Connecting Other Pads; Connecting The Pads - Roland RMP-5 Owner's Manual

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Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads

Connecting Other Pads

You can connect other Roland V-Drums Series pads as well.
Depending on the trigger parameters, you can use two pads, or a
single rim-capable pad.
Because each pad has its own individual characteristics, you must
first set the "trigger types" that correspond to the pad you are
using in order for it to function correctly.

Connecting the Pads

1.
Connect compatible pads to the EXT TRIG IN jack.
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RMP-5 Side panel
Attached cable
2.
While simultaneously holding down the
[METRONOME] and [COACH] buttons, turn on the
power.
The RMP-5 is now in the parameter setting mode.
3.
Press the [+] or [-] button to switch the Input Mode
to
.
When connecting a cymbal pad and kick pad, refer to
P.17.
If connecting rim shot capable pads like a PD-85, PD-
125 etc., refer to the next section, "Connecting Pads
Capable of Playing Rim Shots" (p. 19).
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What is the Input Mode?
Select whether or not to use rim-shot.
When connecting two pads using the optional cable
(PCS-31L or PCS-31), select
one pad that is capable of playing rim shots, select
The default setting for this is
4.
Press the [COACH] button.
Once
Trigger Type.
Press the [+] or [-] button to select one of the following to
KD-8
match the pad you have connected.
PD-8
PD-9, PD-7, PD-6
PD-85, PD-80R, PD-80
PD-105, PD-100
PD-125, PD-120
KD-8
KD-120, KD-85, KD-80, KD-7
CY-8
CY-15R, CY-14C, CY-12R/C, CY-12H, CY-6
RT-7K
RT-5S
RT-3T
When you strike the pad, "EXT1" or "EXT2" lights, indicating
the pad being set.
Confirm the selected pad and then set the trigger
parameters.
.
appears in the display, you can select the
Pad
You cannot change the RMP-5 pad's trigger type. This is
indicated as "---" in the display.
The RT-7K, RT-5S, and RT-3T are not currently sold.
; when connecting
.
Type

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