Roland DR-880 Owner's Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature pro- vided by your new unit, the owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. ■ Printing Conventions in This Manual • Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons. [EFFECT] EFFECT button [PATTERN] PATTERN button • Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer. Copyright © 2004 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .................................................................................................. 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. .................................................................................................. 003 • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instruc- tions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho- rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet. .................................................................................................. 004 • Never use or store the unit in places that are: • Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are • Humid; or are • Exposed to rain; or are • Dusty; or are • Subject to high levels of vibration. .................................................................................................. 007 • Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. .................................................................................................. 008c • Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. ................................................................................................. 009 • Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! ................................................................................................. 010 • This unit, either alone or in combi- nation with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. ................................................................................................. 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ................................................................................................. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or • The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or • The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. .................................................................................................. 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. .................................................................................................. 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) .................................................................................................. 015 • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unrea- sonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. .................................................................................................. 016 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet. .................................................................................................. 023 • DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result. .................................................................................................. 101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. .................................................................................................. 102c • Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. .................................................................................................. 103b • At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire. .................................................................................................. 104 • Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. .................................................................................................. 106 • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. .................................................................................................. 107c • Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. .................................................................................................. 108b • Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices. .................................................................................................. 109b • Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet. .................................................................................................. 110b • Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. ..................................................................................................

observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet. 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern. 307 • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. Placement 351 • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference. 352a • This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers. 352b • Noise may be produced if wireless communi- cations devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off. 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit. 355b • When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated. Maintenance 401a • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. 402 • Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation. Repairs and Data 452 • Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), computer, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) or computer. 552 • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. 553 • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. 554 • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. 556 • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements. 558a • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s 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). 559a • 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. 561 • Use only the specified expression pedal (EV- 5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. 562 • 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. 985 • The explanations in this manual include illus- trations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual. Handling CD-ROMs 801 • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner. .................................................................................................................................................................................... 204 * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 206e * The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation. 206j * Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.” 207 * Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 209 * Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 220 * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 231 * OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc. 232 * FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.

IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................................... 4 Main features ........................................................................................ 11 Front and Rear Panels ......................................................................... 13 Front Panel................................................................................................................. 13 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 16 Before you begin playing..................................................................... 17 Making connections.................................................................................................. 17 Turning the power on/off....................................................................................... 18 Adjusting the display contrast................................................................................ 20 Quick Start..........................................................21 Listening to the demo song................................................................. 22 Using the key pads to play sounds .................................................... 23 Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Banks)................................................ 23 Playing the patterns ............................................................................. 24 Selecting and playing patterns................................................................................ 24 Changing the tempo................................................................................................. 26 Changing the playback key..................................................................................... 27 Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching Kits).............................. 28 Using the TSC function to modify the tone and ambience................................. 30 Playing your guitar/bass along with patterns.................................... 32 Using the special guitar/bass effects ..................................................................... 33 Chapter 1 An overview of the DR-880 .................35 DR-880 Application Guide (from pattern creation to playback)....... 36 Patterns and Songs.............................................................................. 38 Patterns....................................................................................................................... 38 Songs........................................................................................................................... 39 About kits................................................................................................................... 40 Pad bank..................................................................................................................... 41 About TSC (Total Sound Control).......................................................................... 42 Guitar/Bass section.............................................................................. 43 Guitar Effects............................................................................................................. 43 Signal flow (until the sound is output) ............................................... 44 Output jacks............................................................................................................... 45 Output settings.......................................................................................................... 45 Common operations and screen indications..................................... 46 Switching the Pad Bank ........................................................................................... 46 Moving the cursor..................................................................................................... 46 Moving between screens (Scrolling) ...................................................................... 46

The Play screen.......................................................................................................... 47 Chapter 2 Patterns (playing, recording, editing) ........49 Playing a pattern................................................................................... 50 Changing the tempo................................................................................................. 50 Changing the playback key..................................................................................... 50 Switching the display............................................................................................... 51 Recording a pattern.............................................................................. 52 Realtime recording and Step recording................................................................. 52 Before you begin recording..................................................................................... 52 <1> Selecting the user pattern you want to record.............................................. 52 <2> Making basic settings for the pattern............................................................. 53 <3-1> Using realtime recording.............................................................................. 54 <3-2> Step-recording................................................................................................ 55 <4> Recording a chord progression....................................................................... 58 <5> Recording a fill-in ............................................................................................. 60 Pattern editing (Pattern Edit)............................................................... 61 Copying a portion of a pattern (Copy Measure).................................................. 61 Inserting blank measures into a pattern (Insert Measure).................................. 62 Erasing a portion of a pattern (Erase).................................................................... 63 Deleting unwanted measures (Delete Measure).................................................. 64 Saving a pattern.................................................................................... 65 Naming a pattern (Pattern Name).......................................................................... 65 Writing your pattern ................................................................................................ 65 Copying/Erasing a pattern................................................................... 66 Copying a pattern..................................................................................................... 66 Erasing a pattern....................................................................................................... 66 Chapter 3 EZ Compose/Groove Modify ...............67 Using EZ Compose............................................................................... 68 Creating a pattern..................................................................................................... 68 Adding a chord progression ................................................................................... 69 Adding a fill-in.......................................................................................................... 70 Using Groove Modify ........................................................................... 71 Applying volume changes (Velocity Modify) ...................................................... 71 Adding ghost notes .................................................................................................. 72 Creating a shuffle rhythm ....................................................................................... 73

Recording a song ................................................................................. 76 Before you begin recording..................................................................................... 76 <1> Selecting the user song you want to record .................................................. 76 <2> Making basic settings for the song ................................................................. 76 <3> Step-recording your song ................................................................................ 77 Saving your song ................................................................................. 79 Naming your song (Song Name)............................................................................ 79 Writing your song..................................................................................................... 79 Copying/Clearing a song ..................................................................... 80 Copying a song ......................................................................................................... 80 Clearing (erasing) a song......................................................................................... 80 Playing a song ...................................................................................... 81 Changing the tempo................................................................................................. 81 Changing the playback key..................................................................................... 82 Looping the playback in a specified region .......................................................... 82 Switching the display............................................................................................... 83 Chapter 5 Playing your guitar/bass ....................85 Using effects......................................................................................... 86 Switching effect patches........................................................................................... 86 Editing an effect patch (Patch Edit)........................................................................ 86 Saving/Copying an Effect patch.......................................................... 88 Naming an effect patch............................................................................................ 88 Writing an effect patch............................................................................................. 88 Copying an effect patch ........................................................................................... 89 Using the Tuner/Expression pedal ..................................................... 90 Tuning your guitar/bass ......................................................................................... 90 Using an expression pedal as a volume pedal ..................................................... 91 Guitar effects parameter list................................................................ 92 GTR MULTI (Guitar multi) ..................................................................................... 92 BASS MULTI ............................................................................................................. 92 ACO (Acoustic) MULTI........................................................................................... 92 Description of the effects ......................................................................................... 93 Chapter 6 Editing the TSC settings........................99 TSC patch editing............................................................................... 100 Edit procedure......................................................................................................... 100 Saving/Copying a TSC patch............................................................. 103 Naming a TSC patch............................................................................................... 103 Writing a TSC patch ............................................................................................... 103 Copying a TSC patch.............................................................................................. 104

Editing a kit ......................................................................................... 106 Selecting the kit you want to edit......................................................................... 106 Editing the Drum part............................................................................................ 106 Editing the Bass part............................................................................................... 110 Saving/Copying a kit .......................................................................... 113 Naming a kit............................................................................................................ 113 Writing a kit............................................................................................................. 113 Copying a kit ........................................................................................................... 114 Chapter 8 Convenient function/System settings.......115 FAVORITE function ............................................................................ 116 Recalling the registered content ........................................................................... 116 Registering a favorite ............................................................................................. 117 Saving all current settings................................................................. 118 System settings.................................................................................. 119 Adjusting the output signal (Output Setting)..................................................... 119 Adjusting the sensitivity of the key pads (Pad Sens) ........................................ 120 Tuning the bass part............................................................................................... 120 Using foot switches................................................................................................. 121 Adding a count-in................................................................................................... 123 Using the same kit/TSC patch for playing all patterns and songs ................. 123 Specifying the pattern at power-on...................................................................... 124 Chapter 9 Using MIDI ........................................125 Playing the DR-880 from an external MIDI device/ Playing an external MIDI device from the DR-880 ........................... 126 Setting the MIDI channel....................................................................................... 126 Setting the Volume receive switch ....................................................................... 126 Synchronizing the DR-880 with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencer........................................ 128 Sync Mode setting................................................................................................... 128 Recording an external MIDI device’s performance on the DR-880........... 130 Recording a performance from your MIDI keyboard or MIDI pads .............. 130 Recording a performance from your sequencer or rhythm machine.............. 130 Transmitting a DR-880 bulk dump/ Receiving a bulk dump back to the DR-880..................................... 131 Setting the Device ID.............................................................................................. 131 Transmitting DR-880 data (Bulk Dump)............................................................. 131

Before you use USB........................................................................... 134 Supported operating systems ............................................................................... 134 Notes on Using USB ............................................................................................... 134 Switching the USB function................................................................................... 134 Importing SMF data to create a pattern............................................ 135 Windows users........................................................................................................ 135 Macintosh users ...................................................................................................... 137 Backing up the DR-880’s data........................................................... 138 Windows users........................................................................................................ 138 Macintosh users ...................................................................................................... 139 Reading backup data back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover)........................ 141 Windows users........................................................................................................ 141 Macintosh users ...................................................................................................... 142 Exchanging MIDI messages with your computer (MIDI Communication)..................................... 143 Driver installation and settings ............................................................................ 143 Switching the USB function................................................................................... 143 Appendices .......................................................145 Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) ............................... 146 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 147 Message List....................................................................................... 148 Parameter List..................................................................................... 149 Preset Data List .................................................................................. 151 MIDI Implementation Chart................................................................ 160 Specifications ..................................................................................... 162 Index .................................................................................................... 163

The DR-880 makes it easy for you to play rhythm patterns using drum and bass. It contains 440 of the latest, high-quality drum and percussion sounds, plus 40 different bass sounds—and you can vary the velocity to create expressive changes in volume or tone. A complete range of expressive potential is now at your fingertips, allowing you to create the most realistic of sounds, with any amount of dynamism or subtlety you desire. In addition to 100 preset kits, you can create and store 100 of your own original kits. ●Use insert effects for boldly creative sound manipulation The drum part provides three insert effects processors (three-band EQ and compressor). Since you can apply effects independently to the kick, snare, and other instruments, you can use the effects aggressively for creative purposes. The bass part provides a compressor and COSM amp, giving you the realistic sound of a bass played through an amp. ●TSC (Total Sound Control) function TSC is a function that adjusts the overall tonal character and reverberation. A stereo three-band equalizer and high-quality reverb let you create anything from natural-sounding ambience to the reverberation of a wide range of rooms and halls. TSC settings are stored as patches and can be switched easily. In addition to twenty preset patches, you can create and store twenty of your own. ■Rhythm Patterns and Songs The DR-880 contains 500 preset rhythm patterns, and also lets you create 500 of your own original rhythm patterns. In addition to realtime recording or step input, you can use the EZ Compose functions or the Groove Modify function to create original patterns easily. You can connect multiple rhythm patterns to create a “Song,” and save up to one hundred such songs that you create. ●EZ Compose The EZ Compose functions make it easy to create high-quality original patterns with a great rhythmic feel, without having to input notes one by one. The three EZ COMPOSE buttons on the panel let you use these functions in combination with each other. [PATTERN] This function lets you create an original rhythm pattern simply by choosing a phrase for each component; hi-hat, kick and snare, percussion, and bass. [CHORD PROGRESSION] This function lets you add a chord progression to the bass part simply by choosing a chord progression template. It’s an incredibly easy way to create a repeating chord progression or to set up a blues progression. [FILL IN] A rich variety of fill patterns are provided, ranging from light fills to fills that occupy an entire measure. Simply choose a fill pattern and paste it into your rhythm pattern. ●Groove Modify function This lets you easily add “ghost notes,” which are otherwise difficult to add when inputting notes one at a time. You can adjust Shuffle or Velocity to give your rhythm pattern the perfect groove. COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is an original sound modeling technology developed by Roland, in which the many factors that make up the original sound, such as the electrical circuitry, structural characteristics, materials used, and acoustics, are analyzed and then recombined to reproduce that same sound.

and built-in high-quality multi-effects, including a COSM AMP effect. You can connect your guitar/bass directly to the DR-880 and play along with the rhythm patterns using sounds that are just as realistic as if you were playing through an actual amp. The built-in multi-effects processing provides algorithms for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass. Settings for each effect are stored as “patches,” and you can choose from fifty preset patches as well as store fifty more patches with your own edited settings. There’s also a tuner function that let’s you tune your guitar/bass while it’s still connected. ■Convenient functionality and plenty of connectors ●Large backlit display The large custom LCD shows chord progressions, patterns, performance information, and editing data in an easily understood fashion. ●FAVORITE function Frequently used patterns, songs, or effect patches can be registered to a button for immediate recall. This lets you play the desired pattern/song or switch guitar effects simply by pressing a button. Since this function lets you use four buttons x 20 banks, you can register a total of 80 patterns, songs, or effect patches. ●Control via foot switch You can connect up to four foot switches (sold separately). Even while playing your guitar or bass, you can use your feet to control the DR- 880—ideal for jam sessions or on-stage performances. When making the assignments to the foot switches, you can choose from a wide range of functions, including starting/stopping playback, switching patterns, setting tap tempo, or switching guitar effects. You can also connect an expression pedal and use it for pedal control of the volume, or as a wah pedal. ●A wide range of output jacks In addition to phone jacks, RCA phono jacks are also provided for master output, making it easy to connect the DR-880 to a wide range of equipment including mixers, amps, and audio equipment. There’s also a coaxial-type digital output jack, letting you record the DR-880’s output in digital form directly to your digital recorder without any loss in audio quality. Two individual outputs are also provided. You can use these to send only the output of a connected guitar/bass to your amp, or to use an external effects processor on a specific instrumental sound. ●USB connector When the DR-880 is connected to your computer via the USB connector, you can load SMF data and use it as rhythm patterns. The USB connector can also be used as a MIDI interfacing. ●Synchronized playback with digital recorders and MIDI sequencer You can use MIDI to synchronize the DR-880 with digital recorders, such as those in the BR series, or with your MIDI sequencer. The playback from your external MIDI device can also be recorded on the DR-880. ●Dynamics-capable key pads The dynamics-capable key pads allow the volume or tone to be altered depending on the force used when tapping a pad. When recording a pattern, variations in the force with which you tap the pads can be recorded as the strength (velocity) of the notes.

Front Panel fig.001-010 1. GUITAR/BASS INPUT Knob Adjusts the level of the guitar or bass connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack. 2. PART LEVEL DRUM Knob Adjusts the volume of the drum part. BASS Knob Adjusts the volume of the bass part. 3. MASTER VOLUME Knob Adjusts the volume of the entire DR-880. 4. Display Shows the current mode and settings. 5. VALUE Dial Use this to edit the value of a setting. 6. GUITAR/BASS INPUT You will use these buttons for a guitar or bass you’ve connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack. EFFECT Button Use this button to change the guitar/bass effect, turn it on/off, or edit the settings. TUNER Button Use this button to tune your guitar/bass. 7. OUTPUT SETTING Button Use this button to adjust the output signal. 8. SONG/PATTERN Button Switches between Song mode and Pattern mode. 9. KIT Button Use this button to switch kits. 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 7 8,9,10 12,13,14,15,16 17,18,19 20,21,22 23,24,25 26 27 28 29 30 32 31

fig.001-010 10. PAD Button Use this button to switch pad banks. 11. CURSOR Buttons Use these buttons to move the cursor. 12. SHIFT Button Use this button to access alternate functions of other buttons. 13. DISPLAY Button Use this button to switch the contents shown in the Pattern or Song Play screen. 14. EDIT Button Use this button to edit settings. 15. EXIT Button Use this button to exit from an edit screen. 16. ENTER Button Use this button to finalize a selection or confirm a value. 17. (Reset) Button Returns you to the beginning of the song or pattern. 18. (Rewind) Button Moves the playback location toward the beginning of the song or pattern. 19. (Fast-Forward) Button Moves the playback location forward in the song or pattern. 20. (Stop) Button Stops playback of the song or pattern. 21. (Play) Button Starts playback of the song or pattern. 22. REC (Recording) Button Press this button to record a pattern in real time (p. 54). 23. LOOP Button Switches loop playback (p. 82) on/off for the song. 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 7 8,9,10 12,13,14,15,16 17,18,19 20,21,22 23,24,25 26 27 28 29 30 32 31

24. KEY Button Use this button to change the playback key of a song or pattern. 25. TEMPO (TAP) Button Use this button to specify the playback tempo of a song or pattern. You can also set the tempo by tapping (lightly striking) this button at regular intervals (the Tap Tempo function). 26. EZ COMPOSE Press these buttons to use the EZ Compose functions. PATTERN Button Use this button to easily create patterns. CHORD PROGRESSION Button Use this button to easily add chord progressions. FILL IN Button Use this button to easily add fill-in patterns. 27. GROOVE MODIFY Button Press this button when you want to use the Groove Modify function. 28. TSC (Total Sound Control) Button Use this button to switch the TSC patch on/ off, or to edit the settings. (p. 30, p. 100) 29. Key Pads These pads play drum sounds and bass sounds. 30. FAVORITE You can use these buttons to register eighty (20 banks x 4) of your favorite pattern/song numbers or guitar effect patch numbers. 1–4 Buttons Press one of these buttons to recall the pattern/song or guitar effect patch that is registered to that button. BANK Button You can switch favorite banks by pressing down this button and pressing a key pad. 31. PHONES (headphone) Jack You can connect a set of headphones to this jack. 32. GUITAR/BASS INPUT Jack You can connect your guitar or bass to this jack.

Rear Panel fig.001-020 1. AC IN (AC adaptor) Jack Connect the included BRC-series AC adaptor to this jack. Never connect any AC adaptor other than the BRC- series; doing so will cause malfunctions. 2. POWER Switch This is the power switch that turns the DR- 880 on/off. 3. USB Connector This connector lets you use a USB cable to connect the DR-880 to your computer. 4. MIDI Connectors (IN/OUT) These connectors receive (IN) and transmit (OUT) MIDI data. Use MIDI cables to connect them to your MIDI sequencer or MIDI sound module. 5. DIGITAL OUT Connector This is a coaxial-type connector that outputs digital audio signals. It outputs the same sound as the MASTER OUT jacks. Connect it to your digital recorder. 6. CTL 1, 2 Jack You can connect foot switches (FS-6 or FS-5U; sold separately) here and use them to control various functions of the DR-880. 7. CTL 3, 4/EXP PEDAL Jack You can connect foot switches (FS-6 or FS-5U; sold separately) or an expression pedal (Roland EV-5; sold separately) here and use them to control various functions of the DR- 880. 8. INDIVIDUAL A, B Jacks These jacks output only the sounds you specify. 9. MASTER OUT Jacks R/L (MONO) These are the audio signal output jacks. Both phone jacks and RCA phono jacks are provided. If you’re using the phone jacks, connect your equipment to the L (MONO) output if you’re listening in monaural. 10.Cord Hook Loop the cord from the supplied AC adaptor around this hook. In the event that the cord gets tugged on accidentally, this will prevent the plug from coming out and causing the power to fail, and will prevent excessive strain from being placed on the AC adaptor jack. 11. Security Slot ( SECURITY LOCK) http://www.kensington.com/ 1 2 3 5 7 6 4 8 9 10 11

The DR-880 does not contain an amp or speakers. In order to produce sound, you’ll need to connect an amp or audio system, or stereo headphones. Audio cables, MIDI cables, stereo headphones, and foot switches are not included. You can purchase them separately from your dealer. fig.002-010 To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. Making connections Expression pedal (Roland EV-5) Stereo headphones AC adaptor (BRC-series) Mixer, Guitar amp, etc. Guitar or Bass Computer Audio set Digital recorder etc. Monitor speakers (Powered) Pad controller etc. MIDI sequencer etc. Foot switch (FS-6 etc.)

* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. fig.002-020 1 Before you start making connections, check the following: • Have you turned down the volume controls of the DR-880 and the connected amp or other equipment? • Have you turned off the power of the DR-880 and the connected amp or other equipment? 2 Connect your amp or audio system (or headphones) as shown in the diagram. We recommend that you use a stereo playback system in order to take full advantage of the DR-880’s capabilities. If you are using the DR-880 with a monaural playback system, connect it to the OUTPUT L (MONO) jack. ■Turning the power on Once the connections have been completed (p. 17), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1 Before you turn on the power, check the following: • Is the DR-880 correctly connected to your other equipment? • Have you turned down the volume of the DR-880 and your connected amp or playback system? 2 Turn on the POWER switch located on the DR-880’s rear panel. fig.002-030 Turning the power on/off

The following appears in the display, and the unit switches to performance mode. The screen that appears at that point is called the “Pattern Play screen.” fig.002-031d This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. 3 Turn on the power of your amp and other connected equipment. 4 Press [ ]. Playback will begin. While listening to the playback, turn the MASTER VOLUME knob and PART LEVEL (DRUM, BASS) knobs to adjust the DR-880’s volume. fig.002-040 Adjust the volume appropriately on your connected amp or playback system. 5 Press [ ] to stop playback. ■Turning the power off 1 Before you turn off the power, check the following: • Have you turned down the volume of the DR-880 and your connected amp or playback system? 2 Turn off the power of your amp or connected playback system. 3 Turn off the power of the DR-880.

Depending on the location in which the DR-880 is placed, you may find the display difficult to read. If so, adjust the contrast of the display as follows. fig.002-050 1 Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. fig.002-060d 2 Use [CURSOR] / to move the cursor to the “LCD” icon and press [ENTER]. The LCD contrast setting screen appears. fig.002-070d 3 Use the [VALUE] dial to adjust the contrast (range: 1–16). 4 When you’ve made the setting, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the contrast will be saved. When the contrast has been saved, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Adjusting the display contrast 2 2 4 1 3

Let’s start by listening to a demo song that shows off the capabilities of the DR-880. fig.003-010 1 Make sure that the Pattern Play screen (p. 19) is displayed. If it is not displayed, press [EXIT] a number of times until the Pattern Play screen is displayed. 2 Hold down [SONG] and press [KIT]. The DR-880 will enter Demo mode, and playback will start. fig.003-020d 3 To stop the demo playback, press [ ]. When you press [ ], playback will start from where you had stopped. When the demo song plays to the end, it will continue playing from the beginning. * No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT. 4 To exit Demo mode, press [SONG/PATTERN] or [EXIT]. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. 2 4 4 3 You can select Demo mode if the Pattern Play screen or the Song Play screen (p. 75) is displayed. DR-880 Demo Song Copyright © 2004 BOSS Corporation

Using the key pads to play sounds Here’s how to use the key pads to play the DR-880’s built- in sounds. fig.003-030 1 Strike the key pads. The drum sound (instrument) assigned to each key pad will play. You can have different instruments sound, even when the same key pad is tapped, by switching the pad bank. 2 Press [PAD]. Press [PAD] to select among the DRUM 1–3 pad banks; the currently selected pad bank is shown in the screen. fig.003-031d * After a short while, you will automatically return from the pad bank setting screen to the previous screen. You can press a key pad to play the instrument that’s assigned to that pad. Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Banks) 1 2 The key pads are velocity- sensitive; the volume or tone will vary according to how strongly you strike a pad. Pad banks are collections of drum instrument sounds that are assigned as a single group to the twenty key pads. There are three drum banks, DRUM 1 to 3. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PAD] to switch to the bass pads. When you strike a key pad, the bass tone will sound at the pitch (note name) printed at the upper right of the key pad you struck. For more details on the pad banks, refer to p. 41.

The DR-880 contains 500 preset patterns and 500 user patterns. Here’s how to play these patterns to hear how they sound. fig.003-040 1 Press [SONG/PATTERN] to make the “PATTERN” indication appear. fig.003-050d 2 Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern you want to play. Following preset patterns 001–500 you can also select from user patterns 001–500. Selecting and playing patterns A “pattern” is two to four measures of rhythm performance data designed to be played back repeatedly. Preset patterns can be edited temporarily, but you can’t overwrite your changes back onto a preset pattern. User patterns can be freely edited and overwritten as desired. 1 4 3 2 Pattern mode Pattern name Preset / User Current tempo Current key Beat Position (measure - beat) Current chord Next chord Chord progression

Q u i c k S t a r t * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the pattern number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [SONG/PATTERN] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). 3 Press [ ]. The selected pattern will begin playing. During playback, you can turn the VALUE dial to reserve the pattern to be played next. The name of the reserved pattern is highlighted. When the current pattern finishes playing, the reserved pattern will start playing. * If you press [CURSOR] / during playback, you will switch to the previous/next pattern, and it will start playing immediately. This is convenient when you want to listen to the patterns while you’re selecting among them. 4 To stop playback, press [ ]. If you press [ ] once again, playback will resume from where it was stopped. If you press [ ] and then press [ ], playback will start from the beginning of the pattern. The DR-880’s patterns contain a “drum part” and a “bass part.” The drum part plays drum and percussion sounds, and the bass part plays bass sounds. For more on the Preset Patterns, refer to p. 156.

Here’s how to change the playback tempo of the pattern. fig.003-060 1 Press [TEMPO (TAP)]. The tempo setting screen appears. fig.003-080d 2 Use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. The tempo can be adjusted within the range from 20 through 260. You can also specify the tempo by pressing [TEMPO (TAP)] at the desired interval. This function is called “tap tempo.” Press [TEMPO (TAP)] four or more times at intervals of the desired tempo. The tempo will be set to the interval at which you pressed the button, and the current tempo will be displayed in the tempo setting screen. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the tempo setting screen to the previous screen. Changing the tempo 1 2

Q u i c k S t a r t Here’s how to change the playback key (pitch) of a pattern. This function is called “key shift.” fig.003-090 1 Press [KEY]. The Key Shift Setting screen appears. fig.003-100d 2 Use the VALUE dial to change the key. Range: -12–+12 You can change the key in semitone steps over a range of ±1 octave. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the key shift setting screen to the previous screen. Changing the playback key 1 2

Even when using the same pattern, you can change the mood (the performance and the way it is played) of the pattern by altering the instruments from which the pattern is made up. Here, try playing the same pattern with various different instrument, changing kits while the performance is in progress. The DR-880 features 100 Preset Kits along with 100 additional User Kits whose settings you can change. fig.003-110 1 Press [ ] to start the performance of the pattern. 2 Press [KIT]. The Kit Setting screen appears. fig.003-111d 3 Use the VALUE dial to select a kit. Try switching among the kits and listening to the different sounds. Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching Kits) A “kit” is a collection of 60 drum instruments and one bass tone that is selected as a single set. Preset kits can be edited temporarily, but you can’t overwrite your changes back onto a preset kit. User kits can be freely edited and overwritten as desired. 2 1 4 3 Kit number

Q u i c k S t a r t Following preset kits P001–P100 you can also select from user kits U001–U100. * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the kit number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [kit] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). 4 To stop playback, press [ ]. • For more details on the kits, refer to p. 40. • For more on the Preset Kits, refer to p. 154. • When you want to make changes to the kit settings, refer to “Chapter 7 Creating an original kit (Kit Edit)” (p. 105).

Total Sound Control (abbreviated as TSC) is a function that gives you overall control of the tone and ambience. Settings for tone and ambience are stored in “TSC patches,” letting you change the tone and ambience simply by switching patches. The DR-880 provides 20 preset TSC patches and 20 user TSC patches. fig.003-330 1 Press [ ] to start the performance of the pattern. 2 Press [TSC]. The TSC setting screen appears. fig.003-340d 3 Use the [VALUE] dial to select a TSC patch. Try switching among the TSC patches and listening to the different sounds. Using the TSC function to modify the tone and ambience Preset patches can be edited temporarily, but you can’t overwrite your changes back onto a preset patch. User patches can be freely edited and overwritten as desired. 3 2 Patch number

Q u i c k S t a r t Following preset patches P01–P20 you can also select from user kits U01–U20. * If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the patch number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [TSC] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). * Each time you press [TSC], the TSC function will turn on (button lit) or off (button unlit). • For more details on the TSC, refer to p. 42. • For more on the Preset patches, refer to p. 155. • When you want to make changes to the TSC patch settings, refer to “Chapter 6 Editing the TSC settings” (p. 99).

Here’s how to connect your guitar/bass to the DR-880 and play along with the patterns. fig.003-150 1 Connect your guitar/bass to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack. (p. 15) 2 Select a pattern (p. 24), and press [ ] to make the pattern start playing. 3 Play your guitar/bass. 4 Use the GUITAR/BASS INPUT knob to adjust the volume of your guitar/bass. 2 4 1 • You can use the DR-880’s Tuner function to tune your guitar/bass. For details, refer to “Tuning your guitar/ bass” (p. 90). • You can connect an expression pedal to the rear panel CTL 3, 4/EXP PEDAL jack, and use it to control the volume of your guitar/bass. For details, refer to “Using an expression pedal as a volume pedal” (p. 91)

Q u i c k S t a r t The DR-880 provides numerous effects created especially for guitar/bass, and a wide variety of “effect patches” (settings for these effects). Here’s how to select an effect patch you like from the 50 preset patches and 50 user patches, and play your guitar/ bass using the effects. fig.003-160 1 Press [EFFECT]. The Guitar Effects edit screen appears. fig.04-050d 2 Use the [VALUE] dial to select a patch. Try switching among the effect patches and listening to the different sounds. Following preset patches P01–P50 you can select user patches U01–U50. Using the special guitar/bass effects 1 2 Preset patches can be edited temporarily, but you can’t overwrite your changes back onto a preset patch. User patches can be freely edited and overwritten as desired. Patch number

* If you turn the VALUE dial while holding down [SHIFT], the patch number will change in steps of ten. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECT] to switch between preset (P) and user (U). * Each time you press [EFFECT], the effect will turn on (button lit) or off (button unlit). • For more details on the effect patches, refer to p. 43. • For more on the Preset patches, refer to p. 155. • When you want to make changes to the Effect patch settings, refer to “Editing an effect patch (Patch Edit)” (p. 86).

This chapter explains the overall structure of the DR-880, and explains the basic operation. By reading this chapter, you can gain an overall understanding of the DR-880.

creation to playback) EZ Compose (p. 68) Groove Modify (p. 71) Realtime/Step Recording (p. 52) SMF Import (p. 135) Kit selection and editing (p. 53, p. 106) TSC patch selection and editing (p. 53, p. 100) Creating a song (p. 76) Editing a loop (p. 82) Switching patches (p. 86) Creating a user patch (p. 86) Pattern playback (p. 50) Song playback (p. 81) Guitar/bass performance (p. 32) Using foot switches (p. 121) Using an expression pedal (p. 91) Digital output (p. 119) Synchronized playback (p. 128) FAVORITE function (p. 116) Performance and recording Choosing your sounds Using guitar effects Creating patterns Creating a song Create an original pattern, and play along on your guitar/ bass Create an original song, and perform or record

Chap. 1 By using the EZ Compose function you can create original patterns very easily. You can also add chord progressions and fill-ins. You can use the Groove Modify function to change the rhythmic feel when playing the patterns you create. Of course, you can also create patterns by realtime recording or step recording. You can also perform pattern editing operations, and even edit individual note data. You can also import SMF data from your computer via a USB connection and use it as a pattern. Select a Kit to choose the instrumental sounds you want to play. In addition, you can select a TSC (Total Sound Control) patch to specify the overall sound and ambience. You can also specify the kit and TSC patch used for each pattern. You can edit kits and TSC patches, and save them as user kits and user patches. You can create a song by placing your completed patterns in the desired playback order. By making loop settings you can make a specific region of your song play repeatedly. You can use guitar effects while playing your guitar or bass. In addition to using the preset patches, you can also create and store user patches. You can play back your completed patterns or songs, and play along on your guitar or bass connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT. You can use a foot switch to control operations such as start/stop, or use an expression pedal to control guitar volume or a pedal wah effect. The playback sound from the DR-880 itself and from a connected guitar/bass is output as a digital audio signal from DIGITAL OUT, letting you record it on a digital recorder. The DR-880’s playback can be synchronized via MIDI with your MIDI sequencer or digital recorder. In addition, you can register your favorite patterns, songs, or guitar effect patches in the FAVORITE buttons for instant recall while you perform. Creating patterns Choosing your sounds Creating a song Using guitar effects Performance and recording

Patterns On the DR-880, 2–4 measures worth of rhythm performance data designed to be played back repeatedly is called a “pattern.” A pattern has the following structure. fig.01-010 Drum part This is the part that plays drum sounds such as hi-hat and snare, and percussion sounds such as cowbell and conga. Bass part This is the part that plays the bass sound (bass tone). Chord progression This specifies the chord progression to be used when playing the bass. Fill-in This setting adds a fill-in during performance. You can choose a fill-in pattern from the fill library (p. 60) so that a fill-in will play at the specified location. Tempo This specifies the playback tempo of the pattern. Kit This specifies the kit (p. 40) used to play the drum part. TSC This specifies the TSC patch (p. 42) that will be used. Pattern name A name of up to fourteen characters can be assigned to each pattern. 2 3 4 Am7 F Dm7 G 1 Tempo Kit TSC Pattern name P500 2 3 4 Am7 F Dm7 G 1 P002 2 3 4 Drum part Bass part Chord progression Am7 F Dm7 G Fill in 1 Measure Tempo Kit TSC Pattern name P001 2 3 4 Am7 F Dm7 G 1 Tempo Kit TSC Pattern name U500 2 3 4 Am7 F Dm7 G 1 U002 2 3 4 Drum part Bass part Chord progression Am7 F Dm7 G Fill in 1 Tempo Kit TSC Pattern name U001 Preset pattern (P001–P500) User pattern (U001–U500) Measure Measure Measure

Chap. 1 ■Chord conversions (Arrange) The DR-880 has an “Arrange” function. This function converts the bass performance data so that it matches the chords specified by the chord progression. This means that even if the bass pattern is the same, differences in the chord progression or the specified chords will change the bass performance. fig.01-011 Songs On the DR-880, a “song” consists of patterns placed in the desired playback order for an entire composition. A song has the following structure. fig.01-020 Pattern Specify the patterns in the desired order of playback. Tempo This specifies the playback tempo of the song. Each pattern in the song also specifies a playback tempo, but you can choose whether playback will be according to the tempo specified within each pattern or the tempo specified for the entire song. Kit This specifies the kit (p. 40) used to play the song. Each pattern in the song also specifies a kit, but you can choose whether playback will use the kit specified within each pattern or the kit specified for the entire song. TSC This specifies the TSC patch (p. 42) used for the song. Each pattern in the song also specifies a TSC patch, but you can choose whether playback will use the TSC patch specified within each pattern or the TSC patch specified for the entire song. Original performance data performed with the original performance data transposed A 7 A m7 A -- (N.C) Arrange: On Rec. Key: C Song (U001–U100) 2 3 4 U001 U002 U003 U004 1 Tempo Kit TSC Song name U100 2 3 4 U001 U002 U003 U004 1 U002 2 3 4 Pattern U001 U002 U003 U004 1 Tempo Kit TSC Song name U001 Step

About kits The DR-880 contains 440 instruments (drum sounds) and 40 bass tones (bass sounds). From these, collections of 60 instruments and one bass tone have been chosen and stored as “kits.” An insert effect can also be specified for each kit. fig.01-030 ● The DR-880 contains 100 preset kits, and 100 user kits that you are free to modify. ● Each pattern remembers the kit number that was used when creating that pattern. This means that when playing patterns, the kit will also change when you switch kits. Insert Effect For each kit you can specify “insert effects” that will be applied directly to the instruments and bass tone. Insert effects for instruments Separate equalizer and compressor effects are provided for kick, snare, and other instruments. This lets you apply effects that are appropriate for the character of the instrument. Insert effects for bass tone Compressor and bass amp simulator effects are provided. 001 002 003 004 438 439 440 001 002 040 Instrument Preset kit (P001–P100) Bass tone 1 2 P100 20 20 1 2 20 1 2 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BASS Insert Effect • KICK • SNARE • OTHERS • BASS 1 2 P002 20 20 1 2 20 1 2 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BASS • KICK • SNARE • OTHERS • BASS 1 2 P001 20 20 1 2 20 1 2 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BASS Insert Effect • KICK • SNARE • OTHERS • BASS User kit (U001–U100) 1 2 U100 20 20 1 2 20 1 2 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BASS Insert Effect • KICK • SNARE • OTHERS • BASS 1 2 U002 20 20 1 2 20 1 2 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BASS • KICK • SNARE • OTHERS • BASS 1 2 U001 20 20 1 2 20 1 2 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BASS Insert Effect • KICK • SNARE • OTHERS • BASS

Chap. 1 Pad bank The instruments (drum sounds) of a kit are organized into three groups with twenty instruments in each group. These groups are called “pad banks.” fig.01-040 Press [PAD] to select among the DRUM 1–3 pad banks; the currently selected pad bank is shown in the screen. You can press a key pad to play the instrument that’s assigned to that pad. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PAD] to switch to the bass pads. When you strike a key pad, the bass tone will sound at the pitch (note name) printed at the upper right of the key pad you struck. By holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [PAD] to select “BASS -1” you can play the sounds one octave lower. By selecting “BASS +1” you can play the sounds one octave higher. Kit 16 11 6 1 17 12 7 2 18 13 8 3 19 14 9 4 20 15 10 5 DRUM 1 16 11 6 1 17 12 7 2 18 13 8 3 19 14 9 4 20 15 10 5 DRUM 2 16 11 6 1 17 12 7 2 18 13 8 3 19 14 9 4 20 15 10 5 DRUM 3 BASS BASS +1 BASS -1 1 2 U001 20 20 1 2 20 1 2 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BASS Insert Effect • KICK • SNARE • OTHERS • BASS About the maximum polyphony The DR-880 has a maximum polyphony of 32 notes (voices). Some bass sounds use two voices when you play one note, and if you’re using this type of bass sound, the maximum polyphony will be less than 32 notes. For details on the number of voices used by each instrument, refer to p. 153.

About TSC (Total Sound Control) Total Sound Control (abbreviated as TSC) is a feature that gives you overall control of the tonal character and ambience. TSC provides a “stereo three-band equalizer,” which adjusts the overall tone, and a “ambience/ reverb,” which adjusts the ambience of the overall sound. Settings for these two effects are handled together by a “TSC patch.” By switching the TSC patch you can easily obtain a variety of sounds, ranging from natural ambience to various types of room or hall reverberation. TSC has the following structure. fig.01-050 ● The DR-880 provides twenty preset TSC patches, and another twenty user TSC patches in which you can store your edited settings. ● You can temporarily edit a preset patch, but can’t overwrite your changes onto the original preset pattern. User patches can be freely edited and overwritten. Kit STEREO EQ AMBIENCE / REVERB U20 STEREO EQ AMBIENCE / REVERB U02 STEREO EQ AMBIENCE / REVERB U01 STEREO EQ AMBIENCE / REVERB P20 STEREO EQ AMBIENCE / REVERB P02 STEREO EQ AMBIENCE / REVERB P01 Preset patch (P01–P20) User patch (U01–U20) TSC OUT L OUT R Rev. Send L Rev. Send R 1 2 U001 20 20 1 2 20 1 2 DRUM 1 DRUM 2 DRUM 3 BASS Insert Effect • KICK • SNARE • OTHERS • BASS

rhythm performance. A dedicated effect can be applied to the guitar/bass input. fig.01-060 Guitar Effects The DR-880 contains numerous effects created especially for guitar/bass. The types of effect used and the order in which they are connected are specified by several “algorithms.” Three algorithms are provided: Guitar Multi, Bass Multi, and Acoustic Multi. Guitar Multi This is a multi-effect setup for electric guitar. Bass Multi This is a multi-effect setup for bass guitar. Acoustic Multi This is a multi-effect setup for acoustic guitar. The order in which the FX are connected will change to the appropriate position for the effect that is selected. Each effect within the algorithm has various parameters (analogous to the knobs of a compact effect unit), which you can adjust to vary the sound. A choice of algorithm and the parameter settings for each effect are collectively stored as an “effect patch.” When you switch effect patches, the combination of effects, their on/off status, and the parameter values will all change at the same time. This means you can change instantly to a completely different sound. Effect patches are organized as follows. Preset patches 1–50 You can temporarily edit the settings of the preset patches, but can’t write your changes into memory. User patches 1–50 These patches can be freely edited and overwritten. • Patch name • Effect On/Off • Effect type (Algorithm) • Patch level • Setting for each effect U50 User patch (U01–U50) U02 U01 • Patch name • Effect On/Off • Effect type (Algorithm) • Patch level • Setting for each effect P50 P02 Preset patch (P01–P50) • Patch name • Effect On/Off • Effect type (Algorithm) • Patch level • Settings for each effect P01 OUTPUT SETTING MASTER OUT INDIVIDUAL OUT Guitar effect Pattern/Song

The following diagram shows the signal flow from the drum part, bass part, and the sound from the GUITAR/BASS INPUT until it reaches the DR-880’s audio outputs. fig.01-100 OUTPUT SETTING MASTER OUT DIGITAL OUT INDIVIDUAL OUT Kit Individual Rev. Send Direct / Insert effect TSC Guitar effect Key pad Insert effect KICK SNARE OTHERS INDIVIDUAL DIRECT Reverb Send Level Drum part Key pad Insert effect BASS INDIVIDUAL DIRECT Bass part Reverb Send Level

Chap. 1 Output jacks The DR-880 provides MASTER OUT, INDIVIDUAL A/B, and DIGITAL OUT output jacks. MASTER OUT These jacks output the sound from the drum part, the bass part, and GUITAR/BASS INPUT. INDIVIDUAL A/B You can choose to output only specific sounds from these jacks. DIGITAL OUT This jack outputs a digital audio signal that is identical to the output from MASTER OUT. You can make output assign settings (Out Assign: p. 107–p. 111) for each instrument to specify whether or not it will use the insert effects and whether it will be output from MASTER OUT or INDIVIDUAL jacks. Output settings Output settings let you make final adjustments before the sound is sent from MASTER OUT. ● Use “Output Select” to optimize the output for the device that’s connected to MASTER OUT (e.g., amp or audio system). ● Adjust the level of the audio signal that is sent from DIGITAL OUT. ● Use the “2-band Equalizer” to make final adjustments to the sound before it is output. ● Adjust the volume of the ambience. ● Specify the output destination of the GUITAR/BASS INPUT, and specify the device that is connected to the output destination.

Switching the Pad Bank Pad Bank You can press [PAD] to select among the DRUM 1–3 pad banks; the current pad bank is shown in the screen. fig.01-110d * After a short while, you will automatically return from the pad bank setting screen to the previous screen. You can strike a key pad to play the instrument assigned to that pad. Bass Pad By holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [PAD] you can switch to the bass pads. When you strike a key pad, the bass tone will sound at the pitch (note name) printed at the upper right of the key pad you struck. fig.01-120d ● Choose BASS -1 to play the bass tone one octave lower. ● Choose BASS +1 to play the bass tone one octave higher. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the bass pad setting screen to the previous screen. Moving the cursor The cursor is shown as reversed (highlighted) text for an editable setting in the screen. When selecting from several icons, the cursor is shown as a frame around the icon. fig.01-130d If there are several editable items in the screen, use the [CURSOR] buttons to move the cursor to the item you want to edit. If you continue holding down a [CURSOR] button, the cursor will continue moving. Moving between screens (Scrolling) Whenever you see a “ ” or “ ” symbol in the left or right portion of the screen, it means that additional information that could not fit in the current screen can be found in that direction. Press [CURSOR] to move to the next screen to the left, or press [CURSOR] to move to the next screen to the right. fig.01-140d Cursor Cursor

Chap. 1 When “ ” or “ ” symbols appear at the left of the screen, it means that additional parameters that could not fit in the current screen can be found in the upward or downward directions. Use [CURSOR] / to scroll upward or downward through the items. fig.01-150d Editing a value You can turn the VALUE dial to edit the value at the location of the cursor. To change the value more rapidly, hold down [SHIFT] while you turn the VALUE dial. Example) Switching the patch number VALUE dial: P001 → P002 → P003 → P004 → P005 → ... [SHIFT] + VALUE dial: P001 → P011 → P021 → P031 → P041 → ... fig.01-160d The Play screen You can change the contents that are shown in the Pattern or Song Play screen (the basic screen for playback). Pattern Play screen Press [DISPLAY] to select among the following choices. fig.02-040 ● For details on the contents of the display, refer to p. 51. Song Play screen Press [DISPLAY] to select among the following choices. fig.03-171 ● For details on the contents of the display, refer to p. 83. Chord progression display (4 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (2 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (1 measure x 3 lines) Pattern display Chord progression display (4 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (2 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (1 measure x 3 lines) Playback pattern display

Pattern mode is where you play, create, or edit patterns. With the Play screen displayed and playback stopped, press [SONG/PATTERN] so “PATTERN” appears in the display.

1. Use the VALUE dial to select the pattern you want to play. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the pattern, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 65). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. Following preset patterns 001–500, you can also select from user patterns 001–500. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [SONG/ PATTERN] to switch between Preset (P) and User (U). 2. Press [ ]. The selected pattern will start playing. ❍ You can turn the VALUE dial during playback to reserve the pattern that will be played next. The name of the reserved pattern is highlighted. When the current pattern finishes playing, the reserved pattern will start playing. 3. To stop playback, press [ ]. ❍ When you press [ ] once again, playback will resume from the point where it was stopped. ❍ If you press [ ] before pressing [ ], playback will start from the beginning of the pattern. Changing the tempo 1. Press [TEMPO (TAP)]. The tempo setting screen appears. fig.02-020d 2. Use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. You can adjust the tempo within the 20–260 range. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the tempo setting screen to the previous screen. ■Setting the tempo by tapping a button (Tap Tempo) You can also specify the tempo by tapping [TEMPO (TAP)] at the desired interval. This function is called “Tap Tempo.” 1. Press [TEMPO (TAP)] four times or more at the desired tempo. The tempo will be set to the interval at which you pressed the button, and the current tempo will be shown in the tempo setting screen. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the tempo setting screen to the previous screen. Changing the playback key You can change the key in which a pattern plays back. This is referred to as the “Key Shift” function. 1. Press [KEY]. The key shift setting screen appears. fig.02-030d 2. Use the VALUE dial to change the key. Range: -12–+12 You can change the key in semitone steps over a range of ±1 octave. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the key shift setting screen to the previous screen.

Chap. 2 Switching the display You can switch the pattern play screen between the “chord progression display” (4 measures x 3 lines/2 measures x 3 lines/1 measure x 3 lines) and the “pattern display.” 1. Press [DISPLAY]. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available choices for the display, as follows: fig.02-040 ■Chord progression display fig.02-050d (1) Pattern mode (2) Pattern number (3) Current Tempo (4) Current key (5) Pattern name An “*” displayed in front of the pattern name indicates that the pattern has been edited. (6) Time signature (7) Measure – Beat Indicates the current location. (8) Current chord → Next chord The current chord and next chord are shown in greater detail. (9) Chord progression Shows the chord progression of the pattern. The cursor will move as playback progresses, indicating the currently playing measure. Press [DISPLAY] to choose the desired type of display for the chord progression area; either “4 measures x 3 lines,” “2 measures x 3 lines,” or “1 measure x 3 lines.” When fewer measures are displayed in a single screen, you will be able to see the chord progression in greater detail. fig.02-060d ■Pattern display fig.02-070d (10) Step A grid display shows ● symbols to indicate the timing of the important instruments (hi- hat, snare, kick) and the timing at which bass notes are played. The display will change as playback progresses. Chord progression display (4 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (2 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (1 measure x 3 lines) Pattern display (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (7) (8) (5) (9) 4 measures x 3 lines 2 measures x 3 lines 1 measure x 3 lines (1) (2) (6) (7) (3) (4) (10) (5)

Realtime recording and Step recording Realtime recording In this method, you strike the key pads while listening to a metronome, and your performance is recorded into the pattern exactly as you play it. Even if the timing at which you strike the key pads is not perfect, you can use the Quantize function to correct your timing. Step recording In this method, you specify the timing (step) and volume at which each instrument note will sound, entering notes one by one. Even if you don’t feel confident recording a pattern in real time, step recording makes it easy to record a pattern accurately. You can also combine both realtime recording and step recording to record a pattern. For example, you can use step recording to edit a portion of a realtime-recorded pattern, or use step recording to create the basic portion of a pattern and then use realtime recording to add more sounds. Before you begin recording Here’s the procedure for recording a pattern. fig.02-170 Key Shift (pattern information: p. 53) and Chord Progression (p. 58) settings are disregarded when recording patterns. <1> Selecting the user pattern you want to record 1. Access the pattern play screen. 2. Use the VALUE dial to select a user pattern (001–500). If desired, you can erase an already-recorded pattern and use it. Refer to “Erasing a pattern” (p. 66). <1> Select the user pattern you want to record <2> Make basic settings for the pattern <5> Recording a fill-in <4> Recording a chord progression <3-1> Realtime-record the pattern <3-2> Step-record the pattern

Chap. 2 <2> Making basic settings for the pattern Here you will make basic settings for the pattern, such as the time signature, the number of measures, and the tempo. * You can also change these settings after recording. 1. In the pattern play screen, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 2. Move the cursor to the “PATTERN” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern edit menu screen appears. fig.02-180d 3. Move the cursor to the “INFO” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern information screen appears. fig.02-190d 4. Move the cursor to the parameter you want to edit, and use the VALUE dial to set the value. You must set Key and Rec Key correctly. If these are not set correctly, playback may occur in the wrong key in situations such as the following: • When using a chord progression (p. 58) to arrange the bass part • When using EZ Compose to create a pattern using Current data (p. 68), and add a chord progression using either Current or USER PATTERN data (p. 69) . Parameter/ Range Explanation Beat 2/4–8/4, 4/8–16/8 Time signature Measures 1–999 Number of measures * If you increase the number of measures after recording, the corresponding number of blank measures will be added at the end. If you decrease the number of measures, the measures that have thus been eliminated will not be played. Tempo 20–260 Tempo Arrange OFF, ON Specifies whether the Arrange function will operate for the bass part OFF: Use this setting if you want the recorded performance data to be played without change. The Arrange func- tion will not operate. ON: The Arrange function will arrange the recorded perfor- mance data according to the chord progression. Key -, C–B, Cm–Bm The key when playing the pattern * The key display area in the left of the display shows the key after key shift has been applied. (Example) If the Key = Am and the Key Shift = +2, this is shown as “Bm.” Rec.Key C–B, Cm–Bm Key when recording the bass part * When you specify the key used when recording, the bass part will be arranged according to this setting. Key Shift -12–+12 Transposes the playback key in semitone steps Kit Number P001–P100, U001–U100 Number of the kit used to play this pattern TSC Switch OFF, ON TSC on/off setting TSC Number P01–P20, U01–U20 Number of the TSC patch used Parameter/ Range Explanation

<3-1> Using realtime recording 1. Switch to a pad bank or the bass pads, depending on the part you want to record. To record the drum part Press [PAD] to select a pad bank 1–3. To record the bass part Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PAD] to select the bass pads. Choose “BASS -1” if you want to record sounds one octave lower, or choose “BASS +1” if you want to record sounds one octave higher. 2. Press [REC]. [REC] will light, and the realtime recording screen appears. The metronome will also begin sounding. fig.02-200d The screen shows “Rec Standby...” to indicate that you are in recording standby mode. 3. Move the cursor to “Quantize,” and use the VALUE dial to specify the quantization. When used during realtime recording, the Quantization function corrects any inaccuracies in the timing at which you strike the key pads, so that the strikes will be recorded at precise intervals of the timing unit you specify. 4. Move the cursor to “Rec. Velo” and use the VALUE dial to specify the volume (recording velocity) for the instrument or bass tone you are going to record. 1–127: The notes will be recorded with the velocity you specify, regardless of the force with which you actually struck the key pad. SENS: The notes will be recorded with the velocity at which you strike the key pad. 5. Press [ ] to start recording. [ ] starts blinking in time with the count. The screen indication changes to “Recording...” * If a pattern has already been recorded, the pattern will begin playing. 6. In time with the metronome, strike the key pads for the instrument or bass sound you’re recording. * If necessary, press [PAD] (or hold down [SHIFT] and press [PAD]) to switch between the drum part and bass part. 7. If you want to erase notes you recorded by mistake, proceed as follows. (For an instrument) Hold down [SHIFT] and press the key pad corresponding to the instrument you want to delete. (For the bass sound) Hold down [SHIFT] and press any one of the key pads. The notes located during the time you continue holding down [SHIFT] and the key pad will be deleted. 8. Repeat steps 6–7 if necessary. ❍ If you want to rehearse your performance, press [REC] once again. [REC] starts blinking, indicating you’re in rehearsal mode. The screen display will change to “Rec Rehearsal...” Strike the key pads in time with the metronome to rehearse your performance. Range Range - - No quantization 8th note triplets 32nd note triplets 8th notes 32nd notes quarter note triplets 16th note triplets quarter notes 16th notes

Chap. 2 * Nothing is recorded when you strike the key pads during rehearsal. When you’re finished rehearsing, press [REC] so the button is lit. The indication in the screen changes to “Recording...” or “Rec Standby...” 9. When you’re finished recording, press [ ]. 10.If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). <3-2> Step-recording 1. Switch to a pad bank or the bass pads, depending on the part you want to record. To record the drum part Press [PAD] to select a pad bank 1–3. To record the bass part Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PAD] to select the bass pads. Choose “BASS -1” if you want to record sounds one octave lower, or choose “BASS +1” if you want to record sounds one octave higher. 2. Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “PATTERN” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern edit menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “STEP REC” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern step-record screen appears. (Drum part) fig.02-210d (Bass part) fig.02-220d 5. Move the cursor to each of the items listed below, and use the VALUE dial to set the value. (1) DRUM (drum part), BASS (bass part) This chooses what will be shown in the pattern display area. (Drum part) ALL: All instruments will be shown. BANK1-PAD01–BANK3-PAD20: Only the instruments of the selected bank or pad number will be shown. (Bass part) ALL: Note names and pitch bend data will be shown. NOTE: Note names will be shown. PITCH BEND: Pitch bend data will be shown (p. 57). (1) (4) (3) (5) (9) Pattern display area (6) Measure (1) (2) (4) (3) (5) Pattern display area (7) Measure (8) (9)

(2) OCT (Bass part) This indicates the state of the bass pads. NORM: Normal state. -1: The bass tone will be one octave lower. +1: The bass tone will be one octave higher. (3) Qtz This specifies the note length into which each measure will be divided. The number of grid lines in each measure of the pattern display will change according to the Quantize setting you choose. Each grid line represents one step. (4) REC-VEL This specifies the volume (velocity) of the instruments/bass notes that you are going to record. 1–127: The notes will be recorded at the velocity value you specify here, regardless of how strongly you actually strike the key pads. SENS: The notes will be recorded with a velocity corresponding to how strongly you strike the key pads. 6. Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor within the pattern display area to the step that you want to record, and strike the key pad for the instrument or bass note you want to record. When an instrument or bass note is recorded, an “●” indication appears. The velocity is also recorded at this time. You will automatically advance by one step. (5) POSITION This shows the currently selected recording position in “measure:beat:clock” units. You can move the cursor to this indication and use the VALUE dial to specify the measure:beat:clock position, and then strike a key pad to record directly into the specified position. Range 32nd notes 16th note triplets 16th notes 8th note triplets 8th notes quarter note triplets quarter notes whole notes Button operations [ ] Moves the cursor to the begin- ning of the pattern. [ ] Moves the cursor to the begin- ning of the preceding step. [ ] Moves the cursor to the begin- ning of the next step. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Moves the cursor to where the next instrument or bass note is recorded. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Moves the cursor to where the preceding instrument or bass note is recorded. [SHIFT]+ key pad Deletes the instrument corre- sponding to the key pad in the current step. In case of bass note, you can press any key pad. [SHIFT]+ [EXIT] Deletes the instrument or bass note recorded at the currently selected position, and moves the cursor to where the next in- strument or bass note is re- corded. [ENTER] Plays the instrument or bass note recorded at the currently selected position. [ ] Starts playback from the begin- ning of the currently selected measure. Press [ ] to stop playback. [DISPLAY]+ key pad Displays the instrument of that key pad. you can check the sound without recording.

Chap. 2 (6) PAD (Drum part) This shows the pad bank, pad number, and name of the instrument that is recorded at the currently selected position. By moving the cursor to this indication and using the VALUE dial to change the pad bank and pad number, you can replace the recorded instrument with the instrument of the pad bank and pad number you specify. (7) NOTE (Bass part) This shows the name of the note recorded at the currently selected position. By moving the cursor to this indication and using the VALUE dial to change the name of the note, you can replace the recorded note with the note you specify. (8) DUR (Bass part) This shows the duration (length) of the note recorded at the currently selected position, in units of “beats - ticks.” By moving the cursor to this indication and using the VALUE dial to change the beats and ticks, you can modify the duration of the recorded bass note. * Beats are divided into “ticks,” and there are 96 ticks in one quarter note beat. (9) VEL This shows the velocity value of the instrument or bass note recorded at the currently selected position. By moving the cursor to this indication and turning the VALUE dial, you can modify the velocity value that is recorded. * You cannot record more than one instance of the same instrument or bass note at the same position. If you attempt to do so, the previous note will be overwritten by the last-recorded note. 7. Repeat steps 5–6 if necessary. * If necessary, you can press [PAD] (or hold down [SHIFT] and press [PAD]) to switch between the drum part and the bass part. 8. When you are finished recording, press [EXIT]. 9. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). ■Recording pitch bend data in the bass part You can record pitch bend data in the bass part. This lets you simulate playing techniques such as hammering-on or pulling-off. 1. Access the step-record screen for the bass part (p. 55). 2. Move the cursor to “BASS” and use the VALUE dial to switch to “P.BEND.” fig.02-230d 3. Move the cursor to “Qtz” and use the VALUE dial to specify the quantization. 4. Specify the position at which you want to record pitch bend data. You can either use [ ][ ] to move the cursor in the pattern display area to the step that you want to record, or specify the POSITION measure:beat:clock values to set the recording position. 5. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CURSOR] or [CURSOR] to record pitch bend data. [SHIFT]+[CURSOR] : The pitch bend amount is raised by a semitone each time you press these keys. (If Bend Range = 12) [SHIFT]+[CURSOR] : The pitch bend amount is lowered by a semitone each time you press these keys. (If Bend Range = 12) An indication of “B” is shown in the pattern display area where pitch bend data has been recorded. * If DISPLAY is set to “ALL,” the “●” indication takes priority for steps at which both a bass note and pitch bend data are recorded. (1) (2) (3)

(1) POSITION This shows the currently selected recording position in “measure:beat:clock” units. You can move the cursor to this indication and use the VALUE dial to specify the measure:beat:clock position, and then strike a key pad to record directly into the specified position. (2) RANGE This shows the range of the pitch bend that is recorded at the currently selected position. By moving the cursor to this indication and turning the VALUE dial, you can edit the range of the recorded pitch bend. Range: 0–12 * If you set RANGE to a setting other than 12, that value will take effect from the bass note at the next recorded location. This means that if you want to record pitch bend data with a RANGE setting other than 12, you'll need to record a RANGE setting of the desired value and a VALUE setting of 0 at a point earlier than the bass note where you want your setting to take effect. * RANGE is initialized to 12 at the beginning of the pattern. (3) VALUE This shows the value of the pitch bend that is recorded at the currently selected position. By moving the cursor to this indication and turning the VALUE dial, you can edit the value of the recorded pitch bend. Range: -8192–8191 6. Repeat steps 4–5 if necessary. 7. When you are finished recording, press [EXIT]. 8. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). <4> Recording a chord progression Here you can record a chord progression for the bass part. 1. Select the pattern for which you want to record a chord progression. 2. Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “PATTERN” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern edit menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “CHORD” icon and press [ENTER]. The chord progression recording screen appears. fig.02-240d 5. Move the cursor to “Qtz” and use the VALUE dial to specify the quantization. The number of grids in each measure of the pattern display area will change according to the quantization you specify. Each square is one step. Range 32nd notes 16th note triplets 16th notes 8th notes triplets 8th notes quarter note triplets quarter notes whole notes (1) (2)(3) (4)

Chap. 2 6. Specify the position at which you want to record a chord. Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the step at which you want to record, or use the POSITION measure:beat:clock values to specify the recording position. 7. Move the cursor to each of the following items, and use the VALUE dial to specify the chord that you want to input. (1) ROOT Specify the root note of the chord. Range: - - -, C–B * You can also use the key pads to specify this. (2) TYPE Specify the chord type. Range: - - (N.C: non-chord type) Choose this type if you don’t want the notes of your performance to be converted into a chord. For example, if you specify the Root as “C” and the Chord Type as “- -,” your original performance data will be played back without change. If you specify the Root as something other than “C,” for example as a “D” non-chord type, your original performance data will be played back transposed a whole step higher. (3) ON-BASS Specify an on-bass chord (a chord where the bass note is something other than the root of the chord). If you don’t want to specify an on- bass chord, set this to “- -.” Range: - -, C–B * If TYPE is set to “- -” (non-chord type), the on-bass chord will be ignored even if you specify it. (4) OCT. SHIFT Specify the octave shift setting for the chord. +1: The chord will be played an octave higher. 0: Octave shift will not be applied. (Normal) -1: The chord will be played an octave lower. The results of the ROOT–OCT.SHIFT settings are shown together in the lower right of the screen. Octave shift is shown as “▲” (+1) or “▼” (-1). 8. Repeat steps 6–7 if necessary. 9. When you’re finished recording, press [EXIT]. 10.If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). Button operations [ ] Moves the recording position to the beginning of the pattern. [ ] Moves the recording position to the beginning of the preced- ing step. [ ] Moves the recording position to the beginning of the next step. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Moves to the position at which the next chord is recorded. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Moves to the position at which the preceding chord is record- ed. [SHIFT]+ key pad Deletes the chord recorded at the currently setep. [SHIFT]+ [EXIT] Deletes the chord recorded at the currently selected position, and moves to the position at which the next chord is record- ed. [ ] Starts playback from the begin- ning of the currently selected measure. Press [ ] to stop playback. * If you’ve turned Arrange “ON” in Pattern Information (p. 53), the arranger will run. If a fill-in (p. 60) is recorded, the fill-in will also be played. - - (N.C) Maj 7 M7 m m7 M9 7(b5) 7(13) 7(b9) 7(#9) 6 6(9) m6 m6(9) 9 add9 madd9 mM9 mM7 m7(b5) m9 dim sus4 7sus4 aug aug7

<5> Recording a fill-in You can choose from a variety of fill-ins and add them to the currently selected pattern. 1. Select the pattern for which you want to record a fill-in. 2. Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “PATTERN” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern edit menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “FILL” icon and press [ENTER]. The fill-in record screen appears. fig.02-250d 5. Move the cursor to “POSITION” and use the VALUE dial to select the measure at which you want to record a fill-in. 6. Move the cursor to “FILL IN” and use the VALUE dial to select the number of the fill-in that you want to record. The name of the selected fill-in is displayed. Range: s001–s050, L001–L050 fig.02-051d * A fill-in that is longer than the meter can’t be placed in the first measure and the next measure after fill-in. (E.g., a fill-in longer than two beats can’t be placed in the first measure of a pattern in 2/4 meter.) The measure display area shows the currently selected measure and the number of the fill-in that’s recorded at that measure. 7. Repeat steps 5–6 if necessary. 8. When you’re finished recorded, press [EXIT]. 9. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). Button operations [ ] Moves the cursor to the begin- ning of the first measure. [ ] Moves to the preceding mea- sure. [ ] Moves to the next measure. [SHIFT]+ [EXIT] Deletes the fill-in from the cur- rently selected measure. [ ] Starts playback from the begin- ning of the currently selected measure. Press [ ] to stop playback. * If you’ve turned Arrange “ON” in Pattern Information (p. 53), the arranger will run. If a fill-in is recorded, the fill-in will also be played.

Copying a portion of a pattern (Copy Measure) Here’s how to copy a portion of the currently selected pattern (or another pattern) into the currently selected pattern. You can choose whether the original data will be replaced by the copied data, or whether the original data and the copied data will be combined. fig.02-400 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “EDIT” icon and press [ENTER]. fig.02-410d 2. Move the cursor to the “COPY” icon and press [ENTER]. The measure copy screen will appear. fig.02-420d 3. Move the cursor to the relevant item, and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the desired value. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 copy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 copy 1 2 3 4 ● Copying to the same pattern ● Copying from a different pattern Parameter/ Range Explanation Src CURRENT, P001–P500, U001–U500 Copy-source pattern If you want to copy from the currently selected pattern, set this to “CURRENT.” Src Meas 1–n Starting measure of the copy source * “n” is the number of measures in the copy source. Num of Meas 1–n Number of copy-source measures to copy * “n” is the number of measures in the copy source. Dest Meas 1–(n+1) Starting measure of the copy desti- nation * “n” is the number of measures in the current pattern. Part See below Type of performance data to be copied ALL: Drum part and bass part performance data, and chord progressions DRUM: Drum part performance data BASS: Bass part performance data DRUM & BASS: Drum part and bass part performance data CHORD: Chord progressions Inst ALL, 1-01–3-20 If you’ve set Part to DRUM, specify the instrument(s) to be copied. Copy source

4. To execute with the specified settings, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now working...” will appear, and the copy will be carried out. When the copy is completed, the message will disappear. * If the time signature differs between the copy-source pattern and the currently selected pattern (copy destination), the data will be aligned to the time signature of the currently selected pattern. This will change the number of measures. * If you attempt to perform a Copy operation that involves more than 999 measures, the Copy operation will end when the number of measures reaches 999. * If the result of the copy operation has increased the number of measures in the pattern, the Measures (p. 53) indication in Patch Information will be updated automatically. 5. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). Inserting blank measures into a pattern (Insert Measure) Here’s how to insert blank measures into the currently selected pattern. fig.02-430 1. In the Pattern Edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “EDIT” icon and press [ENTER]. fig.02-410d 2. Move the cursor to the “INSERT” icon and press [ENTER]. The Insert Measure screen will appear. fig.02-440d 3. Move the cursor to each field and use the VALUE dial to set the desired value. Choose from the instruments in the currently selected kit. If you choose ALL, the copy operation will apply to all instruments of the currently selected kit. * You can press a pad to specify the instrument. Times 1–999 Number of times to copy the data Copy Mode REPLACE, MERGE Specify how the copy is to take place REPLACE: The data at the specified copy destination will be erased before the source data is copied. MERGE: The data at the specified copy destination will be pre- served, and combined with the copied source data. * If the Part setting is “CHORD” this parameter will not appear; the Copy operation is performed using only the REPLACE method. * If the Part setting is “ALL,” the Copy operation will always be performed using REPLACE for the chord progression. * Copying with MERGE mode may result in large amounts of overlapping data being recorded at the same location, possibly producing unexpected results during playback. Parameter/ Range Explanation Pad bank Pad number Instrument (Ex.) Parameter/ Range Explanation Dest Meas 1–(n+1) Measure at which blank measures are to be inserted * “n” is the number of measures in the current pattern. Num of Meas 1–(999-n) Number of blank measures to be in- serted 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 insert

Chap. 2 4. To insert blank measures as you specified, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now working...” will appear, and the blank measures will be inserted. When the operation has been completed, the message will disappear. * Since the insert operation will increase the number of measures in the pattern, the Measures (p. 53) indication in Patch Information will be updated automatically. 5. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). Erasing a portion of a pattern (Erase) Here’s how you can erase performance data from the specified portion of the currently selected pattern. fig.02-450 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “EDIT” icon and press [ENTER]. fig.02-410d 2. Move the cursor to the “ERASE” icon and press [ENTER]. The performance data Erase screen will appear. fig.02-460d 3. Move the cursor to the relevant item and use the VALUE dial to specify the desired value. 4. To erase the data you’ve specified, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now working...” will appear, and the data will be erased. When the erasure has been completed, the message will disappear. 5. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 erase Parameter/ Range Explanation Dest Meas 1–n Measure at which you want to be- gin erasing data * “n” is the number of measures in the current pattern. Num of Meas 1–n Number of measures to erase * “n” is the number of measures in the current pattern. Part See below Type of data to be erased from the specified measures ALL: Drum part and chord part performance data, and chord progressions DRUM: Drum part performance data BASS: Bass part performance data DRUM & BASS: Drum part and bass part performance data CHORD: Chord progressions Inst ALL, 1-01–3-20 If you’ve set Part to DRUM, specify the instruments whose data will be erased. Choose from the instruments in the currently selected kit. If you select ALL, data for all instruments in the cur- rently selected kit will be erased. * You can press a pad to specify the instrument.

Deleting unwanted measures (Delete Measure) Here’s how to delete unwanted measures from the currently selected pattern. When the measures have been deleted, the subsequent measures will be moved forward to fill the gap. fig.02-470 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “EDIT” icon and press [ENTER]. fig.02-410d 2. Move the cursor to the “DELETE” icon and press [ENTER]. The Delete Measure screen will appear. fig.02-480d 3. Move the cursor to the relevant item and use the VALUE dial to set the desired value. 4. To delete the measures you specified, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now working...” will appear, and the measures will be deleted. When the measures have been deleted, the message will disappear. * The number of measures in the pattern will decrease when you perform the Delete Measure procedure, and the Measures (p. 53) indication in Pattern Information will be updated automatically. 5. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 delete 4 5 6 7 Parameter/ Range Explanation Dest Meas 1–n Measure at which you want to be- gin deleting data * “n” is the number of measures in the current pattern. Num of Meas 1–n Number of measures to be deleted * “n” is the number of measures in the current pattern.

If you want to keep a pattern you’ve created or edited, you must carry out the “Write” operation to write (store) the pattern into a user pattern memory location. If you re-select a pattern or turn off the power before Writing, your edited pattern data will be lost. Naming a pattern (Pattern Name) You can assign a name (pattern name) of up to fourteen characters to your pattern. 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “NAME” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern name edit screen appears. fig.02-260d 2. Move the cursor to the place where you want to input a character, and use the VALUE dial to choose a character. 3. When you’ve finished specifying the name, press [EXIT]. 4. Proceed with “Writing your pattern.” Writing your pattern 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “WRITE” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern write screen appears. fig.02-270d 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the user pattern into which you want to write your pattern. 3. Move the cursor to “NOTE DATA FIX” and use the VALUE dial to turn it on/off. NOTE DATA FIX This specifies how the pattern will be saved when you create a pattern with the Pattern Information setting Arrange (p. 53) turned ON. ON: The pattern will be saved with the performance data (bass) as it was converted by the Arrange function. If you execute Write with this setting ON, the Pattern Information setting Arrange will automatically be turned OFF. * If you save with NOTE DATA FIX turned on, and then turn the pattern information Arrange setting on, the pattern (to which Arrange has been applied) will once again be processed by the Arrange function, possibly producing unexpected results. OFF: The pattern will be saved without being processed by the arranger. 4. To write your pattern, press [ENTER]. If you decide not to write it, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the pattern will be saved. When the pattern has been saved, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Button operations [CURSOR] [CURSOR] Move the cursor. [CURSOR] Switch from lowercase to uppercase characters. [CURSOR] Switch from uppercase to lowercase characters. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Insert a space at the cursor location. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Delete the character at the cur- sor location, and shift subse- quent characters to the left.

Copying a pattern 1. In the pattern edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “COPY” icon and press [ENTER]. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the pattern, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 65). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. The pattern copy screen appears. fig.02-280d 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source pattern number, and use the VALUE dial to select a pattern. 3. Move the cursor to the copy-destination pattern number, and use the VALUE dial to select a user pattern. 4. To execute the copy, press [ENTER]. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the copy will be carried out. When the copy is completed, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Erasing a pattern 1. Select the pattern that you want to erase. * It is not possible to erase the preset pattern. 2. Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “PATTERN” icon and press [ENTER]. The pattern edit menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “CLEAR” icon and press [ENTER]. The screen will ask “Clear pattern?” fig.02-290d 5. If you are sure you want to clear (erase) the pattern, press [ENTER]. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the pattern will be erased. When the erasure has been completed, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Copy source Copy destination

“EZ Compose” is a group of functions that lets you create a pattern simply by making a few settings in the screen—you don’t have to input each individual note of the rhythm. You can also add a chord progression and fill-ins. What is Groove Modify? “Groove Modify” functions lets you change the “groove” (rhythmic feel) of the pattern playback. Groove Modify includes the following three functions. • Velocity Modify • Ghost Note • Shuffle

Creating a pattern EZ Compose lets you select a favorite pattern for each group of sounds, and combine them to create your new pattern. EZ Compose creates patterns with a time signature of 4/4 or 3/4. If the time signature of the currently selected pattern is not one of these, it will be converted to 4/4 or 3/4. 1. Press EZ COMPOSE [PATTERN]. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the pattern, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 65). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. The EZ Compose pattern setting screen appears. fig.02-080d 2. Move the cursor to the relevant item, then use the VALUE dial to set the value. * If you want to use the currently selected pattern, choose “Current” as the TYPE. * Choose “------------” as the TYPE for patterns that you don’t want to use (i.e., that you want to remain silent). Press [ ] to play the pattern with the current settings. 3. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). You can use EZ Compose in Pattern mode, but not in Song mode (p. 75). Parameter/ Range Explanation BEAT 4/4, 3/4 Time signature MEAS 1–32 Number of measures KIT P001–P100, U001–U100 Number of the kit to use TYPE/No.: HH CYM see below Preset patterns for hi-hat/cymbals Type: 8BEAT, 16BEAT, SHUFFLE, 1/2SHUFFLE TYPE/No.: KICK SNR see below Preset patterns for kick/snare Type: 8BEAT, 16BEAT, SHUFFLE, 1/2SHUFFLE TYPE/No.: PERC see below Preset patterns for percussion Type: ROCK POPS, CONGA BONGO, SLOW LATIN, LATIN POPS TYPE/No.: BASS see below Preset patterns for bass Type: STEADY&SIMPL, ROCK BLUES, BALLAD, FUNK SOUL

Chap. 3 Adding a chord progression Here’s how to select a favorite chord progression from various preset chord progressions, so that the bass part will play according to the progression you selected. 1. Press EZ COMPOSE [CHORD PROGRESSION]. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the pattern, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 65). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. The EZ Compose chord progression setting screen appears. fig.02-090d 2. Move the cursor to the relevant item, then use the VALUE dial to set the value. * MEAS (number of measures) is determined automatically by the TYPE/No. and TIMES settings. You cannot directly change the number of measures. The screen shows the chord progression you specified. If you want, you can press [DISPLAY] to change the amount of information about the chord progression that is displayed at once; the available choices are: “4 measures x 3 lines,” “2 measures x 3 lines,” or “1 measure x 3 lines.” Press [ ] to play the pattern with the current settings. 3. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). Parameter/ Range Explanation KIT P001–P100, U001–U100 Number of the kit to use TYPE/No. see below Type and number of the preset chord progressions Type: 2MEAS Maj, 2MEAS Min, 4MEAS Maj, 4MEAS Min, 8MEAS Maj, 8MEAS Min, 16MEAS Maj, 16MEAS Min, BLUES Maj, BLUES Min, USER PATTERN * If you want to use chord progression of the currently selected pattern, choose “Current” as the TYPE. * If you choose “- - - - - - - - - - -,” the chord progression setting will not be used. * If you choose “USER PATTERN,” the chord progression of the specified user pattern will be used. * If you choose “Current” or “USER PATTERN,” the key and the chord progression may not match if the Key (p. 53) of the specified pattern is not set correctly. KEY C–B, Cm–Bm Key for playback * The chord progression will be key-shifted according to the KEY setting. TIMES 1–32 Number of times to repeat the se- lected chord progression * It is not possible to set MEAS beyond 32 measures.

Adding a fill-in You can choose from a variety of fill-ins and add them to the currently selected pattern. 1. Press EZ COMPOSE [FILL IN]. * If there is an edited pattern that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the pattern, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 65). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. The EZ Compose fill-in setting screen appears. fig.02-100d 2. Move the cursor to the relevant item, then use the VALUE dial to set the value. Press [ ] to play the pattern with the current settings. Press [FILL IN], you can play only the measures within which a fill-in occurs. If the number of measures specified by INTERVAL is greater than the number of measures in the pattern, the measure at which the fill-in occurs will not be played. 3. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). Parameter/ Range Explanation KIT P001–P100, U001–U100 Number of the kit to use SMALL: INTERVAL 1–32MEAS Specify the number of measures af- ter which a Small (short) fill-in will be added (Example) If you set this to 4MEAS, a small fill-in will be added at measure 4, measure 8, measure 12, ... etc. * If the number of measures specified by INTERVAL is greater than the number of measures in the pattern, the fill-in will not be played. SMALL: No. - - -, s001–s050, L001–L050 Number of preset (Small fill-in) to use * If you choose “- - -” the Small fill-in will not be added. LARGE: INTERVAL 1–32MEAS Specify the number of measures af- ter which a Large (long) fill-in will be added (Example) If you set this to 16MEAS, a Large fill-in will be added at measure 16, 32, 48, ... etc. * If the number of measures specified by INTERVAL is greater than the number of measures in the pattern, the fill-in will not be played. LARGE: No. - - -, s001–s050, L001–L050 Number of preset (Large fill-in) to use * If you choose “- - -” the Large fill-in will not be added. * If the Small fill-in and Large fill-in occur at the same measure, the Large fill-in will take priority.

Applying volume changes (Velocity Modify) Here’s how you can add accents and expression to the pattern to create realistic dynamics, just as in an actual drum performance. 1. Select a pattern (p. 50). 2. Press [GROOVE]. The groove modify menu screen appears. fig.02-110d 3. Move the cursor to the “VELOCITY MODIFY” icon and press [ENTER]. The velocity modify setting screen appears. fig.02-120d 4. Move the cursor to the relevant item, then use the VALUE dial to set the value. ■Changing the volume balance (Velocity Balance) Here’s how to change the volume balance by adjusting the volume (velocity) of each note in a pattern independently for each sound group (hi- hat/cymbals, kick, snare, percussion, and bass). 5. Press [CURSOR] . The Velocity Balance setting screen appears. fig.02-121d 6. Move the cursor to each item, and use the VALUE dial to set the value. Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Turn Velocity Modify on/off * You can also press [GROOVE] to turn this on/off. Template 8FEEL 1–8, 16FEEL 1–12 Number of the template you want to use You can use Groove Modify in Pattern mode, but not in Song mode (p. 75). Depth 0–100 Depth with which Velocity Modify is applied With a setting of 0, Velocity Modify will not be applied. * In case of using only velocity balance, set the depth 0. Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Turn Velocity Modify on/off * You can press [GROOVE] to turn this on/off. HH/Cym 0–150% Adjust the volume of the hi-hat/ cymbals Kick 0–150% Adjust the volume of the kick Snare 0–150% Adjust the volume of the snare Perc 0–150% Adjust the volume of the percus- sion BASS Parameter/ Range Explanation

7. To execute with the specified settings, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. 8. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). Adding ghost notes By adding “ghost notes” to the pattern you can create a realistic sense of groove, just as in an actual drum performance. 1. Select a pattern (p. 50). 2. Press [GROOVE]. The groove modify menu screen appears. fig.02-110d 3. Move the cursor to the “GHOST NOTE” icon and press [ENTER]. The ghost note setting screen appears. fig.02-140d 4. Move the cursor to the relevant item, then use the VALUE dial to set the value. 5. To execute with the specified settings, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. 6. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). 0–150% Adjust the volume of the bass A setting of 0% will make the sound extremely faint. With a setting of 100%, the velocity will be as specified in the pattern. Settings of 101% or higher will make the velocity higher than specified in the pattern. Parameter/ Range Explanation Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Turn Ghost Note on/off * You can also press [GROOVE] to turn this on/off. Template see below Number of the template that you want to use STRAIGHT 1–20: These are appropriate for straight patterns. SHUFFLE 1–20: These are appropriate for shuffle patterns. Depth 0–100 Volume of the ghost notes

Chap. 3 Creating a shuffle rhythm You can create a “shuffle” rhythm by shifting the timing at which the backbeats of the pattern are played. 1. Select a pattern (p. 50). 2. Press [GROOVE]. The groove modify menu screen appears. fig.02-110d 3. Move the cursor to the “SHUFFLE” icon and press [ENTER]. The shuffle setting screen appears. fig.02-160d 4. Move the cursor to the relevant item, then use the VALUE dial to set the value. 5. To execute with the specified settings, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. 6. If you want to save the pattern, proceed to “Saving a pattern” (p. 65). Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Turn Shuffle on/off * You can also press [GROOVE] to turn this on/off. Resolution 1/8, 1/16 Shuffle playback timing 1/8: Shuffle will be generated in units of eighth notes. 1/16: Shuffle will be generated in units of sixteenth notes. 1/8 1/16 Rate 50–100% Amount of backbeat shuffle Specifies how far the backbeats will be distanced from the downbeats. With a setting of 50%, the backbeats will be located ex- actly midway between the timing of adjacent down- beats. With a setting of 100%, the backbeats will be located at the same timing as the next downbeat. Depth 0–100 Amount by which the backbeats will be adjusted relative to the val- ue determined by Rate With a setting of 100, the notes will be moved all the way to the timing specified by Rate. Lowering the Depth setting will decrease the amount of adjustment that is applied; with a Depth of 0, the notes will not be adjusted at all. Parameter/ Range Explanation 50% 75% 90% backbeat backbeat backbeat backbeat

With the Play screen displayed and playback stopped, press [SONG/PATTERN] so “SONG” appears in the display.

To record a song, you use “step recording” to specify each pattern in the desired playback order. Before you begin recording Here’s the procedure for recording a song. fig.03-020 <1> Selecting the user song you want to record 1. Access the Song Play screen. 2. Use the VALUE dial to select a user song (001–100). You can also erase a song that’s been previously recorded and use that location. Refer to “Clearing (erasing) a song” (p. 80). <2> Making basic settings for the song Here’s how to make basic settings for the song. * You can also change these settings after recording. 1. In the Song Play screen, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 2. Move the cursor to the “SONG” icon and press [ENTER]. The song edit menu screen appears. fig.03-031d 3. Move the cursor to the “INFO” icon and press [ENTER]. The song information screen appears. fig.03-040d 4. Move the cursor to the parameter you want to edit, and use the VALUE dial to edit the value. ● You can record up to 100 songs. ● One song can contain up to 500 patterns, and all songs can together contain a total of 50,000 patterns. <1> Select the user song you want to record <3> Step-record the song <2> Make basic settings for the song Parameter / Val- ue Explanation Init.Tempo OFF, 20–260 Tempo setting for the song OFF: The song will play at the tempo specified by each pat- tern. 20–260: The tempo specified by each pattern will be ignored, and the song will play at the tempo you specify here.

Chap. 4 5. When you’re finished editing, press [EXIT]. <3> Step-recording your song 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “STEP REC” icon and press [ENTER]. The song step recording screen appears. fig.03-050d 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the first pattern you want to record in your song. The screen shows the time signature (BEAT) and number of measures (LENGTH) in the selected pattern. fig.03-060d 3. Press [ ] to advance to the next step, and use the VALUE dial to select the next pattern you want to record in your song. * You can’t advance to the next step by skipping over an unrecorded step. (1) POSITION This indicates the position within the song of the first measure of the pattern you’ve selected for the step currently targeted for editing. Press [ ] to return to step 1. Press [ ] to return to the preceding step. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [ ] to advance to an unrecorded step. Key Shift -12–+12 Transpose the playback key in semitone steps * The key indication at the left side of the display shows the playback key resulting from the Key Shift setting. (Example) If Key (pattern) = Am and Key Shift = +, this is displayed as “Bm.” Loop Start 1–n The measure number from which loop playback (p. 82) will start * ‘n’ will be the number of measures specified for the song. Loop End 1–n The measure number at which loop playback will end * ‘n’ will be the number of measures specified for the song. Kit Select SONG, PATTERN Select the kit used to play the song SONG: The kit specified by each pattern will be ignored; the kit you specify for Kit Number will be used throughout the entire song. PATTERN: The kit specified by each pattern will be used. Kit Number P001–P100, U001–U100 The number of the kit used to play this song TSC Select SONG, PATTERN Select the TSC patch used when playing this song SONG: The TSC patch specified by each pattern will be ig- nored; the TSC patch you specify for TSC Number will be used throughout the entire song. PATTERN: The TSC patch specified by each pattern will be used. TSC Switch OFF, ON TSC on/off setting TSC Number P01–P20, U01–U20 The number of the TSC patch to use Parameter / Val- ue Explanation Recording pattern Beat (1) Measure number Step

4. Repeat step 3 as many times as necessary. • You can insert a pattern at an already- recorded step; refer to “Inserting a pattern in the song.” • You can delete an already-recorded pattern; refer to “Deleting a pattern.” * You can’t record, or insert or delete patterns while a song is playing. In order to perform these operations, you must first stop song playback. 5. When you’re finished recording, press [EXIT]. 6. To save the song, proceed as described in “Saving your song” (p. 79). ■Inserting a pattern in the song Here’s how to insert a pattern into the middle of the song. fig.03-070 1. In the song step record screen, use [ ][ ] to select the step at which you want to insert a pattern 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [ENTER]. A new step will be inserted, and subsequent steps will move backward by one step. The inserted step will have the same pattern as selected for the step you selected in step 1. fig.03-080d 3. Use the VALUE dial to select the desired pattern for the newly inserted step. ■Deleting a pattern Here’s how to delete an unwanted pattern from the song. When you delete a pattern, subsequent patterns will be moved forward. fig.03-090 1. In the song step record screen, use [ ][ ] to select the step from which you want to delete a pattern. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [ERASE] ([EXIT]). The pattern recorded at the selected step will be deleted. Pattern 1 Step 1 2 3 4 Step 1 2 3 4 5 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 5 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Insert Pattern 5 Inserted step The same pattern as selected Pattern 1 Step 1 2 3 4 Step 1 2 3 4 5 Pattern 2 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Erase

If you want to save a song you recorded or edited, you must “Write” it as a user song. If you re-select the song or turn off the power before executing the Write procedure, your song data will be lost. Naming your song (Song Name) You can give your song a name of up to fourteen characters. 1. In the song edit screen, move the cursor to the “NAME” icon and press [ENTER]. The song name edit screen appears. fig.03-100d 2. Move the cursor to the location at which you want to input a character, and use the VALUE dial to select the desired character. 3. When you’ve finished inputting the name, press [EXIT]. 4. Then continue to “Writing your song.” Writing your song 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “WRITE” icon and press [ENTER]. The song write screen appears. fig.03-110d 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the user song number into which you want to write your song. 3. To write your song into memory, press [ENTER]. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the song will be saved. When the song have been saved, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Button operations [CURSOR] [CURSOR] Move the cursor. [CURSOR] Switch from lowercase to uppercase characters. [CURSOR] Switch from uppercase to lowercase characters. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Insert a space at the cursor location. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Delete the character at the cur- sor location, and shift subse- quent characters to the left.

Copying a song 1. In the song edit menu screen, move the cursor to the “COPY” icon and press [ENTER]. * If there is an edited song that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the song, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 79). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. The song copy screen appears. fig.03-120d 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source song number, and use the VALUE dial to select a song number. 3. Move the cursor to the copy-destination song number, and use the VALUE dial to select a user song as the copy destination. 4. To copy the song, press [ENTER]. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the copy will be carried out. When the copy is completed, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Clearing (erasing) a song 1. Select the song that you want to clear. 2. Press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to the “SONG” icon and press [ENTER]. The song edit menu screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to the “CLEAR” icon and press [ENTER]. The display will ask “CLEAR SONG?” fig.03-130d 5. To clear the song, press [ENTER]. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the song will be erased. When the erasure has been completed, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Copy source Copy destination

1. Access the song play screen. 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the song you want to play. * If there is an edited song that has not been saved, the message “Cancel edit?” will appear. If you want to save the song, press [EXIT] and perform the Write operation (p. 79). If you don’t want to save it, press [ENTER]. 3. Press [ ]. The song you selected will start playing. ❍ You can turn the VALUE dial during playback to reserve the song to be played next. The name of the reserved song is highlighted. When the current song finishes playing, the reserved song will start playing. 4. To stop playback, press [ ]. ❍ If you press [ ] once again, playback will resume from where you stopped. ❍ If you press [ ] and then [ ], playback will start from the beginning of the song. Changing the tempo You can change the tempo during playback. However, the way in which the tempo changes will depend on the “Init. Tempo” (p. 76) setting of the Song Information screen. If Init.Tempo is OFF: The pattern that is playing when you press [TEMPO (TAP)] will change to the altered tempo. When the next pattern is reached, it is played at its predetermined tempo. If Init.Tempo is something other than OFF: The playback tempo of the song will change to the tempo you specified. 1. Press [TEMPO (TAP)]. The tempo edit screen appears. fig.03-140d 2. Use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. You can adjust the tempo in a range of 20– 260. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the tempo setting screen to the previous screen. ■Using Tap Tempo to set the tempo You can specify the tempo by pressing [TEMPO (TAP)] at the desired interval. This function is called “Tap Tempo.” 1. Press [TEMPO (TAP)] four or more times at the desired tempo. The tempo will be set to the interval at which you press the button, and the current tempo is shown in the tempo edit screen. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the tempo setting screen to the previous screen.

Changing the playback key You can change the key (pitch) at which the song plays. This function is called “Key Shift.” 1. Press [KEY]. The key shift edit screen appears. fig.03-150d 2. Use the VALUE dial to change the key. Range: -12–+12 You can change the key in semitone steps over a range of ±1 octave. * After a short while, you will automatically return from the key shift setting screen to the previous screen. Looping the playback in a specified region You can make the playback loop (continue repeating) in the region of measures you specify. 1. In the song play screen, press [EDIT]. The edit menu screen appears. 2. Move the cursor to the “SONG” icon and press [ENTER]. The song edit menu screen appears. fig.03-030d 3. Move the cursor to the “INFO” icon and press [ENTER]. The song information screen appears. fig.03-041d 4. Move the cursor to “Loop Start,” and use the VALUE dial to specify the measure number at which loop playback is to start. 5. Move the cursor to “Loop End,” and use the VALUE dial to specify the measure number at which loop playback is to end. 6. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the song play screen. 7. Press [LOOP] to make the button light (Loop on). 8. Press [ ]. The song will start playing, and will loop over the specified region of measures. 9. To stop loop playback, press [LOOP] to make the button go dark (Loop off). 10.To stop playback, press [ ]. 11.If you want to save the loop playback setting, carry out the “Writing your song” (p. 79) procedure. When you delete unwanted patterns from a song, causing the number of measures in the song to become less than the Loop End measure number you specified, the Loop End setting will remain unchanged. In this case, loop playback won’t occur even though you’ve pressed [LOOP] and illuminated the button; you will need to change the Loop End setting.

Chap. 4 Switching the display You can switch the song play screen between the “chord progression display” (four measures x 3/ two measures x 3/one measure x 3) and the “playback pattern display.” 1. Press [DISPLAY]. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available choices for the display, as follows: fig.03-171 ■Chord progression display fig.03-180d (1) Song mode (2) Song number (3) Current tempo (4) Current key (5) Song name An “*” shown before the song name indicates that the song has been edited. (6) Time signature (7) Measure – Beat This indicates the current location. (8) Current chord → Next chord The current chord and next chord will be displayed in greater detail. (9) Chord progression The cursor will move with the playback, indicating the currently playing measure. You can press [DISPLAY] to select the type of chord progression display area that you want, either “4 measures x 3 lines,” “2 measures x 3 lines,” or “1 measure x 3 lines.” Viewing fewer measures at a time will let you see the chord progression in greater detail. fig.03-181d ■Playback pattern display fig.03-190d (10) Current pattern This indicates the currently playing pattern (number/name). (11) Next pattern This indicates the pattern (number/name) that will play next. Chord progression display (4 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (2 measures x 3 lines) Chord progression display (1 measure x 3 lines) Playback pattern display (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (7) (8) (5) (9) 4 measures x 3 lines 2 measures x 3 lines 1 measure x 3 lines (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) (7) (10) (11)

Connecting your guitar/bass Adjusting the volume of your guitar/bass Use the GUITAR/BASS INPUT knob to adjust the volume. The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from BOSS. Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS’s DR-880. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS’s DR-880.

1. Press [EFFECT]. The guitar effects edit screen appears. fig.04-050d 2. Move the cursor to the effect patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the desired effect patch number. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [EFFECT] to switch between Preset (P) and User (U). “Effect Patch” (p. 155) Editing an effect patch (Patch Edit) 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to one of the items below and use the VALUE dial to edit the value. fig.04-060d (1) Effect patch Select the effect patch that you want to edit. (2) Effect on/off The guitar effects will be switched on/off each time you press [EFFECT]. (3) EFFECT TYPE (Algorithm) Select the algorithm you want to use. Range: GTR MULTI, BASS MULTI, ACO MULTI (4) PATCH LEVEL Specify the volume of the effect patch. Range: 0–100 (5) Effect block diagram (algorithm) You can move the cursor to each effect and turn the VALUE dial to switch the effect on/ off. Effects that are turned off are shown with dotted lines. If you move the cursor to an effect and press [ENTER], the parameter edit screen for the selected effect will appear. Press [CURSOR] to switch the screen. Patch number (1) (5) (3) (2) (4)

fig.04-070d (6) Effect block diagram (algorithm) Use [CURSOR] / to switch to the parameter edit screen for the effect at the cursor location. (7) Parameters Move the cursor to the parameter you want to edit, and use the VALUE dial to change the value. You can use [CURSOR] / to scroll the parameter display. 2. When you have made the setting, press [EXIT] to return to the guitar effects edit screen. In order to indicate that the effect settings have been temporarily changed, the patch number will be displayed as “*TMP.” If you re-select an effect patch, or turn off the DR- 880 while “*TMP” is being displayed, all of the patch settings will return to their previous condition. As it may not be possible to restore these settings, the appropriate care should be taken. 3. If you want to keep the changes you made, proceed as described in “Saving/ Copying an Effect patch” (p. 88). * If you want to name the effect patch or edit the name, proceed to “Naming an effect patch” (p. 88) before you save. (6) (7)

If you want to save an effect patch you created or edited, you must “Write” it as a user patch. If you re-select an effect patch or turn off the power before executing the Write procedure, your patch data will be lost. Naming an effect patch You can assign a name (Patch Name) of up to twelve characters to each user patch. 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to “NAME” and press [ENTER]. The patch name edit screen appears. fig.04-080d 2. Move the cursor to the location at which you want to input a character, and use the VALUE dial to select the desired character. 3. When you’ve finished entering the name, press [EXIT]. 4. Then continue to “Writing an effect patch.” Writing an effect patch Here’s how to save an effect patch you edited. 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to “WRITE” and press [ENTER]. The effect patch write screen appears. fig.04-090d 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the write- destination user patch. 3. To write the patch, press [ENTER]. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the effect patch will be written. When the effect patch have been written, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Button operations [CURSOR] [CURSOR] Move the cursor. [CURSOR] Switch from lowercase to uppercase characters. [CURSOR] Switch from uppercase to lowercase characters. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Insert a space at the cursor location. [SHIFT]+ [CURSOR] Delete the character at the cur- sor location, and shift subse- quent characters to the left.

Chap. 5 Copying an effect patch 1. In the guitar effects edit screen, move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER]. The effect patch copy screen appears. fig.04-100d 2. Move the cursor to the copy-source patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the patch number you want to copy from. 3. Move the cursor to the copy-destination patch number, and use the VALUE dial to select the patch number you want to copy to. 4. To execute the copy, press [ENTER]. If you decide to cancel, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the copy will be carried out. When the copy is completed, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Copy source Copy destination

Tuning your guitar/bass The DR-880 contains a chromatic tuner that you can use to tune your guitar/bass connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack. 1. Press [TUNER]. The tuner screen appears. fig.04-030d 2. Play a single note on the string you want to tune. The display shows the name of the note closest to the pitch of the string you played. * Cleanly play a single note on just the string you are tuning. 3. Tune your instrument so that the correct note is shown for the string you’re tuning. (Typical tuning for each string) 4. Watch the tuning guide, and tune your instrument so that both left and right indicators are lit. fig.04-040d 5. Repeat steps 2–4 to tune the remaining strings. * If you’re tuning a guitar that has a vibrato arm, tuning one string may cause other strings to drift. First tune the strings approximately so that the correct note names are displayed. Then continue tuning each string until they are all correct. 6. When you have tuned all of strings, press [EXIT]. 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Guitar B E A D G B E Bass B E A D G Tuning guide When the pitch is higher than the Displayed note When the pitch matches the Displayed note When the pitch is lower than the Displayed note

Chap. 5 ■Changing the reference pitch of the tuner * The reference pitch of the tuner is shared with the DR- 880’s master tune setting (p. 120). 1. In the pattern or song play screen, press [EDIT] The edit menu screen appears. 2. Move the cursor to the “MASTER TUNE” icon, and press [ENTER]. The master tune setting screen appears. fig.07-070d 3. Use the VALUE dial to adjust the setting. Range: 435 Hz–445 Hz 4. When you’ve made the setting, press [EXIT]. The message “Now writing...” will appear, and the currently settings will be saved. When the currently settings have been saved, the message will disappear. * Do not turn off the power while the message is displayed. Your data may be damaged if you do so. Using an expression pedal as a volume pedal When you connect an expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5; sold separately) to the rear panel’s CTL 3, 4/EXP PEDAL jack, you will be able to control the volume of your guitar/bass that is connected to the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jack using your feet. fig.04-300 ● Use only the specified expression pedal (EV- 5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. ● Both the Roland EV-5 have a minimum volume setting of 0. If you’ve selected an effect patch that uses pedal wah (P-WAH: p. 94), the expression pedal will automatically function as a wah pedal.

GTR MULTI (Guitar multi) fig.04-200 ■FX BASS MULTI fig.04-210 ■FX ACO (Acoustic) MULTI fig.04-220 Effect Page GUITAR AMP/ACOUSTIC SIM p. 93 NOISE SUPPRESSOR p. 93 FX COMPRESSOR p. 94 A-WAH p. 94 P-WAH p. 94 CHORUS p. 94 PHASER p. 95 FLANGER p. 95 TREMOLO p. 95 PAN p. 95 DELAY p. 96 REVERB p. 96 Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Switches FX on/off FX Select COMPRESSOR, A-WAH, P-WAH, CHORUS, PHASER, FLANGER, TREMOLO, PAN Choose one effect to use AMP NS FX DLY REV Effect Page COMPRESSOR p. 96 BASS AMP SIM p. 97 NOISE SUPPRESSOR p. 93 FX T-WAH p. 97 P-WAH p. 94 CHORUS p. 94 PHASER p. 95 FLANGER p. 95 TREMOLO p. 95 PAN p. 95 DELAY p. 96 Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Switches FX on/off FX Select T-WAH, P-WAH, CHORUS, PHASER, FLANGER, TREMOLO, PAN Choose one effect to use Effect Page ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR p. 98 EQUALIZER p. 98 CHORUS p. 94 REVERB p. 96 CMP AMP NS FX DLY ACO EQ CHO REV

Chap. 5 Description of the effects ■GUITAR AMP/ACOUSTIC SIM (Guitar amp/Acoustic simulator) COSM technology is used to simulate the response of various guitar amps or the sound of an acoustic guitar. ■NOISE SUPPRESSOR This effect suppresses the noise and hum that are picked up by a guitar pickup. Since it reduces the noise in a way that matches the envelope (the volume change over time) of the guitar sound, it provides natural-sounding noise suppression without significantly affecting the guitar sound. Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Switches GUITAR AMP/ACOUS- TIC SIM on/off Type See below Choose a guitar amp or acoustic simulator JC-120 The sound of a Roland JC-120 WARM CLEAN A mellow, clean sound CLEAN TWIN Models a Fender Twin Reverb TWEED Models a Fender Bassman 4 x 10” Combo CRUNCH Crunch sound with a natural- sounding distortion VO DRIVE Models the driven sound of a VOX AC-30TB MATCH DRIVE Models the left input sound of a Matchless D/C-30 BG LEAD Models the lead sound of a MESA/ Boogie combo amp SMOOTH Drv A smooth driven sound MS1959 (I) Models input I of a Marshall 1959 MS HiGAIN Models the sound of a Marshall with modified midrange boost POWER STACK The sound of an amp stack with an active tone circuit R-FIER RED Models the RED channel of a MESA/Boogie DUAL Rectifier T-AMP Crnch Models AMP2 of a Hughes & Kett- ner Triamp T-AMP LEAD Models AMP3 of a Hughes & Kett- ner Triamp SLDN Models a Soldano SLO-100 LEAD STACK A high-gain lead sound 5150 DRIVE Models the lead channel of a Peavey EVH5150 METAL STACK A drive sound good for metal Single->AC Transforms the sound of a single- coil pickup electric guitar into the sound of an acoustic guitar Humbckr->AC Transforms the sound of a hum- bucking pickup electric guitar into the sound of an acoustic guitar Gain 0–100 Amount of amp distortion Bass 0–100 Low-range tone Middle 0–100 Midrange tone Treble 0–100 High-range tone Presence 0–100 Ultra-high-range tone Level 0–100 Volume of the entire preamp * Be careful not to raise Level excessively. Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Switches NOISE SUPPRESSOR on/ off Threshold 0–100 Depth at which the noise suppres- sor is applied Set this to a higher value if there is a lot of noise, or to a lower value if there is not too much noise. * If you set the Threshold to a high value, the sound may be cut off when you play with the volume of your guitar turned low. Parameter/ Range Explanation

■COMPRESSOR: GTR MULTI This effect produces long sustain by making the volume of the input signal more uniform. You can also use this as a “limiter” to prevent distortion by holding down just the peaks of the sound. ■A-WAH (Auto wah) This effect automatically creates a wah effect by sweeping a filter in a fixed pattern. ■P-WAH (Pedal wah) This effect produces the sound of a wah pedal. * If an expression pedal (Roland EV-5; sold separately) is connected to the rear panel CTL3, 4/EXP PEDAL jack, the expression pedal will function as a wah pedal. ■CHORUS This effect creates a beautifully rich and spacious sound by adding a slightly pitch-modulated sound to the sound of the guitar or bass. Parameter/ Range Explanation Sustain 0–100 Adjusts the duration of time over which low-level input signals will be boosted to a steady volume Higher settings of this parameter will produce longer sustain. Level 0–100 Volume of the effect sound Parameter/ Range Explanation Polarity UP, DOWN Specifies the direction that the filter moves in response to the input UP: The filter will move toward a higher frequency. DOWN: The filter will move toward a lower frequency. Sens 0–100 Specifies the sensitivity of the filter movement Freq 0–100 Center frequency of the wah effect Peak 0–100 Depth of the wah effect in the re- gion of the center frequency Higher values produce a stronger tone which empha- sizes the wah effect more. A setting of “50” produces the typical wah sound. Rate 0–100, BPM –BPM Auto wah rate (speed) * If you set this to BPM, the effect will synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. If this produces a cycle that is too fast, the effect will synchronize to 1/2 or 1/4 of the actual BPM. Depth 0–100 Depth of the wah effect Level 0–100 Volume of the effect sound Parameter/ Range Explanation Level 0–100 Volume of the effect sound Parameter/ Range Explanation Rate 0–100, BPM –BPM Effect modulation rate * If you set this to BPM, the effect will synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. If this produces a cycle that is too fast, the effect will synchronize to 1/2 or 1/4 of the actual BPM. Depth 0–100 Depth of the effect E.Level 0–100 Volume of the chorus sound Parameter/ Range Explanation

Chap. 5 ■PHASER By adding a phase-shifted version of the guitar sound, this effect creates a phase shifting effect that gives a twisting, turning character to the sound. ■FLANGER This produces a flanging effect that can produce a swishing, jet-like modulation. ■TREMOLO This effect cyclically varies the volume. ■PAN This effect alternately varies the volume of the left and right channels, producing the impression that the sound is moving between the left and right speakers when you listen in stereo. Parameter/ Range Explanation Rate 0–100, BPM –BPM Speed of rotation * If you set this to BPM, the effect will synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. If this produces a cycle that is too fast, the effect will synchronize to 1/2 or 1/4 of the actual BPM. Depth 0–100 Depth of rotation Manual 0–100 Center frequency at which the phase shift effect is applied Resonance 0–100 Intensity of the effect’s quirkiness Parameter/ Range Explanation Rate 0–100, BPM –BPM Effect modulation rate * If you set this to BPM, the effect will synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. If this produces a cycle that is too fast, the effect will synchronize to 1/2 or 1/4 of the actual BPM. Depth 0–100 Depth of modulation Manual 0–100 Center frequency at which the ef- fect is applied Resonance 0–100 Strength of tonal character Parameter/ Range Explanation Rate 0–100, BPM –BPM Effect modulation rate * If you set this to BPM, the effect will synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. If this produces a cycle that is too fast, the effect will synchronize to 1/2 or 1/4 of the actual BPM. Depth 0–100 Effect depth Parameter/ Range Explanation Wave Shape 0–100 Adjusts the volume change Rate 0–100, BPM –BPM Rate of volume change * If you set this to BPM, the effect will synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. If this produces a cycle that is too fast, the effect will synchronize to 1/2 or 1/4 of the actual BPM. Depth 0–100 Depth of volume change

■DELAY This adds a delayed version of the guitar/bass sound, making the sound richer or creating a distinctive echo-like effect. ■REVERB This effect adds reverberation to the sound. ■COMPRESSOR: BASS MULTI This effect produces long sustain by making the volume of the input signal more uniform. You can also use this as a “limiter” to prevent distortion by holding down just the peaks of the sound. This effect also helps to make the sound more consistent Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Delay on/off Time 0–1200ms, BPM –BPM Delay time * If you set this to BPM, the effect will synchronize to the tempo of the pattern. If this produces a delay time that is too long, the effect will synchronize to a multiple of two times or four times the actual BPM. Feedback 0–100 The degree to which the delayed sound will repeat E.Level 0–120 Volume of the delay sound Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Reverb on/off Type ROOM, HALL, PLATE Reverb type ROOM: This simulates the acoustical properties of a room, pro- ducing a warm reverberation. HALL: This simulates the acoustical properties of a concert hall, producing a clear and spacious reverberation. PLATE: This simulates a plate reverb unit (a device using a vi- brating metal plate), producing a metallic reverbera- tion with an extended high-frequency range. Time 0.1–10.0 sec Length of the reverberation Tone -50–+50 Tonal character of the reverberation E.Level 0–100 Volume of the reverberation Parameter/ Range Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Comp on/off Threshold 0–100 Volume at which the compressor begins to operate Ratio 1:1.00, 1:1.12, 1:1.25, 1:1.40, 1:1.60, 1:1.80, 1:2.00, 1:2.50, 1:3.20, 1:4.00, 1:5.60, 1:8.00, 1:16.0, 1:INF Compression ratio Attack 0–100 Strength of the attack when you pluck a string Release 0–100 Time from when the signal falls be- low the specified Threshold level until when the compressor is no longer applied Level 0–100 Volume after the sound passes through the compressor

Chap. 5 ■BASS AMP SIM (Bass amp simulator) This uses COSM technology to simulate the response of various bass amps. ■T-WAH (Touch wah) This effect controls a filter according to the volume of the bass being input. It produces a distinctive sound in which the filter follows your playing. Parameter Range On/Off OFF, ON Switches BassAmpSim on/off Type See below The type of bass amp CONCERT 810 Models an Ampeg SVT SESSION Models an SWR SM-400 BASS 360 Models an Acoustic 360 T.E. Models a Trace Elliot AH600SMX B-MAN Models a Fender Bassman 100 FLIP TOP Models an Ampeg B-15 BASS CLEAN A clean sound BASS CRUNCH Crunch sound with a natural- sounding distortion BASS HiGAIN High-gain sound FLAT Flat response Gain 0–100 Amount of amp distortion Bass 0–100 Low-range tone Middle 0–100 Midrange tone Treble 0–100 High-range tone Presence 0–100 Ultra-high-range tone Level 0–100 Overall volume of the amp Parameter/ Range Explanation Polarity Up, Down Specifies the direction that the filter moves in response to the input Up: The filter will move toward a higher frequency. Down: The filter will move toward a lower frequency. Sens 0–100 Sensitivity of the filter movement Freq 0–100 Center frequency of the wah effect Peak 0–100 Depth of the wah effect in the re- gion of the center frequency Setting this parameter to a low value will produce a wah effect over a wide range around the center fre- quency. Setting this parameter to a high value will pro- duce a wah effect in a narrow range around the center frequency. A setting of “50” produces the typical wah sound. Level 0–100 Volume of the effect sound

■ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR This effect can be applied to the sterile-sounding output from the pickup of an electro-acoustic guitar, giving it a richer character typical of sound recorded through a mic. ■EQUALIZER This is a three-band equalizer. Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Switches ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR on/off Low -50–0–+50 Adjusts the tone for the low fre- quency range. High -50–0–+50 Adjusts the tone for the high fre- quency range. Level 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the acoustic processor. Parameter/ Range Explanation On/Off OFF, ON Switches EQUALIZER on/off Low -20–+20 dB Low-range tone Mid -20–+20 dB Midrange tone High -20–+20 dB High-range tone Level -20–+20 dB Volume of the sound before pass- ing through the equalizer

You can edit the settings of the “stereo three-band equalizer” and “ambience/reverb” provided by the TSC section, and store these settings as one of twenty user patches.

Edit procedure 1. Press [TSC]. The TSC patch edit screen appears. fig.05-010d 2. Move the cursor to the TSC patch number, and select the TSC patch that you want to edit. * You can hold down [SHIFT] and press [TSC] to switch between Preset (P) and User (U). * Each time you press [TSC], TSC will turn on or off. * You can turn each effect on/off by moving the cursor to “EQ” or “AMP” and turning the VALUE dial. Effects that are off are shown in dotted lines. You can access the editing screen for each effect by moving the cursor to “EQ” or “AMB” and pressing [ENTER]. 3. Use [CURSOR] / to access the stereo EQ edit screen or the ambience/ reverb edit screen. Stereo EQ edit screen fig.05-020d Ambience/Reverb edit screen fig.05-030d 4. Move the cursor to the parameter you want to edit, and use the VALUE dial to edit the value. 5. When you have made the setting, press [EXIT] to return to the TSC patch edit screen. In order to indicate that the TSC patch settings have been temporarily changed, the patch number will be displayed as “*TMP.” If you re-select a TSC patch, or turn off the DR-880 while “*TMP” is being displayed, all of the patch settings will return to their previous condition. As it may not be possible to restore these settings, the appropriate care should be taken. 6. If you want to keep the changes you made, proceed to “Saving/Copying a TSC patch“ (p. 103). * If you want to name a TSC patch or modify its name before saving, proceed as described in “Naming a TSC patch” (p. 103) first.