Roland TR-8S Instruction Manual

Roland TR / Serato DJ Pro Connection Guide
Roland TR-8S, TR-8, TR-08, and TR-09 drum machines are now sync compatible with Serato DJ Pro via USB.
This capability allows DJs to add and sync drums to their Serato songs for remix, re-drum, performance, and production purposes. Additionally,
the MIDI OUT port on the TR-8S, TR-8, TR-08, and TR-09 allows synchronization of other external sequencer-based instruments for further
performance possibilities.
What Is Serato DJ Pro
Serato DJ Pro is the most widely-used DJ software in the world,
allowing you to DJ songs directly from your computer.
NOTE
5 In order to utilize this functionality you must own a Serato DJ Pro enabled
DJ device (e.g. mixer or controller) OR, if you own a Serato DJ Lite enabled
device, purchase the Serato DJ Pro software upgrade.
6
Serato DJ Lite is not supported.
5 Install the latest version of Serato DJ Pro before you proceed.
https://serato.com/dj/pro/downloads
5 For details on how to operate Serato DJ Pro, refer to the Serato DJ
Pro owner’s manual, and the owner’s manual of your DJ mixer or DJ
controller.
5 The audio output from the TR-8S, TR-8, TR-08, or TR-09 will
not be
processed via USB. You must connect the analog outputs from the drum
machine into the audio inputs of your DJ mixer, DJ controller, or external
mixer.
5 Only one TR drum machine can sync to Serato DJ Pro at any given time.
6
You
cannot sync a TR- drum machine to a DJ-202, DJ-505 or DJ-808.
Connection example
USB (control)
USB (audio/control)
TR-8/TR-8S/TR-08/TR-09
Only one of these units can be connected
Serato DJ Pro
DJ Mixer with Turntable or CD Player (HID mode)
Audio (to mixer)
Audio (to mixer)
USB (control)
USB (audio/control)
TR-8/TR-8S/TR-08/TR-09
Only one of these units can be connected
Serato DJ Pro
DJ Controller
TR-8, TR-8S, TR-08, TR-09
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Roland TR / Serato DJ Pro Connection Guide
TR-8S Users
Connecting with Serato DJ Pro
NOTE
5 Update your TR-8S to Ver.1.11or later.
5 Install the TR-8S USB driver on the computer on which you’ll be using
Serato DJ Pro.
For details, refer to “Connecting a Computer Via USB” in the TR-8S reference
manual.
1. Connect the MIX OUT dual 1/4” audio outputs of the TR-8S
into your DJ mixer, DJ controller, or external mixer.
2. Open Serato DJ Pro.
3. Connect your Serato DJ Pro enabled DJ mixer or DJ
controller to your computer.
4. Using a USB cable, connect the TR-8S to your computer.
When connection is established, the tempo display blinks.
Synchronizing a Song in Serato DJ Pro
1. Load a song to the desired virtual deck and enable the
SYNC button on that deck.
In Serato DJ Pro Setup screen, under DJ Preferences tab, ensure
Sync is enabled and Sync Mode selected.
2. On the TR-8S, hold down the [MUTE] button and turn
the [TEMPO] knob toward the right; SYNC mode will be
activated.
The decimal point of the tempo display blinks.
120.0
Decimal point blinks
* To deactivate SYNC mode, hold down the [MUTE] button and turn the
[TEMPO] knob toward the left. When disabled, the tempo display blinks.
3. Press the TR-8S’ [START/STOP] button on beat with the
sync’ed song to synchronize the drum machine to Serato DJ
Pro.
Tip
If the timing of the
synchronized song is slightly
off beat with the TR-8S’ drum
pattern, change the MIDI
CLOCK DELAY COMPENSA-
TION in the Audio Tab of
Setup screen. The delay amount can then be manually adjusted
with the MIDI clock timing in milliseconds. Leave‘Automatic’
selected if the timing is correct.
Ending the Connection to Serato DJ Pro
1. Close Serato DJ Pro.
For details on how to close the software, refer to the owner’s
manuals for Serato DJ Pro.
2. After closing Serato DJ Pro, power off the TR-8S.
TR-8 Users
Connecting to Serato DJ Pro
NOTE
5 Update your TR-8 to Ver.1.61 or later.
5 Install the TR-8 USB driver on the computer on which you’ll be using
Serato DJ Pro.
For details, refer to “USB port” in the TR-8 reference manual.
1. Connect the MIX OUT dual 1/4” audio outputs of the TR-8
into your DJ mixer, DJ controller, or external mixer.
2. Open Serato DJ Pro.
3. Connect your Serato DJ Pro enabled DJ mixer or DJ
controller to your computer.
4. Using a USB cable, connect the TR-8 to your computer.
When connection is established, the tempo display blinks.
Synchronizing a Song in Serato DJ Pro
1. Load a song to the desired virtual deck and enable the
SYNC button on that deck.
In Serato DJ Pro Setup screen, under DJ Preferences tab, ensure
Sync is enabled and Sync Mode selected.
2. On the TR-8, hold down the [TAP] button and turn the
[TEMPO] knob toward the right; SYNC mode will be
activated.
The decimal point of the tempo display blinks.
120.0
Decimal point blinks
* To deactivate SYNC mode, hold down the [TAP] button and turn the
[TEMPO] knob toward the left. When disabled, the tempo display blinks.
3. Press the TR-8’s [START/STOP] button on beat with the
sync’ed song to synchronize the drum machine to Serato DJ
Pro.
Tip
If the timing of the synchro-
nized song is slightly off beat
with the TR-8’ drum pattern,
change the MIDI CLOCK
DELAY COMPENSATION
in the Audio Tab of Setup
screen. The delay amount can then be manually adjusted with the
MIDI clock timing in milliseconds. Leave‘Automatic’ selected if the
timing is correct.
Ending the Connection to Serato DJ Pro
1. Close Serato DJ Pro.
For details on how to close the software, refer to the owner’s
manuals for Serato DJ Pro.
2. After closing Serato DJ Pro, power off the TR-8.

Roland TR / Serato DJ Pro Connection Guide
TR-08 Users
Connecting to Serato DJ Pro
NOTE
5 Update your TR-08 to Ver.1.07 or later.
5 Install the TR-08 USB driver on the computer on which you’ll be using
Serato DJ Pro.
For details, refer to “Device Connections - Micro USB Port” in the owner’s
manual.
5 Tempo change when connected with Serato DJ Pro is limited to one
decimal place.
1. Connect the OUTPUT 1/8” audio output of the TR-08 into
your DJ mixer, DJ controller, or external mixer.
2. Open Serato DJ Pro.
3. Connect your Serato DJ Pro enabled DJ mixer or DJ
controller to your computer.
4. Using a USB cable, connect the TR-08 to your computer.
When connection is established, the tempo display blinks.
Synchronizing a Song in Serato DJ Pro
1. Load a song to the desired virtual deck and enable the
SYNC button on that deck.
In Serato DJ Pro Setup screen, under DJ Preferences tab, ensure
Sync is enabled and Sync Mode selected.
2. On the TR-08, hold down the [MENU] button and turn the
[FINE/VALUE] knob toward the right; SYNC mode will be
activated.
The decimal point of the tempo display blinks.
120.0
Decimal point blinks
* To deactivate SYNC mode, hold down the [MENU] button and turn the
[FINE/VALUE] knob toward the left. When disabled, the tempo display
blinks.
3. Press the TR-08’s [START/STOP] button on beat with the
sync’ed song to synchronize the drum machine to Serato DJ
Pro.
Tip
If the timing of the
synchronized song is slightly
off beat with the TR-08’
drum pattern, change the
MIDI CLOCK DELAY COM-
PENSATION in the Audio Tab
of Setup screen. The delay amount can then be manually adjusted
with the MIDI clock timing in milliseconds. Leave‘Automatic’
selected if the timing is correct.
Ending the Connection to Serato DJ Pro
1. Close Serato DJ Pro.
For details on how to close the software, refer to the owner’s
manuals for Serato DJ Pro.
2. After closing Serato DJ Pro, power off the TR-08.
TR-09 Users
Connecting to Serato DJ Pro
NOTE
5 Update your TR-09 to Ver.1.06 or later.
5 Install the TR-09 USB driver on the computer on which you’ll be using
Serato DJ Pro.
For details, refer to “Device Connections - Micro USB Port” in the owner’s
manual.
5 Tempo change when connected with Serato DJ Pro is limited to one
decimal place.
1. Connect the OUTPUT 1/8” audio output of the TR-09 into
your DJ mixer, DJ controller, or external mixer.
2. Open Serato DJ Pro.
3. Connect your Serato DJ Pro enabled DJ mixer or DJ
controller to your computer.
4. Using a USB cable, connect the TR-09 to your computer.
When connection is established, the tempo display blinks.
Synchronizing a Song in Serato DJ Pro
1. Load a song to the desired virtual deck and enable the
SYNC button on that deck.
In Serato DJ Pro Setup screen, under DJ Preferences tab, ensure
Sync is enabled and Sync Mode selected.
2. On the TR-09, hold down the [ENTER/TOTAL ACCENT]
button and turn the [TEMPO] knob toward the right; SYNC
mode will be activated.
The decimal point of the tempo display blinks.
120.0
Decimal point blinks
* Press the [TEMPO] button if the tempo display doesn’t show the tempo.
* To deactivate SYNC mode, hold down the [ENTER/TOTAL ACCENT] button
and turn the [TEMPO] knob toward the left. When disabled, the tempo
display blinks.
3. Press the TR-09’s [START] button on beat with the sync’ed
song to synchronize the drum machine to Serato DJ Pro.
Tip
If the timing of the
synchronized song is slightly
off beat with the TR-09’
drum pattern, change the
MIDI CLOCK DELAY COM-
PENSATION in the Audio Tab
of Setup screen. The delay amount can then be manually adjusted
with the MIDI clock timing in milliseconds. Leave‘Automatic’
selected if the timing is correct.
Ending the Connection to Serato DJ Pro
1. Close Serato DJ Pro.
For details on how to close the software, refer to the owner’s
manuals for Serato DJ Pro.
2. After closing Serato DJ Pro, power off the TR-09.