Boss RC-500 Loop Station
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Boss
RC-500 Loop Station
Product Info
Article Number:
504139
Brand:
Boss
Model:
RC-500 Loop Station
Category:
Looper Pedals
Price:
$324.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RC-500 is a seriously powerful looper – it's a fantastic all-in-one solution for guitarists, bassists, and vocalists who want to build complex layered sounds on the fly. The built-in rhythms are surprisingly good, and the quality of the loops themselves is top-notch, making it ideal for live performance and studio experimentation.
Product Description
- Boss RC-500 Loop Station
- Effects pedal for electric guitar and electric bass
- 2-Track looper with integrated mixing and control options
- High-end sound quality with 32 bit AD / DA and 32 bit floating point processing
- 13 Hours of recording time
- Multicoloured backlit LCD display for displaying the loop status and the processing parameters
- Mono / stereo inputs for easy pedalboard integration as well as independent XLR microphone input with phantom power
- Reverse function and loop FX (repeat
- scatter
- shift and vinyl flick)
- 16 Different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A / B variations
- Advanced control via external foot switches
- expression pedal or MIDI
- 99 Phrase memories
- Backup and loading of WAV loops via USB
- Controls: Memory / Value
- Mic Level
- Track 1
- Track 2
- Push buttons: Track 1 Edit
- Track 2 Edit
- Rhythm Tempo
- Rhythm On / Off
- Memory Button
- Menu
- Exit
- Enter
- Input
- 96 x 32 dot RGB LC display with backlight
- Footswitch: Rec / Play
- Stop
- Track Select
- Operation with 4 AA batteries or 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery - suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 170 x 138 x 62 mm
- Weight: 405 g
*Connections:*
- Instrument inputs A / Mono & B: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Microphone input: XLR
- Outputs A / Mono & B: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Ctl 1.2 / Exp: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Stop / Memory: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Midi In / Out: 2x 3.5 mm stereo jack
- USB Micro B Type
- Power supply connection: barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
PROS
- • Exceptional 32-bit processing delivers pristine, noise-free loop quality.
- • Flexible XLR input with phantom power expands recording possibilities.
- • Intuitive controls and clear LCD simplify complex looping workflows.
- • Extensive rhythm options and drum kits inspire creative layering.
CONS
- • Menu diving can be a bit cumbersome for quick parameter adjustments.
- • Limited track count might restrict advanced, complex arrangement ideas.
- • Power supply is external, adding another item to pedalboard clutter.
Product Video
Key Features
Loop Time
Up to 13 hours
Tracks
2
Memory
99 Phrase Memories
Overdub
Infinite
USB
Type A, for WAV loop backup/restore
Power Supply
DC 9V Adapter
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Frequently Asked Questions
The XLR input provides decent gain and phantom power, but it's not a substitute for a high-end mic pre-amp – expect a slightly less detailed sound.
Yes, MIDI control allows for tempo synchronization and parameter automation with most DAWs, though some initial setup may be required.
While the feature set is extensive, the core looping functions are relatively straightforward, and the LCD display is clear. A little practice is needed to master all the advanced features.
