Roland Drumatix TR-06 Owner's Manual

Introduction
* The TR-06 can operate on batteries or on USB bus power. If you are using batteries, insert four AA batteries,
making sure that the batteries are oriented correctly.
In order to use this device correctly, please carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY) before use.
After reading, keep these instructions at hand for immediate reference.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe
Restore
all of the items related to batteries that are listed in "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet
Effect section
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY").
Introduction
1. As described in the procedure for "Backup" Step 1–3, open the "TR-06" drive on your computer.
Controller Explanation
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the
Adjusts the overdrive. Turn the knob fully left to turn it off.
2. Copy the TR-06 backup files into the "RESTORE" folder of the "TR-06" drive.
* The TR-06 can operate on batteries or on USB bus power. If you are using batteries, insert four AA batteries, Use the system settings to select the type of drive.
unit carefully; do not drop it.
• Used together with the [MENU] button, this sets an instrument's TUNE.
[DRIVE] knob
making sure that the batteries are oriented correctly.
• Used together with the [STEP LOOP] button, this turns an instrument's DRIVE
3. After copying is completed, eject the USB drive and then press the [TAP] button. * When the batteries run low, the indication "Bt. Lo" appears in the display. Replace the battery as soon as
on/off.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe
possible.
Specifies the delay time.
4. After the LEDs have completely stopped blinking, turn off the power.
You can use the menu to change the delay type.
all of the items related to batteries that are listed in "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet
• Used together with the [MENU] button, this sets an instrument's DECAY.
[TIME] knob
* The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since
• Used together with the [STEP LOOP] button, this turns tempo sync on/off for
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY").
the delay effect.
it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not
Panel Descriptions
Specifies the number of times that the delay repeats.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the
want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.
You can use the system settings to change the delay effect type.
unit carefully; do not drop it. • Used together with the [MENU] button, this specifies the sound of an
To restore power, turn the power on again.
[DEPTH] knob
instrument. The parameters that can be edited differ depending on the
instrument.
* When the batteries run low, the indication "Bt. Lo" appears in the display. Replace the battery as soon as
• Used together with the [STEP LOOP] button, this specifies the send amount to
Using the TR-06 in conjunction with the DK-01 Boutique Dock (accessory)
the instrument's delay effect.
possible.
& For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the DK-01's Owner's Manual.
Sequencer section
* The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since
Controller Explanation
it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not
* When handling the sound module, such as during angle adjustment or installation, take care not to get your
[RUN/STOP] button
want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.
finger caught between a movable part and the body of the unit. If using this unit where children are present,
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[PATTERN CLEAR] button
be sure to provide adult supervision and guidance.
To restore power, turn the power on again.
[PATTERN GROUP] button
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Playing the TR-06 via MIDI or USB
Using the TR-06 in conjunction with the DK-01 Boutique Dock (accessory)
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[TAP] button
You can also play the TR-06 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to "Connecting Your Equipment. "
& For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the DK-01's Owner's Manual.
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[SCALE] switch
* When handling the sound module, such as during angle adjustment or installation, take care not to get your
Connecting Your Equipment
finger caught between a movable part and the body of the unit. If using this unit where children are present,
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Step [1]–[16] button 19
be sure to provide adult supervision and guidance.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before
[FUNCTION] button
Playing the TR-06 via MIDI or USB
making any connections.
Switching Sounds
You can also play the TR-06 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to "Connecting Your Equipment. "
1. Simultaneously press the
[MENU] button and the
Now you're in instrument select mode.
2. Use the step
MODE / display section [2]–[6] buttons to select the instrument whose sound you want to change.
Connecting Your Equipment
3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a sound.
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G
Controller
BD (Step [2]) * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before TR-606 BD
SD (Step [3]) TR-606 SD
making any connections.
LT (Step [4])
TR-606 LT
HT (Step [5]) TR-606 HT
A Micro USB (
CY (Step [6]) TR-606 CY
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect
Playing/Recording a Pattern
[MODE] knob
this port to your computer. It can be used to transfer USB MIDI and
Playing a Pattern (PATTERN PLAY Mode)
G
USB audio data. You must install the USB driver when connecting
the TR-06 to your computer. Download the USB driver from the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme.
Basic Operation
htm which is included in the download.
1. Turn the
[MODE] knob to set to "PATTERN PLAY."
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2. Use the
[PATTERN GROUP] button to select the pattern group (I or II).
A Micro USB ( ) port
3. Use the step [1]–[16] buttons to select a pattern.
* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit
Even during playback, you can use the step [1]–[16] buttons to select a pattern.
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect
To select pattern groups 3–8
data.
1. Hold down the [PATTERN GROUP] button and press a step [3]–[8] button to select a group.
[INSTRUMENT] knob
this port to your computer. It can be used to transfer USB MIDI and
2. Hold down the [PATTERN GROUP] button and press a step [1]–[16] button to select a pattern.
B [VOLUME] knob
Pattern groups are in pairs of 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, and these groups alternate each time you press the
USB audio data. You must install the USB driver when connecting
[PATTERN GROUP] button.
the TR-06 to your computer. Download the USB driver from the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme. Adjusts the volume.
Playing patterns consecutively
When selecting a pattern, you can select multiple patterns by pressing two buttons at the same time. The
htm which is included in the download.
patterns you've selected will play consecutively. The currently-playing pattern blinks.
C PHONES jack (Stereo mini) [MENU] (SUB STEP) button
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1. Press the
[RUN/STOP] button to play/stop a pattern.
Connect headphones (sold separately) here.
Adjusting the Tempo
* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit
In pattern play mode, the display shows the tempo. D OUTPUT jack (Stereo mini)
data.
[STEP LOOP] button
1. Press the
[TEMPO] button.
Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.
You can see the two digits of the tempo value below the decimal point.
B [VOLUME] knob
2. Use the [VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo.
E MIX IN jack (Stereo mini)
[TEMPO] button
Adjusts the volume.
This is an audio input jack. The sound of the connected device is
C PHONES jack (Stereo mini)
output from the OUTPUT jack and the PHONES jack. You can also
Display
apply the TR-06's internal effect to this sound.
Connect headphones (sold separately) here.
[VALUE] knob
F MIDI connectors
D OUTPUT jack (Stereo mini)
If you connect the TR-06 to another MIDI device using commercially
Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.
What are patterns and tracks? available MIDI cables, the TR-06 can play in synchronization with the MIDI device.
E MIX IN jack (Stereo mini)
This is an audio input jack. The sound of the connected device is Recorded performance data is called a "pattern. "
Turning the TR-06 On/Off
output from the OUTPUT jack and the PHONES jack. You can also The TR-06 has 128 "patterns, " and eight "tracks" in which you can place patterns.
apply the TR-06's internal effect to this sound.
G [POWER] switch
Track
(8 tracks)
F MIDI connectors
This turns the power on/off.
If you connect the TR-06 to another MIDI device using commercially
* After you've made connections correctly, be sure to turn on the power in the order of the TR-06 first, and then
available MIDI cables, the TR-06 can play in synchronization with the MIDI device.
the connected system. Powering-on in the incorrect order may cause malfunctions or damage. When turning
Track 1
the power off, power-off the connected system first, and then the TR-06.
Turning the TR-06 On/Off
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a
G [POWER] switch
malfunction.
This turns the power on/off.
Data Backup/Restore
Pattern
* After you've made connections correctly, be sure to turn on the power in the order of the TR-06 first, and then
(128 patterns)
Backup
the connected system. Powering-on in the incorrect order may cause malfunctions or damage. When turning
the power off, power-off the connected system first, and then the TR-06.
1. Connect your computer to the TR-06's USB port via USB cable.
Pattern group 1
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
Pattern 1-16
you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a
2. While holding down the [RUN/STOP] button, turn on the power.
malfunction.
It takes about one minute to prepare the drive. The STEP [1]–[16] indicators show the progress.
Data Backup/Restore
3. Open the "TR-06" drive on your computer.
The backup files are located in the "BACKUP" folder of the "TR-06" drive.
Backup
INST edit section
4. Copy the backup files into your computer.
1. Connect your computer to the TR-06's USB port via USB cable.
Copy all of the files that are in the "BACKUP" folder.
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2. While holding down the [RUN/STOP] button, turn on the power.
5. After copying is completed, eject the USB drive.
INST knobs
It takes about one minute to prepare the drive. The STEP [1]–[16] indicators show the progress.
Windows 10/8/7
[ACCENT] knob
3. Open the "TR-06" drive on your computer.
Right-click on the "TR-06" icon and execute "Eject. "
The backup files are located in the "BACKUP" folder of the "TR-06" drive.
Mac OS
TRIGGER section
4. Copy the backup files into your computer.
Drag the "TR-06" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
Copy all of the files that are in the "BACKUP" folder.
6. Turn the TR-06 power off.
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5. After copying is completed, eject the USB drive.
Windows 10/8/7
Right-click on the "TR-06" icon and execute "Eject. "
TRIGGER IN jack
Mac OS
Drag the "TR-06" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
6. Turn the TR-06 power off.
TRIGGER OUT jack
TRIGGER OUT [AC]
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Plays/stops the pattern or track.
Use this to erase a pattern, to return the editing location of a track
to its beginning, or to enter a "da capo. "
Use this to switch the group of patterns to play, to switch between
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measure to edit, or to enter a "segno. "
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Use this to enter a note at the timing at which you press it, to reset
the playback position, to confirm a menu item, or to enter a "dal
segno. "
Selects the note length of a step.
1: 16th note 3: 8th note triplet
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2: 32nd note 4: 16th note triplet
Use these to select patterns or edit notes.
Use this in PATTERN WRITE mode to apply a SCALE, or together
with the [1]–[16] buttons to specify LAST STEP.
A B C D
[STEP LOOP] button.
3 4
RICH FAT
RICH FAT
Synth Percussion NOISE TOM CP
Synth Percussion NOISE TOM CP
A B C D
) port
GATE CYMBAL CP RS
Explanation
Adjust the volume of each instrument.
Adjusts the strength of the accent.
Explanation
Use a mini-plug (mono) cable to connect this to a device that is equipped with a
TRIGGER OUT jack (e.g., TR-08).
When you insert a plug into this jack, the TR-06 is disconnected from its internal
clock, and its step will advance when a trigger pulse is received from this jack.
Input from this jack can also be used to execute the Random function or the Note
Shift function. Use the menu to specify what is executed.
This outputs a trigger when each instrument is heard.
This outputs a trigger at the timing of ACC, or at the beginning or end of the pattern.
TR-06
Drumatix
TR-06
Drumatix
Inserting a fill-in
1. During playback, hold down the
pattern that you want to insert.
Inserting an intro
1. While stopped, hold down the
pattern that you want to insert.
Recording a Pattern (PATTERN WRITE Mode)
Basic Operation
1. Turn the
[MODE] knob to set to "PATTERN WRITE."
2. Use the [PATTERN GROUP] button to select the pattern group (I or II).
3. Use the step [1]–[16] buttons to select a pattern.
To select pattern groups 3–8
1. Hold down the [PATTERN GROUP] button and press a step [3]–[8] button to select a group.
2. Keep holding down the [PATTERN GROUP] button and press a step [1]–[16] button to select a pattern.
Pattern groups are in pairs of 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, and these groups alternate each time you press the
[PATTERN GROUP] button.
4. Use the
[INSTRUMENT] knob to select an instrument.
5. Use the
[RUN/STOP] button to play the pattern.
6. Use the step
[1]–[16] buttons to specify whether an instrument plays or does not play.
Using the [TAP] button to input notes
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1. If you press the
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Shuffle/flam settings
1. Long-press the
The step [1]–[7] buttons show the shuffle value and the step
2. By holding down the
shuffle value.
You can also use the [VALUE] knob to change this.
3. By holding down the
flam value (spacing).
Erasing a pattern (entirely)
1. While stopped, hold down a step
E
Erasing a pattern (partially)
1. During playback, press the
the [INSTRUMENT] knob are erased only while you hold down the button.
Copying a Pattern
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Explanation
1. With the copy-destination pattern selected, hold down the
2. While holding down the
Switches the operating mode.
pattern.
RS
3. While holding down the
TRACK WRITE
RS
E
* Continue holding down the [TAP] button while you perform the copy operation. The operation is cancelled if
This mode lets you edit tracks (songs).
you release the [TAP] button.
TRACK PLAY
Specifying the last step
Here's how to specify the length (number of steps) of the pattern.
This mode lets you play back tracks (songs).
1. During playback, hold down the
PATTERN PLAY
Specifying the scale
This mode lets you play back patterns.
1. Use the
[SCALE] switch to select the desired scale.
PATTERN WRITE
2. During playback, press the
This mode lets you edit patterns.
Expanding the steps to 32 steps
Switches instruments, or switches the track to play or edit.
1. During playback, hold down the
The steps are expanded to 32 steps.
AC (ACCENT), BD (BASS DRUM), SD (SNARE DRUM), LT (LOW
During playback, press the [PATTERN GROUP] button to switch between the group of steps that you want to
write (1–16 or 17–32).
TOM), HT (HI TOM), CY (CYMBAL), OH (OPEN HIHAT), CH (CLOSED
Setting the velocity
HIHAT)
Here's how to input velocity (dynamics).
1. During playback, hold down a step
Accesses the menu, or inputs sub-steps when used in conjunc-
Setting the probability
tion with step buttons [1]–[16].
Here's how to set the probability that a note will play. By setting the probability, you can give variety to a pattern
even when the same pattern continues to repeat.
Switches to step loop mode.
1. During playback, hold down a
In step loop mode, the specified step plays repeatedly while you
Checking the velocity and probability settings
hold down a step button [1]–[16].
1. During playback, long-press a
The probability setting value is shown.
Adjusts the tempo.
2. Press the [TAP] button.
The velocity setting value is shown.
Shows the tempo value and various other information.
Edits the value shown in the display.
Track 8
Pattern group 8
Pattern 1-16
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[MENU] button and press a step
[MENU] button and press a step
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3
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[TAP] button during playback, a note is input to the selected instrument.
[TEMPO] button.
[TEMPO] button and pressing a step
[TEMPO] button and pressing a step
[1]–[16] button and press the
F
[PATTERN CLEAR] button; notes of the instrument currently selected by
[TAP] button, press a step [1]–[16] button to select the copy-source
[TAP] button, press the [RUN/STOP] button to execute the copy.
F
[FUNCTION] button and press a
[FUNCTION] button.
[FUNCTION] button and press the
[1]–[16] button and turn the
step [1]–[16] button and turn the
step [1]–[16] button.
MIDI OUT
MIDI device
MIDI OUT
Construct a song by
MIDI device
placing patterns.
This is the unit that is
read or written when
you play.
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[1]–[16] button to select the
[1]–[16] button to select the
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[9]–[16] buttons show the flam value.
[1]–[7] button, you can change the
16
[9]–[16] button, you can change the
[PATTERN CLEAR] button.
[TAP] button.
step [1]–[16] button.
[PATTERN GROUP] button.
[ACCENT] knob.
[VALUE] knob.
MIDI IN
TR-06
MIDI IN
TR-06