Quick Start 午後6時40分 Recording Flow on the BR-800 Getting Ready to Record Preparations for Recording Make Connections (p. 32) Turn the Power On/Off (p. 34) Recording/ Playback Record/Playback Record (p. 36) Playback (p. 41) Using Effects Record with Effects Applied Turning the Insert Effect On/Off (p. 55) Easily Edit the Insert Effect (p. 55) Using Rhythm Record while Listening to Rhythm Turn Rhythm On/Off (p. 90) Play Patterns (p. 91) Editing Edit Your Song Copy or Erase Tracks (p.
BR800_e.book 4 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
BR800_e.book 5 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ......................................................................................................... • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.
BR800_e.book 6 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply: 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.
BR800_e.book 7 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 IMPORTANT NOTES 553 708 • 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. • SD cards are constructed using precision components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the following.
BR800_e.book 8 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Contents Recording Flow on the BR-800 ............... 3 Selecting the Track(s) for Recording ..... 38 USING THE UNIT SAFELY.................... 4 Selecting V-Tracks.................................... 39 Adjusting the Stereo Feel of the Input Sound (PAN)............................................. 40 Recording .................................................. 40 Loop Recording ........................................ 41 Playback...............................
BR800_e.book 9 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Contents Using Effects ....................... 53 Using Insert Effects ................................ 54 Effect Patches and Banks ........................ 54 Turning the Insert Effect On/Off .......... 55 Easily Creating an Insert Effect (EZ TONE)........................................................ 55 Editing the Insert Effect Settings............ 56 Saving the Insert Effect Settings (Write)........................................................
BR800_e.book 10 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Contents Using the BR-800 as an Audio Interface ................................................. 119 Adjusting the Headphone Volume (PHONES LEVEL).................................. 133 Recording Audio from the BR-800 on Your Computer ...................................... 119 Using the BR-800 to Hear Songs Played Back by Your Computer........................ 119 Using the BR-800 to Record Songs Played Back by Your Computer........................
BR800_e.book 11 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 The BR-800 provides recording capabilities to meet a wide range of needs. Numerous High-Quality Effects (p. 53, p.
BR800_e.book 12 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Panel Descriptions Top Panel fig.TopPanel.eps 1 2 8 3 7 6 4 5 1 MIC L/R (internal stereo microphones L/R) You can use these microphones to record in stereo. “Selecting the Input Source” (p. 37) * 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.
BR800_e.book 13 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Panel Descriptions 3 5 Track [1]–[7/8] faders These faders adjust the playback volume of each track. [RHYTHM] fader This fader adjusts the volume of the rhythm. “Playing Patterns” (p. 91) “Playing an Arrangement” (p. 93) [MASTER] fader This fader adjusts the overall volume. 4 Track 1–7/8 [PLAY] buttons These buttons select the tracks that will play.
BR800_e.book 14 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Panel Descriptions fig.TopPanel.eps 1 2 8 3 7 6 4 5 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.
BR800_e.book 15 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Panel Descriptions 8 6 Tempo This indicates the tempo of the rhythm. Display fig.Display.eps 2 3 4 7 Level meter 5 1 This indicates the volume. 6 Item INPUT 7 TRACK RHY 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. 128).
BR800_e.book 16 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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. 133) 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.
BR800_e.book 17 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.RearPanel.eps 1 2 1 Security Slot ( 3 4 5 ) http://www.kensington.com/ 2 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).
BR800_e.book 18 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Panel Descriptions Side Panel fig.SidePanel.eps 1 2 3 4 1 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. 142) 2 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.
BR800_e.book 19 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Panel Descriptions Installing Batteries 1 2 3 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. Turn the BR-800 upside down. Detach the battery cover. fig.Batt01.
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BR800_e.book 22 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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, connect them to the PHONES jack.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Listening to the Demo Songs Quick Start BR800_e.book 23 ページ 2010年3月2日 * You must use the following procedure to turn on the power. Using an incorrect order may cause malfunction or speaker damage. 1 Lower the BR-800’s [MASTER] fader. 2 Turn on the [POWER] switch. 3 Turn on the power of your monitor speakers. Using Effects Recording/ Playback fig.Quick_DemoSong2-1.eps Getting Ready to Record 2. Turn on the Power Editing Using Rhythm fig.Quick_DemoSong2-2.
BR800_e.book 24 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Listening to the Demo Songs 3. Listen to the Demo Songs 1 Press the [MENU] button. The MENU screen will appear. D_Menu_Input.eps 2 Use the CURSOR [ [ENTER] button. ][ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,” and press the The SONG screen will appear. D_Song_New.eps 3 Use the CURSOR [ [ENTER] button. ][ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SELECT,” and press the The SONG SELECT screen will appear. 4 Use the CURSOR [ [ENTER] button.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Listening to the Demo Songs Getting Ready to Record Set the faders to the positions shown below. fig.Quick_DemoSong3-5-e.eps Recording/ Playback 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. Using Effects 6 7 Move the track faders to adjust each track’s volume as desired. 8 Press the [STOP] button to stop playback. Using Rhythm fig.Quick_DemoSong3-6.
BR800_e.book 26 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Recording with the EZ Recording Function EZ Recording is a function that makes it easy to start recording. Simply select a recording source and the desired musical style, and the most suitable effect and rhythm settings will be made automatically. 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.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Recording with the EZ Recording Function Press the [ENTER] button. Getting Ready to Record 4 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 Recording/ Playback You can use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to change the effect or rhythm. Press the [ENTER] button. This completes the recording settings. Using Effects 5 2. Recording Set the faders to the positions shown below.
BR800_e.book 28 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Recording with the EZ Recording Function 3 Slowly increase the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume to the appropriate level for monitoring. fig.Quick_EZ2-3.eps 4 Press the [REC] button. The [REC] button will blink red; the BR-800 is now in recording-standby mode. fig.Quick_EZ2-4-e.eps Blinking 5 Press the [PLAY] button. The [PLAY] button will light green, the [REC] button will light red, and recording will begin.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Recording with the EZ Recording Function Quick Start BR800_e.book 29 ページ 2010年3月2日 1 Getting Ready to Record 3. Playing Back Press the [ZERO] button to return to the beginning of the song. The current time location will change to 00:00:00-00:0. Recording/ Playback fig.Quick_EZ3-1.eps Press the [PLAY] button. Song playback will start. Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the playback volume. Using Rhythm Using Effects fig.Quick_EZ3-2.
BR800_e.book 30 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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. Parameter E.GUITAR AC.GUITAR (GTR IN) AC.GUITAR (MIC) BASS VOCAL (MIC) VOCAL (IN4) SIMUL (E+IN4) SIMUL (AC+IN4) SIMUL (E+MIC) KEYBOARD MIC IN1&IN2 LINE IN USB 4CH INPUT 30 Explanation Choose this when recording an electric guitar connected to the GUITAR/ BASS jack.
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BR800_e.book 32 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 Electric bass Stereo headphone ■ Rear Panel Portable audio player etc. Monitor speakers etc. Microphone Foot switch (FS-5U etc.) Expression pedal (Roland EV-5 etc.) Keyboard etc.
• Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by: 1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s). 2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers. 3. 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.
BR800_e.book 34 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On 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 Check the following before you turn on the power.
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BR800_e.book 36 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Recording Creating a New Song (SONG NEW) The BR-800 manages your recordings in units called “songs.” To record a new song, carry out the procedure below. 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button. Selecting a Song (SONG SELECT) Select the song that you want to record. 1 2 Press the [MENU] button.
2 Press the [MENU] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “INPUT SELECT,” and press the [ENTER] button. D_Input.eps Explanation Input will be off (recording will not occur). Recording will occur on one track. Recording will occur on two tracks (stereo). Each input will be recorded on a separate track simultaneously. Four tracks will be recorded simultaneously. * The available MODE settings will depend on the input source you choose in INPUT.
BR800_e.book 38 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Recording Adjusting the Recording Level Here’s how to adjust the volume of the recording on the track. 1 2 Lower the [MASTER] fader. Turn the [REC LEVEL] knob to approximately the center position, and slowly raise the [MASTER] fader. Selecting the Track(s) for Recording 1 Press one of the track 1–7/8 [REC] buttons to select the track(s) on which recording will occur. The indicators on the buttons show the track status as follows.
Recording Each of the BR-800’s tracks contains eight “V-tracks,” and you can choose one of these V-tracks for recording or playback. 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 2 Press the [TRACK] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “V-TRACK,” and press the [ENTER] button.
BR800_e.book 40 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Recording Adjusting the Stereo Feel of the Input Sound (PAN) You can adjust the stereo feel (pan) of your instruments’ input sound. 1 2 Recording 1 Press the [REC] button. The [REC] button will blink red, and the BR-800 will enter recording-standby mode. fig.Rec03-e.eps Press the [TRACK] button. Blinking Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “PAN,” and press the [ENTER] button. The PAN screen will appear. 2 D_Pan.
午後6時40分 Recording Loop Recording Quick Start 火曜日 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 00:00:0000:0. By using Loop recording you can easily create looped phrases that repeat the same phrase a number of times. Getting Ready to Record BR800_e.book 41 ページ 2010年3月2日 2 Press the [PLAY] button.
BR800_e.book 42 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Recording Additional Performances (Overdubbing) Tracks whose track [PLAY] button is lit or blinking already 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.
午後6時40分 Playing Back Repeatedly (Repeat) Specifying the Repeat Region By using the “repeat” function you can repeatedly play back a specified region. 4 If you want to save the repeat region you specified, save the song. Quick Start 火曜日 Getting Ready to Record BR800_e.book 43 ページ 2010年3月2日 “Saving a Song (SAVE CURRENT STATE)” (p. 109) fig.01-570 Repeat Time Repeat Start (A) 1 Repeat End (B) Press the [REPEAT] button at the point where you want to start repeating (point A).
BR800_e.book 44 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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. 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.
午後6時40分 3 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.
BR800_e.book 46 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Re-Recording Only Over a Mistake (Punch-In/Out) ■ Using a foot switch 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. Connect your foot switch to the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack, and change the function of the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack as follows.
■ Recording 1 Press the track 1 [REC] button. 2 Set the track [1] fader to the position shown in the illustration. fig.Panchin01.eps 5 3 Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “IN,” and turn the dial to specify the punchin location. You can move to the current location by pressing the [ENTER] button. 6 7 Using Effects 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.
BR800_e.book 48 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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.” Undo means to return to the state prior to the most recent operation. If you decide to cancel Undo, you can use “Redo.
Viewing Information about the Song Here’s how you can make the recording-standby or recording screen show the remaining recording time. 1 2 3 Press the [MENU] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “REMAIN INFO,” and use the dial to choose “ON.” Viewing Song Information Getting Ready to Record Viewing the Remaining Recording Time Here’s how to view information about the song.
BR800_e.book 50 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Simple Recording (SONG SKETCH) By putting the BR-800 in Song Sketch mode, you can use it as a stereo WAV file recorder/player. This provides an easy way to record your song ideas and phrases. Switching to Song Sketch Mode Recording 1 Press the [SONG SKETCH] button. The SONG SKETCH screen will appear. D_Song_Sketch.eps Press the [SONG SKETCH] button to enter Song Sketch mode. The SONG SKETCH screen will appear.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Simple Recording (SONG SKETCH) Erasing a WAV File Press the [REC] button. Recording will begin. Here’s how to erase a WAV file. The [PLAY] button will light green, and the [REC] button will light red. fig.Rec04-e.eps Lit Getting Ready to Record 6 Quick Start BR800_e.book 51 ページ 2010年3月2日 1 Lit Press the [SONG SKETCH] button. When you’re finished recording, press the [STOP] button. The recorded data is saved in the SKETCH folder (p. 118).
BR800_e.book 52 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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. The SONG SKETCH screen will appear. 1 Press the [SONG SKETCH] button. The SONG SKETCH screen will appear.
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BR800_e.book 54 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects The BR-800 has independent processors for four different kinds of effects: insert effects, loop effects, track EQ, and mastering effects. You can use these simultaneously, and make settings for each as appropriate for your needs. This chapter explains how to edit the insert effect processor, and how to save your edited settings. “Adding a Sense of Spaciousness” (p. 83) “Adjusting the Tone of Each Track” (p.
午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects Turning the Insert Effect On/ Off 3 Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “EZ TONE,” and press the [ENTER] button. The EZ TONE screen will appear. 4 Press the [EFFECTS] button. The [EFFECTS] button will light, and the insert effect will turn on. fig.effect_on_off.eps Use the [CURSOR] buttons to operate the tone grid to get the desired sound. For the GUITAR bank Recording/ Playback 1 Quick Start 火曜日 Getting Ready to Record BR800_e.
BR800_e.book 56 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects 5 If you want to save the current effect settings, proceed as described in “Saving the Insert Effect Settings (Write)” (p. 57). Editing the Insert Effect Settings 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.
Using Insert Effects 4 Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to each effect, and use the dial to specify the on/off status of each effect. The icons show the status of each effect as follows. Indication Explanation Effect on (selected) Effect on Saving the Insert 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.
BR800_e.book 58 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects 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. 1 In the EFFECT screen, press the CURSOR [ ] button to move the cursor to “LOCATION,” and press the [ENTER] button. The LOCATION screen will appear. D_Effect_Location.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects Quick Start BR800_e.book 59 ページ 2010年3月2日 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.
BR800_e.book 60 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects 3. GUITAR TO BASS Simulates the sound of a bass guitar. Obtain the sound of a bass guitar while playing an electric guitar. * You should avoid playing chords when using the GUITAR TO BASS. 5. BASS MULTI This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. Appropriate for creating standard bass sound. fig.BassMulti.eps -[COMP/LM]-[WAH]-[DIST]-[AMP] fig.GuitarToBass.
火曜日 午後6時40分 BANK : MICROPHONE BANK : LINE 6. VOCAL MULTI 8. STEREO MULTI It provides effects that are optimized for vocals. This algorithm connects seven types of effect, all in full stereo. fig.VocalMulti.eps fig.StereoMulti.
BR800_e.book 62 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects 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.
Using Insert Effects 10. VO + AC.SIM 11. VO + ACOUSTIC This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a vocal and electric guitar. This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a 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 electricacoustic guitar is connected by a direct line.
BR800_e.book 64 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects BANK : 4INPUT Parameter List 12. 4-INPUT MULTI 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. This is an effect for four-channel microphone recording.
Using Insert Effects Explanation Parameter/ Range This limiter lets you divide the input signal into four separate bands—ultra low, low, high, and ultra high frequency 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 0–100 Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played. Higher values result in s sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.
BR800_e.book 66 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects Parameter/ Range Explanation RELEASE *3 0–100 Adjusts the time from when the signal level drops below the threshold until when limiting is removed. LO THRES *4 0–100 In the Low Frequency Range, when the input signal level exceeds this threshold level, limiting will be applied. LO RATIO *4 1:1–∞:1 WAH The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency response characteristics of a filter.
Using Insert Effects This is an overdrive sound that provides distortion with a natural feeling. 0–100 OD-1 This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1. This produces sweet, mild distortion. T-SCREAM This models an Ibanez TS-808. TURBO OD This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the BOSS OD-2. WARM OD This is a warm overdrive. DISTORTION This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound. MILD DS This is a distortion sound that provides a mild distortion.
BR800_e.book 68 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects Parameter/ Range Explanation TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. D.LEVEL (Direct Level) 0–100 0–100 0–100 OFF, ON Turns the DISTORTION effect on/off. TYPE Selects the type of distortion. BOOSTER This not only functions as a booster, but also produces a clean tone that has punch even when used alone. NATURAL This is an overdrive sound that provides distortion with a natural feeling.
Using Insert Effects METAL LEAD This is a lead sound suited to metal. EDGE LEAD GAIN 0–120 0–100 This models a MESA/Boogie with TREBLE SHIFT SW on. MIDDLE BG RHYTHM This models the rhythm channel of a MESA/Boogie. 0–100 MS1959 I This models the sound input to Input I on a Marshall 1959. This is a trebly sound suited to hard rock. MS1959 I+II The sound of connecting inputs I and II of the guitar amp in parallel, creating a sound with a stronger low end than I.
BR800_e.book 70 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects Parameter/ Range Explanation ORIGINAL This is the built-in speaker of the amp you selected with PREAMP TYPE. MIC LEV (Mic Level) 1x8” This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 8-inch speaker. D.LEVEL (Direct Level) 1x10” This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 10-inch speaker. 1x12” This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 12-inch speaker.
午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects Explanation Parameter/ Range Explanation 1–10 Simulates the condition that the microphone is moved away from the center of the speaker cone. BRIGHT *3 Turns the bright setting on/off. OFF Bright is not used. ON Bright is switched on to create a lighter and crisper tone. This controls the character of the lower range. ULTRA HI *5 OFF, ON This controls the ultra high-frequency range lying beyond treble.
BR800_e.book 72 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects EQUALIZER This adjusts the tone as a equalizer. A parametric type is adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. Parameter/ Range Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is selected, the low cut filter will have no effect. LOW GAIN -20–+20dB This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups.
Using Insert Effects LOW LEVEL Parameter/ Range 0–100 HIGH FREQ (High Frequency) Sets the high frequency range for the enhanced sound. HIGH LEVEL This selects the type of modulation. * 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). 0–100 Adjusts the enhancer volume for the high frequency range. GTR SIM (Guitar Simulator) ENHANCER Enhancer P.73 GTR SIM Guitar Simulator P.
BR800_e.book 74 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects 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/ Range Parameter/ Range SENS (Sensitivity) Explanation TYPE Selects the type of the bass simulator.
This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves. TONE This adjusts the tone. The high end is boosted as the value increases. SENS (Sensitivity) 0–100 Adjusts the sensitivity of the sitar. 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 picking is weak or strong.
BR800_e.book 76 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects 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/ Range Explanation Parameter/ Range RATE TYPE 0–100 Selects the number of stages that the phaser effect will use. DEPTH 4 STAGE This is a four-phase effect. A light phaser effect is obtained.
Using Insert Effects 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. Explanation SPEED SEL (Speed Select) This parameter changes the simulated speaker’s rotating speed (SLOW or FAST). This parameter adjusts the SPEED SEL of rotation when set to “SLOW.
BR800_e.book 78 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects CHORUS DBL DELAY (Doubling Delay) In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. 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. Parameter/ Range Explanation MODE Selection for the chorus mode.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects Explanation Turns the DELAY effect on/off. Parameter/ Range ON/OFF TYPE ON/OFF This selects which type of delay. OFF, ON STANDARD This is a simple delay. This delay is specifically for stereo output. This allows you to obtain the tap delay effect that divides the delay time, then deliver them to L and R channels. E.LEVEL INPUT DELAY Selects the type of the acoustic simulator. S→AC Changes a single-coil pickup tone to an acoustic guitar tone.
BR800_e.book 80 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects Parameter/ Range Explanation TYPE Select the type of GUITAR TO BASS processor. JB The sound of a Fender Jazz Bass. PB The sound of a Fender Precision Bass. REAR VOL (Rear Volume) *1 0–100 Sets the volume of the rear pickup. With a setting of 0, there will be no sound. FRONT VOL (Front Volume) *1 0–100 Sets the volume of the front pickup. With a setting of 0, there will be no sound. TONE 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
Using Insert Effects UNISON Turns the TONE/SFX effect on/off. TYPE PART1DBL (Part 1 Double) *1 DISTORTION Produces a distorted voice. RADIO Produces a radio voice. STROBE Finely slices the voice. LIGHT, NORMAL, DEEP CHORUS Adds richness to the voice. PART1LEVEL *2 FLANGER Adds a “swooshing” modulation. Adjusts the degree of distortion. TONE *1 -50–0–+50 Adjusts the tonal character. SPEED *2 0–100 Specifies the speed. DEPTH *3 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the part.
BR800_e.book 82 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Insert Effects LOW CUT This filter cuts out vocal pop and other unwanted low-band noise. Parameter/ Range FILTER *3 0–100 Explanation Turns the LOW CUT effect on/off. 100:0–0:100 This parameter sets the frequency below which vocal pop and other undesirable lower-range noises will be filtered out. OFF, ON Explanation OFF, 15–1 ON/OFF Turns the LO-FI effect on/off. TYPE Select the type of lo-fi box.
By making use of the BR-800’s onboard “Loop Effects,” you can add a sense of spaciousness and depth to your sounds. You can adjust the effect depth by adjusting the send level from each input or track to the loop effect. 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.
BR800_e.book 84 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Adding a Sense of Spaciousness Editing the Loop Effect Parameter List 1 REVERB Press the [TRACK] button. This effect adds reverberation to the sound. 2 Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “REVERB” or “CHO/DLY,” and press the [ENTER] button. The send level screen will appear. D_Reverb.eps 3 Parameter/ Range TYPE Select the type of reverb. Various different simulations of space are offered.
Adding a Sense of Spaciousness E.LEVEL (Effect Level) 0–100 Adjusts the sensitivity of the spring reverb effect. When the value is set higher, the effect is obtained even with a weak picking. *1 Setting available when TYPE is set to SPRING. Explanation TYPE Select the type of effect. CHORUS A sound with a subtly shifted pitch is added to the direct sound, making the final output sound thicker and broader. DELAY This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the direct sound.
BR800_e.book 86 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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. Editing the Track EQ 1 2 Parameter List Parameter/ Range ON/OFF OFF, ON Press the [TRACK] button. Adjusts the low frequency range tone. LOW FREQ (Low Frequency) 40Hz–1.6kHz The EQ edit screen will appear. D_EQ.eps Turns the EQUALIZER effect on/off.
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BR800_e.book 88 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 create an original rhythm backing by arranging various internal rhythms to match the structure of your song. Patterns and Arrangements The preset patterns include patterns for intro, verse, fill, and ending.
Overview of the Rhythm Section ■ Arrangements 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. On the BR-800, data that places patterns in a specific order for performance is called an “arrangement.
BR800_e.book 90 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Overview of the Rhythm Section Turning the Rhythm On/Off 1 Press the [RHYTHM] button. The [RHYTHM] button will light, and the rhythm will turn on. Switching between Pattern Mode and Arrangement Mode The BR-800 lets you use rhythm in either of two modes: Pattern mode and Arrangement mode. fig.rhythm_on_off-e.eps Lit Pattern mode The selected pattern will play repeatedly from the beginning to the end of the song.
Playing Patterns Here’s how to select one of the internal patterns and make it play repeatedly. Press the [RHYTHM] button. The [RHYTHM] button will light, indicating that Rhythm is turned on. 2 3 4 5 Use the CURSOR [ cursor to “TYPE.” ][ ] buttons to move the Turn the dial to select “PATTERN.” Use the CURSOR [ ] [ cursor to “PATRN.” 9 Use the [RHYTHM] fader and the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume appropriately. To stop playback, press the [STOP] button.
BR800_e.book 92 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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.
午後6時40分 Quick Start 火曜日 Playing an Arrangement The [RHYTHM] button will light, indicating that Rhythm is on. 2 3 4 5 Use the CURSOR [ cursor to “TYPE.” ][ ] buttons to move the 10 To stop playback, press the [STOP] button. Recording/ Playback Press the [RHYTHM] button. Use the [RHYTHM] fader and the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume appropriately. When the BR-800 is shipped from the factory, the song arrangements (S01–S05) do not contain data, so nothing will play even if you select them.
BR800_e.book 94 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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.
火曜日 午後6時40分 A drum kit is a set containing various rhythm instrument sounds. The BR-800 contains nine “preset drum kits.” Selecting a Drum Kit By using “BR-800 Rhythm Editor” you can create five of your own original drum kits. Drum kits are saved for each song on the SD card. 1 The arrangements and patterns are played using the instrumental sounds of the drum kit. fig.04-030.eps Press the [RHYTHM] button. Use the CURSOR [ cursor to “KIT.” ][ Recording/ Playback 2 “Using BR-800 Rhythm Editor” (p.
BR800_e.book 96 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 An arrangement can contain up to 999 measures. The [RHYTHM] button will light. 2 Steps You create a song arrangement by specifying “steps.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the dial to edit the value. By pressing the [PLAY] button you can audition the pattern of the currently selected step (the current pattern). This specifies the measure at which the current pattern will begin playing. fig.04-520.
BR800_e.book 98 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Creating an Original Arrangement Inserting a Step Erasing a Step Here’s how to insert a new step at the current step. fig.04-550.eps Verse Here’s how to erase the selected step. The erased step will inherit the contents of the following step. fig.04-570.
午後6時40分 Creating an Original Arrangement Naming an Arrangement You can freely assign a name (arrangement name) of up to eight characters to a song arrangement. 3 4 The screen will indicate “Keep power on!” and the edited arrangement name will be saved. Press the [RHYTHM] button. Recording/ Playback 2 Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the play screen. You can’t edit the name of a preset arrangement. Use the CURSOR [ cursor to “TYPE.
BR800_e.book 100 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Creating an Original Arrangement 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the [ENTER] button. The copy confirmation screen will appear. D_Arrange_Erase_Sure.eps Press the [RHYTHM] button. 10 Use the CURSOR [ cursor to “TYPE.
Creating an Original Arrangement Erasing an Arrangement 8 Here’s how to erase step 2 and all following steps of the song arrangement. Step 1 will remain without being erased, and will be set to “Metro” (metronome). 1 2 Press the [RHYTHM] button. Use the CURSOR [ cursor to “TYPE.” ][ If you’re sure that you want to erase the arrangement, press the [ENTER] button. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
BR800_e.book 102 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 2 Press the [RHYTHM] button. 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.
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BR800_e.book 104 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 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.
Quick Start 午後6時40分 Editing Track Editing 6 The copy will be carried out. You can copy or erase tracks, or import song sketch data. The results of your track editing operations are saved to the song when you return to the play screen. ■ Copying track 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. 7 Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the play screen.
BR800_e.book 106 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Editing ■ Erasing track data 1 2 Press the [TRACK] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “TRACK EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button. ■ Importing song sketch data into a track 1 2 Press the [TRACK] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “TRACK EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button. D_Track_Edit_Copy.eps D_Track_Edit_Copy.
Editing Here’s how to copy the currently selected song. 1 2 3 Erasing a Song (SONG ERASE) Here’s how to erase a song from SD card. 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 “COPY,” and press the [ENTER] button. The SONG COPY screen will appear. Getting Ready to Record Copying a Song (SONG COPY) Quick Start 午後6時40分 Press the [MENU] button.
BR800_e.book 108 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Editing Naming a Song (SONG NAME) 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. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Protecting a Song (SONG PROTECT) A song you’ve created can be inadvertently recorded over or unintentionally erased.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Editing Getting Ready to Record Saving a Song (SAVE CURRENT STATE) Quick Start BR800_e.book 109 ページ 2010年3月2日 On the BR-800, the following content is saved as song data. • Recorded data • The state of the mixer (pan, track EQ, etc.) • Song patches for the insert effect Recording/ Playback • Song patches for the mastering effect • Arrangement/Pattern • Loop effect • Utilities Using Effects The above content is saved when you stop recording or when you return to the play screen.
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BR800_e.book 112 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Mastering in Creating a Song This chapter explains the process of mixing down your recorded tracks onto two tracks and applying a “mastering effect” to create a finished song with the optimal volume level. The sound of the rhythm and of the input source selected by INPUT SELECT (p. 37) can also be combined at this time. fig.mastering-e.
午後6時40分 Using Mastering in Creating a Song 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 6 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. Quick Start 火曜日 The MASTER FX screen will appear. MasteringFX-e.eps Getting Ready to Record BR800_e.book 113 ページ 2010年3月2日 P: preset / S: song / U: user Use the dial to turn MASTERING “ON.
BR800_e.book 114 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using Mastering in Creating a Song 12 When you’ve finished mastering, press the [STOP] button. 2 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 Choose a mastering effect. 3 Press the [ENTER] button. The mastering effect edit screen will appear. D_MTK.
Using Mastering in Creating a Song The Write screen will appear. D_Master_FX_Write.eps -20–+20 2 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 5. -6–+6 4 5 6 If you raise this setting, the low-frequency and high-frequency ranges will be boosted, producing a more aggressive tone. If you lower this setting, the low-frequency and high-frequency ranges will not be boosted, and the tone will be mild.
BR800_e.book 116 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Making Use of Songs After Mastering Making Use of Songs on Your Computer Songs you’ve created using the BR-800 can be converted to WAV/AIFF files using the “BOSS BR Series Wave Converter.” The following things become possible once you’ve converted your songs to WAV/AIFF format. Recording the Mastered Song to an External Device Here’s how to record your mastered song onto your CD recorder or other device.
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BR800_e.book 118 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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. ● Use the BR-800 as an audio interface or control surface (p. 119, p. 120). ● Transfer audio data between the BR-800 and your computer (p. 121). ● Create original rhythms and drum kits for use on the BR-800 (p. 88). ● Back up BR-800 data (p. 123).
Recording Audio from the BR-800 on Your Computer Using USB, the sound you input to the BR-800 or the sound from tracks being played back can be recorded by your personal computer software. You’ll also be able to make settings with respect to the signal that is output by the BR-800. 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. 1 2 3 Press [MENU]. The MENU screen will appear.
BR800_e.book 120 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using the BR-800 as a Control Surface Using SONAR LE You must install the USB driver before connecting the BR-800 to your computer (p. 118). The BR-800 can operate via USB as a controller for your music production software (DAW software). * The unit can be used as an audio interface even while it is in Control Surface mode. * Put the BR-800 in control surface mode before you start up your DAW software.
Exchanging Data with Your Computer Getting Ready to Record 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. For data with a long file name, the file name will not be displayed correctly. Keep the file name within eight characters, not including the file name extension. Recording/ Playback The BR-800 can use WAV files that are in the following format. Files in any other format cannot be played.
BR800_e.book 122 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Exchanging Data with Your Computer 5 Press [ENTER]. 7 The Idling screen will appear. D_USB_Idling.eps 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. A “BOSS_BR-800” icon (or a “removable disk (*:)” icon) will appear on your computer.
火曜日 午後6時40分 4 You must install the USB driver before connecting the BR-800 to your computer (p. 118). Quick Start Saving Data on Your Computer (Backup/Recover) Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “BACKUP,” and press the [ENTER] button. The BACKUP screen will appear. D_USB_Backup.eps Recording/ Playback When your SD card has filled up, or if you want to save important data on your computer, you can create a backup.
BR800_e.book 124 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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.
Press the [MENU] button. The MENU screen will appear. Parameter/ Explanation Value DIR MONITOR (Direct monitor) This specifies whether the BR-800’s audio output will be sent to the PHONES jack and LINE OUT jacks. fig.block-direct_e.eps 2 Audio IN Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “USB,” and press [ENTER]. Audio OUT The USB screen will appear. USB OUT D_USB.
BR800_e.book 126 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Making Settings for USB Functionality Parameter/ Explanation Value 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 passing through the [MASTER] fader will be MASTER output. The signal as it is immediately after passing through the [REC LEVEL] knob (i.e.
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BR800_e.book 128 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 2 3 Press the [MENU] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “LCD CONTRAST,” and use the dial to adjust the contrast.
午後6時40分 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 functions using your foot. fig.ConnectFootSW-e.eps Using an Expression Pedal The expression pedal can be used when the insert effect is turned on. Quick Start 火曜日 Getting Ready to Record BR800_e.book 129 ページ 2010年3月2日 • If the WAH (p.
BR800_e.book 130 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Tuning Your Instrument (TUNER) The BR-800 provides a Chromatic Tuner function that makes it easy to tune an instrument. The built-in tuner supports guitar or bass guitar. Here’s how to tune your guitar. ■ Indications while tuning The BR-800’s built-in tuner shows the reference pitch, note name, and tuning guide. fig.06-080-e.eps Note name * Playback or recording is not possible while using the tuner.
午後6時40分 Tuning Your Instrument (TUNER) While watching the tuning guide, tune your instrument so that the center indicator is lit. 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. If your instrument is sharp D_Tuner_E_high.
BR800_e.book 132 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Mixing the Sound from an Audio Device (LINE IN MIX) “Line In Mix” is a function that allows the input from LINE IN to be mixed with the output from LINE OUT. 1 By using “Line In Mix” you can avoid having to use an external mixer. The sound of your external audio device will be mixed inside the BR-800 with the BR-800’s own output. 2 Press the [MENU] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button. fig.
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. 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. 3 Press the [MENU] button. D_Output_Phones.
BR800_e.book 134 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 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.
午後6時40分 Practicing Phrases (PHRASE TRAINER) 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. 5 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 Quick Start 火曜日 Getting Ready to Record BR800_e.
BR800_e.book 136 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET) The “Factory Reset” operation returns the BR-800 to its factory-set state. You can also specify the range of settings that will be returned to their factory-set state. 1 2 Press the [MENU] button. 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.
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SD CARD,” and press the [ENTER] button. D_SD_Format.eps Recording/ Playback • If you format the SD card that’s included with the BR-800, the demo song data will be lost. 2 • Before you use a commercially available SD card, you must format it on the BR-800. • Depending on the capacity of the SD card, formatting may take several minutes. This does not indicate a malfunction. Do not turn off the power until formatting is completed.
BR800_e.book 138 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Viewing the SD Card Usage (SD CARD INFORMATION) Here’s how to view the usage status of the SD card. 1 2 3 Press the [MENU] button. Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SD CARD,” and press the [ENTER] button. 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.
火曜日 午後6時40分 Quick Start Reducing the Battery Consumption (POWER SAVE) This function dims the display backlight and buttons to conserve power if no switch or dial has been operated for a certain length of time. ■ Exiting the Power Save state When the Power Save function is active, the following will be shown in the display. Power Save will not operate while you’re recording or playing a song. When you operate a button or the dial, you’ll exit the Power Save state. Getting Ready to Record BR800_e.
BR800_e.book 140 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Using a Condenser Microphone (PHANTOM POWER) If you’re using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, turn on the phantom power as follows. 1 The BR-800 can provide +48 V phantom power to a condenser microphone connected to the XLR connector of INPUT 4. 2 • You must turn off phantom power unless you’ve connected a condenser microphone that requires phantom power.
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BR800_e.book 142 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 SD Cards that Can Be Used with the BR-800 The BR-800 uses SD cards to record and play back. ■ Formatting an SD card ■ SD cards that are known to work If you’re using a commercially available SD card, you’ll need to format it before use. If using an SD card other than the included one, refer to the Roland website (http://www.roland.com/) for the most recent information on cards that are known to work with the BR-800.
■ Removing an SD card To prevent the removed screw from being lost, use a Phillips (+) screwdriver to attach it in the location shown in the illustration below. fig.CardSlot03.eps Gently press the SD card inward, and then release your finger. The SD card will pop out slightly, allowing you to remove it. • 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.
BR800_e.book 144 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Arrangement / Pattern List Preset Arrangement List Each of the preset Arrangement (except Metro4/4) is set so that a three-measure BREAK, followed by V1 (verse) comes after the E (ending). No.
午後6時40分 Arrangement / Pattern List Preset Pattern List E 1 2 2 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 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 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 2 1 2 4 2 2 - 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 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 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 - 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
BR800_e.book 146 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 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 Power won’t turn on Explanation 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.
You want to turn off the reverb Recorded sound contains noise or distortion Oscillation occurs Page p. 108 p. 142 p. 138 p. 143 p. 134 p. 104 p. 120 p. 83 p. 37 – – Using Rhythm Can’t record 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? Could control surface mode be in use? You can’t record on the BR-800 in control surface mode.
BR800_e.book 148 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Troubleshooting Problems with USB Explanation Is the USB cable connected correctly? Does your computer’s operating system support the BR-800? Page p. 32 p. 118 Can’t hear sound being input via USB Could INPUT MIX be “OFF”? p.
Take the appropriate action for the message that appears. Cannot insert! Cannot undo!/ redo! Card full! Card locked! Card read error! Data could not be read correctly from the SD card. Card write error! An error occurred while writing data to the SD card. Data too short! You attempted to import a WAV file that was shorter than one second. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. p. 19 Please change the file name with using your computer. p. 123 Enter two or more steps before erasing a step.
BR800_e.book 150 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Error Message List Message Drive busy! Cause Data could not be read or written fast enough because the data is stored on the SD card in a fragmentary manner. Alternatively, you are using an SD card that is not fast enough. This problem is more likely to occur if you join together phrases (recorded data) of only a few seconds in length, such as when using punchin/out recording.
Unsupported format! USB buffer full! Memory full! – It may be that the BR-800 has malfunctioned. Please contact Roland customer service or your dealer. – Delete unneeded files. p. 51 Delete unneeded songs. p. 107 Turn off the power, firmly reinsert the SD card, and then turn the power on again. Format the card on the BR-800. p. 137 Use an SD card that is supported by the BR-800. p. 142 Format the card on the BR-800. p. 137 Check the format of the WAV file. p.
BR800_e.book 152 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Specifications BR-800 : Digital Recorder Tracks Sample Rate Frequency Response AD Conversion DA Conversion Nominal Input Level Input Impedance Nominal Output Level Output Impedance Recommended Load Impedance Residual Noise Level Display Connectors Power Supply Current Draw Dimensions Weight Accessories Options Track: 8 Simultaneously recording track: 4 V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) 44.
Index B BACKUP ................................................................................ 123 BANK 4INPUT ............................................................................. 64 8TRACK COMP ............................................................... 64 GUITAR ............................................................................ 59 LINE .................................................................................. 61 MICROPHONE ..................................................
BR800_e.book 154 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 Index G N GTR SIM ................................................................................... 73 Guitar Simulator ..................................................................... 73 GUITAR TO BASS ............................................................ 60, 79 GUITAR/BASS ....................................................................... 16 NAME .....................................................................................
Index UNDO ....................................................................................... 48 UNI-V ................................................................................. 73, 77 Uni-Vibe ............................................................................. 73, 77 USB .................................................................................... 18, 118 USB driver ..............................................................................
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BR800_e.book 157 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 fig.15_WEEE_Small.eps For EU Countries fig.16_ChineseRoHS.
BR800_e.book 158 ページ 2010年3月2日 火曜日 午後6時40分 fig.09B-17.eps For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.