How to Use a Looper - Our Easy Looper Guide with a BOSS RC-3

Our simple looping guide for all BOSS loopers with Mark Harley from BOSS. In this video we're using the legendary BOSS RC-3.
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[@chestersbud]

I've owned this pedal for years and only just realized that I wasn't using it to its full potential. Thanks.

[@marksandland208]

Harry Heretic I’ve had one for years and have never been able to use it.

[@arvidnilsen9252]

Yep! I'm here cause i don't know how to use my own pedals.

[@monxz5929]

@@Steve91694 1:40 he explains how to switch it from "RO" (overdub) mode to "RP" (playback) mode. Only way to make it record after one tap prior to any playback is to reset the loop channel (hold down the pedal for 2 seconds). You can also google the RC-3 owner's manual. Hope this helps!

[@morinkhuur]

I'm always impressed by people's generosity when they share their knowledge like this. Many thanks.

[@gaetjensdarius5064]

Loop station rc1

[@AnthonyElsetinow]

They are advertising

[@drummerboy1390]

Ask them for one for nothing and see how generous they are.

[@jmm1817]

Thank you very much. Helped me figure it out✌

[@romama647]

i asked for 1, they gave me 2 😄

[@Stevieboy130664]

That initial bit changing rD to rP is INVALUABLE! I haven't seen anybody else demonstrate that.

[@williep1626]

It doesn't work for me

[@Stevieboy130664]

@@williep1626 - make sure you follow EXACTLY what the man says - I cocked it up the first time I tried it.

[@itbammer]

@@williep1626 worked for me

[@JonBobben]

It changed everything for me. I was about to throw it out😅

[@scourneene]

I had no idea till now.

[@MartinFlieger1]

Thanx for this video, its simple, but so necessary because the manual written by BOSS is just bad for beginners. As a beginner you don't start with overdubbing, You want to create a one layer loop and then solo over it. In the manual you find this most valuable information just on page 19!. These guys in the video bring it first!

[@chrisponce1531]

Right on! I just bought this pedal and was immediately overwhelmed by reading the manual. These guys saved me a lot of headache's.

[@dilloncox1238]

I just got this pedal like within the last couple days. I almost was about to get rid of it bc I thought that it was just stuck the way it was and I thought how is everyone making it work and I can’t. The bit where you showed how to change it to record/play just saved me from getting rid of it So glad you two made this video

[@sabbster1157]

well damn, going from record to play is the secret. going from record to overdub is stupid. THANK YOU

[@tonydoberman21]

Yeah it’s like set up for a stage performance out of box haha - let me shred!!!! 😂

[@chrisbailey556]

Rc3 is by far for me the best looper I've tried shed loads of functionality, reasonably priced, doesn't take up a lot of room and excellent audio quality

[@ImseanIguess]

record to play mode helped me a lot - great tip at the beginning!!! I would often get a great first loop but then mess up the immediately recorded second 'overdub' loop. It makes much more sense to me in the second mode

[@edwardmackinnon2685]

The opening instructions have completely changed my view of this pedal - purchased years ago as hardly used as the overdub function wasn’t how I thought it should work - completely changed my view with that opening tip - Thanks!!!

[@WoRN808]

Thank you! I acquired an RC-3 two weeks ago and found the booklet to be difficult for me to understand, so this has given me a good start. I'm sure I'll learn more moving forward. Thanks again.

[@lanningwk88]

My dudes. I’ve had this pedal for 10 years and never knew this. Game changer.

[@RayRayHam]

Thank you, this video helped me so much. After I played around with my rc3 I felt such happiness I can barely describe it.

[@JakelikejakefromSF4936]

I've owned this pedal for several years and I still stand behind it as an extremely useful tool for practice. With a little patience and a little tinkering, one can figure this thing out rather easily. It's way more fun to practice over your own playing versus playing with a pre-made generic track or backing tracks. Get the Fs-5 external foot switch for maximum playability.

[@waynelock2951]

Can I ask what you most use the external pedal for? Is it just convenience (such as avoiding the double tap to stop) or do you gain extra features?

[@JakelikejakefromSF4936]

@@waynelock2951 basically convenience. No extra features. It works best for setting your tempo. Just tap your foot on the foot switch to set tempo. Also makes it easier and quicker to delete unwanted loop attempts, and also to stop the loop altogether. Makes the loop pedal a little more "hands free" I suppose.

[@waynelock2951]

@@JakelikejakefromSF4936 thanks for the swift reply. Been considering getting one so this helps.

[@kennyb216]

Thank you guys a ton for making this, been struggling with this pedal

[@lottamaari7425]

me too, still lookig for tutorials

[@robertogrady2798]

Great, plain-language demo... very Very much appreciated.

[@u.s.a.citizen5590]

Great guide! Best I’ve seen. After viewing this I went out and bought a looper. Boss rc3

[@patrickbly4170]

Your choice of chords and your improvision over it ... was Magical it lifted my mind like a bird's eye view over the springtime Valley. 😊

[@Sammybizness]

Thanks, much easier than trying to read the manual.

[@paulc14]

Thank you, your video was very helpful. I am tying to decide between the RC-1 and RC-3. I think you sold me on the RC-3. I'm just an amateur basement guitar player.

[@vking5665]

Thank you for that ... I have had a Loop pedal for a couple of years & had no idea how to use it. Always having the Air gap issue.... Yay I might be able to make it work now.

[@atomicbob3310]

Thank you for this - been underutilizing this pedal for years

[@lionelkirbyshire7683]

One of the best things I've ever brought.

[@allahspreadshate6486]

This pedal is by far the favourite and most useful of my collection.

[@chinaphashe]

This was so helpful I just bought one RC-3 . Thanks very much.

[@diyorbeksadullaev]

Thank you guys! Yesterday I saw this kind of loop station in music shop wondering how it works and your tutorial was so helpful!

[@matthewarrowsmith9022]

Love your Scouse accent Mark.... My wife is from Liverpool. Thanks for the demo and I think I'm going to buy one tomorrow from my local music shop here in Sydney. Cheers mate!

[@JF-em6hr]

I appreciate that they answered my main question (recording modes) right away.

[@okapiatear]

The first thing you guys discussed answered my question.

[@ericjudd9603]

I have had this rc 3 pedal for like 5 years and never knew i could change it to not auto over dub🤯

[@digitalchris6681]

Chris Busby ....hidden away in a small paragraph on page 19.....

[@unanimousanonymity1836]

Great presentation guys proper informative for a newbie to loop stations,,,,, need to afford one now lol,,, all the best guys!!!.

[@ubellubo]

I have an RC-3 but I only use it occasionally and I always always forget how to use it. I ended buying a really cheap looper by Lekato that was easier to use. But I am going to to use the RC-3 more often now because it certainly has a lot of features.

[@sybamunki]

First tip was exactly what I needed to know! Thanks

[@cgavin1]

For a long time I gave up on the RC-3 .. until you just showed me what I was doing wrong. I was set to overdub mode by default. No wonder it made no sense to me! Manual is crap too. Thanks for this!!

[@larsimi9049]

In the manual on page 19..."Other settings"...Chaging the Switching Order.....R-O-P in R-P-O...

[@Pallac341]

@@larsimi9049 Oh well that clears everything up, cheers!

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

NO...the FISRT thing you need to know that is that you have to PLUG IT IN TO TURN IT ON. I’ve had so many people call me saying “this thing doesn’t work’. So notice that Output A says “power on” right above it, obvious to anyone who was looking (no one), and especially not if it’s your first pedal or looper. So plug in to Output A to turn it on. Anyway, other than that it’s a great tool, and thanks Reidys for a great job !!! ! At I:35 he mentions this !!!! Woohoooo

[@andrelafreniere8604]

You nailed it, much appreciated Thanks for posting

[@pomeranianserenader9238]

Nice video. Thankyou. I am still using a cassette recorder and boom box to playback. So ancient

[@michaelnc4450]

Excellent Demo! Thanks for posting!

[@malarkey_detected]

Never knew about the rD rP or the hold to switch last over dub on/off functions, thanks for sharing!

[@markhorton3041]

I can’t believe I have been somewhat intimidated by this fine piece of technology. I think I’m finally gonna go get this thing. Thank you for sharing this awesome clip of information!!!!

[@gabefrancas5397]

Thankyou for explaining how to get to RP mode!! Was really confused and struggling with this when I first got my hands on this pedal

[@julenropitini3989]

This so much help for me i got one n im new to it thank you guys n thank you Boss RC3

[@sekon2008ify]

Bought this yesterday. So easy to use . Love it

[@pomeranianserenader9238]

sekon2008ify really. I may try one but don’t want anything frustrating.good luck

[@TheWindstorm2012]

This video is GOLD. I got a question though: 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 guys.

[@lr6884]

Check the comment made by R Bross about upgrading the firmware. The issue you're describing sounds exactly like what he mentioned too.

[@metalfuk69]

Go to minute 3:30 he explains how to get around that problem you're having. 👍

[@666Pertti]

Sparkling AT-100 tone! Great tutorial, thanks.

[@struong57]

This was a very helpful video, thank you.

[@Smart-Alex]

Thank you for this tip! I found it helpful ONE YEAR later!

[@uneek23]

Was watching for the info... But man... I really love that little tune you threw down!

[@davidsummerville351]

Thanks so much. Just got one. It's great!

[@dariopasquino10]

Well was put of by its being tiny but it seems pretty great for doing bass, rythm and lead all together then might have to pop one in my cart

[@Matywaller]

very usefull chaps, this is the looper for me, thank you

[@malcomcurtis8824]

the user manual for the RC-3 should just have a link to this video!! Thank you for this 👍

[@mhavreck3223]

Thanks guys!

[@ChrisVanDeusen]

Very well done. Thank you!

[@teodelnorte]

Brilliant, many thanks lads. Great tutorial.

[@TaylorJamesLive]

I love this video. So easy to understand. You just made my day. Do you have a tutorial on the RC 300? I bought it but then returned it because it was such a big learning curve. I couldn't find anything out there that wasn't some guitar players simply jamming with it. They didn't take the time to show you step by step like this.

[@bodyblow]

Hi, that is the 300 in the video! Do you mean the 30?

[@geespar1]

madjack mcmad it’s the rc3 in the video

[@bobbiggley6992]

I want one and I don't even have a guitar

[@Tonetwisters]

I have one, and it's so complicated I can't use the thing. I'll watch this, I guess ...

[@musiqsoundsproductions]

I'm a drummer/percussionist and bought one 😂

[@mrtambourineman6107]

@@Tonetwisters they're really not that hard to use bro, just keep it simple to start, even just try a 'chukka chukka' palm muting to get a rhythm going. Practice dude!

[@elliottcollis9880]

Timing timing timing

[@justinbrown5820]

Great job guys, thanks!

[@csnymoodiesfan]

Thanks for the info. Can you plug a bass into it as well to add another instrument?

[@eazyrider6122]

Exellent review.

[@511Mrpaul]

I am curious what happens with a song that has more than four or five chords, take for example "Music to Watch Girls By" Do I have to do the entire background first? I generally just add notes and chords where I need them to fill the sound. Thanks, Paul

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

Great demo ☝️💕

[@townbeach3603]

Very helpful thanks!!

[@jamesriameigmp]

Cool pedal and good review 😍

[@curacaocurazao8416]

THANK YOU GUYS VERY VERY MUCH FOR UPLOAD THIS VIDEO

[@craigmoran893]

Thanks for the run down. Seems like the pest single pedal looper around.

[@recsatx7792]

Killer video, thx mate for the tips

[@ToeFaceKiller]

For the love of all that is good thank you for making this

[@johnny5stickswilliams696]

Just bought my first loop and going to recording studio on Sunday going to be fun

[@CatharticusX]

My band and I found this little pedal so useful that we have a song named after it. (Red Pedal #5). I destroyed it gigging (RC2) so I’m replacing it tomorrow.

[@philoshaughnessy906]

Loopers. Something of a recurring theme.

[@EARART]

Amazing

[@NorthIslandLongboard]

you two are the ones churrrr

[@aidangroves5153]

Chur means yessir right

[@LloydMajor]

Real cool!

[@lancecamposano3633]

Does the loop still play even if i change the loop bank? Thank you for the reply :)

[@allahspreadshate6486]

No. It will play until the end of the loop then start playing the new loop automatically.

[@ashleyartsco]

Can this be used with any instrument like a ukulele

[@mrtambourineman6107]

'Double tap' - story of my love life!

[@jimistheman9732]

Story of my Zombie Life. #1 - Cardio. #2 - Double Tap.

[@kennynordieker5653]

Great pedal and amazing playing🖒🖒🖒

[@mark1982arsenal]

When I play a loop with a dirty sound then play a lead over the top, the rhythm loop goes quiet until I stop playing, it’s like it’s clipping. Any ideas why? Thanks

[@Content_to_suffer]

Are you playing with the looper after a noise suppressor

[@Dynonine]

Did you figure out why?

[@alexlikesguitarable]

someone please answer mark his question is one that many need answers too!!!!

[@SeaJayLamb]

Love the tip on using it as a recording device also. So simple and useful

[@mirkonicolich1867]

I got problems to find the exactly moment to push the pedal at the end of the base... Every time i got a space ir silence at the end of the loop

[@shariphilpott-marsh8606]

Very helpful!!

[@AmplifytheStylist]

Is this good for acoustic guitars?

[@GreasyBelcher]

Thank you Clem Fandango

[@ianmartin6414]

Changing the sequence........Lifesaver, should have RTFM :)

[@camstanley]

That freestyle demo was beautiful. Can anyone tell me some similar songs to that style? I mainly listen to hip hop and im dying to find more clean, soft stuff like he was playing

[@marksimpson7845]

Try Joe Satriani - Always with me, Always with you

[@TerramotoInc]

Very helpful the accent made it a bit tough to figure out what he was saying but I get the jest of it

[@ollie2011ify]

Awesome super helpful!!

[@JulesFox]

Top work chaps

[@arthurfoxcakes2632]

That was pretty handy. Cheers.

[@maurogrestini357]

Bellissimo video! Grazie!

[@michaelkelly6583]

Thank you.

[@user-wq7ww2dx1f]

Adding another dollop of gratitude for the Rd vs Rp thing.

[@Baci302]

Wow, man, that intro music is a little like ... BAM! Very loud.

[@nuwaver91]

So if for instance I have x number of loops and I need to erase the second and the nineteenth one, i'll move the loop outer ring until I see number 2 and 19 on the display and keep pressing the pedal to erase them. Correct me if I am wrong

[@gabet3754]

Northern Border You’re correct

[@jimsaunders8395]

Thanks i have the rc30 with 2 pedals ,, do I do the same with this pedal for record and play , koz press to start but I have to double press not to overdub ,, a right pain

[@ianthompson3863]

Thank you so much for sharing, as people mention below changing from rd to to is invaluable. I’ve just bought this for my daughter and she really likes the demo here, any chance someone could share the chords at the beginning and what scale the lick is based around or what the tab is for this please ? Thank you so much for explaining how to use.

[@maragale1944]

I'm Finna be Ed Sheeran

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

not if i'm ed sheeran first

[@pitchy1560]

Same here dude

[@cristiantrejo9201]

Last one is a rotten egg

[@patrickbly4170]

Nice Flame...🤭😏🤨 Boss

[@Melkisedek777]

Can you store several different loops in memory bank?

[@JM-qz1yk]

7:11-

[@mikewhelan9561]

i notice some guitar cables won't start the looper at reasonable volume . Is there a difference in cables . which do I need.