In particular, you don’t have to pick up a behemoth unit like the RC-600 because Boss has stompbox-sized options too. With the awesome BOSS RC-5 Loop Station you can an advanced compact looper with class-leading sound quality.

If you plug in an adapter while the unit is operating on battery, it will restart and switch to AC power. Like its predecessor, the RC-5 comes with a built-in drum machine offering 57 different patterns; each of which is available as an A and a B version to reduce monotony. We believe the Boss RC-5 to be an excellent device for beginners who are looking for a Loop Station with an integrated drum machine. If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.Their RC series of pedals have been among the most sought-after pedals in the field since they were first released, and they also do a pretty admirable job of meeting the varied needs of people looking for looper pedals. As is the custom, you can connect the Loop Station via the USB-B port to a PC or Mac to save or record loops.

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The Boss Loop Station has its main in- and outputs on the sides of the case similar to other compact Boss devices. I've only just started to scrape the surface of what it can do, but just the ability to hear back what you've played and then play along in time is magic. With the MIDI connections you can control all features of the Boss RC-5 from outside (MIDI In) or control other devices via the Loop Station (MIDI Out). If you’re planning on using the loop station for live performances, then I also recommend using the power supply.

With the fourth small (memory) button you can modify the settings for a recorded loop, among other things. Getting this far in a short time, and not getting overwhelmed in the process and underwhelmed in results was a huge boost in seeing how this could really be a supportive device for a solo player at a gig, or even just using this as a device to work out additional parts or solos to rhythm tracks. Pressing the switch a second time puts the device in playback mode and now the display lights up green. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.

This is the first loop pedal that I decidced to pick up but after having a few gos on my friends this blows it out the water. The button LED will blink accordingly to indicate your set tempo, and it will be displayed on the screen.

Comparing its design to the RC-3, there is a big change on the back of the Loop Station since Boss replaced the aux input with two 3. Along with the sound quality, we particularly enjoyed the simplified handling compared to the predecessor model, which should not be a hurdle for most guitarists. For example, you could record a clean guitar rhythm, loop it, and then switch on overdrive and delay to do a solo over that. This could also just as easily be used as a compact drum machine on its own, for beats and rhythms as a backing tracks.Boss has also added handy little extras like the colored LCD lights that tell you whether you are in recording, playback or overdub mode. The RC-5 pitches itself in a very inviting position: compact like the RC-1 and RC-3, but with upgrades.