Basic Operation Guide; Specifying How Overdubbing Occurs; Setting The Tempo; Sounding A Rhythm - Boss RC-202 Owner's Manual

Specifying How Overdubbing Occurs

You can set the overdub method.
The new performance is layered onto the prerecorded tracks. If
Overdub
overdub is repeated, the next performance is layered on top of the
previous material, allowing you to create an ensemble in a single
(Unlit)
track.
Replace
Tracks with existing recordings are overwritten as new tracks are
recorded over them.
(Lit red)

Setting the Tempo

This specifies the tempo of the rhythm (the tempo that's common to all banks).
Tap Tempo
Press the [TAP TEMPO] button
several times at intervals of the
tempo you want.
Value 40.0–250.0
Returning to the Original Tempo
If you hold down the [TAP TEMPO] button for two seconds or longer, you'll switch
to the tempo that's saved in the bank.
MEMO
By turning the [VALUE] knob while pressing it, you can adjust the value below the
decimal point.

Sounding a Rhythm

In addition to the playback of the two tracks, the RC-202 can play
"rhythms. " If you sound a rhythm at a specified tempo while you
record, it will help you to keep accurate time.
Sounding a Rhythm
Press the [RHYTHM START/STOP] button.
Changing the Rhythm Volume or Settings
5 Make settings as described in "Bank Settings" (p. 12).
5 Long-press the [RHYTHM START/STOP] button.

Recording/Playback/Overdub/Clear

To perform recording, playback, and overdub, press the [ p / t ] button as shown in the diagram.
indicator
Green Phrase exists
Unlit No Phrase
indicator
Red
Recording
Orange
Overdub
Green
Playback
Unlit
Stopped
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Basic Operation Guide

Adjusting the Tempo
1. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to
adjust the tempo.
Loop playback will occur if a phrase exists.
Recording
Recording will start when
you press the [ p / t ] button.
Pressing the [ p / t ] button at
the point you want to loop
will switch to playback.
* Pressing the [ p / t ] button will normally switch the RC-202's
state in the order of recording 0 playback 0 overdub.
However, if desired, you can change this order to
recording 0 overdub 0 playback.
"Parameter Guide" (PDF).
Clear
The track will be cleared.

Setup

You can make bank settings and system settings.
Bank Settings
For each bank, you can make settings for rhythm,
playback method, and external pedals.
System Settings
You can make settings that are common to the entire
RC-202, such as auto-off (automatic power-off ), USB,
and MIDI.

Adjusting the Input Level

This knob adjusts the input level of your
microphone.
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Playback
Play back the loop.
For details, refer to
Stop
Regardless of the timing, pressing the [ q ]
button will stop the track.
Press for two
seconds or
longer
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Overdub
Record additional
layers while
playing back
the loop.