Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD Synchronizing with Midi Devices, Press Cursor to select RhyMIDI ch

Synchronizing with MIDI Devices

Using the Rhythm to Play an External MIDI Sound Module

Perform the procedure given below to use a MIDI sound

module and choose the sounds you desire for the Rhythm.

1.Use a MIDI cable to connect the BR-900CD and your

MIDI sound module as shown in the diagram.

fig.05-401

MIDI Sound Module MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

2.Press [UTILITY].

3.Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].

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4.Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “RhyMIDI ch.”

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5.Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MIDI channel (1–16).

If you select “OFF,” note messages of the Rhythm will not be transmitted.

6.Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return to the Play screen.

*During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

The sounds produced by the Rhythm and their corresponding note numbers are given below.

Rhythm Sound	Note Number
Closs Stick	G1	(31)
Metronome (click)	A 1	(33)
Metronome (bell)	A#1	(34)
Kick	C 2	(36)
Snare	D 2	(38)
Tom 4	F 2	(41)
Closed Hi-hat	F#2	(42)
Tom 3	A 2	(45)
Open Hi-hat	A#2	(46)
Tom 2	C 3	(48)
Clash Cymbal	C#3	(49)
Tom 1	D 3	(50)
Ride Cymbal	D#3	(51)
Cowbell	G#3	(56)

Tone arrangement is based on GS/GM. In case your external MIDI sound module is not based on GS or GM, you will need to make settings on your external MIDI sound module to change the sounds that correspond to each note number. For details on making these settings, refer to the manual of your MIDI sound module.

*If you are using an external MIDI sound module to play the Rhythm, use the controls of the external MIDI sound module to adjust the volume level.

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