Roland TR-8S Reference Manual

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Convenient Functions and Settings (UTILITY)
SOUND
Parameter Value Explanation
LocalSw
OFF, ON,
SURFACE
Specifies how the controller section
(pads [1]–[16], panel knobs, etc.)
and the sequencer section (patterns)
are connected to the internal sound
engine.
OFF: The controller section and
sequencer section are internally
disconnected from the internal
sound engine. Sound is produced
only in response to performance
data from an external MIDI device.
ON: The controller section and
sequencer section are internally
connected with the internal sound
engine. Normally you will leave this
setting selected.
SURFACE: The controller section,
sequencer section, and external
MIDI device are disconnected from
the internal sound engine. Choose
this setting if you want operations
on the TR-8S to only control an
external device.
MIX OUT
Parameter Value Explanation
Mode
NORMAL,
BOOST
NORMAL: The output level is not
boosted.
BOOST: The output level is boosted.
* Before switching this setting, you
should either minimize the volume of
the output-destination device or turn
off its power.
ASSIGN OUT 1–6
Parameter Value Explanation
Mode
NORMAL,
BOOST,
TRIGGER
NORMAL: The output level is not
boosted. The instruments that are
output to these jacks are not output
from MIX OUT.
BOOST: The output level is boosted.
The instruments that are output
to these jacks are not output from
MIX OUT.
TRIGGER: The jacks are used as trigger
output jacks. The instruments that
are output to these jacks are also
output from MIX OUT.
* Before switching this setting, you
should either minimize the volume of
the output-destination device or turn
off its power.
EXT IN
Parameter Value Explanation
Type STEREO, MONO
Selects the function of the EXT IN
jacks.
STEREO: Function as stereo input
jacks.
MONO: Function as two mono input
jacks.
UTILITY
Function Value Explanation
Initialize Pattern, Kit Initializes a pattern or kit.
Exchange Pattern, Kit Changes the order of patterns or kits.
Export Pattern, Kit Exports a pattern or kit.
Import Pattern, Kit Imports a pattern or kit.
Backup --- Backs-up data to an SD card.
Restore --- Restores backup data from an SD card.
Factory Reset ALL, KIT, PTN
Returns the unit to the factory
settings.
ALL: All settings including kits and
patterns
KIT: Only kit settings
PTN: Only pattern settings
SD CARD
Function Explanation
Format Formats the SD card.
INFORMATION
Parameter Explanation
Version Displays the system version.

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