Description

Boss RC-5 is a looper pedal for electric guitarists and keyboardists that offers a lot despite its compact size. With its backlit screen, you can quickly navigate parameters and monitor your loop status. The screen will change colors with each looping function, so you’ll always know if you’re recording, or overdubbing, or playing. The pedal comes with 50 built-in rhythms, 99 preset-memory slots, and the ability to export and back up loops over USB.

Advanced BOSS looping features in a compact footprint

Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing

Stereo looper engine with 13 hours of recording time

LCD with multi-color backlight for viewing loop status and editing parameters

Reverse function for infusing loops with interesting textures

Seven different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations

Support for expanded control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI

Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable available separately)

Onboard storage for 99 phrase memories

Back up and load WAV loops via USB

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz

AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits

Processing: 32-bit floating point

Recording/Playback:
Number of Track: 1
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: 57 Patterns x 2 Variations

Rhythm Kit: 7 types

Effect: Reverb (only for rhythm part)

Memory: 99

Nominal Input Level: INPUT A/MONO, B: -20 dBu

Input Impedance: INPUT A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A/MONO, B:-20 dBu

Output Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater

Bypass: Buffered bypass

Controls: MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL knob, MEMORY button, SETUP button, RHYTHM ON/OFF button, RHYTHM TEMPO button, Pedal switch

Display: Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)

Connectors:
INPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
STOP/MEMORY jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port: USB B type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo miniature type
DC IN jack

Power Supply:
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
AC adaptor (PSA serie

Expected battery life under continuous use:
Alkaline: Approx. 2 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories:
Owner’s manual
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

Width: 73 mm; 2-7/8 inches

Depth: 129 mm; 5-1/8 inches

Height: 56 mm; 2-1/4 inches

Weight (including battery): 450 g; 1 lb