Boss Audio Systems DR-670 - Manual (Page 6)

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Contents
Main Features ......................................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................. 10
Panel Descriptions ............................................................................... 12
Front Panel................................................................................................................. 12
Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 14
Quick Start ............................................................................................ 16
Install batteries .......................................................................................................... 16
Making Connections................................................................................................. 17
Turning On the Power ............................................................................................. 18
Turning Off the Power ...................................................................................... 18
Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ................................................ 19
Listen to the Demo Song.......................................................................................... 20
Using the Key Pads to Play Sounds ....................................................................... 21
Specialized Performance Techniques (Roll)................................................... 22
Adding Character to Performances (Flam).................................................... 23
Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Drum Banks) ............................. 24
Playing Bass Sounds.......................................................................................... 25
Performing Rhythm Patterns .................................................................................. 26
Selecting and Performing Patterns.................................................................. 26
Selecting and Performing Patterns (DPP Function) ..................................... 28
Adjusting the Tempo......................................................................................... 30
Changing the tempo using the Tap Tempo function ................................... 31
Inserting Fill-Ins................................................................................................. 32
Using the Foot Switches.................................................................................... 34
Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching Drum Kits)........... 36
Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and Songs............ 38
How the Work Progresses ....................................................................................... 38
About Operational Modes....................................................................................... 40
Drum Kits and Pad Performances.......................................................................... 42
Drum Kits............................................................................................................ 42
Pad Performances .............................................................................................. 43
How to View the Scale/Pattern Display ............................................................... 44
Pattern Display................................................................................................... 44
Switching the Instrument ................................................................................. 44
Scale Display ...................................................................................................... 45
Changing the Scale ............................................................................................ 45
Using [SHIFT]............................................................................................................ 46
Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) .............................. 47
Playing Sounds with the Key Pads ........................................................................ 47
Selecting a Drum Kit ......................................................................................... 47
Selecting the Drum Bank .................................................................................. 47
Playing the Bass Sounds ................................................................................... 47
Changing the Bass Pitch (Fret Shift) ............................................................... 48
Playing with Special Performance Techniques .................................................... 48
Playing Rolls....................................................................................................... 48
Playing Flams ..................................................................................................... 48
Playing Patterns ........................................................................................................ 49