Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD owner manual Switching the Rhythm Mode, Recording Rhythm Performances

Using the Rhythm

Switching the Rhythm Mode

The Rhythm mode switches each time [ARRANGE/

PATTERN/OFF] is pressed.

[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]: Lit

(Arrangement Mode)

Performance and programming of arrangements is enabled. Press [PLAY] to start the performance of the arrangement.

* You cannot play back or record during programming.

[ARRANGE/PATTREN/OFF]: Flashing

(Pattern Mode)

Performance and programming of patterns is enabled. Press [PLAY] to start the performance of the pattern.

* You cannot play back or record during programming.

[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]: Unlit (OFF)

The Rhythm does not play.

Recording Rhythm

Performances

When you want to record Rhythm performances, be sure to record (bounce) in Bounce mode.

You can have only the Rhythm performance be recorded by bringing down all of the faders except the Rhythm fader.

For instructions on bounce recording, refer to “Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)” (p. 58).

Performing Arrangements and Patterns

Selecting arrangements

This procedure selects the arrangement to be played with the

Rhythm.

1.Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is lit.

fig.03-201d

P: Preset / S: Song

Arrangement

Number Name

2.	Select the arrangement.	Section
	Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
	select the Preset/Song and number.
	P01–P50: Preset arrangements 1–50	4
	S01–S05: Song arrangements 1–5
3.
	Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Performing arrangements

1.Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is lit.

fig.03-202d

2.Select an arrangement.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number.

3.Move the RHYTHM fader to the positions shown in the

figure below.

fig.03-203

4.Press [ZERO] to reset the play position back to the beginning of the arrangement, then press [PLAY]. The selected arrangement is performed.

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