Boss-audio-systems DR-670 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s Manual G6017449 ’00-xx-xx-xxx Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-670 Dr. Rhythm.Before using this unit, ca

10 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–4, please read and observe the following: Power Suppl

100Instrument/Bass Tone ListDisplay Instrument Voice Display Instrument Voice* SN41 rock snare 2 2* SN42 ring maple snare 2SN43 brush roll snare 1 1*

101Instrument/Bass Tone ListDisplay Instrument Voice Display Instrument VoiceAppendicesPC2 tambourine 1PC3 sleigh bell 1PC4 castanet 1PC5 triangle ope

102Preset Drum Kit ListPad No.A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B10B11B12B13B14B15B16BASSNo

103Preset Drum Kit ListAppendicesPad No.A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B10B11B12B13B14B1

104Preset Drum Kit ListPad No.A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B10B11B12B13B14B15B16BASSNo

105Preset Drum Kit ListAppendicesPad No.A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B10B11B12B13B14B1

106Preset Drum Kit ListPad No.A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B10B11B12B13B14B15B16BASSNo

107Preset Drum Kit ListAppendicesPad No.A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B10B11B12B13B14B1

108Preset Drum Kit ListPad No.A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B10B11B12B13B14B15B16BASSNo

109Preset Drum Kit ListAppendicesPad No.A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A10A11A12A13A14A15A16B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B10B11B12B13B14B1

11 IMPORTANT NOTES Repairs and Data 452 • Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.

110(Recommend)No. Tempo Pattern(Recommend)No. Tempo Pattern(Recommend)No. Tempo PatternPreset Pattern List001 136 Hard Rock 1-1002 136 Hard Rock 1-200

111Preset Pattern List(Recommend)No. Tempo Pattern(Recommend)No. Tempo PatternAppendices121 100 Smooth Jazz 1122 100 Smooth Jazz 2123 120 Heavy Funk 1

112Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonTransmitted RecognizedRema

113AppendicesNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal TimeAuxMessagesNotesTrue VoiceNote O

114SpecificationsMaximum Polyphony20 voices* Depending on the instruments and drum kits used, maximum polyphony may be lower.InstrumentsDrum: 256Bass:

115AppendicesIndexAAssign Type ...82Attack ...

116IndexPolarity Switch ...34POLY ...

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12 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-001 1 Display 2 TEMPO/VALUE Dial Selects patterns and songs.You can set tempos by rotating the dial while ho

Owner’s Manual G6017449 ’00-xx-xx-xxx Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-670 Dr. Rhythm.Before using this unit, ca

13 Panel Descriptions 7 BASS Button Pressing this button allows you to play bass sounds with the key pad.By holding down SHIFT while pressing this bu

14 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.00-002 20 MIDI Connector IN/OUT External MIDI devices can be connected to these connectors. 21 FOOT SW (Switch)

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16 Quick Start Install batteries 1 Make sure that the power is turned off. 2 Remove the battery cover on the unit’s underside. * When turning the uni

17 Quick Start Quick Start Making Connections The DR-670 is not equipped with an internal amp or speakers. To hear sound, either connect an amplifier

18Quick StartTurning On the PowerOnce the connections have been completed (p. 17), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By tu

19Quick StartQuick StartReset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)If changes are made to the settings after purchase of the DR-670, you may be

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20Quick StartListen to the Demo SongThe DR-670 features internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of the instrument. Here’s how to lis

21Quick StartQuick StartUsing the Key Pads to Play SoundsLet’s try playing the DR-670’s internal rhythm instrument sounds by tapping the key pads.fig.

22Quick Start Specialized Performance Techniques (Roll)A roll is performed by playing the same sound consecutively at the same interval.fig.00-131Whi

23Quick StartQuick Start Adding Character to Performances (Flam) What is a Flam?A flam is produced by striking the snare or other drum simultaneously

24Quick Start Playing Different Sounds (Switching Pad Drum Banks)You can have different instruments sound, even when the same key pad is tapped, by s

25Quick StartQuick Start Playing Bass Soundsfig.00-171You can play bass sounds with the key pads by pressing [BASS].fig.00-18When a key pad is presse

26Quick StartPerforming Rhythm PatternsThe DR-670 comes with 200 different Preset Patterns and 200 User Patterns for you to use. Use the following pro

27Quick StartQuick Start1Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY).fig.00-18b2Rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to select the pattern number.fig.

28Quick Start Selecting and Performing Patterns (DPP Function)Ordinarily, tapping the key pads plays the instruments assigned to those pads, but with

29Quick StartQuick Start3When you tap the key pad, performance of the assigned pattern begins.The Tempo indicator flashes once each beat.The pattern n

3 010 • This unit, either alone or in combi-nation with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could

30Quick Start Adjusting the TempoTry changing the tempo used for performing the pattern.fig.00-231Hold down [TAP TEMPO] and rotate the TEMPO/VALUE di

31Quick StartQuick Start Changing the tempo using the Tap Tempo functionYou can determine the tempo by the timing with which you press [TAP TEMPO].fi

32Quick Start Inserting Fill-InsWith the DR-670, you can add fill-ins to a pattern being played at whatever timing you want.fig.00-2632 4 1

33Quick StartQuick Start1Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY).fig.00-282Press [START] to start the performance of the pattern.3Press [

34Quick Start Using the Foot SwitchesYou can use up to two foot switches (such as the optional FS-5U) to start and stop performance and insert fill-i

35Quick StartQuick Start1Hold down [SHIFT] and press Key Pad 5 (PATTERN PLAY).2When the foot switch connected with a plug that has a white stripe is p

36Quick Start Playing a Pattern Using a Different Sound (Switching Drum Kits)Even when using the same pattern, you can change the mood (the performan

37Quick StartQuick Start3Hold down [SHIFT] and press [DRUM A/B] (DRUM KIT).Keep [SHIFT] held down.fig.00-394While continuing to hold down [SHIFT], rot

38Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsThis section provides a summary description of the DR-670.How the Work ProgressesThe process of

39Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsChapter 1Composing the SongCompose (record) the song by stringing together a sequence of perform

4 101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. ...

40Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsAbout Operational ModesThe DR-670 features numerous functions for creating patterns and songs an

41Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsChapter 1Drum Kit Edit modeUsed for making drum kit settings, assigning sounds to the key pads,

42Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsDrum Kits and Pad Performances Drum KitsThe DR-670 includes 256 internal drum sounds (instrumen

43Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsChapter 1 Pad PerformancesDrum sounds are divided into two banks, Drum Bank A and Drum Bank B,

44Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsHow to View the Scale/Pattern Display Pattern DisplayThe content of any one of the instruments

45Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsChapter 1 Scale DisplayThe “▼” mark in the scale display indicates the timing of the quarter no

46Chapter 1 Before Composing Rhythm Patterns and SongsUsing [SHIFT]With the DR-670, by holding down [SHIFT] while pressing another button or key pad,

47Chapter 2Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode)Patterns are played in Pattern Play mode.You can also tap the key pads to play drum sounds a

48Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode) Changing the Bass Pitch (Fret Shift)You can shift the entire tuning of the bass sound.1. Hold down [

49Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode)Chapter 2Playing PatternsYou can select from 200 Preset and 200 User patterns to play.Patterns 001–200

5 Main Features Plays Bass Parts The DR-670 plays bass parts that are synchronized with the drum parts. This lets you enjoy backing performances with

50Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode)Adjusting the Tempo1. Hold down [TAP/TEMPO] and rotate the TEMPO/VALUE dial to adjust the tempo.You ca

51Chapter 2 Playing Patterns (Pattern Play Mode)Chapter 22.Press [FILL] at the time you want to have the fill pattern inserted. You are moved to the f

52Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)This section describes the procedures used for recording (Realtime Recording and Step)

53Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)Chapter 3<1> Select an Unrecorded Pattern1. With the performance stopped, select a

54Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)<3> Select the MeasuresThis setting determines whether a one-measure or two-measur

55Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)Chapter 3<5> Set the QuantizationUsing Quantize in Realtime Recording corrects any

56Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)Realtime Recording of the Drum Part1. Hold down [REC] and press [START].The REC indicato

57Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)Chapter 3 (6-1B) Do Step Recording Step Recording of the Drum Part1. Press [REC].The RE

58Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)3. Press [ ] [ ] to specify the step to be recorded.Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [

59Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)Chapter 3b. Tap a key pad, and continue holding it down instead of releasing it.c. Whi

6 Contents Main Features ... 5IMPORTANT NOTES...

60Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)Erasing Patterns (Pattern Clear)You can clear unneeded User patterns.* The Preset patter

61Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)Chapter 3Copying PatternsThis copies User and Preset patterns to other User patterns.* N

62Chapter 3 Recording and Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit Mode)Replacing Drum KitsYou can substitute a drum kit selected in recording with a different

63Chapter 4Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode)This section describes the procedures used for recording (Realtime/Step) and editing

64Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode)<1> Select an Unrecorded Song1. Switch to Song Edit mode.With the performance stopped, p

65Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode)Chapter 4<3A> Do Realtime Recording Here, select the pattern and then record it as it is

66Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode) Using the DPP Function in Realtime Recording1. Press [DPP]; “DPP” appears in the display.fig

67Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode)Chapter 4 Starting Realtime Recording Within a SongYou can start Realtime Recording from a po

68Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode)<3B> Do Step Recording This lets you record the song by specifying patterns one at a tim

69Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode)Chapter 4Adding Patterns In the Song (Insert)This operation inserts a pattern at a point withi

7 Contents Playing Patterns with the DPP Function... 49Adjusting the Tempo...

70Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode)Removing Unneeded Song (Song Clear)This erases content of the cullently selected Song.1. Hold

71Chapter 4 Recording and Editing Songs (Song Edit Mode)Chapter 4Connecting Multiple Songs Into One Song (Song Chain)You can have a number of songs pe

72Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode)In Song Play mode, you can play the songs that have been created.◆ To switch to Song Play mode, hold dow

73Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode)Chapter 5Starting a Song From a Point Other Than the BeginningYou can start playing a song from a specifi

74Chapter 5 Performing Songs (Song Play Mode)Performing Multiple Songs In One Sequence (Song Chain)“SONG CHAIN” appears in the display when the curren

75Chapter 6Chapter 6 Assigning Patterns to the Key Pads (DPP Assign Mode)Here, patterns are assigned to the key pads (1–16) for DPP (Direct Pattern P

76Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode)You can make the following settings in Utility mode.● Switch the sounding/muting of drum parts and b

77Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode)Chapter 7Assigning Functions to the Foot SwitchesSettings for the functions controlled with the foot

78Chapter 7 Customizing Your Setup (Utility Mode)Changing the Flam SettingsBy changing the flam interval and flam ratio settings, you can change the w

79Chapter 8Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode)In Drum Kit Edit mode, you can select drum and bass instruments, change

8 Contents Checking the Song Chain Settings... 74Creating Performances Combining the R

80Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) Editing Procedure1. If editing a drum part, press [DRUM A/B] then specify Drum

81Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode)Chapter 8 Lengthening and Shortening the Reverberation (Decay)This lengthens and

82Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode) Determining Whether Or Not Sounds Overlap (Assign Type)This sets the way each in

83Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode)Chapter 8Editing the Bass Part Selecting the Tone (Bass Tone)This selects the ton

84Chapter 8 Creating Your Own Favorite Drum Kits (Drum Kit Edit Mode)Decay Time After Note Off (Release)Valid Settings: -7– +7fig.08-25Positive (+) Va

85Chapter 9Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode)What is MIDI?MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a universal st

86Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode)About MIDI ModeWith the DR-670, you can use MIDI data to do the following.● Synchron

87Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode)Chapter 9Data Synchronized with the DR-670The following MIDI messages are handled du

88Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode)Using An External MIDI Device to Play the DR-670/Using the DR-670 to Play An Externa

89Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode)Chapter 9Transmitting the DR-670’s Data to an External MIDI Device/Returning Transmi

9 Contents Error Message List ... 92Troubleshooting ...

90Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode)Returning Transmitted Data to the DR-670 (Bulk Load)fig.09-13To carry out Bulk Load,

91Chapter 9 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices (MIDI Mode)Chapter 9Making the DR-670 SettingsOn the DR-670, select the song (Song Play mode) o

92Error Message ListError messages are displayed when there is an error in an operation or when an operation cannot be executed properly. Take the act

93Error Message ListAppendicesfig.10-07● MIDI Exclusive messages could not be received correctly.❍ Press [STOP/CONT], then try the operation again.fig

94TroubleshootingIf you find the DR-670 is not operating correctly, check the items listed below.If the DR-670 still does not work properly after you

95AppendicesOperation ListOperations Common to All ModesOperation Purpose[START] Start/Stop Performances[STOP/CONT] Stop Performance/Continue Play[TAP

96Operation ListSong Edit ModeOperation Purpose[SHIFT] + (Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT) ➔ [TEMPO/VALUE]) Select Song[SHIFT] + (Key Pad 2 (SONG EDIT) ➔ Numeric

97AppendicesParameter ListParameters marked with an asterisk (*) are not saved. These are reset each time the DR-670’s power is turned on.Parameter Di

98Parameter ListDPP Assign (Pads 1–16)Pattern Number 1–400UtilityOutput Part* OUT PART ALL, DRUM, BASS ALLFoot Switch 1 FT SW 1 STRT, FILL, CONT, RSE

99InstrumentDisplay Instrument Voice Display Instrument VoiceAppendicesInstrument/Bass Tone List* KC1 attack kick 2KC2 real dry kick 1* KC3 dry kick 2