Boss Audio Systems BR-1600CD Bedienungsanleitung

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    Owner’s Manual *03343912-10* 03343912 07-12-AN Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 2–3; p. 4–5). These sections provide important information concern[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

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    3 012b • 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” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occur[...]

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    4 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 ove[...]

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    5 IMPORTANT NOTES 561 • Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, FV-500L, or FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. 562 • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions[...]

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    6 Precautions Regarding the Hard Disk The BR-1600CD contains an internal hard disk. This device is of an extremely high-precision design, and it can be easily damage d if not used and handled correctly. To ensure that the hard disk is being handled properly, you must adhere to the following: Important Performance and Image Data Once a hard disk fai[...]

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    7 Before Using CD-R/RW Discs Two different types of recordable disc can be used with the BR-1600CD—namely, CD-R discs and CD-RW discs. What is a CD-R disc? CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) is a CD to which data can be written. It is not possible to erase or move the data that has been written. This type of disc should be used to create audio CDs th[...]

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    8 Before Using CD-R/RW Discs Compatibility of CD-R/RW discs and drives ● Ensure that the recommended type of CD-R/RW discs are always used. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to an increase in the frequency of write errors. ● Even when the recommended type of disc is used, there is still a possibility that write errors can occur. Pleas[...]

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    9 About the CD-ROM “Discrete Drums” A CD-ROM is supplied with the BR-1600CD. The CD-ROM includes a variety of drum phrases created by Discrete Drums. These professionally recorded drum parts are saved as Loop Phrases that can easily be imported directly into the BR-1600CD and used in your songs. Drum phrases are categorized and sorted under eac[...]

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    10 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 4 Precautions Regarding the Hard Disk ..................................................6 Before Using CD-R/RW Discs ..............................[...]

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    11 Contents Section 1 Advanced Use ............... 41 Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) .......42 Manual punch in and punch out .............................................................................................. 42 Performing manual punch in and punch out using [REC] ...........................................[...]

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    12 Contents Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) ..................................... 56 Precautions when editing tracks ............................................................................................. 56 Copying audio data (Track Copy) ........................................................................................... [...]

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    13 Contents 6. BASS MULTI .............................................................................................................................. 86 7. COSM BASS AMP ..................................................................................................................... 86 8. COSM COMP BASS AMP...................................[...]

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    14 Contents Pitch Shifter ............................................................................................................................. 102 Preamp ..................................................................................................................................... 103 Ring Modulator ..................................[...]

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    15 Contents Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) ..............................123 Makeup of Speaker Modeling ................................................................................................ 123 Connecting external monitor speakers ...........................................................[...]

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    16 Contents Section 3 Using Rhythm .............. 145 Makeup of Drum/Bass/Loop Phrase .................................................146 Drums ...................................................................................................................................... 146 Bass .............................................................[...]

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    17 Contents Copying bass patterns ........................................................................................................... 173 Deleting bass patterns ........................................................................................................... 174 Loading bass patterns from the CD-R/RW drive (SMF Import) ...........[...]

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    18 Contents Using a metronome ............................................................................200 Setting the track type ............................................................................................................. 200 Playing a metronome ...................................................................................[...]

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    19 Contents Synchronizing a MIDI sequencer to the playback time using MTC ................................... 226 Changing the TIME field display.............................................................................................. 228 Synchronizing a MIDI device by recording its tempo changes on the BR-1600CD (Sync Track) .......... 228 Se[...]

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    20 Contents Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) ........................................... 248 With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 248 With Macintosh .......................................................................[...]

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    21 Contents Appendices ................................ 273 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 274 Error Messages ................................................................................... 277 Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons ......................................... 280 [...]

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    22 Introduction to the BR-1600CD Main Features ■ Ease of use The BR-1600CD has been designed so that even beginners will be able to use it in the same way as a standard tape recorder. In addition, it features a large LCD screen for the presentation of all types of information in graphic format. Regardless of whether you want to record your band, [...]

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    23 Introduction to the BR-1600CD ■ Saving of mixer settings The term Scene is used to describe a batch of BR-1600CD mixer and effect settings, and up to 100 scenes can be set up and stored for each song. Accordingly, these settings can be conveniently recalled whenever you are balancing volumes during mix-down, comparing the sound of different ef[...]

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    24 Panel Descriptions Control Surface fig.05-01a 1. INPUT SENS knobs These knobs are used to adjust the sensitivity of the corresponding input jacks. Note that the INPUT SENS 1 knob also adjusts the sensitivity of the GUITAR/BASS jack. 2. PEAK indicators These indicators allow you to confirm whether or not the audio being input via the correspondin[...]

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    25 Panel Descriptions MULTI-TRACK: All input sources are selected in MULTI-TRACK mode. When this mode is used, each source will be recorded on the corresponding track (i.e., 1 through 8 or 9/10 through 15/16). STEREO TRACKS: All input sources are selected in STEREO TRACKS mode. In this case, the audio from the input sources will be mixed in stereo [...]

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    26 Panel Descriptions fig.05-01b 11. AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT The AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT section is used to make settings for the auto punch in/out function. ON/OFF button: This button is used to turn the auto punch function on and off. The button’s indicator will light up when auto punch is on. IN button: Sets the punch-in position. When pressed, the curren[...]

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    27 Panel Descriptions 18. REC (record) button This is the BR-1600CD’s record button, and in addition to normal recording, it is also used to perform manual punch-in and punch-out. This button’s indicator will turn red and begin to flash when the BR-1600CD is standing by to start recording, and this will change to a steady red when recording is [...]

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    28 Panel Descriptions fig.05-01c 28. SPEAKER MODELING button Use this button to turn the Speaker Modeling on and off, and also to call up a screen for setting of its parameters. “Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling)” (p. 123) 29. V-LINK button The V-Link function is used to control external video equip[...]

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    29 Panel Descriptions 36. TRACK TYPE SELECT button Calls up a screen for selecting track types. Tracks 11/12 through 15/16 can each be set to one of two track types— namely, tracks used for recording audio or tracks used for rhythm arrangement components such as Loop Phrases, Bass, and Drums. Possible settings for these tracks are as follows: “[...]

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    30 Panel Descriptions CD-R/RW drive fig.05-02 The BR-1600CD uses this drive unit to read from, write to, and play CD-R/RW discs. Before you use the CD-R/RW drive, it is important that you first of all read “Before Using CD-R/RW Discs” (p. 7). 1. Disc tray Place the CD-R/RW discs on this tray. 2. Access indicator This indicator will light up whe[...]

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    31 Panel Descriptions Display fig.05-03 Displays the menu screen, parameter setting screen, or other information, depending on the type of settings being made. If the screen content is difficult to see, refer to “Adjusting the display’s contrast” (Basic Operation; p. 10). 1. Song Name This box displays the name of the currently selected song.[...]

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    32 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.05-04 1. POWER switch Use this switch to turn the BR-1600CD on and off (Basic Operation; p. 8). 2. DC IN (AC adaptor) jack Connect the BR-1600CD’s AC adaptor to this jack. In order to prevent accidents, avoid using any AC adaptor other than the AC adaptor supplied with this unit. 3. Cord hook Loop the AC adapt[...]

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    33 Panel Descriptions 9. FOOT SW jack Use this jack to connect a separately sold foot switch (such as the Roland DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U). With a foot switch connected, you can use it to carry out remote-control operations such as the start and stop of playback or punch- in/out. “Using a foot switch” (Basic Operation; p. 12) 10. EXP PEDAL jack Use t[...]

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    34 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.05-05 1. GUITAR/BASS jack This high-impedance input jack is used to directly connect guitar or bass. The INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack (or XLR connector) and the GUITAR/BASS jack share the same internal circuitry, and when a connection has been made to both of these input jacks, the GUITAR/BASS jack will be selected autom[...]

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    35 Extra information on jacks and connectors Input jacks and connectors These jacks and connectors are used to input audio to the BR- 1600CD. GUITAR/BASS jack This high-impedance input jack (1/4” phone plug type) is used to directly connect guitar or bass. You can use this jack whenever INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/ BASS], [MULTI-TRACK], or [STEREO TRACK[...]

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    36 Extra information on jacks and connectors Output jacks and connectors These jacks and connectors are used to output audio from the BR-1600CD. LINE OUT jacks The LINE OUT jacks (stereo RCA phono plug type) are used to output audio in stereo and at line level. The BR-1600CD’s playback audio, performance of drum, bass, Loop Phrase, and monitored [...]

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    37 Extra information on jacks and connectors USB connector This B-type connector is used to connect with a host computer. (USB: Universal Serial Bus) The BR-1600CD is compatible with USB version 1.1. By connecting it with the USB connector of a PC using a commercially available USB cable, you can transfer song data, .wav files and other similar inf[...]

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    38 Common operations and display items Top screen fig.06-01d Displayed shortly after the power is turned on, this is the main BR-1600CD screen. Among other important information, the top screen presents the name of the currently selected song, the current position within the song, the level meters, and remaining recording time on the hard disk. Reg[...]

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    39 Common operations and display items PAGE SCROLL buttons fig.06-06 When “ ” and/or “ ” is displayed on the left and right of the screen, respectively, it will indicate that the BR-1600CD could not fit all of the relevant content on-screen and that some content is hidden in the direction of the arrow. The PAGE SCROLL buttons [ ] and [ ] ar[...]

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    40 Common operations and display items TIME/VALUE dial fig.06-05 The TIME/VALUE dial is used to change the cursor position, values, or characters. In the case of values, these are increased when the dial is turned clockwise, and reduced when the dial is turned counterclockwise. VALUE 1/PAN, VALUE 2, VALUE 3, and VALUE 4 knobs fig.06-07 These knobs [...]

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    41 Section 1 Advanced Use Section 1 Advanced Use BR-1600_R_e.book 41 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    42 Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken ( Punch In/Out) You may occasionally make a mistake during a recording, or the performance may not turn out the way the musician intended. In such cases, you can use functions known as punch in and punch out to re-record specific parts of the performance. Specifically, punch in refers to an action w[...]

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    43 Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) Section 1 Performing manual punch in and punch out using a foot switch If you intend to use a foot switch (such as the optional Roland DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U) to activate punch in and punch out, it should be connected to the BR-1600CD at this time. Use the following procedure to set the a[...]

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    44 Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) * If you want to cancel this position and/or register a new point for punch out, hold down [DELETE] and press [OUT]. The punch out position will be cleared and [OUT] will turn off. * Note that the punch in and punch out positions must be at least 0.5 seconds apart. Accordingly, the pu[...]

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    45 Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) Section 1 Repeating recording in a specific section ( Loop Recording) When the BR-1600CD’s repeat function is used in combination with punch in and punch out, the recorded section will be played back automatically so you can hear what you have recorded. In addition, if you find that[...]

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    46 Using V-Tracks Although the BR-1600CD is a 16-track multi-track recorder, you can select any one of sixteen V-Tracks for each of these tracks. In this way, you can use the BR-1600CD as if it were actually a 256-track multi-track recorder. In other words, V- Tracks can be used to make multiple recordings of guitar solos, vocals, etc. without havi[...]

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    47 Using V-Tracks Section 1 Assigning names to V-Tracks (Track Name) Names can be assigned to any or all of the BR-1600CD’s 256 V-Tracks. Although a name corresponding to the Input Select (i.e., Track Name) used for a V-Track is assigned automatically when it is initially recorded to, you can easily edit this name later on. 1. Press [V-TRACK]. Th[...]

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    48 Placing markers in your song ( Marker) The BR-1600CD’s Marker function allows you to place markers at the required points in a song. You can then jump quickly to any registered marker position by simply indicating its number. In addition, this function also proves extremely useful during the editing process. Up to 100 markers can be positioned[...]

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    49 Placing markers in your song (Marker) Section 1 Editing markers Moving markers 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d 2. Move the cursor to the MARKER icon and press [ENTER/YES]. If the MARKER icon is not currently being shown on the display, use the [ ] and [ ] PAGE SCROLL buttons to move to the page containing this[...]

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    50 Placing markers in your song (Marker) Note that if a marker that has already been named is designated as a song division marker, the original name will be deleted. 3. Save the current song (p. 72). Changing scenes assigned to markers The BR-1600CD allows you to assign scenes to markers so that they can be recalled automatically during playback. [...]

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    51 Section 1 Registering and recalling mixer settings ( Scene) The BR-1600CD allows you to register up to 100 batches of mixer and effect settings per song. Each of these batches of settings is referred to as a Scene, and they can be quickly and easily recalled whenever needed. For example, if you wish to compare different mix balances during mixdo[...]

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    52 Recalling scenes automatically during recording or playback (Auto Scene) The BR-1600CD allows you to assign scenes to markers so that they can be recalled automatically when recording or playback reaches the corresponding marker positions. Referred to as Auto Scene, this function makes it possible for track faders, effects, etc. to be controlled[...]

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    53 Recalling scenes automatically during recording or playback (Auto Scene) Section 1 Disabling Auto Scene Auto Scene can actually hinder your work in certain situations if settings are automatically restored while you are manually operating track faders and the like. In such cases, use the following procedure to disable Auto Scene and prevent it f[...]

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    54 Finding the start or end of a section of audio (Scrub/Preview) The Scrub function: When you are editing a song, you will often need to know exactly where a section of audio starts or exactly where to set up the punch in position for the automatic start of recording. the BR-1600CD provides a convenient Scrub function that you can use to locate th[...]

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    55 Finding the start or end of a section of audio (Scrub/Preview) Section 1 Changing the scrubbing direction The BR-1600CD allows you to perform scrubbing either to or from the current position. Use the following procedure to change this scrubbing direction. fig.14-02 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-50d 2. Move the c[...]

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    56 Editing a recorded performance ( Track Edit) The BR-1600CD allows you to edit the makeup of your song using a host of functions such as the copying or moving of sections of audio within a track or to different tracks. Precautions when editing tracks Remember to always save your song if you want to store the track edits that you have made. In the[...]

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    57 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Section 1 COPY + INS (insert) fig.15-07d The Track Copy screen will appear, allowing you to select the tracks and V-Tracks to be used as the copy source and destination. If you select COPY + INS, an empty space of the required length will first of all be inserted at the copy destination, and then the s[...]

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    58 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Moving audio data (Track Move) The Track Move function allows you to move a specified section of audio data to a new location. When audio data has been moved from its original position, a blank space will be left behind. You can also use this function to move audio data from a number of tracks in a sin[...]

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    59 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Section 1 Example 4: Moving audio data with MOVE + INS fig.15-29 If you are using MOVE + INS, it will not be possible to specify the same track as the source and destination. 4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the tracks and V-Tracks to be used as the source and destination. fig.15-30d I[...]

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    60 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Exchanging audio data (Track Exchange) The Track Exchange function allows you to exchange the all recorded data between two different tracks. Example: Exchanging all data between Tracks 1 and 2 fig.15-33 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d 2. Move the cursor to the TRACK[...]

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    61 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Section 1 Inserting a blank space between audio data (Track Insert) The Track Insert function allows you to insert a blank space at a specific location. If you want to add a new phrase to the middle of a section of audio data, use this function to add a blank space of the same length as the new phrase,[...]

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    62 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) If a time value is used to specify the Start point and you then switch the specification method to measures or markers, a plus (+) character may be displayed to warn that the indicated position is not the same as the actual position. If you are specifying these items as measure locations, you can elimi[...]

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    63 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Section 1 fig.15-52d Pressing [F1] (DISP.FMT.) at this time will allow you to select how the positions will be specified (i.e., by measure, time, or marker). The following parameters should now be set. START (Start point): This parameter is used to specify the start point of the audio data to be delete[...]

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    64 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) 4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the track and V-Track containing the unwanted audio data. If a name has been assigned to the selected track, it will be displayed at this time. fig.15-57d 5. If you want to erase audio data from other tracks using the same settings (for range, etc.), mo[...]

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    65 Section 1 Maximizing the volume levels of data recorded to the tracks (Normalize) The Normalize function raises the volume of prerecorded track data to the highest level possible. 1. Press [UTILITY] The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d 2. Move the cursor to the TRACK icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F3] (TRACK[...]

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    66 Maximizing the volume levels of data recorded to the tracks (Normalize) If you are normalizing the entire track from beginning to end, press [F3] (SELECT ALL). 6. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “PERCENT” then set the normalization volume with the TIME/VALUE dial. fig.15-74d PERCENT: This parameter sets the amplitude (1 to 100%) with resp[...]

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    67 Section 1 Organizing your songs Displaying song details (Song Information) Use Song Information to display the following information for the currently selected song. ● Song number ● Song name ● Song protection (on or off) ● Whether recording or editing has been carried out ● Disk memory used for the song Disk memory is displayed in uni[...]

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    68 Organizing your songs Copying songs (Song Copy) Songs that you have saved on your hard disk can be copied to create new songs. fig.16-05 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d 2. Move the cursor to the SONG icon and press [ENTER/ YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F2] (SONG) if the SONG icon is currently displayed. [...]

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    69 Organizing your songs Section 1 Erasing songs (Song Erase) Use this function to erase songs from your hard disk. fig.16-05 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d 2. Move the cursor to the SONG icon and press [ENTER/ YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F2] (SONG) if the SONG icon is currently displayed. The Song Menu [...]

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    70 Organizing your songs Making the most of hard disk capacity (Song Optimize) When you overwrite or erase audio data by overdubbing, punch in/out recording, or track editing, this audio data will not actually be deleted from the BR-1600CD’s hard disk. In certain cases, the amount of hard disk space used to store this unneeded audio data may beco[...]

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    71 Organizing your songs Section 1 Protecting a song ( Song Protect) Even if you have saved an important song to the BR-1600CD’s hard disk, there is always a possibility that you can accidentally overwrite audio data and loose irreplaceable recordings. However, you can use the Song Protect function to ensure that valuable audio data is protected [...]

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    72 Organizing your songs Naming a song (Song Name) When you create a new song, the BR-1600CD will automatically name it “SONG 001” or something similar. If all songs are named in this way, however, it will be difficult to tell them apart. It is recommended that you name your songs appropriately so that they can be conveniently managed later on.[...]

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    73 Section 2 Using Effects Section 2 Using Effects BR-1600_R_e.book 73 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    74 Makeup of BR-1600CD effects The BR-1600CD contains the following types of effects. ● Insert effects (p. 76) Insert effects are applied to input audio and are capable of changing the sound in a wide range of different ways. By changing the way an insert effect is connected, you can have it be applied not only to the input audio, but also to a t[...]

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    75 Makeup of BR-1600CD effects Section 2 Delay: A delay is a little bit like an echo. It can add a sense of spaciousness and depth to the sound. In addition, when this effect is applied to instruments that play melodies, it can make their performance sound smoother or can add an extra bounce to their rhythm. Doubling: This effect sets up a tiny tim[...]

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    76 Using insert effects This section will provide a description of the methods for changing and saving the various parameters for insert effects. Rather than being restricted to usage only during recording, the BR-1600CD’s insert effects can also be used with a specific track during playback or with the mix created from various tracks. For more d[...]

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    77 Using insert effects Section 2 Makeup of effect patches An effect patch is a named set of data that specifies the various audio parameters for a single effect algorithm. Meanwhile, each effect algorithm consists of a series of effect blocks that have been combined in a manner that achieves the algorithm’s purpose. For example, the COSM OD GUIT[...]

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    78 Using insert effects 5. Press [F3] (=>PRM.). The cursor will jump to the parameter area on the right of the screen, and you will now be able to change the parameter settings. fig.31-03d 6. Move the cursor to the parameter whose setting you want to change and select a new value using the TIME/ VALUE dial. 7. If you also want to edit other effe[...]

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    79 Using insert effects Section 2 Changing effect block connections When you have selected the COSM OD GUITAR AMP effects algorithm, you will be able to freely modify the way in which the algorithm's internal effect blocks are connected. As a result, you will be able to try out a wide range of different effect sequences in the same way as if y[...]

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    80 Using insert effects Switching compressors, equalizers, and low-cut filters between stereo and mono When the 8CH COMP EQ algorithm has been selected, you will be able to set the effect blocks for adjacent inputs (e.g., INPUT 1 and INPUT 2, or INPUT 3 and INPUT 4) to stereo operation (Stereo Link). As a result, the BR-1600CD allows you to apply e[...]

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    81 Using insert effects Section 2 Saving insert effect settings (Effect Patch Write) Modified effect settings are saved by writing them together with a new patch name. 1. Press [F1] (NAME) on the Effects Edit screen. fig.31-05d 2. Move the cursor to the characters in the patch name you want to change and select new characters using the TIME/VALUE d[...]

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    82 Using insert effects Copying insert effect settings (Effect Patch Copy) The BR-1600CD’s function for copying patches proves extremely useful when you want to create a number of effect patches with slightly different settings. 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY) on the Effects Edit screen. The Effects Patch Write/Copy screen will appear. fig.31-06d 2. M[...]

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    83 Using insert effects Section 2 About insert effect connections You can select any of the following connection patterns for the insert effects. INPUT 1–INPUT 8, INPUT 1/2–INPUT 7/8, INPUT 1-8, INPUT MIX (NORMAL): This setting inserts the effect into the corresponding input channel(s). This is the standard connection pattern, and it allows you[...]

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    84 Using insert effects Using an expression pedal When you connect an expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H) to the rear panel’s EXP PEDAL jack, you will be able control certain effect parameters using your feet. fig.53-00 • It is important that you use the specified type of expression pedal (such as the separately a[...]

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    85 Section 2 Insert effect algorithm list The algorithms (the available effects and their connection order) that can be used as an insert effect are shown below. The algorithms that can be selected will differ for each bank. To select the algorithm that you wish to use, first select the effect bank that includes that algorithm, and then refer to th[...]

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    86 Insert effect algorithm list 4. COSM COMP GUITAR AMP This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitars. In addition to a COSM compressor/limiter, it uses a preamp and speaker simulator to produce characteristic amp sounds. fig.31-15 COSM Comp/Limiter PreAmp Speaker Simulator 4Band Equalizer/Wah - 4Band Equalizer - Wah Noise Suppressor Foot Vo[...]

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    87 Insert effect algorithm list Section 2 8. COSM COMP BASS AMP This is a multi-effect designed for bass. In addition to a COSM compressor/limiter, it uses a preamp and speaker simulator to produce characteristic amp sounds. fig.31-19 COSM Comp/Limiter PreAmp Speaker Simulator 4Band Equalizer/Wah - 4Band Equalizer - Wah Noise Suppressor Foot Volume[...]

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    88 Insert effect algorithm list 12. MIC MODELING This modifies the sound recorded using a conventional dynamic mic, lapel mic, or direct line, making it sound as though it had been recorded using an expensive condenser mic or a special studio mic. The mic simulator can also simulate proximity effects. fig.31-23 Mic Converter Bass Cut Filter Distanc[...]

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    89 Insert effect algorithm list Section 2 16. VO+AC.SIM This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a vocal part and electric guitar. It allows you to make the electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar. fig.31-27 (MIC) Compressor 4Band Equalizer Noise Suppressor Delay (GUITAR) Acoustic Guitar Simulator Compressor Noise Suppressor De[...]

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    90 Insert effect parameter functions Acoustic Guitar Simulator This simulates the sound of an acoustic guitar. It allows you to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to those of an acoustic guitar. It will be easier to achieve the desired effect if you set the pickup selector of your guitar to the front position. * This effect can be use[...]

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    91 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 3 Band Equalizer This is the 3-band equalizer. * This effect can be used when “8CH COMP EQ” algorithm is selected. High Type SHLV, PEAK Sets the equalizer type for the high range. SHLV: This selects the shelving type equalization. PEAK: This selects the peaking type equalization. High Gain -20–+2[...]

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    92 Insert effect parameter functions Bass Simulator This simulates the sound of a bass guitar. You can use it to recreate the sound of a bass guitar while playing an electric guitar. Note that you should avoid playing chords when using the Bass Simulator. Effect On/Off OFF, ON This parameter turns the bass simulator effect on or off. Character LOOS[...]

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    93 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 High Rate 0–100 This adjusts the speed of the chorus effect for the high frequency range. High Depth 0–100 This adjusts the depth of the chorus effect for the high frequency range. If you wish to use this as a doubling effect, use a setting of “0.” High Pre-Dly 0.0 ms–40.0 ms This adjusts the[...]

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    94 Insert effect parameter functions COSM Comp/Limiter (COSM Compressor/Limiter) This effect can be used to produce a long sustain sound by evening out volume levels in the input signal. In addition, you can also use it as a limiter to suppress only peaks in the volume and prevent distortion. A limiter is an effect that prevents distortion by suppr[...]

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    95 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 Treble -50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range. Level 0–100 Adjusts the overall volume of the overdrive/distortion sound. COSM PreAmp&Speaker COSM technology plays an indispensable role in simulating the distinguishing characteristics of various guitar amps in the “Preamp” sec[...]

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    96 Insert effect parameter functions Speaker Type Mic Setting CENTER, 1 cm–10 cm This simulates the microphone position. “CENTER” simulates the condition that the microphone is set in the middle of the speaker cone. “1-10 cm” means that the microphone is moved away from the center of the speaker cone. Mic Level 0–100 Adjusts the volume [...]

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    97 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 Delay This effect creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the direct sound. Effect On/Off OFF, ON This parameter turns the delay effect on or off. Type SINGLE, PAN This parameter selects the type of delay to be used. SINGLE: A simple delay. Pan: The delayed sound is panned across the lef[...]

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    98 Insert effect parameter functions Enhancer By adding sounds that are out-of-phase with the direct sound, this effect enhances the definition of the sound and makes it more present in the mix. Effect On/Off OFF, ON This parameter turns the enhancer effect on or off. Sensitivity 0–100 Adjusts the manner in which the enhancer will be applied with[...]

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    99 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 Limiter A limiter is an effect that prevents distortion by suppressing input signals in excess of a specific value (i.e., the threshold). Effect On/Off OFF, ON This parameter turns the limiter effect on or off. ■ When “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” algorithm is selected Threshold 0–100 Adjust this parame[...]

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    100 Insert effect parameter functions Effect Level 0–100 Adjusts the overall volume of the lo-fi sound. Direct Level 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. Modify Filter This parameter selects the filter type. Cutoff Freq 0–100 This parameter adjusts the cutoff frequency. Resonance 0–100 This parameter adjusts the resonance. Gain 0?[...]

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    101 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 Pan With the volume level of the left and right sides alternately changing, when playing sound in stereo, you can get an effect that makes the guitar sound appear to fly back and forth between the speakers. * This effect can be used in the “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” algorithm when FX “FX Select” par[...]

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    102 Insert effect parameter functions Pitch Shifter This effect moves the pitch of the original sound up or down within a range of two octaves. * If the “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” algorithm is selected, this effect can be used if “PS” is selected for the “FX Select” of the FX. If other than “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” algorithm is selected, this[...]

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    103 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 Preamp This effect is used to adjust the distortion and tone of guitar sounds. * When Bass, Middle, and Treble are all set to 0, certain Amp Type settings may result in no sound being output. Effect On/Off OFF, ON Turns the preamp effect on or off. Amp Type This sets the type of preamp to be used. The[...]

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    104 Insert effect parameter functions Ring Modulator This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound will be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. Effect On/Off OFF, ON This parameter turns the ring modulator effect on or off. Frequency 0–100 This adjusts the frequency o[...]

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    105 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 Sub Equalizer This adjusts the tone as a sub equalizer. A parametric type is adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. * This effect can be used in the “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” algorithm when FX “FX Select” parameter is set to “SEQ.” Effect On/Off OFF, ON This parameter turns the sub e[...]

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    106 Insert effect parameter functions Vibrato This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. * This effect can be used in the “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” algorithm when FX “FX Select” parameter is set to “VB.” Type MANUAL, PEDAL This parameter sets whether or not vibrato is to be controlled using the pedal. MANUAL: Vibrato is ap[...]

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    107 Insert effect parameter functions Section 2 ● When “AW” is selected The effect will be applied automatically based on the volume of the performance. Alternatively, it is also possible to apply wah in a cyclic fashion. Mode LPF, BPF Selection for the wah mode. LPF: This creates a wah effect over a wide frequency range. BPF: This creates a [...]

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    108 Using track-specific compressors and equalizers Compressors and equalizers Each of the BR-1600CD’s tracks contains its own independent three-band equalizer and compressor, and these effects can be used to adjust the sound of playback from just that track. Compressors: A compressor is used to smooth out volume fluctuations in the track’s pla[...]

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    109 Using track-specific compressors and equalizers Section 2 Adjusting the sound of compressors and equalizers The sound of compressors and equalizers can even be adjusted during playback so that you can listen to the results and choose the best settings for your tracks. Adjusting a compressor For details regarding basic compressor operations, ref[...]

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    110 Using track-specific compressors and equalizers Selecting tracks to be compressed A maximum of 8 different compressors can be used, and these can be selected for use on Tracks 1 through 8 or Tracks 9/10 through 15/16. At the time of purchase, Tracks 1 through 8 will be selected for compression. Let's now change the settings to have compres[...]

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    111 Using track-specific compressors and equalizers Section 2 HIGH GAIN -20–+20 dB This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the high-range equalizer. HIGH FREQUENCY 800 Hz–16000 Hz This parameter sets the frequency for the high range equalizer. HIGH Q 0.5–16.0 This parameter sets the range of change in gain for the frequency [...]

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    112 Using loop effects About loop effects Effects that are connected between the effect-send and effect- return points of input channels and tracks are referred to as loop effects. This type of effect is generally used to change the spatial nature of a song using reverberation, stereo processing, and the like. You can specify how much of an input o[...]

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    113 Using loop effects Section 2 Basic loop effect operations Adjusting the sound of loop effects For more detailed information regarding the setting of send levels for each individual input source or track, refer to “Enhancing the sound (Loop Effects) ” (Basic Operation; p. 50) . In addition to the send level, a number of other settings can be[...]

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    114 Using loop effects Adjusting chorus Use the following procedure (Chorus Edit) to make fine adjustments to the chorus sound. 1. Press [CHORUS/DELAY]. The Chorus/Delay Send screen will appear. fig.34-03d Pressing [F3] (MIN) at this time sets the chorus send level to the minimum value (0). Conversely, pressing [F4] (MAX) sets the chorus send level[...]

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    115 Using loop effects Section 2 REVERB SEND 0–100 (Default: 0) Adjusts the amount of reverb that is applied to the delayed sound. If [F4] (DEFAULT) is pressed, the selected parameter is set to the default value marked above. 4. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. 5. Press [PLAY] to start playback. The delay will now be app[...]

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    116 Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) The Vocal Tool Box The term Vocal Tool Box is used to describe a group of effects that are used on recorded vocal tracks to fix incorrect pitches and to automatically apply a backing chorus. When compared with guitars, pianos, and other musical instruments, the human [...]

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    117 Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Section 2 Vocal Tool Box patches In the case of both pitch correction and harmony sequence, you can set up the way in which the effect is to be applied and can then save these settings. A group of such settings is referred to as a Patch. At the time of purchase, a tot[...]

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    118 Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) 8. Press a track button to select the track for recording the corrected vocal part. The track button will turn red and start flashing to indicate selection as the recording track. Although the tracks will be selected as the stereo tracks when track buttons are first p[...]

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    119 Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Section 2 Applying a backing chorus to vocals (Harmony Sequence) Lets now use the BR-1600CD’s harmony sequence feature to apply a backing chorus to a solo vocal performance. A three- part backing chorus will be created based on the chord sequence specified for your [...]

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    120 Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Inserting rests in a backing chorus Whenever you use Harmony Sequence, a continuous backing chorus is played from the beginning to the end of the song. In certain cases, however, you will probably need the backing chorus to stop at certain points within your song. To [...]

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    121 Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Section 2 HI.MALE (High Male) Select this setting for a high-pitched, male voice. LO.FEML (Low Female) Select this setting for a low-pitched, female voice. HI.FEML (High Femail) Select this setting for a high-pitched, female voice. * If the BR-1600CD is frequently inc[...]

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    122 Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Copying Vocal Tool Box settings (Patch Copy) The BR-1600CD’s function for copying patches proves extremely useful when you want to create a number of effect patches with slightly different settings. 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY) on the Pitch Correction or Harmony Seque[...]

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    123 Section 2 Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers ( Speaker Modeling) In order to allow you to recreate the characteristics of various different types of monitor speakers, the BR-1600CD provides a function known as Speaker Modeling. Using this function, you can hear how your songs will sound on different monitoring systems;[...]

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    124 Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) Speaker Modeling patches At the time of purchase, the BR-1600CD’s Speaker Modeling already contains 33 preset patches that cannot be overwritten (P001 through P033), 33 user patches that can be used in any song (U001 through U033), and 33 song patches that are sto[...]

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    125 Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) Section 2 4. If you also want to edit other effect blocks, press [F2] (BLOCK<=) to move the cursor to the left of the screen, and then repeat Steps 2 and 3. Note that you can press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to jump to the parameter setting screen for the next effect bloc[...]

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    126 Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) Copying Speaker Modeling settings (Patch Copy) The BR-1600CD’s function for copying patches proves extremely useful when you want to create a number of effect patches with slightly different settings. 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY) on the Speaker Modeling edit screen.[...]

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    127 Section 2 Speaker Modeling parameter functions This effect simulates the response of a wide variety of speakers, ranging from high-quality professional monitor speakers used in studios around the world to speakers from compact televisions or portable radios. fig.37-13d SP Modeling Bass Cut Filter Low Freq Trimmer High Freq Trimmer Limiter SP Mo[...]

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    128 Speaker Modeling parameter functions Bass Cut Filter This filter cuts out vocal pop and other unwanted low-band noise. On/Off OFF, ON This setting turns the Bass Cut Filter on or off. Cut Off Freq THRU, 20 –2000 Hz This parameter sets the frequency below which vocal pop and other undesirable lower-range noises will be filtered out. Low Freq T[...]

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    129 Section 2 Using the Mastering Tool Kit The Mastering Tool Kit When creating a CD, it is crucial that the overall volume of the song be reduced in order to allow its loudest parts to be recorded without any degradation of sound quality. However, this reduction in volume can often result in CDs that lack power and punch. In addition, since our ea[...]

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    130 Using the Mastering Tool Kit Modifying Mastering Tool Kit settings (Edit) Each of the effect blocks that make up the Mastering Tool Kit can be fine-tuned by making the appropriate settings. Before starting, however, you will need to select the Mastering Tool Kit patch whose settings you would like to change. 1. Press [F2] (EDIT) on the Masterin[...]

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    131 Using the Mastering Tool Kit Section 2 Saving Mastering Tool Kit settings (Patch Write) Modified effect settings are saved by writing them together under a new patch name. 1. Press [F1] (NAME) on the Mastering Tool Kit edit screen. fig.36-04d 2. Move the cursor to the characters in the patch name you want to change and select new characters usi[...]

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    132 Using the Mastering Tool Kit 4. Press [F4] (GO). The patch will be copied. When the message “Complete!” appears, it indicates that copying has been completed. 5. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. Performing automatic fade-in and fade-out (Auto Fade In/Out) The term Fade-In is used to describe the way in which the vo[...]

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    133 Using the Mastering Tool Kit Section 2 Performing automatic fade-out (Auto Fade Out) 1. Confirm that “FX:ON” is displayed in the Mastering Tool Kit top screen. If “FX:OFF” is displayed, press [F1] (OFF=>ON) to display “FX:ON.” fig.36-10d 2. Move the cursor to “AUTO FADE OUT” and select “ON” with the TIME/VALUE dial. 3. Pr[...]

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    134 Mastering Tool Kit parameter functions This is a compressor effect that controls the volume level for each frequency range (lower range, midrange, and upper range) separately in order to even out the differences between them. This allows you to achieve the optimal level when mixing down to MD or DAT, and when using CD-R disks to create your own[...]

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    135 Mastering Tool Kit parameter functions Section 2 Bass Cut Filter This filter cuts out vocal pop and other unwanted low-band noise. Effect On/Off OFF, ON This setting turns the Bass Cut Filter on or off. Cut Off Freq 20 Hz–2.0 kHz This parameter sets the frequency below which vocal pop and other undesirable lower-range noises will be filtered [...]

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    136 Mastering Tool Kit parameter functions Compressor This effect is used to compress the overall output signal when the input level exceeds a set value. Effect On/Off OFF, ON This setting turns the compressor on or off. CmpL: Thres -24–0 dB This parameter sets the volume level at which the low-band compressor begins to affect the sound. CmpL: Ra[...]

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    137 Section 2 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs When the effect patch selection screen is displayed, you can assign parameters you wish to control to value knobs VALUE 1 through VALUE 4. When the effect patch selection screen is displayed, you can assign parameters you wish to control to value knobs VALUE 1 through VALUE 4. ■ Insert Effec[...]

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    138 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Algorithm: ACOUSTIC SIM Algorithm: BASS SIM Pan Wave Shape PAN WAVE Rate PAN RATE Depth PAN DEPTH Vibrato Type VIBRATO TYPE Rate VIBRATO RATE Depth VIBRATO DEPTH Uni-V Rate UNI.V RATE Depth UNI.V DEPTH Level UNI.V LEVEL Short Delay Delay Time SHT.DLY TIME Feedback SHT.DLY FEEDBCK Effect Level SHT.DLY LE[...]

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    139 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Section 2 Algorithm: COSM COMP GUITAR AMP Algorithm: ACOUSTIC GUITAR Algorithm: BASS MULTI Pitch Shifter P.Shift Type P.SHIFT TYPE Pitch P.SHIFT PITCH D:E Balance P.SHIFT D:E Separation P.SHIFT SEP Doubling Delay Time DOUBL'N DELAY Separation DOUBL'N SEP Effect Level DOUBL'N LEVEL Tremolo[...]

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    140 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Algorithm: COSM BASS AMP Algorithm: COSM COMP BASS AMP Modulation On/Off MOD ON/OFF Effect Type MOD TYPE Flanger Rate FLANGER RATE Depth FLANGER DEPTH Manual FLANGER MANUAL Resonance FLANGER RESO Separation FLANGER SEP Chorus Rate CHORUS RATE Depth CHORUS DEPTH Pre Delay CHORUS PREDLY Effect Level CHORU[...]

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    141 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Section 2 Algorithm: VOCAL MULTI Algorithm: VOICE TRANSFORMER 4Band Equalizer Low Gain EQ LOW Low-Mid Gain EQ L.MID G Low-Mid Freq EQ L.MID F Low-Mid Q EQ L.MID Q Hi-Mid Gain EQ H.MID G Hi-Mid Freq EQ H.MID F Hi-Mid Q EQ H.MID Q High Gain EQ HIGH Level EQ LEVEL Wah Wah Type WAH TYPE Polarity T.WAH POLAR[...]

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    142 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Algorithm: COSM VOCAL COMP Algorithm: MIC MODELING Algorithm: STEREO MULTI Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation COSM Compressor/Limiter On/Off CMP/LM ON/OFF Type CMP/LM TYPE Attack CMP/LM ATTACK Sustain CMP/LM SUST Threshold CMP/LM THRESH. Input CMP/LM INPUT Ratio CMP/LM RATIO Ratio CMP/LM RATIO Attack T[...]

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    143 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Section 2 Algorithm: LO-FI BOX Algorithm: VO+GT.AMP Algorithm: VO+AC.SIM Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Lo-Fi On/Off LO-FI ON/OFF Effect Type LO-FI TYPE Tuning LO-FI TUNING Noise LO-FI NOISE Filter LO-FI FILTER D:E Balance LO-FI D:E Wow Flutter LO-FI WOW Noise LO-FI NOISE Filter LO-FI FILTER D:E Ba[...]

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    144 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Algorithm: VO+ACOUSTIC Algorithm: 8CH COMP EQ ■ Vocal Tool Box Algorithm: HARMONY SEQUENCE Algorithm: PITCH CORRECTION Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Compressor (Mic) On/Off M:COMP ON/OFF Sustain M:COMP SUST Attack M:COMP ATTACK Level M:COMP LEVEL Noise Suppressor (Mic) On/Off M:NS ON/OFF Thresho[...]

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    145 Section 3 Using Rhythm Section 3 Using Rhythm BR-1600_R_e.book 145 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    146 Makeup of Drum/Bass/Loop Phrase The BR-1600CD's programmable rhythm section comprises tracks for Drum Patterns, Bass Patterns, and Loop Phrases. When used, you will be able to have your favorite rhythms automatically played over and over to provide a convenient guide for recording and practicing. In addition, you can arrange different rhyt[...]

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    147 Makeup of Drum/Bass/Loop Phrase Section 3 Loop Phrases One method often used when putting songs together involves the creation first of all of a section of basic audio data of one or two measures in length, and the basic song structure is then formed by repeating this section the required number of times. The term Loop Phrase is used to describ[...]

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    148 Rhythm arrangements The drum, bass, and Loop Phrase elements described above can only repeat a single basic pattern; nevertheless, they can be extremely useful when practicing or putting together ideas for songs. Once you have decided on the structure of your song, however, simple repeating patterns will begin to sound uninteresting, and you wi[...]

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    149 Section 3 Using drums Setting the track type To use drums, you must first of all set up Track 15/16 as a drum track using its track type setting. fig.20-002 1. Press [TRACK TYPE SELECT]. The Track Type Select screen will appear. fig.20-003d 2. Press [F4]. The track type for Track 15/16 will switch each time this button is pressed. fig.20-004d T[...]

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    150 Using drums Selecting a drum kit Now that we can hear the drums, let’s select a drum kit to work with. 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re in Pattern mode). If this button’s indicator is lit (which means you’re in Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] to turn i[...]

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    151 Using drums Section 3 Changing the drum pattern tempo 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re in Pattern mode). If this button’s indicator is lit (meaning you’re in Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] to turn it off. 2. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [EDIT]. The Pattern[...]

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    152 Creating drum patterns If you cannot find a drum pattern that suits your song among the BR-1600CD’s preset drum patterns, you can easily create an original pattern as described below. Either one of the following two methods can be used to do this. ● Real-time recording Real-time recording allows you to tap the track buttons in time with a m[...]

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    153 Creating drum patterns Section 3 Creating drum patterns using real-time recording When a MIDI keyboard is connected to the MIDI IN port, you will be able to use this keyboard to perform real-time recording. Note that there is no need to set a MIDI channel for the MIDI keyboard in such a case (p. 234). 1. After carrying out the steps described i[...]

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    154 Creating drum patterns Only user drum patterns and song drum patterns may be selected for saving drum pattern data. You will not be able to select a preset drum pattern at this time. 10. Press [F4] (GO). The drum pattern will be saved. When the message “Complete!” appears, it indicates that saving has been completed. Practicing before recor[...]

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    155 Creating drum patterns Section 3 Creating drum patterns using step recording 1. After carrying out the steps described in “Preparing for recording,” press [F2] (STEP). The Step Recording screen will appear. fig.20-016d “CUR” indicates the current input position (in measures, beats, and clock units). This value will change whenever you m[...]

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    156 Creating drum patterns When working on drum patterns created using a method such as real-time recording, drum sounds may be positioned at a resolution greater than that set using “RES.” In this type of situation, the “ ● ” may appear to be split, and it will not be possible to edit the corresponding performance data as is. In order to[...]

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    157 Creating drum patterns Section 3 Correcting drum patterns (Microscope) Microscope is used to make detailed corrections to drum patterns. In specific terms, this function displays a drum pattern’s performance data in list format so that any of the corresponding parameters can be corrected as required. 1. Press [F3] (MICROSCOPE) on the Drum Pat[...]

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    158 Creating drum patterns To delete an item of performance data: Press [F3] (DELETE). fig.20-026fd The selected item of performance data will be deleted. To insert a new item of performance data: Press [F1] (INSERT). fig.20-026gd An item of performance data will be inserted at the current position. 4. Press [EXIT/NO] to end Microscope editing. The[...]

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    159 Creating drum patterns Section 3 Changing the drum pattern’s groove (Swing) The Swing function allows you to produce a swing-type groove in your drum patterns by delaying the timing at which notes with weaker beats are played. 1. Move the cursor to “Swing Pos.” on the Drum Pattern Edit screen. fig.20-029d 2. Select the type of note used t[...]

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    160 Creating drum patterns Changing a drum pattern’s name 1. Move the cursor to the pattern name as displayed on the Drum Pattern Edit screen. fig.20-032ad 2. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to change the name character by character. fig.20-32bd 3. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) to store this new name. The Write/Copy/Delete screen for drum patt[...]

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    161 Creating drum patterns Section 3 Deleting drum patterns 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) on the Drum Pattern Edit screen. The Write/Copy/Delete screen for drum patterns will appear. fig.20-324d 2. Press [F3] (=>DELETE). The Delete screen for drum patterns will appear. fig.20-037d 3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the drum pattern to be dele[...]

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    162 Creating drum patterns 4. Press [F3] (SMF). The SMF screen will appear. fig.20-041d 5. Move the cursor to the IMPORT icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F1] (IMPORT). The SMF Import screen will appear, displaying a list of the SMFs contained on the CD-R/RW. fig.20-042d If files are grouped into different folders on the cur[...]

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    163 Section 3 Using bass Setting the track type To use bass, you must first of all set up Track 13/14 as a bass track using its track type setting. fig.20-044 1. Press [TRACK TYPE SELECT]. The Track Type Select screen will appear. fig.20-003d 2. Press [F3]. The track type for Track 13/14 will switch each time this button is pressed. fig.20-046d Tra[...]

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    164 Using bass Selecting bass sounds Now that we can hear the bass, let’s select a bass sound to work with. 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re in Pattern mode). If this button’s indicator is lit (which means you’re in Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] to turn [...]

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    165 Using bass Section 3 Specifying bass pattern chords You can specify bass pattern chords as described below to hear how the bass pattern will sound playing different chords. All preset bass patterns have been created based on the chord C. When you specify a chord, however, the individual notes that make up the bass pattern will be automatically [...]

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    166 Creating bass patterns When you cannot find a suitable bass pattern for your song among the BR-1600CD’s preset bass patterns, you can easily create an original pattern as described below. Either one of the following two methods can be used to do this. ● Real-time recording Real-time recording allows you to tap the track buttons in time with[...]

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    167 Creating bass patterns Section 3 Creating bass patterns using real-time recording 1. After carrying out the steps described in “Preparing for recording,” press [F1] (REALTIME). The Real-Time Recording standby screen will appear and the metronome will start. fig.20-052d 2. Move the cursor to “BPM” and select a suitable tempo for recordin[...]

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    168 Creating bass patterns 8. If you want to store the bass pattern that you have just recorded, press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL). The Write/Copy/Delete screen for bass patterns will appear. fig.20-054d 9. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the bass pattern to which the data is to be saved. Only user bass patterns and song bass patterns may be selected f[...]

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    169 Creating bass patterns Section 3 Creating bass patterns using step recording 1. After carrying out the steps described in “Preparing for recording,” press [F2] (STEP). The Step Recording standby screen will appear. fig.20-065d 2. Move the cursor to “RES” and change the step recording resolution using the TIME/VALUE dial. RES: ( ) Allows[...]

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    170 Creating bass patterns 10. Press [EXIT/NO] to end step recording. The Bass Pattern Edit screen will appear once again. fig.20-066d 11. If you want to store the bass pattern that you have just recorded, press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL). The Write/Copy/Delete screen for bass patterns will appear. fig.20-067d 12. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the d[...]

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    171 Creating bass patterns Section 3 To change a bass note’s gate time: 1) Move the cursor to “GATE” field. fig.20-069b 2) Set a new value using the TIME/VALUE dial. The performance data will be updated with this new gate time setting. To move an item of performance data: 1) Press [F2] (MOVE). 2) Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the time pos[...]

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    172 Creating bass patterns Changing the bass pattern’s groove (Swing) The Swing function allows you to produce a swing-type groove in your bass patterns by delaying the timing at which notes with weaker beats are played. 1. Move the cursor to “Swing Pos.” on the Bass Pattern Edit screen. fig.20-072d 2. Select the type of note used to generate[...]

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    173 Creating bass patterns Section 3 Changing a bass pattern’s name 1. Move the cursor to the pattern name as displayed on the Bass Pattern Edit screen. fig.20-1000d 2. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to change the name character by character. 3. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) to store this new name. The Write/Copy/Delete screen for bass patter[...]

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    174 Creating bass patterns Deleting bass patterns 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) on the Bass Pattern Edit screen. The Write/Copy/Delete screen for bass patterns will appear. fig.20-354dp 2. Press [F3] (=>DELETE). The Bass Pattern Delete screen will appear. ig.20-078d_bassfrom.bmp 3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the bass pattern to be delete[...]

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    175 Creating bass patterns Section 3 5. Press [F1] (IMPORT). The SMF Import screen will appear, displaying a list of the SMFs contained on the CD-R/RW. fig.20-083d If files are grouped into different folders on the current CD-R/RW, the folder names will be displayed together with the folder icon ( ). To view the list of files within a folder, move [...]

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    176 Using Loop Phrases One method often used when putting songs together involves the creation first of all of a section of basic audio data of one or two measures in length—i.e., a Loop Phrase— and the basic song structure is then formed by repeating this section the required number of times. The BR-1600CD supports this type of song creation m[...]

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    177 Using Loop Phrases Section 3 Selecting a Loop Phrase A number of different Loop Phrases will have already been stored on the BR-1600CD at the time of purchase. Let’s now select one of these phrases to work with. 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re in Pattern mode). If this button’s indicator[...]

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    178 Using Loop Phrases Changing the Loop Phrase tempo 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re in Pattern mode). If this button’s indicator is lit (which means you’re in Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] to turn it off. 2. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [EDIT]. The Pattern[...]

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    179 Section 3 Creating Loop Phrases Although the BR-1600CD already contains a number of Loop Phrases at the time of purchase, you can also create your own original Loop Phrases using portions of recorded audio tracks or by importing audio data from commercially available sampling CDs and the like. Precautions for Loop Phrase creation ● A single L[...]

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    180 Creating Loop Phrases 5. Move the cursor to the right half of the screen, and then use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to set the start and end time positions of the portion of audio to be used as the Loop Phrase. fig.20-092d Pressing [F1] (DISP.FMT.) at this time will allow you select how the positions will be specified (i.e., by measure, tim[...]

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    181 Creating Loop Phrases Section 3 2. Press CD-R/RW [LOOP PHRASE IMPORT]. The Loop Phrase screen will appear. fig.20-090d 3. Move the cursor to the IMPORT icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F1] (IMPORT) if the IMPORT icon is currently displayed. The Loop Phrase Import screen will appear, displaying a list of the WAV and AIFF[...]

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    182 Creating Loop Phrases Specifying and modifying the source loop phrase (Time Modify) You are able to change the playback tempo of an existing loop phrase and create a new loop phrase from that data. 1. Press CD-R/RW [LOOP PHRASE IMPORT]. The Loop Phrase screen will appear. fig.20-090d 2. Move the cursor to TIME MODIFY icon and press [ENTER/YES].[...]

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    183 Creating Loop Phrases Section 3 “Assembling Loop Phrases” (p. 192) Modifying Loop Phrase settings When a loop phrase is created, the number of measures is set automatically according to the length of the Loop Phrase such that the BPM for these measures are as close to 120.0 as possible. In addition, the start and end positions for playback [...]

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    184 Creating Loop Phrases Assigning Loop Phrases to track buttons The input of Loop Phrases into rhythm arrangements can be made much simpler by allocating Loop Phrases to the buttons for Tracks 1 through 15/16. Note also that Loop Phrase allocation settings are saved with each specific song. 1. Press CD-R/RW [LOOP PHRASE IMPORT]. The Loop Phrase s[...]

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    185 Creating Loop Phrases Section 3 Copying all Loop Phrases in a bank 1. When you select the Loop Phrase numbers as the copy source, turn the TIME/VALUE dial clockwise to select “ALL.” 2. Select the bank to which the Loop Phrases are to be copied. 3. Press [F4] (GO). All Loop Phrases in the selected bank will now be copied. All Loop Phrases in[...]

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    186 Setting the Universal Beat for Drums, Bass, and Loop Phrases Although every drum, bass, and Loop Phrase pattern has its own beat setting, there is also a universal beat setting that can be applied to all drum and bass patterns and Loop Phrases as a whole. When drum, bass, and loop phrase patterns are played simultaneously in Pattern mode, they [...]

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    187 Section 3 Using rhythm arrangements Selecting a rhythm arrangement 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is lighted (you’re in Arrangement mode). If this button’s indicator is off (meaning you’re in Pattern mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] so it is lighted. 2. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [EDIT]. T[...]

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    188 Using rhythm arrangements 4. Move the cursor to “TEMPO” and select a suitable tempo using the TIME/VALUE dial. You will be able to hear how your new setting changes the playback tempo. The tempo can be set anywhere within a range of 25.0 to 250.0 BPM. (Beats Per Minute—A value that indicates the tempo in terms of the number of quarter not[...]

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    189 Section 3 Creating rhythm arrangements If you cannot find a rhythm arrangement that suits your song among the BR-1600CD’s preset rhythm arrangements, you can easily create an original arrangement as described below. Assembling drum and bass patterns 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is lighted (you’re in Arrangemen[...]

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    190 Creating rhythm arrangements Inserting patterns Use the following procedure in the screen for assembling drum or bass patterns into rhythm arrangements to insert a new pattern between two that have already been positioned. 1. Move the cursor to “MEASURE” and select the measure for insertion using the TIME/VALUE dial. 2. Press [F1] (INSERT).[...]

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    191 Creating rhythm arrangements Section 3 Changing and moving chords 1. Move the cursor to the measure/beat/tick field and change the position using the TIME/VALUE dial. fig.21-13d 2. Move the cursor to the chord field and change the chord type using the TIME/VALUE dial. fig.21-14d Deleting chords Use the following procedure to delete any chords t[...]

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    192 Creating rhythm arrangements Assembling Loop Phrases 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is lighted (you’re in Arrangement mode). If this button’s indicator is off (meaning that you’re in Pattern mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] so it is lighted. 2. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [EDIT]. The Rhythm[...]

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    193 Creating rhythm arrangements Section 3 • When the rhythm arrangement is set to a faster tempo than that of the Loop Phrase, it will become necessary to read hard-disk data for Loop Phrase playback at a faster rate than normal, and this will increase the probability of a “Drive Busy!” message being displayed. In such a case, the Loop Phras[...]

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    194 Creating rhythm arrangements fig.21-090d 2. Move the cursor to the TO TRACK icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F3] (TO TRACK). A screen for selecting the destination track will appear. 3. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the copy-destination track. fig.21-23d 4. Move the cursor to the right half of the scre[...]

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    195 Creating rhythm arrangements Section 3 Modifying all of the loop phrases in the current rhythm arrangement (Arrangement Modify) If you have already set up a rhythm arrangement using loop phrases, you can modify all of the loop phrases used in that rhythm arrangement at one time. 1. Press CD-R/RW [LOOP PHRASE IMPORT]. The Loop Phrase screen will[...]

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    196 Creating rhythm arrangements Naming and saving rhythm arrangements The following section describes how to name and save the rhythm arrangements that you create. Unless the song is saved, all rhythm arrangement data will be lost when a different rhythm arrangement is selected or a new song is loaded. In addition, this data will also be lost if y[...]

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    197 Creating rhythm arrangements Section 3 Deleting a rhythm arrangement 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) on the Rhythm Arrangement Edit screen. 2. Press [F3] (=>DELETE). The Write/Copy/Delete screen for rhythm arrangements will appear. fig.21-30d 3. Select the rhythm arrangement to be deleted using the TIME/VALUE dial. fig.21-31d 4. Press [F4] (G[...]

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    198 Setting tempos and beats for individual measures ( Tempo Map/Beat Map) In addition to setting of a single tempo and beat for an entire rhythm arrangement, the BR-1600CD can also set these playback parameters more precisely on a measure-by- measure basis. If a single tempo and beat can be used from the beginning to the end of your rhythm arrange[...]

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    199 Setting tempos and beats for individual measures (Tempo Map/Beat Map) Section 3 Setting beats for individual measures (Beat Map) The Beat Map function is used to set beats for individual measures. This type of map arranges beats on a measure-by- measure basis, and it can be saved together with the rhythm arrangement. 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMA[...]

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    200 Using a metronome The BR-1600CD can be used to play a metronome in place of a drum performance when recording or practicing. Setting the track type To use a metronome, you must first of all set up Track 15/16 as a metronome track using its track type setting. fig.21-39 1. Press [TRACK TYPE SELECT]. The Track Type Select screen will appear. fig.[...]

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    201 Using a metronome Section 3 Selecting metronome sounds Now that we can hear the metronome, let’s select sounds to be used. 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re in Pattern mode). If this button’s indicator is lit (which means you’re in Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMEN[...]

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    202 Using a metronome 4. Move the cursor to “Phones2” under “Metronome” and use the TIME/VALUE to set the output to be routed to PHONES 2. Phones2: OFF, ON, METRONOME ONLY OFF: The metronome will not be output via PHONES 2. The audio form input, playback sound on the Tracks, drum/bass patterns and Loop Phrases will be output via this output[...]

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    203 Section 4 Using the CD-R/RW Drive Section 4 Using the CD-R/RW Drive BR-1600_R_e.book 203 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    204 Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data The BR-1600CD’s built-in CD-R/RW drive can be used to exchange data in the following ways: • Storing of songs and other hard-disk data to CD-R/RW discs (Backup) • Reading songs and other backup data back into the hard disk (Recover) • Swapping of audio data with a PC Storing of songs and other ha[...]

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    205 Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data Section 4 6. When you have selected all of the songs you want to back up, press [F4] (GO). The message “Write Speed?” will appear. fig.41-03d 7. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the write speed. Write Speed: x2 (352 Kbps) Writes twice as fast. x4 (704 Kbps) Writes four times as fast. x8 (1408 Kbps) Wri[...]

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    206 Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data fig.41-07ad A number of types of data can be selected in this way for backup, and an asterisk (*) will be displayed for each selected type. To cancel a selection, simply press [F1] once again. Data that can be backed up: Effects/Arrangement/Drums&Bass Pattern: • Insert Effects User Patches • Voca[...]

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    207 Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data Section 4 3. Press [F1] (BACKUP) or move the cursor to BACKUP, and then press [ENTER/YES]. The Backup screen will appear. fig.41-01d 4. Press [F3] (HDD) or move the cursor to HDD, and then press [ENTER/YES]. The message “HDD Backup OK?” will appear. fig.41-12d 5. Press [ENTER/YES]. The message “Wri[...]

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    208 Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data 3. Press [F2] (RECOVER) or move the cursor to RECOVER, and then press [ENTER/YES]. The Recover screen will appear. fig.41-16d 4. Press [F1] (SONG) or move the cursor to SONG, and then press [ENTER/YES]. A list of the CD-R/RW disc’s backup songs will be displayed. fig.41-17d 5. Move the cursor to the so[...]

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    209 Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data Section 4 ARRANGEMENT/DRUMS/BASS/LOOP PHRASE User rhythm arrangements, user drum patterns, user bass patterns, and user loop phrases will all be recovered. ARRANGEMENT Only user rhythm arrangements will be recovered. DRUM&BASS PATTERN Only user drum patterns and user bass patterns will be recovered. [...]

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    210 Copying and writing waveform data If you have a computer equipped with a CD-R/RW drive, you can use CD-R/RW discs to transfer waveform data between multiple BR-1600CDs. You can, for example, use these discs to copy waveform data created with the audio software on your computer and then paste the data to audio tracks. You can also take audio tra[...]

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    211 Copying and writing waveform data Section 4 7. Move the cursor to the waveform data files you want to import. fig.R16-08ad At this point, you can hear what the waveform data sounds like by pressing [F2] ( PREVIEW) (WAVE Preview). Press [ENTER/YES] again to cancel the preview. 8. Press [F4] (SELECT). The screen for specifying the import destinat[...]

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    212 Copying and writing waveform data 5. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the tracks you want to export. fig.R16-11ad If there are other tracks with the same settings (range, location) that you want to export, move the cursor to the following position, then make the settings with the TIME/VALUE dial. fig.R16-11d The BR-1600CD is read[...]

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    213 Copying and writing waveform data Section 4 : Track 2, V-Track 15 T02__15.WAV or T02__15.AIF Track 2, V-Track 16 T02__16.WAV or T02__16.AIF : Track 3/4, V-Track 1 T0304_01.WAV or T0304_01.AIF Track 3/4, V-Track 2 T0304_02.WAV or T0304_02.AIF : Track 15/16, V-Track 15 T151615.WAV or T151615.AIF Track 15/16, V-Track 16 T151616.WAV or T151616.AIF [...]

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    214 Copying and writing waveform data 5. Press [F1] (PLAYER). A list of the SMFs contained on the current CD-R/RW disc will appear. fig.41-28d 6. Move the cursor to the SMF to be played and press [F4] (PLAY). fig.41-28ad The message “Now Loading...” will appear and the SMF will be loaded from the CD-R/RW disc. When the reading process has been [...]

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    215 Copying and writing waveform data Section 4 Setting the time until the CD-R/ RW drive stops ( CD Hold Time) Whenever the BR-1600CD’s CD-R/RW drive is used to read or write data, the drive’s internal motor will continue to spin for a specific period of time after this process has been completed. In situations where this becomes a hindrance t[...]

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    216 Convenient functions for audio CD creation The following section describes the precautions to be observed and convenient functions that you can use whenever creating audio CDs. Precautions In addition to CD-R discs, you can also use CD-RW discs when making audio CDs. However, it may not be possible for audio CDs created using CD-RW discs to be [...]

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    217 Convenient functions for audio CD creation Section 4 Erasing CD-RW discs (CD-RW Erase) If you are using CD-RW discs, you will be able to erase unneeded data from the discs and reuse them for data storage. 1. Insert the CD-RW disc to be erased into the BR- 1600CD’s CD-R/RW drive. The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until t[...]

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    218 Convenient functions for audio CD creation Enabling playback on CD players (Finalize) If you intend to play a audio CD that was written using the BR-1600CD’s CD-R/RW drive on a standard CD player, the audio CD must be finalized. Audio CD-R/RW discs can be finalized at any time to enable playback on this type of player. 1. Insert the CD-R/RW d[...]

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    219 Convenient functions for audio CD creation Section 4 Importing songs from CDs to audio tracks (Audio CD Import) The BR-1600CD allows you to import selected songs from a audio CD to audio tracks. 1. Insert a audio CD into the BR-1600CD’s CD-R/RW drive. The drive’s access indicator will begin to flash. Wait until this indicator stops flashing[...]

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    220 MEMO BR-1600_R_e.book 220 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    221 Section 5 Using MIDI Section 5 Using MIDI BR-1600_R_e.book 221 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    222 MIDI fundamentals By using MIDI to connect the BR-1600CD to other MIDI- capable devices, you can perform the following: ● Play rhythm guide performances on external MIDI sound module ● Synchronize with external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines ● Control MMC-compatible devices from the BR-1600CD ● Control track volumes automatically v[...]

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    223 Section 5 Playing drum and bass patterns on external MIDI sound module When you play back drum and bass patterns, rhythm arrangements, and the like, the BR-1600CD will use its internal drum and bass sounds to reproduce the programmed performance. However, if you want to use drum and bass sounds other than those stored internally, you can transm[...]

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    224 Playing drum and bass patterns on external MIDI sound module Drum sounds and note numbers The correspondence between drum sounds and note numbers is as shown below. If the drum sounds of your MIDI sound generating device are not mapped as shown above, you should change the sounds assigned to the various note numbers. Refer to the user’s manua[...]

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    225 Section 5 Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines You can use the BR-1600CD’s tempo and time position as the master tempo and master time position so that external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines can be synchronized with its playback (Master Sync). The following three synchronization methods are available. ● A MIDI se[...]

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    226 Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines The synchronization setting screen will appear. fig.50-06d 4. Move the cursor to “Sync Generator” and select “MIDI CLOCK” using the TIME/VALUE dial. Sync Generator: This parameter sets the type of synchronization signal that will be output via the MIDI OUT port. When you intend [...]

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    227 Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines Section 5 fig.50-09d 5. Move the cursor to “Sync Generator” and select “MTC” using the TIME/VALUE dial. The BR-1600CD will now be set up to transmit MTC signals. 6. Move the cursor to “MTC Type” and select a suitable MTC type using the TIME/VALUE dial. You will need to match[...]

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    228 Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines Changing the TIME field display Whenever you are transmitting MTC signals from the BR- 1600CD in order to synchronize an external MIDI device, you will be able to change the way in which time is displayed in the TIME field. 1. On the Sync Parameter screen, move the cursor to the “Time[...]

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    229 Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines Section 5 4. Move the cursor to the SYNC TRACK icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F3] (SYNC TRACK) if the SYNC TRACK icon is currently displayed. The message “Waiting for Clock...” will appear and the BR-1600CD will enter MIDI Timing Clock Standby mode. fig.50[...]

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    230 Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines 6. Move the cursor to “Sync Generator” and select “MIDI CLOCK” using the TIME/VALUE dial. The BR-1600CD will now be set up to transmit MIDI timing clock signals. 7. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. 8. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATT[...]

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    231 Section 5 Controlling MMC-compatible devices from the BR-1600CD The following section will describe the settings necessary for synchronizing a PC-based sequencer application compatible with MMC and MTC. In this type of setup, the BR-1600CD will act as master for both MMC and MTC, and therefore, you will be able to perform start, stop, rewind, a[...]

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    232 Controlling track volumes via MIDI (MIDI Fader) The BR-1600CD can both transmit and receive fader operations in the form of MIDI signals (MIDI Fader). And in addition to fader signals, expression pedal signals can also be transmitted and received in the same way. By using this function to record and playback fader and expression pedal operation[...]

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    233 Controlling track volumes via MIDI (MIDI Fader) Section 5 Setting the MIDI channel for MIDI Fader At the time of purchase, the following MIDI channels will be initially assigned to the BR-1600CD’s faders and expression pedal. Tracks 1 through 8: Channels 1 through 8 Track 9/10: Channel 9 Track 11/12: Channel 11 Track 13/14: Channel 13 Track 1[...]

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    234 Inputting drum and bass patterns from a MIDI keyboard (MIDI Recording) Although the BR-1600CD’s track buttons and faders can be used to input drum and bass patterns, the input procedure can be simplified and note volumes can be controlled much more precisely if you use an external MIDI keyboard for this purpose. 1. Connect an external MIDI ke[...]

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    235 Section 5 Using MIDI to Control the Switching of the Insert Effects (Effects Program Change) You can use Program Changes received at MIDI IN to switch insert effects patches. Similarly, you can also have insert effects patch selections made on the BR-1600CD transmitted as Program Changes from MIDI OUT. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu scree[...]

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    236 Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD (V-LINK) What is V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows you to control audio and video. When used together with a V-LINK compatible video device, V-LINK allows you to apply a host of video effects in an expressive, simple, and highly enjoyable manner. What can V-LINK do? If, for exampl[...]

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    237 Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD (V-LINK) Section 5 4. To turn V-LINK off, press [V-LINK] once again. This button will turn off and the display will return to the top screen. Changing V-LINK function assignments 1. Press [F1] (ASSIGN). The screen for assigning V-LINK functions will appear. fig.51-04d 2. Use [CURSOR] and the[...]

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    238 Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD (V-LINK) Recording and playing V-LINK control operations By recording and playing video control operations carried out using the track buttons and VALUE knobs, you can control video in sync with the BR-1600CD’s playback. Recording control operations With V-LINK turned on, carry out the fol[...]

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    239 Section 6 Using USB Section 6 Using USB BR-1600_R_e.book 239 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    240 Before Using USB (Overview) The BR-1600CD is equipped with a USB connector, which allows you to connect the BR-1600CD directly to a computer, making it easy to back up your important song data and exchange files between the BR-1600CD and the computer. USB, short for “Universal Serial Bus,” is a type of interface for connecting computers wit[...]

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    241 Before Using USB (Overview) Section 6 Connecting a computer Use the USB cable to connect the BR-1600CD to your computer. Purchase USB cables at computer stores or other retailers. fig.52-01 If the BR-1600CD's hard disk has been initialized with a number of different partitions, only the current partition will be connected to the PC. Struct[...]

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    242 Backing up the BR-1600CD’s data With Windows 1. Connect your computer and the BR-1600CD with a USB cable. 2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d 3. Move the cursor to the USB icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F4] (USB) if the USB icon is currently [...]

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    243 Backing up the BR-1600CD’s data Section 6 With Windows 2000/Me 1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BR-1600CD” icon (or “Removable Disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk. 2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the “Stop USB Disk-drive (*:)” message displayed there. fig.52-100 3) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hard[...]

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    244 Backing up the BR-1600CD’s data Shortly after the connection has been established, the BR- 1600CD icon will appear on-screen. fig.52-07a 5. Double-click the “BR-1600CD.” The files and folders from the BR-1600CD’s hard disk will be displayed on the PC monitor. fig.52-08 6. Select all of the files and folders and copy them to the backup f[...]

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    245 Section 6 Reading backup data back into the BR-1600CD from the PC (Recover) With Windows 1. Initialize the BR-1600CD’s hard disk. (p. 270) Note that all of the data on the BR-1600CD’s hard disk will be deleted as a result of this operation, and if necessary, you should make a separate backup. 2. Connect your computer and the BR-1600CD with [...]

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    246 Reading backup data back into the BR-1600CD from the PC (Recover) 2) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box that appears. With Windows 2000/Me 1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BR-1600CD” icon (or “Removable Disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk. 2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the “Stop USB [...]

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    247 Reading backup data back into the BR-1600CD from the PC (Recover) Section 6 With Mac OS 9.1.x / 9.2.x 6. Open the folder on the PC where you have stored the backup data. All of the backup files and folders will appear on-screen. 7. Select all of the backup files and folders. 8. Copy them to the “BR-1600CD” icon on the computer. All of the f[...]

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    248 Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) You can convert the BR-1600CD’s track data into WAV or AIFF files and save these on your computer. After converting your mastered tracks to WAV or AIFF files, you can easily use your computer to create audio CDs with the data, as well as load the data into audio applications. Wi[...]

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    249 Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) Section 6 9. Click the USB folder. fig.52-19 10. Drag the WAV or AIFF file to the computer’s folder and drop it in the folder. 11. Quit the connection to the computer. With Windows XP In My Computer, right-click on the “BR-1600CD” icon (or “Removable Disk (*:)” icon) to [...]

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    250 Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) With Macintosh 1. Connect your computer and the BR-1600CD with a USB cable. 2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d 3. Move the cursor to the USB icon and press [ENTER/ YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F4] ([...]

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    251 Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) Section 6 10. Drag the WAV or AIFF file to the computer’s folder and drop it in the folder. 11. Quit the connection to the computer. Drug the “BR-1600CD” icon to the Trash. 12. Press the BR-1600CD’s [EXIT/NO]. The file type selection screen will be displayed once again. WA[...]

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    252 Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-1600CD tracks ( WAV/AIFF Import) You can take WAV or AIFF files on your computer, such as files created with audio software applications, and load them to the BR-1600CD’s tracks. ● Wave data in the following formats can be imported. You cannot import wave data in other formats. • WAV or AIFF format • Mono or[...]

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    253 Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-1600CD tracks (WAV/AIFF Import) Section 6 9. Double-click the USB folder. The USB folder opens. Confirm that the USB folder is empty. The presence of any files in the USB folder will prevent proper importation of WAV and AIFF files, so be sure to delete any such files. 10. Drag and drop the WAV or AIFF file to be im[...]

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    254 Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-1600CD tracks (WAV/AIFF Import) 4. Move the cursor to the IMPORT icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F3] (IMPORT). The USB Import screen will appear. fig.52-22d 5. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the track to be loaded. When loading to the tracks in mono Select the track 1–8. f[...]

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    255 Section 7 Other Convenient Functions Section 7 Other Convenient Functions BR-1600_R_e.book 255 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    256 Tuning instruments (Tuner) The BR-1600CD features an integrated chromatic tuner and this allows you to conveniently tune instruments. Setting the reference pitch Before you can use the tuner, you will first of all have to set its reference pitch (or frequency). This pitch is used to define the frequency for A4 (i.e., A above middle C on a piano[...]

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    257 Tuning instruments (Tuner) Section 7 5. While monitoring the tuning guides, fine-tune each string in such a way that both of these guides turn on when the string is played. When the difference between the played note and the correct note is within ±50 cents, the tuning guides indicate the magnitude of this difference. For example, when the rig[...]

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    258 Automatically adjusting the input volume balance ( Level Calibration) The INPUT SENS knobs ( p. 24) are normally used to adjust the volume of input. However, it is often difficult to achieve a satisfactory balance using these knobs alone. For example, when drums are to be recorded using a number of different microphones, the different sound cha[...]

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    259 Automatically adjusting the input volume balance (Level Calibration) Section 7 3. Press [ENTER/YES]. The message “Complete!” will appear and the volumes will be returned to their levels before automatic adjustment. 4. To carry out automatic adjustment once again, repeat the procedure described in “Automatically adjusting the volume balanc[...]

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    260 Muting individual inputs Although you will be able to record eight inputs whenever either [MULTI-TRACK] or [STEREO TRACKS] has been selected from INPUT SELECT, you may in certain cases prefer not to record some of these input sources. In such a case, you can use Level Calibration’s muting function to turn muting on and off using a single butt[...]

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    261 Section 7 Inputting audio with no loss of quality (Digital In Assign) The BR-1600CD is equipped with a coaxial-type, DIGITAL IN connector. You can use this connector to input audio signals as is from a BOSS GT-6, a CD player, an MD player, or any other type of digital device that features a coaxial- type, digital out connector; furthermore, thi[...]

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    262 Creating a master tape protected from digital copying When you are digitally mixing-down audio from the BR- 1600CD to a DAT recorder or another similar digital device, you can use the following procedure to prohibit the creation of digital copies from the mix-down tape. fig.53-10 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility screen will appear. fig.12-12d 2.[...]

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    263 Section 7 Changing the content of the level meter display (Pre/Post Fader) Normally, the level meters for the tracks, which are displayed on the top screen, will indicate the levels that the various signals have after they have passed through the corresponding faders (i.e., the post-fader volumes). You can, however, use the following procedure [...]

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    264 Using condenser microphones ( Phantom Power) Most condenser microphones need a supply of power known as phantom power in order to operate. Accordingly, the BR-1600CD can supply phantom power at +48 V to condenser microphones connected to any of the XLR-type connectors for INPUT 1 through INPUT 8. fig.53-17 1. Before proceeding, turn INPUT SENS [...]

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    265 Using condenser microphones (Phantom Power) Section 7 5. Slowly raise the INPUT SENS knobs, the MASTER fader and INPUT LEVEL knobs, and confirm that an audio signal is being received from the condenser microphone(s). 6. To turn off the phantom power, repeat Steps 1 through 3, and then set “Phantom” to “OFF” in Step 4. Precautions for ph[...]

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    266 Mixing audio-device output with the BR-1600CD’s output ( Audio Sub Mix) The Audio Sub Mix function treats the audio sources for INPUT 7 and INPUT 8 as a stereo input and allows this input to be directly mixed with the audio being output via the LINE OUT jacks. Accordingly, you can use this function to mix the BR- 1600CD’s audio output with [...]

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    267 Section 7 Initializing all BR-1600CD settings ( Initialize) The Initialize function allows you to return all of the following BR-1600CD parameters to their original settings. ● Global Parameters • Reference Pitch in Tuner parameters • System parameters • Sync parameters • MIDI parameters • Marker parameters • Scene parameters • [...]

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    268 Initializing all BR-1600CD settings (Initialize) MIXER icon fig.53-33d When this icon is selected, • Track Compressor, EQ, Pan • Loop Effects • Input Select • Level Calibration • Recording Mode will be returned to the values they normally have immediately after Song New (Basic Operation; p. 22) is performed. EFFECTS icon fig.53-32d Wh[...]

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    269 Section 7 Performing hard disk operations Viewing information about the hard disk (Hard Disk Information) To display the hard disk data use the following procedure. fig.53-28 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility screen will appear. fig.12-12d 2. Move the cursor to the HDD icon and press [ENTER/ YES]. The Hard Disk screen will appear. fig.54-02d 3. M[...]

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    270 Performing hard disk operations Initializing the hard disk (Disk Initialize) The appropriate settings for the internal hard disk were made before the BR-1600CD left the factory, so it is ready for immediate use. If for any reason the hard disk can no longer be written to or read from, or if you immediately want to delete all data from the disk,[...]

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    271 Performing hard disk operations Section 7 6. Press [ENTER/YES]. (If you wish to cancel the initialization, press [EXIT/NO]). “Now Initializing...” appears in the display, and initialization begins. After the initialization is completed properly, the message “Complete!” will appear and the top screen returns to the display. A new song ?[...]

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    273 Appendices Appendices BR-1600_R_e.book 273 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    274 Troubleshooting If the BR-1600CD does not function as you expect, please check the following points before assuming that a malfunction has occurred. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland service center or your dealer. Problems with the sound No sound ❍ Is the power of the BR-1600CD and of the connected equipment turned[...]

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    275 Troubleshooting Appendices Cannot record ❍ Does the hard disk have insufficient remaining capacity? ❍ Has the recording mode (INPUT, BOUNCE, MASTERING) been selected correctly? ❍ Has the Scrub Playback function been turned on? Digital input cannot be received from an external device, or digital recording on an external device is not possi[...]

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    276 Troubleshooting ❍ Are you using a CD-R disc that has already been written to, or a CD-RW disc that may be too old? ❍ Is the CD-R/RW drive being “force ejected?” Pressing a straightened paper clip or similar object into the “emergency eject hole” in the CD-R/RW drive’s front side forces ejection of the CD-R/RW disc. However, the CD[...]

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    277 Appendices Error Messages Blank Disc! Cause: Disc in the CD-R/RW drive contains no data. Action: Load a CD-R/RW disc that has data written on it. Cannot Select Same Track! Cause: You attempted to select the same track more than once during Track Edit (p. 56–p. 63), WAV/AIFF Export (p. 248), or another procedure. Action: Select a different tra[...]

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    278 Error Messages Event Memory Full! Cause: The BR-1600CD has used up all the events that can be handled by one song. Action: Perform the Song Optimize operation. (p. 70) Finalized Disc! Cause: Data has already been written to the CD-R/RW disc, and the data has been finalized. Action: Place a CD-R/RW disc that has not been finalized in the drive. [...]

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    279 Error Messages Appendices Not Blank Disc! Cause: The CD-R/RW disc already has data written to it. Action: Place a CD-R/RW disc with no data written to it (a blank disc) in the CD-R/RW drive.If using a CD- RW disc, you can erase the data on the disc in order to create a blank disc (p. 214). Not CD-RW Disc! Cause: The disc is not a CD-R/RW disc, [...]

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    280 Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons The INPUT SELECT buttons are used to select which of the BR-1600CD’s input sources is to be activated. Furthermore, whenever an input source is selected using one of these buttons, a suitable insert effect will be selected automatically. ● If a lit INPUT SELECT button is pressed, that button will turn o[...]

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    281 Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons Appendices Internal connection diagrams for each INPUT SELECT condition The internal connections for input audio signals change as described below in response to the current INPUT SELECT condition. When [GUITAR/BASS] is selected When the recording track is mono fig.92-01 When the recording track is stereo f[...]

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    282 Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons When [VOCAL] is selected When the recording track is mono fig.92-03 When the recording track is stereo fig.92-04 When [SIMUL] is selected When the recording track is mono fig.92-03 When the recording track is stereo fig.92-04 Chorus/ Delay/ Doubling LINE OUT & PHONES L R Input 2 Pan Reverb INPUT LEVEL I[...]

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    283 Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons Appendices When [MULTI-TRACK] is selected fig.92-05 Chorus/ Delay/ Doubling LINE OUT & PHONES Reverb Recording track 1 or 9 GUIT AR / BASS INPUT 1 / MIC 1 INPUT SENS 1 Impedance Conversion Input 1 pan PEAK L R Input 1 Reverb send Input 1 Chorus/Delay/Doubling Send L R Recording track 2 or 10 VOCAL / INP[...]

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    284 Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons When [STEREO TRACKS] is selected fig.92-06 GUIT AR / BASS INPUT 1 / MIC 1 INPUT SENS 1 Impedance Conversion Input 1 Pan PEAK VOCAL / INPUT 2 / MIC 2 INPUT SENS 2 Input 2 Pan PEAK INPUT 3 / MIC 3 INPUT SENS 3 Input 3 Pan PEAK INPUT 4 / MIC 4 INPUT SENS 4 Input 4 Pan PEAK INPUT 5 / MIC 5 INPUT SENS 5 Input 5 [...]

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    285 Appendices REC MODE (Recording Mode) Operations The BR-1600CD offers three different recording modes, which you can choose from depending on the way in which you want to carry out recording. ● INPUT mode: In this mode, input sources are recorded to tracks. ● BOUNCE mode: In this mode, audio recorded on various tracks is mixed onto a stereo [...]

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    286 REC MODE (Recording Mode) Operations Internal connection diagrams for each recording mode The internal connections for audio tracks change as described below in response to the current REC MODE condition. When INPUT or BOUNCE is selected fig.93-01 Chorus/ Delay/ Doubling LINE OUT & PHONES Reverb LR L R L R L R Track9/10 Pan Track9/10 Fader [...]

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    287 REC MODE (Recording Mode) Operations Appendices When MASTERING is selected fig.93-02 LINE OUT & PHONES L R Mastering T ool Kit Track9/10 Fader Track 9 Track 10 Level Meter (Pre Fader) Level Meter (Post Fader) Master Fader AUDIO SUB MIX L R L R V -Track on Track 9/10 to be subjected to mastering V -Track on Track 9/10 where the mastered audi[...]

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    288 DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO Date: Oct. 1, 2003 MIDI Implementation Model: BR-1600CD Version: 1.00 1. Receive data ■ Channel Voice Messages ● Note off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 8nH kkH vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk= Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) vv = Note off velocity: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) ● Note on Status 2nd byte 3[...]

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    289 MIDI Implementation Appendices ■ System Realtime Message ● Timing Clock Status F8H * Received during creation of sync tracks in the Sync Track screen. ● Start Status FAH * Received when creation of the sync track begins in the Sync Track screen. ● Stop Status FCH * Received when creation of the sync track is finished in the Sync Track s[...]

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    290 MIDI Implementation ❍ Breath type (Controller number 2) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 02H vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) ❍ Foot Type (Controller number 4) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 04H vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) ?[...]

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    291 MIDI Implementation Appendices ❍ General Purpose Controller 6 (Controller number 81) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 51H vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) ❍ General Purpose Controller 7 (Controller number 82) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 52H vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - [...]

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    292 MIDI Implementation Seconds Count xxyyyyyy xx Reserved (00) yyyyyy Seconds (0-59) Minutes Count xxyyyyyy xx Reserved (00) yyyyyy Minutes (0-59) Hours Count xyyzzzzz x Reserved (0) yy Time Code Type * The time code types defined by the MIDI specification correspond to the BR-1600CD Sync parameter “MTC Type” as follows. MIDI specification set[...]

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    293 MIDI Implementation Appendices ❍ RECORD EXIT Status Data byte Status F0H 7FH, Dev, 06H, 07H F7H Byte Remarks F0H Exclusive status 7FH Universal System Exclusive Realtime Header Dev Device ID (7FH) 06H MMC command message 07H RECORD EXIT F7H EOX (End of Exclusive) * Transmitted when recording to the audio tracks ends. ❍ MMC RESET Status Data[...]

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    294 MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's [...]

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    295 Appendices Specifications BR-1600CD: Digital Recording Studio ● Tracks Track: 16 V-Track: 256 (16 V-Tracks per each Track) * Up to 8 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 16 tracks can be played back simultaneously. ● Maximum Useful Capacity/Recording Time Internal Hard Disk: 80 G bytes (recording time; 240 hours) (conversion in [...]

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    296 Specifications ● Power Supply DC 12 V; Supply AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-7U) ● Current Draw 3 A ● Dimensions 494 (W) x 339 (D) x 99 (H) mm 19-1/2 (W) x 13-3/8 (D) x 3-15/16 (H) inches ● Weight 4.9 kg / 10 lbs 13 oz (Excluding AC Adaptor) ● Accessories AC Adaptor: PSB-7U Owner’s Manual (“Basic Operation,” “Owner’s Manual”) Data[...]

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    297 Index Symbols *TMP .................... 78 , 121 , 125 , 130 , 152 , 166 , 177 , 179 , 189 *TMP(CURRENT) .......................... 81 – 82 , 121 , 125 – 126 , 131 + ............................................................ 57 , 59 , 62 – 63 , 194 , 211 =>COPY .........................................................................[...]

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    298 Index B Back up ........................................................................................ 6 Backing chorus ....................................................................... 119 BACKUP ........................................................................ 204 , 242 Backup ...................................................[...]

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    299 Index COLOR CR ............................................................................. 237 Color Cr ................................................................................... 237 Color difference signal .......................................................... 237 COMMON ..........................................................[...]

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    300 Index DST+ .......................................................................................... 94 DUAL STREAM ..................................................................... 237 Dual stream ............................................................................ 237 DV-7PR .......................................................[...]

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    301 Index Frames ....................................................................................... 31 Freq ..................................................................................... 92 , 99 Frequency .............................................. 98 , 104 , 107 , 128 , 135 Fretless bass .............................................[...]

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    302 Index Insert effects ............................................................................. 74 INSERT icon ............................................................................. 61 Inserting .................................................................................... 61 Internal connection .................................[...]

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    303 Index Maximum useful Capacity ................................................... 295 MCH DRV ................................................................................ 95 MCH LEAD .............................................................................. 95 MEAS .................................................................... 183[...]

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    304 Index Normalize screen ..................................................................... 65 NOTE ....................................................................................... 170 O OCT FUZ .................................................................................. 94 Octave ..................................................[...]

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    305 Index PROTECTED ............................................................................ 67 Protecting .................................................................................. 71 Prox.Fx ...................................................................................... 97 Proximity effect ......................................[...]

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    306 Index SIMUL effects ........................................................................... 74 SINGLE ..................................................................................... 97 Single to Hum ........................................................................ 101 Single-coil ................................................[...]

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    307 Index Tempo map ............................................................................ 198 Tempo Map screen ................................................................ 198 TEMPO MATCH ................................................................... 192 Three-band compressor ........................................................ [...]

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    308 Index V VALUE 1/PAN, VALUE 2, VALUE 3, and VALUE 4 knobs ........... 40 VALUE knobs ................................................................... 29 , 78 VB ............................................................................................. 106 VFX1 ................................................................................[...]

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    309 MEMO BR-1600_R_e.book 309 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    For EU Countries BR-1600_R_e.book 310 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

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    Owner’s Manual *03343912-10* 03343912 07-12-AN Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 2–3; p. 4–5). These sections provide important information concern[...]