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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2: Memory Settings
Memory Settings TRACK 1, 2 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 Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies whether the beginning of the track 1 and track 2 phrases are aligned for loop playback (ON), or whether they loop-play at the length of their respective phrases (OFF). Retriggers at the beginning of the Playback will repeat at the length first-recorded phrase.
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Page 4: Memory
AUTO REC When you press the [REC/PLAY] switch, the REC/PLAY indicator will blink rapidly, and the RC-500 will enter recording-standby mode. When you begin playing, the REC/PLAY indicator will light and recording will start. Specifies the input sensitivity at which auto record starts. Recording will start when the A.REC SENS... -
Page 5: Play
Memory Settings PLAY Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies whether tracks 1 and 2 play back simultaneously. MULTI: Track 1 Track 2 SINGLE: Track 1 Stops when the other track Track 2 starts playing. PLAY MODE Play back all tracks. MULTI * To ensure that playback always takes place from the beginning of the phrase, you need to set LOOP.S (p. -
Page 6: Rhythm
Memory Settings RHYTHM * You can access the rhythm setting screen by long-pressing the RHYTHM [ON/OFF] button. 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. -
Page 7: Ctl
Memory Settings Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specify the functions of the [REC/PLAY] switch (PDL1), [STOP] switch (PDL2), [TRACK SELECT] switch (PDL3), and a footswitch connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack. No function is assigned. Switch between record/play/overdubbing for track 1 or 2. T1, T2 REC/PLY Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during playback or overdubbing to Undo, long press the switch once again to Redo. - Page 8 Memory Settings Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Stop record/play for the currently selected track. Specify the tempo (tap tempo) by pressing the switch several times at the desired interval while CUR STP(T/C stopped. Long press (two seconds or longer) the switch during stopped, the track is cleared. CUR CLEAR Clear the currently selected track.
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Page 9: Assign1-8
Memory Settings ASSIGN1–8 Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) ASSIGN1–8 OFF, ON Specifies whether assignments will be used (ON/OFF). specify the controller (source) that will control the target. PEDAL1 [REC/PLAY] switch PEDAL2 [STOP] switch PEDAL3 [TRACK SELECT] switch EXP PEDAL An Expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack CTL1 PEDAL A footswitch (CTL1, CTL2) connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack CTL2 PEDAL... - Page 10 Memory Settings Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) CUR OUTPUT Control “OUTPUT” for the currently selected track. UNDO/REDO Allows you to undo/redo the last recording or overdubbing of a track. ALL START Simultaneously start play for tracks 1 and 2. TAP TEMPO Press the switch several times at the desired interval to specify the tempo.
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Page 11: Name
Memory Settings Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Control the level in the range of 0–”maximum value, ” with the “LEVEL” setting of memory as the MEMORY LEV2 maximum value. TARGET CC #1–31 Transmit a control change message of the specified controller number from the MIDI OUT connector. -
Page 12: Settings For The Entire Rc-500
Settings for the Entire RC-500 System Settings (SETUP) GENERAL Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) DISP CONT 1–5–10 Adjusts the display contrast. Specify what is shown in the screen during recording, playback, and overdubbing. STATUS Show “REC” during recording, “PLAY” during playback, and “DUB” during overdubbing... -
Page 13: Midi
The priority order is MIDI>USB>internal clock. SYNC CLOCK The clock uses the tempo specified by the memory. INTERNAL Choose the “INTERNAL” setting if you don’t want to synchronize the RC-500 to an external device. Synchronize to the tempo from the USB port. MIDI Synchronize to the tempo from the MIDI IN connector. -
Page 14: Input/Output Settings (Input)
Output from the OUTPUT A/MONO jack. RHYTHM OUT-B Output from the OUTPUT B jack. With the “LOOP” setting, RC-500 drum sounds played by note messages from an external LOOP MIDI device can be output to a track and recorded. No output.
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