Roland DR-880 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm.
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, the 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.
[EFFECT] EFFECT button
[PATTERN] PATTERN button
• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
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• Before using this unit, make sure to
read the instructions below, and the
Owner’s Manual.
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• Do not open (or modify in any way)
the unit or its AC adaptor.
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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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• Make sure you always have the unit
placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. Never place it on stands that
could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
supplied with the unit. Also, make
sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC
adaptors may use a different polarity,
or be designed for a different voltage,
so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
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009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the
power cord, nor place heavy objects
on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
producing severed elements and short
circuits. Damaged cords are fire and
shock hazards!
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010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and
headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that
could cause permanent hearing loss.
Do not operate for a long period of
time at a high volume level, or at a
level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, you should immediately stop
using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
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• Do not allow any objects (e.g.,
flammable material, coins, pins); or
liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks,
etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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•
Immediately turn the power off,
remove the AC adaptor from the
outlet, and request servicing by your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information”
sheet when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord,
or the plug has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
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•
In households with small children, an
adult should provide supervision until
the child is capable of following all the
rules essential for the safe operation of
the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply
cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be
especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used
by all devices you have connected to
the extension cord’s outlet must never
exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for
the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause
the insulation on the cord to heat up and
eventually melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign
country, consult with your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” sheet.
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023
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a
conventional audio CD player. The
resulting sound may be of a level that
could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system
components may result.
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101b
• The unit and the AC adaptor should
be located so their location or position
does not interfere with their proper
ventilation.
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102c
• Always grasp only the plug on the AC
adaptor cord when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this
unit.
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103b
• At regular intervals, you should
unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by
using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and
other accumulations away from its
prongs. Also, disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet whenever
the unit is to remain unused for an extended
period of time. Any accumulation of dust
between the power plug and the power outlet
can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords
and cables should be placed so they
are out of the reach of children.
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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.
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• Never handle the AC adaptor or its
plugs with wet hands when plugging
into, or unplugging from, an outlet or
this unit.
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108b
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the
AC adaptor and all cords coming from
external devices.
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109b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the
power and unplug the AC adaptor
from the outlet.
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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility
of lightning in your area, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the outlet.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and
observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical
outlet that is being used by an electrical
appliance that is controlled by an inverter
(such as a refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that
contains a motor. Depending on the way in
which the electrical appliance is used, power
supply noise may cause this unit to
malfunction or may produce audible noise. If
it is not practical to use a separate electrical
outlet, connect a power supply noise filter
between this unit and the electrical outlet.
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• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat
after long hours of consecutive use. This is
normal, and is not a cause for concern.
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• Before connecting this unit to other devices,
turn off the power to all units. This will help
prevent malfunctions and/or damage to
speakers or other devices.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or
other equipment containing large power
transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate
the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source
of interference.
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and
television reception. Do not use this device in
the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are
operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such
noise could occur when receiving or initiating
a call, or while conversing. Should you
experience such problems, you should
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a
greater distance from this unit, or switch
them off.
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 in another MIDI device
(e.g., a sequencer), 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Additional Precautions
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• 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 in another MIDI device (e.g., a
sequencer) or computer.
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore
the contents of data that was stored in the
unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland
Corporation assumes no liability concerning
such loss of data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using
the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;
and when using its jacks and connectors.
Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the
display.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables,
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• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV5; sold separately). By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the
connection. If using some other make of
connection cable, please note the following
precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors.
Do not use cables that incorporate resistors
for connecting to this unit. The use of such
cables can cause the sound level to be
extremely low, or impossible to hear. For
information on cable specifications, contact
the manufacturer of the cable.
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• The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be
shown by the display. Note, however, that
your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced
version of the system (e.g., includes newer
sounds), so what you actually see in the
display may not always match what appears
in the manual.
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
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.
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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The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.
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Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.
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* FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................... 4
Main features ........................................................................................ 11
Front and Rear Panels ......................................................................... 13
Front Panel................................................................................................................. 13
Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 16
Before you begin playing..................................................................... 17
Making connections.................................................................................................. 17
Turning the power on/off ....................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the display contrast................................................................................ 20
Quick Start..........................................................21
Listening to the demo song................................................................. 22
Using the key pads to play sounds .................................................... 23
Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Banks)................................................ 23
Playing the patterns ............................................................................. 24
Selecting and playing patterns................................................................................ 24
Changing the tempo................................................................................................. 26
Changing the playback key..................................................................................... 27
Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching Kits).............................. 28
Using the TSC function to modify the tone and ambience................................. 30
Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns.................................... 32
Using the special guitar/bass effects ..................................................................... 33
Chapter 1 An overview of the DR-880 .................35
DR-880 Application Guide (from pattern creation to playback) ....... 36
Patterns and Songs.............................................................................. 38
Patterns....................................................................................................................... 38
Songs...........................................................................................................................39
About kits................................................................................................................... 40
Pad bank..................................................................................................................... 41
About TSC (Total Sound Control).......................................................................... 42
Guitar/Bass section.............................................................................. 43
Guitar Effects............................................................................................................. 43
Signal flow (until the sound is output) ............................................... 44
Output jacks............................................................................................................... 45
Output settings.......................................................................................................... 45
Common operations and screen indications..................................... 46
Switching the Pad Bank ........................................................................................... 46
Moving the cursor..................................................................................................... 46
Moving between screens (Scrolling) ...................................................................... 46
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Editing a value .......................................................................................................... 47
The Play screen.......................................................................................................... 47
Contents
Chapter 2
Playing a pattern................................................................................... 50
Changing the tempo................................................................................................. 50
Changing the playback key..................................................................................... 50
Switching the display............................................................................................... 51
Recording a pattern.............................................................................. 52
Realtime recording and Step recording................................................................. 52
Before you begin recording ..................................................................................... 52
<1> Selecting the user pattern you want to record.............................................. 52
<2> Making basic settings for the pattern............................................................. 53
<3-1> Using realtime recording.............................................................................. 54
<3-2> Step-recording................................................................................................ 55
<4> Recording a chord progression....................................................................... 58
<5> Recording a fill-in ............................................................................................. 60
Pattern editing (Pattern Edit)............................................................... 61
Copying a portion of a pattern (Copy Measure).................................................. 61
Inserting blank measures into a pattern (Insert Measure).................................. 62
Erasing a portion of a pattern (Erase) .................................................................... 63
Deleting unwanted measures (Delete Measure) .................................................. 64
Saving a pattern.................................................................................... 65
Naming a pattern (Pattern Name).......................................................................... 65
Writing your pattern ................................................................................................ 65
Copying/Erasing a pattern................................................................... 66
Copying a pattern ..................................................................................................... 66
Erasing a pattern ....................................................................................................... 66
Patterns (playing, recording, editing)
........49
Chapter 3 EZ Compose/Groove Modify ...............67
Using EZ Compose............................................................................... 68
Creating a pattern ..................................................................................................... 68
Adding a chord progression ................................................................................... 69
Adding a fill-in.......................................................................................................... 70
Using Groove Modify ........................................................................... 71
Applying volume changes (Velocity Modify) ...................................................... 71
Adding ghost notes .................................................................................................. 72
Creating a shuffle rhythm ....................................................................................... 73
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Contents
Chapter 4 Song (record/edit/play) ......................75
Recording a song ................................................................................. 76
Before you begin recording ..................................................................................... 76
<1> Selecting the user song you want to record .................................................. 76
<2> Making basic settings for the song ................................................................. 76
<3> Step-recording your song ................................................................................ 77
Saving your song ................................................................................. 79
Naming your song (Song Name)............................................................................ 79
Writing your song..................................................................................................... 79
Copying/Clearing a song ..................................................................... 80
Copying a song ......................................................................................................... 80
Clearing (erasing) a song ......................................................................................... 80
Playing a song ...................................................................................... 81
Changing the tempo................................................................................................. 81
Changing the playback key..................................................................................... 82
Looping the playback in a specified region .......................................................... 82
Switching the display............................................................................................... 83
Chapter 5 Playing your guitar/bass ....................85
Using effects ......................................................................................... 86
Switching effect patches........................................................................................... 86
Editing an effect patch (Patch Edit)........................................................................ 86
Saving/Copying an Effect patch.......................................................... 88
Naming an effect patch............................................................................................ 88
Writing an effect patch............................................................................................. 88
Copying an effect patch ........................................................................................... 89
Using the Tuner/Expression pedal ..................................................... 90
Tuning your guitar/bass ......................................................................................... 90
Using an expression pedal as a volume pedal ..................................................... 91
Guitar effects parameter list................................................................ 92
GTR MULTI (Guitar multi) ..................................................................................... 92
BASS MULTI ............................................................................................................. 92
ACO (Acoustic) MULTI........................................................................................... 92
Description of the effects ......................................................................................... 93
Chapter 6 Editing the TSC settings........................99
TSC patch editing ............................................................................... 100
Edit procedure......................................................................................................... 100
Saving/Copying a TSC patch............................................................. 103
Naming a TSC patch............................................................................................... 103
Writing a TSC patch ............................................................................................... 103
Copying a TSC patch.............................................................................................. 104
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Chapter 7 Creating an original kit (Kit Edit) .......105
Editing a kit ......................................................................................... 106
Selecting the kit you want to edit ......................................................................... 106
Editing the Drum part............................................................................................ 106
Editing the Bass part............................................................................................... 110
Saving/Copying a kit .......................................................................... 113
Naming a kit ............................................................................................................ 113
Writing a kit............................................................................................................. 113
Copying a kit ........................................................................................................... 114
Contents
Chapter 8
Convenient function/System settings
.......115
FAVORITE function ............................................................................ 116
Recalling the registered content ........................................................................... 116
Registering a favorite ............................................................................................. 117
Saving all current settings................................................................. 118
System settings .................................................................................. 119
Adjusting the output signal (Output Setting)..................................................... 119
Adjusting the sensitivity of the key pads (Pad Sens) ........................................ 120
Tuning the bass part............................................................................................... 120
Using foot switches................................................................................................. 121
Adding a count-in................................................................................................... 123
Using the same kit/TSC patch for playing all patterns and songs ................. 123
Specifying the pattern at power-on...................................................................... 124
Chapter 9 Using MIDI ........................................125
Playing the DR-880 from an external MIDI device/
Playing an external MIDI device from the DR-880 ........................... 126
Setting the MIDI channel....................................................................................... 126
Setting the Volume receive switch ....................................................................... 126
Synchronizing the DR-880
with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencer ........................................ 128
Sync Mode setting................................................................................................... 128
Recording an external MIDI device’s performance on the DR-880
Recording a performance from your MIDI keyboard or MIDI pads .............. 130
Recording a performance from your sequencer or rhythm machine.............. 130
Transmitting a DR-880 bulk dump/
Receiving a bulk dump back to the DR-880 ..................................... 131
Setting the Device ID.............................................................................................. 131
Transmitting DR-880 data (Bulk Dump) ............................................................. 131
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Contents
Chapter 10 Using USB .......................................133
Before you use USB ........................................................................... 134
Supported operating systems ............................................................................... 134
Notes on Using USB ............................................................................................... 134
Switching the USB function................................................................................... 134
Importing SMF data to create a pattern............................................ 135
Windows users........................................................................................................ 135
Macintosh users ...................................................................................................... 137
Backing up the DR-880’s data ........................................................... 138
Windows users........................................................................................................ 138
Macintosh users ...................................................................................................... 139
Reading backup data
back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover)........................ 141
Windows users........................................................................................................ 141
Macintosh users ...................................................................................................... 142
Exchanging MIDI messages
with your computer (MIDI Communication) ..................................... 143
Driver installation and settings ............................................................................ 143
Switching the USB function................................................................................... 143
Appendices .......................................................145
Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) ............................... 146
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 147
Message List ....................................................................................... 148
Parameter List..................................................................................... 149
Preset Data List .................................................................................. 151
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................................................ 160
Specifications ..................................................................................... 162
Index .................................................................................................... 163
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Main features
■ High-quality sounds
● Cutting-edge, high-quality waves
The DR-880 makes it easy for you to play
rhythm patterns using drum and bass. It
contains 440 of the latest, high-quality drum and
percussion sounds, plus 40 different bass
sounds—and you can vary the velocity to create
expressive changes in volume or tone. A
complete range of expressive potential is now at
your fingertips, allowing you to create the most
realistic of sounds, with any amount of
dynamism or subtlety you desire.
In addition to 100 preset kits, you can create and
store 100 of your own original kits.
● Use insert effects for boldly creative
sound manipulation
The drum part provides three insert effects
processors (three-band EQ and compressor).
Since you can apply effects independently to the
kick, snare, and other instruments, you can use
the effects aggressively for creative purposes.
The bass part provides a compressor and COSM
amp, giving you the realistic sound of a bass
played through an amp.
COSM
(Composite Object Sound Modeling)
Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is an
original sound modeling technology developed by
Roland, in which the many factors that make up
the original sound, such as the electrical circuitry,
structural characteristics, materials used, and
acoustics, are analyzed and then recombined to
reproduce that same sound.
● TSC (Total Sound Control) function
TSC is a function that adjusts the overall tonal
character and reverberation. A stereo three-band
equalizer and high-quality reverb let you create
anything from natural-sounding ambience to the
reverberation of a wide range of rooms and
halls.
TSC settings are stored as patches and can be
switched easily. In addition to twenty preset
patches, you can create and store twenty of your
own.
■ Rhythm Patterns and Songs
The DR-880 contains 500 preset rhythm patterns,
and also lets you create 500 of your own original
rhythm patterns. In addition to realtime
recording or step input, you can use the EZ
Compose functions or the Groove Modify
function to create original patterns easily.
You can connect multiple rhythm patterns to
create a “Song,” and save up to one hundred
such songs that you create.
● EZ Compose
The EZ Compose functions make it easy to
create high-quality original patterns with a great
rhythmic feel, without having to input notes one
by one. The three EZ COMPOSE buttons on the
panel let you use these functions in combination
with each other.
[PATTERN]
This function lets you create an original rhythm
pattern simply by choosing a phrase for each
component; hi-hat, kick and snare, percussion,
and bass.
[CHORD PROGRESSION]
This function lets you add a chord progression
to the bass part simply by choosing a chord
progression template. It’s an incredibly easy way
to create a repeating chord progression or to set
up a blues progression.
[FILL IN]
A rich variety of fill patterns are provided,
ranging from light fills to fills that occupy an
entire measure. Simply choose a fill pattern and
paste it into your rhythm pattern.
● Groove Modify function
This lets you easily add “ghost notes,” which are
otherwise difficult to add when inputting notes
one at a time. You can adjust Shuffle or Velocity
to give your rhythm pattern the perfect groove.
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Main features
■ Guitar/bass input
The DR-880 provides a guitar/bass input jack
and built-in high-quality multi-effects, including
a COSM AMP effect. You can connect your
guitar/bass directly to the DR-880 and play
along with the rhythm patterns using sounds
that are just as realistic as if you were playing
through an actual amp.
The built-in multi-effects processing provides
algorithms for electric guitar, acoustic guitar,
and bass. Settings for each effect are stored as
“patches,” and you can choose from fifty preset
patches as well as store fifty more patches with
your own edited settings. There’s also a tuner
function that let’s you tune your guitar/bass
while it’s still connected.
■ Convenient functionality
and plenty of connectors
● Large backlit display
The large custom LCD shows chord progressions,
patterns, performance information, and editing
data in an easily understood fashion.
● FAVORITE function
Frequently used patterns, songs, or effect
patches can be registered to a button for
immediate recall. This lets you play the desired
pattern/song or switch guitar effects simply by
pressing a button. Since this function lets you
use four buttons x 20 banks, you can register a
total of 80 patterns, songs, or effect patches.
● Control via foot switch
You can connect up to four foot switches (sold
separately). Even while playing your guitar or
bass, you can use your feet to control the DR880—ideal for jam sessions or on-stage
performances. When making the assignments to
the foot switches, you can choose from a wide
range of functions, including starting/stopping
playback, switching patterns, setting tap tempo,
or switching guitar effects.
You can also connect an expression pedal and
use it for pedal control of the volume, or as a
wah pedal.
● A wide range of output jacks
In addition to phone jacks, RCA phono jacks are
also provided for master output, making it easy
to connect the DR-880 to a wide range of
equipment including mixers, amps, and audio
equipment.
There’s also a coaxial-type digital output jack,
letting you record the DR-880’s output in digital
form directly to your digital recorder without
any loss in audio quality.
Two individual outputs are also provided. You
can use these to send only the output of a
connected guitar/bass to your amp, or to use an
external effects processor on a specific
instrumental sound.
● USB connector
When the DR-880 is connected to your computer
via the USB connector, you can load SMF data
and use it as rhythm patterns. The USB
connector can also be used as a MIDI interfacing.
● Synchronized playback with digital
recorders and MIDI sequencer
You can use MIDI to synchronize the DR-880
with digital recorders, such as those in the BR
series, or with your MIDI sequencer. The
playback from your external MIDI device can
also be recorded on the DR-880.
● Dynamics-capable key pads
The dynamics-capable key pads allow the
volume or tone to be altered depending on the
force used when tapping a pad. When recording
a pattern, variations in the force with which you
tap the pads can be recorded as the strength
(velocity) of the notes.
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Front and Rear Panels
Front Panel
fig.001-010
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7
6
8,9,
10
12,13,14,15,16
17,18,19
20,21,22
23
,24,
25
1. GUITAR/BASS INPUT Knob
Adjusts the level of the guitar or bass
connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack.
2. PART LEVEL
DRUM Knob
Adjusts the volume of the drum part.
BASS Knob
Adjusts the volume of the bass part.
3. MASTER VOLUME Knob
Adjusts the volume of the entire DR-880.
4. Display
Shows the current mode and settings.
5. VALUE Dial
Use this to edit the value of a setting.
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4 5
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6. GUITAR/BASS INPUT
You will use these buttons for a guitar or bass
you’ve connected to the GUITAR/BASS
INPUT jack.
EFFECT Button
Use this button to change the guitar/bass
effect, turn it on/off, or edit the settings.
TUNER Button
Use this button to tune your guitar/bass.
7. OUTPUT SETTING Button
Use this button to adjust the output signal.
8. SONG/PATTERN Button
Switches between Song mode and Pattern
mode.
9. KIT Button
Use this button to switch kits.
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27
28
29
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Front and Rear Panels
fig.001-010
11 2 3
7
6
8,9,
10
12,13,14,15,16
17,18,19
20,21,22
23
,24,
25
10.
PAD Button
Use this button to switch pad banks.
11.
CURSOR Buttons
Use these buttons to move the cursor.
12.
SHIFT Button
Use this button to access alternate functions
of other buttons.
13.
DISPLAY Button
Use this button to switch the contents shown
in the Pattern or Song Play screen.
14.
EDIT Button
Use this button to edit settings.
15.
EXIT Button
Use this button to exit from an edit screen.
16.
ENTER Button
Use this button to finalize a selection or
confirm a value.
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4 5
26
27
28
29
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17.
(Reset) Button
Returns you to the beginning of the song or
pattern.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
(Rewind) Button
Moves the playback location toward the
beginning of the song or pattern.
(Fast-Forward) Button
Moves the playback location forward in the
song or pattern.
(Stop) Button
Stops playback of the song or pattern.
(Play) Button
Starts playback of the song or pattern.
REC (Recording) Button
Press this button to record a pattern in real
time (p. 54).
LOOP Button
Switches loop playback (p. 82) on/off for the
song.
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24.
KEY Button
Use this button to change the playback key of
a song or pattern.
25.
TEMPO (TAP) Button
Use this button to specify the playback tempo
of a song or pattern.
You can also set the tempo by tapping
(lightly striking) this button at regular
intervals (the Tap Tempo function).
26.
EZ COMPOSE
Press these buttons to use the EZ Compose
functions.
PATTERN Button
Use this button to easily create patterns.
CHORD PROGRESSION Button
Use this button to easily add chord
progressions.
FILL IN Button
Use this button to easily add fill-in patterns.
27.
GROOVE MODIFY Button
Press this button when you want to use the
Groove Modify function.
Front and Rear Panels
31.
PHONES (headphone) Jack
You can connect a set of headphones to this
jack.
32.
GUITAR/BASS INPUT Jack
You can connect your guitar or bass to this
jack.
28.
TSC (Total Sound Control) Button
Use this button to switch the TSC patch on/
off, or to edit the settings. (p. 30, p. 100)
29.
Key Pads
These pads play drum sounds and bass
sounds.
30.
FAVORITE
You can use these buttons to register eighty
(20 banks x 4) of your favorite pattern/song
numbers or guitar effect patch numbers.
1–4 Buttons
Press one of these buttons to recall the
pattern/song or guitar effect patch that is
registered to that button.
BANK Button
You can switch favorite banks by pressing
down this button and pressing a key pad.
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Front and Rear Panels
Rear Panel
fig.001-020
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11
1 2 3 5 7 64 8
1. AC IN (AC adaptor) Jack
Connect the included BRC-series AC adaptor
to this jack.
Never connect any AC adaptor other than the BRCseries; doing so will cause malfunctions.
2. POWER Switch
This is the power switch that turns the DR880 on/off.
3. USB Connector
This connector lets you use a USB cable to
connect the DR-880 to your computer.
4. MIDI Connectors (IN/OUT)
These connectors receive (IN) and transmit
(OUT) MIDI data.
Use MIDI cables to connect them to your
MIDI sequencer or MIDI sound module.
5. DIGITAL OUT Connector
This is a coaxial-type connector that outputs
digital audio signals.
It outputs the same sound as the MASTER
OUT jacks.
Connect it to your digital recorder.
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6. CTL 1, 2 Jack
You can connect foot switches (FS-6 or FS-5U;
sold separately) here and use them to control
various functions of the DR-880.
7. CTL 3, 4/EXP PEDAL Jack
You can connect foot switches (FS-6 or FS-5U;
sold separately) or an expression pedal
(Roland EV-5; sold separately) here and use
them to control various functions of the DR-
880.
8. INDIVIDUAL A, B Jacks
These jacks output only the sounds you
specify.
9. MASTER OUT Jacks R/L (MONO)
These are the audio signal output jacks. Both
phone jacks and RCA phono jacks are
provided.
If you’re using the phone jacks, connect your
equipment to the L (MONO) output if you’re
listening in monaural.
10.Cord Hook
Loop the cord from the supplied AC adaptor
around this hook. In the event that the cord
gets tugged on accidentally, this will prevent
the plug from coming out and causing the
power to fail, and will prevent excessive
strain from being placed on the AC adaptor
jack.
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11.
Security Slot ( SECURITY LOCK)
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Before you begin playing
Making connections
The DR-880 does not contain an amp or speakers. In order to produce sound, you’ll need to
connect an amp or audio system, or stereo headphones.
Audio cables, MIDI cables, stereo headphones, and foot switches are not included. You can
purchase them separately from your dealer.
fig.002-010
Pad controller
etc.
Digital recorder etc.
Audio set
Monitor speakers
(Powered)
Computer
MIDI sequencer
etc.
AC adaptor
(BRC-series)
Stereo headphones
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.
Expression pedal
(Roland EV-5)
Foot switch (FS-6 etc.)
Mixer, Guitar amp, etc.
Guitar
or
Bass
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Before you begin playing
* 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.002-020
1
Before you start making connections, check the following:
• Have you turned down the volume controls of the DR-880 and the connected amp or
other equipment?
• Have you turned off the power of the DR-880 and the connected amp or other
equipment?
2
Connect your amp or audio system (or headphones) as shown in the diagram.
We recommend that you use a stereo playback system in order to take full advantage of the
DR-880’s capabilities.
If you are using the DR-880 with a monaural playback system, connect it to the OUTPUT L
(MONO) jack.
Turning the power on/off
■ Turning the power on
Once the connections have been completed (p. 17), turn on power to your various devices
in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
1
Before you turn on the power, check the following:
• Is the DR-880 correctly connected to your other equipment?
• Have you turned down the volume of the DR-880 and your connected amp or playback
system?
2
Turn on the POWER switch located on the DR-880’s rear panel.
fig.002-030
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Before you begin playing
The following appears in the display, and the unit switches to performance mode.
The screen that appears at that point is called the “Pattern Play screen.”
fig.002-031d
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.
3
Turn on the power of your amp and other connected equipment.
4
Press [ ].
Playback will begin.
While listening to the playback, turn the MASTER VOLUME knob and PART LEVEL
(DRUM, BASS) knobs to adjust the DR-880’s volume.
fig.002-040
Adjust the volume appropriately on your connected amp or playback system.
5
Press [ ] to stop playback.
■ Turning the power off
1
Before you turn off the power, check the following:
• Have you turned down the volume of the DR-880 and your connected amp or playback
system?
2
Turn off the power of your amp or connected playback system.
3
Turn off the power of the DR-880.
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Before you begin playing
Adjusting the display contrast
Depending on the location in which the DR-880 is placed, you may find the display difficult
to read. If so, adjust the contrast of the display as follows.
fig.002-050
2
1
4
2
1
Press [EDIT].
The edit menu screen appears.
fig.002-060d
3
20
2
Use [CURSOR] / to move the cursor to the “LCD” icon and press [ENTER].
The LCD contrast setting screen appears.
fig.002-070d
3
Use the [VALUE] dial to adjust the contrast (range: 1–16).
4
When you’ve made the setting, press [EXIT].
The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the contrast will be saved.
When the contrast has been saved, the message will disappear.
* Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so.
Quick Start
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Listening to the demo song
Let’s start by listening to a demo song that shows off the
capabilities of the DR-880.
fig.003-010
2
4
4
3
1
Make sure that the Pattern Play screen (p. 19) is
displayed.
If it is not displayed, press [EXIT] a number of times until
the Pattern Play screen is displayed.
2
Hold down [SONG] and press [KIT].
The DR-880 will enter Demo mode, and playback will start.
fig.003-020d
All rights reserved.
Unauthorized use of this
material for purposes other
than private, personal
enjoyment is a violation of
applicable laws.
You can select Demo mode if
the Pattern Play screen or the
Song Play screen (p. 75) is
displayed.
DR-880 Demo Song
Copyright © 2004
BOSS Corporation
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3
To stop the demo playback, press [ ].
When you press [ ], playback will start from where you
had stopped.
When the demo song plays to the end, it will continue
playing from the beginning.
* No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI
OUT.
4
To exit Demo mode, press [SONG/PATTERN] or [EXIT].
Using the key pads to play sounds
Here’s how to use the key pads to play the DR-880’s builtin sounds.
fig.003-030
The key pads are velocity-
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1
Strike the key pads.
The drum sound (instrument) assigned to each key pad
will play.
Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Banks)
sensitive; the volume or tone
will vary according to how
strongly you strike a pad.
1
Quick Start
You can have different instruments sound, even when the
same key pad is tapped, by switching the pad bank.
2
Press [PAD].
Press [PAD] to select among the DRUM 1–3 pad banks; the
currently selected pad bank is shown in the screen.
fig.003-031d
* After a short while, you will automatically return from the pad
bank setting screen to the previous screen.
You can press a key pad to play the instrument that’s
assigned to that pad.
For more details on the pad banks, refer to p. 41.
Pad banks are collections of
drum instrument sounds
that are assigned as a single
group to the twenty key
pads. There are three drum
banks, DRUM 1 to 3.
Hold down [SHIFT] and
press [PAD] to switch to the
bass pads. When you strike a
key pad, the bass tone will
sound at the pitch (note
name) printed at the upper
right of the key pad you
struck.
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Playing the patterns
b
The DR-880 contains 500 preset patterns and 500 user
patterns.
Here’s how to play these patterns to hear how they sound.
Selecting and playing patterns
fig.003-040
2
1
3
4
1
Press [SONG/PATTERN] to make the “PATTERN”
indication appear.
fig.003-050d
Preset / User
Pattern mode Pattern name
A “pattern” is two to four
measures of rhythm
performance data designed to
e played back repeatedly.
Preset patterns can be edited
temporarily, but you can’t
overwrite your changes back
onto a preset pattern.
User patterns can be freely
edited and overwritten as
desired.
Chord
progression
Current
Current
Beat Position
key
(measure - beat)
tempo
2
Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern you want to
play.
Following preset patterns 001–500 you can also select from
user patterns 001–500.
Current chord
Next chord
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Playing the patterns
* If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the
pattern number will change in steps of ten.
* You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [SONG/PATTERN] to
switch between preset (P) and user (U).
3
Press [ ].
The selected pattern will begin playing.
During playback, you can turn the VALUE dial to reserve
the pattern to be played next.
The name of the reserved pattern is highlighted.
When the current pattern finishes playing, the reserved
pattern will start playing.
* If you press [CURSOR] / during playback, you will
switch to the previous/next pattern, and it will start playing
immediately.
This is convenient when you want to listen to the patterns while
you’re selecting among them.
4
To stop playback, press [ ].
If you press [ ] once again, playback will resume from
where it was stopped.
If you press [ ] and then press [ ], playback will
start from the beginning of the pattern.
The DR-880’s patterns
contain a “drum part” and a
“bass part.” The drum part
plays drum and percussion
sounds, and the bass part
plays bass sounds.
Quick Start
For more on the Preset Patterns, refer to p. 156.
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Playing the patterns
Changing the tempo
Here’s how to change the playback tempo of the pattern.
fig.003-060
1
1
Press [TEMPO (TAP)].
The tempo setting screen appears.
fig.003-080d
2
26
2
Use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo.
The tempo can be adjusted within the range from 20
through 260.
You can also specify the tempo by pressing [TEMPO
(TAP)] at the desired interval. This function is called “tap
tempo.”
Press [TEMPO (TAP)] four or more times at intervals of the
desired tempo.
The tempo will be set to the interval at which you pressed
the button, and the current tempo will be displayed in the
tempo setting screen.
* After a short while, you will automatically return from the tempo
setting screen to the previous screen.
Changing the playback key
Here’s how to change the playback key (pitch) of a pattern.
This function is called “key shift.”
fig.003-090
1
1
Press [KEY].
The Key Shift Setting screen appears.
fig.003-100d
Playing the patterns
2
Quick Start
2
Use the VALUE dial to change the key.
Range: -12–+12
You can change the key in semitone steps over a range of
±1 octave.
* After a short while, you will automatically return from the key
shift setting screen to the previous screen.
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Playing the patterns
b
Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching Kits)
Even when using the same pattern, you can change the
mood (the performance and the way it is played) of the
pattern by altering the instruments from which the pattern
is made up.
Here, try playing the same pattern with various different
instrument, changing kits while the performance is in
progress.
The DR-880 features 100 Preset Kits along with 100
additional User Kits whose settings you can change.
fig.003-110
2
A “kit” is a collection of 60
drum instruments and one
ass tone that is selected as a
single set.
Preset kits can be edited
temporarily, but you can’t
overwrite your changes back
onto a preset kit.
User kits can be freely edited
and overwritten as desired.
3
4
1
1
Press [ ] to start the performance of the pattern.
2
Press [KIT].
The Kit Setting screen appears.
fig.003-111d
3
28
Kit number
Use the VALUE dial to select a kit.
Try switching among the kits and listening to the different
sounds.
Following preset kits P001–P100 you can also select from
user kits U001–U100.
* If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the kit
number will change in steps of ten.
* You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [kit] to switch between
preset (P) and user (U).
4
To stop playback, press [ ].
• For more details on the kits, refer to p. 40.
• For more on the Preset Kits, refer to p. 154.
• When you want to make changes to the kit settings, refer
to “Chapter 7 Creating an original kit (Kit Edit)” (p. 105).
Playing the patterns
Quick Start
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Playing the patterns
Using the TSC function to modify the tone and ambience
Total Sound Control (abbreviated as TSC) is a function that
gives you overall control of the tone and ambience.
Settings for tone and ambience are stored in “TSC patches,”
letting you change the tone and ambience simply by
switching patches.
The DR-880 provides 20 preset TSC patches and 20 user
TSC patches.
fig.003-330
3
2
Preset patches can be edited
temporarily, but you can’t
overwrite your changes back
onto a preset patch.
User patches can be freely
edited and overwritten as
desired.
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1
Press [ ] to start the performance of the pattern.
2
Press [TSC].
The TSC setting screen appears.
fig.003-340d
Patch number
3
Use the [VALUE] dial to select a TSC patch.
Try switching among the TSC patches and listening to the
different sounds.
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