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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Parameter Guide Memory Settings (LOOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRACK 1–5 . -
Page 2: Memory Settings (Loop)
Memory Settings (LOOP) TRACK 1–5 * You can press the [TRACK] buttons for tracks 1–5 to show the track settings screen for each track. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies conventional playback (OFF) or reverse playback (ON). OFF, ON REVERSE * When REVERSE is set to “ON, ”... - Page 3 Memory Settings (LOOP) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) You can specify the number of measures for each track. When recording along with rhythm sounds or other tracks, it’s convenient to specify the number of measures before you record, so that looping will occur at the specified measure length, even if you don’t operate the switch when you’ve finished recording.
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Page 4: Rec
Memory Settings (LOOP) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Sets whether the sound from each input jack/connector and the rhythm should be inputted MIC 1, 2 to the track (ON) or not (OFF) during recording. INST1 L, R Turn the [1] knob to select the input jack/connector or RHYTHM, and press the [1] knob to INPUT OFF, switch between ON/OFF. -
Page 5: Input Fx
Memory Settings (LOOP) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the length to which LOOP SYNC (p. 3) aligns the beginnings of the material for loop sync. AUTO The length of the first-recorded phrase will be the LOOP LENGTH. LOOP LENGTH 1–25362 Manually specifies the number of measures that will be looped. -
Page 6: Track Fx
Memory Settings (LOOP) TRACK FX BANK A–D Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the FX A–D on/off. OFF, ON FX A–D * When MODE is set to “SINGLE, ” you can turn on only one effect from A–D. BANK A–D Sets the target FX bank for operating and editing. -
Page 7: Rhythm
Memory Settings (LOOP) RHYTHM * You can access the rhythm setting screen by pressing the RHYTHM [EDIT] button. MEMO By executing the Write operation while in the rhythm play-standby or rhythm play condition, you can save/recall the memory as a “rhythm: on” memory. -
Page 8: Name
Memory Settings (LOOP) NAME Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the memory name. Turn the [4] knob to move the cursor to the position at which you want to enter a character. Turn the [3] knob to select a character. NAME Turn Jumps to the beginning of uppercase/lowercase characters, numbers or symbols... -
Page 9: System Settings (Menu)
System Settings (MENU) INPUT SETUP Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Turns phantom power on/off. MIC1 OFF, ON PHANTOM * Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser MIC2 microphones that require phantom power. These parameters set the gain for INST 1 and 2 to match that of the connected devices. INST1 GAIN INST Instruments such as guitars/bass guitars, keyboards, etc. - Page 10 System Settings (MENU) DYNAMICS Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the depth of the compressor that is applied to the audio input from the MIC 1 during loop recording. COMP OFF, 1–100 MIC1 When this is “OFF, ” no compressor effect is applied. (*1) Specifies the depth of the noise suppressor that is applied to the audio input from the MIC 1 0–40–100...
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Page 11: Output
System Settings (MENU) OUTPUT SETUP Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) These parameters select which output levels are adjusted using the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob. Adjusts the MASTER OUT and PHONES OUT. MASTER Adjusts the general output level (MASTER OUT) for MAIN/SUB 1/SUB 2. OUTPUT KNOB PHONES Adjusts the PHONES output level (PHONES OUT). - Page 12 System Settings (MENU) 9 INPUT/RHYTHM Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) MIC 1, 2 Sets whether to output the input and rhythm sounds from MIC 1, 2/INST 1, 2 to MAIN (ON) or INST 1 L, R not (OFF). MAIN (*4) OFF, Use the [1]–[4] knobs to move the cursor, and press the [1]–[4] knobs to switch between ON/ INST 2 L, R...
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Page 13: Mixer
System Settings (MENU) 9 MAIN L, MAIN R, SUB1 L, SUB1 R, SUB2 L, SUB2 R * When STEREO LINK (p. 11) is “ON, ” MAIN, SUB1 and SUB2 are shown. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) OFF, ON Turns equalizer on/off. LO GAIN -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low frequency range. -
Page 14: Ctl Func
System Settings (MENU) CTL FUNC PANEL PLAY 9 TRACK/TRK1–5 Specify the functions of the [TRACK] buttons (tracks 1–5). 9 FX/TRK1–5 Specify the functions of the [FX] buttons (tracks 1–5). PANEL UNDO 9 TRACK/TRK1–5 Specify the functions of the [TRACK] buttons (tracks 1–5) during undo/redo. 9 FX/TRK1–5 Specify the functions of the [FX] buttons (tracks 1–5) during undo/redo. - Page 15 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 TRK1–5 DOUBLE SPEED PUSH DOUBLE SPEED Sets the playback speed to 2x for the specified track. 7 TRK1–5 DOUBLE SPEED (MOMENT) PUSH DOUBLE SPEED The specified track plays back at double speed while you press the button. 7 TRK1–5 TRACK EDIT PUSH TRACK EDIT...
- Page 16 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 TEMPO DOWN PUSH TEMPO HALF Slows the tempo down to 1/2. 7 INPUT FX ON/OFF PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the input FX on/off. 7 TRACK FX ON/OFF PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the track FX on/off. 7 MIC IN MUTE PUSH MUTE ON/OFF...
- Page 17 System Settings (MENU) CTL/EXP 9 CTL1–4 Specify the functions of the footswitch connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP 1 jack or the CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack. PUSH: Functions when the switch is pressed HOLD: Functions when the switch is held down CLICK: Functions when the switch is double-clicked Value...
- Page 18 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 TRK1–5 STOP5 PUSH STOP Stop record/play for the specified track. CLICK CLEAR Clear the specified track. 7 TRK1–5 CLEAR PUSH CLEAR Clear the specified track. 7 TRK1–5 REVERSE PUSH REVERSE Turn reverse play on/off for the specified track. 7 TRK1–5 UNDO/REDO PUSH UNDO...
- Page 19 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 CUR .TRK REC/PLAY4 PUSH REC/PLAY Switch between record/play/overdubbing for the currently selected track. The specified track, long press the switch during recording or playback to Undo, and long press the switch once again to Redo. HOLD UNDO, CLEAR Long press the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
- Page 20 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 CUR .TRK MARK SET2 PUSH MARK SET Sets a mark at the overdubbing state for the currently selected track. HOLD MARK CLEAR Deletes the mark that was set for the currently selected track. 7 CUR .TRK MARK CLEAR PUSH MARK CLEAR Deletes the mark that was set for the currently selected track.
- Page 21 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 INPUT FX CUR PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the input FX on/off for the currently selected. 7 TRACK FX PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the track FX on/off. 7 TRACK FX A–D PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the track FX A–D on/off for the currently selected FX bank. 7 TRACK FX CUR PUSH FX ON/OFF...
- Page 22 System Settings (MENU) 9 EXP1, 2 Specify the functions of an expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP 1 jack or the CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) No function is assigned. TRK1–5 LEVEL1 Control the “PLAY LEVEL” (p. 2) of the specified track in the range of 0–200. Control the level of the specified track in the range of 0–”maximum value, ”...
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Page 23: Assign
System Settings (MENU) ASSIGN The ASSIGN settings are stored in memory . Execute the write operation to save these settings to each memory . NOTE ASSIGN1–16 Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) OFF, ON Specifies whether assignments will be used (ON/OFF). Specify the controller (source) that will control the target. - Page 24 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) CUR.TRK REVERSE Turn reverse play on/off for the currently selected track. CUR.TRK UN/RED Undo/redo recording or the most recent overdubbing for the currently selected track. Switches to the recording state set by the mark for the currently selected track. CUR.TRK M.BACK If a mark has not been set, the track switches to the post-recording state.
- Page 25 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) IN FX AA–DD S.RATE Controls the input FX A-A through D-D “STEP RATE. ” IN FX AA–DD S.MAX Controls the input FX A-A through D-D “STEP MAX. ” IN FX CR Turn the input FX on/off for the currently selected. IN FX CR CTL Controls the parameters according to the currently selected input FX type.
- Page 26 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) T FX AA–DD S.RATE Controls the track FX A-A through D-D “STEP RATE. ” T FX AA–DD S.MAX Controls the track FX A-A through D-D “STEP MAX. ” T FX CR Turn the track FX on/off for the currently selected. T FX CR CTL Controls the parameters according to the currently selected track FX type.
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Page 27: Usb
Choose this if you want to use the generic USB driver provided by your computer’s GENERIC operating system. Choose this if you want to use a USB driver downloaded from the BOSS website. MODE In order to use the RC-505mk2 with the “VENDOR” setting, you must download the driver from the following URL and install it on your computer. -
Page 28: Midi
System Settings (MENU) MIDI Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the receive channel for messages (control changes) that switch memories or 1–16 control the RC-505mk2. RX CH RHYTHM 1–10–16 Specifies the receive channel for note messages that play the rhythm. Sets the channel for receiving note messages used by the HARMONIST and VOCODER 1–16 VOICE... -
Page 29: Setup
System Settings (MENU) SETUP Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) CONTRAST 1–5–10 Adjusts the display contrast. Specifies the play screen that will be immediately after start-up. DISPLAY MODE MEMORY NUMBER TRACK STATUS LOOP TRACKS LOOP STATUS LOOP LEVEL INPUT FX TRACK FX Specifies how the loop indicators will be shown. - Page 30 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) TR FX A–D SW Turn the track FX A–D on/off for the currently selected FX bank. TR FX A–D TYPE Switches the track FX A–D type for the currently selected FX bank. TR FX A–D PRM1–4 Controls the track FX A–D parameters 1–4 for the currently selected FX bank.
- Page 31 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) INST2-L, R EQ LO G INST2-L, R EQ HI G INST2-L, R EQ LM F INST2-L, R EQ LM Q INST2-L, R EQ LM G INST2-L, R EQ HM F Controls the respective parameters for INPUT, EQ and INST 2 L, R. INST2-L, R EQ HM Q INST2-L, R EQ HM G INST2-L, R EQ LVL...
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Page 32: Factory Reset
System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) SUB2-L, R EQ LO G SUB2-L, R EQ HI G SUB2-L, R EQ LM F SUB2-L, R EQ LM Q SUB2-L, R EQ LM G SUB2-L, R EQ HM F Controls the respective parameters for OUTPUT, EQ and SUB 2 L, R. SUB2-L, R EQ HM Q SUB2-L, R EQ HM G KNOB FUNC... -
Page 33: Input Fx/Track Fx List
Input FX/Track FX List Parameters indicated by the “ ” symbol can be controlled by the [INPUT FX]/[TRACK FX] knobs. About step sequences This function changes the effects according to the settings of each step (maximum of 16 steps). You can also change effects in sync with loop performance. - Page 34 Input FX/Track FX List FLANGER RING.MOD Produces a metallic resonance reminiscent of a jet airplane taking off and landing. Gives a metallic character to the sound, creating the impression that the sound is going out of focus. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value...
- Page 35 Input FX/Track FX List SLOW GEAR HRM MANUAL This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). Adds a harmony to match the value set for the “KEY. ” Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) These parameters select the type of harmony. Sets the effect’s sensitivity when SENS 0–50–100...
- Page 36 Input FX/Track FX List VOCODER PREAMP Vocoder sound that uses the audio input to modulate the sound of the track you Simulates the characteristics of a guitar amplifier. specify. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) JC-120, Sets the input or track (TRACK NATURAL CLEAN, 1–5) that will be used as the basis...
- Page 37 Input FX/Track FX List DYNAMICS AUTO PAN Makes the volume more consistent, and produces a more evenly balanced low- Cyclically varies the stereo position (panning) of the sound. frequency range. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) 4MEAS, 2MEAS, Sets the rate of change in the pan RATE...
- Page 38 Input FX/Track FX List VIBRATO DELAY This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound, giving the sound greater depth or creating special effects. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) 4MEAS, 2MEAS, 1–200–2000 ms, ˇ–`...
- Page 39 Input FX/Track FX List MOD DELAY TWIST This is a delay with a pleasant chorus-type effect added to the delay repeats. Produces an aggressive sense of rotation. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) 1–200–2000 ms, ˇ–` Selects how the rotation should stop when the effect is TIME Sets the delay time.
- Page 40 Input FX/Track FX List CHORUS GATE REVERB In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its and breadth.
- Page 41 Input FX/Track FX List Types available only for Track FX BEAT SCATTER The track will be scrubbed in time with the beat. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) TYPE P1–4 Sets the type of scrub playback. THRU, ª–¸–` LENGTH Sets the length of scrub playback. BEAT REPEAT Plays the track repeatedly in time with the beat.
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Page 42: Rhythm Pattern List
Rhythm Pattern List GENRE PATTERN BEAT GENRE PATTERN BEAT GENRE PATTERN BEAT SWING1 16BEAT1 SIDE STICK SWING2 16BEAT2 BOSSA SWING3 16BEAT3 BRUSH1 BRUSH2 SIDE STICK1 16BEAT4 CONGA 8BEAT SIDE STICK2 8BEAT R&B CONGA 16BEAT SIDE STICK3 SWING1 ACOUSTIC CONGA 4BEAT SHUFFLE1 SWING2 SOFT ROCK... - Page 43 Rhythm Pattern List GENRE PATTERN BEAT GENRE PATTERN BEAT GENRE PATTERN BEAT 8BEAT1 BOSSA1 2/4 TRIPLE 8BEAT2 BOSSA2 8BEAT3 SAMBA1 3/4 TRIPLE 8BEAT4 SAMBA2 8BEAT5 BOOGALOO 4/4 TRIPLE 8BEAT6 MERENGUE BD 8BEAT PUNK 16BEAT1 REGGAE BD 16BEAT WORLD 16BEAT2 LATIN ROCK1 BD SHUFFLE 16BEAT3 LATIN ROCK2...
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How to switch from play to pause
To switch from play to pause (stop) on the Boss RC-505 mkII, press the PLAY/STOP switch for the currently selected track.
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