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Boss RC-500 Owner's Manual

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Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How the RC-500 Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Loop Phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording on a Single Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording on Two Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sounding a Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Tempo of Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving a Memory (WRITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the Settings of a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Loop FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the Rhythm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings for the Entire RC-500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input/Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner's Manual
Read this first. It explains the basic things you
need to know in order to use the RC-500.
Parameter Guide
This explains all of the parameters of the RC-500.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the leaflet "USING THE
UNIT SAFELY" and the Owner's Manual (p. 27)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for
immediate reference.
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Connecting a Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backing-Up or Recovering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controlling Devices via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Two RC-500 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To obtain the Parameter Guide
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http://www.boss.info/manuals/
2. Choose "RC-500" as the product name.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RC-500 ........

  • Page 2: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Installing the Batteries Install four alkaline batteries (AA, LR6) in the battery compartment located on the bottom of the unit. * When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully;...
  • Page 3 Getting Ready Connecting the Equipment INST IN jacks (A/MONO, B) OUTPUT jacks (A/MONO, B) Connect your electric guitar/bass or effect unit Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor speakers. to these jacks. If you’re using a mono setup, use only the A/MONO jack. Even sound that is input in stereo is output in mono.

  • Page 4: Top Panel

    Lit blue No phrase Lit red Recording [MENU] button Lit green Playing Lets you make settings that affect the entire RC-500, Lit yellow Overdubbing such as system settings and MIDI settings. Lit white Phrase exists...
  • Page 5 Getting Ready Name / Explanation Name / Explanation WRITE [STOP] switch Press to return to the previous Stops the track that is currently recording/playing/ [EXIT] button screen. overdubbing. Press to confirm an operation. If you long-press the switch (two seconds or longer), the [ENTER] button track is cleared.

  • Page 6: How The Rc-500 Is Organized

    By applying the loop FX, you can change how the loop plays back. Rhythm In addition to the two tracks, the RC-500 can also play a “Rhythm. ” You can record while listening to a rhythm at the tempo you specify.

  • Page 7: Creating A Loop Phrase

    Creating a Loop Phrase Recording on a Single Track Getting ready to record Recording 1. Press the [REC/PLAY] switch to start 1. Connect your guitar or mic. recording. The screen and the REC/PLAY indicator * If a mic is connected, use the [MIC LEVEL] knob to are lit red.

  • Page 8: Recording On Two Tracks

    Creating a Loop Phrase Recording on Two Tracks You can use two tracks to create a single loop phrase. In this example, we explain how to record in the order of “track 1” 0 “track 2. ” Recording Press the [TRACK SELECT] switch to select track 1. (Track 2) 1.

  • Page 9: Record While Listening To The Rhythm Sound

    Creating a Loop Phrase Record While Listening to the Rhythm Sound In addition to the two tracks, the RC-500 can also play a “Rhythm. ” You can record while listening to a rhythm at the tempo you specify. Sounding a Rhythm 5 The specified tempo can be saved as a setting in memory.

  • Page 10: 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 You can erase the data that is saved in a memory, clearing after recording or editing the settings, the recorded that memory to an empty state.

  • Page 11: Editing A Memory

    Editing a Memory Editing the Settings of Tracks 1 and 2 You can specify the volume and playback method for track 1 and track 2. For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). Parameter Explanation Specifies whether to play back normally REVERSE or in reverse.

  • Page 12: Editing The Settings Of A Memory

    By using the assign settings, you can control other parameters at the same Value time as the specified functions when you operate the RC-500’s switches/knobs or a footswitch or expression pedal connected ASSIGN1–8 4. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack.

  • Page 13: Using The Loop Fx

    Editing a Memory Using the Loop FX Specifying the Function of the Switches By applying the loop FX, you can change how the loop As appropriate for your method of use, you can assign plays back. other functions to the [REC/PLAY], [STOP], and [TRACK SELECT] switches.

  • Page 14: Editing The Rhythm Settings

    Editing a Memory Editing the Rhythm Settings For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). * Rhythm parameters can also be edited from the edit screens for a memory. Parameter Expalnation LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the rhythm sound. Specifies the depth of the reverb that is REVERB applied to the rhythm.

  • Page 15: Changing How The Rhythm Starts And Stops

    Editing a Memory Changing How the Rhythm Starts and Stops As appropriate for your recording method or the phrase that you’re recording, you can change the way in which the rhythm starts and stops. 1. In step 3 of p. 14, select “START” and then press the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob. START LOOP START 2.

  • Page 16: Settings For The Entire Rc-500

    5. Press the [MENU] button to return to the play upper limit) in which memories can be EXTENT screen. switched. You can create five types of settings. Refer to “Connecting a Computer via STORAGE USB” (p. 18) Returns the RC-500 to its factory-set F.RESET state (p. 25).

  • Page 17: Input/Output Settings

    Settings for the Entire RC-500 Input/Output Settings Here’s how to make settings such as phantom power on/off, and settings related to the input and output jacks. For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). Parameter Explanation Turns phantom power on/off.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Computer Via Usb

    5 Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data. 5 This might not work correctly for some models of computer. Refer to the BOSS website for details on the operating...

  • Page 19: Backing-Up Or Recovering Data

    3. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to set folder from the computer into the BOSS RC-500 “PREPARING...”. drive. 4. Use a USB cable to connect the RC-500’s USB NOTE port to your computer’s USB port. Do not delete the folders in the BOSS RC-500 drive When a connection with the computer is established, other than when executing the recovery operation.

  • Page 20: Controlling Devices Via Midi

    Setting an external MIDI device to the same tempo as the RC-500 The RC-500’s performance tempo MIDI Clock messages are output from the RC-500 at all times. Set the external MIDI device data is transmitted to external MIDI beforehand so it is ready to receive MIDI Clock and MIDI Start and Stop messages.

  • Page 21: Controlling The Rc-500 From An External Midi Device

    RC-500. Switching memories Switching memories You can switch the RC-500’s memories with Program change messages from external MIDI devices. The RC-500’s memories switch The RC-500 can receive program change messages numbered 1 through 99, corresponding to the simultaneously upon receipt of 99 individual memories 1–99.

  • Page 22: Appendix

    TEMPO.S setting to “ON. ” If MIDI clock is being received via the MIDI IN connector or the USB port, the RC-500 will synchronize its tempo to MIDI clock. Is the RC-500 synchronized via MIDI? If you don’t want to synchronize with an external device, set...

  • Page 23: Error Message List

    “SYS+MEM” to return the RC-500 to its factory DATA DAMAGED settings. DATA READ ERR A problem has occurred with the content of the RC-500’s Consult your Roland dealer or local Roland Service. memory. DATA WRITE ERR Playback is not possible because the recording time or audio file...
  • Page 24 Stop all of these, and then save the memory (p. 10). STOP ALL&SAVE data. Check the format of the audio file. UNSUPPORTED This audio file is unplayable. To import an audio file into the RC-500, use “BOSS FILE TONE STUDIO. ”...

  • Page 25: Restoring The Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)

    Appendix Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in effect when the RC-500 was shipped from the factory, you can also specify the items to be reset. * When you execute “Factory Reset, ” the settings you made will be lost. In advance, back up important data to your computer.

  • Page 26: Main Specifications

    Appendix Main Specifications 44.1 kHz Sampling Frequency 32 bits AD/DA Conversion 32-bit floating point Processing Number of Tracks: 2 Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo) Recording/Playback Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of all memories) 57 Patterns x 2 Variations Rhythm Type 16 types Rhythm Kit...

  • Page 27: Using The Unit Safely

    You may obtain a copy of the License at the copyright owner. https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause • Do not use this product for purposes • Roland, BOSS, and LOOP STATION that could infringe on a copyright are either registered trademarks or held by a third party. We assume no...

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