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RC-2_e.book 1 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分
Owner’s Manual
AC DC
AC & BATTERY
POWERED
FET
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RC-2_e.book 2 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 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
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RC-2_e.book 3 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Main Features....................................................................................................... 4 Panel Descriptions .............................................................................................. 5 Connections....................................................................................................... 10 Turning the Power On/Off.....................................................................
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RC-2_e.book 4 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 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 functions allow the last overdub to be cancelled or restored, great for fixing performance mistakes made
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RC-2_e.book 5 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Panel Descriptions fig.01 1. AC Adaptor Jack Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (optionally available BOSS 12 3 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, the RC-2 will switch over to battery-powered operation should the line voltage be inter
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RC-2_e.book 6 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Panel Descriptions 4. OUTPUT Jack Phrase tracks Connect a guitar amp or monitor speaker here. containing re- Playback → Overdubbing * The OUTPUT jack also doubles as a power switch. corded phrases Inserting a plug into the OUTPUT jack switches on the power; pull • Pressing the pedal twice in succession stops the record- out the plug to switch the power off. To avoid unnecessary depletion ing, playback, or overdubb
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RC-2_e.book 7 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Panel Descriptions 8. Thumbscrew 10. GUIDE LEVEL Knob Loosen this thumbscrew to open the pedal and facilitate bat- This adjusts the volume level of the guide sound. tery replacement. 11. LOOP/ONE SHOT Indicator * For instructions on replacing the battery, refer to “Changing the Battery” ; p. 38. This lights up when a phrase is saved to the selected phrase track. fig.02 Green: loop phrase 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Red: one-
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RC-2_e.book 8 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 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. MODE Knob Position Description Set the tempo by repeatedly pressing the button at the desired speed (“Setting the tempo”; p. 35). , , AUTO The indicator flashes at the same rate as the tempo. 4/4 Switches the time signature each
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RC-2_e.book 9 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 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 operating mode.) AUTO After the pedal switch is used to put the RC-2 in recording standby, reco
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RC-2_e.book 10 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Connections CD/digital audio player AC adaptor (sold separately) Headphones Jack Guitar amp Electric guitar/bass or PCS-31 Stereo 1/4” phone plugs at both ends Jack type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone STOP/TEMPO jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone Footswitches (sold separately) 10
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RC-2_e.book 11 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 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 prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn
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RC-2_e.book 12 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 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 connection cable from OUTPUT jack. 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. Important When turning on the power while a recorded track is being selected (the LOOP/ONE SHOT i
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RC-2_e.book 13 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances 1. Select an 2. Turn the MODE 3. Press the pedal to Play. 4. Press the pedal to empty knob to . start recording. stop recording phrase track. (the phrase plays Lights in back after you stop). red Lights in green INPUT 6. Press the pedal twice Press the pedal to stop Play. 5. Press the pedal to to stop playback. overdubbing start overdubbin
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RC-2_e.book 14 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an 3. Press the pedal to start recording. empty phrase track (1-11). If the tempo has not been set, recording begins simulta- neously with the press of the pedal. If the tempo has The LOOP/ONE SHOT indicator remains off when a been set, recording begins one measure after the pedal phrase track is empty. is pressed. If there
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RC-2_e.book 15 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances * Recording or overdubbing may stop before you are finished if Undoing Overdubs (UNDO/REDO) the RC-2’s memory runs out. If this occurs, delete any unnecessary phrases (p. 33) and try the operation again. The RC-2’s Undo function allows you to cancel the most re- cent overdub operation. This is convenient if you make a 6. When you are finished with playback or mistake
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RC-2_e.book 16 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Using AUTO Mode to Automatically Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input 5. Press the pedal to 1. Select an 2. Turn the MODE 3. Press the pedal to switch 4. Play empty knob to AUTO. to recording standby mode. (recording begins stop recording phrase track. when the RC-2 receives (the phrase plays Flashes rapidly back after you stop). audio input). in red Lights in Lights in red green INPUT 7. Press the pedal twice Pre
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RC-2_e.book 17 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Using AUTO Mode to Automatically Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an 7. When you are finished with playback or empty phrase track (1-11). overdubbing, press the pedal twice. * Be sure to press the pedal two times within an interval of one 2. Set the MODE knob to AUTO. second. If recording in time with the tempo, you can press the * For more details on saving, refer to “Saving P
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RC-2_e.book 18 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal 1. Select an 2. Turn the MODE 3. Press the pedal 4. Hold down the pedal 5. Press the pedal to Play. empty knob to . several times in for two seconds to set start recording. phrase track. time with the tempo. the tempo. Flashes rapidly Lights in in yellow red INPUT Press several times Hold down two seconds 8. Press the pedal twice Press the pedal to stop Play. 7. Press
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RC-2_e.book 19 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal 1. Turn the PHRASE SELECT knob to select an 7. If you want to overdub onto the phrase, empty phrase track (1-11). press the pedal. Pressing the pedal toggles you between playback and 2. Set the MODE knob to . overdubbing modes. You are now ready to set the tempo with the pedal. * You can undo and redo the overdubs (Undo/Redo; p. 15). 3. Press the pedal several times in time w
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RC-2_e.book 20 ページ ２００６年１０月２７日 金曜日 午前１０時３１分 Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Audio from a CD/Digital Audio Player 5. Press the pedal to 1. Select an 2. Turn the MODE 3. Play back the CD or 6. Play back the CD or switch to recording empty knob to AUTO. digital audio player, Digital audio player standby mode. phrase track. and adjust the volume. (recording begins). AUX IN Flashes rapidly Lights in 4. Cue up the CD/digital in red red audio player to
