Roland Rhythm Coach RMP-5 User manual

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A collection of popular articles from the RMP-5 knowledge base
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RMP-5 Rhythm Coach
How Do I Select Sounds? ............................................................................... 2
How Do I Use the Stroke Balance Feature? ...................................................... 3
How Do I Use the Metronome?........................................................................ 4
How Do I Adjust the Metronome Volume?......................................................... 5
How Do I Use the Time Check Feature?........................................................... 6
How Do I Find RMP-5 Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base? .............. 7

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Ho w DoI Se l e c t So u n D S ?
The RMP-5 has 54 pad sounds to choose from.
Note: To select, and then hear, sounds in the RMP-5, connect your headphones, mixer, or amplifier to the OUTPUT
jack on the RMP-5’s side panel.
Use the following steps to select a sound:
Press the METRONOME button until “1” appears next to “PAD SOUND.”
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While hitting the pad, press the + or - button to select a sound.2
Note: For a detailed list of the sounds, including descriptions, refer to the RMP-5 Owner’s Manual .
How Do I Select Sounds?

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Ho w DoI uS e t H e St r o k e Ba l a n c e Fe a t u r e ?
Stroke Balance is a feature that measures the force of each hit while you’re playing on the pad. This can help you
develop an even touch, especially when you’re playing rolls. Follow these steps to improve your consistency using
Stroke Balance:
Press the COACH button until “F” appears next to “STROKE BALANCE.”
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Press the START/STOP button to begin the exercise—the metronome starts. If you’d like to adjust the tempo,2
press the + or - button.
As you hit the pad repeatedly, a needle indicator appears in the display. The needle leans to the left to show
a weaker hit. The needle leans to the right to signify a stronger hit.
Press START/STOP again when you’re finished practicing with Stroke Balance.
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How Do I Use the Stroke Balance Feature?

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Ho w DoI uS e t H e Me t r o n o M e ?
The RMP-5 has a built-in metronome designed to help you practice playing in perfect time. Use the following steps
to set up the metronome to play a 3/4 time-signature beat at a tempo of 140. (The same instructions apply to any
time signature and tempo.)
Confirm that the power is turned on, and then press the METRONOME button repeatedly until “2” appears
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next to “TEMPO.” Press the + or - button to change to the TEMPO value to 140.
Press METRONOME three times—“5” appears next to “BEAT,” and the number in the upper left corner of the
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display begins to flash.
Press the + or - button to change the displayed number to “3.”
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Press METRONOME five times—“4” appears next to “RHYTHM,” and the note in the upper right corner of the4
display begins to flash.
Press the + or - button to change the note to a quarter note.
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Press the START/STOP button to hear your new metronome settings.6
Press START/STOP again when you’re finished using the metronome.7
Tip: You can change the sound of the metronome by pressing the METRONOME button until “3” appears next to
“CLICK SOUND,” and then pressing the + or - button to change the sound as desired.
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Ho w DoI aD j u S t t H e Me t r o n o M e Vo l u M e ?
Use the following procedure to adjust the metronome’s volume:
Press METRONOME until “6” appears next to “CLICK VOLUME.”
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Press the START/STOP button to start the metronome.2
Press the + or - button to adjust the volume from 1 and 15.3
Press START/STOP again when you’re finished using the metronome.4
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Ho w DoI uS e t H e tI M e cH e c k Fe a t u r e ?
Time Check helps you develop your timing accuracy by showing you exactly where your notes are landing as you
play along with the metronome. Follow these steps to use Time Check:
Press the COACH button until “A” appears next to “TIME CHECK.”
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Press the START/STOP button to begin the exercise—the metronome begins playing. Press + or - if you’d like2
to adjust the tempo.
Play the pad in time with the metronome.
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An accuracy meter appears at the top of the display.
If you’re hitting the pad before the beat—• “<” appears next to the word “AHEAD.”
If you’re hitting the pad after the beat—• “>” appears next to the word “BEHIND.”
If your timing is accurate—• “GOOD” is displayed.
Press START/STOP again when you’re finished practicing with Time Check.
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How Do I Use the Time Check Feature?

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Ho w DoI FI n D rMP-5 ar t I c l e S I n t H e ro l a n D uS.c o M kn o w l e D g e Ba S e ?
Point your browser to the RMP-51 Support area on RolandUS.com.
Click “Knowledge Base.”
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If you’re not already logged into Roland Backstage, the Roland Backstage login appears.
If you’re:
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a Roland Backstage member—• enter your email address and password, and then click the Login button.
not yet a Roland Backstage member—• click “Create New Profile” to create a free new user account. As a
Roland Backstage member, you become part of the online Roland US.com community and gain access to
helpful tools and services.
Once you’re logged in, click the large Knowledge Base button.
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On the Knowledge Base screen, enter “RMP-5” in the Product field.5
Click the Find button in the middle of the screen to browse the available RMP-5 Knowledge Base articles.6
How Do I Find RMP-5 Articles in the Knowledge Base?