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The following article will guide through importing an MP3 or WAV file into the BR-80’s LIVE REC mode.
A. Setting The BR-80 into USB "Storage" Mode:
- Press the MENU button.
- Cursor to "Function" and then press ENTER.
- Cursor to "USB" and then press ENTER.
- Use the dial to specify "STORAGE" and then press ENTER.
A message will appear: "Please restart to change the USB mode." - Press ENTER.
- Power off the BR-80 and then turn the power back on.
B. Importing Your MP3 Files into the BR-80’s LIVE REC Mode:
- Connect a USB cable to the BR-80 and your computer. A window will appear on your computer showing the contents of the BR-80’s memory card.
Note: If a window does not appear:
[ Windows ]
Click on the Windows (or Start) icon on the bottom left of the screen, click on “Computer” and then click on the “BR-80 EBAND” drive in “Devices with Removable Storage.”
[ Mac ]
Double-click on the "BR-80 EBAND" drive on your desktop. - Open the “ROLAND” folder.
- Open the “LIVEREC” folder. Any existing audio files in the LIVE REC mode of the BR-80 will appear in the window.
- Drag your MP3 or WAV file into the LIVEREC folder.
NOTE: Do not place any folders inside the LIVEREC folder. Only place the individual MP3 or WAV files themselves. - Properly eject the BR-80 from your computer as follows:
[ Windows ]
Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray to un-mount the USB memory and then disconnect the USB memory from your computer.
[ Mac ]
Drag the Drive icon of the USB memory into the trash in the dock and then remove the USB memory from your computer. - Disconnect the USB cable from the BR-80.