Roland TR-8 Update

TR-8 Update
Contents of Ver. 1.12
Switching the pattern sequencer’s operating mode
Now you can change the operating mode of the pattern sequencer.
* 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)
Fixed a problem with TR-REC
We xed the problem in which it became impossible to set LAST
STEP to “1.”
Contents of Ver. 1.11
Adding an accent to an instrument’s performance
5 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 specied step.
To adjust the volume of the accent, use the ACCENT [LEVEL] knob in
the same way as for TR-REC (step recording).
5 INST-REC (realtime recording) now lets you record an accent at the
step location that you play.
Color indication of the instrument’s sound (tone)
When selecting a tone, the color that is shown when you press a pad
now distinguishes the tone.
TR-808 type Pink
TR-909 type Yellow
Fixed a problem with ASSIGNABLE OUT
We have xed a problem that had caused the eect 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.
Contents of Ver. 1.10
Instrument gain setting
1. Press the [KIT] button.
2. Turn the [TEMPO] knob while holding down each
instrument button from [BD] to [RC].
Its range is from 0 to 200 (-24 dB to +24 dB).
This parameter is stored within each kit.
Scatter 1 cycle on
Press [ON] while holding down the [DEPTH] button.
Scatter is enabled in current cycle only.
Scatter [ON] button mode
1. While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the
power.
2. Press [STEP5].
ON Momentary
OFF Latch (default)
Improved roll function
To play rolls, you can either press the instrument play buttons
([STEP1]–[STEP11]) rst and then the roll variation ([STEP12]–
[STEP15]) buttons, or vice versa.
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Roland TR-8 Specifications

General

Tempo range	40 - 300 bpm
Sound effects	Delay, Reverberation
Drum sound types	Cymbal
Drum kits quantity	16
Reverberation effects quantity	4
Display type	LED
Built-in display	Yes
USB connector type	USB Type-B
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	260 mm
Width	400 mm
Height	65 mm
Weight	1900 g