Playing a Rhythm Pattern
The recorded performance data is called a “rhythm pattern.”
The TR-08 has 256 rhythm patterns, and two variations (A and B) for each rhythm pattern.
Playing a Rhythm Pattern
Selecting PATTERN PLAY mode
1. Set the mode switch to MANUAL PLAY.
One of the INTRO/FILL IN [1]–[4] indicators is lit, and one of the BASIC RHYTHM [1]–[12] indicators is blinking.
Selecting a rhythm pattern
2. Press a BASIC RHYTHM [1]–[12] button to select the basic rhythm.
The indicator of the selected rhythm pattern is blinking.
3. Set the [BASIC-VARIATION] switch.
If you select AB, A (first measure) and B (second measure) play alternately.
Playing a rhythm pattern
4. Press the [START/STOP] button.
The STEP NO indicators light successively from left to right.
5. Use the [LEVEL] knob of each instrument to adjust the volume balance, and use the rear panel [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Playing patterns consecutively
When selecting a pattern, you can select multiple patterns by pressing two buttons at the same time. The patterns you’ve selected will play consecutively. The currently-playing pattern blinks.
Adjusting the Tempo
6. Use the [TEMPO] dial or the [FINE] knob to adjust the playback speed (40.00–300.00 BPM).
7. To stop, press the [START/STOP] button once again.