You can create patterns in the BR-1180 using a method similar to drum machine programming. Use the following procedure to create a pattern:
1. Press RHYTHM/LOOP [EDIT].
2. Cursor to PTN, then press ENTER.
3. Use the CURSORS and TIME/VALUE dial to set the rhythm patterns measure, count and time signature.
4. Press [REC].
5. Press [PLAY]. After a one-measure count-in, recording begins.
6. Play the drum kit by pressing the TRACK buttons:
[1] Kick
[2] Snare
[3] Closed Hi Hat
[4] Open Hi Hat
[5] Low Tom
[6] Mid Tom
[7] High Tom
[8] Crash Cymbal
[9/10] Ride Cymbal
[V-TRACK]+[1] Kick 2
[V-TRACK]+[2] Snare 2
[V-TRACK]+[3] Claves
[V-TRACK]+[4] Cow Bell
[V-TRACK]+[5] High Q
[V-TRACK]+[6] Metronome (Click)
[V-TRACK]+[7] Metronome (Bell)
7. Press STOP.
8. Press PLAY to hear your pattern.
1. Press RHYTHM/LOOP [EDIT].
2. Cursor to PTN, then press ENTER.
3. Use the CURSORS and TIME/VALUE dial to set the rhythm patterns measure, count and time signature.
4. Press [REC].
5. Press [PLAY]. After a one-measure count-in, recording begins.
6. Play the drum kit by pressing the TRACK buttons:
[1] Kick
[2] Snare
[3] Closed Hi Hat
[4] Open Hi Hat
[5] Low Tom
[6] Mid Tom
[7] High Tom
[8] Crash Cymbal
[9/10] Ride Cymbal
[V-TRACK]+[1] Kick 2
[V-TRACK]+[2] Snare 2
[V-TRACK]+[3] Claves
[V-TRACK]+[4] Cow Bell
[V-TRACK]+[5] High Q
[V-TRACK]+[6] Metronome (Click)
[V-TRACK]+[7] Metronome (Bell)
7. Press STOP.
8. Press PLAY to hear your pattern.