BOSS Rc-505 Loop Station

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Patch/pedal cable—right-angle 1/4-inch connectors, 1 ft./30 cm length. Also available in 3 ft./1 m (BIC-3AA) length. Explore in-depth articles on BOSS pedals and get inspiring knowledge to help spark your creativity. Amps

Both the RC 505 Mk2 & the RC 600 have the same internal brain. The easiest way to think of them is like 2 separate controllers which make use of the same looping and effects engine. In terms of build, the RC 600 feels far more solid than the RC 505 MK2. While the RC 600 is made out of plastic, the 505 MK2 is made out of plastic. However, this does mean that the 505 is the lightest of the two by quite a stretch!

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My Headrush Looperboard was extremely annoying to use and unfriendly (subjective opinion of course) so I decided to try this one after selling the Looperboard.

A total of 16 user Assignments are offered. The sources include the panel buttons, plus pedals or incoming MIDI CCs. Assignments can be a bit daunting to set up (and to remember), but the workflow rewards are worth the effort. Some user configuration is possible for the encoders, too: for instance, you can allocate duties such as memory selection, switching display modes, controlling the rhythm variation and level, and so on. Instrument cable with straight to right-angle 1/4-inch connectors, 10 ft./3 m length. Also available in 18 ft./5.5 m (BIC-P18A) length. In terms of sound bankage, the RC 600 comes out on top. While the RC 505 has 10 assignable buttons, each with 2 sound banks. The RC 600 features 9 foot switches, each of which boast 3 sound banks, making it 7 banks up & arguable the more custom of the two. The data processing resolution is matched by the AD/DA conversion, and though human hearing can’t match the dynamic range this allows, it does mean that quiet signals can be boosted without the digital noise floor or dithering becoming an issue. The onboard rhythm section is also generous, whether used for initial recording or actual performance, and there’s plenty of room for expansion via the USB connection. USB mass storage and interfaceFind out how global superstar Ariana Grande uses the BOSS RC-505 in her new Vevo video series and learn about her looping history. Read more… Loop Station

If it keeps happening, give us a call at 800-222-4700 and have the following Reference ID available. Straight 1/4-inch connectors, 10 ft./3 m. Also available in 5 ft./1.5 m length (BIC-5), 15 ft./4.5 m (BIC-15), and 20 ft./6 m (BIC-20) lengths. View Product Learn from artists in the global Swissbeatbox community as they showcase the powerful features and functionality of the BOSS RC-505mkII. Read more… BOSS RC-505mkII Loop Station: The Next Generation Find out how global superstar Ariana Grande uses the BOSS RC-505 in her new Vevo video series and learn about her looping history. Read more… Songwriting With The BOSS RC-505 Loop StationTiesto’s reimagining of Tears For Fears’ Everybody Wants to Rule the World is everything you thought it would be Recording time has increased… MASSIVELY! Originally, the RC 505 gave you a decent 3 hours of recording time. However the MK2 extends that to a whopping 13 hours!! Vital information if you’re looking to make a fair comparison and come to a n educated decision. The last thing you want is to get the wrong impression of the MK2, only to be disappointed when it turns up on your doorstep. So with that in mind, here’s a speedy rundown of what you can expect from the Boss RC 505 MK2 loop station… Key details

What you need in terms of being able to loop with the Boss RC 505, really all depends on what type of looper you are. If you’re a beat-boxer then chances are that all you’ll require is a mic and the 505. Perhaps an external audio interface at a stretch, but nothing too extreme. From the start, the BOSS RC series blazed the looping trail. Learn how the RC-505mkII Loop Station is blowing sonic possibilities wide open. Read more… Shooting From the Lip: A Brief History of BeatboxingAlthough floor-based Boss Loop Stations are perfect for street performing or on stage, not everyone wants to use their feet to keep the show rolling. The Boss RC-505 is a table-top Loop Station that fits right into a busy DJ booth or club environment, making it ideal for beatboxers, singers, and club performers. Instrument cable with straight to right-angle 1/4-inch connectors, 10 ft./3 m length. Also available in 18 ft./5.5 m (BIC-P18A) length. View Product Heavy-duty TRS cable with straight to right-angle 1/4-inch connectors, 3 ft./1 m length. Also available in 20 ft./6 m (BCC-20-TRA) and 30 ft./9 m (BCC-30-TRA) lengths. View Product The floor-based RC-600 Loop Station is the king of Boss's floor-based Loop Stations and offers huuuuuuge potential for guitarists, singer-songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and anyone else who wants a wealth of looping power at their feet. While the first model featured two ‘proper knobs’ for microphone and instrument levels, these functions are now found in menus and under encoder control. It’s not an ideal swap but is understandable, given there are now a total of six inputs — two for XLR microphones (with phantom power), plus two pairs of inputs for synths, mixer sends, and so on. On stage these might even eliminate the need for a mixer. In general, the I/O really delivers — joining the main stereo and phones outputs are two assignable stereo subs. EQ is provided for inputs and outputs, with a compressor available to each microphone. If that isn’t enough, an optional final glue in the form of a master reverb and compressor can be assigned to the main or either sub output.