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Boss RC-300 Loop Station Owner's Manual

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* 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 .
• Three-track recording allows a wide range of performance possibilities .
• You can input audio in stereo .
• 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 fi les) (p . 36) .
• You can apply an eff ect that is synchronized with the tempo of tracks while you play it back . You can use the EXP (expression) pedal to control
eff ects (p . 28) .
• Two RC-300 units can be synchronized after connecting them together using a MIDI cable (p . 39) .

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  • Page 1: 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 .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Turning On the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Synchronizing the Tempo of Two RC-300 Units (MIDI Sync) 21 Setting the Overdubbing Method (Overdubbing Mode) .
  • Page 3 System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Top Panel Name Explanation Page MASTER Adjusts the volume of the entire RC-300 (MAIN OUTPUT jacks) . MASTER [LEVEL] knob * The MASTER [LEVEL] knob does not aff ect the SUB OUTPUT jacks or USB audio . TRACK p . 17 TRACK [1]–[3] sliders...
  • Page 5 Explanation Page MEMORY 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 number Phrase memory name Phrase memory name p .

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections

    SUB OUTPUT jacks (p . 24) . You can play sounds from your computer through the RC-300 via USB Connect these jacks to your mixer or other equip- audio (p . 36) . ment . The sound of a specifi c track, the audio...

  • Page 7: Turning On The Power

    . However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction . 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. • While recording/overdubbing/playing back •...

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Rc-300

    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 .

  • Page 9: Basic Editing Procedure

    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 .

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Using the pedals to select phrase memories or LOOP FX ( Pedal Function mode) 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 .

  • Page 11: Overdubbing

    Basic Operation Overdubbing Loop Playback Layer your performances while the track plays as a Play back track as loops . loop . Pressing the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal switches the unit to Pressing the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal switches the unit overdubbing . to playback . •...

  • Page 12: Cancelling A Recording/Overdubbing (Undo/Redo/Track Clear)

    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 specifi ed, you can record at an accurate tempo . For details, refer to “About Rhythm” (p . 25) .

  • Page 13: Recording On A Single Track

    Basic Operation Recording on a Single Track With this method, you’ll overdub all of the sounds on track 1 . When two measures have ended, press the track 1 [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal to loop the sound at that Press the track 1 [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal point .

  • Page 14: Saving A Phrase Memory

    Saving a Phrase Memory Saving a Phrase Memory ( Write) Copying a Track from Another Phrase Memory ( Track Copy) If you select a diff erent 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 .

  • Page 15: Exchanging Phrase Memories

    Saving a Phrase Memory Exchanging Phrase Memories Deleting a Phrase Memory ( Initialize) You can exchange phrase memories with one another, rearranging the phrase memories . This operation erases a phrase memory and initializes its settings . Select an exchange-source phrase memory . * This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 90–99).

  • Page 16: Settings For Each Track

    Synchronizing the Tempo (Tempo Sync) Each track saves the tempo at which that track was recorded . This is The RC-300 lets you specify the playback method independently for called the “original tempo” (p . 19) of the track . The phrase memory each track .

  • Page 17: Settings For Each Track

    Settings for Each Track Settings for Each Track Here you can specify the playback method and other settings individually for each track . First press the [EDIT] button of the track that you want to edit . For details, refer to “Basic Editing Procedure” (p . 9) . Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Recording Level Of The Tracks

    Settings for Each Track Parameter Value Explanation Adjusting the recording level of the Tracks ( Recording Level) Track1:Rec 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 that of the recording will be identical .

  • Page 19: Assigning A Track's Output Jacks (Output Select)

    Settings for Each Track Parameter Value Explanation Assigning a Track’s Output Jacks ( Output Select) Track1: Output 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 . g “Using the Same Output Jacks for All Phrase Memories (Input/Track 1, 2, 3/Rhythm Output)”...

  • Page 20: Phrase Memory Settings

    Phrase Memory Settings Here you can make settings that apply to the entire phrase memory . First press the [MEMORY EDIT] button . For details, refer to “Basic Editing Procedure” (p . 9) . Parameter Value Explanation Naming Phrase Memories ( Memory Names) Memory: Name INIT MEMORY You can give names to phrase memories (memory names) using up to 16 characters .

  • Page 21: Synchronizing The Tempo Of Two Rc-300 Units (Midi 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 .

  • Page 22: Simultaneously Starting Recording When Sounds Are

    Memory: Single Tr 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 .

  • Page 23: Assigning The Function Of Pedals And External Controllers

    Assigning the Function of Pedals and External Controllers (Assign) For each phrase memory, you can assign the function of the RC-300’s pedals and any connected external pedals (EXP pedals, foot switches: p . 24) . You can also make assignments for control change messages received from an external MIDI device (e .g ., FC-300) .

  • Page 24: Specifying The Type Of Operation (Source Mode)

    The pedals will switch the LOOP FX type . Assign6 CTL4 PEDAL FX TYPE DEC All tracks can be simultaneously played/stopped upon reception of Assign7 SYNC START/STOP ALL PLAY/STOP ALL START/STOP messages from the master RC-300 unit (p . 39) . Assign8...

  • Page 25: About Rhythm

    Setting the tempo 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 . ”...

  • Page 26: Playing A Count-In For Playback (Playback Count-In)

    You can make the rhythm sound stop when the fi rst 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) .
  • Page 27 About Rhythm Rhythm pattern list g.03-100-Guide Beat Pattern Beat Pattern Beat Pattern Beat Pattern Simple Beat 1–4 Simple Beat 1–7 Simple Beat 1–6 Simple Beat 1–6 Shu e 1–2 Groove Beat 1–2 Groove Beat 1–3 Groove Beat 1–3 Hi-Hat 1–2 Shu e Bossa Feel Bossa Feel...

  • Page 28: Using Loop Fx

    Using LOOP FX You can apply an eff ect to the sound of each track . This eff ect is called a “LOOP FX . ” The eff ect will be applied in synchronization with the phrase memory tempo . Turning LOOP FX On/Off...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Loop Fx Category And Type

    Using pedals to select a LOOP FX ( Pedal Function mode) 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 .
  • Page 30 Using LOOP FX TRANSPOSE setting SLICER settings Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Specify the amount of transposi- FX:Transpose FX:Mode Selects the slice pattern used to tion in semitone units that will P01–P10 cut the sound . occur when the effect is on . -12–+12 With a setting of +12, the pitch 0–100,...
  • Page 31 . This is a unique overdrive that FILTER settings BLUES OD faithfully reproduces the nuances of picking . The sound of the BOSS OD-1 . It OD-1 produces sweet, mild distortion . Parameter Value Explanation WARM OD A warm overdrive .

  • Page 32: System Settings (Settings For The Entire Rc-300)

    Adjusting the Display’s Brightness (LCD Contrast) Sys: LCD Contrast In some locations where the RC-300 is set up, you may fi nd that the display is diffi cult 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) .

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Auto Recording Sensitivity (Trigger Level)

    Normally, the settings determining which jacks are used in outputting input sounds, tracks, and rhythm sounds are stored in each phrase memory, but you can select, as a setting aff ecting the RC-300 overall, to have all of these use MEMORY the same output at all times .

  • Page 34: Midi-Related Settings

    System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-300) MIDI-Related Settings Here you can make settings for using the RC-300 connected with an external MIDI device or with a second RC-300 unit . Reference For details on MIDI, refer to “Connecting an External MIDI Device or Another RC-300 Unit” (p . 38) .

  • Page 35: Usb-Related Settings

    This specifi es 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 fi rst install the USB driver in your computer . Refer to “Installing the USB driver” (p . 36) .

  • Page 36: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb

    USB audio . For details, refer to “USB-Related Settings” (p . USB mass storage 35) . USB audio fl ow You can back up RC-300 tracks (WAV fi les) to your computer or load WAV fi les from your computer to the RC-300 . RC-300 USB audio...
  • Page 37 (Beat: p . 25) for that phrase memory and then save the phrase memory before importing the fi le . • The RC-300 will assume that you’ve recorded “1, 2, 4, 8, 16 . . . In the case of 2 measures…Tempo: 70 In the case of 2 measures…Tempo: 70...

  • Page 38: Connecting An External Midi Device Or Another Rc-300 Unit

    Transmit a control change perform using the EXP pedal or externally By selecting a control change as the Assign Target (p . 23), you can use the RC-300’s [EXP 1] pedal, connected foot switch can be output in or an external EXP pedal or external foot switch (connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP 2 jack or CTL 3,...

  • Page 39: Controlling The Rc-300 From An External Midi Device

    RC-300 (Master unit) RC-300 (Slave unit) • 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 .

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Expression Pedal

    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 fi nd the pedal exhibiting problems, such as “if you’re unable to obtain the minimum value or the maximum value, ”...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    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 .) Can’t synchronize via MIDI...

  • Page 42: Error Message List

    USB mass storage mode (e .g ., when writing Data Damaged! 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 .

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Data Format: WAV (44 .1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo) MIDI connectors (IN/OUT/THRU) Transpose * MIDI synchronization is possible with other RC-300 Flanger devices or when RC-300 is set to master . Phaser DC IN jack (DC 9 V) Power Supply DC 9 V (AC adaptor)

  • Page 44: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The speci c meaning of the symbol is user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle. In should the unit be used improperly.

  • Page 45: Important Notes

    Roland Corporation . different, water droplets (condensation) may • Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize • BOSS and Loop Station are either registered form inside the unit . Damage or malfunction said content for the creating, performing, recording...

  • Page 46: Index

    Index AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Initialize .

  • Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity

    For China For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement 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 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
  • Page 48 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. TAIWAN ECUADOR RUSSIA OMAN AFRICA EUROPE ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE Mas Musika Roland Music LLC TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C. Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6 Malatan House No.1 CO., LTD.

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