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General| Sound Engine | PCM |
|---|---|
| MIDI | In/Out/Thru |
| User Patterns | 64 user patterns |
| Type | Drum Machine |
| Outputs | Stereo: L/R, 4 assignable outputs |
| Presets | 50 preset patterns |
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor |
| Dimensions | 320 x 220 x 55 mm |
Basic safety precautions for operation and handling of electrical products.
Standard operational mode for performing and playing sounds.
Mode for modifying settings like Patch, Feel Patch, and Setup.
Highlights key capabilities and technologies of the R-8M.
Guidelines for connecting and using the power supply safely.
Information about the internal battery and memory preservation.
Explains various system connection examples using MIDI.
Guide on playing instruments and experiencing preset songs.
Explains the core concepts of Section, Patch, and Feel Patch.
Details the different memory areas (Setup, Memory, Temporary, Instrument).
Describes how MIDI messages are processed by the R-8M.
Overview of the R-8M's operational modes and navigation.
Detailed explanation of Patch parameters and structure.
How to assign and edit instruments within a Patch.
Using MIDI control messages for expressive performance.
Settings for independent sound modules within a Patch.
How parameters change based on note distance from a reference note.
How instruments sound at the reference note in a Performance Section.
Naming, storing, copying, exchanging, and clearing Patches.
Initializing Patch settings in the temporary area.
Explains Regular Feel and Random Feel concepts.
How to select and modify Feel Patch settings.
Selecting instruments and parameters for Feel Patch modification.
Detailed settings for Groove and Velocity Feel.
Randomly modifying instrument parameters.
Storing, writing, exchanging, and clearing Feel Patches.
Configuring MIDI communication parameters.
Protecting internal memory from accidental changes.
Mapping program change messages to Patches/Feel Patches.
Connecting multiple R-8Ms to increase polyphony.
Information on using RAM cards for data storage.
Procedure to copy internal data to a RAM card.
Procedure to copy data from a RAM card into the R-8M.
Additional useful functions of the R-8M.
Resetting the R-8M to its original factory configuration.
Explanation of MIDI concepts and terminology.
Solutions for common operational problems.
Explains error codes and recommended actions.
Comprehensive list of all settable parameters and their ranges.
List of all factory and user Patches with names and remarks.
List of Feel Patches and their described effects.
Detailed chart of MIDI message support.
Technical details, dimensions, weight, and included items.
Specific warnings and safety information for Nordic countries.
German compliance statement for the apparatus.
FCC compliance information for radio and television interference.
Canadian compliance statement for radio noise emissions.
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