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Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach
Overview:
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 a few key features
in common with the popular RMP-3, the RMP-5 has a great-feeling, tunable mesh
drumhead, and a convenient one-piece molded 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.
Features:
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
Details
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 (á la 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).
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