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Boss RC-3 Loop Station

Looper from Boss belonging to the RC series

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Published on 07/11/13 at 22:11
Looper at Boss, robustness of the case, nice color (yes it counts as at least for me).
USB and Aux input in order to make samples come from a computer, a sound source etc ...
Entry also connect an external pedal to control tempo, start / stop recording,
Two instrument inputs and two outputs for stereo sound output.
A knob to adjust the volume of the loop, and one for the rhythm volume (practice).

UTILIZATION

Use could not be more intuitive.
Once the book and read selected combinations to set the tempo, the rhythm type (6 or 7 available memory), and other controls, heating Marcel with Boss is very intuitive and easy to access.
99 memories available, 3h recording TOTAL (not recorded track) leaving plenty to do.
For recording precisely, we have: registration> overdub> read (you can reverse a manipulation process execution).
To start recording, click the up or if the Auto mode: when you play, it saves. Or also the Count in fashion, the rhythm is played on a measure and count it as a record, at least you're in the tempo and sooooo much practice, when you click to stop recording (twice if you make an overdub ), the loop is tied to the rhythm!
Only regret we can certainly set the tempo at the foot or hand (even loops recorded!), But not as a delay for example (I think the boss DD20) no digital display for it, I finally whatever.

The looper bed once the loop (as a sample you run temporarily) or continuous play, you choose, there's a manip for that.
IMPORTANT: Your overdubs can not last longer than the first sample on which you replay, it is important to know.


There is plenty to do.

SOUND QUALITY

Sound quality on top, do not forget that you save, if it is with a guitar or bass, the gross and not the amp.
Two or three layers nickel pass after as there is no mix, it becomes overloaded without being dirty.
Personally I use it with a guitar mainly, but also a drum for rhythm tracks and work with (which allows you to greatly improve!).

OVERALL OPINION

I do not use that for some time, I have not yet tested in a group (this is the summer musical holidays: D) so I would go back to bring my experience but there are ways to dig.
To train, there is nothing to launch sound loops, ibid.
It can also be used as a musical notepad, including record ideas, no worries.
I have not yet exploited all the possibilities, because the field is very broad.
Boss does not disappoint me, a good tool.