Roland BR-864 - Manual (Page 168)

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Importing SMFs and creating patterns
fig.03-436d
8. Press [PROGRAM].
fig.03-437d
9. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “SMF,” and
press [ENTER].
The names of the SMFs on the memory card are
displayed.
fig.03-438d
10. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the SMF to be
imported, then press [ENTER].
When importing GM/GS/XG-compatible SMFs, MIDI
Channel 10 is generally assigned as the channel used for
rhythm performances. Setting the MIDI channel to 10
here allows you to extract only the rhythm performance
data.
11. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the import-
destination song pattern, then press [ENTER].
fig.03-439d
The import is executed.
* With some SMF files, a considerable amount of time may be
required to finish importing the file.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
With Macintosh
1. Connect your computer and the BR-864 with a USB
cable.
2. Confirm that the recorder is stopped, then press [USB].
The USB function select screen appears.
3. Select “BACKUP” with the TIME/VALUE dial, then
press [ENTER].
The Idling screen appears in the display.
fig.03-434d
* You cannot carry out the following procedure unless the Idling
screen is displayed. Refer to p. 182 for instructions on
resolving this problem.
The “BOSS_BR-864” icon is added to the computer.
fig.06-107
4. Import the SMF.
1) Double-click the “BOSS_BR-864” icon.
2) Drag the imported SMF to the “SMF” folder.
BOSS_BR-864
(Ex.)