Boss Dr. Beat Db-88 Manual
• Owner's Manual. • Thank you for purchasing the BOSS DB-88 Dr. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: 'USING THE UNIT SAFELY' and 'IM- PORTANT NOTES' (p. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order. • IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under 'USING THE UNIT SAFELY' on page 30, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). • • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit's memory once it has been lost.
Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's buttons, sliders, or other controls. • FEATURES • The DB-88 is a high-quality rhythm training machine equipped with quartz-precision tim- ing. It readily accommodates a wide range of musical genres—from jazz or rock to classical. • It digitally indicates the tempo, which can be quickly and accurately changed with the dial. • PANEL DESCRIPTIONS. Total Volume Slider This adjusts the overall volume.
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Dial In the Metronome or Tap mode, use this to set the tempo. In the Loop mode, the same dial can be used for setting the number of times the Program is to be played. Program -/+ Buttons Use these buttons to edit the Program Number. In the Metronome or Tap mode, eight different num- bers are available; and in the Tune mode, another eight numbers are available. In the Loop mode, you can select the Program Number to start with.
• * When using the DB-88’s speaker, inputting a high level sound will distort the speaker sound causing damage to the speaker. So, be sure that the volume is.
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• CONNECTIONS Headphones * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power cord disconnection).
• OPERATION Using the Unit as a Metronome The following explains how to use the unit as a metronome. Setting changes you make can be stored at a Program Number (1–8).
Make sure that the unit is switched on, 2. Set the Accent Level slider and Rhythm 3. Set the beat with the Beat 1 and 2 buttons.
* Normally, if you wish to set the simple beat, use only the Beat 1 button and turn off the Beat 2 button (it stays dark). To make a complex beat, combine Beat 1 and Beat 2. • * If you press the Write button without editing the data, the data contained in the Program Number selected at that time can be copied to a different Program Number. * If you wish to cancel the Writing procedure, press the Metronome Mode button or other mode button. • * If you set the tempo in the Tap mode then switch to the Metronome mode by pressing the Metro- nome Mode button, the last tempo shown in the display can be used in the Metronome mode.
• * ERROR MESSAGES In the Tap mode, the display shows the following error messages. When the tempo is quicker than 250: When the tempo is 30–34: When the tempo is slower than 30, the last tempo will remain. • Playback in the Loop Mode You can play back the data you have written in Program Numbers (1–8) in sequence. Make sure that the unit is switched on, then press the Loop Mode button to get into the Loop mode. Press the Start/Stop button to start play- ing. The display shows the counter for playback. If you wish to pause playback, press the Pause button.
The Program Number currently se- lected will stop playing and the playback coun- ter will return to 001. * In the Loop mode, you cannot change the Rhythm Level, Tempo, Beat, and Voice. • Tune Mode Allows a broad range (C2–B6) to be used for the reference note. Since this mode allows you to specify the reference pitch and the note name, it can be used for practicing wind instruments as well as for tuning. Press the Pitch button to set the reference pitch. The reference pitch can be set anywhere be- tween 438 to 445 Hz (1 Hz increment) for note 4. Press the Start/Stop button to play the data.
Pressing the Start/Stop again will mute the sound. • Back Up Function When the battery or AC Adaptor is connected to the unit, the data written in the Program Numbers will be retained even after it is switched off. Battery Replacement When the battery is getting exhausted, the display will become dimmer, and no sound will be heard from the unit.