Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-880 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
G601738001
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature pro-
vided by your new unit, the owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should
be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
■ Printing Conventions in This Manual
• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.
[EFFECT] EFFECT button
[PATTERN] PATTERN button
• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer.
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Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-880 Specifications

General

Sound Engine	PCM
MIDI	In/Out
Songs	100
Number of Patterns	500
Effects	Reverb, Delay, Chorus
Inputs	1 x 1/4" (Instrument), 1 x 1/8" (Aux In)
Outputs	2 x 1/4" (Main), 1 x 1/4" (Headphones)
Power Supply	AC Adapter (included)
Weight	1.9 kg

Summary

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before you begin playing

Turning the power on/off

Quick Start

Chapter 2 Patterns (playing, recording, editing)

Recording a pattern

Explanation of realtime and step recording methods for creating patterns.

<3-1> Using realtime recording

Step-by-step instructions for recording patterns in realtime using key pads and metronome.

<3-2> Step-recording

Step-by-step instructions for recording patterns using step recording, specifying timing and velocity.

Saving a pattern

How to save created or edited patterns into user memory.

Chapter 3 EZ Compose/Groove Modify

Using EZ Compose

How to create patterns easily by selecting favorite sounds and combining them.

Using Groove Modify

How to change the rhythmic feel of patterns using Velocity Modify, Ghost Notes, and Shuffle.

Chapter 4 Song (record/edit/play)

Recording a song

Procedure for recording songs by step-recording patterns in desired playback order.

Playing a song

Saving your song

How to save recorded or edited songs into user song memory.

Chapter 5 Playing your guitar/bass

Using effects

Editing an effect patch (Patch Edit)

Using the Tuner/Expression pedal

Chapter 6 Editing the TSC settings

TSC patch editing

Saving/Copying a TSC patch

How to save or copy user TSC patches.

Chapter 7 Creating an original kit (Kit Edit)

Editing a kit

Saving/Copying a kit

How to save or copy created kits into user kit memory.

Chapter 8 Convenient function/System settings

FAVORITE function

System settings

Chapter 9 Using MIDI

Setting the MIDI channel

Synchronizing the DR-880 with a digital recorder or MIDI sequencer

Recording an external MIDI device’s performance on the DR-880

Chapter 10 Using USB

Importing SMF data to create a pattern

Backing up the DR-880’s data

Reading backup data back into the DR-880 from the computer (Recover)

Appendices

Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset)

How to restore the DR-880 to its original factory settings, erasing user data.

Troubleshooting

Guidance for resolving common problems with sound, MIDI, and USB connectivity.