Roland RC-202 Quick Start Guide

Parameter Guide

Contents

Input FX/Track FX Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Basic Procedure for Eect Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FX Type List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FX Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bank Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic Procedure for Bank Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RHYTHM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Rhythm Volume (Rhythm Level) . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting the Rhythm Sound (Rhythm Pattern) . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting the Time Signature for the Rhythm Sound
(Beat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
(Rhythm Line Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playing a Count-In When Recording
(Recording Count-In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playing a Count-In for Playback (Playback Count-In) . . . . 5
Specifying How the Rhythm Sound Will Stop
(Rhythm Stop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LOOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changing the Record0Overdub0Playback Switching
Order (REC Action) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Automatically Correcting the Timing of a Button Press
(Play Quantize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifying the Track Operated by an External Controller
(Target Track) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Playing Back with a Fade-In (Fade In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Stopping with a Fade-Out (Fade Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade In/Out (Fade Time) . . . . 6
CTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assigning the Function of an External Controller . . . . . . . 7
FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the Reverb Depth (Reverb Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the Compressor Depth (Comp Level) . . . . . . . . 8
Specifying How Eects Are Switched (FX Mode). . . . . . . . 8
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Basic Procedure for System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the Output Volume of the OUTPUT Jacks
(Output Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the Output Volume of the Headphones
(Headphone Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Phantom Power Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Outputting the Input Audio Only to Headphones
(Input Line Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifying Stereo/Mono for Each Input Jack
(Input Source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifying the Noise Suppressor Depth
(Noise Suppressor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Synchronizing the Tempo (MIDI Sync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Choosing MIDI or USB for Synchronization
(MIDI Sync Source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MIDI Receive Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MIDI Omni Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MIDI Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MIDI Program Change Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifying the Output Destination for USB Audio Input
(USB Audio Routing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loop Indicator Setting (Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auto O Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Disabling [VALUE] Knob Operation in the Play Screen . . . 11
Clearing a Track Immediately (Quick Clear) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rhythm Pattern List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About the “WAVE” Folder of the RC-202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Input FX/Track FX Settings

Basic Procedure for Eect Editing
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 dier depending on the FX type that is selected.
FX type Explanation
LPF A lter that cuts the region above the cuto frequency.
LPF
BPF A lter that cuts only the region surrounding the cuto frequency.
BPF
HPF A lter that cuts the region below the cuto frequency.
HPF
PHASER Gives the sound a swishing quality by adding a phase-shifted sound.
PH
FLANGER
FL
SYNTH Generates a synthesizer sound.
SYN
LO-FI This eect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive character.
LFI
RING MODULATOR
RNG
GUITAR TO BASS Transforms a guitar sound into a bass sound.
G2B
SLOW GEAR Creates a volume-swell sound (violin technique).
SG
TRANSPOSE Transposes the sound when you turn the FX on.
TRS
PITCH SHIFT Lets you raise or lower the pitch while you perform.
PS
ROBOT Cyber-robot voice.
RBT
VOCAL DIST Distortion for vocals.
DST
VOCODER
VOC
NATURAL COMP
NCP
HARD COMP
HCP
NATURAL LIM Applies a natural limiter eect (an eect that limits the volume).
NLM
HARD LIM Applies a strong limiter eect (an eect that limits the volume).
HLM
PHONE VOX Gives the sound a character similar to a voice heard via telephone.
PHO
EQ Adjusts the tone as a equalizer.
EQ
LOW ISOLATOR An equalizer that cuts the volume of the low-frequency region.
LIS
MID ISOLATOR An equalizer that cuts the volume of the mid-frequency region.
MIS
HIGH ISOLATOR An equalizer that cuts the volume of the high-frequency region.
HIS
OCTAVE
OCT
AUTO PAN Cyclically varies the stereo position of the sound.
APN
MANUAL PAN Varies the stereo position of the sound.
MPN
TREMOLO Cyclically changes the volume.
TR
SLICER
SL
DELAY
DL
PANNING DELAY Moves the delay sound alternately between left and right.
PDL
TAPE ECHO A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound.
TE
GRANULAR DELAY
GDL
ROLL Loops the sound in a short interval.
ROL
CHORUS
CHO
REVERB Adds 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 eect (an eect that makes the volume more consistent). Produces a strong compression eect (an eect 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 eects.
Repeats the input sound at short intervals, producing an oscillator-like sound.
In this eect, 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 eect.
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* Pitch-detection eects (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 type Parameter Explanation
Rate Adjusts 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
Depth Adjusts the depth of modulation.
DEP
Resonance Adjusts the intensity of the eect.
RES
Cuto Adjusts the cuto frequency of the lter.
CUT
Step Rate Species the frequency at which stepped lter modulation occurs. If you don’t want any change, choose “OFF.”
STP
Rate Adjusts the speed of the eect.
RAT
Depth Adjusts the richness of the eect.
DEP
Resonance Adjusts the intensity of the eect.
RES
Step Rate Species the frequency at which stepped eect modulation occurs. If you don’t want any change, choose “OFF.”
STP
E. Level Adjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Frequency Adjusts the frequency of the lter. Higher settings make the sound brighter.
FRQ
Resonance Adjusts the intensity of the eect.
RES
Decay Adjusts the time over which the lter frequency will change. Higher settings produce a longer movement time.
DEC
Balance Adjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the synth sound.
BLC
Bit Depth Species the bit depth.
DEP
Sample Rate Species the sampling rate.
SMP
Balance Adjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the eect sound.
BLC
Frequency Species the frequency at which modulation is applied.
FRQ
Balance Adjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the eect sound.
BLC
Balance Adjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the eect sound.
BLC
Sens Species the sensitivity at which the eect responds to the input sound.
SEN
Rise Time Adjusts the time until when the maximum volume is reached.
RIS
Level Species the output volume.
LV
Trans
TRA
Pitch Species the width of pitch change (-3 octave–+4 octave).
PIT
Bend The pitch is shifted from the original pitch to the value specied by the Pitch parameter.
BND
Note
NT
Gender
GDR
Dist Adjusts the degree of distortion.
DIS
Tone Adjusts the tonal character.
TON
Level Adjusts the volume level of the eect.
LV
Carrier
CAR
Mod Sens Species the sensitivity by which the audio input will control the modulation.
MDS
Attack Species the attack of the sound.
ATK
Balance Adjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and the vocoder sound.
BLC
Dynamics Adjusts the range between loud and soft volumes. Higher settings will reduce the dierence in volume.
DYN
Low Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
LO
Low-Mid Adjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.
LOM
High-Mid Adjusts the high-middle frequency range tone.
HIM
High Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
HI
Level Adjusts the overall volume level of the equalizer.
LV
Rate
RAT
Depth Adjusts the depth of modulation.
DEP
Step Rate
STP
Band Level Species the amount of cut.
BLV
Mode Selects the octave that will be sounded (-1 octave, -2 octave, or -1 and -2 octaves).
MD
Oct. Level Adjusts the volume level of the octave sound.
OLV
Rate Species the rate at which stereo position (pan) is modulated.
RAT
Depth Species the depth at which stereo position (pan) is modulated.
DEP
Step Rate
STP
Position Species the stereo position (pan).
POS
Rate Species the rate at which tremolo is applied.
RAT
Depth Species the depth at which tremolo is applied.
DEP
Level Species the output volume.
LV
Pattern Selects the slice pattern used to cut the sound.
PTN
Rate Species the rate at which the slice pattern will repeat.
RAT
Depth Species the depth at which the eect is applied. Values greater than “100” will accentuate the attack.
DEP
Time Species the delay time.
TM
Feedback Species the number of delay repeats.
FBK
E. Level Adjusts the volume level of the delay.
ELV
Time Species the delay time from the original sound until the delay sound is heard.
TM
Feedback Species the number of delay repeats.
FBK
E. Level Adjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Species the transpose in semitone units. If this is set to +12, the pitch rises one octave when the FX is on.
Species the pitch (C, D Negative (–) settings give the voice a more masculine character, while positive (+) settings make the voice more feminine.
Species the track (TRACK 1, 2) that is the basis (carrier) of the vocoder sound.
* If the specied 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 specied note value in synchronization with the tempo.
Species the rate at which the amount of cut is modulated in a stepwise manner. If you don’t want any change, choose “OFF.”
Species 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 type Parameter Explanation
Repeat Rate Adjusts 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
Intensity Adjusts the amount of delay repeats.
INT
Echo Level Adjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Time Species the spacing of the repeats.
TM
Feedback Species the length that will be repeated.
FBK
E. Level Adjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Time Species the loop rate.
TM
Mode Changes the loop rate (or the loop pattern). Looping does not occur with the “OFF” setting.
MD
Feedback Species the proportion of eect sound that is returned to the input.
FBK
E. Level Adjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Rate Adjusts the rate of the chorus eect.
RAT
Depth Adjusts the depth of the chorus eect.
DEP
E. Level Adjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Time Adjusts the length (time) of reverberation.
TM
E. Level Adjusts the volume level of the eect.
ELV
Direct Level Species the volume of the direct sound.
DLV
Type Species the direction in which repeat playback will occur.
TYP
Length Species the repeat length.
LEN
Type Species the direction in which the playback position will be shifted.
TYP
Shift Species the amount by which the playback position will be shifted.
SHT
Type Species the type of scrub playback.
TYP
Length Species the length of scrub playback.
LEN
Flick Applies an eect as though you were manipulating the rotation of a record.
FLK
RAT (Rate)” parameter values
Value Explanation
0–100 4m 2m 1m 2
4. 2t 4
8. 4t 8
16. 8t 16 32
0–100 4 measures 2 measures 1 measure Half note Dotted quarter note Half-note triplet Quarter note Dotted eighth note Quarter-note triplet Eighth note Dotted sixteenth note Eighth-note triplet Sixteenth note Thirty-second note
TM (Time)” parameter values
Value Explanation
1–999 1K 32 16 8T
16. 8 4T
8. 4 2t
4. 2
1–999 ms 1,000 ms Thirty-second note Sixteenth note Eighth-note triplet Dotted sixteenth note Eighth note Quarter-note triplet Dotted eighth note Quarter note Half-note triplet Dotted quarter note Half note
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Bank Settings

Basic Procedure for Bank Settings

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.
Button Explanation
[P. SHIFT] (RHYTHM) button Make rhythm-related settings. [LO-FI] (LOOP) button Make looper-related settings such as recording and playback method. [RING MOD] (CTL) button Make controller-related settings such as for external pedals. [DELAY] (FX) button Make eect 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

Indication Value Explanation
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

Parameter Value Explanation

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-d Operation 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 species 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.
Start Stop
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 species 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 specied 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.
Value Explanation
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.
Value Explanation
OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
No assignment target is specied. 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 specied as the target track (p. 6). Stops the track that’s specied as the target track (p. 6). Clears the track that’s specied as the target track (p. 6). Executes undo/redo for the track that’s specied as the target track (p. 6). Adjusts the volume of the track that’s specied 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
Parameter Value Explanation
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 Eects Are Switched (FX Mode)
You can specify whether eects are switched for each bank or for each phrase memory.
BNK (default) MEM
Eects are switched for each bank. Eects 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.
Button Explanation
[BEAT] (I/O) button Make settings related to input and output. [FILTER] (MIDI) button Make settings related to MIDI. [SLICER] (USB) button Make settings related to USB. [DELAY] (GENERAL) button Make 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
Parameter Value Explanation
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 dierent 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 eect 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

Parameter Value Explanation

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)

Species 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 specied 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 specied by the MIDI Receive Channel setting. Messages are received via all MIDI channels, regardless of the MIDI Receive Channel settings.

MIDI Transmit Channel

1–16 Sets 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
Parameter Value Explanation

Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode)

Species 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)

Species 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)

Species how the loop indicators will be shown. The loop indicators can show the track status, loop position, and playback level.
Value Explanation
STS
POS
P .S (default)
TLV
Status Indication (default) Loop Position Unlit
Loop Position + Phrase Existence
Playback Level Unlit Playback Level
Stopped (No Phrase)
Unlit
Stopped (Phrase Exists)
Lit Blink (tempo)
Lit Blink (tempo)
Recording Overdub Playback
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
Shue
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.”
2.4 3.4 4.4 * 5.4 6.4 7.4 5.8 6.8 7.8 8.8 9.8 10.8 11.8 12.8 13.8 14.8 15.8
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Appendix

About the “WAVE” Folder of the RC-202

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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