How to setup a BOSS RC-500 External Footswitch for extra functions!

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

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[@SamWoolleysings81]

Would this video advice work with the rc600 boss pedal?

[@JohnReynoldsYeah]

Thank you Ben! Just a note when you said "Set all the FS-6 switches to the RIGHT", you were looking at the FS-6 upside down. If you're looking at the back with the lettering right-side up, it's all the switches to the LEFT". You basically want both Polarity switches set to the left, and both Mode switches set to FS-5U (Momentary)

[@noelbridgeman99]

I don't see the advantage of using a "fut" switch to control functions that are already built into the pedal? Surely demonstrating how the fs-6 can expand functionality would be more useful?

[@Billtheguitarist]

This was excellent - exactly what I needed - Thank You.

[@GregoryGuay]

Ben- I’m browsing your channel to learn how to: Loop A 1 bar. Loop B 4bars, simultaneous.

[@andreaskarlsson9539]

Great! Can you also shift between the memory banks with that pedal? To change song without using hands?

[@chrisbunchofflowersmusic]

Excellent done 👍👍👍👍. Many thanks and regards from Chris bunch of flowers and music

[@zymstudio649]

hello. is it possible to use the footswitch for changing bank???

[@nevertomorrowproductions]

Can I add multiple FS-7 foot switches to add more buttons & options?

[@d.h.8835]

Sadly, no. For more than two external controls you need to branch into MIDI.

[@martinconverso2866]

Can you add 2 fs6 pedals into te rc 500 in order to have more looping pedals available? txs

[@beanogreenmusic]

Hi I’m just awaiting delivery of my new RC 500 just wanted to ask. Just watched your video about the FS 6 I have an fS 5U can I use that to control some of the functions?

[@Jurgenjurgensenmusic]

Is it possible to change between the rythm varitations via the ext footswitch?

[@danielpineda2165]

First like 👍🏻 hello 👋🏻 from Mexico 🇲🇽 you have the best channel in KZbin

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

Haha thanks Daniel! That is super kind!

[@StevenMelo]

one thing I can't seem to find an answer to. Is there any way to switch the bank you are on with a footswitch? I like to load up a bunch of backing tracks and use my rc500 to store them all for practice, and hate bending over to switch banks with the rotary dial. Can you use an fs6 to assign it to switch up and down through the banks?

[@harryharris1619]

If your talking about memory banks you can switch via Memory Inc (ctrl 2) and Memory Dec as listed in the Parameter Guide file on Page 8.

[@butterybizkit9573]

Same question, I upgraded my discontinued Jamman Stereo and it had a loop up/loop down foot buttons to cycle through the samples. Can you assign RC500 footswitch buttons to go to next track/previous track without having to bend down and use your hands without having to buy the FS6.

[@Ever0315]

Hey Ben, how do you make it change variation of the drum tho?

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

It is the same setup process, but in the assign parameter. Instead of setting it to Record/Play. Make it 'Variation Change' Hope this helps you.

[@jeffmiller5336]

What is the difference between Assigns and Control?

[@barakados]

Thanks for the video. I just want to use FS6 to run Up and Down the memory store. Is it possible,Is it hard to set up? Thanks

[@philaretordre01]

Hi, did you manage to do so ? Hard to find an answer to that question !

[@steveanstice]

​@@philaretordre01 It is possible to use a separate control switch, such as the FS-6 or FS-7 to scroll up and down the memories. It is a bit of a palaver, that Boss really could have made simplicity itself, but it can be done. Buckle up, this is a pretty deep dive. Firstly, you might have noticed that Boss kindly set the default on the external control 2 to "Memory Inc(rease - Memory Up) but, for some odd reason, did not set the default for Ctl 1 to Memory Decrease (parameter guide pg.8) However, it does mean that half the job is already done. You can go into MEMORY - CONTROL, then scroll to Ctl 1 and change the parameter to Memory Dec. then save. This would seem to be it BUT, in practice it means you can scroll down to the memory before and back up to your original memory however, you can't scroll down past the previous memory as that memory is not programmed to do that. Also, if you go up 2 memories, you will not be able to come back down a memory slot for the same reason. You could go through the entire 99 memories reprogamming each one but, if you just have say a set of 10 songs you wish to scroll through, it may be worth setting an EXTENT range in the MENU. Go into MENU, choose an EXTENT number and set the range; let's say memories 20-29. Then, if you just change CTRL 1 to MEMORY Inc on each of those memories, you'll be able to scroll through them without worry. If you scroll up past memory 29, it will just loop back to memory 20. Same if you scroll down from memory 20, it will just loop back to memory 29!! Sorry if this is rather long winded but if Boss had programmed the thing properly in the first place, the answer would have been to simply plug in your external pedal and off you go! I've only had my rc500 since last week and, even though I am thoroughly enjoying using it, I am still discovering what it can and cannot do but am finding some of these convoluted workarounds rather tiresome. Hope this has helped. Good luck. 👍

[@francescofagiani3198]

Is it possible to use the FS7 on the RC 500 for the Fade out function?

[@MartinCraneRockbeast]

If you were to use a TRS splitter cable you could correct the AB conundrum.

[@sideve5526]

Hi Ben, congratulations on your video! A question, can I use the external pedal to start (and possibly stop) a backig track (a .wav file saved in "track" memory)? Thank you.

[@DannyDTM21]

I kina want more control what would be the best cheep pedel for that, basically more buttons, I want tap tempo assign to one, bring in the drums on ect, thanks

[@andyjm7122]

Control assignment begins at 3.33 mins

[@RafaelUnplugged]

If you had a long enough TRS cable you could set a second mic on a big stage to interact with that side of your audience and still have loop control I just setup the FA-1 WL and something no one touches base on is that on the CTRL 1/2 you can set it to Rec/play/stop/UNDO REDO (with pedal hold) via FS 6 / FS 7 This is not the case when you send the assign to MIDI controller Ctrl 1 / 2 on FS 6 / Fs 7 So on the modi’s you’re limited to a singular momentary command I was hoping to have my RC500 above my FS-1 (3 pedals) but the inability to do P S R U/R really limits it So I may opt to have an Fs 6 (I have an Fs 7 & Fs-1) under my Rc500 to control track one and set the 3 buttons on the rc500 (above my Fs 6) to control track 2 80% of my songs Track one with a Base loop + complex loop on undo redo is enough I mostly use track 2 for vocal loops - so it being on the rc500 itself makes sense as it’s not used as often But I am now looking at 3 main settings Guitar + vocal (separate tracks) Ctrl / Bluetooth control track 1 (out B) Rc500 controls track 2 (out A) Guitar + guitar (separate tracks) For multiple layers that can be activated still played parallell Guitar > guitar Two sections (verse / chorus) sent to same track or different tracks but loops different cords The issue i think tho now is the outputs are saved globally.

[@tylermullins486]

I would like to have my rc500 up on a stand so I can control certain things with my hands, but also having a foot switch that emulates the three buttons (play/record, stop, select track) on my board. What would be the best way to accomplish this?

[@paulttucker]

Did you ever find a solution? I have an FS-7 but don't know if we can chain another footswitch to get additional switches

[@user-ot1dv6ri4f]

If you look at the rc-500, the track that has the blue led is track 2. switch the track and it goes red (different from the other led's), track 1... so I guess the convention is right to left. If you think of it this way around with track 2 (b) being the first track, then the a, b thing makes sense.

[@hiltonward2126]

Dude! Thanks very much. Awesome!

[@BOLTONSOFT]

Everytime I hit my external foot switch instead of the memory going up or down by 1, it skips +5 etc, whats going on?

[@cteam1]

I went into control to do the set up. I simple want PDL 1 FUNC to Memory dec and Pdl2 to memory Inc. I believe in the control menue I screwed up the ctrl 1 and 2 settings in error. What should those be set at

[@ricardosegarrapr]

Have you tried the RC-10R in midi synchronization with the RC-500 and the footswitch f7?

[@RosalvoParadella]

Great video !! How to sync boss rc 500 and boss dr 3 drum machine ?

[@mindtoastsoup4589]

I'm just starting looping. I'm so lost on if I just need a fs-6, rc-500, or wait for fs-600 in December. I use ableton. I just not sure if I need 3 tracks or not.

[@Maxi_Me]

I have a splitter cable, and with that is ctl 1 A and ctl2 B on my fs6 with rc500. Do you have a recommendation which mic to use (voice + guitar). Also I thought there was a setting to let the looper loop correctly in time (e.g.it adjusts when you for example hit the loop too early).

[@realmujaheed]

Hey Max! I hope you find the solution you’ve been looking for. About hitting buttons I have the same concern like i’d love it to sense the signal and record whenever I play… Not when I hit and it immediately starts recording. I think I have to master this like kung… fuuuuu 😂

[@adamwallacefineart3407]

I am partial to the Behringer fs112 series, do you think this footswitch will work with a BOSS RC-500?

[@donhogan7129]

Can you stop the loop recording and let the Drum/Rythum continue?

[@ShrekSwag]

ur a boss!!!!!!!

[@Rishabh-Shukla]

Bro how to stop the loop while still having the drum playing?

[@jimbailey1122]

How about an FS-7 update?

[@danieladanidonatone4901]

Hi! thanks for you review.. I've a question: it's possible to set in this order? REC/OVERDUBB/PLAY like my RC1? thanks for answer...

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

Thanks! Yes you can! It's a record mode setting, super easy to change.

[@danieladanidonatone4901]

@@BenRowlandsMusic thank you!!!!!

[@ryandamico7785]

Seriously looking at this pedal for live performance. If I’m understanding correct, the use of the Ctrl pedal can be used to switch between a verse and chorus section of loops (track 1 + 2)?

[@chrissturley823]

Not the way he is setting it up. Track one and track two are essentially just the main layer (track one) with an additional layer (track 2) that can be toggled on and off whenever. Both tracks can have infinite layers within themself. But the thing you are asking is something I’ve been wondering about, myself. Is there a way for it to be setup where you have a recording (verse) setup on track 1, and then somehow toggle it to play into another recording (chorus/bridge) on track 2. I feel like there must be a way to do that

[@NugNux]

@@chrissturley823 just like ditto X2 series/parallel switch

[@joey.liberatore]

I would assume I can do this, but can I set A and B to solely just stop the tracks of 1 and 2 individually and respectively? Sort of like how the rc-300 has that capability with each track’s own stop pedal

[@pads-zr9ln]

Mines about to go through a window, can't see how to map buttons

[@johanhuijzer2941]

How do you connect de RV-500 to Boss ES-8?

[@johanhuijzer2941]

RC-500..

[@simonfinlan2047]

Hi Ben Loving your looping tip vids. One question you might be able to help me with. When setting up my FS6 to control rec/dub on RC 500 it only records 1 measure and then automatically cuts off. Do I need to change settings within RC500 or on the FS6? Cheers 😁

[@hiltonward2126]

Quick question - Is it possible to create a live loop and make a bridge and then switch back and forth the way one would do with a funk band? What I mean is can you make loops in A and B and then switch straight from one to the other?

[@chrissturley823]

I have the same question

[@JKSONmusic]

do you know some options for the fs6 but with 9v connection? the fs7 seems to have some problems working with the loop station. Any other suggestions? thanks a lot! =)

[@TerryDeanAcousticCoffeeCovers]

What control settings do you use for the fs6?

[@daviddrake2323]

bro I wouldn't have a clue how to use the rc 500 if it wasn't for u bro thank u and I got the rc 202 and wondering why my MacBook won't run the interface lol its cause boss hasn't updated the data yet so my Mac just did the update that won't run the rc 202 wtf lol

[@thailifemark]

i just bought the RC500 and noticed an immediate problem. when i record a loop in either track and alter the tempo even slightly, it cause the loop soung to distort as a warble. i've updated the system version to 1.02 and turned off all loop FX, still the same problem. i've contacted Boss and waiting for an answer. do i have a defective unit or is this a product design defect?

[@kinonico]

Hi Mrk, any feedback on this problem since then?

[@thailifemark]

@@kinonico i never received a reply from Boss / Roland. Some users answered that i needed to perform and save new loops using the instruments directly on the looper, but that means sound files from other sources can't be interchanged at the same bpm. i have an entire catalogue of wave files, and i certainly don't want to rerecord all of them on this looper.

[@kinonico]

@@thailifemark Thanks for your answer! And good luck with that defect...!

[@lrowlands53]

Po-lar-i-TY. Say it 100 times. Also et-cet-er-a!

[@tristianobrien5114]

shame we cant change the type of rhythmn on the pedal with the other pedal :-(. great video though, cheers

[@guitarstella1]

you can use fs6 to change to rythm variation with rc500 looper

[@hillwellford9637]

I bet the reason that the 1 and 2 is reversed, from the perspective of an English speaker, is that Japanese is read the other direction. Japanese is read right to left. Boss is a Japanese company.

[@jpromano_]

Very informative video but to be honest I just don't see the advantage of setting up the external footswitch... makes it a more bulky set up and not necessarily that much easier to control... anyway that's just my opinion.

[@gourabshow3993]

👌

[@scottbecker3485]

Misleading. You can easily power an FS-6 from a pedalboard power supply using a simple power adapter cable that clips onto the battery clip.

[@bensherwood777]

Polarity

[@emmettthenry]

I was very distracted by that.

[@PoserAddictsLLC]

Give Ben a break, his dialect is very unusual, and he speaks like a happy hyper boy with a new toy most times, my ear was more jolted by his pronunciation of footswitch, then polarity, so he says "futt-switch" and "polaritry" You have to give Ben a break though - his videos are super informative and he covers so much about the RC-500 Loop Station that he made my decision to buy one and the FS7 plus TRS Balanced Cables the easiest decision I ever made with gear. Just saying, I have Ben Rowlands on subscription and I have a Ben Rowlands favorite list on my KZbin... he is one of the few individuals I gave a Favorites Tab to.

[@colincannings7946]

polarity! not polaritree