Roland RMP5a

Roland RMP5a

Advanced Rhythm Trainer with Built-In Sounds

The RMP-3 made headlines when it was announced in early 2005. Today Roland builds on its winning rhythm line with the new RMP-5. Sharing key features in common with the popular RMP-3, the RMP-5 has a great-feeling, tunable mesh drumhead, and a convenient one-piece moulded body with integrated pad and brain. The RMP-5 strides to the front of the class, however, with its 54 onboard PCM sounds (including snare drums, kick, cymbals, and percussion instruments; the RMP-3 has no built-in sampled sounds) plus an external dual-trigger input so you can add a kick and cymbal pad for drum kit practice. The RMP-5 also features an advanced, expanded Rhythm Coach mode.

• PCM sound engine with 54 sounds onboard
• External dual-trigger input for adding an optional kick and cymbal pad
• Variety of metronome sounds and patterns (samba, jazz, etc.)
• Convenient one-piece design
• Large LCD screen
• Patented mesh head technology for a great acoustic feel
• Advanced Rhythm Coach exercises, featuring Stroke Balance and Time Check
• Mix input for playing along with CD players or other audio devices
  
  Features
  
  PCM Sounds Onboard
  One of the key features that sets the RMP-5 apart from other rhythm trainers is its built-in sound engine. Now you can practice in style by selecting from the dozens of onboard PCM instruments inside the RMP-5. In addition to the acoustic sound of your sticks on the mesh pad (like on the RMP-3), the RMP-5 lets you trigger a variety of high-quality, internal snare drum samples, hi-hats, ride cymbals, and percussion instruments. You can also choose from a menu of metronome sounds, including a standard click, human-voice count, rhythmic patterns, and more.
  
  Advanced Rhythm Coach
  As a free-standing practice pad and electronic drum, the RMP-5 is a pleasure to play, but when it comes to improving your abilities as a drummer, it’s the onboard Rhythm Coach that really makes this instrument shine. When activated, the Rhythm Coach challenges drummers in a fun and friendly way with functions such as Time Check, Auto Up/Down, and Stroke Balance to help develop consistent stick technique. As an added bonus, the Time Check and Stroke Balance exercises can be used simultaneously for a dual-power workout. The Rhythm Coach can even grade your performance, so you can chart your progress.
  
  Drum Kit Expansion
  The RMP-5 provides a dual-trigger input that can be used to connect Roland’s KD-8 kick pad and CY-8 cymbal pad (optional). All together, these three components form the nucleus of a small electronic drum kit. Now you can train not only your hands, but your feet as well. The RMP-5 provides the sounds for each pad, so you can play complete grooves either solo, along with the Rhythm Coach, or with external audio (such as CD players) connected to the RMP-5’s Mix In (external audio input).
  
  Specs
  
  

  Pad Size

  8 inches

  Pad Sounds

  54 types

  Tempo

  20–300

  Click Sounds

  15 types

  Rhythm Types

  24 types

  Patterns

  22 types

  Beat

  24 types

  Rhythm Coach Functions

  TIME CHECK (8 variations)
  ACCURACY SCORE (4 variations)
  QUIET COUNT (6 variations)
  AUTO UP/DOWN (6 variations)
  RHYTHMIC NOTES (3 variations)
  STROKE BALANCE (2 variations)

  Connectors

  PHONES/OUTPUT Jack: 1 (Stereo miniature phone type)
  AC Adaptor Jack
  MIX IN Jack: 1 (Miniature phone type)
  EXT TRIG IN Jack: 1 (Dual)
  * Using the PCS-31L, you can connect two pads. In that case, the rim shot, edge shot, and choking features are unavailable.

  Power Supply

  DC 9 V: Dry Battery 6LR61/1604A (9 V) type (alkaline), AC Adaptor

  Current Draw

  80 mA
  
  * Expected battery life under continuous use:
  Carbon: 1 hour
  Alkaline: 4 hours
  These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

  Screw for mounting on stands

  M8

  Accessories

  Dry Battery 6LR61/1604A (9 V) type (alkaline)
  Tuning Key
  Owner's Manual

  Options

  AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series
  Pad Stand: PDS-2
  Pad Cable: PCS-31L
  Pads (PD-8, PD-85BK/WT, PD-105BK/WT, PD-125BK/WT)
  Cymbals (CY-5, CY-8, CY-12R/C, CY-14C, CY-15R)
  Kick Triggers (KD-8, KD-7, KD-85BK/WT, KD-120BK/WT)
  Drum Triggers (RT-10T, RT-10S, RT-10K)

  Size and Weight

  Width

  263 mm

  10-3/8 inches

  Depth

  348 mm

  13-3/4 inches

  Height

  78 mm

  3-1/8 inches

  Weight

  1.3 kg

  2 lbs. 14 oz.

Important Note
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