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RHYTHM PERFORMER

TURBO MANUAL V4.0 22 JAN 2015

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

Main Specification S Roland TR-8: RHYTHM PERFORMER

Power Supply
Current Draw
Dimensions
Weight
Accessories

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

Step-records a pattern. Refer to "TR-REC"

[PTN SELECT] button

Select a pattern . Refer to "Playing/Selecting/Controlling a Pattern"

Lets you use the pads (~) to perform in real time.
You can perform even while a pattern is playing.
Lets you realtime-record a pattern.
.. Refer to "INST-REC"

[INST PLAy] button

[INST REC] button
DRUM
SELECT

[KIT] button
[INST] button

Select a kit. " Refer to -Changing Kits/Instruments"

Selects the sound (tone) for a n instrument.
.. Refer to -Changing Kits/Instruments"

t!t [LASTSTEP] button

Specifies the length of the pattern. " Refer to "TR-REC"
" Variation buttons [A][B]
Switches between variations (NB) of a pattern. " Refer to "Playing/Selecting/Controlling a Pattern"

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[START/STOP] button

Plays/stops the pattern.

ACCENT section

Adds an accent to the specified step. " Refer to "TR-REC"

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.

D INST edit section

Here you can adjust the tonal character of the instrument.
What is an "INST"?
The TR-8 lets you use 11 different INST (instruments; BASS DRUM-RIDE CYMBAL) in a pattern. You can assign
a desired sound (tone) to each instrument.

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

For some tones, there might not be an effect.

~ INST select button

Mode

TR-REC
DRUM SELEG-INST

ce

Explanation

Selects the instrument for TR-REC. .. Refer to " TR-REC"

Selects the instrument whose tone will be changed.
.. Refer to "Changing Kits/ Instruments"

SCALE section

Switches the scale of steps during TR-REC.

Button/LED
[SCALE] button

Ex lanatlon
8th note tri let
16th note t ri let
16th note ()
32nd note

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Six steps will be one beat.

Four steps w ill be one beat.
Eight steps will be one beat.

Pad [l]- [11 ]( INST)/ Pad [12]- [lS](ROLL)/ Pad [16](MUTE)

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

Select kits 1-16.

Select a tone for the instrument.

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.

Displayl ~ TEMPO section

The current tempo is shown in the display (C ).

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.

Connecting Your Equipment

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units
before making any connections.

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/

G Security slot (Ii>

~ http://www.kensington.com/

6) PHONES jack
Connect headphones (sold separately> here. This outputs the same audio as the MIX OUT jacks (0 ).

) MIX OUT (UMONO, R) jacks

Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor speakers. If your system is monaural, use only the UMONO jack.

G ASSIGNABLE OUT (A, B) jacks

You can use these to output the instruments that you specify. ~ Refer to "Various Settings"
* The instruments that are output from these jacks will not be output from the MIX OUT jacks (0 ).
* Reverb and delay will not be applied.

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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4D MIDI (IN/OUn jacks

For connect ing MIDI device.

Turning the Power On/Off

[POWER] switch

This turns the power on/off.

* After you've made connections correctly, be sure to tum on the power in the order of the TR-8 first, and
then the connected system. Powering-on in the incorrect order may cause malfunctions or damage. When
turning the power off, power-off the connected system first, and then the TR-8.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds> after turning the unit on is
required before it will operate normally.
* Before turn ing the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate
a malfunct ion.

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

1. Press the [START/STOP] button (0 ).

2. Use scatter (6)) or INST edit (CD) to modify the sound.

Selecting a pattern

1. Press the [PTN SELECT] button (0 ).

2. Use the pads (~) to select a pattern.
The selected pad blinks. It remains lit during playback.
If you select the next pattern during playback, the pad blinks.
You can have a range selection by pushing two pads simultaneously. The selected patterns play sequentially.
3. Use the variation buttons (8 ) to select A or B.
If you make both buttons [Al and [B) light, Aand then B are played successively.

Generating a random 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

1. Press the [PTN SELECT] button (0 ).

* If a pattern is playing, stop it.
2. Hold down the [PTN SELECT] button (0 ) and use the pads (~) to specify the pattern that you want to
copy.

3. Press the pad to which you want to paste the pattern.

Copying a pattern for an individual instrument

1. Switch patterns by pressing the pad forthe pattern that you want to copy.
2. Hold down the [PTN SELECT] button (0 ) and press the INST select button(s) (CD) ofthe instrument(s)
that you want to copy. (Multiple selections are allowed.)
3. When you've specified the instrument(s), press the [PTN SELECT] button(O ).
4. Press the pad (~) to which you want to paste the pattern.

Deleting a pattern

1. Press the [PTN SELECT] button (0 ).

2. Hold down the [CLEAR] button (8 ) and use the pads (~) to specify the pattern that you want to delete.

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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

1. Press the DRUM SELECT [KIT] button (0 ).

A pattern plays the
inst of the kit.

2. Press a lit pad (~) to select a kit.

The selected pad blinks.

Changing an instrument's sound (tone)

This modifies the kit that is selected.

1. Press the DRUM SELECT [INST] button (0 ).

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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3. Press a lit pad (CI) to select its tone.

The selected pad blinks.

Changing an instrument's pan

2. Hold down the INST select button (4) and turn the [TEMPO] knob. (L64-O-R63)

Changing the type of reverb/delay/side chain

2. Press the [STEP] button
chain.

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and use the pads (CD) to change the type of delay, reverb, or side

Turning each instrument's reverb/delay on/off

1. Press the DRUM SELECT [KIT] button (0 ).

2. Hold down the [STEP] button (0 0) and use the INST select buttons (41) to turn the setting on/off.

INST-REC (Realtime Recording)

In this method of recording, you create a pattern by recording your performance on the pads
This will modify the pattern that is selected.
1. Press the [lNST REC] button (0 ).

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in real time.

2. Press the [START/STOP] button (0 ) to start recording.

3. Perform on the pads (~).
* Operations in the INST edit section (Q>are not recorded.

Deleting a recorded instrument from the pattern

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.

Deleting all notes

Hold down the INST select button

press the [CLEAR] (8 ) button.

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of the instrument that you want to delete, and

TR-REC (Step Recording)

In this method of recording, you create a pattern by specifying the steps at which each instrument will sound.
This will modify the pattern that is selected. You ca n even play back the pattern while you're creating it.
1. Press the [TR-REC] button (0 ).
2. Use the variation buttons to select either A or B.
If A and B are playing consecutively, you can hold down [B] and press [A] to select A, or hold down [A] and
press [B] to select B.
3. Use the [SCALE] button (m ) to specify the scale.

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.

Specifying the length of the pattern (LAST STEP)

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

(I)) to specify the last step.

* You can't specify LAST STEP if multiple patterns are selected.

Specifying accents

1. Press the [STEP] button (e ).

2. Press the pads (~) for each step at which you want to add an accent.
3. Use the [LEVEL] knob (e ) to adjust the volume of the accent.

Applying reverb or delay

1. Press the [STEP] button (0 0).

2. Use the pads (~) to specify the steps at which you want to apply reverb or delay.
3. Use the knobs such as [LEVEL] and [TIME] (0 0) to adjust the parameters.

Deleting a recorded instrument from the pattern

.. Refer to nINST-REC

Synchronizing /Recording with Other Devices

The TR-8 can receive MIDI Clock (F8) data to synchronize its tempo. It can also receive MIDI Start (FA) and MIDI
Stop (FC) to start/stop itself.
MIDI OUT
MIDIIN

Synchronizing with a TB-3

You can synchronize the TR-8 with a TB-3 by using a

commercially available MIDI cable to make connections.

Synchronizing/recording with your computer DAW

via USB

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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)
----------------------------~

Here's how to return the TR-8 to its factory-set state.

1. While holding down the [CLEAR] button, turn on the power.
The display indicates "r Sl: " and the [START/STOP] button blinks. If you decide to cancel the factory reset,
turn off the power.
2. Press the [START/STOP] button to execute the factory reset.
3. When the display indicatesll(nP,"turn the TR-8's power off, then on again.

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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Hold down variation [B]

Hold down [TAP] and turn
the [TEMPO] knob

[KIT]

Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel.

The display indicates the channel. (default: [ :0)

MIDI messages of all channels are received.
Onn (OMNI)
The MIDI transm it channel will be 10.
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).
Lit (AUTO)
* If MIDI clock is being simultaneously input from the MIDI
IN connector and from the USB port, the USB port takes
priority.
The TR-8 operates at the tempo specified on the unit itself.
Unlit (INTERNAL) Choose the "INTERNAL" setting if you don't want to synchronize
to an external device.
Lit (ON)
Specifies whether data received from the MIDI IN connector will
be retransmitted from the MIDI OUT connector (ON: default) or
Unlit (OFF)
will not be retransmitted (OFF).
Lit (ON)
Boosts the output level of the MIX OUT jacks.
Unlit (OFF)
Lit (STEREO)
Specifies whether the audio input from the EXTERNAL INjacks
will
be stereo (default setting) or mono x 2.
Unlit (MONO)

Hold down variation [A]

PROGRAMMING
[TR-REC]
MODE

EFFECT MODE

OFF, [

Explanation

Lit (PAD)
Unlit (INST)
Lit (KIT)
Unlit (SYSTEM)

If the INST select button or the EXTERNAL IN section's [STEP]

button is lit, that instrument is output to 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 B
Specifies the time until the screen saver is shown. If this is DFF,
the screen saver is not shown. (default:

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).

3. Press the [START/STOP] button to save the settings.

The settings are saved, and the TR-8 restarts.

-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

Erases the recorded content for an individual instrument, or deletes a pattern.

G Mode buttons
Controller

Explanation

[TR-REC] button

Step-records a pattern. "

[PTN SELECT] button

Select a pattern . "

[lNST PLAY] button

Lets you use the pads (m) to perform in real time.

You can perform even While a pattern is playing.

[lNST REC] button

Lets you realtime-record a pattern.

. . Refer to "INST-REC (Realtime Recording)"

DRUM
SELECT

Refer to UTR-REC (Step Recordlng)n

Refer to "Playing/Selecting/Controlling a Pattern"

[KIT] button

Select a kit. . . Refer to UChanglng Klts/lnstrurnentsn

[lNST] button

Selects the sound (tone) for an instrument.

. . Refer to UChanglng Klts/lnstrumentsn

[LAST STEP] button

Specifies the length of the pattern ... Refer to "TR-REC (Step Recording)"

Variation buttons [AHB]

Switches between variations (A/B) of a pattern . "

Refer to "Playing/Selecting/Controlling a Pattern"

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

Let you edit the parameters for reverb and delay.

Controller

Explanation

[LEVEL] knob

Volume of the reverb/delay

[TIME] knob

Length of the reverb/delay

[GATE] knob

Timing at which the reverb is cut off (only for reverb)

[FEEDBACK] knob

Delay repetitions (only for delay)

[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

[SIDE CHAIN] knob

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.

CD INST edit section

Here you can adjust the tonal character of the instrument.
What is an "INST"?
The TR-8lets you use 11 different INST (instruments; BASS DRUM-RIDE CYMBAL) in a pattern . You can assign a desired
sound (tone) to each instrument.
Controller

Explanation

[TUNE] knob

Tuning (pitch)

[DECAY] knob

Length of decay

[ATTACK] knob

Strength of the attack (only for BASS DRUM)

[SNAPPY] knob

Volume of the snare (stretched wires) (only for SNARE DRUM)

[COMP] knob

Amount of compressor effect (only for BASS DRUM and SNARE DRUM)

[LEVEL] fader

Volume

* For some tones, there might not be an effect.

G INST select button

Mode

Explanation

TR-REC

Selects the instrument for TR-REC. . . Refer to uTR-REC (Step Recording)n

DRUM SELECT-INST

Selects the instrument whose tone will be changed .

.. Refer to "Changing Kits/Instruments"

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)

Three steps will be one beat.

16th note triplet W

Six steps will be one beat.

16th note (),)

Four steps will be one beat.

32nd note ()I)

Eight steps will be one beat.

G Pad [l]-[ll](1NST)1 Pad [12]-[1 S](ROLL)I Pad [16](MUTE)

Mode

Explanation

TR-REC

For each step, specify whether the instrument will sound.

PTN SELECT

Select a pattern 1-16.

Pads [1 ]-[11 ](I NST) play instruments.

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.

INSTPLAY

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During realtime recording, the pads record the corresponding instrument.

INSTREC
KIT

Select kits 1-16.

INST

Select a tone for the instrument.

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G SCATTER section
Controller

Explanation

[SCATTER] knob

Selects the scatter type.

[DEPTH] button

If this is on, the [SCATTER] knob adjusts the scatter depth.

[ON] button

Enables the scatter function.

* 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

The current tempo is shown in the display (G).

Controller

Explanation

[TEMPO] knob

Adjusts the tempo.

[SHUFFLE] knob

Adjusts the amount of shuffle (bounce) .

[FINE] knob

Makes fine adjustments to the tempo.

[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.

Copying a pattern for an individual

instrument

Press the [START/STOP] button (O).

Use scatter (e) or INST edit (G)} to modify the

sound.

1.

Switch patterns by pressing the pad for the

pattern that you want to copy.

2.

Hold down the [PTN SELECT] button (a) and

press the INST select button(s} (0) ofllie
instrument(s} that you want to copy. (Multiple
selections are allowed.)

3.

When you've specified the instrument(s}, press the

[PTN SELECT] button (e).

4.

Press the pad (e) to which you want to paste the

pattern.

Selecting a pattern

1.
2.

Press the [PTN SELECT] button (e).

Use the pads (e) to select a pattern.
The selected pad blinks. It remains lit during
playback.
If you select the next pattern during playback, the
pad blinks.
You can have a range selection by pushing two
pads simultaneously. The selected patterns play
sequentially.

3.

Use the variation buttons (O) to select A or B.

If you make both buttons [A] and [B] light, A and
then B are played successively.

Generating a random pattern

You can automatically generate a random pattern .

This modifies the selected pattern.

1.
2.

Hold down the [PTN SELECT] button (e) and

press the SCATIER [ON] button (e).
To save, press the [TR-REC] button (blinks).

Deleting a pattern

1.
2.

Press the [PTN SELECT] button (e).

Hold down the [CLEAR] button (A) and use the
pads (e) to specify the pattern that you want to
delete.

Locking (not editable) a pattern

1.

Hold down the [PTN SELECT] button (e) and turn

the [TEMPO] knob (G).
The display indicates "OFF" (editable) or "Loc~' (not
editable).

Copying a pattern

1.

Press the [PTN SELECT] button (e).

* If a pattern is playing, stop it.

2.

Hold down the [PTN SELECT] button (e) and use

the pads (e) to specify the pattern that you want
to copy.

3.

Press the pad to which you want to paste the

pattern.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Here's how to return the TR-8 to its factory-set state.

1.

2.
3.

While holding down the [CLEAR] button, turn on the power.

The display indicates "; St" and the [START/ STOP] button blinks. If you decide to cancel the factory reset, turn off the
power.
Press the [START/STOP] button to execute the factory reset.
When the display indicates "cnp,"turn the TR-8's power off, then on again.

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.

Press the DRUM SElECT [KIT] button (0).

Press a lit pad (4D) to select a kit.

A pattern plays the inst

of the kit.

The selected pad blinks.

Changing an instrument's sound (tone)

Kit 1-16

This modifies the kit that is selected .

1.
2.
3.

Use the INST select buttons (CD) to select the

instrument whose tone you want to change.

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:
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:

.........

Press a lit pad (4D) to select its tone.

The selected pad blinks.

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Changing an instrument's gain

Changing an instrument's pan

1.
2.

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Press the DRUM SELECT [INST) button (0).

Press the DRUM SElECT [INST) button (0).

1.
2.

Hold down the INST select button (CD) and turn the
[TEMPO) knob (L64-O-R63).

Changing the type of reverb/delay/side

chain

Press the DRUM SELECT [KIT) button (0) .

Hold down the INST select button (CD) of the
instrument that you want to adjust, and turn the
[TEMPO) knob (CD).

Copying a kit

1.

Press the DRUM SElECT [KIT) button (0) .

1.
2.

Press the DRUM SElECT [INST) button (0).

2.

Press the [STEP) button (~) and use the pads

(e) to change the type ~deray,reverb, or side

Press a pad (4D) to select the kit that you want to

change.

3.

While holding down the [KIT) button

c!lain.

[TEMPO) knob (CD) to select the copy-source kit.

Turning each instrument's reverb/delay

on/off

1.
2.

(0), turn the

Press the DRUM SElECT [KIT] button (0).

(00)

Hold down the [STEP) button

and use the
INST select buttons (CD) to turn the setting on/off.

* As the copy-source, you can also select an original kit

(707/727/S0S/909).

4.

Press the blinking pad (4D) to execute the copy.

* Before executing the copy operation, you can exit

without copying by selecting "---" as the copy-source
or by pressing a different pad that is lit.

INST-REC (Realtime Recording)

In this method of recording, you create a pattern by
recording your performance on the pads (m ) in real time.
This will modify the pattern that is selected.

1.
2.

Press the [INST REC] button (e).

3.

Perform on the pads (m).

Operations in the INST edit section (G ) are not
recorded .

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.

Press the [START/STOP] button (0) to start

recording.

Adding accents to the performance

Playing a flam

1.

Hold down the DELAY [STEP] button (0) and playa

pad (m).

1.

Hold down the ACCENT [STEP] button (8) and use

the pads (m) to specify the steps.

Playing alternate sounds or weak beats

Deleting a recorded instrument from the

pattern

Function

Operation

Deleting a
specific region

During playback, hold down the

[CLEAR] button (A); the instrument
that's selected bYthe INST select
buttons (m) is deleted from the
region of the pattern that plays while
you hold down the [CLEAR] button.

Deleting all
notes

Hold down the INST select button

) of the instrument that you want to
delete, and press the [CLEAR] (8 )
button .

The following sounds allow you to play alternate sounds.

For the other sounds, you can specify weak beats.
707 B01/2,

707501 / 2,

707 RS/ Cowbell,

707 HC/Tambourine,

727 H/ L Bongo,

727 Mute/ Open H Conga,

727 H/ L Agogo,

727 Cabasa/ Maracas

1.

Hold down the REVERB [STEP] button (0) and play

a pad (m).

(e

TR-REC (Step Recording)

In this method of recording, you create a pattern by specifying the steps at which each instrument will sound.
This will modify the pattern that is selected. You can even play back the pattern while you're creating it.

1.
2.

Press the [TR-REC] button (0).

Use the variation buttons to select either A or B.

* If A and B are playing consecutively, you can hold down

[A] and press [B] to select A, or hold down [B] and press [A]
to select B.
* By holding down the [TR-REC] button and pressing [A]
or [BJ. you can edit the pattern of the specified variation
regardless of the pattern that's currently playing.

Playing alternate sounds or weak beats

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,

727 Mute/ Open H Conga,

727 Cabasa/Maracas

3.
4.

Use the [SCALE] button (6)) to specify the scale.

727 H/ L Agogo,

Press one of the INST select buttons (G) to select the

instrument that you want to record.

1.

5.

Use the pads (m) to specify the steps at which you

want the selected instrument to sound.

The pad lights dimly.

6.

Repeat steps 3-4.

Specifying the length of the pattern (LAST

STEP)

Specifying weak accents

1. Press the ACCENT [STEP] button (8).

2. For each step at which you want to specify a weak
accent, hold down the ACCENT [STEP] button (8) and
press the appropriate pad.

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 (m) to specify the last step.

* You can't specify LAST STEP if multiple patterns are

3.

1.
2.
3.

Press the [STEP] button (8).

Press the pads (m) for each step at which you want to
add an accent.

1. Press the [STEP] button (00).

2. Use the pads (m) to specify the steps at which you
3.

both.

* The volume of the accent and the volume of the weak

accent change in tandem .

Specifying a flam

1. Hold down the [TR-REC] button (0) and press a pad

Use the [LEVEl] knob (8) to adjust the volume of the

accent.

Applying reverb or delay

Use the ACCENT [LEVEL] knob (8) to specify the

volume of the weak accent.

* You can specify either an accent or a weak accent, not

selected .

Specifying accents

Hold down one of the INST select buttons (G) and

press the appropriate pad (m).

to specify a flam.
The pad is lit purple.

Specifying the flam spacing

You can choose the flam spacing in a range of eight steps.

want to apply reverb or delay.

1.

Use the knobs such as [LEVEL] and [TIME] (00) to

adjust the parameters.

* If you specify "0:' there will be no flam effect.

Deleting a recorded instrument from the

pattern

.. Refer to "INST-REC (Realtime Recording)"

Hold down the [TR-REC] button (0) and use the

[TEMPO] knob (0) to specify the flam spacing.

System Setti ngs

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.

MIDI messages of all channels are received.

The MIDI transmit channel will be 10.

[1]

The display indicates the channel (default: [

Onn (OMNI)

I
MIDI
clock source

Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel.

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)

Enabled only while you hold down the button .

Unlit (OFF)

Alternates between enabled/disabled each time you press the button

(default setting).

Lit (ON)

Only MIDI clock is received.

Unlit (OFF)

MIDI clock and START/STOP are received (default setting).

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

Hold down variation [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

Hold down variation [B]

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

Hold down [TAP] and turn the

[TEMPO] knob

IEFFECT mode
3.

[KIT]

Specifies whether data received from the MIDI IN connector will be

retransmitted from the MIDI OUT connector (ON: default) or will not be
retransmitted (OFF).

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)

The effect type is saved in the kit.

Unlit (SYSTEM)

All kits use the same effect type (default value).

Press the [START/STOP] button to save the settings.

The settings are saved, and the TR-8 restarts.

I
I

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

Date: Jul. 25, 2014

Version: 1,10

MIDI Implementation Chart

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

'3

Transmitted: MIDI OFFLINE

Transmitted: MIDI OFFLINE
Transmitted: MIDI OFFLINE
'4
'4
'4
'4

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All rights reserved, No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORAllON,

"
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

"
Velocitz
50
80
110
~3
~4

Model OMNI ~,POLY

Mode3 OMNI CfF,P(U

Mode2 OMNI ~,M~O

Mode4 OMNI CfF,MONO

ITR-909

Accent Off
Accent + 1
Accent +2

ITR-SOS
Accent Off
Accent + 1

The same processing will be carried out as whe!l Start is received

The same processing will be carried out as when All Notes Offis received
O:Yes
X:No

I TR-8 Update
Contents ofVer.l.l a
Data backup/restore

Instrument gain setting

Backup
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.

1.

2. Turn the [TEMPO] knob while holding down each

instrument button from [BD] to [RC].

2. Connect your computerto the TR-8's USB port via USB

Its range is from

cable.

Lock pattern data

4. Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files in the"BACKUP"folderto

Turn the [TEMPO] knob w hile holding dow n the [PTN SELECT] button

your computer.
PATIERN 1-16

a to 200(-24dB to +24dB).

This parameter is stored within each kit.

3. Open the "TR-8" drive folder on your com puter.

KITl-16

Press the [KIT] button .

to lock or unlock the current pattern.

When pattern is locked any editing is erased in the case of turning off

TRS KIT1.PRM- TRS KIT16.PRM

TRS PTN1.PRM-TR8 PTN16.PRM

5. After copying is completed, disconnect the USB cable.

CWftfillliifi:'Q

the pow er or choosing another pattern.

Edit Pattern AlB while playing the sequencer

Press the [A] or the [B] button w hile holding dow n the [TR-REC] button.

Right-click on the "TR-8" icon in "My Computer" and execute "Eject':

.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.

6. Turn the TR-8 power off.

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.

4. Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files into the"RESTORE"folder.

5. After copying is completed, disconnect the USB cable.
4Wftfilll iif!:fP
Right-click on the "TR-8" icon in "M y Computer" and execute "Eject':

Press [ON] w hile holding dow n the [DEPTH] button .

Scatter is enabled in current cycle only.

Improved roll function

To play rolls, you can either press the instrument play buttons ([STEP1][STEPll]) first and then the roll
variation ([STEP12]-[STEPl S]) buttons, or vice versa.

MIDI Local On/Off and MIDI Controller mode

1. Stop the sequencer.
2. Turn the [SCATTER] knob while holding down the [LAST
STEP] button.

411IW;,
Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.

6. Turn the TR-8 power off.

LOCAL ON
LOCAL OFF
MIDI CONTROLLER

It produces sound through any operation including

external MIDI messaae.
It produces sound only throuqh external MIDI messaqe.
It doesn't produce sound through any operation, only
outouts MIDI messaae.

MIDI velocity is variable via accent setting

Select kit number via program change messages
MIDI implementation of scatter via control change
CC#70
CC#68
CC#69

SCATTERSW
SCATTER TYPE
SCATTER DEPTH

MIDI implementation of effect via note messages

CO
DO
ED
FO
GO

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ACCENT PATIERN ALL ON/ OFF

REVERB rl.TIERN ALL ON/OFF
DELEY PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
EXT.IN PATIERN ALL ON/OFF
ACCENT PATIERN ALL MUTE
REVERB rl.TIERN ALL MUTE
DELEY PATTERN ALL MUTE
EXT.IN PATIERN ALL MUTE

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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.

Scatter [ON] button mode

1. While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the
power.

2. Press [STEPS]
ON

lunlatch

OFF

Latch(default)

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

Onl MIDI clock is recei ved

MIDI dock, la, and st

messa es are received (default)

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 using INST-PLAY (realtime performance) or INST-REC (realtime

recording), you can hold down the ACCENT [STEP] button and press a

assigned to ASSIGNABLE OUT.

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).

Properly speaking, an instrument assigned to ASSIGNABLE OUT

should not be output from MIX OUT.

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 show n w hen you press a pad
now distinguishes the tone.
TR-808 t
TR-909 t

e
e

Pink
Yellow

Contents ofVer. 1.10

Data backup/restore

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.

4. Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files into the "RESTORE"folder.

cable.

3. Open the "TR-8" drive folder on your com puter.

4. Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files in the"BACKUP"folderto

5. After copying is com pleted, disconnect the USB cable.

.Wftfii.iiil*:i,.
Right-click on the "TR-8"icon in "My Computer" and execute "Eject:'

your computer.
K1T1-16
PATIERN 1-16

Restore
1. Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.

TRS KIT1.PRM-TRS KIT16.PRM

TRS PTN1.PRM-TRS PTN16.PRM

5. After copying is completed, disconnect the USB cable.

Wftfiilli'ii:i,.

411IW,;,
Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.

6. Turn the TR-8 power off.

Right-click on the "TR-8" icon in "My Computer" and execute "Eject."

411IW;,
Drag the "TR-8" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.

6. Turn the TR-8 power off.

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TR-8 Update
Instrument gain settina

1. Press the [KIT] button.

2. Turn the [TEMPO] knob while holding down each

MIDI imDlementation of scatter via control chanae

i ,

instrument button from [8D] to [RC].

Its range is from

CC#70
CC#68
CC#69

a to 200 (-24 dB to +24 dB).

This parameter is stored within each kit.

SCATIERSW
SCATIERTYPE
SCATIER DEPTH

Lock pattern data

Turn the [TEMPO] knob while holding down the [PTN SELECT] button

co

to lock or unlock the current pattern.

DO
EO
FO
GO

When pattern is locked any editing is erased in the case ofturning off

the power or choosing another pattern.

ACCENTPATIERN ALL ON/OFF

REVERB PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
DELAY PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
EXT. IN ~TIERN ALL ON/OFF
ACCENTPATIERNALL MUTE
REVERB PATTERN ALL MUTE
DELAY PATTERN ALL MUTE
EXT. IN ~TIERN ALL MUTE

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Press the [A] or the [B] button while holding down the [TR-REC]

button.

Real time recording via external MIDI messages

Sync reset

Press the [START/STOP] button while holding down the [TAP] button.

MIDI Off

When you playa pattern, it returns to the beginning immediately.

No MIDI messages are transmitted out when the MIDI channel is set
to OFF.

Scatter 1cycle 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.

Improved roll function

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

[STEP15]) buttons, or vice versa.

MIDI Local On/Off and MIDI Controller mode

1. Stop the sequencer.

2. Turn the [SCATTER] knob while holding down the [LAST
STEP] button.
LOCAL ON

It produces sound through any operation induding

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.

1. While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the

power.

2.

Press [STEP6].
ON
OFF

Onl MIDI dock is received

MIDI dock, la, and st
messa es are received (default)

17X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion Installation Guide

This document explains how to install and activate the 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion.

Procedure of activation

About the Activation

1. Updating the TR-8 System Program

Before you use the 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion, you

2. Installing the USB Driver

need to activate the software after installing.

* You will also need the "Roland Account Service"

3. Installing the Utility

account that you used when downloading the

7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion.

4. Starting Activation from the Utility

* One TR-8 unit can be activated for each purchase. If

5. Activating

you need activations for multiple TR-8 units, you'll

need to purchase the corresponding number.

* Once activation has been performed, it cannot be

canceled.

Updating the TR-8 System Program

From the Roland product support website (http://www.roland.com/support!).downloadthe TR-8 System Program Ver.l.ll or later, and update
the system program as directed by the instructions.

Installing the USB Driver

From the Roland product support website (http://www.roland.com/support!).downloadthe appropriate TR-8 driver for your computer, and
install it as directed by the instructions.

Installing the Utility

Install the utility.

Mac OS

Windows
1. Right-clickthe compressed file that you downloaded,

1. Double-clickthe compressed file that you downloaded; it

and click "Extract All."

will be decompressed.

A folder containing the compressed files is created.

A folder containing the compressed files is created.

* If "Extract All" is not show n, use your ow n decompression

* If double-clicking does not decompress the file, use your own

software to decompress the file.

decompression software to decompress it.

2. Open the extracted folder.

2. Open the extracted folder.

3.

3. Double-clickthe file named "TR-8 Utility.pkg."

Double-clickthe file named "TR-8 Utility Installer.exe."

4. Follow the directions the installer shows.

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4. Follow the directions the installer shows.

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Starting Activation from the Utility

1. Connect your computer to the Internet.

4. Click the MIDllnputiOutput button; as the MIDI input!

output ports, choose TR-8 (Mac OS) orTR-8 CTRL
(Windows).

2. Connect the TR-8 to your computer via USB.

3. Start the utility.

5. Click the [Launch Activator] button.

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You've Registered Using E-mail Address and

Password on the Roland Account Service

You've Registered Using Your Facebook Id on

the Roland Account Service

1. Click the radio button near by "Users who registered

1. Click the radio button near by "Users who registered on

on Roland Account Service with email address and

Roland Account Service with a Facebook Account."

password."

2.

2. Click the Facebook logo to open the Facebook login

screen.

Input your E-mail address and Password in each field.

3. Click the [Activate] button below.

3.

The screen indicates "Activation is complete. Thank you!".

Log in to the Facebook account that you registered in

Roland account service.
When login is complete, the Facebook login screen closes.

4. Click the [OK] button.

4. Click the [Activate] button below.

You return to the activator screen.

Proceed to step 6.

The screen indicates "Activation is com plete. Thankyoul".

5.

Click the [OK] button.

You return to the activator screen.

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.

In the utility screen, click the [Exit] button.

This completes activation.
When you power-on the TR-8, it indicates "707."