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roland_tr-8 [2020/10/25 13:32] – ↷ Page moved from tool:hardware:roland_tr-8 to roland_tr-8 rjtroland_tr-8 [2024/05/22 20:30] (current) – Started MIDI section, added tinyloops link, still needs a reorg rjt
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 ====== Roland TR-8 ====== ====== Roland TR-8 ======
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 +Don't worry, no one else likes the green either. 
 + 
 +===== MIDI ===== 
 + 
 +I've started using [[Reaper]] to sequence the TR-8. Makes it less fuss to save and backup presets, lets you store knob positions, lets you change those values over time. 
 + 
 +FIXME → Add the .INS and other files I use. 
 + 
 +FIXME → Add table of MIDI CC info, etc.
  
 ===== Notes ===== ===== Notes =====
 +
 ==== Flam ==== ==== Flam ====
 On a drum kit a //flam// is when you hit a drum with both sticks //almost// at the same time. On a drum kit a //flam// is when you hit a drum with both sticks //almost// at the same time.
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 ==== Ghost Notes ==== ==== Ghost Notes ====
-//Ghost notes// are extra samples you can using in the sequence of another. For example in your bass drum pattern you add your regular notes, then by holding+//Ghost notes// are extra samples you can use for you selected drum. Depending on the kit you're using they can be really different. To use, just hold down the the instruments button (the one under the slider: ''BD'', ''SD'', ''LT'', etc.). 
 + 
 +===== Kits ===== 
 + 
 +The 'DRUM SELECT' section lets you select different drums and drum kits (and effects; see §[[#Effects]]). 
 + 
 +  - pink: 808 
 +  - yellow: 909 
 +  - pink: 808 (alternate, with maracas, clave, and congas instead of clap, rim shot and toms) 
 +  - orange: 707 
 +  - blue: 727 
 +  - yellow: 909 (alternate) 
 + 
 +To change kits over MIDI send a program change (PC) command with the number of the kit (0-15).
  
 ===== Effects ===== ===== Effects =====
 +
 As well as using ''STEP'' to have reverb and delay only on certain steps, you can can limit them to certain instruments (very handy!). Press ''KIT'', then hold ''STEP'' on reverb or delay, then toggle things on and off with their buttons under the sliders. As well as using ''STEP'' to have reverb and delay only on certain steps, you can can limit them to certain instruments (very handy!). Press ''KIT'', then hold ''STEP'' on reverb or delay, then toggle things on and off with their buttons under the sliders.
  
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 ===== Settings ===== ===== Settings =====
-To enter settings hold ''PTN SELECT'' when turning on, and keep held until it's booted.+ 
 +To enter settings hold ''PTN SELECT'' when turning on, and keep held until it's booted. From there:
  
 ==== Colours ==== ==== Colours ====
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   - Dimmed white, red, green, white   - Dimmed white, red, green, white
   - Dimmed pink, purple, peach, blue   - Dimmed pink, purple, peach, blue
 +
 +==== MIDI Clock ====
 +
 +When booted into settings, if the first button is unlit it will use it's own clock.
 +
 +Press first button to sync to devices plugged into 'MIDI IN', or USB.
 +
 +Also, if the second button is lit you can use the MIDI OUT like a MIDI THRU. This means it will pass-through MIDI signals from MIDI IN without effecting them. Usually hardware has ports for IN, OUT, and THRU.
 +
 +I guess it always sends clock via MIDI OUT?
 +
 +Press ''START/STOP'' to save any changes you make.
 +
 +==== Output Channel ====
 +
 +Instead of send all the instruments to both channels you can send particular ones (including the external in/s) to particular channels, allowing you to mix them differently.
 +
 +After booting into settings hold the A and B buttons to assign things.
 +
 +==== Volume ====
 +
 +By the default the volume is boosted. I'd found myself getting lots of distortion.
 +
 +You can disable the boost by deselecting Step 3 (AKA Low Tom).
  
 ==== See Also ==== ==== See Also ====
   * [[yt>V1wlJe82VmI|Roland TR 8 boot mode, hidden functions part 1]] and [[yt>n-gKmdyuWTw|part 2]]   * [[yt>V1wlJe82VmI|Roland TR 8 boot mode, hidden functions part 1]] and [[yt>n-gKmdyuWTw|part 2]]
 +
 +===== Firmware =====
 +
 +You can check your firmware by holding 14 and 16 which powering on. When on press start/stop and the version will be displayed in the tempo window.
 +
 +Release notes are: https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/tr-8/updates_drivers/9d8e26ad-8810-479e-84d7-13d3f1362497/
 +
 +Updating works fine with [[Linux]] (they only mention [[microsoft_windows|Windows]] and Mac), you're just putting it into a mode where the OS will see it as a storage device and moving a file over.
  
 ===== See Also ===== ===== See Also =====
   * [[yt>d7n9-h4YNSk|Producer's Guide To... Roland TR 8]] - Nice intro video to using the TR-8   * [[yt>d7n9-h4YNSk|Producer's Guide To... Roland TR 8]] - Nice intro video to using the TR-8
 +  * [[yt>elOpe5IYobk|Roland AIRA TR-8 Tutorial (Settings, Sequencing, FX, Sidechain)]] - Another one.
   * https://www.rolandcorp.com.au/blog/ultimate-guide-aira-tr-8   * https://www.rolandcorp.com.au/blog/ultimate-guide-aira-tr-8
 +  * https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/tr-8/owners_manuals/
 +  * [[https://tinyloops.com/doc/roland_tr-8/|Roland TR-8]] guide on tinyloops.com.
 +    * The [[https://tinyloops.com/doc/roland_tr-8/midi.html|MIDI]] page is nicely laid out (but pre 7×7 update).
 +
 +{{tag>hardware instrument music-making tool drum-machine guide Roland}}
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