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Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD owner manual 172, With Windows 2000/Me

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2)Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box that appears.

With Windows 2000/Me

1)In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR- 900” icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk.

2)Click the icon in the task tray, then click the “Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed there.

Task Bar				Task Tray

3)Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box that appears.

7.Press BR-900CD’s [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.

*If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing [ENTER] and then [EXIT] returns the Play screen to the display.

At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable from the BR-900CD and the computer.

8.Press [UTILITY].

9.Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TONE,” and press [ENTER].

10.Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CARD,” and press [ENTER].

The names of the WAV and AIFF files on the memory card are displayed.

*WAV files are indicated by the symbol “.W”; “.A” indicates AIFF files.

11.Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the WAV or AIFF file with the drum sound to be loaded.

You can preview the sound of the WAV or AIFF file to be

loaded by moving the cursor to “PVW” and pressing

[ENTER].

12.Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the load- destination song drum kit.

S1–5:

Song Drum Kit 1–5

13.Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the load- destination song drum sound, then press [ENTER]. The load is executed.

To cancel, press [EXIT].

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

*WAV and AIFF files in the TONELOAD folder are retained without being deleted even after this procedure is completed. If these files are no longer needed, connect the BR-900CD to your computer via USB and use the computer to delete the files. Any files that are retained will use the required amount of memory on the memory card.

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Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD owner manual 172, With Windows 2000/Me

Contents

Printing Conventions in This Manual RECDo not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Page Power Supply Use of Batteries PlacementAdditional Precautions MaintenanceHandling CD-ROMs Before Using Memory Cards CompactFlashCopyright What is a CD-R disc? What is a CD-RW disc?Handling the CD-R/RW disc drive Handling CD-R/RW discsWhen you insert a CD-R/RW disc To built in CD-R/RW drive Inserting a CD-R/RW discRemoving a CD-R/RW disc Press disc tray until it is locked in the BR-900CDContents Editing Using Effects Using the Rhythm Using Midi 155 Section Using the CD-R/RW Drive 139Using USB 161 Section Other Convenient Functions Appendices 201Features Introduction to the BR-900CDSimple operation Digital audio workstationFull complement of input connectors jacks Two-way power supply allows you to record anywhereWhat is Cosm Composite Object Sound Modeling? Phrase Trainer functionMemory 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 REC/PLAY section Track/Fader sectionTIME/VALUE dial Rhythm sectionCursor buttons Memory Card slot Panel Descriptions CD-R/RW drive DisplayRear Panel Close the battery cover Inserting BatteriesMemo Quick Start Connecting Peripheral Devices Inserting a Memory Card 304Turning On the Power Turning Off the PowerPlay Screen Make sure that playback of the song is stoppedSelecting a song Song Select Playing back a songIf you have changed the recording or editing Yutaka Nakano Copyright Boss Corporation Press EnterChanging the current position Elapsed time displayMoving to the start of a play Moving to the end of a playPreparing the Memory Card Formatting the memory card InitializeInserting the memory card Press Cursor to move the cursor to CARD, and press EnterSelecting the Song to Record Recording a new song Song NewAbout data types Recording timeChoose which jack you will use to connect your instrument Connecting InstrumentsTurn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired data type Turning on the internal microphone Play screen, press the MIC Input Select buttonONBRD+EXT ExternalUsing Insert Effects Adjusting the input sensitivityAdjusting the input level Switch effect patchesRecording without insert effects GTRLIN Line SML SimulUsing the Rhythm What is the Rhythm?Playing the Rhythm Changing arrangementsChanging patterns Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patternsBasic Recording Selecting the recording trackAbout the recording REC modes If Input Select GUITAR/BASS/MIC2 or MIC are litWhat is a Mastering Tool Kit? ProcedureWhen you finish recording, press Stop Playing Back Recorded Music OverdubbingSilencing the sound of specific tracks Track Mute How the Tracks Are OrganizedSome tips for overdubbing Adjusting the Sound for Each TrackPress Exit or PAN/EQ to return to the Play screen Adjusting the tone Track EQ What is a loop effect?Press PAN/EQ Press Cursor to move the cursor to EQ, and press EnterWhen using CHO/DLY When using REVPress Cursor to display the Send Level settings screen When using CHO/DLY When using REVBouncing Removing the Memory CardPutting multiple tracks together Tracks with recorded data Tracks without dataMemo Section Recording Playback Recording Selecting the Recording TrackChanging V-Tracks Changing the PositionInput Sound Pan Press V-TRACKRecording 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 Manually punching in and out using a foot switch Order to use a foot switchAuto Punching In and Out Specifying the area for auto punching in/outMake sure that the Auto Punch ON/OFF indicator is dark How to recordErasing a registered auto punch in/out location Setting the portion to be repeated Press Stop Press Auto Punch ON/OFFCanceling an Operation Undo/Redo Canceling the Undo RedoReversing the Last Operation Undo Press UNDO/REDOPutting Multiple Tracks Together Bounce InputRhythm Separate V-TrackBouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc Direct CD Bounce Use Cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to Select CDPress REC Loading Songs Created with the BR-864 Loading Songs Created with the BR-532Displaying the Song Information Displaying the Remaining Available Recording TimeDisplaying the Memory Card Usage Data TypeSection Editing Registering Time Locator Registering a Locator PointMoving to the Locator Point Deleting a Locator PointScrubbing to Find the Music Starting/Ending Point Scrub functionPreview function Hold down Stop and press PlayChanging the Scrub Points Enabling Use of the Preview Function with REW and FFSearch for the Music’s Start and End Scrub/Preview Press REW Preview to Press FFAbout the Measure/Time Specification screen Copying Data Track CopyCopying the repeated portion AB Ex Copying twice to the same trackCopying by specifying the time TME/MES Copying a complete track ALL 319dMoving Data Track Move Moving the repeated portion ABEx Moving to the same track Ex Moving to another 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 Erasing a complete track ALL Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select ALL and pressExchanging Data Track Exchange Organizing the Songs You’ve Recorded Copying a Song Song CopyErasing Songs Song Erase If Card Full! appearsNaming Songs Song Name Saving Memory on the Memory Card Song OptimizeTo continue with the optimization, press Enter YES Saving the Current Settings to the Song Song Save Protecting a Song Song ProtectPress Cursor to move the cursor to PRT, and press Enter Hold down Stop and press RECCreating a Master Tape / Disc Recording to a Cassette Tape Recorder Analog ConnectionRecording to a Digital Recorder Digital Connection Disabling digital copying Digital Copy ProtectPress 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 Using the Insert Effects Preset patches PEffect Patches and Banks User patches UEditing Insert Effect Settings Press EffectsSelect an effect patch Press Cursor to move the cursor to EDIT, and press EnterSaving Insert Effects Settings Write Use Cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to enter the patch nameUsed According to the Mode Track 1-8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8Algorithm List Insert Effect Parameter FunctionsExample Output Mono Bass SIM Cosm Bass AMP Cosm Comp VCL Lo-Fi Box Noise SuppressorBank Simul 14. VO+GT AMP 15. VO+AC.SIM GuitarParameter List Acoustic Guitar SimulatorAcoustic Processor Bass SimulatorCompressor ChorusCosm Comp compressor/Limiter Delay De-esserDefretter DoublingFoot Volume EqualizerFlanger Lo-Fi BoxNoise Suppressor PhaserOctave Pitch Shifter PreampPitch With Cosm GTR AMP, Cosm Comp GTR, or VO+GT AMP algorithmsRing Modulator Slow AttackSpeaker Simulator Tremolo/PanVoice Transformer 100When Pedal is selected When Touch is selected PolarityWah 101What is Mastering Tool Kit? MasteringEditing the Mastering Tool Kit Settings When you finish mastering, press StopMastering 103Saving the Mastering Tool Kit Settings Write 104Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions AlgorithmBass Cut Filter InputExpander Mastering Tool Kit Parameter FunctionsMixer LimiterOutput 107Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ When using REVWhen using CHO/DLY Selecting the Loop EffectUsing the Loop Effects/Track EQ Adjusting How the Loop Effect is Applied109 Setting the Track EQ 110CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN Doubling Loop Effect Parameter FunctionsTrack EQ Parameter Functions LoGLoF HiGPrecautions for Pitch Correction Usage Fixing the Pitch of Vocals Pitch CorrectionPitch Correction Makeup of the Pitch CorrectionFixing the Pitch of Vocals Pitch Correction Using the Pitch Correction114 Saving the Pitch Correction Settings Write 115Type LO.MALE, HI.MALE, LO.FEML, HI.FEML Smooth 100116 Use Cursor to move the cursor to Insert and press EnterAuto #, -A#, B117 Smth Smooth 100-+100118 Section Using Rhythm 119Using the Rhythm About the PatternsAbout the Arrangements Types of patternsSwitching the Rhythm Mode Recording Rhythm PerformancesPerforming Arrangements and Patterns Selecting arrangementsPerforming patterns Selecting patterns122 Creating Original Arrangements Starting MeasurePattern Number Time SignatureInserting a Step Erasing a StepNaming Arrangements Creating Original ArrangementsErasing Arrangements Copying Arrangements125 Creating Original Patterns Creating Patterns in Realtime RecordingRealtime Recording Step RecordingCreating Original Patterns 127Measure QuantizeRehearsing recordings 128Deleting unneeded drum sounds Changing the metronome volume129 Creating Patterns in Step Recording 130131 Method 1 Inputting with the REC Track buttonsMethod 2 Inputting with the Enter Input the drum soundsNaming Patterns Changing the velocity132 MethodErasing Patterns Copying Patterns133 Selecting Drum Kits Using the Drum KitsPerforming the Drums Using the Drum Kits Creating Original Drum Kits Tone LoadLoading from the tracks 135Start Point S 136End Point E Copying drum sounds from other drum kits 137Changing the position pan of the drum sounds Erasing drum sounds138 Section Using CD-R RW Drive 139Precautions Setting the Time Between Songs Pre-GapCreating Audio CD Writing Songs to DiscsWhat is finalization? Creating Audio CD141 If you don’t finalizeViewing the Remaining Time for Recording on Audio CDs Playing Back Audio CDs142 Press Cursor to move the cursor to REMAIN, and press EnterWhat is finalizing? Enabling Playback on CD Players Finalize143 If you finalize144 Press Cursor to move the cursor to FINAL, and press EnterUsing the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange Data Saving Recorded Songs to CD-R/RW Discs BackupPress Cursor to move the cursor to BACKUP, and press Enter Press Cursor to move the cursor to DATA, and press Enter146 Using the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange DataPress Cursor to move the cursor to ALL, and press Enter Loading Saved Songs to a Memory Card Recover Loading all saved songs to a memory card All RecoverPress Cursor to move the cursor to RECOVER, and press Enter 147Copying and Writing Waveform Data 148Press Cursor to move the cursor to WAV, and press Enter Press Cursor to move the cursor to IMPORT, and press EnterCopying WAV/AIFF files as drum sounds Tone Load 149150 Using SMF Playing SMFs using external Midi instruments SMF Player151 Press Enter YES againLoading drum patterns from the CD-R/RW drive SMF Import 152Erasing Data from a CD-RW Disc CD-RW Erase 153Importing Songs from CDs to Audio Tracks Important NoticeSection Using Midi 155What is MIDI? Midi ConnectorsMidi Implementation Charts Midi FundamentalsUsing the Rhythm to Play an External Midi Sound Module Synchronizing with Midi DevicesPress Cursor to select RhyMIDI ch Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the Midi channelSynchronizing Playback with a Midi Sequencer Synchronized playback with the BR-900CD as the masterSynchronizing with Midi Devices 158159 Setting the MTC offsetWhat are drop and non-drop formats? Operating MMC-compatible devices with the BR-900CD Using MMC160 Section Using USB 161Compatible OS Before Using USB OverviewComposition of Data on Memory Cards Connecting a Computer Before Using USB Overview USB FolderWhen Using Windows XP/2000 163Reading backup data back into the BR-900CD from PC Recover With WindowsBacking Up the BR-900CD’s Data With Windows XPWith Windows Saving BR-900CD Track Data WAV/AIFF Format WAV Aiff Export165 166 ThereMy Computer, right-click on the Bossbr Icon or Removable disk * icon to EjectWhen loading to the tracks in mono When loading to the tracks in stereo167 Select Import with the TIME/VALUE dial, then press Enter168 Importing SMFs and Creating Patterns 169170 Loading Drum Sounds from WAV/AIFF Files Tone Load 171172 Using the BR-864 / BR-532’s Data 173174 With Macintosh 107When saving in mono When saving in stereo Saving BR-900CD Track Data WAV/AIFF Format WAV/AIFF ExportWith Macintosh 176177 Contents of the USB folder are automaticallyFile format selection screen returns to the display Loading WAV/AIFF Files BR-900CD Tracks WAV/AIFF Import 178179 133d180 181 182 183 184 Section Other Convenient Functions 185Adjusting the Display Contrast When Using a Foot Switch Using a Foot Switch or Expression PedalWhen Using an Expression Pedal Tuning an Instrument Tuner Explanation of the indications that appear while tuningChanging to the Tuner Check the following points before you beginTuning Setting the Reference Pitch of the TunerTuning an Instrument Tuner 189Using the Audio Sub Mix function External MixerUsing Condenser Microphones Phantom Power Phantom powerCopying Difficult Songs Phrase Trainer Canceling the Center Sound Center CancelSlowing Down the Speed Time Stretch Copying Difficult Songs Phrase Trainer 193Initializing All the BR-900CD’s Settings Initializing the BR-900CD’s SettingsInitializing the System Settings Initializing the Effect Settings Initializing the BR-900CD’s SettingsInitializing the Rhythm Arrangements/Patterns/Drum Kits 195Initializing the Memory Card 196Conserving Battery Power Power Save Deactivating the power save functionAbout the System Parameters Utility Parameter ListAbout the Sync Parameters Utility Parameter List About the Scrub Parameters199 200 Section Appendices 201Effect Patch List Patch Name AlgorithmEffect Patch List MIC 203Effect Patch List 204Pitch Correction Patch List Mastering Tool Kit Patch ListNo. Patch Name Arrangement / Pattern List Preset Arrangement ListEND 207 Preset Pattern ListPattern Name Initial Beat Measure Chorus / Delay / Doubling Parameter ListMixer Parameter *1 ReverbRecorder Parameter *1 Song Parameter *1System Parameter *2 Sync Parameter *2CD Parameter Scrub Parameter *3Rhythm Parameter *1 Arrangement Parameter *1Troubleshooting Problems with the SoundProblems with the Memory Card Problems with the CD-R/RW DriveSynchronization Problems Problems with USBError Messages Error Messages Disc Not Ready Drive BusyEvent Full Finalized DiscError Messages Not Available in Mastering Mode Power DownNot Blank Disc Not CD-RW DiscMidi Time Code Quarter Frame Messages Song Position PointerTiming Clock Active Sensing217 Commands Transmitted 218Locate MCP Decimal/Hexadecimal tableMidi Implementation Chart Specifications BR-900CD Digital Recording Studio221 Index SymbolsNumerics 223 CHO/DLY224 Erase225 226 MIC227 PVW228 SMF229 WAVTrack Sheet Declaration of Conformity 2SX