BOSS RC-5, Loop Station Pedal, Stereo Looper

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.

Features

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

Specifications

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.
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