Roland RMP5 Rhythm Coach

ROLAND RMP5 Details ^top

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 a few key features in common with the popular RMP-3, the RMP-5 has a convenient one-piece molded body with integrated pad and brain, along with a great-feeling, tunable mesh drumhead. The RMP-5 strides to the front of the class, however, with its 40-plus onboard PCM sounds (including snare drums, 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 more than 40 sounds onboard
External dual trigger input for adding optional kick and cymbal controllers
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

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 (à 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 and CY-8 cymbal controllers (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 External Audio input.

Rhythm Coach function - Time Check


Your ability will increase rapidly with the advanced Rhythm Coach function.
How consistent is your timing? The RMP-5’s built-in Rhythm Coach offers exercises that will turn sloppy patterns into air-tight grooves.

- Accuracy Score


Rhythm Coach grades your performances, so you can keep track of your progress — no guesswork involved.

- Stroke Balance


The RMP-5’s onscreen meter can display the strength of each drum stroke. Improve your stick control dramatically with this handy visual gauge.

ROLAND RMP5 Specs ^top

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-8, CY-12R/C, CY-14C, CY-15R)
Kick Triggers (KD-8, KD-7, KD-85BK/WT, KD-120BK/WT)
Drum Triggers (RT-3T、RT-5S、RT-7K)

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.

ROLAND RMP5 Demos ^top