Roland TR-505 - Page 6

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OUTLINE
OF THE TR-505
The Rhythm
Composer TR-505
is a fully programm-
able rhythm
machine with 48 different
rhythm pat-
terns preprogrammed.
The
16 digital drum voices
are a basic drum
set
and
some Latin percussions,
allowing wide variety of
rhythms.
The TR-505 allows
you to program 6 Rhythm Tracks
or tunes (altogether
423 bars) from the 48
user-pro-
grammed
and another 48 preset
rhythm patterns.
There are two methods
for programming
a
rhythm
pattern;
Step Writing in which we enter
or load one
step at a time without
worrying about tempo, and Tap
Writing that is
programming
a
rhythm
by actually
tapping the Instrument
Keys.
The large display
window
makes the operation
easier.
The
Tape Interface function
makes it possible
to save
the
data on a tape and later load
it back.
The MIDI
Connectors on the rear panel interfaces
with other MID!
devices for sync'ing or using
the
TR-505
as a sound source.