Master Level; Patch Level - Boss RC-50 Workshop Manual

Setting Levels and Panning

Master Level

Use the MASTER LEVEL knob to control the volume of the
MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.
The MASTER LEVEL knob doesn't affect sounds sent to the SUB OUTPUT
jacks.

Patch Level

In addition to using the MASTER LEVEL knob, you can set the RC-50's overall
level on a per-patch basis. The difference between the MASTER LEVEL and
patch level is:
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the patch level affects all outputs, while the MASTER LEVEL only affects
the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES.
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the patch level can be stored with a patch, while the MASTER LEVEL
cannot.
Basically, you'll want to use the MASTER LEVEL knob to set the RC-50's overall
level, and use the patch level settings to create a good balance between
patches. Here's how to set a patch's level:
Press NAME/PATCH twice.

Use the PARAMETER buttons to display Patch:Level.

Turn the PATCH/VALUE dial to set the desired level, from 0 to 200.

100—the default level—is a good place to start.
Press EXIT when you're done.

When an optional EV-5 or FV-500H Expression Pedal is connected to the
EXP/CTL 3, 4 PEDAL jack, it can be assigned to control the patch level.
In this case, the Patch:Level setting determines the patch's volume
level when the pedal is at its maximum setting (fully forward).
Phrase Level and Panning
You can quickly set the level for each phrase
using the PHRASE EDIT LEVEL knobs. When a
knob is turned, the current setting is briefly
displayed.
Detailed level and pan settings for each phrase can be made on the PHRASE
EDIT screens:
Press the PHRASE EDIT button for the

desired phrase (PHRASE 1, 2, or 3).
Use the PARAMETER buttons to

display the selected phrase's Level screen.
Turn the PATCH/VALUE dial to set the phrase's level, from 0 to 200.

Use the PARAMETER buttons to display the selected phrase's Pan

screen.
Turn the PATCH/VALUE dial to set the phrase's pan position. You can set
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the phrase's panning to any of the following values: L50-L1, CENTER, or
R1-R50.
By "hard-panning" a phrase to L50 or R50, you can isolate it to the left
or right output of its assigned output pair(s). This works great when
you want to monitor individual phrases separately.
If you're only using a mono output (MAIN OUTPUT R/MONO or SUB
OUTPUT R/MONO), the pan setting won't have any audible effect on
the sound.
Repeat Steps 2-5 to adjust the level and panning for other phrases.

(While you're on any Phrase Edit screen, you can select a different
phrase by pressing its PHRASE EDIT button.)
Press EXIT when you're done.

If you want to save your patch level, phrase level, and pan settings,
you'll need to save the patch to one of the 99 onboard patch locations.
To learn how, see the RC-50 Workshop booklet Patches or Page 54 in
the RC-50 Owner's Manual.