Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer system settings
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To access the system settings for the Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer, hold the [PTN SELECT] button while powering the unit on.
Press the [START/STOP] button to save your settings and restart the TR-8.
| Parameter | Controller | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDI channel | [TEMPO] knob | OFF, C1-C16 | Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel. |
| The display indicates the channel (default: C10). | |||
| ONn (OMNI) | MIDI messages of all channels are received. | ||
| The MIDI transmit channel will be 10. | |||
| MIDI clock source | [1] | 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. | ||
| MIDI through | [2] | Lit (ON) | 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). |
| Unlit (OFF) | |||
| BOOST mode | [3] | Lit (ON) | Boosts the output level of the MIX OUT jacks and the ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks (default: ON). |
| Unlit (OFF) | |||
| EXTERNAL IN select | [4] | Lit (STEREO) | Specifies whether the audio input from the EXTERNAL IN jacks will be stereo (default setting) or mono x 2. |
| Unlit (MONO) | |||
| SCATTER [ON] button1 | [5] | Lit (ON) | Enabled only while you hold down the button |
| Unlit (OFF) | Alternates between enabled/disabled each time you press the button (default setting). | ||
| MIDI realtime message reception1 | [6] | Lit (ON) | Only MIDI clock is received. |
| Unlit (OFF) | MIDI clock and START/STOP are received (default setting). | ||
| Pattern sequencer’s operating mode1 | [7] | Lit (ON) | The pattern sequencer operates with precise timing. |
| Unlit (OFF) | The pattern sequencer operates with timing that models the TR-808 (default setting). | ||
| HIHAT link1 | [8] | Lit (ON) | Use the CH [TUNE] knob to simultaneously adjust the tuning of CH and OH. The CH [LEVEL] fader simultaneously adjusts the volume of CH and OH. The OH [TUNE] knob adjusts the master tuning of cymbal-type sounds (TR-606/TR-808 sounds only). |
| Unlit (OFF) | The CH/OH tuning and volume are adjusted by each controller (default setting). | ||
| SCALE operations1 | [SCALE] | 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) | ||
| 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. |
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| ASSIGNABLE OUT B | 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. |
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| Screen-saver | Hold town [TAP] and turn the [TEMPO] knob | Specifies the time until the screen saver is shown. If this is OFF, the screen saver is not shown (default: 5 min). | |
| PROGRAMMING mode | [TR-REC] | Lit (PAD) | Each time you press the pad, the setting is switched in the order of Strong > Weak > Off. |
| Unlit (INST) | By holding down the INST select button and pressing a pad, you can enter a weak note (default value). | ||
| EFFECT mode | [KIT] | Lit (KIT) | The effect type is saved in the kit. |
| Unlit (SYSTEM) | All kits use the same effect type (default value). | ||
MIDI Local On/Off and MIDI Controller mode
This setting is available during normal operation while the sequencer is stopped.
Turn the [SCATTER] knob while holding down the [LAST STEP] button.
| Mode | Explanation |
|---|---|
| LOCAL ON | It produces sound through any operation including 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. |