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Roland EV-5vsRoland RPU-3

Summary

Roland EV-5 and Roland RPU-3: 2 Roland foot pedals compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 10 compared specifications.

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EV-5
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RPU-3
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General
ManufacturerRolandRoland
StatusCurrentCurrent
Pedal
Pedal typeExpressionSustain
StyleRockerPiano-style
Pedals in unit13
Connection
Connector1/4" TRS1/4" TRS
Cable length2 m—
Polarity switchNoNo
Range / minimum controlYesNo
Build & features
HousingPlasticMetal
FeaturesRange control, Rubber baseHalf-damper, Separate plug per pedal, Rubber base
Designed forRoland and Boss instruments; most expression socketsRoland FP and RD stage pianos
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)87 × 200 × 54 mm—
Weight0.4 kg—

Key differences

  • Pedal type: EV-5 – Expression RPU-3 – Sustain
  • Style: EV-5 – Rocker RPU-3 – Piano-style
  • Pedals in unit: EV-5 – 1 RPU-3 – 3
  • Range / minimum control: EV-5 – Yes RPU-3 – No
  • Housing: EV-5 – Plastic RPU-3 – Metal
  • Designed for: EV-5 – Roland and Boss instruments; most expression sockets RPU-3 – Roland FP and RD stage pianos

Both are the same on connector (1/4" TRS) and polarity switch (No).