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Roland AIRA TR-8S Rhythm Performer

User Manual for Roland AIRA TR-8S Rhythm Performer

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• Quick Listen: Roland AIRA TR-8S Rhythm Performer

Design Kits with Authentic TR Drums, Sampled Sounds, and Effects
• • Transistor Rhythms
    • The TR-8S has every sound from the most sought-after TR drum machines, with detailed circuit-models of the 808, 606, 909, 707, 727 and even several modified versions
    • Each machine is a detailed, down-to-the-circuit model that sounds and behaves exactly like the original hardware
  • ACB Meets Samples
    • Pull from the extensive collection of preset stereo samples or import your own using the SD card slot
    • Like the TR sounds, you can deeply manipulate samples with immediate hands-on control
    • Adjust decay, tuning, and alter sample start points, speed, and direction
    • Create a kit entirely from samples or mix and match with TR sounds for genre-defying drum tracks that demand attention
  • Drumatic Effects
    • Make a drum part stand out by creating depth and space
    • Add delay on a rim-shot, overdrive on a kick, filters on toms and cymbals, or just the right amount of reverb on select instruments
    • In addition to the Master FX knob, each channel has a customizable CTRL knob, placing all this sound-shaping power within easy reach
    • Assign any parameter needed for direct and immediate access to the CTRL knob or Master FX knob
    • Both Instrument and Master Effects, along with their precise settings, are saved with each kit, making your productions always performance-ready

Create Evolving Patterns with Variations, Fills, and Motion
• • Fast, Fluid, and Fun
    • You can program on the 16 TR-REC buttons or use the velocity-sensitive performance pad to play live, or record into the sequencer.
    • Move seamlessly between playing and editing
    • Reshape your drum parts without ever interrupting your flow
    • Create intricate grooves and detailed fills using velocity, accents, flams, and adjustable sub-steps for modern rolls and ratcheting
    • Get experimental with unusual polyrhythms and complex meters by adjusting the length or “last step” of each drum part
  • Variations on a Theme
    • Keep things fresh and exciting, even during extended live sets
    • The TR-8S can store 128 patterns, each with eight variations and three kinds of fills
    • Patterns and variations can be played or chained in any order
    • Copy patterns on the fly, stay ahead of the beat, and work on patterns that aren’t currently playing
    • Each pattern can include the kit, knob positions, effect settings, and tempo, providing instant recall and enough storage and flexibility to play an entire set without ever repeating a measure in the same way
  • Filling In
    • Each pattern in the TR-8S can contain two fills which you can customize or create from scratch.
    • Adjustable Scatter fill, which slices and dices a measure into short bursts of cool and controlled chaos.
    • Hands-free Auto-Fill: Automate fills every 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 measures for interesting dynamics to your performances
  • In Motion
    • Locking parameters to steps or recording motion into patterns can give you everything from subtle movements to dramatic tonal shifts.
    • Automate bass drum tuning, snare pitch, panning, effects
    • Create melodies and bass lines
    • Change the sound of a kit for different song sections
    • Motion recording is immediate and effortless, and motion playback can be instantly enabled or disabled

At Home in the Studio, Made for the Stage
• • Eight Analog Outputs
    • The TR-8S has eight separate analog outputs,
    • Process individual drum sounds through external effects or send them into separate channels of your mixer or DAW
    • The TR-8S sounds big, punchy, and spacious thanks to its high-resolution 24-bit/96 kHz digital-to-analog converters
  • Trigger Out, External In
    • The TR-8S has a dedicated trigger output as well as stereo audio inputs for external sources.
    • Assignable outputs can be used as additional triggers, allowing you to control external instruments and mix them with the TR-8S’s internal sounds
    • Each pattern has a dedicated trigger track for access to all kinds of variations with no need to use up an instrument
  • Audio and MIDI Interface
    • The TR-8S is a complete multi-channel audio and MIDI interface.
    • Connect the TR-8S to a computer or AIRA Link host and transfer MIDI and high-resolution audio over a single USB cable
    • Record each drum instrument to a different channel for individual processing and recording
    • Automate parameter movements from your DAW by CC messages
    • Sync the TR-8S to your computer or Roland MX-1 Mix Performer for live sets or late-night jam sessions
  • Refined Design with a Modern Touch
    • RGB color faders and TR-REC buttons let you customize the brightness, glow, and color of each element
    • The TR-8S offers crucial visual feedback about what’s playing, what’s muted, which instruments are grouped, and more
  • Total Recall
    • Every kit, pattern, and setting can be backed up on an SD card

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