Roland TR-8S Reference Manual

9
Overview of the TR-8S
What Is a “PATTERN”?
The performance data that you
record using TR-REC or INST-REC is
called a “pattern.”
The TR-8S has 128 patterns (16
patterns x 8 banks); each pattern
has eight variations (A–H) and
two fill-in patterns.
What Is a “KIT”?
The 11 instruments are collectively
called a “ k i t .” The TR-8S has 128 kits.
The pattern plays the instruments
of the currently selected kit.
What Is a “MOTION”
On the TR-8S, knob or switch movements can be recorded in a
pattern as “motions” and played back.
Knobs and switches that can be recorded in a motion
5 REVERB [LEVEL] knob
5 DELAY [LEVEL] knob
5 DELAY [TIME] knob
5 DELAY [FEEDBACK] knob
5 MASTER FX [ON] switch
5 MASTER FX [CTRL] knob
5 [TUNE] knob of each instrument
5 [DECAY] knob of each instrument
5 [CTRL] knob of each instrument
When recording a motion (when the MOTION [REC] button is lit),
the screen shows an “M” icon, and the triangle icon is shown as a
hollow outline.
When MOTION [REC] button is lit
When MOTION [REC] button is unlit
Variation
Pattern 1-1–8-16
A
CB D
E GF H
Fill in 1 Fill in 2
Kit 1–128
Instrument x 11
BASS
DRUM
A pattern plays the
inst of the kit.
Variation
Pattern 1-1–8-16
A
CB D
E GF H
Fill in 1 Fill in 2

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