Roland TR-8S Reference Manual

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Editing a Kit’s Settings (KIT Edit)
Parameter Value Explanation
NOISE
Color
MASTER FX
[CTRL] *1
0–255
Moves a filter that is applied to noise.
If Color is set to 0, no noise is output.
This parameter is intended to be
controlled by the MASTER FX [CTRL]
knob.
Level
MASTER FX
[CTRL] *1
-INF, -53.0dB–
0.0dB–+10.0dB
Specifies the noise level.
Direction UP, DOWN
Switches the direction in which the
filter is moved by Color.
*1 This can be controlled by specifying the Ctrl parameter.
KIT: EXT IN
Parameter Value Explanation
SideChnSrc
BD, SD, LT, MT,
HT, RS, HC, CH,
OH, CC, RC, TRG
(TRIGGER OUT)
Selects the instrument that is used as
the trigger for the side chain effect.
SideChnType 1–8
Selects the type of side chain effect.
1:
Type =
Ducking,
Width =
1step
2:
Type =
Ducking,
Width =
2step, (Fast Rise)
3:
Type =
Ducking,
Width =
1step, (Slow Rise)
4:
Type =
Gate,
Width =
1step
5:
Type =
Ducking,
Width =
Narrow
6:
Type =
Ducking,
Width =
2step, (Slow Rise)
7:
Type =
Gate,
Width =
Half step
8:
Type =
Ducking,
Width =
1step, (Unique Rise)
SideChnDpt 0–255
Adjusts the depth of the side chain
effect.
Gain
-40.0dB–0.0dB–
+40.0dB
(0.5 dB
increments)
Specifies the gain.
Pan
L127–CENTER–
R127
Specifies the pan.
ReverbSend 0–255 Adjusts the level sent to reverb.
DelaySend 0–255 Adjusts the level sent to delay.
KIT: LFO
Parameter Value Explanation
Waveform
SIN, TRI, SAW,
SQR, S&H
Selects the LFO waveform.
Tempo Sync OFF, ON
Choose ON if you want the LFO to
synchronize with the tempo.
Rate
(TempoSync =
OFF) 0–255
(TempoSync =
ON) 64.00–0.25
step
(steps of 0.25)
Specifies the LFO rate.
KIT: OUTPUT
Parameter Value Explanation
BD
SD
LT
MT
HT
RS
HC
CH
OH
CC
RC
EXT IN
*2
MIX,
ASSIGN 1,
ASSIGN 2,
ASSIGN 3,
ASSIGN 4,
ASSIGN 5,
ASSIGN 6,
ASSIGN A,
ASSIGN B,
ASSIGN C
Selects the output destination of each
instrument.
MIX: Output from the MIX OUT jacks.
ASSIGN 1–6: Output as monaural
from an ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER
OUT jack.
(When [UTILITY] ASSIGN OUT 1–6 = NORMAL, BOOST)
The sound of the instrument is
output, and is not output from the
MIX OUT jacks.
(When [UTILITY] ASSIGN OUT 1–6 = NORMAL, BOOST)
The sound of the instrument is
output, and is not output from the
MIX OUT jacks.
ASSIGN A–C: Output as stereo from
an ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT
jack.
(When [UTILITY] ASSIGN OUT 1–6 = NORMAL, BOOST)
The sound of the instrument is
output, and is not output from the
MIX OUT jacks.
(When [UTILITY] ASSIGN OUT 1–6 = TRIGGER) The
trigger signal is output, and the
sound of the instrument is also
output from the MIX OUT jacks.
KIT: MUTE
Parameter Value Explanation
BD
SD
LT
MT
HT
RS
HC
CH
OH
CC
RC
*2
OFF, BD, SD, LT,
MT, HT, RS, HC,
CH, OH, CC, RC
For the OpenHH sound and sample
tones, you can specify that their sound
be muted when another instrument is
sounded.
* By selecting the instrument that plays
CloseHH, you can use CloseHH to
close (mute) the sustained sound of
OpenHH.

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