Roland RPU-3 Triple Pedal Unit with Half-damper Function

3-pedal Piano Pedal with Discrete Pedal Outputs - Normally Closed Polarity

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Q: What is the Roland RPU-3 Triple Pedal Unit and who is it for?

The Roland RPU-3 is a three-pedal unit designed to enhance the expressiveness of your digital piano or keyboard. It's ideal for pianists of all levels who want to replicate the nuanced control of an acoustic piano, offering sustain, soft, and sostenuto functions. Its half-damper capability makes it especially valuable for those seeking advanced sustain techniques and greater dynamic control.

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Q: What is the half-damper function on the RPU-3 and how does it work?

The half-damper function allows for partial sustain, mimicking the behavior of an acoustic piano's sustain pedal. Instead of just an on or off effect, you can press the pedal partially to achieve varying levels of sustain. This gives you greater control over your sound, enabling more expressive and realistic piano performances with subtle decay.

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Q: How do I connect the RPU-3 to my Roland keyboard or digital piano?

The RPU-3 connects to compatible Roland instruments via a single multi-pin connector, typically found on the back of your keyboard or digital piano. This streamlined connection provides all three pedal functions through one cable. Always check your instrument's manual to confirm compatibility and the correct port for the RPU-3 to ensure proper setup.

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Q: What are the functions of the three pedals on the RPU-3?

The RPU-3 typically provides three standard piano pedal functions: the right pedal for Sustain (with half-damper capability), the middle pedal for Sostenuto (sustaining only notes held down when pressed), and the left pedal for Soft (reducing the volume and altering the tone). These functions allow for a wide range of expressive playing techniques.

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Q: What does "Normally Closed (-)" polarity mean for the RPU-3's compatibility?

The "Normally Closed (-)" polarity specification means the RPU-3 sends a signal when the pedal is *not* pressed, and opens the circuit when pressed. Most Roland digital pianos are designed to work with this polarity. If you're connecting to a non-Roland instrument, ensure it supports "Normally Closed" pedals to guarantee proper function and avoid unexpected behavior.

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Three High-quality Piano Pedals in One!

Roland's PRU-3 piano pedal combines three high-quality piano pedals into one easy-to-manage and attractive unit. Three discrete outputs let you plug the RPU-3 into any control that uses a 1/4" input, allowing you to use it with digital pianos and keyboards made by many manufacturers. When used with Roland's FP-7F series, RD-700 series, or any other Roland piano with half-damper capability, the RPU-3 gives you incredibly fine control over your playing style and expression. The RPU-3 can also provide completely hands-free control over many other instrument functions, including the FP-7F's onboard looper and harmony effects.

Roland RPU-3 3-pedal Piano Pedal Features at a Glance:

3 pedals combined into one convenient and clutter-free unit
Separate 1/4" outputs for each of the three pedals
Negative (-) polarity for use with normally-closed pianos and keyboards
Half damper functionality when used with Roland keyboards

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Tech Specs

Polarity: Normally Closed (-)
Manufacturer Part Number: RPU-3

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Works great. (It does move on a hard floor, so I'm experimenting with keeping it in place )

It's solid and feels great to use. I'm never chasing it around the floor, even on carpet. The pedals feel nice and have a surprisingly usable range. I even use them for effects on certain instruments, like having a mod wheel at my feet. Not quite like a wah/volume pedal but closer than you'd expect. Great for half-pedaling for instruments that support it.

I use it through a MIDI Expression iO, which makes it play nice with everything, even my Komplete Kontrol (which doesn't support many pedals for such a popular keyboard. If you've been through many pedals like I have, trying to find one that works with everything in every mode without unexpected issues, the iO puts all that to bed. Just plugging that because it ironed out every issue I had using any given pedal with any keyboard or VST.

The RPU has made the playing experience more expressive but I can't stress enough how nice it is to stop chasing a sustain pedal around and have it right where you need it. Without it moving around and making me look down and drag it back into place every song, I forget it's there—which is exactly what I wanted. Sitting at my keyboards feels more like sitting at a piano now.

It does what it's supposed to and it doesn't slide on the floor.

This foot pedal works great. A little resistance- not 'springy' gives it a more real piano pedal action. Feels really nice. Equally, it is virtually immovable. I've never had a foot pedal that stayed in place no matter the surface. A little pricey but I decided to make the investment for a solid, natural- feeling pedal. Rt pedal is sustain. The others are cc assignable. I use middle for expression and lt for volume mostly. I have a Hammond library so it's nice to have sustain and Leslie pedal for that. I own Roland boards so no compatibility issues.

Works great with Roland Fantom 7. You can also assign the pedals to work for anything just about, like expression, pitch bend, modulation, midi cc stuff, etc. The 3 connections have TRS Plugs and the output is variable, not just "open/close".

Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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