Boss Audio Systems RC-2 manual

Owner’ s Manual DC AC AC & BATTERY POWERED FET RC-2_e.book 1 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日　金曜日　午前１０時３１分[...]

2 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 [...]

3 Main Features....................................................................................................... 4 Panel Descriptions .............................................................................................. 5 Connections .....................................................................................................[...]

4 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 phrase’s pitch. ● Undo and Redo fun[...]

5 Panel Descriptions fig.01 1. AC Adaptor Jack Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (optionally available BOSS PSA-series). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without be- ing concerned about how much battery power you have left. * Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA-series). * If there is a battery in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used,[...]

6 Panel Descriptions 4. OUTPUT Jack Connect a guitar amp or monitor speaker here. * The OUTPUT jack also doubles as a power switch. Inserting a plug into the OUTPUT jack switches on the power; pull out the plug to switch the power off. To avoid unnecessary depletion of the battery, pull out the plug connected to the OUTPUT jack when you’re not us[...]

7 Panel Descriptions 8. Thumbscrew Loosen this thumbscrew to open the pedal and facilitate bat- tery replacement. * For instructions on replacing the battery, refer to “Changing the Battery” ; p. 38. fig.02 9. PHRASE LEVEL Knob This adjusts the volume level of the phrase being played back. * This knob does not adjust the input level of the INPU[...]

8 Panel Descriptions 13 . TAP TEMPO/SELECT/ENTER Button Use this when setting tempos, changing parameter values, and deleting and writing data. The function changes according to the position of the MODE knob. 14 . REC/PLAY/DUB Indicator This lights or flashes during recording, playback, and overdubbing. MODE Knob Position Description , , AUTO Set t[...]

9 Panel Descriptions 15 . MODE Knob Use this knob to switch between the RC-2’s operating modes. MODE Knob Position Description The pedal switch can be used to set the tempo as well as control recording, playback, and overdubbing (p. 18). The pedal switch is used to control recording, playback, and overdubbing (p. 13). (This is the RC-2’s normal[...]

10 Connections Footswitches (sold separately) CD/digital audio player Electric guitar/bass A C adaptor (sold separately) Guitar amp Jack type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniatur e phone STOP/TEMPO jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone Headphones Jack PCS-31 Stereo 1/4” phone plugs at both ends or RC-2_e.book 10 ページ ?[...]

11 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 power to all connected devices. * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. * To prev[...]

12 Turning the Power On/Off Turning On the Power Insert the plug of the connection cable into the OUTPUT jack. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. Turning Off the Power Remove the plug of the connection cable from the OUTPUT jack. Impor[...]

13 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances * For instructions on how to stop playback or overdubbing, refer to “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6). On the RC-2, the process of recording an additional performance while a recorded performance plays back is called overdubbing. 3. Press the pedal to start recording. Lig[...]

14 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an empty phrase track (1-11). The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator remains off when a phrase track is empty. If there are no empty phrase tracks, or when the LOOP/ ONE SHOT indicator flashes to indicate that the memo- ry is full, delete any unnecessary[...]

15 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances * Recording or overdubbing may stop before you are finished if the RC-2’s memory runs out. If this occurs, delete any unnecessary phrases (p. 33) and try the operation again. 6. When you are finished with playback or overdubbing, press the pedal twice. * Be sure to press the pedal [...]

16 Using AUTO Mode to Automatically Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input * For instructions on how to stop playback or overdubbing, refer to “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6). INPUT 4. Pla y (recording begins when the RC-2 receives audio input). 2. T urn the MODE knob to A UT O . 3. Press the pedal to s witch to recording standby mod[...]

17 Using AUTO Mode to Automatically Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an empty phrase track (1-11). 2. Set the MODE knob to AUTO. If recording in time with the tempo, you can press the TAP TEMPO button several times to set the tempo. (Loop Quantize (p. 34) is enabled after the tempo is set.) When the t[...]

18 Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal * For instructions on how to stop playback or overdubbing, refer to “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6). 2. T urn the MODE knob to . INPUT 1. Select an empty phrase track. 6. Press the pedal to stop recording (the phrase plays back after you stop). Lights in green Play . Lights in yellow[...]

19 Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an empty phrase track (1-11). 2. Set the MODE knob to . You are now ready to set the tempo with the pedal. 3. Press the pedal several times in time with the tempo. Loop Quantize (p. 34) is enabled after the tempo is set. The guide starts playing in time wit[...]

20 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Audio from a CD/Digital Audio Player * For instructions on how to stop playback, refer to “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6). AUX IN 5. Press the pedal to switch to recording standby mode. Lights in red 3. Pla y back the CD or digital audio play er , and adjust the volume. 6. Pla y back the CD or Dig[...]

21 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Audio from a CD/Digital Audio Player 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an empty phrase track (1-11). The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator remains off when a phrase track is empty. If there are no empty phrase tracks, or when the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator flashes to indicate that the memory is full, delete any unnec[...]

22 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Audio from a CD/Digital Audio Player 8. When you are finished with playback, press the pedal twice. * Be sure to press the pedal two times within an interval of one second. * For more details on saving, refer to “Saving Phrases (WRITE)” (p. 32). Be sure to connect the CD or digital audio player to the AUX I[...]

23 Playing/Overdubbing Along with a Saved Phrase * For instructions on how to stop playback or overdubbing, refer to “Technique for Stopping Operation” (p. 6). 3. Press the pedal to start playback. Play . Play . 1. Select the phrase trac k containing the sav ed phrase you w ant to play along with. 2. T urn the MODE knob to . Lights in green INP[...]

24 Playing/Overdubbing Along with a Saved Phrase 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select the phrase track in which the desired phrase is saved. The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator flashes rapidly while the phrase is read from memory. * You cannot overdub while the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator is flashing rapidly. 2. Set the knob to . If you want to change the [...]

25 Recording and Performing Along with the Guide The RC-2 has a built-in guide that can be used as a rhythmic accompaniment during recording, playback, and overdubbing. A variety of guide patterns are pro- vided, covering many different musical styles. * The guide does not play during phrase recording if the tempo is not set ahead of time. However,[...]

26 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 Pr[...]

27 Playing a Phrase Only Once (One-Shot Playback) When a phrase is saved to a phrase track (1-11), it’s initially set to loop playback. After is has been saved, turning the MODE knob to allows you to use the TAP TEM- PO/SELECT/ENTER button to toggle between loop play- back (LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator: green) and One-Shot playback (LOOP/ONE SHOT indi[...]

28 Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch You can use FS-5U or FS-6 footswitches (optional) to stop re- cording, playback, and overdubbing, set tempos, clear the temporary memory, and switch phrases (Phrase Shift). When Connecting an FS-5U Connect the FS-5U to the STOP/TEMPO jack. * Some switches manufactured by other companies may operate [...]

29 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 footswitch during recording, playback, or overdubbing stops the RC-2. • While the RC-2 is stopped, you can set the tempo by repeatedly pressing the footswitch at the desired speed.[...]

30 Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch • You can advance to any phrase while the current phrase is playing by pressing the pedal switch the corresponding number of times. * Empty phrase tracks are disregarded. For example, when you press the pedal switch one time while Phrase Track 1 is playing, if Phrase Track 2 is empty, the RC-2 wil[...]

31 Saving and Deleting Phrases About Memory The memory of the RC-2 is divided into two areas: Phrase tracks 1-11 and the temporary memory. 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 •[...]

32 Saving and Deleting Phrases Saving Phrases (WRITE) When you have finished recording or overdubbing, or after you have edited the tempo or other settings of a phrase, you can then save the phrase. When you save a phrase, the tempo and beat settings current at that time are stored in the selected guide pattern. A phrase that has not been saved wil[...]

33 Saving and Deleting Phrases Erasing a Saved Phrase (DELETE) 1. Turn the MODE knob to DELETE. 2. 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[...]

34 About the Tempo and Time Signature The RC-2 allows you to set the tempo and time signature sepa- rately for each phrase track. These settings also determine how the guide tone will play, and how loop quantization will occur. This means that setting the tempo and time signature before re- cording makes it easy to create a correct, accurate loop p[...]

35 About the Tempo and Time Signature Setting the Tempo When you wish to record to an empty phrase track, you can set the tempo before recording. You can also change the playback tempo when playing back saved phrase tracks. * If you save a phrase after changing the playback tempo, the phrase is then saved with the modified tempo. If you do not save[...]

36 About the Tempo and Time Signature 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, set this time signature before you start recording. * It is not possible to change the time signature after recording. 1. Set the MODE [...]

37 About the Tempo and Time Signature Guide Pattern List BEAT No. PATTERN 3/4 1 Beat1 2 Beat2 BEAT No. PATTERN 4/4 1 8Beat1 2 8Beat2 3 8Beat3 4 16Beat 5 Triple 6 Shuffle1 7 Shuffle2 8 Rock1 9 Rock2 10 Rock3 11 Rock4 12 Metal1 13 Metal2 14 Blues1 15 Blues2 16 Blues3 17 Pop BEAT No. PATTERN 4/4 18 Surf Beat 19 Down Beat 20 Funk1 21 Funk2 22 Groove 23[...]

38 Changing the Battery When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights, it means that 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’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. fig.1[...]

39 Troubleshooting Power does not turn on/CHECK indicator does not light • Is the correct AC adaptor (PSA-series; sold separately) properly connected? Check once more to confirm the adaptor is connected (p. 10). * Never use any AC adaptor other than the adaptor specified. • Has the battery run down? Replace with a new battery (p. 38). * The bat[...]

40 Troubleshooting The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator flashes even though there should be time remaining for recording • In the situations listed below, temporary memory for overdubbing (p. 31) is allocated separately from the phrase. As the maximum available recording time also includes time used in temporary memory, the LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator may fla[...]

41 Specifications RC-2: Loop Station Nominal Input Level ..................... INPUT: -20 dBu AUX IN: -10 dBu Input Impedance............................ INPUT: 1 M Ω AUX IN: 47 k Ω Nominal Output Level .................. -20 dBu Output Impedance ........................ 1 k Ω Recommended Load Impedance ...... 10 k Ω or greater Internal Memory [...]

42 Specifications Power Supply ................................. DC 9 V: Dry battery/9 V type (6F22 (carbon), 6LR61 (alkaline)) , AC Adaptor (PSA-series: optional) Current Draw ................................. 50 mA (DC 9 V) * Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the ac[...]

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

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