Boss RC505 MKII Loop Station Tabletop Looper

A Powerful Looper for All Musicians
The BOSS RC-505 Loop Station is a hands-on looper for all types of musicians. Whether you’re a club performer, singer, keyboardist, or beatboxer, the RC-505 is a powerful loop station integrated for live performance. With simple hands-on control of five stereo phrase tracks and a multitude of loop playback options, plus effects for both individual tracks and audio inputs, the RC-505 can do it all. If you’re looking for a loop station that will make your performances stand out, the BOSS RC-505 Loop Station is for you.

BOSS RC-505 Loop Station at a Glance:
Five stereo phrase tracks with independent controls for creative looping
Versatile onboard effects for easy sound enhancement
Phrase storage and onboard rhythms for advanced functionality
Five stereo phrase tracks with independent controls
The RC-505 offers individual controls for all five of its stereo phrase tracks. This allows you to play five different loops simultaneously – the most ever in a BOSS loop station. Each track features dedicated record/overdub/play and stop buttons, allowing you to quickly control your performance with the touch of a button. If you don’t like your mix, simply adjust it with the individual volume faders. These individual controls make for endless creative possibilities.

Versatile onboard effects
With an arsenal of built-in effects available at your fingertips, the RC-505 makes it easy to modify your sound as you perform. Use the input effects to create unique, robust sound qualities while you’re recording, or employ track effects for real-time processing of loop playback. For overall processing, the RC-505 provides global compression and master reverb effects. Featuring preset buttons programmable to your favorite effects, this loop station is a versatile asset to your live performance.

Phrase storage and onboard rhythms
The phrase memory feature of the RC-505 allows for the storage of up to 99 different playback and effects settings, as well as phrase track data. If you have a certain setup that you always begin with before every performance, you can save and recall your preferences through the User Set. Also built in to this powerful loop station are 85 different rhythm patterns. Use these either as backing tracks or as reference guides as you record more advanced phrases.

Features:
Five stereo phrase tracks with independent controls for creative looping
Up to three hours recording time
Versatile onboard effects for easy sound enhancement
99 phrase memories to store preset settings and track data
85 onboard rhythms act as backing tracks for loop recording
Tabletop design able to be operated by the hands
Independent play mode and tempo sync allow flexible track behaviors
External MIDI control and optional footswitches for remote control
USB audio/MIDI interface for DAW integration
XLR mic input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and stereo aux inputs

Specification

• For live and studio applications
• Ideal for loop artists, multi-instrumentalists, vocalists etc.
• 5 Stereo tracks with separate control
• AD/DA conversion: 32 bit / 44.1 kHz
• 48 V phantom power
• Input FX and Track FX sections with 4 effects each and 4 Quick Access banks
• Customisable FX and track buttons
• Onboard effects: 49 input FX, 53 track FX and 2 master FX types
• Mark Back function for flexibility in undo/redo operations
• Memory for 99 phrases with 5 tracks each
• Custom effects and playback settings as well as control assignments etc.
• Max. recording time: approx. 1.5 h per track and approx. 13 h total memory
• Over 200 integrated rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits
• External control via MIDI
• Optional foot switch or expression pedal
• USB audio/MIDI functionality for use with DAW software
• Phrase import/export and pattern import
• Rec/Play, Start/Stop, Undo/Redo and Tap Tempo buttons
• Level fader
• LC display
• Power supply via enclosed mains adapter
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 420 x 234 x 67 mm
• Weight: 1.8 kg

Connections:

• 2 Valanced microphone inputs: 3-pin XLR
• 2 Stereo line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
• 3 Stereo line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
• 1 Headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
• 2 CTL/EXP: 6.3 mm jack
• 1 MIDI input/output: 5-pin DIN
• 1 Type-B USB connector
• 1 Power supply connector