Over 50 onboard sounds and a roster of invaluable exercises make it the coach of the year!

Sharing a few key features in common with the popular RMP-3, the Roland RMP-5 has a great-feeling, tunable mesh drumhead, and a convenient one-piece molded body with integrated pad and brain. The Roland Rhythm Coach strides to the front of the class, however, with its 54 onboard Pulse-code modulation (PCM) sounds. Sounds include multiple snare drums, kick, cymbals, and percussion instruments. The Rhythm Coach also has an external dual-trigger input so you can add a kick and cymbal pad for drum kit practice. The Roland RMP-5 also features an advanced, expanded Rhythm Coach mode to help you develop your technique.

Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach Features:

• Pulse-code modulation (PCM) sound engine with 54 sounds onboard
• External dual trigger input for adding an optional kick and cymbal pad
• Variety of metronome sounds and patterns (samba, jazz, etc.)
• Convenient one-piece design
• Large LCD screen
• Patented mesh head technology for a great acoustic feel
• Advanced Rhythm Coach exercises, featuring Stroke Balance and Time Check
• Mix input for playing along with CD players or other audio devices

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Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach

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The Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach is a...

Posted by Dan Watkins from New Orleans, LA on Mar 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Lifelong Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

The Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach is a quality product that is in need of just a little more tweaking. I would like to see seperate volume controls for the pad and for the metronome click. I also did not hear any pad noise if my headphones/speakers were unplugged. I could use the product fine with headphones, but I couldn't go any futher. This limits what I can do with the product. With the exception of these things, it is a durable, well constructed snare drum coaching tool.

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this is awesome

Posted by Nick Savage from KY on May 27, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: metal, folk

Reviewer's Play Style: black, death, folk, metal, thrash

i really love this thing. i use two gibraltar practice pads for my feet, i triggered these and plug them into this, so i can work double bass and some snare work. being able to see if i'm in time is an awesome way to practice. there are so many features i havent even used them all, ive had the product for over a year without any FLAWS. ZERO issues. works perfect. very easy to figure out and no time to learn how to use. this is a must buy and the last practice pad youll need. beyond that i use this to trigger my kicks at live shows with my band. you will love it just buy it!

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Best Practice Pad on the market

Posted by richinjapan from Japan on May 8, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Beginner, Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Undecided

Realizing a need to work on timing and stick control, I started looking into practice pads. I started looking at Evans rubber pads, but a need for feedback (when I'm not taking lessons) led me to the Rhythm Coach series. Not having a lot of money to spend, I bought the lower-end RMP-3. I was happy enough with it: it's got a lot of features, and the mesh pad feels great, but in the end I had to upgrade to the RMP-5. The extra pad and metronome sounds really do make a huge difference (for me) -- they're dynamic, and just add a great response to your practice. The extra features of the RMP-5 (over the RMP-3) are also very useful: a timer for extending your practice, the tap function to dial in the timing by ear, external input (plug in and play with CD or iPod), and expandability for a CY-8 cymbal pad and KD-8 kick pad. All in all, I can hardly find fault with except for the price, which is steep. However, I got mine used in great shape with the stand, AC adapter (don't use), and carrying bag (probably never will use), all for $200 which was a great deal. Still, I'd say it's well worth it for the full price.

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great for anyone

Posted by drummer90 from Dallas, TX on May 12, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Student, Percussion Tech

Reviewer's Play Style: Marching, Orchestral

im a student and an instructor. theres always more i can learn and improve just as anyone else. this product is great. especially for learning. its great for any sound you need and for improving and keeping tempo and its especially helpful for begginers to help develop good habits. i recommend this for anyone.

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