BOSS RC-600 Loop Station Owner’s Manual

BOSS RC-600Loop Station

Product Information

The RC-600 is a versatile unit designed for music playback and control. It offers various features and settings that enhance the user experience. The unit comes with an Owner’s Manual and a Parameter Guide for reference.

How the RC-600 Is Organized

The RC-600 is organized into different sections, including:

• Saving a Memory
• Erasing Data from a Memory
• System Settings
• Connecting to a Computer via USB
• Backing Up or Recovering Data

Parameter Guide

To obtain the Parameter Guide:

1. Visit the following URL on your computer: https://www.boss.info/manuals/
2. Choose RC-600 as the product name.

Product Usage Instructions

Using the Unit Safely

Before using the RC-600, it is important to read and understand the safety instructions provided in the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 2). Keep these documents accessible for future reference.

Concerning the Auto Off Function

The RC-600 has an Auto Off function that automatically turns off the power after a certain period of inactivity. If you prefer to disable this function, refer to page 19 of the Owner’s Manual for instructions.

Using the Correct Voltage and Power Cord

Ensure that you use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Using other AC adaptors may result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. Additionally, use only the attached power cord and avoid using it with other devices.

Handling the Ground Terminal

If you need to remove the screw from the ground terminal, make sure to replace it securely and avoid leaving it where it could be swallowed by small children. Always fasten the screw firmly to prevent it from coming loose.

Precautions for Phantom Power Supply

When connecting devices other than condenser microphones that require phantom power, ensure that the phantom power is turned off. Supplying phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require it can cause damage.
Refer to the microphone’s manual for specifications and verify compatibility. The RC-600’s phantom power is 48 V DC, 10 mA Max.

Owner’s Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How the RC-600 Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Phantom Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Switching Between Play Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adjusting the Input/Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pedal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Creating a Loop Phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recording on a Single Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recording on Multiple Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Record While Listening to the Rhythm Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sounding a Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting the Tempo of Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the Input FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Saving a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Saving a Memory (WRITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Erasing Data from a Memory (CLEAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Editing a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Editing the Settings of a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Editing the Track Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Editing the Rhythm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Changing How the Rhythm Starts and Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Editing the Input FX/Track FX Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

System Settings (MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Backing Up or Recovering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Controlling Devices via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RC-600 . . . . . . . . . . 21 Controlling the RC-600 from an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . 22 Connecting Two RC-600 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . 25 Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the RC-600.
Parameter Guide (download from the Web)
This explains all of the parameters of the RC-600.

To obtain the Parameter Guide 1 . Enter the following URL on your computer.
https://www .boss .info/manuals/
2 . Choose “RC-600” as the product name.

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 2)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2021 Roland Corporation

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING
Concerning the Auto Off function
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (AUTO OFF function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the AUTO OFF function (p. 19).

WARNING
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage
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.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

CAUTION
Handle the ground terminal carefully
If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidentally be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.
Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply
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 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

• Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• When disposing of the packing carton or cushioning material in which this unit was packed, you must observe the waste disposal regulations that apply to your locality.
• Use only the specified expression pedal (FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, and Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

Intellectual Property Right

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• 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 permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) 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.

• This product contains eParts integrated software platform of eSOL Co., Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.

• This Product uses the Source Code of T-Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).

• This product includes third party open source software. Copyright © 2009-2019 ARM Limited. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
  Copyright © 2016, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
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• Roland, BOSS, and LOOP STATION are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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How the RC-600 Is Organized

Memory 99

Memory 01 Input FX
Banks A­D FX

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Rhythm

System settings

Track FX
Banks A­D FX

Track
Tracks are used for recording and playing back audio from a microphone or a musical instrument. You can combine tracks 1­6 when using this unit.

Memory
The settings for tracks 1­6 together with the input FX/track FX and rhythm are collectively called a “memory”. You can store up to 99 memories with this unit.

Input FX, Track FX
Effects that are applied to the input audio are called “input FX”, and effects that are applied to the tracks are called “track FX”. You can register 16 input/track FX (4 banks x 4 types) to the buttons and use them.

System settings
Settings that are common to the RC-600 overall such as the display contrast, USB and MIDI settings are called “system settings”.

Rhythm
In addition to playing back tracks 1­6, you can also play rhythms with this unit. You can record while listening to a rhythm at the tempo you specify.

“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 “overdubbning”.

3

Getting Ready

Top Panel

2

1

4

5

3

6

1
[OUTPUT LEVEL] knob Adjusts the volume of the RC-600.
Display Shows various information of the RC-600.
[1]­[4] knobs Use these knobs to set the parameter values shown in the screen.
[1] [2] [3] [4] 5 To change a value in larger steps, turn a knob while pressing it. 5 For some parameters, you must press the knob to edit the
value.
2
[MENU] button This button gives you access to the overall system settings and USB/MIDI settings of the RC-600.
[LOOP] button Press this button to edit a memory. Use this to configure the settings for tracks 1­6, settings related to loop playback/recording and so on, input FX/track FX settings, rhythm settings and the memory name.
[RHYTHM] button Each time you press the button, the rhythm switches on (lit)/off (unlit)/standby (blink).
[TAP TEMPO] button Set the tempo by pressing this button at the desired interval (tap tempo). When doing this, the tempo is shown on the screen. Long- press the button to return to the previous tempo.

3
[EXIT] button Press to return to the previous screen.
[ENTER] button Press to confirm an operation.
5 If you press the [ENTER] button while the play screen is shown, the screen switches to the MIXER screen (p. 8).
5 By pressing the [EXIT] button and [ENTER] button simultaneously, you can save a memory (write) or erase (clear) memory data.
PAGE [K] [J] buttons Use these buttons to move the cursor and switch between pages. If you press these buttons while the play screen is shown, you can switch between variations of the play screen.
LOCK function In the play screen, press the PAGE [K] [J] buttons simultaneously to turn the lock function on, so that the [1]­[4] knobs are disabled. This lets you prevent the settings from being changed inadvertently. The Lock function turns off when you press the two buttons simultaneously once again.
4
Loop indicators Indicates the track’s status and loop position.

4

Getting Ready

5

[TRACK SELECT] switch/indicator

Switches between tracks 1­3 and 4­6.

Indicator Explanation

Lit white Tracks 1­3

Lit red

Tracks 4­6

When you hold down the [TRACK SELECT] switch, the indicator lights up blue, and the switches on this unit change their functions.

[UNDO/REDO] switch/indicator

Press the switch during playback or overdubbing to cancel the recording or the last overdubbing (Undo).
Press the switch once again to cancel the Undo (Redo).

Indicator Lit green Lit red Unlit

Explanation Undo available Redo available Undo/redo not available

TRACK SELECT indicator: when lit blue
The [UNDO/REDO] switch/indicator functions as the [HALF SPEED] switch/indicator. This is used to switch between playback speeds for the currently selected track (current track).

Indicator Lit Unlit

Explanation 1/2 playback speed Normal playback speed

MEMO
The track that is currently selected (currently the target of operations) is called the “current track”.

[ALL START/STOP] switch/indicator
This makes all tracks start (play back) at the same time. If you press this button when the tracks are currently playing back or recording, all tracks stop.

TRACK SELECT indicator: when lit blue
The [ALL START/STOP] switch/indicator functions as the [REVERSE] switch/indicator. This is used to switch between normal and reverse playback for the currently selected track (current track).

Indicator Lit Unlit

Explanation Reverse playback Normal playback

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[REC/PLAY] 1­6 switches/indicators

Switches between recording, playback, and overdubbing.

For an empty phrase: Recording0Playback0Overdubbing

For a phrase that contains data: Playback0Overdubbing

Indicator Lit blue Lit red Lit green Lit yellow Lit white

Explanation
No phrase Recording Playing Overdubbing Stopping (phrase exists)

[STOP] 1­6 switches/indicators

Stops the track that is currently recording/playing/overdubbing.

If you long-press the switch (two seconds or longer), the track is cleared.

Indicator Explanation

Lit blue

No phrase

Lit white Phrase exists

TRACK SELECT indicator: when lit blue
These function as the INPUT [A]­[C] switches/indicators and the TRACK [A]­[C] switches/indicators.

INPUT [A]­[C] switches/indicators
Switches the effects A­C in the currently selected input FX bank on/off.

TRACK [A]­[C] switches/indicators
Switches the effects A­C in the currently selected track FX bank on/ off.

Indicator Lit red Lit pink Unlit

Explanation Effect: on Indicates the effect you can currently operate/edit (effect: on). Effect: off

5

Getting Ready
Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)
To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

Pin assignment MIC IN 1, 2 connectors

2: HOT

1: GND

7

3: COLD

8

9

10

11

Ground terminal
Connect this to an external earth or ground. Connect this if necessary.

To AC outlet

7
MIC IN 1, 2 connectors Connect your microphone(s) here. * If you’re using a condenser mic that requires phantom power, turn on this unit’s phantom power.
INST IN 1, 2 jacks (L/MONO, R) Connect your guitar/bass, effect units, keyboards and other instruments to these jacks.
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MAIN OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R) SUB OUTPUT 1, 2 jacks (L/MONO, R) Connect these jacks to your amp, monitor speakers or mixer.
MEMO You can set the MAIN/SUB jacks as parallel output jacks (mono output x 6) that individually output the sounds from each track. & “Parameter Guide” (PDF)
PHONES jack Connect your headphones here.
MEMO You can configure this unit to let you listen to only the audio you specify in headphones. & “Parameter Guide” (PDF)

9 CTL/EXP
CTL 1, 2/EXP 1 jack and CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack You can connect an expression pedal or footswitches (sold separately) to these jacks, for controlling a variety of functions. Use only the specified expression pedal (FV-500H, FV- 500L, EV30, and Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
10
MIDI OUT, MIDI IN connectors Connect an external MIDI device here. This lets you control an external MIDI device from this unit via MIDI.
11
USB port Connect your computer using a commercially available USB cable that supports USB 2.0. You can connect your computer here and use it to back up or recover data. You can also use USB audio to play the sound from your computer through this unit, and use USB MIDI to synchronize the tempo of this unit with the DAW software on your computer.
[POWER] switch Turns the power on/off.
DC IN jack Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack. Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSB-1U), connected to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

6

Getting Ready

Connecting footswitches
Connect one or more footswitches and set their mode/polarity switches by referring to the illustrations below.

FS-5U x 2 Stereo 1/4″ phone type
1/4″ phone type x 2

TIP

RING

CTL 1 CTL 2

FS-5U x 1 1/4″ phone type 1/4″ phone type
CTL 1

FS-6 Stereo 1/4″ phone type Stereo 1/4″ phone type

FS-7 Stereo 1/4″ phone type Stereo 1/4″ phone type

Mode/Polarity switch FS-5U
FS-6

CTL 2 CTL 1

CTL 2 FS-7
CTL 1

Turning the Power On/Off
Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the Power On Turn on the power in the following order: this unit ([POWER] switch: ON) 0 connected devices 0 amplifier.
Turning the Power Off Turn off the power in the following order: amplifier 0 connected devices 0 this unit ([POWER] switch: OFF).

Phantom Power Settings
If you’re using a condenser mic that requires phantom power, use the settings below to turn on this unit’s phantom power.
1 . Press the [MENU] button.
2 . Press the [1] (INPUT) knob.

The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (AUTO OFF function).
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the AUTO OFF function (p. 19).
5 Unsaved data is lost when the power turns off. Before turning the power off, save the data that you want to keep (p. 13).
5 To restore power, turn the power on again.

3 . Press the [1] (SETUP) knob.
4 . Turn the [1] (MIC1)/[2] (MIC2) knobs to set PHANTOM to “ON”.
5 . Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen (p. 8).
NOTE Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power.

7

Getting Ready

Switching Between Play Screens

The screen that appears after you turn on the power is called the “play screen”.

Memory number Memory name

[1] [2] [3] [4]

Parameters to set using the [1]­[4] knobs

Icon

Explanation

Tempo

Phantom power for MIC 1, 2 connectors is on (off when not displayed)

Knob lock function is on (off when not displayed)

Press the PAGE [K] or [J] button while the play screen is shown to switch between variations of the play screen.

(1) MEMORY NUMBER
(2) TRACK STATUS
Loop track status is shown with an icon

(3) LOOP TRACKS
Displays the track status + progress during playback
(4) LOOP STATUS
Indicates the status of the tracks

(6) INPUT FX
Indicates the input FX status
On Off
A BC D
(7) TRACK FX
Indicates the track FX status

Icon Explanation Recording, playing back, overdubbing Stopped (phrase exists) No phrase Current track

(5) LOOP LEVEL
Volume of each track is shown by the level meters

• You can change which play screen is shown on startup.
  & “Parameter Guide” (PDF)

Adjusting the Input/Output Level
Press the [ENTER] button while the play screen is shown to display the MIXER screen, where you can check the input/output levels for each jack and connector. Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between pages, and turn the [1]­[4] knobs to adjust the respective input/output levels.
Switches the page

[J] [J] [K] [K]

Mute: On

Peak indicator

Scale

5 Adjust the levels so that the peak indicator on the level meter matches the scale shown in the illustration. 5 For the inputs, push the [1]­[4] knobs to mute the sound. 5 Use the MASTER OUT to adjust the levels of the MAIN OUTPUT, SUB OUTPUT 1 and SUB OUTPUT 2. The [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob is
configured to adjust the levels as well by factory default. The jacks and connectors shown in the MIXER screen may change, depending on the stereo link settings.

Stereo link ON OFF

Explanation The MIC 1, 2 and L/R channels are shown as a single connector. The MIC 1, 2 and L/R channels are shown separately.

• For details on stereo link, refer to the “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

8

Getting Ready

Pedal Mode
In Pedal mode, you can assign the functions you like to the nine switches on this unit as a set. This lets you efficiently operate switches such as record, playback and overdubbing.
5 Pedal mode features three separate modes, and you can switch between these three modes as sets. 5 You can also assign the function for selecting modes 1­3 to a switch you like. 5 The settings for modes 1­3 can be saved in memory, letting you use different settings for each pedal mode in memory.
Examples of settings

(1)
These are the basic (factory default) settings of the RC-600.

PEDAL MODE (Track select)

Tracks 1­3 Tracks 4­6

REC/PLAY

STOP

REC/PLAY

STOP

REC/PLAY

STOP

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

REC/PLAY

STOP

REC/PLAY

STOP

REC/PLAY

STOP

Track 4

Track 5

Track 6

(2)
These are the settings for quickly selecting a desired track.

CUR.TRK NUM (Track 4)

CUR.TRK NUM (Track 5)

CUR.TRK NUM (Track 6)

REC/PLAY

STOP

Track 1­6

TAP TEMPO

CUR.TRK NUM (Track 1)

CUR.TRK NUM (Track 2)

CUR.TRK NUM (Track 3)

Track select

Pedal mode settings
Make the Pedal mode settings by selecting the “PEDAL MODE1″­”PEDAL MODE3” parameters from “CTL FUNC” on the MENU screen (p. 18). For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

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Creating a Loop Phrase
Recording on a Single Track
Here’s how to record and overdub on track 1.
Getting ready to record
1 . Connect your guitar or mic. 2 . Adjusts the input/output level (p. 8). 3 . Use the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the overall
volume of the RC-600.
4 . On the play screen, turn the [1] (MEMORY) knob to select a memory.

5 . Press the [TRACK SELECT] switch to the tracks 1­3.

Indicator Lit white Lit red

Explanation Tracks 1­3 Tracks 4­6

Recording
1 . Press the [REC/PLAY] 1 switch to start recording. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit red.
2 . Play your guitar or vocalize into your mic to input audio.
% Playback
1 . Press the [REC/PLAY] 1 switch. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit green. The recorded phrase plays as a loop.

% Overdubbing

1 . Press the [REC/PLAY] 1 switch to start overdubbing. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit yellow.

2 . Overdub-record your performance (audio) onto the phrase that’s playing as a loop.
% Playback

%$

Repeat as many times as necessary.

Overdubbing

:

Stopping

1 . Press the [STOP] 1 switch. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit white.
If you want to keep the recorded phrase, save it in a memory (p. 13).

Undo/Redo

Press the [UNDO/REDO] switch during playback or overdubbing to Undo.
Press the switch once again to Redo.

Indicator Lit green Lit red Unlit

Explanation Undo available Redo available Undo/redo not available

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Creating a Loop Phrase

Recording on Multiple Tracks

You can use multiple tracks to create a single loop phrase. This shows you how to record the tracks in ascending order (track 1 0 track 2 0 … track 6).

Track 1 Track 1 Track 1 Track 1 Track 2 Track 2

Press the [TRACK SELECT] switch to the tracks 1­3. The TRACK SELECT indicator is lit white.
% Recording
1 . Press the [REC/PLAY] 1 switch to start recording. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit red.
2 . Play your guitar or vocalize into your mic to input audio.
% Playback
1 . Press the [REC/PLAY] 1 switch. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit green. The recorded phrase plays as a loop.
Repeat as many times as
%$ necessary. Overdubbing
1 . Press the [REC/PLAY] 1 switch to start overdubbing. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit yellow.
2 . Overdub-record your performance (audio) onto the phrase that’s playing as a loop.
: Playback
Press the [REC/PLAY] 1 switch.
% Recording
1 . Press the [REC/PLAY] 2 switch to start recording. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit red.
2 . Play your guitar or vocalize into your mic to input audio.
% Playback
1 . Press the [REC/PLAY] 2 switch. The REC/PLAY indicator is lit green. The recorded phrase plays as a loop.

Track 2 Track 2

Overdubbing
Repeat as many times as
%$ necessary. Playback

Press the [REC/PLAY] 2 switch.

% Track 3

As with track 2, record/playback/overdub tracks.

%

Press the [TRACK SELECT] switch to the tracks 4­6.
The TRACK SELECT indicator is lit red.

% Track 4­6
As with track 2, record/playback/overdub tracks 40 5 0 6 in ascending order.
: Stopping
1 . Press the [ALL START/STOP] button. The ALL START/STOP indicator is go dark. If you want to keep the recorded phrase, save it in a memory (p. 13).

Undo/Redo

Press the [UNDO/REDO] switch during playback or overdubbing to Undo.
Press the switch once again to Redo.

Indicator Lit green Lit red Unlit

Explanation Undo available Redo available Undo/redo not available

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Creating a Loop Phrase

Record While Listening to the Rhythm Sound
In addition to the track, the RC-600 can also play a “Rhythm”. You can record while sounding a rhythm at the tempo you specify.

Using the Input FX
You can apply input FX to the input sound.

Sounding a Rhythm
1 . Press the [RHYTHM] button.
The rhythm switches on (lit)/off (unlit)/ready to play rhythm (blink) each time you press the button.
Setting the Tempo of Rhythm
1 . Press the [TAP TEMPO] button.
The tempo setting screen appears.

1 . Press the [LOOP] button.
The LOOP screen appears.
2 . Use the PAGE [J] button to switch the page, and then press the [1] (INPUT FX) knob.

2 . While the tempo setting screen is shown, turn the [4] knob to set the tempo.
Value 40.0­300.0
MEMO Press and then turn the [4] knob to set a value in decimal points.

3 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to switch the effects (FX A­D) on/off.
Switching between banks 4 . Use the PAGE [J] button to switch the page, and then
turn the [1] (BANK) knob to select the bank.

Tap tempo
You can set the tempo by pressing a button at the desired interval.
1 . Press the [TAP TEMPO] button several times in time with the desired tempo.
MEMO If you long-press the [TAP TEMPO] button until it begins blinking red, the tempo returns to the default value.
5 The specified tempo can be saved as a setting in memory. & “Saving a Memory (WRITE)” (p. 13)
5 You can specify the volume and type (variation) of rhythm, and how the rhythm plays. & “Editing the Rhythm Settings” (p. 16)

Using the Track FX 5 . To apply track FX to a track that’s already recorded, use
the same operation as with the input FX after pressing the [2] (TRACK FX) knob mentioned in step 2.
5 You can save the effects you configured as settings in memory. & “Saving a Memory (WRITE)” (p. 13)
5 You can switch between effect types that are assigned to the [A]­[D] buttons, and change how the effects sound. & “Editing the Input FX/Track FX Settings” (p. 17)

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Saving a Memory

Saving a Memory (WRITE)
If you select a different memory or turn off the power after recording or editing the settings, the recorded content or edited settings are lost. If you want to keep the data, you must save it.

Erasing Data from a Memory (CLEAR)
You can erase the data that is saved in a memory, clearing that memory to an empty state.

1 . Press the [EXIT] button and [ENTER] button simultaneously.
The WRITE screen appears.

1 . Press the [EXIT] button and [ENTER] button simultaneously.
The WRITE screen appears.

2 . Press the [1] or [2] (WRITE) knob.

2 . Press the [3] or [4] (CLEAR) knob.

3 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to select the memory to which you want to save.
5 This procedure is not required if the memory number is acceptable as is.
5 If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
4 . Press the [ENTER] button.
The memory is saved. * Make sure not turn to off the power while the “EXECUTING…”
message is shown.
MEMO You can assign a name to the memory. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

3 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to select the memory you want to clear.
5 This procedure is not required if the memory number is acceptable as is.
5 If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
4 . Press the [ENTER] button.
The memory will be cleared. * Make sure not turn to off the power while the “EXECUTING…”
message is shown.

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Editing a Memory
Editing the Settings of a Memory
Here’s how to edit the settings of each memory. For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
1 . Press the [LOOP] button.
The LOOP screen appears.

Item TRACK
REC PLAY INPUT FX TRACK FX RHYTHM NAME

Explanation Configures tracks 1­6. Turn the [1] knob to select the track to edit. Configures the settings related to recording/ overdubbing.
Specifies how loop phrases play back.
Configures the input FX. Configures the track FX. Configures the rhythm settings. Specifies the memory name. * Maximum of 12 characters

2 . Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch to the page containing the item you want to edit.

3 . Press the [1]­[4] knobs to select the parameter to edit.

4 . Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch to the page containing the parameter you want to edit.

5 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to edit the values.
6 . Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the play screen.
7 . If you want to save the edited settings, execute the Write operation (p. 13).

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Editing a Memory

Editing the Track Settings
Here’s how to configure the volume, playback method and other settings for tracks 1­6. For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

1 . Press the [LOOP] button.
The LOOP screen appears.
2 . Turn the [1] (TRACK) knob to select the track to edit, and then press the [1] (TRACK) knob.
The TRACK screen appears.
3 . Use the [K] [J] buttons to switch to the page containing the parameter you want to edit.
4 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to edit the values. 5 . Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen. 6 . If you want to save the edited settings, execute the
Write operation (p. 13).

Item

Explanation

REVERSE 1SHOT

Specifies whether to play back normally or in reverse.
Specifies whether to play back as one-shot or as the usual loop playback.

PAN

Specifies the stereo position (pan) of the track.

PLAY LEVEL Adjusts the playback level of the track.

START MODE

Specifies whether playback starts with a fade-in or immediately when the track plays.

STOP MODE Specifies how the track stops.

DUB MODE Specifies the overdubbing method.

Turns the effects (input FX/track FX) on/off.

FX

• You can also press the [FX] button of the currently

selected track to switch the effect on/off.

PLAY MODE Specify how loop phrases play back.

MEASURE

Specifies the number of measures in the track. * This parameter is available only if LOOP SYNC
SW is “ON”.

Sets whether to use loop sync (ON) or not (OFF).

SW LOOP SYNC

When loop sync is used, the memory’s tempo or the tempo synchronized to another track whose LOOP SYNC SW is “ON” is used for recording and playback.

MODE

Sets how the loop sync operates (how syncing is performed).

Sets whether each track plays at its original tempo (the tempo during SW recording–use the OFF setting) or at the tempo that is specified in the memory (use the ON setting).

TEMPO SYNC

When TEMPO SYNC SW is “ON”, this sets

MODE

whether to change the pitch according to the tempo, or to instead make the

pitch stay the same.

SPEED Sets the playback speed for each track.

BOUNCE IN INPUT

Sets whether to allow the playback sound from a different track as well to be recorded during recording or overdubbing.
Sets whether the sound from each input jack/ connector and the rhythm should be inputted to the track (ON) or not (OFF).
Turn the [1] knob to select the input jack/ connector or RHYTHM, and press the [1] knob to switch between ON/OFF.

• When stereo link is “ON”, the MIC 1, 2 and L/R channels are shown as a single connector.

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Editing a Memory
Editing the Rhythm Settings

For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

1 . Press the [LOOP] button.
The LOOP screen appears.
2 . Use the PAGE [J] button to switch the page, and then press the [3] (RHYTHM) knob.
The RHYTHM screen appears.

Changing How the Rhythm Starts and Stops
As appropriate for your recording method or the phrase that you’re recording, you can change the way in which the rhythm starts and stops.
1 . From the RHYTHM screen, switch to the page on which “START TRIG” is shown.

3 . Use the [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters that you want to edit.

4 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to edit the values.
5 . Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the play screen.
6 . If you want to save the edited settings, execute the Write operation (p. 13).

Item GENRE PATTERN VARIATION KIT BEAT START TRIG STOP TRIG INTRO REC
INTRO PLAY
ENDING
FILL VARI. CHANGE

Explanation
Selects the genre of the rhythm pattern. Selects the rhythm pattern.
Selects the rhythm pattern variation.
Selects the drum kit used to play the rhythm. Specifies the time signature of the rhythm. Specifies how rhythm playback starts. Specifies how rhythm playback stops. Sets whether to add an intro or not when recording. Specifies whether the rhythm plays with or without an intro. Specifies whether the rhythm plays with or without an ending. Specifies whether the rhythm plays with a fill-in or without a fill-in. Specifies the timing at which the rhythm pattern’s variation is changed.

2 . Turn the [2] (START TRIG) knob to set the rhythm playback method.
3 . Turn the [3] (STOP TRIG) knob to set the rhythm stop method.
4 . Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the play screen.
5 . If you want to save the edited settings, execute the Write operation (p. 13).

Parameter START TRIG LOOP START
REC END
BEFORE LOOP STOP TRIG OFF LOOP STOP REC END

Explanation
The rhythm plays when loop recording or playback starts. The rhythm plays when loop recording ends and switches to playback. This is useful if you want to perform without specifying a tempo, start recording and then play the loop in time with the rhythm when playback starts. The rhythm plays before loop recording or playback. The rhythm starts playing when you press the switch once, and recording/playback starts in time with the rhythm when you press the switch once again.
The rhythm always continues playing. If you are performing in synchronization with an external MIDI device, you can keep the rhythm playing continuously to allow synchronized playback. The rhythm stops when the loop stops. The rhythm stops when loop recording ends. This is useful when you want to use the rhythm as a guide during recording.

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Editing the Input FX/Track FX Settings
For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
1 . Select the memory for which you want to edit the input FX/track FX settings.
2 . Press the [LOOP] button.
The LOOP screen appears.
3 . Use the PAGE [J] button to switch the page, and then press the [1] (INPUT FX) or [2] (TRACK FX) knob.
The INPUT FX screen/TRACK FX screen appears.
4 . Select the bank of the effect you wish to edit.
1 . Use the PAGE [J] button to switch the page, and then turn the [1] (BANK) knob to select the bank.
2 . Press the PAGE [K] button to return to the previous page.
5 . Press the [1]­[4] knobs to select the effect to edit.
6 . Use the [K] [J] buttons to switch to the page containing the parameter you want to edit.

• The available parameters depend on the type of effect you select.
  7 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to edit the values. 8 . Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
  the play screen. 9 . If you want to save the edited settings, execute the
  Write operation (p. 13).

Editing a Memory
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System Settings (MENU)

For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

1 . Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2 . Use the [K] [J] buttons to switch to the page containing the item you want to edit.
3 . Press the [1]­[4] knobs to select the item that you want to edit.
4 . If you see another screen with items to select, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5 . Use the [K] [J] buttons to switch to the page containing the parameter you want to edit.
6 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to change the value. 7 . Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.

Item INPUT
OUTPUT MIXER CTL FUNC
ASSIGN

Parameter/Explanation
SETUP
Settings related to the input and output jacks, such as phantom power on/off.
EQ
Settings for applying an equalizer effect to the input sound for each connector/jack.
DYNAMICS
Settings for applying a compressor or noise suppressor to the input sound.
SETUP
Settings related to the output jacks, such as stereo link.
ROUTING
Settings for assigning the playback sound from tracks 1­6 and the input/rhythm sound from each input jack/connector to the output jacks.
EQ
Settings for applying an equalizer effect to the output sound, configured for each output jack.
MASTER FX
Settings for the compressor and reverb effects that are applied to the output sound.
Sets the input/output levels for each jack and connector (p. 8).
PANEL MODE 1­3
Settings for assigning functions to the [REC/PLAY] switches x 3, the [STOP] switches x 3, the [TRACK SELECT] switch, the [UNDO/REDO] switch and the [ALL START/STOP] switch.
CTL/EXP
Settings for assigning functions to a footswitch or expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP 1 jack or the CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack.
PREFERENCE
Selects whether to switch the PANEL MODE 1­3 and CTL/EXP settings to either the settings for each memory or to the system settings. * When switching to the settings for each
memory, use the write operation to save the settings to memory.
ASSIGN 1­16
Settings for the ASSIGN section. By using the assign settings, you can control other parameters at the same time as the specified functions that are executed when you operate this unit’s buttons/knobs, or a footswitch/expression pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP 1 jack or CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack. You can also configure this unit to be controlled from an external MIDI device. There are 16 different assign settings.

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Item USB
MIDI
SETUP

System Settings (MENU)

Parameter/Explanation
STORAGE Settings for how USB should operate. AUDIO MODE Settings for the USB driver when USB audio is used. AUDIO ROUTING Settings for where the USB audio is routed. INPUT LEVEL Configures the USB audio input level. OUTPUT LEVEL Configures the USB audio output level. RX CH CTL Specifies the receive channel for messages (control changes) that switch memories or control the RC-600. RX CH RHYTHM Specifies the receive channel for note messages that play the drum sounds. RX CH VOICE Specifies the receive channel for note messages used to create harmonies or vocoder effects. TX CH Specifies the transmit channel for MIDI messages. SYNC CLOCK Specifies the input to which the tempo clock is synchronized. SYNC OUT Sets whether to output MIDI clock or not. SYNC START Specifies what starts in synchronization when a MIDI start message is received. PC OUT Sets whether to transmit program change messages or not. THRU MIDI IN Specifies the connector used to output the MIDI messages received through the MIDI IN connector. THRU USB IN Specifies the connector used to output the MIDI messages that are received through the USB port. CONTRAST Adjusts the display contrast. DISPLAY MODE Sets which play screen is shown on startup. INDICATOR Settings for what the loop indicator should display. FX KNOB MODE Sets how the [INPUT FX] knob/[TRACK FX] knob operate. AUTO OFF Turns the AUTO OFF function on/off.

Item
SETUP
FACTORY RESET

Parameter/Explanation
MEMORY EXT MIN, MAX Specifies the extent (lower limit and upper limit) to which memories can be switched. KNOB FUNC 1­4 Specifies the functions that are assigned to the [1]­[4] knobs.
Restores the unit to its factory settings (p. 25).

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Connecting to a Computer via USB

Here’s what you can do when you connect the RC-600 via USB to your computer.
5 Back up the RC-600’s data to your computer. 5 Restore (recover) backup data from your computer to the
RC-600. 5 Use BOSS TONE STUDIO to import or back up loop phrases
(audio files). 5 Use the dedicated rhythm converter if you want to import and
use your original rhythm patterns on the RC-600.
Using BOSS TONE STUDIO and the rhythm converter Access the website shown below to download BOSS TONE STUDIO or the rhythm converter.
& https://www .boss .info/support/

Connecting to your computer
Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the RC-600’s USB port to the USB port on your computer.
NOTE 5 Use a USB cable that supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. 5 This might not work correctly for some models of computer.
Refer to the BOSS website for details on the operating systems that are supported.

Backing Up or Recovering Data
1 . Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2 . Use the [K] [J] buttons to switch to the page on which “USB” is shown, and press the [2] (USB) knob.
3 . Turn the [1] (STORAGE) knob to set “PREPARING…”. 4 . Use a USB cable to connect the RC-600’s USB port to
your computer’s USB port. When a connection with the computer is established, the message “CONNECTING…” appears. * USB connection is not possible if the unit is not stopped, or if there is a phrase that has not been saved. 5 . Open the BOSS RC-600 drive. Windows Within My Computer (or Computer), open “BOSS RC-600” (or Removable Disk). macOS On the desktop, open the “BOSS RC-600” icon.

6 . Back-up or recover the data.
Backup Copy the entire “ROLAND” folder from the BOSS RC-600 drive to your computer.
Recover * When you execute this operation, the memory currently saved
in the RC-600 disappears. Back up in advance.
In the BOSS RC-600 drive, delete the “ROLAND” folder, and then copy the backed-up “ROLAND” folder from the computer into the BOSS RC-600 drive.
NOTE Do not delete the folders in the BOSS RC-600 drive other than when executing the recovery operation.
7 . Eject the BOSS RC-600 drive.
Windows In the lower right of your screen, click the [ ] and then the [ ] icon, and then click “Eject BOSS RC-600”.
macOS Drag the “BOSS RC-600” icon to the trash (“Eject” icon).

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Controlling Devices via MIDI

Connection

Connect external MIDI devices to this unit according to your needs.

Connector MIDI IN MIDI OUT

Explanation Receives messages from another MIDI device. Transmits messages from this device.

MIDI Settings
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. For details on each of the MIDI setting parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

Controlling an External MIDI Device from the RC-600

Overview

Explanation

Transmitting tempo data and data for starting and stopping playback

The RC-600’s performance tempo data is transmitted to external MIDI devices as MIDI Clock.

Setting an external MIDI device to the same tempo as the RC-600 MIDI Clock messages are output from the RC-600 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, refer to the owner’s manual of your device.

Transmitting Start/Stop

A MIDI Start message is transmitted at the moment that recording or playback of the track begins,

when tracks had been stopped. This message is also transmitted when an All Start is carried out.

Playback start and stop operations with the RC-600’s switches can be transmitted as MIDI Start and Stop

A MIDI Stop message is transmitted when tracks have stopped. This is also transmitted when All Stop is carried out.

messages.

• If you want MIDI synchronized performance to continue even after the track stops, set the

RHYTHM parameter STOP TRIG (p. 16) to “OFF”.

• Tracks whose 1SHOT setting (p. 15) is “ON” and tracks whose LOOP SYNC SW setting (p. 15) is

“OFF” will not transmit Start/Stop data.

Transmitting Program Change messages

When a memory is selected with the RC-600, a Program Change message corresponding to the selected memory number is transmitted simultaneously.

Transmitting Program Change messages When memories are switched on the RC-600, a MIDI Program Change message is transmitted to the connected external MIDI device. You can transmit Program Change messages numbered 1 through 99, corresponding to the 99 individual memories 01­99. Set “PC OUT” (p. 19) to ON beforehand. Program Change messages 100­128 cannot be transmitted. * Bank Select MIDI messages (Control Change #0, #32) cannot be transmitted.

Transmitting Control Change messages

Operating information for the RC-600’s switches, buttons, knobs, and an external expression pedal or footswitch is transmitted as Control Change messages.

Transmitting Control Change messages
If you select a Control Change as the “ASSIGN” (p. 18) target, you can transmit MIDI control change messages by operating the buttons and knobs on the RC-600, or by using an external footswitch or expression pedal (connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP 1 jack or the CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack).

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Controlling Devices via MIDI

Controlling the RC-600 from an External MIDI Device

Overview

Explanation

Receiving tempo data and data for starting and stopping playback

The RC-600 will synchronize to the tempo of MIDI Clock data from an external MIDI device.

Setting the RC-600 to the same tempo as an external MIDI device Make settings on your external MIDI device so that it will transmit MIDI Clock and MIDI Start/Stop data. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your device. Set the RC-600’s SYNC CLOCK (p. 19) to “AUTO”. * You can’t switch the tempo during recording.

Start/stop data will be received from an external MIDI device to play/stop the RC-600.

Receiving MIDI Start When MIDI Start (FA) is received, all tracks will play (All Start).

Switching memories

The RC-600’s memories switch simultaneously upon receipt of corresponding Program Change messages from external MIDI devices.

Switching memories You can switch the RC-600’s memories with Program Change messages from external MIDI devices. You can receive Program Change messages numbered 1 through 99, corresponding to the 99 individual memories 01­99. Program Change messages 100­128 cannot be received. Even if received, Bank Select MIDI messages (Control Change #0, #32) are disregarded.

Receiving Control Change messages

The RC-600 can be controlled using Control Change messages from external MIDI devices.

Receiving Control Change messages You can use Control Change messages from an external MIDI device to control functions that would be difficult to control using the RC-600’s own controllers. In the “ASSIGN” (p. 18) setting, set SOURCE to “MIDI CC#1­#31, CC#64­#95”, and select the parameter that you want to control in TARGET.

Connecting Two RC-600 Units
Two RC-600 units can be synchronized after connecting them together using a MIDI cable.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

Transmitting unit

Receiving unit

5 Begin recording on the tracks of the transmitting RC-600. 5 When you press the [ALL START/STOP] button on the transmitting RC-600, the receiving RC-600 also plays back.

• The receiving RC-600 performs an “all start” when tracks start playing back on the transmitting RC-600. 5 Tracks for which TEMPO SYNC SW (p. 15) is “ON” play at the tempo set in the memory of the transmitting unit. 5 Tracks for which LOOP SYNC SW (p. 15) is “ON” loop in time with the first-recorded phrase on the transmitting RC-600.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem

Items to Check

Action

Problems with sound

Is this unit properly connected to other devices? Is the power to the connected amp or mixer not turned on, or is the volume turned down? Is there a short in one of the connection cables?

Check the connections to other devices (p. 7). Check the settings for connected devices. Try replacing the connection cable.

The [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob have been lowered? Adjust knob to suitable position.

No sound/insufficient volume

Is the input/output level set correctly?
Are the levels for tracks 1­6 set correctly? Are the audio output destinations for tracks 1­6 set correctly? Has anything been recorded to the tracks?

Adjust the input/output levels on the MIXER screen for the input/output jacks and connectors respectively.
Check the “PLAY LEVEL” setting for each track (p. 15).
Check whether an external expression pedal or other accessory has been set to adjust the levels (p. 18).
Check the “ROUTING” settings in OUTPUT on the MENU screen (p. 18).
Check the REC/PLAY indicator for each track to see whether the track has been recorded. If a track’s button is unlit, nothing has been recorded on that track.

No rhythm sound

Is the rhythm volume set correctly?
Is the output destination for the rhythm sound set correctly?

Check the “RHYTHM OUT” setting on the MIXER screen.
Check the RHYTHM settings in “ROUTING”, found in OUTPUT on the MENU screen (p. 18).

Sound is missing from the beginning and end of a 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 cut out.

Unable to hear sounds from devices connected to the MIC IN 1, 2 connectors/INST IN 1, 2 jacks

Is the audio output destination set correctly?

Check the MIC 1/MIC 2/INST 1/INST 2 settings in “ROUTING”, found in OUTPUT on the MENU screen (p. 18).

Problems with operation

Cannot switch between Is something other than the play screen

memories

appearing in the display?

Recording/overdubbing stops before finishing

Is there enough memory remaining?
Is LOOP SYNC SW (p. 15) set to “ON” for the track?

Playback tempo not changing

Is recording or overdubbing in progress?
Is TEMPO SYNC SW (p. 15) set to “ON” for the track?

Playback tempo not changing

Is the unit synchronized via MIDI? Is the external MIDI device properly connected?

You cannot switch memories while any screen other than the play screen is displayed. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
If there isn’t enough memory, clear any unneeded memories (p. 13) before recording or overdubbing. When recording with LOOP SYNC SW set to “ON”, once the end of the longest track is reached, this unit automatically switches to overdubbing. You cannot change the tempo of the memory while recording or overdubbing. Change the tempo while the tracks are stopped or playing back. When TEMPO SYNC SW is not set to “ON” for a track, the playback speed does not change even if the tempo for the memory changes. To match the playback speed to the tempo of the memory, set the track’s TEMPO SYNC SW setting to “ON”. If MIDI clocks are being received via the MIDI IN connector or the USB port, the RC-600 synchronizes its tempo to the MIDI clocks.
If you don’t want to synchronize with an external device, set SYNC to “INTERNAL”.
Check the connections to the external MIDI device.

MIDI messages not being transmitted/ received
Problems with USB

Could there be a short in the MIDI cable?
Are the MIDI channels matched to those of the external MIDI device? If transmitting from the RC-600, have you made the necessary transmission settings?

Try replacing the MIDI cable.
Confirm that both devices are set to the same MIDI channels. Check the TX CH (transmit channel) setting and the PC OUT (program change message transmit) on/off setting.

Unable to communicate with computer

Is the USB cable properly connected? (If exchanging files via USB with your computer) Could “STORAGE” be OFF?
Is a memory now being edited?

Check the connection (p. 20). Using the procedure shown in “Backing Up or Recovering Data” (p. 20), set STORAGE to “PREPARING…”. USB connection is not possible if there is an unsaved memory.
Save the memory (p. 13), and then try the USB connection again.

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Appendix

Error Message List

Message LOOPER DATA DAMAGED DATA READ ERR DATA WRITE ERR DATA TOO LONG DATA TOO SHORT EVENT FULL
MEMORY FULL
NOT EMPTY TEMPO TOO FAST
TEMPO TOO SLOW
TOO BUSY TOO BUSY OMSG
UNDEFINED ERR MIDI BUFFER FULL OFFLINE Others MEMORY FULL STOP LOOPER STOP ALL STOP ALL&SAVE UNSUPPORTED FILE

Meaning

Action

Data may have been damaged.

In the factory reset function (p. 25), choose “SYS+MEM” to return the RC-600 to its factory settings.

A problem has occurred with the content of the RC-600’s memory.

Consult your dealer, a Roland service center, or an official Roland dealer.

Playback is not possible because the recording time or The recording time or audio file length must not exceed 1.5

audio file is too long.

hours.

Playback is not possible because the recording time or The recording time or audio file length must be at least 0.1

audio file is too short.

seconds.

Further overdubbing is not possible.

Save the memory (p. 13).

The recorded time of one track exceeded 1.5 hours (approximately).
No further recording is possible on the current track.

Save the memory (p. 13). If you want to continue recording, select a different memory.

The total recording time of all memories exceeded 13 hours (approximately).
No further recording is possible.

Clear unneeded memories (p. 13).

You are attempting to overwrite-save onto a memory in Either clear the currently selected memory (p. 13), or select an

which a phrase is already recorded.

empty memory.

Since the track is being played at a much faster tempo than when it was recorded, it might not play back correctly.
Since the track is being played at a much slower tempo than when it was recorded, it might not play back correctly.

Adjust the tempo.

The RC-600 could not process the data completely.

Lower the performance tempo. In the case of “TOO BUSY OMSG”, return to the tempo that was

For “TOO BUSY OMSG”:

used during recording.

Since you attempted to apply the loop FX to a phrase Save the current content to a memory.

that was set to a significantly slower tempo than when it was recorded, the data could not be processed quickly enough.

If this appears frequently, back up the data to your computer, then execute factory reset “SYS+MEM”, and then recover the data (p. 25, p. 20).

An error of unknown cause has occurred during recording, playback, or overdubbing.

Consult your dealer, a Roland service center, or an official Roland dealer.

An excessive volume of messages were received and could not be processed properly.
There is a problem with the MIDI cable connection.

Reduce the number or size of MIDI messages transmitted to the RC-600.
Check to make sure the cable has not been disconnected and that there is no short in the cable.

This unit’s memory is insufficient. If this message

Clear unneeded memories (p. 13), and then try recording

appears, recording or overdubbing might end mid-way. again.

The operation is not possible during recording, playback, or overdubbing.

Stop before performing the operation.

The operation is not possible during recording, playback, overdubbing, or rhythm playback.

Stop all of these before performing the operation.

The operation is not possible during recording, playback, overdubbing, or rhythm playback when there Stop all of these, and then save the memory (p. 13). is also unsaved data.

This audio file is unplayable.

Check the format of the audio file. To import an audio file into the RC-600, use BOSS TONE STUDIO.

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Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)
You can restore all of the settings to their factory-set values, and you can also specify certain items to be reset. * When you execute “Factory Reset”, the settings you made are
lost. Back up any necessary data to your computer.
1 . Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.

2 . Use the [K] [J] buttons to switch to the page on which “FACTORY RESET” is shown, and press the [4] (FACTORY RESET) knob.

3 . Turn the [1]­[4] knobs to select the setting that you want to restore.

Value

Explanation

MEMORY

Memory 01­99

SYSTEM

System settings

MEMORY+SYSTEM Memory 01­99 and system settings

• If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
  4 . Press the [ENTER] button.
  The factory reset is executed.
• Make sure not turn to off the power while the “EXECUTING…” message is shown.
  Once the factory reset is complete, you are returned to the Play screen.

Appendix
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Appendix

Main Specifications

Sampling Frequency

44.1 kHz

AD/DA Conversion

32 bits

Processing

32-bit floating point

Recording/Playback

Number of Tracks: 6 Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo) Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of All memories)

Rhythm Type

200 types or greater

Rhythm Kit

16 types

Effect

INPUT FX: 49 types TRACK FX: 53 types MASTER FX: 2 types

Memory

99

Nominal Input Level

MIC IN 1, 2: -40 dBu INST IN 1, 2: -10 dBu

Maximum Input Level

MIC IN 1, 2: 0 dBu INST IN 1, 2: +7 dBu/+20 dBu (selectable)

Input Impedance

MIC IN 1, 2: 3 k INST IN 1, 2: 1 M/25 k (selectable)

Nominal Output Level

MAIN OUTPUT: -10 dBu SUB OUTPUT 1, 2: -10 dBu

Maximum Output Level

MAIN OUTPUT: +7 dBu SUB OUTPUT 1, 2: +7 dBu

Output Impedance

MAIN OUTPUT: 1 k SUB OUTPUT 1, 2: 1 k

Recommended Load Impedance

MAIN OUTPUT: SUB OUTPUT 1, 2:

10 k or greater 10 k or greater

Display

Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots, backlit LCD)

Connectors

MIC IN 1, 2 connectors: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max) INST IN 1, 2 jacks, MAIN OUTPUT jacks, SUB OUTPUT 1, 2 jacks: 1/4-inch phone type PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type CTL1,2/EXP1 jack, CTL3,4/EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type USB port: USB B type MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors DC IN jack

Power Supply

AC adaptor

Current Draw

1.2 A (with phantom power) 1.1 A (without phantom power)

Dimensions

435 (W) x163 (D) x 66 (H) mm 17-1/8 (W) x 6-7/16 (D) x 2-5/8 (H) inches

Weight

2.4 kg 5 lbs 5 oz

Accessories

AC adaptor Owner’s Manual Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Options (sold separately)

Footswitch: FS-5U Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7 Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV- 500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5

• 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
• This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

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