Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD User Manual

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Section 6

Synchronizing with MIDI Devices

Using the Rhythm to Play an
External MIDI Sound Module

Perform the procedure given below to use a MIDI sound
module and choose the sounds you desire for the Rhythm.

1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the BR-900CD and your

MIDI sound module as shown in the diagram.

fig.05-401

2. Press [UTILITY].

3. Press CURSOR [

] [

] to move the cursor to

“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].

fig.05-402d

4. Press CURSOR [

] [

] to select “RhyMIDI ch.”

fig.05-403d

5. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MIDI channel

(1–16).

If you select “OFF,” note messages of the Rhythm will
not be transmitted.

6. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return

to the Play screen.

* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line

of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.

The sounds produced by the Rhythm and their
corresponding note numbers are given below.

Rhythm Sound

Note Number

Closs Stick

(31)

Metronome (click)

A 1

(33)

Metronome (bell)

A#1

(34)

Kick

C 2

(36)

Snare

D 2

(38)

Tom 4

F 2

(41)

Closed Hi-hat

F#2

(42)

Tom 3

A 2

(45)

Open Hi-hat

A#2

(46)

Tom 2

C 3

(48)

Clash Cymbal

C#3

(49)

Tom 1

D 3

(50)

Ride Cymbal

D#3

(51)

Cowbell

G#3

(56)

Tone arrangement is based on GS/GM. In case your external
MIDI sound module is not based on GS or GM, you will need
to make settings on your external MIDI sound module to
change the sounds that correspond to each note number. For
details on making these settings, refer to the manual of your
MIDI sound module.

* If you are using an external MIDI sound module to play the

Rhythm, use the controls of the external MIDI sound module
to adjust the volume level.

MIDI Sound Module

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN