The BR Digital Studio gives guitarists and songwriters the freedom to record their music anytime, anyplace. Using SmartMedia, the portable BR can record up to four primary tracks-each with eight Virtual Tracks-which can be mixed down using onboard effects and transferred digitally to a computer or CD burner. I'm glad I got the tutorial, cause I learned a lot of things I didn't know.
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This is the Record button. While in recording standby, the indicator on this button flashes in red, and during recording, it lights in red. Use this button to call up the screen for setting the send level of each track respective to the loop effects p. Use these buttons to select to which track you will record. The button of the track selected will flash in red and then light in red when recording begins.
When recording is finished, the button of the selected track will light alternately in orange and green. The relationship between the indicator and the track conditions is given below. The track is selected as the recording destination, and is in recording standby.
When using the phrase trainer, you can turn on or off the center cancel function for removing vocals at the center , or the time stretch function for slowing down playback. Use this button to mix the recordings on several tracks together onto one or two other tracks. Indicates the recording track at the bounce destination. The relevant indicator lights depending on whether the track being recorded is stereo or monaural.
This button calls up various functions offered by your BR, such as track editing, song management, and memory card operations. For undoing the last-performed recording or editing operation and returning the data to its previous state.
By pressing this button once again, you can bring back the canceled recording or re-execute the editing operation. You can use this dial to shift the current position within a song e. It is also used to change the values of the various function settings. Headphones sold separately are connected here. This slot is where a memory card SmartMedia needs to be inserted in order to store the data you record.
If a memory card is not inserted, you cannot perform recording. Displays the menu screen, parameter setting screen, or other information, depending on the type of settings being made. Displays the time of the current position of the song hours- minutes-seconds. At the factory settings, one second is set to 30 frames nondrop. During play mode, the volume levels of instruments being input, and volume levels of each track are displayed.
You can select the level meter to display each type of level being set. Displays the tempo. Displays the tempo of the tempo map during playback that uses a tempo map. Displays the measure number and beat of the current position within the song. The left number is the measure number, and the right number is the beat. Optical connector for outputting digital audio signals.
These are input jacks for analog audio signals. These jacks are used to connect CD players and other audio devices and keyboards, rhythm machines, and other external sound sources. These are output jacks for the analog audio signal. You can connect MD recorders, tape recorders, or other recording devices to record the output analog signal from the BR Connector for sending MIDI data.
Use of any other adaptor may cause overheating or malfunctions. Wrap the cable around this hook so that the AC adaptor cable is not pulled out accidentally. Make sure that the power of the BR is turned off. If the AC adaptor is disconnected during operation, your important recorded data may be lost. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.
When this message appears, replace the existing batteries with new ones as soon as possible. Make connections as shown in the diagram below.
When making any connections, make sure that all devices are turned off. This can be remedied by:. Changing the orientation of the microphone s. Relocating microphone s at a greater distance from speakers. The pin assignment for the MIC jack is as shown below. Before making any connections, make sure that this pin assignment is compatible with that of all your other devices. If the polarity switch is not set correctly, the foot switch may not operate properly. Song Demo the to Listening Start Quick.
Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. Before you turn the power on, make sure of the following points.
If you are using the AC adaptor, make sure that the AC adaptor does not become unplugged during operation. If the AC adaptor becomes unplugged accidentally, the recorded data may become damaged. The Play screen is the most fundamental screen of the BR, and is the first screen that appears when the BR is turned on see below. Turn on the device connected to an input jack i. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.
A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. Turn on the device connected to the output jack i. Depending on where the BR is situated, the display contents may be difficult to read. If this is the case, perform the procedure given below to adjust the contrast 1 to Use each procedure as appropriate.
Upon power-up, the song that was selected before the power was turned off is selected, and the data of that song is loaded. As soon as the data has been loaded, the Play page appears in the display. Since the BR automatically updates the recorded data and operation content if the recording or editing have been changed, you do not need to perform any special operations for saving.
The song starts. By adjusting the TRACK faders, you can listen to the individual sounds recorded to each track one at a time or listen to them at the balance you desire. Press [ZERO] to return to the beginning of the song. In addition to the procedures given above, you can also change your current position in the song using the procedures given below.
The time code specifications can differ depending on the device. To synchronize operation with another device using MTC, you will first need to match the time code specifications of both devices. At the factory settings, one second is set to 30 frames non-drop p. Each V-Track of the selected track is checked and you move to the time of the first recorded sound for the song. Each V-Track of the selected track is checked and you move to the time of the last recorded sound for the song.
The BR writes the recorded data directly to the inserted memory card. Therefore, for recording or playback, the memory card must be inserted. Before inserting the memory card SmartMedia , be sure to first turn off the BR If a memory card is inserted when the power is turned on, the data in the memory card may be destroyed, or the memory card may become unusable. The supplied memory card still has some remaining space; however, for extended recording, you will need to erase some of the demo song or prepare a new memory card 32 MB or greater is recommended.
In case you would like to save the data, you will need to affix a write-protect sticker to the card. Newly purchased memory cards, or memory cards that have been used previously with a computer will need to be prepared so they can be used with the BR You cannot initialize the memory card if this message appears. This is not a malfunction. The progress of the initializing is shown in the display.
Do not turn off the BR until the initializing has been completed. Do not remove the memory card or turn off the BR while the memory card is being initialized. When you record a new song, the BR allows you to set the data type. This enables you to select the combination of audio quality and recording time that is most suitable for the material you are recording. The following data types can be selected. For high-quality recordings. This data type is recommended when you will be doing a lot of track bouncing.
Normally you should select this type. For recordings that will take longer than what can be provided with the MT2 data type. This data type is useful for when there is little space remaining on the memory card, or when recording live performances. The recording times possible for each data type on one memory card are given below when recording one track. Depending on the number of songs, the allowable recording time may decrease. It is not possible to change the sample rate.
Your BR is equipped with a number of input jacks to match the type of instrument that you will connect. Select an instrument appropriate for your purposes. An electric guitar or bass can be connected to this jack. Since this is a high-impedance input, a guitar or bass can be connected directly. When connecting to the output of a CD player, cassette player, or other audio device, or to a rhythm machine, external sound module, keyboard, or other sound source, use the stereo input jacks.
Select the input source to record. Select to record the signal from a microphone connected to the MIC jack or from the internal microphone. When not using the internal microphone, be sure to turn it off see next section. Both indicators light, telling you that simultaneous recording is now possible. In order to record at a good sound level, you should adjust the input levels so that the PEAK indicator lights momentarily when a guitar is strummed strongly or vocals are sung loudly.
The Track 1 output is shown in the upper meter, and the Track 2 output is shown in the lower meter. The Track 3 output is shown in the upper meter, and the Track 4 output is shown in the lower meter. You can monitor the sound from the instruments and microphones that are connected.
The BR comes with two onboard effects processors: an insert effect and loop effects. Below is an explanation of the operations related to the insert effects. What is an insert effect? The BR provides numerous effects for vocals, guitar, etc. Such a combination of effects i. Each effect in an algorithm offers a certain number of parameters, which allow the sound to be altered similar to tweaking the knobs on a stomp pedal.
The indicator goes out, and the sound will be recorded without effects. SIM: Effect patches for recording vocals and a guitar together. By using the rhythm guide during recording, you can use the track editor to edit in units of measures, synchronize outputs with an external device, and perform other useful operations. You can also change the tempo or rhythm pattern during a song.
When you press [PLAY] to start playback or recording, the rhythm sounds. When [STOP] is pressed, the rhythm stops as well. The rhythm guide is preset with a wide variety of rhythm patterns, including the sound of a normal metronome.
Preset Song. You set rhythm patterns so that the tempo changes to match the song's progression p. Using the following procedure to change the tempo disables the tempo set in the rhythm pattern, and instead the performance is played with the altered tempo. The tempo becomes that in which you tapped.
If a track with existing data is selected for recording, the indicator will light alternately in orange and green. Since the input is monaural, the recording is normally performed as a monaural recording onto one track. However, if you want to record in stereo to increase the effect of insert effects, you can simultaneously press the [1] and [2], or [3] and [4], REC TRACK buttons for stereo recording onto two tracks.
To spread the sound of your guitar backing spatially to the left and right, first record the same guitar backing to two different tracks and then use the panning feature to spread the sound. Since the input is stereo, the recording is normally performed on two tracks. However, if you want to mix together the left and right channels being input onto one track, with tracks 1 and 2 selected, press REC TRACK [1] again to select track 1.
Using the same procedure, you can select any track 1 to 4 to be the track to which to record. When you finish recording, press [STOP]. Bouncing is combining several tracks onto one or two other tracks, so you can record more material. When pressed, the indicator will light. With the bounce mode, you can record together the playback from different tracks. Therefore, with the bounce mode, you can record together the input source, the four playback tracks, and the rhythm guide sound.
The song will begin playing back. Before you turn off the BR, make sure to first stop any recording. If the BR is turned off during playback, recording, or any other process where the memory card is being accessed, the recorded data, mixer settings, and effect patch data may be lost.
The power of the BR must be turned off before removing a memory card. Your BR is equipped with a power save function that limits the current dissipation during use. The position in the song where [REPEAT] is pressed first becomes repeat start point A , and the position where it is pressed a second time becomes repeat end point B. The portion between the two points is then repeated during playback. Enter the repeat start point A.
If you wish to re-do the registration, you can cancel the registered location by pressing [REPEAT] when the current location is the same as the repeat start point A. After registering the repeat start point A , register the repeat end point B. A and repeat end point B. It is not possible to set the end point less than one second away from the start point.
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Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.
If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions p. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter- ference. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you especially when it is late at night. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. Contents Advanced Use Contents Appendices These are Your BR allows you to change where insert effects are 1.
Entering the patch name. Follow the procedure below to change where insert effects are connected. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system parameters. This initializes the Rhythm Guide User Patterns 1—4. After initialization, the metronome is set.
A list of the initial settings for each parameter is given in 1. Effect Type Rate 0— This sets the type of the effect. Adjusts the rate of the Chorus effect. The algorithms that can be selected will differ for each bank.
Even when 7. AMP This algorithm connects seven types of effect, all in full This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a stereo. For the guitar, you can produce an amp sound using a preamp and speaker simulator.
It allows you With this feature, you can change the sound from a pickup to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to those of on an electric-acoustic guitar into a richer sound, similar to an acoustic guitar. This simulates a fretless bass. Pre Delay 0. Changing Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound of the lower the amount of feedback causes the number of times the range that is to be mixed with the input.
Flanger Wow Flutter 0— The flanger effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character When the output of the BR is connected directly to a mixer, etc.
S BRP. This adds two voice characters with Cabinet Type Unit Page Utilizing The V-Tracks Practical applications of the BR Utilizing the V-Tracks Mixing a song using four tracks In this manner, you can use the V-Tracks to check the sounds in all parts, and while leaving the source data as down to a single track is see note , assemble all of the parts on a single track.
When creating a rhythm guide, make Step 1 a virtual step and specify the appropriate style and form such as 2.
With the BR as the master p. Page Backing Up A Song Backing up a song When you insert a memory card SmartMedia into your BR and turn it on, the folders and files shown below are created, inside which all data will be stored. If you are copying data from your memory card to a personal computer to back up the data, be aware of the items given below. Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the BR does not function as you expect, please check the following points before assuming that a malfunction has occurred.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland service center or your dealer. Problems with the sound If memory card data has been damaged, the following causes The BR requires the use of 3. Please initialize the card once again. Page Error Messages Cannot Change! This is at the Top! Solution: Turn off the BR, properly insert the Cause: You have attempted to modify the starting memory card, then turn the BR back on.
Power Down! Page What is an event? Solution 2: Reduce the number of tracks that are being The smallest unit of memory used by the BR to store recorded simultaneously. Dimensions Page Index Index Form Page Index Moving to the start Page Index Write-Protect Page MEMO.. Page Track Sheet Track Sheet Please correct them as follows. Print page 1 Print document pages. Rename the bookmark.
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