roland's SuperNATURAL sound engine for unparalleled expressiveness and organic tone quality
13 ultra-sensitive velocity and pressure-sensitive silicone rubber pads with circular ergonomic layout
Import up to 500 custom WAV sounds via USB flash memory (12 minutes total)
200 user-configurable kits with 100 ready-to-play factory presets
Three independent multi-effects engines with 25 effects each, plus ambience and EQ
D-BEAM controller, Roll button, and Realtime Modify knob for expressive performance control
Quick Rec function exports performances as WAV audio files to USB flash memory
USB Computer port for audio/MIDI communication with DAWs and virtual instruments
Trigger inputs for connecting Roland kick pads, hi-hat controllers, and additional percussion pads
Warranty: M.I. Products: 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; Instrument Amps: 3 Years (1 Year on speakers) on Parts, 2 Years on Labor; Rackmount Power Amps & EQs: 3 Years on Parts & Labor; BOSS Compact Pedals: 5 Years on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; BOSS (other): 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; ep, MT, TL, E-Series: 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; CPM-300 Powered Mixer: 3 Years on Parts, 3 Years on Labor; AC Adapters, Mech, Footswitches, Headsets: 90 Days on Parts, 90 Days on Labor.
Roland HPD20 HandSonic Hand Percussion Controller Specifications
Roland HPD20 HandSonic Hand Percussion Controller Specifications
Product Specifications
Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Hand Percussion Controller Specifications
Pad: 10", 13 sections, Pressure-Sensitive
Kits: 200
Instruments: 850
Kit Chains: 15 chains (50 steps per chain)
Effects:
Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 25 types
Ambience: 10 types
3-band Kit EQ
Quick Rec:
Resolution: 480 ticks per quarter note
Recording Method: Realtime
Maximum Note Storage: approx. 30,000 notes
Export File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
Controllers:
D-BEAM
Realtime Modify knob
Display: Graphic LCD 64 x 128 dots
Connectors:
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4" phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
MIX IN jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
TRIG IN jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
HH CTRL jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
FOOT SW jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type B (Audio, MIDI)
USB MEMORY port: USB Type A
DC IN jack
Interface: Hi-Speed USB (USB Audio, USB MIDI, USB Flash Memory)
Accessories: Owner's manual, AC adaptor
Dimensions (W x D x H): 12-1/4" x 15-15/16" x 4-1/16"
