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Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)
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 pro-
vided by your new unit, the owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should
be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
■ Printing Conventions in This Manual
• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.
[EFFECT]
EFFECT button
[PATTERN]
PATTERN button
• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer.
Copyright © 2004 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission
of BOSS CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    Doing so can damage the cord, Roland Service Center, or an autho- producing severed elements and short rized Roland distributor, as listed on circuits. Damaged cords are fire and the “Information”...
  • Page 3 AC adaptor country, consult with your retailer, the from the outlet. nearest Roland Service Center, or an ....................authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the 110b “Information” sheet. • Whenever you suspect the possibility ....................of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    Roland assumes no greater distance from this unit, or switch liability concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 5 • Use a cable from Roland to make the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of connection. If using some other make of...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns........32 Using the special guitar/bass effects ..............33 Chapter 1 An overview of the DR-880 ....35 DR-880 Application Guide (from pattern creation to playback) ..36 Patterns and Songs................38 Patterns........................38 Songs........................... 39 About kits........................
  • Page 7 Contents Editing a value ......................47 The Play screen......................47 Chapter 2 Patterns (playing, recording, editing) ..49 Playing a pattern................... 50 Changing the tempo ....................50 Changing the playback key ..................50 Switching the display ....................51 Recording a pattern................52 Realtime recording and Step recording..............
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 4 Song (record/edit/play) ......75 Recording a song ................. 76 Before you begin recording ..................76 <1> Selecting the user song you want to record ..........76 <2> Making basic settings for the song ..............76 <3> Step-recording your song ................77 Saving your song .................
  • Page 9 MIDI sequencer ........128 Sync Mode setting....................128 Recording an external MIDI device’s performance on the DR-880 ... 130 Recording a performance from your MIDI keyboard or MIDI pads ....130 Recording a performance from your sequencer or rhythm machine....130 Transmitting a DR-880 bulk dump/ Receiving a bulk dump back to the DR-880 ........
  • Page 10 Backing up the DR-880’s data ............138 Windows users......................138 Macintosh users ...................... 139 Reading backup data back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover)......141 Windows users......................141 Macintosh users ...................... 142 Exchanging MIDI messages with your computer (MIDI Communication) ........143 Driver installation and settings ................

  • Page 11: Main Features

    The DR-880 contains 500 preset rhythm patterns, ● Cutting-edge, high-quality waves and also lets you create 500 of your own original The DR-880 makes it easy for you to play rhythm patterns. In addition to realtime rhythm patterns using drum and bass. It...
  • Page 12 The DR-880 provides a guitar/bass input jack also provided for master output, making it easy and built-in high-quality multi-effects, including to connect the DR-880 to a wide range of a COSM AMP effect. You can connect your equipment including mixers, amps, and audio guitar/bass directly to the DR-880 and play equipment.

  • Page 13: Front And Rear Panels

    Adjusts the volume of the bass part. Use this button to tune your guitar/bass. 3. MASTER VOLUME Knob 7. OUTPUT SETTING Button Adjusts the volume of the entire DR-880. Use this button to adjust the output signal. 4. Display 8. SONG/PATTERN Button Shows the current mode and settings.
  • Page 14 Front and Rear Panels fig.001-010 3 11 8,9,10 12,13,14,15,16 17,18,19 20,21,22 23,24,25 10. PAD Button (Reset) Button Use this button to switch pad banks. Returns you to the beginning of the song or pattern. 11. CURSOR Buttons (Rewind) Button Use these buttons to move the cursor. Moves the playback location toward the 12.
  • Page 15 Front and Rear Panels 24. KEY Button 31. PHONES (headphone) Jack Use this button to change the playback key of You can connect a set of headphones to this a song or pattern. jack. 25. TEMPO (TAP) Button 32. GUITAR/BASS INPUT Jack Use this button to specify the playback tempo You can connect your guitar or bass to this of a song or pattern.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    2. POWER Switch (Roland EV-5; sold separately) here and use This is the power switch that turns the DR- them to control various functions of the DR- 880 on/off.

  • Page 17: Before You Begin Playing

    Before you begin playing Making connections The DR-880 does not contain an amp or speakers. In order to produce sound, you’ll need to connect an amp or audio system, or stereo headphones. Audio cables, MIDI cables, stereo headphones, and foot switches are not included. You can purchase them separately from your dealer.

  • Page 18: Turning The Power On/Off

    We recommend that you use a stereo playback system in order to take full advantage of the DR-880’s capabilities. If you are using the DR-880 with a monaural playback system, connect it to the OUTPUT L (MONO) jack. Turning the power on/off ■...
  • Page 19 ■ Turning the power off Before you turn off the power, check the following: • Have you turned down the volume of the DR-880 and your connected amp or playback system? Turn off the power of your amp or connected playback system.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Before you begin playing Adjusting the display contrast Depending on the location in which the DR-880 is placed, you may find the display difficult to read. If so, adjust the contrast of the display as follows. fig.002-050 Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears.

  • Page 21: Quick Start

    Quick Start...

  • Page 22: Listening To The Demo Song

    If it is not displayed, press [EXIT] a number of times until Song Play screen (p. 75) is the Pattern Play screen is displayed. displayed. Hold down [SONG] and press [KIT]. The DR-880 will enter Demo mode, and playback will start. fig.003-020d DR-880 Demo Song Copyright © 2004 BOSS Corporation...

  • Page 23: Using The Key Pads To Play Sounds

    Using the key pads to play sounds Here’s how to use the key pads to play the DR-880’s built- in sounds. fig.003-030 The key pads are velocity- sensitive; the volume or tone will vary according to how strongly you strike a pad.

  • Page 24: Playing The Patterns

    Playing the patterns The DR-880 contains 500 preset patterns and 500 user A “pattern” is two to four patterns. measures of rhythm Here’s how to play these patterns to hear how they sound. performance data designed to be played back repeatedly.
  • Page 25 Playing the patterns * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the pattern number will change in steps of ten. The DR-880’s patterns contain a “drum part” and a * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [SONG/PATTERN] to “bass part.”...

  • Page 26: Changing The Tempo

    Playing the patterns Changing the tempo Here’s how to change the playback tempo of the pattern. fig.003-060 Press [TEMPO (TAP)]. The tempo setting screen appears. fig.003-080d Use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. The tempo can be adjusted within the range from 20 through 260.

  • Page 27: Changing The Playback Key

    Playing the patterns Changing the playback key Here’s how to change the playback key (pitch) of a pattern. This function is called “key shift.” fig.003-090 Press [KEY]. The Key Shift Setting screen appears. fig.003-100d Use the VALUE dial to change the key. Range: -12–+12 You can change the key in semitone steps over a range of ±1 octave.

  • Page 28: Playing A Pattern Using A Different Sound (Switching Kits)

    Here, try playing the same pattern with various different instrument, changing kits while the performance is in progress. The DR-880 features 100 Preset Kits along with 100 Preset kits can be edited additional User Kits whose settings you can change.
  • Page 29 Playing the patterns Following preset kits P001–P100 you can also select from user kits U001–U100. * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the kit number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [kit] to switch between preset (P) and user (U).

  • Page 30: Using The Tsc Function To Modify The Tone And Ambience

    The DR-880 provides 20 preset TSC patches and 20 user User patches can be freely TSC patches. edited and overwritten as desired.
  • Page 31 Playing the patterns Following preset patches P01–P20 you can also select from user kits U01–U20. * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the patch number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [TSC] to switch between preset (P) and user (U).

  • Page 32: Playing Your Guitar/Bass Along With Patterns

    Play your guitar/bass. Use the GUITAR/BASS INPUT knob to adjust the volume of your guitar/bass. • You can use the DR-880’s Tuner function to tune your guitar/bass. For details, refer to “Tuning your guitar/ bass” (p. 90). • You can connect an expression pedal to the rear panel CTL 3, 4/EXP PEDAL jack, and use it to control the volume of your guitar/bass.

  • Page 33: Using The Special Guitar/Bass Effects

    Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns Using the special guitar/bass effects The DR-880 provides numerous effects created especially Preset patches can be edited for guitar/bass, and a wide variety of “effect patches” temporarily, but you can’t (settings for these effects).
  • Page 34 Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the patch number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECT] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). * Each time you press [EFFECT], the effect will turn on (button lit) or off (button unlit).

  • Page 35: Chapter 1 An Overview Of The Dr-880

    Chapter 1 An overview of the DR-880 This chapter explains the overall structure of the DR-880, and explains the basic operation. By reading this chapter, you can gain an overall understanding of the DR-880.

  • Page 36: Application Guide (From Pattern Creation To Playback)

    DR-880 Application Guide (from pattern creation to playback) Create an original pattern, and play along on your guitar/ bass Create an original song, and perform or record EZ Compose (p. 68) Groove Modify (p. 71) Creating patterns Realtime/Step Recording (p. 52) SMF Import (p.
  • Page 37 The playback sound from the DR-880 itself and from a connected guitar/bass is output as a digital audio signal from DIGITAL OUT, letting you record it on a digital recorder.

  • Page 38: Patterns And Songs

    Patterns and Songs Patterns On the DR-880, 2–4 measures worth of rhythm performance data designed to be played back repeatedly is called a “pattern.” A pattern has the following structure. fig.01-010 P500 U500 Tempo Tempo Pattern name Pattern name Measure...

  • Page 39: Songs

    Songs On the DR-880, a “song” consists of patterns placed in the desired playback order for an entire composition. A song has the following structure. fig.01-020 U100...

  • Page 40: About Kits

    Patterns and Songs About kits The DR-880 contains 440 instruments (drum sounds) and 40 bass tones (bass sounds). From these, collections of 60 instruments and one bass tone have been chosen and stored as “kits.” An insert effect can also be specified for each kit.

  • Page 41: Pad Bank

    About the maximum polyphony in the screen. The DR-880 has a maximum polyphony of You can press a key pad to play the instrument 32 notes (voices). Some bass sounds use that’s assigned to that pad.

  • Page 42: About Tsc (Total Sound Control)

    • SNARE • BASS ● The DR-880 provides twenty preset TSC patches, and another twenty user TSC patches in which you can store your edited settings. ● You can temporarily edit a preset patch, but can’t overwrite your changes onto the original preset...

  • Page 43: Guitar/Bass Section

    Guitar/Bass section The DR-880 provides a guitar/bass input jack, letting you play your guitar/bass along with the rhythm performance. A dedicated effect can be applied to the guitar/bass input. fig.01-060 User patch (U01–U50) Guitar effect MASTER • Patch name •...

  • Page 44: Signal Flow (Until The Sound Is Output)

    Signal flow (until the sound is output) The following diagram shows the signal flow from the drum part, bass part, and the sound from the GUITAR/BASS INPUT until it reaches the DR-880’s audio outputs. fig.01-100 MASTER Guitar effect DIGITAL OUTPUT SETTING Rev.

  • Page 45: Output Jacks

    Signal flow (until the sound is output) Output jacks The DR-880 provides MASTER OUT, INDIVIDUAL A/B, and DIGITAL OUT output jacks. MASTER OUT These jacks output the sound from the drum part, the bass part, and GUITAR/BASS INPUT. INDIVIDUAL A/B You can choose to output only specific sounds from these jacks.

  • Page 46: Common Operations And Screen Indications

    Common operations and screen indications Switching the Pad Bank Moving the cursor The cursor is shown as reversed (highlighted) Pad Bank text for an editable setting in the screen. When You can press [PAD] to select among the DRUM selecting from several icons, the cursor is shown 1–3 pad banks;...

  • Page 47: Editing A Value

    Common operations and screen indications The Play screen When “ ” or “ ” symbols appear at the left of the screen, it means that additional You can change the contents that are shown in parameters that could not fit in the current the Pattern or Song Play screen (the basic screen screen can be found in the upward or downward for playback).

  • Page 49: Chapter 2 Patterns (Playing, Recording, Editing)

    Chapter 2 Patterns (playing, recording, editing) Pattern mode is where you play, create, or edit patterns. With the Play screen displayed and playback stopped, press [SONG/PATTERN] so “PATTERN” appears in the display.

  • Page 50: Playing A Pattern

    Playing a pattern 1. Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern 2. Use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. You can adjust the tempo within the 20–260 you want to play. range. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?”...

  • Page 51: Switching The Display

    Playing a pattern Switching the display (9) Chord progression Shows the chord progression of the pattern. You can switch the pattern play screen between The cursor will move as playback progresses, the “chord progression display” (4 measures x 3 indicating the currently playing measure. lines/2 measures x 3 lines/1 measure x 3 lines) Press [DISPLAY] to choose the desired type and the “pattern display.”...

  • Page 52: Recording A Pattern

    Recording a pattern Realtime recording and Before you begin recording Step recording Here’s the procedure for recording a pattern. fig.02-170 Realtime recording <1> Select the user pattern you want to record In this method, you strike the key pads while listening to a metronome, and your performance <2>...

  • Page 53: 2> Making Basic Settings For The Pattern

    Recording a pattern <2> Making basic settings Parameter/ Explanation Range for the pattern Tempo 20–260 Tempo Here you will make basic settings for the Arrange pattern, such as the time signature, the number of measures, and the tempo. Specifies whether the Arrange OFF, ON function will operate for the bass * You can also change these settings after recording.

  • Page 54: 3-1> Using Realtime Recording

    Recording a pattern <3-1> Using realtime recording 4. Move the cursor to “Rec. Velo” and use the VALUE dial to specify the volume 1. Switch to a pad bank or the bass pads, (recording velocity) for the instrument or bass tone you are going to record. depending on the part you want to record.

  • Page 55: 3-2> Step-Recording

    Recording a pattern * Nothing is recorded when you strike the key pads during (Drum part) rehearsal. fig.02-210d ( 1 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) When you’re finished rehearsing, press [REC] so the button is lit. The indication in the screen changes to “Recording...”...
  • Page 56 Recording a pattern 6. Use [ (2) OCT (Bass part) ] to move the cursor This indicates the state of the bass pads. within the pattern display area to the step that you want to record, and strike the NORM: key pad for the instrument or bass note Normal state.
  • Page 57 Recording a pattern ■ Recording pitch bend data (6) PAD (Drum part) This shows the pad bank, pad number, and in the bass part name of the instrument that is recorded at the You can record pitch bend data in the bass part. currently selected position.

  • Page 58: 4> Recording A Chord Progression

    Recording a pattern <4> Recording a chord (1) POSITION This shows the currently selected recording progression position in “measure:beat:clock” units. You can move the cursor to this indication and Here you can record a chord progression for the use the VALUE dial to specify the bass part.
  • Page 59 Recording a pattern 6. Specify the position at which you want to Range: record a chord. - - (N.C) Use [ ] to move the cursor to the 7(b5) 7(13) 7(b9) 7(#9) 6(9) step at which you want to record, or use the m6(9) add9 madd9 mM9 mM7 m7( b 5) POSITION measure:beat:clock values to...

  • Page 60: 5> Recording A Fill-In

    Recording a pattern <5> Recording a fill-in Button operations You can choose from a variety of fill-ins and add Moves the cursor to the begin- ning of the first measure. them to the currently selected pattern. Moves to the preceding mea- sure.

  • Page 61: Pattern Editing (Pattern Edit)

    Pattern editing (Pattern Edit) Copying a portion of a fig.02-420d pattern (Copy Measure) Copy Here’s how to copy a portion of the currently source selected pattern (or another pattern) into the currently selected pattern. You can choose whether the original data will be replaced by the copied data, or whether the 3.

  • Page 62: Inserting Blank Measures Into A Pattern (Insert Measure)

    Pattern editing (Pattern Edit) Inserting blank measures into Parameter/ Explanation Range a pattern (Insert Measure) (Ex.) Here’s how to insert blank measures into the Pad number Instrument currently selected pattern. Pad bank fig.02-430 Choose from the instruments in the currently selected kit.

  • Page 63: Erasing A Portion Of A Pattern (Erase)

    Pattern editing (Pattern Edit) 4. To insert blank measures as you specified, 3. Move the cursor to the relevant item and press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. use the VALUE dial to specify the desired The message “Now working...” will appear, value.

  • Page 64: Deleting Unwanted Measures (Delete Measure)

    Pattern editing (Pattern Edit) Deleting unwanted Parameter/ measures (Delete Measure) Explanation Range Dest Meas Here’s how to delete unwanted measures from Measure at which you want to be- 1–n the currently selected pattern. When the gin deleting data measures have been deleted, the subsequent * “n”...

  • Page 65: Saving A Pattern

    Saving a pattern Writing your pattern If you want to keep a pattern you’ve created or edited, you must carry out the “Write” operation 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the to write (store) the pattern into a user pattern memory location.

  • Page 66: Copying/Erasing A Pattern

    Copying/Erasing a pattern Copying a pattern Erasing a pattern 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the 1. Select the pattern that you want to erase. cursor to the “COPY” icon and press * It is not possible to erase the preset pattern. [ENTER].

  • Page 67: Chapter 3 Ez Compose/Groove Modify

    Chapter 3 EZ Compose/ Groove Modify What is EZ Compose? “EZ Compose” is a group of functions that lets you create a pattern simply by making a few settings in the screen—you don’t have to input each individual note of the rhythm. You can also add a chord progression and fill-ins.

  • Page 68: Using Ez Compose

    Using EZ Compose Parameter/ Explanation You can use EZ Compose in Pattern mode, Range but not in Song mode (p. 75). BEAT 4/4, 3/4 Time signature MEAS Creating a pattern 1–32 Number of measures EZ Compose lets you select a favorite pattern for P001–P100, Number of the kit to use U001–U100...

  • Page 69: Adding A Chord Progression

    Using EZ Compose Adding a chord progression Parameter/ Explanation Range Here’s how to select a favorite chord progression from various preset chord progressions, so that P001–P100, the bass part will play according to the Number of the kit to use U001–U100 progression you selected.

  • Page 70: Adding A Fill-In

    Using EZ Compose Adding a fill-in Parameter/ Explanation Range You can choose from a variety of fill-ins and add them to the currently selected pattern. P001–P100, Number of the kit to use U001–U100 1. Press EZ COMPOSE [FILL IN]. SMALL: INTERVAL * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the Specify the number of measures af- message “Cancel edit?”...

  • Page 71: Using Groove Modify

    Using Groove Modify Parameter/ Explanation Range You can use Groove Modify in Pattern Depth mode, but not in Song mode (p. 75). Depth with which Velocity Modify 0–100 is applied With a setting of 0, Velocity Modify will not be applied. Applying volume changes * In case of using only velocity balance, set the depth 0.

  • Page 72: Adding Ghost Notes

    Using Groove Modify Adding ghost notes Parameter/ Explanation Range By adding “ghost notes” to the pattern you can 0–150% Adjust the volume of the bass create a realistic sense of groove, just as in an A setting of 0% will make the sound extremely faint. actual drum performance.

  • Page 73: Creating A Shuffle Rhythm

    Using Groove Modify Creating a shuffle rhythm Parameter/ Explanation Range You can create a “shuffle” rhythm by shifting Rate the timing at which the backbeats of the pattern 50–100% Amount of backbeat shuffle are played. Specifies how far the backbeats will be distanced from the downbeats.

  • Page 75: Chapter 4 Song (Record/Edit/Play)

    Chapter 4 Song (record/edit/play) You’ll use Song mode to record, edit, and play songs. With the Play screen displayed and playback stopped, press [SONG/PATTERN] so “SONG” appears in the display.

  • Page 76: Recording A Song

    Recording a song <2> Making basic settings To record a song, you use “step recording” to specify each pattern in the desired playback for the song order. Here’s how to make basic settings for the song. * You can also change these settings after recording. ●...

  • Page 77: 3> Step-Recording Your Song

    Recording a song <3> Step-recording your song Parameter / Val- Explanation 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the Key Shift cursor to the “STEP REC” icon and press Transpose the playback key in -12–+12 semitone steps [ENTER]. * The key indication at the left side of the display shows The song step recording screen appears.
  • Page 78 Recording a song 4. Repeat step 3 as many times as 3. Use the VALUE dial to select the desired necessary. pattern for the newly inserted step. • You can insert a pattern at an already- ■ Deleting a pattern recorded step;...

  • Page 79: Saving Your Song

    Saving your song Writing your song If you want to save a song you recorded or edited, you must “Write” it as a user song. 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “WRITE” icon and press [ENTER].

  • Page 80: Copying/Clearing A Song

    Copying/Clearing a song Copying a song Clearing (erasing) a song 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the 1. Select the song that you want to clear. cursor to the “COPY” icon and press 2. Press [EDIT]. [ENTER]. The edit menu screen appears. * If there is an edited song that has not been saved, the 3.

  • Page 81: Playing A Song

    Playing a song 1. Access the song play screen. 1. Press [TEMPO (TAP)]. The tempo edit screen appears. 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the song fig.03-140d you want to play. * If there is an edited song that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?”...

  • Page 82: Changing The Playback Key

    Playing a song Changing the playback key fig.03-041d You can change the key (pitch) at which the song plays. This function is called “Key Shift.” 1. Press [KEY]. The key shift edit screen appears. fig.03-150d 4. Move the cursor to “Loop Start,” and use the VALUE dial to specify the measure number at which loop playback is to start.

  • Page 83: Switching The Display

    Playing a song Switching the display (8) Current chord → Next chord The current chord and next chord will be You can switch the song play screen between the displayed in greater detail. “chord progression display” (four measures x 3/ (9) Chord progression two measures x 3/one measure x 3) and the The cursor will move with the playback,...

  • Page 85: Chapter 5 Playing Your Guitar/Bass

    The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from BOSS. Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS’s DR-880. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS’s DR-880.

  • Page 86: Using Effects

    Using effects Switching effect patches Editing an effect patch (Patch Edit) 1. Press [EFFECT]. The guitar effects edit screen appears. 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the fig.04-050d cursor to one of the items below and use Patch number the VALUE dial to edit the value.
  • Page 87 Using effects Parameter edit screen fig.04-070d ( 6 ) ( 7 ) (6) Effect block diagram (algorithm) Use [CURSOR] to switch to the parameter edit screen for the effect at the cursor location. (7) Parameters Move the cursor to the parameter you want to edit, and use the VALUE dial to change the value.

  • Page 88: Saving/Copying An Effect Patch

    Saving/Copying an Effect patch Writing an effect patch If you want to save an effect patch you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user patch. Here’s how to save an effect patch you edited. 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the If you re-select an effect patch or turn off the power cursor to “WRITE”...

  • Page 89: Copying An Effect Patch

    Saving/Copying an Effect patch Copying an effect patch 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER]. The effect patch copy screen appears. fig.04-100d Copy source Copy destination 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the patch number you want to copy from.

  • Page 90: Using The Tuner/Expression Pedal

    Using the Tuner/Expression pedal Tuning your guitar/bass 4. Watch the tuning guide, and tune your instrument so that both left and right The DR-880 contains a chromatic tuner that you indicators are lit. can use to tune your guitar/bass connected to fig.04-040d the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack.

  • Page 91: Using An Expression Pedal As A Volume Pedal

    When you connect an expression pedal (such as 880’s master tune setting (p. 120). the Roland EV-5; sold separately) to the rear 1. In the pattern or song play screen, press panel’s CTL 3, 4/EXP PEDAL jack, you will be...

  • Page 92: Guitar Effects Parameter List

    Guitar effects parameter list GTR MULTI (Guitar multi) BASS MULTI fig.04-200 fig.04-210 Effect Page Effect Page GUITAR AMP/ACOUSTIC SIM p. 93 COMPRESSOR p. 96 NOISE SUPPRESSOR p. 93 BASS AMP SIM p. 97 COMPRESSOR p. 94 NOISE SUPPRESSOR p. 93 A-WAH p.

  • Page 93: Description Of The Effects

    See below Level simulator 0–100 Volume of the entire preamp JC-120 The sound of a Roland JC-120 * Be careful not to raise Level excessively. WARM CLEAN A mellow, clean sound CLEAN TWIN Models a Fender Twin Reverb ■ NOISE SUPPRESSOR TWEED Models a Fender Bassman 4 x 10”...
  • Page 94 Range Sustain This effect produces the sound of a wah pedal. Adjusts the duration of time over * If an expression pedal (Roland EV-5; sold separately) is 0–100 which low-level input signals will be boosted to a steady volume connected to the rear panel CTL3, 4/EXP PEDAL jack, the expression pedal will function as a wah pedal.
  • Page 95 Guitar effects parameter list ■ PHASER ■ TREMOLO By adding a phase-shifted version of the guitar This effect cyclically varies the volume. sound, this effect creates a phase shifting effect Parameter/ that gives a twisting, turning character to the Explanation Range sound.
  • Page 96 Guitar effects parameter list ■ DELAY ■ COMPRESSOR: BASS MULTI This adds a delayed version of the guitar/bass This effect produces long sustain by making the sound, making the sound richer or creating a volume of the input signal more uniform. You distinctive echo-like effect.
  • Page 97 Guitar effects parameter list ■ BASS AMP SIM ■ T-WAH (Touch wah) (Bass amp simulator) This effect controls a filter according to the volume of the bass being input. It produces a This uses COSM technology to simulate the distinctive sound in which the filter follows your response of various bass amps.
  • Page 98 Guitar effects parameter list ■ ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR This effect can be applied to the sterile-sounding output from the pickup of an electro-acoustic guitar, giving it a richer character typical of sound recorded through a mic. Parameter/ Explanation Range On/Off Switches ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR OFF, ON on/off Adjusts the tone for the low fre-...

  • Page 99: Chapter 6 Editing The Tsc Settings

    Chapter 6 Editing the TSC settings You can edit the settings of the “stereo three-band equalizer” and “ambience/reverb” provided by the TSC section, and store these settings as one of twenty user patches.

  • Page 100: Tsc Patch Editing

    “*TMP.” If you re-select a TSC patch, or turn off the DR-880 while “*TMP” is being displayed, all 2. Move the cursor to the TSC patch of the patch settings will return to their previous condition.
  • Page 101 TSC patch editing ■ Stereo equalizer parameters Parameter/ Explanation Range Shelving-type Other than Shelving (Peaking) Parameter/ Explanation High Gain High Gain Range (-20– +20 dB) (-20– +20 dB) On/Off High Q (0.5–16.0) OFF, ON Stereo EQ on/off Gain Input Gain Frequency Overall volume of the sound before -20–+20 dB...
  • Page 102 TSC patch editing Parameter/ Explanation Range Size 1–10 Size of the room being simulated ER Level 0–100 Volume of the early reflections Density 0–100 Density of the early reflections Rel Density 0–100 Density of the late reverberation Low Damp Attenuation of the late reverbera- 0.10–1.00 tion’s low-frequency range L.

  • Page 103: Saving/Copying A Tsc Patch

    Saving/Copying a TSC patch Writing a TSC patch If you want to save a TSC patch you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user patch. Here’s how to save an edited TSC patch. 1. In the TSC patch edit screen, move the If you re-select a TSC patch, change pattern or song, or cursor to “WRITE”...

  • Page 104: Copying A Tsc Patch

    Saving/Copying a TSC patch Copying a TSC patch 1. In the TSC patch edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER]. The TSC patch copy screen appears. fig.05-050d Copy source Copy destination 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the patch number you want to copy from.

  • Page 105: Chapter 7 Creating An Original Kit (Kit Edit)

    Chapter 7 Creating an original kit (Kit Edit) Kit Edit lets you choose sounds and make settings for the drum part and for the bass part, and store your original kit in one of the 100 user kit memories.

  • Page 106: Editing A Kit

    “*TMP.” If you re-select 1. Press [KIT]. a kit, or turn off the DR-880 while “*TMP” is The kit edit screen appears. being displayed, all of the kit settings will fig.06-020d...
  • Page 107 Editing a kit ■ PAD (Edits for each key Parameter/ Explanation Range pad (Pad Parameters)) IFX (OTHERS): fig.06-040d The sound will be processed by the Others insert effect. The output destination will be as specified by the Out- put Assign setting of the insert effect (p. 108). IND.
  • Page 108 Editing a kit Parameter/ Parameter/ Explanation Explanation Range Range Out Assign (for KICK/SNARE) Volume Decay Time Rel. Time see next Output destination for the sound MASTER: The sound will be output from the MASTER OUT jacks. Decay Lev Time IND. A: The sound will be output from the INDIVIDUAL A Note on Note off...
  • Page 109 Editing a kit COMP (Compressor) Parameter/ Explanation Range This effect compresses the volume of the input Low Freq signal. It can also be used as a limiter to suppress 20 Hz–12.5 kHz Low range center frequency only the peaks in order to prevent distortion. Low Q (Example) For INS.

  • Page 110: Editing The Bass Part

    Tone will be displayed as “*TMP.” If you re-select See p. 153 Select the bass sound a kit, or turn off the DR-880 while “*TMP” is Level being displayed, all of the kit settings will 0–100 Volume of the bass part return to their previous condition.
  • Page 111 Editing a kit COMP (Compressor) Parameter/ Explanation Range This effect makes the volume of the input signal Decay Decay Rel. more regular, producing longer sustain. It can Volume Time1 Time2 Time also be used as a limiter to suppress only the peaks in order to prevent distortion.
  • Page 112 Editing a kit AMP SIM (Bass amp simulator) This effect uses COSM technology to simulate the response of a bass amp. fig.06-130d Parameter/ Explanation Range Amp On/Off OFF, ON AMP SIM on/off Type see below Bass amp type CONCERT 810 Models an Ampeg SVT.

  • Page 113: Saving/Copying A Kit

    Saving/Copying a kit Writing a kit If you want to save a kit you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user kit. 1. In the first kit edit screen, move the cursor to “WRITE” and press [ENTER]. The kit write screen appears.

  • Page 114: Copying A Kit

    Saving/Copying a kit Copying a kit 1. In the first kit edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER]. The kit copy screen appears. fig.06-160d Copy source Copy destination 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source kit number, and use the VALUE dial to select the number of the kit that you want to copy.

  • Page 115: Chapter 8 Convenient Function/System Settings

    Chapter 8 Convenient function/ System settings...

  • Page 116: Favorite Function

    Song mode, and the DR-880 will pause, * If you don’t need to change the bank, simply press ready to play back the song.

  • Page 117: Registering A Favorite

    FAVORITE function Registering a favorite 7. To put in place your registrations, press [EXIT]. 1. While pattern/song playback is stopped, The message “Now writing...” will appear, hold down [SHIFT] and press FAVORITE and your registrations will be saved. [BANK]. When your registrations has been saved, the The Write Favorite screen appears.

  • Page 118: Saving All Current Settings

    Saving all current settings 3. To write the data, press [ENTER]. Here’s how you can save (write) all the following currently selected settings. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, Settings Write destination and the currently selected settings will be Pattern or song User pattern/song written.

  • Page 119: System Settings

    System settings Adjusting the output signal Parameter/ Explanation Range (Output Setting) High EQ Here you can make final settings before the -20–+ 20 dB High range boost/cut amount signal is sent from MASTER OUT. Ambience 0–200% Ambience volume 1. Press [OUTPUT SETTING]. The Output Setting screen appears.

  • Page 120: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Key Pads (Pad Sens)

    System settings Tuning the bass part When the currently setting have been saved, the message will disappear. Here’s how to set the reference pitch of the bass * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. part. Your data may be damaged if you do so.

  • Page 121: Using Foot Switches

    System settings Using foot switches When Connecting the FS-5U fig.07-080 You can connect up to foot switches (such as the FS-6, FS-5U: sold separately) to the rear panel CTL 1, 2 jack and CTL 3, 4/EXP PEDAL jack, and use them to control the function you assign, such as playback start/stop.
  • Page 122 System settings 1. From the pattern or song play screen, Value Explanation press [EDIT]. Switch to the effect patch of the pre- G.FX Pt. DEC ceding number. The edit menu screen appears. The same function as pressing FA- FAVORITE 1–4 2.

  • Page 123: Adding A Count-In

    System settings Adding a count-in Using the same kit/TSC patch for playing all patterns and songs If you add a count-in as described below, pressing [ ] will play a count-in before Normally, when you play back a pattern or pattern/song playback begins.

  • Page 124: Specifying The Pattern At Power-On

    TSC SelMod Here’s how you can specify the pattern that will LINK, MANUAL TSC select mode be selected immediately after the DR-880 is LINK: The TSC patch specified individually for each pattern powered on. and song will be used for playback.

  • Page 125: Chapter 9 Using Midi

    MIDI device. MIDI connectors By comparing the MIDI implementation The DR-880 has MIDI IN and MIDI OUT charts of the two devices, you can quickly connectors. see which messages can be transmitted and received between the two devices.

  • Page 126: Playing The Dr-880 From An External Midi Device/Playing An External Midi Device From The Dr-880

    Playing the DR-880 from an external MIDI device/ Playing an external MIDI device from the DR-880 You can play the DR-880 by sending it fig.08-030d performance data from an external MIDI device, or play an external MIDI device by operating the DR-880.
  • Page 127 Playing the DR-880 from an external MIDI device/Playing an external MIDI device from the DR-880 When you strike a DR-880 key pad, a note-on Performance data used by the DR-880 message containing the note number assigned to MIDI message Drum Ch Bass Ch that key pad is transmitted.

  • Page 128: Synchronizing The Dr-880 With A Digital Recorder Or Midi Sequencer

    • Continue Master/slave settings will be switched automatically. • Song Select Normally, the DR-880 will be the master, but it will au- tomatically become a slave if a Start message is re- • Stop ceived from an external MIDI device while the DR-880 •...
  • Page 129 Synchronizing the DR-880 with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencer 5. When you’ve made the setting, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the currently setting will be saved. When the currently setting have been saved, the message will disappear.

  • Page 130: Recording An External Midi Device's Performance On The Dr-880

    Your performance on an external MIDI keyboard or MIDI pads can be recorded on the sequencer or rhythm machine DR-880 in real time, or performance data from your MIDI sequencer or rhythm can be recorded When recording performance data from a on the DR-880.

  • Page 131: Transmitting A Dr-880 Bulk Dump

    * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. DR-880 data to a MIDI sequencer or to another DR-880 unit. “Bulk Load” refers to the process of retrieving Transmitting DR-880 data bulk data that’s been saved on a MIDI sequencer...
  • Page 132 Transmitting a DR-880 bulk dump/Receiving a bulk dump back to the DR-880 ■ Returning the transmitted data Parameter/ Explanation Range to the DR-880 (Bulk Load) TSC: All TSC user patches Transmit the data from the connected MIDI device. GUITAR FX: All guitar effects user patches fig.08-100...

  • Page 133: Chapter 10 Using Usb

    Using USB ■ Connecting a computer If you use a USB cable to connect between the DR-880’s USB connector and your Use the USB cable to connect the DR-880 computer, you’ll be able to do the to your computer. following things.

  • Page 134: Before You Use Usb

    MIDI messages between the DR-880 and Do not perform the operations listed below your computer. while the DR-880 and your computer are in a state where communication can occur, or while 5. When you’ve made the setting, press data is being transferred. These operations may [EXIT].

  • Page 135: Importing Smf Data To Create A Pattern

    Windows users You can create a pattern by importing SMF (Standard MIDI File) data from your computer. 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer. The following SMF data cannot be imported. 2. With playback stopped, press [EDIT].
  • Page 136 * If you press [EXIT] without copying SMF data to the drag and drop two or more files. DR-880, the message “No file!” is displayed. In this case, When the copy is completed, the idling press [ENTER] to return to the SMF Import screen.

  • Page 137: Macintosh Users

    Importing SMF data to create a pattern Macintosh users 8. Press [ENTER]. When connection with the PC has been 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to established, the message will displayed your computer. “1.Copy one SMF” and “2.CloseConnection.”...

  • Page 138: Backing Up The Dr-880'S Data

    Backing up the DR-880’s data Windows users 5. Double-click the “BOSS_DR-880” (or “Removable disk (*:)”) icon. 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to The files from the DR-880 will be displayed your computer. on the computer. 2. With playback stopped, press [EDIT].

  • Page 139: Macintosh Users

    Backing up the DR-880’s data Macintosh users Windows 2000/Me users 1) Right-click the “BOSS_DR-880” icon (or 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to the “Removable disk (*:)” icon) in My your computer. Computer, and execute “Remove.” 2. With playback stopped, press [EDIT].
  • Page 140 Backing up the DR-880’s data 5. Double-click the “BOSS_DR-880” icon. The files from the DR-880 will be displayed on the computer. File name Contents SYSTEM.DR8 System settings UGFX.DR8 Guitar effects user patches UKIT.DR8 User kits USEQ.DR8 User patterns and user songs UTSC.DR8...

  • Page 141: Reading Backup Data Back Into The Dr-880 From The Computer (Recover)

    DR-880 from the computer (Recover) Windows users 8. Close the USB connection. Windows XP users 1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to Right-click the “BOSS_DR-880” icon (or the your computer. “Removable disk (*:)” icon) in My Computer, 2.

  • Page 142: Macintosh Users

    Reading backup data back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover) fig.09-031 (Ex.) If you press [EXIT] without performing step 8, the message “Disconnect, OK?” is displayed.In this case, press [EXIT] and then perform step 8. * If you press [ENTER], the connection between the DR- BOSS_DR-880 880 and the computer will be forcibly terminated.

  • Page 143: Exchanging Midi Messages With Your Computer (Midi Communication)

    Installing the USB MIDI driver In order to allow MIDI communication between The program and procedure for installing the the DR-880 and your computer, you must first USB MIDI driver will depend on the computer install the USB MIDI driver.

  • Page 145: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 146: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) You can restore the DR-880 to the condition it was in when it left the factory. This operation is called “Factory Reset.” When you execute Factory Reset, the user data will return to its factory-set condition. If the DR-880 contains important data you want to keep, use Bulk Dump (p.

  • Page 147: Troubleshooting

    ❐ Could the PART LEVEL BASS knob be set to Problems with MIDI the minimum? (p. 13) An external MIDI device won’t play the DR-880 / ❐ Could you have selected a pattern or song The DR-880 won’t play an external MIDI device that contains no performance data? ❐...

  • Page 148: Message List

    Cause: A MIDI Active Sensing error has appear when you turn on the power.) occurred. An abnormality has been Action: Press [ENTER] to reset the DR-880 to the detected in the device or cable connected factory-set condition. to MIDI IN.

  • Page 149: Parameter List

    Parameter List Pattern Parameter Range Reset Value Pattern name 14 characters INFO Beat 2/4–8/4, 4/8–16/8 Measures1–999 Tempo 20–260 Arrange OFF, ON -, C–B, Cm–Bm Rec.Key C–B, Cm–Bm Key Shift -12–+12 P001 Kit Number P001–P100, U001–U100 TSC Switch OFF, ON TSC Number P01–P20, U01–U20 Song Parameter...
  • Page 150 Parameter List Parameter Range Reset Value Contrast 1–16 Pad Sens 0–10 MASTER TUNE Mastr Tune 435–445 Hz 440 Hz FOOT SWITCH START, STOP, RESET, START/STOP, RST+STA/STP, TAP TEMPO, LOOP, PTN/SNG INC, PTN/SNG DEC, 1: START/STOP G.FX ON/OFF, G.FX Pt. INC, G.FX Pt. DEC, 2: TAP TEMPO Sw.

  • Page 151: Preset Data List

    Preset Data List Instrument Name Name Name Name TechnoKck1 Stdio1 Rim R&B Snre 2 Kick TechnoKck2 Stdio1 Snr R&B Snre 3 Dry Kick 1 TechnoKck3 Stdio2 Rim R&B Snre 4 Dry Kick 2 TechnoKck4 Stdio2 Snr R&B Snre 5 Dry Kick 3 70s Kick 1 TitanSnr 1 R&B Snre 6...
  • Page 152 Preset Data List Name Name Name Name Wild Stick Maple Tom3 Stdio ClHH StdioRide1 Stdio1Stck Maple Tom4 Stdio PHHH StdioRide2 Stdio2Stck Verb Tom 1 Stdio PdHH StdioRide3 Reg.Stick Verb Tom 2 Stdio OpHH StdioRide4 Soft Stick Verb Tom 3 Rock ClHH1 StdRdBell1 Side Stick Verb Tom 4...
  • Page 153 Preset Data List Name Name Name Name WoodBlockH CR78 Tamb Group Clap Vox Kick 2 WoodBlockL CR78Cowbel TR808 Clap Vox Snare1 Mute Cuica 808Cowbell Disc Clap Vox Snare2 Open Cuica 808 Claves Dist Clap Vox Hihat1 TriangleMt 808Conga TR909Clap1 Vox Hihat2 TriangleOp 808Maracas TR909Clap2...
  • Page 154 Preset Data List Name Name Name P046 Pop 4 P091 House 2 P001 Studio 1 P047 Pop 5 P092 Techno 1 P002 Studio 2 P048 Pop 6 P093 Techno 2 P003 Studio 3 P049 Pop 7 P094 Techno 3 P004 Studio 4 P050 Pop 8 P095 BreakBeats 1 P005 Studio 5...
  • Page 155 Preset Data List TSC Patch Name Name COOL PLATE AMBIENCE 1 RICH PLATE AMBIENCE 2 BRIGHT ROOM AMBIENCE 3 TIGHT ROOM SMALL ROOM HEAVY ROOM MEDIUM ROOM TIGHT HALL RICH ROOM POWER PLATE SMALL HALL Lo-Fi PLATE WARM HALL CATHEDRAL RICH HALL STADIUM LIGHT PLATE...
  • Page 156 Preset Data List Pattern Name Category Name Category Name Category 001 Cool Groove Rock 041 Cry Rock 081 AcousticRock 1 Rock 002 Shuffle Funk Shuffle Funk 042 Ride Rock 082 AcousticRock 2 003 Heavy Rock Heavy Rock 043 Light Rock 083 Break Rock 004 Foxy Rock Rock...
  • Page 157 Preset Data List Name Category Name Category Name Category 121 Alt Rock 2 164 R&B Shuffle 207 Speed Funk 2 Funk Alt Rock 122 Alt Rock 3 165 Cool R&B R&B Pop 208 Pop Funk 1 Pop Funk 123 Human Beat Box 166 Pop Pinball 209 Pop Funk 2 124 My Face Pop...
  • Page 158 Preset Data List Name Category Name Category Name Category 250 Jazz Waltz 1 293 Fusion 1 336 Salsa 7 Salsa Fusion 251 Jazz Waltz 2 Jazz Waltz 294 Fusion 2 337 Pop Latin 1 252 Jazz Waltz 3 295 Pop Fusion Pop Fusion 338 Pop Latin 2 253 6/8 Jazz...
  • Page 159 Preset Data List Name Category Name Category Name Category 379 R&B 1 422 Garage 2 Garage 465 Shuffle 1 380 R&B 2 423 Break Beats 1 466 Shuffle 2 Break Beats 381 R&B 3 424 Break Beats 2 467 Shuffle 3 382 R&B 4 425 Drum’n’Bass 1 468 Shuffle 4...

  • Page 160: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart...

  • Page 162: Specifications

    Dual Foot Switch (FS-6) Per quarter note: 96 Expression Pedal (Roland EV-5) Tempo Foot Switch Cable (Roland PCS-31) (stereo 1/4” phone plug–1/4” phone plug x 2) Quarter note: 20–260 bpm Pads * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications...

  • Page 163: Index

    Index Symbols COPY ..........61, 66, 80, 89, 104, 114 Copy ..........61, 66, 80, 89, 104, 114 *TMP ............87, 100, 106, 110 Copy Mode ..............62 COSM ............11, 93, 97, 112 Count-In ............... 123 AC IN ................16 CTL 1, 2 ..............
  • Page 164 Index FILL IN .............. 15, 60, 70 Key Shift ..........27, 50, 53, 77, 82 Fill-In ..............38, 60, 70 Kick ................. 71 FLANGER ..............95 KICK SNR ..............68 FOOT SWITCH ............122 KIT ............13, 28, 68–70, 106 Foot Switch ..............
  • Page 165 Index OCT ................56 Qtz ................56–58 OCT. SHIFT ..............59 Quantize ................. 54 ON-BASS ............... 59 Operating System ............134 OS ................. 134 RANGE ................58 Out Assign ........45, 107–108, 110–111 Rate ................. 73 Output Assign .............. 45 Realtime Recording ............
  • Page 166 Index STRAIGHT ..............72 Sync Mode ..............128 Synchronize ..............128 Tap Tempo .............. 50, 81 Template ..............71–72 Tempo ..........26, 38–39, 50, 53, 81 TEMPO (TAP) ..........15, 26, 50, 81 TIMES ................69 Times ................62 Tone ................110 Total Sound Control ........
  • Page 167 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : DR-880 Type of Equipment : Dr. Rhythm Roland Corporation U.S. Responsible Party : 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : (323) 890-3700 Telephone :...
  • Page 168 For EU Countries G6017380R2...

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