Roland AIRA TR-6S Rhythm Performer User Manual

Owner’s manual

Table of contents

Document Outline

Contents
Panel Descriptions
- Top Panel
- Front Panel
- Bottom Panel
  - Installing the Batteries
- Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)
- Before You Begin Playing
Overview of the TR-6S
- What Is a “PATTERN”?
- What Is a “KIT”?
- What Is a “MOTION”?
Main Screens
Playing Patterns
- Playing Patterns
- Selecting a Pattern
- Changing the Length of the Variation (Setting the Variation’s Last Step)
  - Changing the Length of a Specific Track (Setting the Track’s Last Step)
- Generating a Random Pattern
- Copying a Pattern
- Deleting a Pattern
  - Clearing a Variation
  - Clearing a Track
- Copying a Variation
- Selecting a Fill-In Variation
  - Inserting a Fill-In (Manual Trigger)
  - Inserting a Fill-In at Regular Intervals (Auto Fill In)
- Muting a Track (MUTE)
- Adjusting the Reverb or Delay
- Master Effect
  - Assigning a Parameter to the [CTRL (MASTER FX)] Knob
- Assigning Parameters to the [CTRL] Knobs (CTRL SELECT)
- Assigning a Different Function for Each Instrument to the [CTRL] Knob
- Adjusting the Tempo
  - Tap Tempo
- Finely Adjusting the Timing of Notes (Nudge Function)
- Recording to a Variation That’s Not Playing
- Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern
- Checking the Value of a Knob or Fader
- Reloading the Value of a Knob or Fader (Reload Function)
Recording Knob Movements at Steps (Motion)
- Recording/Playing MOTION
- Clearing Motion Data of a Selected Target
Editing the Pattern Settings (Pattern Setting)
- PTN SETTING Parameters
- Saving the Pattern, Kit, or System Settings (WRITE)
- Copying a Pattern or Kit (COPY)
- Deleting a Pattern
Step Recording (TR-REC)
- Entering Sub Steps or Flams
- Inputting Weak Beats
- Inputting Alternate Sounds (ALT INST)
- Specifying Accents
- Deleting a Recorded Step from the Track
Realtime Recording (INST REC)
- Performing/Recording Sub Steps and Flams
- Playing/Recording Weak Beats (WEAK BEATS)
- Playing/Recording Alternate Sounds (ALT INST)
- Deleting a Recorded Step from the Track
Playing the Pads (INST PLAY)
- Performing Sub Steps and Flams
- Performing Weak Beats (WEAK BEATS)
- Performing Alternate Sounds (ALT INST)
- Performing a Roll (ROLL)
Looping a Specific Step (STEP LOOP)
- Holding the Loop Playback
- To Cancel Step Loop Mode
Editing a Kit’s Settings (KIT Edit)
- Saving the Pattern, Kit, or System Settings (WRITE)
Editing an Instrument’s Sound (INST Edit)
Importing or Exporting a Pattern or Kit
- Exporting a Pattern or Kit
  - Exporting a Pattern
  - Exporting a Kit
- Importing a Pattern or Kit
  - Importing a Pattern
  - Importing a Kit
Assigning an Imported User Sample to an Instrument
- Importing a User Sample (SAMPLE Import)
- Assigning a User Sample to an Instrument (SAMPLE)
- Editing a User Sample Tone’s Settings (SAMPLE Edit)
- Deleting a User Sample (SAMPLE Delete)
- Renaming a User Category (Category Name)
- Optimizing the User Sample Area (OPTIMIZE)
Convenient Functions and Settings (UTILITY)
- SYSTEM Parameters / UTILITY Menu
Initializing, Backing-Up, Restoring
- Returning to the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET)
- Backing Up Data to SD Card (BACKUP)
- Restoring Data That Was Backed Up to SD Card (RESTORE)
Synchronizing/Recording with Other Devices
- Synchronizing with a DAW (TR-6S as Slave)
- Synchronizing with a MC-101 (TR-6S as Master)
- Using the TR-6S as a MIDI Controller
- Connecting a Computer via USB
- Using a Computer to Manage the Connected SD Card (STORAGE MODE)
Error Message List
List of Shortcut Keys
- Switching Screens and Modes
- Showing the Value or Parameter Name of a Controller
- Inputting Characters
- Editing Parameters
- Editing a Pattern
- MOTION
- Inputting Sub Steps, Weak Beats, Alternates, and Dynamics
- Playback/Recording
- Tempo/Nudge
- Copying
- Deleting
- Editing an Instrument or Track
- Assigning Parameters to the [CTRL] Knob
- Reloading
Main Specifications