Boss Audio Systems Digital Recording Studio BR-1600 CD, Owner'S Manual

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Using a metronome
The BR-1600CD can be used to play a metronome in place of
a drum performance when recording or practicing.
Setting the track type
To use a metronome, you must first of all set up Track 15/16
as a metronome track using its track type setting.
fig.21-39
1.
Press [TRACK TYPE SELECT].
The Track Type Select screen will appear.
fig.21-40d
2.
Press [F4].
The track type for Track 15/16 will switch each time this
button is pressed.
fig.21-41d
Track Types
AUDIO:
The track will be used for recorded audio.
DRUMS:
The track will be used for drum patterns.
METRONOME:
The track will be used to play a metronome.
You should select “METRONOME” here.
The DRUMS indicator from TRACK TYPE SELECT will
light up to indicate that Track 15/16 has been set up for
use as a metronome track.
3.
Press [EXIT/NO] to return to the top screen.
fig.21-42d
The metronome icon will be displayed on the top right of
the screen.
You will now be able to use the metronome.
4.
If you wish to store the track type setting, save the
current song (p. 72).
Playing a metronome
Simply changing the track type may not be sufficient to allow
a metronome to be played. Use the following procedure in
such a case.
1.
Press the track button [15/16] several times until it
lights up.
Pressing the button repeatedly allows you to cycle
through the available choices, which are: Flashing
→
On
→
Off.
Off:
The metronome will not be played.
Flashing in red:
The metronome will be played only when the BR-
1600CD is recording.
Flashing in green:
The metronome will be played when the BR-1600CD is
recording or performing playback.
On:
The metronome will be played even when the BR-
1600CD is stopped.
2.
Raise the fader for Track 15/16 to a suitable level.
You will now be able to hear the metronome.
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