I have had some nice time with my TR-8 and TB-3 since friday, but there is one thing I don't like about Aira...
THE DOCUMENTATION!!!
The manual is a very uneasy to handle piece of paper and even the PDF files are not in a handy printable format.
Also the content of the manual is very rudimentarty. It is more a quickstart guide than an operating manual.
It also lacks a soudlist and a Midi implementation chart.
Said this I do think that Roland has a big hit on their hands with the Aira range of products.
The TR-8 has made my Volca Beats obsolete. ;-)
This video is a nice demonstration of some hidden functions in the TR-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-CNUVxSi9s
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Re: Documentation
Agreed! The Documentation is not that great or I should say comprehensive. I hope they come out with a Midi Implementation chart shortly.
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Re: Documentation
Really hated the size of the print and the multi language foldout, then I realized the TR-8 was so simplistic and straight forward that the manual was pretty much unnecessary.
The really should at least redo the PDF so that it's in a normal layout and printable so the users have a viable option to the junk that ships with the unit.
The really should at least redo the PDF so that it's in a normal layout and printable so the users have a viable option to the junk that ships with the unit.
Re: Documentation
Well at least there are MIDI implementation charts for the TR-8 and TB-3 now.
http://www.roland.com/support/article/r ... rt_e01.pdf
http://www.roland.com/support/article/r ... rt_e01.pdf
http://www.roland.com/support/article/r ... rt_e01.pdf
http://www.roland.com/support/article/r ... rt_e01.pdf
Re: Documentation
+1 re documentation. I have the -8 and the -3 and both 'pamphlets' are as useful as a chocolate teapot!
There is as more about plugging in the power and starting the units than how to use all the scatter variables, for example...
There is as more about plugging in the power and starting the units than how to use all the scatter variables, for example...
Re: Documentation
cello wrote:+1 re documentation. I have the -8 and the -3 and both 'pamphlets' are as useful as a chocolate teapot!
There is as more about plugging in the power and starting the units than how to use all the scatter variables, for example...
I totally agree! And it wasn't a printing issue. the safety sheet was just as big, but will never be opened.
Would anyone else contribute to a google doc or spreadsheet of more content and documentation for the -3/-8?
Maybe addition details on settings, presets, functions, "tricks", etc....... and a list of all the -3 sounds(and their effects patch) would be nice.