Creating original patterns

Copying patterns

1.Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is flashing.

2.Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “COPY,” and press [ENTER].

The Pattern Copy screen appears.

fig.03-429d

3.Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copy- destination arrangement.

S001–S100: Song Pattern 1–100

4.Press [ENTER].

The screen for confirming the copy appears.

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5.Press [ENTER] (YES) to copy. To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO).

Once the arrangement has been copied, the screen for selecting the copy destination returns to the display.

6.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.

Erasing patterns

1.Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is flashing.

2.Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to

“ERASE,” and press [ENTER].

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Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the pattern to be

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deleted.

 

 

4.

S001–S100: Song Pattern 1–100

 

 

If you want to delete the pattern, press [ENTER].

 

 

The screen for confirming the deletion appears.

 

fig.03-433d

5.Press [ENTER] (YES) to delete the pattern. To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO).

Once the deletion is complete, the screen for selecting the pattern to be deleted returns to the display.

6.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.

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BR-864 specifications

The Roland BR-864 is a compact and powerful digital recorder designed for musicians, songwriters, and audio producers seeking high-quality recording solutions without the complexity of larger studio equipment. With its user-friendly interface and impressive features, the BR-864 stands out as a versatile tool for capturing music ideas, practice sessions, and full-fledged recordings.

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Overall, the Roland BR-864 combines portability, functionality, and high-quality sound into a single unit that caters to the needs of modern musicians. Its wide range of features makes it an ideal choice for anyone looking to create, edit, and produce music effectively and efficiently.