Song Sketch mode can be used as a stereo WAV file recorder/player. The following article guides through importing audio files from a computer into the BR-800's Song Sketch mode.
For instructions regarding recording audio, in real-time, in Song Sketch mode, refer to pages 50-51 of the owner's manual:
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Note:
Song Sketch can import the following audio file format only:
- Format: WAV
- Sample Rate: 44.1kHZ
- Bit Depth: 16 bit
- Stereo only (Mono files are not compatible)
If the audio file(s) on the computer do not meet the above requirements, they will need to be converted using conversion software (such as iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc):
How To Convert Audio Files for Importing
Check the conversion software's documentation for conversion instructions.
Importing WAV Files Into Song Sketch
- Connect a USB cable between the computer and the BR-800.
- On the BR-800, press the MENU button.
- Cursor to "USB," and then press ENTER.
- Cursor to "BACKUP," and then press ENTER. The BR-800 begins to communicate with your computer.
- Windows—a window appears on your computer with the files and folders from the BR-800 memory card. If this window does not appear, click on the Windows (or Start) icon on the bottom-left of your computer screen and then double-click on "My Computer" (or "Computer). Double-click on the BR-800 (or "Removable Disk") icon will be in Devices with Removable Storage section.
- Mac OS X—double-click on the "BR-800" (or "Removable Disk") icon that is added to your computer's desktop.
- Double-click on the "Roland" folder. A SKETCH folder will appear.
- Drag the WAV files(s) directly on top of the SKETCH folder to import them.
- Notes:
- Be sure that the WAV files meet the file format requirements above.
- Caution: Do not change the names or locations of any files or folders. Doing so will cause the BR-800 to no longer read the memory card.
- After the copying has completed, properly disconnect the BR-800 from your computer:
- Windows—Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray to un-mount the USB memory.
- Mac—Drag the Drive icon of the USB memory into the trash in the dock.
- Press EXIT and then ENTER on the BR-800 and then disconnect the USB cable.
Playing the WAV Files in Song Sketch
- On the BR-800, press the Song Sketch button so that SONG SKETCH appears on the screen. If the files do not appear, be sure that the files meet the requirements at the top of this article and also be sure that the files were imported directly into the SKETCH folder and not in any other folder.
- CURSOR up or down to select the WAV file.
- Press PLAY.