The following article will guide you through backing up all of the data on the RC-505's internal memory. This is useful if you have important recordings/loops that you don't want to lose. You can also find our knowledge base article for recovering a backup here:
USB STORAGE MODE:
Note: The RC-505 needs to be in USB STORAGE mode in order to backup its data to a computer. Also, the RC-505 can't communicate with a computer if it's playing a loop or if there's a phrase that hasn't been saved. Be sure to stop the RC-505 if it's playing and save the phrase if necessary.
- Press the SYSTEM button.
- Repeatedly press the right cursor button until the “USB Mode” appears.
- Turn the MEMORY/VALUE dial to select the “STORAGE.”
- Press the EXIT button.
- Use a USB cable to connect the RC-505 to your computer’s USB connector (a connector that supports USB 2.0).
- When the connection to the computer is completed, the message “Idling...”appears. A window will appear on your computer showing the contents of the RC-300's internal memory.
NOTE: If this window does not appear:
Windows
Click on the Windows (or Start) icon on the bottom-left of your desktop and then select "My Computer" (or "Computer). The RC-300 (or "Removable Disk") icon will be in Devices with Removable Storage.
Mac OS X
Double-click on the "RC-505" (or "Removable Disk") icon that is added to your computer's Desktop. - Drag the "ROLAND" folder onto your computer's desktop. A backup copy of the RC-505's memory card contents will be placed onto your Desktop.
NOTE: The "ROLAND" folder contains all data from the memory card.