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Boss Audio Systems RC-300 User's Manual

1. 20 Adjusting the Phrase Memory Volume Memory Level 20 Setting the Output Jacks for the Sounds Being Input Input Output Select ic ees resto E A SNE 20 Synchronizing the Tempo of Two RC 300 Units MIDI Sync 21 Setting the Overdubbing Method Overdubbing Mode 21 Switching Between Stereo and Mono Recording Mode 21 Specifying a Phrase Memory s Tempo 21 Adjusting the Time Used to Fade Out Fade Out Time 21 Simultaneously Starting Recording When Sounds are Input Auto Recording ssssa ore RARE NEE EE EE ke Ce 22 Playing Only a Single Track Single Track Play 22 Specifying how the Track will Switch Track Change Mode 22 Adjusting the Reverb Depth Reverb Level 22 Assigning the Function of Pedals and External Controllers ET EE 23 Enabling Assignments 1 8 Assign Switch 23 Specifying the Assignment Target Assign Target 23 Specifying the Target Range Target Range 23 Specifying the Controller Assign Source 23 Specifying the Type of Operation Source Mode 24 Connecting to External bedals 24 ADOUE RAYM es uod ess t ERSCKRE T POIL E EESTI P DUREE V E Ed 25 Sounding a RAYT d oues Pase ia dame weTO Wa c PPEU NM RS 25 Rhythm Se LONG S dessus pet Va Rx RE RS Eq EPI MINER E E 25 Selecting the Rhythm Sound Rhythm Pattern 25 Selecting the Beat Time Signature for the Rhythm Kale Bedi RPI
2. 25 Playing a Count In When Recording Recording Count In 26 Playing a Count In for Playback Playback Count In 26 Stopping the Rhythm When the First Recording Ends dg ln BEE 26 Adjusting the Volume of the Rhythm Sound Rhythm Hol EE 26 Setting the Output Jacks for the Rhythm Sound Rhythm Output Select erba 3 e ENEE Age 26 Using LOOP EE 28 Turning LOOP EX OD DIT x ecess vaek een EX ead add Re dU ERE 3 4 037 28 LOOP FX SettiNgS S oocrossoIPRSTUPIDLATET eset Up PPSU PRSE PUES 28 Specifying What LOOP FX Will Apply To LOOP FX Target 28 Selecting the LOOP FX Category and Type LOOP FX Category LOOP FX Type te ses Se AE ee ERA CEN 29 Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled USING THE UNIT SAFELY p 44 and IMPORTANT NOTES p 45 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 provided by your new unit Owner s Manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Contents System Settings Settings for the Entire RC 300 32 Adjusting the Expression Pedal ccc cceecccccseeeees 40 Adjusting the Display s Brightness LCD Contrast 32 Specifying the Operation of the LOOP FX Pedal 32 Troubleshooting EE 41 Limiting the Phrase Memories That can be Switched Err
3. Some parameters cannot be controlled during performance By pressing the pedal several times in succession the phrase memory tempo can be set so DESS it matches the timing you ve used when pressing the pedal EFFECT CONTROL Applies an effect suitable for the selected LOOP FX type m MEMORY INC S Switches the phrase memory MEMORY DEC S 9 LOOP FX ON OFF Switches the LOOP FX on off bi FXTYPE INC Switches the LOOP FX type FXTYPE DEC z UNDO REDO Allows you to undo redo the last recording or overdubbing of a track p 12 gt S TR1 3 UNDO REDO Allows you to undo redo a specific track p 12 TR1 3 PLAY STOP Allows you to play stop a specific track ALL PLAY STOP Allows you to simultaneously play stop all tracks TRACK1 3 CLEAR Clears the track p 12 SG INPUT MASTER LEV Adjusts the input level from the INPUT AUX INST MIC jacks x INPUT MIC SWITCH Switches the INPUT MIC jack input on off CC 1 31 CC 64 95 Transmits the control change message specified here from the MIDI OUT connector C un 3 D e e e SS SSM geg kEeH Specifying the Target Range Target Range f 0 Here you can specify the range in which the parameter can be controlled The value will depend on the parameter E that s assigned as the Target Assign Target AssignlTargetMax 100 c Uu UJ Assignl Source Specifying the Controller Assign Source E X P 1 E D A L Here you can specify the controller source that will control the target E
4. You can t change the stereo mono setting of a phrase memory once you ve recorded it STEREO Recording will take place in stereo MONO Recording will take place in mono Memory Tempo Specifying a Phrase Memory s Tempo Xd dOOl 120 0 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 25 Setting the tempo Press the Lal D gt buttons to move the cursor to the digit you want to change then turn the MEMORY VALUE knob to adjust the phrase memory tempo CED Normally the lt ij buttons are used to select parameters but in the tempo screen they are used to move the cursor When the cursor is located at the far right pressing the fe button once again will take you to the next parameter 40 0 250 0 Using the TAP TEMPO button to set the tempo Press the TAP TEMPO button several times in rhythm with the desired tempo The tempo will be set so it matches the timing you ve used when pressing the button Using the STOP pedal to set the tempo You can also set the tempo by pressing the STOP pedal several times in succession usuras rmi Adjusting the Time Used to Fade Out Fade Out Time IQIIN asn sBuljjas waysks Time 50 This specifies the fade out time used when a track s stop mode p 17 is set to FADE OUT 0 100 This is the fade out time At a setting of 100 the fade out
5. 536 W x 231 D x 76 H mm 21 1 8 W x 9 1 8 D x 3 H inches 3 9 kg 8 Ibs 10 oz Owner s Manual AC adaptor USB cap Footswitch FS 5U FS 6 Expression Pedal EV 5 FV 500L FV 500H 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice Symbolen anger att 1 EU l nder m ste den har produkten kasseras separat fran hush llsavfall i enlighet med varje regions best mmelser Produkter med den har symbolen far inte kasseras tillsammans med hushallsavfall Tama merkint ilmaisee ett tuote on EU maissa ker tt v erill n kotitalousj tteist kunkin alueen voimassa olevien m r ysten mukaisesti T ll merkinn ll varustettuja tuotteita ei saa h vitt kotitalousj tteiden mukana Ez a szimb lum azt jelenti hogy az Eur pai Uni ban ezt a term ket a h ztart si hullad kt l elk l n tve az adott r gi ban rv nyes szab lyoz s szerint kell gy jteni Az ezzel a szimb lummal ell tott term keket nem szabad a h ztart si hullad k k z dobni Symbol oznacza e zgodnie z regulacjami w odpowiednim regionie w krajach UE produktu nie nale y wyrzuca z odpadami domowymi Produkt w opatrzonych tym symbolem nie mo na utylizowa razem z odpadami domowymi Tento symbol ud v e v zem ch EU mus b t tento v robek sb r n odd len od dom c ho odpadu jak je ur eno pro ka d reg
6. Track2 One Shot MEME end of the phrase twill 8 coo WEN Recording overdubbing cannot be carried out with respect to tracks that are set to ONE SHOT To create a track intended for one shot playback you first need to carry out recording overdubbing while it is set to LOOP and save it Then you should change its setting to ONE SHOT LOOP Conventional loop playback The phrase will play only once from the beginning to the end of the track and then stop automatically SE If you press the REC DUB PLAY pedal during playback playback will begin again from the beginning of the track Retrigger Playback a D e b Trackl Reverse Playing a Track Backward Reverse 3 o 0 F F This specifies whether the track will play forward in the conventional manner or play backward in time reverse playback lt OFF Playback is normal Playback is reversed zo GP e e e b Track1 Measure Specifying the Number of Measures in a Track Measure B P M 1 2 0 i 0 A U qT 0 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 specified measure length even if you don t operate the pedal when you ve finished recording Original Tempo p 19 Tracks that are set to AUTO will have the same number of measures The number of D measures i
7. destination phrase memory 2 Inthe Play screen select the phrase memory in which the This procedure is not required if the phrase memory number is track you want to copy is recorded acceptable as is 3 Pressthe WRITE button Phrase memory numbers in which data has already been saved are shown in parentheses and cannot be overwritten Write to 13 4 Press the lt B gt buttons until Copy Track appears in the display My M emor y Copy Source Track The maximum recording time is a total of approximately 3 hours C O py T rac K 1 t O for all phrase memories including the track that has not been M emo ry 1 2 I rac k 1 saved If the phrase memory cannot be saved because there is insufficient free memory the display indicates Memory Full In this case delete unneeded phrase memories p 15 and then try the recording operation again Copy Destination Phrase memory Copy Destination Track 3 Press the WRITE button the phrase memory will be 5 Use the lt B gt buttons to move the cursor and turn saved the MEMORY VALUE knob to enter the copy source e If you decide to cancel the save operation press the EXIT track copy destination phrase memory and track button Track numbers in which data has already been saved are shown in You can t overwrite i e save to a phrase memory that already parentheses and cannot be overwritten contains data If the display indicates Not Empty
8. You can select the output jacks to which the USB audio is output MAIN The sound is output from the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks The sound is output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks The sound is not output from the MAIN SC OUTPUT and PHONES jacks MAIN SUB The sound is output from the MAIN and SUB OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack Sys USB Mode Setting the USB Mode USB Mode AUDIO This specifies how the RC 300 will operate when connected to your computer using a USB cable Reference In order to use the RC 300 s USB audio functionality you must first install the USB driver in your computer Refer to Installing the USB driver p 36 The RC 300 will be in USB mass storage mode allowing you to transfer files between the STORAGE RC 300 and your computer AUDIO The RC 300 s USB audio feature is available in this mode 35 wy uy Aua aseiud yrea Buiaes uougiado diseg MAIAIZAOC X3 dOOT Uu lt N et D 3 T b ek fae 5 a Loi JOIN asn xipueddy Connecting to Your Computer via USB If you use an USB cable to connect the RC 300 s USB connector to a USB connector on your computer you ll be able to do the following things You can back up RC 300 tracks WAV files to your computer or load WAV files from your computer to the RC 300 You can play your computer s sounds through the RC 300 or record the RC 300 s sounds into your computer Installing the USB driver In order
9. e You can input audio in stereo e In addition to guitar INST input a MIC input and AUX IN jacks are also provided You can connect a microphone and loop record your voice or record sound from your digital audio player You can easily connect the RC 300 to your computer using a single USB cable Once connected you gain a digital audio connection with your computer and the ability to export import loop phrases WAV files p 36 You can apply an effect that is synchronized with the tempo of tracks while you play it back You can use the EXP expression pedal to control effects p 28 Two RC 300 units can be synchronized after connecting them together using a MIDI cable p 39 Contents Main Features ioo sc exse IP ec se P A PSP EE usiri sindak ES MERE 1 Panel Descriptions enhn hh 4 WOO PanGlc ccs cideneGues du ctdunavanencwuseaeuivesevesecewesene ae 4 Rear Panel Connections e Eh nin ee sequ x QUU PRE E Nx d 6 Turning Ori the POWOL 2222 rirkrrkkrkekttguddd QRACP d RARO 7 Overview of the Rtg Nee ERENNERT ENN Ne Ee Ee e 8 Basic Editing dee UE 9 Basic Operation ee 10 Selecting a Phrase Memory EEN 10 RECORGING EE 10 Re Deele EE 11 EE 11 Loop Ee E 11 Cancelling a Recording Overdubbing Undo Redo Track Clear 12 Example of Actual Loop Recording ccc cence een eeees 12 Recording on a Single Track ccc cece eee eee ence 13 Recording on Multiple Tracks 13 Saving a Phrase Memor 14 Saving
10. select an empty phrase memory in which to save your data Copy Track d You can assign a name to the phrase memory For details refer to Naming Phrase Memories Memory Names p 20 M emo ry 1 I l ac K A 6 Press the WRITE button the track will be copied If you decide to cancel the operation press the EXIT button When copying is finished the Play screen returns to the display 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 37 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 Saving a Phrase Memor Deleting a Phrase Memory Exchanging Phrase Memories o lt 2 e LJ J z You can exchange phrase memories with one another rearranging t n Itla ize S the phrase memories 1 Sleek h h This operation erases a phrase memory and initializes its settings e Select an exchange source phrase memory 3 P y This device contains demo data Phrase Memory 90 99 e Once you delete these
11. 21 m e Play Mode at LOOP Loop Sync ON gi e Play Mode at LOOP Tempo Sync ON The original tempo is automatically calculated according to the following conditions z Cases other man the agave Phrase Memory Tempo will be set to the same value as the automatically calculated original tempo pi D The original tempo is calculated according to the rhythm s time signature Beat p 25 and the number of 2 measures Measure 2 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 The track s number of measures Measure p 17 has been specified c UJ 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 s For example if 4 4 is specified 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 The track s number of measures Measure p 17 is not specified AUTO FREE In the case of 1 measure Tempo 30 gt In the case of 2 measures Tempo 60 P 2 In the case of 3 measures Tempo 120 In the case of 4 measures Tempo 240 PETER EES Phrase Memory Settings Here you can make settings that apply to the entire phrase memory 1I30SS RC 300 Loop STATION e Lew First press the MEMORY EDIT button For details
12. 25 If you re importing a WAV file that has a time signature other When you import a WAV file with tempo 70 number of measures 2 from z than 4 4 you should first specify the rhythm s time signature your computer 140 will be set as the original tempo in order to keep the Beat p 25 for that phrase memory and then save the phrase tempo within the range of 80 160 memory before importing the file The RC 300 will assume that you ve recorded 1 2 4 8 16 In the case of 2 measures Tempo 70 measures and will calculate the tempo within the range of V7 717 7717 NE 90 160 In the case of 4 measures Tempo 140 1 gt S e xe This means that when you import a WAV file from your In the case of 8 measures Tempo 280 Mq computer the original tempo might be specified as double or T half the true tempo In this case you can change the original tempo to the correct value by specifying the number of measures Measure p 17 In this case you can correct the original tempo to 70 by changing the number of measures Measure p 17 from 4 to 2 Connecting an External MIDI Device or Another RC 300 Unit What is MIDI MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface is a standard specification that allows musical data to be transferred between electronic musical instruments and computers If a MIDI cable is connected between devices equipped with MIDI connectors you ll be able to play multiple device
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14. b TE TRACK RHYTHM MEMORY For details refer to Basic Editing Procedure p 9 Gu Le wm TRANSPOSE MODULATION VOICE GUITAR OTHER The LOOP FX parameters will differ depending on the LOOP FX that is selected Parameter Value Explanation FX Target Specifying What LOOP FX Will Apply To LOOP FX Target MAIN OUT TOTAL Here you can specify the sound to which the LOOP FX will be applied Input sound from the INPUT jacks The sound with the LOOP FX applied will be recorded TRACK1 Track 1 INPUT TRACK2 Track 2 TRACK3 Track 3 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 MAIN OUT TRACKS LOOP FX cannot be applied to the sound output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Rhythm MAIN OUT TR RHY LOOP FX cannot be applied to the sound output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Rhythm Input sound from the INPUT jacks MAIN OUT TOTAL LOOP FX cannot be applied to the sound output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks 28 Using LOOP FX O D lt FX Category Selecting the LOOP FX Category and Type LOOP FX z TRANSPOSE Category LOOP FX Type Here you can select the LOOP FX category and type a F X Ty D e Press the 1 button to access the type screen and then select the LOOP FX type from within the selected S T H A d S D 0 S E category You can t select types across categories y e S Using pedals to select a LOOP FX Pedal Function mode z e0e0606000000000000000000
15. p 10 TRACK EDIT buttons Used to make settings for each track p 17 RHYTHM RHYTHM LEVEL knob This adjusts the volume level of the rhythm sound RHYTHM ON OFF button This button turns the rhythm sound on off p 25 TAP TEMPO button Press this button at the desired timing to set the tempo of the rhythm phrase memory tempo p 21 RHYTHM EDIT button Press this button to make rhythm settings Panel Descriptions MEMORY o c D lt D z This indicates the current phrase memory number or various other information The following information is shown in the Play screen which is the RC 300 s main screen Phrase memory number Phrase memory name UJ o A O Displa SS INIT MEMORY E EN HB es 2 1 2 3 Oo TRAC Level meters for each track e y lt MEMORY EDIT button Press this button to make phrase memory settings p 20 El SYSTEM button Press this button to edit the system settings p 32 lt P gt buttons Use these buttons to select the parameter shown in the display p 9 In the Play screen use this knob to select the desired phrase memory p 10 i ener In edit screens use this knob to edit the value p 9 4 DI WRITE button Press this to save the phrase memory p 14 EXIT button Press this button to exit an edit screen and return to the Play screen You can also press this button to cancel an 0 9 operation INPUT LEVEL F AUX knob 9 o INST knob A
16. refer to Basic Editing Procedure p 9 on E et E o x TRANSPOSE MODULATION VOICE GUITAR OTHER LOOP FX e Parameter Explanation Memory Name Naming Phrase Memories Memory Names INIT MEMORY You can give names to phrase memories memory names using up to 16 characters To access the memory name screen press the MEMORY EDIT button and then press the lt Q button Normally the P gt buttons are used to select parameters but in the memory name screen they are used to move the cursor When the cursor is located at the far right pressing the B gt button once again will take you to the next parameter Use the Lal 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 RHYTHM EDIT Alternately switches the letter at the cursor position between uppercase and lowercase INS RHYTHM ON OFF Inserts a blank space at the cursor position DEL RHYTHM TAP TEMPO E the character at the cursor position and shifts all characters after it to the Memory Leve Adjusting the Phrase Memory Volume Memory Level You can adjust the phrase memory volume This is convenient when you want to adjust the output volume for both the MAIN OUTPUT and SUB OUTPUT jacks simultaneously Normally this is set to the center with a level of 100 0 200 Volume of the phrase memory IA OTA S
17. they i V 2 Press the WRITE button Once you delete these the i cannot be recovered Please EL back them up as described in Backing up to your computer 9 D BOSS RC 300 LOOP STATION o p 37 S RHYTHM S o os 5 1 Select the phrase memory that you want to delete 2 Press the WRITE button BOSS RC 300 Loop STATION J E RHYTHM 3 Press the 4 buttons until Exchange appears in HEHEE the display TT 4a oa r Exchange Destination Phrase Memory Number system DI A EXC h ange 3 Press the Cat buttons until Initialize appears inthe uM M display mM Phrase Memory Number to be Deleted Exchange Destination Phrase Memory Name Er e e e D Initialize 13 S 4 Turn the MEMORY VALUE knob to select the exchange M M S destination phrase memory y 8 5 Press the WRITE button the phrase memories will be d a exchanged If you decide to cancel the operation press the EXIT button 4 Press the WRITE button the phrase memory will be E deleted If you decide to cancel the operation press the EXIT button O 0 TI x lt D E A E Le L UJ J gt o o D 2 g x 15 Settings for Each Track Overview of the Playback Settings The RC 300 lets you specify the playback method independently for each track Loop Playback Settings Play Mode For each track you can specify either loop playback or one shot Le not looped If one shot playback is
18. 80 Reference Refer to the track setting Tempo Sync p 18 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 specified measure length even if you don t operate the pedal when you ve finished recording Reference Refer to the track setting Measure p 17 Playing Only a Single Track Single Track Play Normally the RC 300 plays back its three tracks simultaneously However if you turn on the phrase memory s Single Track Play setting only one track will play If Single Track Play is on the track that s currently playing will stop when you start playback of another track Refer to the phrase memory setting Single Tr Play p 22 Settings for Each Track Settings for Each Track D Here you can specify the playback method and other settings individually for each track lt a K d S First press the EDIT button of the track that you want to edit For details refer to Basic Editing Procedure p 9 w Parameter Explanation 8 ID e e e 9 IET SESAEVADISSpecifying How the Track Will Play Play Mode 3 L 0 0 H This specifies whether the track playback will be looped or one shot i e not looped If one shot playback is stop when it reaches the
19. Doing so can damage the cord producing severed elements and short circuits Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards This unit either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should immediately stop using the unit and consult an audiologist 44 9 OQ YS i E US 9 9 unplugged from the outlet N WARNING Do not place containers containing liquid on this product Never allow foreign objects e g flammable objects coins wires or liquids e g water or juice to enter this product Doing so Sei may cause short circuits faulty operation or a other malfunctions Immediately turn the power off remove the AC adaptor from the outlet and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when The AC adaptor or the power supply cord has been damaged or e If smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or The unit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet or e The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance In h
20. M93IAJ9AQ w y e el ie kel MD y el e 2 IGIW asn sbunjes Vase Xd dOO1 uu uy Mowe eselud DEL Punes xipueddy Saving a Phrase Memory Saving a Phrase Memory Write Copying a Track from Another Phrase Memory Track Copy You can then take a specific track from that phrase memory and copy it to the current phrase memory If you select a different phrase memory or turn off the power after recording or overdubbing the data you recorded will be lost If you want to keep the data you must save it 1 While pl ki ress the WRITE button e piaypacr isstopped press tuer l This is a convenient method to use when you need a pattern with BOSS RC 300 LOOP STATION ro the same backing as it allows you to prepare tracks simply and easily without having to start recording from scratch again E IS Se 1 To prevent loss of the content of the current work press XM xia the WRITE button twice to save the current phrase memory BOSS RC 300 Loop STATION E J The Write screen appears INPUT LEVEL Pceax INST MIC D E ST Save Destination Phrase Memory Number Write to 12 INIT MEMORY Since you need to confirm the sound of the current source track Save Destination Phrase Memory Name you must select the copy source phrase memory once in Track Copy Save the phrase memory so the content of the current operation is not lost 2 Turn the MEMORY VALUE knob to select the save
21. Omni Mode OFF Messages will be received only on the channel specified by the MIDI Receive Channel setting ON Messages are received via all MIDI channels regardless of the MIDI Receive Channel settings Sys MIDI Tx Ch MIDI Transmit Channel 6 This procedure sets the MIDI channel used for transmitting MIDI messages The MIDI transmit channel will be the same as the MIDI receive channel Sys MIDI Sync Synchronizing the Tempo of Two RC 300 Units MIDI WANG sync Two RC 300 units can be synchronized after connecting them together using a MIDI cable For details refer to Connecting Two RC 300 Units p 39 The MIDI Sync setting allows two RC 300 units to play back in synchronization at the same tempo MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector zs j H ed TB f E E L ar de RC 300 Master unit RC 300 Slave unit Reference For more detailed information about MIDI and synchronization refer to MIDI settings p 38 MEMORY The RC 300 will use the MIDI sync setting p 21 that s specified by the phrase memory INTERNAL This RC 300 unit will operate at its own specified phrase memory tempo Choose the INTERNAL setting if you re using the RC 300 by itself or if this is the master RC 300 unit MIDI This RC 300 unit will synchronize to MIDI data received from the master RC 300 unit Choose the MIDI setting for the slave RC 300 unit SEANA MIDI Program Change Out ON FF MIDI program c
22. following actions until you have disconnected the USB drive Doing so might make your 3 You can copy WAV files from your computer to the computer freeze or might result in the loss of all of the RC 300 s lt 001_1 001_2 001_3 099_1 099_2 099_ 3 folders data within the ROLAND WAVE folder in the BOSS_RC 300 drive In e Disconnect the USB cable the folder name OXX_Y the XX is the phrase memory number and Allow your computer to enter suspend standby or S the Y is the track number hibernate mode restart it or shut it down z 2 NOTE Turn off the RC 300 s power 3 Do not delete the folders inside the BOSS_RC 300 drive unless Unfortunately it may be impossible to restore the contents of you are performing a recovery operation data that was stored in the unit s memory once it has been lost Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of You can use the following characters in file names deis A Z uppercase letters 0 9 numerals _ underscore Q Do not place more than one WAV file in any folder If a folder gt already contains a WAV file do not overwrite it Write your WAV files into empty folders el S 5 z About the original tempo of WAV files imported from a computer e The original tempo p 19 and the number of measures in the track Measure p 17 of an imported WAV file are specified by calculation based on the selected rhythm s time signature Beat p
23. icon CTA and then click Eject RC 300 On the desktop open the BOSS_RC 300 icon Windows Vista Windows XP users S In the lower right of your screen click the f icon 8 in XP a e and then click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device m Backing up to your computer 3 Ch S gt Copy the entire ROLAND folder from the BOSS_RC 300 drive to Drag the BOSS_RC 300 icon to the trash Eject icon your computer 8 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer e P y Recovering backed up data from your After the RHYTHM ON OFF button has blinked for a few moments the unit will return to its normal status computer to the RC 300 Never turn off the power while the RHYTHM ON OFF button is blinking Performing this operation will erase all phrase memories that are currently saved in the RC 300 Be sure to make a backup before you proceed NOTE E In the BOSS RC 300 drive delete the ROLAND folder and then Never use your computer to format the BOSS RC 300 drive a copy the backed up ROLAND folder from your computer to the Doing so will cause the RC 300 to stop operating correctly BOSS RC 300 drive If this occurs you can return the RC 300 to normal operating condition by executing the Factory Reset operation p 40 but PL A DRE this will irrecoverably erase all phrase memories including 5 Writing individual WAV files from your ee 3 J D computer to the RC 300 s phrase memory Never perform the
24. or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Repairs and Data 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 37 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 Copyright Recording duplication distribution sale lease performance or broadcast of copyrighted material musical works visual works broadcasts live performances etc belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third party copyrights arising through your use of this product The copyright of content in this product the sound waveform data style data accompaniment patterns phrase data audio loops and image data is reserved by Roland Corporation Purchasers of this product are pe
25. p 18 Could there be a short in the MIDI cable Try replacing the MIDI cable Is the external MIDI device properly connected Check the connections to the external MIDI device MIDI messages not being transmitted received Are the MIDI channels matched to those of the DEE RTE E Confirm that both devices are set to the same MIDI channels p 34 If transmitting from the RC 300 have you made Check the Program Change Message Transmit ON OFF p 34 and Control Change Message the necessary settings for transmission Transmit settings p 23 The RC 300 will not receive MIDI clock or MIDI start stop data from an external device The RC 300 cannot synchronize as the slave If you want to synchronize the RC 300 with an external device the RC 300 must be assigned as the master Can t synchronize via MIDI Is the RC 300 set as the master unit If you want to use start stop for synchronization you must specify ALL PLAY STOP or TR1 3 PLAY STOP as the assignment target for the assignment source SYNC START STOP on the slave unit Are the assignment source SYNC START STOP p 23 and assignment target set correctly Can t synchronize two RC 300 units via MIDI Could you have changed the phrase memory tempo of the master unit during synchronized Do not change the phrase memory tempo of the master unit during synchronized performance performance Problems with USB Is the USB cable properly connected Ch
26. phrase is not shorter than 1 5 seconds UnSupportFormat This WAV file is unplayable Check the format of the WAV file 42 Specifications BOSS RC 300 Loop Station Nominal Input Level Input Impedance Nominal Output Level Output Impedance Recommended Load Impedance INPUT MIC 50 dBu variable INPUT INST 10 dBu variable INPUT AUX 20 dBu variable INPUT MIC 4 k ohms INPUT INST 1 M ohm INPUT AUX 47 k ohms MAIN OUTPUT 10 dBu SUB OUTPUT 10 dBu 2 k ohms 10 k ohms or greater Recording Playback Effect Types USB Interface Pedals Maximum Recording Time Approximately 3 hours stereo Maximum Phrase Memory 99 Number of tracks 3 Data Format WAV 44 1 kHz 16 bit linear stereo Transpose Flanger Phaser Pan Tremolo Slicer Bend Chorus Robot Female Male Gt gt Bass Filter Delay Lo Fi Distortion Rhythm Types 83 Hi Speed USB USB Mass Storage Class Hi Speed USB USB AUDIO TRACK 1 3 REC DUB PLAY pedals TRACK 1 3 STOP pedals ALL START STOP pedal LOOP FX pedal EXP 1 pedal For EU Countries PR This symbol indicates that in EU countries this product must be collected separately from household waste as defined in each region Products bearing this symbol must not be discarded together with household waste Dieses Symbol bedeutet dass dieses Produkt in EU Landern getrennt vom Hausm ll gesammelt werden muss gem den regionalen Bestimmungen Mit di
27. power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit Never handle the AC adaptor body or its output plugs with wet hands when plugging W into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit Before moving the unit disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices Before cleaning the unit turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet p 7 Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below always keep them out of the reach of small children Seo Gi Oil Removable Parts USB cap p 6 Always turn the phantom power off 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 N specifications 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 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply e Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being use
28. tempo you specify Q D 3 RHYTHM a 1 Press the RHYTHM ON OFF button to turn the rhythm sound on off LEVEL E S D Use the RHYTHM LEVEL knob to adjust the volume of the rhythm D a J The TAP TEMPO button will blink in time with the rhythm red on the first beat green on subsequent beats lt e When you save a phrase memory p 14 the rhythm setting selected at that time will also be saved ON OFF TEMPO m y S TUTO a Setting the tempo e0e0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 The RC 300 s tempo settings include a phrase memory tempo p 21 that s shared by tracks 1 2 and 3 and an original tempo p 19 for each track The rhythm will sound at the phrase memory tempo a 1 Press the TAP TEMPO button The phrase memory tempo is displayed Memory Tempo S 120 0 J 3 o lt Set the tempo as described in Specifying a Phrase Memory s Tempo p 21 You can also set the tempo by pressing the STOP pedal or the TAP TEMPO button several times Rhythm Settings Here s how to make rhythm settings BOSS RC 300 Loop STATION o WCS MEMORY v SE Gard SE I First press the RHYTHM EDIT button FEEF KR ne S For details refer to Basic Editing Procedure p 9 re yey PY D 3 Parameter Explanation g Rhythm Pattern Selecting the Rhythm Sound Rhythm Pattern S 1m p B Cd t 1 You can select the rhythm pattern from a choice of roc
29. the RHYTHM LEVEL knob and TRACK 1 3 sliders Value when the phrase memory is loaded Value when a knob or slider is operated IMMEDIATE Value specified by the phrase memory Value will change immediately Value will start changing when the knob or MEMORY SETTING Value specified by the phrase memory slider is moved to a position matching the value in the phrase memory KNOB POSITION Value of the knob or slider position Value will change immediately ay E D D i System Settings Settings for the Entire RC 300 Parameter Explanation O e e e e e e e lt Sys Auto Rec Adjusting the Auto Recording Sensitivity Trigger Level 1 z qT P1 g g er 5 0 This sets the input level at which recording is started the trigger level when Auto Recording p 22 is used Input levels at or above the value set here will cause recording to start UJ e e e e E ae IET Changing the Switching Order of Recording gt A RECOO0VERDUB E SES Overdubbing Playback REC Pedal Action When you press the REC DUB PLAY pedal the RC 300 will switch its operation in the order of recording gt overdubbing playback p 10 However you can change this so that the order is recording playback gt overdubbing Operation will switch in the order of Recording Overdubbing Playback S Operation will switch in the order of Recording gt Playback gt Overdubbing e Input Out Using the Same Output Jacks for All Phrase Memorie
30. 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 different loop sync settings 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 Track 1 Loop Sync ON Track 2 Loop Sync ON Track 3 Loop Sync OFF OFF Playback will loop at the length of the phrase ON Playback will loop in synchronization with the start of the longest phrase of the tracks for which Loop Sync is turned on ILI SERENA Synchronizing the Tempo Tempo Sync ON 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 2 and 3 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 off for tracks for which you don t want the tempo to change such as those with special effects you ll be able to obtain playback that is always at the original tempo track 3 in the illustration below Tracks for which Tempo Sync is on will play at the phrase memory tempo Phrase Memory Tempo 120 Track1 Tempo Sync ON b Playback Tempo 120 Original Tempo 140 r Track2 Tempo Sync ON Origina
31. the sound to produce long sustain J gt o o D 2 a 29 Using LOOP FX TRANSPOSE setting 000000000000000000000000 CRW Parameter Specify the amount of transposi tion in semitone units that will occur when the effect is on With a setting of 12 the pitch will be one octave higher when the effect is on FX Transpose e 0 100 Adjusts the speed of the effect A MEAS i p 50 Adjusts the richness of the effect 0 100 Adjusts the band to which effect 75 is applied 0 100 Adjusts the intensity of the effect Parameter FX Depth FX Manual FX Resonance 80 FLANGER only Specifies the operating speed of the gate PHASER only Adjusts the rate of the stepwise change in the phaser effect FX Gate Rate OFF 1 100 099 MEAS FX Step Rate OFF 1 100 0991 wens A WWW CRW e K e0 060000000000000000000000 e 2I w w e ED _ Co N e Value Explanation e y y zi fb ct D Adjusts the curve for pan 0 100 position changes Higher values produce steeper change em O1 je 0 100 Adjusts the rate of change in the 4 MEAS pan position FX Rate FX Depth Adjusts the intensity of the 05109 change in the pan position TREMOLO settings e0e000000000000000000000009 e e E y y 3 fb ct D Value Explanation Adjusts the curve for changes in 0 100 the volume level A higher value ma
32. the type of effect NATURAL OD Produces the natural sounding distortion of a slightly overdriven amp NATURAL OD This is a unique overdrive that faithfully reproduces the nuances of picking The sound of the BOSS OD 1 It produces sweet mild distortion BLUES OD O SW WARM OD A warm overdrive This is a sharp distortion with rich DISTORTION e sustain This is the sound of a large MODERN DS e high gain amp This is the sound of a vintage ace stack type amp This distortion sound is ideal for SP performing heavy riffs This is a distortion that emphasizes EES the midrange This is a distortion that is Bebe distinctively rough and heavy FX Drive Adjusts the intensity of the Got distortion O1 el Decreasing this value will produce a sound with the low end cut and increasing this value will boost the low end in the sound FX Bottom 50 50 FX Tone 50 50 Adjusts the tone LI FX Level Adjusts the volume level for oe DISTORTION O1 je 31 eJ Punes uonejdedo diseg M9IAJ9AQ Asowal aseiud uu uy o le De Kei IAIN asn sBuljjas waysks xipueddy System Settings Settings for the Entire RC 300 Settings that are shared by the entire RC 300 such as those for the contrast of display and the auto off function are called system settings First press the SYSTEM button For details refer to Basic Edit
33. time will be 20 seconds xipueddy 21 Phrase Memory Settings Parameter Explanation H er ET Age Simultaneously Starting Recording When Sounds are OFF Input Auto Recording Auto recording starts recording the moment you begin playing your guitar or play back your audio player Recording will begin the instant you press the REC DUB PLAY pedal When you press the REC DUB PLAY pedal the REC indicator will blink rapidly and the ON RC 300 will enter recording standby mode When you begin playing the REC indicator will light and recording will start Jur ec e Playing Only a Single Track Single Track Play H d y 0 F F Normally the RC 300 plays back its three tracks simultaneously However if you turn on the phrase memory s Single Track Play setting only one track will play If Single Track Play is on the track that s currently playing will stop when you start playback of another track If Track Change p 22 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 22 to OFF OFF Play back all tracks ON Play back only a single track Memory Track Specifying how the Track will Switch Track Change Change IMMEDIATE Mode You can specify how the tracks will be switched when using Single Track Play IMMEDIATE The change will occur immediately LOOP EN
34. to use the RC 300 s USB audio functionality you must first install the USB driver in your computer USB mass storage will work even if you don t install the USB driver 1 Install the USB driver in your computer Download the dedicated RC 300 driver from the Roland website Roland website http www roland com Refer to the Roland website for details on the operating requirements The program and procedure for installing the driver will differ depending on your system Carefully read the Readme htm file included with the downloaded file Setting the USB Mode USB Mode This specifies how the RC 300 will operate when connected to your computer using a USB cable For details refer to Setting the USB Mode USB Mode p 35 Connecting the RC 300 to a Computer 1 Use an USB cable to connect the RC 300 s USB connector to your computer s USB connector a connector that supports USB 2 0 Hi Speed om DIBOSS RC 300 mum USB Function Settings You can make various settings for the USB functionality such as the volume of USB audio For details refer to USB Related Settings p 35 USB audio flow ena PHONES Sei L MONO OO O AT 6 E L MONO USB IN Out Select The MASTER LEVEL knob does not affect USB audio Using USB to Exchange Files with Your Computer USB Mass Storage You can connect the RC 300 to your computer via an USB cable and back up RC 300 tracks WAV files to
35. within approximately 1 5 seconds after you start recording recording will continue until the track is at least approximately 1 5 seconds long The maximum recording time is approximately 3 hours total for all phrase memories When the maximum recording time is exceeded the display will show Memory Full to indicate that internal memory is full and recording or overdubbing may end before you intended If this occurs delete unneeded phrase memories p 15 and then try the operation again 10 Basic Operation ee Pos en REC PLAY Overdubbing Loop Playback Play back track as loops Layer your performances while the track plays as a loop Pressing the REC DUB PLAY pedal switches the unit to overdubbing Pressing the REC DUB PLAY pedal switches the unit to playback e You can Undo and Redo p 12 T Wane BI Seet REC PLAY c Press the STOP pedal Regardless of the timing pressing the STOP pedal will stop the track i Available tracks for recording overdubbing e0e06 06000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Recording overdubbing 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 REC DUB PLAY pedal will switch track 1 to playback and recording will occur on track 2 Track 1 peda
36. 000000000000000000000000000000009 Hold down the LOOP FX pedal for two seconds or longer to put the RC 300 in Pedal Function mode now you can use the TRACK 3 pedals to select the LOOP FX type m y 5 A Select a LOOP FX E Press once again to return to normal mode S E lt Transposes the sound when you turn the effect on i m o le Du Kei FLANGER Produces a metallic resonance reminiscent of a jet airplane taking off and um lue mem Gives the sound a swishing quality by adding a phase shifted sound Da E the stereo position pan TREMOLO Cyclically modulates the volume MODULATION aen Repeated cuts the sound transforming a conventional sound to create aen e the impression of a rhythmic backing mm me Io pitch up pitch down effects that can t be created using a guitar s tremolo arm lows Me a slightly modulated sound to the direct sound creating beautiful lows Gees and depth Uu lt L ROBOT Adds robot like qualities to the voice S N VOICE FEMALE Makes the voice more feminine 2 MALE Makes the voice more masculine m GUITAR GT gt BASS Transforms a guitar sound into a bass sound FILTER A filter with an extremely steep slope a steep cutoff Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound giving the sound greater a DELAY ies depth or creating special effects OTHER LO FI This effect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive GE Dass DISTORTION Distorts
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38. 4 MIDIPC OWE EE 34 MIDI Program Change Out 34 MIDI Receive Channel 34 MIDI RX Che TEE 34 MIDI SYNE erte 21 34 MIDI Transmit Channel 34 ENEE 34 WOE EE 30 31 MODULATION ERR reru 29 N NaMe saseckisdg4 RR ERRARE ER 20 NOLEMPOM EE 42 O Original Tempo 19 37 ET TEE 29 OUNSUE cise eet 19 26 Output Select ib excx xx pr S Ea 19 Overdubbirng tere ces 11 Overdubbing Mode 21 Overdub Mode seis VON KEEN 21 Pedal Function mode PHANTOM switch Phrase memory Phrase Memory Extent Playback COUN IN dua ada POWER switch REC DUB PLAY pedal Recording Count In Recording Level Recording Mode RHYTHM EDIT button RHYTHM LEVEL knob RHYTHM ON OFF button Rhythm Output Select Rhythm Pattern Single Track Play esce x Ru P E TET SUB OUTPUT jacks SUB OUTPUT Level Synchronization SYSTEM button T TAP TEMPO button 21 25 de CIBE c2 servio Part vare d RR 23 28 Target MaX ous rez eieehtexr ues 23 ge C Pr 23 Target Range eege ERNSTER 23 TEMPO EE 18 19 21 25 Tempo SVNC eee ovx rov REY Rs 18 Tempo Too Fast eon 42 Tempo Too Slow oi cas 42 Time Signature 25 TONE sxc dx ec ape ace RO ac aC ed 31 TOO BUSY s aad anb Oo tece 42 WACK EE 8 11 13 16 TRACK 1 3 sliders 17 Track CHANGES cx dee ken 22 Track Change Mode 22 Track EE 12 Track EE 14 TRACK EDIT button 1
39. 7 TRACK TEEN 33 Track Output EE 33 TRANSPOSE EE 29 30 ENEE Keen 29 30 Trigger Level ue SKS s 33 Troubleshooting 41 UE 29 U UT ee Ee 12 6 P ded 12 H EE 12 WOO DE 12 UnSupportFormat E 42 Wee Eege 35 36 USB SHOIO EE 35 36 USB drivel ED 36 USB IN Level 35 USB IN Out Select 35 USB Mass Storage 36 USB Mode EE 35 USB OUT Level caede brter es 35 USB Output Select 35 V VOICE v oussakk s Ane xnTP REUS AAT 29 W WaVe APTE 30 Wave Shape sssse 30 WAV IIS EE 36 WIMB ossi exxeRuex au EC here 14 WRITE button 14 WING tO ENEE 14 For China AH AJ du tp Br a I A ARRERA AS Fi p rp PTS TEA E RU ee Ak VER F 2007 3 H 1 Aa AS ol pr alla Dier S ACEL D br asi Hj T de rp Es El PILAE IS HY f B m RN a A BD ERI SEC TE A NIGHT OU Zee E BL do FEE TUA ERRA Pp PU BE Eu OI Ren RMA Wun REI AS RESET s TR Pa AF BIER DUCEGEER Pn i BEA LEID EEH A REP A AC ARE YE SESUS EA rte B f ES e FPS EE EE EE UAR E HU A LLLLI DUE At CEOD smsen es res Ie GED O O o eae ae x 0 oe Le MHE CEIR ACYL A ABE D O RANK BEA EW AEA ET Ay ee dr SJ T11363 2006 PRERE BR E BELA TF X RANGA BEA WB CEA EE 7315 OE eH SJ T11363 2006 PRERE DUR E BE SK DIE AT ER EK EBC A WEE RAE For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information S
40. 8 Hi Hat 1 2 Simple Beat 1 6 Groove Beat 1 3 Bossa Feel Samba Feel 1 2 11 8 909 Beat 909 Clap Hi Hat 1 2 Kick amp Hi Hat 1 2 Rim amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas Samba Feel 1 2 t ssa Feel Kick amp Hi Hat 1 2 Rim amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas About Rhythm Simple Beat 1 6 Groove Beat 1 3 Bossa Feel Samba Feel 1 2 13 8 Simple Beat 1 6 Kick amp Hi Hat 1 2 omg Rim amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas 27 Dunes uol e1ado diseg M9IAJ9AQ OI 9 2 DI Lo D D 3 o Es lt IGIW gen sbuuae waysks X3 dOO1 xipueddy Using LOOP FX You can apply an effect to the sound of each track This effect is called a LOOP FX Le The effect will be applied in synchronization with the phrase memory tempo Turning LOOP FX On Off 1 Press the LOOP FX pedal to turn LOOP FX on off ed b TEE RC 300 LOOP STATION o JL RHYTHM memon E Controlling LOOP FX You can control the LOOP FX by the depth to which you depress the EXP 1 pedal An effect that is most appropriate for the selected LOOP FX type will be applied by the EXP 1 pedal Reference You can also assign the EXP 1 pedal to control something other than LOOP FX For details refer to Assigning the Function of Pedals and External Controllers Assign p 23 LOOP FX Settings First press the LOOP FX button BOSS RC 300 LOOP STATION E J
41. ATION Qai MEMORY i x LEVEL f MIC y SE KEE AA A A A LOOP O KSC FX W D H H H ES E TAP MEMORY MEMORY VALUE gt ON OFF TEMPO EDIT l E WP WRITE 5 Cree Gea oA S srarus 9 status status NS DEL 2 e e EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT SYSTEM x TRANSPOSE MODULATION VOICE GUITAR OTHER LOOP FX Basic Operation To perform recording overdubbing and playback press the REC DUB PLAY pedal as shown in the diagram Selecting a Phrase Memory Use the MEMORY VALUE knob to select a phrase MEMORY VALUE memory 1 99 Phrase memory number Phrase memory name H Recording CM CIA REC PLAY Record your guitar or bass performance or the sound from an audio player connected to the AUX IN jack Pressing the REC DUB PLAY pedal switches the unit to overdubbing Auto recording p 22 lets you start recording the moment you begin performing You can also record along with rhythm sounds p 25 e Pressing the REC DUB PLAY pedal will normally switch the RC 300 s state in the order of recording gt overdubbing gt playback However if desired you can change this order to recording gt playback gt overdubbing p 33 If all tracks are empty this indicates EMPTY The STATUS indicators show whether each track contains data Indicator Explanation TRACK Ay Empty track Press the REC
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43. Caution when connecting S N To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before L making any connections El 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 MIC jacks may be low If this happens use connection cables that do not contain resistors c Caution when using a microphone to Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers This can be remedied by e Changing the orientation of the microphone s e Relocating microphone s at a greater distance from speakers e Lowering volume levels If the amp and microphone are close together the sound played back from the amp may be picked up by the microphone If you record or overdub z in such a state the amp playback picked up by the microphone will also be recorded You should separate the amp and microphone so that the playback from the amp is not picked up by the microphone Always turn the phantom power off 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 che
44. D The change will occur after playback has reached the end of the loop Memory Reverb Adjusting the Reverb Depth Reverb Level L eve 0 This adjusts the depth of the reverb The reverb is applied to sounds for which the MAIN OUTPUT jacks have been assigned as the output destination 0 100 Reverb depth 22 Phrase Memory Settings Assigning the Function of Pedals and External Controllers Assign o S For each phrase memory you can assign the function of the RC 300 s pedals and any connected external pedals EXP S pedals foot switches p 24 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 different assignments assignment numbers 1 8 which specify the parameter controlled by each controller d A Oo Parameter Explanation I DI E 4A e e e e o Assignl Switch Enabling Assignments 1 8 Assign Switch i 0 N Here you can specify whether assignments will be used The assignment will not be used PA lt The assignment will be used El Assignl Target Specifying the Assignment Target Assign Target E F F E C T C 0 N T RO L Here you can choose the Assignment Target In addition to the following assignment targets you can also specify a track rhythm or a LOOP FX parameter as the assignment target For details on the parameters refer to the E explanation of each parameter in this manual g
45. DUB PLAY pedal to start recording Unlit Data exists Press the REC DUB PLAY pedal to start playback Lit e When shipped from the factory phrase memories 90 99 contain demo data Recording versus Overdubbing In this manual we refer to the act of recording to an empty track for the first time as recording Any subsequent recordings that are made which are added on top of the existing recording we refer to as overdubbing Using the pedals to select phrase memories or LOOP FX Pedal Function mode e0e06006 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009909 Hold down the LOOP FX pedal for two seconds or longer to put the RC 300 in Pedal Function mode now you can use the TRACK 1 pedals to select phrase memories and the TRACK 3 pedals to select the LOOP FX ocw POWER use 1 our E censa ona beem ter deeg G En OIBOSS RC 300 LOOP STATION E Hold Tor 2 seconds orlonger ag x Press once again to return to normal mode In Pedal Function mode you can also use the TRACK 3 pedals to select the LOOP FX type p 29 Select a phrase memory f j The current phrase memory number selected by the TRACK 1 pedals will be cancelled If you select a different phrase memory any unsaved content will be lost For details on saving a phrase memory refer to p 14 The minimum recording time for a track is approximately 1 5 seconds If you press the pedal
46. ENEHNHHEENENNA BEHEHEHEHNHNENEHEHNENENENA EET Security slot exer o T x MIDI i Kaes 7 A ZI connectors For connecting MAIN OUTPUT jacks CTL 1 2 EXP 2 jack http www kensington com MIDIdevice p 38 USB connector didi these jacks to your amp or monitor CTL 3 A EXP 3 jack om You can SE pg speakers additional commercially available You can connect EXP pedals EV 5 etc sold separately or foot switches FS 5U FS 6 sold separately here and use them to control a variety of parameters p 24 USB cable to connect the RC 300 to your computer and use the computer to read write RC 300 tracks WAV files You can play sounds from your computer through the RC 300 via USB audio p 36 About USB cap If you want to connect a USB cable detach the USB cap that covers the USB connector Leave the USB cap in place when you re not using the USB connector If your system is monaural use only the OUTPUT L jack Sound that was input in stereo will also be output monaurally RC 300 unit for synchronized playback SUB OUTPUT jacks Connect these jacks to your mixer or other equip ment The sound of a specific track the audio input or sound from a computer connected via USB can be output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks independently of the MAIN OUTPUT jacks p 33 Panel Descriptions Tu
47. L2 CTL 1 MODE MODE m FS 5U_ FS MOMENTARY LATCH POLARITY m p POLARITY FS 5U FS 5L MOMENTARY LATCH f you use a mono cable to connect a single FS 5U the CTL 1 2 jack will be CTL 1 and the CTL 3 4 jack will be CTL 3 Default assignments of functions controlled e0e00 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 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 Assign1 Assign2 Assign3 Assign4 Assign5 Assign6 Assign7 Assign8 EXP1 PEDAL e EFFECT CONTROL CTL1 PEDAL MEMORY INC CTL2 PEDAL ess MEMORY DEC CTL3 PEDAL FX TYPE INC CTL4 PEDAL FX TYPE DEC SYNC START STOP ALL PLAY STOP a EXP2 PEDAL Explanation The effect that s most suitable for the selected LOOP FX type will be applied The pedal will control the volume of the phrase memory The pedals will switch phrase memories The pedals will switch the LOOP FX type All tracks can be simultaneously played stopped upon reception of ALL START STOP messages from the master RC 300 unit p 39 About Rhythm In addition to its three tracks the RC 300 can also play a rhythm You can record while listening to a rhythm at the
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49. NEEN 24 Expression pedal 24 40 External Pedal 24 F Factory Reset E 40 Fade QUE TING coetus cede 21 Pol BE ce PC 30 Feedback EE 31 Eeer 29 30 FILTER uere te EIER 29 31 FLANGER EE 29 30 FOOESUI CIL eiat eae eee ex 24 i RR 31 e TEE 24 Eeer 24 G ate ER 30 GES BASS Age ox kai a eg 29 30 GUITAR TT 29 46 l aile 15 INPUT AUX Jae eege ee eg 6 INPUT INST JacK5S uoa tira 6 INPUT LEVEL knob 6 INPUT MIC jack uiis nae tates nad 6 Input Out eet 20 33 Input Output Select 20 Ir KE 20 K Knob Mode EEN 32 L LCD Contrast ET 32 EAS EE etr uat dts 20 26 31 iac EE 29 31 3105 d E 28 LOOP FX SUMMON iis ex trees 28 LOOP FX Category EE 29 LOOP Eeer 32 LOOP FX pedal 10 23 28 29 32 LOOP FX TatGebaa sudes wes niis 28 LOOP FX TV DC orosiseqswaeaeeskts 29 e teilen KEE 16 Loop SVNC TE 18 M MAIN OUTPUT jacks 6 19 20 26 33 A anne DE NET 29 30 Manual ii saw as PE DREK ES 30 MASTER LEVEL knob deet 4 EE ee DR EE SEKR 17 MEMORY EDIT button 20 Memory EXIehE eorr Ero cans 32 Memory Full vw et ebe ERR 42 Memory Level 20 Memory Names asa aser a Ren 20 MEMORY VALUE knob 9 10 Microphone sssussssnsssen 6 7 PID geg gebeten Seen 23 34 MIDI Connectors a e ER 38 MIDI Device v ge gue v xa ERR 38 KUER e uuo E RESTER 42 MIDI Off LING EE 42 MIDI OD cada aka ERR 34 MIDI Omni Mode ees 3
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51. RC 300 Slave unit Wn Di Reference lt 2 ts Reference For more detailed information about MIDI and synchronization refer to MIDI settings p 38 This RC 300 unit will operate at its own specified phrase memory tempo Choose the EE INTERNAL setting if you re using the RC 300 by itself or if this is the master RC 300 unit This RC 300 unit will synchronize to MIDI data received from the master RC 300 unit Choose the MIDI setting for the slave RC 300 unit Memory Overdub Setting the Overdubbing Method Overdubbing Mode MIDI OI Mode OVERDUB You can set the overdubbing method The new performance is layered onto the prerecorded tracks If overdubbing is repeated OVERDUB 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 REPLACE Overwriting takes places while the previously recorded tracks are played back allowing you to achieve a kind of delay effect similar to that obtained from an effects processor Memory Rec od Switching Between Stereo and Mono Recording Mode TERE UU gt y L Wd D 3 e Ki lt Before you record you must specify whether you re recording in stereo or in mono uux uy e The recordable time is not affected by the stereo mono setting choosing mono will not increase the recordable time
52. Sync p 18 Automatically Adjusting the Phrase Length Loop Quantize If the rhythm is on or if there is an already recorded track whose Tempo Sync is turned on this function will automatically adjust the length of the phrase to match the tempo and the time signature of the rhythm even if the timing at which recording ended was not quite accurate Even if the timing is slightly inaccurate the phrase L Wa v v Recorded phrase length will automatically be adjusted to the precise measure interval Synchronizing the Tempo Tempo Sync Each track saves the tempo at which that track was recorded This is called the original tempo p 19 of the track The phrase memory also has a phrase memory tempo p 21 that is shared by all tracks 1 2 and 3 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 off for tracks for which you don t want the tempo to change such as those with special effects you ll be able to obtain playback that is always at the original tempo Tracks for which Tempo Sync is on will play at the phrase memory tempo Playback Tempo 120 in Tracks for which Tempo Sync is off will play at the original tempo Phrase Memory Tempo 120 Track1 Tempo Sync ON Original Tempo 140 Track2 Tempo Sync ON Me Playback Tempo 120 Original Tempo 100 Track3 Tempo Sync OFF Original Tempo
53. TA OLALAXG ATOEEL LATA 43 gen sbuuae ue1s g X4dOO1 wy yyy Kiowa ese1ud el Buiaes uoljeiado dIseg M9IAJ9AQ IOIW gt o o D 5 c x USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About Z WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices NWARNING N CAUTION Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The AA symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of
54. UBUSS RC 300 Loop station Owner s Manual DC IN POWER USB OUT THRU 11 2 kA MIDI RC 300 SYNC 2 EXP3 EXP S1BOSS RC 300 Loop STATION H LS memory INPUT LEVEL Peax D M Wn Wi Wir III IDDIE Wn TRANSPOSE MODULATION VOICE GUITAR OTHER LOOP FX Pie Pie n oe ES eo UR 3 This device contains demo data Phrase Memory 90 99 Once you delete these they cannot be recovered Please back them up as described in Backing up to your computer p 37 With the factory settings the RC 300 s power will automatically be switched off 10 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit If you want to have the power remain on all the time change the Auto Off setting to OFF as described on Auto Off Settings p 33 The settings you were editing will be lost when the power is turned off If you want to keep your settings you must save your settings before turning the power off Main Features Welcome to the Loop Station The RC 300 is a pedal type recorder that lets you record audio phrases from your guitar or vocal etc and play them back by operating the pedal You can create a wide variety of performances by layering sound while you record and carry out play back in real time You can save a maximum of approximately 3 hours of stereo sound total for all phrase memory and up to 99 phrase memories e Three track recording allows a wide range of performance possibilities
55. XP1 PEDAL The RC 300 s EXP 1 pedal The RC 300 s LOOP FX pedal o LOOP FX PEDAL The LOOP FX pedal switches the LOOP FX on off If you dont want to use the LOOP FX pedal to switch the LOOP FX on off choose ASSIGN as the setting of Specifying the Operation of the LOOP FX Pedal p 32 CTL1 4 PEDAL A foot switch 1 4 connected to the CTL EXP jacks p 24 gt EXP2 3 PEDAL An EXP pedal 2 3 connected to the CTL EXP jacks p 24 g D TRACK1 3 REC DUB The beginning of recording overdubbing triggered by the track 1 3 REC DUB PLAY pedal 2 x TRACK1 3 PLAY The beginning of playback triggered by the track 1 3 REC DUB PLAY pedal SYNC START STOP ALL START STOP messages from the master RC 300 unit p 39 CC 1 31 CC 64 95 Control change messages 1 31 64 95 from an external MIDI device 23 Phrase Memory Settings Parameter Assignl Src Mode Value Explanation MOMENT foot switch operations will affect the value Specifying the Type of Operation Source Mode If a momentary type foot switch such as the separately sold FS 5U is connected as the source you can specify how If the LOOP FX pedal is set to MOMENT it will no longer be possible to enter Pedal Function mode p 10 by holding down the LOOP FX pedal for two seconds or longer MOMENT TOGGLE Connecting to External Pedals Connect your EXP pedals EV 5 etc available separately or foot switches FS 5U FS 6 available separatel
56. a Phrase Memory Write ccc cece eee ween eeees 14 Copying a Track from Another Phrase Memory Track Copy 14 Exchanging Phrase Memories c cece cee eeeeeeeeeenes 15 Deleting a Phrase Memory Initialize 0c eee eee ees 15 Settings for Each Tarek EN NEEN yao YR ES E ERA ARE e KEEN AEN 16 Overview of the Playback Setting 16 Loop Playback Settings Play Mode ss 16 Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback Loop Sync 16 Synchronizing the Tempo Tempo Sync 16 Specifying the Number of Measures in a Track Measure 16 Playing Only a Single Track Single Track Play 16 Settings for Each IVackc ioeerexer ees evtteete pr RR RR 9s 17 Specifying How the Track Will Play Play Mode 17 Playing a Track Backward Reverse susses 17 Specifying the Number of Measures in a Track Measure 17 Specifying How the Track Will Stop Stop Mode 17 Adjusting the playback level of the Tracks Play Level 17 Adjusting the recording level of the Tracks Recording LOVE c 18 Adjusting the Positioning of the Track s Sound Pan 18 Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback Loop Sync 18 Synchronizing the Tempo Tempo Sync 18 Assigning a Track s Output Jacks Output Select 19 Phrase Memory Settings 52 000 er trt E trop Ne 20 Naming Phrase Memories Memory Names
57. are platform of eSOL Co Ltd eCROS is a trademark of eSOL Co Ltd in Japan Copyright 2011 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION 45 IGIW gen sbuuae Wayshs X4dOO1 wy yyy Kioway ese1ug yore Buiaes uoljeiado dIseg M9IAJ9AQ xipueddy Index A AC adaptor EE 6 E 11 ALL START STOP pedal 11 ROSSI EE 23 Assign SOUICe iisesecse as rud 23 Assign Switch ia spa ea e abdo 23 Assign latgdeE essa Eesti be RE EXER 23 Auto TD eegene 33 Auto RBE osx oou nA ERR TREES 22 Auto Recording 22 33 Auto Rec Trigger s rex 33 B Backing Up EE 37 BEE See 25 BEND ciaeenetensiacnerences 29 30 BOUOM EE 31 Buffer FUN ue Aach avers ees 42 C CAPS PE 20 Cate gol V cea d uocari dd 29 CHORUS dance rar RR 29 30 CONG nie NUM PN EM 30 Computer ui coseszabr bua PR Ree 36 Control change c mes 23 Copy Track saei unosi ur Eu teints 14 COUNGCIM cod cat ada brit tied 26 EN re E 24 D Data Damaged av se AN VE Ne 42 Data d E 42 DC IN ACK ER 6 DE eee ee ee ree 20 ee ge 29 31 Deleting dak ss d delt cannes 15 Depth EE 30 31 Die Wilts EE 30 E 5 Kuer AT CEET 29 31 bp 31 X TIT sas exten ee EE ee 31 E IER d DEE 17 Peel erp RR 30 31 San GE 10 Error Message EE 42 Dr ETT 24 Event E sene oec E 42 Exchange cs eeu ad rA Y TIRS E S 15 EXIT DUTON een ege sc 9 EXP 1 pedal oer 23 28 40 EXP pedal
58. at 1 4 Groove Beat 1 3 Swing 1 2 Hi Hat 1 4 Kick amp Hi Hat 1 4 Rim amp Hi Hat Conga amp Hi Hat 1 2 Simple Beat 1 5 Downbeat Snare Rock 1 5 Latin Rock 1 2 Groove Beat 1 5 Shuffle 1 6 1 2 Shuffle 1 2 16th Shuffle 1 2 Shuffle Reggae Pop 1 3 Funk 1 3 4 4 Fusion 1 3 Swing Bossa 1 3 Samba 1 3 Clave 1 2 909 Beat 909 Clap R amp B 1 2 Hi Hat Kick amp Hi Hat 1 2 Conga amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas Beat Pattern Simple Beat 1 7 Groove Beat 1 2 Shuffle Swing 1 2 Bossa Feel Samba Feel 1 2 909 Beat 909 Clap Hi Hat 1 2 Kick amp Hi Hat Bex Pattern mgeai Groove Beat 1 3 Conga amp Maracas Conga amp Maracas Simple Beat 1 7 Groove Beat 1 2 Shuffle Swing 1 2 Bossa Feel Samba Feel 1 2 909 Beat 909 Clap Hi Hat 1 2 Kick amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas Simple Beat 1 10 Bossa Feel Samba Feel 1 2 909 Beat 909 Clap Hi Hat 1 3 Kick amp Hi Hat Rim amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas Simple Beat 1 10 Swing 1 2 Bossa Feel Samba Feel 1 2 909 Beat 909 Clap Hi Hat 1 2 Kick amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas Simple Beat 1 9 Bossa Feel Samba Feel 1 2 909 Beat 909 Clap Kick amp Hi Hat 1 2 Rim amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas 909 Clap Rim amp Hi Hat Conga amp Maracas Simple Beat 1 6 Groove Beat 1 3 Samba Feel 1 2 10 8 i Hat 1 2 Simple Beat 1 6 Groove Beat 1 3 Samba Feel 1 2 9
59. ck the specifications 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 fiz 3 HOT GND This instrument is equipped with balanced XLR type jacks Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below Make connections 5 9 a x after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect COLD Overview of the RC 300 How the RC 300 is organized Track 1 D J D J J J Track 2 j LOOP FX ds weg JANNI System Settings What are tracks p 16 and phrase memories p 20 The RC 300 provides three tracks that are used to record and play back the sound of an instrument or microphone D J J JI II These three tracks combined form what is called a phrase memory Up to 99 phrase memories can be stored What is a rhythm p 25 In addition to the three tracks the RC 300 can also play a rhythm You can record while listening to a rhythm at the tempo you specify What is the LOOP FX p 28 You can apply an effect to the sound of each track This effect is called a LOOP FX What are system settings p 32 Settings that apply to the entire RC 300 such as those for the contrast of the display and the auto off function are called system settings Saving your data p 14 If you select a different phrase memory or turn off the power after recording or editing the settings
60. d Please erased and cannot be recovered Please The system settings will be returned to their factory set back them up as described in Recovering backed up data SYSTEM iate from your computer to the RC 300 37 MEMORY All phrase memories will be erased initialized If the display indicates Data Damaged and the RC 300 no ta eon ce Ee 2 Enos If you execute SYSTEM MEMORY or MEMORY all of the gP l RC 300 s phrase memories will be erased and cannot be recovered 1 Turn off the RC 300 s power 4 if you want to proceed with the factory reset press the 2 While holding down the WRITE and EXIT buttons turn WRITE button on the power The Factory Reset range setting screen appears in the display 5 Once Completed appears in the display you can turn off the power Factory Reset SYSTEM MEMORY Adjusting the Expression Pedal Although the RC 300 s EXP 1 pedal is adjusted for optimal performance when shipped from the factory extended use over time and under certain usage conditions may result in the pedal going out of adjustment If you find the pedal exhibiting problems such as if you re unable to obtain the minimum value or the maximum value you can readjust the pedal using the following procedure 1 Hold down the SYSTEM button and switch on the power 2 When EXP1 Set to MIN is displayed rock the EXP 1 pedal all the way back so that the toe end of the pedal is raised Release yo
61. d by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter such as a refrigerator washing machine microwave oven or air conditioner or that contains a motor Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use This is normal and is not a cause for concern Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunctions and or damage to speakers or other devices Placement e Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of interference This device may interfere with radio and television reception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them o
62. ded S Receiving control change messages SCH The RC 300 can be controlled You can use control change messages from an external MIDI device to control functions that would be Receiving Control l ICh difficul Torres dal Change Messages using Control Change messages ifficult to control using the RC 300 s own pedals from external MIDI devices In Specifying the Controller Assign Source p 23 choose CC 1 31 CC 64 95 and set Specifying the S Assignment Target Assign Target p 23 to specify the parameter that will be controlled E Connecting Two RC 300 Units Two RC 300 units can be synchronized after connecting them together using a MIDI cable a e Use a commercially available MIDI cable to make the following connection ER m W MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector P bro wa Ji E r rp T r y ae m ER CR L c _ rs ER LEE b RC 300 Master unit RC 300 Slave unit 3 o Set the MIDI Sync parameter described in Synchronizing the Tempo of Two RC 300 Units MIDI Sync p 34 to INTERNAL for the master RC 300 unit and to MIDI for the slave RC 300 unit Begin recording on the master RC 300 unit s tracks e When you press the master RC 300 unit s ALL START STOP pedal the slave RC 300 unit will also play stop 2 e Tracks for which Tempo Sync is on will play at the phrase memory tempo p 21 of the master unit S e Tracks for which Loop Sync p 18 is on will loop in synchronization with t
63. dicator will light Switches the unit between If the track is empty recording gt overdubbing gt playback 10 c recording overdubbing playback If the track contains data playback overdubbing p to REC DUB PLAY pedals During playback or overdubbing hold down the REC DUB PLAY pedal for two Undated or more seconds to undo cancel the recording or the most recent overdubbing ndo Redo To carry out a redo once again depress the pedal for two or more seconds the sound that was eliminated will be restored Stop Stops the track currently being recording overdubbing playback p 11 z STOP pedals Tapiempo Press the STOP pedal repeatedly to set the phrase memory tempo to the timing p 21 J at which you pressed it To clear the track hold down the STOP pedal for at least two seconds p 12 gt o ss D 2 a Panel Descriptions Rear Panel Connections DCIN jack Connect the included AC adaptor here Adjusting the input level INPUT LEVEL rudis eoe00000000000000000000000000000000009 areas K E Adjust each INPUT LEVEL knob so that the PEAK indicator lights j KL RK only occasionally when the level of the input is at its highest 3 X CE 2 Use only the included AC adaptor Using any other adaptor may cause overheating and malfunction INPUT MIC jack Connect your microphone here INPUT INST jacks INPUT AUX jack Connect your guitar bass Use a stereo mini
64. djusts the input level from the INPUT AUX INST MIC jacks MIC knob E ae Adjust each INPUT LEVEL knob so that the PEAK indicator lights only occasionally when the level of the input is at its 3 PEAK indicator highest LOOP FX LOOP FX button Use this button to edit the LOOP FX settings E GI LOOP FX indicators The indicator for the category of the currently selected LOOP FX will light E Turns LOOP FX on off LOOP FX pedal If you hold down the LOOP FX pedal for two seconds or longer you will then be able to use the TRACK 1 pedal KS to select a phrase memory and use the TRACK 3 pedal to select the LOOP FX type For details refer to Using the pedals to select phrase memories or LOOP FX Pedal Function mode p 10 e LOOP FX on off is not the only function that can be assigned to the LOOP FX pedal p 23 b x lt EXP 1 pedal Controls the LOOP FX according to the depth to which you depress the pedal eda ue 1 pedal You can assign the operation of the EXP 1 pedal independently for each phrase memory For details refer to Assigning the Function of Pedals and External Controllers Assign p 23 L D ALL START STOP pi p 11 D ALL START STOP pedal Plays stops all tracks simultaneously 2 D TRACK 1 3 pedals g REC red indicators Lights during recording 16 D p Lights during playback PLAY green indicators i Sg uu uu KH During overdubbing both the REC red indicator and the PLAY green in
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66. e complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada For C A US Proposition 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead 47 Information EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9 EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street ARD E1 Golf Heliopolis Cairo 11341 EGYPT TEL 022 417 1828 REUNION MARCEL FO YAM Sarl 25 Rue Jules Hermann Chaudron BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex REUNION ISLAND TEL 0262 218 429 SOUTH AFRICA T O M S Sound amp Music Pty Ltd 2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195 SOUTH AFRICA TEL 011 417 3400 Paul Bothner PTY Ltd Royal Cape Park Unit 24 Londonderry Road Ottery 7800 Cape Town SOUTH AFRI
67. eck the connection p 36 Unable to communicate with computer If exchanging files with your computer via USB Set the USB Mode to STORAGE as described in Using USB to Exchange Files with Your Is the USB Mode set to STORAGE Computer USB Mass Storage p 36 Unable to import WAV file Are the file name and format of the WAV file correct Confirm the file name and format of the WAV file p 36 41 gsn sbuuae ue1s g X3 dOO wy yyy Aioway ese1ud oe Bulaes uoljeiado dIseg M9IAJ9AQ IOIW gt o o D 5 c x Troubleshooting Error Message List B U f f er F u l An excessive volume of messages were received and Decrease the amount of MIDI messages that are being sent to could not be processed properly the RC 300 D d t d E rror l A problem has occurred with the content of the RC 300 s Consult your Roland dealer or local Roland Service memory It may be that an invalid file was written while connected in USB mass storage mode e g when writing D a t d D ama g e d e a WAV file Alternatively you used your computer to Execute Factory Reset p 40 to restore the RC 300 to its factory format the BOSS_RC 300 drive when connected in default condition USB mass storage mode causing the RC 300 to stop operating correctly Event Full Further overdubbing is not possible Re save the phrase M emo ry F U I No available recording time remains You cannot Delete unneeded phrase memories p 15 a
68. ee Parameter Explanation ROBOT only Specifies the key for the robot voice FEMALE and MALE only Adjusts the vocal character Using LOOP FX ee Parameter Explanation FX Level Adjusts the volume level of the effect A e e e Parameter Value Explanation OFF 100 FX Rate A Adjusts the rate of modulation 4 MEAS FX Depth 0 100 Adjusts the depth of modulation O1 je Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter Increasing this value will raise the cutoff frequency FX Freq 0 100 FX Resonance 4 o Adjusts the intensity of the effect O1 N je FX Level 953108 Adjusts the volume level of the 80 effect DELAY settings Parameter Explanation FX Mode Use this to choose the type of delay SINGLE SINGLE A simple monaural delay Provides a tap delay effect that PAN divides the delay time between the left and right channels nin one Adjusts the delay time 400msec If the note length exceeds the upper limit for the delay time some fraction of that length 1 2 1 4 1 8 etc will be used for synchronization 1 600 msec 1 MEAS 9 FX Feedback Adjusts the number of repetitions 20 for the delay FX E Level 0 120 Adjusts the volume level of the 50 delay LO FI setting Parameter Vale Explanation FX Level Adjusts the volume level of the effect Parameter Value Explanation FX Mode Selects
69. esem Symbol gekennzeichnete Produkte d rfen nicht zusammen mit den Hausm ll entsorgt werden Ce symbole indique que dans les pays de l Union europ enne ce produit doit tre collect s par ment des ordures m nag res selon les directives en vigueur dans chacun de ces pays Les produits portant ce symbole ne doivent pas tre mis au rebut avec les ordures m nag res Questo simbolo indica che nei paesi della Comunit europea questo prodotto deve essere smaltito separatamente dai normali rifiuti domestici secondo la legislazione in vigore in ciascun paese I prodotti che riportano questo simbolo non devono essere smaltiti insieme ai rifiuti domestici Ai sensi dell art 13 del D Lgs 25 luglio 2005 n 151 Este s mbolo indica que en los pa ses de la Uni n Europea este producto debe recogerse aparte de los residuos dom sticos tal como est regulado en cada zona Los productos con este s mbolo no se deben depositar con los residuos dom sticos Este s mbolo indica que nos pa ses da UE a recolha deste produto dever ser feita separadamente do lixo dom stico de acordo com os regulamentos de cada regi o Os produtos que apresentem este s mbolo nao dever o ser eliminados juntamente com o lixo dom stico Dit symbool geeft aan dat in landen van de EU dit product gescheiden van huishoudelijk afval moet worden aangeboden zoals bepaald per gemeente of regio Producten die van dit symbool zijn voorzien mogen niet samen met huis
70. ess the track 1 REC DUB PLAY pedal to start recording CES Overdub your vocal into the microphone Pah Pah Pah p 7 Overdub your vocal into the Overdubbing microphone 8 mmm mem A Chi Chi Chi l The sound will automatically start over at the end of the second measure Press the track 1 REC DUB PLAY pedal to switch to loop playback Loop Playback 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 three separate tracks you can gain additional performance options such as stopping just the hi hat track 3 Press the track 1 REC DUB PLAY pedal to start recording Record your vocal into the microphone When two measures have ended press the track 2 Dun Dun Dun REC DUB PLAY pedal to loop the sound at that point and change the recording track to track 2 1 fi 3 3 t A T RE Record your vocal into the microphone Pah Pah Pah e di Track 1 p n REC DUB PLAY pedal Record your vocal into Gas to loop the sound at that ihe BEE Track 2 E point and change the Chi Chi Chi recording track to track 3 Press the track 3 Press the track 3 REC DUB PLAY pedal to loop the sound at that point 2 j Y
71. etting the Output Jacks for the Sounds Being Input Input Output Select This selects the output jacks to be used for the output of sounds arriving at the INPUT jacks AUX INST MIC MAIN SUB Risa CTL3 4 CTL1 2 MIDI RC 300 SYNC e POWER EXP 2 OUT USB THRU IN 09000 s S ALL REQUIREMENTS OF Pi TL NUMERIQU A CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES AUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS EXIGENCES DU R GLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA CET APPARE If desired you can also make this setting apply to all phrase memories Using the Same Output Jacks for All Phrase Memories Input Track 1 2 3 Rhythm Output p 33 MAIN The sound is output from the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks SUB The sound is output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks The sound is not output from the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks MAIN SUD The sound is output from the MAIN and SUB OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack The input sound will not be output MUTE Tracks will be recorded 20 Phrase Memory Settings Parameter Explanation O e o e lt JST Sheet Synchronizing the Tempo of Two RC 300 Units MIDI INTERNAL S S ync Two RC 300 units can be synchronized after connecting them together using a MIDI cable For details refer to Connecting Two RC 300 Units p 39 The MIDI Sync setting allows two RC 300 units to play back in synchronization d at the same tempo A as Leg m A MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector S g
72. ez Calle Proyecto Central No 3 Ens La Esperilla Santo Domingo DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TEL 809 683 0305 ECUADOR Mas Musika Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Guayaquil ECUADOR TEL 593 4 2302364 EL SALVADOR OMNI MUSIC 75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda Juan Pablo Il Edificio No 4010 San Salvador EL SALVADOR TEL 262 0788 GUATEMALA Casa Instrumental Calzada Roosevelt 34 01 zona 11 Ciudad de Guatemala GUATEMALA TEL 502 599 2888 HONDURAS Almacen Pajaro Azul S A de C V BO Paz Barahona 3 Ave 11 Calle S O San Pedro Sula HONDURAS TEL 504 553 2029 MARTINIQUE Musique amp Son Z l Les Mangle 97232 Le Lamentin MARTINIQUE EWL TEL 596 596 426860 Gigamusic SARL 10 Rte De La Folie 97200 Fort De France MARTINIQUE EWL TEL 596 596 715222 MEXICO Casa Veerkamp s a de c v Av Toluca No 323 Col Olivar de los Padres 01780 Mexico D F MEXICO TEL 55 5668 6699 NICARAGUA Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales Nicaragua Altamira D Este Calle Principal de la Farmacia 5ta Avenida 1 Cuadra al Lago 503 Managua NICARAGUA TEL 505 277 2557 PANAMA SUPRO MUNDIAL S A Boulevard Andrews Albrook Panama City REP DE PANAMA TEL 315 0101 PARAGUAY Distribuidora De Instrumentos Musicales J E Olear y ESQ Manduvira Asuncion PARAGUAY TEL 595 21 492147 PERU Audionet Distribuciones Musicales SAC Juan Fanning 530 Miraflores Lima PERU TEL 511 4461388 TRINIDAD A
73. ff Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight place it near devices that radiate heat leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different water droplets condensation may form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally Do not put anything that contains water on this unit Also avoid the use of insecticides perfumes alcohol nail polish spray cans etc near the unit Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry soft cloth Maintenance For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stubborn dirt use a cloth impregnated with a mild non abrasive detergent Afterwards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Never use benzine thinners alcohol
74. hange messages will not be transmitted N MIDI program change messages will be transmitted ii System Settings Settings for the Entire RC 300 USB Related Settings Here you can make USB related settings for when the RC 300 is connected to a computer via USB USB audio flow CTL 2 4 GND MAIN OUTPUT PHONES SUB OUTPUT CTL3 4 12 MAIN OUTPUT PHONES SUB OUTPUT P2 R L MONO R L MONO USB IN Out Select ti C H MIDI RC 300 SYNC se POWER OUT CTL R L MONO R L MONO EXP 3 I2 1 THRU IN USB 000006060000 IS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF CET APPAREIL ER RIQUE DE EE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES SING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MAT RIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA Reference For details on USB connection refer to Connecting to Your Computer via USB p 36 The MASTER LEVEL knob does not affect USB audio Parameter Value Explanation i ys SR IN Adjusting the USB Audio Input Volume USB In Level eve This specifies the input volume of the audio signal that s input from your computer via the RC 300 s USB connector 0 200 USB audio input volume ys S OUT Adjusting the USB Audio Output Volume USB Out Level eve This specifies the output volume of the audio signal that s output to your computer via the RC 300 s USB connector 0 200 USB audio output volume Sys USB IN Out Setting the Output Jacks for the USB Audio USB Output Select MAIN SUB Select
75. hat of the recording will be identical 0 200 If you set the recording level to a value lower than 100 the volume of the recording will be lower than that of the performance As a result the sound of the performance won t get buried by the recorded sound even if you record a multiple number of times Track1 Pan Adjusting the Positioning of the Track s Sound Pan CENTER You can adjust the positioning panning of the track s sound With the CENTER setting the sound will be heard from the center L50 CENTER R50 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 EERS Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback Loop Sync ON If you turn Loop Sync on for two or more tracks loop playback of those tracks will be synchronized at the beginning of the longest phrase with Tempo Sync on among these tracks Play repeatedly starting in synchronization with the For tracks whose Loop Sync is off playback beginning of the longest phrase will repeat at the length of the phrase Track 1 Loop Sync ON lt IA Tak2 LepSycoN o Fl p Track 3 Loop Sync OFF 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
76. he RC 300 s Tempo The RC 3005s performance tempo data is transmitted to external MIDI devices as MIDI clock MIDI clock messages are output from the RC 300 at all times Set the external MIDI device beforehand so it is ready to receive MIDI Clock and MIDI Start and Stop messages For details Transmitting Tempo refer to the owner s manual that came with the device Data and Data for Starting and Stopping Playback Playback start and stop operations with the RC 300 s pedals can be transmitted as MIDI Start and Stop messages Transmitting Start Stop A MIDI Start message is transmitted at the moment that recording or playback of the track begins when all tracks had been stopped This message is also transmitted when an All Start is carried out A MIDI Stop message is transmitted when all of the tracks have stopped This is also transmitted when All Stop is in effect Transmitting Program Changes When phrase memories are switched on the RC 300 a MIDI Program Change message is When a phrase memory is selected with the transmitted to the connected external MIDI device You can transmit Program Change messages Transmitting Program RC 300 a Program Change message cor numbered 1 through 99 corresponding to the 99 individual phrase memories 1 99 Change Messages responding to the selected phrase memor 3 3 P J K Y gt Set MIDI Program Change Out p 34 to ON beforehand number is transmitted simultaneously Program Change
77. he longest phrase on the master RC 300 unit Do not change the phrase memory tempo of the master unit during a synchronized performance using two RC 300 units It is not possible to change the phrase memory tempo of the slave unit the unit whose MIDI Sync setting is MIDI O Plays repeatedly in synchronization with the beginning of the If Loop Sync is off playback will 9 Loop longest phrase on the master unit for which Loop Sync is on repeat at the length of the phrase 2 Sync um 7j Track1 ON TT m Track2 ON Y Ww mim mim i Track3 ON S RC 300 Master unit e MD Track 1 ON Si me E a Track2 ON LN E LE Track3 OFF RC 300 Slave unit c Uu UJ UO UO D 2 ES x 39 Restoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Restoring the RC 300 s system settings System parameters to their 3 Use the MEMORY VALUE knob to specify the settings original factory default settings is referred to as Factory Reset that will be returned to their factory set state Factory Reset will return the system settings to their factory set state and will erase initialize all phrase memories Value Explanation This device contains demo data Phrase Memory 90 99 SYSTEM The system settings will be returned to their factory set When you erase initialize all phrase memories the demo MEMORY state and all phrase memories will be erased initialized data will also be erased and cannot be recovere
78. houdelijk afval worden verwijderd Dette symbol angiver at i EU lande skal dette produkt opsamles adskilt fra husholdningsaffald som defineret i hver enkelt region Produkter med dette symbol ma ikke smides ud sammen med husholdningsaffald Dette symbolet indikerer at produktet m behandles som spesialavfall i EU land iht til retningslinjer for den enkelte regionen og ikke kastes sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall Produkter som er merket med dette symbolet m ikke kastes sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall e e o e Sliders Knobs Displays Connectors Power Supply Current Draw Dimensions Weight Accessories Options sold separately O O O O O O O OQ O O 90 TRACK 1 3 sliders MASTER LEVEL knob RHYTHM LEVEL knob AUX knob INST knob MIC knob 7 segments 2 characters LED 16 characters 2 lines backlit LCD INPUT MIC jack XLR type balanced phantom power DC 48 V 10 mA INPUT INST jacks L MONO R 1 4 phone type INPUT AUX jack Stereo miniature phone type MAIN OUTPUT jacks L MONO R 1 4 phone type SUB OUTPUT jacks L MONO R 1 4 phone type PHONES jack Stereo 1 4 phone type CTL 1 2 EXP 2 jack 1 4 TRS phone type CTL 3 4 EXP 3 jack 1 4 TRS phone type USB connector MIDI connectors IN OUT THRU MIDI synchronization is possible with other RC 300 devices or when RC 300 is set to master DC IN jack DC 9 V DC 9 V AC adaptor Maximum 320 mA DC 9 V
79. ing Procedure p 9 Parameter Sys LOOP FX Pdl FX ON OFF ASGN ETE gt 99 Sys Knob Mode IMMEDIATE 32 BOSS RC 300 LOOP STATION RHYTHM D gt o LEVEL an Ie EE TAP M ON OFF TEMPO EDIT 2 3 E E DEL status status status NS EDIT EDIT EDIT SYSTEM 9 c9 G9 o3 JEMORY D Explanation In some locations where the RC 300 is set up you may find that the display is difficult to read If this occurs adjust the display s contrast 1 16 Adjusts the contrast of the display in a range from 1 lightest to 16 darkest Specifying the Operation of the LOOP FX Pedal Here you can specify the operation of the LOOP FX pedal FX ON OFF 4 ASGN Controls LOOP FX on off and the Assign function p 23 Controls only the Assign function p 23 Limiting the Phrase Memories That can be Switched Phrase Memory Extent By setting the upper and lower limits for the phrase memories the RC 300 can switch to you ll more easily be able to select the phrase memories you need Press lt d B gt button to move the cursor and turn the MEMORY VALUE knob to set the upper and lower limits of the range 1 99 Upper and lower limits for phrase memories the RC 300 can switch to Setting the Knob Slider Functions Knob Mode This sets the way the values of settings are changed when the knobs sliders are operated The Knob Mode setting works with respect to
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81. k drums Latin percussion and other patterns c UJ Reference Refer to Rhythm pattern list p 27 Rhythm Beat Selecting the Beat Time Signature for the Rhythm 4 4 i Sound Beat 5 This 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 Time signature of the rhythm sound m 11 8 12 8 13 8 14 8 a 15 8 x 25 About Rhythm Parameter Explanation addu seme 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 for which Loop Sync is ON is being played back OFF No count in is played 1MEAS Recording starts after a one measure count in is played Naa isin aetna 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 Stopping the Rhythm When the First Recording Ends Yall Rhythm Stop You can make the rhythm sound stop when the first pass of recording ends The rhythm sound will stop when you press the REC DUB PLAY pedal to begin looping i e when the RC 300 switches to overdubbing or playback The rhythm will not stop when the first pass of recording ends REC END The rhythm will stop
82. kes the change more abrupt FX Wave Shape 100 0 100 FX Rate 1 MEAS Adjusts the speed of the effect FX Depth 85 0 100 Adjusts the intensity of the effect O1 je UJ e eooo00000000000000 SLICER settings CRW e000000000000000000000000 e e Explanation Parameter Value FX Mode P01 FX Rate 0 100 olen 1 MEAS FX DIr MIX Selects the slice pattern used to PER cut the sound Specifies the rate at which the 16 step sequence will repeat Controls the volume of the direct 0 100 sound when the effect is on BEND settings kl RR Parameter Value Explanation 3 OCT 44 OCT 2 OCT amp VIBRATO FX Pitch Specifies the amount of SAM pitch shift 2 OCT amp VIBRATO 2 OCT amp 2 OCT Specifies the time over which the specified pitch 0 100 is reached the RISE time starting when you turn the effect on off FX Rise Time 50 Specifies the time over which the modified pitch returns to the original pitch the FALL time starting when you turn the effect on off FX Fall Time 0 0 100 CHORUS settings 0o000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0 100 A Adjusts the speed of the effect 1 MEAS 0 100 Adjusts the richness of the effect Adjusts the volume level of the effect Parameter FX Rate 4 FX Depth FX E Level 0 50 0 0 100 10 ROBOT FEMALE MALE setting eoe0 00000000000000000000000000000000909 ee
83. l Tempo 100 Track3 Tempo Sync OFF Original Tempo 80 12 Ge Tracks for which Tempo Sync is off will play at the original tempo OFF The track will play at its own original tempo The track will play at the phrase memory tempo 18 Settings for Each Track Parameter Explanation O e e J Track1 0utput Assigning a Track s Output Jacks Output Select MAIN SUB For each track you can specify the jacks from which its sound will be output If desired you can also make this setting apply to all phrase memories Using the Same Output Jacks for All Phrase Memories Input Track 1 2 3 Rhythm Output p 33 m v The sound is output from the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks o SUB The sound is output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks The sound is not output from the MAIN E OUTPUT and PHONES jacks The sound is output from the MAIN and SUB OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack S y S a E D b OD 3 o lt 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 z 4u n GP phrase memory tempo p 21 that is shared by all tracks 1 2 and 3 5 When recording ends the original tempo is automatically calculated according to the following conditions Condition Original tempo value to be saved Rhythm is playing 5 2 O AET VAEN Nave PTAR EES Original tempo will be set from the phrase memory tempo p
84. l Track 2 pedal Track 3 pedal EE CA EI CEA KA RH CR UMUEMNZA eS 9 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Starting all tracks simultaneously All Start e Press the ALL START STOP pedal when you want all tracks to start playing simultaneously Likewise press the ALL START STOP pedal when you want all tracks to stop simultaneously e If all tracks are empty nothing will happen when you press the ALL START STOP pedal 11 M93IAJ9AQ ua y e el ie kel D y el e 2 IAIN asn sbuines wayshs Xd dOO1 uuix Aqy Kaoway seyd KE Punes xipueddy Basic Operation Cancelling a Recording Overdubbing Undo Redo Track Clear You can undo redo by holding down the REC DUB PLAY pedal for two seconds or longer You can clear the track by holding down the STOP pedal for two seconds or longer Operation Explanation If you hold down the REC DUB PLAY pedal for two seconds or longer during recording overdubbing or playback the recording or the most recent overdub on each track will be cancelled U1 U2 or U3 will be displayed at the lower left of the screen to indicate the track number for which the Undo has been carried T out A Redo can be carried out with respect to a track for which this indication appears ndo N If you want to restore the cancelled sound hold down the REC DUB PLAY pedal for at least two seconds while playback once Redo again Redo is on
85. ly available for overdubbing Holding down the STOP pedal for two seconds or longer will clear the track This Clear operation is temporary the track saved in Track the phrase memory will not be erased clear If you want to restore the contents of a track that has been cleared reselect the phrase memory However if a track has not been saved you won t be able to restore its contents Example of Actual Loop Recording How 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 Snare drum Dun Pah Preparations f e e 225222220 e H H 2 d d OW o Oo Oo O9 1 Connect your microphone and adjust the input level p 6 2 Selectan empty phrase memory the lower left of the display will indicate EMPTY p 10 Record while listening to the rhythm sound In addition to its three tracks the RC 300 can sound a rhythm By recording while you listen to a rhythm at the tempo you ve specified you can record at an accurate tempo For details refer to About Rhythm p 25 Basic Operation Recording on a Single Track With this method you ll overdub all of the sounds on track 1 3 When two measures have ended press the track 1 REC DUB PLAY 2 pedal to loop the sound at that Record your vocal into the microphone Dun Dun Dun Pr
86. messages 100 128 cannot be transmitted Bank Select MIDI messages Control Change 0 32 cannot be transmitted An ongoing description of all operations you Transmit a control change perform using the EXP pedal or externally connected foot switch can be output in the form of data called Control Change messages These messages can be used for various purposes such as controlling the parameters of an external MIDI device By selecting a control change as the Assign Target p 23 you can use the RC 300 s EXP 1 pedal or an external EXP pedal or external foot switch connected to the CTL 1 2 EXP 2 jack or CTL 3 4 EXP 3 jack to transmit MIDI control change messages Transmitting Control Change Messages 38 Connecting an External MIDI Device or Another RC 300 Unit Controlling the RC 300 from an External MIDI Device O lt D Switching Phrase Memories The RC 300 s phrase memories You can switch the RC 300 s phrase memories with Program Change messages from external MIDI devices switch simultaneously upon 5 Switching Phrase isto di The RC 300 can receive Program Change messages numbered 1 through 99 corresponding to the 99 a Memory Numbers dee Cr COPS DOLO individual phrase memories 1 99 o Program Change messages from 5 external MIDI devices Program Change messages 100 128 cannot be received S Even if received Bank Select MIDI messages Control Change 0 32 are disregar
87. nd then try recording proceed with any further recording or overdubbing again Check to make sure that no corrupt MIDI messages are being M I D I E rror I transmitted MIDI messages could not be properly received Reduce the number or size of MIDI messages transmitted to the RC 300 M I D I 0 f f L i n e l Check to make sure the cable has not been disconnected and There is a problem with the MIDI cable connection E DEE E EE EE N O t E m p Cty I When saving a phrase memory you can t overwrite a phrase memory in which data was already saved SEENEN ane tien save pr S t O D P LAY R E C l The procedure cannot be carried out unless the unit is in the stopped state Stop the unit then try the procedure again System Error A problem has occurred in the system Consult your Roland dealer or local Roland Service I em p O T OO F as t Since the track is being played at a much faster tempo than when it was recorded it might not play back correctly Adjust the tempo I em D O T OO S OW Since the track is being played at a much slower tempo than when it was recorded it might not play back correctly Lower the performance tempo Save the current content to a phrase memory Reduce the number of adjustments or changes made with the The RC 300 could not process the data completely RC 300 s knobs and pedals Too Busy Reduce the number or size of MIDI messages transmitted to the RC 300 Ensure that the
88. omputer cc cece eee eee 36 USB Function Settings saa abest i Ru tenes cau deeds cedereedace 36 Using USB to Exchange Files with Your Computer USB Mass Storage MP POP 36 Connecting an External MIDI Device or Another RC 300 Unit 38 About MIDI Connectors rege gege deg 38 WIP VSCUIIMNIOS cssc eni set ume ie dt ed seeetaedtaesesedetetececaes 38 Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RC 300 38 Controlling the RC 300 from an External MIDI Device 39 Connecting Two RC 300 Units eese y EOS P TR ER EPIE 39 Restoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset LL 40 IGIW gen sbuuae ue1s g X3 dOO1 wy uy Asowal aseiud el Buiaes uoije1ado Jiseg M9IAJ9AQ xipueddy Panel Descriptions Top Panel 4 4 i a THRU CTI 2 CTL3 4 L MONO R PHONES MONO Ej 2 EXP 3 IN R SUB OUTPUT MAIN OUTPUT OUT MIDI RC 300 SYNC PEDAL FUNCTION PRESS amp HOLD gt 2SEC pru ay EXP 1 gt K A LOOP FX status status statu DIT EDIT EDIT TRANSPOSE MODULATION VOICE GUITAR OTHER LOOP FX DUB ma EI LP WwW MEMORY amp Name Page MASTER Adjusts the volume of the entire RC 300 MAIN OUTPUT jacks MASTER LEVEL knob The MASTER LEVEL knob does not affect the SUB OUTPUT jacks or USB audio TRACK p 17 TRACK 1 3 sliders Adjust the volume of the tracks STATUS indicators Lights when there is data in a track
89. or Message LiSlt cccasesiecetveceveccenctensicesucsondacedes 42 Phrase Memory Extent d VEER EEN EE 32 E Setting the Knob Slider Functions Knob Mode 32 GESEIS 43 Peg Seite ene AM RECO EAN Seay Ee USING THE UNIT SAFELY esee 44 Changing the Switching Order of Recording gt Overdubbing gt Playback REC Pedal Action 233 IMPORTANT NOTES 45 Using the Same Output Jacks for All Phrase Memories Input Track 1 2 3 Rhythm Output seen 33 Tile E EE EE EE TOT 46 Adjusting the Output Level of the SUB OUTPUT Jacks SUB OUTPUT Ee gege D Se Te Red 33 Auto Off SCUINGS sexe m RA RR RICE ROVRO HE emer d 33 MIDI Related Settings sxodxreireeerieirkrerkRee de RR teens he 34 MIDI Receive Cliantel EE 34 MID OMA MOJE EE 34 MIDI Transmit Channel e Neu AN NEEN 34 Synchronizing the Tempo of Two RC 300 Units MIDI Sync 34 HEEN ke eege EE Ee e 34 USB Related En di e CEET 35 Adjusting the USB Audio Input Volume USB In Level 35 Adjusting the USB Audio Output Volume USB Out Level 35 Setting the Output Jacks for the USB Audio USB Output scil M r 35 Setting the USB Mode USB Mode eee ees 35 Connecting to Your Computer via USB esee 36 Installing the USB driver eege be mmus 36 Setting the USB Mode USB Mode cece eeeeee eens 36 Connecting hebbt 200toatC
90. ouseholds with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is N capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit Protect the unit from strong impact S Do not drop it Do not force the unit s power supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices Be especially careful when using extension cords the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension S cord s outlet must never exceed the power rating watts amperes for the extension cord Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland N Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page N CAUTION The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere N with their proper ventilation of the AC adaptor when plugging into or unplugging from this unit or an outlet Always grasp only the output plug or the body Q N CAUTION At regular intervals you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs Also disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit Qo is to remain unused for an extended period of time Any accumulation of dust between the
91. plug cable to or effects unit to these connect your audio player here jacks Use the INPUT L jack and INPUT R jack when connecting a stereo output effects unit Use PHON ES jack To prevent the dvertent only the INPUT L jack if E ene you re using a monaural conned rupHene you re using a dynamic a set of power to your microphone choose source headphones unit should the the OFF setting T sold i plug be pulled out Ordinarily this is set separately acecentalyi ang to OFF here to avoid applying undue stress to the DC IN jack anchor the power cord using the cord hook as shown in the illustration PHANTOM switch setting If you re using a condenser microphone choose the ON setting If POWER switch This turns the power on off p 7 2 2 a EE S 9 SET EIW 3S RC 300 INSTR SEM NONO PHONES NE OUTPUT__ By Ke Ae CTL 1 2 MIDI Re ER SYNC DC IN PHANTOM R L MONO AUX ONO L MONO EXP2 SB LOOP STATION USE BOSS PSAFJ ADAPTOR ONLY Lee e elef ON elef elei O o zi C 4 N225 Fe GS THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS Mt MI ALL e OF CET BR LA CLASSE a CR THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAU BIB QUIPMF MESULATIONS EXIGENCES BIB QLEM M E MATE M BROUILLEU MO CANADA Oration MADEIN TAIWAN eunmmumummummmmmummmmumm enmmumumu umEHEEEEEEEEN eunmmmummmumu EHEHHNHHE
92. rmitted to utilize said content for the creating performing recording and distributing original musical works Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modified form for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network Additional Precautions Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you e When you need to transport the unit package itin the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials Use only the specified expression pedal Roland EV 5 etc sold separately By connecting any other expression pedals you risk causing malfunction and or damage to the unit Some connection cables contain resistors Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit The use of such cables can cause the so
93. rning On the Power Once the connections have been completed turn on power to your various devices in the order specified By turning on devices in the wrong order you risk causing malfunction and or damage to speakers and other devices o c D lt MD z When powering up Turn on the power to your amp last When powering down Turn off the power to your amp first S Oo o 1 Turn the POWER switch ON 3 gt OBOSS RC 300 LOOP STATION L y SER No s eed This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required before the unit will operate normally Also for a short period of time phantom power won t be switched on for the INPUT MIC connector Before switching the power on off always be sure to turn the volume down Even with the volume turned down you might hear some sound B when switching the power on off However this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction gt Caution when turning off the power While the RC 300 is in the following states you must never turn off the power Doing so may cause all the saved data to be lost DI e While recording overdubbing playing back 2 While undoing redoing 3 Oo e While switching between phrase memories lt While the following messages are displayed Now working Now writing Now copying Exchanging Initializing J GP gt 3 O Tl x Uu 5
94. s MEMORY Yidi Input Track 1 2 3 Rhythm Output l Sy S I lac k 1 U Ic Normally the settings determining which jacks are used in outputting input sounds tracks and rhythm sounds are a stored in each phrase memory but you can select as a setting affecting the RC 300 overall to have all of these use MEMORY the same output at all times Sys Track2 Out EN z MEMORY OD 3 Sys Track3 Out 3 M E M LU RY MEMORY The output destination specified by the phrase memory will be used MAIN Regardless of the setting of the phrase memory the sound will be output from the MAIN Sy s Rh M thm Out OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack D lt M F M RY Regardless of the setting of the phrase memory the sound will be output from the SUB 2 SUB OUTPUT jacks The sound will not be output from the MAIN OUTPUT jacks or the PHONES 3 jack Regardless of the setting of the phrase memory the sound will be output from the MAIN OUTPUT jacks the SUB OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack MUTE Regardless of the setting of phrase memory the input sound will not be output 5 Input Out only Tracks will be recorded i x lt SS SA Adjusting the Output Level of the SUB OUTPUT Jacks 344 SUB OUTPUT Level You can adjust the output level of the SUB OUTPUT jacks Uu lt N et D 3 T b ek fa 5 a Loi 0 200 Output level of the SUB OUTPUT jacks Sys Auto Off Auto Off Settings The RC 300 can turn off its power automatically The po
95. s determined by the first recorded track of the tracks that are set to AUTO For 2 AUTO example if all tracks are set to AUTO the value set as the number of measures for the S second and subsequent tracks will be identical to the number of measures in the first track a that was recorded g The number of measures will be set automatically corresponding to the length of the recording E The number of measures will be set manually ULT SEIT Specifying How the Track Will Stop Stop Mode c UJ I M M E D ll AT E This specifies how the track will stop when you press the STOP pedal e The PLAY indicator will blink until playback stops e If you press the STOP pedal once again before playback stops playback will stop immediately You can t overdub during the time until playback stops Playback will stop immediately J Playback will fade out and then stop E Playback will continue to the end of the loop and then stop Ur T SESOIEPIESTSM Adjusting the playback level of the Tracks Play Level E o 1 0 0 You can adjust the playback level of the tracks You can also change this value ee sl E with the TRACK 1 3 sliders 1 S 0 200 Playback level of the track 17 Settings for Each Track Parameter Value Explanation Track1l Rec i l Adjusting the recording level of the Tracks Recording Level You can adjust the recording level of the tracks If you set the recording level at 100 default value the volume of the performance and t
96. s from a single MIDI keyboard perform ensembles using multiple MIDI instruments program the settings to change automatically as the song progresses and more About MIDI Connectors The following types of connector are used to convey MIDI messages MIDI cables are connected to these connectors as needed Connector Explanation Hiere MAIN OUTPUT PHONES SUB OUTPUT__ CTL3 4 CIL 1 MIDI RC 300 SYNC f R L MONO R L MONO EXP 3 EXP 2 THRU OUT IN MIDIIN This connector receives messages from another MIDI device MIDI OUT This connector transmits messages from this device eo 6 Le C D C This connector re transmits the messages that were received at SMEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF CET APPAREIL NUM RIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES 7 MIDI THRU MIDI IN MIDI settings For details on the RC 300 s various MIDI parameters refer to the following pages Settings Page System Settings MIDI Related Settings p 34 Synchronizing the Tempo of Two RC 300 Units MIDI Sync p 21 settings foreach phrase qne mary Specifying the Controller Assign Source p 23 Use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channels be matched with those of the connected device Data cannot be transmitted to nor received from another MIDI device unless the MIDI channels are set properly Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RC 300 Operation Explanation Playing Performances on External MIDI Devices at the Same Tempo as t
97. selected playback will stop when it reaches the end of the phrase it will not loop Track 1 Loop Track 2 One Shot Track 3 Loop Reference Refer to the track setting Play Mode p 17 Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback Loop Sync If you turn Loop Sync on for two or more tracks loop playback of those tracks will be synchronized at the beginning of the longest phrase with Tempo Sync on among these tracks Play repeatedly starting in synchroniza tion with the beginning of the longest phrase For tracks whose Loop Sync is off playback will repeat at the length of the phrase Track 1 Loop Sync ON Track 2 Loop Sync ON Track 3 Loop Sync OFF 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 different loop sync settings 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 Track 1 Loop Sync ON Track 2 Loop Sync ON Track 3 Loop Sync OFF Reference Refer to the track setting Loop
98. tatement Model Name RC 300 Type of Equipment Effector Responsible Party Roland Corporation U S Address 5100 S Eastern Avenue Los Angeles CA 90040 2938 Telephone 323 890 3700 For EU Countries C This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This devic
99. the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be ZN WARNING Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page Never install the unit in any of the following locations Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equipment or are Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are Exposed to steam or smoke or are Subject to salt exposure or are Humid or are Exposed to rain or are Dusty or sandy or are Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit Also make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor s body Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity or be designed for a different voltage so their use could result in damage malfunction or electric shock Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord nor place heavy objects on it
100. the Play screen If memory is insufficient initialize any unneeded phrase memories p 15 before recording or Is there insufficient memory remaining y g overdubbing Recording overdubbing stops before finishing When recording with Loop Sync set to ON once the end of the longest track is reached the Is Loop Sync set to ON in the track RC 300 automatically switches to overdubbing Aligning the Beginning of Loop Playback Loop Sync p 18 Recording starts immediately If large amounts of noise are being introduced by distortion effects or other effects processors connected to the input jacks it may be that when Auto Recording is set recording is being triggered by that noise Either raise the auto record trigger level p 33 or reduce the noise for example by lowering the to ON distortion level You cannot record overdub to tracks set to ONE SHOT If you want to record overdub change the Play Mode setting to LOOP Unable to record overdub Is the track set to ONE SHOT p 17 You cannot change the phrase memory tempo during recording or overdubbing Change f ar EENS the tempo while the performance is stopped or being played back Playback tempo not changing When Tempo Sync is not set to ON in a track the playback speed does not change even if Is Tempo Sync set to ON in the track the phrase memory tempo is changed To match the playback speed to the phrase memory tempo set the track s Tempo Sync setting to ON
101. the recorded content or edited settings will be lost If you want to preserve a phrase memory you must save it as described in Saving a Phrase Memory Write p 14 However system settings are saved as soon as you edit them Overview of the RC 300 Basic Editing Procedure Editing the RC 300 s settings is a simple and consistent procedure Before you continue please take a moment to learn the basic editing procedures Reference For details on each item refer to the pages listed below CO lt fp D S Item Page Oo o Settings for each track p 16 S et Phrase memory settings p 20 Rhythm settings p 25 LOOP FX settings p 28 System settings p 32 s 3 1 Press the button for the type of item you want to edit Settings for each track Phrase memory settings o S Las LEVEL AUX INST MIC Ta F lan lan T LOOP d SSC FX MEMORY VALUE M R Ka E B WRITE EXIT gt B S i EDIT ot EDIT o 3 E p V TRANSPOSE MODULATION VOICE GUITAR OTHER LOOP FX 3 E m Rhythm settings System settings LOOP FX settings gt KS 3 2 Use the lt d B gt buttons to select the desired parameter Then use the MEMORY VALUE knob to edit the value of that parameter Select a parameter O O Fg TI gt x lt L a ID 3 nh a Lo Edit the value MEMORY VALUE f S 9 3 Press the EXIT button to return to the play screen 9 O1B0SS RC 300 Loop ST
102. und level to be extremely low or impossible to hear For information on cable specifications contact the manufacturer of the cable When you operate the expression pedal please be careful not to get your fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel In households with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display Note however that your unit may incorporate a newer enhanced version of the system e g includes newer sounds so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual BOSS and Loop Station are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and or other countries All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation MMP Moore Microprocessor Portfolio refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture which was developed by Technology Properties Limited TPL Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group The SD logo 5S5 and SDHC logo 2 are trademarks of SD 3C LLC This product contains eCROS integrated softw
103. ur foot from the EXP 1 pedal and then press the WRITE button EXP1 Set to MIN Press WRITE 3 When EXP1 Set to MAX is displayed rock the EXP 1 pedal fully forward so that the heel end of the pedal is raised Release your foot from the EXP 1 pedal and then press the WRITE button EXP1 Set to MAX Press WRITE 4 When the message Complete appears in the display switch off the power 40 Troubleshooting Problem Action Problems with Sound Are the connection cables shorted Try substituting with other connection cables Is the RC 300 properly connected to other Confirm the connections to other devices p 6 devices Is the power to the connected amp or mixer not turned on or is the volume turned down Could the TRACK sliders or the MASTER LEVEL knob be lowered Confirm the settings for connected devices Adjust sliders knobs to the suitable positions No sound low volume Could the phrase memory level p 20 be Adjust the phrase memory level Confirm that the phrase memory is not such that the lowered phrase memory level is adjusted by an EXP pedal or other such controller p 23 Confirm the output settings Using the Same Output Jacks for All Phrase Memories Input Track 1 2 3 Rhythm Output p 33 Assigning a Track s Output Jacks Output Select p 19 Setting the Output Jacks for the Rhythm Sound Rhythm Output Select p 26 Setting the Outp
104. ut Jacks for the Sounds Being Input Input Output Select p 20 Check the track s STATUS indicator to see whether the track has been recorded If the STATUS indicator is unlit nothing has been recorded Are input tracks and the rhythm output all set correctly Has anything been recorded to the tracks Sound is missing from the beginning and end of the recorded track To prevent noise a fade in and a fade out are applied at the beginning and end of a recording In some cases it may sound as if some of the sound has been left out Are the INPUT LEVEL AUX INS and MIC ache winced down Adjust knobs to the suitable positions p 6 Unable to hear sounds from device connected to AUX INST MIC jacks Is Input Output Select set correctly Confirm the output setting Using the Same Output Jacks for All Phrase Memories Input Track 1 2 3 Rhythm Output p 33 Setting the Output Jacks for the Sounds Being Input Input Output Select p 20 The volume level of the instrument connected to AUX INST MIC jacks is too low Could you be using a connection cable that EN AEE Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor Problems with Operation Is something other than the Play screen With the RC 300 you cannot switch phrase memories while any screen other than the Play Phrase Memories not switching appearing in the display screen is displayed Press the EXIT button to return to
105. wer will turn off automatically when 10 hours have passed a since you last played or operated the unit The display will show a message approximately 15 minutes before the E power turns off With the factory settings this function is turned ON power off in 10 hours If you want to have the power remain on all the time turn it OFF NOTE When the power is turned off any settings you were editing will be lost You must save settings that you want to keep g OFF The power will not turn off automatically The power will automatically turn off when 10 hours have passed since you last played or ON operated the RC 300 gt o RS D gt 2 x 33 S tem Settings Settings for the Entire RC 300 MIDI Related Settings 34 Here you can make settings for using the RC 300 connected with an external MIDI device or with a second RC 300 unit GER m Gre 13a MAINOUTPUT PHONES SUBOUTPUT CTL3 4 i MIDI RC 300 SYNC R L MONO R L MONO EXP 3 THRU OUT IN Gi ckehedlechkdflefefe IS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF CET APPAREIL EEN DELA KEN B RESPECTE TOUTES LES SING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS EXIGENCES DU R GLEMENT SUR LE MAT RIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA Reference For details on MIDI refer to Connecting an External MIDI Device or Another RC 300 Unit p 38 Parameter Explanation Sys MIDI Rx Ch MIDI Receive Channel 1 16 This procedure sets the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages Sys MIDI Omni MIDI
106. when the first pass of recording ends Rhythm Level Adjusting the Volume of the Rhythm Sound Rhythm 244 Level This adjusts the volume of the rhythm sound You can also change this value with the RHYTHM LEVEL knob Rhythm Output Setting the Output Jacks for the Rhythm Sound GOSS Rhythm Output Select You can select the output jacks to which the rhythm sound is output CTL2 4 TL 1 3 JMAIN OUTPUT TL3 4 CTL1 2 MIDI RC 300 SYNC amp POWER R L MONO R L MONO EXP3 EXP 2 OUT USB THRU IN e SALCREGUIREMENTS OF CETAPPARETCNUMERTON E ER E AUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS EXIGENCES DU R GLEMENT SU ADA AC LASS B RESPECTE TOUTES LES R LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CAN If desired you can also make this setting apply to all phrase memories Using the Same Output Jacks for All Phrase Memories Input Track 1 2 3 Rhythm Output p 33 MAIN The sound is output from the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks SUB The sound is output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks The sound is not output from the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks MAIN SUD The sound is output from the MAIN and SUB OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack 26 Rhythm pattern list Beat Pattern Simple Beat 1 4 Shuffle 1 2 Hi Hat 1 2 Kick amp Hi Hat 1 5 Rim amp Hi Hat 1 4 Conga amp Hi Hat 1 3 2 4 Simple Beat 1 8 Groove Beat 1 2 Shuffle Hi Hat Kick amp Hi Hat 1 3 Rim amp Hi Hat 1 4 Conga amp Hi Hat 1 2 Simple Be
107. y as shown in the illustration The setting will normally be off minimum value it will be on maximum value only while you continue holding down the foot switch The setting will alternate between off minimum value and on maximum value each time you press the foot switch The function of the external pedal EXP pedal or foot switch can be assigned independently for each phrase memory For details refer to Assigning the Function of Pedals and External Controllers Assign p 23 When Connecting EV 5s When Connecting FS 5Us B OUTPUT L MONO UM RIQUE DE LA CLASSI REGLEMENT SUR LE MA EXP 3 Use only the specified expression pedal Roland EV 5 etc sold separately By connecting any other expression pedals you risk causing malfunction and or damage to the unit Le o e ene ie Qe Cable UM RIQUE DE LA CLASS PECTE TI LES Stereo 1 4 p h one PECTET ROUILLE CANADA REGLEMENT SUR LE MA ROUILLE CANADA CTL2 4 GND TL 1 3 CTL 1 3 R CTL 1 2 MIDI RC 300 S B OUTPUT L3 4 CTL1 2 MIDI RC 300 S THRU OUT EXP THRU OUT EXP 2 L MONO EXP 2 N type lt 7 1 4 phone type x 2 When Connecting FS 6s CTL2 4 GND CTL 1 3 B OUTPUT__ CTL3 4 CTL1 2 MIDI RC 300 S THRU OUT L MONO EXP 3 EXP 2 MERIQUE DE LA CLASS PECTE TC GLEMENT SUR LE MA ROUILLE CANAD Ste reo 1 4 p h one type E gt EXP 2 L Stereo 1 4 phone type FOOT SWITCH CTL4 CTL3 CT
108. your computer or load WAV files from your computer to the RC 300 Playable WAV file formats Data Format WAV Bit Rate 16 bit linear stereo Sampling Frequency 44 1 kHz Maximum WAV file size is 1 7 GB total of all files maximum time is approximately 3 hours total of all phrase memories and minimum time is approximately 1 5 seconds 1 Press the SYSTEM button 2 Repeatedly press the B gt button until the USB Mode parameter appears 3 Turn the MEMORY VALUE knob to select the STORAGE STORAGE e This might not work correctly for some types of computers Refer to the Roland website for details on the operating systems that are supported e Use a USB cable and a USB connector on your computer that supports USB 2 0 Hi Speed operation 36 4 Press the EXIT button 5 Use an USB cable to connect the RC 300 s USB connector to your computer s USB connector a connector that supports USB 2 0 Hi Speed When the connection to the computer is completed the message Idling appears You can t make USB connections if the RC 300 is not stopped or if there is a phrase that has not been saved Connecting to Your Computer via USB 6 Back up the data as described below 7 When you ve finished copying WAV files disconnect the USB drive as follows o S Within Computer or My Computer open BOSS RC 300 or S Removable Disk In the lower right of your screen click the E icon gt 9

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