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Owner’s Manual
201a
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide important information
concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual
should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a
convenient reference.
Main Features
54 high quality sounds, including 14 snare sounds.
Mesh heads are quiet and provide natural feel and response.
Enjoy practicing and monitor your progress.
Thanks to battery-powered operation, you can practice anywhere.
Easy-to-read, large LCD display.
Metronome
The metronome’s moving needle and built-in LEDs provide visual tempo indications.
24 rhythm types and 24 different kinds of beats, including compound times.
22 different patterns, including Samba Kick and Jazz Ride.
Rhythm Coach Features
TIME CHECK: Allows visual confirmation of timing accuracy in real time.
STROKE BALANCE: Simultaneously checks playing dynamics and timing
ACCURACY SCORE: Confirms timing accuracy with an actual “score.”
QUIET COUNT: For developing perfect tempo
AUTO UP/DOWN: For developing stamina and endurance
RHYTHMIC NOTES: Progressive changes in rhythmic note values
Expandability
Connecting optional Kick and Cymbal triggers to the EXT TRIG input enables you to practice
with a basic drum kit.
MIX IN allows practice with an external audio source — (CD, MD, MP3 etc.)
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Copyright
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2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). These se

Page 2 - USING THE UNIT SAFELY

10 Practice Changing these settings allows you to play a variety of different sounds. 1. Press the [METRONOME] button a number of times to select “ ”

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11 Practice The metronome alternately starts and stops each time you press the [START/STOP] button.You can change the metronome tempo, beat, rhythm t

Page 4 - IMPORTANT NOTES

12 Practice You can set the metronome tempo by playing the on-board pad or any pad connected to the EXT TRIG IN jack. 1. Briefly hold down the [METRO

Page 5 - Contents

13 Practice The RMP-5’s Rhythm Coach function is a unique set of exercises specifically designed to help build speed, accuracy, stamina, and better t

Page 6 - Panel Descriptions

14 Practice When you press the [COACH] button and switch to Rhythm Coach Mode, the Time Check result appears in the display. The Time Check mode sett

Page 7 - Getting Ready

15 Practice In this mode, the metronome sound alternately switches between high and low volume levels according to the selected variation (the sound

Page 8 - (PDS-2: Sold Separately)

16 Practice RHYTHMIC NOTES is based on a traditional warm up exercise and also helps in learning rhythmic note values. After a two-measure count-in,

Page 9 - About the Display

17 Practice Triplet Time Check Selecting “E-3” or “H-3” in TIME CHECK allows you to check triplet timing.In this case, the timing of all of the tripl

Page 10 - Practice

18 Practice This timer can be set from 1 to 60 minutes, letting you practice for the period of time you determine. * You can use the Metronome and Rh

Page 11 - Using the Metronome

19 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads Using an optional PCS-31L cable you can connect cymbal and kick pads to the EXT TRIG IN jack.Here’s an exampl

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2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instruc-tions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

Page 13 - Using the Rhythm Coach Mode

20 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads You can connect other Roland V-Drums Series pads as well.Depending on the trigger parameters, you can use two

Page 14 - ACCURACY SCORE

21 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads 5. If necessary, press the [+] or [-] button to make fine adjustments to the trigger type parameters. Press t

Page 15 - AUTO UP/DOWN

22 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads fig.pad1.e 1. Connect the compatible pad to the External Trigger In jack using ONLY a stereo cable. 2. While

Page 16 - RHYTHMIC NOTES

23 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads While simultaneously holding down the [METRONOME] and [COACH] buttons, turn on the power.Afterwards, press th

Page 17 - Advanced Use

24 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads (Spline) Variation in playing dynamics produces extreme changes. fig.05-14_80 , (Loud 1, Loud 2) Variation

Page 18 - Setting the Timer

25 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads Mask Time Example when using a kick trigger pad; if the beater bounces back and hits the pad a second time im

Page 19 - Setup Examples

26 Appendices When practicing with Stroke Balance, if you think that the needle swings too much or too little, then adjust the head sensitivity. 1. W

Page 20 - Connecting Other Pads

27 Appendices If the head has been damaged or no longer maintains correct tension, replace it.To order replacement heads (#03891812 RMP-3 PAD HEAD(ME

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28 Appendices RMP-5: Rhythm Coach ● Pad Size 8 inches ● Pad Sounds 54 types ● Tempo 20–300 ● Click Sounds 15 types ● Rhythm Types 24 types ● Patterns

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29 Sample Practice Patterns Following, you will find a variety of basic practice patterns to use with the Rhythm Coach. Suggested tempos and settings

Page 23 - Parameter List

3 015 • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using e

Page 24 - StrongerWeaker

30 Sample Practice Patterns Make the following settings.PAD SOUND: Sn1 (Snare 1 Vintage)TEMPO: 120CLICK SOUND: C01RHYTHM:BEAT: 4CLICK VOLUME: 10TIME

Page 25 - Sound not produced

31 Sample Practice Patterns Make the following settings.TEMPO: 100BEAT: 4RHYTHMIC NOTES: r-9These exercises are VERY important for developing control

Page 26 - Appendices

32 Sample Practice Patterns Make the following settings.TEMPO: 112RHYTHM:BEAT: 4TIME CHECK: E-8QUIET COUNT: q-2 * Once you have mastered this, try st

Page 27 - Replacing the Head

33 Sample Practice Patterns Make the following settings.TEMPO: 100RHYTHM:BEAT: 4TIME CHECK: E16AUTO UP/DOWN: 8-5 * You can set the tempo’s upper limi

Page 28 - Specifications

34 INDEX A AC Adaptor jack ... 6 ACCURACY SCORE ...

Page 29 - Sample Practice Patterns

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead

Page 30 - Exercise 4 (STROKE BALANCE)

C5100040 1PR PAD SOUND Sn1Snare 1 Vintage EH2 Elec. Hi-Hat Open tr2 Triangle MuteSn2 Snare 2 Brass EH3 Elec. Hi-Hat Close/Open tr3 Triangle

Page 31 - Exercise 5 (RHYTHMIC NOTES)

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Suppl

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5 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...2IMPORTANT NOTES ...

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6 Panel Descriptions fig.Panel 1. Mini speaker Only the metronome sound is played from here (not the sounds from the pad). 2. [METRONOME] button Use

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7 Getting Ready fig.BattCase.e_50 1. Press down and slide off the lid of the battery compartment (located on the bottom of the unit). 2. Connect the

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8 Getting Ready 1. First, open the tripod so the legs are spaced at least 50 cm (20") apart. 2. Attach the wing screw and washer in the order sh

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9 Getting Ready 941 * Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your audio devices in the order specified. Turning on devices in the

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