What is the HandSonic? Quick Guide Frequently Used Functions Parameter Guide Appendix
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No. Name Explanation
21 Waterphone Bowed
This kit faithfully simulates an instrument called a waterphone, which is also used to produce sound eects for movies.
In addition to controlling the pitch modulation and the decay, you can use the realtime modify PITCH and EFFECT to obtain
dynamic tonal changes that go beyond an actual waterphone.
22 SteelPanBand Pan Orchestra
A steel pan kit for melodic percussion.
Sounds are layered according to the force of your strike, allowing you to add chords or thickness to your performance.
Using the realtime modify PITCH will instantly vary all pitches, letting you change keys.
23 Orchestral Pressure: Mute
An orchestral percussion kit centered on timpani, concert bass drum, and snare.
In addition to these standard instruments, you can use the sub-pads to play small percussion items.
For the bass drum, timpani, and pair cymbals, you can shorten the decay by applying pressure as you strike.
24 CrushLowe Drums & Loops
This kit lets you enjoy percussively-processed drum sounds backed by a simple loop phrase.
In addition to striking the S1–S4 pads to vary the loop phrases, you can create unique performances by adjusting the vertical
position of your hand above the D-BEAM to change the pitch.
25 Pandeiro Samba de Roda
A Brazilian percussion kit centered on the pandeiro.
To perform the basic rhythm, use heel/toe technique (M2 and M4 pads) to mark the beat, and use the bass tone (M5 pad)
and slap (M3) to add accents.
For even more versatility, play a roll using the S8 pad, and use the M1 pad to add the surdo.
26 Pot Drum
A kit that reproduces pot-shaped African percussion.
You can obtain a realistic performance feel by varying your strike location to change the tone, and by using the M2 and M5
pads and D-BEAM to vary the nuances produced when playing the hole.
27 Tabla Jam
A kit that eectively layers tabla and drum sounds, supporting both percussive phrases and drum phrases.
If you connect a kick pad to the TRIG IN jack, you’ll be able to play drum phrases more comfortably.
The synth sounds on the S3–S6 pads can be played in the background, and are also ideal material for use with realtime
modify.
28 Echonic Dub Tape Echo
A drum kit suitable for dub, that makes eective use of tape echo.
By turning the realtime modify EFFECT on/o or turning the knob, you can control the tape echo eect and speed while
playing beats.
The hi-hats on the M3 and M4 pads have dierent pan settings, and will produce unique eects depending on how you play
them.
29 Deep Forest Adventure
A sound eect kit that combines melodic percussion with sounds that give the impression of a deep forest.
By making good use of the eects, you can produce the sensation that the sounds of animals are heard from various
directions.
If you turn the realtime modify EFFECT on, raise Feedback, and strike the M5 pad, you’ll obtain an eect like a loop phrase;
you can enjoy playing along with this as background.
30 Urban Mood w/ "HH CTRL"
This kit takes advantage of HandSonic’s editing functions to create an urban-feeling sound.
By layering sound eect-like tones with the drums, you can play a variety of sounds inside your beats.
If you connect a hi-hat control pedal to the HH CTRL jack, you’ll be able to control the nuances.
No. Name
31 Cajon Recording
32 Conga w/ Quinto & Tumba
33 Timbalitos w/ Cowbell & Block
34 Repinique Escola de Samba
35 Folklore South America
36 Latin Kit Conga & Bongo
37 Djembe
38 African Song
39 Tabla Trad Method
40 DrumsOfIndia Bhangra
41 Asian Perc 1 East Asia
42 Asian Perc 2 South East Asia
43 Asian Perc 3 Ryukyu
44 China Pad: Pitch Bend
45 Samul Nori Korean Drums
46 Island Dance Pan Pacic
47 Drumline ROLL: On
48 Ballad Perc Long Reverb
49 Metallic Percussion
50 Shakers
51 Cowbells
52 Steel Pan D-BEAM: PitchBend
53 Marimba ROLL: On
54 Lithophone 1 Pentatonic
55 Lithophone 2 C Major Scale
No. Name
56 Hand Pan w/ Tone Plate
57 Balaphone w/ Gyilli
58 Tuned Gongs D-BEAM: Mute
59 Melophone D-BEAM, M5: Ctrl
60 Luna Mallet Impressionist
61 Harmony Time
62 Finger Bells w/ Percussion
63 Perc & Flute
64 Siesta Cajon & Marimba
65 OrientalWind Roll-Santoor
66 Symphonist ROLL: On
67 Drum Booth
68 Jazz Club w/ "HH CTRL"
69 Brushes
70 Deep Jazz Roll-Snare/Cym
71 Pop Drums
72 Garage Rock w/ "HH CTRL"
73 Wide*Open Concert Hall
74 Double Bass w/ "HH CTRL"
75 Timbale+Ds Reggae Style
76 CAJONIC Ring Modulator
77 Percussive DANCE BEAT
78 RollingAgogo TriggerMode: GATE
79 Deep Space
80 Trap-iT! ROLL: On
No. Name
81 4-On-Floor
82 Instant DnB Pressure: Mute
83 ANALOG D-BEAM: Loop On
84 Electro ProcessedVintage
85 CombiNation w/ "HH CTRL"
86 Solid BEAT
87 Space*Trap
88 Experimental Electronica
89 Wah Stepping Step Flanger
90 Crush Beat BitCrush & Phaser
91 Filt & Verb D-BEAM: MFX Ctrl
92 Beepy Beats
93 Mute Kicker Mute Group
94 Bass Line D-BEAM: Mute
95 Junk Yard Industrial
96 Sound EFX 1 RAW
97 Sound EFX 2 DIGITAL
98 Drama Horror | Comedy
99 Noel Happy Holidays
100 Mystronic
101 User Kit
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200 User Kit