Owner`s manual

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Using Loop Phrases
Rev0.02
Selecting a Loop Phrase
A number of different Loop Phrases will have already been
stored on the BR-1200CD at the time of purchase. Let’s now
select one of these phrases to work with.
1. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM
[ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] so the PATTERN
indicator is lighted. (Pattern mode)
2. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM [EDIT].
The Pattern Selection screen will appear.
fig.20-005d
3. Move the cursor to “LOOP” and select a phrase using
the TIME/VALUE dial.
fig.20-087ad
4. Press [PLAY] to start playback.
The BR-1200CD will start playback, allowing you to hear
the selected Loop Phrase.
When you press [PLAY] immediately after switching
Loop Phrases (before the subsequent Loop Phrase is
completely loaded), the beginning portion of the phrase
may not play back. In such instances, wait about two to
three seconds after switching Loop Phrases before
pressing [PLAY].
5. When you have selected the Loop Phrase you want to
use, press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top
screen.
6. If you wish to store the Loop Phrase selection, save the
current song (p. 70).
Adjusting the Loop Phrase
and Drum Volume Balance
While the balance between the Loop Phrase and drum
volume levels is normally adjusted with the Track 9/10
fader, you can use the following procedure to further adjust
the loop phrase and drum volume balance.
1. Press [TRACK TYPE SELECT].
The Track Type Select screen will appear.
fig.20-087d
2. Move the cursor to “LEVEL DR” and “LEVEL LP,” then
use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the volume level of
the drums and Loop Phrase, respectively.
LEVEL DR:
This adjusts the volume of the drums. The volume
increases as the value is raised. When set to 0, no sound
is output. Set this to 100 when no adjustment is needed.
LEVEL LP:
This adjusts the volume of the Loop Phrase. The volume
increases as the value is raised. When set to 0, no sound
is output. Set this to 100 when no adjustment is needed.
• The song Loop Phrases (S001–S050) contained in the
BR-1200CD at the time of purchase are empty; you
won’t hear anything if you select one of them.
• It is important to remember that all user Loop
Phrases (A–H) and song Loop Phrases will be
deleted whenever you initialize the BR-1200CD’s
hard disk (p. 285).
• At the time of purchase, the BR-1200CD will contain
various user Loop Phrases for immediate use. For
more detailed information regarding these user
Loop Phrases, refer to “User Loop Phrase List” (p.
334).