TR-8S, TR-6S: How do I install TR-EDITOR?

You can download the TR-EDITOR from the Roland Cloud Manager app.
For details on how to install the app, see the related article "Roland Cloud: How do I install Roland Cloud Manager?".

Follow the steps below.

1. Launch the Roland Cloud Manager app.
   A sign-in is required; if you do not have a Roland account, click on [Join Roland Cloud].
   You can change the app's language. See the related Q&A "Roland Cloud: How to Change the Language in Roland Cloud Manager" for more information.
2. Click Hardware Instruments > AIRA & DANCE > TR-8S (or TR-6S).
   Note: If AIRA & DANCE is not displayed, try turning off the View Filter at the top of the screen (toggle the switch to the left).
   
3. Click the download icon of TR-EDITOR.
   - Installation automatically starts.
4. Connect the TR-8S/6S to your computer using a USB cable that supports data transfer.
   - Connect it after installing the USB driver.
   TR-8S: https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/tr-8s/updates_drivers/
   TR-6S: https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/tr-6s/updates_drivers/

5.  Launch the TR Editor.
   Applications > Roland folder > TR Editor

   It is convenient to search for “TR Editor” using the search bar. For details, refer to the following:
   - Windows: Find all your apps and programs (Microsoft)
   - macOS: View and open apps on Mac (Apple)

   Click the DEVICE SELECT button.
   - Select either TR-8S or TR-6S to connect.

   
   - If the version of your connected device is incompatible, a message prompting you to update the device is shown. The latest system program can be found on the page mentioned in step 4.
   - For details how to use the app, see "TR-EDITOR Owner's Manual".

Roland TR-EDITOR Software for TR-8S and TR-6S Rhythm Performers