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Published on 09/12/13 at 00:47-Saving up to three hours of stereo
-99 Memory slots
-USB 2.0 port for connection to a PC and import / export WAV audio files
Box-rate (10 beats)
-Loops pre-recorded demos (10 loops)
-Ability to connect an additional switch to change the memory slots (sold separately)
-Volume loop and box separate rate
-Button "tap tempo" to adjust the tempo of the drum machine and recorded loops
-The case of the pedal is metal, so it is very strong
! IMPORTANT!
It is necessary to go to the site in order to download the Boss update of the Boss RC-3;
because of origin, there is a blank when you want to spend a memory slot to another while playing big (the update fixes this problem!)
and if for example you accidentally delete the loops pre-recorded demos, you can download them from the site Boss.
UTILIZATION
In use the Boss RC-3 is very simple:
We chose a memory slot,
A first pedal faith we support to start recording,
-A second pressure on the pedal starts the loop that you just recorded,
-Then it depends on how you set the pedal as is recording another loop (over the first) begins the second you press the pedal, or you have to press a third time to start recording,
-And finally, we support two times on the pedal to stop it.
The manual (in French), which is relatively small, is very clear and complete.
There is still something that bothers me is that it must press 2 times the pedal to stop the loop is spinning (it is then assé complicated to be properly seated with the pace of loop)
but hey, at the same time, with only one foot switch I do not see how they could have done otherwise.
So I tinkered a switch "stop" (with an old pedal not civil servants) I plug the Boss RC-3 and the problem is solved. (Switches to the RC-3 sold by Boss seem too expensive for what it is)
SOUND QUALITY
For recording loops there is no loss in terms of sound quality, that is with an electric-acoustic guitar (Gitane Cigano) or an electric guitar (Gibson SG)
When backup pedal button ("write"), a loop that is just recorded, it is possible to change the tempo of this one, but the sound is slightly distorted. (You do not lose the tone but it's a bizar effect on the sound)
OVERALL OPINION
I like loops demos, sweeping a dozen different styles (metal, rock, jazz, blues, bossa, stroll, electro ...), they are complete (bass, drums, piano ...) and allow have fun very quickly.
Personally, I connect the RC-3 on 3watts amp batteries;
and operate the RC-3 with a 9V battery, which allows me to play absolutely anywhere with minimal clutter.
for what is the view of the 9V battery in the Boss RC-3
bah ... it's a bit like all the pedals ... assé is limited.
but ample enough for me to play for a few hours straight. (Plus I always keep two 9V batteries with me, in case I'm off in full session)
I am completely satisfied with the looper, simple and effective, and if I had to make this purchase I do it again without hesitation.
-99 Memory slots
-USB 2.0 port for connection to a PC and import / export WAV audio files
Box-rate (10 beats)
-Loops pre-recorded demos (10 loops)
-Ability to connect an additional switch to change the memory slots (sold separately)
-Volume loop and box separate rate
-Button "tap tempo" to adjust the tempo of the drum machine and recorded loops
-The case of the pedal is metal, so it is very strong
! IMPORTANT!
It is necessary to go to the site in order to download the Boss update of the Boss RC-3;
because of origin, there is a blank when you want to spend a memory slot to another while playing big (the update fixes this problem!)
and if for example you accidentally delete the loops pre-recorded demos, you can download them from the site Boss.
UTILIZATION
In use the Boss RC-3 is very simple:
We chose a memory slot,
A first pedal faith we support to start recording,
-A second pressure on the pedal starts the loop that you just recorded,
-Then it depends on how you set the pedal as is recording another loop (over the first) begins the second you press the pedal, or you have to press a third time to start recording,
-And finally, we support two times on the pedal to stop it.
The manual (in French), which is relatively small, is very clear and complete.
There is still something that bothers me is that it must press 2 times the pedal to stop the loop is spinning (it is then assé complicated to be properly seated with the pace of loop)
but hey, at the same time, with only one foot switch I do not see how they could have done otherwise.
So I tinkered a switch "stop" (with an old pedal not civil servants) I plug the Boss RC-3 and the problem is solved. (Switches to the RC-3 sold by Boss seem too expensive for what it is)
SOUND QUALITY
For recording loops there is no loss in terms of sound quality, that is with an electric-acoustic guitar (Gitane Cigano) or an electric guitar (Gibson SG)
When backup pedal button ("write"), a loop that is just recorded, it is possible to change the tempo of this one, but the sound is slightly distorted. (You do not lose the tone but it's a bizar effect on the sound)
OVERALL OPINION
I like loops demos, sweeping a dozen different styles (metal, rock, jazz, blues, bossa, stroll, electro ...), they are complete (bass, drums, piano ...) and allow have fun very quickly.
Personally, I connect the RC-3 on 3watts amp batteries;
and operate the RC-3 with a 9V battery, which allows me to play absolutely anywhere with minimal clutter.
for what is the view of the 9V battery in the Boss RC-3
bah ... it's a bit like all the pedals ... assé is limited.
but ample enough for me to play for a few hours straight. (Plus I always keep two 9V batteries with me, in case I'm off in full session)
I am completely satisfied with the looper, simple and effective, and if I had to make this purchase I do it again without hesitation.