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Boss RC-505 Loop Station
Brand | BOSS |
Style | RC-505 |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 21"L x 12"W x 6"H |
Item Weight | 1500 Grams |
About this item
- Tabletop Loop Station that can be operated with the hands, perfect for beatboxers, vocalists, and club performers
- Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks, with dedicated controls and independent volume faders
- Wide range of Input FX and Track FX for processing loops, including DJ and sampler-style effects
- 99 phrase memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects/playback settings, and more
- 85 onboard rhythm patterns, including odd-measure beats
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Versatility | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | — |
Sound quality | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 3.8 |
Sturdiness | — | — | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
Sold By | — | Austin Bazaar | Last Samurai | Amazon.com | Boomerang Looper |
hardware interface | usb | — | usb | usb | — |
power source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
amperage | 300 milliamps | — | 300 milliamps | 500 milliamps | 500 milliamps |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog |
controls type | — | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob |
voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 240 volts |
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Product information
Item Weight | 3.31 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 16.54 x 8.27 x 2.68 inches |
ASIN | B00C6YAX6E |
Item model number | RC-505 |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 24, 2013 |
Color Name | Black |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Signal Format | Analog |
Size | RC-202 |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
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Product Description
Infinitely inspiring, the RC-505 Loop Station has become an essential performance instrument for beatboxers, singers, and club performers around the world. Filled with new features requested by top users, the Version 2.0 update brings even more creative power to the flagship tabletop looper. Simultaneous effects can now be used in the Input FX and Track FX sections, and a number of new effects types are included. Many refinements to the loop functionality offer a multitude of ways to enhance and improve live performances. The control target functions have been greatly expanded as well, providing a wealth of external control options for musicians who loop with guitars, keyboards, and other instruments.
Top Brand: BOSS
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, appearance, sound quality and value of the instrument parts and accessories. They mention that its an amazing piece of equipment, worth every penny and that the user manual is one of the best. They also like the effects.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the loop station. They mention that it is an amazing piece of equipment, and it does what it does very well. Some customers also say that it has no issues and works great without any hiss.
"...no RCA compatible for speaker out.I highly recommend this! It's amazing!..." Read more
"This is a great piece of gear for anyone looking into getting into live looping performances, as well as those already experienced...." Read more
"The Boss RC-505 loop station is incredible! The first day I got it I was extremely impressed with the attention to detail...." Read more
"...Not just for beatboxing, this loop station is amazing! You can absolutely drive you and everyone you know insane with this instrument!..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the product. They mention that the interface is much easier to use, and it's nice for beginners and professionals alike. They also say that the user manual is one of the best they've encountered, and that it'd be fun for any musician.
"...The knobs and faders are smooth, there's a simple interface for ease of use, and system edits allow for a vast amount of options to customize your..." Read more
"So fun with guests, really upped my live music game. I can play piano and guitar as well as sing with the input setup without moving any cords...." Read more
"...I know DAW’s can loop, but this makes it so quick and easy." Read more
"...All in all, a really cool and easy to use device. The user manual is one of the best I have encountered in many years of manual crawling for..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the appearance of the product. They say it looks great in their rig and is very cool.
"...Very cool product...." Read more
"This is a must in any music studio. It is such an innovative and unique product. I know DAW’s can loop, but this makes it so quick and easy." Read more
"...All in all, a really cool and easy to use device...." Read more
"Just what I needed and it's perfect with no problems. Looks great in my studio and the sound is outstanding...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the product. They mention that it is flexible and very nice for vocals.
"...It has opened up my sound to new endeavors, and given me hours of better quality practice time with my instrument." Read more
"...The effects are great and fairly flexible and the sound quality is good!" Read more
"It's very nice for vocals, instruments I recommend the boss rc300" Read more
"...Looks great in my studio and the sound is outstanding...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the product. They say that it is worth every penny.
"...Totally worth the money. Get the extended warranty...." Read more
"...On VL3 I could play only two loops at a time. This one plays FIVE for less money!!..." Read more
"AMAZING PRODUCT. Worth every penny. I'm literally finding out something new about the loop station every day that I mess around with it...." Read more
"Awesome. Simply awesome. Affordable and amazing" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the effects of the product. They mention that the effects are great, flexible, and good. They also mention that it really upped their live music game and completely changes the game.
"So fun with guests, really upped my live music game. I can play piano and guitar as well as sing with the input setup without moving any cords...." Read more
"So awesome. Great effects and really powerful with the options I have for the different phrases. Octave doubler really gives it a great kick." Read more
"Amazing unit. Completely changes the game, at least for me. Make sure to upgrade to 2.0!..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the versatility of the product. They say it has a good variety of input options, and it puts a lot of cool options at their fingertips.
"...working with FL studio and many of the plugins etc this unit puts a lot of cool options at your fingertips for a more hands on approach to tweaking..." Read more
"A good variety of input options. Connect a mixing board to the RC 505 and the possibilities for looping are pretty infinite...." Read more
"Love it. Excellent quality. Very versatile" Read more
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Pro's:
- easy to navigate the settings/easy to follow manual
- options for creativity are endless
- light weight for transport to gigs
- outside pedal compatible (but not a cake walk to set up)
- so much control on each phase bank individually
- ton of internal space. I can not image you would run out of space to record or have presets for gigs.
- buttons are nice and quality
Cons :
-Its plastic. I would invest in a case if you gig.
- my FS-6 pedal is not as functional as I would like it. It's a bit tricky to set up and to use.
- no RCA compatible for speaker out.
I highly recommend this! It's amazing! I will most likely purchase the 300 as well just for the pedal/hands free but I am so glad I purchased this. Totally worth the money. Get the extended warranty. Being that the build is a bit lightweight, seems reasonable to spend 70 bucks on a $500 purchase. Gives you an extra 4 years.
Boss has done a so so job when it comes to effects. VL3 has crispier effects. For example, the chorus effect in this looper is hardly noticeable. I am hoping that someone at Boss notices my feedback and release a new firmware with better sounds.
If you are just starting out in the looping world, look for tutorials by Swissbeatbox on YouTube, it will make you a better performer.
Over all, RC-505 is a decent product for beat boxers with minor shortcomings. There is no other better product out there for this functionality. The price could have been lower.
It was pure luck though, as there was still only one piece of deflated plastic in a huge box with it, but I am grateful.🙏🏻
Very cool product. My only want would be a less technically complicated computer interface and manual, a larger, less 80’s looking, more integrated display screen, and like 10-20 looping buttons instead of just 5. If I layer too many sounds on one button, I tend to lose the original sound in the mix. Also would like more vocal FX options for singers. It’s very di oriented. But it has been great so far for a beginner, and I can tell I will use it for years.
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Si vous avez un synthé ou tout autre appareil électronique (batterie, guitare) reliable par câble avec gros jack mono ou stereo. Par contre, pour le micro, il faut une prise XLR (des adapteurs XLR mâle et gros jack femelle existent à bas prix, un peu trop rares pour les trouver en magasins, j'en ai fait 4 spécialisées dans la musique, aucun ne l'avait). Pour la sortie son, il n'y a pas de haut-parleur dans l'appareil (il faut un casque ou un ampli). Ensuite, vous pouvez appliquer les effets sonores de l'appareil sur les sons de votre synthé par exemple, et inversement. Que vous soyez beatboxer ou musicien "standard", tout ce qui est enregistrable peut être enregistré et utilisé dans un morceau. 5 pistes "overdubables" à l'infini (enregistrer et surenregistrer) et multiples paramètres possibles (arrêter une piste au moment du déclenchement d'une autre, appliquer des effets sur l'ensemble du morceau ou sur certaines pistes, pré-enregistrés des ensembles de paramètres. Des riffs rythmiques (tout style) déjà présents en accompagnement... De nouvelles fonctionnalités sont disponibles par mise à jour sur le site roland.com. La prise en main de base est super instinctive et rapide. Pour approfondir en technicité et dans les paramètres, il faut bien sûr lire la notice qui est claire. Que vous fassiez de la reprise ou de la composition, et si vous êtes créatif, cet appareil est pour vous. Concernant la solidité, pour l'instant, rien à dire, mais je ne l'ai pas depuis longtemps. Concernant le poids, il est plutôt léger et peu encombrant. Pour ma part, il est posé sur un coin du synthé. Les boutons me paraissent souples et de bonne qualité. Un grand merci au youtuber MARC REBILLET qui m'a permis de découvrir ce bijou de technologie et qui vous permettra d'avoir un aperçu de tout ce qu'on peut faire avec !!!! GENIAL