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General| Type | Drum Machine |
|---|---|
| Polyphony | 8 voices |
| Power Supply | 9V DC |
| Sounds | 16 drum sounds |
| Memory | 6 songs |
| Tempo | 40-300 BPM |
| MIDI | MIDI In/Out |
| Outputs | Stereo Out, Headphone Out |
Basic safety rules for using the product to prevent fire, electric shock, or injury.
Details on compliance with FCC rules for interference in residential installations.
Identifies and labels all controls, indicators, and connectors on the TR-505.
Describes the TR-505's main features, including programmable rhythms, voices, and interfaces.
Details on connecting the TR-505 to audio systems, mixers, and MIDI devices.
Explains the different operational modes like Track Play, Pattern Play, Step Write, and Tap Write.
Instructions for manually playing and testing individual drum sounds and accents.
Guide on how to play the built-in demonstration songs and adjust tempo/volume.
How to choose and play preprogrammed rhythm patterns using group and number keys.
Steps to adjust the volume for individual drum sounds and accents via the Level Key.
Guide for writing and playing user-created rhythm tracks using preset patterns.
Information on track length, total bars available, and managing track bar allocation.
Initial steps before creating patterns via Step or Tap Writing modes.
Detailed instructions for pattern creation using the step-by-step input method.
Guide on creating patterns by tapping to a metronome's beat.
How to play individual patterns and sequences of patterns (blocks).
Instructions for resuming playback from a stopped point using the Continue Start function.
Explanation of how step and scale settings influence rhythm pattern timing and resolution.
How to choose different scales for rhythm patterns, affecting step resolution.
How to define the final step for a pattern, controlling its length.
Method for duplicating patterns to different memory locations for editing or reordering.
How to connect multiple patterns to play as a single, longer sequence.
Overview of functions for editing tracks, including inserting, deleting, and replacing patterns.
Procedures for assigning specific bars and deleting segments within tracks.
Instructions for copying track segments and starting playback from a chosen bar.
How to use an optional pedal switch for controlling start/stop functions.
Process for saving tracks and patterns onto an external tape recorder.
Steps to confirm successful saving of data to tape by checking for errors.
How to load previously saved tracks and patterns back into the TR-505.
How to navigate and change MIDI parameters using the MIDI Key interface.
How to synchronize the TR-505 with external MIDI devices for tempo and start/stop.
Setting the OMNI mode for MIDI channel reception to discriminate or receive all channels.
How to set MIDI key numbers for individual drum voices for MIDI transmission/reception.
How to assign MIDI transmit channels for individual drum voices.
Connecting the TR-505 as a master to other MIDI devices acting as slaves.
Connecting the TR-505 as a slave to MIDI master devices like sequencers.
Utilizing the TR-505 as a sound source for external MIDI instruments.
How the TR-505 sends MIDI data to other rhythm machines and synthesizers.
Lists and describes the rhythms available in Pattern Group A.
Lists and describes the rhythms available in Pattern Group B (Triplet Time).
Lists and describes the rhythms available in Pattern Group C (Latin Rhythm, etc.).
Detailed breakdown of MIDI messages transmitted by the TR-505, including status, data, and description.
Detailed breakdown of MIDI messages recognized by the TR-505, including notes and system messages.
A chart summarizing the implementation of various MIDI functions like channel, mode, and note number.
Detailed visual notation for all preset rhythm patterns, showing step-by-step note placement.
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