Boss RC-20XL - User Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections
entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (separate sheet).
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to
feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual
should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
* The “Mini Guide” on the back of the RC-20XL provides a simple
explanation of use. You can use it as a reminder of operational
procedures.
Main Uses
Here are some ways in which the RC-20XL can be used. You can use your own creativity to come
up with other ways to enjoy using the RC-20XL.
■ “Sound On Sound” performance
New “sound on sound” possibilities let you combine performances not only
of guitar, but also vocals, percussion, and drum pads.................................................... p. 12
■ Create loop phrases
You can record phrases from a sampling CD or MD, and overdub guitar or vocals. ...... p. 14
■ Switch loops while you perform live
Multiple R&B or techno phrase loops can be stored, and selected successively
while you perform (
Phrase Shift ). .................................................................................... p. 24
■ As a phrase trainer
Play your guitar while playing back phrases recorded from a CD or MD .................. p. 18
Practice at a different tempo without changing the pitch............................................... p. 21
Erase the guitar solo or vocal when recording, to create “minus-one” data for
practicing (
Center Cancel ) ................................................................................................. p. 20
■ As a backing device
Phrase trainer with a pedal that lets you start/stop or select phrases
(One-shot Playback).............................................................................................................. p. 22
■ Special effects during a live performance
Reverse-playback of a recorded phrase............................................................................. p. 26
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Summary

Main Uses

Sound On Sound performance

Combine guitar, vocals, percussion, and drum pad performances for new sound-on-sound possibilities.

Create loop phrases

As a phrase trainer

Main features

Front Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel Descriptions

Making connections

Turning the power on;off

Important <Caution when turning off the power>

Critical safety warnings regarding data loss when turning off the power inappropriately.

Recording a guitar or vocal performance to create a loop phrase

Recording a phrase from CD;MD to create a loop phrase

Saving or deleting a phrase

About memory

Saving a phrase

Step-by-step guide on how to save recorded phrases to memory.

Erasing a saved phrase (Delete)

Instructions for deleting recorded phrases from memory.

About the tempo and time signature

What is Loop Quantize?

Setting the tempo

Guide to setting the tempo before or after recording a phrase.

Setting the time signature

Instructions for setting the time signature for phrases.

Troubleshooting

Boss RC-20XL Specifications

General

Type	Loop Station
Number of Phrases	11
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Outputs	1/4" output
Power Supply	DC 9V (AC Adaptor)
Dimensions	173 x 158 x 57 mm
Weight	1.2 kg
Maximum Recording Time	16 minutes
Inputs	1/4" phone type