Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, the owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY 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.
012b 101b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or • The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or • The unit does not a
IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) or computer.
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................... 4 Main features ........................................................................................ 11 Front and Rear Panels ......................................................................... 13 Front Panel................................................................................................
Contents Editing a value .......................................................................................................... 47 The Play screen.......................................................................................................... 47 Chapter 2 Patterns (playing, recording, editing) ........49 Playing a pattern................................................................................... 50 Changing the tempo ...................................................................
Contents Chapter 4 Song (record/edit/play) ......................75 Recording a song ................................................................................. 76 Before you begin recording ..................................................................................... 76 <1> Selecting the user song you want to record .................................................. 76 <2> Making basic settings for the song .................................................................
Contents Chapter 7 Creating an original kit (Kit Edit) .......105 Editing a kit ......................................................................................... 106 Selecting the kit you want to edit ......................................................................... 106 Editing the Drum part............................................................................................ 106 Editing the Bass part.....................................................................................
Contents Chapter 10 Using USB .......................................133 Before you use USB ........................................................................... 134 Supported operating systems ............................................................................... 134 Notes on Using USB ............................................................................................... 134 Switching the USB function..................................................................................
Main features ■ High-quality sounds ■ Rhythm Patterns and Songs ● Cutting-edge, high-quality waves The DR-880 contains 500 preset rhythm patterns, and also lets you create 500 of your own original rhythm patterns. In addition to realtime recording or step input, you can use the EZ Compose functions or the Groove Modify function to create original patterns easily. You can connect multiple rhythm patterns to create a “Song,” and save up to one hundred such songs that you create.
Main features ■ Guitar/bass input The DR-880 provides a guitar/bass input jack and built-in high-quality multi-effects, including a COSM AMP effect. You can connect your guitar/bass directly to the DR-880 and play along with the rhythm patterns using sounds that are just as realistic as if you were playing through an actual amp. The built-in multi-effects processing provides algorithms for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass.
Front and Rear Panels Front Panel fig.001-010 1 2 3 11 4 5 26 27 28 7 6 8,9,10 12,13,14,15,16 17,18,19 20,21,22 23,24,25 29 31 1. GUITAR/BASS INPUT Knob Adjusts the level of the guitar or bass connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack. 2. PART LEVEL 30 32 6. GUITAR/BASS INPUT You will use these buttons for a guitar or bass you’ve connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack. DRUM Knob Adjusts the volume of the drum part.
Front and Rear Panels fig.001-010 1 2 3 11 4 5 26 27 28 7 6 8,9,10 12,13,14,15,16 17,18,19 20,21,22 23,24,25 29 31 10. PAD Button 30 17. Use this button to switch pad banks. 18. 19. 20. 15. EXIT Button Use this button to exit from an edit screen. 16. ENTER Button Use this button to finalize a selection or confirm a value. (Stop) Button Stops playback of the song or pattern. 14. EDIT Button Use this button to edit settings.
Front and Rear Panels 24. KEY Button Use this button to change the playback key of a song or pattern. 25. TEMPO (TAP) Button Use this button to specify the playback tempo of a song or pattern. You can also set the tempo by tapping (lightly striking) this button at regular intervals (the Tap Tempo function). 31. PHONES (headphone) Jack You can connect a set of headphones to this jack. 32. GUITAR/BASS INPUT Jack You can connect your guitar or bass to this jack. 26.
Front and Rear Panels Rear Panel fig.001-020 11 10 1 2 3 4 1. AC IN (AC adaptor) Jack Connect the included BRC-series AC adaptor to this jack. Never connect any AC adaptor other than the BRCseries; doing so will cause malfunctions. 2. POWER Switch This is the power switch that turns the DR880 on/off. 3. USB Connector This connector lets you use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer. 4. MIDI Connectors (IN/OUT) These connectors receive (IN) and transmit (OUT) MIDI data.
Before you begin playing Making connections The DR-880 does not contain an amp or speakers. In order to produce sound, you’ll need to connect an amp or audio system, or stereo headphones. Audio cables, MIDI cables, stereo headphones, and foot switches are not included. You can purchase them separately from your dealer. fig.002-010 MIDI sequencer etc. Pad controller etc. Digital recorder etc. Audio set Computer Monitor speakers (Powered) Foot switch (FS-6 etc.
Before you begin playing * To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. fig.
Before you begin playing The following appears in the display, and the unit switches to performance mode. The screen that appears at that point is called the “Pattern Play screen.” fig.002-031d This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. 3 4 Turn on the power of your amp and other connected equipment. Press [ ]. Playback will begin.
Before you begin playing Adjusting the display contrast Depending on the location in which the DR-880 is placed, you may find the display difficult to read. If so, adjust the contrast of the display as follows. fig.002-050 3 2 1 4 2 1 Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. fig.002-060d 2 Use [CURSOR] / to move the cursor to the “LCD” icon and press [ENTER]. The LCD contrast setting screen appears. fig.002-070d 3 4 Use the [VALUE] dial to adjust the contrast (range: 1–16).
Quick Start 21
Listening to the demo song Let’s start by listening to a demo song that shows off the capabilities of the DR-880. fig.003-010 All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. 2 4 4 3 1 Make sure that the Pattern Play screen (p. 19) is displayed. If it is not displayed, press [EXIT] a number of times until the Pattern Play screen is displayed.
Using the key pads to play sounds Here’s how to use the key pads to play the DR-880’s builtin sounds. fig.003-030 2 1 1 The key pads are velocitysensitive; the volume or tone will vary according to how strongly you strike a pad. Strike the key pads. Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Banks) You can have different instruments sound, even when the same key pad is tapped, by switching the pad bank. 2 Press [PAD].
Playing the patterns The DR-880 contains 500 preset patterns and 500 user patterns. Here’s how to play these patterns to hear how they sound. A “pattern” is two to four measures of rhythm performance data designed to be played back repeatedly. Selecting and playing patterns fig.003-040 2 User patterns can be freely edited and overwritten as desired. 1 3 4 1 Press [SONG/PATTERN] to make the “PATTERN” indication appear. fig.
Playing the patterns * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the pattern number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [SONG/PATTERN] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). 3 Press [ ]. The DR-880’s patterns contain a “drum part” and a “bass part.” The drum part plays drum and percussion sounds, and the bass part plays bass sounds. The selected pattern will begin playing.
Playing the patterns Changing the tempo Here’s how to change the playback tempo of the pattern. fig.003-060 2 1 1 Press [TEMPO (TAP)]. The tempo setting screen appears. fig.003-080d 2 Use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. The tempo can be adjusted within the range from 20 through 260. You can also specify the tempo by pressing [TEMPO (TAP)] at the desired interval. This function is called “tap tempo.” Press [TEMPO (TAP)] four or more times at intervals of the desired tempo.
Playing the patterns Changing the playback key Here’s how to change the playback key (pitch) of a pattern. This function is called “key shift.” fig.003-090 2 1 Quick Start 1 Press [KEY]. The Key Shift Setting screen appears. fig.003-100d 2 Use the VALUE dial to change the key. Range: -12–+12 You can change the key in semitone steps over a range of ±1 octave. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the key shift setting screen to the previous screen.
Playing the patterns Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching 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 kits while the performance is in progress. The DR-880 features 100 Preset Kits along with 100 additional User Kits whose settings you can change. fig.
Playing the patterns Following preset kits P001–P100 you can also select from user kits U001–U100. * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the kit number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [kit] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). 4 To stop playback, press [ ]. • For more details on the kits, refer to p. 40. • For more on the Preset Kits, refer to p. 154.
Playing the patterns Using the TSC function to modify the tone and ambience Total Sound Control (abbreviated as TSC) is a function that gives you overall control of the tone and ambience. Settings for tone and ambience are stored in “TSC patches,” letting you change the tone and ambience simply by switching patches. The DR-880 provides 20 preset TSC patches and 20 user TSC patches. fig.003-330 3 2 1 2 Press [ ] to start the performance of the pattern. Press [TSC]. The TSC setting screen appears. fig.
Playing the patterns Following preset patches P01–P20 you can also select from user kits U01–U20. * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the patch number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [TSC] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). * Each time you press [TSC], the TSC function will turn on (button lit) or off (button unlit). • For more details on the TSC, refer to p. 42. • For more on the Preset patches, refer to p. 155.
Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns Here’s how to connect your guitar/bass to the DR-880 and play along with the patterns. fig.003-150 4 2 1 1 2 3 4 Connect your guitar/bass to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack. (p. 15) Select a pattern (p. 24), and press [ pattern start playing. ] to make the Play your guitar/bass. Use the GUITAR/BASS INPUT knob to adjust the volume of your guitar/bass. • You can use the DR-880’s Tuner function to tune your guitar/bass.
Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns Using the special guitar/bass effects The DR-880 provides numerous effects created especially for guitar/bass, and a wide variety of “effect patches” (settings for these effects). Here’s how to select an effect patch you like from the 50 preset patches and 50 user patches, and play your guitar/ bass using the effects. fig.003-160 Preset patches can be edited temporarily, but you can’t overwrite your changes back onto a preset patch.
Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the patch number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECT] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). * Each time you press [EFFECT], the effect will turn on (button lit) or off (button unlit). • For more details on the effect patches, refer to p. 43. • For more on the Preset patches, refer to p. 155.
Chapter 1 An overview of the DR-880 This chapter explains the overall structure of the DR-880, and explains the basic operation. By reading this chapter, you can gain an overall understanding of the DR-880.
DR-880 Application Guide (from pattern creation to playback) Create an original pattern, and play along on your guitar/ bass Create an original song, and perform or record Creating patterns Choosing your sounds Creating a song Using guitar effects Performance and recording 36 EZ Compose Groove Modify Realtime/Step Recording SMF Import Kit selection and editing TSC patch selection and editing (p. 68) (p. 71) (p. 52) (p. 135) (p. 53, p. 106) (p. 53, p. 100) Creating a song Editing a loop (p.
DR-880 Application Guide (from pattern creation to playback) By using the EZ Compose function you can create original patterns very easily. You can also add chord progressions and fill-ins. You can use the Groove Modify function to change the rhythmic feel when playing the patterns you create. Of course, you can also create patterns by realtime recording or step recording. You can also perform pattern editing operations, and even edit individual note data.
Patterns and Songs Patterns On the DR-880, 2–4 measures worth of rhythm performance data designed to be played back repeatedly is called a “pattern.” A pattern has the following structure. fig.
Patterns and Songs ■ Chord conversions (Arrange) fig.01-011 Chap. 1 Original performance data Rec. Key: C The DR-880 has an “Arrange” function. This function converts the bass performance data so that it matches the chords specified by the chord progression. This means that even if the bass pattern is the same, differences in the chord progression or the specified chords will change the bass performance. Arrange: On A m7 A7 A -- (N.
Patterns and Songs About kits The DR-880 contains 440 instruments (drum sounds) and 40 bass tones (bass sounds). From these, collections of 60 instruments and one bass tone have been chosen and stored as “kits.” An insert effect can also be specified for each kit. fig.
Patterns and Songs The instruments (drum sounds) of a kit are organized into three groups with twenty instruments in each group. These groups are called “pad banks.” fig.
Patterns and Songs About TSC (Total Sound Control) Total Sound Control (abbreviated as TSC) is a feature that gives you overall control of the tonal character and ambience. TSC provides a “stereo three-band equalizer,” which adjusts the overall tone, and a “ambience/ reverb,” which adjusts the ambience of the overall sound. Settings for these two effects are handled together by a “TSC patch.
Guitar/Bass section Chap. 1 The DR-880 provides a guitar/bass input jack, letting you play your guitar/bass along with the rhythm performance. A dedicated effect can be applied to the guitar/bass input. fig.
Signal flow (until the sound is output) The following diagram shows the signal flow from the drum part, bass part, and the sound from the GUITAR/BASS INPUT until it reaches the DR-880’s audio outputs. fig.01-100 MASTER OUT Guitar effect OUTPUT SETTING Kit Rev.
Signal flow (until the sound is output) Chap. 1 Output jacks The DR-880 provides MASTER OUT, INDIVIDUAL A/B, and DIGITAL OUT output jacks. MASTER OUT These jacks output the sound from the drum part, the bass part, and GUITAR/BASS INPUT. INDIVIDUAL A/B You can choose to output only specific sounds from these jacks. DIGITAL OUT This jack outputs a digital audio signal that is identical to the output from MASTER OUT. You can make output assign settings (Out Assign: p. 107–p.
Common operations and screen indications Switching the Pad Bank Moving the cursor Pad Bank The cursor is shown as reversed (highlighted) text for an editable setting in the screen. When selecting from several icons, the cursor is shown as a frame around the icon. You can press [PAD] to select among the DRUM 1–3 pad banks; the current pad bank is shown in the screen. fig.01-110d fig.
Common operations and screen indications The Play screen Use [CURSOR] / to scroll upward or downward through the items. Pattern Play screen fig.01-150d You can change the contents that are shown in the Pattern or Song Play screen (the basic screen for playback). Press [DISPLAY] to select among the following choices. fig.
Chapter 2 Patterns (playing, recording, editing) Pattern mode is where you play, create, or edit patterns. With the Play screen displayed and playback stopped, press [SONG/PATTERN] so “PATTERN” appears in the display.
Playing a pattern 1. Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern you want to play. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the pattern, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 65). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. Following preset patterns 001–500, you can also select from user patterns 001–500. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [SONG/ PATTERN] to switch between Preset (P) and User (U). 2. Press [ ].
Playing a pattern Switching the display 1. Press [DISPLAY]. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available choices for the display, as follows: fig.02-040 fig.02-060d Chord progression display (4 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (2 measures x 3 lines) 4 measures x 3 lines Chord progression display (1 measure x 3 lines) Pattern display 2 measures x 3 lines ■ Chord progression display 1 measure x 3 lines fig.02-050d (2) (1) (5) ■ Pattern display fig.
Recording a pattern Realtime recording and Step recording Realtime recording In this method, you strike the key pads while listening to a metronome, and your performance is recorded into the pattern exactly as you play it. Even if the timing at which you strike the key pads is not perfect, you can use the Quantize function to correct your timing. Step recording In this method, you specify the timing (step) and volume at which each instrument note will sound, entering notes one by one.
Recording a pattern <2> Making basic settings for the pattern * You can also change these settings after recording. 1. In the pattern play screen, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 2. Move the cursor to the “PATTERN” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern edit menu screen appears. fig.
Recording a pattern <3-1> Using realtime recording 1. Switch to a pad bank or the bass pads, depending on the part you want to record. To record the drum part Press [PAD] to select a pad bank 1–3. To record the bass part Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PAD] to select the bass pads. Choose “BASS -1” if you want to record sounds one octave lower, or choose “BASS +1” if you want to record sounds one octave higher. 2. Press [REC]. [REC] will light, and the realtime recording screen appears.
Recording a pattern * Nothing is recorded when you strike the key pads during rehearsal. (1) Pattern display area (5) (6) ]. 10.If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). (4) Measure 9. When you’re finished recording, press [ (3) (9) (Bass part) fig.02-220d (1) (2) (3) (4) <3-2> Step-recording 1. Switch to a pad bank or the bass pads, depending on the part you want to record. To record the drum part Press [PAD] to select a pad bank 1–3.
Recording a pattern (2) OCT (Bass part) This indicates the state of the bass pads. NORM: Normal state. -1: The bass tone will be one octave lower. +1: The bass tone will be one octave higher. (3) Qtz This specifies the note length into which each measure will be divided. The number of grid lines in each measure of the pattern display will change according to the Quantize setting you choose. Each grid line represents one step. 6.
Recording a pattern ■ Recording pitch bend data in the bass part (7) NOTE (Bass part) This shows the name of the note recorded at the currently selected position. By moving the cursor to this indication and using the VALUE dial to change the name of the note, you can replace the recorded note with the note you specify. 2. Move the cursor to “BASS” and use the VALUE dial to switch to “P.BEND.
Recording a pattern (1) POSITION This shows the currently selected recording position in “measure:beat:clock” units. You can move the cursor to this indication and use the VALUE dial to specify the measure:beat:clock position, and then strike a key pad to record directly into the specified position. <4> Recording a chord progression (2) RANGE This shows the range of the pitch bend that is recorded at the currently selected position.
Recording a pattern Button operations [ Moves the recording position to the beginning of the pattern. ] [ ] Moves the recording position to the beginning of the preceding step. [ ] Moves the recording position to the beginning of the next step. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Moves to the position at which the next chord is recorded. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Moves to the position at which the preceding chord is recorded. Deletes the chord recorded at [SHIFT]+ key pad the currently setep.
Recording a pattern <5> Recording a fill-in You can choose from a variety of fill-ins and add them to the currently selected pattern. 1. Select the pattern for which you want to record a fill-in. 2. Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “PATTERN” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern edit menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “FILL” icon and press [ENTER]. The fill-in record screen appears. Button operations [ Moves the cursor to the beginning of the first measure.
Pattern editing (Pattern Edit) Copying a portion of a pattern (Copy Measure) fig.02-420d fig.02-400 ● Copying to the same pattern Copy source 3. Move the cursor to the relevant item, and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the desired value. Parameter/ Range copy Explanation Src 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 CURRENT, P001–P500, U001–U500 7 8 9 10 Copy-source pattern If you want to copy from the currently selected pattern, set this to “CURRENT.
Pattern editing (Pattern Edit) Parameter/ Range Explanation (Ex.) Pad number Instrument Pad bank Choose from the instruments in the currently selected kit. If you choose ALL, the copy operation will apply to all instruments of the currently selected kit. * You can press a pad to specify the instrument. Times 1–999 Inserting blank measures into a pattern (Insert Measure) Here’s how to insert blank measures into the currently selected pattern. fig.
Pattern editing (Pattern Edit) * Since the insert operation will increase the number of measures in the pattern, the Measures (p. 53) indication in Patch Information will be updated automatically. 5. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). 3. Move the cursor to the relevant item and use the VALUE dial to specify the desired value.
Pattern editing (Pattern Edit) Deleting unwanted measures (Delete Measure) Here’s how to delete unwanted measures from the currently selected pattern. When the measures have been deleted, the subsequent measures will be moved forward to fill the gap. fig.02-470 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parameter/ Range Explanation Dest Meas 1–n Measure at which you want to begin deleting data * “n” is the number of measures in the current pattern.
Saving a pattern If you re-select a pattern or turn off the power before Writing, your edited pattern data will be lost. Writing your pattern 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “WRITE” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern write screen appears. fig.02-270d Naming a pattern (Pattern Name) You can assign a name (pattern name) of up to fourteen characters to your pattern. 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “NAME” icon and press [ENTER].
Copying/Erasing a pattern Copying a pattern Erasing a pattern 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “COPY” icon and press [ENTER]. 1. Select the pattern that you want to erase. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the pattern, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 65). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. The pattern copy screen appears. fig.
Chapter 3 EZ Compose/ Groove Modify What is EZ Compose? “EZ Compose” is a group of functions that lets you create a pattern simply by making a few settings in the screen—you don’t have to input each individual note of the rhythm. You can also add a chord progression and fill-ins. What is Groove Modify? “Groove Modify” functions lets you change the “groove” (rhythmic feel) of the pattern playback. Groove Modify includes the following three functions.
Using EZ Compose You can use EZ Compose in Pattern mode, but not in Song mode (p. 75). Parameter/ Range Explanation BEAT 4/4, 3/4 Time signature MEAS Creating a pattern 1–32 EZ Compose lets you select a favorite pattern for each group of sounds, and combine them to create your new pattern. P001–P100, U001–U100 1. Press EZ COMPOSE [PATTERN]. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear.
Using EZ Compose Adding a chord progression Here’s how to select a favorite chord progression from various preset chord progressions, so that the bass part will play according to the progression you selected. 1. Press EZ COMPOSE [CHORD PROGRESSION]. The EZ Compose chord progression setting screen appears. fig.02-090d Explanation KIT P001–P100, U001–U100 Number of the kit to use TYPE/No.
Using EZ Compose Adding a fill-in You can choose from a variety of fill-ins and add them to the currently selected pattern. 1. Press EZ COMPOSE [FILL IN]. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the pattern, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 65). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. The EZ Compose fill-in setting screen appears. fig.
Using Groove Modify You can use Groove Modify in Pattern mode, but not in Song mode (p. 75). Parameter/ Range Explanation Depth 0–100 Depth with which Velocity Modify is applied With a setting of 0, Velocity Modify will not be applied. Here’s how you can add accents and expression to the pattern to create realistic dynamics, just as in an actual drum performance. 1. Select a pattern (p. 50). 2. Press [GROOVE]. The groove modify menu screen appears.
Using Groove Modify Parameter/ Range 0–150% Explanation Adjust the volume of the bass A setting of 0% will make the sound extremely faint. With a setting of 100%, the velocity will be as specified in the pattern. Settings of 101% or higher will make the velocity higher than specified in the pattern. 7. To execute with the specified settings, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT].
Using Groove Modify Creating a shuffle rhythm You can create a “shuffle” rhythm by shifting the timing at which the backbeats of the pattern are played. 1. Select a pattern (p. 50). Explanation Rate 50–100% Amount of backbeat shuffle Specifies how far the backbeats will be distanced from the downbeats. With a setting of 50%, the backbeats will be located exactly midway between the timing of adjacent downbeats.
Chapter 4 Song (record/edit/play) You’ll use Song mode to record, edit, and play songs. With the Play screen displayed and playback stopped, press [SONG/PATTERN] so “SONG” appears in the display.
Recording a song To record a song, you use “step recording” to specify each pattern in the desired playback order. <2> Making basic settings for the song Here’s how to make basic settings for the song. ● You can record up to 100 songs. ● One song can contain up to 500 patterns, and all songs can together contain a total of 50,000 patterns. Before you begin recording * You can also change these settings after recording. 1. In the Song Play screen, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 2.
Recording a song Parameter / Value Explanation Key Shift -12–+12 Transpose the playback key in semitone steps * The key indication at the left side of the display shows the playback key resulting from the Key Shift setting. <3> Step-recording your song 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “STEP REC” icon and press [ENTER]. The song step recording screen appears. fig.03-050d (Example) If Key (pattern) = Am and Key Shift = +, this is displayed as “Bm.
Recording a song 4. Repeat step 3 as many times as necessary. 3. Use the VALUE dial to select the desired pattern for the newly inserted step. • You can insert a pattern at an alreadyrecorded step; refer to “Inserting a pattern in the song.” • You can delete an already-recorded pattern; refer to “Deleting a pattern.” * You can’t record, or insert or delete patterns while a song is playing. In order to perform these operations, you must first stop song playback. 5.
Saving your song If you want to save a song you recorded or edited, you must “Write” it as a user song. If you re-select the song or turn off the power before executing the Write procedure, your song data will be lost. Writing your song 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “WRITE” icon and press [ENTER]. The song write screen appears. fig.03-110d Naming your song (Song Name) 1. In the song edit screen, move the cursor to the “NAME” icon and press [ENTER].
Copying/Clearing a song Copying a song Clearing (erasing) a song 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “COPY” icon and press [ENTER]. 1. Select the song that you want to clear. * If there is an edited song that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the song, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 79). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. The song copy screen appears. fig.03-120d 2. Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears.
Playing a song 1. Access the song play screen. 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the song you want to play. 1. Press [TEMPO (TAP)]. The tempo edit screen appears. fig.03-140d * If there is an edited song that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the song, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 79). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. 3. Press [ ]. The song you selected will start playing. 4. To stop playback, press [ ].
Playing a song Changing the playback key fig.03-041d You can change the key (pitch) at which the song plays. This function is called “Key Shift.” 1. Press [KEY]. The key shift edit screen appears. fig.03-150d 4. Move the cursor to “Loop Start,” and use the VALUE dial to specify the measure number at which loop playback is to start. 5. Move the cursor to “Loop End,” and use the VALUE dial to specify the measure number at which loop playback is to end. 2. Use the VALUE dial to change the key.
Playing a song Switching the display You can switch the song play screen between the “chord progression display” (four measures x 3/ two measures x 3/one measure x 3) and the “playback pattern display.” 1. Press [DISPLAY]. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available choices for the display, as follows: fig.03-171 (8) Current chord → Next chord The current chord and next chord will be displayed in greater detail.
Chapter 5 Playing your guitar/bass Connecting your guitar/bass Adjusting the volume of your guitar/bass Use the GUITAR/BASS INPUT knob to adjust the volume. 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 DR-880. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS’s DR-880.
Using effects Switching effect patches 1. Press [EFFECT]. The guitar effects edit screen appears. fig.04-050d Patch number Editing an effect patch (Patch Edit) 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to one of the items below and use the VALUE dial to edit the value. fig.04-060d (5) (1) (3) 2. Move the cursor to the effect patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the desired effect patch number. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECT] to switch between Preset (P) and User (U).
Using effects Parameter edit screen fig.04-070d (6) (7) (6) Effect block diagram (algorithm) Use [CURSOR] / to switch to the parameter edit screen for the effect at the cursor location. You can use [CURSOR] parameter display. / Chap. 5 (7) Parameters Move the cursor to the parameter you want to edit, and use the VALUE dial to change the value. to scroll the 2. When you have made the setting, press [EXIT] to return to the guitar effects edit screen.
Saving/Copying an Effect patch If you want to save an effect patch you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user patch. Writing an effect patch Here’s how to save an effect patch you edited. If you re-select an effect patch or turn off the power before executing the Write procedure, your patch data will be lost. 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to “WRITE” and press [ENTER]. The effect patch write screen appears. fig.
Saving/Copying an Effect patch Copying an effect patch 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER]. The effect patch copy screen appears. fig.04-100d Copy source Copy destination 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the patch number you want to copy from. Chap. 5 3. Move the cursor to the copy-destination patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the patch number you want to copy to. 4.
Using the Tuner/Expression pedal Tuning your guitar/bass The DR-880 contains a chromatic tuner that you can use to tune your guitar/bass connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack. 1. Press [TUNER]. The tuner screen appears. 4. Watch the tuning guide, and tune your instrument so that both left and right indicators are lit. fig.04-040d When the pitch is higher than the Displayed note fig.04-030d Tuning guide When the pitch matches the Displayed note 2. Play a single note on the string you want to tune.
Using the Tuner/Expression pedal ■ Changing the reference pitch of the tuner * The reference pitch of the tuner is shared with the DR880’s master tune setting (p. 120). 1. In the pattern or song play screen, press [EDIT] The edit menu screen appears. 2. Move the cursor to the “MASTER TUNE” icon, and press [ENTER]. The master tune setting screen appears.
Guitar effects parameter list GTR MULTI (Guitar multi) BASS MULTI fig.04-200 fig.04-210 AMP NS FX DLY REV Effect CMP AMP Page GUITAR AMP/ACOUSTIC SIM NOISE SUPPRESSOR COMPRESSOR A-WAH P-WAH CHORUS FX PHASER FLANGER TREMOLO PAN DELAY REVERB p. 93 p. 93 p. 94 p. 94 p. 94 p. 94 p. 95 p. 95 p. 95 p. 95 p. 96 p. 96 ■ FX NS Explanation OFF, ON FX Select COMPRESSOR, A-WAH, P-WAH, CHORUS, PHASER, FLANGER, TREMOLO, PAN Choose one effect to use p. 97 p. 93 p. 97 p. 94 p. 94 p. 95 p. 95 p. 95 p.
Guitar effects parameter list Description of the effects ■ GUITAR AMP/ACOUSTIC SIM (Guitar amp/Acoustic simulator) COSM technology is used to simulate the response of various guitar amps or the sound of an acoustic guitar.
Guitar effects parameter list ■ COMPRESSOR: GTR MULTI This effect produces long sustain by making the volume of the input signal more uniform. You can also use this as a “limiter” to prevent distortion by holding down just the peaks of the sound. Parameter/ Range Explanation Sustain Higher settings of this parameter will produce longer sustain. Level 0–100 Volume of the effect sound ■ A-WAH (Auto wah) This effect automatically creates a wah effect by sweeping a filter in a fixed pattern.
Guitar effects parameter list ■ PHASER ■ TREMOLO By adding a phase-shifted version of the guitar sound, this effect creates a phase shifting effect that gives a twisting, turning character to the sound. This effect cyclically varies the volume. Parameter/ Range Explanation Rate 0–100, BPM –BPM Speed of rotation * If you set this to BPM, the effect will synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. If this produces a cycle that is too fast, the effect will synchronize to 1/2 or 1/4 of the actual BPM.
Guitar effects parameter list ■ DELAY ■ COMPRESSOR: BASS MULTI This adds a delayed version of the guitar/bass sound, making the sound richer or creating a distinctive echo-like effect. This effect produces long sustain by making the volume of the input signal more uniform. You can also use this as a “limiter” to prevent distortion by holding down just the peaks of the sound.
Guitar effects parameter list ■ BASS AMP SIM (Bass amp simulator) This uses COSM technology to simulate the response of various bass amps. Parameter This effect controls a filter according to the volume of the bass being input. It produces a distinctive sound in which the filter follows your playing.
Guitar effects parameter list ■ ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR This effect can be applied to the sterile-sounding output from the pickup of an electro-acoustic guitar, giving it a richer character typical of sound recorded through a mic. Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Switches ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR on/off Low -50–0–+50 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. High -50–0–+50 Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range. Level 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the acoustic processor.
Chapter 6 Editing the TSC settings You can edit the settings of the “stereo three-band equalizer” and “ambience/reverb” provided by the TSC section, and store these settings as one of twenty user patches.
TSC patch editing Edit procedure 1. Press [TSC]. The TSC patch edit screen appears. fig.05-010d 2. Move the cursor to the TSC patch number, and select the TSC patch that you want to edit. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [TSC] to switch between Preset (P) and User (U). * Each time you press [TSC], TSC will turn on or off. * You can turn each effect on/off by moving the cursor to “EQ” or “AMP” and turning the VALUE dial. Effects that are off are shown in dotted lines.
TSC patch editing ■ Stereo equalizer parameters Parameter/ Range Explanation Other than Shelving (Peaking) Shelving-type Parameter/ Range Explanation High Gain (-20– +20 dB) + High Gain (-20– +20 dB) On/Off OFF, ON High Q (0.5–16.0) Stereo EQ on/off Gain 0 Input Gain -20–+20 dB Frequency Overall volume of the sound before it passes through the equalizer Low Gain -20–+20dB - Low range boost/cut amount High Freq (400 Hz–20.0 kHz) High Freq (400 Hz–20.0 kHz) Low Freq 20.0 Hz–12.
TSC patch editing Parameter/ Range Explanation Size 1–10 Size of the room being simulated ER Level 0–100 Volume of the early reflections Density 0–100 Density of the early reflections Rel Density 0–100 Density of the late reverberation Low Damp 0.10–1.00 Attenuation of the late reverberation’s low-frequency range L. Damp Freq 55 Hz–4.00 kHz Frequency at which the low-frequency region of the late reverberation begins to be attenuated The late reverberation in the region below the L.
Saving/Copying a TSC patch If you want to save a TSC patch you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user patch. Writing a TSC patch Here’s how to save an edited TSC patch. If you re-select a TSC patch, change pattern or song, or turn off the power before executing the Write procedure, your patch data will be lost. 1. In the TSC patch edit screen, move the cursor to “WRITE” and press [ENTER]. The TSC patch edit screen appears. fig.
Saving/Copying a TSC patch Copying a TSC patch 1. In the TSC patch edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER]. The TSC patch copy screen appears. fig.05-050d Copy source Copy destination 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the patch number you want to copy from. 3. Move the cursor to the copy-destination patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the patch number you want to copy to. 4. To execute the copy, press [ENTER].
Chapter 7 Creating an original kit (Kit Edit) Kit Edit lets you choose sounds and make settings for the drum part and for the bass part, and store your original kit in one of the 100 user kit memories.
Editing a kit Here’s the procedure for editing a kit. fig.06-010 Select the kit you want to edit Edit the drum part Edit the bass part * When shipped from the factory, the user kits contain the same settings as the preset kits. Selecting the kit you want to edit 1. Press [KIT]. The kit edit screen appears. fig.06-020d Editing the Drum part 1. Use [CURSOR] / desired edit screen. to select the 2. Move the cursor to the parameter you want to edit, and use the VALUE dial to edit the value.
Editing a kit ■ PAD (Edits for each key pad (Pad Parameters)) fig.06-040d Parameter/ Range Explanation IFX (OTHERS): The sound will be processed by the Others insert effect. The output destination will be as specified by the Output Assign setting of the insert effect (p. 108). IND. A: The sound will be output from the INDIVIDUAL A jack. To select the key pad you want to edit, proceed as follows: 1. Press [PAD] to switch the pad bank. IND. B: The sound will be output from the INDIVIDUAL B jack. IND.
Editing a kit Parameter/ Range Volume Explanation Decay Time see next Output destination for the sound MASTER: The sound will be output from the MASTER OUT jacks. Time Note off ■ INS. FX Three separate effects—KICK, SNARE, and OTHERS—are provided for the instruments. * The KICK and SNARE effects are monaural, and OTHERS is stereo. fig.06-300 IND. A: The sound will be output from the INDIVIDUAL A jack. IND. B: The sound will be output from the INDIVIDUAL B jack. IND.
Editing a kit Parameter/ Range COMP (Compressor) Explanation Low Freq 20 Hz–12.5 kHz Low range center frequency This effect compresses the volume of the input signal. It can also be used as a limiter to suppress only the peaks in order to prevent distortion. Low Q Switch to a shelving-type EQ, or adjust the steepness of the response curve around the center frequency of the Low equalizer Shelving, 0.5–16 Shelving-type + (Example) For INS. FX: KICK fig.
Editing a kit Editing the Bass part ■ PART COMMON (Common settings) fig.06-090d 1. Use [CURSOR] / desired edit screen. to select the 2. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the VALUE dial to edit the value. 3. When you have made the setting, press [EXIT] to return to the kit edit screen. In order to indicate that the kit settings have been temporarily changed, the kit number will be displayed as “*TMP.
Editing a kit Parameter/ Range Decay Time1 Volume Attack Lev Explanation Decay Time2 COMP (Compressor) This effect makes the volume of the input signal more regular, producing longer sustain. It can also be used as a limiter to suppress only the peaks in order to prevent distortion. This effect will also help make the sound more consistent. Rel. Time Decay Lev fig.06-120d Time Note off Note on ■ INS. FX (insert effect for the Bass part) * This effect is monaural. fig.06-310 INS.
Editing a kit AMP SIM (Bass amp simulator) This effect uses COSM technology to simulate the response of a bass amp. fig.06-130d Parameter/ Range Explanation Amp On/Off OFF, ON AMP SIM on/off Type see below Bass amp type CONCERT 810 Models an Ampeg SVT. SESSION Models an SWR SM-400. BASS 360 Models an Acoustic 360. T.E. Models a Trace Elliot AH600SMX. B-MAN Models a Fender Bassman 100. FLIP TOP Models an Ampeg B-15. BASS CLEAN Clean sound.
Saving/Copying a kit If you want to save a kit you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user kit. If you re-select a kit, change pattern or song, or turn off the power before executing the Write procedure, your kit data will be lost. Writing a kit 1. In the first kit edit screen, move the cursor to “WRITE” and press [ENTER]. The kit write screen appears. fig.06-150d Naming a kit You can assign a name (kit name) of up to twelve characters to each user kit. 1.
Saving/Copying a kit Copying a kit 1. In the first kit edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER]. The kit copy screen appears. fig.06-160d Copy source Copy destination 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source kit number, and use the VALUE dial to select the number of the kit that you want to copy. 3. Move the cursor to the copy-destination kit number, and use the VALUE dial to select the kit number to which you want to copy. 4. To execute the copy, press [ENTER].
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FAVORITE function You can register your favorite patterns/songs/ effect patches to one of the FAVORITE buttons so that they can be recalled simply by pressing that button. You can also register a combination, such as a pattern + effect patch or a song + effect patch. You can use the FAVORITE [1]-[4] buttons x 20 banks to register a total of eighty patterns, songs, or effect patches.
FAVORITE function Registering a favorite 1. While pattern/song playback is stopped, hold down [SHIFT] and press FAVORITE [BANK]. The Write Favorite screen appears. 7. To put in place your registrations, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and your registrations will be saved. When your registrations has been saved, the message will disappear. fig.07-020d 2. Move the cursor to the following items and use the VALUE dial to make settings.
Saving all current settings Here’s how you can save (write) all the following currently selected settings. Settings Write destination Pattern or song User pattern/song Kit User kit TSC TSC user patch Guitar effects Guitar effects user patch If you’ve been editing these settings in parallel, it is convenient to use this method to write all settings in a single operation, instead of having to move to the Write screen for each group of settings. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [WRITE] ([REC]).
System settings Adjusting the output signal (Output Setting) Here you can make final settings before the signal is sent from MASTER OUT. 1. Press [OUTPUT SETTING]. The Output Setting screen appears. fig.07-030d Parameter/ Range Explanation High EQ -20–+ 20 dB High range boost/cut amount Ambience 0–200% Ambience volume ■ GUITAR fig.07-050d 2. Use [CURSOR] desired screen. / to select the Parameter/ Range Explanation 3.
System settings When the currently setting have been saved, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Adjusting the sensitivity of the key pads (Pad Sens) Tuning the bass part Here’s how to set the reference pitch of the bass part. * The master tune setting is shared with the tuner reference pitch (p. 91). * This will not affect the drum part. 1. From the pattern or song play screen, press [EDIT].
System settings Using foot switches When Connecting the FS-5U fig.07-080 You can connect up to foot switches (such as the FS-6, FS-5U: sold separately) to the rear panel CTL 1, 2 jack and CTL 3, 4/EXP PEDAL jack, and use them to control the function you assign, such as playback start/stop. When Connecting the FS-6 PCS-31 fig.07-081 red Sw. 4 stereo 1/4” phone plug stereo 1/4” phone plug Sw. 4 Sw. 3 Sw. 2 Sw. 1 white Sw. 3 PCS-31 red Sw. 2 white Sw.
System settings 1. From the pattern or song play screen, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 2. Move the cursor to the “FOOT SWITCH” icon, and press [ENTER]. The Foot Switch setting screen appears. fig.07-090d 3. Move the cursor to Sw.1–4, and use the VALUE dial to choose the function that you want to assign to each foot switch. Value Explanation START The same function as pressing [ ]. STOP The same function as pressing [ ]. RESET The same function as pressing [ ].
System settings Adding a count-in If you add a count-in as described below, pressing [ ] will play a count-in before pattern/song playback begins. 1. From the pattern or song play screen, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 2. Move the cursor to the “PLAY OPTION” icon, and press [ENTER]. The Play Option screen appears. fig.
System settings Parameter/ Range Explanation TSC SelMod LINK, MANUAL TSC select mode LINK: The TSC patch specified individually for each pattern and song will be used for playback. Specifying the pattern at power-on Here’s how you can specify the pattern that will be selected immediately after the DR-880 is powered on. MANUAL: The currently selected TSC patch will be used for playing any pattern or song. 1. From the pattern or song play screen, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 4.
Chapter 9 Using MIDI About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a universal standard that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to exchange performance data and other information. By using MIDI cables to connect devices that have MIDI connectors, you enable them to send and receive data. MIDI connectors The DR-880 has MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors. MIDI IN This connector receives data from another MIDI device.
Playing the DR-880 from an external MIDI device/ Playing an external MIDI device from the DR-880 You can play the DR-880 by sending it performance data from an external MIDI device, or play an external MIDI device by operating the DR-880. fig.08-030d fig.08-040 MIDI sound module MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT 4. Move the cursor to “MIDI Ch. Drum” or “MIDI Ch. Bass,” and use the VALUE dial to specify the MIDI channel for each. Parameter/ Range Explanation MIDI Ch.
Playing the DR-880 from an external MIDI device/Playing an external MIDI device from the DR-880 Performance data used by the DR-880 MIDI message Drum Ch Bass Ch Note on/off Yes Bank select (CC#00) Yes Program change Yes Volume (CC#7) Yes Yes Yes RPN (Bend range) Yes Pitch bend Yes Note messages These messages are used to play the drum part and bass part. On a keyboard instrument, these messages indicate that a note has been played. Note messages carry the following information.
Synchronizing the DR-880 with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencer You can make the DR-880 play in synchronization with a digital recorder, MIDI sequencer, or rhythm machine. Master and slave When two or more devices are to be operated in synchronization, one device must be the master, while all the other devices become slaves. fig.08-020 MIDI OUT Sync Mode setting The Sync Mode setting specifies whether the DR-880 will operate as a slave or master. 1. With playback stopped, press [EDIT].
Synchronizing the DR-880 with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencer 5. When you’ve made the setting, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the currently setting will be saved. When the currently setting have been saved, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Tempo when operating as a slave When the DR-880 is operating as a slave, you can’t control the tempo from the DR-880 itself. Chap.
Recording an external MIDI device’s performance on the DR-880 Your performance on an external MIDI keyboard or MIDI pads can be recorded on the DR-880 in real time, or performance data from your MIDI sequencer or rhythm can be recorded on the DR-880. • If you want to record a performance from an external device, set the Sync Mode setting to “AUTO” (p. 128). • In order for the performance data to be received correctly, the transmitting and receiving devices must be set to the same channel.
Transmitting a DR-880 bulk dump/Receiving a bulk dump back to the DR-880 “Bulk Dump” refers to the process of sending DR-880 data to a MIDI sequencer or to another DR-880 unit. “Bulk Load” refers to the process of retrieving bulk data that’s been saved on a MIDI sequencer and loading it back into the DR-880, or receiving the bulk data being sent by another DR-880 unit.
Transmitting a DR-880 bulk dump/Receiving a bulk dump back to the DR-880 Parameter/ Range Explanation TSC: All TSC user patches GUITAR FX: All guitar effects user patches ■ Returning the transmitted data to the DR-880 (Bulk Load) Transmit the data from the connected MIDI device. fig.08-100 SYSTEM: System settings (output setting, LCD contrast, key pad sensitivity, master tune, foot switch, MIDI, count-in) 5. Press [ENTER]. The message “Now dumping...” will appear, and the bulk dump will begin.
Chapter 10 Using USB If you use a USB cable to connect between the DR-880’s USB connector and your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. SMF import ■ Connecting a computer Use the USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer. Purchase USB cables at computer stores or other retailers. You can create patterns by importing SMF (Standard MIDI File) data from your computer. Data backup and recovery You can save (back up) DR-880 user data on your computer.
Before you use USB Supported operating systems SMF import Data backup/ recover MIDI communication Windows XP/ 2000/Me or later Yes Yes Yes Windows 98/ 98SE No No Yes Mac OS 9 Yes Yes Yes Mac OS X Yes Yes Yes * If you’re importing SMF data or backing up/recovering data, the standard driver provided by the operating system will be installed automatically when you connect the DR-880 to your computer via USB.
Importing SMF data to create a pattern You can create a pattern by importing SMF (Standard MIDI File) data from your computer. Windows users 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer. The following SMF data cannot be imported.
Importing SMF data to create a pattern 8. Press [ENTER]. When connection with the PC has been established, the message will displayed “1.Copy one SMF” and “2.CloseConnection.” A “BOSS_DR-880” icon (or a “Removable disk (*:)” icon) will appear on your computer. fig.09-030 (Ex.) Windows 2000/Me users 1) Right-click the “DR-880” icon (or the “Removable disk (*:)” icon) in My Computer, and execute “Remove.” 2) Click the icon in the task tray, and click the message that indicates “Safely remove drive (*:)”.
Importing SMF data to create a pattern Macintosh users 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer. 2. With playback stopped, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “USB” icon and press [ENTER]. The USB menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “IMPORT” icon and press [ENTER]. The SMF import screen appears. * If USB Mode is set to “MIDI,” the message “Check USB Mode!” is displayed, and the SMF Import screen will not appear.
Backing up the DR-880’s data Windows users 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer. 2. With playback stopped, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “USB” icon and press [ENTER]. The USB menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “BACKUP” icon and press [ENTER]. The USB backup screen appears. * If USB Mode is set to “MIDI,” the message “Check USB Mode!” is displayed, and the SMF Backup screen will not appear.
Backing up the DR-880’s data Windows 2000/Me users 1) Right-click the “BOSS_DR-880” icon (or the “Removable disk (*:)” icon) in My Computer, and execute “Remove.” Macintosh users 2) Click the icon in the task tray, and click the message that indicates “Safely remove drive (*:)”. 2. With playback stopped, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. fig.09-200 Task bar Task tray 3) In the “Safely Remove Hardware” dialog box, click [OK]. 8. Press [EXIT].
Backing up the DR-880’s data 5. Double-click the “BOSS_DR-880” icon. The files from the DR-880 will be displayed on the computer. File name SYSTEM.DR8 UGFX.DR8 UKIT.DR8 USEQ.DR8 UTSC.DR8 Contents System settings Guitar effects user patches User kits User patterns and user songs TSC user patches 6. Copy the files to be backed up into a backup folder on your computer. It is good practice to create a new folder for the storage of backup data. 7. Close the USB connection.
Reading backup data back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover) Windows users 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer. 2. With playback stopped, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “USB” icon and press [ENTER]. The USB menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “RECOVER” icon and press [ENTER]. The USB recover screen appears. * If USB Mode is set to “MIDI,” the message “Check USB Mode!” is displayed, and the SMF Recover screen will not appear.
Reading backup data back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover) fig.09-031 If you press [EXIT] without performing step 8, the message “Disconnect, OK?” is displayed.In this case, press [EXIT] and then perform step 8. * If you press [ENTER], the connection between the DR880 and the computer will be forcibly terminated. In this case, it is possible that the recovery will be incomplete, causing the operation of the DR-880 to later become unstable. Macintosh users 1.
Exchanging MIDI messages with your computer (MIDI Communication) Driver installation and settings In order to allow MIDI communication between the DR-880 and your computer, you must first install the USB MIDI driver. * The USB MIDI driver is included on the CD-ROM “DR-880 Driver.” Installing the USB MIDI driver The program and procedure for installing the USB MIDI driver will depend on the computer system you are using. Please read “InstallManualE.
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Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) You can restore the DR-880 to the condition it was in when it left the factory. This operation is called “Factory Reset.” When you execute Factory Reset, the user data will return to its factory-set condition. If the DR-880 contains important data you want to keep, use Bulk Dump (p. 131) to save the data on an external MIDI device, or use USB backup (p. 138) to save the data on the computer before you execute Factory Reset. 1.
Troubleshooting Problems with the sound Loop playback doesn’t occur when you press [LOOP] No sound ❐ Could you be in Pattern mode? ❐ Could the MASTER VOLUME be set to the minimum? (p. 13) ❐ Could the Loop End setting be greater than the number of measures in the song? (p. 77, p. 82) ❐ Could the PART LEVEL DRUM knob be set to the minimum? (p. 13) ❐ Could the PART LEVEL BASS knob be set to the minimum? (p.
Message List Buffer full! Now working... Cause 1: Too many MIDI messages were received all at once, and the DR-880 was unable to process all of them. Action 1: Reduce the volume of the MIDI messages being sent by the transmitting device. Cause 2: You attempted to play back an excessive amount of data, and the DR-880 was unable to process all of it. Action 2: Reduce the amount of data being played back, or slow down the playback tempo. Cause: Data is being processed.
Parameter List Pattern Parameter Pattern name Range Reset Value 14 characters INFO Beat Measures1–999 Tempo Arrange Key Rec.Key Key Shift Kit Number TSC Switch TSC Number 4/4 2/4–8/4, 4/8–16/8 4 20–260 OFF, ON -, C–B, Cm–Bm C–B, Cm–Bm -12–+12 P001–P100, U001–U100 OFF, ON P01–P20, U01–U20 120 OFF C 0 P001 ON P01 Song Parameter Song name INFO Init.
Parameter List Parameter LCD Contrast PAD Pad Sens MASTER TUNE Mastr Tune FOOT SWITCH Sw. 1–Sw. 4 PLAY OPTION/COUNT IN Measures Inst Level PLAY OPTION/OTHERS Kit SelMod TSC SelMod PowerOnPtn MIDI/SETTING MIDI Ch. Drum MIDI Ch. Bass Rx MIDI Vol Sync Mode Device ID USB/MODE USB Mode 150 Range Reset Value 1–16 9 0–10 5 435–445 Hz 440 Hz START, STOP, RESET, START/STOP, RST+STA/STP, TAP TEMPO, LOOP, PTN/SNG INC, PTN/SNG DEC, G.FX ON/OFF, G.FX Pt. INC, G.FX Pt. DEC, FAVORITE 1–4, FAVOR. INC, FAVOR.
Preset Data List Instrument No. Kick Dry Kick 1 Dry Kick 2 Dry Kick 3 Dry Kick 4 Dry Kick 5 Dry Kick 6 Rock Kick1 Rock Kick2 RockDryKck DryHybdKck ReverbKick StdioKick1 StdioKick2 Warm Kick Hush Kick Hush Kick2 Wide Kick1 Wide Kick2 Reg.Kick 1 Reg.Kick 2 RckCmpKck1 RckCmpKck2 Jazz Kick Jz DryKick Maple Kick HybridKick Verb Kick Round Kick Power Kick Sharp Kick Old Kick Elec Kick MdverbKick TightKick1 TightKick2 HipHopKck1 HipHopKck2 R&B Kick 1 R&B Kick 2 R&B Kick 3 R&B Kick 4 R&B Kick 5 No.
Preset Data List No. 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 Name Wild Stick Stdio1Stck Stdio2Stck Reg.
Preset Data List No. 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 Name No. WoodBlockH WoodBlockL Mute Cuica Open Cuica TriangleMt TriangleOp Tambourin1 Tambourin2 Shaker 1 Shaker 2 Sleighbell Wind Chime Castanet Mute Surdo Open Surdo OpPandeiro MtPandeiro Asian Gong Vibraslap Snap Club Snap TR707 Tamb CR78 Guiro CR78 Beat 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 Name No.
Preset Data List Kit No.
Preset Data List TSC Patch No. P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 Name AMBIENCE 1 AMBIENCE 2 AMBIENCE 3 SMALL ROOM MEDIUM ROOM RICH ROOM SMALL HALL WARM HALL RICH HALL LIGHT PLATE No. P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 Name COOL PLATE RICH PLATE BRIGHT ROOM TIGHT ROOM HEAVY ROOM TIGHT HALL POWER PLATE Lo-Fi PLATE CATHEDRAL STADIUM Effect Patch No.
Preset Data List Pattern Category No. 001 Cool Groove No.
Preset Data List No. Name 121 Alt Rock 2 122 Alt Rock 3 Category Alt Rock No. Name Category 164 R&B Shuffle 165 Cool R&B No.
Preset Data List No. Name Category 250 Jazz Waltz 1 251 Jazz Waltz 2 No.
Preset Data List No. Name Category No. Name 379 R&B 1 422 Garage 2 380 R&B 2 423 Break Beats 1 381 R&B 3 424 Break Beats 2 382 R&B 4 425 Drum’n’Bass 1 383 R&B 5 R&B Dance 426 Drum’n’Bass 2 Category No.
Control Change 7 0 6, 38 100, 101 Key’s Channel’s After Touch Pitch Bend Note On Note Off True Voice Velocity Note Number: O O O O O X O O O X X O X O X X O 9n V=1–127 X 0–127 ************** 0–127 0–127 Mode 3 X Mode 3 X Default Messages Altered Mode ************** 1–16 1–16 1–16 1–16 Recognized Default Changed Transmitted MIDI Implementation Chart Basic Channel Function... Model DR-880 Dr.
: True Number Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Notes X X X X O X O O *7 *6 *6 *6 0–99 Kit Change Relationship between Percussion instrument and Note number is common to transmit and receive. Some sounds may not play at the correct pitch. Can be set to O or X. Used to specify preset/user kits. When Sync mode is MIDI, this message can not transmitted. When Sync mode is INTERNAL, this message can not received. When Sync mode is INTERNAL or REMOTE, this message can not received.
Specifications DR-880: Dr.Rhythm Maximum Polyphony 32 voices * Depending on the bass tone used, maximum polyphony may be lower. 440 40 Dimensions 500 500 Weight Songs User: 273 (W) x 242 (D) x 72 (H) mm 10-3/4 (W) x 9-9/16 (D) x 2-7/8 (H) inches 1.4 kg / 3 lbs 2 oz (excluding AC adaptor) Accessories 100 Maximum Note Storage Approx. 30,000 notes * This may be smaller than this depending on the contents of created pattern and song.
Index Symbols *TMP ...................................................... 87, 100, 106, 110 A AC IN ............................................................................. 16 ACO MULTI ........................................................... 43, 92 Acoustic Multi .............................................................. 43 ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR ........................................... 98 Algorithm ................................................................ 43, 86 AMB ....................
Index FILL IN .............................................................. 15, 60, 70 Fill-In .................................................................. 38, 60, 70 FLANGER ..................................................................... 95 FOOT SWITCH .......................................................... 122 Foot Switch ................................................................. 121 FS-5U ............................................................................ 121 FS-6 .......
Index O Q OCT ................................................................................ 56 OCT. SHIFT .................................................................. 59 ON-BASS ....................................................................... 59 Operating System ...................................................... 134 OS ................................................................................. 134 Out Assign ....................................
Index STRAIGHT .................................................................... 72 Sync Mode ................................................................... 128 Synchronize ................................................................ 128 T Tap Tempo .............................................................. 50, 81 Template .................................................................. 71–72 Tempo .............................................. 26, 38–39, 50, 53, 81 TEMPO (TAP) .........
USING THE UNIT SAFELY 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.
Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, the owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
