I just got a Boss BR-864 and I am having problems with getting started. I want to incorporate drums sounds into the track first, but I can't seem to figure out how to do it. One would think that this would be easy, but of course not.

Anyway, I have tried playing along with a preset drum pattern while recording and the only thing that records is what I am playing.

Then, the tempo of my song changes pretty rapidly, and it's not double/half of the previous tempo. How can I change the tempo approximately 3 times and still maintain a smooth transition throughout the song.

I have tried stopping and then setting the new tempo, but turns out to be guess work and I always fail at my guesses...LOL.

Any help will be appreciated.

Rosco