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Boss BR-900CD Owner's Manual (232 pages)

Boss Audio Systems Owner's Manual Digital Recording Studio BR-900CD

Brand: Boss | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 14.73 MB

Printing Conventions in this Manual
1
Using the Unit Safely

2
Important Notes

4
- Using Memory Cards
  5
Before Using CD-R/RW Discs

6
Notes When Using Mics

7
- Table of Contents
  8
Introduction to the BR-900CD

14
- Features
  14
- Editing Functions
  15
- Memory Cards Supported by Your BR-900CD
  16
  - How to Remove the Card Protector
    16
Panel Descriptions

17
- Front Panel
  17
  - Rhythm Section
    19
  - Headphones Jack
    20
- Rear Panel
  22
- Inserting Batteries
  23
Quick Start

25
Connecting Peripheral Devices

26
- Inserting a Memory Card
  27
Turning on / off the BR-900CD

28
- Turning on the Power
  28
- Turning off the Power
  28
Listening to a Demo Song

29
Recording/Playing Back a Song

31
Section 1 Recording and Playback

47
Recording

48
Repeating Playback (Repeat)

51
- Setting the Repeat Portion
  51
- Setting the Repeat Portion with Accurate Timing
  52
Re-Recording Only a Mistake (Punch-In/Out)

53
Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)

57
- Reversing the Last Operation (Undo)
  57
- Canceling the Undo (Redo)
  57
Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)

58
- Bouncing Directly to a CD-R/RW Disc (Direct CD Bounce)
  59
- Selecting the Input Source and Bouncing the Recording to a CD-R/RW
  60
Loading Songs Created with the

61
Br-864/Br-532

61
- Loading Songs Created with the BR-864
  61
- Loading Songs Created with the BR-532
  61
Displaying the Song Information

62
- Displaying the Remaining Available Recording Time
  62
- Displaying the Memory Card Usage
  62
Section 2 Editing

63
Registering Time (Locator)

64
Search for the Music's Start and End (Scrub/Preview)

65
Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

67
Organizing the Songs You've Recorded

77
Creating a Master Tape / Disc

80
- Recording to a Cassette Tape Recorder (Analog Connection)
  80
- Recording to a Digital Recorder (Digital Connection)
  80
  - Disabling Digital Copying (Digital Copy Protect)
    80
Section 3 Using Effects

83
Using the Insert Effects

84
Insert Effect Parameter Functions

88
- Algorithm List
  88
- Bank: Guitar
  88
- Bank: MIC
  90
- Bank: Line
  91
- Bank: Simul
  92
- Parameter List
  93
  - Acoustic Guitar Simulator
    93
  - Acoustic Processor
    93
  - Bass Simulator
    93
  - Chorus
    94
  - Compressor
    94
  - COSM Comp (Compressor)/Limiter
    94
  - De-Esser
    95
  - Defretter
    95
  - Delay
    95
  - Doubling
    95
  - Enhancer
    95
  - Equalizer
    96
  - Flanger
    96
  - Foot Volume
    96
  - Lo-Fi Box
    96
  - Noise Suppressor
    97
  - Octave
    97
  - Phaser
    97
  - Pitch Shifter
    98
  - Preamp
    98
  - Ring Modulator
    99
  - Slow Attack
    99
  - Speaker Simulator
    100
  - Tremolo/Pan
    100
  - Voice Transformer
    100
  - Wah
    101
- 1 Cosm Gtr Amp
  
  88
- 2 Acoustic Sim
  
  88
- 3 Bass Sim
  
  89
- 4 Cosm Comp Gtr
  
  89
- 5 Acoustic Gtr
  
  89
- 6 Bass Multi
  
  89
- 7 Cosm Bass Amp
  
  90
- 8 Cosm Comp Bss
  
  90
- 9 Vocal Multi
  
  90
- 10 Voice Trans
  
  90
- 11 Cosm Comp Vcl
  
  91
- 12 Stereo Multi
  
  91
- 13 Lo-Fi Box
  
  91
- 14 Vo+Gt Amp
  
  92
- 15 Vo+Ac.sim
  
  92
- 16 Vo+Acoustic
  
  92
Mastering

102
- Editing the Mastering Tool Kit Settings
  103
- Saving the Mastering Tool Kit Settings (Write)
  104
Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions

105
- Algorithm
  105
- Parameter List
  105
  - Equalizer
    105
  - Bass Cut Filter
    106
  - Enhancer
    106
  - Input
    106
  - Expander
    106
  - Compressor
    107
  - Mixer
    107
  - Limiter
    107
  - Output
    107
Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ

108
- Selecting the Loop Effect
  108
- Adjusting How the Loop Effect Is Applied
  109
- Setting the Track EQ
  110
Loop Effect Parameter Functions

111
- Parameter List
  111
  - CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN (Doubling)
    111
  - Reverb
    111
Track EQ Parameter Functions

112
- Parameter List
  112
Fixing the Pitch of Vocals (Pitch Correction)

113
Section 4 Using the Rhythm

119
Using the Rhythm

120
- About the Patterns
  120
  - Types of Patterns
    120
- About the Arrangements
  120
  - Types of Arrangements
    120
- Switching the Rhythm Mode
  121
- Recording Rhythm Performances
  121
- Performing Arrangements and Patterns
  121
  - Selecting Arrangements
    121
  - Performing Arrangements
    121
  - Selecting Patterns
    122
  - Performing Patterns
    122
  - Changing the Tempo of the Arrangements or Patterns
    122
  - Tapping to Change the Tempo of the Arrangements or Patterns
    122
Creating Original Arrangements

123
- Inserting a Step
  124
- Erasing a Step
  124
- Naming Arrangements
  124
- Copying Arrangements
  125
- Erasing Arrangements
  125
Creating Original Patterns

126
- Note Concerning Creation of Patterns
  126
- Creating Patterns in Realtime Recording
  126
  - Rehearsing Recordings
    128
  - Deleting Unneeded Drum Sounds
    129
  - Changing the Metronome Volume
    129
- Creating Patterns in Step Recording
  130
  - Changing the Velocity
    132
  - Deleting Unneeded Drum Sounds
    132
- Naming Patterns
  132
- Copying Patterns
  133
- Erasing Patterns
  133
Using the Drum Kits

134
- Performing the Drums
  134
- Selecting Drum Kits
  134
- Creating Original Drum Kits (Tone Load)
  135
Using the CD-R/RW Drive

139
Creating Audio CD

140
- Precautions
  140
- Setting the Time between Songs (Pre-Gap)
  140
- Writing Songs to Discs
  140
- Viewing the Remaining Time for Recording on Audio Cds
  142
- Playing Back Audio Cds
  142
- Enabling Playback on CD Players (Finalize)
  143
Using the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange Data

145
Importing Songs from Cds to Audio Tracks

154
Section 6 Using MIDI

155
MIDI Fundamentals

156
- What Is MIDI
  156
- MIDI Connectors
  156
- MIDI Channels
  156
- MIDI Implementation Charts
  156
Synchronizing with MIDI Devices

157
Section 7 Using USB

161
Before Using USB (Overview)

162
- Compatible os
  162
- Composition of Data on Memory Cards
  162
- Connecting a Computer
  163
- Notes on Using USB
  163
With Windows

164
With Macintosh

175
Other Convenient Functions

185
Adjusting the Display Contrast

186
Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal

187
- When Using a Foot Switch
  187
- When Using an Expression Pedal
  187
Tuning an Instrument (Tuner)

188
- Changing to the Tuner
  188
  - Explanation of the Indications that Appear While Tuning
    188
- Tuning
  189
- Setting the Reference Pitch of the Tuner
  189
Mixing the Output from an External MIDI Device with the Output from Your BR-900CD (Audio Sub MIX)

190
Using Condenser Microphones (Phantom Power)

191
Copying Difficult Songs (Phrase Trainer)

192
- Slowing down the Speed (Time Stretch)
  192
- Canceling the Center Sound (Center Cancel)
  192
Initializing the BR-900Cd's Settings

194
Conserving Battery Power (Power Save)

197
- Deactivating the Power Save Function
  197
Utility Parameter List

198
- About the System Parameters
  198
- About the Sync Parameters
  198
- About the Scrub Parameters
  199
Section 9 Appendices

201
Effect Patch List

202
Mastering Tool Kit Patch List

205
Pitch Correction Patch List

205
Arrangement / Pattern List

206
- Preset Arrangement List
  206
- Preset Pattern List
  207
Parameter List

208
- Arrangement Parameter
  210
Troubleshooting

211
- Problems with Usb
  212
Error Messages

213
MIDI Implementation

216
- MIDI Implementation
  217
- MIDI Machine Control
  217
- System Exclusive Message
  217
MIDI Implementation Chart

219
Specifications

220
- Current Draw
  221
- Power Supply
  221
Index

222
Track Sheet

230

Boss BR-900CD Additional Functions (12 pages)

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Brand: Boss | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Boss BR-900CD Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

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Boss BR-900CD Owner's Manual (232 pages)

Table of Contents

Using the Unit Safely

Important Notes

Before Using CD-R/RW Discs

Notes When Using Mics

Introduction to the BR-900CD

Panel Descriptions

Quick Start

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Turning on / off the BR-900CD

Listening to a Demo Song

Recording/Playing Back a Song

Section 1 Recording and Playback

Recording

Repeating Playback (Repeat)

Re-Recording Only a Mistake (Punch-In/Out)

Canceling an Operation (Undo/Redo)

Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)

Loading Songs Created with the

Br-864/Br-532

Displaying the Song Information

Section 2 Editing

Registering Time (Locator)

Search for the Music's Start and End (Scrub/Preview)

Editing the Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

Organizing the Songs You've Recorded

Creating a Master Tape / Disc

Section 3 Using Effects

Using the Insert Effects

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

1 Cosm Gtr Amp

2 Acoustic Sim

3 Bass Sim

4 Cosm Comp Gtr

5 Acoustic Gtr

6 Bass Multi

7 Cosm Bass Amp

8 Cosm Comp Bss

9 Vocal Multi

10 Voice Trans

11 Cosm Comp Vcl

12 Stereo Multi

13 Lo-Fi Box

14 Vo+Gt Amp

15 Vo+Ac.sim

16 Vo+Acoustic

Mastering

Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions

Using the Loop Effects/Track EQ

Loop Effect Parameter Functions

Track EQ Parameter Functions

Fixing the Pitch of Vocals (Pitch Correction)

Section 4 Using the Rhythm

Using the Rhythm

Creating Original Arrangements

Creating Original Patterns

Using the Drum Kits

Using the CD-R/RW Drive

Creating Audio CD

Using the CD-R/RW Drive to Exchange Data

Importing Songs from Cds to Audio Tracks

Section 6 Using MIDI

MIDI Fundamentals

Synchronizing with MIDI Devices

Section 7 Using USB

Before Using USB (Overview)

With Windows

With Macintosh

Other Convenient Functions

Adjusting the Display Contrast

Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal

Tuning an Instrument (Tuner)

Mixing the Output from an External MIDI Device with the Output from Your BR-900CD (Audio Sub MIX)

Using Condenser Microphones (Phantom Power)

Copying Difficult Songs (Phrase Trainer)

Initializing the BR-900Cd's Settings

Conserving Battery Power (Power Save)

Utility Parameter List