Roland DJ-202 Tutorial: TR Drum Machine

In this video, I teach you how to use the DJ-202 TR-sequencer drum machine. It can be a bit confusing at first because of the different modes you jump between, but once you do it a few times, it becomes second nature. Follow the workflow I use and you'll be comfortable using the TR in no time.
The first 8 minutes are a full tutorial for those unfamiliar with the TR sequencer.
At the 8-minute mark, I do a brief recap of how to use the TR. Good for a reminder or refresher.

[@LeonardoPiffer]

This was very useful. I could understand how it works and now I'm enjoying my controller way more than before. Thank you sir.

[@user-ee6hj6je6m]

Hey Brian.. Chris from your last Friday class. Subscribed because I need to back track all the material you went over in the class. It was informative and since I wasn't able to use the Roland during class, I knew there would be a point where it got over my head.. Allot to consume..🤔

[@UnitE808]

I have the review video coming to you this evening

[@djbabygggudani7911]

I’m also getting a Roland on Monday !!Also because of the drum machine..I’m excited.

[@o0Zappa0o]

You know your stuff! I noticed this from watching other videos on the sequencing subject after this. It felt like I even knew more than they did by watching your video. For example, "...there are 4 kits" one said. You've clearly shown us how to get to all 12 kits. Great detail and explanations, thanks man! Liked and subscribed :)

[@UnitE808]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! I'll keep working on more!

[@dj_tika]

Thank you, very informative and easy to follow

[@UnitE808]

Thanks for the support and I’m always willing to help

[@o0Zappa0o]

Greetings Unit: E :) Back for another watch with new controller in tow... this is so helpful bro! Cheers!!!

[@UnitE808]

Great to hear! I'll work on getting more 202 vids out. Stay tuned 😉

[@SogoTX]

Thanks for the tutorial E! I might be able to figure this controller out after all... ;)

[@tomaxpe]

Dear Unit: E! How would you synchronize the Roland DJ-202 and the Roland TR-8S?

[@TheKollegamento]

Thank u very muchhh

[@buddafingaz9403]

More of a turntablist/ skratch DJ, but definitely looking for the rite controller for mixing capabilities, & for sampling, one shots, & FX, for blending.....How is this Roland 202? Or should I go with the 505? Thanks bud 👍🙏😎💯🔥🎵🎶🎧

[@UnitE808]

I would do the 505 over the 202

[@VincentTubed]

really great to see this kind of example. Still looking forward to Stems on the DJ-808 :)

[@UnitE808]

You can access stems on the 808 by replacing a pad mode. It is in system settings

[@chillsolo]

Can you use stems with the 202?

[@VincentTubed]

@@chillsolo yes you can remap as he wrote

[@user-ee6hj6je6m]

YEP.. Got a 202 for my birthday a couple days ago.. Coming from old school Turntables and tons of vinyl, to this Roland.. Once I get it.. My neighbors are going to wonder how is this 67 year old guy making the dogs bark..😛

[@UnitE808]

There are free classes on the 202. Head to Roland cloud academy and sign up for free, live classes taught by me.

[@user-ee6hj6je6m]

@@UnitE808 Thank you brother.. see you on the 14th.

[@Dr.Thirteen]

can you add your own Drum kits?

[@UnitE808]

Not really, but you can load drum samples to Serato Dj sampler and sequence those with the 202

[@chillsolo]

Can you record the drums in a DAW?

[@UnitE808]

@@chillsolo yes.

[@Old_Man_Medina_Gaming]

I did find this video useful.

[@IliyanIrmanov]

Great video. Is it possible to use my own samples?

[@UnitE808]

Yes! You can load samples to the sampler in Serato and sequence those.

[@Dr.Thirteen]

@@UnitE808 that was my question too thanks!

[@djajay6736]

One help bro my dj 505 frezz problem solve help bro3

[@UnitE808]

It's hard to help with very little info and through comments here. Try the Roland clan forums. They can help quickly