BR-1600CD

Digital Recording Studio Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the BOSS BR-1600CD. This TurboStart contains step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you the BR-1600CDs major features.

TurboStart

Recording a Track
Lets record a guitar part while inserting a COSM amp effect on the BR-1600CDs input: 1. Plug the guitar into the GUITAR/BASS input. 2. Press the GUITAR/BASS input select button so that its lit. 3. Adjust the first INPUT SENS knob so its red PEAK light flashes occasionally when the instrument is played at its loudest level. 4. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL knob until the INPUT 1 meter on the LCD screen stays between 12 and 4. 5. Press the REC MODE button so INPUT is lit. 6. Press COSM EFFECTS so its lit, and then turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select P011 Warm Drive. 7. Press EXIT/NO to return to the main screen. 8. Press the round button beneath the AUDIO TRACK 1 fader so the button blinks. Verify your input level and adjust it if necessary. 9. Press the REC buttonit flashes red to indicate the BR-1600CDs ready to start recording. 10. Press PLAY to begin recording. 11. Record your performance. When youre finished recording, press STOP. 12. Press ZERO, then press PLAY to listen to your new track. Adjust the AUDIO TRACK 1 and fader as necessary to set your listening level.
Loading and Playing a Song
Use the following procedure to load and play back the BR-1600CDs demo song: 1. Press UTILITY. 2. Use the buttons to display the SONG icon, and then press F2 (SONG). 3. Use the buttons to display SONG SELECT, and then press F2 (SELECT). 4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select Baby Calls, and then press F4 (GO). 5. If Save Current? is displayed, press ENTER to continue loading the song. 6. Press PLAY and bring up the AUDIO TRACK and MASTER faders to listen to the song. 7, Press STOP when youre finished listening.

Creating a New Song

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press UTILITY. Use the buttons to display SONG, and then press F2 (SONG). Use the buttons to display NEW, and then press F3 (NEW). Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the track type called Use Drumsyou can change this later if you like. Press F4 (GO).

Saving Your Song

Its a good idea to save your song often while youre working on it. 1. Press UTILITY. 2. Use the buttons to display SONG, and then press F2 (SONG). 3. Use the buttons to display STORE, and then press F4 (STORE). 4. Press ENTER/YES when the screen displays SAVE CURRENT? Tip: Theres a shortcut for saving your song. Hold down STOP and press RECwhen SAVE CURRENT? appears, press ENTER/YES.

Naming Your Song

When a new song is created, the BR-1600CD assigns it a name thats displayed in the upper lefthand corner of the display. You may want to change the name to something you can more easily recall: 1. Press UTILITY. 2. Use the buttons to display SONG, and then press F2 (SONG). 3. Use the buttons to display NAME, and then press F1 (NAME). 4. Use the buttons and the TIME/VALUE dial to name your song. 5. Press EXIT/NO three times when youre finished to return to the main screen.

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Digital Recording Studio Using the Rhythm Guide
The BR-1600CD features a built-in drum machine you can use for building songs easily. 1. Press the PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN button so its lit. 2. Press the PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM EDIT button. 3. Press or to the Arrangement box and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select U005. 4. Press to select the BPM box and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. 5. Press F4 (DRUMS). 6. Cursor to Pattern and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select Pattern P002 Rock 01 V1. 7. Press twice to highlight LENGTH and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select 100this sets the length of the pattern in measures. 8. Raise the Fader 15/16 to the desired listening volume. 9. Press ZERO, and then PLAY to hear the drums.
Mastering with the MTK Effects
Use the Mastering Tool Kit (MTK) effects to add the final touches to your mix by mastering it. 1. Press REC MODE to light the MASTERING indicator. 2. Press MASTERING TOOL KIT so its lit. 3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired MTK effect. 4. Press STOP, and then ZERO to return to the beginning of the song. 5. Cursor to Play V-Track and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the V-Track onto which you mixed down, typically V-Track 1. 6. Cursor to Rec V-Track and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the V-Track onto which you want to record the mastered version of your mix. 7. Press REC, and then press PLAY to begin recording. 8. Press STOP, and then ZERO when the song has ended. 9. Press PLAY to listen to your mastered tracks.

Mixing Down Your Tracks

Before you can create an audio CD its necessary to combineor bounceall of your recorded tracks down to two tracks in a process called mixing down. By default, your mix is bounced to Track 9/10. 1. Press REC MODE to light the BOUNCE indicatorAUDIO TRACK 9/10s round button flashes. 2. If youve already recorded on Track 9/10, select a different pair of odd/even tracks for the bounce. Press a round button belonging the desired pair of tracks. 3. Press ZERO, and then press REC so it flashes. 4. Press PLAY to begin the mixdownas the song plays back, you can adjust the AUDIO TRACK faders as desired. 5. Press STOP when youve reached the end of the song or the point where you want to stop the mixdown. 6. Press ZERO, and then PLAY to play back the audio mixed down to Track 9/10.

Burning an Audio CD

Heres how to burn your song onto an audio CD: 1. Place a blank CD-R disc in the CD-R/RW drive. 2. Press AUDIO CD WRITE/PLAY so its lit. 3. Press F1 (WRITE). 4. Press F1 (TR. AT ONCE). Note: Use Track At Once if you want to add songs to your CD one at a time. Use the Disk At Once option if youre going to burn this single song and wont be adding other songs later. 5. 6. 7. 9. Use the CURSOR buttons and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the V-Tracks that contain your mastered mix. Press F4 (GO). Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the write speed to X8, and then press ENTER twice. When Finalize OK? is displayed, press ENTER/YES if you want to finalize the CD.
Note: If you want to play the CD on a standard CD player, you must finalize the CD. Note: If youd like to write additional songs to this CD before playing it on a standard CD player, press EXIT/NO when youre asked if you want to finalize the CD.

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To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the units volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, FV-500L, or FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
About the License Agreement
The BR-1600CD and its CD-R/RW capability are designed to allow you to reproduce material to which you have copyright, or material which the copyright owner has granted you permission to copy. Accordingly, reproduction of Music CD or other copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner avoiding technical prohibiting features of second-generation and later copying like SCMS or others constitutes copyright infringement and may incur penalties even in case such reproduction is for your own personal use and enjoyment (private use). Consult a copyright specialist or special publications for more detailed information on obtaining such permission from copyright holders.
Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT.

Disclaimer of liability

BOSS/Roland will take no responsibility for any direct damages, consequential damages, or any other damages which may result from your use of the BR1600CD. These damages may include but are not limited to the following events which can occur when using the BR-1600CD. Any loss of profit that may occur to you Permanent loss of your music or data Inability to continue using the BR-1600CD itself or a connected device

When a number of instruments are connected to different input jacks, you can use [LEVEL CALIBRATION] to automatically adjust and balance the corresponding input volumes. Automatically adjusting the input volume balance (Level Calibration) (p. 258)

VOCAL:

This button is used to select the INPUT 2/MIC 2 jack for recording from a line-in or a microphone.

SIMUL:

SIMUL mode is activated by holding down [GUITAR/BASS] and pressing [VOCAL]. In this condition, either the GUITAR/BASS or the INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack will be selected together with the INPUT 2/MIC 2 jack. In other words, two inputs will be simultaneously selected. Note that the GUITAR/BASS jack will be selected automatically when an instrument is connected to it.

MULTI-TRACK:

All input sources are selected in MULTI-TRACK mode. When this mode is used, each source will be recorded on the corresponding track (i.e., 1 through 8 or 9/10 through 15/16).
9. REC MODE (recording mode) indicators
Allow you to confirm which recording mode is currently selected. Whenever you change the recording mode using the REC MODE button, the INPUT, BOUNCE, or MASTERING indicator will light up accordingly.

STEREO TRACKS:

All input sources are selected in STEREO TRACKS mode. In this case, the audio from the input sources will be mixed in stereo and then recorded on the track selected for recording. If you wish to read more about the operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons, refer to Operation of the INPUT SELECT buttons (p. 280).

10. MARKER

The MARKER section is used to make settings for the marker function.

MARK button:

Use this button to position a marker at any point within your song. Each time this button is pressed, the BR-1600CD will place a marker at the current position. Markers are numbered in sequence from the beginning of the song. In addition, you can also assign names to individual markers. If a marker has been placed at the current position, the corresponding number will appear in the displays Marker box; if no marker has been placed here, the Marker box will show the number of the last marker before the current position. Appropriately placed markers allow you to quickly confirm which section of the song is being played. Placing markers in your song (Marker) (p. 48)

This box displays the number of the marker at the current position. If no marker has been placed at this position, the number of the last marker before the current position is shown. If, however, the current position is in front of Marker No. 001 or if no markers have been registered, - - - will be displayed here.

7. Information

The Information box displays various items of song data (such as effect patch, marker names, tempo, chord, and the remaining time available for recording).

4. Measure

This box displays the current position in the song in terms of measures and beats. The measures are shown on the left; the beats, on the right.
8. Input/Track level meters
This area provides a graphic display of the volume levels, both of instruments connected to input jacks and of recorded tracks. At the time of purchase, these level meters will be set to show the volume levels after the corresponding audio has passed through the INPUT LEVEL knob or the track faders (i.e., the post-fader volume levels). If you would like the level meters to show the volumes before passing through the faders (i.e., the pre-fader volume levels), refer to Changing the content of the level meter display (Pre/Post Fader) (p. 263).

5. Time

This box displays the current position in terms of hours, minutes, and seconds.

9. Master level meter

This level meter provides a graphic display of the overall stereo volume after audio has passed through the MASTER fader.

Rear Panel

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1. POWER switch

Use this switch to turn the BR-1600CD on and off (Basic Operation; p. 8).

6. USB connector

Plug a USB cable into this connector when you want to exchange data between the BR-1600CD and a PC. USB connector (p. 37) Section 6 Using USB (p. 239)
2. DC IN (AC adaptor) jack
Connect the BR-1600CDs AC adaptor to this jack. In order to prevent accidents, avoid using any AC adaptor other than the AC adaptor supplied with this unit.

7. DIGITAL IN connector

This coaxial-type connector is used to input digital audio signals into the BR-1600CD. Connect it the digital output of a BOSS GT-8, a CD player, or another similar device to allow digital audio to be input. DIGITAL IN connector (p. 35) Inputting audio with no loss of quality (Digital In Assign) (p. 261)

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Auto punch in and punch out
The BR-1600CD supports a function known as Auto Punch In/ Out, which will automatically activate punch in and punch out at specified locations within a song. This function is extremely useful in situations where punch in and punch out must be activated at exactly the right time, and where you need to concentrate on your performance, not the pressing of buttons.
Specifying the section to be rerecorded
In order to activate punch in and punch out automatically, you will first of all need to set up the punch in and punch out positions as described below.

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2. Move the cursor to the SYSTEM icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F1] (SYSTEM) if the SYSTEM icon is currently displayed. The System screen will appear.

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Registering the punch in position
1. Move the current position to the point at which you want the BR-1600CD to activate punch in and press AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT [IN]. The current position will now be registered as the position for punch in, and [IN] will light up to indicate that a punch in position has been registered.

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3. Move the cursor to Foot Switch and select PUNCH IN/OUT using the TIME/VALUE dial.

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* Once a punch in position has been registered, you can jump to this position at any time by pressing [IN]. * If you want to cancel this position and/or register a new point for punch in, hold down [DELETE] and press [IN]. The punch in position will be cleared and [IN] will turn off.
4. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. 5. Start the recorder. 6. Operate the foot switch. Each time the foot switch is depressed, the BR-1600CD either punches in or punches out.
Registering the punch out position
2. Move the current position to the point at which you want the BR-1600CD to activate punch out and press AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT [OUT]. The current position will now be registered as the position for punch out, and [OUT] will light up to indicate that a punch out position has been registered.

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* Once a punch out position has been registered, you can jump to this position at any time by pressing [OUT].
* If you want to cancel this position and/or register a new point for punch out, hold down [DELETE] and press [OUT]. The punch out position will be cleared and [OUT] will turn off. * Note that the punch in and punch out positions must be at least 0.5 seconds apart. Accordingly, the punch out position cannot be set up within 0.5 seconds of the punch in position.

Insertion will not be performed for any line containing one or more question marks. If you want to insert the same blank space into all VTracks or all tracks, turn the TIME/VALUE dial clockwise until * is selected. If you want to select all V-Tracks from all tracks, select *- *. As Tracks 9/10 through 15/16 are stereo tracks, it will not be possible to select either of their mono tracks independent of the other. 6. Move the cursor to the right half of the screen and specify the position and length of the blank space to be inserted.

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3. Move the cursor to the INSERT icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F2] (INSERT) if the INSERT icon is currently displayed. The Track Insert screen will appear, allowing you to select the track and V-Track where the blank space will be inserted.

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Pressing [F1] (DISP.FMT.) at this time will allow you to select how the position will be specified (i.e., by measure, time, or marker). The following parameters should now be set. START (Start point): This parameter is used to specify the position at which the blank space will be inserted. LENGTH:
4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the track and V-Track where you want to insert a blank space. If a name has been assigned to the selected track, it will be displayed at this time.
This parameter is used to specify the length of the blank space.
3. Move the cursor to the CUT icon and press [ENTER/YES]. If a time value is used to specify the Start point and you then switch the specification method to measures or markers, a plus (+) character may be displayed to warn that the indicated position is not the same as the actual position. If you are specifying these items as measure locations, you can eliminate this discrepancy by using the TIME/VALUE dial in measures screen to specify the location. 7. When you have made all of the necessary settings, press [F4] (GO). The blank space will be inserted, and when the message Complete! appears, it indicates that this operation has been completed. 8. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. Alternatively, you can press [F4] (CUT) if the CUT icon is currently displayed.

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The Track Cut screen will appear, allowing you to select the track and V-Track from which audio data is to be deleted. 4. Use [CURSOR] and the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the track and V-Track containing the unwanted audio data. If a name has been assigned to the selected track, it will be displayed at this time.

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Deleting audio data and closing the resulting gap (Track Cut)

The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency response characteristics of a filter. Auto wah modifies the filter in a cyclic fashion or in response to the volume of the input source in order to create automatic wah effects. Touch wah creates an automatic wah by changing the filter in response to the volume of the input. Pedal wah lets you use an Expression pedal or the like to obtain real-time control of the wah effect.
* If the BASS MULTI, COSM BASS AMP, or STEREO MULTI algorithms are selected, this effect can be used if WAH is selected for the Effect Type of the 4Band Equalizer/Wah. If the COSM OD GUITAR AMP algorithm is selected, this effect can be used if WAH or AW is selected for the Effect Type of the EQ/Wah.

MANUAL, PEDAL

This parameter sets whether or not vibrato is to be controlled using the pedal.
Vibrato is applied normally.
The depth of vibrato can be controlled by the degree to which the expression pedal is applied.
This adjusts the rate of the vibrato.
Turns the touch wah effect on or off.
When PEDAL has been selected for Type, full application of the expression pedal will produce vibrato at this depth.
When COSM OD GUITAR AMP algorithm is selected Effect Type
The effect will function as a pedal wah.

Voice Transformer

This effect controls the formants in a vocal part, allowing a variety of different voice characters to be created. Specifically, it adds two voice characters with differing formants to the direct sound.

WAH, AW

Selects either pedal wah WAH or auto wah AW.
The effect will function as an auto wah.

Effect On/Off Formant1

Adjust the formant of the voice character 1.
OFF, ON -100+100 -100+0100 0100

When WAH is selected

The expression pedal can be used to operate the wah effect.
This parameter turns the voice transformer effect on or off.
This selects the wah type. This models the sound of the CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the `70s. This models the sound of the VOX V846. This a wah sound featuring a bold tone. This wah has a refined sound with no unusual characteristics. Wah featuring a broader range of variations for the seven-string guitar.

Algorithm name

4. Move the cursor to the patch number field and select a patch using the TIME/VALUE dial. You should select a patch for which PITCH CORRECTION is displayed on-screen as the algorithm name here. 5. Press [F3] (LOCATION).

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6. 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 8, or Tracks 9/10 through 15/16 7. Start playback on the BR-1600CD. Pitches will be corrected in the solo vocal part as it is played. A real-time display of the amount of pitch correction in units of cents will be provided at the top right of the screen. 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.
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. Although the tracks will be selected as the stereo tracks when track buttons are first pressed, if one of the flashing buttons for Tracks 1 through 8 is pressed while flashing, the corresponding track will be selected as a mono 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 faders for Drums, Bass, and Loop Phrases. 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-1600CD 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-1600CD 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.
Setting the correction method for vocal pitch (Pitch Correction Edit)
Each of the preset patches 1 through 5 uses a slightly different method for correcting pitches. Normally, it will be sufficient to select the patch that gives the results you like best; however, if you cannot achieve favorable results using any of these patches, you can change the pitch correction settings to create a patch of your own. 1. Select a preset patch to base your new patch on. 2. Press [F2] (EDIT). The Pitch Correction Edit screen will appear.

The bass sound selection is common to all bass patterns. It is not possible to store a different bass sound for each different pattern.
Specifying bass pattern chords
You can specify bass pattern chords as described below to hear how the bass pattern will sound playing different chords.
5. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen. 6. If you wish to store the chord specification, save the current song (p. 72).
All preset bass patterns have been created based on the chord C. When you specify a chord, however, the individual notes that make up the bass pattern will be automatically adjusted so that the specified chord will now be played. Note that simply specifying a chord does not result in the bass pattern being permanently changed. This action only causes the final performance to be matched to the specified chord. As a result, there is no need to worry about permanently changing bass pattern data by specifying chords.
Changing the bass patterns tempo
The tempo for the playback of bass patterns will be the same as that used for the playback of drum patterns and Loop Phrases. For details on how to specify a tempo, refer to Changing the drum pattern tempo (p. 151).
About the Bass Pattern Beat
Chord specifications are common to all bass patterns. It is not possible to store a different chord specifications for each different pattern. Chord specification is carried out as follows: 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (youre in Pattern mode). If this buttons indicator is lit (which means youre in Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] to turn it off. 2. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [EDIT]. The Pattern Selection screen will appear.
4. Move the cursor to Chord and select the desired chord using the TIME/VALUE dial. You will be able to hear the bass performance change to match the selected chord.

Creating bass patterns

When you cannot find a suitable bass pattern for your song among the BR-1600CDs preset bass patterns, you can easily create an original pattern as described below. Either one of the following two methods can be used to do this.
When a MIDI keyboard is connected to the MIDI IN port, you will be able to use this keyboard to perform real-time recording. Note that there is no need to set a MIDI channel for the MIDI keyboard in such a case (p. 234). Before you use either real-time recording or step recording, you will need to select the bass pattern to be recorded. 1. Make sure that PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] is extinguished (youre in Pattern mode). If this buttons indicator is lit (which means youre in Arrangement mode), press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] to turn it off. 2. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [EDIT]. The Pattern Selection screen will appear.

6. Set up the sequencer application for MMC. The following setting must be made on the sequencer application to be used. Refer to the users manual for the application in question for details on how this is done. MTC: MTC type: MMC: Received Match this with the MTC type set for the BR-1600CD. Received
7. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top screen.
Controlling track volumes via MIDI (MIDI Fader)
The BR-1600CD can both transmit and receive fader operations in the form of MIDI signals (MIDI Fader). And in addition to fader signals, expression pedal signals can also be transmitted and received in the same way. By using this function to record and playback fader and expression pedal operations on an external device such as a MIDI sequencer, you will be able to carry out remote control of BR-1600CD mix-downs and other procedures. Signals can be transmitted and received for the following types of faders. Faders for Tracks 1 through 8 and 9/10 through 15/16 The MASTER fader An expression pedal 2. Move the cursor to the MIDI icon and press [ENTER/ YES]. Operation signals for the INPUT SENS and INPUT LEVEL knobs cannot be communicated via MIDI. Alternatively, you can press [F4] (MIDI) if the MIDI icon is currently displayed. The MIDI screen will appear.

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Turning MIDI Fader on and off
Use the following procedure to turn the transmission and reception of fader operations via MIDI on and off. At the time of purchase, MIDI Fader will be turned off, so you will need to turn this function on if you intend to use it. 1. Press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear.
3. Move the cursor to MIDI Fader and select ON using the TIME/VALUE dial. Fader operation data will now be transmitted and received using controller number 7 (i.e., channel volume).
The MIDI Fader on/off setting will be maintained when the BR-1600CD is turned off. Note, however, that if you fail to turn the BR-1600CD off in accordance with the correct shutdown procedure, this setting data will be lost.
Setting the MIDI channel for MIDI Fader

The folders are created each song
If the BR-1600CD's hard disk has been initialized with a number of different partitions, only the current partition will be connected to the PC.
USERDATA folder Rhythm data Effect data USB folder WAV / AIFF file USERLPH folder Loop Phrase data TEMP Temporary work folder Temporary work folder
Structure of data on the BR1600CDs hard disk
When you connect the BR-1600CD to a PC via USB and perform USB menu operations, all of the folders and files on the hard disk will be displayed on the PC monitor.

TEMPLPH

SYSINFO.BR2 System data files
With certain versions of Windows OS, the Removable Disk (*:) icon may be displayed.

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(Ex.) Windows XP

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(Ex.) Windows 2000

Removable disk (*:)

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Backing up the BR-1600CDs data

With Windows

1. Connect your computer and the BR-1600CD with a USB cable. 2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press [UTILITY]. The Utility Menu screen will appear.
5. Double-click the BR-1600CD (or Removable Disk (*:)) icon. The files and folders from the BR-1600CDs hard disk will be displayed on the PC monitor.

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6. Select all of the files and folders and copy them to the backup folder on the PC. 3. Move the cursor to the USB icon and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F4] (USB) if the USB icon is currently displayed. The USB screen will appear.

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It is good practice to create a new folder for the storage of backup data.
Extra care should be taken to ensure that each and every file and folder is selected and copied. If files or folders are missed, the backup will be incomplete and subsequent recovery operations may not be possible. 4. Move the cursor to BACKUP and press [ENTER/YES]. Alternatively, you can press [F1] (BACKUP). Waiting. appears in the display, and then Connecting. is displayed.

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7. Quit the connection to the computer. With Windows XP In My Computer, right-click on the BR-1600CD icon (or Removable Disk (*:) icon) to Eject the disk.
If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the procedure below When connection with the PC has been established, the message will change to Copy Song/Data Files to computer.

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With Mac OS 9.1.x / 9.2.x 6. Open the folder on the PC where you have stored the backup data. All of the backup files and folders will appear on-screen. 7. Select all of the backup files and folders.
With Mac OS X 6. Double-click the BR-1600CD icon. The files and folders from the BR-1600CDs hard disk will be displayed on the PC monitor.

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SONG0001

SYSINFO.BR2

USERLPH
Extra care should be taken to ensure that each and every file and folder is selected and copied. If files or folders are missed, the recovery will be incomplete and subsequent recovery operations may not be possible. 8. Copy them to the BR-1600CD icon on the computer. All of the files and folders copied in Step 7 will be returned to the BR-1600CDs internal hard disk.

USERDATA USB

7. Open the folder on the PC where you have stored the backup data. All of the backup files and folders will appear on-screen. 8. Select all of the backup files and folders.
During the recovery operation you may encounter messages asking whether it is all right to overwrite certain filesyou should select YES in every instance. If NO is selected even once, the recovery operation will be incomplete, and this may prevent the BR-1600CD from operating correctly. 9. Quit the connection to the computer. Drug the BR-1600CD icon to the Trash. 10. Press BR-1600CDs [EXIT/NO]. The message Now Re-Loading. will appear on the BR-1600CDs display, and the most recently selected song will be reloaded. When reloading has been completed, the display will return to the USB screen. If you press [EXIT/NO] without quitting the connection to the computer, Disconnect USB, OK? appear. In this case, pressing [ENTER/YES] returns the USB menu screen to the display. 11. Press [EXIT/NO] to return to the Top screen. At this point, you can safely disconnect the USB cable from the BR-1600CD and the computer.
Extra care should be taken to ensure that each and every file and folder is selected and copied. If files or folders are missed, the recovery will be incomplete and subsequent recovery operations may not be possible. 9. Copy them to the USB folder on the computer. All of the files and folders copied in Step 8 will be returned to the BR-1600CDs internal hard disk.

The input cannot be heard
Has the sound source been correctly connected to either an input jack or connector? If a connection is made to both the 1/4 phone mono jack and the XLR connector, priority will be given to the 1/4 phone mono jack. The INPUT 1/MIC 1 jack (or XLR connector) and the GUITAR/BASS jack share the same internal circuitry, and when a connection has been made to both of these input jacks, the GUITAR/BASS jack will be selected automatically. Did you adjust the SENS knob? Has INPUT SELECT been muted? (The INPUT SELECT indicator will be dark.) Has the INPUT LEVEL knob been set to MIN? If [F3] (MANUAL) was selected on the Level Calibration screen (Manually adjusting the input volume balance (p. 259)), were the input levels set correctly? Check whether the input level has been set to 0 or whether the corresponding track has been set to MUTED. If you are using a condenser microphone, is phantom power turned on? Is the BR-1600CD in Mastering mode? Input-source sounds are not output in Mastering mode. Use with the BR-1600CD switched to Input mode. Was the heel end of the expression pedal all the way down?
The volume level of the instrument connected to INPUT/MIC or GUITAR BASS jack is too low.
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
Cant use the expression pedal to control an effect
Is the minimum volume set to 0 or to an appropriate value? (p. 84) Is the effect (Foot Volume, Pitch Shifter, Wah, Vibtaro) that you wish to control from the expression pedal turned on? The expression pedal can control all of the above effects simultaneously. Is the type (P.Shift Type, Wah Type) of the effect you wish to control set to PEDAL ?
A specific track cannot be heard
Has the track volume been lowered? In some cases the actual volume level may not match the position of the fader, for example when the scene has been switched. If so, move the fader up and down so that the volume level will match the fader position. Has the track been muted? (The REC TRACK indicator will be blinking in green.)

Cannot record

Does the hard disk have insufficient remaining capacity? Has the recording mode (INPUT, BOUNCE, MASTERING) been selected correctly? Has the Scrub Playback function been turned on?

USB connector (B type)

Display
130 x 36 mm (Backlit LCD)

Connectors

MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector USB connector DIGITAL IN connector (coaxial type) DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial type) FOOT SW jack (1/4 inch phone type) EXP PEDAL jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) LINE OUT jacks (RCA Phono type) INPUT 18 jacks (unbalanced, 1/4 inch phone type) MIC 18 jacks (balanced, XLR type) PHONES 1 jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) PHONES 2 jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4 inch phone type)

Sample Rate

44.1 kHz

Frequency Response

20 Hz20 kHz (+1/-3 dB)

Total Distortion

0.025% or less (INPUT SENS: CENTER, 1 kHz at nominal output level)
Nominal Input Level (Variable)
GUITAR/BASS jack: MIC 18 jacks (XLR): INPUT 18 jacks: -10 dBu -40 dBu -10 dBu

Input Impedance

GUITAR/BASS jack: MIC 18 jacks (XLR): INPUT 18 jacks: 1 M 12.5 k (HOT-COLD) 6.5 k (HOT-GND, COLD-GND) 22 k

Power Supply

DC 12 V; Supply AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-7U)

Current Draw

Dimensions
494 (W) x 339 (D) x 99 (H) mm 19-1/2 (W) x 13-3/8 (D) x 3-15/16 (H) inches

Weight

4.9 kg / 10 lbs 13 oz (Excluding AC Adaptor)

Accessories

AC Adaptor: PSB-7U Owners Manual (Basic Operation, Owners Manual) Data List (Insert Effect Patch List, etc.) Roland Service (information sheet) CD-ROM DISCRETE DRUMS

Options

Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland) FV-500L/FV-500H FS-5U DP-2 (Roland)

Foot Volume/Expression:

Foot Switch: Pedal Switch: * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Symbols

*TMP.. 78, 121, 125, 130, 152, 166, 177, 179, 189 *TMP(CURRENT). 8182, 121, 125126, 131 +.. 57, 59, 6263, 194, 211 =>COPY... 160, 173 =>DELETE.. 161, 174, 197 =>PRM... 78, 120, 124, 130 Algorithm... 77, 85 ALL.. 181, 185, 208 ALL icon... 268 Amb Density... 96 Amb HF Damp.. 96 Amb Level... 96 Amb Pre-Dly... 96 Amb Size... 96 Ambience.... 96 AMERCAN... 94 AMG... 103104 amg... 104 Amp Type... 103 ARRANGEMENT... 209 Arrangement mode... 148 Arrangement/Drums&Bass Pattern.. 206 ARRANGEMENT/DRUMS/BASS/LOOP PHRASE. 209 ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN.. 148, 187 ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN button.. 28 ATTACK... 109 Attack.. 9394, 96, 99, 136 Attack Time... 94 AUDIO... 27, 149, 163, 176, 200 Audio CD creation... 216 Audio CD import.. 219 Audio CD import screen.. 219 Audio CD screen... 216, 219 Audio CD Write screen.. 216 AUDIO CD WRITE/PLAY.. 216 AUDIO CD WRITE/PLAY button.. 29 Audio level.... 237 AUDIO LVL... 237 Audio sub mix.. 266 AUDIO TRACK MIXER faders 18, 9/1015/16.. 27 AUTO FADE... 132133 AUTO FADE IN... 132 Auto Fade In setting screen.. 132 Auto Fade In/Out... 132 AUTO FADE OUT... 133 Auto Fade Out setting screen... 133 AUTO PUNCH [ON/OFF].. 44 AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT.. 26 Auto punch in/out... 43 AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT [IN].. 43 AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT [OUT].. 43 Auto Scene.. 50, 5253 Auto wah... 106 AW.... 106107