BOSSCO RC-10R User manual

Parameter Guide
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1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the menu
item that you want to edit, and then press the
[VALUE] knob to conrm.
Menu Explanation Page
RHYTHM &
LOOP Make rhythm or looper settings. p. 3
CONTROL
Specify settings for the RC-10R’s
switches and for a connected
footswitch or expression pedal.
p. 6
MIDI Make MIDI settings. p. 9
SYSTEM Make settings for the entire RC-10R. p. 12
MASS
STORAGE
Make settings for transferring
computer les. p. 14
Menu Explanation Page
LEVEL KNOB
LOCK
Disable knob operations to prevent
accidental operation. p. 14
FACTORY
RESET
Return the unit to its factory settings (factory
reset).
&For details, refer to“Owner’s Manual.”
3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the parameter
that you want to edit, and press the [VALUE]
knob to conrm.
4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the setting.
5. Press the [EXIT] button several times to exit the
settings.
MENU
Basic Operation for Settings
Here’s how to make settings for rhythm, the looper, and for the entire RC-10R.

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MENU
RHYTHM & LOOP
Parameter Value Explanation
SYNC SWITCH OFF, ON Species whether the looper and the rhythm operate in synchronization (ON) or
independently (OFF).
RHYTHM KIT
Studio, Live, Light, Heavy, Rock,
Metal, Jazz, Brushes, Cajon,
Drum&Bs, R&B, Dance, Techno,
Dance Beats, Hiphop, 808+909
Selects the rhythm.
MEMO
5You can select dierent rhythm sounds for each rhythm pattern.
5Even for the same rhythm pattern, you can select dierent rhythm sounds for
each phrase memory.
RHYTHM LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the rhythm.
RHY REV LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the depth of the reverb applied to the rhythm.
RHYTHM INTRO OFF, ON Species whether the rhythm plays with an intro (ON) or without an intro (OFF).
RHY PLAY MODE
Selects the pattern that plays.
PTN10PTN2 Play the rhythm starting with PTN1. Long-press the [RHYTHM] switch to switch the
pattern that plays.
PTN20PTN1 Play the rhythm starting with PTN2. Long-press the [RHYTHM] switch to switch the
pattern that plays.
PTN1 Play PTN1. You can’t switch to PTN2.
PTN2 Play PTN2. You can’t switch to PTN1.

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MENU
Parameter Value Explanation
STOP MODE
Species operation when stopping the rhythm.
IMMEDIATE Stops immediately.
MEASURE END Plays to the end of the measure and stops.
LOOP END Plays to the end of the loop and stops. (*1)
MEAS END+ENDING Plays to the end of the measure, adds an ending, and stops.
LOOP END+ENDING Plays to the end of the loop, adds an ending, and stops. (*1)
FADE OUT Fades out.
FADE OUT TIME 1–100 Adjusts the fade-out time when STOP MODE is set to “FADE OUT.”
LOOP REC MODE
Species the order in which recording, overdubbing, and playback are switched.
REC0DUB0PLAY Switch in the order of recording0overdubbing0playback.
REC0PLAY0DUB Switch in the order of recording0playback0overdubbing.
LOOP TRACK MODE
Species how the looper tracks are used.
SINGLE Use only TRK1.
SERIES
Switch between TRK1 and TRK2. (*1)
If SYNC is on, rhythm PTN1 switches simultaneously with TRK1, and PTN2 with
TRK2.
PARALLEL
TRK1 and TRK2 can be used simultaneously.
Although the two tracks can play back simultaneously, recording and overdubbing
is possible only for one or the other track.
For details on how to switch tracks, refer to “Switching the Loop Tracks” (p. 15).
LOOP TRK1 LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the TRK1 playback volume.
LOOP TRK2 LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the TRK2 playback volume.

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MENU
Parameter Value Explanation
LOOP TRK1 PLAY
LOOP TRK2 PLAY
Species how phrases play and stop.
LOOP Conventional loop playback.
ONE SHOT
Play only once from the beginning of the phrase to the end, and automatically
stop.
* Overdubbing is not possible if “ONE SHOT” is specied.
*1: If SYNC SWITCH (p. 3) is “OFF,” the operation will be the same as MEAS END and MEAS END+ENDING respectively.

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MENU
CONTROL
Parameter Value Explanation
RHYTHM FUNCTION
Species the operation of the [RHYTHM] switch.
Press once Long-press Press twice in
succession
While stopped While playing
RHYTHM CTRL 1 Play rhythm Play ll-in Switch between
PTN1 and PTN2 (*1)
Stop rhythm
RHYTHM CTRL 2 Play rhythm Play ll-in Stop rhythm Switch between
PTN1 and PTN2 (*1)
RHYTHM CTRL 3 Play rhythm Switch between
PTN1 and PTN2 (*1)
No operation Stop rhythm
CTL1 FUNCTION
CTL2 FUNCTION
Species the function of a footswitch connected to the CTL1, CTL2/EXP jack.
OFF No operation.
MEMORY DOWN Decrements the phrase memory number according to the MEMORY EXTENT (p.
12) setting.
MEMORY UP Increments the phrase memory number according to the MEMORY EXTENT (p.
12) setting.
TAP TEMPO Operates as tap tempo.
RHYTHM CTRL 1 Same operation as when the [RHYTHM] switch is set to RHYTHM CTRL 1.
RHYTHM CTRL 2 Same operation as when the [RHYTHM] switch is set to RHYTHM CTRL 2.
RHYTHM CTRL 3 Same operation as when the [RHYTHM] switch is set to RHYTHM CTRL 3.
RHYTHM STOP Stops the rhythm.

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MENU
Parameter Value Explanation
CTL1 FUNCTION
CTL2 FUNCTION
RHYTHM FILL Plays a ll-in.
RHYTHM BREAK Stops rhythm playback, and then resumes it from the next measure.
RHY PTN1/PTN2 Switches between rhythm PTN1 and PTN2 playback. (*1)
LOOPER CONTROL Same operation as the [LOOP] switch.
LOOPER STOP Stops the loop. Long-press to clear the phrase.
LOOPER UnRedo Executes the undo/redo operation.
TRK1 CONTROL If TRK1 is selected, performs the same operation as the [LOOP] switch of the panel.
(*2)
TRK1 STOP If TRK1 is selected, stops the loop. Long-press to clear the phrase
TRK1 UnRedo If TRK1 is selected, executes undo/redo. (*2)
TRK2 CONTROL If TRK2 is selected, performs the same operation as the [LOOP] switch of the panel.
(*2, *3)
TRK2 STOP If TRK2 is selected, stops the loop. Long-press to clear the phrase. (*3)
TRK2 UnRedo If TRK2 is selected, executes undo/redo. (*2, *3)
TRK 1&2 STOP Stops the two tracks simultaneously.
ALL BREAK Stops rhythm and looper playback, and then resumes it from the next measure.
TARGET TRACK Switches the track to select. (*3)
EXP FUNCTION
Species the function of an expression pedal connected to the CTL1, CTL2/EXP jack.
OFF No operation.
RHYTHM LEVEL Adjusts the rhythm playback volume.
LOOPER LEVEL Adjusts the loop playback volume.
TOTAL LEVEL Simultaneously adjusts the playback volume of the rhythm and the loop.

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MENU
Parameter Value Explanation
RHYTHM PREF
CTL1 PREF
CTL2 PREF
EXP PREF
MEMORY, SYSTEM
Species whether the RHYTHM FUNCTION, CTL1/CTL2 FUNCTION, and EXP
FUNCTION settings use the settings made for each phrase memory (MEMORY) or
the settings made for the entire RC-10R (SYSTEM).
*1: Does not switch if RHY PLAY MODE (p. 3) is “PTN1” or “PTN2.”
*2: If LOOP TRACK MODE (p. 4) is “SERIES,” this operates only if the selected track is the same as the controller track. For example, if track 1 is
selected, “TRK1 CONTROL” operates but “TRK2 CONTROL” does not operate.
If LOOP TRACK MODE (p. 4) is “PARALLEL,” this operates even if you operate a controller other than the selected track.
Also, if you operate a controller that is assigned to“TRK1 ***,” the selected track becomes TRK1, and if you operate a controller that is assigned
to “TRK2 ***,” the selected track becomes TRK2.
*3: Does not operate if LOOP TRACK MODE (p. 4) is“SINGLE.”

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MENU
MIDI
Parameter Value Explanation
RX CONTROL CH OFF, 1–16
Species the MIDI receive channel that switches phrase memories and controls
the RC-10R.
If this is “OFF,” these messages are not received.
RX NOTE CH OFF, 1–16 Species the MIDI receive channel that plays the RC-10R’s rhythm sounds.
If this is “OFF,” these messages are not received.
TX CONTROL CH OFF, 1–16, RX
Species the MIDI transmit channel on which controller messages are sent.
If this is “OFF,” these messages are not sent.
If this is “RX,” the same channel as the RX CONTROL CH setting is used.
PC IN/OUT
Species whether a program change is transmitted when you switch phrase memories.
* Nothing happens when a program change 100–128 is received.
* Incoming MIDI bank select messages (control change #0 and #32) are ignored.
OFF
A program change message is not transmitted when you switch phrase memories.
In this case, the phrase memory is not switched even if a program change message
is received from an external device.
ON
A program change message is transmitted when you switch phrase memories. In
this case, the phrase memory is switched if a program change message is received
from an external device. Program numbers 1–99 correspond to phrase memories
01–99.

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MENU
Parameter Value Explanation
SYNC CLOCK
Species the tempo clock to which this unit will synchronize.
AUTO
The unit usually operates according to its internal tempo; however, if MIDI clock is
being input from the MIDI IN connector or from USB, the unit’s tempo synchronizes
to MIDI clock.
The priority order is MIDI > USB > internal clock.
INTERNAL Synchronize to the internal tempo.
MIDI The tempo synchronizes to MIDI clock if MIDI clock is input from the MIDI IN
connector.
USB The tempo synchronizes to MIDI clock is MIDI clock is input from USB.
CLOCK OUT OFF, ON Species whether MIDI clock is output (ON) or is not output (OFF).
RHY START CC
OFF, CC#1–31, CC#64–95
Species the controller number that starts the rhythm.
RHY DIVISION CC Species the controller number that switches the rhythm between PTN1 and PTN2.
RHY FILLIN CC Species the controller number that inserts a ll-in.
RHY STOP CC Species the controller number that stops the rhythm.
RHY BREAK CC Species the controller number that breaks the rhythm playback.
RHY LEVEL CC Species the controller number that adjusts the rhythm playback level.
LOOP START CC Species the controller number that starts the looper.
LOOP STOP CC Species the controller number that stops the looper.
LOOP UnRedo CC Species the controller number that executes undo/redo for the looper.
TRK1 START CC Species the controller number that plays TRK1.
TRK1 STOP CC Species the controller number that stops TRK1.
TRK1 UnRedo CC Species the controller number that executes undo/redo for TRK1.
TRK2 START CC Species the controller number that plays TRK2.
TRK2 STOP CC Species the controller number that stops TRK2.

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MENU
Parameter Value Explanation
TRK2 UnRedo CC
OFF, CC#1–31, CC#64–95
Species the controller number that executes undo/redo for TRK2.
LOOP LEVEL CC Species the controller number that adjusts the looper playback level.
TOTAL LEVEL CC Species the controller number that adjusts the playback level of the rhythm and
looper together.
ALL BREAK CC Species the controller number that breaks the rhythm and looper together.

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MENU
SYSTEM
Parameter Value Explanation
MEMORY EXTENT 01–99 Species the range in which phrase memories can be switched.
RHYTHM TEMPO
Species the tempo of the rhythm pattern.
PATTERN Playback occurs at the optimal tempo for each rhythm pattern.
FIXED The tempo does not change when you switch the rhythm pattern.
OUTPUT FILTER
Species the internal lter that’s appropriate for your playback system.
OFF The lter is not used.
The input, phrase, and rhythm are output without modication.
RHYTHM
This setting is appropriate when playing back through a guitar amp.
The rhythm is processed by a lter that compensates for the characteristics of a
guitar amp.
INPUT & LOOPER
This setting is appropriate when connected to monitor speakers or a PA.
The input and phrase loop are processed by a lter that simulates playback
through a guitar amp.
FILTER TYPE
Selects the character of the lter.
THRU Flat response.
When OUTPUT FILTER is “RHYTHM”
JC-120 Response suitable for connection to a Roland JC-120.
KATANA Response suitable for connection to a BOSS KATANA.
COMBO 112 Response suitable for connection to a combo-type guitar amp equipped with a
12-inch speaker.
COMBO 212 Response suitable for connection to a combo-type guitar amp equipped with two
12-inch speakers.
STACK 412 Response suitable for connection to a stack-type guitar amp equipped with four
12-inch speakers.

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MENU
Parameter Value Explanation
FILTER TYPE
When OUTPUT FILTER is “INPUT & LOOPER”
JC-120 Simulates the character of a Roland JC-120.
KATANA Simulates the character of a BOSS KATANA.
COMBO 112 Simulates the character of a combo-type guitar amp equipped with a 12-inch
speaker.
COMBO 212 Simulates the character of a combo-type guitar amp equipped with two 12-inch
speakers.
STACK 412 Simulates the character of a stack-type guitar amp equipped with four 12-inch
speakers.
ADJUST EQ: LO, HI -12–0–+12 Adjusts the character of the lter.
OUTPUT MODE
Species how sound is output from the OUTPUT jacks.
STEREO Output in stereo from the OUTPUT jacks.
A:LOOP B:RHYTHM Output the input and the looper from the OUTPUT A jack, and the rhythm from the
OUTPUT B jack.
DISPLAY CONTRST 1–10 Adjusts the brightness of the display.
AUTO OFF
The RC-10R has a function that turns the power o automatically. When ten hours elapse after you stop playback
or recording, the power turns o automatically. Approximately 15 minutes before the power turns o, a message
appears in the display.
When the unit is shipped from the factory, this function is “ON”(power-o in ten hours). If you want the power to
always remain on, set this“OFF.”
NOTE
When the power turns o, the settings you had been editing are lost. If you want to keep your settings, save them in
advance.
OFF The power does not turn o automatically.
ON The power turns o automatically ten hours after you stop playing or operation.

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MENU
MASS STORAGE
Parameter Value Explanation
MASS STORAGE OFF, ON
You can transfer les between this unit and your computer.
To transfer les, put the unit in USB mass storage mode by turning this
“ON.”
LEVEL KNOB LOCK
Parameter Value Explanation
LEVEL KNOB LOCK OFF, ON
To prevent unintended operation, you can disable knob operations.
If this is “ON,” [RHYTHM LEVEL] knob and [LOOP LEVEL] operations are
disabled.

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Switching the Loop Tracks
The way in which the loop tracks switch depends on the LOOP TRACK MODE (p. 4) setting.
Value Explanation
SERIES
Each time you hold down the [RHYTHM] switch and press the [LOOP] switch, TRK1 and TRK2 are
switched.
* If SYNC SWITCH (p. 3) is “ON” and RHY PLAY MODE (p. 3) is set to “PTN10PTN2” or
“PTN20PTN1,” rhythm patterns PTN1 and PTN2 also switch simultaneously when you switch
loop tracks.
PARALLEL
Each time you hold down the [RHYTHM] switch and press the [LOOP] switch, the current track (the
track whose LOOP indicator is blinking) is switched.
You can record, overdub, or play back the current track.
If both TRK1 and TRK2 have been recorded and the looper is stopped, you can select both TRK1 and
TRK2 simultaneously (LOOP indicator TRK 1 and TRK 2 blink).
In this case, pressing the [LOOP] switch plays TRK1 and TRK2 simultaneously.
SINGLE The loop track does not switch.
Other Operations

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Other Operations
Clearing the Phrase
While stopped, you can clear the current track by holding down the [LOOP] switch for two seconds or longer.
You can clear the other track by switching the current track as described in“Switching the Loop Tracks”(p. 15).
MEMO
Since you press the [LOOP] switch in order to clear the phrase, the phrase will play.
By holding down the [RHYTHM] switch and then holding down the [LOOP] switch for two seconds or longer, you can
clear the phrase without playing it.

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If you use a USB cable to connect the RC-10R’s USB
port to your computer’s USB port, you can back up the
RC-10R’s data to the computer or restore data from the
computer to the RC-10R.
Connecting the RC-10R and
Computer
1. Use a commercially available USB cable
to connect the RC-10R’s USB port to your
computer’s USB port (a connector that
supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed).
NOTE
5 This might not work correctly for some models of
computer. Refer to the BOSS website for details on the
operating systems that are supported.
5 Use a USB cable that supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
Transferring Computer Files via
USB (USB Mass Storage)
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select “MASS
STORAGE.”
3. Press the [VALUE] knob.
4. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select “ON.”
5. Use a commercially available USB cable
to connect the RC-10R’s USB port to your
computer’s USB port (a connector that
supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed).
When a connection with the computer is
established, the message “CONNECTING...” appears.
* USB connection is not possible if the unit is not
stopped, or if there is a phrase that has not been saved.
Connecting a Computer via USB

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Connecting a Computer via USB
6. Back up as described below.
Windows
Within My Computer (or Computer), open “BOSS
RC-10R” (or Removable Disk).
Mac OS
On the desktop, open the“BOSS RC-10R” icon.
Backing up to your computer
Copy the entire“ROLAND” folder from the BOSS
RC-10R drive to your computer.
Recovering backed-up data from your computer to the
RC-10R
* When you execute this operation, the phrase memory
currently saved in the RC-10R disappears. Back up in
advance.
In the BOSS RC-10R drive, delete the“ROLAND” folder,
and then copy the backed-up“ROLAND” folder from
the computer into the BOSS RC-10R drive.
NOTE
5 Do not delete the folders in the BOSS RC-10R drive
other than when executing the recovery operation.
7. When the copy is completed, eject the USB
drive as described below.
Windows
In the lower right of your screen, click the [ ] icon
0[ ] icon, and then click “Eject RC-10R.”
Mac OS
Drag the “BOSS RC-10R” icon to the trash (“Eject”
icon).

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Connecting a Computer via USB
NOTE
5 Never use your computer to format the “BOSS RC-10R”
drive. Doing so will make the RC-10R inoperable. If
this occurs, you can use the procedure “Restoring the
Factory Settings (Factory Reset)” (Owner’s Manual) to
initialize the RC-10R so that it will operate correctly, but
this will cause all phrase memories to be irrecoverably
lost.
5 Never perform the following actions until you have
disconnected the USB drive. Doing so might make your
computer freeze, or might result in the loss of all of the
RC-10R’s data.
5 Disconnect the USB cable.
5 Allow your computer to enter suspend (standby) or
hibernate mode, restart it, or shut it down.
5 Turn o the RC-10R’s power.
5 Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory
once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.

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Genre Rhythm pattern Beat
Acous
SideStik 4/4
Bossa 4/4
Brush1 4/4
Brush2 4/4
Conga8Bt 4/4
Cong16Bt 4/4
Conga4Bt 4/4
CngSwing 4/4
CngBossa 4/4
Cajon1 4/4
Cajon2 4/4
Cajon3 4/4
CajonS 4/4
Ballad
SideStk1 4/4
Shue1 4/4
16Beat1 4/4
8Beat 4/4
Shue2 3/4
SideStk2 4/4
SideStk3 4/4
6/8Beat 6/8
SideStk4 4/4
16Beat2 4/4
Genre Rhythm pattern Beat
Ballad SideStk5 4/4
Swing 4/4
Blues
12Bars 4/4
Shue1 4/4
Shue2 4/4
6/8Beat 6/8
3Beat 3/4
Swing 4/4
Jazz
JazBlues 4/4
LegatCym 4/4
Fast4Bt 4/4
HardBop 4/4
BrushBop 4/4
BrushSwg 4/4
FastSwng 4/4
MedSwing 4/4
SlwLegat 4/4
JazSamba 4/4
6/8Beat 6/8
Fusion
16Beat1 4/4
16Beat2 4/4
16Beat3 4/4
16Beat4 4/4
Genre Rhythm pattern Beat
Fusion
16Beat5 4/4
16Beat6 4/4
16Beat7 4/4
Swing 4/4
7/8Beat 7/8
Pop
8Beat1 4/4
8Beat2 4/4
Shue1 4/4
16Beat1 4/4
SideStk1 4/4
8Beat3 4/4
8Beat4 4/4
Percus1 4/4
Swing1 4/4
16Beat2 4/4
Shue2 4/4
8Beat5 4/4
16Beat3 4/4
16Beat4 4/4
16Beat5 4/4
SideStk2 4/4
Percus2 6/8
16Beat6 4/4
Rhythm Pattern List