Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer Owner's manual

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TR-8 Update
Contents of Ver. 1.20
Additional sounds
Fixed a problem when the sequencer is running
55 We fixed a problem that had caused notes to sometimes be
unintentionally delayed.
The sounds of the TR-606 have been added.
* These sounds are added only if the 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine
Expansion is installed.
55 We fixed a problem that had caused data differing from that
listed in the MIDI implementation chart to be output when using
alternate sounds.
Switching the cymbal parameter operating mode
Fixed a problem in INST PLAY
We’ve added a HIHAT Link mode that lets you operate the CH (closed
hi-hat) and OH (open hi-hat) parameters simultaneously.
This mode makes it possible to adjust the master tuning of cymbaltype sounds.
We fixed a problem that had caused the wrong MIDI data to be
output when the ROLL button is operated while muted.
* (TR-606/TR-808 sounds only)
Fixed a problem in SIDE CHAIN operation
1. While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the
power.
We fixed a problem that had caused the SD (snare drum) COMP to
stop working when the SIDE CHAIN type is set to 4 or 7.
2. Press pad [8] to switch the operating mode.
ON (lit)
OFF (unlit)
Use the CH [TUNE] knob to simultaneously adjust the tuning
of CH and OH. The CH [LEVEL] fader simultaneously adjusts
the volume of CH and OH.
The OH [TUNE] knob adjusts the master tuning of cymbaltype sounds (TR-606/TR-808 sounds only).
The CH/OH tuning and volume are adjusted by each
controller (default setting).
Contents of Ver. 1.12
Switching the pattern sequencer’s operating mode
Fixed a problem with TR-REC
Now you can change the operating mode of the pattern sequencer.
We fixed the problem in which it became impossible to set LAST
STEP to “1.”
* Until Ver. 1.11, the sequencer operated with timing that models
the TR-808.
1. While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the
power.
2. Press pad [7] to switch the operating mode.
ON (lit)
The pattern sequencer operates with precise timing.
OFF (unlit)
The pattern sequencer operates with timing that models the
TR-808. (Default)
Contents of Ver. 1.11
Adding an accent to an instrument’s performance
Color indication of the instrument’s sound (tone)
55 When using INST-PLAY (realtime performance) or INST-REC (realtime
recording), you can hold down the ACCENT [STEP] button and press a
pad to add an accent to the specified step.
To adjust the volume of the accent, use the ACCENT [LEVEL] knob in
the same way as for TR-REC (step recording).
When selecting a tone, the color that is shown when you press a pad
now distinguishes the tone.
TR-808 type
TR-909 type
55 INST-REC (realtime recording) now lets you record an accent at the
step location that you play.
Pink
Yellow
Fixed a problem with ASSIGNABLE OUT
We have fixed a problem that had caused the effect sound to be sent
to MIX OUT when an instrument with reverb or delay applied was
assigned to ASSIGNABLE OUT.
* Properly speaking, an instrument assigned to ASSIGNABLE OUT
should not be output from MIX OUT.
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TR-8 Update
Contents of Ver. 1.10
77Restore
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
Instrument gain setting
1. Press the [KIT] button.
2. Connect your computer to the TR-8 USB port via USB cable.
2. Turn the [TEMPO] knob while holding down each
instrument button from [BD] to [RC].
3. Open the “TR-8” drive folder on your computer.
Its range is from 0 to 200 (-24 dB to +24 dB).
This parameter is stored within each kit.
4. Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files into the “RESTORE” folder.
5. After copying is completed, disconnect the USB cable.
Windows 8/7
Scatter 1 cycle on
Right-click on the “TR-8” icon in “My Computer” and execute “Eject.”
Mac OS
Press [ON] while holding down the [DEPTH] button.
Scatter is enabled in current cycle only.
Drag the “TR-8” icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
6. Turn the TR-8 power off.
Scatter [ON] button mode
1. While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the
Lock pattern data
power.
Turn the [TEMPO] knob while holding down the [PTN SELECT] button
to lock or unlock the current pattern.
When pattern is locked any editing is erased in the case of turning off
the power or choosing another pattern.
2. Press [STEP5].
ON
OFF
Momentary
Latch (default)
Edit Pattern A/B while playing the sequencer
Improved roll function
Press the [A] or the [B] button while holding down the [TR-REC]
button.
To play rolls, you can either press the instrument play buttons
([STEP1]–[STEP11]) first and then the roll variation ([STEP12]–
[STEP15]) buttons, or vice versa.
Sync reset
Data backup/restore
Press the [START/STOP] button while holding down the [TAP] button.
When you play a pattern, it returns to the beginning immediately.
77Backup
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
MIDI Local On/Off and MIDI Controller mode
2. Connect your computer to the TR-8’s USB port via USB
1. Stop the sequencer.
cable.
2. Turn the [SCATTER] knob while holding down the [LAST
3. Open the “TR-8” drive folder on your computer.
STEP] button.
4. Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files in the “BACKUP” folder to
your computer.
KIT 1–16
PATTERN 1–16
TR8_KIT1.PRM–TR8_KIT16.PRM
TR8_PTN1.PRM–TR8_PTN16.PRM
5. After copying is completed, disconnect the USB cable.
LOCAL ON
It produces sound through any operation including
external MIDI message.
LOCAL OFF
It produces sound only through external MIDI
message.
MIDI CONTROLLER
It doesn’t produce sound through any operation,
only outputs MIDI message.
Windows 8/7
Right-click on the “TR-8” icon in “My Computer” and execute “Eject.”
Mac OS
MIDI velocity is variable via accent setting
Drag the “TR-8” icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
6. Turn the TR-8 power off.
Select kit number via program change messages
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TR-8 Update
MIDI implementation of scatter via control change
CC#70
CC#68
CC#69
SCATTER SW
SCATTER TYPE
SCATTER DEPTH
MIDI implementation of effect via note messages
C0
D0
E0
F0
G0
A0
B0
C1
ACCENT PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
REVERB PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
DELAY PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
EXT. IN PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
ACCENT PATTERN ALL MUTE
REVERB PATTERN ALL MUTE
DELAY PATTERN ALL MUTE
EXT. IN PATTERN ALL MUTE
Real time recording via external MIDI messages
MIDI Off
No MIDI messages are transmitted out when the MIDI channel is set
to OFF.
Option to receive or ignore MIDI play/stop messages
1. While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the
power.
2. Press [STEP6].
ON
OFF
Only MIDI clock is received
MIDI clock, play, and stop messages are received (default)
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