Main Features - Boss JamStation JS-5 Owner's Manual

Main Features

The JS-5 is a backing machine equipped with a backing generator offering new features that make it easy to
create four-part backing data (accompaniment data), even for people with no knowledge of sequencers or music.
It's also equipped with a digital recorder feature, so you can record guitar solos and vocals.
This means you can complete an entire song using nothing other than the JS-5.
Backing Generator
High-quality four-part backing data is created by selecting
and combining preset songs and styles according to the
desired use.
200 Preset Songs
Some 200 songs are provided in a wide variety of genres,
including rock and jazz. You can start practicing guitar right
away, just by choosing a song. You can also copy preset
songs for use when creating your own original songs.
It's also possible to mute out an accompaniment part for use
as a rhythm machine with bass.
Button Input for 15 Types of
Chords
This supports even complex chords, and lets you enter chord
progressions just as they are written.
Creating User Songs
You can compose songs (User Songs) by specifying a Style
and recording the Form and Chord Progression. You can
save maximum 100 User Songs in the unit. If you use a
memory card (SmartMedia), you can save up to maximum
100 songs on the card.
EZ Compose Function
This interactive feature lets you complete song data simply
and easily, making only a minimum of settings.
Digital Recorder Function
You can record about two minutes of guitar play, vocals, or
other sounds. You can also use a memory card (SmartMedia).
For instance, with 64-megabyte (MB) smart media, it's
possible to record about 68 minutes.
Time stretching is performed automatically for recording
data, depending on the backing tempo, to synchronize it
with the backing.
Loop Function
You can set a loop point for each individual song. This
setting enables recording or loop play within a particular
passage.
Control Using Foot Switches
If you connect a foot switch (sold separately), you can use the
foot switch to start and stop play, or to switch forms.
Playing in Sync with MIDI
Instruments
The unit is compatible with MIDI Song Position Pointer, so
you can play in sync with a MIDI instrument, such as the BR-
8 or a sequencer.
* SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
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