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Checklist
Regular TR8 config
1. Update OS to ver 1.11
2. Install drivers for USB interface (for USB MIDI and direct
digital sound output)
Additional steps for TR8 with 7x7
3. Register on ROLAND website
4. Purchase 7x7
5. Download and install TR8 utility
6. Activate 7x7 via utility
Comments, Questions, Suggestions, Coorections Complaints?
mcsony@mac.com subject: TR8
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RHYTHM PERFORMER
AC adaptor
1000 mA
400 (W) x 260 (D) x 65 (H) mm
15-3/4 (W) xl 0-1 /4 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches
1.9 kg
41bs4oz
AC adaptor, Owners manual, Leaflet USINGTHE UNIT SAFELY
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appeara nce of this unit a re subject to
change without prior notice.
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the output volume of the MIX OUT jacks (0 ) and the PHONES jack (0 ).
* This does not affect the volume of the ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks (0 ).
f) [CLEAR] button
Erases the recorded content for an individual instrument, or deletes a pattern.
Mode buttons
Controller
Explanation
[TR-REC] button
[KIT] button
[INST] button
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[START/STOP] button
REVERB section/
DELAY section
Let you edit the parameters for reverb and delay.
Controller
[LEVEL] knob
[TIME] knob
[GATE] knob
[FEEDBACK] knob
Explanation
Volume of the reverb/delay
Lenqth of the reverb/delay
Timing at which the reverb is cut off (only for reverb)
Delay repetitions (only for delay)
[STEP] button
Lets you use the pads (en) to specify the step to which reverb or delay will be applied.
CD EXTERNAL IN section
Here you can adjust the sound that 's input to the EXTERNAL IN jacks (0 ).
Controller
[LEVEL] knob
[SIDE CHAIN] knob
[STEP] button
.Explanation
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Volume
Adjusts (llducks") the volume ofthe audio input according to the pattern being played
by the TR-8 (side chain). Turning the knob toward the right produces a greater effect.
Lets you use the pads (~) to specify the steps at which side chaining will adjust the
volume.
Controller
Explanation
Tuning (pitch)
Length of decay
Strength oft he attack (only for BASS DRUM)
Volume of the snare (stretched w ires) (only for SNARE DRUM)
Amount of compressor effect (only for BASS DRUM and SNARE DRUM)
Volume
[TUNE] knob
[DECAY] knob
[ATIACK] knob
[SNAPPY] k nob
[COMP] knob
[LEVEL] fad er
TR-REC
DRUM SELEG-INST
ce
Explanation
SCALE section
Ex lanatlon
8th note tri let
16th note t ri let
16th note ()
32nd note
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Mode
TR-REC
PTN SELECT
If you hold down [12]-[15](ROLL) and press [1 ]-[11], a roll is played on that instrument;
you can press two or more of the [12]--[15] pads to change the roll variation.
If you hold down the [INST PLAy] button and press the [12]- [15] and [1]--[11] pads, the
sound will be held so that it continues playing even after you release your finger.
To cancel Hold, press the selected pad without pressing [INST PLAy].
INST PLAY
If you press [16](MUTE) and then press the instrument pad or INST select button, that
sound is muted.
During realtime recording, the pads record the corresponding instrument.
INST REC
DRUM
SELEG
explanatio n
For each step, specify whether the instrument will sound.
Select a pattern 1-16.
Pads [1 ]-[11 ](INST) play instruments.
KIT
INST
G SCATTER section
What is Scatter?
IIScatter N adds a digital-feeling groove to the loop playback by exchanging individual steps within the loop
playback and also by changing the playback direction or gate length.
* The scatter effect will not apply to the first cycle of the loop; the effect will apply to the second and
subsequent cycles of the loop.
Controller
[SCATTER] knob
[DEPTH] button
[ON] button
Explanation
Selects the scatter type.
Ifthis is on, the [SeADER] knob adjusts the scatter depth.
Enables the scatter function.
Controller
[TEMPO] knob
[SHUFFLE] knob
[FINE] knob
[TAP] button
Explanation
Adjusts the tempo.
Adjusts the amount of shuffle (bounce).
Makes fine adjustments to the tempo.
To set the tempo, tap this button several times at the desired interval.
GOCINjack
Connect the included AC adaptor here. Use only the included AC adaptor. Using any other adaptor may cause
overheating and malfunction.
* By embedding the AC adaptor cable into the groove on the bottom of the TR-8, you can prevent the plug
from being accidentally disconnected.
CD USB (*
) port
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect this port to your computer. It can be used to transfer USB
MIDI and USB audio data. You must install the USB driver before connecting the TR-8 to your computer.
Download the USB driver from the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the
download.
~ http://www.rolandcom/support/
~ http://www.kensington.com/
6) PHONES jack
Connect headphones (sold separately> here. This outputs the same audio as the MIX OUT jacks (0 ).
CD EXTERNAL IN ( ~ R) jacks
Connect an external audio source here. The input sound will be output from the MIX OUT jacks (0 ).
You can apply scatter
to the input sound.
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the EXTERNAL
IN jacks may be low. If this happens, use connect ion cables that do not conta in resistors.
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[POWER] switch
Playing/Selecting/Controlling a Pattern
What is a "PATTERN"?
The performance data that you record using TR-REC or INST-REC is called
a pattern ..
The TR-8 has 16 patterns, with two variations (NB) for each pattern.
Pattern 1-16
Playing a pattern
Selecting a pattern
You can automatically generate a random pattern. This modifies the selected pattern.
1. Hold down the [PTN SELECT] button (0 ) and press the SCATTER [ON] button (6)).
2. To save, press the [TR-REC] button (blinks).
Copying a pattern
Deleting a pattern
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Changing Kits/Instruments
What is a "KIT"?
The 11 instruments are collectively called a -kit.MThe TR-8 has 16 kits.
The pattern plays the instruments of the currently selected kit.
Pattern 1- 16
Changing kits
Kit 1- 16
BASS
2. Use the INST select buttons (41) to select the instrument whose tone you
want to change.
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in real time.
Function
Operation
Deleting a specific
region
During playback, hold down the [CLEAR] button (8 ); the instrument that's selected by
the INST select buttons (CEl>is deleted from the region ofthe pattern that plays while
you hold down the [CLEAR] button.
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4. Press one of the INST select buttons (G ) to select the instrument that you want to record.
5. Use the pads (~) to specify the steps at which you want the selected instrument to sound.
6. Repeat steps 3-4.
Here's how to specify the number of steps that the pattern will contain.
1. Hold down the [LAST STEP] button (0 ) and press a pad
.. Refer to nINST-REC
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TR-8 (master)
TB-3 (slave)
If you use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect the TR-8 to your computer, you ca n synchronize
the TR-8 with your DAW via USB MIDI, or record individual instruments of the TR-8 onto tracks of your DAW via
USB audio.
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Various Settings
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
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System Setting s
1. While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the power.
The [START/STOP] button blinks. If you decide not to make settings, turn off the power.
2. Use the [TEMPO] knob and the pads to change the settings.
Parameter
Controller
MIDI
channel
[TEMPO]
knob
MIDI
clock source
[1]
MIDI through
[2]
BOOST mode
[3]
EXTERNAL IN
select
[4]
ASSIGNABLE
OUTA
ASSIGNABLE
OUTB
Screen-saver
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[KIT]
PROGRAMMING
[TR-REC]
MODE
EFFECT MODE
OFF, [
Explanation
Lit (PAD)
Unlit (INST)
Lit (KIT)
Unlit (SYSTEM)
5 min)
Each time you press the pad, the setting is switched in the order
of Strong -> Weak -> Off.
By holding down the INST select button and pressing a pad,
[you can enter a weak note (default value).
The effect type is saved in the kit.
All kits use the same effect type (default value).
-MiMI.
In this operation guide, functions added by installing the TR-S update (ver. 1.10, ver. 1.11 ) and
7X7-TRS Drum Machine Expansion are printed in red .
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the output volume of the MIX OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
* This does not affect the volume of the ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks.
[CLEAR] button
G Mode buttons
Controller
Explanation
[TR-REC] button
DRUM
SELECT
[KIT] button
[lNST] button
Specifies the length of the pattern ... Refer to "TR-REC (Step Recording)"
G [START/STOP] button
Plays/stops the pattern .
* While a pattern is playing, you can hold down the [TAP) button and press the [START/ STOP] button to move to the
beginning of the pattern.
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ACCENT section
Adds an accent to the specified step ... Refer to "TR-REC (Step Recording)"
REVERB section/
DELAY section
Explanation
[LEVEL] knob
[TIME] knob
[GATE] knob
[FEEDBACK] knob
[STEP] button
Lets you use the pads (m) to specify the step to which reverb or delay will be applied.
G EXTERNAL IN section
Here you can adjust the sound that's input to the EXTERNAL IN jacks.
Controller
Explanation
[LEVEL] knob
Volume
Adjusts ("ducks") the volume of the audio input according to the pattern being played by
the TR-8 (side chain) . Turning the knob toward the right produces a greater effect.
[STEP] button
Lets you use the pads (e) to specify the steps at which side chaining will adjust the
volume.
Explanation
[TUNE] knob
Tuning (pitch)
[DECAY] knob
Length of decay
[ATTACK] knob
[SNAPPY] knob
[COMP] knob
Amount of compressor effect (only for BASS DRUM and SNARE DRUM)
[LEVEL] fader
Volume
Explanation
TR-REC
DRUM SELECT-INST
G SCALE section
Switches the scale of steps during TR-REC.
Button/ LED
Explanation
[SCALE] button
Choose one of the following four to specify the note value of each step.
8th note triplet (j>a)
Explanation
TR-REC
PTN SELECT
If you hold down [12]-[15](ROLL) and press [1 ]-[11], a roll is played on that instrument;
you can press two or more of the [12]-[15] pads to change the roll variation.
If you hold down the [INST PLAY] button and press the [12]-[15] and [1 ]-[11] pads,
the sound will be held so that it continues playing even after you release your finger.
To cancel Hold, press the selected pad without pressing [lNST PLAY].
If you press [16](MUTE) and then press the instrument pad or INST select button, that
sound is muted.
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G SCATTER section
Controller
Explanation
[SCATTER] knob
[DEPTH] button
[ON] button
* The scatter effect will not apply to the first cycle of the loop; the effect will apply to the second and subsequent cycles
of the loop.
* By holding down the [DEPTH] button and pressing the [ON] button, you can apply scatter to just the cycle that is
currently playing .
Displayl
G TEMPO section
Explanation
[TEMPO] knob
[SHUFFLE] knob
[FINE] knob
[TAP] button
To set the tempo, tap this button several times at the desired interval.
Playing/Selecting/Controlling a Pattern
Playing a pattern
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Selecting a pattern
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Deleting a pattern
1.
2.
1.
Copying a pattern
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Added instruments
TR-707/727 sounds (tones) and original sounds based on the TR-SOS He circuit have been added .
The color that's displayed when you change an instrument's sound (tone) is pink for TR-SOS, yellow for TR-909, orange for
TR-707, and blue forTR-727.
BO
SO
808 SO
90950
707501/2
LT
808LT
909 LT
808 LConga
MT
808MT
909MT
808 MConga
707MT
HT
808HT
909HT
808HConga
707HT
RS
808RS
909R5
808Claves
707 AS/
Cowbell
HC
80SHC
909HC
80s Maracas
CH
80SCH
909CH
707CH
OH
8OS0H
9090H
7070H
CC
80SCC
909CC
707CC
RC
80s Cowbell
909RC
707RC
707HC1
Pattern 1-16
Changing kits
1.
2.
Kit 1-16
1.
2.
3.
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1.
2.
Hold down the INST select button (CD) and turn the
[TEMPO) knob (L64-O-R63).
Copying a kit
1.
1.
2.
2.
3.
c!lain.
1.
2.
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4.
1.
2.
3.
Alternate sounds
Although one sound is assigned to each pad, specific
sounds (tones) such as the 707 BO and 707 SO have a
second sound (alternate sound) assigned as well.
The normal sound and alternate sound are played
alternately.
Playing a flam
1.
1.
Function
Operation
Deleting a
specific region
Deleting all
notes
707501 / 2,
707 HC/Tambourine,
727 H/ L Bongo,
727 H/ L Agogo,
1.
(e
1.
2.
The following sounds allow you to play alternate sounds. For
the other sounds, you can specify weak beats.
707 B01l2,
707501 / 2,
707 RS/Cowbell,
707 HCITambourine,
727 H/ L Bongo,
3.
4.
727 H/ L Agogo,
1.
5.
6.
1.
3.
1.
2.
3.
both.
Specifying a flam
selected .
Specifying accents
to specify a flam.
The pad is lit purple.
You can choose the flam spacing in a range of eight steps.
1.
While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the power.
The [START/STOP] button blinks. If you decide not to make settings, turn off the power.
2.
Use the [TEMPO] knob and the pads to change the settings.
Parameter
MIDI channel
Controller
[TEMPO]
knob
Explanation
OFF, [ 1-[ 16
Lit (AUTO)
If MIDI clock is being input to the MIDI IN connector or the USB port, the
TR-8's tempo will automatically synchronize to MIDI clock (default).
If MIDI clock is being simultaneously input from the MIDI IN connector
and from the USB port, the USB port takes priority.
Unlit (INTERNAL)
The TR-8 operates at the tempo specified on the unit itself. Choose the
"INTERNAL" setting if you don't want to synchronize to an external device.
Lit (ON)
MIDI through
[2]
BOOST mode
[3]
EXTERNAL IN
select
[4]
SCATTER [ON]
button
[5]
MIDI realtime
message
reception
[6]
1m.
[1]
Onn (OMNI)
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MIDI
clock source
Unlit (OFF)
Lit (ON)
Unlit (OFF)
Lit (STEREO)
Boosts the output level of the MIX OUT jacks and the ASSIGNABLE OUT
jacks (default: ON).
Unlit (MONO)
Specifies whether the audio input from the EXTERNAL IN jacks will be
stereo (default setting) or mono x 2.
Lit (ON)
Unlit (OFF)
Lit (ON)
Unlit (OFF)
Lit (ON)
Hold down the [SCALE] button and use the [TEMPO] knob to select the
scale.
Unlit (OFF)
The scale switches each time you press the [SCALE] button (default
setting).
[SCALE]
ASSIGNABLE
OUT A
If the INST select button or the EXTERNAL IN section's [STEP] button is lit,
that instrument is output to ASSIGNABLE OUT A.
ASSIGNABLE
OUTB
If the INST select button or the EXTERNAL IN section's [STEP] button is lit,
that instrument is output to ASSIGNABLE OUT B
Screen-saver
IEFFECT mode
3.
[KIT]
SCALE
operations
PROGRAMMING
[TR-REC]
mode
Specifies the time until the screen saver is shown . If this is OFF, the
screen saver is not shown (default: 5 min).
Lit (PAD)
Each time you press the pad, the setting is switched in the order of
Strong -> Weak -> Off.
Unlit (lNST)
By holding down the INST select button and pressing a pad, you can
enter a weak note (default value).
Lit (KIT)
Unlit (SYSTEM)
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RHYTHM PERFORMER
Model:TR-8
Function ..
Basic
Channel
Mode
Note
Number:
Velocity
After
Touch
Pitch Bend
Default
Changed
Defaul t
Messages
Altered
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
10
1-16,OFF
Mode 4
10
1-16,OFF
Mode 4
Memorized
HHHHH
nHHHH
'1
'1
o %H
o SnH v=00
,
,
,
9 0
12 0
13 0
16 0
17 0
18 0
20 0
21 0
220
230
24 0
25 0
26 0
270
280
29 0
46 0
47 0
48 0
49 0
50 0
51 0
52 0
53 0
54 0
55 0
56 0
57 0
58 0
59 0
60 0
61 0
62 0
63 0
68 ,
69 ,
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
71
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
System Exclusive
System
Common
System
RealTime
'Messages
ox
01
: Song Position
Song Select
Tune Request
: Clock
Start
Continue
Stop
: AJI Sound Off
Reset All Controllers
Local wlOff
AJI Notes Off
Onni Mode Off
Onni Modew
Mono ModeOn
Poly Mode w
Active Sen~ng
System Reset
0 '2
0
,
,
,
70,
True Number
'1
'1
HHHHH
True Voice
Note On
Note Off
Key's
Channel's
Control
Change
Program
Change
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
HHHHH
0
1-15
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
,
0
,
,
,
,
0
,
SHUFFLE
EXTERNAL IN LEVEL
EXTERNAL IN SIDE O1AIN
DELAY LEVEL
DELAYTIME
DELAY FEED8ACK
80 TUNE
80 ATTACK
80 COMP
80 DECAY
80 LEVEL
SO TUNE
SO SNAPPY
SO COMP
SO DECAY
SO LEVEL
LT TUNE
LT DECAY
LT LEVEL
MTTUNE
MT DECAY
MT LEVEL
HTTUNE
HT DECAY
HT LEVEL
RS TUNE
RS DECAY
RS LEVEL
HCTUNE
HC DECAY
HC LEVEL
CH TUNE
CH DECAY
CH LEVEL
SCATTER TYPE
SC ATTER DEPTH
SC ATTER SW
ACCENT
OH TUNE
OH DECAY
OH LEVEL
CC TUNE
CC DECAY
CC LEVEL
RC TUNE
RC DECAY
RC LEVEL
REVER8 TIME
REVER8 GATE
REVER8 LE VEL
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Ins!
BASS DRU M
SNARE DRUM
LCNVTOM
MID TOM
HIGH TOM
RIM SHOT
HAND CLAP
CLOSED HI-HAT
OPEN H1+1 AT
Notes
CRASH CYMBAL
RIDE CYMBAL
INote Number
35,36
38,40
41,43
45,47
48,50
37
39
42,44
46
49
51
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Velocitz
50
80
110
~3
~4
ITR-909
Accent Off
Accent + 1
Accent +2
ITR-SOS
Accent Off
Accent + 1
I TR-8 Update
Contents ofVer.l.l a
Data backup/restore
Backup
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
1.
cable.
Turn the [TEMPO] knob w hile holding dow n the [PTN SELECT] button
your computer.
PATIERN 1-16
a to 200(-24dB to +24dB).
KITl-16
.IIISU;'
Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
Sync reset
Press the [START/STOP] button while holding dow n the [TA P] button.
When you playa pattern, it returns to the beginning immediately.
Scatter 1cycle on
Restore
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
2. Connect your computerto the TR-8 USB port via USB cable.
3. Open the "TR-8" drive folder on your com puter.
411IW;,
Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
LOCAL ON
LOCAL OFF
MIDI CONTROLLER
SCATTERSW
SCATTER TYPE
SCATTER DEPTH
AD
80
C1
TR-8 Update
Real time recording via external MIDI messages
MIDI Off
No MIDI messages are transmitted out when the M IDI channel is set to
OFF.
2. Press [STEPS]
ON
lunlatch
OFF
Latch(default)
2. Press [STEP6]
ON
OFF
I TR-8 Update
Contents ofVer. 1.11
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
When selecting a tone, the color that is show n w hen you press a pad
now distinguishes the tone.
TR-808 t
TR-909 t
e
e
Pink
Yellow
Backup
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
2. Connect your computerto the TR-8's USB port via USB
2. Connect your computerto the TR-8 USB port via USB cable.
3. Open the"TR-8"drive folder on your computer.
cable.
your computer.
K1T1-16
PATIERN 1-16
Restore
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
411IW,;,
Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
411IW;,
Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
TR-8 Update
Instrument gain settina
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CC#70
CC#68
CC#69
SCATIERSW
SCATIERTYPE
SCATIER DEPTH
Turn the [TEMPO] knob while holding down the [PTN SELECT] button
co
DO
EO
FO
GO
When pattern is locked any editing is erased in the case ofturning off
AD
80
C1
Press the [A] or the [B] button while holding down the [TR-REC]
button.
Sync reset
Press the [START/STOP] button while holding down the [TAP] button.
MIDI Off
No MIDI messages are transmitted out when the MIDI channel is set
to OFF.
Scatter 1cycle on
2.
To play rolls, you can either press the instrument play buttons
([STEP1]-[STEPll]) first and then the roll variation ([STEP12]-
Press [STEPS].
ON
IMomentary
OFF
LOCAL OFF
MIDI CONTROLLER
2.
Press [STEP6].
ON
OFF
Procedure of activation
5. Activating
Mac OS
Windows
1. Right-clickthe compressed file that you downloaded,
will be decompressed.
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6. Verify that the screen indicates "Activation is complete," and then click the [Xl button in the upper right of the window.
The activation w indow closes.
7.