Roland BR-864 - Manual (Page 156)

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Before Using USB (Overview)
The BR-864 is equipped with a USB connector, which allows
you to connect the BR-864 directly to a computer, making it
easy to back up your important song data and exchange files
between the BR-864 and the computer.
What is USB?
USB, short for “Universal Serial Bus,” is a type of interface
for connecting computers with a variety of peripheral
devices.
Using USB allows you to connect different peripherals using
a single USB cable, and also provides rapid data
transmission.
What’s more, you can connect and disconnect peripherals
with the power on, and the computer can automatically
recognize when devices are connected (you may need to
make settings when connecting certain devices).
On the BR-864, USB is used for the following
tasks:
● Backing up the BR-864’s data
● Saving BR-864 track data in WAV/AIFF format (WAV/
AIFF Export)
● Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-864 tracks (WAV/AIFF
Import)
● Importing SMFs and creating patterns
● Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files
Realtime audio signals and MIDI messages cannot be
handled via the BR-864’s USB connector.
Compatible OS
Windows: Windows Me/2000 or later
Macintosh: Mac OS 9.1 or later
Driver
The BR-864 uses a standard DRIVER that is found on OS.
The DRIVER will be installed automatically once connected
with Computer via USB.
Composition of data on
memory cards
The folders and files created are as shown below.
fig.06-102
ROLAND Folder
The BR-864 does not handle audio data or MIDI data via
USB.
BR0 Folder
Song data (recording data, song arrangements/patterns/
drum kits, effect song patches, and song information) are
saved to each song folder.
TONELOAD Folder
WAV and AIFF files loaded for use as drum sounds will be
saved here (p. 170).
SMF Folder
SMF files loaded for use in song patterns will be saved here
(p. 167).
Root Directory
ROLAND Folder
TONELOAD Folder
USB Folder
BR0 Folder
WAV/AIFF File
SMF Folder
SMF File
WAV/AIFF File
SONG0000 Folder
Recorded Data
Rhythm Data
Effect Data
Song Information
SONG0001 Folder
Recorded Data
Rhythm Data
Effect Data
Song Information
The folders are created
each song