Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-670 Dr. Rhythm. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–4) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 10–11) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY For EU Countries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Apparatus containing Lithium batteries 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.
010 015 • This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. .................................................................................................. 102d • Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ..................................................................................................
Main Features Plays Bass Parts The DR-670 plays bass parts that are synchronized with the drum parts. This lets you enjoy backing performances with rhythm patterns using various combinations of drum and bass sounds. High-Quality Sound Generator The DR-670 features high-quality internal instrument sounds, including 256 drum part sounds and sixteen bass part sounds. This lets you perform in various styles such as Rock, Jazz and Latin.
Contents Main Features ......................................................................................... 5 IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................. 10 Panel Descriptions ............................................................................... 12 Front Panel................................................................................................................. 12 Rear Panel ............................................................
Contents Playing Patterns with the DPP Function........................................................ 49 Adjusting the Tempo................................................................................................ 50 Adjusting the Tempo with the Tap Tempo Function................................... 50 Inserting Fill-Ins ........................................................................................................ 50 Adding Fill-Ins While the Pattern is Playing.............................
Contents Checking the Song Chain Settings .................................................................. 74 Creating Performances Combining the Repeat and Chain Functions .............. 74 Checking a Song’s Initial Tempo............................................................................ 74 Chapter 6 Assigning Patterns to the Key Pads (DPP Assign Mode) .. 75 Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode) ........................... 76 Procedure .................................................
Contents Error Message List ............................................................................... 92 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 94 Operation List ....................................................................................... 95 Parameter List....................................................................................... 97 Instrument/Bass Tone List ............................................................
IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
IMPORTANT NOTES Repairs and Data Additional Precautions 452 551 • 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 in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data.
Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-001 1 2 7 6 5 4 3 8 19 18 17 9 12 14 13 10 15 16 11 1 Display 2 TEMPO/VALUE Dial Selects patterns and songs. You can set tempos by rotating the dial while holding down the TAP TEMPO button. This is also used during editing to input settings values. 3 TAP TEMPO Button This is tapped in time to input the tempo. 4 FILL Button You can use this to add fill-ins. 5 DPP (Direct Pattern Play) Button Press when using the DPP function (p. 28).
Panel Descriptions 7 BASS Button Pressing this button allows you to play bass sounds with the key pad. By holding down SHIFT while pressing this button you can change the pitch of the bass sound with the key pad. 8 Numeric Keys Used for entering song numbers and pattern numbers. By holding down SHIFT while pressing the numeric keys, you can access a variety of editing functions and make changes in parameter settings. 9 SHIFT Button Used in conjunction with other buttons.
Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.00-002 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 MIDI Connector IN/OUT External MIDI devices can be connected to these connectors. 21 FOOT SW (Switch) Jack By connecting a foot switch, you can obtain pedal control over the start and stop of performances, the addition of fills, or other actions. 22 OUTPUT Jack R/L (MONO) Provides output of the audio signals. Connect to your amp, stereo system, or similar equipment. For monaural output use the L (MONO) jack.
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Quick Start Install batteries 1 2 Make sure that the power is turned off. Remove the battery cover on the unit’s underside. * When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged. * When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.
Quick Start Making Connections The DR-670 is not equipped with an internal amp or speakers. To hear sound, either connect an amplifier and speakers or use stereo headphones. Audio cables, MIDI cables, Stereo headphones, and foot switches are not included. You will need to purchase these items from your dealer. 1 Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.
Quick Start Turning On the Power Once the connections have been completed (p. 17), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1 Before you turn the power on, make sure of the following points.
Quick Start Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) If changes are made to the settings after purchase of the DR-670, you may be unable to operate the unit as described in the Quick Start manual. If this occurs, then follow the instructions below to restore the unit to the original factory settings (Factory Reset), then proceed to read Quick Start. When Factory Reset is carried out, all data stored in the DR-670 is returned to the settings in effect when the unit was shipped from the factory.
Quick Start Listen to the Demo Song The DR-670 features internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of the instrument. Here’s how to listen to the demo song. fig.00-09 1 2 1 3 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 4 (DEMO). fig.00-10 2 3 Press [START] to begin playback. Press [STOP/CONT] to stop playback. When [STOP/CONT] is pressed once more, playback of the performance starts from the point where it was stopped (this is referred to as continued play).
Quick Start Using the Key Pads to Play Sounds Let’s try playing the DR-670’s internal rhythm instrument sounds by tapping the key pads. fig.00-11 1 2 Quick Start 1 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). fig.00-12 2 Tapping the key pads now plays the instruments assigned to each of the pads. The key pads feature dynamic response, so the volume and sound change according to the force used to tap them.
Quick Start ■ Specialized Performance Techniques (Roll) A roll is performed by playing the same sound consecutively at the same interval. fig.00-13 1 1 While pressing [ROLL], hold down a key pad. ◆ You can change the roll interval. Refer to “Changing the Roll Settings” (p. 77).
Quick Start ■ Adding Character to Performances (Flam) What is a Flam? A flam is produced by striking the snare or other drum simultaneously with the two sticks held in the hands, but with a slight difference in force used in playing each stick. fig.00-14 1 Quick Start 1 While pressing [FLAM], press a key pad. ◆ You can change the flam interval and force. Refer to “Changing the Flam Settings” (p. 78).
Quick Start ■ Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Drum Banks) You can have different instruments sound, even when the same key pad is tapped, by switching the pad’s drum bank. Pad drum banks are collections of drum instrument sounds that are assigned as a single group to the sixteen key pads. There are two drum banks, Bank A and Bank B. For more detailed information, refer to “Drum Kits and Pad Performances” (p. 42). fig.00-15 1 1 Press [DRUM A/B].
Quick Start ■ Playing Bass Sounds fig.00-17 1 Quick Start 1 You can play bass sounds with the key pads by pressing [BASS]. fig.00-18 When a key pad is pressed, a bass sound plays at the pitch predetermined for that key pad. The bass sound stops playing when the key pad is released. Pitches are assigned to the key pads in such a way as to simulate the frets of a bass guitar. * You cannot play two or more bass sounds simultaneously.
Quick Start Performing Rhythm Patterns The DR-670 comes with 200 different Preset Patterns and 200 User Patterns for you to use. Use the following procedure to perform these patterns and listen to the sounds. Pattern refers to a one- to two-measure rhythm performance pattern. ■ Selecting and Performing Patterns fig.
Quick Start 1 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). fig.00-18b 2 Rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number. fig.00-18c 3 fig.00-18d Next pattern to be performed Pattern being played 4 When [STOP/CONT] is pressed, playback of the performance stops. Press [START] to begin the performance of the most recently selected pattern. ◆ You can select patterns with the numeric keys. Refer to “Playing Patterns” (p. 49). 27 Quick Start Press [START] to begin playback.
Quick Start ■ Selecting and Performing Patterns (DPP Function) Ordinarily, tapping the key pads plays the instruments assigned to those pads, but with DPP (Direct Pattern Play), you can instead trigger the playback of the patterns that are assigned to the key pads. With DPP, you can instantly perform desired patterns by tapping the pads.
Quick Start 3 When you tap the key pad, performance of the assigned pattern begins. The Tempo indicator flashes once each beat. The pattern number for the pattern currently being played appears in the display. fig.00-22a When you tap a different key pad while the pattern is still being played, the performance of the current pattern stops, and the performance of the pattern assigned to the pad that was tapped then begins. fig.
Quick Start ■ Adjusting the Tempo Try changing the tempo used for performing the pattern. fig.00-23 1 1 Hold down [TAP TEMPO] and rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to change the tempo. fig.00-24 The tempo can be changed with in the range from 20 to 260 beats per minute.
Quick Start ■ Changing the tempo using the Tap Tempo function You can determine the tempo by the timing with which you press [TAP TEMPO]. fig.00-25 1 Press [TAP TEMPO] at least three or four times in a row at the desired timing; the tempo will be set to the same timing you’ve just used for your tapping. The tempo can be changed with in the range from 20 to 260 beats per minute.
Quick Start ■ Inserting Fill-Ins With the DR-670, you can add fill-ins to a pattern being played at whatever timing you want. fig.
Quick Start 1 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). fig.00-28 2 3 Press [START] to start the performance of the pattern. Press [FILL] at the points where you want a fill-in added. The fill-in pattern is played instantly after [FILL] is pressed. fig.00-29 When the fill-in pattern is played to the end, the performance reverts to the original pattern. 4 Quick Start fig.00-30 Press [STOP/CONT] to stop the performance.
Quick Start ■ Using the Foot Switches You can use up to two foot switches (such as the optional FS-5U) to start and stop performance and insert fill-ins. * When only one foot switch is connected, the foot switch only starts and stops performances. * A special PCS-31 cable (optional) is required when connecting two foot switches. fig.
Quick Start 1 2 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). When the foot switch connected with a plug that has a white stripe is pressed while the performance is stopped, the performance then starts. fig.00-34 3 Pressing the foot switch connected with a plug that has a red stripe while the performance is in progress inserts a fill-in. fig.00-35 When the fill-in pattern is played to the end, the performance reverts to the original pattern.
Quick Start ■ Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching Drum Kits) Even when using the same pattern, you can change the mood (the performance and the way it is played) of the pattern by altering the instruments from which the pattern is made up. Here, try playing the same pattern with various different instrument, changing drum kits while the performance is in progress. A drum kit is a collection of 32 drum instruments and one bass tone that is selected as a single set.
Quick Start 3 Hold down [SHIFT] and press [DRUM A/B] (DRUM KIT). Keep [SHIFT] held down. fig.00-39 4 While continuing to hold down [SHIFT], rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the drum kit number. Try switching among the drum kits and listening to the different sounds. fig.00-40 Current drum kit 5 Quick Start Release [SHIFT]. This completes the selection of the drum kit. fig.00-41 6 Press [STOP/CONT] to stop the performance.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs This section provides a summary description of the DR-670. How the Work Progresses The process of creating one song’s worth of rhythm patterns can be divided broadly into two steps: creating the patterns, then composing the song. fig.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Compose (record) the song by stringing together a sequence of performances using your User Patterns and the 200 Preset Patterns. There are two methods used for recording songs as well. Realtime Recording Here, the song is recorded just by selecting and playing patterns. This allows quick and easy recording of songs.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs About Operational Modes The DR-670 features numerous functions for creating patterns and songs and for Editing sounds. These functions are categorized into the following nine different modes. Pattern Play mode (Refer to Chapter 2 Playing Patterns; p. 47) Used for performing rhythm patterns. To go into Pattern Play mode, hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY) while the performance is stopped.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Drum Kit Edit mode fig.01-07 DPP Assign mode Used for assigning rhythm patterns to the key pads when the DPP (Direct Pattern Play) function is used. To go into DPP Assign mode, hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 10 (DPP ASSIGN) while the performance is stopped. fig.01-08 Utility mode Used for setting the output part, metronome, foot switches, rolls, flams, pad sensitivity, and master tuning.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Drum Kits and Pad Performances ■ Drum Kits The DR-670 includes 256 internal drum sounds (instruments) and sixteen internal bass sounds (bass tones). A “drum kit” is a single set containing 32 of these drum sounds and one of the bass sounds. fig.01-12 Drum Kits No.128 Instruments A 1 A 2 A 3 1 2 3 4 254 255 256 Bass Tones 1 2 No.2 No.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Drum sounds are divided into two banks, Drum Bank A and Drum Bank B, each of which contains sixteen sounds, with one of the sixteen sounds each being assigned to a key pad. fig.01-13 Drum Kit A 1 CY 1 A 2 CY 2 A 3 CY 9 B16 PC12 Bass Drum Bank B 1 Bank 2A 3 Drum 1 25 36 47 5 69 710 811 15 13 11 14 12 9 10 13 14 15 4 8 12 16 16 With the DR-670, you can elect to have either Drum Bank A or B, or bass sounds played when the key pads are tapped. fig.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs How to View the Scale/Pattern Display ■ Pattern Display The content of any one of the instruments or the bass tone for the currently selected pattern is indicated in the pattern display. The following shows the relationship between the pattern and what is indicated. fig.01-20 The DR-670 uses patterns that are composed of either one or two measures. When a twomeasure pattern is selected, it is indicated as shown below. fig.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Chapter 1 ■ Scale Display The “▼” mark in the scale display indicates the timing of the quarter notes. fig.01-23 When there are too many beats to allow all of the notes from the beginning to the end of the pattern to be displayed at one time, “ being displayed. ” appears, indicating that there are steps that are not fig.
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Using [SHIFT] With the DR-670, by holding down [SHIFT] while pressing another button or key pad, you can switch modes and use a variety of convenient functions for editing songs and rhythm patterns. The text (or symbols) printed above the buttons and key pads on the DR-670’s panel indicate the functions selected when [SHIFT] is held down while they are pressed. fig.
Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) Patterns are played in Pattern Play mode. You can also tap the key pads to play drum sounds and bass sounds. ◆ To switch to Pattern Play mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). ■ Selecting the Drum Bank fig.02-01 fig.02-04 You can switch between Drum Banks A and B. Chapter 2 1. Press [DRUM A/B]. This button is pressed to toggle between Banks A and B. Drum Bank A Drum Bank B Holding down fig.
Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) ■ Changing the Bass Pitch (Fret Shift) You can shift the entire tuning of the bass sound. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [BASS] (FRET SHIFT). Playing with Special Performance Techniques You can play rolls and flams when using the key pads to play drum sounds. Roll: This is a technique where the same sound is continuously repeated with the same timing or interval between the sounds. 2.
Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) Playing Patterns * When the unit left the factory, the User patterns were empty of all data. 1. Select the pattern to be played. Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number. Use the following procedure when selecting the pattern number with the numeric keys. Press the numeric keys to input the number. fig.02-09a Press [ With the DPP (Direct Pattern Play) function, you can play patterns assigned to the key pads (1–16). 1.
Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) Adjusting the Tempo Inserting Fill-Ins 1. Hold down [TAP/TEMPO] and rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. You can adjust the tempo within the range from 20 to 260. With the DR-670, you can add fill-in patterns at any point in a pattern while the performance is in progress. Each pattern features a fill-in prepared for use with that pattern.
Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) 2. Press [FILL] at the time you want to have the fill pattern inserted. You are moved to the fill pattern the moment [FILL] is pressed. fig.02-21 ■ Starting Performances from the Fill Pattern fig.02-24 When the fill pattern plays to the end, you are returned to the basic pattern. fig.02-22 Basic Pattern 3. Press [STOP/CONT] to stop the performance.
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) This section describes the procedures used for recording (Realtime Recording and Step) and editing User patterns. These operations are carried out in Pattern Edit mode. ◆ To switch to Pattern Edit mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped and press Key Pad 6 (PATTERN EDIT). fig.03-01 Holding Down fig.03-01a Before You Start Recording When creating a new pattern, proceed through the following steps for the recording. fig.
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) <1> Select an Unrecorded Pattern 1. With the performance stopped, select a User pattern (201–400). Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number. <2> Select the Beat 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [9] (BEAT). * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. fig.03-04 * You can also select the pattern by inputting the pattern number with the numeric keys and pressing [ ]. fig.03-03 You can also use patterns after erasing them.
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) <3> Select the Measures <4> Select the Drum Kit This setting determines whether a one-measure or two-measure pattern is recorded. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [DRUM A/ B] (DRUM KIT). 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [0] (MEASURE). fig.03-08 * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. fig.03-06 2. While still holding down [SHIFT], rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select a onemeasure or two-measure pattern. 3.
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) <5> Set the Quantization * When Quantize is set to “OFF” during Step Recording, one step is set to a 32nd note. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [8] (SCALE). * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. ■ (6-1A) Do Realtime Recording Rehearsing It can be helpful to rehearse your performance before carrying out Realtime Recording. 1. Press [START]. The metronome sound begins, and the tempo indicator flashes in time with the count.
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Realtime Recording of the Drum Part 1. Hold down [REC] and press [START]. The REC indicator lights, and the metronome begins playing. The metronome sound begins, and the tempo indicator flashes in time with the count. The BEAT display follows the count. fig.03-11 2. Press [DRUM A/B] to select the drum bank for the instrument to be recorded. 3. Tap the key pad for the instrument being recorded in time with the metronome.
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) To Erase Previously Recorded Sounds As You Record Hold down [SHIFT] and press [2] (DELETE), then while still holding down [SHIFT], press one key pad. All of the sounds, regardless of the pitch, are erased as long as you hold down [SHIFT] and the key pad. ■ (6-1B) Do Step Recording Step Recording of the Drum Part 1. Press [REC]. The REC indicator flashes, and the dot “●” in the Pattern display flashes as well.
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) 3. Press [ ][ step to be recorded. ] to specify the Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [ ] lets you jump to the first step. 4. Tap the key pad with the note to be recorded. At this time, the velocity (the force used to tap the key pad) is also recorded. The recording automatically advances by one step. “To Record Long Notes in the Bass Part” (p. 58) ◆ You can record over a wide range of pitches by using the Fret Shift function (p. 48).
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) b. Tap a key pad, and continue holding it down instead of releasing it. c. While continuing to hold down the key pad, press [ ] to specify Step 2-4. fig.03-19 <7> Record the Fill Pattern * The Beat, Measure, and Drum Kit settings are common to both the basic pattern and the fill pattern. ■ (7-1) Select the Fill Pattern fig.03-20 Chapter 3 d. Release the key pad. 1. With the performance stopped, press [FILL].
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Erasing Patterns (Pattern Clear) You can clear unneeded User patterns. * The Preset patterns (1–200) cannot be cleared. 1. With the performance stopped, select the User pattern to be cleared. Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number. * You can also select the pattern by inputting the pattern number with the numeric keys and pressing [ ]. * When selecting a fill pattern, press [FILL]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [3] (CLEAR).
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Copying Patterns This copies User and Preset patterns to other User patterns. * Note that when a pattern is recorded to a copy destination, the data previously occupying the copy destination is discarded. 4. When you have finished determining which data is to be copied, then while still holding down [SHIFT], press [ ]. The display switches to the copy-destination User pattern selection screen. fig.
Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Replacing Drum Kits You can substitute a drum kit selected in recording with a different drum kit. * You cannot select different drum kits for the basic pattern and the fill pattern. Changing the Key of the Bass Part (Key Transpose) With the “Key Transpose” function, you can change (transpose) the key of the bass part during playback. 1. Select the User pattern with the replacement drum kit.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) This section describes the procedures used for recording (Realtime/Step) and editing User patterns. These operations are carried out in Song Edit mode. Before You Start Recording When creating a new song, proceed through the following steps for the recording. fig.04-02 <1> Select an Unrecorded Song ● You can record up to a maximum of 100 songs.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) <1> Select an Unrecorded Song <2> Select the Tempo (Initial Tempo) 1. Switch to Song Edit mode. With the performance stopped, press Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT). This sets the initial tempo, the basic tempo used to play the song. * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [VOICE] (INIT TEMPO). * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. fig.04-02a fig.04-04 Holding down 2. Select the song.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) <3A> Do Realtime Recording Here, select the pattern and then record it as it is being performed. * When recording over a song that has already been recorded, the newly recorded data overwrites the previously recorded data, which is discarded. 1. With the performance stopped, select the first pattern to be recorded. Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number. fig.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) ■ Using the DPP Function in Realtime Recording 1. Press [DPP]; “DPP” appears in the display. fig.04-08a 2. With the song stopped, press the key pad to which the first pattern to be recorded is assigned. 3. Hold down [REC] and press [START] to start recording. The first selected pattern simultaneously starts to play. The tempo indicator flashes on each beat. 4. Press a key pad to select the next pattern to be recorded.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) ■ Starting Realtime Recording Within a Song ■ Adding Patterns at the End of a Song You can start Realtime Recording from a point other than the beginning of the song. This is convenient when you want to insert patterns in lengthy songs. You can start Realtime Recording at the end of a recorded song to add more patterns to the song. 1. With the performance stopped, press [ ] [ ] to specify the measure where recording is to begin.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) <3B> Do Step Recording ■ Switching Recorded Patterns This lets you record the song by specifying patterns one at a time in the order they are to be played. 1. With the performance stopped, press [REC] to start Step Recording. The REC indicator flashes. 1. With the performance stopped, press [REC]. The DR-670 is put in Step Recording mode, and the REC indicator flashes. 2. Select a pattern to record.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Adding Patterns In the Song (Insert) Deleting Patterns (Delete) This operation inserts a pattern at a point within the song. This deletes unneeded patterns from songs. fig.04-09 fig.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Removing Unneeded Song (Song Clear) This erases content of the cullently selected Song. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [3] (CLEAR). * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. fig.04-12 Copying Song This copies content of the cullently selected Song to other Song. * Note that when a song is recorded to a copy destination, the data that was in the copy destination is discarded. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [4] (COPY). * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. fig.
Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Connecting Multiple Songs Into One Song (Song Chain) You can have a number of songs performed in one connected sequence. This function is called “Song Chain.” Each song is assigned the song number of the song that is to follow it—you can chain up to 100 songs this way. fig.04-15 Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 Song Chain: 2 Song Chain: 3 Song Chain: OFF 1. Hold down [SHIFT], and press [6] (CHAIN).
Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode) In Song Play mode, you can play the songs that have been created. ◆ To switch to Song Play mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped and press Key Pad 1 (SONG PLAY). fig.05-01 Performing Songs 1. Select a song to play. Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the song. * You can also input the number by pressing the numeric keys, and select the song by pressing [ ]. Holding down fig.
Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode) Starting a Song From a Point Other Than the Beginning Repeating Performances of Songs (Song Repeat) You can start playing a song from a specified measure. This is convenient when you want to start playing a song containing many measures from some point within the song. You can have songs be played repeatedly. This function is called “Song Repeat.” 1. With the performance stopped, press [ [ ] to specify the starting measure. fig.
Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode) Performing Multiple Songs In One Sequence (Song Chain) Checking a Song’s Initial Tempo “SONG CHAIN” appears in the display when the currently selected song is specified in “Song Chain” (p. 71). You can check the Initial Tempo (p. 64) setting for a song in Song Play mode. fig.05-09 ■ Checking the Song Chain Settings You can confirm the Song Chain settings in Song Play mode. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [6] (CHAIN).
Chapter 6 Assigning Patterns to the Key Pads (DPP Assign Mode) Here, patterns are assigned to the key pads (1– 16) for DPP (Direct Pattern Play). You can also check the DPP Assign settings in Pattern Play mode. 1. With the performance stopped, hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 10 (DPP ASSIGN). The DR-670 switches to DPP Assign mode. 1. While in Pattern Play mode, press [DPP] to turn on the DPP function. fig.06-01 2. Press [VOICE]; the DPP assignment is displayed while [VOICE] is held down. fig.
Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode) You can make the following settings in Utility mode. ● Switch the sounding/muting of drum parts and bass parts (Output Part) ● Assign functions to the foot switches ● Change the roll interval (Roll Type) ● Change the flam settings (Flam Interval, Flam Ratio) Procedure 1. With the performance stopped, hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 13 (UTILITY). The DR-670 switches to Utility mode. fig.07-02 2.
Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode) Assigning Functions to the Foot Switches Settings for the functions controlled with the foot switches 1 and 2. fig.07-05 Foot Switch 1 Foot Switch 2 CHAS: When the DPP function is off, this function selects the pattern with the number one greater than the currently selected pattern number. If Pattern Number 400 is currently selected, then Pattern Number 1 is the next pattern selected.
Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode) Changing the Flam Settings Valid Settings: 0–10 fig.07-09 By changing the flam interval and flam ratio settings, you can change the way the flam sounds. * Changing the flam settings only changes the way flams are played in patterns that have already been recorded. fig.
Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) In Drum Kit Edit mode, you can select drum and bass instruments, change the way they sound, and make other changes to drum kit settings to create up to 64 original User drum kits. ◆ To switch to Drum Kit Edit mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped and press Key Pad 9 (DRUM KIT EDIT). fig.08-00 Holding down fig.08-01 Before Changing the Settings (Editing) Use the procedure below to change (edit) the drum kit settings.
Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) ■ Editing Procedure Editing the Drum Parts 1. If editing a drum part, press [DRUM A/B] then specify Drum Bank A or B. If editing a bass part, press [BASS] to specify the bass part. ■ Selecting the Sounds Assigned to the Key Pads (Instrument) 2. If editing a drum part, specify the key pad to be edited by pressing that key pad. This step is not required if you are editing a bass part.
Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) ■ Lengthening and Shortening the Reverberation (Decay) This lengthens and shortens the reverberation of the sound (the decay) for each instrument. Valid Settings: -32– +31 Negative (-) Values: As the value increases, the low frequency components of the sound decrease (sound from striking the outside part). fig.08-11 fig.08-08 Positive (+) Values: As the value increases, the decay is lengthened relative to the original decay.
Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) ■ Determining Whether Or Not Sounds Overlap (Assign Type) This sets the way each instrument sounds (the assign type) when one or more instruments continue to be played. Settings Values: POLY, EX1P–EX7P, MONO, EX1M–EX7M MONO When one instrument sound is played consecutively, the previous sound is stopped when a new sound is played. fig.08-18 Level fig.
Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) Editing the Bass Part ■ Selecting the Tone (Bass Tone) Sharpness in the Rise of the Sound (Attack) Valid Settings: 0–15 fig.08-23 This selects the tone for the bass part (the bass tone). For more on the bass tones you can select, refer to the “Instrument/Bass Tone List” (p. 99). fig.08-20 0: Original nuance 1–15: The attack gets duller as the value increases. fig.08-23a Level * You cannot select drum instruments for use in bass parts.
Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) Decay Time After Note Off (Release) Copying Drum Kits Valid Settings: -7– +7 This copies the currently selected drum kit to one of the User drum kits (65–128). fig.08-25 Positive (+) Values: The release gets longer than the original as the value increases. 0: Original nuance Negative (-) Values: The release gets shorter than the original as the value increases.
Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a universal standard that allows for the exchange of performance data and other information among electronic musical instruments and computers. Once MIDI cables are used to connect together devices equipped with MIDI connectors, each device can send data to, or receive data from any of the others.
Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) About MIDI Mode With the DR-670, you can use MIDI data to do the following. ● Synchronize performances with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencer ● Use an external MIDI device to play the DR670, and use the DR-670 to play an external MIDI device ● Transmit data from the DR-670 to an external MIDI device and return the transmitted data to the DR-670 In MIDI mode, you can make the necessary parameter settings for handling MIDI data.
Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Data Synchronized with the DR-670 Tempo Display with the DR-670 as Slave The following MIDI messages are handled during synchronization with the DR-670. ● Start ● Timing Clock ● Continue ● Song Select ● Stop ● Song Position Pointer When the DR-670 is functioning as a slave device, the tempo appears in the display as shown below, and the tempo cannot be controlled from the DR-670.
Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Using An External MIDI Device to Play the DR-670/ Using the DR-670 to Play An External MIDI Device You can use performance data transmitted from an external MIDI device to play the DR-670, or operate the DR-670 to control performances of external MIDI devices. fig.09-08a MIDI Sound Module Pad Controller MIDI IN ◆ This correspondence of the DR-670’s key pads to Note Number as shown below. fig.
Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Transmitting the DR-670’s Data to an External MIDI Device/ Returning Transmitted Data to the DR-670 Transmitting the DR-670’s data to a MIDI sequencer or another DR-670 is known as “Bulk Dump.” Conversely, returning data saved to a MIDI sequencer back to the DR-670, or receiving data transmitted from another DR-670 is referred to as “Bulk Load.
Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Returning Transmitted Data to the DR-670 (Bulk Load) Using in Combination with the BR-8 fig.09-13 The following is an introduction to using the DR-670 in combination with the BR-8. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Connecting fig.09-15 Mixer Transmit device (MIDI Sequencer etc.) Receive device (DR-670) MIDI OUT L R MIDI IN L R To carry out Bulk Load, perform the following procedure from MIDI mode. 1. Press [ BULK.” ][ ] to select “RX fig.
Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Making the DR-670 Settings Making the DR-670 Settings On the DR-670, select the song (Song Play mode) or pattern (Pattern Play mode) to use. Use the following procedure to make the settings for the BR-8. * You can use the DR-670’s MIDI settings with the power left on. If you mistakenly make changes to the Sync mode settings (p. 87), set the DR-670 to “AUTO” or “MIDI.
Error Message List Error messages are displayed when there is an error in an operation or when an operation cannot be executed properly. Take the actions suggested in the error messages that are displayed. fig.10-01 fig.1fig.10-04a ● The DR-670’s batteries are running low. ❍ Use the AC adapter, or change the batteries promptly. Press [STOP/CONT] to clear the message. Sounds may become distorted, or the DR670 may not operate correctly if you continue to use it in this condition.
Error Message List fig.10-07 ● MIDI Exclusive messages could not be received correctly. ❍ Press [STOP/CONT], then try the operation again. fig.10-07c ● Reception of data during Bulk Load was cancelled before the operation was completed. ❍ Press [STOP/CONT], then try carrying out Bulk Load again. fig.10-07a ● The system attempted to concurrently process abnormally large amounts of data, but was unable to succeed. ❍ Press [STOP/CONT].
Troubleshooting If you find the DR-670 is not operating correctly, check the items listed below. If the DR-670 still does not work properly after you check these points, consult your local Roland Service or your dealer. No Sound ❏ Is the volume turned down (p. 18)? ❏ Is the output part set to “DRUM” or “BASS” (p. 76)? ❏ Is the instrument’s level set to “0” (p.
Operation List Operations Common to All Modes Operation [START] [STOP/CONT] [TAP TEMPO] + [TEMPO/VALUE] [REC] [REC] + [START] [TAP TEMPO] [FILL] [DPP] [DRUM A/B] [BASS] [SHIFT] + [DRUM A/B] (DRUM KIT) [SHIFT] + [BASS] (FRET SHIFT) [VOICE] [SHIFT] + [8] (SCALE) Purpose Start/Stop Performances Stop Performance/Continue Play Adjust Tempo Step Recording Realtime Recording Tap Tempo Fill-In Direct Pattern Play On Switch Drum Banks A/B Play Bass Tone with the key pads Switch Drum Kit Fret Shift Settings Confirm
Operation List Song Edit Mode Operation [SHIFT] + (Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT) ➔ [TEMPO/VALUE]) [SHIFT] + (Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT) ➔ Numeric Keys ➔ [ ]) [SHIFT] + [6] (CHAIN) [SHIFT] + [7] (REPEAT) [SHIFT] + [VOICE] (INIT TEMPO) [SHIFT] + [1] (INSERT) [SHIFT] + [2] (DELETE) [SHIFT] + [3] (CLEAR) [SHIFT] + [4] (COPY) [SHIFT] + [START] Purpose Select Song Select Song Song Chain Song Repeat Initial Tempo Insert Pattern Delete Pattern Clear Song Copy Song Start Performance Pattern Play Mode Operation [TEMPO/VALUE] N
Parameter List Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are not saved. These are reset each time the DR-670’s power is turned on.
Parameter List DPP Assign (Pads 1–16) Pattern Number 1–400 Utility Output Part* OUT PART ALL, DRUM, BASS ALL Foot Switch 1 FT SW 1 STRT, FILL, CONT, RSET, REC, CHAS, PD 1–PD16, PDG, PDD, PDA, PDE STRT Foot Switch 2 FT SW 2 STRT, FILL, CONT, REC, RSET, CHAS, PD 1–PD16, PDG, PDD, PDA, PDE FILL Roll Type ROL TYPE 32, 16 (triplets), 16, 8 (triplets), 8 32 Flam Interval FLM INT 0–31 16 Flam Ratio FLM RATI 0–10 5 Pad Sensitivity PAD SENS 0–10 5 Clock Level CLK LVL 0–15 15 Click B
Instrument/Bass Tone List Instrument Display Instrument attack kick real dry kick dry kick dry medium kick dry hard kick heavy kick pillow kick vintage kick 1 vintage kick 2 jazz kick 1 jazz kick 2 maple kick maple pillow kick maple reverb kick real kick 26" deep kick medium kick 1 medium kick 2 big low kick wood beater kick hybrid kick 1 hybrid kick 2 ambient kick boomer kick comp kick 1 comp kick 2 deep kick reverb kick 1 reverb kick 2 room kick deep room kick mondo reverb kick mondo deep kick easy kick s
Instrument/Bass Tone List Display * SN41 * SN42 SN43 * SN44 * SN45 * SN46 * SN47 * SN48 * SN49 * SN50 * SN51 * SN52 * SN53 * SN54 * SN55 SN56 * SN57 * SN58 * SN59 SN60 * SN61 STK1 *** STK2 STK3 STK4 STK5 STK6 * TM1 * TM2 * TM3 * TM4 * TM5 * TM6 * TM7 * TM8 * TM9 * TM10 * TM11 * TM12 * TM13 * TM14 * TM15 * TM16 * TM17 * TM18 * TM19 * TM20 * TM21 100 Instrument rock snare 2 ring maple snare brush roll snare 1 brush roll snare 2 brush slap snare 1 brush slap snare 2 brush slap snare 3 brush swish snare regga
Instrument/Bass Tone List Instrument tambourine sleigh bell castanet triangle open woodblock bongo high bongo low conga high mute conga high slap conga high open conga low open timbale high timbale low timbale side claves vibraslap guiro short guiro long maracas shaker cabasa samba whistle short samba whistle long agogo cuica high cuica low surdo mute surdo open tabla 1 tabla 2 tabla 3 real clap DR-55 claves CR-78 cowbell CR-78 metallic beat CR-78 guiro CR-78 tambourine CR-78 maracas TR-808 conga TR-808 cla
Preset Drum Kit List No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No.
Preset Drum Kit List No. 9 No. 10 No. 11 No. 12 No. 13 No. 14 No. 15 No.
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Preset Drum Kit List No. 41 No. 42 No. 43 No. 44 No. 45 No. 46 No. 47 No.
Preset Drum Kit List No. 49 No. 50 No. 51 No. 52 No. 53 No. 54 No. 55 No.
Preset Drum Kit List No. 57 No. 58 No. 60 No. 61 No. 62 No. 63 No.
Preset Pattern List (Recommend) No.
Preset Pattern List (Recommend) No.
23–87 O X O Control Change Program Change *1 *1 X X Pitch Bend O O SYNC=MIDI O SYNC=MIDI O O SYNC=INT O SYNC=INT System Exclusive : Song Position System : Song Select Common ************** X X X Key's Channel's After Touch : True Number X X O X O X 23–87 Note On Note Off ************** Recognized Mode 3 X 1–16 1–16 Velocity Note Number : True Voice Mode 3 X Default Messages Altered Mode ************** 1–16 1–16 Default Changed Transmitted *2 *2 MIDI Implementation C
O * 1 Transmitted when Sync Mode is INT or AUTO and unit is functioning as master * 2 Received when Sync Mode is MIDI or AUTO and unit is functioning as slave Notes Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY : Reset O : Yes X : No X X O X Aux : All Notes Off Messages : Active Sensing Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO O SYNC=MIDI O SYNC=MIDI *1 *1 O SYNC=INT O SYNC=INT System : Clock Real Time : Commands X X O X *2 *2 O SYNC=MIDI O SYNC=MIDI X *1 *1 O SYNC=INT O SYNC=INT X :
Specifications Maximum Polyphony Power Supply 20 voices DC 9V: Dry Battery x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series) * Depending on the instruments and drum kits used, maximum polyphony may be lower. Instruments Drum: Bass: 256 16 Rhythm Patterns User Patterns: 200 Preset Patterns: 200 Songs Songs: 100 Song Length: Maximum 250 patterns for a song Total Patterns for all songs: approx. 3,000 Maximum Note Storage approx.
Index A Assign Type .......................................................... 82 Attack ..................................................................... 83 B Basic Pattern ................................................... 50–51 Basic Pitch ............................................................. 78 Bass ......................................................................... 47 Bass Part ........................................ 56–58, 62, 76, 78 Bass Tone .....................................
Index Polarity Switch ..................................................... 34 POLY ...................................................................... 82 Polyphony ............................................................. 43 PRESET .................................................................. 53 Preset Pattern .................................................. 26, 49 Program Change .................................................. 88 Q Quantize ................................................
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY For EU Countries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Apparatus containing Lithium batteries 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.
Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-670 Dr. Rhythm. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–4) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 10–11) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety.