Boss RC-500 Loop Station Compact Phrase Recorder Pedal

Description

2-track Stereo Mic/Instrument Looper with Drums, MIDI, and 13 Hours' Record Time
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Boss RC-500 Loop Station Compact Phrase Recorder Pedal
Two-track Looper Pedal with 13 Hours' Stereo Record Time, XLR and 1/4-inch Inputs, Color LCD, MIDI I/O, USB Import/Export, and Onboard Rhythm Tracks
2-track Stereo Mic/Instrument Looper with Drums, MIDI, and 13 Hours' Record Time
The RC-500 Loop Station builds on the massively popular BOSS RC-30 2-track looper, adding MIDI capability, an animated color LCD, spicier onboard drums, and more stereo record time than you'll know what to do with. From beatboxers and guitar players to keyboardists and singer/songwriters, if you're looking for a creative launchpad for writing songs at home and building loops in the live environment, the BOSS RC-500 makes the perfect addition to your setup. Record and overdub onto the RC-500's two independent tracks, then toggle, blend, and mix to your heart's content. Onboard Loop FX (Beat, Repeat, Shift, Scatter, and Vinyl) let you add texture to loops for greater variation. The BOSS RC-500 Loop Station gives you 13 hours of flawless 32-bit stereo record time parceled out into 99 recallable Phrase Memories. Phrase Memories store not only base loops and overdubs you've laid down, but also Loop FX and any of the 114 onboard drum grooves and 16 drum kits you've chosen for accompaniment. Thanks to the RC-500's USB connection, you can easily backup and reload loops by the setful. The animated RGB backlit LCD keeps you apprised of measure, beat, and loop status every step of the way. Looking for more control? The RC-500 also gives you stereo ins and outs, an assignable external footswitch/expression pedal port, and even TRS-MIDI in/out for sync with drum machines and remote operation from your pedalboard MIDI switcher.
13 hours of 32-bit stereo record time*
When inspiration strikes, you can count on BOSS's RC-500 Loop Station to capture those fleeting moments of musical creativity. Loops and overdubs are recorded in flawless 32-bit depth to preserve the full dynamics of your performance without the presence of additional noise or overloading. Whether you're using the RC-500's 99 Phrase Memories to generate playback material on the stage or archiving your studio-worthy song ideas for further review and arrangement, the RC-500 delivers the run time and quality you're searching for.
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Maximum single track length: 1.5 hours
99 Phrase Memories + USB backup
As anyone with a looper will tell you, those memory slots store up fast. That's why the BOSS RC-500 gives you not only 99 Phrase Memories for instant recall — each complete with overdubs, Loop FX, and rhythm presets — but USB import/export as well. So when you need to offload loops from your solo acoustic shows to make way for your Eddie Money-tribute sax lines, swapping out files is as easy as dragging and dropping.
Animated color LCD
Traditional loopers leave you in the dark when it comes to loop arrangement. But not the BOSS RC-500 Loop Station. Its animated RGB LCD screen keeps you apprised of beat, measure, and record (red)/playback (green) status. This visual reference lets you interact with loops in powerful new ways.
Battery or wall powered
When you just want a looper you can run into your amp without additional cables, the RC-500 Loop Station's AA battery support pays off in a major way. Get up to 3-1/2 hours of run time on four AA batteries. Or for more permanent pedalboard setups, run the RC-500 long-term on a standard 9-volt center-negative power supply, such as the Roland PSA-S (not included).
114 built-in drum patterns
When you're laying down a rhythm part, a backbeat can galvanize your grooves like nothing else. The RC-500 gives you 57 different rhythms tracks, each with A/B variations, which can be auditioned back through your choice of 16 drum kits. Application is simple: tap in a tempo directly on the RC-500 as you create a loop, then just engage the Rhythm On/Off button for instant accompaniment.
Onboard rhythm reverb
Love ambient drums? You can assign the RC-500 Loop Station's rich onboard digital reverb to rhythm tracks for added depth and dimensionality. Reverb settings can be saved along with kit choice to the RC-500's 99 Phrase Memories.
MIDI and expression ports
Advanced features that set the RC-500 further apart from its contemporaries include TRS-MIDI in/out jacks (for remote control or beat sync with external devices) and a flexible expression/footswitch port, which can be assigned to any number of the RC-500's major functions: record start/stop, wet/dry mix, and more. Looking for a 2-track looper pedal with familiar BOSS simplicity? Consider the BOSS RC-500 Loop Station from Sweetwater.
BOSS RC-500 Loop Station Features:
Picks up where the 2-channel RC-30 left off
Dual independent loop tracks with channel faders and Loop FX
Stereo instrument ins and outs for guitarists to keyboardists
Microphone input for vocalists and beatboxers
13 hours of stereo record time
Flawless 32-bit/44.1kHz quality
99 Phrase Memories, plus USB import/export
Animated color LCD shows measure and beat information as well as record/playback status
114 built-in drum patterns (57 + A/B variations) with 16 drum kits and assignable reverb
MIDI and expression ports for remote control, external beat sync, record start/stop, and more
Runs off 4 AAA batteries or optional power supply (not included)
Support footswitches and expression pedals: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7, FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, EV-5
Specification
Detail
Pedal Type
Loop Station
Looper
99 x Phrases, 2-track Looper
Looping Time
1.5 hours (1-track), 13 hours (max memory total)
Presets
57 x Rhythms (2 variations), 16 x Rhythm Kits
Effects
Loop FX, Reverb (rhythm parts)
Inputs
2 x 1/4" (A/mono,B), 1 x XLR (mic)
Outputs
2 x 1/4" (A/mono,B)
MIDI I/O
2 x 1/8" TRS (In,Out)
USB
1 x Micro-B
Other I/O
1 x 1/4" TRS (control 1/2,expression)
Bypass Switching
Buffered Bypass
Storage
WAV file audio (backup via USB)
Software
Boss Tone Studio
Power Source
9V DC power supply (sold separately)
Batteries
4 x AA Batteries
Power Usage
330mA
Height
2.5"
Width
6.75"
Depth
5.43"
Weight
1.9 lbs. (excluding battery)
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