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The problem arises if you stop all channels on the RC-505, when you restart if you are not precise you can skip 1/2 a beat. Keep a master loop going and you will never be out of time with stop/starts. Or if you want to keep the MK3 only playing that spare channel keeps it running, and when you RC loops come back in, it's in perfect sync!

@@FKeyPianoMan OK. Thank you.

Thank you Mark! Jams are fun!!

Yes, but you will need midi merger box to plug in both keys and RC505, as MC707 has 1 midi input

Thank you Stella 💛💚💙

My pleasure

You are very welcome

Thanks for your feedback. Personally I do like the a cappella band vibe on this one.

Thanks! Lots more stuff like this in the pipework!

You will need to look in menu at input routing and make sure that input is going straight to master output

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Connect them Via Midi Out to Midi In. The midi out unit will be the master. You will need a sound mixer to plug audio from both into, and then to your speaker. To be honest if your learning, start with one Loopstation, get really good at it, then buy a 2nd one. Goodluck

Thanks so much for the reply, appreciate it a lot, sorted the audio issue out now, its my brothers loop stations and he managed to sort it himself

Hi. I have a jam i no longer use, and happy to sell ir. What country you in? Checkout my latest vid to see my current setup. And if your using Logic, you have to bring along a laptop.at which point any midi trigger pads wiuld do what you need. Good luck

Midi clock. Midi out from RC-505 into drum machine (drum machine needs to be in midi slave mode)

Thank you. 1- plank of wood 2- Out of the mixer 3-You could look at Novation. Not sure of prices though. Or go second hand. 4- I use JBL, and no not battery powered. Good luck

Sorry one more question. Im using an effects board for my guitar. So Guitar goes into Effects Board with TS. Then Effects board goes into Boss RC505 intsrument 1 slot left and right with TS. Should I use TRS for the second connection? Does it make any difference?

TS works just fine. Where an XLR option is available it is preferable to me, as that cable has better shielding against noise.

Again TS is just fine.

@@FKeyPianoMan Understood. Thanks a lot! with everything being ts, Im having some buzz time to time. I could look for an upgrade to TRS then I guess.

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Yes, thats the challenge!!! I will be adding a Pioneer RMX1000 soon to help create more fills and tensions as I build up loops!

Absolutely. Keeping it simple is the best way to start and learn.

Glad it helped! 😁

Absolutely! Midi controls are a bonus for the harmoniser functions. If you want harmonies but don't plan on using midi, then there are other Perform range vocal effects that might better suit you, check out the Perform VK, and there is I think 2 other options in that range,

You're welcome!

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Thank you

I run through 2 different setups. Want to keep it simple (Mono) or stereo if happy to add a bit more cables, gear and sonic options. I still use both options depending on the sort of gig, setup and what i want to achieve on the day

Glad you like it!

Thanks Mr Expressing

USB to midi cable. Might also need an adapter for the 2 different USB connections. Ebay should be able to help you out

Glad it helped! I recommend the MC-707 groovebox for a drum machine if you can afford it. Having fader control on each channel is really helpful!

@@FKeyPianoMan I considered it but the size and price are daunting! I'm looking at the Roland MC101 as an alternative... Although it's also oddly fun to limit myself to the inbuilt beats and kits on the 505 looper and the Perform-VE vox box (I use those two tiny drum pads to record from the vox box to the looper -- it's a very basic sound but that's kind of what I like about it!) And I sometimes use the inbuilt rhythms on the 505. Again, super basic, dry, and mechanical in sound quality but it lets me get ideas out quickly (I have WAY more ideas than I do patience to twiddle with fiddly gear or menu-dive). Still... I'm tempted by the compactness and range of the MC101. We shall see! I try hard not to acquire new gear so I'm forced to push my existing rig to the max. You're the first person I've found with a very similar setup to mine, which is refreshing! Your keyboard soloing chops are 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

Don't use a super sensitive instrument mic. Maybe something like a Shure SM58, but you will always get some bleed from the speakers. Try recording the more sensitive parts first over a lighter sounding loop, or simply drop down the volume of the background loop while you record. Or get some in ear monitors, so you dont have speaker music going into your microphone

HI Kelly, Akai MPC have released a small keyboard, that has some looping capabilities. But it is not designed primarily as a looper, more of a production workstation. For me the RC-505 Loopstation is the best for any keyboards player, You can also get a pedal looper like the RC600 or the new Sheeran Looper, but again, best options for keyboardists is a tabletop looper, so you can access all the extra functions / tricks that come with a loopstation. Good luck

Hi thanks for writing me back. Almost no one does when I have questions lol So are you saying that with the AKAI, when it comes to looping is it just that you do a sequence and then press a button and it loops? like what is the purpose of a loop station? It just offers more sounds like you said? Sorry, Im very new. I havent even touched a synth of midi keyboard in my life. Im studying first before im able to purchase one. I just would like the most minimal set up (for now) but get what I need to do live looping. As well as it being portable. Not having to use wall plugs but STILL having the option. thanks again. I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to speak with me. -Kelly @@FKeyPianoMan

@@KellyLearnsToWait Not familiar with the new AKAI MPC Key 36 features. You will have to do the research (check out some tutorials) to see if it works for what you want. Or get an old 2nd hand keyboard and a RC-505 Mk1 to start learning. Good luck!

Glad it helped! Thanks

Thank you, much appreciated.

i'm not sure if I am understanding your question correctly. Can the RC505 harmonize? It's not really built for that. You need a dedicated vocal harmonizer unit.

I think this should be a future implementation. TC Voicelive touch 2 had 15 years ago this for example.@@FKeyPianoMan

You're so welcome!

I'd say both are similar in amount of gear required at this point. Adding a DAW also requires a steep learning curve to get to the same functionality a hardware loop setup offers almost instantly. But the more intricate you get the more a DAW becomes the preferred option, and the possibilities become endless!

So glad it helped!

Hi John. Interesting idea. Haven’t seen anyone do it. I don’t connect midi from the keys to the Loopstation. If anything I would do it in reverse, so the RC505 sends midi clock to RD2000 for tempo synced delay effects. Good luck

@@FKeyPianoMan gotcha. My intention was to map the knobs and faders on the RD 2000 to FX and levels on the 505 to have extra controls. I know in the assign function the 2000 sends MIDI out and I can see the CC numbers, but it's just not communicating with the 505. I'll keep tinkering!

Thanks so much!

Thank you dream fountain

Glad it was of help!

Thanks. Top tablet has lyrics and settings info for each song. Tempo, instruments, looping order, groovebox settings. And I have another tablet on the side with some extra samples to trigger here and there

Thanks Steve. The RC-505 has to be the master. sync goes out of whack otherwise. So I usually leave one track free on the RC-505. That is my clock track. If I want to to turn off all other loops but keep the drum machine going, then I keep that free track playing. Also good to keep it playing when stopping and starting loops on your RC-505. That keeps the drum track playing consistently. I also found that the RC505 MkII loops playback in time with the groovebox, whereas the RC505 MkI loops seemed to playback with a small latency.

@@FKeyPianoMan Thanks for that. I'll give it a try.

Good tips!! Thanks