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Using Loop Phrases

One method often used when putting songs together
involves the creation first of all of a section of basic audio
data of one or two measures in length—i.e., a Loop Phrase—
and the basic song structure is then formed by repeating this
section the required number of times.
The BR-1600CD supports this type of song creation method
and allows you to freely arrange and play Loop Phrases
within rhythm arrangements.

Setting the track type

To use Loop Phrases, you must first of all set up Track 11/12
as a Loop Phrase track using its track type setting.

fig.20-085

1.

Press [TRACK TYPE SELECT].

The Track Type Select screen will appear.

fig.20-086d

2.

Press [F2] to select “LOOP PHRASE” for Track 11/12
track type.

The track type for Track 11/12 will switch each time this
button is pressed.

fig.20-087d

Track Types

AUDIO:

The track will be used for recorded audio.

LOOP PHRASE:

The track will be used to play a Loop Phrase.
You should select “LOOP PHRASE” here.
The LOOP PHRASE. indicator from TRACK TYPE
SELECT will light up to indicate that Track 11/12 has
been set up for use as a Loop Phrase track.
3.
Press [EXIT/NO] to return to the top screen.
You will now be able to use Loop Phrases.
4.
If you wish to store the track type setting, save the
current song (p. 72).

Playing Loop Phrases

Simply changing the track type may not be sufficient to allow
Loop Phrases to be played. Use the following procedure in
such a case.

1.

Press the track button for Track 11/12 several times
until it is flashing.
Pressing the button repeatedly allows you to cycle
through the available choices, which are:
Flashing
→
Off.
Off:
No Loop Phrases will be played.
Flashing:
Loop Phrases will be played only when the BR-1600CD
is recording or performing playback.
2.
Raise the fader for Track 11/12 to a suitable level.
You will now be able to hear Loop Phrase playback.
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