One cool extra feature that i discovered when i had trouble recording my synth using external instrument inputs on TR-8 but i wanted to record the synth solo and not mixed with TR's drums.. First you need to record TR-8 digitally so you get each instrument per channel. In order to do that, you need to connect to computer via USB and set the inputs from TR's 3-13 digital outputs (1 and 2 are main stereo outputs from TR). If you have,let's say, polyphonic synth connected to TR external instrument inputs, that synth would go into the main digital main stereo mix (1 and 2) with other drums. In order to get rid of the drums, you go to boot mode (you can check on youtube how to enable boot mode on TR) and then assign each instrument to assignable outs A/B so there is no instrument going in to the main stereo out. The thing is with TR is that digital main output behaves in same way as analog main stereo output. So if all instruments are being sent on assignable analog outs A and B, there will not be any instrument present on analog and as well digital stereo output except for the external instrument that leaves you will external synth as stereo instrument on 1/2 insputs and rest of TR drum instruments are from 3 to 13.
**HOT TIP** to randomize a pattern on tr8, hold Ptn Select and press Scatter on. tr8 has to be stopped or it wont work. fast way to get some interesting patterns. 😉
Mate! I’ve been playing with my second hand tr8 I bought a few months ago. It’s a lot of fun for sure. I’ve watched so many Tr8 videos, but I just learnt more functions in this little 6 min or so video than I have in majority of others! Can u explain again, how you had different snare sounds on the same snare ‘channel’ Please type-speak real slow and easy to understand as I only speak fluent idiot! Cheers
Why you bought in first place ? I never buy stuff i do not know at least 90% of functionality, and you can do that with downloading simple PDF manual. On top of that, in my case before i bought TR, i watched at least 10,20 videos of people using it :) It is funny to me because i know at least 3,4 people who did the same thing (2 with TR).
Good demo the release of the TR08 has peaked my interest but this looks like a better value ESP used....I can't tell if the ACB technology on the TR08 is any better ....
It's a particularly convoluted manual. It may interest you to learn that different people learn in different ways! Have you heard of the seven styles of learning? Auditotory, visual/spatial, verbal, logical/mathematical, physical/kinesthetic, social/interpersonal and solitary/intrapersonal.
+1 on the flam option. This the first video I've seen that properly explains implementing the flam / roll. Many thanks for that!
is it working only with the 707 expansion the flam option?
hello, you need to install qn actualitzation for use the flam? i buy yesterday the tr8 and i cant do the flam
One cool extra feature that i discovered when i had trouble recording my synth using external instrument inputs on TR-8 but i wanted to record the synth solo and not mixed with TR's drums.. First you need to record TR-8 digitally so you get each instrument per channel. In order to do that, you need to connect to computer via USB and set the inputs from TR's 3-13 digital outputs (1 and 2 are main stereo outputs from TR). If you have,let's say, polyphonic synth connected to TR external instrument inputs, that synth would go into the main digital main stereo mix (1 and 2) with other drums. In order to get rid of the drums, you go to boot mode (you can check on youtube how to enable boot mode on TR) and then assign each instrument to assignable outs A/B so there is no instrument going in to the main stereo out. The thing is with TR is that digital main output behaves in same way as analog main stereo output. So if all instruments are being sent on assignable analog outs A and B, there will not be any instrument present on analog and as well digital stereo output except for the external instrument that leaves you will external synth as stereo instrument on 1/2 insputs and rest of TR drum instruments are from 3 to 13.
its hard to find good tr8 videos, this is pretty good.
Totally agree. The official manual and most UA-cam videos are too high-level. I hope you have more. This is really helpful!
Excellent this makes it come so much more alive
I thought I knew it all but was living in ignorance. (didn't know about the flam) Very clear and easy to follow video. Cheers.
**HOT TIP** to randomize a pattern on tr8, hold Ptn Select and press Scatter on. tr8 has to be stopped or it wont work. fast way to get some interesting patterns. 😉
Nice showcase of how granular this badboy can really be. 👍
Mate!
I’ve been playing with my second hand tr8 I bought a few months ago. It’s a lot of fun for sure.
I’ve watched so many Tr8 videos, but I just learnt more functions in this little 6 min or so video than I have in majority of others!
Can u explain again, how you had different snare sounds on the same snare ‘channel’
Please type-speak real slow and easy to understand as I only speak fluent idiot!
Cheers
Best TR-8 tutorial. Thank you.
Great demo. And great machine!🕶
What version do you have I have 1.50 but dont have all those extra sounds and my colours aren't like that
The Flam is not working on mine, is it cos i haven't purchased the expansion pack?
great demo thanks for sharing
Nice vid! Is it possible to extend a pattern with 32 steps or 64 steps? Instead of the 16 steps
I had no idea the TR8 had this much control, I just friggin sold mine :(
+kvfive like most machines, just takes some time to get to know it. I love mine. Hope you get another in the near future :)
+Trey Taylor I am very tempted to get another ;)
Why you bought in first place ? I never buy stuff i do not know at least 90% of functionality, and you can do that with downloading simple PDF manual. On top of that, in my case before i bought TR, i watched at least 10,20 videos of people using it :) It is funny to me because i know at least 3,4 people who did the same thing (2 with TR).
People want a machine with the "make Ibiza number 1 hit " button installed.
@@kvfive get the tr-8s instead ;-)
Good demo the release of the TR08 has peaked my interest but this looks like a better value ESP used....I can't tell if the ACB technology on the TR08 is any better ....
This was so so helpful, thank you!
Awesome!
great video !
nice informative video. Thanks
awesome.. 👍
is anybody knowing why the extra function like the flam or single reverb is not working with my tr-8? thanks for help
Moritz Bubner have you tried to update the software of the tr8?
how did you get the 707 samples ?
You have to buy Roland's 7x7 expansion pack.
€100 at the moment.
Just read the manual,simple.
It's a particularly convoluted manual.
It may interest you to learn that different people learn in different ways! Have you heard of the seven styles of learning?
Auditotory, visual/spatial, verbal, logical/mathematical, physical/kinesthetic, social/interpersonal and solitary/intrapersonal.