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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Parameter Guide Memory Settings (LOOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRACK 1–6 . -
Page 2: Memory Settings (Loop)
Memory Settings (LOOP) TRACK 1–6 Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies conventional playback (OFF) or reverse playback (ON). REVERSE OFF, ON * When REVERSE is set to “ON, ” you won’t be able to switch to overdubbing after a recording has been completed. - Page 3 Memory Settings (LOOP) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) You can specify the number of measures for each track. When recording along with rhythm sounds or 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 switch when you’ve finished recording.
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Page 4: Rec
Recording will begin the instant you press the [REC/PLAY] switch. When you press the [REC/PLAY] switch, the REC/PLAY indicator will blink rapidly, and the RC-600 will enter recording-standby mode. AUTO REC When you begin playing, the REC/PLAY indicator will light and recording will start. -
Page 5: Input Fx
Memory Settings (LOOP) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the length to which LOOP SYNC (p. 3) aligns the beginnings of the material for loop sync. AUTO The length of the first-recorded phrase will be the LOOP LENGTH. LOOP LENGTH 1–25362 Manually specifies the number of measures that will be looped. -
Page 6: Track Fx
Memory Settings (LOOP) TRACK FX BANK A–D Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the FX A–D on/off. OFF, ON FX A–D * When MODE is set to “SINGLE, ” you can turn on only one effect from A–D. BANK A–D Sets the target FX bank for operating and editing. -
Page 7: Rhythm
Memory Settings (LOOP) RHYTHM MEMO By executing the Write operation while in the rhythm play-standby or rhythm play condition, you can save/recall the memory as a “rhythm: on” memory. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Selects the genre of the rhythm pattern. GENRE ACOUSTIC, BALLAD, BLUES, JAZZ, FUSION, R&B, SOUL, FUNK, POP, SOFT ROCK, ROCK, ALT ROCK, PUNK, HEAVY ROCK, METAL, TRAD, WORLD, BALLRM, ELCTRO, GUIDE, USER... -
Page 8: Name
Memory Settings (LOOP) NAME Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the memory name. Turn the [4] knob to move the cursor to the position at which you want to enter a character. Turn the [3] knob to select a character. NAME Turn Jumps to the beginning of uppercase/lowercase characters, numbers or symbols... -
Page 9: System Settings (Menu)
System Settings (MENU) INPUT SETUP Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Turns phantom power on/off. MIC1 OFF, ON PHANTOM * Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser MIC2 microphones that require phantom power. These parameters set the gain for INST 1 and 2 to match that of the connected devices. INST1 GAIN INST Instruments such as guitars/bass guitars, keyboards, etc. - Page 10 System Settings (MENU) DYNAMICS Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the depth of the compressor that is applied to the audio input from the MIC 1 during loop recording. COMP OFF, 1–100 MIC1 When this is “OFF, ” no compressor effect is applied. (*1) Specifies the depth of the noise suppressor that is applied to the audio input from the MIC 1 0–40–100...
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Page 11: Output
System Settings (MENU) OUTPUT SETUP Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) These parameters select which output levels are adjusted using the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob. Adjusts the MASTER OUT and PHONES OUT. MASTER Adjusts the general output level (MASTER OUT) for MAIN/SUB 1/SUB 2. OUTPUT KNOB PHONES Adjusts the PHONES output level (PHONES OUT). - Page 12 System Settings (MENU) 9 INPUT/RHYTHM Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) MIC 1, 2 Sets whether to output the input and rhythm sounds from MIC 1, 2/INST 1, 2 to MAIN (ON) or INST 1 L, R not (OFF). MAIN (*4) OFF, Use the [1]–[4] knobs to move the cursor, and press the [1]–[4] knobs to switch between ON/ INST 2 L, R...
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Page 13: Mixer
System Settings (MENU) 9 MAIN L, MAIN R, SUB1 L, SUB1 R, SUB2 L, SUB2 R * When STEREO LINK (p. 11) is “ON, ” MAIN, SUB1 and SUB2 are shown. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) OFF, ON Turns equalizer on/off. LO GAIN -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low frequency range. -
Page 14: Ctl Func
System Settings (MENU) CTL FUNC PEDAL MODE1–3 PEDAL 7 PEDAL 8 PEDAL 9 PEDAL 1 PEDAL 2 PEDAL 3 PEDAL 4 PEDAL 5 PEDAL 6 9 PEDAL 1–9 Sets the function of the nine onboard switches. PUSH: Functions when the switch is pressed HOLD: Functions when the switch is held down CLICK:... - Page 15 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 OFF - - - No function is assigned. 7 TRK1–6 REC/PLAY1 PUSH REC/PLAY Switch between record/play/overdubbing for the specified track. 7 TRK1–6 REC/PLAY2 PUSH REC/PLAY Switch between record/play/overdubbing for the specified track. The specified track, long press the switch during playback or overdubbing to Undo, and long press HOLD UNDO (PLAY) the switch once again to Redo.
- Page 16 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 TRK1–6 MARK BACK1 Switches to the recording state set by the mark for the specified track. PUSH MARK BACK (p. 14) If a mark has not been set, the track switches to the post-recording state. 7 TRK1–6 MARK BACK2 Switches to the recording state set by the mark for the specified track.
- Page 17 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 CUR .TRK PLAY/STOP2 PUSH PLAY/STOP Switch between play/stop for the currently selected track. The currently selected track, long press the switch during recording or playback to Undo, and long press the switch once again to Redo. HOLD UNDO, CLEAR Long press the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
- Page 18 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 CUR .TRK TRACK EDIT PUSH TRACK EDIT Shows the TRACK screen for the currently selected track. 7 CUR .TRK TRACK FX PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the track FX on/off for the currently selected track. 7 CUR .TRK INC PUSH Switch the current track in the order of 1020...50..
- Page 19 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 RHYTHM START/STOP PUSH RHY START/STOP Switch the rhythm between start/stop. 7 RHYTHM START PUSH RHYTHM START Start playing the rhythm. 7 RHYTHM STOP PUSH RHYTHM STOP Stop playing the rhythm. 7 MEMORY INC PUSH Switch the memory in the order of 010020...990..
- Page 20 System Settings (MENU) CTL/EXP 9 CTL1–4 Specify the functions of the footswitch connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP 1 jack or the CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack. PUSH: Functions when the switch is pressed HOLD: Functions when the switch is held down CLICK: Functions when the switch is double-clicked Value...
- Page 21 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 TRK1–6 STOP5 PUSH STOP Stop record/play for the specified track. CLICK CLEAR Clear the specified track. 7 TRK1–6 CLEAR PUSH CLEAR Clear the specified track. 7 TRK1–6 REVERSE PUSH REVERSE Turn reverse play on/off for the specified track. 7 TRK1–6 UNDO/REDO PUSH UNDO...
- Page 22 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 CUR .TRK REC/PLAY4 PUSH REC/PLAY Switch between record/play/overdubbing for the currently selected track. The specified track, long press the switch during recording or playback to Undo, and long press the switch once again to Redo. HOLD UNDO, CLEAR Long press the switch during stopped, the track is cleared.
- Page 23 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 CUR .TRK MARK SET2 PUSH MARK SET (p. 14) Sets a mark at the overdubbing state for the currently selected track. HOLD MARK CLEAR (p. 14) Deletes the mark that was set for the currently selected track. 7 CUR .TRK MARK CLEAR PUSH MARK CLEAR...
- Page 24 System Settings (MENU) Value Explanation 7 INPUT FX CUR PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the input FX on/off for the currently selected. 7 TRACK FX PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the track FX on/off. 7 TRACK FX A–D PUSH FX ON/OFF Turn the track FX A–D on/off for the currently selected FX bank. 7 TRACK FX CUR PUSH FX ON/OFF...
- Page 25 System Settings (MENU) 9 EXP1, 2 Specify the functions of an expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP 1 jack or the CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) No function is assigned. TRK1–6 LEVEL1 Control the “PLAY LEVEL” (p. 2) of the specified track in the range of 0–200. Control the level of the specified track in the range of 0–”maximum value, ”...
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Page 26: Assign
System Settings (MENU) ASSIGN NOTE The ASSIGN settings are stored in memory . Execute the write operation to save these settings to each memory . ASSIGN1–16 Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) OFF, ON Specifies whether assignments will be used (ON/OFF). Specify the controller (source) that will control the target. - Page 27 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) CUR.TRK R.BACK Restores the currently selected track to how it was right after recording. CUR.TRK M.SET (p. 14) Sets a mark at the overdubbing state for the currently selected track. CUR.TRK M.CLEAR (p. 14) Deletes the mark that was set for the currently selected track.
- Page 28 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) IN FX CR TYPE Switches the type of the currently selected input FX. Switches the type of the currently selected input FX in order from “LPF”0“REVERSE IN FX CR TYP INC REVERB. ” Switches the type of the currently selected input FX in order from “REVERSE REVERB”0 IN FX CR TYP DEC “LPF.
- Page 29 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) T FX CR TYPE Switches the type of the currently selected track FX. T FX CR TYP INC Switches the type of the currently selected track FX in order from “LPF”0“VINYL FLICK. ” T FX CR TYP DEC Switches the type of the currently selected track FX in order from “VINYL FLICK”0“LPF.
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Page 30: Usb
For details on installation, refer to the following URL. AUDIO &https://www.boss.info/support/ These parameters set the output destination for the audio signal that’s inputted to the USB port of the RC-600 from your computer. LINE OUT Outputs the audio signal from the MAIN jacks (L/MONO, R) and PHONES jack (*7). -
Page 31: Midi
The priority order is MIDI > USB > internal clock. CLOCK The clock uses the tempo specified by the memory. INTERNAL Choose the “INTERNAL” setting if you don’t want to synchronize the RC-600 to an external device. SYNC MIDI Synchronize to the tempo from the MIDI IN connector. -
Page 32: Setup
System Settings (MENU) SETUP Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) CONTRAST 1–6–10 Adjusts the display contrast. Specifies the play screen that will be immediately after start-up. DISPLAY MODE MEMORY NUMBER TRACK STATUS LOOP TRACKS LOOP STATUS LOOP LEVEL INPUT FX TRACK FX LOOP, RHYTHM, BEAT, LOOP INDICAT Sets what the outer ring of the loop indicator should display. - Page 33 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Switches the switch operation (TOGGLE/MOMENT: p. 6) on/off for track FX A–D all at TR FX SW MODE once for the currently selected FX bank. RHYTHM LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the rhythm. RHYTHM VARI Switch the rhythm pattern variation.
- Page 34 System Settings (MENU) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) MIC1, 2 COMP MIC1, 2 NS Controls the respective parameters for INPUT and DYNAMICS. INST 1, 2 NS RHYTHM OUT Control “RHYTHM OUT” (p. 13) of MIXER. MAIN-L, R EQ SW Turn the equalizer on/off of MAIN. MAIN-L, R EQ LO G MAIN-L, R EQ HI G MAIN-L, R EQ LM F...
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Page 35: Factory Reset
System Settings (MENU) FACTORY RESET Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the settings that will be returned to their factory-set state. MEMORY Memory 01–99 FACTORY RESET SYSTEM System settings MEM+SYS Memory 01–99 and system settings... -
Page 36: Input Fx/Track Fx List
Input FX/Track FX List mark indicates parameters that can be controlled using the external expression pedal, when the functions of EXP1 or EXP2 (p. 25) in CTL/EXP of CTL FUNC are configured to control the input FX/track FX intensity. About step sequences This function changes the effects according to the settings of each step (maximum of 16 steps). - Page 37 Input FX/Track FX List FLANGER RING.MOD Produces a metallic resonance reminiscent of a jet airplane taking off and landing. Gives a metallic character to the sound, creating the impression that the sound is going out of focus. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value...
- Page 38 Input FX/Track FX List SLOW GEAR HRM MANUAL This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). Adds a harmony to match the value set for the “KEY. ” Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) These parameters select the type of harmony. Sets the effect’s sensitivity when SENS 0–50–100...
- Page 39 Input FX/Track FX List VOCODER PREAMP Vocoder sound that uses the audio input to modulate the sound of the track you Simulates the characteristics of a guitar amplifier. specify. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) JC-120, Sets the input or track (TRACK NATURAL CLEAN, 1–6) that will be used as the basis...
- Page 40 Input FX/Track FX List DYNAMICS AUTO PAN Makes the volume more consistent, and produces a more evenly balanced low- Cyclically varies the stereo position (panning) of the sound. frequency range. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) 4MEAS, 2MEAS, Sets the rate of change in the pan RATE...
- Page 41 Input FX/Track FX List DELAY VIBRATO Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound, giving the sound greater depth or creating This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. special effects. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) 4MEAS, 2MEAS, 1–200–2000 ms, ˇ–`...
- Page 42 Input FX/Track FX List MOD DELAY TWIST This is a delay with a pleasant chorus-type effect added to the delay repeats. Produces an aggressive sense of rotation. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) 1–200–2000 ms, ˇ–` Selects how the rotation should stop when the effect is Sets the delay time.
- Page 43 Input FX/Track FX List CHORUS GATE REVERB In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its and breadth.
- Page 44 Input FX/Track FX List Types available only for Track FX BEAT SCATTER The track will be scrubbed in time with the beat. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) TYPE P1–4 Sets the type of scrub playback. THRU, ª–¸–` LENGTH Sets the length of scrub playback. BEAT REPEAT Plays the track repeatedly in time with the beat.
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Page 45: Rhythm Pattern List
Rhythm Pattern List GENRE PATTERN BEAT GENRE PATTERN BEAT GENRE PATTERN BEAT SWING1 16BEAT1 SIDE STICK SWING2 16BEAT2 BOSSA SWING3 16BEAT3 BRUSH1 BRUSH2 SIDE STICK1 16BEAT4 CONGA 8BEAT SIDE STICK2 8BEAT R&B CONGA 16BEAT SIDE STICK3 SWING1 ACOUSTIC CONGA 4BEAT SHUFFLE1 SWING2 SOFT ROCK... - Page 46 14/8 2XBD2 ELCTRO08 15/8 15/8 2XBD3 5/4 BEAT USER SIMPLE BEAT (*1) 2XBD4 2XBD5 (*1) By using RC-600 Rhythm Converter you can TRAIN2 import rhythm patterns from your own SMF data. ROCKN ROLL TRAIN1 COUNTRY1 COUNTRY2 TRAD COUNTRY3 FOXTROT TRAD1...
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