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HUMAN
RHYTHM PLAYER
OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Roland CR-80 Human Rhythm Player.
The CR-80 is apre-programmed rhythm machine that allows you to enjoy awide
variety of rhythm patterns. To take full advantage of this unit, please read the owner's
manual carefully.
FEATURES
•The CR-80 contains 36 different "Rhythm Styles." ARhythm Style contains 4
different rhythm pattern variations for each of five pattern types [Variation/Fili-
In/Break/tntroyEnding].
•The CR-80 contains 69 quality percussion sounds and 8sound effects that provides
16 bit dynamic range.
•The Feel Slider controls the rhythmic feel of the performance.
•Asequence of rhythm patterns makes up asong. You can use up to 500 parts of
performance data (rhythm patterns and repeat marks) to make asong.
The CR-80 features MIDI IN/OUT connectors which allow you to sync the CR-BO to
an external sequencer or to use the CR-80 as asound module for another rhythm
machine.
•The CR-80 can use Music Style Cards from the TN-SC1 series.
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IMFORTANT NUIt.^
Be sure to use only the adaptor supplied with
the unit. Use of any other power adaptor could
result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Power Supply
•When making any connections with other devices,
always turn off the power to all equipment first; this
wili help prevent damage or malfunction.
•Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with
any device that will generate line noise, such as a
motor or variable lighting system.
•The power supply required lor this unit is shown on
its nameplate. .Ensure that the line voltage of your
installation meets this requirement.
•Avoid damaging the power cord; do not step on it,
place heavy objects on it etc.
•When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet,
grasp the plug itself; never pull on the cord.
•If the unit is to remain unused for along period of
time, unplug the power cord.
Placement
•Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes (eg.
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Avoid using
or storing the unit in dusty or humid areas or areas
that are subject to high vibration levels.
•Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large transformers) may
induce hum.
•This unit may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such
receivers.
•Do not expose this unit to temperature extremes (eg.
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle can deform or
discolor the unit) or install it near devices that radiate
heat.
Maintenance
•For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with asoft, dry
cloth (or one that has been slightly dampened with
water). To remove stubborn dirt, use amild neutral
detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with asoft, dry cloth.
•Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
any kind, to avoid the risk of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
•Protect the unit from strong impact.
•Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to
penetrate the unit, in the event of such an
occurrence, discontinue use immediately. Contact
qualified service personnel as soon as possible.
•Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
•Should amalfunction occur (or if you suspect there
is aproblem) discontinue use immediately. Contact
qualified service personnel as soon as possible.
•To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the
unit or its AC adaptor.
Memory Backup
•The unit contains abattery which maintains the
contents of memory while the main power is off. The
expected life of this battery is 5years or more.
However, to avoid the unexpected loss of memory
data, it is strongly recommended that you change the
battery every 5 years.
Please be aware that the actual life of the battery will
depend on the physical environment (especially
temperature) in which the unit is used. When it is
time to change the battery, consult with qualified
service personnel.
•When the main power is on, the following message
may appear in the display: This means that the
battery is weak and that the contents of memory may
have already been lost.
:!: :-H Bat- 1- e r y Low \^^^
Please be aware that the contents of memory may at
times be lost; when the unit is sent for repairs or
when by some chance amalfunction has occurred.
Important data should be written down on paper.
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of
data. However, in certain cases, (such as when
circuitry related to memory itself is out of order) we
regret that it may be Impossible to restore the data.

CONTENTS
Features i
Important Notes 2
Contents 3
Panel Descriptions 4
Basic Connections 7
[1]4ModesoftheCR-80 8
[2] Playing the Rhythm Patterns lo
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Power-on 10
2. Basic Playing -•' 10
(1) Selecting aRhythm Style and Playing 10
(2) Tempo Write •11
(3) Adjusting the Volume Balance 11
(4) Adjusting the Feel 12
[Start/Stop with the Foot Pedal] 12
[How to use aMusic Style Card] 13
3. Piaying various Rhythm Patterns 14
(1) Variation 14
(2)R!l-in 14
(3) Break 15
(4) Intro 16
(5) Ending 16
4. Adding Variety to the Rhythm 17
(1)Fade In/Out 17
Gradually increases or decreases the volume oi
arhythm pattern as it is playing.
(2) Auto Fill-in 17
Inserts afill when you change Vanalion patterns
(3) Tap Tempo 18
Tempo setting by tapping akey
(4) Restart 18
Synchronizing rhythm patterns using aloot pedal
5. Initializing the Volume Balance 19
[3] Playing the CR-80 viWn the Key Pads 20
[4] Making aSong 22
1.Programming aSong 24
(1 )Song Entry •24
(2) Fill-in/Break/lntro/Ending Pattern Seiection 25
(3) Repeat Setting 26
(4) About the Tempo of aSong 27
2. Editing aSong 28
(1) Part Change 28
(2) Part Delete 28
(3) New Part Insertion 29
3. Playing aSong 30
(1) How to piay a Song 30
(2) How to use (TO CODA) 31
[5] Using MIDI 32
1. About MIDI 32
(1) MIDI message Communication 32
(2) MIDI messages 33
2. Starting tlie CR-80 by playing akeyboard (Sync Start) ---35
3. Controlling the Volume of the CR-80 from the keyboard -36
4. Synchronization with an external device 38
5. Using the CR-80 as aMIDI Sound Module 40
6. Playing aMIDI Sound Module with the CR-80 44
[6] Reference 46
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To restore all factory-set parameter values 46
2. Trouble Shooting 46
3. Error message Table 50
4. Percussion Sounds Table 61
5. Note Numbers :Default Setting /Correspondence -52
of Percussion Sounds to Level Slider
6. Number of bars in each Rhythm Pattern 53
MIDI Implementation 54
MIDI Implementation Chart 58
Specifications 59
Index -60
Copyright 1990 by ROLAND CORPORATION
All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced
in any form without the permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
FRONTPANEL
7^ Display
This shows periormance data,
parameter values, etc.
2. </Delete, /Insert Keys
Use these keys to select a
parameter in the MIDI/Funclion
mode. In the Song Edit mode,
these keys deiete/insert parts,
3^ /-!, A/+1 Keys
These keys are mainly used for
setting a. parameter value in the
MIDI/Functiofi Mode. To change
the value quickly, press /-!
{A/+1 )while holding A./+1 (/-! )
down.
4_ Repeat Key
Use this key to set the Repeat
function in the Song Edit mode.
5_ Enter Key
This key is mainly used for entering
Parts in the Song Edit mode.
Q^ Level Slider
This slider adjusts the volume
balance of each percussion sound.
7, Feel Sfider
This slider controls the rhythmic feel
of the performance.
Q^ Tempo Control Knob
This knob changes the tempo of the
rhythm.
g^ Volume Control Knob
This knob adjusts the overall
volume (volume of the Stereo Out
Jacks/Headphone Jack ).
-JQ^ Normal Mode Key
This key selects the Normal mode
which allows you to change rhythm
patterns while apattern is playing.
77, Song Play Mode Key
This key selects the Song Play
mode that allows you to play the
song you have programmed in the
Song Edit mode.
12. Song Edit Mode Key
This key selects the Song Edit
mode that allows you to make a
song by arranging anumber of
rhythm patterns.
73_MIDI/Function Mode Key
This key selects the fyl!DI/Function
mode that allows you to change the
MIDI settings and select asound to
be played from the Key Pad.
74, Bank Keys 1-3
Use one of these keys and a
Number key to select aRhythm
Style,
75_ External Card Key
Press this key when you use a
Music Style Card (TN-SCl series ).
75_ Number Keys 1-12
Use one ot these keys and aBank
key or External Card key to select a
Rhythm Style.
77_ intro/Break/Ending Keys 1-4
Using the relevant key, select an
Intro, Break or Ending patterns.
fS. Auto Fill-in Key
With this lunction on, fills will be
automatically inserted before
playing the variation pattern you
select.
19, Sync Start Key
With this function on, the CR-80
starts playing when aconnected
MIDI keyboard is played.
20. Key Pad
Use these pads to play the sounds
of the CR-80.
27. Tap Key
Tap the tempo you require on this
key. The CR-80 will play the
selected rhythm at that tempo.
22. Break Key
!f you press this key while arhythm
is playing, abreak pattern will be
inserted into the rhythm. If you
press this key during abreak, an
accent shot will be played.
23. Continue Key
Press this key to finish the break
pattern and go back to the previous
rhythm.
24, TO CODA Key
Press this key to exit aendless
repeated portion of asong.
25, Variation Keys 1-4
Select one of the four Variation
patterns using the relevant key,
26. Fade In/Out Key
Use this key to fade in or out the
rhythm currently playing.
27, Intro/Ending Key
Use this key to insert an intro or
ending pattern.
28, Fill-in Key
If you press this key v;hiie playing a
rhythm, afill will be inserted into the
rhythm.
29. start/stop Key
This key starts or stops the p!ay.

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4Modes of the CR-SO
The CR-80 has 4operating modes.
•NORMAL MODE
This mode allows you to change rhythm patterns while apattern is playing. This is the
mode you will normally use.
.SONG PLAY MODE
This mode allows you to play the song you have made in the Song Edit mode.
SONG EDIT MODE
This mode allows you to make asong (rhythm part )by creating asequence of rhythm pat-
terns.
MIDI/FUNCTION MODE
This mode allows you to set MIDI parameters or seiect asound to be played with the Key
Pad.
To select one ofthe 4modes, press the relevant key (NORMAL) ,(SONG PLAY ).
CSONG EDIT"^ or (MIDI/FUNC"; when the CR-80 is not playing. The indicator will light.
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1. Power-on.
Connect the units as shown in "Basic Connections" on page 7. Turn on the CR-80 and then
the amplifier. This unit is equipped with acircuit protection device. Abrief interval after pow-
er up is required before the unit will operate.
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flash for 3seconds. In this case, tiave the battery replaced at The shop where you pur-
chased the unit, or at the nearest Roland service station.
2. Basic Playing
(1) Selecting aRhythm Style and Playing
The CR-80 contains 36 different Rhythm Styles. You can select whichever one you like.
1)Press (NORfyiAL )to select the Normal mode (the (NORMAL )indicator will
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4) Adjust the tempo with the TEMPO control knob and the volume with the
VOLUME controi knob. {For tempo adjusting, refer to the next section).
Tempo Volume
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(2) Tempo Write
Even while arhythm pattern is playing, you can select adifferent Rhythm Style. The new
rhythm pattern you have selected will start playing from the next bar.
5) Press (START/STOP 3to stop playing.
*Each time you select anew Rhythm Style in step 2. the CR-$0 transmits MIDI message
(Control Change and Program Change messages )that represent selected Rhythm Styles.
(For adetailed explanation, refer to page 54 ).
The CR-80 allows you to write an individual tempo that suits the rhythm performance of
each Rhythm Style. The tempo you set in the Normal mode will be automatically written into
the Rhythm Style currently in use. If you wish to play arhythm pattern at the tempo written
in memory, select the Rhythm Style with the CR-SO stopped, then press CSTART/STOP ).
If you wish to change the tempo, first rotate the Tempo control knob to the position of the
tempo currently written in memory to cancel it, then set anew tempo you like.
Example) When the tempo of the Rhythm Style Is 120
Once set here, adjust
the tempo. \
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200
250
*If you change tempo in amode other than the Normal mode, the tempo will not be written
into memory.
*Jhe tempo written in each Rhythm Style will be retained in memory even after the CR-80 is
switched off.
(3) Adjusting the Volume Balance
The Level Sliders allows you to adjust the volume balance of the percussion sounds played
in rhythm patterns or with the Key Pad.
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(4) Adjusting the Feel
Percussion sounds of the CR-80 are divided into 6groups. The volume balance can be
adjusted in each group. With the Level Sliders set to the lowest position, no sound is heard.
How the percussion sounds are divided into groups is shown on page 52,
The volume balance you have set will be automatically written into the Rhythm Style current-
ly being selected. Therefore, if you call the Rhythm Style later, it will be played with the
same volume balance.
*The volume balance of each Rhythm Style will be retained even after the unit is switched off.
The rhythmic fee! of each rhythm pattern performance can be controlled with the Feel Slider.
Moving the slider will change the rhythmic feel of the performance for the percussion sound
indicated in the "Feel" column ("O") "Percussion Sounds Table" on page 51.
The Feel setting will be automatically written into the Rhythm Style currently selected.
*The Feel setting of each Rhythm Style will be retained even after the unit is switched off.
[Start/Stop with the Foot Pedal]
You can start or stop the playing using an optional foot pedal.
Connect the foot pedal to the Start/Stop Jack as shown in the diagram.
STAflT.' Rtl. IN TO CODA'
STOP RESTART
Pressing the foot pedal will star! the playing, and pressing it again will stop it.
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[How to use aMusic Style Card]
The rhythm part of Music Style Cards (TN-SC1 series) can be piayed on the CR-80. One
card contains up to 8different rhythms.
1) Insert the Music Style Card into the EXT CARD slot on the rear of the CR-80. Be
sure to iDsert the card completely.
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3) Press CSTART/STOP )to start the playing and press it again to stop it.
*(NUMBER )9-12 contain the same rhythms as (NUMBER )1-4. Also, on cards that
includes only 4different rhythms. CNUMBER") 5-8 contains the same rhythms as
CNUMBER )1-4.
*VarJalion/Fill-in/lntro/Ending con be played when using aMus/c Style Card.
*Only 1and 2can be used for Variation and Fill-in. and only 1can be used for Intro and.
Ending patterns. Break patterns cannot be played.
*Only ftie rhythm parts of t\/Juslc Style Cards can be played.
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3. Playing Various Rhythm Patterns
The CR-80 allows you to select one of the four different rhythm pattern variations for each of
five pattern types [Variation/Fill-in/Break/lntro/Ending ]in aRhythm Style.
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(1) Variation
#Every time you select Variation, Fill-in, Break, Intro or Ending, ihe CR-80 transmits acorre-
sponding MIDI message (Control Change and Program Charige messages )Itial represents
what rhythm pattern has been selected. (Page 54)
Vahation is abasic rhythm pattern in aRhythm Style, in aNormal mode, aVariation pattern
will be played repeatedly.
1) Select aVariation pattern to be played by pressing the relevant (VARIATIOFQ
(1 -4).
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(2) Fill-in
2) Press CSTART/STOP )and arhythm pattern of 4 bars will be played
repeatedly.
Pressing adifferent (VARlATIoFQ will start anew Variation pattern from the next bar.
AFill-in pattern is used before the rhythm changes drastically, such as the junction of two
phrases or before entering into amain rhythm. Four different patterns are available depend-
ing on the Variation pattern.
Pressing CFILL IN )while arhythm is being played will start the Fill-in pattern that corre-
sponds to the Variation pattern currently being used. For example, if Variation pattern 3is
selected, Fill-in pattern 3will be played.
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if you press CFILL IN )just before the next bar begins, the fiil-ln wili be piayed from tiie
beginning of the next bar. (After the 4th beat in arhythm pattern in 4/4 time, and after the
3rd beat In arhythm pattern in 3/4 time).
When the Fili-in pattern has been played, the previous rhythm pattern will begin piaying
again.
if you press (FILL IN )with the rhythm stopped, the fill-in will be played before playing the
variation pattern.
*Ihe Fill-in pattern is one bar in lengtti.
[Adding aFilNn using afoot pedal]
Using afoot pedal, you can insert aFill-in pattern.
Connect afoot pedal to the FJLL IN Jack as shown below.
(3) Break
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Press the foot peda! and aFill-in pattern will be played.
This is arhythm pattern used to"break" or divide arhythm which is playing. Abreak can be
added to introduce new sections or new solos. In the Break mode, aBreak pattern will be
played repeatedly.
1) Select aBreak pattern by using CINTRO/BREAK/ENDING )1-4.
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doing this, aBreak pattern will be played repeatedly from the next bar. There are
two types of Break patterns composed of 1or 2bars depending on the Rhythm
Style.
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If you press (BREAK )in the Break mode, an Accent Shot (Kick, Snare, etc. )will be
played.
*The sound of ftie Accent Shiot will vary depending on the Rhythm Style.
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3) Press (CONTINUEJ ,and the Variation pattern currently selected will start from
the next bar.
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(4) Intro
This is arhythm pattern played at the beginning of asong. It serves to introduce the song
before main rhythm patterns start playing.
1) With the rhythm stopped, select an intro pattern using
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*There ore different types of Intro patterns composed of 1.2. or 4Pars depending on the
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This is the rhythm pattern used to conclude asong.
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4- Adding Variety to the Rhythm
(1 )Fade In/Out —Gradually increases or decreases the volume ofarhythm pattern as it is playing.
This function allows you to start the playing with the volume gradually increasing {Fade-in
or finish the playing with the volume gradually decreasing (Fade-out ).
•FADE IN
1) With the rhythm stopped, select aVariation pattern using CVARIATION; 1-4.
2) Press CFADE IN/OUT ),and the selected Variation pattern wilt be played with
the volume gradually increasing. The rhythm pattern indication in the display will
flash.
FADE OUT
Press CFADE IN/OUT )while a rhythm is playing, and the volume will gradually decrease
until no sound is heard with the rhythm pattern indication in the display flashing. At this
point, the rhythm will stop.
*Applause, snare roll, waves and birds (P.20) will be played at aspecific volume level even
during fade in/out
(2) Auto Fill-in —inserts afill when you change Variation patterns
When you change Variation pattern, the Auto Fill-in function automatically inserts afill before
playing the new Variation pattern.
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2) Press CVARIATION; 1-4 while arhythm is playing. The CR-80 will insert afill,
and then the new Variation pattern will start playing.
The Fiil-in pattern played here corresponds to the previous Variation pattern. For example,
if you change Variation 1to Variation 2, Fiil-in 1is played and when changing Variation 4to
3, Fill-in 4is played.
*When you select the same Variation pattern currently being played, aFill-in will be played.
3) To cancel the Auto Fill-in function, press (AUTO FlDT) again. The indicator
wlli go out.
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(3) Tap Tempo —Tempo setting by tapping akey
This function allows you to set atempo ol arhytiim by tapping akey. In this way, you can
easily set the desired tempo.
With the CR-8Q stopped, tap (TAP) four times (for a4beat rhythm pattern) at the desired
tempo. Tap (TAP) three times for a3 beat rhythm pattern.
The interval between key taps wii! be used to set the tempo of the rhythm.
*If the aetected tempo exceeds the range of 40 -250 beots per minute, it will be ignored.
(4)Restart —- Synchronizing rhythm patterns using afoot pedal
The CR-80 allows you to control rhythm patterns using afoot pedal. When there is timing
gap between the CR-80 and another instrument, this function automatically returns the
rhythm pattern to the beginning each time you press the foot pedal.
Connect afoot pedal to the TO CODA/RESTART jack on the rear of the CR-80.
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STOP RESTART
Press the foot pedal when arhythm is playing in the Normal mode, and the CR-80 will auto-
matically return to the head of the rhythm pattern.
*In the Song Play mode, the foot pedal works differently. (See page 31)
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