TR-8: Update Procedure – Roland Corporation

Here's how to update the system program for the TR-8.

Click a version title to expand or collapse the release notes.
For details, please refer to TR-8 System Program.

[Ver.1.61] Jan 2019

Serato DJ Pro Ver.2.1.1 or later is now supported. Synchronized playback with compositions on Serato DJ Pro is possible. (Feb 2019)
Note:
- Using this functionality requires a DJ controller compatible with Serato DJ Pro.
- The Roland DJ-202, DJ-505, and DJ-808 cannot be used as the DJ controller.

[Ver.1.60] Aug 2018

[Ver.1.50] Aug 2017

Supported frequencies during a USB connection have been expanded to include 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz.
To use 44.1 and 48 kHz, please install the latest driver (version 1.5).
Functionality to trigger the SP-404SX or SP-404A has been added.

[Ver.1.20]

For details about this version, please refer to TR-8 Update.

Before proceeding, check the system version of your TR-8.

Turn off the power.
While holding down pads [14] and [16], turn on the power.

The [START/STOP] button will blink.
Press the [START/STOP] button.
The current version will appear on the display as three digits.
For example, version 1.61 will be shown as “161”.
After confirming the version, turn off the TR-8 without pressing any other buttons.

Important: If your unit is already running the latest version, you do not need to perform the update.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE UPDATE

CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE

Never use this update on any product other than the TR-8. Doing so may damage the system program or data of other products.
Never turn off the power of your TR-8 while the update is in progress!!
If a power failure or similar issue occurs during the update, the TR-8 may no longer start up in normal operating mode. In such cases, servicing will be required, so please contact your nearest Roland service center.

DOWNLOADING AND UNARCHIVING THE COMPRESSED FILE

Go to TR-8 UPDATES & DRIVERS and click on TR-8 System Program.
Read the software license agreement at the bottom of the download page and select the "I agree" check box.
Click the "Download" button to download the system program (tr8_sys_vXXX*.zip).
*XXX=Version number
Unarchive the downloaded file.
- Windows: Right-click the file and click "Extract All", then click "Extract".
- macOS: Double-click the file to unzip it.
  "tr8_sys_vXXX*" folder appears.
  *XXX: Version number
Important: Do not rename the extracted file or folder.

UPDATE PROCEDURE

Caution
Never use this update on any other product than the TR-8, as it may harm other devices' data or system programs.

While holding down Pad [1], turn on the power.

The INST select buttons [BD] through [RC] will blink.
Use a USB cable to connect the TR-8 to your computer.
The [BD] button and Pad [1] will blink.
On your computer, open the “TR-8” drive folder.
Drag and drop the file TR8_UPD.BIN, which is located inside the tr8_sys_vxxx folder created when you extract the downloaded archive, into the root of the “TR-8” drive.
Note: Do not copy the entire tr8_sys_vxxx folder. Copy only the TR8_UPD.BIN file.
Once the file has been copied, safely remove the “TR-8” drive from your computer:
- Windows: See the article “Safely remove hardware in Windows” on the Microsoft website.
- Mac: Drag the “TR-8” icon to the Trash in the Dock.
Disconnect the USB cable.
The [SD] button and Pad [2] will blink.
Press Pad [2] to begin the update process.

The [LT] button and Pad [3] will blink, and the SCATTER LEDs will light up in sequence from 1 to 10.
When the INST select buttons [BD] through [RC] and Pads [1] through [16] start blinking, the update is complete.
Turn off the TR-8.
To confirm that the update was successful, check the version number as described in the “How to Check the System Program Version” section.

Please also watch the following video.