Boss Audio Systems BR-1600CD User Manual 2
Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 2–3; p. 4–5). These sections provide important information 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, Basic Operation and Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
The manuals should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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How to use this manual
The BR-1600CD Owner’s manual consists of two volumes “
“
Basic Operation
” explains the sequence of turning on this unit, recording, playback, mixing down and
Basic Operation
” and “
Owner’s Manual
.”
making an original Audio CD. To use the BR-1600CD, please read this book first.
“
Owner’s Manual
” covers the functions which are not mentioned in “Basic Operation.” Please read it for
finer settings and more sophisticated use of the BR-1600CD.
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Printing conventions in this manual
• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.
[PLAY]
[CURSOR]
• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer.
PLAY button
CURSOR button
Advanced
Use
Section 2
Effects
Using
Section 3
Rhythm
Using
CD-R/RW Drive
Section 4
Using the
Section 5
Using
MIDI
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Section 6
Using
USB
Convenient
Functions
Section 7
Other
AppendicesSection 1
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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002c
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adaptor.
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003
• 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” page.
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004
• 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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007
• 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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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.
008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with
the unit. Also, 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.
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008e
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used with
any other device.
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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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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
2
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012b
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the
plug has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor 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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016
• 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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023
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components
may result.
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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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102c
• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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103b
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC
adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe
all dust and other accumulations away from its
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug and
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and
lead to fire.
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104
• 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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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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107c
• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging
from, an outlet or this unit.
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108b
• 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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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.
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118
• Should you remove the ground terminal, make
sure to put it in a safe place out of children's reach,
so there is no chance of it being swallowed
accidentally.
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120
• Always turn the phantom power off when
connecting any device other than condenser
microphones that require phantom power. You
risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply
phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio
playback devices, or other devices that don't
require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by
referring to the manual that came with it.
(This instrument’s phantom power: +48 V DC, 7 mA Max)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a
power supply noise filter between this unit and the
electrical outlet.
302
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a
cause for concern.
307
• 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.
353
• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk
drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using CD-R/
RW Discs” (p. 7).
• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a
strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while
the drive is operating.
354a
• 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.
355b
• 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.
402
• 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 storage
device (
via USB
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.
e.g., CD-R/RW disk or external computer connected
), or written down on paper (when possible).
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 storage device (e.g., CD-R/RW disk or
external computer connected via USB).
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored hard disk 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.
556
• 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
561
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, FV-500L, or
FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or
damage to the unit.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
• 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.
982
• No data for the music that is played will be output from
MIDI OUT.
Handling CD-ROMs
801
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean
using a commercially available CD cleaner.
Copyright
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.
852a
• 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.)
853
• 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.
About the License Agreement
• The BR-1600CD and its CD-R/RW capability are designed
to allow you to reproduce material to which you have
copyright, or material which the copyright owner has
granted you permission to copy. Accordingly, reproduction of Music CD or other copyrighted material
without permission of the copyright owner avoiding
technical prohibiting features of second-generation and
later copying like SCMS or others constitutes copyright
infringement and may incur penalties even in case such
reproduction is for your own personal use and enjoyment
(private use). Consult a copyright specialist or special
publications for more detailed information on obtaining
such permission from copyright holders.
Disclaimer of liability
• BOSS/Roland will take no responsibility for any “direct
damages,” “consequential damages,” or “any other
damages” which may result from your use of the BR1600CD. These damages may include but are not limited
to the following events which can occur when using the
BR-1600CD.
• Any loss of profit that may occur to you
• Permanent loss of your music or data
• Inability to continue using the BR-1600CD itself or a
connected device
204
The explanations in this manual include illustrations
that depict what should typically be shown by the
display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g.,
includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in
the display may not always match what appears in
the manual.
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204
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
206e
* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance
with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.
206j
* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft®
Windows® operating system.”
207
* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple
Inc.
209
* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Precautions Regarding the Hard Disk
The BR-1600CD contains an internal hard disk. This device is of an extremely high-precision design, and it can be easily damaged
if not used and handled correctly. To ensure that the hard disk is being handled properly, you must adhere to the following:
Important Performance and Image Data
Once a hard disk fails to function normally, all data that has been stored on it could be destroyed.
●
All hard disks eventually wear out. Individual differences among hard disks and the conditions under which they are used
have a considerable effect on a hard disk's lifespan. Some devices can be used continuously for many years, while in rare
cases, others break down after a period of several months. We recommend that you consider the hard disk not as a permanent
storage site, but as a place to store data temporarily. We also recommend that you back up important performance and image
data onto the external media that is supported by your device.
For instructions on how to make such backups, refer to “Storing of songs and other hard-disk data to CD-R/RW discs (Backup)” (p. 204).
Note that Roland assumes no liability whatsoever, including monetary compensation, for the loss of any recorded content in
the event of the malfunction of, or physical damage to the hard disk, or for any direct or incidental damages resulting from
the loss of such data.
Precautions Regarding Setup and Use
Certain hard disk setup procedures and usage conditions may result in the corruption of recorded data, malfunctioning, or
physical damage to the disk, so be sure to observe the following precautions.
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Do not subject the hard disk to vibration or shock, especially while the unit is in operation. Failure to observe this precaution
can result in the hard disk being permanently damaged.
Conditions to be avoided:
• Lifting or moving the BR-1600CD while the power is turned on.
• Transporting the BR-1600CD unprotected in an automobile trunk.
• Knocking the BR-1600CD against table edges when it is being moved.
• Positioning the BR-1600CD close to drums during performances.
• Positioning the BR-1600CD close to amplifiers for guitars and other musical instruments during performances.
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Do not set up the unit in any location where it may be affected by vibration from external sources, or on any surface that is
not stable and level.
●
If the device includes a cooling fan, ensure that the fan and the side panel air vents remain unobstructed.
●
Do not block the ventilation holes provided in the case as this can result in the temperature inside the BR-1600CD rising, and
this will drastically reduce the hard disk's lifespan.
●
Do not use the unit in conditions of high temperature and humidity or in any location subject to rapid temperature changes.
●
Do not unplug the power cord or switch off any circuit breakers in the circuit to which the unit is connected while the power is turned on.
●
Do not move the unit while the power is turned on or immediately after turning off the power. When transporting the unit,
first turn off the power and confirm that the display screen has gone off, disconnect the power plug, then wait at least two
minutes before moving the device.
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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.
Emergency Procedures
* The following procedures are to be used as emergency measures only, and are not recommended for normal operation.
If the device fails to respond to operational commands or does not complete operations, turn off the power. If the power does not
shut off following normal shutdown procedures (Basic Operation; p. 9), disconnect the power plug.
If the unit does not operate normally when the power is turned on again, it may mean that the hard disk has been damaged. In
such instances, consult your dealer or the nearest Roland Service Center. Note, however, that it may not be possible to recover any
data from the hard disk once it has been lost.
In addition, even if the hard disk appears to be operating correctly, carry out a Surface Scan (p. 270) to confirm that it has not been damaged.
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Before Using CD-R/RW Discs
Two different types of recordable disc can be used with the
BR-1600CD—namely, CD-R discs and CD-RW discs.
What is a CD-R disc?
CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) is a CD to which data can
be written. It is not possible to erase or move the data that
has been written.
This type of disc should be used to create audio CDs that will
be played on standard CD players. Playback of CD-RW discs
will not be possible on this type of equipment. In addition,
even if you have created an audio CD using a CD-R disc,
playback will only be possible on players that support the
playback of recordable discs.
What is a CD-RW disc?
CD-RW (Compact Disc ReWritable) is a CD that can be
written and erased. As a result, this type of recordable disc
can be used again and again.
While you can create audio CDs using CD-RW discs, it will
not be possible to play these CDs on a standard CD player.
(You will, however, be able to play these discs using the BR-
1600CD's CD-R/RW drive.)
●
To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert
only CD-R/RW discs into the disc drive. Never insert
any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins,
or any other foreign objects inside the drive.
●
Do not touch the lens.
●
When the lens is dirty, clean the lens with a commercial
lens blower.
●
If a write error occurs, carry out cleaning using a
commercially available CD-RW drive lens cleaner.
* Note that some commercially available cleaners are intended
for CD-R drives, while others are intended for CD-RW drives.
Be sure to select a cleaner for CD-RW drives.
* Never use commercially available cleaner intended for
standard CD players. This type of cleaner cannot be used to
clean the BR-1600CD's write lens.
* Even if the recommended type of CD-R/RW disc is used in a
perfectly normal CD-R/RW drive, the possibility of write
errors cannot be completely eliminated. Please be aware that
this type of problem can still occur as a result of variations in
CD-R/RW drives and CD-R/RW disc manufacturing
differences.
Handling the CD-R/RW Disc Drive
●
Before being shipped, a cardboard insert was placed in
the disk drive to protect it from vibration during
transport. When you turn on the unit, press the EJECT
button to remove this material before you use the CD-R/
RW drive. This material should be saved, and reinserted
whenever the unit is transported.
●
Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from
vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure
the installation does not exceed the permissible range.
●
Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been
moved to a location with a level of humidity that is
greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes
in the environment can cause condensation to form
inside the drive, which will adversely affect the
operation of the drive and/or damage CD-R/RW discs.
When the unit has been moved, allow it to become
accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours)
before operating it.
●
Avoid using the CD-R/RW drive in locations with high
temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution can
result in the drive becoming unable to operate correctly
or in write errors. In addition, this type of environment
can also reduce the lifespan of the CD-R/RW drive.
Handling CD-R/RW Discs
* In addition to the following precautions, please also read the
instructions provided with the CD-R/RW discs.
●
DO NOT play a CD-R/RW disc (CD-R/RW disc on
which song data has been backed up) on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level
that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to
speakers or other system components may result.
●
Upon handling the discs, please observe the following.
❍
Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc.
❍
Do not use in dusty areas.
❍
Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed
vehicle.
●
Keep the disc in the case.
●
Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.
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Before Using CD-R/RW Discs
Emergency Eject Hole
Compatibility of CD-R/RW
discs and drives
●
Ensure that the recommended type of CD-R/RW discs
are always used. Failure to observe this precaution can
lead to an increase in the frequency of write errors.
●
Even when the recommended type of disc is used, there
is still a possibility that write errors can occur. Please be
aware that this type of problem can still result from
variations in CD-R/RW drives and CD-R/RW disc
manufacturing differences.
●
The usage of discs with printable labels is not
recommended, even if these discs are of the
recommended type. Certain storage conditions can cause
discs with printable labels to warp, and write errors can
occur as a result.
When you insert a CD-R/RW disc to
built in CD-R/RW drive...
When you insert a CD-R/RW disc to built in CD-R/RW
drive, lock the CD-R/RW disc at correct position according
to “Insert a CD-R/RW disc” below. Please be careful to lock a
CD-R/RW disc correctly. Unless, it is possible that the disc
tray is stuck and unable to remove a CD-R/RW disc.
Inserting a CD-R/RW disc
Removing a CD-R/RW disc
1.
Hold the stopper downward and remove a CD-R/RW
disc from outer rim.
fig.CD eject
If a disc tray does not open
If the power is turned off with the disc still in the drive (such
as due to a power failure), the disc tray cannot be opened by
pressing the eject button. In this case, you can insert a piece
of wire to force the tray open.
fig.Hole
Make sure the BR-1600CD’s power has been turned OFF
before attempting to use the emergency eject hole. If you
insert something while the power is on, the disc could get
damaged, or unexpected problems may occur.
1.
Press the eject button and open a disc tray.
2.
Pull out a disc tray.
3.
Locate the position of center hole of CD-R/RW disc at
stopper of CD-R/RW drive.
4.
Press the CD-R/RW disc downward. The CD-R/RW
disc will be locked by 3 clips of the stopper.
fig.CD set
* As a certain amount of force must be applied for insertion,
always confirm that the CD-R/RW disc has been correctly
inserted. Failure to properly and fully insert a disc can result
in an inability to carry out writing correctly.
5.
Press disc tray until it is locked in the BR-1600CD.
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About the CD-ROM “Discrete Drums”
A CD-ROM is supplied with the BR-1600CD.
The CD-ROM includes a variety of drum phrases created by Discrete Drums.
These professionally recorded drum parts are saved as Loop Phrases that can easily be imported directly into the BR-1600CD and
used in your songs.
Drum phrases are categorized and sorted under each folder in .WAV format files.
The BR-1600CD allows you to easily use these phrases by using the Loop Phrase Import function.
This CD-ROM is not an Audio CD. This CD-ROM should not be played with a consumer audio CD player. If it is, very loud
noises can be generated and audio equipment such as CD players, amplifiers or speakers can be damaged!!
Since all the data included in this CD-ROM has already been factory-installed in the User bank of the Loop Phrase area of the BR-
1600CD, you can easily use the Loop Phrase functions and add the audio to your tracks without using this CD-ROM.
However, in case you initialize your hard disk drive in the BR-1600CD, or accidentally erase the User Loop Phrases, you can
recover all of the factory-installed Loop Phrases by importing them from this CD-ROM.
To import Loop Phrases from this CD-ROM, refer to “Create Loop Phrase” in “Section 3 Using Rhythm.” (“Using wave
data on a CD-ROM/R/RW disc (Loop Phrase Import)” (p. 180))
For more information about the factory-installed Loop Phrases in the User Bank, which are the original WAV files on this CD-
ROM, please refer to “User Loop Phrase List” (separate sheet).
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................2
IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................4
Precautions Regarding the Hard Disk ..................................................6
Before Using CD-R/RW Discs ................................................................7
About the CD-ROM “Discrete Drums” ..................................................9
Introduction to the BR-1600CD............................................................22
Main Features............................................................................................................................ 22
Panel Descriptions................................................................................24
Control Surface......................................................................................................................... 24
CD-R/RW drive .......................................................................................................................... 30
Display ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................. 32
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 34
Extra information on jacks and connectors .......................................35
Input jacks and connectors ..................................................................................................... 35
GUITAR/BASS jack...................................................................................................................... 35
INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack..................................................................................................................... 35
INPUT 2/MIC 2 jack..................................................................................................................... 35
INPUT 3/MIC 3 jack through INPUT 8/MIC 8 jack ...............................................................35
DIGITAL IN connector................................................................................................................. 35
Output jacks and connectors .................................................................................................. 36
LINE OUT jacks............................................................................................................................. 36
DIGITAL OUT connector............................................................................................................. 36
PHONES 1 and PHONES 2 jack ................................................................................................. 36
MIDI connectors........................................................................................................................ 36
MIDI IN connector........................................................................................................................ 36
MIDI OUT connector.................................................................................................................... 36
USB connector.......................................................................................................................... 37
Power supply ............................................................................................................................ 37
DC IN (AC adaptor) jack.............................................................................................................. 37
Common operations and display items..............................................38
Top screen................................................................................................................................. 38
Current position........................................................................................................................ 38
FUNCTION buttons ([F1] through [F4])................................................................................... 38
PAGE SCROLL buttons............................................................................................................ 39
Scroll Bar................................................................................................................................... 39
Cursor ........................................................................................................................................ 39
TIME/VALUE dial....................................................................................................................... 40
VALUE 1/PAN, VALUE 2, VALUE 3, and VALUE 4 knobs ..................................................... 40
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Section 1 Advanced Use ...............41
Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) .......42
Manual punch in and punch out.............................................................................................. 42
Performing manual punch in and punch out using [REC]..................................................... 42
Performing manual punch in and punch out using a foot switch......................................... 43
Auto punch in and punch out.................................................................................................. 43
Specifying the section to be re-recorded.................................................................................... 43
Performing auto punch in and punch out................................................................................. 44
Repeating recording in a specific section (Loop Recording)............................................... 45
Specifying the section to be repeated......................................................................................... 45
Specifying the section to be recorded......................................................................................... 45
Performing loop recording ..........................................................................................................45
Using V-Tracks......................................................................................46
Switching V-Tracks................................................................................................................... 46
Assigning names to V-Tracks (Track Name).......................................................................... 47
Changing the V-Track to be written to an audio CD (the Final Mastering Track) ............... 47
Placing markers in your song (Marker) ..............................................48
Basic marker operations.......................................................................................................... 48
Positioning a marker..................................................................................................................... 48
Clearing markers........................................................................................................................... 48
Moving to markers........................................................................................................................ 48
Editing markers......................................................................................................................... 49
Moving markers ............................................................................................................................ 49
Naming a marker .......................................................................................................................... 49
Assigning an audio-CD song division to a marker.................................................................. 49
Changing scenes assigned to markers ....................................................................................... 50
Stopping automatically at a marker (Marker Stop) ................................................................. 50
Registering and recalling mixer settings (Scene)..............................51
Registering, recalling, and deleting scenes........................................................................... 51
Recalling a scene without changing track volumes.............................................................. 51
Recalling scenes automatically during recording or playback (Auto Scene)
Setting an Auto Scene.............................................................................................................. 52
Clearing an Auto Scene ........................................................................................................... 52
Disabling Auto Scene............................................................................................................... 53
Setting Auto Scene control of effects and track EQ ............................................................. 53
....52
Finding the start or end of a section of audio (Scrub/Preview)........54
Using Scrub to find the start of a section of audio ............................................................... 54
Changing the scrubbing direction .......................................................................................... 55
Using Scrub and Preview to find the end of a section of audio........................................... 55
Enabling Preview .......................................................................................................................... 55
Using Scrub and Preview............................................................................................................. 55
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Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit).....................................56
Precautions when editing tracks............................................................................................. 56
Copying audio data (Track Copy) ........................................................................................... 56
Moving audio data (Track Move) ............................................................................................. 58
Exchanging audio data (Track Exchange) ............................................................................. 60
Inserting a blank space between audio data (Track Insert).................................................. 61
Deleting audio data and closing the resulting gap (Track Cut)............................................ 62
Erasing audio data (Track Erase)............................................................................................ 63
Maximizing the volume levels of data recorded to the tracks
(Normalize) ............................................................................................65
Organizing your songs.........................................................................67
Displaying song details (Song Information) .......................................................................... 67
Copying songs (Song Copy) ................................................................................................... 68
Erasing songs (Song Erase).................................................................................................... 69
Making the most of hard disk capacity (Song Optimize) ...................................................... 70
Protecting a song (Song Protect)............................................................................................ 71
Protecting a song (Song Protect) ................................................................................................. 71
Removing song protection........................................................................................................... 71
Naming a song (Song Name)................................................................................................... 72
Saving your song (Song Save)................................................................................................ 72
Section 2 Using Effects .................. 73
Makeup of BR-1600CD effects .............................................................74
Using insert effects...............................................................................76
Effect patches and banks ........................................................................................................76
Makeup of effect patches......................................................................................................... 77
Modifying insert effect settings............................................................................................... 77
Changing the sound of insert effects using the VALUE knobs.............................................. 78
Changing parameters assigned to VALUE knobs.................................................................... 78
Changing effect block connections ............................................................................................. 79
Switching compressors, equalizers, and low-cut filters between stereo and mono ......... 80
Saving insert effect settings (Effect Patch Write).................................................................. 81
Copying insert effect settings (Effect Patch Copy) ............................................................... 82
Changing insert effect connections........................................................................................ 82
Using an expression pedal ...................................................................................................... 84
Insert effect algorithm list ....................................................................85
BANK: GUITAR ......................................................................................................................... 85
1. COSM OD GUITAR AMP ....................................................................................................... 85
2. ACOUSTIC SIM ........................................................................................................................ 85
3. BASS SIM.................................................................................................................................... 85
4. COSM COMP GUITAR AMP.................................................................................................. 86
5. ACOUSTIC GUITAR................................................................................................................ 86
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6. BASS MULTI.............................................................................................................................. 86
7. COSM BASS AMP..................................................................................................................... 86
8. COSM COMP BASS AMP........................................................................................................ 87
BANK: MIC................................................................................................................................. 87
9. VOCAL MULTI ......................................................................................................................... 87
10. VOICE TRANSFORMER .......................................................................................................87
11. COSM VOCAL COMP ........................................................................................................... 87
12. MIC MODELING .................................................................................................................... 88
BANK: STEREO ........................................................................................................................ 88
13. STEREO MULTI ...................................................................................................................... 88
14. LO-FI BOX................................................................................................................................ 88
BANK: SIMUL ............................................................................................................................ 88
15. VO+GT.AMP ...........................................................................................................................88
16. VO+AC.SIM............................................................................................................................. 89
17. VO+ACOUSTIC ...................................................................................................................... 89
BANK: MULTI-CHANNEL ......................................................................................................... 89
18. 8CH COMP EQ........................................................................................................................ 89
Insert effect parameter functions ........................................................90
Acoustic Guitar Simulator .......................................................................................................90
Acoustic Processor .................................................................................................................. 90
3 Band Equalizer....................................................................................................................... 91
4 Band Equalizer....................................................................................................................... 91
Bass Simulator.......................................................................................................................... 92
Bass Cut Filter .......................................................................................................................... 92
Chorus ....................................................................................................................................... 92
2x2 Chorus ................................................................................................................................ 92
Compressor............................................................................................................................... 93
COSM Comp/Limiter (COSM Compressor/Limiter) ............................................................... 94
COSM Overdrive/Distortion ..................................................................................................... 94
COSM PreAmp&Speaker.......................................................................................................... 95
De-esser..................................................................................................................................... 96
Defretter..................................................................................................................................... 96
Delay .......................................................................................................................................... 97
Distance..................................................................................................................................... 97
Doubling .................................................................................................................................... 97
Enhancer ................................................................................................................................... 98
Flanger....................................................................................................................................... 98
Foot Volume .............................................................................................................................. 98
Humanizer ................................................................................................................................. 98
Limiter........................................................................................................................................ 99
Low Cut Filter............................................................................................................................ 99
Lo-Fi Box ................................................................................................................................... 99
Mic Converter.......................................................................................................................... 100
Noise Suppressor ................................................................................................................... 100
Octave...................................................................................................................................... 100
Pan ........................................................................................................................................... 101
Phaser...................................................................................................................................... 101
Pickup Simulator .................................................................................................................... 101
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Pitch Shifter............................................................................................................................. 102
Preamp..................................................................................................................................... 103
Ring Modulator ....................................................................................................................... 104
Short Delay.............................................................................................................................. 104
Slow Gear ................................................................................................................................ 104
Speaker Simulator .................................................................................................................. 104
Sub Equalizer .......................................................................................................................... 105
Tremolo.................................................................................................................................... 105
Tremolo/Pan ............................................................................................................................ 105
Uni-V ........................................................................................................................................ 105
Vibrato ..................................................................................................................................... 106
Voice Transformer .................................................................................................................. 106
Wah .......................................................................................................................................... 106
Using track-specific compressors and equalizers ..........................108
Compressors and equalizers................................................................................................. 108
Compressor and equalizer connections .............................................................................. 108
Adjusting the sound of compressors and equalizers ......................................................... 109
Adjusting a compressor ............................................................................................................. 109
Selecting tracks to be compressed ............................................................................................ 110
Switching compressors between stereo and mono (Stereo Link) ........................................110
Adjusting a three-band equalizer .............................................................................................110
Switching equalizers between stereo and mono (Stereo Link) ............................................ 111
Using loop effects...............................................................................112
About loop effects .................................................................................................................. 112
About loop effect connections .............................................................................................. 112
Basic loop effect operations.................................................................................................. 113
Adjusting the sound of loop effects.......................................................................................... 113
Adjusting reverb.......................................................................................................................... 113
Adjusting chorus ......................................................................................................................... 114
Adjusting delay ...........................................................................................................................114
Adjusting doubling..................................................................................................................... 115
Fixing the pitch of vocals/
Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) .....................116
The Vocal Tool Box ................................................................................................................ 116
Makeup of the Vocal Tool Box............................................................................................... 116
Vocal Tool Box patches ......................................................................................................... 117
Fixing the pitch of vocals (Pitch Correction) ....................................................................... 117
Setting the correction method for vocal pitch (Pitch Correction Edit).............................. 118
Applying a backing chorus to vocals (Harmony Sequence) .............................................. 119
Inserting rests in a backing chorus ...................................................................................... 120
Setting the application method for backing choruses (Harmony Sequence Edit) ........... 120
Saving Vocal Tool Box settings (Patch Write) ..................................................................... 121
Copying Vocal Tool Box settings (Patch Copy) .................................................................. 122
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Recreating the characteristics of
different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) ..............................123
Makeup of Speaker Modeling ................................................................................................ 123
Connecting external monitor speakers ................................................................................ 123
Speaker Modeling patches .................................................................................................... 124
Using Speaker Modeling ........................................................................................................ 124
Turning off Speaker Modeling.................................................................................................. 124
Modifying Speaker Modeling settings .................................................................................. 124
Saving Speaker Modeling settings (Patch Write) ................................................................ 125
Copying Speaker Modeling settings (Patch Copy).............................................................. 126
Speaker Modeling parameter functions............................................127
SP Modeling (speaker modeling) .......................................................................................... 127
Bass Cut Filter ........................................................................................................................ 128
Low Freq Trimmer .................................................................................................................. 128
High Freq Trimmer.................................................................................................................. 128
Limiter...................................................................................................................................... 128
Using the Mastering Tool Kit .............................................................129
The Mastering Tool Kit ........................................................................................................... 129
Makeup of the Mastering Tool Kit ......................................................................................... 129
Modifying Mastering Tool Kit settings (Edit) ....................................................................... 130
Saving Mastering Tool Kit settings (Patch Write)................................................................ 131
Copying Mastering Tool Kit settings (Patch Copy) ............................................................. 131
Performing automatic fade-in and fade-out (Auto Fade In/Out)......................................... 132
Performing automatic fade-in (Auto Fade In) ........................................................................132
Performing automatic fade-out (Auto Fade Out)................................................................... 133
Mastering Tool Kit parameter functions ...........................................134
Equalizer.................................................................................................................................. 134
Bass Cut Filter ........................................................................................................................ 135
Enhancer ................................................................................................................................. 135
Input ......................................................................................................................................... 135
Expander ................................................................................................................................. 135
Compressor............................................................................................................................. 136
Mixer ........................................................................................................................................ 136
Limiter...................................................................................................................................... 136
Output ...................................................................................................................................... 136
Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs.................................137
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Section 3 Using Rhythm .............. 145
Makeup of Drum/Bass/Loop Phrase .................................................146
Drums ...................................................................................................................................... 146
Bass ......................................................................................................................................... 146
Loop Phrases .......................................................................................................................... 147
Rhythm arrangements........................................................................148
Pattern mode and Arrangement mode ................................................................................. 148
Using drums ........................................................................................149
Setting the track type ............................................................................................................. 149
Playing drum sounds ............................................................................................................. 149
Selecting a drum kit................................................................................................................ 150
Selecting drum patterns......................................................................................................... 150
Changing the drum pattern tempo........................................................................................ 151
Setting the tempo using [TAP].................................................................................................. 151
Creating drum patterns ......................................................................152
Preparing for recording.......................................................................................................... 152
Creating drum patterns using real-time recording.............................................................. 153
Practicing before recording (Rehearsal)................................................................................... 154
Recording in perfect time (Quantize)....................................................................................... 154
Creating drum patterns using step recording ..................................................................... 155
Correcting drum patterns (Microscope) ............................................................................... 157
Changing the drum pattern’s groove (Swing)...................................................................... 159
Changing a drum pattern’s name.......................................................................................... 160
Copying drum patterns .......................................................................................................... 160
Deleting drum patterns .......................................................................................................... 161
Loading drum patterns from the CD-R/RW drive (SMF Import) ......................................... 161
Using bass...........................................................................................163
Setting the track type ............................................................................................................. 163
Playing bass............................................................................................................................ 163
Selecting bass sounds........................................................................................................... 164
Selecting bass patterns ......................................................................................................... 164
Specifying bass pattern chords ............................................................................................ 165
Changing the bass pattern’s tempo...................................................................................... 165
Creating bass patterns .......................................................................166
Preparing for recording.......................................................................................................... 166
Creating bass patterns using real-time recording............................................................... 167
Practicing before recording (Rehearsal)................................................................................... 168
Recording in perfect time (Quantize)....................................................................................... 168
Creating bass patterns using step recording ...................................................................... 169
Correcting bass patterns (Microscope)................................................................................ 170
Changing the bass pattern’s groove (Swing) ...................................................................... 172
Changing a bass pattern’s name .......................................................................................... 173
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Copying bass patterns ........................................................................................................... 173
Deleting bass patterns ........................................................................................................... 174
Loading bass patterns from the CD-R/RW drive (SMF Import) .......................................... 174
Using Loop Phrases ...........................................................................176
Setting the track type ............................................................................................................. 176
Playing Loop Phrases ............................................................................................................ 176
Selecting a Loop Phrase ........................................................................................................ 177
Changing the Loop Phrase tempo ........................................................................................ 178
Setting the tempo using [TAP].................................................................................................. 178
Creating Loop Phrases.......................................................................179
Using a portion of an audio track.......................................................................................... 179
Using wave data on a CD-ROM/R/RW disc (Loop Phrase Import) ..................................... 180
Reading all files at once.............................................................................................................. 181
Specifying and modifying the source loop phrase (Time Modify) ..................................... 182
Modifying Loop Phrase settings ........................................................................................... 183
Assigning Loop Phrases to track buttons ........................................................................... 184
Copying Loop Phrases........................................................................................................... 184
Erasing Loop Phrases............................................................................................................ 185
Setting the Universal Beat for Drums, Bass, and Loop Phrases ...186
Using rhythm arrangements ..............................................................187
Selecting a rhythm arrangement........................................................................................... 187
Changing the rhythm arrangement tempo ........................................................................... 187
Setting the tempo using [TAP].................................................................................................. 188
Creating rhythm arrangements .........................................................189
Assembling drum and bass patterns.................................................................................... 189
Canceling pattern allocations................................................................................................ 189
Inserting patterns ................................................................................................................... 190
Inputting chords ..................................................................................................................... 190
Changing and moving chords ............................................................................................... 191
Deleting chords....................................................................................................................... 191
Inserting chords...................................................................................................................... 191
Assembling Loop Phrases..................................................................................................... 192
Canceling Loop Phrase allocations ...................................................................................... 193
Inserting Loop Phrases.......................................................................................................... 193
Copying a Loop Phrase from a rhythm arrangement to an audio track............................ 193
Modifying all of the loop phrases in the current rhythm arrangement (Arrangement Modify)
Naming and saving rhythm arrangements........................................................................... 196
Copying a rhythm arrangement ............................................................................................ 196
Deleting a rhythm arrangement............................................................................................. 197
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Setting tempos and beats for individual measures (Tempo Map/Beat Map)
Setting tempos for individual measures (Tempo Map) ....................................................... 198
Setting beats for individual measures (Beat Map) .............................................................. 199
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Using a metronome ............................................................................200
Setting the track type ............................................................................................................. 200
Playing a metronome ............................................................................................................. 200
Selecting metronome sounds ............................................................................................... 201
Selecting outputs for the metronome................................................................................... 201
Section 4 Using the CD-R/RW Drive
.. 203
Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data.....................................204
Storing of songs and other hard-disk data to CD-R/RW discs (Backup) .......................... 204
Backing up a song (Song Backup) ............................................................................................ 204
Backing up user data (User Backup) ........................................................................................ 205
Backing up all data on the hard disk (HDD Backup) ............................................................ 206
Reading songs and other backup data back into the hard disk (Recover)....................... 207
Reading backup songs back into the hard disk (Song Recover) ..........................................207
Reading backup user data back into the hard disk (User Recover)..................................... 208
Reading backed-up hard disk contents back into the hard disk (HDD Recover) .............209
Copying and writing waveform data .................................................210
Copying waveform data from a computer to the audio tracks (WAV/AIFF Import).......... 210
Copying audio track waveform data to computers (WAV/AIFF Export) ............................ 211
Playing SMFs using external MIDI instruments (SMF Player) ............................................ 213
Erasing data from a CD-RW disc........................................................................................... 214
Setting the time until the CD-R/RW drive stops (CD Hold Time)........................................ 215
Convenient functions for audio CD creation....................................216
Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 216
Setting the time between songs (Pre-Gap) .......................................................................... 216
Erasing CD-RW discs (CD-RW Erase) .................................................................................. 217
Enabling playback on CD players (Finalize) ........................................................................ 218
Importing songs from CDs to audio tracks (Audio CD Import).......................................... 219
Section 5 Using MIDI................... 221
MIDI fundamentals ..............................................................................222
What is MIDI? .......................................................................................................................... 222
MIDI connectors...................................................................................................................... 222
MIDI channels.......................................................................................................................... 222
MIDI Implementation Charts .................................................................................................. 222
Playing drum and bass patterns on external MIDI sound module
Drum sounds and note numbers .......................................................................................... 224
Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines...225
Synchronizing a MIDI device to the rhythm’s tempo using the MIDI timing clock........... 225
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Synchronizing a MIDI sequencer to the playback time using MTC ................................... 226
Changing the TIME field display.............................................................................................. 228
Synchronizing a MIDI device by recording its tempo changes on the BR-1600CD (Sync Track)
Setting the starting time of synchronization (Sync Offset) ................................................ 230
.......... 228
Controlling MMC-compatible devices from the BR-1600CD...........231
Controlling track volumes via MIDI (MIDI Fader) .............................232
Turning MIDI Fader on and off............................................................................................... 232
Setting the MIDI channel for MIDI Fader............................................................................... 233
Confirming the current fader positions ................................................................................ 233
Inputting drum and bass patterns
from a MIDI keyboard (MIDI Recording)............................................234
Using MIDI to Control the Switching
of the Insert Effects (Effects Program Change) ...............................235
Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD (V-LINK)
What is V-LINK?...................................................................................................................... 236
What can V-LINK do? ............................................................................................................. 236
Connecting V-LINK devices................................................................................................... 236
Using V-LINK........................................................................................................................... 236
Changing V-LINK function assignments .............................................................................. 237
Recording and playing V-LINK control operations ............................................................. 238
Recording control operations .................................................................................................... 238
Playing recorded control operations........................................................................................ 238
Erasing recorded control operations ........................................................................................ 238
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Section 6 Using USB....................239
Before Using USB (Overview)............................................................240
Operations that can be performed via USB ......................................................................... 240
Compatible OS ........................................................................................................................ 240
Connecting a computer.......................................................................................................... 241
Structure of data on the BR-1600CD’s hard disk................................................................. 241
Backing up the BR-1600CD’s data ....................................................242
With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 242
With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 243
Reading backup data
back into the BR-1600CD from the PC (Recover) ............................245
With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 245
With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 246
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Saving BR-1600CD track data
in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) ...........................................248
With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 248
With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 250
Loading WAV/AIFF files
in BR-1600CD tracks (WAV/AIFF Import)..........................................252
With Windows ......................................................................................................................... 252
With Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 253
Section 7 Other Convenient Functions
.....255
Tuning instruments (Tuner) ...............................................................256
Setting the reference pitch .................................................................................................... 256
Tuning...................................................................................................................................... 256
Automatically adjusting the input volume balance (Level Calibration)
Automatically adjusting the volume balance....................................................................... 258
Restoring the original volume balance................................................................................. 258
Manually adjusting the input volume balance ..................................................................... 259
.....258
Muting individual inputs.....................................................................260
Inputting audio with no loss of quality (Digital In Assign)..............261
Creating a master tape protected from digital copying ..................262
Changing the content of the level meter display (Pre/Post Fader)
...........263
Using condenser microphones (Phantom Power)...........................264
Mixing audio-device output
with the BR-1600CD’s output (Audio Sub Mix) ................................266
Initializing all BR-1600CD settings (Initialize) ..................................267
Performing hard disk operations ......................................................269
Viewing information about the hard disk (Hard Disk Information) .................................... 269
Initializing the hard disk (Disk Initialize)............................................................................... 270
Initializing only one of multiple partitions............................................................................ 271
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Appendices ................................273
Troubleshooting..................................................................................274
Error Messages ...................................................................................277
Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons .........................................280
Internal connection diagrams for each INPUT SELECT condition .................................... 281
When [GUITAR/BASS] is selected .......................................................................................... 281
When [VOCAL] is selected........................................................................................................ 282
When [SIMUL] is selected.......................................................................................................... 282
When [MULTI-TRACK] is selected.......................................................................................... 283
When [STEREO TRACKS] is selected ...................................................................................... 284
REC MODE (Recording Mode) Operations .......................................285
Internal connection diagrams for each recording mode .................................................... 286
When INPUT or BOUNCE is selected .....................................................................................286
When MASTERING is selected................................................................................................. 287
MIDI Implementation...........................................................................288
Specifications......................................................................................295
Index.....................................................................................................297
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Introduction to the BR-1600CD
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Main Features
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Ease of use
The BR-1600CD has been designed so that even
beginners will be able to use it in the same way as a
standard tape recorder. In addition, it features a large
LCD screen for the presentation of all types of
information in graphic format. Regardless of whether
you want to record your band, put together a demo, or
create a finished audio CD, you will be able to put the
BR-1600CD to use as soon as you take it out of the box.
Novices and experts alike can fully enjoy the thrilling
world of digital recording using this advanced digital
audio workstation.
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Digital processing of audio
In addition to a digital mixer and a digital hard-disk
recorder, the BR-1600CD also features a programmable
drum and bass sequencer and comes with a full
complement of digital effects. All the steps needed for
professional-level music recording, such as the editing of
recorded performances, track bouncing, the application
of effects, and mix-down can be carried out completely
within the digital domain, thus ensuring that there will
be no degradation in the quality of your audio.
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CD-quality digital sound
The BR-1600CD records and plays back digital audio at a
sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and with an uncompressed
linear bit depth of 16 bits—exactly the same as
commercially available music CDs. Thanks to this, you
can record musical performances with no loss of audio
quality whatsoever.
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16-track simultaneous playback
The BR-1600CD digital audio workstation features 8
tracks for mono recording and playback in addition to 8
tracks for recording and playback in stereo; furthermore,
all 16 of these tracks can be played back at the same time.
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8-track simultaneous recording
Equipped with 8 independent input channels, the BR1600CD can simultaneously record the input from each
of these channels onto 8 independent audio tracks—an
excellent feature when you are recording drums or other
performances using multiple microphones.
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V-Tracks
Each of the BR-1600CD’s audio tracks provides 16 VTracks (or virtual tracks), allowing you to record as
many as 256 (16 x 16) different performances. If, for
example, you want to record multiple takes of a guitar
solo so that the best can be chosen later on, this feature
allows you to do so with ease.
A host of digital effects
The BR-1600CD provides you with a full range of
powerful effects for many different situations. In specific
terms, Insert Effects are used during recording, Loop
Effects work like standard send/return effects, the
Mastering Tool Kit allows you to master finished songs,
the Vocal Tool Box cleans up vocal tracks, and Speaker
Modeling allows you to hear how your songs would
sound on different speaker systems. With this arsenal at
your disposal, you will be able to make professionalsounding recordings using just the BR-1600CD—without
having to rely on external effects processors. In addition
to COSM amplifier modelings inherited straight from
the BOSS GT-6, the Insert Effects feature a wealth of
other modelings and effects algorithms. And rather than
being restricted to use with guitars alone, the Insert
Effects also provide wide-ranging support for 8-track
simultaneous recording, microphone modeling, and
many other applications. What’s more, the Loop Effects
include spatial effects such as chorus, delay and reverb,
which are vital for proper stereo mixdown.
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Vocal Tool Box for better-sounding
vocals
The BR-1600CD’s Vocal Tool Box empowers you with
the ability to fix incorrect pitches in recorded vocal
performances and to automatically apply vocal
harmonies to your vocal tracks.
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Mastering Tool Kit for professionalsounding CDs
The Mastering Tool Kit integrated into the BR-1600CD
allows you to make final adjustments to the volume and
other characteristics of mixed songs. Featuring an
equalizer and limiter in addition to a 3-band compressor,
this tool kit makes it easy to balance the volume and
power of songs before they are written to an audio CD.
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Powerful editing functions
With the BR-1600CD, you can copy, move, and erase
audio, and perform many other editing operations that
are only possible with full digital recorders. For example,
you could repeat a certain four-measure drum pattern
over and over to create a break-beats sound;
alternatively, you could easily position the exact same
chorus section at the beginning and end of a song.
What’s more, the BR-1600CD uses a process known as
Non-Destructive Editing to store the data from before a
edit, and as a result, you can use functions known as
Undo and Redo to cancel and restore edits.
“Rectifying recording mistakes (Undo/Redo)” (Basic
Operation; p. 42)
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Saving of mixer settings
The term Scene is used to describe a batch of BR-1600CD
mixer and effect settings, and up to 100 scenes can be set
up and stored for each song. Accordingly, these settings
can be conveniently recalled whenever you are
balancing volumes during mix-down, comparing the
sound of different effects, or performing other similar
operations. In addition, another BR-1600CD function
known as Auto Scene allows registered scenes to be
recalled automatically during playback.
“Registering and recalling mixer settings (Scene)” (p. 51)
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Rapid relocation of the current position
The BR-1600CD’s Marker function allows you to position
as many as 100 different markers at various points
within your song. For example, if you position markers
at the end of the intro, the beginning of the guitar solo,
and other similar points, you will be able to jump to
these points in an instant whenever you want to listen to
the corresponding sections again. You can also assign
names to any or all of these markers, and this proves
extremely helpful during involved editing sessions.
“Placing markers in your song (Marker)” (p. 48)
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PCM Drum/Bass
A PCM Drum/Bass (p. 146) capable of sequencing drum
and bass patterns has been integrated into the BR1600CD, and you will find this extremely useful
whenever you need to put together songs based on
phrases or other ideas that can come to you at any time.
Once you have chosen the drum and bass patterns that
best suit your idea, you can easily set the tempo to the
right speed. What’s more, you can also combine different
drum and bass patterns to create a rhythm-section
performance with interesting variations at appropriate
points during your song, and the PCM Drum/Bass also
allows you to set up chord progressions for the bass part.
Once you have played and recorded tracks along with
the BR-1600CD’s PCM Drum/Bass, it will then be very
easy to perform edits at measure positions.
Introduction to the BR-1600CD
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Loop phrase functionality
The BR-1600CD lets you import commercially available
loop phrase data using the CD- R/RW drive and then
save this data on the internal hard disk. The tempo for
these loop phrases can then be freely set to the required
speed so that they can be played in sync with your
recorded tracks. Using this function, you can easily
create songs by layering performances over break beats
or other rhythm patterns.
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Creation of audio and backup CDs
The BR-1600CD comes with its own CD-R/RW drive
already installed, and you can use this to easily create
audio CDs by burning your finished songs onto CD-R
discs. In addition, the CD-R/RW drive also allows you
to use CD-R/RW discs to conveniently back up songs
and song data.
Before you use the CD-R/RW drive, it is important that
you first of all read “Before Using CD-R/RW Discs” (p.
7).
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Chromatic tuner
Featuring a chromatic tuner covering the range from C1
to B6, the BR-1600CD allows you to quickly tune any
guitar or bass guitar connected to it (p. 256).
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Automatic level calibration
Using a function called Level Calibration, the BR1600CD Digital Recording Studio can detect and
automatically balance the volumes of its various input
(p. 258).
“Section 3 Using Rhythm” (p. 145)
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Panel Descriptions
Control Surface
fig.05-01a
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1. INPUT SENS knobs
These knobs are used to adjust the sensitivity of the
corresponding input jacks. Note that the INPUT SENS 1
knob also adjusts the sensitivity of the GUITAR/BASS jack.
2. PEAK indicators
These indicators allow you to confirm whether or not the
audio being input via the corresponding input jack is
distorting, and they do this by lighting up when the volume
reaches the distortion level of -6 dB. Use the INPUT SENS
knobs to adjust the input sensitivity in such a way that each
PEAK indicator only lights up occasionally when the
corresponding instrument is being played hard.
3. LEVEL CALIBRATION button
When a number of instruments are connected to different
input jacks, you can use [LEVEL CALIBRATION] to
automatically adjust and balance the corresponding input
volumes.
“Automatically adjusting the input volume balance
(Level Calibration)” (p. 258)
4. INPUT SELECT buttons
Use these buttons to select the input source (input jack) that
you wish to record. The indicater of the selected button will
light. If a lit INPUT SELECT button is pressed, it will turn off
and the corresponding input source(s) will be muted.
GUITAR/BASS:
This button is used to select either the GUITAR/BASS jack
for recording guitar or bass or the INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack for
recording from a line-in or a microphone. Note that the
GUITAR/BASS jack will be selected automatically when an
instrument is connected to it.
* When either [GUITAR/BASS] or [VOCAL] is alone selected,
Adaptive Focus (AF) will be activated for recording.
What is AF method (Adaptive Focus method)?
Adaptive Focus is a unique Roland technology that
allows the signal noise (S/N) ratios of AD and DA
converters to be vastly improved.
VOCAL:
This button is used to select the INPUT 2/MIC 2 jack for
recording from a line-in or a microphone.
SIMUL:
SIMUL mode is activated by holding down [GUITAR/BASS]
and pressing [VOCAL]. In this condition, either the
GUITAR/BASS or the INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack will be selected
together with the INPUT 2/MIC 2 jack. In other words, two
inputs will be simultaneously selected. Note that the
GUITAR/BASS jack will be selected automatically when an
instrument is connected to it.
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Panel Descriptions
MULTI-TRACK:
All input sources are selected in MULTI-TRACK mode.
When this mode is used, each source will be recorded on the
corresponding track (i.e., 1 through 8 or 9/10 through 15/16).
STEREO TRACKS:
All input sources are selected in STEREO TRACKS mode. In
this case, the audio from the input sources will be mixed in
stereo and then recorded on the track selected for recording.
If you wish to read more about the operation of the INPUT
SELECT buttons, refer to “Operation of the INPUT SELECT
buttons” (p. 280).
5. EFFECTS button
Use this button to select an insert effects’ patch (p. 74) and to
call up the screen for editing effects settings and the like.
6. INPUT LEVEL knob
Adjusts the volume of all input sources, and the volumes
determined using this knob are the actual volumes that will
be recorded on tracks.
When either [MULTI-TRACK] or [STEREO TRACKS] has
been selected from INPUT SELECT, you can use this knob to
adjust the overall volume while maintaining the balance of
volumes set up for the various input sources.
7. TUNER ON/OFF button
Use this button to turn the tuner (p. 256) on and off.
8. REC MODE (recording mode) button
This is used to prepare the BR-1600CD for recording. In
addition, it also allows you to select one of the following
three recording modes:
INPUT:
Allows you to record the instruments and microphones
connected to the input jacks. The units is normally used in
this mode.
9.
REC MODE (recording mode) indicators
Allow you to confirm which recording mode is currently
selected. Whenever you change the recording mode using
the REC MODE button, the INPUT, BOUNCE, or
MASTERING indicator will light up accordingly.
10. MARKER
The MARKER section is used to make settings for the marker
function.
MARK button:
Use this button to position a marker at any point within your
song. Each time this button is pressed, the BR-1600CD will
place a marker at the current position.
Markers are numbered in sequence from the beginning of the
song. In addition, you can also assign names to individual
markers. If a marker has been placed at the current position,
the corresponding number will appear in the display’s
Marker box; if no marker has been placed here, the Marker
box will show the number of the last marker before the
current position. Appropriately placed markers allow you to
quickly confirm which section of the song is being played.
“Placing markers in your song (Marker)” (p. 48)
SEARCH button:
Use this button to jump back to the previous marker before
the current position.
SEARCH button:
Use this button to jump forward to the next marker after the
current position.
CLEAR button:
Use this button to delete markers. Specifically, the marker
currently being shown in the display’s Marker box will be
deleted when this button is pressed.
BOUNCE:
Allows you to mix the audio from several tracks and to
record it on one or two different tracks.
MASTERING:
Allows you to master your finished songs using the BR1600CD’s Mastering Tool Kit.
If you wish to read more about the various recording modes,
refer to “REC MODE (Recording Mode) Operations” (p. 285).
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Panel Descriptions
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11. AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT
The AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT section is used to make settings
for the auto punch in/out function.
ON/OFF button:
This button is used to turn the auto punch function on and
off. The button’s indicator will light up when auto punch is
on.
IN button:
Sets the punch-in position. When pressed, the current
position is registered as the punch-in position and the
button’s indicator lights up. Once a punch-in position has
been registered, you can jump to this position at any time by
pressing [IN].
OUT button:
Sets the punch-out position. When pressed, the current
position is registered as the punch-out position and the
button’s indicator lights up. Once a punch-out position has
been registered, you can jump to this position at any time by
pressing [OUT].
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12. ZERO button
Press to jump to the very beginning of the song.
13. REW button
The song will rewind while you hold down this button.
14. FF button
The song will fast-forward while you hold down this button.
15. REPEAT button
Selects a section of your song to listen to repeatedly (“Playing
back repeatedly (Repeat Function)” (Basic Operation; p. 17)).
This function is useful when you want to record several
times using punch-in and punch-out (p. 42) before saving the
best performance.
16. STOP button
This button stops song playback or recording.
DELETE button:
Deletes the current punch-in or punch-out position. To do
this, hold down [DELETE] and then press either [IN] or
[OUT] to delete the corresponding auto punch position.
When the [IN] or [OUT] setting is cleared in this way, its
indicator will be turned off.
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17. PLAY button
Starts playback of your song. Alternatively, if [REC] has been
pressed and its indicator is flashing, you can also start
recording by pressing [PLAY]. During playback or recording,
this button’s indicator will light up in green.
Panel Descriptions
18. REC (record) button
This is the BR-1600CD’s record button, and in addition to
normal recording, it is also used to perform manual punch-in
and punch-out. This button’s indicator will turn red and
begin to flash when the BR-1600CD is standing by to start
recording, and this will change to a steady red when
recording is actually started.
19. PAN button
This calls up a screen that allows settings to be made for the
pan (i.e., the left-right position) of each playback track and
input source (Basic Operation; p. 46).
20. COMP (compressor) button
This calls up a screen for setting of each track’s compressor
parameters so that variations in volume may be suppressed
(p. 109).
21. EQ (equalizer) button
This calls up a screen that allows setting of each track’s
equalizer parameters so that the sound of the corresponding
track can be adjusted (p. 110).
22. CHORUS/DELAY button
25. Track buttons 1–8, 9/10–15/16
Track buttons 1 through 8 and 9/10 through 15/16 are used to
select tracks for recording or for the setting of parameters.
Furthermore, they can also be used to select drum and/or bassguitar sounds when you are creating a drum pattern or a bass
pattern. Since tracks 9/10 through 15/16 are fixed as stereo
tracks, a single button simultaneously selects both tracks in the
stereo pair. When a track has been selected for recording, its
track button will turn red and start to flash, and when recording
is started, this will change to a steady red lighting pattern. Then,
when recording has ended, the track button will flash in orange
and green. The relationship between the type of illumination
and the track status is as follows:
Off:
The track contains no audio data (i.e., it has not been
recorded on).
Steady green:
The track contains (recorded) audio data.
Flashing green:
The track contains (recorded) audio data but is currently
muted.
Flashing red:
The track has been selected for recording and the BR-1600CD
is in standby mode for recording.
This calls up either a screen for setting of the send level from
each track to the loop effects chorus/delay, or a screen that
allows selection of chorus or delay effects and the setting of
parameters for these effects (p. 114).
23. REVERB button
This calls up either a screen for setting of the send level from
each track to the loop effect reverb, or a screen that allows
reverb parameters to be set (p. 113).
24. AUDIO TRACK MIXER faders 1–8,
9/10–15/16
These faders are used to control the volumes of the
corresponding tracks during playback.
Since tracks 9/10 through 15/16 are fixed as stereo tracks, a
single fader controls the volume of both tracks in the stereo
pair simultaneously. In addition, the faders for tracks 11/12
through 15/16 are also used to control the volume of rhythm
arrangement components such as loop phrases, bass, and
drums.
Steady red:
The track is being recorded to.
Flashing orange and green:
The track contains recorded audio data and is currently
selected for recording.
Flashing orange:
The track contains recorded audio data, is selected for
recording, but is currently muted.
26. VOCAL TOOL BOX button
Use this button to turn the Vocal Tool Box on and off, and
also to call up a screen for setting of its parameters.
“Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to
vocals (Vocal Tool Box)” (p. 116)
27. MASTERING TOOL KIT button
Use this button to turn the Mastering Tool Box on and off,
and also to call up a screen for setting of its parameters.
In this manual, the term “track faders” is used to refer to
the AUDIO TRACK MIXER faders.
“Using the Mastering Tool Kit” (p. 129)
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Panel Descriptions
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28. SPEAKER MODELING button
Use this button to turn the Speaker Modeling on and off, and
also to call up a screen for setting of its parameters.
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32. EDIT button
Used to input and set parameters for Drum, Bass, Loop
Phrase and rhythm arrangements (p. 145).
“Recreating the characteristics of different monitor
speakers (Speaker Modeling)” (p. 123)
29. V-LINK button
The V-Link function is used to control external video
equipment, and this button turns it on and off. In addition,
you can also press [V-LINK] to call up a setting screen for VLink parameters.
“Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD
(V-LINK)” (p. 236)
V-LINK REC (V-Link recording) button
30.
If you are using the V-Link function to control external video
equipment, this button allows you to replay and/or playback
video-control operations.
“Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD
(V-LINK)” (p. 236)
When [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is lit up:
Press [EDIT] to call up a screen for creating rhythm
arrangements and editing the relevant parameters.
When [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is not lit:
Press [EDIT] to call up a screen for creating drum and/or
bass patterns and editing the relevant parameters.
33. TAP button
By tapping this button along with your song, you can set the
tempo for the Drum, Bass and Loop Phrases (p. 151).
34. V-TRACK button
Calls up a screen for selecting V-Tracks (p. 46).
35. TRACK MUTE button
If you hold down [TRACK MUTE] and press a track button
that is currently lit in green, the corresponding track will be
muted (or silenced) during playback. You can then perform
the same procedure once again to cancel muting. While a
track is muted, its track button will flash in green (Basic
Operation; p. 20).
31. ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN button
Use this button to switch between Arrangement mode and
Pattern mode for rhythm arrangements. For more detailed
information regarding these modes, refer to p. 148.
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• If a track being recorded is muted, the BR-1600CD will
automatically cancel muting when recording has ended.
• Track Mute is not enabled for tracks other than those
whose Track Type is set to AUDIO (p. 149). The Track
Mute is also cancelled with the track type is changed.
Panel Descriptions
36. TRACK TYPE SELECT button
Calls up a screen for selecting track types. Tracks 11/12
through 15/16 can each be set to one of two track types—
namely, tracks used for recording audio or tracks used for
rhythm arrangement components such as Loop Phrases, Bass,
and Drums. Possible settings for these tracks are as follows:
Track 11/12
Track 13/14
Track 15/16
“Section 3 Using Rhythm” (p. 145)
Audio track or Loop Phrase track
Audio track or Bass track
Audio, drum or metronome track
37. TRACK TYPE indicators
These indicators allow you to confirm the current track types
for Tracks 11/12 through 15/16.
Unlit
Audio track
Audio track
Audio track
Track 11/12
Track 13/14
Track 15/16
Lit
Loop Phrase
Bass
Drum or metronome
43. ENTER/YES button
Press this button to confirm a selection or a value being
entered.
44. EXIT/NO button
Press this to return to the previous screen or to reject an
operation.
45. MASTER fader
Controls the overall volume of your song.
46. CD-R/RW
AUDIO CD WRITE/PLAY button
This button is used when you want to create or play an audio
CD.
DATA SAVE/LOAD button
Use this button whenever you want to save recorded songs
to a CD-R/RW disc or to reload the saved songs to the BR1600CD.
38. VALUE knobs
When the icons for these knobs are displayed on-screen, use
these knobs to change setting values. In addition, use these
knobs to control the video on external video equipment
when you are using V-Link.
39. UTILITY button
Calls up a wide range of functions such as track editing,
organization of songs, and the like.
40. UNDO/REDO button
Use this button to restore your song’s previous condition by
canceling the last audio recording or editing operation. In
addition, pressing [UNDO/REDO] a second time restores
the canceled audio or edit (“Rectifying recording mistakes
(Undo/Redo)” (Basic Operation; p. 42)).
41. TIME/VALUE dial
This dial is normally used to move the current position
within the song (i.e., to perform fast forward or rewind).
However, it is also used to modify values of the various
function settings.
LOOP PHRASE IMPORT button
Use this button to import break-beats and various other
types of Loop Phrase.
47. MIDI indicator
This indicator will light up whenever the BR-1600CD
receives MIDI data via the MIDI IN connector.
48. HD ACCESS indicator
This indicator will light up whenever the BR-1600CD is
reading or writing on the hard disk.
You should never turn off the power while this indicator
is lit. Failure to observe this precaution can result in any
or all of the data on the hard disk being permanently
damaged or lost completely.
42. CURSOR buttons
Press these buttons to move the cursor in the corresponding
direction.
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Panel Descriptions
CD-R/RW drive
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The BR-1600CD uses this drive unit to read from, write to, and play CD-R/RW discs.
Before you use the CD-R/RW drive, it is important that you first of all read “Before Using CD-R/RW Discs” (p. 7).
1. Disc tray
Place the CD-R/RW discs on this tray.
2. Access indicator
This indicator will light up whenever data is being read from
or written to a CD-R/RW disc.
3. EJECT button
Press this button to eject a CD-R/RW disc from the drive
unit. Note that it will only be possible to eject the CD-R/RW
disc while the BR-1600CD is powered up.
If you need to eject the disc after the power has been turned
off, turn the BR-1600CD back on and then press the EJECT
button. If excessive force is used to extract a disc, you risk
causing damage to the drive.
4. Emergency eject hole
This hole is used when the disc tray must be opened in an
emergency.
It must not, therefore, be used on a regular basis and should
be treated as a last resort only when the disc cannot be
ejected in any other way (p. 8).
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