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Boss Loop Station RC-5 Reference Manual

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Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How the RC-5 Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Record While Listening to the Rhythm Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Sounding a Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the Tempo of Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Saving a Memory (WRITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Erasing Data from a Memory (CLEAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Editing the Settings of a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Editing the Rhythm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MEMORY parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SETUP parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the RC-5 and Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Backing-Up or Recovering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting Two RC-5 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Reference Manual Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Panel Descriptions .

  • Page 2: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Panel Descriptions Name Explanation Shows various information of the RC-5. During recording/playback/overdubbing, the color of the screen changes according to the status. Lit blue No phrase Display Lit red Recording Lit green Playing Lit yellow Overdubbing Lit white Phrase exists Turning Selects a memory (01–99) or adjusts the volume of the track (LOOP LEVEL).

  • Page 3: How The Rc-5 Is Organized

    Getting Ready Name Explanation This pedal switches you between phrase recording, playback, and overdubbing. Press the pedal twice in succession to stop playback. 5 Hold down the pedal two seconds or longer during playback or overdubbing to Undo (cancel the recording or the last overdubbing).

  • Page 4: Connecting The Equipment

    Getting Ready Connecting the Equipment AC adaptor Footswitch Expression pedal Guitar External MIDI device Computer Guitar amplifier 5 To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. 5 Use only the specified expression pedal (FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, and Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

  • Page 5: Creating A Loop Phrase

    Creating a Loop Phrase Recording Getting ready to record Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select a memory. Memory Screen Status Blue Empty track Memory name White Track contains data Memory number Basic operation Recording Playback Overdubbing Screen: Lit red Screen: Lit green Screen: Lit yellow Record your guitar...

  • Page 6: Record While Listening To The Rhythm Sound

    Creating a Loop Phrase Record While Listening to the Rhythm Sound In addition to the track, the RC-5 can also play a “Rhythm. ” By recording while you listen to a rhythm at the tempo you’ve specified, you can record at an accurate tempo.

  • Page 7: Saving A Memory

    Saving a Memory Saving a Memory (WRITE) Erasing Data from a Memory (CLEAR) If you select a different memory or turn off the power after You can erase the data that is saved in a memory, clearing that recording or editing the settings, the recorded content or edited memory to an empty state.

  • Page 8: Editing A Memory

    Editing a Memory Editing the Settings of a Memory Editing the Rhythm Settings * Rhythm parameters can also be edited from the edit screens for Here’s how to edit the settings of each memory. a memory. Select the memory that you want to edit. Select the memory for which you want to edit the rhythm settings.

  • Page 9: Memory Parameters

    Editing a Memory MEMORY Parameters LOOP Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies conventional playback (OFF) or reverse playback (ON). OFF, ON REVERSE * When REVERSE is set to “ON, ” you won’t be able to switch to overdubbing after a recording has been completed.
  • Page 10 Editing a Memory RHYTHM Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) LEVEL 0–100–200 Adjusts the volume of the rhythm. REVERB 0–30–100 Adjusts the depth of the reverb applied to the rhythm. Selects the rhythm pattern. PATTERN SimpleBeat1–4, GrooveBeat1–7, Rock1–4, Funk1–4, Shuffle1–5, Swing1–5, SideStick1–5, PercusBeat1–4, LatinBeat1–4, Conga1–3, Bossa1–2, Samba1–2, DanceBeat1–4, Metronome1–4, Blank A, B VARIATION...
  • Page 11 Editing a Memory NAME Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the memory name. * Maximum of 12 characters Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to move the cursor to the position at which you want to enter a character, and then press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob. NAME Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select a character, and then press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob.

  • Page 12: Settings For The Entire Rc-5 (Setup)

    Settings for the Entire RC-5 (SETUP) Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to select the parameter that you want to edit, and press the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob. DISP CONT Turn the [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob to change the value. Press the [SETUP] button. The SETUP screen appears.
  • Page 13 Settings for the Entire RC-5 (SETUP) CONTROL Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specify the functions of the pedal switch, and a footswitch (CTL1, CTL2) connected to the STOP/MEMORY SHIFT jack. Switch between record/play/overdubbing for track. TRK REC/PLY Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during playback or overdubbing to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo.
  • Page 14 Settings for the Entire RC-5 (SETUP) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) This sets the functions that are controlled when a control change message (controller numbers 80–87) is received from an external MIDI device. No function is assigned. TRK PLY/STP Switch between play/stop for track. TRK CLEAR Clear the track.
  • Page 15 Settings for the Entire RC-5 (SETUP) MIDI Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the receive channel for messages (control changes) that switch memories or RX CTL CH 1–16 control the RC-5. Specifies MIDI omni mode. Messages will be received only on the channel specified by the RX CTL CH setting. OMNI Messages are received via all MIDI channels, regardless of the RX CTL CH settings.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Computer Via Usb

    In the BOSS RC-5 drive, delete the “ROLAND” folder, and then copy the backed-up “ROLAND” folder from the computer into the BOSS RC-5 drive. NOTE Do not delete the folders in the BOSS RC-5 drive other than when executing the recovery operation. Eject the USB drive. Windows...

  • Page 17: Controlling Devices Via Midi

    Controlling Devices via MIDI Connection MIDI cables are connected to these connectors as needed. Connector Explanation Receives messages from another MIDI device. MIDI IN Transmits messages from this device. MIDI OUT To make these connections, use TRS/MIDI connecting cables (sold separately: BMIDI-5-35).

  • Page 18: Controlling The Rc-5 From An External Midi Device

    Controlling Devices via MIDI Controlling the RC-5 from an External MIDI Device Overview Explanation Receiving tempo data and data for starting and stopping playback Setting the RC-5 to the same tempo as an external MIDI device The RC-5 will synchronize to Make settings on your external MIDI device so that it will transmit MIDI Clock and MIDI Start/Stop the tempo of MIDI Clock data data.

  • Page 19: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Items to Check Action Problems with sound Is the RC-5 properly connected to other Check the connections to other devices (p. 4). devices? Is the power to the connected amp or mixer not turned on, or is the volume Check the settings for connected devices.

  • Page 20: Error Message List

    Stop all of these, and then save the memory (p. 7). STOP ALL&SAVE unsaved data. Check the format of the audio file. UNSUPPORTED FILE This audio file is unplayable. To import an audio file into the RC-5, use “BOSS TONE STUDIO. ”...

  • Page 21: Restoring The Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)

    Appendix Restoring the Factory Default Settings Changing the Battery (Factory Reset) Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in effect when the RC-5 was shipped from the factory, you can also specify the items to be reset. * When you execute “Factory Reset, ”...

  • Page 22: Main Specifications

    Appendix Main Specifications Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz AD/DA Conversion 32 bits Processing 32-bit floating point Number of Tracks: 1 Recording/Playback Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo) Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of All memories) Rhythm Type 57 Patterns x 2 Variations Rhythm Kit...

  • Page 23: Important Notes

    You may obtain a copy of the License at https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause • Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor. • Roland, BOSS, and LOOP STATION are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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