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Roland BR-864 owner manual Owner’s Manual, Printing Conventions in This Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS BR-864 8-Track Digital Studio.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

•USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)

•IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)

These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

■Printing Conventions in This Manual

•Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons. [PLAY] PLAY button

[REC]

REC button

•Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer.

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Roland BR-864 owner manual Owner’s Manual, Printing Conventions in This Manual, •USING THE UNIT SAFELY page 2–3

Contents

Owner’s Manual •USING THE UNIT SAFELY page 2–3Printing Conventions in This Manual •IMPORTANT NOTES page 4–5distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet safe operation of the unit Placement Power Supply: Use of BatteriesMaintenance Additional PrecautionsUsing Memory Cards Before Using Memory Cards CompactFlashCopyright Windows: Windows Me/2000 or laterQuick Start ContentsSection 1 Recording Section 2 Editing Section 3 Using the Rhythm Guide Contents Section 4 EffectsAbout the drum kits Insert Effect Parameter FunctionsMastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions ContentsLoop Effect Parameter Functions Track EQ Parameter FunctionsSection 5 Other Convenient Functions Appendices SectionSection Introduction to the BR-864 FeaturesSimple operation Digital audio workstationTwo-waypower supply allows you to record anywhere Full complement of input connectors jacksPhrase Trainer Function Introduction to the BR-864Memory cards supported by your BR-864 How to remove the card protectorIntroduction to the BR-864 Formatting the memory card CompactFlashFront Panel Panel Descriptions23 24 25 16 18 30 33Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions Rear Panel DisplayInserting batteries Quick Start Quick StartListening to the demo songs 1 Connecting peripheral devicesQuick Start 2 Turn on the BR-864Listening to the demo songs 3 Listening to a demo song Adjusting the Display ContrastSelecting a song 1,4 3 2 2,3Changing the current position Playing Back a SongQuick Start Listening to the demo songsListening to the demo songs 4 Turning off the powerMoving through a song in measures or beats Recording/playing back a song Turn on the power1 Preparing the memory card Formatting the memory card initializeRecording a new song 2 Select the song to recordRecording/playing back a song 1 3 4,5 2,3 3 Connecting instrumentsQuick Start Recording/playing back a songTurning off the internal microphone Adjusting the input sensitivity1 3 2 2,3 Recording/playing back a songAdjusting the input level 4 Using insert effectsSwitch effect patches Quick StartRecording/playing back a song Recording without insert effectsBR-864 Playing the rhythm guide 5 Using the rhythm guideChanging arrangements Quick StartRecording/playing back a song Changing patternsBR-864 BR-864Selecting the recording track 6 Basic recordingAbout the recording REC modes Quick Start1 4 3 ProcedureRecording/playing back a song INPUT8 Overdubbing 7 Playing back recorded musicSilencing the sound of specific tracks Mute Quick StartAdjusting the tone Track EQ 9Adjusting the sound for each trackSetting the positioning pan of the sound Recording/playing back a songWhat is a loop effect? Adding width to the sound Loop EffectQuick Start Recording/playing back a songPutting multiple tracks together 10 Bounce1 2 3 2 6 Recording/playing back a song1 2,4 3,5 2,4 8 11 MasteringQuick Start Recording/playing back a song13 Removing the memory card 12 Turning off the powerRecording/playing back a song 5.Press ENTERSection 1 Recording Section RecordingSelecting the recording track RecordingChanging the position of the Changing V-Tracksinput sound RecordingRecording Recording OperationsRepeating Playback Repeat Setting the repeat portionSection Repeating Playback Repeat Setting the repeat portion with accurate timingRe-recordingonly a mistake Punch-in/out Manually punching in and out using RECManually punching in/out SectionAuto punching in and out Manually punching in and out using a foot switchSpecifying the area for auto punching in/out Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location How to RecordSection Re-recordingonly a mistake Punch-in/outHow to Record Setting the portion to be repeatedRe-recordingonly a mistake Punch-in/out Canceling the Undo Redo Canceling an Operation Undo/RedoReversing the last operation Undo SectionEffect patches and banks Using the insert effectsBR-864 Using the insert effects Editing insert effect settingsSection Using the insert effects Saving insert effects settings WriteSection Using the insert effectsINPUT NORMAL INPUT<REC DRY>INPUT Putting multiple tracks together BounceSeparate V-Track Putting multiple tracks together Bounce SectionSelecting the loop effect Using the loop effects/Track EQUsing the loop effects/Track EQ Adjusting how the loop effect is appliedSection Using the loop effects/Track EQ Setting the Track EQWhat is Mastering Tool Kit? MasteringBR-864 Mastering Editing the Mastering Tool Kit settingsSection Saving the Mastering Tool Kit settings WriteMastering Displaying the remaining available recording time Displaying the song informationDisplaying the memory card usage Section 2 Editing Section EditingRegistering a locator point Registering time Locator FunctionMoving to the locator point Deleting a locator pointSection Scrubbing to find the music starting/ending pointScrub Function Preview FunctionChanging the scrub points Copying data Track Copy Editing the performance on a track Track EditingCopying the repeated portion AB SectionEditing the performance on a track Track Editing Copying by specifying the time TME/MESSection Copying a complete track ALLEditing the performance on a track Track Editing Moving the repeated portion AB Moving data Track MoveSection Moving by specifying the time TME/MESEditing the performance on a track Track Editing Moving a complete track ALLErasing the repeated portion AB Erasing data Track EraseEditing the performance on a track Track Editing Erasing by specifying the time TME/MESSection Erasing a complete track ALLEditing the performance on a track Track Editing Editing the performance on a track Track Editing Exchanging data Track ExchangeCopying a Song Song Copy Organizing the songs you’ve recordedErasing songs Song Erase SectionNaming songs Song Name Saving memory on the memory card Song OptimizeOrganizing the songs you’ve recorded Protecting a song Song Protect Saving the current settings to the songSection Organizing the songs you’ve recordedDisabling digital copying Creating a master tapeSection What is SCMS?Creating a master tape MEMO Using the Rhythm Guide SectionSection 3 Using the Rhythm Guide About the patterns About the Rhythm GuideAbout the arrangements Types of patternsPerforming arrangements and patterns Switching the Rhythm Guide modeSelecting arrangements Performing arrangementsPerforming patterns Selecting patternsAbout the Rhythm Guide Section Creating original arrangementsStarting Measure Pattern NumberErasing a step Inserting a stepNaming arrangements Creating original arrangementsErasing arrangements Copying arrangementsSection Creating original arrangementsCreating patterns in Realtime Recording Creating original patternsNote concerning creation of patterns Creating original patterns SectionMeasure TempoCreating original patterns Rehearsing recordingsDeleting unneeded drum sounds Changing the metronome volumeSection Creating original patternsCreating original patterns Creating patterns in Step RecordingCreating original patterns SNARE SectionChanging the velocity Naming patternsDeleting unneeded drum sounds Erasing patterns Copying patternsSection Creating original patternsSelecting drum kits About the drum kitsPerforming the drums BR-864Loading from the tracks Creating original drum kits Tone LoadSection Start Point “S” About the drum kitsEnd Point “E” Section Copying drum sounds from other drum kitsAbout the drum kits Changing the position pan of the drum sounds Erasing drum soundsAbout the drum kits Section 4 Effects Section EffectsInsert Effect Parameter Functions Setting ProcedureBANK: GUITAR Algorithm List1. COSM GTR AMP 2. ACOUSTIC SIM4.COSM COMP GTR 3. BASS SIM5. GTR SYNTH 6. ACOUSTIC GTR8. COSM BASS AMP 7. BASS MULTI9. COSM COMP BSS Section10. VOCAL MULTI BANK: MIC12. COSM COMP VCL 11. VOICE TRANS14. LO-FIBOX BANK: LINE 13. STEREO MULTIBANK: SIMUL 15. VO+GT AMP Section17. VO+ACOUSTIC 16. VO+AC.SIM–ASIM–COMP–NS–DLY– –COMP–EQ–NS–DLY–Acoustic Guitar Simulator Parameter ListAcoustic Processor Bass SimulatorCOSM Comp compressor/Limiter CompressorDe-esser DefretterEnhancer DelayDoubling EqualizerFlanger Foot VolumeGuitar Synth Insert Effect Parameter FunctionsInsert Effect Parameter Functions SectionLo-FiBox HarmonistInsert Effect Parameter Functions Noise Suppressor PhaserOctave Pitch ShifterRing Modulator PreampInsert Effect Parameter Functions Speaker Simulator Slow AttackTremolo/Pan SectionInsert Effect Parameter Functions Voice TransformerAlgorithm Mastering Tool Kit Parameter FunctionsSetting Procedure SectionInput Bass Cut FilterParameter List EqualizerCompressor ExpanderSection Mastering Tool Kit Parameter FunctionsLimiter MixerOutput Mastering Tool Kit Parameter FunctionsSetting Procedure Loop Effect Parameter FunctionsSection REVERB CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN DoublingParameter List Loop Effect Parameter FunctionsSetting Procedure Track EQ Parameter FunctionsParameter List SectionMEMO Section 5 Other Convenient Functions Section Other Convenient FunctionsWhen using a foot switch Using a foot switch or expression pedalWhen using an expression pedal Changing to the tuner Tuning an instrument TunerSection Setting the reference pitch of the tuner TuningCopying difficult songs Phrase Trainer Canceling the center sound Center Cancel functionSlowing down the speed Time Stretch function Press PHRASE TRAINERCopying difficult songs Phrase Trainer MIDI Fundamentals Synchronizing with MIDI devicesSection Synchronizing with MIDI devices Synchronizing playback with a MIDI sequencerSynchronizing with MIDI devices SectionWhat are drop and non-dropformats? Setting the MTC offset Using MMCOperating MMC-compatibledevices with the BR-864 Synchronizing with MIDI devices SectionExternal Mixer Using the Audio Sub Mix functionInitializing all the BR-864’ssettings Initializing the BR-864’ssettingsInitializing the system settings SectionInitializing the BR-864’ssettings Initializing the effect settingsInitializing the BR-864’ssettings Initializing the Memory CardSection Deactivating the power save function Conserving battery power Power SaveAbout the System parameters Utility parameter listAbout the Sync parameters SectionUtility parameter list About the Scrub parametersSection About the effects Insert modeUtility parameter list MEMO Section 6 USB Section USBCompatible OS Before Using USB OverviewComposition of data on memory cards Root Directory ROLAND Folder BR0 FolderSection Connecting a computerEx. Windows XP BOSS_BR-864With Windows Backing up the BR-864’sdataBOSS BR-864 With Macintosh Using the BR-532’sDataBacking up the BR-864’sdata With Windows Backing up the BR-864’sdataWith Macintosh With WindowsWhen saving in stereo When saving in monoWith Windows SectionWith Macintosh When saving in mono When saving in stereoSection When loading to the tracks in stereo When loading to the tracks in monoWith Windows BOSS_BR-864Section With MacintoshPage With Windows Importing SMFs and creating patternsSection BOSS_BR-864Importing SMFs and creating patterns With MacintoshImporting SMFs and creating patterns SectionWith Windows Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF filesBOSS BR-864 Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files SectionLoading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files With MacintoshLoading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files SectionMEMO Section 7 Appendices Section AppendicesArrangement / Pattern List Preset Arrangement ListArrangement / Pattern List Preset Pattern ListMixer Parameter *1 Parameter ListSong Parameter *1 Recorder Parameter *1System Parameter *2 Sync Parameter *2Insert Mode Parameter *3 Scrub Parameter *3Rhythm Guide Parameter *1 Arrangement Parameter *1Problems with the sound TroubleshootingSection Synchronization problems Cannot synchronize Problems with the memory cardProblems with USB Other problemsSection Error MessagesError Messages 1. TRANSMITTED DATA MIDI ImplementationSection Channel Voice MessageMIDI Machine Control Command Reference 2. MIDI Machine ControlMIDI Time Code Commands Full Message MIDI Machine Control CommandsMIDI Machine Control MMC Command 3. Supplementary materialMIDI Implementation Information Field / Response Reference8-TRACKDIGITAL STUDIO MIDI Implementation ChartDate : Mar. 1, Model BR-864BR-864:Digital Studio SpecificationsDimensions SpecificationsWeight AccessoriesSection IndexNumerics Index Index SectionIndex Index SectionIndex Section MEMOArtist ProjectClient Song NameRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONNOTICE AVIS1*SX