Setting The Time Signature; What Is Loop Quantize - Boss RC-20 Owner's Manual

Setting the time signature

If you are recording a phrase with a time signature of other than 4/4, set the
correct time signature before recording.
* It is not possible to change the time signature after recording.
* It is not possible to set a time signature whose denominator is anything other than 4.
1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select the phrase track you wish to record.
2. Press and hold the TAP TEMPO button for two seconds or longer.
The indicator will blink, then go out, and you will be able to set the time signature.
3. Press the TAP TEMPO button as many times as the time signature you wish
to set.
4. When you have finished setting the time signature, the indicator will blink,
and you will automatically return to the state in which you can make tempo
settings.

What is Loop Quantize?

The timing at which you stop recording the phrase is very important in order to
create an accurately looped phrase. When using devices other than the RC-20, it
was necessary to become skilled at operating the pedal, through much practice.
The RC-20, however, has a new Loop Quantize function that automatically corrects
the length of the phrase by referring to the information in the Tempo settings so
that an accurately looped phrase can be created even if recording is stopped at a
slightly inaccurate timing.
fig.10-5
Without LOOP QUANTIZE
Phrase
Loop Phrase
* Loop Quantize is valid only when you have set the tempo before recording (the LOOP
QUANTIZE indicator will be lit). If you have not set the tempo before recording, or
during overdubbing, the Loop Quantize function is not active (LOOP QUANTIZE
indicator extinguished).
About the tempo and time signature
LOOP QUANTIZE
Phrase
Loop Phrase
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