Owner’s Manual G601738001 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm.Before using this unit, carefully read the sect
10ContentsChapter 10 Using USB ...133Before you use USB ...
100TSC patch editingEdit procedure1. Press [TSC].The TSC patch edit screen appears.fig.05-010d2. Move the cursor to the TSC patch number, and select t
101TSC patch editingChap. 6 Stereo equalizer parameters Ambience/Reverb parametersParameter/RangeExplanationOn/OffOFF, ON Stereo EQ on/offInput Gain-2
102TSC patch editingSize1–10 Size of the room being simulatedER Level0–100 Volume of the early reflectionsDensity0–100 Density of the early reflection
103Chap. 6Saving/Copying a TSC patchIf you want to save a TSC patch you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user patch.If you re-select a TSC
104Saving/Copying a TSC patchCopying a TSC patch1. In the TSC patch edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER].The TSC patch copy screen
105Chapter 7Creating an original kit(Kit Edit)Kit Edit lets you choose sounds and make settings for the drum part and for the bass part, and store you
106Editing a kitHere’s the procedure for editing a kit.fig.06-010* When shipped from the factory, the user kits contain the same settings as the prese
107Editing a kitChap. 7 PAD (Edits for each key pad (Pad Parameters))fig.06-040dTo select the key pad you want to edit, proceed as follows:1. Press [
108Editing a kit INS. FXThree separate effects—KICK, SNARE, and OTHERS—are provided for the instruments.* The KICK and SNARE effects are monaural, an
109Editing a kitChap. 7COMP (Compressor)This effect compresses the volume of the input signal. It can also be used as a limiter to suppress only the p
11Main features High-quality sounds● Cutting-edge, high-quality wavesThe DR-880 makes it easy for you to play rhythm patterns using drum and bass. It
110Editing a kitEditing the Bass part1. Use [CURSOR] / to select the desired edit screen.2. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit,
111Editing a kitChap. 7 INS. FX (insert effect for the Bass part)* This effect is monaural.fig.06-310fig.06-110dCOMP (Compressor)This effect makes th
112Editing a kitAMP SIM (Bass amp simulator)This effect uses COSM technology to simulate the response of a bass amp.fig.06-130dParameter/RangeExplanat
113Chap. 7Saving/Copying a kitIf you want to save a kit you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user kit.If you re-select a kit, change patter
114Saving/Copying a kitCopying a kit1. In the first kit edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER].The kit copy screen appears.fig.06-16
115Chapter 8Convenient function/System settings
116FAVORITE functionYou can register your favorite patterns/songs/effect patches to one of the FAVORITE buttons so that they can be recalled simply by
117FAVORITE functionChap. 8Registering a favorite1. While pattern/song playback is stopped, hold down [SHIFT] and press FAVORITE [BANK].The Write Favo
118Saving all current settingsHere’s how you can save (write) all the following currently selected settings.If you’ve been editing these settings in p
119Chap. 8System settingsAdjusting the output signal (Output Setting)Here you can make final settings before the signal is sent from MASTER OUT.1. Pre
12Main features Guitar/bass inputThe DR-880 provides a guitar/bass input jack and built-in high-quality multi-effects, including a COSM AMP effect. Y
120System settingsWhen the currently setting have been saved, the message will disappear.* Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Y
121System settingsChap. 8Using foot switchesYou can connect up to foot switches (such as the FS-6, FS-5U: sold separately) to the rear panel CTL 1, 2
122System settings1. From the pattern or song play screen, press [EDIT].The edit menu screen appears.2. Move the cursor to the “FOOT SWITCH” icon, and
123System settingsChap. 8Adding a count-inIf you add a count-in as described below, pressing [ ] will play a count-in before pattern/song playback beg
124System settings4. When you’ve made the setting, press [EXIT].The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the currently setting will be saved.When
125Chapter 9Using MIDIAbout MIDIMIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a universal standard that allows electronic musical instruments and com
126Playing the DR-880 from an external MIDI device/Playing an external MIDI device from the DR-880You can play the DR-880 by sending it performance da
127Playing the DR-880 from an external MIDI device/Playing an external MIDI device from the DR-880Chap. 9Performance data used by the DR-880Note messa
128Synchronizing the DR-880 with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencerYou can make the DR-880 play in synchronization with a digital recorder, MIDI seq
129Synchronizing the DR-880 with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencerChap. 95. When you’ve made the setting, press [EXIT].The message “Now writing...”
13Front and Rear PanelsFront Panelfig.001-0101. GUITAR/BASS INPUT KnobAdjusts the level of the guitar or bass connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack.
130Recording an external MIDI device’s performance on the DR-880Your performance on an external MIDI keyboard or MIDI pads can be recorded on the DR-8
131Chap. 9Transmitting a DR-880 bulk dump/Receiving a bulk dump back to the DR-880“Bulk Dump” refers to the process of sending DR-880 data to a MIDI s
132Transmitting a DR-880 bulk dump/Receiving a bulk dump back to the DR-8805. Press [ENTER].The message “Now dumping...” will appear, and the bulk dum
133Chapter 10Using USBIf you use a USB cable to connect between the DR-880’s USB connector and your computer, you’ll be able to do the following thing
134Before you use USBSupported operating systems* If you’re importing SMF data or backing up/recovering data, the standard driver provided by the oper
135Chap. 10Importing SMF data to create a patternYou can create a pattern by importing SMF (Standard MIDI File) data from your computer.The following
136Importing SMF data to create a pattern8. Press [ENTER].When connection with the PC has been established, the message will displayed “1.Copy one SMF
137Importing SMF data to create a patternChap. 10Macintosh users1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer.2. With playback stopped, pr
138Backing up the DR-880’s dataWindows users1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer.2. With playback stopped, press [EDIT].The edit
139Backing up the DR-880’s dataChap. 10Windows 2000/Me users1) Right-click the “BOSS_DR-880” icon (or the “Removable disk (*:)” icon) in My Computer,
14Front and Rear Panelsfig.001-01010.PAD ButtonUse this button to switch pad banks.11.CURSOR ButtonsUse these buttons to move the cursor.12.SHIFT Butt
140Backing up the DR-880’s data5. Double-click the “BOSS_DR-880” icon.The files from the DR-880 will be displayed on the computer.6. Copy the files to
141Chap. 10Reading backup data back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover)Windows users1. Use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer.
142Reading backup data back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover)If you press [EXIT] without performing step 8, the message “Disconnect, OK?” is
143Chap. 10Exchanging MIDI messages with your computer (MIDI Communication)Driver installation and settingsIn order to allow MIDI communication betwee
145Appendices
146Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset)You can restore the DR-880 to the condition it was in when it left the factory. This operation is cal
147AppendicesTroubleshootingProblems with the soundNo sound❐ Could the MASTER VOLUME be set to the minimum? (p. 13)❐ Could the PART LEVEL DRUM knob be
148Message ListBuffer full!Cause 1: Too many MIDI messages were received all at once, and the DR-880 was unable to process all of them.Action 1:Reduce
149AppendicesParameter ListPatternSongSystemParameter Range Reset ValuePattern name 14 charactersINFOBeat 2/4–8/4, 4/8–16/84/4Measures1–999 4Tempo 20–
15Front and Rear Panels24.KEY ButtonUse this button to change the playback key of a song or pattern.25.TEMPO (TAP) ButtonUse this button to specify th
150Parameter ListLCDContrast 1–16 9PADPad Sens 0–10 5MASTER TUNEMastr Tune 435–445 Hz 440 HzFOOT SWITCHSw. 1–Sw. 4START, STOP, RESET, START/STOP, RST+
151AppendicesPreset Data ListInstrumentNo. NameKick001 Dry Kick 1002 Dry Kick 2003 Dry Kick 3004 Dry Kick 4005 Dry Kick 5006 Dry Kick 6007 Rock Kick10
152Preset Data List170 Wild Stick171 Stdio1Stck172 Stdio2Stck173 Reg.Stick174 Soft Stick175 Side Stick176 R&B Stick1177 R&B Stick2Tom178 Dry 1
153Preset Data ListAppendices354 WoodBlockH355 WoodBlockL356 Mute Cuica357 Open Cuica358 TriangleMt359 TriangleOp360 Tambourin1361 Tambourin2362 Shake
154Preset Data ListKitNo. NameP001 Studio 1P002 Studio 2P003 Studio 3P004 Studio 4P005 Studio 5P006 Studio 6P007 Studio 7P008 Comp StudioP009 Total Co
155Preset Data ListAppendicesTSC PatchNo. NameP01 AMBIENCE 1P02 AMBIENCE 2P03 AMBIENCE 3P04 SMALL ROOMP05 MEDIUM ROOMP06 RICH ROOMP07 SMALL HALLP08 WA
156Preset Data ListPatternNo. Name Category001 Cool Groove Rock002 Shuffle FunkShuffle Funk003 Heavy RockHeavy Rock004 Foxy Rock Rock005 Latin Pop Lat
157Preset Data ListAppendices121 Alt Rock 2Alt Rock122 Alt Rock 3123Human Beat BoxPop124 My Face Pop125 Pickup126 Way Pop127 6/8 Pop128 Cool Pop 1129
158Preset Data List250 Jazz Waltz 1Jazz Waltz251 Jazz Waltz 2252 Jazz Waltz 3253 6/8 JazzJazz Ballad254 Jazz Ballad255 Mid Blues 1Jazz Blues256 Mid Bl
159Preset Data ListAppendices379 R&B 1R&B Dance380 R&B 2381 R&B 3382 R&B 4383 R&B 5384 R&B 6385 R&B 7386 R&B 8387
16Front and Rear PanelsRear Panelfig.001-0201. AC IN (AC adaptor) JackConnect the included BRC-series AC adaptor to this jack.Never connect any AC ada
160Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber:VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeTransmitted Recognized RemarksDefaultChangedDefaultMessagesAlteredTr
161AppendicesProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemRealtimeAuxMessagesNotes: True Number: Song Position: Song Select: Tune Request: Clock: Co
162SpecificationsDR-880: Dr.RhythmMaximum Polyphony32 voices* Depending on the bass tone used, maximum polyphony may be lower.InstrumentsDrum: 440Bass
163IndexSymbols*TMP ... 87, 100, 106, 110AAC IN ...
164IndexFILL IN ... 15, 60, 70Fill-In ...
165IndexOOCT ... 56OCT. SHIFT ...
166IndexSTRAIGHT ... 72Sync Mode ...
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Owner’s Manual G601738001 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm.Before using this unit, carefully read the sect
17Before you begin playingThe DR-880 does not contain an amp or speakers. In order to produce sound, you’ll need to connect an amp or audio system, or
18Before you begin playing* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid app
19Before you begin playingThe following appears in the display, and the unit switches to performance mode. The screen that appears at that point is ca
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20Before you begin playingDepending on the location in which the DR-880 is placed, you may find the display difficult to read. If so, adjust the contr
21Quick Start
22Listening to the demo songLet’s start by listening to a demo song that shows off the capabilities of the DR-880.fig.003-0101Make sure that the Patte
23Quick StartUsing the key pads to play soundsHere’s how to use the key pads to play the DR-880’s built-in sounds.fig.003-0301Strike the key pads.The
24Playing the patternsThe DR-880 contains 500 preset patterns and 500 user patterns.Here’s how to play these patterns to hear how they sound.fig.003-0
25Playing the patternsQuick Start* If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the pattern number will change in steps of ten.* You can hol
26Playing the patternsHere’s how to change the playback tempo of the pattern.fig.003-0601Press [TEMPO (TAP)].The tempo setting screen appears.fig.003-
27Playing the patternsQuick StartHere’s how to change the playback key (pitch) of a pattern. This function is called “key shift.”fig.003-0901Press [KE
28Playing the patternsEven when using the same pattern, you can change the mood (the performance and the way it is played) of the pattern by altering
29Playing the patternsQuick StartFollowing preset kits P001–P100 you can also select from user kits U001–U100.* If you turn the VALUE dial while holdi
3 012b •Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Cen
30Playing the patternsTotal Sound Control (abbreviated as TSC) is a function that gives you overall control of the tone and ambience.Settings for tone
31Playing the patternsQuick StartFollowing preset patches P01–P20 you can also select from user kits U01–U20.* If you turn the VALUE dial while holdin
32Playing your guitar/bass along with patternsHere’s how to connect your guitar/bass to the DR-880 and play along with the patterns.fig.003-1501Connec
33Playing your guitar/bass along with patternsQuick StartThe DR-880 provides numerous effects created especially for guitar/bass, and a wide variety o
34Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns* If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the patch number will change in steps of ten.*
35Chapter 1An overviewof the DR-880This chapter explains the overall structure of the DR-880, and explains the basic operation. By reading this chapte
36DR-880 Application Guide (from pattern creation to playback)EZ Compose (p. 68)Groove Modify (p. 71)Realtime/Step Recording (p. 52)SMF Import (p. 135
37DR-880 Application Guide (from pattern creation to playback)Chap. 1By using the EZ Compose function you can create original patterns very easily. Yo
38Patterns and SongsPatternsOn the DR-880, 2–4 measures worth of rhythm performance data designed to be played back repeatedly is called a “pattern.”A
39Patterns and SongsChap. 1 Chord conversions (Arrange)The DR-880 has an “Arrange” function.This function converts the bass performance data so that
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
40Patterns and SongsAbout kitsThe DR-880 contains 440 instruments (drum sounds) and 40 bass tones (bass sounds). From these, collections of 60 instrum
41Patterns and SongsChap. 1Pad bankThe instruments (drum sounds) of a kit are organized into three groups with twenty instruments in each group.These
42Patterns and SongsAbout TSC (Total Sound Control)Total Sound Control (abbreviated as TSC) is a feature that gives you overall control of the tonal c
43Chap. 1Guitar/Bass sectionThe DR-880 provides a guitar/bass input jack, letting you play your guitar/bass along with the rhythm performance.A dedica
44Signal flow (until the sound is output)The following diagram shows the signal flow from the drum part, bass part, and the sound from the GUITAR/BASS
45Signal flow (until the sound is output)Chap. 1Output jacksThe DR-880 provides MASTER OUT, INDIVIDUAL A/B, and DIGITAL OUT output jacks.MASTER OUTThe
46Common operations and screen indicationsSwitching the Pad BankPad BankYou can press [PAD] to select among the DRUM 1–3 pad banks; the current pad ba
47Common operations and screen indicationsChap. 1When “ ” or “ ” symbols appear at the left of the screen, it means that additional parameters that co
49Chapter 2Patterns (playing, recording, editing)Pattern mode is where you play, create, or edit patterns.With the Play screen displayed and playback
5 IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or
50Playing a pattern1. Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern you want to play.* If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “
51Playing a patternChap. 2Switching the displayYou can switch the pattern play screen between the “chord progression display” (4 measures x 3 lines/2
52Recording a patternRealtime recording and Step recordingRealtime recordingIn this method, you strike the key pads while listening to a metronome, an
53Recording a patternChap. 2<2> Making basic settings for the patternHere you will make basic settings for the pattern, such as the time signatu
54Recording a pattern<3-1> Using realtime recording1. Switch to a pad bank or the bass pads, depending on the part you want to record.To record
55Recording a patternChap. 2* Nothing is recorded when you strike the key pads during rehearsal.When you’re finished rehearsing, press [REC] so the bu
56Recording a pattern(2) OCT (Bass part)This indicates the state of the bass pads.NORM: Normal state.-1: The bass tone will be one octave lower.+1:
57Recording a patternChap. 2(6) PAD (Drum part)This shows the pad bank, pad number, and name of the instrument that is recorded at the currently selec
58Recording a pattern(1) POSITIONThis shows the currently selected recording position in “measure:beat:clock” units. You can move the cursor to this i
59Recording a patternChap. 26. Specify the position at which you want to record a chord.Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the step at which you want to
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60Recording a pattern<5> Recording a fill-inYou can choose from a variety of fill-ins and add them to the currently selected pattern.1. Select t
61Chap. 2Pattern editing (Pattern Edit)Copying a portion of a pattern (Copy Measure)Here’s how to copy a portion of the currently selected pattern (or
62Pattern editing (Pattern Edit)4. To execute with the specified settings, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT].The message “Now working...” will ap
63Pattern editing (Pattern Edit)Chap. 24.To insert blank measures as you specified, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT].The message “Now working...
64Pattern editing (Pattern Edit)Deleting unwanted measures (Delete Measure)Here’s how to delete unwanted measures from the currently selected pattern.
65Chap. 2Saving a patternIf you want to keep a pattern you’ve created or edited, you must carry out the “Write” operation to write (store) the pattern
66Copying/Erasing a patternCopying a pattern1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “COPY” icon and press [ENTER].* If there is an
67Chapter 3EZ Compose/Groove ModifyWhat is EZ Compose?“EZ Compose” is a group of functions that lets you create a pattern simply by making a few setti
68Using EZ ComposeCreating a patternEZ Compose lets you select a favorite pattern for each group of sounds, and combine them to create your new patter
69Using EZ ComposeChap. 3Adding a chord progressionHere’s how to select a favorite chord progression from various preset chord progressions, so that t
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70Using EZ ComposeAdding a fill-inYou can choose from a variety of fill-ins and add them to the currently selected pattern.1. Press EZ COMPOSE [FILL I
71Chap. 3Using Groove ModifyApplying volume changes (Velocity Modify)Here’s how you can add accents and expression to the pattern to create realistic
72Using Groove Modify7. To execute with the specified settings, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT].8. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to
73Using Groove ModifyChap. 3Creating a shuffle rhythmYou can create a “shuffle” rhythm by shifting the timing at which the backbeats of the pattern ar
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75Chapter 4Song (record/edit/play)You’ll use Song mode to record, edit, and play songs.With the Play screen displayed and playback stopped, press [SON
76Recording a songTo record a song, you use “step recording” to specify each pattern in the desired playback order.Before you begin recordingHere’s th
77Recording a songChap. 45. When you’re finished editing, press [EXIT].<3> Step-recording your song1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cur
78Recording a song4. Repeat step 3 as many times as necessary.• You can insert a pattern at an already-recorded step; refer to “Inserting a pattern in
79Chap. 4Saving your songIf you want to save a song you recorded or edited, you must “Write” it as a user song.If you re-select the song or turn off t
8 Contents Chapter 4 Song (record/edit/play) ...75 Recording a song ...
80Copying/Clearing a songCopying a song1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “COPY” icon and press [ENTER].* If there is an edited s
81Chap. 4Playing a song1. Access the song play screen.2. Use the VALUE dial to select the song you want to play.* If there is an edited song that has
82Playing a songChanging the playback keyYou can change the key (pitch) at which the song plays. This function is called “Key Shift.”1. Press [KEY].Th
83Playing a songChap. 4Switching the displayYou can switch the song play screen between the “chord progression display” (four measures x 3/two measure
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85Chapter 5Playing your guitar/bassConnecting your guitar/bassAdjusting the volume of your guitar/bassUse the GUITAR/BASS INPUT knob to adjust the vol
86Using effectsSwitching effect patches1. Press [EFFECT].The guitar effects edit screen appears.fig.04-050d2. Move the cursor to the effect patch numb
87Using effectsChap. 5Parameter edit screenfig.04-070d(6) Effect block diagram (algorithm)Use [CURSOR] / to switch to the parameter edit screen for
88Saving/Copying an Effect patchIf you want to save an effect patch you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user patch.If you re-select an eff
89Saving/Copying an Effect patchChap. 5Copying an effect patch1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER].The ef
99ContentsChapter 7 Creating an original kit (Kit Edit) ...105Editing a kit ...
90Using the Tuner/Expression pedalTuning your guitar/bassThe DR-880 contains a chromatic tuner that you can use to tune your guitar/bass connected to
91Using the Tuner/Expression pedalChap. 5 Changing the reference pitch of the tuner* The reference pitch of the tuner is shared with the DR-880’s mas
92Guitar effects parameter listGTR MULTI (Guitar multi)fig.04-200 FXBASS MULTIfig.04-210 FX ACO (Acoustic) MULTIfig.04-220Effect PageGUITAR AMP/ACOU
93Guitar effects parameter listChap. 5Description of the effects GUITAR AMP/ACOUSTIC SIM (Guitar amp/Acoustic simulator)COSM technology is used to sim
94Guitar effects parameter list COMPRESSOR: GTR MULTIThis effect produces long sustain by making the volume of the input signal more uniform. You can
95Guitar effects parameter listChap. 5 PHASERBy adding a phase-shifted version of the guitar sound, this effect creates a phase shifting effect that
96Guitar effects parameter list DELAYThis adds a delayed version of the guitar/bass sound, making the sound richer or creating a distinctive echo-lik
97Guitar effects parameter listChap. 5 BASS AMP SIM (Bass amp simulator)This uses COSM technology to simulate the response of various bass amps. T-W
98Guitar effects parameter list ACOUSTIC PROCESSORThis effect can be applied to the sterile-sounding output from the pickup of an electro-acoustic gu
99Chapter 6Editing the TSC settingsYou can edit the settings of the “stereo three-band equalizer” and “ambience/reverb” provided by the TSC section, a
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