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    Owner’s Manual G6017449 ’00-xx-xx-xxx Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-670 Dr. Rhythm. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–4) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 10–11) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Addit[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For EU Countries Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h å ndtering. Udskiftning m å kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Lev é r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ø ren. VARNIN[...]

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    3 010 • This unit, either alone or in combi- nation with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you sho[...]

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    4 101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. .................................................................................................. 102d • Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outle[...]

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    5 Main Features Plays Bass Parts The DR-670 plays bass parts that are synchronized with the drum parts. This lets you enjoy backing performances with rhythm patterns using various combinations of drum and bass sounds. High-Quality Sound Generator The DR-670 features high-quality internal instrument sounds, including 256 drum part sounds and sixteen[...]

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    6 Contents Main Features ......................................................................................... 5 IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................. 10 Panel Descriptions ............................................................................... 12 Front Panel ......................[...]

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    7 Contents Playing Patterns with the DPP Function ........................................................ 49 Adjusting the Tempo ................................................................................................ 50 Adjusting the Tempo with the Tap Tempo Function ................................... 50 Inserting Fill-Ins ..............[...]

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    8 Contents Checking the Song Chain Settings .................................................................. 74 Creating Performances Combining the Repeat and Chain Functions .............. 74 Checking a Song’s Initial Tempo ............................................................................ 74 Chapter 6 Assigning Patterns to the Key P[...]

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    9 Contents Error Message List ............................................................................... 92 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 94 Operation List ....................................................................................... 95 Parameter List..............[...]

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    10 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC ad[...]

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    11 IMPORTANT NOTES Repairs and Data 452 • Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However[...]

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    12 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-001 1 Display 2 TEMPO/VALUE Dial Selects patterns and songs. You can set tempos by rotating the dial while holding down the TAP TEMPO button. This is also used during editing to input settings values. 3 TAP TEMPO Button This is tapped in time to input the tempo. 4 FILL Button You can use this to add fill-ins[...]

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    13 Panel Descriptions 7 BASS Button Pressing this button allows you to play bass sounds with the key pad. By holding down SHIFT while pressing this button you can change the pitch of the bass sound with the key pad. 8 Numeric Keys Used for entering song numbers and pattern numbers. By holding down SHIFT while pressing the numeric keys, you can acce[...]

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    14 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.00-002 20 MIDI Connector IN/OUT External MIDI devices can be connected to these connectors. 21 FOOT SW (Switch) Jack By connecting a foot switch, you can obtain pedal control over the start and stop of performances, the addition of fills, or other actions. 22 OUTPUT Jack R/L (MONO) Provides output of the audio s[...]

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    15 Memo ...[...]

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    16 Quick Start Install batteries 1 Make sure that the power is turned off. 2 Remove the battery cover on the unit’s underside. * When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so [...]

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    17 Quick Start Quick Start Making Connections The DR-670 is not equipped with an internal amp or speakers. To hear sound, either connect an amplifier and speakers or use stereo headphones. Audio cables, MIDI cables, Stereo headphones, and foot switches are not included. You will need to purchase these items from your dealer. 1 Before you begin maki[...]

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    18 Quick Start Turning On the Power Once the connections have been completed (p. 17), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1 Before you turn the power on, make sure of the following points. • Are external de[...]

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    19 Quick Start Quick Start Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) If changes are made to the settings after purchase of the DR-670, you may be unable to operate the unit as described in the Quick Start manual. If this occurs, then follow the instructions below to restore the unit to the original factory settings (Factory Reset), then pro[...]

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    20 Quick Start Listen to the Demo Song The DR-670 features internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of the instrument. Here’s how to listen to the demo song. fig.00-09 1 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 4 (DEMO). fig.00-10 2 Press [START] to begin playback. 3 Press [STOP/CONT] to stop playback. When [STOP/CONT] is pressed once[...]

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    21 Quick Start Quick Start Using the Key Pads to Play Sounds Let’s try playing the DR-670’s internal rhythm instrument sounds by tapping the key pads. fig.00-11 1 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). fig.00-12 2 Tapping the key pads now plays the instruments assigned to each of the pads. The key pads feature dynamic response, s[...]

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    22 Quick Start ■ Specialized Performance Techniques (Roll) A roll is performed by playing the same sound consecutively at the same interval. fig.00-13 1 While pressing [ROLL], hold down a key pad.[...]

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    23 Quick Start Quick Start ■ Adding Character to Performances (Flam) What is a Flam? A flam is produced by striking the snare or other drum simultaneously with the two sticks held in the hands, but with a slight difference in force used in playing each stick. fig.00-14 1 While pressing [FLAM], press a key pad. 1 ◆ You can change the flam interv[...]

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    24 Quick Start ■ Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Drum Banks) You can have different instruments sound, even when the same key pad is tapped, by switching the pad’s drum bank. Pad drum banks are collections of drum instrument sounds that are assigned as a single group to the sixteen key pads. There are two drum banks, Bank A and Bank B. [...]

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    25 Quick Start Quick Start ■ Playing Bass Sounds fig.00-17 1 You can play bass sounds with the key pads by pressing [BASS]. fig.00-18 When a key pad is pressed, a bass sound plays at the pitch predetermined for that key pad. The bass sound stops playing when the key pad is released. Pitches are assigned to the key pads in such a way as to simulat[...]

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    26 Quick Start Performing Rhythm Patterns The DR-670 comes with 200 different Preset Patterns and 200 User Patterns for you to use. Use the following procedure to perform these patterns and listen to the sounds. Pattern refers to a one- to two-measure rhythm performance pattern. ■ Selecting and Performing Patterns fig.00-18a[...]

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    27 Quick Start Quick Start 1 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). fig.00-18b 2 Rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number. fig.00-18c 3 Press [START] to begin playback. The Tempo indicator flashes once each beat. Turning the TEMPO/VALUE dial while a performance is in progress sets up the pattern number for the next pa[...]

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    28 Quick Start ■ Selecting and Performing Patterns (DPP Function) Ordinarily, tapping the key pads plays the instruments assigned to those pads, but with DPP (Direct Pattern Play), you can instead trigger the playback of the patterns that are assigned to the key pads. With DPP, you can instantly perform desired patterns by tapping the pads. Here,[...]

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    29 Quick Start Quick Start 3 When you tap the key pad, performance of the assigned pattern begins. The Tempo indicator flashes once each beat. The pattern number for the pattern currently being played appears in the display. fig.00-22a When you tap a different key pad while the pattern is still being played, the performance of the current pattern s[...]

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    30 Quick Start ■ Adjusting the Tempo Try changing the tempo used for performing the pattern. fig.00-23 1 Hold down [TAP TEMPO] and rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to change the tempo. fig.00-24 The tempo can be changed with in the range from 20 to 260 beats per minute.[...]

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    31 Quick Start Quick Start ■ Changing the tempo using the Tap Tempo function You can determine the tempo by the timing with which you press [TAP TEMPO]. fig.00-25 1 Press [TAP TEMPO] at least three or four times in a row at the desired timing; the tempo will be set to the same timing you’ve just used for your tapping. The tempo can be changed w[...]

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    32 Quick Start ■ Inserting Fill-Ins With the DR-670, you can add fill-ins to a pattern being played at whatever timing you want. fig.00-26[...]

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    33 Quick Start Quick Start 1 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). fig.00-28 2 Press [START] to start the performance of the pattern. 3 Press [FILL] at the points where you want a fill-in added. The fill-in pattern is played instantly after [FILL] is pressed. fig.00-29 When the fill-in pattern is played to the end, the performance r[...]

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    34 Quick Start ■ Using the Foot Switches You can use up to two foot switches (such as the optional FS-5U) to start and stop performance and insert fill-ins. * When only one foot switch is connected, the foot switch only starts and stops performances. * A special PCS-31 cable (optional) is required when connecting two foot switches. fig.00-31 Foot[...]

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    35 Quick Start Quick Start 1 Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY). 2 When the foot switch connected with a plug that has a white stripe is pressed while the performance is stopped, the performance then starts. fig.00-34 3 Pressing the foot switch connected with a plug that has a red stripe while the performance is in progress insert[...]

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    36 Quick Start ■ Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching Drum Kits) Even when using the same pattern, you can change the mood (the performance and the way it is played) of the pattern by altering the instruments from which the pattern is made up. Here, try playing the same pattern with various different instrument, changing drum kits[...]

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    37 Quick Start Quick Start 3 Hold down [SHIFT] and press [DRUM A/B] (DRUM KIT). Keep [SHIFT] held down. fig.00-39 4 While continuing to hold down [SHIFT], rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the drum kit number. Try switching among the drum kits and listening to the different sounds. fig.00-40 5 Release [SHIFT]. This completes the selection of th[...]

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    38 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs This section provides a summary description of the DR-670. How the Work Progresses The process of creating one song’s worth of rhythm patterns can be divided broadly into two steps: creating the patterns, then composing the song. fig.01-01 Composing the Rhythm Patterns Compose (record) the p[...]

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    39 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Chapter 1 Composing the Song Compose (record) the song by stringing together a sequence of performances using your User Patterns and the 200 Preset Patterns. There are two methods used for recording songs as well. Realtime Recording Here, the song is recorded just by selecting and playing patt[...]

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    40 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs About Operational Modes The DR-670 features numerous functions for creating patterns and songs and for Editing sounds. These functions are categorized into the following nine different modes. Pattern Play mode (Refer to Chapter 2 Playing Patterns; p. 47) Used for performing rhythm patterns. To[...]

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    41 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Chapter 1 Drum Kit Edit mode Used for making drum kit settings, assigning sounds to the key pads, and for setting the way sounds are played. To go into Drum Kit Edit mode, hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 9 (DRUM KIT EDIT) while the performance is stopped. fig.01-07 DPP Assign mode Used for[...]

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    42 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Drum Kits and Pad Performances ■ Drum Kits The DR-670 includes 256 internal drum sounds (instruments) and sixteen internal bass sounds (bass tones). A “drum kit” is a single set containing 32 of these drum sounds and one of the bass sounds. fig.01-12 ● The DR-670 comes with 64 Preset D[...]

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    43 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Chapter 1 ■ Pad Performances Drum sounds are divided into two banks, Drum Bank A and Drum Bank B, each of which contains sixteen sounds, with one of the sixteen sounds each being assigned to a key pad. fig.01-13 With the DR-670, you can elect to have either Drum Bank A or B, or bass sounds p[...]

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    44 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs How to View the Scale/Pattern Display ■ Pattern Display The content of any one of the instruments or the bass tone for the currently selected pattern is indicated in the pattern display. The following shows the relationship between the pattern and what is indicated. fig.01-20 The DR-670 uses[...]

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    45 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Chapter 1 ■ Scale Display The “ ▼ ” mark in the scale display indicates the timing of the quarter notes. fig.01-23 When there are too many beats to allow all of the notes from the beginning to the end of the pattern to be displayed at one time, “ ” appears, indicating that there ar[...]

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    46 Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs Using [SHIFT] With the DR-670, by holding down [SHIFT] while pressing another button or key pad, you can switch modes and use a variety of convenient functions for editing songs and rhythm patterns. The text (or symbols) printed above the buttons and key pads on the DR-670’s panel indicate t[...]

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    47 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) Patterns are played in Pattern Play mode. You can also tap the key pads to play drum sounds and bass sounds. ◆ To switch to Pattern Play mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped and press Key Pad 5 ( PATTERN PLAY). fig.02-01 fig.02-02 Playing Sounds with the Key Pads You [...]

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    48 Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) ■ Changing the Bass Pitch (Fret Shift) You can shift the entire tuning of the bass sound. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [BASS] (FRET SHIFT). 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and rotate the TEMPO/ VALUE dial to select the number of frets you want to shift by. fig.02-06 Setting a negative value (-) shifts the [...]

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    49 Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) Chapter 2 Playing Patterns You can select from 200 Preset and 200 User patterns to play. Patterns 001–200 are Preset patterns, and Patterns 201–400 are User patterns. * When the unit left the factory, the User patterns were empty of all data. 1. Select the pattern to be played. Turn the TEMPO/VA[...]

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    50 Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) Adjusting the Tempo 1. Hold down [TAP/TEMPO] and rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. You can adjust the tempo within the range from 20 to 260. fig.02-13 ■ Adjusting the Tempo with the Tap Tempo Function You can set the tempo to the interval at which [TAP TEMPO] is pressed. 1. Press [T[...]

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    51 Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) Chapter 2 2. Press [FILL] at the time you want to have the fill pattern inserted. You are moved to the fill pattern the moment [FILL] is pressed. fig.02-21 When the fill pattern plays to the end, you are returned to the basic pattern. fig.02-22 3. Press [STOP/CONT] to stop the performance. ■ Playi[...]

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    52 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) This section describes the procedures used for recording (Realtime Recording and Step) and editing User patterns. These operations are carried out in Pattern Edit mode. ◆ To switch to Pattern Edit mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped and press Key Pad 6 (PATTERN E[...]

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    53 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Chapter 3 <1> Select an Unrecorded Pattern 1. With the performance stopped, select a User pattern (201–400). Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number. * You can also select the pattern by inputting the pattern number with the numeric keys and pressing [ ]. The fol[...]

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    54 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) <3> Select the Measures This setting determines whether a one-measure or two-measure pattern is recorded. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [0] (MEASURE). * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. fig.03-06 2. While still holding down [SHIFT], rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select a one- mea[...]

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    55 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Chapter 3 <5> Set the Quantization Using Quantize in Realtime Recording corrects any timing discrepancies made while tapping the key pads during recording. Normally, this is set to the smallest note unit to be recorded. To record without the quantization, set this to “OFF.” W[...]

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    56 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Realtime Recording of the Drum Part 1. Hold down [REC] and press [START]. The REC indicator lights, and the metronome begins playing. The metronome sound begins, and the tempo indicator flashes in time with the count. The BEAT display follows the count. fig.03-11 2. Press [DRUM A/B] to[...]

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    57 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Chapter 3 ■ (6-1B) Do Step Recording Step Recording of the Drum Part 1. Press [REC]. The REC indicator flashes, and the dot “ ● ” in the Pattern display flashes as well. The flashing dot is for the step being recorded. Either “A” or “B” flashes according to whether the [...]

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    58 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) 3. Press [ ] [ ] to specify the step to be recorded. Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [ ] lets you jump to the first step. 4. Tap the key pad with the note to be recorded. At this time, the velocity (the force used to tap the key pad) is also recorded. The recording automatically adva[...]

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    59 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Chapter 3 b. Tap a key pad, and continue holding it down instead of releasing it. c. While continuing to hold down the key pad, press [ ] to specify Step 2-4. fig.03-19 d. Release the key pad. fig.03-20 ■ (6-2) Confirm the Recorded Sounds 1. If recording is in progress, press [STOP] [...]

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    60 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Erasing Patterns (Pattern Clear) You can clear unneeded User patterns. * The Preset patterns (1–200) cannot be cleared. 1. With the performance stopped, select the User pattern to be cleared. Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number. * You can also select the pattern by[...]

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    61 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Chapter 3 Copying Patterns This copies User and Preset patterns to other User patterns. * Note that when a pattern is recorded to a copy destination, the data previously occupying the copy destination is discarded. 1. With the performance stopped, select the User pattern you want to co[...]

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    62 Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode) Replacing Drum Kits You can substitute a drum kit selected in recording with a different drum kit. * You cannot select different drum kits for the basic pattern and the fill pattern. 1. Select the User pattern with the replacement drum kit. Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the patte[...]

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    63 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) This section describes the procedures used for recording (Realtime/Step) and editing User patterns. These operations are carried out in Song Edit mode. ◆ To switch to Song Edit mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped and press Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT). fig.04-00 fig[...]

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    64 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) <1> Select an Unrecorded Song 1. Switch to Song Edit mode. With the performance stopped, press Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT). * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. fig.04-02a 2. Select the song. Hold down [SHIFT] and rotate the TEMPO/ VALUE dial to select the song. * You can also select the song by[...]

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    65 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Chapter 4 <3A> Do Realtime Recording Here, select the pattern and then record it as it is being performed. * When recording over a song that has already been recorded, the newly recorded data overwrites the previously recorded data, which is discarded. 1. With the performance stopped, [...]

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    66 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) ■ Using the DPP Function in Realtime Recording 1. Press [DPP]; “DPP” appears in the display. fig.04-08a 2. With the song stopped, press the key pad to which the first pattern to be recorded is assigned. 3. Hold down [REC] and press [START] to start recording. The first selected pattern[...]

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    67 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Chapter 4 ■ Starting Realtime Recording Within a Song You can start Realtime Recording from a point other than the beginning of the song. This is convenient when you want to insert patterns in lengthy songs. 1. With the performance stopped, press [ ] [ ] to specify the measure where record[...]

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    68 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) <3B> Do Step Recording This lets you record the song by specifying patterns one at a time in the order they are to be played. 1. With the performance stopped, press [REC]. The DR-670 is put in Step Recording mode, and the REC indicator flashes. 2. Select a pattern to record. Rotate the[...]

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    69 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Chapter 4 Adding Patterns In the Song (Insert) This operation inserts a pattern at a point within the song. fig.04-08 * When the pattern to be inserted is two measures, you cannot insert only one measure. Furthermore, you cannot insert material between the measures of a two-measure pattern b[...]

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    70 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Removing Unneeded Song (Song Clear) This erases content of the cullently selected Song. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [3] (CLEAR). * Continue to hold down [SHIFT]. fig.04-12 2. If you are sure you want to clear the song, while still holding down [SHIFT], press [] . The song is erased, and w[...]

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    71 Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple Songs Into One Song (Song Chain) You can have a number of songs performed in one connected sequence. This function is called “Song Chain.” Each song is assigned the song number of the song that is to follow it—you can chain up to 100 songs this way. fig.04[...]

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    72 Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode) In Song Play mode, you can play the songs that have been created. ◆ To switch to Song Play mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped and press Key Pad 1 (SONG PLAY). fig.05-01 Performing Songs 1. Select a song to play. Turn the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the song. * You can also input [...]

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    73 Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode) Chapter 5 Starting a Song From a Point Other Than the Beginning You can start playing a song from a specified measure. This is convenient when you want to start playing a song containing many measures from some point within the song. 1. With the performance stopped, press [ ] [ ] to specify the startin[...]

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    74 Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode) Performing Multiple Songs In One Sequence (Song Chain) “SONG CHAIN” appears in the display when the currently selected song is specified in “Song Chain” (p. 71). fig.05-09 ■ Checking the Song Chain Settings You can confirm the Song Chain settings in Song Play mode. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and pr[...]

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    75 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Assigning Patterns to the Key Pads (DPP Assign Mode) Here, patterns are assigned to the key pads (1– 16) for DPP (Direct Pattern Play). 1. With the performance stopped, hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 10 (DPP ASSIGN). The DR-670 switches to DPP Assign mode. fig.06-01 fig.06-02 2. Press a key pad to which you wish to ass[...]

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    76 Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode) You can make the following settings in Utility mode. ● Switch the sounding/muting of drum parts and bass parts (Output Part) ● Assign functions to the foot switches ● Change the roll interval (Roll Type) ● Change the flam settings (Flam Interval, Flam Ratio) ● Adjust the key pad sensitivi[...]

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    77 Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode) Chapter 7 Assigning Functions to the Foot Switches Settings for the functions controlled with the foot switches 1 and 2. fig.07-05 STRT: Used for starting the pattern or song from the beginning and stopping the pattern or song. Same operations achieved by pressing [START] and [STOP/CONT]. FILL: Swi[...]

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    78 Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode) Changing the Flam Settings By changing the flam interval and flam ratio settings, you can change the way the flam sounds. * Changing the flam settings only changes the way flams are played in patterns that have already been recorded. fig.07-06 Flam Interval (0 – 31) Sets the difference in time of[...]

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    79 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) In Drum Kit Edit mode, you can select drum and bass instruments, change the way they sound, and make other changes to drum kit settings to create up to 64 original User drum kits. ◆ To switch to Drum Kit Edit mode, hold down [SHIFT] while the performance is stopped a[...]

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    80 Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) ■ Editing Procedure 1. If editing a drum part, press [DRUM A/B] then specify Drum Bank A or B. If editing a bass part, press [BASS] to specify the bass part. 2. If editing a drum part, specify the key pad to be edited by pressing that key pad. This step is not required if you [...]

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    81 Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) Chapter 8 ■ Lengthening and Shortening the Reverberation ( Decay) This lengthens and shortens the reverberation of the sound (the decay) for each instrument. Valid Settings: -32 – +31 fig.08-08 Positive (+) Values: As the value increases, the decay is lengthened relative to [...]

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    82 Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) ■ Determining Whether Or Not Sounds Overlap (Assign Type) This sets the way each instrument sounds (the assign type) when one or more instruments continue to be played. Settings Values: POLY, EX1P – EX7P, MONO, EX1M – EX7M fig.08-15 POLY When one instrument continues playi[...]

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    83 Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) Chapter 8 Editing the Bass Part ■ Selecting the Tone (Bass Tone) This selects the tone for the bass part (the bass tone). For more on the bass tones you can select, refer to the “ Instrument/Bass Tone List ” (p. 99). fig.08-20 * You cannot select drum instruments for use i[...]

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    84 Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) Decay Time After Note Off (Release) Valid Settings: -7 – +7 fig.08-25 Positive (+) Values: The release gets longer than the original as the value increases. 0: Original nuance Negative (-) Values: The release gets shorter than the original as the value increases. fig.08-25a ?[...]

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    85 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a universal standard that allows for the exchange of performance data and other information among electronic musical instruments and computers. Once MIDI cables are used to connect together devices equipped with[...]

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    86 Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) About MIDI Mode With the DR-670, you can use MIDI data to do the following. ● Synchronize performances with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencer ● Use an external MIDI device to play the DR- 670, and use the DR-670 to play an external MIDI device ● Transmit data from the DR-6[...]

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    87 Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Chapter 9 Data Synchronized with the DR-670 The following MIDI messages are handled during synchronization with the DR-670. ● Start ● Timing Clock ● Continue ● Song Select ● Stop ● Song Position Pointer * Song Select and Song Position Pointer data are not output in Song[...]

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    88 Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Using An External MIDI Device to Play the DR-670/ Using the DR-670 to Play An External MIDI Device You can use performance data transmitted from an external MIDI device to play the DR-670, or operate the DR-670 to control performances of external MIDI devices. fig.09-08a MIDI Chann[...]

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    89 Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Chapter 9 Transmitting the DR-670 ’ s Data to an External MIDI Device/ Returning Transmitted Data to the DR-670 Transmitting the DR-670 ’ s data to a MIDI sequencer or another DR-670 is known as “ Bulk Dump . ” Conversely, returning data saved to a MIDI sequencer back to th[...]

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    90 Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Returning Transmitted Data to the DR-670 (Bulk Load) fig.09-13 To carry out Bulk Load, perform the following procedure from MIDI mode. 1. Press [ ] [ ] to select “RX BULK.” fig.09-14 2. Transmit the data from the connected MIDI device. Bulk Load starts, and the REC indicator li[...]

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    91 Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode) Chapter 9 Making the DR-670 Settings On the DR-670, select the song (Song Play mode) or pattern (Pattern Play mode) to use. * You can use the DR-670’s MIDI settings with the power left on. If you mistakenly make changes to the Sync mode settings (p. 87), set the DR-670 to “AUTO[...]

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    92 Error Message List Error messages are displayed when there is an error in an operation or when an operation cannot be executed properly. Take the actions suggested in the error messages that are displayed. fig.10-01 ● The DR-670 ’ s batteries are running low. ❍ Use the AC adapter, or change the batteries promptly. Press [STOP/CONT] to clea[...]

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    93 Error Message List Appendices fig.10-07 ● MIDI Exclusive messages could not be received correctly. ❍ Press [STOP/CONT], then try the operation again. fig.10-07c ● Reception of data during Bulk Load was cancelled before the operation was completed. ❍ Press [STOP/CONT], then try carrying out Bulk Load again. fig.10-07a ● The system attem[...]

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    94 Troubleshooting If you find the DR-670 is not operating correctly, check the items listed below. If the DR-670 still does not work properly after you check these points, consult your local Roland Service or your dealer. No Sound ❏ Is the volume turned down (p. 18)? ❏ Is the output part set to “ DRUM ” or “ BASS ” (p. 76)? ❏ Is the [...]

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    95 Appendices Operation List Operations Common to All Modes Operation Purpose [START] Start/Stop Performances [STOP/CONT] Stop Performance/Continue Play [TAP TEMPO] + [TEMPO/VALUE] Adjust Tempo [REC] Step Recording [REC] + [START] Realtime Recording [TAP TEMPO] Tap Tempo [FILL] Fill-In [DPP] Direct Pattern Play On [DRUM A/B] Switch Drum Banks A/B [[...]

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    96 Operation List Song Edit Mode Operation Purpose [SHIFT] + (Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT) ➔ [TEMPO/VALUE]) Select Song [SHIFT] + (Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT) ➔ Numeric Keys ➔ [ ]) Select Song [SHIFT] + [6] (CHAIN) Song Chain [SHIFT] + [7] (REPEAT) Song Repeat [SHIFT] + [VOICE] (INIT TEMPO) Initial Tempo [SHIFT] + [1] (INSERT) Insert Pattern [SHIFT] + [2][...]

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    97 Appendices Parameter List Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are not saved. These are reset each time the DR-670 ’ s power is turned on. Parameter Display Value Reset Value System Mode* SONG PLAY, SONG EDIT, PATTERN PLAY, PATTERN EDIT, DRUM KIT EDIT, DPP ASSIGN, UTILITY, MIDI, DEMO PATTERN PLAY Pattern Number* 1 – 400 1 Song Beat* RPT OF[...]

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    98 Parameter List DPP Assign (Pads 1 – 16) Pattern Number 1 – 400 Utility Output Part* OUT PART ALL, DRUM, BASS ALL Foot Switch 1 FT SW 1 STRT, FILL, CONT, RSET, REC, CHAS, PD 1 – PD16, PDG, PDD, PDA, PDE STRT Foot Switch 2 FT SW 2 STRT, FILL, CONT, REC, RSET, CHAS, PD 1 – PD16, PDG, PDD, PDA, PDE FILL Roll Type ROL TYPE 32, 16 (triplets), [...]

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    99 Instrument Display Instrument Voice Display Instrument Voice Appendices Instrument/Bass Tone List * KC1 attack kick 2 KC2 real dry kick 1 * KC3 dry kick 2 * KC4 dry medium kick 2 * KC5 dry hard kick 2 * KC6 heavy kick 2 * KC7 pillow kick 2 * KC8 vintage kick 1 2 * KC9 vintage kick 2 2 * KC10 jazz kick 1 2 * KC11 jazz kick 2 2 * KC12 maple kick 2[...]

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    100 Instrument/Bass Tone List Display Instrument Voice Display Instrument Voice * SN41 rock snare 2 2 * SN42 ring maple snare 2 SN43 brush roll snare 1 1 * SN44 brush roll snare 2 2 * SN45 brush slap snare 1 2 * SN46 brush slap snare 2 2 * SN47 brush slap snare 3 2 * SN48 brush swish snare 2 * SN49 reggae snare 2 * SN50 swing snare 2 * SN51 90 ’ [...]

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    101 Instrument/Bass Tone List Display Instrument Voice Display Instrument Voice Appendices PC2 tambourine 1 PC3 sleigh bell 1 PC4 castanet 1 PC5 triangle open 1 PC6 woodblock 1 * PC7 bongo high 2 * PC8 bongo low 2 * PC9 conga high mute 2 * PC10 conga high slap 2 * PC11 conga high open 2 * PC12 conga low open 2 * PC13 timbale high 2 * PC14 timbale l[...]

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    102 Preset Drum Kit List Pad No. A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 BASS No. 1 Standrd Instrument CY1 CY2 CY12 CY9 TM1 TM1 TM1 TM3 STK3 SN1 PC1 HH3 KC4 SN2 HH1 HH2 PC22 CY7 PC20 PC17 PC25 PC25 PC18 PC19 PC7 PC8 PC14 PC13 PC2 PC9 PC11 PC12 FNG1 No. 2 Room 1 [...]

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    103 Preset Drum Kit List Appendices Pad No. A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 BASS No. 9 Big Instrument CY1 CY2 CY11 CY9 TM5 TM5 TM6 TM6 STK3 SN5 PC1 HH7 KC16 SN6 HH4 HH5 PC22 PC16 PC20 PC17 PC25 PC25 PC18 PC19 PC7 PC8 PC14 PC13 PC2 PC9 PC11 PC12 STCK No. [...]

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    104 Preset Drum Kit List Pad No. A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 BASS No. 17 Dance 1 Instrument CY3 CY3 CY12 CY9 TM2 TM2 TM2 TM2 STK1 PC43 PC35 HH14 KC39 SN54 HH18 HH19 PC22 PC16 PC20 PC17 PC25 PC25 PC18 PC19 PC7 PC8 PC14 PC13 PC2 PC9 PC10 PC12 SLD No. 1[...]

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    105 Preset Drum Kit List Appendices Pad No. A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 BASS No. 25 Brazil Instrument CY1 CY2 CY12 CY9 PC9 PC10 PC11 PC11 PC12 PC16 PC2 HH3 KC10 SN4 HH1 HH2 PC22 PC22 PC20 PC17 PC25 PC25 PC18 PC19 PC7 PC8 PC14 PC13 PC15 PC22 PC1 PC1 F[...]

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    106 Preset Drum Kit List Pad No. A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 BASS No. 33 Boom Instrument CY17 CY17 CY11 CY9 TM29 TM29 TM29 TM29 STK6 PC43 PC1 HH16 KC50 SN55 HH16 HH17 PC22 PC16 PC20 PC17 PC35 FX6 FX3 PC19 PC7 PC8 PC14 PC13 PC2 PC9 PC11 PC12 PLCK No. [...]

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    107 Preset Drum Kit List Appendices Pad No. A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 BASS No. 41 Jazz 3 Instrument CY1 CY2 CY12 CY9 TM7 TM7 TM7 TM8 STK2 PC33 PC2 HH3 KC11 SN2 HH1 HH2 CY4 CY9 CY8 CY9 PC25 PC25 PC18 PC19 PC7 PC8 PC14 PC13 BS5 SN1 PC11 PC12 ACO1 No.[...]

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    108 Preset Drum Kit List Pad No. A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 BASS No. 49 Ring Instrument CY4 CY1 CY11 CY8 TM23 TM23 TM24 TM24 STK2 SN33 PC1 HH3 KC7 SN42 HH1 HH2 PC22 PC16 PC20 PC17 PC25 PC25 PC18 PC19 PC7 PC8 PC14 PC13 PC2 PC9 PC11 PC12 FNG2 No. 50 L[...]

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    109 Preset Drum Kit List Appendices Pad No. A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 BASS No. 57 CtryBas Instrument CY1 CY2 CY12 CY9 TM21 TM21 TM21 TM22 STK3 PC33 PC1 HH3 KC12 SN21 HH10 HH11 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 BS1 FNG1 No.[...]

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    110 (Recommend) No. Tempo Pattern (Recommend) No. Tempo Pattern (Recommend) No. Tempo Pattern Preset Pattern List 001 136 Hard Rock 1-1 002 136 Hard Rock 1-2 003 120 Hard Rock 2-1 004 120 Hard Rock 2-2 005 120 Hard Rock 3-1 006 120 Hard Rock 3-2 007 120 Hard Rock 4-1 008 120 Hard Rock 4-2 009 160 Hard Rock 5-1 010 160 Hard Rock 5-2 011 162 Hard Roc[...]

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    111 Preset Pattern List (Recommend) No. Tempo Pattern (Recommend) No. Tempo Pattern Appendices 121 100 Smooth Jazz 1 122 100 Smooth Jazz 2 123 120 Heavy Funk 1 124 120 Heavy Funk 2 125 120 Technical Fusion 1 126 120 Technical Fusion 2 127 98 Hip Hop 1-1 128 98 Hip Hop 1-2 129 122 Hip Hop 2-1 130 122 Hip Hop 2-2 131 95 Hip Hop 3-1 132 95 Hip Hop 3-2[...]

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    112 Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's : True Number : Song Position : Song Select : Tune Request 1 – 16 1 – 16 Mode [...]

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    113 Appendices Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes True Voice Note On Note Off Key's Channel's : True Number : Song Position : Song Select : Tune Request : Clock : Commands : Local On/Off : All Notes Off : Active Sensing : Reset O X X X X[...]

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    114 Specifications Maximum Polyphony 20 voices * Depending on the instruments and drum kits used, maximum polyphony may be lower. Instruments Drum: 256 Bass: 16 Rhythm Patterns User Patterns: 200 Preset Patterns: 200 Songs Songs: 100 Song Length: Maximum 250 patterns for a song Total Patterns for all songs: approx. 3,000 Maximum Note Storage approx[...]

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    115 Appendices Index A Assign Type .......................................................... 82 Attack ..................................................................... 83 B Basic Pattern ................................................... 50 – 51 Basic Pitch ............................................................. 78 Bass .............[...]

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    116 Index Polarity Switch ..................................................... 34 POLY ...................................................................... 82 Polyphony ............................................................. 43 PRESET .................................................................. 53 Preset Pattern .....................[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For EU Countries Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h å ndtering. Udskiftning m å kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Lev é r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ø ren. VARNIN[...]

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    Owner’s Manual G6017449 ’00-xx-xx-xxx Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-670 Dr. Rhythm. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–4) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 10–11) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Addit[...]