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A worthwhile upgrade from the boss rc300
I've owned the RC600 for about a month now, so I've had a good chance to get used to it.
First off, I'm extremely happy with it! My set up is
TC Electronic Polytune -> Crybaby Wah -> Helix HX Effects -> RC600 (with Boss FS7 as a Ctrl 1+2)
Plugged into it I have 1 vocal mic, 1 acoustic or electric and 1 cajon.
All of this is powered by a single Cioks DC7. I'm using the Cioks 8800 Parallel Adapter Flex with a Cioks 1050 Flex Cable Type 1 to get to the milliamps needed. Powering up, it can get to about 70% load on the milliamps, so it's perfectly safe with that.
The routing is a godsend. I've got the main output set to the vocal track. The guitar on sub 1, the cajon on sub 2 and the click track on the phones out. All isolated outputs. So this is great if you're needing to mix your sound to the venue on the fly, record to multi track, or hand individual instrument outs to a sound guy.
I only need 4 tracks, so I've re-assigned the track select and undo buttons to be track 4 record/play and stop. The RC600 is very customisable. You can assign any function to any pedal.
However, the one and only critisism I have for it is the lack of scribble strips. I ended up having to put tape over it to write on what I've changed the 2 pedal functions to. I also put tape on the middle track as that's where I put my drum track. It would have been much easier to type the names of each pedal assignment on a scribble strip.
The size is much better. I never needed the expression pedal, so I'm glad that's gone. I much prefer the setup of having the option, rather than forcing it on you.
I use the Helix for my effects, so I haven't tried the RC600 effects.
The menu is a lot easier to navigate. Everything is laid out a lot more intuitively. The rhythm track is accessable in 2 clicks.Tempo in 1 click. You can get to the measures quickly and cycle through each of the 6 tracks easily for each individual track's settings/recording options. The ability to only record what input you want to a certain track keeps your mix clean and reduces the chance of mic feedback. It saves you needing to have a mic with a mute switch too.
The track bouncing is a great feature for streamlining performances. I've laid down the drum beat on track 2, recorded a verse on track 1 and then a chorus on track 3 all while bouncing the drum track to both 1 and 3 so that I don't have to start multiple tracks when needing to start/stop sections.
All in all, I'd highly recommend it for any looping artist.
First off, I'm extremely happy with it! My set up is
TC Electronic Polytune -> Crybaby Wah -> Helix HX Effects -> RC600 (with Boss FS7 as a Ctrl 1+2)
Plugged into it I have 1 vocal mic, 1 acoustic or electric and 1 cajon.
All of this is powered by a single Cioks DC7. I'm using the Cioks 8800 Parallel Adapter Flex with a Cioks 1050 Flex Cable Type 1 to get to the milliamps needed. Powering up, it can get to about 70% load on the milliamps, so it's perfectly safe with that.
The routing is a godsend. I've got the main output set to the vocal track. The guitar on sub 1, the cajon on sub 2 and the click track on the phones out. All isolated outputs. So this is great if you're needing to mix your sound to the venue on the fly, record to multi track, or hand individual instrument outs to a sound guy.
I only need 4 tracks, so I've re-assigned the track select and undo buttons to be track 4 record/play and stop. The RC600 is very customisable. You can assign any function to any pedal.
However, the one and only critisism I have for it is the lack of scribble strips. I ended up having to put tape over it to write on what I've changed the 2 pedal functions to. I also put tape on the middle track as that's where I put my drum track. It would have been much easier to type the names of each pedal assignment on a scribble strip.
The size is much better. I never needed the expression pedal, so I'm glad that's gone. I much prefer the setup of having the option, rather than forcing it on you.
I use the Helix for my effects, so I haven't tried the RC600 effects.
The menu is a lot easier to navigate. Everything is laid out a lot more intuitively. The rhythm track is accessable in 2 clicks.Tempo in 1 click. You can get to the measures quickly and cycle through each of the 6 tracks easily for each individual track's settings/recording options. The ability to only record what input you want to a certain track keeps your mix clean and reduces the chance of mic feedback. It saves you needing to have a mic with a mute switch too.
The track bouncing is a great feature for streamlining performances. I've laid down the drum beat on track 2, recorded a verse on track 1 and then a chorus on track 3 all while bouncing the drum track to both 1 and 3 so that I don't have to start multiple tracks when needing to start/stop sections.
All in all, I'd highly recommend it for any looping artist.
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PP
Great Looper!
Great Looper! Has many features! looks Cool!
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LF
Most likely the best looper available today
Very nice set of functionalities. The only drawback which prevents me from giving 5 stars on everything is the handling - the shape is quite unique and it makes some buttons at risk when carrying. to have a generic case for it is difficult to find.
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Loop de loop
Best looper in the business. Hours of memory, hoards of functions, the buttons all feel quality. Sound is excellent. Only slight downside is the menu system is a little complicated, but once you get used to it you're good to go!
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For professionals
This looper has many features. One of my best investment.
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Excellent looper
A fantastic upgrade from my smaller boss looper. Good for a one man band.
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Best looper
There is no need to say anything about this looper. Everything a guitarist or one man show needs is in this looper. Each button can be assigned any function so it is fully customizable.
I would just like to point out one thing. I am partially color blind and am unable to distinguish some shades of yellow and green (I saw on the forums that I am not the only one). I solved the problem by using colored strips that I glued over the existing LEDs so that I could distinguish whether it was Play or Overdub. I know that the problem is with me and not with the BOSS RC-600, but I wanted to mention it in case there are other people with the same problem.
I would just like to point out one thing. I am partially color blind and am unable to distinguish some shades of yellow and green (I saw on the forums that I am not the only one). I solved the problem by using colored strips that I glued over the existing LEDs so that I could distinguish whether it was Play or Overdub. I know that the problem is with me and not with the BOSS RC-600, but I wanted to mention it in case there are other people with the same problem.
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