Simple question really.

Anyone ever use the pitch correction facility on the BR600?

I've never ever seen anyone mention it y'see.



J.

Dave McCarthy schrieb:
> I've finally gotten to the point where I  can record reasonably good stuff on
> the BR864, and now I can't get it onto the computer. The manual for the wave
> converter says connect the recorder to the computer via USB and it will show
up
> on "my computer". It doesn't. I've confirmed that the cable is OK. WTF?

You need to push the USB button and then select the BACKUP function.

This guide explains it in detail:

http://songcrafters.org/64guitars/BR/Tutorials/BR-864_Backup_Instructions.html


Chris

On the BR Wave Converter software, click on the menu button, select Drive and
select the BR864.

---- Dave McCarthy <davemccarthymusic@...> wrote:
> I've finally gotten to the point where I  can record reasonably good stuff on
> the BR864, and now I can't get it onto the computer. The manual for the wave
> converter says connect the recorder to the computer via USB and it will show
up
> on "my computer". It doesn't. I've confirmed that the cable is OK. WTF?
>
>
>

Hi Dave,

Dave McCarthy schrieb:
> I should have been more clear about what my objective is. I have recorded a
> reasonable version of a song on the 864. I would like to move that song onto
my
> computer. can i assume that this is possible? the converter appears to move
each
> individual track discretely, so i have all four INDIVIDUAL tracks on my
> computer, which is NOT what I want, as this is useless. I'd like to be able to
> burn the song to disc, email it etc.
>
> I've successfully backed the file up onto my computer, but I want to convert
it
> to a wave file I can use. Is this possible?

you need to create a stereo mix-down of your tracks, and optionally
"master" it. This is what the "Bounce" and "Master" modes of the BR-600
are for.

The general procedure is this: with the Bounce mode you mix down all
your individual tracks on to one stereo track on track 7/8 and in Master
mode you apply the master effects to this stereo mix down, thereby
bringing it up to nominal level and enhancing it through the use of EQ,
multi-band compressor and limiter.

Mastering is entirely optional, but you need at least to mix down your
tracks to a stereo track to be able to export your song as such to your
computer.

You could alternatively export all your individual tracks to the
computer and  do the mix down with a software like audacity or a digital
audio workstation, but this is an advanced topic, which I will not delve
into here.

For details about using the Bounce mode, please check the manual. If you
still have questions, please don't hesitate to ask for advice here.

You can also check this guide from Roland:

http://www.rolandus.com/uploads/CMS/Downloads/1898/BR600WS01.pdf


Chris

Hi Dave,

On 24.11.2010 03:49, Dave McCarthy wrote:
> I bounced the four tracks to two. I mastered it. I made note of the V
> tracks to which it was saved. When i went to "convert" it to a Wav file,
> it was nowhere to be found. the same version of the song, on four
> tracks, is the only choice for transfer to the computer.

so are you saying that when you select the song in the wave converter,
only four tracks show up in green? To which V-Track did you bounce your
mix down? I'm not sure how this works on a BR-864, I only have a BR-600,
but have you checked the V-tracks directly on the device itself, i.e. do
the tracks to which bounced the mix-down show up as being used?

Are you sure you hit record when doing the bounce and then the
mastering, not just play?

Anyway, if your mix-down is nowhere to be found, but you still have the
four individual tracks, just do the bouncing and mastering again, and
make sure at each step to check that you git the results you expected...

Chris

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Dave McCarthy schrieb:
>  I can create one WAV file for each track, but I want to create a WAV file
that
> has all the tracks synched, the way i recorded it. Apparently the way to do
this
> is to mix down to two tracks, then master and export.

You're right, that's the procedure in general.

> I tried that, and have no idea where the song I "mastered" is.

It should be on one of the V-tracks of track 7/8. To be exact, on the
V-track, which you select in step 3-5 when you have entered mastering
mode (see page 65 of the manual). If it isn't there, you probably just
forgot to actually record when mastering. I might state the obvious, but
when doing the mix-down and the mastering, you actually have to play
back AND record the whole song, it's not something that happens
automagically or in the background when you enter bounce or mastering mode.

Anyway, if you created a mix-down before mastering, which is is a
necessity, you should have at least this stereo mix-down on some track.
If this isn't there, you could not even have mastered your song.

> I'm kind of sick and tired of wrestling
> with this thing, and now that I've found a very easy method of creating CDs
I'm
> putting the 864 manual away for good.

C'mon! I thought you said yourself, you're not a moron. It's not that
hard. The mastering effects on the BR are actually not half bad and
really help to enhance the quality of your tracks - provided the
recorded material is any good ;).

Chris

Hi Dave,

Dave McCarthy schrieb:
> HOWEVER, now that i have an EASY way to do what I'm trying to do, there's no
> pressure, and I will take the time to learn how to do it right.

That's cool! You're not lost to the dark side of the force yet then ;)
Use the force of the manual! ;) Honestly, you decide how you work best
with the BR, I just wanted to make it clear that "mastering the
mastering" has its merits :)

Chris

I would like to prchase a footswitch for my BR600 to turn the record function on
and off.  Do I need a momentary or latching or does it matter?

chuckiebuckets schrieb:
> I would like to prchase a footswitch for my BR600 to turn the record
> function on and off. Do I need a momentary or latching or does it matter?

BOSS/Roland recommends using a FS-5U (see page 192 of the manual):

http://www.roland.com/products/en/FS-5U/

It's a momentary switch. Any switch of this type should work even a
keyboard sustain pedal switch. Most of these have a switch to toggle
between normally open or normally closed.

Chris

Hi guys, I'm a Br-600 owner for 4 years, and I made a careless mistake yesterday
I'm hoping is easily fixable.

I was exporting tracks to my computer (not using the WAV converter).  Instead of
opening the USB folder and dragging T1V3 to my desktop, I inadvertently dragged
the whole USB folder to my desktop...then opened it and exported my track.  I
noticed later there was a USB folder still on my desktop that's not usually
there.

I haven't been able to export or import with this card ever since, though other
cards work fine.  I'm thinking the USB folder on my desktop needs to go back to
the first compactflash card somehow...is that correct?...if so, does anybody
know a way to do this?

If it's possible, I'd prefer a method that does not use the WAV converter...I
don't have it installed, nor do I have a card reader.

Thanks for any info...

On 23.12.2010 15:32, Michael Walker wrote:
> You need to format the card first then move it over..

NO! No need to format the CF card! That would delete all the songs you
currently have on that card.

Just create an empty folder called "USB" (all upper case) within the
"ROLAND" folder on the card with the windows explorer on your computer.

For reference, the filesystem structure on your CF card should look like
this (trailing slash denotes a folder):

ROLAND/
     BR0/
	 DISKINF2.BR0
         SONG0001.BR0/
             ...
         SONG0002.BR0/
         ...
         SONG000n.BR0/
     TONELOAD/
     SMF/
     USB/

Chris

> On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 6:13 AM, rbrooks1016 <rbrooks1016@...> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Hi guys, I'm a Br-600 owner for 4 years, and I made a careless mistake
>> yesterday I'm hoping is easily fixable.
>>
>> I was exporting tracks to my computer (not using the WAV converter).
>> Instead of opening the USB folder and dragging T1V3 to my desktop, I
>> inadvertently dragged the whole USB folder to my desktop...then opened it
>> and exported my track. I noticed later there was a USB folder still on my
>> desktop that's not usually there.
>>
>> I haven't been able to export or import with this card ever since, though
>> other cards work fine. I'm thinking the USB folder on my desktop needs to go
>> back to the first compactflash card somehow...is that correct?...if so, does
>> anybody know a way to do this?
>>
>> If it's possible, I'd prefer a method that does not use the WAV
>> converter...I don't have it installed, nor do I have a card reader.
>>
>> Thanks for any info...
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

On 26.12.2010 22:46, Michael Walker wrote:
> He already has the songs in a folder on his computer, so yes he can format
> the card...!!
>
> inadvertently dragged the whole USB folder to my desktop
>
> READ next time..
>
> He can format the card, then move eh folder over it will work fine..

Yes, I read your message and the original post. I still say, based on
the information present, that formatting the card should not be
necessary or might be even harmful if he still has track data on it that
he might want to keep.


Chris

Thanks for the responses...I think I'd like to try it without formatting it.

Chris, how would I actually get the folder back on the card?  When I hit "USB"
and then "import", it asks for a track to assign it to.  I don't know of another
way to get it in there.



--- In BossBr@yahoogroups.com, Christopher Arndt <chris.arndt@...> wrote:
>
> On 26.12.2010 22:46, Michael Walker wrote:
> > He already has the songs in a folder on his computer, so yes he can format
> > the card...!!
> >
> > inadvertently dragged the whole USB folder to my desktop
> >
> > READ next time..
> >
> > He can format the card, then move eh folder over it will work fine..
>
> Yes, I read your message and the original post. I still say, based on
> the information present, that formatting the card should not be
> necessary or might be even harmful if he still has track data on it that
> he might want to keep.
>
>
> Chris
>

On 27.12.2010 00:35, rbrooks1016 wrote:
> Chris, how would I actually get the folder back on the card?  When I hit "USB"
and then "import", it asks for a track to assign it to.  I don't know of another
way to get it in there.

After connecting the BR going to USB, select BACKUP instead of IMPORT
and hit enter. Then a file manager window should open on your computer's
desktop, i.e. a windows explorer window if your on windows or a filer
window if you're on OS X. If it doesn't, check for a new drive icon
called "BR-600" on the desktop or under "My computer".

Then use the facilities of your computer to open the ROLAND folder on
this drive and create the USB folder in it. When you're done, use the
right click menu on the drive icon to disconnect the drive and then hit
the "EXIT" button the BR.

Chris

On 27.12.2010 03:12, Michael Walker wrote:
> No not my message, his message,

Please read this sentence I wrote again (emphasis added):

>> Yes, I read your message *and the original post*.

> and the card is defunct already so keeping
> anything on it aint gonna help..cause he cannot read or write to it..

You obviously have more information on this matter or you are reading
something from his posts that I wasn't able to.

Anyway, I gave my advice on what I think is worth trying. It's the OPs
choice to follow it or yours, so I will be silent about this matter from
now on.


Cheers, Chris

Thanks Chris...hitting 'Backup' was the key move...I actually had one too many
USB folders there (!), so I deleted one, figured the rest out, and it worked. 
Now I can import and export tracks again.

Btw, your instinct was correct...I still had tracks I wanted to save before I
wiped the card.  I've learned a lot from you and 64 Gtrs on this forum...thanks
again for the info!

Rick


--- In BossBr@yahoogroups.com, Christopher Arndt <chris.arndt@...> wrote:
>
> On 27.12.2010 00:35, rbrooks1016 wrote:
> > Chris, how would I actually get the folder back on the card?  When I hit
"USB" and then "import", it asks for a track to assign it to.  I don't know of
another way to get it in there.
>
> After connecting the BR going to USB, select BACKUP instead of IMPORT
> and hit enter. Then a file manager window should open on your computer's
> desktop, i.e. a windows explorer window if your on windows or a filer
> window if you're on OS X. If it doesn't, check for a new drive icon
> called "BR-600" on the desktop or under "My computer".
>
> Then use the facilities of your computer to open the ROLAND folder on
> this drive and create the USB folder in it. When you're done, use the
> right click menu on the drive icon to disconnect the drive and then hit
> the "EXIT" button the BR.
>
> Chris
>