The quality of effective instruction is to always assume your listeners understand nothing from the offset. That is, to assume NOTHING. Proceed then at a measured rate, in small, clear increments without distraction. No, you don't even need jokes to endear yourself, your listeners are here voluntarily. This guy understands this, so few ever will. Thanks, from a slow learner.
Because of your tutorials, I bought an RC-300 and I will be returning to your channels in the future. Boss really should compensate you. Thank for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you so much, Stefan. I used an RC-3 at Guitar Center yesterday and immediately saw the "recording > overdubbing > playback" (as you describe the default behavior) as a red flag that would be a "deal-breaker" for me getting an RC-3. I see several others have had this issue. Thank you for your excellent information. You are doing a great job of teaching. It is marvelously simple and direct to the point. And it is also helpful that you confess your own "learning curve" so people have more patience with themselves in learning to use it.
Thanks. Oh yes! The learning curve. I was pretty frustrated, when I started looping. I saw people do it and it looked so simple. I came to the Point, where I was convinced, that I was too stupid for making Loop music. So it's important for me to make clear, that it needs practice. But it's worth it.
I have watched some other instructions to use the RC-3, and this is the best. Particularly important was to learn that you must stop recording the loop progression in the first beat of the measure coming AFTER the entire progression is played. Nobody mentioned in the other videos I've seen! Thanks!
I plan on purchasing a Boss RC1, and I was concerned regarding cable connections, my amplifier has only one input. Ok, now my question is answered. Thank you very much. Also, thanks for info on timing and coordination of when to step on pedal.
The first tutorial on looping that actually is listenable and I can determine what is the loop and what is being played live over the loop. VERY important for someone just starting out with looping and trying to back himself (or herself) up on rhythm (the loop) and playing lead (live).
Very nice. The RC3 programming default is Press and record Press and overdub (record) Press and playback Press and overdub. The pedal can be reprogrammed to be Press and record Press and playback Press and overdub.
Thanks for the clear and concise explanations and the split screen, which adds another note of clarity. I know I'll have to practice to hit the pedal at the exact right moment; I'll work on that.
Great tutorial, thanks - although my experience with the RC-3 is different (and frustrating) the first press of the pedal records...but when i hit it again it plays back what i recorded AND continues to record what i play next - I need to hit the pedal twice so it just plays back -- do i have something set up wrong?
You can change the the switching order. Please check the Manual on page 19: "When you press the pedal, the RC-3 will switch its operation in the order of recording > overdubbing > playback (default setting) (p. 6). However, you can change this so that the order is recording > Playback > overdubbing (RC-2 compatible). 1. While holding down the [TAP TEMPO] button, turn on the power (insert a plug into the OUTPUT A jack). 2. Use the [DOWN ] / [UP] buttons to select the desired mode. Display Explanation: rd : Operation will switch in the order of Recording > Overdubbing > Playback (default setting). rP : Operation will switch in the order of Recording > Playback > Overdubbing (RC-2 compatible). 3. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button to return to normal operation."
Thank you Soooooo much for these tutorials! My first looper ended up being the Boss RC300......Major mental breakdown! The owners manual is not very helpful when you can't watch someone actually DOING it. Awesome, Stefan!
Oh, so true! The manual is correct, but it doesn't show how to loop from a useres perspective. That's what made me produce these videos. I spend so much time in finding things out, that I like to share with you!
Hi ... I just went to learn how to use the rc -3 loop and never got to it as I was taken up with your little rendition of your demonstration. The tune haunted me enough to just try and learn it by watching. Now that I can mimic your hypnotic music, I’m hoping this trance has a name. Would love to know the title of that song and it’s history. Signed up for your page and hope you have other trancing qualities to come! Thanks again Wild Bill Now in search for the missing loop station
Thanks for the feedback. Great to hear that you got into loop music. The music is my own composition. It has no real name, because it's not a hole song. But the working title was 'rainy days' :-)
Thank you for the instructions. You explanation is clear and concise. I received this looper yesterday and spent the better part of today learning about it and then - boom - I found you. Thank you. What was that super smooth song you were playing?
Thank you for great video! :) Doesn't it depend on changing the RC-3's default "switching order" from Recording->Overdubbing->Playback to Recording->Playback->Overdubbing? Because otherwise, after I record the rhythm track and press the pedal, the RC-3 then switches to Recording mode and records my lead playing, and that's not what I want, or what happens in this demo video.
press and hold the tap tempo button while plugging the output cable it (turning it on). You can then press the up button to switch between rd (record then overdub) or rP (record then play) and save to memory
merry xmas to me.. my RC-2 died after years of use... repair shop said it was fried so i had to replace it.. this pedal is definitely an improvement on the previous model IMO.. the auto overdub feature is sweet
really nice job man. you are one of the little youtubers that explained all necessary and nothing unnessesary! i really liked your video. its explained really good :D
How do you clear what you've put into the pedal, whether it be because you've made a mistake or just want to start something else? I've still got the same mistake going on, and on and on etc.
takineti If it's the first loop, I have to stop and reset the looper. Bad news. When doing overdubs, I have the possibility to undo the last loop without deleting everything. Please check out my second video "Overdub and Undo". There I explain the details. Have fun and loop on!
Is there a way to turn off the RC-3 while it is plugged in? I have mine on a pedal board but there are many times where I'm not using it and I'd like to turn it off. Great videos. Thanks Stefan!
I don't think that there is a way to switch it off. I usually run it on a power adaptor, because it needs a lot of current.... I just wanted to keep the setup of the video as simple as possible. Thanks for watching! :-)
Thanks Stefan! Straight forward demonstration of how to use the RC-3! I love the song you have used and would love to learn how to play it myself. Do you happen to have the tab for this? From reading teh comments I understand that this is your owen piece of music, however I would still love to play this if you are willing to share the tab? Thanks again :)
Hi guys, I got a question: between the loops there is like a three seconds pause, can I get rid of it to have like a non-stop, continuous loop? Thanks a lot.
this is a Great series and helped me immensely! i especially like how it starts by not assuming i already kno what a loopy station is? i mean, he even shows how to plug the little sucker in:) most loop tutorials i've watched start out with somebody immediately jammin.. and loopin.. and dubbin.. and i never can figure out wassup. so KuDos to Loops Unlimited!
That's exactly what I felt, when I started looping. There are so many videos with great loop music out there. I spent hours figuring out, what those guys are doing. That was my motivation to start the series!
Is the sequence of plugging in important? Do you get everything plugged in before you turn on your amp? Does it matter? And when you are finished, do you turn off your amp first, then disconnect everything else? Does it matter?
The amp is the last thing I turn on and the first thing I turn off. The reason is simple. Everythime I connect or disconnect a cable in the signal chain, there will be a popping or crackling sound. That can be really annoying. Usually there should be no damage....
THIS IS AN FAQ!! You can change the the switching order of the RC-3. Please check the Manual on page 19: "When you press the pedal, the RC-3 will switch its operation in the order of recording > overdubbing > playback (default setting) (p. 6). However, you can change this so that the order is recording > Playback > overdubbing (RC-2 compatible). 1. While holding down the [TAP TEMPO] button, turn on the power (insert a plug into the OUTPUT A jack). 2. Use the [DOWN ] / [UP] buttons to select the desired mode. Display Explanation: rd : Operation will switch in the order of Recording > Overdubbing > Playback (default setting). rP : Operation will switch in the order of Recording > Playback > Overdubbing (RC-2 compatible). 3. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button to return to normal operation."
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I got an rc3 from my girlfriend last year and I've been struggling on how get the timing down. Your video is very VERY helpful and I really commend on your explanation as well as your skills in the guitar. Looking forward to more of your videos!
Question: I connected as u say, the loop station is blinking but no sound is coming from the amplifier. I checked the vol controls on amp. Any suggestions would be beneficial.
Is there no Sound at all? If you play the guitar without recording, there should be sound. If not, I suggest to check both cables. Plug the guitar directly into the amp without the loopstation and see if both cables are ok. Then make shure to use the correct plugs. I once cennected the cable from the amp into the plug of the footswitch: No Sound at all. Since the two Outputs and the footswitch Connection are side by side, it is easy to confuse them. Let me know if you found the cause of the problem.
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The clearest most straightforward Boss RC-3 tutorial that I have ever seen. Thanks so much.
The quality of effective instruction is to always assume your listeners understand nothing from the offset. That is, to assume NOTHING. Proceed then at a measured rate, in small, clear increments without distraction. No, you don't even need jokes to endear yourself, your listeners are here voluntarily.
This guy understands this, so few ever will.
Thanks, from a slow learner.
Nice video. You're clear, straightforward, and concise. My favorite characteristics of a You Tube video!
A simple yet brilliant refresher for me as I haven't used my RC3 for three years! Cheers mate!
Because of your tutorials, I bought an RC-300 and I will be returning to your channels in the future. Boss really should compensate you. Thank for sharing your knowledge with us.
You are welcome. Yes it would be nice if BOSS would apreciate, what I do, but I think they haven't even noticed my work...
Thank you so much, Stefan. I used an RC-3 at Guitar Center yesterday and immediately saw the "recording > overdubbing > playback" (as you describe the default behavior) as a red flag that would be a "deal-breaker" for me getting an RC-3. I see several others have had this issue. Thank you for your excellent information. You are doing a great job of teaching. It is marvelously simple and direct to the point. And it is also helpful that you confess your own "learning curve" so people have more patience with themselves in learning to use it.
Thanks. Oh yes! The learning curve. I was pretty frustrated, when I started looping. I saw people do it and it looked so simple. I came to the Point, where I was convinced, that I was too stupid for making Loop music. So it's important for me to make clear, that it needs practice.
But it's worth it.
I have watched some other instructions to use the RC-3, and this is the best. Particularly important was to learn that you must stop recording the loop progression in the first beat of the measure coming AFTER the entire progression is played. Nobody mentioned in the other videos I've seen! Thanks!
+Mario de Vivo Thanks for the kind feedback!
I plan on purchasing a Boss RC1, and I was concerned regarding cable connections, my amplifier has only one input. Ok, now my question is answered. Thank you very much. Also, thanks for info on timing and coordination of when to step on pedal.
Thank you for this great session 🎉
Simply the best explanation on looping for anyone who is new to looper pedals. Stephan tu es le meilleur.
Merci beaucoup. Dis à tes amis aussi! Salutation d'Allemagne.
Just starting my looping journey, thank you.
Perfect lesson series. Thanks you!
Great simple explanation ! Perfect !!!
Thank you for that very straight forward explanation. Looking forward to checking out some of your other videos.
You’re so good, you made it so easy to leran how to use this pedal! Thank you very much!
Awesome. Concise, clear and simple. Just what I need.
What scale are you using for the solo?
I just bought my RC-3 yesterday and am going through your tutorial now. I'll let you know how it comes out!
Yeah! Go for it!
basic, simple , precise . nicely done
The first tutorial on looping that actually is listenable and I can determine what is the loop and what is being played live over the loop. VERY important for someone just starting out with looping and trying to back himself (or herself) up on rhythm (the loop) and playing lead (live).
Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Very nice. The RC3 programming default is
Press and record
Press and overdub (record)
Press and playback
Press and overdub.
The pedal can be reprogrammed to be
Press and record
Press and playback
Press and overdub.
Wow I love that melody!!!
Thanks for the clear and concise explanations and the split screen, which adds another note of clarity. I know I'll have to practice to hit the pedal at the exact right moment; I'll work on that.
Oh yeah! That's the key to loop magic!
Thanks for watching.
Very clear precise instructions, perfect
great vid very basic and educational thanks
Enjoyed this, so I subscribed. Thanks
Great tutorial, thanks - although my experience with the RC-3 is different (and frustrating) the first press of the pedal records...but when i hit it again it plays back what i recorded AND continues to record what i play next - I need to hit the pedal twice so it just plays back -- do i have something set up wrong?
You can change the the switching order. Please check the Manual on page 19:
"When you press the pedal, the RC-3 will switch its operation in the order of recording > overdubbing > playback (default setting)
(p. 6). However, you can change this so that the order is recording > Playback > overdubbing (RC-2 compatible).
1. While holding down the [TAP TEMPO] button, turn on the power (insert a plug into the OUTPUT A jack).
2. Use the [DOWN ] / [UP] buttons to select the desired mode.
Display Explanation:
rd : Operation will switch in the order of Recording > Overdubbing > Playback (default setting).
rP : Operation will switch in the order of Recording > Playback > Overdubbing (RC-2 compatible).
3. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button to return to normal
operation."
Gerry Pagano I was having the same issue. Thanks.
Absolutely awesome 💙💙👍
Nice video. Straight forward and accurate
Thank you well demonstrated will be following.
Thanks a lot.
Zit works now. Thank you so much. I was turning the amp on first causing the malfunction. Ur channel is very helpful my friend😎
+Barry Ackerman You are welcome! Keep on looping.
Great stuff Stefan. Just subbed. I’ve got a gig tonight and want to play with the loop.
Thanks for taking time to share your knowledge and help others. Peace.
Very clear thanks. Timing is the biggest hurdle for me!
Yeah! I know what you mean. That was the hardest part for me too. But keep on trying. It will get better and better.....
Beautiful song! Great videos. Thanks.
You're welcome! Thanks for the kind feedback
Very clear explanation, well paced for newbies like me. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind feedback!
WOW best loop tutorial. Well done. cant wait to watch them all
Very good tutorial. Thank you for your clear explanation.
Thank you Soooooo much for these tutorials! My first looper ended up being the Boss RC300......Major mental breakdown! The owners manual is not very helpful when you can't watch someone actually DOING it. Awesome, Stefan!
Oh, so true! The manual is correct, but it doesn't show how to loop from a useres perspective.
That's what made me produce these videos. I spend so much time in finding things out, that I like to share with you!
Very good demo! Cool chords!
I like your lesson you're a good teacher
Hi ... I just went to learn how to use the rc -3 loop and never got to it as I was taken up with your little rendition of your demonstration.
The tune haunted me enough to just try and learn it by watching.
Now that I can mimic your hypnotic music, I’m hoping this trance has a name. Would love to know the title of that song and it’s history.
Signed up for your page and hope you have other trancing qualities to come!
Thanks again
Wild Bill
Now in search for the missing loop station
Thanks for the feedback. Great to hear that you got into loop music. The music is my own composition. It has no real name, because it's not a hole song. But the working title was 'rainy days' :-)
Fantastic. Well explained!!!
When it comes to looping, this guy's the BOSS!!
Thanks so much!
Showing how to use the chord progressions was a great idea! Thank you!
+David Joseph Great if you like it!
Thank you for the instructions. You explanation is clear and concise. I received this looper yesterday and spent the better part of today learning about it and then - boom - I found you. Thank you. What was that super smooth song you were playing?
Very easy to follow, thank you
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Stefan, just set mine up tonight, great instructions
Thanks so much!
Excellent, no nonsense, straight to the point . . . Good work :-)
That's what I was trying to do! Thanks for the Kind words! :-)
Great instructional video. thanks! Now I’m off to try it for myself...
Yeah! Thanks. Go for it!
Great stuff. Now I just have to save up so I can get a loop station.
Thanks a lot!!
It’s been very useful for me!!
Thank you for great video! :) Doesn't it depend on changing the RC-3's default "switching order" from Recording->Overdubbing->Playback to Recording->Playback->Overdubbing? Because otherwise, after I record the rhythm track and press the pedal, the RC-3 then switches to Recording mode and records my lead playing, and that's not what I want, or what happens in this demo video.
press and hold the tap tempo button while plugging the output cable it (turning it on). You can then press the up button to switch between rd (record then overdub) or rP (record then play) and save to memory
Great video thanks for sharing your time.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
This chord progression made me think of Kylie Minogue’s “Red blooded woman” tune. Great video!
merry xmas to me.. my RC-2 died after years of use... repair shop said it was fried so i had to replace it.. this pedal is definitely an improvement on the previous model IMO.. the auto overdub feature is sweet
Oh yes indeed. Keep on looping.
Thank you I have just bought an RC3, this is very helpful.
Great to hear. Have a lot of fun!
Very easy to follow by..thank you
Just discovered your video today. Thank you, it's great!
Keep on looping! Thanks.
This is great - thank you very much.
Great video. Do you have tabs for this solo?
really nice job man. you are one of the little youtubers that explained all necessary and nothing unnessesary! i really liked your video. its explained really good :D
Thanks. That's what I try to do!!! Thanks for the nice feedback
Thank you! Very helpful to this new learner.
+claudia lenoir Your are welcome. :-)
i subbed so quick after that progression and improv
Great! Thanks a lot!
Very helpful, Cheers!
Thank you!! You put together a great tutorial and play beautifully!
Thanks so much!
Great video I had thT problem thanks
How do you clear what you've put into the pedal, whether it be because you've made a mistake or just want to start something else? I've still got the same mistake going on, and on and on etc.
takineti If it's the first loop, I have to stop and reset the looper. Bad news. When doing overdubs, I have the possibility to undo the last loop without deleting everything. Please check out my second video "Overdub and Undo". There I explain the details.
Have fun and loop on!
Thank you for your reply, but I seem to be stuck with a bad first loop that I can't get rid of.
Is there a way to turn off the RC-3 while it is plugged in? I have mine on a pedal board but there are many times where I'm not using it and I'd like to turn it off. Great videos. Thanks Stefan!
I don't think that there is a way to switch it off. I usually run it on a power adaptor, because it needs a lot of current.... I just wanted to keep the setup of the video as simple as possible.
Thanks for watching! :-)
LoopsUnlimited - Live.Cover.Music. Ok thanks for the information. If I take the battery out and unplug it will my stored loops be deleted?
+Thomas Jeffrey Taking out the battery is no problem. No stored data will be lost.
LoopsUnlimited - Live.Cover.Music. 👍 thanks!
i like your style, and to be honest i need this bc i don't like reading instructions
Excellent - I am getting one next week
Have fun!
Very nice video sir thank you you are the best
Thanks a lot!
Great and helpful tutorials. Thanks a lot for your time, man!
Great to hear. I really appreciate it.
Thank you for a very uncomplicated description on usage. Well fone
Thanks Stefan! Straight forward demonstration of how to use the RC-3! I love the song you have used and would love to learn how to play it myself. Do you happen to have the tab for this? From reading teh comments I understand that this is your owen piece of music, however I would still love to play this if you are willing to share the tab? Thanks again :)
Great video
Just getting started with my looper pedal. thanks!
Have a lot of fun!!!!
Hi guys, I got a question: between the loops there is like a three seconds pause, can I get rid of it to have like a non-stop, continuous loop? Thanks a lot.
this is a Great series and helped me immensely! i especially like how it starts by not assuming i already kno what a loopy station is? i mean, he even shows how to plug the little sucker in:) most loop tutorials i've watched start out with somebody immediately jammin.. and loopin.. and dubbin.. and i never can figure out wassup. so KuDos to Loops Unlimited!
That's exactly what I felt, when I started looping. There are so many videos with great loop music out there. I spent hours figuring out, what those guys are doing. That was my motivation to start the series!
Can you record base and guitar and drums on that loop station it sounds good what you were playing
very nice and clear presentation
Thanks. That was the goal.
Is the sequence of plugging in important? Do you get everything plugged in before you turn on your amp? Does it matter? And when you are finished, do you turn off your amp first, then disconnect everything else? Does it matter?
The amp is the last thing I turn on and the first thing I turn off. The reason is simple. Everythime I connect or disconnect a cable in the signal chain, there will be a popping or crackling sound. That can be really annoying. Usually there should be no damage....
THIS IS AN FAQ!! You can change the the switching order of the RC-3.
Please check the Manual on page 19:
"When you press the pedal, the RC-3 will switch its operation in the order of recording > overdubbing > playback (default setting)
(p. 6). However, you can change this so that the order is recording > Playback > overdubbing (RC-2 compatible).
1. While holding down the [TAP TEMPO] button, turn on the power (insert a plug into the OUTPUT A jack).
2. Use the [DOWN ] / [UP] buttons to select the desired mode.
Display Explanation:
rd : Operation will switch in the order of Recording > Overdubbing > Playback (default setting).
rP : Operation will switch in the order of Recording > Playback > Overdubbing (RC-2 compatible).
3. Press the [TAP TEMPO] button to return to normal
operation."
Thank you
Thanks, I was given one about 4 1/2 years ago, but have been afraid to use it!
Beautiful tone
Real cool!
Awesome tutorial
I loved you in Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I got an rc3 from my girlfriend last year and I've been struggling on how get the timing down.
Your video is very VERY helpful and I really commend on your explanation as well as your skills in the guitar.
Looking forward to more of your videos!
Thanks for the feedback. :-)
Wonderful
Please one question: if you chenge the bathery, od bathery lose a power after some time, will all recorded data be lost?
Super video! Good explanation!
Sehr gutes video loop tutorial!
Dankjewel
Dankeschön für ihren zeit ☆☆☆☆☆
Vielen Dank!
This helped me a lot. Thank you!
Great to hear!
👍👍👍 THANK YOU VERY MUCH 👍👍👍
!VERY HELPFUL!
Same for me: Not that easy to have a precise
timing to start and stop the loop, but extremely
important!
Good . Finally some intelligent human being
I try hard to be..... Thanks a lot!
Great video! you got a new fan
Thanks for the Feedback.
Great series - well done for posting
best video so far
Thanks a lot!
really enjoyed your playing...
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!
Question: I connected as u say, the loop station is blinking but no sound is coming from the amplifier. I checked the vol controls on amp. Any suggestions would be beneficial.
Is there no Sound at all?
If you play the guitar without recording, there should be sound. If not, I suggest to check both cables. Plug the guitar directly into the amp without the loopstation and see if both cables are ok.
Then make shure to use the correct plugs. I once cennected the cable from the amp into the plug of the footswitch: No Sound at all.
Since the two Outputs and the footswitch Connection are side by side, it is easy to confuse them.
Let me know if you found the cause of the problem.
Please help me know d polarity requirement for d boss rc 3 as I need to get a power supply brick , 9v dc but m trying to find d amp, need to connect a boss rc 3, blues driver and a vox 847 A . m wondering if Caline 5 power supply wud work for Thank you 🙏