Introduction - Roland TR808-M Installation Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION

The TR-808 MIDI retrofit enables your Roland TR-808 to be synchronized with other MIDI
devices and work like polyphonic velocity sensitive MIDI drum expander. More over all original features
of the TR-808 are not changed. The instrument can be used exactly the same way as before the
interface installation.
1.1. MIDI INTERFACE KIT COMPONENTS
The TR-808 MIDI interface kit package contains all necessary components and material for the
installation, including manual with detailed description of the installation procedure. The TR-808 kit
package contains:
[1] MIDI Interface main board (MAIN) including the self-adhesive supports
[2] Synchronization terminals board (SYNC IN/OUT) including the material and cables (screws,
washers and plastic stripes)
[3] 20-core multi-cable with the connector and indication LED
[4] Ground cable with the isolating capacitor
[5] Special MIDI cable - reduction
[6] CD-ROM with user and installation manuals and support software
1.2. GENERAL INSTRUCTION
Installation of all interface components is simple. There will be no major problems during the
installation procedure if you follow instructions from this manual exactly.
It is not necessary to drill any holes in the vintage instrument - all changes can be replaced
without visible changes. The interface can be removed and the instrument can be restored back to the
original appearance at any time if necessary.
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