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ABOUT MANUAL
The HDP-1 has many functions. They are introduced in respective chapters in the manual as listed
below. The BASIC FUNCTION is recommended to read at first. Read the ADVANCED FUNCTION in
case you need.
BASIC FUNCTION
PLAYIN PAD and EXTERNAL TRIGGERING - The unit has 8 built-in pads and 5 external instruments
can be connected. These chapters give you essential concept how to play them.
DRUM KIT - The unit has 80 preset pad kits and 5 external instrument kits. Each kit is a configuration of
different voices assigned to each pad or instrument. Voices can be layered - two voices are assigned to
a pad, they could be played in single, mixed or switch way depending on how hard striking the pad. The
kit is very important concept of this drum.
GROOVEBOX - The GrooveBox provides an interesting and unique feature for your performance and
entertainment. In this mode, the pad triggers musical elements including drum beat and other instrument
obbligato, effect sound and sequential notes. You can perform complete music by striking pads.
PHRASE- You can record your performance and save it as user phrases. Then, you can play it back.
Two recording modes provide easy way to edit the recording in real time. Also, orchestration accompani-
ments can be merged into the phrase.
METRONOME - Built-in editable metronome is one of the useful utilities.
ADVANCED FUNCTION
SOUND EFFECTS - The drum is equipped with DSP device that generates sound effects applying to the
original sound to improve sound quality or change characteristic of the sound.
DRUM KIT EDIT - The unit provides powerful edit function allows you to edit preset kit, for instance,
assign voice to the pad, set its volume, pitch and pan, establish your own layer mode etc.
ADVANCED EDIT
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This function allows you to fine adjust behavior of the pad and external instrument
such as sensitivity, dynamic range etc, though the manufacturer already did it. If necessary, read this
chapter to learn how to do it to accommodate your taste.
SYSTEM SETUP - Setup function allows you to setup system parameters such as master tune, equal-
izer etc. You can also create custom sound effect module. These functions are for more professional
requirement.
RESET - In case you want to recover factory default setting, the Reset function provide different way to
do it.
APPENDIX
It provides detailed information of Kit list, GrooveBox list, Accompaniment list etc.
Please keep the Manual in hand or serve it in safe and convenient place for your frequent
reference.