Build in rhythm demo on the Boss RC-600
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Using the Built in rhythms on the Boss RC-600 Loop Station. What do we think? Would you use these in your performance?
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A little advice: 1) Try to switch on the "fill-in" and it will sound more like a live drummer playing with you when you switch drum variations. 2) Connect some external switches like: volume pedal for drum volume, and a double switch like Boss FC7 for drum variation 3) Assign one of the knobs 7 - 8 or 9 as drum stop/start. And you never have to bend anymore while you're playing live. *I even assigned patch increase/decrease in "mode 3" to 2 of the pedals that I don't have to bend and turn the knobs when I want to change to next or previous song.* 😉
I hope this helps you. Have fun! 😊
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I came for the looper I stayed for your beautiful voice!!!!
I can listen your voice all day and all night long!!!
Damn so good.
Your voice is so charismatic...
Well done girl!!!
Aww! You’re making me smile! I am trying to demo some other vocal Fx things soon and you’re inspiring me. Glad to have you onboard my friend!
You make this look pretty simple. I enjoy watching your videos. I get inspired and motivated, thank you
Oh that’s so friggin awesome! Thanks for writing 😆🫶
I love the depth of understanding you demonstrate. You've obviously spent a LOT of time getting fluent with all the different knobs and settings.
What you were saying at the end there about accessibility: this is something I find with pedalboards in general. I'm surprised that no-one has really addressed this issue any further than just offering foot-switches to rack or desk-mounted gear, or offering computer apps to edit all those parameters (not so helpful in a live situation).
I kinda like the idea of a rack or stand-mount device that has all the knobs and displays and is fully integrated with the pedals that do the kinds of functions you most need in a live situation.
Thanks for your videos in general. I'm an older guy (nearly 67) who is getting into (trying to get into) looping for the first time ever, and yours are amongst the most helpful guides I've found so far.
That’s so awesome! It’s great to hear from you. Yeah, I’m surprised about that too. It seems like the companies beef up their products with all kinds of capabilities, but so few people actually implement them in the live game time situation, the accessibility seems looked over 🤷♀️
But my loop pedal has enabled me to play all kinds of gigs that I wouldn’t have been able to previously. so I am always considering practicality. The Looper is supposed to work for me lol it’s not my job to show off all the things it technically can do… well… Except for here on this channel lol
@@EmilyMcVicker Yeah. I've got a Fractal FX8 pedal (which I love!) and its architecture is at least as deep and formidable as the RC600. In fact, the guy I traded it off just found it too complicated, and I totally get that.
Like the RC600, it has a small screen, with small buttons to select parameters. Unlike the RC600, it has a great little app to tun on the computer that gives you relatively simple access to all that functionality. So simple. Sit or stand in front of the computer and experiment on the device at your feet
That makes all the difference.
I'd love to see Boss come up with something similar. Hey... you're something of an ambassador for Boss here. Maybe you could have a word with them? ;-)
Hi Emily. My name is Bridget and I am from New Zealand. I just bought an RC-600 to use for gigging last week. Have my first gig next Saturday so it is a quick turn around to figure everything out and your videos have been so helpful so thank you. They are super engaging and fun to watch with an easy way of getting info across. With the drum beats, I assigned button 8 to be the rhythm start/stop which makes it super accessible mid song. Still trying to figure out ways to make it sound more natural way of incorporating them.
Thank you for all your videos - I have watched so many in the last week. You are incredible at what you do.
Oh Bridget! This is such a nice message thank you for writing! I’m so glad to hear my videos have helped you! I hope you have a great first gig with it and let me know how it goes with the rhythms. If they have work well for you, they can make a big difference! Keep in touch my friend 🫶❤️🤗
Oh I love this you did a great demo on this one!❤😊
Thank you so much! You’re very kind 🙏🙏
I love it. I’ve had my rc300 for 4yrs and it’s the rhythm section for me.
On nice! Ya I love how that one has all the knobs accessible at all times! Such a great pedal 🤘🤘🤘
Excellent demo. This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you!
Oh snap that’s awesome! Glad it helped! If you wanna see anything in particular, don’t be shy! I’ll take the inspiration! 😆👍
Very helpful demo and my god beautiful setup, everything nicely laid out. Good work!
Oh good! Thank you!
Emily. Always so generous and brilliant. Thank you. Have a good day my friend
Alberto!!! Good to hear from you friend. You too :)
Hey Emily. Great video. I'm glad you're better and back. Most of your concerns with regards to operating the rhythms are addressed by using a footswitch and some simple assigns.
Interesting! Sounds like you’ve built a system. Id love to see what you do
Amazing!
Thank you 🙏 I hope this demo was useful!
lovely exposition. Lovely and graceful yourself.
Thank you Lucio! You’re sweet to say it 🥰🥰🥰
Good vid thankyou from Germany 🇩🇪
Aw ya rock on!
Thankyou for this you answered all the questtions i had in that 1 demo
Oh! Good! I love that 🤘😆
great review and critique - very musical !! many thanks
Many thanks!
You are very good a demoing the unit❤
Thanks homie! Are you a looper also?
Awesome demo, thank you Emily.
Oh good! Glad to hear it Steven!!
You were fantastic , thank you 🙏
Excellent demo, Emily! You are charismatic and so easy to watch. And what a voice! But your spirit is perfect for this. And the editing is perfect for your spirit. Bravo. I'm going to watch you other videos.
David 🥰🥰🥰 you’re the sweetest
Yea!
Have you used a foot switch to work with it? Do you have any tips on how to work with all these variations?
I have the RC 500 and I use the FS 7. On the FS 7 I have the B switch set to Rhythm Start and Stop.
I use that for 1 bar or even 1 beat Rhythm Breaks. Of course this is all start and stop, but I sometimes just want Rhythm Stop Start.
You are right about the figiting that is required to move through the Rythm stettings with your hands can be cumbersone and not so conveinient in the live moment, but If you know a track and a beat you want to use for a specific song then You obviously have to put it into a memory bank and know what you have set there. You can set different Rhythmn Variations for different tracks so if you want a Chorus variation beat you can put it to a different track.
You are awesome, Love your energy and your channel. Keep on Looping in the free world.
Thanks friend! You sound like pro. It’s pretty clever some of the work arounds people have and how everyone chooses their own tricks.
I always try to make my transitions smooth as possible so I don’t really want to be messing with the pedal at all. So it feels natural. But if I wanted to use the drums, I would either have to pre-plan my arrangement a little more, or I would have to futz with my settings. That’s probably the main caveat for me
That was FUN! And great information
Thanks Bill :) glad u like! This was pretty fun to make! So much messing around haha
Thanks Emily, for being back, and for another great video. I lovedit! That being said, i have been worried about you... I felt something was wrong with you... Very glad you are better now... Take care!
You’re very thoughtful Hroar ❤️ ya I was sick for a few weeks. I’m still a little raspy when I recorded this video, but I’m feeling much better now and back to performing. Stay safe out there!!
Absolutely amazing
Gracias amigo 🥰
Thanks for showing us this
You’re so welcome! Thanks for checking it out!
This is a fantastic demo.. I've been researching this model for some time. I do simple loops with the VE-8 Boss pedal in my acoustic shows, but I'm wanting to go further. My problem with loop performances is that you sit there and watch a person, build, build, build.. and then finally get a song going. It's interesting to me.. the musician in a crowd, but I can tell that normal folks are losing focus. So.. I want to loop more and keep it fun, but don't want to get too caught up in it. Your songs seem to be just right. You take a moment to build (but not too long), and your energy is high throughout the tune. Great job! Great vids. I've subscribed and will be watching your content. 🤘
You’re very sweet! Ya the builds can’t be too long. They should be part of the performance or integrated with the song. So many ways to do it! Keeps the game exciting :)
Hey, great looking video!
Hey, thanks! 🙏
um, er..... never thought of using the built in rhythms to learn to beat box different rhythms... duh!!! thanks !!!
Oh ya! So much to learn from this machine! Very creative with the variations
Hi Emily! You can actually record the drums to a track like a normal instrument. Another option is to trigger each sound via midi and play the drums as you want :)
Hey! Thanks for the comment. I played with having one track with just plain drums. But I’m pretty sure it doesn’t record the sound of the drums, it just plays along to an empty track. Because it will allows you to change the style after you’ve recorded.
I’m interested in how you use the midi!
@@EmilyMcVicker if you set rhythm input, under routing, to loop, you can record the rhythm to a track.
@@NickleRock is there a musical advantage to doing that?
@@EmilyMcVicker if you mean creative advantage, I think that's up to the musician. The only reason I mentioned it is that you mentioned in your closing comments that it is not possible, if I recall correctly.
@@EmilyMcVicker O I see now. I commented on your comment to Fernand.
nice vid...I really like the punchy good programmed drums of the RC...
Oh nice! So you’ve been using them?
Great job. Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks so much friend! Coming right up 🤘😆
Looking forward to this as well... hope you dug into the fills and ending functions... :D
not as much on this one. next one definitely!
@@EmilyMcVicker are you planning on doing another video on this?
Hi Emily, without a separate footswitch you are very limited with possibilities to handle the internal drums. For example, there are midi boards, witch you can program f. e. fills, breaks, different drums while you play live. What I agree is the sound from the drums, don't like em that much, that's the reason why I use the "beatbuddy" foot pedal with really fantastic sounds connected in my case via midi with the Boss rc - 500. At the end, it's all a matter of taste. Everyone can see and feel your passion for music. Thanks for sharing🙏I enjoy your videos.... Thumps up and go on doing your music.....with or without a drummachine 👍😉🎶Greetings from Germany, Thomas
Aww Thomas! You are too kind 🥰🥰🥰 I might take a look at that beatbuddy thing you mentioned! If you have videos, I’d love to see!
First, Boss should hire you as a spokesperson…. Great demo. Second, I love your passion for your music and your tools… your beautiful and it shows in everything you do. Smile is killer!
You’re too sweet my friend 🥰 @bossinfoglobal - hear that?!?
@@EmilyMcVicker You are welcome! Just a huge fan. :) @bossinfoglobal - here is your chance to get a true legit fan of your product. Oh and listen to the drum comment. :)
You are the excitement I need to write. I am constantly amazed at your energy, feel and groove. I'm trying to arrange "It's Probably Me" (Sting) for my Jazz Ensemble. We're talkin' MAJOR feel here. Thank you.
I’ll give it a listen Harold! Thank you for the recommendation. Really cool song!
@@EmilyMcVicker The best one is the live performance from Fields of Japan with incredible "Sister Moon" at the end.
You're so full of life. May life be awesome for you!
Thank you! Working on it!
Gracias, mañana mellega una RC 600 llevo 2 aos con la RC 300 y le cargo mis percusiones analogicas en las pista y canto encima, es interesante tu aporte y todo. gracias
Oh wow! Congrats my friend. Thats awesome. Keep in touch!
Thank you very much for this video 💯❤️
Oh good! So glad you liked - nice to hear from you!
Thanks Em. Very informative. I learnt a lot. 🙏🏽😃🎤🎸
Oh good! I share my point of view, but I’m learning from these comments too. Hive mind!
I think you can stop and start the rhythm when playing by adding a foot switch controller and setting that to Rhythm start/stop in the system settings:
Yes that is a good idea! That’s what I will do if I start using them more regularly
Awesome
Thanks 😊 🙏
nice video ty
Oh good! Glad you dig it!
It needs a separate hand controller that can be placed higher so that the performer doesn’t have to bend.
Ya that would be such a good idea 👍
Super helpful💯
Oh good!!!
Great video and energy! I was hoping to see how you can vary the drums with fills, and variations by using pedal control. I have a Beat Buddy pedal that is incredible with very realistic sounds and it can do this. You can synchronize the BB with your loop pedal and create amazing rhythm combinations. The only problem is the pedal dancing aspect. It would be great to emulate what the BB can do on the 505Mk2 or RC-600 with the internal drum machine.
This is a great idea! Maybe this video needs a follow up…
@@EmilyMcVicker Can't wait to see it!
From this this video you just got your subscriber 😊
Aww you’re sweet :) glad you like the videos! Welcome aboard!
So Cool Maestra! Cheers From México City Phillter/Sista!
Hermano! Aww you’re so sweet! Thanks for the love! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Wow, love your channel! So talented....and beautiful 😍
Aw shucks thanks Harry!
Bedankt
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You are so fun much love to you!
Thanks Dan 🥰
You are awesome, and make this look so easy...but the truth is I'm still struggling trying to figure out how to record different tracks, assign them a different rhythm and control the trigger and stop events between them. Thank you for this work!
Sounds like you’re a real techie! The pedal can do a lot that i don’t even really need it to. I try to make my arrangements as simple as possible so I know I can reproduce them anytime.
here his a video that will awser exatly what you looking for
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It might be easier if you don’t want to go to all that trouble routing to save what ever beat you like to a memory. Then you can use one of the CTRL pedal inputs to trigger it on and off when you need it. Love your work.
Oh! Great idea!!! 🤘❤️
Can't wait!!
Thanks Bill! It will premiere right before Tuesday stream :)
@@EmilyMcVicker can't wait!! BTW I'm typing up a chart for you...
Gracias!!!
De nada! 🤘❤️
Great video! You did alright with the drum machine, and I can sure use that for my new 505MKII, thanks! Wish there was a volume for the drum machine, maybe there is!
There is!!! Click enter to go to the mixer, the click to the right until you see a slider that says rhythm
@@EmilyMcVicker Thanks!
You can use the software to create your own tracks and set everything there (intro, fills, variations, song parts, pauses, etc.).: it takes some time but if you always stick to the same patterns to perform the same things it will do the job. A way to have more control for improvisation could be to use something like a beatstep (midi in ch 10) and play/sequence it live.
Nice! Is that what you do?
@@EmilyMcVicker Actually no: I don't like how those drums sound very much so through the years I've recorded various tracks with real drum kits and when I play in front of people I always follow the same arrangements for the same "official" songs. At home, when I try new things I usually record some beat live with an e-drums kit and start from there.
Anybody know if there's a way to add a drum roll after a few measures, or did the brainiacs at Boss think it wasn't necessary? I'm hoping my limited knowledge is the reason I can't figure it out.
Lemme look! Do you need a drum roll specifically? Or some kind of fill would work?
Really great video!! I' m running a home studio, lot of (rack) synth's, keyboards, workstations, digital piano's, acoustic and electric guitars etc. Have a Presonus 64S mixing console , in combination with Studio One. I realized that I was slowly making or creating music whithin the computer. So a couple of weeks ago, I decided to buy a Roland SPD-SX Pro Sampler / Drum pad. Just to record my own rythm's. No longer use Superior Drummer for the drum parts (MIDI patterns). Just create them by myself. I'm playing a little bit of guitar also, but, always recording in Studio one, and then, you know, using the mouse for copying, comping etc. No creative process anymore. So I Googled for a looper pedaL. There where two best pedals, for me. The Boss and the Headrush. So, I'm a guy who's reviewing everything. And a lot of reviews about the Boss, lot of reviews about the Headrush. But I decided to order the Boss, because of your review. Why? Because how you're presenting your video, just great!! Your're not always in tune with your voice, but it doesn' t matter. It is just how you present you'r creativity with the Boss pedal.
Regards,
Mark Hofland
Nice! 🤘😆❤️
It's complicated for sure. As you say the drum rhythms are a good idea when streaming or practicing at home. However, for a live show when you need to stay connected with the audience, not a good idea. Just my opinion. You can't beat humans playing drums and a bass guitarist pun intended. Still love these behind-the-scenes vids. Thank you, Emily
I totally agree! Its easy to get too into the gear and the toys and forget that it’s really about connecting and expressing yourself in a performance. 🥰
Yes I would like to know more about using clicks, thank u for asking. Perhaps also the best way to go back/forth on a guitar to bass effect? (no keyboard here). Great video!
You might benefit from an external control switch like and FS-6 pedal. I started using one for my live shows too when I don’t bring piano 🫶
I made a video a few weeks about showing how to set it up!
@@EmilyMcVicker First of all, I wanted to say THANK YOU for the great content, I'm new to looping and your channel has been really helpful. Second, I went looking for the video on click tracks that (I thought) you were referencing here...but now, re-reading your comment, it seems like you might have been referring to the FS-6 video, which I did find. Have you done a video on the click track? If so, I'll look again, if not, please consider it. In any case, thank you again for the great videos.
Cheers m8, wanted to know if I could turn off the drums but not the loops without bending down, shame we can,t, althought I've an external footswitch that I've set to toogle with my beat and just the highhat on A and 2 more dirrent beats on B, using the highhat to strip it back. I've just shared all my knowledge xx One Love xx
Oh that’s very clever! I bet that is a nice touch 👍
Actually you can turn the drums on and off whenever you want, Just assign One control tò rythm so you can press it with your beautiful feet
Yes you can! If you have an available switch that you aren’t already using. You can also add switches with an FS-6 👍
Wow Awesome sauce xxx You have an Amazeballs Voice xxx great info, great help xx One Love xx
Thank you friend! ❤️🫶❤️
It does have capabilities of presets to set up a gig
Yep. 100 presets 👍 although certain settings are per track and others are global
Nice Vid. Your harmonies are awesome. I Just got a RC600, but been using a RC500 for ages and use the drums a lot. Defiantly recommend assigning rythem start stop to an external switch like a boss FS-7. The RC600 had 2 ctrl switch inputs. Total of 4 switch so you could use one for Rhythm start & stop, another for variation etc. I think the RC600 drums are ok wish, maybe for practicing. but not great. I don't like any of the snares, but the cajon is cool. Personally one of the main reasons I got the RC600 it to use rhythms I've made in Ableton. I will use channels 1-3 for guitar and bass, then 4-6 for rhythms I've made. eg 4 for high hats, 5 for kick and snare, 6 for percussion (congas). Then I can control the feel of the drums and use 64 bar loops with lots of variation like a real drummer.
Oh nice! Thanks for sharing all that! Sounds like you don’t love the 600’s drums, but the 500 had better ones? Dang.
@@EmilyMcVicker The RC600 has better drums than the RC500, or at least more presets, and the drum editor. But I think all the RC's sound a like a drum machine and not a real kit, but still amazingly useful to pull up a drum track of a specific genre of choice. Personally I like the plugin Addictive 2 drums by XLN audio, I use it in Ableton. So I can also make drum loops in Ableton and put them on the RC600. I'm gonna watch more of your vids, you are so talented
Base to Miss McVicker, we are waiting......
yay!!!!
@@EmilyMcVicker what are you using for background Harmonies??
Hi Emily, I love your videos! Lots of inspiration and tips, thank you! On the RC 300 I had a click track on my frist track (with a one bar count in). I havent found a way to set my 600 up the same way. Well, I have figured out how to make a click track and set up the count in, but i havent found a way so that I can record directly on the other tracks (with out waiting for a bar and then hearing the click again). Hope you understand what my problem is, and hope you can help. All the best from Norway! -Christer
Would love some tips on how to use a click track in a performance, thanks so much for your awesome videos!
grazie dall'italia....bravissima....
Yay! Thanks for writing, my friend! 🤗❤️
There is a ton of hands free control possible if you change a switch assignment or two.
So many options are there! ...I think for you though, beat boxing is more your thing.
Ha! I think you’re right. If I was using the rhythms in the machine, I’m sure I’d find a way to make it work. But I do like and prefer making my own grooves and working that way 😜👍
Hi, I'm hoping I can solve the drums on/off issues with a boss f6 or 7 pedal. Great video!
Yep 👍 that is a great idea 🤘😜
Great demo, just ijust want let you know that you could asign number 8 pedal to a stop and play rytme. tha way you would not have to go and rech the rytme buton with your hand. Keep the good work, and your smile ;-)
Thanks for the tip! Absolutely true! I could assign it to one of my switches if I really wanted to use it. But I would have to sacrifice one of my other functions that I constantly use. if someone was serious about using the built-in rhythms, maybe an FS-6 could be a good supplemental control switch.
For me, I think I prefer to beatbox my rhythms after all
does anyone know if theres a way to actually change the rhythm sound "patches" and import your own drum sounds? Im basically trying to change the sound of the "guide" patch that I use as a metronome to something better. And I don't want to waste a track just to be using my own metronome sound with nothing else on it.
Oh, that would be a really cool feature! I don’t know if it’s possible, but if you figure it out, I’d love to see and hear!
I tried what you did. Before, I upgraded the firmware and tried what you did but there is no sound coming from it. I tried hooking the wire from my computer to the Boss RC600 and couldn't hear the sound. Then, I unplugged it and now could hear the computer but still no sound from the Boss RC600. What am I doing wrong? I am a true novice.
No worries, friend! This Looper is not super user friendly if you haven’t used Looper before. I am wondering what plugging your computer into the Looper is for? Plug an instrument into the input and Plug a speaker into the output. The computer cable is only for firmware updates.
The accessibility can be enhanced by adding some extra pedals
Very true! I would recommend that to anyone who is serious about using any of these rhythms
This machine - like most pedals is a faulty design. I have a lot of knobs, switches, and sliders I need to use my hands on and I have buttons I need to step on with my feet. Why the hack do I put all this into a single box which can only be placed wrong - either I put it on the table and can´t operate the buttons with my feet or I put it on the floor and constantly have to bend down. Why don´t I simply make a device that I can operate with my hands and connect it to a footswitch to use the buttons to step on?
You know, that’s kind of what I’ve been working with on my live stream set up on Twitch these days. Rc-505 with a control switch. Check it out! My newest 505 videos are using it that way. What’s your current set up like?
You are so fun
Thanks ❤️❤️❤️
I connected minilab 3 to rc 600 via 5 pin midi cable. i could play the drum kits in rc 600 via minilab. But rc 600 does not record the drums? Any insight. I can only hear the faint unusable drum sounds playback.
Hmm I’m not sure if I’m picturing ur set up correctly. I dove into the drum sounds in this video, but in my own show I don’t really use them. Do u use them?
@@EmilyMcVicker yes
Your videos are so detailed.... might I say EPIC detailing? Thank You for Sharing your Talents! Love ALL the detailed explanation and then you add that Fabulous singing! I too Love Cheap Thrills- Awesome!! Can you change the drum rhythm with your foot? (I have seen you spin some dials before just asking) And for humor....... just a little Bossa Nova! 💖💖 Hit that Love Button!!
Haha glad u like the bossa nova part! 🤪 ya I am open to hearing how others make these beats more accessible! I try to mess with the knobs as little as possible
Hi Emily, just one question about something that I tried yesterday but was not able to make work. Let's say you have 2 tracks, #1 for the verse and #2 for the chorus and at the end, you repeat the chorus a couple of times, and then you want to have a repetition only with the percussion or rhythm so the audience can sing along, and then at end of the song a repetition of the chorus with the track 2 and the rhythm on. So I tried pressing button 9 in mode 1, for "Start/stop all" function and it worked to stop the track, but when I pressed it again to restart it, it always sent me to track 1 and wouldn't resume the last track that was playing....is there a way to do it? I know I can press the particular start/stop button of track 2, but I was wondering if such a central start stop button existed, because, you know, I could have multiple tracks in parallel and want to stop/start all at the same time. Thanks in advance
Im confused do you want ur recorded “verse” and “chorus” to play at the same time? Cuz that’s what would happen if you pressed the all start- right?
Are u using the built in rhythm? And you’re trying to play the rhythm without using ur recorded loops? There’s an option for that in the rhythm menu.
What I would do, is just hit track 2 like ur saying. Sounds like you’re trying to do something else also… but i might not be understanding why that isn’t doing all u want it to.
I have mastered the technique of “double tap” which really comes in handy. You can start and stop again really quickly to reset where in ur loops you are. But you HAVE TO DO IT IN TIME so the audience is none the wiser. Sounds like if you let the audience run the show for a second, you might have to do that to get back on the rails.
Please clarify if I am misunderstanding you!
@@EmilyMcVicker Hi Emily! Thank you so much for your reply. I hadn't read all at first on my phone. Sorry. I'm trying to cover "Chasing cars" from Snow Patrol, and the song has a moment where the chorus continues without the guitar, right? during that time the voice continues singing but this motivates the audience to sing louder...so, I will always have control, but yes, you mentioned the point of the double tap, sometimes it doesn't work for me and it was simpler a single click of the "All start/stop" button. I'm using the onboard rhythms. In my tests of a couple of days ago, when I pressed "All start-stop" everything stopped but only track 1 (verse) would always start. I was expecting that the "All" meant "all current/running tracks and rhythm" so when you press All Start, all the ones that were muted (active tracks) get triggered again. May this be due to a system bug? Thanks again.
Also, do you recommend using like an Electronic Rhythm Pad instead of the RC-600 for Rhythms?
For me, personally: I am a beat boxer and auxiliary percussionist. So you’ll notice in my performances I like to make my own beats
Great tips and insight ! You are really talented. Love the demos. I just bought the RC600 myself and am excited to explore the possibilities. Do you happen to know if you can record the drum rhythm audio to a track so that you would then be able to layer percussion tracks and start and stop them independently as with any other track ? Just a thought. There's gotta be a way of doing that internally without patching the audio outs to the inputs I would think, no ? If not.....that's DEFINITELY something Boss should correct in the next firmware update. Keep making great looping videos !
I bet there is a way to do that. But I haven’t gotten there yet! Haha lemme know how it goes :)
i feel that the included drums are good enough for practicing, jamming. but also they sound a little gimmicky , and i doubt they take you anywhere.
not a game changer but still a welcome bonus i guess.
Yea I feel that was about all the synthetic drum sounds in general. Sounds karaoke ish…. I prefer to Record and loop my own rhythms usually
In regards to the rhythm functions; how does this compare to the Boss RC-10R?
From looking at the specs, I can't tell if maybe the 10R actually has more features?
Hmm I’ve never worked with the rc-10 cuz it’s just one track, right? I’m not sure when it came out. Are the rhythm options similar to the ones u see in my demo? Others have asked about it too
Supposedly, the 600 has the same sounds as the 10-R. Looks to be the case so far. The 10-R is easier to dial up what you want and add intros, fills, endings, and fades. However, the 10-R does add an auto fill every 4 measures that cannot be deleted, is limited to 2 tracks, and you cannot save the name of the memory. Still a great unit! The 600 gives you more control over all the parameters of the drums, but it takes more time to program them all. Still learning, but drum control plus more tracks is why I bought the 600 too. Still the 10-R is nice to have for quicker sessions. Hope that helps!
What do you think of the 605 using the footswich in order to not climb down every time with the 600?
I think a suplemental foot switch would be a good idea if you’re serious about using these drum rhythms.
I think the drums are considered to be their own track that can be controlled via other tracks. Have you considered adding an external pedal to start/stop the drums? I use a Roland HPD to trigger the drum sounds in the RC-600, I set the RC-600 to record the drums into the loops, and then I can layer those drum sounds how I choose into whichever tracks I want.
That sounds like a great idea! And that’s working for you how you want it?
@@EmilyMcVicker Yep, I had to alter a few settings to record the drums sounds into the loop, but it’s working exactly as expected for me. Thanks for the inspiration.
I think that the possibilities of the rhythm machine will be better if you use a midi controller, you can also use it on iOS. I recently installed the touchOSC application, very convenient, there is an opportunity to use 16 assistance on boss rc 600
Oh interesting! Do you bring a computer or iPad to work your looper?
@@EmilyMcVicker iPhone and iPad
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They should expand cajon / percussion kits, for a solo loop situation I think they are the best sounds, also to avoid the "karaoke effect" you talk about
I agree. I know not everyone is a fan of cajone drums, but I think it sounds the most believable for a solo situation - which is probably the most common looping situation
Agree too... and also other types of percussion kits rather than "Full drum kits". :)
Yes they are a bit on your face. Maybe a bit of low pass filter, brushes kit and a low volume for the drums. There might be some other effects to tone them down a bit and make them a bit lo-fi.
I bet you already know that a lot of your concerns about the rhythm meeting hands on assignable 2 foot switches. I haven’t bought one yet though, so I don’t really know for sure.
Yes! Definitely more options. I don’t use them in my use-case. But it was fun playing around with them. And hopefully it shows a little of what they do if others think they’ll use them
Lovely video, thanks! Please can you share more about click tracks?
Yes! Thank you! Lemme play with these options and I’ll make a video I think 🤘😄
Cool video. I need to fade the rhythm at the end of the track when I press ALL STOP. I have faded all other tracks but the rhythm track pays at full volume to the end of the loop. I am stumped any ideas?
Oh man! So you programmed a fade, but the rhythm didn’t fade? That seems glitchy … hmmmm 🤔
@@EmilyMcVicker I think the problem is that I haven't actually recorded the rhythm so I am just listening to the machine not a track. So maybe you can show me how to actually record?? Or is it the case that the drum machine is not really part of a loop but playing along behind the loop? In which case it will never go along with a fade but will need to be coded stop with loop.
3:16 adorbz!
Hi, Thank you for making this and giving examples on how it sounds and works. I have a question. When you stop the loop, why do you double click on the third button?
There are a couple ways to stop loops. You can click stop on the specific track that you recorded while the other loops play, or you can assign a button to be all start/stop. Depending on what I want the music to do, I use both. Does that answer the question? I’m not sure what you mean by ‘third button’
Nice demo Emily, Love the way you move your body all the time, You are made to make music! Love your beautiful voice too ! Hope another video more in deep, like can you make a fill, can you change the variations while you playing? With a additional footswitch maybe? Or is this possible trough a computer? is there a software with this looper? Or do you need to bend down every time ? this can be pain full and boring .
Ya I agree needs some kind of external trigger that you can do easily without thinking. One for hands - even better.
And YES! I always dance! It really helps with timing and groove (and of course I love to dance 🤘😆)
You’re hilarious and completely entertaining…
Hahaha! Thanks Darrell I try 😂
I do not like that you cannot turn them off with a switch. What if you would like to have a part in the song that doesn't have the drums. There should be a button for the druim trac to be on or off.
I agree. I think you might be able to assign a switch to it, maybe even an external switch. If I was set on using them, I might invest in the separate switch to trigger on and off. But I don’t think I’ll use them much in the show. Canned drums never sound good enough to me… 🤷♀️
Record the drums to a track till they get you a button
Damn. You’re a bad ass.
Aww thanks friend! 🥰
@@EmilyMcVicker absolutely! Glad I have your channel and a few other looping peeps! Been making my life of navigating my loopers so much easier! Keep up the good work!
Hi Emily, this is a wonderful tutorial. From a drum standpoint I’m planning on using my Maschine mk3 as the drum section where I can just play a drum loop on the Maschine and then record said loop if desired on the RC600. Also I can have different banks easily switchable on Maschine for my keyboards or pads/whatever. Obviously you need Maschine standalone or maschine and a PC. Any thoughts on this ?
Oh nice! Are they able to sync their clocks with midi? If you have a separate drum machine doing the main rhythms, it’ll be like having a 4th track available. Sounds like it could be really cool!
@@EmilyMcVicker I haven’t tried to sync clocks yet. Will let you know if I suss that out!
@@EmilyMcVicker so I managed to hook them up. I used Maschine as my Midi Clock out (midi cable out) and used RC600 as MIDI clock in. I can now tap my beat on my Machine and it correctly syncs to the RC600. I can use the drum beats on RC600 and they follow what I tap out on the Machine. Nice and easy to get a beat going!! Ie RC600 a slave. MIDI in only.
For those who are interested Re: Maschine/RC600 sync
To use Maschine MK3 and RC600 together you can use Maschine as the clock master and RC600 as the slave. This allows you to tap out the tempo on Maschine and RC600 is automatically at the same tempo. You can use “Loop Start” button on Maschine to play everything on RC600 as well as whatever you have on Maschine. This will cause all loops on the RC600 to play (and if you have the rhythm switched on that will play too). If you have nothing on RC600 then the rhythm will play if you have it enabled. There are 2 modes I’ve played with that seem to work well. 1: Machine records synths loops (the usual machine workflow, record drums/synths/pianos/etc). Once playing you then record to RC600 through a footswitch press to a track, effectively storing a bounced loop. 2: you use Maschine as a synth input device and you just record to RC600 as you would any other instrument. Using Quantize on RC600 really helps. I’m sure there’s a possibility of using RC600 as a clock master and it can then tell Maschine to play whatever you have loaded (eg a whole song with parts etc). I need to play with this. I have a NI keyboard too that integrates really well with Maschine for the record.
You can add your own beats with the rhythm editor as well
Oh! I’ll have to play around with that thank you!!