Boss DR-01s User Manual

Enjoy playing your acoustic guitar accompanied by a variety of rhythms
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 22)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be
available for immediate reference.
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Enjoy Sounds Like These . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playing Rhythms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Saving Favorite Settings (Favorite) . . . . . . . . . 8
Advanced Use (Performing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Advanced Use (Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Owner’s Manual

Boss DR-01s Specifications

General

Built-in display	No
AC adapter included	Yes
Battery life	10 h
Battery type	AA
Power source type	AC, Battery
Number of batteries supported	6

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	143 mm
Width	210 mm
Height	127 mm
Weight	900 g

Summary

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Details the controls and indicators on the front of the DR-01s, including buttons, display, and speaker.

Rear Panel

Outlines the rear panel connections like LINE OUT, AUX IN, CTL jacks, and battery compartment.

Installing Batteries

Playing Rhythms

Turning On the Power

Instructions for powering the DR-01s on and off.

Selecting Instruments

Guides users on selecting percussion instruments to play rhythms.

Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting the Tempo

Stopping the Rhythm

Saving Favorite Settings (Favorite)

Saving

Recalling

Advanced Use (Performing) - Count-In

Adding a Count Before Rhythm Starts

Advanced Use (Performing) - Rhythm Control

Fading-Out the Rhythm

Doubling or Halving the Tempo

Advanced Use (Performing) - Connectivity

Connecting an External Speaker

Using the DR-01s as a Speaker

Advanced Use (Settings) - Volume & Reverb

Adjusting the Volume of Each Instrument

Advanced Use (Settings) - Pedals

Connecting Pedals

Details how to connect various BOSS footswitches to the DR-01s.

Advanced Use (Settings) - Pedal Functions

Assigning Functions to Pedals

Explains how to assign functions to connected footswitches.

Functions that can be controlled by a pedal

Advanced Use (Settings) - Pedal Assignments

Assigning a function to CTL2

Assigning a Percussion Sound

Guides on assigning percussion sounds to pedals.

Advanced Use (Settings) - Pedal Control

Assigning a Favorite Number

Assigning a Break Function

Advanced Use (Settings) - Tempo LED

Advanced Use (Settings) - System

Power-Conservation Setting (Auto Off)

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Guides on how to reset the DR-01s to its original factory settings.

Appendices - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

A guide to common problems and their solutions for the DR-01s.

Using the Unit Safely

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Crucial safety instructions for using the AC adapter and ensuring correct voltage.

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

Guidelines for using batteries safely and correctly.