Roland Drums TR-707 User's Manual
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1. iur n 1 ewes 35 B Memory Cartridge A B Bank internal Memory 1 Select the Internal Memory COPY Memory Cartridge A Bank serra KEY 1 10 MAIN KEY 2 2 ENTER 35 vm or COPY Memory Cartridge B Bank T SHIFT 24 MAIN KEY 11 11 MAIN KEY 3 ENTER 35 ao A Saving MAIN KEY MAIN KEY SHIFT 24 MAIN KEY 14 14 1 10 1210 1 310 1 10 Setting File Number Skip it if you ENTER 35 do nat want to set a file number pr B Veritying pa VERIFY MAIN KEY 15 15 ENTER 35 Loadina LOAD MAIN KEY MAIN KEY H 16 1 10 11 1 10 1 10 eal MAIN KEY 15 A Assigning File Number Skip this if you do not need this Leaving Tape Interface mode MAIN KEY 1 1 31 32 34 Rhythm machine TR 707 MIDI Implementation 1 TRANSMITTED DATA Nau 1 16 by the trent EN F ba apblisd the shanse sot le Stiatus Second Third Daseription guo E anized while in the Trask Play mode 1001 Okk 0000 0000 Mate OFF Any ef ths hey numbers 25 ME may kkkkkhk 3551 84 55 95 inatroment br panel aperalion and ti mene2. RIDE CYMBAL CRASH CYMBAL Hi TOM MID TOM LOW TOM Glowing dots BASS DRUM 1 SNARE DRUM 1 RIM SHOT HAND CLAP 1 Example Step Write Let s write an exampie pattern of 4 4 time rock rhythm in Step Writing ACCENT CLOSED HIHAT ii abi J amu MAA Fig2 STEP 12 34 567 B 9 10 Ti 12 13 14 15 16 rd TT TI HCP TAMB Snae Deum 1 Bass PO Ot tO tO Display Response First follow the Step Writing procedures 1 to 4 If the last step has been set to any number other than 16 set it to 16 by pressing the Main Key 16 on page 9 and 10 white holding the Last Step Button 1 Entering Closed Hi hat While holding the Instrument Selector Button down press the Main Key or B both are Closed Hi hat Tap the Main Keys 1 to 16 according to the score Now the Closed Hi hat is selected and ready to shown below be written at the position where the Main Key is pressed CLOSED HIHAT J J a d E il J 4 J J 4 J MWE MW s 0 0000000000 Hit the Main Keys and make sure ail the indicators glow 12 2 Entering Snare Drum 1 While holding the Instrument Selector Button Tap the Main Keys according to the score Refer press the Main Key 3 to the figur
3. TON 36 The numbers are the Key numbers Middle C Key 1 Even if the initial setting shown above has been altered for some reason when you get your TR 707 you can initialize it as follows Enter the Track Playing mode with the rhythm Press the Instrument Guide Button and the not running initial setting is returned 2 While holding the Shift Key D down press the To leave this Key Number Setting mode push MIDI Channel Button TWICE Al the indi the Enter Key cators of Pattern Group Buttons and Main Keys will go out teliing you that key numbers can now be assigned to the voices 2 To assign a Key number you like to each voice 0 First connect the Composer to the MID instru ments as shown in Fig c 2 Audio Signal IN PHONES R MONO Keyboard 450 etc TROC Headphones Amniifier MIDI device Set the amplifier and speaker so that you can monitor each drum voice Fig c 2 44 Enter the Track Writing mode without the rhythm having run While holding the Shift Key bres the MIDI Channel Button TWICE All the indicators of Pattern Group Buttons and Main Keys will go out telling you that key numbers can now be assigned to the voices Push the Track Clear Button This clears previous key number assignment Select a drum voice and hold the corresponding Main Key down and without releasing
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5. Key numbers of MIDI out EIE 44 ENTER 35 Setting the Bar number 2 Select the Pattern to be inserted 3 Execute inserting Middle C The numbers in are the Key numbers INSER AIN KEY 1 suero ASE 12 INSERT MAIN KEY 12 ENTER 135 Set the Composer to Track Playing mode 1 Set the Composer to Key Number Setting mode SHIFT 24 MIDI CH 30 2 Clear the previous Key number assignment Set the Composer to the Track Writing mode 1 Assign the Bar after which you wish the new pattern to begin CLEAR MAIN e MAIN KEY MAIN KEY a Pa n m 3 Assign a Key number to each voice su 11 10 1 10 1 0 1 10 1 10 1 19 Send NOTE MAIN KEY 1 5 nd NOTE ON of a Key number to MIDI IN Setting the Bar number ENTER 35 A Key number entered Key is entered number is cancelled 95 2 Assign the starting Bar number and ending bar number COPY MAIN KEY ENTER 35 4 Leave the Key Number Setting mode SHIFT 24 MAIN KEY 1 11 1 10 1 10 w 28 ENTER 35 Setting the Bar number MAIN KEY 1 19 ENTER 35 a Setting ending Bar number Set the Composer to Track Playing mode 1 Changing Trigger Out 130 INSTRUMENT GUIDE SHIFT 24 1 as Output to
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7. and sage the built in voices do not output any sound the Instrument Guide Button Turn the TR 707 to the Key message transmitting The Key message transmitting mode is available mode only while in the Track Piay mode In this mode Each time you push the Instrument Guide only the programmed sounds wil be transmitted Button the TR 707 is turned to the internal voice mode and Key message transmitting mode alternately Enter the Track Playing mode without rhythm running Then while holding the Shift Key down push the MIDI Channe Button and the Last Step Button Table in Fig d 1 and in Fig 8 2 are alternately seiected Triggers of Voices and corresponding Key Numbers MID OUT 34 37 39 42 447 46 51 54 56 RIM HCP CH OH RIDE COW 36 gt 38 23 45 i 7 HS Middle C Key The numbers in mean the Key Numbers and the words below them are the Triggers names of the Voices P dan HE 55 56 G8 57 Middle C Key tan CRASH Figd i 37 39 802 SD 361 38 437 155 Bol 501 KCF The numbers in mean the Key Numbers and the words below them are the Triggers names of the Voices Fig d 2 46 Specifications TR 707 RHYTHM COMPOSER Memory Capacity 64 Patterns 4 Pattern Groups x 16 Tempo 38 250 Tracks 4 tracks 1 to IV tracks
8. delete 19th bar 92 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Betors deleting 18 20 21 22 23 After deleting D Recall the 19th bar Main Vase Main Key Example Insert To insert a Rhythm Pattern into the 3rd bar Before insarting After inserting inserted here T Recall the 3rd bar 12 Select the Rhythm Pattern Pattern Group Pattern Number ECCERE Ts Pattern display changes Pattern Group Key B C D Main Key 11016 1 i6 2 Take Delete procedure Take insert procedure Enter Key Main Key 12 insert Key 27 7 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS FOR EDITING a Copying single Pattern A Rhythm Pattern can be copied from one memory location to another After copying the Pattern will remain in its original location as well as apearing in the new location you have chosen Operation for copying 6 Enter the Pattern Writing mode Assign the new location Pattern Number which your Pattern is copied to by using Pattern Group Button A B C D and Pattern Number Button Main Key 1 to 16 3 While holding the Shift Key down push the Copy Key Main Key 11 the Pattern Group Button and Pattern Number Button assigning your source Pattern then the Enter Key lt is not possible to copy the Chained Patterns altogether at a time You need to break the Chain once then copy the pattern one by one Then finally chain the patterns again
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10. 1 to 16 The indicators of the pressed button and key are now lighted Aiso the Display shows the rhythm pattern E Press the Enter Key which writes your Pat tern into Bar 1 of the Track and moves on Bar 2 Repeat the procedure 5 and for Bar 2 and so on Naturally there will be many bars where the sample pattern is repeated 22 If you enter the wrong pattern in any bar you can go back and do it again Push the Back But ton once or more to step back to the bar 8 When you have completed the Track push the Stop Key 69 which will close off the Track When the composer is in the Track Writing mode writing or editing see Editing on page 24 can be done even while rhythm is not running skipping the procedure 2 during which the indicators can considerabiy help you 2 Writing Chained Patterns to Track Two or more Patterns may be chained so that they play as one This takes care of Rhythms which need more than 16 steps per bar such as 32nd notes within 4 4 time or semi quavers within odd times such 85 5 4 or 7 8 You may need to change the Scale before writing the Rhythm patterns if you intend to Chain them so that they all play with the same time value To write Chained patterns into Track Instead of taking the procedure in 1 Writing single Patterns to Track simultaneously press the Main Keys belonging to the first and last numbers of the Chained Patterns e g
11. many tracks are needed during a live performance new tracks can be loaded into the Composer during 8 break or intermission after the old ones have been performed Memory Cartridge also permits the safe storage of data which might otherwise be lost through being accidentally written over You may consider the internal memory of the com poser as Bank 1 the Memory Cartridge as Bank 2 and 3 The data in the Cartridge can be used in exactly the same way as using the data in the Composer s internal memory Just note that to save the data in the cartridge onto a tape it should be loaded from the cartridge into the composer then saved onto a tape and vice versa To operate the Memory Cartridge Load the cartridge by inserting it into its slot located at the upper left of the composer s front panel Before connecting the Memory Cartridge to the Composer be sure that it is entered to the Track Piaying mode the rhythm is not running and the Protect Switch on the Cartridge is set to the ON position The ON OFF operation of the Protect Switch should always be done while in the Track Play mode a Selecting a Bank Enter the Track Playing mode with the rhythm not running Then press the Cartridge Key Enter Key while holding the Shift Key down and the bank moves as shown below ENTER EL Indicator ACCENT Bank Number Indicator Bank Comi poser s memory dark Bank 1 Cartridge ran Bank 2
12. 3 Memory Cartridge green 3 MEMORY PROTECT SWITCH 35 b Saving and Loading 1 Saving data onto the cartridge Enter the Track Plaving mode with the rhythm not running G While holding the Shift Key eoo press the Cartridge Key Enter to seiect Bank 2 or Each time you press the Cartridge Key the banks will change as shown a Seiecting a Bank on page 35 6 Set the Protect Switch on the Memory Cartridge to OFF 8 While holding the Shift Kev down press the Copy Key Main Key 11 then the Main Key 1 then the Enter Key On pressing the Copy Key the Display Window will show the selected Bank 2 or 3 And on press ing the Main Key 1 2 3 appears showing that data in Bank 1 is being saved to Bank 2 or 3 On pressing the Enter Key the Display will show the 1st pattern of the saved data And now saving is done 24 Return the Protect Switch to ON 36 2 Loading data from the cartridge Enter the Track Playing mode with the rhythm not running 2 While holding the Shift Key H rais the Car tridge Button to select Bank 1 Composer s memory While holding the Shift Key down press the Copy Key Main Key 11 then the Main Key 2 or 3 depending on which bank you wish to load then the Enter Key On pressing the Copy Key the Display Window will show and on pressing the Main key 2 Of 3 appears
13. 38 b Sync using MIDI 66 39 Sync using Tape Recorder 40 12 MIDI 42 Setting MIDI Channel oe 42 b OMNI Mode 43 Key Number 44 d Transmitting MIDI Message from the Composer 46 Specifications 47 INO 2uAS d AP 2uAS adet 291380003 LAD NI 3948 Nid 2833503 1 301390092 Mes amad e ing 1248 oer dasjumg sauaudpssH AF 7 110 euis ing jesnmuoyy ino maer no n d Qi 6 6 Adog 11 e EL D vL ADA 91 As puo au SS mra e 1 1 zc n ONA Aay afipua92 Ab smug e swazay 7 i i S aeg 1 uong aer xou d 2 a eee ne die apaw pi Yon 902 Ci 36 a an uonng unsay voung uoung dmg d n uu n ung
14. Forward 4 Back up a Bar 24 EDIT FUNCTIONS Track Writing mode Set the to ing mod Set the Composer to Track Playing mode 1 Set the Bar where deleting starts 1 Seta MIDI Channel 1 to 16 42 MAIN KEY MAIN KEY MAIN KEY CH 30 MAIN KEY 1 1 1 is a ES 16 1 16 Li SWA Unto 1 0 1 30 510 1 10 SHIFT 24 MIDI Channel Setting the Bar number ENTER 35 EE gi L 2 Set the Bar where deleting ends and execute deleting 25 DELETE MAIN Gall Set the Composer to Track Playing mode WAN KEY 310 lizin dr 100 10 1 Select OMNI ON OFF mode OMNI ON OFF Indication lights up when OMNI Setting the Bar number sur Loren o enter as 43 MAIN KEY 5 1 10 ENTER fas EIL m OMNI ON OMNI OFF 3 Set the Composer to the Track Playing mode 1 Set the Composer ready to be assigned Key number 29 130 wor 0 2 Set the same Key number as MIDI out Set the Composer to Track Writing mode 1 Set the Bar after which you wish to insert a Pattern 1 MAIN KEY MAIN KEY SHIFT 24 1 10 1 10 1 10 1 10 MAIN KEY 1 10 1 10 INSTRUMENT GUIDE 26
15. MIDI connector and tape recorder To change the Sync modes set the Composer to Track Play mode without rhythm running and push the Sync Mode Button while holding the Shift Key down DIN Sync mode The Composer is with the Composer Sync ing to the being Slave Tape Sync signal a Syne using DIN The DIN socket marked SYNC is for use with non MIDI instruments When the Composer is controlling the tempo or set to Tape Sync mode the DIN Connector on the back panel serves as an Output To use the Composer as a Siave however convert it to an Input as follows Connect the composer to the master devices as shown in Fig a 1 and the TR 707 to the Track Playing mode Then while holding the Shift Button down press the Sync Mode Button until the Display becames as shown in Fig a 2 The TR 707 does not sync in the tempo quicker than 250 so be sure to set the tempo of the master instrument below that The Composer s tempo setting decides the tempo The number changes as the Tempo Knob with the Composer MIDI Sync mode being Slave is rotated SYNC using DIN MC 202 DIN Sync Master MC4 etc DIN Sync Slave The Master device controls the tempo start stop etc Fig a 1 TRACK MODE TRACK PLAY Display Reaction when the TR 707 serves as Siave in DIN Sync mode Figa 2 b Syncusing MIDI The TR 707 features MIDI output and input there fore
16. Mode Button while holding the Shift Key until the Display shows as Fig 3 Now the Composer is ready be controlled by the synchro signal sent to the Tape Sync jack LINE IN i Press the Play button on the tape recorder tan Press the Start Key on the composer SYNC IN Ri MONG Be sure to push the Start Key before the Pilot tone turns to modulated tone 707 The moment the Pilot tone turns to moduiated tone the composer starts sync ing You can leave the Tape Sync mode before start ing the Composer by pushing the Sync Mode Figc 2 Button You can stop it while running pushing the 5 Key MODE TRACK PLAY Fig c 3 f slave instruments are connected to the Com poser by MIDI or DIN they wili sync together How to return to the Internal Tempo Mode While holding the Shift Key D down push the Sync Mode Button until the Tempo Measure display section shows tempo value 41 12 MIDI The TR 707 has two MIDI Connectors IN and OUT See the separate volume MIDI If the Composer is connected through its MIDI OUT to another The TR 707 can transmit and receive the following MIDI messages 1 Key message for each voice here each drum voice is represented by key number 2 Track Number Song Select message a Setting MIDI Channel MIDI message can be sent or received
17. See p 29 28 b Copy in Track Writing Mode You can copy any Bar or sequence of Bars into Track The arrival of the new Patterns will extend the length of the Track accordingly The difference between COPY and INSERT is that Insert deals with patterns while Copy adds extra bars from an existing Track either within the same Track or a different Track To follow the Copying procedure T Enter the Track Writing mode Select the Track you want by pushing a Track Selector Button 2 Assign the bar number after which you wish the new pattern to begin by holding the Shift Key entering the bar number and pushing the Enter Key 3 While holding the Shift Key push the Copy Main Key 11 appropriate Main Keys 1 to 10 assigning the sterting bar number tren tne Enter Key and the ending bar number then the Enter Key Be sure that ai are cone while the Shift Key is being nela down See the Example on 30 NOTE Please make sure that the composer is not run ning during the above Copying operation Some copies are impossible For example you copy Bars 20 25 into Bar 22 of the same Track If the Copy is impossible or memory is fuli exceeding 998 bars the Display will respond with Chaining patterns together The Chaining function allows two or more Patterns 10 be chained so that they play as one This is useful for any Bar consisting of more than 16 steps e g 1 step odd
18. To enter the rhythm pattern shown above you need to divide it into two patterns a and b then enter them with two different Scale settings if however these two patterns are written in different pattern numbers they will be written as two bars later in Track writing To solve this problem enter the patterns a and b in the two adjacent pattern numbers then chain them together Now these patterns will be written into a Track together and counted as one bar 29 To copy T3th to 16th measures into the 18th measure Before copying 23 24 25 12 32 After copying Recall the 19th bar 2 Take copy procedure and copy 13th to 16th bar Main Key 11 Copy Key 1 Main Key 3 Main Key 6 anken T1 Main Key 9 MEASURE T Pattern display changes 30 8 TAPE INTERFACE Even if the optional Memory Cartridge is not avail able the 707 5 Tape Interface allows the Tracks written into memory to be stored on tape a Saving This saving however requires much more compli cated procedure than that by memory cartridge First of all connect the tape recorder and the composer as shown below Save Jack 1 Set your tape recorder ready to record using the Pause key if you have one 3 Start the tape recorder Em Main Key 14 then the Enter The Display will resp
19. can sync with MIDI sequencer etc 1 Sync to slave devices Connect the TR 707 to the slave device such asa sequencer etc as Fig b 1 Then set the slave device ready to receive Sync signal from the MIDI IN MID Master The TR 707 controls the start stop tempo etc Fig 1 2 Sync to master device Connect the TR 707 to the master device such asa sequencer etc as Fig b 2 Then take the following procedure to select MIDI Sync mode Master IN OUT Sequencer MSQ 100 MSQ 700 etc Slave Sequencer MSQ 100 MSQ 700 Refer to the owner s manual of each device Now pressing the Start Key of the composer will start sync ing in the tempo of the composer MID IN Keyboard JX BP JP 6 etc Sound Source for the sequencer IN Keyboard JP 6 etc Sound Source for the sequencer 5 The Master device controls the start stop tempo etc C Turn the composer to the Track Playing mode While holding the Shift Key down press the Sync Mode Button until the Display becomes as shown right Now the tempo and start stop are controlled by the master device How to return to the internal Tempo Mode While holding the Shift Key down push the Sync Mode Button until the Tempo Measure dispiay section shows tempo value TRACK MODE TRACK PLAY This indication means t
20. devices to allow control of several instruments Flam Grace note and Shuffle can be added for greater variety and realism The Main Keys numbered 1 to 16 are used Several tasks li They produce the voices manually when tapped ii They divide bar of music into 16 parts and enable voices to be written into any of these parts iii They assign the instrument voices in turn when you are writing liv They take care of all the housekeeping in volved in editing Rhythm Patterns and Track such as delete insert and copy v They set the Accent on the major voices Above the Main Keys is the scale of time values with a red LED beside each to indicate which is in opera tion These indicate whether you are operating in 2 4 3 4 4 4 6 B or multiples of these times Default value is 4 4 other times are set with the SCALE button Special times such as 5 4 7 4 or any other can be set with the LAST STEP button Mixed times which change each bar can also be set up We use the CLEAR button to erase rhythm patterns we want to write over the FLAM button for adding Fiam or grace notes ahead of the main beat and INSTRUMENT SELECT for selecting each voice in turn when writing Patterns Finally don t worry if you can t get an immediate response from these controls sometimes they operate under special circumstances to protect your data A full explanation of all controls follows in this Manua
21. ePlug the equipment into an outlet that is on a dif ferent circuit than the TV or radio That is make certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses eConsider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead in between the antenna and TV i 1f necessary you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for addi tiona suggestions You may find helpful the follow ing booklet prepared by the Federal Communica tions Commission How to identify and Resoive Radio TV interfer ence Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 7 Other useful functions for editing 26 a Copying Single pattern 26 b within Tracks 27 Chaining patterns together 27 8 interference o 6 66x 31 Saving ss e e nn n 31 b Verification 2 32 Loading 34 d Setting a file number oss 34 9 Memory 35 Selecting Bank 6 35 b Saving and Loading 36 10 External Connections gt serrnnnno 37 Multi Output 0 6 37 b Trigger Out Start Stop sos 37 11 SYNC UI 9I ARE EV aes 38 Sync using DIN
22. effect NOTE 2 Track Write or Track Play mode you can select either tempo or bar number display Simply push the Tempo Measure Display Button and the mode wil change alternately TEMPO MEAS 23 6 EDITING You may find on listening to your Track that you have made an error The TR 707 allows you to replace the wrong pattern in a certain bar with a correct one add or delete patterns groups of pat terns or complete choruses etc This editing func tion however requires you to assign the bar number correctly Otherwise the whole editing would go wrong assign the bar you want Set the Composer to either Track Play mode or Track Write mode Set the Tempo Measure Display section to Measure display mode by pushing the Tempo Measure Dis play Button Push the Forward Button which advances one bar at a time unti you come to the right bar Push the Back Button which backs up one bar at a time until you come to the right bar Assign the bar number by holding the Shift Key down while punching the bar number on the Main Keys 1 to 10 press 1 and 6 for bar number 16 and push the Enter Key Push the Back Key down while holding the For ward Key down and the bars will be advanced quickly On the contrary push the Forward Key down while holding the Back Key to back up the bars quickly 24 a Track Editing First check if the composer is in the Track Writing mode and
23. number 15 11 load files whether numbered or not without specifying the file number then the Composer will load the first file it comes to To allocate a file number After pushing the Save Key during step 3 in Saving procedure on page 31 choose file number 1 to 99 from the Main Keys 1 to 10 then push the Enter Key The assigned fiie number is shown in the Display To load a numbered file After pushing the Load Key Main Key 16 in the Loading procedure assign the file number by press ing the relevant Main Key 1 to 10 and the Enter Key If you do not assign any file number the data first found will be automatically loaded NOTE Until the assigned data is found the Display will show P Pass When the assigned file number is found the Display shows F Found and loading starts 34 if the data is properly saved on tape loading wit be done without any problem uniess the tape is damaged during preservation If you want to load a numbered file then see the following d Setting a File Number File Number 18 Saving T File Number 18 Ready to Load File Number 17 Passing Fite Number 18 Loading 9 MEMORY CARTRIDGE The Memory Cartridge M 64 is an optional extra which will save and load data instantly instead of using a tape recorder It acts as additiona memory to enable three times more capacity of Tracks to be held by the Composer at any one time When
24. push the Shuffle Flam Button A Main Key will light up to indicate the degree of bounce interval is gatting longer 9 Cw Cn Cau coe Ou VERIFY LOAD DEL Flam 21 TRACK WRITING AND PLAYING Track Writing A track is a complete seguence of rhythm Patterns or Bars arranged in any order to form a complete piece There are 4 Tracks retaining 998 bars in all Entering rhythm Patterns of an entire Track will replace the patterns previously written so you may save it See 31 and 36 1 Writing single Patterns 10 a Track D Press the Shift Key and still holding it down push the Track Mode Button to turn the com poser to the Track Writing made You will notice that the Display shows TRACK WRITE Still holding the Shift Key down press any Track Selector Button I to IV which will be shown in number in the Display 68 if there is any data written in that Track clear it by holding the Track Clear Button and the Track Selector Button you have selected in the step 2 above Remember that the above operation WILL ERASE YOUR EXISTING TRACK If you wish to preserve it save it as described in Saving on page 31 and 36 Push the Start Key stan rhythm You will now hear whichever pattern happens to be selected Change to the Pattern you want for Bar 1 by using a Pattern Group Button A B Cor D and a Main Key
25. showing that data in Bank 2 or 3 whichever has been selected is being loaded into the Composer In a few seconds atter pressing the Enter Key the Display will show the 1st pattern of the loaded And now loading is completed the same way you can transfer data from bank 2 to 3 2 3 or from 3102 3 10 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS There are many ways of connecting the Composer other instruments special effects and external controls especially through the use of MIDI This Chapter describes how to use these connections which can all be found on the back panei of the Composer Multi Output There is a separate output socket for each voice voices are normally summed together at the Master output Any voices taken out separately will be subtracted from the total Effect units may be Echo Delay Reverb Graphic Equalizer Flanger etc Producing speciai sound by a synthesizer RIDE CRASH HH HCP TAMB RIM COW PHONES START STOP b Trigger Output Start Stop A positive 5 volt pulse of 20ms is available in the same interval as written Rim Shot An external Pedal Switch preforms the same func tion as Start Stop See the picture below T LT SD BD MEMORY SAVE LOAD RIM TRIG OUT SYNC OUT IN DP 2 Optional Start Stop can be controlled with the Pedal Switch 37 11 5 TR 707 features Sync function using DIN socket
26. up to 998 bars Step number per bar 1 to 16 steps Drum Voices 15 Voices Bass Drums 1 and 2 Snare Drums 1 2 Low Tam Mid Tom Hi Tom Rim Shot Cow Bell Hand Clap Tambourine Closed Open Hi hat Crash Cymbal Ride Cymbal Total Accent weaker stronger Controls amp indicators Start Key Stop Continue Key Shift Key Main Keys 1 to 16 Clear Button Pattern Mode Scale Button Last Step Button instrument Select Guide Button In Track Mode Back Button Forward Button Last Measure Button Shuffle Flam Button Tempo Measure Button Enter Key Accent Kay Pattern Group Buttons A B C D Shift Function MIDI Channel Button Sync Mode Button Memory Cartridge Key Track Selector Buttons 11 to IV Pattern Mode Button Track Made Button Tempo Knob Accent Level Knob Bass Drum Level Knob Snare Drum Level Knob Low Tom Level Knob Mid Tom Level Knob Hi Tom Level Knob Rim Shot Level Knob Cow Bell Level Knob Hand Clap Tambourine Level Knob Hi hat Level Knob Ride Crash Cymbal Level Knob Volume Knob Display Window Rhythm Pattern Tempo Measure Track Number Mode sections Memory Cartridge Slot for M 64C Rear Panei Master Output L R Mono Muiti Outputs Bass Drum 1 and 2 Snare Drum 1 and 2 Low Tom Mid Tom Hi Tom Rim Shot Cow Bell Hand Clap Tambourine Closed Open Hi hat Crash Cymbal Ride Cymbai MIDI input MIDI Output Tape Memory Sync Save Out Load In External Co
27. will use them though you will often go back to re use previous Patterns 1 Playing a single Pattern Operation D Push the Pattern Mode Button to turn the composer to the Pattern Playing mode Push the Pattern Group Button which is the same one you have been using Then push the required Main Key to select your pattern The Display now shows the rhythm chart of the selected Pattern Press the Start Key To change Patterns there is no need to stop play ing Simply push another Main Key and the new pattern will take over at the end of the bar Press the Stop Continue Key to stop the rhythm By pressing the Stop Continue Key once again the pattern will start playing from where it was stopped 2 Block Playing Any block of Patterns may be played in sequence play Patterns 1 to 5 in sequence push Main Keys 1 and 5 together the indicators of the Main Keys 1 to 5 will light up showing that they are ready to be block played then push the Start Key 8 the other necessary procedures are the same as the Pattern Playing eg To play Pattern No 1 to 5 continuously Amo CS S WOUuDgO Pattern Playing 16 3 ABOUT LAST STEP AND SCALE The default setting is 4 4 time shown by the red light at the left side of the chart In this the lowest of the four chart lines the 16 Main Keys are shown hear J 4 000000 divided into
28. writing push the Stop Continue Key Q If you wish to write accents tap in the rhythm on the Accent Key Enter Key just as you did in the above procedure 6 Now the weaker accents have been written write stronger accents try tapping in the exactly same timing as you have tapped Tapping once again in the same timing will change the accents to weaker and so on Weaker accent or stronger accent can be dis tinguished by the Display s response The e mark flashes when weaker and glows steadily when stronger START 3 PATTERN 3 CLEAR 0 While holding this button down STOP CONT To change from Step Writing mode to Tap Writing or from the Tap Writing to the Step Writing mode simply hold the Shift Key down and without releasing it push the Pattern Mode Button 9 This mode changing operation can be done even while rhythm is running So if you have made an error in Tap Writing mode you can immediately turn the composer to the Step Write mode and correct the error without affecting any other part of the pattern data To the contrary you can add a more compli cated rhythm in the Tap Write mode to the pattern entered in the Step Write mode 15 c Pattern Playing When you intend to write a complete Track from a group of Patterns you may want to listen carefuliy to your patterns either separately or in sequence It is good idea to write your Patterns roughiy in the order you
29. 1 bar of 4 crotchets therefore the value represented by each Main Key is a semi quaver or 1 16 note De Du D Du Ou Ds 00000000 22 212 bar of 4 4 time To enter the Pattern other than above such as 3 4 amp bar consists of 12 steps so it is necessary to change the tota step number from 16 to 12 See Setting Last Step on page 18 Jac Beet T A Wr e bar of 3 4 time The chart line second from the bottom is divided into half a bar of two crotchets in which the 16 Main Keys represent a demisemiquaver or 1 32 note Although patterns may be only half a bar long two patterns be chained to play consecu tively See c Chaining patterns together on page 29 The third line up on the chart is similar to the first except for three beats or 6 in the bar instead of common time The fourth line is similar to the second line but again caters for 3 or 6 beats in the bar The Scale may be set to any of the lines See b Setting Scale 2 Qs 4 Es EN J J 000 KAR LODODOUE 1211 The Pattern of 4 4 with triplets also consists of 12 steps if however entering the Pattern with the Scale set to 4 4 the total piaying time will be three quarter of the common time So it is necessary to change the time of each step See b Setting Scale The Last Step is set so that and 16 2 sim
30. 15 16 RIM T H Low 32 Start your recorder on play When the data is found the Display wili show Watch the Dispiay if the dots on the line of Hi Tom light from 1st step to 14 then the data has been properly saved Stop the tape recorder At any time during verifying pushing the Main Key 1 can stop verifying operation Error Indication Wo Eee is shown in the Display stop the tape recorder then press the Main Key 1 Then repeat the Veritying operation with a different volume setting If the error indication is stili showing no matter how many times you try repeat saving procedure If it is still not remedied try saving with a different tape recorder 33 c Loading The loading procedure is used to take a Track stored tape and load it into the Composer Loading pro cedure is exactly the same as the Verifying except that you use the Load Key instead of Verify Like wise the tape recorder connections are the same Of course you must push the Play Button on the Pilot tone to avoid missing out data At any time during loading pushing tne Main Key 1 can stop the loading operation d Setting a File Number A file number 1 to 99 can be allotted to data when you are saving it This means that later when you are loading vou can specify the file number and the Composer will choose that file from the others and ioad it provided you remember what the file
31. 34 LIB Lc While holding the Pattern Clear Button select the Main Key 1 to 16 where you want to write the Pattern PATTERN C1 Main Keys e White holding CLEAR this button down Now the composer is in the Tap Writing mode The indicator of the pressed Main Key flashes Also the above operation erases any pattern pre viousiy written there C3 5054 0000 14 Press the Start Button Now you will hear guide crotchet rim shot This wili not be recorded Here if you push the instrument Selector Button this rim shot will stop And if pressed again start amp Tap in the rhythm on the Main Keys just as you did when playing the keys manually Remember you are writing one bar which is repeating The shortest timing value that can be written into the TR 707 is 16th note 2 Therefore if you slow the tempo to make writing easier you could be surprised at the result when you change back to normal tempo f you make an error while the rhythm is still running hold down the Clear Button then push the Main Key belonging to that voice until that voice has disappeared Then write that voice again Even if you make many mistakes at this stage you will soon find it comes easier Note By the above operation erasing the Hand Clap will erase the Tambourine and vice versa This also holds true for the Rimshot Cowbell 6 When you have finished
32. Clear Key and still holding it down press one Main key 1 to 16 selecting the position where you wish to store your pattern PATTERN On While holding this button down CLEAR The indicator of the selected number will light up Also if any pattern has been previously stored in this position in this pattern number it will be erased C34 Is 0 Press the Start Key Though the lights will flash in sequence there will be no sound because you have clear memory The flashing speed is equivalent to the tempo of the rhythm so adjust the Tempo Knob Now select your first instrument by holding down the Instrument Selector Button p then pushing the corresponding Main Key if you want Snare Drum 1 push the Main Key marked Snare Drum 1 PATTERN INSTRUMENT GUIDE While holding this button down 10 START In the Display the mark will flash on the left of the selected voice HCP RIM COWee EE Regard the 16 Main Keys as entire bar and push the Main Keys that correspond to the steps where you want the drum voice selected in the procedure 5 Now in the Display the dots of the corresponding positions steps light or flash 1 you wish to erase the voice you have written into a certain step simpiy press the Main Key that corresponds that step Now move to the other drum voices Repeat procedures 5 and 6 for each dr
33. Key pressed in step 1 Selecting voice MAI 1 16 1 INSTRUMENT GUIDE 126 vnm 16 i16 b Selecting a voice to which you wish to write Fiam INSTRUMENT GUIDE 26 c Selecting a stronger or weaker accent INSTRUMENT GUIDE 126 accent as 5 Select the steps where you want the drum voice MAIN KEY 3 6 3 5 MAIN KEY 3 6 MAIN KEY 1 1 MAIN KEY 16 116 When writing a drum voice The voice The voice is is written not written Indicator lights up Indicator goes out When writing accent Indicator goes out Weaker accent Stronger accent without accent Indicator lights up 6 Repeat the procedures 4 and 5 as many times Set the Composer to Tap Writing mode 1 Select a location where you write your pattern PATTERN GROUP A D 34 MAIN KEY 1 16 1 16 2 Clear the previous Pattern MAIN KEY 1 16 1 16 nen mo M 3 Start the rhythm START 1231 4 Tap the rhythm the Rim Shot on Main Keys Press the same Main Key pressed in step 2 czar 29 3 Usuel Tap Writing I b Tap Writing of voice with Flam SD LT MT HT MAIN KEY 3 7 13 po 12713 7 Tap Writing of accent ACCENT 35 Weaker accent Stronger accent Set the Composer to Pattern Writing mode oo The first and la
34. LOW MID Hi TOM RIM SHOT COW BELL HAND CLAP TAMBOURINE O1 a oua ae 12 CLOSED HI HAT 13 CLOSED H HAT 14 OPEN HI HAT 15 CRASH CYMBAL 16 RIDE CYMBAL The numbers 1 to 16 represent the Main Keys to be used for selecting corresponding drum voices The Closed Hi hat 12 and 13 are exactly the same sounds It is not possible to output the following pairs of voices at the same time 1 and 2 Bass Drums 1 and 2 3 and 4 Snare Drums 1 and 2 8 and 9 Rim Shot and Cow Bell 10 and 11 Hand Clap and Tambourine 12 13 and 14 Closed Hi hat and Open Hi hat For instance if you have entered the Cow Bell in the step where the Rim Shot has been already writ ten the Rim Shot will be autornatically replaced with the Cow Beli b Demonstration Program A sample program is stored in your Composer on Tracks I Il and You can hear this simply by pushing the START Key At the end of the Track the Composer will stop and start again from the beginning if you again push the START Key You can vary the Tempo by turning the Tempo knob 6 Restoring the damo program If you have erased the demo program but want to restore it take the following operation Press the Track Mode Switch 9 and Track Number Button I and while stil holding them down switch the composer on 2 WRITING AND PLAYING RHYTHM PATTERNS Now that we know how to produce all
35. Output to Interna MIDI Out 77 Sound Source 45 Set the Camposer to Track Playing mode without rhythm running CH 138 LAS T STEP 27 SHIFT 24 Key Assignment 1 an ae The numbers Key Assignment 2 are Key numbers Middle C Key TT ow an an n ui The numbers in Key numbers 46 rur Set the Composer to Track Writing mode 1 Enter to the Sync mode sync 31 SHIFT 24 Memory Cartridge pone Synce MIDI Sync Set the Composer to Track Playing mode 1 Changing Memory Banks Cartridge Bank A Indicator giows red M Bank pi SETS Internat lemory Cartridge Indicator glows green non Sync mode Internal Memory Indicator goes out Set the Composer to the Track Playing mode A Internal Memory Memory Cartridge A or B Bank 1 Set the Protect Switch on the Memory Cartridge to OFF 2 Select sither Memory Cartridge A or B Bank 3 Save the data in Internal Memory to the Memory Cartridge COPY Internat Memory Bank
36. Roland RHYTHM COMPOSER ___ 707 merram poumosen TR 707 E cUm ae pwa Radio and television interference Warning This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules Operation with non certified or non verified equipment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio trequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with our instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such an inter ference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measure eDisconnect other devices and their input output cables one at a time If the interference stops it is caused by either the other device or its 1 cable These devices usually require Roland des
37. attern Playing PATTERN 33 4 Step Writing Teal PATTERN 33 5 Tap Writing PLA PATTERN 133 SHIFT 24 23 22 32 TRACK NUMBER 1 34 Set the Composer to Pattern Writing ar Pattern Playing mode without rhythm running PATTERN GROUP A D 34 MAIN KEY 1 16 1 16 Set the Composer to Track Playing or Track Writing Mode Deren a PET Set the Composer to Tap Writing or Step Writing mode l 1 Setting the Scale Ton SCALE 28 eT _______ Set the Composer to Tap Writing or Step Writing mode 1 Start the rhythm START 23 2 Set the Last Step MAIN KEY 1 16 11 16 LAST STEP 27 Set the Composer to Pattern Writing mode without rhythm running LEAR MAIN KEY 1 16 1 16 29 ae Set the Composer to Tap Writing mode with rhythm running MAIN KEY 1 16 1 16 CLEAR The numbers at the right are the relevant pages in the manual Set the Composer to the Step Writing mode 1 Select a location where you write your Pattern PATTERN GROUP 0 34 MAIN KEY 1 16 1 16 2 Clear the previous Pattern m MAIN KEY 1 18 218 3 Start the rhythm 4 Select a voice to be written Press the same
38. e below bo SDi O 222 Ta Da D DI C On On me Du Ou Du eee Press the Main Keys 5 and 13 and make sure the corresponding indicators glow 3 Entering Bass Drum 1 While holding the Instrument Selector Button Tap the Main Keys according to the score as the Main Key 1 shown below BD Main Keys C mt me EU D 000000000800000 Press the Main Keys 1 8 9 and 12 then make sure the corresponding indicators glow 4 Entering Accents Whiie holding the Instrument Selector Button Tap the Main Keys according to the score as QD press the Accent Key Enter Key shown below Ze D Do Do Ou Du Ou os we 0000000000000000 Press the Main Keys 1 5 9 and 13 then make sure the corresponding indicators glow Now Rhythm Pattern like Fig 1 is entered and the Display Window responds as shown in Fig 2 13 b Writing Operation First check if the composer is switched on and not running D While holding down the Shift Key push the Pattern Mode Button as many times as needed until the Display shows TAP WRITE PATTERN 24 35 While holding this button down ISTEP TAP SHIFT Decide which Pattern Group you want to write into Then push the Pattern Group Button which will then flash GROUP C
39. he TR 707 is in the MID Sync mode serving as Slave in the MID Sync mode there is no signal output from the DIN Sync Connector or Tape Sync Out Jack 39 Syncusing Recorder The Tape Sync jacks on the back panel the same jacks used for saving and loading onto cassette can be used to run the Composer from a Sync signal recorded on a tape 1 Recording the Sync signal D Connect the tape recorder as shown below TR 707 Rear Panel Tape Recorder MEMORY SAVE LOAD LINE OUT LINE IN RIM TRIG OUT SYNC OUT IN MM OUT MENOTEGPUEME T With the rhythm not running the Composer generates a signal at the Load jack Adjust the tape deck so that the recording level reads about 10 to 3 VU 8 Select the Track to be played and adjust the tempo 0 Start recording then in a few seconds push the Start Key to start the rhythm 8 When the whole Track has played and the Com poser stops stop the recorder Be sure to set the tempo slower than 180 40 2 Controlling the Composer from the tape recorder The composer can sync to the synchro signa recorded on tape which is useful for multitrack recording D Connect the Composer to the tape recorder as shown in Fig c 2 Cue the tape recorder so that it will play from the beginning of the Pilot tone Select the Track Playing mode then select the Track to be played Press the Sync
40. ignated shielded 1 0 cables For Roland devices you can obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer For non Roland devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Contents 0 Panel Descriptions 22 2 3 Outline of the TR 707 6 6e 6 Connections 2 2 7 B Operation s 6 6 66s 8 1 Getting to know your Composer Manual Play s n 8 n 8 b Demonstration Program 8 2 Writing and playing rhythm patterns 9 a Step Writing 2 9 b Tap Writing e t nna n 14 Pattern Playing 6668 16 3 About Last Step and Scale gt 17 Setting Last Step lt 18 b Setting Scale 18 4 Flamand Shuffle 20 a Flam 2 20 b Shuffie e n e 21 Track Writing and Playing gt lt gt 22 a Track Writings e n n 22 b Track Playing nn nn 23 6 Editing n ee reer terres 24 Track Editing s n 24 b Delete n eee eee ee eee 5 Insert e ee n a an am e 25 lf your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception you can try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures eTurn the TV or radio antenna until the interfer ence stops the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio eMove the equipment farther away from the TV or radio
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42. it press a key on the connected instrument To cancel the key assignment you have made press the same key again Output its sound Entering the same Key Number as above second time The Key Number sent to the pressed Main Key will be cancelled When the Key Number is sent there is no sound nx TT If you wish to actually listen to the reaction of the drum sound here try it by playing the rele vant key on the instrument To cancel this Key Number Setting mode push the Enter Key Several key numbers can be set to one voice but the same number cannot be assigned to more than one voice you assign the key number already used for a certain voice to another voice the previous voice will be automatically dropped The key numbers available for this assignment are 35 to 98 Entering Key Number The Key Number sent to the pressed Main Key will be set When the Key Number is sent the corresponding voice will 45 d Transmitting MIDI message from the Composer The MIDI message sent rom the Composer is received by the connected instrument and makes the keys produce sounds There are two kinds of assignments optional as shown in the Fig d 1 or 2 below The following operation is to choose one of them D Enter the Track Playing mode without rhythm NOTE running Then while holding the Shift Key When the Composer is transmitting MIDI mes down push the MID Channel button
43. iting mode 1 Assign new location Pattern Number PATTERN GROUP A D 34 2 Assign your source Pattern then execute copying xev 11 11 PATTERN GROUP A D i Lm MAIN KEY 12 15 1 16 ENTER 35 28 1 Select a Pattern to be played PATTERN GROUP A D 34 MAIN 1 16 1 16 2 Start the rhythm START 23 The rhythm pattern will repeat until the Stop Key is pushed 3 Stop the rhythm STOP CONT 22 15 1 Assign the block to be played MAIN KEY 1 18 1 18i MAIN KEY 1 16 1 18 2 Start the rhythm START 23 MAIN KEY 1 16 1 15 main 1 16 1 16 6 Execute writing Patterns ENTER 35 7 Repeat procedures 5 and 6 as many times B Stop writing STOR CONT 2 n ee 1 Set the Composer to Track Playing mode 2 Select a Track to be played TRACK NUMBER I N 34 3 a Starting to play from the 1st bar b Starting to play from the bar you like Set the bar you like SHIFT ENTER 35 MAIN KEY 7 10 1 10 Bar number Continue Start 22 23 Set the Composer to Track Playing or Track Writing mode MAIN KEY an ENTER fion 1 1 SHIFT 124 2 Forward a Bar 3 Quick
44. key 1 and key 3 NOTE Do not turn off the Composer while in the Track Write mode or the Track data may be lost b Track Playing To hear the Track you have written Press the Track Mode Button until the Display shows TRACK PLAY 6 While holding the Shift Key down press the Track Selector Button 1 to IV which you wish play This causes the Display to show the selected Track number Push the Start Key The selected Track will start to play from the first bar stop playing push the Stop Key p as we found earlier you can continue on from this point with the Cont Key or else start again from Bar 1 with the Start Key B a f you do not touch any key at all during Track playing it will play til the end then stop You can select any other Track of course but you must first stop the rhythm You can add to the track while it is playing by manualiy tapping the Main Keys This will not be written into memory Playing the rhythm from the bar you like Operation Assign the beginning bar of the rhythm pattern as shown on page 24 3 Push the Stop Continue Key The rhythm pattern will play from the bar you assigned NOTE 1 lf the Display does not show the bar number check if it is set to Measure Display mode If it still does not show the bar number most probably there is no rhythm pattern written in the reievant Track therefore pushing the Start Key has no
45. l Connections 0000000000 Z TAMB o MO CM PHONES START STOP t BR TRIG OUT Amplifier 7 Headphones Audio Amplifier PA Mixer 4 Operation The TR 707 has the following b modes Pattern Playing Mode Step Writing Mode Tap Writing Mode Track Piaying Mode Track Writing Mode 7 Pattern Writing Modes 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPOSER a Manual Play With the composer connected to the power source and to your amplifier or mixer you are ready to try out a variety of sounds by playing it manualiy Switch it on A variety of lights will come on but we ll learn about them later Locate the Main Keys numbered 1 to 16 which have the drum voices rnarked underneath Simply tap each key voices have different drum sounds Also if you tap the key with the Accent and or Shuffle Flam Keys down the created sound will take on accent and or Flam Summary of controls Level Knob D This is to control the volume of each drum voice Accent Level Knob This knob controls the intensity of the accent Volume Knob This is to control overall volume of the rhythm data Tempo Knob Rotating this knob quickens the tempo of the rhythm data Summary of voices BASS DRUM 1 BASS DRUM 2 SNARE DRUM 1 SNARE DRUM 2
46. ng two patterns makes a common length 4 FLAM amp SHUFFLE Flam Fiam is kick note written ahead of the main beat and takes on the effect of a grace 11 differs from Shuffle in that it occurs once only Flam can be written on the Snare Drum or any of the Toms The time gap between the Flam or grace note and its following main note can be varied with 4 options using the Main Keys To set up the Flam 1 In Step Writing Mode Change to Step Write mode and have the rhythm running Hold down the Instrument Selector Button and press TWICE the Main Key belonging to the voice you are writing Flam to n The Display shows steady glow of gt mark 8 Write your instrument voice as usual 20 2 In Tap Writing Mode Change to the Tap writing mode then have the rhythm running 2 Hoid down the Shuffle Flam Button 6 and without releasing it tap in the rhythm on the reievant Main Keys belonging to the voice you are writing Flam to Fiam cannot be entered to the Snare Drum 1 and 2 the same time It is only written to the Snare Drum 2 To obtain Flam on the Snare Drum 1 hold the Shift Key down and push the Instru ment Selector Button Each time the button is pressed Snare Drum 1 and 2 are alternately selected The dots in the Dispiay do not flash but glow steadily even when the Snare Drum 2 is selected 3 Setting the Flam interval The interval of Flam can be written after ha
47. not running the rhythm 1 Cali the bar you wish to change by any means you like as shown in To assign the bar you want in the section just before this The Display wili show the number of the assigned bar Press the Start Key to start rhythm pattern Skip this procedure if you are editing without rhythm running 3 Select the correct pattern 4 Push the Enter Key which writes the correct pattern mov ng onto the next bar 5 Press the Stop Key You delete any Pattern or series of patterns from a Track To delete a sequence of patterns you assign the first and last bars of the sequence before removing them from the Track 0 Enter Track Writing mode and select the Track by using a Track Selector Button 2 While holding the Shift Key down use the Main Keys to select the first bar number you want to delete it will appear in the Display Then push the Enter Key 6 as Stiil holding the Shift Key down push the Delete Key Main Key 131 then the number of the last bar you want to delete then push the Enter Key To delete a single bar while holding the Shift Key down select bar number push the Enter then the Delete then the Enter a delete the end of a Track instead of assigning the iast bar number push the Last Measure Button witn the Shift Key down push the Delete Last Measure Enter See Example on page 26 Insert You can inser
48. ntrol Trigger Output Rim Shot 5V 20ms pulse Start Stop DP 2 Sync In Out 1 Run Stop 2 3 Clock 5 Continue Power Switch DC IN for supplied AC Adaptor Power Consumption 2 4W Dimensions 380 W x 250 D x 73 H mm 14 15 16 x 9 13 16 x 2 7 8 Weight 1 5 ka 3 Ib 5 oz Accessories 12V AC Adaptor Connection Cord Owner s Manual MIDI Options Pedal Switch DP 2 Memory Cartridge M 64C 7 Pattern 3 5 oe SDDS STEP LAST STEP CYMBAL HIHAT RIM COW TOM MIO TOM LOW TOM SNARE DRUM BASS DRUM ACCENT PADS STEP LAST STEP CYMBAL HIHAT HCP TAMB RIM COW TOM MID TOM LOW TOM SNARE DRUM BASS DAUM ACCENT 48 BANK PATTERN GROUP SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 FLAM 910111213 PATTERN GROUP SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 FLANM 810111213 Pattern 6 mani HDDS STEP LAST STEP OYMBAL HIHAT HOP TAMB RIM COW HI TOM TOM LOW TOM SNARE DRUM BASS DRUM ACCENT Pattern me BPD STEP LAST STEP CYMBAL HIHAT HOP TAMB RIM COW TOM MID LOW TOM SNARE DRUM BASS DRUM ACCENT BANK PATTERN GROUP SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 FLAM 910111213 BANK PATTERN BROUP SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 FLAM 9 1011 12 13 44 MODEL F
49. ognize voice messages in al channels without dis crimination Use the OMNI ON or OFF mode which makes the receiver accept voice messages only from the selected channel s depending on the situation Operation to select OMNI ON or OFF Enter the Track Writing mode with the rhythm not running 1 First see how the Display reacts by pressing the MIDI Channel Button while holding the Shift Key down The Tempo Measure section of the Display will show either OMNI ON or OMNI OFF whichever happens to be selected currentiy Indication of OMNI Mode ON OFF amp MIDI Channel MEASURE 2 Try changing the modes by holding the Shift Key down and pushing the MIDI Channel Button p then the Enter Repeat the above procedure 2 to return to the previous mode TRACK MODE TRACK PLAY The MID Channel 1 16 currently selected L This bar appears while in OMNI Mode ON When OFF goes out 43 c Key Number Assigning Key numbers to the Composer s drum voices The keyboard message sent from the sequencer or keyboard is received by the TR 707 and makes the drum voices sound key number can be signed to each drum voice later but let s see the initial setting from the manufacturer Drum Voices and corresponding Key Numbers MIDI IN 34 31 39 42 44 46 49 57 54 56 58 67 63 CH CH CRASH RIDE TAMB COW 3 i E sem L TOM M
50. ond with 5 showing that it is now in saving mode CY maar i HiHar RIM la i 4 Mo To H 3 Stop the tape recorder time during saving pushing the Main Key can stop the saving operation 3 While holding the Shift Key down press the Save STEP 12 6 ot 6 Recorder f your tape recorder features a recording level meter set it on 3VU and if featuring a signal indicator make sure that signal is being received For about 7 seconds after the Enter Key is pressed the Pilot tone is heard then it is followed by the modulated tone which carries the data In the Display Window the dots on the line of Hi Tom light from the 1st step to right showing the progress of the saving during which all indi cators go out When the lighting reaches up to 14th step the Display and indicators go back to the normal condition To ensure the data has been properly saved go to the next verifying operation 31 b Verification Connect your recorder as shown below Headphones Jack To Load Jack 442 Earphone Jack Tape Recorder T Wind back the tape to the start of your pilot tone 2 While holding the Shift Key down push the On pressing the Verify Key the Display shows Verify Key Main Key 15 then the Enter Key u Then on pressing the Enter Key all the indicators go out STEP 12 34 56 7 8 9 101 12 13 4
51. only on the same MIDI Channel that is the MID instruments should be set up properly and aiso select the same MIDI Channels 1 First check how the Display reacts by pressing the MIDI Channel Button while holding the Shift Key down The Tempo Measure section of the Display shows the MIDI channel currently set instrument s MIDI IN connector then the Composer will contro that instrument and vice versa 3 Bar Number Song Position message 4 Synchro Signa such as Tempo Clock Start Stop etc The messages 1 2 and 3 can be sent or received only in Track Play mode The TR 707 has 16 MID Channels and any of these channels can be selected using the Main Keys 1 to 16 depending on the device used with the TR 707 2 Now try changing channel numbers While holding the Shift Key down push the MIDI Channel Button then the Main Key 1 to 16 selecting the channel number 1 to 16 The Dispiay shows the channel number you have Set indication of OMNI Mode ON OFF 8 MIDI Channel MEASURE TRACK MODE TRACK PLAY 1 The MIDI Channel 1 to 16 currently selected L This bar appears while in OMNI Mode ON When OFF goes out 42 b OMNI Mode As explained in the former section to enable MIDI voice messages to be communicated by means of MIDI it is critical to set the MIDI channel of all the relevant MID instruments to the same numbers OMNI ON mode however makes the receiver rec
52. p system that retains the data even when switched off A set of batteries 1 5V or UM 3 batteries x 2 supports its back up circuit Be sure to keep the batteries securely connected even during AC operation Always replace with a complete set new batteries once a year no matter how rarely you have used the unit Change the batteries with the TR 707 switched on this way the memory can retain the data If the unit is not to be used for long periods of time please save the data on a tape or cartridge then switch it off and remove the batteries otherwise various troubles may be caused by battery leakage Please observe the following Battery Replacement Please be sure that the polarities of the batteries are correct Battery Replacement Please save the data in memory on cartridge or tape to prevent accidentia loss of memory during battery replacement Use two 1 5V UM 3 batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the unit 2 Remove the batteries from the battery case 3 Place a new set of batteries taking care of the polarities Use two 1 5V UM 3 e Replace the battery cover ON Please be sure to do the entire battery replacing Procedure with the unit switched on Then the data in memory wil be retained 2 Outline of the TR 707 The Rhythm Composer TR 707 is a fully program mable rhythm machine which allows you to pro gram 4 Rhythm Tracks o
53. ple compound 12 Do Dr ou oe JD These are not used A bar of 4 4 time The total time required is three quarter compared to 4 4 time 17 a Setting Last Step Operation Enter Pattern Writing mode in either the Step Writing or Tap Writing mode While holding the Last Step Button D push the relevant Main Keys to set the bar length By using the above function of changing the number of steps or beats in a bar odd times such as 5 A combination of 3 4 and 2 4 or 7 4 combination of 4 4 and 3 4 can be easily entered b Setting Scale Operation Enter Pattern Writing mode in either Step Writ The tempo of the red light may aiso change since ali ing or Tap Writing mode the rhythms in step with each other Push the Scale Button The Scale light will move up one step to line 2 33 Each time the Scale Button is pushed the red light moves up From the top line it moves back to the bottom line erm Ms oe Ss He Os OF 05 Or Or OF Ow Os Oe 0 0 0000000 DAKANAAAAAAAAAD PERPE a an S J J J Te ao So oe O Se Se Ge Ou Ou Du Ou Du this scale repeating a pattern twice chaining two patterns makes common length 18 this scale repeating a pattern twice chaini
54. r land 1001 Dk k hiik Dvwe vwev a Originally received asis are sssignad as lellowa 25 56 5 vevevev AD 124 Jas trument 1111 0010 Seng Pesition Paintar Bass Drum 1 81 ignite 3s Baas Drum 2 Saste Droa 01 Bear sane nn aar 0 2 track 111 1000 Timing Cisek 1tit 1010 Start Mr 1011 Hi Hat 1111 1100 Mish Tou as Crash 1111 ODDO 0100 000 Gwan si Ride 111 0111 EOD si Tambour ina Gar message i Cowal All the nate OFF messages are ignored STOP a ib Track Play mode de at MIDI meda ai MIDI men Transmitted channel B zan be changed t JE the irent panel When the an la lied the channel i sou te the lant channel ur k Master esnized while lt da sat are the tr track 4 sssassi 1 2 4 i MANDSHAKINC COMMUNICATION 4 a 27 aa type Srnzhranizad with 9 1 1 Want te ound a fila Internal internaj clack MID made timing cheek Brite Dessriptian DIN wese oa da lwe ane a lan m 1111 0000 Exelusive status 5 numbers are assigned as 1611 amp 0100 0001 Meland 1D
55. r tunes altogether 998 bars from up to 64 kinds of user created Rhythm Patterns Each of the 15 digital drum voices is extremely realistic and has a separate output jack for individ ual mixing echo or equalizer An optional memory cartridge plugs directly into the Composer for instantaneous loading and saving expanding the memory capacity by three times Now we ll find our way around the important controls before creating and storing writing our own rhythm tracks With any computer keyboard the same key may do severa different jobs depend ing on how it is used The Composer which is amp type of computer does this also When switched on the Composer automatically selects or defaults to Track 1 Default means the value automatically seiected by the Composer overriden by your command A Track is a complete tune in rhythm made up of Patterns strung together Patterns are covered later and there is a demonstration tune written on Track 1 H and HI The SHIFT Key is used a lot It enables many but tons and keys to perform two functions instead of just one The distinction is clearly marked on the Composer all functions enclosed with lines and highlighted are selected while the SHIFT Key is held down All other functions do not need the SHIFT Key The only exception to this rule is the ENTER Key A Display window heips your operation to great extent MIDI Bus on the rear panel interfaces with other MIDI
56. st pattern numbers of a Chain MAIN KEY 1 15 1 16 MAIN KEY 1 16 1 16 Cancel the Chain Function ENTER 35 1 16 MAIN KEY 1 16 T The number of the Pattern to be dropped 29 Turning On Off of guide crotchet rim shot In Tap Writing mode mi Guide On Guide Off Set the Composer to Pattern Writing mode INSTRUMENT GUIDE 26 SHIFT 24 Snare Drum 1 Snare Drum 2 with Flam with Flam 20 Set the Composer to Step Writing mode MAIN KEY 9 13 3 13 FLAM SHUEELE 30 MAIN KEY 9 OFF 21 1 Set the Composer to Track Writing mode 2 Select a Track to be used TRACK NUMBER 4 ER TU Hl or 3 3 Clear the existing Patterns written in the Track TRACK Ni T TRACK CLEAR 29 CK NUMBER T II lil or IV 134 4 Start the rhythm START 23 5 Select the Patterns to be written into the Track a Writing single Patterns PATTERN GROUP A D Ta MAIN KEY 1 16 1 16 b Writing Chained Patterns PATTERN GROUP 34 Set the Composer to Step Writing mode FLAM SHUFFLE 30 MAN KEY 1 5 1 8 MAIN KEY 1 Shuffle OFF Patter e Set the Composer to Pattern Wr
57. t any single Pattern or Chain into a Track T Enter Track Writing mode Select the Track by using a Track Selector Button Assign the bar number by holding the Shift Key selecting the bar number after which you wish to insert push the Enter Key 6 8 Select the Pattern you wish to insert by using Pattern Group Button and Main Key a While holding the Shift Key down push the insert Key Main Key 12 then the Enter Key P To insert a chain of Patterns see page 22 If the maximum memory capacity 998 Bars is full up no more Patterns can be written 5 To add a Pattern to the end of Track assign the last bar during the procedure 2 by pushing the Last Measure Button This advances one bar from the last measure where a Pattern can be written in usual Track Writing procedure See Example on page 27 25 Example Delete To delete 21st to 24th bar zz 17 18 Before deleting 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 After deleting T Recall the 21st measure Bar Assign Main Key 1 Main Key 13 Detete Key Main Key 2 Main Key 4 paj Enter Key Pattern display changes Pattern display changes delete 25th the last bar 20 21 22 23 24 Before deleting 8 18 20 21 22 23 24 2 Delete up to the last bar T Recall the 25th bar Delete Key Last mere Ts Pattern display mere IS Pattern dispiay changes 26
58. the sounds we will learn to write a pattern pattern is a one bar phrase We can write into memory a large num ber of patterns up to 64 to recall later in any order we like either manualiy or as a completely as sembied track stored in memory practice we wili find it easier to write patterns in the same order we later assemble them into tracks or complete tunes There are two ways of writing patterns e Step writing in which we enter or load one step at a time without worrying about tempo The Composer will take care of that when we ve finished b Tap Writ ing in which we use a key to tap in the rhythm in time to a Rim shot produced every quarter beat by the Composer a Step Writing We can enter a rhythm pattern by writing drum voices step by step First of all check that the composer is switched on and not running Operation 1 While holding the Shift Key down press the Pattern Mode Button until the Mode Display shows STEP WRITE While holding To prepare for loading in our pattern press any of the Pattern Group Keys A B C or D The pressed key will light up showing the cor PATTERN GROUP JA Is OOO Ds this button down ISTEP TAP Now the composer is in the Step writing mode responding pattern group consisting of 16 pat terns each selected by one Main Key is ready to receive data It is in Pattern Writing mode 8 Press the Pattern
59. times such as 5 4 or 7 8 1 Enter the Pattern Writing mode and select a pat tern group by using the Pattern Group Buttons A B C DI 9 Select the Main Keys belonging to the first and last nurnber of the Patterns you wish to chain and hold these down and without reieasing them push the Enter Key To drop a Pattern from the Chain hold the rele vant Main Key down and push the Enter Key Example of using Chain Function ACCENT OPEN CLOSED HAT 501 Pattern a Scale Bottom Line Main Key A Last Step 8 STEP 1224567 This Chain function naturally is available just for the adjacent Patterns Even the whole Pattern group Key 1 to 16 can be chained if desired You may need to change the Scale before writing the Rhythm Patterns so that they all play with the same time value To play a Chain select any of the Patterns which belong to the Chain and the whole chain wili piay To break a Chain hold down each pattern key in turn and push the Enter Key CLOSED OPEN HI Top Line 5 Main Key Last Step 12 A SAEC 9 10 17 12 t3 14 15 16 Pm man won 55 HCP Ht RIM glowing steadily to e flashing H Ate et fa at Use up to 8 steps Use up to 12 steps
60. um voice Now you can hear the complete pattern A1 this stage you can modify it any way you want by re selecting other instruments and changing their timing or adding accent To write accents hold down the instrument Selector Button and without releasing it push the Accent Key 7 Enter Key Regard the 16 Main Keys as an entire bar and push the Main Keys that correspond to the steps where you want accents There are two kinds of accents weaker and stronger Pressing a Main Key once will write a weaker accent to the cor responding position and pressing it again will write the stronger accent And pressing it once again wil cancel the accent altogether and the indicator light will go out Weaker accent and stronger accent can be distin guished by the Dispiay s response flashes when weaker and lights steadily when stronger When you are satisfied with the sound it is time to ieave write mode to store the pattern in its final form i Press the Stop Continue Key ii In future you can always come back to the same pattern by pushing the same Pattern Group Button the Main Key you selected in the procedure 3 then the Start Key Cos Ow con 7 9 copy The dots in the Display either fiash or glow steadily depending on what drum voice is currentiy selected Flashing dots BASS DRUM 2 SNARE DRUM 2 COW BELL TAMBOURINE CLOSED HI HAT OPEN
61. unction Basic Default Channel Changed Detautt Mode Messages Attered Note Number True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key s Touch chs Control _ Change Prog Change True System Exclusive System Song Pos Clock Commands Aux Local ON OFF Notes OFF Mes Active Sense Sages Reset Notes Transmitted 1 16 1 16 3 sj ake ake ke ak afe ke ake nk ak k ak afe aje 35 51 54 56 ake ake ak ak ak nick ak k oe e ok 7 9n v 40 124 0 Ix ke ake ak a a 1 Of 35 98 TR 707 MIDI Implementation Chart Recognized 1 16 1 1 o Mode 1 OMNI ON OFF 35 51 54 56 35 51 54 56 1 127 SYNC mode MIDI SYNC mode MIDI XXXX If received when SYNC mode is MIDI i Remarks MONO POLY ignored assigns 10 each rhythm voice 0 SF For rhythm seq Song Sel 0 3 0 3 Common Tune 4 System Real Time P M M M a P Recognized note numbers can be assigned by pane operation MM MM M M cee Mode 1 Mode 3 OMNI ON POLY OMN OFF POLY Mode 2 Mode 4 OMN ON MONO OMNi OFF MONO 07 Operation Table FE 1 Track Playing 32 Number af the button TRACK carresponding Panel Descriptions 2 Track Writing TRACK 32 SHIFT 24 3 P
62. ving entered Flam in either Step Writing or Tap Writing mode But the Flam interval writing operation shouid be done in the Step Writing mode so if the composer is in the Tap Writing mode change to the Step Writing mode There are 4 different intervals optional by the Main Keys 10 to 13 The shortest interval is 10 and the longest is 13 The Key 9 is Off D Hold down the Shuffle Flam Button and press any of the Main Keys 9 to 13 to set the Flam interval If you want to know the Flam interval currently set press the Shuffle Flam Button and see which Main Key lights up The position of the Tempo Knob does not affect the Flam interval Bounce is getting m1 me Os mos me Shuffle 60000006 1 b Shuffle A shuffle beat is one in which a bounce note is added immediately in front of each crotchet beat This is done for at least one chorus and frequently for whole tune A shuffle beat may be added to any rhythm pattern in common time when either of the lower 2 lines of the Scale is selected The added bounce is changed in volume with 4 options using the Main Keys 1 to 5 To set the Shuffle beat D Change to the Step Writing mode and have the rhythm running Hold down the Shuffle Flam Button while pushing the relevant Main Keys which will be zero with key 1 and maximum with key 5 Q If you want to know the bounce currently set
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