Using the rhythm guide, Playing the rhythm guide

Recording/playing back a song

(5) Using the rhythm guide

What is the Rhythm Guide?

When you record, it is convenient to use the built-in rhythm guide.

The “rhythm guide” is a dedicated rhythm track that can not only play back rhythm sounds as a guide during recording, you can also use it to play internal rhythm patterns and original user-created rhythm patterns and to play and record these patterns as your own rhythm part performances.

By using the rhythm guide during recording, you can use the track editor to edit in units of measures, synchronize outputs with an external device, and perform other useful operations. For more details, refer to “Editing the performance on a track (track editing)” (p. 73) and “Synchronizing with MIDI devices” (p. 142).

You can also change the tempo or rhythm pattern during a song. For more details, refer to “Section 3 Using the Rhythm Guide” (p. 89).

The rhythm guide features two modes, “Pattern mode” and “Arrangement mode.”

Pattern Mode

You can perform patterns and create your own original patterns.

Arrangement Mode

You can perform arrangements and create your own original arrangements.

Patterns and arrangements are composed as shown below.

Pattern

These are drum performance phrases from one to several measures in length.

Internal patterns (preset patterns) include prepared patterns for intros, verses, fill-ins, and endings.

Arrangement

Patterns arranged in the order they are performed (for example, intro, verse, fill-in, and ending) and played at the selected tempo comprise a song.

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Intro Verse Fill Verse Ending

The rhythm guide is preset with a wide variety of arrangements, including the sound of a normal metronome. For more details regarding the preset arrangements, refer to “Arrangement/Pattern List” (p. 176).

Playing the rhythm guide

Each time you press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] of the RHYTHM GUIDE, the status changes as shown below.

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ARRANGE: Lit (Arrangement Mode)

When you press [PLAY] to start playback or recording, the rhythm arrangement. When [STOP] is pressed, the rhythm arrangement stops as well.

PATTERN: Flashing (Pattern Mode)

When you press [PLAY] to start playback or recording, the rhythm pattern. When [STOP] is pressed, the rhythm pattern stops as well.

No sound plays if “BREAK” is selected for the pattern (p. 177).

OFF: Unlit

The rhythm is turned off.

* When you adjust the volume of the rhythm guide, use the RHYTHM GUIDE fader.

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Changing arrangements

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

indicator lights up.

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2.Select an arrangement.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the Preset/Song and number.

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P: Preset / S: Song

Number Arrangement name

Quick Start

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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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.

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Roland BR-864 owner manual Using the rhythm guide, Playing the rhythm guide, Changing arrangements

Models: BR-864