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Using the Rhythm Guide Feature
1. 2. Press the STEREO RHYTHM/LOOP EDIT button until it�s lit red. Press STEREO RHYTHM/LOOP ON/OFF until it�s lit solid red�the currently selected rhythm arrangement plays. Raise the STEREO RHYTHM/LOOP fader to set the desired listening volume. Press , , and/or to highlight �ARRANGE� and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select an arrangement such as P5 ARG.ROCK5. Tap at least four times on the TAP button to set the desired tempo. Press STEREO RHYTHM/LOOP ON/OFF until it flashes red to signify Auto mode, and press EXIT/NO to return to the main display screen.
It�s a Fact�
The BOSS BR-1180CD/BR-1180 is a powerful, all-inone digital recording studio. It provides 10 playback tracks�with a stereo mastering track�and 80 Virtual Tracks for recording. Key features include: � Huge 20GB hard drive that provides a staggering 60 hours of uncompressed recording time � Built-in CD-RW drive in BR-1180 (or optional user-installable upgrade for the BR-1180) provides internal audio CD burning, data backup, importing and exporting of .wav files and more � 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power, plus Hi-Z guitar input and line inputs � Onboard COSM® multi-effects processor plus reverb, delay, and Mastering Tool Kit effects � Separate Rhythm Guide with many realistic drum sounds and a variety of patterns including rock, blues, country, jazz and more � Easy and intuitive icon-based interface simplifies recording, bouncing and mixing
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Using the GUITAR/BASS Input
1. 2. 3. 4. Press the REC MODE button so INPUT lights. Plug a guitar into the GUITAR/BASS input. Press the left INPUT SELECT button to turn on the GUITAR/BASS input. Adjust the left SENS knob until its red PEAK light flashes occasionally when the guitar is playing at its loudest level. Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob until the IN meter on the LCD screen displays a level between -12 and -4.
Loading and Playing a Demo Song
Use the following procedure to load and play back a demo song in the BR-1180CD: 1. Press UTILITY. Press CURSOR or until �SONG� is displayed. Press ENTER/YES. 2. Press or until �SONG SELECT� is displayed. Press ENTER/YES. 3. Press or to highlight �Take a Ride,� and press ENTER/YES to select it. 4. If �Save Current?� is displayed, press ENTER/YES to save the song that�s currently loaded. 5. Press PLAY and bring up the AUDIO TRACK MIXER faders, the MASTER fader and the RHYTHM/LOOP faders to listen to the demo.
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Inserting an Effect
For this example, we�ll insert a COSM Guitar Amp processor on the guitar input. 1. If necessary, press the COSM EFFECTS button so it lights red. 2. Press the COSM EFFECTS button to display the effects patch list. 3. Select a guitar patch�such as P29 Tube Stack�with the TIME/VALUE dial. 4. Play the guitar to hear the effect, or select another preset with the TIME/VALUE dial. 5. Press EXIT/NO to return to the main screen.
Creating a New Song
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press UTILITY. Press or to display �SONG,� and press ENTER/YES. Press or to display �SONG NEW,� and press ENTER/YES��Data Type:" is displayed. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select LIN for the best recording quality. Press to highlight �GO� and press ENTER/YES. If "Save Current?" is displayed, press ENTER/YES�the BR-1180 creates a new song.
