Roland TR-8S firmware
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Latest firmware
3.00
released 1 Sep 2023
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What's new in 3.00
Additional Functions
Added CR-78 ACB TONE to INST LIST.
Category | Name | Type
BD | CR78 Bass | ACB
SD | CR78 Snare | ACB
RS | CR78 Rim Shot/CL | ACB
CH/OH | CR78 Hi-Hat | ACB
CC/RC | CR78 Cymbal | ACB
CC/RC | CR78 Metallic | ACB
PERC1 | CR78 Low Conga | ACB
PERC1 | CR78 Low Bongo | ACB
PERC1 | CR78 High Bongo | ACB
PERC2 | CR78 Claves/RS | ACB
PERC3 | CR78 Maracas | ACB
PERC3 | CR78 Tamb 1/2 | ACB
PERC4 | CR78 Cowbell | ACB
PERC5 | CR78 Guiro 1/2 | ACB
Added ACB TONE to the INST LIST, whose pitch can be controlled with the Coarse parameter.
Category | Name | Type
BASS | 808 Chromatic Bs | ACB
TR EDITOR now supports the above update.
Added "Compact Mode" to TR EDITOR for computers with low resolution.
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
Minor bugs.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
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Roland TR-8S manual & official pages
- Roland TR-8S user manualopens in a new tab — roland.com
- Roland TR-8S on roland.comopens in a new tab — roland.com
- Download Roland TR-8S firmware from Rolandopens in a new tab — roland.com
How to update the Roland TR-8S
Update via USB drive drag-and-drop.
Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.
Roland TR-8S firmware update history
10 releases since Aug 2018, roughly one every 7 months.
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
Version 3.00 — 1 Sep 2023
Release notes for this version are listed above.
Release notesopens in a new tab — roland.comVersion 2.51 — 1 Oct 2022
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
It may freeze on certain operations.
Version 2.50 — 1 Aug 2022
Additional Functions
Please refer to the "TR-8S Reference Manual" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
Added FM MODEL INST that can change the tone.
FM MODEL INST
Category | Name | Type
BD | FM Kick Model | FM
SD | FM Snare Model | FM
TOM | FM Tom Model | FM
HC | FM Clap Model | FM
CC_RC | FM Cymbal Model | FM
PERC1 | FM Perc Model | FM
The following TYPEs have been added to REVERB, DELAY, and Master FX.
REVERB | HA-DOU
DELAY | PITCH SHFT
MASTER FX | FATTENER
MASTER FX | VINYL SIM
Added Probability and Master Probability functions.
Random All Instrument and Random Instrument functions have been added.
Added a function to play STEP repeatedly during STEP LOOP.
TR EDITOR now supports the above update.
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
Minor bugs.
Version 2.03 — 1 Sep 2021
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
When a VARIATION is switched during playback, a different VARIATION sound is sometimes played at that moment.
Version 2.02 — 1 Apr 2021
The version number has been updated due to management-related circumstances.
Product specifications are unaffected.
Version 2.01 — 1 Jan 2021
Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.
MIDI sometimes becomes unsynchronized when a pattern is changed.
Version 2.00 — 1 Aug 2020
Additional Functions
Please refer to the "TR-8S Reference Manual" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
An FM tone generator has been added.
Please refer to the "TR-8S Preset INST Tone List" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
Preset Patterns and Preset Kits have been added.
* To load the Added Kits and Patterns, a factory reset must be performed after applying the update.
Follow the procedure in "Updating the Tone Data" and select the factory-reset parameter ("ALL," or either "KIT" or "PTN"), and carry out a factory reset.
A RELOAD function has been added.
"SATURATOR," "FREQ SHIFT," "RING MOD," and "SPREAD" have been added to INST FX.
"Reverb Send" has been added to DELAY.
A shortcut for CTRL has been added to INST FX.
Version 1.13 — 1 Sep 2019
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
Importing a user sample sometimes produces a silent user sample.
Version 1.11 — 1 Dec 2018
Additional Functions
The specifications were changed to output sound from the USB port during sound preview.
Serato DJ Pro Ver.2.1.1 or later is now supported. Synchronized playback with compositions on Serato DJ Pro is possible. ( FEB 2019 )
Please refer to the "Roland TR / Serato DJ Pro Connection Guide" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
* Using this functionality requires a DJ controller compatible with Serato DJ Pro.
* The Roland DJ-202, DJ-505, and DJ-808 cannot be used as the DJ controller.
Version 1.10 — 1 Aug 2018
Additional Functions
Please refer to the "TR-8S Reference Manual" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
A STEP LOOP function was added.
A sound preview function when importing user samples was added.
Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.
When importing a pattern together with a kit, sometimes an error occurs or a different pattern is imported.
Minor bugs have been fixed.
Tracked in 12 rigs on FW//RADAR.
Roland TR-8S firmware FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Roland TR-8S?
The latest firmware for the Roland TR-8S is version 3.00, released on 1 Sep 2023. FW//RADAR last checked Roland's official page on 27 Oct 2026.
How do I update the Roland TR-8S?
Update via USB drive drag-and-drop. Full instructions on Roland's official firmware page.
Where can I download Roland TR-8S firmware and drivers?
Directly from Roland's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →
Where can I find the Roland TR-8S manual?
The official Roland user manual is published on roland.com. Roland TR-8S user manual →
Is the Roland TR-8S still receiving firmware updates?
The last firmware release we recorded is 3.00 from 1 Sep 2023. FW//RADAR still checks Roland's page daily.
