Once you've created or modified a pattern in the DR-880, you must write it to a user pattern location if you want to keep it. Use the following steps to save a pattern using the Write function:
1. Hold SHIFT and SONG to confirm youre in Pattern mode. If "Cancel Edit ?" shows in the display, press EXIT.
2. Press EDIT.
3. Use the CURSOR < > buttons to select "PATTERN."
4. Press ENTER.
5. Use the CURSOR < > buttons to select "WRITE."
6. Press ENTER.
7. Turn the VALUE dial to select a desired user pattern location (U001-U500).
8. Press ENTER "Now writing" appears in the display while the pattern is being stored.
9. When the writing process is complete, press EXIT twice.
1. Hold SHIFT and SONG to confirm youre in Pattern mode. If "Cancel Edit ?" shows in the display, press EXIT.
2. Press EDIT.
3. Use the CURSOR < > buttons to select "PATTERN."
4. Press ENTER.
5. Use the CURSOR < > buttons to select "WRITE."
6. Press ENTER.
7. Turn the VALUE dial to select a desired user pattern location (U001-U500).
8. Press ENTER "Now writing" appears in the display while the pattern is being stored.
9. When the writing process is complete, press EXIT twice.