Boss Audio Systems RC-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 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.

written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

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Contents

Main Page Using AUTO Mode to Automatically Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input Main Features Panel Descriptions 1. AC Adaptor Jack 3. AUX IN Jack 2. CHECK Indicator ... Technique for Stopping Operation 7. Pedal Switch 6. STOP/TEMPO Jack 1311 1410 12 15 9 . PHRASE SELECT KNOB . TAP TEMPO/SELECT/ENTER Button WRITE DELETE 4/4 . MODE Knob MODE Knob Position WRITE DELETE 4/4 Connections Connections NOTE (Placement) Turning the Power On/Off Important <Note> Caution when turning off the power Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Guitar or Bass Performances 7. 6. Using AUTO Mode to Automatically Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input Using AUTO Mode to Automatically Start Phrase Recording with Audio Input Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal Recording After Setting the Tempo with the Pedal 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). Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Audio from a CD/Digital Audio Player Creating Loop Phrases by Recording Audio from a CD/Digital Audio Player Defeating AUX IN Compensation <CAUTION> Playing/Overdubbing Along with a Saved Phrase Playing/Overdubbing Along with a Saved Phrase Recording and Performing Along with the Guide Using the RC-2 for PracticingPhrase Trainer Changing the Tempo for Practice Playing a Phrase Only Once (One-Shot Playback) Loop Playback One-Shot Playback Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch Connect the FS-5U to the STOP/TEMPO jack. When Connecting an FS-5U When Connecting Two FS-5Us or an FS-6 Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch 3. Press the RC-2s pedal to begin playing the phrase. 2. Operating the RC-2 with an External Footswitch 4. Press the other footswitch or the RC-2s pedal twice in succession to end playback. Saving and Deleting Phrases Temporary Memory Deleting a Phrase from About Memory What is a phrase track? Saving and Deleting Phrases Saving Phrases (WRITE) <CAUTION> Saving and Deleting Phrases Erasing a Saved Phrase (DELETE) Write Protect Mode About the Tempo and Time Signature What is Loop Quantize? Without LOOP QUANTIZE LOOP QUANTIZE Setting the Tempo Setting the Time Signature (4/4) Setting the Guide Pattern ( ) 2. for the Guide Guide Pattern List Changing the Battery Troubleshooting Page Specifications RC-2: Loop Station Recommended Load Impedance Dry battery/9 V type (6F22 (carbon), 6LR61 (alkaline)) NOTICE AVIS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT