Owner`s Manual - Strumenti Musicali

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RMP-5a_e.book 1 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Owner’s Manual 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. 202 Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. RMP-5a_e.book 2 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVEBTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 002c • 006 Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. • ---------------------------------------------------003 • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. ---------------------------------------------------008b • ---------------------------------------------------004 • Never install the unit in any of the following locations. • Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are • Exposed to steam or smoke; or are • Subject to salt exposure; or are • Humid; or are • Exposed to rain; or are • Dusty or sandy; or are • Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness. ---------------------------------------------------005 • This unit should be used only with a stand (PDS-2) that is recommended by Roland (p. 10). ---------------------------------------------------- When using the unit with a stand (PDS-2) recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling. Use only the specified AC adaptor (BOSS PSA series), and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. ---------------------------------------------------009 • Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! ---------------------------------------------------010 • This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. ---------------------------------------------------- 2 RMP-5a_e.book 3 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 011 • 019 Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. • Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water. ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 012c 027 • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or • The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or • The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. • Never expose Battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ---------------------------------------------------014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ---------------------------------------------------015 • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. ---------------------------------------------------016 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. ---------------------------------------------------- 3 RMP-5a_e.book 4 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 101b • 111: Selection The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. • ---------------------------------------------------1 101c • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 9). This unit (RMP-5) for use only with Roland stand PDS2. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. • Remove the battery whenever it is to remain unused for an extended period of time. • If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes. • Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc. 3 ---------------------------------------------------102d • Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet. 5 ---------------------------------------------------103b • At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire. 6 ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 104 • Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. 112 • ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 106 • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. 118c • ---------------------------------------------------107d • Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ---------------------------------------------------108b • Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices. ---------------------------------------------------109b • Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 9, p. 10). ---------------------------------------------------110b • Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. ---------------------------------------------------- 4 Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live. Keep any tuning bolts you may remove and the included drum key in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally. ---------------------------------------------------0Add • When using brushes, be sure to use nylon brushes. Using metal brushes will not only scratch the head, but can also be hazardous, since the tip of the brush may catch in the mesh of the net. ---------------------------------------------------- RMP-5a_e.book 5 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 355b • 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet. 360 • 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern. 303a • The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. • Repairs and Data • 351 Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference. 352a • This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers. Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off. 551 • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit. Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically write down on paper of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory. 552 • 354a • Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should be written down on paper. During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Additional Precautions 352b • Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation. 452 Placement • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. 402 A battery is supplied with the unit. The life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing. 307 • 401a When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/ or damage to speakers or other devices. 306b • Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally. Maintenance • 304a When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated. Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. 553 • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. 5 RMP-5a_e.book 6 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 IMPORTANT NOTES 556 • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements. 558a • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night). 558d • This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance to neighbors, especially when performing at night and when using headphones. 559a • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. 562 • 6 Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable. RMP-5a_e.book 7 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................2 IMPORTANT NOTES...........................................................................................5 Panel Descriptions ............................................................................................8 Getting Ready....................................................................................................9 Loading the Battery ..................................................................................................................................................................9 Connecting the AC Adaptor ..................................................................................................................................................9 Adjusting the Head Tension ..................................................................................................................................................9 Mounting the RMP-5 on the Stand (PDS-2: Sold Separately) ................................................................................. 10 Turning the Power On and Off............................................................................................................................................................ 10 Basic Operation ...............................................................................................11 Striking the pad to produce sound ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Using the Metronome............................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Changing the Metronome Settings ................................................................................................................................. 11 Using Tap Tempo to Set the Metronome ...................................................................................................................... 12 Using the Rhythm Coach Mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 TIME CHECK .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 ACCURACY SCORE.................................................................................................................................................................. 13 QUIET COUNT........................................................................................................................................................................... 14 AUTO UP/DOWN ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 RHYTHMIC NOTES................................................................................................................................................................... 15 STROKE BALANCE ................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Advanced Use .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Setting the Timer ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads..........................................................17 Setup Examples ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Connecting a Cymbal Pad ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Connecting a Kick Trigger Pad........................................................................................................................................... 17 Connecting Other Pads ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Connecting the Pads ............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Connecting Pads Capable of Playing Rim Shots ......................................................................................................... 19 Parameter List .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Appendices ......................................................................................................22 Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................................... 22 Restoring the Factory Settings............................................................................................................................................................ 22 If an Error Message Appears ................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Replacing the Head................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 ...............................................................................24 INDEX ...............................................................................................................36 7 RMP-5a_e.book 8 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Panel Descriptions fig.Panel Time Check (p.13) Tempo/Value Rhythm Type Metronome Needle 4 1 Beat Count Timer icon Indicates the timer’s elapsed time (p.18). Trigger Indicator 2 5 3 6 Appears when the pad is struck. Tap icon Flashes when Tap Tempo is set (p.12). Battery LOW Indicator Flashes when the battery power drops. 7 EXT1, EXT2 indicators Lights when the pad connected to the EXT TRIG IN jack is struck. 8 9 10 1. Mini speaker If nothing is connected to the OUTPUT jack, the metronome sound will be heard from here. The sound produced by striking the pad will not be heard. Side Panel fig.Side 11 12 13 14 15 2. [METRONOME] button Use this to select pad sounds and for metronome settings. When the button is held down, the tap icon ( ) blinks in the display, you can tap the pad to set the metronome tempo (p. 12). 11. MIX IN jack For connecting an external audio source (portable audio player, etc.) for playing along. Adjust the volume using the controls on the connected device. 3. [START/STOP] button Starts and stops the metronome. * Do not use a plug converter/adapter. Due to its weight, the plug may fall out of the jack during performance. 4. VOLUME knob Adjusts the sound level from the OUTPUT jack. * The volume of the mini speaker is adjusted with CLICK VOLUME (p. 11). 5. [COACH] button Selects the Rhythm Coach mode. When this button is held down, the timer icon ( ) lights in the display, and the RMP-5 switches to Timer mode (p. 16). 6. VALUE [+]/[-] button Use these buttons to change the values of each parameter. To increase the value rapidly, hold down the [+] button and press the [-] button. To decrease the value rapidly, hold down the [-] button and press the [+] button. 7. BEAT indicator Flashes in quarter note timing. Red indicator flashes on accent beats. 8. Head 9. Sensor 10. Tuning bolts Adjusts the head tension. 8 926a * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to this inputs may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS series. 12. EXT TRIG IN jack Connect other pads here. An optional PCS-31L cable allows you to use cymbal pads and kick trigger pads. For more detailed information, refer to “Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads” (p. 17). 13. OUTPUT jack For headphones, amp, or audio system. * The RMP-5 outputs sounds in monaural. * Do not use a plug converter/adapter. Due to its weight, the plug may fall out of the jack during performance. 14. AC Adaptor jack (DC IN) Connect the AC adaptor (optional) here. 15. POWER switch Turns the power on/off. RMP-5a_e.book 9 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Getting Ready Loading the Battery Connecting the AC Adaptor 928 When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged. A BOSS PSA series AC adaptor (sold separately) can be used to power the RMP-5. Turn off the power before connecting the AC adaptor. Use only the BOSS PSA series AC adaptor. Other adaptors may cause malfunction or damage to the RMP-5 and must never be used. 929 When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over. 1. Press down and slide off the lid of the battery compartment (located on the bottom of the unit). 2. Connect the snap cord to the battery, and place it inside the battery compartment. Adjusting the Head Tension BEFORE playing the RMP-5, you must tune the head by using the included drum key to your preferred playing tension. Always tighten the tuning bolts in the order shown in the figure. fig.Bolt * Verify the battery’s polarity (+ versus -). fig.BattCase.e_50 9V Battery 8 Battery Snap 1 3 6 5 4 2 7 * Failure to adjust the tension may result in damage to the head. * Head tension may change with extended use. Make adjustments as needed. 3. Securely close the battery cover. * Do not let the snap cord get caught in the battery compartment lid. * The pitch of the sound from the headphones (OUTPUT jack) will not change. When to Change the Battery The Battery LOW indicator ( ) at the lower right of the display begins to flash when the battery power drops. Insufficient battery power lowers the volume level of the mini speaker and causes unstable operation. Replace the battery as soon as possible. * We recommend replacement with alkaline batteries. 9 RMP-5a_e.book 10 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Getting Ready Mounting the RMP-5 on the Stand (PDS-2: Sold Separately) Turning the Power On and Off 941 1. First, open the tripod so the legs are spaced at least 50 cm (20") apart. * Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your audio devices in the order specified. Turning on devices in the wrong order may cause malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Turn the VOLUME knob to the minimum level (completely to the left). 50 cm (20") or greater 2. Turn on the POWER switch. 942 2. Attach the wing screw and washer in the order shown in the figure. 3. While striking the head, gradually turn the 3. Attach the pad. Turn the pad until the screw is just about all the way in; then stop, and tighten the wing screw from underneath the stand. * Do not forcefully try to turn the pad after the screw is already all the way in. Doing so may damage the stand’s screw. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level. Washer Wing screw When Using with the Amp/Audio System 921 Pad attachment screw size: M8 4. Adjust the angle of the * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1. Turn down the volume control on each of the devices in your system. 2. Turn on the power of the RMP-5. pad. If you connect an AC adaptor with the RMP-5 installed on a stand (PDS-2), fasten the AC adaptor cable to the stand so that no strain is placed on the AC adaptor jack. Precautions When Folding the Tripod When folding the PDS-2’s tripod legs to store the unit, be cautious not to get your fingers pinched while handling the stand. 10 3. Turn on the connected amp or audio system, and adjust the volume to the desired level. When Turning Off the Power Before switching off the power, lower the volume on each of the devices in your system and then turn off the devices in the reverse order to which they were switched on. RMP-5a_e.book 11 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Basic Operation Striking the pad to produce sound TEMPO You can produce a variety of sounds by striking the pad. 1. Press the [METRONOME] button a number of times to select “ Value Parameter ” (PAD SOUND). fig.pad-sound CLICK SOUND (Type of metronome sound) 20–300 C01: C02: C03: C04: C05: C06: C07: C08: C09: C10: C11: C12: C13: C14: C15: Ptn * Traditional Metronome Simple Electric Electric Beep Cowbell Claves Sticks Voice Count Hand Clap Finger Snap Hi-Hat Close Hi-Hat Pedal Ride Cymbal Triangle Agogo Tambourine * Selecting Ptn enables selection of patterns P01–P22 for the RHYTHM (Rhythm type) parameter. Using Ptn, you can easily select a metronome backing style for your workout. 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to select the sound. The pad sounds are arranged by type of instrument: snare, kick, hi-hat, tom, etc. The RMP-5 contains 54 built-in sounds. For details, refer to the Pad Sound list at the end of this manual. A beep tone is played when nothing is connected to the OUTPUT jack. You can select beep sound from 1–2. You can strike an external pad connected to EXT TRIG IN jack so that EXT 1 or EXT 2 indicator is lit, then change the sound of the external pad. When C01–C15 is selected for CLICK SOUND: , , , Using the Metronome The metronome alternately starts and stops each time you press the [START/STOP] button. , , , , RHYTHM (Rhythm type) Changing the Metronome Settings , , , , , , , , , , , , , 3-2 son clave ( ), 2-3 son clave ( ), 3-2 rumba clave ( ), You can change the metronome tempo, beat, rhythm type, sound, and volume. 2-3 rumba clave ( ) 1. Press the [METRONOME] button a few times to When Ptn is selected for CLICK SOUND: Refer to “RHYTHM (Pattern)” (p. 37). select the desired parameter. BEAT The numbers shown at the left of the display indicate the parameters that are changed. Adjusting the settings while the metronome is on helps you monitor the resulting change. Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the [-] button to have selections come up in the reverse order. 0–9, 2+3, 3+2, 3+4, 4+3, 4+5, 5+4, 5+6, 6+5, 6+7, 7+6, 7+8, 8+7, 8+9, 9+8 0 (Off)–15 (Max.) CLICK VOLUME (Metronome volume) Adjusts the volume of the metronome sound that is heard when nothing is connected to the OUTPUT jack. You can select beep volume from 0–3. 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to set the values for each parameter. 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to turn the metronome on and off. 11 RMP-5a_e.book 12 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Basic Operation Using Tap Tempo to Set the Metronome Using the Rhythm Coach Mode You can set the metronome tempo by playing the on-board pad or any pad connected to the EXT TRIG IN jack. The RMP-5’s Rhythm Coach function is a unique set of exercises specifically designed to help build speed, accuracy, stamina, and better timing skills. The Rhythm Coach modes have programmable parameters, allowing you to adapt the functions to your specific needs. 1. Briefly hold down the [METRONOME] button. The TAP icon appears in the display. fig.tap.e 1. Press the [COACH] button a number of times to select a practice menu from A through F. fig.coach TAP icon 2. Strike the pad several times at the tempo of your choice. Hold down the [COACH] button and press the [-] button to have selections come up in the reverse order. The metronome’s tempo is set according to quarter note timing. Parameter You can change the tempo with the [+] or [-] button when the TAP icon is showing in the display. 3. If you press the [START/STOP] button, the metronome starts. 4. When you decide that the tempo is correct, press the [METRONOME] button to set the value. Explanation TIME CHECK Selecting Time Check mode ACCURACY SCORE Assigns a score indicating your timing accuracy QUIET COUNT Developing your internal timing sense AUTO UP/DOWN Tempo increase/decrease exercise RHYTHMIC NOTES Learning rhythmic note values STROKE BALANCE Checking the striking force (playing dynamics) The TAP icon disappears from the display. 2. Use the [+] or [-] button to choose a variation within the practice menu. 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin/finish the exercise. The sound set with the metronome is played (p. 11). After you press the [START/STOP] button to start the Rhythm Coach, your timing accuracy will always be indicated in the top of the display. fig.TimeCheck.e Dragging Perfect! Rushing 12 RMP-5a_e.book 13 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Basic Operation TIME CHECK ACCURACY SCORE When you press the [COACH] button and switch to Rhythm Coach Mode, the Time Check result appears in the display. The Time Check mode setting made here is used with all other modes. This mode will actually give you a “score” on your timing accuracy. The result is indicated in the display. 1. Press the [COACH] button a few times to select 1. Press the [COACH] button a few times to select “ .” “ 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to select exercise variation. .” 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to select exercise variation. Checks performance using relatively easier timing. (quarter note) (initial setting) Timing is checked over four measures. Then your score is displayed. (initial setting) Checks performance using more exact timing. (quarter note) Timing is checked over eight measures. Then your score is displayed. Checks performance using relatively easier timing. (8th-note) Timing is checked over sixteen measures. Then your score is displayed. Checks performance using more exact timing. (8th-note) Timing is checked over thirty-two measures. Then your score is displayed. Checks performance using relatively easier timing. (16th-note) Checks performance using more exact timing. (16th-note) Checks performance using relatively easier timing. (16th-note triplets) Checks performance using more exact timing. (16th-note triplets) 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin the exercise. The Time Check function runs after a two-measure count-in. The score is indicated in percentage points. 4. When finished, press the [START/STOP] button again. 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin the exercise. 4. When finished, press the [START/STOP] button again. * Regardless of how the metronome sound is played, the rhythm is checked according to the note timing set here. * Regardless of how the metronome sound is played, the rhythm is checked in accordance with the Time Check settings. * To change the tempo during the exercise, press the [+] or [-] button. * To change the tempo during the exercise, press the [+] or [-] button. 13 RMP-5a_e.book 14 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Basic Operation QUIET COUNT In this mode, the metronome sound alternately switches between high and low volume levels according to the selected variation (the sound is practically inaudible when the volume drops). This cycle repeats until you press the [START/STOP] button to stop the exercise. 1. Press the [COACH] button a few times to select “ AUTO UP/DOWN AUTO UP/DOWN is designed to improve your playing stamina by increasing and then decreasing the metronome speed. The tempo will increase until it reaches the tempo you set. Then it will decrease until it reaches the starting tempo. This repeats until you press the [START/STOP] button. This helps you to discover the tempos that are challenging for you. 1. Press the [COACH] button a few times to select “ .” 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to select exercise variation. .” 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to select exercise variation. 1 measure cycle 2 measure cycle 4 measure cycle (initial setting) 8 measure cycle 3 (with) plus 1 (quiet) measure cycle 6 (with) plus 2 (quiet) measure cycle 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin the exercise. 4. When finished, press the [START/STOP] button again. * To change the tempo during the exercise, press the [+] or [-] button. The tempo will increase and/or decrease by 1 BPM on every beat. The tempo will increase and/or decrease by 1 BPM every two beats. (initial setting) The tempo will increase and/or decrease by 2 BPM every eight measures. The tempo will increase and/or decrease by 5 BPM every eight measures. The tempo will increase and/or decrease every eight measures. The amount by which the tempo changes also increases as the tempo continues to increase. * When the tempo of the metronome is changed, it begins at the tempo closest to one of the predetermined starting tempos. This is the Speed Check. With Speed Check, if you play correctly for eight measures, the RMP-5 will acknowledge this and advance 5 BPM faster. This continues until it reaches the metronome’s maximum tempo. The exercise begins after a two-measure count-in. When you play the passage accurately, the indicator flashes four times in the display, and the tempo increases by 5 BPM. If you do not play accurately, the indicator flashes twice, and remains at the same tempo for another eight measures. When Speed Check is selected, the timing of the notes being checked and the degree of difficulty are determined in accordance with the Time Check settings (p. 13). What is BPM? BPM is an abbreviation for “Beats Per Minute” (number of quarter-note beats in a one-minute period). Also means “tempo.” 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin the exercise. 4. When finished, press the [START/STOP] button again. * After starting the click, you can set the desired maximum tempo by pressing the [-] button when it reaches the desired tempo. To clear the maximum tempo, press the [+] button (initial value: 300). * When set to fixed at 300. 14 , the maximum value for the tempo is RMP-5a_e.book 15 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Basic Operation RHYTHMIC NOTES This function is very helpful when used to practice change-ups, or to improve your grasp of note lengths. The rhythm type will change every two measures. You’ll start with half notes, and the note value will successively get shorter and then return to half notes and repeat. STROKE BALANCE This function checks the differences in playing dynamics between the right and left hands (or one hand). fig.StrokeBal.e Weaker Stronger 1. Press the [COACH] button a few times to select “ .” 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to select exercise variation. 1. Press the [COACH] button a few times to select “ .” Start (initial setting) Start 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to select exercise variation. The needle remains after striking. (initial setting) The needle disappears right after striking. Start 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to turn the metronome on and off. * To change the tempo during the exercise, press the [+] or [-] button. The “5” in r-5 refers to the number of changing rhythm types used. * If you strike near the sensor, the needle shows “Stronger.” 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin the exercise. 4. When finished, press the [START/STOP] button again. * To change the tempo during the exercise, press the [+] or [-] button. 15 RMP-5a_e.book 16 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Basic Operation Advanced Use Triplet Time Check Selecting “E-3” or “H-3” in TIME CHECK allows you to check triplet timing. In this case, the timing of all of the triplet notes is checked. You can use the following method to check only the timing of Setting the Timer This timer can be set from 1 to 60 minutes, letting you practice for the period of time you determine. * You can use the Metronome and Rhythm Coach functions even while the timer is running. 1. Briefly hold down the [COACH] button. The TIMER icon appears in the display. . fig.timer.j 1. Set the metronome as shown below. RHYTHM: , BEAT: 0 2. Select “E-4” or “H-4” in Time Check. “E” means EASY. “H” means HARD. TIMER icon 2. Use the [+] or [-] button to select one of the timer 3. Begin practicing. By hearing the metronome sound as the downbeat, you can check the timing of . options. : 1 minute– : 10 minutes : 15 minutes fig.Score-Acc : 30 minutes Metronome : 60 minutes Performance 3. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the timer. Sixteenth-Note Offbeat Time Check Selecting “E-16 or “H-16” in TIME CHECK allows you to check the timing of sixteenth-notes. In this case, the timing of all of the sixteenth-notes is checked. You can also use the following method to check the timing of the offbeats in sixteenth-notes only ( ). The timer icon flashes. A section of the fan shape will go off as each quarter of the set time elapses. 4. Pressing the [METRONOME] button at this point switches the RMP-5 to Metronome mode, and pressing the [COACH] button to Rhythm Coach mode. Push the [START/STOP] button to begin. 1. Set the metronome as shown below. RHYTHM: , BEAT: 0 5. When the set time has run out, the alarm sounds, and the BEAT indicator flashes. 2. Select “E-8” or “H-8” in Time Check. 3. Begin practicing. By hearing the metronome sound as the downbeat, you can check the timing of sixteenth-note off-beats. fig.Score-Acc Metronome Performance 16 * You can use the metronome or the Rhythm Coach function even while the timer is operating. * If you stop the metronome in a screen other than the Timer screen, the timer continues to run. To stop the timer, switch to the Timer screen and then press the [START/STOP] button. You can adjust the alarm volume in CLICK VOLUME (p. 11). RMP-5a_e.book 17 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads Setup Examples Connecting a Cymbal Pad Using an optional PCS-31L cable you can connect cymbal and kick pads to the EXT TRIG IN jack. Here’s an example using the CY-8 and KD-8 pads. fig.setup CY-8 CY-8 (When using it as a hi-hat) (When using it as a ride cymbal) 1. Connect the left (black) plug of the cable to the cymbal pad’s output jack. Use the L-shaped cable to connect the cymbal pad. When you strike the pad, “EXT1” indicator lights up. RMP-5 * Press the [METRONOME] button a number of times to select “ ” (PAD SOUND), and use the [+] or [-] buttons to select the sound. (black) KD-8 PCS-31L (sold separately) (red) Precautions When Mounting the CY-8 on PDS-2 PDS-2 Attach as follows. fig.CY-PDS_j.eps You can also place the cymbal pad in the position shown in the illustration, and use it as a ride cymbal. The RMP-5 must be set to the following settings. Input Mode (p. 20) Wing screw included with PDS-2 Felt washer included with CY-8 Do not use the wing nut included with the CY-8 or the washer included with the PDS-2. Stopper included with CY-8 CY-8 PDS-2 Trigger type (p. 20) and Pad Sound (p. 40) settings Trigger Type Pad Sound EXT1 EXT2 * The above are default factory settings. When using it as a ride cymbal, place the CY-8 at the right as shown in the illustration. In this case, set the EXT1’s PAD SOUND to “rd1” or “rd2” (p. 11). Cymbal pad edge shots and chokes cannot be played when both a cymbal pad and a kick trigger pad are connected to the EXT TRIG IN jack. Connecting a Kick Trigger Pad 1. Connect the right (red) plug of the cable to the kick trigger pad’s output jack. “EXT2” indicator will light when you press the pedal. * Press the [METRONOME] button a number of times to select “ ” (PAD SOUND), and use the [+] or [-] buttons to select the sound. If connecting rim-shot-capable pads such as the PD-85 or PD-8, refer to “Connecting Pads Capable of Playing Rim Shots” (p. 19). 17 RMP-5a_e.book 18 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 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. 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. Connecting the Pads 1. Connect compatible pads to the EXT TRIG IN jack. fig.pad2.e KD-8 RMP-5 Side panel 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 Type PD-8 PD-9, PD-7, PD-6 PD-85, PD-80R, PD-80 PD-105, PD-100 Attached cable PD-125, PD-120 KD-8 KD-120, KD-85, KD-80, KD-7 CY-8 2. While simultaneously holding down the RT-7K The RMP-5 is now in the parameter setting mode. RT-3T 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, PD125 etc., refer to the next section, “Connecting Pads Capable of Playing Rim Shots” (p. 19). 18 CY-15R, CY-14C, CY-12R/C, CY-12H, CY-6 [METRONOME] and [COACH] buttons, turn on the power. RT-5S When you strike the pad, “EXT1” or “EXT2” lights, indicating the pad being set. Confirm the selected pad and then set the trigger parameters. 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. RMP-5a_e.book 19 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads 3. Press the [+] or [-] button to switch the Input Mode What is the trigger type? The trigger type is a collection of various trigger parameters that have been adjusted to the optimal values for each pad. If you select the appropriate trigger type for the pad you’ve connected, these parameters will be set to the optimal values, and you’ll be able to perform without problems. However, if you experience problems even though you’ve selected the appropriate trigger type, you can make fine adjustments to individual parameters as necessary for the pad you’re using. to . Input Mode (p. 18) 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 5. If necessary, press the [+] or [-] button to make fine Type PD-8 adjustments to the trigger type parameters. PD-9, PD-7 Press the [METRONOME] or [COACH] button to select the PD-85, PD-80R parameter, then press the [+] or [-] button to set the value. PD-105 PD-125, PD-120 For more detailed information about each parameter, refer to the “Parameter List” (p. 20). CY-8 CY-15R, CY-14C, CY-12R/C, CY-12H, CY-6 RT-5S 6. Press the [START/STOP] button to return to the normal screen. Trigger Type (p. 19) 7. Set the pad sound. While referring to “Striking the pad to produce sound” (p. 11), set the sound for the pad. 5. If necessary, make fine adjustments to the trigger type parameters. Press the [METRONOME] or [COACH] button to select the parameter, then press the [+] or [-] button to set the value. Connecting Pads Capable of Playing Rim Shots 1. Connect the compatible pad to the EXT TRIG IN jack using ONLY a stereo cable. * For more detailed information about each parameter refer to the “Parameter List” (p. 20). 6. Press the [START/STOP] button to return to the normal screen. fig.pad1.e 7. To set the sound for the head, strike the pad head. RMP-5 Side panel The “EXT1” indicator flashes. 8. Select the sound assigned to the head. 9. To set the rim sound, strike the pad’s rim. The “EXT2” indicator flashes. Attached cable (stereo) PD-85 10. Select the sound assigned to the rim. 2. While simultaneously holding down the [METRONOME] and [COACH] buttons, turn on the power. The RMP-5 is now in the parameter setting mode. 19 RMP-5a_e.book 20 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads Parameter List While simultaneously holding down the [METRONOME] and [COACH] buttons, turn on the power. Afterwards, press the [COACH] button to select the parameter, then press the [+] or [-] button to set the value. * Press the [METRONOME] button to have selections come up in the reverse order. Parameter Value Page Head x 2 Head&Rim Input Mode (displayed when turning on the power) p. 18 PD-8 PD-9, PD-7, PD-6 PD-85, PD-80R, PD-80 PD-105, PD-100 PD-125, PD-120 KD-8 Trigger Type p. 19 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 --- — Sensitivity 1–16 Threshold 0–15 Velocity Curve p. 20 p. 20 , , , , , , , p. 20 Scan Time 0–4.0 ms (adjustable in increments of 0.1 ms) p. 21 Retrigger Cancel 1–16 p. 21 Crosstalk Cancel Mask Time Rim Sensitivity* Rim Gain , 20–80 (adjustable in increments of 5) p. 21 0–64 ms (adjustable in increments of 4 ms) p. 21 , 1–20, --- p. 21 0.5–20, --- p. 21 You should make fine adjustments to these parameters as appropriate for your pad only if you are experiencing problems in spite of selecting the correct trigger type. Sensitivity Velocity Curve This adjustment determines the pad’s response. Higher values means higher sensitivity, and the pad will produce a loud sound even when played softly. This determines volume changes corresponding to your playing velocity. Threshold This is the normal setting and produces the most natural correspondence between playing dynamics and changes in volume. (Linear) This setting allows the trigger signal to be received only if the pad is played harder than a specified dynamic. This can be used to prevent the pad from sounding due to extraneous vibrations from another pad. When set to a higher value, no sound is produced when the pad is struck lightly. 20 , (Exponential 1, Exponential 2) Compared to Linear, a wider volume change will occur for stronger hits. RMP-5a_e.book 21 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads , (Log 1, Log 2)S Compared to Linear, wider volume change will occur for softer hits. (Spline) Variation in playing dynamics produces extreme changes. , (Loud 1, Loud 2) Variation in playing dynamics produces little change, and a constant volume is maintained. If using drum triggers, these settings help maintain stable levels. Rim Sensitivity When using a pad capable of playing rim shots, you can adjust the Rim Sensitivity. Setting this to a higher value makes it easier to trigger the sound assigned to the rim. If set to “OFF,” striking the rim will produce the sound assigned to the head. If the value is set too high, then striking the head, may also trigger the sound assigned to the rim. * This setting can be made only with the following Trigger Type (p. 19) settings selected. Trigger Type Scan Time Since the rise time of the trigger signal waveform may differ slightly depending on the characteristics of each pad or acoustic drum trigger (drum pickup), you may notice that identical hits (velocity) produce sound at different volumes. If this occurs, you can adjust the Scan Time so that your playing velocity can be detected more precisely. Retrigger Cancel Although setting this to a high value prevents retriggering, it then becomes easy for sounds to be omitted when playing fast (buzz roll etc.). Rim Sensitivity Rim Gain — ✓ — ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ — ✓ — ✓ ✓ ✓ Rim Gain This adjusts the relation between playing velocity on the rim/ edge and the resulting volume level. Crosstalk Cancel When two pads are mounted on the same stand, vibrations from one pad may trigger the sound from the second pad unintentionally (This is called crosstalk.) To avoid this, adjust the Crosstalk Cancel on the pad that is sounding inadvertently. If the value is set too high, then when two pads are played simultaneously, the one that is struck less forcefully will not sound. Mask Time Example when using a kick trigger pad; if the beater bounces back and hits the pad a second time immediately after the intended stroke or if you leave the bass drum beater against the pad—it can cause “double triggering” (two sounds instead of the intended one). The Mask Time setting helps to prevent such problems. Once a pad has been hit, additional trigger signals occurring within the specified Mask Time (0–64 msec) will be ignored. 21 RMP-5a_e.book 22 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Appendices Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity Display Meaning A problem has occurred with the internal system. When practicing with Stroke Balance, if you think that the needle swings too much or too little, then adjust the head sensitivity. Action Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center. 1. While simultaneously holding down the [METRONOME] and [COACH] buttons, turn on the power. 2. Press the [COACH] button twice. The display shows “ .” 3. Press the [+] or [-] button to adjust the sensitivity. Replacing the Head If the head has been damaged or no longer maintains correct tension, replace it. To order replacement heads (#04788790 RMP-3 PAD HEAD(NEW) ), contact the retailer from whom you purchased the RMP-5 or the nearest Roland Service Center. (initial setting: 5) The MH-8 Mesh Head is not compatible and cannot be used. Setting this to a higher value makes the sensitivity higher. 4. When finished, press the [START/STOP] button. The setting is stored, and then the RMP-5 returns to the normal screen. Replacing the Head When replacing or tuning, use the included drum key. Restoring the Factory Settings This restores the RMP-5 to the original factory settings. 1. Hold down the [START/STOP] button and turn on the power. The display shows “ 1. Remove all tuning bolts. Gradually loosen each one in order, turning them counterclockwise. * Do not lose the tuning bolts. 2. Open the case, and then remove the old head. .” fig.HeadChange 2. Press the [START/STOP] button again and keep pressing to restore the factory settings. All settings are returned to the default factory settings. When the procedure is finished, the RMP-5 returns to the normal screen. If an Error Message Appears This section lists the different error messages that may appear, along with their meanings and measures to resolve the problems described. Display Meaning Action “ ” appears when the [START/STOP] button is pressed. Press the [START/STOP] button once again and keep pressing to execute the Factory Reset. Only the Data in the RMPsettings for the corrupted portion are 5’s memory may subject to Factory Reset (doing so will erase be corrupted. any changes you have made). If this does not resolve the problem, consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center. 22 3. Place the new head in the case. 4. Securely close the case. 5. Attach all eight tuning bolts. 6. Adjust the tension of the head. Refer to “Adjusting the Head Tension” (p. 9). RMP-5a_e.book 23 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Appendices Specifications RMP-5: Rhythm Coach 80 mA 961 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 Current Draw * We recommend replacement with alkaline batteries. * The batteries included with the RMP-5 are intended to provide confirmation that the unit functions properly. Battery life may be shorter than that indicated above. TIME CHECK (8 variations) ACCURACY SCORE (4 variations) Rhythm Coach Functions QUIET COUNT (6 variations) Stand Screw Size 263 (W) x 348 (D) x 78 (H) mm 10-3/8 (W) x 13-3/4 (D) x 3-1/8 (H) inches Weight Connectors Accessories Drum Key Owner’s Manual AC Adaptor Jack AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series MIX IN Jack: 1 (Miniature phone type) Pad Stand: PDS-2 EXT TRIG IN Jack: 1 (Dual) Pad Cable: PCS-31L * Using the PCS-31L, you can connect two pads. In that case, the rim shot, edge shot, and choking features are unavailable. Power Supply 1.3 kg / 2 lbs 14 oz (including a battery) Dry Battery 6LR61/1604A (9 V) type (alkaline) STROKE BALANCE (2 variations) PHONES/OUTPUT Jack: 1 (Stereo miniature phone type) M8 Dimensions AUTO UP/DOWN (6 variations) RHYTHMIC NOTES (3 variations) * Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 1 hour Alkaline: 4 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Options Pads (PD-8, PD-85BK/WT, PD-105BK/WT, PD-125BK/WT) Cymbals (CY-8, CY-12R/C, CY-14C, CY-15R) DC 9 V: Dry Battery 6LR61/1604A (9 V) type (alkaline) Kick Triggers (KD-8, KD-7, KD-85BK/WT, KD-120BK/WT) AC Adaptor 962a * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. 23 RMP-5a_e.book 24 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 Regardless of the instrument you play, you need to practice in order to get good. But it’s probably fair to say that there are quite a few people who don’t enjoy practicing. The reason is simple — they don’t know what to practice! Just practicing the basics is not much fun, so they end up not practicing very much. But now there’s a perfect solution; it’s called the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach. The RMP-5 has a built-in coaching function that gives you some content to practice. That’s right. The RMP-5 becomes your teacher. It will tell you what you need to practice, and even encourage you by giving you a grade! (It’s actually easy to get a little obsessed with this grading function.) And because it’s battery operated and compact, you can practice anywhere and anytime you feel like it. This just might be the ideal thing for people with short attention spans! So let’s take a look at how you can use the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach to practice effectively. Practice a lot, and get good! Author Profile: Akira Yamazaki Professional Drummer, V-Drums Demonstrator, born in Osaka/Japan. Most skillful at playing a genre of “Funk Groove” while playing wide-range of the music in the world such as co-starring with AEROSMITH, supporting for LOVE PSYCHEDELICO in the USA tour, AMON MIYAMOTO’s Musical works, and in 2006, his own music band “LIFE ON EARTH” played an opening act in THE ROLLING STONES Shanghai/China Tour as the first time for a Japanese player, taking an active part now for live and recording for various artists. 24 RMP-5a_e.book 25 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 S The Importance of Rhythm Practice In general, young drummers tend to spend their practice time on phrase-like techniques. Of course, these are something you need to know, but the real role of drums in the music — the real core of their importance — is in the rhythm. If you can’t generate a good-feeling beat, all the rest is of little use. Although it does depend somewhat on the particular style of music you’re playing, you should strive to become a drummer who makes the listeners bodies naturally start moving! When you’re able to generate a pulse that feels like it’s welling up from your body, your technical playing will also become more polished. Take Advantage of the METRONOME Function PAD SOUND This menu lets you change the sound you’ll hear when you strike the pad with headphones or speakers connected to the RMP-5. You can practice anytime anywhere using the RMP-5’s metronome and its pad with a mesh head, but if you connect headphones or a sound system, you’ll be able to practice while enjoying realistic drum sounds that respond to your strikes. Even if you’re practicing with just the natural sound of the pad (without connecting headphones or speakers), you can develop your stick control by paying close attention to the nuances of the stick striking the head, with the added benefit that your ears won’t fatigue even after long practice sessions. But if you don’t want the metronome to be heard by those around you, or conversely if you have to practice in a noisy location, you always have the option of using headphones so that you’ll be able to concentrate. It’s good to have choices to match your mood or location! TEMPO In this menu you can change the tempo of the metronome. An adjustable range of 20–300 means that you have a variety of ways to practice. A setting of 60 means that there are sixty beats in a minute. This is the same speed as the beeps of the time signal that’s broadcast on the hour by some radio stations. Practice Various Tempo Settings until You’re Comfortable with Them All! In your daily practice, it’s a good idea to start your practice at the same tempo each time. Of course, some songs will be faster and others will be slower, so in order to be sure that you can play songs of any tempo, you have to practice the same essentials and phrases at different tempo settings. For example you might think that slowing down the tempo would obviously make it easier, but you’ll be surprised to find that in some cases it’s actually more difficult! Be sure to practice at various speeds — a slow tempo, a medium tempo, and as fast as you’re able to play. Another thing is that if you’ve always practiced at a tempo of 120, and your band is playing a song that’s at 116 or 122, you might just find yourself playing at 120 without intending to! Slight changes in the tempo can make a big difference in the feel of a song. Intermediate and advanced drummers should work to become comfortable at any tempo; for example if you practiced at 120 today, try practicing at 123 or 115 tomorrow. 25 RMP-5a_e.book 26 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 CLICK SOUND Find Your Favorite Metronome Sound If you don’t connect headphones or speakers, the metronome sound will be an electronic sound heard from the RMP-5’s speaker. However if you connect headphones or an audio system, you’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of metronome sounds. For a beginner, it’s important that the metronome use a distinct sound that is clearly audible. The intermediate or advanced drummer will probably want to choose a short metronome sound in order to practice with tightly precise timing. Keep the metronome volume low. If you choose a metronome sound that’s similar to the sound produced by striking the pad, you won’t hear the metronome if you’ve struck the pad precisely on time. For example if the metronome is sounding eighth notes and you’re playing quarter notes, the metronome sound will disappear when you’ve played precisely on the beat, meaning that you’ll hear your own notes alternate with the metronome. This is also good practice in learning to feel the downbeat groove. “CLICK SOUND” (p. 11) RHYTHM Let’s make your practicing more effective and musical by switching the time signature. The RMP-5’s metronome is not limited to quarter notes; it can play at any timing — triplets with the middle beat omitted, triplets with only the last beat sounded, sixteenth note backbeats. By using the metronome with these settings, you can make your practicing even more effective. Here are some actual examples. “RHYTHM” (p. 11) Exercise 1 fig.d-rc-01.eps 1. Press the [METRONOME] button a number of times to select “ ” (RHYTHM). 2. Use the [+] or [-] button to select “ .” fig.note01.eps R : Right hand L : Left hand R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L L R R L R L R L L R R L R L R L L R R L R L R L L R R L In this exercise you’ll practice rhythms with a bounce. We’ll be getting comfortable with eighth note shuffle and swing, and with swung sixteenth note rhythms. Start out with a tempo of about 120. Intermediate and advanced players should also try starting with the left hand, as well as playing with only the right or left hand. Practice tips For the first exercise, make sure that the timing of your left hand (i.e., the swung beat) fits right into the triplet. Avoid a half-baked swing, and don’t let the swing become excessive either. 26 RMP-5a_e.book 27 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 Exercise 2 fig.note02.eps Hi-Hat Snare fig.note02-2.eps Kick Pedal Next is a shuffle rhythm. In the example printed here, the right hand plays the hi-hat, the left hand plays the snare, and the foot plays the kick. However if you’re practicing only on the RMP-5 itself, you can just let both hands strike near the center of the pad, and move your foot lightly on the floor. Practice tips For a good-feeling shuffle, make sure the kick timing fits right into the triplet. Be careful that the straight downbeats of the kick are not rushed. fig.d-rc-02.eps 1. Press the [METRONOME] button a number of times to select “ ” (RHYTHM). 2. Use the [+] or [-] button to select “ .” Once you’ve become comfortable with these rhythm patterns, let’s try this exercise with using the metronome on just the third beat of the triplet ( ). This will make it even easier to feel the nuances of the swing as you practice. In addition to these metronome rhythm types, the RMP-5 also provides odd-numbered beats such as pentuplets and septuplets, making it useful for practicing rhythms of any style. The metronome clave rhythms 3-2 (three two) and 23 (two three) are good for practicing Latin rhythms. In the case of Latin rhythms, the feel depends on the rhythm riding on the clave rather than on the quarter notes. You’ve still got plenty of things to practice! BEAT This BEAT setting is where you can switch the time signature. Most music typically uses rhythms that are divided into four beats or three beats, but you’ve probably heard progressive rock or other styles that sometimes use five or seven beats. Some recent animated television shows for children have theme songs in which an unusual time signature appears, so it seems that we’re in an age where non-standard time signature are being used even in popular music. By dropping a beat, you can create a sensation of speed or produce distinctive nuances. So don’t get complacent! Be sure to practice rhythms other than four-beat time signatures. In this BEAT menu, “7” indicates seven beats, and “5+4” lets you practice a rhythm in which five beats and four beats alternate. “BEAT” (p. 11) 27 RMP-5a_e.book 28 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 CLICK VOLUME Use this control to adjust the metronome volume for comfortable practicing. Setting the metronome louder will make it easier to distinguish, but it’s best if you play accurately even with the metronome at a low volume. Ideally, you want to avoid relying on the metronome; keep the rhythm yourself, and listen to the metronome to check that your rhythm matches it. Think of the metronome as one of the members of the band you’re playing in, and play together with it. What Does a Drummer Need? Keep the rhythm, establish the groove, and create dynamics. These are the vital points for the drummer. Keeping the rhythm means to continue playing at a fixed tempo. Groove means a rhythm that sounds good; not simply consistent. Dynamics means to use changes in intensity to create expression in your performance. Stable, lively, and expressive — easy to say, and hard to master. But the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach will help you build your skill in these elements. For specific examples, take a look at the explanation of how you can use the Coach function. • Improving your ability to keep the rhythm Since music is a “living” thing, there are situations in which musicality will require a tempo that can vary in a flowing manner; still, a drummer must be able to produce a rock-steady rhythm. In spite of this, there are quite a few drummers who have the problem of letting the tempo speed up after a fill-in, or of allowing the tempo to shift when the rhythm pattern changes through the various sections of the song. If these are challenges that you face, just keep reading! • Feel the quarter notes powerfully deep in your chest In order to keep the rhythm stable, it’s important to feel the quarter notes in a solid way. There has to be a metronome-like pulse that’s somehow coming from the body of the drummer. When you’re playing in a band or playing along with a CD, you should try to produce that rhythm from yourself, rather than simply “riding on” the rhythm you hear. Once you are firmly riding on the rhythm that’s emanating from yourself, you’ll be generating a stable performance. Speaking concretely, one method is to count “one, two, three, four” while you perform. Obviously this will depend on the time signature and speed of the song, but you should strive to be able to count with the same feel regardless of whether you’re playing a rhythm pattern or a fill-in. That doesn’t mean that you have to grimly keep reciting “one, two, three, four” all the way through the song — which would be neither fun nor musical. Just find some way (such as by silently grunting “uh, uh, uh, uh”) to powerfully mark the quarter notes inside yourself. “Powerful” is important. Next we’re going to talk in detail about the Coach function that will help you in this type of practice. 28 RMP-5a_e.book 29 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 Using the COACH Function to Practice Effectively Press the [COACH] button located on the RMP-5’s right side to take advantage of six different practice modes. TIME CHECK fig.d-rc-TC.eps 1. Press the [COACH] button a number of times to select “ .” 2. Press the [START/STOP] button and start practicing. This function provides an on-screen display that shows the timing accuracy of your strikes. It’s great to have a visual check on your sense of timing. Let’s try it out. Use the [COACH] button to select “TIME CHECK”, then press the [START/ STOP] switch and begin practicing! Play along with the metronome. If your timing is right on, the right if you’re early, and at the left if you’re late. indicator will light. An indicator appears at the fig.note03.eps R L R R R L L R R L R L R L L L R L R R R L L R R L R L R L L L Play the same quarter notes in time with the quarter notes sounded by the metronome. How often were you able to get the indication? This will be excellent practice. fig.note04.eps R R R L R L R R L R L R R L L R L R L R R L R Next, try checking yourself with this phrase. With the default setting, the RMP-5’s Time Check screen will be set to “E-4”. This means that the time is being checked for quarter notes; checking won’t be done on shorter note values. Other settings allow you to check the timing of shorter note values such as eighth notes, sixteenth notes, or triplets. For this phrase, select “E-16” so that you’ll be checking time down to the sixteenth notes. With the metronome stopped, use the [+] and [-] buttons to change the note value that you want to check. fig.note05.eps R L R L R L R R L R L R R L L R L R L R L Now let’s check triplets. Simply set the screen to “E-3”. As you play this practice phrase, pay attention to the order and timing of the rests. The RMP-5’s Time Check function has a split personality; it can be either an easy-going coach, or a merciless drill sergeant that won’t tolerate the slightest stepping out of line. In the screen display “E-4” through “H-4”, “E” are the easy settings, and “H” are the hard settings. 29 RMP-5a_e.book 30 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 Parameter Explanation Checks performance using relatively easier timing. (quarter note) (initial setting) Checks performance using more exact timing. (quarter note) Checks performance using relatively easier timing. (8th-note) Checks performance using more exact timing. (8th-note) Checks performance using relatively easier timing. (16th-note) Checks performance using more exact timing. (16th-note) Checks performance using relatively easier timing. (16th-note triplets) Checks performance using more exact timing. (16th-note triplets) Tips for Practicing There’s a trick for playing to match a metronome; get your body into the rhythm. It’s no good trying to match each of your individual beats to the metronome, as if you were trying to hit a moving target. You yourself need to keep the quarter notes steady, and play your own rhythm. Your own notes will naturally match the metronome. Don’t worry about a slight drift; just keep the rhythm yourself. Continue practicing in this way, and you’ll improve your ability to keep the rhythm. fig.pad2.e KD-8 RMP-5 Side panel Attached cable Since the RMP-5 allows you to connect another pad, you can (for example) connect a V-Drums kick pad and test the timing of the kick as well. Of course you could connect a hi-hat or tom pad instead, and use all of the Coach functionality from that pad as well. 30 RMP-5a_e.book 31 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 ACCURACY SCORE fig.d-rc-AS.eps 1. Press the [COACH] button a number of times to select “ .” 2. Press the [START/STOP] button and start practicing. The Accuracy Score is a numerical evaluation of the Time Check. Scoring will apply to the notes you play after hearing the initial two-measure count. First try four measures using “A-4”. When the tempo indication in the center of the screen blinks, it means you’re almost done. If all of the notes were , you’ll get a perfect score of 100. How did you do? If you got 100 on your first try, you’re pretty good! Gradually work your way toward the 32 measures of “A-32”. If you get the perfect score of 100, you’ll be rewarded by an amusing screen that complements you on your achievement! Look forward to this treat when you get to 100 points! Parameter Explanation Timing is checked over four measures. Then your score is displayed. (initial setting) Timing is checked over eight measures. Then your score is displayed. Timing is checked over sixteen measures. Then your score is displayed. Timing is checked over thirty-two measures. Then your score is displayed. What’s a Good-feeling Groove? In the days when I used to wonder a lot about just what was meant by a “good-feeling rhythm,” another drummer once told me that it was important to “feel the inside of the beat.” I spent time working on this, went through plenty of trial and error, and finally felt that I had been reborn. Until then, I had merely though that it was enough to play accurately, but the reality was much deeper than I had understood. There’s an Inside Dimension to a Good-feeling Rhythm! Rhythm does not consist only of the points where the sound begins; the space between notes — the inside of the beat — is very important. It’s not enough to merely play the part that can be hear. You’ve got to feel the inside! For example, suppose there’s a rhythm pattern in which you play quarter notes on the snare: “ta, ta, ta, ta.” Think of this pattern as actually going “tau, tau, tau, tau,” and stay aware of the inside (the “u” part) of each beat. If you do this, the “u” sound will have more authority, and you’ll be keeping the rhythm much more effectively. There’s a certain expressiveness about rhythms in which this “inside beat” is taken care of, and it’s also easier to control the sense of speed and — in a good sense — a feeling of weight. Performing while keeping in mind the inside of the beat will help create a good-feeling groove that will uplift both the drummer and the listeners! 31 RMP-5a_e.book 32 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 QUIET COUNT fig.d-rc-QC.eps 1. Press the [COACH] button a number of times to select “ .” 2. Press the [START/STOP] button and start practicing. This feature lets you train to keep the rhythm regardless of whether the metronome is audible or inaudible. It’s an ideal way to train your rhythmic sense and time-keeping ability. Fill-in’s have a way of disrupting the tempo. Practicing with this feature will help you avoid rushing or dragging the rhythm or the fill, ensuring that you can continue generating the rhythm with stability. For example, the [q-2] setting sounds the metronome for two measures, and then sounds the metronome at a virtually inaudible level for two measures. To begin, just try keeping the rhythm pattern even while the metronome is almost inaudible. When the metronome goes silent, don’t merely keep playing in a casual manner; instead, boldly drive the rhythm, feeling the quarter notes with your whole body. If you’ve truly kept the rhythm, your own rhythm should precisely match the metronome that you resume hearing. Practice this repeatedly! Next, try playing a fill-in during the section where the metronome becomes inaudible. Even if you’re able to feel the rhythm with your body while you play the rhythm, you have not achieved mastery if your body loses the rhythm when playing a fill. In order to feel the quarter notes even while playing a fill, it’s useful to count “one, two, three, four” while you play. Try this out, starting with a simple fill. Finally, [q31] will sound the metronome for three measures, and then silence it for one measure. This is ideal for practicing fills. Start by practicing a one-beat fill, then try out other lengths such as two beats, one measure, or four measures. Now you’ll be able to play with real stability when you perform with your band! Parameter Explanation 1 measure cycle 2 measure cycle 4 measure cycle (initial setting) 8 measure cycle 3 (with) plus 1 (quiet) measure cycle 6 (with) plus 2 (quiet) measure cycle 32 RMP-5a_e.book 33 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 AUTO UP/DOWN fig.d-rc-AUD.eps 1. Press the [COACH] button a number of times to select “ .” 2. Press the [START/STOP] button and start practicing. In this practice mode, the speed gradually changes from the tempo that you initially set. It’s a good way to strengthen your endurance and practice tempo increases while playing single strokes in which you alternately strike once with the left hand and once with the right hand, or double strokes in which you strike twice with each hand. Speaking of which, you might like a tip on playing single strokes rapidly. The secret is to play in a relaxed way without putting much force into the stroke. Make skillful use of the force of the stick rebounding from the head, and flick it with your fingers. Don’t try this with a fast tempo right away; start with a tempo that’s plenty slow. Make sure that the timing and the height to which you raise the sticks are consistent between your left and right hands. If the left/right balance is poor, your rhythm won’t be cohesive, and neither will you be able to play fast. Sometimes even when you’re intending to play left and right alternately, it might not turn out exactly that way. If you’re having this problem, take care that the left and right sticks move in exactly opposite ways, like a seesaw. This will keep your single strokes nice and neat. Try it out! Parameter Explanation The tempo will increase and/or decrease by 1 BPM on every beat. The tempo will increase and/or decrease by 1 BPM every two beats. (initial setting) The tempo will increase and/or decrease by 2 BPM every eight measures. The tempo will increase and/or decrease by 5 BPM every eight measures. The tempo will increase and/or decrease every eight measures. The amount by which the tempo changes also increases as the tempo continues to increase. * When the tempo of the metronome is changed, it begins at the tempo closest to one of the predetermined starting tempos. This is the Speed Check. With Speed Check, if you play correctly for eight measures, the RMP5 will acknowledge this and advance 5 BPM faster. This continues until it reaches the metronome’s maximum tempo. The exercise begins after a two-measure count-in. * When you play the passage accurately, the indicator flashes four times in the display, and the tempo increases by 5 BPM. If you do not play accurately, the indicator flashes twice, and remains at the same tempo for another eight measures. When Speed Check is selected, the timing of the notes being checked and the degree of difficulty are determined in accordance with the Time Check settings (p. 13). 33 RMP-5a_e.book 34 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 RHYTHMIC NOTES fig.d-rc-RN.eps 1. Press the [COACH] button a number of times to select “ .” 2. Press the [START/STOP] button and start practicing. Here you’ll be practicing changing up and down. For rhythm, these things are truly the basics of the basics. Practice them until you can perform time changes smoothly. “r-5” is a change up/down of half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, and sixteenth notes. The metronome will also change time along with this, so it’s easy for beginners to understand. Once you’re familiar with this, you can practice until you’re able to perfectly change up/down even with just a quarter note metronome! The key to practicing is paying constant attention to the left/right balance. It’s also important to play smoothly so that there’s no sense of interruption when the time changes. Parameter Explanation Start (initial setting) Start Start STROKE BALANCE fig.d-rc-SB.eps 1. Press the [COACH] button a number of times to select “ .” 2. Press the [START/STOP] button and start practicing. This practice program lets you visually check the force of your strikes. The needle will move according to the strength of each hit, just like a level meter. It’s a great way to practice consistency in the volume balance of your left and right sticks. Dynamics — changes between loud and soft — is the key to musical expression in a drum performance. Practice hard to become a richly expressive drummer. fig.note06.eps > > > > > R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L > > > > R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L 34 > > > R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L > > > > R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L RMP-5a_e.book 35 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Let’s Practice with RMP-5 Now let’s practice moving the accent in sixteenth notes. Strike fairly hard on the accent and as softly as possible on all of the other notes, taking care to keep the sound consistent. For example if the first beat is a right-hand accent, the third beat in the right hand will also tend to be louder. Work toward achieving good control so that the non-accented third beat will be the same volume as all of the nonaccented beats. More than the force of the strike, the key is to maintain a consistent height to which you raise the stick. It’s also useful to practice in front of a mirror so that you can see the height of your sticks, but the RMP-5’s screen will give you a pretty strict evaluation that will help you achieve even better control of your dynamics. The “Hld” setting in the screen keeps the needle position visible after the strike. It’s good to use this with slow phrases. The “FLS” setting makes the needle indication disappear immediately after the strike. This will be easier to see for rapid phrases. Parameter Explanation The needle remains after striking. (initial setting) The needle disappears right after striking. Operations worth knowing • You’ll use the [-] [+] buttons for changing things such as the tempo, but if you want to make a big change, you can hold down both buttons. For example if you want to increase the tempo substantially, hold down the [+] button and then press the [-] button as well; the tempo will increase rapidly. • When using the [METRONOME] button or [COACH] button to select a menu item, it’s sometimes useful to be able to move backward, not just forward. To do this, just hold down the [METRONOME] button or [COACH] button and press the [-] button to move backward or the [+] button to move forward. In addition to the functions we’ve already discussed, the RMP-5 provides a MIX IN jack that lets you connect a CD or audio player so that you can practice along with a favorite song. Playing the rhythm together with familiar music is also a good way to practice. We’ve discussed various ways in which you can use the RMP-5 for practicing, and I hope it has whetted your appetite for practicing! Keep the rhythm and the groove, achieve good control of dynamics, and you’ll be enjoying music more than ever! The RMP-5 Rhythm Coach lets you practice anywhere and anytime. It’s easy to move between rooms in your house, take outdoors, or use in the warm-up room before a performance. Practicing with the RMP-5 is a great way to improve your drumming. 35 RMP-5a_e.book 36 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 INDEX A R AC Adaptor .................................................................................................... 9 AC Adaptor jack ........................................................................................... 8 ACCURACY SCORE ............................................................................ 12–13 AUTO UP/DOWN ............................................................................... 12, 14 Restoring the Factory settings ............................................................. 22 Retrigger cancel ........................................................................................ 21 RHYTHM ....................................................................................................... 11 Rhythm coach mode ............................................................................... 12 RHYTHMIC NOTES ............................................................................. 12, 15 Rim gain ....................................................................................................... 21 Rim sensitivity ............................................................................................ 21 B Battery ............................................................................................................. 9 Battery LOW indicator ............................................................................... 9 BEAT Indicator ................................................................................................. 8 Metronome ........................................................................................ 11 C CLICK SOUND ............................................................................................ 11 CLICK VOLUME .......................................................................................... 11 COACH button ............................................................................................. 8 Connecting Cymbal pad ........................................................................................ 17 Kick trigger pad ................................................................................ 17 Other pads ......................................................................................... 18 Pads capable of playing rim shots ............................................. 19 Crosstalk cancel ........................................................................................ 21 E Error messages .......................................................................................... 22 EXT TRIG IN jack ........................................................................................... 8 H Head ................................................................................................................. 8 Replacing ............................................................................................ 22 Tension ................................................................................................... 9 I Input mode ................................................................................................. 18 M Mask time .................................................................................................... 21 Metronome ................................................................................................ 11 METRONOME button ................................................................................. 8 Mini speaker .................................................................................................. 8 MIX IN jack ..................................................................................................... 8 O OUTPUT jack ................................................................................................. 8 P Pad Sensitivity ........................................................................................... 22 PAD SOUND ............................................................................................... 11 Parameter list ............................................................................................. 20 Power ............................................................................................................ 10 POWER switch .............................................................................................. 8 Q QUIET COUNT ..................................................................................... 12, 14 36 S Scan Time .................................................................................................... 21 Sensitivity .................................................................................................... 20 Head ...................................................................................................... 22 Sensor ............................................................................................................. 8 Sound list ..................................................................................................... 40 Specifications ............................................................................................. 23 START/STOP button ................................................................................... 8 STROKE BALANCE .............................................................................. 12, 15 T Tap tempo ................................................................................................... 12 TEMPO .......................................................................................................... 11 Threshold ..................................................................................................... 20 TIME CHECK ........................................................................................ 12–13 Sixteenth Triplet Offbeat ............................................................... 16 Triplet ................................................................................................... 16 Timer ............................................................................................................. 16 Trigger type ................................................................................................ 19 Tuning bolts .................................................................................................. 8 V VALUE +/- button ....................................................................................... 8 Velocity curve ............................................................................................. 20 VOLUME ....................................................................................................... 11 VOLUME knob .............................................................................................. 8 RMP-5a_e.book 37 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit. For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. 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Greenspoon & Sons Ltd. 8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666 As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) 39 RMP-5a_e.book 40 ページ ２００８年６月１６日　月曜日　午前１０時５２分 Sound List PAD SOUND Sound Name Displayed Sound Name Displayed Sound Name Displayed Sn1 Snare 1 Vintage EH2 Elec. Hi-Hat Open tr2 Triangle Mute Sn2 Snare 2 Brass EH3 Elec. Hi-Hat Close/Open Sn3 Snare 3 Bright rd1 Ride Cymbal Bow tr3 Triangle Mute/Open Cb1 Cowbell Open Sn4 Snare 4 Funk rd2 Ride Cymbal Bow/Bell Sn5 Snare 5 Piccolo SPL Splash Cb2 Cowbell Mute Cb3 Sn6 Snare 6 Marching t01 Cowbell Mute/Open Tom Hi tbr Tambourine Pbd Practice Board ES1 Elec. Snare 1 t02 Tom Lo Sha Shaker tb1 Timbale Hi bL1 ES2 Elec. Snare 2 Wood Block Hi tb2 Timbale Lo bL2 K01 Kick 1 Rock Wood Block Lo *1 tb3 Timbale Paila bL3 K02 Wood Block Lo/Hi Kick 2 Hard *1 Sd1 Surdo Open CLA Claves K03 Kick 3 Jazz *1 Sd2 Surdo Mute CrS Snare Cross Stick *4 EK1 Elec. Kick 1 *1 Sd3 Surdo Mute/Open S6r Snare 6 Marching Rim *4 EK2 Elec. Kick 2 *1 CAI Caixa Sh1 Snare 1 head sound only *4 HH1 Hi-Hat Close AG1 Agogo Hi Sh2 Snare 2 head sound only *4 HH2 Hi-Hat Open AG2 Agogo Lo Sh3 Snare 3 head sound only *4 HH3 Hi-Hat Close/Open AG3 Agogo Lo/Hi Sh4 Snare 4 head sound only *4 EH1 Elec. Hi-Hat Close tr1 Triangle Open Sh5 Snare 5 head sound only *4 *2 *2 *2 *2, *3 *2 *2 *2 *2 *1 Kick pad sounds. Use these sounds when you have a KD-8/85/120 connected to the RMP-5. This allows you to practice using both hands and your foot with the kick pad and RMP-5 (p. 17). *2 The sound switches with strength of the stroke. *3 The “open” sound is easily produced by striking the pad with a stick and the “mute” sound is easily produced by striking with the palm of your hand. *4 Sounds suitable for use when a rim-shot-capable pad is connected and used in combination with the RMP-5 (p. 19). CLICK SOUND C01 Traditional Metronome C11 Hi-Hat Pedal C02 Simple Electric C12 Ride Cymbal C03 Electric Beep C13 Triangle C04 Cowbell C14 Agogo C05 Claves C15 Tambourine C06 Sticks Ptn C07 Voice Count C08 Hand Clap C09 Finger Snap C10 Hi-Hat Close RHYTHM (Pattern) P01 Triangle 16th * P11 Samba Surdo P21 Hi-Hat Open Close 5 P02 Agogo 16th * P12 Simple Surdo P22 Rock Fill P03 Drum Simple 8 Beat P13 Wood Block & Shaker P04 Drum Simple 16 Beat P14 Agogo Triplet * P05 Drum Shuffle P15 2-3 Son Clave * P06 Drum Disco P16 3-2 Rumba Clave * P07 Jazz Legato Hi-Hat P17 Hi-Hat Open Close 1 P08 Jazz Legato Ride P18 Hi-Hat Open Close 2 P09 Jazz Count Hi-Hat P19 Hi-Hat Open Close 3 P10 Samba Kick P20 Hi-Hat Open Close 4 * Only when selecting Ptn in CLICK SOUND, the variation of Rhythm Pattern (P01-P22) can be selected in RHYTHM (p. 11). * 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 6 - 0 3 * 5100000546 3RCC