Roland MICRO BR BOSS DIGITAL RECORDER MICRO BR Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's Manual *04455301-03* 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2–3) and “IMPORTANT

10 Introducing the MICRO BR The MICRO BR is a mobile-sized, multitrack recorder designed for portability.The MICRO BR is a digital multitrack recorde

100 Section 6. Using USB The MICRO BR is equipped with a USB port for connecting the MICRO BR directly to computers, allowing you to carry out the fo

101 Section 6. Using USB Section 6 Use the USB cable to connect the MICRO BR to your computer.The end of the USB cable that is connected to the MICRO

102 Section 6. Using USB When you connect the MICRO BR via USB to your computer (p. 103, p. 106), a MICRO_BR icon will appear on your computer. * Wit

103 Section 6. Using USB Section 6 Do not perform any of the following actions while the MICRO BR is connected via USB.These operations may result in

104 Section 6. Using USB Copying an MP3/WAV file from your computer to the MICRO BR 1. From your computer, drag the MP3/WAV file into the MICRO BR’s

105 Section 6. Using USB Section 6 Backing up MICRO BR song data can be saved on your computer. 1. Drag the “ROLAND” folder to the computer’s folder

106 Section 6. Using USB With Windows 2000/Me 1. In My Computer, right-click on the “MICRO_BR” icon (or “Removable disk (?:)” icon) to “Eject” the di

107 Section 6. Using USB Section 6 Copying an MP3/WAV file from your computer to the MICRO BR 1. From your computer, drag the MP3/WAV file into the M

108 Section 6. Using USB Backing up MICRO BR song data can be saved on your computer. 1. Drag the “ROLAND” folder to the computer’s folder and drop i

109 Section 6. Using USB Section 6 The MICRO BR is compatible with song recording data produced by the BR-900CD and BR-600 (subsequently referred to

11 Introducing the MICRO BR Rhythm function There’s a convenient “rhythm function,” which provides a very useful way to capture phrases or song ideas

110 Section 7. Other Convenient Functions Depending on where the MICRO BR is situated, the display contents may be difficult to read. If this is the

111 Section 7. Other Convenient Functions Section 7 1. Hold down [EFFECTS] and press [RHYTHM]. fig.06-020 When the built-in tuner of the MICRO BR is

112 Section 7. Other Convenient Functions You can convert track data into an audio file (MP3/WAV formats), or use an audio file as track data.Here’s

113 Section 7. Other Convenient Functions Section 7 8. Use VALUE [-][+] to set the Type parameter to the desired type of file. You can choose either

114 Section 7. Other Convenient Functions 6. Press [TR4] (NEXT). The Import to setting screen appears. fig.06-020 7. Use CURSOR [ ][ ] and VALUE [-]

115 Section 7. Other Convenient Functions Section 7 1. Press [UTILITY]. 2. Press [TR4] (INI). The display will ask “Card Initialize?” fig.06-020 3. I

116 Section 7. Other Convenient Functions If a certain length of time has passed without any buttons being operated, the MICRO BR will dim the displa

117 Section 8 Section 8. Appendices Each of the preset Arrangement (except Metro4/4) is set so that a three-measure BREAK, followed by V1 (verse) com

118 Section 8. Appendices Preset Pattern List Pattern Name(Abbreviation shown in display)InitialTempoBeatMeasureIN V1 F1 V2 F2 E ROCK1130 4/4 1 2 2 2

119 Section 8 GT (GUITAR/BASS) Bank Effect Patch List No.Patch Name Algorithm 01SuperCln COSM GTR AMP02 MS Drive COSM GTR AMP03 MetlCore COSM GTR AMP

12 Introducing the MICRO BR It uses SD memory cards to store data for recording and playback.For a list of the SD memory cards checked for use with t

120 MC (MIC) BankLN (LINE) BankEX (EXTERNAL MIC) BankMT (MASTERING) Bank No.Patch Name Algorithm 01Ag LoCut VOCAL MULTI02 FarDista VOCAL MULTI03 Ag3B

121 Section 8 Parameter List • (*1) Stored in the Song. (If you want to save the settings as the currently selected song data, hold down and press

122 Song Parameter Phrase Trainer System ParameterRhythm ParameterArrangement Parameter Parameter Name (*1)Display Initial Value Valid Settings Song

123 Section 8 Troubleshooting If the MICRO BR does not function as you expect, please check the following points before assuming that a malfunction h

124 • Has the track level parameter been lowered? (p. 33)• Is the V-Track setting for a different V-Track? (p. 40)• Did you adjust the each Sns param

125 Section 8 Memory card data was damaged If memory card data has been damaged, the following causes are possible. Please initialize the card once a

126 Error Message If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could not be executed, the display will indicate an error message. Refer t

127 Section 8 are being recorded simultaneously.Solution 3: Reduce the Data Type (STD (LV1) or LONG (LV2)), and then try creating the song again. Eve

128 Stop Recorder! Cause: The operation you attempted cannot be done while the recorder is running (playing or recording). Solution: Press [STOP] to

129 Section 8 Specifications MICRO BR: Digital Recorder ● Tracks Track: 4V-Track: 32 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) * Up to 2 tracks can be recorded sim

13 Panel Descriptions fig.panel-L.eps 1. [POWER] This is the power button. It turns the power on/off. 2. [EXIT] Returns you to the previous screen, o

130 ● Nominal Input Level GUITAR IN jack: -20 dBuLINE IN/MIC jack: -10 dBu (LINE)LINE IN/MIC jack: -40 dBu (EXT MIC) ● Input Impedance GUITAR IN jack

131 Section 8 PANREV SendPAN PANTRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4EFFECTSCOMMENTSTrack SheetREV Send REV SendPANREV Send REV SendRHYTHMProjectSong Name

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133 Section 8 Index Numerics 0!A ... 59, 63, 77, 89, 98, 1123BAND COMP ... 6

134 Driver ... 100drum kit ...

135 Section 8 LONG ... 12, 38Loop Recording ...

136 Power Save ... 116Power Supply ... 130PREAMP

137 Section 8 Unformatted! ... 128Unsupported Card! ... 128Unsu

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To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below

14 Panel Descriptions 10. (Stop) Stops song recording or playback. 11. (Play) Plays the song. The display will indicate . 12. (Fast-Forward) Fast

Owner's Manual *04455301-03* 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2–3) and “IMPORTANT

15 Panel Descriptions fig.panel-L.eps 1. Mode Indicates the current mode. 2. Cursor This indicates the parameter that’s selected for adjustment. Use

16 Panel Descriptions 14. Battery Indication Indicates the amount remaining in the batteries when running on battery power. * Please be aware that th

17 Panel Descriptions fig.Disp-3mode.eps Unless we specify otherwise, the instructions in this owner’s manual assume you are looking at the Play scre

18 Panel Descriptions fig.panel-L.eps 1. DC IN (AC Adaptor) Jack An AC adaptor (PSA series, sold separately) can be connected here (p. 22). You can p

19 Panel Descriptions 3. INPUT LEVEL This dial adjust the input level. This specifies the volume of the input source. This will determine the level t

To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below

20 Getting ready to use the MICRO BR 1. Make sure that power is off. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove it. fig.bat

21 Getting ready to use the MICRO BR 928929930931fig.eject-sd-j.epsTo remove the memory cardPush it inward, and then release your finger.fig.sd-prote

22 Getting ready to use the MICRO BR Make connections as shown in the following diagram. Your equipment must be powered off when making connections.

23 Getting ready to use the MICRO BRfig.MEMO923• If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue

24 Getting ready to use the MICRO BR 921941942 1. Check the following points before you turn the power on. • Is the MICRO BR correctly connected to y

25 Quick Start Quick Start• This unit, in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that cou

26 Listening to the demo song When you turn on the power, the Play screen will be displayed.When the MICRO BR is shipped from the factory, a SD card

27 Listening to the demo song Quick Start You can use any of the following methods to change the current position within the song. Changing the curre

28 Creating a new song If the memory card contains more than one song, the most recently used song will be selected automatically. If you want to rec

29 Creating a new song Quick Start Here we explain how to select the audio source (input) that you want to record.As an example, we’ll explain how to

3 012c • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Ce

30 Creating a new song The MICRO BR contains three effect processors; insert effects, reverb, and mastering tool kit. Here we’re going to explain how

31 Creating a new song Quick Start The MICRO BR provides a dedicated rhythm track in addition to its audio tracks 1–4. For details, refer to “Section

32 Creating a new song Let’s try recording a performance. Hold down [EXIT] and press [UTILITY] several times to select normal recording mode. Make su

33 Creating a new song Quick Start Now let’s play back the performance you just recorded. Hold down and press Move the time location to 00:00:00-0

34 Using the MP3 player In addition to operating as a multi-track recorder, the MICRO BR can be switched to “MP3 mode” and used as an MP3 or WAV file

35 Using the MP3 player Quick Start MP3 mode includes a “Phrase Trainer” function that provides an effective way for you to practice a song. • The “T

36 Using the MP3 player Remove the central sound of the playback (e.g., vocals or guitar solos). This is helpful if you want to practice playing alon

37 Section 1 Operation Guide• This unit, in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that c

38 Section 1. Recording and playing back Make sure that the display does not indicate , (p. 42) or (p. 93).On the MICRO BR, each of your composit

39 Section 1. Recording and playing back Section 1 1. Press [INPUT]. 2. Press [TR1] (GTR)–[TR4] (EXT) to select the source (input) that you want to r

4 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

40 Section 1. Recording and playing back 6. Press CURSOR [ ]. You will return to the Play screen.Although the MICRO BR is a four-track multi-track re

41 Section 1. Recording and playing back Section 1 1. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons. 2. Use CURSOR [ ][ ] to access the Rec Track screen. fig.

42 Section 1. Recording and playing back 1. Simultaneously press [EXIT] and [UTILITY] several times to put the MICRO BR in Normal mode. Each time you

43 Section 1. Recording and playing back Section 1 1. Hold down and press . The time location will return to 00:00:00-00.0. 2. Press . Playback wi

44 Section 1. Recording and playing back 1. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons to select the track that you want to adjust. 2. Use CURSOR [ ][ ] to

45 Section 1. Recording and playing back Section 1 During recording, you may sometimes play a wrong note or be unsatisfied with your performance. In

46 Section 1. Recording and playing back 8. At the point where you want to begin re-recording, press . Punch-in will begin, and you’ll be in record

47 Section 1. Recording and playing back Section 1 8. Play back the song, and use the INPUT LEVEL dial to adjust the volume of the input source. List

48 Section 1. Recording and playing back 5. Press [TR1] several times to make “REC” appear for track 1. fig.Disp-RecTrack-1.eps Track 1 will be the r

49 Section 1. Recording and playing back Section 1 Occasionally when the recording you make doesn’t turn out as you wish, or the settings you make fo

5 Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper op

50 Section 1. Recording and playing back Although the MICRO BR allows the simultaneous playback of four tracks, when you run out of tracks, the MICRO

51 Section 1. Recording and playing back Section 1 fig.Disp-RHY-LEVEL100.eps If you don’t want to record the rhythm sound, press [TR1] to turn off th

52 Section 1. Recording and playing back Here’s how you can view detailed information about the song. You can also view the song’s data type and size

53 Section 2 Section 2. Editing These operations let you change the structure of your song by copying track data or moving it to another location.Thi

54 Section 2. Editing 1. Specify the units for the edit region. fig.Disp-TrEdit-function.epsfig.Disp-TrEdit-time.epsfig.Disp-TrEdit-meas.eps 2. Speci

55 Section 2. Editing Section 2 fig.Disp-TrEdit-repeat.eps * If you’re moving data, skip step 5.* If you’re erasing data, skip steps 4–5. 6. Press [T

56 Section 2. Editing 4. Specify the edit region as described in “The edit region and the number of copies” (p. 54). Specify the region that you want

57 Section 2. Editing Section 2 5. When you’ve finished setting the edit region, press TR4 [EXE]. The display will ask Erase OK? fig.Disp-Erase-OK.ep

58 Section 2. Editing This operation copies the currently selected song. 1. Press [UTILITY] then press [TR1] (SNG). 2. Press CURSOR [ ]. fig.Disp-uti

59 Section 2. Editing Section 2 When you perform track editing or punch-in/out, the previous data will remain on the memory card without being erased

6 Contents Introducing the MICRO BR ... 10 Main features...

60 Section 2. Editing Even after you’ve finished the work of creating a song, you could lose your song by accidentally recording over it or erasing i

61 Section 3 Section 3. Using effects The MICRO BR contains two effects processors (insert effects and reverb).You can use both the insert effects an

62 Section 3. Using effects On the MICRO BR, the patch bank is selected automatically according to the input source you’ve selected with the INPUT pa

63 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 fig.Disp-PREAMP-OnOff.eps 6. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to each parameter, and use VALUE [-] [+] to

64 Section 3. Using effects 6. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the patch number into which you want to write your edited patch. 7. Press [TR4] (YES). The

65 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 INPUT <REC DRY> This lets you monitor the sound that is processed through the insert effects, but record

66 Section 3. Using effects The algorithms (the available effects and their connection order) that can be used as the insert effects are shown below.

67 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 This compresses the overall output signal when the input volume level exceeds a set value. On/Off OFF, ON This

68 Section 3. Using effects A 4-band equalizer. On/Off OFF, ON This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off. Low Gain -20 – +20 (dB) This paramet

69 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 This creates a thicker sound by applying a delayed sound to the direct sound. On/Off OFF, ON This parameter tur

7 Adjusting the recording level ... 39Switching V-tracks...

70 Section 3. Using effects This divides the original sound into three frequency ranges: low, mid, and high. Gain -24 – +12 (dB) Sets the overall vol

71 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to

72 Section 3. Using effects Bright OFF, ON (with JC-120, CLEAN, CRUNCH, BLUES, BG LEAD)Turns the bright setting on/off.This simulates the characteris

73 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. Pan cyclically moves the stereo position between l

74 Section 3. Using effects Here we will explain how to edit the reverb settings (parameters).For details on the reverb parameters, refer to “Reverb

75 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 1. Press [INPUT]. 2. Press the [TR1]–[TR4] button for the input source whose reverb depth you want to adjust. 3

76 Section 3. Using effects You can apply the “Mastering Tool Kit” to those two tracks (or stereo) to optimize the level (volume) of your completed s

77 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 8. Press [EXIT] to return to the mastering screen. 9. Hold down and press . Move to the beginning of the son

78 Section 3. Using effects If you want to create new settings, select the existing patch that’s closest to what you have in mind, then modify (edit)

79 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 Here’s how you can assign a name (patch name) to the kit settings you’ve edited, and save them as a new patch.

8 Mastering procedure... 76Editing the Mastering Tool Kit setti

80 Section 3. Using effects The Mastering Tool Kit’s algorithms are composed from the following effects. INPUT3BAND COMPMIXERLIMITEROUTPUT This compr

81 Section 3. Using effects Section 3 Hi Ratio 1:1.00 – 1:16.0, 1:INF This sets the ratio of suppression of the upper-range output when the input lev

82 Section 4. Using rhythm The MICRO BR provides a dedicated rhythm track in addition to its audio tracks 1–4.You can play rhythms as a guide during

83 Section 4. Using rhythm Section 4 What is an arrangement? You could let a certain pattern repeat endlessly and practice along with it, just as tho

84 Section 4. Using rhythm A drum kit is a collection of rhythm instrument sounds used to play arrangements and patterns. The MICRO BR contains nine

85 Section 4. Using rhythm Section 4 Here’s how to select a desired pattern and play it repeatedly. 1. Press [RHYTHM]. The rhythm screen appears. 2.

86 Section 4. Using rhythm 1. Press [RHYTHM]. The rhythm screen appears. 2. Press [TR1] to turn on the rhythm. The “RHYTHM” indication appear, and rh

87 Section 4. Using rhythm Section 4 If you want to specify a different pattern that will play from Step number 2 or later, continue with the followi

88 Section 4. Using rhythm Here’s how to insert a new step at the current step. fig.04-550 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of “Specifying the pattern fo

89 Section 4. Using rhythm Section 4 You can freely assign a name of up to eight characters to each song arrangement. 1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of

9 Regarding the backed-up data... 102Notes on Using USB ...

90 Section 4. Using rhythm Here’s how to select a desired arrangement and play it. 1. Press [RHYTHM]. The rhythm screen appears. 2. Press [TR2] to ma

91 Section 5 Section 5. Using MP3 player MP3 is an audio file format that is commonly used in portable audio players and to distribute music over the

92 Section 5. Using MP3 player • Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in p

93 Section 5. Using MP3 player Section 5 Press [MP3/TRAINER] to enter MP3 mode; the display will indicate (the MP3 screen). fig.Disp-mp3-mode.eps 1

94 Section 5. Using MP3 player The “repeat” function lets you play back a specified region repeatedly. fig.01-570 1. Press [MP3/TRAINER]. Switches to

95 Section 5. Using MP3 player Section 5 MP3 mode includes a “Phrase Trainer” function that provides an effective way for you to practice a song. You

96 Section 5. Using MP3 player The Center Cancel function allows you to remove the central sound of the playback (e.g., vocals or guitar solos). This

97 Section 5. Using MP3 player Section 5 Here’s how you can record the sound from the inputs directly as MP3 or WAV format data. 1. Press [MP3/TRAINE

98 Section 5. Using MP3 player You can erase an MP3/WAV file that was saved in the MP3 folder. 1. Press [MP3/TRAINER] to MP3 mode. Switches to MP3 mo

99 Section 5. Using MP3 player Section 5 1. Press [MP3/TRAINER]. Switches to MP3 mode; the display will indicate (the MP3 screen). 2. Use VALUE [-]