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 constantly. The reverse button lights up, the tap tempo flashes, the one shot phrase flashes, and the inst&mic light/power light come on, all at the same time. I tried to clear out any saved data, but the pedal won't let me hit any of the buttons. When I hit and/or clear the right pedal all that happens is the tap tempo light shuts off. What do I need to do to fix it?

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It's doubtful that the LED itself is burnt out, so it's most likely a problem in the circuit. I doubt it will be user-servicable, so take it into the repair shop.

I would suggest cleaning the input jack, and if that doesn't fix it, replacing the jack.

you throw it away and buy a new one. seriously. they're not worth getting into. with layered boards. if you have the expertise to identify the problem. you wouldn't be asking. - not an insult. they are just very problematic. one repair will lead to another. just keeps going.

Right, to you too...

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.

Make sure the power supply for this is powered from the SAME receptacle as your amplifier is powered. Keep the cable from this to the amp fairly short and high quality cable. Keep guitar away from magnetic field sources... the wall wart adapters are notorious for generating magnetic fields.

Verify that you are using the ORIGINAL power adapter... NO substitutes are allowed.

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.

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.