Roland AIRA TR-8S Rhythm Performer - Manual (Page 20)

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Various Operations
Muting a Track
(MUTE)
1. Press the [MUTE] button.
2. Use the instrument select buttons to turn each
instrument’s mute on (unlit) or off (lit).
The [MUTE] button works in any state: “TR-REC,” “PTN SELECT,”
“INST REC,” or “INST PLAY.”
Alternate method
1. While holding down the [MUTE] button, press an
instrument select button.
Listening to Only the Selected Instrument
(SOLO)
Here’s how you can “solo” a selected instrument so that only that
instrument is heard.
1. While the [MUTE] button is lit, hold down the
[SHIFT] button and press an instrument select
button.
MEMO
To instantly defeat all muting, hold down the [MUTE] button
and press the [CLEAR] button.
Adjusting the Tempo
1. Turn the [TEMPO] knob to adjust the tempo.
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and turning the [TEMPO]
knob, you can adjust the setting in steps of 0.1 units.
The tempo is shown in the TEMPO display.
Tap Tempo
Here’s how to tap-input the tempo.
1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the
[ENTER] button three or more times.
The tempo is specified as the average timing at which you press
the button.
Marking the Tempo
You can temporarily memorize the current tempo value, and recall it
later.
MEMO
The marked tempo is not saved.
Marking the tempo
Here’s how to mark the current tempo value.
1. Hold down the [MUTE] button and press the
[UTILITY] button.
Recalling the tempo
Here’s how to switch to the marked tempo value.
1. Hold down the [MUTE] button and press the
[COPY] button.
Finely Adjusting the Timing of Notes
(Nudge Function)
The “nudge” function lets you adjust the timing of notes forward or
backward.
Using the nudge function changes the playback timing of the
entire pattern.
Operation Explanation
[SHIFT] + [COPY] button
Moves the playback timing
forward.
[SHIFT] + [UTILITY] button
Moves the playback timing
backward.
MEMO
A system setting lets you choose whether the timing of the
MIDI clock will be modified.
& “MIDI TX: Tx Nudge”