Roland TR-8S Reference Manual

14
Playing Patterns
Master Effects
1. Press the MASTER FX [ON] button to make it light.
2. Use the MASTER FX [CTRL] knob to adjust the
depth of the effect.
Assigning a Parameter to the MASTER FX [CTRL] Knob
1. Hold down the [CTRL SELECT] button and turn the
MASTER FX [CTRL] knob.
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“KIT: MASTER FX” (p. 23)
Assigning Parameters to the [CTRL] Knobs
(CTRL SELECT)
You can assign parameters to the [CTRL] knobs of the instrument
edit section, and control those parameters while the pattern plays
back.
1. Press the [CTRL SELECT] button to make it light.
The CTRL SELECT screen appears.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a parameter.
The same parameter is selected for all [CTRL] knobs.
3. Press the [CTRL SELECT] button once again.
The [CTRL SELECT] button goes dark, and you exit the CTRL
SELECT screen.
Assigning a Different Function for Each
Instrument to the [CTRL] Knob
1. While holding down the [CTRL SELECT] button,
press a [BD]–[RC] button.
The parameter that’s assigned to the [CTRL] knob is displayed.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a parameter.
3. Press the [CTRL SELECT] button.
The [CTRL SELECT] button goes dark, and you exit the screen.
MEMO
You can also select from the assignable parameters by holding
down the [CTRL SELECT] button and directly operating the
[CTRL] knob.
5 The assignment that you make is saved in the “User”
parameter which you can select in step 2 of “Assigning
Parameters to the [CTRL] Knobs (CTRL SELECT)” (p. 14).
Adjusting the Tempo
1. Turn the [TEMPO] knob to adjust the tempo.
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and turning the [TEMPO]
knob, you can adjust the setting in steps of 0.1 units.
The tempo is shown in the TEMPO display.
Tap Tempo
Here’s how to tap-input the tempo.
1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the
[ENTER] button three or more times.
The tempo is specified as the average timing at which you press
the button.
Marking the Tempo
You can temporarily memorize the current tempo value, and recall it
later.
MEMO
The marked tempo is not saved.
Marking the tempo
Here’s how to mark the current tempo value.
1. Hold down the [MUTE] button and press the
[UTILITY] button.
Recalling the tempo
Here’s how to switch to the marked tempo value.
1. Hold down the [MUTE] button and press the
[COPY] button.

Roland TR-8S Specifications

General

USB port	Yes
Apple docking	No
USB connector type	USB Type-B
USB ports quantity	1
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Current	2 A
Power supply type	AC
Display type	LCD
Product color	Black
USB direct playback	-

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	263 mm
Width	409 mm
Height	58 mm
Weight	2100 g