Using Loop Phrases; Setting The Track Type; Playing Loop Phrases - Boss BR-1200CD Owner's Manual

Using Loop Phrases

One method often used when putting songs together
involves the creation first of all of a section of basic audio
data of one or two measures in length—i.e., a Loop Phrase—
and the basic song structure is then formed by repeating this
section the required number of times.
The BR-1200CD supports this type of song creation method
and allows you to freely arrange and play Loop Phrases
within rhythm arrangements.

Setting the track type

To use Loop Phrases, you must first of all set up Track 9/10
as a Drum & Loop Phrase track using its track type setting.
fig.20-085
1. Press [TRACK TYPE SELECT].
The Track Type Select screen will appear.
fig.20-003d
2. Move the cursor to "TRACK 9/10" and select
"DRUMS&LP" using the TIME/VALUE dial.
fig.20-087d
AUDIO:
The track will be used for recorded audio.
DRUMS&LP:
The track is used as a drum and Loop Phrase track.
METRO&LP:
The track is used as a metronome and Loop Phrase track.
3. Press [ENTER/YES].
4. If you wish to store the track type setting, save the

Playing Loop Phrases

Simply changing the track type may not be sufficient to allow
Loop Phrases to be played. Use the following procedure in
such a case.
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1. Press the track button for Track 9/10 several times until
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2. Raise the fader for Track 9/10 to a suitable level.
The Track Type Select screen closes.
The DRUMS/LOOP PH. indicator from TRACK TYPE
SELECT will light up to indicate that Track type has
been set up for use as a Drum & Loop phrase track.
You will now be able to use drums.
current song (p. 70).
it is flashing.
Pressing the button repeatedly allows you to cycle
through the available choices, which are: Flashing → On
→ Off.
Off:
No drum and loop phrase sounds will be played.
Flashing:
Drum and loop phrase sounds will be played only when
the BR-1200CD is recording or performing playback.
On:
Drum sounds will be played even when the BR-1200CD
is stopped.
The sound of the Loop Phrase is played during
recording and playback.
You will now be able to hear Loop Phrase playback.
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