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Before Using USB

The BR-800 is equipped with a USB connector. When
connected to your computer, you’ll be able to perform the
following operations.

●

Use the BR-800 as an audio interface or control
surface (p. 119, p. 120).

●

Transfer audio data between the BR-800 and
your computer (p. 121).

●

Create original rhythms and drum kits for use
on the BR-800 (p. 88).

●

Back up BR-800 data (p. 123).

For details on USB operating requirements, refer to the
Roland website (http://www.roland.com/).
The BR-800 is shipped with a DVD-ROM that contains the
drivers you’ll need when connecting it to your computer, as
well as convenient software.
For details on the contents of the “BR-800 DVD-ROM,” refer
to “ReadmeEN.txt” on the “BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
You must install the USB driver into your computer before
connecting the BR-800 via USB to your computer.
The USB driver is on the included “BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
For details on the location of the USB driver, refer to
“ReadmeEN.txt” on the “BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
You should also carefully read the “Readme.htm” file in the
folder containing the driver for each operating system.
The folders and files created on the SD card are in the
following structure.

* Do not delete or rename any folder or file that’s been created
on the SD card.

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ROLAND folder

The BR-800’s data is saved in the following folders.

BR0 folder

A folder for each song contains the song data.

SKETCH folder

This folder contains the WAV files used in Song Sketch
mode.
If you place a WAV file from your computer into this
folder, you’ll be able to play it back on the BR-800.
WAV files created on the BR-800 can also be copied
from the SKETCH folder into your computer.
For details, refer to “Transferring WAV Files” (p. 121).

About the “BR-800 DVD-

ROM”

Installing the USB Driver

Data Structure on the SD

Card

SONG0001 Folder
Disk Information
Root Directory
ROLAND Folder
BR0 Folder
SONG0000 Folder
SKETCH
Folder
WAV File
Song Information
Effect Parameter
Pattern Sequence Data
Arrangement Sequence Data
Drum Kit Sound Data
Recorded Data
Recorded Temporary Data
Recorded Event Data
The folders are created
each song
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