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Recording Flow on the BR-800
Preparations for Recording
Make Connections (p. 32)
Turn the Power On/Off (p. 34)
Record/Playback
Record (p. 36)
Playback (p. 41)
Record with Effects Applied
Turning the Insert Effect On/Off (p. 55)
Easily Edit the Insert Effect (p. 55)
Record while Listening to Rhythm
Turn Rhythm On/Off (p. 90)
Play Patterns (p. 91)
Edit Your Song
Copy or Erase Tracks (p. 105)
Name Your Song (p. 108)
Master Your Song
Using Mastering in Creating a Song (p. 112)
Making Use of Songs After Mastering (p. 116)
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
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.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
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.
* 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.
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.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
002c
009
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit
• 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!
or its AC adaptor.
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003
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• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace
0•10This unit, either alone or in combination with
an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may
be capable of producing sound levels that
parts within it (except when this manual
provides specific instructions directing you to
do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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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 immedi-
ately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
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004
• Never install the unit in any of the following
locations.
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a
heating duct, on top of heat-generating
equipment); or are
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.
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so
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012c
• If any of the following occurs, immediately
turn off the power, remove the AC adaptor
from the outlet, and disconnect the USB cable.
Then, request servicing by your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been
damaged; or
007
it is level and sure to remain stable. Never
place it on stands that could wobble, or on
inclined surfaces.
• 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
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008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied
with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage
at the installation matches the input voltage
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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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.
013
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for
the safe operation of the unit.
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108b
014
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
devices.
(Do not drop it!)
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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power
and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p.
32).
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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to
109b
015
share an outlet with an unreasonable number of
other devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
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110b
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.
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of
lightning in your area, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the outlet.
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016
111: Selection
• Before using the unit in a foreign country,
• 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. 19).
consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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1
• Carefully follow the installation instruc-
019
• Batteries must never be recharged, heated,
tions for batteries, and make sure you
observe the correct polarity.
• Avoid using new batteries together with
taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.
2
used ones. In addition, avoid mixing
different types of batteries.
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to
3
remain unused for an extended period of time.
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper
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• Never expose Battery to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
5
027
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.
101b
• The unit and the AC adaptor should be
located so their location or position does not
interfere with their proper ventilation.
6
• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such
as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.
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• Used batteries must be disposed of in
compliance with whatever regulations for
their safe disposal that may be observed in the
region in which you live.
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• Keep any screws or card cover you may
remove and the included SD card in a safe
place out of children’s reach, so there is no
chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
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• Always turn the phantom power off when
connecting any device other than condenser
microphones that require phantom power.
You risk causing damage if you mistakenly
supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio
playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such
power. Be sure to check the specifications of any micro-
phone you intend to use by referring to the manual that
came with it.
(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA Max)
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• Always grasp only the output plug or the
body of the AC adaptor when plugging into,
or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.
102d
112
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103b
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the
118c
AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth
to wipe all dust and other accumulations
away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to
remain unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug and the
power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
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120
104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects
on the unit.
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107d
• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its
output plugs, with wet hands when plugging
into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply:
•
355bWhen 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.
Use of Batteries
301
•
Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled
by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this
unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is
not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a
power supply noise filter between this unit and the
electrical outlet.
360
•
Depending on the material and temperature of the
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may
discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber
feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please
make sure that the unit will not slip or move acciden-
tally.
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.
Maintenance
303aThe use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s
•
401aFor everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry
•
power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer
to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.
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.
•
304aWhen 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.
402
•
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
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.
Repairs and Data
452
•
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be backed up on an SD
card, a computer, or written down on paper (when
possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the
loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when
circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we
regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and
Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Placement
351
•
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers) may
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orien-
tation of this unit; or move it farther away from the
source of interference.
•
352aThis device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
Additional Precautions
551
•
•
352bNoise may be produced if wireless communications
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
an SD card or a computer.
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.
552
•
354aDo not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
•
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory or
an SD card once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
554
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed
vehicles, or other such locations.
•
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.
• Do not allow cards to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.
Handling DVD-ROMs
•
558aTo avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the
801
•
Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty DVD-
ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs
clean using a commercially available DVD cleaner.
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).
•
559aWhen you need to transport the unit, package it in the
Copyright
box (including padding) that it came in, if possible.
Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging
materials.
851
•
Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, perfor-
mance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical
works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.)
belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the
permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.
561
•
Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland
EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
852
•
This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or
visual material without being limited by certain techno-
logical copy-protection measures. This is due to the fact
that this product is intended to be used for the purpose
of producing original music or video material, and is
therefore designed so that material that does not infringe
copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own
original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.
562
•
Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to
be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information
on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the
cable.
853
•
Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a
copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsi-
bility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of
third-party copyrights arising through your use of this
unit.
Before Using SD Cards
Using SD Cards
704
•
Carefully insert the SD card all the way in—until it is
firmly in place.
Operating Buttons
•
The BR-800’s top panel employs touch sensors. To
prevent the touch sensors from malfunctioning, please
observe the following precautions.
• During the time from when you turn on the power
until the name of a song appears, do not touch the
top panel and do not allow any objects to come into
contact with it.
• While using the BR-800, keep all cables and similar
items away from the top panel, so they don’t come
into contact with it. Do not place any objects on the
panel.
Examples: Headphones or cables
Mic or guitar cables
705
•
Never touch the terminals of the SD card. Also, avoid
getting the terminals dirty.
708
•
SD cards are constructed using precision components;
handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the
following.
•
The buttons might not respond correctly in the following
situations.
• If you operate them wearing gloves
• To prevent damage to the cards from static
electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity
from your own body before handling the cards.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact
with the contact portion of the cards.
• If you operate them with a pen or any object other
than your finger
• If beads of water have formed on the BR-800
• If an object is resting on the BR-800
• If two or more buttons are being touched
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock
or vibration.
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Sound (PAN)............................................. 40
Loop Recording........................................ 41
Playback..................................................... 41
Front Panel................................................ 16
Side Panel.................................................. 18
Installing Batteries ................................... 19
Recording Additional Performances
Playing Back Repeatedly (Repeat)....... 43
Interval....................................................... 44
Re-Recording Only Over a Mistake
Listening to the Demo Songs ................ 22
Manual Punch-In/Out ............................ 45
Returning to the Previous State
1. Make Recording Settings .................... 26
3. Playing Back ......................................... 29
EZ Recording Parameter List ................. 30
Time............................................................ 49
Viewing Song Information ..................... 49
Making Connections .............................. 32
Using the Cord Hook .............................. 33
Erasing a WAV File.................................. 51
Naming a WAV File................................. 52
Turning the Power On ............................ 34
Turning the Power Off ............................ 34
Viewing Information about the
Selecting a Song (SONG SELECT)......... 36
Selecting the Input Source ...................... 37
Adjusting the Input Sensitivity.............. 37
Adjusting the Recording Level .............. 38
WAV File ................................................... 52
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Erasing a Step ........................................... 98
Copying an Arrangement..................... 100
Turning the Insert Effect On/Off .......... 55
Easily Creating an Insert Effect
(EZ TONE) ................................................ 55
Editing the Insert Effect Settings............ 56
Insert Effect (LOCATION)...................... 58
Algorithm List .......................................... 59
Parameter List........................................... 64
Copying a Song (SONG COPY)........... 107
Protecting a Song (SONG PROTECT)... 108
Adding a Sense of Spaciousness .......... 83
Adjusting the Loop Effect Depth........... 83
Editing the Loop Effect ........................... 84
Parameter List........................................... 84
Editing the Track EQ ............................... 86
Parameter List........................................... 86
Saving a Song
Overview of the Rhythm Section ......... 88
Editing the Mastering Effect Settings ... 114
(Write)...................................................... 115
Switching between Pattern Mode and
Mastering............................................... 116
Using [TAP TEMPO] Button to Set the
Computer ................................................ 116
Playing an Arrangement ....................... 93
Tempo........................................................ 94
Before Using USB................................. 118
About the “BR-800 DVD-ROM” .......... 118
Installing the USB Driver...................... 118
Data Structure on the SD Card............. 118
Changing the Drum Sounds
(Drum Kit) ............................................... 95
Selecting a Drum Kit................................ 95
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Contents
Adjusting the Headphone Volume
Using the BR-800 as an
Your Computer ...................................... 119
Using the BR-800 to Hear Songs
Slowing Down the Speed
Played Back by Your Computer .......... 119
(CENTER CANCEL).............................. 137
Control Surface ..................................... 120
(FACTORY RESET).............................. 138
Controllers that Can Be Used in
Computer............................................... 122
Reducing the Battery Consumption
Using a Condenser Microphone
Converter................................................. 122
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the
(Backup/Recover) ................................ 124
USB Functionality................................. 126
Parameter List......................................... 126
BR-800 Effect Patch List....................... 148
Insert Effects............................................ 148
Mastering Effects.................................... 149
Pedal....................................................... 131
Arrangement / Pattern List................ 150
Preset Arrangement List ....................... 150
Preset Pattern List .................................. 151
Using an Expression Pedal ................... 131
Using a Foot Switch............................... 131
Switching to the Tuner.......................... 132
Problems with the Sound...................... 152
Problems with the SD Card .................. 153
Pitch ......................................................... 133
Audio Device (LINE IN MIX)............. 134
Error Message List ............................... 155
Specifications ........................................ 158
Index....................................................... 159
Output Settings (OUTPUT)................. 135
Output Settings for LINE OUT and
Headphone (OUTPUT MODE)............ 135
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Main Features
The BR-800 is a digital recorder that allows even the beginner to create songs easily.
From recording to mastering, this convenient device makes it easy for you to start enjoying the benefits of digital recording.
Four-Track Simultaneous
Recording/Eight-Track
Simultaneous Playback
Connecting via USB (p. 117)
There are three ways of powering the unit: with an AC
adaptor, with batteries, or by connecting it to a USB
bus. This means that you can use the BR-800 just about
anywhere.
wide range of needs.
Built-in Stereo Microphones
Numerous High-Quality
Effects (p. 53, p. 111)
The built-in stereo microphones provide a convenient
way to record your band performance or acoustic
instruments.
• COSM effects for electric guitar/bass are taken from
the BOSS GT-10/10B.
• Effects for vocals which provide for pitch correction,
and those that realistically model the sound of an
acoustic guitar are provided.
Three-Way Power Supply
The BR-800 can be operated using an AC adaptor,
batteries, or USB bus power.
• Since the BR-800 comes equipped with mastering
effects, it alone is just about all you need for creating
some truly high-quality songs.
Rhythm Function (p. 87)
Comes with Rhythm production functionality that
offers high-quality drum sounds.
your own original rhythm part and record it along
with your performance.
The EZ Recording function provides quick setup for
various types of recording.
About COSM (Composite Object Sound
Modeling)
Song Sketch Function (p. 50)
Composite Object Sound Modeling–or “COSM” for
short–is BOSS/Roland’s innovative and powerful
technology that’s used to digitally recreate the sound
of classic musical instruments and effects. COSM
analyzes the many factors that make up the original
sound–including its electrical and physical
The Song Sketch function lets you record and play back
stereo WAV files.
This is a convenient way to record audio memos of
your musical ideas and phrases.
characteristics–and creates a digital model that
accurately reproduces the original.
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Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
fig.TopPanel.eps
1
2
3
8
7
6
5
4
PEAK indicators
1
These indicate whether distortion is occurring with respect
to INPUT 1–4 jacks or with the internal stereo microphones
(input sources).
MIC L/R (internal stereo microphones L/R)
You can use these microphones to record in stereo.
“Selecting the Input Source” (p. 37)
The indicator will light approximately -6 dB below the
knobs to adjust the input sensitivity so that the PEAK
indicators light occasionally when you play strongly.
* Speakers are not built in. In order to hear the sound, you’ll
need to use headphones or connect amplified speakers to
LINE OUT jacks.
2
“Adjusting the Input Sensitivity” (p. 37)
[INPUT SENS (Input sensitivity) [1], [2] knobs
These knobs adjust the input sensitivity of the devices
connected to INPUT 1 and 2 jacks.
[REC LEVEL] (Recording level) knob
This knob adjusts the volume of the recording on the track.
* If you turn down the [REC LEVEL] knob during recording
in order to decrease the monitoring volume, the input source
will be recorded at a lower volume. This will cause noise to
be more noticeable when you raise the track’s volume during
playback.
INPUT SENS (Input sensitivity)
[3/MIC L], [4/MIC R] knobs
connected to INPUT 3 and 4 jacks, or of the internal stereo
microphones.
If you want to decrease the monitoring volume, you should
change the volume during playback, adjust the [TRACK]
faders of each track.
“Adjusting the Input Sensitivity” (p. 37)
“Adjusting the Recording Level” (p. 38)
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Panel Descriptions
3
5
Track [1]–[7/8] faders
[RETRY] button
This button returns to the time location at which you last
started recording.
This fader adjusts the volume of the rhythm.
Use this button to specify a desired section for repeated
listening.
“Playing Patterns” (p. 91)
“Playing an Arrangement” (p. 93)
“Playing Back Repeatedly (Repeat)” (p. 43)
[MASTER] fader
This fader adjusts the overall volume.
[ZERO] button
This button moves you to the 00:00:00-00:0 time location.
4
[REW] (Rewind) button
The song will continue rewinding while you hold down this
button.
Track 1–7/8 [PLAY] buttons
These buttons select the tracks that will play.
Unlit:
Lit:
Track that contains no data (unrecorded)
Track that will play (contains data)
[FF] (Fast-forward) button
The song will continue fast-forwarding while you hold
Blinking: Track that will not play (contains data)
Track 1–7/8 [REC] buttons
This button stops recording/playback.
These buttons select the tracks that will be recorded.
Unlit:
Lit:
Track that will be recorded
“Recording” (p. 40)
“Playback” (p. 41)
Blinking: Track that will be loop-recorded
[PLAY] button
will light green during recording or playback.
“Recording” (p. 36)
this button at the desired timing.
“Recording” (p. 40)
“Playback” (p. 41)
“Using [TAP TEMPO] Button to Set the Tempo” (p.
92), (p. 94)
[REC] (Recording) button
This is the Recording button. In addition to the normal
change to steadily lit red during recording.
This button accesses a screen where you can turn the
mastering effect on/off and edit its settings.
“Mastering” (p. 111)
“Recording” (p. 40)
“Manual Punch-In/Out” (p. 45)
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fig.TopPanel.eps
1
2
3
8
7
6
5
4
6
7
[TRACK] button
[EFFECTS] button
This button allows you to adjust each track’s tone quality or
edit the track (p. 105).
This button accesses a screen in which you can turn the
insert effect (p. 54) on/off and edit its settings.
[MENU] button
This button accesses various functions, such as settings for
the entire BR-800.
This button accesses a screen in which you can turn the
rhythm on/off and edit its settings.
[EXIT] button
This button returns you to the previous screen, or cancels an
operation.
[SONG SKETCH] button
[ENTER] button
This button takes you to Song Sketch mode.
This button confirms a selection or finalizes an entry.
Dial
Use this to move the current location of the song (fast-
forward or rewind). When making settings for various
functions, this dial is used to edit values.
[EZ REC] (EZ recording) button
This button enters EZ Recording mode.
CURSOR buttons
These buttons move the cursor.
“Recording with the EZ Recording Function” (p. 26)
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Panel Descriptions
5
Power
8
This indicates the power supply status.
Display
Indication Explanation
fig.Display.eps
Power is being supplied from the AC
adaptor.
2
3
4
5
Power is being supplied from the com-
puter.
6
7
1
The batteries are in good condition.
The batteries are running low.
The batteries are almost empty. Install
fresh batteries as soon as possible.
The batteries are empty. Install fresh
batteries.
This shows various types of information depending on the
settings you’re making, such as volume levels, menu
screens, and parameter editing screens.
If you find the display screen difficult to read, refer to
“Adjusting the Display Contrast” (p. 130).
6
7
Tempo
This indicates the tempo of the rhythm.
1
Song
Level meter
This shows the song name.
This indicates the volume.
2
Time
Item
Explanation
This shows the current time location in the song in
terms of “** hours (h) ** minutes (m) ** seconds (s).”
INPUT
This indicates the volume of the input.
This indicates the volume of the output
from each track.
This indicates the volume of the output
from the rhythm.
This indicates the volume of the output
following the [MASTER] fader.
TRACK
RHY
3
Frame
This shows the frame number of the current position in
the song.
L R
The BR-800 is set to use a frame rate of 30 frames per
second (non-drop). This protocol setting is defined as
part of the MTC (MIDI Time Code) specifications. To
synchronize the performance of this device with
another device, using MIDI, you will need to set the
other device so it operates at 30 frames per second
(non-drop).
About the Play Screen
On the BR-800, the main screen that appears (for example)
immediately after the power is turned on (see below) is
called the “Play screen.”
D_Play.eps
4
Measure
This shows the current location in the song.
From the left, the values indicate the “measure
number” – “beat number.”
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.
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
fig.FrontPanel.eps
1
2
1
PHONES jack (stereo phone type)
Connect separately sold stereo headphones here. Connecting headphones will allow you to hear the same sound as the
LINE OUT jacks outputs.
Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the headphone volume.
If the OUTPUT MODE (p. 135) is set to “SPLIT,” only the sound of the rhythm track will be output from the
PHONES jack.
2
GUITAR/BASS jack
Connect your guitar or bass here. This is a high-impedance input jack.
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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
fig.RearPanel.eps
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
Security Slot (
)
http://www.kensington.com/
LINE OUT jacks
These are analog audio output jacks. You can connect them to external audio equipment (e.g., a stereo amp), or to a CD
recorder or similar device to record the BR-800’s analog output (p. 116).
3
FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL (Foot switch/Expression pedal) jack
A separately sold foot switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2) or expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H)
If a foot switch is connected, you can use your foot to start/stop song playback or to punch-in/out.
If an expression pedal is connected, you can use your foot to control the insert effect.
“Using a Foot Switch/Expression Pedal” (p. 131)
4
5
LINE IN jack
This is an input jack for analog audio signals. You can connect the output of your portable audio player or similar device
to this jack.
INPUT 1–4 jacks
These are microphone/line input jacks/connectors. Two types are provided: mono phone jacks (TRS balanced input)
The XLR connector of INPUT 4 is able to provide 48V phantom power. The mono phone jacks accept both balanced and
unbalanced connections.
“Using a Condenser Microphone (PHANTOM POWER)” (p. 142)
* You can’t use the mono phone jack and the XLR connector simultaneously for the same input. Do not connect plugs to both
simultaneously.
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Panel Descriptions
Side Panel
fig.SidePanel.eps
1
2
3
4
1
2
MEMORY CARD (SD card) slot
Insert an SD card. Recording is not possible unless an SD card is inserted.
“SD Cards that Can Be Used with the BR-800” (p. 146)
USB connector
This connector lets you connect the BR-800 to your computer via a USB cable. When connected to a computer, you’ll be
able to do the following things.
• Use the BR-800 as an audio interface and control surface
• Create original rhythms and drum kits
• Back up your data
“Using USB” (p. 117)
3
[POWER] switch
This is the power switch. It turns the BR-800’s power on/off (p. 34).
Position
ON
OFF
Explanation
Power is on, when using the included AC adaptor or batteries
Power is off
USB (bus power) can be used when the BR-800 is connected to your computer via a USB cable.
Power is supplied from your computer via the USB cable. If using bus power, set the power switch to
the USB position.
USB
* Before you can power the unit via a USB bus, you first need to install the appropriate driver in your computer
(p. 118).
* Depending on your computer, the BR-800 might not be able to operate using bus power. If so, please use the
included AC adaptor.
4
DC IN (AC adaptor) jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here (p. 32).
• Use only the included AC adaptor. Using any other adaptor may cause overheating and malfunction.
• Important data may be damaged if the AC adaptor is disconnected during use.
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Panel Descriptions
Installing Batteries
1
Make sure that the [POWER] switch is “OFF.”
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch
of newspapers or magazines, and place them
under the four corners or at both ends to prevent
damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you
should try to orient the unit so no buttons or
controls get damaged.
2
Turn the BR-800 upside down.
3
Detach the battery cover.
fig.Batt01.eps
• When turning the unit upside-down, handle with
care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or
tip over.
Battery cover
• 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.
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for
batteries, and make sure you observe the
correct polarity.
4
• Avoid using new batteries together with used
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types
of batteries.
Insert six AA batteries into the battery compartment,
taking care to observe the correct polarity (+/-
orientation).
• 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.
fig.Batt02.eps
• Never keep batteries together with metallic
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,
hairpins, etc.
• We recommend that you use alkaline batteries,
which have a longer life span.
5
Attach the battery cover.
• When the batteries run low, the display will
indicate “Battery Low!” When this message
appears, replace the batteries as soon as possible.
• The battery life will depend on the conditions of
use and on the model of batteries. It will also be
affected by the type and capacity of the SD card.
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MEMO
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Listening to the Demo Songs
The SD card included with the BR-800 contains demo songs. Here’s how to play back the demo songs.
1. Make Connections
With the power switched off on both the BR-800 and your monitor speakers, make connections as shown below.
fig.Quick_EZ1-e.eps
Monitor speakers
AC adaptor
To the LINE OUT jacks
To the GUITAR/BASS jack
Stereo headphones
If you’re using headphones,
Electric guitar
connect them to the
PHONES jack.
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Listening to the Demo Songs
2. Turn on the Power
* You must use the following procedure to turn on the power. Using an incorrect order may cause malfunction or speaker damage.
Lower the BR-800’s [MASTER] fader.
1
fig.Quick_DemoSong2-1.eps
Turn on the [POWER] switch.
2
fig.Quick_DemoSong2-2.eps
Turn on the power of your monitor speakers.
3
Turning the Power Off
Make sure that song playback is stopped.
If the song is playing, press the [STOP] button to stop playback.
1
Turn off the power of your monitor speakers.
2
Turn off the [POWER] switch.
3
* Don’t turn off the power if the “Keep power on!” indication is shown.
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Listening to the Demo Songs
3. Listen to the Demo Songs
Press the [MENU] button.
1
The MENU screen will appear.
D_Menu_Input.eps
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,” and press the
2
[ENTER] button.
The SONG screen will appear.
D_Song_New.eps
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SELECT,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
The SONG SELECT screen will appear.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “DemoSong,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
The play screen will appear.
4
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Listening to the Demo Songs
Set the faders to the positions shown below.
5
6
fig.Quick_DemoSong3-5-e.eps
Track faders to nominal position.
[MASTER] fader at minimum.
Press the [PLAY] button.
Song playback will start. Slowly raise the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume.
fig.Quick_DemoSong3-6.eps
Move the track faders to adjust each track’s volume as desired.
7
8
Press the [STOP] button to stop playback.
fig.Quick_DemoSong3-5.eps
• Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any purpose other than private,
personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work
without the permission of the copyright holder.
• Music Data Copyright: © 2010 BOSS Corporation
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Recording with the EZ Recording Function
As an example, here how to record your guitar.
For details on connections and turning on the power, refer to “1. Make Connections” (p. 22) and “2. Turn on the Power”
(p. 23).
1. Make Recording Settings
Press the [EZ REC] button.
1
The EZ REC-1 screen will appear.
D_EZ_Rec_New.eps
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “NEW SONG,” and press the
2
[ENTER] button.
The EZ REC-2 screen will appear.
D_EZ_Rec_Souce.eps
A new song will be created if you select “NEW
SONG” (p. 36).
If you want to use EZ Recording with the currently
selected song, select “CURRENT SONG.”
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to choose the “SOURCE” and
3
“CATEGORY.”
Since you’ll be inputting your guitar, choose “E. GUITAR” as the SOURCE.
D_EZ_Rec_Category.eps
For details on the parameters for SOURCE and
CATEGORY, refer to “EZ Recording Parameter
List” (p. 30).
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Press the [ENTER] button.
4
5
The EZ REC-3 screen will appear.
The effect and rhythm for the selected SOURCE and CATEGORY are shown.
D_EZ_Rec_Result_Guitar.eps
You can use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons
and the dial to change the effect or rhythm.
Press the [ENTER] button.
This completes the recording settings.
2. Recording
Set the faders to the positions shown below.
1
fig.Quick_DemoSong3-5-e.eps
Track faders to nominal position.
[MASTER] fader at minimum.
Turn the [REC LEVEL] knob to adjust the recording level.
2
Adjust the level so that the INPUT level meter moves within the range of -12 (between -24 and -6)–0
dB.
fig.Quick_EZ2-2.eps
Adjust
to -12–0 dB
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Slowly increase the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume to the appropriate level for
3
monitoring.
fig.Quick_EZ2-3.eps
Press the [REC] button.
4
The [REC] button will blink red; the BR-800 is now in recording-standby mode.
fig.Quick_EZ2-4-e.eps
Blinking
Press the [PLAY] button.
5
The [PLAY] button will light green, the [REC] button will light red, and recording will begin.
At the same time that recording begins, the rhythm will start sounding.
fig.Quick_EZ2-5-e.eps
Lit
Press the [STOP] button to stop recording.
6
The track 1 [PLAY] button will light green, indicating that recording has been performed on track 1.
fig.Quick_EZ2-6.eps
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Recording with the EZ Recording Function
3. Playing Back
Press the [ZERO] button to return to the beginning of the song.
1
The current time location will change to 00:00:00-00:0.
fig.Quick_EZ3-1.eps
Press the [PLAY] button.
2
Song playback will start. Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the playback volume.
fig.Quick_EZ3-2.eps
This completes recording using the EZ Recording function.
Go ahead and try using the same procedure for other instruments or the internal microphones.
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Recording with the EZ Recording Function
EZ Recording Parameter List
SOURCE
CATEGORY
Choose the setting that’s appropriate for the input source
you’re recording.
Choose the style of music that’s closest to what you have in
mind for your song.
Parameter
Explanation
Parameter
ROCK
METAL
POP
Choose this when recording an electric
guitar connected to the GUITAR/
BASS jack.
E.GUITAR
Choose this when recording an acous-
tic guitar connected to the GUITAR/
BASS jack.
Choose this when recording an acous-
tic guitar via the internal stereo micro-
phones.
Choose this when recording an electric
bass connected to the GUITAR/BASS
jack.
BALLAD
BLUES
R&B
JAZZ
FUSION
COUNTRY
AC.GUITAR
(GTR IN)
AC.GUITAR
(MIC)
BASS
Choose this when recording vocals via
the internal stereo microphones.
Choose this when recording vocals via
a microphone connected to the
INPUT4 jack.
VOCAL (MIC)
VOCAL (IN4)
Choose this when recording a guitar
connected to the GUITAR/BASS jack
simultaneously with the vocals via a
microphone connected to the INPUT4
jack.
SIMUL
(E+IN4)
Choose this when recording an acous-
tic guitar connected to the GUITAR/
BASS jack simultaneously with the vo-
cals via a microphone connected to the
INPUT4 jack.
SIMUL
(AC+IN4)
Choose this when recording a guitar
connected to the GUITAR/BASS jack
simultaneously with the vocals via the
internal stereo microphones.
SIMUL
(E+MIC)
Choose this when recording a key-
board connected in stereo to the IN-
PUT 1 jack and INPUT 2 jack.
Choose this when using the internal
stereo microphones.
KEYBOARD
MIC
Choose this when recording via micro-
phones connected to the INPUT 1 jack
and INPUT 2 jack.
IN1&IN2
Choose this when recording sound
from a portable audio player or other
device connected to the LINE IN jack.
Choose this when recording sound
that’s input via the USB connector.
LINE IN
USB
Choose this when recording via micro-
phones or other devices connected to
the INPUT 1–4 jacks.
4CH INPUT
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Making Connections
Make connections as shown in the illustrations below. Make sure that the power to all of your equipment is switched off
before you make connections.
fig.panel-e.eps
■ Front Panel
Electric guitar
or
Stereo headphone
Electric bass
■ Rear Panel
Portable audio
player etc.
Monitor
speakers etc.
Microphone
Foot switch
(FS-5U etc.)
Expression pedal
(Roland EV-5 etc.)
Keyboard etc.
■ Side Panel
AC adaptor
Computer
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Making Connections
• 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.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. When
connection cables with resistors are used, the sound
level may be extremely low, or impossible to hear.
For information on cable specifications, contact the
manufacturer of the cable.
• Howling could be produced depending on the
location of microphones relative to speakers. This
can be remedied by:
• When using the FS-5U foot switch (sold separately),
set the polarity switch as shown below.
fig.00-130.eps
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance
from speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.
• This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/
TRS) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are
shown below. Make connections after first checking
the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend
to connect.
Polarity Switch
• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland
EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• When using an expression pedal, set the pedal’s
MIN volume to “0.”
The XLR connector of INPUT 4 can provide 48 V
phantom power, allowing you to connect a
phantom-powered condenser microphone (p. 142).
fig.XLR/TRSJack.eps
Using the Cord Hook
A slot (cord hook) for securing the AC adaptor cord is built
into the bottom of the BR-800.
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the
power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the
• Do not use excessive force when pressing the cord
into the cord hook. Doing so may break the cord.
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch
of newspapers or magazines, and place them
under the four corners or at both ends to prevent
damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you
should try to orient the unit so no buttons or
controls get damaged.
illustration.
fig.CordHook02.eps
• When turning the unit upside-down, handle with
care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or
tip over.
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Turning the Power On/Off
Turning the Power On
Turning the Power Off
Once the connections have been completed (p. 32), turn on
power to your various devices in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
1
2
Make sure that song playback is stopped.
Turn off your equipment in the reverse order of when
you turned them on.
1
Check the following before you turn on the power.
3
4
❒ Have connections with your external equipment
been made correctly?
Make sure that the BR-800’s display does not indicate
“Keep power on!”
❒ Are the volume controls of the BR-800 and the
connected equipment set to the minimum position?
❒ Is the SD card inserted? (p. 146)
Turn the BR-800’s [POWER] switch off.
2
Lower the BR-800’s [MASTER] fader.
• Make sure that the recorder is stopped before you
switch off the BR-800’s power. If you turn off the
power during recording or playback, the data,
mixer settings, or effect patch data will be lost.
• When using the AC adaptor, take care that the AC
adaptor is not unplugged during use. Data may be
lost if the AC adaptor is unplugged during
operation.
fig.P-On01.eps
• When powering the unit on power from a USB
bus, exercise due caution in preventing the USB
cable from being disconnected during use of the
unit. You risk damaging your data should the
USB cable get disconnected.
3
Switch on the power to the equipment connected to
the input jacks (GUITAR/BASS, INPUT, LINE IN).
• Turning the power off while the display indicates
“Keep power on!” will result in loss of data. Never
turn off the power while this indication is shown.
• 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.
• When the BR-800 is shipped from the factory, an
SD card is inserted in the MEMORY CARD slot.
• Always make sure to have the volume level
turned down before switching on power. Even
with the volume all the way down, you may still
hear some sound when the power is switched on,
but this is normal, and does not indicate a
malfunction.
4
Turn on the [POWER] switch located on the side
panel.
fig.P-On02.eps
• Do not touch the buttons while turning on the
BR-800’s power.
The unit might malfunction if you turn on the
power while touching a button.
5
Switch on the power to the equipment connected to
LINE OUT jacks.
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Recording
Creating a New Song
(SONG NEW)
Selecting a Song
(SONG SELECT)
The BR-800 manages your recordings in units called
Select the song that you want to record.
“songs.”
To record a new song, carry out the procedure below.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.
2
D_Song_New.eps
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.
D_Song_New.eps
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SELECT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
The SONG SELECT screen will appear.
D_Song_Select.eps
cursor to “NEW,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The SONG NEW screen will appear.
D_SongNew.eps
An “*” is displayed next to the currently selected song.
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to select a song.
4
Press the [ENTER] button.
The display will ask “Are you sure?”
5
Press the [ENTER] button.
The song will be selected, and you’ll return to the play
screen.
5
Press the [ENTER] button.
A new song will be created, and you will return to the
play screen.
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Never turn off the power while this message
is shown.
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Never turn off the power while this message
is shown.
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4
Selecting the Input Source
Here’s how to select the input source you’ll be recording,
Use the CURSOR
[
] [
]
buttons to move the
cursor to “MODE,” and use the dial to choose the
number of tracks that you’ll be recording.
and specify the number of tracks that you want to record.
Setting
Explanation
1
INPUT
OFF
Input will be off (recording will not
occur).
Press the [MENU] button.
MONO
REC
STEREO
REC
Recording will occur on one track.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor
Recording will occur on two tracks
(stereo).
to “INPUT SELECT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
SIMUL
REC
Each input will be recorded on a sepa-
rate track simultaneously.
D_Input.eps
4TRACK
REC
Four tracks will be recorded simulta-
neously.
* The available MODE settings will depend on the input
source you choose in INPUT.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
5
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
cursor to “INPUT,” and use the dial to choose the
input source that you want to record.
Setting
Explanation
Adjusting the Input
Sensitivity
Choose this when recording a guitar
or bass connected to the GUITAR/
BASS jack.
GUITAR/
BASS
Choose this when using the internal
stereo microphones.
Adjust the input sensitivity as appropriate for your input
MIC L/R
source.
Choose this when recording micro-
phones or instruments connected to
the INPUT 1 jack and INPUT 2 jack.
Choose this when recording a micro-
phone or instrument connected to the
INPUT4 jack.
Choose this when recording the sound
from a portable audio player or other
device connected to the LINE IN jack.
Choose this when recording the sound
that’s being input via the USB connec-
tor.
INPUT
1 & 2
Input
To adjust the sensitivity
Use the INPUT SENS knob for
each input to adjust the input sen-
sitivity.
Adjust the sensitivity so that the
PEAK indicator lights briefly at
the loudest sounds.
INPUT 1–4 jacks
INPUT4
LINE IN
USB
Internal stereo
microphones
GUITAR/BASS
jack
LINE IN jack
Adjust the volume on the external
device that’s connected. The input
sensitivity cannot be adjusted on
the BR-800.
USB connector
Choose this when recording a guitar or
bass connected to the GUITAR/BASS
jack simultaneously with the vocals via
the internal stereo microphones.
GTR &
MIC L/R
Choose this when recording a guitar
or bass connected to the GUITAR/
BASS jack simultaneously with the vo-
cals via a microphone connected to the
INPUT4 jack.
GTR &
INPUT4
Choose this when recording micro-
phones or other devices connected to
the INPUT 1–4 jacks.
INPUT 1-4
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Recording
Adjusting the Recording
Level
Selecting the Track(s) for
Recording
Here’s how to adjust the volume of the recording on the
1
track.
Press one of the track 1–7/8 [REC] buttons to select the
track(s) on which recording will occur.
1
The indicators on the buttons show the track status as
follows.
Lower the [MASTER] fader.
Indicator
Unlit
Lit
Explanation
2
Turn the [REC LEVEL] knob to approximately the
Track that will not be recorded
Track that will be recorded
Track that will be loop-recorded (p. 41)
center position, and slowly raise the [MASTER]
fader.
Blinking
fig.Rec01.eps
3
Use the [REC LEVEL] knob to adjust the recording
level.
Adjust the level so that the INPUT level meter moves
within the range of -12 (between -24 and -6)–0 dB.
I
The track(s) that can be selected will depend on the
MODE you selected for INPUT.
Try to record at the highest volume possible before
the sound begins to distort. If you want to decrease
the monitoring volume, lower the [MASTER] fader.
MODE
Explanation
Mono recording using one track.
You can choose one of the tracks
1–4.
You can also record in stereo by
pressing the track 5/6 [REC] or
track 7/8 [REC] button.
MONO REC
4
Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume
appropriately for monitoring (listening).
Stereo recording using two tracks.
Press the track 1 [REC] or track 2
[REC] button to select the pair of
tracks 1 and 2, or press the track 3
[REC] or track 4 [REC] button to
select the pair of tracks 3 and 4.
* If you use a connection cable that contains a built-in resistor,
the volume on the connected device may be insufficient. In
this case, please use a connection cable that does not contain
a built-in resistor (such as one from the Roland PCS series).
STEREO REC
SIMUL REC
Simultaneous recording using two
tracks.
Press the track 1 [REC] or track 2
[REC] button to select the pair of
tracks 1 and 2, or press the track 3
[REC] or track 4 [REC] button to
select the pair of tracks 3 and 4.
Simultaneous recording using
four tracks.
Press any one of the track 1–4
[REC] buttons to select the four
tracks 1–4, or press the track 5/6
[REC] or track 7/8 [REC] button to
select the four tracks 5–8.
4TRACK REC
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Recording
Selecting V-Tracks
What are V-Tracks?
Each of the BR-800’s tracks contains eight “V-tracks,” and
you can choose one of these V-tracks for recording or
playback.
Each track consists of eight virtual tracks, and you
can choose any one of these tracks for recording or
playback. This means that you can record to up to a
maximum of 64 tracks, and then select any eight of
them to play back. These virtual tracks that make up
the actual tracks are called “V-Tracks.”
By using V-tracks, you can record and compare multiple
takes of a guitar solo or vocal, and then use the take you
think is best.
1
Press the [TRACK] button.
V-Track1
V-Track2
V-Track3
V-Track4
V-Track5
V-Track6
V-Track7
V-Track8
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “V-TRACK,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The V-TRACK screen will appear.
D_V-Track.eps
Indication
Explanation
Currently selected V-track
(recorded data exists)
Currently selected V-track
(no recorded data)
V-track containing recorded data
V-track containing no recorded data
3
4
Use the track 1–7/8 [REC] buttons or the CURSOR
] [ ] buttons to select the track whose V-track
[
you want to switch.
Use the dial to switch the V-track.
* V-MST of track 7/8 is the V-track for mastering. It can also
be used for conventional recording.
5
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Recording
Adjusting the Stereo Feel of
the Input Sound (PAN)
Recording
1
You can adjust the stereo feel (pan) of your instruments’
Press the [REC] button.
input sound.
The [REC] button will blink red, and the BR-800 will
enter recording-standby mode.
fig.Rec03-e.eps
1
Press the [TRACK] button.
Blinking
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “PAN,” and press the [ENTER] button.
2
The PAN screen will appear.
Press the [PLAY] button.
D_Pan.eps
Recording will begin.
The [PLAY] button will light green, and the [REC]
button will light red.
fig.Rec04-e.eps
Lit
Lit
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to select the
input or track whose setting you want to edit.
* You can move the cursor to each track by pressing that
track’s track [REC] button.
3
To stop recording, press the [STOP] button.
The track [PLAY] button will light green, indicating
that sound has been recorded on that track.
4
Use the dial to adjust the pan while listening to the
* It’s not possible to play back sound that is shorter than one
second of recording time.
input sound.
The pan setting you make here is automatically
applied to the pan of the recording-destination track.
This means that when you play back, you’ll hear the
sound with the same panning as during recording.
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Never turn off the power while this message
is shown.
If you want to re-record
5
Press the [RETRY] button to return to the time
location at which you most recently started
recording. You can also press this button to return
even during recording or playback.
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
This is convenient when you want to re-record
immediately.
If you’re recording new material while listening to
the playback of previously recorded material, there
may be cases in which the sound you’re playing
now is buried in the previously recorded sound,
making it difficult to hear. In such cases, adjusting
the pan will make it easier to hear yourself.
You might find it helpful to pan the playback tracks
to the left (or right) and pan your own current
performance to the right (or left).
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Recording
Loop Recording
Playback
Loop recording is a function that copies the recorded data
when you stop recording, making it occupy approximately
200 measures.
1
Press the [ZERO] button.
The time location of the song will return to 00:00:00-
00:0.
By using Loop recording you can easily create looped
phrases that repeat the same phrase a number of times.
fig.looprec-e.eps
2
3
Press the [PLAY] button.
The [PLAY] button will light green, and playback will
begin.
You can use the track faders to adjust the playback
volume of each track.
Start recording
Stop recording
Approximately
200 measures
To stop playback, press the [STOP] button.
1
Press the desired track 1–7/8 [REC] button a number
of times to make track 1–7/8 [REC] button blink.
fig.LoopRec.eps
Blinking
2
Record as described in “Recording” (p. 40).
When recording ends, the recorded data will be copied
so that it occupies approximately 200 measures.
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Recording Additional Performances
(Overdubbing)
Tracks whose track [PLAY] button is lit or blinking already
source during recording, use the [MASTER] fader to lower
the volume. If you want to adjust the volume of the
performances that are playing back, use the track faders of
each track.
contain recorded sound.
The process of listening to previously recorded sound while
you record additional material on another track is called
“overdubbing.” This allows you to record parts such as
bass, guitar, and vocals on separate tracks, and then adjust
their volume balance and panning afterward, or re-record
the performance of a specific part.
6
When you’ve finished recording, press the [STOP]
button.
1
Press one of the track 1–7/8 [PLAY] buttons to select
• Be aware that if you record on a track that already
contains recorded sound, the previous recording
will be erased.
the track that you want to play back.
The status of each track is shown by how its track
[PLAY] button is lit.
• If you record sound that’s shorter than one
second, that sound cannot be played back.
Indicator
Unlit
Lit
Explanation
Track that contains no data (unrecorded)
Track that will be played
Track that will not be played
Blinking
A useful tip for overdubbing
2
3
4
When recording new material while listening to
previously recorded material, the sound you’re
currently playing can be buried in the previously
recorded sounds that are playing back, making it
difficult to hear yourself. If this is the case, you can
make it easier to hear yourself by slightly lowering
the faders of the playback tracks, or by turning the
currently playing all the way to the right (left).
Use the track faders to adjust the volume of the tracks
that will be playing.
Press the [REC] button of a track from 1 to 7/8 to select
the track to record.
Press the [REC] button.
[REC] will blink red, and the BR-800 will enter
recording-standby mode.
“Adjusting the Stereo Feel of the Input Sound
(PAN)” (p. 40)
5
Press the [PLAY] button.
Recording will begin.
The [PLAY] button will light green, and the [REC]
button will light red.
Only the sound you’re performing now will be
recorded on the new track; the sound of the tracks that
are playing back will not be recorded.
* If you turn down the [REC LEVEL] knob during recording
to lower the monitoring volume of the input source, the
sound will be recorded on the track at a lower volume. This
might cause noise to be more obtrusive when you raise the
track’s volume during playback.
If you want to lower the monitoring volume of the input
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Playing Back Repeatedly (Repeat)
4
Specifying the Repeat
Region
If you want to save the repeat region you specified,
save the song.
By using the “repeat” function you can repeatedly play
“Saving a Song (SAVE CURRENT STATE)” (p. 109)
back a specified region.
The repeat region will repeatedly play back as follows.
fig.01-570
Repeat
• There must be at least one second between the
repeat start (A) and end (B) points. You can’t set
the end point closer than one second from the
start point.
Time
Repeat Start
(A)
Repeat End
(B)
• If you press the [REPEAT] button at a location
closer than one second from the repeat start point
(A), the repeat start point (A) will be re-set at that
location.
1
Press the [REPEAT] button at the point where you
want to start repeating (point A).
fig.Repeat01.eps
The Repeat A symbol (
) will appear in the screen,
indicating that the beginning of the repeat (point A)
has been specified.
2
Press the [REPEAT] button at the point where you
want to stop repeating (point B).
fig.Repeat01.eps
The Repeat B symbol (
) will appear in the screen,
indicating that the repeat region (A-B) has been
specified.
3
When you want to clear the repeat setting, press the
[REPEAT] button once again.
The repeat settings will be cleared, and the repeat
symbol will disappear from the screen.
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Playing Back Repeatedly (Repeat)
Setting the Repeat Region to
an Exact Interval
Normally, the repeat start/end points will be set to the
moments at which you press the [REPEAT] button,
meaning that the repeat region might not be set precisely as
you intended.
By pressing the [REPEAT] button twice at the same
location, you can set the repeat region to a single
measure.
In such cases, you can use the “Quantize” feature so that the
repeat region will be set in precise one-measure units
regardless of the timing at which you press the [REPEAT]
button.
To use Quantize, make the following settings.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “AB QUANTIZE,” and use the dial to
change the setting to “ON.”
If this if OFF, Quantize will not be applied.
D_System_AB.eps
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
If you use Quantize when specifying the repeat
region, and you change the tempo after making the
setting, the repeat start/end points will no longer
match the beginning and end of the measure.
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Re-Recording Only Over a
Mistake (Punch-In/Out)
When recording, there may be times when you made a
3
mistake or were unable to play as you intended. In such
Play back the song, and use the [REC LEVEL] knob to
cases, you can use punch-in/out to re-record only the
region you specify.
adjust the volume of the input source.
While listening to compare the track to be re-recorded
with the input source, use the [REC LEVEL] knob to
adjust the input source so that there is no difference in
volume.
While the track plays, you can “punch-in” to switch from
playback to record; then you can “punch-out” to resume
playback, all without stopping.
Punch-in at the point where you want to start re-recording,
and then punch-out when you want to stop re-recording.
fig.01-170
4
5
6
Move to a position in the song earlier than the point
where you want to start re-recording, and then press
the [PLAY] button to start playback.
Playback
Recording
Playback
Time
Start
PLAY
Punch-In
REC
Punch-Out
REC
Stop
]
STOP
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
At the moment you want to start re-recording, press
the [REC] button.
On the BR-800, you can use either “manual punch-in/out”
or “auto punch-in/out.”
Punch-in will occur, and you’ll be in record mode.
Manual Punch-In/Out
This method lets you use the [REC] button or a foot switch
When you want to punch-out, press the [REC] button
once again (or press the [PLAY] button).
to perform punch-in/out operations.
Each time you press the [REC] button, you’ll alternate
between punching-in and punching-out; you can
repeat this procedure as many times as you like if there
are other regions that you want to re-record.
* When using manual punch-in/out, make sure that there is at
least 1.0 seconds between punch-in and punch-out.
■ Using the [REC] button
In this example, we’ll explain how you can use manual
punch-in/out to re-record a portion of the previously
recorded track 1.
7
To stop recording, press the [STOP] button.
* While the data is being updated, the display will indicate
“Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this
message is shown.
1
Press the track 1 [REC] button.
The track 1 [REC] button will light.
8
Listen to the re-recorded result.
2
Return to a point earlier than where you began re-
recording, and play back.
Set the track [1] fader to the position shown in the
illustration.
fig.Panchin01.eps
Use the track [1] fader to adjust the volume of track 1.
You can use the Undo function (p. 48) to return to
the state prior to re-recording.
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Re-Recording Only Over a Mistake (Punch-In/Out)
■ Using a foot switch
Auto Punch-In/Out
“Auto punch-in/out” is the operation of automatically
If you’re recording an instrumental performance by
yourself and simultaneously operating the recording
system, it’s convenient to use a separately sold foot switch
(e.g., BOSS FS-5U or Roland DP-2) so that operations can be
performed using your foot.
punching-in/out at the locations you specify beforehand.
This is useful when you want to punch-in/out at precise
locations, or when you want punch-in/out to occur
automatically so that you can concentrate on your playing.
Connect your foot switch to the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL
jack, and change the function of the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL
jack as follows.
* When using auto punch-in/out, there must be more than 1.0
seconds between the punch-in and punch-out points.
1
■ Specifying the locations
You’ll need to specify the punch-in and punch-out locations
Press the [MENU] button.
before you begin recording.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
D_System_LCD.eps
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
D_Punch_On.eps
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to select “FOOT
SWITCH.”
4
Use the dial to select “REC.”
D_System_FS_Rec.eps
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “ON/OFF,” and turn the dial to choose
“ON.”
Setting
ON
OFF
Explanation
Auto punch-in/out will be on.
Auto punch-in/out will be off.
5
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
You can punch-in by pressing the foot switch
during song playback, and punch-out by pressing
the foot switch once again.
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Re-Recording Only Over a Mistake (Punch-In/Out)
■ Recording
In this example, we’ll explain how to specify the auto
punch-in/out locations beforehand, and then re-record a
specified region of the previously recorded track 1.
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “DISP,” and turn the dial to choose the units
in which you’ll specify the locations.
Setting
TIME
Explanation
Specify the locations in units of time.
Specify the locations in units of mea-
sures.
1
Press the track 1 [REC] button.
The track 1 [REC] button will light.
MEASURE
2
Set the track [1] fader to the position shown in the
illustration.
fig.Panchin01.eps
After specifying the time in the procedure above, a
“+” may appear to show that there is a discrepancy
between the actual current position and the position
displayed.
If you specify the locations using measures, specify
the locations at each screen using the dial to
eliminate the discrepancy.
3
Play back the song, and use the [REC LEVEL] knob to
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “IN,” and turn the dial to specify the punch-
in location.
adjust the volume of the input source.
While listening to compare the track to be re-recorded
with the input source, use the [REC LEVEL] knob to
adjust the input source so that there is no difference in
volume.
You can move to the current location by pressing
the [ENTER] button.
4
Move to a location earlier than where you want to
start re-recording.
5
6
7
Press the [REC] button to enter recording-standby
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “OUT,” and turn the dial to specify the
punch-out location.
mode, and then press the [PLAY] button.
Punch-in will automatically occur at the location you
specified; re-record your performance.
Playback will automatically resume at the punch-out
location you specified.
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
6
When you’ve finished recording, press the [STOP]
The display will indicate “A. PUNCH,” indicating that
the punch-in/out locations have been specified.
button to stop.
* While the data is being updated, the display will indicate
“Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this
message is shown.
7
Listen to the re-recorded result.
Return to a point earlier than where you began re-
recording, and play back.
Use the track [1] fader to adjust the volume of track 1.
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Cancelling an Operation (UNDO/REDO)
There may be times when you would like to cancel the
result of an operation; for example, when recording, you
might not have been able to record as you intended, or you
might have made a mistake when making editing settings.
In such cases, you can use “Undo.”
Returning to the Previous
State (UNDO)
1
Undo means to return to the state prior to the most recent
operation. If you decide to cancel Undo, you can use
“Redo.”
Press the [MENU] button.
2
For example, let’s suppose that you were using punch-in
recording, and recorded the same region twice in
succession. If you wanted to cancel the most recent
recording and return to the state just after the first
recording, you would execute the Undo operation.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor
to “UNDO/REDO,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The UNDO/REDO will appear.
D_Undo.eps
After executing Undo, you could execute Redo to cancel the
Undo and return to the state just after the second recording.
3
• After executing Undo, only Redo can be executed.
• Undo applies to audio data recorded on a track.
To execute Undo, press the [ENTER] button.
When you press the [ENTER] button, the most recent
recording or editing operation will be cancelled.
If you decide not to Undo, press the [EXIT] button.
Canceling the Undo (REDO)
If you decide to cancel the Undo operation you just
performed, you can execute Redo.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor
to “UNDO/REDO,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The UNDO/REDO screen will appear.
D_Redo.eps
3
To execute the Redo, press the [ENTER] button.
The previous Undo operation will be canceled.
If you decide not to Redo, press the [EXIT] button.
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Viewing Information about the Song
Viewing the Remaining
Recording Time
Viewing Song Information
Here’s how to view information about the song.
Here’s how you can make the recording-standby or
recording screen show the remaining recording time.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “INFORMATION,” and press the [ENTER]
3
button.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
D_Song_Info.eps
cursor to “REMAIN INFO,” and use the dial to
choose “ON.”
D_System_Remain.eps
Song information will be displayed.
SONG
Explanation
INFORMATION
Setting
Explanation
Name of the currently selected
song
The remaining recording time is
shown in “hours : minutes : seconds.”
NAME
ON
Space consumed used by the
The remaining recording time is not
shown.
SIZE
song
OFF
* The actual size of the song is shown in megabyte units, each
one consisting of 1,048,576 bytes. The displayed amount is
an approximation.
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
From the play screen, press the [REC] button to enter
recording-standby mode (the [REC] button will blink);
the TIME display area will show the remaining time.
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
fig.Remain.eps
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Simple Recording (SONG SKETCH)
By putting the BR-800 in Song Sketch mode, you can use it
as a stereo WAV file recorder/player.
Recording
This provides an easy way to record your song ideas and
phrases.
1
Press the [SONG SKETCH] button.
The SONG SKETCH screen will appear.
D_Song_Sketch.eps
Switching to Song Sketch
Mode
Press the [SONG SKETCH] button to enter Song Sketch
mode. The SONG SKETCH screen will appear.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to normal mode.
The SONG SKETCH screen displays the following
information.
fig.SongScketch-e.eps
2
Press the [MENU] button.
During playback:
length of the file
During recording: remaining recording time
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
File name
cursor to “INPUT SELECT,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
Current time
During playback:
output level
Rhythm
During recording:
input level
4
Use the dial to select the input source that you want to
You can edit the following settings by moving the cursor to
the file name, current time, or rhythm and then turning the
dial.
record.
Setting
Explanation
Choose this when recording a guitar
or bass connected to the GUITAR/
BASS jack.
Choose this when using the internal
stereo microphones.
Item
File name
Current time
Explanation
Select the file to play back.
GUITAR/
BASS
Move the time location.
fig.SongScketch_Rhythm-e.eps
MIC L/R
Turn the rhythm on/off.
Choose this when recording micro-
phones or instruments connected to
the INPUT 1 jack and INPUT 2 jack.
INPUT
1 & 2
Rhythm
Set the tempo.
Choose this when recording from a
microphone or instrument connected
to the INPUT 4 jack.
Choose this when recording the sound
from a portable audio player or other
device connected to the LINE IN jack.
Select a pattern.
INPUT4
LINE IN
• You can store/play up to 999 songs.
• You can use the Repeat function (p. 43) to
repeatedly play back a specified region.
• You can record the sound from each input as
WAV format data. WAV format is recorded as
44.1 kHz 16-bit data.
5
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the SONG SKETCH screen.
• Audio is recorded in stereo.
• If you record while playing a rhythm, the sound
of the rhythm will be recorded as well.
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Simple Recording (SONG SKETCH)
6
Erasing a WAV File
Here’s how to erase a WAV file.
Press the [REC] button.
Recording will begin.
The [PLAY] button will light green, and the [REC]
button will light red.
1
fig.Rec04-e.eps
Press the [SONG SKETCH] button.
Lit
Lit
The SONG SKETCH screen will appear.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
7
When you’re finished recording, press the [STOP]
cursor to the file name, and use the dial to select the
file that you want to erase.
button.
118).
3
The recorded data can be imported into a track.
Press the [MENU] button.
“Importing song sketch data into a track” (p. 106)
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “FILE,” and press [ENTER].
About file names
When a WAV file is saved, a file name will be
5
automatically assigned as follows.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
(Ex.)
cursor to “ERASE,” and press [ENTER].
_BR_001.WAV
The FILE ERASE screen will appear.
D_Song_Sketch_File_Erase.eps
:
_BR_999.WAV
The file name will consist of _BR_ followed by a
sequential number and a file extension of .WAV.
Playback
Here’s how to play back a WAV file that was saved in the
6
If you want to erase the file, press the [ENTER]
SKETCH folder.
button.
The screen will ask “Are you sure?”
1
Press the [SONG SKETCH] button.
The SONG SKETCH screen will appear.
7
Press the [ENTER] button
The file will be erased.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message
is shown.
cursor to the file name, and use the dial to select the
file that you want to play back.
3
Press the [PLAY] button.
Playback will begin.
4
To stop playback, press the [STOP] button.
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Simple Recording (SONG SKETCH)
Naming a WAV File
You are free to assign a name to a WAV file.
Viewing Information about
the WAV File
Here’s how to view information about the WAV file.
1
Press the [SONG SKETCH] button.
1
The SONG SKETCH screen will appear.
Press the [SONG SKETCH] button.
The SONG SKETCH screen will appear.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
2
cursor to the file name, and use the dial to select the
file that you want to rename.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the file name, and use the dial to select the
file whose information you want to view.
3
Press the [MENU] button.
3
Press the [MENU] button.
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
4
cursor to “FILE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “FILE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
5
cursor to “NAME,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “INFORMATION,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
6
Press the [ENTER] button.
D_Song_Sketch_Info.eps
The FILE NAME screen will appear.
D_Song_Sketch_Name.eps
Information about the file will be displayed.
FILE
INFORMATION
Explanation
7
Name of the currently selected
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
NAME
file
SIZE
cursor to the character that you want to change.
Space occupied by the file
* The actual size of the song is shown in megabyte units, each
one consisting of 1,048,576 bytes. The displayed amount is
an approximation.
8
Turn the dial to choose the desired character.
9
When you’ve finished specifying the file name, press
6
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the SONG SKETCH screen.
the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the
SONG SKETCH screen.
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The BR-800 has independent processors for four different
kinds of effects: insert effects, loop effects, track EQ, and
mastering effects.
Effect patches are further organized within each bank as
follows.
Preset patches
You can use these simultaneously, and make settings for
Preset patches already contain patch data; although you are
free to edit these settings, you cannot write modified
settings into the preset patches.
and how to save your edited settings.
User patches
User patches can be rewritten, and the user patch data is
stored in the BR-800’s internal memory. If you’ve created a
patch and would like to use it in another song as well, it’s
convenient to store it as a user patch.
“Adding a Sense of Spaciousness” (p. 83)
“Adjusting the Tone of Each Track” (p. 86)
Song patches can be rewritten in the same way as user
patches, but the patch data is stored on the SD card along
with the song data.
Not only can you use an insert effect during
recording, you can also apply an effect to the sound
of each track during mixdown.
This is convenient if you used the patch when recording a
performance, and would like to save it together with the
For details, refer to “Changing the Location of the
Insert Effect (LOCATION)” (p. 58).
song.
fig.03-020.eps
SD Card
BR-800
Effect Patches and Banks
By calling up “effect patches,” you can switch the effects
Song
Preset
Patch
User
Patch
Song
Patch
used by the insert effect and the parameters of each effect.
The BR-800 provides a variety of effect patches suitable for
use with vocals and a variety of instruments. These effect
patches are organized by their type into six “banks.”
fig.03-010.eps
BANK
Song patches (S) cannot be selected if no SD card is
inserted.
MICRO-
PHONE
8TRACK
COMP
GUITAR
LINE SIMUL 4INPUT
P01
P01
P01
P01
P01
P01
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Preset
Patch
.
P80
P30
P25
P15
P05
P05
When the BR-800 is shipped from the factory, each
bank’s user patches (U) and song patches (S)
contain the same patches as the preset patches (P).
U01
U01
U01
U01
U01
U01
User
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Patch
U80
U30
U25
U15
U05
U05
S01
S01
S01
S01
S01
S01
Song
Patch
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
S80
S30
S25
S15
S05
S05
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4
Turning the Insert Effect On/
Off
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “EZ TONE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The EZ TONE screen will appear.
1
Press the [EFFECTS] button.
Use the [CURSOR] buttons to operate the tone grid to
get the desired sound.
The [EFFECTS] button will light, and the insert effect
will turn on.
fig.effect_on_off.eps
For the GUITAR bank
EZ-Tone_Guitar1-e.eps
Suitable for soloing
Soft sound
Hard sound
Press the [EFFECTS] button once again to turn the
insert effect off. The [EFFECTS] button will go out.
Suitable for backing
or
EZ-Tone_Guitar2-e.eps
More body-resonance
Easily Creating an Insert
Effect (EZ TONE)
Warm sound
Bright sound
EZ Tone makes it easy to create your sound without having
Less body-resonance
to edit parameters in detail.
* EZ Tone is not available if 4INPUT or 8TRACK COMP is
selected as the effect bank (p. 54).
For the MICROPHONE or LINE banks
EZ-Tone_Mic-e.eps
Delay sound: loud
1
Press the [EFFECTS] button.
The EFFECT screen will appear.
Warm sound
Bright sound
Delay sound: soft
Delay sound: loud
For the SIMUL bank
EZ-Tone_Sim-e.eps
2
Select the effect patch that’s closest to the sound you
have in mind.
Use the [CURSOR] buttons and dial to select the bank,
preset/song/user, and number.
Soft sound
Hard sound
P: preset / S: song / U: user
Number
Delay sound: soft
Bank
Patch name
Algorithm name
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Editing the Insert Effect
Settings
If you want to save the current effect settings, proceed
as described in “Saving the Insert Effect Settings
(Write)” (p. 57).
To create a new effect sound, choose an existing patch that’s
close to what you have in mind, and then edit it. When
saving the edited patch, save it as a user patch or song patch.
The effect settings you edit are temporary. If you
exit the effect edit screen without saving the edited
effect patch, an “*” is displayed in front of the patch
name. If you select a different effect patch when this
“*” indication is shown, the edited effect patch will
revert to its original state, and the changes you
made will be lost.
should choose a patch whose algorithm includes
that effect.
The available effects differ for each algorithm. For
details on the effects for each algorithm, refer to
“Algorithm List” (p. 59).
1
Press the [EFFECTS] button.
The EFFECT screen will appear.
2
Select an effect patch.
Use the CURSOR buttons and dial to select the bank,
preset/song/user, and number.
P: preset / S: song / U: user
Number
Bank
Patch name
Algorithm name
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “PATCH,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The effect edit screen will appear, and the algorithm
(the available effects and their connection order) will
be displayed.
D_Effect_Edit.eps
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Saving the Insert Effect
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to each effect, and use the dial to specify the
on/off status of each effect.
Settings (Write)
Here’s how to assign a name (patch name) to the effect
settings you edited, and save them as a new effect patch.
The icons show the status of each effect as follows.
Indication
Explanation
1
Press the [EFFECTS] button.
Effect on (selected)
Effect on
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor
Effect off (selected)
Effect off
to “NAME/WRITE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The write screen will appear.
D_Effect_Write.eps
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the effect whose parameters you want to
edit, and press the [ENTER] button.
The parameter edit screen for that effect will appear.
D_Effect_Comp.eps
3
If you want to enter a patch name, press the CURSOR
[
] button.
If you don’t need to change the patch name, proceed to
step 6.
D_Effect_Name.eps
6
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to select a
parameter, and use the dial to edit its value.
4
5
6
7
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
enter the desired patch name.
7
8
If there are other effects that you want to edit, press
the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen,
and repeat steps 5–6.
When you’ve finished entering the patch name, press
CURSOR [ ].
If you want to save the current effect settings, proceed
as described in “Saving the insert effect settings” (the
following section).
Using the CURSOR buttons and the dial, choose the
Effect Patch that is to become the destination of the write.
Once you’ve specified the destination at which to
write the effect patch, press the [ENTER] button.
The confirmation message “Are you sure?” will appear.
The effect settings you edit are temporary. If you
exit the effect edit screen without saving the edited
effect patch, an “*” is displayed in front of the patch
name. If you select a different effect patch when this
“*” indication is shown, the edited effect patch will
revert to its original state, and the changes you
made will be lost.
8
If you’re sure you want to save the settings, press the
[ENTER] button. If you decide to cancel without
saving, press the [EXIT] button.
When the data has been written, you will return to the
EFFECT screen.
*
The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being
updated. Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.
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■ INPUT <REC DRY>
This setting lets you monitor the sound that has passed
through the insert effect, but the sound unprocessed by the
effect (i.e., the dry sound) will be recorded. Use this setting
Changing the Location of
the Insert Effect (LOCATION)
The BR-800 lets you change the location of the insert effect,
allowing you to use it for a variety of different purposes.
if you want to try out various effects after recording.
fig.03-120.eps
1
In the EFFECT screen, press the CURSOR [
]
TRACK 1
(REC)
button to move the cursor to “LOCATION,” and
press the [ENTER] button.
The LOCATION screen will appear.
D_Effect_Location.eps
■ TRACK 1–8, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8,
1–4, 5–8, 1–8
These settings apply the insert effect to the sound played
back from the track. Use these settings when you want to
try various effects after recording the dry sound, or when
you want to apply an effect only to a specific track.
* Depending on the selected combination of effect and bank,
the effect might not apply to all tracks.
fig.03-130.eps
2
3
Turn the dial to specify the location in which the
insert effect will be connected.
TRACK 1
(PLAY)
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
■ RHYTHM
This setting applies the insert effect to the rhythm sound.
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message
is displayed.
fig.03-140.eps
RHYTHM
Insert Effect Connection
Locations
■ MASTER
This setting connects the insert effect immediately before
the mastering effect (p. 112). Use this setting when you
want to apply the insert effect to the overall sound, such as
when adjusting the tone quality during mastering, or to
■ INPUT <NORMAL>
This setting lets you monitor the sound that has passed
through the insert effect, and the sound that has passed
through the insert effect will be recorded. Normally, you
obtain a special effect.
fig.03-150.eps
should use this setting.
fig.03-110.eps
TRACK 1
(REC)
TRACK 1
(PLAY)
TRACK 8
(PLAY)
RHYTHM
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Algorithm List
The algorithms (the available effects and their connection order) that can be used as an insert effect are shown below.
The algorithms that can be selected will differ for each bank. To select the algorithm that you wish to use, first select the effect
bank that includes that algorithm, and select a patch that uses the desired algorithm.
The line or lines connecting the algorithm indicate whether the effect features mono output (single line) or stereo output
(two lines).
(Ex.)
fig.03-160
Output: Mono
Output: Stereo
–[
]–[ ]–
COMP/LM WAH
–[
]=[ ]=
MOD DLY
BANK : GUITAR
1. E.GUITAR MULTI
2. ACOUSTIC SIM
This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar.
This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. It allows
you to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to
This provides an amp sound using a preamp and speaker
those of an acoustic guitar.
fig.AcousticSim.eps
simulator.
fig.EGuitarMulti.eps
-[ASIM]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]
-[COMP/LM]-[WAH]-[DIST]-[AMP]
[CHO]=[DLY]=
Acoustic Simulator
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
[EQ]-[NS]-[MOD]=[DLY]=
Compressor/Limiter
Wah
Distortion
Amp
Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Modulation
- Enhancer
- Guitar Sim
- Slow Gear
- Sitar Sim
- Octave
Noise Suppressor
Chorus
Delay
- Pitch Shifter
- Phaser
- Flanger
- Tremolo
- Rotary
- Uni-v
- Pan
- Vibrato
- Ring Mod
- Chorus
- Doubling Delay
Delay
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3. GUITAR TO BASS
Simulates the sound of a bass guitar.
Obtain the sound of a bass guitar while playing an electric
guitar.
5. BASS MULTI
This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar.
Appropriate for creating standard bass sound.
fig.BassMulti.eps
* You should avoid playing chords when using the GUITAR
-[COMP/LM]-[WAH]-[DIST]-[AMP]
TO BASS.
fig.GuitarToBass.eps
[EQ]-[NS]-[MOD]=[DLY]=
-[G->B]-[COMP/LM]-[WAH]-[DIST]
Compressor/Limiter
Wah
[AMP]-[EQ]-[NS]-[MOD]=
Guitar to Bass
Compressor/Limiter
Wah
Distortion
Amp
Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Modulation
- Enhancer
- Bass Sim
- Slow Gear
- Defretter
- Octave
Distortion
Amp
Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Modulation
- Enhancer
- Slow Gear
- Defretter
- Octave
- Pitch Shifter
- Phaser
- Pitch Shifter
- Phaser
- Flanger
- Flanger
- Tremolo
- Pan
- Tremolo
- Pan
- Vibrato
- Vibrato
- Ring Mod
- Chorus
- Ring Mod
- Chorus
- Doubling Delay
Delay
- Doubling Delay
4. A.GUITAR MULTI
This is a multi-effect designed for acoustic guitar.
Even when an electric-acoustic guitar is connected at line
level, this provides a warm sound similar to what is
obtained through a microphone.
fig.AGuitarMulti.eps
-[ACP]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-[CHO]=[DLY]=
Acoustic Processor
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Chorus
Delay
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BANK : MICROPHONE
BANK : LINE
6. VOCAL MULTI
8. STEREO MULTI
This is a multi-effect for vocals.
This algorithm connects seven types of effect, all in full
stereo.
fig.StereoMulti.eps
It provides effects that are optimized for vocals.
fig.VocalMulti.eps
=[COMP/LM]=[LOFI]=[EQ]=[NS]
[MOD]=[CHO]=[DLY]=
-[PCR]-[DYN]-[SFX]-[EQ]-[NS]
[DB/HR]=[DLY]=
Compressor/Limiter
Lo-fi
Pitch Correct
Dynamics
Equalizer
Tone/SFX
Noise Suppressor
Modulation
- Enhancer
- Slow Gear
- Pitch Shifter
- Phaser
Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Double/Harmony
Delay
7. MIC MULTI
This is a multi-effect for microphone.
- Flanger
- Tremolo
- Rotary
It provides the basic effects needed for a microphone.
fig.MICMulti.eps
- Pan
-[L. CUT]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]
- Vibrato
[MOD]=[DLY]=
Low Cut
- Ring Mod
- Doubling Delay
Chorus
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
Delay
Noise Suppressor
Modulation
- Enhancer
- Pitch Shifter
- Phaser
- Flanger
- Tremolo
- Pan
- Vibrato
- Ring Mod
- Chorus
- Doubling Delay
Delay
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BANK : SIMUL
9. VO + GT.AMP
This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a vocal and electric guitar.
For the guitar, you can produce an amp sound using a preamp and speaker simulator.
(GUITAR)
(MIC)
fig.VOGTAMPGuitar.eps
fig.VOGTAMPMic.eps
-[COMP/LM]-[AMP]-[EQ]-[NS]-[MOD]-[DLY]-
-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-[MOD]-[DLY]-
Compressor/Limiter
Amp
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Modulation
- Enhancer
- Pitch Shifter
- Phaser
Noise Suppressor
Modulation
- Enhancer
- Guitar Sim
- Slow Gear
- Sitar Sim
- Octave
- Flanger
- Tremolo
- Vibrato
- Pitch Shifter
- Phaser
- Ring Mod
- Chorus
- Flanger
- Doubling Delay
Delay
- Tremolo
- Rotary
- Uni-v
- Vibrato
- Ring Mod
- Chorus
- Doubling Delay
Delay
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10. VO + AC.SIM
11. VO + ACOUSTIC
This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a
This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a
vocal and electric guitar.
vocal and acoustic guitar.
For the guitar, you can make the electric guitar sound like
an acoustic guitar.
For the guitar, you can produce a warm sound as though a
microphone were being used, even when an electric-
acoustic guitar is connected by a direct line.
(GUITAR)
fig.VOACSIMGuitar.eps
(GUITAR)
fig.VOAcousticGuitar.eps
-[ASIM]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-[CHO]-[DLY]-
-[ACP]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-[CHO]-[DLY]-
Acoustic Simulator
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
Acoustic Processor
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Chorus
Noise Suppressor
Chorus
Delay
Delay
(MIC)
fig.VOACSIMMic.eps
(MIC)
fig.VOAcousticMic.eps
-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-[MOD]-[DLY]-
-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-[DLY]-
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
Noise Suppressor
Modulation
- Enhancer
- Pitch Shifter
- Phaser
Noise Suppressor
Delay
- Flanger
- Tremolo
- Vibrato
- Ring Mod
- Chorus
- Doubling Delay
Delay
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BANK : 4INPUT
Parameter List
The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks
of their respective owners, which are separate
companies from BOSS. Those companies are not
affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or
authorized BOSS’s BR-800. Their marks are used
solely to identify the equipment whose sound is
simulated by BOSS’s BR-800.
12. 4-INPUT MULTI
This is an effect for four-channel microphone recording.
It provides the effects needed for recording with multiple
microphones.
fig.4-InputMulti.eps
-[L.CUT]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-
-[L.CUT]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-
-[L.CUT]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out
the volume level of the input signal. You can switch it to a
limiter to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent
distortion.
-[L.CUT]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS]-
Low Cut
Compressor/Limiter
Equalizer
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Noise Suppressor
ON/OFF
Turns the COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
effect on/off.
BANK : 8TRACK COMP
13. 8-TRACK COMP/LIM
OFF, ON
MODE
Selects the COMPRESSOR/LIMITER mode.
COMPRESSOR
LIMITER
The effect operates as a compressor.
The effect operates as a limiter.
This provides an independent compressor/limiter for each
track.
TYPE
It allows you to make the playback volume of each track
Models the BOSS CS-3 compact effects
processor.
more consistent.
fig.8trackComplim.eps
BOSS COMP
HI-BAND
This is a compressor that adds an even
stronger effect in the high end.
-[COMP/LM]-
-[COMP/LM]-
-[COMP/LM]-
-[COMP/LM]-
=[COMP/LM]=
=[COMP/LM]=
LIGHT
This is a compressor with a light effect.
This models a MXR DynaComp.
D-COMP
This models a DAN ARMSTRONG
ORANGE SQUEEZER.
ORANGE
When applied heavily, this compressor
effect provides a fat tone with a boost-
ed midrange.
FAT
Compressor/Limiter
When applied heavily, this compressor
effect produces a sweet tone with the
high end cut.
MILD
BOSS LIM
This selects a stereo limiter.
RACK 160 D This models a dbx 160X.
VTG RACK U This models a UREI 1178.
SUSTAIN *1
Adjusts the range (time) over which
low-level signals are boosted. Larger
values will result in longer sustain.
0–100
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Parameter/
Range
Parameter/
Range
Explanation
Explanation
This limiter lets you divide the input
signal into four separate bands—ultra
low, low, high, and ultra high frequen-
cy ranges—and apply different settings
to the low and high frequency ranges.
You can set the frequencies separating
each band using the XOVER F L, M,
and H parameters.
ATTACK
Adjusts the strength of the picking at-
tack when the strings are played. High-
er values result in s sharper attack,
creating a more clearly defined sound.
0–100
TONE *1
-50–+50
Adjusts the tone.
THRESHOLD *2
XOVER F M
XOVER F L
XOVER F H
Adjust this as appropriate for the input
signal from your guitar. When the in-
put signal level exceeds this threshold
level, limiting will be applied.
0–100
MULTI BAND
Frequency
Ultra Low
Frequency Range
High Frequency
Range
RATIO *2
1:1–∞:1
This selects the compression ratio used
with signals in excess of the threshold
level.
Low Frequency
Range
Ultra High
Frequency Range
RELEASE *2
0–100
The limiter is applied neither to the
ultra low range, which is critical to
the bass’s sound, nor to the ultra
high range, which affects the
nuance of the attack.
Adjusts the time from when the signal
level drops below the threshold until
when limiting is removed.
LEVEL
0–100
Adjusts the volume.
This compressor is configured using
the same frequency divisions as
MULTI BAND, but with simplified pa-
rameter settings.
*1 Setting available when MODE is set to COMPRESSOR.
*2 Setting available when MODE is set to LIMITER.
NATURAL
SUSTAIN *1
0–100
With “BASS MULTI” algorithms
Adjusts the range (time) over which
low-level signals are boosted.
Larger values will result in longer sus-
tain.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
ON/OFF
Turns the COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
effect on/off.
ATTACK *2
OFF, ON
Adjusts the strength of the picking at-
tack when the strings are played.
Higher values result in s sharper at-
tack, creating a more clearly defined
sound.
TYPE
0–100
Models the BOSS CS-3 compact effects
BOSS COMP
processor.
TONE
D-COMP
This models a MXR DynaComp.
This selects a stereo limiter.
-50–+50
Adjusts the tone.
BOSS LIM
THRESHOLD *3
RACK 160 D This models a dbx 160X.
VTG RACK U This models a UREI 1178.
When the input signal level exceeds
this threshold level, limiting will be ap-
plied.
0–100
RATIO *3
This selects the compression ratio used
with signals in excess of the threshold
level. Higher values create a stronger
compression effect.
1:1–∞:1
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Parameter/
Range
Explanation
WAH
RELEASE *3
The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the
Adjusts the time from when the signal
level drops below the threshold until
when limiting is removed.
frequency response characteristics of a filter.
0–100
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
LO THRES *4
0–100
ON/OFF
In the Low Frequency Range, when the
input signal level exceeds this thresh-
old level, limiting will be applied.
ON, OFF
Turns the WAH effect on/off.
MODE
LO RATIO *4
Selects the wah mode.
In the Low Frequency Range, this se-
lects the compression ratio used with
signals in excess of the threshold level.
Higher values create a stronger com-
pression effect.
You can produce a wah effect with the fil-
ter changing in response to the guitar/
bass level.
TOUCH
1:1–∞:1
The wah effect will be controlled in real
time by an expression pedal connected to
the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack.
PEDAL
HI THRES *4
0–100
In the High Frequency Range, when
the input signal level exceeds this
threshold level, limiting will be ap-
plied.
TYPE
Selects the wah mode.
This creates a wah effect over a wide fre-
quency range.
LPF
HI RATIO *4
This creates a wah effect in a narrow fre-
quency range.
BPF
In the High Frequency Range, this se-
lects the compression ratio used with
signals in excess of the threshold level.
Higher values create a stronger com-
pression effect.
This models the sound of the CRY BABY
wah pedal popular in the ‘70s.
1:1–∞:1
CRY WAH
VO WAH This models the sound of the VOX V846.
FAT WAH This is a wah sound featuring a bold tone.
XOVER F L (Crossover Frequency Low) *4
This sets the frequency dividing the ul-
tra low- and low-frequency ranges.
LIGHT
WAH
This wah has a refined sound with no un-
usual characteristics.
32Hz–315Hz
This expanded wah features a variable
range compatible with seven-string and
baritone guitars.
XOVER F M (Crossover Frequency Middle) *4
7STRWAH
*1
This sets the frequency dividing the
100Hz–4.00kHz
low- and high-frequency ranges.
This wah has been specially adapted for
use in the bass registers.
Inclusion of the low-frequency range in
the wah sound produces a robust wah ef-
fect, with no dilution of the sound.
XOVER F H (Crossover Frequency High) *4
BASS
WAH *2
This sets the frequency dividing the
2.50kHz–10.0kHz
high- and ultra high-frequency ranges.
DRIVE *5
This completely original effect offers en-
hancements on the characteristic reso-
nances produced by analog synth filters.
Adjusts the range (time) over which
low-level signals are boosted.
Larger values will result in longer sus-
tain.
RESO
WAH
0–100
POLARITY *3
Selects the direction in which the filter will change in re-
sponse to the input.
LEVEL
0–100
Adjusts the volume.
DOWN
UP
The frequency of the filter will fall.
The frequency of the filter will rise.
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to BOSS COMP
or D-COMP.
SENS (Sensitivity) *3
Adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter
*2 Setting available when TYPE is set to BOSS COMP,
D-COMP, BOSS LIM, RACK 160 D, or VTG RACK U.
*3 Setting available when TYPE is set to BOSS LIM, RACK
160 D, or VTG RACK U.
will change in the direction determined by
the POLARITY setting.
Higher values will result in a stronger re-
sponse. With a setting of 0, the strength of
picking will have no effect.
0–100
*4 Setting available when TYPE is set to MULTI BAND.
*5 Setting available when TYPE is set to NATURAL.
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Range
Parameter/
Range
Explanation
Explanation
FREQUENCY *3
This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2.
This produces distortion that faithfully
reproduces the nuances of picking.
BLUES OD
Adjusts the center frequency of the Wah
effect.
0–100
A lustrous crunch sound with an add-
ed element of amp distortion.
PEAK *3
CRUNCH
Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the area
around the center frequency.
NATURAL
OD
This is an overdrive sound that pro-
vides distortion with a natural feeling.
Higher values will produce a stronger tone
which emphasizes the wah effect more.
With a value of 50 a standard wah sound
This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1.
This produces sweet, mild distortion.
OD-1
0–100
will be produced.
T-SCREAM
TURBO OD
WARM OD
DISTORTION
This models an Ibanez TS-808.
PEDAL POS (Pedal Position) *4
This is the high-gain overdrive sound
of the BOSS OD-2.
0–100
PEDAL MIN (Pedal Minimum) *4
Selects the tone produced when the heel of
the pedal is depressed.
PEDAL MAX (Pedal Maximum) *4
Selects the tone produced when the toe of
the pedal is depressed.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
Adjusts the position of the wah pedal.
This is a warm overdrive.
This gives a basic, traditional distortion
sound.
0–100
This is a distortion sound that provides
a mild distortion.
MILD DS
MID DS
0–100
This distortion sound features a boost-
ed midrange.
RAT
This models a Proco RAT.
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
GUV DS
DST+
This models a Marshall GUV’ NOR.
This models a MXR DISTORTION+.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
This is the deep distortion sound of a
large high-gain amp.
MODERN DS
SOLID DS
STACK
*1 Setting available when the algorithm is set to GUITAR MULTI.
*2 Setting available when the algorithm is set to BASS MULTI
or GUITAR TO BASS.
This is a distortion sound featuring an
edge effect.
*3 Setting available when MODE is set to TOUCH.
*4 Setting available when MODE is set to PEDAL.
A fat sound with an added element of a
stack amp’s distortion.
This is distortion sound that is ideal for
performances of heavy riffs.
LOUD
DISTORTION
This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain.
This is the sound of the BOSS MT-2.
It produces a wide range of metal
sounds, from old style to slash metal.
METAL
ZONE
Produces a distortion sound with both
the smoothness of an overdrive along
with a deep distortion.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
LEAD
ON/OFF
This models a FUZZFACE.
It produces a fat fuzz sound.
’60s FUZZ
OFF, ON
Turns the DISTORTION effect on/off.
TYPE
OCT FUZZ
MUFF FUZZ
This models an ACETONE FUZZ.
Selects the type of distortion.
This models an Electro-Harmonix big
Muff π.
This is a booster with unique character-
istics in the midrange.
MID BOOST Making the connection before the
COSM amp produces sound suitable
for solos.
DRIVE
0–120
Adjusts the depth of distortion.
BOTTOM
This not only functions as a booster,
CLN BOOST but also produces a clean tone that has
punch even when used alone.
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
range. Turning this to the left (counter-
clockwise) produces a sound with the
low end cut; turning it to the right
boosts the low end in the sound.
-50–+50
This is a booster that has bright charac-
TREB BOOST
teristics.
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Parameter/
Range
Explanation
Explanation
Range
TONE
-50–+50
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
Adjusts the tone.
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
BOTTOM
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
Extracts the low-frequency components of
the sound input to this effect, and adjusts
the amount added to the effect sound.
0–100
With “BASS MULTI” or “GUITAR TO
BASS” algorithms
AMP
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
COSM technology simulates different preamp
ON/OFF
characteristics, speaker sizes, and cabinet shapes.
OFF, ON
Turns the DISTORTION effect on/off.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
TYPE
Selects the type of distortion.
ON/OFF
This not only functions as a booster, but
also produces a clean tone that has punch
even when used alone.
OFF, ON
Turns the AMP effect on/off.
BOOSTER
TYPE
This sets the type of the preamp.
This is an overdrive sound that provides
distortion with a natural feeling.
NATURAL
BASS DRIVER
BASS OD
This is a clean sound that is smooth and
warm.
BOSS CLEAN
JC-120
Models the TECH21 SANSAMP BASS
DRIVER DI.
This is the sound of the Roland JC-120.
Overdrive tuned especially for use with
basses.
JAZZ COMBO This is a sound suited to jazz.
This is a sound with flat response.
FULL RANGE
This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2.
This produces distortion that faithfully re-
produces the nuances of picking.
Good for acoustic guitar.
BLUES OD
BASS DS
CLEAN TWIN This models a Fender TWIN REVERB.
PRO CRNCH This models a Fender PRO REVERB.
Distortion tuned especially for use with
basses.
This models a Fender Bassman 4 x 10”
TWEED
Combo.
GUV DS
This models a Marshall GUV’ NOR.
Wild, radical distortion sound.
DELUX
CRNCH
This models a Fender DELUXE RE-
VERB.
BASS MT
This is the sound of the BOSS MT-2.
It produces a wide range of metal sounds,
from old style to slash metal.
This is a crunch sound that can faithful-
ly reproduce the nuances of picking.
METAL
ZONE
BOSS CRNCH
BLUES
This is a sound suited to blues.
BASS FUZZ
MUFF FUZZ
Fuzz tuned especially for use with basses.
WILD
CRNCH
This is a crunch sound with wild dis-
tortion.
This models an Electro-Harmonix big Muff
π.
STACK
CRNCH
This is a crunch sound with high gain.
With this effect, distortion is applied only
to the high frequency sounds, and not to
the sounds in the low frequency range.
HI BAND
DRV
This models the drive sound of a VOX
AC-30TB.
This is a sound that it suited to sixties-
style British rock.
VO DRIVE
DRIVE
0–100
Adjusts the depth of distortion.
Adjusts the tone.
TONE
-50–+50
This models the lead sound of the VOX
AC-30TB.
VO LEAD
This models the clean sound of the
VOX AC-30TB.
VO CLEAN
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Parameter/
Range
Parameter/
Range
Explanation
Explanation
This models the sound input to left in-
put on a Matchless D/C-30.
A simulation of the latest tube amp
widely used in styles from blues and
rock.
This is a metal sound suited to heavy
riffs.
BOSS METAL
MATCH
DRIVE
This models the lead channel of a
Peavey EVH 5150.
5150 DRIVE
METAL LEAD This is a lead sound suited to metal.
This models the sound of a Matchless
with a modified high gain.
FAT MATCH
This is a sharp sound suited for lead
EDGE LEAD
play.
MATCH
LEAD
This models the sound input to right
input on a Matchless D/C-30.
GAIN
0–120
Adjusts the distortion of the amp.
This models the lead sound of the
MESA/Boogie combo amp.
The sound of a tube amp typical of the
late ‘70s to ‘80s.
BASS
BG LEAD
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
range.
0–100
This models a MESA/Boogie with
TREBLE SHIFT SW on.
MIDDLE
0–100
BG DRIVE
Adjusts the tone for the middle fre-
quency range.
This models the rhythm channel of a
MESA/Boogie.
BG RHYTHM
TREBLE
0–100
This models the sound input to Input I
on a Marshall 1959.
This is a trebly sound suited to hard
rock.
Adjusts the tone for the high frequency
range.
MS1959 I
PRESENCE
0–100
The sound of connecting inputs I and II
of the guitar amp in parallel, creating a
sound with a stronger low end than I.
Adjusts the tone for the ultra high fre-
quency range.
MS1959 I+II
MS HIGAIN
MS SCOOP
LEVEL
This models the sound of a Marshall
with a modified midrange boost.
Adjusts the volume of the entire
preamp.
0–100
This is a Marshall sound that’s been
tweaked for metal sound.
* Be careful not to raise the Level setting
too high.
BRIGHT
Models the sound of the Channel 2
Turns the bright setting on/off.
R-FIER VNT VINTAGE Mode on the MESA/Boogie
DUAL Rectifier.
* The BRIGHT parameter setting is only partially available
with some JC CLEAN, TW CLEAN, CRUNCH, or BG
LEAD settings in Preamp Type.
Models the sound of the Channel 2
R-FIER MDN MODERN Mode on the MESA/Boogie
DUAL Rectifier.
OFF
Bright is not used.
Models the sound of the Channel 1
CLEAN Mode on the MESA/Boogie
DUAL Rectifier.
Bright is switched on to create a lighter
and crisper tone.
ON
R-FIER CLN
GAIN SW
This models a Hughes & Kettner Tri-
amp AMP3.
T-AMP LEAD
Provides for selection from three levels
of distortion: LOW, MIDDLE, and
HIGH.
Distortion will successively increase
for settings of LOW, MIDDLE and
HIGH.
T-AMP
CRNCH
This models a Hughes & Kettner Tri-
amp AMP2.
LOW,
MIDDLE,
HIGH
T-AMP
CLEAN
This models a Hughes & Kettner Tri-
amp AMP1.
* The sound of each Type is created on the
basis that the Gain is set to MIDDLE.
So, normally set it to MIDDLE.
This is a drive sound producing awe-
some distortion.
BOSS DRIVE
SLDN
This models a Soldano SLO-100.
This is the typical sound of the eighties.
SP TYPE (Speaker Type)
Select the speaker type.
LEAD STACK This is a lead sound with high gain.
OFF
This turns off the speaker simulator.
A powerful lead sound featuring ex-
HEAVY LEAD
treme distortion.
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Parameter/
Range
Parameter/
Range
Explanation
Explanation
This is the built-in speaker of the amp
you selected with PREAMP TYPE.
MIC LEV (Mic Level)
ORIGINAL
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the microphone.
This is a compact open-back speaker
cabinet with one 8-inch speaker.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
1x8”
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
This is a compact open-back speaker
cabinet with one 10-inch speaker.
1x10”
1x12”
2x12”
With “BASS MULTI” or “GUITAR TO
BASS” algorithms
This is a compact open-back speaker
cabinet with one 12-inch speaker.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
This is a general open-back speaker
cabinet with two 12-inch speakers.
ON/OFF
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a
large enclosed amp with four 10-inch
speakers.
4x10”
4x12”
OFF, ON
Turns the AMP effect on/off.
TYPE
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a
large enclosed amp with four 12-inch
speakers.
This sets the type of the preamp.
SUPER FLAT An amp with flat response.
FLIP TOP
B MAN
Models the Ampeg B-15.
This is a double stack of two cabinets,
each with four 12-inch speakers.
8x12”
Models the Fender Bassman 100.
MIC TYPE
CONCERT 810 Models the Ampeg SVT.
This setting selects the simulated microphone type.
BASS 360
T.E.
Models the acoustic 360.
This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57.
Models the Trace Elliot AH600SMX.
Models the SWR SM-400.
General dynamic microphone used for
DYN57
SESSION
AC BASS
GAIN
instruments and vocals. Optimal for
An amp ideal for ACOUSTIC BASS.
use in miking guitar amps.
This is the sound of the SENNHEISER
DYN421
CND451
CND87
MD-421.
0–100
Adjusts the distortion of the amp.
Dynamic microphone with extended low end.
BASS
This is the sound of the AKG C451B.
Small condenser microphone for use
with instruments.
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
range.
0–100
MIDDLE
0–100
This is the sound of the NEUMANN
U87.
Condenser microphone with flat response.
Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency
range.
MID FREQ (Middle Frequency) *1
Simulates a microphone with perfectly
flat response. Produces a sonic image
close to that of listening to the sound
directly from the speakers (on site).
220Hz, 800Hz, Specifies the center of the frequency range
FLAT
3.0kHz
that will be adjusted by the Mid Freq.
TREBLE
MIC DIS (Mic Distance)
Adjusts the tone for the high frequency
range.
0–100
Simulates the distance between the microphone and speaker.
This setting points the microphone
away from the speaker.
PRESENCE *2
OFF MIC
Adjusts the tone for the ultra high frequen-
cy range.
0–100
Provides conditions whereby the micro-
ON MIC
phone is directed more towards the speaker.
LEVEL
MIC POS (Mic Position)
Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp.
This simulates the microphone position.
0–100
* Be careful not to raise the Level setting too
high.
Simulates the condition that the microphone
CENTER
is set in the middle of the speaker cone.
Simulates the condition that the micro-
1–10
phone is moved away from the center
of the speaker cone.
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Parameter/
Range
Parameter/
Range
Explanation
Explanation
Simulates the condition that the micro-
phone is moved away from the center of
the speaker cone.
BRIGHT *3
1–10
Turns the bright setting on/off.
OFF
Bright is not used.
MIC LEV (Mic Level)
Bright is switched on to create a lighter and
crisper tone.
ON
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the microphone.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
DEEP *4
OFF, ON
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
This switch changes the character of the
lower range.
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to FLIP TOP, B MAN,
CONCERT 810, T.E., or SESSION.
ULTRA LO *5
-, 0, +
This controls the character of the lower
range.
*2 Setting available when TYPE is set to SUPER FLAT or AC
BASS.
ULTRA HI *5
OFF, ON
*3 Setting available when TYPE is set to FLIP TOP,
CONCERT 810, or BASS 360.
This controls the ultra high-frequency
range lying beyond treble.
*4 Setting available when TYPE is set to B MAN.
*5 Setting available when TYPE is set to CONCERT 810.
*6 Setting available when TYPE is set to T.E.
PRE SHAPE *6
This is a shape switch that adds a particular
nuance to the midrange.
OFF, 1, 2
ENHANCER *7
*7 Setting available when TYPE is set to SESSION.
This controls the clarity and presence of the
sound.
0–100
RESPONSE *1
This controls the overall amp characteris-
tics. Select the position corresponding to
the characteristics for one of the two types
of sound.
BASS, FLAT
SP TYPE (Speaker Type)
Select the speaker type.
OFF
This turns off the speaker simulator.
This is the built-in speaker of the amp you
selected with PREAMP TYPE.
ORIGINAL
This is a compact open-back speaker cabi-
net with one 15-inch speaker.
1x15”
1x18”
2x15”
This is a compact open-back speaker cabi-
net with one 18-inch speaker.
This is a general open-back speaker cabinet
with two 15-inch speakers.
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a
large enclosed amp with four 10-inch
speakers.
4x10”
This is a double stack of two cabinets, each
with four 10-inch speakers.
8x10”
MIC POS (Mic Position)
This simulates the microphone position.
Simulates the condition that the micro-
CENTER
phone is set in the middle of the speaker
cone.
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EQUALIZER
NOISE SUPPRESSOR
This adjusts the tone as a equalizer. A parametric type is
This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar
pickups. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization
with the envelope of the guitar sound (the way in which the
guitar sound decays over time), it has very little effect on
the guitar sound, and does not harm the natural character of
the sound.
adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
ON/OFF
OFF, ON
LOW CUT (Low Cut Filter)
This sets the frequency at which the low cut
filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is
Turns the EQUALIZER effect on/off.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
ON/OFF
FLAT,
55Hz–800Hz selected, the low cut filter will have no ef-
fect.
Turns the NOISE SUPPRESSOR effect on/
OFF, ON
off.
LOW GAIN
THRESHOLD
-20–+20dB
Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
Adjust this parameter as appropriate for
the volume of the noise.
If the noise level is high, a higher setting is
appropriate. If the noise level is low, a low-
er setting is appropriate. Adjust this value
LOW-MID F (Low Middle Frequency)
20.0Hz–
10.0kHz
Specifies the center of the frequency range
that will be adjusted by the LO-MID G.
LOW-MID Q (Low Middle Q)
Adjusts the width of the area affected by
until the decay of the guitar sound is as nat-
ural as possible.
0–100
0.5–16
the EQ centered at the LO-MID F.
Higher values will narrow the area.
* High settings for the threshold parameter
may result in there being no sound when
you play with your guitar volume turned
down.
LOW-MID G (Low Middle Gain)
Adjusts the low-middle frequency range
tone.
HI-MID F (High Middle Frequency)
-20–+20dB
RELEASE
Adjusts the time from when the noise sup-
pressor begins to function until the noise
level reaches “0.”
0–100
20.0Hz–
10.0kHz
Specifies the center of the frequency range
that will be adjusted by the HI-MID G.
HI-MID Q (High Middle Q)
Adjusts the width of the area affected by
0.5–16
the EQ centered at the HI-MID F.
Higher values will narrow the area.
HI-MID G (High Middle Gain)
Adjusts the high-middle frequency range
tone.
-20–+20dB
HIGH GAIN
-20–+20dB
Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
HIGH CUT (High Cut Filter)
This sets the frequency at which the high
700Hz–
11.0kHz,
FLAT
cut filter begins to take effect. When
“FLAT” is selected, the high cut filter will
have no effect.
LEVEL
Adjusts the overall volume level of the
equalizer.
-20–+20dB
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Parameter/
Range
Explanation
MODULATION
Use TYPE to select the effect that you want to use.
LOW LEVEL
Adjusts the enhancer volume for the low
frequency range.
0–100
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
HIGH FREQ (High Frequency)
ON/OFF
800Hz–
8.00kHz
Sets the high frequency range for the en-
hanced sound.
OFF, ON
MOD TYPE (Modulation Type)
HIGH LEVEL
This selects the type of modulation.
Adjusts the enhancer volume for the high
frequency range.
0–100
* The available types will depend on the algorithm. For details
on the types that can be used with each algorithm, refer to
“Algorithm List” (p. 59).
GTR SIM (Guitar Simulator)
ENHANCER
GTR SIM
Enhancer
Guitar Simulator
Bass Simulator
Slow Gear
Defretter
P.73
P.73
P.74
P.74
P.74
p. 75
p. 75
p. 75
p. 76
p. 76
p. 76
p. 77
p. 77
p. 77
p. 77
p. 77
p. 78
p. 78
BASS SIM
SLOW GEAR
DEFRETTER
SITAR SIM
OCTAVE
P SHIFTER
PHASER
Sitar Simulator
Octave
Parameter/
Explanation
Pitch Shifter
Phaser
FLANGER
TREMOLO
ROTARY
Flanger
Changes from a single-coil pickup tone to a
humbucking pickup tone.
Tremolo
Changes from a humbucking pickup tone
to a single-coil pickup tone.
Rotary
H→S
UNI-V
Uni-Vibe
Changes from a humbucking pickup tone
PAN
Pan
to a single-coil pickup half tone.
VIBRATO
RING MOD
CHORUS
DBL DELAY
Vibrato
Changes a single-coil pickup tone to a full-
S→HOLLOW acoustic guitar tone with the body
resonance added.
Ring Modulator
Chorus
Changes a humbucking pickup tone to a
H→HOLLOW full-acoustic guitar tone with the body res-
onance added.
Doubling Delay
ENHANCER
LOW
This is an effect that clarifies the contour of the input sound
by emphasizing the attack of the sound following changes
in the input level.
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
-50–+50
range.
HIGH
Adjusts the tone for the High frequency
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
-50–+50
range.
BODY
SENS (Sensitivity)
Adjusts the way the body sounds when
Type is set to S → HOLLOW or
H → HOLLOW.
The body sound increases as the value is
raised; reducing the value produces a tone
similar to that from a piezo pickup.
This adjusts the Enhancer sensitivity.
The more the value is increased, the more
softly you can play and still have the effect
applied.
0–100
0–100
LOW FREQ (Low Frequency)
Sets the low frequency range for the en-
LEVEL
31.5Hz–125Hz
hanced sound.
0–100
Adjusts the volume.
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BASS SIM (Bass Simulator)
SLOW GEAR
Simulation of the characteristics of particular bass
components such as pickups and different bass bodies
allows you to switch among a number of different bass
types all while using a single bass.
This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound).
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
SENS (Sensitivity)
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Adjusts the sensitivity of the slow gear.
When it is set to a lower value, the effect of
the slow gear can be obtained only with a
stronger picking, while no effect is ob-
tained with a weaker picking.
TYPE
0–100
Selects the type of the bass simulator.
Changes from a passive type pickup tone to
PAS→ACT
When the value is set higher, the effect is
obtained even with a weak picking.
an active type pickup tone.
Changes from an active type pickup tone to
ACT→PAS
RISE TIME
a passive type pickup tone.
Adjusts the time needed for the volume to
reach its maximum from the moment you
begin picking.
Changes from a single-coil pickup tone to a
SGL→HUM
0–100
humbucking pickup tone.
Changes from a humbucking pickup tone
HUM→SGL
to a single-coil pickup tone.
DEFRETTER
Changes a solid body bass tone to a hollow
body bass tone with the body resonance
added.
This simulates a fretless bass guitar.
SLD→HLW
SGL→ACO
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Changes a single-coil pickup tone to an
acoustic bass tone.
TONE
Changes a humbucking pickup tone to an
acoustic bass tone.
HUM→ACO
LOW
Adjusts the amount of blurring between
the notes.
SENS (Sensitivity)
-50–+50
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
range.
-50–+50
HIGH
This controls the input sensitivity of the de-
fretter.
0–100
ATTACK
Adjusts the tone for the high frequency
range
-50–+50
BODY
0–100
Adjusts the attack of the picking sound.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
0–100
Adjust the volume of the defretter sound.
Adjusts the way the body sounds when
Type is set to SLD → HLW, SGL → ACO, or
HUM → ACO.
The body sound increases as the value is
raised; reducing the value produces a tone
similar to that from a piezo pickup.
D.LEVEL (DIRECT Level)
0–100
0–100
Adjust the volume of the direct sound.
LEVEL
0–100
Adjusts the volume.
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SITAR SIM (Sitar Simulator)
This simulates the sound of the sitar.
P SHIFTER
This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or
down) within a range of two octaves.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
TONE
TYPE
This adjusts the tone.
-50–+50
The high end is boosted as the value in-
creases.
SENS (Sensitivity)
Adjusts the sensitivity of the sitar.
Selects either manual pitch shifter “MANUAL” or pedal
pitch shifter “PEDAL.”
MANUAL
PEDAL
This is a simple pitch shifter.
The effect will function as a pedal pitch
shifter.
The effect of the wah pedal can be obtained
by operating the Expression pedal.
For a detailed explanation, see “Using an
Expression Pedal” (p. 131).
When it is set to a lower value, no effect of
the sitar is obtained with weaker picking,
while stronger picking produces the effect.
When it is set to a higher value, the effect of
the sitar can be obtained whether the pick-
ing is weak or strong.
0–100
MODE
DEPTH
Selection for the pitch shifter mode.
0–100
This adjusts the amount of effect applied.
FAST,
The response is slower in the order of
RESONANCE
MEDIUM
SLOW
,
FAST, MEDIUM and SLOW, but the mod-
ulation is lessened in the same order.
This adjusts the undulation of the reso-
nance.
0–100
PITCH
-24–+24
FINE
BUZZ
Adjusts the amount of pitch shift (the
amount of interval) in semitone steps.
Adjusts the amount of characteristic buzz
produced by the “buzz bridge” when the
strings make contact with it.
0–100
Make fine adjustments to the interval.
The amount of the change in the Fine 100 is
equivalent to that of the Pitch 1.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
-50–+50
0–100
Adjust the volume of the sitar sound.
PRE DELAY
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
Adjusts the time from when the direct
sound is heard until the pitch shifted
sounds are inputted. Normally you can
leave this set at 0ms.
0–100
Adjust the volume of the direct sound.
0ms–300ms
OCTAVE
FBK (Feedback)
This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound.
Adjusts the feedback amount of the pitch
shift sound.
0–100
Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or
more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.
LEVEL
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the pitch shifter
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
OCT LEVEL (Octave Level)
Adjusts the volume of the sound one octave
below.
0–100
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
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PHASER
FLANGER
By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the
phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the
sound.
The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like
character to the sound.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
RATE
TYPE
0–100
This sets the rate of the flanging effect.
Selects the number of stages that the phaser effect will use.
DEPTH
0–100
This is a four-phase effect. A light phaser
effect is obtained.
Determines the depth of the flanging effect.
4 STAGE
MANUAL
This is an eight-phase effect. It is a popular
phaser effect.
8 STAGE
Adjusts the center frequency at which to
apply the effect.
0–100
This is a twelve-phase effect. A deep phase
effect is obtained.
12 STAGE
RESONANCE
Determines the amount of resonance (feed-
back).
Increasing the value will emphasize the ef-
fect, creating a more unusual sound.
This is the phaser with two phase shift cir-
BI-PHASE
cuits connected in series.
0–100
RATE
0–100
This sets the rate of the phaser effect.
SEPARATION
DEPTH
0–100
Adjusts the diffusion. The diffusion in-
creases as the value increases.
0–100
Determines the depth of the phaser effect.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
MANUAL
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the flanger.
Adjusts the center frequency of the phaser
effect.
0–100
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
RESONANCE
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
Determines the amount of resonance (feed-
back). Increasing the value will emphasize
the effect, creating a more unusual sound.
0–100
TREMOLO
Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume.
STEP RATE
This sets the cycle of the step function that
changes the rate and depth.
When it is set to a higher value, the change
will be finer. Set this to “OFF” when not us-
ing the Step function.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
OFF, 0–100
WAVE SHAPE
Adjusts changes in volume level.
0–100
A higher value will steepen wave’s shape.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
RATE
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the phaser.
Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the
change.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
DEPTH
0–100
Adjusts the depth of the effect.
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ROTARY
PAN
This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker.
With the volume level of the left and right sides alternately
changing, when playing sound in stereo, you can get an
effect that makes the guitar sound appear to fly back and
forth between the speakers.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
SPEED SEL (Speed Select)
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
This parameter changes the simulated
SLOW, FAST
speaker’s rotating speed (SLOW or FAST).
WAVE SHAPE
RATE-SLOW
Adjusts changes in volume level.
0–100
This parameter adjusts the SPEED SEL of
rotation when set to “SLOW.”
0–100
A higher value will steepen wave’s shape.
RATE
RATE-FAST
Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the
change.
This parameter adjusts the SPEED SEL of
rotation when set to “FAST.”
0–100
0–100
DEPTH
RISE TIME
0–100
Adjusts the depth of the effect.
This parameter adjusts the time it takes for
0–100
the rotation SPEED SEL to change when
switched from “SLOW” to “FAST.”
VIBRATO
FALL TIME
0–100
This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch.
This parameter adjusts the time it takes for
the rotation SPEED SEL to change when
switched from “FAST” to “SLOW.”
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
DEPTH
RATE
This parameter adjusts the amount of
depth in the rotary effect.
0–100
0–100
Adjusts the rate of the vibrato.
Adjusts the depth of the vibrato.
DEPTH
0–100
UNI-V (Uni-Vibe)
This models a Uni-Vibe.
RING MOD (Ring Modulator)
Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a
unique undulation that you can’t get with a regular phaser.
This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar
sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The
sound can be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
RATE
0–100
Adjusts the rate of the UNI-V effect.
Adjusts the depth of the UNI-V effect.
Adjusts the volume.
FREQUENCY
DEPTH
0–100
Adjusts the frequency of the internal oscil-
0–100
lator.
LEVEL
0–100
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
0–100
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
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CHORUS
DBL DELAY (Doubling Delay)
In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the
By adding a slightly time-delayed sound to the direct
sound, this produces the impression that multiple sources
are sounding together (a “doubling” effect). Best results will
be achieved when stereo recording.
original sound to add depth and breadth.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
MODE
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Selection for the chorus mode.
DLY TME (Delay Time)
This chorus effect outputs the same sound
MONO
from both L channel and R channel.
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e.,
0.5–50.0 ms
the interval for which sound is delayed).
This is a stereo chorus effect that adds dif-
STEREO1
STEREO2
ferent chorus sounds to L channel and R
channel.
SEPARATION
Adjusts the diffusion. The panning of the
direct sound and effect sound can be
spread to left and right.
This effect is obtained with stereo record-
ing (using two tracks).
This stereo chorus uses spatial synthesis,
with the direct sound output in the L
channel and the effect sound output in the
R channel.
-50–+50
RATE
0–100
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
0–120 This adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect.
Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect.
DEPTH
0–100
To use it for doubling effect, set the
value to 0.
PRE DELAY
Adjusts the time needed for the effect
sound to be output after the direct sound
has been output.
0.0ms–40.0ms By setting a longer pre delay time, you can
obtain an effect that sounds like more than
one sound is being played at the same time
(doubling effect).
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
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DELAY
ACOUSTIC SIMULATOR
This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving
Simulation of the characteristics of particular guitar
components such as pickups and different guitar bodies
allows you to switch among a number of different guitar
types all while using a single guitar.
more body to the sound or creating special effects.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
ON/OFF
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
OFF, ON
Turns the DELAY effect on/off.
ON/OFF
TYPE
Turns the ACOUSTIC SIMULATOR effect
This selects which type of delay.
OFF, ON
on/off.
STANDARD This is a simple delay.
TYPE
This delay is specifically for stereo output.
This allows you to obtain the tap delay ef-
fect that divides the delay time, then deliv-
Selects the type of the acoustic simulator.
Changes a single-coil pickup tone to an
acoustic guitar tone.
S→AC
er them to L and R channels.
fig.04-050
Changes a humbucking pickup tone to an
acoustic guitar tone.
TAP TIME
OUTPUT L
H→AC
PAN
E.LEVEL
LOW
DLY TIME
OUTPUT R
INPUT
DELAY
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
-50–+50
range.
FEEDBACK
HIGH
DLY TIME (Delay Time)
Adjusts the tone for the high frequency
-50–+50
range
1ms–3400ms This determines the delay time.
BODY
FEEDBACK
Adjusts the way the body sounds when
Type is set to S → AC or H → AC.
This sets the amount of delay sound re-
turned to the input.
0–100
The body sound increases as the value is
raised; reducing the value produces a tone
similar to that from a piezo pickup.
A higher value will increase the number of
the delay repeats.
0–100
LEVEL
Feedback is returning a delay signal to the
input.
0–100
Adjusts the volume.
HIGH CUT (High Cut Filter)
This sets the frequency at which the high
700Hz–11kHz, cut filter begins to take effect. When
GUITAR TO BASS
Simulates the sound of a bass guitar. Obtain the sound of a
FLAT
“FLAT” is selected, the high cut filter will
have no effect.
bass guitar while playing an electric guitar.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
0–120
Adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
You should avoid playing chords when using the
GUITAR TO BASS.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
TAP TIME
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Adjusts the delay time of the left channel
delay.
This setting adjusts the L channel delay
time relative to the R channel delay time
(considered as 100%).
ON/OFF
0–100%
OFF, ON
Turns the GUITAR TO BASS effect on/off.
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to PAN.
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Parameter/
Explanation
Range
PITCH CORRECT
Corrects inaccuracies in the pitch.
TYPE
With certain settings, pitch correct can make the pitch
change in a coarse “stair-step” fashion to produce a
mechanical vocal tone.
Select the type of GUITAR TO BASS processor.
JB
The sound of a Fender Jazz Bass.
PB
The sound of a Fender Precision Bass.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
REAR VOL (Rear Volume) *1
Sets the volume of the rear pickup. With a
setting of 0, there will be no sound.
FRONT VOL (Front Volume) *1
ON/OFF
0–100
OFF, ON
Turns the PITCH CORRECT effect on/off.
TYPE
Sets the volume of the front pickup. With a
setting of 0, there will be no sound.
Select the type of PITCH CORRECT.
0–100
SOFT
The pitch will be corrected smoothly.
TONE
0–100
HARD
The pitch will be corrected quickly.
Adjusts the tone.
Corrects pitch variation to a stair-step
change.
ELECTRIC
LEVEL
0–100
ROBOT
Corrects the pitch to the specified note.
Adjusts the volume.
SCALE *1
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to JB.
The pitch is corrected to the nearest chro-
matic semitone.
CHROMATIC
ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR
This transforms the pickup output of an electro-acoustic
guitar into a richer sound, as though it had been recorded
using a microphone.
The pitch is corrected according to the Key
setting.
MAJ (MIN)
KEY *2
C–B, Cm–Bm Specifies the key of the song you’re singing.
NOTE *3
C–B
Fixes the pitch.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
GENDER
ON/OFF
Changes your voice to a masculine or fem-
inine character.
-10–0–+10
Turns the ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR effect
OFF, ON
on/off.
OCTAVE
-1OCT, 0,
+1OCT
Specifies the amount by which the pitch
will change.
TYPE
Select the type of acoustic processor.
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to SOFT, HARD,
or ELECTRIC.
This is a bright sound that emphasizes the
string resonances.
BRIGHT
*2 Setting available when SCALE is set to MAJ (MIN).
*3 Setting available when TYPE is set to ROBOT.
This is a warm sound that emphasizes the
body resonances.
WARM
BODY
This adjusts the sound of the body reso-
nances. It controls the tonal warmth that is
distinctive of an acoustic guitar.
DYNAMICS
Makes the volume more consistent.
0–100
LEVEL
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
0–100
Adjusts the volume.
ON/OFF
OFF, ON
DEPTH
0–100
Turns the DYNAMICS effect on/off.
Adjusts the depth of DYNAMICS.
ENHANCE
Adjusts the depth of the Enhance effect.
Higher settings will give the sound sharper
definition.
0–10
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Parameter/
Range
Explanation
If you’ve specified the key of your song,
TONE/SFX
Adjusts the tonal character or applies special effects.
-1OCT– +1OCT harmony that is suitable for that key will
be added at the interval you specify here.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
By changing the vocal character, this pro-
duces the impression that another person
is singing the same melody along with
you.
ON/OFF
UNISON
OFF, ON
Turns the TONE/SFX effect on/off.
TYPE
PART1DBL (Part 1 Double) *1
DISTORTION Produces a distorted voice.
LIGHT,
NORMAL,
DEEP
Adjusts the intensity of the Double effect
in three levels (LIGHT / NORMAL /
DEEP).
RADIO
Produces a radio voice.
STROBE
CHORUS
FLANGER
DRIVE *1
0–100
Finely slices the voice.
PART1LEVEL *2
Adds richness to the voice.
Adds a “swooshing” modulation.
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the part.
PART1GENDER *2
Transforms the voice by giving it a mascu-
line or feminine character.
Adjusts the degree of distortion.
Adjusts the tonal character.
Specifies the speed.
-10–0–+10
TONE *1
-50–0–+50
SPEED *2
0–100
PART1PAN
L50–CENTER– Specifies the panning (stereo position) of
R50
the sound.
PART2TYPE
DOUBLE
DEPTH *3
0–100
Produces a double-tracking effect.
Adjusts the depth of CHORUS.
If you’ve specified the key of your song,
-1OCT– +1OCT harmony that is suitable for that key will
be added at the interval you specify here.
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to DISTORTION.
*2 Setting available when TYPE is set to STROBE or FLANGER.
*3 Setting available when TYPE is set to CHORUS.
By changing the vocal character, this pro-
duces the impression that another person
is singing the same melody along with
UNISON
you.
DOUBLE/HARMONY
PART2DBL (Part 2 Double) *1
LIGHT,
NORMAL,
DEEP
Adjusts the intensity of the Double effect
in three levels (LIGHT / NORMAL /
DEEP).
Produces a double-tracked effect or harmony effect. You
can layer up to two parts (PART 1 and PART 2).
PART2LEVEL *2
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the part.
What is double-tracking?
PART2GENDER *2
This is a popular recording studio technique in which a
vocalist records a melody, then overdubs a second
performance of the same melody along with the first
recording. When the two performances are played back
together, it gives the effect of a thick and rich single
voice.
Transforms the voice by giving it a mascu-
line or feminine character.
-10–0–+10
PART2PAN
L50–CENTER– Specifies the panning (stereo position) of
R50
the sound.
KEY *2
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Specifies the key of the song you’re sing-
ing.
C–B, Cm–Bm
ON/OFF
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to DOUBLE.
Turns the DOUBLE/HARMONY effect
OFF, ON
on/off.
*2 Setting available when TYPE is set to -1OCT – +1OCT or
UNISON.
PART1TYPE
DOUBLE
Produces a double-tracking effect.
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Parameter/
Range
Explanation
LOW CUT
This filter cuts out vocal pop and other unwanted low-band
FILTER *3
0–100
This parameter adjusts the filter.
noise.
D:E *3
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
This adjusts the balance of the direct and ef-
fect volumes.
100:0–0:100
ON/OFF
PRE FILTER *4
This filter reduces the amount of digital dis-
OFF, ON
Turns the LOW CUT effect on/off.
DEPTH
tortion. When turned off, it allows you to
create an intense lo-fi sound that includes
digital distortion.
OFF, ON
This parameter sets the frequency below
which vocal pop and other undesirable
lower-range noises will be filtered out.
20 –2000 Hz
SAMPLE RATE *4
OFF,
This parameter allows you to modify the
1/2–1/32
sampling rate.
LO-FI
BIT *4
This effect is used to produce a lo-fi sound.
Modifies the number of data bits. When
turned off, the number of data bits will re-
main unchanged.
If an extremely low number of bits is select-
ed, certain input sources may result in loud
noises being input, even when there is no in-
put sound. In such a case, raise the noise
suppressor’s threshold.
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
OFF, 15–1
ON/OFF
OFF, ON
Turns the LO-FI effect on/off.
TYPE
Select the type of lo-fi box.
POST FILTER *4
This filter reduces the amount of digital dis-
The audio will sound as if it is being played
on an AM radio.
OFF, ON
tortion produced by the lo-fi. By turning this
off, you can create an extremely lo-fi sound.
RADIO
VINYL
By adjusting “TUNING,” you can simulate
the transient sounds that would occur as
you adjust the radio’s tuning frequency.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level) *4
Adjusts the overall volume of the lo-fi
sound.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level) *4
The audio will sound as if it is being played
on a gramophone.
Needle noise caused by scratches and dust
on the record is also simulated.
0–100
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
This setting allows you to create a lo-fi
sound by lowering the sample rate and/or
decreasing the number of bits.
A bank of series-connected real-time modify
filters allow the sound to be freely reshaped.
MODIFY FIL (Modify Filter) *4
Select the effect of modify filter.
DIGITAL
TUNING *1
0–100
OFF
No modify filter will be used.
LPF
A low-pass filter will be used.
A band-pass filter will be used.
A high-pass filter will be used.
BPF
This parameter is used with the RADIO set-
ting.
It simulates the transient sounds that would
occur as you adjust the AM radio’s tuning
frequency.
HPF
CUTOFF F *4
0–100
This parameter adjusts the cutoff frequency.
RESONANCE *4
WOW FLUTTER *2
This parameter is used with the VINYL set-
0–100
This parameter adjusts the resonance.
GAIN *4
ting.
Adjusts the volume level of the sound that
has passed through the modify filter.
0– +24 dB
0–100
It simulates the wow and flutter that occur
when the speed of the turntable is not con-
stant.
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to RADIO.
*2 Setting available when TYPE is set to VINYL.
*3 Setting available when TYPE is set to RADIO or VINYL.
*4 Setting available when TYPE is set to DIGITAL.
NOISE *3
0–100
This parameter is used to simulate noise.
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By making use of the BR-800’s onboard “Loop Effects,” you
3
can add a sense of spaciousness and depth to your sounds.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
You can adjust the effect depth by adjusting the send level
adjust the send level of each track.
from each input or track to the loop effect.
* You can move the cursor to each track by pressing that
track’s track [REC] button.
Since each input and track has its own independent send
level, you can make adjustments separately; for example,
you might apply deep reverberation to the vocal, but
shallow reverberation to the drums.
To adjust the send level of the input source, move the cursor
to “INPUT.” To adjust the send level of the rhythm, move
the cursor to “RHY.” Then use the dial to edit the setting.
Adjusting the Loop Effect
Depth
4
When you’ve finished adjusting the send levels,
press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
Here’s how to adjust the send level of each track to change
the depth of the loop effect.
1
Press the [TRACK] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “REVERB” or “CHO/DLY,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
The send level edit screen will appear.
For REVERB
D_Reverb_Track1.eps
For CHO/DLY
D_Chorus.eps
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Parameter List
REVERB
1
Press the [TRACK] button.
This effect adds reverberation to the sound.
2
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “REVERB” or “CHO/DLY,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
TYPE
Select the type of reverb.
Various different simulations of space are offered.
The send level screen will appear.
D_Reverb.eps
Simulates an ambience microphone (off-mic,
placed at a distance from the sound source)
used in recording and other applications.
Rather than emphasizing the reverberation,
AMBIENCE
this reverb is used to produce a sense of
openness and depth.
Simulates the reverberation in a small
ROOM
room. Provides warm reverberations.
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
Simulates the reverberation in a concert
The loop effect parameter edit screen will appear.
HALL 1
HALL 2
hall. Provides clear and spacious reverber-
ations.
For REVERB
D_Reverb_Edit.eps
Simulates the reverberation in a concert
hall. Provides mild reverberations.
Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit
that uses the vibration of a metallic plate).
Provides a metallic sound with a distinct
upper range.
PLATE
This simulates the sound of a guitar amp’s
built-in spring reverb.
SPRING
For CHO/DLY
D_Chorus_Edit.eps
This reverb adds the wavering sound
MODULATE found in hall reverb to provide an extreme-
ly pleasant reverb sound.
REV TIME (Reverb Time)
0.1s–10.0s
Adjusts the length (time) of reverberation.
PRE DELAY
4
Adjusts the time until the reverb sound ap-
pears.
0ms–500ms
parameter, and use the dial to edit the value.
LOW CUT (Low Cut Filter)
This sets the frequency at which the low cut
filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is
55Hz–800Hz selected, the low cut filter will have no ef-
fect.
FLAT,
For details on the parameters for each effect, refer to
“Parameter List” (p. 84).
HIGH CUT (High Cut Filter)
5
When you’ve finished editing, press the [EXIT]
This sets the frequency at which the high
700Hz–11kHz, cut filter begins to take effect. When
button a number of times to return to the play screen.
FLAT
“FLAT” is selected, the high cut filter will
have no effect.
DENSITY
The loop effect does not have “patches.” Loop effect
settings are saved as part of the song data.
0–10
Adjusts the density of the reverb sound.
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Parameter/
Range
Explanation
CHORUS/DELAY
E.LEVEL (Effect Level)
Parameter/
Range
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound.
Explanation
SPRG SENS (Spring Sensitivity) *1
TYPE
Adjusts the sensitivity of the spring reverb
effect. When the value is set higher, the ef-
fect is obtained even with a weak picking.
Select the type of effect.
0–100
A sound with a subtly shifted pitch is add-
CHORUS
DELAY
ed to the direct sound, making the final out-
put sound thicker and broader.
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to SPRING.
This creates a thicker sound by applying a
delayed sound to the direct sound.
RATE *1
0 – 100
Adjusts the rate of the Chorus effect.
Adjusts the depth of the Chorus effect.
DEPTH *1
0 – 100
PRE DLY (Pre Delay) *1
Adjusts the time needed for the effect
0.5 – 50.0ms
sound to be output after the direct sound
has been output.
E.LEVEL (Effect Level) *1
0 – 100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
DLY TME (Delay Time) *2
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e.,
the interval for which sound is delayed).
10 – 1000ms
FEEDBACK *2
This parameter adjusts the amount of feed-
back. Changing the amount of feedback
causes the number of time the delayed
sound is repeated to change as well.
0 – 100
E.LEVEL (Effect Level) *2
0 – 100
This adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
REV SEND (Reverb SEND) *2
Adjust the volume of the reverb that is ap-
plied to the delayed sound.
0 – 100
*1 Setting available when TYPE is set to CHORUS.
*2 Setting available when TYPE is set to DELAY.
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Adjusting the Tone of Each Track
The BR-800 provides a three-band equalizer that’s
independent for each track. You can use this to adjust the
tone quality of each track.
Parameter List
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
Editing the Track EQ
ON/OFF
OFF, ON
Turns the EQUALIZER effect on/off.
1
Press the [TRACK] button.
LOW GAIN
-12–+12dB
Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
2
LOW FREQ (Low Frequency)
Specifies the center of the frequency range
that will be adjusted by the LOW GAIN.
MID GAIN (Middle Gain)
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “EQ,” and press the [ENTER] button.
40Hz–1.6kHz
The EQ edit screen will appear.
D_EQ.eps
-12–+12dB
Adjusts the middle frequency range tone.
MID FREQ (Middle Frequency)
Specifies the center of the frequency range
that will be adjusted by the MID GAIN.
MID Q (Middle Q)
Adjusts the width of the area affected by
20Hz–10kHz
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
0.5–16
the EQ centered at the MID FREQ.
Higher values will narrow the area.
turn each track’s EQ on or off.
HIGH GAIN
* You can move the cursor to each track by pressing that
track’s Track [REC] button.
-12–+12dB
Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
HIGH FREQ (High Frequency)
Specifies the center of the frequency range
4
Press the [ENTER] button.
400Hz–16kHz
that will be adjusted by the HIGH GAIN.
The EQ parameter edit screen will appear.
D_EQ_Edit.eps
If you adjust the equalizer while listening to the
sound, you may notice a clicking noise. This is not a
malfunction. If the noise is objectionable, make
adjustments while the sound is not playing.
5
parameter, and use the dial to edit the value.
For more about the track EQ parameters, refer to
“Parameter List” (p. 86).
6
When you’ve finished editing, press the [EXIT]
button a number of times to return to the play screen.
The track EQ does not have “patches.” Track EQ
settings are saved as part of the song data.
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Overview of the Rhythm Section
The BR-800 provides a dedicated rhythm generator that is
separate from the audio tracks 1–7/8.
You can use this rhythm as a guide during recording, or
The preset patterns include patterns for intro, verse,
create an original rhythm backing by arranging various
fill, and ending. The various types can be
internal rhythms to match the structure of your song.
distinguished by the characters at the end of the
pattern name.
(Ex)
Patterns and Arrangements
Broadly speaking, the BR-800’s rhythms consist of
ROCK1-IN (intro)
ROCK1-V1 (verse 1)
“patterns” and “arrangements.”
ROCK1-V2 (verse 2)
■ Patterns
ROCK1-F2 (fill 2)
Typically, a drummer playing in a band repeatedly plays
ROCK1-E (ending)
fixed sequences one or two measures in length.
On the BR-800, these basic repeated units are called
“Preset Pattern List” (p. 151)
“patterns.”
IN (intro)
These patterns are suitable for an intro
(introduction).
An example of a pattern
For a four-beat rhythm, performance data such as the
following will be played repeatedly.
fig.04-onpu.eps
V (verse) 1, 2
These are the main patterns.
Snare drum
Repeat
1 is the basic pattern, and 2 is a variation of 1.
F (fill) 1, 2
These are ornamental patterns inserted between
phrase changes. Choose 1 or 2 depending on the
pattern that will follow the fill.
Kick drum
Pattern
E (ending)
These patterns are suitable for the end of a song.
Song patterns (S001–S100)
One hundred patterns can be stored for each song on an SD
* You can’t edit the preset patterns or rewrite the data.
card.
Using BR-800 Rhythm Editor
Preset patterns (P001–P327)
By using “BR-800 Rhythm Editor” you can create
kits using a computer.
* You can’t edit these patterns or rewrite the data.
“BR-800 Rhythm Editor” is provided on the “BR-800
DVD-ROM.” For details on where to find “BR-800
Rhythm Editor,” refer to “ReadmeEN.txt” on the
“BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
For details on how to play patterns, refer to “Playing
Patterns” (p. 91).
* You won’t be able to create patterns or drum kits
using just the BR-800.
* You must install the USB driver before you connect
the BR-800 to your computer (p. 118).
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Overview of the Rhythm Section
■ Arrangements
About the Drum Sounds
(Drum Kits)
Typically, a drum performance uses a set that includes a
variety of percussion instruments (such as kick drum and
snare drum) suitable for that musical style.
Although a pattern can be used by itself like a metronome
to guide your practicing, that would mean that the rhythm
does not change from the beginning to the end of the song.
If you want to create a song that has musical variation,
you’ll want to place different patterns in an appropriate
order such as intro ➝ chorus ➝ break ➝ ending.
The BR-800 provides nine different drum sets that are
suitable for various styles. Each set is called a “drum kit.”
On the BR-800, data that places patterns in a specific order
for performance is called an “arrangement.”
fig.04-010.eps
Intro
Verse
Fill
Tempo: 120.0 Tempo: 110.0 Tempo: 130.0
Preset arrangements (P01–P50)
The BR-800 contains fifty “preset arrangements” (P01–P50)
that are suitable for styles such as rock or jazz.
* You can’t edit the preset arrangements or rewrite the data.
three measure BREAK (rest) following E (ending), and will
then repeat V1 (verse 1).
“Preset Arrangement List” (p. 150)
Song arrangements (S01–S05)
You can store five arrangements for each song on an SD
card.
In order to play arrangements, the BR-800 must be in
Arrangement mode.
For more about this, refer to “Playing an
Arrangement” (p. 93).
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Overview of the Rhythm Section
Turning the Rhythm On/Off
Switching between Pattern
Mode and Arrangement
Mode
1
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
The BR-800 lets you use rhythm in either of two modes:
The [RHYTHM] button will light, and the rhythm will
Pattern mode and Arrangement mode.
turn on.
fig.rhythm_on_off-e.eps
Lit
Pattern mode
The selected pattern will play repeatedly from the
beginning to the end of the song.
Arrangement mode
Patterns will switch as the song progresses, according to the
When you press the [RHYTHM] button once again, the
[RHYTHM] button will go out; rhythm will be off.
order of patterns specified in the arrangement.
1
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “TYPE.”
When in Pattern mode
D_Type_Pattern.eps
When in Arrangement mode
D_Type_Arrange.eps
3
Turn the dial to select the desired rhythm mode.
Setting
Explanation
PATTERN
ARRANGE
Pattern mode is selected.
Arrangement mode is selected.
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Playing Patterns
Here’s how to select one of the internal patterns and make it
play repeatedly.
8
9
Use the [RHYTHM] fader and the [MASTER] fader to
adjust the volume appropriately.
1
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
The [RHYTHM] button will light, indicating that
Rhythm is turned on.
To stop playback, press the [STOP] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
• When the BR-800 is shipped from the factory, the
song patterns (S001–S100) contain no data, so
nothing will play even if you select them.
cursor to “TYPE.”
• The pattern “P327: BREAK” contains only rests.
No sounds will be heard if you select this pattern.
3
Turn the dial to select “PATTERN.”
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “PATRN.”
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
select the pattern that you want to play.
D_Rhythm_Pattern.eps
Setting
Explanation
P001–P327
Preset patterns 1–327
*1 On your computer, you can create your own
original patterns using “BR-800 Rhythm Editor.”
“Using BR-800 Rhythm Editor” (p. 88)
6
7
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
Press the [PLAY] button.
The recorder will begin playback, and the rhythm will
also play.
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Playing Patterns
Changing the Tempo
Here’s how to change the pattern playback tempo when
you’re in the play screen.
1
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the tempo indication.
D_Play_Tempo.eps
2
Turn the dial to adjust the tempo.
The pattern playback tempo will change.
Using [TAP TEMPO] Button
to Set the Tempo
You can change the pattern playback tempo by pressing the
[TAP TEMPO] button at the desired timing.
Press the [TAP TEMPO] button at least four times in
succession; the tempo will be set to the timing at which you
pressed the button.
fig.04-290.eps
• The pattern tempo will be saved when recording
ends or when you save the song (p. 109).
One tempo setting is saved for each song.
• The tempo is common to all patterns. You can’t
specify a different tempo for each pattern.
• You can adjust the tempo in a range of 25.0–250.0.
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Playing an Arrangement
Here’s how to select and play one of the internal
9
arrangements.
Use the [RHYTHM] fader and the [MASTER] fader to
adjust the volume appropriately.
1
2
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
10
The [RHYTHM] button will light, indicating that
Rhythm is on.
To stop playback, press the [STOP] button.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “TYPE.”
When the unit left the factory, “Metro”
(Metronome) was set for the Song Arrangements
(S01--S05).
3
4
Turn the dial to select “ARRANGE.”
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “ARRNG.”
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
choose the arrangement that you want to play.
D_Rhythm_Arrange.eps
Setting
P01–P50
S01–S05
Explanation
Preset arrangements 1–50
Song arrangements 1–5
6
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
7
8
Press the [ZERO] button.
You will return to the beginning of the song.
Press the [PLAY] button.
The recorder will begin playing, and the selected
arrangement will also play.
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Playing an Arrangement
Changing the Tempo
Here’s how to change the playback tempo of an
arrangement when you’re in the play screen.
1
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the tempo indication.
D_Play_Tempo.eps
2
Use the dial to adjust the tempo.
The arrangement’s playback tempo will change.
Using [TAP TEMPO] Button
to Set the Tempo
You can temporarily change the arrangement playback
tempo by pressing the [TAP TEMPO] button at the desired
timing.
Press the [TAP TEMPO] button at least four times in
succession; the tempo will be set to the timing at which you
pressed the button.
fig.04-290.eps
will be temporarily ignored.
• The tempo change is temporary. If you want to
change the tempo of the arrangement and save it,
refer to “Creating an Original Arrangement” (p.
96).
• You can adjust the tempo in a range of 25.0–250.0.
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Changing the Drum Sounds (Drum Kit)
A drum kit is a set containing various rhythm instrument
sounds. The BR-800 contains nine “preset drum kits.”
Selecting a Drum Kit
your own original drum kits. Drum kits are saved for each
song on the SD card.
1
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
“Using BR-800 Rhythm Editor” (p. 88)
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
The arrangements and patterns are played using the
cursor to “KIT.”
instrumental sounds of the drum kit.
fig.04-030.eps
In Pattern mode
D_Kit_Pattern.eps
BR-800
SD Card
SONG
SONG
SONG
Preset Drum Kit 9
Preset Drum Kit 3
Preset Drum Kit 2
Preset Drum Kit 1
Song Drum Kit
Kick
Snare
Kick
Snare
Closed Hi-hat
Open Hi-hat
In Arrangement mode
D_Kit_Arrange.eps
• The drum kit is stored for each arrangement.
• The drum kit cannot be changed if a Preset
Arrangement is selected for Arrange mode.
3
Turn the dial to select a drum kit.
Setting
Explanation
P1
P2
STD 1
STD 2
Standard drum kits
A drum kit with an appropri-
ate amount of ambience
A drum kit suitable for hard
rock
P3
P4
ROOM
HARD
P5
P6
P7
P8
JAZZ
A drum kit suitable for jazz
HIP-HOP
HOUSE
REGGAE
A drum kit suitable for dance
music
A drum kit suitable for reggae
A drum kit based on the classic
Roland TR-808 rhythm
machine
P9
808
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
SongKit1
SongKit2
SongKit3
SongKit4
SongKit5
The original drum kits stored
in each song
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Creating an Original Arrangement
The BR-800 lets you place patterns in the desired order to
make an arrangement, thus creating the structure of your
entire song from intro to ending. Once you’ve created an
arrangement, you can save it as a song arrangement.
Now let’s try actually creating an arrangement.
1
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
An arrangement can contain up to 999 measures.
The [RHYTHM] button will light.
Steps
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
You create a song arrangement by specifying
“steps.” Each step consists of a pattern number and
the measure number at which that step will start.
cursor to “TYPE.”
3
For example, suppose you want to create a song
that has the following structure:
Turn the dial to select “ARRANGE.”
Section
Intro
Measure length Pattern
4
2 measures
16 measures
8 measures
8 measures
2 measures
Pattern P001
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Melody A
Melody B
Break
Pattern S002
Pattern S003
Pattern S099
Pattern P006
* If you select a preset arrangement, you won’t be able to
continue with the rest of this procedure.
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “STEP,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Ending
The ARRANGE STEP screen will appear.
fig.04-510-e.eps
To create the song structure described above, you
would place the following steps in the arrangement.
Step
Starting
measure
Pattern number
Tempo
Step number Starting measure Pattern number
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
1
P001: ROCK-1 IN
S002: OriginalA
S003: OriginalB
S099: OriginalC
P006: ROCK-1 E
P327: BREAK
3
19
27
35
37
Pattern time signature
Pattern name
6
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the “step” position, and use the dial to select
the step that you want to edit.
The sections of even a long song’s structure can be
specified using only a few steps. The BR-800 lets
you use up to fifty steps.
You can move to the previous step by pressing the
[REW] button, or to the next step by pressing the [FF]
button.
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Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use
the dial to edit the value.
• The starting measure of step 1 will always be
“001.” You can’t change this.
By pressing the [PLAY] button you can audition the
pattern of the currently selected step (the current
pattern).
• The starting measure cannot be the same as the
previous step or any earlier measure.
• You can’t make a setting that would extend
beyond the starting measure of the next step.
• When you play back an arrangement in the play
screen, and it has played all the way to the end of
the arrangement, the pattern assigned to the last
step will continue repeating.
Starting measure
This specifies the measure at which the current pattern
will begin playing.
fig.04-520.eps
Step 1
Intro
Step 2
Verse
Step 3
Fill
(4 measures) (4 measures) (4 measures)
Starting
Measure
001 005 009 013
If you want the arrangement to stop playing at the
last step, assign preset pattern “P327 BREAK
(rest)” to the last step. This will cause rests to be
played repeatedly, which is essentially the same
as stopping arrangement playback.
Set the starting measure
to “007” in step 2
Step 1
Step 2 Step 3
Intro
(6 measures)
001
Verse
Fill
(2 measures)
(4 measures)
fig.04-540.eps
Starting
(Ex.)
Step 1
007
009 013
005
Measure
Step 2
Verse
Step 20
Ending
Last step
Pattern number
P327
BREAK
Intro
This selects the pattern. As shown in the illustration
below, it specifies the pattern for each step.
fig.04-530.eps
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Intro
(2 measures)
Tempo: 120.0
Verse
Fill
(1 measure)
(1 measure)
Tempo: 110.0
Tempo: 110.0
Starting
Measure
001
003
004
Time signature
This indicates the time signature of the current pattern.
Tempo
This specifies the tempo at which the current pattern
will play.
Range: 25.0–250.0
8
When you’re finished creating the arrangement, press
the [EXIT] button a number of times.
You will return to the play screen, and the
arrangement you created will be saved.
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message
is shown.
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Inserting a Step
Erasing a Step
Here’s how to insert a new step at the current step.
Here’s how to erase the selected step. The erased step will
fig.04-550.eps
inherit the contents of the following step.
fig.04-570.eps
Insert
Verse
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Intro
Verse
Fill
Verse
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Intro
Verse
Fill
Erase
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Intro
Verse
Verse
Intro
Verse
Verse
Fill
1
2
1
2
Access the ARRANGE STEP screen as described in
steps 1–5 of “Creating an Original Arrangement” (p.
96).
Access the ARRANGE STEP screen as described in
steps 1–5 of “Creating an Original Arrangement” (p.
96).
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
select the step that you want to erase.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
select the location (step number) at which you want to
insert a step.
D_Arrange_Step.eps
D_Arrange_Step.eps
3
Press the CURSOR [ ] button.
3
A message will ask “Erase?”
Press the CURSOR [ ] button.
A message will ask “Insert?”
4
Press the [ENTER] button.
4
The data will be erased. When the operation has been
completed, you will automatically return to the
ARRANGE STEP screen.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The selected step will be copied and inserted. When
the operation has been completed, you will
automatically return to the ARRANGE STEP screen.
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Naming an Arrangement
You can freely assign a name (arrangement name) of up to
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
The screen will indicate “Keep power on!” and the
edited arrangement name will be saved.
eight characters to a song arrangement.
1
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
You can’t edit the name of a preset arrangement.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “TYPE.”
3
Turn the dial to select “ARRANGE.”
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “ARRNG.”
D_Rhythm_Arrange.eps
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
select a song arrangement (S01–05).
6
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
7
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “NAME,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The ARRANGE NAME screen will appear.
D_Arrange_Name.eps
8
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
edit the characters.
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Copying an Arrangement
If you want to slightly modify a preset arrangement, or
create a variation of an existing arrangement, you can do so
by copying it as a song arrangement and then editing the
copy.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The copy confirmation screen will appear.
D_Arrange_Erase_Sure.eps
1
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
10
2
Press the [ENTER] button once again.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
The screen will indicate “Keep power on!” and the
copy will be executed.
cursor to “TYPE.”
3
Turn the dial to select “ARRANGE.”
11
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “ARRNG.”
You can’t copy to a preset arrangement.
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
select the copy-source arrangement (P01–P50, S01–05).
6
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “EDIT,” and press [ENTER].
7
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “COPY,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The ARRANGE COPY screen will appear.
D_Arrange_Copy.eps
8
Use the dial to select the copy-destination song
arrangement (S01–S05).
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Erasing an Arrangement
Here’s how to erase step 2 and all following steps of the
If you’re sure that you want to erase the arrangement,
press the [ENTER] button.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
song arrangement.
* The screen will indicate “Keep power on!” and the contents
of the arrangement will be erased.
Step 1 will remain without being erased, and will be set to
“Metro” (metronome).
9
1
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “TYPE.”
You can’t erase a preset arrangement.
3
Turn the dial to select “ARRANGE.”
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “ERASE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The ARRANGE ERASE screen will appear.
D_Arrange_Erase.eps
6
Use the dial to select the song arrangement (S01–S05)
that you want to erase.
7
Press the [ENTER] button.
A confirmation message will appear.
D_Arrange_Erase_Sure.eps
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Delaying the Pattern/
Arrangement Playback (OFFSET)
Here’s how you can specify a time offset by which the
pattern or arrangement will be delayed relative to the
playback of the audio tracks.
1
Press the [RHYTHM] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “OFFSET,” and press the [ENTER] button.
D_Rhythm_Offset.eps
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
specify the desired offset time.
Range: 00:00:00-00:0–23:59:59-29:9
For example, if you want the pattern or arrangement to
start when the audio tracks reach “00h00m30s00”, then
you would set this to “00:00:30:00”.
Pressing the [ENTER] button will assign the current
time as this setting.
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
The offset is remembered for each song.
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Finding the Location at which a Sound
Begins or Ends (Scrub/Preview)
Scrub function
When editing a song, you might need to find the precise
location at which a sound begins or the region on which
you want to perform auto punch-in recording.
1
Hold down the [STOP] button and press the [PLAY]
button.
The [PLAY] button will blink, and scrub playback will
begin.
The BR-800 provides a “scrub” function that is a convenient
way to find such locations.
The tempo indication area will show either “
”
(SCRUB FROM) or “ ” (SCRUB TO), indicating
Using the scrub function will repeatedly play an extremely
short region (approximately 45 milliseconds) that starts or
ends at the current location.
the scrub point for the current location.
When the cursor is at the scrub point indication, you
can use the dial to switch the scrub point.
fig.02-030.eps
Preview function
The preview function plays approximately one second
Scrub point
Cursor
before or after the current location.
By using this function and the scrub function while you
move the current location little by little, you can easily find
the boundaries between phrases.
fig.02-020.eps
Now Time
Sound Data
Time
2
Turn the dial to move the current location little by
little, and find the point at which the next phrase
begins (i.e., the instant that the sound starts).
SCRUB
TO
SCRUB
FROM
Approx. 45 msec
Approx. 45 msec
PREVIEW
TO
Approx. 1.0 msec
PREVIEW
FROM
Approx. 1.0 msec
3
When you’ve found the precise location at which the
sound starts, press the [STOP] button to stop scrub
playback.
Use the preview function
• By pressing the [PLAY] button during scrub
playback, you can preview the sound according
to the currently specified scrub point.
:
:
PREVIEW FROM
PREVIEW TO
• By performing the following operations during
scrub playback, you can preview the sound.
Press the [FF] button:
PREVIEW FROM
PREVIEW TO
Press the [REW] button:
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Editing
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Track Editing
You can copy or erase tracks, or import song sketch data.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The copy will be carried out.
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message
is shown.
The results of your track editing operations are
saved to the song when you return to the play
screen.
7
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
■ Copying track data
Here’s how to copy all data from the specified track to
another track.
1
Press the [TRACK] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “TRACK EDIT,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
D_Track_Edit_Copy.eps
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “COPY,” and press the [ENTER] button.
4
Use the CURSOR buttons and the dial to select the
copy-source track/V-track and copy-destination track/
V-track.
D_Track_Copy.eps
5
To copy the data, press the [ENTER] button.
A message will ask “Are you sure?”
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Editing
■ Erasing track data
■ Importing song sketch data into a
track
1
1
Press the [TRACK] button.
Press the [TRACK] button.
2
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
to “TRACK EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
cursor to “TRACK EDIT,” and press the [ENTER]
D_Track_Edit_Copy.eps
button.
D_Track_Edit_Copy.eps
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SONG SKETCH IMPORT,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “ERASE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
4
Use the CURSOR buttons and the dial to specify how
the data is to be imported.
4
D_Track_Inport.eps
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
select the track/V-track that you want to erase.
D_Track_Erase.eps
Parameter
Explanation
Select the units indicated by START.
Choose either TIME or MEASURE.
DISP
The song sketch data that will be im-
ported
The track into which the data will be
imported
The location at which the data will be
inserted into the import-destination
track.
SOURCE
DEST
5
To erase, press the [ENTER] button.
A message will ask “Are you sure?”
START
6
Press the [ENTER] button.
5
6
The data will be erased.
To import the data, press the [ENTER] button.
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message
is shown.
A message will ask “Are you sure?”
Press the [ENTER] button.
The data will be imported.
7
* While the data is being updated, the display will indicate
“Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this
message is shown.
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
7
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Editing
Copying a Song
(SONG COPY)
Erasing a Song
(SONG ERASE)
Here’s how to copy the currently selected song.
Here’s how to erase a song from SD card.
1
1
Press the [MENU] button.
Press the [MENU] button.
2
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “ERASE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “COPY,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The SONG ERASE screen will appear.
The SONG COPY screen will appear.
D_Song_Erase_Select.eps
D_SongCopy.eps
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to select the song
4
that you want to erase.
To copy the song, press the [ENTER] button.
A message will ask “Are you sure?”
5
6
To erase the song, press the [ENTER] button.
5
A message will ask “Are you sure?”
Press the [ENTER] button.
The copy will be executed.
When the copy is completed, you will return to the
play screen.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The song will be erased.
* While the data is being updated, the display will indicate
“Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this
message is shown.
If the screen indicates “Card full!”
If this message appears before you copy, there is
insufficient space on the SD card. Please delete
unneeded data from the SD card.
7
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
If you erase the song that you’re currently using, a
song from the SD card will automatically be
selected. If no other song exists, a new song will be
created.
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Editing
Naming a Song
(SONG NAME)
Protecting a Song
(SONG PROTECT)
When you create a new song, it will automatically be given
a name such as “SONG 0001.” When you’ve finished a
song, you should give it an appropriate name so that your
song data will be easier to manage.
A song you’ve created can be inadvertently recorded over
or unintentionally erased.
To prevent such accidents, you can protect the song data
from being rewritten (Song Protect).
If Song Protect is enabled, the following operations cannot
be performed.
1
• Recording
Press the [MENU] button.
• Track editing
• Changing the song name
• Song erase
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
• Rhythm editing
cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.
• Writing to the song effect patches
• Undo/Redo
3
• Factory reset (SONG EFFECT/RHYTHM/ALL)
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “NAME,” and press the [ENTER] button.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
The SONG NAME screen will appear.
D_SongName.eps
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “PROTECT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The SONG PROTECT screen will appear.
4
D_SongPro.eps
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the character that you want to edit.
5
Turn the dial to select the desired character.
4
6
Use the dial to select the “ON” setting.
When you’ve finished specifying the song name,
press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
5
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
* While the data is being updated, the display will indicate
“Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this
message is shown.
If a song is protected, the song protect symbol is shown
in the screen.
fig.Protect.eps
* While the data is being updated, the display will indicate
“Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this
message is shown.
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Editing
Saving a Song
(SAVE CURRENT STATE)
Saving Memory on the SD
Card
On the BR-800, the following content is saved as song data.
When you overwrite or erase audio data by overdubbing,
punch in/out recording, or track editing, this audio data
will not actually be deleted from the SD card.
• Recorded data
• The state of the mixer (pan, track EQ, etc.)
• Arrangement/Pattern
A significant amount of the SD card’s storage space can end
up being wasted as a result of this unnecessary data.
• Loop effect
On the BR-800, such unnecessary data is erased from the SD
card when you carry out the procedure for saving the song
(SAVE CURRENT STATE).
The above content is saved when you stop recording or
when you return to the play screen.
The screen will show a message confirming the save, so you
don’t need to be specifically aware of this. However, if you
want to save the song in its current state, proceed as
follows.
The size of the song might be reduced after you’ve carried
out this procedure, and in many cases some additional free
space might be created on the SD card.
* Since the recording data needed for performing an undo
won’t be erased, you’ll still be able to return to the previous
state.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SAVE CURRENT STATE,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
The SAVE CURRENT STATE screen will appear.
4
To save the song, press the [ENTER] button.
* While the data is being updated, the display will indicate
“Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this
message is shown.
5
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Using Mastering in Creating a Song
This chapter explains the process of mixing down your
What is the mastering effect?
recorded tracks onto two tracks and applying a “mastering
When creating a CD from your recorded songs, it’s
effect” to create a finished song with the optimal volume
important to manage the overall volume so that the loudest
level.
section of your songs will stay within the available range of
The sound of the rhythm and of the input source selected by
the CD. However this will lower the overall volume,
causing the music to sound less powerful.
INPUT SELECT (p. 37) can also be combined at this time.
fig.mastering-e.eps
Additionally, excessive sound in the low frequency range
that is difficult for the human ear to hear can cause the level
meter to move all the way to the maximum in spite of the
fact that the actual sound does not appear to be loud. This
can also make your music sound less powerful.
TRACK 8-V1
TRACK 7-V1
TRACK 6-V1
TRACK 5-V1
TRACK 4-V1
TRACK 3-V1
TRACK 2-V1
TRACK 1-V1
RHYTHM
Rhythm
INPUT
SELECT
Track 1–8
By using the mastering effect, you can make the volume of
your song more consistent, and correct the balance of the
low-frequency range. We recommend that you use the
mastering effect to add the final touch to your song.
Mastering
effect
* The mastering effect provides 19 “preset patches” (P01–
P16), 19 rewritable “user patches” (U01–U19), and 19
“song patches” (S01–S19) which are stored for each song.
fig.03-020.eps_80
TRACK 8-VMST
TRACK 7-VMST
SD Card
BR-800
Mastering-destination tracks
Song
Preset
Patch
User
Patch
Song
Patch
You can turn on the mastering effect even when
you’re not in Mastering mode.
If you use the mastering effect during normal
recording, you’ll be able to hear the mastered sound
while you record.
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Using Mastering in Creating a Song
1
2
6
Press the [MENU] button.
Press the [MASTER FX] button.
The [MASTER FX] button will light, and the mastering
effect will turn on.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “MASTERING,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
The MASTER FX screen will appear.
MasteringFX-e.eps
P: preset / S: song / U: user
Number
3
4
Use the dial to turn MASTERING “ON.”
Patch name
You’re now in Mastering mode.
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times.
The MASTERING screen will appear.
Mastering-e.eps
7
Choose a mastering effect.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
select preset/song/user and the desired number.
8
9
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
V-tracks that contain data
:
:
V-tracks that do not contain data
Recording-destination tracks
Press the [ZERO] button to return to time location
00:00:00-00:0.
As the recording destination, track 7/8 VMST will be
selected as the V-tracks for mastering.
If you want to record onto other tracks, use the
CURSOR buttons and the dial to select the desired
recording-destination tracks.
10
Press the [REC] button.
The [REC] button will blink red, and the BR-800 will
enter recording-standby mode.
fig.Rec03-e.eps
5
Blinking
Play back your song, and use the track faders to
adjust the volume balance.
Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the overall volume.
You should raise the volume as far as possible without
causing the sound to distort.
11
Press the [PLAY] button.
Recording will begin.
If there are any tracks that you don’t want to appear in
the mix, lower their faders.
The [PLAY] button will light green, and the [REC]
button will light red.
* If you want to record the rhythm as part of the mix, raise the
[RHYTHM] fader.
fig.Rec04-e.eps
Lit
Lit
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2
3
When you’ve finished mastering, press the [STOP]
button.
Choose a mastering effect.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
select preset/song/user and the desired number.
The result will be saved on the mastering-destination
track, and the PREVIEW screen will appear.
D_Master_Preview.eps
Press the [ENTER] button.
The mastering effect edit screen will appear.
D_MTK.eps
If you press the [PLAY] button, the result of mastering
will play back.
Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MASTERING
screen.
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message
is shown.
cursor to each parameter, and use the dial to make
settings.
For details about the effect settings, refer to the
following section “Parameter List” (p. 115).
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To exit MASTERING mode, turn MASTERING
“OFF.”
5
If you want to save the current effect settings, proceed
as described in the following section “Saving the
Mastering Effect Settings (Write)” (p. 115).
Editing the Mastering Effect
Settings
To create a new patch, choose the existing patch that’s
closest to what you have in mind, and then edit its settings.
The changes you make are temporary. If you leave
the edit screen without saving the edited patch, an
“*” is shown at the patch indication. If you select
another patch when this “*” is shown, the edited
patch will revert to its original state, and your
changes will be lost.
If you want to keep the edited settings, save them as a user
patch or song patch.
1
Press the [MASTER FX] button.
The MASTER FX select screen will appear.
MasteringFX-e.eps
P: preset / S: song / U: user
Number
Patch name
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Saving the Mastering Effect
Settings (Write)
Parameter List
Parameter/
Value
Explanation
Here’s how to assign a name to the patch you created, and
save it as a new patch.
DYNAMICS
This adjusts the variation in volume be-
tween loud and soft passages in the per-
formance. Raising this setting will
decrease the variation in volume. Al-
though this is a convenient way to im-
prove the overall loudness for your song,
it will decrease the natural dynamics of
the music.
Lowering this setting will increase the
variation in volume; while this will make
it difficult to obtain overall loudness for
your song, the music will be closer to the
natural dynamic variation of the original
performance.
1
From the mastering effect select screen, press the
CURSOR [ ] button to move the cursor to “NAME/
WRITE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The Write screen will appear.
D_Master_FX_Write.eps
-20–+20
2
If this setting is at 0, the patch will pro-
duce its standard effect.
If you want to enter a patch name, press the CURSOR
[
] button.
TONE
If you don’t need to change the patch name, proceed to
step 5.
If you raise this setting, the low-frequency
and high-frequency ranges will be boost-
ed, producing a more aggressive tone.
If you lower this setting, the low-frequen-
cy and high-frequency ranges will not be
boosted, and the tone will be mild.
If this setting is at 0, the patch will pro-
duce its standard effect.
D_Master_FX_Name.eps
-6–+6
NATURAL
3
4
5
6
If you raise this setting, the mastering ef-
fect will be applied more gently, produc-
ing a more natural impression. Since
sudden peaks in volume will still be re-
produced without modification, this will
make it more difficult to boost the overall
loudness.
If you lower this setting, the mastering ef-
fect will be applied more rapidly to sud-
den volume peaks, but the sense of
naturalness will be impaired.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to
enter a patch name.
When you’ve finished entering the patch name, press
the CURSOR [ ] button.
-50–+50
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to select
the desired write-destination mastering effect.
If this setting is at 0, the patch will pro-
duce its standard effect.
Once you’ve selected the destination at which to
write the mastering effect, press the [ENTER] button.
A confirmation message will ask “Are you sure?”
7
Press the [ENTER] button to save the settings, or
press the [EXIT] button if you decide to cancel.
When writing has been completed, you will return to
the mastering effect select screen.
* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is
being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message
is shown.
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Making Use of Songs After Mastering
Making Use of Songs on
Your Computer
Recording the Mastered
Song to an External Device
Songs you’ve created using the BR-800 can be converted to
WAV/AIFF files using the “BOSS BR Series Wave
Converter.”
Here’s how to record your mastered song onto your CD
recorder or other device.
The following things become possible once you’ve
converted your songs to WAV/AIFF format.
• Play back your songs using your computer software
• Create original CDs
1
Connect the BR-800’s LINE OUT jacks to your
recorder’s input jacks.
fig.02-730.eps
after you’ve imported them
* For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your software.
“Using BOSS BR Series Wave Converter” (p. 122)
CD Recorder etc.
2
Put your recorder in recording mode.
3
Press the BR-800’s [PLAY] button to play back your
recorded data.
4
When playback is finished, stop recording on your
recorder, and press the BR-800’s [STOP] button.
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Before Using USB
The BR-800 is equipped with a USB connector. When
connected to your computer, you’ll be able to perform the
following operations.
Data Structure on the SD
Card
The folders and files created on the SD card are in the
surface (p. 119, p. 120).
following structure.
● Transfer audio data between the BR-800 and
* Do not delete or rename any folder or file that’s been created
your computer (p. 122).
on the SD card.
fig.05-010.eps
● Create original rhythms and drum kits for use
on the BR-800 (p. 88).
Root Directory
● Back up BR-800 data (p. 124).
ROLAND Folder
BR0 Folder
Disk Information
For details on USB operating requirements, refer to the
Roland website (http://www.roland.com/).
SONG0000 Folder
Song Information
Effect Parameter
Pattern Sequence Data
Arrangement Sequence Data
Drum Kit Sound Data
Recorded Data
Recorded Temporary Data
Recorded Event Data
About the “BR-800 DVD-
ROM”
The BR-800 is shipped with a DVD-ROM that contains the
drivers you’ll need when connecting it to your computer, as
well as convenient software.
SONG0001 Folder
For details on the contents of the “BR-800 DVD-ROM,” refer
to “ReadmeEN.txt” on the “BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
The folders are created
each song
SKETCH Folder
WAV File
Installing the USB Driver
You must install the USB driver into your computer before
ROLAND folder
connecting the BR-800 via USB to your computer.
The BR-800’s data is saved in the following folders.
The USB driver is on the included “BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
BR0 folder
For details on the location of the USB driver, refer to
“ReadmeEN.txt” on the “BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
A folder for each song contains the song data.
SKETCH folder
You should also carefully read the “Readme.htm” file in the
folder containing the driver for each operating system.
This folder contains the WAV files used in Song Sketch
mode.
If you place a WAV file from your computer into this
folder, you’ll be able to play it back on the BR-800.
WAV files created on the BR-800 can also be copied
from the SKETCH folder into your computer.
For details, refer to “Transferring WAV Files” (p. 122).
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Using the BR-800 as an Audio Interface
Using the BR-800 to Record
Songs Played Back by Your
Computer
You must install the USB driver before connecting
the BR-800 to your computer (p. 118).
Here’s how audio data played back by your computer can
be sent to the BR-800 via USB and recorded on the BR-800’s
tracks.
Recording Audio from the
BR-800 on Your Computer
1
Using USB, the sound you input to the BR-800 or the sound
from tracks being played back can be recorded by your
Use a USB cable to connect the BR-800 to your
computer.
You’ll also be able to make settings with respect to the
signal that is output by the BR-800.
2
In your computer’s audio playback software, switch
the audio output destination to the BR-800.
For details on how to switch the output destination,
refer to the owner’s manual for the software you’re
using.
“OUT POSITION (Output position)” (p. 127)
1
Use a USB cable to connect the BR-800 to your
computer.
3
4
Press [MENU].
The MENU screen will appear.
2
In your computer’s audio recording software, you
need to change the audio input source so that the BR-
800 is selected.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “INPUT SELECT,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
For information on how to change the input source,
refer to the user’s guide that came with your software.
The INPUT SELECT screen will appear.
Using the BR-800 to Hear
Songs Played Back by Your
Computer
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “INPUT,” and use the dial to choose USB.
D_InputSelect_USB.eps
Here’s how audio played back by your computer can be
sent to the BR-800 via USB and heard through an output
device connected to the BR-800.
1
Use a USB cable to connect the BR-800 to your
computer.
6
Press [EXIT] a number of times to return to the play
screen.
2
In your computer’s audio playback software, switch
the audio output destination to the BR-800.
7
For details on how to switch the output destination, refer
to the owner’s manual for the software you’re using.
Record as described in “Recording” (p. 36).
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Using the BR-800 as a Control Surface
1
Use a USB cable to connect the BR-800 to your
computer.
You must install the USB driver before connecting
the BR-800 to your computer (p. 118).
2
Press the [MENU] button.
The BR-800 can operate via USB as a controller for your
music production software (DAW software).
The MENU screen will appear.
* When the BR-800 is used as a control surface, you will have
control over INPUT SELECT and EFFECT. Additionally, it
can be used as an audio interface.
3
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “USB,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The USB screen will appear.
* When using the BR-800 as a control surface, you should
enter Control Surface mode first, then start up your DAW
software. If you start up your DAW software before entering
control surface mode, the state of the various indicators
might not be displayed correctly.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “CONTROL SURFACE,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
The BR-800 is now in Control Surface mode.
5
6
Start up your DAW software.
Make the appropriate control surface settings in your
DAW software.
Specify “Mackie control” as the type of control surface.
For details on how to make control surface settings,
refer to the owner’s manual of your software.
7
To exit Control Surface mode, press the [EXIT] button
a number of times to return to the play screen.
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Using the BR-800 as a Control Surface
Using SONAR LE
Controllers that Can Be Used
in Control Surface Mode
You can use the following controllers to control your DAW
software.
SONAR LE can be found on the “BR-800 DVD-ROM.” For
details on the location of SONAR LE, refer to
“ReadmeEN.txt” in the “BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
For details on installation and settings, refer to the SONAR
LE Startup Guide in the “BR-800 DVD-ROM.”
Controller
Function
Control the fader of the se-
lected track
Control the MASTER fader
Mute the selected track
Track faders
* The included SONAR LE is software for Windows. Please be
aware that it is not compatible with Mac OS.
[MASTER] fader
Track [PLAY] buttons
Put the selected track in re-
cording-standby mode
Track [REC] buttons
[TAP TEMPO] button
[MASTER FX] button
[ENTER] button
Shift the track group (-)
Shift the track group (+)
Confirm a selection or entry
Used to change things such
as the current position in
the song
Dial
[CURSOR] buttons
[REW] button
[STOP] button
[PLAY] button
[FF] button
Move the cursor
Rewind
Stop recording/playback
Play
Fast-forward
Record
[REC] button
* The functions that can be used will differ depending on the
DAW software that you use.
* The track 1–7/8 track faders, track [PLAY] buttons, and
track [REC] buttons correspond to track groups 1–6 in your
DAW software. To control other tracks, use the [TAP
TEMPO] button or [MASTER FX] button to shift the
selected group.
* The following controllers have no function in Control
Surface mode.
• [RHYTHM] fader
• [RHYTHM] button
• [SONG SKETCH] button
• [EZ REC] button
• [TRACK] button
• [RETRY] button
• [REPEAT] button
• [ZERO] button
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Exchanging Data with Your Computer
Transferring WAV Files
• You must install the USB driver before connecting
the BR-800 to your computer (p. 118).
• The BR-800 does not support long file names.
The BR-800 can use WAV files that are in the
For data with a long file name, the file name will
following format.
not be displayed correctly.
Files in any other format cannot be played.
Keep the file name within eight characters, not
• Stereo
including the file name extension.
• Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz
(Ex.)
• Sample size: 16-bit
123MUSIC.WAV (eight characters)
The BR-800 can use the following characters.
A–Z (English uppercase letters)
1
Use a USB cable to connect the BR-800 to your
0–9 (Numerals)
computer.
_ (Underscore)
2
Press the [MENU] button.
Using BOSS BR Series Wave
The MENU screen will appear.
Converter
3
By using “BOSS BR Series Wave Converter” you can
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
convert BR-800 audio data to WAV/AIFF files, or convert
cursor to “USB,” and press the [ENTER] button.
WAV/AIFF files from your computer to BR-800 audio data.
The USB screen will appear.
D_USB.eps
“BOSS BR Series Wave Converter” is on the “BR-800 DVD-
ROM.” For details on the location of “BOSS BR Series Wave
Converter,” refer to “ReadmeEN.txt” on the “BR-800 DVD-
ROM.”
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “BACKUP,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The BACKUP screen will appear.
D_USB_Backup.eps
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Exchanging Data with Your Computer
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7
8
Press [ENTER].
Stop the connection between the BR-800 and your
computer.
The Idling screen will appear.
D_USB_Idling.eps
Windows users
In My Computer, right-click the “BOSS_BR-800” icon
(or the “removable disk (*:)” icon), and choose “Eject.”
Mac OS users
Drag the “BR-800” icon to the “Eject” icon.
A “BOSS_BR-800” icon (or a “removable disk (*:)”
icon) will appear on your computer.
Press [EXIT].
* If the Idling screen does not appear, you won’t be able to
proceed with the following steps. Please check the
connection.
You will return to the play screen.
* When the following screen appears, press the [ENTER]
button.
D_USB_Disconnect.eps
6
Transfer the WAV file.
To copy a WAV file from the BR-800 to your
computer
1. Double-click the “BOSS_BR-800” icon (or the
“removable disk (*:)” icon); the “ROLAND” folder
will appear.
The saved audio files are shown inside the
“SKETCH” folder located inside the “ROLAND”
folder.
The SD card might be damaged if you fail to stop
the connection between the BR-800 and your
computer using the correct procedure.
2. From the SKETCH folder, drag and drop the
desired WAV files to copy them to a folder on your
computer.
When copying is completed, the Idling screen will
reappear.
To copy a WAV file from your computer to the
BR-800
1. Double-click the “BOSS_BR-800” icon (or the
“removable disk (*:)” icon); the “ROLAND” folder
will appear.
The saved audio files are shown inside the
“SKETCH” folder located inside the “ROLAND”
folder.
The “SKETCH” folder located inside the
“ROLAND” folder will appear.
2. Drag and drop the desired WAV file from your
computer into the SKETCH folder.
When copying is completed, the Idling screen will
reappear.
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Saving Data on Your Computer
(Backup/Recover)
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “BACKUP,” and press the [ENTER] button.
You must install the USB driver before connecting
The BACKUP screen will appear.
D_USB_Backup.eps
the BR-800 to your computer (p. 118).
When your SD card has filled up, or if you want to save
important data on your computer, you can create a backup.
It’s a good idea to make regular backups as a safeguard
against unexpected failure of your SD card.
The following types of song data will be backed up.
5
• Recorded data
Press [ENTER].
• Mixer status (pan, track EQ, etc.)
The Idling screen will appear.
• Insert effect song patches
D_USB_Idling.eps
• Mastering effect song patches
• Patterns (song)
• Arrangements (song)
• Loop effect
A “BOSS_BR-800” icon (or a “removable disk (*:)”
1
Use a USB cable to connect the BR-800 to your
computer.
icon) will appear on your computer.
* If the Idling screen does not appear, you won’t be able to
proceed with the following steps. Please check the
connection.
2
3
Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen will appear.
6
Back up or recover your data.
To back up
1) Double-click the “BOSS_BR-800” icon (or the
“removable disk (*:)” icon).
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “USB,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The USB screen will appear.
2) Drag and drop the “ROLAND” folder into a folder
on your computer.
D_USB.eps
When the backup is completed, the Idling screen
will reappear.
To recover
Drag and drop the “ROLAND” folder onto the
“BOSS_BR-800” icon (or the “removable disk (*:)”
icon).
When the recover operation is completed, the Idling
screen will reappear.
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Saving Data on Your Computer (Backup/Recover)
• When backing up or recovering, you must drag
and drop the entire “ROLAND” folder.
If you copy only a portion of the folders, the data
might not be usable on the BR-800.
• In some cases during the recover operation, your
computer might display a message asking you to
confirm the overwrite. Choose “Yes” for all. If you
choose “No,” the recovery will be incomplete, and
malfunctions might occur later while operating
the BR-800.
• When you recover the data, the data in the SD
card will be overwritten.
7
8
Stop the connection between the BR-800 and your
computer.
Windows users
In My Computer, right-click the “BOSS_BR-800” icon
(or the “removable disk (*:)” icon), and choose “Eject.”
Mac OS users
Drag the “BR-800” icon to the “Eject” icon.
Press [EXIT].
You will return to the play screen.
* When the following screen appears, press the [ENTER]
button.
D_USB_Disconnect.eps
The SD card might be damaged if you fail to stop
the connection between the BR-800 and your
computer using the correct procedure.
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Making Settings for USB Functionality
This section explains how to make settings for the BR-800’s
USB-related functionality. Make the settings that are
appropriate for how you’re using the BR-800.
Parameter List
Parameter/
Explanation
Value
DIR MONITOR (Direct monitor)
1
Press the [MENU] button.
This specifies whether the BR-800’s audio output will be
The MENU screen will appear.
sent to the PHONES jack and LINE OUT jacks.
fig.block-direct_e.eps
Computer
Audio IN
2
Audio signals
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
Audio OUT
cursor to “USB,” and press [ENTER].
The USB screen will appear.
D_USB.eps
USB OUT
USB IN
Monitor
speakers
DIR MONITOR
BR-800 input
sound
LINEOUT
PHONES
Headphone
Choose the OFF setting if the audio data is
being passed “thru” your computer.
If this setting is selected, you won’t hear
the sound unless Thru is enabled in your
computer.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SETTING,” and press the [ENTER] button.
OFF
The SETTING screen will appear.
D_USB_Setting.eps
The BR-800’s audio input will be output
directly. Choose the ON setting if you’re
using the BR-800 on its own without con-
necting it to a computer. (If you choose
the OFF setting, only the sound being in-
put via USB IN will be output.)
ON
INPUT LEVEL
This adjusts the level of the signal being
input via USB.
OUTPUT LEVEL
-20–+20 dB
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use
the dial to edit the value.
output via USB.
-20–+20 dB
For details on each parameter, refer to “Parameter List”
(p. 126).
INPUT MIX
This specifies whether the USB input will be mixed with
the BR-800’s output.
* If INPUT SELECT (p. 37) is set to “USB,” the INPUT
MIX setting is ignored.
5
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
The input from USB will not be mixed
with the BR-800’s output.
the play screen.
OFF
The input from USB will be mixed with
the BR-800’s output.
ON
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Making Settings for USB Functionality
Parameter/
Value
Explanation
OUT POSITION (Output position)
This specifies which signal of the BR-800 will be output
via USB.
* In Control Surface mode, the signal as it is immediately
after passing through the [REC LEVEL] knob will be
output.
The signal as it is immediately after pass-
MASTER
ing through the [MASTER] fader will be
output.
ing through the [REC LEVEL] knob (i.e.,
the signal being recorded on the BR-800)
will be output.
REC LEV
* When “INPUT 1–4” has been set for
INPUT SELECT (p. 37), only the signals
for INPUT 1, 2 will be output.
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Adjusting the Display Contrast
Depending on the location in which the BR-800 is placed or
the conditions of use, you might find the display difficult to
read. If so, proceed as follows to adjust the display’s
contrast.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “LCD CONTRAST,” and use the dial to
adjust the contrast.
D_System_LCD.eps
Range: 1–16
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Using a Foot Switch/Expression Pedal
If you connect a foot switch (such as the separately available
BOSS FS-5U or Roland DP-2) to the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL
jack on the rear panel, you’ll be able to control some
The expression pedal can be used when the insert effect is
functions using your foot.
fig.ConnectFootSW-e.eps
turned on.
Depending on the effect settings, it will function as follows.
• If the WAH (p. 66) TYPE is set to “PEDAL,” the
expression pedal will function as a wah pedal.
• If the PITCH SHIFTER (p. 75) TYPE is set to “PEDAL,”
the expression pedal will function as a pitch shifter
pedal.
• If TYPE for WAH and TYPE for PITCH SHIFTER have
both been set to something other than “PEDAL,” the
expression pedal will function as a volume pedal.
Set the polarity switch
as shown in the following.
Using a Foot Switch
Here’s how to assign the function of the foot switch.
Foot Switch
(FS-5U etc.)
Expression Pedal
(Roland EV-5 etc.)
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland
EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the
unit.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
• When using an expression pedal, set the pedal’s
MIN volume to “0.”
cursor to “FOOT SWITCH” and use the dial to
specify the function of the foot switch.
D_System_FS_Play.eps
Value
Explanation
The song will alternate between play
and stop each time you press the foot
switch.
PLAY
The foot switch will perform the
same operation as pressing the
[REC] button.
REC
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Tuning Your Instrument (TUNER)
The BR-800 provides a Chromatic Tuner function that
■ Indications while tuning
makes it easy to tune an instrument. The built-in tuner
The BR-800’s built-in tuner shows the reference pitch, note
supports guitar or bass guitar.
name, and tuning guide.
fig.06-080-e.eps
Here’s how to tune your guitar.
Note name
First, make sure that:
• Your guitar is connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT
jack
• The INPUT SELECT (p. 37) INPUT setting is at
“GUITAR/BASS”
Tuning guide
Reference pitch
The tuning guide indicates the difference between the input
pitch and the displayed note name. If the difference
between the input and the correct pitch is within 50 cents,
the tuning guide shows the amount of difference.
Switching to the Tuner
1
Press the [MENU] button.
Tuning
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “TUNER,” and press the [ENTER] button.
1
The TUNER screen will appear.
D_Tuner_Start.eps
Play a single note on the open string that you’re
tuning.
The display will show the note name that is closest to
the pitch of the string you played.
* You must cleanly play a single note on only the string
you’re tuning.
2
3
Tune your instrument so that the correct note name of
To turn off the tuner, press the [EXIT] button.
the string you’re tuning appears in the display.
Standard tuning
7th
6th
5th
4th
3rd 2nd 1st
If you don’t want sound to be heard while you’re
tuning, lower the [MASTER] fader.
string string string string string string string
B
-
Guitar
Bass
E
-
A
B
D
E
G
A
B
D
E
G
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Tuning Your Instrument (TUNER)
3
Specifying the Tuner’s
While watching the tuning guide, tune your
instrument so that the center indicator is lit.
Reference Pitch
If the difference is within 50 cents of the correct pitch,
the tuning guide will show the difference between
your instrument and the displayed pitch.
When tuning an instrument, the reference pitch is
conventionally given as the frequency of the A4 note
(middle A on a piano keyboard).
If your instrument is sharp
You can adjust the tuner’s reference pitch in the range of
435–445 Hz.
D_Tuner_E_high.eps
In the TUNER screen, you can use the dial to set the
reference pitch.
With the factory settings, this is set to 440 Hz.
If your instrument matches the displayed pitch
D_Tuner_E_just.eps
The reference pitch setting is saved within
the BR-800.
If your instrument is flat
D_Tuner_E_low.eps
4
Repeat steps 1–3 to tune each string of your
instrument.
If you’re tuning a guitar that has a whammy bar,
tuning one string might cause the other strings to
drift out of tune. Start by tuning each string to the
approximate pitch so that the correct note name is
displayed, and then retune each string successively
as many times as needed.
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Mixing the Sound from an Audio
Device (LINE IN MIX)
“Line In Mix” is a function that allows the input from LINE
1
IN to be mixed with the output from LINE OUT.
Press the [MENU] button.
By using “Line In Mix” you can avoid having to use an
external mixer. The sound of your external audio device
2
will be mixed inside the BR-800 with the BR-800’s own
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
output.
fig.06-130.eps
LINE IN MIX: OFF
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “LINE IN MIX,” and use the dial to turn the
setting “ON.”
External Mixer
D_System_LineMix.eps
LINE OUT
OUTPUT
Setting
OFF
ON
Explanation
Line In Mix will be off.
Line In Mix will be on.
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
fig.06-140-e.eps
LINE IN MIX: ON
If the INPUT SELECT (p. 37) INPUT setting is
“LINE IN,” the Line In Mix function will not work
even if LINE IN MIX is turned “ON.”
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
OUTPUT
Sounds from LINE IN
are mixed directly
in LINE OUT
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Output Settings (OUTPUT)
Output Settings for LINE
OUT and Headphone
(OUTPUT MODE)
The sound of the tracks and the rhythm sound can be
divided between LINE OUT jacks and PHONES jack
output.
Adjusting the Headphone
Volume (PHONES LEVEL)
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
This is convenient when you want to play back the sound of
the tracks from LINE OUT jacks while monitoring the
sound of only the rhythm in your headphones.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “OUTPUT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
1
Press the [MENU] button.
cursor to “PHONES LEVEL,” and use the dial to
adjust the headphone volume.
D_Output_Phones.eps
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “OUTPUT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “OUTPUT MODE,” and use the dial to
select “SPLIT.”
4
D_Output_Split.eps
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
When you turn on the BR-800’s power, the
“PHONES LEVEL” setting is reset to “100.”
Setting
Explanation
The sound of the tracks and the
rhythm sound will be output from
both LINE OUT and from PHONES.
NORMAL
The sound of the tracks will be out-
put from LINE OUT, and the rhythm
sound will be output from PHONES.
SPLIT
4
5
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “PHONES,” and use the dial to adjust the
headphone volume.
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Practicing Phrases (PHRASE TRAINER)
The BR-800 provides a Phrase Trainer function, which lets
you slow down the playback speed (Time Stretch) or
minimize a vocal or guitar solo that’s localized at the center
• You can’t perform recording operations while
using Phrase Trainer (Time Stretch or Center
Cancel).
of the sound field (Center Cancel), so you can conveniently
practice your instrument by playing along with a recording.
* Phrase Trainer can be used only with tracks 5/6.
• Rhythm will not sound while you’re using Phrase
Trainer.
Slowing Down the Speed
(TIME STRETCH)
Here’s how to slow down the playback to half speed
without changing the pitch.
* Time Stretch can be used only with tracks 5/6.
1
Use tracks 5/6 to record the phrase that you want to
practice.
2
Press the [MENU] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “PHRASE TRAINER,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
4
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “TIME STRETCH,” and use the dial to turn
it “ON.”
D_Trainer_Stretch.eps
Setting
Explanation
The playback speed will decrease by
half without affecting the pitch.
ON
Neither the pitch nor the playback
speed will change.
OFF
5
Press [PLAY] to start playback.
The phrase recorded on tracks 5/6 will play at half
speed.
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Practicing Phrases (PHRASE TRAINER)
5
Minimizing Sounds in the
Center (CENTER CANCEL)
This function lets you minimize the sounds that are heard in
the center (such as vocals or guitar solo). This is convenient
when you’re practicing with a song as backing.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “CENTER ADJUST,” and use the dial to
adjust the setting so that the sound you want to
eliminate is minimized.
D_Trainer_Adjust.eps
* Center Cancel can be used only with tracks 5/6.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
6
2
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “PHRASE TRAINER,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
• Depending on the recorded phrase, it might not be
possible to entirely eliminate the sound.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “CENTER CANCEL,” and use the dial to
• The sound that is played back will be monaural.
turn it “ON.”
D_Trainer_Center.eps
You can use the Time Stretch and Center Cancel
functions simultaneously.
Setting
ON
Explanation
Sounds heard from the center (e.g.,
vocals or guitar solo) will be mini-
mized.
OFF
The sound will play back normally.
If the sound is not minimized as you expect, or if you
want to boost the sound of the bass, proceed as
follows.
4
If you want to boost the sound of the bass, use the
CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to
“LOW BOOST,” and use the dial to adjust the sound
of the bass as desired.
D_Trainer_Boost.eps
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Restoring the Factory Settings
(FACTORY RESET)
The “Factory Reset” operation returns the BR-800 to its
5
factory-set state.
Press the [ENTER] button if you want to execute the
You can also specify the range of settings that will be
returned to their factory-set state.
Factory Reset operation, or press the [EXIT] button if
you decide to cancel.
If you press the [ENTER] button, the Factory Reset will
be executed, and then you will return to the play
screen.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “FACTORY RESET,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
D_FactoryReset.eps
3
Use the dial to select the things that you want to
return to their factory-set state.
Parameter
Items to be initialized
• System parameters
• Rhythm (arrangements/patterns/
drum kits) *1
ALL
• Effect user patches
• Effect song patches *1
System parameters
SYSTEM
Rhythm (arrangements/patterns/
drum kits) *1
RHYTHM
USER
EFFECT
Effect user patches
SONG
EFFECT
Effect song patches *1
*1 The settings for the currently selected song will be
initialized.
4
Press the [ENTER] button.
The message “Are you sure?” will ask you for
confirmation.
D_FactoryReset_Sure.eps
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Initializing an SD Card (FORMAT)
1
Press the [MENU] button.
• When you format a card, the entire contents of
2
that card will be lost. Be sure to back up important
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
data before you continue (p. 124).
cursor to “SD CARD,” and press the [ENTER] button.
• If you format the SD card that’s included with the
D_SD_Format.eps
BR-800, the demo song data will be lost.
• Before you use a commercially available SD card,
you must format it on the BR-800.
• Make sure that the BR-800’s power is turned off
before you insert or remove an SD card.
Inserting or removing an SD card while the power
is on may destroy the data on the SD card or
3
damage the SD card itself.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
• Depending on the capacity of the SD card,
cursor to “FORMAT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
formatting may take several minutes. This does
D_SD_Format2.eps
not indicate a malfunction. Do not turn off the
power until formatting is completed.
• Never remove the SD card or turn off the power
while the message “Keep power on!” is shown.
Doing so will destroy the data on the SD card or
damage the SD card itself.
4
Press the [ENTER] button.
The confirmation message “Are you sure?” will
appear.
D_SD_Format_Sure.eps
5
Press the [ENTER] button to format the card, or press
the [EXIT] button if you decide to cancel without
formatting.
When you press the [ENTER] button, formatting will
be carried out. You’ll then be returned to the play
screen.
Then the display will indicate “Keep power on! Song
creating...” and a new song will be automatically
created.
When the song has been created, you will return to the
play screen.
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Viewing the SD Card Usage
(SD CARD INFORMATION)
Here’s how to view the usage status of the SD card.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SD CARD,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “INFORMATION,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
D_SD_Info2.eps
The SD card’s usage status will be displayed.
SD CARD
Explanation
INFORMATION
TOTAL SIZE
Total capacity of the SD card
Free space remaining on the SD
card
Remaining recordable time
REMAIN SIZE
REMAIN TIME
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
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Reducing the Battery
Consumption (POWER SAVE)
This function dims the display backlight and buttons to
■ Exiting the Power Save state
conserve power if no switch or dial has been operated for a
When you operate a button or the dial, you’ll exit the Power
certain length of time.
Save state.
When the Power Save function is active, the following will
Power Save will not operate while you’re recording or
be shown in the display.
playing a song.
D_PowerSave.eps
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “POWER SAVE,” and use the dial to specify
the time (minutes) to pass before the Power Save
function is activated.
D_System_PowerSave.eps
Setting: OFF, 1min, 3min, 5min, 10min
4
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
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Using a Condenser Microphone
(PHANTOM POWER)
If you’re using a condenser microphone that requires
1
phantom power, turn on the phantom power as follows.
Press the [MENU] button.
The BR-800 can provide +48 V phantom power to a
condenser microphone connected to the XLR connector of
2
INPUT 4.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3
• You must turn off phantom power unless you’ve
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
connected a condenser microphone that requires
cursor to “PHANTOM POWER,” and use the dial to
phantom power. Supplying phantom power to a
turn the setting “ON.”
dynamic microphone or audio playback device
D_System_Phantom.eps
will cause malfunctions. For details on the
specifications of your microphone, refer to the
owner’s manual for the microphone you’re using.
(The BR-800’s phantom power supply is DC 48V,
10mA Max).
• Before turning the phantom power on/off, you
Setting
ON
Explanation
Phantom power will be supplied to
the XLR connector of INPUT 4.
must make sure that the BR-800’s [MASTER]
fader, the INPUT SENS [4/MIC R] knob, and the
[REC LEVEL] knob are all minimized. If you turn
the phantom power on/off with these faders or
knobs raised, high-volume noise will be
produced, possibly damaging your amp or
speakers.
OFF
Phantom power will not be supplied.
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
• Since turning phantom power on will increase the
power consumption, we recommend that you use
the AC adaptor.
• When you turn on the BR-800’s power, the
phantom power setting is reset to “OFF.” You’ll
need to turn it “ON” each time you want to use it.
• If you’re using an external microphone preamp or
a dedicated external phantom power supply,
there’s no need to supply phantom power from
the BR-800. In this case, turn the phantom power
“OFF.”
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Adjusting the Sensitivity of the
Touch Sensors
The top panel of the BR-800 employs touch sensors. Over
time, depending on the location in which you use the BR-
800 and the type of usage you subject it to, you may notice a
decline in the response of these touch sensors, or find that
they’ve become unnecessarily sensitive. In such cases, you
should adjust the sensitivity of the sensors using the
following procedure.
Press all of the buttons except the [EXIT] button and
[ENTER] button.
Using the dial, adjust the value until a button’s name
appears in the screen as soon as you press the button.
7
Once you’ve finished checking the sensitivity for all
the buttons, press the [ENTER] button.
If you want to exit without saving your settings, press
the [EXIT] button.
1
Switch off the BR-800’s power.
When you press the [ENTER] button
The message “Save and exit?” will appear, asking you
for confirmation.
2
Eject the SD card.
* For instructions on how to eject and insert SD cards, see p.
146, p. 147 in the Owner’s Manual.
3
Connect the AC adaptor.
* Make sure that the BR-800 is powered using the AC adaptor
while you are adjusting the sensitivity of the sensors.
To save your settings, press the [ENTER] button; to
return to the SW SENSITIVITY screen, press the [EXIT]
button.
4
When you press the [EXIT] button
The message “Quit without saving?” will appear,
asking you for confirmation.
Turn on the BR-800’s power.
After you turn on the power, make sure that you do not
touch any part of the top panel until the SW
SENSITIVITY (sensitivity adjustment) screen appears.
The SW SENSITIVITY screen (for adjusting the
sensitivity of the touch sensors) will appear.
If you don’t want to save your settings, press the
[ENTER] button; to return to the SW SENSITIVITY
screen, press the [EXIT] button.
8
Once the play screen appears, switch off the BR-800’s
power.
5
Using the dial, adjust the sensitivity.
Range: 1–10
* When the instrument is shipped from the factory, this is set
to “5.”
6
9
Press the various buttons on the top panel to check
After confirming that the unit’s power is off, insert
their sensitivity.
the SD card.
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SD Cards that Can Be Used with
the BR-800
The BR-800 uses SD cards to record and play back.
If you’re using a commercially available SD card, you’ll
■ SD cards that are known to work
If using an SD card other than the included one, refer to the
need to format it before use.
Format the card as described in “Initializing an SD Card
Roland website (http://www.roland.com/) for the most
(FORMAT)” (p. 139).
recent information on cards that are known to work with
the BR-800.
■ Removing the card cover
When the BR-800 is shipped from the factory, the card cover
is fastened to the unit using a screw to discourage theft of
the SD card.
• The BR-800 supports SD/SDHC cards up to a
Here’s how to remove the card cover.
maximum of 32 GB.
• Some SD card types or SD cards from some
manufacturers may not record or play back
properly on the BR-800.
1
Turn the BR-800 upside down.
2
Use a Phillips (+) screwdriver to remove the screw
■ Recording time
The following table shows the length of recording that is
from the card cover on the bottom panel.
fig.CardSlot01.eps
possible on a single card.
Recording time
SD card
Normal recording
capacity
Song Sketch mode
(calculated as 1 track)
approx. 520 minutes
approx. 17 hours
approx. 34 hours
approx. 68 hours
approx. 136 hours
approx. 272 hours
1GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
16GB
32GB
approx. 90 minutes
approx. 3 hours
approx. 6 hours
approx. 12 hours
approx. 24 hours
approx. 48 hours
3
Pull out the card cover in the direction shown by the
arrow in the illustration below.
fig.CardSlot02.eps
• The above recording times are approximate. They
may be slightly shorter depending on the number
of songs created.
• For normal recording, the listed recording times
assume the use of only one track. For example, if
you’re using all eight tracks to record, the
available recording time for each track will be 1/
8th of the time listed above.
• The sampling rate is 44.1 kHz. You cannot change
the sampling rate.
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SD Cards that Can Be Used with the BR-800
■ Removing an SD card
4
To prevent the removed screw from being lost, use a
Phillips (+) screwdriver to attach it in the location
shown in the illustration below.
Gently press the SD card inward, and then release your
finger.
The SD card will pop out slightly, allowing you to remove
it.
fig.CardSlot03.eps
• Carefully insert the SD card all the way in—until
it is firmly in place.
• Do not touch the contacts of the SD card or allow
them to get dirty.
• Never insert or remove an SD card while this
unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the
unit’s data or the data on the SD card.
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch
of newspapers or magazines, and place them
under the four corners or at both ends to prevent
damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you
should try to orient the unit so no buttons or
controls get damaged.
■ The SD card write protect feature
(LOCK)
The contents of the SD card can be protected by write
protecting it. To write protect a card, slide the write protect
switch on the side of the SD card to the “LOCK” position.
• When turning the unit upside-down, handle with
care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or
tip over.
Unlock write protect to delete data on the SD card.
fig.SD_SW-e.eps
Writing allowed
• Keep any screws or card cover you may remove
and the included SD card in a safe place out of
children’s reach, so there is no chance of them
being swallowed accidentally.
■ Inserting an SD card
Insert the SD card so that its contacts are facing upward.
Writing prohibited (LOCK)
fig.InsCard.eps
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BR-800 Effect Patch List
Insert Effects
48 SPACY
11 3+5 LOW
12 3rd+5th
13 3+5 HIGH
14 DIST
BANK: GUITAR
E.GUITAR MULTI
BANK: SIMUL
VO + GT.AMP
49 OCT LEAD
50 PedalWah
ACOUSTIC SIM
51 for LP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
StckLead
70HrdRck
ERUPTING
TexasDrv
WahBoost
DS DRIVE
UNI-V Ld
FZ BOOST
90Grunge
1
2
3
4
5
Clean
Bluesy
Crunch
HardRock
Metal
15 RADIO
52 for ST
16 STROBE
53 Bright
17 FLANGER
18 PCH COR
19 ELECTRIC
20 ROBOT
54 forSlide
VO + AC.SIM
55 Dream
6
7
8
9
for LP
GUITAR TO BASS
56 TigtBass
57 LoosBass
58 DrvBass
for ST
MIC MULTI
Bright
forSlide
21 Vo COMP1
22 Vo COMP2
23 Kick CMP
24 SnareCMP
25 BrassCMP
26 FatBRASS
27 Dark EQ
28 Vocal EQ
29 BrightEQ
30 ENH+BCUT
BANK: LINE
STEREO MULTI
10 DRIVEN
11 GRN PUNK
12 MS+OD-1
13 80s Solo
14 HeavyRff
15 ModernHM
16 SldScoop
17 HiGain’d
18 PrgMetal
19 Fat Riff
10 Dream
59 FrtlssBs
VO + ACOUSTIC
11 Natural
60 OctWahBs
A.GUITAR MULTI
61 Natural
12 AG Solo
13 Mic’d AG
14 Nice
62 AG Solo
63 Mic’d AG
64 Nice
15 Wide
BANK: 4INPUT
4-INPUT MULTI (*)
65 Wide
BASS MULTI
66 ScoopSlp
67 60s R&B
20 MetalCln
21 GroovCln
22 RhythmGt
23 FunkWah
24 CleanCHO
25 CleanPH
26 Jazzy
1
2
3
4
5
4CH LMT
4CH COMP
Drums
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CM+FatEQ
CM+ThnEQ
TIGHT EQ
CM+BigEQ
SMALL EQ
R.MOD
68 PUNK
RockBand
JazzBand
69 ToACTIVE
70 LoPickBs
71 4BandLMT
72 TWahFUNK
73 Fltr Slp
BANK: 8TRACK COMP
8-TRACK COMP/LIM
27 JAZZ OD
28 WestCln
29 SURFLINE
30 VO Drive
31 60s UK
1
2
3
4
5
Natural
DEEP FLG
ROTARY
Soft CMP
Hard CMP
74 Chrs Slp
75 OctGroov
76 FRETLESS
77 DRIVE810
78 Vntg Drv
79 METAL
StCHORUS
10 ENHANCER
11 MdrnPHAS
12 PS:DETUN
13 PS:-1OCT
14 PS:+1OCT
15 ST DOUBL
16 SLOW PAN
17 CHRS+DLY
18 120 RMOD
19 PAN+DLY
20 ST TREM
32 ProCrnch
33 BG DELAY
34 SmoothLd
35 WarmDrv
36 StudioLd
37 ChiBlues
38 BLUESY
*
See “Recommended
Connections (4-INPUT
MULTI)” (p.149).
80 EARTHQAK
BANK: MICROPHONE
VOCAL MULTI
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ROCK
39 US Combo
40 Blues Ld
41 ComboDrv
42 BluesDrv
43 DrvnTwin
44 Cntry Bg
45 50s Echo
46 TREMOLO
47 ROTARY
POP
VOI PERC
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
21 60sRADIO
22 PHONGRPH
23 VntgSMPL
24 RModSMPL
25 2-BIT DS
6 VOICE
5th HRM
3rd HRM
5th+DBL
10 3rd+DBL
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BR-800 Effect Patch List
Mastering Effects
Recommended Connections
(4-INPUT MULTI)
1
2
Mix Down
PreMastr
Live Mix
No
.
Patch
Name
Recommended Connection
3
INPUT1: for any instruments
INPUT2: for any instruments
INPUT3: for any instruments
INPUT4: for any instruments
INPUT1: for any instruments
INPUT2: for any instruments
INPUT3: for any instruments
INPUT4: for any instruments
INPUT1: Kick (Mic)
4
Pop Mix
1
2
3
4
5
4CH LMT
5
DanceMix
JinglMix
6
7
HardComp
SoftComp
CleanCmp
DanceCmp
OrchComp
VocalCmp
Acoustic
4CH
COMP
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
INPUT2: Snare (Mic)
Drums
INPUT3: Top L (Mic)
INPUT4: Top R (Mic)
INPUT1: Guitar Amp (Mic)
INPUT2: Bass Amp (Mic)
INPUT3: Drums (Mic)
RockBand
Orchestr
RockBand
JazzBand
INPUT4: Vocal (Mic)
LowBoost
Brighten
INPUT1: Guitar Amp (Mic)
INPUT2: Bass Amp (Mic)
INPUT3: Drums (Mic)
DJsVoice
PhoneVox
INPUT4: Piano (Mic)
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Arrangement / Pattern List
Preset Arrangement List
Each of the preset Arrangement (except Metro4/4) is set so that a BREAK, followed by V1 (verse) comes after the E (ending).
Starting measure
Arrangement
Name
Initial
Tempo
130
130
118
118
104
86
Drum
Kit
No.
Beat
BREAK
V1
IN
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
V1
2
2
3
5
5
2
5
3
5
2
2
5
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
2
2
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
5
2
-
F1
5
V2
6
F2
9
V2
10
10
11
13
13
18
13
19
13
10
10
21
19
19
19
13
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
17
13
10
10
21
19
13
13
11
13
21
13
11
13
21
21
10
18
19
10
11
11
10
18
13
10
-
END
12
12
15
15
15
22
15
23
15
13
12
25
21
22
21
15
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
21
15
12
13
25
27
15
15
13
15
27
15
13
15
25
25
12
22
23
12
13
13
12
22
15
12
-
P01
P02
P03
P04
P05
P06
P07
P08
P09
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
P17
P18
P19
P20
P21
P22
P23
P24
P25
P26
P27
P28
P29
P30
P31
P32
P33
P34
P35
P36
P37
P38
P39
P40
P41
P42
P43
P44
P45
P46
P47
P48
P49
P50
ROCK1
ROCK2
ROCK3
ROCK4
ROCK5
ROCK6
HdRck1
HdRck2
HdRck3
HdRck4
HdRck5
HEAVY1
HEAVY2
HEAVY3
HEAVY4
HEAVY5
POP1
POP2
POP3
POP4
POP5
POP6
POP7
POP8
BALLAD1
BALLAD2
BLUES1
BLUES2
BLUES3
BLUES4
R&B1
R&B2
R&B3
R&B4
R&B5
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
16
15
17
19
17
24
18
25
20
14
13
29
23
24
24
16
17
15
15
17
16
15
16
24
18
14
16
29
28
17
18
18
18
28
19
15
17
30
29
15
23
25
13
15
14
14
24
19
14
-
19
18
20
22
20
27
21
28
23
17
16
32
26
27
27
19
20
18
18
20
18
18
19
27
21
17
19
32
32
20
21
21
21
32
22
18
20
33
32
18
26
28
16
18
17
17
27
22
17
-
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
STD 2
ROOM
HARD
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
HARD
HARD
HARD
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
STD1
ROOM
ROOM
ROOM
STD 1
STD 2
STD 1
ROOM
STD 2
STD 2
STD 1
STD 2
STD 1
STD 1
STD 1
STD 2
STD 1
STD 1
JAZZ
5
6
9
6
8
8
9
8
10
8
7
9
9
10
9
11
9
6
10
12
12
17
12
18
12
9
130
98
126
120
118
210
120
120
162
109
118
118
118
118
140
96
5
5
6
9
11
9
10
9
8
6
6
6
6
6
13
11
11
11
9
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
9
9
6
19
17
18
17
12
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
16
12
9
6
7
8
8
66
151
70
89
5
124
192
124
148
110
154
108
96
5
6
9
12
9
8
8
6
8
12
8
13
11
9
9
7
9
13
9
20
17
12
12
10
12
20
12
9
94
JAZZ1
JAZZ2
JAZZ3
140
140
140
120
118
93
102
110
114
118
118
96
5
7
7
9
11
20
20
9
JAZZ
JAZZ
STD2
ROOM
HIP-HOP
808
HIP-HOP
HOUSE
JAZZ
12
12
5
13
13
6
FUSION1
FUSION2
HipHop1
HipHop2
FUNK
HOUSE
Cntry1
Cntry2
Other1
Other2
Other3
Metro4/4
9
10
5
10
11
6
17
18
9
6
6
5
7
7
6
10
10
9
JAZZ
9
7
5
10
9
6
17
11
9
REGGAE
STD 2
ROOM
STD 1
118
125
120
-
-
-
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Arrangement / Pattern List
Preset Pattern List
Pattern Name
Measure
Initial
(Abbreviation shown
in display)
Beat
Tempo
IN
V1
F1
V2
F2
E
ROCK1
ROCK2
ROCK3
ROCK4
ROCK5
ROCK6
Hard Rock 1 (HdRc1)
Hard Rock 2 (HdRc2)
Hard Rock 3 (HdRc3)
Hard Rock 4 (HdRc4)
Hard Rock 5 (HdRc5)
HEAVY1 (HEVY1)
HEAVY2 (HEVY2)
HEAVY3 (HEVY3)
HEAVY4 (HEVY4)
HEAVY5 (HEVY5)
POP1
POP2
POP3
POP4
POP5
POP6
POP7
POP8
BALLAD1 (BALD1)
BALLAD2 (BALD2)
BLUES1 (BLUS1)
BLUES2 (BLUS2)
BLUES3 (BLUS3)
BLUES4 (BLUS4)
R&B1
R&B2
R&B3
R&B4
R&B5
130
130
118
118
104
86
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
-
1
1
2
4
4
1
4
2
4
1
1
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
1
1
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
1
-
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
-
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
-
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
5
1
1
4
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
3
5
3
1
4
2
2
5
4
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
4
2
-
130
98
126
120
118
210
120
120
162
109
118
118
118
118
140
96
66
151
70
89
124
192
124
148
110
154
108
96
94
JAZZ1
JAZZ2
JAZZ3
FUSION1 (FUSN1)
FUSION2 (FUSN2)
HipHop1 (H.Hp1)
HipHop2 (H.Hp2)
FUNK
140
140
140
120
118
93
102
110
114
118
118
96
HOUSE
Cntry1 (Cnty1)
Cntry2 (Cnty2)
OTHER1 (Othr1)
OTHER2 (Othr2)
OTHER3 (Othr3)
Metro
118
125
-
BREAK
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Troubleshooting
This section contains tips to help you solve problems.
If this information does not help you solve the problem, please contact a customer service location listed at the end of this
manual.
Problems with the Power Supply
Item
Explanation
Page
Is the BR-800’s power switch set correctly?
Make sure that the BR-800’s power switch is set to “USB” if you’re using USB bus power,
or to “ON” if you’re using the AC adaptor or batteries.
p. 18
Is sufficient power being supplied to your computer or USB hub?
The connection cannot be established if insufficient power is being supplied to the
BR-800. Make sure that none of the following cases apply.
Power won’t turn
on
• If you’re using a notebook computer that’s running on its battery, operation may
be unstable in the case of some computers. In this case, connect an AC adaptor to
your computer.
–
• The power management settings of your computer may be limiting the power that
is supplied to USB. Check the settings on your computer.
• In some cases, the BR-800 cannot be used with bus-powered hubs (USB hubs that
do not contain a power supply). Please use a self-powered hub (a hub that
contains a power supply).
Problems with the Sound
Item
Explanation
Page
p. 34
p. 135
p. 32
–
Is power to the BR-800 and any connected equipment turned on?
Could the PHONES LEVEL be set to 0?
Are the audio cables connected correctly?
Could an audio cable be broken?
Could the volume be turned down on the connected amp or mixer?
Could the [MASTER] fader be lowered?
Is an SD card inserted?
–
–
No sound
p. 146
p. 146
Could an SD card not supported by the BR-800 be inserted?
Could you be attempting to play back a phrase that is shorter than 1.0 seconds?
Phrases shorter than 1.0 seconds cannot be played back.
–
Could DIR MONITOR be turned “OFF”?
p. 126
p. 122
Can’t play back a
WAV file
Could you be attempting to play back a WAV file in an unsupported format?
Insufficientvolume
from a device
connected to the
GUITAR/BASSjack
or LINE IN jack
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
–
–
Is the volume of your external device adjusted correctly?
Could the track’s volume level be lowered?
Could the wrong V-track be selected?
Could the track be muted?
Is INPUT SELECT set correctly?
Did you adjust the INPUT SENS knob?
Could the [REC LEVEL] knob be minimized?
p. 38
p. 39
p. 13
p. 37
p. 37
p. 38
No sound from a
specific track
Can’t hear the
input source
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Troubleshooting
Item
Explanation
Could the song be protected?
Is an SD card inserted?
Could the SD card have insufficient free space?
Could the SD card be locked?
Could you be using the Phrase Trainer?
Could scrub playback be in use?
Page
p. 108
p. 146
p. 140
p. 147
p. 136
p. 104
Can’t record
Could control surface mode be in use?
You can’t record on the BR-800 in control surface mode.
p. 121
Check the reverb send level amounts for the loop effect.
The BR-800 provides reverb as a loop effect.
Reverb is applied by default. If you want to turn off the reverb effect, set each track’s
send level amount to “0.”
You want to turn
off the reverb
p. 83
Is the input sensitivity appropriate?
The recorded sound will be distorted if the input sensitivity is too high, and noise will
be excessive if the input sensitivity is too low. Adjust the input sensitivity so that the
PEAK indicator briefly lights when the loudest passages occur.
Are the track output levels appropriate?
If there is noise or distortion following mastering, the track output levels are too high.
Could a microphone with high output impedance be connected directly to the BR-800?
Since the INPUT 1–4 jacks are designed for a low input impedance, the recording level
may be too low depending on the characteristics of the microphone. In this case, pass the
signal through a commercially available microphone preamp before recording it.
p. 37
Recorded sound
contains noise or
distortion
–
–
Could INPUT SELECT be set to “USB”?
If INPUT SELECT is set to “USB,” the settings of your software may cause the audio sig-
nal to be looped. In this case, you can solve the problem by taking one of the following
actions.
Oscillation occurs
p. 37
• Stop playback in your software, or turn off the Soft Thru function.
• Turn off the audio input of your software.
• Change INPUT SELECT to a setting other than “USB.”
Problems with the SD Card
Item
Explanation
Page
Data on the SD card can be damaged due to the following reasons. Please format the SD
card.
• Could you have turned off the power while the recorder was operating?
• Could the SD card have been subjected to strong physical shock?
• Could you have turned off the power while the SD card was being accessed?
• Could you be using an SD card that was formatted by a computer or digital
camera?
Data on the SD
card was damaged
p. 139
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Troubleshooting
Problems with USB
Item
Explanation
Page
p. 32
p. 118
Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Does your computer’s operating system support the BR-800?
Idling screen does
not appear
Can’t hear sound
being input via
USB
Could INPUT MIX be “OFF”?
p. 126
p. 121
Could you have started your DAW software before setting the BR-800 to control surface
mode?
Have you made the correct settings in your DAW software?
In order to use the BR-800 as a control surface with your DAW software, the control sur-
face setting of your DAW software must be set to “Mackie control.” For details, refer to
the owner’s manual of the DAW software you’re using.
Control surface
mode does not
work correctly
–
Problems with the Buttons
The BR-800 uses touch sensors. The buttons will respond when you touch them directly with your finger.
Item
Explanation
Page
Could you be operating the buttons while wearing gloves?
Could you be operating the buttons with an object other than your finger, such as a pen?
–
–
Could there be droplets of water on the BR-800?
Turn off the power, wipe off the water droplets, and turn the power on again.
–
Could an object be resting on the BR-800?
Turn off the power, take the object off the BR-800, and turn the power on again.
During the time from when you turn on the power until the name of a song appears, do
not touch the top panel and do not allow any objects to come into contact with it.
–
Button response is
poor/unresponsive
Could you be pressing two or more buttons simultaneously?
The BR-800 can detect that two buttons are pressed only when activating the Scrub op-
eration (hold down the [STOP] button and press the [PLAY] button).
Simultaneous button operation will not work correctly in other situations.
Touch only the button you want to operate—keep fingers and other objects away from
all the other buttons.
When you need to press a number of buttons in succession, make sure to remove your
finger from the top panel after each press of a button.
Is a fluorescent light nearby?
–
–
Move the BR-800 away from fluorescent lights.
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Error Message List
An error message will appear in the display if you attempt to perform an invalid operation or if an operation could not be
executed correctly.
Take the appropriate action for the message that appears.
Message
Cause
Action
Page
Already exists!
There is a file of the same name.
Create the file using a different name.
–
The operating batteries have run
low.
Battery low!
Replace the batteries as soon as possible.
p. 19
The file name contains some charac-
ters which are incompatible with BR-
800 or the file name is too long (File
name (excl. extension) should be
within eight characters).
Cannot change
file name!
Please change the file name with using your com-
puter.
p. 124
You attempted to erase a step from a
song arrangement that contained
only one step.
You attempted to erase a step from a
song arrangement that contained no
data.
Enter two or more steps before erasing a step.
Erase a step that contains data.
p. 96
p. 96
Cannot erase!
The song arrangement exceeded 50
steps.
The song arrangement exceeded 999
measures.
Undo/Redo is not possible when
there is no editing history.
A song arrangement cannot have more than 50
steps.
A song arrangement cannot have more than 999
measures.
Perform undo/redo after you’ve left an editing his-
tory.
p. 96
p. 96
–
Cannot insert!
Cannot undo!/
redo!
Recording or copying is not possible
because there isn’t enough free space
on the SD card.
Writing or erasure cannot be per-
formed because the SD card’s Lock
feature is on.
Back up important data to your computer, and de-
lete unwanted data from the card.
Card full!
p. 126
p. 147
Turn off the power, remove the SD card, and turn
Lock off.
Card locked!
Turn off the power, reinsert the SD card securely,
and then turn on the power again.
If the same message appears even after you’ve per-
formed the above action, the SD card may be dam-
aged.
p. 146
p. 139
Card read
error!
Data could not be read correctly
from the SD card.
Format the SD card.
If the same message appears even after you’ve per-
formed the above action, the SD card may be dam-
aged.
Format the SD card. The song data you were
attempting to save will be lost.
If the same message appears even after you’ve per-
formed the above action, the SD card may be dam-
aged.
Card write
error!
An error occurred while writing data
to the SD card.
p. 139
–
You attempted to import a WAV file
that was shorter than one second.
The WAV file must be longer than one second for it
to be imported.
Data too short!
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Error Message List
Message
Cause
Action
Page
Data could not be read or written fast
enough because the data is stored on
the SD card in a fragmentary man-
ner.
Reduce the number of tracks being played simulta-
neously. Use the Mastering function to combine
tracks, and erase the tracks that you don’t need to
play back. Then, carry out playback again.
p. 112
Alternatively, you are using an SD
card that is not fast enough.
This problem is more likely to occur
if you join together phrases (record-
ed data) of only a few seconds in
length, such as when using punch-
in/out recording.
Drive busy!
Reduce the number of tracks being recorded simul-
taneously.
p. 38
The maximum number of events that
the BR-800 can handle in one song
has been exceeded.
Erase unneeded tracks.
p. 105
What is an event?
An “event” is the smallest unit used by the BR-800 to manage the data recorded on an SD card.
Approximately 30,000 events are allocated for each newly created song.
For each track, each recording operation will consume two events. Operations such as punch-in/out
and track copy will also consume events.
Event full!
The number of events consumed will change in a complex way depending on the conditions.
For example, even if there actually is free space remaining on the SD card, no further recording or
track editing will be possible if all of the events have been used up. If this occurs, the error message
“Event Full!” will appear.
You performed a recorder or SD card
operation when no SD card was in-
serted, or the card was incompletely
inserted.
Turn off the power, firmly reinsert the SD card, and
then turn the power on again.
No card!
p. 146
You removed the SD card after se-
lecting data on the SD card.
When importing WAV data, the file
to be imported did not exist.
The SD card does not contain songs.
No file!
Prepare the file that is to be imported.
Create a new song.
–
p. 36
Restore the backed-up data from your computer
back to the BR-800.
The song folder contains incorrect
data, or does not contain the neces-
sary data.
No song!
p. 124
*
Restore the entire “ROLAND” folder to the BR-800.
If you were in Song Sketch mode:
Press the [SONG SKETCH] button to exit Song
Sketch mode, and then perform the operation.
p. 50
If you were in Mastering mode:
The operation you attempted cannot
be executed in the current mode.
Turn MASTERING “OFF” to exit Mastering mode,
and then perform the operation.
p. 112
Not available!
If you were in Control Surface mode:
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to exit
Control Surface mode, and then perform the opera-
tion.
p. 120
–
If you’re using the adaptor:
It may be that the cable is broken or the adaptor is
faulty. Please contact Roland customer service or
your dealer.
The internal power supply voltage
has fallen below the allowable range
for recorder operation.
Power down!
Protected!
156
If you’re using batteries:
Install fresh batteries.
p. 19
You attempted to write data to a
song whose Song Protect setting is
“ON.”
Turn Song Protect “OFF.”
p. 108
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Error Message List
Message
Cause
Action
Page
The operation you attempted cannot
be executed while the Phrase Trainer
(p. 136) is operating.
Turn the Time Stretch and Center Cancel function
“OFF.”
Stop P.Trainer!
p. 136
The operation you attempted cannot
be executed while the recorder is op-
erating (i.e., during playback or re-
cording).
Press the [STOP] button to stop playback or record-
ing.
Stop recorder!
–
Writing to the BR-800’s memory
failed.
It may be that the BR-800 has malfunctioned. Please
contact Roland customer service or your dealer.
System error!
–
You attempted to create more than
1,000 files in Song Sketch mode.
You attempted to create more than
100 songs.
Too many files!
Delete unneeded files.
Delete unneeded songs.
p. 51
p. 107
Too many
songs!
Turn off the power, firmly reinsert the SD card, and
then turn the power on again.
Format the card on the BR-800.
–
Unformatted
card!
The SD card is of a type that cannot
be used on the BR-800.
p. 139
p. 146
Unsupported
card!
An SD card not supported by the
BR-800 is inserted.
Use an SD card that is supported by the BR-800.
An SD card of a format not usable by
the BR-800 is inserted.
You attempted to import a WAV file
that the BR-800 does not support.
Format the card on the BR-800.
p. 139
p. 122
Unsupported
format!
Check the format of the WAV file.
A larger amount of MIDI messages
than could be processed correctly
was received via USB.
Reduce the amount of MIDI messages being sent to
the BR-800.
USB buffer full!
Memory full!
–
Erase unneeded tracks.
When you carry out the SAVE CURRENT STATE
procedure, the size of the song might be reduced.
p. 106
p. 109
The song size exceeded 1 GB.
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Specifications
BR-800 : Digital Recorder
Track:
8
Tracks
Simultaneously recording track: 4
V-Track:
64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track)
Sample Rate
44.1 kHz
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dB)
24-bit
AD Conversion
DA Conversion
24-bit + AF-AD (GUITAR/BASS)
24-bit
GUITAR/BASS jack: -10 dBu
INPUT 1–4 jacks:
-50 – -20 dBu (XLR type)
-26 – +4 dBu (1/4” TRS phone type)
-10 dBu
Nominal Input Level
Input Impedance
LINE IN jack:
GUITAR/BASS jack: 1M ohm
INPUT 1–4 jacks:
3k ohms (XLR type)
47k ohms (1/4” TRS phone type)
10 k ohms
LINE IN jack:
Nominal Output Level LINE OUT jacks:
-10 dBu
1 k ohm
Output Impedance
LINE OUT jacks:
Recommended Load
Impedance
LINE OUT jacks:
PHONES jack:
20 k ohms or greater
32–100 ohms
Residual Noise Level
Display
LINE OUT jacks:
128 x 64 dots (Backlit LCD)
-85 dBu or less (IHF-A Typ.)
GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4” phone type)
INPUT 1–4 jacks (XLR type / 1/4” TRS phone type)
LINE IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack (1/4” TRS phone type)
LINE OUT jacks (RCA phono type)
PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type)
USB connector
Connectors
DC IN jack
Power Supply
Current Draw
DC 9V: AC Adaptor, Size AA Dry battery x 6 (alkaline batteries recommended), USB Bus Power
280 mA (DC IN), 480 mA (USB Bus Power)
Alkaline dry cell batteries: Approximately 5.5 hours
* May vary according to usage conditions, phantom power used, batteries used, and type of SD card used.
289 (W) x 184 (D) x 58 (H) mm
11-7/16 (W) x 7-1/4 (D) x 2-5/16 (H) inches
890 g / 2 lbs (excluding batteries)
Dimensions
Weight
SD Card
AC Adaptor
USB Cable
BR-800 DVD-ROM
Owner’s Manual
Foot Switch:
Pedal Switch:
Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), FV-500L/FV-500H
Soft Case: BA-CB1
Accessories
Options
FS-5U
DP-2 (Roland)
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
Adaptive Focus is a unique Roland/BOSS technology that allows the signal noise (S/N) ratios of AD and DA converters to be vastly
improved.
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GTR SIM ............................................. 73
GUITAR TO BASS ...................... 60, 79
A
AC adaptor ........................................ 18
D
Headphone ................................ 16, 135
Erasing a step ............................. 98
Arrangement mode .......................... 90
INPUT SENS ...................................... 12
Input source ....................................... 37
Effect
Audio interface ............................... 119
Auto punch-in ................................... 46
B
BANK
8TRACK COMP ......................... 64
Banks .................................................. 54
EXIT .............................................. 14, 50
BASS MULTI ..................................... 60
EXP PEDAL ..................................... 131
C
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER ............... 64
Connection ......................................... 32
Contrast ............................................ 130
Control surface ................................ 120
COPY ................................................ 100
FLANGER ................................... 73, 76
FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL .................. 17
FOOT SWITCH ......................... 46, 131
Frame ................................................. 15
MEMORY CARD .............................. 18
MIC MULTI ....................................... 61
MODULATION ................................ 73
N
NAME ............................................... 115
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Index
Naming
RING MOD ................................. 73, 77
Arrangement .............................. 99
Insert effect ................................. 57
Song ........................................... 108
Track EQ ............................................. 86
O
OCTAVE ...................................... 73, 75
TREMOLO ................................... 73, 76
P
UNI-V ........................................... 73, 77
PITCH ............................................... 133
Playback
VO + ACOUSTIC .............................. 63
VO + GT.AMP ................................... 62
Preset Pattern .................................. 151
Preview ............................................. 104
punch-in ............................................. 45
Z
Q
Quantize ............................................. 44
R
Recording
STOP ................................................... 13
Song Sketch ................................. 50
Recording level ................................. 38
Recover ............................................. 124
REDO .................................................. 48
Reference pitch ................................ 133
T
TAP TEMPO ......................... 13, 92, 94
TEMPO .................................. 15, 92, 94
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For EU Countries
fig.16_ChineseRoHS.eps
For China
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For EU Countries
For the USA
This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
–
–
–
–
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
(
)
For C.A. US Proposition 65
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
fig.14.eps
For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name : BR-800
Digital Recorder
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700
Telephone :
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When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
distributor in your country as shown below.
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DIST.3, HO CHI MINH CITY,
VIET NAM
REUNION ISLAND
TEL: (0262) 218-429
Behind Pizza Inn
Prince Turkey Street
aDawliah Building,
PO BOX 2154,
Alkhobar 31952,
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: (03) 8643601
SPAIN
CZECH REP.
TEL: (502) 599-2888
SOUTH AFRICA
Roland Iberia, S.L.
Paseo García Faria, 33-35
08005 Barcelona, SPAIN
TEL: 93 493 91 00
CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR
TEL: (08) 9316540
T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.
2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,
SOUTH AFRICA
HONDURAS
s.r.o
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.
BO.Paz Barahona
Voctárova 247/16
180 00 Praha 8, CZECH REP.
TEL: (2) 830 20270
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O
San Pedro Sula, HONDURAS
TEL: (504) 553-2029
SYRIA
TEL: (011) 417 3400
OCEANIA
SWEDEN
Technical Light & Sound Center
PO Box 13520 Bldg No.49
Khaled Abn Alwalid St.
Damascus, SYRIA
Roland Scandinavia A/S
DENMARK
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.
Royal Cape Park, Unit 24
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: (021) 799 4900
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE
Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr.
SE-123 43 Farsta, SWEDEN
TEL: (0) 8 683 04 30
Roland Scandinavia A/S
Skagerrakvej 7 Postbox 880
DK-2100 Copenhagen,
DENMARK
AUSTRALIA/
MARTINIQUE
NEW ZEALAND
Musique & Son
TEL: (011) 223-5384
Z.I.Les Mangle
Roland Corporation
97232 Le Lamantin,
MARTINIQUE F.W.I.
TEL: 596 596 426860
TURKEY
Australia Pty.,Ltd.
38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West. NSW 2099,
AUSTRALIA
TEL: 3916 6200
SWITZERLAND
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.
Galip Dede Cad. No.33
Beyoglu, Istanbul, TURKEY
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10
FINLAND
Roland (Switzerland) AG
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND
TEL: (061) 975-9987
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial
ASIA
Gigamusic SARL
Finland
10 Rte De La Folie
97200 Fort De France
MARTINIQUE F.W.I.
TEL: 596 596 715222
For Australia
Vanha Nurmijarventie 62
01670 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: (0) 9 68 24 020
U.A.E.
TEL: (02) 9982 8266
For New Zealand
TEL: (09) 3098 715
CHINA
UKRAINE
Zak Electronics & Musical
Roland Shanghai Electronics
EURHYTHMICS Ltd.
P.O.Box: 37-a.
Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,
U.A.E.
Co.,Ltd.
GERMANY/AUSTRIA
MEXICO
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road
Shanghai 200090, CHINA
TEL: (021) 5580-0800
Nedecey Str. 30
UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE
TEL: (03131) 414-40
Roland Elektronische
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F.,
MEXICO
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,
GERMANY
CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA
TEL: (04) 3360715
UNITED KINGDOM
Roland Shanghai Electronics
TEL: (040) 52 60090
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.
TEL: (55) 5668-6699
Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)
3F, Soluxe Fortune Building
63 West Dawang Road, Chaoyang
District, Beijing, CHINA
Atlantic Close, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ,
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: (01792) 702701
GREECE/CYPRUS
NORTH AMERICA
NICARAGUA
ARGENTINA
STOLLAS S.A.
Bansbach Instrumentos
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.
Av.Santa Fe 2055
Music Sound Light
155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: 2610 435400
Musicales Nicaragua
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503
Managua, NICARAGUA
TEL: (505) 277-2557
TEL: (010) 5960-2565
CANADA
(1123) Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
TEL: (011) 4508-2700
Roland Canada Ltd.
HONG KONG
(Head Office)
MIDDLE EAST
Tom Lee Music
BARBADOS
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B.
C., V6V 2M4, CANADA
TEL: (604) 270 6626
11/F Silvercord Tower 1
30 Canton Rd
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon,
HONG KONG
HUNGARY
A&B Music Supplies LTD
12 Webster Industrial Park
Wildey, St.Michael, BARBADOS
TEL: (246) 430-1100
Roland East Europe Ltd.
2045 Torokbalint, FSD Park,
building 3., HUNGARY
TEL: (23) 511011
BAHRAIN
PANAMA
Moon Stores
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,
Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA
TEL: 315-0101
Roland Canada Ltd.
TEL: 852-2737-7688
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha
Building Road 3931,
Manama 339, BAHRAIN
TEL: 17 813 942
(Toronto Office)
170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6,
CANADA
BRAZIL
IRELAND
Parsons Music Ltd.
Roland Brasil Ltda.
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
TEL: 852-2333-1863
Roland Ireland
Rua San Jose, 211
E2 Calmount Park, Calmount
Avenue, Dublin 12,
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: (01) 4294444
PARAGUAY
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: (011) 4615 5666
TEL: (905) 362 9707
IRAN
Distribuidora De Instrumentos
MOCO INC.
U. S. A.
Musicales
NO.16 End of Nike St. Shariaty
Ave, Roberouye Cerah Mirdamad
Teheran, IRAN
INDIA
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira
Asuncion, PARAGUAY
TEL: (595) 21 492147
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
CHILE
ITALY
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.
411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi
Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,
INDIA
Comercial Fancy II S.A.
Rut.: 96.919.420-1
Roland Italy S. p. A.
Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: (02) 937-78300
TEL: (021)-2288-2998
PERU
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: (02) 688-9540
TEL: (323) 890 3700
ISRAEL
Audionet
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons
Distribuciones Musicales SAC
Juan Fanning 530
Miraflores
Lima - PERU
TEL: (511) 4461388
TEL: (022) 2493 9051
Ltd.
NORWAY
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: (03) 6823666
COLOMBIA
INDONESIA
Roland Scandinavia Avd.
Centro Musical Ltda.
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9
Medellin, COLOMBIA
PT. Citra Intirama
Kontor Norge
Ruko Garden Shopping Arcade
Unit 8 CR, Podomoro City
Jl.Letjend. S.Parman Kav.28
Jakarta Barat 11470, INDONESIA
TEL: (021) 5698-5519/5520
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo,
NORWAY
JORDAN
TRINIDAD
TEL: (574) 3812529
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.
AMR Ltd
TEL: 2273 0074
FREDDY FOR MUSIC
P. O. Box 922846
Amman 11192, JORDAN
TEL: (06) 5692696
COSTA RICA
Ground Floor
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos
Maritime Plaza
Barataria TRINIDAD W.I.
TEL: (868) 638 6385
POLAND
KOREA
Musicales
ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: 258-0211
Cosmos Corporation
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: (02) 3486-8855
03-289 Warszawa, POLAND
TEL: (022) 678 9512
KUWAIT
URUGUAY
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI &
Todo Musica S.A.
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa
1771
SONS CO.
CURACAO
PORTUGAL
Al-Yousifi Service Center
P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002,
KUWAIT
MALAYSIA/
SINGAPORE
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.
Orionweg 30
Roland Iberia, S.L.
C.P.: 11.800
Montevideo, URUGUAY
TEL: (02) 924-2335
Branch Office Porto
Edifício Tower Plaza
Rotunda Eng. Edgar Cardoso
23, 9ºG
4400-676 Vila Nova de Gaia,
PORTUGAL
Curacao, Netherland Antilles
TEL: (305) 5926866
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
TEL: (03) 7805-3263
TEL: 00 965 802929
LEBANON
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VENEZUELA
Chahine S.A.L.
Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez
Calle Proyecto Central No.3
Ens.La Esperilla
Instrumentos Musicales
Allegro,C.A.
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo
Caracas, VENEZUELA
George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg.,
Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: (+351) 22 608 00 60
PHILIPPINES
Santo Domingo,
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
TEL: (809) 683 0305
ROMANIA
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
TEL: (01) 20-1441
FBS LINES
TEL: (212) 244-1122
Piata Libertatii 1,
535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA
TEL: (266) 364 609
TEL: (02) 899 9801
As of Oct. 1, 2010 (ROLAND)
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