Roland TR-6S User Manual

Name: Roland TR-6S
Brand: Roland
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Owner’s Manual

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Panel Descriptions4
- Top Panel4
Bottom Panel.5
- Front Panel5
- Bottom Panel5
  - Installing the Batteries5
- Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)6
Before You Begin Playing7
Overview of the TR-6S8
- What Is a "PATTERN9
- What Is a "KIT9
- What Is a "MOTION9
What Is a “MOTION”?.10
What Is a “KIT”?10
Main Screens10
Playing Patterns11
- Selecting a Pattern11
- Changing the Length of the Variation11
  - (Setting the Variation's Last Step)11
  - Changing the Length of a Specific Track (Setting the Track's Last Step)12
Changing the Length of the Variation11
Deleting a Pattern12
- Generating a Random Pattern12
- Copying a Pattern12
Copying a Variation12
Selecting a Fill-In Variation13
- Muting a Track (MUTE)13
- Adjusting the Reverb or Delay13
- Master Effect13
  - Assigning a Parameter to the [CTRL (MASTER FX)] Knob13
- Assigning Parameters to the [CTRL] Knobs13
  - (Ctrl Select)13
Assigning Parameters to the [CTRL] Knobs13
Checking the Value of a Knob or Fader.14
Recording to a Variation That's Not Playing.14
Finely Adjusting the Timing of Notes (Nudge Function)14
Assigning a Different Function for each Instrument14
- Assigning a Different Function for each Instrument to the [CTRL] Knob14
- Adjusting the Tempo14
  - Tap Tempo14
- Finely Adjusting the Timing of Notes14
- (Nudge Function)14
Reloading the Value of a Knob or Fader14
Recording Knob Movements at Steps (Motion)15
- Recording/Playing MOTION15
- Clearing Motion Data of a Selected Target15
Editing the Pattern Settings (Pattern Setting)16
- PTN SETTING Parameters16
- Saving the Pattern, Kit, or System Settings (WRITE)17
- Copying a Pattern or Kit (COPY)17
- Deleting a Pattern18
Step Recording (TR-REC)19
- Entering Sub Steps or Flams19
- Inputting Weak Beats19
- Inputting Alternate Sounds19
- (Alt Inst)19
  - Specifying Accents19
  - Deleting a Recorded Step from the Track19
Realtime Recording20
(Inst Rec)20
- Performing/Recording Sub Steps and Flams20
- Playing/Recording Weak Beats20
- (Weak Beats)20
  - Playing/Recording Alternate Sounds20
- (Alt Inst)20
  - Deleting a Recorded Step from the Track20
Playing the Pads (INST PLAY)21
- Performing Sub Steps and Flams21
- Performing Weak Beats21
- (Weak Beats)21
  - Performing Alternate Sounds21
- (Alt Inst)21
  - Performing a Roll (ROLL)21
Looping a Specific Step22
- (Step Loop)22
  - Holding the Loop Playback22
  - To Cancel Step Loop Mode22
Editing a Kit's Settings (KIT Edit)23
- Saving the Pattern, Kit, or System Settings (WRITE)24
Editing an Instrument's Sound (INST Edit)25
Importing or Exporting a Pattern or Kit26
- Exporting a Pattern or Kit26
  - Exporting a Pattern26
  - Exporting a Kit26
- Importing a Pattern or Kit27
  - Importing a Kit28
Assigning an Imported User Sample to an Instrument29
- Importing a User Sample29
- "Sample:import29
- Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument (SAMPLE)30
- Editing a User Sample Tone's Settings30
- (SAMPLE Edit)30
- Deleting a User Sample31
- "Sample:delete31
- Renaming a User Category31
- (Category Name)31
- Optimizing the User Sample Area (OPTIMIZE)31
Convenient Functions and Settings (UTILITY)32
- SYSTEM Parameters / UTILITY Menu32
Initializing, Backing-Up, Restoring33
- Returning to the Factory Settings33
- (Factory Reset)33
- Backing up Data to SD Card (BACKUP)33
Restoring Data that was Backed up to SD Card34
- (Restore)34
Synchronizing/Recording with Other Devices35
- Synchronizing with a DAW35
- (TR-6S as Slave)35
- Synchronizing with a MC-10135
- (TR-6S as Master)35
- Using the TR-6S as a MIDI Controller35
- Connecting a Computer Via USB35
- Using a Computer to Manage the Connected SD Card (STORAGE MODE)35
Using a Computer to Manage the Connected SD36
Error Message List36
Inputting Sub Steps, Weak Beats, Alternates, and37
Showing the Value or Parameter Name of a37
List of Shortcut Keys37
- Switching Screens and Modes37
- Showing the Value or Parameter Name of a Controller37
- Inputting Characters37
- Editing Parameters37
- Editing a Pattern37
- Motion37
- Inputting Sub Steps, Weak Beats, Alternates, and Dynamics37
- Playback/Recording37
- Tempo/Nudge37
- Copying38
- Deleting38
- Editing an Instrument or Track38
- Assigning Parameters to the [CTRL] Knob38
- Reloading38
Main Specifications39

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Roland TR-6S Specifications

Power

current draw	500 mA
battery capacity	1, 900 mAh

Battery

ni-mh battery configuration	AA, HR6 x 4
alkaline battery configuration	AA, LR6 x 4
ni-mh battery life	Approximately 5.5 hours
alkaline battery life	Approx. 4.5 hours

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	224 (W) x 132 (D) x 61 (H) mm
dimensions (inches)	8-13/16 (W) x 5-3/16 (D) x 2-3/8 (H)
weight (including batteries)	705 g
weight (including batteries in pounds)	1 lb 9 oz

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