Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD - Manual (Page 114)

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Fixing the Pitch of Vocals (Pitch Correction)
Using the Pitch Correction
Let’s now use the BR-900CD’s pitch correction feature to
clean up some mistakes in a solo vocal part.
Using this feature, we will be able to correct pitches in real
time and in semitone units.
1. Before using pitch correction, record a solo vocal track
to work with.
2. Press [REC MODE] several times until the BOUNCE
indicator lights up.
The BR-900CD will now enter Bounce mode.
3. Press [PITCH CORRECTION].
This button will light up to indicate that the Pitch
Correction is turned on.
The Pitch Correction patch selection screen will appear.
fig.35-06d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“LOCAT,” and press [ENTER].
fig.35-08d
5. Use TIME/VALUE dial to select the track containing
the solo vocal recording.
The following tracks can be selected at this time:
Tracks 1 through 6, Tracks 7/8
6. Start playback on the BR-900CD.
Pitches will be corrected in the solo vocal part as it is
played. Listen to the part to confirm that it is now
completely in tune, and if necessary, adjust the volume
of the part using the corresponding track fader.
Press [STOP] to end playback.
7. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the patch number
and select a patch using the TIME/VALUE dial.
“Pitch Correction Patch List” (p. 205)
8. Press a track button to select the track for recording the
corrected vocal part.
The track button will turn red and start flashing to
indicate selection as the recording track.
9. Move the faders for all tracks except the track
containing the solo vocal recording all the way down.
Note that this also applies to the Rhythm fader.
10. Press [ZERO] to jump to the start of the song and then
press [REC].
[REC] will turn red and start to flash, indicating that the
BR-900CD is now ready for recording.
11. Press [PLAY].
Both [PLAY] and [REC] will light up and recording will
start. The solo part will be played and any incorrect
pitches will be fixed. At the same time, the corrected part
will be recorded on the selected track.
12. Press [STOP] at the point where you want to stop
recording.
The BR-900CD will stop playback.
13. Press [ZERO] to jump to the start of the song once again
and then start playback of the recorded track.
Move the fader for the track containing the original vocal
part all the way down, and raise the fader for the track
containing the corrected vocal part to an appropriate
point. As you listen to the corrected part, confirm
whether or not you are happy with the corrections.
If you do not like the way the vocal part was corrected, use
Undo (p. 57) to cancel the recording.
14. After you have completed entering the settings, press
[EXIT] repeatedly to return to the Play screen.