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Introduction to the BR-532
Two versatile digital effects processors
The BR-532 contains two types of effect units. One type is for
recording (insert effect) and the other type is independent
send/return effects (loop effect). These two types can be used
simultaneously. This means that the BR-532 does not require
any external effect devices to produce a sophisticated song.
The BR-532 has many built-in simulations and effects,
including amp modeling with COSM for a wide variety of
insert effects. Many effects for vocal, keyboard, and guitar
tracks are also included for a vast array of applications.
The loop effects include spatial effects such as chorus and
reverb, which are vital for proper stereo mixdown.
By using the insert effects and loop effects together, you can
add both sound and spatial effects to your music at one time.
For a more detailed explanation of insert and loop
effects, refer to “What is an insert effect?” (p. 31) and
“What is a loop effect?” (p. 42) respectively.
Editing Functions
With the BR-532, you can perform editing operations such as
copying, moving, and erasing, which cannot be done with
multitrack recorders that use tapes. This means operations
such as copying and repeating a multiple-bar phrase, moving
a multiple-bar phrase to another track, and erasing the data
of a track, whole or in part, can be performed with ease.
Non-destructive editing
Being a digital recorder, the BR-532 offers non-destructive
editing. With non-destructive editing, after performing any
editing and recording operations, you can still return your
data to its previous state (undo and redo functions).
Undoing a recording/editing operation (p. 58)
Quick movement to a point
You can assign a marker to any point in a track that you wish
(locator function). If you assign markers to locations such as
the end of the opening or the beginning of a solo, you will be
able to move instantly to the point where you wish to begin
listening.
Registering time (p. 49)
Equipped with chromatic tuner
(C1 to B6 sound range)
Your BR-532 is also equipped with a chromatic tuner so that
you can tune your guitar or bass while it is still connected to
the BR-532 (p. 76).
Phrase Trainer Function
When you play back a song you have recorded from the CD
player or the MD player, you can slow down the tempo
without changing the pitch. Also, you can remove the sound
you hear at the center (such as vocals and guitar solo) from
the song. (p. 78)
Full complement of connectors (jacks)
Your BR-532 is equipped with the input jacks shown below.
GUITAR/BASS:
This high-impedance input jack allows you to directly
connect your guitar or bass (accepts 1/4” phone plugs).
MIC:
These jacks allow a mic to be connected. Both standard TRS
jacks (p. 19) and XLR jacks are provided. A built-in
microphone is also included, so you can perform recordings
with the BR-532 even when you don’t have a microphone
connected.
* The built-in microphone can be turned on or off.
LINE:
These jacks accept stereo input from keyboards, CD players,
and other devices at line level (RCA phono jacks).
For output, in addition to the LINE OUT jacks (stereo RCA
phono jacks), optical DIGITAL OUT connectors are also
provided for high-quality digital recording to digital audio
recording devices (e.g., CD recorders and MD recorders).
What is COSM
(Composite Object Sound Modeling)?
Sound modeling refers to technology that uses the latest
DSP technologies to recreate all the “objects” that play a
role in producing sound. COSM combines truly superior
sound modeling with a wide variety of objects, thus
allowing for the creation of almost any kind of sound,
from simulations of existing musical instruments to the
creation of fantastic instruments that can exist only in the
imagination.
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