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Roland TR-8 User manual

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Quick-Start Guide
Roland TR-8
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Setup
Serato Software
The Roland TR-8 is a “Serato DJ Pro ocial accessory”, meaning it works with Serato DJ Pro out of the
box, but requires additional primary hardware connected, that falls under the Serato DJ Pro hardware
unlocked or Paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro categories.
NOTE: The TR-8 ,when used with Serato DJ Pro, is not compatible with other Serato compatible devices,
that use a TR drum machine, such as the Roland DJ-202, DJ-505, or DJ-808 - and cannot be used in
conjunction with other TR accessories.
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed:
Click here to download Serato DJ Pro.
Please note that this Quick Start Guide focuses on all Serato DJ Pro features and functions for this device.
For a more comprehensive guide refer to the Roland User Guide available on Roland’s website here.
Driver Software
The Roland TR-8 requires manufacturer specic drivers on Mac and Windows operating systems.
You can nd the driver software on Roland’s website here.
TR Connection
1. Install Drivers & latest Firmware for your TR device as per the Driver Software section above.
2. Ensure your Serato primary hardware & TR device are connected via USB. Ensure the audio outputs
on your TR device are connected to a mixer or controller audio input, or separate speakers.
NOTE: Audio is not output via the USB connection of your TR device.
3. Launch the latest version of Serato DJ Pro, load tracks to your virtual decks, and enable sync.
4. Hold the TAP button on the TR-8 and turn the TEMPO knob to the right to engage Sync (turn it left
while holding TAP to disengage Sync). Observe the decimal point in the BPM LED display ashing to
indicate sync is successful.
5. Use the ‘Start/Stop’ control on the TR-8 to trigger your sequence.
TIP: Use the MIDI Clock Delay Compensation feature to adjust timing if the beat sequeunce is slightly
o-beat via: Setup --> Audio --> MIDI Clock Delay Compensation --> Manual
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Overview
#ROLAND TR-8 CONTROL FUNCTION
1START/STOP Start or stop beat sequence
2TAP Shift modier
3TEMPO Enable Sync (hold Tap + turn Tempo knob right)
/ Disable Sync (hold Tap + turn Tempo knob left)
4BPM DISPLAY Displays tempo
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#ROLAND TR-8 CONTROL FUNCTION
1DC POWER IN Connect DC adapter
2 POWER SWITCH Turn device on/o
3USB Connect to PC via micro USB
4MIDI IN/OUT Connect with another MIDI device
5 EXT IN 1/4” TRS input jack - send audio in from another device via
6MIX OUT 1/4” TRS output jack - connect to speakers for audio output
7PHONES 1/4” TRS headphone output - connect to headphones for audio output
21 3 4 5 6 7
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Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then to enable
tooltips. Tool tips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Pro.
Move the mouse over a section of the screen to bring up a context sensitive tool tip.
Watch Tutorials
Click on the button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials, to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Pro.
Get Support
Click on the button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then to launch your
default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base, where you can nd helpful
articles and guides on Serato DJ Pro. Alternatively, type in the box, with keywords, to
search the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base for specic, related topics.

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