29-31; p. 32-33). These sjections 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-20 provides a simple explanation of use. You can use it as a reminder of operational procedures. _£3_S3_£x=L Main Uses Here are some ways in which the RC-20 can be used. You can use your own creativity to come up with other ways to enjoy using the RC-20. ■ “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‘ ^ ■ Create loop phrases You can record phrases from a sampling CD or MD, and overdub guitar or vocals... ......I-* p-12 ■ Switch loops while you perform live Multiple R&B or techno phrase loops can be stored, and selected successively while you perform (Phrase Shift).....................................................................................({■¿r’ P- 20 ■ As a phrase trainer Play your guitar while playing back phrases recorded from a CD or MD..................[£¿¡5^ P- 16 Practice at a different tempo without changing the pitch...............................................p. 19 Erase the guitar solo or vocal when recording, to create "minus-one" data for practicing (Center Cancel).................................................................................................|^T’ p. 18 ■ As a backing device Phrase trainer with a pedal that lets you start/stop or select phrases (One-shot Playback)..............................................................................................................JWST' p. 16 ■ Special effects during a live performance Reverse-playback of a recorded phrase.............................................................................p- 21 OI3DSS Main features ■ Simple and reliable loop play The new “loop quantize” function automatically adjusts the timing of the loop end. This makes it easy for anyone to create looped phrases of an accurate length. I Up to 5 minutes 30 seconds of extended phrase recording Up to ten different loop phrases and one one-shot phrase can be saved for a total of 5 minutes and 30 seconds of recording. ■ Control the phrase tempo in real time The tempo of a phrase can be controlled in real time without affecting its pitch. A phrase recorded into internal memory can be made to match the tempo of a live performance, opening up new possibilities during a gig. This feature is also useful when you wish to slow down the tempo of a guitar phrase to learn and practice it. ■ Dedicated mic input for vocalists Since the INST jack and MIC jack can be used simultaneously, you can create new sound-on-sound performances that combine guitar, vocals, and percussion. ■ Easily record audio signals from a CD or MD It's easy to record audio signals from a CD or MD connected to the AUX IN jack. Since the vocal or guitar solo can be erased from the audio signal while it is being recorded, it's also easy to create minus-one data. ■ Pedal design for hands-free operation You can use the pedals to start/stop the performance, switch phrases, and set the tempo without taking your hands off of your guitar. 2 Contents Main features.............................................................................................2 Contents.....................................................................................................3 Panel Descriptions....................................................................................4 Installing batteries....................................................................................7 Making connections..................................................................................8 Turning the power on/off............................................................................................9 Important < Caution when turning off the power >............................................. 9 Recording a guitar or vocal performance to create a phrase loop.... 10 Recording a phrase from CD/MD to create a phrase loop..................12 Playing/overdubbing along with a saved phrase.................................16 Using the RC-20 for practicing—Phrase Trainer..................................18 Creating minus-one data............................................................................................18 Practicing at a different tempo...................................................................................19 Playing back in various ways................................................................20 Using the pedal to switch phrases (Phrase Shift)....................................................20 ...