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- Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Corporation. Roland, BOSS, COSM and eBand are either registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
- Page 4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The speci c meaning of the symbol is user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle.
- Page 5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share the unit. an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output...
- Page 6 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply • When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to is being used by an electrical appliance that is con- use the unit in this condition.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions Using SD cards • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be • Carefully insert the SD card or the SDHC card all the irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the way in—until it is firmly in place.
- Page 8 IMPORTANT NOTES Copyright • MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this performance, or broadcast of copyrighted technology from the TPL Group.
- Page 9 IMPORTANT NOTES • Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. • The product names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respec- tive owners. In this manual, these names are used because it is the most practical way of describing the sounds that are simulated using COSM technology.
- Page 10 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 IMPORTANT NOTES .
- Page 11 Contents Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adjusting the Recording Level .
- Page 12 Contents Using Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Creating a Rhythm Progression (EDIT) .
- Page 13 Contents Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Using the GUITAR/MIC IN Jack for Recording .
- Page 14 Contents Detailed Effect Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Editing the Insert Effect Settings (EDIT) .
- Page 15 Quick Start...
- Page 16 CD or your computer, and play functionality and a great selection of along with it. Boss effects into a single unit. Just connect your guitar, and you can Play along with internal rhythms enjoy playing powerful guitar sounds while backed by a song.
- Page 17 Songs and ideas you’ve recorded in “LIVE REC mode” can be imported into a track of “MTR mode” (p. 78). Create (MTR mode: p. 22, p. 53) Create a song using rhythms and effects The BR-80 is a mobile-sized multi-track The BR-80 provides everything you need to create recorder designed for portability.
- Page 18 Recording Ideas for Songs (LIVE REC Mode) What is LIVE REC Mode? This mode lets you use the built-in microphones to easily record anywhere anytime. Since stereo condenser microphones are built in to the BR-80, you can also record acoustic guitar or vocals with crystal-clear fidelity.
- Page 19 Connecting Headphones The BR-80 does not contain speakers. In order to hear the sound, you’ll need to connect an audio device such as monitor speakers or a stereo system, or headphones. When recording, you should use headphones in order to avoid acoustic feedback. Connect commercially available stereo headphones to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack on the side panel (left).
- Page 20 Recording Ideas for Songs (LIVE REC Mode) Step 2 Record Adjust the recording level Adjust so the level meter moves within this range. Press the [ ] (REC) button. The BR-80 will enter recording-standby mode. While actually performing, use the [REC LEVEL] dial located on the right side of the BR-80 to adjust the recording level.
- Page 21 Tips for Recording Microphone position For an acoustic guitar, place the BR-80 so that it’s about 30 cm (1 foot) from the body of the guitar, and that the sound hole of the guitar is between the left and right microphones. This will let you record a sound that has a good balance from the low to high frequency ranges, and also captures the body resonances of the instrument.
- Page 22 Turning Your Idea Into a Song (MTR Mode) What is MTR Mode? In MTR mode, the BR-80 functions as a multi-track recorder that lets you create a finished song. You’ll be able to play multiple tracks simultaneously, and use V-tracks to record multiple takes of a guitar solo and then choose the best one.
- Page 23 Step 2 Create a New Song Create a New Song Press the [MENU] button. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “NEW,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the dial to select the desired genre of song template, and then press the [ENTER] button.
- Page 24 Turning Your Idea Into a Song (MTR Mode) Step 3 Recording/Multi-track Recording Record Press the track button of the track you want to record. The REC TRACK screen will appear. Press the track button a number of times to select the recording track. The recording track will switch each time you press the track button.
- Page 25 Tips for Recording Setting the tempo Here’s how to adjust the tempo of the rhythm that sounds during recording and playback. Press the [RHYTHM] button. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “TEMPO,” and use the dial to set the tempo. You can set the tempo in the range of 25.0–250.0.
- Page 26 Turning Your Idea Into a Song (MTR Mode) Step 4 Mastering Mastering is the process of adding the final polish to your song by using a special effect called the “Mastering toolkit, ” which boosts the perceived loudness and power of the overall song, and improves the tonal balance to make it more listenable.
- Page 27 Tips for Mastering Adjusting the master level To get a powerful sounding recording, raise the volume until it is as high as you can get it without causing the sound to distort. Select mastering mode. Press the [ ] (PLAY) button to play back the song. In the MASTERING screen, move the cursor to “LEVEL”...
- Page 28 Practicing Along With Your Completed Song (eBand Mode) What is eBand Mode? You can enjoy playing your guitar along with a favorite song. You can also record your guitar playing together with the backing song. This is also a great way to practice guitar, since you can adjust the song’s playback speed or playback pitch, or use the center cancel function.
- Page 29 Step 2 Selecting a Song and Effect Select a song Press the [TR1/2] (SONG) button. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to “ALL SONGS,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the dial to select a song, and press the [ENTER] button. The BR-80 can narrow down the song display so that you can find the desired song more quickly (p.
- Page 30 Practicing Along With Your Completed Song (eBand Mode) Step 3 Practicing at a Different Speed You can use the phrase trainer function to slow down the song’s playback speed in order to practice a rapid phrase, or use the center cancel function while playing along with the song. Change the speed Press the [TR3/4] (SPEED) button.
- Page 31 Tips for the Phrase Trainer SPEED ([TR3/4] button) * The SPEED and PITCH function apply only to the song that you’re playing back. SPEED Since you can slow down the speed without changing the pitch, rapid phrases will be easier to figure out.
- Page 32 • You can also enter or edit information (song title/artist name) for the imported eBand song. “BOSS BR Series Wave Converter” and “eBand Song List Editor” are on the included SD card. For details on installation, refer to “ReadmeEN.txt” on the included SD card. For details on use, refer to the online help included with the software.
- Page 33 Getting Ready...
- Page 34 Panel Descriptions Top Panel [ ] (Power) button [RHYTHM] button This turns the power on/off. To turn the In MTR mode, calls up the screen where power off, press and hold this button for a you can change (edit) the settings for the few seconds.
- Page 35 Panel Descriptions Display ] button This shows various types of information The song will continue rewinding while depending on the settings you’re making, you hold down this button. By holding such as volume levels, and menu screens. down the [ ] (STOP) button and pressing If you find the display screen difficult to the [...
- Page 36 Panel Descriptions Side Panel (left) Side Panel (right) 24 25 DC IN jack GUITAR/MIC IN jack (1/4” phone type) An AC adaptor (PSA series, sold separately) You can connect your guitar, bass, or can be connected here. microphone to this input jack. Use the [GUITAR/MIC] select switch (located USB Connector (Mini B type) on the bottom panel) to switch this input...
- Page 37 Panel Descriptions Bottom Panel Battery compartment cover Memory card slot The BR-80 can operate on two commercially Open this cover and insert an SD card. available AA alkaline batteries or The BR-80 is shipped from the factory with rechargeable nickel-metal hydride the included SD card inserted.
- Page 38 Getting Ready to Use the BR-80 Inserting Batteries Make sure that power is off. • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the On the bottom of the BR-80, slide interest of safety, please read and observe the the battery cover in the direction following precautions.
- Page 39 Getting Ready to Use the BR-80 Inserting an SD Card Here’s how to open the card cover. • This unit supports SD/SDHC cards. Removing the card cover • Never insert or remove an SD card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the SD card.
- Page 40 Getting Ready to Use the BR-80 Connecting the External Equipment to the BR-80 Side Panel (left) Headphones Amplified Speakers Computer If you connect the BR-80 to your computer via USB, it will operate on USB bus power. (You’ll need to install the driver.) If you use the USB connection simultaneously with an AC adaptor, the AC adaptor will take priority.
- Page 41 Getting Ready to Use the BR-80 Turning the Power On/Off Once the connections have been completed (p. 40), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
- Page 42 Getting Ready to Use the BR-80 Turning the power off Make sure that song playback is stopped. Turn off the power of any device connected to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack. Make sure that the BR-80’s display does not indicate “Keep power on!” Hold down the top panel’s [ ] button for two seconds or longer;...
- Page 43 Recording Ideas for Songs (LIVE REC Mode) Audio signal flow in LIVE REC mode REC LEVEL Built-in microphones Recorder VOLUME PHONES/ LINE IN LINE OUT • The GUITAR/MIC IN jack cannot be used when you are in LIVE REC mode. •...
- Page 44 Recording Flow in LIVE REC Mode LIVE REC mode lets you easily make stereo recordings using the BR-80’s built-in microphones. Prepare for Recording Switching to LIVE REC Mode (p. 45) Other Functions (p. 49) Recording/Playback Recording (p. 46) Playback (p. 47) Using the metronome while recording Recording with the Metronome (p.
- Page 45 Recording/Playback Switching to LIVE REC Mode Press the [ ] button a number of times until the LIVE REC indicator is lit. The BR-80 will enter LIVE REC mode, and the main screen will appear. Power supply status File name During playback: length of the file Current time During recording: remaining...
- Page 46 Recording/Playback Recording Press the [ ] (STOP) button to stop Rewind recording. Record / Recording-standby The [ ] (REC) button will go out. Fast-forward The display will show the file that was recorded. MEMO A song name such as LIVE0001.WAV will be created automatically.
- Page 47 Recording/Playback Playback Playing Back Repeatedly Rewind (AB Repeat) Fast-forward Play Use this feature for guitar solo practice and in other situations where you want to practice along with a single section as it plays back repeatedly. Section to repeat Time Stop B (Repeat End) A (Repeat Start)
- Page 48 Recording/Playback Specifying the Type of Playback (PLAY MODE) Here you can specify how the songs will play back. You can choose the basic play mode in which the songs play consecutively starting from the first song, or play just the selected single song, or play songs in random order (shuffle play).
- Page 49 Other Functions If you’re going to record a musical Adjusting the Recording performance such as an instrument or vocal, you should play the loudest passage Level of the song. While the sound plays, use the [REC The BR-80 is designed to let you record LEVEL] dial to adjust the recording a wide range of sounds.
- Page 50 Other Functions Press the [MENU] button. Making Settings for a Song (SONG INFO) Here’s how to view or edit information about the song. Press the [MENU] button. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to select “REC SETUP,” and press the Use the cursor [ ] buttons to [ENTER] button.
- Page 51 Other Functions Press the [ENTER] button. Naming a Song (SONG NAME) A message will ask “Are you sure?” If you decide to cancel the procedure, press When you create a new song, it will the [EXIT] button. automatically be given a name such as “LIVE0001.
- Page 52 Other Functions Erasing a Song (SONG ERASE) Here’s how to erase the currently selected song. Press the [MENU] button. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “ERASE,”...
- Page 53 Building Your Ideas Into a Song (MTR Mode) Audio signal flow in MTR mode GUITAR/ SENS REC LEVEL MIC IN Effect Built-in Recorder microphones VOLUME PHONES/ LINE IN LINE OUT • The built-in microphones will turn off when you connect a cable to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack.
- Page 54 Recording Flow in MTR Mode In MTR mode, the BR-80 operates as a digital recorder that can play back eight tracks simultaneously. From recording to mastering, all the functions you need to create a song are provided. Preparations for Recording Make Connections (p.
- Page 55 Recording/Playback Switching to MTR Mode Press the [ ] button a number of times until the MTR indicator is lit. The BR-80 will enter MTR mode; the level meter screen will appear. Punch-in/out status Cursor Current Repeat time Status Measure Power supply status PEAK Indicator Rhythm tempo...
- Page 56 Recording/Playback Listen to the Demo Song The SD card included with the BR-80 contains demo songs. Here’s how to play back the demo songs. Press the [MENU] button. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “DEMOSONG,” The Menu screen will appear.
- Page 57 Recording/Playback Recording The BR-80 manages your recordings in units called “songs. ” If you want to create a new recording, you need to create a new song (SONG NEW). If you want to record additional material for a song that’s already saved in the BR-80, select that song (SONG SELECT).
- Page 58 Recording/Playback Press the [ENTER] button. Use the track buttons to select the recording track (p. 59). The song will be selected, and you’ll return to the Level Meter screen. Press the [ ] (REC) button to enter * The display will indicate “Keep power recording-standby mode.
- Page 59 Recording/Playback Selecting the Track(s) for Recording (REC TRACK) Select the track(s) on which you’ll record. Press a track button to select the track(s) to use for recording. The recording track level is shown in the level meter screen in the location circled below. If you press the [TR1/2] button, repeated pressing of the button allows you to cycle through the available choices, which are: track 1 (mono) track 2 (mono)
- Page 60 Recording/Playback Playback Playing Back Repeatedly Rewind Fast-forward (AB Repeat) By using the “repeat” function you can repeatedly play back a specified region. Stop Play Section to repeat Time Hold down the [ ] (STOP) button and press the [ ] button to return (Repeat End) (Repeat Start) to the beginning of the song.
- Page 61 Recording/Playback Re-Recording Only Over a Mistake (AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT) Press the [MENU] button. When recording, there may be times when you made a mistake or were unable to play Use the cursor buttons to move the as you intended. In such cases, you can use punch-in/out to re-record only the region cursor to “A.
- Page 62 Recording/Playback MEMO Recording After specifying the time in the procedure above, a “+” may appear In this example, we’ll explain how to to show that there is a discrepancy specify the auto punch-in/out locations between the actual current position and beforehand, and then re-record a specified the position displayed.
- Page 63 Track Settings (the Mixer Screen) The mixer screen lets you make settings for Adjusting the Volume each track. In the mixer screen, use the cursor [ Balance (TRACK LEVEL) ] buttons to move through the various settings in the following order. Here you can adjust the volume of each Screen Page...
- Page 64 Track Settings (the Mixer Screen) Use the dial to turn solo or mute on/ Adjusting the Stereo off. Position (TRACK PAN) MEMO You can press the cursor [ ] button to switch to the TRACK PAN screen. Here you can adjust the left/right position of each track.
- Page 65 Track Settings (the Mixer Screen) Adjusting the Reverb Making Detailed EQ Settings (REVERB SEND) Here you can adjust the depth of In the TRACK EQ screen, press the reverberation (reverb) for each track. [ENTER] button. A screen for detailed track EQ editing will appear.
- Page 66 Track Settings (the Mixer Screen) Use the cursor [ ] buttons to Indication Explanation select a parameter, and use the dial V-track containing recorded data to edit the value. V-track containing no recorded data Parameter Value TYPE ROOM, HALL, PLATE TIME 0.1 s–10.0 s What are V-Tracks?
- Page 67 Using Effects Guitar to Bass The BR-80 has independent processors for four different kinds of effects: insert effects, reverb (p. 65), track EQ (p. 64), and mastering effects (p. 81). Acoustic Simulator Effect Patches and Categories For Bass By calling up “effect patches, ” you can switch the effects used by the insert effect and the parameters of each effect.
- Page 68 Using Effects Selecting an Effect Here’s how to choose the effect that’s applied to the input from the GUITAR/MIC IN jack or built-in microphones. Press the [COSM] button. The effect patch select screen will appear. The effect will turn on/off each time you press the [COSM] button.
- Page 69 Using Rhythm The BR-80 provides a dedicated rhythm Creating a Rhythm generator that is separate from the audio tracks 1–8. Progression (EDIT) You can use this rhythm as a guide during recording, or create an original rhythm backing by arranging various internal It’s possible to use just a single pattern rhythms to match the structure of your as a metronome to provide a guide for...
- Page 70 Using Rhythm Use the cursor [ ] buttons to Parameter Explanation move the cursor to a pattern you’ve This specifies the tempo at placed. which the current pattern will play. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to TEMPO Range: 25.0–250.0 select a parameter.
- Page 71 Using Rhythm Use the cursor [ ] buttons to Press the [ENTER] button. move the cursor to “INSERT,” and The data will be deleted. press the [ENTER] button. Select the Fill and delete the pattern. A one-measure break will be inserted. Intro Fill Verse...
- Page 72 Using Rhythm Turn the dial to select a drum kit. Changing the Drum Sounds (Kit) Setting Explanation 1. STANDARD 1 Standard drum kits 2. STANDARD 2 A drum performance typically uses a drum set that contains a variety of percussion A drum kit with an instruments, such as kick drum and snare 3.
- Page 73 Using Rhythm Use the cursor [ ] buttons to 4,999 notes or less for all Number of note move the cursor to “SMF IMPORT,” patterns combined and press the [ENTER] button. MIDI channel Channel 10 only The corresponding note numbers are as shown in the chart below.
- Page 74 Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) Here’s how to copy or erase tracks, or Items Page import data from eBand mode or LIVE REC Cancelling an Operation mode. p. 78 (UNDO/REDO) MEMO The results of your track editing operations are saved to the song when Copying Track Data you return to the level meter screen.
- Page 75 Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) Use the cursor buttons and the dial to Parameter Explanation select the copy-source (SOURCE) and START copy-destination (DEST) track and V-track. Time or Specify the start of the copy measure source. Time or Specify the end of the copy measure source.
- Page 76 Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) Press the [ENTER] button. Moving Track Data The time setting screen will appear. (TRACK MOVE) This operation moves the data of the specified track. If recorded data exists at the destination of the move, it will be overwritten by the data that was moved.
- Page 77 Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) Use the cursor [ ] buttons and Exchanging Data the dial to select the erase-source track/V-track. (TRACK EXCHANGE) This operation exchanges data between two tracks. Example: Exchanging the entire contents of tracks 1 Press the [ENTER] button. and 2 The time setting screen will appear.
- Page 78 Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) Press the [ENTER] button. To import the data, press the [ENTER] button. The exchange will be carried out. A message will ask “Are you sure?” * The display will indicate “Keep power on!” while the data is being updated. If you decide to cancel the procedure, press Do not turn off the power while this the [EXIT] button.
- Page 79 Track Editing (TRACK EDIT) Returning to the Previous Canceling the Undo State (UNDO) (REDO) If you want to cancel the most recent If you want to cancel the previously recording or editing operation, execute performed Undo operation, execute Redo. Undo. Press the [MENU] button.
- Page 80 Mastering In the mixer screen (p. 63–p. 66), make Putting Multiple Tracks the desired playback track settings. Together (BOUNCE) Press the [MENU] button. The Menu screen will appear. Although the BR-80 allows the simultaneous playback of eight tracks, when you run out of tracks, the BR-80 also lets you copy the recordings of multiple tracks together onto one track (V-Track).
- Page 81 Mastering Make bounce settings. Mastering (MASTERING) Use the cursor [ ] buttons and the dial to select the item that you want to edit, This chapter explains the process of mixing and use the dial to edit the setting. down your recorded tracks onto WAV file and applying a “mastering effect”...
- Page 82 Mastering * The mastering effect provides 19 “preset Parameter Explanation patches” (P01–P19), 10 rewritable “user Specifies the location at which patches” (U01–U10), and 10 ”song mastering is to end. patches” (S01–S10) which are stored for each song. Specifies the volume of the WAV file that will be created by mastering.
- Page 83 Mastering Use the cursor [ ] buttons to Editing the Mastering move the cursor to each parameter, Effect Settings and use the dial to set the value of each effect parameter. If you want to save the current effect To create a new patch, choose the existing settings, proceed as described in “Saving patch that’s closest to what you have in the Mastering Effect Settings”...
- Page 84 Mastering Use cursor [ ] buttons and Saving the Mastering the dial to select the desired write- destination mastering effect. Effect Settings Once you’ve selected the destination Here’s how to assign a name (patch name) at which to write the mastering to the effect you’ve created, and save it as a effect, press the [ENTER] button.
- Page 85 Managing Your Songs (SONG) The BR-80 manages your recordings as Making Settings for a units called “songs. ” Song (SONG INFO) Press the [MENU] button. The Menu screen will appear. Here’s how to view or edit information about the song. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,”...
- Page 86 Managing Your Songs (SONG) Naming a Song Protecting a Song (SONG NAME) (SONG PROTECT) When you create a new song, it will You can protect the song data from being automatically be given a name such as rewritten (Song Protect). “SONG0001.
- Page 87 Managing Your Songs (SONG) Erasing a Song Copying a Song (SONG ERASE) (SONG COPY) Here’s how to erase a song. Here’s how to copy the currently selected song. NOTE To copy the song, press the [ENTER] Song data erased by the Song Erase button.
- Page 88 Managing Your Songs (SONG) Saving Space on the SD Card (SONG OPTIMIZE) When you perform track editing or punch- in/out, the previous data will remain on the SD card without being erased. This will reduce the available recording time. By executing the “Song Optimize” operation you can erase unneeded data from the memory card and increase the amount of space that’s available.
- Page 89 Practicing Along With a Completed Song (eBand Mode) Audio signal flow in eBand mode GUITAR/ SENS REC LEVEL MIC IN Effect Built-in Recorder microphones VOLUME PHONES/ LINE IN LINE OUT • The built-in microphones will turn off when you connect a cable to the GUITAR/MIC IN jack.
- Page 90 Procedural Flow in eBand Mode In eBand mode, you can record a guitar performance together with a backing song. This mode allows you to gain effective practice on your guitar---you can change the playback speed of a song or change the performance pitch, and you can make use of the Center Cancel function.
- Page 91 Playback/Recording Switching to eBand Mode Press the [ ] button a number of times until the eBand indicator is lit. The BR-80 will enter eBand mode, and the main screen will appear. During recording: length of recording While stopped, during playback: remaining recording time Level Meter Current time Power supply status...
- Page 92 Playback/Recording Playback Press the [ ] button. Rewind The song will play back. Play Fast-forward Press the [A B] button at the point where you want to start repeating (point A). Press the [A B] button at the point where you want to stop repeating (point B).
- Page 93 Playback/Recording Recording Here’s how the sounds you’re performing in Recording with the Built- eBand mode can be recorded as a separate eBand song. in Microphones Using the GUITAR/MIC IN If you want to use the built-in microphones, don’t connect anything to the GUITAR/MIC Jack for Recording IN jack.
- Page 94 Playback You can connect your guitar or microphone, Search Type Explanation and perform along with the song that’s Only short phrases (RHYTHM playing back. LOOP) contained on the card included with the BR-80 are listed. Selecting Songs (SONG) * By using the included RHYTHM eBand Song List Editor (p.
- Page 95 Playback Changing the pitch Changing the Song’s The PITCH parameter changes the key of the song. Speed or Pitch (SPEED) Parameter Explanation Here’s how to change the song’s playback Raises or lowers the pitch in speed (tempo) or pitch. semitone steps. SHIFT Range: -6–+7 Press the [TR3/4] (SPEED) button.
- Page 96 Playback Canceling Sounds in the Specifying the Type of Center (CENTER CANCEL) Playback (PLAY MODE) Here’s how you can minimize sounds that Here you can specify how the songs are localized at the center. will play back. You can choose the basic play mode in which the songs play Press the [TR5/6] (CENTER CANCEL) consecutively starting from the first song,...
- Page 97 Using Effects eBand mode provides two effects Apply Reverb processors (insert effect and reverb). Here’s how to make settings for the Selecting an Effect reverberation (reverb) that’s applied to the input from the GUITAR/MIC IN jack. Here’s how to choose the effect that’s Press the [COSM] button.
- Page 98 Other Functions Making Settings for a Parameter Explanation Stores the effect patch Song (SONG INFO) number in the song. PATCH SYNC If this is off, playback will use the current effect settings. Here’s how to view or edit information Specifies the key of the song. about the song.
- Page 99 Other Functions Use the cursor [ ] buttons to Erasing a Song move the cursor to “NAME,” and press the [ENTER] button. (SONG ERASE) The SONG NAME screen will appear. Here’s how to erase the currently selected song. Press the [MENU] button. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “SONG,”...
- Page 100 Other Functions Registering Your Precise Adjustment of 30 Favorite Songs the Repeat Segment (BEST 30 EDIT) (AB EDIT) Including your favorite songs, allows you to Here’s how to precisely adjust the start time always have the songs you want appear in and end time for AB Repeat.
- Page 101 Other Functions Using the Metronome Changing the Song and Effects Simultaneously In eBand mode you can sound a metronome while the song plays back. (PATCH SYNC) Press the [RHYTHM] button. The METRONOME screen will appear. Here’s how to set the BR-80 so the effect patch stored in a song is loaded automatically when you switch songs.
- Page 103 Other Convenient Functions Flow of audio signals during audio interface GUITAR/ SENS REC LEVEL Recorder MIC IN VOLUME Effect Built-in PHONES/ microphones LINE OUT LINE IN • In LIVE REC mode, you can only record via the stereo microphones that are built into the BR-80.
- Page 104 Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer Before Using USB Making Settings for USB Functionality This section explains how to make settings for the BR-80’s USB-related functionality. Make the settings that are appropriate for The BR-80 is equipped with a USB how you’re using the BR-80.
- Page 105 Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer LIVEREC folder Data Structure on the WAV/MP3 files used in LIVE REC mode are saved in this folder. If you place SD Card WAV/MP3 files from your computer in this folder, you’ll be able to play them back on the BR-80.
- Page 106 Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer To transfer files mastered in MTR mode Exchanging Songs with Double-click the “MASTERING” folder to see the WAV files saved in the folder. Your Computer Drag and drop the WAV files that you want to copy.
- Page 107 “BR Series Wave Converter” is on the your SD card. included SD card. The following types of song data will be For details on where to find “BOSS BR Series backed up. Wave Converter, ” refer to “ReadmeEN.txt” on • MTR Mode song data the included SD card.
- Page 108 Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer Back up or recover your data. Stop the connection between the BR- 80 and your computer. After carrying out the following procedure To back up on your personal computer, wait until the Double-click the “BR-80 eBand” icon (or the IDLING screen has reappeared on the BR-80.
- Page 109 Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer Using the BR-80 as an Using the BR-80 to Hear Songs Played Back by Your Audio Interface Computer If you’re using the BR-80 as an audio interface, set the BR-80’s USB mode to Here’s how audio played back by your AUDIO (p.
- Page 110 Detailed Effect Settings Use the cursor [ ] buttons to Editing the Insert Effect move the cursor to the effect whose parameters you want to edit, and Settings (EDIT) press the [ENTER] button. The parameter edit screen for that effect To create a new effect sound, choose an will appear.
- Page 111 Sound Modeling) move the cursor to the character that you want to edit. Composite Object Sound Modeling– or “COSM” for short–is BOSS/Roland’s Turn the dial to select the desired innovative and powerful technology character. that’s used to digitally recreate the...
- Page 112 Detailed Effect Settings Algorithm List For the insert effects, the available effects and the order in which they are connected (the algorithm) will differ for each category and patch. The BR-80 provides the following algorithms for various purposes. * The line or lines connecting the algorithm indicate whether the effect features mono (single line) or stereo (two lines).
- Page 113 Detailed Effect Settings 3. GUITAR TO BASS 5. STEREO MULTI Simulates the sound of a bass guitar. This effect is designed specifically for the built-in microphones. Obtain the sound of a bass guitar while playing an electric guitar. This algorithm connects six types of effect, all in full stereo.
- Page 114 Making Overall Settings Use the cursor [ ] buttons to Adjusting the Input select a parameter, and use the dial to edit the value. Sensitivity (INPUT) Parameter Explanation Here’s how to adjust the input sensitivity Adjusts the contrast of the LCD of the GUITAR/MIC IN jack/Built-in CONTRAST screen.
- Page 115 Making Overall Settings Viewing SD Card Usage Initializing an SD Card (SD INFO) (FORMAT) Here’s how to view the usage status of the NOTE SD card. • When you format a card, the entire contents of that card will be lost. Be sure Press the [MENU] button.
- Page 116 Making Overall Settings Use the cursor [ ] buttons to Initializing the Unit move the cursor to “SD FORMAT,” and press the [ENTER] button. (FACTORY RESET) Press the [ENTER] button once again. A message will ask “Are you sure?” Press the [MENU] button. To format the card, choose “YES”...
- Page 117 Making Overall Settings Auto Power Off Settings The BR-80 can turn off its power automatically. The power will turn off automatically when 30 minutes have passed since you last played or operated the unit. With the factory settings, this function is turned “ON”...
- Page 118 Tuning Your Instrument To turn off the tuner, press the [EXIT] The BR-80 provides a Chromatic Tuner function that makes it easy to tune an button. instrument. The built-in tuner supports guitar or bass guitar. MEMO Here’s how to tune your guitar. If you don’t want sound to be output during tuning, lower the [VOLUME] The inputs that can be tuned will depend...
- Page 119 Tuning Your Instrument If your instrument matches the displayed pitch If your instrument is sharp Repeat steps 1–3 to tune each string of your instrument. MEMO If you’re tuning a guitar that has a whammy bar, tuning one string might cause the other strings to drift out of tune.
- Page 121 Appendix...
- Page 122 Troubleshooting This section contains tips to help you solve problems. If this information does not help you solve the problem, please contact a customer service location listed at the end of this manual. Problems with the Power Supply Item Explanation Page •...
- Page 123 Troubleshooting Item Explanation Page The volume Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? – level of equipment Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor. connected to LINE IN jack or GUITAR/MIC Is the volume of your external device adjusted correctly? –...
- Page 124 Troubleshooting Problems with the SD Card Item Explanation Page Data on the SD card can be damaged due to the following reasons. Please format the SD card. • Could the power have been turned off during recording or playback? Data on the SD card p.
- Page 125 Error Message List An error message will appear in the display if you attempt to perform an invalid operation or if an operation could not be executed correctly. Take the appropriate action for the message that appears. Message Cause Action Page Already exists! There is a file of the same name.
- Page 126 Error Message List Message Cause Action Page Reduce the size of the file by, for example, The song is too long (the file size Data too long! using your computer to divide it into – is too large) to be played. smaller portions.
- Page 127 Error Message List Message Cause Action Page If you’re using the adaptor: It may be that the cable is broken or the – The internal power supply voltage adaptor is faulty. Please contact Roland Power down! has fallen below the allowable customer service or your dealer.
- Page 128 Specifications BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 : DIGITAL RECORDER Tracks: MTR Mode Simultaneously recording track: 2 V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) Tracks: 2 (stereo) eBand Mode Tracks Simultaneously recording track: 2 (stereo) Tracks: 2 (stereo) Simultaneously recording track: 2 LIVE REC Mode * Either the playback or the recording.
- Page 129 Specifications GUITAR/MIC IN jack: 1 M ohm (GUITAR/MIC SW = GUITAR) 6 k ohms (GUITAR/MIC SW = MIC) Input Impedance LINE IN jack: 10 k ohms Nominal Output Level PHONES/LINE OUT jack: -14 dBu Output Impedance PHONES/LINE OUT jack: 22 ohms Display Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots 24-bit/44.1 kHz USB-AUDIO (Hi-Speed USB)
- Page 130 Index [ ] button ........34 Effect ] button .
- Page 131 Index PLAY MODE SONG SELECT ........57 eBand Mode .
- Page 132 MEMO...
- Page 133 Roland Service Centers and Distributors Roland Service Centers and Distributors When you need repair service, access this URL and find your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country. http://roland.cm/service...
- Page 134 For EU Countries 产品中有害物质的名称及含量 有害物质 × × × × 本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制。 О: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。 ×: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572的限量要求。 （企业可在此处，根据实际情况对上表中打“×”的技术原因进行进一步说明。）...
- Page 135 For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement BR-80 Model Name : Digital Recorder Type of Equipment : Roland Corporation U.S. Responsible Party : 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : (323) 890-3700 Telephone : For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.