Introduction To The Br-1180/Br-1180Cd - Boss BR-1180 Owner's Manual

Introduction to the BR-1180/BR-1180CD

Main Features
Simple operation
The BR-1180/1180CD is designed to be operated as easily as
a cassette tape recorder, even by beginners.
Additionally, the large liquid crystal display allows you to
view and confirm various information in graphic format.
Whether you are simply preparing a demo tape, or are
getting ready to go to master with your first album, the
simple operation of the BR-1180/1180CD allows you to
create digital recordings the very day you take it out of the
box.
Digital audio workstation
All processes are fully digital
In addition to a digital mixer and digital hard disk recorder,
the BR-1180/1180CD also features two internal digital effects
systems.
By connecting a DAT recorder, MD recorder, or other digital
recorder to the DIGITAL OUT jacks, you can perform all the
steps needed for professional-level music recording,
including editing, bouncing tracks, applying effects, and
mixing down, entirely within the digital realm, so there is no
degradation in the signal quality.
Handles uncompressed recording and
playback
The BR-1180/1180CD handles linear 16-bit uncompressed
recording and playback, allowing you to record with the
same sound quality as the original, with no deterioration in
the sound.
Of course, when you want to be economical with your
recording time, yet maintain sound quality, you can still
record and play back using conventional compression
techniques.
Equipped with V-Tracks
The BR-1180/1180CD includes a total of ten recording tracks,
allowing you to record and play back eight independent
tracks with two-track stereo recording and playback, making
it possible to get simultaneous two-track recording or
simultaneous ten-track playback.Moreover, each track
incorporates eight virtual tracks, called "V-Tracks," for a
total recording capability of 10 x 8 = 80 tracks!
This increased versatility allows you to do things such as
record numerous takes of a guitar solo, which you can later
choose from when putting it all together.
Two versatile digital effects processors
The BR-1180/1180CD contains two types of effect unit. One
type is for recording (insert effect) and the other type is
independent send/return effects (loop effect). These two
types can be used simultaneously. This means that the BR-
1180/1180CD is all you need to produce a sophisticated song
without using external effect devices.
The BR-1180/1180CD has many built-in simulations and
effects, including amp simulation with COSM for a wide
variety of insert effects.
You also get a wide variety of effects, including everything
from the guitar effects you would expect, to vocal and
keyboard multi-effects and mic simulators.
The loop effects include spatial effects such as chorus, delay
and reverb, which are vital for proper stereo mixdown.
By using the insert effects and loop effects together, you can
add both sound and spatial effects to your music at one time.
For a more detailed explanation of insert and loop
effects, refer to "What is an insert effect?" (p. 34) and
"What is a loop effect?" (p. 40) respectively.
Editing Functions
With the BR-1180/1180CD, you can perform editing
operations such as copying, moving, and erasing, previously
unheard of with multitrack recorders that use tapes.
For example, you can have just a four-measure drum pattern
repeated any number of times you want for use with break
beat music, and have the same chorus inserted both at the
beginning and end of a song.
Non-destructive editing
Since this is hard disk recording, you can perform non-
destructive editing.With non-destructive editing, after
performing any editing and recording operations, you can
still return your data to its previous state (undo and redo
functions).
"Canceling a recording or editing procedure" (p. 75)
Saved mixer settings
You can register up to eight different mixer and effect
settings configurations (scenes) for each song.
This allows you to call up previous settings quickly and
easily, which comes in handy when adjusting the balance
during mixdown, or when comparing effects.
"Registering/recalling the current mixer settings" (p. 63)
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