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References
- ↑ Corporation, Roland. "Roland - HandSonic HPD-20 | Digital Hand Percussion". Roland. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
- ↑ Manning, Adam (November 2013). "Gear Review: HPD-20". Roland Resource Centre. digitalDrummer Magazine.
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