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Table of Contents

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Summary

Quick Start Guide

Factory Bonus Button Settings

Describes default functions for yellow and green bonus buttons.

Startup Procedure

Notes the startup time and initial light behavior of the looper.

Basic Loop Operations

Explains recording, stopping, playing, and deleting loops.

Terminology and Definitions

Button Usage Terms

Defines 'Tap' and 'Hold' for button interaction.

Looping Terms

Defines 'Loop', 'Master Loop', 'Slave Loop', 'Play Style', 'Restart'.

Loop States

Defines 'Idle', 'Recording', 'Playing', 'Stacking', 'Copy Live', 'Waiting' states.

Clock Display Functions

Bonus Button Assignments Display

Explains how Clock Display shows bonus button functions.

Parameter Value Display

Shows how knobs affect parameter display.

Bonus Button Assignment Trigger

How Clock Display and knobs assign bonus functions.

Optional Behaviors Control

How Clock Display, Tap knob, and Bonus buttons control behaviors.

Setting Parameters with Knobs

Decay Knob

Controls how quickly older parts of a loop fade out.

Volume Knobs

Controls playback level for different play styles.

Fade Time Knob

Sets the duration for the Fade function.

Saving Current Knob Settings

Procedure to save knob positions and other parameters.

Light Displays and Meanings

All Play Styles - Clock Display Lights

Table detailing clock display function assignments.

Loop Lights

Table detailing loop light states and meanings.

Serial & Serial-Sync Play Styles - Clock Display Lights

Active functions display for Serial/Serial-Sync styles.

Sync & Free Play Styles - Clock Display Lights

Active functions display for Sync/Free styles.

Foot Buttons and Loop Play Styles

Loop Control Buttons

Buttons for controlling Loops 1-3.

Bonus Buttons

Buttons for controlling various functions, programmable.

Factory Bonus Button Settings

Default functions for bonus buttons (Erase, Stack, Undo, Once).

Serial Play Style

Loops play one at a time, sequentially.

Serial-Sync Play Style

Loop 3 is master, others are slaves, syncs with master.

Sync Play Style

Loop 3 is master, others slaves, all loops play at once.

Free Play Style

All 4 loops play independently.

Changing Loop Play Style

How to switch between Serial/Parallel play styles.

How Loop Buttons Work

7.1 SERIAL Play Style

How loops play one at a time.

How to Use Serial

Steps for recording and managing loops in Serial style.

Recording The First Loop

Detailed steps for recording the initial loop.

Recording Second & Subsequent Loops

Process for recording additional loops.

Play Rules

Rules for playing and transitioning between loops.

Stop Rules

Rules for stopping loops.

Serial-Sync Play Style Operations

How to Use Serial-Sync

Instructions for using Serial-Sync mode with Loop 3 as master.

Recording with master Loop 3

Steps for recording loops when Loop 3 is the master.

Playing with master Loop 3

How to play loops in Serial-Sync mode.

Sync and Free Play Style Operations

How to Use Sync

Instructions for Sync mode where all loops play simultaneously.

Recording loops

Recording procedures within Sync Play Style.

Playing loops

Playing procedures within Sync Play Style.

How to Use Free

Instructions for Free Play Style where loops are independent.

Recording The First Loop

Steps for recording the initial loop in Free style.

Recording Second & Subsequent Loops

Steps for recording additional loops in Free style.

Bonus Buttons Overview

Function Assignment Overview

Explains bonus buttons, tap/hold functions, and 11 assignable functions.

Assignable Functions List

Lists and briefly describes functions like Stack, Erase, Once, etc.

Resetting Bonus Button Assignments

Procedure to restore factory default bonus button settings.

Assigning Bonus Button Functions

Entering Bonus Assign Mode

How to enter mode using Bonus Assign button.

Assigning Functions via Knobs

Using knobs to select functions for Tap and Hold actions.

Bonus Button Functions: Serial;Serial-Sync

Serial & Serial-Sync Play Styles

Explains function behavior in these play styles.

10.1 Stack Function

How to add sounds to a loop; stacking operations.

10.2 Erase Function

How to erase loops individually or all at once.

10.3 Once Function

How to play a loop once or arm it to stop at its end.

Once, Octave, and Reverse Functions

Cancel the Once Function

Steps to cancel an armed 'Once' function.

Playing a Loop Once

How to play a loop exactly one time.

Recording with the Once Function

Recording a loop that does not play immediately.

10.4 Octave Function

Controls loop speed and pitch.

Change Loop Speed

How to play loops at half speed with pitch drop.

Return to Full Speed Playback

Restoring loops to normal speed.

Play a Loop at Half Speed

Playing a loop at half speed when no loops are playing.

Recording with Octave Function

Recording loops with octave effects.

10.5 Reverse Function

Controls loop playback direction.

Change Playback Direction

Reversing playback direction of a loop.

Return to Forward Playback

Restoring loop playback to forward direction.

Play a Loop in Reverse

Playing a loop backwards.

Recording with Reverse Function

Recording loops to play backwards.

Reverse Solo, Play-Stop All, and Fade Functions

Play a Loop in Reverse

Playing a loop backwards.

10.6 Reverse Solo Operation

Effect that plays instrument sound backwards.

10.7 Play-Stop All Function

Function to start or stop multiple loops simultaneously.

Stopping All Loops

Function to stop all playing loops simultaneously.

Starting Multiple Loops

Function to start multiple loops at once.

10.8 Fade Function

Controls gradual volume changes for loops.

Start a Smooth Fade Out

Fading a playing loop to silence.

Start a Smooth Fade In

Fading in a loop when no loops are playing.

Changing Fade Direction

Reversing the direction of an active fade.

Canceling a Fade

Stopping an active fade process.

Undo, Copy, and Loop 4 Functions

10.9 Undo (Redo) Function

Removes or restores the last stacked part.

Mute Last Stacked Part

Removes the last stacked part from a loop.

Restore Muted Part

Restores a previously undone stacked part.

When Undo;Redo Wont Work

Conditions where Undo/Redo may not function as expected.

10.10 Copy Function

Copies loop content or re-samples audio.

Copy Loop

Copies the content of one loop to another.

Cancel the Copy Function

How to cancel a copy operation.

Restrictions on Copy Loop

Limitations when copying loops.

Copy Live (Re-sampling)

Records the III's output into a new loop.

Advanced Copy and Loop 4 Features

Copy a Playing Loop

Steps to copy a loop that is currently playing.

Merging Two Loops with Copy Live

Combines two loops using Copy Live.

Cancel Copy Operation

How to cancel a copy operation.

Possibilities with Copy Live

Various ways Copy Live can be used.

Restrictions on Copy Live

Limitations, or lack thereof, for Copy Live.

Recording to 2 Loops at Once

Using Copy Live to record to multiple loops.

10.11 Loop 4 Functionality

Assigning and controlling a fourth loop.

Bonus Button Functions: Sync;Free Styles

Sync & Free Play Styles

Explains function behavior differences in Sync/Free styles.

11.1 Stack Function

Stacking operations specific to Sync & Free styles.

11.2 Erase Function

Erase function behavior across all play styles.

11.3 Once Function

'Once' function behavior in Sync/Free styles.

Once, Octave, and Reverse in Sync;Free

Arm Loops to Stop at Their Ends

Arming loops to stop automatically at their end.

Cancel the Once Function

Steps to cancel the 'Once' function.

Playing a Loop Once

Playing a loop for a single duration.

Recording with the Once Function

Recording loops without immediate playback.

11.4 Octave Function

Controls loop speed and pitch.

Play a Loop at Half Speed

Playing loops at half speed with pitch shift.

Return to Full Speed Playback

Restoring loops to normal speed.

Recording with Octave Function

Recording loops with octave effects.

Creating a Bass Part

Using Octave to create bass lines.

11.5 Reverse Function

Controls loop playback direction.

Reverse Behavior in Sync;Free

How reverse works in Sync and Free play styles.

Panic Button and Optional Behaviors

12. Panic Button Operation

How to use the panic button to stop all functions.

13. Optional Behaviors

Customizable behaviors for the looper.

Turning Optional Behaviors On & Off

Entering sub-mode to configure optional behaviors.

Indicators for Optional Behaviors

Table listing optional behaviors and their indicator lights.

Configurable Optional Behaviors

Stack & Droning Behavior

Behavior of Stack function regarding volume ramps.

Once & Stuttering Behavior

Behavior of Once function for stuttering.

Retransmission of MIDI Commands

Control over MIDI command passthrough.

Controlling Decay Rate with Expression Pedal

Assigning expression pedal to control Decay Rate.

Side Car Controller Response

Ignoring incoming Side Car commands.

Brother Sync Behavior

Opting out of Brother Sync behavior.

Hold-to-Stack Feature

Expedited method for enabling Stack after recording.

Saving Parameters and Sample Rates

Saved Parameters Overview

Lists parameters saved when exiting Bonus Assign mode.

Available Sample Rates

Discusses 48KHz and 24KHz sample rates and their trade-offs.

Changing Sample Rate

How to switch between 48KHz and 24KHz.

Through Signal Muting and MIDI Clock

Activating Thru Mute

Procedure to mute the instrument's through signal.

Restoring Through Signal

Procedure to re-enable the through signal.

Receiving MIDI Clock

How the III receives MIDI clock signals for synchronization.

MIDI Clock Synchronization Behavior

How loops sync to external MIDI clock signals.

Brother Sync and Rear Panel Connections

Brother Sync Overview

Synchronizing multiple Rang III loopers without external MIDI.

Normal Bro-Sync Operation

Setup and rules for daisy-chained units.

Peer Behavior with Two IIIs

Setup and rules for a dual-cable connection between two units.

Input & Output Jacks

Description of ¼” jacks and valid connection schemes.

Power Connector

Specifications for the power supply connector.

Pedal Link Connectors

Functionality of Pedal Link connectors for software and controllers.

Expression Pedal Jack

Connection for expression pedals.

Expression Pedal Usage

Control Loop Volume or Decay Rate

How an expression pedal controls loop volume or decay rate.

Compatible Expression Pedals

List of compatible expression pedals and cable types.

Using a Volume Pedal as Expression Pedal

Using a passive volume pedal with an insert cable.

Clip Light Indicators

Input Level Indicator

Indicates input signal level and potential distortion.

Memory Usage Indicator

Indicates remaining memory and full memory status.

Usage Guidelines and Troubleshooting

22. Dos and Donts

Key instructions and warnings for using the pedal.

Important Usage Guidelines

Key instructions and warnings for using the pedal.

23. Problems

Troubleshooting common issues with the looper.

No Sound Through Pedal

Troubleshooting steps for lack of audio output.

Stacking Issues

Troubleshooting when new parts completely replace recorded parts.

24. Specifications

Technical specifications of the looper.

Audio Specifications

Details on sample rates, input/output specs, and noise levels.

Maximum Record Time

Table showing record time based on sample rate and mono/stereo.

Warranty and Customer Support

25. Warranty Information

Details about the 12-month manufacturer's warranty.

26. Contact Boomerang Customer Support

Email and phone number for customer support.

Support Contact Details

Email and phone number for customer support.

Boomerang III Specifications

General IconGeneral
TechnologyDigital
Mono/StereoStereo
USBNo
Power Supply9V DC
Sampling FrequencyUnknown
Bit DepthUnknown
MemoryUnknown