BOSS BR-900CD (01) PDF Document

The recording features of the BOSS BR-900CD include:

• 8-track playback, with 64 Virtual Tracks safeguards every take.

• Pro XLR connections with Phantom Power.

• Records to convenient CompactFlash (cards up to 1GB supported). Ships with 128MB CompactFlash card.

• New feature lets you record direct to CD-R for instant live recordings!

The BOSS BR-900CD includes the following effects capabilities:

• 100 GT quality guitar patches with COSM amp modeling.

• 50 effects dedicated to Vocals and 50 more for line sources like keyboards.

• Pitch Correction for fixing out of tune vocal takes.

• Mastering Tools for creating big, radio sounding mixes.

The BOSS BR-900CD drum machine features include:

• Fully programmable drum machine for making your own beats.

• Comes with 327 preset patterns. Create 100 custom patterns per song.

• Tone Load feature lets you create custom drum kits with .WAV/AIFF files.

• Add fresh patterns and grooves with SMF import feature.

The built-in CD-R/RW drive on the BOSS BR-900CD offers the following functions:

• Built-in CD-R/RW for creating your own audio CDs.

• Back-up your song data from the BOSS BR-900CD’s CompactFlash drive.

• CD-R/RW supports import/export of .WAV/AIFF files to and from the BOSS BR-900CD.

The portability and convenience features of the BOSS BR-900CD include:

• USB for easy connection to PC/Mac.

• Built-in microphone for immediate live recording.

• Runs on batteries or AC (AC Adapter included).

• Weighs less than 2lbs.

Follow these steps to load and play a song on the BOSS BR-900CD:

1. Press UTILITY. Press the left or right cursors until “SONG SELECT” is displayed. Press ENTER.

2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the song “SOLOBANG.” Press ENTER.

3. Press PLAY and bring up the TRACK MIXER and MASTER faders.

To use the Guitar/Bass input on the BOSS BR-900CD, follow these instructions:

1. Plug a guitar into the GUITAR/BASS input on the back of the BOSS BR-900CD.

2. Press the left INPUT SELECT button to activate the GUITAR/BASS input.

3. Turn the left SENS knob until the red PEAK light flashes occasionally when the instrument is played at its loudest level.

4. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL knob until the LCD screen’s IN level meter shows 3-5 bars.

Follow these steps to show the COSM based Guitar effects:

1. Press the EFFECTS button so that it lights red in order view the effect bank for the GUITAR/BASS input.

2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select an effect patch. Play your guitar to hear the effect. (You can also press the TUNER button to tune your guitar.)

3. Repeat Step 2 to try other patches. Press EXIT/NO to exit the screen.

Follow these steps to audition different drum kits on the BOSS BR-900CD:

1. Press the ARRANGE/PATTERN button. Press EDIT.

2. Press the red TRACK STATUS buttons to hear the drum kit for this song.

3. Use the CURSORS to select “[KIT]”. Press ENTER.

4. Use the CURSORS to select “S”. Turn the dial to change to “P1:STD 1”.

5. Press the red TRACK STATUS button to hear the new drum kit.

6. CURSOR to “1” and use the dial to change to the next drum kit, “STD 2”

7. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 (listed above as step 5 and 6) to audition the other drum kits (there are nine total).

8. When finished, set the drum kit back to “S1:SongKit1”.

Follow these steps to audition different drum patterns on the BOSS BR-900CD:

1. Lower all the faders except the one labeled, “RHYTHM”.

2. Press the ARRANGE/PATTERN button until it is flashing.

3. Press PLAY. Use the dial to select and audition different patterns.

4. Press the TAP(TEMPO) button four times to change tempo of the pattern(s).

5. When finished, press the ARRANGE/PATTERN button until it is lit solid.

6. Press EXIT/NO to return to the main display.