Looper Pedal/Importing External files

[Tone2TheBone]

Doods,

Anyone tried plugging in a CD player or MP3 player into their unit yet? I tried it with 2 different 1/8" mini stereo cables and it didn't work. The manual for the RC-2 says to use a cable that doesn't have resistors........mmm ok. What do you mean doesn't have resistors! I didn't know some cables HAD resistors!

Maybe I should try a mono to mono cable instead? Or ask about a "resistorless" cable? Anyone have any luck doing this on theirs?

[Tim]

Tone - I am with you on the resister-less cable. I have not tried the CD/MP3 upload, but will try tonight. I remember something about making sure the MODE knob is on the right setting (auto, circle/triangle, note). I can not recall exactly which one it said.

[Tone2TheBone]

Hey Tim,

The manual says to put the mode knob on Auto. The pedal is supposed to receive a signal from the input of the mini cable and will automatically start recording when it senses a signal coming in. I tried this and it never started recording. The playback from the iPod was real weak....you could barely hear anything which is why the reasoning behind the cable with resistors makes sense. In the troubleshooting part of the manual it does mention a low audible audio signal being the culprit for a cable with resistors. Hmmmmm

I think I'll email Boss directly.

[Tim]

Did you try to turn up the volume on the iPod? This will give you a stronger signal to the Looper.

[Tone2TheBone]

Did you try to turn up the volume on the iPod? This will give you a stronger signal to the Looper.

Yup tried that. Also turned up the guide volume too and signal was barely audible. You can't email Boss directly to ask them something grrrrrr. I'll have to call. I'm not a phone person.

[warren0728]

Yup tried that. Also turned up the guide volume too and signal was barely audible. You can't email Boss directly to ask them something grrrrrr. I'll have to call. I'm not a phone person.

you might have better luck trying to find boss forums or ask your question on thegearpage.net....bet someone there knows

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[Tone2TheBone]

you might have better luck trying to find boss forums or ask your question on thegearpage.net....bet someone there knows

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Good idea Warren I'll try that. Thanks!

[sunvalleylaw]

Hey Tim,

The manual says to put the mode knob on Auto. The pedal is supposed to receive a signal from the input of the mini cable and will automatically start recording when it senses a signal coming in. I tried this and it never started recording. The playback from the iPod was real weak....you could barely hear anything which is why the reasoning behind the cable with resistors makes sense. In the troubleshooting part of the manual it does mention a low audible audio signal being the culprit for a cable with resistors. Hmmmmm

I think I'll email Boss directly.

Tim: Thanks for the link. I will try it for my RC20XL. As to the above, I had the same problem trying to import an Oldguy BT I had on my iPod. Volume way low, etc. The fix on the RC20XL was to switch the mode button input to "normal" rather than lighting up the instrument and mic light. Then it did not matter whether my guitar cable was plugged in or not. Imported just fine, then I saved it. I think I used auto start, but I know on another track, I just it the record button on the pedal and play button on the iPod at the same time. Pretty amazing what you can do! Now I can jam along virtually with a guy in Canada in the privacy of my own home.

P.S. did you ever get your guide drum loop question answered or figure it out? I would like to know how to handle that too.

[Tone2TheBone]

Tim - I loaded the files I sent you from the CD onto my iPod and tried importing them that way. The signal was too weak. I just wondered if any of you RC-2 users had done this yet. In theory it's supposed to work. I'll look for the forums a little bit this afternoon.

[Tim]

Tone - I found the cure to the problem. I was experiencing the same difficulty as you no matter what I tried to import. All you need to do is remove the flipping guitar cable from the RC-2 input jack. You get instant importing of loops and backing tracks. I did not see this in the manual at all. Hidden treasures I guess?

CAUTUION: Watch your volume. It does get loud with it going through the lopper and the amp.

[Tone2TheBone]

Tone - I found the cure to the problem. I was experiencing the same difficulty as you no matter what I tried to import. All you need to do is remove the flipping guitar cable from the RC-2 input jack. You get instant importing of loops and backing tracks. I did not see this in the manual at all. Hidden treasures I guess?

CAUTUION: Watch your volume. It does get loud with it going through the lopper and the amp.

REALLY? Yeah that is a hidden treasure of information there buddy. There is no mention of that in the manual I don't think. YOU RULE! Thanks Tim I'll try it again this evening!

[Tim]

OK Tone - Let me know how it comes out. For sure it will be as advertised!

[Tone2TheBone]

OK Tone - Let me know how it comes out. For sure it will be as advertised!

So did you use the CD I sent you? Did it record? Say yes.

[Tone2TheBone]

I would use the loops from the folder Smart Loops with Power Snare. There are a variety of loops in there that range from disco beats to regular straight rock beats to triplets. The power snare references a slight reverb on the snare hits. Theres another folder that contains the same loops, just without the reverb on the snare. Reverb on the snare is cool.

[Tim]

So there Toneman? How did the importing go with the looper? Since you did not post anything I imagine you most likely looped yourself way into the late hours of the night.

[Tone2TheBone]

Actually Tim I was helping my daughter with her homework and didn't even get to mess with it. And today I'll be a shoppin' so....we'll see if I can get the chance to try it tonight sometime.

[Tim]

Good luck with the shopping. I took off from work early today. For the first time in 29 years I have my shopping for my wife done a week before Christmas. Normally I am scurrying around on December 23 looking at the leftovers. I am compensation her for letting me buy the looper. I call it future strategy.

[Tone2TheBone]

Good luck with the shopping. I took off from work early today. For the first time in 29 years I have my shopping for my wife done a week before Christmas. Normally I am scurrying around on December 23 looking at the leftovers. I am compensation her for letting me buy the looper. I call it future strategy.

I too am finally finished shopping for my wife. I usually am out there last minute also. It's funny because after getting the looper from her and the kids I guess subconsciously I wanted to get her gifts right away too. haha

I'm getting antsy now because everyday I come here and people are getting early Christmas presents of nice guitars. I need to buy something!

[Tim]

Yep I agree. Personally I think GAS is going to hit the Fret Net with a major epidemic in a few days. There will be no mercy and no antidote, or short-term recovery. We must help each other through these times of necessity and passion. We only have each other to rely on. No one else understands our needs.

Look at poor SuperSwede. GAS has already hit with devastation. We all need GAS counseling to make it through the holidays and sales that will be thrown in our faces. Dang man, I’m getting depressed!!!