Roland BOSS DIGITAL RECORDER MICRO BR User Manual(1)

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12c  
Immediately turn the power off, 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”  
page when:  
107d Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its  
output plugs, with wet hands when  
plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet  
or this unit.  
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03b  
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.  
The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord 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.  
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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.  
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108b Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC  
adaptor and all cords coming from external  
devices.  
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014  
109b Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet  
(p. 24).  
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015  
110b Whenever you suspect the possibility of  
lightning in your area, disconnect the AC  
adaptor from the outlet.  
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to  
share an outlet with an unreasonable 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  
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111: Selection  
If used improperly, batteries may explode or  
leak and cause damage or injury. In the  
interest of safety, please read and observe  
the following precautions (p. 20).  
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eventually melt through.  
Carefully follow the installation instructions for  
batteries, and make sure you observe the correct  
polarity.  
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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” page.  
Avoid using new batteries together with used  
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types  
of batteries.  
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Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain  
unused for an extended period of time.  
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If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper  
towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the  
01b  
The unit and the AC adaptor should be  
located so their location or position does not  
interfere with their proper ventilation.  
battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid  
inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the  
battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise  
the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near  
your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with  
running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.  
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102d Always grasp only the output plug or the  
body of the AC adaptor when plugging into,  
or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.  
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Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as  
ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.  
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112  
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.  
Used batteries must be disposed of in  
compliance with whatever regulations for  
their safe disposal that may be observed in  
the region in which you live.  
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118b Keep the included SD card in a safe place out  
of children’s reach, so there is no chance of  
them being swallowed accidentally.  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy  
objects on the unit.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
291a  
352b  
Noise may be produced if wireless communications  
In addition to the items listed under “USING  
THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read  
and observe the following:  
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.  
Power Supply: Use of  
354a  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it  
Batteries  
near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an  
enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temper-  
ature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or  
discolor the unit.  
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 condi-  
tioner), 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.  
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.  
302  
360  
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after  
long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is  
not a cause for concern.  
Depending on the material and temperature of the  
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet  
may discolor or mar the surface.  
303a  
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the  
rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you  
do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or  
move accidentally.  
The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the  
unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should  
you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline  
type.  
304a  
When installing or replacing batteries, always turn  
Maintenance  
off the power on this unit and disconnect any other  
devices you may have connected. This way, you can  
prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or  
other devices.  
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 impreg-  
nated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. After-  
wards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
306b  
Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these  
batteries may be limited, however, since their  
primary purpose was to enable testing.  
307  
402  
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.  
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of  
any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration  
and/or deformation.  
Repairs and Data  
Placement  
452  
351  
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  
on a SD card or on your personal 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.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Additional Precautions  
Before Using Cards  
Using DATA Cards  
551  
Please be aware that the contents of memory 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 on a SD card or on your personal  
computer.  
704  
Carefully insert the DATA card all the way in—  
until it is firmly in place.  
fig.M512-Insert  
552  
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the  
contents of data that was stored on a SD card or on  
your personal computer 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.  
705  
554  
Never touch the terminals of the DATA card. Also,  
avoid getting the terminals dirty.  
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
556  
708  
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.  
SD cards are constructed using precision compo-  
nents; handle the cards carefully, paying particular  
note to the following.  
To prevent damage to the cards from static  
electricity, be sure to discharge any static  
electricity from your own body before handling  
the “cards”.  
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).  
Do not touch or allow metal to come into  
contact with the contact portion of the cards.  
Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong  
shock or vibration.  
Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed  
vehicles, or other such locations (storage  
temperature: -25 to 85˚ C).  
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.  
562  
Do not allow cards to become wet.  
Do not disassemble or modify the cards.  
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.  
Copyright  
851  
Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending,  
public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in  
whole or in part, of a work (musical composition,  
video, broadcast, public performance, or the like)  
whose copyright is held by a third party is  
prohibited by law.  
853  
Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe  
on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no  
responsibility whatsoever with regard to any  
infringements of third-party copyrights arising  
through your use of this unit.  
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Complete music production workstation ...................................................... 10  
Bottom panel.............................................................................................................. 19  
Connecting other equipment .................................................................................. 22  
Using rhythm ............................................................................................................ 31  
Adjusting the volume of a track ...................................................................... 33  
Using the MP3 player ........................................................................... 34  
Playing the demo MP3 file ...................................................................................... 34  
Practicing along with an MP3/WAV file (Phrase Trainer) ................................ 35  
Changing the playback speed (Time Stretch)................................................ 35  
Canceling the center sound (Center Cancel) ................................................. 36  
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Selecting the track to record............................................................................. 41  
Reverting to the previous state (Undo) .......................................................... 49  
Managing the songs you’ve recorded.................................................................... 58  
Editing the insert effects settings..................................................................... 62  
Saving insert effects settings (Write)............................................................... 63  
Changing how the insert effects are used ...................................................... 64  
Insert Effects Algorithm List ................................................................................... 66  
BANK: GUITAR [COSM GTR AMP].............................................................. 66  
BANK: MIC [VOCAL MULTI] ........................................................................ 66  
BANK: LINE/EXT............................................................................................. 66  
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Contents  
Mastering ................................................................................................................... 74  
Erasing a step ..................................................................................................... 86  
Playing back repeatedly (Repeat).................................................................... 91  
Practicing along with an MP3/WAV file (Phrase Trainer) ................................ 92  
Changing the playback speed (Time Stretch)................................................ 92  
Canceling the center sound (Center Cancel) ................................................. 93  
Recording MP3 or WAV data ................................................................................. 94  
Recording time................................................................................................... 94  
Erasing an MP3/WAV file ...................................................................................... 95  
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Transferring MP3/WAV files .......................................................................... 99  
Backing up and recovering MICRO BR song data ..................................... 100  
Breaking the connection with your computer............................................. 101  
Converting track data to an audio file (Track Export) ............................... 107  
Arrangement Parameter ................................................................................. 115  
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 116  
Error Message.......................................................................................................... 119  
Specifications........................................................................................................... 122  
MICRO BR: Digital Recorder ......................................................................... 122  
Track Sheet............................................................................................................... 124  
Index ......................................................................................................................... 127  
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Introducing the MICRO BR  
What is COSM (Composite  
Object Sound Modeling)?  
Main features  
Modeling technology allows the sonic  
character of actual physical objects or  
materials to be digitally simulated. COSM is  
Roland’s proprietary technology, and is an  
evolutionary advancement upon several  
such sound modeling methods, allowing a  
whole new range of sounds to be created.  
Mobile-sized multifunction  
recorder  
The MICRO BR is a mobile-sized, multitrack  
recorder designed for portability.  
Easy operation  
The MICRO BR is a digital multitrack recorder  
that’s designed to be easily operated even by a  
beginner. From recording your performance all  
the way to mixdown, you’ll be able to enjoy the  
power of digital multitrack recording as soon as  
you take the MICRO BR out of its box.  
Multitrack recording  
You can record your performance on separate  
tracks.  
There are four tracks that can be played back  
simultaneously, and each track has eight “virtual  
tracks” (V-tracks).  
For example, you can record several takes of a  
guitar solo on different V-tracks, and choose the  
best one later.  
Complete music production  
workstation  
The MICRO BR features workstation  
functionality, which lets you create a finished  
song without needing to use any other  
equipment.  
“Section 1. Recording and playing back” (p. 38)  
You can also play back the four tracks and mix  
them down to a V-track, so there’s no need to  
erase anything even if you’ve used all the tracks.  
Versatile audio inputs and  
effects  
The input jacks let you directly connect your  
electric guitar or bass, or a stereo microphone or  
line output device. There’s also a built-in  
microphone.  
“Putting multiple tracks together (Bounce)” (p. 50)  
Effects powered by COSM technology can be  
applied to the audio input, producing a wide  
range of variation.  
“Using insert effects” (p. 61)  
“Using reverb effect” (p. 72)  
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Introducing the MICRO BR  
“Putting multiple tracks together (Bounce)” (p. 50)  
“Mastering” (p. 74)  
What is a V-track?  
Each track consists of eight “virtual”  
tracks, and you can choose one of these  
virtual tracks for recording and playback.  
In other words, you can record your  
performances using up to 4 x 8 = 32 tracks,  
and choose four of these tracks for  
playback.  
within the MICRO BR to common formats such as  
MP3 or WAV, and sent via USB to your computer.  
“Converting between track data and audio files”  
(p. 107)  
We call these virtual tracks “V-tracks.”  
“Section 6. Using USB” (p. 96)  
V-Track1  
V-Track2  
V-Track3  
V-Track4  
V-Track5  
V-Track6  
V-Track7  
V-Track8  
Convenient MP3/WAV  
functionality  
The MICRO BR can function as an MP3 or WAV  
file player, making it easy to take your favorite  
music with you for listening.  
There’s also a Trainer function, which lets you  
play back MP3/WAV music at a slower tempo or  
eliminate the sound localized at the center of the  
sound field—great features when you want to  
Extended-duration MP3 recording is also  
supported, so the MICRO BR is ideal for outdoor  
recording using a commercially available stereo  
microphone or the onboard microphone.  
If you’re using V-tracks in your recording,  
you’ll find it convenient to photocopy and  
use the “Track Sheet” (p. 124) provided at  
the end of this manual.  
Rhythm function  
There’s a convenient “rhythm function,” which  
provides a very useful way to capture phrases or  
song ideas that come to mind. Simply select a  
rhythm pattern that’s close to what you have in  
“Section 5. Using MP3 player” (p. 88)  
Built-in chromatic tuner  
The MICRO BR also provides an Arrange  
function, which lets you combine rhythm  
patterns to create an entire song.  
The built-in chromatic tuner lets you tune while  
your guitar or bass is connected to the MICRO BR.  
“Tuning an Instrument (Tuner)” (p. 105)  
“Section 4. Using rhythm” (p. 80)  
Two-way power supply for  
operation anywhere  
Bounce function/Mastering  
function  
You can mix down (bounce) all of your tracks—  
including the rhythm—to two-track stereo data.  
You can also use the mastering tool kit to add a  
final polish to your completed song, giving it  
greater presence and volume.  
The MICRO BR will operate on batteries (two AA  
batteries; alkaline batteries recommended) or  
with an AC adaptor (sold separately).  
It can run on two AA batteries (alkaline batteries  
are recommended), letting you take it anywhere  
for recording any time.  
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Introducing the MICRO BR  
About the Recording Time  
Memory cards that can  
be used with the  
MICRO BR  
The following table shows the recording time  
available on one card of the listed capacities.  
Recording Time (conversion in one track)  
It uses SD memory cards to store data for  
recording and playback.  
Memory  
Card  
Capacity  
Data type  
For a list of the SD memory cards checked for use  
with the MICRO BR, refer to the separate leaflet  
“About SD memory cards.”  
HiFi (MT2) STD (LV1) LONG (LV2)  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
15 min.  
31 min.  
64 min.  
128 min.  
257 min.  
502 min.  
18 min.  
38 min.  
76 min.  
154 min.  
309 min.  
604 min.  
23 min.  
47 min.  
96 min.  
192 min.  
386 min.  
755 min.  
Initializing a memory card  
(SD memory card)  
computer store or used with your digital camera  
cannot be used as-is with the MICRO BR.  
Before you can use such an SD memory card with  
the MICRO BR, you’ll need to initialize it. For  
details on initializing an SD memory card, refer  
to (p. 110).  
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The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times  
may be slightly shorter depending on the number of  
songs that were created.  
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The above number is the total for all the tracks that are  
used. If each of the four tracks contain an equal amount  
of data, the length of the resulting song will be  
approximately 1/4 of the above.  
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The memory capacity (recording time) decreases when  
the MP3 file etc. exist in the memory.  
Recording Time (conversion in MP3  
mode, Stereo)  
Memory MP3  
Card  
Capacity  
WAV  
64 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps  
32 MB  
65 min  
32 min  
21 min  
43 min  
88 min  
177 min  
355 min  
2 min  
64 MB  
131 min 65 min  
265 min 132 min  
531 min 265 min  
1065 min 532 min  
5 min  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
12 min  
24 min  
48 min  
94 min  
2081 min 1040 min 693 min  
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The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times  
may be slightly shorter depending on the number of  
MP3/WAV files that were created.  
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The memory capacity (recording time) decreases when  
the track data (Song) exist in the memory.  
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Panel Descriptions  
Top Panel  
fig.panel-L.eps  
1. [POWER]  
7. [MP3/TRAINER]  
This is the power button. It turns the power  
on/off.  
Switches you to a mode in which you can  
play or record MP3/WAV data.  
In this mode you can also use the Phrase  
Trainer function.  
2. [EXIT]  
Returns you to the previous screen, or  
cancels an operation.  
8. [TR1]–[TR4]  
Select the track you want to record, or access  
a screen where you can control the track  
volume. In some screens, these serve as  
function buttons, which offer quick access to  
a variety of functions.  
For example, wherever [TR1] (SNG) appears  
in this manual, it means that pressing [TR1]  
will select “SNG,” which is shown in the  
screen.  
3. [UTILITY]  
Accesses a variety of functions, such as  
memory card operations and track editing.  
• MODE  
(Hold down [EXIT] and press [UTILITY])  
Selects the recording mode.  
4. CURSOR[  
][  
]
Use these buttons to move the cursor or  
move between pages.  
5. [EFFECTS]  
9.  
(Rewind)  
Turns the effect on/off, and accesses a  
screen where you can edit the settings.  
Rewinds the song while you hold down this  
button.  
6. [RHYTHM]  
Accesses the screen for rhythm various  
settings.  
• TUNER  
(Hold down [EFFECT] and press  
[RHYTHM])  
10.  
11.  
(Stop)  
Stops song recording or playback.  
(Play)  
Plays the song. The display will indicate  
.
Turns the built-in tuner on/off.  
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Panel Descriptions  
18. Display  
Shows various information such as song  
12.  
13.  
(Fast-Forward)  
Fast-forwards the song while you hold  
down this button.  
time, volume level, or menu screens for the  
function you’re using.  
If you find the display screen difficult to  
read, refer to (p. 105).  
(Recording)  
When you press  
appears in the display, and the MICRO BR  
enters recording-standby mode. Recording  
, the indication  
Maintenance  
• 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.  
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol  
or solvents of any kind, to avoid the  
possibility of discoloration and/or  
deformation.  
will begin when you then press  
.
In addition to recording operations, this  
button is also used to perform punch-in/out  
operations.  
14. [A  
B] (AB button)  
Accesses a screen in which you can make  
settings for the Repeat function (which  
repeatedly plays a desired region), set the  
punch-in/out region, or specify the track  
editing region.  
15. [INPUT]  
Accesses a screen where you can select the  
input jack or onboard microphone, and  
adjust the input sensitivity.  
16. VALUE [-][+]  
When you’re making settings, these buttons  
are used to edit the values.  
• The value will continue changing if  
you press and hold VALUE [-] [+]  
• The value will increase rapidly if you  
hold down VALUE [+], then press  
and hold VALUE [-].  
• The value will decrease rapidly if you  
hold down VALUE [-], then press  
and hold [+].  
17. MIC (Onboard Microphone)  
This is a monaural microphone built into the  
MICRO BR. If you want to record using the  
onboard microphone, refer to (p. 39).  
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Panel Descriptions  
Display  
fig.panel-L.eps  
2
1
3
5
4
6
14  
15  
17  
16  
18  
10  
11 12  
8
7
13  
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1. Mode  
In Bounce mode or Mastering mode, this  
indicates the respective recording level  
(bounce level or mastering level).  
Indicates the current mode.  
Display  
(unlit)  
Mode  
9. TR 1 2 3 4  
If nothing is indicated, this means you’re in  
Normal mode.  
recorded data. Also, the track number that  
you’ve specified as the recording track will  
blink. In the level meter screen, the level  
meters indicate the output from each track.  
This means you’re in Bounce mode.  
This means you’re in Mastering mode.  
This means you’re in MP3 mode.  
10. RHYTHM  
2. Cursor  
This indicates the parameter that's selected  
Lights when rhythm (p. 80) is on. In the level  
meter screen, the level meter indicates the  
output from Rhythm.  
for adjustment. Use VALUE[-][+] to adjust  
the parameter indicated by the cursor.  
3. Measure  
11.  
12.  
(PLAY indicator)  
Shown when the song is playing.  
Indicates the current location within the  
song. From the left, the numbers indicate  
measure-beat-clock.  
(REC indicator)  
Shown in recording-standby mode or during  
recording.  
4. Tempo  
Indicates the tempo of the rhythm.  
13. IN  
The level meter shows the input from  
5. Time  
The current location within the song is  
shown as “** hours ** minutes ** seconds.”  
GUITAR IN, LINE IN/MIC or onboard  
microphone.  
6. Frame/Sub Frame  
This indicates the current location within the  
song in units of frames and 1/10 frames.  
7. EFFECTS  
Lights when the insert effects (p. 61) are on.  
8. L/R (Level Meter)  
In normal mode and MP3 mode, this  
indicates the level that is being output from  
PHONES/LINE OUT.  
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Panel Descriptions  
14. Battery Indication  
Indicates the amount remaining in the  
batteries when running on battery power.  
401a  
• In this manual, we use display  
screens to explain various functions,  
but please be aware that these  
screens are for illustrative purposes,  
and the settings shown may not  
match the factory settings (e.g., patch  
names).  
Indication Remaining battery capacity  
The batteries are in good condition.  
The batteries are approximately half full.  
The batteries are low. Replace the  
batteries early.  
The batteries are empty. Please install new  
batteries.  
• The display will indicate “Keep  
power on!” while the data is being  
updated. Don’t turn off the power  
(unlit)  
Power is being supplied by the AC  
adaptor.  
*
Please be aware that the battery status indication is only  
a standard.  
15.  
Lights if the audio input device is too loud.  
If this lights, press the INPUT button and  
adjust the Sns (input sensitivity).  
For details, refer to “Selecting an instrument  
to record” (p. 39)  
16.  
(Repeat)  
Lights if the Repeat function is enabled.  
17. A  
B (AB)  
Lights if you’ve specified a region for repeat  
or auto punch-in/out. This will blink when  
you specify the starting location (A), and  
will light when you specify the ending  
location (B).  
18. A.PUNCH  
Lights if auto punch-in is enabled.  
16  
       
Panel Descriptions  
About the Play screen  
The basic screen that appears immediately after  
Viewing the level meter  
Here’s how to view the volume of each track.  
you switch on the MICRO BR’s power (see  
1. In the Play screen, press CURSOR [  
]
below) is called the “Play screen.”  
several times.  
fig.Disp-3mode.eps  
*
To return to the Play screen, press CURSOR [  
several times.  
]
Normal Mode  
fig.Disp-LevelMeter.eps  
Bounce Mode  
L/R  
The level meter indicates the output after  
passing through VOLUME.  
However during bouncing or mastering,  
this will show the respective recording  
level (mastering level or bounce level).  
Mastering Mode  
TR1–4  
RHYTHM  
IN  
The level meters indicate the output from  
each track.  
The level meter indicates the output from  
Rhythm.  
this owner’s manual assume you are looking at  
the Play screen.  
The level meter indicates the sound from  
GUITAR IN, LINE IN/MIC or onboard  
mic.  
About the MP3 screen  
If you power-off the MICRO BR in MP3 mode (p.  
89), it will start up in MP3 mode the next time  
you power-on.  
The screen in MP3 mode (see illustration below)  
is called the MP3 screen. The screen will show the  
icon.  
When you finished MP3 mode, press [MP3/  
TRAINER] again.  
17  
     
Panel Descriptions  
Side panel (left)  
fig.panel-L.eps  
fig.panel-R.eps  
1. GUITAR IN Jack (Phone type)  
This is a high-impedance input jack for  
directly connecting your guitar or bass.  
1. DC IN (AC Adaptor) Jack  
An AC adaptor (PSA series, sold separately)  
can be connected here (p. 22). You can  
purchase a PSA series from your musical  
instrument dealer.  
2. LINE IN/MIC Jack (Stereo mini type)  
This is an input jack for analog audio  
signals.  
2. VOLUME  
The output of your portable audio player,  
other audio device, or microphone can be  
connected to this jack.  
microphone that supports plug-in power,  
on.  
Adjusts the volume of the output from  
PHONES/LINE OUT.  
3. PHONES/LINE OUT Jack  
This is an output jack for connecting stereo  
headphones (sold separately) or external  
4. USB Connector (MINI B type)  
Use this connector to connect the MICRO BR  
to your computer via a USB cable. This  
allows data to be transferred between the  
MICRO BR and your computer (p. 22), (p.  
96).  
“Using plug-in powered microphone” (p. 109)  
18  
                 
Panel Descriptions  
Bottom panel  
fig.bottom-panel.eps  
• A voltage of approximately 2.5V can  
be supplied from the LINE IN/MIC  
jack. Unlike phantom power, this  
cannot supply 48V.  
1
• If PlugInPower is turned ON, you  
must connect only a condenser mic  
that is compatible with plug-in power.  
Connecting any other device may  
damage that device.  
2
3. INPUT LEVEL  
This dial adjust the input level. This specifies  
Here you can insert batteries and a memory  
card (SD memory card). You can’t record if  
no memory card is inserted.  
the volume of the input source. This will  
determine the level that is recorded on the  
track.  
988  
4. Strap Hole  
“Inserting batteries and a memory card” (p. 20)  
The strap can be passed through this hole.  
When the MICRO BR is shipped from the  
factory, a SD card containing a demo  
song is installed.  
2. HOLD Switch  
While the power is on, you can turn the  
HOLD switch ON to disable the operation of  
all buttons. However, even if HOLD is ON,  
you will still be able to adjust VOLUME and  
INPUT LEVEL.  
If you turn the HOLD switch ON while the  
power is off, pressing the [POWER] will no  
longer turn on the power.  
19  
       
Getting ready to use the MICRO BR  
Inserting batteries and a memory card  
1. Make sure that power is off.  
5. Install two AA batteries, making sure to  
observe the correct polarity (+/-).  
fig.batt-cover3.eps  
2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of  
the arrow, and remove it.  
fig.batt-cover1.eps  
+
-
fig.batt-cover4.eps  
+
3. If batteries are already installed, remove  
them from the battery compartment.  
4. Push the memory card inward.  
fig.batt-cover2.eps  
-
6. Reattach the battery cover.  
fig.batt-cover5.eps  
When the MICRO BR is shipped from the  
factory, a SD card containing a demo  
song is installed.  
20  
         
Getting ready to use the MICRO BR  
fig.eject-sd-j.eps  
To remove the memory  
card  
Push it inward, and then release your  
1. Push  
finger.  
2. Release your finger  
fig.sd-protect.eps  
Write  
About the memory card write protect  
function (Lock)  
Protect  
By moving the write protect switch located on the side of the  
memory card to the “LOCK” position, you can make it impossible  
for data to be written and erased to the card.  
928  
929  
930  
931  
• We recommend that you use alkaline batteries.  
• Don’t mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and don’t mix batteries of different types.  
• If you use rechargeable batteries, be sure to carefully read the instructions that came with your batteries.  
The MICRO BR itself is not able to recharge rechargeable batteries.  
• When the icon  
appears, replace the batteries as soon as possible.  
• The battery operating time will depend on the type of batteries and on the operating conditions. It will  
also vary depending on the type and capacity of the SD memory card.  
• Keep the included memory card out of reach of small children to prevent it from being swallowed  
accidentally.  
• For more about the memory cards (SD cards) recommended for use with the MICRO BR, refer to the  
separate leaflet “About memory cards.”  
• Insert memory cards all the way into the slot, being careful to observe the correct direction and  
orientation. Do not insert them forcibly.  
• Don’t touch the contacts of a memory card or allow them to become dirty.  
• The power must be turned off when you insert or remove a memory card. Inserting or removing a  
memory card while the power is on may damage the data on the card or render the memory card  
unusable.  
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the  
four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient  
the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.  
• When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip  
over.  
• Never insert or remove a SD card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or  
the data on the SD card.  
• Carefully insert the SD card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.  
21  
   
Getting ready to use the MICRO BR  
Connecting other equipment  
Make connections as shown in the following  
Your equipment must be powered off when  
diagram.  
making connections.  
fig.side-panel-L.eps  
fig.side-panel-R.eps  
Plug-in powered microphone (p. 18)  
22  
   
Getting ready to use the MICRO BR  
fig.MEMO  
923  
• If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should  
the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power cord disconnection).  
926a  
• When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the GUITAR  
IN or LINE IN/MIC may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.  
983  
• Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be  
remedied by:  
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).  
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.  
3. Lowering volume levels.  
fig.stereo-plug-j.eps  
• The LINE IN/MIC jack is a stereo-mini type (1/8”). The  
Left  
Right  
illustration shows the wiring of the LINE IN/MIC jack. Before  
making connections, check that the connector of your equipment is  
wired in a compatible way.  
• If you want to connect a plug-in powered microphone to the LINE  
IN/MIC jack, refer to “Using plug-in powered microphone” (p. 109).  
23  
Getting ready to use the MICRO BR  
Turning the power on  
Turning the power off  
1. If the MICRO BR is communicating with  
your computer via USB, break the  
connection as described in “Breaking the  
connection with your computer” (p. 104).  
• 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.  
• Once the connections have been completed  
(p. 22), 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.  
2. Make sure that song playback is stopped.  
3. Make sure that the display does not  
indicate “Keep power on!”  
4. Power off each device in the opposite  
order from which you turned them on.  
5. Press and hold down [POWER] until the  
display indicates “Shutting down...”  
• 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.  
• If you’re using an AC adaptor, ensure that  
the AC adaptor does not become unplugged  
during use. Data may be lost if the AC  
adaptor is unplugged during use.  
• Turn down the volume before you turn the  
power on. When you turn the power on, you  
may hear some noise even when the volume  
is turned down, but this does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
921  
941  
942  
1. Check the following points before you  
turn the power on.  
• Is the MICRO BR correctly connected to your  
external equipment?  
• Are the volume controls of the MICRO BR and  
your connected equipment set to the minimum  
position?  
• Is a memory card inserted?  
2. Lower the MICRO BR’s VOLUME.  
3. Switch on power to the device that’s  
connected to the input jack (GUITAR IN,  
LINE IN/MIC).  
4. Press the [POWER] button on the top  
panel to turn it on.  
5. Switch on power to the device that’s  
connected to the output jack (PHONES/  
LINE OUT).  
24  
           
Quick Start  
• This unit, in combination 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.  
25  
Listening to the demo song  
When you turn on the power, the Play screen will  
be displayed.  
7.  
Press [PLAY].  
The song will begin playing. Slowly turn the  
Playing the demo song  
VOLUME dial to adjust the volume.  
When the MICRO BR is shipped from the factory,  
a SD card containing a demo song is installed.  
Here’s how to play this demo song.  
This unit, in combination with an amplifier and  
headphones or speakers, may be capable of pro-  
ducing 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 un-  
comfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or  
using the unit, and consult an audiologist.  
fig.QS-SONG-SEL.eps  
6
1
4
2 3  
7
5
• The MICRO BR comes with a demo song in  
MICRO BR song format data and a demo  
song of this data mastered into MP3 file.  
When you turn on the power for the  
first time, the demo song (song format)  
will be loaded automatically.  
*
Make sure that the MICRO BR is in “Normal mode” (p. 42).  
1.  
Press [UTILITY].  
2.  
3.  
981b  
Press [TR1] (SNG).  
• Use of the demo song supplied with this  
product for any purpose other than private,  
personal enjoyment without the permission  
of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.  
Additionally, this data must not be coped,  
nor used in a secondary copyrighted work  
without the permission of the copyright  
holder.  
Press [TR1] (SEL).  
The song select screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-Song-sel.eps  
Title  
Composer Gary Lenaire, Rafik Oganyan  
Copyright © 2006 BOSS Corporation  
The Big Dance  
4.  
Use VALUE [-][+] to select  
“01:BigDance”.  
If you want to adjust the volume of each  
track, refer to “Adjusting the volume of a  
track” (p. 33).  
5.  
6.  
Press [TR4] (EXE).  
Turn the VOLUME dial to lower the  
volume.  
26  
     
Listening to the demo song  
Changing the current position  
You can use any of the following methods to  
change the current position within the song.  
Operation  
Explanation  
Fast-forward  
The song will fast-forward while you hold down  
The song will rewind while you hold down  
.
Rewind  
.
Move to the beginning of the song (00:00:00-  
00.0)  
Hold down  
and press  
.
Move to the end of the song  
Hold down  
and press  
.
Move in steps of hours/minutes/seconds/  
frames/sub-frames  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the cursor to the “hours/minutes/  
seconds/frames/sub-frames” indication, and use VALUE [-][+] to  
change the time.  
Move in steps of measures/beats  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the cursor to the measure/beat indi-  
cation, and use VALUE [-][+] to change the measure/beat.  
The time (see below) shown in the lower line of the display indicates the location as “00 hours 00  
minutes 00 seconds 00 frames 0 sub-frames.”  
fig.Disp-MTC  
• One frame is 1/30th of a second.  
• A sub-frame is 1/10th of a frame.  
27  
           
Creating a new song  
If the memory card contains more than one song,  
the most recently used song will be selected  
automatically. If you want to record a new song,  
proceed as follows.  
5.  
Press [TR4] (EXE).  
The new song will be created, and you will  
return to the Play screen.  
Creating a new song  
(Song New)  
fig.QS-SONG-NEW.eps  
*
Before you create a new song, read “Connecting other  
equipment” (p. 22) and connect your equipment before  
you continue.  
*
Make sure that the display does not indicate  
.
1.  
Press [UTILITY].  
2.  
3.  
Press [TR1] (SNG).  
Press [TR2] (NEW).  
The display will indicate “Type.”  
fig.Disp-.eps  
4.  
Use VALUE [-][+] to select “HiFi”.  
For more about the data type, refer to “Recording”  
(p. 38).  
28  
       
Creating a new song  
3.  
Selecting the input  
Here we explain how to select the audio source  
(input) that you want to record.  
As an example, we’ll explain how to connect your  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to Sns (sensitivity), and use  
VALUE [-][+] to adjust the setting.  
Adjust the sensitivity for the source you  
want to record.  
electric guitar and input its sound.  
fig.QS-SONG-SEL.eps  
For best results, adjust the sensitivity as high  
as possible without allowing the “OVER”  
indication to appear in the screen when the  
loudest sounds are produced by the input  
the Sns value.  
4
5
3
1
3
Source  
GTR  
MIC  
Range of the Sns Parameter  
-12–+8  
-16–+8  
-6–+8  
2
LIN  
*
Before you select an input source, read “Connecting  
EXT  
-15–+9  
other equipment” (p. 22) and connect your equipment  
before you continue.  
1.  
2.  
Press [INPUT].  
The Sns parameter is remembered  
independently for each input source.  
Press [TR1] several times.  
Make sure that the indication for the selected  
source has changed from “gtr” to “GTR”.  
4.  
Use the INPUT LEVEL dial to adjust  
the input level.  
fig.Disp-Input-sens.eps  
For more about adjusting the level, refer to  
“Adjusting the recording level” (p. 39).  
5.  
Use the VOLUME dial to adjust the  
listening volume.  
Pressing one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons  
toggles the indication for the corresponding  
input between uppercase and lowercase.  
If you are recording an electric acoustic  
guitar using a shielded connection, use the  
GUITAR IN jack.  
Lowercase indication: The input is not  
selected  
When connection cables with resistors are  
used, the volume level of equipment  
connected to the GUITAR IN or LINE IN/MIC  
may be low. If this happens, use connection  
cables that do not contain resistors, such as  
those from the Roland PCS series.  
For more about selecting other sources, refer  
to “Selecting an instrument to record” (p.  
39).  
29  
   
Creating a new song  
Using effects (Insert  
Effects)  
insert effects, reverb, and mastering tool kit. Here  
we’re going to explain how to select GTR (guitar)  
as the input source, and use the insert effects.  
For more about insert effects, refer to “Section 3.  
Using effects” (p. 61).  
Selecting an effect patch  
1.  
2.  
Press [EFFECTS].  
The currently selected effect patch is  
displayed.  
Press [TR1] several times.  
fig.Disp-FX-GT-P01off.eps  
1.  
Make sure that the TR1 indication has  
changed from “ON” to “OFF.”  
MICRO BR is set to output sound without  
the insert effects applied, allowing you to  
record sounds without the insert effects.  
Press [EFFECTS].  
The currently selected effect patch is  
displayed.  
2.  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the patch number, and use  
VALUE [-][+] to select “01:JC Clean”.  
The MICRO BR contains some insert effects,  
but for this example we’ll select “01:JC  
Clean”.  
fig.Disp-FX-GT-P01.eps  
For details, refer to “Section 3. Using effects” (p.  
61).  
30  
       
Creating a new song  
Using rhythm  
The MICRO BR provides a dedicated rhythm  
Use CURSOR [  
Rhy Level indication appear, and use  
VALUE [-][+] to set the level to “100”.  
][  
] to make the  
track in addition to its audio tracks 1–4.  
fig.Disp-RHY-LEVEL100.eps  
For details, refer to “Section 4. Using rhythm” (p. 80).  
Playing patterns  
6.  
Here’s how to select a pattern and play repeatedly.  
Press [EXIT] to return to the Play  
screen.  
7.  
Press  
The recorder will begin playing, and the  
pattern will also play.  
When the Play screen is displayed, you can  
perform the following steps to temporarily  
change the playback tempo of the pattern.  
1.  
Press [RHYTHM].  
The rhythm screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-pt-001.eps  
2.  
Press [TR2] several times to make  
“PT:” indication appear.  
Each time you press [TR2], the “PT:” and  
“AR:” indications will alternate.  
For this example we’ll select the “PT:”  
indication.  
1.  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the tempo indication.  
fig.Disp-tempo.eps  
3.  
Press [TR1].  
Each time you press [TR1], the “RHYTHM”  
indication will alternate between lit and  
dark.  
Press [TR1] to make the “RHYTHM”  
indication appear.  
2.  
Use VALUE [-][+] to adjust the tempo.  
The playback tempo of the pattern will  
change.  
4.  
Use VALUE [-][+] to select the pattern  
that you want to play.  
31  
         
Creating a new song  
fig.Disp-Recording.eps  
Recording  
Let’s try recording a performance
5.  
Press  
.
Recording will stop.  
For details on stereo recording, refer to “Selecting  
the track to record” (p. 41).  
1.  
Hold down ress  
[UTILITY] sto select  
normal rec.  
Make sure thaoes not indicate  
or  
2.  
3.  
Press  
The track select sppear. The  
indication n the screen, and  
the MICRO BR wiording standby  
condition.  
Press the [TR1]–button of the  
track that you waecord.  
The indication will cho  
track you’re recording
for the  
fig.Disp-RecTrack-1.eps  
4.  
Press  
.
Recording will begin.  
The Play screen will appearand the  
indication in the screen will change from  
blinking to lit.  
32  
   
Creating a new song  
Playing back  
Now let’s play back the performance you just  
recorded.  
Playing back a recorded  
performance  
1.  
2.  
During playback, press one of the  
track [TR1]–[TR4] buttons.  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to make the  
screen indicate Track Level.  
fig.Disp-TR1-LEVEL.eps  
1.  
Hold down  
and press  
Move the time location to 00:00:00-00.00.  
3.  
2.  
Either by using CURSOR [  
][  
]
Press  
.
or by pressing the corresponding  
Playback will begin. Use the VOLUME dial  
to adjust the playback volume.  
[TR1]–[TR4], select the track whose  
volume you want to change.  
(From the left, they are tracks 1, 2, 3, and 4.)  
4.  
Use VALUE [-][+] to adjust the volume.  
33  
           
Using the MP3 player  
In addition to operating as a multi-track recorder,  
the MICRO BR can be switched to “MP3 mode”  
and used as an MP3 or WAV file player.  
For details, refer to “Section 5. Using MP3 player”  
(p. 88).  
34  
         
Using the MP3 player  
3.  
Practicing along with  
an MP3/WAV file  
(Phrase Trainer)  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the playback speed  
indication, and use VALUE [-][+] to  
specify the playback speed.  
fig.Disp-mp3-mode2.eps  
MP3 mode includes a “Phrase Trainer” function  
that provides an effective way for you to practice  
a song.  
• The “Time Stretch” function lets you change the  
playback speed of the audio file.  
Range: 25–200%  
A setting of 100% (initial value) will play the  
song at its original speed, a setting of 50% at  
half-speed, and a setting of 25% at quarter-  
speed. The play speed doubles if the  
parameter is set to 200%.  
• The “Center Cancel” function lets you eliminate  
the sounds that are panned to the center, and use  
the song for “minus-one” practicing.  
• The Time Stretch and Center Cancel functions can  
be used simultaneously.  
Changing the playback  
speed (Time Stretch)  
You can perform with the guitar etc. connected  
while listening to the sound that changes the  
playback speed.  
4.  
5.  
Turn the VOLUME dial to lower the  
volume.  
Press  
.
The audio file will begin playing at the  
speed you specified. Slowly turn the  
VOLUME dial to adjust the volume.  
The guitar etc. are connected, and it is  
possible to play while listening the MP3/  
WAV file.  
1.  
Press [MP3/TRAINER] to switch to  
MP3 mode.  
The MP3 player screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-mp3-mode.eps  
6.  
When you finished MP3 mode, press  
[MP3/TRAINER] again.  
2.  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the file number, and use  
VALUE [-][+] to select the file number  
that you want to play.  
35  
       
Using the MP3 player  
Canceling the center sound  
(Center Cancel)  
5.  
6.  
Press  
.
Sounds that are heard from the center (such  
as vocals and guitar solos) will be  
eliminated.  
Remove the central sound of the playback (e.g.,  
vocals or guitar solos). This is helpful if you want  
to practice playing along with the backing  
instruments.  
Slowly turn the VOLUME dial to adjust the  
volume.  
The guitar etc. are connected, and it is  
possible to play while listening the MP3/  
WAV file.  
If you want to eliminate a sound that  
is located in a position other than the  
center, Press [TR4] (EDT).  
The CenterAdjst screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-CENTER-ADJ.eps  
1.  
Press [MP3/TRAINER] to switch to  
MP3 mode.  
The MP3 player screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-mp3-mode.eps  
7.  
Use VALUE [-][+] to adjust.  
2.  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the file number, and use  
VALUE [-][+] to select the file number  
that you want to play.  
3.  
Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to make the  
display indicate “CENTER CANCEL.”  
fig.Disp-mp3-mode.eps  
8.  
When you finished MP3 mode, press  
[MP3/TRAINER] again.  
4.  
Press [TR1] to turn on the Center  
Cancel function.  
Each time you press [TR1], the setting will  
alternate between “ON” and “OFF”.  
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Operation  
Guide  
• This unit, in combination 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.  
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Section 1.  
About the data types  
Recording  
You must select the “data type” when you create  
a new song on the MICRO BR. Choose one of the  
following data types.  
Make sure that the display does not indicate  
,
(p. 42) or  
(p. 90).  
Creating a new song  
On the MICRO BR, each of your compositions is  
managed as a “song.” You’ll need to create a  
song before you begin recording a new  
composition.  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
2. Press [TR1] (SNG).  
The SONG EDIT screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-SONG-EDIT.eps  
Recording time  
The following table shows the recording time  
available on one card of the listed capacities.  
(These times are calculated as if you’re recording  
just a single track.)  
3. Press [TR2] (NEW).  
The display will indicate “Type:”  
4. Use VALUE [-][+] to select the data type  
for the song you want to create.  
fig.Disp-SongDataTyp.eps  
5. Press [TR4] (EXE).  
*
*
*
Regardless of the data type, the sample rate is 44.1 kHz.  
You can’t change the sample rate.  
A new song will be created, and you will  
return to the Play screen.  
You can’t change the data type of a song after it’s been  
created.  
The recording times shown above are approximate. They  
will decrease slightly depending on the number of songs  
you’ve created.  
*
The recording times shown in the above table are for  
when you use only one track. For example if you record  
using all four tracks, each track can be one quarter of the  
time length shown above.  
38  
                   
Selecting an instrument to  
record  
1. As described in “Selecting an instrument  
to record (p. 39)”, select the audio source  
that you want to record.  
1. Press [INPUT].  
2. Press [TR1] (GTR)–[TR4] (EXT) to select  
the source (input) that you want to  
2. Adjust the sensitivity of the source that  
you want to record.  
record.  
fig.Disp-GuitarSens.eps  
For best results, adjust the sensitivity as high  
as possible without allowing the OVER  
indication to appear in the display when the  
input source is producing its loudest  
volume. If the OVER indication appears,  
decrease the Sns setting.  
Source  
Input jack and audio source  
GTR  
Choose this if you want to record a  
guitar or bass connected to the  
GUITAR IN jack.  
MIC  
LIN  
Choose this if you want to use the  
built-in monaural mic.  
Choose this if you want to record  
from a portable audio player etc.  
connected to the LINE IN/MIC  
jack.  
3. Press [EXIT].  
EXT  
Choose this if you want to record  
from an external mic connected to  
the LINE IN/MIC jack.  
You will return to the Play screen.  
4. Press CURSOR [  
] several times to  
access the level meter screen.  
fig.Disp-LevelMeter.eps  
By repeatedly pressing the [TR1]–[TR4] of the  
selected source, you can change the input status  
of that source.  
Indication  
Lowercase  
Uppercase  
Explanation  
The input is not selected  
The input is selected  
5. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL.  
Adjust the setting so that the level is  
displayed in the range shown below when  
the loudest sounds are input.  
fig.Disp-INPUT-LEVEL2.eps  
39  
           
Section 1. Recording and playing back  
Switching V-tracks  
Although the MICRO BR is a four-track multi-  
track recorder, each track actually consists of  
eight V-tracks; you can select and use one of  
these tracks for recording and playback.  
This means that by switching V-tracks, you can  
handle 32 tracks of audio.  
For example you can keep an existing take of a  
guitar solo or vocal, and record other takes on  
best portions of different takes recorded on  
different V-tracks, and combine them into a  
single track.  
• If you lower the INPUT LEVEL, the sound  
will be recorded at a lower volume, causing  
the audio quality to decrease. For best  
results, you should record at as high a level  
as possible without allowing the sound to  
distort. If you want to lower the listening  
volume while recording, turn down the  
VOLUME dial.  
• If you’re mixing GTR and MIC for input  
(recording), adjust the input sensitivity of  
each source beforehand.  
6. Press CURSOR.  
You will return to the Play screen.  
“Editing performances on a tracks (Track Edit) (p.  
53)”  
1. Press one of [TR1]–[TR4].  
2. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] several times  
to access the V-track select screen.  
fig.Disp-TR1-V1.eps  
The screen shows the number of the V-track  
that is selected for each track.  
: V-tracks containing data  
: V-tracks that don’t contain data  
3. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] or press one of  
the [TR1]–[TR4] button to select the track  
whose V-track you want to switch.  
4. Use VALUE [-][+] to switch the V-track.  
5. Press [EXIT].  
You will return to the Play screen.  
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Section 1. Recording and playing back  
Selecting the track to record  
Controlling the parameters of  
two tracks simultaneously  
(Stereo Link)  
1. Press  
In some cases you may wish to adjust the  
parameters of two tracks simultaneously, such as  
when you're using two tracks to record or play  
back a stereo source.  
The Rec Track screen will appear. In this  
time,  
will blink, and the MICRO BR  
will be in recording standby condition.  
fig.Disp-INPUT-LEVEL2.eps  
You can do this using the Stereo Link function.  
Enabling/disabling stereo link  
1. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons.  
2. Press the [TR1]–[TR4] button of the track  
2. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to select the  
you want to record.  
parameter for which you want to enable  
(or disable) stereo link.  
The  
indication will appear for the  
track you choose.  
3. Simultaneously press [TR1] and [TR2] or  
[TR3] and [TR4].  
Selecting stereo tracks for  
recording  
The indication “=” is shown for parameters  
that are stereo-linked.  
fig.Disp-TR1-V1.eps  
If INPUT is set to GTR (guitar) or MIC  
(onboard mic)  
If you want to record in stereo so that the insert  
effects will sound better, you can simultaneously  
press [TR1] and [TR2] or [TR3] and [TR4] to  
specify stereo recording using two tracks.  
fig.Disp-INPUT-LEVEL2.eps  
When you use VALUE [-] [+] to modify the  
value of a track parameter that is stereo-  
linked, the two values will change together.  
The value will not change immediately when  
you enable stereo link. Stereo-linked  
Stereo link will be enabled (or disabled) for  
the pair of tracks you pressed simultaneously.  
operation begins when you modify the value.  
• If you establish a stereo link between tracks  
whose values are different, both values will  
be set to the larger value when you modify  
the parameter value.  
If INPUT is set to LIN (line) or EXT  
(external mic)  
Since the input is stereo, this will normally be  
stereo recording using two tracks. If you press  
TRACK button [1] or [2], recording will take  
place in stereo on tracks 1 and 2. Similarly if you  
press [3] or [4], recording will take place in stereo  
on tracks 3 and 4.  
However if you want to mix the sound from the  
L-channel and R-channel of the input and record  
it on track 1, press TRACK [1] once again from  
the state in which tracks 1 and 2 are selected.  
Track 1 will be selected as the recording  
destination. You can use the same operation to  
specify a different track as the recording  
destination.  
• Simply selecting stereo tracks for recording  
does not turn Stereo Link on. When you  
select stereo tracks for recording (two REC  
indications are shown) and then finish  
recording, Stereo Link will automatically be  
enabled for those tracks.  
• The pan parameter changes as shown below  
when Stereo Link is on.  
VALUE [-]  
VALUE [+]  
L50  
L50  
L50  
R50  
R50  
R50  
(default)  
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fig.Disp-recording.eps  
Recording  
1. Simultaneously press [EXIT] and  
[UTILITY] several times to put the MICRO  
BR in Normal mode.  
5. To stop recording, press  
.
Each time you press [EXIT] and [UTILITY]  
simultaneously, the recording mode will  
alternate in the order of Normal mode➔  
will go dark.  
*
*
You can’t play back audio whose recording time was  
shorter than one second.  
Bounce mode Mastering mode.  
fig.Disp-3mode.eps  
The following operations cannot be performed (or will be  
invalid) while the recorder is operating (i.e., during  
recording or playback).  
Normal Mode  
• Editing the SONG arrangement  
• Selecting a drum kit  
• Switching to the USB screen  
• Switching to the SONG SELECT screen  
• Switching to the SONG NEW screen  
• Switching to the SONG INFORMATION screen  
• Switching to the SONG EDIT screen  
• Track editing operations  
Bounce Mode  
• Switching to the INITIALIZE screen  
Mastering Mode  
Make sure that the display does not indicate  
or  
.
2. Press  
The Rec Track screen will appear. In this  
time, will blink, and the MICRO BR  
will be in recording standby condition.  
3. Press the [TR1]–[TR4] button of the track  
you want to record.  
The  
indication will appear for the  
track you choose.  
4. Press  
and  
will light, and recording  
will begin.  
42  
         
ng  
43  
         
Section 1. Recording and playing back  
Adjusting the left/right  
position (pan) of the  
playback  
1. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons to  
select the track that you want to adjust.  
2. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] several times  
to access the Track Pan screen.  
fig.Disp-TR1-PAN.eps  
3. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] or press one of  
the [TR1]–[TR4] button to select the track  
whose pan setting you want to change.  
4. Use VALUE [-][+] to change the pan  
setting.  
Range  
5. Press [EXIT].  
You will return to the Play screen.  
L50–C00–R50  
44  
     
Section 1. Recording and playing back  
Manual punch-in/out  
Re-recording over a  
mistake (Punch-in/out)  
In this method, you punch-in/out by operating  
During recording, you may sometimes play a  
wrong note or be unsatisfied with your  
performance. In such cases, you can punch-in/  
out to re-record just a specific region of your  
performance.  
“Punch-in” is the action of switching from  
playback to recording while you play back a  
track. “Punch-out” is the action of switching from  
recording back to playback while the track  
continues to play.  
.
*
When using manual punch-in/out, you must ensure  
that there is at least a 1.0 second interval between  
punch-in and punch-out.  
In the following example, we’ll use manual  
punch-in/out to re-record a portion of track 1  
which you recorded earlier.  
1. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons.  
2. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] several times  
to access the Rec Track screen.  
In other words, you punch-in at the point where  
you want to start re-recording, and punch-out  
when you’re finished recording.  
fig.01-170  
3. Press [TR1] several times to make “REC”  
appear for track 1.  
fig.Disp-RecTrack-1.eps  
Playback  
Recording  
Playback  
Time  
Start  
Punch-In  
Punch-Out  
Stop  
Track 1 will be the recording track.  
4. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] to access the  
On the MICRO BR, you can choose from two  
methods of doing this; manual punch-in/out and  
to 100 (p. 33).  
fig.Disp-TR1-LEVEL.eps  
*
You can use the Undo function (p. 49) to return to the  
state prior to re-recording.  
*
The data prior to punching-in/out will remain on the  
memory card without being erased. If you no longer  
need this data, you should execute Song Optimize (p.  
59) to erase the unneeded data from the memory card so  
that its storage capacity can be used effectively.  
5. Press [EXIT].  
You will return to the Play screen.  
6. Play back the song, and use the INPUT  
LEVEL dial to adjust the volume of the  
input source.  
Listen and compare the input source with  
the track to be re-recorded, and adjust the  
INPUT LEVEL dial so that there is no  
difference in volume.  
7. Move to a location slightly earlier than the  
point at which you want to begin re-  
recording, and press  
.
Playback will begin.  
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Section 1. Recording and playing back  
8. At the point where you want to begin re-  
Auto punch-in/out  
recording, press  
Punch-in will begin, and you’ll be in record  
mode.  
.
“Auto punch-in/out” is the method in which  
punch-in/out begins automatically at the time  
locations you specify beforehand.  
This is convenient when you want to punch-in/  
out at precise points, or if you want to punch-in/  
out automatically so that you can concentrate on  
your playing.  
9. When you’re ready to punch-out, press  
or (or press  
).  
Each time you press  
, you’ll alternately  
punch-in and punch-out, so simply perform  
the same procedure at any other location  
that you want to re-record.  
*
When using auto punch-in/out, you must set the punch-  
in and punch-out points at least 1.0 seconds apart.  
10. When you’re finished recording, press  
1. Specify the punch-in and punch-out  
points as described in steps 1–2 of  
“Playing back repeatedly (Repeat) (p.  
43)”.  
to stop.  
2. Press [TR2] (AUT).  
The region you specified will be the auto  
punch-in/out region.  
“A.PUNCH” will light.  
and  
fig.Disp-RecTrack-1.eps  
3. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons.  
4. Press CURSOR [ ][ ] several times  
to access the Rec Track screen.  
5. Press [TR1] several times to make “REC”  
appear for track 1.  
fig.Disp-RecTrack-1.eps  
Track 1 will be the recording track.  
6. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] to access the  
Track Level screen, and set the Tr1 Level  
to 100 (p. 33).  
fig.Disp-TR1-LEVEL.eps  
7. Press [EXIT].  
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Section 1. Recording and playing back  
8. Play back the song, and use the INPUT  
LEVEL dial to adjust the volume of the  
input source.  
Repeatedly recording the  
same region (Loop  
Recording)  
Listen and compare the input source with  
the track to be re-recorded, and adjust the  
INPUT LEVEL dial so that there is no  
difference in volume.  
The Repeat function (p. 43) lets you repeatedly  
play back a specified region (the loop region).  
If you use the Repeat function in conjunction  
with auto punch-in/out, the recorded result will  
be played back immediately.  
9. Move to a location slightly earlier than the  
point at which you want to begin re-  
recording.  
If you’re not happy with your recording, you can  
continue re-recording simply by pressing  
“Loop recording” refers to the method of using  
the Repeat function in conjunction with auto  
punch-in/out to record repeatedly.  
.
10. Press  
to enter the recording  
standby condition, and then press  
.
In the following example, we’ll re-record a  
recorded (the punch-in/out points), refer to the  
preceding section “Auto punch-in/out.”  
Recording will begin automatically at the  
point you specified as the punch-in location.  
When you reach the punch-out point, you  
will automatically return to playback.  
11. When you’ve finished recording, press  
1. Specify the punch-in and punch-out  
points as described in steps 1–2 of  
“Playing back repeatedly (Repeat) (p.  
43)”.  
to stop.  
12. Return to a time location where you  
began recording, and then play back.  
Listen to the re-recorded result.  
2. Press [TR3] (R&A).  
The region you specified will be the auto  
punch-in/out region. In the display,  
and “A.PUNCH” will be lit.  
,
One measure before and after the punch-in/  
out region will be automatically specified as  
the repeat region.  
fig.01-240  
Repeat  
Playback  
1 meas.  
Recording  
Playback  
1 meas.  
Time  
Punch-In  
Punch-Out  
Repeat start point  
(A)  
Repeat end point  
(B)  
3. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons.  
4. Press CURSOR [ ][ ] several times  
to access the Rec Track screen.  
47  
   
48  
Section 1. Recording and playing back  
Reverting to the previous  
state (Undo)  
Canceling an operation  
(Undo/Redo)  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
Occasionally when the recording you make  
doesn’t turn out as you wish, or the settings you  
make for an editing operation are incorrect, and  
you want to reverse what you have done. At  
these times, you can use the “Undo function.”  
Undo will cancel the result of the operation and  
revert the data to its previous state. If desired,  
you can then use “Redo” to cancel the Undo.  
For example, let’s suppose that you’re  
performing punch-in recording, and have  
recorded twice over the same region. You could  
then execute Undo to cancel the second recording  
and revert to the first recording.  
2. Press [TR3] (UND).  
fig.Disp-UNDO.eps  
3. If you want to execute Undo, press [TR4]  
(YES).  
If you decide not to execute Undo, press  
[EXIT].  
When you execute Undo, the display will  
indicate “Undo...” and the most recently  
executed recording or editing operation will  
be cancelled.  
After you’ve executed Undo, you could execute  
Redo if you wanted to cancel the Undo and revert  
to the state following your second recording.  
Canceling the Undo (Redo)  
*
After executing Undo, you’ll only be able to execute  
Redo.  
You can execute Redo if you decide to cancel the  
Undo operation you just executed.  
*
If, after executing Undo, you then record or execute a  
track editing operation, you will no longer be able to  
execute Redo.  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
2. Press [TR3] (RDO).  
*
*
Undo applies only to the audio data recorded on the  
tracks.  
fig.Disp-REDO.eps  
If you execute Song Optimize (p. 59), the operating  
history for all data will be cleared. This means that you  
won’t be able to execute Undo immediately after  
executing Song Optimize.  
3. If you want to execute Redo, press [TR4]  
(YES).  
If you decide not to execute Redo, press  
[EXIT].  
When you execute Redo, the display will  
indicate “Redo...” and the Undo operation  
you just executed will be cancelled.  
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Section 1. Recording and playing back  
1. Set the pan of tracks 1 and 2 as desired,  
set the track 3 pan to L50, and the track 4  
pan to R50.  
Putting multiple tracks  
together (Bounce)  
Although the MICRO BR allows the  
“Adjusting the left/right position (pan) of the  
playback (p. 44)”  
simultaneous playback of eight tracks, when you  
run out of tracks, the MICRO BR also lets you  
copy the recordings of multiple tracks together  
onto one track (V-Track). This is called “bounce”  
(also known as bounce recording or ping-pong  
recording).  
volume balance of tracks 1–4.  
If there are tracks that you don’t want to  
mix, set their level to 0.  
By combining multiple tracks in this way, you  
can free up other tracks in order to record  
additional performances.  
“Adjusting the volume of a track (p. 33)”  
3. Press  
.
4. Simultaneously press [EXIT] and  
[UTILITY] several times to make the  
In Bounce mode, you can play back eight  
tracks simultaneously and record them all  
to a single, separate V-Track.  
When input sources are selected with  
INPUT SELECT, you can have those sounds  
recorded together.  
display indicate  
.
The Bounce screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-bounce-mode2.eps  
: V-Tracks with recorded data.  
: V-Tracks without data.  
Recording Destination  
Furthermore, you can include the sounds  
from the Rhythm in the recording.  
fig.01-280  
TRACK 4-V1  
TRACK 3-V1  
TRACK 2-V1  
*
The input source will automatically be turned off. If you  
want to mix the input source along with your bounce-  
recording, you can use [INPUT] to select the input  
source.  
TRACK 1-V1  
RHYTHM  
INPUT  
Track 1–4  
Rhythm  
5. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] and VALUE [-][+]  
and V-track.  
In this example, we’ll use “34V2” (V-track 2  
of tracks 3/4).  
TRACK 4-V2  
TRACK 3-V2  
Separate V-Track  
“Switching V-tracks (p. 40)”  
In the following example, we’ll assume that  
tracks 1 and 2 contain mono recordings and  
tracks 3 and 4 contain a stereo-recorded  
performance, and you want to bounce-record all  
of these to V-track 2 of tracks 3/4.  
6. If you also want to mix the rhythm into  
your bounce-recording, press [RHYTHM],  
raise the “Rhy Level,” and press [TR1]  
several times to turn rhythm “On.”  
*
Make sure that the Stereo Link function does not on  
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fig.Disp-RHY-LEVEL100.eps  
*
Confirm the rhythm function is turned off.  
If you don't want to record the rhythm  
1. Simultaneously press [EXIT] and  
[UTILITY] several times to put the MICRO  
BR in Normal recording mode.  
sound, press [TR1] to turn off the RHYTHM  
indication.  
Make sure that the display does not indicate  
“Playing a pattern (p. 82)”  
,
(p. 42).  
2. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4], and press  
CURSOR [ ][ ] several times to  
7. Press [EXIT].  
You will return to the Bounce screen.  
access the V-track select screen.  
In this example, we’ll select V-track 2 of  
track 3 and V-track 2 of track 4).  
8. Hold down  
, and press  
to  
return the time location to 00:00:00-00.0,  
and then press the buttons in the order of  
fig.Disp-TR1-V1.eps  
to begin bounce-  
recording.  
9. When you’ve finished recording, press  
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51  
 
Section 1. Recording and playing back  
Viewing the remaining  
recordable time  
Viewing song-related  
information  
When you’re in the recording standby or  
recording screens, you can display the remaining  
recordable time as follows.  
Viewing song information  
Here’s how you can view detailed information  
about the song. You can also view the song’s data  
type and size.  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
2. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] several times  
to make the display indicate Remain Info.  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
3. Press VALUE[+] to turn this setting ON.  
2. Press [TR1] (SNG).  
4. Press [EXIT].  
3. Press [TR3] (INF).  
You will return to the Play screen.  
The Remain screen will appear. The name of  
the current song and the remaining available  
5. Press  
.
recording time are shown.  
The remaining recordable time  
fig.Disp-SongInfo1.eps  
(hours:minutes:seconds) will be displayed in  
the recording standby or recording screens.  
fig.Disp-remain.eps  
4. Press CURSOR  
.
The song information (song’s data type and  
memory used) is displayed.  
fig.Disp-SongInfo2.eps  
For more about the Type, refer to “About the data  
types (p. 38)”.  
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Section 2. Editing  
Editing performances  
on a tracks (Track Edit)  
• If the copy destination contains data, that  
data will be overwritten.  
These operations let you change the structure of  
your song by copying track data or moving it to  
another location.  
• The copy region you specify must be longer  
than 1.0 seconds. If the region is shorter than  
1.0 seconds, the sound won’t be heard even  
if the data was copied.  
Copying data (Track Copy)  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
This operation copies data from the specified  
region of a track (or the entire track) to another  
location.  
2. Press [TR2] (TRK).  
The TRACK EDIT screen appears.  
fig.Disp-TRACK-EDIT.eps  
You can copy the track data just once, or copy the  
specified region of data several times in  
succession to the specified destination.  
If you want to use a phrase that’s already been  
recorded on a track, or if you want to use the  
same phrase repeatedly, you can use the Copy  
operation to assemble your song efficiently.  
3. Press [TR1] (CPY).  
The track setting screen appears. Specify the  
source and destination tracks for the Copy  
operation.  
fig.Disp-Copy-TR1-V1.eps  
Example 1: Copying twice to the same  
Destination (Track - V-track)  
track  
fig.02-160  
Start or  
Repeat start point (A)  
To  
Time  
4. Specify the edit region as described in  
“The edit region and the number of  
copies” (p. 54).  
End or Repeat end point (B)  
Example 2: Copying twice to a different  
Specify the region that you want to copy  
(Start, End), the copy-destination time or  
measure (To), and the number of times  
(Repeat) the data is to be copied.  
track  
fig.02-170  
The display will ask “Copy OK?”  
fig.Disp-COPY.eps  
Start or  
To  
Time  
Repeat start point (A)  
End or  
Repeat end point (B)  
5. If you’re sure you want to copy the data,  
press [TR4] (YES). If you decide to cancel  
the operation, press [EXIT] (or [UTILITY]).  
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The edit region and the  
number of copies  
If you pressed [TR3] (ALL) or [TR4] (AB)  
during the copy or move procedure,  
proceed to step 4 of the explanation.  
1. Specify the units for the edit region.  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-function.eps  
2. Specify the starting time/measure (Start)  
of the edit region, and press [TR4]  
(NEXT).  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-timeST.eps  
Button  
Edit region  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-measST.eps  
[TR1] (TIM)  
The edit region will be specified in  
terms of time. The time setting  
screen appears.  
[TR2] (MEA)  
The edit region will be specified in  
terms of measures. The measure  
setting screen appears.  
3. Specify the ending time/measure (End) of  
the edit region, and press [TR4] (NEXT).  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-timeEn.eps  
[TR3] (ALL)  
[TR4] (AB)  
The edit region will be the entire  
track you specified.  
The edit region will be the region  
between the points A and B you  
specified.  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-time.eps  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-measEn.eps  
If you press [TR1] (TIM)  
(Start)  
(End)  
(To)  
Sub frame  
Frame  
(Repeat)  
4. If you’re copying or moving data, specify  
the time/measure of the copy/move  
destination (To), and press [TR4] (NEXT).  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-timeTo.eps  
hour  
second  
minutes  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-meas.eps  
If you press [TR2] (MEA)  
(Start)  
(End)  
(To)  
fig.Disp-TrEdit-measTo.eps  
Beat  
Measure  
(Repeat)  
5. Use the Repeat parameter to specify the  
number of times that the specified region  
will be copied.  
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fig.Disp-TrEdit-repeat.eps  
Moving data (Track Move)  
This operation moves the data of the specified  
region (or the entire track) to another location.  
*
*
If you’re moving data, skip step 5.  
If you’re erasing data, skip steps 4–5.  
*
Following this operation, the original location of the  
moved data will be empty (containing no data).  
6. Press [TR4] (EXE).  
Example 1: Moving within the same track  
fig.02-340  
You can also specify the time by using  
Start or  
Repeat start point (A)  
To  
Time  
or  
to move, or by setting it  
(time 00:00:00) or  
End or Repeat end point (B)  
with  
+
Example 2: Moving to a different track  
fig.02-350  
+
(end of song).  
• The parameters you need to set will depend  
on the type of track edit operation you select  
and on the edit region you specify. (You’ll  
need to set the parameters marked by .)  
Start or  
Repeat start point (A)  
To  
Time  
End or Repeat end point (B)  
CPY:Copy Start  
End  
To  
Repeat  
TIM, MEA  
ALL  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
2. Press [TR2] (TRK).  
AB  
*
*
The TRACK EDIT screen appears.  
fig.Disp-TRACK-EDIT.eps  
MOV:Move Start  
End  
To  
TIM, MEA  
ALL  
AB  
*
*
3. Press [TR2] (MOV).  
source and destination tracks for the Move  
operation.  
ERS:Erase Start  
TIM, MEA  
ALL  
*
fig.Disp-Move-TR1-V1.eps  
AB  
*
Destination (Track - V-track)  
Source (Track - V-track)  
*
If you want to copy/move/erase the AB region,  
you must set point A and point B beforehand (p.  
43).  
*
The edited content is preserved when you return from  
the track edit screen to the play screen.  
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4. Specify the edit region as described in  
“The edit region and the number of  
copies” (p. 54).  
Erasing data (Track Erase)  
This operation erases data from the specified  
region. If you use this operation to erase data,  
any data located later than the erased data will  
not be moved forward. In other words, this  
operation is comparable to recording silence over  
an unwanted portion of recording tape.  
Specify the region that you want to move  
(Start, End) and the time or measure of the  
move destination (To).  
5. When you’ve specified the edit region,  
press TR4 [EXE].  
The display will ask Move OK?  
*
Don’t leave sounds shorter than 1.0 seconds before or  
after the erased region. Any remaining sound that is  
shorter than 1.0 seconds cannot be played.  
fig.Disp-MOVE.eps  
fig.02-350  
6. To execute the Move operation, press  
[TR4] (YES). If you decide not to execute,  
press [EXIT] (or [UTILITY]).  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
2. Press [TR2] (TRK).  
The TRACK EDIT screen appears.  
fig.Disp-TRACK-EDIT.eps  
3. Press [TR3] (ERS).  
The track setting screen appears.  
Specify the erasing track for the Erase  
operation.  
fig.Disp-Erase-TR1-V1.eps  
4. Specify the edit region as described in  
“The edit region and the number of  
copies” (p. 54).  
Specify the region that you want to erase  
(Start, End).  
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5. When you’ve finished setting the edit  
region, press TR4 [EXE].  
Exchanging data (Track  
The display will ask Erase OK?  
Exchange)  
fig.Disp-Erase-OK.eps  
This operation exchanges data between two  
tracks.  
Example: Exchanging the entire contents  
of tracks 1 and 2  
6. To execute the Erase operation, press  
[TR4] (YES). If you decide not to execute,  
press [EXIT] (or [UTILITY]).  
fig.02-590  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Time  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
2. Press [TR2] (TRK).  
The TRACK EDIT screen appears.  
fig.Disp-TRACK-EDIT.eps  
3. Press [TR4] (XCH).  
The track setting screen appears.  
fig.Disp-XCG-TR1-V1.eps  
Exchanging tracks  
4. Specify the tracks that you want to  
exchange, and press TR4 [EXE].  
The display will ask Exchange OK?  
fig.Disp-EXCHANGE-OK.eps  
5. To execute the Exchange operation,  
press [TR4] (YES). If you decide not to  
execute, press [EXIT] (or [UTILITY]).  
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Erasing a song (Song Erase)  
Managing the songs  
you’ve recorded  
This operation erases a song from the memory  
card.  
1. Press [UTILITY] then press [TR1] (SNG).  
Copying a song (Song Copy)  
2. Press CURSOR [  
].  
This operation copies the currently selected song.  
fig.Disp-util-song2.eps  
1. Press [UTILITY] then press [TR1] (SNG).  
2. Press CURSOR [  
].  
fig.Disp-util-song2.eps  
3. Press [TR3] (ERS).  
The display will ask “ERS?”  
fig.Disp-ERS.eps  
3. Press [TR2] (CPY).  
The display will ask “Copy to NewSong?”  
fig.Disp-CPY.eps  
4. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the song that  
you want to erase.  
5. Press [TR4] (YES).  
4. Press [TR4] (YES).  
The display will ask “Are you sure?”  
The Copy operation will be executed.  
Once the copy has been completed,  
“Completed!” appears in the display, and  
you’re returned to the Play screen.  
6. If you are sure you want to erase the  
song, press [TR4] (YES). If you decide not  
to erase the song, press [EXIT] (or  
[UTILITY]).  
7. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] several  
If this message appears before you copy  
space.  
*
If you erase the song that you’re currently using,  
another song on the memory card will be selected  
“Saving space on the memory card (Song  
Optimize)” (p. 59), or erase unneeded songs  
card. For details, refer to “Erasing a song  
(Song Erase)” (p. 58) or “Erasing an MP3/  
WAV file” (p. 95).  
If you want to check the free space  
remaining on a memory card, refer to  
“Viewing song information” (p. 52).  
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Saving space on the memory  
card (Song Optimize)  
When you create a new song, it will  
When you perform overdubbing or punch-in/  
out, the previous data will remain on the memory  
card without being erased. In some cases, this  
unneeded data may occupy significant space on  
the memory card, unnecessarily using up the  
card’s capacity. This will reduce the available  
recording time.  
By executing the “Song Optimize” operation you  
can erase unneeded data from the memory card  
and increase the amount of space that’s available.  
automatically be given a name such as  
“SONG0001.” When you’ve finished your song,  
we recommend that you give it a descriptive  
name so that you’ll be able to manage your songs  
more easily.  
1. Press [UTILITY] then press [TR1] (SNG).  
2. Press CURSOR [  
].  
fig.Disp-util-song1.eps  
1. Press [UTILITY] then press [TR1] (SNG).  
2. Press CURSOR [  
].  
3. Press [TR4] (NAM).  
fig.Disp-util-song2.eps  
The song name is displayed.  
fig.Disp-NAME.eps  
3. Press [TR4] (OPT).  
The display will ask “Optimize Song?”  
fig.Disp-SONG-OPTIMIZE.eps  
4. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to the character you want to  
change.  
5. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the desired  
character.  
4. Press [TR4] (YES).  
You can use the following functions when  
editing text.  
The Song Optimize operation will be  
executed. When optimization is completed,  
the display will indicate “Complete!,” and  
you’re returns to the Play screen. If you  
decide not to execute this operation, press  
[EXIT] (or [UTILITY]).  
*
*
The Song Optimize operation erases the unneeded and  
unplayable audio data from all V-tracks.  
In some cases, it may take an appreciable amount of time  
for optimization to be completed. This is not a  
malfunction. Don’t turn off the power before  
optimization has ended.  
6. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] several  
*
If you’ve executed the optimize operation, you won’t be  
able to return to the state prior to optimization by  
executing Undo.  
times) to return to the Play screen.  
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Protecting a song (Song  
Protect)  
Saving the current settings to  
the song (Song Save)  
Even after you’ve finished the work of creating a  
song, you could lose your song by accidentally  
recording over it or erasing it. To prevent such  
accidents, the Song Protect setting lets you  
protect a song so that it cannot be erased or  
modified.  
On the MICRO BR, the following content is saved  
as song data.  
• Recording data  
• Mixer status (pan, etc.)  
• Insert effects song patch  
• Mastering Tool Kit song patch  
• Song arrangement  
*
If a song is protected, you won’t be able to perform the  
following operations:  
• Reverb  
To save the current state, perform the following  
step.  
• Recording  
• Track editing  
• Changing the song name  
• Deleting the song  
Hold down  
and press  
.
• Song optimize  
• Writing a rhythm arrangement  
• Importing MP3 or WAV  
• Writing an effect patch  
You can use the Write operation (p. 60) to  
save the effect patch without performing  
the Song Save operation.  
1. Press [UTILITY] then press [TR1] (SNG).  
2. Press CURSOR [  
].  
fig.Disp-util-song2.eps  
3. Press [TR1] (PRT).  
The display will ask “Protect Song?”  
fig.Disp-SONG-PROTECT.eps  
4. Press [TR4] (EXE).  
If a song is protected, the song protect  
indicator is shown in the screen.  
fig.Disp-SONG-PROTECT.eps  
To turn off the protect setting, perform the  
same procedure once again.  
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Section 3. Using effects  
Effect patches and banks  
Using insert effects  
The MICRO BR contains two effects processors  
You can change the type of effect produced by  
the insert effects processor and the parameter  
settings for the effect by calling up an “effect  
patch.”  
The MICRO BR contains a wide variety of effect  
patches that are suitable for vocals and various  
instruments. These patches are organized into  
“banks” according to the type of input source for  
(insert effects and reverb).  
desired.  
Here we will explain how to adjust the various  
settings (parameters) for each insert effects, and  
how to save your settings.  
which each patch is intended.  
“Parameter List” (p. 67)  
fig.03-010  
“Reverb Parameters” (p. 73)  
INPUT  
GTR  
MIC  
LIN  
EXT  
Guitar Bank  
Mic Bank  
Line Bank  
External Mic  
Bank  
What is an insert effect?  
An effect added directly to a specific signal  
(with the MICRO BR, this refers to the  
instrumental sounds from GUITAR IN etc.)  
is called an “insert effect.” The effect pedals  
that a guitarist connects between his guitar  
and amp are a type of the insert effects.  
P01  
P01  
P01  
P01  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Preset Patch  
User Patch  
P80  
P20  
P10  
P10  
U01  
U01  
U01  
U01  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
U80  
U20  
U10  
U10  
S01  
S01  
S01  
S01  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Song Patch  
S80  
S20  
S10  
S10  
What is an effect patch?  
Loop effects, on the other hand, are effects  
connected to the send/return jack of mixers  
and other similar devices. The MICRO BR  
The MICRO BR provides numerous effects  
for vocals, guitar, etc., and two or more of  
Such a combination of effects (i.e., the types  
of the effects used and the order in which  
they are connected) is called an  
You can use the insert effects not only while  
recording, but also apply it to the sound  
when mixing the tracks.  
For details, refer to “Changing how the  
insert effects are used” (p. 64).  
“algorithm.”  
Each effect in an algorithm offers a certain  
number of parameters, which allow the  
sound to be altered (similar to tweaking the  
knobs on a stomp pedal). The algorithm  
and its parameter settings are bundled into  
units called “effect patches.”  
By changing the effect patch, you can  
simultaneously change the stored effect  
combinations, their on/off status, and the  
parameter settings, and completely change  
the sound.  
61  
                 
g the insert effects  
gs  
nt to create a new effect sound, start by  
an existing patch that’s close to the  
u want, then modify (edit) the patch  
f you want to save the effect settings  
dited, save the patch as a user patch or  
ch.  
ss [EFFECTS].  
effect screen appears.  
write
Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
[+] to select either P (preset), U (user), or  
S (song).  
User patche
3. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
User patches can be rewritten, and the patch data  
will be stored in the MICRO BR itself. If you’ve  
created a patch that you’ll want to use with other  
songs as well, you should save the patch as a user  
patch.  
[+] to select an effect number.  
4. Press [TR2] (EDT).  
The effect edit screen appears, and the effect  
blocks used are shown.  
fig.Disp-COSM-GTR-AMP.eps  
Song patches (S)  
Song patches can be rewritten, and the patch data  
is saved together with the song data. Patches  
you’ve used when recording a performance can  
conveniently be saved for each song as song  
When it doesn't settle on one screen because  
there are a lot of the effect blocks, the screen  
is switched pressing the CURSOR  
patches.  
[
][  
] button.  
fig.03-020  
Memory Card  
5. Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] button for  
the effect block you want to edit.  
In the example screen shown here, the  
button assignments follow this order: [TR1]  
(AMP), [TR2] (SP), and so on.  
MICRO BR  
Song  
Preset  
Patch  
User  
Patch  
Song  
Patch  
Of the blocks shown, blocks that are turned  
on are shown in uppercase characters, and  
blocks that are turned off are shown in  
lowercase characters.  
• If no memory card is inserted, you can’t  
select song patches (S).  
• When the MICRO BR is shipped from the  
factory, the user patches (U) of each bank  
and the song patches (S) contain the same  
patches as the preset patches (P).  
Press [TR1]–[TR4] to access the parameter  
setting screen for each effect block.  
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fig.Disp-PREAMP-OnOff.eps  
Saving insert effects settings  
(Write)  
Here’s how to assign a name (patch name) to the  
effect settings you’ve edited, and save them as a  
new effect patch.  
6. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to each parameter, and use  
VALUE [-] [+] to edit the value.  
If there are other parameters you want to  
edit, use CURSOR [  
cursor to each parameter, and use VALUE [-  
] [+] to edit the value.  
*
You can’t save an effect patch while you’re recording or  
playing a song.  
] [  
] to move the  
*
If you don’t need to edit the patch name, proceed to step  
5.  
1. Press [EFFECTS].  
7. If you want to edit another effect block,  
The effect screen appears.  
press [EXIT] and then repeat steps 5–7.  
fig.Disp-GT-P01.eps  
If you want to save the current effect settings, refer  
to“Saving insert effects settings (Write)” (p. 63).  
2. If you want to edit the patch name press  
[TR4] (NAM).  
The FX NAME screen appears.  
If you don’t need to edit the patch name,  
Changes you make to the effect settings are  
temporary. If you exit the effect edit screen  
without saving your edited effect patch, the  
indication “**” will appear in the area that  
indicates the bank.  
proceed to step 4.  
fig.Disp-FX-NAME.eps  
Please be aware that your edits will be lost  
if you perform any of the following when  
this “**” indication is shown:  
• Select another effect patch  
• Load/save a song  
3. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
[+] to enter the desired patch name.  
You can use the following functions when  
editing text.  
• Turn off the power  
Button  
Function  
[TR1] (INS) Inserts a space at the cursor location.  
[TR2] (DEL) Deletes the character at the cursor loca-  
tion, and moves the subsequent characters  
toward the left.  
[TR3] (A/a) Switches the character at the cursor loca-  
tion between uppercase and lowercase.  
When the GAIN parameter of the patch is  
raised too much, it hears of distorted sound  
and oscillation sound (howling). At the  
time, you lower the GAIN parameter.  
[TR4] (0!A) Switches the type of character (numeral/  
symbol/letter) at the cursor location.  
4. Press [EXIT].  
Return to the effect screen.  
5. Press [TR3] (WRI).  
The Write screen appears.  
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fig.Disp-WRITE-U01.eps  
Changing ho
effects are u
By default, the insert
(inserted) directly aft
means that you’ll be a
sound processed by t
6. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the patch  
number into which you want to write your  
edited patch.  
7. Press [TR4] (YES).  
However, in some cas
this method of conne
The display will ask “Are you sure?”  
The MICRO BR lets y
where the insert effec
allowing you to use th
ways.  
To change how the in
proceed as follows.  
8. If you are sure you want to write to the  
patch, press [TR4] (EXE). If you decide  
not to erase the song, press [EXIT].  
When writing is completed, you’re returned  
to the effect screen.  
1. Press [EFFECT
2. Press [TR1] (LO
fig.Disp-FX-loc-norm.eps  
3. Use VALUE [-] [
where the inser
connected.  
INPUT <NORMAL>
This lets you monitor
is processed through
you should use this se
fig.03-110  
64  
   
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INPUT <REC DRY>:  
MASTER:  
This lets you monitor the sound that is processed  
through the insert effects, but record the sound  
before it has passed through the insert effects  
(i.e., record the “dry” sound). Use this setting if  
you want to try out various effect settings after  
Use this setting if you want to apply the effect to  
the overall sound, such as when using the effect  
to modify the sound during bounce-recording, or  
using the effect to achieve a special sound.  
fig.03-150  
recording.  
fig.03-120  
TRACK 1  
(PLAY)  
TRACK 1  
(REC)  
TRACK 4  
(PLAY)  
TRACK 1–4, 1&2, 3&4:  
RHYTHM  
This lets you apply the insert effects to the track  
playback audio. Use this setting if you want to try  
out effects after recording the dry sound, or if  
you want to apply the effect only to a specific  
4. Press [EXIT] several times.  
Return to the Play screen.  
track.  
fig.03-130  
TRACK 1  
(PLAY)  
RHYTHM:  
This lets you apply the insert effects to the  
rhythm sound.  
fig.03-140  
RHYTHM  
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Section 3. Using effects  
Insert Effects Algorithm List  
The algorithms (the available effects and their  
connection order) that can be used as the insert  
effects are shown below.  
to use, first select the effect bank that includes  
that algorithm, and then refer to “Effect Patch  
List” (Leaflet) and select a patch that uses the  
desired algorithm.  
The algorithms that can be selected will differ for  
each bank. To select the algorithm that you wish  
• The line or lines connecting the algorithm indicate whether the effect features mono output (single line)  
or stereo output (two lines).  
(Ex.)  
Output: Stereo  
Output: Mono  
=[  
]=[ ]=  
LIM OUT  
–[  
]–[ ]–  
AMP SP  
BANK: GUITAR [COSM GTR AMP]  
This is a multi-effect designed for electric guitar.  
This provides an amp sound using a preamp and  
speaker simulator.  
Preamp  
Speaker Simulator  
Noise Suppressor  
FX  
*
In case of “Phaser,” output will become monaural.  
- Compressor  
- Chorus  
fig.03-170  
- Flanger  
- Phaser  
–[AMP]–[ ]–[NS]–[FX]–[DLY]=  
SP  
- Tremolo/Pan  
Delay  
BANK: MIC [VOCAL MULTI]  
Compressor  
Enhancer  
4Band Equalizer  
Noise Suppressor  
Delay  
This is a multi-effect designed for vocals.  
It provides the basic effects needed for vocals.  
–[  
]–[  
]–[  
CMP ENH EQ]–[NS]  
[
]=  
DLY  
BANK: LINE/EXT  
These effects are for stereo line input or an  
Input  
Compressor  
Mixer  
external mic.  
Limiter  
Output  
=[ ]=[ ]=  
]=[  
]=[  
]=[  
IN CMP MIX LIM OUT  
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Parameter List  
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separate companies from BOSS. Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not  
licensed or authorized BOSS’s MICRO BR. Their marks are used solely to identify the  
equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS’s MICRO BR.  
Attack  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the strength of the attack. Larger values  
will result in a sharper attack, creating a more  
clearly defined sound.  
Chorus  
A sound with a subtly shifted pitch is added to  
the direct sound, making the final output sound  
thicker and broader.  
Level  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the volume.  
*
This effect can be used when the FX “Type” parameter  
is set to “CHORUS.”  
Delay  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
This creates a thicker sound by applying a  
delayed sound to the direct sound.  
This parameter turns the chorus effect on/off.  
Rate  
0 – 100  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
Adjusts the rate of the Chorus effect.  
This parameter turns the delay effect on/off.  
Depth  
0 – 100  
0 – 100  
Type  
Adjusts the depth of the Chorus effect.  
This Parameter selects the type of delay.  
Effect Level  
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.  
Parameter Explanation  
SINGLE  
TAP  
This is a simple delay.  
The delayed sound is panned across the  
left and right channels. This will be ef-  
fective when stereo recording.  
Compressor  
This corrects differences in input to create a  
steadier, more even volume balance. This is used  
to extend the sustain of input sounds and,  
conversely, to shorten sustain and emphasize the  
attack portion of sounds.  
Delay Time  
SINGLE: 1 – 1000 (ms)  
TAP: 1 – 500 (ms)  
This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the  
interval for which sound is delayed).  
Another use of compression is as a “limiter,”  
which prevents distortion by suppressing only  
volume peaks.  
Feedback  
0 – 100  
This parameter adjusts the amount of feedback.  
Changing the amount of feedback causes the  
number of time the delayed sound is repeated to  
change as well.  
*
This effect can be used when the COSM GTR AMP’s  
FX “Type” parameter is set to “COMPRESSOR.”  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
This parameter turns the compressor effect on/  
off.  
Effect Level  
Adjusts the volume of the delay sound.  
0 – 120  
Sustain  
0 – 100  
This adjusts the depth of the effect. Higher  
settings values result in longer sustain times. Set  
this to a lower value when using compression for  
the limiter effect.  
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Lo-Mid Q  
0.5 – 16  
This parameter sets the range of change in gain  
for the frequency set by “Lo-M F.” A larger value  
results in a narrower range of change.  
Enhancer  
By adding sounds which are out-of-phase with  
the direct sound, this effect enhances the  
definition of the sound, and pushes it to the  
forefront.  
High-Mid Gain  
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or  
cut) for the high-midrange equalizer.  
-20 – +20 (dB)  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
This parameter turns the enhancer effect on/off.  
High-Mid Freq  
100 – 10.0k (Hz)  
This parameter sets the central frequency for the  
high-midrange equalizer.  
Sens 0 – 100  
Adjusts the manner in which the enhancer will be  
applied relative to the input signals.  
High-Mid Q  
0.5 – 16  
This parameter sets the range of change in gain  
for the frequency set by “Hi-M F.” A larger value  
results in a narrower range of change.  
Frequency  
1.0 – 10.0 (kHz)  
Adjusts the frequency at which the enhancer  
effect will begin to be applied. The effect will be  
made apparent in the frequencies above the  
frequency set here.  
Hi Gain  
-20 – +20 (dB)  
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or  
cut) for the treble equalizer.  
Mix Level  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound of the  
range set by “Frequency” that is to be mixed with  
the input.  
Level  
-20 – +20 (dB)  
This parameter adjusts the volume after the  
equalizer stage.  
Low Mix Level  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound of the  
lower range that is to be mixed with the input.  
The frequency range in which the effect is  
applied is fixed.  
Flanger  
This produces a flanging effect that gives a sort of  
“twisting” character to the sound.  
*
This effect can be used when the FX “Type” parameter  
is set to “FLANGER.”  
Level  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the volume of the enhanced sound.  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
This parameter turns the flanger effect on/off.  
4-band Equalizer  
Rate 0 – 100  
Determines the rate of the flanging effect.  
A 4-band equalizer.  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
Depth  
0 – 100  
This parameter turns the equalizer effect on/off.  
Determines the depth of the flanging effect.  
Low Gain  
-20 – +20 (dB)  
Manual  
0 – 100  
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or  
cut) for the bass equalizer.  
Adjusts the center frequency at which to apply  
the effect.  
Low-Mid Gain  
This parameter sets the gain (amount of boost or  
cut) for the low-midrange equalizer.  
-20 – +20 (dB)  
Resonance  
0 – 100  
Determines the amount of resonance (feedback).  
Increasing the value will emphasize the effect,  
creating a more unusual sound.  
Low-Mid Freq  
100 – 10.0k (Hz)  
This parameter sets the central frequency for the  
low-midrange equalizer.  
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-80 – +6 (dB)  
Mid Level  
Sets the volume level of the midrange after the  
signal passes through the compressor.  
Input  
This divides the original sound into three  
frequency ranges: low, mid, and high.  
Hi Level  
-80 – +6 (dB)  
Sets the volume level of the upper range after the  
signal passes through the compressor.  
Gain  
-24 – +12 (dB)  
Sets the overall volume level before the signal  
passes through the compressor.  
Noise Suppressor  
Delay Time  
This sets the amount of time by which the source  
input sound is delayed.  
0–10 (ms)  
This effect reduces the noise and hum. Since it  
suppresses the noise in synchronization with the  
envelope of the sound (the way in which the  
sound decays over time), it has very little effect  
on the sound, and does not harm the natural  
character of the sound.  
Split Freq L  
20 – 800 (Hz)  
This sets the frequency (in the lower range) at  
which the source sound is split into three  
separate ranges.  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
This parameter turns the noise suppressor effect  
on/off.  
Split Freq H  
1.6 – 16.0 (kHz)  
This sets the frequency (in the upper range) at  
which the source sound is split into three  
separate ranges.  
Threshold  
0 – 100  
Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the  
volume of the noise. If the noise level is high, a  
higher setting is appropriate. If the noise level is  
low, a lower setting is appropriate. Adjust this  
value until the decay of the sound is as natural as  
possible.  
Limiter  
This suppresses high-level signals to prevent  
distortion.  
On/Off  
Sets the limiter to ON or OFF.  
OFF, ON  
*
High settings for the Threshold parameter may result in  
there being no sound when you play with your  
instruments volume turned down.  
Thres  
-24 – 0 (dB)  
Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal  
from your bass.  
Release  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the time from when the noise suppressor  
begins to function until volume reaches “0.”  
Attack  
0 – 100 (ms)  
This sets the time it takes for the limiter to go into  
effect once the input level exceeds the threshold  
level.  
Output  
This makes settings that affect the overall output.  
Release  
50 – 5000 (ms)  
Level  
-80 – +6 (dB)  
Adjusts the time until when the limiter will turn  
off after the input level falls below the threshold  
level.  
Sets the volume level of the overall sound after  
the signal passes through the limiter.  
Phaser  
Mixer  
By adding varied-phase portions to the direct  
sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing,  
swirling character to the sound.  
Adjusts the volume of each frequency band.  
Lo Level  
-80 – +6 (dB)  
Sets the volume level of the lower range after the  
signal passes through the compressor.  
*
This effect can be used when the FX “Type” parameter  
is set to “PHASER.”  
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On/Off  
OFF, ON  
MS (1, 2, 1+2) The sound of a large tube amp stack that  
was indispensable to the British hard  
rock of the 70’s, and is used to this day  
by many hard rock guitarists.  
This parameter turns the phaser effect on/off.  
Rate  
0 – 100  
A trebly sound created by using input I  
1
This sets the rate of the Phaser effect.  
of the guitar amp.  
Depth  
0 – 100  
2 A mild sound created by using input II  
of the guitar amp.  
Determines the depth of the Phaser effect.  
The sound of connecting inputs I and II  
1 + 2  
of the guitar amp in parallel, creating a  
sound with a stronger low end than I.  
Manual  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the center frequency of the phaser effect.  
SLDN  
A tube amp sound with versatile distor-  
tion, usable in a wide range of styles.  
Resonance  
0 – 100  
Determines the amount of resonance (feedback).  
Increasing the value will emphasize the effect,  
creating a more unusual sound.  
METAL  
The sound of a large tube amp, suitable  
for heavy metal.  
A high gain and powerful metal sound.  
METAL D  
Volume  
0 – 100  
Preamp  
Adjusts the volume and distortion of the amp.  
Adjust the distortion and tone of the guitar  
sound.  
Bass 0 – 100  
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.  
*
When all Bass, Middle and Treble are set to “0,” no  
sound may be produced depending on the “Type”  
setting.  
Middle  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency range.  
*
If you have selected “MATCH” or “VO DRV” as the  
type, the middle control will have no effect.  
On/Off  
Turns the preamp effect on/off.  
OFF, ON  
Treble  
0 – 100  
Type  
Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range.  
This sets the type of the preamp. The distortion  
and tone characteristics of each amp are as shown  
below:  
Presence 0 – 100  
Adjusts the tone for the ultra high frequency  
range.  
JC-120  
The sound of the Roland “JC-120,” a fa-  
vorite of pro musicians around the  
world.  
The sound of a conventional built-in  
tube amp.  
*
If you have selected “MATCH” or “VO DRV” as the  
type, raising presence will cut the high range (the value  
will change from “0” to “-100”).  
CLEAN  
Master  
0 – 100  
CRUNCH  
MATCH  
VO DRV  
BLUES  
Allows you to obtain a crunch effect that  
creates a natural distortion.  
A simulation of the tube amp widely  
used in styles from blues and rock.  
Allows you to obtain the Liverpool  
sound of the 60’s.  
A lead sound with a rich middle ideal  
for Blues.  
Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp.  
Bright  
OFF, ON  
(with JC-120, CLEAN, CRUNCH, BLUES, BG  
LEAD)  
Turns the bright setting on/off.  
BG LEAD  
The sound of a tube amp typical of the  
late ’70s to ’80s, characterized by a dis-  
tinctive mid-range.  
Parameter Explanation  
OFF  
ON  
Bright is not used.  
Bright is switched on to create a lighter  
and crisper tone.  
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Speaker Simulator  
This simulates the characteristics of various types  
of speakers. When the output of the MICRO BR is  
connected directly to a mixer, etc., this can be  
used to create the sound of your favorite speakers  
system.  
microphone is used, and “Off Mic” simulates the  
sound when a condenser microphone is used.  
Mic Set  
CENTER, 1 – 10 (cm)  
This simulates the microphone position.  
“CENTER” simulates the condition that the  
microphone is set in the middle of the speaker  
cone. “1–10 cm” means that the microphone is  
moved away from the center of the speaker cone.  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
This parameter turns the speaker simulator effect  
on/off.  
Mic Level  
Adjusts the volume of the microphone.  
0 – 100  
Type  
Selects the type of speaker that will be simulated  
(See following table).  
“On Mic” simulates the sound when a dynamic  
Dir Level  
Adjust the volume of the direct sound.  
0 – 100  
SP Simulator Cabinet  
Type  
Speaker Unit  
Microphone Comments  
Setting  
SMALL  
MIDDLE  
JC-120  
TWIN  
twin  
MATCH  
match  
VO DRV  
vo drv  
BG STK  
bg stk  
MS STK  
ms stk  
METAL  
Small open-back enclosure 10 inch  
On Mic  
On Mic  
Open-back enclosure  
Open-back enclosure  
Open-back enclosure  
Open-back enclosure  
Open-back enclosure  
Open-back enclosure  
Open-back enclosure  
Open-back enclosure  
Large Sealed enclosure  
Large Sealed enclosure  
Large Sealed enclosure  
Large Sealed enclosure  
Large dual stack  
12 inch  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
12 inch (two units)  
On Mic  
On Mic  
Off Mic  
On Mic  
Off Mic  
On Mic  
Off Mic  
On Mic  
Off Mic  
On Mic  
Off Mic  
Off Mic  
Roland JC-120 Simulation  
A setting suitable for CLEAN  
A setting suitable for CLEAN  
A setting suitable for MATCH  
A setting suitable for MATCH  
A setting suitable for VO DRV  
A setting suitable for VO DRV  
A setting suitable for BG STK  
A setting suitable for BG STK  
A setting suitable for MS  
A setting suitable for MS  
Parameter Explanation  
TRM-TRI: The volume will change cyclically.  
Smooth change will be produced.  
TRM-SQR: The volume will change cyclically. Abrupt  
change will be produced.  
Tremolo/Pan  
Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in  
volume. Pan cyclically moves the stereo position  
between left and right (when stereo output is  
used).  
PAN-TRI:  
The sound will be moved cyclically be-  
tween left and right. Smooth change will  
be produced.  
*
This effect can be used when the FX “Type” parameter  
is set to “TREMOLO/PAN.”  
PAN-SQR: The sound will be moved cyclically be-  
tween left and right. Abrupt change will  
be produced.  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
This parameter turns the tremolo/pan effect on/  
off.  
*
“PAN-TRI” and “PAN-SQR” are obtained with stereo  
recording (using two tracks).  
Mode  
Rate  
0 – 100  
Selects tremolo or pan; also selects how the effect  
is applied  
Adjust the rate at which the effect will operate.  
Depth  
0 – 100  
Adjusts the depth of the effect.  
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Here we will explain how to edit the reverb  
settings (parameters).  
For details on the reverb parameters, refer to  
“Reverb Parameters” (p. 73).  
There are no “patches” for reverb. The reverb  
settings are saved as part of the song data. If you  
want to save the reverb settings in the currently  
selected song, hold down  
and press  
.
1. Press [EFFECTS] several times to make  
the display indicate REVERB screen.  
The screen will indicate REVERB.  
2. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to make the  
screen indicate “Type,” and use VALUE  
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Reverb Parameters  
Adjusting the reverb depth  
for the input source  
Reverberation (or reverb) is the effect caused by  
sound waves decaying in an acoustic space, or a  
digital simulation thereof. This decay occurs  
because sound waves bounce off many walls,  
ceilings, objects, etc. in a very complex way.  
These reflections, coupled with absorption by  
various objects, dissipate the acoustic energy over  
a certain period of time (called the decay time).  
The ear perceives this phenomenon as a  
continuous wash of sound.  
1. Press [INPUT].  
2. Press the [TR1]–[TR4] button for the input  
source whose reverb depth you want to  
adjust.  
3. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to “Rv,” and use VALUE [-] [+] to  
edit the setting.  
fig.Disp-Input-rev.eps  
Type  
This selects the Reverb Type.  
Parameter Explanation  
4. When you’ve finished editing, press  
[EXIT] several times to return to the Play  
screen.  
ROOM:  
Simulates the reverberation in a small  
room.  
HALL:  
Simulates the reverberation in a concert  
hall.  
Adjusting the reverb depth  
for the rhythm  
Time  
0.1 – 10.0 (s)  
This parameter adjusts the duration (time) of the  
reverb.  
1. Press [RHYTHM].  
Tone  
Adjusts the tone.  
-12 – +12 (dB)  
2. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to “Rhy Reverb,” and use VALUE  
Level  
0 – 100  
[-] [+] to edit the setting.  
fig.Disp-Rhy-Reverb.eps  
This adjusts the volume of the reverb sound.  
3. When you’ve finished editing, press  
[EXIT] several times to return to the Play  
screen.  
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Mastering procedure  
Mastering  
1. Press [EXIT] and [UTILITY] several times  
You can apply the “Mastering Tool Kit” to those  
two tracks (or stereo) to optimize the level  
(volume) of your completed song. And you can  
convert mastering data into an audio file (MP3/  
WAV formats).  
to make the display indicate  
.
The MICRO BR is now in Mastering mode.  
fig.Disp-mastering-mode.eps  
2. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to the V-track indication, and use  
VALUE [-] [+] to select the recording-  
destination V-track.  
What is Mastering Tool Kit?  
When creating an audio CD from your  
recorded songs, or recording to a similar  
media, the overall volume needs to be  
restrained, so that even the loudest portions  
of the songs are handled appropriately on  
the CD.  
fig.Disp-master-v-tr.eps  
V-Tracks without data.  
However, this often results in an overall  
lowering of the volume, resulting in a CD  
that lacks excitement and impact.  
With the “Mastering Tool Kit,” however,  
you can smooth out the differences in  
volume that occur over the course of a song,  
while also correcting the balance.  
We recommend mastering with the  
Mastering Tool Kit in the final stage of  
creating songs.  
V-Tracks with recorded data.  
3. Press [EFFECTS].  
The mastering tool kit selection screen  
appears.  
fig.Disp-FX-MT-P01.eps  
4. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
The Mastering Tool Kit features  
[+] to select the patch you want to use.  
Select the desired patch number from the  
preset, user, or song patches.  
10 pre-programmed “Preset Patches” (P01–  
P10)  
• 10 rewritable “User Patches” (U01–U10)  
• 10 “Song Patches,” which are stored  
individually for each song (S01–S10).  
5. Press [EXIT] to return to the mastering  
screen.  
fig.03-020  
6. Press [UTILITY].  
Memory Card  
MICRO BR  
7. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
Song  
Preset  
Patch  
User  
Patch  
[+] to adjust the MasterLevel.  
Adjusts the overall volume. Raise the  
MasterLevel parameter until it is as high as  
you can get it without causing the sound to  
distort.  
Song  
Patch  
fig.Disp-mst-standby.eps  
In Mastering mode, you can’t specify the  
connection location of the insert effect (p. 61).  
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8. Press [EXIT] to return to the mastering  
Button  
Function  
[TR3] (A/a) Switches the character at the cursor loca-  
tion between uppercase/lowercase.  
screen.  
[TR4] (0!A) Switches the type of character (numer-  
al/symbol/alphabetical) at the cursor  
location.  
9. Hold down  
and press  
.
Move to the beginning of the song  
(00:00:00-00.0).  
If you finished naming, press [EXIT].  
15. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] and VALUE [-][+]  
10. Press  
.
to set the Typ parameter to the desired  
type of file.  
You can choose either WAV or MP3 as the  
file type.  
will blink, and the MICRO BR will be  
in recording standby condition.  
fig.Disp-mst-standby.eps  
Range:  
MP3, WAV  
If you choose MP3, the bit rate parameter  
(Rate:) will also be displayed.  
fig.06-020  
11. Press  
.
will lights, and mastering begins.  
Range:  
64, 128, 192 (kbps)  
12. When you finished mastering, press  
16. Press [TR4] (EXE).  
.
The display will ask “********.*** OK?”  
“MP3/WAV Export?” message will appear.  
*
“********.***” stands for the filename and the file  
extension.  
13. If you want to convert, press [TR4] (YES).  
To cancel this operation, press [EXIT].  
17. If you want to convert, press [TR4] (YES).  
To cancel this operation, press [EXIT].  
Press [TR4] (YES), and the track data will be  
converted to MP3 or WAV.  
Press [TR4] (YES), the file type setting screen  
appears.  
fig.06-020  
The converted audio file will be saved in the  
MP3 folder. (p. 97)  
The mastering data has been converted,  
screen.  
14. If you want to edit the exported filename,  
press [TR3] (NAM).  
The file name edit screen appears.  
Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-] [+]  
to enter the desired filename.  
If you don’t need to edit the patch name,  
proceed to step 15.  
You can listen the converted audio file  
in MP3 mode. (p. 90)  
You can use the following functions when  
editing text.  
Button  
Function  
[TR1] (INS) Inserts a space at the cursor location.  
[TR2] (DEL) Deletes the character at the cursor loca-  
tion, and moves the subsequent charac-  
ters toward the left.  
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fig.Disp-PREAMP-OnOff.eps  
Editing the Mastering Tool Kit  
settings  
If you want to create new settings, select the  
existing patch that’s closest to what you have in  
mind, then modify (edit) those settings.  
If you want to save your edited settings, you can  
save them as a user patch or a song patch.  
6. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to the parameter that you want to  
edit, and use VALUE [-] [+] to edit the  
values.  
If there are other parameters that you want  
to edit, use CURSOR [  
1. Press [EXIT] and [UTILITY] several times  
] [  
] to move  
to make the display indicate  
.
the cursor to each parameter, and use  
2. Press [EFFECTS].  
7. If you want to edit another effect block,  
The mastering tool kit selection screen  
press [EXIT] and then repeat steps 5–7.  
appears.  
fig.Disp-mastering.eps  
If you want to save the current effect settings, refer  
to “Saving the mastering tool kit settings (Write)”  
(p. 77).  
3. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
[+] to select a patch.  
Choose a preset, user, or song patch number.  
4. Press [TR2] (EDT).  
The mastering tool kit edit screen appears.  
fig.Disp-MTK-edit.eps  
When it doesn't settle on one screen because  
there are a lot of the effect blocks, the screen  
is switched pressing the CURSOR  
[
][  
] button.  
5. Press the [TR1]–[TR4] button for the  
effect block that you want to edit.  
In the screen shown here, the effect blocks  
are assigned like this: [TR1] (IN), [TR2]  
(CMP), and so forth.  
Of the displayed blocks, blocks that are  
turned on are shown in uppercase, and  
blocks that are turned off are shown in  
lowercase.  
Press one of the [TR1]–[TR4] buttons to  
access the parameter editing screen for the  
corresponding effect block.  
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fig.Disp-WRITE-MT-U01.eps  
Saving the mastering tool kit  
settings (Write)  
Here’s how you can assign a name (patch name)  
to the kit settings you’ve edited, and save them as  
a new patch.  
6. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the write-  
destination patch number.  
7. Press [TR4] (YES).  
*
You can’t save a patch while a song is playing or being  
recorded.  
The display will ask “Are you sure?”  
*
If you don’t need to edit the patch name, proceed to step  
4.  
8. If you are sure you want to write to the  
patch, press [TR4] (YES). If you decide  
not to write the patch, press [EXIT].  
Once the data has been written, you’re  
returned to the mastering tool kit screen.  
1. Press [EFFECTS].  
The mastering tool kit screen appears.  
fig.Disp-FX-MT-P01.eps  
2. If you want to edit the patch name, press  
[TR4] (NAM).  
The FX NAME screen appears.  
fig.Disp-FX-MT-P01.eps  
If you don’t need to edit the patch name,  
proceed to step 4.  
3. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
[+] to enter the desired patch name.  
You can use the following functions when  
editing text.  
Button  
Function  
[TR1] (INS) Inserts a space at the cursor location.  
[TR2] (DEL) Deletes the character at the cursor loca-  
tion, and moves the subsequent charac-  
ters toward the left.  
[TR3] (A/a) Switches the character at the cursor loca-  
tion between uppercase/lowercase.  
[TR4] (0!A) Switches the type of character (numer-  
al/symbol/alphabetical) at the cursor  
location.  
4. Press [EXIT] to return to the mastering  
tool kit screen.  
5. Press [TR3] (WRI).  
The Write screen appears.  
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Mastering Tool Kit  
Algorithm List  
Parameter List  
Compressor  
This compresses the overall output signal when  
the input volume level exceeds a set value.  
BANK: MT  
The Mastering Tool Kit’s algorithms are  
composed from the following effects.  
On/Off  
OFF, ON  
This parameter turns the compressor effect on/  
off.  
=[ ]=[  
]=[  
]=[  
]=[  
]=  
IN CMP MIX LIM OUT  
Lo Threshold  
This sets the volume level at which the lower-  
range compressor goes into effect.  
-24 – 0 dB  
Input  
Compressor  
Mixer  
Limiter  
Output  
Lo Ratio  
1:1.00 – 1:16.0, 1:INF  
This sets the ratio of suppression of the lower-  
range output when the input level exceeds the Lo  
threshold level.  
Lo Attack  
0 – 100 ms  
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range  
compressor to go into effect once the input level  
exceeds the Lo threshold level.  
Lo Release  
50 – 5000 ms  
This sets the time it takes for the lower-range  
compressor effect to stop once the input level  
falls below the Lo threshold level.  
Mid Threshold  
-24 – 0 dB  
This sets the volume level at which the midrange  
compressor goes into effect.  
Mid Ratio  
1:1.00 – 1:16.0, 1:INF  
This sets the ratio of suppression of the midrange  
output when the input level exceeds the Middle  
threshold level.  
Mid Attack  
0 – 100 ms  
This sets the time it takes for the midrange  
compressor to go into effect once the input level  
exceeds the Middle threshold level.  
Mid Release  
50 – 5000 ms  
This sets the time it takes for the midrange  
compressor effect to stop once the input level  
falls below the Middle threshold level.  
Hi Threshold  
-24 – 0 dB  
This sets the volume level at which the upper-  
range compressor goes into effect.  
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Hi Ratio  
1:1.00 – 1:16.0, 1:INF  
This sets the ratio of suppression of the upper-  
range output when the input level exceeds the Hi  
threshold level.  
Limiter  
This suppresses high-level signals to prevent  
distortion.  
Hi Attack  
0 – 100 ms  
On/Off  
Sets the limiter to ON or OFF.  
OFF, ON  
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range  
compressor to go into effect once the input level  
exceeds the Hi threshold level.  
Threshold  
-24 – 0 dB  
Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal  
from your bass.  
Hi Release  
50 – 5000 ms  
This sets the time it takes for the upper-range  
compressor effect to stop once the input level  
falls below the Hi threshold level.  
Attack  
0 – 100 ms  
This sets the time it takes for the limiter to go into  
effect once the input level exceeds the threshold  
level.  
*
With the compressor, the level is automatically adjusted  
to the optimum setting according to the threshold  
(Threshold) and ratio (Ratio) settings. In addition, since  
lengthening the attack (Attack) setting may result in  
distortion, a buffer (margin) of -6 dB is provided. Adjust  
the Mixer level as needed.  
Release  
50 – 5000 ms  
Adjusts the time until when the limiter will turn  
off after the input level falls below the threshold  
level.  
Input  
Mixer  
This divides the original sound into three  
frequency ranges: low, mid, and high.  
Adjusts the volume of each frequency band.  
Lo Level  
-80 – +6 dB  
Gain  
-24 – +12 dB  
Sets the volume level of the lower range after the  
signal passes through the compressor.  
Sets the overall volume level before the signal  
passes through the compressor.  
Mid Level  
-80 – +6 dB  
Dly Time  
0–10 ms  
Sets the volume level of the midrange after the  
signal passes through the compressor.  
This sets the amount of time by which the source  
input sound is delayed.  
Hi Level  
-80 – +6 dB  
SplitL  
20 – 800 Hz  
Sets the volume level of the upper range after the  
signal passes through the compressor.  
This sets the frequency (in the lower range) at  
which the source sound is split into three  
separate ranges.  
Output  
SplitH  
1.6 – 16.0 kHz  
This sets the frequency (in the upper range) at  
which the source sound is split into three  
separate ranges.  
This makes settings that affect the overall output.  
Level  
-80 – +6 dB  
Sets the volume level of the overall sound after  
the signal passes through the limiter.  
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The MICRO BR contains various patterns created  
for use in the introduction, verse, fill, and ending.  
The pattern type is indicated by the letters at the  
end of the pattern name.  
(Ex.)  
• ROCK1-IN (Intro)  
• ROCK1-V1 (Verse 1)  
• ROCK1-F1 (Fill 1)  
• ROCK1-V2 (Verse 2)  
• ROCK1-F2 (Fill 2)  
About rhythm  
The MICRO BR provides a dedicated rhythm  
track in addition to its audio tracks 1–4.  
You can play rhythms as a guide during  
recording, or place internal rhythms in the order  
of your song structure to create your own  
original rhythm.  
• ROCK1-E (Ending)  
About patterns and  
arrangements  
IN (intro)  
A performance pattern for use during an  
introduction.  
Broadly speaking, the MICRO BR’s rhythms  
consist of performance data called “patterns” and  
“arrangements.”  
V (verse) 1, 2  
These are the main performance patterns. 1 is the  
basic pattern, and 2 is a more advanced variation  
of 1.  
What is a pattern?  
If you’re a drummer playing in a band, you will  
normally repeat fixed patterns that are one or two  
measures in length. These are the basic units of  
repetition, and are called “patterns” on the  
MICRO BR.  
F (fill) 1, 2  
These are performance patterns typically inserted  
at transitions between phrases. Choose either 1 or  
2 depending on the pattern that will follow the  
fill.  
E (ending)  
Example of pattern  
A performance pattern used at the end of the  
song.  
Assuming a four-beat rhythm, the  
following performance will be repeated.  
fig.04-onpu  
Snare drum  
Repeat  
Kick drum  
Pattern  
*
You can’t modify a pattern or rewrite its data.  
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What is an arrangement?  
About Pattern mode and  
You could let a certain pattern repeat endlessly  
and practice along with it, just as though you  
were playing along with a metronome. However,  
using just a single pattern from the beginning of  
the song to its end would make the rhythm rather  
boring!  
To give your song greater musical variety, you’ll  
probably want to arrange patterns in order, such  
as: intro chorus break ending.  
Arrangement mode  
The MICRO BR has two modes in which you can  
play rhythms; “Pattern mode” and  
“Arrangement mode.”  
Pattern mode  
In this mode you can play patterns. The selected  
pattern will play repeatedly from the beginning  
of the song to the end. You cannot have patterns  
switch automatically during the song.  
To play a pattern, press [TR2] to enter Pattern  
mode. The display will indicate “PT:” in Pattern  
mode.  
A sequence of patterns that are placed in a  
performance order such as this is called an  
“arrangement.”  
fig.04-010  
Intro  
Verse  
Fill  
Arrangement mode  
Tempo: 120  
Tempo: 110  
Tempo: 130  
In this mode you can play arrangements. The  
patterns in the arrangement will play  
consecutively.  
To play an arrangement, press [TR2] to enter  
Arrangement mode. The display will indicate  
“AR:” in Arrangement mode.  
Preset arrangements (P01–P50)  
The MICRO BR provides fifty “preset  
arrangements” (P01–P50).”  
You can’t modify the preset arrangements or  
rewrite their data.  
Metro 4/4) have a three-measure BREAK (rest)  
following the E (ending), and will then continue  
playing from V1 (verse 1).  
“Preset Arrangement List” (p. 112)  
For each song, you can store up to five  
arrangements.  
For details, refer to “Playing an arrangement” (p.  
87).  
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Changing the drum  
sounds (drum kit)  
Playing a pattern  
Here’s how to select a desired pattern and play it  
repeatedly.  
A drum kit is a collection of rhythm instrument  
1. Press [RHYTHM].  
sounds used to play arrangements and patterns.  
The rhythm screen appears.  
The MICRO BR contains nine different drum kits.  
fig.04-030  
2. Press [TR2] to make the display indicate  
“PT:” (Pattern mode).  
MICRO BR  
Preset Drum Kit 9  
The screen will indicate “PT:”. Each time  
you press the button, the indication will  
Preset Drum Kit 3  
Preset Drum Kit 2  
Preset Drum Kit 1  
alternate between “PT:” and “AR:”.  
fig.Disp-pt-001.eps  
Kick  
Snare  
Closed Hi-hat  
Open Hi-hat  
3. Press [TR1] to turn on the rhythm.  
The “RHYTHM” indication appear, and  
rhythm will be on. Each time you press the  
button, the “RHYTHM” indication will light  
or go dark.  
• The selection of drum kit is stored as part of  
each arrangement.  
• Switching the kit in Pattern mode  
simultaneously switches the kits in  
Arrangement mode.  
4. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the pattern  
that you want to play.  
5. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.  
• Even if you switch kits in a preset  
arrangement selected in Arrangement mode,  
the change is only temporary. If you want to  
save the change, first copy the preset  
arrangement to a song arrangement, then  
switch to the song arrangement to change  
the kit.  
6. Press  
.
The recorder begins its playback, and the  
pattern also starts playing.  
Changing the tempo of the  
pattern  
Here’s how to select a drum kit.  
In the Play screen, you can temporarily change  
the tempo of the pattern.  
1. Press [RHYTHM].  
The rhythm screen appears.  
fig.Disp-pt-001.eps  
1. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to the tempo indication.  
fig.Disp-tempo.eps  
2. Press [TR3] (KIT).  
fig.Disp-PtModeKit-STD1.eps  
2. Use VALUE [-] [+] to adjust the tempo.  
The playback tempo of the pattern will  
change.  
3. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select a drum kit.  
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Specifying the pattern for the  
first measure  
Creating an original  
arrangement  
Here’s how to create an arrangement by placing  
patterns in the desired order from the intro  
through the ending.  
You can create an arrangement of up to 999  
measures in length. After creating an  
arrangement, you can save it as a “song  
arrangement.”  
1. Press [RHYTHM].  
The rhythm screen appears.  
2. Press [TR2] to make the display indicate  
“AR:” (Arrangement mode).  
The display will indicate “AR:”. Each time  
you press the button, the indication will  
alternate between “PT:” and “AR:”.  
fig.Disp-ar-P01.eps  
About Steps  
Actually, creating a song arrangement is  
accomplished by arranging “steps.” A step  
is the data combining a pattern number and  
the measure at which that pattern is to start.  
(Example)  
3. Press [TR1] to turn on the rhythm.  
The “RHYTHM” indication appear, and  
rhythm will be on. Each time you press the  
button, the “RHYTHM” indication will light  
or go dark.  
Section of  
Measure  
Pattern  
Composition Length  
4. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
Intro  
2 Measures  
cursor to the song arrangement number.  
Melody A  
Melody B  
Bridge  
16 Measures Pattern PT:002  
5. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the number of  
the song arrangement (S01–S05) that you  
8 Measures Pattern PT:003  
want to create.  
fig.Disp-ar-S01.eps  
8 Measures Pattern PT:099  
Ending  
2 Measures Pattern PT:006  
When a song is composed using the patterns ar-  
ranged as above, the arrangement will then consist  
of the following sequence of steps.  
*
If you select a preset arrangement number (P01–P50),  
you won’t be able to perform the following steps.  
Step Number Measure  
Number  
Starting Pattern  
PT:001 ROCK1-IN  
PT:002 ROCK1-V1  
PT:003 ROCK1-V2  
PT:028 ROCK5-V2  
PT:006 ROCK-1 E  
PT:327 BREAK  
6. Press [TR4] (EDT).  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
1
3
19  
27  
You’ll be in Song Arrangement Edit mode.  
fig.Disp-ar-S01-edt.eps  
7. Press [TR1] (STP).  
35  
37  
In other words, since even lengthy songs are se-  
quences of these compositional units, or steps,  
these songs can be finished with less steps.  
With the MICRO BR, you can arrange sequences of  
up to 50 steps.  
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8. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
desired order  
[+] to select a pattern number.  
Select the pattern that you want to start  
playing from measure 1.  
If you want to specify a different pattern that will  
play from measure 2 or later, continue with the  
following steps after you’ve performedSpecifying  
the pattern for the first measure” (p. 83).  
fig.Disp-ar-S01-step.eps  
Step  
Pattern Number  
Time  
Signature  
Starting  
Measure  
1. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to the step number.  
2. Use VALUE [-] [+] to increment the step.  
Tempo  
Pattern Name  
You can also use [REW]/[FF] to move the  
current step forward or backward in steps  
of one.  
3. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to the pattern number.  
4. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the pattern  
number that you want to use next.  
5. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] to move the  
cursor to the starting measure.  
6. Use VALUE [-] [+] to specify the measure  
at which you want the selected pattern to  
begin playing.  
• The starting measure for step 1 is always set  
to “001.” This cannot be changed. You  
cannot set a measure in one step that is also  
set in the previous step or earlier.  
• You cannot set any measures beyond the  
starting measure of the subsequent step.  
• When an arrangement is played from within  
the Play screen, the arrangement plays all  
the way to the end, and then the  
performance of the pattern set in the last  
step is repeated.  
• Thus, by setting the preset pattern “P327:  
BREAK” for the last step, you can have a rest  
be played repeatedly, which makes it seem  
as if the performance of the arrangement has  
stopped.  
fig.04-540  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step **  
Step **  
P327  
Intro  
Verse  
Ending  
BREAK  
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Inserting a step  
Here’s how to insert a new step at the current  
Starting measure  
step.  
This specifies the measure at which the  
pattern selected for the current step is to  
fig.04-550  
Insert  
Verse  
begin playing.  
fig.04-520  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Intro  
Verse  
Fill  
Intro  
Verse  
(4 measures)  
(4 measures)  
Starting  
Measure  
001  
005  
009  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Set the starting measure  
to "007" in step 2  
Intro  
Verse  
Verse  
Fill  
Step 1  
Step 2  
1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of “Specifying  
the pattern for the first measure” (p. 83),  
to select the song arrange you want to  
edit.  
Intro  
(6 measures)  
Verse  
(2 measures)  
Starting  
Measure  
001  
007  
009  
005  
Pattern number  
2. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
This specifies the pattern. As shown in the  
following illustration, specify a pattern for  
[+] to select the position (step number) at  
which you want to insert a step.  
each step.  
fig.Disp-ar-ins.eps  
fig.04-530  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Verse  
(1 measure)  
Tempo: 110.0  
Intro (2 measures)  
Tempo: 120.0  
Fill (1 measure)  
Tempo: 110.0  
Starting  
Measure  
001  
003  
004  
3. Press CURSOR  
4. Press [TR1] (INS).  
.
Beat  
This indicates the beat for the pattern  
selected in the current step.  
The display will indicate “Insert!” and the  
selected step will be copied and inserted.  
Tempo  
This sets the tempo at which the pattern  
selected for the current step is to be  
performed.  
Range: 25.0–250.0  
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Erasing a step  
Here’s how to erase the contents of the selected  
step. The erased step will take on the contents of  
You can freely assign a name of up to eight  
characters to each song arrangement.  
the subsequent step.  
fig.Disp-ar-ins.eps  
2. Press [TR2] (NAM).  
The name editing screen appears.  
fig.Disp-AR-s01-NAME.eps  
1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of “Specifying  
the pattern for the first measure” (p. 83),  
to select the song arrange you want to  
edit.  
3. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
[+] to edit the name.  
You can use the following functions when  
editing text.  
2. Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-]  
[+] to select the step number that you  
want to erase.  
fig.04-570  
3. Press CURSOR  
4. Press [TR2] (ERS).  
.
The display will indicate “Erase!” and the  
*
You can’t edit the name of a preset arrangement.  
selected step will be erased.  
*
If only step 1 remains, no further steps can be erased.  
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Playing an arrangement  
Here’s how to select a desired arrangement and  
Copying/erasing an  
arrangement  
play it.  
1. Press [RHYTHM].  
Copying  
The rhythm screen appears.  
If you want to slightly modify a preset arrangement to  
your liking, or if you want to create a variation of an  
existing arrangement, you can copy that arrangement  
to a song arrangement and then edit it freely.  
2. Press [TR2] to make the display indicate  
“AR:” (Arrangement mode).  
The display will indicate “AR:”. Each time  
you press the button, the indication will  
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of “Specifying  
the pattern for the first measure” (p. 83),  
to select the song arrange you want to  
copy.  
alternate between “PT:” and “AR:”.  
fig.Disp-ar-P01.eps  
2. Press [TR3] (CPY).  
3. Press [TR1] to turn on the rhythm.  
Press [TR1] to make the “RHYTHM”  
indication appear. Rhythm will be on. Each  
time you press the button, the “RHYTHM”  
indication will light or go dark.  
3. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the copy-  
destination arrangement number.  
4. Press [TR4] (EXE).  
The message Copy S**S** OK? will appear.  
*
“**” stands for the copy-source and copy-destination  
arrangement number.  
4. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the number of  
the song arrangement (S01–S05) that you  
5. Press [TR4] (YES).  
The arrangement will be copied to the  
destination.  
want to create.  
fig.Disp-ar-S01.eps  
*
You can’t copy to a preset arrangement.  
Erasing  
5. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.  
This operation will erase arranging steps-2 and  
following of the currently selected song arrangement.  
Arranging step-1 will remain without being  
erased, and will be set to “Metro” (metronome).  
6. Press  
.
The recorder begins its playback, and the  
arrangement also starts playing.  
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of “Specifying  
the pattern for the first measure” (p. 83),  
to select the song arrange you want to  
erase.  
*
When the MICRO BR is shipped from the factory, the  
song arrangements (S01–S05) do not contain data. This  
means that even if you select a song arrangement,  
rhythm will not play.  
2. Press [TR4] (ERS).  
Changing the tempo of the  
arrangement  
The message Erase S** OK? will appear.  
*
“**” stands for the arrangement number to be erased.  
You can temporarily change the tempo of the  
arrangement in the same way as described in  
“Changing the tempo of the pattern” (p. 82).  
3. Press [TR4] (YES).  
The arrangement will be erased.  
*
You can’t erase a preset arrangement.  
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Section 5. Using MP3 player  
Files downloaded from music  
What is MP3?  
distribution sites  
MP3 is an audio file format that is commonly  
used in portable audio players and to distribute  
music over the Internet. Compared to  
uncompressed (linear) audio formats such as  
WAV, a much smaller amount of data is  
required.  
These files will have a filename extension of  
“.MP3.” The MICRO BR can record and play back  
stereo MP3 files.  
There are many music distribution sites on the  
Internet, and there are also numerous formats in  
which song files can be downloaded from these  
sites.  
However, MP3 and WAV are the only formats  
that the MICRO BR is able to play back.  
Music files downloaded from iTunes or  
SonicStage are not normally in MP3 format. In  
the case of iTunes, song files are normally  
downloaded from the iTunes Music Store music  
distribution website in AAC format.  
Audio formats supported by  
the MICRO BR  
In the case of SonicStage, song files are normally  
downloaded from the Sony CONNECT music  
store distribution website in ATRAC3 format or  
MP3 format.  
The MICRO BR supports the following audio  
formats.  
MP3 (file extension: .MP3)  
• 44.1 kHz  
If you want to download music files, make sure  
that the format is either MP3 or WAV.  
• 64 kbps – 320 kbps  
WAV (file extension: .WAV)  
• 44.1 kHz  
Handling audio files  
imported from a music CD  
• 8 bit or 16 bit  
• Mono or Stereo  
• linear  
If you have audio files on your computer that  
were imported and converted from a CD, and  
want to hear them on the MICRO BR, you must  
make sure that the converted files are in the MP3  
audio format.  
Audio formats not supported  
by the MICRO BR  
• AIFF  
• WMA  
• AAC  
This unit, in combination with an amplifier and  
headphones or speakers, may be capable of pro-  
ducing 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 un-  
comfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or  
ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop  
using the unit, and consult an audiologist.  
• ATRAC  
• Ogg Vorbis, etc.  
The MICRO BR cannot use files other than MP3  
or WAV files.  
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Section 5. Using MP3 player  
Copyright  
About the License  
Agreement  
• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale,  
lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the  
like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical  
composition, video, broadcast, public performance,  
or the like) whose copyright is held by a third  
party is prohibited by law.  
• You can connect the MICRO BR to your computer  
via USB, and import audio files (WAV or MP3  
format) for use in your music production or for  
practicing your instrument. This capability is  
provided because this device is designed for the  
purpose of music production, and does not place  
restrictions on the recording of works that do not  
infringe copyrights belonging to other parties  
(such as original works). This is because the unit is  
intended solely for musical production, and is  
designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as  
it is used to record works (such as your own  
compositions) that do not infringe on the  
copyrights of others.  
This capability is provided because the MICRO  
BR is designed to allow you to create music  
works (such as your own compositions) that do  
not infringe the rights of other copyright holders.  
Audio material whose copyright is the property  
of a third party, such as audio files obtained via  
the Internet, may not be duplicated without  
permission from the copyright holder except for  
purposes of personal enjoyment, and any such  
infringement may be punished as a violation of  
copyright law.  
Consult a copyright specialist or special  
publications for more detailed information on  
obtaining such permission from copyright  
holders.  
Regarding MP3 mode  
• Do not use this unit for purposes that could  
infringe on a copyright held by a third party.  
Roland and BOSS assume no responsibility  
whatsoever with regard to any infringements of  
third-party copyrights arising through your use of  
this unit.  
In addition to operating as a multi-track recorder,  
the MICRO BR can be switched to “MP3 mode”  
and used as an MP3 or WAV file player.  
In MP3 mode you can perform the following  
operations.  
• Save and play back up to 999 songs.  
• Use the Repeat function to play songs repeatedly.  
• Use the Phrase Trainer function with MP3 format  
files to practice songs effectively.  
The Time Stretch function lets you change the  
playback speed of the song.  
The Center Cancel function lets you eliminate  
sounds that are localized at the center of the  
sound field, so you can use the song for  
“minus-one” practicing.  
• Sounds from the audio input can be recorded in  
MP3/WAV formats.  
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Switching to MP3  
Mode  
The file numbers are displayed in order of  
the file name (alphabetical).  
Press [MP3/TRAINER] to enter MP3 mode; the  
display will indicate  
(the MP3 screen).  
fig.****  
Playing the MP3/WAV file  
1. Press [MP3/TRAINER].  
Switches to MP3 mode; the display will  
indicate  
(the MP3 screen).  
2. Use CURSOR [  
][ ] to move the  
cursor to the file number, and use VALUE  
[-][+] to select the number of the MP3/  
WAV file you want to play.  
3. Press  
.
The file begins playing.  
When the current audio file finishes playing,  
the next file will start playing.  
You can use the following operations when  
during playback.  
Action  
Operation  
Fast-forward  
Rewind  
The MP3/WAV file will fast-forward  
while you hold down  
.
The MP3/WAV file will rewind  
while you hold down  
.
Move to the  
beginning of the  
current file  
Hold down  
and press  
.
Move to the  
preceding file  
Press [+] when the cursor on the file  
number.  
Move to the next Press [-] when the cursor on the file  
file  
number.  
4. Press  
.
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Playing back repeatedly  
(Repeat)  
The “repeat” function lets you play back a  
specified region repeatedly.  
fig.01-570  
Repeat  
Time  
Repeat start point (A)  
Repeat end point (B)  
1. Press [MP3/TRAINER].  
Switches to MP3 mode; the display will  
indicate  
(the MP3 screen).  
2. Use CURSOR [  
][ ] to move the  
cursor to the file number, and use VALUE  
[-][+] to select the number of the MP3/  
WAV file you want to play.  
3. Press [A  
B] at the point where you  
want to begin repeating (point A).  
Register the starting point (A) of the region  
you want to repeat.  
will blink, and that location will be  
registered as the starting point (A) of the  
repeated region.  
4. Press [A  
B] at the point where you  
want to stop repeating (point B).  
The MP3 screen will appear. That location  
will be registered as the ending point (B) of  
the repeated region, and  
lit.  
and  
will  
fig.****  
5. Press  
.
The file begins playing.  
6. If you want to cancel the repeat, press  
[A B] once again.  
The repeat settings will be cancelled, and the  
and will be lit.  
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half-speed, and a setting of 25% at quarter-  
speed. The play speed doubles if the  
parameter is set to 200%.  
Practicing along with  
an MP3/WAV file  
(Phrase Trainer)  
If Time Stretch parameter is set excluding  
100%, the audio quality of the playback will  
be less. This is not a malfunction. Please set  
the parameter to 100% when listening to the  
MP3/WAV file at a usual speed.  
MP3 mode includes a “Phrase Trainer” function  
that provides an effective way for you to practice  
a song. You can also change (Time Stretch) the  
playback to aid in practicing difficult phrases or  
remove the guitar solo sound (Center Cancel) to  
play along with only the backing instruments as a  
practice aid.  
Changing the playback  
speed (Time Stretch)  
The Time Stretch function allows you to change  
the speed of playback without changing the pitch.  
1. Press [MP3/TRAINER] to MP3 mode.  
The MP3 player screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-mp3-mode.eps  
2. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the file number, and use VALUE  
[-][+] to select the file number that you  
want to play.  
3. Press  
.
The file begins playing.  
4. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the playback speed indication,  
and use VALUE [-][+] to specify the  
playback speed.  
The guitar etc. are connected, and it is  
possible to play while listening the MP3/  
WAV file.  
fig.Disp-mp3-mode2.eps  
Range: 25–200%  
A setting of 100% (initial value) will play the  
song at its original speed, a setting of 50% at  
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8. To emphasize the bass sound, press  
Canceling the center sound  
(Center Cancel)  
CURSOR [  
] to select “Low Boost,”  
and use VALUE [-][+] to adjust the value  
so that the bass sound is more easily  
heard.  
The Center Cancel function allows you to remove  
the central sound of the playback (e.g., vocals or  
guitar solos). This is helpful if you want to  
practice playing along with the backing  
instruments.  
fig.Disp-CENTER-ADJ.eps  
Range:  
0–12  
1. Press [MP3/TRAINER] to MP3 mode.  
The MP3 player screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-mp3-mode.eps  
2. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the file number, and use VALUE  
[-][+] to select the file number that you  
want to play.  
3. Press  
.
The file begins playing.  
4. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to make the  
display indicate “CENTER CANCEL.”  
5. Press [TR1] to turn on the Center Cancel  
function.  
Sounds that are heard from the center (such  
as vocals and guitar solos) will be  
eliminated.  
The guitar etc. are connected, and it is  
possible to play while listening the MP3/  
WAV file.  
Each time you press [TR1], the setting will  
alternate between “ON” and “OFF”.  
6. Press [TR4] (EDT).  
The CenterAdjst screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-CENTER-ADJ.eps  
7. Use VALUE [-][+] to adjust the value of  
the sound that you want to remove to  
decrease its volume.  
Range:  
L10–C00–R10  
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Recording MP3 or  
Here’s how you can record the sound from the  
inputs directly as MP3 or WAV format data.  
About the file name  
The file name will be assigned as follows  
when the MP3/WAV file is saved.  
(Ex.)  
BR_01.MP3  
:
BR_99.MP3  
1. Press [MP3/TRAINER] to MP3 mode.  
Switch to MP3 mode as described in  
“Switching to MP3 Mode” (p. 90).  
The file name will be the input source name  
plus a sequential number and the extension  
.MP3 (or .WAV).  
If you want to specify a file name press  
[TR4] (NAM) in step 3.  
2. Press  
.
The Type parameter will appear. You are  
now in recording-standby mode.  
fig.Disp-CENTER-ADJ.eps  
The file name setting screen appears.  
fig.Disp-CENTER-ADJ.eps  
3. Use VALUE [-] [+] to select the Type  
parameter (recording format) you want to  
use.  
If an identically named file already exists,  
the display will ask “Overwrite?”  
Type  
Explanation  
MP3 64 kbps  
The audio quality will be lower, but  
you can record in MP3 format for  
an extended length of time with a  
smaller amount of data.  
4. Press  
.
MP3 128 kbps  
MP3 192 kbps  
This is the normal audio quality in  
MP3 format.  
Recording will begin.  
fig.Disp-CENTER-ADJ.eps  
The amount of data will be larger,  
but there will be minimal loss of au-  
dio quality in MP3 format.  
WAV  
Record in WAV format.  
5. Press [STOP].  
Recording stops. The recorded data is saved  
in the MP3 folder.  
• When recording in the WAVE format, 44.1  
kHz, 16-bit recordings are produced. This  
setting cannot be changed.  
Recording time  
• As for both MP3 and WAV format, the  
sound is recorded with the stereo.  
Memory MP3  
Card  
Capacity  
WAV  
64 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps  
32 MB  
65 min  
32 min  
21 min  
43 min  
88 min  
177 min  
355 min  
2 min  
64 MB  
131 min 65 min  
265 min 132 min  
531 min 265 min  
1065 min 532 min  
5 min  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
12 min  
24 min  
48 min  
94 min  
2081 min 1040 min 693 min  
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Erasing an MP3/WAV  
file  
You can erase an MP3 file that was saved in the  
MP3 folder.  
Viewing MP3/WAV  
You can view information about the currently selected  
MP3 (or WAV) file.  
1. Press [MP3/TRAINER] to MP3 mode.  
Switch to MP3 mode as described in  
“Switching to MP3 Mode” (p. 90)  
1. Press [MP3/TRAINER] to MP3 mode.  
Switch to MP3 mode as described in  
“Switching to MP3 Mode” (p. 90).  
2. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
2. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] to move the  
cursor to the file number, and use VALUE  
[-][+] to select the file whose information  
you want to view.  
cursor to the file number, and use VALUE  
[-][+] to select the file number that you  
want to erase.  
3. Press [UTILITY].  
The MP3 UTILITY screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-util-song2.eps  
3. Press [UTILITY].  
The MP3 UTILITY screen will appear.  
fig.Disp-util-song2.eps  
4. Press [TR1] (SNG), and then press [TR3]  
4. Press [TR1] (SNG), and then press [TR3]  
(INF).  
(ERS).  
The MP3/WAV INFO screen will appear.  
The display will ask “Ers?”  
fig.Disp-ERS.eps  
fig.Disp-util-song2.eps  
5. Press CURSOR [  
].  
5. Press [TR4] (YES).  
Information about the MP3/WAV file will  
The display will ask “Are you sure?”  
be displayed.  
fig.Disp-ERS.eps  
6. If you are sure you want to erase the MP3/  
WAV file, press [TR4] (EXE). If you decide  
not to erase the MP3/WAV file, press  
[EXIT] (or [UTILITY]).  
7. Press [UTILITY] or [EXIT] several times to  
6. Press [UTILITY] or [EXIT] several times to  
return to the Play screen.  
return to the Play screen.  
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Compatible OS  
Before Using USB  
(Overview)  
Windows  
Windows Me / 2000 / XP  
Macintosh  
How USB Can Be Used  
Mac OS 9.1.x / 9.2.x  
Mac OS X  
The MICRO BR is equipped with a USB port for  
connecting the MICRO BR directly to computers,  
allowing you to carry out the following  
operations.  
Driver  
The MICRO BR uses a standard DRIVER that is  
found on OS. The DRIVER will be installed  
automatically once connected with Computer via  
USB.  
• Transfer MP3/WAV files  
MP3/WAV files created on your computer  
or on the MICRO BR can be transferred in  
either direction.  
• Back up  
Connecting to your computer  
MICRO BR song data can be saved on your  
computer.  
• Recover  
Use the USB cable to connect the MICRO BR to  
your computer.  
Song data saved on your computer can be  
sent back to the MICRO BR.  
The end of the USB cable that is connected to the  
MICRO BR has a “mini type B” USB connector.  
If you purchase a cable from a computer shop, be  
sure that you are getting the correct shape and  
type of connector.  
Realtime audio signals and MIDI messages  
cannot be handled via the MICRO BR’s USB  
connector.  
* Purchase USB cables at computer stores or other  
retailers.  
fig.05-040  
To USB connector  
of your computer  
What is USB?  
USB, short for “Universal Serial Bus,” is a  
type of interface for connecting computers  
with a variety of peripheral devices. Using  
USB allows you to connect different  
peripherals using a single USB cable, and  
also provides rapid data transmission.  
What’s more, you can connect and  
USB cable  
(mini B type)  
disconnect peripherals with the power on,  
and the computer can automatically  
recognize when devices are connected (you  
may need to make settings when  
connecting certain devices).  
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Composition of Data on  
Memory Cards  
Checking the folders and files  
saved on a memory card  
The folders and files created are as shown below.  
When you connect the MICRO BR via USB to  
your computer, a MICRO_BR icon will appear on  
your computer.  
fig.05-010  
Root folder  
MP3 folder  
*
With certain versions of Windows OS, the “Removable  
disk (?:)” icon may be displayed.  
123MUSIC.MP3  
fig.05-020  
AMAZING.MP3  
BIGDANCE.MP3  
(Ex.) Windows XP  
HELLO.WAV  
MP3/WAV files  
ROLAND folder  
MICRO_BR (F:)  
MP3 Folder  
This is the folder in which you will place the MP3  
or WAV files used in MP3 mode.  
MICRO_BR  
If you place MP3/WAV files from your computer  
in this folder, you’ll be able to play them back on  
the MICRO BR. MP3/WAV files you’ve created  
on the MICRO BR can also be taken from this  
folder into your computer.  
(Ex.) Windows 2000  
(Ex.) Macintosh  
Removable Disk (?:)  
ROLAND Folder  
MICRO_BR  
The song data and various settings used by the  
MICRO BR are saved in this folder.  
Copy this folder if you want to back up song data  
or use a song that was created on the BR-900CD  
or BR-600.  
When you double-click the “MICRO_BR” icon  
(or the “Removable disk (?:)” icon), the “MP3”  
folder and the “ROLAND” folder is displayed.  
MP3 files and WAV files must be saved in the  
MP3 folder.  
Files and folders inside the  
ROLAND folder  
• The files and folders inside the ROLAND  
folder contain important data regarding  
song playback and the MICRO BR’s system.  
• If you delete or modify the files inside the  
ROLAND folder, the system may stop  
working correctly.  
• If you wish to backup or recover your songs,  
you must copy the entire ROLAND folder.  
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Notes on Using USB  
Do not perform any of the following actions  
while the MICRO BR is connected via USB.  
These operations may result in your computer  
not responding to the data.  
Data on memory cards may also be corrupted.  
Do not:  
• The MICRO BR does not support long  
filenames. Such filenames will not be  
displayed correctly. Assign filenames of no  
more than eight characters, not including the  
filename extension.  
(ex.)  
• Disconnect the USB cable  
• Eject the memory card  
• Put the computer in suspended (standby) mode or  
hibernation, restart, or quit  
• Turn off the MICRO BR’s power  
123MUSIC.MP3 (eight characters)  
HELLO.WAV (five characters)  
• The MICRO BR does not support filenames  
containing double-byte characters (e.g.,  
Japanese).  
When Using Windows XP/  
2000  
Regarding the backed-up  
data  
If using Windows XP/2000, log on to  
Windows as one of the following users:  
• Administrator or other user with the  
privileges of the Administrators group  
• A user whose account type is Computer  
Administrator  
The following types of song data are backed up.  
• Recorded data  
• Mixer status (level, pan etc.)  
• Insert effects song patches  
• Mastering Tool Kit song patches  
• Rhythm Arrangements  
Note that you will not be able to properly  
quit the USB connection if the user name is  
not one of those described above.  
• Loop Effects  
• Utility (except for LCD contrast, PowerSave and  
AutPowOff parameters)  
• Input Sns parameter  
• MP3 mode  
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Copying an MP3/WAV file  
from your computer to the  
MICRO BR  
The audio file will be copied from your  
computer.  
With Windows  
Transferring MP3/WAV files  
*
You must perform the following procedure with the  
recorder stopped.  
1. Use a USB cable to connect the MICRO  
BR to your computer.  
2. When you’ve finished copying, break the  
USB connection as described in  
“Breaking the connection with your  
computer” (p. 104).  
When communication with your computer  
begins, the MICRO BR will display a  
message of “USB connecting..” Then when  
the computer has detected the connection,  
the MICRO BR will display a message of  
“USB Idling...”  
Filenames and song order  
MP3/WAV files on the MICRO BR will  
play back in the order of their filename  
(numerical or alphabetical order).  
If you want to change the playback order,  
you can edit the file names so that they are  
in numerical or alphabetical order.  
(Ex.)  
Filename  
song order  
123MUSIC.MP3  
AMAZING.MP3  
BIGDANCE.MP3  
HELLO.WAV  
:
1
2
3
4
:
The “MICRO_BR” (or “Removable disk  
(?:)”) icon is added to the computer.  
fig.05-060  
(Ex.)  
MICRO_BR  
Removable Disk (?:)  
Copying an MP3/WAV file  
from the MICRO BR to your  
computer  
2. Inside My Computer, double-click the  
MICRO_BR icon (or the “Removable Disk  
(?:)” icon).  
1. Double-click the MP3 folder in the MICRO  
The root folder (p. 97) of the MICRO BR  
(memory card) will be displayed.  
BR.  
The audio files saved in the MP3 folder will  
be displayed.  
3. Transfer audio files using the following  
procedure.  
audio files to the desired folder on your  
computer.  
3. When you’ve finished copying, break the  
USB connection as described in  
“Breaking the connection with your  
computer” (p. 104).  
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Backing up  
Backing up and recovering  
MICRO BR song data  
MICRO BR song data can be saved on your  
computer.  
1. Use a USB cable to connect the MICRO  
BR to your computer.  
1. Drag the “ROLAND” folder to the  
folder.  
When communication with your computer  
begins, the MICRO BR will display a  
message of “USB connecting..” Then when  
the computer has detected the connection,  
the MICRO BR will display a message of  
“USB Idling...”  
It’s a good idea to create a new folder as  
your backup folder.  
2. When you have finished backing up the  
data, Quit the connection to the computer  
(p. 104).  
Recovering  
Song data saved on your computer can be sent  
back to the MICRO BR.  
1. Erase the MICRO BR’s “ROLAND” folder.  
The “MICRO_BR” (or “Removable disk  
(?:)”) icon is added to the computer.  
If you delete the MICRO BR’s ROLAND  
folder, all song data saved on the MICRO  
BR will be deleted.  
fig.05-060  
(Ex.)  
MICRO_BR  
2. Drag the computer’s “ROLAND” folder to  
the “MICRO_BR” icon (or the “Removable  
disk (?:)” icon) and drop it there.  
Removable Disk (?:)  
2. Inside My Computer, double-click the  
MICRO_BR icon (or the “Removable Disk  
(?:)” icon).  
3. When you have finished restoring the  
data, Quit the connection to the computer  
(p. 104).  
The root folder (p. 97) of the MICRO BR  
(memory card) will be displayed.  
Files and folders inside the  
ROLAND folder  
3. Transfer MICRO BR’s song data using the  
following procedure.  
• The files and folders inside the ROLAND  
folder contain important data regarding  
song playback and the MICRO BR’s system.  
• If you delete or modify the files inside the  
ROLAND folder, the system may stop  
working correctly.  
• If you wish to backup or recover your songs,  
you must copy the entire ROLAND folder.  
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With Windows 2000/Me  
1. In My Computer, right-click on the  
“MICRO_BR” icon (or “Removable disk  
(?:)” icon) to “Eject” the disk.  
Breaking the connection with  
your computer  
With Windows XP  
In My Computer, right-click on the  
“MICRO_BR” icon (or “Removable disk (?:)”  
icon) to “Eject” the disk.  
2. Click the  
icon in the task tray, then  
click the “Stop USB Disk–drive (?:)”  
message displayed there.  
* If this procedure fails to eject the disk, use the  
procedure below.  
fig.05-080  
1. Close the all windows in your computer.  
2. Click the  
icon in the task tray.  
fig.05-080  
Task Tray  
3. Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove  
Hardware” dialog box that appears.  
When you have finished USB connecting,  
the message “OK to disconnect” will appear.  
Task Bar  
Task Tray  
3. Click the “Stop USB Disk–drive (?:)”  
message displayed there.  
4. Click [OK] in the “Safe To Remove  
Hardware” dialog box that appears.  
When you have finished USB connecting,  
the message “OK to disconnect” will appear.  
In this state you may safely disconnect the  
USB cable from the MICRO BR and from  
your computer.  
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the  
MICRO BR and your computer.  
After a time, the Play screen will reappear.  
In this state you may safely disconnect the  
USB cable from the MICRO BR and from  
your computer.  
5. Disconnect the USB cable from the  
MICRO BR and your computer.  
After a time, the Play screen will reappear.  
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Copying an MP3/WAV file  
from your computer to the  
MICRO BR  
The audio file will be copied from your  
computer.  
With Macintosh  
Transferring MP3/WAV files  
*
You must perform the following procedure with the  
recorder stopped.  
1. Use a USB cable to connect the MICRO  
BR to your computer.  
2. When you’ve finished copying, break the  
USB connection as described in  
“Breaking the connection with your  
computer” (p. 104).  
When communication with your computer  
begins, the MICRO BR will display a  
message of “USB connecting..” Then when  
the computer has detected the connection,  
the MICRO BR will display a message of  
“USB Idling...”  
Filenames and song order  
MP3/WAV files on the MICRO BR will  
play back in the order of their filename  
(numerical or alphabetical order).  
If you want to change the playback order,  
you can edit the file names so that they are  
in numerical or alphabetical order.  
(Ex.)  
Filename  
song order  
123MUSIC.MP3  
AMAZING.MP3  
BIGDANCE.MP3  
HELLO.WAV  
:
1
2
3
4
:
The “MICRO_BR” icon is added to the  
computer.  
fig.05-060  
(Ex.)  
Copying an MP3/WAV file  
from the MICRO BR to your  
computer  
MICRO_BR  
2. Double-click the “MICRO_BR” icon in  
your computer.  
1. Double-click the MP3 folder in the MICRO  
BR.  
The root folder (p. 97) of the MICRO BR  
(memory card) will be displayed.  
The audio files saved in the MP3 folder will  
be displayed.  
3. Transfer audio files using the following  
audio files to the desired folder on your  
computer.  
procedure.  
3. When you’ve finished copying, break the  
USB connection as described in  
“Breaking the connection with your  
computer” (p. 104).  
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Backing up  
Backing up and recovering  
MICRO BR song data  
MICRO BR song data can be saved on your  
computer.  
1. Use a USB cable to connect the MICRO  
BR to your computer.  
1. Drag the “ROLAND” folder to the  
folder.  
When communication with your computer  
begins, the MICRO BR will display a  
message of “USB connecting..” Then when  
the computer has detected the connection,  
the MICRO BR will display a message of  
“USB Idling...”  
It’s a good idea to create a new folder as  
your backup folder.  
2. When you have finished backing up the  
data, Quit the connection to the computer  
(p. 104).  
Recovering  
Song data saved on your computer can be sent  
back to the MICRO BR.  
1. Erase the MICRO BR’s “ROLAND” folder.  
The “MICRO_BR” icon is added to the  
computer.  
If you delete the MICRO BR’s ROLAND  
folder, all song data saved on the MICRO  
fig.05-060  
(Ex.)  
2. Drag the computer’s “ROLAND” folder to  
the “MICRO_BR” icon and drop it there.  
3. When you have finished restoring the  
data, Quit the connection to the computer  
(p. 104).  
MICRO_BR  
2. Double-click the “MICRO_BR” icon in  
your computer.  
The root folder (p. 97) of the MICRO BR  
(memory card) will be displayed.  
Files and folders inside the  
ROLAND folder  
• The files and folders inside the ROLAND  
folder contain important data regarding  
song playback and the MICRO BR’s system.  
• If you delete or modify the files inside the  
ROLAND folder, the system may stop  
working correctly.  
3. Transfer MICRO BR’s song data using the  
following procedure.  
• If you wish to backup or recover your songs,  
you must copy the entire ROLAND folder.  
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Breaking the connection with  
your computer  
1. Close the all windows in your computer.  
2. Drag the “MICRO_BR” icon into the trash.  
When you have finished USB connecting,  
the message “You may disconnect...” will  
appear.  
In this state you may safely disconnect the  
USB cable from the MICRO BR and from  
your computer.  
3. Disconnect the USB cable from the  
MICRO BR and your computer.  
After a time, the Play screen will reappear.  
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Other Convenient Functions  
Adjusting the Display  
Contrast  
Tuning an Instrument  
(Tuner)  
Depending on where the MICRO BR is situated,  
the display contents may be difficult to read. If  
this is the case, perform the procedure given  
below to adjust the contrast (1 to 20).  
The MICRO BR has a built-in “chromatic tuner  
function” that allows you to tune your  
instrument quickly.  
The built-in tuner supports both guitar and bass  
guitar.  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
As an example here, we will explain how to use  
the tuner to tune your guitar.  
2. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] several times  
to access the LCD Contrast screen.  
*
It is not possible to play back or record while using the  
tuner.  
fig.06-020  
Check the following points before you  
begin.  
3. Use VALUE [-][+] to adjust the value.  
• Your guitar is connected to the GUITAR IN jack.  
• “GTR” is selected as the input source.  
• The Sns parameter is at the highest value possible  
without causing the OVER icon to light (p. 14).  
4. If you decide the contrast, press [EXIT]  
(or [UTILITY]).  
If you press and hold [UTILITY] while  
turning the TIME/VALUE dial, you will be  
able to change the contrast in real time.  
Choose the method that best suits the  
MICRO BR’s setup.  
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5. While viewing the tuning guide, adjust the  
tuning so that is positioned midway  
Tuning  
between the two sides.  
If the pitch of the string is within +/-50 cents  
of the correct pitch, the tuning guide will  
indicate the discrepancy between the actual  
and the correct pitches.  
If you do not want to output the tuning  
sounds, either turn down the VOLUME  
dial.  
Your instrument is tuned above the  
displayed note  
1. Hold down [EFFECTS] and press  
fig.06-020  
[UTILITY].  
fig.06-020  
Your instrument is tuned the displayed  
When the built-in tuner of the MICRO BR is  
used, the reference pitch is shown in the  
upper of the display, and the note name in  
the right. The lower part will display a  
tuning guide to indicate the difference  
between the input sound and the displayed  
note.  
note  
fig.06-020  
Your instrument is tuned below the  
displayed note  
*
You cannot switch from the Tuner screen to other  
screens (except the Play screen).  
fig.06-020  
2. Setting the reference pitch.  
You can set the reference pitch of the tuner  
to any value between 435 and 445 Hz.  
6. Repeat steps 3–5 to tune each of the  
*
This was set to 440 Hz when the unit was shipped from  
the factory.  
strings.  
3. Play a note using the string you are  
tuning.  
The screen will indicate the note name that is  
closest to the pitch of the string you played.  
*
Cleanly play a single note only on the string you wish to  
tune.  
4. Continue tuning until the pitch name of  
the string you are tuning appears in the  
display.  
Normal tuning  
7. When you finished tuning, press [EXIT].  
String 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st  
Guitar  
Bass  
B
E
A
B
D
E
G
A
B
D
E
G
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6. If you want to edit the export filename,  
press [TR3] (NAM).  
Converting between  
track data and audio  
files  
You can convert track data into an audio file  
(MP3/WAV formats), or use an audio file as  
track data.  
The filename edit screen appears.  
Use CURSOR [  
] [  
] and VALUE [-] [+]  
to enter the desired patch name.  
If you don’t need to edit the patch name,  
proceed to step 8.  
You can use the following functions when  
editing text.  
Button  
Function  
Converting track data to an  
audio file (Track Export)  
[TR1] (INS) Inserts a space at the cursor location.  
[TR2] (DEL) Deletes the character at the cursor loca-  
tion, and moves the subsequent characters  
toward the left.  
Here's how track data recorded on a track can be  
converted to an audio file (MP3/WAV formats).  
[TR3] (A/a) Switches the character at the cursor loca-  
tion between uppercase/lowercase.  
[TR4] (0!A) Switches the type of character (numeral/  
symbol/alphabetical) at the cursor loca-  
tion.  
You can exporting files are following  
MP3 format  
If you finished naming, press [EXIT].  
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz  
• 8 bit or 16 bit  
][  
] and VALUE [-][+]  
to set the Typ parameter to the desired  
type of file.  
WAV format  
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz  
• 96, 128, 192 kbps  
You can choose either WAV or MP3 as the  
file type.  
Range:  
MP3, WAV  
1. Make sure that you're in normal mode (p.  
42), and press [UTILITY].  
If you choose MP3, the bit rate parameter  
(Rate:) will also be displayed.  
fig.06-020  
If you're in MP3 mode, press [MP3/  
TRAINER] to switch to Normal mode, and  
then press [UTILITY].  
2. Press [TR2] (TRK).  
Range:  
64, 128, 192 (kbps)  
3. Press CURSOR [  
].  
8. Press [TR4] (EXE)  
4. Press [TR2] (EXP).  
The display will ask “********.*** OK?”  
The export setting screen appears.  
*
“********.***” stands for the filename and the file  
extension.  
fig.06-020  
9. If you want to convert, press [TR4] (YES).  
To cancel this operation, press [EXIT].  
Press [TR4] (YES), and the track data will be  
converted to MP3 or WAV.  
5. Press [TR4] (NEXT).  
The file type setting screen appears.  
The converted audio file will be saved in the  
MP3 folder. (p. 97)  
fig.06-020  
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About the file name  
Converting audio files to  
track data (Track Import)  
Files created using the Track Export  
procedure are named as follows.  
Here's how track data recorded on a track can be  
converted to an audio file (MP3/WAV formats).  
(Ex.)  
T1_V1_01.MP3  
T34V8_99.WAV  
Wave data in the following formats can be  
imported. You cannot import wave data in  
other formats.  
The file name will be the source track and  
V-track number plus a sequential number  
and the extension .MP3 (or .WAV).  
WAV format  
• Mono or Stereo  
• 8-bit or 16-bit  
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz  
• Linear format  
If an identically named file already exists,  
the display will ask “Overwrite?”  
MP3 format  
• Bit rate: 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320  
kbps or VBR  
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz  
• Add the extension “MP3” to imported MP3  
WAV files.  
• Extremely short waveform data (less than  
approximately 1 sec) cannot be loaded.  
1. Make sure that you're in normal mode (p.  
42), and press [UTILITY].  
If you're in MP3 mode, press [MP3/  
TRAINER] to switch to Normal mode, and  
then press [UTILITY].  
2. Press [TR2] (TRK).  
3. Press CURSOR [  
4. Press [TR1] (IMP).  
5. Use CURSOR [  
].  
][  
] and VALUE [-]  
[+] to select the audio file you want to  
convert to track data.  
fig.06-020  
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6. Press [TR4] (NEXT).  
The Import to setting screen appears.  
Using plug-in powered  
microphone  
fig.06-020  
You can connect a plug-in powered microphone  
to the LINE IN/MIC jack.  
7. Use CURSOR [  
][  
] and VALUE [-]  
plug-in powered microphone.  
[+] to specify the import-destination  
track.  
1. Connect the plug-in powered microphone  
Choose the track on which the audio data  
will be recorded.  
Range:  
to the LINE IN/MIC jack.  
2. Turn the power on as described in  
TR1-V1–V8, TR2-V1–V8,...,  
TR34V1–V8  
“Turning the power on” (p. 24).  
3. Press [UTILITY].  
8. Press [TR1] (TIM) or [TR2] (MEA).  
Specify the location within the specified  
track into which the data will be imported.  
Press [TR1] (TIM) if you want to specify the  
location by time, or press [TR2] (MEA) if you  
want to specify the location by measure.  
4. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] several times  
to access the PlugInPower screen.  
fig.06-020  
9. Specify the time or measure at which you  
want to import the data, and press [TR4]  
(EXE).  
5. Use VALUE [+] to turn value on.  
If you want to turn value off, press [-].  
The display will ask “Import OK?”  
6. Press [UTILITY] (or [EXIT]) to return to the  
10. If you want to convert, press [TR4] (YES),  
to cancel, press [EXIT].  
Play screen.  
When [TR4] (YES) is pressed, the audio data  
will convert to track data.  
• A voltage of approximately 2.5V can be  
supplied from the LINE IN/MIC jack.  
Unlike phantom power, this cannot supply  
48V.  
• If PlugInPower is turned ON, you must  
connect only a condenser mic that is  
compatible with plug-in power. Connecting  
any other device may damage that device.  
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Initializing All the  
Initializing the Memory  
Card  
The following settings are initialized together at  
one time.  
• System Settings  
• Effects (User Patches)  
• Be aware that when initialized, any existing  
data on the card will be erased.  
1. Turn the power off as described in  
• If you initialize the memory card supplied  
with the MICRO BR, the demo songs on the  
card will be lost.  
• Before you insert or remove a memory card,  
always turn off the MICRO BR first. If a  
memory card is inserted when the power is  
turned on, the data in the memory card may  
be destroyed, or the memory card may  
become unusable.  
• Depending on the capacity of the memory  
card, initializing may take more than ten  
minutes to complete. This is not a malfunction.  
The progress of the initializing is shown in the  
display. Do not turn off the MICRO BR until  
the initializing has been completed.  
“Turning the power off” (p. 24).  
2. Hold down [UTILITY] and press [POWER].  
The display will ask “Factory Reset?”  
3. Press [TR4] (YES).  
The display will ask “Are you sure?”  
4. To continue the initialization, press [TR4]  
(YES), to cancel, press [EXIT].  
When [TR4] (YES) is pressed, initialization  
begins.  
• Do not remove the memory card or turn off  
the MICRO BR while the display shows “Keep  
power on!” Doing so can destroy the data on  
the memory card and/or render the memory  
card itself unusable.  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
2. Press [TR4] (INI).  
The display will ask “Card Initialize?”  
fig.06-020  
3. If you want to initialize the memory card,  
press [TR4] (YES), to cancel, press [EXIT].  
The display will ask “Are you sure?”  
4. If you want to initialize the memory card,  
press [TR4] (YES), to cancel, press [EXIT].  
When [TR4] (YES) is pressed, initialization  
begins. When the initializing has been  
completed, “Completed!” appears in the  
display. “Keep power on! Song creating..”  
then appears in the display, and a new song  
(the data type is HiFi (MT2)) is automatically  
created. When creation of the song is finished,  
the display returns to the Play screen.  
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Saving Battery Power  
(Power Save)  
If a certain length of time has passed without any  
buttons being operated, the MICRO BR will dim  
the display brightness to reduce the current  
consumption.  
Powering-off  
automatically (Auto  
Power Off)  
The Auto Power Off function automatically turns  
off the power if the buttons or VOLUME dial  
have not been operated for a certain length of  
time.  
Perform the procedure given below to activate  
the power save function.  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
1. Press [UTILITY].  
2. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] several times  
2. Press CURSOR [  
][  
] several times  
to access the AutPowOff screen.  
to access the PowerSave screen.  
fig.06-020  
fig.06-020  
3. Use VALUE [-][+] to set the value.  
Set the time until the Auto Power Off  
function is activated.  
3. Use VALUE [-][+] to set the value.  
Set the time until the Power Save function is  
activated.  
Range:  
5 min, 10 min, 30 min, OFF  
Range:  
10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min,  
10 min, OFF  
*
If you set this OFF, the Auto Power Off function will  
not operate.  
*
If you set this OFF, the Power Save function will not  
operate.  
4. Press [UTILITY] (or [EXIT]) to return to the  
Play screen.  
4. Press [UTILITY] (or [EXIT]) to return to the  
Play screen.  
When you use an AC adaptor, the Power  
Save function will not operate.  
Deactivating the power save  
function  
Press any of the panel buttons, brightness of the  
display returns to the origin.  
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Arrangement / Pattern List  
Preset Arrangement List  
Each of the preset Arrangement (except Metro4/4) is set so that a three-measure BREAK, followed by  
V1 (verse) comes after the E (ending).  
No. Arrangement Initial Beat  
Starting measure  
F1 V2 F2  
BREAK  
V1  
19  
Drum Kit  
ROOM  
ROOM  
ROOM  
ROOM  
ROOM  
STD 2  
ROOM  
HARD  
ROOM  
ROOM  
ROOM  
HARD  
HARD  
HARD  
ROOM  
ROOM  
ROOM  
STD1  
IN  
V1  
V2 END  
10 16  
Name  
Tempo  
130  
130  
118  
118  
104  
86  
P01 ROCK1  
P02 ROCK2  
P03 ROCK3  
P04 ROCK4  
P05 ROCK5  
P06 ROCK6  
P07 HdRck1  
P08 HdRck2  
P09 HdRck3  
P10 HdRck4  
P11 HdRck5  
P12 HEAVY1  
P13 HEAVY2  
P14 HEAVY3  
P15 HEAVY4  
P16 HEAVY5  
P17 POP1  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
5
5
2
5
3
5
4
2
5
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
2
2
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
5
2
-
4
5
6
8
8
9
8
6
7
7
9
9
8
12  
13  
15  
15  
15  
22  
15  
23  
15  
15  
12  
25  
21  
21  
21  
15  
13  
13  
13  
13  
13  
13  
14  
21  
15  
12  
13  
25  
23  
15  
15  
13  
15  
25  
15  
13  
15  
25  
25  
12  
22  
23  
12  
13  
13  
12  
22  
15  
12  
-
9
11  
11  
13  
13  
18  
13  
19  
13  
12  
10  
21  
19  
19  
19  
13  
11  
11  
11  
11  
11  
11  
12  
17  
13  
10  
10  
21  
19  
13  
13  
11  
13  
21  
13  
11  
13  
21  
21  
10  
18  
19  
10  
11  
11  
10  
18  
13  
10  
-
17  
17  
19  
17  
24  
18  
25  
20  
18  
13  
29  
23  
24  
24  
16  
17  
15  
15  
17  
15  
15  
16  
24  
18  
14  
16  
29  
26  
17  
18  
18  
18  
26  
19  
15  
17  
30  
29  
15  
23  
25  
13  
15  
14  
14  
24  
19  
14  
-
20  
20  
22  
20  
27  
21  
28  
23  
21  
16  
32  
26  
27  
27  
19  
20  
18  
18  
20  
18  
18  
19  
27  
21  
17  
19  
32  
29  
20  
21  
21  
21  
29  
22  
18  
20  
33  
32  
18  
26  
28  
16  
18  
17  
17  
27  
22  
17  
-
10  
12  
12  
17  
12  
18  
12  
11  
9
10  
9
130  
98  
10  
8
11  
9
8
6
126  
120  
118  
210  
120  
120  
162  
109  
118  
118  
118  
118  
140  
96  
7
5
11  
9
13  
11  
11  
11  
9
19  
17  
17  
17  
12  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
11  
16  
12  
9
9
9
8
6
7
P18 POP2  
6
7
P19 POP3  
6
7
ROOM  
ROOM  
ROOM  
STD 1  
P20 POP4  
6
7
P21 POP5  
6
7
P22 POP6  
6
7
P23 POP7  
66  
7
8
STD 2  
P24 POP8  
151  
70  
8
9
STD 1  
P25 BALLAD1  
P26 BALLAD2  
P27 BLUES1  
P28 BLUES2  
P29 BLUES3  
P30 BLUES4  
P31 R&B1  
8
9
ROOM  
STD 2  
89  
5
6
124  
192  
124  
148  
110  
154  
108  
96  
5
6
9
STD 2  
12  
10  
8
13  
11  
9
20  
18  
12  
12  
10  
12  
20  
12  
9
11  
20  
20  
9
17  
18  
8
10  
10  
9
STD 1  
STD 2  
STD 1  
8
9
STD 1  
P32 R&B2  
6
8
7
9
STD 1  
P33 R&B3  
STD 2  
P34 R&B4  
12  
8
13  
9
STD 1  
P35 R&B5  
94  
STD 1  
P36 JAZZ1  
P37 JAZZ2  
P38 JAZZ3  
P39 FUSION1  
P40 FUSION2  
P41 HipHop1  
P42 HipHop2  
P43 FUNK  
P44 HOUSE  
P45 Cntry1  
P46 Cntry2  
P47 Other1  
P48 Other2  
P49 Other3  
P50 Metro4/4  
140  
140  
140  
120  
118  
93  
102  
110  
114  
118  
118  
96  
5
7
7
9
JAZZ  
JAZZ  
12  
12  
5
13  
13  
6
JAZZ  
STD2  
ROOM  
HIP-HOP  
808  
9
10  
11  
6
10  
4
HIP-HOP  
HOUSE  
JAZZ  
6
7
6
7
5
6
JAZZ  
9
10  
9
17  
11  
9
REGGAE  
STD 2  
118  
125  
120  
7
5
6
-
ROOM  
STD 1  
-
-
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Preset Pattern List  
Pattern Name  
(Abbreviation shown in display) Tempo  
Initial  
Beat  
Measure  
IN  
V1  
F1  
V2  
F2  
E
ROCK1  
130  
130  
118  
118  
104  
86  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
4/4  
-
1
2
2
4
4
1
4
2
4
3
1
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
1
1
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
1
-
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
-
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
-
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
-
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
-
4
4
2
4
2
2
3
2
5
3
1
4
2
3
3
1
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
3
5
3
1
4
2
2
5
4
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
4
2
-
ROCK2  
ROCK3  
ROCK4  
ROCK5  
ROCK6  
Hard Rock 1(HdRc1)  
Hard Rock 1(HdRc2)  
Hard Rock 1(HdRc3)  
Hard Rock 1(HdRc4)  
Hard Rock 1(HdRc5)  
HEAVY1 (HEVY1)  
HEAVY2 (HEVY2)  
HEAVY3 (HEVY3)  
HEAVY4 (HEVY4)  
HEAVY5 (HEVY5)  
POP1  
130  
98  
126  
120  
118  
210  
120  
120  
162  
109  
118  
118  
118  
118  
140  
96  
POP2  
POP3  
POP4  
POP5  
POP6  
POP7  
66  
POP8  
151  
70  
BALLAD1 (BALD1)  
BALLAD2 (BALD2)  
BLUES1 (BLUS1)  
BLUES2 (BLUS2)  
BLUES3 (BLUS3)  
BLUES4 (BLUS4)  
R&B1  
89  
124  
192  
124  
148  
110  
154  
108  
96  
R&B2  
R&B3  
R&B4  
R&B5  
94  
JAZZ1  
140  
140  
140  
120  
118  
93  
JAZZ2  
JAZZ3  
FUSION1 (FUSN1)  
FUSION2 (FUSN2)  
HipHop1 (H.Hp1)  
HipHop2 (H.Hp2)  
FUNK  
102  
110  
114  
118  
118  
96  
HOUSE  
Cntry1 (Cnty1)  
Cntry2 (Cnty2)  
OTHER1 (Othr1)  
OTHER2 (Othr1)  
OTHER3 (Othr1)  
Metro  
118  
125  
-
BREAK  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
113  
   
Parameter List  
Parameter List  
(*1) Stored in the Song. (If you want to save the settings as the currently selected song data, hold down  
and press  
.)  
(*2) Stored in the MICRO BR.  
(*3) Not Stored.  
Mixer Parameter  
Parameter Name (*1) Display  
Initial Value  
Valid Settings  
Input Select  
Input Sens  
-
GTR  
0
0
0
0
15  
5
0
0
100  
C00  
0
(Normal)  
100  
GTR, MIC, LIN, EXT  
-12 – +8  
-16 – +8  
-6 – +8  
-15 – +9  
0–100  
0–100  
0–100  
0–100  
0–120  
L50–C00–R50  
0–100  
(Normal), BOUNCE, MASTERING (*3)  
0–120  
Sns (GTR)  
Sns (MIC)  
Sns (LIN)  
Sns (EXT)  
Rv (GTR)  
Rv (MIC)  
Rv (LIN)  
Rv (EXT)  
Track Level  
Track Pan  
Track Reverb  
-
Input Reverb  
Track Level  
Track Pan  
Track Reverb  
Recording Mode  
Master Level  
MasterLevel  
Insert Effects  
Parameter Name (*1) Display  
Initial Value  
Valid Settings  
Location  
Location  
INPUT<NORMAL> INPUT<NORMAL>, INPUT<REC DRY>,  
TRACK 1–4, 1/2, 3/4, RHYTHM, MASTER  
Reverb  
Parameter Name (*1) Display  
Initial Value  
Valid Settings  
ROOM, HALL  
0.1–10.0 s  
-12–0–+12  
0–100  
Reverb Type  
Reverb Time  
Tone  
Type  
Rev Time  
Tone  
HALL  
2.0 s  
0
Level  
Level  
50  
Recorder Parameter  
Parameter Name (*1) Display  
Initial Value  
Valid Settings  
Recording Track  
V-Track  
Rec Track  
V-TRACK  
Track 1  
1
Track 1–4, 1/2, 3/4  
1–8  
Auto Punch On/Off  
Auto Punch In/Out  
Repeat  
-
-
-
-
OFF  
OFF, ON (A.PUNCH indicator appear)  
Any time  
-
-
-
OFF, ON (  
indicator appear)  
Repeat Start/End  
Any time  
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Song Parameter  
Parameter Name (*1) Display  
Initial Value  
SONG0000  
HiFi (MT2)  
OFF  
Valid Settings  
8 characters  
HiFi (MT2), STD (LV1), LONG (LV2)  
OFF, ON  
Song Name  
Data Type  
-
Type  
-
Song Protect  
Phrase Trainer  
Parameter Name (*3) Display  
Initial Value  
100%  
Valid Settings  
25%–200%  
Time Stretch  
-
Center Cancel  
CENTER  
CANCEL  
OFF  
OFF, ON (*3)  
Center cancel Adjust CenterAdjst  
C00  
0
L10–L01, C00, R01–R10  
0–20  
Center cancel Low  
Boost  
Low Boost  
System Parameter  
Parameter Name (*2) Display  
Initial Value  
Valid Settings  
1–17  
OFF, ON  
10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min,  
10 min, OFF  
LCD Contrast  
Plug-in Power  
Power Save  
LCD Contrast 12  
PlugInPower OFF  
PowerSave  
30 sec  
Auto Power Off  
Remain Information  
AutPowOff  
Remain Info  
10 min  
OFF  
5 min, 10 min, 30 min, OFF  
OFF, ON  
Tuner Reference Pitch TUNER  
Rhythm Parameter  
Parameter Name (*2) Display  
440  
435–445 (Hz)  
Initial Value  
OFF  
PT  
Valid Settings  
OFF, ON  
PT, AR  
Rhythm On / Off  
Rhythm Mode  
-
-
Pattern Mode  
Arrangement Mode  
Pattern Name 001  
Arrangement P01  
Name  
001–327  
P01–P50, S01–S05  
Arrangement Parameter  
Parameter Name (*1) Display  
Initial Value  
Valid Settings  
Step  
current setting 01  
01–50  
Tempo  
current setting  
25.0–250.0  
120.0  
Starting Measure  
Pattern  
current setting 001  
current setting 001  
001–999  
001–327  
Drum Kit  
Drum Kit  
STD1  
STD1, STD2, ROOM, HARD, JAZZ,  
HIP-HOP, HOUSE, REGGAE, 808  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If the MICRO BR does not function as you expect,  
please check the following points before  
played.  
• Are the audio formats supported by the  
MICRO BR? (p. 88)  
Does the MICRO BR supported the  
WAV file?  
If this does not resolve the problem, contact a  
nearby Roland service center or your dealer.  
Cannot display  
• Is the power of the MICRO BR turned on?  
See “Turning the power on” (p. 24).  
• Are the batteries inserted?  
Cannot play an MP3/WAV  
file  
• Are the audio formats supported by the  
• Are the batteries low or dead? (when you  
use the batteries)  
• Is the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; sold  
separately) properly connected?  
MICRO BR? (p. 88)  
Does the MICRO BR supported the  
sampling frequency and bit rate of MP3/  
WAV file?  
Never use any AC adaptor other than one  
specified for use with the MICRO BR.  
• Is a hold switch turned on?  
• Does the MP3/WAV file exist in the MP3  
folder?  
The volume level of the  
instrument connected to  
GUITAR IN jack or LINE IN/  
MIC jacks is too low  
Cannot operate  
• Is a hold switch turned on?  
• Is The MICRO BR connected to your  
computer via USB?  
• Could you be using a connection cable that  
contains a resistor?  
• Is a song protected?  
• Is a memory card inserted?  
• Is a memory card locked?  
Use a connection cable that does not contain  
a resistor.  
• Did you adjust the each Sns parameters  
(GTR, MIC, LIN or EXT)? (p. 39)  
For best results, adjust the sensitivity as high  
indication to appear in the display when the  
input source is producing its loudest  
volume. If the OVER indication appears,  
decrease the Sns setting.  
• Did you adjust the INPUT LEVEL dial? (p.  
39)  
• Did you adjust the volume of the connected  
equipment?  
Cannot be heard  
• Is the power of the MICRO BR and of the  
connected equipment turned on?  
• Are the audio cables connected correctly?  
• Are any audio cables broken?  
• Has the volume of the connected amp or  
mixer been lowered?  
• Has the OUTPUT LEVEL dial of the MICRO  
BR been lowered?  
• Is a memory card inserted?  
• Has the wrong card been inserted?  
You can use commercially available SD  
Memory cards for the MICRO BR; see the  
“About Memory Cards” (included).  
• Are you attempting to play back a short  
phrase of less than 1.0 seconds?  
• When the microphone that requires the  
plug-in power is connected to the LINE IN/  
MIC jack, is the power supplied to the  
microphone? (p. 109)  
Phrases of 1.0 seconds or less cannot be  
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If the input sensitivity is too high, the  
recorded sound will be distorted. If it is too  
low, the input sound will be buried in noise.  
Adjust the Sns parameter so that the level  
meter moves as much as possible without  
causing the OVER indicator to light.  
• Is the data type or MP3 bit rate low?  
heard  
• Has the track level parameter been lowered?  
(p. 33)  
• Is the V-Track setting for a different V-  
Track? (p. 40)  
Choose this if you don’t have much space on  
the memory card. However, The sound  
contains noise or distortion.  
• Are the track output levels appropriate?  
If you hear noise or distortion after bouncing  
tracks, the output level of the tracks was too  
high.  
• Is a mic with high output impedance  
connected directly to the MICRO BR?  
The MICRO BR is designed with a wide  
margin of headroom. When the input source  
parameter sets to EXT, since the LINE IN/  
MIC jack is low impedance inputs, the  
recording level may be too low, depending  
on the response of some mics. In such cases,  
connect the mic via a mic preamp to the  
LINE IN/MIC jack on the MICRO BR before  
recording.  
The input source cannot be  
heard  
• Did you adjust the each Sns parameters  
(GTR, MIC, LIN or EXT)? (p. 39)  
For best results, adjust the sensitivity as high  
indication to appear in the display when the  
input source is producing its loudest  
volume. If the OVER indication appears,  
decrease the Sns setting.  
• Did you adjust the INPUT LEVEL dial? (p.  
39)  
• Has input source parameter turned off? (The  
input status indication appear in lowercase)  
• When the microphone that requires the  
plug-in power is connected to the LINE IN/  
MIC jack, is the power supplied to the  
microphone?  
Problems with the Memory  
Card  
Cannot record  
• Is a song protected?  
• Is a memory card inserted?  
• Is a memory card locked?  
“Unsupported Card!” is displayed  
• Is the memory card fully and securely  
inserted?  
• Do you have a compatible (SD memory  
card) memory card inserted in the MICRO  
BR?  
You can use commercially available SD  
“About Memory Cards” (included).  
• Does the memory card have insufficient  
remaining capacity?  
• Has the wrong card been inserted?  
You can use commercially available SD  
Memory cards for the MICRO BR; see the  
“About Memory Cards” (included).  
• Has the mode (Normal mode, Bounce mode  
or Mastering mode) been selected correctly?  
• Has the Phrase Trainer function been turned  
on?  
Memory card data was damaged  
If memory card data has been damaged, the  
following causes are possible. Please initialize the  
card once again (p. 110).  
• Was the power turned off while the recorder  
was operating?  
• Was a strong physical shock applied to the  
memory card?  
The recorded sound contains  
noise or distortion  
• Is the input sensitivity set appropriately?  
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• Did turn power off while the MICRO BR is  
connected via USB.  
• Did disconnect the USB cable while the  
MICRO BR is connected via USB.  
• Could the power have been turned off while  
the memory card was being accessed?  
• Was a strong physical shock applied to the  
MICRO BR when you use the batteries?  
The power might cut because the contact of  
the batteries come off when the strong  
physical shock applied to the MICRO BR.  
• Was the card initialized on a PC or digital  
camera?  
Problems with USB  
Idling screen not displayed or Icon  
not displayed on your PC  
• Is the USB cable properly connected?  
• Is the power of your PC turned on?  
• Is your computer's operating system  
compatible with the MICRO BR?  
- Windows: Windows Me/2000/XP  
- Macintosh: Mac OS 9.1.x / 9.2.x or OS X  
• Is the memory card fully and securely  
inserted?  
• Do you have a compatible (SD memory  
card) memory card inserted in the MICRO  
BR?  
You can use commercially available SD  
Memory cards for the MICRO BR; see the  
“About Memory Cards” (included).  
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Error Message  
Error Message  
If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an  
operation could not be executed, the display will  
indicate an error message.  
OFF (p. 21).  
Card Read Error!  
Cause:  
Memory card data cannot be  
loaded correctly.  
Refer to this list and take the appropriate action.  
Solution 1:  
Turn off the MICRO BR, properly  
insert the memory card, then turn  
the MICRO BR back on.  
Cannot Edit! This is a Preset  
Cause:  
Preset Rhythm Arrangement is  
selected; you cannot edit this data.  
Copy to the song rhythm  
Solution 2:  
Initialize the card (p. 110).  
Solution:  
*
If the same message appears after you have taken the  
above steps, it is possible that the memory card is  
malfunctioning.  
arrangement and then edit that.  
Cannot Erase!  
Cause:  
No further steps can be erase.  
Card Write Error!  
Cause:  
Solution:  
If only step 1 remains, no further  
steps can be erased.  
An error occurred while writing  
data to the memory card.  
The memory card must be  
initialized (p. 110). Also, the song  
data you had been attempting to  
save will be lost.  
Cannot Insert!  
Solution:  
Cause:  
No further steps can be insert.  
Solution:  
You can arrange sequences of up to 50  
steps.  
Data Too Short!  
Cannot Undo!  
Cause:  
You have attempted to import a  
Cause:  
You have tried to operate the  
MP3/WAV file shorter than one  
second.  
Make sure the MP3/WAV file to be  
loaded is at least one second in  
length.  
undo function though there was  
no history of edit operations.  
Cannot use the undo function.  
Solution:  
Solution:  
Cannot Program! Rhythm Off.  
Cause:  
The Rhythm is switched off, so  
you cannot program it.  
mode or Pattern mode.  
Drive Busy!  
Cause:  
If this message appears after you  
Solution:  
have been using the memory card  
with the MICRO BR, the data on  
the card has become fragmented,  
causing delays in reading and  
writing data.  
Or, you could be using memory  
card with a slow processing  
speed.  
Card Full!  
Cause:  
It is not possible to record or copy  
due to small memory capacity.  
Perform the Song Optimize  
operation (p. 59).  
Back up the data you need to your  
computer (p. 100) (p. 103), and  
delete unneeded data.  
Solution1:  
Solution2:  
*
In cases of unfavorable disc access conditions, such as  
when track editing, punch-in/out recording, etc. is used  
to connect phrases (musical data) of several seconds.  
Card Locked!  
Solution 1:  
Reduce the number of tracks that  
are played back simultaneously.  
Use track bouncing etc. to combine  
tracks, or erase data from tracks  
which you do not need to playback,  
Cause:  
You are attempting to write data  
to a memory card that has locked.  
Turn off the MICRO BR, eject the  
memory card, then Lock switch to  
Solution 1:  
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and then try the playback again.  
Reduce the number of tracks that  
are being recorded simultaneously.  
Reduce the Data Type (STD (LV1)  
or LONG (LV2)), and then try  
creating the song again.  
No Data!  
Solution 2:  
Solution 3:  
Cause:  
The track data you are trying to  
export was not found.  
Select the track where track data  
exists.  
Solution:  
No File!  
Cause:  
Event Full!  
Cause:  
The file you are trying to import  
with MP3/WAV import was not  
found.  
Have the file you want to import  
ready in the MP3 folder.  
The MICRO BR has used up all  
the events that can be handled by  
one song.  
Perform the Song Optimize  
operation (p. 59).  
Solution:  
Solution:  
No Song!  
Cause:  
There are no songs on the  
memory card.  
What is an event?  
Solution:  
Cause:  
Create a new song (p. 38).  
folder, or the necessary data is not  
present.  
Restore the data backed up on the  
computer to the MICRO BR. In this  
case, restore each “ROLAND”  
folder to the MICRO BR (p. 100) (p.  
103).  
The smallest unit of memory used by the  
MICRO BR to store recorded results on a  
memory card is the event. A newly created  
song provides approximately 2,000 events  
per song.  
For each track, one recording pass uses two  
events. Operations such as punch-in/out or  
track copy also use up events.  
Solution:  
The number of events that are used up will  
fluctuate in a complex way.  
Power Down!  
Cause:  
Internal power source voltage is  
below than guaranteed workable  
range.  
Even if there is capacity remaining on the  
memory card, further recording or track  
editing will not be possible if all of the  
events are used up. In such cases, an error  
message such as “Event Full” will appear.  
Solution:  
In case of using PSA adaptor:  
itself might be malfunctioning.  
Please contact Roland Service or  
Roland authorized dealers.  
In case of using batteries:  
Please replace with new batteries  
(p. 20).  
No Card!  
Cause:  
You have tried to operate the  
recorder, or access the memory  
while the memory card (SD  
memory card) is not inserted, or is  
not inserted properly.  
Protected!  
Cause:  
You are attempting to write data  
to a song that has protection  
switched on.  
To write data to the song, switch  
Protect to OFF (p. 60).  
Cause:  
The memory card has been  
removed after selection of data on  
that memory card.  
Solution:  
Solution:  
Turn off the MICRO BR, properly  
insert the memory card, then turn  
the MICRO BR back on.  
Stop Recorder!  
Cause:  
The operation you attempted  
cannot be done while the recorder  
is running (playing or recording).  
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Solution:  
Press [STOP] to stop playback or  
recording.  
Too Many Songs!  
Cause:  
You are attempting to create more  
that 100 songs.  
Solution:  
Erase unneeded songs (p. 58).  
Unformatted!  
Cause:  
or use the format of the inserted  
memory card.  
Solution 1:  
Solution 2:  
Turn off the MICRO BR, properly  
insert the memory card, then turn  
the MICRO BR back on.  
Initialize the card (p. 110).  
Unsupported Card!  
Cause:  
The memory card (SD memory  
card) inserted is not compatible  
with the MICRO BR.  
Solution:  
Use a memory card compatible  
with the MICRO BR (see “About  
Memory Cards”).  
Unsupported Format!  
Cause 1:  
The MICRO BR cannot recognize  
or use the format of the inserted  
memory card.  
Solution 1:  
Insert a memory card initialized for  
use with the MICRO BR (p. 110).  
You have attempted to load an  
incompatible MP3 or WAV file to  
the MICRO BR.  
Cause 2:  
Solution 2:  
Check the format of the MP3 or  
WAV.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
MICRO BR: Digital Recorder  
Recording Time (conversion in one  
track)  
Tracks  
Memory  
Card  
Data type  
Track: 4  
HiFi (MT2) STD (LV1) LONG (LV2)  
V-Track: 32 (8 V-Tracks per each Track)  
Capacity  
*
Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up  
to 4 tracks can be played back simultaneously.  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
15 min.  
31 min.  
64 min.  
128 min.  
257 min.  
502 min.  
18 min.  
38 min.  
76 min.  
154 min.  
309 min.  
604 min.  
23 min.  
47 min.  
96 min.  
192 min.  
386 min.  
755 min.  
Useful Capacity  
SD memory card: 32 M–1 G bytes  
Data Type  
HiFi (MT2)  
*
The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times  
may be slightly shorter depending on the number of  
songs that were created.  
STANDARD (LV1)  
LONG (LV2)  
*
The above number is the total for all the tracks that are  
used. If each of the four tracks contain an equal amount  
of data, the length of the resulting song will be  
approximately 1/4 of the above.  
Audio Data Type (MP3 Mode)  
MP3 (192 kbps, 44.1 kHz)  
MP3 (128 kbps, 44.1 kHz)  
MP3 (64 kbps, 44.1 kHz)  
WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit)  
*
The memory capacity (recording time) decreases when  
the MP3 file etc. exist in the memory.  
*
The MICRO BR can play the MP3 in bit rate range of  
64 kbps–320 kbps.  
Recording Time (conversion in MP3  
mode, Stereo)  
Signal Processing  
Memory MP3  
Card  
WAV  
AD Conversion:  
64 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps  
24 bit+AF method (GUITAR IN, onboard mic)  
Capacity  
24 bit (LINE IN/MIC)  
DA Conversion: 24 bit  
32 MB  
65 min  
32 min  
21 min  
43 min  
88 min  
177 min  
355 min  
2 min  
64 MB  
131 min 65 min  
265 min 132 min  
531 min 265 min  
1065 min 532 min  
5 min  
*
AF method (Adaptive Focus method)  
Adaptive Focus is a unique Roland/BOSS technology  
that allows the signal noise (S/N) ratios of AD and DA  
converters to be vastly improved.  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
12 min  
24 min  
48 min  
94 min  
2081 min 1040 min 693 min  
Sample Rate  
*
The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times  
may be slightly shorter depending on the number of  
MP3/WAV files that were created.  
44.1 kHz  
Frequency Response  
*
The memory capacity (recording time) decreases when  
the track data (Song) exist in the memory.  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
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Nominal Input Level  
GUITAR IN jack: -20 dBu  
Current Draw  
9 V/140 mA (when you use the PSA series)  
3 V/320 mA (when you use the dry  
batteries)  
LINE IN/MIC jack: -10 dBu (LINE)  
LINE IN/MIC jack: -40 dBu (EXT MIC)  
*
May vary according to usage conditions, batteries used,  
and type of SD memory card used.  
Input Impedance  
GUITAR IN jack: 1 MΩ  
961  
• Expected battery life under continuous use:  
Alkaline dry cell batteries Approximately 6 hours  
(with power save function)  
LINE IN/MIC jack  
LINE: 16 kΩ  
EXT MIC, Plug-in Power=OFF: 18 kΩ  
EXT MIC, Plug-in Power=ON: 2.2 kΩ  
Dimensions  
136.0 (W) x 81.5 (D) x 21.5 (H) mm  
5-3/8 (W) x 3-1/4 (D) x 7/8 (H) inches  
Nominal Output Level  
PHONES/LINE OUT jack: -10 dBu  
Weight  
Nominal Output Impedance  
130 g  
PHONES/LINE OUT jack: 33 Ω  
5 oz (excluding SD memory card and  
batteries)  
Recommended Load Impedance  
PHONES/LINE OUT jack:  
Accessories  
16–100 Ω (PHONES)  
1 kΩ or greater (LINE OUT)  
• Soft Case  
• Size AA alkaline dry cell batteries (2)  
• Demo card (128 MB SD Memory Card:Already  
inserted when the MICRO BR is shipped)  
• Owner’s Manual  
Interface  
USB Connector (mini B type)  
• Leaflets (About Memory Cards, Information/Effect  
Patch List)  
Display  
16 Characters x 2 Lines, 22 icons  
(White Backlit LCD)  
Options  
AC Adaptor: PSA series  
Connectors  
GUITAR IN jack (1/4 inch phone type)  
LINE IN/MIC jack (Stereo miniature phone  
type)  
PHONES/LINE OUT jack (Stereo 1/4 inch  
phone type, supports Plug-in Power)  
USB connector (mini B type)  
Power Supply  
Size AA Dry battery x 2 (alkaline batteries  
recommended)  
DC 9 V: Supply AC Adaptor (PSA series:  
sold separately)  
fig.MEMO  
962a  
• In the interest of product improvement, the  
specifications and/or appearance of this unit  
are subject to change without prior notice.  
*
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms  
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