rhythm arranger model tr-66
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RHYTHM ARRANGERMODELTR-66
PLAYER'S MANUALYour Own Rhythm Section In aCompact Package
^Roland
Features
1. The "Arrange", a buat-in automatic arranging
unit provides wide variation of rhythm patterns.
2. Twenty-seven rhythms are available in all; eight-
een rhythms including six rock rh5^hms with the
Variation Selector Controls and nine rhythms in
the Rhythm Selector Pushbuttons.
3. With wide-range Tempo and Balance Controls,
subtle variations of rhythm sounds and varied
rh3^thms are available.
4. Construction is surprisingly compact. Ideal for
enhancing performances of combos, solo guitar,
for mixing and recording, as well as solo elec-
tronic organ performances.
Preparation
1
.
After cormecting properly (refer to "Connection"below), switch on the Rhythm Arranger and the
amplifier to be connected with the RhythmArranger.
2. Set the Rhi^thm Arranger and amplifier volumecontrols properly while balancing their volumes.
3. Set the Rhythm and Variation Selector Controls
for the desired rhythm pattem.
4. Set "Arrange" at one of the three variations;
VARI. A, AUTO, or VARI. B for rhythm pattemchanges.
5. Select the rhythm tempo by Tempo Control and
push the Start Button. The selected rhythm is
in effect from the first beat of the bar.
6. Use Balance Control for giving accents to rhythmsounds according to your own taste.
Connection High- and low-impedance output plug sockets are provided for proper
coimection to achieve the best sound quality. Select the right one, taking
.into consideration desired volume.
Amplifier
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When outer plug is re- -^
moved, pin plug can be /^used independently ac- \cording to socket
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Use the DP-1 foot switch for start/
stop operation by foot.
HIGH IMP. LOW IMP.
START SWITCH OUTPUT
Indentification of Controls
O Volume Control
Q Tempo ControlI
--— © Balance Control
• - © Arrange Selector
© Start Button
© Rhythm Selector Pushbuttons —- O Variation Selector Controls
Function of Controls
O Volume Control © Tempo Control
VOLUMEControls volume, and is also used as
power switch. Turning clockwise
from OFF, power is supplied, and
turning further to the right increases
volume.
Controls rhythm tempo in
a wide range from slow
(J = 50) to quick (J = 200);
turning clockwise increases
tempo.
© Rhythm Selector Pushbuttons
WALTZJAZZWALTZ
SLOWROCK
BOSSANOBA SAMBA MAMBO CHA-CHA BEGUINE RHUMBAnm^ 1 L
The Rhythm Selector Pushbuttons
provide nine popular rhythm patterns
including six Latin music rhythms by
quick finger-touch selection. Also a
combination of rhythms by depressing
two or more buttons simultaneously
is possible.
O Variation Selector Controls
ROCK 1 BASS & SNARE
.^^ ROCK 2 FOXTROT 1 FOXTROT
2/^T^ ROCK 3 SWING 1 SWING
(C©ii ROCK 4 MARCH SWING _3
^^s>t ROCK 5 PARADE SHUFFLE
^-v^ ROCK 6 HABANERA TANGO —
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Variation Selector Controls provide eighteen rhythms; six
rhythms in rock, in 2 beat and in 4 beat, respectively. Arhythm chosen by selector buttons (rock 2 , 2 beat 3 and
4 beat 4 ) and 6-shift switch 5 starts with the push of the
Variation Selector Button 1 .
@ Start Button % Arrange Selector
O
START
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A light-touch pushbutton is used for
smooth start/stop operation. TempoPHot Lamp illuminates at the first
beat of every bar for indication of
rh5rthm speed. 8VARI.A
AUTO
VARI. 6
O Balance Control
BALANCE Controls balance of purcussion in-
struments, and is normally set at the
center. When turned counterclock-
wise, the sound of bass purcussion
instrument (bass drum) is emphasiz-
ed, while the sound of treble pur-
cussion instrument (cymbal, hi-hat)
is weakened and finally cancelled. When turned
clockwise, the sound of cymbal and hi-hat are
emphasized, while the sound of bass drum is
weakened and finally cancelled.
With the Balance Control, subtle variation ofrhythm
is possible.
VARI. B:
AUTO:
All twenty-seven rhythms provided
by the Rhythm Selector and Varia-
tion Selector can be performed in
three ways using Arrange Selector.
VARI. A: Normal performance in
constant rhythm pat-
tem.
Varied rhythm pattern comes in at every
other bar.
Combination of VARI. A and VARI. B.
Varied rhythm pattern comes in at every
fourth bar.
Rhythm Patterns
BASS DRUM LOW BONGO SNARE DRUM CLAVES MARACAS CYMBAL
HIGH CONGA HIGH BONGO RIM SHOT COW BELL HI-HAT
VARI. A: Repeats musical score (A).
AUTO: Repeats combined musical score of (A) and (B).
A bracketed note '( )', comes in at the first beat of (A).
VARI. B: Repeats musical score (B).
• Rhythm Selector Pushbuttons
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RHUMBA
• Variation Selector Control (Rock)
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Rock 2
Rock 3
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Rock 4
Rock 5
Rock 6
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• Variation Selector Control (2 beat)
BASS &SNARE DRUM=3±=^̂
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• Variation Selector Control (4 beat)
SNARE DRUM-' I | f ^ ^'j | f |' f^ f |'
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FOXTROT 2
SWING 3
TANGO
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Cautions in Use
1. Install the Rhythm Arranger away from fluores-
cent or neon lamps, transfomiers and the like
since they may cause noises.
2. The Rhythm Arranger can provide undistorted
sound even if its volume control is set at maxi-
mum, however, when the Rh5rthm Arranger's
volume output exceeds the capacity of the
amplifier, sound will lose sharpness. Use an
amplifier having enou^ capacity for the Arrang-
er's output, and set volume moderately.
3* Since the Rhythm Arranger's octave range is
extremely wide, some kinds of amplifiers mayproduce distorted sound. Use a high quality
amplifier having superior separation performance.
4. Avoid use in hot and humid places. Periodically
clean away dirt and dust.
Specifications
Rhythm Selector Buttons 9
WALTZ/JAZZ WALTZ/SLOW ROCK/BOSSANOBA/SAMBA/MAMBO/CHA-CHA/BEGUINE/RHUMBA
Variation Selector (6-shift) 1
Rock: Rock 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
2 beat: BASS & SNARE DRUM/FOXTROT 1/SWING 1/MARCHPARADE/HABANERA
4 beat: BASS & SNARE DRUM/FOXTROT 2/SWING 2/
SWING 3/SHAFFLE/TANGO
Rhythm Mode Selector (Arrange) 1
Variation A/Auto/Variation B
Purcussion Sounds 10
Bass drum/High conga/Low bongo/High bongo/
Cow bell/Claves/Snare drum/Rim shot/
Hi-hat (Maracas)/Cymbal
Controls ^
Volume control (used also as power switch)/
Balance control/Tempo control
Start/Stop Button - • • 1
Tempo ?hot Lamp (used also as power pilot
lamp) 1
Output Plug Socket 2
(High impedance lOOK^/Low impedance lOKO)
Foot Switch Plug Socket
(Start/Stop: DP-1 only) 1
Power Voltage: lOOV, 117V, 220V, 240V50/60HZ
Power Consumption: 4WDimensions: 162(H) x230(W)x 267(D) mm
6.38(H) X 9.06(W) x 10.51(D) inch
Wei^t: 4kg or 8.8 lbs.
Accessory: 2.5m connecting cord
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printed in Japan Jan. '77. E-
2
TR-66 SETTING EXAMPLES
Rhythm Arranger Setting Examples• These examples are prepared to give a range of setting
of "Rhythm Selector", "Variation Selector" and other
controls, according to your repertoire and style.
• By combining "Rhythm Selector" and "Variation
Selector" together, interesting mixed rhythm patterns
can be produced. Also using "Tempo Control", "Balance
Control" and "Arrange", the rhythm patterns are varied
even more. We hope these examples will be of some
help in your performances.
S Rhythm flrrcmger
ASS 4 SWAm
KOCK 2 K»T11OT1W«TII0T2
HOCK 3 swmc 1 SWWIC 2
WOCW 4 MAWCH SWMtC 3
HOCK 5 WWAOt SHUfrtI
HOCK g m—WtW* TtWCO
pij^B^f^
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WMUMSA I
Stylish Latin-Rock rhythm, by combining Bossa-Nova
with Rock 6 on the "Variation Selector".
S Rhythiii flrrofiger
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• The setting above shows Rhythm Selector at Waltz and
Mambo. This setting produces triple time Latin music
Rhythm never produced by normal setting.
S Rhythm flrrdfiger
HOCK 1 BASS t smut
HOCK 2 fOirfHOT1K«TIWT2
HOCK 3 SWHWC ISWWiC 2
ttocK 4 KuwcH vtma 3
mow 8 wuiM« SMurai
HOCK a HimMMmiL tawoo
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1111"K HMUNWA I
• Exciting Latin rhythm, by combining Latin rhythms
together.
^ Rhythm Rrrcmger
HOCK 2 MKmOTIMKTiWraKOCK awmm iwwiHo 2
wocw 4 iMuiCM wttma 3
HOCK S IHWAOt IMUftU
WOCK « tOBOWPI* TMIOOna
• The registration above shows Rhythm Selector at Slow
Rock and Variation Selector at Rock 6. By this setting,
strong beat six-eights time Rock Rhythm led by a bass
drum, is produced.
^ Rhythm Rrronger
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• The setting above shows Rhythm Selector at Beguine
and Variation Selector button pushed (Rock, 2 beat
and 4 beat Selectors are all OFF). Sound of Bongo drum
appears every other bar for strong accent.
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TR-66 SETTING EXAMPLES
S Rhythm flrrcmger
D>0HOCK 1 MSS * SWAWt
HOCK 2 K»TIWT1 WMTHOTZ
HOCK 3 SWtHC 1 SWWW 2
HOCK 4 llMUtCH SWIWC 3
HOCK 5 fiHUDI SMiyfU
WOCK B HMUKKA TOWCO
JarraSSSI
JAZZ SLOWWALTZ WALTZ ROCK
BOSSA TNOBA SMMA MAMBO CHA-CHA BKUMt RHUHBA |
1 1 1 1 J
OVARI.AAUTO
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S Rhythm flrronger
ROCK 1 BASS A SWAWt
ROCK 2 K)«TROnrO«TROT2
ROCK 3 SmttG 1 SWIWO 2
ROCK 4 MARCH SWWiC 3
ROCK 6 WRAOt SHUffLt
ROCK 6 HABAIHRA TAWOO
jRRRSRStll
OVARt.AMITO
VARI.I
f-TT-rWALTZ
MZZWALTZ
SLOWROCK
BOSSANOBA SAMBA MAIMO CHA-CHA BHSumC RHUM8A |
1
1 1 1 1 1
START
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S Rhythm flrraiiger
D>0imCK 1 BASS 4 SWARI
ROCK 2 KWTROT1KWTROT2
ROCK 3 SWING 1 SWtWO 2
ROCK 4 MARCH SWIWC 3
ROCK S WtRADt SHUfai
IK)CK B HABAWtHA TAWCO
[ARRAW<ii|
JAZZ SLOW BOSSAWALTZ WALTZ ROCK NOBA SAMBA MAMBO CHA-CHA BKMMt
1 1 11 1 1 1 1
AUTO
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S Rhythm Rrrofiger
D>0ROCK 1 BASS 4 SWARI
ROCK 2 W»miOT1K»TROT2
ROCK 3 VtrntG 1SWW1C 2
ROCK 4 MAIKM SWING 3
ROCK 5 WMAOt SHWfH
ROCK B HABAJgRA TAWCO
pJARRAwdlB
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AUTO
VARLI
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^ Rhythm flrrafiger
O)0ROCK 1 Bj^BABIMMH
ROCK 2 MKTW0T1WMCTIIOT2
WOCK 3 BWIWO lawiWC 2
IWOC 4 MABCH tWWlIC 3
WOCK SPKMIAOt SHUffU
WOCK a HAaAiawA •umoo
pfAkRAwdil
WALTZ ^Z ^ fSSSt SAMBA MAMBO CMA-CMA BMU— RIIUMBAMM 1 1 1 1
V!Ma.A
AUTO
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VOLUME BALANCE
^ Rhythm flrroii^r
QO WOCK 1 BABtAlWAW
WOCK 2 WICTW0T1KWTIIPT2
WOCK 8 PUUM SHUfM
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WOCK B HOMWIBIA TAMOO
AUTO
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Mktt S.OW BOSSAW«UTZ WM.TZ ROCK NOBA SAMBA MAMBO CHA-CHA BKSUMi RHUMBA |MM 1 1
1 1
START
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TR-66 SETTING EXAMPLES
S Rhythm fiimn^er
UQVOU.WIE BALAWCE
HOCK t BASS 1 5W*m
HOCK 2 KMTWOT 1 WMCmOT
HOCK 3 SWIN6 1 SWWiC 2
HOCK 4 M*IWH SWMiC 3
HOCK S WWADi SHUffU
- JARRAwdli
HOCK 6 M—ANIHA TtNCO
OWRLA«MI.I
JAZZ SLOW KiSSAWALTZ WALTZ ROCK NOftA 5AIMU MAMSO CHA-CHA HOANf HHUIMA |
1 1 1 1 1
VOIiWIE BALANCE
Rhythm Arranger
oHOCK % MSS 4 SWAHt
HOCK 2 roiTHOT 1 roXTIWT 2
HOCK 3 SWIWC tSWW<G 2
ARRANGEM
HOCK 4 MAHCH SWIWC 3
HOCK 8 WHAM SMUfM
HOCK 9 M4«4mHA TMiCOAAAOWMI.A
AUTO
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NOSA SAMU HAMW) CHA-CHA HCUMC HHUMHA
^ Rhythm flrrcmger
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VOtUME BALANCE
HOCK 2 WWTH0T1H«THOr2
HOCK 4 MAHCH 5WINC 3
pARRAwdll
HOCK S yAHAOI SHWat
HOCK B HAHAHIHA TAWCOAAA
/^V»IM.A
AUTO
V^V!AHl.i
NQBASAMBA MAMM CHA-04A KCUMI HHUNBA
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VOLUME BALANCE ^
^ Rhythm Arranger
V-'"^^^HOCK 1 BASSASNAHi m Jja
]r\{^ /^^^!wROCK 2 roxTHOTif<»-nior2
HOCK 3 »WINC 1 SWING 2 '^WUW.AMITO
Jv«Mli.»O ^ ROCK 4 MARCH SWMO 3
ROCK BMRAOf SHurru
^^7 \,am* AAArmpo n 1 1 r^
WALTZ mSz MCK JM»A SAMBA MAMBO MA-CHA BKUBIf IMUMBA |
START
c 1 1 1
VOLUME BALANCE
^ Rhythm flrrcifiger
O>0HOCK 1 BASS A SMARI
HOCK 2 KBCTROT 1 KM IROT 2
ROCK S MWAM SHurni
ROCK 8 HABAWBIATWaO
JAfeRAN^l
OWARI.AAUTO
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VOLUME BALANCE
^ Rhythm flrronger
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TR-66 SETTING EXAMPLES
VOiWIE BALANCE
S Rhythm flrrcific|6r
HOCK 1 mSS t SI
HOCK 2 K»TIIOT1W«THOT2
HOCK 3 awma i swwc 2
HOCK 4 UUtCH SWWC 3
HOCK S WWJU3I SMUfM
iARWAW<yi
HOCK 8 tOaWtW* T
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A A
WMTZJAZZ SLOWMU.rZ M)CK
lOSSANOSA SAIMA tUmO CHA-CHA KUM HHWMA
1
1
1 1
VOiUi^ BALAWCt
Rhythm Rrronger
HOCK ^ BASS 4 SWAWt
HOCK 2 roiCTWOT 1 rOXTHOT
HOCK 3 SwmC 1 SWING 2
HOCK * MAHCH SWING 3
HOCK S NtHAOI SMWFli
HOCK a HAIAWJHA TANGO
- IarrawAII
nWMTZ W*m ^ ^* SAHMA MAMM CHA-CHA HCUMf HHUMBAJL
yOUMi. BALAfKE
^ Rhythm Rrrancier
HOCK t HASS A SNAHt
HOCK 2 IK»THOTirOXTHOT2
HOCK 3 SWWO 1 SWING 2
HOCK 4 MAHCH SWWIG 3
HOCK S 1»AHADE SHUffU
HOCK g MA«ANtHA TANGOAAAOwmlaI
AUTOI
NOBA SAMMA MAMM CHA-CHA HGUNi HHUMBA
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VOUIME BALANCE
^ Rhythm flrrcmger
HOCK 1 HASS fc SNAHt
O>0 HOO< 3 SimHG 1 SWING 2
HOCK 4 MAHOI «WIW6 3
HOCK S fAHAOI SHUfai
IHICK a HMANCRATM«GO
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JAZZ SLOW M)SSA 1WALTZ WALTZ HOCK JKNU SAMWl MAMM CHA-CHA IBiUMf RHUMM |
r 1 I i 1 i1 1
VOLUIXIE BALJ^CE
^ Rhythm Rrron^r
O>0HOCK 1 aASS A SNAHI
HOCK 2 WlfniOTiro«TWOT2
Hoa< aawiNG iswinc 2
JAfeRAwAll
HOCK 4 MAHCH SWMHC 3
HOCK S WAHAOt SHUfM
IWCK a HABAWimTANOO
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START
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kZZZiJ
VOmWg AUMiCE
^ Rhythm flrrcmger
oo HOCK 1 aASS A iWAHt
IWCK 2 W«TII0T1W«TIIOr2
WOCK 3 IWINO 1
HOCK imUM SMUWJ OS!
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