1. Press the [P. SHIFT]–[DELAY] button to make it blink.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the FX 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.
FX Type List
The parameters that are shown dier depending on the FX type that is selected.
FX typeExplanation
LPFA lter that cuts the region above the cuto frequency.
LPF
BPFA lter that cuts only the region surrounding the cuto frequency.
BPF
HPFA lter that cuts the region below the cuto frequency.
HPF
PHASERGives the sound a swishing quality by adding a phase-shifted sound.
PH
FLANGER
FL
SYNTHGenerates a synthesizer sound.
SYN
LO-FIThis eect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive character.
LFI
RING MODULATOR
RNG
GUITAR TO BASSTransforms a guitar sound into a bass sound.
G2B
SLOW GEARCreates a volume-swell sound (violin technique).
SG
TRANSPOSETransposes the sound when you turn the FX on.
TRS
PITCH SHIFTLets you raise or lower the pitch while you perform.
PS
ROBOTCyber-robot voice.
RBT
VOCAL DISTDistortion for vocals.
DST
VOCODER
VOC
NATURAL COMP
NCP
HARD COMP
HCP
NATURAL LIMApplies a natural limiter eect (an eect that limits the volume).
NLM
HARD LIM Applies a strong limiter eect (an eect that limits the volume).
HLM
PHONE VOXGives the sound a character similar to a voice heard via telephone.
PHO
EQAdjusts the tone as a equalizer.
EQ
LOW ISOLATORAn equalizer that cuts the volume of the low-frequency region.
LIS
MID ISOLATORAn equalizer that cuts the volume of the mid-frequency region.
MIS
HIGH ISOLATORAn equalizer that cuts the volume of the high-frequency region.
HIS
OCTAVE
OCT
AUTO PANCyclically varies the stereo position of the sound.
APN
MANUAL PANVaries the stereo position of the sound.
MPN
TREMOLOCyclically changes the volume.
TR
SLICER
SL
DELAY
DL
PANNING DELAYMoves the delay sound alternately between left and right.
PDL
TAPE ECHOA virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound.
TE
GRANULAR DELAY
GDL
ROLLLoops the sound in a short interval.
ROL
CHORUS
CHO
REVERBAdds reverberation to the sound.
REV
BEAT REPEAT
REP
BEAT SHIFT
SFT
BEAT SCATTER
SCT
VINYL FLICK
VF
Produces a metallic resonance reminiscent of a jet airplane taking o and
landing.
By applying amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, this allows you
to produce bell-like sounds.
Vocoder sound that uses the audio input to modulate the sound of the track
you specify.
Produces a natural compression eect (an eect that makes the volume
more consistent).
Produces a strong compression eect (an eect that makes the volume more
consistent).
Adds a sound one octave (or two octaves) lower than the input, creating a
sense of low-frequency depth.
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.
Repeats the input sound at short intervals, producing an oscillator-like
sound.
In this eect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add
depth and breadth.
Plays the track repeatedly in time with the beat.
Turn the [TRACK FX] knob to change the length of repeats.
The track will play shifted by the length of the beat.
Turn the [TRACK FX] knob to change the length of the beat shift.
The track will be scrubbed in time with the beat.
Turn the [TRACK FX] knob to change the scrubbed length.
The track will sound as though you are touching the turntable.
Slowly turn the [TRACK FX] knob to change the playback speed; quickly turn
the knob to produce a spin-like eect.
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* Pitch-detection eects (GUITAR TO BASS, PITCH BEND, ROBOT ) don’t work correctly with chords. Nor will they work correctly when applied to
multiple tracks as a track FX, since multiple sounds are mixed.
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FX Parameter List
Parameters indicated by can be controlled by the [INPUT FX]/[TRACK FX] knobs.
FX typeParameterExplanation
RateAdjusts the rate of modulation.
LPF
BPF
HPF
PH
FL
SYN
LFI
RNG
G2B
SG
TRS
PS
RBT
DST
VOC
NCP
HCP
NLM
HLM
PHO
EQ
LIS
MIS
HIS
OCT
APN
MPN
TR
SL
DL
PDL
LPF
BPF
HPF
PHASER
FLANGER
SYNTH
LO-FI
RING MODULATOR
GUITAR TO BASS
SLOW GEAR
TRANSPOSE
PITCH SHIFT
ROBOT
VOCAL DIST
VOCODER
NATURAL COMP
HARD COMP
NATURAL LIM
HARD LIM
PHONE VOX
EQ
LOW ISOLATOR
MID ISOLATOR
HIGH ISOLATOR
OCTAVE
AUTO PAN
MANUAL PAN
TREMOLO
SLICER
DELAY
PANNING DELAY
RAT
DepthAdjusts the depth of modulation.
DEP
ResonanceAdjusts the intensity of the eect.
RES
CutoAdjusts the cuto frequency of the lter.
CUT
Step RateSpecies the frequency at which stepped lter modulation occurs. If you don’t want any change, choose “OFF.”
STP
RateAdjusts the speed of the eect.
RAT
DepthAdjusts the richness of the eect.
DEP
ResonanceAdjusts the intensity of the eect.
RES
Step RateSpecies the frequency at which stepped eect modulation occurs. If you don’t want any change, choose “OFF.”
STP
E. LevelAdjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
FrequencyAdjusts the frequency of the lter. Higher settings make the sound brighter.
FRQ
ResonanceAdjusts the intensity of the eect.
RES
DecayAdjusts the time over which the lter frequency will change. Higher settings produce a longer movement time.
DEC
BalanceAdjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the synth sound.
BLC
Bit DepthSpecies the bit depth.
DEP
Sample RateSpecies the sampling rate.
SMP
BalanceAdjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the eect sound.
BLC
FrequencySpecies the frequency at which modulation is applied.
FRQ
BalanceAdjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the eect sound.
BLC
BalanceAdjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the eect sound.
BLC
SensSpecies the sensitivity at which the eect responds to the input sound.
SEN
Rise TimeAdjusts the time until when the maximum volume is reached.
RIS
LevelSpecies the output volume.
LV
Trans
TRA
PitchSpecies the width of pitch change (-3 octave–+4 octave).
PIT
BendThe pitch is shifted from the original pitch to the value specied by the Pitch parameter.
BND
Note
NT
Gender
GDR
DistAdjusts the degree of distortion.
DIS
ToneAdjusts the tonal character.
TON
LevelAdjusts the volume level of the eect.
LV
Carrier
CAR
Mod SensSpecies the sensitivity by which the audio input will control the modulation.
MDS
AttackSpecies the attack of the sound.
ATK
BalanceAdjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the vocoder sound.
BLC
DynamicsAdjusts the range between loud and soft volumes. Higher settings will reduce the dierence in volume.
DYN
LowAdjusts the low frequency range tone.
LO
Low-MidAdjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.
LOM
High-MidAdjusts the high-middle frequency range tone.
HIM
HighAdjusts the high frequency range tone.
HI
LevelAdjusts the overall volume level of the equalizer.
LV
Rate
RAT
DepthAdjusts the depth of modulation.
DEP
Step Rate
STP
Band LevelSpecies the amount of cut.
BLV
ModeSelects the octave that will be sounded (-1 octave, -2 octave, or -1 and -2 octaves).
MD
Oct. LevelAdjusts the volume level of the octave sound.
OLV
RateSpecies the rate at which stereo position (pan) is modulated.
RAT
DepthSpecies the depth at which stereo position (pan) is modulated.
DEP
Step Rate
STP
PositionSpecies the stereo position (pan).
POS
RateSpecies the rate at which tremolo is applied.
RAT
DepthSpecies the depth at which tremolo is applied.
DEP
LevelSpecies the output volume.
LV
PatternSelects the slice pattern used to cut the sound.
PTN
RateSpecies the rate at which the slice pattern will repeat.
RAT
DepthSpecies the depth at which the eect is applied. Values greater than “100” will accentuate the attack.
DEP
TimeSpecies the delay time.
TM
FeedbackSpecies the number of delay repeats.
FBK
E. LevelAdjusts the volume level of the delay.
ELV
TimeSpecies the delay time from the original sound until the delay sound is heard.
TM
FeedbackSpecies the number of delay repeats.
FBK
E. LevelAdjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Species the transpose in semitone units.
If this is set to +12, the pitch rises one octave when the FX is on.
Species the pitch (C, D
Negative (–) settings give the voice a more masculine character, while positive (+) settings make the voice more
feminine.
Species the track (TRACK 1, 2) that is the basis (carrier) of the vocoder sound.
* If the specied track is empty, you won’t hear the vocoder.
Adjusts the rate of modulation. This lets you cut the low- or high-frequency range at intervals of the specied
note value in synchronization with the tempo.
Species the rate at which the amount of cut is modulated in a stepwise manner. If you don’t want any change,
choose “OFF.”
Species the rate at which the stereo position is modulated in a stepwise manner. If you don’t want any change,
choose “OFF.”
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, D, E², E, F, F¾ …) of the robot voice.
Input FX/Track FX Settings
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Input FX/Track FX Settings
FX typeParameterExplanation
Repeat RateAdjusts the tape speed.
TE
GDL
ROL
CHO
REV
REP
SFT
SCT
VF
TAPE ECHO
GRANULAR DELAY
ROLL
CHORUS
REVERB
BEAT REPEAT
BEAT SHIFT
BEAT SCATTER
VINYL FLICK
RAT
IntensityAdjusts the amount of delay repeats.
INT
Echo LevelAdjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
TimeSpecies the spacing of the repeats.
TM
FeedbackSpecies the length that will be repeated.
FBK
E. LevelAdjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
TimeSpecies the loop rate.
TM
ModeChanges the loop rate (or the loop pattern). Looping does not occur with the “OFF” setting.
MD
FeedbackSpecies the proportion of eect sound that is returned to the input.
FBK
E. LevelAdjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
RateAdjusts the rate of the chorus eect.
RAT
DepthAdjusts the depth of the chorus eect.
DEP
E. LevelAdjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
TimeAdjusts the length (time) of reverberation.
TM
E. LevelAdjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Direct LevelSpecies the volume of the direct sound.
DLV
TypeSpecies the direction in which repeat playback will occur.
TYP
LengthSpecies the repeat length.
LEN
TypeSpecies the direction in which the playback position will be shifted.
TYP
ShiftSpecies the amount by which the playback position will be shifted.
SHT
TypeSpecies the type of scrub playback.
TYP
LengthSpecies the length of scrub playback.
LEN
FlickApplies an eect as though you were manipulating the rotation of a record.
1. Select the bank for which you want to make settings.
2. Press the [SETUP] (EXIT) button.
3. Press a button to select the category of settings that you want to make.
ButtonExplanation
[P. SHIFT] (RHYTHM) buttonMake rhythm-related settings.
[LO-FI] (LOOP) buttonMake looper-related settings such as recording and playback method.
[RING MOD] (CTL) buttonMake controller-related settings such as for external pedals.
[DELAY] (FX) buttonMake eect settings.
4. Press the [VALUE] knob to select a parameter, and turn the [VALUE] knob to edit the value.
5. Press the [SETUP] (EXIT) button to return to the Play screen.
RHYTHM
IndicationValueExplanation
LV
PTN
BET
LIN
REC
Adjusting the Rhythm Volume (Rhythm Level)
0–100 (default: 50)Adjusts the volume of the rhythm sound.
Selecting the Rhythm Sound (Rhythm Pattern)
Selects the rhythm pattern, such as rock drums or Latin percussion. The rhythm pattern is selected independently for each phrase memory.
* You should select the time signature before you select the rhythm pattern. If you change the time signature, the rhythm pattern is set to “P03.”
Reference
Refer to “Rhythm Pattern List” (p. 12)
Selecting the Time Signature for the Rhythm Sound (Beat)
Selects the time signature of the rhythm. The time signature is selected independently for each phrase memory.
* The time signature cannot be changed once you’ve recorded a track. You must specify this before recording.
* If you change the time signature, the rhythm pattern is set to “P03.”
Reference
Refer to “Rhythm Pattern List” (p. 12)
Outputting the Rhythm Only to Headphones (Rhythm Line Out)
This lets you output the rhythm only to headphones. If you want to use the rhythm sound as a click, you can turn this “OFF” so that it will not be output
from the LINE OUTPUT jacks.
OFF
ON (default)
The audio of the rhythm sound is output only from the PHONES jack.
The audio of the rhythm sound is output from the LINE OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
Playing a Count-In When Recording (Recording Count-In)
You can have recording start after a count-in sound is played.
* A count-in won’t be sounded when a track or rhythm is being played back.
OFF (default)
1M
No count-in is played.
Recording starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
PLY
STP
Playing a Count-In for Playback (Playback Count-In)
You can have playback start after a count-in sound is played.
OFF (default)
1M
No count-in is played.
Playback starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
Specifying How the Rhythm Sound Will Stop (Rhythm Stop)
You can specify how the rhythm sound will stop.
OFF
LPR (default)When you press the [9] button to stop the looper function, the rhythm sound also stops.
REC
The rhythm sound plays regardless of the looper function. The rhythm sound does not stop until you press the
RHYTHM [START/STOP] button.
You can stop the rhythm sound when ending the rst recording. The rhythm sound stops when you press the
[p/t] button to loop (transitioning to overdub or playback)
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Bank Settings
LOOP
ParameterValueExplanation
Changing the Record0Overdub0Playback Switching Order (REC Action)
When you press the [p/t] button, the operation is switched in the order of record0playback0overdub, but you can change this so that the
ACT
QUA
TGT
switching order is record0overdub0playback.
* If you are using reverse playback, and you specify record0overdub0playback, the switching order changes to record0playback0overdub.
r-dOperation will switch in the order of Recording0Overdub0Playback.
r-p (default)Operation will switch in the order of Recording0Playback0Overdub.
Automatically Correcting the Timing of a Button Press (Play Quantize)
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 rhythm is on
5 If the MIDI Sync is on
REC (default)
MSR
BET
Specifying the Track Operated by an External Controller (Target Track)
This species the track (track 1, 2) that is operated if CTL target (p. 7) is set to “11–15.”
MEMO
You can switch the target track by pressing the [TRACK] button of track 1 or 2 twice in succession in the play screen.
StartStop
Recorded phrase
Quantize to the measure start location only for recording.
Quantize to the measure start location for recording/overdubbing/playback.
Quantize to the measure start location for recording.
Quantize to the beat location for overdubbing and for playback.
FDI
FDO
FDT
Playing Back with a Fade-In (Fade In)
When playing back track, you can choose whether to start playback with a fade-in or have playback start immediately.
OFF (default)
ON
Playback starts immediately.
Playback starts with a fade-in.
Stopping with a Fade-Out (Fade Out)
When stopping a track, you can choose whether to stop with a fade-out or to stop immediately.
OFF (default)
ON
Playback will stop immediately.
Playback will fade out and then stop.
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade In/Out (Fade Time)
This species the fade-in/out time when fade-in/out is turned “ON.”
1–64 (MEAS) (default: 2)This is the fade-in/out time. This is specied in units of measures.
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CTL
Assigning the Function of an External Controller
Here’s how to assign the function of an external pedal (expression pedal, footswitch) that’s connected to the RC-202. You can also assign a control
change message from an external MIDI device (such as the FC-300).
1. Select the bank for which you want to make assignments.
2. Press the [SETUP] (EXIT) button.
3. Press the [RING MOD] (CTL) button.
Controller settings (CTL Source)
4. Press the [VALUE] knob to select the controller that you want to assign.
ValueExplanation
CT1
CT2
EXP
C80
C81
C82
C83
C84
The footswitch (CTL 1) connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (CTL target default setting: 11)
The footswitch (CTL 2) connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (CTL target default setting: 23)
The expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (CTL target default setting: 19)
Control change message (80) from an external MIDI device
Control change message (81) from an external MIDI device
Control change message (82) from an external MIDI device
Control change message (83) from an external MIDI device
Control change message (84) from an external MIDI device
Bank Settings
Specify control target (CTL Target)
5. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the assignment target.
No assignment target is specied.
Switches track 1 between record/play.
Switches track 2 between record/play.
Switches track 1 between play/stop.
Switches track 2 between play/stop.
Clears track 1.
Clears track 2.
Executes undo/redo for track 1.
Executes undo/redo for track 2.
Adjusts the volume (playback level) of track 1.
Adjusts the volume (playback level) of track 2.
Switches between record/play for the track that’s specied as the target track (p. 6).
Stops the track that’s specied as the target track (p. 6).
Clears the track that’s specied as the target track (p. 6).
Executes undo/redo for the track that’s specied as the target track (p. 6).
Adjusts the volume of the track that’s specied as the target track (p. 6).
Allows you to simultaneously play/stop all tracks.
Executes undo/redo.
Plays/stops the rhythm.
Adjusts the volume of the rhythm.
Lets you set the tempo by pressing the footswitch at the desired interval (tap tempo).
Adjusts the volume of the master compressor.
Adjusts the volume of the master reverb.
Switches the target track (p. 6).
Switches to the next phrase memory.
Switches to the previous phrase memory.
Adjusts the input volume of the INPUT jacks.
Adjusts the output volume of the OUTPUT jacks.
Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
Adjusts the volume of track 1 in the range of 0–playback level.
Adjusts the volume of track 2 in the range of 0–playback level.
Adjusts the volume balance of tracks 1 and 2.
Controls the parameter that is assigned to the [INPUT FX] knob.
Controls the parameter that is assigned to the [TRACK FX] knob.
Switches to the next memory within the bank.
Switches to the previous memory within the bank.
6. Press the [SETUP] (EXIT) button to return to the Play screen.
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Bank Settings
FX
ParameterValueExplanation
REV
cmp
md
Adjusting the Reverb Depth (Reverb Level)
0–100 (default: 0)Adjusts the amount of reverb.
Adjusting the Compressor Depth (Comp Level)
0–40 (default: 0)Adjusts the depth of the Compressor.
Specifying How Eects Are Switched (FX Mode)
You can specify whether eects are switched for each bank or for each phrase memory.
BNK (default)
MEM
Eects are switched for each bank.
Eects are switched for each phrase memory.
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System Settings
Basic Procedure for System Settings
1. Press the [SETUP] (EXIT) button.
2. Press a button to select the category of settings that you want to make.
ButtonExplanation
[BEAT] (I/O) buttonMake settings related to input and output.
[FILTER] (MIDI) buttonMake settings related to MIDI.
[SLICER] (USB) buttonMake settings related to USB.
[DELAY] (GENERAL) buttonMake settings such as auto-o.
3. Press the [VALUE] knob to select a parameter, and turn the [VALUE] knob to edit the value.
4. Press the [SETUP] (EXIT) button to return to the Play screen.
I/O
ParameterValueExplanation
OLV
PLV
V48
LIN
SRC
NS
Adjusting the Output Volume of the OUTPUT Jacks (Output Level)
0–100 (default: 50)Adjusts the output volume from the OUTPUT jacks.
Adjusting the Output Volume of the Headphones (Headphone Level)
0–100 (default: 50)Adjusts the output volume from the headphone jack.
Phantom Power Setting
If you are using a condenser mic that requires a phantom power supply, turn phantom power “ON.”
OFF (default)
ON
Phantom power is o.
Phantom power is on.
Outputting the Input Audio Only to Headphones (Input Line Out)
This setting lets you output the input audio only through headphones. If you don’t want the input audio to be output from the OUTPUT jacks, turn this
“OFF.”
OFF
ON (default)
The input audio is output only from the PHONES jack.
The input audio is output from the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
Specifying Stereo/Mono for Each Input Jack (Input Source)
This setting lets you specify whether the input jacks are used as stereo (ST) or as mono (MON).
For example if you specify “MON,” you can connect a dierent guitar to each of the INPUT INST L/MONO and R jacks.
MON
ST (default)
Mono
Stereo
Specifying the Noise Suppressor Depth (Noise Suppressor)
The noise suppressor is an eect that suppresses noise. Adjust it as appropriate for the amount of noise.
Increase this value if there is more noise, and decrease it if there is less noise.
0–100 (default: 40)Adjusts the depth of the noise suppressor.
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System Settings
MIDI
ParameterValueExplanation
Synchronizing the Tempo (MIDI Sync)
You can synchronize the tempo to MIDI clock data received via the MIDI IN connector or the USB port.
You can also use a MIDI cable to synchronize two RC-202 units.
SYN
SRC
Reference
For more detailed information about MIDI and synchronization, refer to “MIDI settings” (Owner’s Manual).
AT (default)
INT
Choosing MIDI or USB for Synchronization (MIDI Sync Source)
Species whether the RC-202 will synchronize to the tempo data from the USB port or the tempo data from the MIDI IN connector when MIDI Sync is
“A UT O.”
AT (default)
MID
The RC-202 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 (AUTO).
Choose the “AUTO” setting if using the RC-202 as a slave device.
The RC-202 will operate using the phrase memory tempo specied within the unit (INTERNAL).
Choose the “INTERNAL” setting if you don’t want to synchronize the RC-202 to an external device.
When connected via USB, the RC-202 will synchronize to the tempo data from the USB port. When not connected
via USB, it will synchronize to the tempo data from the MIDI IN connector.
The RC-202 will synchronize to the tempo from the MIDI IN connector.
RX
OMn
TX
PC
MIDI Receive Channel
1–16 (default: 1)Sets the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages.
MIDI Omni Mode
OFF
ON (default)
Messages will be received only on the channel specied by the MIDI Receive Channel setting.
Messages are received via all MIDI channels, regardless of the MIDI Receive Channel settings.
MIDI Transmit Channel
1–16Sets the MIDI channel used for transmitting MIDI messages.
Rx (default)
The MIDI transmit channel will be the same as the MIDI receive channel.
MIDI Program Change Out
OFF
ON (default)
MIDI program change messages will not be transmitted.
MIDI program change messages will be transmitted.
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USB
ParameterValueExplanation
Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode)
Species how the RC-202 will operate when connected to your computer using a USB cable.
Reference
MD
rTN
In order to use USB audio, you must rst install the USB driver. You can download the dedicated driver for the RC-202 from the Boss website.
BOSS website
http://www.boss.info/support/
MSG (default)
AUD
Specifying the Output Destination for USB Audio Input (USB Audio Routing)
Species the output destination for the audio signal that is input from your
computer via the RC-202’s USB port.
System Settings
The RC-202 will be in USB mass storage mode, allowing you to transfer WAV les between the RC-202 and your
computer.
The RC-202’s USB audio/MIDI feature is available in this mode.
RC-202
USB Audio Routing
LINE OUT
SUB MIX
LOOP IN
To Looper
GENERAL
IND
AOF
Same output sound as the
OUTPUT jacks
IN (default)
SUB
OUT
The audio will be input to the looper. It can be recorded (LOOP IN).
Audio is output from the OUTPUT jacks and the headphone jack (SUB MIX).
Audio is output only from the OUTPUT jacks and the headphone jack (LINE OUT).
* If “LINE OUT” is selected, the audio signal from USB IN is not output to USB OUT.
Loop Indicator Setting (Indicator)
Species how the loop indicators will be shown.
The loop indicators can show the track status, loop position, and playback level.
ValueExplanation
STS
POS
P .S (default)
TLV
Status Indication
(default)
Loop PositionUnlit
Loop Position +
Phrase Existence
Playback LevelUnlitPlayback Level
Stopped
(No Phrase)
Unlit
Stopped
(Phrase Exists)
LitBlink (tempo)
LitBlink (tempo)
RecordingOverdubPlayback
Loop Position
(one-measure)
Loop Position
Auto O Settings
When ten hours have passed since you last played or operated the RC-202, the power turns o automatically (with the factory settings).
If you don’t need the power to turn o automatically, turn the Auto O setting “OFF.”
LOK
CLR
Disabling [VALUE] Knob Operation in the Play Screen
You can disable [VALUE] knob operation so that turning the [VALUE] knob in the play screen won’t switch phrase memories or banks.
OFF (default)
ON
Enabled
Disabled
Clearing a Track Immediately (Quick Clear)
This setting lets you change the operation in which you clear a track by holding down the [q] button for two seconds; if this setting is enabled, the
operation clears the track immediately (double-click the [q] button to clear).
OFF (default)
ON
Disabled
Enabled
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Rhythm Pattern List
Beat
Pattern
Metronome1
P01
Metronome2
P02
Hi-Hat
P03 *
Kick & Hi-Hat
P04
909 Beat
P05
909 Clap
P06
Bossa Feel
P07
Samba Feel 1
P08
Simple Beat 1
P09
Simple Beat 2
P10
Groove Beat 1
P11
Groove Beat 2
P12
Shue
P13
Pop
P14
Funk
P15
Fusion
P16
Swing
P17
* “ * ” is the default value
* You should select the time signature before you select the rhythm pattern. If you change the time signature, the rhythm pattern is set to “P03.”
If you want to load individual WAV les from your computer into the phrase memory of the RC-202, connect the RC-202 to your computer and copy
the les into the “ROLAND”-”WAVE” folder of the BOSS_RC-202 drive.
Reference
For details on how to load les into the RC-202, refer to “Using USB to Exchange Files with Your Computer (USB Mass Storage)” (Owner’s Manual).
How the “WAVE” folder is organized
WAVE folder
Phrase memories are placed in this folder.
001_1 folder
Phrase memories for bank 1, phrase memory 1,
and track 1 are placed in this folder.
001_2 folder
Phrase memories for bank 1, phrase memory 1,
and track 2 are placed in this folder.
033_1 folder
Phrase memories for bank 5 phrase memory 1,
and track 1 are placed in this folder.
033_2 folder
Phrase memories for bank 5, phrase memory 1,
and track 2 are placed in this folder.
064_1 folder
Phrase memories for bank 8 phrase memory 8,
and track 1 are placed in this folder.
064_2 folder
Phrase memories for bank 8 phrase memory 8,
and track 2 are placed in this folder.
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