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BOSS RC-5 Loop Station - Our Most Advanced Compact Guitar Looper Pedal

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The BOSS RC-5 Loop Station pedal opens up a world of possibilities for practice, performance and songwriting. With 13 hours of flawless 32-bit/44.1kHz stereo recording time, 99 storable phrase memories and a host of pro-level features, the RC-5 puts a premium looper and rhythm accompanist at your feet.

Capture Your Ideas in Superior Sound

Featuring best-in-class 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing, the RC-5 captures your personal sound with full fidelity and keeps loops crystal clear, even with multiple overdubs. With 13 hours of stereo recording time, there's plenty of space for extended creative journeys.

Perform and Practice With Inspiring Rhythms

With 57 preset rhythms and seven different drum kits, the RC-5 is ready to elevate loop and practice sessions with inspiring grooves for any style. For each rhythm, A/B variations are available via external control to bring energy and interest to performances. The RC-5's looper engine also includes a cool reverse function that's great for infusing your music with fresh sonic colors.

Take Control of Your Loops

The RC-5 provides an easy to navigate interface to keep an eye on loop status as you perform, with a backlight that changes color to indicate recording, overdub and playback states. Coupled with the multi-function parameter knob, it's quick and easy to navigate rhythms, kits, system settings and more in the heat of the moment. The RC-5's versatile pedal switch controls all looping functions—record, overdub, play, stop and undo/redo. Connect up to two external footswitches for direct control of many assignable functions, or an expression pedal for continuous adjustments.

Store and Share Your Musical Ideas

The RC-5 provides 99 phrase memories, letting you store loops as fast as you create them. In addition to audio, a phrase memory includes the selected rhythm and kit, so it's ready to go when you call it up. Loop audio can be backed up to a computer via USB. And with WAV import via BOSS Tone Studio, the RC-5 becomes a pedalboard playback hub for lesson material, jam tracks or backing music for your next gig.

BOSS RC-5 Loop Station Effects Pedal Red
BOSS RC-5 Loop Station Effects Pedal Red
BOSS RC-5 Loop Station Effects Pedal Red

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  • 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 (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable available separately)
  • Onboard storage for 99 phrase memories
  • Backup and load WAV loops via USB

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Boss pedals - 5 year parts warranty
90 day labor warranty.
1 year warranty - Multitracks, Jamstations, etc.
Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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4.67

45 Reviews

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great first looper

I got this for practice and song development. This has allowed me to focus on expanding a song I was working on and really get closer to finalizing the feel, due to the fact that I was able to work all parts of the song at once. Rhythm tracks are adequate and cover a few genres of music, and allows you to control volume, tempo, and more. You can also save a number of different song loops in it indefinitely, or work them on the spot. Honestly this thing is great and at a good price. I do wish I'd spent a bit more and gotten the RC500, simply because on the RC500 you can separately output the rhythm and guitar, and includes a mic input. As a relative beginner I didn't think I'd need something as expensive as that, but I'll get it later I'm sure. For now this RC5 has allowed me to develop my craft more. I do think this a good pedal for any level of player. You will likely want to get one of the available footswitches for this as they can expand functions more easily and allow you to configure two more pedal switches to the function of your choice, such as loop selection, A/B rhythm changes, etc. I'm in the midst of ordering that right now.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Bug needs fix

NOPE I use my RC5 to record my acoustic guitar track with its built-in drums, then play along with electric guitar and sing live for my solo act. There are a lot of drum choices and times signatures — but it occasionally drops the recorded drum track. It's annoying when performing live because it sounds shallow, and also seems to lower the original playback level of the acoustic guitar. This has happened several times, always duing a live performance, so I'm looking for a different brand looper. You apparently can't go back and add drums to my recorded acoustic track later because it doesn't match the time signature.

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Best Uses
  1. Amateur Recording29
  2. Home Studio28
  3. Performances19
  4. Outdoor Events / Games10
  5. Professional Recording7
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use11
  2. Limited Selection Of Effects6
  3. Not Durable6
  4. USB A for antique1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced25
  2. Novice12
  3. Child6
  4. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound Quality39
  2. Compact36
  3. Good Selection Of Effects27
  4. Versatile24
  5. Responsive18
  • Demo Song

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byBJ

    fromSchaumburg

    Boss Loop Station RC-5 Sand 11 Song Bank 00 Ode To Joy 01 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 02 Santa Lucia 03 Yankee Doodle 04 Minute (J.S.Bach) 05 On The Bridge Of Avignon 06 Silent Night 07 Aura Lee 08 Skaters Waltz 09 Little Brown Jug 10 Happy Birthday To You 11 Jingle Bells

  • Patterns Demo

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byBJ

    fromSchaumburg

    Boss Loop Station RC-5 Sand 11 Song Bank 00 Ode To Joy 01 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 02 Santa Lucia 03 Yankee Doodle 04 Minute (J.S.Bach) 05 On The Bridge Of Avignon 06 Silent Night 07 Aura Lee 08 Skaters Waltz 09 Little Brown Jug 10 Happy Birthday To You 11 Jingle Bells 1-11

  • Rhythm Patterns

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byBJ

    fromSchaumburg

    Boss Loop Station RC-5 Sand 11 Song Bank 00 Ode To Joy 01 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 02 Santa Lucia 03 Yankee Doodle 04 Minute (J.S.Bach) 05 On The Bridge Of Avignon 06 Silent Night 07 Aura Lee 08 Skaters Waltz 09 Little Brown Jug 10 Happy Birthday To You 11 Jingle Bells

  • Patterns Demo

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byBJ

    fromSchaumburg

    Boss Loop Station RC-5 Sand 11 Song Bank 00 Ode To Joy 01 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 02 Santa Lucia 03 Yankee Doodle 04 Minute (J.S.Bach) 05 On The Bridge Of Avignon 06 Silent Night 07 Aura Lee 08 Skaters Waltz 09 Little Brown Jug 10 Happy Birthday To You 11 Jingle Bells

  • great

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    byJoseph

    fromWinston Salem, N.C

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    love it, works great for me. you can really do a lot with this

  • Rhythm Patterns Demo Song

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byBJ

    fromSchaumburg

    Boss Loop Station RC-5 Sand 11 Song Bank 00 Ode To Joy 01 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 02 Santa Lucia 03 Yankee Doodle 04 Minute (J.S.Bach) 05 On The Bridge Of Avignon 06 Silent Night 07 Aura Lee 08 Skaters Waltz 09 Little Brown Jug 10 Happy Birthday To You 11 Jingle Bells

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byBarry

    fromAustin, TX

    Can I hook up a Roland TD-17KV drum kit to the RC5 to record drum tracks that I can later used as a loop track to play back as a backing track?

    Can I hook up a Roland TD-17KV drum kit to the RC5 to record drum tracks that I can later used as a loop track to play back as a backing track?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I've never tested it but it should work. The output of your drums is just a line level signal.
  • asked byERIC

    fromundisclosed

    DOES IT TAKE BETTERIES

    DOES IT TAKE BETTERIES

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it does.
  • asked byTanmoy

    fromWest Chester, PA

    Does it come with power adapter?

    Does it come with power adapter?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No it doesn't.
  • asked byClay

    frommobile alabama

    Does this come with the power cord included? if not how much is it?

    Does this come with the power cord included? if not how much is it?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This pedal comes with a power supply included.
  • asked byA.S.

    fromOhio

    I had this pedal running off of battery alone. Is it normal for the "low battery" to start flashing after 30 minutes of using it with a brand new battery? Is it possible I have a defected pedal?

    I had this pedal running off of battery alone. Is it normal for the "low battery" to start flashing after 30 minutes of using it with a brand new battery? Is it possible I have a defected pedal?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    I would think the battery first. Even if it's a new battery sometimes they aren't always at full strength. If you swap out for a new battery and it does it again then it could be something with the pedal.
  • asked byTim

    fromMill Valley, CA

    Can you send the drum tracks to a PA or does it have to go through the guitar amp?

    Can you send the drum tracks to a PA or does it have to go through the guitar amp?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will be compatible with a PA
  • asked byFred

    fromGeneva OH

    Can the RC-5 sync with the RC-300?
(RC-5 subserviant, RC-300 master)

    Can the RC-5 sync with the RC-300? (RC-5 subserviant, RC-300 master)

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We need a little more information to better help you. Please give us a call at 855-770-3373
  • asked byLaura

    fromWilmette

    Is this product returnable for a full refund?

    Is this product returnable for a full refund?

    Open Reply - Beau
    We have a 45 day return policy and this item does qualify to get a full refund.
  • asked byColin

    fromundisclosed

    Does in come with plug in for wall?

    Does in come with plug in for wall?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This effects pedal does come with a power supply.
  • asked byKristofer

    fromundisclosed

    Can you import audio files from the computer and trigger them with this pedal?

    Can you import audio files from the computer and trigger them with this pedal?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry. Your question is not clear. Please call us at 877 687 5403
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