Getting Ready; Panel Descriptions - Boss Loop Station RC-5 Reference Manual

Getting Ready

Panel Descriptions

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Name
Display
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2 [MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL] knob
3 RHYTHM [TEMPO] button
4 RHYTHM [ON/OFF] button
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[SETUP] button
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[MEMORY] button
By pressing the [SETUP] button and [MEMORY] button simultaneously, you can save a memory (write) or erase (clear) memory data.
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OUTPUT jacks A (MONO), B
8 STOP/MEMORY SHIFT jack
9 INPUT jacks A (MONO), B
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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
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).
Play screen
Pressing
Turning Selects a parameter or changes a value.
When editing
Pressing Specifies the parameter to edit. Alternatively, confirms an operation.
Turn while pressing
Press to specify the tempo of the rhythm.
You can also set the tempo by pressing the button at the desired interval (tap tempo).
The rhythm switches on (lit)/off (unlit)/ready to play rhythm (blink) each time you press the button.
You can record while listening to a rhythm at the tempo you specify.
Long press the button (two seconds or longer) to select rhythm settings mode.
Lets you make settings that affect the entire RC-5 (the function of a footswitch or expression pedal
connected to this unit, and system settings).
Lets you make settings related to loop playback and recording, rhythm settings, and memory name
settings.
If the track of the selected memory is already recorded, the button is lit green.
Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor speakers.
If you're using a mono setup, use only the A (MONO) jack. Even sound that is input in stereo is
output in mono.
* The OUTPUT A (MONO) jack doubles as the power switch. Power to the unit is turned on when you
plug into the OUTPUT A (MONO) jack; the power is turned off when the cable is unplugged. When
you are not using the unit, pull the plug out of the OUTPUT A (MONO) jack.
Connect a separately sold footswitch or expression pedal to this jack.
This lets you control a variety of functions: you can use a footswitch to stop recording/playback/
overdubbing or to switch memories, and you can use an expression pedal to operate various
parameters.
& "Settings for the Entire RC-5 / CONTROL" (p. 13)
Connect your guitar/bass or effect unit to these jacks.
* Use the A (MONO) jack and B jack when connecting a stereo-output effects unit. Use only the A
(MONO) jack if you're using a mono source.
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Switches between selecting a memory and adjusting the volume of the
track (LOOP LEVEL).
Changes a value in larger steps.
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