BOSS BR-864 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS BR-864 8-Track Digital Studio.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)

• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)

These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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Printing Conventions in This Manual

• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.

[PLAY] [REC]

PLAY button REC button

• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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• Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA series), and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet when:

• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has

been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

•Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.

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• Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.

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101b

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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102d

• Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.

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• Any accumulation of dust between the AC adaptor and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire. Periodically wipe away such dust with a dry cloth. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

107d

• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 22 ).

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for

batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used

ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to

remain unused for an extended period of time.

• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth

or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

• Never keep batteries together with metallic

objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

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• Should you remove screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, 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).

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• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

303a

• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.

304a

• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

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• Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing.

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• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

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• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

Maintenance

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

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 on a memory card/computer, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a memory card / computer.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory or a memory card once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-300L; 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.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Before Using Memory Cards (CompactFlash)

Using Memory Cards

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• Carefully insert the Memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

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• Never touch the terminals of the Memory card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

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• This unit’s memory card slot accepts CompactFlash memory cards. Microdrive storage media by IBM are not compatible.

708

• CompactFlash cards are constructed using precision components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the following.

• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the cards.

• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the cards.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or vibration.

• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85° C).

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

USB

Compatible OS

Windows: Windows Me/2000 or later Macintosh: Mac OS 9.1 or later

Driver

The BR-864 uses a standard DRIVER that is found on OS. The DRIVER will be installed automatically once connected with Computer via USB.

851

• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law.

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• When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument, this unit can perform recording without being subject to the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it is used to record works (such as your own compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits second-generation and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders and other consumer digital-audio equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)

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• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

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* Screen shots in this documents are reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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* MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT NOTES.............................................................................. 4

Introduction to the BR-864................................................................. 14

Features..................................................................................................................................... 14

Memory cards supported by your BR-864 ............................................................................. 16

How to remove the card protector .......................................................................................... 16

Panel Descriptions ............................................................................. 17

Front Panel................................................................................................................................ 17

Display....................................................................................................................................... 21

Rear Panel................................................................................................................................. 21

Inserting batteries..................................................................................................................... 22

Quick Start......................................................23

Listening to the demo songs .............................................................. 24

(1) Connecting peripheral devices.......................................................................................... 24

(2) Turn on the BR-864 ............................................................................................................. 25

Adjusting the Display Contrast ..................................................................................................26

(3) Listening to a demo song................................................................................................... 26

Selecting a song ............................................................................................................................. 26

Playing Back a Song......................................................................................................................27

Changing the current position .................................................................................................... 27

(4) Turning off the power ......................................................................................................... 28

Recording/playing back a song......................................................... 29

(1) Preparing the memory card................................................................................................ 29

Turn on the power ........................................................................................................................ 29

Formatting the memory card (initialize) ...................................................................................29

(2) Select the song to record ...................................................................................................30

Recording a new song .................................................................................................................. 30

(3) Connecting instruments..................................................................................................... 31

Choose which jack you will use to connect your instrument.................................................31

Press the INPUT SELECT button of the instrument that you want to record ..................... 31

Turning off the internal microphone..........................................................................................32

Adjusting the input sensitivity.................................................................................................... 32

Adjusting the input level .............................................................................................................33

(4) Using insert effects............................................................................................................. 33

Switch effect patches..................................................................................................................... 33

Recording without insert effects................................................................................................. 34

(5) Using the rhythm guide ......................................................................................................35

Playing the rhythm guide............................................................................................................ 35

Changing arrangements...............................................................................................................35

Changing patterns......................................................................................................................... 36

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns.............................................................36

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Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns............................................. 36

(6) Basic recording ................................................................................................................... 37

Selecting the recording track....................................................................................................... 37

About the recording (REC) modes ............................................................................................. 37

Procedure .......................................................................................................................................38

(7) Playing back recorded music............................................................................................. 39

Silencing the sound of specific tracks (Mute) ...........................................................................39

(8) Overdubbing (Recording an additional performance while listening to an existing performance)

(9) Adjusting the sound for each track................................................................................... 40

Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound................................................................................ 40

Adjusting the tone (Track EQ) ....................................................................................................40

Adding width to the sound (Loop Effect) ................................................................................. 41

(10) Bounce (Putting multiple tracks together)...................................................................... 42

(11) Mastering ........................................................................................................................... 43

(12) Turning off the power ....................................................................................................... 44

(13) Removing the memory card............................................................................................. 44

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Section 1 Recording........................................45

Recording.......................................................................................... 46

Selecting the recording track .................................................................................................. 46

Changing V-Tracks................................................................................................................... 47

Changing the position of the input sound ............................................................................. 47

Recording Operations.............................................................................................................. 48

Repeating Playback (Repeat)............................................................. 49

Setting the repeat portion........................................................................................................ 49

Setting the repeat portion with accurate timing .................................................................... 50

Re-recording only a mistake (Punch-in/out) ....................................... 51

Manually punching in/out ........................................................................................................51

Manually punching in and out using [REC]............................................................................. 51

Manually punching in and out using a foot switch................................................................. 52

Auto punching in and out ........................................................................................................52

Specifying the area for auto punching in/out..........................................................................52

Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location ..................................................................... 53

How to Record............................................................................................................................... 53

Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location (Loop Recording)..................................... 54

Setting the portion to be repeated ..............................................................................................54

How to Record............................................................................................................................... 54

Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo) ................................................ 55

Reversing the last operation (Undo)....................................................................................... 55

Canceling the Undo (Redo)...................................................................................................... 55

Using the insert effects ...................................................................... 56

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Effect patches and banks ........................................................................................................56

Editing insert effect settings ................................................................................................... 57

Saving insert effects settings (Write) ..................................................................................... 58

Changing how the insert effects are used according to the mode...................................... 59

Putting multiple tracks together (Bounce)........................................... 60

Using the loop effects/Track EQ......................................................... 62

Selecting the loop effect .......................................................................................................... 62

Adjusting how the loop effect is applied................................................................................ 63

Setting the Track EQ ................................................................................................................ 64

Mastering.......................................................................................... 65

Editing the Mastering Tool Kit settings.................................................................................. 66

Saving the Mastering Tool Kit settings (Write)...................................................................... 67

Displaying the song information........................................................ 68

Displaying the remaining available recording time............................................................... 68

Displaying the memory card usage ........................................................................................ 68

Section 2 Editing............................................. 69

Registering time (Locator Function)..................................................... 70

Registering a locator point ...................................................................................................... 70

Moving to the locator point...................................................................................................... 70

Deleting a locator point............................................................................................................ 70

Search for the music’s start and end (Scrub/Preview) ........................ 71

Scrubbing to find the music starting/ending point ............................................................... 71

Changing the scrub points ...................................................................................................... 72

Enabling use of the Preview function with [REW] and [FF].................................................. 72

Editing the performance on a track (Track Editing) ............................. 73

Copying data (Track Copy)...................................................................................................... 73

Copying the repeated portion (AB)............................................................................................73

Copying by specifying the time (TME/MES)........................................................................... 74

Copying a complete track (ALL).................................................................................................75

Moving data (Track Move)........................................................................................................76

Moving the repeated portion (AB) ............................................................................................. 76

Moving by specifying the time (TME/MES) ............................................................................77

Moving a complete track (ALL)..................................................................................................78

Erasing data (Track Erase) ......................................................................................................79

Erasing the repeated portion (AB)..............................................................................................79

Erasing by specifying the time (TME/MES)............................................................................. 80

Erasing a complete track (ALL) ..................................................................................................81

Exchanging data (Track Exchange)........................................................................................ 82

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Organizing the songs you’ve recorded .............................................. 83

Copying a Song (Song Copy).................................................................................................. 83

Erasing songs (Song Erase).................................................................................................... 83

Saving memory on the memory card (Song Optimize)......................................................... 84

Naming songs (Song Name).................................................................................................... 84

Protecting a song (Song Protect)............................................................................................ 85

Saving the current settings to the song................................................................................. 85

Creating a master tape...................................................................... 86

Recording to a cassette tape recorder (analog connection)................................................ 86

Recording to a digital recorder (digital connection) ............................................................. 86

Disabling digital copying.............................................................................................................86

Section 3 Using the Rhythm Guide.................. 89

About the Rhythm Guide ................................................................... 90

About the patterns.................................................................................................................... 90

Types of patterns...........................................................................................................................90

About the arrangements ..........................................................................................................90

Types of arrangements................................................................................................................. 90

Switching the Rhythm Guide mode ........................................................................................ 91

Performing arrangements and patterns ................................................................................. 91

Selecting arrangements ................................................................................................................ 91

Performing arrangements............................................................................................................ 91

Selecting patterns..........................................................................................................................92

Performing patterns......................................................................................................................92

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns.............................................................92

Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns............................................. 92

Creating original arrangements......................................................... 93

Inserting a step ......................................................................................................................... 94

Erasing a step........................................................................................................................... 94

Naming arrangements.............................................................................................................. 94

Copying arrangements............................................................................................................. 95

Erasing arrangements.............................................................................................................. 95

Creating original patterns.................................................................. 96

Note concerning creation of patterns......................................................................................... 96

Creating patterns in Realtime Recording............................................................................... 96

Rehearsing recordings..................................................................................................................98

Deleting unneeded drum sounds............................................................................................... 99

Changing the metronome volume.............................................................................................. 99

Creating patterns in Step Recording .................................................................................... 100

Changing the velocity................................................................................................................. 102

Deleting unneeded drum sounds............................................................................................. 102

Naming patterns ..................................................................................................................... 102

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Copying patterns .................................................................................................................... 103

Erasing patterns ..................................................................................................................... 103

About the drum kits ........................................................................ 104

Performing the drums ............................................................................................................ 104

Selecting drum kits................................................................................................................. 104

Creating original drum kits (Tone Load) .............................................................................. 105

Loading from the tracks............................................................................................................. 105

Copying drum sounds from other drum kits ......................................................................... 107

Changing the position (pan) of the drum sounds.................................................................. 108

Section 4 Effects ...........................................109

Insert Effect Parameter Functions ..................................................... 110

Setting Procedure................................................................................................................... 110

Algorithm List ......................................................................................................................... 111

BANK: GUITAR ....................................................................................................................... 111

1. COSM GTR AMP .................................................................................................................... 111

2. ACOUSTIC SIM ......................................................................................................................111

3. BASS SIM.................................................................................................................................. 112

4. COSM COMP GTR .................................................................................................................112

5. GTR SYNTH.............................................................................................................................112

6. ACOUSTIC GTR .....................................................................................................................112

7. BASS MULTI............................................................................................................................ 113

8. COSM BASS AMP................................................................................................................... 113

9. COSM COMP BSS...................................................................................................................113

BANK: MIC............................................................................................................................... 114

10. VOCAL MULTI..................................................................................................................... 114

11. VOICE TRANS ...................................................................................................................... 114

12. COSM COMP VCL ...............................................................................................................114

BANK: LINE............................................................................................................................. 115

13. STEREO MULTI....................................................................................................................115

14. LO-FI BOX..............................................................................................................................115

BANK: SIMUL.......................................................................................................................... 115

15. VO+GT AMP ......................................................................................................................... 115

16. VO+AC.SIM........................................................................................................................... 116

17. VO+ACOUSTIC....................................................................................................................116

Parameter List......................................................................................................................... 117

Acoustic Guitar Simulator ......................................................................................................... 117

Acoustic Processor......................................................................................................................117

Bass Simulator ............................................................................................................................. 117

Chorus...........................................................................................................................................117

Compressor.................................................................................................................................. 118

COSM Comp (compressor)/Limiter........................................................................................ 118

De-esser ........................................................................................................................................118

Defretter........................................................................................................................................ 118

Delay.............................................................................................................................................119

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Doubling.......................................................................................................................................119

Enhancer.......................................................................................................................................119

Equalizer....................................................................................................................................... 119

Flanger..........................................................................................................................................120

Foot Volume................................................................................................................................. 120

Guitar Synth.................................................................................................................................120

Harmonist ....................................................................................................................................122

Lo-Fi Box.......................................................................................................................................122

Noise Suppressor ........................................................................................................................ 123

Octave...........................................................................................................................................123

Phaser............................................................................................................................................ 123

Pitch Shifter..................................................................................................................................123

Preamp.......................................................................................................................................... 124

Ring Modulator...........................................................................................................................124

Slow Attack.................................................................................................................................. 125

Speaker Simulator....................................................................................................................... 125

Tremolo/Pan ...............................................................................................................................125

Voice Transformer.......................................................................................................................126

Wah ............................................................................................................................................... 126

Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions........................................... 127

Setting Procedure................................................................................................................... 127

Algorithm................................................................................................................................. 127

Parameter List......................................................................................................................... 128

Equalizer....................................................................................................................................... 128

Bass Cut Filter..............................................................................................................................128

Enhancer.......................................................................................................................................128

Input..............................................................................................................................................128

Expander ......................................................................................................................................129

Compressor.................................................................................................................................. 129

Mixer............................................................................................................................................. 130

Limiter...........................................................................................................................................130

Output........................................................................................................................................... 130

Loop Effect Parameter Functions ...................................................... 131

Setting Procedure................................................................................................................... 131

Parameter List......................................................................................................................... 132

CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN (Doubling).................................................................................... 132

REVERB........................................................................................................................................ 132

Track EQ Parameter Functions ......................................................... 133

Setting Procedure................................................................................................................... 133

Parameter List......................................................................................................................... 133

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Section 5 Other Convenient Functions ...........135

Using a foot switch or expression pedal .......................................... 136

When using a foot switch ...................................................................................................... 136

When using an expression pedal.......................................................................................... 136

Tuning an instrument (Tuner)........................................................... 137

Changing to the tuner ............................................................................................................ 137

Explanation of the indications that appear while tuning...................................................... 137

Tuning...................................................................................................................................... 138

Setting the reference pitch of the tuner....................................................................................138

Copying difficult songs (Phrase Trainer)........................................... 139

Slowing down the speed (Time Stretch function) ............................................................... 139

Canceling the center sound (Center Cancel function)........................................................ 139

Synchronizing with MIDI devices...................................................... 141

MIDI Fundamentals................................................................................................................. 141

Using the rhythm guide to play an external MIDI sound module....................................... 141

Synchronizing playback with a MIDI sequencer.................................................................. 142

Synchronized playback with the BR-864 as the master.........................................................142

Setting the MTC offset................................................................................................................144

Using MMC .............................................................................................................................. 144

Operating MMC-compatible devices with the BR-864..........................................................144

Mixing the output from an external MIDI device

with the output from your BR-864 (Audio Sub Mix).......................... 146

Initializing the BR-864’s settings...................................................... 147

Initializing all the BR-864’s settings...................................................................................... 147

Initializing the system settings.............................................................................................. 147

Initializing the effect settings ................................................................................................ 148

Initializing the Rhythm Guide Arrangements/Patterns/Drum Kits ..................................... 148

Initializing the Memory Card.................................................................................................. 149

Conserving battery power (Power Save).......................................... 150

Deactivating the power save function .....................................................................................150

Utility parameter list........................................................................ 151

About the System parameters............................................................................................... 151

About the Sync parameters................................................................................................... 151

About the Scrub parameters ................................................................................................. 152

About the effects Insert mode............................................................................................... 153

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Section 6 USB...............................................155

Before Using USB (Overview)........................................................... 156

Compatible OS........................................................................................................................ 156

Composition of data on memory cards................................................................................ 156

Connecting a computer.......................................................................................................... 157

Backing up the BR-864’s data ......................................................... 158

With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 158

With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 159

Using the BR-532’s Data ........................................................................................................ 159

Saving BR-864 track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export)

With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 161

With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 162

............ 161

Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-864 tracks (WAV/AIFF Import)........... 164

With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 164

With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 165

Importing SMFs and creating patterns ............................................. 167

With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 167

With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 168

Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files...................................... 170

With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 170

With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 172

Section 7 Appendices ...................................175

Arrangement / Pattern List .............................................................. 176

Preset Arrangement List........................................................................................................ 176

Preset Pattern List.................................................................................................................. 177

Parameter List................................................................................. 178

Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 181

Error Messages................................................................................ 183

MIDI Implementation ....................................................................... 185

MIDI Implementation Chart.............................................................. 188

Specifications .................................................................................. 189

Index .............................................................................................. 191

Track Sheet ..................................................................................... 198

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Introduction to the BR-864

Features

Simple operation

The BR-864 is designed to be operated as easily as a cassette tape recorder, even by beginners.

Whether you are simply preparing a demo tape, or are getting ready to go to master with your first album, the simple operation of the BR-864 allows you to create digital recordings the very day you take it out of the box.

Digital audio workstation

All processes are fully digital

In addition to a digital mixer and digital recorder, the BR-864 contains four digital effects processors.

It is possible to perform all steps needed for recording, including editing, bouncing tracks, using effects, and mixing down, entirely within the digital realm, so there is no deterioration in the signal quality. In addition, by connecting digital devices like DAT recorder, MD recorder and CD recorder, you can do recording your data with full digital processing.

Using the USB connector also allows you to save the song data you create to a computer.

Equipped with V-Tracks

The BR-864 has eight audio recording tracks, which provides for simultaneous recording on two tracks, or simultaneous playback from eight tracks. Moreover, each track incorporates eight virtual tracks, called “V-Tracks,” for a total recording capability of 8 x 8 = 64 tracks! This increased versatility allows you to do things such as record numerous takes of a guitar solo, which you can later choose from when putting it all together. Also, while playing back eight tracks, you can use the bounce mode to bounce to a V-Track and perform stereo bouncing without needing to erase any data.

What are V-Tracks?

Each track consists of eight virtual tracks, and you can choose any one of these tracks for recording or playback. This means that you can record to up to a maximum of 64 tracks, and then select any eight of them to play back. These virtual tracks that make up the actual tracks are called “V-Tracks.”

fig.00-101

A “Track Sheet” is provided at the rear of this manual (p.

198), which you make copies of, and fill in when recording music to V-Tracks.

Rhythm Guide function

The “Rhythm Guide function” (p. 35, p. 90) makes it easy to capture phrases or musical ideas that come to mind. Simply select an appropriate rhythm pattern, and set the tempo.

In addition to the internal preset rhythm patterns already provided, you can also create your own original rhythm patterns.

By recording using the Rhythm Guide function, editing one measure at a time is greatly simplified.

Four versatile digital effects processors

The BR-864 contains four types of effect units. The effects groups used for recording (insert effects), send

and return (loop effects), tone shaping (Track EQ), and mastering (Mastering Tool Kit) stand as independent effects, and the effects other than the Mastering Tool Kit can be used simultaneously.

This means that the BR-864 does not require any external effect devices to produce a sophisticated song.

The BR-864 has many built-in simulations and effects, including amp modeling with COSM for a wide variety of insert effects. Many effects for vocal, keyboard, and guitar tracks are also included for a vast array of applications.

The loop effects include spatial effects such as chorus and reverb, which are vital for proper stereo mixdown.

The Track EQ is a built-in, two-band EQ whose utility is most fully exhibited in making tone adjustments during mixdown.

The Mastering Tool Kit allows you add compression to songs that have been mixed down and provides a variety of other effects.

For a more detailed explanation of insert and loop effects, refer to “What is an insert effect?” (p. 33), “What is a loop effect?” (p. 41), “Adjusting the tone (Track EQ)” (p. 40), and “What is a Mastering Tool Kit?” (p. 38) respectively.

V-Track1 V-Track2 V-Track3 V-Track4 V-Track5 V-Track6 V-Track7 V-Track8

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What is COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)?

Technology that virtually reconstructs an actually existing structure or material using a different means is called “modeling” technology. COSM is proprietary Roland technology that creates new sounds by combining various sound modeling technologies.

Editing Functions

With the BR-864, you can perform editing operations such as copying, moving, and erasing, which cannot be done with multitrack recorders that use tapes. This means operations such as copying and repeating a multiple-bar phrase, moving a multiple-bar phrase to another track, and erasing the data of a track, whole or in part, can be performed with ease.

Non-destructive editing

Being a digital recorder, the BR-864 offers non-destructive editing. With non-destructive editing, after performing any editing and recording operations, you can still return your data to its previous state (undo and redo functions).

“Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)” (p. 55)

Quick movement to a point

You can assign a marker to any point in a track that you wish (locator function). If you assign markers to locations such as the end of the opening or the beginning of a solo, you will be able to move instantly to the point where you wish to begin listening.

”Registering time (Locator Function)” (p. 70)

Introduction to the BR-864

Full complement of input connectors (jacks)

Your BR-864 is equipped with the input jacks shown below.

GUITAR/BASS:

This high-impedance input jack allows you to directly connect your guitar or bass (accepts 1/4” phone plugs).

MIC:

These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both standard TRS jacks (p. 21, p. 24) and XLR jacks are provided. A built-in microphone is also included, so you can perform recordings with the BR-864 even when you don’t have a microphone connected.

* The built-in microphone can be turned on or off (p. 32).

LINE:

These jacks accept stereo input from keyboards, CD players, and other devices at line level (RCA phono jacks).

For output, in addition to the LINE OUT jacks (stereo RCA phono jacks), optical DIGITAL OUT connectors are also provided for high-quality digital recording to digital audio recording devices (e.g., CD recorders and MD recorders).

USB:

Connecting your computer here allows you to exchange data between the BR-864 and a computer.

Two-way power supply allows you to record anywhere

You can use the BR-864 powered by batteries (six size AA dry cells) or with the AC adaptor.

And, thanks to its built-in microphone, you can make recordings anywhere and anytime you desire.

Equipped with chromatic tuner (A0 to B6 sound range)

Your BR-864 is also equipped with a chromatic tuner so that you can tune your guitar or bass while it is still connected to the BR-864 (p. 137).

Phrase Trainer Function

When you play back a song you have recorded from the CD player or the MD player, you can slow down the tempo without changing the pitch. Also, you can remove the sound you hear at the center (such as vocals and guitar solo) from the song. (p. 139)

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Introduction to the BR-864

Memory cards supported by your BR-864

The BR-864 uses CompactFlash cards as the storage media for recording and playback.

The BR-864 uses 32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash cards with a

3.3 V power supply.

CompactFlash Type II cards are not compatible.

CompactFlash cards are available at your nearest computer or digital camera shop.

(Recommended Products)

DELKIN DEVICES: eFilm / eFilmPRO Series

CompactFlash products other than those recommended here may not function properly with the BR-864.

Formatting the memory card (CompactFlash)

CompactFlash cards bought at a computer shop, or ones previously used with a digital camera cannot be used as is with the BR-864.

These CompactFlash cards must first be initialized for use with the BR-864.

For more details regarding initializing, see p. 29, p. 149.

How to remove the card protector

To prevent theft of the memory card (CompactFlash), the BR864 is shipped from the factory with a card protector.

fig.00-103

Card Protector

Card Cover

To remove the card protector, use the following procedure.

1. Make sure the card cover is closed, then the BR-864

over.

* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of

newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

* When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid

dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

2. Using a coin or

flathead screwdriver, unscrew and remove the coin screw from the bottom panel.

234

* CompactFlash and are trademarks of SanDisk Corpo-

ration and licensed by CompactFlash association.

235

* BOSS Corporation is an authorized licensee of the

CompactFlash™ and CF logo ( ) trademarks.

3. Pull out the card

cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

4. To prevent loss of the

card protector after it is removed, place it as shown in the figure. Insert the card protector in the slot as indicated by the arrow.

5. Turn the BR-864 back

over to its original position.

Should you remove the screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

5 6

10 113612

22 21

23 24 25 26

29 30

3233

34 37

1. PEAK indicator

This indicator shows how strong the input level is at the various input jacks (e.g., GUITAR/BASS and MIC).

This indicator lights at a level -6 dB lower than where sound distortion occurs. Adjust the input sensitivity with the SENS knob so that this indicator lights only occasionally, at those moments when you play your guitar (or other instrument) at its loudest.

2. SENS knob

Use this knob to adjust the sensitivity at the input jacks (e.g., GUITAR/BASS, MIC, and LINE).

3. INPUT SELECT buttons

Use these buttons to select the input source (input jack) that you wish to record. The indicator of the selected button will light. You can mute (silence) the input sound by pressing a button that is lit.

GUITAR/BASS:

For selecting either guitar or bass use of the GUITAR/BASS jack.

MIC:

For selecting either the MIC jack when a microphone is connected, or the internal microphone.

* You can turn on and off the internal microphone. (p. 32)

LINE:

For selecting the LINE jack (stereo) for the line inputs, such as keyboards or CD players.

SIMUL:

By pressing the GUITAR/BASS and MIC buttons simultaneously, you can record from both inputs at the same time.

* If the INPUT SELECT setting is changed, the insert effect

bank (p. 33, p. 56) changes automatically.

4. EFFECTS button

Use this button to turn on and off the insert effects (p. 33, p.

56) or call up the screen for editing the various settings.

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Panel Descriptions

5. INPUT LEVEL knob

Use this knob to adjust the volume of the input source for recording.

* If you use the INPUT LEVEL knob to turn down the volume

of the input source during recording, the sound will be recorded in the audio track at a low volume, so that noise will be more apparent when you raise the volume of the audio track for playback.If you want to lower the sound of the input source that you are monitoring, lower the volume with the MASTER fader. To change the volume of the music being played back, use the TRACK fader for the respective tracks.

6. TUNER button

Use this button to turn on and off the tuner (p. 137).

7. AUTO PUNCH

This button is used to make settings for the automatic punch in/out function.

ON/OFF button:

This turns the auto punch-in/out function on/off. When this is on, the button indicator will light.

IN button:

For setting the auto punch-in location. Press this button to set the punch-in point. When set, the indicator on this button will light. After the punch-in location is set, you can press this button to automatically move to the punch-in location.

* Press this button while holding down the ON/OFF button to

clear the set punch-in location.

9. ZERO button

Moves you to the time location 00:00:000.0.

10.

REW button

The song will rewind while you hold down the button.

11.

FF button

The song will fast-forward while you hold down the button.

12.

REPEAT button

You can specify a region that you wish to hear, and hear it repeatedly (p. 49).

This feature is useful if you want to repeatedly play back the recording between the punch-in and out locations (p. 51) until you are satisfied or use the phrase trainer (p. 139) to try to copy a difficult phrase recorded from a CD or the like.

13.

STOP button

Stops recording or playback of the song.

14.

PLAY button

Plays back songs. When [REC] is pressed and the REC indicator is flashing, press [PLAY] to start recording. During recording or playback, the indicator on the button lights in green.

15.

REC (Recording) button

OUT button:

For setting the auto punch-out location. Press this button to set the punch-out location at the current location in the track. When set, the indicator on this button will light. After the punch-out location is set, you can press this button to automatically move to the punch-out location.

* Press this button while holding down the ON/OFF button to

clear the set punch-out location.

8. LOCATOR button

Use this button to store any location that you desire. Then, by pressing this button, you can automatically move to that location.

When a location is set, the indicator on this button will light and you will jump to the location each time this button is pressed.

* Press this button while holding down the AUTO PUNCH

ON/OFF button to clear the set location.

This is the Record button. In addition to the Recording operation, it is also used for manual punch-in/out. While in recording standby, the indicator on this button flashes in red, and during recording, it lights in red.

16.

AUDIO TRACK MIXER fader 1–4/5–8

For controlling the volumes of each track during playback.

* Hereafter, the AUDIO TRACK MIXER faders shall be

referred to as the “TRACK faders.”

17.

MASTER fader

Controls the overall volume of the BR-864.

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18.

REC TRACK (Recording Track) buttons 1–4/5–8

Use these buttons to select to which track you will record. The button of the track selected will flash in red and then light in red when recording begins. When recording is finished, the button of the selected track will light alternately in orange and green.

The relationship between the indicator and the track conditions is given below.

Off:

This track contains no recorded data.

Panel Descriptions

During creation of Rhythm Guide patterns (p. 96), you can delete rhythm sounds you have input by holding down this button and pressing the REC TRACK button.

21.

REC MODE (Recording Mode) button

This button is used for selecting the recording mode.

• Basic recording (p. 37, p. 46)

• Bounce (Putting multiple tracks together) (p. 42, p. 60)

• Mastering (p. 43, p. 65)

Green:

An audio track that contains recorded data.

Flashing in red:

The track is selected as the recording destination, and is in recording standby.

Red:

This track currently being recorded.

Lighting alternately in orange and green:

This track contains recorded data and is selected for recording.

During creation of Rhythm Guide patterns (p. 96), a rhythm instrument is assigned to each button.

19.

V-TRACK button

Use this button to call up the screen for selecting a V-Track.

“What are V-Tracks?” (p. 14) “Changing V-Tracks” (p. 47)

During creation of Rhythm Guide rhythm patterns (p. 96), the V-TRACK button is used to input rhythm instruments.

22.

TRACK button

This switches Tracks 1–4 and 5–8. The button indicator is lit when Tracks 5–8 are selected.

23.

PAN button

Pressed to access a screen where you can set the pan (left/ right location of the sound) for the playback of each track or for the input sound (p. 40, p. 47).

24.

EQ (Equalizer) button

This adjusts the tone (Low, High) for each track (p. 40, p. 64).

25.

LOOP EFFECTS button

Use this button to call up the screen for setting the send level of each track respective to the loop effects (p. 41, p. 62), switching between reverb and chorus, setting the various parameters, and more.

“Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ” (p. 62) “Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 131)

26.

PHRASE TRAINER button

20.

DELETE/MUTE button

By holding down this button and pressing a REC TRACK button whose indicator is lit in green and orange alternating or green, you can mute that track during playback, regardless of the position of its TRACK fader (p. 39). When you repeat the same action, muting will be defeated. While muted, the REC TRACK button of that track will flash in green and orange alternating or green.

* If a recording track was muted, muting will be defeated when

recording ends.

Use this button to perform the settings for the phrase trainer function.

When using the phrase trainer, you can turn on or off the center cancel function (for removing vocals at the center), or the time stretch function (for slowing down playback).

“Canceling the center sound (Center Cancel)” (p. 139) “Slowing down the speed (Time Stretch Function)” (p. 139)

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Panel Descriptions

27.

RHYTHM GUIDE

32.

ENTER/YES button

Here you can make settings for the Rhythm Guide function.

ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF button:

Pressed to cycle the Rhythm Guide function through the available selections: Arrangement → Pattern → Off.

TONE LOAD button:

This calls up the screen for the rhythm tones Tone Load function.

RHYTHM GUIDE fader:

Adjusts the Volume of the Rhythm Guide.

PROGRAM button:

This calls up the screen for programming arrangements and patterns.

RHYTHM PAD button:

This button switches the TRACK button, V-TRACK button, and TAP button functions to rhythm input.

TAP (TEMPO) button:

By tapping this button, you can set the tempo for the rhythm guide.

Press this button to confirm a selection or a value being entered.

33.

EXIT/NO button

Press this button to return to the previous screen or cancel the last entry.

34.

CURSOR buttons

Press these buttons to move the cursor within the screen.

35.

Headphones jack ( )

Headphones (sold separately) are connected here. When headphones are connected, the same output as that from LINE OUT can be heard from the headphones.

* The headphone volume is adjusted with the MASTER fader.

36.

MIC (Internal microphone)

This microphone can be used for recording with the BR-864.

During creation of Rhythm Guide patterns (p. 96), the TAP button is used to input rhythm instruments.

28.

USB button

Press this to call up the function for transferring data between the BR-864 and your computer when the USB connector is used.

29.

UTILITY button

This button calls up various functions offered by your BR864, such as track editing, song management, and memory card operations.

30.

UNDO/REDO button

For undoing the last-performed recording or editing operation and returning the data to its previous state. By pressing this button once again, you can bring back the canceled recording or re-execute the editing operation (p. 55).

31.

TIME/VALUE dial

You can use this dial to shift the current position within a song (e.g., fast forwarding and rewinding). It is also used to change the values of the various function settings.

“Press the INPUT SELECT button of the instrument that you want record” (p. 31)

“Turning off the internal microphone” (p. 32)

fig.00-202

37 38

37.

MEMORY CARD slot

This slot is where memory cards (CompactFlash) are inserted when you want to save data. You cannot record unless you have a memory card inserted here.

38.

Eject button

Press this button to eject the memory card.

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Display

fig.00-203d

1 2

Displays the menu screen, parameter setting screen, or other information, depending on the type of settings being made.

If the screen is difficult to view, see “Adjusting the Display Contrast” (p. 26).

1. MEAS (MEASURE)

Displays the current position within the song. Indicated from left to right are the measure, beat, and clock.

Panel Descriptions

4. FRAME

Displays the frame number of the current position of the song.

At the factory settings, one second is set to 30 frames (nondrop).This is one type of a specification known as MTC (MIDI Time Code), and when you use the BR-864 to play in synchronization with another MIDI device, you will need to set both devices to the same MTC type.

“Synchronizing playback with a MIDI sequencer” (p. 142)

5. REC MODE

The recording mode is indicated here.

6. Level Meter

2. TEMPO

The Rhythm Guide tempo is indicated here.

3. TIME

Displays the time of the current position of the song (hoursminutes-seconds).

Rear Panel

fig.00-204

1011 12

1. GUITAR/BASS jack

During play mode, the volume levels of instruments being input, and volume levels of each track are displayed.

The levels displayed are the levels after the adjustments are made with the INPUT LEVEL knob and TRACK fader (i.e., post fader). You can select the level meter to display each type of level being set.

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3. LINE IN jack

High-impedance input jack to directly connect your guitar or bass.

2. MIC jack (TRS/XLR types)

These jacks allow a mic to be connected.Both standard TRS jacks (p. 24) and XLR jacks are provided.

* If microphones are connected to both jacks, the TRS jack is

given priority.

These are input jacks for analog audio signals.These jacks are used to connect CD players and other audio devices and keyboards, rhythm machines, and other external sound modules.

4. LINE OUT jack

These are output jacks for the analog audio signal. You can connect tape recorders, or other recording devices to record the output analog signal from the BR-864.

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Panel Descriptions

5. DIGITAL OUT connector

Optical connector for outputting digital audio signals. The same sound that is output from LINE OUT is also output from DIGITAL OUT. You can connect a DAT recorder or CD recorder to this connector and make digital recordings of the BR-864’s output.

6. FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack

This is an input jack for connecting a separately sold foot switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2) or expression pedal (BOSS Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-300L).

By using this FOOT SW jack, you can start/stop playback, punch in/out, and more.

When an expression pedal is used, you can control the depth of effects with your foot.

“Using a foot switch or expression pedal” (p. 136).

7. MIDI OUT connector

Connector for sending MIDI data.Connect it to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI device (rhythm machine or sound module).

12.

Security Slot ( )

http://www.kensington.com/

Inserting batteries

1. Make sure that the power of the BR-864 is turned off.

2. Remove the battery cover on the rear panel.

* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of

* When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid

dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

3. Being careful not to reverse the polarity (+/-), insert six

AA dry-cell batteries into the battery compartment.

* BOSS recommends using longer-life alkaline batteries. * Do not mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and do

not mix batteries of differing types.

* Do not use rechargeable batteries.

8. USB connector

This is the connector for connecting your computer to the BR864 with a USB cable.

9. POWER switch

This is the power switch. It turns the power of the BR-864 on/off.

10.

DC IN (AC Adaptor) jack

Connect the AC adaptor (PSA-series; optional) to this jack.

You must use only the PSA-series AC adaptor. Use of any other adaptor may cause overheating or malfunctions.

11.

Cord Hook

Wrap the cable around this hook so that the AC adaptor cable is not pulled out accidentally.

* If the AC adaptor is disconnected during operation, your

important recorded data may be lost.

4. Close the battery cover.

fig.00-205

When the battery power becomes low, “Battery Low” appears in the display. When this message appears, replace the existing batteries with new ones as soon as possible.

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Quick Start

Quick

Start

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Listening to the demo songs

(1) Connecting peripheral devices

Make connections as shown in the diagram below. When making any connections, make sure that all devices are turned off.

fig.00-301

Mic

CD Recorder etc.

Rhythm Machine etc.

Electric Guitar

Electric Bass

AC Adaptor

(PSA series)

Foot Switch (FS-5U etc.)

Expression Pedal

(Roland EV-5 etc.)

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

● To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your

unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

fig.00-302

Audio Set etc.

CD Player etc.

Keyboard etc.

● Feedback could be produced depending on the location

of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance

from speakers.

3. Lower the volume.

* Two types of MIC inputs are included, TRS phone type jacks

compatible with balanced input, and XLR type connectors. The pin assignment for the MIC jack is as shown below. Before making any connections, make sure that this pin assignment is compatible with that of all your other devices.

fig.00-303

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Listening to the demo songs

* When using the FS-5U foot switch (sold separately), set the

polarity switch as shown below. If the polarity switch is not set correctly, the foot switch may not operate properly.

fig.00-304

Polarity Switch

* If using an expression pedal (EV-5 or FV-300L), set the MIN

volume level to “0.”

● Insert the memory card (CompactFlash) with the gold-

colored contacts facing downward (the side without contacts should be facing upward).

* Carefully insert the memory card all the way in-until it is

firmly in place.

* Do not touch the contacts of the memory card or allow them to

become dirty.

fig.00-305

2. Lower the MASTER fader on the BR-864.

fig.00-306

3. Turn on the device connected to an input jack (i.e.,

GUITAR/BASS, MIC, or LINE IN).

4. Turn on the POWER switch located on the rear panel.

fig.00-307

* Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before

switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

Quick Start

Before inserting the memory card, be sure to first turn off the BR-864. If a memory card is inserted when the power is turned on, the data in the memory card may be destroyed, or the memory card may become unusable.

(2) Turn on the BR-864

Once the connections have been completed, 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 all external devices connected properly? ❒ Is the volume on the BR-864 and all other devices

completely lowered?

❒ Is the memory card inserted?

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval

(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

5. Turn on the device connected to the output jack (i.e.,

LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT).

If you are using the AC adaptor, make sure that the AC adaptor does not become unplugged during operation. If the AC adaptor becomes unplugged accidentally, the recorded data may become damaged.

Play Screen

The Play screen is the most fundamental screen of the BR-864, and is the first screen that appears when the BR864 is turned on (see below).

fig.00-308d

* The BR-864 is shipped with a memory card already inserted in

the slot.

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Listening to the demo songs

Adjusting the Display Contrast

Depending on where the BR-864 is situated, the display contents may be difficult to read. If this is the case, perform the procedure given below to adjust the contrast (1 to 32).

fig.00-309

You can turn the TIME/VALUE dial while pressing [UTILITY] to adjust the contrast. Use each procedure as appropriate.

1,4 4

3 2

2,3

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.00-310d

(3)

Listening to a demo song

Selecting a song

Upon power-up, the song that was selected before the power was turned off is selected, and the data of that song is loaded. As soon as the data has been loaded, the Play screen appears in the display.

To listen to a demo song, follow the procedure given below.

fig.00-312

1,4 4

3 2

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “LCD Contrast,” and

adjust the contrast with the TIME/VALUE dial.

fig.00-311d

4. After completing the adjustment, press [UTILITY] (or

press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SEL,”

and press [ENTER].

The Song Select screen appears.

fig.00-313d

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3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “01:Dreamin’.”

TIME

23:59:59-29.900:00:00-00.0

[

ZERO

]

[

STOP

] + [

REW

]

[

STOP

] + [FF]

Section of the song recorded

Listening to the demo songs

Title Composer Copyright Dreamin’ Yutaka Nakano

4. Press [ENTER].

■

If you have changed the recording or editing

Since the BR-864 automatically updates the recorded data and operation content if the recording or editing have been changed, you do not need to perform any special operations for saving.

During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

* If you try to record or edit data using a protected demo song,

“Protected!” appears.

Playing Back a Song

1. Move the TRACK faders 1/5–4/8 and the RHYTHM

GUIDE fader to the positions shown in the figure below, and lower the MASTER fader.

fig.00-315

By adjusting the TRACK faders, you can listen to the individual sounds recorded to each track one at a time or listen to them at the balance you desire.

Press [FF] to fast-forward the song and press [REW] to rewind the song. Press [ZERO] to move to the time location 00:00:00-00.0.

In addition to the procedures given above, you can also change your current position in the song using the procedures given below.

Changing the current position

Elapsed time display

The value given at “TIME” in the display shows the elapsed time into the song using MTC (MIDI time codes) and is expressed as follows: hours-minutes-seconds-frames-sub frames.

The time code specifications can differ depending on the device. To synchronize operation with another device using MTC, you will first need to match the time code specifications of both devices. At the factory settings, one second is set to 30 frames (non-drop) (p. 142).

Quick Start

2. Press [PLAY].

fig.00-316

The song starts. Slowly increase the MASTER fader and adjust the volume to the desired level.

Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.

Moving to the start of a play

To move to the time where the first sound of a song is recorded, press and hold [STOP] and press [REW].

Each V-Track of the selected track is checked and you move to the time of the first recorded sound for the song.

Press [ZERO] to move to the time location 00:00:00-00.0.

Moving to the end of a play

To move to the time where the last sound of a song is recorded, press and hold [STOP] and press [FF].

Each V-Track of the selected track is checked and you move to the time of the last recorded sound for the song.

fig.00-317

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Moving through a song using hours, minutes, seconds, frames, or sub frames

Press [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to hours, minutes, seconds, frames, or sub-frames display, and turn the TIME/ VALUE dial to change the current time in the song.

Moving through a song in measures or beats

The current position’s measure– beat–clock are displayed at the location “MEAS” (measure) in the display.

* For the demo songs, a Arrangement (p. 35, p. 90) has already

been created and it is set so that measure, beat, clock, and song is properly synchronized.

Press [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “measure” or “beat” display, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the current measure or beat in the song.

* you cannot move the cursor to Clock (cannot be altered).

(4) Turning off the power

1. Make sure that playback of the song is stopped.

Always make sure that the recorder is stopped before turning off the power to the BR-864. Turning off the power while recording or playback is in progress may result in the deletion of (song) data, mixer settings, and/ or effect patch data.

2. Turn off the power to each device in the reverse order

used for powering up (p. 25).

3. Turn the BR-864’s POWER switch off.

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(1)

Preparing the memory card

The BR-864 writes the recorded data directly to the inserted memory card. Therefore, for recording or playback, the memory card must be inserted.

“Memory cards supported by your BR-864” (p. 16)

Inserting the memory card

Before inserting the memory card (CompactFlash), be sure to first turn off the BR-864. If a memory card is inserted when the power is turned on, the data in the memory card may be destroyed, or the memory card may become unusable.

1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.

The supplied memory card still has some remaining space; however, for extended recording, you will need to erase some of the demo song or prepare a new memory card (64 MB or greater is recommended).

* The demo songs are protected.

To delete the demo songs, first remove the protections, then carry out the deletion.

fig.00-401

1 4

2,3,4 2,3

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INI,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.00-402d

Quick Start

“Protecting a song (Song Protect)” (p. 85) “Erasing songs (Song Erase)” (p. 83)

Turn on the power

Use the procedure described in “Turn on the BR-864” (p. 25).

Formatting the memory card (initialize)

* This is not necessary for memory cards that have already been

used with the BR-864.

Newly purchased memory cards, or memory cards that have been used previously with a computer will need to be prepared so they can be used with the BR-864.

Carry out the following steps in the order given to complete the procedure (this preparation process is called “Initializing”).

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CRD,”

and press [ENTER].

“Are you sure?” appears.

fig.00-403d

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4. To continue with the initializing, press [ENTER] (YES).

To cancel the operation, press [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]).

When [ENTER] (YES) is pressed, initializing begins. When the initializing has been completed, “Completed!”

appears in the display. “Keep power on! Song creating...” then appears in the

display, and a new song is automatically created.

In this case, the data type selected is HiFi (MT2).

When creation of the song is finished, the play screen returns to the display.

* Depending on the capacity of the memory card, initializing

may take more than ten minutes to complete. This is not a malfunction.The progress of the initializing is shown in the display. Do not turn off the BR-864 until the initializing has been completed.

Do not remove the memory card or turn off the BR-864 while the display shows “Keep power on!” Doing so can destroy the data on the memory card and/or render the memory card itself unusable.

(2) Select the song to record

When the memory card contains more than one song, the song that was recorded last is automatically selected.

To record a new song, follow the procedure given below.

Recording a new song

About data types

When you record a new song, the BR-864 allows you to set the data type. This enables you to select the combination of audio quality and recording time that is most suitable for the material you are recording. The following data types can be selected.

* The data type of a song cannot be changed after it is created.

HiFi (MT2) (multitrack 2):

For high-quality recordings. This data type is recommended when you will be doing a lot of track bouncing. Normally you should select this type. Use this type for most of your recordings.

STD (LV1) (live 1):

For recordings that will take longer than what can be provided with the MT2 data type. This is the most suitable setting for recording live performances.

LONG (LV2) (live 2):

Of the three data types, this provides the longest recording time. This is convenient when the card has little recording capacity.

Recording time

The recording times possible for each data type on one memory card are given below (when recording one track).

Data type

32 MB 16 min. 19 min. 24 min. 64 MB 32 min. 39 min. 49 min. 128 MB 65 min. 78 min. 98 min. 256 MB 130 min. 156 min. 196 min. 512 MB 260 min. 312 min. 392 min. 1 GB 520 min. 624 min. 784 min.

* The recording times shown above are approximate. Depending

on the number of songs, the allowable recording time may decrease.

* The recording times shown above are for when only one track

is used. For example, if you record on all eight tracks, the recording time for each track will be 1/8th of the time shown above.

* The CompactFlash memory cards supported by your BR-864

are 32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash cards for use with a 3.3 V power supply voltage.

Recording time (times approximate) HiFi (MT2)

STD (LV1)

LONG (LV2)

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fig.00-405

3 4,5

2,3

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “NEW,”

and press [ENTER].

“Type” appears in the display.

fig.00-406d

(3) Connecting instruments

Choose which jack you will use to connect your instrument

Your BR-864 is equipped with a number of input jacks to match the type of instrument that you will connect. Select an instrument appropriate for your purposes.

fig.00-408

GUITAR/BASS:

An electric guitar or bass can be connected to this jack. Since this is a high-impedance input, a guitar or bass can be connected directly.

MIC:

These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both standard TRS jacks and XLR jacks are provided.

The standard TRS type allows for both balanced and unbalanced connections.

Quick Start

3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired data

type.

* The BR-864 uses a sample rate of 44.1 kHz. It is not possible to

change the sample rate.

4. Press [ENTER].

“Are you sure?” appears.

fig.00-407d

5. Press [ENTER].

When the new song is ready, you are returned to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

* If both jacks are being used, the TRS jack is given priority. * If you are recording an electric acoustic guitar using a shielded

connection, use the GUITAR/BASS jack.

LINE:

When connecting to the output of a CD player, cassette player, or other audio device, or to a rhythm machine, external sound module, keyboard, or other sound source, use the stereo input jacks.

Press the INPUT SELECT button of the instrument that you want to record

Select the input source to record. The indicator of the selected button will light.

fig.00-409

[GUITAR/BASS]

Select to record the instrument connected to the GUITAR/ BASS jack.

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[MIC]

Select to record the signal from a microphone connected to the MIC jack or from the internal microphone.

When the MIC indictor for the INPUT SELECT button is lit, you can use both the microphone connected to the MIC jack and the internal microphone simultaneously.

* Your BR-864 is shipped with its internal microphone turned

on. When not using the internal microphone, be sure to turn it off (see next section).

[LINE]

Select this when you wish to record the sound of an instrument or CD player connected to the LINE jacks.

[SIMUL]

To record the vocal and guitar at the same time, press [GUITAR/BASS] and [MIC] simultaneously. Both indicators light, telling you that simultaneous recording is now possible.

• When two recording tracks are selected, the GUITAR/ BASS is recorded to Track 1, 3, 5, 7, and the MIC is recorded to Track 2, 4, 6, 8.

• When one recording track is selected, the GUITAR/ BASS and MIC are mixed and then recorded.

fig.00-411d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Onbrd Mic,” and

turn off the microphone with the TIME/VALUE dial.

fig.00-412d

4. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

Turning off the internal microphone

To use only the microphone connected to the MIC jack, you must first turn off the internal microphone.

fig.00-410

1 4

3 2

2,3

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”

and press [ENTER].

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

Adjusting the input sensitivity

When input from GUITAR/BASS or MIC is selected, adjust their input sensitivity with the relevant SENS knob.

fig.00-412a

In order to record at a good sound level, you should adjust the input levels so that the PEAK indicator lights momentarily when a guitar is strummed strongly or vocals are sung loudly.

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Adjusting the input level

Adjust the volume of the input source for recording.

1. Lower the MASTER fader.

2. Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob to its center position and

then slowly increase the MASTER fader.

ig.00-421b

At this time, use the INPUT LEVEL knob to adjust the input level so that the level changes in the -12 (between

-24 and -6)–0 dB range of the “IN” level meter. The volume level is adjusted with the MASTER fader

and INPUT LEVEL knobs.

Level meter display

This shows the volume levels for each track.

fig.00-413d

IN:

The level meter shows the input from INPUT.

1–8:

The level meter shows the output of Tracks 1–8.

(4) Using insert effects

The BR-864 comes with four onboard effects processors: an insert effect, loop effects, track EQ, and mastering tool kit. Below is an explanation of the operations related to the insert effects.

What is an insert effect?

An effect added directly to a specific signal (with the BR-864, this refers to the instrumental sounds from an INPUT jack) is called an “insert effect.” The effect pedals that a guitarist connects between his guitar and amp are a type of insert effect. Loop effects, on the other hand, are effects connected to the send/return jack of mixers and other similar devices. (refer to p. 41)

Switch effect patches

The BR-864 provides numerous effects for vocals, guitar, etc., and two or more of these effects can be used simultaneously. Such a combination of effects (i.e., the types of the effects used and the order in which they are connected) is called an “algorithm.”

Each effect in an algorithm offers a certain number of parameters, which allow the sound to be altered (similar to tweaking the knobs on a stomp pedal). The algorithm and its parameter settings are bundled into units called “effect patches.”

By changing the effect patch, you can simultaneously change the stored effect combinations, their on/off status, and the parameter settings, and completely change the sound.

Quick Start

RHYTHM:

The level meter shows the output of Rhythm Guide.

LR:

The Level meter shows the post-MASTER fader output level. When monitoring the sound with headphones, use the MASTER fader to adjust the volume to the level you desire.

Fader position display

When you hold down [TRACK], the current positions of the TRACK faders (1–8) are shown in the display.

fig.00-414ad

Current positions of the TRACK faders (1–8)

1. Press [EFFECTS] to display the currently selected effect

patch.

fig.00-414d

Algorithm Name

Your BR-864 allows you to automatically select the most suitable “banks” by pressing an INPUT SELECT button.

For example, pressing the [GUITAR/BASS] INPUT SELECT button changes you to a guitar bank patch, and pressing [LINE] changes you to a line bank patch.

Banks are a collection of effect patches.

P: Preset / S: Song / U: User

NumberBank Patch Name

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GTR:

Effect patches for use with guitars.

MIC:

Effect patches for use on the sound from the MIC input (i.e., vocals).

Some effect patches are particularly effective for stereo recording.

For recording in stereo, refer to “Selecting the recording track” (p. 37).

LIN (LINE): Effect patches for use on the sound from CDs, MDs, and

other external devices from the LINE input.

SML (SIMUL): Effect patches for recording vocals and a guitar together.

“Effect patches and banks” (p. 56)

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to align the cursor up with

the effect patch on the upper right side of the display, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the effect patch.

Preset patches (P)

The preset patches contain preset data. Their settings can be changed, but you cannot create a new preset patch.

User patches (U)

User patches can be rewritten, and are stored in internal memory. If you have created a patch that you would like to use for other songs as well, it is convenient to store it as a user patch.

“Effect Patch List” (separate sheet). “Algorithm List” (p. 111)

Recording without insert effects

Press [EFFECTS] repeatedly to turn off the insert effects. The indicator goes out, and the sound will be recorded without insert effects.

Selecting “INPUT <REC DRY>” as the Insert mode allows you to record the sounds without the insert effects while listening to the sounds with the insert effects applied.

“Changing how the insert effects are used according to the mode” (p. 59)

Song patches (S)

Like user patches, song patches can be written; however, the data for song patches are stored along with the song data to the memory card. This is convenient when you have created a patch for a specific recorded performance, and would like to store that patch together with the song.

fig.00-415

BR-864

Preset

Patch

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to align the cursor up with

the patch number on the upper right side of the display, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the patch number.

4. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

For more details regarding the use of insert effects, refer to “Using the insert effects” (p. 56).

User

Patch

Memory Card

SONG

Song

Patch

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(5) Using the rhythm guide

What is the Rhythm Guide?

When you record, it is convenient to use the built-in rhythm guide.

The “rhythm guide” is a dedicated rhythm track that can not only play back rhythm sounds as a guide during recording, you can also use it to play internal rhythm patterns and original user-created rhythm patterns and to play and record these patterns as your own rhythm part performances.

By using the rhythm guide during recording, you can use the track editor to edit in units of measures, synchronize outputs with an external device, and perform other useful operations. For more details, refer to “Editing the performance on a track (track editing)” (p. 73) and “Synchronizing with MIDI devices” (p. 142).

You can also change the tempo or rhythm pattern during a song. For more details, refer to “Section 3 Using the Rhythm Guide” (p. 89).

The rhythm guide features two modes, “Pattern mode” and “Arrangement mode.”

Pattern Mode

You can perform patterns and create your own original patterns.

Playing the rhythm guide

Each time you press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] of the RHYTHM GUIDE, the status changes as shown below.

fig.00-417

ARRANGE: Lit (Arrangement Mode)

When you press [PLAY] to start playback or recording, the rhythm arrangement. When [STOP] is pressed, the rhythm arrangement stops as well.

PATTERN: Flashing (Pattern Mode)

When you press [PLAY] to start playback or recording, the rhythm pattern. When [STOP] is pressed, the rhythm pattern stops as well.

No sound plays if “BREAK” is selected for the pattern (p. 177).

OFF: Unlit

The rhythm is turned off.

* When you adjust the volume of the rhythm guide, use the

RHYTHM GUIDE fader.

fig.00-418a

Quick Start

Arrangement Mode

You can perform arrangements and create your own original arrangements.

Patterns and arrangements are composed as shown below.

Pattern

These are drum performance phrases from one to several measures in length.

Internal patterns (preset patterns) include prepared patterns for intros, verses, fill-ins, and endings.

Arrangement

Patterns arranged in the order they are performed (for example, intro, verse, fill-in, and ending) and played at the selected tempo comprise a song.

fig.00-416

Intro Verse Fill Verse Ending

The rhythm guide is preset with a wide variety of arrangements, including the sound of a normal metronome. For more details regarding the preset arrangements, refer to “Arrangement/Pattern List” (p. 176).

Changing arrangements

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator lights up.

fig.00-418

2. Select an arrangement.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number.

fig.00-419d

P: Preset / S: Song

Arrangement nameNumber

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Preset Arrangements (P)

The preset arrangements contain preset data. Their settings cannot be changed, and you cannot create a new preset arrangement.

Song Arrangements (S)

Song arrangements can be written; however, the data for song arrangements are stored along with the song data to the memory card.

fig.00-420

BR-864

Preset

Arrangement

Memory Card

SONG

Song

Arrangement

3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Changing patterns

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is flashing.

fig.00-420a

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or pattern being played by carrying out the following procedure while the Play screen is displayed.

* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.

1. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and align the cursor up with

“TEMPO” in the display.

2. Rotate the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo.

fig.00-421d

Tempo

* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change

the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to p. 93.

2. Select a pattern.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number.

fig.00-420bd

P: Preset / S: Song

Pattern NameNumber

Preset Patterns (P)

The preset patterns contain preset data. Their settings cannot be changed, and you cannot create a new preset pattern.

Song Patterns (S)

Song patterns can be written; however, the data for song patterns are stored along with the song data to the memory card.

fig.00-420c

BR-864

Preset

Pattern

Memory Card

SONG

Song

Pattern

* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.

Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or pattern by the timing with which you press [TAP].

Tap on [TAP] four or more times to change the tempo of the arrangement or pattern. The tempo becomes that in which you tapped.

* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.

fig.00-422

* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change

the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to p. 93.

* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.

3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

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Guitar

1 2 3

. . .

Bass

1 2

Vocal

Keyboard

INPUT BOUNCE

MASTERING

Mixing down to two tracks

1 2

Finishing the song with levels optimized

(6) Basic recording

Selecting the recording track

1. Press [TRACK] to switch between Tracks 1–4 and

Tracks 5–8.

The [TRACK] indicator is lit when Tracks 5–8 are selected.

fig.00-422a

2. Press either [1/5]–[4/8] at REC TRACK to select the

recording track.

If the button flashes in red, that track is ready for recording.

fig.00-423

The status of each track can be determined from the indicator on the button.

Off: No recorded data exists on the track. Green: Recorded data exists on track. Red: The track is selected for recording.

If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the indicator will light alternately in orange and green.

fig.00-425

(Recording in Mono)

(Recording in Stereo)

If INPUT SELECT [LINE] or [SIMUL] are lit

fig.00-426

Since the input is stereo, the recording is normally performed on two tracks. REC Press either REC TRACK [1] or [2] to select tracks 1 and 2, or [3] or [4] to select tracks 3 and 4.

However, if you want to mix together the left and right channels being input onto one track, with tracks 1 and 2 selected, press REC TRACK [1] again to select track 1. Using the same procedure, you can select any track 1 to 8 to be the track to which to record.

About the recording (REC) modes

Quick Start

If INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/BASS] or [MIC] are lit

fig.00-424

Since the input is mono, the recording is normally performed as a mono recording onto one track. Press one of the eight track buttons at REC TRACK to select the one track to which to record.

However, if you want to record in stereo to increase the effect of insert effects, you can simultaneously press the [1] and [2], [3] and [4], [5] and [6], or [7] and [8], REC TRACK buttons for stereo recording onto two tracks.

Recording on the BR-864 is separated into three main modes. Use whichever mode is suitable in the course of bringing

your song to completion.

fig.00-427

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Flash

INPUT:

Only the instrument sounds or other input sources are recorded to the tracks. Sounds played back from other tracks are not recorded.

BOUNCE:

As the sounds on different tracks are played back, they are recorded together onto another track. In Bounce mode, you can play back eight tracks simultaneously and record them all to a single, separate V-Track.

When the input source is selected with INPUT SELECT, you can also include those sounds in the recording.

You can further include the sounds from the Rhythm Guide in the recording as well.

MASTERING:

Here, you apply the “Mastering Tool Kit” to the two tracks to which other tracks have been bounced to finish up with a song with levels (volume) optimized.

* The Rhythm Guide cannot be used in this mode.

Procedure

fig.00-428a

234

1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “INPUT” is

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

fig.00-428d

What is a Mastering Tool Kit?

When creating an audio CD from your recorded songs, or recording to an MD or similar media, the overall volume needs to be restrained, so that even the loudest portions of the songs are handled appropriately on the CD or MD. However, this often results in an overall lowering of the volume, resulting in a CD or MD that lacks excitement and impact.

Moreover, in the low-frequency range, to which the human ear is not very sensitive, the sound actually produced might be perceived as being somewhat low in volume, even though the meter shows that it’s at the maximum level. This also makes it difficult to create powerful sounds.

With the “Mastering Tool Kit,” however, you can smooth out the differences in volume that occur over the course of a song, while also correcting the balance in the low end.

We recommend mastering with the Mastering Tool Kit in the final stage of creating songs.

* The Mastering Tool Kit features 19 pre-programmed “Preset

Patches” (P01-P19), 19 rewritable “User Patches” (U01U19), and 19 “Song Patches,” which are stored individually for each song (S01-S19).

fig.00-428

Memory Card

SONG

Song

Patch

Preset

Patch

BR-864

User

Patch

2. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-864 enters the recording standby state.

fig.00-429

3. Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red and instead light solidly, and recording starts.

fig.00-430

Lit

4. When you finish recording, press [STOP].

The REC TRACK button lights alternately in orange and green, indicating that track contains recorded data.

* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one

second.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

“Mastering Tool Kit Patch List” (separate sheet)

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Playing back recorded music

1. Press [ZERO] to move to the time location 00:00:00-00.0.

fig.00-431

2. Press [PLAY].

Use the TRACK faders to adjust the volume separately for each track.

Fader position display

When you hold down [TRACK], the current positions of the TRACK faders (1–8) are shown in the display.

fig.00-414ad

Recording/playing back a song

(8) Overdubbing

(Recording an additional performance while listening to an existing performance)

The tracks for which the REC TRACK button is lit in green (or alternately in orange and green) are tracks that already have data recorded on them.

The process of listening to a previously recorded performance while you record additional material on another track is called “overdubbing.” By recording the bass, guitar, and vocals on different tracks, you can then adjust the volumes of each instrument with respect to one another, change the left-right sound balance, exchange data, and perform other operations.

fig.00-434a

Current positions of the TRACK faders (1–8)

Silencing the sound of specific tracks (Mute)

During playback, hold down [DELETE/MUTE] and press a REC TRACK button that is lit in green and orange alternating or green.

The REC TRACK button will change to blinking in orange or green, and the sound of that track will be muted (silenced).

If you repeat the same operation, the button will return to its previous lit state and the sound of that track will once again be heard.

fig.00-433

Quick Start

2 3456

1. Press [TRACK] to switch between Tracks 1–4 and

Tracks 5–8.

The [TRACK] indicator is lit when Tracks 5–8 are selected.

2. Press one of REC TRACK [1/5] to [4/8] to select the track

to which to record.

By selecting a different track to record from the track that you previously recorded, you can record a new part while listening to the previously recorded part.

The status of each track can be determined from the indicator on the button.

Off: No recorded data exists on the track. Green: Recorded data exists on track. Red: The track is selected for recording.

If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the indicator will light alternately in orange and green.

* If you choose a track to record that already contains data

(where the REC TRACK button is lit in green), the indicator lights alternately in orange and green, and the new music overwrites the previously recorded data.

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3. Adjust the faders so the tracks being played back are at

a suitable level.

4. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-864 enters the recording standby state.

5. Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK button indicators change from flashing in red to being continually lit and recording begins.

[PLAY] lights up. Only what you are currently playing is recorded to the

new track. The music that is being played back is not recorded.

* If you use the INPUT LEVEL knob to turn down the volume

6. When you finish recording, press [STOP].

* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one

second.

(9) Adjusting the sound for

each track

You can adjust the tone, panning, and volume balance for each track individually.

Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound

1. Press [PAN].

fig.00-434b

The Pan settings screen appears.

fig.00-434d

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE

dial to change each track pan settings.

* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track

corresponding to the button pressed. Pressing [TRACK] switches to between Tr1–4 and Tr5–8.

* Pressing [ENTER] sets this to “C00” (Center).

Some tips for overdubbing

When you record new material while listening to a recorded performance, your playing may tend to be buried in the existing performances, making it difficult for you to play. In this case, you can slightly lower the faders of the playback tracks, or pan the playback tracks to left (or right) and the sound you are playing to right (or left) to make it easier to hear yourself.

“Setting the left-right positioning (pan) of the sound” (p. 40)

“Changing the position of the input sound” (p. 47)

3. Press [PAN] (or [EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.

Adjusting the tone (Track EQ)

“Track EQ” is an independent two-band equalizer featured on each track that allows you to adjust the high- and lowfrequency tonal qualities separately.

1. Press [EQ].

fig.00-435a

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE

dial to turn each Track EQ on or off.

* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track

corresponding to the button pressed. Pressing [TRACK] switches to between Tr1–4 and Tr5–8.

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Recording/playing back a song

fig.00-435d

3. When changing the EQ settings, press CURSOR [ ]

repeatedly to display the parameter screen, then use the [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting’s value.

fig.00-436d

For more on the settings content, refer to “Track EQ Parameter Functions” (p. 133).

4. When you have finished making the settings, press

[EQ] (or [EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CHO/

DLY” or “REV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.00-437d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] until “FX Type” or “Type” is

displayed, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the loop effect.

When using CHO/DLY

Select from “CHORUS,” “DELAY,” or “DBLN” (doubling).

fig.00-438d

Quick Start

Adding width to the sound (Loop Effect)

The BR-864 features chorus, delay, and doubling (any one of these three can be selected at any one time) as loop effects, and includes reverb as well. Effective use of these allows you to add greater breadth to the sound.

What is a loop effect?

Effects connected to the send and return of mixer effects are called “loop effects.” You can adjust the depth of the effect by changing the send level of each mixer channel (equivalent to the tracks of the BR-864).

Since the send levels for each track are separate, you can change the depth individually. This allows you to, for example, have a deep reverb on the vocals and slight reverb on the drums, or any such combination.

Opposed to insert effects (p. 33), which are applied to specific sounds, loop effects are applied to the complete track.

* You cannot use chorus, delay, and doubling simultaneously.

Any one may be selected while loop effects are in use.

1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS].

fig.00-437a

fig.00-439d

4. If you want to change the settings for the selected

fig.00-440d

When using REV

Select from “HALL” or “ROOM.”

effect, press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter, then change the setting’s value with the TIME/VALUE dial.

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Recording/playing back a song

Flash

For more on the settings content, refer to “Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 131).

(

) Bounce

(Putting multiple tracks together)

fig.00-444a

5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to display the Send Level

settings screen.

When using CHO/DLY

fig.00-441d

When using REV

fig.00-442d

6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

adjust each track’s send level.

* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track

corresponding to the button pressed. Pressing [TRACK] switches to between Tr1–4 and Tr5–8.

The “send level” is the volume level of the signal sent from each respective track to each effect, and you can change the amount of effect applied by adjusting the send level.

The send level for each track is also indicated in the lower row of the display.

fig.00-443d

2 3

456

1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “BOUNCE” is

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

fig.00-444d

■ : V-Tracks with recorded data. ❐ : V-Tracks without data.

“What are V-Tracks?” (p. 14)

2. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-track to which you want to record.

3. Press [ENTER].

Return to the Play screen.

fig.00-445d

Send level of the each tracks

7. After you have completed adjusting the send level,

press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen

You can switch screens in the following sequence, with the screen cycling to the next screen each time [LOOP EFFECTS] is pressed.

Loop Effects selection screen → Send Level screen → Type screen → Play screen

4. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-864 enters the recording standby state.

fig.00-446

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Recording/playing back a song

5. Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red and instead light solidly, and recording starts.

fig.00-447

Lit

6. When you finish recording, press [STOP].

The REC TRACK button lights alternately in orange and green, indicating that track contains recorded data.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

If, after you’ve finished bouncing tracks, the BR-864 then automatically switches to an empty V-track in order to set up a recording-destination track other than the one to which sounds have been bounced.

(

) Mastering

After bouncing and getting the performance data down to two tracks, apply the “Mastering Tool Kit” to obtain a master with optimized levels.

fig.00-448a

2,4 3,5

2,4

678

1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “MASTERING” is

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

fig.00-448d

Quick Start

■ : V-Tracks with recorded data. ❐ : V-Tracks without data.

“What are V-Tracks?” (p. 14)

2. Press cursor [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE dial

to select the source tracks and V-Tracks from which you want to record.

3. Press [ENTER].

fig.00-449d

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Recording/playing back a song

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the V-track to

which you want to record.

* In this case, although the source and destination tracks in this

recording process are the same. You cannot make these changes on other tracks. The next V-Track after the recording source is automatically selected as the recording-destination V-Track.

5. Press [ENTER].

Return to the Play screen.

* At this point, the Mastering Tool Kit is automatically selected

as the effect.

fig.00-450d

6. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-864 enters the recording standby state.

fig.00-451

Flash

(

) Turning off the power

To turn off the power, use the procedure described in “Turning off the power” (p. 28).

Before you turn off the BR-864, make sure to first stop any recording. If the BR-864 is turned off during playback/recording where the memory card is being accessed, the recorded data, mixer settings, and effect patch data may be lost.

(

)

Removing the memory card

The power of the BR-864 must be turned off before removing a memory card. If a memory card is inserted when the power is turned on, the data in the memory card may be destroyed, or the memory card may become unusable.

7. Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red and instead light solidly, and recording (mastering) starts.

fig.00-452

Lit

8. When you finish recording (mastering), press [STOP].

The REC TRACK button lights alternately in orange and green, indicating that track contains recorded data.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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Section 1 Recording

Section 1

Recording

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Recording

Selecting the recording track

1. Press [TRACK] to switch between Tracks 1–4 and

Tracks 5–8.

The [TRACK] indicator is lit when Tracks 5–8 are selected.

fig.01-100

2. Press either [1/5]–[4/8] at REC TRACK to select the

recording track.

If the button flashes in red, that track is ready for recording.

fig.01-101

The status of each track can be determined from the indicator on the button.

Off: No recorded data exists on the track. Green: Recorded data exists on track. Red: The track is selected for recording.

If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the indicator will light alternately in orange and green.

If INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/BASS] or [MIC] are lit

fig.01-102

Since the input is mono, the recording is normally performed as a mono recording onto one track. Press one of the eight track buttons at REC TRACK to select the one track to which to record.

fig.01-103

(Recording in Mono)

(Recording in Stereo)

If INPUT SELECT [LINE] or [SIMUL] are lit

fig.01-104

Since the input is stereo, the recording is normally performed on two tracks. REC Press either REC TRACK [1] or [2] to select tracks 1 and 2, or [3] or [4] to select tracks 3 and 4.

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Recording

Changing V-Tracks

The BR-864 is a eight-track multitrack recorder, and each track consists of eight V-Tracks. You can select any one of these V-Tracks for recording or playback.

Therefore, by making use of the many V-Tracks, you can use the BR-864 just as if it were a 64-track multitrack recorder.

This allows a wide range of uses, such as recording one take of a guitar solo or vocal, and then recording another take without having to erase the first one. You can also then take just the portions of the V-Tracks that you like and put them together onto one track.

“Editing the performance on a track (Track Editing)” (p. 73)

1. Press [V-TRACK].

fig.01-105

Changing the position of the input sound

When you record new material while listening to a recorded performance, your playing may tend to be buried in the existing performances, making it difficult for you to play.

If this is the case, you can change the positioning (or panning) of the INPUT (the instrument you are playing) and record it so that it is not buried underneath the other sounds.

1. Press [PAN].

The Pan settings screen appears.

fig.01-107d

2. Press CURSOR [ ] to display “IN.”

fig.01-108d

Section 1

The V-Track Selection screen appears. This screen shows the numbers of the selected V-Tracks for each track.

fig.01-106d

■ : V-Tracks with recorded data. ❐ : V-Tracks without data.

2. Use [TRACK] and the REC TRACK [1/5]–[4/8] to select

the track to be altered.

* You can also select tracks with CURSOR [ ] [ ].

3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and change the V-Track.

4. After you finish changing the V-Track,

press [V-TRACK] (or [EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.

3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the pan settings.

The pan settings made here are automatically applied to the track that you are recording to, so that after recording is complete, you can listen to the track with the same pan as that when it was recorded.

4. Press [PAN] (or [EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.

Pan the playback tracks to left (or right) and the sound you are playing to right (or left) to make it easier to hear yourself.

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Recording

Recording Operations

1. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “INPUT” is

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

fig.01-109d

2. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-864 enters the recording standby state.

fig.01-110

Flash

3. Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red and instead light solidly, and recording starts.

fig.01-111

Lit

* The following operations cannot be used, or are disabled, while

the recorder is in use (during recording and playback).

• Recording patterns

• Editing arrangements

• Selecting drum kits

• [USB]

• [TONE LOAD]

• Switching to the SONG SELECT screen

• Switching to the SONG NEW screen

• Switching to the SONG INFORMATION screen

• Switching to the SONG EDIT screen

• Track Editing

• Switching to the SYNC screen

• Switching to the INITIALIZE screen

4. When you finish recording, press [STOP].

The REC TRACK button lights alternately in orange and green, indicating that track contains recorded data.

* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one

second.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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Repeating Playback (Repeat)

By using the “Repeat function” you can repeatedly play back a specified part. Repeating playback allows you to check the mixing balance or perform loop recordings (p. 54) with the punch in/out functions.

The position in the song where [REPEAT] is pressed first becomes repeat start point (A), and the position where it is pressed a second time becomes repeat end point (B). The portion between the two points is then repeated during playback.

fig.01-201

Repeat

Time

Repeat Start

(A)

Press [REPEAT] again to cancel the repeat function and delete the start and stop points.

Repeat End

(B)

Setting the repeat portion

1. Enter the repeat start point (A).

Move to the position where you want the repeat to start and press [REPEAT].

fig.01-202

2. After registering the repeat start point (A), register the

repeat end point (B).

Move to the position where you want the repeat to end and press [REPEAT].

fig.01-203

That position becomes repeat end point (B). The [REPEAT] indicator lights, telling you that the

repeat end point (B) has been registered. To re-do the registration, press [REPEAT] once again. The [REPEAT] indicator goes out, and the registered

repeat start point (A) and end point (B) are deleted. Then press [REPEAT] again and register repeat start

point (A) and end point (B) as desired.

* There must be at least one second between repeat start point

(A) and repeat end point (B). It is not possible to set the end point less than one second away from the start point.

* If you press [REPEAT] at a position before the repeat start

point (A), that earlier position is then set as the repeat start point (A).

3. If you want to save the settings in the currently selected

song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].

Section 1

The position is set as repeat start point (A). The [REPEAT] indicator begins to flash, telling you that

the repeat start point (A) has been registered. If you wish to re-do the registration, you can cancel the

registered location by pressing [REPEAT] when the current location is the same as the repeat start point (A).

If the current location is beyond the repeat start point (A), press [REPEAT] twice to cancel the registration.

The [REPEAT] indicator goes out, and the registered repeat start point (A) and end point (B) are deleted.

“Saving the current settings to the song” (p. 85)

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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Repeating Playback (Repeat)

Setting the repeat portion with accurate timing

Normally, the repeat start and end points are registered at the exact position where [REPEAT] is pressed. This may make it difficult for you to set the repeat portion exactly as you desire.

If this is the case, you can use the quantize function to have the time [REPEAT] is pressed be adjusted to the timing of the song.

The quantize function allows you to set the timing in onemeasure units.

Perform the procedure given below to use the quantize function.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-204d

* Changing the tempo after having made the quantize function

settings in a repeated portion will result in timing discrepancies between the repeat start and end points and the beginnings and ends of measures.

* You can set the repeat portion to one measure by pressing

[REPEAT] twice at the same position.

When the repeat portion is set, you can use the following functions to edit your recorded track data.

• Copying the repeat portion (p. 73)

• Moving the repeat portion (p. 76)

• Erasing the repeat portion (p. 79)

Before using these functions, you can use the quantize function to set the repeat portion with accurate timing.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “AB Qtz,” and turn

the TIME/VALUE dial to turn the setting on.

When off, the quantize function will not work.

fig.01-205d

4. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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Re-recording only a mistake (Punch-in/out)

You may occasionally make a mistake while recording, or the performance may not turn out as you expect. In this case, you can punch in/out to re-record only the portion that is mistaken.

Changing to recording during the playback of a song is referred to as punching in, and changing from recording to playback is referred to as punching out.

Therefore, punch in at the location where you want to begin the re-recording, and punch out at the location where you want the re-recording to end.

fig.01-301

Playback PlaybackRecording

Time

Start

[

PLAY

With your BR-864, you can choose from manual or automatic punching in/out.

* You can use the Undo function (p. 55) to revert to the

condition before re-recording.

* The data prior to punch-in/out will remain on the memory

card without being erased. If this data is no longer needed, in order to use the memory card effectively, use the song optimize function (p. 84) to delete unneeded data from the memory card.

Punch-In

][

REC

Punch-Out

][

REC

Stop

STOP

]

Manually punching in/out

Manually punching in and out using [REC]

As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you are manually punching in and out to re-record a portion of track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.

1. Press REC TRACK [1].

REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.

2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.

fig.01-302

3. Start playback and adjust the volume of the input

source using the INPUT LEVEL knob.

Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input source and adjust the volume of the input source using the INPUT LEVEL knob so that it is the same level as the track.

4. Move to a position before where you want to start re-

recording and press [PLAY] to start playback.

5. Press [REC] to punch in at the location where you want

to start recording.

The BR-864 starts recording.

Section 1

You can use the button on the BR-864 or a foot switch to punch in or out.

When you are playing an instrument and performing the recording by yourself, it may be difficult to punch in or out using the button on the BR-864. If this is the case, you can use a separately sold foot-switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2, etc.) and use your feet to punch in and out.

* When using manual punch-in/out, you need to allow for an

interval of at least one second between the punch-in and punch-out points.

6. To punch out, press [REC] (or [PLAY]) again.

Each time you press [REC], you punch in and punch out, so if there is another location that you want to redo, then you can punch in again at that location using the same procedure.

7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

8. Listen to the re-recorded results.

Return the song to a point earlier than you re-recorded, and play it back.

Adjust the volume of track 1 using the TRACK fader.

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Re-recording only a mistake (Punch-in/out)

Manually punching in and out using a foot switch

In operating the foot switch during playback of a song (manual patch in and out), press the foot switch once to punch in, then press it again to punch out.

In order to use a foot switch

When you are using a foot switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2, etc.) to punch in and out, connect the foot switch to the FOOT SW jack on the BR-864 and change the function of the FOOT SW jack by following the procedure given below.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-303d

Auto punching in and out

Automatically punching in and out at predetermined locations (or times) in the song is referred to as “auto punching in/out.”

When you want to punch in and out at accurate times or when you want to concentrate on playing rather than punching in and out manually, the auto punch in/out function is very useful.

Specifying the area for auto punching in/out

Before you begin recording, you must register the locations at which punch-in and punch-out will occur automatically.

1. Register the location where you want to punch in.

Move the location where you want to punch in and press AUTO PUNCH [IN] to register that location for automatic punch in.

At this time, the AUTO PUNCH [IN] indicator lights, telling you that the punch-in position is registered.

fig.01-305

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and select “Foot SW.”

fig.01-304d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select “PUNCH”

(PUNCH IN/OUT).

5. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

* If the AUTO PUNCH [IN] indicator is lit, you will

automatically move to the registered punch-in time when this button is pressed.

2. Register the location where you want to punch out.

Move the location where you want to punch out and press AUTO PUNCH [OUT] to register that location for automatic punch out.

At this time, the AUTO PUNCH [OUT] indicator lights, telling you that the punch-out position is registered.

fig.01-306

* If the AUTO PUNCH [OUT] indicator is lit, you will

automatically move to the registered punch-out time when this button is pressed.

If you want to punch in/out at a previously set locator point, press [LOCATOR] to move to the locator point, and press AUTO PUNCH [IN] or AUTO PUNCH [OUT].

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Re-recording only a mistake (Punch-in/out)

Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location

■ To erase an auto punch-in location, press and hold

AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] and then press [IN].

■ To erase an auto punch-out location, press and hold

AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] and then press [OUT].

When the settings are erased, the AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF], [IN], and [OUT] indicators go out.

* If you want to save the auto punch in/out settings in the

currently selected song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

How to Record

As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you are using the auto punch in/out to re-record a portion of track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.

6. Press [REC] to place the BR-864 in recording standby

and then press [PLAY].

Recording automatically starts at the auto punch-in location, so start playing what you want to record.

At the point you specified for punch-out, the track will automatically change back to play mode.

7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

8. Listen to the re-recorded results.

Return the song to a point earlier than you re-recorded, and play it back.

Adjust the volume of track 1 using the TRACK fader.

Section 1

1. Press REC TRACK [1].

REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.

2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.

fig.01-307

3. Make sure that the AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] indicator

is dark.

If it is lit, press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] to make the indicator go dark.

4. Start playback and adjust the volume of the input

source using the INPUT LEVEL knob.

Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input source and adjust the volume of the input source using the INPUT LEVEL knob so that it is the same level as the track.

5. Move to a position before where you want to start re-

recording and press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF].

The indicator lights up, showing that the auto punch in and out have been set.

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Re-recording only a mistake (Punch-in/out)

Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location (Loop Recording)

The repeat function (p. 49) allows you to play a certain portion of a song (the loop portion) over and over again.

If you used auto punch in/out together with the repeat function, the portion will be repeated so the result of the recording can be heard right away.

If the recording did not sound as you wished, simply press [REC] and redo the recording.

Using the repeat function and auto punch in/out together in this manner to repeatedly perform recording is known as “loop recording.”

* For details on how to set the portion where recording will

occur (the portion between the punch-in and punch-out positions), refer to “Auto punching in and out” above.

Setting the portion to be repeated

Before you begin recording, you will need to set the starting and ending position of the portion to be repeated.

How to Record

As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you are using the auto punch in/out to re-record a portion of track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.

1. Press REC TRACK [1].

REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.

2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.

fig.01-309

3. Use the repeat function (p. 49) to repeat the playback of

the song and adjust the volume of the input source using the INPUT LEVEL knob.

Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input source and adjust the volume of the input source so that it is the same level as the track.

4. Press [STOP].

* The portion to be repeated should contain the portion that you

wish to re-record (the portion between the punch-in and punch-out points).

fig.01-308

Repeat

Recording

Repeat Start

(A)

If the portion to be re-recorded is not fully contained in the repeat portion, the recording may not start or end as desired.

Punch-In Punch-Out Repeat End

PlaybackPlayback

Time

(B)

5. Press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF].

The indicator lights, showing that the auto punch in and out have been set.

6. When you are ready to record, press [REC], then press

[PLAY] to begin recording.

After you press [PLAY], you can record from the time the first punch-in is reached until the time the punch-out is reached. Re-record the portion as desired.

When the song is repeated, you can check the result of what you just recorded. If the recording is not satisfactory, press [REC] and perform the recording again.

7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

8. Press [REPEAT] to make the button indicator go dark.

9. Press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] to make the indicator

go dark.

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Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)

Occasionally when the recording you make may not turn out as you wish, or the settings you make for an editing operation are incorrect, and you want to reverse what you have done. At these times, you can use the “Undo function.”

The Undo function reverses the action you have just performed and returns you to the status you were in beforehand. To reverse an Undo, you must use the “Redo function.”

For example, suppose you are punching in to loop record and record over the same location twice. To undo the recording you just performed and return to the first recording, you would use the Undo function.

To then reverse the Undo and return to the condition that you were in immediately after the second recording, you would use the Redo function.

* After you have performed an Undo, you can only perform a

Redo (you cannot perform an Undo again).

* If you record something, or carry out Track Edit after

performing an Undo, it will no longer be possible to perform a Redo.

* Undos only affect audio data recorded to the tracks. You

cannot undo changes made to parameter settings, or data other than audio data.

* Keep in mind that the history of all operations you’ve carried

out with respect to the recorded data will be cleared as soon as you carry out a Song Optimize (p. 84). This means that once you execute Song Optimize, you’ll no longer be able to perform an undo.

Reversing the last operation (Undo)

1. Press [UNDO/REDO].

“UNDO?” appears.

fig.01-401d

2. To execute Undo, press [ENTER] (YES).

Press [ENTER] to reverse the last performed recording or editing operation.

If you decide not to Undo, press [EXIT] (NO).

Canceling the Undo (Redo)

To reverse the Undo you just executed, perform a Redo.

1. Press [UNDO/REDO].

“REDO?” appears.

fig.01-402d

Section 1

2. To execute Redo, press [ENTER] (YES).

The Undo you just performed is reversed. If you decide not to Redo, press [EXIT] (NO).

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Using the insert effects

The BR-864 comes with four effects processors: an insert effects, loop effects, Track EQ, and Mastering Tool Kit.

An insert effects, loop effects, and Track EQ can be used simultaneously, and you can make settings for each effect as desired.

Here is an explanation of how to change the various parameters for the insert effects and how to then save those changes.

“Insert Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 110) “Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 131) “Track EQ Parameter Functions” (p. 133)

Insert effects are applied during recording, in addition they are applied during the mixing of the various tracks as well. For more details, refer to “Changing how the insert effects are used according to the mode” (p. 59).

Effect patches and banks

The effects used by insert effects and the parameters of each effect are changed by calling up “effect patches.”

Your BR-864 comes equipped with a number of preset effect patches for use with vocals and instruments. These are grouped according to different input sources and each group is called a “bank.”

fig.01-501

INPUT SELECT

GUITAR/BASS MIC LINE SIMUL

Preset Patch

User Patch

Song Patch

Guitar Bank

GTR

P01

P99 U01

U99 S01

S99

Mic Bank

MIC P01

P40 U01

U40 S01

S40

Line Bank

LIN

P01

P50 U01

U50 S01

S50

Simul Bank

SML

P01

P50 U01

U50 S01

S50

Preset patches (P)

The preset patches contain preset data. Their settings can be changed, but you cannot create a new preset patch.

User patches (U)

User patches can be rewritten, and are stored in internal memory. If you have created a patch that you would like to use for other songs as well, it is convenient to store it as a user patch.

Song patches (S)

fig.01-502

BR-864

Preset

Patch

* Song patches (S) cannot be selected unless a memory card is

inserted.

Your BR-864 is shipped with the user patches (U) and song patches (S) containing the same patches as the preset patches (P).

When you create a new song, copies of the patches in the song patches (S) are made in the preset patches (P) for each bank.

User

Patch

Memory Card

SONG

Song

Patch

Your BR-864 allows you to automatically change banks by pressing an INPUT SELECT button. For example, pressing the [GUITAR/BASS] INPUT SELECT button changes you to a guitar bank patch, and pressing [LINE] changes you to a line bank patch.

Also, within each bank, effect patches are further grouped as shown below.

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Using the insert effects

Editing insert effect settings

If you wish to create a new effect sound, you should first select an existing patch that is closest to the sound you want, and then edit its settings. If you wish to save the effect settings that you edited, save them as a user patch or song patch.

1. Press [EFFECTS].

The Effect Settings screen appears.

fig.01-503d

Algorithm Name

2. Select an effect patch.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the bank, Preset/Song/User, and patch number.

P: Preset / S: Song / U: User

NumberBank Patch Name

fig.01-505d

Section 1

By pressing [ENTER] while the cursor is at a bank– number, you can display the Edit Effect screen directly.

4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to each

effect and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to turn each effect on or off.

Blocks that are turned on are shown in uppercase letters, while blocks that are turned off are shown in lowercase letters.

Turn on the effects that you want to use.

fig.01-506d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and

press [ENTER].

The Edit Effect screen appears and the algorithm (the connection sequence for the effects being used) is displayed.

fig.01-504d

■ When effect patches in the SIMUL bank are selected,

“GTR” and “MIC” appear.

Move the cursor to “GTR” to modify a guitar-use effect, or to “MIC” to modify an effect for use with a mic, then press [ENTER].

5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the

effect with the parameter that you want to change and press [ENTER].

The Parameter Setting screen for each effect appears.

fig.01-507d

6. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select a parameter, and turn

the TIME/VALUE dial to edit the value.

7. If you would like to edit another effect, press [EXIT] to

return to the previous screen, and repeat steps 5–6.

8. If you wish to save the current effect settings, perform

the procedure described in “Saving insert effect settings,” next.

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Using the insert effects

Edited effect settings are temporary. If you exit the Edit Effect screen without saving the effect patch you changed, “TMP” appears next to the indication of the bank. Be aware that if you select a new effect patch while “TMP” is displayed, the altered effect patch is returned to its original settings and the changes are lost.

Saving insert effects settings (Write)

Follow the procedure below to enter a name (patch name) for an effect that you’ve modified, and save it as a new effect patch.

* You cannot save an effect patch during the recording or

playback of a song.

1. Entering the patch name.

* If you do not need to change patch name, go to “4.”

At the Edit Effect screen, press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “NAME,” and press [ENTER].

The Patch Name Setting screen appears.

fig.01-508d

4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“WRITE,” and press [ENTER].

fig.01-509d

5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number to

which to write the new effect patch.

6. After you’ve selected the destination, press [ENTER].

After the save has been completed, you are returned to the Edit Effect screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

2. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to enter the

patch name.

* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.

3. After you have completed entering the effect settings

and patch name as desired, press [EXIT] to return to the screen (Effect Edit screen) two screens previous.

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Using the insert effects

TRACK 1

(REC)

TRACK 1

(PLAY)

Rhythm

Guide

Changing how the insert effects are used according to the mode

INPUT<REC DRY>:

The sound is monitored through the insert effect but is recorded without the effect (dry).

By default, the insert effect is inserted immediately after the

fig.01-512

input source. The reason for this is to allow for the effectsprocessed (wet) sound to be recorded and monitored. However, sometimes you want to change the connection order.

On the BR-864, you can accommodate a wide variety of situations by changing the point to which the insert effects

TRACK 1–8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8:

are connected. Follow the procedure below to change where insert effects

are connected.

1. Press [UTILITY].

The insert effect can be applied to the playback of a track (or pair of tracks). Use this when you wish to try out effects after recording the dry sound, or when you wish to apply effects only to a specific track.

fig.01-513

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EFX,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-510d

RHYTHM:

The insert effect can be applied to the playback of a Rhythm Guide.

fig.01-513a

Section 1

3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to switch the “Insert

Mode.”

INPUT<NORMAL>:

The sound is monitored and recorded after it passes through the insert effect. Normally you will use the BR864 with this setting.

fig.01-511

TRACK 1

(REC)

MASTER:

Use this when you wish to apply effects to the entire song, such as when adjusting the tone or applying a special effect during mixdown.

fig.01-514

TRACK 1

(PLAY)

TRACK 2

(PLAY)

TRACK 8

(PLAY)

Rhythm

Guide

4. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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Putting multiple tracks together (Bounce)

Although the BR-864 allows the simultaneous playback of eight tracks, when you run out of tracks, the BR-864 also lets you copy the recordings of multiple tracks together onto one track (V-Track). This is called “bounce” (also known as bounce recording or ping-pong recording). By combining multiple tracks in this way, you can free up other tracks in order to record additional performances.

In bounce mode, you can play back eight tracks simultaneously and record them all to a single, separate V-Track.

When input sources are selected with INPUT SELECT, you can have those sounds recorded together.

Furthermore, you can include the sounds from the rhythm guide in the recording.

fig.01-601

TRACK 8-V1

TRACK 7-V1

TRACK 6-V1

TRACK 5-V1

TRACK 4-V1

TRACK 3-V1

TRACK 2-V1

TRACK 1-V1

INPUT Rhythm Guide

Track 1–8

RHYTHM

The explanation below uses an example of mixing the monaural recording on tracks 1 and 2 and the stereo recording on tracks 3 and 4, and bouncing them to V-Track 2 of tracks 3 and 4.

1. Set the pan for tracks 1 and 2 to the locations you

desire, set the pan for track 3 all the way to the left (L50), and the pan for track 4 all the way to the right (R50).

“Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound” (p. 40)

2. Play back the song and adjust the volumes for the eight

tracks using the REC TRACK faders.

The overall volume is adjusted by the MASTER fader. At this time, raise the volume as high as possible without allowing the sound to distort.

Lower the faders for the tracks that you do not want to mix.

* When using bounce recording, you can record the sounds with

insert effects (p. 56), loop effects (p. 62), or Track EQ (p. 64) applied. When using the insert effects, refer to “Changing how the insert effects are used according to the mode” (p. 59).

3. Press [STOP].

TRACK 8-V2

TRACK 7-V2

Separate V-Track

4. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “BOUNCE” is

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

The track selection screen appears for stereo recording.

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the recording-destination track/V-Track.

Here, set this to “34V2” (V-Track 2 of Tracks 3 and 4).

fig.01-602d

■ : V-Tracks with recorded data. ❐ : V-Tracks without data.

(When bouncing while recording in mono)

If you turn the TIME/VALUE dial at this time, the screen for specifying the track for mono recording is displayed.

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Putting multiple tracks together (Bounce)

fig.01-603d

6. Press [ENTER] to confirm the screen for specifying the

recording-destination track.

Return to the Play screen. The REC TRACK button for the track selected as the

recording destination flashes in red. If the selected recording destination track already has

data recorded to it, the REC TRACK button for that selected recording destination track alternately lights up in orange and green.

The [INPUT SELECT] indicator goes out, and the input source is automatically muted. This prevents the input source from being mixed in and recorded during bounce recording.

* If you wish to mix an input source as part of the bounce

recording, press [INPUT SELECT] to select the desired input source.At this time, you can apply loop effects (p. 62) to the sound of the input source.

11.If you want to save the settings in the currently selected

song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

Section 1

7. If you want to mix in the sound of the rhythm guide as

well, increase the RHYTHM GUIDE fader.

If you do not want to record the rhythm guide, lower the fader.

8. After pressing [ZERO] to return to the time location

00:00:00-00.0, press [REC] and then press [PLAY] to start bounce recording.

9. When you are finished recording, press [STOP].

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

10.Press [PLAY] to check the sound bounced to tracks 3

and 4.

The pan for tracks 3 and 4, where the music was bounced, is set all the way to the left and right respectively.

In order to prepare for the next recording, when the bounce is finished, the tracks (1–2 and 5–8) other than those that were bounced to (3 and 4) are automatically switched to the V-Tracks that are empty.

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Using the loop effects/Track EQ

Here is an explanation of how to change the various parameters for the loop effects (chorus/delay/doubling/ reverb).

For an explanation of loop effects, refer to “Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 131).

Loop effects do not have “patches.” Loop effect settings are saved along with the song data. If you want to save the settings in the currently selected song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].

Selecting the loop effect

* You cannot use the chorus, delay, and doubling effects

together. You must choose only one.

1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CHO/

DLY” or “REV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.01-701d

When using REV

Select either “HALL” or “ROOM.”

fig.01-703d

4. To change the settings for the selected effect, press

CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the set value.

fig.01-704d

For a description of the parameters for each effect, refer to “Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 131).

5. When you finish making settings,

press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the PLAY screen.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] until “FX Type” or “Type” is

displayed, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the loop effect.

When using CHO/DLY

Select from “CHORUS,” “DELAY,” or “DBLN” (doubling).

fig.01-702d

Doubling

When you want to spread out the guitar backing sound to the left and right, record the same guitar backing separately to two tracks, then pan the sounds to the left and right. This is known as “doubling.”

By using the “DBLN” loop effect, you can produce a doubling effect even from a single-track (mono) recording, allowing you to make more efficient use of the tracks.

* If you want to emphasize the doubling effect, pan the track

completely to the right or to the left and increase the doubling effect level. In addition, use the following procedure to raise the send level.

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Using the loop effects/Track EQ

Adjusting how the loop effect is applied

The following explains how you can alter the volume of the signals sent by each track to the loop effects (the send level), and control the degree to which the loop effects are applied.

1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CHO/

DLY” or “REV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.01-705d

If you then press CURSOR [ ], the screen for setting the input-source send level appears in the display; if you

press CURSOR [ ], the one for setting the rhythm guide send level is displayed.

fig.01-708d

fig.01-709d

To adjust the send level for the input source, move the cursor to “In Send.” To adjust the send level for the rhythm guide, move the cursor to “Rhy Send.” The setting is adjusted by turning the TIME/VALUE dial to the desired value.

Section 1

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the screen for setting

the send level of each track appears.

When using CHO/DLY

fig.01-706d

When using REV

fig.01-707d

4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust

the send level for each track.

5. After you have completed adjusting the send level,

press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen

You can switch screens in the following sequence, with the screen cycling to the next screen each time [LOOP EFFECTS] is pressed.

Loop Effects selection screen → Send Level screen → Type screen → Play screen

* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track

corresponding to the button pressed. Pressing [TRACK] switches to between Tr1–4 and Tr5–8.

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Using the loop effects/Track EQ

Setting the Track EQ

This section explains how to edit the Track EQ settings (parameters).

For a fuller description of Track EQ, refer to “Track EQ Parameter Functions” (p. 133).

Track EQ do not have “patches.” Loop effect settings are saved along with the song data. If you want to save the settings in the currently selected song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].

1. Press [EQ].

2. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

set the EQ On/Off for each track.

* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track

corresponding to the button pressed. Pressing [TRACK] switches to between Tr1–4 and Tr5–8.

fig.01-711d

3. To change the EQ settings, press CURSOR [ ]

repeatedly to display the parameter screen, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings value.

fig.01-712d

4. After you have completed the setting, press [EQ] or

[EXIT] to return to the Play screen

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Mastering

Use the “Mastering Tool Kit” to produce a two-track master of the bounce tracks with the levels optimized.

What is Mastering Tool Kit?

With the “Mastering Tool Kit,” however, you can smooth out the differences in volume that occur over the course of a song, while also correcting the balance in the low end.

We recommend mastering with the Mastering Tool Kit in the final stage of creating songs.

* The Mastering Tool Kit features 19 pre-programmed

“Preset Patches” (P01–P19), 19 rewritable “User Patches” (U01–U19), and 19 “Song Patches,” which are stored individually for each song (S01–S19).

fig.01-800

BR-864

Preset

Patch

“Mastering Tool Kit Patch List” (separate sheet)

* In Mastering mode, the following buttons are disabled after

you set the recording source and destination and return to the Play screen. In addition, you cannot make Insert mode settings (p. 59).

[INPUT SELECT], [TUNER], [PAN], [EQ], [LOOP EFFECTS], [PHRASE TRAINER], [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF], [TONE LOAD] [RHYTHM PAD], [V-TRACK]

User

Patch

Memory Card

SONG

Song

Patch

1. Press [REC MODE] several times until “MASTERING”

is indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

The Mastering screen appears in the display.

fig.01-801d

■ : V-Tracks with recorded data. ❐ : V-Tracks without data.

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE

dial to select the recording source tracks and V-Tracks.

3. Press [ENTER] to bring up the screen for specifying the

recording-destination track.

* In this case, although the source and destination tracks in this

recording process are the same. You cannot make these changes on other tracks. The next V-Track after the recording source is automatically selected as the recording-destination V-Track.

fig.01-802d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the track and V-

Track to which you want to record.

5. Press [ENTER] to confirm the recording-destination

track and return to the Play screen.

The REC TRACK button for the track selected as the recording destination flashes in red.

If the recording source track contains data, the REC TRACK button for the selected recording destination track alternately lights up in orange and green.

* At this point, the Mastering Tool Kit is automatically selected

as the effect.

6. Press [EFFECTS].

The Mastering Tool Kit selection screen appears in the display.

fig.01-803d

Section 1

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Mastering

7. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE

dial to select the Mastering Tool Kit bank and number.

“Mastering Tool Kit Patch List” (separate sheet)

8. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

9. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-864 enters the recording standby state.

fig.01-804

Flash

10.Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red and instead light solidly, and recording starts.

fig.01-805

Lit

11.When you finish mastering, press [STOP].

Editing the Mastering Tool Kit settings

To create a new patch, select the patch that most closely resembles the sound you have in mind from the effects patches already stored in the unit, then edit its settings.

If you wish to save the effect settings that you edited, save them as a user patch or song patch.

1. Carry out Steps 1–6 from p. 65, and switch to Mastering

mode.

The Mastering Tool Kit selection screen appears.

fig.01-806d

Algorithm Name

2. Select a Mastering Tool Kit.

P: Preset / S: Song / U: User

NumberBank Patch Name

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song/User and number.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and

press [ENTER].

The display switches to the Mastering Tool Kit Edit screen, which shows the algorithm (the effects used, shown in the sequence they are connected).

fig.01-807d

You can also display this screen directly by pressing [ENTER] while the cursor is positioned at the Preset/ Song/User or number.

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Mastering

4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to each

effect and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to turn each effect on or off.

Blocks that are turned on are shown in uppercase letters, while blocks that are turned off are shown in lowercase letters. Turn on the effects that you want to use.

5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the

effect with the parameter that you want to change and press [ENTER].

The Parameter Setting screen for each effect appears.

fig.01-808d

6. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select a parameter, and turn

the TIME/VALUE dial to edit the value.

7. If you would like to edit another effect, press [EXIT] to

return to the previous screen, and repeat steps 5-6.

8. If you wish to save the current effect settings, perform

the procedure described in “Saving mastering tool kit settings,” below.

fig.01-809d

Section 1

2. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

enter the patch name.

* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.

3. After you have completed entering the effect settings

and patch name as desired, press [EXIT] to return to the Effect screen.

4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“WRITE,” and press [ENTER].

The Write screen appears.

fig.01-810d

Saving the Mastering Tool Kit settings (Write)

This assigns a name (patch name) to the edited patch settings and saves the settings.

* You cannot write patches while songs are being recorded or

played back.

1. Entering the patch name.

* If you do not need to change patch name, go to “4.”

At the Edit Effect screen, press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “NAME,” and press [ENTER].

The Patch Name Setting screen appears.

5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number to

which to write the new patch.

6. After you’ve selected the destination, press [ENTER].

After the save has been completed, you are returned to the Effect screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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Displaying the song information

Displaying the remaining available recording time

Follow the procedure below to either display the elapsed recording time or the remaining available recording time in the recording standby and recording screens.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-901d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Remain Inf,” and

turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ON” or “OFF.”

fig.01-902d

Displaying the memory card usage

Follow the procedure below to display the current condition of the memory card being used.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “INF,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-904d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter to be

displayed.

Name of the currently selected song

fig.01-905d

ON: Displays the remaining available recording

time in “minutes: seconds.”

OFF: Displays the elapsed recording time.

4. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

* When [REC] is pressed in the Play screen, putting the BR-864

into record standby ([REC] flashes), the remaining recording time is displayed in the TIME area.

fig.01-903d

Song’s data type and memory used (Size: MB)

fig.01-906d

Data Type

HiFi (MT2): High-quality recording type STD (LV1): Standard recording type LONG (LV2): Long recording type

Remaining memory

fig.01-907d

* The song sizes are displayed in units of 1M = 1,000,000 bytes.

The size displayed is an approximation.

4. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

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Section 2 Editing

Section 2

Editing

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Registering time (Locator Function)

Using the locator function, you can register any desired time in a song as a “locator point” so that you can jump to that point later with just the press of a button.

This function is quite useful during editing.

Registering a locator point

1. At the Play screen, move to the location where you

want to register the locator point.

2. Press [LOCATOR].

When the [LOCATOR] indicator lights up, registration is complete.

fig.02-101

Moving to the locator point

1. Press [LOCATOR].

This moves you to the time in the song registered as a locator point.

Deleting a locator point

1. Press and hold AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF], then press

[LOCATOR].

The locator point is deleted.

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Search for the music’s start and end (Scrub/Preview)

Scrub Function

When editing a sound, some times you need to know exactly where the sound starts, or exactly where the recording with an auto punch in starts.

To enable you to find these points accurately, the BR-864 is equipped with the Scrub Function.

When you use the Scrub Function during playback (called “scrubbing”), the portion from your before or after the current location (approximately 45 msec) is played back and repeated.

Preview Function

With the Preview Function, you can playback the one-second portion of the song before or after your current position.

By using this together with the Scrub Function, at the same time slowly moving your current position in the song, it becomes easy to find the exact transition point from one phrase to the next.

fig.02-201

Now Time

Sound Data

Scrubbing to find the music starting/ending point

1. Hold down [STOP] and press [PLAY].

The [PLAY] indicator begins flashing and scrubbing starts.

At this time, The Track 1–8 LEVEL meters are displayed. The “ ” (SCRUB TO) and “ ” (SCRUB FROM)

displayed at the TEMPO position in the screen are the scrub points with respect to the current position.

When the cursor is set under the scrub point, it is possible to change scrub point by TIME/VALUE dial.

fig.02-202d

fig.02-203d

Section 2

SCRUB

Approx. 45 msec

PREVIEW

Approx. 1.0 msec Approx. 1.0 msec

SCRUB

FROM

PREVIEW

FROM

Time

You can press [PLAY] to preview the material to or from the currently selected scrub point.

PREVIEW FROM PREVIEW TO

To mute the sound of a particular track, hold down [DELETE/MUTE] and press the relevant REC TRACK button so it starts blinking.

2. Slowly turn the TIME/VALUE dial to move the current

position and search for the starting point of the phrase (e.g., where sound is first emitted).

3. After you find the exact point where the music starts,

press [STOP] to stop scrubbing.

You can now press [LOCATOR] to register a locator point so that you can find the point easily later.

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Search for the music’s start and end (Scrub/Preview)

Changing the scrub points

Besides switching the scrub point in the Play screen (p. 71), you can also use the following method to switch the scrub point.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SCR,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-204d

Enabling use of the Preview function with [REW] and [FF]

Besides using [PLAY] for the Preview function (p. 71), you can also set the unit so that [REW] and [FF] can be used with the Preview function.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SCR,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-206d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “FROM/TO,” and

turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change scrub points.

fig.02-205d

TO: Scrubs to your current position. FROM: Scrubs from your current position.

4. After completing the setting, press [UTILITY] (or press

[EXIT] repeatedly) to return to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] to select “Preview SW,” and turn

the TIME/VALUE dial to set “ON.”

fig.02-207d

This enables use of the Preview Function.

4. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

You can temporarily switch to Preview during scrub with the following operations.

Press [REW]: PREVIEW TO Press [FF]: PREVIEW FROM

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Editing the performance on a track (Track Editing)

The BR-864 allows you to edit your songs by performing editing functions such as copying and moving data recorded on the tracks.

About the Measure/Time Specification screen

Measures and time are specified in the “S” (Start), “E” (End), and “T” (To) screens in Track Edit as shown below.

fig.02-301d

S (Start) / E (End) / T (To)

(Example)

Measure

Hours

Data is saved in its edited form when you return to the Play screen from the Track Edit screen.

* During automatic updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the

upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

Beat

Minutes

Seconds

Frame

Sub Frame

Copying the repeated portion (AB)

Perform the procedure given below to copy the portion from the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).

Ex. 1: Copying twice to the same track

fig.02-302

Repeat

Start (A)

Ex. 2: Copying twice to another track

fig.02-303

Repeat Start (A)

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-304d

Repeat

End (B)

Repeat End (B)

TO Time

Section 2

To copy, move, or erase repeated portions, you first need to set the portion to be repeated, using the procedure described on p. 49.

Copying data (Track Copy)

Track Copy allows you to copy a specific part of data and then place it in a different location.

You can perform editing operations such as copying the data on a track all at once, or copying the data from a specified part as many times as you wish.

If, for example, you want to use a phrase from a certain track, or have the same phrase repeated again and again, the copy function will help save you time.

* If data exists at the position being copied to, that data will be

overwritten.

* The portion being copied must be longer than 1.0 seconds long.

If the copied portion is 1.0 seconds or less, no sound will be heard even if the copy is carried out.

The three types of Track Copy are given below.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CPY,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-305d

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4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-306d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/VTrack to copy to.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-307d

7. Use [CURSOR] and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to

specify the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To) where you want the copied data to be placed.

8. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-308d

Copying by specifying the time (TME/MES)

Perform the procedure given below to copy the portion between specific times.

Ex. 1: Copying twice to the same track

fig.02-309

START END TO Time

Ex. 2: Copying twice to another track

fig.02-310

START END TO Time

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-311d

9. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of

copies you want to be placed.

10.When you are ready to execute the copy, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

11.Press [ENTER].

The copy is executed.

12.Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CPY,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-312d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and

press [ENTER].

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fig.02-319d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/VTrack to copy to.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-314d

7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you want to copy.

8. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-315d

13.Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of

copies you want to be placed.

14.When you are ready to execute the copy, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

15.Press [ENTER].

The copy is executed.

16.Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may

appear to show that there is a discrepancy between the actual current position and the position displayed. If you specify the locations using measures, specify the locations at each screen using the TIME/VALUE dial to eliminate the discrepancy.

You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO], [STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/ OUT].

Section 2

9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the

ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to copy.

10.Press [ENTER].

fig.02-316d

11.Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To) where you want the copied data to be placed.

12.Press [ENTER].

fig.02-317d

Copying a complete track (ALL)

Perform the procedure given below to copy the complete recorded data from one track to another.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-318d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CPY,”

and press [ENTER].

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fig.02-319d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-320d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/VTrack to copy to.

6. When you are ready to execute the copy, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

Moving data (Track Move)

Track Move allows you to move a specific portion of data to a different location.

* After the data is moved, the location it was in will be left

empty.

The three types of Track Move are given below.

Moving the repeated portion (AB)

Perform the procedure given below to move the portion from the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).

Ex. 1: Moving twice to the same track

fig.02-321

Repeat

Start (A)

Ex. 2: Moving twice to another track

fig.02-322

Repeat

End (B)

TO Time

7. Press [ENTER].

The copy is executed.

8. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

Repeat

Start (A)

Repeat

Start (B)

TO Time

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-323d

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3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“MOV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.02-324d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-325d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/VTrack to move to.

Moving by specifying the time (TME/MES)

Perform the procedure given below to move the portion between specific times.

Ex. 1: Moving twice to the same track

fig.02-327

Section 2

START END TO Time

Ex. 2: Moving twice to another track

fig.02-328

START END TO Time

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-326d

7. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

specify the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To) where you want the data to be moved.

8. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

9. Press [ENTER].

Move Event is executed.

10.Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-329d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“MOV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.02-330d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and

press [ENTER].

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fig.02-331d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/VTrack to move to.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-332d

7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you want to move.

8. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-333d

* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may

You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO], [STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/OUT].

Moving a complete track (ALL)

Perform the procedure given below to move the complete data from one track to another.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-335d

9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the

ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to move.

10.Press [ENTER].

fig.02-334d

11.Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To) where you want the data moved.

12. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

13.Press [ENTER].

Move Event is executed.

14.Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line of

the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“MOV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.02-336d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-337d

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5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/VTrack to move to.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-338d

7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To) where you want the data to be moved.

8. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

9. Press [ENTER].

Move Event is executed.

10.Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

Erasing data (Track Erase)

Track Erase allows you to erase a specific part of data. Even if data exists after the specified part, it will not be moved forward to fill the gap left by the erasure. Like a normal tape recorder, erasing can be considered covering unwanted data by recording emptiness.

* Do not leave a portion of less than 1.0 seconds in length after

the erased portion. If a portion that short does remain, it will end up being silent.

The three types of Track Erase are given below.

Erasing the repeated portion (AB)

Perform the procedure given below to erase the portion from the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).

fig.02-339

Section 2

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

Repeat

Start (A)

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-304d

Repeat End (B)

Time

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ERS,”

and press [ENTER].

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fig.02-341d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-342d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to erase from.

6. When you are ready to execute the erasure, press [ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

Erasing by specifying the time (TME/MES)

Perform the procedure given below to erase the portion between specific times.

fig.02-343

START END Time

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-334d

7. Press [ENTER].

The erasure is executed.

8. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ERS,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-345d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and

press [ENTER].

fig.02-346d

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5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to erase from.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-347d

7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you want to erase.

8. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-348d4

Erasing a complete track (ALL)

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-349d

Section 2

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ERS,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-350d

9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to erase.

10.When you are ready to execute the erasure, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

11.Press [ENTER].

The erasure is executed.

12.Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-351d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to erase.

6. When you are ready to execute the erasure, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO], [STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/OUT].

7. Press [ENTER].

The erasure is executed.

8. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line of

the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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Editing the performance on a track (Track Editing)

Exchanging data (Track Exchange)

5. When you are ready to execute the exchange, press

Perform the procedure given below to exchange the data between two tracks.

Example: exchanging all the data on track 1 with all the

6. Press [ENTER].

data on track 2

fig.02-352

Track 1

Track 2

Track 1

Track 2

Time

7. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

1. Press [UTILITY].

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can confirm the operation.

The exchange is executed.

to the Play screen.

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “TRK,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-353d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “XCG,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.R08-27

4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the two tracks/V-Tracks to exchange data.

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Organizing the songs you’ve recorded

Copying a Song (Song Copy)

Follow the procedure below to copy the currently selected song.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-401d

Erasing songs (Song Erase)

Follow the procedure below to erase a song from the memory card.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-403d

Section 2

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CPY,”

and press [ENTER].

The Copy Song screen appears.

fig.02-402d

If “No more Memory!” appears

If this message appears before the copy, it means that there is insufficient space on the memory card to complete the copy. Delete any unnecessary recording from the memory card.

4. Press [ENTER].

The copy is executed. When the copy has been completed, “Completed!” appears in the display, and you are returned to the Play screen.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “ERS,”

and press [ENTER].

The Erase Song screen appears.

fig.02-404d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select the song to be

erased.

5. After selecting the song to erase, press [ENTER].

“Are you sure?” appears.

6. To continue with the erasure, press [ENTER] (YES).

To cancel the operation press the [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]).

* If you erase a song currently being used, the song on the

memory card with the lowest number is selected, and you are returned to the Play screen.

7. If you erased a song not currently being used, press

[UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) repeatedly to return to the Play screen.

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Organizing the songs you’ve recorded

Saving memory on the memory card (Song Optimize)

When you perform overdubbing or punch-in/out, the data that you rewrite (replace) actually remains on the memory card. In some cases, this unwanted data may occupy a significant amount of space on the memory card. This will cause the time available for recording to be less than it should be.

By performing a “Song Optimize,” you can have the BR-864 erase any unnecessary data on the memory card and increase the unused space.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-405d

* Depending on the situation, an appreciable length of time may

be required for Optimize to be completed. This is not a malfunction. Do not turn off the power until Optimize has completed.

* After you execute Optimize, it is not possible to undo/redo to

revert to the state before executing Optimize.

Naming songs (Song Name)

When a new song is created, it is automatically given a name such as “SONG 0001.” With your BR-864, you can use “Song Name” to give each song a name, which helps you manage and organize your songs.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-407d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “OPT,”

and press [ENTER].

“Are you sure?” appears in the display.

fig.02-406d

4. To continue with the optimization, press [ENTER]

(YES).

The Song Optimize function is carried out. When completed, “Completed!” appears in the display, and you are returned to the Play screen.

To cancel the operation press the [EXIT] (NO) (or [UTILITY]).

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“NAM,” and press [ENTER].

The name of the song (Song Name) appears in the display.

fig.02-408d

4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the

character you want to change.

5. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the character.

* You can switch between upper case and lower case characters

by pressing [ENTER].

6. After the name is properly entered, press [UTILITY] (or

press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return to the Play screen.

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Organizing the songs you’ve recorded

Protecting a song (Song Protect)

You can imagine situations where, after taking care to create a song, you accidentally overwrite it with a recording, deleting the performance itself.

To prevent such accidents, you can protect song data so that it cannot be rewritten accidentally (Song Protect).

* The following operations are not available when a song is

protected.

• Editing a song name

• Erasing a song

• Song Optimize

• Editing a digital copy protect

• Initializing the rhythm guide (arrangements/ patterns/drum kits)

• Initializing effects (user patches/song patches)

• Initialize All

• Arrangement/Pattern Edit

• Importing SMFs

• [TONE LOAD]

• Writing effects to song patches

fig.02-410d

4. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the “ON.”

5. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

When a song is protected, the display will show the song protect symbol.

fig.02-411d

Saving the current settings to

Section 2

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-409

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “PRT,”

and press [ENTER].

The Song Protect screen appears.

the song

The BR-864 can save the following contents as song data.

• Recorded data

• Mixer settings (Pan, Track EQ, etc.)

• Insert Effect song patches

• Mastering Tool Kit song patches

• Rhythm Arrangements / Rhythm Patterns

• Loop Effects

• Tuner

• Utility (excluding LCD contrast)

These recorded data or mixer settings are not saved immediately after recording, but are saved when songs are saved, and when the screens are switched.

Ordinarily, if a situation calls for it, a message appears in the display prompting you to confirm that you want to save the data, so you need not pay particular attention to this, but if you want to save the settings to the song in its current state, use the following procedure.

1. Hold down [STOP] and press [REC].

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Creating a master tape

This process involves recording the finished song to your recorder (cassette tape recorder, CD recorder, etc.) and making a master tape.

Recording to a cassette tape recorder (analog connection)

1. Connect the BR-864’s LINE OUT jacks to the cassette

tape recorder's input jacks.

fig.02-501a

Cassette tape

Recorder

2. Put the cassette tape recorder in record mode.

Recording to a digital recorder (digital connection)

1. Connect the BR-864’s DIGITAL OUT connector to the

digital recorder's input connector.

fig.02-501b

Digital Recorder

(CD Recorder etc.)

2. Set the digital recorder so it is ready to record digital

signals.

3. Put the digital recorder in record mode.

4. Press [PLAY] on the BR-864 and start the playback of

the recorded data.

3. Press [PLAY] on the BR-864 and start the playback of

the recorded data.

Disabling digital copying

When recording from the BR-864 to a digital recorder, you can prevent further digital copying of the master tape to any other digital recorders.

1. Press [UTILITY].

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “EDT,”

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-501d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“DPRT,” and press [ENTER].

The Digital Copy Protect screen appears.

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fig.02-502d

4. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the “ON.”

ON: Digital copying will be prohibited. OFF: Digital copying is enabled.

5. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

* Some DAT recorders do not support SCMS, or do not allow

digital connections to a CD player. If you are using this type of DAT recorder, it will not be possible to record the digital output of the BR-864 on a DAT recorder if “Copy Prtct” is turned “ON.” In this case, you will need to turn off the “Copy Prtct” setting.

Creating a master tape

Section 2

What is SCMS?

SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management System. This is a function of consumer digital audio devices such

as DAT recorders CD recorders that protects the copyright of the producer by prohibiting secondgeneration and subsequent copies from being made digitally.

If digital connections are made to a digital recorder that has this function, SCMS flags will be recorded along with the digital audio signals.

Digital audio data that contains this data cannot be recorded again via a digital connection.

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MEMO

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Section 3 Using the Rhythm Guide

Section 3

Using the

Rhythm Guide

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About the Rhythm Guide

The rhythm guide features two modes, “Pattern mode” and “Arrangement mode.”

Pattern Mode

You can perform patterns and create your own original patterns.

Arrangement Mode

You can perform arrangements and create your own original arrangements.

About the patterns

These are phrases consisting of from one to several measures of drum performance.

E (Ending)

Music patterns to be placed at the ending of a song.

Song patterns (S001–S100)

These are patterns whose data is rewritable, and up to 100 different patterns for each song can be stored on memory cards.

fig.03-101a

BR-864

Preset

Pattern

Memory Card

SONG

Song

Pattern

About the arrangements

Arrangements are sequences of patterns arranged in the order they are performed and with the tempo set.

fig.03-102

Intro

Tempo: 120.0

Verse

Tempo: 110.0

Fill

Tempo: 130.0

Types of patterns

Preset patterns (P001–P327)

These are internal patterns stored in the BR-864 that have already been prepared for use. There are 327 patterns categorized by musical genre, such as “rock” and “jazz.”

* You cannot change and overwrite Preset pattern data.

Preset patterns include prepared patterns for intros, verses, fill-ins, and endings (you can confirm the type by looking at the characters at the end of the pattern name).

(Example)

ROCK1-IN (Intro) ROCK1-V2 (Verse2) ROCK1-V1 (Verse 1) ROCK1-F2 (Fill 2) ROCK1-F1 (Fill 1) ROCK1-E (Ending)

“Preset Pattern list” (p. 177)

IN (Intro)

Music patterns to be placed at the beginning of a song.

V (Verse) 1 and 2

Music patterns to make up the main part of the song. “1” are basic patterns and “2” are more advanced versions of “1.”

Types of arrangements

Preset arrangements (P01–P50)

These are internal arrangements stored in the BR-864 that have already been prepared for use. There are 50 patterns categorized by musical genre, such as “rock” and “jazz.”

* You cannot change and overwrite Preset arrangement data.

In each Preset arrangement (except for Metro 4/4), a BREAK (rest) of three measures is played after the END (ending), and then the V1 (verse 1) is played repeatedly.

“Preset Arrangement list” (p. 177)

Song arrangements (S01–S05)

These are arrangements whose data is rewritable, and up to 5 different arrangements for each song can be stored on memory cards.

fig.03-102a

BR-864

Preset

Arrangement

Memory Card

SONG

Song

Arrangement

F (Fill) 1 and 2

Music patterns to be used as phrases to connect different sections of a song. You can select either “1” or “2” depending on the form that will follow the fill.

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About the Rhythm Guide

Switching the Rhythm Guide mode

The Rhythm Guide mode switches each time [ARRANGE/ PATTERN/OFF] is pressed.

[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]: Lit (Arrangement Mode)

Performance and programming of arrangements is enabled. Press [PLAY] to start the performance of the arrangement.

* You cannot play back or record during programming.

[ARRANGE/PATTREN/OFF]: Flashing (Pattern Mode)

Performance and programming of patterns is enabled. Press [PLAY] to start the performance of the pattern.

* You cannot play back or record during programming.

[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]: Unlit (OFF)

The Rhythm Guide does not play.

Performing arrangements and patterns

Selecting arrangements

This procedure selects the arrangement to be played with the Rhythm Guide.

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is lit.

fig.03-201d

P: Preset / S: Song

Arrangement NameNumber

Section 3

2. Select the arrangement.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number.

P01–P50: Preset arrangements 1–50 S01–S05: Song arrangements 1–5

3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Performing arrangements

1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then

press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is lit.

fig.03-202d

2. Select an arrangement.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number.

3. Move the RHYTHM GUIDE fader to the positions

shown in the figure below.

fig.03-203

4. Press [ZERO] to reset the play position back to the

beginning of the song, then press [PLAY].

The selected arrangement is performed.

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Selecting patterns

This selects the pattern to be played with the Rhythm Guide.

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is flashing.

fig.03-203d

P: Preset / S: Song

Pattern NameNumber

2. Select a pattern.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number.

P001–P327: Preset patterns 1–327 S001–S100: Song patterns 1–100

3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Performing patterns

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or pattern being played by carrying out the following procedure while the Play screen is displayed.

* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.

1. Press [CURSOR] and align the cursor up with

“TEMPO” in the display.

2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the tempo.

fig.03-205d

Tempo

* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change

the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to p. 93.

* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.

1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then

press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is flashing.

fig.03-204d

2. Select a pattern.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Preset/Song and number.

3. Move the RHYTHM GUIDE fader to the positions

shown in the figure below.

fig.03-203

4. Press [PLAY].

The selected pattern is performed. No sound plays if “BREAK” is selected for the pattern.

Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or pattern by the timing with which you press [TAP].

Tap on [TAP] four or more times to change the tempo of the arrangement or pattern. The tempo becomes that in which you tapped.

* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.

fig.03-206

* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change

the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to p. 93.

* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.

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Intro Verse

Step 1 Step 2

Ending

P327

BREAK

Step ** Step **

You can create arrangements (Song arrangements) of up to 999 measures.

1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then

press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is lit.

fig.03-301d

2. Press [PROGRAM].

fig.03-302d

3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and

press [ENTER].

The Arrangement Edit screen appears.

* You cannot switch from the Edit screen for arrangements to

other screens (except for the drum kit selection screen).

fig.03-303d

Step

Starting Measure

Pattern Number

Time Signature

Starting Measure

Set the measure where the pattern that is selected by the current step will start playing.

fig.03-303a

Step 1 Step 2

Intro

Strating

Measure

Strating

Measure

(1 measure)

001 002 003

(2 measures)

001 002

Verse

(1 measure)

Set the starting measure to “3” in step 2

Step 1 Step 2

Intro

Verse

(1 measure)

003

* The starting measure for step 1 is always set to “001.” This

cannot be changed.

* You cannot set a starting measure that is equal to, or earlier

than the starting measure that is set for the previous step.

* You cannot set a starting measure that is beyond the starting

measure of the next step.

Pattern Number

Select the pattern. Set the patterns for each step as shown in the figure below.

fig.03-304

Starting

Measure

001 003 004

* When an arrangement is played from within the Play screen,

the arrangement plays all the way to the end, and then the performance of the pattern set in the last step is repeated. Thus, by setting the preset pattern “P327 BREAK” for the last step, you can have a rest be played repeatedly, which makes it seem as if the performance of the arrangement has stopped.

fig.03-304a

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Intro

(2 measures) Tempo: 120.0

Verse

(1 measure) Tempo: 110.0

Fill

(1 measure) Tempo: 110.0

Section 3

Tempo Pattern Name

Information about the performance is displayed in the matrix display at the bottom of the screen.

4. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “STEP,” then

turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the step to be edited.

* You can press [REW] to move to the immediately preceding

step, or press [FF] to move to the next step.

5. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the parameter

you want to change, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting’s value.

* You can press [PLAY] here to play the sound of the pattern in

the currently selected step.

Time Signature

Set the time signature of the pattern that is selected by the current step.

Tempo

Set the tempo of the pattern that is selected by the current step.

Valid Settings: 25.0–250.0

6. When you have finished creating the arrangement,

press [EXIT] repeatedly.

The Play screen is displayed again, and the arrangement is saved.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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Inserting a step

Perform the procedure below to insert a new step into the location of the present step.

fig.03-305

Verse

Insert

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Intro Verse Fill

Step 1

Intro

* The parameter value of inserted step will be the same as of the

targeted step.

1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then

press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is lit.

2. Press [PROGRAM].

3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and

press [ENTER].

The Arrangement Edit screen appears.

4. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to

“INSERT.”

fig.03-306d

Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Verse

Verse Fill

1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then

press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is lit.

2. Press [PROGRAM].

3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and

press [ENTER].

The Arrangement Edit screen appears.

4. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to

“ERASE.”

fig.03-308d

5. To insert a step, press [ENTER].

To cancel the operation, press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to return to the Arrangement Edit screen.

When you press [ENTER], the display indicate “Erase!” then return to the Arrangement Edit screen.

Naming arrangements

5. To insert a step, press [ENTER].

To cancel the operation, press CURSOR [ ] to return to the Arrangement Edit screen.

When you press [ENTER], the display indicate “Insert!” then return to the Arrangement Edit screen.

Erasing a step

This erases the content of the currently selected step. The content of the following steps are brought forward to fill the erased step.

fig.03-307

Step 1 Step 2

Intro Verse Fill

Step 1

Intro

Step 2 Step 3

Verse

Step 4Step 3

Verse

Erase

You can edit the name of the currently selected arrangement.

* You can use up to eight characters in naming arrangements.

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is lit.

2. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to

“NAME,” and press [ENTER].

The Change Arrangement Name screen appears.

fig.03-310d

* You cannot change Preset arrangement names.

* Step 1 cannot be erased.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and turn the TIME/VALUE

dial to change the characters.

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* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.

4. Press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

Copying arrangements

You can take the currently selected arrangement and copy it to another Song arrangement.

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is lit.

2. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “COPY,” and

press [ENTER].

The screen for selecting the copy destination is displayed.

fig.03-312d

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

Erasing arrangements

This erases Step 2 and all subsequent steps in the arrangement currently being selected.

* “Metro” (the metronome) is set in Step 1.

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is lit.

2. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “ERASE,” and

press [ENTER].

fig.03-315d

Section 3

3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copy-

destination arrangement.

S01–S05: Song arrangements 1–5

4. Once you have decided on the copy destination, press

[ENTER].

The screen for confirming the copy destination appears.

fig.03-313d

5. Press [ENTER] (YES) to copy.

To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO). As soon as the copy has been completed, the screen for

selecting the copy destination returns to the display.

6. Press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.

3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the arrangement

to be erased.

S01–S05: Song arrangements 1–5

4. If you want to erase the arrangement, press [ENTER].

The screen for confirming the deletion appears.

fig.03-316d

5. Press [ENTER] (YES) to erase the arrangement.

To cancel, press [EXIT] (NO). Once the deletion is complete, the screen for selecting the

arrangement to be erased returns to the display.

6. Press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

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When creating a rhythm arrangement by stringing together rhythm patterns, there may be times when you do not find anything suitable among the preset rhythm patterns, or when you want to get a rhythm pattern that sounds exactly the way you want. In such cases, you can create your own original rhythm patterns.

There are three ways to create rhythm patterns.

Realtime Recording

In Realtime Recording, you record while tapping the TRACK buttons in time with the metronome. Rhythm patterns are played back repeatedly, and the data being input is mixed in with these sounds. Additionally, even if your timing is a little off when tapping the buttons, you can use the Quantize function to rectify the input so the timing is correct.

Step Recording

In Step Recording, the timing of sounds and the drum sounds are programmed one at a time. There are two ways to input drum sounds:

• Specifying the timing of a sound (measure-beat-click), and inputting the drum sound at that point by tapping the TRACK button.

• Inputting a drum sound at the desired timing within the detailed framework dividing a single measure (the matrix). This allows you to visually get an overall grasp of the rhythm pattern, making for a simple way to create rhythm patterns.

Note concerning creation of patterns

● Maximum polyphony for patterns is five voices. This

means you can play up to five drum sounds with the same timing.

● Even if six or more drum sounds are input at the same

time, only five of the drum sounds will be sounded. However, the “■” signifying the entry in the matrix display remains as is.

● You cannot play the CLOSED HH and OPEN HH sounds at the same time. However, the “■” signifying the entry in the matrix display remains as is.

● When using cymbals and other sounds that have lengthy decay times, if other sounds totalling five voices are input before the previous sound has completely vanished, Sounds started previously may be cut off before they finish playing.

● You cannot switch to other screens while recording patterns (except for the pattern record standby screen).

Creating patterns in Realtime Recording

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is flashing.

fig.03-401d

Importing SMFs

You can import SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) as song patterns. For instructions on this procedure, refer to “Section 6 USB”

(p. 155).

2. Press [PROGRAM].

fig.03-402d

3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “REAL,” and press [ENTER].

“REAL” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen. The Recording Standby screen appears.

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fig.03-403d

TempoMeasure

Time Signature Quantize

4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to set the

measure, beat, and click from which to start recording of the pattern.

Measure

This sets the number of measures in the pattern to be recorded.

Valid Settings: 1–999

Tempo

When recording, this sets the tempo for confirming the pattern.

Valid Settings: 25.0–250.0

* The tempo setting here is exclusively for confirmation of the

pattern recording. This tempo is not stored in the pattern (you cannot make any individual tempo settings for the patterns themselves).

Time Signature

This sets the time signature (i.e., the beat) for the pattern to be recorded.

Valid Settings: 1/1–8/1, 1/2–8/2, 1/4–8/4, 1/8–8/8

Quantize

This sets the recording quantization. Setting Quantize lets you to have the sounds being input

conform to preset note lengths, thus eliminating discrepancies in the input timing.

* Press “HI” you want to keep the timing used to input the

sounds.

Valid Settings:

Quarter note Sixteenth-note triplet Quarter-note triplet

Eighth note Eighth-note triplet Sixteenth note

5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “REC,”

and press [ENTER].

The count-in is played, and then Realtime Recording starts.

* You can also start Realtime Recording by pressing the [REC]

button.

Thirty-second note

Thirty-second-note triplet

6. Set the velocity (how “hard” the note is played) for the sounds to be input from the current point by adjusting Fader 1.

The current velocity value is briefly indicated where the beat value normally appears.

fig.03-404d

Velocity

7. Input the drum sounds with the desired timing.

Use REC TRACK [1/5]–[4/8], [V-TRACK] and [TAP] to input the drum sounds.

You can switch the UPPER and LOWER drum sounds by pressing [RHYTHM PAD].

[RHYTHM PAD] Lit

Enables input of the UPPER drum sounds. REC TRACK [1/5] KICK REC TRACK [2/6] SNARE REC TRACK [3/7] CLOSED HH REC TRACK [4/8] OPEN HH [V-TRACK] CRASH [TAP] RIDE

[RHYTHM PAD] Flashing

Enables input of the LOWER drum sounds. REC TRACK [1/5] CROSS STICK REC TRACK [2/6] COWBELL REC TRACK[3/7] TOM1 REC TRACK [4/8] TOM2 [V-TRACK] TOM3 [TAP] TOM4

You can confirm the drum sound currently being input by checking the matrix at the bottom part of the display.

Indicated in the matrix

You can confirm the timing at which each rhythm instrument sounds in the matrix display.

The ▼ mark in the lower part of the matrix indicates beat timing.

* When a coarse Quantize setting is used, the ▼ mark may

indicate half-note or quarter-note timing.

Section 3

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fig.03-405

Ex.)

CLOSED HH SNARE KICK

• Q (Quantize) =

fig.03-405a

Ex.)

CLOSED HH SNARE KICK

• Q (Quantize) =

When using high-resolution Quantize settings, you may be unable to view the entire pattern, from start to finish, in the display at one time.

In such instances, a “ ” symbol appears, indicating that there is material not currently displayed.

fig.03-405b

Rehearsing recordings

You can practice (rehearse) your performances along with the metronome before carrying out Realtime Recording. During rehearsals, the drum sounds are only played, and are not recorded to the pattern even if you press the track buttons.

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the indicator is flashing.

fig.03-406d

2. Press [PROGRAM].

fig.03-407d

3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “REAL,” and press [ENTER].

“REAL” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen. The Recording Standby screen appears.

fig.03-408d

You can press [REC MODE] during Realtime Recording to switch to Step Recording.

Using this option allows you to switch to Step Recording temporarily when you want to change the set velocity or input drum sounds input with the wrong timing in Realtime Recording (instructions for this procedure: p. 102), or to delete unneeded drum sounds (instructions: p. 102), and then switch back to Realtime Recording and continue recording the pattern.

8. Set the tempo and Quantize values as needed.

9. When you have finished inputting sounds, move the

cursor to “STOP” and press [ENTER].

* You can also stop recording by pressing [STOP].

4. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to “RHR,” and press [ENTER].

The BR-864 is put into Rehearsal mode.

fig.03-409d

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5. Rehearse the performance by pressing the REC TRACK

[1/5]–[4/8], [V-TRACK] and [TAP].

You can switch the UPPER and LOWER drum sounds by pressing [RHYTHM PAD].

* At this point, adjust Fader 1 to confirm the velocity status.

6. When you have finished rehearsing, move the cursor to

“STOP” and press [ENTER].

* You can also quit the rehearsal by pressing [STOP].

Deleting unneeded drum sounds

You can delete any drum sounds you do not need during Realtime Recording by holding down [DELETE/MUTE] and pressing the track buttons.

1. When you hold down [DELETE/MUTE] and press one

or more REC TRACK buttons for the tones you want to delete.

The corresponding drum sounds are deleted for as long as the buttons are pressed.

fig.03-410

Changing the metronome volume

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is flashing.

fig.03-411d

2. Press [PROGRAM].

fig.03-412d

Section 3

3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “REAL,” and

press [ENTER].

“REAL” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen. The Recording Standby screen appears.

fig.03-413d

4. Press CURSOR [ ] repeatedly to move the cursor to “Click.”

fig.03-414d

5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the metronome volume.

Valid Settings: 0–3

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Creating patterns in Step Recording

1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the

indicator is flashing.

fig.03-415d

2. Press [PROGRAM].

fig.03-416d

3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “STEP,” and

press [ENTER].

“STEP” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen. The recording standby screen appears in the display.

fig.03-417d

TempoMeasure

Time Signature

This sets the time signature (i.e., the beat) for the pattern to be recorded.

Valid Settings: 1/1–8/1, 1/2–8/2, 1/4–8/4, 1/8–8/8

Quantize

This sets the resolution for the steps being input.

Quarter note (96)

Quarter-note triplet

(64)

Eighth note (48)

Eighth-note triplet

(32) HI (1)

Sixteenth note (24)

Numerals in parentheses indicate the clock. The lower the value set, the finer the resolution each beat becomes.

(Ex.)  :

fig.03-418d

(Ex.)  :

fig.03-419d

Here you can input sounds in eighth-note lengths.

Here you can input sounds in sixteenth-note lengths.

Sixteenth-note triplet

Thirty-second note

Thirty-second-note triplet

(16) (12)

(8)

Time Signature Quantize

4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to set the

measure, beat, and click from which to start recording of the pattern.

Measure

This sets the number of measures in the pattern to be recorded.

Valid Settings: 1–999

Tempo

When recording, this sets the tempo for confirming the pattern.

Valid Settings: 25.0–250.0

* The tempo setting here is exclusively for confirmation of the

pattern recording. This tempo is not stored in the pattern (you cannot make any individual tempo settings for the patterns themselves).

100

5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “REC,”

and press [ENTER].

Step Recording starts.

* You can also start recording by pressing [REC].

6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the measure, beat, and click, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the time at which the drum sound is to be input.

fig.03-420d

Measure Beat Clock

BOSS BR-864 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES

Introduction to the BR-864

Features

Memory cards supported by your BR-864

How to remove the card protector

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Display

Rear Panel

Inserting batteries

Quick Start

Listening to the demo songs

(1) Connecting peripheral devices

(2) Turn on the BR-864

Adjusting the Display Contrast

Selecting a song

Playing Back a Song

Changing the current position

(4) Turning off the power

Recording/playing back a song

Turn on the power

Formatting the memory card (initialize)

(2) Select the song to record

Recording a new song

(3) Connecting instruments

Choose which jack you will use to connect your instrument

Press the INPUT SELECT button of the instrument that you want to record

Turning off the internal microphone

Adjusting the input sensitivity

Adjusting the input level

(4) Using insert effects

Switch effect patches

Recording without insert effects

(5) Using the rhythm guide

Playing the rhythm guide

Changing arrangements

Changing patterns

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

(6) Basic recording

Selecting the recording track

About the recording (REC) modes

Procedure

Silencing the sound of specific tracks (Mute)

Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound

Adjusting the tone (Track EQ)

Adding width to the sound (Loop Effect)

Section 1 Recording

Recording

Selecting the recording track

Changing V-Tracks

Changing the position of the input sound

Recording Operations

Repeating Playback (Repeat)

Setting the repeat portion

Setting the repeat portion with accurate timing

Re-recording only a mistake (Punch-in/out)

Manually punching in/out

Manually punching in and out using [REC]

Manually punching in and out using a foot switch

Auto punching in and out

Specifying the area for auto punching in/out

Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location

How to Record

Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location (Loop Recording)

Setting the portion to be repeated

How to Record

Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)

Reversing the last operation (Undo)

Canceling the Undo (Redo)

Using the insert effects

Effect patches and banks

Editing insert effect settings

Saving insert effects settings (Write)

Changing how the insert effects are used according to the mode

Putting multiple tracks together (Bounce)