BOSS BR-532
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BR-532
Digital Studio It�s a Fact�
The BR-532 is a complete, all-in-one recording studio that can record up to 4 primary tracks�each with 8 virtual tracks. These can be mixed down, along with a separate stereo drum track and onboard effects, and then transferred digitally to a computer or CD burner. Key features include: � Built-in microphone and battery power for recording on-the-go � Insert/loop effects with COSM� guitar amp modeling, bass simulator, reverb, delay and EQ. � Records to SmartMedia card of up to 128 MB (32 MB card included) � Phrase trainer with time-stretch and centercancel function � Onboard Rhythm Guide with realistic drum sounds and a variety of patterns including rock, blues, jazz and more.

TurboStart
3. 4. 5. 6. To change the pattern type of the Rhythm Guide, press PATTERN SELECT. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to scroll through and preview various rhythm patterns. To change the tempo, tap at least four times on the TAP button to set the tempo. To stop the Rhythm Guide, press the Rhythm Guide's ON/OFF button until its light turns off.

Using the GUITAR/BASS Input
1. 2. 3. Plug a guitar into the GUITAR/BASS input on the rear of the BR-532. Press the left INPUT SELECT button to activate the GUITAR/BASS input. Turn the left SENS knob until the red PEAK light flashes occasionally when the instrument is played at its loudest level. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL knob until the LCD screen's IN level meter shows 3-5 bars.

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Loading and Playing a Song
To load and play back the demo song in the BR-532: 1. Press UTILITY. Press or until "SONG SELECT" is displayed. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the demo song �Crank It Up.� 4. Press PLAY and bring up the AUDIO TRACK MIXER faders, MASTER fader, and RHYTM GUIDE fader to listen to the song.

Inserting an Effect
Use the following procedure to audition some of the BR-532's internal effects on the guitar input: 1. Press the EFFECTS buttonso that it lights redto view the effect bank for the GUITAR/BASS input. 2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select an effect patch, and play your guitar to hear the effect. 3. Repeat Step 2 to try out other effect patches. 4. Press EXIT/NO to exit the screen.

Creating a New Song
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press UTILITY. Use the PARAMETER buttons to select SONG NEW. Press ENTER. "Type:" is displayed. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select HiFi (MT2). Press ENTER�"Are you sure?" is displayed. Press ENTER�a new song is created.

Recording Your Performance
Use the following procedure to record a track with a COSM guitar effect on Track 1: 1. Follow the steps in "Using the GUITAR/BASS Input" and "Inserting an Effect" to get a recording level and to choose the desired effect. 2. Press REC TRACK 1 so it lights red. 3. Raise the first AUDIO TRACK MIXER fader and 4. 5. 6. 7. MASTER fader to a comfortable level. Press REC, followed by PLAY�you're now recording your performance on Track 1. Press STOP to stop recording. Press ZERO to return the start of the song. Press PLAY to listen to your newly recorded track.

Using the Rhythm Guide Feature
Use the following procedure to preview some of the patterns in the BR-532's Rhythm Guide: 1. Press the Rhythm Guide's ON/OFF button until it's lit solid red. 2. Raise the RHYTHM GUIDE fader to the desired listening level.

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