@@UnitE808 oh wow that is amazing!!! I was just randomly looking at DJ 808 videos and came across yours, I had no idea that you were an instructor for Roland !!! I am an aspiring producer and Dj, it has always been my dream, I grew up playing piano, trombone, and tuba!! Producing music and DJing or mixing is my passion in life!!
I watched a buddy use a dj808 pads assigned to the fx somehow where he used the pads to pull vocal, drums, bass, melody. cant figure out how he did that.
@Unit:E I have another question for you brother, any way to adjust the volume faders curve? I know you can set it all the way to the right on the device but on the Serato software it shows the curve at about 75% of the way full. Any way to get it to the fastest setting? I like to use the volume for old school mixing so that would be something useful for me to use.
the panel button is a physical button on the controller. Sequencing the sampler is done with the S1 - S8 buttons on the top to designate the sample you want to sequence. Pressing Shift + TR-REC will put the sequencer in Inst Rec mode. This will record the pads you play as the pattern is playing.
Question, on the TR-S, would you be able to use different instruments on different patterns and save them, or will they all change when you change them to different instruments?
Good question! I believe the instruments stay the same when changing patterns. When changing instruments, it affects all patterns. I can confirm this weekend.
@@UnitE808 Seems like it to me, I got a chance to get my unit back in my hands today and tried it out and it seems like that's what it does. I was just wondering if maybe there was something I was missing
@@UnitE808 great. I hope it's soon. Recording one track at a time is a bummer. Another guy did a tutorial for the Rane mixer but it doesn't work for the dj 808
@@djkennymack by seperate tracks, I am referring to the 4 decks, the sampler, the Mic, and the TR-S. The 4 voices of the TR-S cannot be separated into tracks through usb.
@@UnitE808 yes. I think we are talking about the same things. I can't figure out how to record input 1 and 2 on separate tracks in Ableton. I have only been able to record everything that comes out of the master
@@olakanmi3551 let's set a day up. I have a busy schedule this coming week, but might be able to work in an hour or two somewhere. Email me at Unit_e@hotmail.com
Anyone else have a problem with the headphone jack? If I plug it in all the way I only get audio off one side. I have to pull the plug halfway out to get signal to both sides of my headphones. Tried different headphones with the same results. Both1/4 and 1/8. I am over my return period and never noticed since I wasn’t using the headphones. I was just messing around with the tr this whole time.
Unit:E I will but sad to see something leave the factory in this state. My fault guess for not going thru the whole unit and doing a quality control. I am really interested to see if anyone else has this issue to see if it’s common or just mine.
@@thisdj83 it happened with some others. The issue was fixed in newer production. It's just a soldering break. I assure you most of the other units that have had this issue, did not leave the factory that way. Have you tried spraying contact cleaner in the jack?
Hello , tell my please , i need buy controller and i think who the best buy : 1 Roland Aira 808 ( I read serato forum about Dj 808 and people say Roland have a problem on picht ( not accurate pitch ) come new firmware but this problem not fix ) . This forum about Problem 0 serato.com/forum/discussion/1602510 2 denon mc 7000 ( many people say it not so good button - play & cue ) 3 Numark Ns 6 II ( firmware update and now problem on Jog )
That's what happens when you work 80+ hrs a week, take care of 2 kids, then try to make videos. As these videos progressed, I got better at sounding more awake. I also am a very calm person.
Thanks, this is definitely the most helpful tutorial I’ve seen in the dj808 yet.
I just got this beast brand new, about half normal price, I’m so pleased! Thanks for the video it is a big help.
I searched for dj808 tutorials and this is one of the very few. Great job and thanks. I will be referring back to this
waiting for the right moment to acquired this machine.....thank you for the insights....
Oh man! Here he goes folks! He’s alive!!!!
Lol!
The best update from Roland dj
I still love mine and just noticed I can do stems (thought it was an extra addon to buy at first).
been looking to get a DJ 808, thanks for the video upload
I have more coming and I also teach the roland DJ cloud academy classes. Be sure to sign up for free when you get your 808!
@@UnitE808 oh wow that is amazing!!! I was just randomly looking at DJ 808 videos and came across yours, I had no idea that you were an instructor for Roland !!! I am an aspiring producer and Dj, it has always been my dream, I grew up playing piano, trombone, and tuba!! Producing music and DJing or mixing is my passion in life!!
@@djdrnate3967 keep at it and let me know if I can help!
@@UnitE808please I will like to learn how to dj on roland 808 as a beginner
Thank you! I Learned some New stuff.
Nice keep them coming
Great explanation it gives me inspiration to try new things on my 808
Thanks
Great demo, thanks!
Straight dope! Love it 👍
Thank you so much🙏
Please do one on the drum machine. Perfect!!
I watched a buddy use a dj808 pads assigned to the fx somehow where he used the pads to pull vocal, drums, bass, melody. cant figure out how he did that.
Nice just the ticket thanks for the upload
Thanks!
Nice
@Unit:E I have another question for you brother, any way to adjust the volume faders curve? I know you can set it all the way to the right on the device but on the Serato software it shows the curve at about 75% of the way full. Any way to get it to the fastest setting? I like to use the volume for old school mixing so that would be something useful for me to use.
I haven't seen a channel fader curve adjustment for the 808.
@@UnitE808 Ahh I see. That's unfortunate, thank you for the reply!!!
If you could also, do you know how I would be able to conenct a midi keyboard and use it in conjunction with the DJ-808?
Great vid, but how do you toggle the hot cues between trigger play and hold to play. Thx
Thanks! If the song isn't playing, the hot cues are hold to play. If the song is playing, it's trigger play.
@@UnitE808 so there is no way to toggle this before track is playing
@@silkdavis4291 no, it's not like traktor.
Hello! Please explain in more detail from 12 minutes. The Serato window interferes, so I don’t understand this action. Thanks)))
the panel button is a physical button on the controller. Sequencing the sampler is done with the S1 - S8 buttons on the top to designate the sample you want to sequence. Pressing Shift + TR-REC will put the sequencer in Inst Rec mode. This will record the pads you play as the pattern is playing.
Question, on the TR-S, would you be able to use different instruments on different patterns and save them, or will they all change when you change them to different instruments?
Good question! I believe the instruments stay the same when changing patterns. When changing instruments, it affects all patterns. I can confirm this weekend.
@@UnitE808 Seems like it to me, I got a chance to get my unit back in my hands today and tried it out and it seems like that's what it does. I was just wondering if maybe there was something I was missing
Is there a way to record separate tracks from the 808 to Ableton?
Yes. I have a video coming
@@UnitE808 great. I hope it's soon. Recording one track at a time is a bummer. Another guy did a tutorial for the Rane mixer but it doesn't work for the dj 808
@@djkennymack by seperate tracks, I am referring to the 4 decks, the sampler, the Mic, and the TR-S. The 4 voices of the TR-S cannot be separated into tracks through usb.
@@UnitE808 yes. I think we are talking about the same things. I can't figure out how to record input 1 and 2 on separate tracks in Ableton. I have only been able to record everything that comes out of the master
Where can I see all the roland dj 808 lessons?
Roland cloud academy is where you can sign up to take the classes. I have a few tutorials up and I also offer personal lessons.
@@UnitE808 for the tutorial I'm up for it , and I will like to start now
@@UnitE808 personal lessons please
@@olakanmi3551 let's set a day up. I have a busy schedule this coming week, but might be able to work in an hour or two somewhere.
Email me at Unit_e@hotmail.com
@@UnitE808 I purchased my 808 secondhand so don't seem eligible for the cloud academy. Are the tutorials / videos available elsewhere?
Anyone else have a problem with the headphone jack? If I plug it in all the way I only get audio off one side. I have to pull the plug halfway out to get signal to both sides of my headphones. Tried different headphones with the same results. Both1/4 and 1/8. I am over my return period and never noticed since I wasn’t using the headphones. I was just messing around with the tr this whole time.
Contact roland support. They should be able to fix it.
Unit:E I will but sad to see something leave the factory in this state. My fault guess for not going thru the whole unit and doing a quality control. I am really interested to see if anyone else has this issue to see if it’s common or just mine.
@@thisdj83 it happened with some others. The issue was fixed in newer production. It's just a soldering break. I assure you most of the other units that have had this issue, did not leave the factory that way. Have you tried spraying contact cleaner in the jack?
Hello , tell my please , i need buy controller and i think who the best buy :
1 Roland Aira 808 ( I read serato forum about Dj 808 and people say Roland have a problem on picht ( not accurate pitch ) come new firmware but this problem not fix ) . This forum about Problem 0 serato.com/forum/discussion/1602510
2 denon mc 7000 ( many people say it not so good button - play & cue )
3 Numark Ns 6 II ( firmware update and now problem on Jog )
DJ-808
808 is the best so far!
Owner for 3 years now and still Roland has failed me with the classes. So here I am.
How have they failed you with the classes?
I don’t wanna spend a £1000 and still be tethered to a computer!
Then don't. No one is making you do it.
your voice is awfully sleepy...
That's what happens when you work 80+ hrs a week, take care of 2 kids, then try to make videos. As these videos progressed, I got better at sounding more awake. I also am a very calm person.
I wouldn't say awful though....