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3.Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “MMC Master,” and

turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MMC mode.

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OFF: MMC will not be transmitted.

MASTER: MMC information is sent. The BR-864 becomes the master of the external MIDI instrument.

*For details on the MMC functionality supported by the BR- 864, read “MIDI Implementation” (p. 185).

4.Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Sync Gen,” and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set “MTC.”

5.Make settings on your sequencer software.

Make the following settings on your sequencer software. For details on making these settings, refer to the manual for your sequencer software.

MTC: receive

MTC type: same setting as the MTC Type selected on the BR-864

MMC: receive

6.Press [UTILITY] (or 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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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.

At the heart of the BR-864 is its ability to record up to eight tracks simultaneously. This is a significant advantage for musicians who often find themselves layering various instruments and vocals. The device features a built-in high-quality microphone and two combo input jacks, allowing for easy connectivity of guitars or microphones. Additionally, the BR-864 supports both XLR and 1/4-inch inputs, providing flexibility for a variety of sound sources.

One of the standout technologies of the BR-864 is its 16-bit/44.1kHz uncompressed audio quality. This ensures that recordings maintain their clarity and detail, making it suitable for both studio and live settings. Musicians can easily engage with the onboard effects including reverb, delay, and compression, which helps enhance the overall sound without needing to rely on external equipment.

The BR-864 also features a built-in metronome and a variety of rhythm patterns to aid in practice and songwriting. This feature is particularly beneficial for musicians looking to develop their timing and arrangement skills. The device is equipped with a multi-track editing feature, allowing users to cut, copy, paste, and loop tracks with precision, resulting in a polished final product.

For ease of use, the BR-864 includes an intuitive LCD screen display, which helps users navigate its numerous features quickly. The onboard effects and editing tools are accessible via a series of simple buttons, which is especially advantageous for those who may not be technically inclined.

The unit is powered by batteries or an AC adapter, making it portable and ideal for taking to gigs or rehearsals. Its robust design ensures durability, allowing it to withstand the rigors of regular use. The BR-864 also provides USB connectivity, enabling easy file transfer to computers for further mixing, editing, or sharing.

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.

Contents

REC Printing Conventions in This Manual Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Page Placement Power Supply Use of BatteriesMaintenance Additional Precautions Copyright Before Using Memory Cards CompactFlashCompatible OS Driver Contents Canceling an Operation Undo/Redo ContentsUsing the insert effects Recording Displaying the song information MasteringRegistering time Locator Function Search for the music’s start and end Scrub/Preview Creating a master tape Contents Organizing the songs you’ve recordedAbout the Rhythm Guide Creating original arrangements Insert Effect Parameter Functions 110 About the drum kits 104 Loop Effect Parameter Functions 131 Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions 127Track EQ Parameter Functions 133 Algorithm Tuning an instrument Tuner 137 Using a foot switch or expression pedal 136Conserving battery power Power Save 150 Copying difficult songs Phrase Trainer 139 Backing up the BR-864’s data 158 Before Using USB Overview 156Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-864 tracks WAV/AIFF Import 164 Importing SMFs and creating patterns 167 Introduction to the BR-864 FeaturesSimple operation Digital audio workstation Two-way power supply allows you to record anywhere Full complement of input connectors jacksPhrase Trainer Function Memory cards supported by your BR-864 How to remove the card protectorFormatting the memory card CompactFlash Recommended Products Front Panel Panel Descriptions Tuner button Panel Descriptions Input Level knobZero button REW button Track button REC Mode Recording Mode buttonDELETE/MUTE button PAN button ENTER/YES button Headphones jackEXIT/NO button Cursor buttons Rear Panel Display Inserting batteries Quick Start Listening to the demo songs Connecting peripheral devices Play Screen Turn on the BR-864Lower the Master fader on the BR-864 Listening to a demo song Adjusting the Display ContrastSelecting a song Changing the current position Playing Back a SongElapsed time display Moving to the start of a play Moving through a song in measures or beats Turning off the powerMake sure that playback of the song is stopped Preparing the memory card Turn on the powerFormatting the memory card initialize Inserting the memory card Recording a new song Select the song to recordAbout data types Recording time Choose which jack you will use to connect your instrument Connecting instrumentsTurn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired data type Turning off the internal microphone Adjusting the input sensitivity Adjusting the input level Using insert effectsSwitch effect patches Level meter display GTR Recording without insert effectsMIC LIN Line What is the Rhythm Guide? Using the rhythm guidePlaying the rhythm guide Changing arrangements Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns Changing patterns Selecting the recording track Basic recordingAbout the recording REC modes If Input Select GUITAR/BASS or MIC are lit What is a Mastering Tool Kit? ProcedureWhen you finish recording, press Stop Overdubbing Playing back recorded musicSilencing the sound of specific tracks Mute Press Zero to move to the time location Adjusting the tone Track EQ Adjusting the sound for each trackSome tips for overdubbing Press PAN When using CHO/DLY What is a loop effect?When using REV Press Loop Effects When using CHO/DLY When using REV Press Cursor to display the Send Level settings screenBounce Putting multiple tracks together Tracks with recorded data Tracks without data Mastering Removing the memory card Section Recording Selecting the recording track Recording Changing the position Input sound Changing V-TracksPress V-TRACK Press Cursor to display Tone Load Recording 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 Order to use a foot switch Manually punching in and out using a foot switchAuto punching in and out Specifying the area for auto punching in/out Make sure that the Auto Punch ON/OFF indicator is dark How to RecordErasing a registered auto punch in/out location Press Stop Press Auto Punch ON/OFF Setting the portion to be repeated Canceling the Undo Redo Canceling an Operation Undo/RedoReversing the last operation Undo Press UNDO/REDO Preset patches P Using the insert effectsEffect patches and banks User patches U Press Effects Editing insert effect settingsSelect an effect patch Press Cursor to move the cursor to EDIT, and press Enter Entering the patch name Saving insert effects settings WriteUse Cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to enter the patch name Track 1-8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to switch the Insert Mode Input Putting multiple tracks together Bounce Press Play to check the sound bounced to tracks 3 Putting multiple tracks together Bounce When using CHO/DLY Using the loop effects/Track EQWhen using REV Selecting the loop effect 705d Adjusting how the loop effect is applied Setting the Track EQ Mastering What is Mastering Tool Kit? When you finish mastering, press Stop Editing the Mastering Tool Kit settingsCarry out Steps 1-6 from p , and switch to Mastering mode Press Exit to return to the Play screen Press REC 808d Saving the Mastering Tool Kit settings Write Displaying the remaining available recording time Displaying the song informationDisplaying the memory card usage Section Editing Registering a locator point Registering time Locator FunctionMoving to the locator point Deleting a locator point Scrub Function Scrubbing to find the music starting/ending pointPreview Function Hold down Stop and press Play Enabling use of the Preview function with REW and FF Changing the scrub pointsPress REW Preview to Press FF Copying data Track Copy About the Measure/Time Specification screenCopying the repeated portion AB Ex Copying twice to the same track Ex Copying twice to another track Copying by specifying the time TME/MES 319d Copying a complete track ALL Moving the repeated portion AB Moving data Track MoveEx Moving twice to the same track Ex Moving twice to another track Press 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 Press Cursor to move the cursor to ERS, and press Enter Erasing data Track Erase Erasing by specifying the time TME/MES Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select ALL and press Erasing a complete track ALL Exchanging data Track Exchange Copying a Song Song Copy Organizing the songs you’ve recordedErasing songs Song Erase If No more Memory! appears Naming songs Song Name Saving memory on the memory card Song OptimizeTo continue with the optimization, press Enter YES Protecting a song Song Protect Saving the current settings to the songPress Cursor to move the cursor to PRT, and press Enter Hold down Stop and press REC Recording to a cassette tape recorder analog connection Creating a master tapeRecording to a digital recorder digital connection Disabling digital copying Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the on What is SCMS? Memo Section About the patterns About the Rhythm GuideAbout the arrangements Types of patterns Performing arrangements and patterns Switching the Rhythm Guide modeSelecting arrangements Performing arrangements Performing patterns Selecting patterns Starting Measure Creating original arrangementsPattern Number Time Signature Erasing a step Inserting a stepNaming arrangements Copying arrangements Press Enter YES to copy. To cancel, press Exit noErasing arrangements Once you have decided on the copy destination, press Enter Creating patterns in Realtime Recording Creating original patternsRealtime Recording Step Recording Quantize MeasureIndicated in the matrix Rhythm PAD Lit Rehearsing recordings Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the metronome volume Changing the metronome volumeDeleting unneeded drum sounds Press Cursor repeatedly to move the cursor to Click 100 Creating patterns in Step Recording Method 1 Inputting with the REC Track buttons 101Method 2 Inputting with the Enter Input the drum sound Changing the velocity Naming patterns102 Method Erasing patterns Copying patterns103 Selecting drum kits About the drum kitsPerforming the drums Loading from the tracks Creating original drum kits Tone LoadAbout the drum kits 105 Start Point S 106End Point E 107 Copying drum sounds from other drum kitsPress Tone Load or Exit to return to the Play screen Changing the position pan of the drum sounds Erasing drum sounds108 109 Section Effects Insert Effect Parameter Functions Setting Procedure Insert Effect Parameter Functions Algorithm List111 112 Bass SIM 113 Bass Multi 114 Bank MIC Vocal Multi Cosm Comp VCL Lo-Fi Noise Suppressor 115Guitar 116 16. VO+AC.SIM Acoustic Guitar Simulator Parameter ListAcoustic Processor Bass Simulator Cosm Comp compressor/Limiter CompressorDe-esser Defretter Enhancer DelayDoubling Equalizer Flanger Foot VolumeGuitar Synth 120 121 Lo-Fi Box Harmonist122 Noise Suppressor PhaserOctave Pitch Shifter Ring Modulator Preamp124 Speaker Simulator Slow AttackTremolo/Pan 125 Wah Voice Transformer126 Algorithm Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions Input Bass Cut FilterMastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions 128 129 Expander Limiter MixerOutput 130 Loop Effect Parameter Functions Loop Effect Parameter Functions CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN Doubling132 Lo G Track EQ Parameter FunctionsLo F Hi G 134 135 Section Other Convenient Functions When using a foot switch Using a foot switch or expression pedalWhen using an expression pedal Press Cursor and select Foot SW Explanation of the indications that appear while tuning Tuning an instrument TunerPress Tuner to access the Tuner screen Changing to the tuner Setting the reference pitch of the tuner TuningTuning an instrument Tuner 138 Copying difficult songs Phrase Trainer Canceling the center sound Center Cancel functionSlowing down the speed Time Stretch function 140 Copying difficult songs Phrase Trainer About Midi Implementation Charts Midi ConnectorsSynchronizing with Midi devices Midi Fundamentals Synchronized playback with the BR-864 as the master Synchronizing playback with a Midi sequencerSynchronizing with Midi devices 142 What are drop and non-drop formats? 143 Setting the MTC offset Using MMCOperating MMC-compatible devices with the BR-864 144 145 External Mixer Using the Audio Sub Mix function Initializing all the BR-864’s settings Initializing the BR-864’s settingsInitializing the system settings 148 Initializing the effect settings 149 Initializing the Memory Card Deactivating the power save function Conserving battery power Power Save About the System parameters Utility parameter listAbout the Sync parameters Utility parameter list About the Scrub parameters152 Insert Mode About the effects Insert mode153 154 155 USB Compatible OS Before Using USB OverviewComposition of data on memory cards Before Using USB Overview USB Folder Connecting a computer157 With Windows Backing up the BR-864’s data With Macintosh Using the BR-532’s DataBacking up the BR-864’s data 159 With Windows 160With Macintosh Delete the BR-864 Roland folder When saving in stereo When saving in monoPress Cursor to select the file format, then press Enter Mono Saving BR-864 track data in WAV/AIFF format WAV/AIFF Export When saving in mono When saving in stereo162 Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the track to be saved 119d 163 When loading to the tracks in stereo When loading to the tracks in mono 165 Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-864 tracks WAV/AIFF ImportUse Cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify 166 434d Importing SMFs and creating patterns 168 Importing SMFs and creating patterns 169 513d Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files 171 Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF filesPress Cursor to move the cursor to FILE, and press Enter 172 173 174 175 Section Appendices Arrangement / Pattern List Preset Arrangement ListEND Arrangement / Pattern List Preset Pattern List177 Pattern Name Initial Beat Measure Parameter List Chorus / Delay / DoublingMixer Parameter *1 Reverb Song Parameter *1 Recorder Parameter *1System Parameter *2 Sync Parameter *2 Scrub Parameter *3 Insert Mode Parameter *3Rhythm Guide Parameter *1 Arrangement Parameter *1 Problems with the sound Troubleshooting Synchronization problems Cannot synchronize Problems with the memory cardProblems with USB Other problems Error Messages Power Down Error Messages ERROR! No FileLack of Event Mastering Mode! Step disallowed Timing Clock Song Position PointerActive Sensing Midi Time Code Quarter Frame Messages 186 187 Commands TransmittedLocate MCP Decimal/Hexadecimal table Midi Implementation Chart BR-864 Digital Studio Specifications 190 Numerics Index GUITAR/BASS 192 MIC 193 194 REV 195 Utility 196 197 Track Sheet Insert Mode Patch Mastering Tool Kit Avis

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