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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manuale dell'utente Manual del usuario Manual do proprietário Gebruikershandleiding...
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Page 2: Main Features
Welcome to the Loop Station! The RC-30 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 3: Table Of Contents
Setting the Time Signature ..... • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, • BOSS and Loop Station are either registered trademarks or or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a... -
Page 4: Installing Batteries
Installing Batteries Insert the included batteries as shown in the diagram, being careful to observe the correct polarity. • Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or a battery charger can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger. -
Page 5: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Name Explanation Page LOOP FX [TYPE] button Selects the LOOP FX type. p. 14 [ON/OFF] button Turns LOOP FX on/off. TRACK 1/2 [TRACK 1]/ Adjust the volume of the phrase playback for each track. [TRACK 2] slider p. 8 Light when tracks 1/2 are in recording or playback mode. - Page 6 Panel Descriptions Name Explanation Page RHYTHM [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob This adjusts the volume level of the rhythm sound. [TYPE] button Specifies the rhythm type. p. 12 [ON/OFF] button This button turns the rhythm sound on/off. [TAP TEMPO] button Press this button at the desired timing to set the tempo. Adjusts the input level from the MIC IN jack.
- Page 7 The power will be on if a plug is inserted only the INPUT L jack if in the OUTPUT L jack. Remove the plug when you’re using a monaural you’re not using the RC-30. source. Adjusting the microphone level MIC IN jack Connect a microphone.
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Page 8: Turning On The Power
Doing so may damage the headphones. required before the unit will operate normally. Caution when turning off the power While the RC-30 is in the following states, you must never turn off the power (i.e., disconnect the plug from the OUTPUT L jack). -
Page 9: Basic Operation
Basic Operation To perform recording, overdubbing, and playback, press the left pedal as shown in the diagram. Recording Selecting a Phrase Memory Record your guitar or bass Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select a phrase memory performance, or the sound from an audio player connected to the AUX (1–99). -
Page 10: One-Shot Playback
Basic Operation Overdubbing Loop Playback Layer your performances while the Play back phrases as loops. phrase plays as a loop. Pressing the left pedal switches the Pressing the left pedal switches the unit to overdubbing. unit to playback. • You can Undo and Redo (p. 11). • To use the Memory Shift function, press the [ ] / [ ] buttons while a phrase is playing;... -
Page 11: Saving A Phrase
Basic Operation Saving a Phrase Deleting a Phrase * This device contains demo phrases (90–99). Once If you select a different phrase memory or turn off the you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please power after recording or overdubbing, the phrase you recorded will be lost. -
Page 12: Cancelling An Overdub
Recording will begin the instant you recording press the left pedal. (Undo/Redo/Track Clear) The REC indicator will blink rapidly, and the RC-30 will enter recording- Auto You can Undo/Redo by holding down the left pedal for two standby mode. When you begin recording seconds or longer. -
Page 13: About Rhythm
Alternatively, you can set the tempo by pressing the right pedal repeatedly while stopped. • If the RC-30 is stopped, the rhythm ([RHYTHM ON/ OFF] button) will turn on after you set the tempo. * You can only change the tempo of phrases that have been saved in phrase memory. -
Page 14: Setting The Time Signature
The display will indicate “ ” or “ ”; the RC-30 is now in time signature selection mode. Regardless of the timing at which you press the pedal to end recording, the length of the phrase 2. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the... -
Page 15: Using Loop Fx
Connecting to Your Computer via USB 1. Turn on the RC-30’s power (insert a plug You can connect the RC-30 to your computer via a com- mercially available USB cable, and back up RC-30 phrases into the OUTPUT L jack). - Page 16 * Performing this operation will erase all phrases that On the desktop, right-click (or [Control] + click) the are currently saved in the RC-30. Be sure to make a USB drive icon, and then click “Remove BOSS_RC-30. ” backup before you proceed.
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Page 17: Connecting To An External Footswitch
Connecting to an External Footswitch Connect your foot switch to the FOOT SW jack as shown in the illustration, and set its POLARITY switch. Cable: Stereo 1/4” phone type fg 1/4” phone type x 2 Cable: Stereo 1/4” phone type fg Stereo 1/4”... -
Page 18: Other Settings
1. While holding down the [TAP TEMPO] OUTPUT L jack. button, turn on the power (insert a plug * The RC-30 will not enter sleep mode if there is a into the OUTPUT L jack). phrase that has not been saved. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
This WAV file is unplayable. Check the format of the WAV file. p. 14 Further overdubbing is not possible. Re-save the phrase. p. 10 Internal memory must be formatted. Format the RC-30’s internal memory. p. 17 The RC-30 has malfunctioned. Contact your dealer. -
Page 20: Other Display Indications
Troubleshooting Other Display Indications Display Explanation Page Display Explanation Page Phrase memory number Normal recording 1–99 p. 8 Phrase memory containing data Auto recording p. 11 (dot) One-shot phrase on track 1 only Count-in recording One-shot phrase on track 2 only p. -
Page 21: Specifications
Specifications BOSS RC-30 DUAL TRACK LOOPER: Loop Station MIC IN: -40 dBu (variable) 173 (W) x 158 (D) x 57 (H) mm Nominal Input INST IN: -20 dBu Dimensions Level 6-13/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) AUX IN: -10 dBu...
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