Roland TR-8S Reference Manual

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Editing the Pattern Settings (Pattern Setting)
Here’s how to specify the kit and tempo used by a pattern.
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [PTN
SELECT] button.
The PTN SETTING screen appears.
2. Select a parameter.
2-1. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a parameter.
2-2. Press the [ENTER] button.
3. Modify values.
3-1. Use the [VALUE] knob to edit the parameter value.
3-2. Press the [ENTER] button.
You return to parameter selection (step 2).
4. Press the [PTN SELECT] button.
You exit the PTN SETTING screen.
MEMO
You can also edit the value by holding down the [ENTER]
button and turning the [VALUE] knob in step 2-2.
PTN SETTING: KIT
Parameter Value Explanation
Sw OFF, ON
OFF: When you switch patterns, the kit
does not change.
ON: When you switch patterns, the kit
also switches to the kit specified by
PTN SETTIN: KIT Number.
* This setting is effective when [UTILITY]
GENERAL: KitSel = PTN.
Number 001–128
Selects the kit that the pattern uses
when PTN SETTING: KIT Sw is ON.
* This setting is effective when [UTILITY]
GENERAL: KitSel = PTN.
PTN SETTING
Parameter Value Explanation
Tempo 40.0–300.0
Specifies the tempo of the pattern.
* When [UTILITY] GENERAL: TempoSrc =
PTN, the tempo specified here is used.
The tempo specified here is also shown
in the TEMPO display.
* When [UTILITY] GENERAL: TempoSrc
= SYSTEM, the tempo specified here
is not used. The tempo shown in
the TEMPO display (specified by the
[TEMPO] knob) is used.
Scale
8th (T),
16th (T),
16th, 32nd
Selects the scale.
Shuffle -128–0–+127
Adjusts the amount of shuffle.
* When [UTILITY] GENERAL: Shuffle =
PTN, this setting is used.
* When [UTILITY] GENERAL: Shuffle =
SYSTEM, this setting is not used. The
setting of the [SHUFFLE] knob is used.
Flam Spacing 0–8 Specifies the flam spacing interval.
ScatterType 1–10 Specifies the type of scatter.
ScatterDepth
[MANUAL
TRIG] + VALUE
1–10 Adjusts the depth of scatter.
PTN SETTING: NAME
Parameter Explanation
NAME Specifies the pattern name (maximum 16 characters).
How to enter characters
1. Use the [VALUE] knob to select “NAME.”
2. Press the [ENTER] button to access the character
input screen.
3. Use the [COPY] (left) [UTILITY] (right) buttons to
move the cursor.
Button Explanation
[UTILITY] button Moves to the right.
[COPY] button Moves to the left.
4. Use the [VALUE] knob to change the character.
Button Explanation
[SHIFT] button
+[COPY] button
Deletes one character (Erase).
[SHIFT] button
+[UTILITY] button
Inserts one character (Insert).
[SHIFT] button
+[VALUE] knob
Switches between uppercase/lowercase/
numerals.
5. When you’ve finished inputting characters, press
the [ENTER] button.
Saving the Pattern, Kit, or System Settings (WRITE)
Here’s how to save a pattern or kit.
1. Press the [WRITE] button.
The WRITE screen appears.
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select what you want to
save, and press the [ENTER] button.
The WRITE screens appear in the order of “Pattern”
0
“Kit”
0
“System.”
* If “System” is selected, a confirmation screen appears. Proceed to
step 4.
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the savedestination,
and press the [ENTER] 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