Roland TR-8 User Manual

I TR-8 Update
Contents ofVer. 1.11
• 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 ofthe accent, use the ACCENT [LEVEL] knob in
the same way as for TR-REC (step recording).
• 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)
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When selecting a tone, the color that is shown w hen you press a pad
now distinguishes
the tone.
TR-808 t e Pink
TR-909 t e Yellow
Contents ofVer. 1.10
Data backup/restore
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• Backup
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
2. Connect your computerto the TR-8's USB port via USB
cable.
3. Open the "TR-8" drive folder on your com puter.
4. Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files in the"BACKUP"folderto
your computer.
K1T1-16
TRS KIT1.PRM- TRS KIT16.PRM
PATIERN 1-16
TRS PTN1.PRM-TRS PTN16.PRM
5. After copying is completed, disconnect the USB cable.
• Wftfiilli'ii:i,.
Right-click on the "TR-8" icon in "My Computer" and execute "Eject."
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Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
6. Turn the TR-8 power off.
Copyright (;j 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION
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 .
• 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 computer.
4. Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files into the "RESTORE"folder.
5. After copying is com pleted, disconnect the USB cable.
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Right-click on the "TR-8"icon in "My Computer" and execute "Eject:'
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Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
6. Turn the TR-8 power off .
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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