Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS BR-900CD Digital Recording Studio.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)

• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)

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

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

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Printing Conventions in This Manual

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

[PLAY]

[REC]

PLAY button

REC button

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

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.

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• 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” sheet.

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

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

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

009

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

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010

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

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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.

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

• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has

been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

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

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

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

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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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019

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

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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.

101b

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

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102d

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

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103b

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

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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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107d

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

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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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111: Selection

• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 23).

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for

batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used

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

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to

remain unused for an extended period of time.

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

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

• Never keep batteries together with metallic

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

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112

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

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118a

• Should you remove screws, keep them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them 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 specifica-

tions 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: Use of Batteries

301

• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

302

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

303a

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

304a

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

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.

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

Additional Precautions

551

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

552

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

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

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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

558a

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

559a

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

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• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-300L; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

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• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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.

Before Using Memory Cards (CompactFlash)

Using Memory Cards

704

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

705

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

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

708

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

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

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

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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

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* Screen shots in this documents are reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft®

Windows® operating system.”

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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* MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Before Using CD-R/RW Discs

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Two different types of recordable disc can be used with the

BR-900CD—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-

900CD's CD-R/RW drive.)

Handling the CD-R/RW disc drive

When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the

supplied AC adaptor.

The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used while running on

battery power.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down.

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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.

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When the lens is dirty, clean the lens with a commercial lens blower.

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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-900CD'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

* In addition to the following precautions, please also read the

instructions provided with the CD-R/RW discs.

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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.

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Upon handling the discs, please observe the following.

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Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc.

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Do not use in dusty areas.

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Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an

enclosed vehicle.

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Keep the disc in the case.

Compatibility of CD-R/RW discs and drives

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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.

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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.

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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.

CD-R/RW discs

Notes When Using Mics

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

Press the eject button and open a disc tray.

Pull out a disc tray.

Locate the position of center hole of CD-R/RW disc at stopper of CD-R/RW drive.

Press the CD-R/RW disc downward. The CD-R/RW disc will be locked by 3 clips of the stopper.

fig.CD set

Removing a CD-R/RW disc

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

Emergency eject hole

Make sure the BR-900CD’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.

* 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.

Press disc tray until it is locked in the BR-900CD.

Notes When Using Mics

Always be sure to switch the phantom power off except when connecting condenser mics requiring a phantom power supply.

Supplying phantom power to dynamic mics, audio playback equipment, and other devices that do not use phantom power may

cause damage to your equipment.

For mic specifications, please refer to the owner’s manual for whatever model of mic you are using.

* BR-900CD Phantom Power: +48 V DC, 7 mA Max.

Phantom power is supplied to the XLR connectors for MIC 1 and MIC 2 simultaneously. The phantom power cannot be switched

on or off for each connector individually.

If simultaneously using mics that require phantom power with those that don't, then connect any mic that does not need phantom

power to one of the 1/4” phone jacks. Phantom power is supplied only to the XLR connectors, not to the 1/4” phone jacks.

To connect mics to the 1/4” phone jacks, use a commercially available XLR-to-phone adapter cable or other form of adapter.

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

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

Before Using CD-R/RW Discs.............6

Notes When Using Mics ....................7

Introduction to the BR-900CD..........14

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

Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD.....16

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

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

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

Rear Panel...................................................................22

Inserting Batteries...................................................... 23

Quick Start ............................ 25

Connecting Peripheral Devices ........26

Inserting a Memory Card.........................................27

Turning On / Off the BR-900CD ......28

Turning On the Power ..............................................28

Turning Off the Power..............................................28

Listening to a Demo Song ...............29

Selecting a song (Song Select) ............................29

Playing back a song .............................................29

Changing the current position...........................30

Recording/Playing Back a Song .....31

(1) Preparing the Memory Card ..............................31

(5) Using Insert Effects..............................................35

Switch effect patches ...........................................35

Recording without insert effects........................36

(6) Using the Rhythm................................................37

Playing the Rhythm.............................................37

Changing arrangements......................................37

Changing patterns ...............................................38

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or

patterns..................................................................38

Tapping to change the tempo of the

arrangements or patterns....................................38

(7) Basic Recording ....................................................39

Selecting the recording track..............................39

About the recording (REC) modes ....................39

Procedure ..............................................................40

(8) Playing Back Recorded Music............................41

Silencing the sound of specific tracks

(Track Mute) .........................................................41

(9) Overdubbing (Recording an additional performance while

listening to an existing performance) .....................41

(10) Adjusting the Sound for Each Track ...............42

Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound.......42

Adjusting the tone (Track EQ) ...........................43

Adding width to the sound (Loop Effect) ........43

(11) Bouncing (Putting multiple tracks together) ..... 45

(12) Turning Off the Power ......................................45

(13) Removing the Memory Card............................45

(2) Turning On the Power ........................................31

Formatting the memory card (Initialize)..........31

(3) Selecting the Song to Record..............................32

Recording a new song (Song New)...................32

(4) Connecting Instruments .....................................33

Choose which jack you will use to connect your

instrument.............................................................33

Press the INPUT SELECT button of the

instrument that you want to record ..................34

Turning on the internal microphone.................34

Adjusting the input sensitivity ..........................35

Adjusting the input level ....................................35

Section 1 Recording and Playback.. 47

Section 2 Editing ....................63

Recording.......................................48

Selecting the Recording Track .................................48

Changing V-Tracks....................................................49

Changing the Position of the Input Sound (Pan).......49

Recording Operations...............................................50

Repeating Playback (Repeat)..........51

Setting the Repeat Portion........................................51

Setting the Repeat Portion with Accurate Timing.....52

Re-recording Only a Mistake

(Punch-in/out) ................................53

Manually Punching In/Out.....................................53

Manually punching in and out using [REC] ........53

Manually punching in and out using

a foot switch..........................................................54

Auto Punching In and Out.......................................54

Specifying the area for auto punching in/out .....54

Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location ..... 55

How to record ......................................................55

Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location

(Loop Recording).......................................................56

Setting the portion to be repeated .....................56

How to record ......................................................56

Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo) ... 57

Reversing the Last Operation (Undo) ....................57

Canceling the Undo (Redo)......................................57

Putting Multiple Tracks Together

(Bounce).........................................58

Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc

(Direct CD Bounce) ...................................................59

Registering Time (Locator) ..............64

Registering a Locator Point ......................................64

Moving to the Locator Point ....................................64

Deleting a Locator Point ...........................................64

Search for the Music’s Start and End

(Scrub/Preview) .............................65

Scrubbing to Find the Music Starting/Ending Point..... 65

Changing the Scrub Points.......................................66

Enabling Use of the Preview Function with [REW]

and [FF] .......................................................................66

Editing the Performance on a Track

(Track Editing) ................................67

Copying Data (Track Copy) .....................................67

Copying the repeated portion (AB)...................67

Copying by specifying the time (TME/MES)...... 68

Copying a complete track (ALL) .......................69

Moving Data (Track Move)......................................70

Moving the repeated portion (AB) ....................70

Moving by specifying the time (TME/MES)....... 71

Moving a complete track (ALL).........................72

Erasing Data (Track Erase).......................................73

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

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

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

Exchanging Data (Track Exchange) ........................76

Organizing the Songs You’ve

Recorded........................................77

Copying a Song (Song Copy)...................................77

Erasing Songs (Song Erase) ......................................77

Selecting the Input Source and Bouncing the

Recording to a CD-R/RW ........................................60

Loading Songs Created with the

BR-864/BR-532 ..............................61

Loading Songs Created with the BR-864................61

Loading Songs Created with the BR-532................61

Displaying the Song Information ....62

Displaying the Remaining Available Recording

Time.............................................................................62

Displaying the Memory Card Usage......................62

Saving Memory on the Memory Card

(Song Optimize).........................................................78

Naming Songs (Song Name)....................................78

Protecting a Song (Song Protect) .............................79

Saving the Current Settings to the Song (Song Save) .... 79

Creating a Master Tape / Disc ........80

Recording to a Cassette Tape Recorder

(Analog Connection) .................................................80

Recording to a Digital Recorder (Digital Connection)... 80

Disabling digital copying (Digital Copy Protect)..... 80

Section 3 Using Effects ........... 83

Using the Insert Effects ...................84

Effect Patches and Banks..........................................84

Editing Insert Effect Settings....................................85

Saving Insert Effects Settings (Write) .....................86

Changing How the Insert Effects are Used

According to the Mode .............................................87

Insert Effect Parameter Functions ....88

Algorithm List............................................................ 88

BANK: GUITAR ........................................................88

1. COSM GTR AMP.............................................88

2. ACOUSTIC SIM ...............................................88

3. BASS SIM ..........................................................89

4. COSM COMP GTR .......................................... 89

5. ACOUSTIC GTR ..............................................89

6. BASS MULTI ....................................................89

7. COSM BASS AMP ...........................................90

8. COSM COMP BSS............................................90

BANK: MIC ................................................................90

9. VOCAL MULTI................................................90

10. VOICE TRANS...............................................90

11. COSM COMP VCL ........................................ 91

BANK: LINE...............................................................91

12. STEREO MULTI.............................................91

13. LO-FI BOX.......................................................91

BANK: SIMUL ...........................................................92

14. VO+GT AMP ..................................................92

15. VO+AC.SIM....................................................92

16. VO+ACOUSTIC.............................................92

Parameter List ............................................................93

Acoustic Guitar Simulator..................................93

Acoustic Processor...............................................93

Bass Simulator ......................................................93

Chorus ...................................................................94

Compressor...........................................................94

COSM Comp (compressor)/Limiter.................94

De-esser .................................................................95

Defretter ................................................................95

Delay......................................................................95

Doubling................................................................95

Enhancer................................................................95

Equalizer................................................................96

Flanger...................................................................96

Foot Volume .........................................................96

Lo-Fi Box ...............................................................96

Noise Suppressor .................................................97

Octave ....................................................................97

Phaser.....................................................................97

Pitch Shifter...........................................................98

Preamp...................................................................98

Ring Modulator....................................................99

Slow Attack...........................................................99

Speaker Simulator..............................................100

Tremolo/Pan ......................................................100

Voice Transformer .............................................100

Wah ......................................................................101

Mastering ....................................102

Editing the Mastering Tool Kit Settings ...............103

Saving the Mastering Tool Kit Settings (Write)....... 104

Mastering Tool Kit Parameter

Functions...................................... 105

Algorithm..................................................................105

Parameter List ..........................................................105

Equalizer..............................................................105

Bass Cut Filter.....................................................106

Enhancer..............................................................106

Input.....................................................................106

Expander .............................................................106

Compressor.........................................................107

Mixer....................................................................107

Limiter .................................................................107

Output .................................................................107

Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ ... 108

Selecting the Loop Effect ........................................108

Adjusting How the Loop Effect is Applied .........109

Setting the Track EQ................................................110

Loop Effect Parameter Functions ...111

Parameter List ..........................................................111

CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN (Doubling)...........111

REVERB...............................................................111

Track EQ Parameter Functions ......112

Parameter List ..........................................................112

Fixing the Pitch of Vocals

(Pitch Correction) ..........................113

The Pitch Correction ...............................................113

Makeup of the Pitch Correction ............................113

Pitch Correction Patches.........................................113

Precautions for Pitch Correction Usage ...............113

Using the Pitch Correction .....................................114

Setting the Correction Method for Vocal Pitch

(Pitch Correction Edit) ............................................115

Saving the Pitch Correction Settings (Write).......115

Creating Original Patterns............126

Note concerning creation of patterns..............126

Creating Patterns in Realtime Recording.............126

Rehearsing recordings.......................................128

Deleting unneeded drum sounds....................129

Changing the metronome volume...................129

Creating Patterns in Step Recording.....................130

Changing the velocity .......................................132

Deleting unneeded drum sounds....................132

Naming Patterns......................................................132

Copying Patterns .....................................................133

Erasing Patterns .......................................................133

Making Detailed Settings for Pitch Correction

(Correction Event Map) ..........................................116

Section 4 Using the Rhythm . 119

Using the Rhythm.........................120

About the Patterns...................................................120

Types of patterns................................................120

About the Arrangements........................................120

Types of arrangements......................................120

Switching the Rhythm Mode.................................121

Recording Rhythm Performances .........................121

Performing Arrangements and Patterns..............121

Selecting arrangements.....................................121

Performing arrangements.................................121

Selecting patterns...............................................122

Performing patterns...........................................122

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or

patterns................................................................ 122

Tapping to change the tempo of the

arrangements or patterns..................................122

Using the Drum Kits .....................134

Performing the Drums............................................134

Selecting Drum Kits.................................................134

Creating Original Drum Kits (Tone Load)...........135

Loading from the tracks....................................135

Copying drum sounds from other drum kits.... 137

Changing the position (pan) of the drum sounds.. 138

Creating Original Arrangements...123

Inserting a Step ........................................................124

Erasing a Step...........................................................124

Naming Arrangements...........................................124

Copying Arrangements ..........................................125

Erasing Arrangements ............................................125

Section 5

Using the CD-R/RW Drive..... 139

Creating Audio CD........................140

Precautions ...............................................................140

Setting the Time Between Songs (Pre-Gap).........140

Writing Songs to Discs............................................ 140

Viewing the Remaining Time for Recording on

Audio CDs ................................................................142

Playing Back Audio CDs ........................................142

Enabling Playback on CD Players (Finalize) .......143

Using the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange

Data.............................................145

Saving Recorded Songs to CD-R/RW Discs

(Backup) ....................................................................145

Backing up a song to a CD-R/RW disc one at a

time (Song Backup)............................................145

Saving all of the songs on a memory card to

a CD-R/RW disc (All Backup).........................146

Section 6 Using MIDI ............155

MIDI Fundamentals ...................... 156

What is MIDI? ..........................................................156

MIDI Connectors .....................................................156

MIDI Channels.........................................................156

MIDI Implementation Charts ................................156

Synchronizing with MIDI Devices ..157

Using the Rhythm to Play an External MIDI Sound

Module ......................................................................157

Synchronizing Playback with a MIDI Sequencer.... 158

Synchronized playback with the BR-900CD

as the master .......................................................158

Setting the MTC offset.......................................159

Using MMC ..............................................................160

Operating MMC-compatible devices with the

BR-900CD ............................................................160

Section 7 Using USB .............161

Loading Saved Songs to a Memory Card (Recover).... 147

Loading saved songs to a memory card one at a

time (Song Recover)...........................................147

Loading all saved songs to a memory card

(All Recover).......................................................147

Copying and Writing Waveform Data.................148

Copying waveform data from a computer to the

audio tracks (WAV/AIFF Import) ..................148

Copying WAV/AIFF files as drum sounds

(Tone Load).........................................................149

Copying audio track waveform data to

computers (WAV/AIFF Export)......................150

Using SMF ................................................................151

Playing SMFs using external MIDI instruments

(SMF Player) .......................................................151

Loading drum patterns from the CD-R/RW drive

(SMF Import)........................................................ 152

Erasing Data from a CD-RW Disc (CD-RW Erase).... 153

Importing Songs from CDs to Audio

Tracks ..........................................154

Before Using USB (Overview) ....... 162

Compatible OS .........................................................162

Composition of Data on Memory Cards..............162

Connecting a Computer..........................................163

Notes on Using USB................................................163

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

Backing Up the BR-900CD’s Data .........................164

Saving BR-900CD Track Data in WAV/AIFF Format

(WAV/AIFF Export) ...............................................165

Loading WAV/AIFF Files in BR-900CD Tracks

(WAV/AIFF Import)...............................................167

Importing SMFs and Creating Patterns................169

Loading Drum Sounds from WAV/AIFF Files

(Tone Load) ..............................................................171

Using the BR-864 / BR-532’s Data.........................173

With Macintosh ............................175

Backing Up the BR-900CD’s Data .........................175

Saving BR-900CD Track Data in WAV/AIFF Format

(WAV/AIFF Export) ...............................................176

Loading WAV/AIFF Files in BR-900CD Tracks

(WAV/AIFF Import)...............................................178

Importing SMFs and Creating Patterns................179

Loading Drum Sounds from WAV/AIFF Files

(Tone Load) ..............................................................181

Using the BR-864 / BR-532’s Data.........................183

Section 8 Other Convenient Functions . 185

Adjusting the Display Contrast......186

Using a Foot Switch or

Expression Pedal..........................187

When Using a Foot Switch.....................................187

When Using an Expression Pedal .........................187

Tuning an Instrument (Tuner)........188

Changing to the Tuner............................................188

Explanation of the indications that appear while

tuning...................................................................188

Tuning .......................................................................189

Setting the Reference Pitch of the Tuner..............189

Mixing the Output from an External MIDI Device with the Output from Your

BR-900CD (Audio Sub Mix) ...........190

Section 9 Appendices ...........201

Effect Patch List ............................202

Mastering Tool Kit Patch List......... 205

Pitch Correction Patch List............. 205

Arrangement / Pattern List...........206

Preset Arrangement List.........................................206

Preset Pattern List....................................................207

Parameter List.............................. 208

Troubleshooting ...........................211

Error Messages ............................ 213

MIDI Implementation.................... 216

MIDI Implementation Chart........... 219

Specifications ...............................220

Index ........................................... 222

Using Condenser Microphones

(Phantom Power) .........................191

Copying Difficult Songs

(Phrase Trainer)............................192

Slowing Down the Speed (Time Stretch) .............192

Canceling the Center Sound (Center Cancel)......192

Initializing the BR-900CD’s Settings .... 194

Initializing All the BR-900CD’s Settings ..............194

Initializing the System Settings .............................194

Initializing the Effect Settings................................195

Initializing the Rhythm Arrangements/Patterns/

Drum Kits .................................................................195

Initializing the Memory Card................................196

Conserving Battery Power

(Power Save)................................197

Deactivating the power save function ............197

Utility Parameter List ....................198

Track Sheet ..................................230

About the System Parameters ...............................198

About the Sync Parameters....................................198

About the Scrub Parameters ..................................199

Introduction to the BR-900CD

Features

Simple operation

The BR-900CD is designed to be operated as easily as a cassette tape recorder, even by beginners.

The BR-900CD allows anyone to readily enjoy the benefits of digital recording as soon as it’s taken out of the box. So, you’ll surely have listened to the demo songs, if not gone ahead and produced an entire audio CD, all on your first day with your new unit.

In addition, it comes equipped with a CD-R/RW drive, making it easy to keep recorded works stored on audio CDs.

Digital audio workstation

All processes are fully digital

In addition to a digital mixer and digital recorder, the BR900CD contains five digital effects processors.

It is possible to perform all steps needed for recording, including editing, bouncing tracks, using effects, and mixing down, entirely within the digital realm, so there is no deterioration in the signal quality.

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

Equipped with V-Tracks

The BR-900CD has eight audio recording tracks, which provides for simultaneous recording on two tracks, or simultaneous playback from eight tracks.

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

What are V-Tracks?

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

fig.00-101

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

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

230), which you make copies of, and fill in when

recording music to V-Tracks.

Equipped with CD-R/RW Drive

The BR-900CD features a CD-R/RW drive capable of both reading and burning CD-R and CD-RW discs, making it easy to produce audio CDs of the performances you record.

In addition, you can back up performance data stored on memory cards to CD-R/RW discs for even more efficient and effective use of your memory cards.

When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the

supplied AC adaptor.

The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used while running on

battery power.

Rhythm function

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

In addition to the internal preset Rhythm patterns already provided, you can also create your own original Rhythm patterns. By recording using the Rhythm function, editing one measure at a time is greatly simplified.

“Section 4 Using the Rhythm” (p. 119)

Five versatile digital effects processors

The BR-900CD comes with five different types of effects processors. These systems, including recording effects (Insert effects), send/return (Loop Effects), tone adjustment (Track EQ), vocal pitch correction (Pitch Correction), and mastering effects (Mastering Tool Kit) can be used independently for each application as needed. This enables high-quality song production in a single device, with no need to connect any external effects.

The BR-900CD has many built-in simulations and effects, including amp modeling with COSM for a wide variety of insert effects. Many effects for vocal, keyboard, and guitar tracks are also included for a vast array of applications.

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

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

Introduction to the BR-900CD

The Pitch Correction feature allows you to freely adjust the pitch of vocals, assuring that you can obtain reliable, highquality performances.

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

“Using the Insert Effects” (p. 84)

“Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ” (p. 108)

“Fixing the Pitch of Vocals (Pitch Correction)” (p. 113)

“Mastering” (p. 102)

What is COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)?

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

Editing functions

With the BR-900CD, you can perform editing operations such as copying, moving, and erasing, which cannot be done with multitrack recorders that use tapes. This means operations such as copying and repeating a multiple-bar phrase, moving a multiple-bar phrase to another track, and erasing the data of a track, whole or in part, can be performed with ease.

Non-destructive editing

Being a digital recorder, the BR-900CD offers non-destructive editing. With non-destructive editing, after performing any editing and recording operations, you can still return your data to its previous state (undo and redo functions).

“Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)” (p. 57)

Quick movement to a point

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

“Registering Time (Locator)” (p. 64)

Equipped with chromatic tuner (A0 to B6 sound range)

Your BR-900CD is also equipped with a chromatic tuner so that you can tune your guitar or bass while it is still connected to the BR-900CD (p. 188).

Phrase Trainer function

When you play back a song you have recorded from the CD player or the MD player, you can slow down the tempo without changing the pitch. Also, you can remove the sound you hear at the center (such as vocals and guitar solo) from the song. (p. 192)

Full complement of input connectors (jacks)

Your BR-900CD is equipped with the input jacks shown below.

GUITAR/BASS:

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

MIC1:

These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both a TRS phone jack and an XLR jack are provided. Connect your mic here if recording vocals or narration.

A built-in microphone is also included, so you can perform recordings with the BR-900CD even when you don’t have a microphone connected.

* The built-in microphone can be turned on or off (p. 34).

* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector ( p. 191).

MIC2:

This is XLR-type microphone input connector. If recording using two mics, with one mic connected to the MIC 1 input, connect the second mic here.

* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector ( p. 191).

LINE:

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

The LINE OUT jacks (stereo RCA phono jacks) are also provided for output.

USB:

Connecting your computer here allows you to exchange data between the BR-900CD and a computer.

Two-way power supply allows you to record anywhere

You can use the BR-900CD powered by batteries (six size AA dry cells) or with the AC adaptor.

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

Introduction to the BR-900CD

Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD

The BR-900CD uses CompactFlash cards as the storage media for recording and playback.

The BR-900CD uses 32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash cards with a 3.3 V power supply.

For more on supported memory cards (CompactFlash) for the BR-900CD, refer to “About Memory Cards” (separate sheet).

CompactFlash Type II cards are not compatible.

CompactFlash cards are available at your nearest computer

or digital camera shop.

Formatting the memory card (CompactFlash)

CompactFlash cards bought at a computer shop, or ones previously used with a digital camera cannot be used as is with the BR-900CD.

These CompactFlash cards must first be initialized for use with the BR-900CD.

For more details regarding initializing, see p. 31, p. 196.

234

* CompactFlash and are trademarks of SanDisk Corpo-

ration and licensed by CompactFlash association.

235

* BOSS Corporation is an authorized licensee of the

CompactFlash™ and CF logo ( ) trademarks.

How to remove the card protector

To prevent theft of the memory card (CompactFlash), the BR900CD is shipped from the factory with a card protector.

fig.00-103

Card Protector

Card Cover

To remove the card protector, use the following procedure.

1. Make sure the card cover is closed, then the BR-900CD

over.

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

newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four

corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and

controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons

or controls get damaged.

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

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

2. Using a coin or

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

3. Pull out the card

cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

4. To prevent loss of the

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

5. Turn the BR-900CD

back over to its original position.

Should you remove the screws, make sure to put them in a

safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of

them being swallowed accidentally.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Input section

SENS knob

Use this knob to adjust the sensitivity at the input jacks (e.g.,

GUITAR/BASS, MIC1, MIC2, and LINE).

PEAK indicator

This indicator shows how strong the input level is at the

various input jacks (e.g., GUITAR/BASS, MIC1, and MIC2).

This indicator lights at a level -6 dB lower than where sound

distortion occurs. Adjust the input sensitivity with the SENS knob

so that this indicator lights only occasionally, at those moments

when you play your guitar (or other instrument) at its loudest.

INPUT SELECT buttons

Use these buttons to select the input source (input jack) that

you wish to record. The indicator of the selected button will

light. You can mute (silence) the input sound by pressing a

button that is lit.

[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]

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

jack, or the MIC 2 jack.

[MIC]

For selecting either the MIC1 jack, or the internal

microphone.

* You can turn on and off the internal microphone. (p. 34)

8 7

[LINE]

For selecting the LINE jack (stereo) for the line inputs, such

as keyboards or CD players.

SIMUL

By pressing [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] and [MIC]

simultaneously, you can record from both inputs at the same

time.

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

bank (p. 35, p. 84) changes automatically.

INPUT LEVEL knob

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

recording.

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

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

[TUNER]

Use this button to turn on and off the tuner (p. 188).

This allows you to tune your instrument connected to the

GUITAR/BASS jack.

Panel Descriptions

[EFFECTS]

Use this button to turn on and off the insert effects (p. 35, p.

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

This button is used to make settings for the Mastering Tool

Kit.

REC/PLAY section

AUTO PUNCH

This button is used to make settings for the automatic punch

in/out function.

[ON/OFF]

This turns the auto punch-in/out function on/off. When this

is on, the button indicator will light.

[IN]

For setting the auto punch-in location. Press this button to set

the punch-in point. When set, the indicator on this button

will light. After the punch-in location is set, you can press

this button to automatically move to the punch-in location.

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

set punch-in location.

[OUT]

For setting the auto punch-out location. Press this button to

set the punch-out location at the current location in the track.

When set, the indicator on this button will light. After the

punch-out location is set, you can press this button to

automatically move to the punch-out location.

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

set punch-out location.

[FF]

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

[REPEAT]

You can specify a region that you wish to hear, and hear it

repeatedly (p. 51).

This feature is useful if you want to repeatedly play back the

recording between the punch-in and out locations (p. 53)

until you are satisfied or use the phrase trainer (p. 192) to try

to copy a difficult phrase recorded from a CD or the like.

[STOP]

Stops recording or playback of the song.

[PLAY]

Plays back songs. When [REC] is pressed and the REC

indicator is flashing, press [PLAY] to start recording. During

recording or playback, the indicator on the button lights in

green.

[REC (Recording)]

This is the Record button. In addition to the Recording

operation, it is also used for manual punch-in/out. While in

recording standby, the indicator on this button flashes in red,

and during recording, it lights in red.

Track/Fader section

TRACK MIXER fader 1–6, 7/8

For controlling the volumes of each track during playback.

* Hereafter, the TRACK MIXER faders shall be referred to as

the “TRACK faders.”

RHYTHM fader

Adjusts the volume of the Rhythm.

[LOCATOR]

Use this button to store any location that you desire. Then, by

pressing this button, you can automatically move to that

location.

When a location is set, the indicator on this button will light

and you will jump to the location each time this button is

pressed.

* Press this button while holding down AUTO PUNCH [ON/

OFF] to clear the set location.

[ZERO]

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

[REW]

The song will rewind while you hold down the button.

MASTER fader

Controls the overall volume of the BR-900CD.

[V-TRACK]

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

“What are V-Tracks?” (p. 14)

“Changing V-Tracks” (p. 49)

REC TRACK (Recording Track) buttons 1–6, 7/8

Use these buttons to select to which track you will record.

The button of the track selected will flash in red and then

light in red when recording begins. When recording is

finished, the button of the selected track will light alternately

in orange and green.

Panel Descriptions

678

The relationship between the indicator and the track

conditions is given below.

Off:

This track contains no recorded data.

Green:

An audio track that contains recorded data.

Flashing in red:

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

recording standby.

Red:

This track currently being recorded.

Lighting alternately in orange and green:

This track contains recorded data and is selected for recording.

During creation of Rhythm patterns (p. 126), a rhythm

instrument is assigned to each button.

[TAP (TEMPO)]

By tapping this button, you can set the tempo for the

Rhythm.

[DELETE/MUTE]

By holding down this button and pressing a REC TRACK

button whose indicator is lit in green and orange alternating

or green, you can mute that track during playback,

regardless of the position of its TRACK fader (p. 41).

When you repeat the same action, muting will be defeated.

While muted, the REC TRACK button of that track will flash

in green and orange alternating.

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

recording ends.

[UNDO/REDO]

For undoing the last-performed recording or editing

operation and returning the data to its previous state. By

pressing this button once again, you can bring back the

canceled recording or re-execute the editing operation (p. 57).

[

EXIT/NO]

Press this button to return to the previous screen or cancel

the last entry.

[

ENTER/YES]

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

CURSOR buttons

Press these buttons to move the cursor within the screen.

[CD-R/RW]

The BR-900CD uses this drive unit to read from, write to, and

play CD-R/RW discs.

Rhythm section

Here you can make settings for the Rhythm function.

[ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF]

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

[EDIT]

This calls up the screen for programming arrangements and

patterns.

[RHYTHM PAD]

This button switches the TRACK button functions to Rhythm input.

During creation of Rhythm patterns (p. 126), you can delete

rhythm sounds you have input by holding down this button

and pressing the REC TRACK button.

TIME/VALUE dial

You can use this dial to shift the current position within a

song (e.g., fast forwarding and rewinding). It is also used to

change the values of the various function settings.

[UTILITY]

This button calls up various functions offered by your BR-

900CD, such as track editing, song management, and

memory card operations.

“Section 4 Using the Rhythm” (p. 119)

[PHRASE TRAINER]

Use this button to perform the settings for the phrase trainer

function.

When using the phrase trainer, you can turn on or off the

center cancel function (for removing vocals at the center), or

the time stretch function (for slowing down playback).

“Canceling the Center Sound (Center Cancel)” (p. 192)

“Slowing Down the Speed (Time Stretch)” (p. 192)

Panel Descriptions

[PAN/EQ]

Pressed to access a screen where you can set the pan (left/

right location of the sound) for the playback of each track or

for the input sound (p. 42, p. 49).

This, also, adjusts the tone (Low, High) for each track (p. 42,

p. 110).

[

LOOP EFFECTS]

Use this button to call up the screen for setting the send level

of each track respective to the loop effects (p. 43, p. 108),

switching between reverb and chorus, setting the various

parameters, and more.

“Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ” (p. 108)

“Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 111)

[PITCH CORRECTION]

Use this button to turn on and off the Pitch Correction. This

function adjusts the pitch of recorded vocals.

“Using the Pitch Correction” (p. 114)

MIC (Internal microphone)

This microphone can be used for recording with the BR-

900CD.

“Press the INPUT SELECT button of the instrument that you

want to record” (p. 34)

“Turning on the internal microphone” (p. 34)

Headphones jack ( )

Headphones (sold separately) are connected here. When

headphones are connected, the same output as that from

LINE OUT can be heard from the headphones.

* The headphone volume is adjusted with the MASTER fader.

MEMORY CARD slot

fig.00-202

Eject button

[REC MODE (Recording Mode)]

This button is used for selecting the recording mode.

Basic recording (p. 39, p. 48)

Bounce (Putting multiple tracks together) (p. 45, p. 58)

“Mastering” (p. 102)

MEMORY CARD indicator

This indicator will light up whenever data is being read from

or written to a memory card.

Never turn off the power while the indicator is lit. This may

corrupt the data on the memory card, possibly rendering the

card unusable.

This slot is where memory cards (CompactFlash) are inserted

when you want to save data. You cannot record unless you

have a memory card inserted here.

Eject button

Press this button to eject the memory card.

Panel Descriptions

CD-R/RW drive

3 4

Before you use the CD-R/RW drive, it is important that you first of all read “Before Using CD-R/RW Discs” (p. 6).

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-900CD is powered up.

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. 7).

Display

fig.00-203d

1 2

Displays the menu screen, parameter setting screen, or other

information, depending on the type of settings being made.

If the screen is difficult to view, see “Adjusting the Display

Contrast” (p. 186).

1. MEAS (MEASURE)

Displays the current position within the song. Indicated from

left to right are the measure, beat, and clock.

2. TEMPO

The Rhythm tempo is indicated here.

3. TIME

Displays the time of the current position of the song (hours-

minutes-seconds).

4. FRAME

Displays the frame number of the current position of the

song.

At the factory settings, one second is set to 30 frames (non-

drop). This is one type of a specification known as MTC

(MIDI Time Code), and when you use the BR-900CD to play

in synchronization with another MIDI device, you will need

to set both devices to the same MTC type.

“Synchronizing Playback with a MIDI Sequencer” (p. 158)

5. REC MODE

The recording mode is indicated here.

6. Level Meter

During play mode, the volume levels of instruments being

input, and volume levels of each track are displayed.

The levels displayed are the levels after the adjustments are

made with the INPUT LEVEL knob and TRACK fader (i.e.,

post fader). You can select the level meter to display each

type of level being set.

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

fig.00-204

11 10

1. GUITAR/BASS jack

High-impedance input jack to directly connect your guitar or

bass.

2. MIC2 jack (XLR types)

These jack allows a mic to be connected. XLR jack is

provided.

The BR-900CD can supply phantom power to a condenser

microphone connected to this connector (p. 191).

* If the connection has been made to the GUITAR/BASS and the

MIC2 jacks, the GUITAR/BASS jack is given priority.

3. MIC1 jacks (TRS/XLR types)

These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both standard TRS

jacks (p. 26) and XLR jacks are provided.

The BR-900CD can supply phantom power to a condenser

microphone connected to this connector (p. 191).

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

given priority.

456

3 1

8. FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack

This is an input jack for connecting a separately sold foot

switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2) or expression pedal

(BOSS Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-300L).

By using this FOOT SW jack, you can start/stop playback,

punch in/out, and more.

When an expression pedal is used, you can control the depth

of insert effects with your foot.

“Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal” (p. 187)

9. MIDI OUT connector

Connector for sending MIDI data.Connect it to the MIDI IN

connector of an external MIDI device (rhythm machine or

sound module).

10. POWER switch

This is the power switch. It turns the power of the BR-900CD

on/off.

4. LINE IN jacks

These are input jacks for analog audio signals.These jacks are

used to connect CD players and other audio devices and

keyboards, rhythm machines, and other external sound

modules.

5. LINE OUT jacks

These are output jacks for the analog audio signal. You can

connect tape recorders, or other recording devices to record

the output analog signal from the BR-900CD.

6. DIGITAL OUT connector

Optical connector for outputting digital audio signals. The

same sound that is output from LINE OUT is also output

from DIGITAL OUT. You can connect a DAT recorder or CD

recorder to this connector and make digital recordings of the

BR-900CD’s output.

7. USB connector

This is the connector for connecting your computer to the BR-

900CD with a USB cable.

11. DC IN (AC Adaptor) jack

Connect the supplied AC adaptor (PSC-series) to this jack.

You must use only the PSC-series AC adaptor. Use of any

other adaptor may cause overheating or malfunctions.

12. Cord Hook

Wrap the cable around this hook so that the AC adaptor

cable is not pulled out accidentally.

* If the AC adaptor is disconnected during operation, your

important recorded data may be lost.

13. Security Slot ( )

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Panel Descriptions

Inserting Batteries

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup,

you may experience a discomforting sensation, or

perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when

you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or

the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars.

This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is

absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned

about this, connect the ground terminal (rear panel: see

figure ) with an external ground. When the unit is

grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the

particulars of your installation.

If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the

nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland

distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be

dangerous in the event of lightning)

1. Make sure that the power of the BR-900CD is turned

off.

2. Remove the battery cover on the rear panel.

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

newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four

corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and

controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons

or controls get damaged.

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

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

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

AA dry-cell batteries into the battery compartment.

* BOSS recommends using longer-life alkaline batteries.

* Do not mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and do

not mix batteries of differing types.

* Do not use rechargeable batteries.

4. Close the battery cover.

fig.00-205

When the battery power becomes low, “Battery Low!”

appears in the display. When this message appears, replace

the existing batteries with new ones as soon as possible.

MEMO

Quick

Start

Connecting Peripheral Devices

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

fig.00-301

Rhythm Machine etc.

AC Adaptor

(PSC-series)

Foot Switch

(FS-5U etc.)

CD Recorder etc.

Audio Set etc.

Mic

CD Player etc.

Electric Guitar

Electric Bass

Expression Pedal

(Roland EV-5 etc.)

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other

devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the

power on all devices before making any connections.

● To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your

unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to

avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack,

anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in

the illustration.

fig.00-302

Keyboard etc.

● Feedback could be produced depending on the location

of microphones relative to speakers. This can be

remedied by:

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

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from

speakers.

3. Lower the volume.

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

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

fig.00-303

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

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

fig.00-304

Polarity Switch

* You can also use an FS-6 (optional) for the foot switch. If

using an FS-6, connect to only one of the FS-6's jacks, either the A or B jack. Additionally, set the polarity switch to “FS5U.” The A&B jack cannot be used.

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

volume level to “0.”

Inserting a Memory Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Insert the memory card (CompactFlash) with the gold-

colored contacts facing downward (the side without contacts

should be facing upward).

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

firmly in place.

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

become dirty.

fig.00-305

Before inserting the memory card, be sure to first turn off the

BR-900CD. If a memory card is inserted when the power is

turned on, the data in the memory card may be destroyed, or

the memory card may become unusable.

Quick Start

Turning On / Off the BR-900CD

Turning On the Power

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to

your various devices in the order specified. By turning on

devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction

and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

1. Before you turn the power on, make sure of the

following points.

❒ Are all external devices connected properly?

❒ Is the volume on the BR-900CD and all other devices

completely lowered?

❒ Is the memory card inserted?

* The BR-900CD is shipped with a memory card already

inserted in the slot.

2. Lower the MASTER fader on the BR-900CD.

fig.00-306

Turning Off the Power

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

Always make sure that the recorder is stopped before

turning off the power to the BR-900CD. Turning off the

power while recording or playback is in progress may result

in the deletion of (song) data, mixer settings, and/or effect

patch data.

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

used for powering up.

3. Turn the BR-900CD’s POWER switch off.

Play Screen

The Play screen is the most fundamental screen of the

BR-900CD, and is the first screen that appears when the

BR-900CD is turned on (see below).

fig.00-308d

3. Turn on the devices connected to the input jacks (i.e.,

GUITAR/BASS, MIC 1, MIC 2, or LINE IN).

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

fig.00-307

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

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

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

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

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

LINE OUT or DIGITAL OUT).

If you are using the AC adaptor, make sure that the AC

adaptor does not become unplugged during operation. If the

AC adaptor becomes unplugged accidentally, the recorded

data may become damaged.

Listening to a Demo Song

■

Selecting a song (Song Select)

Upon power-up, the song that was selected before the power

was turned off is selected, and the data of that song is loaded.

As soon as the data has been loaded, the Play screen appears

in the display.

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

fig.00-312

2,4

If you have changed the recording or editing

Since the BR-900CD automatically updates the recorded data

and operation content if the recording or editing have been

changed, you do not need to perform any special operations

for saving.

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

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

processed.

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

“Protected!” appears.

Playing back a song

1. Move the TRACK faders 1–6, 7/8 and the RHYTHM

fader to the positions shown in the figure below, and

lower the MASTER fader.

fig.00-315

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

The Song Select screen appears.

fig.00-313d

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

Title Composer Copyright

SOLOBANG! Yutaka Nakano

4. Press [ENTER].

BOSS Corporation

Quick Start

2. Press [PLAY].

fig.00-316

The song starts. Slowly increase the MASTER fader and

adjust the volume to the desired level.

Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any

purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the

permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.

Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a

secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the

By adjusting the TRACK faders, you can listen to the

individual sounds recorded to each track one at a time or

listen to them at the balance you desire.

Press [FF] to fast-forward the song and press [REW] to

rewind the song. Press [ZERO] to move to the time

location 00:00:00-00.0.

Listening to a Demo Song

In addition to the procedures given above, you can also

change your current position in the song using the

procedures given below.

Changing the current position

Elapsed time display

The value given at “TIME” in the display shows the elapsed

time into the song using MTC (MIDI time codes) and is

expressed as follows: hours-minutes-seconds-frames-sub

frames.

The time code specifications can differ depending on the

device. To synchronize operation with another device using

MTC, you will first need to match the time code

specifications of both devices. At the factory settings, one

second is set to 30 frames (non-drop) (p. 158).

Moving to the start of a play

To move to the time where the first sound of a song is

recorded, press and hold [STOP] and press [REW].

Each V-Track of the selected track is checked and you move

to the time of the first recorded sound for the song.

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

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

Press [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to hours, minutes,

seconds, frames, or sub-frames display, and turn the TIME/

VALUE dial to change the current time in the song.

Moving through a song in measures or beats

The current position’s measure– beat–clock are displayed at

the location “MEAS” (measure) in the display.

* For the demo songs, a Arrangement (p. 37, p. 120) has already

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

Press [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “measure” or “beat”

display, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the

current measure or beat in the song.

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

Moving to the end of a play

To move to the time where the last sound of a song is

recorded, press and hold [STOP] and press [FF].

Each V-Track of the selected track is checked and you move

to the time of the last recorded sound for the song.

fig.00-317

TIME

[

ZERO

Section of the song recorded

[

STOP

] + [

]

REW

]

[

STOP

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

] + [FF]

Recording/Playing Back a Song

(1)

Preparing the Memory Card

The BR-900CD writes the recorded data directly to the

inserted memory card. Therefore, for recording or playback,

the memory card must be inserted.

“Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD” (p. 16)

Inserting the memory card

Before inserting the memory card (CompactFlash), be sure to

first turn off the BR-900CD. If a memory card is inserted

when the power is turned on, the data in the memory card

may be destroyed, or the memory card may become

unusable.

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

The supplied memory card still has some remaining

space; however, for extended recording, you will need to

erase some of the demo song or prepare a new memory

card (64 MB or greater is recommended).

fig.00-401

1 4

2,3,4

2,3

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.00-402d

* The demo songs are protected.

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

“Protecting a Song (Song Protect)” (p. 79)

“Erasing Songs (Song Erase)” (p. 77)

(2) Turning On the Power

Use the procedure described in “Turning On the Power” (p.

28).

Formatting the memory card (Initialize)

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

used with the BR-900CD.

Newly purchased memory cards, or memory cards that have

been used previously with a computer will need to be

prepared so they can be used with the BR-900CD.

Carry out the following steps in the order given to complete

the procedure (this preparation process is called

“Initializing”).

Quick Start

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“CARD,” and press [ENTER].

“Are you sure?” appears.

fig.00-403d

Recording/Playing Back a Song

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

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

[UTILITY]).

When [ENTER] (YES) is pressed, initializing begins.

When the initializing has been completed, “Completed!”

appears in the display.

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

display, and a new song is automatically created.

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

When creation of the song is finished, the play screen

returns to the display.

* Depending on the capacity of the memory card, initializing

may take more than ten minutes to complete. This is not a malfunction. The progress of the initializing is shown in the display. Do not turn off the BR-900CD until the initializing has been completed.

Do not remove the memory card or turn off the BR-900CD

while the display shows “Keep power on!” Doing so can

destroy the data on the memory card and/or render the

memory card itself unusable.

(3) Selecting the Song to Record

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

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

Recording a new song (Song New)

About data types

When you record a new song, the BR-900CD allows you to set the data type. This enables you to select the combination of audio quality and recording time that is most suitable for the material you are recording. The following data types can be selected.

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

HiFi (MT2) (multitrack 2):

For high-quality recordings. This data type is recommended

when you will be doing a lot of track bouncing. Normally

you should select this type. Use this type for most of your

recordings.

STD (LV1) (live 1):

For recordings that will take longer than what can be

provided with the MT2 data type. This is the most suitable

setting for recording live performances.

LONG (LV2) (live 2):

Of the three data types, this provides the longest recording

time. This is convenient when the card has little recording

capacity.

Recording time

The recording times possible for each data type on one

memory card are given below (when recording one track).

Data type

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

* The recording times shown above are approximate. Depending

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

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

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

* The CompactFlash memory cards supported by your BR-

900CD are 32 MB to 1 GB CompactFlash cards for use with a

3.3 V power supply voltage.

Recording time (times approximate) HiFi (MT2)

STD (LV1)

LONG (LV2)

Recording/Playing Back a Song

fig.00-405

2,4,5

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

“Type” appears in the display.

fig.00-406d

(4) Connecting Instruments

Choose which jack you will use to connect your instrument

Your BR-900CD is equipped with a number of input jacks to

match the type of instrument that you will connect. Select an

instrument appropriate for your purposes.

fig.00-408

GUITAR/BASS:

An electric guitar or bass can be connected to this jack. Since

this is a high-impedance input, a guitar or bass can be

connected directly.

MIC1:

These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both standard TRS

and XLR jacks are provided.

The standard TRS type allows for both balanced and

unbalanced connections.

Quick Start

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

type.

* The BR-900CD uses a sample rate of 44.1 kHz. It is not

possible to change the sample rate.

4. Press [ENTER].

“Are you sure?” appears.

fig.00-407d

5. Press [ENTER].

When the new song is ready, you are returned to the

Play screen.

* If both jacks are being used, the TRS jack is given priority.

* If you are recording an electric acoustic guitar using a shielded

connection, use the GUITAR/BASS jack.

* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p.

191).

MIC2:

This jack allows a mic to be connected. XLR jack is provided.

* If the connection has been made to the GUITAR/BASS and the

MIC2 jacks, the GUITAR/BASS jack is given priority.

* Phantom power can be supplied via the XLR connector (p.

191).

LINE:

When connecting to the output of a CD player, cassette

player, or other audio device, or to a rhythm machine,

external sound module, keyboard, or other sound source, use

the stereo input jacks.

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

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

Recording/Playing Back a Song

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

Select the input source to record. The indicator of the selected

button will light.

fig.00-409

[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]

Select to record the instrument connected to the GUITAR/

BASS jack or MIC 2 jack.

[MIC]

Select to record the signal from a microphone connected to

the MIC1 jack or from the internal microphone.

When the MIC indicator for the INPUT SELECT button is lit,

you can use both the microphone connected to the MIC1 jack

and the internal microphone simultaneously.

* Your BR-900CD is shipped with its internal microphone

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

Turning on the internal microphone

fig.00-410

1–3 2

1. In the Play screen, press the [MIC] INPUT SELECT

button.

The Mic Select screen appears while [MIC] is held down.

fig.00-411d

[LINE]

Select this when you wish to record the sound of an

instrument or CD player connected to the LINE jacks.

[SIMUL]

To record the vocal and guitar at the same time, press

[GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] and [MIC] simultaneously. Both

indicators light, telling you that simultaneous recording is

now possible.

You can select the source even when you have two mics

connected simultaneously to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 inputs.

When two recording tracks are selected, the GUITAR/BASS/

MIC2 is recorded to Track 1, 3, 5, 7, and the MIC1 is recorded

to Track 2, 4, 6, 8.

When one recording track is selected, the GUITAR/BASS/

MIC2 and MIC1 are mixed and then recorded.

2. While still holding down [MIC], use the TIME/VALUE

dial to select “ONBRD+EXT.”

ONBRD+EXT:

The built-in mic is switched on, and the input is a mix of

the sounds from the internal mic and the external mic

connected to MIC 1.

EXTERNAL:

The built-in mic is switched off, and the input consists

only of the sounds from the external mic connected to

MIC 1.

3. Release [MIC].

The internal mic is switched on.

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

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

* You can also make the internal mic settings in the [UTILITY]

system parameters. For more details, refer to the “Utility Parameter List” (p. 198).

Recording/Playing Back a Song

Adjusting the input sensitivity

When input from GUITAR/BASS/MIC2 or MIC1 is selected,

adjust their input sensitivity with the relevant SENS knob.

fig.00-412a

In order to record at a good sound level, you should adjust the

input levels so that the PEAK indicator lights momentarily

when a guitar is strummed strongly or vocals are sung loudly.

Adjusting the input level

Adjust the volume of the input source for recording.

1. Lower the MASTER fader.

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

then slowly increase the MASTER fader.

ig.00-421b

At this time, use the INPUT LEVEL knob to adjust the

input level so that the level changes in the -12 (between

-24 and -6)–0 dB range of the “IN” level meter.

The volume level is adjusted with the MASTER fader

and INPUT LEVEL knobs.

(5) Using Insert Effects

The BR-900CD comes with five onboard effects processors:

an insert effect, loop effects, track EQ, pitch correction and

mastering tool kit. Below is an explanation of the operations

related to the insert effects.

What is an insert effect?

An effect added directly to a specific signal (with the BR-

900CD, this refers to the instrumental sounds from an INPUT

jack) is called an “insert effect.” The effect pedals that a

guitarist connects between his guitar and amp are a type of

insert effect. Loop effects, on the other hand, are effects

connected to the send/return jack of mixers and other similar

devices. (refer to p. 43)

Switch effect patches

The BR-900CD provides numerous effects for vocals, guitar,

etc., and two or more of these effects can be used

simultaneously. Such a combination of effects (i.e., the types

of the effects used and the order in which they are connected)

is called an “algorithm.”

Each effect in an algorithm offers a certain number of parameters,

which allow the sound to be altered (similar to tweaking the knobs

on a stomp pedal). The algorithm and its parameter settings are

bundled into units called “effect patches.”

By changing the effect patch, you can simultaneously change

the stored effect combinations, their on/off status, and the

parameter settings, and completely change the sound.

Quick Start

Level meter display

This shows the volume levels for each track.

fig.00-413d

IN:

The level meter shows the input from INPUT.

1–8:

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

RHYTHM:

The level meter shows the output of Rhythm.

LR:

The Level meter shows the post-MASTER fader output level.

When monitoring the sound with headphones, use the

MASTER fader to adjust the volume to the level you desire.

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

patch.

fig.00-414d

Algorithm Name

Your BR-900CD allows you to automatically select the

most suitable “banks” by pressing an INPUT SELECT

button.

For example, pressing the [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2]

INPUT SELECT button changes you to a guitar bank

patch, and pressing [LINE] changes you to a line bank

patch.

Banks are a collection of effect patches.

P: Preset / S: Song / U: User

NumberBank Patch Name

Recording/Playing Back a Song

GTR:

Effect patches for use with guitars.

MIC:

Effect patches for use on the sound from the MIC input

(i.e., vocals).

Some effect patches are particularly effective for stereo

recording.

For recording in stereo, refer to “Selecting the recording

track” (p. 39).

LIN (LINE):

Effect patches for use on the sound from CDs, MDs, and

other external devices from the LINE input.

SML (SIMUL):

Effect patches for recording vocals and a guitar together.

“Effect Patches and Banks” (p. 84)

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

the effect patch, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to

change the effect patch.

Preset patches (P)

The preset patches contain preset data. Their settings can

be changed, but you cannot create a new preset patch.

User patches (U)

User patches can be rewritten, and are stored in internal

memory. If you have created a patch that you would like

to use for other songs as well, it is convenient to store it

as a user patch.

“Effect Patch List” (p. 202)

“Algorithm List” (p. 88)

Recording without insert effects

Press [EFFECTS] repeatedly to turn off the insert effects.

The indicator goes out, and the sound will be recorded

without insert effects.

Selecting “INPUT <REC DRY>” as the point to which the

insert effects are connected allows you to record the sounds

without the insert effects while listening to the sounds with

the insert effects applied.

“Changing How the Insert Effects are Used According to the

Mode” (p. 87)

Song patches (S)

Like user patches, song patches can be written; however,

the data for song patches are stored along with the song

data to the memory card. This is convenient when you

have created a patch for a specific recorded performance,

and would like to store that patch together with the

song.

fig.00-415

BR-900CD

Preset

Patch

User

Patch

Memory Card

Song

Patch

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

the patch number, and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to

change the patch number.

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

For more details regarding the use of insert effects, refer to

“Using the Insert Effects” (p. 84).

Recording/Playing Back a Song

(6) Using the Rhythm

What is the Rhythm?

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

The “Rhythm” is a dedicated Rhythm track that can not only

play back Rhythm sounds as a guide during recording, you

can also use it to play internal Rhythm patterns and original

user-created Rhythm patterns and to play and record these

patterns as your own Rhythm part performances.

By using the Rhythm during recording, you can use the track

editor to edit in units of measures, synchronize outputs with

an external device, and perform other useful operations. For

more details, refer to “Editing the Performance on a Track

(Track Editing)” (p. 67) and “Synchronizing Playback with a

MIDI Sequencer” (p. 158).

You can also change the tempo or Rhythm pattern during a

song. For more details, refer to “Section 4 Using the Rhythm”

(p. 119).

The Rhythm features two modes, “Pattern mode” and

“Arrangement mode.”

Pattern Mode

You can perform patterns and create your own original

patterns.

Playing the Rhythm

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

fig.00-417

ARRANGE: Lit (Arrangement Mode)

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

PATTERN: Flashing (Pattern Mode)

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

No sound plays if “BREAK” is selected for the pattern (p. 207).

OFF: Unlit

The Rhythm is turned off.

* When you adjust the volume of the Rhythm, use the Rhythm fader.

fig.00-418a

Quick Start

Arrangement Mode

You can perform arrangements and create your own original

arrangements.

Patterns and arrangements are composed as shown below.

Pattern

These are drum performance phrases from one to several

measures in length.

Internal patterns (preset patterns) include prepared patterns

for intros, verses, fill-ins, and endings.

Arrangement

Patterns arranged in the order they are performed (for

example, intro, verse, fill-in, and ending) and played at the

selected tempo comprise a song.

fig.00-416

Intro Verse Fill Verse Ending

The Rhythm is preset with a wide variety of arrangements,

including the sound of a normal metronome. For more

details regarding the preset arrangements, refer to

“Arrangement / Pattern List” (p. 206).

Changing arrangements

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

indicator lights up.

fig.00-418

2. Select an arrangement.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the Preset/Song and number.

fig.00-419d

P: Preset / S: Song

Number

Arrangement Name

Recording/Playing Back a Song

Preset Arrangements (P)

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

Song Arrangements (S)

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

fig.00-420

BR-900CD

Preset

Arrangement

Memory Card

Song

Arrngement

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

Changing patterns

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

indicator is flashing.

fig.00-420a

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or

pattern being played by carrying out the following

procedure while the Play screen is displayed.

* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.

1. Use [CURSOR] and align the cursor up with “TEMPO”

in the display.

2. Rotate the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo.

fig.00-421d

Tempo

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

the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to “Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns” (p. 122).

2. Select a pattern.

Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the Preset/Song and number.

fig.00-420bd

P: Preset / S: Song

Number

Pattern Name

Preset Patterns (P)

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

Song Patterns (S)

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

fig.00-420c

BR-900CD

Preset

Pattern

Memory Card

Song

Pattern

* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.

Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or

pattern by the timing with which you press [TAP].

Tap on [TAP] four or more times to change the tempo of the

arrangement or pattern. The tempo becomes that in which

you tapped.

* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.

fig.00-422

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

the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to “Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns” (p. 122).

* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.

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

Recording/Playing Back a Song

Guitar

. . .

Bass

Vocal

Keyboard

INPUT BOUNCE

MASTERING

Mixing down to two tracks

Finishing the song with levels optimized

(7) Basic Recording

Selecting the recording track

1. Press either [1]–[7/8] at REC TRACK to select the

recording track.

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

recording.

fig.00-423

The status of each track can be determined from the

indicator on the button.

Off: No recorded data exists on the track.

Green: Recorded data exists on the track.

Red: The track is selected for recording.

If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the

indicator will light alternately in orange and green.

If INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] or [MIC] are lit

fig.00-424

fig.00-425

(Recording in Mono)

(Recording in Stereo)

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

fig.00-426

Since the input is stereo, the recording is normally performed

on two tracks. Press either REC TRACK [1] or [2] to select

tracks 1 and 2, or [3] or [4] to select tracks 3 and 4.

However, if you want to mix together the left and right

channels being input onto one track, with tracks 1 and 2

selected, press REC TRACK [1] again to select track 1. Using

the same procedure, you can select any track 1 to 6 to be the

track to which to record.

In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always

produce stereo recordings.

Quick Start

Since the input is mono, the recording is normally performed

as a mono recording onto one track. Press one of TRACK [1]–

[6] at REC TRACK to select the one track to which to record.

However, if you want to record in stereo to increase the effect

of insert effects, you can simultaneously press the [1] and [2],

[3] and [4] or [5] and [6], REC TRACK buttons for stereo

recording onto two tracks.

In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always

produce stereo recordings.

About the recording (REC) modes

Recording on the BR-900CD is separated into three main

modes.

Use whichever mode is suitable in the course of bringing

your song to completion.

fig.00-427

Recording/Playing Back a Song

Flash

INPUT:

Only the instrument sounds or other input sources are

recorded to the tracks. Sounds played back from other tracks

are not recorded.

BOUNCE:

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

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

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

You can also select the CD-R/RW drive as the recording destination (p. 59).

MASTERING:

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

Procedure

fig.00-428a

234

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

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

fig.00-428d

* The Rhythm cannot be used in this mode.

What is a Mastering Tool Kit?

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

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

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

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

“Mastering” (p. 102)

“Mastering Tool Kit Patch List” (p. 205)

2. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the

recording standby state.

fig.00-429

3. Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red

and instead light solidly, and recording starts.

fig.00-430

Lit

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

The REC TRACK button lights alternately in orange and

green, indicating that track contains recorded data.

* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one

second.

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

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

How the Tracks Are Organized

The BR-900CD features eight audio tracks that can be

used for recording and playback. Tracks 1 through 6 are

independent mono tracks. Tracks 7 and 8 are linked as

stereo tracks.

Tracks 7 and 8 are fixed as left and right tracks,

respectively, while fader movements, Loop Effects, and

other processes are applied in common to both tracks.

These two tracks thus make a convenient bounce

destination (p. 58).

Tracks 7 and 8 also become dedicated mastering tracks

during mastering (p. 102).

In addition to, and separate from the audio tracks, the

BR-900CD also includes dedicated stereo tracks for

playback of the internal rhythms (p. 37).

Recording/Playing Back a Song

(9) Overdubbing

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

The tracks for which the REC TRACK button is lit in green

(or alternately in orange and green) are tracks that already

have data recorded on them.

The process of listening to a previously recorded

performance while you record additional material on

another track is called “overdubbing.” By recording the bass,

guitar, and vocals on different tracks, you can then adjust the

volumes of each instrument with respect to one another,

change the left-right sound balance, exchange data, and

perform other operations.

fig.00-434a

(8)

Playing Back Recorded Music

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

fig.00-431

2. Press [PLAY].

Use the TRACK faders to adjust the volume separately

for each track.

Silencing the sound of specific tracks (Track Mute)

During playback, hold down [DELETE/MUTE] and press a

REC TRACK button that is lit in green and orange alternating

or green.

The REC TRACK button will change to blinking in orange or

green, and the sound of that track will be muted (silenced).

If you repeat the same operation, the button will return to its

previous lit state and the sound of that track will once again

be heard.

fig.00-433

345

1. Press one of REC TRACK [1]–[7/8] to select the track to

which to record.

By selecting a different track to record from the track

that you previously recorded, you can record a new part

while listening to the previously recorded part.

The status of each track can be determined from the

indicator on the button.

Off: No recorded data exists on the track.

Green: Recorded data exists on the track.

Red: The track is selected for recording.

If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the

indicator will light alternately in orange and green.

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

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

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

a suitable level.

1 2

Quick Start

3. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the

recording standby state.

Recording/Playing Back a Song

4. Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK button indicators change

from flashing in red to being continually lit and

recording begins.

[PLAY] lights up.

Only what you are currently playing is recorded to the

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

recorded.

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

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

* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one

second.

(10) Adjusting the Sound for

Each Track

You can adjust the tone, panning, and volume balance for

each track individually.

Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound

1. Press [PAN/EQ].

fig.00-434b

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

and press [ENTER].

The Pan settings screen appears.

fig.00-434d

Some tips for overdubbing

When you record new material while listening to a

recorded performance, your playing may tend to be

buried in the existing performances, making it difficult

for you to play. In this case, you can slightly lower the

faders of the playback tracks, or pan the playback tracks

to left (or right) and the sound you are playing to right

(or left) to make it easier to hear yourself.

“Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound” (p. 42)

“Changing the Position of the Input Sound (Pan)” (p. 49)

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

dial to change each track pan settings.

* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track

corresponding to the button pressed.

* Pressing [ENTER] sets this to “C00” (Center).

4. Press [EXIT] (or [PAN/EQ]) to return to the Play screen.

Tracks 7 and 8 are stereo tracks, and any pan settings that are

made apply to both of the tracks as a pair.

• When set to C00: Track 7 is panned left, and Track 8 is

panned right.

• When set to L50: Both Track 7 and Track 8 are panned

left.

• When set to R50: Both Track 7 and Track 8 are panned

right.

Recording/Playing Back a Song

Adjusting the tone (Track EQ)

“Track EQ” is an independent two-band equalizer featured

on each track that allows you to adjust the high- and low-

frequency tonal qualities separately.

1. Press [PAN/EQ].

fig.00-435a

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

and press [ENTER].

The EQ settings screen appears.

fig.00-435d

Adding width to the sound (Loop Effect)

The BR-900CD features chorus, delay, and doubling (any one

of these three can be selected at any one time) as loop effects,

and includes reverb as well. Effective use of these allows you

to add greater breadth to the sound.

What is a loop effect?

Effects connected to the send and return of mixer effects are

called “loop effects.” You can adjust the depth of the effect by

changing the send level of each mixer channel (equivalent to

the tracks of the BR-900CD).

Since the send levels for each track are separate, you can

change the depth individually. This allows you to, for

example, have a deep reverb on the vocals and slight reverb

on the drums, or any such combination.

Opposed to insert effects (p. 35), which are applied to specific

sounds, loop effects are applied to the complete track.

* You cannot use chorus, delay, and doubling simultaneously.

Any one may be selected while loop effects are in use.

1. Press [LOOP EFFECTS].

fig.00-437a

Quick Start

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

dial to turn each Track EQ on or off.

* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track

corresponding to the button pressed.

4. When changing the EQ settings, press CURSOR [ ]

repeatedly to display the parameter screen, then use the

[CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to change the

setting’s value.

fig.00-436d

For more on the settings content, refer to “Track EQ

Parameter Functions” (p. 112).

5. When you have finished making the settings, press

[EXIT] (or [PAN/EQ]) to return to the Play screen.

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “CHO/

DLY” or “REV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.00-437d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] until “FX Type” or “Type” is

displayed, then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the

loop effect.

Recording/Playing Back a Song

When using CHO/DLY

Select from “CHORUS,” “DELAY,” or “DBLN” (doubling).

fig.00-438d

When using REV

Select from “HALL” or “ROOM.”

fig.00-439d

4. If you want to change the settings for the selected

effect, press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter,

then change the setting’s value with the TIME/VALUE

dial.

fig.00-440d

6. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

adjust each track’s send level.

* Pressing a REC TRACK button moves the cursor to the track

corresponding to the button pressed.

The “send level” is the volume level of the signal sent

from each respective track to each effect, and you can

change the amount of effect applied by adjusting the

send level.

The send level for each track is also indicated in the

lower row of the display.

fig.00-443d

Send level of the each tracks

7. After you have completed adjusting the send level,

press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen

You can switch screens in the following sequence, with the

screen cycling to the next screen each time [LOOP EFFECTS]

is pressed.

For more on the settings content, refer to “Loop Effect

Parameter Functions” (p. 111).

5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to display the Send Level

settings screen.

When using CHO/DLY

fig.00-441d

When using REV

fig.00-442d

Loop Effects selection screen → Send Level screen →

Type screen → Play screen

Recording/Playing Back a Song

(

) Bouncing

(Putting multiple tracks together)

fig.00-444a

345

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

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

fig.00-444d

Recording Destination

4. Press [PLAY].

The [REC] and REC TRACK buttons stop flashing in red

and instead light solidly, and recording starts.

fig.00-447

Lit

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

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

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

To prepare for further recording after the bouncing has been

completed, the BR-900CD automatically switches to an

empty V-Track at the bounce destination.

After bouncing down to two tracks, you can use the

“Mastering Tool Kit” to eliminate discrepancies in volume

levels throughout the song and to achieve the proper low-

end balance. Refer to “Mastering” (p. 102).

Quick Start

■ : V-Tracks with recorded data.

❐ : V-Tracks without data.

“What are V-Tracks?” (p. 14)

2. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-track to which you want to record.

You can also select the CD-R/RW drive as the recording

destination. For more details, refer to “Bouncing Directly to a

CD-R/RW Disc (Direct CD Bounce)” (p. 59).

3. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the

recording standby state.

fig.00-446

Flash

(

) Turning Off the Power

To turn off the power, use the procedure described in

“Turning Off the Power” (p. 28).

Before you turn off the BR-900CD, make sure to first stop any

recording. If the BR-900CD is turned off during playback/

recording where the memory card is being accessed, the

recorded data, mixer settings, and effect patch data may be

lost.

(

)

Removing the Memory Card

The power of the BR-900CD must be turned off before

removing a memory card. If a memory card is inserted when

the power is turned on, the data in the memory card may be

destroyed, or the memory card may become unusable.

MEMO

Section 1

Recording

and

Playback

Recording

Selecting the Recording Track

1. Press either [1]–[7/8] at REC TRACK to select the

recording track.

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

fig.01-101

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

Off: No recorded data exists on the track.

Green: Recorded data exists on track.

Red: The track is selected for recording.

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

If INPUT SELECT [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] or [MIC] are lit

fig.01-102

Since the input is mono, the recording is normally performed

as a mono recording onto one track. Press one of TRACK [1]–

[6] at REC TRACK to select the one track to which to record.

However, if you want to record in stereo to increase the effect

of insert effects, you can simultaneously press the [1] and [2],

[3] and [4], or [5] and [6], REC TRACK buttons for stereo

recording onto two tracks.

In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always

produce stereo recordings.

fig.01-103

(Recording in Mono)

(Recording in Stereo)

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

fig.01-104

Since the input is stereo, the recording is normally performed

on two tracks. Press either REC TRACK [1] or [2] to select

tracks 1 and 2, or [3] or [4] to select tracks 3 and 4.

However, if you want to mix together the left and right

channels being input onto one track, with tracks 1 and 2

selected, press REC TRACK [1] again to select track 1. Using

the same procedure, you can select any track 1 to 6 to be the

track to which to record.

In addition, Tracks 7/8 are stereo tracks, so they always

produce stereo recordings.

Recording

Changing V-Tracks

The BR-900CD is a eight-track multitrack recorder, and each

track consists of eight V-Tracks. You can select any one of

these V-Tracks for recording or playback.

Therefore, by making use of the many V-Tracks, you can use

the BR-900CD just as if it were a 64-track multitrack recorder.

This allows a wide range of uses, such as recording one take

of a guitar solo or vocal, and then recording another take

without having to erase the first one. You can also then take

just the portions of the V-Tracks that you like and put them

together onto one track.

“Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)” (p. 67))

1. Press [V-TRACK].

fig.01-105

The V-Track Selection screen appears. This screen shows the numbers of the selected V-Tracks for each track.

fig.01-106d

Changing the Position of the Input Sound (Pan)

When you record new material while listening to a recorded

performance, your playing may tend to be buried in the

existing performances, making it difficult for you to play.

If this is the case, you can change the positioning (or

panning) of the INPUT (the instrument you are playing) and

record it so that it is not buried underneath the other sounds.

1. Press [PAN/EQ].

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

and press [ENTER].

The PAN settings screen appears.

fig.01-107d

Section 1

■ : V-Tracks with recorded data.

❐ : V-Tracks without data.

2. Use the REC TRACK [1]–[7/8] to select the track to be

altered.

* You can also select tracks with CURSOR [ ] [ ].

3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and change the V-Track.

4. After you finish changing the V-Track,

press [V-TRACK] (or [EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] to display “IN.”

fig.01-108d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the pan settings.

The pan settings made here are automatically applied to the track that you are recording to, so that after recording is complete, you can listen to the track with the same pan as that when it was recorded.

5. Press [PAN/EQ] (or [EXIT]) to return to the Play screen.

Pan the playback tracks to left (or right) and the sound you

are playing to right (or left) to make it easier to hear yourself.

Recording

Recording Operations

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

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

fig.01-109d

2. Press [REC].

[REC] flashes in red and the BR-900CD enters the recording standby state.

fig.01-110

Flash

3. Press [PLAY].

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

fig.01-111

Lit

* The following operations cannot be used, or are disabled, while

the recorder is in use (during recording and playback).

• Recording patterns

• Editing arrangements

• Selecting drum kits

• Switching to the USB screen

• Switching to the Tone Load screen

• Switching to the Song Selection screen

• Switching to the Song New screen

• Switching to the Song Information screen

• Switching to the Edit Song screen

• Track Editing

• Switching to the Sync screen

• Switching to the Initialize screen

• Operating the CD-R/RW

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

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

* You cannot play back sounds recorded for less than one

second.

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

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

processed.

Repeating Playback (Repeat)

By using the “Repeat function” you can repeatedly play back

a specified part. Repeating playback allows you to check the

mixing balance or perform loop recordings (p. 56) with the

punch in/out functions.

The position in the song where [REPEAT] is pressed first

becomes repeat start point (A), and the position where it is

pressed a second time becomes repeat end point (B). The

portion between the two points is then repeated during

playback.

fig.01-201

Repeat

Time

Repeat Start

(A)

Press [REPEAT] again to cancel the repeat function and

delete the start and stop points.

Repeat End

(B)

Setting the Repeat Portion

1. Enter the repeat start point (A).

Move to the position where you want the repeat to start and press [REPEAT].

fig.01-202

2. After registering the repeat start point (A), register the

repeat end point (B).

Move to the position where you want the repeat to end and press [REPEAT].

fig.01-203

That position becomes repeat end point (B).

The [REPEAT] indicator lights, telling you that the repeat end point (B) has been registered.

To re-do the registration, press [REPEAT] once again.

The [REPEAT] indicator goes out, and the registered repeat start point (A) and end point (B) are deleted.

Then press [REPEAT] again and register repeat start point (A) and end point (B) as desired.

* There must be at least one second between repeat start point

(A) and repeat end point (B). It is not possible to set the end

point less than one second away from the start point.

* If you press [REPEAT] at a position before the repeat start

point (A), that earlier position is then set as the repeat start

point (A).

3. If you want to save the settings in the currently selected

song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].

Section 1

The position is set as repeat start point (A).

The [REPEAT] indicator begins to flash, telling you that the repeat start point (A) has been registered.

If you wish to re-do the registration, you can cancel the registered location by pressing [REPEAT] when the current location is the same as the repeat start point (A).

If the current location is beyond the repeat start point (A), press [REPEAT] twice to cancel the registration.

The [REPEAT] indicator goes out, and the registered repeat start point (A) and end point (B) are deleted.

“Saving the Current Settings to the Song (Song Save)” (p. 79)

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

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

processed.

Repeating Playback (Repeat)

Setting the Repeat Portion with Accurate Timing

Normally, the repeat start and end points are registered at

the exact position where [REPEAT] is pressed. This may

make it difficult for you to set the repeat portion exactly as

you desire.

If this is the case, you can use the quantize function to have

the time [REPEAT] is pressed be adjusted to the timing of the

song.

The quantize function allows you to set the timing in one-

measure units.

Perform the procedure given below to use the quantize

function.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-204d

When the repeat portion is set, you can use the following

functions to edit your recorded track data.

• Copying the repeat portion (p. 67)

• Moving the repeat portion (p. 70)

• Erasing the repeat portion (p. 73)

Before using these functions, you can use the quantize

function to set the repeat portion with accurate timing.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “AB Qtz,” and turn

the TIME/VALUE dial to turn the setting on.

When off, the quantize function will not work.

fig.01-205d

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

* Changing the tempo after having made the quantize function

settings in a repeated portion will result in timing

discrepancies between the repeat start and end points and the

beginnings and ends of measures.

* You can set the repeat portion to one measure by pressing

[REPEAT] twice at the same position.

Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)

You may occasionally make a mistake while recording, or the

performance may not turn out as you expect. In this case, you

can punch in/out to re-record only the portion that is

mistaken.

Changing to recording during the playback of a song is

referred to as punching in, and changing from recording to

playback is referred to as punching out.

Therefore, punch in at the location where you want to begin

the re-recording, and punch out at the location where you

want the re-recording to end.

fig.01-301

Playback PlaybackRecording

Time

Start

[

PLAY

With your BR-900CD, you can choose from manual or

automatic punching in/out.

* You can use the Undo function (p. 57) to revert to the

condition before re-recording.

* The data prior to punch-in/out will remain on the memory

card without being erased. If this data is no longer needed, in

order to use the memory card effectively, use the song optimize

function (p. 78) to delete unneeded data from the memory card.

Punch-In

][

REC

Punch-Out

][

REC

Stop

STOP

]

Manually Punching In/Out

Manually punching in and out using [REC]

As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you

are manually punching in and out to re-record a portion of

track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.

1. Press REC TRACK [1].

REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.

2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.

fig.01-302

3. Start playback and adjust the volume of the input

source using the INPUT LEVEL knob.

Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input source and adjust the volume of the input source using the INPUT LEVEL knob so that it is the same level as the track.

4. Move to a position before where you want to start re-

recording and press [PLAY] to start playback.

5. Press [REC] to punch in at the location where you want

to start recording.

The BR-900CD starts recording.

Section 1

You can use the button on the BR-900CD or a foot switch to

punch in or out.

When you are playing an instrument and performing the

recording by yourself, it may be difficult to punch in or out

using the button on the BR-900CD. If this is the case, you can

use a separately sold foot-switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2,

etc.) and use your feet to punch in and out.

* When using manual punch-in/out, you need to allow for an

interval of at least one second between the punch-in and

punch-out points.

6. To punch out, press [REC] (or [PLAY]) again.

Each time you press [REC], you punch in and punch out, so if there is another location that you want to redo, then you can punch in again at that location using the same procedure.

7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.

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

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

processed.

8. Listen to the re-recorded results.

Return the song to a point earlier than you re-recorded, and play it back.

Adjust the volume of track 1 using the TRACK fader.

Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)

Manually punching in and out using a foot switch

In operating the foot switch during playback of a song

(manual patch in and out), press the foot switch once to

punch in, then press it again to punch out.

In order to use a foot switch

When you are using a foot switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2,

etc.) to punch in and out, connect the foot switch to the

FOOT SW jack on the BR-900CD and change the function of

the FOOT SW jack by following the procedure given below.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-303d

Auto Punching In and Out

Automatically punching in and out at predetermined

locations (or times) in the song is referred to as “auto

punching in/out.”

When you want to punch in and out at accurate times or

when you want to concentrate on playing rather than

punching in and out manually, the auto punch in/out

function is very useful.

Specifying the area for auto punching in/out

Before you begin recording, you must register the locations

at which punch-in and punch-out will occur automatically.

1. Register the location where you want to punch in.

Move the location where you want to punch in and press AUTO PUNCH [IN] to register that location for automatic punch in.

At this time, the AUTO PUNCH [IN] indicator lights, telling you that the punch-in position is registered.

fig.01-305

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and select “Foot SW.”

fig.01-304d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select “PUNCH”

(PUNCH IN/OUT).

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

* If the AUTO PUNCH [IN] indicator is lit, you will

automatically move to the registered punch-in time when this

button is pressed.

2. Register the location where you want to punch out.

Move the location where you want to punch out and press AUTO PUNCH [OUT] to register that location for automatic punch out.

At this time, the AUTO PUNCH [OUT] indicator lights, telling you that the punch-out position is registered.

fig.01-306

* If the AUTO PUNCH [OUT] indicator is lit, you will

automatically move to the registered punch-out time when this

button is pressed.

If you want to punch in/out at a previously set locator point,

press [LOCATOR] to move to the locator point (p. 64), and

press AUTO PUNCH [IN] or AUTO PUNCH [OUT].

Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)

Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location

■ To erase an auto punch-in location, press and hold

AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] and then press [IN].

■ To erase an auto punch-out location, press and hold

AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] and then press [OUT].

When the settings are erased, the AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF],

[IN], and [OUT] indicators go out.

* If you want to save the auto punch in/out settings in the

currently selected song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].

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

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

processed.

How to record

As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you

are using the auto punch in/out to re-record a portion of

track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.

6. Press [REC] to place the BR-900CD in recording

standby and then press [PLAY].

Recording automatically starts at the auto punch-in location, so start playing what you want to record.

At the point you specified for punch-out, the track will automatically change back to play mode.

7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.

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

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

processed.

8. Listen to the re-recorded results.

Return the song to a point earlier than you re-recorded, and play it back.

Adjust the volume of track 1 using the TRACK fader.

Section 1

1. Press REC TRACK [1].

REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.

2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.

fig.01-307

3. Make sure that the AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] indicator

is dark.

If it is lit, press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] to make the indicator go dark.

4. Start playback and adjust the volume of the input

source using the INPUT LEVEL knob.

Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input source and adjust the volume of the input source using the INPUT LEVEL knob so that it is the same level as the track.

5. Move to a position before where you want to start re-

recording and press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF].

The indicator lights up, showing that the auto punch in and out have been set.

Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)

Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location (Loop Recording)

The repeat function (p. 51) allows you to play a certain

portion of a song (the loop portion) over and over again.

If you used auto punch in/out together with the repeat

function, the portion will be repeated so the result of the

recording can be heard right away.

If the recording did not sound as you wished, simply press

[REC] and redo the recording.

Using the repeat function and auto punch in/out together in

this manner to repeatedly perform recording is known as

“loop recording.”

* For details on how to set the portion where recording will

occur (the portion between the punch-in and punch-out

positions), refer to “Auto punching in and out” above.

Setting the portion to be repeated

Before you begin recording, you will need to set the starting

and ending position of the portion to be repeated.

How to record

As an example of use, the explanation below assumes you

are using the auto punch in/out to re-record a portion of

track 1, which is a track to which you have already recorded.

1. Press REC TRACK [1].

REC TRACK [1] lights alternately in orange and green.

2. Place the fader for track 1 at the location shown below.

fig.01-309

3. Use the repeat function (p. 51) to repeat the playback of

the song and adjust the volume of the input source using the INPUT LEVEL knob.

Listen to the track you will be re-recording and the input source and adjust the volume of the input source so that it is the same level as the track.

4. Press [STOP].

* The portion to be repeated should contain the portion that you

wish to re-record (the portion between the punch-in and

punch-out points).

fig.01-308

Repeat

Recording

Repeat Start

(A)

If the portion to be re-recorded is not fully contained in the

repeat portion, the recording may not start or end as desired.

Punch-In Punch-Out Repeat End

PlaybackPlayback

Time

(B)

5. Press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF].

The indicator lights, showing that the auto punch in and out have been set.

6. When you are ready to record, press [REC], then press

[PLAY] to begin recording.

After you press [PLAY], you can record from the time the first punch-in is reached until the time the punch-out is reached. Re-record the portion as desired.

When the song is repeated, you can check the result of what you just recorded. If the recording is not satisfactory, press [REC] and perform the recording again.

7. Press [STOP] to stop recording.

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

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

processed.

8. Press [REPEAT] to make the button indicator go dark.

9. Press AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF] to make the indicator

go dark.

Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)

Occasionally when the recording you make may not turn out

as you wish, or the settings you make for an editing

operation are incorrect, and you want to reverse what you

have done. At these times, you can use the “Undo function.”

The Undo function reverses the action you have just

performed and returns you to the status you were in

beforehand. To reverse an Undo, you must use the “Redo

function.”

For example, suppose you are punching in to loop record

and record over the same location twice. To undo the

recording you just performed and return to the first

recording, you would use the Undo function.

To then reverse the Undo and return to the condition that

you were in immediately after the second recording, you

would use the Redo function.

* After you have performed an Undo, you can only perform a

Redo (you cannot perform an Undo again).

* If you record something, or carry out Track Edit after

performing an Undo, it will no longer be possible to perform a

Redo.

* Undos only affect audio data recorded to the tracks. You

cannot undo changes made to parameter settings, or data other

than audio data.

* Keep in mind that the history of all operations you’ve carried

out with respect to the recorded data will be cleared as soon as

you carry out a Song Optimize (p. 78). This means that once

you execute Song Optimize, you’ll no longer be able to perform

an undo.

Reversing the Last Operation (Undo)

1. Press [UNDO/REDO].

“UNDO?” appears.

fig.01-401d

2. To execute Undo, press [ENTER] (YES).

Press [ENTER] to reverse the last performed recording or editing operation.

If you decide not to Undo, press [EXIT] (NO).

Canceling the Undo (Redo)

To reverse the Undo you just executed, perform a Redo.

1. Press [UNDO/REDO].

“REDO?” appears.

fig.01-402d

Section 1

2. To execute Redo, press [ENTER] (YES).

The Undo you just performed is reversed.

If you decide not to Redo, press [EXIT] (NO).

Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)

Although the BR-900CD allows the simultaneous playback of

eight tracks, when you run out of tracks, the BR-900CD also

lets you copy the recordings of multiple tracks together onto

one track (V-Track). This is called “bounce” (also known as

bounce recording or ping-pong recording). By combining

multiple tracks in this way, you can free up other tracks in

order to record additional performances.

In bounce mode, you can play back eight tracks

simultaneously and record them all to a single, separate

V-Track.

When input sources are selected with INPUT SELECT,

you can have those sounds recorded together.

Furthermore, you can include the sounds from the

Rhythm in the recording.

fig.01-601

TRACK 8-V1

TRACK 7-V1

TRACK 6-V1

TRACK 5-V1

TRACK 4-V1

TRACK 3-V1

TRACK 2-V1

TRACK 1-V1

INPUT Rhythm

Track 1–8

TRACK 8-V2

TRACK 7-V2

Separate V-Track

RHYTHM

The explanation below uses an example of mixing the

monaural recording on tracks 1 and 2 and the stereo

recording on tracks 3 and 4, and bouncing them to V-Track 2

of tracks 3 and 4.

1. Set the pan for tracks 1 and 2 to the locations you

desire, set the pan for track 3 all the way to the left (L50), and the pan for track 4 all the way to the right (R50).

“Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound” (p. 42)

2. Play back the song and adjust the volumes for the

tracks 1 to 4 using the REC TRACK faders.

The overall volume is adjusted by the MASTER fader. At this time, raise the volume as high as possible without allowing the sound to distort.

Lower the faders for the tracks that you do not want to mix.

* When using bounce recording, you can record the sounds with

insert effects (p. 84), loop effects (p. 108), Track EQ (p. 110),

or Pitch Correction (p. 114) applied. When using the insert

effects, refer to “Changing How the Insert Effects are Used

According to the Mode” (p. 87).

3. Press [STOP].

4. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly until “BOUNCE” is

indicated for REC MODE at the left of the screen.

The INPUT SELECT indicator goes out, and the input source is automatically muted. This prevents the input source from being mixed in and recorded during bounce recording.

* If you wish to mix an input source as part of the bounce

recording, press [INPUT SELECT] to select the desired input

source. At this time, you can apply loop effects (p. 108) to the

sound of the input source.

5. If you want to mix in the sound of the Rhythm as well,

increase the Rhythm fader.

If you do not want to record the Rhythm, lower the fader.

Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)

6. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the recording-destination track/V-Track.

Here, set this to “34V2” (V-Track 2 of Tracks 3 and 4).

fig.01-602d

Recording destination

■ : V-Tracks with recorded data.

❐ : V-Tracks without data.

(When bouncing while recording in mono)

If you turn the TIME/VALUE dial at this time, the screen for specifying the track for mono recording is displayed.

fig.01-603d

Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc

Section 1

(Direct CD Bounce)

With the BR-900CD, you can bounce data directly to a CD-R/

RW disc instead of the audio tracks. This is a convenient way

to keep a copy of song sketches after recording them.

• The Rhythm and Tone Load functions cannot be used

when tracks are bounced directly to a CD. Only the

audio tracks are bounced.

• Due to differences in the characteristics of CD-R/RW

discs, there is no way to ensure 100% error-free writing.

For this reason, the bouncing may be discontinued if an

error occurs in writing to the CD-R/RW disc. Never use

this feature with your important recordings.

1. Prepare a blank CD-R/RW disc or a CD-R/RW disc to

which data has been written on the BR-900CD, but that is not yet finalized (p. 143).

2. Place the CD-R/RW disc in the tray.

The CD-R/RW drive‘s indicator begins flashing.

Wait until the indicator stops flashing.

7. After pressing [ZERO] to return to the time location

00:00:00-00.0, press [REC] and then press [PLAY] to start bounce recording.

8. When you are finished recording, press [STOP].

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

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

processed.

9. Lower all TRACK faders except those for Tracks 3 and

4, press [PLAY], and then check the sounds bounced to Tracks 3 and 4.

* The pan for tracks 3 and 4, where the music was bounced, is

set all the way to the left and right respectively.

10. If you want to save the settings in the currently selected

song, hold down [STOP], and press [REC].

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

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

processed.

3. Press [REC MODE] a number of times until the

BOUNCE indicator lights.

The BR-900CD is switched to BOUNCE mode.

fig.01-604d

4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select “CD.”

fig.01-605d

* If you wish to mix an input source as part of the bounce

recording, press [INPUT SELECT] to select the desired input

source. See “Selecting the Input Source and Bouncing the

Recording to a CD-R/RW” (p. 60).

Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)

5. Press [REC].

The CD-R/RW drive’s motor begins spinning.

“Now Checking...” appears in the display.

The message disappears approximately ten seconds later, indicating that preparations for bouncing have been completed.

• In contrast to normal recording, you cannot press [REC]

(manual punch in) after first pressing [PLAY].

• The moment [REC] is pressed, a region with a minimum

of one song is created on the disc. Note that even if you

press [STOP] at this point without bouncing any tracks,

the song cannot be deleted.

6. Press [PLAY].

[PLAY] and [REC] light, and bouncing to the CD-R/RW disc begins.

The sounds are written to the CD-R/RW disc exactly as they are played back.

7. Press [STOP] when you reach the end of the song.

“Keep power on! Closing Track...” appears in the display. The message disappears, indicating that the bouncing have been completed.

Several seconds may be necessary before you can proceed with the next operation.

Selecting the Input Source and Bouncing the Recording to a CD-R/RW

You can simultaneously select the input source sounds and

record when bouncing directly to a CD, just as you can when

bouncing tracks in the normal manner.

1. Carry out Steps 1–4 in “Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/

RW Disc (Direct CD Bounce)” (p. 59).

2. Press one of the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the

input source you want.

The button for the selected input source lights up, and the sounds of the input source become audible.

3. Carry out Step 5 and the subsequent steps in

“Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc (Direct CD Bounce)” (p. 59)

The input source sound is mixed with the sounds played back from the tracks and bounced to the CD-R/RW disc.

You can also bounce only the input source sound to the CD

by completely lowering track faders 1–6 and 7/8 and the

RHYTHM faders.

8. To check the results of the bouncing, play the disc back

as an audio CD (p. 142).

9. To enable playback of the bounced tracks on a

conventional audio CD player, finalize the disc (p. 143).

Finalizing the CD-R/RW disc allows the content to be heard

using a regular CD player but prevents any further bouncing

or writing of tracks to the disc. Do not finalize the disc if you

want to bounce or write other tracks to it.

Loading Songs Created with the BR-864/BR-532

You can load songs created with the BR-864 or BR-532 into

the BR-900CD via memory cards.

Loading Songs Created with the BR-864

First, save the song data created with the BR-864 to a

memory card, then insert the memory card into the BR-

900CD.

Once you record, edit, or set parameters for imported BR-864

song data, that particular song data can no longer be used by

the BR-864.

To protect against accidental recording or editing, song

protect (p. 79) is automatically switched on for imported BR-

864 song data.

If you can accept the fact that you will no longer be able to

use the song data with the BR-864, you can switch song

protect off, then carry out recording or editing.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

The Song Select screen is appeared.

The song protect icon ( ) is indicated for the BR-864 songs.

Section 1

To record or edit, turn off song protect (p. 79).

When you turn off song protect, “Overwrite OK?” appears in

the display; press [ENTER] (YES). Song protect is switched

off, and the data is simultaneously converted to BR-900CD

format. After this step is executed, the song data can no

longer be used with the BR-864.

Loading Songs Created with the BR-532

When copying song data created with the BR-532 from

SmartMedia to a BR-900CD memory card, you can load the

data as a BR-900CD song.

Reading BR-532 data requires a PC with a SmartMedia

reader and CompactFlash writer connected.

First, copy the data on the BR-532 memory card

(SmartMedia) to the PC with the SmartMedia reader, and use

the CompactFlash writer to copy that data from the PC to a

BR-900CD memory card.

Then insert the memory card containing the copy of the

desired data into the BR-900CD.

1. Press [UTILITY].

3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the song to be

loaded.

4. Press [ENTER].

The song data is loaded.

Patches employing the “Guitar Synth” algorithm of the BR-

864 are replaced by “P001” when loaded.

The “Harmonist” of the BR-864 are replaced by “Flanger”

when loaded.

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

and press [ENTER].

The Song Select screen is appeared.

3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the song to be

loaded.

4. Press [ENTER].

The song data is loaded.

The data remains in BR-532 format immediately after

loading. Once the loaded song is saved, the data is converted

(p. 79) to BR-900CD format.

Displaying the Song Information

Displaying the Remaining Available Recording Time

Follow the procedure below to either display the elapsed

recording time in the recording standby and recording

screens.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-901d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Remain Inf,” and

turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ON.”

fig.01-902d

Displaying the Memory Card Usage

Follow the procedure below to display the current condition

of the memory card being used.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.01-904d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the parameter to be

displayed.

Name of the currently selected song

fig.01-905d

ON: Displays the remaining available recording

time in “minutes: seconds.”

OFF: Doesn’t display the remaining available

recording time.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

* When [REC] is pressed in the Play screen, putting the BR-

900CD into record standby ([REC] flashes), the remaining

recording time is displayed in the TIME area.

fig.01-903d

Song’s data type and memory used (Size: MB)

fig.01-906d

Data Type

HiFi (MT2): High-quality recording type

STD (LV1): Standard recording type

LONG (LV2): Long recording type

Remaining memory

fig.01-907d

* The song sizes are displayed in units of 1M = 1,000,000 bytes.

The size displayed is an approximation.

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

to the Play screen.

Section 2

Editing

Registering Time (Locator)

Using the locator function, you can register any desired time

in a song as a “locator point” so that you can jump to that

point later with just the press of a button.

This function is quite useful during editing.

Registering a Locator Point

1. At the Play screen, move to the location where you

want to register the locator point.

2. Press [LOCATOR].

When the [LOCATOR] indicator lights up, registration is

complete.

fig.02-101

Moving to the Locator Point

1. Press [LOCATOR].

This moves you to the time in the song registered as a

locator point.

Deleting a Locator Point

1. Press and hold AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF], then press

[LOCATOR].

The locator point is deleted.

Search for the Music’s Start and End (Scrub/Preview)

Scrub function

When editing a sound, some times you need to know exactly

where the sound starts, or exactly where the recording with

an auto punch in starts.

To enable you to find these points accurately, the BR-900CD

is equipped with the Scrub function.

When you use the Scrub function during playback (called

“scrubbing”), the portion from your before or after the

current location (approximately 45 msec) is played back and

repeated.

Preview function

With the Preview function, you can playback the one-second

portion of the song before or after your current position.

By using this together with the Scrub function, at the same

time slowly moving your current position in the song, it

becomes easy to find the exact transition point from one

phrase to the next.

fig.02-201

Now Time

Sound Data

Scrubbing to Find the Music Starting/Ending Point

1. Hold down [STOP] and press [PLAY].

The [PLAY] indicator begins flashing and scrubbing

starts.

At this time, the Track 1–7/8 level meters are displayed.

The “ ” (SCRUB TO) and “ ” (SCRUB FROM)

displayed at the TEMPO position in the screen are the

scrub points with respect to the current position.

When the cursor is set under the scrub point, it is

possible to change scrub point by TIME/VALUE dial.

fig.02-202d

fig.02-203d

Section 2

SCRUB

Approx. 45 msec

PREVIEW

Approx. 1.0 msec Approx. 1.0 msec

SCRUB

FROM

PREVIEW

FROM

Time

You can press [PLAY] to preview the material to or from the

currently selected scrub point.

PREVIEW FROM

PREVIEW TO

To mute the sound of a particular track, hold down

[DELETE/MUTE] and press the relevant REC TRACK

button so it starts blinking.

2. Slowly turn the TIME/VALUE dial to move the current

position and search for the starting point of the phrase

(e.g., where sound is first emitted).

3. After you find the exact point where the music starts,

press [STOP] to stop scrubbing.

You can now press [LOCATOR] to register a locator point so

that you can find the point easily later.

Search for the Music’s Start and End (Scrub/Preview)

Changing the Scrub Points

Besides switching the scrub point in the Play screen (p. 65),

you can also use the following method to switch the scrub

point.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-204d

Enabling Use of the Preview Function with [REW] and [FF]

Besides using [PLAY] for the Preview function (p. 65), you

can also set the unit so that [REW] and [FF] can be used with

the Preview function.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-206d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “FROM/TO,” and

turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change scrub points.

fig.02-205d

TO: Scrubs to your current position.

FROM: Scrubs from your current position.

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

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

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

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

processed.

3. Press CURSOR [ ] to select “Preview SW,” and turn

the TIME/VALUE dial to set “ON.”

fig.02-207d

This enables use of the Preview function.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

You can temporarily switch to Preview during scrub with the

following operations.

Press [REW]: PREVIEW TO

Press [FF]: PREVIEW FROM

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

The BR-900CD allows you to edit your songs by performing

editing functions such as copying and moving data recorded

on the tracks.

About the Measure/Time Specification screen

Measures and time are specified in the “S” (Start), “E”

(End), and “T” (To) screens in Track Edit as shown

below.

fig.02-301d

S (Start) / E (End) / T (To)

(Ex.)

Hours

Data is saved in its edited form when you return to the Play

screen from the Track Edit screen.

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

upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is

being processed.

BeatMeasure

Seconds Sub Fram

Minutes

Frame

Copying the repeated portion (AB)

Perform the procedure given below to copy the portion from

the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).

Ex. 1: Copying twice to the same track

fig.02-302

Repeat

Start (A)

Ex. 2: Copying twice to another track

fig.02-303

Repeat Start (A)

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-304d

Repeat End (B)

Repeat

End (B)

TO Time

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To copy, move, or erase repeated portions, you first need to

set the portion to be repeated, using the procedure described

on p. 51.

Copying Data (Track Copy)

Track Copy allows you to copy a specific part of data and

then place it in a different location.

You can perform editing operations such as copying the data

on a track all at once, or copying the data from a specified

part as many times as you wish.

If, for example, you want to use a phrase from a certain track,

or have the same phrase repeated again and again, the copy

function will help save you time.

* If data exists at the position being copied to, that data will be

overwritten.

* The portion being copied must be longer than 1.0 seconds long.

If the copied portion is 1.0 seconds or less, no sound will be

heard even if the copy is carried out.

The three types of Track Copy are given below.

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-305d

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-306d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/V-

Track to copy to.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-307d

7. Use [CURSOR] and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to

specify the time of the beginning of the location “T”

(To) where you want the copied data to be placed.

8. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-308d

Copying by specifying the time (TME/MES)

Perform the procedure given below to copy the portion

between specific times.

Ex. 1: Copying twice to the same track

fig.02-309

START END TO Time

Ex. 2: Copying twice to another track

fig.02-310

START END TO Time

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-311d

9. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of

copies you want to be placed.

10. When you are ready to execute the copy, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

11. Press [ENTER].

The copy is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-312d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and

press [ENTER].

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

fig.02-319d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/V-

Track to copy to.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-314d

7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you

want to copy.

8. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-315d

13. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of

copies you want to be placed.

14. When you are ready to execute the copy, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

15. Press [ENTER].

The copy is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may

appear to show that there is a discrepancy between the actual

current position and the position displayed. If you specify the

locations using measures, specify the locations at each screen

using the TIME/VALUE dial to eliminate the discrepancy.

You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO],

[STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/

OUT].

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9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the

ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to copy.

10. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-316d

11. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To)

where you want the copied data to be placed.

12. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-317d

Copying a complete track (ALL)

Perform the procedure given below to copy the complete

recorded data from one track to another.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-318d

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

and press [ENTER].

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

fig.02-319d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-320d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to copy from, and track/V-

Track to copy to.

6. When you are ready to execute the copy, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

Moving Data (Track Move)

Track Move allows you to move a specific portion of data to

a different location.

* After the data is moved, the location it was in will be left

empty.

The three types of Track Move are given below.

Moving the repeated portion (AB)

Perform the procedure given below to move the portion from

the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).

Ex. 1: Moving to the same track

fig.02-321

Repeat

Start (A)

Ex. 2: Moving to another track

fig.02-322

Repeat End (B)

TO Time

7. Press [ENTER].

The copy is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

Repeat

Start (A)

Repeat

Start (B)

TO Time

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-323d

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“MOV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.02-324d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-325d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/V-

Track to move to.

Moving by specifying the time (TME/MES)

Perform the procedure given below to move the portion

between specific times.

Ex. 1: Moving to the same track

fig.02-327

START END TO Time

Ex. 2: Moving to another track

fig.02-328

START END TO Time

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6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-326d

7. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

specify the time of the beginning of the location “T”

(To) where you want the data to be moved.

8. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

9. Press [ENTER].

Move Event is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-329d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“MOV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.02-330d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and

press [ENTER].

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

fig.02-331d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/VTrack to move to.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-332d

7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you want to move.

8. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-333d

* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may

appear to show that there is a discrepancy between the actual

current position and the position displayed. If you specify the

locations using measures, specify the locations at each screen

using the TIME/VALUE dial to eliminate the discrepancy.

You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO],

[STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/

OUT].

Moving a complete track (ALL)

Perform the procedure given below to move the complete

data from one track to another.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-335d

9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the

ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to move.

10. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-334d

11. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To) where you want the data moved.

12. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

13. Press [ENTER].

Move Event is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“MOV,” and press [ENTER].

fig.02-336d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-337d

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to move from, and track/V-

Track to move to.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-338d

7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the time of the beginning of the location “T” (To)

where you want the data to be moved.

8. When you are ready to execute the move, press [ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

9. Press [ENTER].

Move Event is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

Erasing Data (Track Erase)

Track Erase allows you to erase a specific part of data. Even if

data exists after the specified part, it will not be moved

forward to fill the gap left by the erasure. Like a normal tape

recorder, erasing can be considered covering unwanted data

by recording emptiness.

* Do not leave a portion of less than 1.0 seconds in length after

the erased portion. If a portion that short does remain, it will

end up being silent.

The three types of Track Erase are given below.

Erasing the repeated portion (AB)

Perform the procedure given below to erase the portion from

the repeat start (A) to the repeat end (B).

fig.02-339

Section 2

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

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

processed.

Repeat

Start (A)

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-304d

Repeat End (B)

Time

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

and press [ENTER].

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

fig.02-341d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AB” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-342d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to erase from.

6. When you are ready to execute the erasure, press [ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

Erasing by specifying the time (TME/MES)

Perform the procedure given below to erase the portion

between specific times.

fig.02-343

START END Time

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-334d

7. Press [ENTER].

The erasure is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-345d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “TME/MES” and

press [ENTER].

fig.02-346d

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to erase from.

6. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-347d

7. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the beginning of the portion “S” (Start) of data you

want to erase.

8. Press [ENTER].

fig.02-348d4

Erasing a complete track (ALL)

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-349d

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-350d

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9. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify

the ending of the portion “E” (End) of data you want to

erase.

10. When you are ready to execute the erasure, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

11. Press [ENTER].

The erasure is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

* After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may

appear to show that there is a discrepancy between the actual

current position and the position displayed. If you specify the

locations using measures, specify the locations at each screen

using the TIME/VALUE dial to eliminate the discrepancy.

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ALL” and press

[ENTER].

fig.02-351d

5. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the track/V-Track to erase.

6. When you are ready to execute the erasure, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

You can also enter the time using [LOCATOR], [ZERO],

[STOP] + [REW], [STOP] + [FF], and AUTO PUNCH [IN/

OUT].

7. Press [ENTER].

The erasure is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

Exchanging Data (Track Exchange)

Perform the procedure given below to exchange the data

between two tracks.

Example: exchanging all the data on track 1 with all the

data on track 2

fig.02-352

Track 1

Track 2

Track 1

Track 2

1. Press [UTILITY].

Time

5. When you are ready to execute the exchange, press

[ENTER].

The display will ask “Are you sure?,” so that you can

confirm the operation.

6. Press [ENTER].

The exchange is executed.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-353d

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.R08-27

4. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the two tracks/V-Tracks to exchange data.

Organizing the Songs You’ve Recorded

Copying a Song (Song Copy)

Follow the procedure below to copy the currently selected

song.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-401d

Erasing Songs (Song Erase)

Follow the procedure below to erase a song from the

memory card.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-403d

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

and press [ENTER].

The Copy Song screen appears.

fig.02-402d

If “Card Full!” appears

If this message appears before the copy, it means that

there is insufficient space on the memory card to

complete the copy. Delete any unnecessary recording

from the memory card.

4. Press [ENTER].

The copy is executed. When the copy has been

completed, “Completed!” appears in the display, and

you are returned to the Play screen.

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

and press [ENTER].

The Erase Song screen appears.

fig.02-404d

4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select the song to be

erased.

5. After selecting the song to erase, press [ENTER].

“Are you sure?” appears.

6. To continue with the erasure, press [ENTER] (YES).

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

[UTILITY]).

7. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly)

repeatedly to return to the Play screen.

* If you erase a song currently being used, the song on the

memory card with the lowest number is selected. If there are no

other songs on the card, a new song is created.

Organizing the Songs You’ve Recorded

Saving Memory on the Memory Card (Song Optimize)

When you perform overdubbing or punch-in/out, the data

that you rewrite (replace) actually remains on the memory

card. In some cases, this unwanted data may occupy a

significant amount of space on the memory card. This will

cause the time available for recording to be less than it

should be.

By performing a “Song Optimize,” you can have the BR-

900CD erase any unnecessary data on the memory card and

increase the unused space.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-405d

* Depending on the situation, an appreciable length of time may

be required for Optimize to be completed. This is not a

malfunction. Do not turn off the power until Optimize has

completed.

* After you execute Optimize, it is not possible to undo/redo to

revert to the state before executing Optimize.

Naming Songs (Song Name)

When a new song is created, it is automatically given a name

such as “SONG 0001.” With your BR-900CD, you can use

“Song Name” to give each song a name, which helps you

manage and organize your songs.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-407d

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

and press [ENTER].

“Are you sure?” appears in the display.

fig.02-406d

4. To continue with the optimization, press [ENTER]

(YES).

The Song Optimize function is carried out. When

completed, “Completed!” appears in the display, and

you are returned to the Play screen.

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

[UTILITY]).

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“NAM,” and press [ENTER].

The name of the song (Song Name) appears in the

display.

fig.02-408d

4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the

character you want to change.

5. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the character.

* You can switch between upper case and lower case characters

by pressing [ENTER].

6. After the name is properly entered, press [UTILITY] (or

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

Organizing the Songs You’ve Recorded

Protecting a Song (Song Protect)

You can imagine situations where, after taking care to create

a song, you accidentally overwrite it with a recording,

deleting the performance itself.

To prevent such accidents, you can protect song data so that

it cannot be rewritten accidentally (Song Protect).

* The following operations are not available when a song is

protected.

• Editing a song name

• Erasing a song

• Song Optimize

• Editing a digital copy protect

• Initializing the Rhythm (arrangements/patterns/

drum kits)

• Initializing effects (song patches)

• Initialize All

• Arrangement/Pattern Edit

• Importing SMFs

• Writing effects to song patches

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-409

4. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the “ON.”

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

to the Play screen.

When a song is protected, the display will show the song

protect symbol.

fig.02-411d

Saving the Current Settings to the Song (Song Save)

The BR-900CD can save the following contents as song data.

• Recorded data

• Mixer settings (Pan, Track EQ, etc.)

• Insert Effect song patches

• Mastering Tool Kit song patches

• Pitch Correction song patches

• Rhythm Arrangements / Rhythm Patterns

• Loop Effects

• Tuner

• Utility (excluding LCD contrast)

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

and press [ENTER].

The Song Protect screen appears.

fig.02-410d

These recorded data or mixer settings are not saved

immediately after recording, but are saved when songs are

saved, and when the screens are switched.

Ordinarily, if a situation calls for it, a message appears in the

display prompting you to confirm that you want to save the

data, so you need not pay particular attention to this, but if

you want to save the settings to the song in its current state,

use the following procedure.

1. Hold down [STOP] and press [REC].

Creating a Master Tape / Disc

This process involves recording the finished song to your

recorder (cassette tape recorder, CD recorder, etc.) and

making a master tape or a master disc.

Recording to a Cassette Tape Recorder (Analog Connection)

1. Connect the BR-900CD’s LINE OUT jacks to the

cassette tape recorder's input jacks.

fig.02-501a

Cassette tape

Recorder

2. Put the cassette tape recorder in record mode.

Recording to a Digital Recorder (Digital Connection)

1. Connect the BR-900CD’s DIGITAL OUT connector to

the digital recorder's input connector.

fig.02-501b

Digital Recorder

(CD Recorder etc.)

2. Set the digital recorder so it is ready to record digital

signals.

3. Put the digital recorder in record mode.

4. Press [PLAY] on the BR-900CD and start the playback

of the recorded data.

3. Press [PLAY] on the BR-900CD and start the playback

of the recorded data.

Disabling digital copying (Digital Copy Protect)

When recording from the BR-900CD to a digital recorder,

you can prevent further digital copying of the master tape or

disc to any other digital recorders.

1. Press [UTILITY].

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

and press [ENTER].

fig.02-501d

3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“DPRT,” and press [ENTER].

The Digital Copy Protect screen appears.

fig.02-502d

4. Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the “ON.”

ON: Digital copying will be prohibited.

OFF: Digital copying is enabled.

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

to the Play screen.

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

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

processed.

Creating a Master Tape / Disc

Section 2

* Some DAT recorders do not support SCMS, or do not allow

digital connections to a CD player. If you are using this type of

DAT recorder, it will not be possible to record the digital

output of the BR-900CD on a DAT recorder if “Copy Prtct” is

turned “ON.” In this case, you will need to turn off the “Copy

Prtct” setting.

What is SCMS?

SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management System.

This is a function of consumer digital audio devices such

as DAT recorders CD recorders that protects the

generation and subsequent copies from being made

digitally.

If digital connections are made to a digital recorder that

has this function, SCMS flags will be recorded along

with the digital audio signals.

Digital audio data that contains this data cannot be

recorded again via a digital connection.

MEMO

Section 3

Using

Effects

Using the Insert Effects

The BR-900CD comes with five effects processors: an insert

effects, loop effects, Track EQ, Pitch Correction, and

Mastering Tool Kit.

An insert effects, loop effects, and Track EQ can be used

simultaneously, and you can make settings for each effect as

desired.

Here is an explanation of how to change the various

parameters for the insert effects and how to then save those

changes.

“Insert Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 88)

“Loop Effect Parameter Functions” (p. 111)

“Track EQ Parameter Functions” (p. 112)

Insert effects are applied during recording, in addition they

are applied during the mixing of the various tracks as well.

For more details, refer to “Changing How the Insert Effects

are Used According to the Mode” (p. 87).

Effect Patches and Banks

The effects used by insert effects and the parameters of each

effect are changed by calling up “effect patches.”

Your BR-900CD comes equipped with a number of preset

effect patches for use with vocals and instruments. These are

grouped according to different input sources and each group

is called a “bank.”

fig.01-501

INPUT SELECT

GUITAR/BASS MIC LINE SIMUL

Preset patches (P)

The preset patches contain preset data. Their settings can be

changed, but you cannot create a new preset patch.

User patches (U)

User patches can be rewritten, and are stored in internal

memory. If you have created a patch that you would like to

use for other songs as well, it is convenient to store it as a

user patch.

Song patches (S)

Like user patches, song patches can be written; however, the

data for song patches are stored along with the song data to

the memory card. This is convenient when you have created

a patch for a specific recorded performance, and would like

to store that patch together with the song.

fig.01-502

BR-900CD

Preset

Patch

* Song patches (S) cannot be selected unless a memory card is

inserted.

Your BR-900CD is shipped with the user patches (U) and

song patches (S) containing the same patches as the preset

patches (P).

When you create a new song, copies of the patches in the

song patches (S) are made in the preset patches (P) for each

bank.

User

Patch

Memory Card

Song

Song Patch

Preset Patch

User Patch

Song Patch

Guitar Bank

GTR

P01

P99

U01

U99

S01

S99

Mic Bank

MIC

. .

P01

P40

U01

U40

S01

S40

Line Bank

LIN

. .

P01

P50

U01

U50

S01

S50

. .

Simul Bank

SML

P01

. .

P50

U01

. .

U50

S01

. .

S50

Your BR-900CD allows you to automatically change banks

by pressing an INPUT SELECT button. For example,

pressing the [GUITAR/BASS/MIC2] INPUT SELECT button

changes you to a guitar bank patch, and pressing [LINE]

changes you to a line bank patch.

Also, within each bank, effect patches are further grouped as

shown below.

Editing Insert Effect Settings

If you wish to create a new effect sound, you should first select an existing patch that is closest to the sound you want, and then edit its settings. If you wish to save the effect settings that you edited, save them as a user patch or song patch.

1. Press [EFFECTS].

The Effect screen appears.

fig.01-503d

Algorithm Name

P: Preset / S: Song / U: User

NumberBank Patch Name

Using the Insert Effects

By pressing [ENTER] while the cursor is at a Bank–Number,

you can display the Edit Effect screen directly.

4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to each

effect and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to turn each effect on or off.

Blocks that are turned on are shown in uppercase letters, while blocks that are turned off are shown in lowercase letters.

Turn on the effects that you want to use.

fig.01-506d

Section 3

2. Select an effect patch.

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

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

press [ENTER].

The Edit Effect screen appears and the algorithm (the connection sequence for the effects being used) is displayed.

fig.01-504d

■ When effect patches in the SIMUL bank are selected,

“GTR” and “MIC” appear.

Move the cursor to “GTR” to modify a guitar-use effect, or to “MIC” to modify an effect for use with a mic, then press [ENTER].

fig.01-505d

5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the

effect with the parameter that you want to change and press [ENTER].

The Parameter Setting screen for each effect appears.

fig.01-507d

6. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select a parameter, and turn

the TIME/VALUE dial to edit the value.

7. If you would like to edit another effect, press [EXIT] to

return to the previous screen, and repeat steps 5–6.

8. If you wish to save the current effect settings, perform

the procedure described in “Saving insert effect settings,” next.

Edited effect settings are temporary. If you exit the Edit

Effect screen without saving the effect patch you changed,

“TMP” appears next to the indication of the bank.

Be aware that if you select a new effect patch while “TMP” is

displayed, the altered effect patch is returned to its original

settings and the changes are lost.

Using the Insert Effects

Saving Insert Effects Settings (Write)

Follow the procedure below to enter a name (patch name) for

an effect that you’ve modified, and save it as a new effect

patch.

* You cannot save an effect patch during the recording or

playback of a song.

* If you do not need to change patch name, go to step 4.

1. At the Effect screen, press CURSOR [ ] to move the

cursor to “NAME,” and press [ENTER].

The Patch Name Setting screen appears.

fig.01-508d

5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number to

which to write the new effect patch.

6. After you’ve selected the destination, press [ENTER].

After the save has been completed, you are returned to the Effect screen.

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

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

processed.

2. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to enter the

patch name.

* Press [ENTER] to switch between uppercase and lowercase.

3. After you have completed entering the effect settings

and patch name as desired, press [EXIT] to return to the Effect screen.

4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“WRITE,” and press [ENTER].

fig.01-509d

Using the Insert Effects

TRACK 1

(REC)

TRACK 1

(PLAY)

RHYTHM

Changing How the Insert Effects are Used According to the Mode

INPUT<REC DRY>:

The sound is monitored through the insert effect but is recorded without the effect (dry).

By default, the insert effect is inserted immediately after the

fig.01-512

input source. The reason for this is to allow for the effects-

processed (wet) sound to be recorded and monitored.

However, sometimes you want to change the connection

order.

On the BR-900CD, you can accommodate a wide variety of

situations by changing the point to which the insert effects

TRACK 1–8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8:

are connected.

Follow the procedure below to change where insert effects

are connected.

1. Press [EFFECTS].

The insert effect can be applied to the playback of a track (or pair of tracks). Use this when you wish to try out effects after recording the dry sound, or when you wish to apply effects only to a specific track.

fig.01-513

2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to

“LOCAT,” and press [ENTER].

fig.01-510d

RHYTHM:

The insert effect can be applied to the playback of a Rhythm.

fig.01-513a

Section 3

3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to switch the point to

which the insert effects are connected.

INPUT<NORMAL>:

The sound is monitored and recorded after it passes

through the insert effect. Normally you will use the BR-

900CD with this setting.

fig.01-511

TRACK 1

(REC)

MASTER:

Use this when you wish to apply effects to the entire song, such as when adjusting the tone or applying a special effect during mixdown.

fig.01-514

TRACK 1

(PLAY)

TRACK 2

(PLAY)

TRACK 8

(PLAY)

RHYTHM

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

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

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

processed.

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Algorithm List

The algorithms (the available effects and their connection order) that can be used as an insert effect are shown below.

The algorithms that can be selected will differ for each bank. To select the algorithm that you wish to use, first select the effect

bank that includes that algorithm, and then refer to the “Effect Patch List” (p. 202) and select a patch that uses the desired

algorithm.

The line or lines connecting the algorithm indicate whether the effect features mono output (single line) or stereo output (two lines).

(Example)

fig.04-105a

Output: Mono

Output: Stereo

–[

COMP

]–[

PAMP

]–

–[

MOD

]=[

DLY

BANK: GUITAR

1. COSM GTR AMP

This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. This

provides an amp sound using a preamp and speaker

simulator.

* In case of “Phaser,” output will become monaural.

fig.04-106

–[

COMP

[NS]–[FV]–[

Compressor

Preamp

Speaker Simulator

4Band Equalizer/Wah

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Modulation

Delay

]–[

PAMP

MOD

- 4Band Equalizer

- Wah

- Flanger

- Chorus

- Phaser

- Pitch Shifter

- Harmonist

- Doubling

- Tremolo/Pan

- Slow Attack

]–[SP]–[

]=[

DLY

EQ/WAH

]

2. ACOUSTIC SIM

This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. It allows

you to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to

those of an acoustic guitar.

fig.04-107

–[

[FV]–[

Acoustic Guitar Simulator

Compressor

4Band Equalizer

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Modulation

- Flanger

- Chorus

- Phaser

- Pitch Shifter

- Doubling

- Tremolo/Pan

Delay

ASIM

]–[

COMP

MOD

]–[EQ]–[NS]

]=[

DLY

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

–[

COMP/DEF

]–[

OCT

]–[

ENH

]–[

EQ/WAH

]

–[NS]–[FV]–[

MOD

]=[

DLY

3. BASS SIM

Simulates the sound of a bass guitar. Obtain the sound of a

bass guitar while playing an electric guitar.

* You should avoid playing chords when using the Bass

Simulator.

fig.04-108

–[

]–[

BSIM

Bass Simulator

Compressor/Defretter

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Modulation

COMP/DEF

- Compressor

- Defretter

- Flanger

- Chorus

- Phaser

- Pitch Shifter

- Doubling

- Tremolo/Pan

]–[NS]–[FV]–[

MOD

5. ACOUSTIC GTR

This is a multi-effect designed for acoustic guitar. Even when

an electric-acoustic is connected at line level, this provides a

warm sound similar to what is obtained through a

microphone.

fig.04-111

–[

Acoustic Processor

Compressor

4Band Equalizer

Noise Suppressor

Delay

ACP

]=[

COMP

]=[EQ]=[NS]=[

DLY

6. BASS MULTI

This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. Appropriate

for creating standard bass sound.

fig.04-112

Section 3

4. COSM COMP GTR

This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. In addition

to a COSM compressor/limiter, it uses a preamp and speaker

simulator for a characteristic amp sound.

fig.04-109

–[

COMP

–[NS]–[FV]–[

COSM Comp/Limiter

Preamp

Speaker Simulator

4Band Equalizer/Wah

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Delay

]–[

PAMP

DLY

- 4Band Equalizer

- Wah

]–[SP]–[

EQ/WAH

]

Compressor/Defretter

- Compressor

- Defretter

Octave

Enhancer

4Band Equalizer/Wah

- 4Band Equalizer

- Wah

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Modulation

- Flanger

- Chorus

- Phaser

- Pitch Shifter

- Doubling

- Tremolo/Pan

Delay

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

7. COSM BASS AMP

This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar. This features

an amp sound that uses a preamp and speaker simulator.

fig.04-113

–[

COMP

–[NS]–[FV]–[

Compressor

Preamp

Speaker Simulator

4Band Equalizer/Wah

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Modulation

Delay

]–[

PAMP

MOD

- 4Band Equalizer

- Wah

- Flanger

- Chorus

- Phaser

- Pitch Shifter

- Doubling

- Tremolo/Pan

]–[SP]–[

]=[

DLY

EQ/WAH

]

8. COSM COMP BSS

This is a multi-effect designed for bass guitar.

In addition to a COSM compressor/limiter, it uses a preamp

and speaker simulator for a characteristic amp sound.

fig.04-114

–[

COMP/LIM

[

EQ/WAH

COSM Comp/Limiter

Preamp

Speaker Simulator

4Band Equalizer/Wah

- 4Band Equalizer

- Wah

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Delay

]–[

PAMP

]–[SP]

]–[NS]–[FV]–[

DLY

BANK: MIC

9. VOCAL MULTI

This is a multi-effect designed for vocals.

It provides the basic effects needed for vocals.

fig.04-115

–[

COMP

–[NS]–[FV]–[

Compressor

De-esser

Enhancer

4Band Equalizer

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Modulation

- Flanger

- Chorus

- Phaser

- Pitch Shifter

- Doubling

- Tremolo/Pan

Delay

]–[

DES

MOD

]–[

ENH

]=[

DLY

]–[EQ]

10. VOICE TRANS

This is a multi-effect designed for vocals.

This allows you to produce a unique effect using a voice

transformer.

fig.04-116

–[VT]–[NS]–[FV]–[

Voice Transformer

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Modulation

- Flanger

- Chorus

- Phaser

- Pitch Shifter

- Doubling

- Tremolo/Pan

Delay

MOD

]=[

DLY

11. COSM COMP VCL

This is a multi-effect designed for vocals.

The COSM compressor/limiter is perfect for creating a basic

sound.

fig.04-117

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

–[

COMP/LIM

[EQ]–[NS]–[FV]–[

COSM Comp/Limiter

De-esser

Enhancer

4Band Equalizer

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Delay

]–[

DES

]–[

DLY

ENH

]

BANK: LINE

12. STEREO MULTI

This algorithm connects seven types of effect, all in full

stereo.

fig.04-118

COMP

]=[

RNG

]=[

EQ/WAH

]

Section 3

13. LO-FI BOX

This allows you to simulate sounds that appear to be playing

on an AM radio, the sounds of old records played on an old-

fashioned gramophone, and even extreme deformations of

the sound produced by a Lo-Fi Digital.

fig.S02-14

[NS]=[FV]=[

Compressor

Ring Modulator

4Band Equalizer/Wah

- 4Band Equalizer

- Wah

Noise Suppressor

Foot Volume

Modulation

- Flanger

- Chorus

- Phaser

- Pitch Shifter

- Doubling

- Tremolo/Pan

Delay

MOD

]=[

DLY

LOFI

Lo-Fi Box

Noise Suppressor

]=[NS]=

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

BANK: SIMUL

14. VO+GT AMP

This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a

vocal and electric guitar.

For the guitar, you can produce an amp sound using a

preamp and speaker simulator.

(GUITAR)

fig.04-121

–[

COMP

(MIC)

fig.04-120

–[

COMP

(GUITAR)

Compressor

PreAmp

Speaker Simulator

Noise Suppressor

Delay

(MIC)

Compressor

4Band Equalizer

Noise Suppressor

Delay

]–[

PAMP

]–[SP]–[NS]–[

]–[EQ]–[NS]–[

DLY

]–

DLY

]–

15. VO+AC.SIM

This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a

vocal and electric guitar.

For the guitar, you can make the electric guitar sound like an

acoustic guitar.

(GUITAR)

fig.04-123

–[

(MIC)

fig.04-122

–[

(GUITAR)

Acoustic Guitar Simulator

Compressor

Noise Suppressor

Delay

(MIC)

Compressor

4Band Equalizer

Noise Suppressor

Delay

ASIM

COMP

]–[

COMP

]–[NS]–[

]–[EQ]–[NS]–[

DLY

]–

16. VO+ACOUSTIC

This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a

vocal and acoustic guitar.

For the guitar, you can produce a warm sound as though a

mic were being used, even when an electric-acoustic is

connected by a direct line.

(GUITAR)

fig.04-125

–[

ACP

(MIC)

fig.04-124

–[

COMP

(GUITAR)

Acoustic Processor

Compressor

Noise Suppressor

(MIC)

Compressor

Noise Suppressor

]–[

COMP

]–[NS]–

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Parameter List

The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from BOSS. Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS’s BR-900CD. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS’s BR-900CD.

Acoustic Guitar Simulator

This simulates the sound of an acoustic guitar. It allows you to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to those of an acoustic guitar.

If you set the pickup selector of your guitar to the front position, the desired effect will be easier to achieve.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the acoustic guitar simulator effect on/off.

PickUp SINGLE, HUMBUCK

Set this to the type of pickup on the connected guitar.

Charct

This selects one of the four types of sounds.

STD (standard):

This is a normal acoustic guitar.

JUMBO:

This is an acoustic guitar with a body that is bigger than STANDARD. The bass sound is powerful.

ENHANCE:

This is an acoustic guitar that with a more responsive attack, so the guitar will retain more of its prominence in almost any situation.

PIEZO:

This simulates the sound you would get from a pickup installed on an electric-acoustic guitar.

During the attack, a certain amount of compression will be applied.

Top-Hi -100–+100

Adjust the level of the direct sound from the strings. That is, it adjusts the harmonic contents.

Top-Mid -100–+100

This adjusts the interference to the strings made by the top plate. That is, it adjusts the attack sense.

Acoustic Processor

With this feature, you can change the sound from a pickup on an electric-acoustic guitar into a richer sound, similar to that obtained by a microphone placed near a guitar. Best results will be achieved when stereo recording.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the acoustic processor effect on/off.

Body 0–100

This adjusts the resonance of the sound caused by the body. That is, it adjusts the softness and fatness of the sound which is the typical characteristics of acoustic guitars.

Mic Dist 0–100

This simulates the distance between the microphone capturing the sound of an acoustic guitar and the guitar itself.

Level 0–100

This adjusts the volume of the acoustic processor.

Bass Simulator

Simulates the sound of a bass guitar. Obtain the sound of a bass guitar while playing an electric guitar. You should avoid playing chords when using the Bass Simulator.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the bass simulator effect on/off.

Charct LOOSE, TIGHT

Bass tone characteristic is set. When “LOOSE” is selected, as if the string gauge was getting thicker.

Level 0–100

This adjusts the volume of the bass simulator.

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Body -100–+100

This adjusts the resonance of the sound caused by the body. That is, it adjusts the softness and fatness of the sound which is the typical characteristics of acoustic guitars.

Level 0–100

This adjusts the volume of the acoustic guitar simulator.

* If Top-Hi, Top-Mid, and Body are all set to “-100,” there will be no

sound.

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Chorus

A sound with a subtly shifted pitch is added to the direct sound, making the final output sound thicker and broader. Best results will be achieved when stereo recording.

* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter

is set to “CHORUS.”

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the chorus effect on/off.

Rate 0–100

Adjusts the rate of the Chorus effect.

Depth 0–100

Adjusts the depth of the Chorus effect.

Pre Dly 0.5–50.0 ms

Adjusts the time needed for the effect sound to be output after the direct sound has been output.

E.Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.

Compressor

This corrects differences in input to create a steadier, more even volume balance. This is used to extend the sustain of input sounds and, conversely, to shorten sustain and emphasize the attack portion of sounds.

Another use of compression is as a “limiter,” which prevents distortion by suppressing only volume peaks.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the compressor effect on/off.

Sustain 0–100

This adjusts the depth of the effect. Higher settings values result in longer sustain times. Set this to a lower value when using compression for the limiter effect.

Attack 0–100

Adjusts the strength of the attack. Larger values will result in a sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.

Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume.

COSM Comp (compressor)/Limiter

The compressor corrects differences in input to create a steadier, more even volume balance. It is used to extend the sustain of input sounds and, conversely, to shorten sustain and emphasize the attack portion of sounds.

The limiter is an effect that prevents distortion by suppressing input signals that exceed a set value (threshold). You can get the same effect achieved with the compressor by setting the threshold at a low value.

The BR-900CD uses COSM technology to model four types of compressor/limiter in which the compressor and limiter functions are combined.

On/Off OFF, ON

Sets the compressor/limiter to ON or OFF.

Type

Selects the compressor/limiter type.

BOSS-Cmp:

D-Comp: Models the MXR dyna comp.

Rack160: Models the dbx 160.

VtgRack: Models the UREI 1178.

Attack (with BOSS-Cmp, D-Comp) 0–100

Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played. Larger values will result in a sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.

Sustain (with BOSS-Cmp, D-Comp) 0–100

Boosts low-level signals, adjusting the time over which sounds are sustained. Higher values deepen the effect, resulting in a longer sustain.

Threshold (with Rack160) 0–100

Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your bass. The compression effect is applied to input above the level set here. The smaller the value set here, the lower the level at which the limiter effect kicks in.

Input (with VtgRack) 0–100

Controls the input level. Increasing the value will produce a deeper effect.

Ratio

Adjusts the limiter compression ratio. Higher ratio create a stronger compression effect.

Attack Time (When set to VtgRack) 0–100

This adjusts the amount of time it takes for the compression ratio set in Ratio to be reached once compression begins, as the input level exceeds the set threshold level. The larger the value set here, the more rapidly compression is applied.

Models the BOSS CS-3 compact effects processor.

(with Rack160)

1:1–20:1, INF:1

(with VtgRack)

4:1–20:1

Release Time (with VtgRack) 0–100

This adjusts the time from when the signal level drops below the threshold until when the compression is removed. The lower the values set, the more rapidly the compression is released, and the more clearly the sound from the next string played is heard.

Tone (with BOSS-Cmp) -50–+50

Adjusts the tone. The higher the value set, the more the high frequencies are boosted, resulting in a harder sound.

Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume.

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

De-esser

Useful for reducing ‘sibilant’ or ‘S’ sounds produced by a vocalist.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the de-esser effect on/off.

Sibilant 0–100

Adjusts the sensitivity relative to the input volume, which controls how the effect is applied.

Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume.

Defretter

This simulates a fretless bass.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the defretter effect on/off.

Sens 0–100

This controls the input sensitivity of the Defretter. It should be adjusted for the bass guitar you have until you get the harmonic changes to sound natural.

Attack 0–100

This controls the attack of the Defretter. Increasing the value will cause the harmonics to change more slowly, thus producing a relatively attack-less sound, similar to a fretless bass.

Depth 0–100

This controls the ratio of harmonics. Increasing the value will increase the harmonic content and therefore will create a more unusual sound.

Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the defretter sound.

Doubling

By adding a slightly time-delayed sound to the direct sound, this produces the impression that multiple sources are sounding together (a “doubling” effect). Best results will be achieved when stereo recording.

* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter

is set to “DOUBLING.”

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the doubling effect on/off.

Dly Tme 0.5–50.0 ms

This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which sound is delayed).

Separation -50– +50

Adjusts the diffusion. The panning of the direct sound and effect sound can be spread to left and right.

* This effect is obtained with stereo recording (using two tracks).

E.Level 0–120

This adjusts the volume of the delay sound.

Enhancer

By adding sounds which are out-of-phase with the direct sound, this effect enhances the definition of the sound, and pushes it to the forefront.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the enhancer effect on/off.

Sens 0–100

Adjusts the manner in which the enhancer will be applied relative to the input signals.

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Delay

This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the direct sound.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the delay effect on/off.

Type

This Parameter selects the type of delay.

SINGLE:

This is a simple delay.

TAP:

The delayed sound is panned across the left and right channels. This will be effective when stereo recording.

Dly Tme SINGLE: 1–1400 ms, TAP: 1–700 ms

This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which sound is delayed).

Feedback 0–100

This parameter adjusts the amount of feedback. Changing the amount of feedback causes the number of time the delayed sound is repeated to change as well.

E.Level 0–120

Adjusts the volume of the delay sound.

Freq 1.0–10.0 kHz

Adjusts the frequency at which the enhancer effect will begin to be applied. The effect will be made apparent in the frequencies above the frequency set here.

Mix Level 0–100

Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound of the range set by “Frequency” that is to be mixed with the input.

Lo Mix Lvl 0–100

Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound of the lower range that is to be mixed with the input. The frequency range in which the effect is applied is fixed.

Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the enhanced sound.

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Equalizer

A 4-band equalizer.

* You can use this effect with the following algorithms when “4BAND

EQ” is selected for the 4BAND EQ/WAH “Type” setting.

COSM GTR AMP COSM BASS AMP

COSM COMP GTR COSM COMP BSS

BASS MULTI STEREO MULTI

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off.

Low Gain -20– +20 dB

This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the bass equalizer.

Lo-M Gin -20– +20 dB

This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the lowmidrange equalizer.

Lo-M F 100 Hz–10.0 kHz

This parameter sets the central frequency for the low-midrange equalizer.

Lo-M Q 0.5–16

This parameter sets the range of change in gain for the frequency set by “Lo-M F.” A larger value results in a narrower range of change.

Hi-M Gin -20– +20 dB

This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the highmidrange equalizer.

Hi-M F 100 Hz–10.0 kHz

This parameter sets the central frequency for the high-midrange equalizer.

Hi-M Q 0.5–16

This parameter sets the range of change in gain for the frequency set by “Hi-M F.” A larger value results in a narrower range of change.

Hi Gain -20– +20 dB

This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the treble equalizer.

Level -20– +20 dB

This parameter adjusts the volume after the equalizer stage.

Flanger

This produces a flanging effect that gives a sort of “twisting” character to the sound.

* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter

is set to “FLANGER.”

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the flanger effect on/off.

Rate 0–100

Determines the rate of the flanging effect.

Depth 0–100

Determines the depth of the flanging effect.

Resonance 0–100

Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). Increasing the value will emphasize the effect, creating a more unusual sound.

Separation 0–100

Adjusts the diffusion. The diffusion increases as the value increases. This will be effective when stereo output is used.

* This effect is obtained with stereo recording (using two tracks).

Foot Volume

Specify the volume between effects.

By using an expression pedal to control the foot volume, you can smoothly change the volume of the output sound. For a detailed explanation, see “When Using an Expression Pedal” (p. 187).

On/Off OFF, ON

Switches the foot volume on/off.

Lo-Fi Box

Produces a lo-fi sound.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the lo-fi box effect on/off.

Type

Select the mode of the lo-fi box.

RADIO:

The sound will appear to be heard from an AM radio.

* By adjusting “Tuning,” you can simulate the sounds that occur when

you adjust the tuning frequency of the radio.

PLAYER:

The sound will appear to be heard from a gramophone. The noise caused by scratches and dust on the record are is simulated.

DIGITAL:

This allows you to create a “lo-fi” sound by lowering the sample rate and/or decreasing the number of bits. Realtime modify filters connected in series allow you to reshape the sound freely.

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When “RADIO” or “PLAYER” is selected

Tuning 0–100

This is a parameter for “RADIO.” It simulates the sounds that occur when you adjust the tuning frequency of an AM radio.

Wow Flt 0–100

This is a parameter for “PLAYER.” It simulates the wow and flutter which occur when the speed of the turntable is not constant.

Noise 0–100

This simulates noise.

Filter 0–100

Adjusts the filter.

D:E 100:0–0:100

This adjusts the volume balance of the direct and effect sounds.

Manual 0–100

Adjusts the center frequency at which to apply the effect.

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

■ When “DIGITAL” is selected

Pre Filter OFF, ON

This filter decreases digital distortion. When turned off, you can create an intense lo-fi sound incorporating digital distortion.

Smpl Rate OFF, 1/2–1/32

Modify the sample rate.

Bit OFF, 15–1

Modify the number of data bits. If this is turned off, the number of data bits will be unchanged. If an extremely low number of bits is selected, loud noise may appear even when there is no sound, depending on the input source. In such cases, raise the threshold of the noise suppressor.

Post Fltr OFF, ON

This filter decreases the digital distortion produced by lo-fi.

By turning this off, you can create an extremely lo-fi sound.

Fx Level 0–100

Adjust the volume of the lo-fi sound.

Dir Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

Modify Fil

This is a filter featuring a wide range of possible settings (modifiable filter). Select different types to get a variety of different filter effects.

OFF:

The modify filter will not be used.

LPF:

The effect will function as a low pass filter.

BPF:

The effect will function as a band pass filter.

HPF:

The effect will function as a high pass filter.

Cutoff F 0–100

Adjust the cutoff frequency.

Resonance 0–100

Adjust the resonance.

Gain 0–24 dB

Adjust the volume level of the sound that has passed through the modify filter.

Noise Suppressor

This effect reduces the noise and hum. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope of the sound (the way in which the sound decays over time), it has very little effect on the sound, and does not harm the natural character of the sound.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the noise suppressor effect on/off.

Threshold 0–100

Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise. If the noise level is high, a higher setting is appropriate. If the noise level is low, a lower setting is appropriate. Adjust this value until the decay of the sound is as natural as possible.

* High settings for the Threshold parameter may result in there being no

sound when you play with your instruments volume turned down.

Release 0–100

Adjusts the time from when the noise suppressor begins to function until volume reaches “0.”

Octave

This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the octave effect on/off.

Oct Level 0–100

This adjusts the volume of the sound one octave below.

Dir Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

Phaser

By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound.

* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter

is set to “PHASER.”

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the phaser effect on/off.

Rate 0–100

This sets the rate of the Phaser effect.

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Depth 0–100

Determines the depth of the Phaser effect.

Manual 0–100

Adjusts the center frequency of the phaser effect.

Resonance 0–100

Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). Increasing the value will emphasize the effect, creating a more unusual sound.

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Pitch Shifter

This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves.

* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter

is set to “PITCH SFT.”

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the pitch shifter effect on/off.

Type

Selects either manual pitch shifter “MANUAL” or pedal pitch shifter “PEDAL.”

MANUAL:

This is a simple pitch shifter.

PEDAL:

The effect will function as a pedal pitch shifter. The effect of the wah pedal can be obtained by operating the Expression pedal. For a detailed explanation, see “When Using an Expression Pedal” (p. 187).

Pitch -24–DETUNE– +24

Adjusts the amount of pitch shift (the amount of pitch change) in semitone steps. By selecting “DETUNE,” you can add a slightly pitch-shifted sound to the input sound, producing a detune effect.

* This effect can be used when the “P.Shift Type” parameter is set to

“MANUAL.”

D:E 100:0–0:100

This adjusts the volume balance of the direct and effect sounds.

Separation -50– +50

Adjusts the diffusion. The panning of the direct sound and effect sound can be spread to left and right. This will be effective when stereo output is used.

Preamp

Adjust the distortion and tone of the guitar sound.

* When all Bass, Middle and Treble are set to “0,” no sound may be

produced depending on the “Type” setting.

On/Off OFF, ON

Turns the preamp effect on/off.

Type

This sets the type of the preamp. The distortion and tone characteristics of each amp are as shown below:

■

With “COSM GTR AMP,” “COSM COMP GTR,” or “VO+GT AMP” algorithms

JC-120 The sound of the Roland “JC-120,” a favorite

of pro musicians around the world.

CLEAN The sound of a conventional built-in tube

amp.

CRUNCH Allows you to obtain a crunch effect that

creates a natural distortion.

MATCH A simulation of the latest tube amp widely

used in styles from blues and rock.

VO DRV Allows you to obtain the Liverpool sound of

the 60’s.

BLUES A lead sound with a rich middle ideal for

Blues.

BG LEAD The sound of a tube amp typical of the late

’70s to ’80s, characterized by a distinctive mid-range.

MS (1, 2, 1+2) The sound of a large tube amp stack that was

indispensable to the British hard rock of the 70’s, and is used to this day by many hard rock guitarists.

1 A trebly sound created by using input I of the

guitar amp.

2 A trebly sound created by using input I of the

guitar amp.

1 + 2 The sound of connecting inputs I and II of the

guitar amp in parallel, creating a sound with a stronger low end than I.

SLDN A tube amp sound with versatile distortion,

usable in a wide range of styles.

METAL The sound of a large tube amp, suitable for

heavy metal.

METAL D A high gain and powerful metal sound.

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With “COSM BASS AMP” or “COSM COMP BSS” algorithms

AC It produces the vintage sound of an early

transistor amp.

AMG It produces the sound of a large double-stack

vacuum tube amp with ultra-lows and a crisp edge.

Volume 0–100

Adjusts the volume and distortion of the amp.

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Ring Modulator

This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound will be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the ring modulator effect on/off.

Frequency 0–100

This adjusts the frequency of the internal oscillator.

Bass GUITAR AMP: 0–100, BASS AMP:-100– +100

Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.

Middle GUITAR AMP: 0–100, BASS AMP:-100– +100

Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency range.

* If you have selected “MATCH” or “VO DRV” as the type, the middle

control will have no effect.

Treble GUITAR AMP: 0–100, BASS AMP: -100– +100

Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range.

Presence 0–100

This can be selected in the “COSM GTR AMP,” “COSM COMP GTR,” or the “VO+GT.AMP” algorithm.

Adjusts the tone for the ultra high frequency range.

* If you have selected “MATCH” or “VO DRV” as the type, raising

presence will cut the high range (the value will change from “0” to “100”).

Master 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp.

Bright OFF, ON

(with JC-120, CLEAN, CRUNCH, BLUES, BG LEAD, AC, AMG)

Turns the bright setting on/off.

OFF:

Bright is not used.

ON:

Bright is switched on to create a lighter and crisper tone.

Fx Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.

Dir Level 0–100

Adjust the volume of the direct sound.

Slow Attack

This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound).

* This effect can be used in the “COSM GTR AMP” algorithm when

the MODULATION “Type” parameter is set to “SLOW ATCK.”

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the slow attack effect on/off.

RiseTme 10–2000 ms

This adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum from the moment you begin picking.

Level 0–100

Adjust the volume of the slow attack sound.

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Gain LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH

Adjusts the distortion of the amp. Distortion will successively increase for settings of “LOW,” “MIDDLE” and “HIGH.”

* The sound of each Type is created on the basis that the Gain is set to

“MIDDLE.” So, normally set it to “MIDDLE.”

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Speaker Simulator

This simulates the characteristics of various types of speakers. When the output of the BR-900CD is connected directly to a mixer, etc., this can be used to create the sound of your favorite speakers system.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the speaker simulator effect on/off.

Type

Selects the type of speaker that will be simulated.

* “On Mic” simulates the sound when a dynamic microphone is used,

and “Off Mic” simulates the sound when a condenser microphone is used.

■ With “COSM GTR AMP,” “COSM COMP GTR,” or “VO+GT AMP” algorithms

fig.04-128

SP Simulator

Type

SMALL MIDDLE JC-120 TWIN twin MATCH match VO DRV vo drv BG STK bg stk MS STK ms stk METAL

Small open-back enclosure

Open-back enclosure

Large Sealed enclosure

Large sealed enclosure

Large dual stack

■ With “COSM BASS AMP” or “COSM COMP BSS” algorithms

fig.04-129

SP Simulator

Type

AC ac AMG amg

Cabinet

Large sealed enclosure

Mic Set CENTER, 1–10 cm

This simulates the microphone position. “CENTER” simulates the condition that the microphone is set in the middle of the speaker cone. “1–10 cm” means that the microphone is moved away from the center of the speaker cone.

Speaker

10 inch

12 inch

12 inch (two units)

12 inch (four units)

Speaker

15 inch (two units)

10 inch (eight units)

Unit

Microphone

Setting

On Mic

Off Mic

On Mic

Off Mic

On Mic

Off Mic

OnMic

Off Mic

On Mic

Off Mic

Setting

On Mic

Off Mic

On Mic

Off Mic

CommentsCabinet

Roland JC-120 Simulation

A setting suitable for CLEAN

A setting suitable for MATCH

A setting suitable for VO DRV

A setting suitable for BG LEAD

A setting suitable for MS

Comments

A setting suitable for AC

A setting suitable for AMG

Tremolo/Pan

Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. Pan cyclically moves the stereo position between left and right (when stereo output is used).

* This effect can be used when the MODULATION “Type” parameter

is set to “TRM/PAN.”

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the tremolo/pan effect on/off.

Mode

Selects tremolo or pan; also selects how the effect is applied

TRM-TRI:

The volume will change cyclically. Smooth change will be produced.

TRM-SQR:

The volume will change cyclically. Abrupt change will be produced.

PAN-TRI:

The sound will be moved cyclically between left and right. Smooth change will be produced.

PAN-SQR:

The sound will be moved cyclically between left and right. Abrupt change will be produced.

* “PAN-TRI” and “PAN-SQR” are obtained with stereo recording

(using two tracks).

Rate 0–100

Adjust the rate at which the effect will operate.

Depth 0–100

Adjusts the depth of the effect.

Voice Transformer

This controls the formants, allowing a variety of voice characters to be created. This adds two voice characters with differing formants to the direct sound.

On/Off OFF, ON

This parameter turns the voice transformer effect on/off.

Formant1 -100– +100

Adjust the formant of the voice character 1.

Formant2 -100– +100

Adjust the formant of the voice character 2.

Mic Level 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the microphone.

Dir Level 0–100

Adjust the volume of the direct sound.

100

FX1 Level 0–100

Adjust the volume of the voice character 1.

FX2 Level 0–100

Adjust the volume of the voice character 2.

Dir Level 0–100

Adjust the volume of the direct sound.

Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before Using CD-R/RW Discs

Notes When Using Mics

Contents

Introduction to the BR-900CD

Features

Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD

How to remove the card protector

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Inserting Batteries

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Inserting a Memory Card

Turning On / Off the BR-900CD

Turning On the Power

Turning Off the Power

Listening to a Demo Song

Selecting a song (Song Select)

Playing back a song

Changing the current position

Recording/Playing Back a Song

(2) Turning On the Power

Formatting the memory card (Initialize)

(3) Selecting the Song to Record

Recording a new song (Song New)

(4) Connecting Instruments

Choose which jack you will use to connect your instrument

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

Turning on the internal microphone

Adjusting the input sensitivity

Adjusting the input level

(5) Using Insert Effects

Switch effect patches

Recording without insert effects

(6) Using the Rhythm

Playing the Rhythm

Changing arrangements

Changing patterns

Changing the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns

(7) Basic Recording

Selecting the recording track

About the recording (REC) modes

Procedure

Silencing the sound of specific tracks (Track Mute)

Setting the positioning (pan) of the sound

Adjusting the tone (Track EQ)

Adding width to the sound (Loop Effect)

Recording

Selecting the Recording Track

Changing V-Tracks

Changing the Position of the Input Sound (Pan)

Recording Operations

Repeating Playback (Repeat)

Setting the Repeat Portion

Setting the Repeat Portion with Accurate Timing

Re-recording Only a Mistake (Punch-in/out)

Manually Punching In/Out

Manually punching in and out using [REC]

Manually punching in and out using a foot switch

Auto Punching In and Out

Specifying the area for auto punching in/out

Erasing a registered auto punch in/out location

How to record

Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location (Loop Recording)

Setting the portion to be repeated

How to record

Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)

Reversing the Last Operation (Undo)

Canceling the Undo (Redo)

Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)

Selecting the Input Source and Bouncing the Recording to a CD-R/RW

Loading Songs Created with the BR-864/BR-532

Loading Songs Created with the BR-864

Loading Songs Created with the BR-532