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.
| 2 items | Roland EV-5CurrentView details → | Roland RPU-3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Roland | Roland |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Pedal | ||
| Pedal type | Expression | Sustain |
| Style | Rocker | Piano-style |
| Pedals in unit | 1 | 3 |
| Connection | ||
| Connector | 1/4" TRS | 1/4" TRS |
| Cable length | 2 m | — |
| Polarity switch | No | No |
| Range / minimum control | Yes | No |
| Build & features | ||
| Housing | Plastic | Metal |
| Features | Range control, Rubber base | Half-damper, Separate plug per pedal, Rubber base |
| Designed for | Roland and Boss instruments; most expression sockets | Roland FP and RD stage pianos |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 87 × 200 × 54 mm | — |
| Weight | 0.4 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).

