Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD - Manual (Page 122)

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Using the Rhythm
Selecting patterns
This selects the pattern to be played with the Rhythm.
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-203d
2. Select a pattern.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
P001–P327: Preset patterns 1–327
S001–S100: Song patterns 1–100
3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
Performing patterns
1. Make sure performance of the song is stopped, then
press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-204d
2. Select a pattern.
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the Preset/Song and number.
3. Move the RHYTHM fader to the positions shown in the
figure below.
fig.03-203
4. Press [PLAY].
The selected pattern is performed.
No sound plays if “BREAK” is selected for the pattern.
Changing the tempo of the
arrangements or patterns
You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or
pattern being played by carrying out the following
procedure while the Play screen is displayed.
* The arrangement’s tempo setting is temporarily disabled.
1. Press [CURSOR] and align the cursor up with
“TEMPO” in the display.
2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the tempo.
fig.03-205d
* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change
the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to p. 123.
* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.
Tapping to change the tempo of
the arrangements or patterns
You can temporarily change the tempo of the arrangement or
pattern by the timing with which you press [TAP].
Tap on [TAP] four or more times to change the tempo of the
arrangement or pattern. The tempo becomes that in which
you tapped.
fig.03-206
* The change in tempo is only temporary. If you want to change
the arrangement’s actual tempo, refer to p. 123.
* Tempos cannot be saved to patterns.
P: Preset / S: Song
Pattern
Name
Number
Tempo