Boss Audio Systems Digital Recording Studio BR-1600 CD Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT

NOTES" (Owner's manual p. 2–3; p. 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

provided by your new unit, Basic Operation and Owner's manual should be read in its entirety.

The manuals should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

■ How to use this manual

The BR-1600CD Owner's manual consists of two volumes "Basic Operation" and "Owner's Manual."

"Basic Operation" explains the sequence of turning on this unit, recording, playback, mixing down and

making an original Audio CD. To use the BR-1600CD, please read this book first.

"Owner's Manual" covers the functions which are not mentioned in "Basic Operation." Please read it for

finer settings and more sophisticated use of the BR-1600CD.

■ Printing conventions in this manual

• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.

[PLAY]

PLAY button

[CURSOR]

CURSOR button

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Page 1: How To Use This Manual
Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 2–3; p. 4–5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Page 2: Using The Unit Safely
USING THE UNIT SAFELY symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should unit...
Page 3 012b 101b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by their location or position does not interfere with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or their proper ventilation.
Page 4: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Maintenance 401a • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by or one that has been slightly dampened with water.
Page 5: About The License Agreement
IMPORTANT NOTES About the License Agreement • Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, FV-500L, or FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any other • The BR-1600CD and its CD-R/RW capability are designed expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or to allow you to reproduce material to which you have damage to the unit.
Page 6: Precautions Regarding The Hard Disk
Precautions Regarding the Hard Disk The BR-1600CD contains an internal hard disk. This device is of an extremely high-precision design, and it can be easily damaged if not used and handled correctly. To ensure that the hard disk is being handled properly, you must adhere to the following: Important Performance and Image Data Once a hard disk fails to function normally, all data that has been stored on it could be destroyed.
Page 7: Before Using Cd-R/Rw Discs
Before Using CD-R/RW Discs ● Two different types of recordable disc can be used with the To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert BR-1600CD—namely, CD-R discs and CD-RW discs. only CD-R/RW discs into the disc drive. Never insert any other type of disc.
Page 8 Before Using CD-R/RW Discs Compatibility of CD-R/RW Removing a CD-R/RW disc discs and drives 1. Hold the stopper downward and remove a CD-R/RW disc from outer rim. ● Ensure that the recommended type of CD-R/RW discs fig.CD eject are always used. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to an increase in the frequency of write errors.
Page 9: About The Cd-Rom "Discrete Drums
About the CD-ROM “Discrete Drums” A CD-ROM is supplied with the BR-1600CD. The CD-ROM includes a variety of drum phrases created by Discrete Drums. These professionally recorded drum parts are saved as Loop Phrases that can easily be imported directly into the BR-1600CD and used in your songs.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY..............2 IMPORTANT NOTES ................4 Precautions Regarding the Hard Disk ..........6 Before Using CD-R/RW Discs ..............7 About the CD-ROM “Discrete Drums” ..........9 Introduction to the BR-1600CD............22 Main Features..........................22 Panel Descriptions................24 Control Surface......................... 24 CD-R/RW drive .......................... 30 Display ............................
Page 11 Contents Section 1 Advanced Use ....41 Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) ..42 Manual punch in and punch out....................42 Performing manual punch in and punch out using [REC]............. 42 Performing manual punch in and punch out using a foot switch......... 43 Auto punch in and punch out....................
Page 12 Contents Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit)........56 Precautions when editing tracks..................... 56 Copying audio data (Track Copy) ................... 56 Moving audio data (Track Move) ..................... 58 Exchanging audio data (Track Exchange) ................60 Inserting a blank space between audio data (Track Insert)..........61 Deleting audio data and closing the resulting gap (Track Cut)..........
Page 13 Contents 6. BASS MULTI..........................86 7. COSM BASS AMP........................86 8. COSM COMP BASS AMP......................87 BANK: MIC..........................87 9. VOCAL MULTI ......................... 87 10. VOICE TRANSFORMER ....................... 87 11. COSM VOCAL COMP ......................87 12. MIC MODELING ........................88 BANK: STEREO ........................
Page 14 Contents Pitch Shifter..........................102 Preamp............................. 103 Ring Modulator ........................104 Short Delay..........................104 Slow Gear ..........................104 Speaker Simulator ........................104 Sub Equalizer .......................... 105 Tremolo............................ 105 Tremolo/Pan ..........................105 Uni-V ............................105 Vibrato ............................. 106 Voice Transformer ........................106 Wah ............................
Page 15 Contents Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) ......123 Makeup of Speaker Modeling ....................123 Connecting external monitor speakers ................123 Speaker Modeling patches ....................124 Using Speaker Modeling ......................124 Turning off Speaker Modeling ....................124 Modifying Speaker Modeling settings .................. 124 Saving Speaker Modeling settings (Patch Write) ..............
Page 16 Contents Section 3 Using Rhythm ....145 Makeup of Drum/Bass/Loop Phrase ..........146 Drums ............................146 Bass ............................146 Loop Phrases .......................... 147 Rhythm arrangements................148 Pattern mode and Arrangement mode ................. 148 Using drums ..................149 Setting the track type ......................149 Playing drum sounds ......................
Page 17 Contents Copying bass patterns ......................173 Deleting bass patterns ......................174 Loading bass patterns from the CD-R/RW drive (SMF Import) .......... 174 Using Loop Phrases ................176 Setting the track type ......................176 Playing Loop Phrases ......................176 Selecting a Loop Phrase ......................177 Changing the Loop Phrase tempo ..................
Page 18 Contents Using a metronome ................200 Setting the track type ......................200 Playing a metronome ......................200 Selecting metronome sounds ....................201 Selecting outputs for the metronome................... 201 Section 4 Using the CD-R/RW Drive .. 203 Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data........204 Storing of songs and other hard-disk data to CD-R/RW discs (Backup) ......
Page 19 Contents Synchronizing a MIDI sequencer to the playback time using MTC ........226 Changing the TIME field display....................228 Synchronizing a MIDI device by recording its tempo changes on the BR-1600CD (Sync Track) ..228 Setting the starting time of synchronization (Sync Offset) ..........230 Controlling MMC-compatible devices from the BR-1600CD...231 Controlling track volumes via MIDI (MIDI Fader) ......232 Turning MIDI Fader on and off....................
Page 20 Contents Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) ...........248 With Windows ......................... 248 With Macintosh ........................250 Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-1600CD tracks (WAV/AIFF Import)..........252 With Windows ......................... 252 With Macintosh ........................253 Section 7 Other Convenient Functions ..255 Tuning instruments (Tuner) ...............256 Setting the reference pitch ....................
Page 21 Contents Appendices ........ 273 Troubleshooting..................274 Error Messages ...................277 Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons .........280 Internal connection diagrams for each INPUT SELECT condition ........281 When [GUITAR/BASS] is selected ..................281 When [VOCAL] is selected ......................282 When [SIMUL] is selected......................282 When [MULTI-TRACK] is selected ..................
Page 22: Introduction To The Br-1600Cd
Introduction to the BR-1600CD ■ A host of digital effects Main Features The BR-1600CD provides you with a full range of ■ Ease of use powerful effects for many different situations. In specific terms, Insert Effects are used during recording, Loop The BR-1600CD has been designed so that even Effects work like standard send/return effects, the beginners will be able to use it in the same way as a...
Page 23: Chromatic Tuner
Introduction to the BR-1600CD ■ Saving of mixer settings ■ Loop phrase functionality The term Scene is used to describe a batch of BR-1600CD The BR-1600CD lets you import commercially available mixer and effect settings, and up to 100 scenes can be set loop phrase data using the CD- R/RW drive and then up and stored for each song.
Page 24: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Control Surface fig.05-01a 1. INPUT SENS knobs 4. INPUT SELECT buttons These knobs are used to adjust the sensitivity of the Use these buttons to select the input source (input jack) that corresponding input jacks. Note that the INPUT SENS 1 you wish to record.
Page 25 Panel Descriptions MULTI-TRACK: 9. REC MODE (recording mode) indicators All input sources are selected in MULTI-TRACK mode. Allow you to confirm which recording mode is currently When this mode is used, each source will be recorded on the selected. Whenever you change the recording mode using corresponding track (i.e., 1 through 8 or 9/10 through 15/16).
Page 26: Repeat Button
Panel Descriptions fig.05-01b 16 17 18 11. AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT 12. ZERO button The AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT section is used to make settings Press to jump to the very beginning of the song. for the auto punch in/out function. 13. REW button ON/OFF button: This button is used to turn the auto punch function on and The song will rewind while you hold down this button.
Page 27: Reverb Button
Panel Descriptions 18. REC (record) button 25. Track buttons 1–8, 9/10–15/16 This is the BR-1600CD’s record button, and in addition to Track buttons 1 through 8 and 9/10 through 15/16 are used to normal recording, it is also used to perform manual punch-in select tracks for recording or for the setting of parameters.
Page 28: Edit Button
Panel Descriptions fig.05-01c 30 32 29 31 28. SPEAKER MODELING button 32. EDIT button Use this button to turn the Speaker Modeling on and off, and Used to input and set parameters for Drum, Bass, Loop also to call up a screen for setting of its parameters. Phrase and rhythm arrangements (p.
Page 29: Cursor Buttons
Panel Descriptions 36. TRACK TYPE SELECT button 43. ENTER/YES button Calls up a screen for selecting track types. Tracks 11/12 Press this button to confirm a selection or a value being through 15/16 can each be set to one of two track types— entered.
Page 30: Cd-R/Rw Drive
Panel Descriptions CD-R/RW drive fig.05-02 The BR-1600CD uses this drive unit to read from, write to, and play CD-R/RW discs. Before you use the CD-R/RW drive, it is important that you first of all read “Before Using CD-R/RW Discs” (p. 7). 1.
Page 31: Display
Panel Descriptions Display fig.05-03 Displays the menu screen, parameter setting screen, or other information, depending on the type of settings being made. If the screen content is difficult to see, refer to “Adjusting the display’s contrast” (Basic Operation; p. 10). 1.
Page 32: Rear Panel
Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.05-04 8 13 1. POWER switch 6. USB connector Use this switch to turn the BR-1600CD on and off (Basic Plug a USB cable into this connector when you want to Operation; p. 8). exchange data between the BR-1600CD and a PC. 2.
Page 33: Line Out Jacks
Panel Descriptions 9. FOOT SW jack 12. INPUT/MIC jacks (1 through 8) Use this jack to connect a separately sold foot switch (such as These input jacks and connectors are used with line sources the Roland DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U). With a foot switch and microphones.
Page 34: Front Panel
Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.05-05 1. GUITAR/BASS jack 4. PHONES 2 jack This high-impedance input jack is used to directly connect Use this jack to connect a second set of separately sold guitar or bass. headphones. 5. PHONES 2 VOLUME knob The INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack (or XLR connector) and the Adjusts the volume for headphones connected to the GUITAR/BASS jack share the same internal circuitry,...
Page 35: Extra Information On Jacks And Connectors
Extra information on jacks and connectors Input jacks and connectors INPUT 2/MIC 2 jack These inputs (1/4” phone plug and XLR connector types) are These jacks and connectors are used to input audio to the BR- used with line sources and microphones. The 1/4” phone 1600CD.
Page 36: Output Jacks And Connectors
Extra information on jacks and connectors Output jacks and connectors MIDI connectors These jacks and connectors are used to output audio from the The BR-1600CD features both MIDI OUT and MIDI IN BR-1600CD. connectors in order that MIDI data may be transmitted and received.
Page 37: Usb Connector
Extra information on jacks and connectors USB connector Power supply DC IN (AC adaptor) jack This B-type connector is used to connect with a host computer. (USB: Universal Serial Bus) Connect the BR-1600CD’s AC adaptor to this jack. The BR-1600CD is compatible with USB version 1.1. By connecting it with the USB connector of a PC using a commercially available USB cable, you can transfer song In order to prevent accidents, avoid using any AC...
Page 38: Common Operations And Display Items
Common operations and display items Top screen Displayed shortly after the power is turned on, this is the fig.06-01d Tempo main BR-1600CD screen. Among other important Name of Mark at Current Position information, the top screen presents the name of the Selected Effect Patch Name currently selected song, the current position within the song, Song Name...
Page 39: Page Scroll Buttons
Common operations and display items PAGE SCROLL buttons fig.06-06 When “ ” and/or “ ” is displayed on the left and right of the screen, respectively, it will indicate that the BR-1600CD could not fit all of the relevant content on-screen and that some content is hidden in the direction of the arrow.
Page 40: Time/Value Dial
Common operations and display items TIME/VALUE dial fig.06-05 The TIME/VALUE dial is used to change the cursor position, values, or characters. In the case of values, these are increased when the dial is turned clockwise, and reduced when the dial is turned counterclockwise. VALUE 1/PAN, VALUE 2, VALUE 3, and VALUE 4 knobs fig.06-07 These knobs can be used to change the values of parameters...
Page 41: Section 1 Advanced Use
Section 1 Section 1 Advanced Use Advanced...
Page 42: Re-Recording Only The Portion That Is Mistaken (Punch In/Out)
Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) Performing manual punch in and You may occasionally make a mistake during a recording, or the performance may not turn out the way the musician punch out using [REC] intended. In such cases, you can use functions known as The following section will describe using manual punch in punch in and punch out to re-record specific parts of the and punch out to re-record a portion of Track 1, which was...
Page 43: Performing Manual Punch In And Punch Out Using A Foot Switch
Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) Performing manual punch in and Auto punch in and punch out punch out using a foot switch The BR-1600CD supports a function known as Auto Punch In/ If you intend to use a foot switch (such as the optional Out, which will automatically activate punch in and punch out Roland DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U) to activate punch in and punch at specified locations within a song.
Page 44: Performing Auto Punch In And Punch Out
Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) Performing auto punch in and * If you want to cancel this position and/or register a new point for punch out, hold down [DELETE] and press [OUT]. The punch out punch out position will be cleared and [OUT] will turn off. For this example, we will use auto punch in and punch out to * Note that the punch in and punch out positions must be at re-record a portion of Track 1, which was recorded earlier.
Page 45: Repeating Recording In A Specific Section (Loop Recording)
Re-recording only the portion that is mistaken (Punch In/Out) Repeating recording in a Performing loop recording specific section (Loop Recording) As an example, the following section will describe usage of the repeat function together with auto punch in and punch When the BR-1600CD’s repeat function is used in out to re-record a portion of Track 1, which was recorded combination with punch in and punch out, the recorded...
Page 46: Using V-Tracks
Using V-Tracks Switching V-Tracks Although the BR-1600CD is a 16-track multi-track recorder, you can select any one of sixteen V-Tracks for each of these tracks. In this way, you can use the BR-1600CD as if it were 1. Press [V-TRACK]. actually a 256-track multi-track recorder.
Page 47: Assigning Names To V-Tracks (Track Name)
Using V-Tracks Assigning names to V-Tracks Changing the V-Track to be written to an (Track Name) audio CD (the Final Mastering Track) Names can be assigned to any or all of the BR-1600CD’s 256 When in Mastering mode, the symbol [ ] will be V-Tracks.
Page 48: Placing Markers In Your Song (Marker)
Placing markers in your song (Marker) Basic marker operations The BR-1600CD’s Marker function allows you to place markers at the required points in a song. You can then jump quickly to any registered marker position by simply Positioning a marker indicating its number.
Page 49: Editing Markers
Placing markers in your song (Marker) Editing markers Naming a marker A name (Marker Name) can be assigned to any marker from the Marker screen. Moving markers 1. On the Marker screen, move the cursor to “No.” and 1. Press [UTILITY]. then use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of The Utility Menu screen will appear.
Page 50: Changing Scenes Assigned To Markers
Placing markers in your song (Marker) Stopping automatically at a marker (Marker Stop) Note that if a marker that has already been named is designated as a song division marker, the original name The BR-1600CD can be made to automatically stop recording will be deleted.
Page 51: Registering And Recalling Mixer Settings (Scene)
Registering and recalling mixer settings (Scene) The BR-1600CD allows you to register up to 100 batches of To delete: mixer and effect settings per song. Each of these batches of Press [F2] (DELETE). settings is referred to as a Scene, and they can be quickly and The asterisk (*) indicating a registered scene will easily recalled whenever needed.
Page 52: Recalling Scenes Automatically During Recording Or Playback (Auto Scene)
Recalling scenes automatically during recording or playback (Auto Scene) The BR-1600CD allows you to assign scenes to markers so * Settings can be made to indicate whether or not EQ and effect that they can be recalled automatically when recording or parameters will be restored by Auto Scene (p.
Page 53: Disabling Auto Scene
Recalling scenes automatically during recording or playback (Auto Scene) Disabling Auto Scene Setting Auto Scene control of effects and track EQ Auto Scene can actually hinder your work in certain situations if settings are automatically restored while you are Use the following procedure to allow or forbid the control of manually operating track faders and the like.
Page 54: Finding The Start Or End Of A Section Of Audio (Scrub/Preview)
Finding the start or end of a section of audio (Scrub/Preview) Using Scrub to find the start The Scrub function: When you are editing a song, you will often need to know of a section of audio exactly where a section of audio starts or exactly where to set up the punch in position for the automatic start of recording.
Page 55: Changing The Scrubbing Direction
Finding the start or end of a section of audio (Scrub/Preview) Changing the scrubbing direction Using Scrub and Preview to find the end of a section of audio The BR-1600CD allows you to perform scrubbing either to or from the current position. Enabling Preview Use the following procedure to change this scrubbing direction.
Page 56: Editing A Recorded Performance (Track Edit)
Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Example 1: Copying to the same track twice The BR-1600CD allows you to edit the makeup of your song fig.15-01 using a host of functions such as the copying or moving of sections of audio within a track or to different tracks. A"...
Page 57 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) COPY + INS (insert) If you want to cancel the copy for a specific track, turn the fig.15-07d TIME/VALUE dial counterclockwise until a question mark (?) is displayed. Copying will not be performed for any line containing one or more question marks.
Page 58: Moving Audio Data (Track Move)
Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Moving audio data (Track Move) 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. The Track Move function allows you to move a specified fig.12-12d section of audio data to a new location. When audio data has been moved from its original position, a blank space will be left behind.
Page 59 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Example 4: Moving audio data with MOVE + INS 6. Move the cursor to the right half of the screen and fig.15-29 specify the move range and destination positions. fig.15-32d A' A' Pressing [F1] (DISP.FMT.) at this time will allow you to select how positions will be specified (i.e., by measure, time, or marker).
Page 60: Exchanging Audio Data (Track Exchange)
Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Exchanging audio data 4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the tracks and V-Tracks between which you want to (Track Exchange) exchange audio data. If a name has been assigned to the selected track, it will The Track Exchange function allows you to exchange the all be displayed at this time.
Page 61: Inserting A Blank Space Between Audio Data (Track Insert)
Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Inserting a blank space between fig.15-43d audio data (Track Insert) The Track Insert function allows you to insert a blank space at a specific location. If you want to add a new phrase to the middle of a section of audio data, use this function to add a 5.
Page 62: Deleting Audio Data And Closing The Resulting Gap (Track Cut)
Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) 3. Move the cursor to the CUT icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F4] (CUT) if the CUT icon If a time value is used to specify the Start point and you is currently displayed.
Page 63: Erasing Audio Data (Track Erase)
Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) Erasing audio data (Track Erase) fig.15-52d The Track Erase function allows you to erase audio data from a specified range; however, when audio data is erased in this way, the section of audio data positioned behind it is not moved forwards to fill the resulting gap.
Page 64 Editing a recorded performance (Track Edit) 4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to choose The following parameters should now be set. the track and V-Track containing the unwanted audio START (Start point): data. This parameter is used to specify the start point of the If a name has been assigned to the selected track, it will audio data to be erased.
Page 65: Maximizing The Volume Levels Of Data Recorded To The Tracks (Normalize)
Maximizing the volume levels of data recorded to the tracks (Normalize) 1. Press [UTILITY] The Normalize function raises the volume of prerecorded track data to the highest level possible. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d What Normalize does: The maximum values for wave data handled in digital recording are predetermined.
Page 66 Maximizing the volume levels of data recorded to the tracks (Normalize) If you are normalizing the entire track from beginning to end, press [F3] (SELECT ALL). 6. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “PERCENT” then set the normalization volume with the TIME/VALUE •...
Page 67: Organizing Your Songs
Organizing your songs Displaying song details 3. Move the cursor to the INFO icon and press [ENTER/ YES]. (Song Information) Alternatively, you can press [F1] (INFO) if the INFO icon is currently displayed. Use Song Information to display the following information The Song Information screen will appear.
Page 68: Copying Songs (Song Copy)
Organizing your songs Copying songs (Song Copy) 4. Move the cursor to the song to be copied and press [F4] (GO). The message “Sure?” will appear. Songs that you have saved on your hard disk can be copied fig.16-09d to create new songs. fig.16-05 5.
Page 69: Erasing Songs (Song Erase)
Organizing your songs Erasing songs (Song Erase) 4. Move the cursor to the song to be erased and press [F4] (GO). The message “Erase Song OK?” will appear. Use this function to erase songs from your hard disk. fig.16-13d fig.16-05 5.
Page 70: Making The Most Of Hard Disk Capacity (Song Optimize)
Organizing your songs Making the most of hard disk 3. Move the cursor to the OPTIMIZE icon and press [ENTER/YES]. capacity (Song Optimize) Alternatively, you can press [F1] (OPTIMIZE) if the OPTIMIZE icon is currently displayed. When you overwrite or erase audio data by overdubbing, The message “Optimize Song?”...
Page 71: Protecting A Song (Song Protect)
Organizing your songs Protecting a song (Song Protect) fig.16-03d Even if you have saved an important song to the BR-1600CD’s hard disk, there is always a possibility that you can accidentally overwrite audio data and loose irreplaceable recordings. However, you can use the Song Protect function to 3.
Page 72: Naming A Song (Song Name)
Organizing your songs Naming a song (Song Name) 5. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. When you create a new song, the BR-1600CD will automatically name it “SONG 001” or something similar. If all songs are named in Saving your song (Song Save) this way, however, it will be difficult to tell them apart.
Page 73: Section 2 Using Effects
Section 2 Section 2 Using Effects Using Effects...
Page 74: Makeup Of Br-1600Cd Effects
Makeup of BR-1600CD effects The BR-1600CD contains the following types of effects. What is COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)? ● Insert effects (p. 76) Technology that virtually reconstructs an actually existing structure or material using a different means is Insert effects are applied to input audio and are capable of called “modeling”...
Page 75 Makeup of BR-1600CD effects ● Mastering Tool Kit (p. 129) Delay: A delay is a little bit like an echo. It can add a sense of The BR-1600CD’s Mastering Tool Kit is used during the spaciousness and depth to the sound. In addition, when this creation of an audio CD to improve the quality of the effect is applied to instruments that play melodies, it can finished songs by balancing volumes and compression levels.
Page 76: Using Insert Effects
Using insert effects User patches This section will provide a description of the methods for changing and saving the various parameters for insert effects. Guitar bank U001 through U100 Rather than being restricted to usage only during recording, MIC bank U001 through U050 the BR-1600CD’s insert effects can also be used with a Simul bank...
Page 77: Makeup Of Effect Patches
Using insert effects Makeup of effect patches Modifying insert effect settings An effect patch is a named set of data that specifies the To create a new effect, find the preset patch that is closest to various audio parameters for a single effect algorithm. what you are looking for, and then change the settings to get the sound just right.
Page 78: Changing The Sound Of Insert Effects Using The Value Knobs
Using insert effects 5. Press [F3] (=>PRM.). The value knobs VALUE 1 through VALUE 4 can now be used to directly edit the values of the corresponding The cursor will jump to the parameter area on the right parameters. of the screen, and you will now be able to change the parameter settings.
Page 79: Changing Effect Block Connections
Using insert effects 4. Using [CURSOR], move the “▲” to the new connection position. fig.31-53d The parameters that can be assigned will depend on the selected effect algorithm. For more detailed information, refer to “Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs” (p. 137). If you want to cancel the operation, press [EXIT/NO] or [F1] (CANCEL).
Page 80: Switching Compressors, Equalizers, And Low-Cut Filters Between Stereo And Mono
Using insert effects Switching compressors, equalizers, and 5. Press [F2] (LINK ON). Stereo Link will turn on and the display for [F2] will low-cut filters between stereo and mono change to (LINK OFF). fig.31-55d When the 8CH COMP EQ algorithm has been selected, you will be able to set the effect blocks for adjacent inputs (e.g., INPUT 1 and INPUT 2, or INPUT 3 and INPUT 4) to stereo operation (Stereo Link).
Page 81: Saving Insert Effect Settings (Effect Patch Write)
Using insert effects Saving insert effect settings This field sets the effect patch to which your new settings (Effect Patch Write) are to be written. Whenever you call up the Effects Patch Write/Copy screen, the cursor will be automatically Modified effect settings are saved by writing them together positioned here.
Page 82: Copying Insert Effect Settings (Effect Patch Copy)
Using insert effects Copying insert effect settings Changing insert effect connections (Effect Patch Copy) Whenever you create a new song, the insert effects will be initially inserted into the input channels, and this is done to The BR-1600CD’s function for copying patches proves ensure that performances can be monitored and recorded extremely useful when you want to create a number of effect with the effects applied.
Page 83 Using insert effects About insert effect connections INPUT 1/2 (NORMAL) You can select any of the following connection patterns for INPUT 1/2 (REC DRY) the insert effects. [SIMUL] Only CH1 and CH2 are connected to INPUT 1 INPUT 1–INPUT 8, INPUT 1/2–INPUT 7/8, and INPUT 2, respectively, in the case of the 8CH INPUT 1-8, INPUT MIX (NORMAL): COMP EQ algorithm.
Page 84: Using An Expression Pedal
Using insert effects Using an expression pedal When you connect an expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H) to the rear panel’s EXP PEDAL jack, you will be able control certain effect parameters using your feet. fig.53-00 Expression Pedal (Roland EV-5) •...
Page 85: Insert Effect Algorithm List
Insert effect algorithm list 2. ACOUSTIC SIM The algorithms (the available effects and their connection order) that can be used as an insert effect are shown below. This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitars. It allows The algorithms that can be selected will differ for each bank. To you to use an electric guitar to produce sounds similar to select the algorithm that you wish to use, first select the effect bank those of an acoustic guitar.
Page 86: Cosm Comp Guitar Amp
Insert effect algorithm list 4. COSM COMP GUITAR AMP 6. BASS MULTI This is a multi-effect designed for bass, and it is suitable for This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitars. In addition creating standard bass sounds. to a COSM compressor/limiter, it uses a preamp and speaker fig.31-17 simulator to produce characteristic amp sounds.
Page 87: Cosm Comp Bass Amp
Insert effect algorithm list 8. COSM COMP BASS AMP 10. VOICE TRANSFORMER This is a multi-effect designed for bass. This is a multi-effect designed for vocals. It allows you to produce unique effects using a voice transformer. In addition to a COSM compressor/limiter, it uses a preamp fig.31-21 and speaker simulator to produce characteristic amp sounds.
Page 88: 12. Mic Modeling
Insert effect algorithm list 12. MIC MODELING 14. LO-FI BOX This modifies the sound recorded using a conventional This allows you to simulate the sound of audio being played dynamic mic, lapel mic, or direct line, making it sound as on an AM radio, the sound of old records played on an old- though it had been recorded using an expensive condenser fashioned gramophone, and even extreme sound...
Page 89: Vo+Ac.sim
Insert effect algorithm list 16. VO+AC.SIM BANK: MULTI-CHANNEL This algorithm is for use when simultaneously recording a vocal part and electric guitar. 18. 8CH COMP EQ It allows you to make the electric guitar sound like an This algorithm is used when recording up to 8 microphones acoustic guitar.
Page 90: Insert Effect Parameter Functions
Insert effect parameter functions ENHANCE: An acoustic guitar with a more responsive attack. With this setting, The trademarks listed in this document are the property the guitar will retain a higher degree of presence in almost any of their respective companies. Said companies are not situation.
Page 91: Band Equalizer
Insert effect parameter functions 3 Band Equalizer 4 Band Equalizer This is the 3-band equalizer. This is the 4-band equalizer. * This effect can be used when “8CH COMP EQ” algorithm is selected. * This effect can be used in the “COSM OD GUITAR AMP,” “BASS MULTI,”...
Page 92: Bass Simulator
Insert effect parameter functions ■ When “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” Bass Simulator algorithm is selected This simulates the sound of a bass guitar. You can use it to Mode MONO, STEREO recreate the sound of a bass guitar while playing an electric Selection for the chorus mode.
Page 93: Compressor
Insert effect parameter functions High Rate 0–100 Knee SOFT, MEDIUM, HARD This adjusts the speed of the chorus effect for the high frequency This parameter affects the way in which compression is applied (i.e., range. the knee) in the vicinity of the threshold. SOFT: High Depth 0–100...
Page 94: Cosm Comp/Limiter (Cosm Compressor/Limiter)
Insert effect parameter functions COSM Comp/Limiter Attack Time 0–100 (Active when VtgRack is selected.) (COSM Compressor/Limiter) This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the compression ratio set by “Ratio” to be reached once the input level This effect can be used to produce a long sustain sound by exceeds the set threshold level and compression begins.
Page 95: Cosm Preamp&Speaker
Insert effect parameter functions Treble -50–+50 This models a MESA/Boogie Rectifier with RF VNTG VINTAGE SW on. Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range. SLDN This models a Soldano SLO-100. Level 0–100 DRV STK This is a drive sound with high gain. This is a lead sound with high gain.
Page 96: De-Esser
Insert effect parameter functions De-esser Speaker Type This is a compact open-back speaker This effect is useful for reducing sibilance (or harsh ‘S’ 1x10” cabinet with one 10-inch speaker. sounds) produced by vocalists. This is a compact open-back speaker 1x12” cabinet with one 12-inch speaker.
Page 97: Delay
Insert effect parameter functions Delay Distance This effect creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed Microphones often exhibit a boost in the volume of the lower sound to the direct sound. frequencies when they are positioned close to the sound source, and this is referred to as proximity effect.
Page 98: Enhancer
Insert effect parameter functions Enhancer ■ When “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” algorithm is selected By adding sounds that are out-of-phase with the direct Effect Level 0–100 sound, this effect enhances the definition of the sound and This adjusts the volume of the flanger sound. makes it more present in the mix.
Page 99: Limiter
Insert effect parameter functions Limiter Lo-Fi Box A limiter is an effect that prevents distortion by suppressing This effect is used to produce a lo-fi sound. input signals in excess of a specific value (i.e., the threshold). Effect On/Off OFF, ON Effect On/Off OFF, ON This parameter turns the lo-fi box effect on or off.
Page 100: Mic Converter
Insert effect parameter functions Effect Level 0–100 A small condenser microphone used with various instruments and featuring a sparkling high end. Adjusts the overall volume of the lo-fi sound. Sml.Cn This is particularly effective when used with met- Direct Level 0–100 al percussion instruments and acoustic guitars.
Page 101: Pan
Insert effect parameter functions Resonance 0–100 This parameter sets the amount of resonance (or feedback). Increasing the value will emphasize the effect, producing a more With the volume level of the left and right sides alternately unusual sound. changing, when playing sound in stereo, you can get an effect that makes the guitar sound appear to fly back and Step OFF, ON...
Page 102: Pitch Shifter
Insert effect parameter functions Pitch Shifter Direct Level 0–100 This adjusts the volume of the direct sound. This effect moves the pitch of the original sound up or down ■ When algorithm other than “COSM OD within a range of two octaves. GUITAR AMP”...
Page 103: Preamp
Insert effect parameter functions ■ With “COSM BASS AMP” or “COSM Preamp COMP BASS AMP” algorithms This effect is used to adjust the distortion and tone of guitar The vintage sound of an early transistor sounds. amp. * When Bass, Middle, and Treble are all set to 0, certain Amp Type The sound of a large double-stack, vacuum- settings may result in no sound being output.
Page 104: Ring Modulator
Insert effect parameter functions Ring Modulator Speaker Simulator This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar This effect simulates the characteristics of various types of sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound speakers. When the output from the BR-1600CD is connected will be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches.
Page 105: Sub Equalizer
Insert effect parameter functions Sub Equalizer Tremolo/Pan This adjusts the tone as a sub equalizer. A parametric type is Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume, adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. and pan moves the stereo position in a cyclic manner between left and right (when stereo output is used).
Page 106: Vibrato
Insert effect parameter functions Vibrato This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency response characteristics of a filter. * This effect can be used in the “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” algorithm when FX “FX Select”...
Page 107 Insert effect parameter functions ● When “AW” is selected ■ When algorithm other than “COSM OD GUITAR AMP” is selected The effect will be applied automatically based on the volume of the performance. Alternatively, it is also possible to apply wah in a Wah Type cyclic fashion.
Page 108: Using Track-Specific Compressors And Equalizers
Using track-specific compressors and equalizers Compressors and equalizers Each of the BR-1600CD’s tracks contains its own independent three-band equalizer and compressor, and these effects can be used to adjust the sound of playback from just that track. Compressors: A compressor is used to smooth out volume fluctuations in the track’s playback, thus making it easier to hear at all times. A maximum of 8 different compressors can be used, and these can be selected for use on Tracks 1 through 8 or Tracks 9/10 through 15/16.
Page 109: Adjusting The Sound Of Compressors And Equalizers
Using track-specific compressors and equalizers Adjusting the sound of ATTACK 0–100 This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the compressors and equalizers compression ratio set by “Ratio” to be reached once the input level exceeds the set threshold level and compression begins. The smaller the value set here, the more rapidly compression will be applied.
Page 110: Selecting Tracks To Be Compressed
Using track-specific compressors and equalizers Selecting tracks to be compressed Adjusting a three-band equalizer A maximum of 8 different compressors can be used, and For details regarding basic equalizer operations, refer to “Adjusting these can be selected for use on Tracks 1 through 8 or Tracks the sound of each track (Equalizer)”...
Page 111: Switching Equalizers Between Stereo And Mono (Stereo Link)
Using track-specific compressors and equalizers Switching equalizers between HIGH GAIN -20–+20 dB This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or cut) for the stereo and mono (Stereo Link) high-range equalizer. If you intend to apply an equalizer to a stereo-recorded track, HIGH FREQUENCY 800 Hz–16000 Hz you will need to align the left and right EQ settings in order...
Page 112: Using Loop Effects
Using loop effects About loop effects Chorus: Effects that are connected between the effect-send and effect- return points of input channels and tracks are referred to as A chorus effect creates a copy of the original sound with a very loop effects.
Page 113: Basic Loop Effect Operations
Using loop effects Basic loop effect operations HALL: Simulates the reverberation of a concert hall. PLATE: Adjusting the sound of loop effects Simulates the reverberation of reverb devices using large metal plates that have been constant favorites in professional studios. For more detailed information regarding the setting of send levels for each individual input source or track, refer to TIME...
Page 114: Adjusting Chorus
Using loop effects Adjusting chorus Use the following procedure (Chorus Edit) to make fine Only one set of chorus settings can be saved per song. adjustments to the chorus sound. 1. Press [CHORUS/DELAY]. The Chorus/Delay Send screen will appear. Adjusting delay fig.34-03d Use the following procedure (Delay Edit) to make fine adjustments to the delay sound.
Page 115: Adjusting Doubling
Using loop effects REVERB SEND 0–100 (Default: 0) 3. Move the cursor to the track to be doubled and select a send level using the TIME/VALUE dial. Adjusts the amount of reverb that is applied to the delayed sound. You can also select a track by pressing its track button. In If [F4] (DEFAULT) is pressed, the selected parameter is order to make the effect of doubling clearly audible, it is set to the default value marked above.
Page 116: Fixing The Pitch Of Vocals/Adding A Backing Chorus To Vocals (Vocal Tool Box)
Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) The Vocal Tool Box The term Vocal Tool Box is used to describe a group of effects that are used on recorded vocal tracks to fix incorrect pitches and to automatically apply a backing chorus.
Page 117: Vocal Tool Box Patches
Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Vocal Tool Box patches Fixing the pitch of vocals (Pitch Correction) In the case of both pitch correction and harmony sequence, you can set up the way in which the effect is to be applied Let’s now use the BR-1600CD’s pitch correction feature to and can then save these settings.
Page 118: Setting The Correction Method For Vocal Pitch (Pitch Correction Edit)
Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Setting the correction method for 8. Press a track button to select the track for recording the corrected vocal part. vocal pitch (Pitch Correction Edit) The track button will turn red and start flashing to indicate selection as the recording track.
Page 119: Applying A Backing Chorus To Vocals (Harmony Sequence)
Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Applying a backing chorus to 7. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select the track containing the solo vocal recording. vocals (Harmony Sequence) The following tracks can be selected at this time: Tracks 1 through 8, or Tracks 9/10 through 15/16 Lets now use the BR-1600CD’s harmony sequence feature to 8.
Page 120: Inserting Rests In A Backing Chorus
Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Inserting rests in a backing 3. Press [F3] (=>PRM.). The cursor will jump to the parameter area on the right chorus of the screen, and you will now be able to change the parameter settings.
Page 121: Saving Vocal Tool Box Settings (Patch Write)
Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Saving Vocal Tool Box HI.MALE (High Male) Select this setting for a high-pitched, male voice. settings (Patch Write) LO.FEML (Low Female) Select this setting for a low-pitched, female voice. Modified Vocal Tool Box settings are saved by writing them HI.FEML (High Femail) together under a new patch name.
Page 122: Copying Vocal Tool Box Settings (Patch Copy)
Fixing the pitch of vocals/Adding a backing chorus to vocals (Vocal Tool Box) Copying Vocal Tool Box settings (Patch Copy) The BR-1600CD’s function for copying patches proves extremely useful when you want to create a number of effect patches with slightly different settings. 1.
Page 123: Recreating The Characteristics Of Different Monitor Speakers (Speaker Modeling)
Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) Connecting external monitor In order to allow you to recreate the characteristics of various different types of monitor speakers, the BR-1600CD provides speakers a function known as Speaker Modeling. Using this function, you can hear how your songs will sound on different To obtain the best results using the BR-1600CD’s Speaker monitoring systems;...
Page 124: Speaker Modeling Patches
Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) Speaker Modeling patches Modifying Speaker Modeling settings At the time of purchase, the BR-1600CD’s Speaker Modeling Each of the effect blocks that make up the Speaker Modeling already contains 33 preset patches that cannot be overwritten feature can be fine-tuned by making the appropriate settings.
Page 125: Saving Speaker Modeling Settings (Patch Write)
Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) 4. If you also want to edit other effect blocks, press [F2] The Speaker Modeling Patch Write/Copy screen will appear. (BLOCK<=) to move the cursor to the left of the screen, and then repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Page 126: Copying Speaker Modeling Settings (Patch Copy)
Recreating the characteristics of different monitor speakers (Speaker Modeling) Copying Speaker Modeling 4. Press [F4] (GO). The patch will be copied. When the message settings (Patch Copy) “Complete!” appears, it indicates that copying has been completed. The BR-1600CD’s function for copying patches proves 5.
Page 127: Speaker Modeling Parameter Functions
Speaker Modeling parameter functions SP Modeling (speaker modeling) This effect simulates the response of a wide variety of speakers, ranging from high-quality professional monitor speakers used in studios around the world to speakers from Speaker Modeling is adjusted to ensure that the best results compact televisions or portable radios.
Page 128: Bass Cut Filter
Speaker Modeling parameter functions Bass Cut Filter Limiter This filter cuts out vocal pop and other unwanted low-band A limiter reduces loud input levels to prevent distortion. noise. On/Off OFF, ON On/Off OFF, ON Switches the limiter on or off. This setting turns the Bass Cut Filter on or off.
Page 129: Using The Mastering Tool Kit
Using the Mastering Tool Kit The Mastering Tool Kit When creating a CD, it is crucial that the overall volume of the song be reduced in order to allow its loudest parts to be recorded without any degradation of sound quality. However, this reduction in volume can often result in CDs that lack power and punch. In addition, since our ears are not as sensitive to sound in the lower range of frequencies, it may be difficult to hear these sounds even if the level meter indicates maximum volume, and this factor also hinders the production of powerful-sounding CDs.
Page 130: Modifying Mastering Tool Kit Settings (Edit)
Using the Mastering Tool Kit Modifying Mastering Tool Kit In order to indicate that the Mastering Tool Kit settings have been temporarily changed, the patch number will settings (Edit) be displayed as “TMP.” If you select a different patch, load a different song, or turn off the BR-1600CD while Each of the effect blocks that make up the Mastering Tool Kit “*TMP”...
Page 131: Saving Mastering Tool Kit Settings (Patch Write)
Using the Mastering Tool Kit Saving Mastering Tool Kit 6. Press [F4] (GO). The Mastering Tool Kit patch will be written. When the settings (Patch Write) message “Complete!” appears, it indicates that writing has been completed. Modified effect settings are saved by writing them together 7.
Page 132: Performing Automatic Fade-In And Fade-Out (Auto Fade In/Out)
Using the Mastering Tool Kit Performing automatic fade-in 4. Press [F4] (GO). (Auto Fade In) The patch will be copied. When the message “Complete!” appears, it indicates that 1. Confirm that “FX:ON” is displayed in the Mastering copying has been completed. Tool Kit top screen.
Page 133: Performing Automatic Fade-Out (Auto Fade Out)
Using the Mastering Tool Kit Performing automatic fade-out 5. Press [EXIT/NO] to return to the Mastering Tool Kit patch screen. (Auto Fade Out) 6. Move the current position to before the START point 1. Confirm that “FX:ON” is displayed in the Mastering and begin playback.
Page 134: Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions
Mastering Tool Kit parameter functions Equalizer This is a compressor effect that controls the volume level for each frequency range (lower range, midrange, and upper range) separately in order to even out the differences Effect On/Off OFF, ON between them. This parameter turns the equalizer effect on or off.
Page 135: Bass Cut Filter
Mastering Tool Kit parameter functions Bass Cut Filter Expander This filter cuts out vocal pop and other unwanted low-band This effect expands the dynamic range at a fixed ratio. noise. Effect On/Off OFF, ON Effect On/Off OFF, ON This setting turns the expander on or off. This setting turns the Bass Cut Filter on or off.
Page 136: Compressor
Mastering Tool Kit parameter functions Compressor Mixer This effect is used to compress the overall output signal The mixer is used to adjust the volume of each frequency when the input level exceeds a set value. band. Effect On/Off OFF, ON Low Level -80–+6 dB This setting turns the compressor on or off.
Page 137: Effect Parameters Assigned To Value Knobs
Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs When the effect patch selection screen is displayed, you can assign parameters you wish to control to value knobs VALUE 1 through VALUE 4. When the effect patch selection screen is displayed, you can assign parameters you wish to control to value knobs VALUE 1 through VALUE 4.
Page 138 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Wave Shape PAN WAVE On/Off NS ON/OFF Rate PAN RATE Noise Suppressor Threshold NS THRESH. Depth PAN DEPTH Release NS REL. Type VIBRATO TYPE Foot Volume On/Off FOOT ON/OFF Vibrato...
Page 139 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Algorithm: ACOUSTIC GUITAR Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation P.Shift Type P.SHIFT TYPE Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Pitch P.SHIFT PITCH Pitch Shifter On/Off AC ON/OFF D:E Balance P.SHIFT D:E Body AC BODY Separation P.SHIFT SEP Acoustic Processor Mic Distance AC MIC DIST Delay Time...
Page 140 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation On/Off MOD ON/OFF On/Off NS ON/OFF Modulation Effect Type MOD TYPE Noise Suppressor Threshold NS THRESH. Rate FLANGER RATE Release NS REL. Depth FLANGER DEPTH Foot Volume On/Off FOOT ON/OFF Flanger...
Page 141 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Low Gain EQ LOW P.Shift Type P.SHIFT TYPE Low-Mid Gain EQ L.MID G Pitch P.SHIFT PITCH Pitch Shifter Low-Mid Freq EQ L.MID F D:E Balance P.SHIFT D:E Low-Mid Q EQ L.MID Q Separation...
Page 142 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Algorithm: COSM VOCAL COMP Algorithm: STEREO MULTI Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation On/Off CMP/LM ON/OFF On/Off COMP ON/OFF Type CMP/LM TYPE Sustain COMP SUST Compressor Attack CMP/LM ATTACK Attack COMP ATTACK Sustain CMP/LM SUST Level...
Page 143 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs Algorithm: LO-FI BOX Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation On/Off E:NS ON/OFF Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Noise Suppressor (Guitar) Threshold E:NS THRESH. On/Off LO-FI ON/OFF Release E:NS REL. Effect Type LO-FI TYPE On/Off E:DELAY ON/OFF Tuning LO-FI TUNING Delay Time E:DELAY TIME...
Page 144 Effect parameters assigned to VALUE knobs ■ Vocal Tool Box Algorithm: VO+ACOUSTIC Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Algorithm: HARMONY SEQUENCE On/Off M:COMP ON/OFF Sustain M:COMP SUST Effect Block Parameter Abbreviation Compressor (Mic) Attack M:COMP ATTACK Input Type COMMON IN.TYPE Level M:COMP LEVEL Balance COMMON BALANCE On/Off...
Page 145: Section 3 Using Rhythm
Section 3 Section 3 Using Rhythm Using Rhythm...
Page 146: Makeup Of Drum/Bass/Loop Phrase
Makeup of Drum/Bass/Loop Phrase The BR-1600CD's programmable rhythm section comprises tracks for Drum Patterns, Bass Patterns, and Loop Phrases. When used, you will be able to have your favorite rhythms automatically played over and over to provide a convenient guide for recording and practicing.
Page 147: Loop Phrases
Makeup of Drum/Bass/Loop Phrase 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, and the basic song structure is then formed by repeating this section the required number of times. The term Loop Phrase is used to describe one of these sections of basic audio data.
Page 148: Rhythm Arrangements
Rhythm arrangements The drum, bass, and Loop Phrase elements described above can only repeat a single basic pattern; nevertheless, they can be extremely useful when practicing or putting together ideas for songs. Once you have decided on the structure of your song, however, simple repeating patterns will begin to sound uninteresting, and you will probably want to use different patterns for sections such as the intro, verse, chorus, fill, and ending.
Page 149: Using Drums
Using drums Setting the track type 3. Press [EXIT/NO] to return to the top screen. You will now be able to use drums. To use drums, you must first of all set up Track 15/16 as a 4. If you wish to store the track type setting, save the drum track using its track type setting.
Page 150: Selecting A Drum Kit
Using drums Selecting a drum kit Selecting drum patterns 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM Now that we can hear the drums, let’s select a drum kit to [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re work with. in Pattern mode). 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM If this button’s indicator is lit (which means you’re in [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE...
Page 151: Changing The Drum Pattern Tempo
Using drums Changing the drum pattern tempo 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM About the Drum Pattern Beat [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re in Pattern mode). Although every drum, bass, and Loop Phrase If this button’s indicator is lit (meaning you’re in pattern has its own beat setting, there is also a Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE universal beat setting that can be applied to all drum...
Page 152: Creating Drum Patterns
Creating drum patterns Preparing for recording If you cannot find a drum pattern that suits your song among the BR-1600CD’s preset drum patterns, you can easily create an original pattern as described below. Before you use either real-time recording or step recording, you will need to select the drum pattern to be recorded.
Page 153: Creating Drum Patterns Using Real-Time Recording
Creating drum patterns Creating drum patterns Track button Drum sound Note number using real-time recording Kick 1 C 2 (36) Snare 1 D 2 (38) Closed hi-hat F#2 (42) Open hi-hat A#2 (46) When a MIDI keyboard is connected to the MIDI IN Tom 1 (high) F 2 (41) port, you will be able to use this keyboard to perform...
Page 154: Practicing Before Recording (Rehearsal)
Creating drum patterns Recording in perfect time (Quantize) Only user drum patterns and song drum patterns may With real-time recording, the data generated by pressing a be selected for saving drum pattern data. You will not be track button is recorded as is, and any imperfections in able to select a preset drum pattern at this time.
Page 155: Creating Drum Patterns Using Step Recording
Creating drum patterns Creating drum patterns As the degree of grid magnification changes, the resolution indicated by “RES” changes as follows. using step recording RES: 1. After carrying out the steps described in “Preparing for Allows input in quarter-note units. recording,”...
Page 156 Creating drum patterns 9. Press [EXIT/NO] to end step recording. The Drum Pattern Edit screen will appear once again. When working on drum patterns created using a method fig.20-210d such as real-time recording, drum sounds may be positioned at a resolution greater than that set using “RES.”...
Page 157: Correcting Drum Patterns (Microscope)
Creating drum patterns Correcting drum patterns 3. Modify the performance data as described below. (Microscope) To change a drum sound: 1) Move the cursor to the drum sound field. Microscope is used to make detailed corrections to drum fig.20-026bd patterns. In specific terms, this function displays a drum pattern’s performance data in list format so that any of the corresponding parameters can be corrected as required.
Page 158 Creating drum patterns To delete an item of performance data: Press [F3] (DELETE). fig.20-026fd If you select a different drum pattern or load a new song without saving the current pattern, all of the corrected data will be lost. This data will also be lost if you turn off the BR-1600CD before saving.
Page 159: Changing The Drum Pattern's Groove (Swing)
Creating drum patterns Changing the drum pattern’s 4. Press [PLAY] to check whether the degree of swing is correct for your song. groove (Swing) Playback of the drum pattern will start. Press [STOP] to end playback. The Swing function allows you to produce a swing-type 5.
Page 160: Changing A Drum Pattern's Name
Creating drum patterns Changing a drum pattern’s Copying drum patterns name 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) on the Drum Pattern Edit screen. 1. Move the cursor to the pattern name as displayed on the Drum Pattern Edit screen. 2. Press [F2] (=>COPY). fig.20-032ad The Write/Copy/Delete screen for drum patterns will appear.
Page 161: Deleting Drum Patterns
Creating drum patterns Deleting drum patterns Loading drum patterns from the CD-R/RW drive (SMF Import) 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) on the Drum Pattern Edit screen. The BR-1600CD allows you to read Standard MIDI Files (or The Write/Copy/Delete screen for drum patterns will SMFs) from CD-R/RW discs into user drum patterns and appear.
Page 162 Creating drum patterns 4. Press [F3] (SMF). The SMF screen will appear. In the case of SMFs supporting the GM, GS, or XG fig.20-041d standards, drum-type performance data is generally assigned to MIDI channel 10. By setting the MIDI channel to 10 in such a case, you can ensure that only the drum data will be extracted from the SMF.
Page 163: Using Bass
Using bass Setting the track type Playing bass To use bass, you must first of all set up Track 13/14 as a bass Simply changing the track type may not be sufficient to allow track using its track type setting. bass to be played.
Page 164: Selecting Bass Sounds
Using bass Selecting bass sounds Selecting bass patterns 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM Now that we can hear the bass, let’s select a bass sound to [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re work with. in Pattern mode). 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM If this button’s indicator is lit (which means you’re in [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE...
Page 165: Specifying Bass Pattern Chords
Using bass Specifying bass pattern chords 5. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. You can specify bass pattern chords as described below to 6. If you wish to store the chord specification, save the hear how the bass pattern will sound playing different current song (p.
Page 166: Creating Bass Patterns
Creating bass patterns Preparing for recording When you cannot find a suitable bass pattern for your song among the BR-1600CD’s preset bass patterns, you can easily create an original pattern as described below. Either one of the following two methods can be used to do this. When a MIDI keyboard is connected to the MIDI IN port, you will be able to use this keyboard to perform ●...
Page 167: Creating Bass Patterns Using Real-Time Recording
Creating bass patterns Creating bass patterns using The relationship between track buttons and bass notes is as follows. real-time recording Track button Note number C 1 (24) 1. After carrying out the steps described in “Preparing for C#1 (28) recording,” press [F1] (REALTIME). D 1 (29) D#1 (30) The Real-Time Recording standby screen will appear...
Page 168: Practicing Before Recording (Rehearsal)
Creating bass patterns 8. If you want to store the bass pattern that you have just The message “REHEARSAL:OFF” will appear and real- recorded, press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL). time mode will be reactivated. When you now press a track button to play a bass note, the corresponding The Write/Copy/Delete screen for bass patterns will appear.
Page 169: Creating Bass Patterns Using Step Recording
Creating bass patterns Creating bass patterns using 3. Move the cursor to “GATE” and select the duration of the note to be input (i.e., the gate time) as a percentage step recording using the TIME/VALUE dial. GATE (gate time): 10% to 95% When the value is lowered, the more staccato the performance will become.
Page 170: Correcting Bass Patterns (Microscope)
Creating bass patterns Correcting bass patterns 10. Press [EXIT/NO] to end step recording. The Bass Pattern Edit screen will appear once again. (Microscope) fig.20-066d Microscope is used to made detailed corrections to bass patterns. In specific terms, this function displays a bass pattern’s performance data in list format so that any of the corresponding parameters can be corrected as required.
Page 171 Creating bass patterns To change a bass note’s gate time: 1) Move the cursor to “GATE” field. Only user bass patterns and song bass patterns may be fig.20-069b selected for saving bass pattern data. You will not be able to select a preset bass pattern at this time. 6.
Page 172: Changing The Bass Pattern's Groove (Swing)
Creating bass patterns Changing the bass pattern’s fig.20-054d groove (Swing) The Swing function allows you to produce a swing-type groove in your bass patterns by delaying the timing at which notes with weaker beats are played. 6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the bass pattern to which the data is to be saved.
Page 173: Changing A Bass Pattern's Name
Creating bass patterns Changing a bass pattern’s name Copying bass patterns 1. Move the cursor to the pattern name as displayed on 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) on the Bass Pattern Edit the Bass Pattern Edit screen. screen. fig.20-1000d 2. Press [F2] (=>COPY). The Write/Copy/Delete screen for bass patterns will appear.
Page 174: Deleting Bass Patterns
Creating bass patterns Deleting bass patterns Loading bass patterns from the CD-R/RW drive (SMF Import) 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) on the Bass Pattern Edit screen. The BR-1600CD allows you to read Standard MIDI Files (or The Write/Copy/Delete screen for bass patterns will SMFs) from CD-R/RW discs into user bass patterns and song appear.
Page 175 Creating bass patterns 5. Press [F1] (IMPORT). 8. Move the cursor to “Type” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “BASS.” The SMF Import screen will appear, displaying a list of fig.20-084bd the SMFs contained on the CD-R/RW. fig.20-083d 9. Move the cursor to “Pattern” and use the TIME/VALUE If files are grouped into different folders on the current dial to select the bass pattern to which the data is to be CD-R/RW, the folder names will be displayed together...
Page 176: Using Loop Phrases
Using Loop Phrases Track Types One method often used when putting songs together involves the creation first of all of a section of basic audio AUDIO: data of one or two measures in length—i.e., a Loop Phrase— The track will be used for recorded audio. and the basic song structure is then formed by repeating this LOOP PHRASE: section the required number of times.
Page 177: Selecting A Loop Phrase
Using Loop Phrases Selecting a Loop Phrase A number of different Loop Phrases will have already been stored on the BR-1600CD at the time of purchase. Let’s now • The song Loop Phrases contained in the BR-1600CD select one of these phrases to work with. at the time of purchase are empty;...
Page 178: Changing The Loop Phrase Tempo
Using Loop Phrases Changing the Loop Phrase tempo Setting the tempo using [TAP] In addition to setting the tempo using [CURSOR] and the 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM TIME/VALUE dial, you can also set it by tapping your finger [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (you’re on [TAP] at the desired tempo.
Page 179: Creating Loop Phrases
Creating Loop Phrases Using a portion of an audio track Although the BR-1600CD already contains a number of Loop Phrases at the time of purchase, you can also create your own original Loop Phrases using portions of recorded audio A portion of any one of the current song’s tracks can be used tracks or by importing audio data from commercially to create a Loop Phrase.
Page 180: Using Wave Data On A Cd-Rom/R/Rw Disc (Loop Phrase Import)
Creating Loop Phrases Using wave data on a CD-ROM/ 5. Move the cursor to the right half of the screen, and then use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to set the R/RW disc (Loop Phrase Import) start and end time positions of the portion of audio to be used as the Loop Phrase.
Page 181: Reading All Files At Once
Creating Loop Phrases 2. Press CD-R/RW [LOOP PHRASE IMPORT]. The Loop Phrase screen will appear. fig.20-090d In this case, the number of measures is set automatically according to the length of the imported Loop Phrase such that the BPM for these measures are as close to 120.0 as possible.
Page 182: Specifying And Modifying The Source Loop Phrase (Time Modify)
Creating Loop Phrases • The modified tempo range is 0.75 to 1.5 times that of the original. • If any of the Loop Phrases in the selected bank • If you had the “ALL” indicated in Step 3, then the original already contain data, they will be overwritten by the BPM is not given.
Page 183: Modifying Loop Phrase Settings
Creating Loop Phrases 4. Move the cursor to “MEAS” (length in measures) or “BEAT,” and modify the setting using the TIME/ “Assembling Loop Phrases” (p. 192) VALUE dial. fig.20-101d • If additional recordings or edits have been made with respect to the currently selected song, the message “Save Current?”...
Page 184: Assigning Loop Phrases To Track Buttons
Creating Loop Phrases Assigning Loop Phrases to Copying Loop Phrases track buttons 1. Press CD-R/RW [LOOP PHRASE IMPORT]. The Loop Phrase screen will appear. The input of Loop Phrases into rhythm arrangements can be fig.20-090d made much simpler by allocating Loop Phrases to the buttons for Tracks 1 through 15/16.
Page 185: Erasing Loop Phrases
Creating Loop Phrases Erasing Loop Phrases Copying all Loop Phrases in a bank 1. When you select the Loop Phrase numbers as the copy 1. Press CD-R/RW [LOOP PHRASE IMPORT]. source, turn the TIME/VALUE dial clockwise to select The Loop Phrase screen will appear. “ALL.”...
Page 186: Setting The Universal Beat For Drums, Bass, And Loop Phrases
Setting the Universal Beat for Drums, Bass, and Loop Phrases Although every drum, bass, and Loop Phrase pattern has its The universal pattern beat is set at the factory to 4/4. You can own beat setting, there is also a universal beat setting that change this setting using the following procedure.
Page 187: Using Rhythm Arrangements
Using rhythm arrangements Selecting a rhythm arrangement 6. Press [PLAY] to start playback. The drum pattern and bass pattern comprising the 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM rhythm arrangement will now be played. [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is lighted (you’re in Arrangement mode). If this button’s indicator is off (meaning you’re in Pattern mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM No Loop Phrases are included in preset rhythm...
Page 188: Setting The Tempo Using [Tap]
Using rhythm arrangements 4. Move the cursor to “TEMPO” and select a suitable tempo using the TIME/VALUE dial. You will be able to hear how your new setting changes the playback tempo. The tempo can be set anywhere within a range of 25.0 to 250.0 BPM.
Page 189: Creating Rhythm Arrangements
Creating rhythm arrangements If you cannot find a rhythm arrangement that suits your song Bass pattern assembly screen among the BR-1600CD’s preset rhythm arrangements, you fig.21-09d can easily create an original arrangement as described below. • “*TMP” appears for the rhythm arrangement These screens allow you to assemble drum patterns and immediately after its data is recorded or edited.
Page 190: Inserting Patterns
Creating rhythm arrangements Inserting patterns 5. Use track buttons 1 through 15/16 to input the note names for chords. In addition, you can also turn the TIME/VALUE dial Use the following procedure in the screen for assembling while a track button is being held to select different types drum or bass patterns into rhythm arrangements to insert a of chords.
Page 191: Changing And Moving Chords
Creating rhythm arrangements Changing and moving chords Inserting chords 1. Move the cursor to the measure/beat/tick field and Use the following procedure to insert a new chord between change the position using the TIME/VALUE dial. two existing chords. fig.21-13d 1. On the chord input screen, move the cursor to the chord immediately in front of the insertion position.
Page 192: Assembling Loop Phrases
Creating rhythm arrangements Assembling Loop Phrases 6. Move the cursor to “POS” and select “TOP” or “BOTTOM” using the TIME/VALUE dial. 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM POS (POSITION) [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is lighted (you’re in In cases where the Loop Phrase that has been input is Arrangement mode).
Page 193: Canceling Loop Phrase Allocations
Creating rhythm arrangements Inserting Loop Phrases • When the rhythm arrangement is set to a faster tempo than that of the Loop Phrase, it will become necessary to read hard-disk data for Loop Phrase playback at a faster Use the following procedure in the screen for assembling rate than normal, and this will increase the probability of Loop Phrases into rhythm arrangements to insert a new Loop a “Drive Busy!”...
Page 194 Creating rhythm arrangements 5. Once you’ve made all the necessary settings, press [F4] fig.21-090d (GO). The message “Now Copying…” will appear on the display and copying to the audio track will begin. To cancel writing while this operation is in process, press [EXIT/NO].
Page 195: Modifying All Of The Loop Phrases In The Current Rhythm Arrangement (Arrangement Modify)
Creating rhythm arrangements Modifying all of the loop phrases in the current Example 2) The rhythm arrangement contains loop phrases with rhythm arrangement (Arrangement Modify) varying tempos, with BPM settings of 100, 120, and 140. The fastest of these tempos is the BPM setting of 140. If you have already set up a rhythm arrangement using loop phrases, you can modify all of the loop phrases used in that 140 x 0.75 = 105...
Page 196: Naming And Saving Rhythm Arrangements
Creating rhythm arrangements Naming and saving rhythm arrangements Only user rhythm arrangements and song rhythm arrangements may be selected for saving rhythm The following section describes how to name and save the arrangement data. You will not be able to select a preset rhythm arrangements that you create.
Page 197: Deleting A Rhythm Arrangement
Creating rhythm arrangements Deleting a rhythm arrangement 1. Press [F4] (WRITE/COPY/DEL) on the Rhythm Arrangement Edit screen. 2. Press [F3] (=>DELETE). The Write/Copy/Delete screen for rhythm arrangements will appear. fig.21-30d 3. Select the rhythm arrangement to be deleted using the TIME/VALUE dial.
Page 198: Setting Tempos And Beats For Individual Measures (Tempo Map/Beat Map)
Setting tempos and beats for individual measures (Tempo Map/Beat Map) 5. Move the cursor to the tempo map entry to be edited. In addition to setting of a single tempo and beat for an entire rhythm arrangement, the BR-1600CD can also set these 6.
Page 199: Setting Beats For Individual Measures (Beat Map)
Setting tempos and beats for individual measures (Tempo Map/Beat Map) Setting beats for individual measures (Beat Map) You can create up to 50 beat maps. If the same beat is used for multiple consecutive The Beat Map function is used to set beats for individual measures, do not set a separate beat map for each measures.
Page 200: Using A Metronome
Using a metronome 3. Press [EXIT/NO] to return to the top screen. The BR-1600CD can be used to play a metronome in place of fig.21-42d a drum performance when recording or practicing. Setting the track type To use a metronome, you must first of all set up Track 15/16 The metronome icon will be displayed on the top right of as a metronome track using its track type setting.
Page 201: Selecting Metronome Sounds
Using a metronome Selecting metronome sounds Selecting outputs for the metronome Now that we can hear the metronome, let’s select sounds to The output of metronome playback can be routed to either or be used. both of the PHONES 1 or PHONES 2 jacks. 1.
Page 202 Using a metronome 4. Move the cursor to “Phones2” under “Metronome” and use the TIME/VALUE to set the output to be routed to PHONES 2. Phones2: OFF, ON, METRONOME ONLY OFF: The metronome will not be output via PHONES 2. The audio form input, playback sound on the Tracks, drum/bass patterns and Loop Phrases will be output via this output.
Page 203: Section 4 Using The Cd-R/Rw Drive
Section 4 Section 4 Using the CD-R/RW Drive Using the CD-R/RW Drive...
Page 204: Using The Cd-R/Rw Drive To Exchange Data
Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data Backing up a song (Song Backup) The BR-1600CD’s built-in CD-R/RW drive can be used to exchange data in the following ways: 1. Insert an empty CD-R/RW disc into the BR-1600CD’s • Storing of songs and other hard-disk data to CD-R/RW CD-R/RW drive.
Page 205: Backing Up User Data (User Backup)
Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data Backing up user data (User Backup) 6. When you have selected all of the songs you want to back up, press [F4] (GO). The BR-1600CD allows you to back up the following types of The message “Write Speed?”...
Page 206: Backing Up All Data On The Hard Disk (Hdd Backup)
Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data fig.41-07ad • The range of available write speeds can sometimes be limited by the type of disc being used. In such cases, the BR-1600CD will allow you to select only the supported speeds using the TIME/VALUE dial. A number of types of data can be selected in this way for •...
Page 207: Reading Songs And Other Backup Data Back Into The Hard Disk (Recover)
Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data 3. Press [F1] (BACKUP) or move the cursor to BACKUP, 8. Press [ENTER/YES] once again. and then press [ENTER/YES]. The BR-1600CD will begin writing data to the CD-R/RW The Backup screen will appear. disc.
Page 208: Reading Backup User Data Back Into The Hard Disk (User Recover)
Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data Reading backup user data back 3. Press [F2] (RECOVER) or move the cursor to RECOVER, and then press [ENTER/YES]. into the hard disk (User Recover) The Recover screen will appear. 1. Insert a CD-R/RW disc containing backup user data fig.41-16d into the BR-1600CD’s CD-R/RW drive.
Page 209: Reading Backed-Up Hard Disk Contents Back Into The Hard Disk (Hdd Recover)
Using the CD-R/RW drive to exchange data Reading backed-up hard disk contents ARRANGEMENT/DRUMS/BASS/LOOP PHRASE back into the hard disk (HDD Recover) User rhythm arrangements, user drum patterns, user bass patterns, and user loop phrases will all be 1. Insert a CD-R/RW disc containing an HDD backup into recovered.
Page 210: Copying And Writing Waveform Data
Copying and writing waveform data 1. Using a PC, burn and finalize a CD-R/RW disc containing the audio data that you want to import. For instructions on how to write waveform data to CD- This procedure requires a computer equipped with a R/RW discs, refer to your computer and CD-R/RW drive capable of writing to CD-R/RW discs.
Page 211: Copying Audio Track Waveform Data To Computers (Wav/Aiff Export)
Copying and writing waveform data 7. Move the cursor to the waveform data files you want to import. 11. When you have finished making the settings, press [F4] (GO). fig.R16-08ad Copying of the waveform data begins. When “Complete!” appears, the import is finished. To quit copying while the import is still in progress, press [EXIT/NO].
Page 212 Copying and writing waveform data 5. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the tracks you want to export. fig.R16-11ad • At this time, press [F1] (DISP.FMT.) to switch between ways to specify the location (measures, time, markers). • If, after specifying the above parameters in terms of If there are other tracks with the same settings (range, location you switch to the measure or marker location) that you want to export, move the cursor to the...
Page 213: Playing Smfs Using External Midi Instruments (Smf Player)
Copying and writing waveform data Playing SMFs using external Track 2, V-Track 15 T02__15.WAV or T02__15.AIF MIDI instruments (SMF Player) Track 2, V-Track 16 T02__16.WAV or T02__16.AIF You can use the BR-1600CD to read SMFs from CD-R/RW Track 3/4, V-Track 1 T0304_01.WAV or T0304_01.AIF discs and play these files using MIDI instruments connected Track 3/4, V-Track 2...
Page 214: Erasing Data From A Cd-Rw Disc
Copying and writing waveform data Erasing data from a CD-RW disc 5. Press [F1] (PLAYER). A list of the SMFs contained on the current CD-R/RW disc will appear. If you are using CD-RW discs, you will be able to erase fig.41-28d unneeded data from the discs and reuse them for data storage.
Page 215: Setting The Time Until The Cd-R/Rw Drive Stops (Cd Hold Time)
Copying and writing waveform data Setting the time until the CD-R/ RW drive stops (CD Hold Time) Whenever the BR-1600CD’s CD-R/RW drive is used to read or write data, the drive’s internal motor will continue to spin for a specific period of time after this process has been completed.
Page 216: Convenient Functions For Audio Cd Creation
Convenient functions for audio CD creation 3. Move the cursor to the PRE GAP icon and press The following section describes the precautions to be [ENTER/YES]. observed and convenient functions that you can use whenever creating audio CDs. Alternatively, you can press [F3] (PRE GAP) if the PRE GAP icon is currently displayed.
Page 217: Erasing Cd-Rw Discs (Cd-Rw Erase)
Convenient functions for audio CD creation Erasing CD-RW discs (CD-RW Erase) If you are using CD-RW discs, you will be able to erase unneeded data from the discs and reuse them for data • In certain cases, a period of several seconds will pass storage.
Page 218: Enabling Playback On Cd Players (Finalize)
Convenient functions for audio CD creation Enabling playback on CD 3. Press [F3] (FINALIZE). The message “Finalize OK?” will appear. players (Finalize) fig.40-07d If you intend to play a audio CD that was written using the BR-1600CD’s CD-R/RW drive on a standard CD player, the audio CD must be finalized.
Page 219: Importing Songs From Cds To Audio Tracks (Audio Cd Import)
Convenient functions for audio CD creation Importing songs from CDs to 4. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of the song to be imported. audio tracks (Audio CD Import) fig.40-09ad The BR-1600CD allows you to import selected songs from a audio CD to audio tracks.
Page 220 MEMO...
Page 221: Section 5 Using Midi
Section 5 Section 5 Using MIDI Using MIDI...
Page 222: Midi Fundamentals
MIDI fundamentals MIDI channels By using MIDI to connect the BR-1600CD to other MIDI- capable devices, you can perform the following: The MIDI standard allows data to be exchanged among ● Play rhythm guide performances on external MIDI multiple MIDI-compatible devices using a single MIDI cable, sound module and this is made possible by what are known as MIDI ●...
Page 223: Playing Drum And Bass Patterns On External Midi Sound Module
Playing drum and bass patterns on external MIDI sound module When you play back drum and bass patterns, rhythm arrangements, and the like, the BR-1600CD will use its internal drum and bass sounds to reproduce the The MIDI channel selected here must be the same as programmed performance.
Page 224: Drum Sounds And Note Numbers
Playing drum and bass patterns on external MIDI sound module Drum sounds and note numbers The correspondence between drum sounds and note numbers is as shown below. Drum name Note number Kick 1 C 2 (36) Snare 1 D 2 (38) Closed hi-hat F#2 (42) Open hi-hat...
Page 225: Synchronizing External Midi Sequencers And Rhythm Machines
Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines Synchronizing a MIDI device to the rhythm’s You can use the BR-1600CD’s tempo and time position as the master tempo and master time position so that external MIDI tempo using the MIDI timing clock sequencers and rhythm machines can be synchronized with its playback (Master Sync).
Page 226: Synchronizing A Midi Sequencer To The Playback Time Using Mtc
Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines Synchronizing a MIDI sequencer The synchronization setting screen will appear. fig.50-06d to the playback time using MTC The term MIDI Time Code (MTC) refers to a type of time- synchronization message that is output every frame in order to allow MIDI sequencers to be synchronized.
Page 227 Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines 8. When the required settings have been made, press fig.50-09d [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. When using MTC, settings must be made in order to synchronize the MIDI sequencer to an external MTC source;...
Page 228: Changing The Time Field Display
Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines Synchronizing a MIDI device by recording its Changing the TIME field display tempo changes on the BR-1600CD (Sync Track) Whenever you are transmitting MTC signals from the BR- 1600CD in order to synchronize an external MIDI device, you You can use the procedure described below to receive MIDI will be able to change the way in which time is displayed in timing clock signals from an external MIDI sequencer or...
Page 229 Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines 4. Move the cursor to the SYNC TRACK icon and press fig.50-13 [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F3] (SYNC TRACK) if the SYNC TRACK icon is currently displayed. The message “Waiting for Clock...” will appear and the BR-1600CD will enter MIDI Timing Clock Standby mode.
Page 230: Setting The Starting Time Of Synchronization (Sync Offset)
Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines Setting the starting time of synchronization (Sync Offset) “SYNC TRACK” will only be available for selection If you wish to synchronize the external MIDI sequencer or when a sync track has been recorded. rhythm machine from the middle of the song, do as follows: 1.
Page 231: Controlling Mmc-Compatible Devices From The Br-1600Cd
Controlling MMC-compatible devices from the BR-1600CD 2. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. fig.12-12d What is MMC? An abbreviation of MIDI Machine Control, MMC is a protocol for the remote control of multiple recording devices from a single device using MIDI system exclusive messages.
Page 232: Controlling Track Volumes Via Midi (Midi Fader)
Controlling track volumes via MIDI (MIDI Fader) Turning MIDI Fader on and off The BR-1600CD can both transmit and receive fader operations in the form of MIDI signals (MIDI Fader). And in addition to fader signals, expression pedal signals can also be Use the following procedure to turn the transmission and transmitted and received in the same way.
Page 233: Setting The Midi Channel For Midi Fader
Controlling track volumes via MIDI (MIDI Fader) Setting the MIDI channel for MIDI Fader The MIDI channel setting will be maintained when At the time of purchase, the following MIDI channels will be the BR-1600CD is turned off. Note, however, that if initially assigned to the BR-1600CD’s faders and expression you fail to turn the BR-1600CD off in accordance pedal.
Page 234: Inputting Drum And Bass Patterns From A Midi Keyboard (Midi Recording)
Inputting drum and bass patterns from a MIDI keyboard (MIDI Recording) Although the BR-1600CD’s track buttons and faders can be used to input drum and bass patterns, the input procedure can be simplified and note volumes can be controlled much more precisely if you use an external MIDI keyboard for this purpose.
Page 235: Using Midi To Control The Switching Of The Insert Effects (Effects Program Change)
Using MIDI to Control the Switching of the Insert Effects (Effects Program Change) 4. Move the cursor to “Effects Channel” and turn the You can use Program Changes received at MIDI IN to switch insert effects patches. Similarly, you can also have insert TIME/VALUE dial to select the MIDI channel over which the Program Change messages are to be effects patch selections made on the BR-1600CD transmitted...
Page 236: Controlling External Video Devices From The Br-1600Cd (V-Link)
Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD (V-LINK) What is V-LINK? Using V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows you to control fig.51-02 audio and video. When used together with a V-LINK compatible video device, V-LINK allows you to apply a host of video effects in an expressive, simple, and highly enjoyable manner.
Page 237: Changing V-Link Function Assignments
Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD (V-LINK) Changing V-LINK function 4. To turn V-LINK off, press [V-LINK] once again. This button will turn off and the display will return to assignments the top screen. 1. Press [F1] (ASSIGN). The screen for assigning V-LINK functions will appear. fig.51-04d •...
Page 238: Recording And Playing V-Link Control Operations
Controlling external video devices from the BR-1600CD (V-LINK) Recording and playing V-LINK Playing recorded control operations control operations With V-LINK [REC] lit up, carry out the following procedure. By recording and playing video control operations carried 1. Press [ZERO] to jump to the start of the song and then out using the track buttons and VALUE knobs, you can press [PLAY].
Page 239: Section 6 Using Usb
Section 6 Section 6 Using USB Using USB...
Page 240: Before Using Usb (Overview)
Before Using USB (Overview) Operations that can be The BR-1600CD is equipped with a USB connector, which allows you to connect the BR-1600CD directly to a computer, performed via USB making it easy to back up your important song data and exchange files between the BR-1600CD and the computer.
Page 241: Connecting A Computer
Before Using USB (Overview) Connecting a computer When you double-click the BR-1600CD icon or the “Removable Disk (*:)” icon in Windows, or double-click the BR-1600CD icon in Mac OS, all of the files and folders Use the USB cable to connect the BR-1600CD to your computer. contained in the BR-1600CD’s hard disk will be displayed on- Purchase USB cables at computer stores or other retailers.
Page 242: Backing Up The Br-1600Cd's Data
Backing up the BR-1600CD’s data With Windows 5. Double-click the “BR-1600CD” (or “Removable Disk (*:)”) icon. 1. Connect your computer and the BR-1600CD with a USB The files and folders from the BR-1600CD’s hard disk will be displayed on the PC monitor. cable.
Page 243: With Macintosh
Backing up the BR-1600CD’s data With Macintosh With Windows 2000/Me 1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BR-1600CD” icon 1. Connect your computer and the BR-1600CD with a USB (or “Removable Disk (*:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk. cable. 2) Click the icon in the task tray, then click the 2.
Page 244 Backing up the BR-1600CD’s data Shortly after the connection has been established, the BR- 1600CD icon will appear on-screen. fig.52-07a If the current song contains newly recorded audio (Ex.) data or newly modified settings, the message “Save Current?” may be displayed during the backup BR-1600CD procedure.
Page 245: Reading Backup Data Back Into The Br-1600Cd From The Pc (Recover)
Reading backup data back into the BR-1600CD from the PC (Recover) With Windows Shortly after the connection has been established, the BR- 1600CD icon or the “Removable Disk (*:)” icon will appear on-screen. 1. Initialize the BR-1600CD’s hard disk. (p. 270) fig.52-07 (Ex.) BR-1600CD...
Page 246: With Macintosh
Reading backup data back into the BR-1600CD from the PC (Recover) With Macintosh 2) Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove Hardware” dialog box that appears. 1. Initialize the BR-1600CD’s hard disk. (p. 270) With Windows 2000/Me 1) In My Computer, right-click on the “BR-1600CD” icon Note that all of the data on the BR-1600CD’s hard disk (or “Removable Disk (*:)”...
Page 247 Reading backup data back into the BR-1600CD from the PC (Recover) With Mac OS 9.1.x / 9.2.x With Mac OS X 6. Double-click the BR-1600CD icon. 6. Open the folder on the PC where you have stored the backup data. The files and folders from the BR-1600CD’s hard disk will be displayed on the PC monitor.
Page 248: Saving Br-1600Cd Track Data In Wav/Aiff Format (Wav/Aiff Export)
Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) When saving in stereo You can convert the BR-1600CD’s track data into WAV or AIFF files and save these on your computer. After converting Select the track combination 1/2 –15/16. your mastered tracks to WAV or AIFF files, you can easily fig.52-16d use your computer to create audio CDs with the data, as well as load the data into audio applications.
Page 249 Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) 9. Click the USB folder. fig.52-19 • If you are using an OS other than Windows Me, the BR- 1600CD will automatically return to the USB screen when “Remove Hardware” is carried out. •...
Page 250: With Macintosh
Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) With Macintosh 6. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the file format. 1. Connect your computer and the BR-1600CD with a USB WAV: This is an audio format used primarily with Windows.
Page 251 Saving BR-1600CD track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/AIFF Export) 10. Drag the WAV or AIFF file to the computer’s folder and drop it in the folder. 11. Quit the connection to the computer. Drug the “BR-1600CD” icon to the Trash. 12.
Page 252: Loading Wav/Aiff Files In Br-1600Cd Tracks (Wav/Aiff Import)
Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-1600CD tracks (WAV/AIFF Import) You can take WAV or AIFF files on your computer, such as fig.52-22d files created with audio software applications, and load them to the BR-1600CD’s tracks. ● Wave data in the following formats can be imported. You cannot import wave data in other formats.
Page 253: With Macintosh
Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-1600CD tracks (WAV/AIFF Import) 9. Double-click the USB folder. The USB folder opens. Confirm that the USB folder is With certain OS, conversion will start automatically empty. The presence of any files in the USB folder will without [EXIT/NO] having to be pressed.
Page 254 Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-1600CD tracks (WAV/AIFF Import) 4. Move the cursor to the IMPORT icon and press 8. Double-click the BR-1600CD icon. [ENTER/YES]. The files and folders from the BR-1600CD's hard disk Alternatively, you can press [F3] (IMPORT). will be displayed on the PC monitor. The USB Import screen will appear.
Page 255: Section 7 Other Convenient Functions
Section 7 Section 7 Other Convenient Functions Other Convenient Functions...
Page 256: Tuning Instruments (Tuner)
Tuning instruments (Tuner) The BR-1600CD features an integrated chromatic tuner and this allows you to conveniently tune instruments. • The reference pitch setting will be saved to each Setting the reference pitch song. • The reference pitch set for the tuner will also be used Before you can use the tuner, you will first of all have to set as the reference pitch for rhythm arrangement bass its reference pitch (or frequency).
Page 257 Tuning instruments (Tuner) 5. While monitoring the tuning guides, fine-tune each string in such a way that both of these guides turn on when the string is played. Precautions for tuner usage When the difference between the played note and the •...
Page 258: Automatically Adjusting The Input Volume Balance (Level Calibration)
Automatically adjusting the input volume balance (Level Calibration) The INPUT SENS knobs (p. 24) are normally used to adjust the Be sure to play each instrument at the average intensity at which it is to be recorded. volume of input. However, it is often difficult to achieve a satisfactory balance using these knobs alone.
Page 259: Manually Adjusting The Input Volume Balance
Automatically adjusting the input volume balance (Level Calibration) 3. Press [ENTER/YES]. 3. Use the value knobs VALUE1 through VALUE4 to adjust the input levels. The message “Complete!” will appear and the volumes will be returned to their levels before automatic adjustment. At 0, the volume is reduced to the minimum level;...
Page 260: Muting Individual Inputs
Muting individual inputs Although you will be able to record eight inputs whenever either [MULTI-TRACK] or [STEREO TRACKS] has been selected from INPUT SELECT, you may in certain cases prefer not to record some of these input sources. In such a case, you can use Level Calibration’s muting function to turn muting on and off using a single button.
Page 261: Inputting Audio With No Loss Of Quality (Digital In Assign)
Inputting audio with no loss of quality (Digital In Assign) Digital In Assign The BR-1600CD is equipped with a coaxial-type, DIGITAL IN connector. You can use this connector to input audio OFF: signals as is from a BOSS GT-6, a CD player, an MD player, Digital signals coming from the DIGITAL IN connector or any other type of digital device that features a coaxial- will be ignored and will not be input.
Page 262: Creating A Master Tape Protected From Digital Copying
Creating a master tape protected from digital copying 4. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top When you are digitally mixing-down audio from the BR- screen. 1600CD to a DAT recorder or another similar digital device, you can use the following procedure to prohibit the creation 5.
Page 263: Changing The Content Of The Level Meter Display (Pre/Post Fader)
Changing the content of the level meter display (Pre/Post Fader) 1. Press [UTILITY]. Normally, the level meters for the tracks, which are displayed on the top screen, will indicate the levels that the The Utility screen will appear. various signals have after they have passed through the fig.12-12d corresponding faders (i.e., the post-fader volumes).
Page 264: Using Condenser Microphones (Phantom Power)
Using condenser microphones (Phantom Power) Most condenser microphones need a supply of power known fig.53-17 as phantom power in order to operate. 1, 5 Accordingly, the BR-1600CD can supply phantom power at +48 V to condenser microphones connected to any of the 3, 4 XLR-type connectors for INPUT 1 through INPUT 8.
Page 265 Using condenser microphones (Phantom Power) 5. Slowly raise the INPUT SENS knobs, the MASTER fader and INPUT LEVEL knobs, and confirm that an audio signal is being received from the condenser microphone(s). 6. To turn off the phantom power, repeat Steps 1 through 3, and then set “Phantom”...
Page 266: Mixing Audio-Device Output With The Br-1600Cd's Output (Audio Sub Mix)
Mixing audio-device output with the BR-1600CD’s output (Audio Sub Mix) 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Audio Sub Mix function treats the audio sources for INPUT 7 and INPUT 8 as a stereo input and allows this input The Utility screen will appear. to be directly mixed with the audio being output via the fig.12-12d LINE OUT jacks.
Page 267: Initializing All Br-1600Cd Settings (Initialize)
Initializing all BR-1600CD settings (Initialize) The Initialize function allows you to return all of the fig.53-28 following BR-1600CD parameters to their original settings. ● Global Parameters 2, 3 • Reference Pitch in Tuner parameters • System parameters 2, 3, • Sync parameters 4, 5 •...
Page 268 Initializing all BR-1600CD settings (Initialize) MIXER icon 3. Move the cursor to the icon for the parameters to be fig.53-33d initialized and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can push the FUNCTION button below the relevant icon. The message “Initialize *** OK?” will appear. When this icon is selected, Example:) When GLOBAL icon is selected •...
Page 269: Performing Hard Disk Operations
Performing hard disk operations Viewing information about the 3. Move the cursor to the INFO icon and press [ENTER/ YES]. hard disk (Hard Disk Information) The size of each partition appears. fig.54-03d To display the hard disk data use the following procedure. fig.53-28 2,3,4 The capacity of the hard disk is displayed in units of 1...
Page 270: Initializing The Hard Disk (Disk Initialize)
Performing hard disk operations Initializing the hard disk 3. Move the cursor to the INITIALIZE icon and press [ENTER/YES]. (Disk Initialize) The message “FORMAT MODE: NORMAL” appears. fig.54-04d The appropriate settings for the internal hard disk were made before the BR-1600CD left the factory, so it is ready for immediate use.
Page 271: Initializing Only One Of Multiple Partitions
Performing hard disk operations 6. Press [ENTER/YES]. (If you wish to cancel the 3. Move the cursor to the HDD icon and press [ENTER/ initialization, press [EXIT/NO]). YES]. “Now Initializing...” appears in the display, and The Hard Disk screen will appear. initialization begins.
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Page 273: Appendices
Appendices Appendices...
Page 274: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ❍ Is the V-Track setting for a different V-Track? If the BR-1600CD does not function as you expect, please check the following points before assuming that a malfunction has ❍ Has the track type been set correctly? occurred. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby ❍...
Page 275 Troubleshooting Problems with the hard disk Cannot record ❍ Does the hard disk have insufficient remaining capacity? Hard disk data was damaged ❍ Has the recording mode (INPUT, BOUNCE, If hard disk data has been damaged, the following causes are MASTERING) been selected correctly? possible.
Page 276: Problems With Usb
Troubleshooting Problems with USB ❍ Are you using a CD-R disc that has already been written to, or a CD-RW disc that may be too old? ❍ Is the CD-R/RW drive being “force ejected?” The message “Waiting...” does not Pressing a straightened paper clip or similar object into turn off the “emergency eject hole”...
Page 277: Error Messages
Error Messages Blank Disc! Data Too Short! Cause: Disc in the CD-R/RW drive contains no data. Cause 1: You attempted to load a waveform file lasting 0.5 seconds or less. Action: Load a CD-R/RW disc that has data written on it. Action 1: Prepare the waveform file so that it is longer than Cannot Select Same Track! 0.5 seconds.
Page 278: Hdd Full
Error Messages Event Memory Full! Marker Memory Full! Cause: The BR-1600CD has used up all the events that Cause: The BR-1600CD has used up all the marker can be handled by one song. memory (100 markers) that can be handled by one song.
Page 279: Set Location
Error Messages Not Blank Disc! Sync Track Full! Cause: The CD-R/RW disc already has data written to it. Cause: All of the remaining memory was used up during the Sync Track recording process. Action: Place a CD-R/RW disc with no data written to it (a blank disc) in the CD-R/RW drive.If using a CD- Action: No further recording will be possible.
Page 280: Operation Of The Input Select Buttons
Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons [SIMUL] The INPUT SELECT buttons are used to select which of the BR-1600CD’s input sources is to be activated. Furthermore, [GUITAR/BASS] and [VOCAL] will light up, indicating that whenever an input source is selected using one of these the input source connected to either the GUITAR/BASS jack buttons, a suitable insert effect will be selected automatically.
Page 281: Internal Connection Diagrams For Each Input Select Condition
Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons Internal connection diagrams for each INPUT SELECT condition The internal connections for input audio signals change as described below in response to the current INPUT SELECT condition. When [GUITAR/BASS] is selected When the recording track is mono fig.92-01 Input 1 Reverb...
Page 282: When [Vocal] Is Selected
Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons When [VOCAL] is selected When the recording track is mono fig.92-03 Input 2 Reverb PEAK Reverb Send INPUT Insert INPUT INPUT 2 / MIC 2 Recording track (mono) SENS 2 LEVEL Effects LINE OUT Input 2 &...
Page 283: When [Multi-Track] Is Selected
Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons When [MULTI-TRACK] is selected fig.92-05 PEAK Impedance GUITAR / Input 1 BASS Conversion Reverb send INPUT Recording track 1 or 9 SENS 1 INPUT 1 / MIC 1 Input 1 pan If an instrument is connected to the GUITAR/BASS jack, the Input 1 INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack will be...
Page 284: When [Stereo Tracks] Is Selected
Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons When [STEREO TRACKS] is selected fig.92-06 PEAK Impedance GUITAR / BASS Conversion INPUT Input 1 Pan SENS 1 INPUT 1 / MIC 1 PEAK If an instrument is connected to the GUITAR/BASS jack, the INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack will be deactivated.
Page 285: Rec Mode (Recording Mode) Operations
REC MODE (Recording Mode) Operations BOUNCE The BR-1600CD offers three different recording modes, which you can choose from depending on the way in which In BOUNCE mode, audio recorded on various tracks is you want to carry out recording. mixed onto a stereo or mono track. (The term bounce or ping-pong is used to describe this type of operation.) ●...
Page 286: Internal Connection Diagrams For Each Recording Mode
REC MODE (Recording Mode) Operations Internal connection diagrams for each recording mode The internal connections for audio tracks change as described below in response to the current REC MODE condition. When INPUT or BOUNCE is selected fig.93-01 Level Meter Level Meter (Pre Fader) (Post Fader) Insert...
Page 287: When Mastering Is Selected
REC MODE (Recording Mode) Operations When MASTERING is selected fig.93-02 V-Track on Track 9/10 V-Track on Track 9/10 where Level Meter to be subjected to Level Meter the mastered audio will be (Post Fader) mastering (Pre Fader) recorded LINE OUT Track 9 Mastering Track9/10...
Page 288: Midi Implementation
DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO Date: Oct. 1, 2003 MIDI Implementation Model: BR-1600CD Version: 1.00 ❍Expression (Controller number 11) 1. Receive data Status 2nd byte 3rd byte ■Channel Voice Messages n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Expression: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) ●Note off * Received via the MIDI channel set for the EXP PEDAL when the MIDI parameter “MIDI...
Page 289 MIDI Implementation ■System Realtime Message 2. Data Transmission ■Channel Voice Messages ●Timing Clock Status ●Note off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte * Received during creation of sync tracks in the Sync Track screen. ●Start n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) Status...
Page 290 MIDI Implementation ❍Breath type (Controller number 2) ❍SOFT (Controller number 67) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte Status 2nd byte 3rd byte n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 0- 63 =OFF,64- 127=ON vv = Control value:...
Page 291: Pitch Bend Change
MIDI Implementation ■Channel Mode Messages ❍General Purpose Controller 6 (Controller number 81) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte * Transmitted according to the content of the SMF during playback of SMFs. n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) ●All Sound Off (Controller number 120) vv = Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Page 292: System Exclusive Messages
MIDI Implementation ■System Exclusive Messages Seconds Count xxyyyyyy Reserved (00) yyyyyy Seconds (0-59) ●Universal System Exclusive Message Minutes Count xxyyyyyy ❍Identity Reply Message Reserved (00) yyyyyy Minutes (0-59) * Receiving Identity Request Message, the BR-1600CD send this message. Status Data byte Status Hours Count xyyzzzzz...
Page 293 MIDI Implementation ❍RECORD EXIT 3. Supplementary material Status Data byte Status 7FH, Dev, 06H, 07H ●Decimal/Hexadecimal table (hexadecimal values are indicated by a following “H”) Byte Remarks MIDI uses 7-bit hexadecimal values to indicate data values and the address and size of Exclusive status exclusive messages.
Page 294: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO Date : Oct. 1, 2003 MIDI Implementation Chart Model BR-1600CD Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Function... Remarks Basic Default 1–16 1–16 Memorized Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Mode Messages Altered ************** Note 0–127 0–127 Number :...
Page 295: Specifications
Specifications ● Nominal Output Level BR-1600CD: Digital Recording Studio LINE OUT jack: -10 dBu ● Tracks ● Output Impedance Track: 16 V-Track: 256 (16 V-Tracks per each Track) LINE OUT jack: 2 kΩ * Up to 8 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 16 100 Ω...
Page 296: Current Draw
Specifications ● Power Supply DC 12 V; Supply AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-7U) ● Current Draw ● Dimensions 494 (W) x 339 (D) x 99 (H) mm 19-1/2 (W) x 13-3/8 (D) x 3-15/16 (H) inches ● Weight 4.9 kg / 10 lbs 13 oz (Excluding AC Adaptor) ●...
Page 297: Index
Index Symbols Algorithm ................ALL ................ *TMP ....ALL icon ................. *TMP(CURRENT) ......– – Amb Density ................+ ............– Amb HF Damp ................ =>COPY ................. Amb Level ................=>DELETE ............Amb Pre-Dly ................=>PRM............Amb Size ................... Numerics Ambience ..................
Page 298 Index Back up ..................CALCULATE ................. Backing chorus ............... CANCEL ................... BACKUP ................ CD Hold Time ................ Backup ..................CD hold time ................Backup screen ................ CD player ................Balance ..................CD Track ................... BANK CD-R disc ..................GUITAR ................CD-R/RW ................
Page 299 Index COLOR CR ................Defretter ............... – Color Cr ................... DELAY ..................Color difference signal ............Delay .............. – COMMON ................Delay Time ............. COMP button ..............Delay time ................Compatible OS ............... DELAY TYPE ................. Compressor ........– DELETE ......... Delete Compressor Edit screen ............
Page 300 Index DST+ ..................EV-5 ................... DUAL STREAM ..............EXCHANGE icon ..............Dual stream ................Exchanging ................DV-7PR ................... EXIT/NO button ..............Dynamic microphone ............EXP Pedal Channel ..............EXP PEDAL jack ............... Expander ................. EDIT ................... ExpH Attack ................EDIT button ................ExpH Ratio ................
Page 301 Index Frames ..................HIGH GAIN ................Freq ..................High Gain ............... Frequency ..........High Level ............... Fretless bass ................High Pre-Dly ................FROM ........– – – HIGH Q ................... FROM (From point) ............High Q ................Front Panel ................High Rate ..................
Page 302 Index Insert effects ................Low Cut Filter ................INSERT icon ................Low Depth ................Inserting ..................Low Freq ................Internal connection ............Low Freq Trimmer ..............INVERSE ................ LOW FREQUENCY .............. Invert ..................LOW GAIN ................ISO9660 ............Low Gain ..............Low Level ................
Page 303 Index Maximum useful Capacity ........... MIDI time code ..............MCH DRV ................MIDI timing clock ..............MCH LEAD ................MIN ................– MEAS ..............– Min.Cn ..................MEASURE ..............Minute ..................Measure ............. – Mix Level ................. MEDIUM ..............Mixer ..................METAL ................
Page 304 Index Normalize screen ..............PHONES 1 jack ................ NOTE ..................PHONES 1 VOLUME knob ........... PHONES 1/2 jacks ..............PHONES 2 jack ................ OCT FUZ .................. PHONES 2 VOLUME knob ........... Octave ................Phones2 ................... Octave Level ................PIC ................... OD-1 ..................
Page 305 Index PROTECTED ................Rest ..................Protecting .................. Reverb ................Prox.Fx ..................REVERB button ............... Proximity effect ................ Reverb Edit ................PS ..................... Reverb Edit screen ..............Punch in ..................REVERB SEND ..............Punch In/Out ................Reverb Send ................Punch out .................. Reverb Send screen ...............
Page 306 Index SIMUL effects ................Speaker Type ..............SINGLE ..................Split Freq H ................Single to Hum ................ Split Freq L ................Single-coil ................Spr Flat ..................Size of each partition ............. START ................– SLDN ................START (Start point) ..... –...
Page 307 Index Tempo map ................Track status ................Tempo Map screen ..............Track type ............. TEMPO MATCH ..............TRACK TYPE indicators ............Three-band compressor ............TRACK TYPE SELECT ....... Three-band equalizers ........... TRACK TYPE SELECT button ..........THRESHOLD ................. Track Type Select screen ......Threshold ...........
Page 308 Index VALUE 1/PAN, VALUE 2, VALUE 3, and VALUE 4 knobs ... WAH ..................VALUE knobs ..............Wah ................– VB ..................... Wah pedal ................. VFX1 ..................Wah Type ................VFX2 ..................WAV .............. VFX3 ..................WAV file ................. VFX4 ..................WAV/AIFF export ............
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Page 311 For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
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Boss Audio Systems Digital Recording Studio BR-1600 CD Owner's Manual

Using the Unit Safely

Important Notes

Precautions Regarding the Hard Disk

Before Using CD-R/RW Discs

Introduction to the BR-1600CD

Main Features

Panel Descriptions

Control Surface

CD-R/RW Drive

Display

Rear Panel

Front Panel

Extra Information on Jacks and Connectors

Input Jacks and Connectors

Output Jacks and Connectors

MIDI Connectors

USB Connector

Power Supply

Common Operations and Display Items

Top Screen

Current Position

FUNCTION Buttons ([F1] through [F4])

PAGE SCROLL Buttons

Scroll Bar

Cursor

TIME/VALUE Dial

VALUE 1/PAN, VALUE 2, VALUE 3, and VALUE 4 Knobs

Section 1 Advanced Use

Re-Recording Only the Portion that Is Mistaken (Punch In/Out)

Using V-Tracks

Placing Markers in Your Song (Marker)

Registering and Recalling Mixer Settings (Scene)

Recalling Scenes Automatically During Recording or Playback (Auto Scene)

Finding the Start or End of a Section of Audio (Scrub/Preview)

Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Edit)

Maximizing the Volume Levels of Data Recorded to the Tracks (Normalize)

Organizing Your Songs

Section 2 Using Effects

Makeup of BR-1600CD Effects

Using Insert Effects

Insert Effect Algorithm List

1 Cosm Od Guitar Amp

2 Acoustic Sim

3 Bass Sim

6 Bass Multi

7 Cosm Bass Amp

4 Cosm Comp Guitar Amp

5 Acoustic Guitar

8 Cosm Comp Bass Amp

Bank: MIC

9 Vocal Multi

10 Voice Transformer

11 Cosm Vocal Comp

12 MIC Modeling

Bank: Stereo

13 Stereo Multi

14 Lo-Fi Box

Bank: Simul

15 Vo+Gt.amp

16 Vo+Ac.sim

17 Vo+Acoustic

Bank: Multi-Channel

18 8Ch Comp Eq

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Acoustic Guitar Simulator

Acoustic Processor

Band Equalizer

Bass Simulator

Bass Cut Filter

Chorus

2X2 Chorus

Compressor

COSM Comp/Limiter (COSM Compressor/Limiter)

COSM Overdrive/Distortion

COSM Preamp&Speaker

De-Esser

Defretter

Delay

Distance