Drum Machines ⇝ Roland ⇝ Roland R-5

The R-5 Human Rhythm Composer is a drum machine similar to the higher-end Roland R-8, but it lacks ROM card expansion slots. Its pads are velocity sensitive and each song can contain up to 999 measures.

Specifications

Year Released: 1989

MSRP: 695.00 USD

Number of Pads: 16

Preset Patterns: 32

User Patterns: 100

User Songs: 6

Tempo Range: 40 - 250 BPM

Sequencer Memory: 2600 notes

Sequencer Resolution: 96 PPQN

ROM Size: 68 sampled waveforms at 16-bit

Screen: 16 x 2 character LCD

Power Consumption: 7.5 watts

Weight: 1.85 kg

Dimensions: 340 mm x 215 mm x 60 mm

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Roland R-5 Manual

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