RC-500 Loop Station
Parameter Guide
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Memory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TRACK 1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
REC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LOOP FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RHYTHM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CTL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ASSIGN18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Settings for the Entire RC-500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 System Settings (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PREFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 EXTENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 F.RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Input/Output Settings (INPUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Memory Settings
TRACK 1, 2
Parameter REVERSE LOOP FX
1SHOT
LEVEL PAN START
STOP
MEASURE
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
OFF, ON
Specifies conventional playback (OFF) or reverse playback (ON).
* When REVERSE is set to “ON,” you won’t be able to switch to overdubbing after a recording has been completed.
OFF, ON
Specifies whether to apply LOOP FX (ON) or not (OFF).
Specifies whether the track playback will be one-shot (ON) or not one-shot (OFF; conventional loop playback).
Track 1: OFF Track 2: ON
If 1SHOT is ON, playback will stop when it reaches the end of the phrase.
OFF
Conventional loop playback.
The phrase will play only once from the beginning to the end of the track, and then stop automatically (One-Shot Playback).
ON
If you press the [REC/PLAY] switch during playback, playback will begin again from the
beginning of the track (Retrigger Playback). Overdubbing cannot be carried out.
* If you don’t want to use tempo synchronization, set TEMPO.S (p. 3) “OFF.”
0100200
Adjusts the playback level of the tracks. * You can also use the [TRACK 1] and [TRACK 2] sliders to adjust the playback level.
L50CENTERR50
Specifies the stereo position (pan) of the track.
Specifies whether playback starts with a fade-in or immediately when the track plays.
IMMEDIATE
Playback starts immediately.
FADE IN
Playback starts while fading in. * You can use “FADE TIME” (p. 5) to specify the length of the fade-in.
Specifies how the track will stop when you press the [STOP] switch. 5 The PLAY indicator will blink until playback stops. 5 If you press the [STOP] switch once again before playback stops, playback will stop immediately.
* You can’t overdubbing during the time until playback stops.
IMMEDIATE
Playback will stop immediately.
FADE OUT
Playback will fade out and then stop. * You can use “FADE TIME” (p. 5) to specify the length of the fade-out.
LOOP END
Playback will continue to the end of the loop, and then stop.
You can specify the number of measures for each track. When recording along with rhythm sounds or other tracks, it’s convenient to specify the number of measures before you record, so that looping will occur at the specified measure length, even if you don’t operate the switch when you’ve finished recording.
* This parameter is available only if LOOP.S (p. 3) is “ON.”
Track 1: One measure
Track 2: Four measures
AUTO
FREE 1MEAS
Tracks that are set to AUTO will have the same number of measures. The number of measures is determined by the first-recorded track of the tracks that are set to AUTO. For example, if all tracks are set to AUTO, the value set as the number of measures for the second and subsequent tracks will be identical to the number of measures in the first track that was recorded.
The number of measures will be set automatically, corresponding to the length of the recording.
The number of measures will be set manually.
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Parameter
LOOP.S (LOOP SYNC)
TEMPO.S (TEMPO SYNC) INPUT OUTPUT
Memory Settings
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
Specifies whether the beginning of the track 1 and track 2 phrases are aligned for loop playback (ON), or whether they loop-play at the length of their respective phrases (OFF).
Retriggers at the beginning of the first-recorded phrase.
Playback will repeat at the length of the phrase.
ON: Track 1 Track 2
OFF: Track 1 Track 2
OFF, ON
Playback starting location
If you turn LOOP.S on, the beginning of the tracks will always be aligned. This means that if tracks are already playing back, the playback start location of the other tracks will become “the current location of the phrase being played.” The following illustration is an example of how playback will occur with track 1 and 2 that contain the identical melody but have different loop sync settings.
Playback starts midway through the phrase (from the current location).
ON: Track 1
Track 2
OFF: Track 1 Track 2
Playback always starts at the beginning of the phrase.
Specifies whether each track plays at its original tempo (the tempo during recording) or at the tempo that is specified in memory.
OFF
The track will play at its own original tempo.
The track will play at the memory tempo.
ON
Tracks 1 and 2 play at the same tempo.
Specifies the input from which sound is recorded.
ALL
Sound that is input from the MIC IN jack and the INST IN jacks (A/MONO, B) is mixed and recorded.
MIC IN
Sound that is input from the MIC IN jack is recorded in stereo.
INST IN
Sound that is input to the INST IN jacks (A/MONO, B) is assigned and recorded to A and B (L, R).
INST IN-A
Sound that is input from the INST IN A/MONO jack is recorded in stereo.
INST IN-B
Sound that is input from the INST IN B jack is recorded in stereo.
MIC/INST
Sound that is input to the MIC IN jack and the INST IN jacks (A/MONO, B) is assigned and recorded to A and B (L, R).
Specifies the output destination of the playback audio.
ALL
Audio is output from both OUTPUT A/MONO and B jacks.
OUT-A
Audio is output from the OUTPUT A/MONO jack.
OUT-B
Audio is output from the OUTPUT B jack.
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Memory Settings
MEMORY
REC
Parameter DUB MODE REC ACTION
QUANTIZE
AUTO REC A.REC SENS A.REC SRC LOOP LENGTH
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
Specifies the overdubbing method.
OVERDUB
The new performance is layered onto the prerecorded tracks.
If overdubbing is repeated, the next performance is layered on top of the previous material, allowing you to create an ensemble in a single track.
REPLACE
Tracks with existing recordings are overwritten as new tracks are recorded over them. Overwriting takes places while the previously recorded tracks are played back, allowing you to achieve a kind of delay effect similar to that obtained from an effects processor.
Specifies the order in which record/playback/overdubbing are switched when you press the [REC/PLAY] switch.
REC->DUB
Operation will switch in the order of Recording 0 Overdubbing 0 Playback.
REC->PLAY
Operation will switch in the order of Recording 0 Playback 0 Overdubbing.
With tracks for which LOOP.S (p. 3) is “ON,” under any of the conditions listed below, your timing will be corrected (Loop Quantize) based on the tempo and time signature of the rhythm, even if the timing at which you press a button is slightly inaccurate. 5 If the rhythm is on 5 If there is an already-recorded track whose LOOP.S is turned on 5 If the MIDI Sync is on * The QUANTIZE setting applies only during recording. It is ignored during overdubbing or playback.
* When you stop recording, it is quantized to match the measure length of the previously-recorded track (LOOP.S: ON) or rhythm.
Recording begins the instant you perform the operation.
OFF
When you stop recording, it is quantized to match the measure.
MEASURE
Quantize to the measure start location for recording.
“AUTO REC” (auto record) starts recording when there is audio input from your guitar performance or the mic.
OFF
Recording will begin the instant you press the [REC/PLAY] switch.
When you press the [REC/PLAY] switch, the REC/PLAY indicator will blink rapidly, and the
ON
RC-500 will enter recording-standby mode.
When you begin playing, the REC/PLAY indicator will light and recording will start.
*1 150100
Specifies the input sensitivity at which auto record starts. Recording will start when the input from the guitar or mic exceeds the specified sensitivity.
Specifies the input to which AUTO REC applies.
ALL
MIC IN connector, INST IN jacks (A/MONO, B)
MIC IN *1
INST
MIC IN connector INST IN jacks (A/MONO, B)
INST-A
INST IN A/MONO jack
INST-B
INST IN B jack
Specifies the length to which LOOP.S (p. 3) aligns the beginnings of the material for loop sync.
AUTO
The length of the first-recorded phrase will be the LOOP LENGTH.
125362
Manually specifies the number of measures that will be looped.
(*1) This is valid when AUTO REC is “ON.”
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PLAY
Parameter
PLAY MODE
SINGL CHNGE LEVEL FADE TIME ALL START TRK CHAIN
Memory Settings
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
Specifies whether tracks 1 and 2 play back simultaneously.
MULTI:
Track 1 Track 2
SINGLE:
Track 1 Track 2
Stops when the other track starts playing.
MULTI
Play back all tracks.
* To ensure that playback always takes place from the beginning of the phrase, you need to set LOOP.S (p. 3) to “OFF.”
Play back only a single track.
SINGLE
The currently-playing track stops when the other track starts playing. * If SINGL CHNGE is set to “LOOP END,” the track will change at the end of the loop.
Specifies how the tracks will be switched when PLAY MODE is “SINGLE.”
IMMEDIATE
The change will occur immediately.
LOOP END
The change will occur after playback has reached the end of the loop.
0100200
Specifies the volume of the loop track and rhythm during playback.
~, , ¸, , 1MEAS2MEAS Specifies the fade-in/out time as a number of measures when START (p. 2) is set to
64MEAS
“FADE IN” or STOP (p. 2) is set to “FADE OUT.”
ALL, TRACK1, TRACK2
Normally, tracks 1 and 2 start playing simultaneously when a MIDI start message is received (the ALL setting). However, you can set this to make only the specified track (TRACK 1 or TRACK 2) start playing.
Specifies how tracks 1 and 2 are connected.
PARALLEL
The two loop tracks are connected in parallel.
SERIES
The output of track 1 is connected to track 2.
LOOP FX
Parameter LOOP FX
TYPE
SCAT LEN REPT LEN SHIFT FLICK
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
OFF, ON
Specifies whether loop FX is used (ON) or not used (OFF).
Selects the Input FX/Track FX type.
SCATTER14
The track will be scrubbed in time with the beat.
REPEAT13
Plays the track repeatedly in time with the beat.
SHIFT12
The track will play shifted by the length of the beat.
VINYL FLICK
The track will sound as though you are touching the turntable.
*2 THRU, , ¸, , ~
* This is shown when TYPE is “SCATTER14.” Specifies the scrub length. If this is set to “THRU,” there is no effect.
*2 THRU, ª, , ¸, , ~, `
* This is shown when TYPE is “REPEAT13.” Specifies the repeat length. If this is set to “THRU,” there is no effect.
*2 THRU, ~, , ¸, , ª
* This is shown when TYPE is “SHIFT12.” Specifies the beat shift length. If this is set to “THRU,” there is no effect.
050100
* This is shown when TYPE is “VINYL FLICK.” Specifies the playback speed of the turntable.
(*2) The value changes depending on the BEAT (p. 6) setting for RHYTHM.
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Memory Settings
RHYTHM
* You can access the rhythm setting screen by long-pressing the RHYTHM [ON/OFF] button.
MEMO By executing the Write operation while in the rhythm play-standby or rhythm play condition, you can save/recall the memory as a “rhythm: on” memory.
Parameter LEVEL REVERB PATTERN VARIATION VAR.CHANGE KIT BEAT
START
STOP
REC COUNT
PLAY COUNT FILL PART14 TONE LOW TONE HIGH
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
0100200
Adjusts the volume of the rhythm.
030100
Adjusts the depth of the reverb applied to the rhythm.
Selects the rhythm pattern.
SimpleBeat14, GrooveBeat17, Rock14, Funk14, Shuffle15, Swing15, SideStick15, PercusBeat14, LatinBeat14, Conga13, Bossa12, Samba12, DanceBeat14, Metronome14, Blank
A, B
Selects the rhythm pattern variation (A or B).
Specifies the timing at which the rhythm pattern variation is switched.
MEASURE LOOP END
Play to the end of the measure and then switch. Play to the end of the loop and then switch.
Selects the drum kit that is used for rhythm playback.
Studio, Live, Light, Heavy, Rock, Metal, Jazz, Brush, Cajon, Drum&Bass, R&B, Dance, Techno, Dance Beats, HipHop, 808+909
2/44/47/4, 5/815/8
Selects the rhythm beat. * You cannot change the beat after the track is recorded. Be sure to set this before recording.
Specifies how rhythm playback starts.
LOOP START
The rhythm plays when loop recording or playback starts.
REC END
The rhythm plays when loop recording ends and switches to playback.
This is useful if you want to perform without specifying a tempo, then start recording, and then play the loop in time with the rhythm when playback starts.
BEFORE LOOP
The rhythm plays before loop recording or playback.
The rhythm starts playing when you press the switch once, and recording/playback starts in time with the rhythm when you press the switch once again.
Specifies how rhythm playback stops.
The rhythm always continues playing.
OFF
If you are performing in synchronization with an external MIDI device, you can keep the
rhythm playing continuously to allow synchronized playback.
LOOP STOP
The rhythm stops when the loop stops.
REC END
The rhythm stops when loop recording ends. This is useful when you want to use the rhythm as a guide during recording.
Specifies whether a count-in is heard for recording.
* A count-in won’t be sounded when a track or rhythm is being played back.
OFF
No count-in is played.
1MEAS
Recording starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
Specifies whether a count-in is heard for playback.
OFF 1MEAS
No count-in is played. Playback starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
OFF, ON OFF, ON (PART13) OFF, ON (PART4) -10010 -10010
Specifies whether the rhythm plays with a fill-in (ON) or without a fill-in (OFF). For each of the four drum parts (PART 14) that make up the drum kit, these settings specify whether the drum sound is heard (ON) or not heard (OFF). Adjusts the low-frequency tonal character of the rhythm sound. Adjusts the high-frequency tonal character of the rhythm sound.
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CTL
Parameter
PDL1 FUNC PDL2 FUNC PDL3 FUNC CTL1 FUNC CTL2 FUNC
Memory Settings
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
Specify the functions of the [REC/PLAY] switch (PDL1), [STOP] switch (PDL2), [TRACK SELECT] switch (PDL3), and a footswitch connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack.
OFF
No function is assigned.
T1, T2 REC/PLY
Switch between record/play/overdubbing for track 1 or 2.
Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during playback or overdubbing to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo.
T1, T2 R/P/S
Switch between record/play/stop (press the switch twice) for track 1 or 2.
Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during recording or playback to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo.
T1, T2 R/P/S(C
Switch between record/play/stop (press the switch twice) for track 1 or 2. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during recording or playback to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
T1, T2 MOM R/P
Put track 1 or 2 in record/play only while you hold down the switch.
T1, T2 PLY/STP
Switch between play/stop for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 P/S(CLR
Switch between play/stop for track 1 or 2. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during recording or playback to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
T1, T2 STOP
Stop record/play for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 STOP(TAP
Stop record/play for track 1 or 2.
Specify the tempo (tap tempo) by pressing the switch several times at the desired interval while stopped.
T1, T2 STOP(CLR
Stop record/play for track 1 or 2. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
T1, T2 STOP(T/C
Stop record/play for track 1 or 2. Specify the tempo (tap tempo) by pressing the switch several times at the desired interval while stopped. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
T1, T2 CLEAR
Clear track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 UND/RED
Undo/redo recording or the most recent overdubbing for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 REVERSE
Turn reverse play on/off for track 1 or 2.
TRK SELECT (PDL3)
Switch between tracks 1 and 2. Long-press the switch to select both tracks.
If both tracks are selected, operating the switch assigned to CUR REC/PLY lets you control play/ stop for both tracks.
CUR REC/PLY (PDL1)
Switch between record/play/overdubbing for the currently selected track.
Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during playback or overdubbing to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo.
CUR R/P/S
Switch between record/play/stop (press the switch twice) for the currently selected track.
Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during recording or playback to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo.
CUR R/P/S(C
Switch between record/play/stop (press the switch twice) for the currently selected track. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during recording or playback to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
CUR MOM R/P
Select record/play/overdubbing for the currently selected track only while you hold down the switch.
CUR PLY/STP
Switch between play/stop for the currently selected track.
CUR P/S(CLR
Switch between play/stop for track 1 or 2. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during recording or playback to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
CUR STOP
Stop record/play for the currently selected track.
CUR STP(TAP
Stop record/play for the currently selected track.
Specify the tempo (tap tempo) by pressing the switch several times at the desired interval while stopped.
CUR STP(CLR (PDL2)
Stop record/play for the currently selected track. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
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Memory Settings
Parameter
PDL1 FUNC PDL2 FUNC PDL3 FUNC CTL1 FUNC CTL2 FUNC
EXP FUNC
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
CUR STP(T/C
Stop record/play for the currently selected track. Specify the tempo (tap tempo) by pressing the switch several times at the desired interval while stopped. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
CUR CLEAR
Clear the currently selected track.
CUR UND/RED
Undo/redo recording or the most recent overdubbing for the currently selected track.
CUR REVERSE
Turn reverse play on/off for the currently selected track.
UNDO/REDO
Allows you to undo/redo the last recording or overdubbing of a track.
ALL START
Simultaneously start play for tracks 1 and 2.
TAP TEMPO
Press the switch several times at the desired interval to specify the tempo. Long-press the switch (two seconds or longer) to return to the previous tempo.
LOOP FX (CTL1) TR1 FX
Turn the loop FX on/off. Turn the loop FX on/off for track 1.
TR2 FX
Turn the loop FX on/off for track 2.
CUR TR FX
Turn the loop FX on/off for the currently selected track.
FX INC
Switch the loop FX in the order of SCATTER140REPEAT130SHIFT120VINYL FLICK0 SCATTER1…
FX DEC
Switch the loop FX in the order of VINYL FLICK0SHIFT210REPEAT310SCATTER410 VINYL FLICK…
RHYHTM P/S
Switch the rhythm between play/stop.
RHYTHM PLAY
Play the rhythm.
RHYTHM STOP
Stop playing the rhythm.
MEMORY INC (CTL2) MEMORY DEC
Switch to the next memory. Switch to the previous memory.
MIC MUTE
Mute the audio from the mic.
EXTENT INC
Switch the “EXTENT” (p. 13) setting in the order of EXT10EXT2…EXT50…
EXTENT DEC
Switch the “EXTENT” (p. 13) setting in the order of EXT50EXT4…EXT10…
Specifies the function of a expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack.
OFF
No function is assigned.
T1, T2 LEVEL1
Control the “LEVEL” (p. 2) of track 1 or 2 in the range of 0200.
T1, T2 LEVEL2
Control the level in the range of 0”maximum value,” with the “LEVEL” setting of track 1 or 2 as the maximum value.
CUR LEVEL 1
Control the “LEVEL” of the currently selected track in the range of 0200.
CUR LEVEL 2
Control the level of the currently selected track in the range of 0”maximum value,” with the “LEVEL” setting of the currently selected track as the maximum value.
TEMPO UP
Press the pedal to make the tempo faster.
TEMPO DOWN
Press the pedal to make the tempo slower.
Control a parameter according to the loop FX type.
FX CONTROL
Type SCATTER14 REPEAT13 SHIFT12 VINYL FLICK
Parameter that is controlled SCAT LEN REPT LEN SHIFT FLICK
RHYTHM LEV1 RHYTHM LEV2 MEMORY LEV1 MEMORY LEV2
Control the “LEVEL” (p. 6) of rhythm in the range of 0200.
Control the level in the range of 0”maximum value,” with the “LEVEL” setting of rhythm as the maximum value.
Control the “LEVEL” (p. 5) of memory in the range of 0200.
Control the level in the range of 0”maximum value,” with the “LEVEL” setting of memory as the maximum value.
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ASSIGN18
Parameter ASSIGN18 SOURCE
SRC MODE
TARGET
Memory Settings
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
OFF, ON
Specifies whether assignments will be used (ON/OFF).
specify the controller (source) that will control the target.
PEDAL1
[REC/PLAY] switch
PEDAL2
[STOP] switch
PEDAL3
[TRACK SELECT] switch
EXP PEDAL
An Expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack
CTL1 PEDAL CTL2 PEDAL
A footswitch (CTL1, CTL2) connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack
TR1 KNOB
[TRACK 1] slider
TR2 KNOB
[TRACK 2] slider
TR1 PLY/STOP
When track 1 playback starts or stops
TR2 PLY/STOP
When track 2 playback starts or stops
CUR TR CHG
When the track for record/playback is switched
SYNC START
All Start message from an external MIDI device
CC #131 CC #6495
Control Change message (131, 6495) from an external MIDI device
If a momentary-type footswitch (such as the separately sold FS-5U) is connected as the source, you can specify how footswitch operations will affect the value.
MOMENT
The setting will normally be off (minimum value); it will be on (maximum value) only while you continue holding down the footswitch.
TOGGLE
The setting will alternate between off (minimum value) and on (maximum value) each time you press the footswitch.
Specifies the function that is controlled. * Depending on the specified function, control might not be possible while playing a track or the rhythm.
T1, T2 REC/PLY
Switch between record/play/overdubbing for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 PLY/STP
Switch between play/stop for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 CLEAR
Clear track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 UND/RED
Undo/redo recording or the most recent overdubbing for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 REVERSE
Control “REVERSE” for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 1SHOT
Control “1SHOT” for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 LEVEL1
Control the “LEVEL” (p. 2) of track 1 or 2 in the range of 0200.
T1, T2 LEVEL2
Control the level in the range of 0”maximum value,” with the “LEVEL” setting of track 1 or 2 as the maximum value.
T1, T2 PAN
Control “PAN” for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 START
Control “START” for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 STOP
Control “STOP” for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 LOOP.S
Control “LOOP.S” for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 TEMPO.S
Control “TEMPO.S” for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 INPUT
Control “INPUT” for track 1 or 2.
T1, T2 OUTPUT
Control “OUTPUT” for track 1 or 2.
TRK SELECT
Switch between tracks 1 and 2.
CUR REC/PLY
Switch between record/play/overdubbing for the currently selected track.
CUR CLEAR
Clear the currently selected track.
CUR UND/RED
Undo/redo recording or the most recent overdubbing for the currently selected track.
CUR REVERSE
Control “REVERSE” for the currently selected track.
CUR 1SHOT
Control “1SHOT” for the currently selected track.
CUR LEVEL1
Control the “LEVEL” of the currently selected track in the range of 0200.
CUR LEVEL2
Control the level in the range of 0”maximum value,” with the “LEVEL” setting of track 1 or 2 as the maximum value.
CUR PAN
Control “PAN” for the currently selected track.
CUR START
Control “START” for the currently selected track.
CUR STOP
Control “STOP” for the currently selected track.
CUR LOOP.S
Control “LOOP.S” for the currently selected track.
CUR TEMPO.S
Control “TEMPO.S” for the currently selected track.
CUR INPUT
Control “INPUT” for the currently selected track.
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Memory Settings
Parameter TARGET
Value (Bold: default) CUR OUTPUT UNDO/REDO ALL START TAP TEMPO TEMPO UP TEMPO DOWN TEMPO DUB MODE REC ACTION QUANTIZE AUTO REC A.REC SENS A.REC SRC LOOP LENGTH PLAY MODE SINGL CHNGE FADE TIME ALL ST TRK TRK CHAIN LOOP FX TR1 FX TR2 FX CUR TR FX FX TYPE
FX INC
FX DEC
FX CONTROL
RHYHTM P/S RHYTHM PLAY RHYTHM STOP RHYTHM LEV1
RHYTHM LEV2
RHY REVERB RHY PATTERN VARIATION VAR.CHANGE KIT RHY START RHY STOP REC COUNT PLAY COUNT RHY FILL RHY PART14 TONE LOW TONE HIGH MEMORY INC MEMORY DEC MEMORY LEV1
Explanation
Control “OUTPUT” for the currently selected track. Allows you to undo/redo the last recording or overdubbing of a track. Simultaneously start play for tracks 1 and 2. Press the switch several times at the desired interval to specify the tempo. Operate the pedal to make the tempo faster. Operate the pedal to make the tempo slower. Control the tempo. Control “DUB MODE” of memory/REC. Control “REC ACTION” of memory/REC. Control “QUANTIZE” of memory/REC. Control “AUTO REC” of memory/REC. Control “A.REC SENS” of memory/REC. Control “A.REC SRC” of memory/REC. Control “LOOP LENGTH” of memory/REC. Control “PLAY MODE” of memory/REC. Control “SINGL CHNGE” of memory/REC. Control “FADE TIME” of memory/REC. Control “ALL START” of memory/REC. Control “TRK CHAIN” of memory/REC. Turn the loop FX on/off. Turn the loop FX on/off for track 1. Turn the loop FX on/off for track 2. Turn the loop FX on/off for the currently selected track. Control “TYPE” of memory/LOOP FX. Switch the loop FX in the order of SCATTER140REPEAT130SHIFT120VINYL FLICK0 SCATTER1… Switch the loop FX in the order of VINYL FLICK0SHIFT210REPEAT310SCATTER410 VINYL FLICK… Control a parameter according to the loop FX type.
Type SCATTER14 REPEAT13 SHIFT12 VINYL FLICK
Parameter that is controlled SCAT LEN REPT LEN SHIFT FLICK
Switch the rhythm between play/stop. Play the rhythm. Stop playing the rhythm. Control the “LEVEL” (p. 6) of rhythm in the range of 0200. Control the level in the range of 0”maximum value,” with the “LEVEL” setting of rhythm as the maximum value. Control “REVERB” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “PATTERN” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “VARIATION” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “VAR.CHANGE” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “KIT” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “START” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “STOP” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “REC COUNT” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “PLAY COUNT” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “FILL” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “PART1″”PART4” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “TONE LOW” of memory/RHYTHM. Control “TONE HIGH” of memory/RHYTHM. Switch to the next memory. Switch to the previous memory. Control the “LEVEL” (p. 5) of memory in the range of 0200.
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Parameter TARGET TARGET MIN TARGET MAX
NAME
Parameter
NAME
Memory Settings
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
MEMORY LEV2
Control the level in the range of 0”maximum value,” with the “LEVEL” setting of memory as the maximum value.
CC #131 CC #6495
Transmit a control change message of the specified controller number from the MIDI OUT connector.
Specifies the variable range of the function (parameter) that is specified as the target. The value (MIN: minimum value, MAX: maximum value) depends on the parameter that is specified as the target.
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
Specifies the memory name.
1. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to move the cursor to the position at which you want to enter a character, and then press the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob.
2. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select a character, and then press the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob.
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Settings for the Entire RC-500
System Settings (SETUP)
GENERAL
Parameter DISP CONT
DISP MODE
UNDO/REDO
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
1510
Adjusts the display contrast.
Specify what is shown in the screen during recording, playback, and overdubbing.
STATUS
Show “REC” during recording, “PLAY” during playback, and “DUB” during overdubbing
POSITION
Show the progress of recording/playback/overdubbing
2TRACK POS
Upper line: POSITION indication for track 1 Lower line: POSITION indication for track 2
STATUS+POS
Upper line: STATUS indication Lower line: POSITION indication
NUMBER+POS
Upper line: Show the memory number Lower line: POSITION indication
NAME+POS
Upper line: Show the memory name Lower line: POSITION indication
BEAT+POS
Upper line: Show the time signature of the rhythm Lower line: POSITION indication
BEAT
Show the time signature of the rhythm
Specify the timing at which undo/redo is executed.
* This parameter is valid if a function that allows undo/redo by long-pressing the switch is assigned as the PDL13 FUNC or CTL12 FUNC (p. 7p. 8) setting.
HOLD
Execute undo/redo while you hold down the switch.
RELEASE
Execute undo/redo the moment you release the switch.
PREFERENCE
Parameter PDL1 PREF PDL2 PREF PDL3 PREF
CTL1 PREF CTL2 PREF
EXP PREF
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
Selects whether the [REC/PLAY] switch (PDL1), [STOP] switch (PDL2), [TRACK SELECT] switch (PDL3) perform the functions specified by each memory or the functions specified by the system settings.
MEMORY
Use the functions that are assigned for each memory.
SYSTEM
Use the functions that are assigned for the system. PDL1: CUR REC/PLY PDL2: CUR P/S(CLR PDL3: TRK SELECT
Selects whether a footswitch (CTL1, CTL2) connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack perform the functions specified by each memory or the functions specified by the system settings.
MEMORY
Use the functions that are assigned for each memory.
SYSTEM
Use the functions that are assigned for the system. CTL1: LOOP FX CTL2: MEMORY INC
Selects whether an expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack perform the functions specified by each memory or the functions specified by the system settings.
MEMORY
Use the functions that are assigned for each memory.
SYSTEM
Use the functions that are assigned for the system. EXP: MEMORY LEV2
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MIDI
Parameter RX CTL CH OMNI RX NOTE CH TX CH
SYNC CLOCK
CLOCK OUT SYNC START PC OUT MIDI THRU USB THRU
EXTENT
Parameter EXTENT EXT15 MIN EXT15 MAX
STORAGE
Parameter STORAGE
F.RESET
Parameter F.RESET
Settings for the Entire RC-500
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
116
Specifies the receive channel for messages (control changes) that switch memories or control the RC-500.
Specifies MIDI omni mode.
OFF
Messages will be received only on the channel specified by the RX CTL CH setting.
ON
Messages are received via all MIDI channels, regardless of the RX CTL CH settings.
11016
Specifies the receive channel for note messages that play the RC-500’s drum sounds.
116, RX CTL
Specifies the MIDI transmit channel. If this is “RX CTL,” the channel will be the same as the RX CTL CH.
Specifies the input to which the tempo clock is synchronized.
AUTO
The RC-500 will normally operate using its internal tempo, but will synchronize the tempo to MIDI clock if MIDI clock data is being input via the MIDI IN connector or the USB port. Choose the “AUTO” setting if using the RC-500 as a remote device.
The priority order is MIDI>USB>internal clock.
INTERNAL
The clock uses the tempo specified by the memory.
Choose the “INTERNAL” setting if you don’t want to synchronize the RC-500 to an external device.
USB
Synchronize to the tempo from the USB port.
MIDI
Synchronize to the tempo from the MIDI IN connector.
OFF, ON
Specifies whether MIDI clock is transmitted (ON) or not transmitted (OFF).
Specifies what starts in synchronization when a MIDI start message is received.
OFF
Synchronized start does not occur.
ALL
Track + rhythm
RHYTHM
Rhythm
OFF, ON
Specifies whether program change messages are transmitted (ON) or not transmitted (OFF).
Specifies the connector(s) from which MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN connector or the USB port are output.
OFF MIDI OUT
MIDI messages are not output. Output from the MIDI OUT connector.
USB OUT
Output from the USB port.
USB/MIDI
Output from the USB port and the MIDI OUT connector.
Value (Bold: default)
EXT15 0199 0199
Explanation Selects the settings (EXT15) that specify the extent (upper and lower limits) in which memories can be switched.
Specify the extent in which memories can be switched (lower limit: MIN / upper limit: MAX).
Value (Bold: default) OFF, CONNECT
Explanation
Change this from the OFF setting when connecting the RC-500 via USB to your computer. When a connection with the computer is established, the message “CONNECTING…” appears.
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
Specifies the settings that will be returned to their factory-set state.
MEMORY
Memory 0199
SYSTEM
System settings
MEM+SYS
Memory 0199 and system settings
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Settings for the Entire RC-500
Input/Output Settings (INPUT)
Parameter PHANTOM MIC IN
INST IN
RHYTHM MIC IN NS INST IN NS PEAK SRC
Value (Bold: default)
Explanation
OFF, ON
Turns phantom power on/off.
Specifies the output destination of the audio that is input to the MIC IN jack.
OUT-A&B
Output from both OUTPUT A/MONO and B jacks.
OUT-A
Output from the OUTPUT A/MONO jack.
OFF
No output.
Specifies the output destination of the instrumental sound that is input to the INST IN (A/MONO, B) jacks.
OUT-A&B
Output the INST IN A/MONO jack 0 OUTPUT A/MONO jack, and the INST IN B jack 0 OUTPUT B jack.
OUT-A
Mix the sound that is input to the INST IN (A/MONO, B) jacks, and output it from the OUTPUT A/MONO jack.
OUT-B
Mix the sound that is input to the INST IN (A/MONO, B) jacks, and output it from the OUTPUT B jack.
OFF
No output.
Specifies the output destination of the rhythm sound.
OUT-A&B
Output from both OUTPUT A/MONO and B jacks.
OUT-A
Output from the OUTPUT A/MONO jack.
OUT-B
Output from the OUTPUT B jack.
LOOP
With the “LOOP” setting, RC-500 drum sounds played by note messages from an external MIDI device can be output to a track and recorded.
OFF
No output.
050100
Specifies the depth of the noise suppressor that is applied to the audio input from the MIC IN jack during loop recording.
* The noise suppressor is not applied to the bypass sound.
050100
Specifies the depth of the noise suppressor that is applied to the audio input from the INST IN (A/MONO, B) jacks during loop recording.
* The noise suppressor is not applied to the bypass sound.
Specifies the input/output that is shown by the INPUT indicator.
ALL IN
All audio input
MIC IN
Audio input from the MIC IN jack
INST IN
Audio input from the INST IN (A/MONO, B) jacks
LOOP&RHYTHM
Peak level of the playback sound
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Documents / Resources
 | BOSS RC-500 Loop Station [pdf] User Guide RC-500, Loop Station |
