Boss RC-500 Loop Station Bundle
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Boss
RC-500 Loop Station Bundle
Product Info
Article Number:
527250
Brand:
Boss
Model:
RC-500 Loop Station Bundle
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$447.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RC-500 is a powerhouse for looping, offering incredible sonic clarity and a ton of creative options. It’s a fantastic tool for solo performers, band members wanting to build layered textures, or anyone serious about incorporating looping into their setup – the integrated mic input is a huge bonus. The workflow can take some getting used to, but the results are well worth the effort.
Product Description
Boss RC-500 Loop Station Bundle
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- Boss FS-7
- *Foot Switch*
- 2 Foot switches in one body
- Polarity and function (switch or button mode) switchable
- 1 Mono jack socket per pedal
- 1 Stereo jack socket for both pedals
- LED display on switch mode
- No power supply required for foot button mode
- Power supply possible via 9V adaptor
- Boss PSA 230S Power Supply
- *Stabilised Switching Power Supply*
- Suitable for all BOSS Compact and Twin pedals with a 5.5 x 2.1 mm hollow plug socket
- negative polarity inside
- ME-50/-20/-20B multi-effects
- the DB-66/-88/-90 metronomes
- DR series drum machines
- FC series foot switches
- MC-202
- SH-101
- SP-202
- TR-626 and all TU series tuners
- 9 V DC
- 500 mA
- Negative polarity inside
- Inside: 2.1 mm
- Outside: 5.5 mm
- High-quality interference suppression coils in extra housing
- Cable length: 205 cm
- LED indicator for operation
- Weight: 142 g
- Rockboard Flat TRS Cable 30 cm BK
- *Patch Cable*
- Length: 30 cm (11 13/16")
- Flat TRS cable with rectangular cross-section
- For connecting footswitches or expression pedals
- Space-saving and extra narrow angled jack plugs
- 2 Separate flexible copper conductors: 20 x 0.12 mm
- Wound copper shield: 34 x 0.12 mm
- Polyethylene signal insulation
- PVC external insulation
- Capacitance of less than 10 pF/decimeter
- Conductor resistance of less than 10 mOhm/decimeter
- Angled 6.3 mm stereo jack plugs
- Operating temperatures: -15°C to +70°C
- External dimensions of cable (W x H): 7 x 3 mm (rectangular)
- External dimensions of plug (W x H): 12.5 x 7.5 mm
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Exceptional 32-bit processing delivers pristine, noise-free loop quality.
- • Flexible XLR input with phantom power expands recording possibilities significantly.
- • Intuitive controls and plentiful memory slots streamline workflow for live use.
- • Versatile rhythm section offers varied grooves for backing tracks and creative layering.
CONS
- • Menu diving can be complex for quickly accessing advanced features.
- • Footprint is relatively large, potentially challenging for smaller pedalboards.
- • The built-in drum sounds, while decent, aren't a substitute for a dedicated drum machine.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Loop Station / Phrase Looper
Controls
Footswitches, LCD Display, Encoder, Expression Pedal Input, MIDI Input/Output
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 200mA (BOSS PSA-S100 power supply recommended - sold separately)
Connections
Mono/Stereo Inputs (1/4" TRS), XLR Microphone Input (with Phantom Power), MIDI In/Out, USB, Foot Switch Input, Expression Pedal Input
Dimensions
115 mm x 148 mm x 35 mm (4 5/8" x 5 3/4" x 1 3/8")
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RC-500’s 32-bit processing provides a noticeably cleaner and more dynamic sound than the RC-300, and the added XLR input and improved rhythm section offer more versatility.
Yes, simply connect the RC-500 to your computer via USB and use the BOSS Librarian software to back up your phrase memories as WAV files.
Absolutely, the RC-500 supports external footswitches for advanced control, allowing you to trigger loops, change patterns, and more, expanding its live performance capabilities.
