If you own or use a Boss Dr. Rhythm Section DR-5 then this is the place for you. Here you can get help from fellow users of a great machine. The discussion here is not limited to the use of the DR-5. Messages on any related subject, such as home recording, live performance, music software, MIDI etc. are welcome.
If you have a question it is probably worth using the Search facility to check the archives first. A lot of ground has been covered and a lot of questions have already been answered in previous posts. If you need a manual you can download one from the Roland web site. There is also a FAQ.
... The ChkSum calculation is used to ensure that data blocks arrive correctly (i.e. without corruption in transit). The implication here is that the Alesis
Do you need to use a pc to program/sync all the channels up, to say start a song(dr5) with a patch change(vampire). I dont have the MIDI footswitch for the
Hi, I've recently linked my DR-5 to another MIDI device (Alesis DM5) and every time I use the DM5 to trigger sounds, I get a ChkSum 5C:00 on the DR-5. Does
LOL, now comes the fun part of programming your MIDI Remote Devices maps in Cubase to map out your DR-5 buttons to your favorite VSTi sampler. Fun stuff. ...