Boss RC-202 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
* The RC-202 contains demo data (bank 8). If you erase this
demo data, it cannot be recovered. Before you proceed,
you should back it up as described in “Backing up to your
computer” (p. 15).
* The power to this unit will be turned o automatically
after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it
was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls
were operated (Auto O function).
If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically,
disengage the Auto O function (p. 7).
5 Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost
when the power is turned o. If you have any settings that you
want to keep, you should save them beforehand.
5 To restore power, turn the power on again (p. 7).
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Main Features
The RC-202 is a live performance tool that lets you record your vocal or guitar performance and then play it back instantly. You
can maximize your live performance potential by layering sounds in real time.
5 Input FX are provided for recording, letting you use eects such as pitch shifter or Lo-Fi to make your phrase loops even more
diverse.
5 Track FX are provided for the playback tracks, letting you enhance and develop your live performances by applying eects
that simulate changing the rotational speed of a turntable or the “stuttering” created by repeated notes on a sampler.
5 You can combine your realtime recording with a loop phrase that you recorded beforehand. WAVE les from your computer
can also be loaded as loop phrases.
Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order
to use the RC-202.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Parameter Guide (English)
This explains the parameters of the RC-202, and lists the built-in
rhythm patterns.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your
computer.
http://www.boss.info/manuals/
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2. Choose “RC-202” as the product name.
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Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 20)).
After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION
Contents
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of the RC-202
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Operation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifying How Overdubbing Occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting the Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sounding a Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recording/Playback/Overdub/Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjusting the Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting a Phrase Memory and Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Track Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Saving a Phrase Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Input FX, Track FX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Input Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to External Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning On the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Auto O Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Phantom Power Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Example of Actual Loop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recording on a Single Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recording on Multiple Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Saving a Phrase Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Saving a Phrase Memory (Write) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Deleting a Phrase Memory (Delete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bank Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Saving a Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Settings for the Entire RC-202 (System Settings) 13
Adjusting the Output Volume of the OUTPUT Jacks
and the Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . 13
Connecting to Your Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the RC-202 to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 14
USB Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using USB to Exchange Files with Your Computer
(USB Mass Storage). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About MIDI Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Controlling an External MIDI Device from the
RC-202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Controlling the RC-202 from an External MIDI
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting Two RC-202 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Error Message List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Track 1/2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Track Playback Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifying the Track Playback Method . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing a Track Backward (Reverse) . . . . . . . . . 11
Cancelling a Recording/Overdub (Undo) . . . . 11
Specifying the Track Playback Method (Loop/
One-Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Main Specications
Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 3 hours
Recording/
Playback
Power Supply AC adaptor
Current Draw 400 mA
Dimensions
Weight
2
(stereo)
Maximum Phrase Memory: 8 Memory x 8 Bank
Number of Tracks: 2
Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo)
239 (W) x 175 (D) x 55 (H) mm
9-7/16” (W) x 6-15/16” (D) x 2-3/16” (H) inches
0.95 kg
1 oz
(excluding AC Adaptor)
BOSS RC-202: Loop Station
Accessories
Options
(sold separately)
* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or
appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
AC adaptor
Owner’s manual
Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, FV-500L, FV-500H
Overview of the RC-202
How the RC-202
is organized
Bank 8
Bank 1
Input FX Track FX
Bank settings
System settings (settings that are common to the entire RC-202)
Phrase memory 1
Phrase memory 2
Phrase memory 3
Phrase memory 4
Rhythm
External pedals
Track 1
Track 2
Phrase memory 5
Phrase memory 6
Phrase memory 7
Phrase memory 8
Looper
Eects
What are tracks 1 and 2 (p. 11) and phrase memories?
The RC-202 lets you record instrumental or vocal sounds on two “tracks” and play them back.
A set of these two tracks is called a “phrase memory.” Up to eight phrase memories can be saved in each bank.
What is a rhythm? (p. 4)
In addition to the playback of the two tracks, the RC-202 can play “rhythms.” You can record while sounding a
rhythm at the tempo you specify.
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What is the Input FX and Track FX? (p. 11)
You can apply eects to the input sound and to the sound of the tracks.
These eects are referred to as “Input FX” and “Track FX.”
What is a bank?
A bank contains phrase memories, input FX settings, track FX settings, and bank settings.
The RC-202 has eight banks.
What are bank settings? (p. 12)
These are each bank’s settings for the rhythm, looper, external pedals, and eects.
What are system settings? (p. 13)
Settings that are common to the entire RC-202 such as auto-o (automatic power-o), USB, and MIDI are called “system
settings.”
“Recording” versus “Overdub”
In this manual, we refer to the act of recording to an empty track for the rst time as “recording.” Any subsequent
recordings that are made, which are added on top of the existing recording, we refer to as “overdub.”
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Basic Operation Guide
Specifying How Overdubbing Occurs
You can set the overdub method.
Overdub
(Unlit)
Replace
(Lit red)
The new performance is layered onto the prerecorded tracks. If
overdub is repeated, the next performance is layered on top of the
previous material, allowing you to create an ensemble in a single
track.
Tracks with existing recordings are overwritten as new tracks are
recorded over them.
Setting the Tempo
This species the tempo of the rhythm (the tempo that’s common to all banks).
Tap Tempo
Press the [TAP TEMPO] button
several times at intervals of the
tempo you want.
Value 40.0–250.0
Adjusting the Tempo
1. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to
adjust the tempo.
Returning to the Original Tempo
If you hold down the [TAP TEMPO] button for two seconds or longer, you’ll switch
to the tempo that’s saved in the bank.
MEMO
By turning the [VALUE] knob while pressing it, you can adjust the value below the
decimal point.
Sounding a Rhythm
In addition to the playback of the two tracks, the RC-202 can play
“rhythms.” If you sound a rhythm at a specied tempo while you
record, it will help you to keep accurate time.
Sounding a Rhythm
Press the [RHYTHM START/STOP] button.
Changing the Rhythm Volume or Settings
5 Make settings as described in “Bank Settings” (p. 12).
5 Long-press the [RHYTHM START/STOP] button.
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Setup
You can make bank settings and system settings.
Bank Settings
For each bank, you can make settings for rhythm,
playback method, and external pedals.
System Settings
You can make settings that are common to the entire
RC-202, such as auto-o (automatic power-o ), USB,
and MIDI.
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Adjusting the Input Level
This knob adjusts the input level of your
microphone.
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Recording/Playback/Overdub/Clear
To perform recording, playback, and overdub, press the [p/t] button as shown in the diagram.
Loop playback will occur if a phrase exists.
indicator
Green Phrase exists
Unlit No Phrase
indicator
Red Recording
Orange Overdub
Green Playback
Unlit Stopped
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Recording
Recording will start when
you press the [p/t] button.
Pressing the [p/t] button at
the point you want to loop
will switch to playback.
* Pressing the [p/t] button will normally switch the RC-202’s
state in the order of recording0playback0overdub.
However, if desired, you can change this order to
recording0overdub0playback.
“Parameter Guide” (PDF).
For details, refer to
Clear
The track will be cleared.
Playback
Play back the loop.
Press for two
seconds or
longer
Overdub
Record additional
layers while
playing back
the loop.
Stop
Regardless of the timing, pressing the [q]
button will stop the track.
Selecting a Phrase Memory and Bank
Selecting a Phrase Memory
1. Press the [MEMORY] button.
2. Use the [P. SHIFT] (1)–[DELAY] (8) buttons to select a
phrase memory.
Alternatively,
In the Play screen, turn the [VALUE] knob to select a phrase
memory.
Basic Operation Guide
Selecting a Bank
1. Press the [MEMORY] button.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select a bank.
3. Use the [P. SHIFT] (1)–[DELAY] (8) buttons to select a
phrase memory.
Alternatively,
In the Play screen, select a bank by turning the [VALUE] knob
while pressing it.
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Display
This shows various
information
according to the
operation you’re
performing.
Startup screen (Play screen)
1-1
Bank
Phrase memory
number
number
Track Settings
Here you can specify the playback level and playback
method of the tracks.
Adjusting the Playback Level
1. Press the [TRACK] button.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the playback
level.
Specifying the Playback Method
1. Press the button of the function that you
want to set.
[REVERSE] button
[UNDO/REDO]
button
[LOOP/1 SHOT]
button
2. Press the [TRACK] button to switch the
setting.
Species either conventional
playback or reverse playback.
Here’s how to cancel
recording/overdubbing for
a track.
Species either normal loop
playback or one-shot playback.
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Saving a Phrase Memory
If you select a dierent phrase memory or turn o the power after recording or
editing the settings, the recorded content or edited settings will be lost. If you want
to keep the data, you must save it.
1. Press the [WRITE] button.
2. Use the [P. SHIFT] (1)–[DELAY] (8) buttons to select the save-destination
phrase memory.
3. Press the [WRITE] button to save the phrase memory.
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Input FX, Track FX
You can apply eects to the audio input and to the sound of the
tracks, respectively.
Turning an Eect On
Press the [P. SHIFT]–[DELAY] button to make
it light.
Turning an Eect O
Press the lit [P. SHIFT]–[DELAY] button to make
it go dark.
Controlling an Eect
Turn the [INPUT FX] / [TRACK FX] knob.
Editing an Eect
1. Press the [P. SHIFT]–[DELAY] button to make it blink.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the type.
3. Press the [VALUE] knob to select the parameter; then turn the [VALUE]
knob to adjust the value.
4. Press the [SETUP] (EXIT) button to return to the Play screen.
Input FX
P. SHIFT This eect lets you change the pitch.
LO-FI
RING MOD
DELAY
This eect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive character.
Gives a metallic character to the sound, creating the impression that
the sound is going out of focus.
Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound, giving the sound greater
depth or creating special eects.
Track FX
BEAT The track plays repeatedly in synchronization with the beat.
FILTER
SLICER
DELAY
Reference
For more about the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
A lter modies the brightness or thickness of the sound by cutting a
specic frequency range.
Repeatedly cuts the sound, transforming a conventional sound to
create the impression of a rhythmic backing.
Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound, giving the sound greater
depth or creating special eects.
Eect button indications
Blinking
purple
Lit purple On (selected)
Lit red On
Unlit O
Editing
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Connections
[POWER] switch
This turns the power on/o.
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DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor
here.
* Use only the included
AC adaptor. Using any
other adaptor may
cause overheating and
malfunction.
Adjusting the Input Level
Adjust the [MIC LEVEL] knob so that the PEAK indicator
occasionally lights orange when the volume is loudest.
To adjust the input level of a device that’s connected
to the INPUT INST jacks or the AUX IN jack, adjust the
controls of the connected device.
INPUT INST jacks
Connect your eect unit here.
Use the L jack and R jack when
connecting a stereo-output eects
unit. Use only the L jack if you’re using a
monaural source.
INPUT MIC jack
Connect your microphone here.
&“Phantom Power Setting” (p. 7)
* INPUT MIC jack pin wiring
Color Input level
Green
Orange
Red
Low
Appropriate
Excessive
USB port
You can use a commercially
available USB cable to connect the
RC-202 to your computer, and use the
computer to read/write RC-202 tracks
(WAV les).
You can also use the RC-202 to
play sound from your computer via
USB AUDIO, and use USB MIDI to
synchronize the tempo with a DAW
that’s running on your computer.
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MIDI connectors
For connecting MIDI device.
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* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure,
always turn down the volume, and turn o all the
units before making any connections.
* Use only the specied expression pedal (Roland
EV-5, FV-500H/L; sold separately). By connecting
any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
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OUTPUT jacks
Connect these jacks to your amp
or monitor speakers.
If your system is monaural, use
only the L jack. Sound that was
input in stereo will also be output
monaurally.
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack
If you connect an expression pedal (Roland EV-5, FV-500H/L;
sold separately) or footswitch (FS-5U, FS-7, FS-6; sold
separately), you can use it to control a variety of parameters.
For details, refer to “Bank Settings” (p. 12).
Connecting to External Pedals
Stereo 1/4” phone type
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1/4” phone type
10
1/4” phone type
FS-5U
* If you use a mono cable to connect a single FS-5U, it will be CTL 1.
1/4” phone type x 2
FS-7
Stereo 1/4” phone
type10Stereo
1/4” phone type
FS-6FS-5U
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