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We’ll show you how to set the Phrase Change mode a little
later.
When a phrase is selected with a MIDI Program Change message, it
always loads immediately, even if the Phrase Change mode is set to
LOOP END.
When the RC-50’s in Single mode, the Phrase Change mode also affects
phrase selection within the patch. We’ll discuss this when we show you
how to set the Phrase Change mode.
Phrase Change Mode Examples
Now, let’s take a look at what happens when a new patch is selected during
playback using the two different Phrase Change modes.
In the following examples, we’re using Patch Select mode to select the
patch, since this is the method you’ll probably want to use while performing.
However, you’ll see the same behavior regardless of the patch-selection
method you use.
Phrase Change Mode: IMMEDIATE
In the current patch, select a phrase that contains audio by pressing its
PHRASE SELECT pedal.
Start the phrase playing by pressing REC/PLAY/OVERDUB.
While the current phrase is playing, enter Patch Select mode by pressing
and holding TEMPO until the PATCH display flashes.
Select the desired patch with the REC/PLAY/OVERDUB and/or STOP
pedal. The flashing PATCH display shows the currently selected patch
number.
At the desired moment, finalize your selection by pressing TEMPO. The
new patch loads immediately, with it’s last-selected phrase becoming
the current phrase. If the current phrase:
contains audio
—it begins playing as soon as the patch loads.
is empty
—it begins recording as soon as the patch loads.
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Phrase Change Mode: LOOP END
In the current patch, select a phrase that contains audio by pressing its
PHRASE SELECT pedal.
Start the phrase playing by pressing REC/PLAY/OVERDUB.
While the current phrase is playing, enter Patch Select mode by pressing
and holding TEMPO until the PATCH display flashes.
Select the desired patch with the REC/PLAY/OVERDUB and/or STOP
pedal. The flashing PATCH display shows the currently selected patch
number.
At the desired moment, finalize your selection by pressing TEMPO. The
current phrase continues to play until it ends, and then the selected
patch loads.
Until the current phrase ends, the new patch selection is put on
standby, and both the PATCH display and the TAP TEMPO button flash
in time with the current patch tempo.
During this standby state, a flashing PHRASE SELECT pedal shows you
which phrase will be the current phrase in the selected patch. At this
time, you can press any PHRASE SELECT pedal to choose a different
phrase to be the current phrase when the new patch loads.
When the phrase ends, the new patch loads. If the current phrase:
contains audio
—it begins playing as soon as the patch loads.
is empty
—it begins recording as soon as the patch loads.
Patch Settings
Each patch offers a multitude of settings that allow you to configure the
RC-50 the way you like for any particular composition or live looping
performance. Following is a rundown of the various patch settings, with
brief descriptions of their functions. In most cases, we’ll show you how to
adjust patch settings, too. However, some require more explanation than
we can provide here—in these cases, we’ll refer you to the
RC-50 Owner’s
Manual
and/or another RC-50 Workshop booklet for more information.
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