Roland TR-06 Owner’s Manual

TR-06

Owner’s ManualDrumatix

English

In order to use this device correctly, please carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY) before use. After reading, keep these instructions at hand for immediate reference.

Introduction

* The TR-06 can operate on batteries or on USB bus power. If you are using batteries, insert four AA batteries,

making sure that the batteries are oriented correctly.

* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe

all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”).

* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the

unit carefully; do not drop it.

* When the batteries run low, the indication “Bt. Lo” appears in the display. Replace the battery as soon as

possible.

* The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since

it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.

To restore power, turn the power on again.

Using the TR-06 in conjunction with the DK-01 Boutique Dock (accessory)

For installation/removal/angle adjustment, refer to the DK-01’s Owner’s Manual.

* When handling the sound module, such as during angle adjustment or installation, take care not to get your

finger caught between a movable part and the body of the unit. If using this unit where children are present, be sure to provide adult supervision and guidance.

Playing the TR-06 via MIDI or USB

You can also play the TR-06 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to “Connecting Your Equipment.”

Connecting Your Equipment

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before

making any connections.

A B C D E F

A Micro USB ( ) port

Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect this port to your computer. It can be used to transfer USB MIDI and USB audio data. You must install the USB driver when connecting the TR-06 to your computer. Download the USB driver from the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme. htm which is included in the download.

https://www.roland.com/support/

* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit

data.

B [ VOLUME] knob

Adjusts the volume.

C PHONES jack (Stereo mini)

Connect headphones (sold separately) here.

D OUTPUT jack (Stereo mini)

Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.

E MIX IN jack (Stereo mini)

This is an audio input jack. The sound of the connected device is output from the OUTPUT jack and the PHONES jack. You can also apply the TR-06’s internal effect to this sound.

F MIDI connectors

If you connect the TR-06 to another MIDI device using commercially available MIDI cables, the TR-06 can play in synchronization with the MIDI device.

MIDI INMIDI OUT

TR-06MIDI device

Turning the TR-06 On/Off

G [POWER] switch

This turns the power on/off.

* After you’ve made connections correctly, be sure to turn on the power in the order of the TR-06 first, and then

the connected system. Powering-on in the incorrect order may cause malfunctions or damage. When turning the power off, power-off the connected system first, and then the TR-06.

* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,

you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Data Backup/Restore

Backup

Connect your computer to the TR-06’s USB port via USB cable.

While holding down the [RUN/STOP] button, turn on the power.

It takes about one minute to prepare the drive. The STEP [1]–[16] indicators show the progress.

Open the “TR-06” drive on your computer.

The backup files are located in the “BACKUP” folder of the “TR-06” drive.

Copy the backup files into your computer.

Copy all of the files that are in the “BACKUP” folder.

After copying is completed, eject the USB drive.

Windows 10/8/7

Right-click on the “TR-06” icon and execute “Eject.”

Mac OS

Drag the “TR-06” icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.

Turn the TR-06 power off.

Restore

As described in the procedure for “Backup” Step 1–3, open the “TR-06” drive on your computer.

Copy the TR-06 backup files into the “RESTORE” folder of the “TR-06” drive.

After copying is completed, eject the USB drive and then press the [TAP] button.

After the LEDs have completely stopped blinking, turn off the power.

Panel Descriptions

9 8

MODE / display section

Controller Explanation

[MODE] knob

[INSTRUMENT] knob

[MENU] (SUB STEP) button

[STEP LOOP] button

[TEMPO] button

Display

[VALUE] knob

What are patterns and tracks?

Recorded performance data is called a “pattern.” The TR-06 has 128 “patterns,” and eight “tracks” in which you can place patterns.

Switches the operating mode.

TRACK WRITE

This mode lets you edit tracks (songs).

TRACK PLAY

This mode lets you play back tracks (songs).

PATTERN PLAY

This mode lets you play back patterns.

PATTERN WRITE

This mode lets you edit patterns.

Switches instruments, or switches the track to play or edit. AC (ACCENT), BD (BASS DRUM), SD (SNARE DRUM), LT (LOW TOM), HT (HI TOM), CY (CYMBAL), OH (OPEN HIHAT), CH (CLOSED HIHAT)

Accesses the menu, or inputs sub-steps when used in conjunction with step buttons [1]–[16].

Switches to step loop mode. In step loop mode, the specified step plays repeatedly while you hold down a step button [1]–[16].

Adjusts the tempo.

Shows the tempo value and various other information.

Edits the value shown in the display.

Track (8 tracks)

Track 1 Track 8

Construct a song by placing patterns.

Pattern (128 patterns)

This is the unit that is

Pattern group 1

Pattern 1-16

INST edit section

Controller Explanation

INST knobs Adjust the volume of each instrument.

[ACCENT] knob Adjusts the strength of the accent.

TRIGGER section

Controller Explanation

Use a mini-plug (mono) cable to connect this to a device that is equipped with a TRIGGER OUT jack (e.g., TR-08).

TRIGGER IN jack

TRIGGER OUT jack This outputs a trigger when each instrument is heard.

TRIGGER OUT [AC] jack

* Use a “mini-plug (mono)” cable to connect the jacks of the TRIGGER section. Do not use a “stereo mini-plug”

cable. It will not work correctly.

When you insert a plug into this jack, the TR-06 is disconnected from its internal clock, and its step will advance when a trigger pulse is received from this jack. Input from this jack can also be used to execute the Random function or the Note Shift function. Use the menu to specify what is executed.

This outputs a trigger at the timing of ACC, or at the beginning or end of the pattern. You can use the menu to specify the timing at which a trigger is output.

Pattern group 8

Pattern 1-16

read or written when you play.

Effect section

Controller Explanation

Adjusts the overdrive. Turn the knob fully left to turn it off. Use the system settings to select the type of drive.

[DRIVE] knob

[TIME] knob

[DEPTH] knob

Sequencer section

Controller Explanation

[RUN/STOP] button

[PATTERN CLEAR] button

[PATTERN GROUP] button

[TAP] button

[SCALE] switch

Step [1]–[16] button

[FUNCTION] button

Used together with the [MENU] button, this sets an instrument’s TUNE.

• Used together with the [STEP LOOP] button, this turns an instrument’s DRIVE

• on/off.

Specifies the delay time. You can use the menu to change the delay type.

Used together with the [MENU] button, this sets an instrument’s DECAY.

• Used together with the [STEP LOOP] button, this turns tempo sync on/off for

• the delay effect.

Specifies the number of times that the delay repeats. You can use the system settings to change the delay effect type.

Used together with the [MENU] button, this specifies the sound of an

• instrument. The parameters that can be edited differ depending on the instrument. Used together with the [STEP LOOP] button, this specifies the send amount to

• the instrument’s delay effect.

Plays/stops the pattern or track.

Use this to erase a pattern, to return the editing location of a track to its beginning, or to enter a “da capo.”

Use this to switch the group of patterns to play, to switch between measure to edit, or to enter a “segno.”

Use this to enter a note at the timing at which you press it, to reset the playback position, to confirm a menu item, or to enter a “dal segno.”

Selects the note length of a step.

1: 16th note 3: 8th note triplet

2: 32nd note 4: 16th note triplet

Use these to select patterns or edit notes.

Use this in PATTERN WRITE mode to apply a SCALE, or together with the [1]–[16] buttons to specify LAST STEP.

Switching Sounds

Simultaneously press the

Now you’re in instrument select mode.

Use the step

Use the

Inst 1 2 3 4 5

BD (Step [2]) TR-606 BD RICH FAT

SD (Step [3]) TR-606 SD RICH FAT

LT (Step [4]) TR-606 LT Synth Percussion NOISE TOM CP RS

HT (Step [5]) TR-606 HT Synth Percussion NOISE TOM CP RS

CY (Step [6]) TR-606 CY GATE CYMBAL CP RS

[2]–[6] buttons to select the instrument whose sound you want to change.

[VALUE] knob to select a sound.

[MENU] button and the [STEP LOOP] button.

Playing/Recording a Pattern

Playing a Pattern (PATTERN PLAY Mode)

Basic Operation

Turn the

Use the

Use the step

Even during playback, you can use the step [1]–[16] buttons to select a pattern.

To select pattern groups 3–8

1. Hold down the [PATTERN GROUP] button and press a step [3]–[8] button to select a group.

2. Hold down the [PATTERN GROUP] button and press a step [1]–[16] button to select a pattern.

Pattern groups are in pairs of 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, and these groups alternate each time you press the [PATTERN GROUP] button.

Playing patterns consecutively

When selecting a pattern, you can select multiple patterns by pressing two buttons at the same time. The patterns you’ve selected will play consecutively. The currently-playing pattern blinks.

Press the

Adjusting the Tempo

In pattern play mode, the display shows the tempo.

Press the

You can see the two digits of the tempo value below the decimal point.

Use the

[MODE] knob to set to “PATTERN PLAY.”

[PATTERN GROUP] button to select the pattern group (I or II).

[1]–[16] buttons to select a pattern.

[RUN/STOP] button to play/stop a pattern.

[TEMPO] button.

[VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo.

Inserting a fill-in

During playback, hold down the pattern that you want to insert.

[MENU] button and press a step [1]–[16] button to select the

Inserting an intro

While stopped, hold down the pattern that you want to insert.

[MENU] button and press a step [1]–[16] button to select the

Recording a Pattern (PATTERN WRITE Mode)

Basic Operation

Turn the

Use the

Use the step

To select pattern groups 3–8

1. Hold down the [PATTERN GROUP] button and press a step [3]–[8] button to select a group.

2. Keep holding down the [PATTERN GROUP] button and press a step [1]–[16] button to select a pattern.

Pattern groups are in pairs of 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, and these groups alternate each time you press the [PATTERN GROUP] button.

Use the

Use the step

Using the [TAP] button to input notes

If you press the

Shuffle/flam settings

Long-press the

The step

By holding down the shuffle value.

You can also use the [VALUE] knob to change this.

By holding down the flam value (spacing).

Erasing a pattern (entirely)

While stopped, hold down a step

Erasing a pattern (partially)

During playback, press the the [INSTRUMENT] knob are erased only while you hold down the button.

Copying a Pattern

With the copy-destination pattern selected, hold down the

While holding down the pattern.

While holding down the

* Continue holding down the [TAP] button while you perform the copy operation. The operation is cancelled if

you release the [TAP] button.

Specifying the last step

Here's how to specify the length (number of steps) of the pattern.

During playback, hold down the

Specifying the scale

Use the

During playback, press the

Expanding the steps to 32 steps

During playback, hold down the

The steps are expanded to 32 steps. During playback, press the [PATTERN GROUP] button to switch between the group of steps that you want to write (1–16 or 17–32).

Setting the velocity

Here’s how to input velocity (dynamics).

During playback, hold down a step

Setting the probability

Here’s how to set the probability that a note will play. By setting the probability, you can give variety to a pattern even when the same pattern continues to repeat.

During playback, hold down a

Checking the velocity and probability settings

During playback, long-press a

The probability setting value is shown.

Press the

The velocity setting value is shown.

[MODE] knob to set to “PATTERN WRITE.”

[PATTERN GROUP] button to select the pattern group (I or II).

[1]–[16] buttons to select a pattern.

[INSTRUMENT] knob to select an instrument.

[RUN/STOP] button to play the pattern.

[1]–[16] buttons to specify whether an instrument plays or does not play.

[TAP] button during playback, a note is input to the selected instrument.

[TEMPO] button.

[1]–[7] buttons show the shuffle value and the step [9]–[16] buttons show the flam value.

[TEMPO] button and pressing a step [1]–[7] button, you can change the

[TEMPO] button and pressing a step [9]–[16] button, you can change the

[1]–[16] button and press the [PATTERN CLEAR] button.

[PATTERN CLEAR] button; notes of the instrument currently selected by

[TAP] button.

[TAP] button, press a step [1]–[16] button to select the copy-source

[TAP] button, press the [RUN/STOP] button to execute the copy.

[FUNCTION] button and press a step [1]–[16] button.

[SCALE] switch to select the desired scale.

[FUNCTION] button.

[FUNCTION] button and press the [PATTERN GROUP] button.

[1]–[16] button and turn the [ACCENT] knob.

step [1]–[16] button and turn the [VALUE] knob.

step [1]–[16] button.

[TAP] button.

Specifying a sub-step

You can input notes into smaller step units.

During playback, hold down the

The current sub-step status is shown.

Continuing to hold down the

The sub-step setting changes. The setting cycles between OFF, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and FLAM.

[MENU] (SUB STEP) button and press a step [1]–[16] button.

[MENU] (SUB STEP) button, press the step [1]–[16] button once again.

Specifying the sub-step probability

Here’s how to specify the probability that the sub-step will play.

* During the operation, continue holding down the [MENU] (SUB STEP) button.

During playback, hold down the

The current sub-step status is shown.

Press the [TAP] button.

The sub-step probability status is shown.

Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the sub-step probability.

[MENU] (SUB STEP) button and press a step [1]–[16] button.

Random pattern generation function

While writing or playing a pattern, hold down the

The generated pattern is not automatically written.

Hold down the

[MENU] button and long-press the [TAP] button to write the pattern.

[MENU] button and press the [TAP] button.

Pattern shift function

Here’s how the currently selected instrument of the pattern can be shifted toward the right (or left).

Shifting the currently selected instrument of the pattern toward the right

While writing or playing a pattern, hold down the button.

Shifting the currently selected instrument of the pattern toward the left

While writing or playing a pattern, hold down the button.

[MENU] button and press the [PATTERN GROUP]

[MENU] button and press the [PATTERN CLEAR]

Recording or Playing a Track

Playing a Track (TRACK PLAY Mode)

Basic Operation

Turn the

Use the

The display shows the measure number. The track number is displayed, and then the measure number is displayed.

Use the

Press the

Playing tracks consecutively

If you use the played consecutively after the last measure of the track has played.

Functions in Track Mode

You can use the following functions in either track play or write mode.

Recalling a measure number

Turn the

Using the Numeric button to recall a measure number

Hold down the the measure number.

Measure number

131

101

*1 When you press the [FUNCTION] button, the lit or blinking state of the numeric buttons indicates the current

measure number.

The 10s and 100s places are lit, and the 1s place is blinking.

•

If the measure number consists of repeated digits such as 55 or 33, the lit and blinking states alternate at each

• beat.

Setting the tempo

In track play/write mode, the display shows the measure number, but you can press the [TEMPO] button to make the tempo appear for three seconds.

While the tempo is shown, you can press the below the decimal point.

While the tempo is shown, you can use the

Setting the shuffle

Refer to “Pattern Playback”–“Setting the shuffle.”

Indication of D.C. (Da Capo/last measure)

What is D.C. (Da Capo)?

When playback reaches the end of the measure that is specified as D.C., playback returns to the first measure of the track.

Hold down the

The number of the measure specified as D.C. is displayed.

(Segno) indication

What are D.S. (Dal Segno) and (Segno)?

If you press the [D.S.] (Dal Segno) button during playback, the playback jumps to the measure that is specified as

Hold down the [PATTERN GROUP] ( ) button.

The number of the measure specified as

[MODE] knob to set to “TRACK PLAY.”

[INSTRUMENT] (TRACK) knob to select a track (1–8).

[PATTERN CLEAR] (BAR RESET) button to return to measure 1.

[RUN/STOP] button to play/stop a track.

[INSTRUMENT] (TR ACK) knob to select a track (1–8) while a track is playing, the next track is

[VALUE] knob to specify the measure number.

[FUNCTION] button and use the numeric buttons ( - , , , ) to specify

Order to press numeric buttons Display *1

0 0 Lit: , Blink:

0 Lit/Blink:

0 Lit: , Blink:

[TEMPO] button to see the two digits of the tempo value

[VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo.

D.C.1

[FUNCTION] button and press the [PATTERN CLEAR] (D.C.) button.

(Segno).

[FUNCTION] button and press the

(Segno) is displayed.

Recording a Track (TRACK WRITE Mode)

Basic Operation

Turn the

Use the

While stopped, use the

Press the

Loop-playback occurs during track write. The pattern that plays at this time is the pattern that was written into measure 1.

Use the input at the first measure.

When selecting a pattern, you can select multiple patterns by pressing two step buttons simultaneously.

Press the

The pattern is entered, and you proceed to measure 2.

Repeat steps 5–6 to enter up to one measure before the last measure.

Select the pattern for the last measure.

Press the

D.C. (Da Capo) is entered.

10.

Press the

[MODE] knob to set to “TRACK WRITE.”

[INSTRUMENT] (TRACK) knob to select a track (1–8).

[PATTERN CLEAR] (BAR RESET) button to return to the first measure.

[RUN/STOP] button.

[PATTERN GROUP] button and the step [1]–[16] buttons to select the pattern that will be

[TAP] button.

[PATTERN CLEAR](D.C.) button, and then press the [TAP](D.S.) button.

[RUN/STOP] button to exit the track write.

Making Corrections

If you entered something by mistake, you can correct it as follows.

Turn the

Recall the measure number as described in “Recalling a measure number.”

Press the

Use the

Entering D.C. (Da Capo)

Pressing the

Entering

Pressing the

Press the

[MODE] knob to set to “TRACK WRITE.”

[RUN/STOP] button.

[PATTERN GROUP] button and the step [1]–[16] buttons to re-select the pattern.

[PATTERN CLEAR](D.C.) button enters D.C. (Da Capo) at the current measure.

(Segno)

[PATTERN GROUP] ( ) button enters (Segno) at the current measure.

[TAP](WRITE/NEXT) button.

[RUN/STOP] button.

Delete

Here’s how to delete one measure from the patterns in the track.

Turn the

As described in “Recalling a measure number,” move to the

measure that you want to delete.

Press the

Hold down the

[MODE] knob to set to “TRACK WRITE.”

[RUN/STOP] button to play.

[FUNCTION] button and press the Step [15] (DEL) button.

Insert

You can insert patterns into the track.

Turn the

As described in “Recalling a measure number,” move to

the measure at which you want to insert.

Example: If you select measure 4, the pattern is inserted between measure 3 and measure 4.

Hold down the

Press the

Use the want to insert.

Press the

[MODE] knob to set to “TRACK WRITE.”

[FUNCTION] button and press the Step [16] (INS) button.

[RUN/STOP] button.

[PATTERN GROUP] button and the step [1]–[16] buttons to select the pattern that you

[TAP](WRITE/NEXT) button.

[RUN/STOP] button.

Step Loop Mode

Press the

Press the step

While you hold down step

[STEP LOOP] button to switch to step loop mode.

[1]–[16] button.

[1]–[16] buttons, the specified step plays repeatedly.

Master Probability

You can add a value to the probability of the entire sequence.

For more about probability, refer to “Writing a pattern (PATTERN WRITE mode).”

* This has no effect unless individual probability is specified.

Hold down the

The master probability is specified.

[MENU] button and turn the [VALUE] knob.

Menu Settings

Press the

Use the

Press the

Each time you press the [TAP] button, you’ll switch between selecting an item and editing its value.

Use the

When you’ve finished making settings, press the

Item (Parameter)

NUte

(Mute)

CONP

(Comp)

GAIn

(Gain)

tUnE

(Tune)

dECy

(Decay)

PAn

(Pan)

(Attack)

SnPy

(Snappy)

CoIr

(Color)

H.Ln

(HiHat Link)

H.tNp

(Open HiHat Tempo Sync)

(Overdrive Type)

OD.On

(Overdrive On)

d.TYP

(Delay Type)

d.Snc

(Delay Sync)

Send

(Effect Send)

(MIDI Channel)

SynC

(MIDI Clock Source)

ThRv

(Soft Thru)

tr.AC

(Trigger AC)

[MENU] button.

[VALUE] knob to select an item.

[TAP] button.

[VALUE] knob to edit the value.

Value Explanation

ON: Blink OFF: Lit

0–127

0–200

MIX IN: 0-127

-128–127

L64–C0–r63

0–255

-128–127

Off, On

1, 2, 3, 4

Off, On

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Off, On

0–127

1–1b, Off

AutO

Int

NiDi

usB

Off, On

AC HeAd EnD CY OH CH

Temporarily mutes each instrument. Use the [2]–[8] buttons to select an instrument, and turn it on/off.

Adjusts the level of compression applied to BD and SD. Use the [2]–[3] buttons to select the instrument.

Adjusts the gain. Use the [2]–[8] buttons to select the instrument. Press the [16] button to adjust the MIX IN setting.

Adjusts the tuning (pitch) of each instrument.

Adjusts the decay length.

Adjusts the pan (left/right position) of each instrument (L64–C0– R63).

Adjusts the strength of the BD’s attack.

Adjusts the volume of the SD’s snappy (snare wire).

Adjusts the amount of noise for LT and HT.

If this is On, the settings of OH and CH (Tune and Level settings) are linked. When they are linked, the settings for CH are ignored.

If this is On, the Decay of the OH is extended in tandem with the tempo.

Selects the type of overdrive. 1: Saturator 2: Bitcrusher 3: Distortion 4: Low pass/High pass Filter

Turns overdrive on/off for each instrument. Use the [2]–[8] buttons to select the instrument.

Selects the type of delay. 1: Digital Delay 2: Panning Delay 3: Tape Echo 4: Reverb 5: Flanger 6: Side Band Filter

Synchronizes the delay time to the tempo.

Adjusts each instrument’s amount of effect send. Use the [2]–[6] buttons to select the instrument. Press the [16] button to adjust the send amount for MIX IN.

Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel.

If MIDI clock is input from the MIDI IN connector or the USB port, the tempo automatically synchronizes to MIDI clock (default). If MIDI clock is input simultaneously from the MIDI IN connector and the USB port, the USB port takes priority.

The tempo operates according to the TR-06’s own setting. Use this setting if you don’t want to synchronize with an external device.

The tempo synchronizes to MIDI clock being input from the MIDI IN connector.

The tempo synchronizes to MIDI clock being input from the USB port.

Specifies whether data received from the MIDI IN connector will be retransmitted from the MIDI OUT connector (ON: default) or will not be retransmitted (OFF).

Specifies the output timing of the trigger that is output from the TRIGGER OUT AC jack.

Trigger is output at the timing of the accent.

Trigger is output at the beginning of the pattern.

Trigger is output at the end of the pattern.

Trigger is output at the timing of CY.

Trigger is output at the timing of OH.

Trigger is output at the timing of CH.

[MENU] button to exit MENU.

* When the power is turned off, the mute setting returns to Off.

Item (Parameter)

tr.In

(Trigger In)

A.Off

(Auto Off)

dENO

(LED Demo)

t.PrN

(Track Parameter)

LvL.C

(Level Curve)

OUt

(Para Out)

Value Explanation

Specifies how trigger input to the TRIGGER IN jack is used.

CL STRT

HEAD

RnD

SFT.R

SFT.L

Off

30 (min)

Off, 1, 3, 10

(min)

AUtO, OFF

nrN, SpL

R Ch: Blink L Ch: Lit

Trigger input is used as the clock signal for the TR-06’s sequencer.

Trigger input plays/stops the TR-06’s sequencer.

Trigger input returns the playback position of the TR-06’s sequencer to the beginning.

Trigger input randomizes the currently selected instrument/note. The generated pattern is not written automatically. To write it, hold down the [MENU] button and long-press the [TAP] button.

Trigger input shifts the notes of the currently selected instrument toward the right. The generated pattern is not written automatically. To write it, hold down the [MENU] button and long-press the [TAP] button.

Trigger input shifts the notes of the currently selected instrument toward the left. The generated pattern is not written automatically. To write it, hold down the [MENU] button and long-press the [TAP] button.

The power does not turn off automatically.

The power turns off automatically after 30 minutes.

* Auto Off does not occur while USB-connected.

Specifies the time until the unit enters LED demo mode.

Tempo is automatically recalled when you select a track.

Use the [LEVEL] knob to specify the curve. The level curve setting is applied when you move the [LEVEL] knob after making this setting.

The output of the OUTPUT jack (stereo mini) is split between left and right channels, and the specified sounds are output via parallel output. Sounds for which you press the main keys ([2]–[8]) to make them blink while making this setting are output from the right channel, and sounds whose key is lit are output in parallel from the left channel.

* I f you want to output in stereo, make all buttons light (default).

Fixed Battery Operation Mode

In this mode, the unit does not switch to bus power even if the USB port is connected. Even if batteries are installed, this unit switches to bus power when the USB port is connected. However, if you set the unit to “fixed battery operation mode,” you can operate it on batteries even if the unit is connected to a USB port that cannot supply power.

While holding down the

Step [9] button, turn on the power.

Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Here’s how to return the TR-06 to its factory-set state.

While holding down the

The [TEMPO] button blinks. If you decide to cancel the factory reset, turn off the power.

Press the

When all buttons blink, turn the TR-06’s power off, then on again.

[TEMPO] button to execute the factory reset.

Step [2] button, turn on the power.

Main Specifications

Power Supply Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4, USB bus power

Current Draw 500 mA (USB bus power)

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the

latest information, refer to the Roland website.

308 (W) x 130 (D) x 52 (H) mm 12-1/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-1/16 (H) inches

1.2 kg (including batteries, Boutique Dock) 2 lbs 12 oz

Boutique Dock: DK-01, Owner’s Manual, DK-01 Owner’s Manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

Intellectual Property Right

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

• ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

• Roland, Drumatix, and Computer Controlled are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Roland TR-06 Owner’s Manual

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