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Roland BR-864 owner manual Display, Rear Panel

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Panel Descriptions

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Displays the menu screen, parameter setting screen, or other information, depending on the type of settings being made. If the screen is difficult to view, see “Adjusting the Display Contrast” (p. 26).

4. FRAME

Displays the frame number of the current position of the song.

At the factory settings, one second is set to 30 frames (non- drop).This is one type of a specification known as MTC (MIDI Time Code), and when you use the BR-864 to play in synchronization with another MIDI device, you will need to set both devices to the same MTC type.

“Synchronizing playback with a MIDI sequencer” (p. 142)

1. MEAS (MEASURE)

Displays the current position within the song. Indicated from left to right are the measure, beat, and clock.

2. TEMPO

The Rhythm Guide tempo is indicated here.

3. TIME

Displays the time of the current position of the song (hours- minutes-seconds).

5. REC MODE

The recording mode is indicated here.

6. Level Meter

During play mode, the volume levels of instruments being input, and volume levels of each track are displayed.

The levels displayed are the levels after the adjustments are made with the INPUT LEVEL knob and TRACK fader (i.e., post fader). You can select the level meter to display each type of level being set.

Rear Panel

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1. GUITAR/BASS jack

High-impedance input jack to directly connect your guitar or bass.

2. MIC jack (TRS/XLR types)

These jacks allow a mic to be connected.Both standard TRS jacks (p. 24) and XLR jacks are provided.

*If microphones are connected to both jacks, the TRS jack is given priority.

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3. LINE IN jack

These are input jacks for analog audio signals.These jacks are used to connect CD players and other audio devices and keyboards, rhythm machines, and other external sound modules.

4. LINE OUT jack

These are output jacks for the analog audio signal. You can connect tape recorders, or other recording devices to record the output analog signal from the BR-864.

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Roland BR-864 owner manual Display, Rear Panel

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 Section AppendicesSection 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 devices2 Turn on the BR-864 Quick StartListening 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 songs4 Turning off the power Listening to the demo songsMoving through a song in measures or beats Recording/playing back a song Turn on the power1 Preparing the memory card Formatting the memory card initialize2 Select the song to record Recording a new songRecording/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 without insert effects Recording/playing back a songBR-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 OperationsSetting the repeat portion Repeating Playback RepeatSection 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 SectionManually punching in and out using a foot switch Auto punching in and outSpecifying the area for auto punching in/out Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location How to RecordSection Re-recordingonly a mistake Punch-in/outSetting the portion to be repeated How to RecordRe-recordingonly a mistake Punch-in/out Canceling the Undo Redo Canceling an Operation Undo/RedoReversing the last operation Undo SectionUsing the insert effects Effect patches and banksBR-864 Editing insert effect settings Using the insert effectsSection Using the insert effects Saving insert effects settings WriteSection Using the insert effectsINPUT NORMAL INPUT<REC DRY>Putting multiple tracks together Bounce INPUTSeparate V-Track Putting multiple tracks together Bounce SectionSelecting the loop effect Using the loop effects/Track EQAdjusting how the loop effect is applied Using the loop effects/Track EQSection Using the loop effects/Track EQ Setting the Track EQMastering What is Mastering Tool Kit?BR-864 Mastering Editing the Mastering Tool Kit settingsSaving the Mastering Tool Kit settings Write SectionMastering Displaying the song information Displaying the remaining available recording timeDisplaying 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/MESCopying a complete track ALL SectionEditing 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/MESErasing a complete track ALL SectionEditing 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 SectionSaving memory on the memory card Song Optimize Naming songs Song NameOrganizing 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 tapeWhat is SCMS? SectionCreating a master tape MEMO Section Using the Rhythm GuideSection 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 arrangementsSelecting patterns Performing 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 original patterns Creating patterns in Realtime RecordingNote 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 SectionNaming patterns Changing the velocityDeleting unneeded drum sounds Erasing patterns Copying patternsSection Creating original patternsSelecting drum kits About the drum kitsPerforming the drums BR-864Creating original drum kits Tone Load Loading from the tracksSection About the drum kits Start Point “S”End Point “E” Copying drum sounds from other drum kits SectionAbout the drum kits Erasing drum sounds Changing the position pan of the 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 SectionHarmonist Lo-FiBoxInsert Effect Parameter Functions Noise Suppressor PhaserOctave Pitch ShifterPreamp Ring ModulatorInsert 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 FunctionsLoop Effect Parameter Functions Setting ProcedureSection 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 FunctionsUsing a foot switch or expression pedal When using a foot switchWhen using an expression pedal Tuning an instrument Tuner Changing to the 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 Synchronizing with MIDI devices MIDI FundamentalsSection Synchronizing with MIDI devices Synchronizing playback with a MIDI sequencerSection Synchronizing with MIDI devicesWhat are drop and non-dropformats? Using MMC Setting the MTC offsetOperating 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 Memory Card Initializing the BR-864’ssettingsSection 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 parametersAbout the effects Insert mode SectionUtility 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-864Backing up the BR-864’sdata With WindowsBOSS BR-864 Using the BR-532’sData With MacintoshBacking 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 SectionLoading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files With WindowsBOSS 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 *1Troubleshooting Problems with the soundSection 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 AccessoriesIndex SectionNumerics Index Index SectionIndex Index SectionIndex Section MEMOArtist ProjectClient Song NameRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONNOTICE AVIS1*SX