Roland TR-606 Bedienungsanleitung

Roland TR-606 User’s manual

INTRODUCTION

The Roland TR-606 is a portable, economical, automatic and fully programmable

rhythm device, which can memorize our own rhythms with exceptional flexibility.

With it you can write and record different percussive rhythms into non-volatile

memory (battery back-up), with up to seven different drum sounds plus accent. Then

you can adjust the volume of each percussion sound with individual level controls for

full flexibility over the final mix.

Programming several rhythms can be accomplished and stored in a particular order on

the memory, forming the entire rhythm track of a song. The music can then quite

easily be amended, since the TR-606 includes a simple, yet effective, editing facility.

In this manual, we shall refer to each bar of the music as a "Rhythm Pattern".

So, the TR-606 has mainly 2 basic functions. One of them is "Writing/Playing a

Rhythm Pattern", the other is "Writing/Playing a Rhythm Track". The former

describes the writing of individual bars into computer memory, to be played later,

while the latter describes writing the entire rhythm track of a piece into computer

memory, which also may be played later.

The TR-606 can do all this, and more, so each switch has at least two functions.

Furthermore, adjacent Rhythm Patterns may be "chained" together into single, more

complex patterns, for divisions as small as sixty-fourth notes, or for more complex

time signatures.

When using the Track Write function, eight track positions give a maximum of seven

different compositions of 64 bars each, and one of 256 bars, and can be chained

together in various combinations for extended compositions of up to 256 bars each.

A programmable D.C. BAR allows you to program the final bar of a Track

composition to begin again at the first bar.

The TR-606 can be connected to a variety of digital sequencers, synthesizers, and

other devices for synchronized rhythmic control of sound, expanding its live

performance, composing and recording applications.

The TR-606 is exceptionally compact, and for maximum portability features battery

operation for all functions including a self-contained Headphone Amplifier for

monitoring through any Stereo Headphone. For extended battery life, a socket is

included on the back panel for connection to an optional Boss ACA Battery

Eliminator.

The TR-606 owner's manual has two courses consisting of a Basic Course and an

Advanced Course, because these unique functions should be completely understood.

BASIC COURSE

This Basic Course will provide essential information needed to satisfactorily operate

the TR-606 Drumatix. For complete information and more complex applications, refer

to the Advanced Course Manual.

Basic Connections

Output

to guitar amp/to audio amp [or just send it straight into your mixer or multitrack - ed]

Headphone jack

to headphones

AC Adaptor jack

Please connect a Boss ACA Battery Eliminator to this socket.

Do not connect any other brand of Battery Eliminator as this could damage the

internal circuitry of the TR-606.

Caution

It should be noted that when using the TR-606 by itself (without interfacing with

other units using the SYNC connection), the SYNC INPUT/OUTPUT switch on the

back panel should be set to the OUTPUT position. The TR-606 will not operate with

this switch at the INPUT position.

Choosing Amplification

The TR-606 Rhythm Composer may be monitored through any conventional

amplification, but ideal amplification will reproduce its realistic drum sounds

faithfully with a minimum of added distortion and coloration.

Audio OUTPUT

The OUTPUT jack on the back panel of the TR-606 presents the summed output of

the individual INSTRUMENT MIX LEVEL (E) controls as adjusted by the master

VOLUME (A) control to allow very precise control over the TR-606 final output

level and balance.

HEADPHONE Jack

The TR-606 also provides self-contained amplification for any conventional stereo

headphones through a 1/4 inch phone jack on the back panel. The HEADPHONE

OUTPUT level is controlled by the master VOLUME control (A) in combination with

the individual INSTRUMENT MIX LEVEL (E) controls.

Battery Eliminator

The TR-606 is fully portable, normally relying on batteries for all internal functions

and to power the self-contained Headphone amplifier. To extend battery life, merely

connect a BOSS ACA Battery Eliminator to this socket.

"CAUTION" Don't connect any other brand of Battery Eliminator, as this could

damage the internal circuitry of the TR-606. [Actually, any 9V DC adaptor with

centre negative providing 150mA of current will work - ed]

CAUTIONS

• When the TR-606 is not in use for long periods, remove the battery to prevent

leakage.

• If battery voltage drops, effect becomes inferior or no sound is produced. To

prevent that, replace the batteries.

• Be sure to keep the batteries securely connected, even while using the AC

Adaptor.

* Even if AC Adaptor cord comes out during performance, if the batteries are

connected, the TR-606 will continue to operate.

• If this unit is not to be used for long periods of time, be sure to switch the

power off and remove the exhausted batteries, or various troubles may be

caused by battery leakage.

Memory Back-Up

The TR-606 Rhythm Composer features a non-volatile memory which will retain

Rhythm Patterns and Track compositions when switched 'OFF' and disconnected from

any external power source. The TR-606 relies on batteries for it's back-up circuit to

protect these memories. Always replace the TR-606's batteries with a complete set of

fresh batteries when the RUN/BATTERY Indicator LED (G) either flashes or fails to

illuminate during the normal Run condition of the TR-606. If the batteries are

changed quickly, within one minute, the memory can retain the DATA. [Check out

battery.txt for more information on this - ed]

Front and Back Panel Layout

(A) = POWER SWitch/VOLUME Control

(B) = MODE Selector

(D) = TEMPO Control

(E) = INSTRUMENT MIC Controls (six small volume knobs)

(F) = CLEAR/RESET Button

(G) = BATTERY Check/RUN Indicator (LED above RUN/STOP button)

(H) = RUN/STOP Button

(I) = SCALE Selector (4 way switch above FUNCTION button)

(J) = FUNCTION Button

(K) = SELECTOR Switches (the 16 buttons along the bottom of the front

panel)

(L) = Indicator (the LEDs above the 16 SELECTOR switches)

(M) = TAP Button

(N) = PATTERN GROUP Button

(O) = PATTERN GROUP Indicator (LED above PATTERN GROUP button)

Writing Rhythm Patterns

We will write a 4/4 Rock Rhythm Pattern (shown in Fig. 1) into the computer

memory location chosen by the SELECTOR switch (K) #1.

Fig. 1

step no. --> 1234567890123456

BD x-----x---x---x-

SD ----x-------xx--

OH --------------x-

CH xxxxxxxxxxxxxx--

AC x---x-----x-x-x-

PROCEDURE

1. Connect either headphones or an amplifier to the TR-606, (see BASIC

CONNECTIONS).

2. Turn the POWER switch (A) on. (Clockwise).

3. Turn the TEMPO control (D) and INSTRUMENT MIX controls (E) to the

mid point.

4. Set the MODE selector (B) to PATTERN WRITE position.

5. Press the PATTERN GROUP button (N) to select Pattern Group I.

* The PATTERN GROUP button (N) switches alternately between I and II and

illuminates the selected indicator.

6. Press the #1 SELECTOR switch (K), which is the location where we will

write the first Rhythm Pattern.

* The selected indicator (#1) should be flashing.

7. While holding down the #1 SELECTOR switch (K) down, press the

CLEAR/RESET button (F).

8. Press the RUN/STOP button (H).

* The RUN/BATTERY LED (G) lights up and the other LED INDICATORS (L)

begin scanning across from #1 to #16, step by step.

9. Set the SCALE selector (I) to #1, then press the FUNCTION button (J).

* When the FUNCTION button (J) is held down, the TR-606 displays the

position of every quarter note on the LED indicators (L).

* If you make a mistake, or wish to change the SCALE, simply repeat

operation 9. (Refer to the ADVANCED COURSE MANUAL for details).

10. While holding the FUNCTION button (J) down, press the SELECTOR switch

(K) of the last step in the measure. In this case, press #16.

* The LED indicators (L) begin scanning across from #1 to the last step that is

#16 in this case.

Once again, if you made a mistake, just repeat operation 10.

11. Select the instrument to be written by rotating the TRACK/INSTRUMENT

selector (C). Set it at BD (Bass Drum) in this case.

12. Press the SELECTOR switches (K) corresponding to the dots [I’ve used Xs -

ed] in the score (Fig. 1) one by one.

* The LED indicators (L) of the selected steps will light, and you will hear the

selected instrument sound on those steps.

* You can adjust the speed using the TEMPO control knob (D). This will allow

you to write at a slower speed, if a faster speed proves difficult, etc.

* If you press the wrong SELECTOR switch (K), just press the same

SELECTOR switch (K) again, and then the written sound will be erased and

the LED indicator (L) will be turned off.

13. Repeat 11-12 for the other instruments in the Fig. 1 example.

* BD . . . . . . . .Bass Drum

SD . . . . . . . .Snare Drum

LT . . . . . . . .Low Tom

HT . . . . . . . .High Tom

CY . . . . . . . .Cymbal

OH . . . . . . . .Open Hi-Hat

CH . . . . . . . .Closed Hi-Hat

AC . . . . . . . .Accent

* If you want to erase a note, simply press the respective SELECTOR switch

(K). When you want to erase all of the notes of the selected instrument, hold

the CLEAR/RESET button (F) down until all the notes are cleared.

* Erasing is completed when all the LED indicator (L) lights are out.

14. The pattern can also be written in real time by using the TAP method (M).

While the Rhythm is running, just press the TAP button (M) at the appropriate

places in the measure.

15. Press the RUN/STOP button (H).

* You have just written the Rhythm Pattern indicated in Fig. 1 into the

computer memory.

IMPORTANT NOTES

When pressing the button, do not fail to release it once, and go on to the next

operation, except for the cases that it is specifically instructed to keep pressing

the button. (The TR-606 does not function properly if you go on to the next

operation without releasing the button.)

16. Now, write the Rhythm Patterns in Fig. 2 into the assigned memory locations

by repeating the procedures 6 to 15.

Fig. 2

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-1

1234567890123456

BD x------xx-x---x-

SD ----x-------xx--

OH --x---x---x---x-

CH xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

AC x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-2

1234567890123456

BD x------xx--x----

SD ----x-----------

LT ------------xxxx

HT --------xxx-----

OH --x---x----x----

CH xx--xx--x---x---

AC x-x-x-x-x--x--x-

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-3

1234567890123456

BD x------xx-------

SD --x--x--x--x----

LT --------------x-

HT ------------x---

CY x---------------

OH --xx--xx--xxx---

CH xxx-xxx-xxxx--xx

AC x-xx-xx-x-xxx-x-

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-4

1234567890123456

BD x----x--x--x----

SD ---x----x--x-xxx

LT ------x---------

CY --------x--x--x-

OH -x--x-----------

CH x-xx-xxx--------

AC xx-xx-x-x--x--x-

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-5

1234567890123456

BD x------xx-x--x--

SD ----x-------x---

CY x---------------

OH --x---x---x---x-

CH xxxxxxxxxxxxxx--

AC x-x-x-x-x-x-xxx-

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-6

1234567890123456

BD x------xx-x--x--

SD ----x------xx---

OH ---x--x---x--x--

CH xxx-xxxxxxxxx-xx

AC x-xxx-x-x-x-xx--

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-7

1234567890123456

BD x------xx-x--x--

SD ----x-------x---

OH x-x---x---x--x-x

CH -xxxxxxxxxxxx-x-

AC x-x-x-x-x-x-xx-x

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-8

1234567890123456

BD x-----xx-----x--

SD ----x--x-xxx----

HT ------------xxxx

CY -------x--------

OH -x--------------

CH x-xxxxx---------

AC xx--x--x--xx-xx-

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-9

1234567890123456

BD x--x----x--x-x--

SD ----x----x-xx---

LT --------------x-

HT ------x---------

CY x---------------

OH --x---x---x---x-

CH xx-xxx-xxx-xxx-x

AC x-x-x-x--xx-x-x-

* POSITION --> PATTERN GROUP I-10

1234567890123456

BD x--x-x--x-------

SD x------x--------

LT --x-------------

HT -x--------------

CY --------x-------

OH ---x-x----------

CH ----x-x---------

AC xx-x-x-xx-------

NOTE: If you write OH upon CH, CH will gain Accent.

Playing Rhythm Patterns

We have just programmed ten Rhythm Patterns. We will now play these Rhythm

Patterns and show some new functions.

PROCEDURE

1. Set the rhythm to stop position by pressing RUN/STOP (H).

2. Set the MODE selector (B) to PATTERN PLAY.

3. Select Pattern Group I (N).

4. Select a Rhythm Pattern by pressing the SELECTOR switch (K) (press #1 in

this case).

5. Press the RUN/STOP button (H) to start the rhythm running.

6. Press another SELECTOR switch (K). (Press #2 in this case).

* At the end of the first Rhythm Pattern, the #2 Rhythm will begin to play and

repeat.

7. Press the SELECTOR switches (K) #2 and #4 simultaneously.

* The LED indicators (L) #2, #3, and #4 will light up, and the rhythms will

play in sequence from #2 to #3 to #4 and then back to #2 again.

* This is called CHAINING THE RHYTHM PATTERNS. Rhythms can be

chained up to four rhythms in a block. The TR-606 has four blocks, #1-4, 5-8,

9-12, and 13-16.

8. NOTE: The TR-606 can only chain rhythms within the blocks indicated above,

it cannot for example, chain from #3 to #6.

9. Press the SELECTOR switch (K) #1 again.

* The rhythm returns to #1 rhythm at the end of the #4 rhythm and repeats

rhythm #1.

10. Press the RUN/STOP button (H) to stop the rhythm.

Composing a Rhythm Track

We have programmed ten Rhythm Patterns shown in Fig. 2 into the memory locations

#1 - #10. Through the use of these rhythms, we will now compose an entire

composition in Track #1 according to the following composition table.

Fig. 3 Track Composition Table

| I-1 | % | % | I-2 |

| I-5 | I-6 | I-7 | I-8 |

| I-9 | I-3 | I-9 | I-4 |

| I-9 | I-3 | I-9 | I-10|

PROCEDURE

1. Stop the rhythm.

2. Set the MODE selector (B) to TRACK/WRITE.

3. Set the TRACK/INSTRUMENT selector (C) to Track #1.

4. Press the CLEAR/RESET button.

* This button re-sets the first bar of the Track.

5. Select in PATTERN GROUP I (O).

6. Start the rhythm, by pressing RUN/STOP (H).

* The rhythm previously recorded in the 1st bar of the Track will be heard.

7. Choose a new 1st bar Rhythm Pattern by pressing SELECTOR switch (K), in

this case #1.

* The new Rhythm Pattern will play at the end of the old rhythm, and will

repeat.

8. Press the TAP button (M).

* The running Rhythm Pattern will be recorded in the Track Memory as the

1st bar, and the Track Memory is advanced to the 2nd bar, and it will play the

previously recorded old rhythm.

You can re-select a new 2nd bar Rhythm Pattern and then press the TAP

button (M) to record it in Track Memory.

(Repeat the PROCEDURES 7 & 8 for bars following the 2nd bar within a

block. 4 patterns can be written at once between the 5th and the 8th bar by

following method given in CHAINING THE RHYTHM PATTERNS, see page

11.)

9. Continue switching Rhythm Patterns and logging them into Memory by

pressing the TAP button (M).

Repeat the PROCEDURES 7 & 8 for writing from the 9th bar to the one

before the last bar.

10. At the last bar, where the SELECTOR switch #10 is pressed in this case,

choose a rhythm and then press the CLEAR/RESET button (F).

* By pressing the CLEAR/RESET button (F), you have set the last rhythm as

the D.C. bar. The D.C. bar is the last in the composition, and after playing the

D.C. bar, the Track will return to the first bar of the Track and play the entire

Track again from the beginning (1st bar).

11. Press the TAP button (M) to write the rhythm as the D.C. bar in the Track

Memory.

12. Stop the rhythm. (Press the RUN/STOP button)

Now you have programmed the entire compositions shown in Fig. 3, into Track #1.

The program can be checked and corrected from the beginning of the Track by the

following procedure:

1. Stop the rhythm.

2. Set the MODE selector (B) to TRACK WRITE.

3. Press the CLEAR/RESET button (F) to re-set the Track to the 1st bar.

4. Start the rhythm.

Check the Rhythm LED indicators (L), which display the Rhythm Pattern

numbers.

5. If the rhythm number is wrong, press the SELECTOR switch (K) to rewrite

the correct Rhythm Pattern, and then press the TAP button (M) to write it into

Memory.

If it is all right, just press the TAP button (M) to advance to the next bar.

6. Repeat step 5 until you reach the last bar (D.C. bar).

7. Stop the rhythm.

A composition of up to 64 bars in a Track can be programmed. The TR-606 has 8

Tracks. Refer to the ADVANCED COURSE MANUAL for details.

Playing the Rhythm Track

1. Stop the rhythm.

2. Set the MODE selector (B) to TRACK PLAY.

3. Set the TRACK/INSTRUMENT selector to #1.

* The PATTERN GROUP will be selected automatically

4. Press the CLEAR/RESET button (F) to reset the Track to the 1st bar.

5. Start the rhythm.

* The rhythm will run and return to the 1st bar of the track at the end of the

D.C. bar. This will be continuously repeated.

ADVANCED COURSE

PATTERN PLAY Mode allows performance of the 32 available Rhythm Patterns you

have programmed. Rhythm Pattern selections are made using the 16 Selector

Switches (K) and the Pattern Group (N) Selector. Within certain guidelines, adjacent

Rhythm Patterns may be chained together to perform as single, or more complex

Rhythm Patterns.

TRACK PLAY Mode allows the performance of an entire Rhythm Track composition

programmed into one or more of the 8 TRACK Selector positions.

TRACK WRITE Mode allows any of the 16 Rhythm Patterns programmed into

Pattern Group I (N) (or the 16 Pattern Group II rhythms) to be combined into

compositions (Tracks) and programmed into any one or more consecutive memories

selected by the Track selector.

(A) POWER Switch/VOLUME Control

The master VOLUME Control (A) also serves as the power On/off Switch, cutting off

all D.C. power to the TR-606 when rotated fully counter clockwise. For the TR-606 to

perform any function, this switch must be rotated clockwise past its initial detent. The

'On' status of the TR-606 may be checked using the various LED indicators (L) on the

front panel.

Once the POWER Switch/VOLUME Control (A) is pasts its initial detent, it will

control the overall output level present at the Output and Headphone output jacks for

amplification and monitoring.

(F) CLEAR/RESET Button

Depending on the MODE Selector (B) position, and the RUN/STOP condition, this

button will perform the following functions:

When stopped in the PATTERN WRITE Mode, this button will clear an entire rhythm

pattern by pressing it while holding the SELECTOR Switch (K) down for the Rhythm

Pattern to be cleared. The scale and number of Steps in the Rhythm Pattern will not

change.

[Additionally, when running in pattern write mode, it will clear individual instruments

from the pattern if you hold it down - ed]

When running in the PATTERN PLAY Mode, this button has no effect.

When stopped in the TRACK PLAY Mode or TRACK WRITE Mode, this button

Resets the TR-606 so that it will begin with bar 1 of the Track selected when the RUN

button (H) is pressed. If this button is pressed while the FUNCTION button (J) is held

down, the D.C. bar will be displayed using the LED indicators (L).

When running in the TRACK PLAY Mode, this button has no effect.

When running in the TRACK WRITE Mode, this button writes the current bar to

memory as a D.C. bar, signalling the end of the track.

(G) BATTERY CHECK/RUN Indicator

This LED will light to indicate the Run condition. If the indicator flashes or does not

illuminate in the Run condition even if the other LEDs still illuminate, replace all of

the batteries with new ones.

(H) RUN/STOP Button

This button alternately starts and stops the running of rhythms, and will perform

differently according to the position of MODE Selector (B).

(I) SCALE Selector

This selector determines the number of steps assigned to each quarter note beat, as

shown by the relationship between the graphic illustration to the right of the SCALE

Selector (I) and the 16 SELECTOR Switches (K) below. The position of the SCALE

Selector is memorized into computer memory when the FUNCTION button (J) is

pressed while running in the PATTERN WRITE Mode.

(J) FUNCTION Button

This button will perform different functions according to the RUN/STOP condition

and the MODE Selector (B) position.

When stopped in the PATTERN WRITE Mode, this button has no effect.

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