In my opinion, sending Clock information from RC-202, not to it, is better, since you can change sounds without messing the speed while selecting different patches.
Doesn't the 202 have a rhythm button or something that will actually trigger the sequencer play button..so you wouldn't have to loop the sequencer at all just push play and save loo space
This was my #1 most important question : can you sync bpm's with other devices using Midi (?) I've literally been searching and scouring, even posting this question with no one talking about connecting the 202 to Midi. Thanks for making this informative video 👍 Helps towards my decision to acquire one for my live setup!
Not sure if this is the same fix, but I sorted the whole rc202 start stop situation being controlled by my microkorg by pressing (on the rc202); setup>filter(midi)>value button 3 times>turn OnO to OFF. Job done, rc202 still gets clock data but doesn't get any control data from my microkorg
On my rc505 I make a blank loop by pressing Loop Stop and Loop pad, after setting that loop to a number of measures. Then when you record to that loop the aftertouch/fx tails blend in with the end/start of the loop (set it to Overdub).
Could you explain what you mean. I just got a 505. How do you do the above ? I noticed that with my korg micrKorg which doesn't have a sustain pedal the sound just stops. Thanks so much
others recommend using the 202 as master with MIDI. Wouldn't that fix your patch tempo change issue? I just send mine to keystep then that clocks both other MIDI synths and CV. I've only just starting out atm though hence why I'm here.
Try to sync the RC202 with my Digitakt, but it doesnt work at all. Done all the required settings, but if I check the tempo on the 202 there aint no midi, just the regular tempo that has been there before. Doesnt sync at all. Can you tell me what is wrong??
I’m wanting to buy a looper that will sync with my synths and drum machine I’m just confused a bit as to how the perfect synced start and stop works I use to have an fx pedal with a built in looper and drum loops and when you hit the button it started a countdown to the next measure and then you just select the amount of measures Now I’m ready to buy a good looper and I was hoping I could find a way better version of what I use to have but I can’t find anything that has a perfect start stop, but I’ve noticed that a lot of loopers do have midi out and in and it talks about syncing in the description, but no one ever says exactly how the perfect start stop works
Thanks for this! I'm wondering especially if working with sequencers, after 2 years, you feel like the 2 tracks are enough? Or do you find yourself wanting the 505?
I have moved to using an ipad and loopy hd for my looping as of recently. While not as physically elegant it sure makes up for that in terms of versatility.
@@mojodrum3215 I did not use an ipad in this video. But all you will need to do is use a class compliant usb interface and camera connection kit or usb c cable depending on generation of ipad.
Just got an rc202 for my synth and was wondering if you ever get a lot of noise on patches that have not much going on like a bass patch with a mostly closed filter. Just wondering as this unit i got is brand new and am worried it’s faulty
I no longer have a rc-202 but I do not remember it having any noise issue. Check your cables and make sure you are using the official boss psa adapter that came with it.
So I’m trying to get a Jupiter xm but it doesnt let you play chords and record it you have to punch in the notes on the screen it has. I also don’t want to use a laptop since it has speakers . What should I get so I can play everything without a laptop?
@@YukiTheSynthDragon Thanks for the info for sure....any tips on MIDI settings going from a JDXI to the BOSS-202 ?.not sure if youve tried them together or anyone else has....i see some people saying to set MIDI so no PROGRAM or CC or MIDI notes are sent thru the JDXI or else it can cause audio glitches, some said just use the midi clock there as well?...and not sure about TEMPO sync or LOOP sync?...im suprised i havent seen any videos of people using those 2 gear pieces in conjunction, since theyve been out about 5 yrs.
@@blasphem0 I have never had a JDXI and no longer has the rc-202so this is just a guess. Maybe try getting midi clock from the rc-202 instead of sending midi clock to the rc-202 ? I do not remember if the rc-202 sends midi clock or if it is just midi through.
@@YukiTheSynthDragon Thanks again for the suggestion...i use the MIDI in on the JDXI for a Roland A-49 so im not stuck with little keys....a main advantage to that i dont see many mention also, is that way u can operate 2 separate patches at once, both with their own cutoff an frequency tweaks...would be a good selling point....like u can be playing channel 1 on the full size keyboard while the jdxi itself can be set to play its 2nd,3rd or 4th channel...guessing the JDXA is the same.
Just doesn't make sense to me to run an analog or digital synth through all the digital audio conversions when a MIDI looper can do exactly the same thing and preserve the sound for the recording.
In my opinion, sending Clock information from RC-202, not to it, is better, since you can change sounds without messing the speed while selecting different patches.
Doesn't the 202 have a rhythm button or something that will actually trigger the sequencer play button..so you wouldn't have to loop the sequencer at all just push play and save loo space
Great demo! Good explanations of how everything works/syncs together.
Good point on the FX routing. FX post looper would be a semi fix
Thanks for the explanation 😊
the 202 has effects built into it, pre-and post. and I agree that it's better used as a clock source
This was my #1 most important question : can you sync bpm's with other devices using Midi (?)
I've literally been searching and scouring, even posting this question with no one talking about connecting the 202 to Midi.
Thanks for making this informative video 👍
Helps towards my decision to acquire one for my live setup!
I'm still trying to understand my 202, thank you for this.
How's your audio when set to slave mode?
Not sure if this is the same fix, but I sorted the whole rc202 start stop situation being controlled by my microkorg by pressing (on the rc202); setup>filter(midi)>value button 3 times>turn OnO to OFF. Job done, rc202 still gets clock data but doesn't get any control data from my microkorg
On my rc505 I make a blank loop by pressing Loop Stop and Loop pad, after setting that loop to a number of measures. Then when you record to that loop the aftertouch/fx tails blend in with the end/start of the loop (set it to Overdub).
I have done this as well, sometimes I do not like the overlap in fx tails but sometimes it works really well. Works super well with pads though.
Could you explain what you mean. I just got a 505. How do you do the above ? I noticed that with my korg micrKorg which doesn't have a sustain pedal the sound just stops. Thanks so much
Great indepth review man! Can you do another one where the Rc 202 is the one controlling the Minilogue?
Does the usb export tracks in it own folder so you can edit each sound?
others recommend using the 202 as master with MIDI. Wouldn't that fix your patch tempo change issue? I just send mine to keystep then that clocks both other MIDI synths and CV. I've only just starting out atm though hence why I'm here.
Great
Try to sync the RC202 with my Digitakt, but it doesnt work at all. Done all the required settings, but if I check the tempo on the 202 there aint no midi, just the regular tempo that has been there before. Doesnt sync at all. Can you tell me what is wrong??
I’m wanting to buy a looper that will sync with my synths and drum machine
I’m just confused a bit as to how the perfect synced start and stop works
I use to have an fx pedal with a built in looper and drum loops and when you hit the button it started a countdown to the next measure and then you just select the amount of measures
Now I’m ready to buy a good looper and I was hoping I could find a way better version of what I use to have but I can’t find anything that has a perfect start stop, but I’ve noticed that a lot of loopers do have midi out and in and it talks about syncing in the description, but no one ever says exactly how the perfect start stop works
I wish someone could help me i use a rc 300 and an impulse 25 but i just hear it but when i loop it i get no sound dont know why
good tutorial. can the free input (R) be used with a 2nd synth? and you can set that separately?
Yes you could use the free input, no it can no be controlled independently.
Thanks for this! I'm wondering especially if working with sequencers, after 2 years, you feel like the 2 tracks are enough? Or do you find yourself wanting the 505?
I have moved to using an ipad and loopy hd for my looping as of recently. While not as physically elegant it sure makes up for that in terms of versatility.
@@YukiTheSynthDragon how did you setup the connections between the iPad and the synth?
@@mojodrum3215 I did not use an ipad in this video. But all you will need to do is use a class compliant usb interface and camera connection kit or usb c cable depending on generation of ipad.
Just got an rc202 for my synth and was wondering if you ever get a lot of noise on patches that have not much going on like a bass patch with a mostly closed filter. Just wondering as this unit i got is brand new and am worried it’s faulty
I no longer have a rc-202 but I do not remember it having any noise issue. Check your cables and make sure you are using the official boss psa adapter that came with it.
@@YukiTheSynthDragon top job thank :)
So I’m trying to get a Jupiter xm but it doesnt let you play chords and record it you have to punch in the notes on the screen it has. I also don’t want to use a laptop since it has speakers . What should I get so I can play everything without a laptop?
I saw a vid on the arturia 37 key step something it’s all white and has green and red and yellow I think. Will that be a good buy too
Are you able to sync the Minilogue to the clock on the RC-202?
Yea
My RC-202 audio gets a little garbled when set to MIDI slave - you? Could it be the tempo clock from my master devices is drifting slightly?
I no longer have the rc-202. I have moved to using an ipad an loopy hd.
Thanks
Can you adjust volumes of each sound recorded into the Boss Rc 202
Not after the are recorded. I think you can change the track volume though. But I no longer have it. I have replaced it with a rc 505 mk2
with it being midi synch'd..does it also help quantanize the start an stop rec points to a degree?
yes it does !
@@YukiTheSynthDragon Thanks for the info for sure....any tips on MIDI settings going from a JDXI to the BOSS-202 ?.not sure if youve tried them together or anyone else has....i see some people saying to set MIDI so no PROGRAM or CC or MIDI notes are sent thru the JDXI or else it can cause audio glitches, some said just use the midi clock there as well?...and not sure about TEMPO sync or LOOP sync?...im suprised i havent seen any videos of people using those 2 gear pieces in conjunction, since theyve been out about 5 yrs.
@@blasphem0 I have never had a JDXI and no longer has the rc-202so this is just a guess. Maybe try getting midi clock from the rc-202 instead of sending midi clock to the rc-202 ? I do not remember if the rc-202 sends midi clock or if it is just midi through.
@@YukiTheSynthDragon Thanks again for the suggestion...i use the MIDI in on the JDXI for a Roland A-49 so im not stuck with little keys....a main advantage to that i dont see many mention also, is that way u can operate 2 separate patches at once, both with their own cutoff an frequency tweaks...would be a good selling point....like u can be playing channel 1 on the full size keyboard while the jdxi itself can be set to play its 2nd,3rd or 4th channel...guessing the JDXA is the same.
Is this loop device comes with built in drum beats?
no
Of course it has some beats
Just doesn't make sense to me to run an analog or digital synth through all the digital audio conversions when a MIDI looper can do exactly the same thing and preserve the sound for the recording.