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Roland TR-06 Manual

TR-06 Drumatix Owner's Manual

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 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 (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 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.

Label Jack/Port Description
A Micro USB (○) port Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect to your computer. Used for USB MIDI and USB audio data. Install the USB driver from the Roland website (https://www.roland.com/support/). Do not use a charge-only micro USB cable.
B [VOLUME] knob Adjusts the volume.
C PHONES jack (Stereo mini) Connect headphones (sold separately) here.
D OUTPUT jack (Stereo mini) Connect to your amp or monitor speakers.
E MIX IN jack (Stereo mini) Audio input jack. Sound from the connected device is output from the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks. You can also apply the TR-06's internal effect to this sound.
F MIDI connectors Connect to another MIDI device using commercially available MIDI cables to play in synchronization.

Turning the TR-06 On/Off

G [POWER] switch — Turns the power on/off.

After making connections, turn on the power in the order: TR-06 first, then the connected system. When turning off, power off the connected system first, then the TR-06.

Before turning on/off, always turn the volume down. You might hear some sound when switching on/off — this is normal.

Panel Descriptions

1 — MODE / Display Section

Controller Explanation
[MODE] knob Switches the operating mode: TRACK WRITE (edit tracks/songs), TRACK PLAY (play back tracks/songs), PATTERN PLAY (play back patterns), PATTERN WRITE (edit patterns)
[INSTRUMENT] knob Switches instruments or the track to play/edit: AC (ACCENT), BD (BASS DRUM), SD (SNARE DRUM), LT (LOW TOM), HT (HI TOM), CY (CYMBAL), OH (OPEN HIHAT), CH (CLOSED HIHAT)
[MENU] (SUB STEP) button Accesses the menu, or inputs sub-steps when used with step buttons [1]–[16]
[STEP LOOP] button Switches to step loop mode. In step loop mode, the specified step plays repeatedly while you hold down a step button [1]–[16]
[TEMPO] button Adjusts the tempo
Display Shows the tempo value and various other information
[VALUE] knob Edits the value shown in the display

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. Construct a song by arranging patterns in tracks. Patterns are organized into pattern groups 1–8, each with patterns 1–16.

2 — INST Edit Section

Controller Explanation
INST knobs Adjust the volume of each instrument
[ACCENT] knob Adjusts the strength of the accent

3 — TRIGGER Section

Controller Explanation
TRIGGER IN jack Connect via mini-plug (mono) to a device with a TRIGGER OUT jack (e.g., TR-08). When a plug is inserted, the TR-06 disconnects from its internal clock and advances steps on each trigger pulse. Can also be used to execute the Random function or Note Shift function (configure via menu).
TRIGGER OUT jack Outputs a trigger when each instrument is heard
TRIGGER OUT [AC] jack Outputs a trigger at the timing of ACC, or at the beginning/end of the pattern. Configure the timing via the menu.

Use a "mini-plug (mono)" cable for the TRIGGER section jacks. Do not use a "stereo mini-plug" cable — it will not work correctly.

4 — Effect Section

Controller Explanation
[DRIVE] knob Adjusts the overdrive. Fully left = off. Use system settings to select drive type. With [MENU]: sets instrument TUNE. With [STEP LOOP]: turns instrument DRIVE on/off.
[TIME] knob Specifies the delay time. Delay type changeable via menu. With [MENU]: sets instrument DECAY. With [STEP LOOP]: turns tempo sync on/off for delay.
[DEPTH] knob Specifies the number of delay repeats. Delay effect type changeable via system settings. With [MENU]: specifies the sound of an instrument (parameters vary by instrument). With [STEP LOOP]: specifies the send amount to the instrument's delay effect.

5 — Sequencer Section

Controller Explanation
[RUN/STOP] button Plays/stops the pattern or track
[PATTERN CLEAR] button Erases a pattern, returns the editing location of a track to its beginning, or enters a "da capo"
[PATTERN GROUP] button Switches the group of patterns to play, switches between measures to edit, or enters a "segno"
[TAP] button Enters a note at the timing pressed, resets the playback position, confirms a menu item, or enters a "dal segno"
[SCALE] switch Selects the note length of a step: 1 = 16th note, 2 = 32nd note, 3 = 8th note triplet, 4 = 16th note triplet
Step [1]–[16] buttons Select patterns or edit notes
[FUNCTION] button In PATTERN WRITE mode: applies a SCALE, or use with [1]–[16] buttons to specify LAST STEP

Switching Sounds

  1. Simultaneously press the [MENU] button and the [STEP LOOP] button. You're now in instrument select mode.
  2. Use the step [2]–[6] buttons to select the instrument whose sound you want to change.
  3. Use the [VALUE] knob to select a sound.
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

Playing/Recording a Pattern

Playing a Pattern (PATTERN PLAY Mode)

Basic Operation

  1. Turn the [MODE] knob to "PATTERN PLAY."
  2. Use the [PATTERN GROUP] button to select the pattern group (I or II).
  3. Use the step [1]–[16] buttons to select a pattern. You can change patterns even during playback.

To select pattern groups 3–8:

  1. Hold down [PATTERN GROUP] and press a step [3]–[8] button to select a group.
  2. Hold down [PATTERN GROUP] 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, alternating each time you press [PATTERN GROUP].

Playing patterns consecutively

Press two step buttons simultaneously to select multiple patterns — they play consecutively. The currently-playing pattern blinks.

  1. Press [RUN/STOP] to play/stop a pattern.

Adjusting the Tempo

  1. Press the [TEMPO] button to see the two decimal digits of the tempo value.
  2. Use the [VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo.

Inserting a fill-in

  1. During playback, hold down [MENU] and press a step [1]–[16] button to select the pattern to insert.

Inserting an intro

  1. While stopped, hold down [MENU] and press a step [1]–[16] button to select the pattern to insert.

Recording a Pattern (PATTERN WRITE Mode)

Basic Operation

  1. Turn the [MODE] knob to "PATTERN WRITE."
  2. Use the [PATTERN GROUP] button to select the pattern group (I or II).
  3. Use the step [1]–[16] buttons to select a pattern.

To select pattern groups 3–8:

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

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

  3. Use the [INSTRUMENT] knob to select an instrument.

  4. Use [RUN/STOP] to play the pattern.

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

Using the [TAP] button to input notes

  1. Press the [TAP] button during playback to input a note to the selected instrument.

Shuffle/flam settings

  1. Long-press the [TEMPO] button. Step [1]–[7] buttons show the shuffle value; step [9]–[16] buttons show the flam value.
  2. Hold down [TEMPO] and press a step [1]–[7] button to change the shuffle value. You can also use the [VALUE] knob.
  3. Hold down [TEMPO] and press a step [9]–[16] button to change the flam value (spacing).

Erasing a pattern (entirely)

  1. While stopped, hold down a step [1]–[16] button and press [PATTERN CLEAR].

Erasing a pattern (partially)

  1. During playback, press [PATTERN CLEAR] — notes of the instrument currently selected by the [INSTRUMENT] knob are erased only while you hold down the button.

Copying a Pattern

  1. With the copy-destination pattern selected, hold down [TAP].
  2. While holding [TAP], press a step [1]–[16] button to select the copy-source pattern.
  3. While holding [TAP], press [RUN/STOP] to execute the copy.

Continue holding [TAP] throughout the operation. The operation is cancelled if you release [TAP].

Specifying the last step

  1. During playback, hold down [FUNCTION] and press a step [1]–[16] button.

Specifying the scale

  1. Use the [SCALE] switch to select the desired scale.
  2. During playback, press the [FUNCTION] button.

Expanding the steps to 32 steps

  1. During playback, hold down [FUNCTION] and press [PATTERN GROUP]. The steps expand to 32.

During playback, press [PATTERN GROUP] to switch between the group of steps to write (1–16 or 17–32).

Setting the velocity

  1. During playback, hold down a step [1]–[16] button and turn the [ACCENT] knob.

Setting the probability

  1. During playback, hold down a step [1]–[16] button and turn the [VALUE] knob.

Checking the velocity and probability settings

  1. During playback, long-press a step [1]–[16] button. The probability setting value is shown.
  2. Press [TAP]. The velocity setting value is shown.

Specifying a sub-step

  1. During playback, hold down [MENU] (SUB STEP) and press a step [1]–[16] button. The current sub-step status is shown.
  2. Still holding [MENU] (SUB STEP), press the same step [1]–[16] button again. The setting cycles between: OFF → 1/2 → 1/3 → 1/4 → FLAM.

Specifying the sub-step probability

Continue holding [MENU] (SUB STEP) throughout the operation.

  1. Hold [MENU] (SUB STEP) and press a step [1]–[16] button. The current sub-step status is shown.
  2. Press [TAP]. The sub-step probability status is shown.
  3. Use the [VALUE] knob to specify the sub-step probability.

Random pattern generation function

  1. While writing or playing a pattern, hold down [MENU] and press [TAP]. The generated pattern is not automatically written.
  2. Hold down [MENU] and long-press [TAP] to write the pattern.

Pattern shift function

Shift currently selected instrument toward the right:

  1. While writing or playing a pattern, hold down [MENU] and press [PATTERN GROUP].

Shift currently selected instrument toward the left:

  1. While writing or playing a pattern, hold down [MENU] and press [PATTERN CLEAR].

Recording or Playing a Track

Playing a Track (TRACK PLAY Mode)

Basic Operation

  1. Turn the [MODE] knob to "TRACK PLAY."
  2. Use the [INSTRUMENT] (TRACK) knob to select a track (1–8). The display shows the track number, then the measure number.
  3. Use the [PATTERN CLEAR] (BAR RESET) button to return to measure 1.
  4. Press [RUN/STOP] to play/stop a track.

Playing tracks consecutively

While a track is playing, use the [INSTRUMENT] (TRACK) knob to select a track (1–8) — the next track will play after the last measure of the current track.

Functions in Track Mode

Recalling a measure number

  1. Turn the [VALUE] knob to specify the measure number.

Using numeric buttons: Hold down [FUNCTION] and use the numeric buttons to specify the measure number.

Measure number Order to press numeric buttons Display
131 [100] → [3] → [1] Lit: [100], [3]; Blink: [1]
55 [5] → [5] Lit/Blink: [5]
101 [100] → [1] Lit: [100]; Blink: [1]
  • The 10s and 100s places are lit; the 1s place is blinking.
  • If the measure number consists of repeated digits (e.g., 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. Press [TEMPO] to show the tempo for three seconds.

  1. While the tempo is shown, press [TEMPO] to see the two decimal digits of the tempo value.
  2. While the tempo is shown, use the [VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo.

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 specified as D.C., playback returns to the first measure of the track.

  1. Hold down [FUNCTION] and press [PATTERN CLEAR] (D.C.). The number of the measure specified as D.C. is displayed.

Segno (𝄋) indication

What are D.S. (Dal Segno) and Segno? Pressing [D.S.] during playback jumps to the measure specified as Segno.

  1. Hold down [FUNCTION] and press [PATTERN GROUP] (𝄋). The number of the measure specified as Segno is displayed.

Recording a Track (TRACK WRITE Mode)

Basic Operation

  1. Turn the [MODE] knob to "TRACK WRITE."
  2. Use the [INSTRUMENT] (TRACK) knob to select a track (1–8).
  3. While stopped, use [PATTERN CLEAR] (BAR RESET) to return to the first measure.
  4. Press [RUN/STOP]. Loop-playback begins with the pattern written at measure 1.
  5. Use [PATTERN GROUP] and the step [1]–[16] buttons to select the pattern for the first measure. You can select multiple patterns by pressing two step buttons simultaneously.
  6. Press [TAP]. The pattern is entered and you proceed to measure 2.
  7. Repeat steps 5–6 to enter up to one measure before the last measure.
  8. Select the pattern for the last measure.
  9. Press [PATTERN CLEAR] (D.C.), then press [TAP] (D.S.). D.C. (Da Capo) is entered.
  10. Press [RUN/STOP] to exit track write.

Making Corrections

  1. Turn [MODE] to "TRACK WRITE."
  2. Recall the measure number as described in "Recalling a measure number."
  3. Press [RUN/STOP].
  4. Use [PATTERN GROUP] and step [1]–[16] buttons to re-select the pattern.
  5. Press [TAP] (WRITE/NEXT).
  6. Press [RUN/STOP].

Entering D.C. (Da Capo): Press [PATTERN CLEAR] (D.C.) to enter D.C. at the current measure.

Entering Segno (𝄋): Press [PATTERN GROUP] (𝄋) to enter Segno at the current measure.

Delete

  1. Turn [MODE] to "TRACK WRITE."
  2. Move to the measure you want to delete ("Recalling a measure number").
  3. Press [RUN/STOP] to play.
  4. Hold down [FUNCTION] and press Step [15] (DEL).

Insert

  1. Turn [MODE] to "TRACK WRITE."
  2. Move to the measure at which you want to insert. Example: Selecting measure 4 inserts the pattern between measures 3 and 4.
  3. Hold down [FUNCTION] and press Step [16] (INS).
  4. Press [RUN/STOP].
  5. Use [PATTERN GROUP] and step [1]–[16] buttons to select the pattern to insert.
  6. Press [TAP] (WRITE/NEXT).
  7. Press [RUN/STOP].

Step Loop Mode

  1. Press [STEP LOOP] to switch to step loop mode.
  2. Press a step [1]–[16] button. While held, the specified step plays repeatedly.

Master Probability

You can add a value to the probability of the entire sequence. (No effect unless individual probability is specified.)

  1. Hold down [MENU] and turn the [VALUE] knob. The master probability is specified.
  1. Press the [MENU] button.
  2. Use the [VALUE] knob to select an item.
  3. Press [TAP]. Each press of [TAP] switches between selecting an item and editing its value.
  4. Use the [VALUE] knob to edit the value.
  5. When finished, press [MENU] to exit.
Parameter Value Explanation
NUte (Mute) ON: Blink / OFF: Lit Temporarily mutes each instrument. Use [2]–[8] buttons to select an instrument and toggle on/off. Mute returns to Off when power is turned off.
CONP (Comp) 0–127 Adjusts the compression level applied to BD and SD. Use [2]–[3] buttons to select the instrument.
GAIn (Gain) 0–200 / MIX IN: 0–127 Adjusts the gain. Use [2]–[8] to select the instrument. Press [16] to adjust MIX IN.
tUnE (Tune) -128–127 Adjusts the tuning (pitch) of each instrument.
dECy (Decay) -128–127 Adjusts the decay length.
PAn (Pan) L64–C0–r63 Adjusts the pan (left/right position) of each instrument.
AT (Attack) 0–255 Adjusts the strength of the BD's attack.
SnPy (Snappy) 0–255 Adjusts the volume of the SD's snappy (snare wire).
CoIr (Color) -128–127 Adjusts the amount of noise for LT and HT.
H.Ln (HiHat Link) Off, On If On, the Tune and Level settings of OH and CH are linked. When linked, settings for CH are ignored.
H.tNp (Open HiHat Tempo Sync) Off, On If On, the Decay of the OH extends in tandem with the tempo.
OD (Overdrive Type) 1, 2, 3, 4 1: Saturator, 2: Bitcrusher, 3: Distortion, 4: Low pass/High pass Filter
OD.On (Overdrive On) Off, On Turns overdrive on/off for each instrument. Use [2]–[8] to select instrument.
d.TYP (Delay Type) 1–6 1: Digital Delay, 2: Panning Delay, 3: Tape Echo, 4: Reverb, 5: Flanger, 6: Side Band Filter
d.Snc (Delay Sync) Off, On Synchronizes the delay time to the tempo.
Send (Effect Send) 0–127 Adjusts each instrument's effect send amount. Use [2]–[6] to select instrument. Press [16] to adjust MIX IN send amount.
CH (MIDI Channel) 1–16, Off Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel.
SynC (MIDI Clock Source) AutO Auto-sync to MIDI clock from MIDI IN or USB (default). USB takes priority if both are connected simultaneously.
Int Tempo operates according to TR-06's own setting.
NiDi Syncs to MIDI clock from MIDI IN connector.
usB Syncs to MIDI clock from USB port.
ThRv (Soft Thru) Off, On Specifies whether data from MIDI IN is retransmitted from MIDI OUT (ON = default).
tr.AC (Trigger AC) AC / HeAd / EnD / CY / OH / CH Specifies the output timing of the trigger from TRIGGER OUT AC jack: AC timing, beginning of pattern, end of pattern, CY timing, OH timing, or CH timing.
tr.In (Trigger In) CL Trigger input used as clock signal for the TR-06's sequencer.
STRT Trigger input plays/stops the TR-06's sequencer.
HEAD Trigger input returns playback position to the beginning.
RnD Trigger input randomizes the currently selected instrument/note. Pattern not written automatically — hold [MENU] and long-press [TAP] to write.
SFT.R Trigger input shifts notes of currently selected instrument toward the right. Pattern not written automatically — hold [MENU] and long-press [TAP] to write.
SFT.L Trigger input shifts notes of currently selected instrument toward the left. Pattern not written automatically — hold [MENU] and long-press [TAP] to write.
A.Off (Auto Off) Off Power does not turn off automatically.
30 (min) Power turns off after 30 minutes. Auto Off does not occur while USB-connected.
dENO (LED Demo) Off, 1, 3, 10 (min) Specifies the time until the unit enters LED demo mode.
t.PrN (Track Parameter) AUtO, OFF Tempo is automatically recalled when you select a track.
LvL.C (Level Curve) nrN, SpL Specifies the curve used by the [LEVEL] knob. Applied when you move the [LEVEL] knob after making this setting.
OUt (Para Out) R Ch: Blink / L Ch: Lit Splits the OUTPUT jack output between left and right channels for parallel output. Sounds with main keys ([2]–[8]) set to blink are output from the right channel; lit sounds are output in parallel from the left channel. 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. Useful if connected to a USB port that cannot supply power.

  1. While holding down Step [9], turn on the power.

Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

  1. While holding down Step [2], turn on the power. The [TEMPO] button blinks. To cancel, turn off the power.
  2. Press [TEMPO] to execute the factory reset.
  3. When all buttons blink, turn the TR-06 power off, then on again.

Data Backup / Restore

Backup

  1. Connect your computer to the TR-06's USB port via USB cable.
  2. While holding down [RUN/STOP], turn on the power. It takes about one minute to prepare the drive — STEP [1]–[16] indicators show the progress.
  3. Open the "TR-06" drive on your computer. Backup files are in the "BACKUP" folder.
  4. Copy all files from the "BACKUP" folder to your computer.
  5. Eject the USB drive.
    • Windows 10/8/7: Right-click the "TR-06" icon and select "Eject."
    • Mac OS: Drag the "TR-06" icon to the Trash in the Dock.
  6. Turn the TR-06 power off.

Restore

  1. Follow Backup steps 1–3 to open the "TR-06" drive.
  2. Copy the TR-06 backup files into the "RESTORE" folder of the "TR-06" drive.
  3. After copying is completed, eject the USB drive and press [TAP].
  4. After the LEDs stop blinking, turn off the power.

Main Specifications
Power Supply Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) ×4, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) ×4, USB bus power
Current Draw 500 mA (USB bus power)
Dimensions 308 (W) × 130 (D) × 52 (H) mm / 12-1/8 (W) × 5-1/8 (D) × 2-1/16 (H) inches
Weight 1.2 kg (including batteries, Boutique Dock) / 2 lbs 12 oz
Accessories Boutique Dock: DK-01, Owner's Manual, DK-01 Owner's Manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY," Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) ×4

Specifications are as of the document issue date. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

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