If you press the Play button on the DR-880 and the patterns do not playback, it's possible that the MIDI Sync Mode in the DR-880 is set to "External." Change this setting to "Auto" with the Steps below. This will allow the DR-880 to play its patterns when pressing the play button. Here's how:
- Press EDIT.
- Press the cursor right button repeatedly to highlight the "MIDI" icon, and then press ENTER.
- Cursor down to "Sync Mode."
- Turn the VALUE dial to choose "AUTO."
- Press EXIT when you're finished.