Question for TR-8 owners
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Question for TR-8 owners
Can someone explain how the expansions for the TR-8 work? Specifically, if I buy a used TR-8 that already has the 7X7 expansion, what happens if I someday have to do a factory reset on the TR-8? Would the 7X7 expansion still be there, or would only the original owner be able to add it back?
Re: Question for TR-8 owners
The exact details of applying the expansion are secret to prevent everyone getting the additional drums without paying for it. The 707 and 606 kits are already in the firmware, the purchase just unlocks the extra kits. The expansion is unlocked by permanently storing a key in the firmware. This is not affected by upgrading or downgrading the firmware. The key will not disappear unless there is a catastrophic hardware fault. I doubt there could be a situation where the TR-8 is working but needs the key reinstalled.
If the TR-8 is replaced, you cannot install the key on the replaced unit. It is a one time activation on one machine only. If your TR-8 is stolen, you would have to buy the expansion pack again.
If the TR-8 is replaced, you cannot install the key on the replaced unit. It is a one time activation on one machine only. If your TR-8 is stolen, you would have to buy the expansion pack again.
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Re: Question for TR-8 owners
Thanks. That's what I wanted to know.