BOSS RC-505 Loop Station

The BOSS RC-505 is the ultimate loop station for beatboxers, vocalists, musicians, and club performers. You have easy fingertip control of five stereo phrase tracks and various loop playback behaviors, plus real-time processing options for dynamic, expressive sound creation.

Key Features:

Tabletop Loop Station
Can be operated with the hands, perfect for beatboxers, vocalists, and club performers
Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks, with dedicated controls and 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
External control via MIDI and optional footswitches or expression pedal
USB for phrase import/export with computers; USB audio/MIDI functionality for integration with DAW software
XLR mic input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and stereo AUX input

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Product Code: 400029930

The BOSS RC-505 Loop Station is a unique and powerful live performance tool that’s perfect for next-generation loop artists.

The BOSS RC-505 is the ultimate loop station for beatboxers, vocalists, musicians, and club performers. You have easy fingertip control of five stereo phrase tracks and various loop playback behaviors, plus INPUT FX and TRACK FX that deliver a wide range of real-time processing options for dynamic, expressive sound creation.

Just plug in a mic, instrument, or other audio source, and then ride the intuitive panel controls to build and mix some amazing loops! The RC-505 also supports computer integration via USB and operation with external pedals and MIDI, opening a world of advanced looping possibilities for all types of musicians.

Main features of the BOSS RC-505 Loop Station include:

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

Independent play mode and tempo sync settings enable a flexible combination of track behaviors and advanced performance options

99 phrase memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects/playback settings, and more

85 onboard rhythm patterns, including odd-measure beats

External control via MIDI and optional footswitches or expression pedal

USB for phrase import/export and DAW integration with computers

XLR mic input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and stereo aux input

Version 2.0: Newly Added Features

Up to three effects can be used simultaneously in both the Input FX and Track FX sections

New effects types, including Ring Modulator, Slow Gear, Pitch Bend, and others

Extended parameters added to previous effects, including dotted and triplet note values for tempo syncing

New targets for external foot control, ideal for musicians who play guitar, keyboards, and other instruments

Assign functions have been increased from 8 to 16, providing expanded performance control via the front panel, external footswitches, expression pedal, and MIDI

Enhanced Phrase Memory functions such as individual track monitoring via headphones, quantized loop recording, and more

Added system functions, including loop indicator status settings and more

Nominal Input Level: INPUT MIC (variable): -40 dBu (typ.), -10 dBu (max)
INPUT INST (variable): -10 dBu (typ.), +4 dBu (max)
INPUT AUX: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: INPUT MIC: 4 k ohms
INPUT INST: 200 k ohms
INPUT AUX: 22 k ohms
Nominal Output Level: LINE OUT: -10 dBu
Output Impedance: LINE OUT: 2 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: LINE OUT: 10 k ohms or greater
Recording/Playback: Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 3 hours (stereo)
Maximum Phrase Memory: 99
Number of Tracks: 5
Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo)
Effect Type (INPUT FX/TRACK FX): FILTER
PHASER
FLANGER
SYNTH
LO-FI
GUITAR TO BASS
TRANSPOSE
ROBOT
VOCAL DIST
VOCODER
COMP
EQ
ISOLATOR
OCTAVE
PAN
SLICER
DELAY
TAPE ECHO
GRANULAR DELAY
CHORUS
REVERB
BEAT REPEAT *1
BEAT SHIFT *1
BEAT SCATTER *1
VINYL FLICK *1

*1 TRACK FX only
Effect Type (MASTER FX): COMP
REVERB
Rhythm Type: 85
Display: 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
USB: Mass Storage Class
Audio/MIDI
Connectors: INPUT MIC jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
INPUT INST (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
INPUT AUX jack: Stereo miniature phone type
PHONES jack: 1/4-inch Stereo phone type
LINE OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch Stereo phone type
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port: USB Type B
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
DC IN jack
Power Supply: AC adaptor
Current Draw: 420 mA
Accessories: AC adaptor
Owner's manual
Options (sold separately): Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, FV-500L, FV-500H
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width: 420 mm
16-9/16 inches
Depth: 210 mm
8-5/16 inches
Height: 68 mm
2-11/16 inches
Weight: 1.4 kg
3 lbs. 2 oz.

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
Independent play mode and tempo sync settings enable a flexible combination of track behaviors and advanced performance options
99 phrase memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects/playback settings, and more
85 onboard rhythm patterns, including odd-measure beats
External control via MIDI and optional footswitches or expression pedal
USB for phrase import/export with computers; USB audio/MIDI functionality for integration with DAW software
XLR mic input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and stereo AUX input

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