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Boss RC-50 Owner's Manual (108 pages)
Loop Station
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Music Equipment
| Size: 7.39 MB
Table of Contents
Using the Unit Safely
2
Important Notes
4
Table of Contents
6
Main Features
9
Front Panel
10
Names of Things and What They Do
10
Rear Panel
13
Chapter 1 Startup Guide
15
Making the Connections
16
Play Screen
18
This Unit
18
Adjusting the Input Levels
19
Adjusting the Output Levels
19
Recording
20
Playback
22
Further Material (Overdubbing)
24
Eliminating the Results of Overdubbing (Undo)
25
Turning off the Power
26
Turning on the Power
18
Chapter 2
27
Basic Setup of the RC-50
27
About Phrases and Patches
28
What Is a Phrase
28
What Is a Patch
28
Selecting Patches
28
About the Current Phrase
28
Selecting the Current Phrase (PHRASE 1/2/3 Pedals)
28
About Play Modes
28
Multiple Phrases Simultaneously: Multi Mode
28
Playing Back Phrases with All Lengths and Beginnings Aligned: Loop Sync
28
Playing Multiple Phrases Simultaneously: Multi Mode
28
Switching Phrases as They Are Played: Single Mode
29
Switching the Play Mode
29
About Recording Time
30
About Recording, Playback, and Overdubbing
30
Recording
30
Overdubbing
31
Playback
31
Erasing (Clear)
32
Stopping
32
Undo/Redo
32
Switching Patches in Patch Select Mode
33
Switching Patches with the Pedals (Patch Select Mode)
33
About Tempos and the Guide
35
About Tempo Sync
36
About Tempos
36
About Tempos and the Phrase Playback Speed
36
How Is the Original Tempo Determined at the Time of Recording
36
Original Tempo
36
Confirming and Setting the Original Tempo
37
Confirming and Setting the Patch Tempo
38
Patch Tempo
38
Adjusting the Volume of the Guide Sound (Guide Level)
39
Performing While Listening to the Rhythm Sound-About the Guide
39
Selecting the Beat (Time Signature) for the Guide Sound (Beat)
39
Selecting the Guide Sound (Guide Pattern)
39
Setting the Guide
39
Starting and Stopping the Guide
39
Adjusting the Volume of the Guide Sound (Guide Level)
40
Playing a Count-In for Playback (Playback Count-In)
40
Playing a Count-In When Recording (Recording Count-In)
40
Switching the Output for the Guide Sound (Guide Output Select)
40
Guide Pattern List
41
Loop Quantize
42
To Use Loop Quantize
42
Chapter 4 Creating Patches
43
Initializing Patches to Their Basic Settings (Patch Initialize)
44
Preparations for Creating Patches
44
Selecting Patches
44
Naming Patches
45
Setting the Patch Tempo
45
Setting up the Patch Tempo, Beat, and Guide
45
Playing the Guide
46
Setting the Beat
46
Making the Patch Settings
47
Making the Play Mode Settings
47
Setting Loop Sync
47
Setting the Overdubbing Method (Overdubbing Mode)
47
Simultaneously Starting Recording When Sounds Are Input (Auto Recording)
47
Recording While Muting the Sounds Localized at the Center (AUX Center Cancel)
48
Recording with the Tone Adjusted for Use with Guitar Amps (AUX & MIC Flat Amp Simulate)
48
Recording-Related Settings
48
Switching between Stereo and Mono (Recording Mode)
48
Adjusting the Patch Volume
49
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade in (Fade-In Time)
49
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade out (Fade-Out Time)
49
Other Patch Settings
49
Switching Phrases at the End of the Loop (Phrase Change Mode)
49
Multiple Phrases Simultaneously (Simul-Start)
50
Setting Tempo
50
Setting the Output for the Sounds Being Input (Input Output Select)
50
Synchronization with MIDI (MIDI Sync)
50
Adjusting the Phrase Volume
51
Copying Phrases from Other Patches (Phrase Copy)
51
Creating Phrases
51
Importing Audio Files from a Computer
51
Recording a New Phrase
51
Having Phrases Play Only Once (One Shot)
52
Making the Phrase Settings
52
Playing Back in the Opposite Direction (Reverse)
52
Playing Back While Fading in (Start Mode)
52
Adjusting the Positioning of the Phrase's Sound (Pan)
53
Adjusting the Volume of the Phrases (Phrase Level)
53
Selecting the Method Use to Stop Phrases (Stop Mode)
53
Switching the Output for the Phrase Sounds (Output Select)
53
Synchronizing Playback of the Phrase to the Patch Tempo (Tempo Sync)
53
Copying Patches (Patch Copy)
54
Saving by Patch Numbers (Patch Write)
54
Saving Patches
54
Exchanging Patches (Patch Exchange)
55
Chapter 5
57
Using the RC-50 in Multi Mode
57
Examples of the Use of Multi Mode
58
When Loop Sync Is on
58
When Loop Sync Is off
59
Pedal Operations in Multi Mode
60
Starting Recording and Operations During Recording
60
Switching Phrases with the PHRASE Pedals
60
Starting Playing and Operations During Playing
60
Playing Back One Shot Phrases Continuously
60
Adjusting the Patch Tempo
60
Operations at the Start of Overdubbing and During Overdubbing
60
Setting Phrases to Simul-Start with the Pedal
61
Setting Simul-Start with the Buttons
61
Starting and Stopping Playback of All Phrases Simultaneously (All Start/All Stop)
61
Chapter 6
63
Using the RC-50 in Single Mode
63
Examples of the Use of Single Mode
64
Adjusting the Patch Tempo
65
Operations at the Start of Overdubbing and During Overdubbing
65
Pedal Operations in Single Mode
65
Playing Back One Shot Phrases Continuously
65
Starting Playing and Operations During Playing
65
Starting Recording and Operations During Recording
65
Switching Phrases with the PHRASE Pedals
65
Chapter 7 Other Functions
67
Checking the Remaining Recording Time
67
Adjusting the Auto Recording Sensitivity (Trigger Level)
68
Adjusting the Screen Brightness (LCD Contrast)
68
Limiting the Patches that Can be Switched (Patch Extent)
68
Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode)
68
System Settings
68
Overdubbing Immediately after Recording (REC Pedal Action)
69
Protecting Patch Numbers 1-5 (Preset Protect)
69
Using the same Audio Outputs for All Patches (Input/Phrase 1, 2, 3/Guide Output Select)
69
Pedal Settings
70
Setting the Functions for the RC-50'S Pedals and External Foot Switches (TEMPO/UNDO/CTL1/CTL2/CTL3/CTL4 Pedal Function)
70
System Settings and Patch Settings
70
EXP Pedal Functions
72
EXP Pedal Min/Max Level
72
EXP Pedal Min/Max Tempo
72
Setting the Functions for the EXP Pedal
72
Chapter 8 Using MIDI
73
Controlling Operations from External Devices
74
Controlling Operations from the RC-50
74
Outputting Control Change Messages
74
Outputting Program Change Messages
74
Outputting Tempo Data and Data for Starting and Stopping Playback
74
Receiving Control Change Messages
74
Receiving Tempo Data and Data for Starting and Stopping Playback
74
Switching Patch Numbers
74
What You Can Do with MIDI
74
Making the Settings for MIDI-Related Functions
75
MIDI Control Change out
75
MIDI Omni Mode
75
MIDI Program Change out
75
MIDI Receive Channel
75
MIDI Sync
75
MIDI Transmit Channel
75
Controlling Operations from the RC-50
76
To Play Performances on External MIDI Devices at the same Tempo as the RC-50'S Tempo
76
To Transmit Start
76
To Transmit Stop
76
Transmitting Control Changes
76
Transmitting Program Changes
76
Controlling Operations from an External MIDI Device
77
Controlling Other Functions (CC#1/CC#7/CC#80 Functions)
77
Connecting to Computers
79
Other Functions (CC#1/CC#7/CC#80 Functions)
77
Switching Patches
77
Synchronizing RC-50 Performances to the External Device
77
System Settings and Patch Settings
77
To Play Performances on External MIDI Devices at the same Tempo as the RC-50'S Tempo (Synchronized Performance)
77
To Receive Start
77
To Receive Stop
77
Chapter 9 Connecting to Computers
79
Before Using USB
80
Compatible Oss
80
Organization of the RC-50'S Data
80
About WAV Files Handled by the RC-50
81
Determining the Original Tempo of a Phrase Created from an Imported WAV File
81
Connecting to the Computer
81
Notes on Using USB
81
With Windows
82
Backup and Recovery of the RC-50'S Data
82
Importing and Exporting WAV Files
83
With Macintosh
84
Backup and Recovery of the RC-50'S Data
84
Importing and Exporting WAV Files
85
Troubleshooting
87
Error Messages
88
Correspondence between the Indicators and Operational Status
89
Troubleshooting
91
Problems with Sound
91
Problems with Operation
91
Problems with USB
92
Appendices
93
About MIDI
94
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
95
Switching Playback-Start Operation
95
How to Change the Operational Mode
95
Parameter List
96
MIDI Implementation Chart
99
Main Specifications
100
About Sound Library for RC-50
102
Phrase List
103
Index
104
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Boss RC-50 Owner's Manual (108 pages)
loop station
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Music Equipment
| Size: 8.37 MB
Table of Contents
Using the Unit Safely
2
Important Notes
4
Table of Contents
6
Main Features
9
Names of Things and What They Do
10
Front Panel
10
Rear Panel
13
Chapter 1 Startup Guide
15
Making the Connections
16
Turning on the Power
18
Play Screen
18
Adjusting the Input Levels
19
Adjusting the Output Levels
19
Recording
20
Playback
22
Further Material (Overdubbing)
24
Eliminating the Results of Overdubbing (Undo)
25
Turning off the Power
26
Chapter 2
27
Basic Setup of the RC-50
27
About Phrases and Patches
28
What Is a Phrase
28
What Is a Patch
28
Selecting Patches
28
About the Current Phrase
28
Selecting the Current Phrase (PHRASE 1/2/3 Pedals)
28
About Play Modes
28
Multiple Phrases Simultaneously: Multi Mode
28
Playing Back Phrases with All Lengths and Beginnings Aligned: Loop Sync
28
Playing Multiple Phrases Simultaneously: Multi Mode
28
Switching Phrases as They Are Played: Single Mode
29
Switching the Play Mode
29
About Recording, Playback, and Overdubbing
30
Recording
30
About Recording Time
30
Playback
31
Overdubbing
31
Undo/Redo
32
Stopping
32
Erasing (Clear)
32
Switching Patches with the Pedals (Patch Select Mode)
33
Switching Patches in Patch Select Mode
33
Chapter 3
35
About Tempos and the Guide
35
About Tempos
36
About Tempos and the Phrase Playback Speed
36
About Tempo Sync
36
Original Tempo
36
How Is the Original Tempo Determined at the Time of Recording
36
Confirming and Setting the Original Tempo
37
Patch Tempo
38
Confirming and Setting the Patch Tempo
38
Performing While Listening to the Rhythm Sound-About the Guide
39
Starting and Stopping the Guide
39
Adjusting the Volume of the Guide Sound (Guide Level)
39
Setting the Guide
39
Selecting the Guide Sound (Guide Pattern)
39
Selecting the Beat (Time Signature) for the Guide Sound (Beat)
39
Playing a Count-In When Recording (Recording Count-In)
40
Playing a Count-In for Playback (Playback Count-In)
40
Adjusting the Volume of the Guide Sound (Guide Level)
40
Switching the Output for the Guide Sound (Guide Output Select)
40
Guide Pattern List
41
Loop Quantize
42
To Use Loop Quantize
42
Chapter 4 Creating Patches
43
Preparations for Creating Patches
44
Selecting Patches
44
Initializing Patches to Their Basic Settings (Patch Initialize)
44
Naming Patches
45
Setting up the Patch Tempo, Beat, and Guide
45
Setting the Patch Tempo
45
Setting the Beat
46
Playing the Guide
46
Making the Patch Settings
47
Making the Play Mode Settings
47
Setting Loop Sync
47
Simultaneously Starting Recording When Sounds Are Input (Auto Recording)
47
Setting the Overdubbing Method (Overdubbing Mode)
47
Recording-Related Settings
48
Recording While Muting the Sounds Localized at the Center (AUX Center Cancel)
48
Recording with the Tone Adjusted for Use with Guitar Amps (AUX & MIC Flat Amp Simulate)
48
Switching between Stereo and Mono (Recording Mode)
48
Other Patch Settings
49
Adjusting the Patch Volume
49
Switching Phrases at the End of the Loop (Phrase Change Mode)
49
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade in (Fade-In Time)
49
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade out (Fade-Out Time)
49
Multiple Phrases Simultaneously (Simul-Start)
50
Setting the Output for the Sounds Being Input (Input Output Select)
50
Setting Tempo
50
Synchronization with MIDI (MIDI Sync)
50
Creating Phrases
51
Recording a New Phrase
51
Copying Phrases from Other Patches (Phrase Copy)
51
Importing Audio Files from a Computer
51
Adjusting the Phrase Volume
51
Making the Phrase Settings
52
Having Phrases Play Only Once (One Shot)
52
Playing Back in the Opposite Direction (Reverse)
52
Playing Back While Fading in (Start Mode)
52
Selecting the Method Use to Stop Phrases (Stop Mode)
53
Adjusting the Volume of the Phrases (Phrase Level)
53
Adjusting the Positioning of the Phrase's Sound (Pan)
53
Synchronizing Playback of the Phrase to the Patch Tempo (Tempo Sync)
53
Switching the Output for the Phrase Sounds (Output Select)
53
Saving Patches
54
Saving by Patch Numbers (Patch Write)
54
Copying Patches (Patch Copy)
54
Exchanging Patches (Patch Exchange)
55
Chapter 5
57
Using the RC-50 in Multi Mode
57
Examples of the Use of Multi Mode
58
When Loop Sync Is on
58
When Loop Sync Is off
59
Pedal Operations in Multi Mode
60
Starting Recording and Operations During Recording
60
Switching Phrases with the PHRASE Pedals
60
Starting Playing and Operations During Playing
60
Playing Back One Shot Phrases Continuously
60
Adjusting the Patch Tempo
60
Operations at the Start of Overdubbing and During Overdubbing
60
Setting Phrases to Simul-Start with the Pedal
61
Setting Simul-Start with the Buttons
61
Starting and Stopping Playback of All Phrases Simultaneously (All Start/All Stop)
61
Chapter 6
63
Using the RC-50 in Single Mode
63
Examples of the Use of Single Mode
64
Pedal Operations in Single Mode
65
Starting Recording and Operations During Recording
65
Switching Phrases with the PHRASE Pedals
65
Starting Playing and Operations During Playing
65
Playing Back One Shot Phrases Continuously
65
Adjusting the Patch Tempo
65
Operations at the Start of Overdubbing and During Overdubbing
65
Chapter 7 Other Functions
67
Checking the Remaining Recording Time
67
System Settings
68
Adjusting the Screen Brightness (LCD Contrast)
68
Limiting the Patches that Can be Switched (Patch Extent)
68
Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode)
68
Adjusting the Auto Recording Sensitivity (Trigger Level)
68
Overdubbing Immediately after Recording (REC Pedal Action)
69
Using the same Audio Outputs for All Patches (Input/Phrase 1, 2, 3/Guide Output Select)
69
Protecting Patch Numbers 1-5 (Preset Protect)
69
Pedal Settings
70
System Settings and Patch Settings
70
Setting the Functions for the RC-50'S Pedals and External Foot Switches (TEMPO/UNDO/CTL1/CTL2/CTL3/CTL4 Pedal Function)
70
Setting the Functions for the EXP Pedal
72
EXP Pedal Functions
72
EXP Pedal Min/Max Level
72
EXP Pedal Min/Max Tempo
72
Chapter 8 Using MIDI
73
What You Can Do with MIDI
74
Controlling Operations from the RC-50
74
Outputting Tempo Data and Data for Starting and Stopping Playback
74
Outputting Program Change Messages
74
Outputting Control Change Messages
74
Controlling Operations from External Devices
74
Receiving Tempo Data and Data for Starting and Stopping Playback
74
Switching Patch Numbers
74
Receiving Control Change Messages
74
Making the Settings for MIDI-Related Functions
75
MIDI Receive Channel
75
MIDI Omni Mode
75
MIDI Transmit Channel
75
MIDI Sync
75
MIDI Program Change out
75
MIDI Control Change out
75
Controlling Operations from the RC-50
76
To Play Performances on External MIDI Devices at the same Tempo as the RC-50'S Tempo
76
To Transmit Start
76
To Transmit Stop
76
Transmitting Program Changes
76
Transmitting Control Changes
76
Controlling Operations from an External MIDI Device
77
Synchronizing RC-50 Performances to the External Device
77
To Play Performances on External MIDI Devices at the same Tempo as the RC-50'S Tempo (Synchronized Performance)
77
To Receive Start
77
To Receive Stop
77
Switching Patches
77
Other Functions (CC#1/CC#7/CC#80 Functions)
77
System Settings and Patch Settings
77
Connecting to Computers
79
Chapter 9 Connecting to Computers
79
Before Using USB
80
Compatible Oss
80
Organization of the RC-50'S Data
80
About WAV Files Handled by the RC-50
81
Determining the Original Tempo of a Phrase Created from an Imported WAV File
81
Connecting to the Computer
81
Notes on Using USB
81
With Windows
82
Backup and Recovery of the RC-50'S Data
82
Importing and Exporting WAV Files
83
With Macintosh
84
Backup and Recovery of the RC-50'S Data
84
Importing and Exporting WAV Files
85
Troubleshooting
87
Error Messages
88
Correspondence between the Indicators and Operational Status
89
Troubleshooting
91
Problems with Sound
91
Problems with Operation
91
Problems with USB
92
Appendices
93
About MIDI
94
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
95
Switching Playback-Start Operation
95
How to Change the Operational Mode
95
Parameter List
96
MIDI Implementation Chart
99
Main Specifications
100
About Sound Library for RC-50
102
Phrase List
103
Index
104
Boss RC-50 User Manual (15 pages)
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Music Equipment
| Size: 2.51 MB
Table of Contents
Selecting Patches
3
Patch Settings
5
Play Mode
6
Input Mode
6
Auto Recording
6
Patch Tempo
7
Guide Settings
7
Pedal Settings
10
Naming a Patch
10
Saving a Patch
11
Initializing a Patch
13
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Boss RC-50 Workshop Manual (11 pages)
Loop station Audio Inputs and Outputs
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Music Pedal
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
About this Booklet
2
Making Connections
3
Setting Input Levels
3
Input Mode Settings
5
System Output Settings
7
Master Level
8
Patch Level
8
Connections and Setup
9
Boss RC-50 Manual (12 pages)
Boss Loop Station Guide and Loop Quantize
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Music Equipment
| Size: 2.02 MB
Table of Contents
About the Guide
3
Setting the Tempo
3
Tap Tempo
4
Nuts and Bolts
7
boss RC-50 Specifications (3 pages)
Loop Station
Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 0.44 MB
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