Boss RC-505MKII Flagship Tabletop Looper with 5 tracks & Mic Inputs

£499.00

The JustPedals team think the Boss RC-505MKII Flagship Tabletop Looper with 5 tracks & Mic Inputs is a tasty New Looper Pedals option for your smorgasbord (pedalboard). Just Read More for images videos and latest prices from the Boss brand and delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, Boss are launching an upgraded version of their RC505 loop station. RC505-mkII has all the features upgrades long-time users have been asking for: expanded I/O, enhanced mixing controls, customisable FX and Track buttons and much more.  You can enjoy five simultaneous stereo phase…


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The JustPedals team think the Boss RC-505MKII Flagship Tabletop Looper with 5 tracks & Mic Inputs is a tasty New Looper Pedals option for your smorgasbord (pedalboard). Just Read More for images videos and latest prices from the Boss brand and delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, Boss are launching an upgraded version of their RC505 loop station. RC505-mkII has all the features upgrades long-time users have been asking for: expanded I/O, enhanced mixing controls, customisable FX and Track buttons and much more. 

You can enjoy five simultaneous stereo phase tracks with dedicated controls and faders, now with assignable fx and track buttons. Boss have also enhanced the onboard selection of effects, with 49 Input FX types and 53 Track FX. If you need inspiration to start your track, the built-in library has grown from 85 sounds to an incredible 200 rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits. The newly added Mark Back function also makes it easier to undo and redo while performing.

Input and outputs have been enhanced and now include MIDI in and out, two phantom-powered XLR inputs, three stereo line inputs pairs, three stereo line output pairs. 

Key Features:

  • The industry-standard tabletop looper, updated and enhanced
  • Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing 
  • Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks with dedicated controls and independent volume faders
  • Input FX and Track FX sections, each with four simultaneous effects and four quick-access banks 
  • Customizable FX and Track buttons for each phrase track
  • Massive onboard effects selection with 49 Input FX types and 53 Track FX types, including new Harmony, 
  • Electric FX, and many others 
  • New ultra-durable faders with longer throw for more precise adjustment
  • Newly added Mark Back function provides enhanced undo/redo flexibility while performing
  • Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power, two stereo line input pairs, and three stereo line output pairs
  • 99 memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects and playback settings,
  • control assignments, and more
  • Synchronize your loops with over 200 onboard rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits
  • Deep MIDI control support
  • Two external control jacks, each with support for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal 
  • USB for data backup, phrase import/export with BOSS Tone Studio, and pattern import with the
  • RC Rhythm Converter

In the Box 

  • AC adaptor
  • Owner's Manual
  • Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"

Specifications 

  • Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
  • AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
  • Processing: 32-bit floating point
  • Recording/Playback: Number of Tracks: 5, Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo), Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of All memories)
  • Rhythm Type: 200 types or greater
  • Rhythm Kit: 16 types
  • Effect: INPUT FX: 49 types, TRACK FX: 53 types, MASTER FX: 2 types
  • Memory: 99
  • Display: Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots, backlit LCD)
  • Power Supply: AC adaptor
  • Connectors: MIC IN 1, 2 jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max, INST IN 1, 2 jacks, MAIN OUT jacks, SUB OUT 1, 2 jacks: 1/4-inch phone type, PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, CTL1,2/EXP1 jack, CTL3,4/EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, USB port: USB B type, MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors, DC IN jack
  • Controls: TRACK1–5 REC/PLAY button, TRACK1–5 STOP button, TRACK1–5 TRACK button, TRACK1–5 FX button, ALL START/STOP button, UNDO/REDO button, TAP TEMPO button, RHYTHM START/STOP button, RHYTHM EDIT button, INPUT FX A–D button, INPUT FX EDIT button, TRACK FX A–D button, TRACK FX EDIT button, MENU button, LOOP button, ENTER button, EXIT button, PAGE buttons, 1–4 knobs, OUTPUT LEVEL knob, TRACK1–5 LEVEL Faders

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Boss

Boss is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, multi-effects units, and related musical equipment, known for their durability, reliability, and wide range of effects. Founded in 1973 as a division of the Roland Corporation, Boss quickly became synonymous with high-quality effects pedals that are popular among guitarists and musicians worldwide.

Boss pedals are renowned for their rugged construction, intuitive controls, and signature sound quality. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of effects pedals covering various categories, including distortion, overdrive, delay, modulation, and more. Iconic pedals like the DS-1 Distortion, the DS-2 Turbo Distortion, the DD-3 Digital Delay, and the MT-2 Metal Zone have become staples on countless pedalboards due to their versatility and reliability.

Category

Looper Pedals

Looper pedals record short sections of your playing and repeat them, allowing you to build layers, practise solos, create backing parts or perform complete arrangements on your own. They are useful for songwriting, live performance and developing timing and improvisation skills.

Simple loopers are great for practice and quick ideas, while advanced models may include multiple tracks, memory slots, rhythm patterns and stereo operation. A looper can become a creative tool in its own right, helping you hear your playing in context and build songs from the ground up.

Tags

Looper

Looper pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Looper related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.