Synthetic giant Roland releases unique digital instrument Mood Pan “hand disc”: suitable for relaxation and meditation – Passionategeekz

Passionategeekz On June 25, according to foreign media Engadget on the 24th, the synthesizer manufacturer Roland recently released a digital instrument with a unique style – Mood Pan. This is an electronic version of the hand disc, originating from the steel drums that were popular in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1930s, and is regarded as the only brand new acoustic instrument that was truly born in the 20th century.

However, both traditional hand discs and steel drums require higher performance skills, while Mood Pan is easier to use: nine clear touch pads are installed on the device panel, corresponding to different notes, and can customize the scales to avoid the problem of “playing wrongly”. Roland said the instrument does not require any musical foundation.

Inside Mood PanSet 2.1 channel speaker and Bluetooth receiversupports streaming music from mobile phones and other devices. Its sound source system focuses on “quiet sound” and provides rich sound effects and changes.

This product can also simulate a variety of percussion instruments, such as tongue drum, scented rosy, crystal bowl and singing bowl, supports a variety of rhythmic modes, and has the effects of sittal, symphonic strings, synthesizer sound pads, etc. Users can adjust the tone or touch sensitivity through the supporting application.

The Mood Pan also retains the finger tapping characteristics of the hand disc. It is lightweight and can be played on the legs or placed on the table. Roland said this productEspecially suitable for “Music Exploration, Relaxation and Meditation”and also preset ambient sounds and natural sounds, suitable for use during the early morning, evening, yoga and other periods.

As a modern electronic instrument, the Mood Pan is equipped with a USB-C MIDI interface that can be used with a computer or other devices. It can be powered by six AA batteries or USB-C. Booking is currently open and is expected to ship in a few weeks.Priced at $660(Passionategeekz Note: The current exchange rate is approximately RMB 4,734).

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