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USER MANUAL RC-2 BOSS

| SP RC-2_e.book 2 K—% 2006#Æ10A27A HA FHIOH314 nn 4 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS RC-2 Loop Station Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet). These sections provide important in- formation concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature pro- vided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

A battery is supplied with the unit. The life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing. Copyright © 2006 BOSS CORPORATION Al rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

CIE RC-2_e.book 3 K— 2006#10A27A &HA ÆFM10#31% Connections Turning the Power On/Off .….. Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances Using AUTO Mode to Automatically Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input (auro) Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Phrases from a CD/Digital audio player _" Playing/Overdubbing Along with a Saved Phrase 7 Recording and Performing Along with the Guide (3). Using the RC-2 for Pra g—Phrase Trainer .. Playing a Phrase Only Once (One-Shot Playback) Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch Saving and Deleting Phrases. About the Tempo and Time Signature. Changing the Battery Troubleshooting … Specifications .…..

Main Features © The RC-2 is a compact performance tool that enables anyone to create loop phrases of exact lengths—simply and easily.

Up to 11 different loop phrases can be saved, with a maximum total length of 16 minutes. Phrase playback tempo can be controlled in real time without changing the phrases pitch. Undo and Redo functions allow the last overdub to be cancelled or restored, great for fixing performance mistakes made during overdubbing. Loop Quantize automatically adjusts the phrase length after recording, making it easy to create loop phrases that match the current tempo setting, The AUX IN jack allows for easy recording of audio signals from CDs and other digital au- dio players. A built-in guide—with a variety of patterns suitable for a broad range of musical genres— provides a rhythmic accompaniment to play along with while creating and playing phrases. You can use footswitches (optional FS-SU or FS-6) to stop performances, set tempos, and switch phrases

Accepts connection ofan AC Adaptor (optionally available BOSS PSA series). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without be- ing concered about hou much battery pouver you Have let

• Use only le specified AC adaptor (PSA series) 2 Afthere sa batery in the unit sil an AC adaptor being üsed, he RC-2 ail suvith over ta batery-ponered operation should he line voltage be interrupted (ie, poser Backout or poter cord disconnection)

Use this indicator to check the battery *_ Ifthe indicator dims or fils to High, means that the battery is depleted and necds to be replaced. For instructions, rfer 10 “Changing the Battery” :p. 38.

Connect a cable from here to the headphone jack of your CD player or other digital audio player.

• The input to AUX IN is muted tohenever a cable is connected to the INPUT jack. With He factory settings, te RC-2 applies compensation to Le AUX IN signal so hat it sounds appropriate aohen played through a typical guitar amplifier. [you're using the RC-2 with a full-range speaker system, you can defeat this compensation f desired (*Defeating AUX IN Compen- sation” ;p. 22).

Connect a guitar amp or monitor speaker here. *_ The OUTPUT jack also doubles as a powver switch. Inserting a plug inlo the OUTPUT jack stoitches on Le peer, pull out ie plug to with He pouer ff To avoid unmecessary depletion of le battery, pu out He plug comected to the OUT PUIT jack soen you're not sing the RC-2. *_ Do not connect headphones to the OUTPUT jack. Doing so may damage the headphones.

Connect your guitar, bass, or other instrument here. The input to AUX IN is muted thencoer a cable is connected to the INPUT jack.

+ Pressing the pedal iwicein quick succession stops the RC-2 dur- inpanÿ of operations (rording, playback verdubine) Phrase tracks containing re- | Playback -> Overdubbing corded phrases + Pressing the pedal twice in succession stops Ihe record ing, playback, or overdubbing, With loop phrases: Press (he pedal twice within one second. With one-shot phrases: Press the pedal twice within 0.5 seconds. ŒILR Technique for Stopping Operation Example: When you want to stop at the end of a measure with a 4/4 time signature Press ie pedal one time at the beginning fe fourth beat, then press it once again at the beginning of the first beat of the next measure.

Recording Phyback > Overdubbing, ER Sani Empty phrase | Tempo Input Recording > * With loop phrases, press le pedal Hoi in an tracks Playback => Overdubbing intereal of one second: with One Shot phrases, press {When MODE knob is set to” 4 ”) he pal rithin an intereal of 0.5 seconds. A À & 6

Loosen this thumbserew to open the pedal and facilitate bat- tery replacement. *° Forinstructions on replacing the battery, refer to “Changing the Battery” ; p.38.

This adjusts the volume level of the phrase being played back. This Enob does not adjust the input Level of the INPUT and AUX IN jacks or the volume of the guide sound.

10. GUIDE LEVEL Knob

This adjusts the volume level of the guide sound.

11. LOOP/ONE SHOT Indicator

is lights up when a phrase is saved lo the selected phrase track. Green: loop phrase Red: one-shot phrase + flashing light indicates Eat Ehere is insufficient memory fer recording or overdubbing (Temporary Memory; p. 31).

• Wien the RC-2 lacks the memory required Lo save a phrase, Le indicator flashes rapidly The indicator flashes rapid sohile phrases are read from memory. Take care Lo prevent the power from being cut or turned of rohile the indicator is flashing rapidly. Te indicator flashes rapidly hen a phrase is deleted from temporary memory (p. 31). (During Hhis operation, the indicators color is yellou if there is no data stored in the currently selected phrase track.)

12. PHRASE SELECT KNOB

Use this Lo select 1he phrase track for saving or playback.

Use this véhen setting tempos, changing parameter values, and deleling and writing data The function changes according to {he position of the MODE knob MODE Knob Position | Description Seth tempo By repeatediy pressing he button atthe desireu speed (Seite de lempo 201 doom AUTO ne ae at ame mie Ge po ET) Ssiches Me He signature each me Me button is pressed 20 {The time signature must be set before recording) 3 Switches the guide pattern each time the button is pressed (p. 6). Brice Peireen loop and'one hot plap back Pr de selected phase mac enc me The Duton S/+ is pressed (p. 27). is function is avallable only when data is stored in the selected phrase track} DELETE Dse the button to delete the selected phrase rack (p.29) {When the MODE knob is set 0 DELETE, the button‘ indicator flashes or lights in yellow.) WAITE Use the butin lo save a recorded phrase o Ue selected phrase track (p.32) {When the MODE knob is set to WRITE, the buttons indicator flashes or lights in red)

14. REC/PLAY/DUB Indicator

This lights or flashes during recording, playback, and overdubbing ighs Flashes Rapidiy Red | During recording, During recording standby Green | During playback When phrases are swvifched al Phrase SRI 29) Yellow [During overdubbing, During UNDO and REDO (p.15) 7 PS N @r

Panel Descriptions |

{Use this knob to switch betureen the RC-2' operating modes. MODE Knob Position | Description x The pedal switch ean be used to set de tempo as well as control recording, playback and overdubbing (p.18. The pedal site used 19 control recording, plapad and overdubing (19). Lééel {This is the RC-2's normal operating mode.) AUTO After the pedal switch is used to put the RC-2 in recording standby, recording begins automate icaly when audios received at he INPUT or AUX IN jack (P. 16) EU Flow you to ue Ie TAP TEMPO/SELECT/ENTER Button 4 set tee signature for Re À guide (p. 36). mn 2 Allows you touse the TAP TEMPO/SELECT/ENTER button to select the guide sound pattern Aloe pou to ue the TAP TEUPO/SELECI/ENTER Butor 4 toggie bete op and S/+ one-shot playback for the selected phrase track (p. 27) DELETE Abus you to use He TAP TEMPO/SELECT/ENTER button lo save à phrase o e slecled phrase rack te selected phrase track (p.39). WAITE Aloe you to use Ie TAP TEMPO/SELECI/ENTER Butor to save à ph lo Ie cel phrase irack (p.32). 9 d 7 & N @7

Connections Guitar amp (sold separately)

Jack type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone STOP/TEMPO jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone CD/digital audio player PCS-31

Footswitches {sold separately) Electric guitar/bass

Connections | © Inserting a connecting plug into the OUTPUT jack turns on the power to the unit Raise the amp volume only after turning on the pouver to all connected devices. The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the units pour consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, aloays turn down the volume, and turn off the pouver on all devices before making any connections. Aluays make sure to have the volume level turned down before swvitching on pouver. Even tith the volume all the way louvri, you may SH hear some sound when the pouver is suitched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate à malfunction. Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. f using some other make of connection cable, please note the following récautions, F$ame connection cables contain sister. Do not use cables that incorpore restons fo connecing 1 his unit. The L use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible 10 hear. For information on cable PSI specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable. HA » one he amet ave ben ample tu on ce ie connection complet, un on ptet oururius devices in oder fl By ring on devices in he arong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Wien pouvering up: Tarn on the power to your guitar amp ls Wien pouvering doton: Tarn ffthe power to your guitar amp ist. *° Wien gperaing on battery power onu, he CHECK indicor ll become im he battery pouer ges to lou. Rplace te battery as Soon as possible. For detailed information about footstoitches to connect to the STOP/TEMPO jack, refer to p. 28. Do not connect headphones to the OUTPUT jack. Doing so may damage the headphones. NOTE (Placement) Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, ts bottom cover (rubber) may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the bottom cover to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure Eat the unit ill not slip or move accidentally. !

Turning the Power On/Off Turning On the Power Turning Off the Power insert the plug of the connection cable into the Remove the plug of the connec! OUTPUT jack. the OUTPUT jack. This unit equipped aoith a protection circuit, À brief interoal (a fe seconds) after poncer up is required before the ait il aperate normal, n cable from Important <Note> When tuming on the power while a recorded track is being selected (he LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator ist, the indicators on the front panel flash in a sequential order, and the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator flashes rapidly for à few seconds. Tuming of the power while the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator ls still flashing rapidly may result in the loss of all saved data, K Never turn off the power while the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator is flashing rapidly. To avoid problems, select an empty phrase track whenever possible before tuming the power on/off. H Caution when turning off the power Before you turn off the power (disconnect the plug from the OUTPUT jack), make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied. All saved data may be lost if the power is turned off inappropriately. © You must not be recording/playing/overdubbing a phrase (The REC/PLAY/DUB indicators must not be lit) © The MODE knob is set to either AUTO, @/> , or d © The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator is not flashing rapidly

Presse pedale 10 stop playback. Press tice Press ne pedalto stop Play overdutbing line phrase plays back aiter you stop) Sgns *_ For instructions on how to stop playback or overdubbing, refer to “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6) GEMO) On the RC-2, the process of recording an additional performance while a recorded performance plays back is called overdubbing, A. Press ne pesait Stop recording {ie phrase plays back after you Stop)

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1. Turnthe PHRASE SELECT knob to select an

empty phrase track (1-11). ‘The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator remains off when a phrase track is empty. there are no empty phrase tracks, or when the LOOP/ ONE SHOT indicator flashes to indicate that he memo- ry is full delete any unnecessary phrases {0 free up some memory (p. 33)

2. Setthe MODE knob to e/>.

If you are recording in time with the tempo, you can press the TAP TEMPO button several times Lo set the tempo. (Loop Quantize (p. 4) is enabled after the tem- po is set) When the tempo is set, the guide starts playing; adjust the volume level of this sound with the GUIDE knob. For detailed information about setting the tempo, reer to “Setting the Tempo” (p.35) *_ You can also set the tempo using the STOP/TEMPO jack. Refer to “Operating the RC-2 with an External Footstitch”" (p.28) f you are recording a phrase oith a time signature other Elan 4/4, set te time signature nou (p. 36)

Press the pedal to start recording. If the tempo has not been set, recording begins simulta- neously with the press of the peda. the tempo has been set recording begins one measure after he pedal is pressed. Recording is stapped if the pe is pressed once soie this one measure is playing back. Press the pedal to stop recording. Playback of he recorded phrase begins simullancously. If the tempo has been set, Loop Quantize automatically adjusts te phrase length to the nearest measure unit at Ehe time the pedal is pressed. (“Loop Quantize”; p. 34). Because of this, a certain amount of time may be required from avhen you press fie pedal until recording stops. The minimum length of time required for a loop phrase is approximately 1.5 seconds. f the phrase you've recorded is shorter Han that, the length of the phrase oil be adjusted automatically, and then recording will stop. If you want to overdub onto the phrase, press the pedal. Pressing the pedal toggles between playback and over- dubbing modes. Yon can ado and red the most recently recorded overdui (Undo/Redo: p.15)

RC-2_e.book 15 K—: 2006#10A27 Creating Loop Phr A RE FM10#31% ——<€) ases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances + Recording or overdubbing may stop before you are finished if Aie RC-2' memory runs out. f ns oceurs, delete any annecessary phases (p. 33) and try the operation again When you are finished with playback or overdubbing, press the pedal twice. Be sure to pres fe pedal vo times within an interoul ofone second. To save the recorded phrase, use the fol- lowing procedure.

1) Set the MODE knob to WRITE.

2) Press the SELECT /ENTER button.

The indicator flashes in yellow. Tosave the data to a phrase track other han the-one currently selected, use the PHRASE SELECT knob Lo choose the desired save destination. To cancel the save procedure, switch the MODE knob to a setting other than WRITE while the indi- cator is still lashing

3) Press the SELECT /ENTER button.

When the save is complet, the indicator light flash- es at he same rate as the tempo. For more details on saving, refer t “Saving Phrases OWRITE)" (p. 32) Undoing Overdubs (UNDO/REDO) The RC-2's Undo function allows you Lo cancel the most re- cent overdub operation. This is convenient if you make a mistake during overdubbing, I desired, you can restore the cancelled overdub with the Redo function. To cancel (undo) the most recently recorded overdub, hold down the pedal for at least two seconds. When you undo an overdub, the REC/PLAY/DUB indica- ‘or lashes rapidly in yellow

• | With onerdubhed phrases, hold doxon the pedal for at lenst to seconds during recording or overdubbing lo carry out te undo. If te phrase has not been overdubbed, holding te pedal donon or vo seconds or longer during playback or overdubbing delete the phrase in the temporary memory (p. 30). You cannot use undo f the RC-2 has only a small amount of memory ef. In His instance, the REC/PLAY/DUB indicalor ton flash rapidly ten he pedal à held dexn for to seconds or more, and the undo operation won't be carried out.) For more information, refer to “Unable to undo” (p. 40) To restore (red) a cancelled overdub, hold down the pedal again for at least two seconds. When you redo an overdub, the REC/PLAY/DUB indicator flashes rapidly.

Using AUTO Mode to Automaticall Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input |

1. Turnthe PHRASE SELECT knobto selectan 7. When you are finished with playback or

empty phrase track (1-11). overdubbing, press the pedal twice.

2. Set the MODE knob to AUTO. 2 Beurettes lin nt one

Ifrecording in time with th cnpresihe 37 : “sr Horn ne vite empo ou a re Forme aa on eg rt son Pas (Loop Quantize (p.34) enabled after the tempo et) CWRITE)” (p.32. When the tempo is sel, the guide stars playing adjust the Volume level of is sound with the GUID knob

3. Press the pedal to put the RC-2 into record-

ing standby. l The REC/PLAY/DUB indicaor flashes rapid in red & sing the pedal once wie the units in recordin æ& —& Pressing the pedal once while he unit ing <& standbÿ cancel recording,

4. Begin your performance.

The RC: stars recording as soon as it receves audio input.

5. Press the pedal to stop recording.

Playback of the recorded phrase begins simultancously.

6. If you want to overdub onto the phrase,

press the pedal. Each subsequent pedal press toggles between playback and overdubbing modes. 2 ou can undo and redo the most recently recorded overdub (Undo/Redo: p.15)

TSeecan Prune MODE) (ÉPress he pda Z-HoIS domine pes G Press ne pedale Play. empy Knob to several mes in for bo second to set start recording phrase ak. time with he Lempo. the tempo. La pres smeralimes ] Ho dom serons PS v Ÿ EP tepataine | (Press hepaiai son Pas TPS peinte S Presse peinte 1 Sep pyosek erutbrg Sarorbbirg Soprroting (ie phrase pays back (rase plays ter you sp) Bal alerou a) Digi ] green gra os Us | yelon D: tic *_ For instructions on how to stop playback or overdubbing, refer to “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6)

Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal |

1. Turnthe PHRASE SELECT knob to selectan 7. If you want to overdub onto the phrase,

empty phrase track (1-11). press the pedal.

2. Setthe MODE knob to J. Print ed ogg ou teen ya and

eady to set the tempo wit re pedal overdubbing modes. You are nov cad set te tempo it he pedal à Po a De are Rap 1)

3. press ie pesal several times In time with 8. When you are finished with playback or

P overdubbing, press the pedal twice. Loop Quantize (p. 34) is enabled after the tempo is set + Be sure fo press fe pedal oo times toihin an inferoal of one aying in time with the tempo; adjust " J finis sound with the GUIDE knob. on se réf 1 Sie D

4. To use the current tempo setting, hold down CRT)" Qu 32) 00 Rs OUR

À the pedal for at least to seconds. Ps er The REC/PLAY/DUBindicator flashesrapidly, and the <& tempo setting is programmed

5. Recording starts one measure after the

pedal is pressed. The recording is stopped if the pedal is pressed once while this one measure is playing back

6. Press the pedal to stop recording.

Playback of the recorded phrase begins simultancously.

Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Audio from a CD/Digital Audio Player af y* ‘audio player to thé . 4 pause playback Play back ie CD or Digital audio player {recording begins). Presse pad tue 10 top playback.

('é of Press tice + For instructions on how to stop playback, refer to “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6). Press ne pd o sop record {le phrèse las back ater you stop. green

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Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an The REC/PLAY/DUB indicator flashes apidly in red empty phrase track (1-11). Pressing the pedal once while the unit is in recording, The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator remains off when a Standby cancels recording, phrase track is empty: I there are no empty phrase 6. Start playback of the CD/digital audio player. tracks, orwhenthe LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator flashes ‘The RC2 starts recording as soon as it receives audio input. to iniate hat the memory is ul delete any umneces à Rd ma op bn ou re oil le RC sary phrases lo free up some memory (p. 3) memory runs out. JE oceurs, délete any unnecessary Set the MODE knob to AUTO. phrases (p.33) and try the operation again. While playing the desired audio from the 7. Press the pedal to stop recording. CD/digital audio player, adjust its volume so Playback of the recorded phrase begins simultancously. the sound is not distorted. * Afte tempo has been set, Loop Quantize automatically If you wish Lo set he tempo before recording, press the adjusts te phrase length 0 he nearest mensure it at the TAP TEMPO button several times in time with the tem time the padal is presed. (Loop Quantize”;p. 34). Because po of the phrase you are going to record. a this, a certain amount of time may be required from sen For more details on setting the tempo, refer to “Setting the you press the pedal until recording Stops. Tempo" (p.35) 2 The minimum length of time required for a loop phrase is Lfyou are recording a phrase with a lime signature other appreximately 1.5 seconds. M the phrase voue recorded is ébian 4/4 set he time signature not (p. 36). Shorter tan Ha, te length of the phrase ol be adjusted automatically, and then recording will stop.

4. Cue up the CD/digital audio player to the * The procedures described here use the RC-2's AUTO mode

desired start location and pause playback. ta begin recording automatically ohen audio input is ‘This puts the CD/digital audio player into playback received. As an alternative, you can applu the principles standby mode. described in “Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or

5. Press the pedal to put the RC-2 in recording Bus Promanes” (19 te rerdinga signal œnnecai

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8. When you are finished with playback, press Defeating AUX IN Compensation

the pedal twice. 2 Be sure press he pad to times ot an intro ofone second 1. Set the MODE knob to e/>. For more details on saving, refer to “Saving Phrases CNRITE)" 32 d $ 2. Hold down the SELECT/ENTER button and turn on the power to the RC-2. [NOTE] 3. Contirm that the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator Lure L connect the CD or digital audio player 1 the is lit (green), the CHECK indicator is it (red), AUX IN jack. anything 8 connected Lo te INPUT the RÉC/PLAY/DUB indicator is li (green), jack, no signal from AUX IN will be recorded. obtient k th the Factory settings, the RC-2 applis compensa- en release the pedal. tion to the AUX IN signal so that it sounds appropriate After the pedal is released, only the CHECK indicator As when played (hrougha typical guitar amp. il remain lit (red), mn 2 When sound that's been recorded from a CD, digital au- + This status is cmncelled then the power is turned off the dio player, or similar source is played through à guitar next time the power is swilched on, AUX IN compensation amp, the midrange and highfrequency range of the is enabled sound tend to beemphasized. If ou wish to record the AUX IN signal without the compensation applied, you can defea it using the fol- owiRg procedure” 5 <CAUTION> + Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, ending, public performance, broadcasting, or he like, in whole or in pan, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the Ike) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law. + Do not use this unit for purposes that could ininge on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibiity whatsoever with regard to any infringements of hird-party copyrights arising through Your use of his unit.

containing he saved phrase you want o play along wi. Zum he MODE Knob 10 #7». Press he peser star playback

5 Press ne pad ce 10 top playback Press ice lauTo] Press ne peser to star overdubbing Press Me pedale stop overdutbing {the phrase plays back ae you stop) Lis <_ For instructions on how to stop playback or overdubbing, refer te “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6)

the phrase track in which the desired phrase is saved. The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicatorflashes rapidly while the phrase is read from memory You camot ouerdub while the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicntor à fashing rapide

2. Setthe knob to e/».

If you want to change the tempo, press the TAP TEMPO button several times to set the lempo For more details on setting te tempo, refer to “Setting the Tempo" (p.35) The tempo of à saved phrase can only be adjusted over a limited range.

3. Press the pedal to begin playback.

4. When you wish to overdub along with the

phrase, press the pedal. Each subsequent pedal press toggles between playback and overdubbing modes. You can ndo and red the most recently recorded overduib (Undo/Redo: p.15) Recording or averdubbing may stop before you are finish if tie RC-2 memory runs out. If occurs, delete any unnecessary phrases (p. 3) and try Élie operation gain.

When you are finished with playback or overdubbing, press the pedal twice. Be sure L pres le pedal to times within an interel ofone second For mare etais on saving, refer to “Saving Phrases (WRITE)" (p.32) Wien you select a different phrase rack chi playback is inprogress, Phrase Shf does not stotch a an empty phrasetrack, but instead he phase being played back continues taplay back. Lf you stop sit he RC-2 in hs state, he PHRASÉSELECT knob mumber and phrase track containing thephrase you were playing back ill be différent, 50 theindicator will flash rapid, then flash he number of timescorresponding to he phrase track ou ere playing andthen Dis pattern will repet.

‘The RC-2 has a built-in guide that can be used as à rhythmic accompaniment during recording, playback, and overdubbing. A variety of guide patterns are pro- vided, covering many different musical styles. *_ The guide does no! play during phrase recording if the tempo is not set ahead of time. However, since the tempo is set automatically once the recording is finished, the guide is then played during playback. The guide begins to play when the MODE knob is set to GUIDE 4/4 or GUIDE You can adjust the volume level of the guide sound with the GUIDE LEVEL knob, If you don't want to hear the guide sound, set (he GÜIDE LEVEL knob 10 MIN. To change the guide pattern, set the MODE knob to 43 and press the SELECT/ENTER button The guide pattern switches each time you press {he SE- LECT/ENTER button (‘Guide Pattern Lisl”; p. 37) When the pedal is pressed while the MODE knob is set to the GUIDE 4/40 35 , the RC-2 swvitches back Lo the immediately preceding beat o patte in the sequence. When the guide pattern is changed on an empty phrase track (for which no tempo has been sel, 1e tempo changes Lo the default stored with the pattern The guide sound stops when the MODE knob is turned to any position other than GUIDE while playback or recording is stopped. When the MODE knob is turned to the GUIDE 4/4 or 3 during playback or overdubbing, the performance Stops and only the guide sound plays. Wien a phrase is saved (p. 32) le currently selected guide pattern is saved along aith the recorded phrase.

Using the RC-2 for Practicing—Phrase Trainer While a saved phrase is playing back, its tempo can be adjusted without changing its pitch, This func- tionality is great for slowing down musical phras- es—such as fast guitar solos recorded from a CD/ digital audio player—making them easier to learn and practice with. Changing the Tempo for Practice To adjust the tempo during phrase playback, re- peatedly press the TAP TEMPO button at the de- 2 sired tempo. mn A * You cannot alter the tempo during plavback of phrases that Joe not been saved.

• For more details on changing the tempo, refer to “Setting the Tempo” (p.35).
• His not possible to adjust ie tempo beyond a certain limit. If you wish to keep he modified tempo, save the phrase (p.32).

When a phrase is saved to a phrase track (1-11) is initally setto loop playback. After is has been saved, turning the MODE knob to €9/-» allows you to use the TAP TEM- PO/SELECT/ENTER button Lo toggle between loop play- back (LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator: green) and One-Shot playback (LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator: red) In live performances, One-Shot playback is use- ful for saved phrase tracks containing Hwin gui- tar solos, special effects sounds, or any other sounds you wish to trigger “sampler style.” Ven you ant One-Shot plavhnck enabled every time a desred phase rack s selected, save the plrse fer sotching àt 10 One-Shiot playback (“Saving Phrases (IWRITE); p. 32) Loop Playback When the pedal is pressed, the phrase is played re- peatedly from beginning to end. One-Shot Playback The phrase plays one time from beginning to end and then stops automatically.

• Onerdubbing is disabled then one-shot playback is in effect. If le pda is pressed during playback of the phrase, he phrase start playing from Îhe beginning again (retrigger playback) If you toant Lo overdub, fist switch to loop playback You camot sæitel to One-Shot playback with phrases that Inroe not been saved afer recording *1f you soant Lo stop a One-Shot phrase cohile is playing back, press He pedal Hoice within a period of 0.5 seconds.

cording, playback, and overdubbing, set lempos, clear the temporary memory, and switch phrases (Phrase Shift). When Connecting an FS-5U You can use FS-SU or FS-6 footswitches (optional) to stop re- Connect the FS-SU to the STOP/TEMPO jack. *° Some switches manufactured by olher companies may eperate in the opposite æoay, Such foolstvitches cannot be used. *° Jfyou are using the FS-5U, move le polarity stoitch tozoard he jack. aa | 1e xt The FS-5L cannot be used. Press the footswitch during recording, playback, or overdubbing to stop the RC-2. While the RC-2 is stopped, you can set the tempo by repeatedly pressing the footswitch at the desired speed. You can clear the temporary memory by holding down the pedal for at least 1wo seconds. When Connecting Two FS-5Us or an FS-6 Using a special Roland PCS-1 connection able (optona, you can connect two FS-SUS or an F Lonnect the ro F9 BUS the 9-6 oc STOP/ TEMPO)

PCS-31 PCS-31 Stereo 14 phone plugs at TE ends ET [E:i using a FS-8 switch, setthe IE: and 2 POLARITY suitches as shoun belon.

RC-2_e.book 29 K— 2006#10A27HA &MA ÆA10H#3 15 Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch € When the FS-5U connected using the plug with the white stripe or the FS-6/s B pedal is pressed + Pressing the footswiteh during recording, playback, or overdubbing stops the RC-2. Wnile the RC-2 is stopped, vou can set the tempo by repeatedly pressing the footswitch at the desired speed. You can clear the temporary memory by holding down the pedal for at least Ho seconds. © When the FS-5U connected using the plug with the red stripe or the FS-6's À pedal is pressed (Phrase Shift) Each press of the footswitch selects the next saved phrase track in sequential order.

‘This is convenient with phrase tracks stored in the se- quence the phrases are Lo be performed! By storing phrase tracks in order—firstan intro, then re- peating sections (verse, chorus, solo), and finally an ending_—you can achieve extremely polished and s0- phisticated loop performances. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select the phrase that you wish to play first. If te phase has not been saved, it til be deleted then you stoitch to a différent phrase. For more on saving phrases, refer to “Saving Phrases (WRITE)" (p. 32). Press the RC-2' pedal to begin playing the phrase. When you reach the point at which you want to switch phrases, press the footswitch. The REC/PLAY/DUB indicator flashes the same count as êhe number for the phrase o be played nent, then flashes rapidly, and repeats this pattern The unit switches to he phrase wvih the next number (or, ifthatis empty, he phrase afler hat) at the timing used in retuming Lo the start of he Loop. When the phrase is swvitched, the REC/PLAY/DUB in- dicator flashes the same count as the number for {he phrase currently being played, then remains Lt, and re- peats this pattern. Wien the number of the next phrase 10 be played back matches he phrase number indicated by the PHRASE SELECT knob, the REC/PLAY/DUB indicatorflashes rapid, Eten remains it aohen le phrases are swoitched.

7 RC-2_e.book 30 K—5 Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch 2006#Æ10A27A &ÆR FA10#31$ +_ You can advance to any phrase while the current phrase is playing by pressing he pedal switch the corresponding number of times. Empty phrase tracks are disregarded. For example, when you press the pedal stoitch one time tohile Phrase Track 1 is playing, if Phrase Track 2 is empty, the RC-2 will switch to Phrase Track 3. + When you switch to a phrase set to One-Shot Playback, he phrase is played to the end, and then playback stops. If you use Phrase Shift during One-Shot Playback, the phrase Is played to the end, then the RC-2 switches to the selected phrase track. Playback may not shift to the selected phrase track if Phrase SH used 00 lose 10 1e ending of he cur- rent playing phrase Use Phrase SN with ample time for Re RC 2 carry out he phrase track section Press the other footswitch or the RC-2's pedal twice in succession to end playback. When you start playback again, Ie phrase played back lat played. you want to play he sequence over again, use the PHRASE SELECF knob or Fnotswiteh to Rue do the start of he sequence +_ You can also use the PHRASE SELECT knob Lo carry out Phrase Shi. I you um the PHRASE SELECT knob while a phrase is playing back, the newiy selected phrase track vil begin playing when the current phrase returns to {he 100 start You can use ihe footswitch while playback is stopped Lo select ne next phrase you want 10 play. When using Phrase Shif, ts possible Ihat ihe current phrase track wi diffr from that indicated by the position of the PHRASE SELECT knob. In ihis case, REC/PLAY/DUB slowly lashes Lo indicate the current phrase track number (for example, four flashes would indicate that Phrase Track 4 is current selecied), then Mlashes rapid, and then ihe palier repeats. Aie you select phrase that diffrs from the one indicated aith the PHRASE SELECT knob, you oil be unable o save ar delete the phrase. You ill also be unable 1 save the results of ay anerdubbing.

Saving and Deleting Phrases About Memory The memory of the RC- is divided into two areas: Phrase tracks 1-11 and the temporary memory. EE LAS PÉRDPPIDR mul CCC CP A phrase that you record or overdub is first stored in temporary memory. The phrase stored in temporary memory is temporary, and is erased when the following operations occur: + When you turn off the power + When you select a different phrase track If your recording /overdubbing produces à phrase that you wish to keep, be sure to save it to a phrase track (p. 32) before performing either of the above operations. What is a phrase track? A phrase track is an area of the RC-2' internal memory in which phrases are stored Phrases hat are saved here are not deleted when the power is tumed off. In addition, phrases hat are saved here can be selected at any time by using the PHRASE SELECT knob. GEMO) ‘The maximum total length of phrases that can be saved in Phrase Tracks 1-11 is 16 minutes. ‘You can only change the playback tempo (p. 35) of phrases saved Lo the phrase tracks. If you wish to change the playback tempo of a newly re- corded or overdubbed phrase, save it to a phrase track first. Deleting a Phrase from Temporary Memory Hold down the pedal for at least two seconds while playback is stopped or while a phrase is being played back (during playback without overdubbing). The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator flashes rapidly, and the phrase in the temporary memory is deleted.

RC-2_e.book 32 K— 2006#10A27HA &MÆA ÆF10H#31% Saving and Deleting Phrases Saving Phrases (WRITE) Pen pon Pare she or veine orale youhave edited the tempo or other Setings of a phrase, You an then save the phrase. For When ousavea phrase, the tempo and et settings current Attal ime are slored in he selected guide pattern À phrase that has not been saved will be lost when you turn off the power or select a different phrase track.

1. Set the MODE knob to WRITE.

The indicator flashes in red, and the RC-2 swvitches to save standby. You cannot save the phrase ii diféers from the phrase indicated oith the PHRASE SELECT Knob,

3. Use the PHRASE SELECT knob to select the

save-destination phrase track. 2° You cannot save bo a phrase rack hat already contains a phrase (then LOOPIONE SHOT indientr s lit) The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicatorflashes then there is not enough memory to save te phrase. To save the phrase, press the SELECT/ ENTER button (to cancel the save, set the MODE knob to any setting other than WRITE). While the save is in progress, the SELECT/ENTER indi- cator lights; when the save is completed, the SELECT / ENTER indicator flashes at the same rate as {he tempo.

• Depending on fe length of the phrase, it may take some time for the save to be completed. Wien His occurs, the SELECT/ENTER indicator stays lit for a length of time and {en lashes tuvice, and this pattern s repeated. + Hfyou turn he MODE Knob to a position other han WRITE toile a différent phrase track is selected as a same destination (see Step 3), le RC-2 stoitches phrase tracks and the recorded phrases LsL. <CAUTION> + Never lum off the RC-2's power while the SELECT/ ENTER indicator is I, Doing so wil cause all data saved in the phrase tracks Lo be lost. Please be aware that he contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of à malfunction or improper operation of he unit. To protect yourself against the risk of losing important data, save backup copies of important data you have stored in the RC-2's memory to an external recorder or other device. Al due care Is taken during repairs to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases, such as when there is damage to the memory, it may not be possible to restore the data. 1 may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the units memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liabilty concerning such loss of data.

2006#Æ10A27A &ÆR FA10#31$ Saving and Deleting Phrases Erasing a Saved Phrase (DELETE) Write Protect Mode + Turn the MODE knob to DELETE. . Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select the phrase track that you wish to delete. When you turn the PHRASE SELECT knob, any record- ed data that has not been saved is deleted.

3. Press the SELECT/ENTER button.

The indicator flashes in yellow, and the RC-2 switches to delete standby. ou cannot delete the phrase ft difrent than te phrase indicated it the PHRASE SELECT knob

4. To delete the phrase, press the SELECT/

ENTER button to delete the data (to cancel the deletion, set the MODE knob to any set- ting other than DELETE). While the data is being deleted, the SELECT/ENTERin- dicator remains Hit when the deletion is complete, the indicator goes out. Never turn off the RC power while the SELECT/EN- TER indicator is lit. Doing so will cause all data saved in the phrase tracks to be los. *_ You cannot delete all phrase tracks in one operation You can temporarily prevent all phrase tracks from being, saved or deleted. This condition is called “Write Protect mode." You can select Write Protect mode with the following proce- dure.

1. Ifthe RC-2 is turned on, switch the power

off. A phrase that has not been saved will be Lost ohen you turn off the porver.

turn on the power to the unit.

4. Confirm that the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator

is lit (red), the CHECK indicator is li (red), the REC/PLAY/DUB indicator is lit (red), then release the button. Only the CHECK indicator wil remain lt (red) This status is cancelled he the pouver is turned off the next time the pouver is swilched on, saving and deleting oil be enabled.

The RC-2 allows you to st the tempo and ime signature sepa rately for ch phrase track, These settings als determine hour ie guide tone el play, and how loop quantiation will occur. Thiémeans hat seing he tempo and de signature before re cording males easy Lo create a corec, aceuate loup phrase © The fault time signature à 4/4. you ae recording a phrase th a 4/4 me signature, 1 nf necessary 1 St Pete signature What is Loop Quantize? Te dmng a nou pra pese Ven MP tant in creating à loc that plays back acpurately. In he past, extensive practice was necsary 1 become SKIN at part ing te pol or ti purpose The RC2's Loop Quantize function automatically adjusts the length fa neuly recorded phrase 10 the meacure unit defined by he tempo and time signature, ven When lhe timing at ich recording is stoppe sSghty of. This al- Low ou to easily create IPop phioes with Eniform megsure Length hat play at a consent, steady tempo Without LOOP QUANTIZE Loop Phrase LOOP QUANTIZE $S S$S Prase + Loop Phrase

• Loop Quantiz is enabled only xohen you have set the tempo before recording. the tempo is not set before recording, Loop Quantize will not be enabled. About Automatic Tempo Settings When a phrase is recorded without a specific tempo setting, the tempo is Ihen set automatically after the recording is finished.

• The automatic tempo setting caleuates te tempo premised on phrases being recorded “with a guide beat and 1,2, 4, 8, 16, (or other pouver of vo) If you are recording phrases toit other beats, set the lime signature using the procedure on p. 36 before recording,

RC-2_e.book 35 A— 2006#10A27H ÊRE FH10#314 —<€ About the Tempo and Time Signature Setting the Tempo When you wish 10 record to an empty phrase track, you can set the tempo before recordin, You can also change the playback lempo when playing back saved phrase tracks. + Hfuou save a phrase after changing the playback tempo, the phrase is then saved with {he modified tempo. you do not save it, the tempo change vil be lost. + Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select the phrase track you wish to use.

2. Set the MODE knob to e/>.

3. Press the TAP TEMPO button several times

atthe desired tempo. The tempo willbeset according Lo the intervals at which you press the button. The tempo can be changed only othin a limited ratio. Yon canot set he tempo fr phrases that are ooped or an interoal shorter than the minimum recording time (approsi- mately 1.5 seconds Af you ais 10 record a me phrase at the same tempo as the previously selected phrase, pres the TAP TEMPO button You can create a loop phrase toit the Loop Quantize function disabled by starting recording without setting the tempo. [NOTE | ‘You can only change the playback tempo of phrases saved to the phrase tracks. To change the playback tem Po of a phrase stored in temporary memory immediate- Îy following overdubbing or recording, save it 10 a phrase track (p. 32)

About the Tempo and Time Signature 2006#10A27A HA FH10#318 Setting the Time Signature (4/4) for the Guide In addition to 4/4, the RC-2 allows you to set a 3/4 time signature. If you want to record a phrase with a time signature of 3/4, sel this lime signature before you star recording.

• is not possible Lo change le time signature afler recording Setting the Guide Pattern (5)

nature switches each time you press the button. GEMO) You can also switch the time signature by pressing the RC2' pedal. You cannot switch the time signature of recorded and saved phrases (MEMO) You can also switch to the immé pattern by pressing the RC-2'5 pi iately preceding guide

When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights, it means Ehat the battery is nearly dead and must be replaced. Replace the battery following the steps below.

• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit‘ power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use he alkaline type. Thumbscrew ——+{ [L Battery Snap D Cord Battery Snap Battery Housing 9V Battery

1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the

pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to open the unit.

• The Hiumbscreu can be Left in Me pedal ile changing the battery.

2. Remove the old battery from the battery

housing, and remove the snap cord con- nected to it.

3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery,

and place the battery inside the battery housing.

• Besure to cargflly obserue Ie battery poariy (+ versus

4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on

the back of the pedal, then close the pedal.

• Carefally avoid geting he snap cord eau in the pedal, oil spring, and battery housing,

5. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the

guide bush hole and fasten it securely.

Troubleshooting Power does not turn on/CHECK indicator does not light Is the correct AC adaptor (PSA-series; sold separately) properiy connected? Checkonce more o conf the adaptor is connected (p.10) Never se any AC adaptor other than he adaptor specf Has Ie battery run doun? Replace with a new battery (p. 38) The battery included oh the RC-2 intended only for confrming dat the ni fimctionat This ami comsumes a large amount of current, so the use of an AC adaptor is recommended. using a battery use an alkaline type battery To reduce battery consumption, be sure to disconnect the plug connected o the OUTPUT jack oheneer he units not use (p.10) Is the plug proper connected 10 {he OUTPUT jack? Check the connection once again (p. 10) The por ail not turn on without a plug connect to the OUTPUT jack No sound/not loud enough + _ The recorded or overdubbed sound cannot be heard or is 100 quiet Use the PHRASE LEVEL knob to adjust the volume Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable {hat does not contain a resistor. Guide sound cannot be heard/is not loud enough Use the GUIDE LEVEL knob to adjust the volume. +_ The guide tone plays under the following circumstances: + When the tempo is set before recording + During playback of a phrase Recording/overdubbing ends while still in progress There is nsufient memory. Delete unneeded phrases (.

83) then pero ie recording or overdubbing once again.

Recording does not end immediately when you press the pedal + Since the phrase lenglhis adjusted automatically when you record with Loop Quantize or record a phrase that is shorter than {he minimum recording time {approximately 1.5 seconds), recording may not stop immediately after you press in pedal. Recording begins immediately even though MODE is set to AUTO *+_Ifdue Lo distortion or other causes there is a significant amount of noise, {hat noise may be enough to trigger he beginning of recording. Reduce the noise, for example by lowering the distortion level.

CIE Troubleshooting RC-2_e.book 40 K—: 2006#10A27A &MA ÆA10H#315 The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator flashes even though there should be time remaining for recording + Inthe situations listed below, temporary memory for overdubbing (p. 31) is allocated separately from the. phrase. As 1he maximum available recording time also includes time used in temporary memory, the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator may flash in the following situations + When a phrase is selected + When the playback tempo is changed + When a phrase is saved Cannot change the playback tempo *_ You cannot change the playback tempo in he following situations: + lfthe phrase has not been saved + Ifthe phrase has been recorded or overdubbed but not saved + While phrases are being swvitched (wie the REC/ PLAY/DUB indicator à flashing) + When you attempt to set the tempo for a phrase that is looped over an interval shorter than {he minimum re- cording time (approximately 1. seconds) The REC/PLAY/DUB indicator is flashing even though playback is stopped + When you use a footswitch connected to the STOP/ TEMPO jack lo select a phrase (Phrase Shift function, p.29) that differs from the one indicated with the PHRASE SELECT knob, lhe phrase number is indicated by the REC/PLAV/DUB indicator flashing the same number of mes as he selected phrase number. In this case, you can overdub, but you vil be unable to save or delete the phrase Wen you ant o save or delete a phrase, select the phrase with the PHRASE SELECT knob, Unable to undo + Performing an undo requires free recording time twice he length of the phrase. Phrases for sohich you have not carried out the sorite procedure after recording (ævhen the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator is not lit) require free recording time equérlent to Le length of the phrase. the phrase tempo has been sloroed dexn, you may be unable Lo undo the phrase due Lo the increased amount of memory that is needed. When using undo and redo in overdubbing, confirm be- forehand that you have sufficient recording lime avai able.

• Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Power Supply. Current Draw. Dimensions. 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches Weight 420 g /15 oz (including battery) Owner's Manual, Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), Dry battery/9 V type (6LR61) *_ The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use- intended primarily for lesting its operation. We also suggest replacing Ehis with an alkaline dry cell . AC Adaptor (PSA-series) Footswitch FS-SU, FS-6 Footswitch Cable PCS-31 (Roland)

• 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms *_ In fe interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject 10 change without prior notice.

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