BOSSCO RC-505 User manual

* This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 95–99).
Once you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please back them up as described in “Backing up to your computer” (p. 27).
* 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, change the system setting “Auto O” (p. 22) to “OFF” as described on “Basic
Procedure for Editing the Settings” (p. 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.
• To restore power, turn the power on again (p. 7).
Main Features
The RC-505 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.
• Combine ve loop tracks for a variety of expressive possibilities.
• Input FX are provided for recording, letting you use eects such as robot voice or vocoder to make your phrase loops
even more diverse.
• 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.
• Combine previously-recorded phrase loops with realtime recording to make your performances even more exciting. You
can also import WAV les from your computer to use as phrase loops.
• Use the RC-505 in conjunction with other MIDI equipment for an even broader range of live performance possibilities.
Owner’s Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 33; p. 34). These
sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured
that you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should
be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2013 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS
CORPORATION.
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Main Features ...................................................1
Overview of the RC-505 ..........................................3
Basic Operation Guide ...........................................4
Connections (Rear Panel) ........................................6
Adjusting the Input Level ..................................6
Phantom Power Setting ...................................6
Turning On the Power ...........................................7
Example of Actual Loop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recording on a Single Track ...............................9
Recording on Multiple Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Saving a Phrase Memory ........................................10
Saving a Phrase Memory (Write) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Exchanging Phrase Memories ..................................10
Deleting a Phrase Memory (Initialize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Copying a Track from Another Phrase Memory (Copy Track) . . . . .11
Loading Frequently-Used Settings (User Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Track 1–5 Settings ..............................................12
Playing a Track Backward (Reverse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adjusting the Playback Level of the Tracks (Play Level) . . . . .12
Adjusting the Positioning of the Track’s Sound (Pan) . . . . . . .12
Specifying How the Track Will Play (One-Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifying Whether to Apply Track FX (Track FX) . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing Only a Single Track (Play Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifying How the Track Will Start (Start Mode) . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifying How the Track Will Stop (Stop Mode) . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifying the Number of Measures in a Track (Measure) . .13
Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback (Loop Sync) . . . . .13
Synchronizing the Tempo of the Tracks (Tempo Sync) . . . . .14
Phrase Memory Settings ........................................15
Adjusting the Phrase Memory Volume (Memory Level) . . . .15
Specifying a Phrase Memory’s Tempo (Tempo) . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting the Compressor Depth (Comp Level) . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting the Reverb Depth (Reverb Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Overdub Method (Overdub Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Changing the Switching Order of Recording g Overdub
g Playback (Rec Action) ..................................15
Specifying how the Track will Switch (Single Play Change) .15
Automatically Correcting the Timing of Button Presses
(Loop Quantize) ..........................................16
Specifying the Length of Loop Sync (Loop Length) . . . . . . . .16
Specifying the Tracks Started by the [ALL START/STOP]
Button (All Start) .........................................16
Adjusting the Time Used to Fade In/Out (Fade Time). . . . . . .16
Specifying the Assignment Target Track (Target Track) . . . . .16
Naming Phrase Memories (Memory Names) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Assigning the Function of FX knobs and External Controllers
(Assign) ........................................................17
Enabling Assignments 1–8 (Assign Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Specifying the Controller (Assign Source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Specifying the Footswitch Operation (Source Mode) . . . . . .17
Specifying the Assignment Target (Assign Target) . . . . . . . . .17
Specifying the Target Range (Target Range) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connecting to External Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rhythm Settings ................................................19
Adjusting the Rhythm Volume (Rhythm Level) . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting the Rhythm Sound (Rhythm Pattern) . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting the Beat (Time Signature) for the Rhythm
Sound (Beat) .............................................19
Outputting the Rhythm Only to Headphones
(Rhythm Line Out) .......................................19
Playing a Count-In When Recording (Recording Count-In) .19
Playing a Count-In for Playback (Playback Count-In) . . . . . . .19
Specifying how the Rhythm Sound will Stop
(Rhythm Stop) ...........................................19
Input FX/Track FX settings ......................................20
Selecting the FX Type (FX Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
FX Parameters ...........................................21
System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-505) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Adjusting the Display’s Brightness (LCD Contrast) . . . . . . . . .22
Play Screen Setting (Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Loop Indicator Setting (Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Auto O Settings ........................................22
Adjusting the Output Level of the LINE OUTPUT Jacks
(Line Output Level) .......................................22
Enabling the Input Audio to be Output from the LINE
OUTPUT Jacks (Input Line Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Specifying What the [OUTPUT LEVEL] Knob Will Adjust
(Output Level Select) .....................................23
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
USB-Related Settings ...........................................24
Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Specifying the Output Destination for USB Audio Input
(USB Audio Routing) .....................................24
Adjusting the USB Audio Input Volume (USB In Level) . . . . .24
Adjusting the USB Audio Output Volume (USB Out Level). .24
MIDI-Related Settings ..........................................25
MIDI Receive Channel ....................................25
MIDI Omni Mode .........................................25
MIDI Transmit Channel ...................................25
Synchronizing the Tempo (MIDI Sync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Choosing MIDI or USB for Synchronization
(MIDI Sync Source) .......................................25
MIDI Program Change Out ...............................25
Connecting to Your Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Installing the USB driver ........................................26
Setting the USB Mode (USB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Connecting the RC-505 to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
USB Function Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using USB to Exchange Files with Your Computer
(USB Mass Storage) ............................................26
Connecting an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
About MIDI Connectors ........................................28
MIDI settings ..................................................28
Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RC-505 . . . . . .28
Controlling the RC-505 from an External MIDI Device . . . . . .29
Connecting Two RC-505 Units ..................................29
Troubleshooting ................................................30
Error Message List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Rhythm Pattern List .............................................32
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................33
IMPORTANT NOTES .............................................34
Index ..........................................................35
Specications ..................................................36
Contents

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Basic Operation
Saving Track
Phrase Memory
Rhythm FX System USB MIDI Appendix
Phrase Memory 99
How the RC-505 is organized
Phrase Memory 1
Rhythm
System Settings (settings that apply to the entire RC-505)
Input FX Track FX
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
What are tracks 1–5 (p. 12) and phrase memories (p. 15)?
The RC-505 provides ve “tracks” that are used to record and play back the sound of an instrument or a microphone.
These ve tracks combined form what is called a “phrase memory.” Up to 99 phrase memories can be stored.
“Tracks 1–5,” “Rhythm,” “Input FX,” and “Track FX” settings are saved individually for each phrase memory.
What is a rhythm? (p. 19)
In addition to the ve tracks, the RC-505 can also play a “Rhythm.” You can record while listening to a rhythm at the tempo you
specify.
What is the Input FX and Track FX? (p. 20)
You can apply eects to the audio input and to the sound of the tracks, respectively.
These eects are referred to as “Input FX” and “Track FX.”
What are system settings? (p. 22)
Settings that apply to the entire RC-505, such as those for the contrast of the display, the auto o function, the USB, and MIDI
functions, are called “system settings.”
Overview of the RC-505
“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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Recording
Recording will start when
you press the [ / ]
button.
Pressing the [ / ] button at
the point you want to loop will
switch to overdubbing.
Adjusting the Input Level
You can adjust the input level. Page 6
Input FX, Track FX
You can apply eects to the audio input and to
the sound of the tracks, respectively.
Three types of eect settings are stored in buttons
[A]–[C].
Turning an Eect On
Press a button [A]–[C] to make it light.
Turning an Eect O
Press the lit button [A]–[C] to make it go dark.
Controlling an Eect
Turn the [INPUT FX]/[TRACK FX] knob.
To Change the Eect Type
1. Press a button [A]–[C] to make it light.
2. Use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the eect type you
want.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
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Starting All Tracks Simultaneously
Here’s how to start playing all tracks simultaneously.
Starting All Tracks Simultaneously
Press the [ALL START/STOP] button.
Stopping All Tracks Simultaneously
During playback or recording, press the [ALL START/STOP]
button.
Cancelling a Recording/Overdub (Undo)
Here’s how to cancel recording/overdubbing for a track.
1. Press the [UNDO/REDO] button.
The [ / ] buttons of each track will blink.
[ / ] button Explanation
Green Undo is available
Red Redo is available
Unlit Undo/redo unavailable
* Redo is only available for overdub.
2. Press the [ / ] button of the track that you want to undo/
redo.
3. Press the [UNDO/REDO] button once again to return to the
normal state.
Recording/Overdub/Playback/Clear
To perform recording, overdub, and playback, press the [ / ]
button as shown in the diagram.
Adjusts the Volume
Adjusts the volume of the RC-505.
Indicator
Red Recording
Yellow Overdub
Green Playback
Unlit Stopped
Loop playback will occur if a phrase exists.
Overdub
Record additional
layers while playing
back the loop.
Playback
Play back the loop.
Press for two
seconds or
longer
Indicator
Lit Phrase exists
Unlit No Phrase
Stop
Regardless of the timing, pressing the
[ ] button will stop the track.
Clear
The track will be cleared.
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Basic Operation Guide
You can use “All Start” to specify the tracks that
will start simultaneously. Page 16
Adjusting the Volume of the Tracks 1–5
The track sliders adjust the volume of tracks 1–5.
* Pressing the [ / ] button will normally switch the RC-505’s state in the order
of recording g overdub g playback. However, if desired, you can change
this order to recording g playback g overdub (p. 15).
The loop indicator shows the
track status, loop position, and
level.

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Basic Operation
Saving Track
Phrase Memory
Rhythm FX System USB MIDI Appendix
Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings
Editing the RC-505’s settings is a simple and consistent procedure.
Before you continue, please take a moment to learn the basic editing
procedures.
1. Press the button (Left gure) for the type of item you want to
edit.
Reference
For details about each item, refer to the page given in the
corresponding index tab.
2. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the desired parameter.
Then use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to edit the value.
Master:Memory
Level 100
Select a parameter
Edit the value
3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
Saving
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 [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the save-destination.
3. Press the [WRITE] button to save.
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The Play Screen
Selecting a Phrase Memory
Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob.
Level Meter Indication
Shows the playback level of tracks 1–5.
Parameter View
Shows the parameters of tracks 1–5.
Input FX Tracks 1–5
Phrase Memory System
Track FX
Rhythm
Setting the Tempo
Here’s how to specify the tempo of the rhythm (Phrase Memory
Tempo; p. 15).
Tap Tempo
Press the [TAP TEMPO] button several times at intervals of the
tempo you want.
Adjusting the Tempo
1. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button.
2. Use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo.
Returning to the Original Tempo
Hold down the [TAP TEMPO] button.
Sounding a Rhythm
In addition to the ve tracks, the RC-505 can also
play a “rhythm.” You can record while listening to a
rhythm at the tempo you specify.
Sounding a Rhythm
Press the RHYTHM [START/STOP] button.
Changing the Rhythm Volume or Settings
1. Press the RHYTHM [EDIT] button.
2. Make changes as described in “Basic Procedure for Editing the
Settings” (above).
Outputting the Rhythm Only to Headphones
If you want, you can output the rhythm only to headphones as a
click tone. Refer to “Outputting the Rhythm Only to Headphones
(Rhythm Line Out)” (p. 19).
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[ ] [ ]
buttons
[ ] [ ]
buttons
[ ] [ ]
buttons
01 INIT MEMORY 01 INIT MEMORY
REVERS - - - o -
INIT MEMORY
Phrase memory number Name
By pressing the [ ] [ ] buttons you can check the on/o status for Reverse (p. 12), One-Shot
(p. 12), and Play Mode (Multi; p. 12), and also check the remaining recordable time (p. 22).
You can use the system setting “Display”
to change the play screen that appears
immediately after startup.
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INPUT AUX jack
Use a stereo mini-plug cable to
connect your audio player here.
To adjust the input level of the
AUX jack, adjust the volume of
the connected device (audio
player, etc.).
INPUT INST jack
Connect your guitar, bass, or
eects unit to these jacks.
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.
* This instrument is equipped
with balanced (XLR) type
jacks. Wiring diagrams for
these jacks are shown below.
Make connections after rst
checking the wiring diagrams
of other equipment you
intend to connect.
Connections (Rear Panel)
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
* Use only the included AC adaptor. Using any
other adaptor may cause overheating and
malfunction.
LINE 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.
PHONES jack
Connect a set of headphones (sold
separately) here.
Outputting the rhythm only to headphones
If you want, you can output the rhythm only
to headphones as a click tone.
For details, refer to “Outputting the Rhythm
Only to Headphones (Rhythm Line Out)” (p. 19).
MIDI connectors
For connecting MIDI device. Page 28
Security Slot ( )
http://www.kensington.com/
USB port
You can use a commercially available
USB cable to connect the RC-505
to your computer, and use the
computer to read/write RC-505
tracks (WAV les).
You can also use the RC-505 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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CTL 1, 2/EXP jack
You can connect
expression pedal (EV-5,
etc. ; sold separately) or footswitches (FS-5U,
FS-6; sold separately) here, and use them to
control a variety of parameters.
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[POWER] switch
This turns the power on/o. Page 7
Phantom Power Setting
If you’re using a condenser mic that requires
phantom power, turn phantom power on as
described below.
1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.
2. Use the cursor [ ] button to select
“PhantomPower.”
3. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to
select “ON.”
Sys:PhantomPower
ON
4. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the
play screen.
* WARNING: Precautions concerning use of
phantom power supply
Always turn the phantom power o when
connecting any device other than condenser
microphones that require phantom power.
You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply
phantom power to dynamic microphones,
audio playback devices, or other devices that
don’t require such power. Be sure to check the
specications of any microphone you intend to
use by referring to the manual that came with it.
(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10
mA Max)
Adjusting the Input Level
Adjust each [INPUT LEVEL] knob so that the PEAK indicator lights only
occasionally, when the level of the input is at its highest.
“Secure the power cord” (p. 7)

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Basic Operation
Saving Track
Phrase Memory
Rhythm FX System USB MIDI Appendix
Turning On the Power
Once everything is properly connected (p. 6), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong
order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.
When powering up Turn on the power to your amp last.
When powering down Turn o the power to your amp rst.
1. Turn the [POWER] switch ON.
Caution when turning on the power
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when
switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Caution when turning o the power
While the RC-505 is in the following states, you must never turn o the power. Doing so may cause all the saved data to be lost.
• While recording/overdub/playing back
• While undoing/redoing
• While switching between phrase memories
• While the following messages are displayed
“Now working..”, “Now writing...”, “Now copying..”, “Exchanging..”, “Initializing...”
Caution when connecting
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
* Before connecting or disconnecting any connection cables, be sure all the volume controls in your system are set to minimum.
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (AUX/INST jacks) may be low. If this
happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
Caution when using a microphone
* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:
• Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
• Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
• Lowering volume levels.
* If the speakers and microphone are close together, the sound played back from the speakers may be picked up by the microphone. If you record
or overdub in such a state, the speakers playback picked up by the microphone will also be recorded. You should separate the speakers and
microphone so that the playback from the speakers is not picked up by the microphone.
Secure the power cord
On the bottom of the RC-505 there is a slot (cord hook) for securing the power cord of the
AC adapter.
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out
accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the DC IN jack, anchor the power cord
using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
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Example of Actual Loop Recording
Let’s try loop-recording the following simple 8-beat phrase of vocal percussion (using your voice to imitate the sounds of a drum set) via a
microphone.
Bass drum
“Dun!”
Snare drum
“Pah!”
Hi-hat
“Chi!”
Preparations
1. Connect your microphone, and adjust the input level (“Adjusting the Input Level” (p. 6)).
2. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select an empty phrase memory (the [EDIT] buttons of all tracks are unlit).
INIT MEMORY
Record while listening to the rhythm sound
In addition to its ve tracks, the RC-505 can sound a “rhythm.” By recording while you listen to a rhythm at the tempo
you’ve specied, you can record at an accurate tempo. For details, refer to “Rhythm Settings” (p. 19).
Available tracks for recording/overdub
Recording/overdub can be performed on only one track at a time.
For example, if all tracks in the phrase memory are empty, and you’re recording track 1, pressing the track 2 [ / ] button will switch track 1 to
playback, and recording will occur on track 2.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Recording
Recording
Recording
Playback
Playback
Track 1 button Track 2 button Track 3 button

Basic Operation Guide
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Basic Operation
Saving Track
Phrase Memory
Rhythm FX System USB MIDI Appendix
The sound will
automatically
start over at the
end of the second
measure.
Recording on a Single Track
With this method, you’ll overdub all of the sounds on track 1.
Recording on Multiple Tracks
With this method, you’ll record the bass drum sound on track 1, the snare drum sound on track 2, and the hi-hat sound on track 3. By recording these
sounds on multiple tracks, you can gain additional performance options, such as stopping just the hi-hat (track 3).
Press the track 1 [ / ] button to start
recording.
Press the track 1 [ / ] button to switch
to loop playback.
Press the track 1 [ / ] button to
start recording.
Record your vocal into the microphone:
“Dun! Dun! Dun! ...”
Record your vocal into the microphone:
“Dun! Dun! Dun! ...”
1
1
2
2 3
5
7
4
4
6
5
6
Overdub your vocal into
the microphone:
“Pah! Pah! Pah!”
Record your vocal into the
microphone:
“Pah! Pah! Pah!”
Record your vocal into the
microphone:
“Chi! Chi! Chi!”
Overdub your vocal into
the microphone:
“Chi! Chi! Chi!”
When two measures have ended,
press the track 1 [ / ] button to
loop the sound at that point.
3
When two measures have ended, press the
track 2 [ / ] button to loop the sound at that
point, and change the recording track to track 2.
Press the track 3 [ / ]
button to loop the sound
at that point, and change
the recording track to
track 3.
Press the track 3 [ / ] button to loop the
sound at that point.
Loop Playback
Recording
Overdub
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
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Saving a Phrase Memory
Saving a Phrase Memory (Write)
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.
The Write screen appears.
Write to 12
INIT MEMORY
Number
Save-Destination Phrase Memory
2. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the save-
destination phrase memory.
• This procedure is not required if the phrase memory number is
acceptable as is.
• Phrase memory numbers in which data has already been saved
are shown in parentheses, and cannot be overwritten.
Write to ( 13)
My Memory
• If the phrase memory cannot be saved because there is
insucient free memory, the display indicates “Memory Full!”
In this case, delete unneeded phrase memories (p. 10) and then
try the recording operation again.
3. Press the [WRITE] button; the phrase memory will be
saved.
• If you decide to cancel the save operation, press the [EXIT]
button.
• You can’t overwrite (i.e., save to) a phrase memory that already
contains data. If the display indicates “Not Empty!”, select an
empty phrase memory in which to save your data.
• You can assign a name to the phrase memory. For details, refer
to “Naming Phrase Memories (Memory Names)” (p. 16).
Exchanging Phrase Memories
You can exchange phrase memories with one another, rearranging
the phrase memories.
1. Select an exchange-source phrase memory.
2. Press the [WRITE] button.
3. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until “Exchange” appears in
the display.
Exchange 13
My Memory
Number
Exchange-Destination Phrase Memory
4. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the exchange-
destination phrase memory.
5. Press the [WRITE] button; the phrase memories will be
exchanged.
If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
Deleting a Phrase Memory
(Initialize)
This operation erases a phrase memory and initializes its settings.
* This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 95–99).
Once you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please
back them up as described in “Backing up to your computer”
(p. 27).
1. Select the phrase memory that you want to delete.
2. Press the [WRITE] button.
3. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until “Initialize” appears in the
display.
Initialize 13
My Memory
Number
Phrase Memory to be Deleted
4. Press the [WRITE] button; the phrase memory will be
deleted.
If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
NOTE
* Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or improper operation of the unit. You
should back up important data as described in “Backing up to your computer” (p. 27).
* All due care is taken during repairs to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases, such as when there is damage to the memory, it may
not be possible to restore the data.
* 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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Saving Track
Phrase Memory
Rhythm FX System USB MIDI Appendix
Copying a Track from Another Phrase
Memory (Copy Track)
You can take a specic track from a phrase memory and copy it to
the current phrase memory.
This is a convenient method to use when you need a pattern with
the same backing, as it allows you to prepare tracks simply and
easily without having to start recording from scratch again.
1. To prevent loss of the content of the current work, press
the [WRITE] button twice to save the current phrase
memory.
Since you need to conrm the sound of the current source track,
you must select the copy-source phrase memory once in Copy
Track. Save the phrase memory so the content of the current
operation is not lost.
2. In the Play screen, select the phrase memory in which the
track you want to copy is recorded.
3. Press the [WRITE] button.
4. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until “Copy Track” appears in
the display.
Copy Track1 to
Memory12 Track1
Copy-Source Track
Copy-Destination Track
Copy-Destination Phrase memory
5. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor, and turn the
[MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the copy-source track,
copy-destination phrase memory and track.
Track numbers in which data has already been saved are shown in
parentheses, and cannot be overwritten.
Copy Track1 to
Memory13(Track2)
6. Press the [WRITE] button; the track will be copied.
If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
When copying is nished, the play screen returns to the display.
Loading Frequently-Used Settings
(User Set)
If you save your frequently-used phrase memory settings as the
user set, you’ll be able to quickly load those settings when needed,
for example during a live performance.
Write User Set
Load User Set
User Set
Phrase Memory A
Track Rhythm FX
Phrase Memory B
Track Rhythm FX
* The user set contains one set of settings.
Saving settings as the user set
1. Select the phrase memory whose settings you want to
save as the user set.
2. Press the [WRITE] button.
3. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until “WriteUsrSet” appears in
the display.
WriteUsrSet 14
My Memory
Number
Save-Destination Phrase Memory
4. Press the [WRITE] button to save the settings as the user
set.
If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
Loading the user set
1. Select the phrase memory into which you want to load
the user set.
2. Press the [WRITE] button.
3. Press the [ ] [ ] buttons until “Load UsrSet” appears in
the display.
Load UsrSet 15
My Memory
Number
Load-Destination Phrase Memory
4. Press the [WRITE] button; the user set will be loaded.
If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
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Here you can specify the playback method and other settings individually for each track.
For details of the procedure on setting up, refer to “Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings” (p. 5).
MEMO
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select parameters. By pressing the [EDIT] button several times, you can also jump to parameters marked by the “ ”
symbol.
Parameter Value Explanation
Track1:Reverse
OFF Playing a Track Backward (Reverse)
Species conventional playback (OFF) or reverse playback (ON).
* When Reverse is set to “ON,” you won’t be able to switch to overdubbing after a recording has been completed.
Track1:PlayLevel
100 Adjusting the Playback Level of the Tracks (Play Level)
Adjusts the playback level of the tracks.
“Play Level” is a dierent parameter than the sliders of tracks [1]–[5]. Use the track
[1]–[5] sliders for temporary adjustments of the volume between tracks.
Track1:Pan
CENTER Adjusting the Positioning of the Track’s Sound (Pan)
Adjusts the positioning (panning) of the track’s sound.
L50–
CENTER–
R50
With the “CENTER” setting, the sound will be heard from the center.
“L” settings position the sound toward the left, and “R” settings position the sound toward the right.
With a setting of L50, the sound will be heard only from the left.
Track1:1Shot
OFF Specifying How the Track Will Play (One-Shot)
Species whether the track playback will be one-shot (ON) or not one-shot (OFF; conventional loop playback).
One-Shot: ON
One-Shot: OFF
One-Shot: OFF
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
If One-Shot is ON,
playback will stop when
it reaches the end of the
phrase.
OFF Conventional loop playback.
ON
The phrase will play only once from the beginning to the end of the track, and then stop automati-
cally (One-Shot Playback).
If you press the [ / ] button during playback, playback will begin again from the beginning of the
track (Retrigger Playback). Overdub cannot be carried out.
If you do not want to synchronize with the other tracks, set Tempo Sync (p. 14) to OFF.
Track1:Track FX
ON Specifying Whether to Apply Track FX (Track FX)
Species whether to apply track FX (ON) or not (OFF).
Track1:Play Mode
MULTI Playing Only a Single Track (Play Mode)
If a track’s play mode is “MULTI,” it can play back simultaneously with other tracks. However tracks whose play mode
is “SINGLE” will play back one at a time. For example you might have three tracks set to “SINGLE” and use them to
switch between melody-A, melody-B, and the bridge, with the other tracks set to “MULTI” and used for the vocal
performance.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
SINGLE
SINGLE
SINGLE
MULTI
MULTI
If Play Mode is SINGLE, the track that’s
currently playing will stop when you start
playback of another SINGLE track.
* If Single Play Change (p. 15) is set to “LOOP END,” the track will change at the end of the loop.
* To ensure that playback always takes place from the beginning of the phrase, you need to set Loop Sync (p. 13) to
“OFF.”
MULTI Play back all tracks
SINGLE Play back only a single track
Track 1–5 Settings

Track 1–5 Settings
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Saving Track
Phrase Memory
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Parameter Value Explanation
Track1:StartMode
IMMEDIATE Specifying How the Track Will Start (Start Mode)
When playing back track, you can select whether to start playback with a fade-in or have playback start immediately.
IMMEDIATE Playback starts immediately.
FADE IN Playback starts while fading in.
* You can use “Fade Time” (p. 16) to specify the length of the fade-in.
Track1:Stop Mode
IMMEDIATE Specifying How the Track Will Stop (Stop Mode)
Species how the track will stop when you press the [ ] button.
• The [ / ] indicator will blink until playback stops.
• If you press the [ ] button once again before playback stops, playback will stop immediately.
* You can’t overdub during the time until playback stops.
IMMEDIATE Playback will stop immediately.
FADE OUT Playback will fade out and then stop.
* You can use “Fade Time” (p. 16) to specify the length of the fade-out.
LOOP END Playback will continue to the end of the loop, and then stop.
Track1:Measure
AUTO Specifying the Number of Measures in a Track (Measure)
You can specify the number of measures for each track. When recording rhythm sounds or when recording along
with other tracks, it’s convenient to specify the number of measures before you record, so that looping will occur at
the specied measure length, even if you don’t operate the button when you’ve nished recording.
* This parameter is available only if Loop Sync (p. 13) is “ON.”
One measure
Four measures
Eight measures
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
AUTO
Tracks that are set to AUTO will have the same number of measures. The number of measures is
determined by the rst-recorded track of the tracks that are set to AUTO. For example, if all tracks are
set to AUTO, the value set as the number of measures for the second and subsequent tracks will be
identical to the number of measures in the rst track that was recorded.
FREE
The number of measures will be set automatically, corresponding to the length of the recording.
–1–
The number of measures will be set manually.
By selecting a note value symbol, you can also specify a length that’s shorter than one measure.
Track1:Loop Sync
ON Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback (Loop Sync)
If loop sync is “ON” for two or more tracks, loop playback will occur according to the length (Loop Length; p. 16) of the
phrase in the track that was recorded rst. Tracks whose loop sync is o “OFF” will loop for the length of their phrase.
Loop Sync: ON
Loop Sync: ON
Loop Sync: ON
Loop Sync: OFF
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Retriggers at the beginning of the rst-recorded phrase. For tracks whose Loop Sync is OFF, playback will
repeat at the length of the phrase.
Playback starting location
If you turn Loop Sync on, the beginning of the tracks will always be aligned. This means that if tracks are already
playing back, the playback start location of the other tracks will become “the current location of the phrase being
played.” The following illustration is an example of how playback will occur with three tracks that contain the
identical melody but have dierent loop sync settings.
Loop Sync: ON
Loop Sync: ON
Loop Sync: OFF
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
For a track with Loop Sync ON, playback starts midway
through the phrase (from the current location).
For a track with Loop Sync OFF, playback
always starts at the beginning of the phrase.
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Parameter Value Explanation
Track1:TempoSync
ON Synchronizing the Tempo of the Tracks (Tempo Sync)
Each track saves the tempo at which that track was recorded. This is called the “original tempo” of the track. The
phrase memory also has a “phrase memory tempo” that is shared by all tracks 1–5.
Normally, you should leave Tempo Sync on, so all tracks will play at the same tempo (the phrase memory tempo).
If you turn Tempo Sync o for tracks for which you don’t want the tempo to change (such as those with special
eects), you’ll be able to obtain playback that is always at the original tempo (track 3 in the illustration below).
Tempo Sync: ON
Tempo Sync: ON
Tempo Sync: OFF
Playback Tempo: 120
Playback Tempo: 120
Playback Tempo: 80
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Tracks for which Tempo Sync is ON will play at the phrase memory tempo.
Tracks for which Tempo
Sync is OFF will play at
the original tempo.
Phrase Memory Tempo: 120
Original Tempo: 140
Original Tempo: 100
Original Tempo: 80
OFF The track will play at its own original tempo.
ON The track will play at the phrase memory tempo.
About original tempo
Each track saves the tempo at which that track was recorded. This is called the “original tempo” of the track. The phrase memory also has a
“phrase memory tempo” (p. 15) that is shared by all tracks 1–5.
When recording ends, the original tempo is automatically calculated according to the following conditions.
* RC-505 does not display the value of the Original Tempo.
Condition Original tempo value to be saved
Loop Sync
=ON
Rhythm is playing
Original tempo will be set from the “phrase memory tempo” (p. 15).
Other tracks contain phrases for which
One-Shot is OFF and Loop Sync is also
ON.
Cases other than the above
The original tempo is automatically calculated according to the following conditions.
Phrase Memory Tempo will be set to the same value as the automatically calculated original tempo.
The track’s number of
measures (Measure; p. 13) has
been specied
The original tempo is calculated according to the rhythm’s time signature (Beat; p. 19) and the number of
measures (Measure).
4 measures
2 measures
4/4 time signature
4/4 time signature
For example, if the time signature (Beat) is “4/4,” the number of measures (Measure) is “4,” and
you’ve recorded for six seconds, the calculated tempo will be “160.”
If the number of measures (Measure) is set to “2,” the calculated tempo will be “80.”
The track’s number of
measures (Measure; p. 13) is
not specied (AUTO/FREE)
The recorded number of measures is assumed to be “1, 2, 4, 8, 16... measures,” and the original tempo
will be calculated in the range of “80–160.”
For example, if “4/4” is specied as the time signature (Beat), and you record for eight seconds, the
calculated tempo will be “120” (a tempo in the range of “80–160” will be selected).
In the case of 1 measure… Tempo: 30
In the case of 2 measures… Tempo: 60
In the case of 3 measures… Tempo: 120
In the case of 4 measures… Tempo: 240
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Saving Track
Phrase Memory
Rhythm FX System USB MIDI Appendix
Here you can make settings that apply to the entire phrase memory.
For details of the procedure on setting up, refer to “Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings” (p. 5).
MEMO
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select parameters. By pressing the [MEMORY] button several times, you can also jump to parameters marked by the
“ ” symbol.
Parameter Value Explanation
Master:Memory
Level 100 Adjusting the Phrase Memory Volume (Memory Level)
Adjusts the phrase memory volume.
Master:Tempo
120.0 Specifying a Phrase Memory’s Tempo (Tempo)
Each phrase memory has a “phrase memory tempo,” which applies to the entire phrase memory.
The phrase memory tempo is also the tempo of the rhythm (p. 19).
40.0–250.0
Setting the tempo
Press the [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the digit you want to change, then turn the
[MEMORY/VALUE] knob to adjust the phrase memory tempo.
MEMO
• Normally, the [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select parameters, but in this screen they are used to
move the cursor. When the cursor is located at the far right, pressing the [ ] button once again
will take you to the next parameter.
• You can also set the phrase memory tempo by using the [TAP TEMPO] button (p. 5).
Master:Comp
0Adjusting the Compressor Depth (Comp Level)
Adjusts the depth of the Compressor.
Master:Reverb
0Adjusting the Reverb Depth (Reverb Level)
Adjusts the depth of the reverb.
Rec:Overdub Mode
OVERDUB Setting the Overdub Method (Overdub Mode)
You can set the overdub method.
OVERDUB
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.
REPLACE
Tracks with existing recordings are overwritten as new tracks are recorded over them. Overwriting
takes places while the previously recorded tracks are played back, allowing you to achieve a kind of
delay eect similar to that obtained from an eects processor.
Rec:Rec Action
REC→OVERDUB Changing the Switching Order of Recording g Overdub
g Playback (Rec Action)
When you press the [ / ] button, the RC-505 will switch its operation in the order of Recording g Overdub g
Playback (p. 4). However, you can change this so that the order is Recording g Playback g Overdub.
REC g
OVERDUB Operation will switch in the order of Recording g Overdub g Playback.
REC g PLAY Operation will switch in the order of Recording g Playback g Overdub.
Play:Single Play
Change IMMEDIATE Specifying how the Track will Switch
(Single Play Change)
You can specify how the tracks will be switched when play mode is SINGLE (p. 12).
IMMEDIATE The change will occur immediately.
LOOP END The change will occur after playback has reached the end of the loop.
Phrase Memory Settings
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Parameter Value Explanation
Play:Quantize
REC END Automatically Correcting the Timing of Button Presses
(Loop Quantize)
With tracks for which Loop Sync is “ON,” under any of the conditions listed below, 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.
• If the rhythm is on
• If there is an already-recorded track whose Loop Sync is
turned on
• If the MIDI Sync is on
REC END Quantize to the measure start location only for recording.
MEASURE Quantize to the measure start location for recording, for overdubbing, and for playback.
BEAT Quantize to the measure start location for recording.
Quantize to the beat location for overdubbing and for playback.
Play:Loop Length
AUTO Specifying the Length of Loop Sync (Loop Length)
Species the length (number of measures) that will be looped by Loop Sync (p. 13).
AUTO The length of the rst-recorded phrase will be the loop length.
1– Manually species the number of measures that will be looped by Loop Sync (p. 13).
Play:All Start
o o o o o Specifying the Tracks Started by the [ALL START/STOP]
Button (All Start)
Specify whether each track will start playing (o) when you press the [ALL START/STOP] button, or will not start
playing (–).
* If a track’s play mode is “MULTI,” it can play back simultaneously with other tracks. However tracks whose play
mode is “SINGLE,” only the track whose track number is the smallest will be played.
MEMO
Normally, the [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select parameters, but in this screen they are used to move the cursor.
When the cursor is located at the far right, pressing the
[ ] button once again will take you to the next parameter.
Play:Fade Time
1MEAS Adjusting the Time Used to Fade In/Out (Fade Time)
Species the fade-in/out time used when a track’s start mode (p. 13) is set to “FADE IN” or stop mode (p. 13) is set to
“FADE OUT.”
1–64 (MEAS) This is the fade-in/out time. This is specied in units of measures.
Play:TargetTrack
TRACK1 Specifying the Assignment Target Track (Target Track)
This species the track (TRACK1–TRACK5) that will be the assignment target when you set Assign Target (p. 17) to “TGT
TR...”
MEMO
In the Play screen, you can press the [EXIT] button to check the current target track. You can switch the target
track by holding down the [EXIT] button and pressing the [EDIT] button of the desired track 1–5.
Assign1 Switch
ON
Reference
For details on the “Assign...” parameters, refer to “Assigning the Function of FX knobs and External Controllers
(Assign)” (p. 17).
Memory:Name
INIT MEMORY Naming Phrase Memories (Memory Names)
You can give names to phrase memories (memory names) using up to 12 characters.
To access the memory name screen, press the [MEMORY] button and then press the [ ] button.
MEMO
Normally, the [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select parameters, but in this screen they are used to move the cursor.
When the cursor is located at the far right, pressing the
[ ] button once again will take you to the next parameter.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the character that you want to edit, and turn the [MEMORY/VALUE]
knob to edit the character. You can also use the following buttons.
Button Function
CAPS (UNDO/REDO)
Alternately switches the letter at the cursor position between uppercase and lowercase.
INS (TAP) Inserts a blank space at the cursor position.
DEL (RHYTHM START/STOP) Deletes the character at the cursor position and shifts all characters after it to the left.
Start Stop
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Basic Operation
Saving Track
Phrase Memory
Rhythm FX System USB MIDI Appendix
Assigning the Function of FX knobs and External Controllers (Assign)
For each phrase memory, you can assign the function of the RC-505’s FX knobs and any connected external pedals
(expression pedal, footswitches; p. 18). You can also make assignments for control change messages received from an external
MIDI device (e.g., FC-300).
For each phrase memory, you can create eight dierent assignments (assignment numbers 1–8), which specify the
parameter controlled by each controller.
Parameter Value Explanation
Assign1 Switch
ON Enabling Assignments 1–8 (Assign Switch)
Here you can specify whether assignments will be used (ON/OFF).
Assign1 Source
EXP PEDAL Specifying the Controller (Assign Source)
Here you can specify the controller (source) that will control the target.
EXP PEDAL An Expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (p. 18)
CTL1–2 PEDAL A footswitch 1–2 connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (p. 18)
INPUT FX KNOB [INPUT FX] knob
TRACK FX KNOB [TRACK FX] knob
TR1–5 REC/DUB The beginning of recording/overdub triggered by the track 1–5 [ / ] button
TR1–5 PLAY/STOP The beginning of playback/stop triggered by the track 1–5 [ / ] button
SYNC START/STOP ALL START/STOP messages from an external MIDI device (p. 28)
CC#1–#31, CC#64–#95 Control change messages (1–31, 64–95) from an external MIDI device
Assign1 Src Mode
MOMENT Specifying the Footswitch Operation (Source Mode)
If a momentary-type footswitch (such as the separately sold FS-5U) is connected as the source, you can specify how
footswitch operations will aect the value.
MOMENT The setting will normally be o (minimum value); it will be on (maximum value) only while
you continue holding down the footswitch.
TOGGLE The setting will alternate between o (minimum value) and on (maximum value) each time
you press the footswitch.
Assign1 Target
INPUT LEVEL Specifying the Assignment Target (Assign Target)
Here you can choose the Assignment Target. In addition to the following assignment targets, you can also specify a
track, rhythm, or a phrase memory parameter as the assignment target. For details on the parameters, refer to the
explanation of each parameter in this manual.
* Some parameters cannot be controlled during performance.
TGT TR REC/PLAY
The operations listed at left will be performed for the track specied by Target Track (p. 16).
TGT TR STOP
TGT TR CLEAR
TGT TR UNDO/REDO
TGT TR PLAY LEV
ALL START/STOP Allows you to simultaneously play/stop all tracks.
UNDO/REDO Allows you to undo/redo the last recording or overdub of a track.
TEMPO(TAP) By pressing the pedal several times in succession, the phrase memory tempo can be set so
it matches the timing you’ve used when pressing the pedal.
INPUT FX ON/OFF Switches the INPUT FX on/o.
TRACK FX ON/OFF Switches the TRACK FX on/o.
INPUT FX CONTROL
These control the parameters indicated by the “ ” symbol in “FX Parameters” (p. 21).
TRACK FX CONTROL
INPUT FX TYP INC/DEC Switches the type of the selected INPUT FX.
TRACK FX TYP INC/DEC Switches the type of the selected TRACK FX.
INPUT FX INC/DEC Switches the INPUT FX button (A–C).
TRACK FX INC/DEC Switches the TRACK FX button (A–C).
MEMORY INC/DEC Switches the phrase memory.
INPUT LEVEL Adjusts the input level from the INPUT (MIC, INST, AUX, USB) jacks.
CC#1–#31, CC#64–#95 Transmits the control change message specied here from the MIDI OUT connector.
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Parameter Value Explanation
Assign1TargetMin
0
Assign1TargetMax
100
Specifying the Target Range (Target Range)
Species the range in which the parameter can be controlled. The value will depend on the parameter that’s
assigned as the Target (Assign Target).
Default assignments of functions controlled
The default assignments are as follows. If you simply connect pedals without making any settings, you can use them to control the following
parameters and functions.
Assign Switch Assign Source Assign Target Explanation
Assign1 ON EXP PEDAL INPUT LEVEL Adjusts the input level from the INPUT (MIC, INST, AUX) jacks.
Assign2 ON CTL1 PEDAL UNDO/REDO Allows you to undo/redo the last recording or overdub of a track.
Assign3 ON CTL2 PEDAL RHYTHM LEVEL Switches the volume of the rhythm (0 or 100).
Assign4
OFF
Assign5
Assign6
Assign7
Assign8
POLARITY switch
When Connecting EV-5 When Connecting FS-5Us When Connecting FS-6
Connecting to External Pedals
Connect your expression pedal (EV-5, etc. ; sold separately) or footswitches (FS-5U, FS-6; sold separately) as shown in the illustration.
The function of the external pedal (expression pedal or footswitch) can be assigned independently for each phrase memory. For details, refer to
“Assigning the Function of FX knobs and External Controllers (Assign)” (p. 17).
CTL 2
PEDAL
EXP PEDAL CTL 2
PEDAL
CTL 1
PEDAL
CTL 1
PEDAL
Red White
Cable:
Stereo 1/4” phone
type fg
1/4” phone type x 2
MODE/POLARITY switch
Cable:
Stereo 1/4” phone
type fg
Stereo 1/4” phone type
* Use only the specied expression pedal (Roland
EV-5, etc. ; sold separately). By connecting
any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
* If you use a mono cable to connect a single FS-5U, it will be CTL 1.

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Saving Track
Phrase Memory
Rhythm FX System USB MIDI Appendix
Rhythm Settings
Here’s how to make rhythm settings.
For details of the procedure on setting up, refer to “Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings” (p. 5).
MEMO
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select parameters. By pressing the [RHYTHM] (EDIT) button several times, you can also jump to parameters marked
by the “ ” symbol.
Parameter Value Explanation
Rhythm:Level
100 Adjusting the Rhythm Volume (Rhythm Level)
Adjusts the volume of the rhythm sound.
Rhythm:Pattern
Simple Beat 1 Selecting the Rhythm Sound (Rhythm Pattern)
Selects the rhythm pattern from a choice of rock drums, Latin percussion, and other patterns.
Reference
Refer to “Rhythm Pattern List” (p. 32).
Rhythm:Beat
4/4 Selecting the Beat (Time Signature) for the Rhythm
Sound (Beat)
Selects the rhythm sound beat.
* You cannot change the beat after the track is recorded. Be sure to set this before recording.
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
Time signature of the rhythm sound
Rhythm:Line Out
ON 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.
* If you want the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob to adjust only the headphone volume without changing the
volume of the LINE OUTPUT jacks, set the system setting “OutLevelSel” (p. 23) to “PHONES.”
ON The rhythm sound will be output from the LINE OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
OFF The rhythm sound will be output only from the PHONES jack.
Rhythm:Rec Count
OFF 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 No count-in is played.
1MEAS Recording starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
Rhythm:PlayCount
OFF Playing a Count-In for Playback (Playback Count-In)
You can have playback start after a count-in sound is played.
OFF No count-in is played.
1MEAS Playback starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
Rhythm:Stop
LOOPER STOP Specifying how the Rhythm Sound will Stop
(Rhythm Stop)
You can specify how the rhythm sound will stop.
OFF The rhythm sound will be heard independently of the looper function. The rhythm will not
stop sounding until you press the RHYTHM [START/STOP] button.
LOOPER STOP When you press the [ ] button to stop the looper function, the rhythm sound will also stop.
REC END The rhythm sound will stop when the rst recording ends. When you press the [ / ]
button to loop (i.e., when you begin overdubbing or playback), the rhythm sound will stop.
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Input FX/Track FX settings
You can apply eects to the audio input and to the sound of the tracks, respectively. These eects are referred to as “Input FX”
and “Track FX.”
For details of the procedure on setting up, refer to “Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings” (p. 5).
* The FX parameter that appears rst when you press the [ ] button will depend on the FX type that’s selected.
* Parameters indicated by the “ ” symbol can be controlled by the [INPUT FX]/[TRACK FX] knobs.
* When you press the track FX [A] – [C] button, the [EDIT] button of the target tracks to which FX is applied, will blink.
You can also use the [EDIT] buttons to select the tracks to which track FX is applied.
Parameter Value Explanation
IFxA:Type
FILTER
TFxA:Type
BEAT REPEAT
Selecting the FX Type (FX Type)
You can select the Input FX/Track FX type.
Types available for both Input FX and Track FX
FILTER A lter modies the brightness or thickness of the sound by cutting a specic frequency range.
PHASER Gives the sound a swishing quality by adding a phase-shifted sound.
FLANGER Produces a metallic resonance reminiscent of a jet airplane taking o and landing.
SYNTH Generates a synthesizer sound.
LO-FI This eect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive character.
GUITAR TO BASS Transforms a guitar sound into a bass sound.
TRANSPOSE Transposes the sound when you turn the FX on.
ROBOT Cyber-robot voice.
VOCAL DIST Distortion for vocals.
VOCODER Vocoder sound that uses the audio input to modulate the sound of the track you specify.
DYNAMICS Makes the volume more consistent, and produces a more evenly balanced low-frequency
range.
EQ Adjusts the tone as a equalizer.
ISOLATOR Divides the audio input into three ranges (LO, MID, HI) and cuts the specied region. You can
cut in synchronization with the tempo.
OCTAVE Adds a note one (or two) octave lower, creating a richer sound.
PAN Moves the stereo position (pan).
SLICER Repeatedly cuts the sound, transforming a conventional sound to create the impression of a
rhythmic backing.
DELAY Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound, giving the sound greater depth or creating special
eects.
TAPE ECHO A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound.
GRANULAR DELAY Repeats a short portion of the input sound, giving it a buzzy character or producing the eect
of playing a roll.
CHORUS In this eect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and
breadth.
REVERB Adds reverberation to the sound.
Types available only for Track FX
BEAT REPEAT Plays the track repeatedly in time with the beat.
Turning the [TRACK FX] knob will change the length of the repeat.
BEAT SHIFT The track will play shifted by the length of the beat.
Turning the [TRACK FX] knob will change the number of beats by which playback is shifted.
BEAT SCATTER The track will be scrubbed in time with the beat.
Turning the [TRACK FX] knob will change the length that is scrubbed.
VINYL FLICK
The track will sound as though you are touching the turntable.
Turning the [TRACK FX] knob slowly will change the playback speed; turning the knob quickly
will produce a spin-like eect.
* Eects that use pitch detection (GUITAR TO BASS, TRANSPOSE, ROBOT) will not work correctly with chords. Also, these eects will not work
correctly if applied as a track FX to multiple tracks, since multiple sounds will be mixed.