Using Rhythms from the Discrete Drums CD
The BR-1180CD�s built-in drum sounds are recorded as PCM-format waves stored permanently in its memory. You can also load .WAV-format drum files, such as those found on the Discrete Drums CD that shipped with your BR-1180CD. This section explains how to use the pre-recorded rhythm files on the Discrete Drums CD. Before we start, create a new song. You�ll generally want to set up your rhythm before recording other tracks so that they�ll be recorded in time with the rhythm.
Preparing the Rhythm Guide
We�ll start by setting the tempo for the song. 1. Press EDIT above the STEREO RHYTHM/LOOP fader so the button lights. 2. Cursor to BPM if it�s not already highlighted.
3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change BPM to 136. 4. Cursor to �100� underneath the letters �RHY.� The RHY parameter sets the volume of the rhythm. 5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set RHY to 0, turning the volume of the builtin PCM drum sounds all the way down. This way, all you�ll hear are the .WAV audio Discrete Drum files we�ll be importing into the BR-1180CD. 6. Press the STEREO RHYTHM/LOOP ON/OFF button once so it�s blinking. This sets the Rhythm Guide so it will sound after you press PLAY. 7. Make sure the STEREO RHYTHM/LOOP fader is turned up.
Importing Discrete Drum Files
Now we�re ready to import .WAV files from the Discrete Drums CD, storing them on the BR-1180CD�s own built-in hard drive. 1. Insert the Discrete Drums disc into the BR-1180CD�s CD-R/W drive. See Page 24 of the BR-1180CD�s Owner�s Manual if you don�t know how to operate its CD-R/W drive. 2. Wait for the CD-R/W drive�s amber LED to stop flashing.
