TR-8 Update
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Data backup/restore
7
Backup
1.
Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
2.
Connect your computer to the TR-8’s USB port via USB
cable.
3.
Open the “TR-8” drive folder on your computer.
4.
Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files in the “BACKUP” folder to
your computer.
KIT 1–16
TR8_KIT1.PRM–TR8_KIT16.PRM
PATTERN 1–16
TR8_PTN1.PRM–TR8_PTN16.PRM
5.
After copying is completed, disconnect the USB cable.
Windows 8/7
Right-click on the “TR-8” icon in “My Computer” and execute “Eject.”
Mac OS
Drag the “TR-8” icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
6.
Turn the TR-8 power off.
7
Restore
1.
Hold down [STEP2] and switch on the power.
2.
Connect your computer to the TR-8 USB port via USB cable.
3.
Open the “TR-8” drive folder on your computer.
4.
Copy the TR-8 kit/pattern files into the “RESTORE” folder.
5.
After copying is completed, disconnect the USB cable.
Windows 8/7
Right-click on the “TR-8” icon in “My Computer” and execute “Eject.”
Mac OS
Drag the “TR-8” icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
6.
Turn the TR-8 power off.
Lock pattern data
Turn the [TEMPO] knob while holding down the [PTN SELECT] button
to lock or unlock the current pattern.
When pattern is locked any editing is erased in the case of turning off
the power or choosing another pattern.
Edit Pattern A/B while playing the sequencer
Press the [A] or the [B] button while holding down the [TR-REC]
button.
Sync reset
Press the [START/STOP] button while holding down the [TAP] button.
When you play a pattern, it returns to the beginning immediately.
MIDI Local On/Off and MIDI Controller mode
1.
Stop the sequencer.
2.
Turn the [SCATTER] knob while holding down the [LAST
STEP] button.
LOCAL ON
It produces sound through any operation including
external MIDI message.
LOCAL OFF
It produces sound only through external MIDI
message.
MIDI CONTROLLER
It doesn’t produce sound through any operation,
only outputs MIDI message.
MIDI velocity is variable via accent setting
Select kit number via program change messages
MIDI implementation of scatter via control change
CC#70
SCATTER SW
CC#68
SCATTER TYPE
CC#69
SCATTER DEPTH
MIDI implementation of effect via note messages
C0
ACCENT PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
D0
REVERB PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
E0
DELAY PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
F0
EXT. IN PATTERN ALL ON/OFF
G0
ACCENT PATTERN ALL MUTE
A0
REVERB PATTERN ALL MUTE
B0
DELAY PATTERN ALL MUTE
C1
EXT. IN PATTERN ALL MUTE
Real time recording via external MIDI messages
MIDI Off
No MIDI messages are transmitted out when the MIDI channel is set
to OFF.
Option to receive or ignore MIDI play/stop messages
1.
While holding down the [PTN SELECT] button, turn on the
power.
2.
Press [STEP6].
ON
Only MIDI clock is received
OFF
MIDI clock, play, and stop messages are received (default)
