ROLAND RMP-5
Quick Start

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Rhythm Coach

RMP-5

TurboStart
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
Use the following procedure to adjust the metronome�s volume: 1. 2. Press METRONOME until �6� appears next to �CLICK VOLUME.� Press the START/STOP button to start the metronome. Press the + or � button to adjust the volume from 1 and 15. Press START/STOP when you�re finished.

Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach. This TurboStart contains step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you to the RMP-5�s major features.

Using the Metronome
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. 1. Confirm that the power is turned on, and then press the METRONOME button repeatedly until �2� appears next to �TEMPO.� Press the + or � button to change to the TEMPO value to 140. 2. Press METRONOME three times. �5� appears next to �BEAT,� and the number in the upper left corner of the display begins to flash. Press the + or � button to change the number to 3. 3. Press METRONOME five times. �4� appears next to �RHYTHM,� and the note in the upper right corner of the display begins to flash. Press the + or � button to change the note to a quarter note. 4. Press the START/STOP button to hear the new metronome settings. 5. Press START/STOP again when you�re finished. Tip: You can change the sound of the metronome by pressing the METRONOME button until �3� is next to �CLICK SOUND,� and then press the + or � button to change the sound. 3. 4.

Using Time Check
Time Check is a feature that judges your timing accuracy while you�re playing on the pad. Follow these steps to use Time Check: 1. 2. 3. Press the COACH button until �A� appears next to �TIME CHECK.� Press START/STOP to begin the exercise. The metronome begins playing. Press + or � if you�d like to adjust the tempo. Hit the pad while following along in time with the metronome. An accuracy meter is presented 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 when you�re finished.

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Stroke Balance
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 use Stroke Balance: 1. Press the COACH button until �F� appears next to �STROKE BALANCE.� 2. Press START/STOP to begin the exercise. The metronome starts. If you�d like to adjust the tempo, press the + or � button. 3. 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. 4. Press START/STOP when you�re finished using Stroke Balance.

Selecting Sounds
The RMP-5 has 54 pad sounds to choose from. Use the following steps to select a sound: 1. Press the METRONOME button until �1� appears next to �PAD SOUND.� 2. While hitting the pad, press the + or � button to select a desired sound. Note: For a detailed list of the sounds and their descriptions, refer to the RMP-5 Owner�s Manual.

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