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  • Page 1 Operation Manual START STOP SYSTEM80 system80.net rev. 01/19...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction The System80 880 is an analog drum machine for the The 880's sequencer features a familiar interface that Eurorack modular synthesizer format. Its drum voice allows for Rhythm Pattern creation using programmed circuits are based on the TR-808, the classic drum or real-time step entry.

  • Page 5: Installation & Setup

    (eg. ARP 2600, Roland System 100/100M, etc.). A jumper connector on the back of the 880 is used to set the Trigger 2 level (Fig. 3). It is set to 5 Volts at the factory.

  • Page 6: Basic Connections

    LEVEL control. When auditioning and recording from NOTE: The 880 is a clone of a vintage analog design. the master output adjust the instrument LEVEL con- You may find the noise floor higher compared to other...

  • Page 7: Quick Tips

    Running the ALT key and select the desired Rhythm Pattern Change the MIDI The 880's MIDI receive channel is set to Channel 1 by SHIFT-WRITE/NEXT key and the ALT key. Use the default. To change the default MIDI receive channel,...

  • Page 8: Control Descriptions

    Tempo Control The Tempo Control sets the tempo of the internal When the 880 is slaved to an external clock, the sequencer. The internal sequencer has a tempo range Tempo Control knob becomes inactive.
  • Page 9 Step Buttons The STEP buttons have different functions depending 4 INTRO/FILL INs. When the START/STOP button is on what mode the 880 is in and whether or not the pressed the selected BASIC RHYTHM pattern will sequencer is running. begin to play unless the TAP button is used to...

  • Page 10: Writing Rhythm Patterns

    The PRE SCALE can be changed while editing the Add Shuffle The 880 has a shuffle feature that alters the timing of but SHUFFLE AMOUNT changes are not saved to the odd steps in a Rhythm Pattern. Six levels of shuffle memory in these modes.

  • Page 11: Playing Rhythm Patterns

    Playing Rhythm Patterns Manual Play MANUAL PLAY mode is a performance mode that RHYTHM pattern. When the current pattern finishes allows Rhythm Patterns to be selected and played in playing the new pattern will start to play. If you wish to real time.
  • Page 12 Playing Rhythm Patterns (cont.) Roll Mode ROLL Mode is a performance feature that allows you 8 and 16 times per measure, respectively. ROLL 32 to repeatedly trigger an instrument to create drum rolls. will trigger 32 times per measure, with triggers occuring The ROLL feature can be used in any of the edit, play inbetween the 16 steps.

  • Page 13: Composing The Rhythm Track

    Composing The Rhythm Track Rhythm Patterns stored in memory can be chained Rhythm Tracks are first created by chaining patterns together into Rhythm Tracks. There are 12 Rhythm together and can then later be edited to change their Tracks available and each Rhythm Track can be original composition.

  • Page 14: Synchronization

    LED will glow red. When running as a SLAVE, the The fourth mode, SYNC IN Mode, has two sub SYNC LED will glow orange. If the 880 is waiting for an modes that slave the 880 to an external clock pulse: external clock pulse, the SYNC LED will glow yellow.
  • Page 15 This mode is a MASTER clock mode that configures all MIDI cables will function as DIN Sync cables) to the the DIN socket as a DIN Sync Output so that the 880 Mode DIN sockets of the 880 and the slave device. Set the can be used as a DIN Sync Master device.

  • Page 16: Firmware Updating

    The 880's firmware may be periodically updated to fix FIRMWARE UPDATE TROUBLESHOOTING: bugs and add features. Please check If the 880 does not accept the firmware the SYNC LED www.system80.net/product/880/ for official firmware will remain solid red and the current firmware will not updates.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications Rhythm Memory RHYTHM PATTERNS RHYTHM TRACKS 16 × 12 banks (192) 64 measures × 12 tracks (768 measures) 1-32 steps per measure × 2 Basic Variations Sequencer INTERNAL CLOCK PRE-SCALE MULTIPLIER ~30 - 250 beats per minute (BPM) 1: × 3/4 2: ×...

  • Page 18: Warranty

    These are unavoidable and inherent find it to be defective (transport charges may apply). to the manual painting and screenprinting process. NOTE: the 880's panel is screenprinted in 3 colours of Contact Please contact us by email: YouTube, and Muffwiggler, these are not the best ways to reach us with questions or concerns about your 880.
  • Page 19 Operation Reference Rhythm Pattern Programming Manual Play Set the MODE selector to MANUAL PLAY. With the sequencer stopped, set the MODE selector to PATTERN CLEAR. Use STEP buttons 1-12 to select the Basic Rhythm Pattern you want to play. Use the STEP buttons to select the Rhythm Pattern memory location you wish to program.
  • Page 20 SYSTEM80 System80 Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada...

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