Setting The Time Signature; Recording With/Without The Rhythm Sound - Boss RC-3 Loop Station Owner's Manual

Setting the Time Signature

You can set the time signature before you start recording.
* You can't change the time signature after recording.
1. Hold down the [RHYTHM ON/OFF] button for at least
two seconds.
The display will indicate "
r0
type selection mode.
2. While in rhythm type selection mode, hold down the
[RHYTHM ON/OFF] button once again for at least two
seconds.
The display will indicate " b4
" b3 "; the RC-3 is now in time
signature selection mode.
3. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons
to select the desired time
signature.
4. Press the [RHYTHM ON/OFF] button to return to
normal operation.
" – " "; the RC-3 is now in rhythm
r9
" or
Display Explanation
4/4 beat
b4
(default)
3/4 beat
b3
Recording with the rhythm sound
If you record while the rhythm sound is on, recording will
start from the beginning of the measure the instant you
press the pedal to initiate recording.
By using the "Count-in recording" function (p. 11), you can
start recording after the rhythm sound has played back for
one measure.
Regardless of the timing at which you press the
pedal to end recording, the length of the phrase will
automatically be adjusted to units of one measure.
Recording without the rhythm sound
If you record while the rhythm sound is off , the tempo of
the phrase will be automatically specifi ed after recording
has ended.
The automatic tempo setting is calculated by assuming that
you have recorded "1, 2, 4, 8, 16, ... measures in the specifi ed
time signature (p. 13). "
About Rhythm
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