Roland BR-864 owner manual Harmonist, Lo-FiBox, Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Harmonist

“Harmonist” is the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to create harmonics based on diatonic scales.

*This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter is set to “HARMONIST.”

*Since pitch and attack information for the input sounds selected with the INPUT SELECT button are detected, the sounds do not play correctly unless the effect’s Insert mode (p. 59) is set to “INPUT<NORMAL>” or “INPUT<REC DRY>.”

*Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.

Key

Specify the key of the song you are playing. By specifying the key, you can create harmonies that fit the key of the song. The key setting corresponds to the key of the song (#, b) as follows.

Interval -1 oct–Tonic– +1 oct

This sets the intervals for the harmony sound pitch.

D:E 100:0–0:100

This adjusts the volume balance of the direct and harmony sound.

Separation -100– +100

Adjusts the diffusion. The panning of the direct sound and harmony sound can be spread to left and right.

*This effect is obtained with stereo recording (using two tracks).

Lo-Fi Box

Produces a lo-fi sound.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the lo-fi box effect on/off.

Type

Select the mode of the lo-fi box.

RADIO:

The sound will appear to be heard from an AM radio.

*By adjusting “Tuning,” you can simulate the sounds that occur when you adjust the tuning frequency of the radio.

PLAYER:

The sound will appear to be heard from a gramophone. The noise caused by scratches and dust on the record are is simulated.

DIGITAL:

This allows you to create a “lo-fi” sound by lowering the sample rate and/or decreasing the number of bits. Realtime modify filters connected in series allow you to reshape the sound freely.

■When “RADIO” or “PLAYER” is selected

Tuning 0–100

This is a parameter for “RADIO.” It simulates the sounds that occur when you adjust the tuning frequency of an AM radio.

Wow Flt 0–100

This is a parameter for “PLAYER.” It simulates the wow and flutter which occur when the speed of the turntable is not constant.

Noise	0–100
This simulates noise.
Filter	0–100
Adjusts the filter.
D:E	100:0–0:100

This adjusts the volume balance of the direct and effect sounds.

■When “DIGITAL” is selected

Pre Filter OFF, ON

This filter decreases digital distortion. When turned off, you can create an intense lo-fi sound incorporating digital distortion.

Smpl Rate	OFF, 1/2–1/32
Modify the sample rate.
Bit	OFF, 15–1

Modify the number of data bits. If this is turned off, the number of data bits will be unchanged. If an extremely low number of bits is selected, loud noise may appear even when there is no sound, depending on the input source. In such cases, raise the threshold of the noise suppressor.

Post Fltr OFF, ON

This filter decreases the digital distortion produced by lo-fi. By turning this off, you can create an extremely lo-fi sound.

Fx Level 0–100

Adjust the volume of the lo-fi sound.

Dir Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

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