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REC Printing Conventions in This ManualDo not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Page Maintenance Power Supply Use of BatteriesPlacement Additional PrecautionsHandling CD-ROMs Before Using Memory Cards CompactFlashCopyright Handling CD-R/RW discs What is a CD-R disc?What is a CD-RW disc? Handling the CD-R/RW disc drivePress disc tray until it is locked in the BR-900CD When you insert a CD-R/RW disc To built in CD-R/RW driveInserting a CD-R/RW disc Removing a CD-R/RW discContents Editing Using Effects Using the Rhythm Using Midi 155 Section Using the CD-R/RW Drive 139Using USB 161 Appendices 201 Section Other Convenient FunctionsDigital audio workstation FeaturesIntroduction to the BR-900CD Simple operationPhrase Trainer function Full complement of input connectors jacksTwo-way power supply allows you to record anywhere What is Cosm Composite Object Sound Modeling?Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD How to remove the card protectorMake sure the card cover is closed, then the BR-900CD over Front Panel Panel DescriptionsInput section Track/Fader section REC/PLAY sectionTIME/VALUE dial Rhythm sectionCursor buttons Memory Card slot Display Panel Descriptions CD-R/RW driveRear Panel Inserting Batteries Close the battery coverMemo Quick Start Connecting Peripheral Devices 304 Inserting a Memory CardMake sure that playback of the song is stopped Turning On the PowerTurning Off the Power Play ScreenYutaka Nakano Copyright Boss Corporation Press Enter Selecting a song Song SelectPlaying back a song If you have changed the recording or editingMoving to the end of a play Changing the current positionElapsed time display Moving to the start of a playPress Cursor to move the cursor to CARD, and press Enter Preparing the Memory CardFormatting the memory card Initialize Inserting the memory cardRecording time Selecting the Song to RecordRecording a new song Song New About data typesChoose which jack you will use to connect your instrument Connecting InstrumentsTurn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired data type External Turning on the internal microphonePlay screen, press the MIC Input Select button ONBRD+EXTSwitch effect patches Using Insert EffectsAdjusting the input sensitivity Adjusting the input levelSML Simul Recording without insert effectsGTR LIN LineChanging arrangements Using the RhythmWhat is the Rhythm? Playing the RhythmTapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns Changing patternsIf Input Select GUITAR/BASS/MIC2 or MIC are lit Basic RecordingSelecting the recording track About the recording REC modesWhat is a Mastering Tool Kit? ProcedureWhen you finish recording, press Stop How the Tracks Are Organized Playing Back Recorded MusicOverdubbing Silencing the sound of specific tracks Track MuteSome tips for overdubbing Adjusting the Sound for Each TrackPress Exit or PAN/EQ to return to the Play screen Press Cursor to move the cursor to EQ, and press Enter Adjusting the tone Track EQWhat is a loop effect? Press PAN/EQWhen using CHO/DLY When using REV When using CHO/DLYWhen using REV Press Cursor to display the Send Level settings screenTracks with recorded data Tracks without data BouncingRemoving the Memory Card Putting multiple tracks togetherMemo Section Recording Playback Selecting the Recording Track RecordingPress V-TRACK Changing V-TracksChanging the Position Input Sound PanRecording Operations Repeating Playback Repeat Setting the Repeat PortionEnter the repeat start point a Setting the Repeat Portion with Accurate Timing Re-recording Only a Mistake Punch-in/out Manually punching in and out using RECManually Punching In/Out Specifying the area for auto punching in/out Manually punching in and out using a foot switchOrder to use a foot switch Auto Punching In and OutMake sure that the Auto Punch ON/OFF indicator is dark How to recordErasing a registered auto punch in/out location Press Stop Press Auto Punch ON/OFF Setting the portion to be repeatedPress UNDO/REDO Canceling an Operation Undo/RedoCanceling the Undo Redo Reversing the Last Operation UndoSeparate V-Track Putting Multiple Tracks Together BounceInput RhythmUse Cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to Select CD Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc Direct CD BouncePress REC Loading Songs Created with the BR-532 Loading Songs Created with the BR-864Data Type Displaying the Song InformationDisplaying the Remaining Available Recording Time Displaying the Memory Card UsageSection Editing Deleting a Locator Point Registering Time LocatorRegistering a Locator Point Moving to the Locator PointHold down Stop and press Play Scrubbing to Find the Music Starting/Ending PointScrub function Preview functionPress REW Preview to Press FF Changing the Scrub PointsEnabling Use of the Preview Function with REW and FF Search for the Music’s Start and End Scrub/PreviewEx Copying twice to the same track About the Measure/Time Specification screenCopying Data Track Copy Copying the repeated portion ABCopying by specifying the time TME/MES 319d Copying a complete track ALLEx Moving to another track Moving Data Track MoveMoving the repeated portion AB Ex Moving to the same trackPress Cursor to move the cursor to MOV, and press Enter Moving by specifying the time TME/MESTurn the TIME/VALUE dial to select AB and press Moving a complete track ALL Erasing the repeated portion AB Erasing Data Track ErasePress Utility Erasing by specifying the time TME/MES Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select ALL and press Erasing a complete track ALLExchanging Data Track Exchange If Card Full! appears Organizing the Songs You’ve RecordedCopying a Song Song Copy Erasing Songs Song EraseNaming Songs Song Name Saving Memory on the Memory Card Song OptimizeTo continue with the optimization, press Enter YES Hold down Stop and press REC Saving the Current Settings to the Song Song SaveProtecting a Song Song Protect Press Cursor to move the cursor to PRT, and press EnterDisabling digital copying Digital Copy Protect Creating a Master Tape / DiscRecording to a Cassette Tape Recorder Analog Connection Recording to a Digital Recorder Digital ConnectionPress Cursor to move the cursor to DPRT, and press Enter What is SCMS?Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the on Memo Section Using Effects User patches U Using the Insert EffectsPreset patches P Effect Patches and BanksPress Cursor to move the cursor to EDIT, and press Enter Editing Insert Effect SettingsPress Effects Select an effect patchUse Cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to enter the patch name Saving Insert Effects Settings WriteTrack 1-8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 Used According to the ModeAlgorithm List Insert Effect Parameter FunctionsExample Output Mono Bass SIM Cosm Bass AMP Lo-Fi Box Noise Suppressor Cosm Comp VCLGuitar Bank Simul 14. VO+GT AMP 15. VO+AC.SIMBass Simulator Parameter ListAcoustic Guitar Simulator Acoustic ProcessorCompressor ChorusCosm Comp compressor/Limiter Doubling DelayDe-esser DefretterLo-Fi Box Foot VolumeEqualizer FlangerNoise Suppressor PhaserOctave With Cosm GTR AMP, Cosm Comp GTR, or VO+GT AMP algorithms Pitch ShifterPreamp PitchSlow Attack Ring Modulator100 Speaker SimulatorTremolo/Pan Voice Transformer101 When Pedal is selectedWhen Touch is selected Polarity WahMastering What is Mastering Tool Kit?103 Editing the Mastering Tool Kit SettingsWhen you finish mastering, press Stop Mastering104 Saving the Mastering Tool Kit Settings WriteAlgorithm Mastering Tool Kit Parameter FunctionsMastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions Bass Cut FilterInput Expander107 MixerLimiter OutputSelecting the Loop Effect Using the Loop Effects/Track EQWhen using REV When using CHO/DLYUsing the Loop Effects/Track EQ Adjusting How the Loop Effect is Applied109 110 Setting the Track EQLoop Effect Parameter Functions CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN DoublingHiG Track EQ Parameter FunctionsLoG LoFMakeup of the Pitch Correction Precautions for Pitch Correction UsageFixing the Pitch of Vocals Pitch Correction Pitch CorrectionFixing the Pitch of Vocals Pitch Correction Using the Pitch Correction114 Smooth 100 Saving the Pitch Correction Settings Write115 Type LO.MALE, HI.MALE, LO.FEML, HI.FEML#, -A#, B 116Use Cursor to move the cursor to Insert and press Enter AutoSmth Smooth 100-+100 117118 119 Section Using RhythmTypes of patterns Using the RhythmAbout the Patterns About the ArrangementsSelecting arrangements Switching the Rhythm ModeRecording Rhythm Performances Performing Arrangements and PatternsPerforming patterns Selecting patterns122 Time Signature Creating Original ArrangementsStarting Measure Pattern NumberCreating Original Arrangements Inserting a StepErasing a Step Naming ArrangementsErasing Arrangements Copying Arrangements125 Step Recording Creating Original PatternsCreating Patterns in Realtime Recording Realtime RecordingQuantize Creating Original Patterns127 Measure128 Rehearsing recordingsDeleting unneeded drum sounds Changing the metronome volume129 130 Creating Patterns in Step RecordingInput the drum sounds 131Method 1 Inputting with the REC Track buttons Method 2 Inputting with the EnterMethod Naming PatternsChanging the velocity 132Erasing Patterns Copying Patterns133 Selecting Drum Kits Using the Drum KitsPerforming the Drums 135 Using the Drum KitsCreating Original Drum Kits Tone Load Loading from the tracksStart Point S 136End Point E 137 Copying drum sounds from other drum kitsChanging the position pan of the drum sounds Erasing drum sounds138 139 Section Using CD-R RW DriveWriting Songs to Discs PrecautionsSetting the Time Between Songs Pre-Gap Creating Audio CDIf you don’t finalize What is finalization?Creating Audio CD 141Press Cursor to move the cursor to REMAIN, and press Enter Viewing the Remaining Time for Recording on Audio CDsPlaying Back Audio CDs 142If you finalize What is finalizing?Enabling Playback on CD Players Finalize 143Press Cursor to move the cursor to FINAL, and press Enter 144Press Cursor to move the cursor to DATA, and press Enter Using the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange DataSaving Recorded Songs to CD-R/RW Discs Backup Press Cursor to move the cursor to BACKUP, and press Enter146 Using the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange DataPress Cursor to move the cursor to ALL, and press Enter 147 Loading Saved Songs to a Memory Card RecoverLoading all saved songs to a memory card All Recover Press Cursor to move the cursor to RECOVER, and press EnterPress Cursor to move the cursor to IMPORT, and press Enter Copying and Writing Waveform Data148 Press Cursor to move the cursor to WAV, and press Enter149 Copying WAV/AIFF files as drum sounds Tone Load150 Press Enter YES again Using SMFPlaying SMFs using external Midi instruments SMF Player 151152 Loading drum patterns from the CD-R/RW drive SMF Import153 Erasing Data from a CD-RW Disc CD-RW EraseImportant Notice Importing Songs from CDs to Audio Tracks155 Section Using MidiMidi Fundamentals What is MIDI?Midi Connectors Midi Implementation ChartsTurn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the Midi channel Using the Rhythm to Play an External Midi Sound ModuleSynchronizing with Midi Devices Press Cursor to select RhyMIDI ch158 Synchronizing Playback with a Midi SequencerSynchronized playback with the BR-900CD as the master Synchronizing with Midi Devices159 Setting the MTC offsetWhat are drop and non-drop formats? Operating MMC-compatible devices with the BR-900CD Using MMC160 161 Section Using USBCompatible OS Before Using USB OverviewComposition of Data on Memory Cards 163 Connecting a ComputerBefore Using USB Overview USB Folder When Using Windows XP/2000With Windows XP Reading backup data back into the BR-900CD from PC RecoverWith Windows Backing Up the BR-900CD’s DataWith Windows Saving BR-900CD Track Data WAV/AIFF Format WAV Aiff Export165 Icon or Removable disk * icon to Eject 166There My Computer, right-click on the BossbrSelect Import with the TIME/VALUE dial, then press Enter When loading to the tracks in monoWhen loading to the tracks in stereo 167168 169 Importing SMFs and Creating Patterns170 171 Loading Drum Sounds from WAV/AIFF Files Tone Load172 173 Using the BR-864 / BR-532’s Data174 107 With Macintosh176 When saving in mono When saving in stereoSaving BR-900CD Track Data WAV/AIFF Format WAV/AIFF Export With Macintosh177 Contents of the USB folder are automaticallyFile format selection screen returns to the display 178 Loading WAV/AIFF Files BR-900CD Tracks WAV/AIFF Import133d 179180 181 182 183 184 185 Section Other Convenient FunctionsAdjusting the Display Contrast When Using a Foot Switch Using a Foot Switch or Expression PedalWhen Using an Expression Pedal Check the following points before you begin Tuning an Instrument TunerExplanation of the indications that appear while tuning Changing to the Tuner189 TuningSetting the Reference Pitch of the Tuner Tuning an Instrument TunerExternal Mixer Using the Audio Sub Mix functionPhantom power Using Condenser Microphones Phantom PowerCopying Difficult Songs Phrase Trainer Canceling the Center Sound Center CancelSlowing Down the Speed Time Stretch 193 Copying Difficult Songs Phrase TrainerInitializing All the BR-900CD’s Settings Initializing the BR-900CD’s SettingsInitializing the System Settings 195 Initializing the Effect SettingsInitializing the BR-900CD’s Settings Initializing the Rhythm Arrangements/Patterns/Drum Kits196 Initializing the Memory CardDeactivating the power save function Conserving Battery Power Power SaveAbout the System Parameters Utility Parameter ListAbout the Sync Parameters Utility Parameter List About the Scrub Parameters199 200 201 Section AppendicesPatch Name Algorithm Effect Patch List203 Effect Patch List MIC204 Effect Patch ListPitch Correction Patch List Mastering Tool Kit Patch ListNo. Patch Name Arrangement / Pattern List Preset Arrangement ListEND 207 Preset Pattern ListPattern Name Initial Beat Measure Reverb Chorus / Delay / DoublingParameter List Mixer Parameter *1Sync Parameter *2 Recorder Parameter *1Song Parameter *1 System Parameter *2Arrangement Parameter *1 CD ParameterScrub Parameter *3 Rhythm Parameter *1Problems with the Sound TroubleshootingProblems with USB Problems with the Memory CardProblems with the CD-R/RW Drive Synchronization ProblemsError Messages Finalized Disc Error Messages Disc Not ReadyDrive Busy Event FullNot CD-RW Disc Error Messages Not Available in Mastering ModePower Down Not Blank DiscActive Sensing Midi Time Code Quarter Frame MessagesSong Position Pointer Timing Clock217 Decimal/Hexadecimal table Commands Transmitted218 Locate MCPMidi Implementation Chart BR-900CD Digital Recording Studio Specifications221 Index SymbolsNumerics CHO/DLY 223Erase 224225 MIC 226PVW 227SMF 228WAV 229Track Sheet Declaration of Conformity 2SX