![]() The great thing about INST REC mode is that it will auto-quantise your tapped beat. When the green light scrolls to Step 1, tap in your closed hat rhythm and it will automatically record it as a pattern. To record a closed hi-hat ( CH) for example, find the 16-step that is marked with CLOSED HIHAT, press INST REC then START/STOP. INST REC mode allows you to record individual instruments by playing the specified 16-step button. Sometimes when you have a specific rhythm in your head, you might want to “tap” out the pattern in real-time, instead of programming steps. Press START/STOP and you shouldn’t hear any beat.īack to top TIP #2 – RECORDING A PATTERN IN INST REC MODE To clear a pattern, hit PTN SELECT, hold CLEAR and select the PATTERN NUMBER. This is a great way to add variations to your main pattern for performance. Each pattern has an “ A” and “ B” mode, allowing you to have two 16-step beats per pattern. You have 16 patterns at your disposal, each selected via PTN SELECT. Congrats! You have made your first beat or “pattern”. ![]() You will now hear that classic four-on-the-floor rhythm. While still in TR-REC mode and with the beat playing, select SD (snare drum) and program Steps 5 and 13. Hit the START/STOP button (make sure the BD slider and VOLUME are up) and you will hear a kick drum every four beats. They should light up as red now – this marks a programmed step. Then press buttons for the first count of each bar ( Steps 1, 5, 9 and 13). Make sure the BD button under the slider is lit up. To program your first beat, you will need to select TR-REC mode, then select one of the INSTRUMENT buttons. The first count of each bar is marked as blue for reference. The 16-step sequencer has become the traditional way to program drums, as it easily allows you to program four bars, each with four counts. If you have ever programmed beats in your DAW, the 16-step sequencer acts in the same way. This 16-step sequencer is the same one used in the classic Roland drum machines of the past and is a great visual way to record and edit (“program”) your drum beat. These 16 buttons are STEPS and are collectively known as a sequencer. To make your first drum beat, you will need to use the 16 buttons at the bottom of the AIRA TR-8. TIP #1 – PROGRAMMING A PATTERN IN TR-REC MODE THE LISTĥ – PERFORMANCE MADE EASY WITH INST PLAY MODEĦ – ADD ROLLS AND FILLS IN INST PLAY MODEġ0 – KEEP REVERB AND DELAY SETTINGS LOCKED TO A PATTERNġ1 – SIDECHAIN OTHER INSTRUMENTS WITH EXTERNAL INġ2 – CREATE SPACE IN YOUR DRUM MIX WITH PANNINGġ6 – LOCK A PATTERN SO IT CAN’T BE CHANGEDġ8 – LEARN THE KIT COLOUR CODES FOR FAST ACCESS TO YOUR SOUNDSĢ2 – RUN MONO INSTRUMENTS INTO THE EXTERNAL INPUTĢ3 – LOWER YOUR OUTPUT VOLUME FOR MORE HEADROOM Make sure to check in regularly, as we will update this list with more tips soon. This guide will go into more detail and provide a few “pro” tips too. But be warned! Once you make your first beat, we guarantee that you won’t be able to stop!Įach tip comes from the video below. These tips will answer all of your questions and help you to get straight into making a beat. That’s why we have composed THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE AIRA TR-8 RHYTHM PERFORMER. What’s a sequencer? What does shuffle do? How can I add a roll/fill? All of the knobs, buttons, switches and sliders are there to get hands-on and perform so that you can create a beat never heard before! But if you have never played with a drum machine before, the array of blinking lights and instruments can be a little daunting. The TR-8 is an instrument that is designed to be played. The TR-8 combines the best sounds and features of Roland’s legacy drum machines, while adding performance features and effects to take it into the next generation. From rap and house to techno and trance, the TR-808 and TR-909 have left an indelible mark on the art and culture of music.Ĭontributed by Christian Moraga for the Roland Australia Blog THE NEXT STEP IN THE TR- EVOLUTION IS THE AIRA TR-8 ![]() Not only have they appeared on thousands of dance tracks over the course of three decades, they’ve helped to define the sound of entire musical genres. Unleashed upon an unsuspecting world in the 1980s, the TR-808 and TR-909 produce arguably the most influential drum sounds in modern music. ![]() This Ultimate Guide has everything you need to know about the TR-8! The AIRA TR-8 is the next step in the evolution of Roland’s TR drum machines. ![]()
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