Roland RC-202 Users Manual

Owner’s Manual
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 eects 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 eects
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” (leaet 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.
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Contents

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Specications
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 specications and/or
appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
AC adaptor Owner’s manual Leaet “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
Eects
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 eects to the input sound and to the sound of the tracks. These eects 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 eects.
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

Here’s how to specify the tempo of the rhythm (the tempo that’s common to all phrase memories).
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 phrase memory.
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 specied 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.
Species either conventional playback or reverse playback. Here’s how to cancel recording/overdubbing for a track. Species either normal loop playback or one-shot playback.
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Saving a Phrase Memory

If you select a dierent 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 eects to the audio input and to the sound of the tracks, respectively.
Turning an Eect On
Press the [P. SHIFT]–[DELAY] button to make it light.
Turning an Eect O
Press the lit [P. SHIFT]–[DELAY] button to make it go dark.
Controlling an Eect
Turn the [INPUT FX] / [TRACK FX] knob.
Editing an Eect
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. To select the track to which the eect is applied, press a [TRACK] button to make it blink (track FX only).
5. Press the [SETUP] (EXIT) button to return to the Play screen.
Input FX
This eect lets you change the
P. SHIFT
pitch. This eect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive
LO-FI
character. Gives a metallic character to the
RING
sound, creating the impression
MOD
that the sound is going out of focus. Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound, giving the sound
DELAY
greater depth or creating special eects.
Reference
For more about the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
Track FX
BEAT
FILTER
SLICER
DELAY
Eect button indications
Blinking purple * Lit purple * On
Lit red On Unlit O
*: Eects for which the
[INPUT FX]/[TRACK FX] knobs are operational
The track plays repeatedly in synchronization with the beat. A lter modies the brightness or thickness of the sound by cutting a specic 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 eects.
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 eect unit here. Use the L jack and R jack when
connecting a stereo-output eects 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 specied 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 “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

Connecting to External Pedals

Stereo 1/4” phone type
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1/4” phone type
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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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