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Anonymous Posted on May 02, 2013

Unit freeze each time i turn on my boss Rc 20looper all 3 indicators light up along with the normal mode and the unit freezes. i tried turning on the power while holding the exit button, at first it would get back to instrument mode with all indicators off. then when i would press rec the same problem would happen. now while pressing exit and powering the unit it still freezes. my adapter is fine i have also tried it on batteries. can someone pls help me out as this unit is imperative for my practice. thank

  • Anonymous Jul 14, 2013

    Mine just started doing the same thing. The only way I can even get the mode to inst/ mic is to power on with the exit or write button pressed, then nothing happens and as soon as I release either button all 3 of my indicators come on and it's frozen. Did you find a solution by any chance?

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  • Posted on Mar 11, 2011

SOURCE: My Boss RC-2 Pedal is having a problem with the

Most PROBABLE is the output jack either has been broken (common due to mishandling and accidents with cables such as stepping on the plug while plugged into the pedal) or the soldering of the jack in the pedal has broken loose. Less common is a circuit board crack in the vicinity of the jack. Open pedal and inspect for the above suggestions.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 26, 2011

SOURCE: When I turn on my

Hi. I had the same problem and fixed it by clearing all the phrases. An explanation of how to do this is below (written by someone else, not me) But, expect your guide beat to now sound like a fuzz instead of a drum. This really sucks and there is apparantly no fix for the guide sound except to send it back to Boss. Good luck.

1. Start by selecting Phrase 1.

(if the 'REVERSE' or 'AUTO START' are lit press them off.)

2. Select 'INST & MIC' by pressing 'MODE'

3. Hold down 'EXIT' and 'AUTO START' together - at the same time, this should light up the green LED for 'LOOP PHASE'

4. Hold down 'WRITE' and 'EXIT' together
then hold 'WRITE' on its own
then 'WRITE' and 'EXIT' together again...as if you were clearing a phrase.

they should light up in red and flash, if not try a combo of section 4.

5. Repeat on all Phrases 1 - 11.

Fred Yearian

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2011

SOURCE: When I press the power

Weak batteries or power adapter would cause this.

Fred Yearian

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  • Posted on Sep 16, 2011

SOURCE: I have a RC-20 xl

It is strange that it comes on when you plug into the OUTPUT... It should come on when you plug into the INPUT... could you have the jacks/plugs backwards? If cables are backwards, the bypass function will still pass your guitar backwards through the controls. You would NOT be the first person to mistake the labelling of input and output. There may be another problem of course, but do check the in's and out's. The fading out of the LED's is NORMAL when power is removed due to storage of the power by capacitors internally that bleed off.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2012

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If it does not power up, it is likely going to be a faulty or severly dirty switch contact or a failed capacitor in the power supply. A shot of contact cleaner is usually enough to rectify the first issue, The second issue you need to locate the part at fault and replace it.

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My RC-50 suddenly won't power on.

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Mar 04, 2013 • Boss Rc 50
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Roland BOSS RC-20XL Loop Station will not record or play

If your Roland BOSS RC-20XL Loop Station will not record or play, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:
  1. Check the power source: Make sure that the Loop Station is properly powered and that the batteries or power supply are providing sufficient power. If using batteries, try replacing them with fresh ones.
  2. Check the connections: Ensure that the input and output connections are properly connected and that there are no loose cables. Try using different cables to see if that resolves the issue.
  3. Check the settings: Make sure that the Loop Station is set to the correct mode and that the input level is set appropriately. Refer to the user manual for guidance.
  4. Reset the device: Try resetting the Loop Station to its factory settings. Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to do this.
  5. Service: If none of the above steps work, the Loop Station may need to be serviced. Contact the manufacturer or a certified repair center for assistance.
Hopefully one of these steps will help you get your Roland BOSS RC-20XL Loop Station working again.
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I have the Roland Boss Rc-20xl Loop Station, and I'm running off of batteries I have been since I got the pedal. In the middle of recording a phrase the pedal shut off and started resetting itself...

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I am not positive on this but I would try to clear all of the loops. Try holding the right pedal for about 5 seconds.
If that does not work, hold the right pedal for about seconds while you turn off the unit. Release the right pedal then turn the unit back on.
Hope that helps!
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I was trying to transfer data from the RC-50 to my computer and pulled out the USB cable by mistake from the computer and now the RC-50 says Data Damaged. I think I may have put the file in the trash in...

Usually in any type of situation when data is being transferred and the connection is prematurely lost there is data lost and or file corruption.



My suggestion:

Connect the Boss Rc 50 to your computer and backup its entire contents to your computer if possible.

Next perform a Hard Reset: While simultaneously holding down the "PLAY MODE" and "LOOP SYNC" buttons, turn the power on. Everything should be restored to factory settings.



If your backup was successful, then you can transfer desired files (one at time) to determine if the are usable. If a file causes errors or malfunction, then most likely it is corrupt.



Hope this helps

Apr 05, 2011 • Boss Rc 50
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My boss DD-3 makes a strange tapping sound on all modes. tapping sound gets more frequent when i turn the delay time pot to the right. its like a little tap sound getting into the circuit with the guitar...

Check your power source or battery. The sound is probably due to the internal processor recycling due to watchdog timer. If power is OK, then service will be necessary to repair the problem.
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When I turn on my BOSS RC-20XL Loop Station the reverse, tap tempo, write, exit and one shot phase start to blink rapidly and I cannot get them back to normal. Therefore, I am unable to use my loop...

Hi. I had the same problem and fixed it by clearing all the phrases. An explanation of how to do this is below (written by someone else, not me) But, expect your guide beat to now sound like a fuzz instead of a drum. This really sucks and there is apparantly no fix for the guide sound except to send it back to Boss. Good luck.

1. Start by selecting Phrase 1.

(if the 'REVERSE' or 'AUTO START' are lit press them off.)

2. Select 'INST & MIC' by pressing 'MODE'

3. Hold down 'EXIT' and 'AUTO START' together - at the same time, this should light up the green LED for 'LOOP PHASE'

4. Hold down 'WRITE' and 'EXIT' together
then hold 'WRITE' on its own
then 'WRITE' and 'EXIT' together again...as if you were clearing a phrase.

they should light up in red and flash, if not try a combo of section 4.

5. Repeat on all Phrases 1 - 11.
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My Boss RC-50 has stopped working. I used the power chord for my RC 50 in my Boss OC 3 pedal and then tried using the chord in my RC 50 again and it won't work. It won't even work with other power...

CHeck the voltage out of the adapter. It should be around 9 to 11 volts. If it is not, it is possible that the OC3 has reversed polarity AND a protector that put a short on an incorrect supply. If so, it could have damaged the RC50 adapter. If the RC50 adapter is putting out correct voltage, then I suspect the inout connector on the RC50 may be damaged or not quite seated. Visually inspect the connector first.
Dec 04, 2010 • Boss Rc 50
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Beggining of loop missing on FIRST playback only, on Boss RC-50.

Ok, solved this problem by visiting roland U.S. site as the help offered in this country is useless. The instructions given by email would not have worked even after the update was installed. Luckily, there are instructions that come with the download. If you have same problem as me go to http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=772&tab=downloads&skip=true

and update the opperating system on the RC-50 to RC-50 System Update Version 1.01.

Then hold loop sync and phrase 2 button (think it was phrase 2) to change it to sound priority mode. Then it will play back correctly what you recorded on the first loop, rather than missing the first beat.

Am v.happy I have found this, as after much searching I can't find any other loopers out there that offer 3 seperate loop tracks and the ability to switch between them effectively. Plus, it's a very convenient size, better than a load of rackmounted stuff to haul around.

However.....

Another problem..

When hitting the reverse switch ( I assigned both external footswitch and the onboard Tempo pedal to reverse) the change is not instanteaneous. There is a second or so delay before it plays in reverse. Not a problem for most, I suppose, but I have a piece that switches rythmicaly between playing forward and reverse which means hitting a pedal in time and reverse/forwards changing immediately. I think they could do with another software update to solve this. Now I have to keep room in my enormous pedal board for the old rc-20, as that does the reverse as it should - when you hit the flippin switch!
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