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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
********** 2SX
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
BR-900CD Digital Recording Studio.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2005 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
■
Printing Conventions in This Manual
•Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.
[PLAY]
PLAY button
[REC]
REC button
•Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which
you can refer.
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE:
BROWN:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
NEUTRAL
LIVE
For the U.K.
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
For EU Countries
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NOTICE
AVIS
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name :
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
Telephone :
BR-900CD
Digital Recording Studio
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002c
•Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adaptor.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
•Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with
the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the
installation matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may
use a different polarity, or be designed for a
different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
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009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements and
short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
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010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
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011
•Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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012c
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” sheet when:
• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has
been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
•The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
2
3
013
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
•Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” sheet.
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019
• Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken
apart, or thrown into fire or water.
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023
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components
may result.
101b
• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
their location or position does not interfere with
their proper ventilation.
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102d
• Always grasp only the output plug or the body of
the AC adaptor when plugging into, or
unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.
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103b
• Any accumulation of dust between the AC
adaptor and the power outlet can result in poor
insulation and lead to fire. Periodically wipe away
such dust with a dry cloth. Also, disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet whenever the
unit is to remain unused for an extended period of
time.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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107d
• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output
plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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108b
•Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor
and all cords coming from external devices.
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109b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.
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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.
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111: Selection
• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak
and cause damage or injury. In the interest of
safety, please read and observe the following
precautions (p. 23).
•Carefully follow the installation instructions for
batteries, and make sure you observe the correct
polarity.
• Avoid using new batteries together with used
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types
of batteries.
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to
remain unused for an extended period of time.
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth
or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the
discharge from the battery compartment. Then
install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of
the skin, make sure that none of the battery
discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise
the utmost caution so that none of the discharge
gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the
affected area with running water if any of the
discharge has entered the eyes.
• Never keep batteries together with metallic
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,
hairpins, etc.
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112
• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance
with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that
may be observed in the region in which you live.
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118a
• Should you remove screws, keep them in a safe
place out of children's reach, so there is no chance
of them being swallowed accidentally.
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120
• Always turn the phantom power off when
connecting any device other than condenser
microphones that require phantom power. You
risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply
phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio
playback devices, or other devices that don't
require such power. Be sure to check the specifica-
tions of any microphone you intend to use by
referring to the manual that came with it.
(This instrument's phantom power: +48 V DC, 7
mA Max)
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4
IMPORTANT NOTES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply: Use of Batteries
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
302
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a
cause for concern.
303a
• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s
power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer
to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.
304a
• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the
power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you
may have connected. This way, you can prevent
malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or
move it farther away from the source of interference.
352a
•This device may interfere with radio and television reception.
Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
•Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices,
such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit.
Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or
while conversing. Should you experience such problems,
you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a
greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.
354a
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
355b
• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation
has completely evaporated.
Maintenance
401a
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind,
to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
452
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be backed up on a memory
card/computer, or written down on paper (when
possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the
loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when
circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we
regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and
Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
you periodically save a backup copy of important data
you have stored in the unit’s memory on a memory card /
computer.
552
•Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory or a memory
card once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
559a
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
561
• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5 or
BOSS FV-300L; sold separately). By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or
damage to the unit.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-
turer of the cable.
5
IMPORTANT NOTES
Handling CD-ROMs
801
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded
surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may
not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a
commercially available CD cleaner.
Before Using Memory Cards
(CompactFlash)
Using Memory Cards
704
•Carefully insert the Memory card all the way in—until it is
firmly in place.
705
• Never touch the terminals of the Memory card. Also,
avoid getting the terminals dirty.
707
• This unit’s memory card slot accepts CompactFlash
memory cards. Microdrive storage media by IBM are not
compatible.
708
• CompactFlash cards are constructed using precision
components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular
note to the following.
• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity,
be sure to discharge any static electricity from your
own body before handling the cards.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with
the contact portion of the cards.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or
vibration.
•Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles,
or other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85°
C).
• Do not allow cards to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.
Copyright
851
•Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public
performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part,
of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public
performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a
third party is prohibited by law.
853
• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a
copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsi-
bility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of
third-party copyrights arising through your use of this
unit.
204
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
206e
* Screen shots in this documents are reprinted with
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
206j
* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft®
Windows® operating system.”
207
* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
209
* MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
6
Before Using CD-R/RW Discs
Two different types of recordable disc can be used with the
BR-900CD—namely, CD-R discs and CD-RW discs.
What is a CD-R disc?
CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) is a CD to which data can
be written. It is not possible to erase or move the data that
has been written.
This type of disc should be used to create audio CDs that will
be played on standard CD players. Playback of CD-RW discs
will not be possible on this type of equipment. In addition,
even if you have created an audio CD using a CD-R disc,
playback will only be possible on players that support the
playback of recordable discs.
What is a CD-RW disc?
CD-RW (Compact Disc ReWritable) is a CD that can be
written and erased. As a result, this type of recordable disc
can be used again and again.
While you can create audio CDs using CD-RW discs, it will
not be possible to play these CDs on a standard CD player.
(You will, however, be able to play these discs using the BR-
900CD's CD-R/RW drive.)
Handling the CD-R/RW disc drive
When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the
supplied AC adaptor.
The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used while running on
battery power.
●
Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free
from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle,
be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible
range.
●
Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been
moved to a location with a level of humidity that is
greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes
in the environment can cause condensation to form
inside the drive, which will adversely affect the
operation of the drive and/or damage CD-R/RW discs.
When the unit has been moved, allow it to become
accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours)
before operating it.
●
Avoid using the CD-R/RW drive in locations with high
temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution can
result in the drive becoming unable to operate correctly
or in write errors. In addition, this type of environment
can also reduce the lifespan of the CD-R/RW drive.
●
Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down.
●
To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert
only CD-R/RW discs into the disc drive. Never insert
any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins,
or any other foreign objects inside the drive.
●
Do not touch the lens.
●
When the lens is dirty, clean the lens with a commercial
lens blower.
●
If a write error occurs, carry out cleaning using a
commercially available CD-RW drive lens cleaner.
* Note that some commercially available cleaners are intended
for CD-R drives, while others are intended for CD-RW drives.
Be sure to select a cleaner for CD-RW drives.
* Never use commercially available cleaner intended for
standard CD players. This type of cleaner cannot be used to
clean the BR-900CD's write lens.
* Even if the recommended type of CD-R/RW disc is used in a
perfectly normal CD-R/RW drive, the possibility of write
errors cannot be completely eliminated. Please be aware that
this type of problem can still occur as a result of variations in
CD-R/RW drives and CD-R/RW disc manufacturing
differences.
Handling CD-R/RW discs
* In addition to the following precautions, please also read the
instructions provided with the CD-R/RW discs.
●
DO NOT play a CD-R/RW disc (CD-R/RW disc on
which song data has been backed up) on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level
that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to
speakers or other system components may result.
●
Upon handling the discs, please observe the following.
❍
Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc.
❍
Do not use in dusty areas.
❍
Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an
enclosed vehicle.
●
Keep the disc in the case.
Compatibility of CD-R/RW discs
and drives
●
Ensure that the recommended type of CD-R/RW discs
are always used. Failure to observe this precaution can
lead to an increase in the frequency of write errors.
●
Even when the recommended type of disc is used, there
is still a possibility that write errors can occur. Please be
aware that this type of problem can still result from
variations in CD-R/RW drives and CD-R/RW disc
manufacturing differences.
●
The usage of discs with printable labels is not
recommended, even if these discs are of the
recommended type. Certain storage conditions can cause
discs with printable labels to warp, and write errors can
occur as a result.
7
Notes When Using Mics
When you insert a CD-R/RW disc
to built in CD-R/RW drive...
When you insert a CD-R/RW disc to built in CD-R/RW
drive, lock the CD-R/RW disc at correct position according
to “Insert a CD-R/RW disc” below. Please be careful to lock a
CD-R/RW disc correctly. Unless, it is possible that the disc
tray is stuck and unable to remove a CD-R/RW disc.
Inserting a CD-R/RW disc
1.
Press the eject button and open a disc tray.
2.
Pull out a disc tray.
3.
Locate the position of center hole of CD-R/RW disc at
stopper of CD-R/RW drive.
4.
Press the CD-R/RW disc downward. The CD-R/RW
disc will be locked by 3 clips of the stopper.
fig.CD set
* As a certain amount of force must be applied for insertion,
always confirm that the CD-R/RW disc has been correctly
inserted. Failure to properly and fully insert a disc can result
in an inability to carry out writing correctly.
5.
Press disc tray until it is locked in the BR-900CD.
Removing a CD-R/RW disc
1.
Hold the stopper downward and remove a CD-R/RW
disc from outer rim.
fig.CD eject
If a disc tray does not open
If the power is turned off with the disc still in the drive (such
as due to a power failure), the disc tray cannot be opened by
pressing the eject button. In this case, you can insert a piece
of wire to force the tray open.
fig.Hole
Make sure the BR-900CD’s power has been turned OFF
before attempting to use the emergency eject hole. If you
insert something while the power is on, the disc could get
damaged, or unexpected problems may occur.
Notes When Using Mics
Always be sure to switch the phantom power off except when connecting condenser mics requiring a phantom power supply.
Supplying phantom power to dynamic mics, audio playback equipment, and other devices that do not use phantom power may
cause damage to your equipment.
For mic specifications, please refer to the owner’s manual for whatever model of mic you are using.
* BR-900CD Phantom Power: +48 V DC, 7 mA Max.
Phantom power is supplied to the XLR connectors for MIC 1 and MIC 2 simultaneously. The phantom power cannot be switched
on or off for each connector individually.
If simultaneously using mics that require phantom power with those that don't, then connect any mic that does not need phantom
power to one of the 1/4” phone jacks. Phantom power is supplied only to the XLR connectors, not to the 1/4” phone jacks.
To connect mics to the 1/4” phone jacks, use a commercially available XLR-to-phone adapter cable or other form of adapter.
Emergency eject hole
8
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...................2
IMPORTANT NOTES ..........................4
Before Using CD-R/RW Discs.............6
Notes When Using Mics ....................7
Introduction to the BR-900CD..........14
Features.......................................................................14
Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD.....16
How to remove the card protector....................16
Panel Descriptions ..........................17
Front Panel..................................................................17
Rear Panel...................................................................22
Inserting Batteries......................................................23
Quick Start ............................ 25
Connecting Peripheral Devices ........26
Inserting a Memory Card.........................................27
Turning On / Off the BR-900CD ......28
Turning On the Power ..............................................28
Turning Off the Power..............................................28
Listening to a Demo Song ...............29
Selecting a song (Song Select) ............................29
Playing back a song .............................................29
Changing the current position...........................30
Recording/Playing Back a Song .....31
(1) Preparing the Memory Card ..............................31
(2) Turning On the Power ........................................31
Formatting the memory card (Initialize)..........31
(3) Selecting the Song to Record..............................32
Recording a new song (Song New)...................32
(4) Connecting Instruments .....................................33
Choose which jack you will use to connect your
instrument.............................................................33
Press the INPUT SELECT button of the
instrument that you want to record ..................34
Turning on the internal microphone.................34
Adjusting the input sensitivity ..........................35
Adjusting the input level ....................................35
(5) Using Insert Effects..............................................35
Switch effect patches ...........................................35
Recording without insert effects........................36
(6) Using the Rhythm................................................37
Playing the Rhythm.............................................37
Changing arrangements......................................37
Changing patterns ...............................................38
Changing the tempo of the arrangements or
patterns..................................................................38
Tapping to change the tempo of the
arrangements or patterns....................................38
(7) Basic Recording ....................................................39
Selecting the recording track..............................39
About the recording (REC) modes ....................39
Procedure ..............................................................40
(8) Playing Back Recorded Music............................41
Silencing the sound of specific tracks
(Track Mute) .........................................................41
(9) Overdubbing
(Recording an additional performance while
listening to an existing performance) .....................41
(10) Adjusting the Sound for Each Track ...............42
Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound.......42
Adjusting the tone (Track EQ) ...........................43
Adding width to the sound (Loop Effect) ........43
(11) Bouncing (Putting multiple tracks together) ..... 45
(12) Turning Off the Power ......................................45
(13) Removing the Memory Card............................45
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Section 1 Recording and Playback.. 47
Recording.......................................48
Selecting the Recording Track .................................48
Changing V-Tracks....................................................49
Changing the Position of the Input Sound (Pan).......49
Recording Operations...............................................50
Repeating Playback (Repeat)..........51
Setting the Repeat Portion........................................51
Setting the Repeat Portion with Accurate Timing.....52
Re-recording Only a Mistake
(Punch-in/out) ................................53
Manually Punching In/Out.....................................53
Manually punching in and out using [REC] ........53
Manually punching in and out using
a foot switch..........................................................54
Auto Punching In and Out.......................................54
Specifying the area for auto punching in/out .....54
Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location ..... 55
How to record ......................................................55
Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location
(Loop Recording).......................................................56
Setting the portion to be repeated .....................56
How to record ......................................................56
Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo) ... 57
Reversing the Last Operation (Undo) ....................57
Canceling the Undo (Redo)......................................57
Putting Multiple Tracks Together
(Bounce).........................................58
Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc
(Direct CD Bounce) ...................................................59
Selecting the Input Source and Bouncing the
Recording to a CD-R/RW ........................................60
Loading Songs Created with the
BR-864/BR-532 ..............................61
Loading Songs Created with the BR-864................61
Loading Songs Created with the BR-532................61
Displaying the Song Information ....62
Displaying the Remaining Available Recording
Time.............................................................................62
Displaying the Memory Card Usage......................62
Section 2 Editing ....................63
Registering Time (Locator) ..............64
Registering a Locator Point ......................................64
Moving to the Locator Point ....................................64
Deleting a Locator Point ...........................................64
Search for the Music’s Start and End
(Scrub/Preview) .............................65
Scrubbing to Find the Music Starting/Ending Point..... 65
Changing the Scrub Points.......................................66
Enabling Use of the Preview Function with [REW]
and [FF] .......................................................................66
Editing the Performance on a Track
(Track Editing) ................................67
Copying Data (Track Copy) .....................................67
Copying the repeated portion (AB)...................67
Copying by specifying the time (TME/MES)...... 68
Copying a complete track (ALL) .......................69
Moving Data (Track Move)......................................70
Moving the repeated portion (AB) ....................70
Moving by specifying the time (TME/MES)....... 71
Moving a complete track (ALL).........................72
Erasing Data (Track Erase).......................................73
Erasing the repeated portion (AB).....................73
Erasing by specifying the time (TME/MES)........ 74
Erasing a complete track (ALL) .........................75
Exchanging Data (Track Exchange) ........................76
Organizing the Songs You’ve
Recorded........................................77
Copying a Song (Song Copy)...................................77
Erasing Songs (Song Erase) ......................................77
Saving Memory on the Memory Card
(Song Optimize).........................................................78
Naming Songs (Song Name)....................................78
Protecting a Song (Song Protect) .............................79
Saving the Current Settings to the Song (Song Save) .... 79
Creating a Master Tape / Disc ........ 80
Recording to a Cassette Tape Recorder
(Analog Connection) .................................................80
Recording to a Digital Recorder (Digital Connection)... 80
Disabling digital copying (Digital Copy Protect)..... 80
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Section 3 Using Effects ........... 83
Using the Insert Effects ...................84
Effect Patches and Banks..........................................84
Editing Insert Effect Settings....................................85
Saving Insert Effects Settings (Write) .....................86
Changing How the Insert Effects are Used
According to the Mode .............................................87
Insert Effect Parameter Functions ....88
Algorithm List............................................................88
BANK: GUITAR ........................................................88
1. COSM GTR AMP.............................................88
2. ACOUSTIC SIM ...............................................88
3. BASS SIM ..........................................................89
4. COSM COMP GTR ..........................................89
5. ACOUSTIC GTR ..............................................89
6. BASS MULTI ....................................................89
7. COSM BASS AMP ...........................................90
8. COSM COMP BSS............................................90
BANK: MIC ................................................................90
9. VOCAL MULTI................................................90
10. VOICE TRANS...............................................90
11. COSM COMP VCL ........................................91
BANK: LINE...............................................................91
12. STEREO MULTI.............................................91
13. LO-FI BOX.......................................................91
BANK: SIMUL ...........................................................92
14. VO+GT AMP ..................................................92
15. VO+AC.SIM....................................................92
16. VO+ACOUSTIC.............................................92
Parameter List ............................................................93
Acoustic Guitar Simulator..................................93
Acoustic Processor...............................................93
Bass Simulator ......................................................93
Chorus ...................................................................94
Compressor...........................................................94
COSM Comp (compressor)/Limiter.................94
De-esser .................................................................95
Defretter ................................................................95
Delay......................................................................95
Doubling................................................................95
Enhancer................................................................95
Equalizer................................................................96
Flanger...................................................................96
Foot Volume .........................................................96
Lo-Fi Box ...............................................................96
Noise Suppressor .................................................97
Octave ....................................................................97
Phaser.....................................................................97
Pitch Shifter...........................................................98
Preamp...................................................................98
Ring Modulator....................................................99
Slow Attack...........................................................99
Speaker Simulator..............................................100
Tremolo/Pan ......................................................100
Voice Transformer .............................................100
Wah ......................................................................101
Mastering ....................................102
Editing the Mastering Tool Kit Settings ...............103
Saving the Mastering Tool Kit Settings (Write)....... 104
Mastering Tool Kit Parameter
Functions......................................105
Algorithm..................................................................105
Parameter List ..........................................................105
Equalizer..............................................................105
Bass Cut Filter.....................................................106
Enhancer..............................................................106
Input.....................................................................106
Expander .............................................................106
Compressor.........................................................107
Mixer....................................................................107
Limiter .................................................................107
Output .................................................................107
Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ ...108
Selecting the Loop Effect ........................................108
Adjusting How the Loop Effect is Applied .........109
Setting the Track EQ................................................110
Loop Effect Parameter Functions ... 111
Parameter List ..........................................................111
CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN (Doubling)...........111
REVERB...............................................................111
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Track EQ Parameter Functions ......112
Parameter List ..........................................................112
Fixing the Pitch of Vocals
(Pitch Correction) ..........................113
The Pitch Correction ...............................................113
Makeup of the Pitch Correction ............................113
Pitch Correction Patches.........................................113
Precautions for Pitch Correction Usage ...............113
Using the Pitch Correction .....................................114
Setting the Correction Method for Vocal Pitch
(Pitch Correction Edit) ............................................115
Saving the Pitch Correction Settings (Write).......115
Making Detailed Settings for Pitch Correction
(Correction Event Map) ..........................................116
Section 4 Using the Rhythm . 119
Using the Rhythm.........................120
About the Patterns...................................................120
Types of patterns................................................120
About the Arrangements........................................120
Types of arrangements......................................120
Switching the Rhythm Mode.................................121
Recording Rhythm Performances .........................121
Performing Arrangements and Patterns..............121
Selecting arrangements.....................................121
Performing arrangements.................................121
Selecting patterns...............................................122
Performing patterns...........................................122
Changing the tempo of the arrangements or
patterns................................................................122
Tapping to change the tempo of the
arrangements or patterns..................................122
Creating Original Arrangements...123
Inserting a Step ........................................................124
Erasing a Step...........................................................124
Naming Arrangements...........................................124
Copying Arrangements ..........................................125
Erasing Arrangements ............................................125
Creating Original Patterns............ 126
Note concerning creation of patterns..............126
Creating Patterns in Realtime Recording.............126
Rehearsing recordings.......................................128
Deleting unneeded drum sounds....................129
Changing the metronome volume...................129
Creating Patterns in Step Recording.....................130
Changing the velocity .......................................132
Deleting unneeded drum sounds....................132
Naming Patterns......................................................132
Copying Patterns .....................................................133
Erasing Patterns .......................................................133
Using the Drum Kits .....................134
Performing the Drums............................................134
Selecting Drum Kits.................................................134
Creating Original Drum Kits (Tone Load)...........135
Loading from the tracks....................................135
Copying drum sounds from other drum kits.... 137
Changing the position (pan) of the drum sounds.. 138
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Section 5
Using the CD-R/RW Drive..... 139
Creating Audio CD........................140
Precautions ...............................................................140
Setting the Time Between Songs (Pre-Gap).........140
Writing Songs to Discs............................................140
Viewing the Remaining Time for Recording on
Audio CDs ................................................................142
Playing Back Audio CDs ........................................142
Enabling Playback on CD Players (Finalize) .......143
Using the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange
Data.............................................145
Saving Recorded Songs to CD-R/RW Discs
(Backup) ....................................................................145
Backing up a song to a CD-R/RW disc one at a
time (Song Backup)............................................145
Saving all of the songs on a memory card to
a CD-R/RW disc (All Backup).........................146
Loading Saved Songs to a Memory Card (Recover).... 147
Loading saved songs to a memory card one at a
time (Song Recover)...........................................147
Loading all saved songs to a memory card
(All Recover).......................................................147
Copying and Writing Waveform Data.................148
Copying waveform data from a computer to the
audio tracks (WAV/AIFF Import) ..................148
Copying WAV/AIFF files as drum sounds
(Tone Load).........................................................149
Copying audio track waveform data to
computers (WAV/AIFF Export)......................150
Using SMF ................................................................151
Playing SMFs using external MIDI instruments
(SMF Player) .......................................................151
Loading drum patterns from the CD-R/RW drive
(SMF Import)........................................................152
Erasing Data from a CD-RW Disc (CD-RW Erase).... 153
Importing Songs from CDs to Audio
Tracks ..........................................154
Section 6 Using MIDI ............155
MIDI Fundamentals ......................156
What is MIDI? ..........................................................156
MIDI Connectors .....................................................156
MIDI Channels.........................................................156
MIDI Implementation Charts ................................156
Synchronizing with MIDI Devices ..157
Using the Rhythm to Play an External MIDI Sound
Module ......................................................................157
Synchronizing Playback with a MIDI Sequencer.... 158
Synchronized playback with the BR-900CD
as the master .......................................................158
Setting the MTC offset.......................................159
Using MMC ..............................................................160
Operating MMC-compatible devices with the
BR-900CD ............................................................160
Section 7 Using USB .............161
Before Using USB (Overview) ....... 162
Compatible OS .........................................................162
Composition of Data on Memory Cards..............162
Connecting a Computer..........................................163
Notes on Using USB................................................163
With Windows .............................164
Backing Up the BR-900CD’s Data .........................164
Saving BR-900CD Track Data in WAV/AIFF Format
(WAV/AIFF Export) ...............................................165
Loading WAV/AIFF Files in BR-900CD Tracks
(WAV/AIFF Import)...............................................167
Importing SMFs and Creating Patterns................169
Loading Drum Sounds from WAV/AIFF Files
(Tone Load) ..............................................................171
Using the BR-864 / BR-532’s Data.........................173
With Macintosh ............................175
Backing Up the BR-900CD’s Data .........................175
Saving BR-900CD Track Data in WAV/AIFF Format
(WAV/AIFF Export) ...............................................176
Loading WAV/AIFF Files in BR-900CD Tracks
(WAV/AIFF Import)...............................................178
Importing SMFs and Creating Patterns................179
Loading Drum Sounds from WAV/AIFF Files
(Tone Load) ..............................................................181
Using the BR-864 / BR-532’s Data.........................183
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Section 8
Other Convenient Functions . 185
Adjusting the Display Contrast......186
Using a Foot Switch or
Expression Pedal..........................187
When Using a Foot Switch.....................................187
When Using an Expression Pedal .........................187
Tuning an Instrument (Tuner)........188
Changing to the Tuner............................................188
Explanation of the indications that appear while
tuning...................................................................188
Tuning .......................................................................189
Setting the Reference Pitch of the Tuner..............189
Mixing the Output from an External
MIDI Device with the Output from Your
BR-900CD (Audio Sub Mix) ...........190
Using Condenser Microphones
(Phantom Power) .........................191
Copying Difficult Songs
(Phrase Trainer)............................192
Slowing Down the Speed (Time Stretch) .............192
Canceling the Center Sound (Center Cancel)......192
Initializing the BR-900CD’s Settings .... 194
Initializing All the BR-900CD’s Settings ..............194
Initializing the System Settings .............................194
Initializing the Effect Settings................................195
Initializing the Rhythm Arrangements/Patterns/
Drum Kits .................................................................195
Initializing the Memory Card................................196
Conserving Battery Power
(Power Save)................................197
Deactivating the power save function ............197
Utility Parameter List ....................198
About the System Parameters ...............................198
About the Sync Parameters....................................198
About the Scrub Parameters ..................................199
Section 9 Appendices ...........201
Effect Patch List ............................202
Mastering Tool Kit Patch List.........205
Pitch Correction Patch List............. 205
Arrangement / Pattern List........... 206
Preset Arrangement List.........................................206
Preset Pattern List....................................................207
Parameter List.............................. 208
Troubleshooting ...........................211
Error Messages ............................ 213
MIDI Implementation.................... 216
MIDI Implementation Chart........... 219
Specifications ...............................220
Index ...........................................222
Track Sheet ..................................230
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Introduction to the BR-900CD
Features
Simple operation
The BR-900CD is designed to be operated as easily as a
cassette tape recorder, even by beginners.
The BR-900CD allows anyone to readily enjoy the benefits of
digital recording as soon as it’s taken out of the box. So,
you’ll surely have listened to the demo songs, if not gone
ahead and produced an entire audio CD, all on your first day
with your new unit.
In addition, it comes equipped with a CD-R/RW drive,
making it easy to keep recorded works stored on audio CDs.
Digital audio workstation
All processes are fully digital
In addition to a digital mixer and digital recorder, the BR-
900CD contains five digital effects processors.
It is possible to perform all steps needed for recording, including
editing, bouncing tracks, using effects, and mixing down,
entirely within the digital realm, so there is no deterioration in
the signal quality.
Using the USB connector also allows you to save the song
data you create to a computer.
Equipped with V-Tracks
The BR-900CD has eight audio recording tracks, which
provides for simultaneous recording on two tracks, or
simultaneous playback from eight tracks.
Moreover, each track incorporates eight virtual tracks, called
“V-Tracks,” for a total recording capability of 8 x 8 = 64
tracks! This increased versatility allows you to do things such
as record numerous takes of a guitar solo, which you can
later choose from when putting it all together. Also, while
playing back eight tracks, you can use the bounce mode to
bounce to a V-Track and perform stereo bouncing without
needing to erase any data.
Equipped with CD-R/RW Drive
The BR-900CD features a CD-R/RW drive capable of both
reading and burning CD-R and CD-RW discs, making it easy
to produce audio CDs of the performances you record.
In addition, you can back up performance data stored on
memory cards to CD-R/RW discs for even more efficient and
effective use of your memory cards.
When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the
supplied AC adaptor.
The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used while running on
battery power.
Rhythm function
The “Rhythm function” makes it easy to capture phrases or
musical ideas that come to mind. Simply select an
appropriate Rhythm pattern, and set the tempo.
In addition to the internal preset Rhythm patterns already
provided, you can also create your own original Rhythm
patterns. By recording using the Rhythm function, editing
one measure at a time is greatly simplified.
“Section 4 Using the Rhythm” (p. 119)
Five versatile digital effects processors
The BR-900CD comes with five different types of effects
processors. These systems, including recording effects (Insert
effects), send/return (Loop Effects), tone adjustment (Track
EQ), vocal pitch correction (Pitch Correction), and mastering
effects (Mastering Tool Kit) can be used independently for
each application as needed. This enables high-quality song
production in a single device, with no need to connect any
external effects.
The BR-900CD has many built-in simulations and effects,
including amp modeling with COSM for a wide variety of
insert effects. Many effects for vocal, keyboard, and guitar
tracks are also included for a vast array of applications.
The loop effects include spatial effects such as chorus and
reverb, which are vital for proper stereo mixdown.
The Track EQ is a built-in, two-band EQ whose utility is most
fully exhibited in making tone adjustments during mixdown.
What are V-Tracks?
Each track consists of eight virtual tracks, and you can
choose any one of these tracks for recording or playback.
This means that you can record to up to a maximum of
64 tracks, and then select any eight of them to play back.
These virtual tracks that make up the actual tracks are
called “V-Tracks.”
fig.00-101
V-Track2
V-Track1
V-Track3
V-Track4
V-Track5
V-Track6
V-Track7
V-Track8
A “Track Sheet” is provided at the rear of this manual (p.
230), which you make copies of, and fill in when
recording music to V-Tracks.
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Introduction to the BR-900CD
The Pitch Correction feature allows you to freely adjust the
pitch of vocals, assuring that you can obtain reliable, high-
quality performances.
The Mastering Tool Kit allows you add compression to songs
that have been mixed down and provides a variety of other
effects.
“Using the Insert Effects” (p. 84)
“Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ” (p. 108)
“Fixing the Pitch of Vocals (Pitch Correction)” (p. 113)
“Mastering” (p. 102)
Editing functions
With the BR-900CD, you can perform editing operations such
as copying, moving, and erasing, which cannot be done with
multitrack recorders that use tapes. This means operations
such as copying and repeating a multiple-bar phrase, moving
a multiple-bar phrase to another track, and erasing the data
of a track, whole or in part, can be performed with ease.
Non-destructive editing
Being a digital recorder, the BR-900CD offers non-destructive
editing. With non-destructive editing, after performing any
editing and recording operations, you can still return your
data to its previous state (undo and redo functions).
“Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)” (p. 57)
Quick movement to a point
You can assign a marker to any point in a track that you wish
(locator function). If you assign markers to locations such as
the end of the opening or the beginning of a solo, you will be
able to move instantly to the point where you wish to begin
listening.
“Registering Time (Locator)” (p. 64)
Equipped with chromatic tuner
(A0 to B6 sound range)
Your BR-900CD is also equipped with a chromatic tuner so
that you can tune your guitar or bass while it is still
connected to the BR-900CD (p. 188).
Phrase Trainer function
When you play back a song you have recorded from the CD
player or the MD player, you can slow down the tempo
without changing the pitch. Also, you can remove the sound
you hear at the center (such as vocals and guitar solo) from
the song. (p. 192)
Full complement of input connectors
(jacks)
Your BR-900CD is equipped with the input jacks shown below.
GUITAR/BASS:
This high-impedance input jack allows you to directly
connect your guitar or bass (accepts 1/4” phone plugs).
MIC1:
These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both a TRS phone
jack and an XLR jack are provided. Connect your mic here if
recording vocals or narration.
A built-in microphone is also included, so you can perform
recordings with the BR-900CD even when you don’t have a
microphone connected.
* The built-in microphone can be turned on or off (p. 34).
* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p. 191).
MIC2:
This is XLR-type microphone input connector. If recording
using two mics, with one mic connected to the MIC 1 input,
connect the second mic here.
* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p. 191).
LINE:
These jacks accept stereo input from keyboards, CD players,
and other devices at line level (RCA phono jacks).
The LINE OUT jacks (stereo RCA phono jacks) are also
provided for output.
USB:
Connecting your computer here allows you to exchange data
between the BR-900CD and a computer.
Two-way power supply allows
you to record anywhere
You can use the BR-900CD powered by batteries (six size AA
dry cells) or with the AC adaptor.
And, thanks to its built-in microphone, you can make
recordings anywhere and anytime you desire.
What is COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)?
Technology that virtually reconstructs an actually
existing structure or material using a different means is
called “modeling” technology. COSM is proprietary
Roland technology that creates new sounds by
combining various sound modeling technologies.
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Introduction to the BR-900CD
Memory Cards Supported by
Your BR-900CD
The BR-900CD uses CompactFlash cards as the storage
media for recording and playback.
The BR-900CD uses 32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash cards with
a 3.3 V power supply.
For more on supported memory cards (CompactFlash) for
the BR-900CD, refer to “About Memory Cards” (separate
sheet).
CompactFlash Type II cards are not compatible.
CompactFlash cards are available at your nearest computer
or digital camera shop.
Formatting the memory card
(CompactFlash)
CompactFlash cards bought at a computer shop, or ones
previously used with a digital camera cannot be used as is
with the BR-900CD.
These CompactFlash cards must first be initialized for use
with the BR-900CD.
For more details regarding initializing, see p. 31, p. 196.
234
* CompactFlash and are trademarks of SanDisk Corpo-
ration and licensed by CompactFlash association.
235
* BOSS Corporation is an authorized licensee of the
CompactFlash™ and CF logo ( ) trademarks.
How to remove the card
protector
To prevent theft of the memory card (CompactFlash), the BR-
900CD is shipped from the factory with a card protector.
fig.00-103
To remove the card protector, use the following procedure.
1. Make sure the card cover is closed, then the BR-900CD
over.
* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of
newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four
corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and
controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons
or controls get damaged.
*When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid
dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.
2. Using a coin or
flathead screwdriver,
unscrew and remove
the coin screw from
the bottom panel.
3. Pull out the card
cover in the direction
indicated by the
arrow.
4. To prevent loss of the
card protector after it
is removed, place it as
shown in the figure.
Insert the card
protector in the slot as
indicated by the
arrow.
5. Turn the BR-900CD
back over to its
original position.
Should you remove the screws, make sure to put them in a
safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of
them being swallowed accidentally.
Card Cover
Card Protector
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
Input section
SENS knob
Use this knob to adjust the sensitivity at the input jacks (e.g.,
GUITAR/BASS, MIC1, MIC2, and LINE).
PEAK indicator
This indicator shows how strong the input level is at the
various input jacks (e.g., GUITAR/BASS, MIC1, and MIC2).
This indicator lights at a level -6 dB lower than where sound
distortion occurs. Adjust the input sensitivity with the SENS knob
so that this indicator lights only occasionally, at those moments
when you play your guitar (or other instrument) at its loudest.
INPUT SELECT buttons
Use these buttons to select the input source (input jack) that
you wish to record. The indicator of the selected button will
light. You can mute (silence) the input sound by pressing a
button that is lit.
[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]
For selecting either guitar or bass use of the GUITAR/BASS
jack, or the MIC 2 jack.
[MIC]
For selecting either the MIC1 jack, or the internal
microphone.
* You can turn on and off the internal microphone. (p. 34)
[LINE]
For selecting the LINE jack (stereo) for the line inputs, such
as keyboards or CD players.
SIMUL
By pressing [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] and [MIC]
simultaneously, you can record from both inputs at the same
time.
* If the INPUT SELECT setting is changed, the insert effect
bank (p. 35, p. 84) changes automatically.
INPUT LEVEL knob
Use this knob to adjust the volume of the input source for
recording.
* If you use the INPUT LEVEL knob to turn down the volume
of the input source during recording, the sound will be
recorded in the audio track at a low volume, so that noise will
be more apparent when you raise the volume of the audio track
for playback.If you want to lower the sound of the input source
that you are monitoring, lower the volume with the MASTER
fader. To change the volume of the music being played back,
use the TRACK fader for the respective tracks.
[TUNER]
Use this button to turn on and off the tuner (p. 188).
This allows you to tune your instrument connected to the
GUITAR/BASS jack.
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2
3
13
4
98 7
5
6
10
11
12
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Panel Descriptions
[EFFECTS]
Use this button to turn on and off the insert effects (p. 35, p.
84) or call up the screen for editing the various settings.
This button is used to make settings for the Mastering Tool
Kit.
REC/PLAY section
AUTO PUNCH
This button is used to make settings for the automatic punch
in/out function.
[ON/OFF]
This turns the auto punch-in/out function on/off. When this
is on, the button indicator will light.
[IN]
For setting the auto punch-in location. Press this button to set
the punch-in point. When set, the indicator on this button
will light. After the punch-in location is set, you can press
this button to automatically move to the punch-in location.
* Press this button while holding down [ON/OFF] to clear the
set punch-in location.
[OUT]
For setting the auto punch-out location. Press this button to
set the punch-out location at the current location in the track.
When set, the indicator on this button will light. After the
punch-out location is set, you can press this button to
automatically move to the punch-out location.
* Press this button while holding down [ON/OFF] to clear the
set punch-out location.
[LOCATOR]
Use this button to store any location that you desire. Then, by
pressing this button, you can automatically move to that
location.
When a location is set, the indicator on this button will light
and you will jump to the location each time this button is
pressed.
* Press this button while holding down AUTO PUNCH [ON/
OFF] to clear the set location.
[ZERO]
Moves you to the time location 00:00:000.0.
[REW]
The song will rewind while you hold down the button.
[FF]
The song will fast-forward while you hold down the button.
[REPEAT]
You can specify a region that you wish to hear, and hear it
repeatedly (p. 51).
This feature is useful if you want to repeatedly play back the
recording between the punch-in and out locations (p. 53)
until you are satisfied or use the phrase trainer (p. 192) to try
to copy a difficult phrase recorded from a CD or the like.
[STOP]
Stops recording or playback of the song.
[PLAY]
Plays back songs. When [REC] is pressed and the REC
indicator is flashing, press [PLAY] to start recording. During
recording or playback, the indicator on the button lights in
green.
[REC (Recording)]
This is the Record button. In addition to the Recording
operation, it is also used for manual punch-in/out. While in
recording standby, the indicator on this button flashes in red,
and during recording, it lights in red.
Track/Fader section
TRACK MIXER fader 1–6, 7/8
For controlling the volumes of each track during playback.
* Hereafter, the TRACK MIXER faders shall be referred to as
the “TRACK faders.”
RHYTHM fader
Adjusts the volume of the Rhythm.
MASTER fader
Controls the overall volume of the BR-900CD.
[V-TRACK]
Use this button to call up the screen for selecting a V-Track.
“What are V-Tracks?” (p. 14)
“Changing V-Tracks” (p. 49)
REC TRACK (Recording Track) buttons 1–6, 7/8
Use these buttons to select to which track you will record.
The button of the track selected will flash in red and then
light in red when recording begins. When recording is
finished, the button of the selected track will light alternately
in orange and green.
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Panel Descriptions
The relationship between the indicator and the track
conditions is given below.
Off:
This track contains no recorded data.
Green:
An audio track that contains recorded data.
Flashing in red:
The track is selected as the recording destination, and is in
recording standby.
Red:
This track currently being recorded.
Lighting alternately in orange and green:
This track contains recorded data and is selected for recording.
During creation of Rhythm patterns (p. 126), a rhythm
instrument is assigned to each button.
[TAP (TEMPO)]
By tapping this button, you can set the tempo for the
Rhythm.
[DELETE/MUTE]
By holding down this button and pressing a REC TRACK
button whose indicator is lit in green and orange alternating
or green, you can mute that track during playback,
regardless of the position of its TRACK fader (p. 41).
When you repeat the same action, muting will be defeated.
While muted, the REC TRACK button of that track will flash
in green and orange alternating.
* If a recording track was muted, muting will be defeated when
recording ends.
During creation of Rhythm patterns (p. 126), you can delete
rhythm sounds you have input by holding down this button
and pressing the REC TRACK button.
TIME/VALUE dial
You can use this dial to shift the current position within a
song (e.g., fast forwarding and rewinding). It is also used to
change the values of the various function settings.
[UTILITY]
This button calls up various functions offered by your BR-
900CD, such as track editing, song management, and
memory card operations.
[UNDO/REDO]
For undoing the last-performed recording or editing
operation and returning the data to its previous state. By
pressing this button once again, you can bring back the
canceled recording or re-execute the editing operation (p. 57).
[
EXIT/NO]
Press this button to return to the previous screen or cancel
the last entry.
[
ENTER/YES]
Press this button to confirm a selection or a value being entered.
CURSOR buttons
Press these buttons to move the cursor within the screen.
[CD-R/RW]
The BR-900CD uses this drive unit to read from, write to, and
play CD-R/RW discs.
Rhythm section
Here you can make settings for the Rhythm function.
[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]
Pressed to cycle the Rhythm function through the available
selections: Arrangement → Pattern → Off.
[EDIT]
This calls up the screen for programming arrangements and
patterns.
[RHYTHM PAD]
This button switches the TRACK button functions to Rhythm input.
“Section 4 Using the Rhythm” (p. 119)
[PHRASE TRAINER]
Use this button to perform the settings for the phrase trainer
function.
When using the phrase trainer, you can turn on or off the
center cancel function (for removing vocals at the center), or
the time stretch function (for slowing down playback).
“Canceling the Center Sound (Center Cancel)” (p. 192)
“Slowing Down the Speed (Time Stretch)” (p. 192)
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Panel Descriptions
[PAN/EQ]
Pressed to access a screen where you can set the pan (left/
right location of the sound) for the playback of each track or
for the input sound (p. 42, p. 49).
This, also, adjusts the tone (Low, High) for each track (p. 42,
p. 110).
[
LOOP EFFECTS]
Use this button to call up the screen for setting the send level
of each track respective to the loop effects (p. 43, p. 108),
switching between reverb and chorus, setting the various
parameters, and more.
“Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ” (p. 108)
“Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 111)
[PITCH CORRECTION]
Use this button to turn on and off the Pitch Correction. This
function adjusts the pitch of recorded vocals.
“Using the Pitch Correction” (p. 114)
[REC MODE (Recording Mode)]
This button is used for selecting the recording mode.
Basic recording (p. 39, p. 48)
Bounce (Putting multiple tracks together) (p. 45, p. 58)
“Mastering” (p. 102)
MEMORY CARD indicator
This indicator will light up whenever data is being read from
or written to a memory card.
Never turn off the power while the indicator is lit. This may
corrupt the data on the memory card, possibly rendering the
card unusable.
MIC (Internal microphone)
This microphone can be used for recording with the BR-
900CD.
“Press the INPUT SELECT button of the instrument that you
want to record” (p. 34)
“Turning on the internal microphone” (p. 34)
Headphones jack ( )
Headphones (sold separately) are connected here. When
headphones are connected, the same output as that from
LINE OUT can be heard from the headphones.
* The headphone volume is adjusted with the MASTER fader.
MEMORY CARD slot
fig.00-202
This slot is where memory cards (CompactFlash) are inserted
when you want to save data. You cannot record unless you
have a memory card inserted here.
Eject button
Press this button to eject the memory card.
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Eject button
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Panel Descriptions
CD-R/RW drive
Before you use the CD-R/RW drive, it is important that you first of all read “Before Using CD-R/RW Discs” (p. 6).
1. Disc tray
Place the CD-R/RW discs on this tray.
2. Access indicator
This indicator will light up whenever data is being read from
or written to a CD-R/RW disc.
3. EJECT button
Press this button to eject a CD-R/RW disc from the drive
unit. Note that it will only be possible to eject the CD-R/RW
disc while the BR-900CD is powered up.
If excessive force is used to extract a disc, you risk causing
damage to the drive.
4. Emergency eject hole
This hole is used when the disc tray must be opened in an
emergency.
It must not, therefore, be used on a regular basis and should
be treated as a last resort only when the disc cannot be
ejected in any other way (p. 7).
Display
fig.00-203d
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. 186).
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 tempo is indicated here.
3. TIME
Displays the time of the current position of the song (hours-
minutes-seconds).
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-900CD 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. 158)
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.
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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
fig.00-204
1. GUITAR/BASS jack
High-impedance input jack to directly connect your guitar or
bass.
2. MIC2 jack (XLR types)
These jack allows a mic to be connected. XLR jack is
provided.
The BR-900CD can supply phantom power to a condenser
microphone connected to this connector (p. 191).
*If the connection has been made to the GUITAR/BASS and the
MIC2 jacks, the GUITAR/BASS jack is given priority.
3. MIC1 jacks (TRS/XLR types)
These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both standard TRS
jacks (p. 26) and XLR jacks are provided.
The BR-900CD can supply phantom power to a condenser
microphone connected to this connector (p. 191).
* If microphones are connected to both jacks, the TRS jack is
given priority.
4. LINE IN jacks
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.
5. LINE OUT jacks
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-900CD.
6. DIGITAL OUT connector
Optical connector for outputting digital audio signals. The
same sound that is output from LINE OUT is also output
from DIGITAL OUT. You can connect a DAT recorder or CD
recorder to this connector and make digital recordings of the
BR-900CD’s output.
7. USB connector
This is the connector for connecting your computer to the BR-
900CD with a USB cable.
8. FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack
This is an input jack for connecting a separately sold foot
switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2) or expression pedal
(BOSS Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-300L).
By using this FOOT SW jack, you can start/stop playback,
punch in/out, and more.
When an expression pedal is used, you can control the depth
of insert effects with your foot.
“Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal” (p. 187)
9. MIDI OUT connector
Connector for sending MIDI data.Connect it to the MIDI IN
connector of an external MIDI device (rhythm machine or
sound module).
10. POWER switch
This is the power switch. It turns the power of the BR-900CD
on/off.
11. DC IN (AC Adaptor) jack
Connect the supplied AC adaptor (PSC-series) to this jack.
You must use only the PSC-series AC adaptor. Use of any
other adaptor may cause overheating or malfunctions.
12. Cord Hook
Wrap the cable around this hook so that the AC adaptor
cable is not pulled out accidentally.
* If the AC adaptor is disconnected during operation, your
important recorded data may be lost.
13. Security Slot ( )
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Panel Descriptions
Inserting Batteries
1. Make sure that the power of the BR-900CD is turned
off.
2. Remove the battery cover on the rear panel.
* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of
newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four
corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and
controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons
or controls get damaged.
*When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid
dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.
3. Being careful not to reverse the polarity (+/-), insert six
AA dry-cell batteries into the battery compartment.
* BOSS recommends using longer-life alkaline batteries.
* Do not mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and do
not mix batteries of differing types.
* Do not use rechargeable batteries.
4. Close the battery cover.
fig.00-205
When the battery power becomes low, “Battery Low!”
appears in the display. When this message appears, replace
the existing batteries with new ones as soon as possible.
Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup,
you may experience a discomforting sensation, or
perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when
you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or
the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars.
This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is
absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned
about this, connect the ground terminal (rear panel: see
figure ) with an external ground. When the unit is
grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the
particulars of your installation.
If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.
Unsuitable places for connection
• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be
dangerous in the event of lightning)
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MEMO
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Quick
Start
26
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Make connections as shown in the diagram below. When making any connections, make sure that all devices are turned off.
fig.00-301
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before making any connections.
●To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your
unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to
avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack,
anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in
the illustration.
fig.00-302
●Feedback could be produced depending on the location
of microphones relative to speakers. This can be
remedied by:
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from
speakers.
3. Lower the volume.
* Two types of MIC inputs are included, TRS phone type jacks
compatible with balanced input, and XLR type connectors.
The pin assignment for the MIC jack is as shown below. Before
making any connections, make sure that this pin assignment is
compatible with that of all your other devices.
fig.00-303
Keyboard etc.
CD Player etc.
Foot Switch
(FS-5U etc.)
CD Recorder etc.
Rhythm Machine etc.
Electric Guitar
or
Electric Bass
Audio Set etc.
Mic
Expression Pedal
(Roland EV-5 etc.)
AC Adaptor
(PSC-series)
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
Quick Start
* When using the FS-5U foot switch (sold separately), set the
polarity switch as shown below. If the polarity switch is not set
correctly, the foot switch may not operate properly.
fig.00-304
* You can also use an FS-6 (optional) for the foot switch. If
using an FS-6, connect to only one of the FS-6's jacks, either
the A or B jack. Additionally, set the polarity switch to “FS-
5U.” The A&B jack cannot be used.
* If using an expression pedal (EV-5 or FV-300L), set the MIN
volume level to “0.”
Inserting a Memory Card
Insert the memory card (CompactFlash) with the gold-
colored contacts facing downward (the side without contacts
should be facing upward).
* Carefully insert the memory card all the way in-until it is
firmly in place.
*Do not touch the contacts of the memory card or allow them to
become dirty.
fig.00-305
Before inserting the memory card, be sure to first turn off the
BR-900CD. If a memory card is inserted when the power is
turned on, the data in the memory card may be destroyed, or
the memory card may become unusable.
Polarity Switch
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Turning On / Off the BR-900CD
Turning On the Power
Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to
your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
1. Before you turn the power on, make sure of the
following points.
❒Are all external devices connected properly?
❒Is the volume on the BR-900CD and all other devices
completely lowered?
❒Is the memory card inserted?
* The BR-900CD is shipped with a memory card already
inserted in the slot.
2. Lower the MASTER fader on the BR-900CD.
fig.00-306
3. Turn on the devices connected to the input jacks (i.e.,
GUITAR/BASS, MIC 1, MIC 2, or LINE IN).
4. Turn on the POWER switch located on the rear panel.
fig.00-307
*Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before
switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down,
you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on,
but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.
*This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
5. Turn on the device connected to the output jack (i.e.,
LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT).
If you are using the AC adaptor, make sure that the AC
adaptor does not become unplugged during operation. If the
AC adaptor becomes unplugged accidentally, the recorded
data may become damaged.
Turning Off the Power
1. Make sure that playback of the song is stopped.
Always make sure that the recorder is stopped before
turning off the power to the BR-900CD. Turning off the
power while recording or playback is in progress may result
in the deletion of (song) data, mixer settings, and/or effect
patch data.
2. Turn off the power to each device in the reverse order
used for powering up.
3. Turn the BR-900CD’s POWER switch off.
Play Screen
The Play screen is the most fundamental screen of the
BR-900CD, and is the first screen that appears when the
BR-900CD is turned on (see below).
fig.00-308d
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Quick Start
Listening to a Demo Song
Selecting a song (Song Select)
Upon power-up, the song that was selected before the power
was turned off is selected, and the data of that song is loaded.
As soon as the data has been loaded, the Play screen appears
in the display.
To listen to a demo song, follow the procedure given below.
fig.00-312
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SEL,”
and press [ENTER].
The Song Select screen appears.
fig.00-313d
3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “01: SOLOBANG.”
4. Press [ENTER].
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If you have changed the recording or editing
Since the BR-900CD automatically updates the recorded data
and operation content if the recording or editing have been
changed, you do not need to perform any special operations
for saving.
During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper
line of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
* If you try to record or edit data using a protected demo song,
“Protected!” appears.
Playing back a song
1. Move the TRACK faders 1–6, 7/8 and the RHYTHM
fader to the positions shown in the figure below, and
lower the MASTER fader.
fig.00-315
2. Press [PLAY].
fig.00-316
The song starts. Slowly increase the MASTER fader and
adjust the volume to the desired level.
Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any
purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the
permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a
secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the
copyright holder.
By adjusting the TRACK faders, you can listen to the
individual sounds recorded to each track one at a time or
listen to them at the balance you desire.
Press [FF] to fast-forward the song and press [REW] to
rewind the song. Press [ZERO] to move to the time
location 00:00:00-00.0.
Title Composer Copyright
SOLOBANG! Yutaka Nakano
Copyright © 2005
BOSS Corporation
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Listening to a Demo Song
In addition to the procedures given above, you can also
change your current position in the song using the
procedures given below.
Changing the current position
Elapsed time display
The value given at “TIME” in the display shows the elapsed
time into the song using MTC (MIDI time codes) and is
expressed as follows: hours-minutes-seconds-frames-sub
frames.
The time code specifications can differ depending on the
device. To synchronize operation with another device using
MTC, you will first need to match the time code
specifications of both devices. At the factory settings, one
second is set to 30 frames (non-drop) (p. 158).
Moving to the start of a play
To move to the time where the first sound of a song is
recorded, press and hold [STOP] and press [REW].
Each V-Track of the selected track is checked and you move
to the time of the first recorded sound for the song.
Press [ZERO] to move to the time location 00:00:00-00.0.
Moving to the end of a play
To move to the time where the last sound of a song is
recorded, press and hold [STOP] and press [FF].
Each V-Track of the selected track is checked and you move
to the time of the last recorded sound for the song.
fig.00-317
Moving through a song using hours,
minutes, seconds, frames, or sub
frames
Press [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to hours, minutes,
seconds, frames, or sub-frames display, and turn the TIME/
VALUE dial to change the current time in the song.
Moving through a song in measures or
beats
The current position’s measure– beat–clock are displayed at
the location “MEAS” (measure) in the display.
*For the demo songs, a Arrangement (p. 37, p. 120) has already
been created and it is set so that measure, beat, clock, and song
is properly synchronized.
Press [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “measure” or “beat”
display, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the
current measure or beat in the song.
* You cannot move the cursor to Clock (cannot be altered).
TIME
23:59:59-29.900:00:00-00.0
[ZERO][STOP] + [REW][STOP] + [FF]
Section of the song recorded
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Quick Start
Recording/Playing Back a Song
(1)
Preparing the Memory Card
The BR-900CD writes the recorded data directly to the
inserted memory card. Therefore, for recording or playback,
the memory card must be inserted.
“Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD” (p. 16)
Inserting the memory card
Before inserting the memory card (CompactFlash), be sure to
first turn off the BR-900CD. If a memory card is inserted
when the power is turned on, the data in the memory card
may be destroyed, or the memory card may become
unusable.
1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.
The supplied memory card still has some remaining
space; however, for extended recording, you will need to
erase some of the demo song or prepare a new memory
card (64 MB or greater is recommended).
* The demo songs are protected.
To delete the demo songs, first remove the protections, then
carry out the deletion.
“Protecting a Song (Song Protect)” (p. 79)
“Erasing Songs (Song Erase)” (p. 77)
(2) Turning On the Power
Use the procedure described in “Turning On the Power” (p.
28).
Formatting the memory card
(Initialize)
* This is not necessary for memory cards that have already been
used with the BR-900CD.
Newly purchased memory cards, or memory cards that have
been used previously with a computer will need to be
prepared so they can be used with the BR-900CD.
Carry out the following steps in the order given to complete
the procedure (this preparation process is called
“Initializing”).
fig.00-401
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INI,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.00-402d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“CARD,” and press [ENTER].
“Are you sure?” appears.
fig.00-403d
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Recording/Playing Back a Song
4. To continue with the initializing, press [ENTER] (YES).
To cancel the operation, press [EXIT] (NO) (or
[UTILITY]).
When [ENTER] (YES) is pressed, initializing begins.
When the initializing has been completed, “Completed!”
appears in the display.
“Keep power on! Song creating...” then appears in the
display, and a new song is automatically created.
In this case, the data type selected is HiFi (MT2).
When creation of the song is finished, the play screen
returns to the display.
* Depending on the capacity of the memory card, initializing
may take more than ten minutes to complete. This is not a
malfunction. The progress of the initializing is shown in the
display. Do not turn off the BR-900CD until the initializing
has been completed.
Do not remove the memory card or turn off the BR-900CD
while the display shows “Keep power on!” Doing so can
destroy the data on the memory card and/or render the
memory card itself unusable.
(3) Selecting the Song to Record
When the memory card contains more than one song, the
song that was recorded last is automatically selected.
To record a new song, follow the procedure given below.
Recording a new song (Song New)
About data types
When you record a new song, the BR-900CD allows you to
set the data type. This enables you to select the combination
of audio quality and recording time that is most suitable for
the material you are recording. The following data types can
be selected.
* The data type of a song cannot be changed after it is created.
HiFi (MT2) (multitrack 2):
For high-quality recordings. This data type is recommended
when you will be doing a lot of track bouncing. Normally
you should select this type. Use this type for most of your
recordings.
STD (LV1) (live 1):
For recordings that will take longer than what can be
provided with the MT2 data type. This is the most suitable
setting for recording live performances.
LONG (LV2) (live 2):
Of the three data types, this provides the longest recording
time. This is convenient when the card has little recording
capacity.
Recording time
The recording times possible for each data type on one
memory card are given below (when recording one track).
*The recording times shown above are approximate. Depending
on the number of songs, the allowable recording time may
decrease.
* The recording times shown above are for when only one track
is used. For example, if you record on all eight tracks, the
recording time for each track will be 1/8th of the time shown
above.
* The CompactFlash memory cards supported by your BR-
900CD are 32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash cards for use with a
3.3 V power supply voltage.
Data type Recording time (times approximate)
HiFi (MT2)
STD (LV1)
LONG (LV2)
32 MB 16 min. 19 min. 24 min.
64 MB 32 min. 39 min. 49 min.
128 MB 65 min. 78 min. 98 min.
256 MB 130 min. 156 min. 196 min.
512 MB 260 min. 312 min. 392 min.
1 GB 520 min. 624 min. 784 min.
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Recording/Playing Back a Song
Quick Start
fig.00-405
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “NEW,”
and press [ENTER].
“Type” appears in the display.
fig.00-406d
3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired data
type.
* The BR-900CD uses a sample rate of 44.1 kHz. It is not
possible to change the sample rate.
4. Press [ENTER].
“Are you sure?” appears.
fig.00-407d
5. Press [ENTER].
When the new song is ready, you are returned 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.
(4) Connecting Instruments
Choose which jack you will use
to connect your instrument
Your BR-900CD is equipped with a number of input jacks to
match the type of instrument that you will connect. Select an
instrument appropriate for your purposes.
fig.00-408
GUITAR/BASS:
An electric guitar or bass can be connected to this jack. Since
this is a high-impedance input, a guitar or bass can be
connected directly.
MIC1:
These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both standard TRS
and XLR jacks are provided.
The standard TRS type allows for both balanced and
unbalanced connections.
* If both jacks are being used, the TRS jack is given priority.
*If you are recording an electric acoustic guitar using a shielded
connection, use the GUITAR/BASS jack.
* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p.
191).
MIC2:
This jack allows a mic to be connected. XLR jack is provided.
*If the connection has been made to the GUITAR/BASS and the
MIC2 jacks, the GUITAR/BASS jack is given priority.
* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p.
191).
LINE:
When connecting to the output of a CD player, cassette
player, or other audio device, or to a rhythm machine,
external sound module, keyboard, or other sound source, use
the stereo input jacks.
1
2
2,4,5
3
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Press the INPUT SELECT button of the
instrument that you want to record
Select the input source to record. The indicator of the selected
button will light.
fig.00-409
[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]
Select to record the instrument connected to the GUITAR/
BASS jack or MIC 2 jack.
[MIC]
Select to record the signal from a microphone connected to
the MIC1 jack or from the internal microphone.
When the MIC indicator for the INPUT SELECT button is lit,
you can use both the microphone connected to the MIC1 jack
and the internal microphone simultaneously.
* Your BR-900CD is shipped with its internal microphone
turned off. When not using the internal microphone, be sure to
turn it on (see next section).
[LINE]
Select this when you wish to record the sound of an
instrument or CD player connected to the LINE jacks.
[SIMUL]
To record the vocal and guitar at the same time, press
[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] and [MIC] simultaneously. Both
indicators light, telling you that simultaneous recording is
now possible.
You can select the source even when you have two mics
connected simultaneously to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 inputs.
When two recording tracks are selected, the GUITAR/BASS/
MIC2 is recorded to Track 1, 3, 5, 7, and the MIC1 is recorded
to Track 2, 4, 6, 8.
When one recording track is selected, the GUITAR/BASS/
MIC2 and MIC1 are mixed and then recorded.
Turning on the internal microphone
fig.00-410
1. In the Play screen, press the [MIC] INPUT SELECT
button.
The Mic Select screen appears while [MIC] is held down.
fig.00-411d
2. While still holding down [MIC], use the TIME/VALUE
dial to select “ONBRD+EXT.”
ONBRD+EXT:
The built-in mic is switched on, and the input is a mix of
the sounds from the internal mic and the external mic
connected to MIC 1.
EXTERNAL:
The built-in mic is switched off, and the input consists
only of the sounds from the external mic connected to
MIC 1.
3. Release [MIC].
The internal mic is switched on.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
* You can also make the internal mic settings in the [UTILITY]
system parameters. For more details, refer to the “Utility
Parameter List” (p. 198).
1–3 2
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Quick Start
Adjusting the input sensitivity
When input from GUITAR/BASS/MIC2 or MIC1 is selected,
adjust their input sensitivity with the relevant SENS knob.
fig.00-412a
In order to record at a good sound level, you should adjust the
input levels so that the PEAK indicator lights momentarily
when a guitar is strummed strongly or vocals are sung loudly.
Adjusting the input level
Adjust the volume of the input source for recording.
1. Lower the MASTER fader.
2. Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob to its center position and
then slowly increase the MASTER fader.
ig.00-421b
At this time, use the INPUT LEVEL knob to adjust the
input level so that the level changes in the -12 (between
-24 and -6)–0 dB range of the “IN” level meter.
The volume level is adjusted with the MASTER fader
and INPUT LEVEL knobs.
Level meter display
This shows the volume levels for each track.
fig.00-413d
IN:
The level meter shows the input from INPUT.
1–8:
The level meter shows the output of Tracks 1–8.
RHYTHM:
The level meter shows the output of Rhythm.
LR:
The Level meter shows the post-MASTER fader output level.
When monitoring the sound with headphones, use the
MASTER fader to adjust the volume to the level you desire.
(5) Using Insert Effects
The BR-900CD comes with five onboard effects processors:
an insert effect, loop effects, track EQ, pitch correction and
mastering tool kit. Below is an explanation of the operations
related to the insert effects.
What is an insert effect?
An effect added directly to a specific signal (with the BR-
900CD, this refers to the instrumental sounds from an INPUT
jack) is called an “insert effect.” The effect pedals that a
guitarist connects between his guitar and amp are a type of
insert effect. Loop effects, on the other hand, are effects
connected to the send/return jack of mixers and other similar
devices. (refer to p. 43)
Switch effect patches
The BR-900CD provides numerous effects for vocals, guitar,
etc., and two or more of these effects can be used
simultaneously. Such a combination of effects (i.e., the types
of the effects used and the order in which they are connected)
is called an “algorithm.”
Each effect in an algorithm offers a certain number of parameters,
which allow the sound to be altered (similar to tweaking the knobs
on a stomp pedal). The algorithm and its parameter settings are
bundled into units called “effect patches.”
By changing the effect patch, you can simultaneously change
the stored effect combinations, their on/off status, and the
parameter settings, and completely change the sound.
1. Press [EFFECTS] to display the currently selected effect
patch.
fig.00-414d
Your BR-900CD allows you to automatically select the
most suitable “banks” by pressing an INPUT SELECT
button.
For example, pressing the [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]
INPUT SELECT button changes you to a guitar bank
patch, and pressing [LINE] changes you to a line bank
patch.
Banks are a collection of effect patches.
P: Preset / S: Song / U: User
NumberBank Patch Name
Algorithm
Name
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GTR:
Effect patches for use with guitars.
MIC:
Effect patches for use on the sound from the MIC input
(i.e., vocals).
LIN (LINE):
Effect patches for use on the sound from CDs, MDs, and
other external devices from the LINE input.
SML (SIMUL):
Effect patches for recording vocals and a guitar together.
“Effect Patches and Banks” (p. 84)
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to align the cursor up with
the effect patch, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to
change the effect patch.
Preset patches (P)
The preset patches contain preset data. Their settings can
be changed, but you cannot create a new preset patch.
User patches (U)
User patches can be rewritten, and are stored in internal
memory. If you have created a patch that you would like
to use for other songs as well, it is convenient to store it
as a user patch.
Song patches (S)
Like user patches, song patches can be written; however,
the data for song patches are stored along with the song
data to the memory card. This is convenient when you
have created a patch for a specific recorded performance,
and would like to store that patch together with the
song.
fig.00-415
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to align the cursor up with
the patch number, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to
change the patch number.
4. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
For more details regarding the use of insert effects, refer to
“Using the Insert Effects” (p. 84).
Some effect patches are particularly effective for stereo
recording.
For recording in stereo, refer to “Selecting the recording
track” (p. 39).
“Effect Patch List” (p. 202)
“Algorithm List” (p. 88)
Recording without insert effects
Press [EFFECTS] repeatedly to turn off the insert effects.
The indicator goes out, and the sound will be recorded
without insert effects.
Selecting “INPUT <REC DRY>” as the point to which the
insert effects are connected allows you to record the sounds
without the insert effects while listening to the sounds with
the insert effects applied.
“Changing How the Insert Effects are Used According to the
Mode” (p. 87)
Memory Card
BR-900CD
User
Patch
Song
Song
Patch
Preset
Patch
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Quick Start
(6) Using the Rhythm
What is the Rhythm?
When you record, it is convenient to use the built-in Rhythm.
The “Rhythm” 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 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. 67) and “Synchronizing Playback with a
MIDI Sequencer” (p. 158).
You can also change the tempo or Rhythm pattern during a
song. For more details, refer to “Section 4 Using the Rhythm”
(p. 119).
The Rhythm 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.
fig.00-416
The Rhythm 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. 206).
Playing the Rhythm
Each time you press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] of the
Rhythm, the status changes as shown below.
fig.00-417
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. 207).
OFF: Unlit
The Rhythm is turned off.
* When you adjust the volume of the Rhythm, use the Rhythm fader.
fig.00-418a
Changing arrangements
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator lights up.
fig.00-418
2. Select an arrangement.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
fig.00-419d
Intro Verse Fill Verse Ending
P: Preset / S: Song
Arrangement Name
Number
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Preset Arrangements (P)
The preset arrangements contain preset data.
Their settings cannot be changed, and you cannot create
a new preset arrangement.
Song Arrangements (S)
Song arrangements can be written; however, the data for
song arrangements are stored along with the song data
to the memory card.
fig.00-420
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
Changing patterns
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.00-420a
2. Select a pattern.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
fig.00-420bd
Preset Patterns (P)
The preset patterns contain preset data.
Their settings cannot be changed, and you cannot create
a new preset pattern.
Song Patterns (S)
Song patterns can be written; however, the data for song
patterns are stored along with the song data to the
memory card.
fig.00-420c
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
Changing the tempo of the
arrangements or patterns
You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or
pattern being played by carrying out the following
procedure while the Play screen is displayed.
* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.
1. Use [CURSOR] and align the cursor up with “TEMPO”
in the display.
2. Rotate the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo.
fig.00-421d
* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change
the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to “Changing the tempo
of the arrangements or patterns” (p. 122).
* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.
Tapping to change the tempo of
the arrangements or patterns
You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or
pattern by the timing with which you press [TAP].
Tap on [TAP] four or more times to change the tempo of the
arrangement or pattern. The tempo becomes that in which
you tapped.
* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.
fig.00-422
* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change
the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to “Changing the tempo
of the arrangements or patterns” (p. 122).
* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.
Memory Card
BR-900CD
Song
Song
Arrngement
Preset
Arrangement
P: Preset / S: Song
Pattern Name
Number
Memory Card
BR-900CD
Song
Song
Pattern
Preset
Pattern
Tempo
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Quick Start
(7) Basic Recording
Selecting the recording track
1. Press either [1]–[7/8] at REC TRACK to select the
recording track.
If the button flashes in red, that track is ready for
recording.
fig.00-423
The status of each track can be determined from the
indicator on the button.
Off: No recorded data exists on the track.
Green: Recorded data exists on the track.
Red: The track is selected for recording.
If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the
indicator will light alternately in orange and green.
If INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]
or [MIC] are lit
fig.00-424
Since the input is mono, the recording is normally performed
as a mono recording onto one track. Press one of TRACK [1]–
[6] at REC TRACK to select the one track to which to record.
However, if you want to record in stereo to increase the effect
of insert effects, you can simultaneously press the [1] and [2],
[3] and [4] or [5] and [6], REC TRACK buttons for stereo
recording onto two tracks.
In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always
produce stereo recordings.
fig.00-425
If INPUT SELECT [LINE] or [SIMUL] are lit
fig.00-426
Since the input is stereo, the recording is normally performed
on two tracks. Press either REC TRACK [1] or [2] to select
tracks 1 and 2, or [3] or [4] to select tracks 3 and 4.
However, if you want to mix together the left and right
channels being input onto one track, with tracks 1 and 2
selected, press REC TRACK [1] again to select track 1. Using
the same procedure, you can select any track 1 to 6 to be the
track to which to record.
In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always
produce stereo recordings.
About the recording (REC) modes
Recording on the BR-900CD is separated into three main
modes.
Use whichever mode is suitable in the course of bringing
your song to completion.
fig.00-427
or
(Recording in Mono)
(Recording in Stereo)
or
Guitar
1
2
3
.
.
.
8
Bass
L
1
2R
Vocal
Keyboard
INPUT BOUNCE MASTERING
Mixing down
to two tracks
L
1
2R
Finishing the song
with levels optimized
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INPUT:
Only the instrument sounds or other input sources are
recorded to the tracks. Sounds played back from other tracks
are not recorded.
BOUNCE:
As the sounds on different tracks are played back, they are
recorded together onto another track. In Bounce mode, you
can play back eight tracks simultaneously and record them
all to a single, separate V-Track.
When the input source is selected with INPUT SELECT, you
can also include those sounds in the recording.
You can further include the sounds from the Rhythm in the
recording as well.
You can also select the CD-R/RW drive as the recording
destination (p. 59).
MASTERING:
Here, you apply the “Mastering Tool Kit” to the two tracks to
which other tracks have been bounced to finish up with a
song with levels (volume) optimized.
* The Rhythm cannot be used in this mode.
What is a Mastering Tool Kit?
When creating an audio CD from your recorded songs, or
recording to an MD or similar media, the overall volume
needs to be restrained, so that even the loudest portions of the
songs are handled appropriately on the CD or MD. However,
this often results in an overall lowering of the volume,
resulting in a CD or MD that lacks excitement and impact.
Moreover, in the low-frequency range, to which the human
ear is not very sensitive, the sound actually produced might
be perceived as being somewhat low in volume, even though
the meter shows that it’s at the maximum level. This also
makes it difficult to create powerful sounds.
With the “Mastering Tool Kit,” however, you can smooth out
the differences in volume that occur over the course of a
song, while also correcting the balance in the low end.
We recommend mastering with the Mastering Tool Kit in the
final stage of creating songs.
“Mastering” (p. 102)
“Mastering Tool Kit Patch List” (p. 205)
Procedure
fig.00-428a
1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “INPUT” is
indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
fig.00-428d
2. Press [REC].
[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the
recording standby state.
fig.00-429
3. Press [PLAY].
The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red
and instead light solidly, and recording starts.
fig.00-430
4. When you finish recording, press [STOP].
The REC TRACK button lights alternately in orange and
green, indicating that track contains recorded data.
* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one
second.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
1
234
Flash
Lit
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Quick Start
(8)
Playing Back Recorded Music
1. Press [ZERO] to move to the time location 00:00:00-00.0.
fig.00-431
2. Press [PLAY].
Use the TRACK faders to adjust the volume separately
for each track.
Silencing the sound of specific
tracks (Track Mute)
During playback, hold down [DELETE/MUTE] and press a
REC TRACK button that is lit in green and orange alternating
or green.
The REC TRACK button will change to blinking in orange or
green, and the sound of that track will be muted (silenced).
If you repeat the same operation, the button will return to its
previous lit state and the sound of that track will once again
be heard.
fig.00-433
(9) Overdubbing
(Recording an additional performance
while listening to an existing performance)
The tracks for which the REC TRACK button is lit in green
(or alternately in orange and green) are tracks that already
have data recorded on them.
The process of listening to a previously recorded
performance while you record additional material on
another track is called “overdubbing.” By recording the bass,
guitar, and vocals on different tracks, you can then adjust the
volumes of each instrument with respect to one another,
change the left-right sound balance, exchange data, and
perform other operations.
fig.00-434a
1. Press one of REC TRACK [1]–[7/8] to select the track to
which to record.
By selecting a different track to record from the track
that you previously recorded, you can record a new part
while listening to the previously recorded part.
The status of each track can be determined from the
indicator on the button.
Off: No recorded data exists on the track.
Green: Recorded data exists on the track.
Red: The track is selected for recording.
If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the
indicator will light alternately in orange and green.
* If you choose a track to record that already contains data
(where the REC TRACK button is lit in green), the indicator
lights alternately in orange and green, and the new music
overwrites the previously recorded data.
2. Adjust the faders so the tracks being played back are at
a suitable level.
3. Press [REC].
[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the
recording standby state.
How the Tracks Are Organized
The BR-900CD features eight audio tracks that can be
used for recording and playback. Tracks 1 through 6 are
independent mono tracks. Tracks 7 and 8 are linked as
stereo tracks.
Tracks 7 and 8 are fixed as left and right tracks,
respectively, while fader movements, Loop Effects, and
other processes are applied in common to both tracks.
These two tracks thus make a convenient bounce
destination (p. 58).
Tracks 7 and 8 also become dedicated mastering tracks
during mastering (p. 102).
In addition to, and separate from the audio tracks, the
BR-900CD also includes dedicated stereo tracks for
playback of the internal rhythms (p. 37).
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4. Press [PLAY].
The [REC] and REC TRACK button indicators change
from flashing in red to being continually lit and
recording begins.
[PLAY] lights up.
Only what you are currently playing is recorded to the
new track. The music that is being played back is not
recorded.
* If you use the INPUT LEVEL knob to turn down the volume
of the input source during recording, the sound will be
recorded in the audio track at a low volume, so that noise will
be more apparent when you raise the volume of the audio track
for playback.If you want to lower the sound of the input source
that you are monitoring, lower the volume with the MASTER
fader.
To change the volume of the music being played back, use the
TRACK fader for the respective tracks.
5. When you finish recording, press [STOP].
* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one
second.
(10) Adjusting the Sound for
Each Track
You can adjust the tone, panning, and volume balance for
each track individually.
Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound
1. Press [PAN/EQ].
fig.00-434b
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “PAN,”
and press [ENTER].
The Pan settings screen appears.
fig.00-434d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE
dial to change each track pan settings.
* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track
corresponding to the button pressed.
* Pressing [ENTER] sets this to “C00” (Center).
4. Press [EXIT] (or [PAN/EQ]) to return to the Play screen.
Tracks 7 and 8 are stereo tracks, and any pan settings that are
made apply to both of the tracks as a pair.
• When set to C00: Track 7 is panned left, and Track 8 is
panned right.
• When set to L50: Both Track 7 and Track 8 are panned
left.
• When set to R50: Both Track 7 and Track 8 are panned
right.
Some tips for overdubbing
When you record new material while listening to a
recorded performance, your playing may tend to be
buried in the existing performances, making it difficult
for you to play. In this case, you can slightly lower the
faders of the playback tracks, or pan the playback tracks
to left (or right) and the sound you are playing to right
(or left) to make it easier to hear yourself.
“Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound” (p. 42)
“Changing the Position of the Input Sound (Pan)” (p. 49)
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Quick Start
Adjusting the tone (Track EQ)
“Track EQ” is an independent two-band equalizer featured
on each track that allows you to adjust the high- and low-
frequency tonal qualities separately.
1. Press [PAN/EQ].
fig.00-435a
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EQ,”
and press [ENTER].
The EQ settings screen appears.
fig.00-435d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE
dial to turn each Track EQ on or off.
* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track
corresponding to the button pressed.
4. When changing the EQ settings, press CURSOR [ ]
repeatedly to display the parameter screen, then use the
[CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to change the
setting’s value.
fig.00-436d
For more on the settings content, refer to “Track EQ
Parameter Functions” (p. 112).
5. When you have finished making the settings, press
[EXIT] (or [PAN/EQ]) to return to the Play screen.
Adding width to the sound (Loop Effect)
The BR-900CD features chorus, delay, and doubling (any one
of these three can be selected at any one time) as loop effects,
and includes reverb as well. Effective use of these allows you
to add greater breadth to the sound.
What is a loop effect?
Effects connected to the send and return of mixer effects are
called “loop effects.” You can adjust the depth of the effect by
changing the send level of each mixer channel (equivalent to
the tracks of the BR-900CD).
Since the send levels for each track are separate, you can
change the depth individually. This allows you to, for
example, have a deep reverb on the vocals and slight reverb
on the drums, or any such combination.
Opposed to insert effects (p. 35), which are applied to specific
sounds, loop effects are applied to the complete track.
* You cannot use chorus, delay, and doubling simultaneously.
Any one may be selected while loop effects are in use.
1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS].
fig.00-437a
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CHO/
DLY” or “REV,” and press [ENTER].
fig.00-437d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] until “FX Type” or “Type” is
displayed, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the
loop effect.
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When using CHO/DLY
Select from “CHORUS,” “DELAY,” or “DBLN” (doubling).
fig.00-438d
When using REV
Select from “HALL” or “ROOM.”
fig.00-439d
4. If you want to change the settings for the selected
effect, press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter,
then change the setting’s value with the TIME/VALUE
dial.
fig.00-440d
For more on the settings content, refer to “Loop Effect
Parameter Functions” (p. 111).
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to display the Send Level
settings screen.
When using CHO/DLY
fig.00-441d
When using REV
fig.00-442d
6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
adjust each track’s send level.
* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track
corresponding to the button pressed.
The “send level” is the volume level of the signal sent
from each respective track to each effect, and you can
change the amount of effect applied by adjusting the
send level.
The send level for each track is also indicated in the
lower row of the display.
fig.00-443d
7. After you have completed adjusting the send level,
press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen
You can switch screens in the following sequence, with the
screen cycling to the next screen each time [LOOP EFFECTS]
is pressed.
Loop Effects selection screen → Send Level screen →
Type screen → Play screen
Send level of the each tracks
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Quick Start
(
11
) Bouncing
(Putting multiple tracks together)
fig.00-444a
1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “BOUNCE” is
indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
fig.00-444d
■ : V-Tracks with recorded data.
❐ : V-Tracks without data.
“What are V-Tracks?” (p. 14)
2. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-track to which you want to record.
You can also select the CD-R/RW drive as the recording
destination. For more details, refer to “Bouncing Directly to a
CD-R/RW Disc (Direct CD Bounce)” (p. 59).
3. Press [REC].
[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the
recording standby state.
fig.00-446
4. Press [PLAY].
The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red
and instead light solidly, and recording starts.
fig.00-447
5. When you finish recording, press [STOP].
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
To prepare for further recording after the bouncing has been
completed, the BR-900CD automatically switches to an
empty V-Track at the bounce destination.
After bouncing down to two tracks, you can use the
“Mastering Tool Kit” to eliminate discrepancies in volume
levels throughout the song and to achieve the proper low-
end balance. Refer to “Mastering” (p. 102).
(
12
) Turning Off the Power
To turn off the power, use the procedure described in
“Turning Off the Power” (p. 28).
Before you turn off the BR-900CD, make sure to first stop any
recording. If the BR-900CD is turned off during playback/
recording where the memory card is being accessed, the
recorded data, mixer settings, and effect patch data may be
lost.
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13
)
Removing the Memory Card
The power of the BR-900CD must be turned off before
removing a memory card. If a memory card is inserted when
the power is turned on, the data in the memory card may be
destroyed, or the memory card may become unusable.
1
345
2
2
Recording Destination
Flash
Lit
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MEMO
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Section 1
Recording
and
Playback
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Recording
Selecting the Recording Track
1. Press either [1]–[7/8] at REC TRACK to select the
recording track.
If the button flashes in red, that track is ready for
recording.
fig.01-101
The status of each track can be determined from the
indicator on the button.
Off: No recorded data exists on the track.
Green: Recorded data exists on track.
Red: The track is selected for recording.
If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the
indicator will light alternately in orange and green.
If INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]
or [MIC] are lit
fig.01-102
Since the input is mono, the recording is normally performed
as a mono recording onto one track. Press one of TRACK [1]–
[6] at REC TRACK to select the one track to which to record.
However, if you want to record in stereo to increase the effect
of insert effects, you can simultaneously press the [1] and [2],
[3] and [4], or [5] and [6], REC TRACK buttons for stereo
recording onto two tracks.
In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always
produce stereo recordings.
fig.01-103
If INPUT SELECT [LINE] or [SIMUL] are lit
fig.01-104
Since the input is stereo, the recording is normally performed
on two tracks. Press either REC TRACK [1] or [2] to select
tracks 1 and 2, or [3] or [4] to select tracks 3 and 4.
However, if you want to mix together the left and right
channels being input onto one track, with tracks 1 and 2
selected, press REC TRACK [1] again to select track 1. Using
the same procedure, you can select any track 1 to 6 to be the
track to which to record.
In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always
produce stereo recordings.
or
(Recording in Mono)
(Recording in Stereo)
or
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Recording
Section 1
Changing V-Tracks
The BR-900CD is a eight-track multitrack recorder, and each
track consists of eight V-Tracks. You can select any one of
these V-Tracks for recording or playback.
Therefore, by making use of the many V-Tracks, you can use
the BR-900CD just as if it were a 64-track multitrack recorder.
This allows a wide range of uses, such as recording one take
of a guitar solo or vocal, and then recording another take
without having to erase the first one. You can also then take
just the portions of the V-Tracks that you like and put them
together onto one track.
“Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)” (p. 67))
1. Press [V-TRACK].
fig.01-105
The V-Track Selection screen appears. This screen shows
the numbers of the selected V-Tracks for each track.
fig.01-106d
■ : V-Tracks with recorded data.
❐ : V-Tracks without data.
2. Use the REC TRACK [1]–[7/8] to select the track to be
altered.
* You can also select tracks with CURSOR [ ] [ ].
3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and change the V-Track.
4. After you finish changing the V-Track,
press [V-TRACK] (or [EXIT]) to return to the Play
screen.
Changing the Position of the
Input Sound (Pan)
When you record new material while listening to a recorded
performance, your playing may tend to be buried in the
existing performances, making it difficult for you to play.
If this is the case, you can change the positioning (or
panning) of the INPUT (the instrument you are playing) and
record it so that it is not buried underneath the other sounds.
1. Press [PAN/EQ].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “PAN,”
and press [ENTER].
The PAN settings screen appears.
fig.01-107d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] to display “IN.”
fig.01-108d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the pan settings.
The pan settings made here are automatically applied to
the track that you are recording to, so that after
recording is complete, you can listen to the track with
the same pan as that when it was recorded.
5. Press [PAN/EQ] (or [EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.
Pan the playback tracks to left (or right) and the sound you
are playing to right (or left) to make it easier to hear yourself.
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Recording
Recording Operations
1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “INPUT” is
indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
fig.01-109d
2. Press [REC].
[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the
recording standby state.
fig.01-110
3. Press [PLAY].
The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red
and instead light solidly, and recording starts.
fig.01-111
4. When you finish recording, press [STOP].
The REC TRACK button lights alternately in orange and
green, indicating that track contains recorded data.
* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one
second.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
*The following operations cannot be used, or are disabled, while
the recorder is in use (during recording and playback).
• Recording patterns
• Editing arrangements
• Selecting drum kits
• Switching to the USB screen
• Switching to the Tone Load screen
• Switching to the Song Selection screen
• Switching to the Song New screen
• Switching to the Song Information screen
• Switching to the Edit Song screen
• Track Editing
• Switching to the Sync screen
• Switching to the Initialize screen
• Operating the CD-R/RW
Flash
Lit
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Section 1
Repeating Playback (Repeat)
By using the “Repeat function” you can repeatedly play back
a specified part. Repeating playback allows you to check the
mixing balance or perform loop recordings (p. 56) with the
punch in/out functions.
The position in the song where [REPEAT] is pressed first
becomes repeat start point (A), and the position where it is
pressed a second time becomes repeat end point (B). The
portion between the two points is then repeated during
playback.
fig.01-201
Press [REPEAT] again to cancel the repeat function and
delete the start and stop points.
Setting the Repeat Portion
1. Enter the repeat start point (A).
Move to the position where you want the repeat to start
and press [REPEAT].
fig.01-202
The position is set as repeat start point (A).
The [REPEAT] indicator begins to flash, telling you that
the repeat start point (A) has been registered.
If you wish to re-do the registration, you can cancel the
registered location by pressing [REPEAT] when the
current location is the same as the repeat start point (A).
If the current location is beyond the repeat start point
(A), press [REPEAT] twice to cancel the registration.
The [REPEAT] indicator goes out, and the registered
repeat start point (A) and end point (B) are deleted.
2. After registering the repeat start point (A), register the
repeat end point (B).
Move to the position where you want the repeat to end
and press [REPEAT].
fig.01-203
That position becomes repeat end point (B).
The [REPEAT] indicator lights, telling you that the
repeat end point (B) has been registered.
To re-do the registration, press [REPEAT] once again.
The [REPEAT] indicator goes out, and the registered
repeat start point (A) and end point (B) are deleted.
Then press [REPEAT] again and register repeat start
point (A) and end point (B) as desired.
* There must be at least one second between repeat start point
(A) and repeat end point (B). It is not possible to set the end
point less than one second away from the start point.
* If you press [REPEAT] at a position before the repeat start
point (A), that earlier position is then set as the repeat start
point (A).
3. If you want to save the settings in the currently selected
song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].
“Saving the Current Settings to the Song (Song Save)” (p. 79)
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
Repeat
Repeat Start
(A)
Repeat End
(B)
Time
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Repeating Playback (Repeat)
Setting the Repeat Portion
with Accurate Timing
Normally, the repeat start and end points are registered at
the exact position where [REPEAT] is pressed. This may
make it difficult for you to set the repeat portion exactly as
you desire.
If this is the case, you can use the quantize function to have
the time [REPEAT] is pressed be adjusted to the timing of the
song.
The quantize function allows you to set the timing in one-
measure units.
Perform the procedure given below to use the quantize
function.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.01-204d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “AB Qtz,” and turn
the TIME/VALUE dial to turn the setting on.
When off, the quantize function will not work.
fig.01-205d
4. 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.
* Changing the tempo after having made the quantize function
settings in a repeated portion will result in timing
discrepancies between the repeat start and end points and the
beginnings and ends of measures.
* You can set the repeat portion to one measure by pressing
[REPEAT] twice at the same position.
When the repeat portion is set, you can use the following
functions to edit your recorded track data.
• Copying the repeat portion (p. 67)
• Moving the repeat portion (p. 70)
• Erasing the repeat portion (p. 73)
Before using these functions, you can use the quantize
function to set the repeat portion with accurate timing.
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Section 1
Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)
You may occasionally make a mistake while recording, or the
performance may not turn out as you expect. In this case, you
can punch in/out to re-record only the portion that is
mistaken.
Changing to recording during the playback of a song is
referred to as punching in, and changing from recording to
playback is referred to as punching out.
Therefore, punch in at the location where you want to begin
the re-recording, and punch out at the location where you
want the re-recording to end.
fig.01-301
With your BR-900CD, you can choose from manual or
automatic punching in/out.
* You can use the Undo function (p. 57) to revert to the
condition before re-recording.
* The data prior to punch-in/out will remain on the memory
card without being erased. If this data is no longer needed, in
order to use the memory card effectively, use the song optimize
function (p. 78) to delete unneeded data from the memory card.
Manually Punching In/Out
You can use the button on the BR-900CD or a foot switch to
punch in or out.
When you are playing an instrument and performing the
recording by yourself, it may be difficult to punch in or out
using the button on the BR-900CD. If this is the case, you can
use a separately sold foot-switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2,
etc.) and use your feet to punch in and out.
* When using manual punch-in/out, you need to allow for an
interval of at least one second between the punch-in and
punch-out points.
Manually punching in and out
using [REC]
As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you
are manually punching in and out to re-record a portion of
track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.
1. Press REC TRACK [1].
REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.
2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.
fig.01-302
3. Start playback and adjust the volume of the input
source using the INPUT LEVEL knob.
Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input
source and adjust the volume of the input source using
the INPUT LEVEL knob so that it is the same level as the
track.
4. Move to a position before where you want to start re-
recording and press [PLAY] to start playback.
5. Press [REC] to punch in at the location where you want
to start recording.
The BR-900CD starts recording.
6. To punch out, press [REC] (or [PLAY]) again.
Each time you press [REC], you punch in and punch out,
so if there is another location that you want to redo, then
you can punch in again at that location using the same
procedure.
7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
8. Listen to the re-recorded results.
Return the song to a point earlier than you re-recorded,
and play it back.
Adjust the volume of track 1 using the TRACK fader.
Time
Punch-In Stop
Start
[PLAY][
REC][
REC][
STOP]
Punch-Out
Playback PlaybackRecording
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Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)
Manually punching in and out
using a foot switch
In operating the foot switch during playback of a song
(manual patch in and out), press the foot switch once to
punch in, then press it again to punch out.
In order to use a foot switch
When you are using a foot switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2,
etc.) to punch in and out, connect the foot switch to the
FOOT SW jack on the BR-900CD and change the function of
the FOOT SW jack by following the procedure given below.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.01-303d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and select “Foot SW.”
fig.01-304d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select “PUNCH”
(PUNCH IN/OUT).
5. 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.
Auto Punching In and Out
Automatically punching in and out at predetermined
locations (or times) in the song is referred to as “auto
punching in/out.”
When you want to punch in and out at accurate times or
when you want to concentrate on playing rather than
punching in and out manually, the auto punch in/out
function is very useful.
Specifying the area for auto
punching in/out
Before you begin recording, you must register the locations
at which punch-in and punch-out will occur automatically.
1. Register the location where you want to punch in.
Move the location where you want to punch in and press
AUTO PUNCH [IN] to register that location for
automatic punch in.
At this time, the AUTO PUNCH [IN] indicator lights,
telling you that the punch-in position is registered.
fig.01-305
* If the AUTO PUNCH [IN] indicator is lit, you will
automatically move to the registered punch-in time when this
button is pressed.
2. Register the location where you want to punch out.
Move the location where you want to punch out and
press AUTO PUNCH [OUT] to register that location for
automatic punch out.
At this time, the AUTO PUNCH [OUT] indicator lights,
telling you that the punch-out position is registered.
fig.01-306
* If the AUTO PUNCH [OUT] indicator is lit, you will
automatically move to the registered punch-out time when this
button is pressed.
If you want to punch in/out at a previously set locator point,
press [LOCATOR] to move to the locator point (p. 64), and
press AUTO PUNCH [IN] or AUTO PUNCH [OUT].
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Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)
Section 1
Erasing a registered auto punch
in/out location
■To erase an auto punch-in location, press and hold
AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] and then press [IN].
■To erase an auto punch-out location, press and hold
AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] and then press [OUT].
When the settings are erased, the AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF],
[IN], and [OUT] indicators go out.
* If you want to save the auto punch in/out settings in the
currently selected song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
How to record
As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you
are using the auto punch in/out to re-record a portion of
track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.
1. Press REC TRACK [1].
REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.
2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.
fig.01-307
3. Make sure that the AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] indicator
is dark.
If it is lit, press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] to make the
indicator go dark.
4. Start playback and adjust the volume of the input
source using the INPUT LEVEL knob.
Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input
source and adjust the volume of the input source using
the INPUT LEVEL knob so that it is the same level as the
track.
5. Move to a position before where you want to start re-
recording and press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF].
The indicator lights up, showing that the auto punch in
and out have been set.
6. Press [REC] to place the BR-900CD in recording
standby and then press [PLAY].
Recording automatically starts at the auto punch-in
location, so start playing what you want to record.
At the point you specified for punch-out, the track will
automatically change back to play mode.
7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
8. Listen to the re-recorded results.
Return the song to a point earlier than you re-recorded,
and play it back.
Adjust the volume of track 1 using the TRACK fader.
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Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)
Repeatedly Recording Over the
Same Location (Loop Recording)
The repeat function (p. 51) allows you to play a certain
portion of a song (the loop portion) over and over again.
If you used auto punch in/out together with the repeat
function, the portion will be repeated so the result of the
recording can be heard right away.
If the recording did not sound as you wished, simply press
[REC] and redo the recording.
Using the repeat function and auto punch in/out together in
this manner to repeatedly perform recording is known as
“loop recording.”
* For details on how to set the portion where recording will
occur (the portion between the punch-in and punch-out
positions), refer to “Auto punching in and out” above.
Setting the portion to be repeated
Before you begin recording, you will need to set the starting
and ending position of the portion to be repeated.
* The portion to be repeated should contain the portion that you
wish to re-record (the portion between the punch-in and
punch-out points).
fig.01-308
If the portion to be re-recorded is not fully contained in the
repeat portion, the recording may not start or end as desired.
How to record
As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you
are using the auto punch in/out to re-record a portion of
track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.
1. Press REC TRACK [1].
REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.
2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.
fig.01-309
3. Use the repeat function (p. 51) to repeat the playback of
the song and adjust the volume of the input source
using the INPUT LEVEL knob.
Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input
source and adjust the volume of the input source so that
it is the same level as the track.
4. Press [STOP].
5. Press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF].
The indicator lights, showing that the auto punch in and
out have been set.
6. When you are ready to record, press [REC], then press
[PLAY] to begin recording.
After you press [PLAY], you can record from the time
the first punch-in is reached until the time the punch-out
is reached. Re-record the portion as desired.
When the song is repeated, you can check the result of
what you just recorded. If the recording is not
satisfactory, press [REC] and perform the recording
again.
7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
8. Press [REPEAT] to make the button indicator go dark.
9. Press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] to make the indicator
go dark.
PlaybackPlayback
Repeat
Repeat Start
(A)
Punch-In Punch-Out Repeat End
(B)
Time
Recording
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Section 1
Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)
Occasionally when the recording you make may not turn out
as you wish, or the settings you make for an editing
operation are incorrect, and you want to reverse what you
have done. At these times, you can use the “Undo function.”
The Undo function reverses the action you have just
performed and returns you to the status you were in
beforehand. To reverse an Undo, you must use the “Redo
function.”
For example, suppose you are punching in to loop record
and record over the same location twice. To undo the
recording you just performed and return to the first
recording, you would use the Undo function.
To then reverse the Undo and return to the condition that
you were in immediately after the second recording, you
would use the Redo function.
* After you have performed an Undo, you can only perform a
Redo (you cannot perform an Undo again).
* If you record something, or carry out Track Edit after
performing an Undo, it will no longer be possible to perform a
Redo.
* Undos only affect audio data recorded to the tracks. You
cannot undo changes made to parameter settings, or data other
than audio data.
* Keep in mind that the history of all operations you’ve carried
out with respect to the recorded data will be cleared as soon as
you carry out a Song Optimize (p. 78). This means that once
you execute Song Optimize, you’ll no longer be able to perform
an undo.
Reversing the Last Operation
(Undo)
1. Press [UNDO/REDO].
“UNDO?” appears.
fig.01-401d
2. To execute Undo, press [ENTER] (YES).
Press [ENTER] to reverse the last performed recording or
editing operation.
If you decide not to Undo, press [EXIT] (NO).
Canceling the Undo (Redo)
To reverse the Undo you just executed, perform a Redo.
1. Press [UNDO/REDO].
“REDO?” appears.
fig.01-402d
2. To execute Redo, press [ENTER] (YES).
The Undo you just performed is reversed.
If you decide not to Redo, press [EXIT] (NO).
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Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)
Although the BR-900CD allows the simultaneous playback of
eight tracks, when you run out of tracks, the BR-900CD also
lets you copy the recordings of multiple tracks together onto
one track (V-Track). This is called “bounce” (also known as
bounce recording or ping-pong recording). By combining
multiple tracks in this way, you can free up other tracks in
order to record additional performances.
The explanation below uses an example of mixing the
monaural recording on tracks 1 and 2 and the stereo
recording on tracks 3 and 4, and bouncing them to V-Track 2
of tracks 3 and 4.
1. Set the pan for tracks 1 and 2 to the locations you
desire, set the pan for track 3 all the way to the left
(L50), and the pan for track 4 all the way to the right
(R50).
“Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound” (p. 42)
2. Play back the song and adjust the volumes for the
tracks 1 to 4 using the REC TRACK faders.
The overall volume is adjusted by the MASTER fader. At
this time, raise the volume as high as possible without
allowing the sound to distort.
Lower the faders for the tracks that you do not want to
mix.
*When using bounce recording, you can record the sounds with
insert effects (p. 84), loop effects (p. 108), Track EQ (p. 110),
or Pitch Correction (p. 114) applied. When using the insert
effects, refer to “Changing How the Insert Effects are Used
According to the Mode” (p. 87).
3. Press [STOP].
4. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “BOUNCE” is
indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
The INPUT SELECT indicator goes out, and the input
source is automatically muted. This prevents the input
source from being mixed in and recorded during bounce
recording.
* If you wish to mix an input source as part of the bounce
recording, press [INPUT SELECT] to select the desired input
source. At this time, you can apply loop effects (p. 108) to the
sound of the input source.
5. If you want to mix in the sound of the Rhythm as well,
increase the Rhythm fader.
If you do not want to record the Rhythm, lower the
fader.
In bounce mode, you can play back eight tracks
simultaneously and record them all to a single, separate
V-Track.
When input sources are selected with INPUT SELECT,
you can have those sounds recorded together.
Furthermore, you can include the sounds from the
Rhythm in the recording.
fig.01-601
TRACK 8-V1
TRACK 7-V1
TRACK 6-V1
TRACK 5-V1
TRACK 4-V1
TRACK 3-V1
TRACK 2-V1
TRACK 1-V1
RHYTHM
Track 1–8
TRACK 8-V2
TRACK 7-V2
Separate V-Track
INPUT Rhythm
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Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)
Section 1
6. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the recording-destination track/V-Track.
Here, set this to “34V2” (V-Track 2 of Tracks 3 and 4).
fig.01-602d
■ : V-Tracks with recorded data.
❐ : V-Tracks without data.
(When bouncing while recording in mono)
If you turn the TIME/VALUE dial at this time, the
screen for specifying the track for mono recording is
displayed.
fig.01-603d
7. After pressing [ZERO] to return to the time location
00:00:00-00.0, press [REC] and then press [PLAY] to start
bounce recording.
8. When you are finished recording, press [STOP].
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
9. Lower all TRACK faders except those for Tracks 3 and
4, press [PLAY], and then check the sounds bounced to
Tracks 3 and 4.
* The pan for tracks 3 and 4, where the music was bounced, is
set all the way to the left and right respectively.
10. If you want to save the settings in the currently selected
song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc
(Direct CD Bounce)
With the BR-900CD, you can bounce data directly to a CD-R/
RW disc instead of the audio tracks. This is a convenient way
to keep a copy of song sketches after recording them.
• The Rhythm and Tone Load functions cannot be used
when tracks are bounced directly to a CD. Only the
audio tracks are bounced.
• Due to differences in the characteristics of CD-R/RW
discs, there is no way to ensure 100% error-free writing.
For this reason, the bouncing may be discontinued if an
error occurs in writing to the CD-R/RW disc. Never use
this feature with your important recordings.
1. Prepare a blank CD-R/RW disc or a CD-R/RW disc to
which data has been written on the BR-900CD, but that
is not yet finalized (p. 143).
2. Place the CD-R/RW disc in the tray.
The CD-R/RW drive‘s indicator begins flashing.
Wait until the indicator stops flashing.
3. Press [REC MODE] a number of times until the
BOUNCE indicator lights.
The BR-900CD is switched to BOUNCE mode.
fig.01-604d
4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select “CD.”
fig.01-605d
* If you wish to mix an input source as part of the bounce
recording, press [INPUT SELECT] to select the desired input
source. See “Selecting the Input Source and Bouncing the
Recording to a CD-R/RW” (p. 60).
Recording destination
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5. Press [REC].
The CD-R/RW drive’s motor begins spinning.
“Now Checking...” appears in the display.
The message disappears approximately ten seconds
later, indicating that preparations for bouncing have
been completed.
• In contrast to normal recording, you cannot press [REC]
(manual punch in) after first pressing [PLAY].
• The moment [REC] is pressed, a region with a minimum
of one song is created on the disc. Note that even if you
press [STOP] at this point without bouncing any tracks,
the song cannot be deleted.
6. Press [PLAY].
[PLAY] and [REC] light, and bouncing to the CD-R/RW
disc begins.
The sounds are written to the CD-R/RW disc exactly as
they are played back.
7. Press [STOP] when you reach the end of the song.
“Keep power on! Closing Track...” appears in the
display. The message disappears, indicating that the
bouncing have been completed.
Several seconds may be necessary before you can
proceed with the next operation.
8. To check the results of the bouncing, play the disc back
as an audio CD (p. 142).
9. To enable playback of the bounced tracks on a
conventional audio CD player, finalize the disc (p. 143).
Finalizing the CD-R/RW disc allows the content to be heard
using a regular CD player but prevents any further bouncing
or writing of tracks to the disc. Do not finalize the disc if you
want to bounce or write other tracks to it.
Selecting the Input Source
and Bouncing the Recording
to a CD-R/RW
You can simultaneously select the input source sounds and
record when bouncing directly to a CD, just as you can when
bouncing tracks in the normal manner.
1. Carry out Steps 1–4 in “Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/
RW Disc (Direct CD Bounce)” (p. 59).
2. Press one of the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the
input source you want.
The button for the selected input source lights up, and
the sounds of the input source become audible.
3. Carry out Step 5 and the subsequent steps in
“Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc (Direct CD
Bounce)” (p. 59)
The input source sound is mixed with the sounds played
back from the tracks and bounced to the CD-R/RW disc.
You can also bounce only the input source sound to the CD
by completely lowering track faders 1–6 and 7/8 and the
RHYTHM faders.
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Section 1
Loading Songs Created with the BR-864/BR-532
You can load songs created with the BR-864 or BR-532 into
the BR-900CD via memory cards.
Loading Songs Created with
the BR-864
First, save the song data created with the BR-864 to a
memory card, then insert the memory card into the BR-
900CD.
Once you record, edit, or set parameters for imported BR-864
song data, that particular song data can no longer be used by
the BR-864.
To protect against accidental recording or editing, song
protect (p. 79) is automatically switched on for imported BR-
864 song data.
If you can accept the fact that you will no longer be able to
use the song data with the BR-864, you can switch song
protect off, then carry out recording or editing.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SEL,”
and press [ENTER].
The Song Select screen is appeared.
The song protect icon ( ) is indicated for the BR-864 songs.
3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the song to be
loaded.
4. Press [ENTER].
The song data is loaded.
Patches employing the “Guitar Synth” algorithm of the BR-
864 are replaced by “P001” when loaded.
The “Harmonist” of the BR-864 are replaced by “Flanger”
when loaded.
To record or edit, turn off song protect (p. 79).
When you turn off song protect, “Overwrite OK?” appears in
the display; press [ENTER] (YES). Song protect is switched
off, and the data is simultaneously converted to BR-900CD
format. After this step is executed, the song data can no
longer be used with the BR-864.
Loading Songs Created with
the BR-532
When copying song data created with the BR-532 from
SmartMedia to a BR-900CD memory card, you can load the
data as a BR-900CD song.
Reading BR-532 data requires a PC with a SmartMedia
reader and CompactFlash writer connected.
First, copy the data on the BR-532 memory card
(SmartMedia) to the PC with the SmartMedia reader, and use
the CompactFlash writer to copy that data from the PC to a
BR-900CD memory card.
Then insert the memory card containing the copy of the
desired data into the BR-900CD.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SEL,”
and press [ENTER].
The Song Select screen is appeared.
3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the song to be
loaded.
4. Press [ENTER].
The song data is loaded.
The data remains in BR-532 format immediately after
loading. Once the loaded song is saved, the data is converted
(p. 79) to BR-900CD format.
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Displaying the Song Information
Displaying the Remaining
Available Recording Time
Follow the procedure below to either display the elapsed
recording time in the recording standby and recording
screens.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.01-901d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Remain Inf,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ON.”
fig.01-902d
ON: Displays the remaining available recording
time in “minutes: seconds.”
OFF: Doesn’t display the remaining available
recording time.
4. 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.
* When [REC] is pressed in the Play screen, putting the BR-
900CD into record standby ([REC] flashes), the remaining
recording time is displayed in the TIME area.
fig.01-903d
Displaying the Memory Card Usage
Follow the procedure below to display the current condition
of the memory card being used.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INF,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.01-904d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter to be
displayed.
Name of the currently selected song
fig.01-905d
Song’s data type and memory used (Size: MB)
fig.01-906d
Data Type
HiFi (MT2): High-quality recording type
STD (LV1): Standard recording type
LONG (LV2): Long recording type
Remaining memory
fig.01-907d
*The song sizes are displayed in units of 1M = 1,000,000 bytes.
The size displayed is an approximation.
4. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return
to the Play screen.
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Section 2
Editing
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Registering Time (Locator)
Using the locator function, you can register any desired time
in a song as a “locator point” so that you can jump to that
point later with just the press of a button.
This function is quite useful during editing.
Registering a Locator Point
1. At the Play screen, move to the location where you
want to register the locator point.
2. Press [LOCATOR].
When the [LOCATOR] indicator lights up, registration is
complete.
fig.02-101
Moving to the Locator Point
1. Press [LOCATOR].
This moves you to the time in the song registered as a
locator point.
Deleting a Locator Point
1. Press and hold AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF], then press
[LOCATOR].
The locator point is deleted.
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Search for the Music’s Start and End (Scrub/Preview)
Scrub function
When editing a sound, some times you need to know exactly
where the sound starts, or exactly where the recording with
an auto punch in starts.
To enable you to find these points accurately, the BR-900CD
is equipped with the Scrub function.
When you use the Scrub function during playback (called
“scrubbing”), the portion from your before or after the
current location (approximately 45 msec) is played back and
repeated.
Preview function
With the Preview function, you can playback the one-second
portion of the song before or after your current position.
By using this together with the Scrub function, at the same
time slowly moving your current position in the song, it
becomes easy to find the exact transition point from one
phrase to the next.
fig.02-201
Scrubbing to Find the Music
Starting/Ending Point
1. Hold down [STOP] and press [PLAY].
The [PLAY] indicator begins flashing and scrubbing
starts.
At this time, the Track 1–7/8 level meters are displayed.
The “ ” (SCRUB TO) and “ ” (SCRUB FROM)
displayed at the TEMPO position in the screen are the
scrub points with respect to the current position.
When the cursor is set under the scrub point, it is
possible to change scrub point by TIME/VALUE dial.
fig.02-202d
fig.02-203d
You can press [PLAY] to preview the material to or from the
currently selected scrub point.
PREVIEW FROM
PREVIEW TO
To mute the sound of a particular track, hold down
[DELETE/MUTE] and press the relevant REC TRACK
button so it starts blinking.
2. Slowly turn the TIME/VALUE dial to move the current
position and search for the starting point of the phrase
(e.g., where sound is first emitted).
3. After you find the exact point where the music starts,
press [STOP] to stop scrubbing.
You can now press [LOCATOR] to register a locator point so
that you can find the point easily later.
SCRUB
TO
Time
Now Time
PREVIEW
TO
PREVIEW
FROM
Sound Data
SCRUB
FROM
Approx. 45 msec
Approx. 1.0 msec Approx. 1.0 msec
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Search for the Music’s Start and End (Scrub/Preview)
Changing the Scrub Points
Besides switching the scrub point in the Play screen (p. 65),
you can also use the following method to switch the scrub
point.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SCR,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-204d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “FROM/TO,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change scrub points.
fig.02-205d
TO: Scrubs to your current position.
FROM: Scrubs from your current position.
4. After completing the setting, 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.
Enabling Use of the Preview
Function with [REW] and [FF]
Besides using [PLAY] for the Preview function (p. 65), you
can also set the unit so that [REW] and [FF] can be used with
the Preview function.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SCR,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-206d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] to select “Preview SW,” and turn
the TIME/VALUE dial to set “ON.”
fig.02-207d
This enables use of the Preview function.
4. 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.
You can temporarily switch to Preview during scrub with the
following operations.
Press [REW]: PREVIEW TO
Press [FF]: PREVIEW FROM
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Section 2
Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)
The BR-900CD allows you to edit your songs by performing
editing functions such as copying and moving data recorded
on the tracks.
Data is saved in its edited form when you return to the Play
screen from the Track Edit screen.
* During automatic updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the
upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is
being processed.
To copy, move, or erase repeated portions, you first need to
set the portion to be repeated, using the procedure described
on p. 51.
Copying Data (Track Copy)
Track Copy allows you to copy a specific part of data and
then place it in a different location.
You can perform editing operations such as copying the data
on a track all at once, or copying the data from a specified
part as many times as you wish.
If, for example, you want to use a phrase from a certain track,
or have the same phrase repeated again and again, the copy
function will help save you time.
* If data exists at the position being copied to, that data will be
overwritten.
*The portion being copied must be longer than 1.0 seconds long.
If the copied portion is 1.0 seconds or less, no sound will be
heard even if the copy is carried out.
The three types of Track Copy are given below.
Copying the repeated portion (AB)
Perform the procedure given below to copy the portion from
the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).
Ex. 1: Copying twice to the same track
fig.02-302
Ex. 2: Copying twice to another track
fig.02-303
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-304d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CPY,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-305d
About the Measure/Time Specification screen
Measures and time are specified in the “S” (Start), “E”
(End), and “T” (To) screens in Track Edit as shown
below.
fig.02-301d
BeatMeasure
S (Start) / E (End) / T (To)
Frame
Hours
Minutes
Seconds Sub Fram
e
(Ex.) Repeat
Start (A)
Repeat
End (B)
TO Time
Repeat
Start (A)
Repeat
End (B)
TO Time
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4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press
[ENTER].
fig.02-306d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/V-
Track to copy to.
6. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-307d
7. Use [CURSOR] and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to
specify the time of the beginning of the location “T”
(To) where you want the copied data to be placed.
8. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-308d
9. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of
copies you want to be placed.
10. When you are ready to execute the copy, press
[ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
11. Press [ENTER].
The copy is executed.
12. 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.
Copying by specifying the time
(TME/MES)
Perform the procedure given below to copy the portion
between specific times.
Ex. 1: Copying twice to the same track
fig.02-309
Ex. 2: Copying twice to another track
fig.02-310
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-311d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CPY,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-312d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and
press [ENTER].
START END TO Time
START END TO Time
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Section 2
fig.02-319d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/V-
Track to copy to.
6. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-314d
7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you
want to copy.
8. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-315d
9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the
ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to copy.
10. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-316d
11. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To)
where you want the copied data to be placed.
12. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-317d
13. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of
copies you want to be placed.
14. When you are ready to execute the copy, press
[ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
15. Press [ENTER].
The copy is executed.
16. 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.
* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may
appear to show that there is a discrepancy between the actual
current position and the position displayed. If you specify the
locations using measures, specify the locations at each screen
using the TIME/VALUE dial to eliminate the discrepancy.
You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO],
[STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/
OUT].
Copying a complete track (ALL)
Perform the procedure given below to copy the complete
recorded data from one track to another.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-318d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CPY,”
and press [ENTER].
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fig.02-319d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press
[ENTER].
fig.02-320d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/V-
Track to copy to.
6. When you are ready to execute the copy, press
[ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
7. Press [ENTER].
The copy is executed.
8. 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.
Moving Data (Track Move)
Track Move allows you to move a specific portion of data to
a different location.
* After the data is moved, the location it was in will be left
empty.
The three types of Track Move are given below.
Moving the repeated portion (AB)
Perform the procedure given below to move the portion from
the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).
Ex. 1: Moving to the same track
fig.02-321
Ex. 2: Moving to another track
fig.02-322
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-323d
Repeat
Start (A)
Repeat
End (B)
TO Time
Repeat
Start (A)
Repeat
Start (B)
TO Time
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3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“MOV,” and press [ENTER].
fig.02-324d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press
[ENTER].
fig.02-325d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/V-
Track to move to.
6. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-326d
7. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
specify the time of the beginning of the location “T”
(To) where you want the data to be moved.
8. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
9. Press [ENTER].
Move Event is executed.
10. 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.
Moving by specifying the time
(TME/MES)
Perform the procedure given below to move the portion
between specific times.
Ex. 1: Moving to the same track
fig.02-327
Ex. 2: Moving to another track
fig.02-328
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-329d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“MOV,” and press [ENTER].
fig.02-330d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and
press [ENTER].
START END TO Time
START END TO Time
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fig.02-331d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/V-
Track to move to.
6. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-332d
7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you
want to move.
8. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-333d
9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the
ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to move.
10. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-334d
11. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To)
where you want the data moved.
12. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
13. Press [ENTER].
Move Event is executed.
14. 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.
* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may
appear to show that there is a discrepancy between the actual
current position and the position displayed. If you specify the
locations using measures, specify the locations at each screen
using the TIME/VALUE dial to eliminate the discrepancy.
You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO],
[STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/
OUT].
Moving a complete track (ALL)
Perform the procedure given below to move the complete
data from one track to another.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-335d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“MOV,” and press [ENTER].
fig.02-336d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press
[ENTER].
fig.02-337d
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5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/V-
Track to move to.
6. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-338d
7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To)
where you want the data to be moved.
8. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
9. Press [ENTER].
Move Event is executed.
10. 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.
Erasing Data (Track Erase)
Track Erase allows you to erase a specific part of data. Even if
data exists after the specified part, it will not be moved
forward to fill the gap left by the erasure. Like a normal tape
recorder, erasing can be considered covering unwanted data
by recording emptiness.
* Do not leave a portion of less than 1.0 seconds in length after
the erased portion. If a portion that short does remain, it will
end up being silent.
The three types of Track Erase are given below.
Erasing the repeated portion (AB)
Perform the procedure given below to erase the portion from
the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).
fig.02-339
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-304d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ERS,”
and press [ENTER].
Repeat
Start (A)
Repeat
End (B)
Time
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fig.02-341d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press
[ENTER].
fig.02-342d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to erase from.
6. When you are ready to execute the erasure, press [ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
7. Press [ENTER].
The erasure is executed.
8. 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.
Erasing by specifying the time
(TME/MES)
Perform the procedure given below to erase the portion
between specific times.
fig.02-343
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-334d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ERS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-345d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and
press [ENTER].
fig.02-346d
START END Time
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5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to erase from.
6. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-347d
7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you
want to erase.
8. Press [ENTER].
fig.02-348d4
9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to
erase.
10. When you are ready to execute the erasure, press
[ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
11. Press [ENTER].
The erasure is executed.
12. 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.
* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may
appear to show that there is a discrepancy between the actual
current position and the position displayed. If you specify the
locations using measures, specify the locations at each screen
using the TIME/VALUE dial to eliminate the discrepancy.
You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO],
[STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/
OUT].
Erasing a complete track (ALL)
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-349d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ERS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-350d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press
[ENTER].
fig.02-351d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to erase.
6. When you are ready to execute the erasure, press
[ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
7. Press [ENTER].
The erasure is executed.
8. 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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Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)
Exchanging Data (Track Exchange)
Perform the procedure given below to exchange the data
between two tracks.
Example: exchanging all the data on track 1 with all the
data on track 2
fig.02-352
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-353d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “XCG,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.R08-27
4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the two tracks/V-Tracks to exchange data.
5. When you are ready to execute the exchange, press
[ENTER].
The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can
confirm the operation.
6. Press [ENTER].
The exchange is executed.
7. 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.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 1
Track 2
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
Time
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Section 2
Organizing the Songs You’ve Recorded
Copying a Song (Song Copy)
Follow the procedure below to copy the currently selected
song.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-401d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CPY,”
and press [ENTER].
The Copy Song screen appears.
fig.02-402d
If “Card Full!” appears
If this message appears before the copy, it means that
there is insufficient space on the memory card to
complete the copy. Delete any unnecessary recording
from the memory card.
4. Press [ENTER].
The copy is executed. When the copy has been
completed, “Completed!” appears in the display, and
you are returned to the Play screen.
Erasing Songs (Song Erase)
Follow the procedure below to erase a song from the
memory card.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-403d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ERS,”
and press [ENTER].
The Erase Song screen appears.
fig.02-404d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select the song to be
erased.
5. After selecting the song to erase, press [ENTER].
“Are you sure?” appears.
6. To continue with the erasure, press [ENTER] (YES).
To cancel the operation press the [EXIT] (NO) (or
[UTILITY]).
7. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly)
repeatedly to return to the Play screen.
* If you erase a song currently being used, the song on the
memory card with the lowest number is selected. If there are no
other songs on the card, a new song is created.
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Organizing the Songs You’ve Recorded
Saving Memory on the
Memory Card (Song Optimize)
When you perform overdubbing or punch-in/out, the data
that you rewrite (replace) actually remains on the memory
card. In some cases, this unwanted data may occupy a
significant amount of space on the memory card. This will
cause the time available for recording to be less than it
should be.
By performing a “Song Optimize,” you can have the BR-
900CD erase any unnecessary data on the memory card and
increase the unused space.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-405d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “OPT,”
and press [ENTER].
“Are you sure?” appears in the display.
fig.02-406d
4. To continue with the optimization, press [ENTER]
(YES).
The Song Optimize function is carried out. When
completed, “Completed!” appears in the display, and
you are returned to the Play screen.
To cancel the operation press the [EXIT] (NO) (or
[UTILITY]).
*Depending on the situation, an appreciable length of time may
be required for Optimize to be completed. This is not a
malfunction. Do not turn off the power until Optimize has
completed.
* After you execute Optimize, it is not possible to undo/redo to
revert to the state before executing Optimize.
Naming Songs (Song Name)
When a new song is created, it is automatically given a name
such as “SONG 0001.” With your BR-900CD, you can use
“Song Name” to give each song a name, which helps you
manage and organize your songs.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-407d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“NAM,” and press [ENTER].
The name of the song (Song Name) appears in the
display.
fig.02-408d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the
character you want to change.
5. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the character.
* You can switch between upper case and lower case characters
by pressing [ENTER].
6. After the name is properly entered, press [UTILITY] (or
press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return to the Play screen.
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Organizing the Songs You’ve Recorded
Section 2
Protecting a Song (Song Protect)
You can imagine situations where, after taking care to create
a song, you accidentally overwrite it with a recording,
deleting the performance itself.
To prevent such accidents, you can protect song data so that
it cannot be rewritten accidentally (Song Protect).
* The following operations are not available when a song is
protected.
• Editing a song name
• Erasing a song
• Song Optimize
• Editing a digital copy protect
• Initializing the Rhythm (arrangements/patterns/
drum kits)
• Initializing effects (song patches)
• Initialize All
• Arrangement/Pattern Edit
• Importing SMFs
• Writing effects to song patches
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-409
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “PRT,”
and press [ENTER].
The Song Protect screen appears.
fig.02-410d
4. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the “ON.”
5. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return
to the Play screen.
When a song is protected, the display will show the song
protect symbol.
fig.02-411d
Saving the Current Settings
to the Song (Song Save)
The BR-900CD can save the following contents as song data.
• Recorded data
• Mixer settings (Pan, Track EQ, etc.)
• Insert Effect song patches
• Mastering Tool Kit song patches
• Pitch Correction song patches
• Rhythm Arrangements / Rhythm Patterns
• Loop Effects
• Tuner
• Utility (excluding LCD contrast)
These recorded data or mixer settings are not saved
immediately after recording, but are saved when songs are
saved, and when the screens are switched.
Ordinarily, if a situation calls for it, a message appears in the
display prompting you to confirm that you want to save the
data, so you need not pay particular attention to this, but if
you want to save the settings to the song in its current state,
use the following procedure.
1. Hold down [STOP] and press [REC].
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Creating a Master Tape / Disc
This process involves recording the finished song to your
recorder (cassette tape recorder, CD recorder, etc.) and
making a master tape or a master disc.
Recording to a Cassette Tape
Recorder (Analog Connection)
1. Connect the BR-900CD’s LINE OUT jacks to the
cassette tape recorder's input jacks.
fig.02-501a
2. Put the cassette tape recorder in record mode.
3. Press [PLAY] on the BR-900CD and start the playback
of the recorded data.
Recording to a Digital
Recorder (Digital Connection)
1. Connect the BR-900CD’s DIGITAL OUT connector to
the digital recorder's input connector.
fig.02-501b
2. Set the digital recorder so it is ready to record digital
signals.
3. Put the digital recorder in record mode.
4. Press [PLAY] on the BR-900CD and start the playback
of the recorded data.
Disabling digital copying (Digital
Copy Protect)
When recording from the BR-900CD to a digital recorder,
you can prevent further digital copying of the master tape or
disc to any other digital recorders.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.02-501d
Cassette tape
Recorder
Digital Recorder
(CD Recorder etc.)
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Creating a Master Tape / Disc
Section 2
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DPRT,” and press [ENTER].
The Digital Copy Protect screen appears.
fig.02-502d
4. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the “ON.”
ON: Digital copying will be prohibited.
OFF: Digital copying is enabled.
5. 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.
* Some DAT recorders do not support SCMS, or do not allow
digital connections to a CD player. If you are using this type of
DAT recorder, it will not be possible to record the digital
output of the BR-900CD on a DAT recorder if “Copy Prtct” is
turned “ON.” In this case, you will need to turn off the “Copy
Prtct” setting.
What is SCMS?
SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management System.
This is a function of consumer digital audio devices such
as DAT recorders CD recorders that protects the
copyright of the producer by prohibiting second-
generation and subsequent copies from being made
digitally.
If digital connections are made to a digital recorder that
has this function, SCMS flags will be recorded along
with the digital audio signals.
Digital audio data that contains this data cannot be
recorded again via a digital connection.
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MEMO
83
Section 3
Using
Effects
84
Using the Insert Effects
The BR-900CD comes with five effects processors: an insert
effects, loop effects, Track EQ, Pitch Correction, and
Mastering Tool Kit.
An insert effects, loop effects, and Track EQ can be used
simultaneously, and you can make settings for each effect as
desired.
Here is an explanation of how to change the various
parameters for the insert effects and how to then save those
changes.
“Insert Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 88)
“Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 111)
“Track EQ Parameter Functions” (p. 112)
Insert effects are applied during recording, in addition they
are applied during the mixing of the various tracks as well.
For more details, refer to “Changing How the Insert Effects
are Used According to the Mode” (p. 87).
Effect Patches and Banks
The effects used by insert effects and the parameters of each
effect are changed by calling up “effect patches.”
Your BR-900CD comes equipped with a number of preset
effect patches for use with vocals and instruments. These are
grouped according to different input sources and each group
is called a “bank.”
fig.01-501
Your BR-900CD allows you to automatically change banks
by pressing an INPUT SELECT button. For example,
pressing the [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] INPUT SELECT button
changes you to a guitar bank patch, and pressing [LINE]
changes you to a line bank patch.
Also, within each bank, effect patches are further grouped as
shown below.
Preset patches (P)
The preset patches contain preset data. Their settings can be
changed, but you cannot create a new preset patch.
User patches (U)
User patches can be rewritten, and are stored in internal
memory. If you have created a patch that you would like to
use for other songs as well, it is convenient to store it as a
user patch.
Song patches (S)
Like user patches, song patches can be written; however, the
data for song patches are stored along with the song data to
the memory card. This is convenient when you have created
a patch for a specific recorded performance, and would like
to store that patch together with the song.
fig.01-502
* Song patches (S) cannot be selected unless a memory card is
inserted.
Your BR-900CD is shipped with the user patches (U) and
song patches (S) containing the same patches as the preset
patches (P).
When you create a new song, copies of the patches in the
song patches (S) are made in the preset patches (P) for each
bank.
Guitar Bank
GTR
GUITAR/BASS MIC LINE SIMUL
U01
.
.
U99
User
Patch
Preset
Patch
P01
.
.
P99
Song
Patch
Mic Bank
MIC
INPUT SELECT
U01
.
.
U40
P01
.
.
P40
Line Bank
LIN
U01
.
.
U50
P01
.
.
P50
Simul Bank
SML
U01
.
.
U50
S01
.
.
S99
S01
.
.
S40
S01
.
.
S50
S01
.
.
S50
P01
.
.
P50
Memory Card
BR-900CD
User
Patch
Song
Song
Patch
Preset
Patch
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Using the Insert Effects
Section 3
Editing Insert Effect Settings
If you wish to create a new effect sound, you should first
select an existing patch that is closest to the sound you want,
and then edit its settings. If you wish to save the effect settings
that you edited, save them as a user patch or song patch.
1. Press [EFFECTS].
The Effect screen appears.
fig.01-503d
2. Select an effect patch.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the bank, Preset/Song/User, and patch number.
3. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and
press [ENTER].
The Edit Effect screen appears and the algorithm (the
connection sequence for the effects being used) is displayed.
fig.01-504d
■When effect patches in the SIMUL bank are selected,
“GTR” and “MIC” appear.
Move the cursor to “GTR” to modify a guitar-use effect,
or to “MIC” to modify an effect for use with a mic, then
press [ENTER].
fig.01-505d
By pressing [ENTER] while the cursor is at a Bank–Number,
you can display the Edit Effect screen directly.
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to each
effect and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to turn each
effect on or off.
Blocks that are turned on are shown in uppercase letters,
while blocks that are turned off are shown in lowercase
letters.
Turn on the effects that you want to use.
fig.01-506d
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the
effect with the parameter that you want to change and
press [ENTER].
The Parameter Setting screen for each effect appears.
fig.01-507d
6. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select a parameter, and turn
the TIME/VALUE dial to edit the value.
7. If you would like to edit another effect, press [EXIT] to
return to the previous screen, and repeat steps 5–6.
8. If you wish to save the current effect settings, perform
the procedure described in “Saving insert effect
settings,” next.
Edited effect settings are temporary. If you exit the Edit
Effect screen without saving the effect patch you changed,
“TMP” appears next to the indication of the bank.
Be aware that if you select a new effect patch while “TMP” is
displayed, the altered effect patch is returned to its original
settings and the changes are lost.
P: Preset / S: Song / U: User
NumberBank Patch Name
Algorithm
Name
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Using the Insert Effects
Saving Insert Effects Settings
(Write)
Follow the procedure below to enter a name (patch name) for
an effect that you’ve modified, and save it as a new effect
patch.
* You cannot save an effect patch during the recording or
playback of a song.
* If you do not need to change patch name, go to step 4.
1. At the Effect screen, press CURSOR [ ] to move the
cursor to “NAME,” and press [ENTER].
The Patch Name Setting screen appears.
fig.01-508d
2. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to enter the
patch name.
* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
3. After you have completed entering the effect settings
and patch name as desired, press [EXIT] to return to the
Effect screen.
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“WRITE,” and press [ENTER].
fig.01-509d
5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number to
which to write the new effect patch.
6. After you’ve selected the destination, press [ENTER].
After the save has been completed, you are returned to
the Effect 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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Using the Insert Effects
Section 3
Changing How the Insert Effects are
Used According to the Mode
By default, the insert effect is inserted immediately after the
input source. The reason for this is to allow for the effects-
processed (wet) sound to be recorded and monitored.
However, sometimes you want to change the connection
order.
On the BR-900CD, you can accommodate a wide variety of
situations by changing the point to which the insert effects
are connected.
Follow the procedure below to change where insert effects
are connected.
1. Press [EFFECTS].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“LOCAT,” and press [ENTER].
fig.01-510d
3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to switch the point to
which the insert effects are connected.
INPUT<NORMAL>:
The sound is monitored and recorded after it passes
through the insert effect. Normally you will use the BR-
900CD with this setting.
fig.01-511
INPUT<REC DRY>:
The sound is monitored through the insert effect but is
recorded without the effect (dry).
fig.01-512
TRACK 1–8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8:
The insert effect can be applied to the playback of a track
(or pair of tracks). Use this when you wish to try out
effects after recording the dry sound, or when you wish
to apply effects only to a specific track.
fig.01-513
RHYTHM:
The insert effect can be applied to the playback of a
Rhythm.
fig.01-513a
MASTER:
Use this when you wish to apply effects to the entire
song, such as when adjusting the tone or applying a
special effect during mixdown.
fig.01-514
4. Press [EXIT] 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.
TRACK 1
(REC)
TRACK 1
(REC)
TRACK 1
(PLAY)
RHYTHM
TRACK 1
(PLAY)
TRACK 2
(PLAY)
TRACK 8
(PLAY)
RHYTHM
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Insert Effect Parameter Functions
Algorithm List
The algorithms (the available effects and their connection order) that can be used as an insert effect are shown below.
The algorithms that can be selected will differ for each bank. To select the algorithm that you wish to use, first select the effect
bank that includes that algorithm, and then refer to the “Effect Patch List” (p. 202) and select a patch that uses the desired
algorithm.
The line or lines connecting the algorithm indicate whether the effect features mono output (single line) or stereo output (two lines).
(Example)
fig.04-105a
1. COSM GTR AMP
This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. This
provides an amp sound using a preamp and speaker
simulator.
* In case of “Phaser,” output will become monaural.
fig.04-106
Compressor
Preamp
Speaker Simulator
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Harmonist
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
- Slow Attack
Delay
2. ACOUSTIC SIM
This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. It allows
you to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to
those of an acoustic guitar.
fig.04-107
Acoustic Guitar Simulator
Compressor
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
–[COMP]–[PAMP]– –[MOD]=[DLY]=
Output: Stereo
Output: Mono
BANK: GUITAR
–[COMP]–[PAMP]–[SP]–[EQ/WAH]
[NS]–[FV]–[MOD]=[DLY]=
–[ASIM]–[COMP]–[EQ]–[NS]
[FV]–[MOD]=[DLY]=
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Section 3
3. BASS SIM
Simulates the sound of a bass guitar. Obtain the sound of a
bass guitar while playing an electric guitar.
* You should avoid playing chords when using the Bass
Simulator.
fig.04-108
Bass Simulator
Compressor/Defretter
- Compressor
- Defretter
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
4. COSM COMP GTR
This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. In addition
to a COSM compressor/limiter, it uses a preamp and speaker
simulator for a characteristic amp sound.
fig.04-109
COSM Comp/Limiter
Preamp
Speaker Simulator
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Delay
5. ACOUSTIC GTR
This is a multi-effect designed for acoustic guitar. Even when
an electric-acoustic is connected at line level, this provides a
warm sound similar to what is obtained through a
microphone.
fig.04-111
Acoustic Processor
Compressor
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Delay
6. BASS MULTI
This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. Appropriate
for creating standard bass sound.
fig.04-112
Compressor/Defretter
- Compressor
- Defretter
Octave
Enhancer
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
–[BSIM]–[COMP/DEF]–[NS]–[FV]–[MOD]=
–[COMP]–[PAMP]–[SP]–[EQ/WAH]
–[NS]–[FV]–[DLY]=
–[ACP]=[COMP]=[EQ]=[NS]=[DLY]=
–[COMP/DEF]–[OCT]–[ENH]–[EQ/WAH]
–[NS]–[FV]–[MOD]=[DLY]=
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7. COSM BASS AMP
This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. This features
an amp sound that uses a preamp and speaker simulator.
fig.04-113
Compressor
Preamp
Speaker Simulator
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
8. COSM COMP BSS
This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar.
In addition to a COSM compressor/limiter, it uses a preamp
and speaker simulator for a characteristic amp sound.
fig.04-114
COSM Comp/Limiter
Preamp
Speaker Simulator
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Delay
9. VOCAL MULTI
This is a multi-effect designed for vocals.
It provides the basic effects needed for vocals.
fig.04-115
Compressor
De-esser
Enhancer
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
10. VOICE TRANS
This is a multi-effect designed for vocals.
This allows you to produce a unique effect using a voice
transformer.
fig.04-116
Voice Transformer
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
–[COMP]–[PAMP]–[SP]–[EQ/WAH]
–[NS]–[FV]–[MOD]=[DLY]=
–[COMP/LIM]–[PAMP]–[SP]
[EQ/WAH]–[NS]–[FV]–[DLY]=
BANK: MIC
–[COMP]–[DES]–[ENH]–[EQ]
–[NS]–[FV]–[MOD]=[DLY]=
–[VT]–[NS]–[FV]–[MOD]=[DLY]=
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11. COSM COMP VCL
This is a multi-effect designed for vocals.
The COSM compressor/limiter is perfect for creating a basic
sound.
fig.04-117
COSM Comp/Limiter
De-esser
Enhancer
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Delay
12. STEREO MULTI
This algorithm connects seven types of effect, all in full
stereo.
fig.04-118
Compressor
Ring Modulator
4Band Equalizer/Wah
- 4Band Equalizer
- Wah
Noise Suppressor
Foot Volume
Modulation
- Flanger
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Doubling
- Tremolo/Pan
Delay
13. LO-FI BOX
This allows you to simulate sounds that appear to be playing
on an AM radio, the sounds of old records played on an old-
fashioned gramophone, and even extreme deformations of
the sound produced by a Lo-Fi Digital.
fig.S02-14
Lo-Fi Box
Noise Suppressor
–[COMP/LIM]–[DES]–[ENH]
[EQ]–[NS]–[FV]–[DLY]=
BANK: LINE
=[COMP]=[RNG]=[EQ/WAH]
[NS]=[FV]=[MOD]=[DLY]= =[LOFI]=[NS]=
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14. VO+GT AMP
This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a
vocal and electric guitar.
For the guitar, you can produce an amp sound using a
preamp and speaker simulator.
(GUITAR)
fig.04-121
(MIC)
fig.04-120
(GUITAR)
Compressor
PreAmp
Speaker Simulator
Noise Suppressor
Delay
(MIC)
Compressor
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Delay
15. VO+AC.SIM
This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a
vocal and electric guitar.
For the guitar, you can make the electric guitar sound like an
acoustic guitar.
(GUITAR)
fig.04-123
(MIC)
fig.04-122
(GUITAR)
Acoustic Guitar Simulator
Compressor
Noise Suppressor
Delay
(MIC)
Compressor
4Band Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Delay
16. VO+ACOUSTIC
This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a
vocal and acoustic guitar.
For the guitar, you can produce a warm sound as though a
mic were being used, even when an electric-acoustic is
connected by a direct line.
(GUITAR)
fig.04-125
(MIC)
fig.04-124
(GUITAR)
Acoustic Processor
Compressor
Noise Suppressor
(MIC)
Compressor
Noise Suppressor
BANK: SIMUL
–[COMP]–[PAMP]–[SP]–[NS]–[DLY]–
–[COMP]–[EQ]–[NS]–[DLY]–
–[ASIM]–[COMP]–[NS]–[DLY]–
–[COMP]–[EQ]–[NS]–[DLY]–
–[ACP]–[COMP]–[NS]–
–[COMP]–[NS]–
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Parameter List
Acoustic Guitar Simulator
This simulates the sound of an acoustic guitar. It allows you to use
an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to those of an acoustic
guitar.
If you set the pickup selector of your guitar to the front position, the
desired effect will be easier to achieve.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the acoustic guitar simulator effect on/off.
PickUp SINGLE, HUMBUCK
Set this to the type of pickup on the connected guitar.
Charct
This selects one of the four types of sounds.
STD (standard):
This is a normal acoustic guitar.
JUMBO:
This is an acoustic guitar with a body that is bigger than
STANDARD. The bass sound is powerful.
ENHANCE:
This is an acoustic guitar that with a more responsive attack, so the
guitar will retain more of its prominence in almost any situation.
PIEZO:
This simulates the sound you would get from a pickup installed on
an electric-acoustic guitar.
During the attack, a certain amount of compression will be applied.
Top-Hi -100–+100
Adjust the level of the direct sound from the strings. That is, it
adjusts the harmonic contents.
Top-Mid -100–+100
This adjusts the interference to the strings made by the top plate.
That is, it adjusts the attack sense.
Body -100–+100
This adjusts the resonance of the sound caused by the body. That is,
it adjusts the softness and fatness of the sound which is the typical
characteristics of acoustic guitars.
Level 0–100
This adjusts the volume of the acoustic guitar simulator.
* If Top-Hi, Top-Mid, and Body are all set to “-100,” there will be no
sound.
Acoustic Processor
With this feature, you can change the sound from a pickup on an
electric-acoustic guitar into a richer sound, similar to that obtained
by a microphone placed near a guitar. Best results will be achieved
when stereo recording.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the acoustic processor effect on/off.
Body 0–100
This adjusts the resonance of the sound caused by the body. That is,
it adjusts the softness and fatness of the sound which is the typical
characteristics of acoustic guitars.
Mic Dist 0–100
This simulates the distance between the microphone capturing the
sound of an acoustic guitar and the guitar itself.
Level 0–100
This adjusts the volume of the acoustic processor.
Bass Simulator
Simulates the sound of a bass guitar. Obtain the sound of a bass
guitar while playing an electric guitar. You should avoid playing
chords when using the Bass Simulator.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the bass simulator effect on/off.
Charct LOOSE, TIGHT
Bass tone characteristic is set. When “LOOSE” is selected, as if the
string gauge was getting thicker.
Level 0–100
This adjusts the volume of the bass simulator.
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Chorus
A sound with a subtly shifted pitch is added to the direct sound,
making the final output sound thicker and broader. Best results will
be achieved when stereo recording.
* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter
is set to “CHORUS.”
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the chorus effect on/off.
Rate 0–100
Adjusts the rate of the Chorus effect.
Depth 0–100
Adjusts the depth of the Chorus effect.
Pre Dly 0.5–50.0 ms
Adjusts the time needed for the effect sound to be output after the
direct sound has been output.
E.Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
Compressor
This corrects differences in input to create a steadier, more even
volume balance. This is used to extend the sustain of input sounds
and, conversely, to shorten sustain and emphasize the attack portion
of sounds.
Another use of compression is as a “limiter,” which prevents
distortion by suppressing only volume peaks.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the compressor effect on/off.
Sustain 0–100
This adjusts the depth of the effect. Higher settings values result in
longer sustain times. Set this to a lower value when using
compression for the limiter effect.
Attack 0–100
Adjusts the strength of the attack. Larger values will result in a
sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.
Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume.
COSM Comp (compressor)/Limiter
The compressor corrects differences in input to create a steadier, more
even volume balance. It is used to extend the sustain of input sounds
and, conversely, to shorten sustain and emphasize the attack portion
of sounds.
The limiter is an effect that prevents distortion by suppressing input
signals that exceed a set value (threshold). You can get the same effect
achieved with the compressor by setting the threshold at a low value.
The BR-900CD uses COSM technology to model four types of
compressor/limiter in which the compressor and limiter functions are
combined.
On/Off OFF, ON
Sets the compressor/limiter to ON or OFF.
Type
Selects the compressor/limiter type.
BOSS-Cmp:
Models the BOSS CS-3 compact effects processor.
D-Comp: Models the MXR dyna comp.
Rack160: Models the dbx 160.
VtgRack: Models the UREI 1178.
Attack (with BOSS-Cmp, D-Comp) 0–100
Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are
played. Larger values will result in a sharper attack, creating a more
clearly defined sound.
Sustain (with BOSS-Cmp, D-Comp) 0–100
Boosts low-level signals, adjusting the time over which sounds are
sustained. Higher values deepen the effect, resulting in a longer
sustain.
Threshold (with Rack160) 0–100
Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your bass. The
compression effect is applied to input above the level set here. The
smaller the value set here, the lower the level at which the limiter
effect kicks in.
Input (with VtgRack) 0–100
Controls the input level. Increasing the value will produce a deeper
effect.
Ratio
(with Rack160)
1:1–20:1, INF:1
(with VtgRack)
4:1–20:1
Adjusts the limiter compression ratio. Higher ratio create a stronger
compression effect.
Attack Time (When set to VtgRack) 0–100
This adjusts the amount of time it takes for the compression ratio set
in Ratio to be reached once compression begins, as the input level
exceeds the set threshold level. The larger the value set here, the
more rapidly compression is applied.
Release Time (with VtgRack) 0–100
This adjusts the time from when the signal level drops below the
threshold until when the compression is removed. The lower the
values set, the more rapidly the compression is released, and the
more clearly the sound from the next string played is heard.
Tone (with BOSS-Cmp) -50–+50
Adjusts the tone. The higher the value set, the more the high
frequencies are boosted, resulting in a harder sound.
Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume.
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De-esser
Useful for reducing ‘sibilant’ or ‘S’ sounds produced by a vocalist.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the de-esser effect on/off.
Sibilant 0–100
Adjusts the sensitivity relative to the input volume, which controls
how the effect is applied.
Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume.
Defretter
This simulates a fretless bass.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the defretter effect on/off.
Sens 0–100
This controls the input sensitivity of the Defretter. It should be
adjusted for the bass guitar you have until you get the harmonic
changes to sound natural.
Attack 0–100
This controls the attack of the Defretter. Increasing the value will
cause the harmonics to change more slowly, thus producing a
relatively attack-less sound, similar to a fretless bass.
Depth 0–100
This controls the ratio of harmonics. Increasing the value will
increase the harmonic content and therefore will create a more
unusual sound.
Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the defretter sound.
Delay
This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the
direct sound.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the delay effect on/off.
Type
This Parameter selects the type of delay.
SINGLE:
This is a simple delay.
TAP:
The delayed sound is panned across the left and right channels. This
will be effective when stereo recording.
Dly Tme SINGLE: 1–1400 ms, TAP: 1–700 ms
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which
sound is delayed).
Feedback 0–100
This parameter adjusts the amount of feedback. Changing the
amount of feedback causes the number of time the delayed sound is
repeated to change as well.
E.Level 0–120
Adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
Doubling
By adding a slightly time-delayed sound to the direct sound, this
produces the impression that multiple sources are sounding together
(a “doubling” effect). Best results will be achieved when stereo
recording.
* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter
is set to “DOUBLING.”
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the doubling effect on/off.
Dly Tme 0.5–50.0 ms
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which
sound is delayed).
Separation -50– +50
Adjusts the diffusion. The panning of the direct sound and effect
sound can be spread to left and right.
* This effect is obtained with stereo recording (using two tracks).
E.Level 0–120
This adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
Enhancer
By adding sounds which are out-of-phase with the direct sound, this
effect enhances the definition of the sound, and pushes it to the
forefront.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the enhancer effect on/off.
Sens 0–100
Adjusts the manner in which the enhancer will be applied relative to
the input signals.
Freq 1.0–10.0 kHz
Adjusts the frequency at which the enhancer effect will begin to be
applied. The effect will be made apparent in the frequencies above
the frequency set here.
Mix Level 0–100
Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound of the range set
by “Frequency” that is to be mixed with the input.
Lo Mix Lvl 0–100
Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound of the lower range that is
to be mixed with the input. The frequency range in which the effect
is applied is fixed.
Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the enhanced sound.
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Equalizer
A 4-band equalizer.
* You can use this effect with the following algorithms when “4BAND
EQ” is selected for the 4BAND EQ/WAH “Type” setting.
COSM GTR AMP COSM BASS AMP
COSM COMP GTR COSM COMP BSS
BASS MULTI STEREO MULTI
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off.
Low Gain -20– +20 dB
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the bass
equalizer.
Lo-M Gin -20– +20 dB
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the low-
midrange equalizer.
Lo-M F 100 Hz–10.0 kHz
This parameter sets the central frequency for the low-midrange
equalizer.
Lo-M Q 0.5–16
This parameter sets the range of change in gain for the frequency set
by “Lo-M F.” A larger value results in a narrower range of change.
Hi-M Gin -20– +20 dB
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the high-
midrange equalizer.
Hi-M F 100 Hz–10.0 kHz
This parameter sets the central frequency for the high-midrange
equalizer.
Hi-M Q 0.5–16
This parameter sets the range of change in gain for the frequency set
by “Hi-M F.” A larger value results in a narrower range of change.
Hi Gain -20– +20 dB
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the treble
equalizer.
Level -20– +20 dB
This parameter adjusts the volume after the equalizer stage.
Flanger
This produces a flanging effect that gives a sort of “twisting”
character to the sound.
* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter
is set to “FLANGER.”
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the flanger effect on/off.
Rate 0–100
Determines the rate of the flanging effect.
Depth 0–100
Determines the depth of the flanging effect.
Manual 0–100
Adjusts the center frequency at which to apply the effect.
Resonance 0–100
Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). Increasing the value
will emphasize the effect, creating a more unusual sound.
Separation 0–100
Adjusts the diffusion. The diffusion increases as the value increases.
This will be effective when stereo output is used.
* This effect is obtained with stereo recording (using two tracks).
Foot Volume
Specify the volume between effects.
By using an expression pedal to control the foot volume, you can
smoothly change the volume of the output sound. For a detailed
explanation, see “When Using an Expression Pedal” (p. 187).
On/Off OFF, ON
Switches the foot volume on/off.
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.
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■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.
Modify Fil
This is a filter featuring a wide range of possible settings (modifiable
filter). Select different types to get a variety of different filter effects.
OFF:
The modify filter will not be used.
LPF:
The effect will function as a low pass filter.
BPF:
The effect will function as a band pass filter.
HPF:
The effect will function as a high pass filter.
Cutoff F 0–100
Adjust the cutoff frequency.
Resonance 0–100
Adjust the resonance.
Gain 0–24 dB
Adjust the volume level of the sound that has passed through the
modify filter.
Noise Suppressor
This effect reduces the noise and hum. Since it suppresses the noise
in synchronization with the envelope of the sound (the way in which
the sound decays over time), it has very little effect on the sound,
and does not harm the natural character of the sound.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the noise suppressor effect on/off.
Threshold 0–100
Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise. If
the noise level is high, a higher setting is appropriate. If the noise
level is low, a lower setting is appropriate. Adjust this value until the
decay of the sound is as natural as possible.
*High settings for the Threshold parameter may result in there being no
sound when you play with your instruments volume turned down.
Release 0–100
Adjusts the time from when the noise suppressor begins to function
until volume reaches “0.”
Octave
This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the octave effect on/off.
Oct Level 0–100
This adjusts the volume of the sound one octave below.
Dir Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
Phaser
By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser
effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound.
* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter
is set to “PHASER.”
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the phaser effect on/off.
Rate 0–100
This sets the rate of the Phaser effect.
Depth 0–100
Determines the depth of the Phaser effect.
Manual 0–100
Adjusts the center frequency of the phaser effect.
Resonance 0–100
Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). Increasing the value
will emphasize the effect, creating a more unusual sound.
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Pitch Shifter
This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down)
within a range of two octaves.
* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter
is set to “PITCH SFT.”
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the pitch shifter effect on/off.
Type
Selects either manual pitch shifter “MANUAL” or pedal pitch shifter
“PEDAL.”
MANUAL:
This is a simple pitch shifter.
PEDAL:
The effect will function as a pedal pitch shifter. The effect of the wah
pedal can be obtained by operating the Expression pedal.
For a detailed explanation, see “When Using an Expression Pedal”
(p. 187).
Pitch -24–DETUNE– +24
Adjusts the amount of pitch shift (the amount of pitch change) in
semitone steps. By selecting “DETUNE,” you can add a slightly
pitch-shifted sound to the input sound, producing a detune effect.
* This effect can be used when the “P.Shift Type” parameter is set to
“MANUAL.”
D:E 100:0–0:100
This adjusts the volume balance of the direct and effect sounds.
Separation -50– +50
Adjusts the diffusion. The panning of the direct sound and effect
sound can be spread to left and right. This will be effective when
stereo output is used.
Preamp
Adjust the distortion and tone of the guitar sound.
* When all Bass, Middle and Treble are set to “0,” no sound may be
produced depending on the “Type” setting.
On/Off OFF, ON
Turns the preamp effect on/off.
Type
This sets the type of the preamp. The distortion and tone
characteristics of each amp are as shown below:
■
With “COSM GTR AMP,” “COSM COMP GTR,” or
“VO+GT AMP” algorithms
JC-120 The sound of the Roland “JC-120,” a favorite
of pro musicians around the world.
CLEAN The sound of a conventional built-in tube
amp.
CRUNCH Allows you to obtain a crunch effect that
creates a natural distortion.
MATCH A simulation of the latest tube amp widely
used in styles from blues and rock.
VO DRV Allows you to obtain the Liverpool sound of
the 60’s.
BLUES A lead sound with a rich middle ideal for
Blues.
BG LEAD The sound of a tube amp typical of the late
’70s to ’80s, characterized by a distinctive
mid-range.
MS (1, 2, 1+2) The sound of a large tube amp stack that was
indispensable to the British hard rock of the
70’s, and is used to this day by many hard
rock guitarists.
1A trebly sound created by using input I of the
guitar amp.
2A trebly sound created by using input I of the
guitar amp.
1 + 2 The sound of connecting inputs I and II of the
guitar amp in parallel, creating a sound with a
stronger low end than I.
SLDN A tube amp sound with versatile distortion,
usable in a wide range of styles.
METAL The sound of a large tube amp, suitable for
heavy metal.
METAL D A high gain and powerful metal sound.
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■
With “COSM BASS AMP” or “COSM COMP BSS”
algorithms
Volume 0–100
Adjusts the volume and distortion of the amp.
Bass GUITAR AMP: 0–100, BASS AMP:-100– +100
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.
Middle GUITAR AMP: 0–100, BASS AMP:-100– +100
Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency range.
*If you have selected “MATCH” or “VO DRV” as the type, the middle
control will have no effect.
Treble GUITAR AMP: 0–100, BASS AMP: -100– +100
Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range.
Presence 0–100
This can be selected in the “COSM GTR AMP,” “COSM COMP
GTR,” or the “VO+GT.AMP” algorithm.
Adjusts the tone for the ultra high frequency range.
* If you have selected “MATCH” or “VO DRV” as the type, raising
presence will cut the high range (the value will change from “0” to “-
100”).
Master 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp.
Bright OFF, ON
(with JC-120, CLEAN, CRUNCH, BLUES, BG LEAD, AC, AMG)
Turns the bright setting on/off.
OFF:
Bright is not used.
ON:
Bright is switched on to create a lighter and crisper tone.
Gain LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH
Adjusts the distortion of the amp. Distortion will successively
increase for settings of “LOW,” “MIDDLE” and “HIGH.”
* The sound of each Type is created on the basis that the Gain is set to
“MIDDLE.” So, normally set it to “MIDDLE.”
Ring Modulator
This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound
with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound will be
unmusical and lack distinctive pitches.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the ring modulator effect on/off.
Frequency 0–100
This adjusts the frequency of the internal oscillator.
Fx Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
Dir Level 0–100
Adjust the volume of the direct sound.
Slow Attack
This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound).
* This effect can be used in the “COSM GTR AMP” algorithm when
the MODULATION “Type” parameter is set to “SLOW ATCK.”
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the slow attack effect on/off.
RiseTme 10–2000 ms
This adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum
from the moment you begin picking.
Level 0–100
Adjust the volume of the slow attack sound.
AC It produces the vintage sound of an early
transistor amp.
AMG It produces the sound of a large double-stack
vacuum tube amp with ultra-lows and a crisp
edge.
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Speaker Simulator
This simulates the characteristics of various types of speakers. When
the output of the BR-900CD is connected directly to a mixer, etc., this
can be used to create the sound of your favorite speakers system.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the speaker simulator effect on/off.
Type
Selects the type of speaker that will be simulated.
* “On Mic” simulates the sound when a dynamic microphone is used,
and “Off Mic” simulates the sound when a condenser microphone is
used.
■With “COSM GTR AMP,” “COSM COMP GTR,”
or “VO+GT AMP” algorithms
fig.04-128
■With “COSM BASS AMP” or “COSM COMP
BSS” algorithms
fig.04-129
Mic Set CENTER, 1–10 cm
This simulates the microphone position. “CENTER” simulates the
condition that the microphone is set in the middle of the speaker
cone. “1–10 cm” means that the microphone is moved away from the
center of the speaker cone.
Mic Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the microphone.
Dir Level 0–100
Adjust the volume of the direct sound.
Tremolo/Pan
Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. Pan
cyclically moves the stereo position between left and right (when
stereo output is used).
* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter
is set to “TRM/PAN.”
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the tremolo/pan effect on/off.
Mode
Selects tremolo or pan; also selects how the effect is applied
TRM-TRI:
The volume will change cyclically. Smooth change will be produced.
TRM-SQR:
The volume will change cyclically. Abrupt change will be produced.
PAN-TRI:
The sound will be moved cyclically between left and right. Smooth
change will be produced.
PAN-SQR:
The sound will be moved cyclically between left and right. Abrupt
change will be produced.
* “PAN-TRI” and “PAN-SQR” are obtained with stereo recording
(using two tracks).
Rate 0–100
Adjust the rate at which the effect will operate.
Depth 0–100
Adjusts the depth of the effect.
Voice Transformer
This controls the formants, allowing a variety of voice characters to
be created. This adds two voice characters with differing formants to
the direct sound.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the voice transformer effect on/off.
Formant1 -100– +100
Adjust the formant of the voice character 1.
Formant2 -100– +100
Adjust the formant of the voice character 2.
FX1 Level 0–100
Adjust the volume of the voice character 1.
FX2 Level 0–100
Adjust the volume of the voice character 2.
Dir Level 0–100
Adjust the volume of the direct sound.
CommentsCabinet
A setting suitable for CLEAN
On Mic
Roland JC-120 Simulation
10 inch
12 inch
12 inch (two units)
12 inch (four units)
Small open-back enclosure
Open-back enclosure
Large Sealed enclosure
Large sealed enclosure
Large dual stack
On Mic
On Mic
On Mic
Off Mic
On Mic
Off Mic
OnMic
Off Mic
On Mic
Off Mic
Off Mic
Open-back enclosure
Open-back enclosure
Open-back enclosure
Open-back enclosure
Open-back enclosure
Large sealed enclosure
Large sealed enclosure
12 inch (two units)
12 inch (two units)
12 inch (two units)
12 inch (two units)
12 inch (two units)
12 inch (two units)
12 inch (four units)
12 inch (four units)
A setting suitable for CLEAN
A setting suitable for MATCH
A setting suitable for MATCH
A setting suitable for BG LEAD
A setting suitable for BG LEAD
SMALL
MIDDLE
JC-120
TWIN
twin
MATCH
match
BG STK
bg stk
MS STK
ms stk
METAL
A setting suitable for MS
A setting suitable for MS
On Mic
Off Mic
Open-back enclosure
Open-back enclosure
12 inch (two units)
12 inch (two units)
A setting suitable for VO DRV
A setting suitable for VO DRV
VO DRV
vo drv
Microphone
Setting
Speaker
Unit
SP Simulator
Type
Comments
Microphone
Setting
Speaker
Unit
SP Simulator
Type Cabinet
A setting suitable for AMG
A setting suitable for AMG
On Mic
15 inch (two units)
15 inch (two units)
10 inch (eight units)
Large sealed enclosure
Large sealed enclosure
Off Mic
On Mic
Off Mic
Large sealed enclosure
Large sealed enclosure
10 inch (eight units)
A setting suitable for AC
A setting suitable for AC
AC
ac
AMG
amg
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Wah
The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency
response characteristics of a filter.
Touch wah creates an automatic wah by changing the filter in
response to the volume of the input. Pedal wah lets you use an
Expression pedal or the like to obtain real-time control of the wah
effect.
* You can use this effect with the following algorithms when
“WAH” is selected for the 4BAND EQ/WAH “Type” setting.
COSM GTR AMP COSM BASS AMP
COSM COMP GTR COSM COMP BSS
BASS MULTI STEREO MULTI
On/Off OFF, ON
Turns the touch wah/pedal wah effect on/off.
Type
Selects either touch wah “TOUCH” or pedal wah “PEDAL.”
TOUCH:
The effect will function as a touch wah.
PEDAL:
The effect will function as a pedal wah.
■When “TOUCH” is selected
Polarity
Selection for the direction in which the filter will change in response
to the input.
UP:
The frequency of the filter will rise.
DOWN:
The frequency of the filter will fall.
Sens 0–100
This adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter will change in the
direction determined by the polarity setting. Higher values will
result in a stronger response. With a setting of “0,” the strength of
picking will have no effect.
Frequency 0–100
This adjusts the center frequency of the Wah effect.
Peak 0–100
This adjusts the amount of wah effect applied. Lower values provide
a mild wah effect, while higher values result in a sharper wah sound.
With a value of “50” a standard wah sound will be produced.
Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume.
■When “PEDAL” is selected
The effect of the wah pedal can be obtained by operating the
Expression pedal.
For a detailed explanation, refer to “When Using an Expression
Pedal” (p. 187).
Peak 0–100
This adjusts the amount of wah effect applied. Lower values provide
a mild wah effect, while higher values result in a sharper wah sound.
With a value of “50” a standard wah sound will be produced.
Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume.
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Mastering
Use the “Mastering Tool Kit” to produce a two-track master
of the bounce tracks with the levels optimized.
* In Mastering mode, the following buttons are disabled after
you set the recording source and destination and return to the
Play screen. In addition, you cannot change the point to which
the insert effects are connected (p. 87).
[INPUT SELECT], [TUNER], [PAN/EQ],
[LOOP EFFECTS], [PITCH CORRECTION],
[PHRASE TRAINER],
[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF], [EDIT],
[RHYTHM PAD], [V-TRACK], [DELETE/MUTE]
1. Press [REC MODE] several times until “MASTERING”
is indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.
2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the recording
source V-Track, and then press [ENTER].
The Mastering screen appears in the display.
fig.01-801d
■ : V-Tracks with recorded data.
❐ : V-Tracks without data.
* At this point, the Mastering Tool Kit is automatically selected
as the effect.
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the
recording-destination V-track and turn the TIME/
VALUE dial to select the V-Track.
fig.01-802d
The REC TRACK button for the track selected as the
recording destination flashes in red.
4. Press [EFFECTS].
The Mastering Tool Kit selection screen appears in the
display.
fig.01-806d
What is Mastering Tool Kit?
When creating an audio CD from your recorded songs,
or recording to an MD or similar media, the overall
volume needs to be restrained, so that even the loudest
portions of the songs are handled appropriately on the
CD or MD. However, this often results in an overall
lowering of the volume, resulting in a CD or MD that
lacks excitement and impact.
Moreover, in the low-frequency range, to which the
human ear is not very sensitive, the sound actually
produced might be perceived as being somewhat low in
volume, even though the meter shows that it’s at the
maximum level. This also makes it difficult to create
powerful sounds.
With the “Mastering Tool Kit,” however, you can
smooth out the differences in volume that occur over the
course of a song, while also correcting the balance in the
low end.
We recommend mastering with the Mastering Tool Kit
in the final stage of creating songs.
* The Mastering Tool Kit features 19 pre-programmed
“Preset Patches” (P01–P19), 19 rewritable “User
Patches” (U01–U19), and 19 “Song Patches,” which are
stored individually for each song (S01–S19).
fig.01-800
“Mastering Tool Kit Patch List” (p. 205)
BR-900CD Memory Card
User
Patch
Song
Song
Patch
Preset
Patch
Recoding source
Recoding-distination
P: Preset / S: Song / U: User
NumberBank Patch Name
Algorithm
Name
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5. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song/
User patch and number for the Mastering Tool Kit.
“Mastering Tool Kit Patch List” (p. 205)
6. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
The overall volume is adjusted by the MASTER fader. At
this time, raise the volume as high as possible without
allowing the sound to distort.
7. Press [REC].
[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the
recording standby state.
fig.01-804
8. Press [PLAY].
[REC] stop flashing in red and instead light solidly, and
recording starts.
fig.01-805
9. When you finish mastering, press [STOP].
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
Editing the Mastering Tool Kit
Settings
To create a new patch, select the patch that most closely
resembles the sound you have in mind from the effects
patches already stored in the unit, then edit its settings.
If you wish to save the effect settings that you edited, save
them as a user patch or song patch.
1. Carry out Steps 1–3 from p. 102, and switch to
Mastering mode.
2. Press [EFFECTS] (MASTERING TOOL KIT).
The Mastering Tool Kit selection screen appears.
fig.01-806d
3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song/
User and number.
4. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and
press [ENTER].
The display switches to the Mastering Tool Kit Edit
screen, which shows the algorithm (the effects used,
shown in the sequence they are connected).
fig.01-807d
You can also display this screen directly by pressing
[ENTER] while the cursor is positioned at the Preset/Song/
User or number.
Flash
Lit
P: Preset / S: Song / U: User
NumberBank Patch Name
Algorithm
Name
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5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to each
effect and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to turn each
effect on or off.
Blocks that are turned on are shown in uppercase letters,
while blocks that are turned off are shown in lowercase
letters. Turn on the effects that you want to use.
6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the
effect with the parameter that you want to change and
press [ENTER].
The Parameter Setting screen for each effect appears.
fig.01-808d
7. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select a parameter, and turn
the TIME/VALUE dial to edit the value.
8. If you would like to edit another effect, press [EXIT] to
return to the previous screen, and repeat steps 5-6.
9. If you wish to save the current effect settings, perform
the procedure described in “Saving Mastering Tool Kit
Settings,” below.
Edited effect settings are temporary. If you exit the Edit
Effect screen without saving the effect patch you changed,
“TMP” appears next to the indication of the bank.
Be aware that if you select a new effect patch while “TMP” is
displayed, the altered effect patch is returned to its original
settings and the changes are lost.
Saving the Mastering Tool
Kit Settings (Write)
This assigns a name (patch name) to the edited patch settings
and saves the settings.
* You cannot write patches while songs are being recorded or
played back.
* If you do not need to change patch name, go to step 4.
1. At the Mastering Tool Kit selection screen, press
CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “NAME,” and
press [ENTER].
The Patch Name Setting screen appears.
fig.01-809d
2. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
enter the patch name.
* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
3. After you have completed entering the effect settings
and patch name as desired, press [EXIT] to return to the
Kit Selection screen.
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“WRITE,” and press [ENTER].
The Write screen appears.
fig.01-810d
5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the patch number
to which to write the new patch.
6. After you’ve selected the destination, press [ENTER].
After the save has been completed, you are returned to
the Mastering Tool Kit selection 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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Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions
Algorithm
fig.04-204
Equalizer
Bass Cut Filter
Enhancer
Input
Expander
Compressor
Mixer
Limiter
Output
Parameter List
Equalizer
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off.
Input Gain -24 – +12 dB
Sets the overall volume before passing through the equalizer.
Low Type SHELVG, PEAK
Sets the equalizer type (shelving, peaking) for the lower range.
Low Gain -12 – +12 dB
Sets the amount of boost or cut in the lower range.
Low Freq 20 Hz–2.0 kHz
Sets the center frequency for the lower range.
Low Q 0.3–16.0
Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the lower
range’s center frequency. (*1)
Low Mid Gain -12– +12 dB
Sets the amount of boost or cut in the mid-low range.
Low Mid Freq 20 Hz–8.0 kHz
Sets the center frequency for the mid-low range.
Low Mid Q 0.3–16.0
Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the mid-low
range’s center frequency.
High Mid Gain -12– +12 dB
Sets the amount of boost or cut in the upper-low range.
High Mid Freq 20 Hz–8.0 kHz
Sets the center frequency for the upper-midrange.
High Mid Q 0.3–16.0
Sets the steepness of the frequency response curve for the upper-low
range’s center frequency.
High Type SHELVG, PEAK
Sets the equalizer type (shelving, peaking) for the upper range.
High Gain -12– +12 dB
Sets the amount of boost or cut in the upper range.
High Freq 1.4–20.0 kHz
Sets the center frequency for the upper range.
High Q 0.3–16.0
Sets the frequency response curve steepness for the upper range’s
center frequency. (*1)
Output Gain -24– +12 dB
Sets the overall volume level after equalization.
(*1) The Low Q/Hi Q setting is disabled when “SHELVG” (shelving
type equalization) is selected for the Low Type or High Type.
=[EQ]=[BCUT]=[ENH]=[IN]=[EXP]
[COMP]=[MIX]=[LIM]=[OUT]
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Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions
Bass Cut Filter
This is a filter that cuts unwanted low range noise, such as pops.
On/Off OFF, ON
This setting turns the Bass Cut Filter on/off.
Freq 20 Hz–2.0 kHz
This sets the frequency containing popping or other undesirable
lower-range noises that you want to cut.
Enhancer
This adds more liveliness to the sound, putting sounds at the
forefront.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the enhancer effect on/off.
Sens 0–100
This sets the amount of Enhancer that is applied.
Freq 1.0–10.0 kHz
Sets the frequency at which the enhancer effect will begin to be
applied.
Mix Lvl -24– +12 dB
Sets the volume of the effect sound.
Input
This divides the original sound into three frequency ranges: low,
mid, and high.
Gain -24– +12 dB
Sets the overall volume level before the signal passes through the
expander/compressor.
Dly Time 0–10 ms
This sets the amount of time by which the source input sound is
delayed.
SplitL 20–800 Hz
This sets the frequency (in the lower range) at which the source
sound is split into three separate ranges.
SplitH 1.6–16.0 kHz
This sets the frequency (in the upper range) at which the source
sound is split into three separate ranges.
Expander
This expands the dynamic range at a fixed ratio.
On/Off OFF, ON
This setting turns the expander on/off.
Lo Thres -80–0 dB
This sets the volume level at which the lower-range expander goes
into effect.
Lo Ratio 1:1.00–1:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of increase in output of the lower range when the
input level falls below the Lo threshold level.
Lo Attack 0–100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range expander to go into
effect once the input level falls below the Lo threshold level.
Lo Release 50–5000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range expander effect to stop
once the input level exceeds the Lo threshold level.
Mid Thres -80–0 dB
This sets the volume level at which the midrange expander goes into
effect.
Mid Ratio 1:1.00–1:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of increase in output of the midrange when the
input level falls below the Middle threshold level.
Mid Attack 0–100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the midrange expander to go into effect
once the input level falls below the Middle threshold level.
Mid Release 50–5000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the midrange expander effect to stop
once the input level exceeds the Middle threshold level.
Hi Thres -80–0 dB
This sets the volume level at which the upper-range expander goes
into effect.
Hi Ratio 1:1.00–1:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of increase in output of the upper range when the
input level falls below the Hi threshold level.
Hi Attack 0–100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range expander to go into
effect once the input level falls below the Hi threshold level.
Hi Release 50–5000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range expander effect to stop
once the input level exceeds the Hi threshold level.
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Compressor
This compresses the overall output signal when the input volume
level exceeds a set value.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the compressor effect on/off.
Lo Thres -24–0 dB
This sets the volume level at which the lower-range compressor goes
into effect.
Lo Ratio 1:1.00–1:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of suppression of the lower-range output when the
input level exceeds the Lo threshold level.
Lo Attack 0–100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range compressor to go into
effect once the input level exceeds the Lo threshold level.
Lo Release 50–5000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range compressor effect to
stop once the input level falls below the Lo threshold level.
Mid Thres -24–0 dB
This sets the volume level at which the midrange compressor goes
into effect.
Mid Ratio 1:1.00–1:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of suppression of the midrange output when the
input level exceeds the Middle threshold level.
Mid Attack 0–100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the midrange compressor to go into
effect once the input level exceeds the Middle threshold level.
Mid Release 50–5000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the midrange compressor effect to stop
once the input level falls below the Middle threshold level.
Hi Thres -24–0 dB
This sets the volume level at which the upper-range compressor goes
into effect.
Hi Ratio 1:1.00–1:16.0, 1:INF
This sets the ratio of suppression of the upper-range output when
the input level exceeds the Hi threshold level.
Hi Attack 0–100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range compressor to go into
effect once the input level exceeds the Hi threshold level.
Hi Release 50–5000 ms
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range compressor effect to
stop once the input level falls below the Hi threshold level.
* With the compressor, the level is automatically adjusted to the
optimum setting according to the threshold (Thres) and ratio (Ratio)
settings. In addition, since lengthening the attack (Attack) setting
may result in distortion, a buffer (margin) of -6 dB is provided. Adjust
the Mixer level as needed.
Mixer
Adjusts the volume of each frequency band.
Lo Level -80– +6 dB
Sets the volume level of the lower range after the signal passes
through the expander and compressor.
Mid Level -80– +6 dB
Sets the volume level of the midrange after the signal passes through
the expander and compressor.
Hi Level -80– +6 dB
Sets the volume level of the upper range after the signal passes
through the expander and compressor.
Limiter
This suppresses high-level signals to prevent distortion.
On/Off OFF, ON
Sets the limiter to ON or OFF.
Thres -24–0 dB
Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your bass.
Attack 0–100 ms
This sets the time it takes for the limiter to go into effect once the
input level exceeds the threshold level.
Release 50–5000 ms
Adjusts the time until when the limiter will turn off after the input
level falls below the threshold level.
Output
This makes settings that affect the overall output.
Level -80– +6 dB
Sets the volume level of the overall sound after the signal passes
through the limiter.
Soft Clip Off, On
This suppresses noticeable distortion occurring with heavy use of
the compressor/limiter effect.
Dither OFF, 24–8 BIT
This prevents the action of muting sounds from being too noticeable.
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Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ
Here is an explanation of how to change the various
parameters for the loop effects (chorus/delay/doubling/
reverb).
For an explanation of loop effects, refer to “Loop Effect
Parameter Functions” (p. 111).
Loop effects do not have “patches.” Loop effect settings are
saved along with the song data.
If you want to save the settings in the currently selected song,
hold down [STOP], and press [REC].
Selecting the Loop Effect
* You cannot use the chorus, delay, and doubling effects
together. You must choose only one.
1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CHO/
DLY” or “REV,” and press [ENTER].
fig.01-701d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] until “FX Type” or “Type” is
displayed, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the
loop effect.
When using CHO/DLY
Select from “CHORUS,” “DELAY,” or “DBLN”
(doubling).
fig.01-702d
When using REV
Select either “HALL” or “ROOM.”
fig.01-703d
4. To change the settings for the selected effect, press
CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter and turn the
TIME/VALUE dial to change the set value.
fig.01-704d
For a description of the parameters for each effect, refer to
“Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 111).
5. When you finish making settings,
press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the PLAY screen.
Doubling
When you want to spread out the guitar backing sound
to the left and right, record the same guitar backing
separately to two tracks, then pan the sounds to the left
and right. This is known as “doubling.”
By using the “DBLN” loop effect, you can produce a
doubling effect even from a single-track (mono)
recording, allowing you to make more efficient use of
the tracks.
*If you want to emphasize the doubling effect, pan the track
completely to the right or to the left and increase the
doubling effect level. In addition, use the following
procedure to raise the send level.
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Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ
Section 3
Adjusting How the Loop
Effect is Applied
The following explains how you can alter the volume of the
signals sent by each track to the loop effects (the send level),
and control the degree to which the loop effects are applied.
1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CHO/
DLY” or “REV,” and press [ENTER].
fig.01-705d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the screen for setting
the send level of each track appears.
When using CHO/DLY
fig.01-706d
When using REV
fig.01-707d
4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust
the send level for each track.
* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track
corresponding to the button pressed.
If you then press CURSOR [ ], the screen for setting
the input-source send level appears in the display; if you
press CURSOR [ ], the one for setting the Rhythm
send level is displayed.
fig.01-708d
fig.01-709d
To adjust the send level for the input source, move the
cursor to “In Send.” To adjust the send level for the
Rhythm, move the cursor to “Rhy Send.” The setting is
adjusted by turning the TIME/VALUE dial to the
desired value.
5. After you have completed adjusting the send level,
press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen
You can switch screens in the following sequence, with the
screen cycling to the next screen each time [LOOP EFFECTS]
is pressed.
Loop Effects selection screen → Send Level screen →
Type screen → Play screen
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Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ
Setting the Track EQ
This section explains how to edit the Track EQ settings
(parameters).
For a fuller description of Track EQ, refer to “Track EQ
Parameter Functions” (p. 112).
Track EQ do not have “patches.” Loop effect settings are
saved along with the song data.
If you want to save the settings in the currently selected song,
hold down [STOP], and press [REC].
1. Press [PAN/EQ].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EQ,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.01-711d
3. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
set the EQ On/Off for each track.
* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track
corresponding to the button pressed.
4. To change the EQ settings, press CURSOR [ ]
repeatedly to display the parameter screen, then turn
the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings value.
fig.01-712d
5. After you have completed the setting, press [EXIT]
repeatedly to return to the Play screen
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Loop Effect Parameter Functions
Parameter List
CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN
(Doubling)
This selects the chorus, delay, or doubling effect.
FX Type
This sets the type of the effect.
CHORUS:
A sound with a subtly shifted pitch is added to the direct sound,
making the final output sound thicker and broader.
DELAY:
This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the
direct sound.
DBLN:
By adding a slightly time-delayed sound to the direct sound, this
produces the impression that multiple sources are sounding together
(a “doubling” effect). The delayed sound will be output from the
side opposite to which the playback track has been panned.
■ When “CHORUS” is selected
Rate 0–100
Adjusts the rate of the Chorus effect.
Depth 0 –100
Adjusts the depth of the Chorus effect.
Pre Dly 0.5–50.0 ms
Adjusts the time needed for the effect sound to be output after the
direct sound has been output.
E.Level 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
■ When “DELAY” is selected
Dly Tme 10–1000 ms
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which
sound is delayed).
Feedback 0–100
This parameter adjusts the amount of feedback. Changing the
amount of feedback causes the number of time the delayed sound is
repeated to change as well.
E.Level 0–100
This adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
Rev Send 0–100
Adjust the volume of the reverb that is applied to the delayed sound.
■ When “DBLN” is selected
Dly Tme 0.5–50.0 ms
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which
sound is delayed).
E.Level 0–100
This adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
REVERB
Reverberation (or reverb) is the effect caused by sound waves
decaying in an acoustic space, or a digital simulation thereof. This
decay occurs because sound waves bounce off many walls, ceilings,
objects, etc. in a very complex way. These reflections, coupled with
absorption by various objects, dissipate the acoustic energy over a
certain period of time (called the decay time). The ear perceives this
phenomenon as a continuous wash of sound.
Type
This selects the Reverb Type.
ROOM:
Simulates the reverberation in a small room.
HALL:
Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall.
Rev Time 0.1–10.0
This parameter adjusts the duration (time) of the reverb.
Tone -12– +12
Adjusts the tone.
E.Level 0–100
This adjusts the volume of the reverb sound.
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Track EQ Parameter Functions
Parameter List
This is a two-band equalizer that is independent for each track.
If you adjust the equalizer while listening to the sound, you
may notice a clicking noise. This is not a malfunction. If the
noise is objectionable, make adjustments while the sound is
not playing.
On/Off OFF, ON
This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off.
LoG -12– +12 dB
This sets the gain (-12 to +12 dB) for the low-range equalizer
(shelving type).
LoF 40 Hz–1.5 kHz
This sets the center frequency (40Hz to 1.5 kHz) for the low-range
equalizer (shelving type).
HiG -12 – +12 dB
This sets the gain (-12 to +12 dB) for the high-range equalizer
(shelving type).
HiF 500 Hz–18 kHz
This sets the center frequency (500 Hz to 18 kHz) for the high-range
equalizer (shelving type).
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Fixing the Pitch of Vocals (Pitch Correction)
The Pitch Correction
The term Pitch Correction is used to describe a group of effects that are used on recorded vocal tracks to fix incorrect pitches.
When compared with guitars, pianos, and other musical instruments, the human voice generally produces a relatively unstable
tone. And when recording unprepared vocalists, this can often lead to considerable difficulties in the form of notes sung out of
tune and poor sound quality.
When properly used, the BR-900CD’s Pitch Correction will help to ensure that your vocal tracks will always sound great.
Makeup of the Pitch Correction
This effect is intended for use with the playback of recorded audio tracks and cannot be used on input sources.
The Pitch Correction and audio tracks are connected as shown below.
fig.35-01
Pitch Correction Patches
In the case of pitch correction, you can set up the way in which the effect is to be applied and can then save these settings. A group
of such settings is referred to as a Patch.
At the time of purchase, a total of 5 pitch correction patches (i.e., preset patches) will be stored in the BR-900CD. In addition, 5
song patches can be set up for use within a specific song.
Precautions for Pitch Correction Usage
• When you are using the Pitch Correction, you will not be able to use insert effects, or the Mastering Tool Kit.
• The Pitch Correction is intended for use with recorded vocal tracks and it cannot be applied to input sources or the Master output.
• These effects will function when applied to solo performances other than vocals; however, the fundamental differences
between the character of the human voice and that of musical instruments makes it highly unlikely that the desired result will
be achieved.
• In the following situations, the Pitch Correction may not be able to accurately detect the pitch, and normal operation will not
be possible.
- When other sounds are mixed in with the solo vocal part.
- When the volume of the vocal part is excessively loud or quiet.
-When the vocal part contains a lot of sibilance or is very breathy (such as a singer that whispers, or one with a husky voice).
- When the vocal part contains an excessive number of different pitches (such as fast, deep vibrato or fast speech)
- When the part is sung with a very low voice containing a lot of harmonics.
* If the BR-900CD is frequently incorrect when detecting the pitch, either change the “Type” setting for the pitch correction function.
In certain cases, this will reduce the number of incorrect detections.
Track
REVERB
CHORUS/
DELAY
PITCH
CORRECTION
LMIX
MIX
MIX
R
L
R
L
R
Chorus / Delay
Send
Reverb Send
Track Pan
EQUALIZER
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Fixing the Pitch of Vocals (Pitch Correction)
Using the Pitch Correction
Let’s now use the BR-900CD’s pitch correction feature to
clean up some mistakes in a solo vocal part.
Using this feature, we will be able to correct pitches in real
time and in semitone units.
1. Before using pitch correction, record a solo vocal track
to work with.
2. Press [REC MODE] several times until the BOUNCE
indicator lights up.
The BR-900CD will now enter Bounce mode.
3. Press [PITCH CORRECTION].
This button will light up to indicate that the Pitch
Correction is turned on.
The Pitch Correction patch selection screen will appear.
fig.35-06d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“LOCAT,” and press [ENTER].
fig.35-08d
5. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select the track containing
the solo vocal recording.
The following tracks can be selected at this time:
Tracks 1 through 6, Tracks 7/8
6. Start playback on the BR-900CD.
Pitches will be corrected in the solo vocal part as it is
played. Listen to the part to confirm that it is now
completely in tune, and if necessary, adjust the volume
of the part using the corresponding track fader.
Press [STOP] to end playback.
7. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the patch number
and select a patch using the TIME/VALUE dial.
“Pitch Correction Patch List” (p. 205)
8. Press a track button to select the track for recording the
corrected vocal part.
The track button will turn red and start flashing to
indicate selection as the recording track.
9. Move the faders for all tracks except the track
containing the solo vocal recording all the way down.
Note that this also applies to the Rhythm fader.
10. Press [ZERO] to jump to the start of the song and then
press [REC].
[REC] will turn red and start to flash, indicating that the
BR-900CD is now ready for recording.
11. Press [PLAY].
Both [PLAY] and [REC] will light up and recording will
start. The solo part will be played and any incorrect
pitches will be fixed. At the same time, the corrected part
will be recorded on the selected track.
12. Press [STOP] at the point where you want to stop
recording.
The BR-900CD will stop playback.
13. Press [ZERO] to jump to the start of the song once again
and then start playback of the recorded track.
Move the fader for the track containing the original vocal
part all the way down, and raise the fader for the track
containing the corrected vocal part to an appropriate
point. As you listen to the corrected part, confirm
whether or not you are happy with the corrections.
If you do not like the way the vocal part was corrected, use
Undo (p. 57) to cancel the recording.
14. After you have completed entering the settings, press
[EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.
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Fixing the Pitch of Vocals (Pitch Correction)
Section 3
Setting the Correction Method for
Vocal Pitch (Pitch Correction Edit)
Each of the preset patches 1 through 5 uses a slightly
different method for correcting pitches. Normally, it will be
sufficient to select the patch that gives the results you like
best; however, if you cannot achieve favorable results using
any of these patches, you can change the Pitch Correction
settings to create a patch of your own.
1. Select a preset patch to base your new patch on.
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDIT,”
and press [ENTER].
The Pitch Correction edit screen will appear.
3. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the setting you
want to change and select a new value using the TIME/
VALUE dial.
fig.35-05d
Type LO.MALE, HI.MALE, LO.FEML, HI.FEML
Set this parameter to match the type of voice in the original
vocal part. If this parameter is not set correctly, problems will be
more likely to occur in pitch detection and correction.
LO.MALE (Low Male)
Select this setting for a low-pitched, male voice.
HI.MALE (High Male)
Select this setting for a high-pitched, male voice.
LO.FEML (Low Female)
Select this setting for a low-pitched, female voice.
HI.FEML (High Female)
Select this setting for a high-pitched, female voice.
* If the BR-900CD is frequently incorrect when detecting the
pitch, either change the type setting. In certain cases, this will
reduce the number of incorrect detections.
Smooth 0–100
This setting determines how quickly pitch correction will react
to changes of pitch in the original vocal part. Large values result
in a longer time before correction is applied; consequently,
changes in pitch will be more gradual. Small values produce
rapid changes in pitch.
Corrections that are made too rapidly seem robotic.
However, if the correction is too smooth, in some cases it may
appear as if no correction has been applied. For natural
sounding pitch corrections, set the value in a range between 20
and 40.
4. Press [EXIT].
The Pitch Correction’s patch selection screen will appear.
fig.35-06d
5. To save your modified settings, carry out the procedure
described in “Saving the Pitch Correction Settings
(Write)” below.
Saving the Pitch Correction
Settings (Write)
Modified Pitch Correction settings are saved by writing them
together under a new patch name.
* You cannot write patches while songs are being recorded or
played back.
* If you do not need to change patch name, go to step 4.
1. At the Pitch Correction patch selection screen, press
CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “NAME,” and
press [ENTER].
The Patch Name Setting screen appears.
fig.35-11d
2. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
enter the patch name.
* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
3. After you have completed entering the effect settings
and patch name as desired, press [EXIT] to return to the
Patch selection screen.
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“WRITE,” and press [ENTER].
The Write screen appears.
fig.35-12d
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5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the patch number
to which to write the new patch.
6. After you’ve selected the destination, press [ENTER].
After the save has been completed, you are returned to
the Pitch Correction patch selection screen.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
Making Detailed Settings for Pitch
Correction (Correction Event Map)
In the procedures described thus far, what has been
explained is how to correct the overall pitch for the entire
song, from start to finish, in semitone increments.
In actual practice, however, there may be situations where
you want to correct only a certain section or adjust the pitch
differently. In such instances, use the following procedure.
1. Start by switching to BOUNCE mode and selecting the
patch to which pitch correction is to be applied.
2. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “P.MAP” in the
Pitch Correction patch selection screen and press
[ENTER].
The Correction Event Map screen appears.
fig.03-366d
In the Correction Event Map screen, you can input the
time at which you want the pitch correction to start as
well as the pitch.
Taken together, this timing and pitch data is referred to
as a “correction event.”
fig.03-367
You can make corrections freely at the desired points in
the song by arranging correction events in the sequence
they occur.
The sequence of correction events with the information
they contain is called a “correction event map.”
Initially, only one correction event, “AUTO,” is input at
the beginning of the correction event map.
AUTO:
After the specified point in the song, all pitches are
corrected in semitone increments.
3. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “INSERT” and
press [ENTER].
A new correction event is inserted.
4. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Time” and
specify the time at which you want the correction to
start with the TIME/VALUE dial.
fig.03-368d
You cannot change the time of the correction event at the
start of the song.
5. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Note” and specify
the pitch you want to correct with the TIME/VALUE dial.
Note:
OFF
No correction is made after the specified point in the
song. The song is played using the original pitch.
AUTO
After the specified point in the song, all pitches are
corrected in semitone increments.
C, C#, –A#, B
The performance after the specified point in the song is
adjusted to the specified pitch.
The reference pitch for NOTE is determined by the tuner's reference
pitch. See “Setting the Reference Pitch of the Tuner” (p. 189).
Time
Pitch
Correction
start point
Next event
start point
Vocal pitch
Correction
pitch
Time Smth
(Correction Speed)
Note
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Section 3
6. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Smth” and
specify the correction speed.
Smth (Smooth) -100–+100
The value set here is added to the value for the “Smooth”
patch parameter (p. 115).
When set to 0, the correction proceeds at the rate set in
the patch’s “Smooth” parameter.
The correction is performed more rapidly the lower the
value is compared to the value set for the patch, while
the correction is carried out more smoothly as the value
increases relative to the patch’s value.
Make this setting so that the sum is in the range from 0 to
100. No effect is achieved if the resulting value is lower than
0 or greater than 100.
7. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “INSERT” and
press [ENTER].
Another new correction event is inserted.
8. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “TIME” and
specify the time at which you want the correction to
end with the TIME/VALUE dial.
fig.03-368d
9. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “NOTE” and
specify “OFF.”
10. Have the Recorder play the song from the beginning.
The correction is first applied at the point in the song
specified in Step 4, with the correction ending at the
point specified in Step 8.
11. To delete any unnecessary correction events, move the
cursor to the event and press [DELETE/MUTE].
The correction event is deleted.
You cannot delete the correction event at the beginning of the
song. If this correction event is unneeded, rather than
deleting it, just set the function to “OFF.”
12. Repeat Steps 3–11 as needed to specify the edited
range.
13. After you have completed entering the settings, press
[EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.
You can only save a Correction Event Map to a single song.
Even if you switch the patch with the pitch correction, the
Correction Event Map remains unchanged.
Time Smth
(Correction Speed)
Note
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MEMO
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Section 4
Using the
Rhythm
120
Using the Rhythm
The “Rhythm” 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.
The Rhythm 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.
About the Patterns
These are phrases consisting of from one to several measures
of drum performance.
Types of patterns
Preset patterns (P001–P327)
These are internal patterns stored in the BR-900CD that have
already been prepared for use. There are 327 patterns
categorized by musical genre, such as “rock” and “jazz.”
* You cannot change and overwrite Preset pattern data.
Preset patterns include prepared patterns for intros, verses,
fill-ins, and endings (you can confirm the type by looking at
the characters at the end of the pattern name).
(Example)
ROCK1-IN (Intro) ROCK1-V2 (Verse2)
ROCK1-V1 (Verse 1) ROCK1-F2 (Fill 2)
ROCK1-F1 (Fill 1) ROCK1-E (Ending)
“Preset Pattern List” (p. 207)
IN (Intro)
Music patterns to be placed at the beginning of a song.
V (Verse) 1 and 2
Music patterns to make up the main part of the song. “1” are
basic patterns and “2” are more advanced versions of “1.”
F (Fill) 1 and 2
Music patterns to be used as phrases to connect different
sections of a song. You can select either “1” or “2” depending
on the form that will follow the fill.
E (Ending)
Music patterns to be placed at the ending of a song.
Song patterns (S001–S100)
These are patterns whose data is rewritable, and up to 100
different patterns for each song can be stored on memory
cards.
fig.03-101a
About the Arrangements
Arrangements are sequences of patterns arranged in the
order they are performed and with the tempo set.
fig.03-102
Types of arrangements
Preset arrangements (P01–P50)
These are internal arrangements stored in the BR-900CD that
have already been prepared for use. There are 50 patterns
categorized by musical genre, such as “rock” and “jazz.”
* You cannot change and overwrite Preset arrangement data.
In each Preset arrangement (except for Metro 4/4), a BREAK
(rest) of three measures is played after the END (ending), and
then the V1 (verse 1) is played repeatedly.
“Preset Arrangement List” (p. 206)
Song arrangements (S01–S05)
These are arrangements whose data is rewritable, and up to 5
different arrangements for each song can be stored on
memory cards.
fig.03-102a
BR-900CD Memory Card
Song
Song
Pattern
Preset
Pattern
Intro
Tempo: 120.0
Verse
Tempo: 110.0
Fill
Tempo: 130.0
Memory Card
BR-900CD
Song
Song
Arrangement
Preset
Arrangement
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Section 4
Switching the Rhythm Mode
The Rhythm mode switches each time [ARRANGE/
PATTERN/OFF] is pressed.
[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]: Lit
(Arrangement Mode)
Performance and programming of arrangements is enabled.
Press [PLAY] to start the performance of the arrangement.
* You cannot play back or record during programming.
[ARRANGE/PATTREN/OFF]: Flashing
(Pattern Mode)
Performance and programming of patterns is enabled.
Press [PLAY] to start the performance of the pattern.
* You cannot play back or record during programming.
[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]: Unlit (OFF)
The Rhythm does not play.
Recording Rhythm
Performances
When you want to record Rhythm performances, be sure to
record (bounce) in Bounce mode.
You can have only the Rhythm performance be recorded by
bringing down all of the faders except the Rhythm fader.
For instructions on bounce recording, refer to “Putting
Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)” (p. 58).
Performing Arrangements
and Patterns
Selecting arrangements
This procedure selects the arrangement to be played with the
Rhythm.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
fig.03-201d
2. Select the arrangement.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
P01–P50: Preset arrangements 1–50
S01–S05: Song arrangements 1–5
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
Performing arrangements
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
fig.03-202d
2. Select an arrangement.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
3. Move the RHYTHM fader to the positions shown in the
figure below.
fig.03-203
4. Press [ZERO] to reset the play position back to the
beginning of the arrangement, then press [PLAY].
The selected arrangement is performed.
P: Preset / S: Song Arrangement
Name
Number
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Selecting patterns
This selects the pattern to be played with the Rhythm.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-203d
2. Select a pattern.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
P001–P327: Preset patterns 1–327
S001–S100: Song patterns 1–100
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
Performing patterns
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-204d
2. Select a pattern.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
3. Move the RHYTHM fader to the positions shown in the
figure below.
fig.03-203
4. Press [PLAY].
The selected pattern is performed.
No sound plays if “BREAK” is selected for the pattern.
Changing the tempo of the
arrangements or patterns
You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or
pattern being played by carrying out the following
procedure while the Play screen is displayed.
* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.
1. Press [CURSOR] and align the cursor up with
“TEMPO” in the display.
2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the tempo.
fig.03-205d
* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change
the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to p. 123.
* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.
Tapping to change the tempo of
the arrangements or patterns
You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or
pattern by the timing with which you press [TAP].
Tap on [TAP] four or more times to change the tempo of the
arrangement or pattern. The tempo becomes that in which
you tapped.
fig.03-206
* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change
the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to p. 123.
* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.
P: Preset / S: Song Pattern
Name
Number
Tempo
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Creating Original Arrangements
You can create arrangements (Song arrangements) of up to
999 measures.
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
fig.03-301d
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Arrangement number.
3. Press [EDIT].
The Arrangement Edit screen appears.
fig.03-302d
4. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “STEP,” and
press [ENTER].
The Recording Standby screen appears.
* You cannot switch from the Recording Standby screen for
arrangements to other screens (except for the drum kit
selection screen).
fig.03-303d
Information about the performance is displayed in the
matrix display at the bottom of the screen.
5. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Step,” then turn
the TIME/VALUE dial to select the step to be edited.
* You can press [REW] to move to the immediately preceding
step, or press [FF] to move to the next step.
6. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the parameter
you want to change, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to
change the setting’s value.
* You can press [PLAY] here to play the sound of the pattern in
the currently selected step.
Starting Measure
Set the measure where the pattern that is selected by the
current step will start playing.
fig.03-303a
* The starting measure for step 1 is always set to “001.” This
cannot be changed.
* You cannot set a starting measure that is equal to, or earlier
than the starting measure that is set for the previous step.
* You cannot set a starting measure that is beyond the starting
measure of the next step.
Pattern Number
Select the pattern. Set the patterns for each step as shown
in the figure below.
fig.03-304
* When an arrangement is played from within the Play screen,
the arrangement plays all the way to the end, and then the
performance of the pattern set in the last step is repeated.
Thus, by setting the preset pattern “P327 BREAK” for the last
step, you can have a rest be played repeatedly, which makes it
seem as if the performance of the arrangement has stopped.
fig.03-304a
Time Signature
Set the time signature of the pattern that is selected by
the current step.
Tempo
Set the tempo of the pattern that is selected by the
current step.
Valid Settings: 25.0–250.0
7. When you have finished creating the arrangement,
press [EXIT] repeatedly.
The Play screen is displayed again, and the arrangement
is saved.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
Step Pattern Number
Starting Measure
Time Signature
Tempo Pattern Name
Intro
(1 measure)
Verse
(1 measure)
Step 1 Step 2
Strating
Measure
Strating
Measure
001 002 003
003
Intro
(2 measures)
Verse
(1 measure)
Step 1 Step 2
001 002
Set the starting measure to “3” in step 2
Intro
(2 measures)
Tempo: 120.0
Verse
(1 measure)
Tempo: 110.0
Fill
(1 measure)
Tempo: 110.0
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Starting
Measure 001 003 004
Intro Verse
Step 1 Step 2
Ending P327
BREAK
Step ** Step **
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Inserting a Step
Perform the procedure below to insert a new step into the
location of the present step.
fig.03-305
* The parameter value of inserted step will be the same as of the
targeted step.
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
2. Press [EDIT].
The Arrangement Edit screen appears.
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “STEP,” and
press [ENTER].
The Recording Standby screen appears.
4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to set the
location (step) where the data is to be inserted.
fig.03-306d
5. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to
“INSERT” and press [ENTER].
To cancel the operation, press CURSOR [ ] to return to
the Arrangement Edit screen.
When you press [ENTER], the display indicate “Insert!”
then return to the Recording Standby screen.
Erasing a Step
This erases the content of the currently selected step. The
content of the following steps are brought forward to fill the
erased step.
fig.03-307
* No further data can be deleted when only Step 1 remains.
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
2. Press [EDIT].
The Arrangement Edit screen appears.
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “STEP,” and
press [ENTER].
The Recording Standby screen appears.
4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to set the
step to be erased.
fig.03-308d
5. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to
“ERASE” and press [ENTER].
To cancel the operation, press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly
to return to the Arrangement Edit screen.
When you press [ENTER], the display indicate “Erase!”
then return to the Recording Standby screen.
Naming Arrangements
You can edit the name of the currently selected arrangement.
* You can use up to eight characters in naming arrangements.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
2. Press [EDIT].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to
“NAME,” and press [ENTER].
The Change Arrangement Name screen appears.
fig.03-310d
* You cannot change Preset arrangement names.
Intro Verse Fill
Verse
Verse
Insert
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Intro Verse Fill
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Intro Verse Fill
Verse
Erase
Step 1 Step 2
Verse
Step 4Step 3
Intro Verse
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
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4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE
dial to change the characters.
* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
5. 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.
Copying Arrangements
You can take the currently selected arrangement and copy it
to another Song arrangement.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
2. Press [EDIT].
The Arrangement Edit screen appears.
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “COPY,” and
press [ENTER].
The screen for selecting the copy destination is
displayed.
fig.03-312d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copy-
destination arrangement.
S01–S05: Song arrangements 1–5
5. Once you have decided on the copy destination, press
[ENTER].
The screen for confirming the copy destination appears.
fig.03-313d
6. Press [ENTER] (YES) to copy.
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO).
7. 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 Arrangements
This erases Step 2 and all subsequent steps in the
arrangement currently being selected.
* “Metro” (the metronome) is set in Step 1.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
2. Press [EDIT].
The Arrangement Edit screen appears.
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “ERASE,” and
press [ENTER].
fig.03-315d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the arrangement
to be erased.
S01–S05: Song arrangements 1–5
5. If you want to erase the arrangement, press [ENTER].
The screen for confirming the deletion appears.
fig.03-316d
6. Press [ENTER] (YES) to erase the arrangement.
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO).
7. 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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Creating Original Patterns
When creating a Rhythm arrangement by stringing together
Rhythm patterns, there may be times when you do not find
anything suitable among the preset Rhythm patterns, or
when you want to get a Rhythm pattern that sounds exactly
the way you want. In such cases, you can create your own
original Rhythm patterns.
There are three ways to create Rhythm patterns.
Realtime Recording
In Realtime Recording, you record while tapping the TRACK
buttons in time with the metronome. Rhythm patterns are
played back repeatedly, and the data being input is mixed in
with these sounds. Additionally, even if your timing is a little
off when tapping the buttons, you can use the Quantize
function to rectify the input so the timing is correct.
Step Recording
In Step Recording, the timing of sounds and the drum
sounds are programmed one at a time. There are two ways to
input drum sounds:
• Specifying the timing of a sound (measure-beat-click),
and inputting the drum sound at that point by tapping
the TRACK button.
• Inputting a drum sound at the desired timing within the
detailed framework dividing a single measure (the
matrix). This allows you to visually get an overall grasp
of the Rhythm pattern, making for a simple way to create
Rhythm patterns.
Importing SMFs
You can import SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) as song patterns.
For instructions on this procedure, refer to p. 169 or p. 179.
Note concerning creation of patterns
●Maximum polyphony for patterns is five voices. This
means you can play up to five drum sounds with the
same timing.
●Even if six or more drum sounds are input at the same
time, only five of the drum sounds will be sounded.
However, the “■” signifying the entry in the matrix
display remains as is.
●You cannot play the CLOSED HH and OPEN HH
sounds at the same time. However, the “■” signifying
the entry in the matrix display remains as is.
●When using cymbals and other sounds that have
lengthy decay times, if other sounds totalling five
voices are input before the previous sound has
completely vanished, Sounds started previously may
be cut off before they finish playing.
●You cannot switch to other screens while recording
patterns (except for the pattern record standby screen).
Creating Patterns in Realtime
Recording
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-401d
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-402d
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “REAL,” and
press [ENTER].
“REAL” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen.
The Recording Standby screen appears.
fig.03-403d
TempoMeasure
Time Signature Quantize
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4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to set the
measure, beat, and click from which to start recording
of the pattern.
Measure
This sets the number of measures in the pattern to be
recorded.
Valid Settings: 1–999
Tempo
When recording, this sets the tempo for confirming the
pattern.
Valid Settings: 25.0–250.0
* The tempo setting here is exclusively for confirmation of the
pattern recording. This tempo is not stored in the pattern (you
cannot make any individual tempo settings for the patterns
themselves).
Time Signature
This sets the time signature (i.e., the beat) for the pattern
to be recorded.
Valid Settings: 1/1–8/1, 1/2–8/2, 1/4–8/4, 1/8–8/8
Quantize
This sets the recording quantization.
Setting Quantize lets you to have the sounds being input
conform to preset note lengths, thus eliminating
discrepancies in the input timing.
* Press “HI” you want to keep the timing used to input the
sounds.
Valid Settings:
Quarter note Sixteenth-note triplet
Quarter-note triplet
Thirty-second note
Eighth note
Thirty-second-note triplet
Eighth-note triplet
HI
Sixteenth note
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “REC,”
and press [ENTER].
The count-in is played, and then Realtime Recording
starts.
* You can also start Realtime Recording by pressing the [REC]
button.
6. Set the velocity (how “hard” the note is played) for the
sounds to be input from the current point by adjusting
Fader 1.
The current velocity value is briefly indicated where the
beat value normally appears.
fig.03-404d
7. Input the drum sounds with the desired timing.
Use REC TRACK [1]–[6] to input the drum sounds.
You can switch the UPPER and LOWER drum sounds by
pressing [RHYTHM PAD].
[RHYTHM PAD] Lit
Enables input of the UPPER drum sounds.
REC TRACK [1] KICK
REC TRACK [2] SNARE
REC TRACK [3] CLOSED HIHAT
REC TRACK [4] OPEN HIHAT
REC TRACK [5] CRASH CYMBAL
REC TRACK [6] RIDE CYMBAL
[RHYTHM PAD] Flashing
Enables input of the LOWER drum sounds.
REC TRACK [1] CROSS STICK
REC TRACK [2] COWBELL
REC TRACK [3] TOM1
REC TRACK [4] TOM2
REC TRACK [5] TOM3
REC TRACK [6] TOM4
You can confirm the drum sound currently being input
by checking the matrix at the bottom part of the display.
Indicated in the matrix
You can confirm the timing at which each rhythm
instrument sounds in the matrix display.
The ▼ mark in the lower part of the matrix indicates beat
timing.
Velocity
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* When a coarse Quantize setting is used, the ▼ mark may
indicate half-note or quarter-note timing.
fig.03-405
fig.03-405a
When using high-resolution Quantize settings, you may
be unable to view the entire pattern, from start to finish,
in the display at one time.
In such instances, a “ ” symbol appears, indicating
that there is material not currently displayed.
fig.03-405b
8. Set the tempo and Quantize values as needed.
9. When you have finished inputting sounds, move the
cursor to “STOP” and press [ENTER].
* You can also stop recording by pressing [STOP].
Rehearsing recordings
You can practice (rehearse) your performances along with
the metronome before carrying out Realtime Recording.
During rehearsals, the drum sounds are only played, and are
not recorded to the pattern even if you press the track
buttons.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-411d
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-407d
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “REAL,” and
press [ENTER].
“REAL” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen.
The Recording Standby screen appears.
fig.03-408d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to
“RHR,” and press [ENTER].
The BR-900CD is put into Rehearsal mode.
fig.03-409d
CLOSED HH
SNARE
KICK
Ex.)
• Q (Quantize) =
• Q (Quantize) =
CLOSED HH
SNARE
KICK
Ex.)
• Q (Quantize) =
You can press [REC MODE] during Realtime
Recording to switch to Step Recording.
Using this option allows you to switch to Step
Recording temporarily when you want to change the
set velocity or input drum sounds input with the
wrong timing in Realtime Recording (instructions for
this procedure: p. 132), or to delete unneeded drum
sounds (instructions: p. 132), and then switch back to
Realtime Recording and continue recording the
pattern.
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5. Rehearse the performance by pressing the REC TRACK
[1]–[6].
You can switch the UPPER and LOWER drum sounds by
pressing [RHYTHM PAD].
* At this point, adjust Fader 1 to confirm the velocity status.
6. When you have finished rehearsing, move the cursor to
“STOP” and press [ENTER].
* You can also quit the rehearsal by pressing [STOP].
Deleting unneeded drum sounds
You can delete any drum sounds you do not need during
Realtime Recording by holding down [DELETE/MUTE] and
pressing the track buttons.
1. When you hold down [DELETE/MUTE] and press one
or more REC TRACK buttons for the tones you want to
delete.
The corresponding drum sounds are deleted for as long
as the buttons are pressed.
fig.03-410
Changing the metronome volume
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-411d
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-412d
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “REAL,” and
press [ENTER].
“REAL” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen.
The Recording Standby screen appears.
fig.03-413d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to
“Click.”
fig.03-414d
5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the metronome
volume.
Valid Settings: 0–3
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Creating Patterns in Step
Recording
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-415d
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-416d
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “STEP,” and
press [ENTER].
“STEP” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen.
The recording standby screen appears in the display.
fig.03-417d
4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to set the
measure, beat, and quantize from which to start
recording of the pattern.
Measure
This sets the number of measures in the pattern to be
recorded.
Valid Settings: 1–999
Tempo
When recording, this sets the tempo for confirming the
pattern.
Valid Settings: 25.0–250.0
* The tempo setting here is exclusively for confirmation of the
pattern recording. This tempo is not stored in the pattern (you
cannot make any individual tempo settings for the patterns
themselves).
Time Signature
This sets the time signature (i.e., the beat) for the pattern
to be recorded.
Valid Settings: 1/1–8/1, 1/2–8/2, 1/4–8/4, 1/8–8/8
Quantize
This sets the resolution for the steps being input.
Quarter note (96)
Sixteenth-note triplet
(16)
Quarter-note triplet
(64)
Thirty-second note
(12)
Eighth note (48)
Thirty-second-note triplet
(8)
Eighth-note triplet
(32) HI (1)
Sixteenth note (24)
Numerals in parentheses indicate the clock. The lower
the value set, the finer the resolution each beat becomes.
(Ex.) :
Here you can input sounds in eighth-note lengths.
fig.03-418d
(Ex.) :
Here you can input sounds in sixteenth-note lengths.
fig.03-419d
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “REC,”
and press [ENTER].
Step Recording starts.
* You can also start recording by pressing [REC].
6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the
measure, beat, and clock, then turn the TIME/VALUE
dial to specify the time at which the drum sound is to
be input.
fig.03-420d
TempoMeasure
Time Signature Quantize
Measure Beat Clock
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7. Set the velocity (how “hard” the note is played) for the
sounds to be input from the current point by adjusting
Fader 1.
fig.03-423d
8. Input the drum sounds.
There are two ways to input drum sounds.
(Method 1) Inputting with the REC TRACK buttons
Use REC TRACK [1]–[6] to input the drum sounds.
You can switch the UPPER and LOWER drum
sounds by pressing [RHYTHM PAD].
[RHYTHM PAD] Lit
Enables input of the UPPER drum sounds.
REC TRACK [1] KICK
REC TRACK [2] SNARE
REC TRACK [3] CLOSED HIHAT
REC TRACK [4] OPEN HIHAT
REC TRACK [5] CRASH CYMBAL
REC TRACK [6] RIDE CYMBAL
[RHYTHM PAD] Flashing
Enables input of the LOWER drum sounds.
REC TRACK [1] CROSS STICK
REC TRACK [2] COWBELL
REC TRACK [3] TOM1
REC TRACK [4] TOM2
REC TRACK [5] TOM3
REC TRACK [6] TOM4
(Method 2) Inputting with the [ENTER]
Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to the
matrix display.
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the
intersection of the drum sound you want to input
and the time at which you want it to sound, then
press [ENTER].
The drum sound is alternately input or deleted each
time you press [ENTER].
“■” flashes rapidly when you move the cursor to a
point where a sound has already been input. When a
drum sound is input, the display changes to “■.”
Pressing CURSOR [ ] in the top row of the
matrix display returns the cursor to its original
position.
fig.03-421d
Indicated in the matrix
You can confirm the timing with which each rhythm
instrument sounds in the matrix display.
The ▼ mark in the lower part of the matrix indicates beat
timing.
* When a coarse Quantize setting is used, the ▼ mark may
indicate half-note or quarter-note timing.
fig.03-422
fig.03-422a
When using high-resolution Quantize settings, you may
be unable to view the entire pattern, from start to finish,
in the display at one time.
In such instances, a “ ” symbol appears, indicating
that there is material not currently displayed.
fig.03-405b
* In this case, you can press [REW]/[FF] to move the location
(cursor) in large steps.
Velocity
CLOSED HH
SNARE
KICK
Ex.)
• Q (Quantize) =
• Q (Quantize) =
CLOSED HH
SNARE
KICK
Ex.)
• Q (Quantize) =
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9. Set the tempo and Quantize values as needed.
10. Repeat Steps 6–9 as needed.
* Press [PLAY] to listen to the recording pattern.
11. When you have finished inputting sounds, move the
cursor to “STOP” and press [ENTER].
* You can also stop recording by pressing [STOP].
Changing the velocity
During Step Recording, when you move the cursor to a point
in the matrix display where a drum sound has been input,
the velocity value appears in the position where the time
signature is normally indicated. At this point, you can
change the velocity by adjusting Fader 1.
fig.03-424d
Deleting unneeded drum sounds
You can use either of the two following methods to delete
unneeded drums sounds in Step Recording.
(Method 1)
1. Move the [CURSOR] to the point in the matrix display
where a drum sound you want to delete has been input,
then press [ENTER].
(Method 2)
1. When you hold down [DELETE/MUTE] and press one
or more track buttons for the tones you want to delete.
You can delete the unneeded drum sound at the current
measure, beat, and clock.
fig.03-410
Naming Patterns
You can use up to eight characters in naming patterns.
* You can not change the Preset Pattern name.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
2. Press [EDIT].
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “NAME,” and
press [ENTER].
The Change Pattern Name screen appears.
fig.03-427d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE
dial to change the characters.
* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
5. 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.
You can press [REC MODE] during Step Recording to
switch to Realtime Recording.
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Copying Patterns
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
2. Press [EDIT].
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “COPY,” and
press [ENTER].
The Pattern Copy screen appears.
fig.03-429d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copy-
destination arrangement.
S001–S100: Song Pattern 1–100
5. Press [ENTER].
The screen for confirming the copy appears.
fig.03-430d
6. Press [ENTER] (YES) to copy.
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO).
7. 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 [EDIT].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to
“ERASE,” and press [ENTER].
fig.03-432d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the pattern to be
deleted.
S001–S100: Song Pattern 1–100
5. If you want to delete the pattern, press [ENTER].
The screen for confirming the deletion appears.
fig.03-433d
6. Press [ENTER] (YES) to delete the pattern.
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO).
7. 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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Using the Drum Kits
A drum kit is a variety of rhythm instrument sounds
collected in a single set; the BR-900CD includes nine internal
“preset drum kits.”
In addition, you can also put together an additional five
original “song drum kits.”
Song drum kits are saved to individual songs on memory
cards.
The drum kit instrument sounds are used in the performance
of the arrangements and patterns.
fig.03-501
Performing the Drums
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [RHYTHM PAD] repeatedly until the indicator is
lit or flashing.
2. Press REC TRACK [1]–[6] to input the drum sounds.
[RHYTHM PAD] Lit
Enables performance of the UPPER drum sounds.
REC TRACK [1] KICK
REC TRACK [2] SNARE
REC TRACK [3] CLOSED HIHAT
REC TRACK [4] OPEN HIHAT
REC TRACK [5] CRASH CYMBAL
REC TRACK [6] RIDE CYMBAL
[RHYTHM PAD] Flashing
Enables input of the LOWER drum sounds.
REC TRACK [1] CROSS STICK
REC TRACK [2] COWBELL
REC TRACK [3] TOM1
REC TRACK [4] TOM2
REC TRACK [5] TOM3
REC TRACK [6] TOM4
Selecting Drum Kits
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is lit.
fig.03-502d
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-503d
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “KIT,” and
press [ENTER].
fig.03-504d
4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select drum kits by switching the preset/song and
number.
(P1–9)
STD1, 2: Standard sets
ROOM: Set with moderate ambience applied
HARD: Set appropriate for hard rock
JAZZ: Set appropriate for jazz
HIP-HOP: Set appropriate for dance
HOUSE: Set appropriate for dance
REGGAE: Set appropriate for reggae
808: Set based on the renowned “Roland
TR-808” rhythm machine
(S1–5)
SongKit1–5: Original drum kits assigned to each
song (p. 135).
BR-900CD
Preset Drum Kit 9
Preset Drum Kit 3
Preset Drum Kit 2
Preset Drum Kit 1
Kick
Snare
Closed Hi-hat
Open Hi-hat
Memory Card
SONG
SONG
SONG
Song Drum Kit
Kick
Snare
P: Preset / S: Song
Drum Kit Name
Number
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5. Press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.
* Drum kits are stored to each individual arrangement
separately.
(Example)
Arrangement Drum Kit
ROCK 1...............ROOM
ROCK 2...............STD 2
: :
Creating Original Drum Kits
(Tone Load)
With the BR-900CD, you can create original drum kits not
only with the internal drum sounds, but by loading drum
sounds from external sources as well.
There are four ways to load drum tones.
●Loading from the tracks
●Loading from other drum kits
●Loading from WAV/AIFF files (p. 171, p. 181)
●Loading from WAV/AIFF files on CD-R/RW
(p. 149)
●The Rhythm and Tone Load functions cannot be used
when tracks are bounced directly to a CD (p. 59).
●Wave data in the following formats can be imported.
You cannot import wave data in other formats.
• WAV or AIFF format
• Mono or Stereo
• 8-bit or 16-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
●Compressed WAV files or AIFF files cannot be loaded.
●Extremely short waveform data (less than
approximately 100 msec) cannot be loaded.
●The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be
ignored.
●Add the extension “WAV” to imported WAV files and
the extension “AIF” to imported AIFF files.
●You can load drum sounds of up to 13 seconds for a
single drum kit.
(Example)
Kick: 3 seconds, snare: 3 seconds,
crash cymbal: 7 seconds → Total 13 seconds
●Stereo WAV and AIFF files are loaded as “mono”
sounds with the left and right sides mixed.
Loading from the tracks
This loads sounds recorded to the tracks as drum tones.
It can be convenient to use the “scrub,” “punch in,” and
“locator” functions to set the range containing the drum
sounds you want to load ahead of time.
You can use the scrub function to repeat playback and locate
the point from which loading is to start (the start point) and
press AUTO PUNCH [IN], then after determining the point
at which loading is to finish (the end point), press
[LOCATOR] to register the range to be loaded.
Using this technique of setting the start point with AUTO
PUNCH [IN] and the end point with [LOCATOR] allows you
to set the range to be loaded very rapidly.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“TONE,” and press [ENTER].
fig.03-505d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “TRACK,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.03-506d
4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track and V-Track to which the drum sounds
are to be loaded, then press [ENTER].
fig.03-507d
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5. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the range (start and end points) of drum sounds to be
loaded in terms of measures or time locations.
* You cannot specify an interval between the start and end
points or a length of time in less than 100 ms or excess of 13
seconds.
* When specifying measures, the result is reflected in the time
display, and vice versa.
Start Point (“S”)
Specify the measure or location to be used as the start
point for loading the drum sounds.
fig.03-508d
End Point (“E”)
Specify the measure or location to be used as the end
point for loading the drum sounds.
From the screen for setting the start point, press
CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to display the screen for
setting the end point.
fig.03-509d
•You can press [ENTER] to switch between the start point
and end point settings screens.
•You can preview the drum sounds in the specified range
by moving the cursor to “PVW” and pressing [ENTER].
Determine the sounds to load while setting the start and
end points and the length, and repeating the preview.
You can press [PLAY] to preview the sounds, and press
[STOP] to stop the sounds.
6. When you have finished setting the start and end
points, move the cursor to “LOAD” and press [ENTER].
fig.03-510d
7. Specify the load-destination song drum kit with the
TIME/VALUE dial, then press [ENTER].
S1–5: Song Drum Kit 1–5
fig.03-511d
8. Specify the load-destination drum sound with the
TIME/VALUE dial, then press [ENTER].
Loading is executed.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
fig.03-512d
BeatMeasure
Frame
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
BeatMeasure
Frame
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
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Copying drum sounds from other
drum kits
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“TONE,” and press [ENTER].
fig.03-505d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“COPY,” and press [ENTER].
fig.03-519d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the copy-
destination drum kit, then press [ENTER].
P1–9: Preset Drum Kit 1–9
S1–5: Song Drum Kit 1–5
fig.03-520d
5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the copy-
destination drum sound, then press [ENTER].
*Select “ALL” if you want to copy all of the drum sounds in the
kit.
fig.03-520d
6. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the copy-
destination drum kit, then press [ENTER].
fig.03-521d
7. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copy-
destination song drum sound, then press [ENTER].
Copying is executed.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
fig.03-522a
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
8. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
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Erasing drum sounds
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“TONE,” and press [ENTER].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“ERASE,” and press [ENTER].
fig.03-523d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the erase drum
kit, then press [ENTER].
S1–5: Song Drum Kit 1–5
fig.03-524d
5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the erase drum
sound, then press [ENTER].
* Select “ALL” if you want to erase all of the drum sounds in
the kit.
fig.03-525d
“Are you sure?” appears.
6. Press [ENTER] (YES) to erase the drum sound.
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO).
7. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
Changing the position (pan) of
the drum sounds
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“TONE,” and press [ENTER].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “PAN,” and
press [ENTER].
fig.03-526d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the drum kit
whose panning you want to change, then press
[ENTER].
S1–5: Song Drum Kit 1–5
fig.03-527d
5. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the drum sound whose panning is being changed and
the pan setting.
fig.03-528d
* When you press [RHYTHM PAD], causing the indicator to
light/flash, you can then set the drum sounds by tapping REC
TRACK [1]–[6].
* Pressing [ENTER] sets this to “C00” (Center).
6. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
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Using
the CD-R/
RW Drive
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Precautions
In addition to CD-R discs, you can also use CD-RW discs
when making audio CDs. However, it may not be possible
for audio CDs created using CD-RW discs to be played on
standard CD players.
Furthermore, even when CD-R discs are used for this
purpose, playback will not be possible on CD players that do
not support this type of media. You should, therefore, confirm
that the CD player to be used is compatible with CD-R discs.
Note that the BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW drive can play commercially
produced audio CDs, CD-R discs, and CD-RW discs.
When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the
supplied AC adaptor. The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used
while running on battery power.
Setting the Time Between
Songs (Pre-Gap)
Often when you are playing audio CDs on standard CD
players, you will see a countdown in the form of “-3, -2, -1”
on the player’s display before songs start. This duration is
referred to as a Pre-Gap, and it can be freely set during the
CD creation process to allow song lengths to be adjusted
without having to record silence at the end of each.
1. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“AUDIO,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDaudio
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “GAP,”
and press [ENTER].
The pre-gap setting screen will appear.
fig.40-03d
4. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify a gap time
between songs in seconds.
5. Press [EXIT].
If silence is included at the end of your finished song, the
pre-gap time will be added to the length of this section, and
as a result, the gap between songs will be longer than
expected when the CD is played back on a CD player. For
details regarding the deletion of silence from the end of
songs, refer to “Erasing Data (Track Erase)” (p. 73).
Writing Songs to Discs
Have on hand the disc you want to burn as an audio CD.
You can write the data to any of the following discs.
• CD-R or CD-RW disc with no data written to it (blank disc)
•Discs that have song data that was written to them using
the BR-900CD, but which still have space available for
further recording and have not yet been finalized
1. Load the song that you want to write.
2. Insert an unrecorded CD-R or CD-RW disc into the CD-
R/RW drive.
3. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
Methods for creating audio CDs
With the BR-900CD, only the currently loaded song is
written to the audio CD. If you want to include other
songs on your CD, they will each have to be loaded and
written in sequence. When you use this method,
individual songs can be added to a disc one at a time
until it is full. This method is called “Track At Once.”
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4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“AUDIO,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDaudio
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“WRITE,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD Write screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdawrite
6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the track and V-
Track that you want to write, and press [ENTER].
The Write Speed screen will appear.
fig.05-CDdawrite2
7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the write speed.
Alternatively, if you want to use the write speed that is
currently displayed, proceed to Step 9.
8. Press [ENTER].
The message “Are you sure?” will appear.
9. Press [ENTER] (YES).
The message “Now Writing...” will appear and writing
to the audio CD will begin.
When writing has been completed, the message
“Finalize CD OK?” will be displayed.
10. If you intend to write additional songs to the same CD-
R disc, press [EXIT] (NO).
Alternatively, press [ENTER] (YES) if no more songs
will be added to this disc.
If you press [ENTER] (YES), the message “Now
Finalizing...” will appear and the finalization process
will begin. When the message “Completed!” appears, it
indicates that the finalization has been completed.
For more detailed information regarding finalization,
refer to “What is finalization?.”
11. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play screen.
12. Press the CD-R/RW drive’s EJECT button to eject the
disc.
This completes the writing process.
It may take a period of several seconds before the disc is
actually ejected.
• The range of available write speeds can sometimes be
limited by the type of media being used. In such a case,
the BR-900CD will allow you to select only the
supported speeds.
• If you are using CD-R or CD-RW discs intended for high-
speed writing, the frequency of write errors may increase
if the x2 or x4 speed is selected. It is recommended that
you use the x8 speed for high-speed discs.
• Note that selecting higher factor write speeds does not
necessarily mean the speed will be that multiple exactly.
This is due to the processing time required for
conversion of the audio data on the audio tracks to CD
format as the data is written to the disc.
• Audio CDs can be created with up to a maximum of 99
tracks on the disc.
• Audio CD standards require that one song be at least
four seconds long. If a specified track lasts less than four
seconds, the track cannot be written to the audio CD.
What is finalization?
In addition to audio data, information such as the
position and time of this data is also written to audio
CDs, and this process is known as “Finalizing.” If you
intend to play your audio CD on a standard CD player, it
is important that finalization be carried out. Once this
has been done, however, you will not be able to add any
more songs to the CD. For this reason, you should aim to
carry out the finalization of a CD disc only when it is
nearly full of songs.
If you don’t finalize:
It will not be possible to play your audio CD on a
standard CD player until it has been finalized; however,
you can keep adding songs to the disc until this process
is carried out. The CD-R disc that is not finalized during
the writing process can be finalized later on. For more
details regarding methods for finalization after the
writing of audio data, refer to “Enabling Playback on CD
Players (Finalize)” (p. 143).
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Viewing the Remaining Time
for Recording on Audio CDs
Use the following procedure to see how much time you have
left for recording on an audio CD.
1. Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc into the CD-R/RW drive.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“AUDIO,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDaudio
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“REMAIN,” and press [ENTER].
The remaining time for recording on audio CD will
appear.
fig.05_CDremain
With finalized discs, discs that have been used for data
backup, and other discs that cannot be used as audio CDs, a
remaining time of “0” is indicated.
Playing Back Audio CDs
Let’s now listen to the audio CD we have just created using
the BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW drive. In addition to CD-R discs,
this drive can be used to play back CD-RW discs that cannot
be played on standard CD players. Naturally, you will also
be able to listen to commercially produced audio CDs on this
drive, and it can even play back audio CDs created using the
BR-900CD that have not yet been finalized.
If you are working with an audio CD created with the BR-
900CD, you can play back and check the sounds on the CD
even before finalizing it. Please note, however, that depending
on the type of disc used and the data on it, songs may not play
back properly all the way to the end. If you want to ensure
that songs play back correctly, finalize (p. 143) the disc.
Songs recorded on an audio CD are often referred to as
“tracks.” Be careful to avoid confusing these tracks with the
BR-900CD’s audio tracks.
1. Insert the audio CD into the CD-R/RW drive.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“AUDIO,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDaudio
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “PLAY/
IMP,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD player screen will appear.
fig.05_CDplay
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5. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the song that you
want to listen to.
fig.05-CDplay2
6. Press [PLAY].
The message “Now Playing...” will appear, and playback
of the audio CD will begin.
fig.05-CDplay3
The buttons work as shown below.
[STOP] Stop
[PLAY] Play
[REW] Rewind
[FF] Fast forward
7. If you want to finish playback of the audio CD, press
[EXIT] several times to return to the Play screen.
8. Press the CD-R/RW drive’s EJECT button to eject the
disc.
It may take a period of several seconds before the disc is
actually ejected.
When an audio disc is inserted into the CD-R/RW drive, the
message “Now Checking...” may remain on the screen for a
relatively long time. This period of time is required for
reading of the data stored on the audio CD and it is not the
result of a malfunction.
Enabling Playback on CD
Players (Finalize)
If you intend to play a audio CD that was written using the
BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW drive on a standard CD player, the
audio CD must be finalized. Audio CD-R/RW discs can be
finalized at any time to enable playback on this type of
player.
1. Insert the CD-R/RW disc to be finalized into the BR-
900CD’s CD-R/RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before
proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
What is finalizing?
In addition to the audio data itself, other information
describing the position and time of this data is also
written to audio CDs. This process is known as
“Finalizing.”
If you finalize:
When finalization has been carried out, you will be able
to play your audio CD on a standard CD player. Note,
however, that you will no longer be able to add songs to
a finalized CD.
Furthermore, the finalization of audio CDs containing
only one short song is wasteful, since the remaining
empty space on such discs can no longer be used.
For this reason, you should aim to carry out finalizing of
a CD disc only when it is nearly full of songs.
If you don’t finalize:
It will not be possible to play your audio CD on a
standard CD player until it has been finalized; however,
you can keep adding songs to the disc until this process
is carried out. Whenever you want to play your audio
CD on a standard CD player, you should perform
finalization.
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3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“AUDIO,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDaudio
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“FINAL,” and press [ENTER].
The message “Finalize CD OK?” will appear.
fig.05_CDfinalize
5. Press [ENTER] (YES). (If you want to cancel
finalization, press [EXIT] (NO).)
Finalization will begin and the state of progress will be
displayed. When the message “Complete” appears and
the track buttons begin to flash, the finalization is
complete.
6. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play screen.
7. Press the CD-R/RW drive’s EJECT button to eject the
disc.
This enables the CD-R/RW disc to be played back on
regular consumer CD players.
• Once finalization has been started, it will not be possible
to cancel this process.
• In certain cases, a period of several seconds will pass
before the disc is actually ejected.
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Using the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange Data
The BR-900CD’s built-in CD-R/RW drive can be used to
exchange data in the following ways:
●Storing of songs and other data on the memory card to
CD-R/RW discs (Backup)
●Reading songs and other backup data back into the
memory card (Recover)
●Exchanging of waveform data with a PC
When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the
supplied AC adaptor. The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used
while running on battery power.
Saving Recorded Songs to
CD-R/RW Discs (Backup)
Although the songs you’ve recorded and created are stored
on the memory card, all of this data would be lost in the
unlikely event that the memory card was damaged. For this
reason, we recommend that you also save your songs on CD-
R/RW discs (Backup).
Once songs have been backed up in this way, it will also be
possible to read them from the CD-R/RW discs into another
BR-900CD.
■ Precautions for backup
• If a CD-R disc selected for backup already contains data,
the message “Not Blank Disc!” will appear and backup
will not be possible. Always use an empty disc for this
operation. If, on the other hand, you are using a CD-RW
disc that already contains data, the message “Erase
Disc?” will be displayed. If you then press [ENTER]
(YES), the BR-900CD will begin erasing data from this
disc.
• If the total size of the songs and other data you intend to
back up exceeds the capacity of a single CD-R/RW disc,
you will be able to perform a backup using as many
discs as necessary. In this case, you will need to have a
number of blank CD-R/RW discs on hand, and during
the backup process, you should insert and remove them
as requested on-screen.
• To cancel writing to a CD-R/RW disc, press [EXIT]
(NO). When the message “Cancel?” appears, press
[ENTER] (YES) to confirm cancellation. (A certain
amount of time may pass between pressing of [EXIT]
(NO) and display of the confirmation message.) Please
note, however, that no guarantee can be made regarding
the state of the data written before cancellation.
Backing up a song to a CD-R/RW
disc one at a time (Song Backup)
1. Insert an empty CD-R/RW disc into the BR-900CD’s
CD-R/RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before
proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdata
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“BACKUP,” and press [ENTER].
The Backup menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdataback
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“SONG,” and press [ENTER].
The Song backup screen will appear.
fig.05_CDsongbu
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6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the song you want
to back up, and press [ENTER].
The Write Speed screen will appear.
fig.05-CDdawrite2
7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the write speed, and
press [ENTER].
The message “Write sure?” will appear.
• The range of available write speeds can sometimes be
limited by the type of media being used. In such a case,
the BR-900CD will allow you to select only the
supported speeds.
• If you are using CD-R or CD-RW discs intended for high-
speed writing, the frequency of write errors may increase
if the x2 or x4 speed is selected. It is recommended that
you use the x8 speed for high-speed discs.
8. Press [ENTER] (YES).
Writing to the CD-R/RW disc will begin.
When the message “Completed!” appears, it indicates
that the backup has been successfully completed.
Saving all of the songs on a
memory card to a CD-R/RW disc
(All Backup)
1. Insert an empty CD-R/RW disc into the BR-900CD’s
CD-R/RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before
proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdata
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“BACKUP,” and press [ENTER].
The Backup menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdataback
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ALL,”
and press [ENTER].
The Write Speed screen will appear.
fig.05-CDdawrite2
6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the write speed, and
press [ENTER].
The message “Are you sure?” will appear.
• The range of available write speeds can sometimes be
limited by the type of media being used. In such a case,
the BR-900CD will allow you to select only the
supported speeds.
• If you are using CD-R or CD-RW discs intended for high-
speed writing, the frequency of write errors may increase
if the x2 or x4 speed is selected. It is recommended that
you use the x8 speed for high-speed discs.
7. Press [ENTER] (YES).
Writing to the CD-R/RW disc will begin.
When the message “Completed!” appears, it indicates
that the backup has been successfully completed.
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Loading Saved Songs to a
Memory Card (Recover)
Loading saved songs to a memory
card one at a time (Song Recover)
1. Insert a CD-R/RW disc containing backup songs into
the BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdata
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“RECOVER,” and press [ENTER].
The Recover menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdataback
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“SONG,” and press [ENTER].
The Song recover screen will appear.
fig.05_CDrecover
6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the song you want
to recover, and press [ENTER].
The message “Are you sure?” will appear.
7. Press [ENTER] (YES).
The recovered song will begin.
When the message “Completed!” appears, it indicates
that the recovered song has been successfully completed.
The recovered songs will be saved in sequence on the
memory card using the available song numbers.
“Card Full!” may appear in the display when you use Song
Recover in an attempt to load a song that was in the process of
being recorded when the memory card became full (“Card Full!”
was displayed). If this occurs, use “All Recover” to load the song.
Loading all saved songs to a
memory card (All Recover)
Note that executing All Recover deletes all of the data
existing on the memory card. Be sure to back up any
required data before executing All Recover.
1. Insert a CD-R/RW disc containing backup songs into
the BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“RECOVER,” and press [ENTER].
The Recover menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdataback
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ALL,”
and press [ENTER].
The message “Are you sure?” will appear.
6. Press [ENTER] (YES).
The recovered songs will begin.
When the message “Completed!” appears, it indicates
that the recovered songs has been successfully completed.
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Copying and Writing
Waveform Data
This procedure requires a computer equipped with a drive
capable of writing to CD-R/RW discs.
If you have a computer equipped with a CD-R/RW drive,
you can use CD-R/RW discs to transfer waveform data
between multiple BR-900CDs.
You can, for example, use these discs to copy waveform data
created with the audio software on your computer and then
paste the data to audio tracks. You can also take audio track
data recorded with the BR-900CD and copy it to your
computer for editing.
Copying waveform data from a
computer to the audio tracks
(WAV/AIFF Import)
●To be eligible for import, waveform data must meet the
following criteria. In most cases, you will not be able to
import other kinds of data.
• Use “ISO 9660 Level 2, Mode 1” to write the data to the
CD-R/RW disc.
• WAV or AIFF format
• Mono or Stereo
• 8-bit or 16-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
●Audio data must be at least one second in length.
●Name waveform data using less than eight letters
followed by a three-character extension.
●The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be
ignored.
1. Using a PC, burn and finalize a CD-R/RW disc
containing the waveform data that you want to import.
For instructions on how to write waveform data to CD-
R/RW discs, refer to your computer and CD-R/RW
drive owner’s manuals.
2. Place the CD-R/RW disc in the BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW
drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before proceeding.
3. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdata
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “WAV,”
and press [ENTER].
The WAV/AIFF menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDwav
6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“IMPORT,” and press [ENTER].
A list of the audio data files contained on the current
CD-R/RW disc will appear.
If the WAV files are collected in a folder, then the folder
name is displayed. To show the WAV files within the
folder, press [ENTER].
fig.05-CDwavimp
You can preview the sounds by moving the cursor to
“PVW” and pressing [ENTER]. You can stop the sound
by moving the cursor to “PVW” and pressing [ENTER]
once more.
You can press [PLAY] to preview the sounds, and press
[STOP] to stop the sounds.
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7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the waveform data
files you want to import, and press [ENTER].
The screen for specifying the import destination appears.
fig.05-CDwavimp2
8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the import-
destination track, and press [ENTER].
Copying of the waveform data begins.
When “Completed!” appears, the import is finished.
The waveform data is imported at the beginning of the
tracks. If you want to change the location at which this
data is written, use Track Edit (p. 70) to move the data
after it has been imported.
Copying WAV/AIFF files as drum
sounds (Tone Load)
●The Rhythm and Tone Load functions cannot be used
when tracks are bounced directly to a CD (p. 59).
●Wave data in the following formats can be imported.
You cannot import wave data in other formats.
• Use “ISO 9660 Level 2, Mode 1” to write the data to the
CD-R/RW disc.
• WAV or AIFF format
• Mono or Stereo
• 8-bit or 16-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
●Compressed WAV files or AIFF files cannot be loaded.
●Extremely short waveform data (less than
approximately 100 msec) cannot be loaded.
●The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be
ignored.
●Add the extension “WAV” to imported WAV files and
the extension “AIF” to imported AIFF files.
●You can load drum sounds of up to 13 seconds for a
single drum kit.
(Example)
Kick: 3 seconds, snare: 3 seconds,
crash cymbal: 7 seconds → Total 13 seconds
●Stereo WAV and AIFF files are loaded as “mono”
sounds with the left and right sides mixed.
1. Using a PC, burn and finalize a CD-R/RW disc
containing the waveform data that you want to import.
For instructions on how to write waveform data to CD-
R/RW discs, refer to your computer and CD-R/RW
drive owner’s manuals.
2. Place the CD-R/RW disc in the BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW
drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before proceeding.
3. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdata
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“TONE,” and press [ENTER].
A list of the waveform data files contained on the current
CD-R/RW disc will appear.
If the WAV files are collected in a folder, then the folder
name is displayed. To show the WAV files within the
folder, press [ENTER].
fig.05-CDtone
You can preview the sounds by moving the cursor to
“PVW” and pressing [ENTER]. You can stop the sound
by moving the cursor to “PVW” and pressing [ENTER]
once more.
You can press [PLAY] to preview the sounds, and press
[STOP] to stop the sounds.
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6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the data files you
want to import, and press [ENTER].
The Drum kit select screen appears.
fig.05-CDton2
7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the dum kit, and
press [ENTER].
The Drum sound select screen appears.
fig.05-CDton3
8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the dum sound,
and press [ENTER].
Copying of the waveform data begins.
When “Completed!” appears, the import is finished.
Copying audio track waveform data
to computers (WAV/AIFF Export)
You can write data for specified tracks to a CD-R/RW disc as
waveform data, then import the waveform data to the
computer, using your computer to read the CD-R/RW disc.
You will be unable to use CD-RW discs if your computer is
only equipped with a CD-ROM or CD-R drive. In this case,
used CD-R discs.
1. Place a writable CD-R/RW disc (a blank disc) in the
BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before
proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdata
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “WAV,”
and press [ENTER].
The WAV/AIFF screen will appear.
fig.05-CDwav
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“EXPORT,” and press [ENTER].
fig.06-110d
6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the file format, then
press [ENTER].
The Waveform Data Export screen appears.
fig.05-CDwavex
7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the tracks you
want to export.
The Write Speed screen will appear.
fig.05-CDdawrite2
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8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the write speed, and
press [ENTER].
The message “Are you sure?” appears.
The range of available write speeds can sometimes be limited
by the type of media being used. In such a case, the BR-
900CD will allow you to select only the supported speeds.
9. Press [ENTER] (YES) again.
Writing to the CD-R/RW disc begins.
When “Completed!” appears, the writing is finished.
The following files will have been written to the CD-R/
RW disc in ISO9660 Level 2, Mode 1 format.
10. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play screen.
11. Press the CD-R/RW drive’s EJECT button to eject the disc.
12. Use the application on your computer to copy the data
from the CD-R/RW disc.
• If a CD-R disc that already has data written to it is
loaded, the message “Not Blank Disc” appears, and you
cannot proceed with the export. Be sure to use only
blank discs.
• If a CD-RW disc that already has data written to it is
loaded, the message “Erase Disc?” appears. Pressing
[ENTER] (YES) here begins erasure of the disc. After the
disc has been erased, the export process will continue.
• When a mono track is specified as the source for
exporting, the data is written as a mono waveform file.
When a stereo track is specified, the data is written as a
stereo waveform file.
• Tracks 7/8 are fixed as a permanent stereo pair, and so
cannot be specified as mono tracks.
• To quit writing to the disc while writing is still in
progress, press [EXIT] (NO). When the message
“Cancel?” appears, press [ENTER] (YES); writing is
cancelled (it may take some time after you press [EXIT]
(NO) for the message to appear). However, no guarantee
can be made for the utility of the content up to the time
writing is cancelled.
• It will not be possible to reuse a CD-R disc for which
writing was canceled before completion.
Using SMF
Playing SMFs using external MIDI
instruments (SMF Player)
You can use the BR-900CD to read SMFs from CD-R/RW
discs and play these files using MIDI instruments connected
to the MIDI OUT port.
Any SMFs that satisfy the following conditions can be played
in this way.
Format: 0 or 1
File size:
240 KB maximum (Note that this will
vary slightly based on the SMF content.)
System Exclusive: Packet sizes of 512 bytes or less
1. Connect a MIDI cable between the MIDI OUT port on
the BR-900CD and the MIDI IN port on your external
MIDI sound module.
fig.05-SMF
2. Insert a CD-R/RW disc containing SMFs into the CD-R/
RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before proceeding.
3. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
Track 1, V-Track 1 T01___01.WAV or T01___01.AIF
Track 1, V-Track 2 T01___02.WAV or T01___02.AIF
Track 1, V-Track 3 T01___03.WAV or T01___03.AIF
: :
Track 2, V-Track 7 T02__07.WAV or T02__07.AIF
Track 2, V-Track 8 T02__08.WAV or T02__08.AIF
: :
Track 3/4, V-Track 1 T0304_01.WAV or T0304_01.AIF
Track 3/4, V-Track 2 T0304_02.WAV or T0304_02.AIF
: :
Track 7/8, V-Track 7 T0708_07.WAV or T0708_07.AIF
Track 7/8, V-Track 8 T0708_08.WAV or T0708_08.AIF
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
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4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdata
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SMF,”
and press [ENTER].
The SMF menu screen will appear.
fig.05-CDsmf
6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“PLAY,” and press [ENTER].
The SMF play screen appears.
fig.05-CDsmfplay
7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the SMF to be
played.
If the SMFs are collected in a folder, then the folder name
is displayed. To show the SMFs within the folder, press
[ENTER].
8. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to [ ]
and press [ENTER].
The BR-900CD will start playback.
9. To stop playback, press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move
the cursor to [ ] and press [ENTER].
You can use [START] and [STOP] to start and stop SMF
playback.
In cases where the SMF contains a large amount of MIDI
data, playback of the file may be sluggish.
Loading drum patterns from the
CD-R/RW drive (SMF Import)
You can import SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) stored on PC as
song patterns. You can easily increase your collection of song
patterns by creating SMFs on your computer or other device
and copying them to memory cards.
Any SMFs that satisfy the following conditions can be played
in this way.
Format: 0 or 1
File size:
240 KB maximum (Note that this will
vary slightly based on the SMF content.)
When importing GM/GS/XG-compatible SMFs, MIDI
Channel 10 is generally assigned as the channel used for
rhythm performances. Thus, only the data on MIDI Channel
10 in the SMF is isolated and imported by the BR-900CD.
Note that the data on other channels is disregarded.
1. Using a PC, burn a CD-R/RW disc containing the SMFs
you want to import.
2. Insert this CD-R/RW disc into the BR-900CD’s CD-R/
RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before
proceeding.
3. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“DATA,” and press [ENTER].
The Data CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDdata
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5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SMF,”
and press [ENTER].
The SMF menu screen will appear.
fig.05-CDsmf
6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“IMPORT,” and press [ENTER].
The SMF import screen appears.
fig.05-CDsmfplay
If the SMFs are collected in a folder, then the folder name
is displayed. To show the SMFs within the folder, press
[ENTER].
7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the SMFs you want
to import, and press [ENTER].
The screen for specifying the import destination pattern
number appears.
8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the import-
destination pattern number and press [ENTER].
Copying of the SMF begins.
When “Completed!” appears, the import is finished.
Erasing Data from a CD-RW
Disc (CD-RW Erase)
If you are using CD-RW discs, you will be able to erase
unneeded data from the discs and reuse them for data storage.
• This process results in all data being erased from a disc.
• Data erasure is possible only with CD-RW discs. Data
cannot be erased from CD-R discs.
1. Insert the CD-RW disc to be erased into the BR-
900CD’s CD-R/RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until this
indicator stops flashing and turns off before proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“ERASE,” and press [ENTER].
The message “Are you sure?” will appear.
fig.05-CDerase
4. Press [ENTER] (YES).
Press [EXIT] (NO) to cancel deletion.
The data erasure will begin and the state of progress will
be displayed. When the message “Completed!” appears,
it indicates that erasing has been completed.
5. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play screen.
6. Press the CD-R/RW drive’s EJECT button to eject the disc.
• Once erasing has been started, it will not be possible to
cancel this process.
• The amount of time required for erasing data will
depend on the type of CD-RW disc used and the volume
of data that it contains.
• In certain cases, a period of several seconds will pass
before the disc is actually ejected.
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Importing Songs from CDs to Audio Tracks
The BR-900CD allows you to import selected songs from a
audio CD to audio tracks. (CD-R/RW Write)
1. Insert a audio CD into the BR-900CD’s CD-R/RW drive.
The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until
this indicator stops flashing and turns off before
proceeding.
2. Press [CD-R/RW].
The CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDmenu
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“AUDIO,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD menu screen will appear.
fig.05_CDaudio
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “PLAY/
IMP,” and press [ENTER].
The Audio CD player screen will appear.
fig.05_CDplay
5. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of the
song to be imported.
fig.05-CDimp
6. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “[IMP],” and
press [ENTER].
The screen for specifying the import destination appears.
fig.05-CDiwavimp2
7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination
track for import, and press [ENTER].
The message “Now Importing...” will appear and import
to the audio track will begin. When the message
“Completed!” appears, it indicates that the import
procedure has been successfully completed.
When an audio disc is inserted into the CD-R/RW drive, the
message “Now Checking...” may remain on the screen for a
relatively long time. This period of time is required for
reading of the data stored on the audio CD and it is not the
result of a malfunction.
Important Notice
•The BR-900CD and its CD-R/RW drive are designed
to allow you to reproduce material for which you
own the copyright, or material for which you have
been granted permission to copy by the copyright
owner. Accordingly, the reproduction of audio CDs
or other copyrighted material without the
permission of the copyright owner and the
circumvention of technologies such as SCMS, which
prohibit second-generation and later copies,
constitutes copyright infringement and may incur
penalties, even in cases where such reproduction is
for your own personal use and enjoyment (private
use). Consult a copyright specialist or special
publications for more information regarding the
acquisition of copyright permission from copyright
holders.
• The BR-900CD does not allow you to import all
songs from a audio CD at once. Songs must be
imported one at a time.
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Using MIDI
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MIDI Fundamentals
By using MIDI to connect the BR-900CD to other MIDI-
capable devices, you can perform the following:
●Play rhythm performances on external MIDI sound
module
●Synchronize with external MIDI sequencers and rhythm
machines
●Control MMC-compatible devices from the BR-900CD
This section provides a basic description of MIDI and
explains the various ways it can be used.
What is MIDI?
MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.”
MIDI is a global standard devised so that performance data,
program change data, and other similar information could be
exchanged among electronic musical instruments and
computers. If a device is MIDI compatible, it will be able to
exchange performance data with other MIDI compatible
devices, even if they are of a different type or brand.
MIDI Connectors
MIDI messages (i.e., the data handled by MIDI) are
exchanged using the following three types of MIDI port.
MIDI IN:
This connector accepts the MIDI messages arriving from
other MIDI devices.
MIDI OUT:
All the MIDI messages from the BR-900CD are sent out from
this connector.
MIDI THRU:
This connector re-transmits all the MIDI messages that arrive
at the MIDI IN connector.
MIDI Channels
The MIDI standard allows data to be exchanged among
multiple MIDI-compatible devices using a single MIDI cable,
and this is made possible by what are known as MIDI
channels.
In simple terms, a MIDI channel is quite similar to a TV
channel. For example, you can change TV channels to watch
programs from a variety of broadcasters. In this type of
situation, information is communicated only when the
channel on the transmitting end matches the channel on the
receiving end.
Likewise, with MIDI as well, if the transmitting device is (for
example) set to MIDI channel 1, MIDI messages will be
received only if the MIDI channel on the receiving end is also
set to 1.
MIDI Implementation Charts
MIDI makes it possible for a vast range of electronic musical
devices to communicate with each other. However, this does
not mean that every MIDI device can handle every single
type of MIDI message. In reality, two MIDI-compatible
devices can only exchange the MIDI messages that are
supported by both.
The user’s manual for any MIDI-compatible device will
contain a MIDI Implementation Chart, and this chart allows
you to quickly find out which MIDI messages the device in
question can transmit and receive.
When two MIDI devices are to be used together, you should
compare their MIDI implementation charts to make sure that
exchange of the required MIDI messages will be possible.
For more detailed information regarding the BR-900CD’s
MIDI characteristics, refer to “MIDI Implementation” (p. 216).
The BR-900CD is equipped with a MIDI OUT port, but
not with MIDI IN and MIDI THRU ports.
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Synchronizing with MIDI Devices
Using the Rhythm to Play an
External MIDI Sound Module
Perform the procedure given below to use a MIDI sound
module and choose the sounds you desire for the Rhythm.
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the BR-900CD and your
MIDI sound module as shown in the diagram.
fig.05-401
2. Press [UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].
fig.05-402d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “RhyMIDI ch.”
fig.05-403d
5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MIDI channel
(1–16).
If you select “OFF,” note messages of the Rhythm will
not be transmitted.
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.
The sounds produced by the Rhythm and their
corresponding note numbers are given below.
Rhythm Sound Note Number
Closs Stick G1 (31)
Metronome (click) A 1 (33)
Metronome (bell) A#1 (34)
Kick C 2 (36)
Snare D 2 (38)
Tom 4 F 2 (41)
Closed Hi-hat F#2 (42)
Tom 3 A 2 (45)
Open Hi-hat A#2 (46)
Tom 2 C 3 (48)
Clash Cymbal C#3 (49)
Tom 1 D 3 (50)
Ride Cymbal D#3 (51)
Cowbell G#3 (56)
Tone arrangement is based on GS/GM. In case your external
MIDI sound module is not based on GS or GM, you will need
to make settings on your external MIDI sound module to
change the sounds that correspond to each note number. For
details on making these settings, refer to the manual of your
MIDI sound module.
* If you are using an external MIDI sound module to play the
Rhythm, use the controls of the external MIDI sound module
to adjust the volume level.
MIDI Sound Module
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
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Synchronizing Playback with
a MIDI Sequencer
The BR-900CD can operate in synchronization with a MIDI
sequencer.
When synchronizing with a MIDI sequencer, it is possible to
synchronize the MIDI sequencer using the BR-900CD (i.e.,
with the BR-900CD as the master), but it is not possible to
synchronize the BR-900CD with the MIDI sequencer (i.e.,
with the BR-900CD as the slave).
* For details on operation of your MIDI sequencer, refer to the
operating manual for your device. For information regarding
MMC, see p. 160.
Synchronized playback with the
BR-900CD as the master
Follow the procedure given below to synchronize the MIDI
sequencer using the BR-900CD.
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the BR-900CD and your
MIDI sequencer as shown in the diagram.
fig.05-404
2. Press [UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].
fig.05-405d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Sync Gen,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the sync generator.
fig.05-406d
OFF: Synchronization signals will not be output.
MTC: MIDI Time Code will be transmitted.
MCK: Sends the MIDI clock based on the tempo set
with the Rhythm (p. 120).
* If “OFF” or “MCK” is selected, proceed to step 6.
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “MTC Type,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MTC type.
fig.05-407d
Verify the specifications of your MIDI sequencer and set
the MTC type on the BR-900CD.
30: 30 frames per second non-drop format. This is
used by audio devices such as analog tape
recorders, and for NTSC format black and
white video (used in Japan and the U.S.).
29N: 29.97 frames per second non-drop format. This
is used for NTSC format color video (used in
Japan and the U.S.).
29D: 29.97 frames per second drop format. This is
used for NTSC format broadcast color video
(used in Japan and the U.S.).
MIDI
Sequencer
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
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25: 25 frame per second frame rate. This is used
for SECAM or PAL format video, audio
equipment, and film (used in Europe and
elsewhere).
24: 24 frame per second frame rate. This is used
for video, audio devices, and film in the US.
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.
7. Just as when you synchronize a MIDI sequencer using
external MTC, when you use the MCK, you can
synchronize the MIDI sequencer using the external
MIDI clock.
8. Get the MIDI song data ready for playback.
When the BR-900CD begins playing, the MIDI sequencer
will also begin playing in sync with it.
Setting the MTC offset
The offset sets the time required to align the song playback
and MTC timing when synchronizing an external device
using MTC from the BR-900CD.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].
fig.05-408ad
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Offset,” and turn
the TIME/VALUE dial to set the time offset.
fig.05-408d
The offset is set as the difference between the “time to
which to align the MTC timing” and the “time to which
to align the song timing.” For example, you want to have
the external device play back with the MTC timing
shown below when the song timing reaches
“01h00m00s00,” then set the offset as follows.
4. 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.
What are drop and non-drop formats?
There are two types of format used by NTSC video
cassette recorders, non-drop and drop. With the non-
drop format, the frames are continuous. On the other
hand, in order to support NTSC color video, the drop
format drops the first two frames of every minute
excluding minutes 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50.
In most video and audio production, since formats with
continuous frames are easier to deal with, non-drop is
generally used. In contrast, in situations such as in
broadcast, where the time code must match actual clock
time, drop is used.
Song Timing MTC for
External Device
Offset Setting
01h00m00s00 01h30m00s00 00h30m00s00
01h00m00s00 00h30m00s00 23h30m00s00
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Using MMC
MMC stands for “MIDI Machine Control.” This is a protocol
that uses MIDI System Exclusive messages to remotely
control multiple recording devices from one device. Your BR-
900CD supports the MMC protocol.
By using MMC, your BR-900CD can send commands such as
PLAY, STOP, and FF to connected MIDI devices to operate
them.
Some MIDI devices do not support the BR-900CD’s MMC
functionality. If so, it will not be possible to operate them
from the BR-900CD using the procedures described here. For
details on the MMC functionality supported by the BR-
900CD, read “MIDI Implementation” (p. 216).
Operating MMC-compatible
devices with the BR-900CD
This section explains how to make settings for synchronizing
the playback with a computer-based sequencer program that
supports MMC and MTC. Make connections as shown in the
diagram below.
fig.05-409
The BR-900CD will be the master for MMC and MTC.
Follow the procedure given below to operate the play, stop,
fast-forward and other functions of a sequencer program
with the BR-900CD.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].
fig.05-410d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “MMC Master,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MMC mode.
fig.05-411d
OFF: MMC will not be transmitted.
ON:
MMC information is sent. The BR-900CD
becomes the master of the external MIDI
instrument.
* For details on the MMC functionality supported by the BR-
900CD, read “MIDI Implementation” (p. 216).
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-900CD
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.
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
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Using USB
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Before Using USB (Overview)
The BR-900CD is equipped with a USB connector, which
allows you to connect the BR-900CD directly to a computer,
making it easy to back up your important song data and
exchange files between the BR-900CD and the computer.
What is USB?
USB, short for “Universal Serial Bus,” is a type of interface
for connecting computers with a variety of peripheral
devices.
Using USB allows you to connect different peripherals using
a single USB cable, and also provides rapid data
transmission.
What’s more, you can connect and disconnect peripherals
with the power on, and the computer can automatically
recognize when devices are connected (you may need to
make settings when connecting certain devices).
On the BR-900CD, USB is used for the
following tasks:
●Backing up the BR-900CD’s data
●Saving BR-900CD track data in WAV/AIFF format
(WAV/AIFF Export)
●Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-900CD tracks (WAV/
AIFF Import)
●Importing SMFs and creating patterns
●Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files
Realtime audio signals and MIDI messages cannot be
handled via the BR-900CD’s USB connector.
Compatible OS
Windows:
Windows Me / 2000 / XP
Macintosh:
Mac OS 9.1.x / 9.2.x
Mac OS X
Driver
The BR-900CD uses a standard DRIVER that is found on
OS. The DRIVER will be installed automatically once
connected with Computer via USB.
Composition of Data on
Memory Cards
The folders and files created are as shown below.
fig.06-102
ROLAND Folder
The structure of the files and folders on the BR-900CD is as
follows.
BR0 Folder
Song data (recording data, song arrangements/patterns/
drum kits, effect song patches, and song information) are
saved to each song folder.
TONELOAD Folder
WAV and AIFF files loaded for use as drum sounds will be
saved here (p. 171, p. 181).
SMF Folder
SMF files loaded for use in song patterns will be saved here
(p. 169, p. 179).
SONG0001 Folder
Disk Information
Root Directory
ROLAND Folder
BR0 Folder
SONG0000 Folder
TONELOAD
Folder
USB Folder
WAV/AIFF File
SMF Folder
SMF File
WAV/AIFF File
Song Information
Effect Parameter
Sequence Data
Sequence Data
Drum Kit Sound Parameter
Song Parameter
Recorded Data
Recorded L Data
Recorded R data
Wave Data
The folders are created
each song
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USB Folder
WAV and AIFF files loaded to the BR-900CD’s tracks, and
WAV and AIFF files saved on computers (track data
converted to WAV and AIFF format) will be saved here (p.
165, p. 167, p. 176, p. 178).
Folders and files created on memory cards are
displayed on the computer screen.
When you continue with an operation, the “BOSS_BR-900”
icon is added in the computer screen.
* With certain versions of Windows OS, the “Removable disk
(*:)” icon may be displayed.
fig.06-102a
When you click the “BOSS_BR-900” icon (or the “Removable
disk (*:)” icon), or double-click the “BOSS_BR-900” icon on
the Macintosh, the “ROLAND” folder is displayed.
Open this folder to show the “BR0” folder, the
“TONELOAD” folder, the “SMF” folder, and the “USB”
folder.
fig.06-102b
Connecting a Computer
Use the USB cable to connect the BR-900CD to your
computer.
* Purchase USB cables at computer stores or other retailers.
fig.06-101
Notes on Using USB
Do not perform the following actions when switching to USB
mode or transmitting data. These operations may result in
your computer not responding to the data.
Data on memory cards may also be corrupted.
Do not:
• Disconnect the USB cable
• Eject the memory card
• Put the computer in suspended (standby) mode or
hibernation, restart, or quit
• Turn off the BR-900CD’s power
When Using Windows XP/2000
If using Windows XP/2000, log on to Windows as one of the
following users:
• Administrator or other user with the privileges of the
Administrators group
•A user whose account type is Computer Administrator
Note that you will not be able to properly quit the USB
connection if the user name is not one of those described
above.
For more details, consult the system administrator for the
computer you are using.
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Macintosh
BOSS_BR-900
BOSS_BR-900
Removable Disk (*:)
(Ex.)
(Ex.)
(Ex.)
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.)
USB cable
To USB connector
of your computer
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Backing Up the BR-900CD’s
Data
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.06-103d
*You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk (*:)”) icon is
added to the computer.
fig.06-104
5. Back up the data.
1) Click the “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk
(*:)”) icon.
2) Drag the “ROLAND” folder to the computer’s
folder and drop it in the folder.
fig.06-105d
When you have finished backing up the data, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
6. Quit the connection to the computer.
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-900”
icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk.
*If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
2) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
With Windows 2000/Me
1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-
900” icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject”
the disk.
2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
3) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
7. Press the BR-900CD’s [EXIT].
The USB screen returns to the display.
BOSS_BR-900 Removable Disk (*:)
(Ex.)
Reading backup data back into the BR-900CD from
PC (Recover)
When restoring data backed up on a computer to the BR-
900CD, drag the “ROLAND” folder to the “BOSS_BR-
900” icon (or the “Removable disk (*:)” icon) and drop it
there (overwriting it).
Task Tray
Task Bar
Task Tray
Task Bar
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* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] returns the USB screen to the display.
fig.06-106ad
8. When backup of the data is complete, press [EXIT] to
return to the Play screen.
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
Saving BR-900CD Track Data
in WAV/AIFF Format (WAV/
AIFF Export)
You can convert the BR-900CD’s track data into WAV or
AIFF files and save these on your computer. After converting
your mastered tracks to WAV or AIFF files, you can easily
use your computer to create audio CDs with the data, as well
as load the data into audio applications.
Resolving insufficient memory issues
when exporting WAV/AIFF
When exporting WAV or AIFF files, memory cards must
have enough free space to hold the files. If too little memory
is available and the “Card Full!” error message appears,
there are two approaches you can take to overcome the
problem.
Deleting unneeded data from the memory card
1. Back up the data on the card (see p. 164).
2. Erase unneeded songs (see p. 77).
3. Also erase track data other than that for the tracks you
want to export (see p. 73).
4. Export the data.
5. Restore the backed up data to the BR-900CD (see the
Step 5 “HINT” on p. 164).
Using a high-capacity memory card
For more on supported memory cards (CompactFlash) for
the BR-900CD, refer to the separate sheet “About Memory
Cards.”
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “EXPORT” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
fig.06-110d
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the file format, then
press [ENTER].
WAV: This is an audio format used primarily with
Windows.
AIFF: This audio format is used primarily with
Macintosh.
6. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-track to be saved.
When saving in mono
fig.06-112d
When saving in stereo
* Select the track combination 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8.
fig.06-111d
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7. Press [ENTER].
Conversion of the WAV or AIFF file begins.
Files names are converted as shown below.
* Converting songs takes approximately the same amount of
time (twice as long in stereo) to complete as it does to play the
source song data.
When the conversion is complete, the “BOSS_BR-900”
(or “Removable disk (*:)”) icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-104
8. Export the WAV or AIFF file to the computer.
1) Click the “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk
(*:)”) icon.
2) Drag the WAV or AIFF file in the “USB” folder in
the “ROLAND” folder to the computer’s folder
and drop it in the folder.
fig.06-114d
When you have finished exporting the data, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
9. Quit the connection to the computer.
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-900”
icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk.
*If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
2) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
With Windows 2000/Me
1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-
900” icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject”
the disk.
2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
3) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
10. Press the BR-900CD’s [EXIT].
The file format selection screen returns to the display.
The contents of the “USB” folder are automatically
deleted the instant the [EXIT] button is pressed.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] returns the file format selection screen to the
display.
fig.06-106ad
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
11. Repeat Steps 4–9 as needed.
12. When you have finished exporting the WAV or AIFF
file(s), press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play
screen.
(Mono) (Stereo)
Track 1, V-Track 1 Track 1/2, V-Track 1
TR01_ _ _1.WAV or
TR01_ _ _1.AIF
TR0102 _1.WAV or
TR0102 _1.AIF
Track 1, V-Track 2 Track 1/2, V-Track 2
TR01_ _ _2.WAV or
TR01_ _ _2.AIF
TR0102 _2.WAV or
TR0102 _2.AIF
: :
Track 6, V-Track 7 Track 7/8, V-Track 7
TR06_ _ _7.WAV or
TR06_ _ _7.AIF
TR0708_7.WAV or
TR0708_7.AIF
Track 6, V-Track 8 Track 7/8, V-Track 8
TR06_ _ _8.WAV or
TR06_ _ _8.AIF
TR0708_8.WAV or
TR0708_8.AIF
BOSS_BR-900 Removable Disk (*:)
(Ex.)
Task Tray
Task Bar
Task Tray
Task Bar
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Loading WAV/AIFF Files in BR-
900CD Tracks (WAV/AIFF Import)
You can take WAV or AIFF files on your computer, such as
files created with audio software applications, and load them
to the BR-900CD’s tracks.
●Wave data in the following formats can be imported.
You cannot import wave data in other formats.
• WAV or AIFF format
• Mono or Stereo
• 8-bit or 16-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
●Add the extension “WAV” to imported WAV files and
the extension “AIF” to imported AIFF files.
●Compressed WAV files or AIFF files cannot be loaded.
●Extremely short waveform data (less than
approximately 1 sec) cannot be loaded.
●The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be
ignored.
●If the unit is in the Arrange mode at the time of the
import, it takes place in accord with the timing of the
Arrange mode. On the other hand, if the unit is in the
Pattern mode at the time of the import, it takes place in
accord with the timing of the Pattern mode.
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “IMPORT” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
fig.06-120d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track and V-track to be loaded, then press
[ENTER].
When loading to the tracks in mono
fig.06-122d
When loading to the tracks in stereo
* Select the track combination 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8.
fig.06-121d
6. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the measure or position in the track from which
loading is to start, then press [ENTER].
fig.06-123d
The “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk (*:)”) icon is
added to the computer.
fig.06-104
BOSS_BR-900 Removable Disk (*:)
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7. Copy the WAV or AIFF files you want to import.
1) Click the “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk
(*:)”) icon.
2) Drag the imported WAV or AIFF file to the “USB”
folder in the “ROLAND” folder.
* Only one file can be imported at a time in each import
operation. Do not drag and drop more than one file at a time.
fig.06-126d
When you have finished Copying the data, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
8. Quit the connection to the computer.
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-900”
icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk.
*If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
2) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
With Windows 2000/Me
1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-
900” icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject”
the disk.
2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
3) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
9. Press the BR-900CD’s [EXIT].
The WAV or AIFF file is imported.
The contents of the “USB” folder are automatically
deleted at the time the import is finished.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] imports the WAV or AIFF file.
fig.06-106ad
Once the import is complete, you are returned to the
screen for specifying the import-source track/V-Track.
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
10. Repeat Steps 4–8 as needed.
11. When you have finished importing the WAV or AIFF
file(s), press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play
screen.
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Section 7
Importing SMFs and Creating
Patterns
You can import SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) stored on
memory cards as song patterns. You can easily increase your
collection of song patterns by creating SMFs on your
computer or other device and copying them to memory cards.
●You cannot import SMFs containing more than 999
measures.
●Add the extension “MID” to SMFs you are importing.
●Use file names containing eight alphanumeric
characters.
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.03-434d
*You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk (*:)”) icon is
added to the computer.
fig.06-104
5. Import the SMF.
1) Click the “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk
(*:)”) icon.
2) Drag the imported SMF to the “SMF” folder in the
“ROLAND” folder.
fig.03-435d
When you have finished importing the SMF, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
6. Quit the connection to the computer.
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-900”
icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk.
*If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
2) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
With Windows 2000/Me
1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-
900” icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject”
the disk.
2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
3) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
BOSS_BR-900 Removable Disk (*:)
(Ex.)
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7. Press BR-900CD’s [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the
Play screen.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] and then [EXIT] returns the Play screen to the
display.
fig.06-106ad
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
8. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-436d
9. Press [EDIT].
10. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “SMF,” and
press [ENTER].
The names of the SMFs on the memory card are
displayed.
fig.03-438d
11. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the SMF to be
imported, then press [ENTER].
When importing GM/GS/XG-compatible SMFs, MIDI
Channel 10 is generally assigned as the channel used for
rhythm performances. Thus, only the data on MIDI Channel
10 in the SMF is isolated and imported by the BR-900CD.
Note that the data on other channels is disregarded.
12. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the import-
destination song pattern, then press [ENTER].
fig.03-439d
The import is executed.
* With some SMF files, a considerable amount of time may be
required to finish importing the file.
* 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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Section 7
Loading Drum Sounds from
WAV/AIFF Files (Tone Load)
You can import WAV and AIFF files on your computer and
load these as drum sounds (TONE LOAD).
●The Rhythm and Tone Load functions cannot be used
when tracks are bounced directly to a CD (p. 59).
●Wave data in the following formats can be imported.
You cannot import wave data in other formats.
• WAV or AIFF format
• Mono or Stereo
• 8-bit or 16-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
●Compressed WAV files or AIFF files cannot be loaded.
●Extremely short waveform data (less than
approximately 100 msec) cannot be loaded.
●The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be
ignored.
●Add the extension “WAV” to imported WAV files and
the extension “AIF” to imported AIFF files.
●You can load drum sounds of up to 13 seconds for a
single drum kit.
(Example)
Kick: 3 seconds, snare: 3 seconds,
crash cymbal: 7 seconds → Total 13 seconds
●Stereo WAV and AIFF files are loaded as “mono”
sounds with the left and right sides mixed.
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.03-513d
*You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk (*:)”) icon is
added to the computer.
fig.06-104
5. Import the WAV or AIFF file.
1) Click the “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk
(*:)”) icon.
2) Drag the imported WAV or AIFF file to the
“TONELOAD” folder in the “ROLAND” folder.
fig.03-514d
When you have finished importing the WAV or AIFF
files, the Idling screen returns to the display.
6. Quit the connection to the computer.
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-900”
icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk.
*If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
BOSS_BR-900 Removable Disk (*:)
(Ex.)
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2) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
With Windows 2000/Me
1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-
900” icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject”
the disk.
2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
3) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
7. Press BR-900CD’s [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the
Play screen.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] and then [EXIT] returns the Play screen to the
display.
fig.06-106ad
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
8. Press [UTILITY].
9. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“TONE,” and press [ENTER].
fig.03-515d
10. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“CARD,” and press [ENTER].
The names of the WAV and AIFF files on the memory
card are displayed.
* WAV files are indicated by the symbol “.W”; “.A” indicates
AIFF files.
fig.03-516d
11. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the WAV or AIFF
file with the drum sound to be loaded.
You can preview the sound of the WAV or AIFF file to be
loaded by moving the cursor to “PVW” and pressing
[ENTER].
12. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the load-
destination song drum kit.
S1–5: Song Drum Kit 1–5
fig.03-517d
13. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the load-
destination song drum sound, then press [ENTER].
The load is executed.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
fig.03-518d
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
* WAV and AIFF files in the TONELOAD folder are retained
without being deleted even after this procedure is completed. If
these files are no longer needed, connect the BR-900CD to
your computer via USB and use the computer to delete the
files. Any files that are retained will use the required amount
of memory on the memory card.
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Section 7
Using the BR-864 / BR-532’s Data
You can use the BR-900CD to play BR-864 (or BR-532) data.
* First be sure to back up the BR-864 / BR-532’s “ROLAND”
folder to the computer.
1. Initializing the memory card on the BR-900CD (p. 196).
2. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
3. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
5. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.06-110ad
*You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk (*:)”) icon is
added to the computer.
fig.06-104
6. Delete the BR-900CD “ROLAND” folder.
1) Click the “BOSS_BR-900” (or “Removable disk
(*:)”) icon, and delete the “ROLAND” folder.
7. Drag the previously backed up BR-864 / BR-532
“ROLAND” folder to the “BOSS_BR-900” (or
“Removable disk (*:)”) icon and drop it there.
fig.06-110bd
When you have finished backing up the data, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
8. Quit the connection to the computer.
With Windows XP
In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-900”
icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk.
*If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below.
1) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
2) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
With Windows 2000/Me
1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BOSS_BR-
900” icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject”
the disk.
2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the
“Stop USB Disk—drive (*:)” message displayed
there.
fig.06-105a
3) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware”
dialog box that appears.
BOSS_BR-900 Removable Disk (*:)
(Ex.)
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9. Press the BR-900CD’s [EXIT].
The USB screen returns to the display.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] returns the USB screen to the display.
fig.06-106ad
10. When backup of the data is complete, press [EXIT] to
return to the Play screen.
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
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Backing Up the BR-900CD’s Data
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.06-106d
*You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-900” icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
5. Back up the data.
1) Double-click the “BOSS_BR-900” icon.
2) Drag the “ROLAND” folder to the computer’s
folder and drop it in the folder.
fig.06-109d
When you have finished backing up the data, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
6. Quit the connection to the computer.
1) Drag the “BOSS_BR-900” icon into the trash.
7. Press the BR-900CD’s [EXIT].
The USB screen returns to the display.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] returns the USB screen to the display.
fig.06-106ad
8. When backup of the data is complete, press [EXIT] to
return to the Play screen.
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.)
Reading backup data back into the BR-900CD from
PC (Recover)
When restoring data backed up on a computer to the BR-
900CD, drag the “ROLAND” folder to the “BOSS_BR-
900” icon and drop it there (overwriting it).
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Saving BR-900CD Track Data
in WAV/AIFF Format
(WAV/AIFF Export)
You can convert the BR-900CD’s track data into WAV or
AIFF files and save these on your computer. After converting
your mastered tracks to WAV or AIFF files, you can easily
use your computer to create audio CDs with the data, as well
as load the data into audio applications.
Resolving insufficient memory issues
When exporting WAV/AIFF
When exporting WAV or AIFF files, memory cards must
have enough free space to hold the files. If too little memory
is available and the “Card Full!” error message appears,
there are two approaches you can take to overcome the
problem.
Deleting unneeded data from the memory card
1. Back up the data on the card (see p. 175).
2. Erase unneeded songs (see p. 77).
3. Also erase track data other than that for the tracks you
want to export (see p. 73).
4. Export the data.
5. Restore the backed up data to the BR-900CD (see the
Step 5 “HINT” on p. 175).
Using a high-capacity memory card
For more on supported memory cards (CompactFlash) for
the BR-900CD, refer to the separate sheet “About Memory
Cards.”
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “EXPORT” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
fig.06-115d
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the file format, then
press [ENTER].
WAV: This is an audio format used primarily with
Windows.
AIFF: This audio format is used primarily with
Macintosh.
6. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the track/V-Track
to be saved.
When saving in mono
fig.06-117d
When saving in stereo
* Select the track combination 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8.
fig.06-116d
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7. Press [ENTER].
Conversion of the WAV or AIFF file begins.
Files names are converted as shown below.
* Converting songs takes approximately the same amount of
time (twice as long in stereo) to complete as it does to play the
source song data.
When the conversion is complete, the “BOSS_BR-900”
icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
8. Export the WAV or AIFF file to the computer.
1) Double-click the “BOSS_BR-900” icon.
2) Drag the WAV or AIFF file in the “USB” folder in
the “ROLAND” folder to the computer’s folder
and drop it in the folder.
fig.06-119d
When you have finished exporting the data, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
9. Quit the connection to the computer.
1) Drag the “BOSS_BR-900” icon into the trash.
10. Press the BR-900CD’s [EXIT].
The file format selection screen returns to the display.
The contents of the “USB” folder are automatically
deleted the instant the [EXIT] button is pressed.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] returns the file format selection screen to the
display.
fig.06-106ad
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
11. Repeat Steps 4–9 as needed.
12. When you have finished exporting the WAV or AIFF
file(s), press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play
screen.
(Mono) (Stereo)
Track 1, V-Track 1 Track 1/2, V-Track 1
TR01_ _ _1.WAV or
TR01_ _ _1.AIF
TR0102 _1.WAV or
TR0102 _1.AIF
Track 1, V-Track 2 Track 1/2, V-Track 2
TR01_ _ _2.WAV or
TR01_ _ _2.AIF
TR0102 _2.WAV or
TR0102 _2.AIF
: :
Track 6, V-Track 7 Track 7/8, V-Track 7
TR06_ _ _7.WAV or
TR06_ _ _7.AIF
TR0708_7.WAV or
TR0708_7.AIF
Track 6, V-Track 8 Track 7/8, V-Track 8
TR06_ _ _8.WAV or
TR06_ _ _8.AIF
TR0708_8.WAV or
TR0708_8.AIF
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.)
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Loading WAV/AIFF Files in
BR-900CD Tracks
(WAV/AIFF Import)
You can take WAV or AIFF files on your computer, such as
files created with audio software applications, and load them
to the BR-900CD’s tracks.
●Wave data in the following formats can be imported.
You cannot import wave data in other formats.
• WAV or AIFF format
• Mono or Stereo
• 8-bit or 16-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
●Add the extension “WAV” to imported WAV files and
the extension “AIF” to imported AIFF files.
●Compressed WAV files or AIFF files cannot be loaded.
●Extremely short waveform data (less than
approximately 1 sec) cannot be loaded.
●The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be
ignored.
●If the unit is in the Arrange mode at the time of the
import, it takes place in accord with the timing of the
Arrange mode. On the other hand, if the unit is in the
Pattern mode at the time of the import, it takes place in
accord with the timing of the Pattern mode.
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “IMPORT” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
fig.06-127d
5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the track/V-Track to be loaded, then press [ENTER].
When loading to the tracks in mono
fig.06-129d
When loading to the tracks in stereo
* Select the track combination 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8.
fig.06-128d
6. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify
the measure or position in the track from which
loading is to start, then press [ENTER].
fig.06-130d
The “BOSS_BR-900” icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.)
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7. Copy the WAV or AIFF files you want to import.
1) Double-click the “BOSS_BR-900” icon.
2) Drag the imported WAV or AIFF file to the “USB”
folder in the “ROLAND” folder.
* Only one file can be imported at a time in each import
operation. Do not drag and drop more than one file at a time.
fig.06-133d
When you have finished copying the data, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
8. Quit the connection to the computer.
1) Drag the “BOSS_BR-900” icon into the trash.
9. Press the BR-900CD’s [EXIT].
The WAV or AIFF file is imported.
The contents of the “USB” folder are automatically
deleted at the time the import is finished.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] imports the WAV or AIFF file.
fig.06-106ad
Once the import is complete, you are returned to the
screen for specifying the import-source track/V-Track.
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
10. Repeat Steps 4–8 as needed.
11. When you have finished importing the WAV or AIFF
file(s), press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play
screen.
Importing SMFs and Creating
Patterns
You can import SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) stored on
memory cards as song patterns. You can easily increase your
collection of song patterns by creating SMFs on your
computer or other device and copying them to memory cards.
●You cannot import SMFs containing more than 999
measures.
●Add the extension “MID” to SMFs you are importing.
●Use file names containing eight alphanumeric characters.
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.03-434d
*You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-900” icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.)
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5. Import the SMF.
1) Double-click the “BOSS_BR-900” icon.
2) Drag the imported SMF to the “SMF” folder in the
“ROLAND” folder.
fig.03-435d
When you have finished importing the SMF, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
6. Quit the connection to the computer.
1) Drag the “BOSS_BR-900” icon into the trash.
7. Press BR-900CD’s [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the
Play screen.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] and then [EXIT] returns the Play screen to the
display.
fig.06-106ad
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
8. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-436d
9. Press [EDIT].
10. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “SMF,” and
press [ENTER].
The names of the SMFs on the memory card are
displayed.
fig.03-438d
11. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the SMF to be
imported, then press [ENTER].
When importing GM/GS/XG-compatible SMFs, MIDI
Channel 10 is generally assigned as the channel used for
rhythm performances. Thus, only the data on MIDI Channel
10 in the SMF is isolated and imported by the BR-900CD.
Note that the data on other channels is disregarded.
12. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the import-
destination song pattern, then press [ENTER].
fig.03-439d
The import is executed.
* With some SMF files, a considerable amount of time may be
required to finish importing the file.
* 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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Section 7
Loading Drum Sounds from
WAV/AIFF Files (Tone Load)
You can import WAV and AIFF files on your computer and
load these as drum sounds (TONE LOAD).
●The Rhythm and Tone Load functions cannot be used
when tracks are bounced directly to a CD (p. 59).
●Wave data in the following formats can be imported.
You cannot import wave data in other formats.
• WAV or AIFF format
• Mono or Stereo
• 8-bit or 16-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
●Compressed WAV files or AIFF files cannot be loaded.
●Extremely short waveform data (less than
approximately 100 msec) cannot be loaded.
●The loop point settings within an AIFF file will be
ignored.
●Add the extension “WAV” to imported WAV files and
the extension “AIF” to imported AIFF files.
●You can load drum sounds of up to 13 seconds for a
single drum kit.
(Example)
Kick: 3 seconds, snare: 3 seconds,
crash cymbal: 7 seconds → Total 13 seconds
●Stereo WAV and AIFF files are loaded as “mono”
sounds with the left and right sides mixed.
1. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
4. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.03-513d
*You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-900” icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
5. Import the WAV or AIFF file.
1) Click the “BOSS_BR-900” icon.
2) Drag the imported WAV or AIFF file to the
“TONELOAD” folder in the “ROLAND” folder.
fig.03-514d
When you have finished importing the WAV or AIFF
files, the Idling screen returns to the display.
6. Quit the connection to the computer.
1) Drag the “BOSS_BR-900” icon into the trash.
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.)
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7. Press BR-900CD’s [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the
Play screen.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] and then [EXIT] returns the Play screen to the
display.
fig.06-106ad
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
8. Press [UTILITY].
9. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“TONE,” and press [ENTER].
fig.03-515d
10. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“CARD,” and press [ENTER].
The names of the WAV and AIFF files on the memory
card are displayed.
* WAV files are indicated by the symbol “.W”; “.A” indicates
AIFF files.
fig.03-516d
11. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the WAV or AIFF
file with the drum sound to be loaded.
You can preview the sound of the WAV or AIFF file to be
loaded by moving the cursor to “PVW” and pressing
[ENTER].
12. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the load-
destination song drum kit.
S1–5: Song Drum Kit 1–5
fig.03-517d
13. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the load-
destination song drum sound, then press [ENTER].
The load is executed.
To cancel, press [EXIT].
fig.03-518d
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
* WAV and AIFF files in the TONELOAD folder are retained
without being deleted even after this procedure is completed. If
these files are no longer needed, connect the BR-900CD to
your computer via USB and use the computer to delete the
files. Any files that are retained will use the required amount
of memory on the memory card.
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Section 7
Using the BR-864 / BR-532’s
Data
You can use the BR-900CD to play BR-864 / BR-532 data.
* First be sure to back up the BR-864 / BR-532’s “ROLAND”
folder to the computer.
1. Initializing the memory card on the BR-900CD (p. 196).
2. Connect your computer and the BR-900CD with a USB
cable.
3. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press
[UTILITY].
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “USB,”
and press [ENTER].
The USB screen appears.
5. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.06-110ad
*You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 212 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-900” icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
6. Delete the BR-900CD “ROLAND” folder.
1) Double-click the “BOSS_BR-900” icon, and delete
the “ROLAND” folder.
7. Drag the previously backed up BR-864 / BR-532
“ROLAND” folder to the “BOSS_BR-900” icon and
drop it there.
fig.06-110bd
When you have finished backing up the data, the Idling
screen returns to the display.
8. Quit the connection to the computer.
1) Drag the “BOSS_BR-900” icon into the trash.
9. Press the BR-900CD’s [EXIT].
The USB screen returns to the display.
* If you press [EXIT] without quitting the connection to the
computer, the following screens appear. In this case, pressing
[ENTER] returns the USB screen to the display.
fig.06-106ad
10. When backup of the data is complete, press [EXIT] to
return to the Play screen.
At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable
from the BR-900CD and the computer.
BOSS_BR-900
(Ex.)
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MEMO
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Section 8
Other
Convenient
Functions
186
Adjusting the Display Contrast
Depending on where the BR-900CD is situated, the display
contents may be difficult to read. If this is the case, perform
the procedure given below to adjust the contrast (1 to 21).
fig.00-309
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.00-310d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “LCD Contrast,” and
adjust the contrast with the TIME/VALUE dial.
fig.00-311d
4. After completing the adjustment, 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.
If you press and hold [UTILITY] while turning the TIME/
VALUE dial, you will be able to change the contrast in real
time. Choose the method that best suits the BR-900CD’s
setup.
1,4 4
2,3
2
3
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Section 8
Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal
You can connect an optional foot switch (such as the BOSS
FS-5U or Roland DP-2) or expression pedal (such as the
Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-300L) to the FOOT SW/EXP
PEDAL jack on the rear panel, allowing you to use your foot
to control a number of functions.
fig.05-101
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, FV-300L;
optional). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
* With the EV-5 and FV-300L, set the MIN volume to 0.
* You can also use an FS-6 (optional) for the foot switch. If
using an FS-6, connect to only one of the FS-6's jacks, either
the A or B jack. Additionally, set the polarity switch to “FS-
5U.” The A&B jack cannot be used.
When Using a Foot Switch
Use the following procedure to set the foot switch function.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-102d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and select “Foot SW.”
fig.05-103d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select the foot switch
function.
PLAY: The song will alternate between play and
stop each time you press the foot switch.
PUNCH: Switches punch in and out alternately each
time you press the foot switch.
FX: The insert effect will alternate between on
and off each time you press the foot switch.
* Not operational while Pitch Correction is in use.
5. 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.
When Using an Expression Pedal
The expression pedal functions according to the effect
settings, as shown below.
●Functions as a wah pedal when the Type for Wah (p.
101) is set to “PEDAL.”
●Functions as a volume pedal when Foot Volume (p. 96)
is set to “ON.”
●The expression pedal functions as a pitch shifter pedal
when Type for the Pitch Shifter (p. 98) is set to “PEDAL.”
Foot Switch
(FS-5U etc.)
Expression Pedal
(Roland EV-5 etc.)
Set the polarity switch
as shown in the following.
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Tuning an Instrument (Tuner)
The BR-900CD has a built-in “chromatic tuner function” that
allows you to tune your instrument quickly.
The built-in tuner supports both guitar and bass guitar.
As an example here, we will explain how to use the tuner to
tune your guitar.
* It is not possible to play back or record while using the tuner.
Check the following points before you begin.
•That your guitar is connected to the GUITAR/BASS jack.
• That [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] indicator on the INPUT
SELECT button is lit.
• That GUITAR/BASS INPUT SENS is properly adjusted
(p. 35).
If [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] indicator is off, press [GUITAR/
BASS/MIC2] to turn it on.
Changing to the Tuner
1. Press [TUNER]
to access the Tuner screen.
fig.05-201d
2. To exit the tuner, press [TUNER] once again (or press
[EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.
If you do not want to output the tuning sounds, either turn
down the MASTER fader.
* You cannot switch from the Tuner screen to other screens
(except the Play screen).
Explanation of the indications
that appear while tuning
When the built-in tuner of the BR-900CD is used, the
reference pitch is shown in the upper left of the display, and
the note name in the right. The lower part will display a
tuning guide to indicate the difference between the input
sound and the displayed note.
fig.05-202d
If the difference between the input pitch and the correct pitch
is less than +/-50 cents, the tuning guide will indicate the
amount of the difference.
Watch the tuning guide, Watch the tuning guide as you tune
the instrument so that the vertical line is shown at the ▼
mark.
Note NameReference Pitch
Tuning Guide
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Section 8
Tuning
1. Play a note using the string you are tuning.
The screen will indicate the note name that is closest to
the pitch of the string you played.
* Cleanly play a single note only on the string you wish to tune.
2. Continue tuning until the pitch name of the string you
are tuning appears in the display.
Normal tuning
3. Watch the tuning guide as you tune the instrument so
that the vertical line is shown at the ▼ mark.
If the pitch of the string is within +/-50 cents of the
correct pitch, the tuning guide will indicate the
discrepancy between the actual and the correct pitches.
Your instrument is tuned above the displayed note (#)
fig.05-203d
Your instrument is tuned the displayed note
fig.05-204d
Your instrument is tuned below the displayed note (
b
)
fig.05-205d
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to tune each of the strings.
* If you are tuning a guitar that has a vibrato arm, tuning one
string may cause other strings to drift. In this case, you should
first tune the strings approximately so that the correct note
name is displayed, and then re-tune each string.
Setting the Reference Pitch of
the Tuner
The reference pitch refers to the frequency of the A4 key (i.e.,
the “A” key at the center of a piano keyboard) from the
instrument that serves as the reference pitch during
performances (e.g., piano). On the BR-900CD, you can set the
reference pitch of the tuner to any value between 435 and 445
Hz.
* This was set to 440 Hz when the unit was shipped from the
factory.
1. Press [TUNER] to access the Tuner screen.
fig.05-206d
2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the reference
pitch.
Calib (Calibrate): 435–445 Hz
3. To exit the tuner, press [TUNER] once again (or press
[EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.
The reference pitch set here is used as the reference pitch for
Pitch Correction (p. 116).
7th
string
6th
string
5th
string
4th
string
3rd
string
2nd
string
1st
string
Guitar B E A D G B E
Bass B E A D G
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Mixing the Output from an External MIDI Device with
the Output from Your BR-900CD (Audio Sub Mix)
The Audio Sub Mix function allows you to mix the signal
input from LINE IN with the signal output to LINE OUT.
When performing synchronized playback using the BR-
900CD and an external MIDI device, you can use the Audio
Sub Mix function to mix the output from the external MIDI
device with that of the BR-900CD internally, within the BR-
900CD so you won’t need an external mixer.
Also, since you can output the signal from the MIDI device
without having to first record it to a track on the BR-900CD,
you can use the BR-900CD tracks more effectively.
fig.05-501
fig.05-502
Using the Audio Sub Mix function
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-503d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Sub Mixer,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to turn the setting “ON.”
fig.05-504d
4. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return
to the Play screen.
5. Turn the LINE SENS knob to adjust the sensitivity to
the input from the external MIDI device.
Even when the Sub Mixer is turned on, if you press INPUT
SELECT [LINE], illuminating its indicator, the signal from
LINE IN that passes through the recorder/mixer block is
given priority, and the Sub Mixer will not work.
External Mixer
OUTPUT MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
LINE
OUT
Sub Mixer : OFF
OUTPUT MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
Sub Mixer : ON
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Section 8
Using Condenser Microphones (Phantom Power)
Most condenser microphones need a supply of power known
as phantom power in order to operate.
Accordingly, the BR-900CD can supply phantom power at
+48 V to condenser microphones connected to any of the
XLR-type connectors for MIC 1 and MIC 2.
1. Before proceeding, turn INPUT SENS GUITAR/BASS/
MIC2 and MIC knobs fully counter-clockwise in order
to reduce the input volumes, and then move the
MASTER fader and INPUT LEVEL knobs all the way
down.
If any of these volumes is not reduced, a loud click may
be output when the phantom power is turned on or off.
2. Press [UTILITY].
The Utility screen will appear.
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Phantom SW,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to turn the setting “ON.”
fig.05-504d
ON: Phantom power will be supplied.
Note that when turned on, phantom power
will be supplied to all XLR connectors for MIC
1 and 2.
OFF: Phantom power will not be supplied.
5. Slowly raise the INPUT SENS knobs, the MASTER
fader and INPUT LEVEL knobs, and confirm that an
audio signal is being received from the condenser
microphone(s).
6. To turn off the phantom power, repeat Steps 1 through
3, and then set “Phantom SW” to “OFF” in Step 4.
• Phantom power cannot be turned on or off individually
for MIC 1 and 2.
• Phantom power is not supplied to the 1/4” phone jack
for MIC 1 or to the GUITAR/BASS jack.
• The phantom power setting reverts to “OFF” whenever
the BR-900CD is turned on. Remember, therefore, to turn
on this power supply whenever it is needed.
• No supply of phantom power will be needed from the
BR-900CD when using an external microphone pre-amp
or a dedicated, external phantom power supply. Ensure
that phantom power is set to “OFF” in all such cases.
Phantom power
Condenser microphones generally contain a pair of thin
opposing electrodes. When a voltage is applied across
these electrodes, any vibration resulting from incoming
audio will be output as electrical waves. However, since
these waves are very weak, they must be boosted using
amplification circuitry within the microphone itself.
Phantom power is used to drive this amplification
circuitry.
Certain types of condenser microphone use internal
batteries as a source of power; accordingly, there will be
no need to supply phantom power in such a case.
Notes when using the Phantom power
• Phantom power should always be turned off when
audio sources other than condenser microphones are
being connected to the BR-900CD’s. In fact, dynamic
microphones, audio players, and the like can be
damaged by this power supply. Always refer to the
user’s manual for the microphone to be used in
order to confirm its phantom-power specifications.
•A supply of phantom power is not needed for
certain types of condenser microphone (i.e.,
microphones featuring internal batteries, electric
condenser microphones, etc.). Ensure that phantom
power is set to “OFF” whenever one of these
microphones is connected.
• The BR-900CD’s MASTER fader, INPUT SENS
GUITAR/BASS/MIC2 and MIC knobs, and INPUT
LEVEL knobs must be moved all the way down
when phantom power is being turned on or off. If
this precaution is not observed, there is a possibility
that amplifiers, speakers, and the like may be
damaged by loud noises generated upon switching.
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Copying Difficult Songs (Phrase Trainer)
Your BR-900CD features a built-in “Phrase Trainer.” The
Phrase Trainer records from the device connected to the
input jacks (e.g., CD players or MD player) and then allows
you to play back a part of that recording repeatedly to allow
you to practice that portion again and again. You can also
slow down the playback to aid in copying fast phrases or
remove the guitar solo sound to play along with only the
backing instruments as a practice aid.
The Phrase Trainer can also be used with tracks 5 and 6.
* You cannot perform recording while you are using the Phrase
Trainer (Time Stretch or Center Cancel).
* The following buttons are disabled while the Phrase Trainer is
in use.
[PAN/EQ], [LOOP EFFECTS], [RHYTHM PAD]
* The Rhythm does not sound when Phrase Trainer is on.
1. Record the song you want to copy onto tracks 5 and 6.
For how to record with the BR-900CD, refer to “(7) Basic
Recording” (p. 39).
2. Repeat the portion of the song that you want to copy.
This will help you practice and copy a difficult phrase or
guitar solo as you can select any portion of the song and
have it repeated.
For how to repeat a portion of the song, refer to
“Repeating Playback (Repeat)” (p. 51).
3. When using the Time Stretch and Center Cancel
Function, press [PHRASE TRAINER] to make the
indicator light.
Each time you press [PHRASE TRAINER], the Phrase
Trainer is on (the [PHRASE TRAINER] indicator lights)
and off (the indicator is off).
* When you turn off both the Time Stretch Function and the
Center Cancel Function, it doesn’t light.
Slowing Down the Speed
(Time Stretch)
The Time Stretch function allows you to slow down the
speed of playback to a half of the normal speed without
changing the pitch.
1. Press [PHRASE TRAINER].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “TimeStrtch,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set “ON.”
fig.05-310d
ON: Slows down playback to one-half without
changing the pitch.
OFF: Pitch and playback speed are not changed.
Canceling the Center Sound
(Center Cancel)
The Center Cancel function allows you to remove the central
sound of the playback (e.g., vocals or guitar solos).
This is helpful if you want to practice playing along with the
backing instruments.
* Depending on how the song was recorded, it may not be
possible to completely remove the central sound.
* Sounds are played back in mono.
1. Press [PHRASE TRAINER].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “CentrCncel,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set it to “ON.”
fig.05-302d
ON:
Removes central sound (e.g., vocals or guitar solos).
OFF: Normal playback.
Perform the procedure below if the central sound is not
removed as you desire or if you want to emphasize the
bass sound.
* When CentrCncel is set to “OFF,” subsequent operations are disabled.
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Copying Difficult Songs (Phrase Trainer)
Section 8
3. To emphasize the bass sound, press CURSOR [ ]
[] to select “Low Boost,” and turn the TIME/VALUE
dial and adjust the value so that the bass sound is more
easily heard.
fig.05-303d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] to select “C.Adjust,” and turn the
TIME/VALUE dial and adjust the value of the sound
that you want to remove to decrease its volume.
* Depending on how the song was recorded, these procedures
may not be able to remove the sounds completely.
fig.05-304d
5. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
You can turn on both the Time Stretch and Center Cancel
functions to use them together.
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Initializing the BR-900CD’s Settings
Initializing All the BR-900CD’s
Settings
The following settings are initialized together at one time.
• System Settings
• Effects (User Patches/Song Patches)
• Rhythm (Arrangements/Patterns/Drum Kits)
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INI,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-601d
3. Press PARAMETER CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the
cursor to “ALL,” and press [ENTER].
The confirmation message “Are you sure?” appears in
the display.
fig.05-602d
4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES).
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]).
When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins.
After the initialization has been completed, you are
returned to the Play screen.
You can perform the same initialization with “INIT
ALL,” by holding down INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/
BASS/MIC2], [MIC], and [LINE] while turning the
POWER switch ON, then pressing [ENTER].
Initializing the System Settings
Follow the procedure below to initialize the system
parameters.
A list of the initial settings for each parameter is given in the
“Parameter List” (p. 208).
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INI,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-603d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
The confirmation message “Are you sure?” appears in
the display.
fig.05-604d
4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES).
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]).
When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins.
After the initialization has been completed, you are
returned to the Play screen.
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Initializing the BR-900CD’s Settings
Section 8
Initializing the Effect Settings
Follow the procedure below to initialize the user effect
patches or song effect patches.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INI,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-605d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“U EFX” (user patch) or “S EFX” (song patch), and press
[ENTER].
The confirmation message “Are you sure?” appears in
the display.
(Example) when you select “U EFX”
fig.05-606d
4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES).
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]).
When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins.
After the initialization has been completed, you are
returned to the Play screen.
Initializing the Rhythm
Arrangements/Patterns/Drum Kits
This initializes the Rhythm Arrangements, Patterns, and
Drum Kits.
• In Song Arrangement, Step 1 is set to the metronome.
• In song patterns and song drum kits, the step is empty.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INI,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-607d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “RHY,”
and press [ENTER].
The confirmation message “Are you sure?” appears in
the display.
fig.05-608d
4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES).
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]).
When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins.
After the initialization has been completed, you are
returned to the Play screen.
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Initializing the BR-900CD’s Settings
Initializing the Memory Card
Be aware that when initialized, any existing data on the card
will be erased.
* If you initialize the memory card supplied with the BR-
900CD, the demo songs on the card will be lost.
Before you insert or remove a memory card, always turn off
the BR-900CD first. If a memory card is inserted when the
power is turned on, the data in the memory card may be
destroyed, or the memory card may become unusable.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INI,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-609d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“CARD,” and press [ENTER].
The confirmation message “Are you sure?” appears in
the display.
fig.05-610d
4. To continue the initialization, press [ENTER] (YES).
To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]).
When [ENTER] is pressed, initialization begins.
When the initializing has been completed, “Completed!”
appears in the display.
“Keep power on! Song creating...” then appears in the
display, and a new song is automatically created.
In this case, the data type selected is HiFi (MT2).
When creation of the song is finished, the play screen
returns to the display.
* Depending on the capacity of the memory card, initializing
may take more than ten minutes to complete. This is not a
malfunction. The progress of the initializing is shown in the
display. Do not turn off the BR-900CD until the initializing
has been completed.
Do not remove the memory card or turn off the BR-900CD
while the display shows “Keep power on!” Doing so can
destroy the data on the memory card and/or render the
memory card itself unusable.
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Section 8
Conserving Battery Power (Power Save)
Your BR-900CD is equipped with a power save function that
limits the current dissipation during use.
When the power save function is activated, if no button, or
TIME/VALUE dial on the BR-900CD is used for a certain
amount of time, the BR-900CD will enter the standby state
and turn off the display backlight and button indicators.
Also, when in the standby state, the display will appear as
shown below.
fig.05-701d
* The power save function is especially helpful when the BR-
900CD is running on battery power.
Perform the procedure given below to activate the power
save function.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-703d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “PowerSave,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the time until the
Power Save function is activated.
Valid Settings: OFF, 1min, 3min, 5min, 10min
fig.05-704d
4. 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.
Deactivating the power save function
Press any of the panel buttons to deactivate power save.
* After the power save function is deactivated, the Play screen
appears.
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Utility Parameter List
Utilities include the following:
•“System parameters” for setting functions affecting the
entire BR-900CD
• “Sync parameters” for setting synchronized
performance functions
• “Scrub parameters” for setting scrub functions
About the System Parameters
This section describes the System parameters.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
3. Using CURSOR [ ] [ ], select the System parameter,
then make the setting with the VALUE/TIME dial.
LCD Contrast
Valid Settings: 1–21 (Initial value: 13)
This sets the display contrast.
Foot Switch Assign (Foot SW)
Valid Settings: PLAY, PUNCH, FX (Initial value: PLAY)
This sets the function for the foot switch (an optional FS-5U
or DP-2) connected to the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack.
PLAY: Controls the recorder’s PLAY and STOP
functions.
PUNCH: Controls Punch In/Out.
FX: Controls the insert effects On/Off.
Audio Sub Mix Switch (Sub Mixer)
Valid Settings: ON, OFF (Initial value: OFF)
This setting turns the Audio Sub Mix function (output mix of
the external inputs from LINE IN) on and off.
Internal mic switch (Mic)
Valid Settings: EXTERNAL, ONBRD+EXT
(Initial value: EXTERNAL)
Use this setting to input only the sound from the external mic
connected to MIC 1, or to switch on the internal mic and
input a mix of the sounds from the internal and external
mics.
Phantom power switch (Phantom SW)
Valid Settings: ON, OFF (Initial value: OFF)
This setting turns the phantom power on and off.
AB Quantize (AB Qtz)
Valid Settings: ON, OFF (Initial value: OFF)
This setting turns the “Quantize function” on and off.
“Quantize” is a function that enables you to set the start and
end points in measure units when making the settings for
repeat playback (the repeated portion).
Remain Information (Remain Inf)
Valid Settings: ON, OFF (Initial value: OFF)
This indicates the remaining amount of recording time
available in the display during recording standby or while
recording is in progress.
Power Save Mode (PowerSave)
Valid Settings: OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10 (min) (Initial value: OFF)
This setting turns the “Power Save function” on and off.
“Power Save” is a function that reduces power consumption
through such power-saving measures as switching off the
display’s illumination if no operation is performed for a set
period of time (for one, three, five, or ten minutes). This is
effective in preventing excess battery drain.
About the Sync Parameters
This section describes the Sync parameters.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].
3. Using CURSOR [ ] [ ], select the Sync parameter,
then make the setting with the VALUE/TIME dial.
Sync Generator (Sync Gen)
Valid Settings: OFF, MTC, MCK (Initial value: OFF)
This sets the synchronization signals output from the MIDI
OUT connector.
OFF: No synchronization signal is output from
MIDI OUT.
MTC: MTC synchronization signals are output from
MIDI OUT.
MCK: MIDI CLOCK synchronization signals are
output from MIDI OUT.
MMC Master
Valid Settings: ON, OFF (Initial value: OFF)
This setting determines whether or not the Master MMC
code is output from the MIDI OUT connector.
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Section 8
MTC Type
Valid Settings: 30, 29N, 29D, 25, 24 (Initial value: 30)
This sets the type of MTC output from the MIDI OUT
connector.
30: 30 frames per second non-drop format. This is
used by audio devices such as analog tape
recorders, and for NTSC format black and
white video (used in Japan and the U.S.).
29N: 29.97 frames per second non-drop format. This
is used for NTSC format color video (used in
Japan and the U.S.).
29D: 29.97 frames per second drop format. This is
used for NTSC format broadcast color video
(used in Japan and the U.S.).
25: 25 frame per second frame rate. This is used
for SECAM or PAL format video, audio
equipment, and film (used in Europe and
elsewhere).
24: 24 frame per second frame rate. This is used
for video, audio devices, and film in the US.
Rhythm MIDI Channel (RhyMIDI ch)
Valid Settings: 1–16, OFF (Initial value: 10)
This sets the MIDI channel for the Rhythm performance data
output from the MIDI OUT connector. No data is output
when this is set to OFF.
Offset
Valid Settings: 00:00:00-00.0–23:59:59-29.9
(Initial value: 00:00:00-00.0)
Sets the time required to align the song playback and MTC
timing when synchronizing an external device using MTC
from the BR-900CD.
The offset is set as the difference between the “time to which
to align the MTC timing” and the “time to which to align the
song timing.” For example, you want to have the external
device play back with the MTC timing shown below when
the song timing reaches “01h00m00s00,” then set the offset as
follows.
The Offset is stored to each song individually.
About the Scrub Parameters
This section describes the Scrub parameters.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SCR,”
and press [ENTER].
3. Using CURSOR [ ] [ ], select the Scrub parameter,
then make the setting with the TIME/VALUE dial.
Scrub Mode From/To
Valid Settings: FROM, TO (Initial value: FROM)
This sets the “Scrub function” mode.
“Scrub” is a function for repeatedly playing back material of
an extremely short duration (approximately 45 msec).
You can get scrub playback by holding down [STOP] and
pressing [PLAY].
FROM: Provides about 45 milliseconds of scrub
playback starting from the current location.
TO: Provides about 45 milliseconds of scrub
playback ending up at the current location.
Preview Switch (Preview SW)
Valid Settings: ON, OFF (Initial value: OFF)
This setting turns the “Preview function” on and off.
When the Preview switch is set to ON, pressing [REW]
during scrub playback provides one second of playback time
starting from the current location, while pressing [FF]
provides one second of playback time ending up at the
current location.
Song Timing MTC for
External Device
Offset Setting
01h00m00s00 01h30m00s00 00h30m00s00
01h00m00s00 00h30m00s00 23h30m00s00
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MEMO
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Section 9
Appendices
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Effect Patch List
■ GTR (GUITAR/BASS)
No. Patch Name Algorithm
01 JC Clean COSM GTR AMP
02 HiGainLd COSM GTR AMP
03 Over Drv COSM GTR AMP
04 Phased COSM GTR AMP
05 Crunch COSM GTR AMP
06 MS Strgt COSM GTR AMP
07 St WACK COSM GTR AMP
08 Ambient COSM GTR AMP
09 Voxy! COSM GTR AMP
10 St Metal COSM GTR AMP
11 TREM'TWN COSM GTR AMP
12 StdAmp F COSM GTR AMP
13 StdAmp M COSM COMP GTR
14 St Flang COSM GTR AMP
15 TEXAS COSM GTR AMP
16 HiGainMS COSM GTR AMP
17 StThrash COSM GTR AMP
18 SWEET LD COSM GTR AMP
19 BIG COMP COSM GTR AMP
20 PowChord COSM GTR AMP
21 Uni-Wah COSM GTR AMP
22 Gt Pad COSM GTR AMP
23 D-CompLd COSM COMP GTR
24 DrivenLd COSM GTR AMP
25 RockLead COSM GTR AMP
26 RAGE! COSM GTR AMP
27 ClearSky COSM GTR AMP
28 60s UK COSM COMP GTR
29 TubeStck COSM GTR AMP
30 StSustin COSM GTR AMP
31 Country COSM COMP GTR
32 ClapLead COSM GTR AMP
33 TURND211 COSM GTR AMP
34 80'sHard COSM GTR AMP
35 90'sMetl COSM GTR AMP
36 Bubbling COSM GTR AMP
37 BIG FUNK COSM COMP GTR
38 Dirty COSM GTR AMP
39 MatchDrv COSM GTR AMP
40 St AltLd COSM GTR AMP
41 PhatPhas COSM GTR AMP
42 SocrFild COSM GTR AMP
43 UK Gtr COSM COMP GTR
44 DOWN 2 D COSM GTR AMP
45 CmpBilly COSM COMP GTR
46 JC Metal COSM GTR AMP
47 LATE70's COSM GTR AMP
48 EARY70's COSM GTR AMP
49 American COSM GTR AMP
50 Heavy COSM GTR AMP
No. Patch Name Algorithm
51 Hard Drv COSM GTR AMP
52 HyperMtl COSM GTR AMP
53 Metal Ld COSM GTR AMP
54 ResoLead COSM GTR AMP
55 ARPEGGIO COSM GTR AMP
56 SmallAmp COSM GTR AMP
57 CleanLd COSM COMP GTR
58 BluesyLd COSM GTR AMP
59 Delayed COSM GTR AMP
60 Wah Lead COSM GTR AMP
61 FatClean COSM COMP GTR
62 ClnTubes COSM GTR AMP
63 Std MkII COSM GTR AMP
64 Crunchy COSM GTR AMP
65 Aussie COSM GTR AMP
66 DarfBlus COSM GTR AMP
67 HeadinWM COSM GTR AMP
68 BG Lead COSM GTR AMP
69 FixedWah COSM GTR AMP
70 BIG 3RDS COSM GTR AMP
71 ACOUSTY ACOUSTIC SIM
72 BrightAc ACOUSTIC SIM
73 ACO w/PZ ACOUSTIC SIM
74 AC4Slide ACOUSTIC SIM
75 Dream Ac ACOUSTIC SIM
76 TigtBass BASS SIM
77 LoosBass BASS SIM
78 B.SIM+Ch BASS SIM
79 UprtPhsd BASS SIM
80 G>FRTLES BASS SIM
81 Natural ACOUSTIC GTR
82 AcstSolo ACOUSTIC GTR
83 MIC'D AC ACOUSTIC GTR
84 NICE ACS ACOUSTIC GTR
85 WIDE ACS ACOUSTIC GTR
86 SLAPnPOP BASS MULTI
87 PhasBass BASS MULTI
88 FLIPTOP COSM BASS AMP
89 SquezBas COSM COMP BSS
90 StdoBass COSM COMP BSS
91 BassTube COSM BASS AMP
92 PunkBass COSM BASS AMP
93 SUSTAIN COSM COMP BSS
94 Big8-Stg BASS MULTI
95 FRETLESS BASS MULTI
96 STADIUM COSM COMP BSS
97 OCTAVE BASS MULTI
98 NO FRET BASS MULTI
99 DRV BASS COSM BASS AMP
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■ MIC
No. Patch Name Algorithm
01 Vo Comp1 COSM COMP VCL
02 Vo Comp2 COSM COMP VCL
03 Kick Cmp COSM COMP VCL
04 SnareCmp COSM COMP VCL
05 BrassCmp COSM COMP VCL
06 VocalFx1 VOCAL MULTI
07 VocalFx2 VOCAL MULTI
08 VocalFx3 VOCAL MULTI
09 VocalFx4 VOCAL MULTI
10 NARRATOR VOCAL MULTI
11 VOX DOUB VOCAL MULTI
12 VOX DETN VOCAL MULTI
13 KARAOKE VOCAL MULTI
14 UNISON VOICE TRANS
15 STUTTER VOICE TRANS
16 D.VADER VOICE TRANS
17 ALIEN VOICE TRANS
18 BullHorn VOCAL MULTI
19 SEAGULLS VOICE TRANS
20 SO DEEP! VOICE TRANS
21 BrightCh VOCAL MULTI
22 FatBrass VOCAL MULTI
23 Dark EQ VOCAL MULTI
24 Vocal EQ VOCAL MULTI
25 BrightEQ VOCAL MULTI
26 Enh+BCut VOCAL MULTI
27 ST.PAN VOCAL MULTI
28 SLOW FLG VOCAL MULTI
29 FAST FLG VOCAL MULTI
30 SLOW CHO VOCAL MULTI
31 SLAPBACK VOCAL MULTI
32 BigEQ+DL VOCAL MULTI
33 BalladFx VOCAL MULTI
34 PTCH-1/2 VOCAL MULTI
35 PTCH+1/2 VOCAL MULTI
36 CM+DS+EH VOCAL MULTI
37 CM+EH+EQ VOCAL MULTI
38 CM+DS+EQ VOCAL MULTI
39 CM+EQ+DB VOCAL MULTI
40 CM+EQ+DT VOCAL MULTI
■ LIN (LINE)
No. Patch Name Algorithm
01 CM+FatEQ STEREO MULTI
02 CM+ThnEQ STEREO MULTI
03 Tight EQ STEREO MULTI
04 CM+BigEQ STEREO MULTI
05 SMALL EQ STEREO MULTI
06 T'WAH UP STEREO MULTI
07 T'WAH DW STEREO MULTI
08 R.MOD:LO STEREO MULTI
09 R.MOD:HI STEREO MULTI
10 TotalMod STEREO MULTI
11 DEEP FLG STEREO MULTI
12 LO&SLOW STEREO MULTI
13 LO&FAST STEREO MULTI
14 HI&SLOW STEREO MULTI
15 HI&FAST STEREO MULTI
16 StChorus STEREO MULTI
17 SlowChrs STEREO MULTI
18 FastChrs STEREO MULTI
19 PRE-DLY STEREO MULTI
20 VntgPhas STEREO MULTI
21 MdrnPhas STEREO MULTI
22 DeepPhas STEREO MULTI
23 PhatPhas STEREO MULTI
24 PS:DETUN STEREO MULTI
25 PS:-1OCT STEREO MULTI
26 PS:+1OCT STEREO MULTI
27 ST DOUBL STEREO MULTI
28 MONO>>ST STEREO MULTI
29 SLOW PAN STEREO MULTI
30 FAST PAN STEREO MULTI
31 CHRS+DLY STEREO MULTI
32 CHRS+TAP STEREO MULTI
33 PH+SLPBK STEREO MULTI
34 FLNG+TAP STEREO MULTI
35 LoCmbFlt STEREO MULTI
36 HiCmbFlt STEREO MULTI
37 120 RMOD STEREO MULTI
38 PAN+DLY STEREO MULTI
39 ST TREM STEREO MULTI
40 120 SLIC STEREO MULTI
41 20sRadio LO-FI BOX
42 40sRadio LO-FI BOX
43 60sRadio LO-FI BOX
44 PHONGRPH LO-FI BOX
45 Vntg45's LO-FI BOX
46 CLASC LP LO-FI BOX
47 VntgSmpl LO-FI BOX
48 1985Smpl LO-FI BOX
49 R-ModSmp LO-FI BOX
50 2-BIT DS LO-FI BOX
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Effect Patch List
■ SML (SIMUL)
No. Patch Name Algorithm
01 EQ + JC VO+GT AMP
02 DELAY+JC VO+GT AMP
03 CMP+TWIN VO+GT AMP
04 EQ+twin VO+GT AMP
05 CMP+SMAL VO+GT AMP
06 EQ+CRNCH VO+GT AMP
07 EQ+MATCH VO+GT AMP
08 DL+match VO+GT AMP
09 EQ+VO VO+GT AMP
10 COMP+vo VO+GT AMP
11 CMP+BLUS VO+GT AMP
12 CMP+BG VO+GT AMP
13 DELAY+bg VO+GT AMP
14 DL+MS(1) VO+GT AMP
15 DL+ms(1) VO+GT AMP
16 DL+MS1+2 VO+GT AMP
17 CM&EQ+ms VO+GT AMP
18 DLY+SLDN VO+GT AMP
19 CMP+METL VO+GT AMP
20 EQ+METAL VO+GT AMP
21 DI+H-STD VO+AC.SIM
22 EQ+S-STD VO+AC.SIM
23 CM+H-JUM VO+AC.SIM
24 CM+S-JUM VO+AC.SIM
25 DL+H-ENH VO+AC.SIM
26 CM+S-ENH VO+AC.SIM
27 EQ+H-PZO VO+AC.SIM
28 DL+S-PZO VO+AC.SIM
29 CMP+PZO1 VO+AC.SIM
30 DL+PZO2 VO+AC.SIM
31 DIR+SIM1 VO+AC.SIM
32 CMP+SIM2 VO+AC.SIM
33 EQ+SIM3 VO+AC.SIM
34 DL+SIM4 VO+AC.SIM
35 CMP+SIM5 VO+AC.SIM
36 COMP+AC VO+ACOUSTIC
37 COMP+CLS VO+ACOUSTIC
38 COMP+DIS VO+ACOUSTIC
39 COMP+FAR VO+ACOUSTIC
40 COMP+DYN VO+ACOUSTIC
41 COMP+MIC VO+ACOUSTIC
42 COMP+DIR VO+ACOUSTIC
43 NS+VNTG VO+ACOUSTIC
44 CMP+CMP1 VO+ACOUSTIC
45 DI+COMP2 VO+ACOUSTIC
46 CMP+CMP3 VO+ACOUSTIC
47 NS+COMP4 VO+ACOUSTIC
48 CMP+CMP5 VO+ACOUSTIC
49 COMP+SML VO+ACOUSTIC
50 COMP+LRG VO+ACOUSTIC
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Mastering Tool Kit Patch List
■ MTK (MASTERING TOOL KIT)
No. Patch Name
01 Mix Down
02 PreMastr
03 Live Mix
04 Pop Mix
05 DanceMix
06 JinglMix
07 HardComp
08 SoftComp
09 CleanCmp
10 DanceCmp
11 OrchComp
12 VocalCmp
13 Acoustic
14 RockBand
15 Orchestr
16 LowBoost
17 Brighten
18 DJsVoice
19 PhoneVox
Pitch Correction Patch List
■ PCR (PITCH CORRECTION)
No. Patch Name
P01 Alto
P02 Soprano
P03 Tenor
P04 Baritone
P05 Machine
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Preset Arrangement List
Each of the preset Arrangement (except Metro4/4) is set so that a three-measure BREAK, followed by V1 (verse) comes after the E (ending).
No.
Arrangement
Name
Initial
Tempo
Beat Starting measure
BREAK
V1 Drum
Kit
IN V1 F1 V2 F2 V2 END
P01 ROCK1 130 4/4 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 16 19 ROOM
P02 ROCK2 130 4/4 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 17 20 ROOM
P03 ROCK3 118 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 15 17 20 ROOM
P04 ROCK4 118 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 19 22 ROOM
P05 ROCK5 104 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 17 20 ROOM
P06 ROCK6 86 4/4 1 2 9 10 17 18 22 24 27 STD 2
P07 HdRck1 130 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 18 21 ROOM
P08 HdRck2 98 4/4 1 3 10 11 18 19 23 25 28 HARD
P09 HdRck3 126 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 20 23 ROOM
P10 HdRck4 120 4/4 1 4 7 8 11 12 15 18 21 ROOM
P11 HdRck5 118 4/4 1 2 5 6 9 10 12 13 16 ROOM
P12 HEAVY1 210 4/4 1 5 11 13 19 21 25 29 32 HARD
P13 HEAVY2 120 4/4 1 3 9 11 17 19 21 23 26 HARD
P14 HEAVY3 120 4/4 1 3 9 11 17 19 21 24 27 HARD
P15 HEAVY4 162 4/4 1 3 9 11 17 19 21 24 27 ROOM
P16 HEAVY5 109 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 16 19 ROOM
P17 POP1 118 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 17 20 ROOM
P18 POP2 118 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 15 18 STD1
P19 POP3 118 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 15 18 ROOM
P20 POP4 118 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 17 20 ROOM
P21 POP5 140 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 15 18 ROOM
P22 POP6 96 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 15 18 STD 1
P23 POP7 66 4/4 1 4 7 8 11 12 14 16 19 STD 2
P24 POP8 151 4/4 1 5 8 9 16 17 21 24 27 STD 1
P25 BALLAD1 70 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 18 21 ROOM
P26 BALLAD2 89 4/4 1 2 5 6 9 10 12 14 17 STD 2
P27 BLUES1 124 4/4 1 2 5 6 9 10 13 16 19 STD 2
P28 BLUES2 192 4/4 1 5 12 13 20 21 25 29 32 STD 1
P29 BLUES3 124 4/4 1 3 10 11 18 19 23 26 29 STD 2
P30 BLUES4 148 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 17 20 STD 1
P31 R&B1 110 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 18 21 STD 1
P32 R&B2 154 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 18 21 STD 1
P33 R&B3 108 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 18 21 STD 2
P34 R&B4 96 4/4 1 5 12 13 20 21 25 26 29 STD 1
P35 R&B5 94 4/4 1 5 8 9 12 13 15 19 22 STD 1
P36 JAZZ1 140 4/4 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 18 JAZZ
P37 JAZZ2 140 4/4 1 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 20 JAZZ
P38 JAZZ3 140 4/4 1 5 12 13 20 21 25 30 33 JAZZ
P39 FUSION1 120 4/4 1 5 12 13 20 21 25 29 32 STD2
P40 FUSION2 118 4/4 1 2 5 6 9 10 12 15 18 ROOM
P41 HipHop1 93 4/4 1 2 9 10 17 18 22 23 26 HIP-HOP
P42 HipHop2 102 4/4 1 3 10 11 18 19 23 25 28 808
P43 FUNK 110 4/4 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 13 16 HIP-HOP
P44 HOUSE 114 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 15 18 HOUSE
P45 Cntry1 118 4/4 1 3 6 7 10 11 13 14 17 JAZZ
P46 Cntry2 118 4/4 1 2 5 6 9 10 12 14 17 JAZZ
P47 Other1 96 4/4 1 2 9 10 17 18 22 24 27 REGGAE
P48 Other2 118 4/4 1 5 7 9 11 13 15 19 22 STD 2
P49 Other3 125 4/4 1 2 5 6 9 10 12 14 17 ROOM
P50 Metro4/4 120 4/4 1 - - - - - - - - STD 1
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Preset Pattern List
Pattern Name
(Abbreviation shown in display)
Initial
Tempo
Beat Measure
IN V1 F1 V2 F2 E
ROCK1 130 4/4 1 2 2 2 2 4
ROCK2 130 4/4 2 2 2 2 2 4
ROCK3 118 4/4 2 2 1 2 1 2
ROCK4 118 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 4
ROCK5 104 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 2
ROCK6 86 4/4 1 4 1 4 1 2
Hard Rock 1(HdRc1) 130 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 3
Hard Rock 1(HdRc2) 98 4/4 2 4 1 4 1 2
Hard Rock 1(HdRc3) 126 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 5
Hard Rock 1(HdRc4) 120 4/4 3 2 1 2 1 3
Hard Rock 1(HdRc5) 118 4/4 1 1 1 1 1 1
HEAVY1 (HEVY1) 210 4/4 4 4 2 4 2 4
HEAVY2 (HEVY2) 120 4/4 2 2 2 2 2 2
HEAVY3 (HEVY3) 120 4/4 2 2 2 2 2 3
HEAVY4 (HEVY4) 162 4/4 2 2 2 2 2 3
HEAVY5 (HEVY5) 109 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 1
POP1 118 4/4 2 2 1 2 1 4
POP2 118 4/4 2 2 1 2 1 2
POP3 118 4/4 2 2 1 2 1 2
POP4 118 4/4 2 1 1 1 1 4
POP5 140 4/4 2 1 1 1 1 2
POP6 96 4/4 2 2 1 2 1 2
POP7 66 4/4 3 2 1 2 1 2
POP8 151 4/4 4 2 1 4 1 3
BALLAD1 (BALD1) 70 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 3
BALLAD2 (BALD2) 89 4/4 1 2 1 2 1 2
BLUES1 (BLUS1) 124 4/4 1 4 1 4 1 3
BLUES2 (BLUS2) 192 4/4 4 4 1 4 1 4
BLUES3 (BLUS3) 124 4/4 2 2 1 2 1 3
BLUES4 (BLUS4) 148 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 2
R&B1 110 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 3
R&B2 154 4/4 2 2 1 2 1 5
R&B3 108 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 3
R&B4 96 4/4 4 4 1 4 1 1
R&B5 94 4/4 4 2 1 2 1 4
JAZZ1 140 4/4 2 2 2 2 2 2
JAZZ2 140 4/4 4 2 2 2 2 2
JAZZ3 140 4/4 4 4 1 4 1 5
FUSION1 (FUSN1) 120 4/4 4 4 1 4 1 4
FUSION2 (FUSN2) 118 4/4 1 2 1 2 1 3
HipHop1 (H.Hp1) 93 4/4 1 4 1 4 1 1
HipHop2 (H.Hp2) 102 4/4 2 4 1 4 1 2
FUNK 110 4/4 1 2 2 2 2 1
HOUSE 114 4/4 2 2 1 2 1 2
Cntry1 (Cnty1) 118 4/4 2 1 1 1 1 1
Cntry2 (Cnty2) 118 4/4 1 2 1 2 1 2
OTHER1 (Othr1) 96 4/4 1 4 1 2 1 2
OTHER2 (Othr1) 118 4/4 4 2 2 2 2 4
OTHER3 (Othr1) 125 4/4 1 2 1 2 1 2
Metro - - - - - - - -
BREAK - - - - - - - -
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Parameter List
(*1) If you want to save the settings as the currently selected song data, hold down [STOP] and press [REC].
(*2) Stored in the BR-900CD.
(*3) Not Stored.
Mixer Parameter (*1)
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Input Select - GUITAR/BASS GUITAR/BASS, MIC, LINE, SIMUL (*3)
Recording Mode REC MODE INPUT INPUT, BOUNCE, MASTERING (*3)
PAN PAN C00 L50–C00–R50
Chorus / Delay / Doubling
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Effect Type FX Type CHORUS CHORUS, DELAY, DBLN
Chorus
Chorus Send Level Send In,Tr1–Tr6, Tr78: 0, Rhy: 0 0–100
Rate Rate 10 0–100
Depth Depth 10 0–100
Pre Delay Pre Dly 10.0 ms 0.5–50.0 ms
Effect level E.Level 100 0–100
Delay
Delay Send Level Send In,Tr1–Tr6, Tr78: 0, Rhy: 0 0–100
Delay Time Dly Tme 370 ms 10–1000 ms
Feedback Feedback 30 0–100
Effect Level E.Level 30 0–100
Reverb Send Rev Send 50 0–100
Doubling
Doubling Send Level Send In,Tr1–Tr6, Tr78: 0, Rhy: 0 0–100
Delay Time Dly Tme 20.0 ms 0.5–50.0 ms
Effect level E.Level 100 0–100
Reverb
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Reverb Send level Send In,Tr1–Tr6, Tr78: 0, Rhy: 0 0–100
Reverb Type Type HALL HALL, ROOM
Reverb Time Rev Time 2.0 s 0.1–10.0 s
Tone Tone 0 -12–0–+12
Effect Level E.Level 50 0–100
Track EQ
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Equalizer On/Off EQ Tr1–6, 7/8: OFF OFF, ON
Equalizer Low Gain Lo G Tr1–6, 7/8: 0 dB -12–0–+12 dB
Equalizer Low Frequency Lo F Tr1–6, 7/8: 100 Hz 40 Hz–1.5 kHz
Equalizer High Gain Hi G Tr1–6, 7/8: 0 dB -12–0–+12 dB
Equalizer High Frequency Hi F Tr1–6, 7/8: 1.0 kHz 500 Hz–18 kHz
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Recorder Parameter (*1)
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Recording Track -
-
Track 1–6, Track 1/2–7/8
V-Track V-TRACK 1 1–8
Auto Punch On/Off - OFF OFF, ON
Auto Punch In/Out - - Any time
Locator - - Any time
Repeat - - Any time
* The settable range for Auto Punch In/Out, Locator and Repeat will change slightly depending on the MTC Type (sync parameter).
Song Parameter (*1)
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Song Name SONG NAME SONG0000 8 characters
Data Type Type HiFi (MT2) HiFi (MT2), STD (LV1), LONG (LV2)
Song Protect Protect SW OFF
OFF, ON
Digital Copy Protect Copy Prtct OFF OFF, ON
Phrase Trainer
Time Stretch Time Strtch OFF OFF, ON (*3)
Center Cancel CentrCncel OFF OFF, ON (*3)
Center cancel Low Boost Low Boost 0 0–12 (*3)
Center cancel Adjust C.Adjust C00 L10–C00–R10 (*3)
System Parameter (*2)
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
LCD Contrast LCD Contrast 13 1–21
Foot Switch Assign Foot SW PLAY PLAY, PUNCH, FX
Audio Sub Mix Switch Sub Mixer OFF OFF, ON
Internal Mic On/Off Switch Mic EXTERNAL EXTERNAL, ONBRD+EXT
Phantom Power Switch Phantom SW OFF OFF, ON (*3)
AB Quantize AB Qtz OFF OFF, ON
Remain Information Remain Inf OFF OFF, ON
Power Save Mode PowerSave OFF OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10 (min)
Calibrate (Tuner) Calib 440 435–445 (Hz)
Sync Parameter (*2)
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Sync Generator Sync Gen OFF OFF, MTC, MCK
MMC Master MMC Master OFF OFF, ON
MTC Type MTC Type 30 24, 25, 29D, 29N, 30
Rhythm MIDI Channel RhyMIDI Ch 10 1–16, OFF
Offset Offset 00:00:00-00.0 Any time
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Parameter List
CD Parameter
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Pre Gap Pre Gap 2.0 sec 0.0–3.4 sec (*3)
Scrub Parameter (*3)
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Scrub From/To Mode From/To FROM FROM, TO
Preview Switch Preview SW OFF OFF, ON
Rhythm Parameter (*1)
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Arrangement / Pattern / Off - OFF OFF, ARRANGE, PATTERN
Arrangement Arrangement Name P01 P01–50, S01–05
Pattern Pattern Name P001 P001–327, S001–100
Rhythm Pad (*3) - OFF UPPER, LOWER, OFF
Arrangement Parameter (*1)
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Step current setting 1 1–50
Tempo current setting - 25.0–250.0
Starting Measure current setting 001 001–999
Pattern current setting - P001–327, S001–100
Drum Kit Drum Kit - STD1, STD2, ROOM, HARD, JAZZ,
HIP-HOP, HOUSE, REGGAE, 808,
SongKit1–5
Pattern Parameter
Parameter Name Display Initial Value Valid Settings
Measure (*1) current setting 1 1–999
Time Signature (*1) current setting 4/4 1/1–8/1, 1/2–8/2,1/4–8/4, 1/8–8/8
Tempo (*3) current setting - 25.0–250.0
Quantize (*3) current setting ,  3, ,  3, ,  3, ,  3, HI
Click (*3) Click 3 0–3
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Section 9
Troubleshooting
If the BR-900CD does not function as you expect, please
check the following points before assuming that a
malfunction has occurred.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland
service center or your dealer.
Problems with the Sound
No sound
❍Is the power of the BR-900CD and of the connected
equipment turned on?
❍Are the audio cables connected correctly?
❍Are any audio cables broken?
❍Has the volume of the connected amp or mixer been
lowered?
❍Has the MASTER fader or headphone volume of the
BR-900CD been lowered?
❍Is a memory card inserted?
❍Has the wrong card been inserted?
You can use commercially available CompactFlash cards
as memory cards for the BR-900CD; The 3.3 V type with
the capacities of 32 MB to 1 GB can be used.
❍Are you attempting to play back a short phrase of less
than 1.0 seconds?
Phrases of 1.0 seconds or less cannot be played.
The volume level of the instrument
connected to GUITAR/BASS jack or
LINE IN jacks is too low
❍Could you be using a connection cable that contains a
resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
A specific track cannot be heard
❍Has the track volume been lowered?
❍Is the V-Track setting for a different V-Track?
❍Has the track been muted?
The input source cannot be heard
❍Did you adjust the SENS knob?
❍Has INPUT SELECT been muted? (The INPUT
SELECT indicator will be dark.)
❍Has the INPUT LEVEL knob been set to “MIN”?
❍If you are using the internal microphone, is “Mic”
under UTILITY set to “ONBRD+EXT”?
Cannot record
❍Is a song protected?
❍Is a memory card inserted?
❍Does the memory card have insufficient remaining
capacity?
❍Has the recording mode (REC MODE) been selected
correctly?
❍Has the Phrase Trainer or Scrub Playback function
been turned on?
The recorded sound contains noise or
distortion
❍Is the input sensitivity set appropriately?
If the input sensitivity is too high, the recorded sound
will be distorted. If it is too low, the input sound will be
buried in noise. Adjust the SENS knob so that the level
meter moves as much as possible without causing the
PEAK indicator to light.
* Set it so the “0” is not indicated in the level meter.
❍Are the track output levels appropriate?
If you hear noise or distortion after bouncing tracks, the
output level of the tracks was too high.
❍Is a mic with high output impedance connected
directly to the BR-900CD?
The BR-900CD is designed with a wide margin of
headroom. Also, since the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks are low
impedance inputs, the recording level may be too low,
depending on the response of some mics. In such cases,
connect the mic via a mic preamp to the LINE IN jacks
on the BR-900CD before recording.
Cannot digitally record to an external
device
❍Does the sampling rate of the BR-900CD match that of
the digital audio device?
Set the digital audio device to a sampling rate of 44.1
kHz.
❍Does the digital signal format match?
Your digital audio device may use a non-standard digital
signal format. Connect the BR-900CD to a digital audio
device that supports CP-1201 or S/P DIF.
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Troubleshooting
Problems with the Memory Card
“Unsupported Card!” is displayed
❍Do you have a compatible (CompactFlash) memory
card inserted in the BR-900CD?
❍Is the memory card fully and securely inserted?
Memory card data was damaged
If memory card data has been damaged, the following causes
are possible. Please initialize the card once again (p. 196).
❍Was the power turned off while the recorder was
operating?
❍Was a strong physical shock applied to the memory
card?
❍Could the power have been turned off while the
memory card was being accessed?
❍Was the card initialized on a PC or digital camera?
Problems with the CD-R/RW Drive
Cannot remove the CD-R/RW disc
❍Is the power turned on?
The CD-R/RW disc cannot be removed unless the power
is turned on.
❍Is a screen for reading from, or writing to CD-R/RW
discs showing in the display?
It is not possible to eject the disc when you’re in a screen
for reading/writing CD-R/RW discs. Press [EXIT]
several times to return to the Play screen, then press the
EJECT button again.
Cannot read from/write to CD-R/RW discs
❍Is the BR-900CD in a level position?
❍Was a strong physical shock applied to the CD-R/RW
drive?
❍ Is the disc correctly placed in the CD-R/RW drive?
❍Are you using the right type of CD-R/RW disc?
❍Are you using a CD-R disc that has already been
written to, or a CD-RW disc that may be too old?
❍Is the CD-R/RW drive being “force ejected?”
Pressing a straightened paper clip or similar object into
the emergency eject hole in the CD-R/RW drive’s front
side forces ejection of the CD-R/RW disc. However, the
CD-R/RW drive may not operate correctly after this is
done. Should this be the case, turn off the power, then
turn it back on again.
Synchronization Problems
Cannot Synchronize
When using MTC to synchronize the BR-900CD with a MIDI
sequencer, the BR-900CD must be the master device.
❍Is the MIDI cable connected correctly?
❍Is the MIDI cable broken?
❍Has the sync generator been set to the desired
synchronization procedure (MTC or MIDI Clock)?
(p. 158)
❍If you are synchronizing with MTC, has the other
device been set to the same MTC type? (p. 158)
❍Has the MIDI sequencer been set correctly?
❍Is the MIDI sequencer ready to play back?
❍Does the other device support the MMC commands of
the BR-900CD?
Synchronization with the rhythm
machine is lost
❍Is the connected rhythm machine receiving Song
Position Pointer?
Certain rhythm machines are unable to receive Song
Position Pointer while in Pattern mode.
Check the MIDI implementation for the rhythm machine
you are using.
Problems with USB
Idling screen not displayed
❍Is the USB cable properly connected?
❍Is your computer's operating system compatible with
the BR-900CD?
Windows: Windows Me/2000/XP
Macintosh: Mac OS 9.1.x / 9.2.x or OS X
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Section 9
Error Messages
If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could
not be executed, the display will indicate an error message.
Refer to this list and take the appropriate action.
Battery Low!
Cause: The batteries are depleted (6 x AA dry-cell
batteries).
Solution: Replace the batteries as soon as possible (p. 23).
Blank Disc!
Cause: Disc in the CD-R/RW drive contains no data.
Solution: Load a CD-R/RW disc that has data written on it.
Cannot Edit! Quantize is Low!
Cause: During Step Recording of a pattern, the Quantize
setting is too coarse, so multiple entries are
appearing at the same point in the matrix.
Solution: Fine the Quantize setting (p. 130).
Cannot Edit! This is a Preset
Cause: Preset data is selected; you cannot edit this data.
Solution: Copy the song data and then edit that.
Cannot Erase!
Cause: No further steps can be erased.
Solution: The Pitch Correction Map must contain a
minimum of one step.
Cannot Insert!
Cause: No further steps can be inserted.
Solution: The Pitch Correction Map can contain a
maximum of 99 steps.
Cannot Program! Rhythm Off.
Cause: The Rhythm is switched off, so you cannot
program it.
Solution: Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] to select
Arrange mode or Pattern mode.
Cannot Punch In for CD-R/RW!
Cause: You cannot punch in when a CD is specified as
the bounce destination.
Solution: If using the punch-in function, specify a track as
the bounce destination.
Card Full!
Cause: It is not possible to record or copy due to small
memory capacity.
Solution1: Back up the data you need to your computer (p.
164, p. 175), and delete unneeded data.
Solution2: Perform the Song Optimize operation (p. 78).
Card Read Error!
Cause: Memory card data cannot be loaded correctly.
Solution 1: Turn off the BR-900CD, properly insert the
memory card, then turn the BR-900CD back on.
Solution 2: Initialize the card (p. 196).
* If the same message appears after you have taken the above
steps, it is possible that the memory card is malfunctioning.
Card Write Error!
Cause: An error occurred while writing data to the
memory card.
Solution: The memory card must be initialized (p. 196).
Also, the song data you had been attempting to
save will be lost.
CD Full!
Cause 1: The CD-R/RW disc is full, and no more data
can be written to it.
Cause 2: When creating an audio CD, the total time of the
tracks exceeds the capacity of the CD-R/RW disc.
Solution: Either reduce the amount of data to be written,
or place a new CD-R/RW disc in the drive and
start the procedure over again.
CD Medium Error!
Cause: There is a problem with the CD-R/RW disc.
Alternatively, the disc on the CD-R/RW drive
is unreadable.
Solution 1: Confirm that the correct type of disc is placed in
the CD-R/RW drive.
Solution 2: Use a new CD-R/RW disc.
CD Read Error!
Cause: An error occurred while reading data from the
CD-R/RW disc.
Solution: This may be due to a low-quality or dated disc.
Try using a new CD-R/RW disc.
CD Write Error!
Cause: An error occurred while writing data to the
CD-R/RW disc.
Solution: This may be due to a low-quality or dated disc.
Try using a new CD-R/RW disc.
Data Too Short!
Cause: You have attempted to import a WAV/AIFF
file shorter than one second or to load a WAV/
AIFF file shorter than 0.1 seconds using the
Tone Load function.
Solution: Make sure the WAV/AIFF file to be loaded is at
least one second in length, or if using the Tone
Load function, select a WAV/AIFF file that is at
least 0.1 seconds in length.
Cause: You attempted to write an audio CD with a
track that is less than four seconds in length.
Solution: Prepare tracks being written to audio CDs so
that they are at least four seconds long.
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Error Messages
Disc Not Ready!
Cause: There is no CD-R/RW disc in the drive.
Solution: Place a CD-R/RW disc in the drive.
Drive Busy!
Cause: If this message appears after you have been
using the memory card with the BR-900CD, the
data on the card has become fragmented,
causing delays in reading and writing data.
Or, you could be using memory card with a
slow processing speed.
* In cases of unfavorable disc access conditions, such as when
track editing, punch-in/out recording, etc. is used to connect
phrases (musical data) of several seconds.
Solution 1: Reduce the number of tracks that are played
back simultaneously. Use track bouncing etc. to
combine tracks, or erase data from tracks which
you do not need to playback, and then try the
playback again.
Solution 2: Reduce the number of tracks that are being
recorded simultaneously.
Solution 3: Reduce the Data Type (STD (LV1) or LONG
(LV2)), and then try creating the song again.
Cause: There is a problem with the CD-R/RW disc,
preventing audio playback.
Solution: If the disc is dirty, wipe the disc to clean it, then
try playing the disc again.
Event Full!
Cause: The BR-900CD has used up all the events that
can be handled by one song.
Solution: Perform the Song Optimize operation (p. 78).
Finalized Disc!
Cause: Data has already been written to the CD-R/RW
disc, and the data has been finalized.
Solution: Place a CD-R/RW disc that has not been
finalized in the drive.
Turn Off Pitch Correction!
Cause: You cannot use the loop effects or phrase
trainer while Pitch Correction is on.
Solution: Press [PITCH CORRECTION] to turn it off, and
try the operation once again.
Memory Full!
Cause: The total time of the drum sounds for one
drum kit that can be loaded with tone load has
exceeded 13 seconds.
Solution: Make sure the drum sounds being loaded by
means of tone load do not exceed a total of 13
seconds (p. 135, p. 171, p. 181).
Cause: No rhythm pattern memory remaining.
Solution 1: Delete any unneeded rhythm patterns (p. 133).
Solution 2: Delete any unneeded drum sounds in the
rhythm patterns (p. 129, p. 132).
Cause: You have attempted to import an SMF that
exceeds the available memory for imported files.
Solution: Delete any unneeded rhythm patterns (p. 133).
MIDI Buffer Full!
Cause: Excessive number of MIDI messages being
output.
Solution 1: Either decrease the tempo of the Rhythm or reduce
the number of Note messages (p. 123, p. 126).
Solution 2: Set the RhyMIDI ch to “OFF” (p. 157).
No Card!
Cause: You have tried to operate the recorder, or
access the memory while the memory card
(CompactFlash) is not inserted, or is not
inserted properly.
Cause: The memory card has been removed after
selection of data on that memory card.
Solution: Turn off the BR-900CD, properly insert the
memory card, then turn the BR-900CD back on.
No File!
Cause: The file you are trying to import with WAV/
AIFF/SMF import or Tone Load was not found.
Solution: Have the file you want to import ready.
No Song!
Cause: There are no songs on the memory card.
Solution: Create a new song (p. 32).
Cause: Incorrect data is in the song folder, or the
necessary data is not present.
Solution: Restore the data backed up on the computer to the
BR-900CD. In this case, restore each “ROLAND”
folder to the BR-900CD (p. 164, p. 175).
What is an event?
The smallest unit of memory used by the BR-900CD to store
recorded results on a memory card is the event. A newly
created song provides approximately 2,000 events per song.
For each track, one recording pass uses two events. Operations
such as punch-in/out or track copy also use up events.
The number of events that are used up will fluctuate in a
complex way.
Even if there is capacity remaining on the memory card, further
recording or track editing will not be possible if all of the events
are used up. In such cases, an error message such as “Event
Full” will appear.
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Error Messages
Section 9
Not Available in Mastering Mode!
Cause: You cannot carry out this operation with
“MASTERING” selected as the recording mode.
Solution: First press the [REC MODE] button to switch
the recording mode to “INPUT” or “BOUNCE,”
then proceed with the operation.
Not Blank Disc!
Cause: The CD-R/RW disc already has data written to it.
Solution: Place a CD-R/RW disc with no data written to it
(a blank disc) in the CD-R/RW drive.
If using a CD-RW disc, you can erase the data on
the disc in order to create a blank disc (p. 153).
Not CD-RW Disc!
Cause: The disc is not a CD-R/RW disc, so the data
cannot be erased.
Solution: Use a CD-RW disc.
Not Finalized Disc!
Cause: The disc cannot be played back properly
because it has not been finalized.
Solution: Finalize the disc (p. 143).
Power Down!
Cause: Internal power source voltage is below than
guaranteed workable range.
Solution: In case of using PSC adaptor:
Cable might be broken or adaptor itself might
be malfunctioning. Please contact Roland
Service or Roland authorized dealers.
In case of using batteries:
Please replace with new batteries (p. 23).
Protected!
Cause: You are attempting to write data to a song that
has protection switched on.
Solution: To write data to the song, switch Protect to OFF
(p. 79).
Set Bounce Target to Track!
Cause: You cannot use the Rhythm-related functions
(switching Arrangement/Pattern/Off, editing,
switching Rhythm pads, Tone Load) when a
CD is specified as the bounce destination.
Solution: When using Rhythms, specify a track as the
bounce destination.
Set the Repeat!
Cause: Repeat A (Starting Point) and B (Ending Point)
is not set.
Solution: Set the Repeat A and B (p. 51).
Stop P.Trainer!
Cause: The operation you attempted cannot be done
while the Phrase Trainer (p. 192) is operating.
Solution: Press [PHRASE TRAINER] to turn off the
Phrase Trainer.
Stop Recorder!
Cause: The operation you attempted cannot be done
while the recorder is running (playing or
recording).
Solution: Press [STOP] to stop playback or recording.
Too Many Songs!
Cause: You are attempting to create more that 100 songs.
Solution: Erase unneeded songs (p. 77).
Unformatted!
Cause: The Memory card is not formatted by DOS.
Solution 1: Turn off the BR-900CD, properly insert the
memory card, then turn the BR-900CD back on.
Solution 2: Initialize the card (p. 196).
Unsupported Card!
Cause: The memory card (CompactFlash) or
MicroDrive inserted is not compatible with the
BR-900CD.
Solution: Use a memory card compatible with the BR-
900CD (32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash with a
power-source voltage of 3.3 V).
Unsupported Format!
Cause 1: The BR-900CD cannot recognize or use the
format of the inserted memory card.
Solution 1: Insert a memory card initialized for use with the
BR-900CD (p. 196).
Cause 2: You have attempted to load an incompatible
WAV or AIFF file or SMF to the BR-900CD.
Solution 2: Check the format of the WAV or AIFF file or SMF.
Use AC Adaptor!
Cause: You have attempted to use the CD-R/RW drive
while running on battery power.
Solution: You cannot use the CD-R/RW drive while the
BR-900CD is powered by the batteries. If you
want to use the CD-R/RW drive, first save the
song, turn off the power to the BR-900CD,
connect the AC adaptor, then turn the power
back on.
Wrong Disc!
Cause: A disc other than the required CD-R/RW disc
is placed in the drive.
Solution: Place a CD-R/RW disc in the drive.
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DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO Date: Jan. 11, 2005
Model BR-900CD Version: 1.00
MIDI Implementation
1. TRANSMITTED DATA
*This message is transmitted according to a SMF data regardless of the followings when
the data is played.
■Channel Voice Message
●Note On
If the MIDI parameter “RhyMIDI ch” is set to “1–16,” note numbers/velocities
corresponding to the Rhythm pattern will be transmitted on the MIDI channel that is
specified for the Rhythm.
Status Second Third
9nH mmH llH
n = MIDI Channel No.: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
mm = Note No.: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
ll = Velocity: 01H - 7FH (1 - 127)
●Note Off
If the MIDI parameter “RhyMIDI ch” is set to “1–16,” note numbers corresponding to the
Rhythm pattern will be transmitted on the MIDI channel specified for the Rhythm.
Status Second Third
8nH mmH llH
n = MIDI Channel No.: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
mm = Note No.: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
ll = Velocity: 40H (64)
❍Notes sounded by the Rhythm correspond to note numbers as follows.
Rhythm Tone Note Number
Cross Stick G 1 (31)
Metronome (click) A 1 (33)
Metronome (bell) A#1 (34)
Kick C 2 (36)
Snare D 2 (38)
Tom 4 F 2 (41)
Closed hi-hat F#2 (42)
Tom 3 A 2 (45)
Open hi-hat A#2 (46)
Tom 2 C 3 (48)
Crash cymbal C#3 (49)
Tom 1 D 3 (50)
Ride cymbal D#3 (51)
Cowbell G#3 (56)
■System Common Messages
●MIDI Time Code Quarter Frame Messages
If the Sync parameter “Sync Gen” is set to “MTC,” quarter frame messages of the time code
type specified by “MTC Type” will be transmitted when the BR-900CD is running
(recording or playing). The transmitted time counts are summed to “SMPTE (MTC) Offset
Time” as the song top is “00:00:00:00”.
Status Second
F1H mmH (= 0nnndddd)
nnn = Message type: 0 = Frame count LS nibble
1 = Frame count MS nibble
2 = Seconds count LS nibble
3 = Seconds count MS nibble
4 = Minutes count LS nibble
5 = Minutes count MS nibble
6 = Hours count LS nibble
7 = Hours count MS nibble
dddd = 4 bit nibble data: 0h - FH (0 - 15)
Bit Field is assigned as follows.
Frame Count xxxyyyyy
xxx Reserved (000)
yyyyy Frame No. (0-29)
Seconds Count xxyyyyyy
xx Reserved (00)
yyyyyy Seconds (0-59)
Minutes Count xxyyyyyy
xx Reserved (00)
yyyyyy Minutes (0-59)
Hours Count xyyzzzzz
x Reserved (0)
yy Time Code type
*The time code types defined by the MIDI specification correspond to the BR-900CD Sync
parameter “MTC Type” as follows.
MIDI specification setting “MTC Type” setting
0 = 24 Frames/Sec 24
1 = 25 Frames/Sec 25
2 = 30 Frames/Sec (Drop Frame) 29D
3 = 30 Frames/Sec (Non Drop Frame) 29N or 30
zzzzz Hours (0–23)
●Song Position Pointer
The current position is transmitted by the Song Position Pointer Message when the BR-
900CD is stopped, or the locate operation has been performed, if the SYNC parameter “Sync
Gen” is set to “MCK.”
Status Second Third
F2H mmH nnH
mm (LSB), nn (MSB) = Song Position Point: 00H 00H - 7FH 7FH
■System Realtime Message
Transmitted when “Sync Gen” is “MCK” in the SYNC parameter.
●Timing Clock
Status
F8H
●Active Sensing
Status
FEH
* This is transmitted at intervals of approximately 200 msec.
●Start
Status
FAH
●Continue
Status
FBH
●Stop
Status
FCH
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Section 9
■System Exclusive Message
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H iiH,ddH,..., eeH F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
iiH ID Number
7EH Universal Non Realtime Message
7FH Universal Realtime Message
ddH Data: 00H - 7FH (0-127)
: :
eeH Data
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* The BR-900CD can transmit and receive Universal System Exclusive messages.
●Universal System Exclusive Message
❍MIDI Machine Control Commands
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, aaH,..., bbH F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Dev Device ID (7FH)
06H MMC Command Message
aaH Command
: :
bbH Command
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* see ‘2. MIDI Machine Control’ section
●MIDI Time Code Commands
❍Full Message
Basic operation of quarter frame messages will be handled.
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H 7FH,Dev,01H, 01H, hrH, mnH, scH, frH F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Dev Device ID (7FH)
01H sub-ID #1 (MIDI Time Code)
01H sub-ID #2 (MIDI Full Message)
hrH Hours and Type 0 yy zzzzz
yy type
00 = 24 Frames/sec
01 = 25 Frames/sec
10 = 30 Frames/sec (Drop Format)
11 = 30 Frames/sec (Non Drop Format)
zzzzz hours (00–23)
mnH Minutes (00–59)
mnH Seconds (00–59)
frH Frames (00–29)
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* When you change the song position, the device ID will be transmitted as 7FH.
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About Device ID
Exclusive messages are not assigned to any particular MIDI channel. Instead, they have
their own special control parameter called device ID. The Roland exclusive messages use
device IDs to specify various devices.
BR-900CD transmits 7FH as the device ID.
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2. MIDI Machine Control
■MIDI Machine Control Command Reference
●STOP (MCS)
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 01H F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Dev Device ID (7FH)
06H MMC Command Message
01H STOP (MCS)
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* If the transport switch [STOP] was pressed, the BR-900CD transmits this message.
●DEFERRED PLAY (MCS)
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 03H F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Dev Device ID (7FH)
06H MMC Command Message
03H DEFERRED PLAY (MCS)
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* If the transport switch [PLAY] was pressed, the BR-900CD transmits this message.
●RECORD STROBE
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 06H F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Dev Device ID (7FH)
06H MMC Command Message
06H RECORD STROBE
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* Transmitted when recording to the audio tracks begins.
●RECORD EXIT
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 07H F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Dev Device ID (7FH)
06H MMC Command Message
07H RECORD EXIT
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* Transmitted when recording to the audio tracks ends.
●MMC RESET
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 0DH F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Dev Device ID (7FH)
06H MMC Command Message
0DH MMC RESET
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* When powered on the BR-900CD transmits this message.
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●LOCATE (MCP)
❍Format 2 - LOCATE [TARGET]
Status Data Bytes Status
F0H
7FH, Dev, 06H, 44H, 06H, 01H, hrH, mnH, scH, frH, ffH
F7H
Byte Description
F0H Status of Exclusive Message
7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Realtime Header
Dev Device ID (7FH)
06H MMC Command Message
44H LOCATE(MCP)
06H Number of Bytes
01H “TARGET” sub command
hrH, mnH, scH, frH, ffH
Standard Time with Sub Frame
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
* This message is transmitted when the song position moves.
3. Supplementary material
●Decimal/Hexadecimal table
(hexadecimal values are indicated by a following “H”)
MIDI uses 7-bit hexadecimal values to indicate data values and the address and size of
exclusive messages. The following table shows the correspondence between decimal and
hexadecimal numbers.
+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+
| D | H || D | H || D | H || D | H |
+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+
| 0 | 00H || 32 | 20H || 64 | 40H || 96 | 60H |
| 1 | 01H || 33 | 21H || 65 | 41H || 97 | 61H |
| 2 | 02H || 34 | 22H || 66 | 42H || 98 | 62H |
| 3 | 03H || 35 | 23H || 67 | 43H || 99 | 63H |
| 4 | 04H || 36 | 24H || 68 | 44H || 100 | 64H |
| 5 | 05H || 37 | 25H || 69 | 45H || 101 | 65H |
| 6 | 06H || 38 | 26H || 70 | 46H || 102 | 66H |
| 7 | 07H || 39 | 27H || 71 | 47H || 103 | 67H |
| 8 | 08H || 40 | 28H || 72 | 48H || 104 | 68H |
| 9 | 09H || 41 | 29H || 73 | 49H || 105 | 69H |
| 10 | 0AH || 42 | 2AH || 74 | 4AH || 106 | 6AH |
| 11 | 0BH || 43 | 2BH || 75 | 4BH || 107 | 6BH |
| 12 | 0CH || 44 | 2CH || 76 | 4CH || 108 | 6CH |
| 13 | 0DH || 45 | 2DH || 77 | 4DH || 109 | 6DH |
| 14 | 0EH || 46 | 2EH || 78 | 4EH || 110 | 6EH |
| 15 | 0FH || 47 | 2FH || 79 | 4FH || 111 | 6FH |
| 16 | 10H || 48 | 30H || 80 | 50H || 112 | 70H |
| 17 | 11H || 49 | 31H || 81 | 51H || 113 | 71H |
| 18 | 12H || 50 | 32H || 82 | 52H || 114 | 72H |
| 19 | 13H || 51 | 33H || 83 | 53H || 115 | 73H |
| 20 | 14H || 52 | 34H || 84 | 54H || 116 | 74H |
| 21 | 15H || 53 | 35H || 85 | 55H || 117 | 75H |
| 22 | 16H || 54 | 36H || 86 | 56H || 118 | 76H |
| 23 | 17H || 55 | 37H || 87 | 57H || 119 | 77H |
| 24 | 18H || 56 | 38H || 88 | 58H || 120 | 78H |
| 25 | 19H || 57 | 39H || 89 | 59H || 121 | 79H |
| 26 | 1AH || 58 | 3AH || 90 | 5AH || 122 | 7AH |
| 27 | 1BH || 59 | 3BH || 91 | 5BH || 123 | 7BH |
| 28 | 1CH || 60 | 3CH || 92 | 5CH || 124 | 7CH |
| 29 | 1DH || 61 | 3DH || 93 | 5DH || 125 | 7DH |
| 30 | 1EH || 62 | 3EH || 94 | 5EH || 126 | 7EH |
| 31 | 1FH || 63 | 3FH || 95 | 5FH || 127 | 7FH |
+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+
D: decimal
H: hexadecimal
*Decimal expressions such as used for MIDI channel, Bank Select, and Program Change
will be the value 1 greater than the decimal value given in the above table.
*Since each MIDI byte carries 7 significant data bits, each byte can express a maximum of
128 different values. Data for which higher resolution is required must be transmitted
using two or more bytes. For example a value indicated as a two-byte value of aa bbH
would have a value of aa x 128 + bb.
*For a signed number (+/-), 00H = -64, 40H = +/-0, and 7FH = +63. I.e., the decimal
equivalent will be 64 less than the decimal value given in the above table. For a two-byte
signed number, 00 00H = -8192, 40 00H = +/-0, and 7F 7FH = +8191. For example the
decimal expression of aa bbH would be aa bbH - 40 00H = (aa x 128 + bb - 64 x 128.
*Hexadecimal notation in two 4-bit units is used for data indicated as 'nibbled'. The
nibbled two-byte value of 0a 0b H would be a x 16 + b.
<Example 1>
What is the decimal equivalent of 5AH?
From the above table, 5AH = 90.
<Example 2>
What is the decimal equivalent of the 7-bit hexadecimal values 12 34H?
From the above table, 12H = 18 and 34H = 52
Thus, 18 x 128 + 52 = 2356
<Example 3>
What is the decimal equivalent of the nibbled expression 0A 03 09 0DH?
From the above table, 0AH = 10, 03H = 3, 09H = 9, 0DH = 13
Thus, the result is ((10 x 16 + 3) x 16 + 9) x 16 + 13 = 41885
<Example 4>
What is the nibbled equivalent of the decimal number 1258?
16 ) 1258
16 ) 78 ...10
16 ) 4 ...14
0 ... 4
From the above table, 0=00H, 4=04H, 14=0EH, 10=0AH
Thus the result is 00 04 0E 0AH
■MIDI Machine Control (MMC) Command,
Information Field / Response Reference
●Commands Transmitted
Command Action
01H STOP STOP
03H DEFERRED PLAY PLAY
06H RECORD STROBE REC / PUNCH IN
07H RECORD EXIT PUNCH OUT
0DH MMC RESET RESET
44H 01H LOCATE TARGET LOCATE
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MIDI Implementation Chart
Section 9
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Note
Number :
Velocity
After
Touch
Pitch Bend
Control
Change
Prog
Change
System Exclusive
System
Common
System
Real Time
Aux
Message
Notes
Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Default
Changed
Default
Messages
Altered
True Voice
Note ON
Note OFF
Key's
Ch's
: True #
: Quarter Frame
: Song Pos
: Song Sel
: Tune
: Clock
: Command
: All sound off
:
Reset all controllers
: Local ON/OFF
: All Notes OFF
: Active Sense
: System Reset
1–16
1–16
Mode 3
X
O 9n V=1–127
O 8n V=64
V=1–127
31, 33, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42,
45, 46, 48–51, 56
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X
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X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
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X
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X
X
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X
X
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X
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* 1 Rhythm only.
* 2 “SYNC parameter: Sync Gen = MTC” only.
* 3 “SYNC parameter: Sync Gen = MCK” only.
* 4 Transmitted according to SMF data when the data is played back.
Model BR-900CD
Date : Jan. 11, 2005
Version : 1.00
MIDI Implementation Chart
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Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO
O : Yes
X : No
DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 4
* 4
* 4
* 4
* 4
* 1
* 4
* 2
* 3
* 3
* 3
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Specifications
BR-900CD: Digital Recording Studio
●Tracks
Track: 8
V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track)
* Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 8
tracks can be played back simultaneously.
●Useful Capacity
CompactFlash: 32 M–1 G bytes
●Data Type
HiFi (MT2)
STANDARD (LV1)
LONG (LV2)
●Signal Processing
AD Conversion:
24 bit, ∆∑ Modulation + AF-AD (Guitar/Bass)
24 bit, ∆∑ Modulation + AF-AD (Mic 1/2)
24 bit, ∆∑ Modulation (Line)
24 bit, ∆∑ Modulation (Simul)
DA Conversion: 24 bit, ∆∑ Modulation
Internal Processing:
24 bit (digital mixer section)
*AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
Adaptive Focus is a unique Roland/BOSS technology that
allows the signal noise (S/N) ratios of AD and DA converters
to be vastly improved.
●Sample Rate
44.1 kHz
●Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dBu)
●Recording Time (conversion in one track)
* The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may
be slightly shorter depending on the number of songs that were
created.
*The above number is the total for all the tracks that are used. If
each of the eight tracks contain an equal amount of data, the
length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/8 of the
above.
●Nominal Input Level (Variable)
GUITAR/BASS jack: -20 dBu
MIC
(TRS balanced/XLR)
jack
: -40 dBu
LINE IN jack: -10 dBu
●Input Impedance
GUITAR/BASS jack: 1 M Ω
MIC 1/2 jack
: 1.5 k Ω (HOT-COLD)
(TRS balanced/XLR) 1.0 k Ω (HOT-GND, COLD-GND)
LINE IN jack: 10 k Ω
●Nominal Output Level
LINE OUT jack: -10 dBu
●Output Impedance
LINE OUT jack: 2 k Ω
Headphone jack: 140 Ω
●Recommended Load Impedance
LINE OUT jack: 20 k Ω or greater
Headphone jack: 32–100 Ω
●Residual Noise Level
LINE OUT jack: -85 dBu or less
(INPUT SELECT: GUITAR/BASS/MIC2, input terminated with
1 k Ω, INPUT SENS: CENTER, IHF-A, typ., EFFECT: OFF)
*0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
●Interface
USB Connector
DIGITAL OUT: S/PDIF 16–24 bit (Optical type)
●Display
16 Characters x 2 Lines + Approx. 100 icons (Backlit LCD)
●Connectors
GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4 inch phone type)
MIC 1 jacks (XLR balanced type, TRS balanced 1/4 inch
phone type)
MIC 2 jacks (XLR balanced type)
LINE IN jack (RCA Phono type)
LINE OUT jack (RCA Phono type)
DIGITAL OUT connector (Optical type)
FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack (1/4 inch phone type)
PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
MIDI OUT connector
USB connector
Capacity
Data type
HiFi (MT2) STD (LV1)
LONG (LV2)
32 MB 16 min. 19 min. 24 min.
64 MB 32 min. 39 min. 49 min.
128 MB 65 min. 78 min. 98 min.
256 MB 130 min. 156 min. 196 min.
512 MB 260 min. 312 min. 392 min.
1 GB 520 min. 624 min. 784 min.
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Specifications
Section 9
●Power Supply
DC 9 V; Supply AC Adaptor (PSC series), Dry battery x 6
●Current Draw
900 mA (Average using AC adapter and CD-R/RW)
300 mA (When powered by batteries; CD-R/RW drive not used)
* Expected battery life under continuous use:
Alkaline: 4 hours
These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
●Dimensions
351 (W) x 225 (D) x 69 (H) mm
13-7/8 (W) x 8-7/8 (D) x 2-3/4 (H) inches
●Weight
2.2 kg/4 lbs 14 oz (excluding batteries)
●Accessories
AC Adaptor (PSC-series)
Demo Card (Already inserted when the BR-900CD is shipped)
Owner’s Manual
Separate sheet (“About Memory Cards” etc.)
Roland Service (information sheet)
●Options
Foot Switch: FS-5U
Pedal Switch: DP-2 (Roland)
Expression Pedal
: EV-5 (Roland), FV-300L
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications
and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without
prior notice.
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Index
Symbols
+ ...................................................................................... 69, 72, 75
Numerics
24 ...................................................................................... 159, 199
25 ...................................................................................... 159, 199
29D .................................................................................... 158, 199
29N ................................................................................... 158, 199
30 ...................................................................................... 158, 199
A
AB Qtz ................................................................................ 52, 198
AC ............................................................................................... 99
AC Adaptor .......................................................................... 22, 26
Access indicator .......................................................................... 21
ACOUSTIC GTR ......................................................................... 89
Acoustic Guitar Simulator ........................................................... 93
Acoustic Processor ...................................................................... 93
ACOUSTIC SIM .......................................................................... 88
AIFF .................................................................................. 165, 176
Algorithm ..................................................................... 35, 88, 105
ALL ....................................................... 72, 75, 137, 146–147, 194
All Backup ................................................................................ 146
All Recover ............................................................................... 147
AMG ........................................................................................... 99
ARRANGE .................................................................................. 37
[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] ............ 37, 121, 123, 126, 130, 134
Arrangement ............................................................... 37, 120–121
Arrangement Mode ............................................................. 37, 120
Arrangement Name .................................................................. 124
Attack ........................................................................... 94–95, 107
Attack Time ................................................................................ 94
AUDIO ...................................................................................... 140
Audio CD menu screen ............................................................. 140
Audio CD player screen ............................................................ 142
Audio CD Write screen ............................................................. 141
Audio Sub Mix .......................................................................... 190
AUTO PUNCH [IN] .................................................................... 54
AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] ......................................................... 55
AUTO PUNCH [OUT] ................................................................ 54
Auto Punching In/Out ............................................................... 54
B
BACKUP ........................................................... 145–146, 164, 175
Backup ...................................................................... 145, 164, 175
BANK
GUITAR ................................................................................ 88
LINE ..................................................................................... 91
MIC ....................................................................................... 90
SIMUL .................................................................................. 92
Bank ...................................................................................... 35, 84
Bass ............................................................................................. 99
Bass Cut Filter ........................................................................... 106
BASS MULTI ............................................................................... 89
BASS SIM .................................................................................... 89
Bass Simulator ............................................................................. 93
Battery ................................................................................. 23, 197
Battery Cover .............................................................................. 23
Battery Low! ................................................................................ 23
BG LEAD .................................................................................... 98
Bit ................................................................................................ 97
BLUES ......................................................................................... 98
Body ............................................................................................ 93
BOSS-Cmp .................................................................................. 94
BOUNCE ......................................................................... 40, 45, 58
Bounce ........................................................................................ 58
Bouncing ..................................................................................... 45
Input source .......................................................................... 60
To a CD-R/RW Disc ............................................................. 59
BPF .............................................................................................. 97
BR0 Folder ................................................................................ 162
BR-532 ......................................................................... 61, 173, 183
BR-864 ......................................................................... 61, 173, 183
Bright .......................................................................................... 99
C
C.Adjust .................................................................................... 193
Calib .......................................................................................... 189
Calibrate .................................................................................... 189
CARD ....................................................................... 172, 182, 196
Card Cover .................................................................................. 16
Card Protector ............................................................................. 16
CD menu screen ........................................................................ 140
[CD-R/RW] ....................................................................... 140, 145
CD-R/RW disc .............................................................................. 6
Compatibility .......................................................................... 6
Inserting ................................................................................. 7
Precautions ............................................................................. 6
Removing ............................................................................... 7
CD-R/RW Drive ........................................................... 6, 140, 145
CD-R/RW Write ....................................................................... 154
CD-RW Erase ............................................................................ 153
Center Cancel ............................................................................ 192
CentrCncel ................................................................................ 192
Charct ......................................................................................... 93
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Index
Section 9
CHO/DLY ............................................................ 43–44, 108–109
CHORUS ..................................................................... 44, 108, 111
Chorus ................................................................................ 94, 108
Chromatic Tuner ....................................................................... 188
CLEAN ....................................................................................... 98
Click .......................................................................................... 129
CompactFlash ............................................................. 5, 16, 27, 31
Compatible OS .......................................................................... 162
Compressor ......................................................................... 94, 107
Condenser mic .............................................................................. 7
Condenser microphone ............................................................. 191
Connecting .................................................................... 26, 33, 163
Converting ........................................................................ 165, 176
COPY ........................................................................ 125, 133, 137
Copy Prtct ................................................................................... 81
Copying
Arrangement ...................................................................... 125
Drum Kit ............................................................................ 137
Pattern ................................................................................ 133
Song ...................................................................................... 77
Track ............................................................................... 67–69
Waveform data ................................................................... 148
Copyright .................................................................................. 154
Cord Hook .................................................................................. 22
Correction Event Map ............................................................... 116
Correction Event Map screen .................................................... 116
COSM ......................................................................................... 15
COSM BASS AMP ....................................................................... 90
COSM COMP BSS ....................................................................... 90
COSM COMP GTR ..................................................................... 89
COSM COMP VCL ..................................................................... 91
COSM Comp/Limiter ................................................................. 94
COSM GTR AMP ........................................................................ 88
CPY ................................................................................. 67–68, 77
Creating
Arrangement ...................................................................... 123
Audio CD ........................................................................... 140
Drum Kit ............................................................................ 135
Pattern ........................................................................ 126, 130
CRUNCH .................................................................................... 98
Cutoff F ....................................................................................... 97
D
DATA ............................................................................... 145, 148
Data CD menu screen ............................................................... 145
Data type ..................................................................................... 32
DBLN .......................................................................... 44, 108, 111
DC IN jack .................................................................................. 22
D-Comp ...................................................................................... 94
D:E ........................................................................................ 96, 98
De-esser ...................................................................................... 95
Defretter ...................................................................................... 95
DELAY ........................................................................ 44, 108, 111
Delay ................................................................................... 95, 108
[DELETE/MUTE] ....................................................... 41, 129, 132
Deleting
Drum sounds .............................................................. 129, 132
Locator .................................................................................. 64
Demo Song .................................................................................. 29
Depth .................................................................... 94–97, 100, 111
DETUNE ..................................................................................... 98
DIGITAL ..................................................................................... 96
Digital Copy ................................................................................ 80
Digital Copy Protect .................................................................... 80
DIGITAL OUT connector ............................................................ 22
Dir Level ....................................................................... 97, 99–100
Direct CD Bounce ........................................................................ 59
Disc tray ...................................................................................... 21
Display ........................................................................................ 21
Display Contrast ....................................................................... 186
Dither ........................................................................................ 107
Dly Time ................................................................................... 106
Dly Tme .............................................................................. 95, 111
Doubling ............................................................... 44, 95, 108, 111
DOWN ...................................................................................... 101
Driver ........................................................................................ 162
Drum Kit ................................................................................... 134
Drum sounds ............................................................................ 149
Dynamic microphone ................................................................ 191
E
E ................................................................................................ 120
E.Level .......................................................................... 94–95, 111
[EDIT] ............................................................... 123, 126, 130, 134
EDIT ............................................................................ 85, 103, 115
Edit Effect screen ......................................................................... 85
Editing
Insert effects .......................................................................... 85
Mastering Tool Kit .............................................................. 103
Track ..................................................................................... 67
EDT ............................................................................................. 78
Effect Patch ............................................................. 35, 84–85, 202
Effect screen ................................................................................ 85
[EFFECTS] ....................................................................... 35, 85, 87
Effects ......................................................................................... 35
EJECT button .......................................................................... 7, 21
Emergency eject hole ............................................................... 7, 21
Ending ...................................................................................... 120
ENHANCE ................................................................................. 93
Enhancer ............................................................................. 95, 106
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Index
EQ ....................................................................................... 43, 110
Equalizer ....................................................................... 43, 96, 105
ERASE ....................................................... 124–125, 133, 138, 153
Erasing
Arrangement ...................................................................... 125
Data from a CD-RW ............................................................ 153
Drum sounds ...................................................................... 138
Pattern ................................................................................ 133
Song ...................................................................................... 77
Step ..................................................................................... 124
Track ............................................................................... 74–75
ERS ....................................................................................... 73, 77
Exchanging
Track ..................................................................................... 76
Expander ................................................................................... 106
EXPORT .................................................................... 150, 165, 176
Expression Pedal ................................................................. 27, 187
EXTERNAL ................................................................................. 34
External MIDI Device ................................................................ 190
F
F ................................................................................................ 120
Feedback ............................................................................. 95, 111
[FF] ........................................................................................ 29, 66
Fill ............................................................................................. 120
Filter ............................................................................................ 96
FINAL ....................................................................................... 144
Finalize ............................................................................. 141, 143
Flanger ........................................................................................ 96
Foot SW ....................................................................... 54, 187, 198
FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL ............................................................ 187
FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack ....................................................... 22
Foot Switch ................................................................... 27, 54, 187
Foot Volume ............................................................................... 96
Formant1 ................................................................................... 100
Formant2 ................................................................................... 100
Formatting
Memory card ........................................................................ 31
FRAME ....................................................................................... 21
Freq ..................................................................................... 95, 106
Frequency ........................................................................... 99, 101
FROM ....................................................................................... 199
From/To ................................................................................... 199
FS-6 ........................................................................................... 187
FX .............................................................................................. 187
Fx Level ................................................................................. 97, 99
FX Type ....................................................................... 43, 108, 111
FX1 Level .................................................................................. 100
FX2 Level .................................................................................. 100
G
Gain .............................................................................. 97, 99, 106
GAP .......................................................................................... 140
Ground terminal ......................................................................... 23
GTR ............................................................................... 36, 85, 202
GUITAR/BASS ........................................................................... 33
GUITAR/BASS jack .................................................................... 22
[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] ............................................ 34, 39, 48, 84
H
HALL .......................................................................... 44, 108, 111
Headphones jack ......................................................................... 20
HI ...................................................................................... 127, 130
Hi Attack ........................................................................... 106–107
Hi F ........................................................................................... 112
Hi G .......................................................................................... 112
Hi Gain ....................................................................................... 96
Hi Level .................................................................................... 107
Hi Ratio ............................................................................. 106–107
Hi Release ......................................................................... 106–107
Hi Thres ............................................................................ 106–107
HI.FEML ................................................................................... 115
HI.MALE .................................................................................. 115
HiFi (MT2) ............................................................................ 32, 62
High Freq .................................................................................. 105
High Gain ................................................................................. 105
High Mid Freq .......................................................................... 105
High Mid Gain .......................................................................... 105
High Mid Q ............................................................................... 105
High Q ...................................................................................... 105
High Type ................................................................................. 105
Hi-M F ......................................................................................... 96
Hi-M Gin ..................................................................................... 96
Hi-M Q ........................................................................................ 96
HPF ............................................................................................. 97
HUMBUCK ................................................................................. 93
I
Idling screen ...................................................................... 164, 175
IMP ........................................................................................... 154
IMPORT ............................................................ 148, 153, 167, 178
Importing
SMF ............................................................................ 169, 179
IN .................................................................................. 35, 49, 120
In Send ...................................................................................... 109
INF ................................................................................ 62, 94, 106
INI ............................................................................... 31, 194–196
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Index
Section 9
Initializing ................................................................................. 194
All ....................................................................................... 194
Effect setting ....................................................................... 195
Memory card ................................................................ 31, 196
Rhythm ............................................................................... 195
System setting ..................................................................... 194
INPUT .............................................................................. 40, 50, 87
Input ................................................................................... 94, 106
Input Gain ................................................................................. 105
INPUT LEVEL knob .................................................................... 35
INPUT SELECT ..................................................................... 39, 48
INPUT SELECT button ............................................................... 34
Input sensitivity .......................................................................... 35
INSERT ..................................................................................... 124
Insert Effect ............................................................... 35–36, 84, 88
Inserting
Step ..................................................................................... 124
Internal microphone .................................................................... 34
Intro .......................................................................................... 120
ISO9660 ..................................................................................... 151
J
JC-120 .......................................................................................... 98
JUMBO ........................................................................................ 93
K
KIT ............................................................................................ 134
L
LCD Contrast .................................................................... 186, 198
Level ............................................................... 93–96, 99, 101, 107
Level Meter ........................................................................... 21, 35
Limiter ...................................................................................... 107
LIN ...................................................................................... 36, 203
[LINE] ............................................................................. 34, 39, 84
LINE ..................................................................................... 33, 48
LINE IN jacks .............................................................................. 22
LINE OUT jacks .......................................................................... 22
Lo Attack .......................................................................... 106–107
Lo F ........................................................................................... 112
Lo G .......................................................................................... 112
Lo Level .................................................................................... 107
Lo Mix Lvl ................................................................................... 95
Lo Ratio ............................................................................. 106–107
Lo Release ......................................................................... 106–107
Lo Thres ............................................................................ 106–107
LO.FEML .................................................................................. 115
LO.MALE .................................................................................. 115
LOAD ....................................................................................... 136
Loading
Drum pattern ...................................................................... 152
Drum sounds .............................................................. 171, 181
Drum tones from the tracks ................................................ 135
Song from CD-R/RW disc .................................................. 154
Songs to memory card ........................................................ 147
WAV/AIFF file ........................................................... 167, 178
LOCAT ............................................................................... 87, 114
[LOCATOR] ................................................................................ 64
Locator ........................................................................................ 64
Locator Point ............................................................................... 64
LO-FI BOX .................................................................................. 91
Lo-Fi Box ..................................................................................... 96
Lo-M F ........................................................................................ 96
Lo-M Gin ..................................................................................... 96
Lo-M Q ........................................................................................ 96
LONG (LV2) ......................................................................... 32, 62
Loop Effect .................................................................. 43, 108, 111
[LOOP EFFECTS] ................................................................ 43, 108
Loop Recording ........................................................................... 56
Low Boost ................................................................................. 193
Low Freq ................................................................................... 105
Low Gain ............................................................................ 96, 105
Low Mid Freq ........................................................................... 105
Low Mid Gain ........................................................................... 105
Low Mid Q ................................................................................ 105
Low Q ....................................................................................... 105
Low Type .................................................................................. 105
LPF .............................................................................................. 97
LR ............................................................................................... 35
M
Mac OS 9.1.x .............................................................................. 162
Mac OS 9.2.x .............................................................................. 162
Mac OS X .................................................................................. 162
Macintosh ......................................................................... 162, 175
MANUAL ................................................................................... 98
Manual .................................................................................. 96–97
Manually Punching In/Out ........................................................ 53
MASTER ..................................................................................... 87
Master ................................................................................. 99, 158
MASTER fader ...................................................................... 28, 35
Master Tape/Disc ....................................................................... 80
MASTERING ...................................................................... 40, 102
Mastering .................................................................................. 102
Mastering screen ....................................................................... 102
Mastering Tool Kit ...................................................... 40, 102–105
Mastering Tool Kit Patch ........................................................... 205
MATCH ...................................................................................... 98
Matrix ............................................................................... 127, 131
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Index
MCK ......................................................................................... 158
MEAS .......................................................................................... 21
Measure ............................................................................ 127, 130
MEMORY CARD ........................................................................ 20
Memory Card............................................................... 5, 16, 27, 31
Composition of data ........................................................... 162
Remaining memory .............................................................. 62
Saving memory ..................................................................... 78
METAL ....................................................................................... 98
METAL D .................................................................................... 98
Metronome ............................................................................... 129
[MIC] .................................................................................... 34, 39
MIC ................................................................... 20, 36, 48, 85, 203
Mic ........................................................................................ 7, 198
Mic Dist ....................................................................................... 93
Mic Level .................................................................................. 100
Mic Select screen ......................................................................... 34
Mic Set ...................................................................................... 100
MIC1 ........................................................................................... 33
MIC1 jacks .................................................................................. 22
MIC2 ........................................................................................... 33
MIC2 jack .................................................................................... 22
Microphone pre-amp ................................................................ 191
Mid Attack ........................................................................ 106–107
Mid Level .................................................................................. 107
Mid Ratio .......................................................................... 106–107
Mid Release ....................................................................... 106–107
Mid Thres .......................................................................... 106–107
Middle ........................................................................................ 99
MIDI ................................................................................. 156–157
MIDI channel ............................................................................ 156
MIDI connector ......................................................................... 156
MIDI Implementation Chart ..................................................... 156
MIDI IN .................................................................................... 156
MIDI OUT ................................................................................. 156
MIDI OUT connector .................................................................. 22
MIDI Sequencer ........................................................................ 158
MIDI Sound Module ................................................................. 157
MIDI THRU .............................................................................. 156
Mix Level .................................................................................... 95
Mix Lvl ...................................................................................... 106
Mixer ......................................................................................... 107
MMC ......................................................................................... 160
MMC Master ..................................................................... 160, 198
Mode ......................................................................................... 100
Modify Fil ................................................................................... 97
Mono recording .............................................................. 39, 48, 59
MOV ..................................................................................... 71–72
Moving ........................................................................................ 30
To Locator ............................................................................. 64
Track ............................................................................... 70–72
MS ............................................................................................... 98
MTC .................................................................................. 158–159
MTC Type ......................................................................... 158, 199
MTK .......................................................................................... 205
Mute ............................................................................................ 41
N
NAM ........................................................................................... 78
NAME ......................................................... 86, 104, 115, 124, 132
Naming
Arrangement ...................................................................... 124
Pattern ................................................................................ 132
Song ...................................................................................... 78
NEW ........................................................................................... 33
Noise ........................................................................................... 96
Noise Suppressor ........................................................................ 97
Note .......................................................................................... 116
O
Oct Level ..................................................................................... 97
Octave ......................................................................................... 97
OFF ............................................................................................. 37
Offset ................................................................................ 159, 199
On/Off ........................................................ 93–101, 105–107, 112
ONBRD+EXT .............................................................................. 34
OPT ............................................................................................. 78
OS ............................................................................................. 162
Output ...................................................................................... 107
Output Gain .............................................................................. 105
Overdubbing ............................................................................... 41
P
P.MAP ....................................................................................... 116
PAN .............................................................................. 42, 49, 138
Pan ........................................................................................ 42, 49
Drum sounds ...................................................................... 138
[PAN/EQ] ............................................................... 42–43, 49, 110
PAN-SQR .................................................................................. 100
PAN-TRI ................................................................................... 100
Patch ........................................................................................... 35
Patch Name ................................................................. 86, 104, 115
PATTERN ................................................................................... 37
Pattern ................................................ 37, 120, 122, 126, 169, 179
Pattern Mode ...................................................................... 37, 120
Pattern Name ............................................................................ 132
227
Index
Section 9
Pattern Number ........................................................................ 123
PCR ........................................................................................... 205
PEAK ........................................................................................ 105
Peak .......................................................................................... 101
PEAK indicator ........................................................................... 35
PEDAL ................................................................................ 98, 101
Phantom power .................................................................... 7, 191
Phantom SW ..................................................................... 191, 198
Phaser ......................................................................................... 97
[PHRASE TRAINER] ................................................................ 192
Phrase Trainer ........................................................................... 192
PickUp ........................................................................................ 93
PIEZO ......................................................................................... 93
Pitch ............................................................................................ 98
[PITCH CORRECTION] ............................................................ 114
Pitch Correction ................................................................ 113–114
Pitch Correction Edit ................................................................. 115
Pitch Correction Patch ............................................................... 205
Pitch Shifter ................................................................................. 98
[PLAY] ........................................................................ 29, 143, 152
PLAY ........................................................................................ 187
Play Screen .................................................................................. 28
PLAY/IMP ........................................................................ 142, 154
Playback
Audio CD ........................................................................... 142
Demo song ............................................................................ 29
Repeat ................................................................................... 51
PLAYER ...................................................................................... 96
Playing
SMF .................................................................................... 151
Polarity ..................................................................................... 101
Post Fltr ....................................................................................... 97
Power .......................................................................................... 28
Power Save ............................................................................... 197
POWER switch ...................................................................... 22, 28
PowerSave ........................................................................ 197–198
Pre Dly ................................................................................ 94, 111
Pre Filter ..................................................................................... 97
Preamp ........................................................................................ 98
Pre-gap ...................................................................................... 140
Presence ...................................................................................... 99
Preset Arrangement .................................................... 38, 120, 206
Preset Drum Kit ........................................................................ 134
Preset Patch ................................................................... 36, 84, 113
Preset Pattern .............................................................. 38, 120, 207
Preview ............................................... 65, 136, 148–149, 172, 182
Preview SW ............................................................................... 199
Protecting
Song ...................................................................................... 79
PRT ............................................................................................. 79
PUNCH ............................................................................... 54, 187
Punch-in/out .............................................................................. 53
Punching In ................................................................................. 53
Punching Out .............................................................................. 53
PVW .......................................................... 136, 148–149, 172, 182
Q
Quantize ..................................................................... 52, 127, 130
R
Rack160 ....................................................................................... 94
RADIO ........................................................................................ 96
Rate ................................................................. 94, 96–97, 100, 111
Ratio ............................................................................................ 94
REAL ........................................................................................ 126
Realtime Recording ................................................................... 126
[REC] .................................................................................... 50, 53
[REC MODE] .................................................................. 40, 45, 50
REC MODE ............................................................. 21, 39, 58, 102
REC TRACK .................................................................... 39, 41, 48
REC TRACK buttons ................................................. 127, 131, 134
Recording ........................................................................ 32, 48, 80
Rhythm ............................................................................... 121
Track ..................................................................................... 39
Recording Standby screen ................................................. 123, 126
Recording Time ........................................................................... 32
RECOVER ................................................................................. 147
Recover ..................................................................... 147, 164, 175
Recover menu screen ................................................................ 147
Redo ............................................................................................ 57
Reference Pitch .................................................................. 188–189
Rehearse .................................................................................... 128
Release ................................................................................ 97, 107
Release Time ............................................................................... 94
REMAIN ................................................................................... 142
Remain Inf .......................................................................... 62, 198
Remaining available recording time ............................................ 62
Remaining time for recording on Audio CDs ............................ 142
[REPEAT] .................................................................................... 51
Repeat ................................................................................... 51–52
Resonance ............................................................................. 96–97
REV ....................................................................... 43–44, 108–109
Rev Send ................................................................................... 111
Rev Time ................................................................................... 111
REVERB .................................................................................... 111
Reverb ....................................................................................... 108
[REW] ................................................................................... 29, 66
RHR .......................................................................................... 128
RHY .......................................................................................... 195
228
Index
Rhy Send ................................................................................... 109
RhyMIDI ch ...................................................................... 157, 199
RHYTHM .............................................................................. 35, 87
Rhythm ....................................................................... 37, 120, 157
RHYTHM fader ........................................................... 37, 121–122
Rhythm Mode ........................................................................... 121
[RHYTHM PAD] ....................................................... 127, 131, 134
Ring Modulator ........................................................................... 99
RiseTme ...................................................................................... 99
ROLAND Folder ....................................................................... 162
ROOM ......................................................................... 44, 108, 111
S
S EFX ......................................................................................... 195
Saving ................................................................................... 29, 79
Insert Effects ......................................................................... 86
Mastering Tool Kit .............................................................. 104
Pitch Correction .................................................................. 115
To CD-R/RW disc .............................................................. 145
Track data in WAV/AIFF format ............................... 165, 176
SCMS ........................................................................................ 154
SCR ........................................................................................... 199
Scrub ........................................................................................... 65
SCRUB FROM ............................................................................. 65
Scrub Parameter ........................................................................ 199
Scrub Point .................................................................................. 65
SCRUB TO .................................................................................. 65
SEL .............................................................................................. 29
Send Level ........................................................................... 44, 109
Sens ............................................................................. 95, 101, 106
SENS knob .................................................................................. 35
Separation ....................................................................... 95–96, 98
SHELVG ................................................................................... 105
Sibilant ........................................................................................ 95
[SIMUL] .......................................................................... 34, 39, 48
SIMUL ........................................................................................ 85
SINGLE ................................................................................. 93, 95
SLDN .......................................................................................... 98
Slow Attack ................................................................................. 99
SMF ........................................................... 151–153, 169–170, 179
SMF Folder ................................................................................ 162
SMF import ............................................................................... 152
SMF player ................................................................................ 151
SML .................................................................................... 36, 204
Smooth ...................................................................................... 115
Smpl Rate .................................................................................... 97
Smth .......................................................................................... 117
Soft Clip .................................................................................... 107
SONG ................................................................................ 145, 147
Song Arrangement ...................................................... 38, 120, 123
Song Backup ............................................................................. 145
Song Copy ................................................................................... 77
Song Drum Kit .......................................................................... 134
Song Erase ................................................................................... 77
Song Information ........................................................................ 62
Song Name .................................................................................. 78
Song New .................................................................................... 32
Song Optimize ...................................................................... 57, 78
Song Patch .................................................................... 36, 84, 113
Song Pattern ........................................................................ 38, 120
Song Protect ................................................................................ 79
Song Recover ............................................................................ 147
Song Select .................................................................................. 29
Song Select screen ....................................................................... 29
Speaker Simulator ..................................................................... 100
SplitH ........................................................................................ 106
SplitL ......................................................................................... 106
Starting Measure ....................................................................... 123
STD ............................................................................................. 93
STD (LV1) ............................................................................. 32, 62
STEP .................................................................................. 123, 130
Step ........................................................................................... 123
Step Recording .................................................................. 126, 130
STEREO MULTI .......................................................................... 91
Stereo recording .................................................................... 39, 48
Sub Mixer .......................................................................... 190, 198
Sustain ........................................................................................ 94
SYNC ........................................................................ 157–160, 198
Sync Gen ................................................................... 158, 160, 198
Sync Parameter ......................................................................... 198
Synchronizing ........................................................................... 157
SYS .................................................................................... 194, 198
System Parameter ..................................................................... 198
T
[TAP] .................................................................................. 38, 122
TAP ............................................................................................. 95
TEMPO ....................................................................................... 21
Tempo ......................................................... 38, 122–123, 127, 130
Thres ......................................................................................... 107
Threshold .............................................................................. 94, 97
TIME ........................................................................................... 21
Time between songs (Pre Gap) .................................................. 140
Time Signature .......................................................... 123, 127, 130
Time Stretch .............................................................................. 192
TimeStrtch ................................................................................. 192
TME/MES ....................................................................... 68, 71, 74
TMP ............................................................................................ 85
TO ............................................................................................. 199
229
Index
Section 9
TONE ........................................................................................ 149
Tone .................................................................................... 94, 111
Tone Load ......................................................... 135, 149, 171, 181
TONELOAD Folder .................................................................. 162
Top-Hi ........................................................................................ 93
Top-Mid ...................................................................................... 93
TOUCH ..................................................................................... 101
TRACK ............................................................................... 87, 135
Track ............................................................................... 39, 41, 48
Track At Once ........................................................................... 140
Track Copy ................................................................................. 67
Track Editing .............................................................................. 67
Track EQ ..................................................................... 43, 110, 112
Track Erase ................................................................................. 73
Track Exchange ........................................................................... 76
TRACK fader ......................................................................... 18, 29
TRACK MIXER ........................................................................... 18
Track Move ................................................................................. 70
Track Mute .................................................................................. 41
Treble .......................................................................................... 99
Tremolo/Pan ............................................................................ 100
TRK ..................................................................... 67, 70, 73, 75–76
TRM-SQR .................................................................................. 100
TRM-TRI ................................................................................... 100
[TUNER] ................................................................................... 188
Tuner ........................................................................................ 188
Tuning ........................................................................ 96, 188–189
Tuning guide ............................................................................ 188
Type .................................. 43, 94–96, 98, 100–101, 108, 111, 115
U
U EFX ........................................................................................ 195
Undo ........................................................................................... 57
[UNDO/REDO] .......................................................................... 57
UP ............................................................................................. 101
USB ........................................................................... 162, 164, 175
USB connector ............................................................................. 22
USB Folder ................................................................................ 163
USB screen ................................................................................ 164
User Patch ............................................................................. 36, 84
[UTILITY] ......................................................................... 198–199
V
V ............................................................................................... 120
Velocity ..................................................................... 127, 131–132
Verse ......................................................................................... 120
VO DRV ...................................................................................... 98
VO+AC.SIM ................................................................................ 92
VO+ACOUSTIC .......................................................................... 92
VO+GT AMP .............................................................................. 92
VOCAL MULTI ........................................................................... 90
VOICE TRANS ............................................................................ 90
Voice Transformer .................................................................... 100
Volume ....................................................................................... 99
VtgRack ...................................................................................... 94
[V-TRACK] ................................................................................. 49
V-Track ................................................................................. 14, 49
V-Track Selection screen ............................................................. 49
W
Wah ........................................................................................... 101
WAV ................................................................. 148, 150, 165, 176
WAV/AIFF Export ................................................... 150, 165, 176
WAV/AIFF File ................................................................ 171, 181
WAV/AIFF Import ................................................... 148, 167, 178
WAV/AIFF menu screen .......................................................... 148
Windows ........................................................................... 162, 164
Windows 2000 ........................................................................... 162
Windows Me ............................................................................. 162
Windows XP ............................................................................. 162
Wow Flt ...................................................................................... 96
WRITE ................................................................ 86, 104, 115, 141
Writing
Insert effects .......................................................................... 86
Mastering Tool Kit .............................................................. 104
Pitch Correction .................................................................. 115
Audio CD ........................................................................... 140
Waveform data ................................................................... 148
X
XCG ............................................................................................ 76
Z
[ZERO] ........................................................................................ 30
PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5 TRACK 6 TRACK 7/8
PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
EFFECTS COMMENTS
Track Sheet
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
RHYTHM
PAN
EQ Low
EQ High
CHO/DLY Send
REV Send
Project
Song Name Date
Artist Client
ARRANGE
Tempo:
PATTERN
Tempo:
Track Sheet
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE:
BROWN:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
NEUTRAL
LIVE
For the U.K.
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
For EU Countries
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NOTICE
AVIS
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name :
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
Telephone :
BR-900CD
Digital Recording Studio
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
..........................................................................................................
002c
•Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adaptor.
..........................................................................................................
003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.
..........................................................................................................
004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
..........................................................................................................
007
•Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
..........................................................................................................
008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with
the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the
installation matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may
use a different polarity, or be designed for a
different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
..........................................................................................................
009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements and
short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
...........................................................................................................
010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
...........................................................................................................
011
•Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
...........................................................................................................
012c
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” sheet when:
• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has
been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
•The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
...........................................................................................................
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
2
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
********** 2SX
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
BR-900CD Digital Recording Studio.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2005 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
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Printing Conventions in This Manual
•Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.
[PLAY]
PLAY button
[REC]
REC button
•Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which
you can refer.

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