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IMPORTANT NOTES
Main Features
Contents
Panel Descriptions
- Front Panel
- Rear Panel
Before You Play
- Install Batteries
- Making Connections
- Turning On/Off the Power
  - Turning on the power
  - Turning Off the Power
- Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Let’s Listen to the Demo
Let’s Play a Style
- Performing Styles with Selecting Patterns ([MANU])
- Performing Variations on Styles (VARIATION)
- Selecting Styles
- Changing the Tempo ([TEMPO])
  - Setting the Tempo by Tapping It Out (Tap Tempo)
- Changing the Key ([KEY SHIFT])
Let’s Use a Foot Switch
- Connecting the Foot Switch
- Using the Foot Switch
Let’s Perform with the Patterns Switched Automatically ([AUTO])
Let’s Change the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)
Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3
- The DR-3’s Performance Modes
- Style Play Mode
- Makeup of a Style
- Song Mode
- Switching the Pad Functions
- Main Screens and Functions
Chapter 2 Playing Styles (Manual Mode [MANU])
- How the Pads Work When Performing Styles
- Selecting Styles
- Selecting the Patterns to be Played
  - Starting/Stopping
  - How to Change Patterns
- Selecting Variations (VARIATION)
Chapter 3 Playing Styles (Auto Mode [AUTO])
- Selecting a Style
- Performing in Auto Mode
  - Changing the Pattern Progression in Auto Mode
Chapter 4 Controlling the Styles with a Foot Switch
- Starting and Stopping Performances
- Switching Verses
- Assigning Functions to the Foot Switch
Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)
- Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound ([SOUND SHAPE])
- Altering the Acoustic Characteristics of the Overall Sound ([AMBIENCE])
- Changing the Sound Shape Parameters
- Changing the Ambience Parameters
Chapter 6 Performing with the Pads
- Playing Drum Sounds
- Playing Percussion Sounds
- Playing Bass Sounds
- Selecting a Different Sound (VARIATION [KIT])
Chapter 7 Creating Styles
- Procedure for Creating Styles
- <1> Selecting a Number for the Style
- <2> Making the Settings for the New Style
- <3> Recording the Patterns
- <4> Confirming the Created Style
  - Performing the Created Style
  - Editing the Settings
- Naming, Copying, and Deleting Styles
- Copying and Deleting Patterns
  - Copying Patterns
  - Clearing Patterns
Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])
- What is a Song?
- Procedure for Creating Songs
- <1> Selecting a Number for the Song
- <2> Make the Settings for the New Song
  - Setting the Basic Tempo
  - Making the TSC Settings for the Song
- <3> Recording the Song
- <4> Editing Songs
- <5> Checking the Created Song
  - Performing the Created Song
  - Editing the Settings
- Naming, Copying, and Deleting Songs
- Performing Songs
Chapter 9 Changing the Operating Environment (System)
- How to Make the Settings
- Setting the Parts To Be Output from the OUTPUT Jacks
- Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity
- Setting the Reference Pitch for the Bass Part
- Changing the Volume of the Metronome Sound
Chapter 10 Creating Your Own Kits
- How to Make the Settings
- Selecting the Sounds Assigned to the Pads
- Setting the Volume
- Setting the Position of the Sound
- Naming the Kit
- Copying the Kit
Chapter 11 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices
- What is MIDI?
- Starting/Stopping and Synchronizing Performances on the DR-3 from an External MIDI Device
  - Setting the MIDI Channels
  - Setting Sync Mode
- Using An External MIDI Device to Play the DR-3
- Using the DR-3 to Record Performances Played by External MIDI Devices
Troubleshooting
Message List
Parameter List
Instrument/Bass Tone List
Preset Kit List
Preset Style List
MIDI Implementation Chart
Specifications
Index

Owner’s Manual

03236845 1*SX

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-3 Dr. Rhythm.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–4)

• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 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.

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Printing Conventions in This Manual

• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.

[SONG] SONG button

START [ ] START button

• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer.

CORPORATION.

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.

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.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or

replace parts within it (except when

this manual provides specific instruc-

tions directing you to do so). Refer all

servicing to your retailer, the nearest

Roland Service Center, or an autho-

rized Roland distributor, as listed on

the “Information” page.

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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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008b

• Use only the specified AC adaptor

(PSA-series), and 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!

..................................................................................................

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.

010

• This unit, either alone or in combi-

nation 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 “Infor-

mation” page 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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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.

..................................................................................................

014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

..................................................................................................

015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply

cord to share an outlet with an unrea-

sonable 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.

..................................................................................................

019

• Batteries must never be recharged,

heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire

or water.

..................................................................................................

101b

• The unit and the AC adaptor should

be located so their location or position

does not interfere with their proper

ventilation.

..................................................................................................

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.

..................................................................................................

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.

..................................................................................................

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.

..................................................................................................

106

•Never climb on top of, nor place heavy

objects on the unit.

..................................................................................................

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.

..................................................................................................

108b

•Before moving the unit, disconnect the

AC adaptor and all cords coming from

external devices.

..................................................................................................

109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the

power and unplug the AC adaptor

from the outlet (P. 16).

..................................................................................................

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. 15).

• 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 regula-

tions for their safe disposal that may

be observed in the region in which you

live.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

291a

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–4, 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.

306b

• Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of

these batteries may be limited, however, since

their primary purpose was to enable testing.

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 communica-

tions 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 discolor-

ation and/or deformation.

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 paper.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore

the contents of data that was stored in another

MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) 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 equiv-

alent packaging materials.

Main Features

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Making Your Own Rhythm Pattern Arrangements with Style Play

With the DR-3, you can enjoy performing rhythm patterns made up of drum and bass sounds.

You can add fill-ins and switch patterns while you play, making it easy to develop choruses,

bridges, and solos for your songs.

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100 Different Preset Styles

The DR-3 comes with 100 different prepared Styles in a variety of genres, including Rock, Funk,

Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, and more. You can also create up to 100 of your own original Styles.

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TSC (Total Sound Control) Function

This includes two types of effects, “Sound Shape,” which adjusts the overall tone of the sound,

and “Ambience,” which alters the overall acoustic characteristics.

This feature makes it easy to attain the sound you want, whether it be a harder sound for Rock,

an acoustic sound for Jazz, or the sound you get when performing live on stage.

Sound Shape and Ambience each includes eight presets and eight memories you can use to store

your own favorite settings.

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Control the DR-3 with a Foot Switch

The DR-3 allows you to connect up to two (optional) foot switches. You can use your foot to

control the DR-3 as you perform, making this perfect for jam sessions and live performances.

You can a variety of functions to the foot switches, including switching patterns and turning the

Variation function on and off.

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Variation Function Lets You Enjoy a Wide Variety of Arrangements

The DR-3 includes a Variation function that lets you play different arrangements within songs,

for example arrangements to build up the excitement, quieter ones for vocal solos, along with a

wide variety of other arrangements.

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Produce Rhythm Patterns Automatically in Auto Mode

In Auto mode, you can produce songs by having the rhythm patterns be changed automatically

every eight or sixteen measures, allowing you to enjoy jam sessions once you start a song,

without having to operate the DR-3.

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High-Quality Instrument Sounds–Ghost Notes, Too

The DR-3 features special “soft shot,” “double shot,” and “buzz shot” sounds for use as snare

ghost notes. Using these makes it possible to get even more realistic rhythm patterns.

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Dynamics-Capable Pad Keys

The pad keys on the DR-3 are capable of producing dynamics. The volume changes in response

to the force you use to play the pads.

This lets you alter the sound you play depending on how hard you hit the pads, such as for hard

shots and soft shots on the snare.

Main Features

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Setting the Tempo with Tap Tempo Function

You can set tempos just by tapping the button at the desired timing.

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Key Shift Function

You can easily change the key in which you are playing.

You can also easily get flat-tuning of a guitar, or match the key used by a different instrument,

such as a sax.

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Convenient Song Composing and Performing Functions

While basically following procedures similar to those used in performing Styles, you can create

songs intuitively with the panel pads.

After you create a song, you can add cymbal crashes, change bass phrases, and edit specific

portions of songs.

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Synchronize Performances with Digital Recorders and Sequencers

Using MIDI, you can synchronize performances with digital recorders (such as those in the BR

Series) and sequencers, or start and stop the DR-3 using a GT-6.

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Equipped with Both Phono Jacks and Phone Jacks

In addition to 1/4” phone jacks, the DR-3 also features RCA phono jacks, which let you connect

a variety of other devices, such as mixers, amps, and audio systems.

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Compact Body

The DR-3 is lightweight, compact, and very portable. And since the unit can be powered with

batteries, you can use it just about anywhere.

Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................... 5

Main Features ......................................................................................... 6

Panel Descriptions ............................................................................... 12

Before You Play .................................................................................... 15

Install Batteries.......................................................................................................... 15

Making Connections................................................................................................. 16

Turning On/Off the Power ..................................................................................... 17

Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ................................................ 18

Quick Start.......................................................20

Let’s Listen to the Demo...................................................................... 21

Let’s Play a Style .................................................................................. 22

Performing Styles with Selecting Patterns ([MANU]) ........................................ 22

Performing Variations on Styles (VARIATION).................................................. 24

Selecting Styles.......................................................................................................... 26

Changing the Tempo ([TEMPO]) ........................................................................... 27

Setting the Tempo by Tapping It Out (Tap Tempo)..................................... 27

Changing the Key ([KEY SHIFT]) .......................................................................... 28

Let’s Use a Foot Switch ....................................................................... 29

Connecting the Foot Switch .................................................................................... 29

Using the Foot Switch .............................................................................................. 30

Let’s Perform with the Patterns Switched Automatically ([AUTO]) ....... 31

Let’s Change the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC) ...... 32

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3.......................................................... 34

The DR-3’s Performance Modes ............................................................................. 34

Style Play Mode ........................................................................................................ 34

Makeup of a Style ..................................................................................................... 35

Song Mode ................................................................................................................. 37

Switching the Pad Functions................................................................................... 37

Main Screens and Functions.................................................................................... 38

Starting and Stopping Performances and Recording ................................... 40

Adjusting the Tempo ([TEMPO]).................................................................... 41

Changing the Key of the Performance ([KEY SHIFT])................................. 42

Chapter 2 Playing Styles (Manual Mode [MANU]) ............................. 43

How the Pads Work When Performing Styles .............................................. 43

Selecting Styles.......................................................................................................... 43

Selecting the Patterns to be Played......................................................................... 44

Starting/Stopping.............................................................................................. 44

How to Change Patterns................................................................................... 44

Selecting Variations (VARIATION) ....................................................................... 45

Contents

Chapter 3 Playing Styles (Auto Mode [AUTO]) .................................. 46

Selecting a Style......................................................................................................... 46

Performing in Auto Mode ....................................................................................... 46

Changing the Pattern Progression in Auto Mode......................................... 47

Chapter 4 Controlling the Styles with a Foot Switch ........................ 48

Starting and Stopping Performances ..................................................................... 48

Switching Verses....................................................................................................... 48

Assigning Functions to the Foot Switch................................................................ 49

Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC).......... 51

Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound ([SOUND SHAPE]) .......................... 51

Altering the Acoustic Characteristics of the Overall Sound ([AMBIENCE])... 52

Changing the Sound Shape Parameters ................................................................ 53

How to Make the Settings ................................................................................ 53

Changing the Equalizer Parameters ............................................................... 53

Changing the Compressor Parameters........................................................... 54

Naming the Settings .......................................................................................... 55

Copying the Settings ......................................................................................... 55

Changing the Ambience Parameters ..................................................................... 56

How to Make the Settings ................................................................................ 56

Changing the Ambience Parameters .............................................................. 56

Naming the Settings .......................................................................................... 57

Copying the Settings ......................................................................................... 57

Chapter 6 Performing with the Pads................................................... 58

Playing Drum Sounds.............................................................................................. 59

Playing Percussion Sounds ..................................................................................... 59

Playing Bass Sounds................................................................................................. 59

Selecting a Different Sound (VARIATION [KIT])................................................ 60

Chapter 7 Creating Styles.................................................................... 61

Procedure for Creating Styles ................................................................................. 61

<1> Selecting a Number for the Style .................................................................... 62

<2> Making the Settings for the New Style .......................................................... 62

Setting the Tempo for the Style ....................................................................... 62

Setting the Beat................................................................................................... 62

Setting Up the Kit .............................................................................................. 63

Changing the Sound to Be Muted ................................................................... 63

Making the TSC Settings for the Style ............................................................ 64

Determining the Number of Measures for Each Pattern ............................. 64

<3> Recording the Patterns ..................................................................................... 65

Using Realtime Recording................................................................................ 65

• Recording the Drum Part .............................................................................. 65

• Recording the Bass Part................................................................................. 66

Using Step Recording........................................................................................ 67

• Recording the Drum Part .............................................................................. 67

• Recording the Bass Part................................................................................. 68

Adding Dynamics to the Sounds (Velocity Edit).......................................... 69

Transposing the Pattern’s Bass Part................................................................ 70

Playing Back Recorded Patterns...................................................................... 70

Contents

<4> Confirming the Created Style.......................................................................... 70

Performing the Created Style........................................................................... 70

Editing the Settings............................................................................................ 70

Naming, Copying, and Deleting Styles ................................................................. 71

Naming the Style ............................................................................................... 71

Copying the Style............................................................................................... 71

Clearing the Style............................................................................................... 72

Copying and Deleting Patterns .............................................................................. 72

Copying Patterns ............................................................................................... 72

Clearing Patterns ............................................................................................... 73

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG]) ....................... 74

What is a Song? .................................................................................................. 74

Procedure for Creating Songs ................................................................................. 74

<1> Selecting a Number for the Song .................................................................... 75

<2> Make the Settings for the New Song.............................................................. 75

Setting the Basic Tempo.................................................................................... 75

Making the TSC Settings for the Song ............................................................ 76

<3> Recording the Song........................................................................................... 76

When Using Step Recording ............................................................................ 76

When Using Realtime Recording .................................................................... 77

Editing Notes to Drum Parts and Bass Parts in the Song ............................ 78

<4> Editing Songs..................................................................................................... 80

Adding Patterns In the Song (INSERT).......................................................... 80

Deleting Specified Segments (DELETE)......................................................... 81

Copying Specified Segments (COPY)............................................................. 82

Changing the Tempo Part Way Through a Song (TEMPO)........................ 83

<5> Checking the Created Song ............................................................................. 83

Performing the Created Song........................................................................... 83

Editing the Settings............................................................................................ 83

Naming, Copying, and Deleting Songs................................................................. 84

Naming the Song ............................................................................................... 84

Copying the Song .............................................................................................. 84

Clearing the Song............................................................................................... 85

Performing Songs ..................................................................................................... 85

Performing Songs .............................................................................................. 85

Switching Patterns With a Foot Switch .......................................................... 86

Playing Multiple Songs Continuously (Song Chain) ................................... 87

Chapter 9 Changing the Operating Environment (System).............. 88

How to Make the Settings ................................................................................ 88

Setting the Parts To Be Output from the OUTPUT Jacks.................................... 89

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity.................................................................................. 89

Setting the Reference Pitch for the Bass Part ........................................................ 89

Changing the Volume of the Metronome Sound................................................. 89

Chapter 10 Creating Your Own Kits.................................................... 90

How to Make the Settings ................................................................................ 90

Selecting the Sounds Assigned to the Pads........................................................... 91

Setting the Volume ................................................................................................... 91

Setting the Position of the Sound ........................................................................... 91

Naming the Kit.......................................................................................................... 91

Copying the Kit......................................................................................................... 92

Contents

Chapter 11 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices ............... 93

What is MIDI? .................................................................................................... 93

Starting/Stopping and Synchronizing Performances on the DR-3

from an External MIDI Device................................................................................ 93

Setting the MIDI Channels ............................................................................... 94

Setting Sync Mode ............................................................................................. 95

Using An External MIDI Device to Play the DR-3............................................... 95

Using the DR-3 to Record Performances Played by External MIDI Devices ... 96

Appendices......................................................98

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 99

Message List ....................................................................................... 100

Parameter List..................................................................................... 101

Instrument/Bass Tone List ................................................................ 104

Preset Kit List ..................................................................................... 106

Preset Style List.................................................................................. 116

MIDI Implementation .......................................................................... 117

MIDI Implementation Chart ................................................................ 120

Specifications ..................................................................................... 122

Index .................................................................................................... 123

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

fig.Panel

1. Display

* The explanations in this manual include

illustrations that depict what should

typically be shown by the display. Note,

however, that your unit may incorporate a

newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g.,

includes newer sounds), so what you actually

see in the display may not always match what

appears in the manual.

2. VALUE dial

Selects Styles and songs.

You can set tempos by rotating the dial

after pressing the TEMPO button (11).

This is also used during editing to input

settings values.

3. MODE button

MANU (Manual) button

Press this button to switch to Manual

mode, in which you perform by switching

the patterns yourself.

AUTO button

Press this button to switch to Auto mode,

in which the patterns are switched

automatically during play of Styles.

SONG button

Press this button to switch to Song mode,

in which you play songs.

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Panel Descriptions

START button

Starts and pauses Styles/songs playback

or recording.

STOP button

This stops the performance of the Styles or

songs.

STEP REC button

This starts Step Recording of Styles and

songs.

Pressing START button during Step

Recording then starts Realtime Recording.

5. EDIT button

Uses this when making settings related to

the performance and the usage

environment for the DR-3.

6. / /

/EXIT /

/ENTER buttons

The four buttons, , , and

are called the cursor buttons.

Cursor buttons are used to select

parameters and changes screens (pages).

EXIT button is pressed to stop an operation.

ENTER button is used to “lock in” a value

you’ve set or to execute an operation.

7. TSC (Total Sound Control)

buttons

SOUND SHAPE button

Adjusts the overall tone of the sound.

AMBIENCE button

Alters the acoustic characteristics of the

overall sound.

8. PTN button

* These are indicated in this manual as [ ].

Press this button to switch patterns with

the pads (12).

When this button is ON (lit), the 9–12

buttons switch to the following functions.

9. VARIATION buttons

PTN button

The Pattern’s variation is played.

KIT button

Plays with the Kit’s variation sound.

MUTE button

Some instrument sounds of the pattern are

muted.

10. KEY SHIFT button

Changes the key of the Patterns and songs

(transposing).

11. TEMPO (TAP) button

Adjusts the tempo.

You can tap this button at least four times

to set the tempo to the interval between the

taps.

12. Pattern Pads

When the PTN button (8) is on, you can

switch the patterns with these eight pads.

13. INST (Instrument) button

Press this button to use the pads to play

drum and bass sounds.

When this button is on (lit), the 9–12

buttons play the drum and bass sounds.

Also, you can press this button to switch

the sound groups for the pads (14).

14. Pads

When INST button (13) is ON (lit), drum

and bass sounds are played with these

pads.

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

fig.jack

1. MIDI IN connector

External MIDI device can be connected to this connector.

2. FOOT SW (Switch) jack

By connecting a foot switch, you can obtain pedal control over the start and stop of performances,

switching the patterns, or other actions.

3. OUTPUT jack R (MONO) / L (PHONES)

Provides output of the audio signals. Connect to your amp, stereo system, or similar equipment.

For monaural output use the R (MONO) jack.

For a set of headphones use the L (PHONES) jack.

* You cannot get monaural output while simultaneously using the headphones.

4. OUTPUT jack R / L

Provides output of the audio signals. Connect to your amp, stereo system, or similar equipment.

Connect cables having RCA phono plugs here.

5. VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume from the OUTPUT jacks.

6. POWER switch

Switches the power on and off.

7. AC Adaptor jack

You can use a separately sold AC adapter (BOSS PSA series).

8. Security Slot ( )

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Before You Play

Install Batteries

Make sure that the power is turned off.

fig.00-01

Remove the battery cover on the unit’s underside.

Insert six AA batteries in the battery case, taking care

to ensure that the positive (+) and negative (-)

terminals are not reversed.

fig.00-02

Close the battery cover.

NOTE

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

uttons or controls get

damaged.

NOTE

When turning the unit upside-

down, handle with care to

avoid dropping it, or allowing

it to fall or tip over.

We recommend the use of

alkaline batteries for extended

attery life.

NOTE

Do not mix new batteries with

partially used batteries, and do

not mix batteries of differing

types.

When the battery power

egins to run low, “Battery

Low!” appears in the display

when the power is turned on.

When this occurs, replace with

new (six AA) batteries.

Before You Play

Making Connections

The DR-3 is not equipped with an internal amp or speakers. To

hear sound, either connect an amplifier and speakers or use stereo

headphones.

Audio cables, MIDI cables, Stereo headphones, and foot switches

are not included. Please purchase these items from your dealer.

Before you begin making connections, confirm the

following.

• Is the volume level of the DR-3 or connected amp turned all the

way down?

• Is the power to the DR-3 or connected amp turned off?

fig.00-03

Connect the amp and audio gear, or the headphones

as shown in the diagram.

In order to take full advantage of the DR-3’s sound we

recommend that you play it in stereo.

When using the system in mono, connect to the OUTPUT R

(MONO) jack.

NOTE

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 with

the DR-3.

Stereo Headphones

Foot Switch AC Adoptor

(PSA-series: option)

Monitor Speaker Audio Set

For instructions on connecting

to the MIDI connectors, refer

to p. 93.

For instructions on

connecting to the FOOT

SW jack, refer to p. 29.

NOTE

You cannot get monaural

output while simultaneously

using the headphones.

Before You Play

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Turning On/Off the Power

■Turning on the power

Once the connections have been completed (p. 16), 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.

Before you turn the power on, make sure of the

following points.

• Are external devices connected correctly?

• Is the volume level of the DR-3 or connected amp turned all the

way down?

Turn on the POWER switch located on the rear panel

of the DR-3.

fig.00-04

Turn on the power of the amp.

Press the flashing [INTRO/START] button to start the performance.

Rotate the VOLUME knob on the rear panel to adjust the DR-3’s

volume level.

fig.00-05

Also adjust the volume levels for amps and other connected gear.

■Turning Off the Power

Before turning off the DR-3’s power, make sure that:

• Is the volume level of the DR-3 or connected amp turned all the

way down?

Switch off any amps and other external equipment.

Turn off the power of the DR-3.

Press STOP [ ] to stop the

performance.

NOTE

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.

Before You Play

Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

This returns all settings on the DR-3 to the values they had when

the unit shipped from the factory. This is called Factory Reset.

fig.00-06p

With the performance stopped, press [EDIT].

fig.00-07d

Press [ ] to select a <SYSTEM>.

fig.00-08d

Press [ENTER].

fig.00-09d

2, 4

3, 5, 6

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Press [ ] to select a <FACTORY RESET>.

fig.00-10d

Press [ENTER].

A message confirming that you want to proceed with Factory

Reset is displayed.

fig.00-11d

To cancel, press [EXIT].

To execute Factory Reset, press [ENTER].

Factory Reset is executed.

When Factory Reset is done, the previous screen is displayed.

All of the settings are restored to their original factory status.

Quick Start

This Quick Start manual describes how to enjoy performing the

rhythm used in the DR-3’s Styles.

Pre-programmed Styles are provided in Rock, Jazz, and a variety of

other musical genres.

Once you select a Style in the desired genre, you can put together

backing that matches your own performances by switching Patterns.

The Patterns prepared for each Style include not only an “intro” and

“ending,” but up to three types of “fill-ins” and “verses” (main rhythm

patterns). You can perform the rhythm in a variety of ways.

Let’s Listen to the Demo

Now listen to the demo performance, which brings the DR-3’s

“Styles” to life.

The “Patterns” in the demo performance are switched

automatically. The pattern pads light when the corresponding

Patterns are playing.

fig.QS-01p

Hold down [MANU] and press [AUTO].

The DR-3 switches to Demo mode, and the performance begins.

If a Pattern or song is playing, press STOP [ ] to stop the

performance, then perform Step 1.

fig.QS-02d

The Style name which is playing, is displayed.

Press STOP [ ] to stop the demo performance.

If you want to listen to the demo performance again, press START

[].

Styles and Patterns —

Song performances require

rhythm patterns that vary a

little for each section of the

performance (intro, fill-ins,

ending, and so on). The DR-3

features eight prepared

rhythm patterns expressing

these variations within the

songs. Eight patterns are

grouped together in what is

called a “Style.” The DR-3

features 100 pre-programmed

internal Styles (Preset Styles)

to suit a variety of musical

genres. You can also put

together your own

combinations of Patterns to

create whole new Styles (User

Styles).

NOTE

You cannot switch Patterns by

pressing the pattern pads

while the demo performance is

playing. For information about

performances which do allow

you to switch the Patterns,

refer to “Let’s Play a Style” (p.

22).

NOTE

Unauthorized use of this

material for purposes other

than private, personal

enjoyment is a violation of

applicable laws.

When using [MANU],

[AUTO], or [SONG] to switch

modes, stop the performance

first before you press the

utton.

Let’s Play a Style

There are two ways to perform Styles, using “Manual mode,” in

which you switch the Pattern yourself, or “Auto mode,” where

the DR-3 switches Patterns automatically.

Now, try performing in Manual mode.

Performing Styles with Selecting Patterns ([MANU])

Each Style includes eight prepared rhythm patterns; intro, fill-in

A, verse A, fill-in B, verse B, fill-in C, verse C and ending.

In Manual mode, you play switching Patterns yourself.

fig.QS-03p

With the performance stopped, press [MANU] so the

button lights up.

This puts the DR-3 in Manual mode.

The Style screen appears in the display.

fig.QS-04d

For more information on

“Auto mode,” please refer to

p. 31.

Pattern Pad

Style No. Style Name

TempoBeatMeasure

If [INST] is lit, then drum or

ass sounds are played when

you press the pads (p. 58).

To switch Patterns with the

pads, press [ ] so that this

utton lights up.

Let’s Play a Style

Press [INTRO/START] to start the performance from

the intro.

Press one of the pattern pads to switch Patterns.

The Patterns assigned to the pattern pads are shown below.

When you press a pattern pad, the pattern for the pad you've

pressed will start playing as soon as the one that's currently

playing has finished.

When you press [FILL], the fill-in is played, and then the verse

corresponding to that fill-in is automatically played. For example,

if you press [FILL A], the DR-3 automatically switches to [VERSE

A] after the fill-in.

When you press [ENDING/STOP], the ending is

played and then the performance stops.

Pad

Name

INTRO/

START FILL A VERSE A FILL B VERSE B FILL C VERSE C ENDING/

STOP

Descrip-

tion

After the

intro is

played, the

Style pro-

ceeds to

Verse A.

After Fill-In

A is played,

the Style

proceeds to

Verse A.

This is the

main per-

formance

Pattern.

After Fill-In

B is played,

the Style

proceeds to

Verse B.

This is a

comple-

mentary

Pattern to

Verse A.

After Fill-In

C is played,

the Style

proceeds to

Verse C.

This is the

most elab-

orate of

the Pat-

terns A–C.

The ending

is played,

and then

the perfor-

mance

stops.

When you press a pattern pad

other than [INTRO/START],

the performance begins from

that pattern.

What is a Fill-In? —These are

lively performance Patterns

inserted in spaces between

phrases and other points in

songs and Styles. Fill-ins of up

to one whole measure in

length are played according to

when you press the [FILL].

To stop the Style without

having the ending played,

press STOP [ ].

Let’s Play a Style

Performing Variations on Styles (VARIATION)

You can use the three VARIATION buttons to add variety to the

performance, even with the same Style.

fig.QS-05p

With the performance stopped, press [MANU] so the

button lights up.

This puts the DR-3 in Manual mode.

When you press [INTRO/START], the performance

starts from the intro.

Press VARIATION [PTN].

VARIATION [PTN] lights up, and the variation for the Pattern

currently being performed is played.

When you press VARIATION [PTN] once again, the button’s

light goes out, and the original Pattern is played.

Button

Name PTN KIT MUTE

Description The Pattern’s vari-

ation is played.

This substitutes

the kits, thereby

changing the tone.

This mutes a part

of the drum set.

What is a Kit? — These are

sounds, selected from those

uilt into the DR-3, consisting

of 26 drum sounds and one

ass sound that are grouped

together as a single set.

The settings used when you

press a VARIATION button

differ according to the Style.

You can use the VARIATION

uttons not only in Manual

mode, but in Auto mode and

Song mode (p. 37) as well.

NOTE

The VARIATION [PTN]

utton does not have any

effect on patterns other than

verses.

VARIATION Button

3, 4, 5

Let’s Play a Style

Press VARIATION [KIT].

VARIATION [KIT] lights up, and the drum set and bass sounds

changes.

When you press VARIATION [KIT] once again, the button’s light

goes out, and the original Pattern is played.

Press VARIATION [MUTE].

VARIATION [MUTE] lights up, and a part of sounds are muted.

When you press VARIATION [MUTE] once again, the button’s

light goes out, and the muted sounds play again.

When you press [ENDING/STOP], the ending is

played and then the performance stops.

With some Styles, the sound

may not change.

Let’s Play a Style

Selecting Styles

The DR-3 comes with 100 pre-programmed Styles already built

in.

Now try listening to some of the different Styles.

fig.QS-06p

With the performance stopped, press [MANU] so the

button lights up.

The Style screen appears in the display.

fig.QS-04d

Turn the VALUE dial to select a Style.

Press [INTRO/START] to start the performance from

the intro.

You can change Styles by turning the VALUE dial, even during

the performance.

When you press [ENDING/STOP], the ending is

played and then the performance stops.

You can also create your own

Styles. For more information,

refer to “Chapter 7 Creating

Styles” (p. 61).

If you switch the style during

its performance, a “ ” mark

appears in front of the style

name which will be played

next.

The style switches after the

currently playing pattern ends,

and the “ ” mark disappears.

Style No. Style Name

TempoBeatMeasure

When you press a pattern pad

other than [INTRO/START],

the performance begins from

that pattern.

“Preset Style List” (p. 116)

Let’s Play a Style

Changing the Tempo ([TEMPO])

Now let’s try changing the performance tempo.

fig.QS-08p

Press [TEMPO (TAP)].

The Tempo screen appears.

fig.QS-09d

Adjust the tempo with the VALUE dial.

The tempo can be set to any value from 20 to 260.

Press [EXIT] to return you to the previous screen.

■Setting the Tempo by Tapping It Out (Tap Tempo)

You can have the tempo be set to match an interval that you’ve

demonstrated by tapping the button. This function is called “Tap

Tempo.”

Press [TEMPO (TAP)] at least four times.

The interval between presses of the button is set as the tempo.

Let’s Play a Style

Changing the Key ([KEY SHIFT])

You can perform Styles in different keys (transposed).

This function is called “Key Shift.”

fig.QS-10p

Press [KEY SHIFT].

The Key Shift screen appears.

fig.QS-11d

Set the key with the VALUE dial.

You can set the value in semitone units within the range from -12

to +12, or one octave lower to one octave higher.

This changes the key of the performance.

Press [EXIT] to return you to the previous screen.

To return to the original key, press [KEY SHIFT], then set the key

to “0” using the VALUE dial.

Let’s Use a Foot Switch

You can use a foot switch (such as the optional FS-5U) to start and

stop performances and switch verses (p. 23). This is convenient, as

it allows you to switch the Patterns with your foot.

You can connect up to two foot switches.

Connecting the Foot Switch

Connect the foot switch to the FOOT SW jack on the

rear panel.

fig.QS-14

When Connecting Two Foot Switches

With the factory settings, foot switches connected using the plug

with a white ring are used for starting and stopping

performances, and foot switches connected using the plug with a

red ring are used for switching verses.

PCS-31: Option

White

Start/Stop

(

Performance

)

(Switching Verses)

Red

NOTE

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

connecting a foot switch.

NOTE

A special PCS-31 cable

(optional) is required when

connecting two foot switches.

When connecting the foot

switch (the optional FS-5U) to

the FOOT SW jack, set the

polarity switch as shown in the

following figure.

Polarity Switch

You can change the foot switch

functions. For more details,

refer to “Assigning Functions

to the Foot Switch” (p. 49).

Let’s Use a Foot Switch

Using the Foot Switch

The example here describes use of the DR-3 with two foot

switches connected.

When you have only one foot switch connected, you can only use

it to start and stop the performance.

With the performance stopped, press [MANU] so the

button lights up.

This puts the DR-3 in Manual mode.

When you press the foot switch connected with the

plug with a white ring, the performance begins.

The performance starts from the intro.

Pressing the foot switch connected with the plug that

has a red ring switches to the next verse after the

verse currently being played.

When you press the foot switch connected with the

plug with the white ring, the ending is played, and

then the performance stops.

You can change the foot switch

functions. For more details,

refer to “Assigning Functions

to the Foot Switch” (p. 49).

When you press the foot

switch with the red ring, a fill-

in is played after the verse

currently being played, and

the performance switches to

the next verse. Pressing the

foot switch while Verse A is

playing switches the

performance to Verse B,

pressing the foot switch

during Verse B switches the

performance to Verse C, and

pressing the foot switch

during Verse C switches the

performance to Verse A.

By continuing to press the foot

switch, you can select

subsequent verses according to

the number of times you press

the foot switch.

Let’s Perform with the Patterns Switched

Automatically ([AUTO])

When you perform Styles in Auto mode, the DR-3 switches the

Patterns automatically, even without the pattern pads being

pressed.

This lets you enjoy session-like performances without having to

take your hands off the guitar or other instrument you are playing.

fig.QS-12p

With the performance stopped, press [AUTO] so the

button lights up.

This puts the DR-3 in Auto mode.

fig.QS-13d

Press [INTRO/START] to start the performance from

the intro.

In Auto mode, the Patterns are played automatically, repeating the

sequence of INTRO

→

VERSE A

→

FILL B

→

VERSE B

→

FILL C

→

VERSE C

→

FILL A

→

VERSE A... and so on (according to the factory

settings).

When you press [ENDING/STOP], the ending is

played and then the performance stops.

You can change the Pattern

progression in Auto mode. For

more details, refer to

“Changing the Pattern

Progression in Auto Mode” (p.

47).

To stop the Style without

having the ending played,

press STOP [ ].

Let’s Change the Overall Tone of the

Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

“TSC,” short for “Total Sound Control,” is a function that lets you

change the acoustic effects for the overall performance just by

pressing a few buttons.

TSC includes two types of effect, “Sound Shape,” which changes

the overall tone of the sound, and “Ambience,” which alters the

overall acoustic characteristics.

fig.QS-16p

With the performance stopped, press [MANU] or

[AUTO] so the button lights up.

Press [INTRO/START] to start the performance.

Press TSC [SOUND SHAPE].

The TSC screen is displayed.

fig.QS-17d

Turn the VALUE dial to select a Sound Shape effect.

You can save your preferred

“Sound Shape” and

“Ambience” settings.

For more details, refer to

“Changing the Sound Shape

Parameters” (p. 53) and

“Changing the Ambience

Parameters” (p. 56).

4, 8

7, 9

3, 5

6, 10

Let’s Change the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

Press [SOUND SHAPE] so the button lights up.

Sound Shape is applied to the performance.

Each time you press [SOUND SHAPE], it alternately turns the

button on (lit) and off (unlit).

Press [EXIT] to return you to the previous screen.

Press TSC [AMBIENCE].

The TSC screen is displayed.

fig.QS-18d

Turn the VALUE dial to select a Ambience effect.

Press [AMBIENCE] so the button light up.

Ambience is applied to the performance.

Each time you press [AMBIENCE], it alternately turns the button

on (lit) and off (unlit).

Press [EXIT] to return you to the previous screen.

When you press [ENDING/STOP], the ending is played and then

the performance stops.

For more details about Sound

Shape and Ambience, refer to

“Chapter 5 Changing the

Overall Tone of the Sound and

Acoustics (TSC)” (p. 51).

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

The DR-3’s Performance Modes

The DR-3 features two performance modes, Style Play mode, in which the rhythm patterns are

switched as you play, and Song mode, in which you create data by arranging the patterns

beforehand, and then perform.

Furthermore, “Style Play mode” features a Manual mode, in which you switch the rhythm

patterns yourself, and an Auto mode, where the rhythm patterns are switched automatically.

A Style contains a set of rhythm patterns that are needed for performance of a song.

In order to perform a song, you need to have different rhythm patterns set in different parts of

the song. For example, a rhythm pattern may change like this: Intro/melody A/melody B/

chorus/ending. To express the variation in such a song, each Style includes eight prepared

rhythm patterns.

The DR-3 includes 100 different Preset Styles (internal Styles) in rock, jazz, and various other

genres, so you can play all the rhythm patterns for a single song by selecting the genre you want

to play in and then switching the patterns.

A Song is created by arranging the sequence of rhythm patterns that make up the song.

You can also create a song by setting up a sequence of patterns from different Styles. What's

more, you can prepare further song data after you have created a song by editing parts of a song,

for example by changing bass phrases.

Switch between these three modes with the MODE button shown below.

fig.01-mode

Style Play Mode

Manual Mode

Switch to Manual mode by pressing the MODE [MANU] button.

In Manual mode, you can switch patterns by pressing the pattern pads. You can perform freely

as you switch the patterns.

Auto Mode

Switch to Auto mode by pressing the MODE [AUTO] button.

In AUTO mode, you can have patterns switch automatically after the performance starts, which

then lets you enjoy jamming.

*When using a MODE button to switch modes, stop the performance first before you press the button.

Manual

Mode

Auto

Mode

Song

Mode

Style Play Mode

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

Makeup of a Style

fig.01-01

Patterns

The following eight patterns are set up for the different parts of the song.

Each of the eight patterns is assigned to a pattern pad. Press the pattern pads as the Style is

played to switch the patterns.

fig.01-03p

Pattern Name Description

INTRO This is played at the beginning of the song.

VERSE A, B, C

These are the main performance Patterns.

A is the basic performance Pattern, and B and C are Patterns complemen-

tary to Verse A.

FILL A, B, C

These are lively performance Patterns inserted in spaces between phrases

and other points in songs. Select Fill-In A, B, or C according to the verse you

want to have played after the fill-in.

ENDING This is the performance Pattern used to finish the song.

Sound Shape

Variation

Mute

KitKit

PatternsPatterns

TSC

Tempo

Style

Sound

Shape

Preset

User

Ambience

Preset

User

254

255

256

Instrument

TOM3

BASS

KICK

SNR1

No.128

SNR2

TOM3

BASS

Bass Tone

Kit

TOM3

BASS

KICK

SNR1

No.1

SNR2

TOM3

BASS

TOM3

BASS

KICK

SNR1

Variation

SNR2

TOM3

BASS

TOM3

BASS

KICK

SNR1

Kit

SNR2

TOM3

BASS

Verse A Verse B Verse C

Intro EndingFill A Verse A Fill B Verse B Fill C Verse C

Variation

Patterns

TSC

Kit

Pattern Pad

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

Kits

The drum, percussion, and bass sounds used in performing patterns are referred to as “kits.”

The Styles have predetermined kits assigned to them, so you can change kits by changing Styles,

and thus change the sounds played with the pads.

Variation

Variation is a function that alters performances, for example building up the performance or

toning it down.

There are three kinds of variations, [PTN] (Pattern), [KIT], and [MUTE].

The three kinds of variations are switched on and off with the VARIATION [PTN], [KIT] and

[MUTE].

fig.01-vari

TSC

“TSC,” short for “Total Sound Control,” is a function that lets you change the overall tone of the

sound and acoustics.

TSC includes two kinds of effects, “SOUND SHAPE” and “AMBIENCE.”

“SOUND SHAPE” adjusts the overall tone of the sound with a three-band equalizer and three-

band compressor that are used to boost or cut specific pitches (frequency bands).

“AMBIENCE” adjusts the breadth of the sound by altering the acoustic characteristics of the

sound.

You can select the TSC settings that sound best with each Style, and you can switch [SOUND

SHAPE] and [AMBIENCE] on and off independently.

fig.01-tsc

Tempo

Each Style includes a tempo setting suited to that Style.

After you select a Style, you can perform with a different tempo, and even change the tempo

while the performance is in progress.

[PTN] [KIT] [MUTE]

This alternates the Pattern. This substitutes the kits,

thereby changing the sound.

This mutes a part of the drum

set. This is used to tone down the

performance and bring solos out

to the forefront.

Pattern Kit Mute

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

Song Mode

Switch to Song mode by pressing the MODE [SONG] button.

In Song mode, you create songs by recording the sequence in which the patterns are to be

played, or play the song that you have created.

*When using a MODE button to switch modes, stop the performance first before you press the button.

Switching the Pad Functions

The DR-3’s [ ] and [INST] are used to switch between two different functions.

Specifying Patterns with the Pads ([ ] is Lit)

fig.01-padptn

When you press [ ], you can then switch the patterns with the pattern pads.

Furthermore, you can press the VARIATION [PTN], [KIT], [MUTE], [KEY SHIFT], and [TEMPO

(TAP)] to use the functions marked for each of these buttons.

Playing Instruments (Instrument Sounds) with the Pads ([INST] is Lit)

fig.01-padinst

When you press [INST], different sounds are assigned to the pads, and you can then press the

pads to play these drum and bass sounds. The instrument names and the bass pitch names

assigned to the pads are printed under each pads.

You cannot use the VARIATION [PTN], [KIT], [MUTE], [KEY SHIFT], and [TEMPO (TAP)]

functions when [INST] is lit.

Also, when [INST] is lit, you can use the VALUE dial or [INST] to switch the sound groups

(drums, percussion, bass) for the pads.

Pattern Pads

Lit

Pads

Lit

Pad No.

Instrument Name

Bass Pitch

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

Main Screens and Functions

Style screen

fig.01-d1

With the performance stopped, pressing [MANU] or [AUTO] causes the button to light up,

switches the DR-3 to Style Play mode, and calls up the Style screen.

When the DR-3 is in Style Play mode, pressing the [EXIT] button returns the Style screen to the

display.

Song screen

fig.01-d2

With the performance stopped, pressing [SONG] causes the button to light up, switches the DR-

3 to Song mode, and calls up the Song screen.

When the DR-3 is in Song mode, pressing the [EXIT] button returns the Song screen to the display.

Edit screen

fig.01-d3

With the performance stopped, pressing [EDIT], switches the DR-3 to Edit mode, and calls up

the Edit screen.

In Edit mode, you can press [ ] [ ] to switch “pages,” turn the VALUE dial to change the

values, press [ENTER] to set the values, and press [EXIT] to cancel operations.

Step Recording screen

fig.01-d4

In Style Play mode ([MANU] or [AUTO] lit), you can press STEP REC [ ] to start Step

Recording and call up the Step Recording screen.

When you press STOP [ ], recording stops and you're returned to the Style screen.

TempoBeatMeasure

Style No. Style Name

Song No. Song Name

Style No.Measure Loop Play Mode

Item

Item Value

BeatMeasure

Step Display

Pad Name Quantize

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

Realtime Recording screen

fig.01-d5

When you press START [ ] after pressing STEP REC [ ] in Style Play mode ([MANU] or

[AUTO] lit), Realtime Recording starts and the Realtime Recording screen is displayed.

When you press STOP [ ], recording stops and you're returned to the Style screen.

Velocity Edit screen

fig.01-d6

When you press [EDIT] during Style Step Recording (STEP REC [ ] lit), the Velocity Edit

screen is displayed.

Pressing [EXIT] returns you to the Step Recording screen.

Song Recording screen

fig.01-d7

In Song mode ([SONG] lit), you can press STEP REC [ ] to start Step Recording and call up

the Song Recording screen.

In Song mode, the Song Recording screen is also displayed during Realtime Recording.

When you press STOP [ ], recording stops and you're returned to the Song screen.

Song Edit screen

fig.01-d8

When you press [EDIT] during Step Recording (STEP REC [ ] lit) in Song mode ([SONG] lit),

the Song Edit screen is displayed.

Pressing [EXIT] returns you to the Song Recording screen.

BeatMeasure

Pattern Name

Sound Group Quantize

Style No.

Pad Name Velocity

TickMeasure Beat

Measure Pattern Name

Style No.Song No.

Value

Item

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

■Starting and Stopping Performances and Recording

Use these buttons to start, pause, stop, and record performances of Styles and songs.

fig.01-plystp

START [ ]

Press START [ ] when the performance is stopped to start the performance of the Style or

song.

When you press START [ ] while the performance is playing, the performance of the Style

or song is paused. Press the button once again to resume the performance from the point where

it was paused.

If you press START [ ] while Step Recording (STEP REC [ ] lit) is in progress,

Realtime Recording will start.

STOP [ ]

This stops the performance and recording of the Style or song.

STEP REC [ ]

This starts Step Recording of Styles and songs.

If you press START [ ] while Step Recording (STEP REC [ ] lit) is in progress,

Realtime Recording will start.

Realtime recording...p. 65, p. 77

Step recording...p. 67, p. 76

Notes Concerning Editing and Recording

Edited or recorded data is not saved if the power is turned off while editing or

recording is still in progress. Be sure to carry out the following.

- To quit editing, press [EXIT].

- To finish recording press STOP [ ].

The message “Keep Power ON! Now Working...” appears when these operations are

in progress.

Never turn off the power while this message is displayed.

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

■Adjusting the Tempo ([TEMPO])

Use the following procedure to adjust Style and song tempos.

fig.01-03p

1. Press [TEMPO (TAP)].

The Tempo screen appears in the display.

fig.01-04d

2. Adjust the tempo with the VALUE dial.

The tempo can be set to any value from 20 to 260.

3. Press [EXIT] to return to the previous screen.

You can tap [TEMPO (TAP)] at

least four times to set the

tempo to the interval between

the taps. For more details, refer

to “Setting the Tempo by

Tapping It Out (Tap Tempo)”

(p. 27).

Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3

■Changing the Key of the Performance ([KEY SHIFT])

Use the following procedure to change the key of the Styles and songs (transposing).

fig.01-04p

1. Press [KEY SHIFT].

The Key Shift screen appears in the display.

fig.01-05d

2. Set the key with the VALUE dial.

You can set the value in semitone units within the range from -12

to +12, or one octave lower to one octave higher.

This changes the key of the performance.

3. Press [EXIT] to return to the previous screen.

To return to the original key, press [KEY SHIFT], then set the key

to “0” using the VALUE dial.

If notes whose pitches are

changed using the Key Shift

function are in registers that

are unplayable for the DR-3,

the notes in the expressible

range above or below that

octave are sounded.

Chapter 2 Playing Styles (Manual Mode [MANU])

The DR-3 features 100 pre-programmed internal Styles in a

variety of musical genres. You can perform by selecting the Styles

and switching the Patterns in “Manual mode.”

■How the Pads Work When Performing Styles

fig.02-01p

The DR-3’s pads can be switched between two modes of

operation, [ ] and [INST] (p. 37).

Patterns are switched with the pads when [ ] is lit.

When switching Patterns and performing Styles in Manual mode,

be sure to confirm that [ ] is lit.

Selecting Styles

Use this procedure to select the Styles to be performed.

1. With the performance stopped, press [MANU] so the button

lights up.

fig.02-02d

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select a Style.

Style numbers for the Preset Styles (internal Styles) are preceded

by a “P”; Style numbers for the User Styles (p. 61) are preceded by

a “U.”

For more on “Auto mode,” in

which the Patterns are selected

automatically, refer to

“Chapter 3 Playing Styles

(Auto Mode [AUTO])” (p. 46).

For more on creating Styles,

refer to “Chapter 7 Creating

Styles” (p. 61).

Pattern Pad

Lit

When [INST] is lit, drum and

ass sounds are played with

the pads while the patterns are

in progress.

For more information on

[INST], refer to “Chapter 6

Performing with the Pads” (p.

58).

If you switch the style during

its performance, a “ ” mark

appears in front of the style

name which will be played

next.

The style switches after the

currently playing pattern ends,

and the “ ” mark disappears.

“Preset Style List” (p. 116)

Depending on its settings,

there may be some delay for

the TSC (p. 51) to change, if the

style is switched while it is

eing performed.

Chapter 2 Playing Styles (Manual Mode [MANU])

Selecting the Patterns to be Played

fig.02-03p

A single Style is divided into eight performance units called

“Patterns,” which are assigned to the pattern pads.

■Starting/Stopping

1. Press any pattern pad.

With the performance stopped, press any of the pattern pads to

start the performance.

When you press [INTRO/START], the performance starts from

the intro. After the intro is played, the Style proceeds to Verse A.

2. Press [ENDING/STOP].

The ending is played, and then the performance stops.

If you press STOP [ ], the performance stops without the

ending being played.

■How to Change Patterns

1. Press any of the pattern pads while the performance is in

progress.

If while a Pattern is being played you press a pad for a different

Pattern, the pad you have pressed begins to flash, indicating that

this is to be the next Pattern played. When the currently playing

pattern ends, the pattern is switched, and the pad that was

flashing will instead light steadily.

When you press any of the [FILL A–C] buttons, a fill-in of up to

one measure in length is played, and that is followed by the

corresponding [VERSE A–C].

When you press [ENDING/STOP], the ending is played, and

then the performance stops.

Pattern

Pad

INTRO/

START FILL A VERSE A FILL B VERSE B FILL C VERSE C ENDING/

STOP

Descrip-

tion

After the

intro is

played, the

Style pro-

ceeds to

Verse A.

After Fill-In

A is played,

the Style

proceeds to

Verse A.

This is the

main per-

formance

Pattern.

After Fill-In

B is played,

the Style

proceeds to

Verse B.

This is a

comple-

mentary

Pattern to

Verse A.

After Fill-In

C is played,

the Style

proceeds to

Verse C.

This is the

most elabo-

rate of the

Patterns A–

The ending

is played,

and then

the perfor-

mance

stops.

Pattern Pads

Chapter 2 Playing Styles (Manual Mode [MANU])

Selecting Variations (VARIATION)

fig.02-04p

Each Style includes three different variations, which you can use

to add variety to the performance, even with the same Style.

The functions of the three VARIATION buttons are described

below.

1. While the performance is in progress, press VARIATION

[PTN], [KIT], or [MUTE] so the button lights up.

The pressed button lights up (indicating it is on).

When you press the button once more, the button’s light goes out

(indicating it is off), and the original Pattern is played.

You can also perform with more than one of these buttons on.

Button

Name PTN KIT MUTE

Descrip-

tion

This alternates the

Patterns.

This substitutes

the kits, thereby

changing the

sound.

This mutes a part

of the drum set.

VARIATION Buttons

Lit

The settings used when you

press a VARIATION button

differ according to the Style.

You can use the VARIATION

uttons not only in Manual

mode, but in Auto mode (p.

46) and Song mode (p. 85) as

well.

Chapter 3 Playing Styles (Auto Mode [AUTO])

When you perform Styles in Auto mode, the DR-3 switches the

Patterns automatically, even without the pattern pads being

pressed.

This lets you enjoy session-like performances without having to

take your hands off the guitar or other instrument you are playing.

When performing in Auto mode, the Patterns are basically played

in the following sequence. You can also press a button other than

[INTRO/START] to begin the performance from that Pattern.

fig.03-01

Selecting a Style

fig.03-01

1. With the performance stopped, press [AUTO] so the button

lights up.

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select a Style.

Style numbers for the Preset Styles (internal Styles) are preceded by a

“P”; Style numbers for the User Styles (p. 61) are preceded by a “U.”

Performing in Auto Mode

1. Press any of the pattern pads.

When the performance of the Pattern initially specified is

finished, the next Pattern is played automatically.

To see the sequence in which the Patterns are played, please refer

to the figure “Pattern Progression in Auto Mode.”

If you press a pattern pad while the performance is in progress,

the Style switches to the Pattern corresponding to the pressed

pad, and the performance then continues by repeating the Pattern

progression sequence.

2. When you press [ENDING/STOP], the ending is played and

then the performance stops.

To stop the Style without having the ending played, press STOP [ ].

“Patterns” (p. 35)

Intro Verse A Fill-in B Verse B Fill-in C Verse C Fill-in A Ending

Play Repeat Automatically

● Pattern Progression in Auto Mode

You can change the Pattern

progressions and the number

of measures repeated.

Refer to “Changing the Pattern

Progression in Auto Mode” (p.

47).

When [INST] is lit, drum and

ass sounds are played with

the pads while the patterns are

in progress.

For more information on

[INST], refer to “Chapter 6

Performing with the Pads” (p.

58).

When the performance is

stopped, pressing any pattern

pad will start the performance.

Chapter 3 Playing Styles (Auto Mode [AUTO])

■Changing the Pattern Progression in Auto Mode

You can change the pattern progression

when performing in Auto mode.

1. With the performance stopped, press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.09-01d

2. Press [ ], select a <SYSTEM>, then

press [ENTER].

fig.09-02d

3. Press [ ], select a <Auto Type> to be

set.

fig.09-04d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

The letters indicates the sequence of the

verses.

The numeral represents the number of

measures performed in each verse.

When the number of measures has been

specified by means of a value that has been

set, then regardless of the original number of

measures in each verse, the verse is repeated

only for the number of measures specified.

Example: When performing a Style with a

Verse A of four measures, a Verse B of two

measures, and Verse C of two measures.

- With “ABC” for “AutoType”

The sequence with Verses A, B, and C played

once each is repeated.

fig.09-ABC4

- With “ABC4” for “AutoType”

The sequence in which four measures of

Verses A, B, and C are played is repeated.

fig.09-ABC4

5. Press [EXIT] a number of times until you

exit Edit mode.

Parameter Value

AutoType ABC, ABC 4, ABC 8, ABC 16,

AB, AB 4, AB 8, AB 16

Verse B

(2 meas.)

Verse C

(2 meas.)

Intro

Ending

Fill-in AFill-in CFill-in B

Performance repeats automatically

Verse A

(4 meas.)

Verse Bx2

(4 meas.)

Verse Cx2

(4 meas.)

Intro

Fill-in AFill-in CFill-in B

Performance repeats automatically

Verse A

(4 meas.)

Chapter 4 Controlling the Styles with a Foot Switch

You can use a foot switch (such as the optional FS-5U) to start and

stop performances and switch verses (p. 44). This is convenient, as

it allows you to switch the Patterns with your foot.

You can connect up to two foot switches.

When using the special cable (PCS-31), the foot switch connected

with the white-striped plug is used to start and stop

performances, and the foot switch connected with the red-striped

plug is used to switch verses (as set at the factory).

Starting and Stopping Performances

You can use a foot switch to start and stop the performance of

Styles and songs (p. 85).

1. With the performance stopped, press the foot switch.

When [MANU] or [AUTO] is lit: performance of the Style begins

from the intro.

When [SONG] is lit: performance of the song begins.

2. Press the foot switch while the performance is in progress.

When [MANU] or [AUTO] is lit: the ending is played, and then

the performance stops.

When [SONG] is lit: the song stops.

Switching Verses

You can press the foot switch during performance of the Style to

have a fill-in inserted in the current verse and then switch to the

next verse. For example, if you press the foot switch while Verse

A is playing, the DR-3 inserts a fill-in B and switches to Verse B.

1. Press the foot switch while the performance is in progress.

A fill-in is inserted, and the DR-3 switches to the verse following

the verse currently being played.

Pressing the foot switch while Verse A is playing switches the

performance to Verse B, pressing the foot switch during Verse B

switches the performance to Verse C, and pressing the foot switch

during Verse C switches the performance to Verse A.

By continuing to press the foot switch, you can select subsequent

verses according to the number of times you press the foot switch.

Pressing the switch while the performance is in progress switches

the DR-3 to the next verse specified for the song.

For instructions on connecting

the foot switch, refer to

“Connecting the Foot Switch”

(p. 29).

Wiring diagrams for the foot

switch jack is shown at below.

FS1

FS2

NOTE

During recording or editing in

Edit mode (p. 38), depressing

the foot switch will have no

effect.

If two foot switches are

connected, press the foot

switch connected using the

plug with the white ring.

When connecting two foot

switches, press the foot switch

connected using the plug with

the red ring. If you have only

one foot switch connected, use

the procedure described in the

following section “Assigning

Functions to the Foot Switch”

to assign “VERSE, LOOP” to

the foot switch.

Chapter 4 Controlling the Styles with a Foot Switch

Assigning Functions to the Foot Switch

You can assign functions other than starting and stopping

performances and switching verses to the foot switch.

fig.04-01p

1. Press the [EDIT] button.

2. Press [ ] to select a <SYSTEM>.

fig.04-02d

3. Press [ENTER].

4. Press [ ] [ ] to select a <FS1> or a <FS2>.

If you have two foot switches connected using the special cable

(PCS-31), select <FS1> when making settings for the foot switch

with the white ring, and <FS2> when making settings for the foot

switch connected using the plug with the red ring.

fig.04-03d

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the function to be assigned.

Refer to the following chart to see which functions can be

assigned.

Press [EXIT] a number of times to return to the previous screen.

With the factory settings,

<FS1> is set to “INTRO/END”

and <FS2> is set to “VERSE,

LOOP.”

Chapter 4 Controlling the Styles with a Foot Switch

Functions That Can Be Assigned to Foot Switches

Settings Function

INTRO/

END

When [MANU] or [AUTO] is lit:

When the foot switch is pressed while

the performance is stopped, the per-

formance starts from the intro. If the

foot switch is pressed while the per-

formance is in progress, the ending is

played, and then the performance

stops.

When [SONG] is lit:

When the foot switch is pressed while

the performance is stopped, the per-

formance of the song begins, and if

pressed while the performance is in

progress, the performance stops.

VERSE,

LOOP

When [MANU] or [AUTO] is lit:

A fill-in is played after the verse cur-

rently being played, and the perfor-

mance switches to the next verse in

the Pattern. Pressing the foot switch

while Verse A is playing switches the

performance to Verse B, pressing it

during Verse B switches the perfor-

mance to Verse C, and pressing it

during Verse C switches the perfor-

mance to Verse A. No action results

when the foot switch is pressed dur-

ing the intro or ending.

By continuing to press the foot

switch, you can select subsequent

verses according to the number of

times you press the foot switch.

When [SONG] is lit:

The function that is used when you

press the pedal varies according to

the [EDIT] <SONG> “LoopType” set-

ting.

* Refer to “Switching Patterns With a

Foot Switch” (p. 86)

VAR PTN This has the same function as VARIA-

TION [PTN] (p. 45).

VAR KIT This has the same function as VARIA-

TION [KIT] (p. 45).

VAR

MUTE

This has the same function as VARIA-

TION [MUTE] (p. 45).

TAP

TEMPO

When the foot switch is pressed four

or more times, the tempo is specified

according to the interval between

each press (Tap Tempo, p. 27).

STRT/

PAUSE

This has the same function as START

[].

START/

STOP

When the foot switch is pressed while

the performance is stopped, the per-

formance begins, and if pressed while

the performance is in progress, the

performance stops.

STYLE

FWD

This switches from the Style currently

being played to the next higher-num-

bered Style.

* If the current Style number is

“P100,” the DR-3 switches to “U001”;

if the current Style number is “U100,”

the DR-3 switches to “P001.”

STYLE

BWD

This switches from the Style currently

being played to the Style one number

lower.

* If the current Style number is

“P001,” the DR-3 switches to “U100”;

if the current Style number is “U001,”

the DR-3 switches to “P100.”

INTRO This has the same function as [IN-

TRO/START].

FILL A

This has the same function as [FILL A].

VERSE A

This has the same function as [VERSE A].

FILL B

This has the same function as [FILL B].

VERSE B

This has the same function as [VERSE B].

FILL C

This has the same function as [FILL C].

VERSE C

This has the same function as [VERSE C].

ENDING This has the same function as [END-

ING/STOP].

DRUM

KICK–

DRUM

CYM5

This plays the sounds assigned to

DRUM KICK – DRUM CYM5 in the

kit (p. 58) currently being played.

PERC 1–

PERC 13

This plays the sounds assigned to

PERC 1 – PERC 13 in the kit (p. 58)

currently being played.

Settings Function

Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the

Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

“TSC,” short for “Total Sound Control,” is a function that lets you

change the overall tone of the sound and acoustics.

TSC includes two types of effect, “Sound Shape,” which changes

the overall tone of the sound, and “Ambience,” which alters the

acoustic characteristics of the overall sound.

“Sound Shape” and “Ambience” each feature eight pre-

programmed groups of settings (Preset), but you can also add up

to eight more of your own settings (User settings) to these.

fig.05-01p

Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound

([SOUND SHAPE])

“Sound Shape” allows you to adjust the overall tone of the sound

with a three-band equalizer and three-band compressor that are

used to boost or cut specific pitches (frequency bands).

1. Press [SOUND SHAPE].

The TSC screen appears.

fig.05-02d

Each time you press [SOUND SHAPE], it alternately turns the

button on (lit) and off (unlit).

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the effect.

3. Press [EXIT] to return you to the previous screen.

Value

Name

Value

Name

P1 ROCK P2 LOUD

P3 TIGHT P4 ENHANC

P5 ACSTIC P6 LIVE

P7 LO-FI P8 HRDCMP

U1–8 When the unit left the factory, the User settings (U1–U8) con-

tained the same settings as the Preset (P1–P8).

With the Preset Styles, settings

for the two types of TSC effects

are predetermined for each

Style individually, allowing

you to attain the acoustic effect

most suitable for each Style.

You can change the

parameters of the Sound Shape

settings and name the settings.

You can store up to eight

settings. For more details, refer

to “Changing the Sound Shape

Parameters” (p. 53).

Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

Altering the Acoustic Characteristics of

the Overall Sound ([AMBIENCE])

“Ambience” adjusts the breadth of the sound by altering the

acoustic characteristics of the sound.

1. Press [AMBIENCE].

The TSC screen appears.

fig.05-03d

Each time you press [AMBIENCE], it alternately turns the button

on (lit) and off (unlit).

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the effect.

3. Press [EXIT] to return you to the previous screen.

Value

Name

Value

Name

P1 NATURL P2 LARGE

P3 BRIGHT P4 POWER

P5 ROOM 1 P6 ROOM 2

P7 ROOM 3 P8 HALL

U1–8 When the unit left the factory, the User settings (U1–U8) con-

tained the same settings as the Preset (P1–P8).

You can change the

parameters of the Ambience

settings and name the settings.

You can store up to eight

settings. For more details, refer

to “Changing the Ambience

Parameters” (p. 56).

Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

Changing the Sound Shape

Parameters

You can store up to eight edited Sound Shape

parameters.

*Unable to change the settings for the Preset Sound Shape,

with a “P” appended to their number.

*When the unit left the factory, the User settings (U1–U8)

contained the same settings as the Preset (P1–P8).

* If the parameters below are changed during the

performance of a style or song, the changes are nullified

when you press [EDIT], restoring the settings for the

currently selected style or song.

- Key Shift value (p. 42)

- Tempo value (p. 41)

- Sound Shape and Ambience values (p. 51, p. 52)

*Certain data cannot be changed while it is being performed.

First stop the performance, then make the changes.

■How to Make the Settings

With the performance stopped, press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.09-23d

2. Press [ ], select a <SOUND SHAPE>,

then press [ENTER].

fig.09-24d

3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the Sound

Shape number to be set.

4. Press [ ] [ ], select the parameter to

be set.

5. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

6. When you have finished making the

setting, press [EXIT] a number of times

until you exit Edit mode.

■

Changing the Equalizer Parameters

This changes the parameters of the Sound Shape

3-Band equalizer.

The values that can be set for each of the

parameters are shown below.

(*1) The “EQ (Low) / Q” and “EQ (High) / Q” is disabled

when “Shelving” (shelving type equalization) is selected

for the “EQ (Low) /Type” or “EQ (High) / Type.”

Parameter Value Description

EQ / Switch OFF, ON This parameter turns the

equalizer effect on/off.

EQ /

Input

-24 dB–

+12 dB

Sets the overall volume be-

fore passing through the

equalizer.

EQ (Low) /

Type

Shelving,

Peaking

Sets the equalizer type

(shelving, peaking) for the

lower range.

EQ (Low) /

Gain

-12 dB–

+12 dB

Sets the amount of boost or

cut in the lower range.

EQ (Low) /

Freq

20 Hz–

2.0 kHz

Sets the center frequency

for the lower range.

EQ (Low) /

Q (*1) 0.3–16.0

Sets the steepness of the fre-

quency response curve for

the lower range’s center

frequency.

EQ (Mid) /

Gain

-12 dB–

+12 dB

Sets the amount of boost or

cut in the middle range.

EQ (Mid) /

Freq

20 Hz–

8.0 kHz

Sets the center frequency

for the middle range.

EQ (Mid) /

Q0.3–16.0

Sets the steepness of the fre-

quency response curve for

the middle range’s center

frequency.

EQ (High) /

Type

Shelving,

Peaking

Sets the equalizer type

(shelving, peaking) for the

upper range.

EQ (High) /

Gain

-12 dB–

+12 dB

Sets the amount of boost or

cut in the upper range.

EQ (High) /

Freq

500 Hz–

14.0 kHz

Sets the center frequency

for the upper range.

EQ (High) /

Q (*1) 0.3–16.0

Sets the steepness of the fre-

quency response curve for

the upper range’s center

frequency.

EQ / Out

Level

-24 dB–

+12 dB

Sets the overall volume lev-

el after equalization.

Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

■Changing the Compressor

Parameters

This changes the parameters of the Sound Shape

compressor.

The Compressor compresses the overall output

signal when the input volume level exceeds a set

value.

The values that can be set for each of the

parameters are shown below.

Parameter Value Description

COMP /

Switch OFF, ON This parameter turns the

compressor effect on/off.

COMP /

SplitL

20 Hz–

800 Hz

This sets the frequency (in the

lower range) at which the

source sound is split into

three separate ranges.

COMP /

SplitH

1.6 kHz–

14.0 kHz

This sets the frequency (in the

upper range) at which the

source sound is split into

three separate ranges.

COMP

(Low) /

Thres

-30 dB–

+6 dB

This sets the volume level at

which the lower-range com-

pressor goes into effect.

COMP

(Low) /

Ratio

1:1.00–

1:16.0,

1:INF

This sets the ratio of suppres-

sion of the lower-range out-

put when the input level

exceeds the Lo threshold lev-

el (COMP (Low) / Thres).

COMP

(Low) /

Attack

0 ms–

100 ms

This sets the time it takes for

the lower-range compressor

to go into effect once the in-

put level exceeds the Lo

threshold level.

COMP

(Low) /

Release

50 ms–

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.

COMP(Mid)

/ Thres

-30 dB–

+6 dB

This sets the volume level at

which the midrange com-

pressor goes into effect.

COMP(Mid)

/ Ratio

1:1.00–

1:16.0,

1:INF

This sets the ratio of suppres-

sion of the midrange output

when the input level exceeds

the Middle threshold level

(COMP(Mid) / Thres).

COMP(Mid)

/ Attack

0 ms–

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.

COMP(Mid)

/ Release

50 ms–

5000 ms

This sets the time it takes for

the lower-range compressor

effect to stop once the input

level falls below the Middle

threshold level.

COMP(Hi)

/ Thres

-30 dB–

+6 dB

This sets the volume level at

which the upper-range com-

pressor goes into effect.

COMP(Hi)

/ Ratio

1:1.00–

1:16.0,

1:INF

This sets the ratio of suppres-

sion of the upper-range out-

put when the input level

exceeds the Hi threshold lev-

el (COMP(Hi) / Thres).

COMP(Hi)

/ Attack

0 ms–

100 ms

This sets the time it takes for

the upper-range compressor

to go into effect once the in-

put level exceeds the Hi

threshold level.

COMP(Hi)

/ Release

50 ms–

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 following parameter levels as needed.

COMP /

Low Lev

-60 dB–

+6 dB

Sets the volume level of the

lower range after the signal

passes through the expander

and compressor.

COMP /

Mid Lev

-60 dB–

+6 dB

Sets the volume level of the

midrange after the signal

passes through the expander

and compressor.

COMP /

High Lev

-60 dB–

+6 dB

Sets the volume level of the

upper range after the signal

passes through the expander

and compressor.

COMP /

OutLevel

-60 dB–

+6 dB

Sets the overall volume level

after compressor.

Parameter Value Description

Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

■Naming the Settings

Select a <NAME> on step 4 in p. 53, then press

[ENTER].

You can edit the name of the currently selected

Sound Shape setting, using up to six characters

for the name.

fig.09-27d

Press [ ] [ ] to move to the point where you

want to enter the character(s).

Each time you press [ENTER], it switches

between upper and lower case for the text being

input.

Turn the VALUE dial to select the character.

When you have finished making the setting,

press [EXIT] a number of times until you exit Edit

mode.

■Copying the Settings

Select a <COPY> on step 4 in p. 53, then press

[ENTER].

Copy the currently selected Sound Shape setting

to the User settings (U1–U8).

fig.09-28d

Turn the VALUE dial to select the number for the

Sound Shape to be copied, then press [ ].

fig.09-29d

Turn the VALUE dial to select the copy-

destination Sound Shape number, then press

[].

fig.09-30d

Press [ENTER] to execute the copy.

If you press [ ], the copy is cancelled, and

you’re taken back to the screen you were in

immediately before that.

When you have finished making the setting,

press [EXIT] a number of times until you exit Edit

mode.

Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

Changing the Ambience

Parameters

You can store up to eight edited Ambience

parameters.

* Unable to change the settings for the Preset Ambience,

with a “P” appended to their number.

*When the unit left the factory, the User settings (U1–U8)

contained the same settings as the Preset (P1–P8).

* If the parameters below are changed during the

performance of a style or song, the changes are nullified

when you press [EDIT], restoring the settings for the

currently selected style or song.

- Key Shift value (p. 42)

- Tempo value (p. 41)

- Sound Shape and Ambience values (p. 51, p. 52)

*Certain data cannot be changed while it is being performed.

First stop the performance, then make the changes.

■How to Make the Settings

With the performance stopped, press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.09-23d

2. Press [ ], select a <AMBIENCE>, then

press [ENTER].

fig.09-24d

3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the

Ambience number to be set.

4. Press [ ] [ ], select the parameter to

be set.

5. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

6. When you have finished making the

setting, press [EXIT] a number of times

until you exit Edit mode.

■Changing the Ambience

Parameters

The values that can be set for each of the

parameters are shown below.

Parameter Value Description

Size 5.6 m–

20.5 m

This parameter adjusts the

size of the room which is sim-

ulated.

Time 0.1–32.0 This parameter adjusts the

duration (time) of the reverb.

Level 0–100 This parameter adjusts the ef-

fect level.

PreDelay 0 ms–

20 ms

This parameter adjusts the

time interval between the di-

rect sound and the beginning

of the reverb sound.

Density 0–100 Adjust the density of the

whole reverb sound.

ErLevel 0–100

This parameter adjusts the

volume level of the sound

(Early Reflections) that ar-

rives at the listener after

bouncing off the walls once

or a few times.

RelDensity 0–100

This parameter adjusts the

density of the sound that

reaches the listener after

many repeated reflections.

Low Damp

/ Gain

-36.0 dB–

0.0 dB

This parameter adjusts the

amount of damping for Low

Damp. No low-frequency

damping occurs when set to

“0.”

Low Damp

/ Freq

55 Hz–

4.00 kHz

This parameter adjusts the

standard frequency at which

the low-frequencies are

damped. The reverb sound in

the band below this frequen-

cy is damped.

Hi Damp /

Gain

-36.0 dB–

0.0 dB

This parameter adjusts the

amount of damping for High

Damp. No high-frequency

damping occurs when set to

“0.”

Chapter 5 Changing the Overall Tone of the Sound and Acoustics (TSC)

■Naming the Settings

Select a <NAME> on step 4 in p. 56, then press

[ENTER].

You can edit the name of the currently selected

Ambience setting, using up to six characters for

the name.

fig.09-27d

Press [ ] [ ] to move to the point where you

want to enter the character(s).

Each time you press [ENTER], it switches

between upper and lower case for the text being

input.

Turn the VALUE dial to select the character.

When you have finished making the setting,

press [EXIT] a number of times until you exit Edit

mode.

■Copying the Settings

Select a <COPY> on step 4 in p. 56, then press

[ENTER].

Copy the currently selected Ambience setting to

the User settings (U1–U8).

fig.09-28d

Turn the VALUE dial to select the number for the

Ambience to be copied, then press [ ].

fig.09-29d

Turn the VALUE dial to select the copy-

destination Ambience number, then press [ ].

fig.09-30d

Press [ENTER] to execute the copy.

If you press [ ], the copy is cancelled, and

you’re taken back to the screen you were in

immediately before that.

When you have finished making the setting,

press [EXIT] a number of times until you exit Edit

mode.

Hi Damp /

Freq

400 Hz–

16 kHz

This parameter adjusts the

standard frequency at which

the high-frequencies are

damped. The reverb sound in

the band above the standard

frequency is damped.

Low Cut /

Freq

20 Hz–

2.0 kHz

This parameter adjusts the

frequency at which the low-

frequencies are cut.

High Cut /

Freq

250 Hz–

14.0 kHz,

FLAT

This parameter adjusts the

frequency at which the low-

frequencies are cut. No effect

occurs when set to “FLAT.”

Parameter Value Description

Chapter 6 Performing with the Pads

When you press [INST], the button lights up, and you can then

play drum set and bass sounds by pressing the pads. You can also

turn [INST] on while Styles and songs are in progress to play

sounds with the pads.

You can perform using the following pads when [INST] is lit.

fig.06-01p

You can perform with the pads using three groups of sounds

(DRUM, PERC, BASS).

Select the desired group by pressing [INST], and cycling through

the available choices:

“DRUM” → “PERC” → “BASS” → “oct BASS” → “oct

BASS” → “DRUM” and so on.

The name of the sound group appears in the display.

When you tap a pad, the sound of the instrument assigned to that

pad or the specified pitch is played.

The volume and tone change according to how hard you tap the

pads.

Dis-

played

Group

Name Sound

DRUM Drum Set

The sounds in the drum set are assigned to the

pads. The sound names are printed under the

pads.

PERC Percussion Various percussion instrument sounds are as-

signed to the pads.

BASS Bass

The various pitches of the scale for the speci-

fied bass sound are assigned to the pads. The

note names are printed under the pads.

oct BASS

The bass sound one octave lower is assigned to

the pads.

oct BASS

The bass sound one octave higher is assigned

to the pads.

The tones that are assigned to

the pads in the Preset Styles

are predetermined for each

Style.

Pads

Lit Pad No.

Instrument Name

Bass Note

You can adjust the pad

sensitivity. For more details,

refer to “Adjusting the Pad

Sensitivity” (p. 89).

Press [ ] when using the

pads to switch Patterns. For

more details, refer to

“Switching the Pad Functions”

(p. 37).

Chapter 6 Performing with the Pads

Playing Drum Sounds

1. Press [INST] a number of times until “DRUM” appears in the

display.

fig.06-02d

2. Tap the pads to perform.

The instrument sounds assigned to the pads are played.

The names of the assigned instruments are printed under the pads.

Playing Percussion Sounds

1. Press [INST] a number of times until “PERC” appears in the

display.

fig.06-03d

2. Tap the pads to perform.

The instrument sounds assigned to the pads are played.

Playing Bass Sounds

1. Press [INST] a number of times until “BASS,” “oct BASS”

or “oct BASS” appears in the display.

fig.06-04d

2. Tap the pads to perform.

The bass sound is played at the pitch assigned to a particular pad.

The bass sound stops playing when you release the pad.

The names of the notes assigned to the pads are printed under the pads.

For details on the sounds

assigned to the pads, refer to

the “Preset Kit List” (p. 106).

NOTE

You cannot play more than

one bass sound at the same

time.

Chapter 6 Performing with the Pads

Selecting a Different Sound

(VARIATION [KIT])

When [INST] is on, the set of three groups of sounds played with

the pads (DRUM, PERC, BASS) is called the “drum kit.”

A single Style has two drum kits included with it, and you can

switch between these two drum kits by turning VARIATION

[KIT] on and off.

fig.06-06p

1. Press [ ] so the button lights up.

2. Press VARIATION [KIT] so the button lights up.

3. Press [INST] so the button lights up.

When you press the pads, the variation drum kit plays.

To return to the original drum kit, press [ ] and then

VARIATION [KIT], causing the button lights to go out.

Turning VARIATION [KIT] on

switches not only the pad

drum kit, but also the drum kit

for the Style or song currently

eing played.

You can change the instrument

sounds contained in a drum

kit, and create original drum

kits. You can also change the

volume and pan (sound

localization) settings.

For further details, refer to

“Chapter 10 Creating Your

Own Kits” (p. 90).

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

Even though the DR-3 comes with a great variety

of styles, representing many genres, you can also

create your own original styles. Such original

styles are called “User styles.”

User styles have a “U” at the beginning of the

style number, for example “U001.” You can

create and store up to 100 User styles in the DR-3.

Procedure for Creating

Styles

Here are the steps you need to take to create a

new style:

fig.07-01

There are two ways to record the patterns in Step

<3>

Realtime Recording

With this method, the key pads are played in time

with a metronome count, with the pattern being

recorded just as it is performed. Even if there is a little

unevenness in the timing used in tapping the key

pads, the Quantize function allows you to record

with the timing corrected. (Refer to step 3 on p. 65)

Step Recording

With this method, you “record” by specifying the

timing (step), volume, etc., of each instrument

sound, one at a time. This allows patterns to be

recorded accurately, even those that are hard to

record using Realtime Recording.

You can also record patterns using both Realtime

and Step Recording.

After recording the basic pattern using Step

Recording, finish creating the Pattern by using

Realtime Recording to add sounds in a freer ad-

lib style.

Convenient Functions for Creating Styles

You can speed up the process of creating a new

style by first copying a Preset style, or the

patterns in a Preset style to a User style, and then

modifying that to create the new style.

• Copying and Deleting Styles (p. 71)

• Copying and Deleting Patterns (p. 72)

Creating Two-Measure Patterns from Four-Measure

Patterns

When you copy a four-measure pattern, and then, using

the procedure described in “Determining the Number

of Measures for Each Pattern” (p. 64), set the number of

measures to “2,” it results in a pattern in which only the

first two measures of the original pattern are played.

In this manner, you can use the setting described on p.

64 to create a pattern after copying a pattern that is

shorter than the one you start with.

Changing the Key of the Bass Part (Key Transpose)

After copying or recording a pattern, you can change

the key of its bass part.

<1> Select a Number for the Style

You Are Creating

<2> Make the Settings for the New Style

<3> Record the Patterns

(Realtime Recording/Step Recording)

<4> Check the Created Style

- Set the Tempo

- Set the Beat

- Set Up the Drum Kit

- Set VARIATION [MUTE]

- Make the TSC Settings

- Determine the Number of Measures for Each Pattern

(These settings can be changed after the patterns are

recorded.)

- Record the Drum Part

- Record the Bass Part

- Change Dynamics to the Sounds (Velocity Edit)

- Transpose the Bass Part

- Edit the Settings

- Name the Style

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

<1> Selecting a Number

for the Style

1. With the performance stopped, press

[MANU].

The Style screen appears.

fig.07-02d

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

(U001–U100) for the style you are

creating.

You cannot record to the Preset styles (P001–

P100).

<2> Making the Settings

for the New Style

* If the parameters below are changed during the

performance of a style, the changes are nullified when you

press [EDIT], restoring the settings for the currently

selected style or song.

- Key Shift value (p. 42)

- Tempo value (p. 41)

- Sound Shape and Ambience values (p. 51, p. 52)

*Certain data cannot be changed while it is being performed.

First stop the performance, then make the changes.

* VARIATION [PTN] [KIT] and [MUTE] will have no

effect in Edit mode.

■

Setting the Tempo for the Style

1. Select the style to be set, then press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

fig.07-03d

3. Select a <Tempo>.

fig.07-04d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the tempo.

The tempo can be set to any value from 20 to 260.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

■Setting the Beat

*When you copy a style, the new style uses the beat of the

original style.

1. Select the style to be set, then press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <Beat>.

fig.07-05d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the beat.

2/4, 3/4,... 8/4,

4/8, 5/8,... 16/8

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

■Setting Up the Kit

Changing the kit changes the sounds used in the

style being created.

When setting kit’s variation (p. 36), select <Kit2>

in Step 3 below.

*You can also create kits using the instruments you prefer

(User kits). For more details, refer to “Chapter 10

Creating Your Own Kits” (p. 90).

1. Select the style to be set, then press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <Kit1> or a <Kit2>.

fig.07-07d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the kit.

Each contains settings P01–P50 and U01–

U50.

For more on the instrument that make up

each kit, refer to the “Preset Kit List” (p. 106).

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

■Changing the Sound to Be

Muted

When VARIATION [MUTE] is on, this sets the

sound to be played.

If you press VARIATION [MUTE] while the

currently selected style is playing, the sound

selected in this setting is played, and all other

sounds are muted.

1. Select the style to be set, then press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <Mute>.

fig.07-17d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the sound

to be performed with VARIATION [MUTE]

is set to ON.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

Item Value

Mute

HH (High Hat and Cymbal), Kick, Bass,

HH&Kc (High Hat & Kick),

Kc&Bs (Kick & Bass),

HH&Bs (High Hat & Bass), Drums

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

■Making the TSC Settings for

the Style

Make the TSC (Sound Shape and Ambience)

settings for the style you are creating.

1. Select the style to be set, then press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select the item to be set.

fig.07-08d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

■Determining the Number of

Measures for Each Pattern

* Fill-Ins A–C are set at one measure each. This setting

cannot be changed.

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <PATTERN>, then

press [ENTER].

fig.07-06d

4. Press [ ] [ ] to select the pattern to

change the setting.

Select the pattern with “PATTERN MEAS”

displayed the upper part of the screen.

*For more on “PTN KEY TRANS” in the upper row and

the screens that are displayed, refer to “Transposing the

Pattern’s Bass Part” (p. 70).

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

of measures.

You can set patterns to a maximum length of

four measures.

6. When you press [EXIT] twice, the setting

is changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

* When changing the number of measures in a copied

pattern, even though you set the copied pattern so it has

fewer measures than the original pattern, the amount of

data remains the same as that of the original.

Item Value Description

Shape

Sw ON, OFF

This sets the Sound Shape

On/Off setting to be used

when this Style is selected.

Shape P1–P8,

U1–U8

This sets the Sound Shape

when this Style is selected.

Ambi

Sw ON, OFF

This sets the Ambience

On/Off setting to be used

when this Style is selected.

Ambi P1–P8,

U1–U8

This sets the Ambience

when this Style is selected.

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

<3> Recording the Patterns

■Using Realtime Recording

The following explains the Realtime Recording

procedure, in which you record by pressing the

pads in time with the tempo provided by the

metronome.

* When you record to a pattern which has already been

recorded, the sounds are layered without the previously

recorded sounds being erased.

* You cannot record to the Preset Styles (P001–P100).

*The tempo, Sound Shape, and Ambience settings that are

set at the time of recording are saved to the recorded

pattern.

• Recording the Drum Part

* With the drum part, you cannot record multiple notes

from the same pad number at the same step (timing).

Make sure you have pressed [MANU] to switch

to Manual mode.

1. Hold down [ ] and press any of the

pattern pads to specify the pattern to be

recorded.

The pattern pad flashes when pressed.

2. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press

START [ ].

STEP REC [ ] lights up, and START

[] flashes. Recording begins after one

measure metronome count. The “MEAS-

BEAT” indication counts in time with the

metronome count.

[INST] lights up, and the pads are enabled for

performing instrument sounds.

fig.07-08d

3. Turn the VALUE dial to set the

quantization.

This corrects mistakes in the rhythm played

to the closest selected note value.

* For more detailed information about the Quantize

function, refer to the column on p. 66.

4. Press [INST] to select either “DRUM” or

“PERC” as the instrument to be recorded.

5. Record the performance, pressing the

pads while following the rhythm provided

by the metronome.

The force used to tap the pads is recorded as

velocity (the strength or stress of the sound).

Recorded sounds are played back repeatedly.

Sounds continue to be layered as the sounds

that have already been recorded are played

back.

6. Repeat Steps 3–5 as needed.

7. To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

Erasing Previously Recorded Sounds

As You Continue Recording

You can use the following procedure to erase

specified instrument sounds in the pattern

currently being recorded.

1. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press the

pad to which the instrument whose

sound you want to erase is assigned.

For example, when recording with “DRUM”

selected for [INST], holding down STEP REC

[] and pressing [VERSE A (SNR 2)] erases

the SNR 2 sounds that have already been

recorded.

BeatMeasure

Style No. Pattern Name

Sound Group Quantize

Display Description

– –

Off

Sounds are recorded without quantiza-

tion, with the same timing used in tapping

the pads.

32th note 16th note triplets

16th note 8th note triplets

8th note

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

• Recording the Bass Part

* Bass parts are monophonic. Even if multiple notes are

layered in a recording, only one sound is played.

Steps 1–3 are identical to those in “Recording

the Drum Part” above.

4. Press [INST] to select “BASS,” “ BASS”

or “ BASS.”

fig.07-09d

5. Record the performance, pressing the

pads while following the rhythm provided

by the metronome.

The force used to tap the pads is recorded as

velocity (the strength or stress of the sound).

Recorded sounds are played back repeatedly.

6. Repeat Steps 4–5 as needed.

7. To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

Erasing Previously Recorded Sounds

As You Continue Recording

You can use the following procedure to erase the

bass sounds in the pattern currently being

recorded.

1. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press

any one pad.

All bass sounds, regardless of pitch, are

erased while STEP REC [ ] and the pad are

held down.

*When erasing long note sounds, press the key pad at the

point the sound begins to play. Regardless of the length of

the note, the entire sound recorded at that time is erased.

Style No. Pattern Name

Sound

Group

Octave

for bass

Quantize

BeatMeasure

What is Quantize?

You can correct for timing discrepancies in a

recorded performance by automatically

aligning the music with the timing you

specify. This is called “Quantizing.”

Quantize

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■Using Step Recording

What is Step Recording?

This is a recording method whereby measures

are divided into units called “steps,” and the

timing of each sound to be played is specified.

The step length is set in “Quantize.” For example,

if the value in Quantize is set to the eighth note,

then when the time signature (beat) is set to 4/4,

eight notes can be input in one measure.

When you press the pads while recording drum

parts, one step length of the sound assigned to

that pad will be input.

fig.07-10

When recording bass parts, pressing a pad inputs

one step length of the pitch corresponding to that

pad. To record a long note, input the note by

holding down the pad and pressing [ ].

fig.07-11

• Recording the Drum Part

Make sure you have pressed [MANU] to switch

to Manual mode.

1. Hold down [ ] and press any of the

pattern pads to specify the pattern to be

recorded.

The pattern pad flashes when pressed.

2. Press STEP REC [ ].

The STEP REC [ ] button lights up, and the

“Step Recording screen” is displayed.

fig.07-12d

3. Press [ENTER] to move the cursor to the

quantization value, then turn the VALUE

dial to set the quantization.

In Step Recording, the quantization value

represents the unit for the length of one note

(the step).

4. Press [EXIT].

The cursor moves to the step display.

5. Press [INST] to select either “DRUM” or

“PERC” as the sound group to be

recorded.

6. Press [ ] [ ] to specify the step to be

recorded.

Quantize (16th note)

Quantize (8th note)

One Measure

Hold down Hold down

• Quantize (8th note)

Display Description

32th note 16th note triplets

16th note 8th note triplets

8th note

BeatMeasure Pad Name Quantize

Step Display

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7. Tap the pad for the instrument to be

recorded.

At this time, the force used to tap the key

pads is recorded as velocity.

The recording automatically advances by one

step.

When you press the pad for an instrument

other than the instrument shown in the

screen, the indication in the display changes.

The screen always shows the step for the

instrument currently being input.

Erasing Sounds That’ve Been Input

1. Press [ ] [ ] to move to the step to

be deleted.

2. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press

the pad to which the instrument you

want to erase is assigned.

Changing the Instrument Displayed

Without Inputting

Hold down [INST] and press the pad for

the instrument you want to display.

8. Repeat Steps 3–7 as needed.

Confirming the Input Sound

Press [ ] [ ] in the Step Recording

screen to move to other steps.

You can move continuously through

steps by holding down [ ] [ ]. If

there is a note present when you press

[ ], the note is played.

When you press [ ] to move through

the steps, START [ ] lights up at the

start of the beat ( ).

9. To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

The STEP REC [ ] goes out.

* Note that pressing START [ ] during Step

Recording (while STEP REC [ ] is lit) switches the

DR-3 to Realtime Recording (p. 65).

• Recording the Bass Part

* Bass parts are monophonic. Even if multiple notes are

layered in a recording, only one sound is played.

Steps 1–4 are identical to those in “Recording

the Drum Part” above.

5. Press [INST] to select “BASS,” “BASS oct

” or “BASS oct .”

Select “BASS oct ” when you want to input

the bass sound one octave lower.

Select “BASS oct ” when you want to input

the bass sound one octave higher.

fig.07-13d

6. Press [ ] [ ] to specify the step to be

recorded.

7. Tap the pad for the instrument to be

recorded.

At this time, the force used to tap the key

pads is recorded as velocity.

The recording automatically advances by one

step.

Inputting Long Notes

Hold down the pad being recorded and

press [ ]; press this the same number

of times as the number of steps that you

want the sound to be extended.

The length of the note is then set when

you release the pad.

Erasing Sounds That’ve Been Input

1. Press [ ] [ ] to move to the step to

be deleted.

2. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press

one of the pad.

BeatMeasure Quantize

Sound

Group

Octave

for Bass

Step Display

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8. Repeat Steps 5–7 as needed.

Confirming the Input Sound

Press [ ] [ ] in the Step Recording

screen to move to other steps.

You can move continuously through

steps by holding down [ ] [ ].

If there is a note present when you press

[ ], the note is played.

With extended notes, only the sound in

the first step is played.

* Using a rougher Quantize value (such as eighth

notes) makes it easier to check detailed phrases.

When you press [ ] to move through

the steps, START [ ] lights up at the

start of the beat ( ).

9. To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

The STEP REC [ ] goes out.

* Note that pressing START [ ] during Step

Recording (while STEP REC [ ] is lit) switches the

DR-3 to Realtime Recording (p. 65).

■Adding Dynamics to the

Sounds (Velocity Edit)

You can change the dynamics (velocity) of

specific notes in patterns that have already been

recorded. Adding accents to the notes lets you

give the rhythm greater liveliness.

Make sure you have pressed [MANU] to switch

to Manual mode.

Hold down [ ] and press any of the pattern

pads to specify the pattern to be recorded.

The pattern pad flashes when pressed.

2. Press STEP REC [ ] to display the Step

Recording screen.

3. Press [EDIT].

The Velocity Edit screen is displayed.

fig.07-15d

The position of the note is indicated as

“measure-beat-tick.”

Tick is a term used to refer to units of time

shorter than a beat.

4. Press [ ] [ ] to find the note whose

velocity is to be changed.

When you press [ ] [ ], all notes are

displayed one by one, regardless of whether

they are in the drum part or bass part.

Hold down the button to seek the note

(moving through the notes continuously).

When you press [ ], the sound for the

displayed note is played.

When you press [ENTER], the sound for the

displayed note is played. This does not move

you to another note.

Turn the VALUE dial to change the value.

You can set the velocity to any value from 1 to 127.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 as needed.

7. Press [EXIT] to quit Velocity Edit.

The Step Recording screen appears.

When you press STOP [ ], you're returned

to the Style screen.

Instrument Velocity

TickMeasure Beat

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■Transposing the Pattern’s

Bass Part

Use this procedure to transpose the bass part and

store the pattern (Key Transpose).

* Key Transpose settings are disregarded when recording

patterns.

* If notes whose pitches are changed using the Key

Transpose function are in registers that are unplayable

for the DR-3, the notes in the expressible range above or

below that octave are sounded.

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <PATTERN>, then

press [ENTER].

4. Press [ ], select a <PTN KEY TRANS>.

fig.07-18d

5. Press [ ] [ ] to select the pattern to

be set the key.

Select the pattern with “PTN KEY TRANS”

displayed the upper part of the screen.

The pattern names appear as “VERSE Av,”

“VERSE Bv,” and “VERSE Cv” when

VARIATION [PTN] is on.

6. Turn the VALUE dial to select the key.

You can set the value in semitone units

within the range from -12 to +12.

7. When you press [EXIT] twice, the setting

is changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

■

Playing Back Recorded Patterns

After recording each of the patterns, play them

back to check out how they sound.

1. If recording is in progress, press STOP

[] to stop the recording.

2. Press START [ ].

The recorded pattern is played.

Press STOP [ ] to stop the performance.

<4> Confirming the

Created Style

Now play back the new style to check the tempo

and drum kits.

You can also press the TSC and VARIATION

[PTN], [KIT] and [MUTE] to check the settings,

and adjust these settings if necessary.

■Performing the Created Style

1. Press [MANU] or [AUTO].

2. Press any of Pattern Pads or START

[] to start the performance.

3. Press [ENDING/STOP] or STOP [ ] to

stop the performance.

■Editing the Settings

You can make changes to the following settings,

even after creation of the style is finalized.

• Style Tempo —

“Setting the Tempo for the Style” (p. 62)

• Kit Settings —

“Setting Up the Kit” (p. 63)

• TSC Settings —

“Making the TSC Settings for the Style” (p.

64)

• VARIATION [MUTE] Settings —

“Changing the Sound to Be Muted” (p. 63)

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

Naming, Copying, and

Deleting Styles

■Naming the Style

You can edit the name of the currently selected

style, using up to ten characters for the name.

1. Select the style to be set, then press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <NAME>, then press

[ENTER].

fig.07-24d

4. Press [ ] [ ] to move to the point

where you want to enter the character(s).

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the

character.

Each time you press [ENTER], it switches

between upper and lower case for the text

being input.

6. Repeat Steps 4–5 as needed.

7. When you press [EXIT] twice, the setting

is changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

■Copying the Style

This copies the Style to the User styles.

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <COPY>, then press

[ENTER].

fig.07-19d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

for the Style to be copied, then press

[].

fig.07-20d

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the copy-

destination Style number, then press

[].

fig.07-21d

If you press [ ], you’re taken back to the

screen you were in immediately before that.

6. Press [ENTER] to execute the copy.

You can press [EXIT] to cancel the procedure,

and go back to the previous screen.

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

■Clearing the Style

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <CLEAR>, then

press [ENTER].

fig.07-22d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

for the Style to be cleared, then press

[].

fig.07-23d

If you press [ ], you’re taken back to the

screen you were in immediately before that.

5. Press [ENTER] to execute the clearing.

You can press [EXIT] to cancel the procedure,

and go back to the previous screen.

Copying and Deleting Patterns

■Copying Patterns

This copies patterns and User Styles to specified

patterns.

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <PATTERN>, then

press [ENTER].

4. Press [ ], select a <COPY>, then press

[ENTER].

fig.07-25d

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

for the Style to be copied, then press

[].

fig.07-26d

6. Turn the VALUE dial to select the pattern

to be copied, then press [ ].

fig.07-27d

7. Turn the VALUE dial to select the copy-

destination Style number, then press

[].

fig.07-28d

Chapter 7 Creating Styles

8. Turn the VALUE dial to select the copy-

destination pattern, then press [ ].

fig.07-29d

If you press [ ], you’re taken back to the

screen you were in immediately before that.

9. Press [ENTER] to execute the copy.

You can press [EXIT] to cancel the procedure,

and go back to the previous screen.

■Clearing Patterns

This clears the specified pattern.

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <STYLE>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <PATTERN>, then

press [ENTER].

4. Press [ ], select a <CLEAR>, then

press [ENTER].

fig.07-30d

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the Style,

then press [ ].

fig.07-31d

6. Turn the VALUE dial to select the pattern

to be cleared, then press [ ].

fig.07-31d

If you press [ ], you’re taken back to the

screen you were in immediately before that.

7. Press [ENTER] to execute the clearing.

You can press [EXIT] to cancel the procedure,

and go back to the previous screen.

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

With the DR-3, it’s easy and convenient to create

“songs” by arranging patterns in the sequence

they are to be played.

This chapter explains how to create and perform

such songs.

■What is a Song?

A number of patterns arranged in the sequence in

which they are played is called a “song.”

You can create and save up to 100 songs on the

DR-3.

You can record up to a maximum of 250 patterns

in one song.

* The DR-3 contains no song data when shipped from the

factory.

* For more on performing songs, refer to “Performing

Songs” (p. 85).

Procedure for Creating Songs

Here are the steps you need to take to create a

new song:

fig.08-01

There are two ways to record the patterns in Step

<3>.

Realtime Recording

Performances in Manual mode (p. 43) are

recorded as songs just as they are.

You can use Realtime Recording to record the

drum part and bass part independently. After

arranging the patterns to create a song, you can

then add drum and bass sounds, and make other

changes to the song (p. 78).

Step Recording

This is a recording method whereby patterns are

arranged in a sequence, one by one.

<1> Select a Number for the Song

You Are Creating

<2> Make the Settings for the New Song

<3> Record the Song

<4> Edit the Song

- Set the Initial Tempo

- Make the TSC Settings

(These settings can be changed after the patterns are

recorded.)

- Place the Patterns

(Step Recording / Realtime Recording)

- Edit Notes to Drum Parts and Bass Parts in the Song

- Insert

- Delete

- Copy

- Change the Tempo Part Way Through a Song

<5> Check the Created Song

- Edit the Settings

- Name the Song

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

Convenient Functions for Creating Songs

Copying a song is useful and convenient

whenever you want to take a previously created

song, replace some of its patterns, change the

tempo and other settings, and then store the

result as a new song.

• Copying and Deleting Songs (p. 84)

<1> Selecting a Number

for the Song

1. With the performance stopped, press

[SONG].

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

(S001–S100) for the song you are

creating.

fig.08-01d

<2> Make the Settings for

the New Song

* If the parameters below are changed during the

performance of a song, the changes are nullified when you

press [EDIT], restoring the settings for the currently

selected style or song.

- Key Shift value (p. 42)

- Tempo value (p. 41)

- Sound Shape and Ambience values (p. 51, p. 52)

■Setting the Basic Tempo

This sets the tempo that serves as the reference

(the initial tempo) when the song is performed.

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.08-02d-1

2. Select a <SONG>, then press [ENTER].

3. Select a <InitTempo>.

fig.08-02d-2

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the initial

tempo.

The tempo can be set to any value from 20 to

260.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

Using a Foot Switch to Specify

Switching of Song Patterns

By using a foot switch while playing back

songs, you can set the DR-3 so that a single

pattern plays back repeatedly until you

press the foot switch, at which point the

song advances to the next pattern.

Using these settings, you don’t have to

determine how many times the patterns are

to be played, but instead you can record

each pattern just one time each in the

sequence they are to be played, then use the

foot switch to switch the patterns during

playback.

When using a foot switch to switch song

patterns, set the [EDIT] <SONG>

“LoopType” to “BLOCK.” For more details,

refer to “Setting a Specified Segment for

Playing Repeatedly” (p. 87).

Measure Style No. Loop Play Mode

Song NameSong No.

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■Making the TSC Settings for

the Song

Make the TSC (Sound Shape and Ambience)

settings for the song you are creating.

1. Select the song to be set, then press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <SONG>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ] [ ], select the item to be

set.

fig.08-03d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

<3> Recording the Song

■When Using Step Recording

This lets you record the song by specifying

patterns one at a time in the order they are to be

played.

* With Step Recording, the data is recorded in pattern

units. You cannot record specified measures.

Make sure you have pressed [SONG] to switch to

Song mode.

1. With the performance stopped, press

STEP REC [ ].

The STEP REC [ ] button lights up, and the

“Step Recording screen” is displayed.

fig.08-04d

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the style,

use the pattern pads to select the pattern

to record, and specify the Variation with

the VARIATION [PTN], [KIT] and [MUTE].

The screen appears as follows.

* Normally, fill-ins are added at the end of the verse, but

you can also input fill-ins in empty steps. Empty steps

are indicated by “- - - -” when [EXIT] is pressed in the

Song screen.

Item Value Description

Shape

Sw ON, OFF

This sets the Sound Shape

On/Off setting to be used

when this song is selected.

Shape P1–P8,

U1–U8

This sets the Sound Shape

when this song is selected.

Ambi

Sw ON, OFF

This sets the Ambience

On/Off setting to be used

when this song is selected.

Ambi P1–P8,

U1–U8

This sets the Ambience

when this song is selected.

Display Step Description

INTRO Press [INTRO/START] INTRO is input

VERSE

A–C Press [VERSE A–C] Verse A–C is in-

put

/FA

/FB

/FC

These are alternately

shown or are hidden in the

display each time [FILL

A–C] is pressed

Fill A–C is input

The last measure

of the verse be-

comes a fill-in.

These are alternately

shown or are hidden in the

display each time VARIA-

TION [PTN], [KIT] or

[MUTE] is pressed

Indicates one or

more VARIA-

TIONs are on

END-

ING Press [ENDING/STOP] ENDING is

input

Measure Pattern Name

Style No.Song No.

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3. Press [ENTER] to determine the pattern

to be recorded.

The measure numbers advance automatically.

The asterisk (*) indicates that the pattern

displayed has not been confirmed. If you press

[EXIT] at this point, the pattern that has already

been set appears in the display. If no pattern has

been confirmed, “- - - -” is displayed. Once you

confirm the pattern, the asterisk disappears.

4. Press [ ] [ ] to change the step to

be recorded.

5. Repeat Steps 2–4 as needed to record the

data for the song.

6. To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

The STEP REC [ ] goes out.

* Note that pressing START [ ] during Step

Recording (while STEP REC [ ] is lit) switches the

DR-3 to Realtime Recording.

Erasing Previously Recorded Sounds

As You Continue Recording

You can use the following procedure to delete the

displayed pattern.

1. Press [ ] [ ] to display the pattern to

be deleted.

2. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press

[ENTER].

The pattern is deleted, and the subsequent

patterns are shifted forward.

■

When Using Realtime Recording

The sounds are recorded as the patterns are

switched with the pads.

* When recording over a song that has already been

recorded, the newly recorded data overwrites the

previously recorded data, which is discarded.

Make sure you have pressed [SONG] to switch to

Song mode.

1. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press

START [ ].

fig.08-02d-1

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the style,

and press a pattern pad to specify the

first pattern to be recorded.

Recording begins from the pattern specified.

The Song Recording screen appears.

fig.08-05d

3. Perform by switching the patterns with

the pattern pads.

Perform exactly as in Style Manual mode (p. 43).

The ON/OFF status of the VARIATION

[PTN], [KIT] and [MUTE] (p. 45) is also

recorded.

You can also change styles by turning the

VALUE dial.

* If you switch the style during its performance, a “ ”

mark appears in front of the style name which will be

played next. The style switches after the currently

playing pattern ends, and the “ ” mark disappears.

* The ON/OFF status of the VARIATION buttons and

fill-ins can be recorded only in a unit of pattern.

4. When you press [ENDING/STOP], the

ending is played, and then both the

performance and the recording stop.

If you want to stop the recording

immediately, press STOP [ ].

Measure Pattern Name

Style No.Song No.

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Substituting Recorded Patterns

When you record using Realtime Recording into

a song that already has material recorded in it,

the patterns in the segment in which you record

are overwritten, allowing you to replace them

with the new patterns.

1. With the performance stopped, press

[] [ ] to select a measure slightly

ahead of where you want to record.

2. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press

START [ ].

The prerecorded pattern starts to play.

3. When you reach the measure before the

one you want to substitute, select the

next pattern to be recorded.

4. To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

The previously recorded pattern data after

the point where you stop the recording

remains unchanged.

■Editing Notes to Drum Parts

and Bass Parts in the Song

You can use Realtime Recording to add and edit

notes to drum and bass parts in songs you have

recorded.

When editing sounds, begin recording from a

point slightly before the point where you want to

edit the sounds.

* You cannot record notes into empty songs that contain

no recorded data.

*The performance recorded here is only stored in the song

as exclusive patterns. The edited notes are not reflected in

performances of patterns in Style Play mode (when

[MANU] or [AUTO] is lit). Additionally, changing

patterns in Style Play mode has no effect on the songs.

* You can have up to 100 exclusive patterns for all of the

songs.

Make sure you have pressed [SONG] to switch to

Song mode.

1. With the performance stopped, press

[] [ ] to select a measure slightly

ahead of where you want to record.

2. Press STEP REC [ ].

The Song Recording screen appears.

3. Press [INST].

A massage screen is displayed.

fig.08-02d-1

4. Press [INST] to select the sound group to

be recorded.

Displayed Group Name

DRUM Drum Set

PERC Percussion

BASS Bass

BASS The bass sound one octave lower

BASS The bass sound one octave higher

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

5. Turn the VALUE dial to set the

quantization.

This corrects mistakes in the rhythm played

to the closest selected note value.

6. Press START [ ].

STEP REC [ ] lights up, START [ ]

flashes, and the metronome begins playing.

fig.08-06d

7. Record the performance, pressing the

pads while following the rhythm provided

by the metronome.

The force used to tap the pads is recorded as

velocity (the strength or stress of the sound).

Only the bass sounds recorded afterwards

are stored.

*When too many notes are recorded within one recording

period, a “Memory Full!!” message appears, and the

recording stops.

You can edit the notes continuously once the recording is

stopped.

8. To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

Erasing Previously Recorded Sounds As You

Continue Recording

1. Hold down STEP REC [ ] and press the

pad to which the instrument whose

sound you want to erase is assigned.

All bass sounds, regardless of pitch, are

erased while STEP REC [ ] and the pad are

held down.

* In both Step Recording and Realtime Recording,

patterns with edited notes are indicated by a mark

before the pattern name.

* If you record a different pattern to a pattern that has

edited notes, the previous pattern is replaced, and the

“” mark disappears from the pattern name. You cannot

turn on VARIATION [PTN] or add fill-ins with

patterns that have edited notes.

Turning on VARIATION [PTN] or adding fill-ins

deletes the pattern if it has edited notes.

Display Description

Description

– –

Off. Sounds are recorded

without quantization, with

the same timing used in

tapping the pads.

32th note

16th note triplets 16th note

8th note triplets 8th note

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

<4> Editing Songs

You can copy and delete specified segments of

recorded songs.

■Adding Patterns In the Song

(INSERT)

This operation inserts a pattern at a point within

the song.

fig.08-ins

* Patterns are inserted in units of a whole pattern.

You cannot specify only a certain number of measures

within a recorded pattern to be inserted.

*You cannot turn the VARIATION on and off or add fill-

ins. If you want to turn the VARIATION on or off, or

add a fill-in, first insert the pattern, then edit using Step

Recording.

1. Press [SONG] so that the button lights

up, then press STEP REC [ ].

The Song Recording screen appears.

fig.08-07d

2. Press [ ] [ ] until the measure in

which you want to insert a pattern is

displayed.

3. Press [EDIT].

fig.08-08d

4. Select a <INSERT>, then press [ENTER].

fig.08-09d

Turn the VALUE dial to select the Style of

the pattern to be inserted, then press [ ].

fig.08-10d

6. Turn the VALUE dial to select the pattern

to be inserted, then press [ ].

fig.08-11d

7. Turn the VALUE dial to set the number of

times the inserted pattern is to be

repeated, then press [ ].

* The maximum number of steps permitted for a song is

250. For this reason, the “Times” setting cannot be given

a value that would cause the song to have more than the

maximum number of steps.

A confirmation screen is displayed.

fig.08-12d

If you press [ ], the immediately

preceding screen returns to the display.

8. Press [ENTER] and the pattern will be

inserted.

If you press [EXIT], the operation is cancelled,

and you’re returned to the previous screen.

9. Press [EXIT] a number of times to return

to the Song Recording screen.

If you press Stop [ ], the Song screen is

appeared.

Intro

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

measure

Verse A Fill

BVerse B

Intro Verse A Fill

BVerse B Verse B

Verse B

Insert

Measure to be specified

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

measure

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■Deleting Specified Segments

(DELETE)

This deletes unneeded patterns from songs.

fig.08-del

1. Press [SONG] so that the button lights

up, then press STEP REC [ ].

The Song Recording screen appears.

2. Press [EDIT].

3. Press [ ], select a <DELETE>, then

press [ENTER].

fig.08-13d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the

beginning measure of the segment you

want to delete, then press [ ].

fig.08-14d

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the last

measure of the segment you want to

delete, then press [ ].

* You cannot set the final measure of the segment to be

deleted ahead of the beginning measure.

A confirmation screen is displayed.

fig.08-13d

If you press [ ], the immediately

preceding screen returns to the display.

6. Press [ENTER] to delete the segment

you’ve specified.

If you press [EXIT], the operation is

cancelled, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

* Note that the delete process may take up to a minute or

more to complete when the data contains exclusive

patterns (p. 78).

7. Press [EXIT] a number of times to return

to the Song Recording screen.

If you press Stop [ ], the Song screen is

appeared.

Delete

Measure to be specified

Intro

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

measure

Verse A Fill

BVerse B

Intro Verse A Fill

BVerse B Verse B

1 2 3 4

measure 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

■Copying Specified Segments

(COPY)

You can copy a specified segment of a song, and

then insert the segment elsewhere in the same

song.

fig.08-copy

1. Press [SONG] so that the button lights

up, then press STEP REC [ ].

The Song Recording screen is displayed.

2. Press [EDIT].

3. Press [ ], select a <COPY>, then press

[ENTER].

fig.08-16d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the

beginning measure of the segment you

want to copy, then press [ ].

fig.08-17d

* The maximum number of steps permitted for a song is

250. For this reason, the “EndMeas” setting cannot be

given a value that would cause the song to have more

than the maximum number of steps.

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the last

measure of the segment you want to

copy, then press [ ].

fig.08-18d

6. Turn the VALUE dial to select the

measure in which you want to insert the

copied segment, then press [ ].

fig.08-19d

7. Turn the VALUE dial to set the number of

times the inserted pattern is to be

repeated, then press [ ].

* The maximum number of steps permitted for a song is

250. For this reason, the “Times” setting cannot be given

a value that would cause the song to have more than the

maximum number of steps.

A confirmation screen is displayed.

fig.08-20d

If you press [ ], the immediately

preceding screen returns to the display.

8. Press [ENTER] and the pattern will be

copied.

If you press [EXIT], the operation is

cancelled, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

* Note that the copy process may take up to a minute or

more to complete when the data contains exclusive

patterns (p. 78).

9. Press [EXIT] a number of times to return

to the Song Recording screen.

If you press Stop [ ], the Song screen is

appeared.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20

measure

Verse A Fill

BVerse B

1 2 3 4

measure

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Verse A Fill

BVerse B Verse B

Verse A Fill

BVerse BIntro

Intro

Copy

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

■Changing the Tempo Part Way

Through a Song (TEMPO)

You can have the tempo change at a specified

measure within the song.

This changes the tempo setting in all measures

following the specified measure.

1. Press [SONG] so that the button lights

up, then press STEP REC [ ].

The Song Recording screen is displayed.

2. Press [ ] [ ] until the measure

where you want the tempo to change is

displayed.

3. Press [TEMPO (TAP)].

fig.08-21d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the tempo.

You can tap [TEMPO (TAP)] at least four times to

set the tempo.

5. Press [ENTER] and the tempo change will

be recorded.

If you press [EXIT], the immediately

preceding screen returns to the display.

Press [ ] and the Song display appears.

Undoing Tempo Changes

1. Press [SONG] so that the button lights

up, then press STEP REC [ ].

The Song Recording screen is displayed.

2. Press [ ] [ ] to move to the step in

which the tempo has been changed.

“Tempo” appears in the display for steps in

which the tempo has been changed.

3. Hold down STEP REC[ ] and press

[ENTER].

The tempo change is cancelled.

<5> Checking the Created

Song

Play back the recorded song to confirm the tempo

and TSC settings.

Change the settings as needed.

■Performing the Created Song

1. Press [SONG].

2. Press START [ ] to start the

performance.

3. Press STOP [ ] to stop the

performance.

■Editing the Settings

You can make changes to the following settings,

even after creation of the song is finalized.

• Initial Tempo —

“Setting the Basic Tempo” (p. 75)

• TSC Settings —

“Making the TSC Settings for the Song” (p. 76)

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

Naming, Copying, and

Deleting Songs

■Naming the Song

You can edit the name of the currently selected

song, using up to ten characters for the name.

1. Select the song to be set, then press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <SONG>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <NAME>, then press

[ENTER].

fig.08-23d

4. Press [ ] [ ] to move to the point

where you want to enter the character(s).

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the

character.

Each time you press [ENTER], it switches

between upper and lower case for the text

being input.

6. When you press [EXIT] twice, the setting

is changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

■Copying the Song

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <SONG>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <COPY>, then press

[ENTER].

fig.08-24d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

for the song to be copied, then press

[].

fig.08-25d

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the copy-

destination song number, then press

[].

A confirmation screen is displayed.

fig.08-26d

If you press [ ], you’re taken back to the

screen you were in immediately before that.

6. Press [ENTER] to execute the copy.

You can press [EXIT] to cancel the procedure,

and go back to the screen you were in right

before that.

* Note that the copy process may take up to a minute or

more to complete when the data contains exclusive

patterns (p. 78).

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

■Clearing the Song

1. Press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <SONG>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <CLEAR>, then

press [ENTER].

fig.08-28d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

for the song to be cleared, then press

[].

A confirmation screen is displayed.

fig.08-29d

If you press [ ], you’re taken back to the

screen you were in immediately before that.

5. Press [ENTER] to execute the clearing.

You can press [EXIT] to cancel the procedure,

and go back to the screen you were in right

before that.

* Note that the clear process may take up to a minute or

more to complete when the data contains exclusive

patterns (p. 78).

Performing Songs

Play back the recorded song.

In addition to the normal way of performing

songs, you can also do the following.

• Repeat playback of a specified segment

(Loop Play)

• Switch patterns with a foot switch (Block

Loop)

• Play multiple songs in succession (Song

Chain)

■Performing Songs

1. With the performance stopped, press

[SONG] so the button lights up.

This puts the DR-3 in Song mode.

fig.08-30d

2. Turn the VALUE dial to select a song.

3. Press START [ ] to start the

performance.

4. Press STOP [ ] to stop the

performance.

*Pressing a pattern pad in Song mode while [ ] is on

and the performance is stopped starts the performance.

You cannot switch the patterns with the pattern pads.

Style No.Measure Loop Play Mode

Song No. Song Name

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

■Switching Patterns With a

Foot Switch

Normally, when a song is played, the patterns in

the song switch in the same sequence as they are

recorded in the song. However, you can set the

DR-3 so that a single pattern plays back

repeatedly until you press the foot switch, at

which point the song advances to the next pattern

with “Loop Type” set to “BLOCK” (Block Loop).

When recording a song, you can record each

pattern just once in the desired sequence, without

having to determine the number of repeats for

any pattern. You can then control how many

times any one pattern is to be repeated by

pressing the foot switch during playback.

You can press the foot switch during

performances with “Loop Type” set to “AB” to

repeat the performance of the segment specified

with the following “LoopStart” and “LoopEnd”

parameters (Loop Play). Press the foot switch

once again to exit Loop Play and resume playing

the rest of the performance.

If you want to switch patterns with a foot switch,

first assign the “VERSE,LOOP” function to the

foot switch. For more detailed information, refer

to “Assigning Functions to the Foot Switch” (p.

49).

You can also execute this same function by

pressing [ENTER] instead of the foot switch.

fig.08-ftsw

1. Select the song to play, then press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <SONG>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <LoopType>.

fig.08-33d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the value.

*“LP:OFF” appears in the Song screen when Loop Play is

switched OFF.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

Intro Verse A Fill

Fill

Verse B Verse C Ending

Song

Pressing the foot switch advances the performance to the next verse.

• When Set to “Block”

Intro Verse A Verse B Verse C Ending

Song

Loop Play is switched on and off.

• When Set to “AB”

LoopStart LoopEnd

Value Description

Loop Play is alternately switched on

and off each time you press the foot

switch or [ENTER]. “LP:ON” appears

in the display when Loop Play is ON.

The measures at which Loop Play be-

gins and ends are set with “Loop-

Start” and “LoopEnd.”

Please refer to “Setting a Specified

Segment for Playing Repeatedly” (p.

87).

BLOCK

When the foot switch or [ENTER] is

pressed, then the song proceeds to the

next pattern.

“LP:BLK” appears in the display

when Block Loop is ON.

Chapter 8 Creating and Performing Songs ([SONG])

Setting a Specified Segment for Playing

Repeatedly

This sets the specified segment for playing repeatedly

(Loop Play).

1. Select the song to play, then press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <SONG>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ] to select a <LoopStart> or a

<LoopEnd>, then press [ENTER].

The measure where Loop Play begins is set

with “LoopStart”; the measure where Loop

Play stops is set with the “LoopEnd” setting.

fig.08-31d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the starting or

ending measure for Loop Play.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

■Playing Multiple Songs

Continuously (Song Chain)

You can specify the song number of the song that

you want to have played right after the currently

selected song, when it is played. By setting in

each song the number of the song that is to follow

it, you can achieve continuous playback of up to

100 songs.

You can also have the performance of any

particular song(s) be repeated.

fig.08-chain

1. Select the song to play, then press [EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Select a <SONG>, then press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <Chain>.

fig.08-35d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the value.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

* Depending on its settings, there may be some delay for

the TSC (p. 51) to change, if the song is switched while

Song Chain is in progress.

Value Description

OFF Plays back the currently selected song

one time and then stops.

REPEAT Playback of the song(s) is repeated.

S001–

S100

The selected song is played back, and

is followed by playback of the next

specified song.

Song 001

Song Chain: 002

Song 002

Song Chain: 003

Song 003

Song Chain: OFF

Chapter 9 Changing the Operating Environment (System)

These settings include those for the DR-3’s pad

sensitivity, Master Tuning, and other global

settings.

■How to Make the Settings

1. With the performance stopped, press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.09-01d

2. Press [ ], select a <SYSTEM>, then

press [ENTER].

fig.09-02d

3. Press [ ] [ ], select the parameter to

be set.

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

5. When you press [EXIT], the setting is

changed, and you’re returned to the

previous screen.

Display Description Page

Output Sets the parts output from

the OUTPUT jacks. p. 89

Auto

Type

Changes the pattern progres-

sion when performing in

Auto mode.

p. 47

FS1 Assigns the function con-

trolled with Foot Switch 1. p. 49

FS2 Assigns the function con-

trolled with Foot Switch 2. p. 49

PadSens Adjust the pad sensitivity p. 89

Mstr

Tune

Sets the reference pitch for

the bass part. p. 89

Click

Level

Adjusts the volume of the

metronome sound. p. 89

Sync

When connecting an external

MIDI device and synchroniz-

ing the performance, this de-

termines whether the DR-3 is

to be the slave.

p. 95

Drum

MidiCh

Sets the MIDI channel for the

drum part. p. 94

Bass

MidiCh

Sets the MIDI channel for the

bass part. p. 94

<FAC-

TORY

RESET>

Restores all of the settings to

the original factory settings. p. 18

Display Description Page

Chapter 9 Changing the Operating Environment (System)

Setting the Parts To Be Output

from the OUTPUT Jacks

You can set the parts that are to be heard from the

external audio device connected to the OUTPUT

jacks.

fig.09-03d

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity

The pads are less sensitive when this is set to a

lower value. Although strong accents are not

produced unless you tap the pads with force, it

allows you to impart more subtlety and nuance to

your performances.

Raising the value increases the sensitivity.

Although this allows you to produce strong

accents even with gentle taps, you lose the ability

to add subtle changes.

fig.09-05d

Setting the Reference Pitch

for the Bass Part

The reference pitch for the bass part can be set

within the range of A = 438 Hz to A = 445 Hz.

* Changing this setting does not change the drum parts.

fig.09-06d

Changing the Volume of

the Metronome Sound

This changes the metronome volume when

Realtime Recording (p. 65) is used to record

patterns.

fig.09-07d

Parame-

ter Value Description

Output

ALL The sounds from all parts

are played.

DRUM

Only the drum part

sounds are played. The

bass part is muted.

BASS

Only the bass part sounds

are played. The drum part

is muted.

Parameter Value Description

PadSens

1–10

Fix

The velocity will not be

affected by the strength

of your tapping the

pads.

Parameter Value

MstrTune 438–445 Hz

Parameter Value

ClickLevel 1–10

Chapter 10 Creating Your Own Kits

You can change (edit) the settings for the User

style kits, including those for the kit instruments

and the way the sounds are played.

You can store up to 50 kits with edited settings as

“User kits.”

* Unable to change the settings for the Preset kit, with a

“P” appended to their number.

*When the unit left the factory, the User kits (U01–U50)

contained the same settings as the Preset kits (P01–P50).

* Certain data cannot be changed while it is being

performed. First stop the performance, then make the

changes.

■How to Make the Settings

1. With the performance stopped, press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.09-10d

2. Press [ ], select a <KIT>, then press

[ENTER].

fig.09-11d

3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the number

for the kit to be set, then press [ ].

fig.09-12d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to select the sound

group.

5. Press the pad to be edited.

There is no need to specify the pad when

“BASS” is selected for the sound group.

6. Press [ ] [ ], select the parameter to

be set.

7. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

8. Repeat Steps 4–7 as needed.

9. When you have finished making the

setting, press [EXIT] a number of times

until you exit Edit mode.

* When you exit Edit mode, the kit values return to those

set in the style or song (p. 63).

Displayed Group Name

DRUM Drum Set

PERC Percussion

BASS Bass

oct BASS The bass sound one octave lower

oct BASS The bass sound one octave higher

Display Description Page

Inst Selects the sound assigned

to the pad. p. 91

Level Sets the instrument’s vol-

ume level. p. 91

Pan Sets the positioning (pan)

of the instrument’s sound. p. 91

<NAME> Names the drum kit. p. 91

<COPY> Copies the drum kit. p. 92

Chapter 10 Creating Your Own Kits

Selecting the Sounds

Assigned to the Pads

This selects the instruments to be assigned to the

pads.

fig.09-14d

* You cannot select bass tones for the drum parts, and

cannot select drum instruments for the bass part.

Setting the Volume

This sets the volume (the level) for each

instrument. The velocity when you actually tap

the key pads is changed within the level range set

here.

fig.09-15d

Setting the Position of the

Sound

This sets the placement (Pan) of each instrument,

with fifteen degrees of adjustment.

fig.09-16d

fig.09-pan

Naming the Kit

You can edit the name of the currently selected

kit, using up to eight characters for the name.

fig.09-17d

Press [ENTER].

fig.09-18d

Press [ ] [ ] to move to the point where you

want to enter the character(s).

Each time you press [ENTER], it switches

between upper and lower case for the text being

input.

Turn the VALUE dial to select the character.

Parameter Value

Inst Refer to the “Instrument/Bass Tone

List” (p. 104).

Parameter Value

Level 0–15

Parameter Value

Pan L7–CENTER–R7

CENTER R7L7 L1 R1

Chapter 10 Creating Your Own Kits

Copying the Kit

This copies the kit to the User kit (U01–U50).

fig.09-19d

Press [ENTER].

fig.09-20d

Turn the VALUE dial to select the number for the

kit to be copied, then press [ ].

fig.09-21d

Turn the VALUE dial to select the copy-

destination kit number, then press [ ].

fig.09-22d

Press [ENTER] to execute the copy.

If you press [ ], you’re taken back to the screen

you were in immediately before that.

You can press [EXIT] to cancel the procedure, and

go back to the previous screen.

Chapter 11 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices

■What is MIDI?

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a

universal standard that allows for the exchange

of performance data and other information

among electronic musical instruments and

computers. Once MIDI cables are used to connect

together devices equipped with MIDI connectors,

each device can send data to, or receive data from

any of the others.

MIDI Connector

The DR-3 is equipped with a MIDI IN connector.

fig.10-01

MIDI IN

Receives data from an external MIDI device.

Connect to the MIDI OUT connector on the

external MIDI device.

With the DR-3, you can use MIDI data to do the

following.

•Use an external MIDI device to play the DR-3

• Starting/stopping and synchronizing

performances on the DR-3 from a digital

recorder or MIDI sequencer

• Using the DR-3 to record performances

played by external MIDI devices

MIDI Implementation Chart

In order to exchange MIDI data, the data

transmitted by the MIDI devices must be

common to both. The owner’s manuals for a

MIDI device always includes a MIDI

Implementation Chart, which allows you to

quickly check the compatibility of that device

with other devices. By comparing the MIDI

Implementation Charts of each device you are

using, you can confirm which kinds of data can

be exchanged.

* For more details concerning the way MIDI has been

implemented on this unit, please refer to “MIDI

Implementation” (p. 117).

*Some MIDI messages cannot be received while editing is

in progress.

Starting/Stopping and

Synchronizing Performances on

the DR-3 from an External MIDI

Device

You can synchronize the DR-3’s performances

with digital recorders, MIDI sequencers, rhythm

machines, and other such devices.

Master and Slave

When synchronizing two or more devices, one is

made the “master” device and all others “slaves.”

fig.10-02

When the master device is started or stopped, a

MIDI message for that operation is transmitted.

The slave or slaves then start or stop in

accordance with the transmitted MIDI message.

Furthermore, timing clock data corresponding to

the tempo is transmitted by the master device.

Slave devices synchronize their performances to

this timing clock.

Other data transmitted from the master device to

slave devices includes song numbers (Song

Select) and the position of song performances

(Song Position Pointer).

MIDI IN

Connector

MIDI OUT

Master

MIDI IN

Slave (DR-3)

Chapter 11 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices

Data Synchronized with the DR-3

The following MIDI messages are handled

during synchronization with the DR-3.

• Start

• Timing Clock

• Continue

• Song Select

• Stop

• Song Position Pointer

*For more information on the MIDI messages handled by

the devices you are connecting, refer to the owner’s

manual for each device.

* When synchronizing a drum machine connected to the

DR-3, you should set things up so that sounds are not

played by the DR-3’s internal sound generator in

response to Note messages received from the connected

drum machine. Either prevent Note messages from being

transmitted by the connected device, or set the DR-3 so it

doesn’t receive Note messages. For more on the DR-3’s

MIDI channel settings, refer to the following.

■Setting the MIDI Channels

To enable proper reception of performance data,

the MIDI channels for the transmitting and

receiving devices must be matched.

You can assign the drum part and bass part to

different MIDI channels.

1. With the performance stopped, press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Press [ ], select a <SYSTEM>, then

press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <DrumMidiCh> or a

<BassMidiCh> to be set.

fig.09-08d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

*Program Change messages are received on the drum part

MIDI channel.

5. Press [EXIT] a number of times until you

exit Edit mode.

Parameter Value

Drum

MidiCh

OFF,

1–16

Sets the drum part MIDI

channel

When set to “OFF,” Note

and Program Change mes-

sages are not received.

Bass

MidiCh

OFF,

1–16

Sets the bass part MIDI

channel

When set to “OFF,” Note

messages are not received.

Chapter 11 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices

■Setting Sync Mode

When connecting an external MIDI device and

synchronizing the performance, this determines

whether the DR-3 is to be the slave.

1. With the performance stopped, press

[EDIT].

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Press [ ], select a <SYSTEM>, then

press [ENTER].

3. Press [ ], select a <Sync>.

fig.10-03d

4. Turn the VALUE dial to set the value.

5. Press [EXIT] a number of times until you

exit Edit mode.

* When the DR-3 is functioning as a slave device, the

tempo cannot be controlled from the DR-3.

Using An External MIDI

Device to Play the DR-3

You can use performance data transmitted from

an external MIDI device to play the DR-3.

fig.10-05

MIDI Channels

In order to exchange performance data between

an external MIDI device and the DR-3, the MIDI

channel settings must be the same for both

devices. Performance data can be exchanged

successfully only when the MIDI channels match.

For more on the DR-3’s MIDI channel settings,

refer to “Setting the MIDI Channels” (p. 94).

Param-

eter Value Description

Sync

AUTO

When the performance is

stopped and a Start mes-

sage is input from an exter-

nal MIDI device, the DR-3

automatically switches to

slave.

REMOTE

Messages input from the

external MIDI device are

used only to control start-

ing and stopping.

INT

You can use Note messages

from external MIDI devices

to play the DR-3's internal

sound generator, without

synchronization.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI Keyboard

DR-3

Chapter 11 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices

Performance Data Handled by the DR-3

• Note Messages

These are messages that convey the performance

status of drum parts and bass parts. These are

equivalent to the performance data for keys on a

keyboard. The different kinds of Note messages

are shown below.

This correspondence of the DR-3’s pads to Note

Number as shown below.

fig.10-06

• Note numbers are 28–64 when BASS is

selected for INST.

When you tap one of the DR-3’s pads, the Note

Number for that pad is transmitted.

When a Note Number is received from an

external MIDI device, the instrument or bass tone

assigned to the pad corresponding to that Note

Number is played.

*Note Numbers that do not correspond to any of the pads

are disregarded if received.

• Program Change

This message switches the drum kit.

*Program Change messages are received on the drum part

MIDI channel.

* For more information on the messages that can be

handled by the devices you are connecting, refer to the

owner’s manual for each device.

Using the DR-3 to Record

Performances Played by

External MIDI Devices

The DR-3 can be used to record, in real time, what

is being played on a MIDI keyboard or MIDI

pads. You can also use the DR-3 to record

performance data from sequencers and rhythm

machines.

* When recording performances from an external device,

set “Sync” in [EDIT] <SYSTEM> to “AUTO” (p. 95).

*To enable proper reception of performance data, the MIDI

channels for the transmitting and receiving devices must

be matched. For more on MIDI channel settings, refer to

p. 94.

Recording Performances on MIDI

Keyboards and MIDI Pads

When recording MIDI keyboard or MIDI pad

performances as DR-3 patterns, the patterns are

recorded in real time.

fig.10-05

First, follow the instructions in “<2> Making the

Settings for the New Style” (p. 62) to make the

necessary settings. Follow the instructions in Step

5 of “• Recording the Drum Part” (p. 65) (or “•

Recording the Bass Part” (p. 66)) to play the MIDI

keyboard or MIDI pad performance.

To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

Note Number Pad number to which an instru-

ment or bass tone is assigned

Note On Pad is tapped

Note Off Pad is released

Velocity Force used to tap the pad

36 38 37 42 46 53 51 49

45 41 57 58

• Select “DRUM” for the “INST”

62 63 64 60 61 39 56 54

75 70 67 68

• Select “PERC” for the “INST”

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI Keyboard

DR-3

Chapter 11 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices

Recording Sequencer and Rhythm

Machine Performances

When connecting a sequencer or rhythm machine

and recording the performance data from it, the

start of recording with the DR-3 is controlled

from the connected device.

fig.10-08

Press [MANU] on the DR-3 so that the button

lights up, then press STEP REC [ ]. The DR-3

begins recording at the same time the

performance from the connected sequencer or

rhythm machine is played back.

To stop recording, press STOP [ ].

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI Sequencer

etc.

DR-3

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Troubleshooting

If you find the DR-3 is not operating correctly, check the items listed below.

If the DR-3 still does not work properly after you check these points, consult your local Roland Service

or your dealer.

Problem Check/Solution

No sound

Is the volume turned down (p. 17)?

Is the Output set to “DRUM” or “BASS” (p. 89)?

Is the instrument’s level set to “0” (p. 91)?

Have you selected a style, pattern or song containing no perfor-

mance data?

Sounds drop out Are you playing too many sounds simultaneously?

The DR-3 has a maximum polyphony of 12 sounds.

Performance does not start

when START [ ] is

pressed

Have you selected a style, pattern or song containing no perfor-

mance data?

The button does not flash

when STEP REC [ ] is

pressed / Recording does not

start STEP REC [ ] is held

down and START [ ] is

pressed

Have you selected a Preset Style?

Select User Styles with a “U” appended to their number (p. 62).

Have you selected Edit mode?

Press [EXIT] in number of times until you exit Edit mode.

No metronome sound when

Realtime Recording is used Is the metronome level (Click Level) set to “0” (p. 89)?

Cannot change the settings

(Kits, Styles, TSC)

Have you selected a Preset?

Select User settings with a “U” appended to their number (p.

90, p. 62, p. 75)

Certain data cannot be changed while it is being performed.

First stop the performance, then make the changes.

Cannot play the DR-3 using an

external MIDI device / Cannot

play external MIDI device from

the DR-3

Are the MIDI channel settings correct (p. 94)?

Are the note numbers correct (p. 96)?

Some MIDI messages cannot be received while editing is in

progress.

Press [EXIT] in number of times until you exit Edit mode.

Foot switch does not work

Are the foot switch properly connected (p. 29)?

During recording or editing, depressing the foot switch will

have no effect.

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Message List

Message Keep Power On!

Now Working...

Cause Data is being saved to memory.

Action Never turn off the power while this

message is displayed. This may cause

damage to the internal memory,

rendering it useless.

Message Battery Low!

Cause The DR-3’s batteries are running low.

Action Use the AC adapter, or change the

batteries promptly (p. 15).

Press any button to clear the message.

Sounds may become distorted, or the

DR-3 may not operate correctly if you

continue to use it in this condition.

Message Can Not Edit!

Cause Unable to change the settings for the

Preset Styles, Preset kits, or TSC presets

with a “P” appended to their number.

Action Select User Styles, User kits, and TSC

presets with a “U” appended to their

number.

Action When basing your data on Preset data,

copy the preset data to the User

memory before changing the settings.

Message Can Not Record

Cause Unable to record on the Preset Styles.

Action Select User Style and record

performance.

Message Data Empty!

Cause No data.

Massage Memory Full!

Cause Memory is full.

Action Try the operation once again.

Action Delete unneeded patterns or songs

(p. 73, p. 85).

Message Song Data Full!

Cause No space remains in the song for any

more patterns to be recorded.

Action You can record or copy up to a

maximum of 250 patterns in one song.

Message Excl. Ptn Full!

Cause The exclusive patterns for songs are full

(p. 78).

Action To continue recording or copying, first

delete the exclusive patterns.

Message Stop SEQ!

Cause The operation you attempted cannot be

carried out while a Style or song is

being performed or recorded.

Action Press STOP [ ] to stop the

performance or recording of the Style

or song, then try the operation again.

Message MIDI Off Line!

Cause A MIDI Active Sensing error has

occurred. A abnormality has been

detected in the device or cable

connected to MIDI IN.

Action Check the device or cable connected to

MIDI IN.

Message MIDI Full!

Cause Too many MIDI messages were

received all at once, and the DR-3 was

unable to process all of them.

Action Reduce the volume of the MIDI

messages being sent by the

transmitting device.

Message Too Busy!

Cause The system attempted to concurrently

process abnormally large amounts of

data, but was unable to succeed.

Action Make sure that the unit is not being

forced to handle an overly large

amount of data (in patterns, or received

MIDI messages) all at once, and try to

reduce the amount of data.

Message System Error!

Cause An unknown error has occurred in the

system.

Action Immediately stop using the unit, and

consult your dealer or nearest Roland

Service Center.

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Parameter List

Parameter Display Value

Temporary (These parameters are not saved. These are reset each time the DR-3’s power is turned on.)

Sound Shape TSC AUDITION / Shape P1 - P8, U1 - U8

Ambience TSC AUDITION / Ambi P1 - P8, U1 - U8

Tempo PLAY TEMPO / Tempo 20 - 260

Key Shift PLAY KEY SHIFT / KeyShift -12 - +12

Style (This is selectable in Style Play Mode)

Tempo Tempo 20 - 260

Beat Beat 2/4 - 8/4, 4/8 - 16/8

Kit Kit1 P01 - P50, U01 - U50

Kit Variation Kit2 P01 - P50, U01 - U50

Mute Variation Mute HH, Kick, Bass, HH&Kick, Kick&Bass,

HH&Bass, Drums

Sound Shape Switch ShapeSw OFF, ON

Sound Shape Shape P1 - P8, U1 - U8

Ambience Switch AmbiSw OFF, ON

Ambience Ambi P1 - P8, U1 - U8

Pattern Measure /

PATTERN MEAS

INTRO, VERSE A, VERSE B,

VERSE C, ENDING 1 - 4

Pattern Key Transpose /

PTN KEY TRANS

INTRO, FILL A, VERSE A,

VERSE Av, FILL B, VERSE B,

VERSE Bv, FILL C, VERSE C,

VERSE Cv, ENDING

-12 - +12

Pattern Copy <COPY>

Pattern Clear <CLEAR>

Style Name <NAME> 10 letters

Style Copy <COPY>

Style Clear <CLEAR>

Song (This is selectable in Song Mode)

Initial Tempo InitTempo 20 - 260

Sound Shape Switch ShapeSw OFF, ON

Sound Shape Shape P1 - P8, U1 - U8

Ambience Switch AmbiSw OFF, ON

Ambience Ambi P1 - P8, U1 - U8

Loop Type LoopType AB, BLOCK

Loop Start LoopStart 1 - Last mesure number of the song

Loop End LoopEnd 1 - Last mesure number of the song

Song Chain Chain OFF, REPEAT, S001 - S100

Song Name <NAME> 10 letters

Song Copy <COPY>

Song Clear <CLEAR>

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Parameter List

Kit

Kit Kit P1 - P50, U1 - U50

Instrument Inst “Instrument/Bass Tone List” (p. 104)

Level Level 0 - 15

Pan Pan L7 - CENTER - R7

Kit Name <NAME> 8 letters

Kit Copy <COPY>

Sound Shape

Sound Shape Shape P1 - P8, U1 - U8

Equalizer Switch EQ / Switch OFF, ON

Equalizer Input EQ / Input -24 dB - +12 dB

Equalizer Low Type EQ (Low) / Type Shelving, Peaking

Equalizer Low Gain EQ (Low) / Gain -12 dB - +12 dB

Equalizer Low Frequency EQ (Low) / Freq 20 Hz - 2.0 kHz

Equalizer Low Q EQ (Low ) / Q 0.3 - 16.0

Equalizer Middle Gain EQ (Mid) / Gain -12 dB - +12 dB

Equalizer Middle Frequency EQ (Mid) / Freq 20 Hz - 8.0 kHz

Equalizer Middle Q EQ (Mid) / Q 0.3 - 16.0

Equalizer High TYPE EQ (High) / Type Shelving, Peaking

Equalizer High Gain EQ (High) / Gain -12 dB - +12 dB

Equalizer High Frequency EQ (High) / Freq 500 Hz - 14.0 kHz

Equalizer High Q EQ (High) / Q 0.3 - 16.0

Equalizer Out Level EQ / OutLevel -24 dB - +12 dB

Compressor Switch COMP / Switch OFF, ON

Compressor Sprit Frequency L COMP / SpritL 20 Hz - 800 Hz

Compressor Sprit Frequency H COMP / SpritH 1.6 kHz - 14.0 kHz

Compressor Low Threshold COMP(Low) / Thres -30 dB - +6 dB

Compressor Low Ratio COMP(Low) / Ratio 1: 1.00 - 1: 16.0, 1: INF

Compressor Low Attack COMP(Low) / Attack 0 ms - 100 ms

Compressor Low Release COMP(Low) / Release 50 ms - 5000 ms

Compressor Middle Threshold COMP(Mid) / Thres -30 dB - +6 dB

Compressor Middle Ratio COMP(Mid) / Ratio 1: 1.00 - 1: 16.0, 1: INF

Compressor Middle Attack COMP(Mid) / Attack 0 ms - 100 ms

Compressor Middle Release COMP(Mid) / Release 50 ms - 5000 ms

Compressor High Threshold COMP(Hi) / Thres -30 dB - +6 dB

Compressor High Ratio COMP(Hi) / Ratio 1: 1.00 - 1: 16.0, 1: INF

Compressor High Attack COMP(Hi) / Attack 0 ms - 100 ms

Compressor High Release COMP(Hi) / Release 50 ms - 5000 ms

Compressor Low Level COMP / Low Lev -60 dB - +6 dB

Compressor Middle Level COMP / Mid Lev -60 dB - +6 dB

Compressor High Level COMP / High Lev -60 dB - +6 dB

Compressor Out Level COMP / OutLevel -60 dB - +6 dB

Sound Shape Name <NAME> 6 letter

Sound Shape Copy <COPY>

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Ambience

Ambience Ambi P1 - P8, U1 - U8

Reverb Size Size 5.6 m - 20.5 m

Reverb Time Time 0.1 - 32.0

Reverb Level Level 0 - 100

Pre Delay PreDelay 0 ms - 20 ms

Density Density 0 - 100

Early Reflection Level ErLevel 0 - 100

Release Density RelDensity 0 - 100

Low Damp Gain Low Damp / Gain -36.0 dB - 0.0 dB

Low Damp Frequency Low Damp / Freq 55 Hz - 4.00 kHz

High Damp Gain Hi Damp / Gain -36.0 dB - 0.0 dB

High Damp Frequency Hi Damp / Freq 400 Hz - 14 kHz

Low Cut Frequency Low Cut / Freq 20 Hz - 2.0 kHz

High Cut Frequency High Cut / Freq 250 Hz - 14.0 kHz, FLAT

Ambience Name <NAME> 6 letters

Ambience Copy <COPY>

System

Output Output ALL, DRUM, BASS

Auto Repeat Type AutoType ABC, ABC4, ABC8, ABC16, AB, AB4, AB8,

AB16

Foot Switch 1 FS1 INTRO/END, VERSE,LOOP, VAR PTN,

VAR KIT, VAR MUTE, TAP TEMPO,

STRT/PAUSE, START/STOP, STYLE FWD,

STYLE BWD, INTRO, FILL A, VERSE A,

FILL B, VERSE B, FILL C, VERSE C, ENDING,

DRUM KICK - DRUM CYM5,

PERC 1 - PERC 13

Foot Switch 2 FS2

Pad Sensitivity PadSens 1 - 10, FIX

Master Tune MstrTune 438 Hz - 445 Hz

Click Level ClickLevel 0 - 10

MIDI Synchro Mode Sync AUTO, REMOTE, INT

Drum MIDI Channel DrumMidiCh OFF, 1 - 16

Bass MIDI Channel BassMidiCh OFF, 1 - 16

Factory Reset <FACTORY RESET>

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Instrument

Inst. No. v

Display

Instrument Inst. No. v

Display

Instrument

Instrument/Bass Tone List

K01 Maple Maple Kick

K02 Rnd1 Round Kick 1

K03 Rnd2 Round Kick 2

K04 Dry Dry Hard Kick

K05 Comp Comp Kick

K06 Rev1 Reverb Kick 1

K07 Rev2 Reverb Kick 2

K08 Stdio Studio Kick

K09 26"dp 26" Deep Kick

K10 Jazz Jazz Kick

K11 Elec Electronic Kick

K12 TR909 TR-909 Kick

S01 v Wet Wet Snare / Soft Shot

S02 Warm Warm Snare Hard Shot

S03 Maple Maple Snare

S04 v Maple Maple Snare / Beach Soft Shot

S05 BchH Beech Snare Hard Rim Shot

S06 BchS Beech Snare Soft Shot

S07 v Beech Beech Snare Rim / Beech Snare Soft

S08 Open Open Snare Rim Shot

S09 v Open Open Sanre / Beech Snare Soft Shot

S10 Dry Dry Snare Hard Shot

S11 v Dry Dry Snare Hard Shor / Med Soft Shot

S12 MdSft Medium Soft Shot

S13 Natrl Natural Snare

S14 v Natrl Natural Snare / BeechSoft

S15 v Rock Rock Rim Shot / Med Soft

S16 Picco Piccolo Rim Shot Snare

S17 House House Snare

S18 Soft Soft Shot

S19 BrshR Brush Roll

S20 BrshS Brush Slap

S21 v BrshS Brush Slap / Swish

S22 Whack Whack Snare

S23 Regga Reggae Snare

S24 Elec Electronic Snare

S25 TR808 TR-808 Snare

S26 Doubl Double Shot Ghost

S27 Buzz Buzz Snare Ghost

S28 Stck1 Ambient Cross Stick

S29 Stck2 Natural Cross Stick

S30 Stck3 TR-808 Cross Stick

T01 VintH Vintage Tom High

T02 VintM Vintage Tom Mid

T03 VintL Vintage Tom Low

T04 AmbiH Ambient Tom High

T05 AmbiM Ambient Tom Mid

T06 AmbiL Ambient Tom Low

T07 DblH Double Head Tom High

T08 DblM Double Head Tom Mid

T09 DblL Double Head Tom Low

T10 RockH Rock Tom High

T11 RockM Rock Tom Mid

T12 RockL Rock Tom Low

T13 BrshH Brush Slap Tom High

T14 BrshM Brush Slap Tom Mid

T15 BrshL Brush Slap Tom Low

T16 ElecH Electronic Tom High

T17 ElecM Electronic Tom Mid

T18 ElecL Electronic Tom Low

T19 TR H TR-808 Tom High

T20 TR M TR-808 Tom Mid

T21 TR L TR-808 Tom Low

H01 PureC Pure Closed Hi-Hat *1

H02 PureO Pure Open Hi-Hat *1

H03 PureP Pure Pedal Closed Hi-Hat *1

H04 v PureO Pure HH Open / Pedal *1

H05 16"C 16" Closed Hi-Hat *1

H06 16"O 16" Open Hi-Hat *1

H07 16"P 16" Pedal Closed Hi-Hat *1

H08 v 16"O 16" HH Open / Pedal *1

H09 RealC Real Closed Hi-Hat *1

H10 RealO Real Open Hi-Hat *1

H11 v RealO Real HH Open / Pedal *1

H12 BrshC Brush Closed Hi-Hat *1

H13 BrshO Brush Open Hi-Hat *1

C01 Crsh1 Crash Cymbal 1 *2

C02 Crsh2 Crash Cymbal 2 *3

C03 Crsh3 Crash Cymbal 3 *4

C04 Chok1 Choked Crash 1 *2

C05 Chok2 Choked Crash 2 *3

C06 Chok3 Choked Crash 3 *4

C07 Splsh Splash Cymbal

C08 China Chinese Cymbal

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Inst. No. v

Display

Instrument

Bass Tone

Inst. No.

Display

Instrument

C09 Ride1 Ride Cymbal 1

C10 Ride2 Ride Cymbal 2

C11 Bell1 Ride Bell Cymbal 1

C12 Bell2 Ride Bell Cymbal 2

C13 BrshC Brush Crash Cymbal

C14 BrshR Brush Ride Cymbal

C15 Gong Large Gong

P01 Cowbl Cowbell

P02 Tmbrn Tambourine

P03 BngoH Bongo High

P04 BngoL Bongo Low

P05 CngHM Conga High Mute

P06 CngHO Conga High Open

P07 CngaL Conga Low Open

P08 TmblH Timbale High

P09 TmblL Timbale Low

P10 Clave Clave

P11 Vibra Vibraslap

P12 GuirS Guiro Short

P13 GuirL Guiro Long

P14 Marcs Maracas

P15 Shakr Shaker

P16 Cabas Cabasa

P17 WhslS Whistle Short

P18 WhslL Whistle Long

P19 AgogH Agogo High

P20 AgogL Agogo Low

P21 CuicH Cuica High

P22 CuicL Cuica Low

P23 SurdM Surdo Mute

P24 SurdO Surdo Open

P25 Tbla1 Tabla 1

P26 Tbla2 Tabla 2

P27 Tbla3 Tabla 3

P28 Clap1 Real Clap

P29 Clap2 TR-808 Clap

v...The sound will alter depending on the

strength you tap the pads.

*1–*4...will not sound simultaneously with other

percussion instruments of the same number.

B01 Fing1 Fingered Bass 1

B02 Fing2 Fingered Bass 2

B03 MuteB Mute Bass

B04 Frtls Fretless Bass

B05 Pick1 Picked Bass 1

B06 Pick2 Picked Bass 2

B07 Acous Acoustic Bass

B08 Slap Slap Bass

B09 Stick Stick

B10 Solid Solid Bass

B11 Pluck Pluck Bass

B12 Sine Sine Wave Bass

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Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

Preset Kit List

No. P01

Power1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K03 Rnd2

S01 v Wet

S28 Stck1

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B05 Pick1

No. P02

BigFunk

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S01 v Wet

S27 Buzz

H09 RealC

H10 RealO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C04 Chok1

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B09 Stick

No. P03

Groove

Inst.

No. Instrument

K02 Rnd1

S01 v Wet

S27 Buzz

H09 RealC

H11 v RealO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C03 Crsh3

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B08 Slap

No. P04

Studio 1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K04 Dry

S09 v Open

S26 Doubl

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C07 Splsh

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P05

Room 1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K06 Rev1

S08 Open

S28 Stck1

H09 RealC

H10 RealO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C03 Crsh3

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B05 Pick1

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Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P06

Loud

Inst.

No. Instrument

K06 Rev1

S02 Warm

S28 Stck1

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C08 China

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T10 RockH

T11 RockM

T12 RockL

C02 Crsh2

C15 Gong

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B05 Pick1

No. P07

Power 2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K07 Rev2

S02 Warm

S28 Stck1

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C02 Crsh2

C15 Gong

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B06 Pick2

No. P08

Big

Inst.

No. Instrument

K09 26"dp

S07 v Beech

S26 Doubl

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C11 Bell1

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B09 Stick

No. P09

Funk 1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K04 Dry

S07 v Beech

S26 Doubl

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C12 Bell2

C09 Ride1

C02 Crsh2

T01 VintH

T02 VintM

T03 VintL

C07 Splsh

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B08 Slap

No. P10

Natural1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K05 Comp

S14 v Natrl

S28 Stck1

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C11 Bell1

C09 Ride1

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B06 Pick2

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Preset Kit List

Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P11

Gospel

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S14 v Natrl

S29 Stck2

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C07 Splsh

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P12

Room 2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K06 Rev1

S15 v Rock

S28 Stck1

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P13

Ambient

Inst.

No. Instrument

K06 Rev1

S15 v Rock

S01 v Wet

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C12 Bell2

C09 Ride1

C01 Crsh1

T10 RockH

T11 RockM

T12 RockL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B02 Fing2

No. P14

HeavyFnk

Inst.

No. Instrument

K03 Rnd2

S15 v Rock

S27 Buzz

H09 RealC

H11 v RealO

C11 Bell1

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B09 Stick

No. P15

Whack

Inst.

No. Instrument

K03 Rnd2

S22 Whack

S15 v Rock

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C11 Bell1

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B05 Pick1

109

Preset Kit List

ppen

ces

Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P16

Standrd1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K04 Dry

S11 v Dry

S29 Stck2

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P17

Express

Inst.

No. Instrument

K02 Rnd1

S10 Dry

S26 Doubl

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C11 Bell1

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B02 Fing2

No. P18

Vintage

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S04 v Maple

S28 Stck1

H01 PureC

H02 PureO

C11 Bell1

C09 Ride1

C01 Crsh1

T01 VintH

T02 VintM

T03 VintL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P19

Fusion

Inst.

No. Instrument

K08 Stdio

S04 v Maple

S26 Doubl

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C07 Splsh

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B05 Pick1

No. P20

Funk 2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K05 Comp

S16 Picco

S28 Stck1

H09 RealC

H11 v RealO

C11 Bell1

C09 Ride1

C02 Crsh2

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C07 Splsh

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B09 Stick

110

Preset Kit List

Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P21

Electro

Inst.

No. Instrument

K11 Elec

S24 Elec

S30 Stck3

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C11 Bell1

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T16 ElecH

T17 ElecM

T18 ElecL

C07 Splsh

C08 China

P27 Tbla3

P26 Tbla2

P25 Tbla1

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B10 Solid

No. P22

Dance

Inst.

No. Instrument

K12 TR909

S25 TR808

S13 Natrl

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T19 TR H

T20 TR M

T21 TR L

C03 Crsh3

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B12 Sine

No. P23

Hip Hop

Inst.

No. Instrument

K02 Rnd1

S17 House

S05 BchH

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C12 Bell2

C09 Ride1

C03 Crsh3

T16 ElecH

T17 ElecM

T18 ElecL

C02 Crsh2

C15 Gong

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B10 Solid

No. P24

Techno

Inst.

No. Instrument

K12 TR909

S17 House

S30 Stck3

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C11 Bell1

C10 Ride2

C02 Crsh2

T16 ElecH

T17 ElecM

T18 ElecL

C03 Crsh3

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B11 Pluck

No. P25

Drm'n'Bs

Inst.

No. Instrument

K12 TR909

S17 House

S25 TR808

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C02 Crsh2

T19 TR H

T20 TR M

T21 TR L

C03 Crsh3

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B12 Sine

111

Preset Kit List

ppen

ces

Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P26

House

Inst.

No. Instrument

K12 TR909

S25 TR808

S30 Stck3

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C02 Crsh2

T19 TR H

T20 TR M

T21 TR L

C03 Crsh3

C07 Splsh

P27 Tbla3

P26 Tbla2

P25 Tbla1

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B10 Solid

No. P27

Boom

Inst.

No. Instrument

K12 TR909

S25 TR808

S30 Stck3

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C02 Crsh2

T19 TR H

T20 TR M

T21 TR L

C03 Crsh3

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B11 Pluck

No. P28

Jazz 1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K10 Jazz

S06 BchS

S29 Stck2

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C11 Bell1

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T01 VintH

T02 VintM

T03 VintL

C02 Crsh2

C03 Crsh3

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B07 Acous

No. P29

Jazz 2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K10 Jazz

S11 v Dry

S28 Stck1

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C09 Ride1

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T01 VintH

T02 VintM

T03 VintL

C02 Crsh2

C03 Crsh3

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B07 Acous

No. P30

Country

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S12 MdSft

S29 Stck2

H09 RealC

H10 RealO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

112

Preset Kit List

Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P31

Ballad 1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K09 26"dp

S12 MdSft

S29 Stck2

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C11 Bell1

C09 Ride1

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C02 Crsh2

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B04 Frtls

No. P32

Folk

Inst.

No. Instrument

K10 Jazz

S20 BrshS

S26 Doubl

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C12 Bell2

C14 BrshR

C01 Crsh1

T01 VintH

T02 VintM

T03 VintL

C13 BrshC

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B03 MuteB

No. P33

Brushes1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K10 Jazz

S21 v BrshS

S19 BrshR

H03 PureP

H13 BrshO

C11 Bell1

C14 BrshR

C13 BrshC

T13 BrshH

T14 BrshM

T15 BrshL

C02 Crsh2

C03 Crsh3

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B07 Acous

No. P34

Ballad 2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S04 v Maple

S29 Stck2

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C11 Bell1

C09 Ride1

C01 Crsh1

T01 VintH

T02 VintM

T03 VintL

C02 Crsh2

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B04 Frtls

No. P35

Pops 1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S09 v Open

S29 Stck2

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

113

Preset Kit List

ppen

ces

Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P36

Punk

Inst.

No. Instrument

K04 Dry

S15 v Rock

S26 Doubl

H09 RealC

H11 v RealO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P37

Pops 2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K04 Dry

S07 v Beech

S28 Stck1

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C12 Bell2

C09 Ride1

C02 Crsh2

T01 VintH

T02 VintM

T03 VintL

C07 Splsh

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P38

Standrd2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S04 v Maple

S26 Doubl

H01 PureC

H02 PureO

C11 Bell1

C09 Ride1

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P39

Natural2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K04 Dry

S14 v Natrl

S28 Stck1

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C11 Bell1

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C02 Crsh2

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P40

Studio 2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K02 Rnd1

S09 v Open

S26 Doubl

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

114

Preset Kit List

Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P41

Power 3

Inst.

No. Instrument

K02 Rnd1

S01 v Wet

S26 Doubl

H09 RealC

H11 v RealO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C02 Crsh2

C08 China

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P42

Room 3

Inst.

No. Instrument

K06 Rev1

S08 Open

S28 Stck1

H09 RealC

H10 RealO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

T04 AmbiH

T05 AmbiM

T06 AmbiL

C03 Crsh3

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P43

Brushes2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K10 Jazz

S21 v BrshS

S19 BrshR

H03 PureP

H13 BrshO

C11 Bell1

C14 BrshR

C13 BrshC

T13 BrshH

T14 BrshM

T15 BrshL

C02 Crsh2

C03 Crsh3

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B04 Frtls

No. P44

Latin

Inst.

No. Instrument

K04 Dry

S11 v Dry

S29 Stck2

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C12 Bell2

P21 CuicH

P22 CuicL

P08 TmblH

P09 TmblL

T09 DblL

C10 Ride2

P11 Vibra

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B01 Fing1

No. P45

Samba

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S06 BchS

S29 Stck2

P23 SurdM

P24 SurdO

C12 Bell2

P21 CuicH

P22 CuicL

P08 TmblH

P09 TmblL

T09 DblL

P17 WhslS

P18 WhslL

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B04 Frtls

115

Preset Kit List

ppen

ces

Kit No.

Kit Name

DRUM KICK

DRUM SNR1

DRUM SNR2

DRUM CHH

DRUM OHH

DRUM CYM1

DRUM CYM2

DRUM CYM3

DRUM TOM1

DRUM TOM2

DRUM TOM3

DRUM CYM4

DRUM CYM5

PERC 1

PERC 2

PERC 3

PERC 4

PERC 5

PERC 6

PERC 7

PERC 8

PERC 9

PERC 10

PERC 11

PERC 12

PERC 13

Bass

No. P46

Salsa

Inst.

No. Instrument

K10 Jazz

S16 Picco

S29 Stck2

H12 BrshC

H13 BrshO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C03 Crsh3

P08 TmblH

P09 TmblL

T09 DblL

P15 Shakr

P11 Vibra

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B07 Acous

No. P47

Reggae

Inst.

No. Instrument

K05 Comp

S23 Regga

S29 Stck2

H01 PureC

H02 PureO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C07 Splsh

P08 TmblH

P09 TmblL

T03 VintL

C03 Crsh3

P11 Vibra

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B03 MuteB

No. P48

India

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S13 Natrl

S29 Stck2

H01 PureC

H04 v PureO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C01 Crsh1

P25 Tbla1

P26 Tbla2

P27 Tbla3

C02 Crsh2

C07 Splsh

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B07 Acous

No. P49

Afro 1

Inst.

No. Instrument

K01 Maple

S13 Natrl

S29 Stck2

H05 16"C

H08 v 16"O

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C07 Splsh

P08 TmblH

P09 TmblL

T05 AmbiM

P13 GuirL

P21 CuicH

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P29 Clap2

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B03 MuteB

No. P50

Afro 2

Inst.

No. Instrument

K05 Comp

P09 TmblL

S29 Stck2

H01 PureC

H02 PureO

C12 Bell2

C10 Ride2

C07 Splsh

T07 DblH

T08 DblM

T09 DblL

P24 SurdO

P11 Vibra

P05 CngHM

P06 CngHO

P07 CngaL

P03 BngoH

P04 BngoL

P28 Clap1

P01 Cowbl

P02 Tmbrn

P16 Cabas

P10 Clave

P14 Marcs

P19 AgogH

P20 AgogL

B07 Acous

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No. Style Name No. Style Name No. Style Name

Preset Style List

P001 ROCK JAM 1

P002 ROCK JAM 2

P003 SHFFL JAM

P004 ROCK HOP

P005 STREET HOP

P006 MIAMI

P007 FUNK ROCK

P008 HARD ROCK1

P009 HARD ROCK2

P010 HARD ROCK3

P011 HARD ROCK4

P012 HARD ROCK5

P013 HARD ROCK6

P014 HVY ROCK 1

P015 HVY ROCK 2

P016 HVY ROCK 3

P017 FAST ROCK1

P018 FAST ROCK2

P019 FAST ROCK3

P020 ROCK SWING

P021 ROCK 1

P022 ROCK 2

P023 ROCK 3

P024 ROCK 4

P025 ROCK 5

P026 ROCK 6

P027 ROCK 7

P028 ROCK 8

P029 TRIBE ROCK

P030 JELLY JAM

P031 KNCKL HEAD

P032 GROOVE CUT

P033 AC ROCK

P034 ELEC ROCK1

P035 ELEC ROCK2

P036 SURF ROCK

P037 8TH FEEL 1

P038 8TH FEEL 2

P039 8TH FEEL 3

P040 8TH FEEL 4

P041 16TH FEEL1

P042 16TH FEEL2

P043 16TH FEEL3

P044 SHUFFLE

P045 BALLAD 1

P046 BALLAD 2

P047 BALLAD 3

P048 BALLAD 4

P049 COUNTRY 1

P050 COUNTRY 2

P051 BLUE GRASS

P052 BLUES 1

P053 BLUES 2

P054 CHICAGO

P055 ROCK BLUES

P056 LATIN ROCK

P057 FUNK 1

P058 FUNK 2

P059 FUNK 3

P060 FUNK 4

P061 FUNK 5

P062 FUNK 6

P063 SOUL 1

P064 SOUL 2

P065 NEW R&B

P066 HIP HOP 1

P067 HIP HOP 2

P068 HIP HOP 3

P069 FUSION 1

P070 FUSION 2

P071 FUSION 3

P072 FUSION 4

P073 GROOVE SIX

P074 HEAVY FUNK

P075 GOSPEL 1

P076 GOSPEL 2

P077 MED BLUES

P078 SWING 1

P079 SWING 2

P080 BRUSH

P081 BIG BAND

P082 JAZZ WALTZ

P083 JAZZ FIVE

P084 DRM'N'BSS1

P085 DRM'N'BSS2

P086 TECHNO 1

P087 TECHNO 2

P088 HOUSE 1

P089 HOUSE 2

P090 BOSSA JAM

P091 BOSSA NOVA

P092 SAMBA 1

P093 SAMBA 2

P094 SAMBA 3

P095 SALSA 1

P096 SALSA 2

P097 LATIN JAM

P098 LATIN POP1

P099 LATIN POP2

P100 REGGAE

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Model: DR-3 MIDI Implementation Version:1.00

1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA

■Channel Voice Message

●Note Off

Status Second Third

8nH kkH vvH

9nH kkH 00H

n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H–FH (ch.1–ch.16)

kk = Note Number: 00H–7FH (0–127)

vv = Velocity: 00H–7FH (0–127)

* Velocity value is not recognized.

*Not recognized in case that MIDI Channel value is “OFF” for each part.

●Note On

Status Second Third

9nH kkH vvH

n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H–FH (ch.1–ch.16)

kk = Note Number: 00H–7FH (0–127)

vv = Velocity: 01H–7FH (1–127)

*Not recognized in case that MIDI Channel value is “OFF” for each part.

* For drum part, note number of recognized data is as follows:

DRUM PERC

Pad number Note number Pad number Note number

Pad 1 36 (24H) (C2) Pad 1 62 (3EH) (D4)

Pad 2 38 (26H) (D2) Pad 2 63 (3FH) (D#4)

Pad 3 37 (25H) (C#2) Pad 3 64 (40H) (E4)

Pad 4 42 (2AH) (F#2) Pad 4 60 (3CH) (C4)

Pad 5 46 (2EH) (A#2) Pad 5 61 (3DH) (C#4)

Pad 6 53 (35H) (F3) Pad 6 39 (27H) (D#2)

Pad 7 51 (33H) (D#3) Pad 7 56 (38H) (G#3)

Pad 8 49 (31H) (C#3) Pad 8 54 (36H) (F#3)

Pad 9 48 (30H) (C3) Pad 9 69 (45H) (A4)

Pad 10 45 (2DH) (A2) Pad 10 75 (4BH) (D#5)

Pad 11 41 (29H) (F2) Pad 11 70 (46H) (A#4)

Pad 12 57 (39H) (A3) Pad 12 67 (43H) (G4)

Pad 13 58 (3AH) (A#3) Pad 13 68 (44H) (G#4)

*For the bass part, the range of note numbers are 1CH–40H (28–64, E1–E4). Though the other note numbers can be received, they are

sounded converting into the range of the note numbers E1–E4.

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●Program Change

Status Second

CnH ppH

n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H–FH (ch.1–ch.16)

pp = Program Number: 00H–63H (prog.1–prog.100)

*MIDI Channel Number is same as drum part channel.

*Not recognized in case that drum part channel is “OFF”.

*Recognizing Program Change message, DR-3 switches Drum Kit of the same number as Program Number. Consequently, bass tone

changes as the Drum kit including.

The prog.1–50 correspond to the P01–P50, and the prog.51–100 correspond to the U01–U50.

* After recognizing a Program Change message, new voices will sound as a switch, but sounding voices will not change then.

■System Common Message

●Song Position Pointer

Status Second Third

F2H llH mmH

mm, ll = Value: 00 00H–7F 7FH (0–16383)

* Recognized under stop state of performances in Song Play mode or Style Play mode, and located the start position to play as a Value.

●Song Select

Status Second

F3H ssH

ss = Song Number: 00H–63H (1–100)

* Recognized under stop state of performances in Song Play Mode, and switched song to play.

■System Real-time Message

●Timing Clock

Status

F8H

* Recognition regards Sync Mode setting as follows:

Sync Mode: AUTO

Starting by receiving Start message (FAH) or Continue message (FBH), performances are synchronized to Timing Clock message

(F8H).

Sync Mode: REMOTE

Not recognized.

Sync Mode: INT

Not recognized.

●Start

Status

FAH

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●Continue

Status

FBH

●Stop

Status

FCH

●Active Sensing

Status

FEH

*Once receiving Active Sensing message, DR-3 begins checking intervals of receiving messages. If an interval is over 500msec, DR-3

will stop sounding tones temporarily and not check intervals after this.

2. Messages stored in patterns

■Channel Voice Message

●Note Off

Status Second Third

9nH kkH 00H

n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H–FH (ch.1–ch.16)

kk = Note Number: 00H–7FH (0–127)

●Note On

Status Second Third

9nH kkH vvH

n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H–FH (ch.1–ch.16)

kk = Note Number: 00H-7FH (0–127)

vv = Velocity: 01H–7FH (1–127)

* For drum part, note number of stored data is as follows:

DRUM PERC

Pad number Note number Pad number Note number

Pad 1 36 (24H) (C2) Pad 1 62 (3EH) (D4)

Pad 2 38 (26H) (D2) Pad 2 63 (3FH) (D#4)

Pad 3 37 (25H) (C#2) Pad 3 64 (40H) (E4)

Pad 4 42 (2AH) (F#2) Pad 4 60 (3CH) (C4)

Pad 5 46 (2EH) (A#2) Pad 5 61 (3DH) (C#4)

Pad 6 53 (35H) (F3) Pad 6 39 (27H) (D#2)

Pad 7 51 (33H) (D#3) Pad 7 56 (38H) (G#3)

Pad 8 49 (31H) (C#3) Pad 8 54 (36H) (F#3)

Pad 9 48 (30H) (C3) Pad 9 69 (45H) (A4)

Pad 10 45 (2DH) (A2) Pad 10 75 (4BH) (D#5)

Pad 11 41 (29H) (F2) Pad 11 70 (46H) (A#4)

Pad 12 57 (39H) (A3) Pad 12 67 (43H) (G4)

Pad 13 58 (3AH) (A#3) Pad 13 68 (44H) (G#4)

* All note numbers are stored in bass part.

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Function...

Basic

Channel

Mode

Note

Number :

Velocity

After

Touch

Pitch Bend

Control

Change

Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Default

Changed

Default

Messages

Altered

True Voice

Note On

Note Off

Key's

Channel's

**************

1–16

Storable in Memory

Mode 3

9n v=1–127

0–127

28–64

Dr. Rhythm

Model DR-3

Date: Dec. 27, 2002

Version : 1.00

MIDI Implementation Chart

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MIDI

Implementation

Cha

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Program

Change

System Exclusive

System

Common

System

Real Time

Aux

Messages

Notes

: True Number

: Song Position

: Song Select

: Tune Request

: Clock

: Commands

: Local On/Off

: All Notes Off

: Active Sensing

: Reset

**************

0–99

1–100

O SYNC=AUTO *1

* 1 Received when Sync Mode is AUTO and unit is functioning as slave

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

O : Yes

X : No

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Specifications

Styles

User Style: 100 styles

Preset Style: 100 styles

* 11 patterns for a style

Songs

User Song: 100

Song Length: Maximum 250 patterns for a song

TSC (Total Sound Control)

Sound Shape

Preset Patch: 8 patches

User Patch: 8 patches

Ambience

Preset Patch: 8 patches

User Patch: 8 patches

Max Polyphony

12 voices

Instrument

Drum and Perc: 120

Bass: 12

Resolution

96 per quarter note

Tempo

20–260 bpm

Recording Method

Realtime / Step

Pads

13 (Velocity-sensitive)

Display

Backlit LCD (16 Characters x 2 Lines)

Connectors

Output Jack: L, R (RCA phono type),

L (PHONES), R (MONO) (1/4 inch phone type)

Foot Switch Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)

MIDI IN Connector

DC IN (AC Adaptor Jack)

Power Supply

DC 9V: Dry Battery x 6, AC Adapter (PSA series)

Power Consumption

200 mA

* Expected battery life under continuous use:

Alkaline: approx. 5 hours

This figures will vary depending on the actual

conditions of use.

Dimensions

213 (W) x 185 (D) x 53 (H) mm

8-7/16 (W) x 7-5/16 (D) x 2-1/8 (H) inches

Weight

710 g / 1 lb 10 oz (excluding dry batteries)

Accessories

Alkaline Dry Battery (LR6 (AA) type) x 6

Owner's Manual

Roland Service (Information Sheet)

Options

AC Adaptor: PSA Series

Foot Switch: FS-5U

Foot Switch Cable: PCS-31 (Roland)

(1/4inch Phone Plug (stereo)–1/4inch Phone

Plug (mono) x 2)

* 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

Buttons

[AMBIENCE] ........................................................ 52

[AUTO] .................................................................. 46

[INST] .................................................................... 58

[KEY SHIFT] .........................................................42

[MANU] ................................................................ 43

[SONG] .................................................................. 74

[SOUND SHAPE] ................................................. 51

[TEMPO] ............................................................... 41

AMBIENCE ........................................................... 36

Ambience .............................................................. 33

Copying .......................................................... 57

Naming ........................................................... 57

Parameters ..................................................... 56

Auto Mode ......................................................34, 46

Bass Part ..........................................................66, 68

Bass Sounds .......................................................... 59

Batteries ................................................................. 15

Beat ......................................................................... 62

Block Loop ............................................................ 86

Clearing

Patterns ........................................................... 73

Song ................................................................ 85

Style ................................................................. 72

Compressor ........................................................... 54

Connection ............................................................ 16

Foot Switch .................................................... 29

MIDI Devices ................................................. 93

COPY ..................................................................... 82

Copying

Kit .................................................................... 92

Patterns ........................................................... 72

Song ................................................................ 84

Style ................................................................. 71

DELETE ................................................................. 81

Demo ...................................................................... 21

Drum Part .......................................................65, 67

Drum Sounds ........................................................ 59

Edit screen .............................................................38

Editing

Notes ...............................................................78

Songs ...............................................................80

ENDING ................................................................35

Equalizer ................................................................53

Factory Reset .........................................................18

FILL ........................................................................35

Foot Switch ......................................................29, 48

Headphones ..........................................................16

Initial tempo ..........................................................75

INSERT ..................................................................80

Instruments ...........................................................37

INTRO ....................................................................35

Key Shift ..........................................................28, 42

Key Transpose ......................................................70

Kit ...........................................................................90

Copying ..........................................................92

Naming ...........................................................91

Style .................................................................63

Kits .........................................................................36

Loop Play ..............................................................86

LP:OFF ...................................................................86

LP:BLK ...................................................................86

LP:ON ....................................................................86

Manual Mode .......................................................34

Manual mode ........................................................43

Master ....................................................................93

Metronome Volume .............................................89

MIDI .......................................................................93

MIDI Channels .....................................................94

MIDI Connector ...................................................93

Mute .................................................................45, 63

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Index

Naming

Kit .................................................................... 91

Song ................................................................ 84

Style ................................................................. 71

Note Messages ...................................................... 96

OUTPUT Jack ....................................................... 89

Pad ......................................................................... 58

Pad Functions ....................................................... 37

Pad Sensitivity ...................................................... 89

Pan .......................................................................... 91

Pattern ................................................................... 44

Clearing .......................................................... 73

Copying .......................................................... 72

Measures ........................................................ 64

Recording ....................................................... 65

Substituting .................................................... 78

Pattern pads .............................................. 23, 35, 44

Pattern Progression .............................................. 47

Patterns .................................................................. 35

Pause ...................................................................... 40

Percussion Sounds ............................................... 59

Performing

Songs ............................................................... 85

Polarity switch ...................................................... 29

Power ..................................................................... 17

POWER switch ..................................................... 17

Preset Style ............................................................43

Quantize ................................................................ 66

Realtime Recording .................................61, 65, 77

Realtime Recording screen .................................39

Recording

Patterns ........................................................... 65

Song ................................................................ 76

Reference Pitch .....................................................89

Slave .......................................................................93

Song ..................................................................34, 74

Changing the Tempo ....................................83

Clearing ..........................................................85

Copying ..........................................................84

Creating ..........................................................74

Edit ..................................................................80

Naming ...........................................................84

Performing .....................................................85

Playing Repeatedly (Loop Play) .................87

Recording .......................................................76

Tempo .............................................................75

TSC ..................................................................76

Song Chain ............................................................87

Song Edit screen ...................................................39

Song Mode ............................................................37

Song Recording screen ........................................39

Song screen ...........................................................38

Sound group .........................................................58

SOUND SHAPE ...................................................36

Sound Shape .........................................................32

Copying ..........................................................55

Naming ...........................................................55

Parameters .....................................................53

Step Recording .........................................61, 67, 76

Step Recording screen .........................................38

Style ..................................................................22, 34

Beat ..................................................................62

Clearing ..........................................................72

Copying ..........................................................71

Creating ..........................................................61

Kit ....................................................................63

Mute ................................................................63

Naming ...........................................................71

Selecting ....................................................26, 43

Starting/Stopping .........................................44

Tempo .............................................................62

TSC ..................................................................64

Style Play Mode ....................................................34

Style screen ............................................................38

Sync Mode .............................................................95

Synchronizing .......................................................93

System ....................................................................88

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Tempo ........................................................ 27, 36, 41

Song ................................................................ 75

Style ................................................................. 62

TSC ............................................................. 32, 36, 51

Song ................................................................ 76

Style ................................................................. 64

User kits ................................................................. 90

VARIATION ................................................... 24, 45

Variation ................................................................ 36

VARIATION [KIT] ......................................... 45, 60

VARIATION [MUTE] ......................................... 45

VARIATION [PTN] ............................................. 45

Velocity Edit ......................................................... 69

Velocity Edit screen ............................................. 39

VERSE .................................................................... 35

Volume

Instrument sound .........................................91

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Memo ...

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.

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 instruc-

tions directing you to do so). Refer all

servicing to your retailer, the nearest

Roland Service Center, or an autho-

rized Roland distributor, as listed on

the “Information” page.

..................................................................................................

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.

..................................................................................................

008b

• Use only the specified AC adaptor

(PSA-series), and 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!

..................................................................................................

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.

Owner’s Manual

03236845 1*SX

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-3 Dr. Rhythm.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–4)

• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 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.

■

Printing Conventions in This Manual

• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.

[SONG] SONG button

START [ ] START button

• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer.

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