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

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

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1. Connect compatible pads to
the External Trigger In jack.
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
.
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
when connecting one pad that is capable of playing rim shots, select
The default setting for this is
4. Press the [COACH] button.
Once appears in the display, you can select the Trigger Type.
Press the [+] or [-] button to select one of the following to match the pad you have connected.
Pad
PD-8
PD-9, PD-7, PD-6
PD-85, PD-80R, PD-80
PD-105, PD-100
PD-125, PD-120
KD-8
When you strike the pad, "EXT1" or "EXT2" flashes, indicating the pad being set.
Confirm the selected pad and then set the trigger parameters.
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RMP-5 Side panel
Optional cable
(PCS-31L, PCS-31)
RMP-5 Side panel
Optional cable
(stereo or monaural)
.
Type Pad
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 connecting a cymbal
pad and kick pad, refer to P.19.
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. 22).
PD-8
PD-8
KD-8
;
.
You cannot change the RMP-5
pad's trigger type. This is
indicated as "---" in the
display.
Type