Roland BR-600 Quick Start Manual

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Stuff To Know
BR-600 Digital Recorder
Ultra Slim Note Book Recording Studio
Eight Tracks and 64 V-Tracks
Many Advantages Over Recording with a Computer
Boss Effects and Built in Boss Drum Machine
Easy To Use, Big Display and Eight Faders
Streamlined Note Book Recording Studio
• Streamlined and simple Layout. Perfect for laptop or tabletop recording at home or on the run.
• Operates on 6 AA batteries or a standard Boss PSA 120 adapter.
• Fits in the outside compartment of a guitar gig bag; it even comes with its own carrying pouch.
• I/O: 2 balanced Mic Ins, Stereo Line In, Guitar In, Headphone jack, USB, Footswitch In, Main Outs.
• Records to Low cost Compact Flash. Up to 1 Gig supported. (128 meg Flash Card included).
Eight Tracks and 64 V-Tracks - Incredible Songwriting Tool
• The BR-600 is the perfect tool for the mobile songwriter, musician, singer or producer.
• Built in mics for quick, simple live recording... if you have an idea anywhere, anytime, capture it!
• Try out parts or record "keeper" tracks with 8 pristine simultaneous playback tracks.
• In addition each track has 8 layers or "V-Tracks" for saving multiple takes. 64 tracks total!
• Stereo tracks and mono tracks.
• Each track has separate EQ, Effects Send, and Pan.
The BR-600 Has Many Advantages Over a Computer
• The BR-600 is smaller and more lightweight than most small laptop computers.
• The BR-600 is more portable than a laptop setup because everything is built in.
• No extra sound cards, break-out boxes, firewire devices, USB cables etc.
• Compared with a computer setup, the BR-600 costs less plus everything you need is included.
• No headaches configuring software and hardware.
• With the BR-600 you don't need anti-virus software!
• When you have an idea capturing it quickly is important. The BR-600 boots up in about 6 seconds
• If you do need help, one easy phone call to Boss product support is all it takes.
• If you use a computer, easily connect the BR-600 via USB.
Boss Effects and Built in Drum Machine
• Legendary Boss guitar effects including COSM guitar amps and speaker cabinet models.
• Sweeten vocals with compressors, EQs, chorus and more, including pitch correction.
• Effects for your line inputs too. From thick stereo compression to thin phonograph simulation.
• The Mastering Tool Kit makes your finished recording really LOUD and sound great on any speakers.
• DRUMS! 300 built in drum patterns and 9 drum kits. Pick a beat and start recording!
• Or, program your own beats with the 12 pressure sensitive Drum pads.
Easy To Use: Big Display, Eight Faders
• Eight real faders, that's eight more than a computer.
• Convenient easy to use buttons and dials.
• No brainer tape recorder style transport controls.
• Easy Interface, big display, and simple cursor buttons.
• The BR-600 constantly backs up data so if you ever lose power you don't lose any of your music.