Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD - Manual (Page 126)

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Creating Original Patterns
When creating a Rhythm arrangement by stringing together
Rhythm patterns, there may be times when you do not find
anything suitable among the preset Rhythm patterns, or
when you want to get a Rhythm pattern that sounds exactly
the way you want. In such cases, you can create your own
original Rhythm patterns.
There are three ways to create Rhythm patterns.
Realtime Recording
In Realtime Recording, you record while tapping the TRACK
buttons in time with the metronome. Rhythm patterns are
played back repeatedly, and the data being input is mixed in
with these sounds. Additionally, even if your timing is a little
off when tapping the buttons, you can use the Quantize
function to rectify the input so the timing is correct.
Step Recording
In Step Recording, the timing of sounds and the drum
sounds are programmed one at a time. There are two ways to
input drum sounds:
• Specifying the timing of a sound (measure-beat-click),
and inputting the drum sound at that point by tapping
the TRACK button.
• Inputting a drum sound at the desired timing within the
detailed framework dividing a single measure (the
matrix). This allows you to visually get an overall grasp
of the Rhythm pattern, making for a simple way to create
Rhythm patterns.
Importing SMFs
You can import SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) as song patterns.
For instructions on this procedure, refer to p. 169 or p. 179.
Note concerning creation of patterns
● Maximum polyphony for patterns is five voices. This
means you can play up to five drum sounds with the
same timing.
● Even if six or more drum sounds are input at the same
time, only five of the drum sounds will be sounded.
However, the “
■” signifying the entry in the matrix
display remains as is.
● You cannot play the CLOSED HH and OPEN HH
sounds at the same time. However, the “ ■” signifying
the entry in the matrix display remains as is.
● When using cymbals and other sounds that have
lengthy decay times, if other sounds totalling five
voices are input before the previous sound has
completely vanished, Sounds started previously may
be cut off before they finish playing.
● You cannot switch to other screens while recording
patterns (except for the pattern record standby screen).
Creating Patterns in Realtime
Recording
1. Press [ARRANGE/PATTERN/OFF] repeatedly until the
indicator is flashing.
fig.03-401d
2. Press [EDIT].
fig.03-402d
3. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “REAL,” and
press [ENTER].
“REAL” appears in REC MODE at the left of the screen.
The Recording Standby screen appears.
fig.03-403d
Tempo Measure
Time Signature Quantize