Boss RC-5 Looper outputs

Started by Singh a Song, March 03, 2021, 06:59:58 AM

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Singh a Song

Hi,
I have a Helix LT and because I don't like the internal looper I have bought Boss RC5.

I notice the RC5 has two output ports
A and b
A is mono and b is stereo.
A cable needs to be in output a for power on
But output b on RC5 I am not sure where to connect this on my Helix LT
I have 2 sends and 2 returns on the back of my Helix, and I have output a on the RC5 going to the
Return on my Helix, and input B on the RC5 going to the send on my Helix.

Question is where does output B on the RC5 go?

Thanks

CM

admin

#1
https://www.boss.info/us/products/rc-5/

RC-5 Reference Manual
https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/RC-5_reference_eng01_W.pdf

All Boss RC-5 I/O Jacks are 1/4" TS Mono Audio

At minimum  - always use these Boss RC-5 jacks for Mono Audio

Boss RC-5 Input A = Left / Mono Audio Input
Boss RC-5  Output A = Left / Mono Audio Output 



Use these Boss RC-5 jacks for STEREO Audio

Boss RC-5 Input A = Left Audio Input
Boss RC-5 Input B = Right Audio Input

Boss RC-5 Output A = Left Audio Output
Boss RC-5 Output B = Right Audio Output


Helix LT has Stereo FX Loop
https://line6.com/helix/helix-lt.html#io-routing

For typical Boss RC-5 Stereo Looper connection to Helix LT FX Loop:

Helix LT SEND 1 to Boss RC-5 Input A
Helix LT SEND 2 to Boss RC-5 Input B

Boss RC-5 Output A to Helix LT RETUN 1
Boss RC-5 Output B to Helix LT RETUN 2

For best Boss RC-5 operation, Create Helix LT Patches with Helix LT FX Loop placed at end of signal chain and enabled


Singh a Song

Thanks very much for your quick and ultra helpful advice admin.
You detailed it to perfection, which is better than Boss could do. And it works great thanks
One final question if I may
I notice connected into the fx loop the rc5 needs to be powered up even though I won't be using the looper, I have messed around with various send return settings and if I get sound when RC5 is switched off, then when I power up the looper to record it isnt hearing anything.

Is there a way I can use it in fx loop without the RC5 powered up.

Thanks again

admin

RC- 5 is not true bypass - requires powered on to pass audio

If used in Helix LT FX Loop , can toggle Helix LT FX Loop off when RC-5 is not in use

Singh a Song

Ahhh right, did wonder about true bypass.

Really appreciate your help and support admin
Thankyou.
No worries will toggle the fx block when not looping

Thanks again