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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections
entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (separate sheet).
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to
feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual
should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
* The "Mini Guide" on the back of the RC-20XL provides a simple
explanation of use. You can use it as a reminder of operational
procedures.
Main Uses
Here are some ways in which the RC-20XL can be used. You can use your own creativity to come
up with other ways to enjoy using the RC-20XL.
■ "Sound On Sound" performance
New "sound on sound" possibilities let you combine performances not only
of guitar, but also vocals, percussion, and drum pads....................................................
■ Create loop phrases
You can record phrases from a sampling CD or MD, and overdub guitar or vocals. ......
■ Switch loops while you perform live
Multiple R&B or techno phrase loops can be stored, and selected successively
while you perform (Phrase Shift). ....................................................................................
■ As a phrase trainer
Play your guitar while playing back phrases recorded from a CD or MD ..................
Practice at a different tempo without changing the pitch...............................................
Erase the guitar solo or vocal when recording, to create "minus-one" data for
practicing (Center Cancel) .................................................................................................
■ As a backing device
Phrase trainer with a pedal that lets you start/stop or select phrases
(One-shot Playback)..............................................................................................................
■ Special effects during a live performance
Reverse-playback of a recorded phrase.............................................................................
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- Page 1 You can use it as a reminder of operational procedures. Main Uses Here are some ways in which the RC-20XL can be used. You can use your own creativity to come up with other ways to enjoy using the RC-20XL. ■ “Sound On Sound” performance New “sound on sound”...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Recording a guitar or vocal performance to create a loop phrase ... 12 Recording a phrase from CD/MD to create a loop phrase ... 14 Playing/overdubbing along with a saved phrase... 18 Using the RC-20XL for practicing—Phrase Trainer ... 20 Creating minus-one data ... 20 Practicing at a different tempo... 21 Playing back in various ways ... -
Page 3: Main Features
Main features ■ Simple and reliable loop play The new “loop quantize” function automatically adjusts the timing of the loop end. This makes it easy for anyone to create looped phrases of an accurate length. ■ Up to 16 minutes of extended phrase recording You can save up to eleven different loop phrases for a total of 16 minutes of recording. -
Page 4: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.02-01 LEVEL Knob This knob adjusts the play volume of the phrase. * This knob does not adjust the input level from the INST/MIC/AUX IN jacks or the volume of the guide tone. GUIDE Knob This knob adjusts the volume of the guide tone that sounds according to the tempo while a phrase is being recorded or played. - Page 5 MIC Knob This knob adjusts the input level from the MIC jack. INST Knob This knob adjusts the input level from the INST jack. PEAK Indicator This indicator will light when the level of the input is excessively high. REVERSE Button Turn this button on (indicator lit) when you want the phrase to play back in reverse (p.
- Page 6 Panel Descriptions fig.02-02 POWER Indicator This indicator will light when the power is on. * When the batteries run down, the POWER indicator will become dim. When this occurs, please replace them with new batteries. REC Indicator This indicator will light during recording. PLAY Indicator This indicator will light while a phrase is playing.
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Page 7: Rear Panel
Rear Panel fig.02-03 INST Jack A guitar or other instrument can be connected to this jack. MIC Jack Accepts connection of a microphone. Used when you wish to record a vocal or instrumental performance via a microphone. AUX IN Jack Connect to the headphones jack of a CD or PHRASE SHIFT Jack If you wish to use a pedal to switch the... -
Page 8: Installing Batteries
Installing batteries Insert the included batteries as shown in the diagram, being careful to observe the correct polarity. fig.03-01 • Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing. •... -
Page 9: Making Connections
Making connections fig.04-01 Electric guitar Microphone Headphones (Stereo miniature * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. -
Page 10: Turning The Power On/Off
Making connections * Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to amp. This can be remedied by: 1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s). 2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers. 3. Lowering volume levels. * If the amp and microphone are close together, the sound played back from the amp may be picked up by the microphone. -
Page 11: Important
Important <Caution when turning off the power> Before you turn off the power, make sure that the following conditions are met. All saved data may be lost if the power is turned off inappropriately. • You must not be playing/recording/overdubbing a phrase (The REC, PLAY, and OVERDUB indicators must not be lit) •... -
Page 12: Recording A Guitar Or Vocal Performance To Create A Loop Phrase
Recording a guitar or vocal performance to create a loop phrase On the RC-20XL, the process of recording an additional performance while a recorded performance plays back is called overdubbing. The performance from an instrument or microphone connected to the INST jack or MIC jack can be recorded to create a loop phrase. - Page 13 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an empty phrase track 1–11. If there are any empty phrase tracks, both the LOOP PHRASE and ONE SHOT PHRASE indicators remain off. If there are no empty phrase tracks, or when the LOOP PHRASE and ONE SHOT PHRASE indicators flash, indicating that the memory is full, delete any unnecessary phrases to free up some memory (p.
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Page 14: Recording A Phrase From Cd/Md To Create A Loop Phrase
Recording a phrase from CD/MD to create a loop phrase You can create a loop phrase by recording a performance from a CD or MD connected to the AUX IN jack. For example, you can record phrases from a sampling CD and overdub guitar or vocal onto it, or even record an entire song from an audio CD and use it for practicing. - Page 15 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an empty phrase track 1–11. If there are any empty phrase tracks, both the LOOP PHRASE and ONE SHOT PHRASE indicators remain off. If there are no empty phrase tracks, or when the LOOP PHRASE and ONE SHOT PHRASE indicators flash, indicating that the memory is full, delete any unnecessary phrases to free up some memory (p.
- Page 16 Recording a phrase from CD/MD to create a loop phrase 5. To have recording start simultaneously with playback of a CD or MD, set the AUTO START button to ON (with the indicator lit). When AUTO START button is on, stop the CD/MD player for now, and put it in playback-ready mode.
- Page 17 We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit. • Use of the Sound Library for RC-20XL (Sample Phrase CD) supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
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Page 18: Playing/Overdubbing Along With A Saved Phrase
Playing/overdubbing along with a saved phrase fig.06-02 5, 6 1. Select a phrase track 2. Select the recording method 3. Adjust the recording level 4. (Adjust the tempo) 5. Start playback 6. Start/stop overdubbing 7. Stop playback 8. (Save the phrase) 1. - Page 19 3. Turn the MIC knob or INST knob to adjust the recording level. 4. If necessary, press the TAP TEMPO button several times to set the tempo. You can also set the tempo by pressing the right pedal instead of the TAP TEMPO button.
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Page 20: Using The Rc-20Xl For Practicing-Phrase Trainer
Using the RC-20XL for practicing— When recording a song from CD or MD, you can erase vocals or guitar solos that locate at the center of the sound field. This function makes it easy to create “minus-one” data for practicing. -
Page 21: Practicing At A Different Tempo
* For details on changing the tempo, refer to “Setting the tempo” (p. 33). * It is not possible to adjust the tempo beyond a certain limit. If you wish to keep the modified tempo, save the phrase (p. 29). Using the RC-20XL for practicing—Phrase Trainer... -
Page 22: Playing Back In Various Ways
Playing back in various ways Playing a phrase only once Phrases saved to Phrase Tracks 1–11 are initially set to loop playback (with the LOOP PHRASE indicator lit), but you can switch the phrase settings to one-shot playback by holding down the SHIFT (EXIT) button and pressing the LOOP/ONE SHOT (AUTO START) button. -
Page 23: Selecting The Method Of Stopping Playback (Stop Mode)
Selecting the Method of Stopping Playback (Stop Mode) Phrases stops playing immediately when the right pedal is pressed during playback of the phrase, but you can set the phrase to stop playing after fading out or after the end of the phrase is reached. You can use this function for natural-sounding fadeouts and to simplify stopping playback right at the end of the phrase. -
Page 24: Using The Pedal To Switch Phrases (Phrase Shift)
Playing back in various ways Using the pedal to switch phrases While a phrase is playing, you can press a pedal switch connected to the PHRASE SHIFT jack to switch to the phrase track of the following number. It is convenient to store the phrases in consecutive phrase tracks according to the order in which you intend to perform them. -
Page 25: When Connecting Two Fs-5U
• When you switch to a phrase set to One-Shot Playback, the phrase is played to the end, and then playback stops. • If you use Phrase Shift during One-Shot Playback, the phrase is played to the end, then the unit switches to the next phrase. The unit may not switch to the next phrase if you carry out Phrase Shift while the end of the phrase is approaching. -
Page 26: Play Back A Phrase Backward (Reverse Playback)
Playing back in various ways Play back a phrase backward Playing a recorded phrase from the end toward the beginning is called “reverse playback.” The result is similar to playing a tape in reverse. By pressing the REVERSE button, lighting its indicator, you can use reverse playback. To return to normal playback, extinguish the indicator. - Page 27 MEMO...
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Page 28: Saving Or Deleting A Phrase
Saving or deleting a phrase About memory The memory of the RC-20XL is divided into two areas: phrase tracks 1–11 and temporary memory. fig.08-01 Memory Temporary memory Phrase tracks A phrase that you record or overdub is first stored in temporary memory. -
Page 29: Saving A Phrase
1. Press the WRITE button, getting the indicator to start flashing. The RC-20XL will be ready to save. * To copy the data, select the copy-source phrase track, and press the WRITE button. 2. Use the PHRASE SELECT knob to select the unused or empty track. - Page 30 Saving or deleting a phrase <CAUTION> • Never turn off the RC-20XL’s power while the WRITE indicator or the EXIT indicator is lit. Doing so will cause all data saved in the phrase tracks to be lost. • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit.
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Page 31: Erasing A Saved Phrase (Delete)
The indicator will be lit while the data is being deleted, and will go out when the deletion is complete. Never turn off the RC-20XL’s power while the WRITE indicator or the EXIT indicator is lit. Doing so will cause all data saved in the phrase tracks to be lost. -
Page 32: About The Tempo And Time Signature
About the tempo and time signature The RC-20XL allows you to set the tempo and time signature separately for each phrase. These settings also determine how the guide tone will play, and how loop quantization will occur. This means that if the tempo and time signature are correctly set before recording, it will be easy to create a correct loop phrase. -
Page 33: Setting The Tempo
Setting the tempo If you are recording a performance from an instrument or microphone connected to the INST or MIC jacks, set the tempo before recording. You can change the tempo for playing back the stored phrase. * If you change the playback tempo, then store the phrase, the modified tempo will be stored. If you do not save it, the tempo change will be lost. -
Page 34: Setting The Time Signature
About the tempo and time signature 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. -
Page 35: About The Guide Tone
About the guide tone A guide tone will sound while you are playing or recording a phrase. fig.10-01 Changing the sound of the guide tone The volume of the guide tone can be adjusted with the GUIDE knob. If you do not wish to hear the guide tone, turn the GUIDE knob to the OFF position. If you wish to change the sound of the guide tone, hold down the SHIFT (EXIT) button and press the GUIDE SELECT (TAP TEMPO) button several times. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power does not turn on • Is an amp or speaker connected to the OUTPUT jack? ➔ If you are using batteries, the power will not turn on unless an amp or speaker is connected to the OUTPUT jack. Check the connections (p. - Page 37 Recorded a short phrase, but the length of the phrase has changed ➔ The minimum length of time required for a loop phrase is approximately 1.5 seconds. If the phrase you’ve recorded is shorter than that, the length is automatically multiplied by a factor of two, four, eight, or more until it reaches an acceptable length.
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Page 38: Specifications
1.2 kg / 2 lbs 11 oz (including batteries) Accessories Owner’s Manual Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”) Dry battery (AA type) x 6 Sound Library for RC-20XL (Sample Phrase CD) Options AC Adaptor (PSA-series) Foot Switch (FS-5U) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms... -
Page 39: Index
Index AUTO START ... 13, 16, 21 Batteries ... 8 CENTER CANCEL ... 15, 20 Clear ... 17, 19, 28 Connections ... 9 Delete ... 31 Erasing Data saved in the phrase tracks ... 31 Only the phrase in temporary memory 28 FLAT AMP SIMULATE ... - Page 40 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.