RC-500: How can I switch Rhythm Variation A/B using an external controller?

The RC-500 lets you assign an ASSIGN setting so an external footswitch or MIDI controller toggles the rhythm Variation between A and B.

Method A: Using an FS-6 or FS-7 footswitch

1. Connect the FS-6 or FS-7 to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack.
   Switch A corresponds to CTL2, and switch B corresponds to CTL1.
2. Press the [MEMORY] button.
   The memory settings screen appears.
3. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select any of ASSIGN1–8, and press the knob.
4. Set the following values.
   • ASSIGN: ON
   • SOURCE: CTL2 PEDAL (switch A) or CTL1 PEDAL (switch B)
   • SRC MODE: TOGGLE
   • TARGET: VARIATION
   • TARGET MIN: A
   • TARGET MAX: B
5. Press the [EXIT] and [ENTER] buttons together to save the memory.

Method B: Using an external MIDI controller

1. Press the [MEMORY] button.
   The memory settings screen appears.
2. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select any of ASSIGN1–8, and press the knob.
3. Set the following values.
   • ASSIGN: ON
   • SOURCE: the CC# you want to use (note this number for your MIDI controller's settings)
   • SRC MODE: TOGGLE
   • TARGET: VARIATION
4. Press the [EXIT] and [ENTER] buttons together to save the memory.

On your external MIDI controller, set it to transmit the same CC# on the same MIDI channel as the RC-500 (channel 1 by default).

If your MIDI controller can only send a single fixed value per CC#, assign the same CC# to two separate controller buttons, one sending 0 and the other sending 127, to switch the Variation on and off.