Boss BR-1600 Help
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Posted on Nov 02, 2004 11:43 am
DaphneBlueStrat
Member Since: Nov 02, 2004
Hey! I recently purchased a Boss BR-1600 digital recorder, and I have a few questions for any seasoned users out there. Well one question really.
How do you set different effects up simultaneously? For example, I want to record bass and guitar at the same time...how do I set it to place different effects on each?
Thanks,
Josh
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 14, 2004 12:50 am Daphne, I am not familier with the 1600. But I would assume therre should be a description in the manual. If you dont have the manual, maybe head to Rolands website and check to see if they have one for it. I dont know too many peeps on this site using the 1600 but hopefully someone will come along.
If I were to take a stab at it I would geuss it would be under an options menu or somewhere there abouts.
If I do come across any info I will be sure to get it to you.
Nov 20, 2004 08:17 am I have the Roland VS-2400CD and I am sure many feature are similar. There are two ways to add an effect to a single channel, one is as a loop effect (using the aux to bleed signal off of the track to add reverb for example). A loop effect has to have the output of the effects return sent to a recording track, typically (to record the effect itself for mixdown/mastering - even though you may hear it, it's not in the mix on disk until recorded to a track; once recorded, the aux can be turned back down because the results of the effect are recored now and can be turned up or down on the channel it was sent to). The other method is using an effect as an insert. In this method, you set up effect 1 as a patch of "Metal Lead" or something of that nature for example. This type of effect sits between your instrument and the recording track, its effect is sent directly to the recording track (no need to reroute effects returns. I think the Boss has one effects card, which would comprise to processors, once you set up an insert one channel one for example, you may notice the options are a little more limited for the selection of an effects insert on channel two, because some effects require more horsepower from the processors. Essentially then it should work like this. Set up the effect you want for effect one, then set up the effect you want for effect two. Then decide if you want to use it as an insert or loop effect (amp simulations, mic modeling work best as inserts while reverb, delay, chorus effects work best as loop effects). When recording the loop effects, send them to paired tracks for stereo. recording the loop effects is typically late in the proccess, just before mastering. I hope this helps, I am basing it off the VS-2400, but the manual for the 1600 is available for sale from Roland's site. These examples are not the only ways to add effects, but covers most applications. Hope it goes well.
Nov 23, 2004 02:26 pm The manual does not, in fact, reference the problem that I'm having. But I'll try Scott's suggestion and report back!
Nov 30, 2004 02:19 pm Wow. The BR-1600 doesn't do any of that. But thanks.
I don't think I adequately described my problem.
On the BR-1600, you can set COSM effects to "Locations". These locations are Input 1 (mix), Input 1 (dry) etc. and Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 1/2 etc.
This doesn't present a problem when you want everything to have exactly the same COSM effects; the problem arises when you want to change it. I have yet to find a way to SAVE effects to channels, so that I can, for example, put delay on Input 1 (or Channel 1) and phase on Input 2 (or Channel 2) AT THE SAME TIME.
Any possible advice would make my whole day.
Sep 28, 2005 11:47 am Unfortunately, I have found that the only way to put two separate COSM effects onto two separate tracks with the BR-1600 CD is to overdub. Sorry.
TallChapAnswer:On a good day, lipstick.Member
Since: Jun 24, 2004
Sep 28, 2005 12:05 pm I'm not sure how many features of the BR532 were carried over into the subsequent upgrades (the 8 and 16 track versions). However, the BR532 has a feature for simultaneous recording (basically for guitar/vocal). The effects can be changed for each channel.
Dec 28, 2007 05:25 pm I also purchased a BR-1600 and have noticed some sort of feedback or hum when I 'line out' to a stereo. My son also indicates he gets the same thing when he connects his amp and records. Is this normal or do I have an equipment problem? The unit is new. I know close to nothing about recording.
