Boss Micro Br Br-80 Manual 2j6z4x

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). 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. © 2011 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION. BOSS, COSM and eBand are either ed trademark of BOSS Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About

WARNING and

CAUTION Notices

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

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the 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 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 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 power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

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

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. Never install the unit in any of the following locations. • 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 • Exposed to steam or smoke; or are • Subject to salt exposure; or are • Humid; or are • Exposed to rain; or are • Dusty or sandy; or are

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. Do not place containers containing liquid on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions. In the following situations, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, disconnect the USB cable from the BR-80, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

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

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA Series), and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. 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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• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. 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.

Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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. 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” page. Included batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.

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

Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 41).

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. Never expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or a battery charger can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger. When using rechargeable batteries and a charger, use only the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger specified by the battery manufacturer.

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet. 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.

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. 38). • 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. 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. Keep the included SD card in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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

Power Supply: Use of Batteries • 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. • Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing. • If operating this product on batteries, please use alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Placement • 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. • This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers. • 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. • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated. • Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally. • Do not put anything that contains water on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

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

Repairs and Data • 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 SD cards, SDHC cards, 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions

Using SD cards

• 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 an SD card, an SDHC card, or a computer.

• Carefully insert the SD card or the SDHC card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory, an SD card or an SDHC card once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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, the manufacturer of the cable.

• Never touch the terminals of the SD card or the SDHC card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. • SD cards and SDHC 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 with the 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. • Do not allow cards to become wet. • Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

Handling CDs / DVDs • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available disc cleaner.

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IMPORTANT NOTES Copyright • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law. • Do not use this product 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 product. • This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copy-protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group. • MPEG Layer–3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation. • CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2010 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2010 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523. • Gracenote and CDDB are ed trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation and/or Atelier Vision Corporation. • Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works. • Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

• Gracenote® is a ed trademark of Gracenote, Inc. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. ) and SDHC logo ( • The SD logo ( trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

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• VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. • The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation. • This product contains eCROS integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan. • MP3 codec is Copyright © 1995-2010, SPIRIT. • Cakewalk is a ed trademark of Cakewalk, Inc. in the United States. • SONAR and Cakewalk logo are trademarks of Cakewalk, Inc.

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IMPORTANT NOTES • Company names and product names appearing in this document are ed trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. • The product names mentioned in this document are ed trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. In this manual, these names are used because it is the most practical way of describing the sounds that are simulated using COSM technology. • The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

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Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Quick Start

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What You Can Do With the BR-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 01 Recording Ideas for Songs (LIVE REC Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 02 Turning Your Idea Into a Song (MTR Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 03 Practicing Along With Your Completed Song (eBand Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 04 Connecting the BR-80 to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Getting Ready

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Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Side (left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Side (right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Getting Ready to Use the BR-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Inserting Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Connecting the External Equipment to the BR-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Recording Ideas for Songs (LIVE REC Mode)

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Recording Flow in LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Recording/Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Switching to LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Recording with the Metronome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Playing Back Repeatedly (AB Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Specifying the Type of Playback (PLAY MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Contents Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adjusting the Recording Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Setting the Record Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Making Settings for a Song (SONG INFO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Naming a Song (SONG NAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Erasing a Song (SONG ERASE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Building Your Ideas Into a Song (MTR Mode)

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Recording Flow in MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Recording/Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Switching to MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Listen to the Demo Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Creating a New Song (SONG NEW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Selecting a Song (SONG SELECT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Selecting the Track(s) for Recording (REC TRACK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Playing Back Repeatedly (AB Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Re-Recording Only Over a Mistake (AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Track Settings (the Mixer Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Viewing the Track Levels (Level Meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Adjusting the Volume Balance (TRACK LEVEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Creating a Stereo Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Adjusting the Stereo Position (TRACK PAN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Mute and Solo Settings (TRACK MUTE & SOLO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Adjusting the Tone (TRACK EQ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Making Detailed EQ Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Adjusting the Reverb (REVERB SEND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Making Detailed Reverb Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Selecting V-Tracks (V-TRACK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Using Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Effect Patches and Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Selecting an Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Contents Using Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Creating a Rhythm Progression (EDIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Inserting a Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Deleting a Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Initializing a Rhythm Progression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Changing the Drum Sounds (Kit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Importing a Rhythm from SMF (SMF IMPORT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Track Editing (TRACK EDIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Copying Track Data (TRACK COPY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Moving Track Data (TRACK MOVE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Erasing Track Data (TRACK ERASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Exchanging Data (TRACK EXCHANGE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Importing Audio Data (TRACK IMPORT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Cancelling an Operation (UNDO/REDO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Returning to the Previous State (UNDO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Canceling the Undo (REDO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Mastering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Putting Multiple Tracks Together (BOUNCE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Mastering (MASTERING). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Editing the Mastering Effect Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Saving the Mastering Effect Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Managing Your Songs (SONG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Making Settings for a Song (SONG INFO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Naming a Song (SONG NAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Protecting a Song (SONG PROTECT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Erasing a Song (SONG ERASE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Copying a Song (SONG COPY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Saving Space on the SD Card (SONG OPTIMIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Practicing Along With a Completed Song (eBand Mode)

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Procedural Flow in eBand Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Playback/Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Switching to eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Playing Back Repeatedly (AB Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Contents Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Using the GUITAR/MIC IN Jack for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Recording with the Built-in Microphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Selecting Songs (SONG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Changing the Song’s Speed or Pitch (SPEED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Canceling Sounds in the Center (CENTER CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Specifying the Type of Playback (PLAY MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Using Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Selecting an Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Apply Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Making Settings for a Song (SONG INFO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Naming a Song (SONG NAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Erasing a Song (SONG ERASE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 ing Your 30 Favorite Songs (BEST 30 EDIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Precise Adjustment of the Repeat Segment (AB EDIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Using the Metronome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Changing the Song and Effects Simultaneously (PATCH SYNC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Other Convenient Functions

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Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Before Using USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Installing the USB Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Making Settings for USB Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Data Structure on the SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Exchanging Data with Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Transferring WAV Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Using BR Series Wave Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Using eBand Song List Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Saving Data on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Using the BR-80 as an Audio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Recording Audio from the BR-80 on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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Contents Detailed Effect Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Editing the Insert Effect Settings (EDIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Saving an Effect (WRITE/NAME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Algorithm List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 For Electric Guitar/Electric Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 For Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 For Acoustic Guitar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Making Overall Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Adjusting the Input Sensitivity (INPUT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 System Settings (SYSTEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Viewing SD Card Usage (SD INFO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Initializing an SD Card (FORMAT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Initializing the Unit (FACTORY RESET). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Auto Power Off Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Tuning Your Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Problems with the Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Problems with the Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Problems with the SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Problems with USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

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Quick Start

Preparations

Quick Start

LIVE REC Mode

MTR Mode

eBand Mode

Convenient Functions

Appendix

What You Can Do With the BR-80

Record (LIVE REC mode: p. 18, p. 43)

LIVE REC

Record your phrases or song ideas You can use the stereo microphones that’s built into the BR-80 to easily start recording right away.

Record your band’s performance You can bring the BR-80 to your rehearsal studio and record your band practice.

You can make high-quality recordings by simply pointing the BR-80’s built-in microphones toward the instrument you want to record. Even high-volume band performances in your rehearsal studio can be recorded clearly.

Songs and ideas you’ve recorded in “LIVE REC mode” can be played back as “eBand mode” songs (p. 94).

Perform (eBand mode: p. 28, p. 89) Play along with your favorite songs You can use the eBand Song List Editor to import a song from a music CD or your computer, and play along with it.

Play along with internal rhythms

The BR-80 packs audio player functionality and a great selection of Boss effects into a single unit. Just connect your guitar, and you can enjoy playing powerful guitar sounds while backed by a song.

Numerous rhythm patterns are built in, so you can enjoy playing in a variety of musical styles.

Play along with a completed song Since the BR-80 lets you change the playback speed without changing the pitch, you can practice at your own tempo.

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Songs and ideas you’ve recorded in “LIVE REC mode” can be imported into a track of “MTR mode” (p. 78).

Preparations

Create (MTR mode: p. 22, p. 53) MTR

Create a song using rhythms and effects

Master your completed song

The BR-80 is a mobile-sized multi-track recorder designed for portability.

LIVE REC Mode

The BR-80 provides everything you need to create a song: eight tracks, a rhythm track, and an array of effects.

From recording your performance all the way to the final mixdown, the BR-80 is an easy way to get started with the enjoyment of digital recording.

You can use the mastering toolkit to add finishing touches that enhance the tone quality of your song and give it more impact.

MTR Mode eBand Mode

You can immediately recall your completed song and play it back in “eBand mode” (p. 94).

A song you’ve recorded in “eBand mode” can be imported into a track of “MTR mode” (p. 78).


Connect your computer (p. 32, p. 104) • You can import audio files from your computer, or copy a song created on the BR-80 to your computer. • You can back up the BR-80’s recorded data to your computer, and recover the backup when desired.

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• You can apply effects to the BR-80’s input sound and record the result on your computer, or play back sounds from your computer through speakers connected to the BR-80.

01 Recording Ideas for Songs (LIVE REC Mode) What is LIVE REC Mode? This mode lets you use the built-in microphones to easily record anywhere anytime. Since stereo condenser microphones are built in to the BR-80, you can also record acoustic guitar or vocals with crystal-clear fidelity. The BR-80 can operate for plenty of time on batteries, so you can record even in locations where there’s no AC outlet, such as in a park or on a street. It’s a great way to collect natural sounds or city noises for use in a song.

Step 1 Get Ready to Record 1

1. Choose LIVE REC mode 1.

Press the [

] button to turn on the power.

2.

Press the [

] button a number of times until the “LIVE REC” indicator is lit.

* In LIVE REC mode, you can only record via the stereo microphones that are built into the BR-80. * Effects are not applied in LIVE REC mode.

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Connecting Headphones The BR-80 does not contain speakers. In order to hear the sound, you’ll need to connect an audio device such as monitor speakers or a stereo system, or headphones. When recording, you should use headphones in order to avoid acoustic .

Preparations

1. Connect commercially available stereo headphones to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack on the side (left).

Headphones

LIVE REC Mode

Recording With the Metronome MTR Mode

If you use the metronome, you’ll be able to record at a stable tempo.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button. 2. Use the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the volume. 3. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “TEMPO,”

eBand Mode

and use the dial to specify the tempo.

You can set the tempo to any value from 25 to 250.

4. Press the [EXIT] button.


If monitor speakers are connected when you’re recording with the metronome, the sound of the metronome will be included in the performance that you’re recording. If you don’t want to record the sound of the metronome, you’ll have to use headphones.

What is ? is the oscillation (squeal or buzz) that occurs when the microphone is too close to the speaker.

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This occurs when the output of the speaker is input back into the microphone, amplified, and output once again from the speaker.


Step 2 Record 1

1. Adjust the recording level

Adjust so the level meter moves within this range.

1.

Press the [ ] (REC) button. The BR-80 will enter recording-standby mode.

2.

While actually performing, use the [REC LEVEL] dial located on the right side of the BR-80 to adjust the recording level. While you perform, make adjustments so that the INPUT level meter is moving in the range of 12–P (-12–0 dB). If the P (PEAK indicator) lights, the sound will distort. [REC LEVEL] dial

* When adjusting the recording level, you might notice a little noise; this is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

3.

Use the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the volume.

2

2. Record

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1.

Press the [ ] (REC) button. Recording will start.

2.

Press the [ ] (STOP) button to stop recording. When recording stops, a file name will automatically be assigned, and the data will be saved.

Quick Start

Tips for Recording Microphone position For an acoustic guitar, place the BR-80 so that it’s about 30 cm (1 foot) from the body of the guitar, and that the sound hole of the guitar is between the left and right microphones.

Preparations

This will let you record a sound that has a good balance from the low to high frequency ranges, and also captures the body resonances of the instrument.

LIVE REC Mode

About 30 cm (1 foot) away

Center

Toward head

Body resonances are emphasized

A good balance from high to low ranges

String sound is emphasized

MTR Mode

Toward end pin

Alternatively, you can emphasize the body resonances by positioning the bridge and end pins of the instrument between the microphones, or capture a brighter sound by aiming the microphones toward the head of the instrument.

eBand Mode

Recording level If you’re recording a low-volume performance, such as one employing finger picking, you can record with less noise by locating the microphones closer to the instrument rather than by raising the recording level.


Listen to the Recorded Sound 1. Use the dial to select the file that you want to play back. 2. Press the [

] (PLAY) button.

Playback will begin. To adjust the playback volume, use the [VOLUME] dial located on the side (left).

] (STOP) button to stop playback.

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3. Press the [

02 Turning Your Idea Into a Song (MTR Mode) What is MTR Mode? In MTR mode, the BR-80 functions as a multi-track recorder that lets you create a finished song. You’ll be able to play multiple tracks simultaneously, and use V-tracks to record multiple takes of a guitar solo and then choose the best one.

Step 1 Prepare for Recording 1

1. Make the connections 1.

Hold down the [ ] button for several seconds to turn off the power.

2.

Turn the [REC LEVEL] dial and [VOLUME] dial to the minimum position.

3.

Connect your guitar or microphone to the GUITAR/ MIC IN jack.

4.

Set the [GUITAR/MIC] switch on the BR80’s bottom to the GUITAR or MIC position.

Electric Guitar Microphone

2

1. Select MTR mode

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1.

Press the [


2.

Press the [

] button a number of times until the “MTR” indicator is lit.

3.

While actually performing, adjust the recording level by gradually raising the [REC LEVEL] dial located on the BR-80’s right side.

4.

Gradually raise the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the output volume.

Quick Start

Step 2 Create a New Song 1

1. Create a New Song Press the [MENU] button.

2.

Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.

3.

Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “NEW,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4.

Use the dial to select the desired genre of song template, and then press the [ENTER] button.

Preparations

1.

LIVE REC Mode

Song Templates Song templates contain rhythms and effects that are suitable for the genre you choose. It’s easy to create a new song; just choose a template.

MTR Mode

2

1. Select an effect 2.

Use the cursor buttons to select “CATEGORY,” and then use the dial to choose the desired category.

3.

Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “PATCH,” and then use the dial to choose a patch. The effect will turn on/off each time you press the [COSM] button.

4.

After you’ve chosen an effect, press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the level meter screen. The following seven types of effects are provided. • For E. Guitar

• A. Guitar Multi

• Guitar to Bass

• For Vocal

• Acoustic Simulator

• For the built-in microphones


Press the [COSM] button. eBand Mode

1.

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• For E.Bass

Turning Your Idea Into a Song (MTR Mode)

Step 3 Recording/Multi-track Recording 1

1. Record 1.

Press the track button of the track you want to record. The REC TRACK screen will appear.

2.

Press the track button a number of times to select the recording track. The recording track will switch each time you press the track button.

2

3.

Press the [ ] (REC) button. The BR-80 will enter recording-standby mode.

4.

Press the [

] (PLAY) button to start recording.

5.

Press the [

] (STOP) button to stop recording.

1. Record a performance on another track

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1.

Hold down the [ ] (STOP) button and press the [ beginning of the song.

2.

Use the track buttons to select a different recording track.

3.

Press the [

] (REC) button.

4.

Press the [

] (PLAY) button to start recording.

5.

Press the [


] button to return to the

Quick Start

Tips for Recording Setting the tempo Here’s how to adjust the tempo of the rhythm that sounds during recording and playback.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button. Preparations

2. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “TEMPO,” and use the dial to set the tempo.

You can set the tempo in the range of 25.0–250.0.

3. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to LIVE REC Mode

the Mixer screen.

Play Back 1. Hold down the [

] (STOP) button and press the [ beginning of the song. ] (PLAY) button to start playback.

MTR Mode

2. Press the [

] button to return to the

If you press the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to access the TRACK SOLO&MUTE screen (p. 64), you’ll be able to make solo and mute settings for each track.

Adjusting the Volume Balance of the Tracks LEVEL screen.

2. Press the [

][

eBand Mode

1. Press the cursor [

] buttons to access the TRACK

] (PLAY) button to start playback.

3. Use the cursor buttons to select the track whose


volume you want to adjust, and use the dial to adjust the volume. If you use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to switch screens, you can also adjust PAN (p. 64), EQ (p. 64), and reverb send (p. 65).

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Turning Your Idea Into a Song (MTR Mode)

Step 4 Mastering Mastering is the process of adding the final polish to your song by using a special effect called the “Mastering toolkit,” which boosts the perceived loudness and power of the overall song, and improves the tonal balance to make it more listenable.

1

1. Select mastering mode 1.

Adjust the volume balance of the tracks before you begin mastering (p. 63).

2.

Press the [MENU] button.

3.

Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “MASTERING/BOUNCE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “MASTERING,” and press the [ENTER] button. The MASTERING screen will appear.

2

2. Mastering

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1.

Select EFFECT using the cursor buttons, then use the dial to select the Mastering Effect.

2.

Press the [ ] (REC) button and then, press the [ ] (PLAY) button. Mastering will begin. Mastering will stop automatically upon reaching the time set for END.

Quick Start

Tips for Mastering Adjusting the master level To get a powerful sounding recording, raise the volume until it is as high as you can get it without causing the sound to distort.

2. Press the [

Preparations

1. Select mastering mode. ] (PLAY) button to play back the song.

3. In the MASTERING screen, move the cursor to “LEVEL” and then use the dial to adjust the master level.

Adjust the level so that the sound you hear does not distort. LIVE REC Mode

Adjusting the START time With songs that start with a count-in, you can have mastering start after the count-in by changing the START time for mastering.

Adjusting the END time START Count-in

MTR Mode

By adjusting the END time for mastering to a point later than the end of the song data, you can prevent the decay at the end of the song from being cut off unnaturally. END Song data

Recorded data Decay

Mastering data

eBand Mode

Recorded data Portion recorded by mastering


Making a WAVE file from the song The completed song created by mastering is saved as a WAVE file in the MASTERING folder on the SD card. You can use “eBand mode” to play it back, or copy it to your computer and burn it to a CD.

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03 Practicing Along With Your Completed Song (eBand Mode) What is eBand Mode? You can enjoy playing your guitar along with a favorite song. You can also record your guitar playing together with the backing song. This is also a great way to practice guitar, since you can adjust the song’s playback speed or playback pitch, or use the center cancel function.

Step 1 Get Ready to Play 1

1. Make the connections

2

1.

Hold down the [ ] button for several seconds to turn off the power.

2.

Turn the [REC LEVEL] dial and [VOLUME] dial to the minimum position.

3.

Connect your guitar or microphone to the GUITAR/ MIC IN jack.

4.

Set the [GUITAR/MIC] switch on the BR80’s bottom to the GUITAR or MIC position.

Electric Guitar Microphone

1. Select eBand mode (p. 91)

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1.

Press the [


2.

Press the [

] button a number of times until the “eBand” indicator is lit.

3.

While actually performing, adjust the recording level by gradually raising the [REC LEVEL] dial located on the BR-80’s right side.

4.

Gradually raise the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the output volume.

Quick Start

Step 2 Selecting a Song and Effect 1

1. Select a song Press the [TR1/2] (SONG) button.

2.

Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “ALL SONGS,” and press the [ENTER] button.

3.

Use the dial to select a song, and press the [ENTER] button. The BR-80 can narrow down the song display so that you can find the desired song more quickly (p. 94).

Preparations LIVE REC Mode

2

1.

1. Select an effect 2.

Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “CATEGORY,” and use the dial to choose a category.

3.

Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “PATCH,” and use the dial to choose a patch.

4.

After you’ve chosen an effect, press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the basic screen. Effects suitable for guitar are already assigned to the BR-80’s internal songs, so you can simply select a song and start playing. If you’re playing an instrument other than guitar (e.g., bass or microphone), turn off patch sync (p. 101).

eBand Mode

Press the [COSM] button.

MTR Mode

1.

Convenient Functions Appendix

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Practicing Along With Your Completed Song (eBand Mode)

Step 3 Practicing at a Different Speed You can use the phrase trainer function to slow down the song’s playback speed in order to practice a rapid phrase, or use the center cancel function while playing along with the song.

1

1. Change the speed 1.

Press the [TR3/4] (SPEED) button.

2.

Use the cursor buttons to select “SPEED,” and use the dial to adjust the speed. With the 100% setting, the song will play at its original speed. Changing the speed won’t affect the pitch.

2

2. Practice 1.

Press the [

] (PLAY) button.

The song will begin playing back.

2.

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Play along with the song.

Quick Start

Tips for the Phrase Trainer SPEED ([TR3/4] button) * The SPEED and PITCH function apply only to the song that you’re playing back. SPEED

Preparations

Since you can slow down the speed without changing the pitch, rapid phrases will be easier to figure out. PITCH You can change the key of the song by raising or lowering the pitch without changing the speed. Explanation

SPEED

Changes the song’s playback speed.

SHIFT

Raises/lowers the pitch in semitones.

FINE

Adjusts the pitch in 1-cent steps. (100 cents = semitone)

LIVE REC Mode

Parameter

CENTER CANCEL ([TR5/6] button)

Explanation

POSITION

Specifies the position of the sound that you want to eliminate. L50: left, C00: center, R50: right

FREQ

Specifies the frequency range of the sound that you want to eliminate.

DEPTH

Increasing this value will make the effect stronger.

eBand Mode

Parameter

MTR Mode

This function makes sounds located in the center of the stereo sound field (e.g., vocals or guitar solo) less noticeable, allowing you to easily use the song as a “minus-one” song for karaoke or practicing. * CENTER CANCEL can be used for a song being played back, and can also be applied to sound input via the LINE IN jack or the USB connector.


Recording your performance Here’s how to record the exact sound you’re playing in eBand mode.

1. Press the [

] (REC) button.

Recording will begin. Silence will also be recorded until you start playback.

2. Press the [

] (PLAY) button to start playback.

The song will play back. Play along with the song.


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3. Press the [

04 Connecting the BR-80 to Your Computer Transferring Recorded Data To/From Your Computer BOSS BR Series Wave Converter • Audio track data recorded in the BR-80’s MTR mode can be converted to a WAV/AIFF file • A WAV/AIFF file from your computer can be converted to BR-80 audio track data. • Once converted, the WAV/AIFF files can be loaded into SONAR or other DAW software.

eBand Song List Editor • Songs from a music CD or audio files from your computer (WAV/AIFF/ MP3 files) can be imported as song data (eBand songs) for the BR-80’s eBand mode. • You can also enter or edit information (song title/artist name) for the imported eBand song. “BOSS BR Series Wave Converter” and “eBand Song List Editor” are on the included SD card. For details on installation, refer to “ReeEN.txt” on the included SD card. For details on use, refer to the online help included with the software.

Saving Data on Your Computer (Backup/Recovery) • When the SD card becomes full, or when you have important data that you want to keep, you can save (back up) the data to your computer. For details, refer to ”Saving Data on Your Computer” (p. 107).

Using the BR-80 as an Audio Interface • Before you use the BR-80 as an audio interface, you must install the USB driver in your computer. The USB driver is on the included SD card. • You can use software on your computer to record the audio input via the BR-80’s GUITAR/MIC IN jack or LINE IN jack. The audio input via the GUITAR/MIC IN jack can also be processed by an effect while you record. • You can also use speakers or headphones connected to the BR-80 to listen to sounds that you play back on your computer, or you can record these sounds into a BR-80 song. For details, refer to “Using the BR-80 as an Audio Interface” (p. 109).

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Quick Start

Preparations

Getting Ready

LIVE REC Mode

MTR Mode

eBand Mode


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Descriptions Top 1

6

7

8

2

3

4

5

9 10

17

11

12 13

14

1 [ ] (Power) button

16

17

4 [RHYTHM] button

This turns the power on/off. To turn the power off, press and hold this button for a few seconds.

In MTR mode, calls up the screen where you can change (edit) the settings for the rhythm.

Also, pressing the [ ] button cycles you through the available modes like this: MTR mode eBand mode LIVE REC mode MTR mode...

In eBand mode and LIVE REC mode, it turns on the metronome.

2 [MENU] button This button accesses various functions, such as settings for the entire BR-80.

3 [A

B] button

Use this button to specify a section to be played back repeatedly.

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To use the built-in tuner, hold down the [RHYTHM] button and press the [COSM] button (p. 118).

5 [COSM] button This button accesses a screen in which you can turn the insert effect on/off and edit its settings. To use the built-in tuner, hold down the [RHYTHM] button and press the [COSM] button (p. 118).

Descriptions 12 [

This shows various types of information depending on the settings you’re making, such as volume levels, and menu screens. If you find the display screen difficult to read, refer to “LCD CONTRAST” (p. 114), “LCD BACKLIGHT” (p. 114).

13 [

] button

Preparations

7 Cursor buttons

] button

The song will continue rewinding while you hold down this button. By holding down the [ ] (STOP) button and pressing the [ ] button, you can return to the beginning of the song.

The song will continue fast-forwarding while you hold down this button.

These buttons move the cursor.

14 [

8 Dial

This button plays the song.

This button confirms a selection or finalizes an entry.

16 [

] (REC) button

This is the Recording button. While in recording standby, this button will blink red, and will change to steadily lit red during recording.

11 Track buttons ([TR1/2] [TR3/4]

[TR5/6] [TR7/8])

17 MIC L/R (Built-in stereo microphones

L/R)

Track button functions Mode

[TR1/2] button

MTR mode

[TR5/6] button

[TR7/8] button

Select the recorded track SONG

SPEED

CENTER CANCEL

–

–

–

Switch the Play mode

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eBand mode LIVE REC mode

[TR3/4] button


You can use these microphones to record in stereo. Speakers are not built in. In order to hear the sound, you’ll need to use headphones or connect amplified speakers (p. 40).

For example, wherever [TR1/2] (SONG) button appears in this manual, it means that pressing [TR1/2] button will select “SONG,” which is shown in the screen.

eBand Mode

Use these buttons to select a track to be recorded or played back. In some screens, these buttons also operate as function buttons. Their functions will differ depending on the mode.

MTR Mode

If the [ ] (REC) button is blinking, pressing [ ] (PLAY) button will start recording. This button will light green during playback.

10 [EXIT] button This button returns you to the previous screen, or cancels an operation.

] (PLAY) button

LIVE REC Mode

15 [

9 [ENTER] button

] (STOP) button

This button stops recording/playback. By holding down the [ ] (STOP) button and ] button, you can return pressing the [ to the beginning of the song.

Use this to move the current location of the song (fast-forward or rewind). When making settings for various functions, this dial is used to edit values.

Quick Start

6 Display

Descriptions

Side (left)

18

19

20

Side (right)

21

18 DC IN jack An AC adaptor (PSA series, sold separately) can be connected here.

19 USB Connector (Mini B type) Use this connector to connect the BR-80 to your computer via a USB cable. When connected to a computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. • Use the BR-80 as an audio interface • Transfer audio data to and from the computer • Back up BR-80 data to your computer

20 PHONES/LINE OUT jack

(Stereo mini type)

This is an output jack for connecting stereo headphones (sold separately) or external audio equipment.

21 [VOLUME] dial Adjusts the volume of the output from PHONES/LINE OUT jack.

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22

23

24 25

22 GUITAR/MIC IN jack (1/4” phone type) You can connect your guitar, bass, or microphone to this input jack. Use the [GUITAR/MIC] select switch (located on the bottom ) to switch this input between high impedance (when using a guitar or bass) or low impedance (when using a microphone). * Use a monaural dynamic microphone. The BR-80 does not condenser microphones.

23 LINE IN jack (Stereo mini type) The output of your digital audio player can be connected to this jack.

24 [REC LEVEL] dial This dial adjusts the volume of the input source, such as a guitar or microphone. This will determine the level of the material recorded on the track.

25 Strap hole The strap can be ed through this hole.

Descriptions Quick Start

Bottom 26

Preparations

27 LIVE REC Mode MTR Mode

28 26 Battery compartment cover

* The BR-80 cannot recharge nickel-metal hydride batteries.

Depending on the device that’s connected to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack, set this to the guitar (high impedance device) or microphone (low impedance device) position.

The BR-80 is shipped from the factory with the included SD card inserted. This SD card contains song data, rhythm data, the USB driver, eBand Song List Editor, and BR Series Wave Converter. * Before you use the BR-80, you should make a backup of the included SD card. For details on how to make a backup, refer to “Saving Data on Your Computer” (p. 107).

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27 GUITAR/MIC select switch

Open this cover and insert an SD card. eBand Mode

The BR-80 can operate on two commercially available AA alkaline batteries or rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries.

28 Memory card slot

Getting Ready to Use the BR-80 Inserting Batteries 1. Make sure that power is off. 2. On the bottom of the BR-80, slide

the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and remove it.

• 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. • 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.

NOTE • Take care that foreign objects (flammable items, coins, pins, etc.) or liquids (water, juice, etc.) do not enter the unit while the battery compartment cover is removed.

3. Install two AA batteries, making sure to observe the correct polarity (+/-).

• 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. • When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Battery Low!” When this message appears, replace the batteries as soon as possible. • The battery life will depend on the conditions of use and on the model of batteries. It will also be affected by the type and capacity of the SD card. • 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.

4. Reattach the battery compartment cover.

MEMO If you want to remove the batteries, turn off power to the BR-80 first; then take out the batteries.

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• Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing. • If operating this product on batteries, please use alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. • Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline dry cell batteries: Approx. 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Getting Ready to Use the BR-80 Quick Start

Inserting an SD Card Here’s how to open the card cover.

Removing the card cover 2. Pull out the card cover in the

direction shown by the arrow in the illustration below.

• Never insert or remove an SD card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the SD card.

Preparations

1. Turn the BR-80 upside down.

• This unit s SD/SDHC cards.

• Carefully insert the SD card all the way in-until it is firmly in place. • Never touch the terminals of the SD card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. • Some memory card types or memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or play back properly on this unit.

1. When inserting the SD card, hold it so the side with the connector is facing upwards, and press it in firmly until you hear it click into place.

Removing an SD card 1. Press the SD card all the way in, then release your fingers.

MTR Mode

Inserting an SD card

LIVE REC Mode

• If using an SD card other than the included one, refer to the Roland website (http://www. roland.com/) for the most recent information on cards that are known to work with the BR-80.

2. The SD card will pop out slightly, allowing you to remove it.

eBand Mode Convenient Functions

The SD card write protect feature (LOCK) The contents of the SD card can be protected by write protecting it. To write protect a card, slide the write protect switch on the side of the SD card to the “LOCK” position. Unlock write protect to delete data on the card.

Writing allowed

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Writing prohibited (LOCK)

Getting Ready to Use the BR-80

Connecting the External Equipment to the BR-80 Side (left) Headphones

Amplified Speakers

Computer

If you connect the BR-80 to your computer via USB, it will operate on USB bus power. (You’ll need to install the driver.) If you use the USB connection simultaneously with an AC adaptor, the AC adaptor will take priority.

Side (right) Electric Guitar

Microphone

Digital audio player

Set the [GUITAR/MIC] select switch on the bottom to the appropriate position for the device that’s connected. When connecting an external microphone, make sure that its plug is a phone plug of the unbalanced TS type. Balanced TRS phone plugs cannot be used.

* To prevent malfunction and damage, always make sure to turn down the volume and switch off the

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power on all of your equipment before you make any connections. * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (LINE IN jack, GUITAR/MIC IN jack) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors. * Howling 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. Lowering volume levels.


Once the connections have been completed (p. 40), 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.

Quick Start

Turning the Power On/Off 1. Check the following before you turn on the power.

Preparations

• Have connections with your external equipment been made correctly? • Are the volume controls of the BR-80 and the connected equipment set to the minimum position? • Is the SD card inserted? (p. 39)

2. Turn the BR-80’s [VOLUME] dial all the way down. jack, LINE IN jack).

4. Press the [

] button on the top to turn on the power.

5. Switch on the power to the equipment connected to PHONES/LINE OUT jack.

LIVE REC Mode

3. Switch on the power to the equipment connected to the input jacks (GUITAR/MIC IN

NOTE

• Before switching the power on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the power on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

MTR Mode

• 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.

• When using the BR-80 on USB bus power, take care that the USB cable is not disconnected during use. If the USB cable is disconnected, data might be lost. eBand Mode

MEMO When the BR-80 is shipped from the factory, an SD card is inserted in the memory card slot.


Connecting the AC adaptor (sold separately) Connect the separately available AC adaptor (PSA series) to the DC IN jack located on the left side of the BR-80. You must use the PSA series as the AC adaptor. Using any other adaptor may cause overheating and malfunction.

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* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.


Turning the power off 1. Make sure that song playback is stopped. 2. Turn off the power of any device connected to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack. 3. Make sure that the BR-80’s display does not indicate “Keep power on!” 4. Hold down the top ’s [ turn off.

] button for two seconds or longer; the power will

If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, turn the “AUTO POWER OFF” setting off With the factory settings, the BR-80’s power will automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you want to have the power remain on all the time, change the “AUTO POWER OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 117. NOTE • When the power is turned off, any effect settings you were editing will be lost. Before turning the power off, you must save any settings that you want to keep (p. 111). Other settings you were editing will be saved automatically when you turn the power off. • Auto Power Off is enabled when the BR-80 is operating on batteries or the AC adaptor. This function is deactivated when you’re connected to a computer via USB. • When multiple power sources are connected, power will be taken in the following order: the AC adaptor, USB bus power, then batteries.

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Quick Start Preparations


LIVE REC Mode

Audio signal flow in LIVE REC mode

MTR Mode

REC LEVEL

Recorder

VOLUME

PHONES/ LINE OUT

• Effects are not applied in LIVE REC mode.


• In LIVE REC mode, you can only record via the stereo microphones that are built into the BR-80.

eBand Mode

Built-in microphones

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Recording Flow in LIVE REC Mode LIVE REC mode lets you easily make stereo recordings using the BR-80’s built-in microphones.

Prepare for Recording Switching to LIVE REC Mode (p. 45) Other Functions (p. 49)

Recording/Playback Recording (p. 46) Playback (p. 47)

Using the metronome while recording Recording with the Metronome (p. 46)

* Songs you’ve recorded can be loaded for use in MTR mode or eBand mode, or they can be used on your computer.

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Recording/Playback Quick Start

Switching to LIVE REC Mode 1. Press the [ ] button a number of times until the LIVE REC indicator is lit.

Preparations

The BR-80 will enter LIVE REC mode, and the main screen will appear.

During playback: output level During recording: input level

LIVE REC Mode

Power supply status During playback: length of the file During recording: remaining recording time

File name Current time

PEAK indicator Play mode (p. 48) Recorder status

Power supply status MTR Mode

Indication

Explanation Power is being supplied from the AC adaptor. Power is being supplied from the computer. The batteries are in good condition.

eBand Mode

The batteries are running low. The batteries are almost empty. Install fresh batteries as soon as possible. The batteries are empty. Install fresh batteries.


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Recording/Playback

Recording 4. Press the [

Rewind Fast-forward

Record / Recording-standby

recording. The [

] (STOP) button to stop

] (REC) button will go out.

The display will show the file that was recorded. MEMO

Play

Pause

1. Press the [

] (REC) button to enter recording-standby mode. The [

] (REC) button will blink.

2. Use the [REC LEVEL] dial to adjust the recording level.

Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording (p. 49).

3. Press the [

recording.

] (REC) button to start

The [ ] (REC) button will light, and recording will begin. NOTE • The recording level will change if you operate the [REC LEVEL] dial during recording. Take care not to operate the [REC LEVEL] dial inadvertently. • You can’t turn off the power during recording. You must stop recording before you can turn off the power.

A song name such as LIVE0001.WAV will be created automatically. The 0001 portion will be the number following the highest-numbered song that exists.

Recording with the Metronome If you use the metronome while recording, it will be easier to record at an accurate tempo.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button. The metronome will turn on.

2. Use the cursor buttons to select the desired parameter, and use the dial to specify its value. Parameter

Explanation

BEAT

Specifies the time signature.

TEMPO

Specifies the tempo.

LEVEL

Specifies the volume of the metronome.

REC

ON: The metronome will be recorded with the performance. OFF: You’ll hear the metronome, but it will not be recorded.

In the metronome setting screen, you can press the [ENTER] button to turn the metronome on/off.

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Recording/Playback

Rewind Fast-forward

Play

Quick Start

Playback Playing Back Repeatedly (AB Repeat)

Preparations

Use this feature for guitar solo practice and in other situations where you want to practice along with a single section as it plays back repeatedly. Section to repeat Time

Stop

1. Use the dial to select the file that you want to play.

] (PLAY) button to play

2. Press the [A

B] button at the point where you want to start repeating (point A).

3. Press the [A

B] button at the point where you want to stop repeating (point B). AB Repeat will turn on, and playback will begin repeating.

eBand Mode

NOTE During playback, you can hold down the [ ] button to rewind, or the ] button to fast-forward. Normal [ playback will resume when you release the button.

volume.

playback.


AB Repeat

Explanation

A

Time location “A” has been ed for AB Repeat.

A

B

Playback will repeat between time locations “A” and “B” (AB Repeat).


3. Use the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the 4. Press the [

MTR Mode

If the display indicates “No Song,” the current folder contains no files that the BR-80 can play back. If the display indicates “No Card,” no SD card has been inserted.

the file.

] button.

The song will play back.

MEMO

2. Press the [

1. Press the [

LIVE REC Mode

B (Repeat End)

A (Repeat Start)

MEMO

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To cancel the repeat function, press the [A B] button once again.

Recording/Playback

Specifying the Type of Playback (PLAY MODE) Here you can specify how the songs will play back. You can choose the basic play mode in which the songs play consecutively starting from the first song, or play just the selected single song, or play songs in random order (shuffle play).

1. Press the [TR7/8] (PLAY MODE) button.

The play mode is indicated in the main screen in the circled location of the illustration.

Each time you press the [TR7/8] (PLAY MODE) button, this parameter will be switched in the following order.

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Play Mode

Explanation

ONE

The current song plays to the end and stops.

ONE

Playback of the current song is repeated.

LIST

All songs of LIVE REC mode are played back in order.

LIST

All songs of LIVE REC mode are played back in order, repeatedly.

SHFLE

All songs of LIVE REC mode are played back in random order.

SHFLE

All songs of LIVE REC mode are played back repeatedly, in random order.

Other Functions

The basic principle when adjusting the level is to get the level as high as possible without allowing distortion to occur.

4. While the sound plays, use the [REC LEVEL] dial to adjust the recording level a little at a time.

Preparations

The BR-80 is designed to let you record a wide range of sounds. By adjusting the recording level (volume) appropriately for the source you’re recording, you’ll be able to record with optimal quality.

Quick Start

Adjusting the Recording Level

If you’re going to record a musical performance such as an instrument or vocal, you should play the loudest age of the song.

Adjust so the level meter moves within this range.

1. Point the BR-80’s built-in

LIVE REC Mode

microphones toward the source you’ll be recording. If the P (PEAK indicator) lights, the sound will distort.

(REC) button so the [ is blinking.

] ] (REC) button

The BR-80 is in recording-standby mode.

recording, play the sounds that you actually intend to record. The level meter will move according to the loudness of the sound being input to the BR-80.

Setting the Record Mode The record mode you select will determine the audio quality, the file size, and the recordable time.

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Choose the setting that’s appropriate for your needs, according to whether audio quality or recording time are more important.


3. On the audio source you’ll be

* When adjusting the recording level, you might notice a little noise; this is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

eBand Mode

2. In the main screen, press the [

MTR Mode

About 30 cm away

The higher the level at which the sound is being captured, the farther toward the right the level meter will move. Use the [REC LEVEL] dial to adjust the level so that the sound is captured at as high a level as possible. However, don’t allow the PEAK indicator to light; this indicates that the input volume is excessive.

Other Functions 1. Press the [MENU] button.

Making Settings for a Song (SONG INFO) Here’s how to view or edit information about the song.

2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select “REC SETUP,” and press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the dial to specify the record mode.

Record Mode WAV MP3-64kbps

1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “INFO,” and press the [ENTER] button. The SONG INFO screen will appear.

MP3-128kbps MP3-192kbps MP3-320kbps

WAV files allow higher-quality recording than MP3 files. If you choose MP3, the file size will be smaller than WAV, allowing you to record for a longer length of time. Higher bps values allow higher-quality recording. However, this will produce a larger file, so the available recording time will be shorter. NOTE

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the setting. Parameter

Edits the song name. NAME

The following frequency is fixed at 44.1 kHz.

4. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the basic screen.

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Explanation Move the cursor to song name and press the [ENTER] button; you’ll switch to the song name editing screen (p. 51.)

TYPE

Indicates the file type.

LENGTH

Indicates the length of the song (time).

SIZE

Indicates the size (file size) of the song.

LEVEL

Specifies the song’s volume.

PROTECT

Turns protection on/off for the song.

Other Functions A message will ask “Are you sure?” If you decide to cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] button.

8. Press the [ENTER] button. The name will be changed. Preparations

When you create a new song, it will automatically be given a name such as “LIVE0001.” When you’ve finished a song, you should give it an appropriate name so that your song data will be easier to manage.

7. Press the [ENTER] button.

Quick Start

Naming a Song (SONG NAME)



3. Use the cursor [

LIVE REC Mode


4. Use the cursor [

MTR Mode

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to song name, and press the [ENTER] button. The SONG NAME screen will appear.

eBand Mode

5. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the character that you want to edit.


6. Turn the dial to select the desired character.

Press the cursor [ ] button to insert one character at the selected location. Press the cursor [ ] button to delete the selected character.

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Other Functions

Erasing a Song (SONG ERASE) Here’s how to erase the currently selected song.



3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “ERASE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Press the [ENTER] button. A message will ask “Are you sure?” If you decide to cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] button.

5. Press the [ENTER] button. The song will be erased. * While the data is being updated, the display will indicate “Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.

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Building Your Ideas Into a Song (MTR Mode)

LIVE REC Mode

Audio signal flow in MTR mode


REC LEVEL

Effect

Recorder

VOLUME

PHONES/ LINE OUT

USB

• If you want to use the built-in microphones, don’t connect anything to the GUITAR/ MIC IN jack.

• To record only the sound arriving at the LINE IN jack and USB connector, turn the [REC LEVEL] dial all the way down.

Appendix

• The signal from LINE IN jack and USB connector is mixed with the input from GUITAR/ MIC IN jack or the built-in microphones, and then input to the recorder. Use the controls of the connected devices to adjust the volume balance.


• The built-in microphones will turn off when you connect a cable to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack.

eBand Mode

LINE IN

SENS

MTR Mode

GUITAR/ MIC IN

Recording Flow in MTR Mode In MTR mode, the BR-80 operates as a digital recorder that can play back eight tracks simultaneously. From recording to mastering, all the functions you need to create a song are provided.

Preparations for Recording Make Connections (p. 40) Switching to MTR Mode (p. 55) Creating a New Song (p. 57), Selecting a Song (p. 57)

Recording/Playback Recording (p. 57) Playback (p. 60)

Record with Effects Applied Selecting an Effect (p. 68) Detailed Effect Settings (p. 110)

Record while Listening to Rhythm Using Rhythm (p. 69)

Edit Your Song Track Editing (p. 74)

Master Your Song Mastering (p. 81)

* After the completion of the mastering process, the songs can be played back in eBand mode, or they can be used on your computer.

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Switching to MTR Mode 1. Press the [ ] button a number of times until the MTR indicator is lit.

Preparations

Punch-in/out status Current time

Repeat Status

LIVE REC Mode

The BR-80 will enter MTR mode; the level meter screen will appear. Cursor

Measure Power supply status

PEAK Indicator

Rhythm tempo

MTR Mode

If “PEAK” lights, adjust INPUT SENS (p. 114).

Output level of the output

Input level

Output level of each track

* If you’ve made settings so that the tempo of the rhythm changes during the song, you won’t be able to change the tempo in the level meter screen.

eBand Mode

Track status R: Recording track S: Solo (p. 64) M: Mute (p. 64)

Power supply status Convenient Functions

Indication

Explanation Power is being supplied from the AC adaptor. Power is being supplied from the computer. The batteries are in good condition. The batteries are running low.

The batteries are empty. Install fresh batteries.

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The batteries are almost empty. Install fresh batteries as soon as possible.

Recording/Playback

Listen to the Demo Song The SD card included with the BR-80 contains demo songs. Here’s how to play back the demo songs.

1. Press the [MENU] button. The Menu screen will appear.

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “DEMOSONG,” and press the [ENTER] button. The level meter screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor buttons to move

the cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button. The Song screen will appear.

3. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “SELECT,” and press the [ENTER] button. The SONG SELECT screen will appear.

5. Set the [VOLUME] dial to the minimum position.

6. Press the [

7. Slowly raise the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the volume.

8. Press the [ playback.

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] (PLAY) button.

Demo song playback will start.



Recording The BR-80 manages your recordings in units called “songs.” If you want to create a new recording, you need to create a new song (SONG NEW). If you want to record additional material for a song that’s already saved in the BR-80, select that song (SONG SELECT).

A new song will be created, and you will return to the Level Meter screen. * The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being updated. Never turn off the power while this message is shown.

LIVE REC Mode

To record a new song, carry out the procedure below.

1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. Use the cursor buttons to move

the cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor buttons to move The SONG NEW screen will appear.

Selecting a Song (SONG SELECT) If you want to record additional material onto a previously saved song, select that song as follows.

MTR Mode

the cursor to “NEW,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Preparations

6. Press the [ENTER] button once again.

Creating a New Song (SONG NEW)

1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. Use the cursor buttons to move

Category

3. Use the cursor buttons to move the 4. Use the dial to select a song template of the desired category.

cursor to “SELECT,” and press the [ENTER] button. The SONG SELECT screen will appear.


Each song template specifies rhythms and effects that are appropriate for that category. If you don’t want to select a song template, choose “NO CATEGORY.”

5. Press the [ENTER] button. The display will ask “Are you sure?”

eBand Mode

the cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button.

An “*” is displayed next to the currently selected song.

select a song.

][

] buttons to

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4. Use the cursor [

Recording/Playback 5. Press the [ENTER] button. The song will be selected, and you’ll return to the Level Meter screen. * The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being updated. Never turn off the power while this message is shown.

2. Use the track buttons to select the recording track (p. 59).

3. Press the [

] (REC) button to enter recording-standby mode. The [

] (REC) button will blink.


Recording

Adjust the loudness of the sound you’ll be recording. While stopped: Recording standby

Rewind

During playback: Recording Fast-forward

If the peak indicator lights, adjust “INPUT SENS” (p. 114).

5. Start recording. Stop

Play

1. Connect the device you want to record (p. 40).

The device you connect will be selected automatically. If you don’t connect anything, the built-in microphones will be selected. MEMO • If you connect a device to the GUITAR/ MIC IN jack, the GUITAR/MIC IN jack will take priority, and the built-in microphones will turn off. • If you connect devices to the LINE IN jack or the USB connector, they will be mixed with the input from the GUITAR/ MIC IN jack or the built-in microphones. • To record only the sound arriving at the LINE IN jack and USB connector, turn the [REC LEVEL] dial all the way down. Use the controls of the connected device to adjust the recording level.

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In recording-standby mode ([ ] (REC) button blinking), press the [ ] (PLAY) button. The [ ] (REC) button will light, and recording will begin. NOTE • The recording level will change if you operate the [REC LEVEL] dial while in during recording. Take care so as not to inadvertently move the [REC LEVEL] dial. • You can’t turn the power off during recording. You must first stop recording, and then turn the power off.

6. Press the [

recording.



Selecting the Track(s) for Recording (REC TRACK) Select the track(s) on which you’ll record.

1. Press a track button to select the track(s) to use for recording. Preparations

The recording track level is shown in the level meter screen in the location circled below.

Track 1 (mono)

Track 2 (mono)

MTR Mode

If the built-in microphones have been selected for input, or if the selected tracks are linked for stereo, tracks 1/2 (stereo) will be selected initially.

LIVE REC Mode

If you press the [TR1/2] button, repeated pressing of the button allows you to cycle through the available choices, which are: track 1 (mono) track 2 (mono) track 1/2 (stereo).

Track 1/2 (stereo)

eBand Mode

MEMO • If you want to record in mono, select “TR1” or “TR2.” • If you want to record in stereo, select “TR1/2.” If a signal is input in mono, the same signal will be recorded on the left and right tracks.

• If you record in stereo, you'll be able to modify the parameters for the mixer's left and right channels simultaneously; see”Creating a Stereo Track” (p. 63).

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The left channel of signals input in stereo will be recorded on “TR1,” while the right channel will be recorded on “TR2.”

Recording/Playback

Playback Rewind

Fast-forward

Playing Back Repeatedly (AB Repeat) By using the “repeat” function you can repeatedly play back a specified region.

Stop

Play Section to repeat Time

1. Hold down the [

] (STOP) button and press the [ ] button to return to the beginning of the song.

2. Press the [

] (PLAY) button to play back the song.

3. Use the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the volume.



MEMO • To return to the beginning of the song, hold down the [ ] (STOP) button and press the [ ] button. However, if the current time location is later than the location at which the previous recording began, this operation returns you to the location at which the previous recording began. To return to the beginning of the song, hold down the [ ] (STOP) button and press the [ ] button once again. • To move to the end of the song, hold down the [ ] (STOP) button and press the [ ] button.

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B (Repeat End)

A (Repeat Start)

1. Press the [

] (PLAY) button.

The song will play back.

2. Press the [A


3. Press the [A

B] button at the point where you want to stop repeating (point B).

AB Repeat will turn on, and playback will begin repeating. MEMO To cancel the repeat function, press the [A B] button once again.

Recording/Playback

While the track plays, you can “punch-in” to switch from playback to record; then you can “punch-out” to resume playback, all without stopping.

1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “A. PUNCH,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Preparations

When recording, there may be times when you made a mistake or were unable to play as you intended. In such cases, you can use punch-in/out to re-record only the region you specify.

Quick Start

Re-Recording Only Over a Mistake (AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT)

Playback Start

Recording

Punch-In

Playback

Punch-Out

Time Stop

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “ON/OFF,” and turn the dial to choose “ON.”

* When using auto punch-in/out, there must be more than 1.0 seconds between the punch-in and punch-out points.

The data prior to punching-in/out will remain on the SD card; it will not be deleted. To maximize the free space available on the SD card, you can execute Song Optimize p. 88) to delete unneeded data.

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “DISP,” and turn the dial to choose the units in which you’ll specify the locations. Explanation

TIME

Specify the locations in units of time.

MEASURE

Specify the locations in units of measures.

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Setting

eBand Mode

MEMO

MTR Mode

“Auto punch-in/out” is the operation of automatically punching-in/out at the locations you specify beforehand.

LIVE REC Mode

Punch-in at the point where you want to start re-recording, and then punch-out when you want to stop re-recording.

Recording/Playback MEMO 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 dial to eliminate the discrepancy.

5. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “IN,” and turn the dial to specify the punch-in location. You can move to the current location by pressing the [ENTER] button.

6. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “OUT,” and turn the dial to specify the punch-out location. MEMO If you place the cursor at IN or OUT, and then press the [ENTER] button, the current time will be specified as the time.

7. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the level meter screen.

The display will indicate “A. PUNCH,” indicating that the punch-in/out locations have been specified.

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Recording In this example, we’ll explain how to specify the auto punch-in/out locations beforehand, and then re-record a specified region of the previously recorded track 1.

1. Play back the song, and use the [REC LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the input.

Compare the volume of the input to the volume of the track that you want to rerecord, and adjust the [REC LEVEL] knob so that there is no difference in volume.

2. Move to a location a little earlier than

the region that you want to re-record.

3. Select the track 1, and press the

[ ] (REC) button to put the BR-80 in recording-standby mode.

4. Press the [

] (PLAY) button.

Punch-in will occur automatically at the beginning of the specified region. Rerecord your performance. The [ ] (REC) button will light during recording. When you arrive at the punch-out location, the BR-80 will automatically return to playback mode, and the [ ] (REC) button will go out.

Track Settings (the Mixer Screen) In the mixer screen, use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move through the various settings in the following order.

Level Meter screen

p. 63

TRACK LEVEL screen

p. 63

TRACK PAN screen

p. 64

TRACK MUTE&SOLO screen

p. 64

TRACK EQ screen

p. 64

REVERB SEND screen

p. 65

V-TRACK screen

p. 66

Viewing the Track Levels (Level Meter) To access this screen, press the [EXIT] button a number of times.

1. Use the cursor [ select a track.

][

] buttons to

2. Use the dial to adjust the track’s volume. MEMO You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the level meter screen. You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK PAN screen.

MTR Mode

This is the main screen for MTR mode.

Here you can adjust the volume of each track.

LIVE REC Mode

Page

Preparations

Screen

Adjusting the Volume Balance (TRACK LEVEL)

Quick Start

The mixer screen lets you make settings for each track.

Creating a Stereo Track

MEMO

You’ll be able to edit the settings of the two tracks simultaneously. Press the [ENTER] button once again to disengage the stereo link.

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You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK LEVEL screen.

eBand Mode

In the TRACK LEVEL screen, press the [ENTER] button to link the adjacent oddnumbered and even-numbered tracks as a pair.

Track Settings (the Mixer Screen)

Adjusting the Stereo Position (TRACK PAN) Here you can adjust the left/right position of each track.

3. Use the dial to turn solo or mute on/ off.

MEMO You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK PAN screen. You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK EQ screen.

Adjusting the Tone (TRACK EQ) 1. Use the cursor [ select a track.

][

] buttons to

2. Use the dial to adjust the pan.

Here you can adjust the tone of each track. The EQ (equalizer) lets you adjust the high, mid, and low ranges.

MEMO You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK LEVEL screen. You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK MUTE & SOLO screen.

Mute and Solo Settings (TRACK MUTE & SOLO) Here you can mute (silence) or solo each track.

1. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select HI, MID, or LOW.


][

] buttons to

3. Use the dial to adjust the tone. MEMO You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK MUTE & SOLO screen. You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the REVERB SEND screen.

1. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select SOLO or MUTE.


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][

] buttons to

Track Settings (the Mixer Screen)

1. In the TRACK EQ screen, press the [ENTER] button.

Adjusting the Reverb (REVERB SEND)

Quick Start

Making Detailed EQ Settings

Here you can adjust the depth of reverberation (reverb) for each track. Preparations

A screen for detailed track EQ editing will appear.

select a track.


][

] buttons to

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the value.

][

] buttons to

2. Use the dial to adjust the amount of signal that’s sent to the reverb. MEMO

You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the V-TRACK screen.

Value

ON/OFF

OFF, ON

HIGH CUT

700Hz–11kHz, FLAT

HIGH GAIN

-20dB–+20dB

MID FREQ

20Hz–10kHz

MID Q

0.5–16

MID GAIN

-20dB–+20dB

LOW GAIN

-20dB–+20dB

[ENTER] button.

LOW CUT

FLAT, 55Hz–800Hz

LEVEL

-20dB–+20dB

A screen for detailed reverb editing will appear.

Making Detailed Reverb Settings 1. In the REVERB SEND screen, press the

eBand Mode

Parameter

MTR Mode

You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK EQ screen.

LIVE REC Mode

1. Use the cursor [


4. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the TRACK EQ screen.

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Track Settings (the Mixer Screen) 2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the value.

Indication Explanation V-track containing recorded data V-track containing no recorded data

Parameter

Value

TYPE

ROOM, HALL, PLATE

TIME

0.1 s–10.0 s

E.LEVEL

0–100

What are V-Tracks?

3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the REVERB SEND screen.

Selecting V-Tracks (V-TRACK) Each of the BR-80’s tracks contains eight “V-tracks,” and you can choose one of these V-tracks for recording or playback. By using V-tracks, you can record and compare multiple takes of a guitar solo or vocal, and then use the take you think is best.

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.”

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MEMO You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the REVERB SEND screen.


][

] buttons to

2. Use the dial to change the V-track of that track.

Indication Explanation Currently selected V-track (recorded data exists) Currently selected V-track (no recorded data)

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Using Effects

By calling up “effect patches,” you can switch the effects used by the insert effect and the parameters of each effect.

Preset patches

For Bass

A. Guitar Multi

LIVE REC Mode

The BR-80 provides a variety of effect patches suitable for use with vocals and a variety of instruments. These effect patches are organized by their type into seven “categories.”

Acoustic Simulator

Preparations

Effect Patches and Categories

Guitar to Bass

Quick Start

The BR-80 has independent processors for four different kinds of effects: insert effects, reverb (p. 65), track EQ (p. 64), and mastering effects (p. 81).

For Vocal

MTR Mode

Preset patches contain pre-programmed patch data. You can select and edit a preset patch, and then save your changes as a patch or song patch. For Built-in Microphone For Guitar

Song patches Song patches let you store your edited patches on an SD card together with the song data. This is convenient when you want a patch that you used when recording the performance to be saved together with the song.

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patches let you store your edited patches in internal memory. If you’ve created a patch that you want to use in another song as well, you should save it as a patch.

eBand Mode

patches

Using Effects

Selecting an Effect Here’s how to choose the effect that’s applied to the input from the GUITAR/MIC IN jack.

1. Press the [COSM] button. The effect patch select screen will appear.

The effect will turn on/off each time you press the [COSM] button.

2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “CATEGORY,” and use the dial to select the desired category.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “PATCH,” and use the dial to select the desired patch.

4. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the Level Meter screen. MEMO For details on the effects, refer to”Editing the Insert Effect Settings (EDIT)” (p. 110).

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Using Rhythm You can use this rhythm as a guide during recording, or create an original rhythm backing by arranging various internal rhythms to match the structure of your song.

V (verse)

These are the main patterns.

F (fill)

These are ornamental patterns inserted between phrase changes.

E (ending)

These patterns are suitable for the end of a song.

M (metronome)

These are patterns that sound a metronome.

B (break)

These patterns produce no sound.

S (song)

These patterns are created by SMF import (p. 72).

PATTERN LENGTH TEMPO

Intro 1

Verse 5

Fill 8


Measure 1


Verse 9


5

9

I V Pattern type

F V

13

17

eBand Mode

I (intro)

These patterns are suitable for an intro (introduction).

MTR Mode

Explanation

To create a song that has musical variation, you can arrange several different patterns in an appropriate order, such as intro chorus break ending.

LIVE REC Mode

Pattern type

It’s possible to use just a single pattern as a metronome to provide a guide for your practicing, but this would be an unchanging rhythm that stays the same from the beginning to the end of the song.

Preparations

Typically, a drummer playing in a band repeatedly plays fixed sequences one or two measures in length. On the BR-80, these basic repeated units are called “patterns.”

Creating a Rhythm Progression (EDIT)

Quick Start

The BR-80 provides a dedicated rhythm generator that is separate from the audio tracks 1–8.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button. The RHYTHM screen will appear. Measure

Cursor

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Parameters of the current pattern


Placed pattern

Using Rhythm 2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to a pattern you’ve placed.

3. Use the cursor [

][ select a parameter.

] buttons to

You can press the [RHYTHM] button to audition the currently selected pattern (the current pattern).

4. Use the dial to edit the value.

Parameter

Explanation This specifies the tempo at which the current pattern will play.

TEMPO

Range: 25.0–250.0 If you set TEMPO to “---”, the pattern will play at the tempo of the preceding pattern.

5. If you want to specify additional patterns, repeat steps 2–4.

Parameter

Explanation

TYPE

Choose the type of pattern.

PATTERN

Choose a pattern from within the type. This specifies the length of the current pattern. If you change the pattern length, any patterns located after the current pattern will be moved correspondingly.

LENGTH

If you set LENGTH to “---” for the last pattern, that pattern will continue playing repeatedly. * The number appearing in parentheses ( ) denotes the length of the selected pattern itself.

Verse (4 measures)

rhythm progression, press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the level meter screen. Once you’ve returned to the level meter screen, the rhythm progression will be saved.

Inserting a Pattern Here’s how to insert a new pattern.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button. The RHYTHM screen will appear.

Increase the Intro from 4 measures to 6 measures. Intro (4 measures)

6. When you’re finished creating your

Fill (4 measures)

2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select the location at which you want to insert a pattern. The new pattern will be inserted before the pattern you select here.

Intro (6 measures)

Verse (4 measures)

Fill (4 measures)

The patterns located after the intro will move two measures later in time.

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3. Press the [ENTER] button. You will enter EDIT mode.

Using Rhythm ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “INSERT,” and press the [ENTER] button. A one-measure break will be inserted. Select the Verse and insert a pattern. Verse (4 measures)

The data will be deleted. Select the Fill and delete the pattern. Intro

(4 measures)

Verse

(4 measures)

Verse (2 measures)

Fill (4 measures)

Intro

(4 measures)

Intro (4 measures)

Fill (2 measures)

Verse (4 measures)

Fill (4 measures)

Deleting a Pattern Here’s how to delete the selected pattern.

The RHYTHM screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select the pattern that you want to delete. You will enter EDIT mode.

Initializing a Rhythm Progression This procedure erases all of the patterns that were placed in a rhythm.

1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. Use the cursor buttons to move the

cursor to “FUNCTION,” and press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “INIT RHYTHM,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Press the [ENTER] button once again.

eBand Mode


Subsequent patterns will be moved forward.

MTR Mode

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button.

Verse Fill (2 measures) (2 measures)

LIVE REC Mode

A one-measure break will be added before the Verse.

Verse

(4 measures)

Preparations

Intro (4 measures)


Quick Start

4. Use the cursor [

A message will ask “Are you sure?”

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “DELETE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

“YES” and press the [ENTER] button; to cancel, select “NO” and press the [ENTER] button.

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5. To proceed with the erasure, select

Using Rhythm

Changing the Drum Sounds (Kit) A drum performance typically uses a drum set that contains a variety of percussion instruments, such as kick drum and snare drum, chosen to be appropriate for the musical style. The BR-80 contains nine such sets, which are appropriate for different styles of music. Each of these sets is called a “drum kit.” A drum kit is a set of multiple rhythm instrument sounds. The BR-80 contains nine “preset drum kits.”

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button. The RHYTHM screen will appear.

4. Turn the dial to select a drum kit. Setting 1. STANDARD 1 2. STANDARD 2

Explanation Standard drum kits

3. ROOM

A drum kit with an appropriate amount of ambience

4. HARD

A drum kit suitable for hard rock

5. JAZZ

A drum kit suitable for jazz

6. HIP-HOP

A drum kit suitable for dance music

7. HOUSE 8. REGGAE

A drum kit suitable for reggae

9. 808

A drum kit based on the classic Roland TR-808 rhythm machine

2. Press the [ENTER] button to enter EDIT mode.

5. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the Level Meter screen.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “KIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Importing a Rhythm from SMF (SMF IMPORT) You can import SMFs stored on PC as rhythm patterns. You can easily increase your collection of rhythm patterns by creating SMFs on your computer or other device and copying them to SD cards. In order to import the SMF, it must meet the following conditions.

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Format

0 or 1

File size

240 KB maximum (Note that this will vary slightly based on the SMF content.)

Number of measure

Up to 999 measures

Using Rhythm 4,999 notes or less for all patterns combined

MIDI channel

Channel 10 only

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SMF IMPORT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Quick Start

Number of note

The corresponding note numbers are as shown in the chart below. Note number

TOM 4

41

TOM 3

45

TOM 2

48

: No data

TOM 1

50

: Contains data

COWBELL

56

CROSS STICK

37 (31)

RIDE CYMBAL

51

CRASH CYMBAL

49

OPEN HIHAT

46

CLOSED HIHAT

42

SNARE

38 (40)

KICK

36 (35)

The icon shown at the right of the importdestination pattern name indicates whether that pattern contains data.

LIVE REC Mode

5. Select the file that you want to import.

6. Choose the pattern that is to be

the target of the import operation (DEST), then press the [ENTER] button.

MTR Mode

You will be returned to the Level Meter screen. NOTE

1. Using your computer, place the

2. Press the [RHYTHM] button. 3. Press the [ENTER] button to enter EDIT mode.

• Maximum polyphony for patterns is five voices. This means you can play up to five drum sounds with the same timing.

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• When using cymbals and other sounds that have lengthy decay times, if other sounds totalling five voices are input before the previous sound has completely vanished, Sounds started previously may be cut off before they finish playing.

eBand Mode

SMF that you want to import in the ROLAND/SMF folder of the SD card.

Preparations

Drum sound

Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) Here’s how to copy or erase tracks, or import data from eBand mode or LIVE REC mode.

Items

Page

Cancelling an Operation (UNDO/REDO)

p. 78

MEMO The results of your track editing operations are saved to the song when you return to the level meter screen.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

Copying Track Data (TRACK COPY) The specified source track data will be copied to the specified destination track. Example 1: Copying twice to the same track

2. Use the cursor buttons to move the

cursor to “TRACK EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Track 1

(A) TO Start or Repeat (B) start point End or Repeat end point

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select the editing operation that you want to perform, and then press the [ENTER] button. You can perform the following track edit operations.

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Items

Page

Copying Track Data (COPY)

p. 74

Moving Track Data (MOVE)

p. 76

Erasing Track Data (ERASE)

p. 76

Exchanging data (EXCHANGE)

p. 77

Importing Audio Data (IMPORT)

p. 78

Time

Example 2: Copying twice to a different track Track 1

Track 2

(A) TO Start or Repeat start point (B) End or Repeat end point

Time

Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) select the copy-source (SOURCE) and copy-destination (DEST) track and V-track.

Parameter

Explanation

START Time or measure

Specify the start of the copy source.

Quick Start

1. Use the cursor buttons and the dial to

END Specify the end of the copy source.

TO

2. Press the [ENTER] button. The time setting screen will appear.

Time or measure

Specify the start of the copy destination.

REPEAT 1–99

to specify the time location and the number of times to copy the data.

A message will ask “Are you sure?” If you decide to cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] button.

MTR Mode

The parameters displayed will depend on the type you select.

button.

5. Press the [ENTER] button. The copy will be carried out.

Parameter

Explanation

TYPE

TIME

Specify START, END, and TO as time locations.

MEASURE

Specify START, END, and TO as measures.

ALL (TIME)

The entire track will be copied. TO is specified as a time location.

ALL(MEASURE)

The entire track will be copied. TO is specified as a measure.

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The START and END will be the time locations you specified for AB Repeat p. 60). TO is specified as a measure.


AB (MEASURE)

* The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.

eBand Mode

AB (TIME)

The START and END will be the time locations you specified for AB Repeat p. 60). TO is specified as a time location.

LIVE REC Mode

Specify the number of repetitions.

4. To copy the data, press the [ENTER] 3. Use the cursor buttons and the dial

Preparations

Time or measure

Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) 2. Press the [ENTER] button.

Moving Track Data (TRACK MOVE)

The time setting screen will appear.

This operation moves the data of the specified track. If recorded data exists at the destination of the move, it will be overwritten by the data that was moved.

3. Use the cursor buttons and the dial to specify the time location.

Example 1: Moving within the same track Tack 1

4. To carry out the move, press the [ENTER] button.

A message will ask “Are you sure?” (A) Start time

TO

Time

(B) End time

5. Press the [ENTER] button. The move will be carried out. * The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.

Example 2: Moving to a different track Track 1

Track 2

(A) Start time

TO

Time

(B) End time

1. Use the cursor [

If you decide to cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] button.

] [ ] buttons and the dial to select the move-source track/V-track (SOURCE) and movedestination track/ V-track (DEST).

Erasing Track Data (TRACK ERASE) This operation erases data from the specified region. Track 1

Track 1

(A) Start time

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(B) End time

Time

Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) ] [ ] buttons and the dial to select the erase-source track/V-track.

Exchanging Data (TRACK EXCHANGE)

Quick Start

1. Use the cursor [

This operation exchanges data between two tracks.

The time setting screen will appear.

Track 1: Guitar

Track 1: Vocal

4. To erase the data, press the [ENTER]

Track 2: Guitar

specify the time location. button.



1. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons and the dial to select the tracks and V-tracks that you want to exchange.

MTR Mode

3. Use the cursor buttons and the dial to

LIVE REC Mode

Track 2: Vocal

Preparations


Example: Exchanging the entire contents of tracks 1 and 2

eBand Mode

The erase will be carried out. * The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.



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2. To exchange the data, press the [ENTER] button.


Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) 3. Press the [ENTER] button. The exchange will be carried out. * The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.

Importing Audio Data (TRACK IMPORT) By using this operation, data recorded in LIVE REC mode or eBand mode can be imported into the track you specify. Before you execute this operation, you must select the appropriate song in the other mode. LIVE REC mode (p. 47) eBand mode (p. 94)

1. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons and the dial to select the data you want to import and the track and V-track into which the data will be imported.

2. Press the [ENTER] button. The time setting screen will appear.

4. To import the data, press the [ENTER] button.


5. Press the [ENTER] button. The import will be carried out. * The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being updated. Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.

Cancelling an Operation (UNDO/REDO) If you’re not satisfied with your recording, or if you edited with the wrong settings, you can use “undo” to cancel the operation. Undo means to return to the state prior to the most recent operation. If you decide to cancel Undo, you can use “Redo.” For example, let’s suppose that you were using punch-in recording, and recorded the same region twice in succession. If you wanted to cancel the most recent recording and return to the state just after the first recording, you would execute the Undo operation. After executing Undo, you could execute Redo to cancel the Undo and return to the state just after the second recording. NOTE • After executing Undo, only Redo can be executed. • Undo applies to audio data recorded on a track.

3. Use the cursor buttons and the dial to specify the time location.

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Track Editing (TRACK EDIT)

If you want to cancel the most recent recording or editing operation, execute Undo.

2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “TRACK EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button. ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “UNDO/REDO,” and press the [ENTER] button. The UNDO/REDO screen will appear.

4. To execute Undo, press the [ENTER] button.

2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “TRACK EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “UNDO/REDO,” and press the [ENTER] button. The UNDO/REDO screen will appear.

4. To execute the Redo, press the [ENTER] button.

If you decide not to Redo, press the [EXIT] button. MTR Mode

If you decide not to Undo, press the [EXIT] button.


LIVE REC Mode

3. Use the cursor [

If you want to cancel the previously performed Undo operation, execute Redo. Preparations


Canceling the Undo (REDO)

Quick Start

Returning to the Previous State (UNDO)

eBand Mode Convenient Functions Appendix

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Mastering Putting Multiple Tracks Together (BOUNCE) Although the BR-80 allows the simultaneous playback of eight tracks, when you run out of tracks, the BR-80 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. TRACK 4-V1 TRACK 3-V1

TRACK 7-V1

TRACK 2-V1 TRACK 1-V1


TRACK 5-V1

RHYTHM

1. In the mixer screen (p. 63–p. 66), make the desired playback track settings.


3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “MASTERING/ BOUNCE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “BOUNCE,” and press the [ENTER] button. The BOUNCE screen will appear. : V-track containing no data

Track 1–8

Rhythm

: V-track containing data


Separate V-Track

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The icon shown at the right of the bouncedestination V-track name indicates whether that V-track contains data.

Mastering Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to select the item that you want to edit, and use the dial to edit the setting. Explanation

DEST

Specifies the bouncedestination V-track.

START

Specifies the location at which bounce will start.

END

Specifies the location at which bounce will end. Specifies the volume of the bounce-recorded V-track.

TRACK 4-V1 TRACK 3-V1 TRACK 2-V1 TRACK 1-V1

TRACK 8-V1 TRACK 7-V1 TRACK 6-V1

TRACK 5-V1

Track 1–8

RHYTHM

Rhythm

Set the volume level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the sound to distort.

LIVE REC Mode

LEVEL

This chapter explains the process of mixing down your recorded tracks onto WAV file and applying a “mastering effect” to create a finished song with the optimal volume level.

Preparations

Parameter

Mastering (MASTERING)

Mastering effect

6. Press the [

] (REC) button.

The BR-80 will enter recording-standby mode.

WAV file

] (PLAY) button.

The bounce operation will begin.

MEMO Bounce operation will stop automatically upon reaching the time set for END.

Additionally, excessive sound in the low frequency range that is difficult for the human ear to hear can cause the level meter to move all the way to the maximum in spite of the fact that the actual sound does not appear to be loud. This can also make your music sound less powerful. By using the mastering effect, you can make the volume of your song more consistent, and correct the balance of the low-frequency range.

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We recommend that you use the mastering effect to add the final touch to your song.


When the bounce operation has been completed, you’ll be returned to the level meter screen.

]

When creating a CD from your recorded songs, it’s important to manage the overall volume so that the loudest section of your songs will stay within the available range of the CD. However this will lower the overall volume, causing the music to sound less powerful.

eBand Mode

If you decide not to bounce, press the [ (STOP) button or the [EXIT] button.

What is the mastering effect?

MTR Mode

7. Press the [

Quick Start

5. Make bounce settings.

Mastering * The mastering effect provides 19 “preset patches” (P01–P19), 10 rewritable “ patches” (U01–U10), and 10 ”song patches” (S01–S10) which are stored for each song.

1. In the mixer screen (p. 63–p. 66), make the desired playback track settings.

Parameter

Explanation

END

Specifies the location at which mastering is to end.

LEVEL


Specifies the volume of the WAV file that will be created by mastering. Set the volume level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the sound to distort.

You can press the [ ] (PLAY) button to audition the result of mastering with the current settings.

6. Press the [

] (REC) button.


3. Use the cursor buttons to move the

cursor to “MASTERING/BOUNCE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

7. Press the [

] (PLAY) button.

Mastering will begin.

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “MASTERING,” and press the [ENTER] button. The BR-80 will enter mastering mode, and the MASTERING screen will appear.

If you decide not to mastering, press the [ ] (STOP) button or the [EXIT] button. When mastering is completed, you’ll be returned to the level meter screen. MEMO

5. Make mastering settings. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons and the dial to select the item that you want to edit, and use the dial to change the settings.

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Parameter

Explanation

FILE

Shows the name of the WAV file that will be created by mastering.

EFFECT

Selects the mastering effect.

START

Specifies the location at which mastering is to start.

• Mastering operation will stop automatically upon reaching the time set for END. • The mastered song will be saved as a WAV file in the ROLAND/MASTERING folder. • The saved WAV file can be recalled and played in eBand mode (p. 94).

Mastering

To create a new patch, choose the existing patch that’s closest to what you have in mind, and then edit its settings.

1. Select mastering mode (p. 81).

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to each parameter, and use the dial to set the value of each effect parameter. If you want to save the current effect settings, proceed as described in “Saving the Mastering Effect Settings” (p. 84).

Value

This adjusts the variation in volume between loud and soft ages in the performance.

The MASTERING screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [

The Menu screen will appear.

If this setting is at 0, the mastering effect will produce its standard effect. TONE If you raise this setting, the lowfrequency and high-frequency ranges will be boosted, producing a more aggressive tone. If you lower this setting, the lowfrequency and high-frequency ranges will not be boosted, and the tone will be mild. If this setting is at 0, the mastering effect will produce its standard effect.

4. Use the cursor [

eBand Mode

-6–+6

NATURAL

The MASETER FX screen will appear.

-50–+50

If you raise this setting, the mastering effect will be applied more gently, producing a more natural impression. Since sudden peaks in volume will still be reproduced without modification, this will make it more difficult to boost the overall loudness. If you lower this setting, the mastering effect will be applied more rapidly to sudden volume peaks, but the sense of naturalness will be impaired.

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If this setting is at 0, the mastering effect will produce its standard effect.


] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Lowering this setting will increase the variation in volume; while this will make it difficult to obtain overall loudness for your song, the music will be closer to the natural dynamic variation of the original performance.

MTR Mode

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “EFFECT,” and choose a mastering effect.

Raising this setting will decrease the variation in volume. Although this is a convenient way to improve the overall loudness for your song, it will decrease the natural dynamics of the music.

LIVE REC Mode

-20–+20


Explanation

DYNAMICS

Preparations

If you want to keep the edited settings, save them as a patch or song patch.

5. Use the cursor [

Quick Start

Editing the Mastering Effect Settings

Mastering

Saving the Mastering Effect Settings Here’s how to assign a name (patch name) to the effect you’ve created, and save it as a new effect.

1. In the MASTERING screen, press the [ENTER] button.

The Menu screen will appear.

5. Use cursor [

] [ ] buttons and the dial to select the desired writedestination mastering effect.

6. Once you’ve selected the destination at which to write the mastering effect, press the [ENTER] button.

A confirmation message will ask “Are you sure?”

7. Press the [ENTER] button to save the

settings, or press the [EXIT] button if you decide to cancel. When the settings have been saved, you’ll be returned to the MASTERING screen.

2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “WRITE/NAME,” and press the [ENTER] button. The Name screen will appear.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons and the dial to enter a patch name.

4. When you’ve finished entering

the patch name, press the [ENTER] button. The WRITE screen will appear.

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Managing Your Songs (SONG) 1. Press the [MENU] button. The Menu screen will appear.

Making Settings for a Song (SONG INFO)

Quick Start

The BR-80 manages your recordings as units called “songs.”

Here’s how to view or edit information about the song. Preparations

2. Use the cursor [

Items

Explanation Edits the song name.

NAME

SIZE

] [ ] buttons to select the desired operation, and press the [ENTER] button.

Selecting a Song (SELECT)

p. 57

Creating a New Song (NEW)

p. 57

View song information (INFO)

p. 85

Erasing a Song (ERASE)

p. 87

Copying a Song (COPY)

p. 87

Saving Space on the SD Card (OPTIMIZE)

p. 88

Adjusts the overall volume of the song.

PROTECT

Turns song protection on/off.

KEY

Specifies the key of the song.


Page

MASTER LEVEL

eBand Mode

Items


MTR Mode

3. Use the cursor [

(not editable)

Move the cursor to NAME and press the [ENTER] button; you’ll switch to the song name editing screen (p. 86).

LIVE REC Mode


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Managing Your Songs (SONG)

Naming a Song (SONG NAME) When you create a new song, it will automatically be given a name such as “SONG0001.” When you’ve finished a song, you should give it an appropriate name so that your song data will be easier to manage.

1. Access the “SONG INFO” screen (p. 85). 2. Use the cursor [


Protecting a Song (SONG PROTECT) You can protect the song data from being rewritten (Song Protect). If Song Protect is enabled, the following operations cannot be performed. • Recording • Track editing • Changing the song name • Changing the MASTER LEVEL • Changing the KEY • Song erase • Rhythm editing • Writing to the song effect patches • Song optimize

1. Access the “SONG INFO” screen (p. 85). 2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “PROTECT.”

3. Use the cursor [




5. Press the [ENTER] button. A message will ask “Are you sure?” If you decide to cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] button.

6. Press the [ENTER] button. The name will be changed. * While the data is being updated, the display will indicate “Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.

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3. Use the dial to select the “ON” setting.


Here’s how to erase a song.

Copying a Song (SONG COPY)

Quick Start

Erasing a Song (SONG ERASE)

Here’s how to copy the currently selected song. Preparations

NOTE

1. Use the dial to select the song that you want to erase.

2. To erase the song, press the [ENTER] button.


3. Press the [ENTER] button. The song will be erased.


2. Press the [ENTER] button. The copy will be executed. * While the data is being updated, the display will indicate “Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this message is shown. MEMO If this message appears before you copy, there is insufficient space on the SD card. Please delete unneeded data from the SD card.

MEMO


If you erase the song that you’re currently using, a song from the SD card will automatically be selected.

eBand Mode

* While the data is being updated, the display will indicate “Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.

button.

MTR Mode


1. To copy the song, press the [ENTER]

LIVE REC Mode

Song data erased by the Song Erase operation cannot be recovered.

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Saving Space on the SD Card (SONG OPTIMIZE) When you perform track editing or punchin/out, the previous data will remain on the SD card without being erased. This will reduce the available recording time. By executing the “Song Optimize” operation you can erase unneeded data from the memory card and increase the amount of space that’s available.

1. To execute the Song Optimize

operation, press the [ENTER] button. A message will ask “Are you sure?” If you decide to cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] button.

2. Press the [ENTER] button. The Song Optimize operation will be executed. The Song Optimize operation erases the unneeded and unplayable audio data from all V-tracks. * While the data is being updated, the display will indicate “Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this message is shown. * In some cases, it may take an appreciable amount of time for optimization to be completed. This is not a malfunction. Don’t turn off the power before optimization has ended. * Once you carry out Song Optimize, you’ll no longer be able to perform an Undo or Redo.

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LIVE REC Mode

REC LEVEL

Effect

Recorder

VOLUME

PHONES/ LINE OUT

USB

• If you want to use the built-in microphones, don’t connect anything to the GUITAR/ MIC IN jack.

• To record only the sound arriving at the LINE IN jack and USB connector, turn the [REC LEVEL] dial all the way down.

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• The signal from LINE IN jack and USB connector is mixed with the input from GUITAR/ MIC IN jack or the built-in microphones, and then input to the recorder. Use the controls of the connected devices to adjust the volume balance.


• The built-in microphones will turn off when you connect a cable to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack.

eBand Mode

LINE IN

MTR Mode


SENS

Preparations

Audio signal flow in eBand mode

GUITAR/ MIC IN

Quick Start

Practicing Along With a Completed Song (eBand Mode)

Procedural Flow in eBand Mode In eBand mode, you can record a guitar performance together with a backing song. This mode allows you to gain effective practice on your guitar---you can change the playback speed of a song or change the performance pitch, and you can make use of the Center Cancel function.

Prepare for Performance Make Connections (p. 40) Switching to Band Mode (p. 91) Selecting Songs (p. 94)

Play the Song Playback (p. 92)

Apply an Effect While Playing Using Effects (p. 97) Easily create an insert effect (p. 110)

Practice Changing the Song’s Speed or Pitch (p. 95) Canceling Sounds in the Center (p. 96)

Record Your Performance Recording (p. 93)

* The song you’ve recorded can be played back in eBand mode.

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Playback/Recording Quick Start

Switching to eBand Mode 1. Press the [ ] button a number of times until the eBand indicator is lit.

Preparations LIVE REC Mode

The BR-80 will enter eBand mode, and the main screen will appear. During recording: length of recording While stopped, during playback: remaining recording time Level Meter Current time

Power supply status

Song name

MTR Mode

Currently selected effect patch

The track buttons act as function buttons to execute the functions shown at the bottom of the screen.

eBand Mode

Power supply status Indication

Explanation Power is being supplied from the AC adaptor.


Power is being supplied from the computer. The batteries are in good condition. The batteries are running low. The batteries are almost empty. Install fresh batteries as soon as possible. The batteries are empty. Install fresh batteries.

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Playback/Recording

Playback 1. Press the [

Rewind

] button.

The song will play back. Play

Fast-forward

2. Press the [A


3. Press the [A

B] button at the point where you want to stop repeating (point B).

Stop

AB Repeat will turn on, and playback will begin repeating.

1. Connect the instrument you want to record to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack (p. 40).

2. Press the [TR1/2] (SONG) button,

and choose a song in the SONG LIST screen (p. 94).

3. Press the [

] (PLAY) button to play back the song.

4. Use the [VOLUME] dial to adjust the

AB Repeat

Explanation

A

Time location “A” has been ed for AB Repeat.

A

B

Playback will repeat between time locations “A” and “B” (AB Repeat).

volume.



Playing Back Repeatedly (AB Repeat) Use this feature for guitar solo practice and in other situations where you want to practice along with a single section as it plays back repeatedly. Section to repeat Time A (Repeat Start)

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B (Repeat End)

MEMO • To cancel AB Repeat, press the [A button once again.

B]

• You can make fine adjustments to the AB Repeat start and end points. For details, refer to “Precise Adjustment of the Repeat Segment (AB EDIT)” (p. 100).

Playback/Recording

Here’s how the sounds you’re performing in eBand mode can be recorded as a separate eBand song.

Recording with the Builtin Microphones If you want to use the built-in microphones, don’t connect anything to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack. NOTE!

1. Connect the instrument you want to


Adjust the loudness of the sound to be recorded.

If you plan on listening to the sound through monitor speakers while you record, use due caution when placing microphones, so their position and distance relative to the speakers won’t be the cause of acoustic .

1. Press the [

] (REC)button.


recording level.

Adjust the loudness of the sound you’ll be recording.

] (REC)button. eBand Mode

Recording will begin.

4. Press the [

] (PLAY) button to start song playback. Perform along with the song.

5. Press the [

MTR Mode

2. Use the [REC LEVEL] dial to adjust the

3. Press the [

LIVE REC Mode

record to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack (p. 40).

Preparations

Using the GUITAR/MIC IN Jack for Recording

Quick Start

Recording

] (STOP)button.

MEMO • A song name such as SONG0001 will be created automatically. The 0001 portion will be the number following the highest-numbered song that exists.

] (REC) button once

Recording will start.

4. Press the [

] (PLAY) button to start song playback. Perform along with the song.

5. Press the [

] (STOP)button.

Recording will stop.

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• You can easily find songs you’ve recorded in the BR-80 by using the “” category in the SEARCH function.

again.


Recording will stop.

3. Press the [

Playback You can connect your guitar or microphone, and perform along with the song that’s playing back.

Selecting Songs (SONG)

Search Type

Only short phrases (RHYTHM LOOP) contained on the card included with the BR-80 are listed. RHYTHM

Here’s how to select the song or rhythm that you want to play.

1. Press the [TR1/2] (SONG) button. The SONG LIST screen will appear.

2. Select the search type with the dial

Explanation

* By using the included eBand Song List Editor (p. 107) you can use your computer to add your favorite audio files as rhythms.

MASTERING

Displays files created by mastering in MTR mode.

LIVE REC

Displays files recorded in LIVE REC mode.

PREVIOUS SONG

Returns to the song that was selected prior to recording.

3. Use the dial to select a song, and press the [ENTER] button.

and press the [ENTER] button. Search Type

Explanation

ALL SONGS

Songs recorded with the BR-80, ed album title or artist name are listed.

Songs recorded with the BR-80 are listed.

BEST 30

Only the thirty favorite songs are listed, if these songs have already been ranked (1–30) (p. 100). Songs are listed by album title (ALBUM) or artist name (ARTIST).

ALBUM/ARTIST

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* These headings are available when album titles and artist names are ed to the songs. By using the included eBand Song List Editor (p. 107) you can use your computer to and edit album names and artist names.

By using eBand Song List Editor you can add songs and edit song data on your computer. For details on installation, refer to “ReeEN.txt” on the included SD card. For details on use, refer to the online help included with the software. MEMO • The BR-80 can handle up to a maximum of 4,000 songs. • You can up to 2,000 headings, including those for Album Title, Artist Name.

Playback

Here’s how to change the song’s playback speed (tempo) or pitch.

The PITCH parameter changes the key of the song. Parameter

Explanation

SHIFT

Raises or lowers the pitch in semitone steps.

FINE

Adjusts the pitch in fine steps of 1 cent. Range: -50–+50

Preparations

Range: -6–+7

1. Press the [TR3/4] (SPEED) button. The SPEED screen will appear.

Quick Start

Changing the Song’s Speed or Pitch (SPEED)

Changing the pitch

* Semitone = 100 cents. LIVE REC Mode

4. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the basic screen.

2. Press the [ENTER] button to switch SPEED on/off.

It will turn on/off each time you press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [

MTR Mode

] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the setting. Changing the playback speed

eBand Mode

You can set the SPEED parameter in a range from 50% (half the original speed) to 150% (1.5 times the original speed). To return to the original speed, set this to 100%. Explanation

SPEED

Changes the playback speed. You can change the playback speed without changing the pitch.


Parameter

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Playback

Canceling Sounds in the Center (CENTER CANCEL) Here’s how you can minimize sounds that are localized at the center.

1. Press the [TR5/6] (CENTER CANCEL) button.

The CENTER CANCEL screen will appear.

Specifying the Type of Playback (PLAY MODE) Here you can specify how the songs will play back. You can choose the basic play mode in which the songs play consecutively starting from the first song, or play just the selected single song, or play songs in random order (shuffle play).

1. Press the [TR7/8] (PLAY MODE) button.

The play mode is indicated in the main screen in the circled location of the illustration.

2. Press the [ENTER] button to switch CENTER CANCEL on/off.

It will turn on/off each time you press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [


Explanation

POSITION

Specify the location in the sound field of the sound you want to eliminate. L50: left, C0: center, R50: right

FREQ

Specify the frequency range of the sound you want to eliminate.

DEPTH

Increasing this value will make the effect stronger.

4. Press the [EXIT] button a number of

Each time you press the [TR7/8] (PLAY MODE) button, this parameter will be switched in the following order. PLAY MODE

Explanation

ONE

The current song plays to the end and stops.

ONE

Playback of the current song is repeated.

LIST

Songs are played back in the listed order.

LIST

Playback of songs in the list is repeated.

SHFLE

Songs in the list are played back in random order.

SHFLE

Playback of songs in list is repeated in random order.

times to return to the basic screen. MEMO

• It might not be possible to completely eliminate certain types of sound. • The playback will be monaural.

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Using Effects Selecting an Effect 1. Press the [COSM] button. The effect patch select screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [

The effect patch select screen will appear.

2. Press the [ENTER] button. The Menu screen will appear.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “REVERB,” and press the [ENTER] button. The screen for detailed reverb settings will appear.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “PATCH,” and use the dial to select the desired patch.

4. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the basic screen.

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the setting.

For details on the effects, refer to “Editing the Insert Effect Settings (EDIT)” (p. 110).

Parameter

Value

TYPE

ROOM, HALL, PLATE

TIME

0.1 s–10.0 s

E.LEVEL

0–100


MEMO

eBand Mode

* Song patches cannot be used in eBand mode.

MTR Mode

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “CATEGORY,” and use the dial to select the desired category.

1. Press the [COSM] button.

LIVE REC Mode

The effect will turn on/off each time you press the [COSM] button.

Here’s how to make settings for the reverberation (reverb) that’s applied to the input from the GUITAR/MIC IN jack.

Preparations

Here’s how to choose the effect that’s applied to the input from the GUITAR/MIC IN jack.

Apply Reverb

Quick Start

eBand mode provides two effects processors (insert effect and reverb).


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times to return to the basic screen.

Other Functions Making Settings for a Song (SONG INFO) Here’s how to view or edit information about the song.

Parameter

PATCH SYNC

KEY

Explanation Stores the effect patch number in the song. If this is off, playback will use the current effect settings. Specifies the key of the song.



3. Use the cursor [


Naming a Song (SONG NAME) When you record a song, it will automatically be given a name such as “SONG0001.” When you’ve finished a song, you should give it an appropriate name so that your song data will be easier to manage. * The BR-80 can’t edit the name of a song that was edited in eBand Song List Editor.



Explanation Edits the song name.

NAME

TYPE (not editable) LENGTH (not editable) SIZE

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Move the cursor to NAME and press the [ENTER] button; you’ll switch to the song name editing screen (p. 98.) Indicates the file type. Indicates the length of the song (time).

(not editable)


LEVEL

Specifies the song’s volume.

PROTECT

Turns protection on/off for the song.

2. Use the cursor [


3. Use the cursor [


4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “NAME,” and press the [ENTER] button. The SONG NAME screen will appear.

Other Functions ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the character that you want to edit.


Press the cursor [ ] button to insert one character at the selected location.

7. Press the [ENTER] button. A message will ask “Are you sure?”




3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “ERASE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The name will be changed. * While the data is being updated, the display will indicate “Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.


The song will be erased. * While the data is being updated, the display will indicate “Keep power on!” Do not turn off the power while this message is shown.

eBand Mode


MTR Mode


LIVE REC Mode


Here’s how to erase the currently selected song. Preparations

Press the cursor [ ] button to delete the selected character.

Erasing a Song (SONG ERASE)

Quick Start

5. Use the cursor [


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Other Functions

ing Your 30 Favorite Songs (BEST 30 EDIT) Including your favorite songs, allows you to always have the songs you want appear in song lists.

1. Before starting, first select a song you want to list in the BEST 30 (p. 94).

2. Press the [MENU] button. 3. Select “BEST 30 EDIT” with the dial

Precise Adjustment of the Repeat Segment (AB EDIT) Here’s how to precisely adjust the start time and end time for AB Repeat.


] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “AB EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button. The AB EDIT screen will appear.

and press the [ENTER] button.

The BEST 30 EDIT screen will appear.

3. Use the cursor [ 4. Determine the order (1–30) using the dial.

MEMO When you choose BEST30 in the song list, the songs will appear in the order you chose here.


] [ ] buttons and the dial to adjust the start (A) and end (B) times.

4. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the basic screen. MEMO • You can press [ENTER] in the AB REPEAT EDIT screen to alternately switch the AB REPEAT function on and off without clearing the markers. • With MP3 data, you may be unable to play back from a specific time (the performance starts near the specified time). * You can’t set the start time (A) and end time (B) less than 1 second apart.

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Other Functions

In eBand mode you can sound a metronome while the song plays back.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button. The METRONOME screen will appear.

Changing the Song and Effects Simultaneously (PATCH SYNC)

Preparations

Here’s how to set the BR-80 so the effect patch stored in a song is loaded automatically when you switch songs.


LIVE REC Mode

2. Press the [ENTER] button to switch METRONOME on/off.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the setting. Value

BEAT

Specifies the time signature.

TEMPO

Specifies the tempo.

LEVEL

Specifies the volume.

OFF: You’ll hear the metronome, but it will not be recorded.


3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Set the “PATCH SYNC” setting to “ON.” At the factory settings, this is set to “ON.” If set to “OFF,” the “SONG INFO” patch sync setting (p. 98) will be ignored, and the currently selected effect patch will be used. Even if you switch songs, the effect patch will not change.


times to return to the basic screen.

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “FUNCTION,” and press the [ENTER] button.

eBand Mode

REC

ON: The metronome will be recorded with the performance.

2. Use the cursor [

MTR Mode

Parameter

Quick Start

Using the Metronome

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102


Other Convenient Functions

LIVE REC Mode

Flow of audio signals during audio interface

MTR Mode

SENS

REC LEVEL Effect

Recorder

VOLUME PHONES/ LINE OUT

LINE IN

• Effects are not applied in LIVE REC mode.

Appendix

• In LIVE REC mode, you can only record via the stereo microphones that are built into the BR-80.



eBand Mode

GUITAR/ MIC IN

Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer Before Using USB

The BR-80 is equipped with a USB connector. When connected to your computer, you’ll be able to perform the following operations. • Use the BR-80 as an audio interface (p. 109). • Transfer audio data between the BR-80 and your computer (p. 106). • Back up BR-80 data (p. 107). • Import SMF music file to create a pattern (p. 72). MEMO For details on USB operating requirements, refer to the Roland website (http://www.roland.com/).

Making Settings for USB Functionality This section explains how to make settings for the BR-80’s USB-related functionality. Make the settings that are appropriate for how you’re using the BR-80.


2. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “FUNCTION,” and press the [ENTER] button. The FUNCTION screen will appear.

3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “USB,” and press the [ENTER] button. The USB screen will appear.

Installing the USB Driver Before you use the BR-80 as an audio interface, you must install the USB driver in your computer. The USB driver is on the included SD card. For details on where to find the USB driver, refer to “ReeEN.txt” on the included SD card. You should also carefully read the “Ree.htm” file in the folder containing the driver for each operating system.

4. Use the dial to specify the USB mode. USB mode

Explanation

AUDIO

Choose this mode when you want to use the BR-80 as an audio interface.

STORAGE

Choose this mode when using eBand Song List Editor or BR Series Wave Converter, or when you want to exchange data with a computer.


5. Press the [ENTER] button to return to the basic screen.

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Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer

The folders and files created on the SD card are in the following structure.

Root Directory

You can also copy WAV/MP3 files created on the BR-80 from the LIVEREC folder to your computer. For details, refer to “Exchanging Data with Your Computer” (p. 106).

ReeEN.txt ReeJP.txt

WAVE file

MASTERING folder WAV files mastered in MTR mode are saved in this folder. You can also copy WAV files from the MASTERING folder to your computer. For details, refer to “Exchanging Data with Your Computer” (p. 106).

MASTERING Folder WAVE file SMF Folder Win.zip Drivers Folder x64Drivers Folder Song List Folder Wave Converter Folder Mac.dmg Song List Folder Wave Converter Folder

ROLAND folder

BR0 folder MTR Mode song data is saved in this folder.

Win.zip This folder contains the USB driver, eBand Song List Editor, and BR Series Wave Converter for Windows. For details, refer to “ReeEN.txt,” which can be found on the supplied SD card.

Mac.dmg This folder contains the USB driver, eBand Song List Editor, and BR Series Wave Converter for Mac OS X. For details, refer to “ReeEN.txt,” which can be found on the supplied SD card.

eBand song data is saved in this folder.

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JS folder


The BR-80’s data is saved in the following folders.

SMF (Standard MIDI Files) you’re using to create song patterns should be placed in this folder.

eBand Mode

Drivers Folder

SMF folder MTR Mode

SMF file

LIVE REC Mode

ROLAND Folder BR0 Folder MTR Mode song data JS Folder eBand song data LIVEREC Folder

Preparations

* Do not delete or rename any folder or file that’s been created on the SD card.

WAV/MP3 files used in LIVE REC mode are saved in this folder. If you place WAV/MP3 files from your computer in this folder, you’ll be able to play them back on the BR-80.

Quick Start

Data Structure on the SD Card

LIVEREC folder


Exchanging Data with Your Computer Set the USB mode to STORAGE before you connect the BR-80 to your computer (p. 104).

To transfer files mastered in MTR mode Double-click the “MASTERING” folder to see the WAV files saved in the folder. Drag and drop the WAV files that you want to copy.

5. Stop the connection between the BR80 and your computer.

Transferring WAV Files

After carrying out the following procedure on your personal computer, wait until the IDLING screen has reappeared on the BR-80.

1. Press the [EXIT] button to return to

Windows s

2. Use a USB cable to connect the BR-80

Right-click the “BR-80 eBand” icon (or the “Removable disk (*:)” icon), and then execute “Eject.”

the main screen.

to your computer.

When the BR-80 has been correctly recognized by the computer, the IDLING screen will appear. A “BR-80 eBand” icon (or a “removable disk (*:)” icon) will appear on your computer. If the IDLING screen does not appear, check the connections and USB mode (p. 104).

3. On your computer, double-click the “BR-80 eBand” icon (or “Removable disk (*:)” icon.

4. Double-click the “ROLAND” folder. The folder in which the BR-80 stores recorded data will appear. To transfer files used in LIVE REC mode Double-click the “LIVEREC” folder to see the audio files saved in the folder. Drag and drop the audio files that you want to copy.

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From the Windows Start menu, choose “Computer.”

Mac OS s Drag the “BR-80 eBand” icon to the “Eject” icon.

6. Turn the BR-80’s power off. NOTE The SD card might be damaged if you fail to stop the connection between the BR-80 and your computer using the correct procedure.

7. Disconnect the USB cable. If you wish to continue using the unit, turn off the power, then turn it back on again.


“BR Series Wave Converter” is on the included SD card. For details on where to find “BOSS BR Series Wave Converter,” refer to “ReeEN.txt” on the included SD card.

“eBand Song List Editor” is provided on the included SD card. For details on where to find “eBand Song List Editor,” refer to “ReeEN.txt” on the included SD card.

The following types of song data will be backed up. • MTR Mode song data (Recorded data, Mixer status, Insert effect song patches, Mastering effect song patches, Rhythms, Loop effect) • eBand Mode song data • Live Rec Mode song data • Mastered song data

1. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main screen.


MTR Mode

By using “eBand Song List Editor” you can convert songs from a music CD to BR-80 audio data, convert WAV/AIFF files to BR-80 audio data, and edit song data stored on the BR-80’s SD card.

When your SD card has filled up, or if you want to save important data on your computer, you can create a backup. It’s a good idea to make regular backups as a safeguard against unexpected failure of your SD card.

LIVE REC Mode

Using eBand Song List Editor

Set the USB mode to STORAGE before you connect the BR-80 to your computer (p. 104). Preparations

By using “BOSS BR Series Wave Converter” you can convert BR-80 audio data to WAV/ AIFF files, or convert WAV/AIFF files from your computer to BR-80 audio data.

Saving Data on Your Computer

Quick Start

Using BR Series Wave Converter

to your computer.

The IDLING screen will appear. eBand Mode

* The following steps cannot be performed if the IDLING screen is not displayed. Set the BR-80’s USB mode to STORAGE (p. 104).

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A “BR-80 eBand” icon (or a “removable disk (*:)” icon) will appear on your computer.

Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer 3. Back up or recover your data. To back up Double-click the “BR-80 eBand” icon (or the “removable disk (*:)” icon). Drag and drop the “ROLAND” folder into a folder on your computer. When the backup is completed, the IDLING screen will reappear. To recover Double-click the “BR-80 eBand” icon (or the “removable disk (*:)” icon). Delete the “ROLAND” folder in the BR-80. Drag and drop the “ROLAND” folder onto the “BR-80 eBand” icon (or the “removable disk (*:)” icon). When the recover operation is completed, the IDLING screen will reappear. NOTE • When backing up or recovering, you must drag and drop the entire “ROLAND” folder. If you copy only a portion of the folders, the data might not be usable on the BR-80. • In some cases during the recover operation, your computer might display a message asking you to confirm the overwrite. Choose “YES” for all. If you choose “No,” the recovery will be incomplete, and malfunctions might occur later while operating the BR-80. • When you recover the data, the data in the SD card will be overwritten.

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4. Stop the connection between the BR80 and your computer.

After carrying out the following procedure on your personal computer, wait until the IDLING screen has reappeared on the BR-80. Windows s From the Windows Start menu, choose “Computer.” Right-click the “BR-80 eBand” icon (or the “Removable disk (*:)” icon), and then execute “Eject.” Mac OS s Drag the “BR-80 eBand” icon to the “Eject” icon.

5. Turn the BR-80’s power off. NOTE The SD card might be damaged if you fail to stop the connection between the BR-80 and your computer using the correct procedure.

6. Disconnect the USB cable. If you wish to continue using the unit, turn off the power, then turn it back on again.


If you’re using the BR-80 as an audio interface, set the BR-80’s USB mode to AUDIO (p. 104).

NOTE

software, switch the audio output destination to the BR-80.

For details on how to switch the output destination, refer to the owner’s manual for the software you’re using.

Using the BR-80 to Record Songs Played Back by Your Computer Here’s how audio data played back by your computer can be sent to the BR-80 via USB and recorded on the BR-80’s tracks.

1. Use a USB cable to connect the BR-80 to your computer.

2. In your computer’s audio playback software, switch the audio output destination to the BR-80.


For details on how to switch the output destination, refer to the owner’s manual for the software you’re using.

2. In your computer’s audio recording

Adjust the volume within the software you’re using.

to your computer.

software, you need to change the audio input source so that the BR-80 is selected.

(p. 58).

* To record only the sound arriving at the USB connector, turn the [REC LEVEL] dial all the way down.

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For information on how to change the input source, refer to the ’s guide that came with your software.

3. Record as described in “Recording”


Using USB, the sound you input to the BR80 or the sound from tracks being played back can be recorded by your personal computer software.

2. In your computer’s audio playback

eBand Mode

Recording Audio from the BR-80 on Your Computer

to your computer.

MTR Mode

• Do not use this product 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 product.


LIVE REC Mode

• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

Here’s how audio played back by your computer can be heard via USB through an output device connected to the BR-80.

Preparations

You must install the USB driver before connecting the BR-80 to your computer (p. 104).

Using the BR-80 to Hear Songs Played Back by Your Computer

Quick Start

Using the BR-80 as an Audio Interface

Detailed Effect Settings Editing the Insert Effect Settings (EDIT) To create a new effect sound, choose an existing patch that’s close to what you have in mind, and then edit it. When saving the edited patch, save it as a patch or song patch.

1. Press the [COSM] button. The effect patch select screen will appear.

2. Select an effect patch (p. 68). 3. Press the [ENTER] button. 4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button. The EDIT screen will appear.

6. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the effect whose parameters you want to edit, and press the [ENTER] button. The parameter edit screen for that effect will appear. For details on the effect parameters, refer to “BR-80_Data_List_e.pdf” on the included SD card. For details on where “BR-80_Data_List_e. pdf” is located, refer to “ReeEN.txt” on the included SD card.

7. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit its value. If you want to edit a different effect, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen, and repeat steps 5–6.

8. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the basic screen. NOTE If you switch to another effect patch before saving, the changes you made will be lost.

5. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to each effect, and use the dial to specify the on/off status of each effect. Indication Explanation Effect on (selected) Effect on Effect off (selected) Effect off

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Detailed Effect Settings 7. When you’ve finished entering the

patch name, press [ENTER] button. The WRITE screen will appear.

Quick Start

Saving an Effect (WRITE/NAME) Here’s how to assign a name (patch name) to the effect settings you edited, and save them as a new effect patch.

The effect patch select screen will appear.

8. Using the cursor [

] [ ] buttons and the dial, choose the Effect Patch that is to become the destination of the write.

LIVE REC Mode

9. Press the [ENTER] button. 2. Select an effect patch (p. 68). 3. Press the [ENTER] button. 4. Use the cursor [

MTR Mode

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “WRITE/NAME,” and press the [ENTER] button. The WRITE/NAME screen will appear.



About COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)

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Composite Object Sound Modeling– or “COSM” for short–is BOSS/Roland’s innovative and powerful technology that’s used to digitally recreate the sound of classic musical instruments and effects. COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the original sound–including its electrical and physical characteristics–and creates a digital model that accurately reproduces the original.



eBand Mode

5. Use the cursor [

Preparations

1. Press the [COSM] button.

Detailed Effect Settings

Algorithm List For the insert effects, the available effects and the order in which they are connected (the algorithm) will differ for each category and patch. The BR-80 provides the following algorithms for various purposes. * The line or lines connecting the algorithm indicate whether the effect features mono (single line) or stereo (two lines). (Ex.) Output: Mono

Output: Stereo

–[COMP/LM]–[WAH]–

–[MOD]=[DLY]=

For Electric Guitar/ Electric Bass 1. E.GUITAR MULTI This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar. This provides an amp sound using a preamp and speaker simulator. -[COMP/LM]-[DIST]-[AMP]-[EQ] [NS]-[MOD]=[DLY]= Compressor/Limiter Distortion Amp Equalizer Noise Suppressor Modulation - Octave - Phaser - Flanger - Tremolo - Rotary - Uni-v - Pan - Chorus Delay

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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. -[ASIM]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS] [CHO]=[DLY]= Acoustic Simulator Compressor/Limiter Equalizer Noise Suppressor Chorus Delay

Detailed Effect Settings

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 GUITAR TO BASS.

This effect is designed specifically for the built-in microphones. This algorithm connects six types of effect, all in full stereo. =[COMP/LM]=[EQ]=[NS]=[MOD] [CHO]=[DLY]= Compressor/Limiter

Guitar to Bass

Equalizer

Compressor/Limiter

Noise Suppressor

Distortion

Modulation - Phaser

Equalizer

- Flanger

Noise Suppressor

- Tremolo

Modulation

- Rotary

LIVE REC Mode

Amp

- Octave

Preparations

-[G->B]-[COMP/LM]-[DIST]-[AMP] [EQ]-[NS]-[MOD]=[DLY]=

5. STEREO MULTI

Quick Start

3. GUITAR TO BASS

- Pan

- Phaser

Chorus

- Flanger

Delay

- Tremolo - Pan

For Microphone This is a multi-effect for vocals. It provides effects that are optimized for vocals.

Pitch Correct Dynamics Equalizer Noise Suppressor Double/Harmony

This is a multi-effect designed for acoustic guitar. Even when an electric-acoustic guitar is connected at line level, this provides a warm sound similar to what is obtained through a microphone. -[A]-[COMP/LM]-[EQ]-[NS] [CHO]=[DLY]=


-[PCR]-[DYN]-[EQ]-[NS] [DB/HR]=[DLY]=

6. A.GUITAR MULTI

eBand Mode

4. VOCAL MULTI

For Acoustic Guitar

MTR Mode

- Chorus Delay

Acoustic Processor Compressor/Limiter Equalizer Noise Suppressor Chorus Delay

Delay

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Making Overall Settings Adjusting the Input Sensitivity (INPUT)

4. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the value. Parameter

Explanation

LCD CONTRAST

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen.

LCD BACKLIGHT

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen backlight.


POWER SAVE

Specifies the time after which the backlight will be dimmed.

2. Use the cursor [

AUTO POWER OFF

Specifies the time after which the power will be automatically turned off (p. 42).

Here’s how to adjust the input sensitivity of the GUITAR/MIC IN jack/Built-in microphones. * This setting is not available in LIVE REC mode.

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “INPUT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the dial to adjust the value. 4. Press the [EXIT] button a number of

REMAIN INFO (MTR mode only)

times to return to the relevant screen for the mode you’re in.

System Settings (SYSTEM) 1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. Use the cursor [


3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.

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If you turn this ON, the indication for the current time will be switched so it indicates the remaining available recording time. If you turn this OFF, the indication will return to the current time.

PATCH SYNC

Here you can turn the PATCH SYNC function on/off (p. 98).

BATTERY

Specifies the type of battery that is installed.



Making Overall Settings

Here’s how to view the usage status of the SD card.

2. Use the cursor [


3. Use the cursor [

Explanation

TOTAL SIZE

Total capacity of the SD card

REMAIN SIZE

Free space remaining on the SD card



• Before you use a commercially available SD card, you must format it on the BR-80. • Make sure that the BR-80’s power is turned off before you insert or remove an SD card. Inserting or removing an SD card while the power is on may destroy the data on the SD card or damage the SD card itself. • Depending on the capacity of the SD card, formatting may take several minutes. This does not indicate a malfunction. Do not turn off the power until formatting is completed. • Never remove the SD card or turn off the power while the message “Keep power on!” is shown. Doing so will destroy the data on the SD card or damage the SD card itself.

2. Use the cursor [


eBand Mode


MTR Mode

Parameter

• When you format a card, the entire contents of that card will be lost. Be sure to back up important data before you continue (p. 107).

LIVE REC Mode

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SD INFO,” and press the [ENTER] button.

NOTE Preparations


Initializing an SD Card (FORMAT)

Quick Start

Viewing SD Card Usage (SD INFO)


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Making Overall Settings 3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SD FORMAT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Press the [ENTER] button once again. A message will ask “Are you sure?”

5. To format the card, choose “YES”

and press the [ENTER] button. If you decide to cancel, choose “NO” and press the [ENTER] button. If you choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button, the card will be formatted; you’ll then be returned to the relevant screen for the mode you’re in.

Initializing the Unit (FACTORY RESET) 1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. Use the cursor [


3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “F.RESET,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Press the [ENTER] button once again. A message will ask “Are you sure?”

5. To execute the factory reset, choose

“YES” and press the [ENTER] button. If you decide to cancel, choose “NO” and press the [ENTER] button. If you choose “YES” and press the [ENTER] button, the factory reset will be executed. NOTE After executing the Factory Reset, turn the BR-80’s power off, then on again.

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Making Overall Settings Quick Start

Auto Power Off Settings The BR-80 can turn off its power automatically. The power will turn off automatically when 30 minutes have ed since you last played or operated the unit.

Preparations

With the factory settings, this function is turned “ON” (power-off in 30 minutes). If you want to turn it “OFF,” change the setting as follows. NOTE

LIVE REC Mode

• When the power is turned off, any effect settings you were editing will be lost. Before turning the power off, you must save any settings that you want to keep.


MTR Mode


3. Use the cursor [

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SYSTEM SETUP,” and press the [ENTER] button.

4. Use the cursor [

Explanation

3MIN 5MIN 10MIN 15MIN 30MIN 45MIN 60MIN

Specifies the time from when you stop operating the BR-80 until the power turns off automatically.

OFF

The power will not turn off automatically.


Value

eBand Mode

] [ ] buttons to select AUTO POWER OFF, and use the dial to change the setting.

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Tuning Your Instrument The BR-80 provides a Chromatic Tuner function that makes it easy to tune an instrument. The built-in tuner s guitar or bass guitar.

2. To turn off the tuner, press the [EXIT] button.

MEMO

Here’s how to tune your guitar.

If you don’t want sound to be output during tuning, lower the [VOLUME] knob.

The inputs that can be tuned will depend on the mode. LIVE REC mode

Input

MTR mode

eBand mode

GUITAR/ MIC IN

Tuning 1. Play a single note on the open string that you’re tuning.


The display will show the note name that is closest to the pitch of the string you played.

LINE IN

* You must cleanly play a single note on only the string you’re tuning.

USB

* Playback or recording is not possible while using the tuner.

2. Tune your instrument so that the

correct note name of the string you’re tuning appears in the display.

Switching to the tuner

Standard tuning

1. Hold down the [RHYTHM] button and

7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st string string string string string string string

press the [COSM] button.

The TUNER screen will appear. Tuning guide

Guitar

B

E

A

D

G

B

E

Bass

-

-

B

E

A

D

G

3. While watching the tuning guide, Reference pitch Note name

The tuning guide indicates the difference between the input pitch and the displayed note name. If the difference between the input and the correct pitch is within ±50 cents, the tuning guide shows the amount of difference.

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tune your instrument so that the screen shows the desired note name and both of the triangular symbols. If the difference is within ±50 cents of the correct pitch, the tuning guide will show the difference between your instrument and the displayed pitch. If your instrument is flat

Tuning Your Instrument Quick Start

If your instrument matches the displayed pitch

Preparations

If your instrument is sharp

LIVE REC Mode

4. Repeat steps 1–3 to tune each string of your instrument. MEMO

MTR Mode

If you’re tuning a guitar that has a whammy bar, tuning one string might cause the other strings to drift out of tune. Start by tuning each string to the approximate pitch so that the correct note name is displayed, and then retune each string successively as many times as needed.

Specifying the reference pitch eBand Mode

When tuning an instrument, the reference pitch is conventionally given as the frequency of the A4 note (middle A on a piano keyboard).


You can adjust the tuner’s reference pitch in the range of 435–445 Hz. In the TUNER screen, you can use the dial to set the reference pitch. With the factory settings, this is set to 440 Hz. MEMO The reference pitch setting is saved within the BR-80.

Appendix

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Quick Start

Preparations

Appendix

LIVE REC Mode

MTR Mode

eBand Mode


Appendix

Troubleshooting This section contains tips to help you solve problems. If this information does not help you solve the problem, please a customer service location listed at the end of this manual.

Problems with the Power Supply Item

Explanation • Is the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) properly connected? • Never use any AC adaptor other than one specified for use with the BR-80.

Page –

Is sufficient power being supplied to your computer or USB hub? The connection cannot be established if insufficient power is being supplied to the BR-80. Make sure that none of the following cases apply. Power won’t turn on

• If you’re using a notebook computer that’s running on its battery, operation may be unstable in the case of some computers. In this case, connect an AC adaptor to your computer.

–

• The power management settings of your computer may be limiting the power that is supplied to USB. Check the settings on your computer. • In some cases, the BR-80 cannot be used with bus-powered hubs (USB hubs that do not contain a power supply). Please use a self-powered hub (a hub that contains a power supply).

Problems with the Sound Item

Explanation Is power to the BR-80 and any connected equipment turned on?

p. 41

Are the audio cables connected correctly?

p. 40

Could an audio cable be broken?

–

Could the volume be turned down on the connected amp or mixer?

–

Could the [VOLUME] dial be lowered? No sound

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Is an SD card inserted?

– p. 39

Could an SD card not ed by the BR-80 be inserted? Before using any SD card other than the one that was supplied with the unit, please refer to the Roland website (http://www.roland.com). There you’ll find the latest information regarding compatibility. Could you be attempting to play back a phrase shorter than one second in MTR mode?

–

Phrases shorter than one second cannot be played back in MTR mode. Can’t play back a WAV/MP3 file

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Could you be attempting to play back a file in a format that the BR-80 does not ?

p. 128

Troubleshooting Explanation

The volume level of equipment connected to LINE IN jack or GUITAR/MIC IN jack is too low.

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?

Can’t hear the input source

You don’t want to apply reverb in MTR mode

–

Could the track’s volume level be lowered?

p. 63

Could the wrong V-track be selected?

p. 66

Could the track be muted?

p. 64

Could another track be soloed?

p. 64

Did you adjust the [REC LEVEL] dial?

p. 36

Did you adjust INPUT SENS?

p. 114

Is the GUITAR/MIC select switch set correctly?

p. 37

Could the song be protected?

p. 86

Is an SD card inserted?

p. 39

Could the SD card have insufficient free space?

p. 115

Could the SD card be locked?

p. 39

Check the reverb send level amounts for the loop effect. The BR-80 provides reverb as a loop effect.

p. 65

Is the input sensitivity appropriate? The recorded sound will be distorted if the input sensitivity is too high, and noise will be excessive if the input sensitivity is too low. Adjust the input sensitivity so that the Peak indicator briefly lights when the loudest ages occur. Are the track output levels appropriate? If there is noise or distortion following mastering, the track output levels are too high.

–

Could a microphone with high output impedance be connected directly to the BR-80?

Some noise is heard when the [REC LEVEL] Although a small amount of noise might be heard when the [REC LEVEL] dial is dial is turned while in turned while in LIVE REC mode, this does not indicate a malfunction. LIVE REC mode

–

–

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Since the GUITAR/MIC IN jack (when MIC is selected) is a low-impedance input, the recording level might be low for some microphones. In this case, the signal through a commercially available microphone preamp before recording it.

eBand Mode

Recorded sound contains noise or distortion

p. 36 p. 114

MTR Mode

Reverb is applied by default. If you want to turn off the reverb effect, set each track’s send level amount to “0.”

LIVE REC Mode

Can’t record

Is the volume of your external device adjusted correctly?

–

Preparations

No sound from a specific track in MTR mode

Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

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Quick Start

Item

Troubleshooting

Problems with the SD Card Item

Explanation

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Data on the SD card can be damaged due to the following reasons. Please format the SD card. Data on the SD card was damaged

• Could the power have been turned off during recording or playback? • Could the SD card have been subjected to strong physical shock?

p. 115

• Could you have turned off the power while the SD card was being accessed? • Could you be using an SD card that was formatted by a computer or digital camera? Could the SD card be write protected?

Can’t format the SD card

p. 39

Could an SD card not ed by the BR-80 be inserted? Before using any SD card other than the one that was supplied with the unit, please refer to the Roland website (http://www.roland.com). There you’ll find the latest information regarding compatibility.

–

Problems with USB Item

Explanation Is the USB cable connected correctly?

Page p. 40

Does your computer’s operating system the BR-80? IDLING screen does not appear

For information concerning the operating environment needed for using USB, please refer to the Roland website (http://www.roland.com).

–

Does your computer USB 2.0? The BR-80 will not work with USB 1.1 or earlier.

–

Use a computer that s USB 2.0. Can’t hear sound being input via USB

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Could the USB mode be set to Storage?

p. 104

Is the USB driver installed correctly?

p. 104

Error Message List Take the appropriate action for the message that appears. Message

Cause

Action

Already exists!

There is a file of the same name.

Create the file using a different name.

Battery low!

The operating batteries have run low.

Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

p. 38

Please change the file name using your computer.

p. 106

The selected file has a name containing more than eight characters.

–

It is not possible to edit the song name. Use Song List Editor to edit the name.

–

Cannot delete!

You tried to erase a pattern from a rhythm that contains only one pattern.

Make sure that there are at least two patterns in the rhythm, then try the erasure.

p. 70

Cannot Edit!

You attempted to change, from the Level Meter screen, the tempo Make your tempo changes using the of a rhythm that has a tempo rhythm edit function. change partway through it.

p. 69

Cannot insert!

The rhythm exceeded 999 measures.

A rhythm cannot have more than 999 measures.

p. 69

Back up important data to your computer, and delete unwanted data from the card.

p. 107

Card full!

Recording or copying is not possible because there isn’t enough free space on the SD card. Writing or erasure cannot be performed because the SD card’s Lock feature is on.

Turn off the power, remove the SD card, and turn Lock off.

p. 76, p. 88 p. 39

Turn off the power, reinsert the SD card securely, and then turn on the power again.

Data could not be read correctly from the SD card.

Format the SD card. If the same message appears even after you’ve performed the above action, the SD card may be damaged.

Card write error!

An error occurred while writing data to the SD card.

p. 39

p. 115

Format the SD card. The song data you were attempting to save will be lost. p. 115

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If the same message appears even after you’ve performed the above action, the SD card may be damaged.


Card read error!

If the same message appears even after you’ve performed the above action, the SD card may be damaged.

eBand Mode

Card locked!

Erase unnecessary tracks, and carry out song optimization in MTR mode.

MTR Mode

The song name edited by Song List Editor can be viewed but not edited on the BR-80.

LIVE REC Mode

Cannot edit song name!

Preparations

Cannot change file name!

The file name contains some characters which are incompatible with BR-80.

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Quick Start

An error message will appear in the display if you attempt to perform an invalid operation or if an operation could not be executed correctly.

Error Message List Message

Cause

Action

Data too long!

The song is too long (the file size is too large) to be played.

Reduce the size of the file by, for example, using your computer to divide it into smaller portions.

Data too short!

You attempted to import a WAV/ The WAV/MP3 file must be longer than one MP3 file that was shorter than one second for it to be imported. second.

Drive busy!

Data could not be read or written fast enough because the data is stored on the SD card in a fragmentary manner. Alternatively, you are using an SD card that is not fast enough.

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–

Reduce the number of tracks to be played back simultaneously. Use the Bounce operation to combine tracks, and delete the tracks that you don’t need to play. Then, try playback again.

This problem is more likely to occur if you together phrases (recorded data) of only a few seconds in length, such as when using punch-in/ out recording.

Reduce the number of items being recorded simultaneously.

While in MTR mode, you’ve exceeded the number of events that can be used in one song.

Erase unnecessary tracks, and carry out song optimization in MTR mode.

p. 80

–

p. 76, p. 88

What is an event? An “event” is the smallest unit used by the BR-80 to manage the data recorded on an SD card. Approximately 30,000 events are allocated for each newly created song. Event full!

For each track, each recording operation will consume two events. Operations such as punch-in/out and track copy will also consume events. The number of events consumed will change in a complex way depending on the conditions. For example, even if there actually is free space remaining on the SD card, no further recording or track editing will be possible if all of the events have been used up. If this occurs, the error message “Event Full!” will appear.

No card!

You performed a recorder or SD card operation when no SD card was inserted, or the card was incompletely inserted.

Turn off the power, firmly reinsert the SD card, and then turn the power on again.

p. 39

You removed the SD card after selecting data on the SD card. No file!

No song!

Not available!

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When importing WAV/MP3/SMF data, the file to be imported did not exist.

Prepare the file that is to be imported.

The SD card does not contain songs.

Create a new song.

Restore the backed-up data from your The song folder contains incorrect computer back to the BR-80. data, or does not contain the Restore the entire “ROLAND” folder to the necessary data. BR-80. The operation you attempted cannot be executed in the current mode.

– p. 57

p. 107

–

Error Message List Cause

Action

Page

If you’re using the adaptor: Power down!

It may be that the cable is broken or the The internal power supply voltage adaptor is faulty. Please Roland has fallen below the allowable customer service or your dealer. range for recorder operation. If you’re using batteries: Install fresh batteries.

–

p. 38

Stop recorder!

The operation you attempted cannot be executed while the recorder is operating (i.e., during playback or recording).

] (STOP) button to stop Press the [ playback or recording.

–

System error!

Writing to the BR-80’s memory failed.

It may be that the BR-80 has malfunctioned. Please Roland customer service or your dealer.

–

Too many files!

You attempted to create more than 1,000 files in LIVE REC mode.

Delete unneeded files.

p. 52

Too many songs!

You attempted to create more than 100 songs in MTR mode.

Delete unneeded songs.

p. 87

Unformatted card!

The SD card is of a type that cannot be used on the BR-80.

Turn off the power, firmly reinsert the SD card, and then turn the power on again.

p. 39

Format the card on the BR-80.

p. 115

Check the format of the WAV/MP3/SMF file.

p. 128

p. 86

MTR Mode

Turn Song Protect “OFF.”

LIVE REC Mode

You attempted to write data to a song whose Song Protect setting is “ON.”

Preparations

Protected!

You attempted to import a WAV/ Uned format! MP3/SMF file that the BR-80 does not .

Quick Start

Message

Carry out optimization. If no additional free space has been created even after optimization, erase unnecessary p. 76, p. 88 tracks, then carry out song optimization in MTR mode.

eBand Mode

Memory full!

While in MTR mode, the size of a song has reached the maximum.


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Specifications BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 : DIGITAL RECORDER Tracks: MTR Mode

8

Simultaneously recording track: 2 V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track)

Tracks

eBand Mode

Tracks: Tracks:

LIVE REC Mode

2 (stereo)

Simultaneously recording track: 2 (stereo) 2 (stereo)

Simultaneously recording track: 2 * Either the playback or the recording.

Useful Capacity

SDHC card:

4 GB–32 GB

SD card:

1 GB–2 GB

MTR Mode

Linear (Bit Depth: 16 bits) eBand Songs (Recording/Playback)

Data Type

eBand Mode

MP3 (Bit Rates: 64 kbps–320 kbps, Playback only) LIVE REC Mode

AD Conversion

WAV (Bit Depth: 16 bits, Playback only) WAV (Bit Depth: 16 bits, Recording/Playback) MP3 (Bit Rates: 64 kbps–320 kbps, Recording/Playback)

24 bits 24 bits

DA Conversion

24 bits

Sample Rate

44.1 kHz 1GB

3 hours

32GB

100 hours

1GB

4 hours

32GB

130 hours

WAV 16-bit, stereo

1GB

1.5 hours

32GB

50 hours

MP3 128 kbps, stereo

1GB

16 hours

32GB

550 hours

MTR Mode (calculated as 1 track)

Recording Time (conversion in one track)

eBand Mode

eBand Mode/ LIVE REC Mode

eBand Song

* The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may be slightly shorter depending on the number of songs that were created. * The above number of the MTR mode is the total for all the tracks that are used. If each of the eight tracks contain an equal amount of data, the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/8 of the above. Nominal Input Level

Input Impedance

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GUITAR/MIC IN jack:

-20 dBu (GUITAR/MIC SW = GUITAR)

-40 dBu (GUITAR/MIC SW = MIC)

LINE IN jack:

-10 dBu

GUITAR/MIC IN jack:

1 M ohm (GUITAR/MIC SW = GUITAR)

6 k ohms (GUITAR/MIC SW = MIC)

LINE IN jack:

10 k ohms

Specifications PHONES/LINE OUT jack: -14 dBu

Output Impedance

PHONES/LINE OUT jack: 22 ohms

Display

Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots

Quick Start

Nominal Output Level

24-bit/44.1 kHz USB-AUDIO (Hi-Speed USB) USB Functions

USB Mass Storage Class (Hi-Speed USB) BUS Power operation

Preparations

GUITAR/MIC IN jack (1/4” phone type) LINE IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type) Connectors

PHONES/LINE OUT jack (Stereo miniature phone type) USB connector (mini-B type) DC IN jack AC Adaptor (sold separately)

Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 2

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 2

USB Bus Power

LIVE REC Mode

Power Supply

DC 9V:

130 mA (DC IN) Current Draw

Alkaline dry cell batteries: Approx. 6 hours (with continuous playback of 8 tracks, power save function) * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Weight

138.0 (W) x 86.0 (D) x 21.7 (H) mm 5-7/16 (W) x 3-7/16 (D) x 7/8 (H) inches

MTR Mode

Dimensions

140 g / 5 oz SD card SONAR X1 LE DVD-ROM

Accessories

USB Cable (mini-B type) Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 2

Options (sold separately)

AC Adaptor:

PSA series

Silicone Rubber Case:

BA-BR80S

eBand Mode

Owner’s Manual

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Appendix

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* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Index [ [ [ [ [ [

] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ] (STOP) button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ] (PLAY) button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ] (REC) button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34 35 35 35 35 35

A [A B] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 AB EDIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 AB Repeat eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ACOUSTIC SIM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 A.GUITAR MULTI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Algorithm Acoustic Guitar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 E.Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 E.Guitar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Audio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 AUTO POWER OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

B Back up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Battery compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 BEST 30 EDIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 BOUNCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 BR Series Wave Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Effect Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Effect Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Effect Patch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 E.GUITAR MULTI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 [ENTER] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Error Message List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 [EXIT] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

F FACTORY RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 FORMAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

G GUITAR/MIC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 GUITAR/MIC select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 GUITAR TO BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

I INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

K Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

L LCD BACKLIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 LCD CONTRAST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Level Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 LINE IN jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 45

M

CENTER CANCEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 96 [COSM] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cursor buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Mastering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 MASTERING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Memory card slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 [MENU] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 MIC L/R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 55 Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

D

P

C

DC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demo Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drum Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 56 35 35 72

E eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 91 eBand Song List Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

130

PATCH SYNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 PHONES/LINE OUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Phrase Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Playback eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Index

UNDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 USB Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 USB Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 patch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

V VOCAL MULTI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 [VOLUME] dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 V-TRACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

W WRITE/NAME Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

eBand Mode Convenient Functions

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Appendix

SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 SD INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 SMF IMPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Solo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 SONG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 SONG COPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 SONG ERASE eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 SONG INFO eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 SONG NAME eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 SONG NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 SONG OPTIMIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Song patch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 SONG PROTECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

U MTR Mode

S

Tempo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Track buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 TRACK EDIT COPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ERASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 EXCHANGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 IMPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 MOVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 TRACK EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 TRACK LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 TRACK MUTE & SOLO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 TRACK PAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

LIVE REC Mode

[REC LEVEL] dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Recording eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 MTR Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Recording Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Recover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 REC TRACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 REDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 REMAIN INFO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Reverb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 REVERB SEND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Rhythm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 [RHYTHM] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

T Preparations

R

SONG SELECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Song Templates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 95 STEREO MULTI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Strap hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Quick Start

PLAY MODE eBand Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 LIVE REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 POWER SAVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Problems Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

MEMO

132

133

For EU Countries

For China

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For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

For the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit. Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the ’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

WARNING

For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone :

For the USA

BR-80 Digital Recorder Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700

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