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Boss RC-505 MKII Owner's Manual

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Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phantom Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching Between Play Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Input/Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Recording on a Single Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording on Multiple Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recording with Input FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Saving a Memory (WRITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Erasing Data from a Memory (CLEAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Editing the Settings of a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Editing the Track Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Editing the Rhythm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Editing the Input FX/Track FX Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Owner's Manual
(this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to
use the RC-505mkll.
Parameter Guide
(download from the Web)
This explains all of the parameters of the RC-505mkll.
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. 2)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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Backing Up or Recovering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Two RC-505mkll Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
To obtain the Parameter Guide
Enter the following URL on your computer.
https://www .boss .info/manuals/
Choose "RC-505mkll" as the product name.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the RC-505mkll. Enter the following URL on your computer. https://www .boss .info/manuals/ Parameter Guide (download from the Web) This explains all of the parameters of the RC-505mkll.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    Licensed under the MIT license https://opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php • Roland, BOSS, and LOOP STATION are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered...

  • Page 3: How The Rc-505Mkll Is Organized

    How the RC-505mkll Is Organized Memory 99 Memory 01 Input FX Track 1 Track FX Track 2 Track 3 FX banks A–D FX banks A–D Track 4 Track 5 Rhythm System settings Track Memory Tracks are used for recording and playing back audio from a The settings for tracks 1–5 together with the input FX/track FX and microphone or a musical instrument.

  • Page 4: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Top Panel INPUT FX [INPUT FX] knob [MENU] button This knob controls the input FX parameters. This button gives you access to the overall system settings and USB/MIDI settings of the RC-505mkll. The parameters available for control depend on the type of effect selected.
  • Page 5 Getting Ready TRACK 1–5 [TAP TEMPO] button [FX] buttons Set the tempo by pressing this button at the desired interval These buttons select whether to apply effects (input FX/track FX) (tap tempo). When doing this, the tempo is shown on the screen. for each track or not (effects are applied when the buttons are lit, and not applied when unlit).

  • Page 6: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    Getting Ready Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. Pin assignment MIC 1, 2 connectors 2: HOT 1: GND 3: COLD Ground terminal To AC outlet Connect this to an external earth...

  • Page 7: Turning The Power On/Off

    Getting Ready Connecting footswitches Connect one or more footswitches and set their mode/polarity switches by referring to the illustrations below. FS-6 FS-5U x 2 FS-5U x 1 FS-7 Stereo 1/4” phone type 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type Mode/Polarity switch FS-5U 1/4”...

  • Page 8: Switching Between Play Screens

    Getting Ready Switching Between Play Screens The screen that appears after you turn on the power is called the “play screen. ” Icon Explanation Memory number Tempo Phantom power for MIC 1, 2 connectors is on (off when not displayed) Memory name Knob lock function is on (off when not displayed) Parameters to set using the [1]–[4] knobs...

  • Page 9: Creating A Loop Phrase

    Creating a Loop Phrase Recording on a Single Track Here’s how to record and overdub on track 1. Getting ready to record Recording Press the [J/t] button to start recording. Connect your microphones and instruments. The [J/t] button lights red. Sing/speak into your mic or play your Adjusts the input/output level (p.

  • Page 10: Recording On Multiple Tracks

    Creating a Loop Phrase Recording on Multiple Tracks You can use multiple tracks to create a single loop phrase. This shows you how to record the tracks in ascending order (track 1 0 track 2 0 ... track 5). Track 1 Recording Track 2 Overdubbing...

  • Page 11: Recording With Input Fx

    Creating a Loop Phrase Recording with Input FX Record While Listening to the Rhythm Sound You can apply input FX to the input sound as you record. In addition to the track, the RC-505mkll can also play a “Rhythm. ” You can record while sounding a rhythm at the tempo you specify.

  • Page 12: 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 after You can erase the data that is saved in a memory, clearing that recording or editing the settings, the recorded content or edited memory to an empty state.

  • Page 13: Editing A Memory

    Editing a Memory Editing the Settings of a Memory Here’s how to edit the settings of each memory. For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). Item Explanation Configures tracks 1–5. TRACK Turn the [1] knob to select the track to edit. Configures the settings related to recording/ overdubbing.

  • Page 14: Editing The Track Settings

    Editing a Memory Editing the Track Settings Here’s how to configure the volume, playback method and other settings for tracks 1–5. For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). * You can also configure the track parameters from the edit screen of a memory. Item Explanation Specifies whether to play back normally or in...

  • Page 15: 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. 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.

  • Page 16: Editing The Input Fx/Track Fx Settings

    Editing a Memory Editing the Input FX/Track FX Settings For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). Select the memory for which you want to edit the input FX/track FX settings. Press the INPUT FX [EDIT] button/TRACK FX [EDIT] button.

  • Page 17: System Settings (Menu)

    System Settings (MENU) For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). Item Parameter/Explanation SETUP Settings related to the input and output jacks, such as phantom power on/off. INPUT Settings for applying an equalizer effect to the input sound for each connector/jack. Press the [MENU] button.
  • Page 18 System Settings (MENU) Item Parameter/Explanation Item Parameter/Explanation STORAGE MEMORY EXT MIN, MAX Settings for how USB should operate. Specifies the extent (lower limit and upper limit) to which memories can be switched. AUDIO MODE SETUP KNOB FUNC 1–4 Settings for the USB driver when USB audio is Specifies the functions that are assigned to the used.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    RC-505mkll’s USB port to the USB port on your computer. 5 Restore (recover) backup data from your computer to the RC-505mkll. 5 Use BOSS TONE STUDIO to import or back up loop phrases (audio files). 5 Use the dedicated rhythm converter if you want to import and use your original rhythm patterns on the RC-505mkll.

  • Page 20: Controlling Devices Via Midi

    Controlling Devices via MIDI Connection Connect external MIDI devices to this unit according to your needs. Connector Explanation MIDI IN Receives messages from another MIDI device. MIDI OUT Transmits messages from this device. MIDI Settings Use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channels be matched with those of the connected device. Data cannot be transmitted to, nor received from another MIDI device unless the MIDI channels are set properly.

  • Page 21: Controlling The Rc-505Mkll From An External Midi Device

    Controlling Devices via MIDI Controlling the RC-505mkll from an External MIDI Device Overview Explanation Receiving tempo data and data for starting and stopping playback Setting the RC-505mkll to the same tempo as an external MIDI device Make settings on your external MIDI device so that it will transmit MIDI Clock and MIDI Start/Stop The RC-505mkll will synchronize to data.

  • Page 22: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Items to Check Action Problems with sound Is this unit properly connected to other devices? Check the connections to other devices (p. 7). Is the power to the connected amp or mixer not Check the settings for connected devices. turned on, or is the volume turned down? Is there a short in one of the connection cables? Try replacing the connection cable.

  • Page 23: Error Message List

    Stop all of these, and then save the memory (p. 12). is also unsaved data. Check the format of the audio file. UNSUPPORTED FILE This audio file is unplayable. To import an audio file into the RC-505mkll, use BOSS TONE STUDIO.

  • Page 24: Restoring The Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)

    Appendix Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) You can restore all of the settings to their factory-set values, and you can also specify certain items to be reset. * When you execute “Factory Reset, ” the settings you made are lost.

  • Page 25: Main Specifications

    Appendix Main Specifications Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz AD/DA Conversion 32 bits Processing 32-bit floating point Number of Tracks: 5 Recording/Playback Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo) Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of All memories) Rhythm Type 200 types or greater Rhythm Kit...

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