Boss releases RC-505mkII system program Ver.1.30
December 1, 2023 · 1 sources
Boss released RC-505mkII system program Ver.1.30 in December 2023, according to the update history on the maker's support page1. The same page lists the version alongside earlier releases going back to Ver.1.04 in November 20211.
The update adds the ability to change the LED color for loop status and to adjust the track level on the mixer screen1. It also changes the tempo calculation method when recording with no timing reference (rhythm/click off). Boss says that when the first track is recorded, the tempo is calculated and adjusted based on the memory's current tempo setting, which it says provides a more accurate tempo and measure calculation, eliminating unintentional half-time or double-time results1.
Two display options are added: showing the rhythm edit pages by pressing the RHYTHM EDIT button, and showing the current track on the play screen when the EXIT button is pressed, with the current track's stop button blinking when the option is active1. A further option always displays the current track when it is selected, again with a blinking stop button1. The DIST > VOCAL DIST effect type now supports stereo operation1.
Boss lists a set of bug fixes in Ver.1.30, including the Input FX/Track FX on/off state not displaying correctly on the play screen, FX type names for an ASSIGN target not appearing, memories switching unintentionally during a loop performance, and speed not changing at the beginning of a bar when SPEED CHANGE is set to LOOP END1. Others cover incorrect recording and an unresponsive ALL START/STOP indicator when Loop Sync mode is IMMEDIATE, unresponsive Input FX/Track FX bank buttons (A/B/C/D) when double-clicked, and a volume drop in the LPF, BPF and HPF effect types with high input signal levels1. Boss also cites fixes for issues that could cause a looper data damaged message and for issues that could cause a freeze and/or system error message1.
The update is installed over USB from a Windows or Mac computer, and Boss warns that the data must never be applied to any product other than the RC-505mkII1. The RC-505mkII is a looping pedal; more on that category is at Looping Pedals.
"The tempo calculation method has changed when recording with no timing reference (rhythm/click off)."