Re: Unidentified subject!

[Tim Nelson <tnelson@metrocast.net>]

At 02:03 PM 9/18/01, Weg wrote:
>    Are there many Boss RC-20 users on this list?

I'm one. I do a lot of non-synchronous stuff, so rather than one deep
looper, my setup includes (in ascending loop length order) a Korg SDD-1000,
a DOD DFX94, an Akai Headrush and the RC-20. Even though the Korg can only
do two seconds, I still use it very much for 'cloud loops' and
speed-changed textures; it has Aux 2 all to itself, and goes straight into
an Electrix Filter Queen for post-processing, then back to its own channel
on the board. The other three loopers share Aux 1 via an A/B/C Box, and
each come back to their own channels, so I can get them all happening
simultaneously. (I don't use the DFX94 very much, so I usually keep the
fader down and it functions as the muted dry we were discussing a few
months back in the 'RC-20: No Wet/Dry Mix' thread.)

I've had my peeves regarding a few of the RC-20's faults (sample rate, no
wet/dry mix control), but it has definitely found its niche in my setup.
Like Weg, I like the fact that its physical size is well-suited to a
crowded pedalboard. The 5 1/2 minute capacity is great. The reverse
function get used a lot too.

As far as the 'Rang goes, I had tried an original model and wasn't all that
impressed with the sample rate (although I understand that the new Plus
upgraded model is waaaay better in that department.) And $250 for the RC-20
vs. $450+ for the 'Rang makes a considerable difference, too.

Coincidentally, you know that little coupon they were sticking on the RC-20
boxes for a free set of Elixirs? I finally got around to sending it in a
month or so ago, and just today a package arrived from Roland that I opened
while checking my e-mail a few minutes ago. In addition to the free
strings, they sent some other stuff; a string winder, a bottle of polish, a
Boss promotional cd, a sticker, a soft cloth for wiping guitar finishes,
and a copy of the October Guitar One magazine. Oh boy, free stuff!

-t