Parameter
|
Control
|
Values
|
Notes
|
MIDI Channel
|
Tempo
|
OFF
C1 - C16 ONn (OMNI) |
When a specific channel is set, this will be both Receive and Transmit channel
When OMNI is set, the Receive channel is ALL, the Transmit channel is 10 |
Midi Clock source
|
PAD 1
|
LIT (AUTO)
Unlit (INTERNAL) |
In AUTO, clock can either be via MIDI or USB, with USB having priority
|
MIDI THRU
|
PAD 2
|
LIT (ON)
UNLIT (OFF) |
When ON, MIDI out is also MIDI THRU
|
Output Boost
|
PAD 3
|
LIT (ON)
UNLIT (OFF) |
Boosts the output level of the MIX outputs only
|
External IN Mode
|
PAD 4
|
LIT (STEREO)
UNLIT (MONO) |
Sets the EXTERNAL audio inputs to either a single STEREO pair, or two MONO
|
Scatter Mode
|
PAD 5
|
LIT (Momentary)
UNLIT (Latch) |
When set to LATCH, SCATTER will remain on when the SCATTER button is pressed.
|
MIDI Play/Stop
|
PAD 6
|
LIT (ON)
UNLIT (OFF) |
When switched ON, only MIDI clock is received at MIDI in. When OFF, CLOCK STOP and START can be received
|
Sequencer Timing
|
PAD 7
|
LIT (ON)
UNLIT (OFF) |
When ON, sequencer uses precise timing, when OFF sequencer emulates TR-808 timing.
|
Scale
|
Scale
|
LIT (ON)
UNLIT (OFF) |
When ON, scale is changed by holding SCALE and turning TEMPO knob
When OFF, pressing SCALE button cycles through the scale settings |
Assignable OUT A
|
VARI 1
|
Instrument or External Button
|
Assigns an instrument or the external in to assignable output A
|
Assignable OUT B
|
VARI 2
|
Instrument or External Button
|
Assigns an instrument or the external in to assignable output B
|
Screen Saver
|
TAP + TEMPO
|
OFF - 20 (Default = 5)
|
Press and hold TAP and turn TEMPO knob to set time in minutes. Set to OFF to disable
|
PAD Colour Scheme
|
SCATTER DEPTH + WHEEL
|
1 = Default
2 = Dimmed Default 3 -6 = Other Schemes |
Press and hold SCATTER DEPTH and trun SCATTER wheel to select the desired scheme
|
PAD Note Mode
|
TR-REC
|
LIT (PAD)
UNLIT (INST) |
When LIT, pressing the instrument PAD value cycles between STRONG, WEAK, OFF
When UNLIT, PAD value is set by holding INST button and pressing PAD. |
Effect Mode
|
KIT
|
LIT (KIT)
UNLIT (GLOBAL) |
When LIT, the effect type is saved with the selected drum kit When UNLIT, all kits have the same effect
|
Pattern Operations
Function
|
Selector
|
Controller
|
Notes
|
Select a Pattern
|
PTN SELECT
|
PAD
| |
Random Pattern
|
PTN SELECT (HOLD)
|
SCATTER ON
|
Sequencer needs to be stopped
|
Copy
Whole Pattern |
PTN SELECT (HOLD)
|
PAD
|
Sequencer needs to be stopped
Whilst PTN SELECT pressed, press PAD to be copied from , then press PAD for the pattern to be copied to |
Copy
Instrument Pattern |
PTN SELECT (HOLD)
|
INST
|
Sequencer needs to be stopped
Whilst PTN SELECT pressed, press INST button for instruments to be copied, then press PAD for the pattern to be copied to |
Delete a Pattern
|
PTN SELECT
|
CLEAR (HOLD)
|
Press the PAD corresponding to the pattern to be deleted
|
Pattern Lock
|
PTN SELECT (HOLD)
|
TEMPO
|
Turn TEMPO knob to 'LcK' to prevent overwriting a pattern when editing a pattern
|
The current version of this doc can be found at http://airainfo.org/files/tr-8_cheatsheet.pdf
Roland TR-8 Cheatsheet by Nig@airainfo.org
Kit Operations
Function
|
Selector
|
Controller
|
Notes
|
Select a Kit
|
DRUM SELECT KIT
|
PAD
| |
Copy a Kit
|
DRUM SELECT KIT
| ||
Adjust Instrument Gain
|
DRUM SELECT KIT
|
Instrument Button + Tempo Knob
|
Value range 0 - 200
|
Change Instrument
|
DRUM SELECT INST
|
Instrument Button + PAD
|
The number of available Instruments depends on whether the 7x7 expansion is installed
|
Adjust Instrument Panning
|
DRUM SELECT INST
|
Instrument Button + Tempo Knob
|
Value range L64 - R64
|
Effect Operations
Function
|
Selector
|
Controller
|
Notes
|
Select Reverb Type
|
DRUM SELECT INST
|
Reverb STEP + PAD
|
PADs 1 thru 8 only
|
Apply Reverb Step
|
Reverb STEP
|
PAD
| |
Disable Instrument Reverb
|
DRUM SELECT KIT
|
REVERB STEP (HOLD)
|
Press INST buttons to Select/deselect
|
Select Delay Type
|
DRUM SELECT INST
|
DELAY STEP + PAD
|
PADs 1 thru 8 only
|
Apply Delay Step
|
Delay STEP
|
PAD
| |
Disable Instrument Delay
|
DRUM SELECT KIT
|
DELAY STEP (HOLD)
|
Press INST buttons to Select/deselect
|
Select Side Chain
|
External In STEP
|
PAD
|
PADs 1 thru 8 only
|
Apply Side Chain Step
|
External In STEP
|
PAD
|
Step Recording
Function
|
Selector
|
Controller
|
Notes
|
Pattern Length
|
LAST STEP PAD Specifies the number of steps in the sequence (default = 16)
| ||
Apply Accent
|
ACCENT STEP
|
PAD
|
Press the PAD corresponding to the step where an accent should be played
|
Apply Reverb Step
|
Reverb STEP
|
PAD
| |
Apply Delay Step
|
Delay STEP
|
PAD
| |
Delete Pattern Part
|
CLEAR (HOLD)
|
Instrument Button
|
Steps are cleared whilst CLEAR button is pressed
|
Delete Instrument From Pattern
|
Instrument Button (HOLD)
|
CLEAR
| |
Play both Pattern A and B
|
Press A and B
|
Parts A and B will play consecutively
| |
Edit Pattern A or B whilst playing
|
TR-REC
|
A or B
| |
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