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The Boss RC-5 Loop Station Pedal delivers an entire backing band, a massive memory bank, and pristine audio quality in a standard stompbox chassis. This pedal preserves the warmth of your natural tone with digital precision, turning spontaneous ideas to full on compositions.
Pristine Audio, Endless Space
Nothing ruins a brilliant overdub like muddy, degraded audio. The RC-5 captures every nuance of your playing with breathtaking clarity, ensuring that your hundredth overdub sounds just as crisp as your first. It's like having a pristine studio recorder right at your toes.
32-Bit Processing: Best-in-class 32-bit AD/DA and floating-point processing keep your loops crystal clear, preserving the natural dynamics of your instrument.
13 Hours of Recording Time: With a cavernous 13 hours of stereo recording capacity, you have more than enough room to let your imagination run completely wild.
99 Phrase Memories: Save your sudden strokes of genius instantly. Store loops, rhythms, and kits together so they’re locked, loaded, and ready to launch at your next gig.
Deep Control, Dark Stages
Navigating a looper shouldn’t require a magnifying glass or an engineering degree. The RC-5 provides vital visual feedback so you always know exactly where you are in the groove, while offering expansive control options for players who want to push boundaries.
Multi-Color LCD Backlight: Keep a keen eye on your loop status. The bright screen changes color to indicate recording, overdubbing, and playback, making it foolproof on dimly lit stages.
Expanded Foot Control: Need more tapping real estate? Plug in up to two external footswitches or an expression pedal to control assignable functions without missing a beat.
TRS MIDI I/O: Sync seamlessly with drum machines, DAWs, and MIDI switchers using the space-saving mini TRS jacks, perfectly integrating into complex pedalboard ecosystems.
Move, Groove, and Reverse
Playing solo doesn't have to be a party of one. The RC-5 puts a rhythm section at your feet, offering 57 inspiring grooves to back your riffs. And when you want to flip the script, just hit reverse.
57 Rhythms & 7 Drum Kits: From swinging jazz to driving rock, find the perfect pocket with high-quality, built-in drum grooves.
A/B Variations: Easily shift dynamics during a performance. Toggle between rhythm variations to separate your laid-back verses from your explosive choruses.
Trippy Reverse Function: Infuse your music with fresh, psychedelic sonic colors by instantly playing your recorded loops backward.
The Final Frontier for Your Feet
The Boss RC-5 Loop Station proves that massive musical muscle doesn't require a massive footprint. It captures the soul of your playing while offering the brainpower of a supercomputer. For players who want to explore the outer limits of live looping, practice with precision, or simply jam with a flawless virtual drummer, this pedal delivers unparalleled performance in a gloriously compact package.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Boss RC-5
How much recording time does the Boss RC-5 have?
The RC-5 boasts a massive 13 hours of stereo recording time. You’ll likely run out of stamina long before you run out of loop space.
Can I load my own backing tracks into the RC-5?
Yes, you can easily import and export WAV loops via USB using the BOSS Tone Studio software.
Does the Boss RC-5 have built-in drumbeats?
Absolutely. It features 57 preset rhythms and 7 different drum kits to keep you playing perfectly in the pocket.
What kind of power supply does the Boss RC-5 use?
It runs on a standard 9V battery or a standard 9V DC power adapter (sold separately).
Can I control the Boss RC-5 with MIDI?
You certainly can. It features space-saving TRS MIDI I/O jacks for deep, synchronized integration with your advanced rig.
Boss RC-5 Loop Station Pedal Features:
Advanced BOSS looping features in a compact footprint
Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
Stereo looper engine with 13 hours of recording time
LCD with multi-color backlight for viewing loop status and editing parameters
Reverse function for infusing loops with interesting textures
Seven different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations
Support for expanded control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI
Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving mini TRS jacks
Warranty: BOSS Compact and Twin Pedals: 5 Years on Parts, 2 Years on Labor; BOSS (other): 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor
Boss RC-5 Loop Station Pedal
Item #:
BOS RC5
Manufacturer Part Number:
RC-5
UPC:
761294516744
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Erik R.
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A fantastic looping pedal and
A fantastic looping pedal and on sale and from a great company like AMS !! Cant get any better or from anyone as superior as AMS !! I will stay a devout customer for as long as you'll have me !!
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keith H. 🇺🇸
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Cool but limited
Lot's of good in this little unit and Boss/Roland has been making quality gear for a very long time. However, they always seem to have the worst/user unfriendly/complicated computer interfaces for editing and programming their products. I'm a long time pro and of all the many devices and brands I ha...
Fabulous looper that is very stable in operation and transparent in tone. I needed one with lots of storage for backing tracks. I understand it has 16 gigs!
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