Roland HandSonic HPD-20 - Using a Footswitch (FOOT SW)

Connecting External Expansion Pads or Pedals
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Using a Footswitch (FOOT SW)
A footswitch let you use your foot to switch kits or turn the D-BEAM on/o.
This allows you to control the sound without interrupting your performance.
The following footswitches (separately sold) are supported.
Model Explanation
FS-5U
One or two units can be connected.
In order to connect two, you’ll need a connection cable (stereo phone plug g two
phone plugs: sold separately).
FS-6
This contains two footswitches in a single unit.
DP-2
Only one unit can be connected.
1. Connect the footswitch to the HandSonic’s FOOT SW jack.
2. Choose MENU g SYS g FootSw Control.
The FOOT SWITCH CONTROL screen will appear.
3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select ”Foot Switch 1” or “Foot Switch 2.”
4. Use the value knob to specify the function of the footswitch.
Parameter Explanation
Foot Switch 1,
Foot Switch 2
OFF No function is assigned.
KIT+ Increments the kit number by +1.
KIT- Decrements the kit number by -1.
D-BEAM SW Turns the D-BEAM on/o.
RT MODIFY PITCH SW Turns the realtime modify [PITCH] button on/o.
RT MODIFY EFFECT SW Turns the realtime modify [EFFECT] button on/o.
ROLL SW Turns the Roll function on/o.
ALL SOUND OFF Stops all sound that is currently being produced.
FOOT SWITCH CONTROL screen
“Rear Panel (Connections)” (p. 8)