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General| Type | Analog Drum Machine |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 1980 |
| Sound Generation | Analog Synthesis |
| Number of Sounds | 16 |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI | No |
| Memory | 32 Patterns |
| Number of Tracks | 1 |
| Tempo Range | 40-240 BPM |
| Outputs | Individual Outputs for Each Sound |
| Controls | Volume |
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor |
| Inputs | External trigger input |
Explains connecting TR-808 to DIN-SYNC bus using a 5-pin DIN connector and slide switch.
Details connecting TR-808 to MIDI bus using a special MIDI cable and a 7-pin connector.
Describes selecting TR-808 operation modes via the SYNC slide switch (INPUT, OUTPUT, MIDI).
Explains the LED indicator under the START/STOP button for MIDI operation mode and command reception.
Selects MIDI channel for data receiving; default is channel 10.
Specifies the program number set as active after interface reset; default is program 1.
Enables or disables the indication of received MIDI data via the LED indicator.
Calibrates amplitude of trigger pulses for TR-808 sound generators for correct launch.
Sets the brightness level of the LED indicator installed under the START/STOP button.
Explains that the interface accepts only "Note On" and "Program Change" MIDI commands.
Details accepted MIDI note numbers (0-120) and their assignment to TR-808 sound generators.
Explains how Program Change commands control synchronization and sound generator launching.
Details the use of "MIDI Clock", "Start", "Stop", and "Continue" for sequencer control.
Explains how SysEx messages are used for remote control, parameter changes, and map definitions.
Outlines the thirty-month warranty terms and conditions for the equipment.
Explains how the LED indicator shows error status and lists error codes and descriptions.
Lists drum sound assignments for various MIDI standards (C/M, GM, GS, XG) by note number.
Provides a detailed chart of MIDI functions, transmission, reception, and remarks.
Offers solutions to common problems and frequently asked questions regarding the interface.
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