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Re: New Boss Looper RC-50



Bill,

> Can anyone translate this page?

Babelfish can:

Popularity model LOOP of the BOSS twin pedal series STATIONRC-20XL the 
colorful input/output terminal and the new model which adds the 
function of completeness are born in the base. LOOP STATION RC-50 which 
corresponds to stereo input/output in addition corresponds to also 
music compilation is the new performance tool not only solo performance 
of guitarist/?????, as the real time sampler for DJ.

As for RC-50, with foot operation simply the phrase it is the loop 
station which recording it is possible. Recording the phrase which is 
done the ??? model which adds the numerous function which furthermore 
can expand the new performance style where it was born by RC-20XL can 
utilize in addition to guitarist/????? is RC-50 e.g., it performs the 
guitar and the base in the back, furthermore keeps repeating the phrase 
with over dubbing.
As for clear operation method of the foot pedal that way, with RC-50, 
control of the kind of phrase which uses properly 3 RC-20XL becomes 
possible. Each phrase, becoming independent, because sound 
recording/playback/over dubbing are possible, by the fact that it 
combines on/off solo performance of complicated constitution 
corresponds with room. As for the patch which consists of three 
phrases, it is possible up to maximum of 99 to retain.
In addition, purpose of performance and two plays modes which are 
adjusted to style are had. With multiple mode, it is possible to 
combine three phrases inside the patch unrestrictedly. It can record in 
the phrase which it plays back simultaneously, appoints. While changing 
three phrases one after another with simple operation, it can record 
single mode, play back.

As for RC-50, because longest 24 minutes (the stereo)/49 minutes (mono) 
long haul recording * is possible, it can use properly the various 
phrases actively. One after another recording it does, it keeps dubbing 
the phrase which it conceives overly by the fact that, also music 
production do it can.
In addition, not only the phrase of several neatness which are used in 
the solo performance, plural tunes also it is possible every to make 
RC-50 remember roundly. Being live, you show power as a backing tool.
In addition, method such as one shot and reverse and fading in can 
appoint the playback of the phrase in addition to usual loop playback. 
When stopping the phrase, setting of fading out and the loop end is 
possible. Various productions become possible.
* Recording time becomes short depending upon usage condition.

As for RC-50, not only the guitar/the base, the various musical 
instruments/the audio equipment and connection are possible. The 
musical instrument input which corresponds to stereo input (INST) and, 
also ????? power source supply input outside microphone input and the 
CD/MD player etc. of possible XLR type can connect (AUX) with, 
corresponds to the wide input source. Not to be restricted to 
guitar/based solo performance, be able to utilize, as the real time 
sampler for vocal & lap and DJ colorful performance is supported.
In addition, it equips also the optional phrase and the sub out which 
can output guide sound individually main out (the stereo/mono) to in 
addition also output. It is possible to utilize with the various 
situations.
Furthermore, expression pedal and foot switch to maximum of 4 units 
connected possibility. It is possible to allot, colorful function such 
as rise of the patch/down and sound recording of the phrase/playback, 
phrase elimination and change of the loop/one shot.

RC-50 has loaded the convenient function which it can correspond to 
various application methods. When recording from CD and the like, not 
be conspicuous in center and point the sound which normal position is 
done, the function which, to practice such as in order the center 
cancellation function which can draw up the phrase of the karaoke and 
negative one simply and the sound which is recorded from the external 
equipment and the microphone to be able to play back with the guitar & 
the amplifier the flat amplifier simulating function which does sound 
quality revision is useful is equipped.
In addition, when redoing the sound recording and, failing the over 
dubbing time and the like, it equips also redoing which cancels undo 
and the undo which can cancel the sound recording immediately 
before/over dubbing. Because redoing is possible simply, it can record 
with ease and/or repeat the phrase.

RC-50 has equipped the rhythm guide of treble quality. Loading, 
abundant pattern such as drum of lock type and percussion of Latin 
type. As the metronome not to be restricted to use, as a rhythm part at 
the time of performance it is possible to utilize.

As for RC-50, while re-raising the phrase, tap tempo and outside of the 
pedal with the expression pedal which you connect, it is possible to 
change refresh rate into real time. In addition, it loads also the 
tempo sink function which can play back the phrase where tempo differs 
at the same tempo. It is possible to combine the various phrases 
unrestrictedly. If loop ?????? function at the time of phrase sound 
recording is used, it is possible to keep advancing sound recording job 
comfortably, without being taken the air in pedal operation.
Furthermore, it corresponds to also the tempo same period due to MIDI. 
If the external MIDI equipment is connected to MIDI IN, while same 
period to do, it can do phrase sound recording/playback.

As for RC-50 through USB, it can connect with the personal computer. As 
for being able to back up the data of RC-50 with the personal computer 
of course, import/export is possible the WAV file (16bit/44.1kHz, 
Stereo/Mono) as the phrase. Processing/was compiled taking in the 
phrase which to RC-50 with the corrugated compilation software, and the 
like also it is possible to use.
Furthermore, also the loop phrase collection CD for RC-50 which 
recorded the rhythm and backing pattern has belonged.

Specs:
- Analogue-to-digital conversion: 24 bits - DA conversion: 24 bits - 
sampling frequency: 44.1kHz - Program memory -: 99 - Stipulated input 
level: INST = - 20dBu, MIC = - 50dBu and AUX = - 16dBu - input ??? - 
dance: INST = 1M ?, MIC = 1k ?, AUX = 100k ? - stipulated output level: 
MAIN OUTPUT = - 10dBu and SUB OUTPUT = - 10dBu - output ??? - dance: 
MAIN OUTPUT = 2k ?, SUB OUTPUT = 2k ?, PHONES = 47k ? - sound recording 
possible time: Stereo = approximately 24 minutes, mono = approximately 
49 minutes - ???? - ?: < Front panel > REC/PLAY/OVERDUB pedal, STOP 
pedal and TEMPO pedal, UNDO/REDO pedal, PHRASE 1 pedal, PHRASE 2 pedal 
and PHRASE 3 pedal, PATCH/VALUE dial, PARAMETER button (</>), TAP TEMPO 
button, NAME/PATCH button, CTL/EXP PEDAL button, SYSTEM/USB button, 
EXIT button, WRITE button, PLAY MODE button, LOOP SYNC button, AUTO REC 
button, INPUT MODE button and OVERDUB MODE button, LOOP QUANTIZE 
indicator and OVERDUB MODE indicator (OVERDUB, REPLACE and MOMENTARY 
PUNCH-IN) [ PHRASE EDIT ] PHRASE LEVEL knob (PHRASE 1, 2 and 3), PHRASE 
button (PHRASE 1, 2 and 3), REVERSE indicator (PHRASE 1, 2 and 3), ONE 
SHOT ?????? (PHRASE 1, 2 and 3) [ GUIDE ] LEVEL knob, SELECT button, 
START/STOP button [ INPUT LEVEL ] AUX knob, MIC knob and INST knob, 
PEAK indicator [ MASTER ] LEVEL knob < rear panel > PHANTOM switch and 
POWER switch - display: 16 column 2 line (back illumination attachment 
LCD), 7 segmented 2 columns (LED) - connected terminal: INST jack R 
(MONO)/L (standard jack), MIC connector (XLR type and ????? power 
source correspondence), AUX jack (stereo mini- type), MAIN OUTPUT jack 
R (MONO)/L (standard jack), PHONES jack (stereo standard jack), SUB 
OUTPUT jack R (MONO)/L (standard jack), EXP/CTL 3 and 4 PEDAL jacks 
(TRS standard jack), CTL 1 and 2 PEDAL jacks (TRS standard jack), USB 
connector and MIDI connector (IN/OUT), DC IN (AC adapter) jack - power 
source: DC9V = attachment AC adapter - external size: 472 (W) ×198 (D) 
×64 (H) mm - mass: 2.9kg (the AC adapter is excluded) - the accessory: 
AC adapter (ACI-100), Sound Library for RC-50 (sample phrase collection 
CD), USB cable - optional item: [ Foot switch ] FS-5U, [ dual foot 
switch ] FS - 6, [ expression pedal ] EV-5 (Roland), FV-500L/H + PCS-33 
(Roland) and [ connecting cord ] PCS-31 (Roland stereo standard plug - 
standard plug ×2), PCS-33 (Roland stereo standard plug - stereo 
standard plug)
* 0dBu = 0.775Vrms

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  Ian Petersen