Page 2 - Copyright © 2006 BOSS CORPORATION
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 ...
Page 4 - Main Features
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 t...
Page 5 - Panel Descriptions
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 batter...
Page 6 - Example: When you want to stop at the end of a; Technique for Stopping Operation
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...
Page 9 - MODE Knob Position
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 ov...
Page 10 - Connections; CD/digital audio player
10 Connections Footswitches (sold separately) CD/digital audio player Electric guitar/bass AC adaptor(sold separately) Guitar amp Jack type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phoneSTOP/TEMPO jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phoneINPUT jack, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone HeadphonesJack PCS-31 Stereo 1/4” phone plugs a...
Page 11 - on all devices before making any connections.; the battery as soon as possible.
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 batt...
Page 12 - Turning the Power On/Off; Turning On the Power; Turning Off the Power; Caution when turning off the power; You must not be recording/playing/overdubbing a phrase
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 o...
Page 14 - Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances; Set the MODE knob to
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 t...
Page 15 - undo; redo
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, pres...
Page 17 - Press the pedal to stop recording.
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. ...
Page 18 - Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal
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. Turn the MODE knob to . INPUT 1. Select an empty phrase track. 6. Press the pedal to stop recording (the phrase plays back after you s...
Page 22 - Defeating AUX IN Compensation
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 conne...
Page 23 - Playing/Overdubbing Along with a Saved Phrase
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 track containing the saved phrase you want to play along with. 2. Tur...
Page 24 - Set the knob to
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 rapidl...
Page 25 - Recording and Performing Along with the Guide
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 recordin...
Page 26 - Using the RC-2 for Practicing—Phrase Trainer; Changing the Tempo for Practice
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...
Page 27 - ful for saved phrase tracks containing twin gui-; Loop Playback
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: g...
Page 28 - Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch; When Connecting an FS-5U
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 swit...
Page 29 - When the FS-5U connected using the; Press the RC-2’s pedal to begin playing the phrase.
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 pre...
Page 31 - Saving and Deleting Phrases; About Memory; What is a phrase track?; Deleting a Phrase from
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 oper...
Page 32 - Set the MODE knob to WRITE.
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 gu...
Page 33 - Turn the MODE knob to DELETE.; Write Protect Mode; Turn the MODE knob to WRITE.
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 bu...
Page 34 - About the Tempo and Time Signature; What is Loop Quantize?; LOOP QUANTIZE; About Automatic Tempo Settings
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 ma...
Page 35 - Setting the Tempo
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 ...
Page 36 - for the Guide; Setting the Guide Pattern (
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 th...
Page 37 - Guide Pattern List
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 Sur...
Page 38 - Changing the Battery
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 us...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting; No sound/not loud enough
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?...
Page 40 - Cannot change the playback tempo; Unable to undo
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 tempor...
Page 41 - Specifications; Recommended Load Impedance
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 dBuOutput Impedance ........................ 1 k Ω Recommended Load Impedan...
Page 42 - without prior notice.
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 ...
Page 43 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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...
