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Boss RC-3

Item ID: RC3pedal

Stereo Loop Pedal with 99 Memory Presets, 1/8" Aux Input, and Rhythm Guide

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Create Great Loops!

Gear up for loop action! The Boss RC-3 Loop Station pedal gives you three hours of stereo looping. It's the perfect practice and performance tool for the adventurous guitarist. You can save your loops in 99 memory locations, so you can instantly recall your creations. And you'll appreciate the RC-3 pedal's true stereo I/O, so you can incorporate stereo instruments and devices (there's an 1/8" MP3 player input!). There are even built-in drum patterns to help guide your way to perfect looping. Connect this amazing pedal to your computer via USB 2.0 and save all the looping magic you create on the RC-3 - externally.

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Boss RC-3 Loop Station Pedal at a Glance:
  • Up to 3 hours of recording time - in stereo
  • 99 memory presets and handy USB connection
  • Built-in drum patterns, for perfect timing


Up to 3 hours of recording time - in stereo
When inspiration strikes, you can count on Boss's RC-3 Loop Station to help you capture cool ideas. You can also generate substantial looped material for studio or stage use. And, you're not restricted to instruments only; this pedal includes a very handy 1/8" input, so you can connect your MP3 player or other device and work with other sources. You'll love how much great stuff you can cram into the small, pedalboard-friendly RC-3!

99 memory presets and handy USB connection
Boss made the RC-3 with performance in mind. You can assign loops to up to 99 memory presets and recall those loops with ease. And, thanks to its onboard USB 2.0 connection, you can even hook up the RC-3 to your computer and save your handiwork externally!

Built-in drum patterns, for perfect timing
Get perfect timing for your loops, right inside the RC-3! Boss built incredibly convenient drum patterns right in, so you can get your timing down perfectly as you create killer loops. Now, you don't have to fly blind when you're making sonic magic!

Boss RC-3 Loop Station Pedal Features:
  • True stereo loop pedal with outstanding recording time, plenty of presets, and built-in drum sounds
  • 3 hours of stereo recording time lets you tap your creativity
  • 99 onboard memory presets for storing loops - very stage friendly
  • 1/4" A and B input jacks, 1/8" mini aux input jack
  • USB 2.0 port lets you import/export WAV audio
  • Rhythm guide with real drums - perfect for practice
  • Runs on batteries or optional AC power supply

Get loopy with the amazing RC-3 Loop Station pedal from Boss!

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Specification Detail
Type Looper
Total Looping Time Up to three hours
Maximum Loops 99 phrases
Inputs 2 x Instrument
Outputs 2 x 1/4"
Power Supply Included No
Batteries 1 x 9V
Height 2.4"
Depth 5.1"
Width 2.9"
Weight 1 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number RC-3

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based on 5 reviews

Outstanding

by Michael from Toledo, OH
December 24, 2011
Music Background: Serious Music Student
The RC-3 is an amazing pedal. It makes practicing easy, fun, and productive. I even use it to listen to my playing. The RC-3 is also wonderful for recording sometime to put on the computer. This loop ... read more [+]station also does not cause any degredation in tone whatsoever. A perfect pedal. close [-]

This looper is a keeper

by Tim from AZ
November 9, 2011
Music Background: Hobby Musician
Added the RC-3 to my peddle board and glad I did. It has all the features that I need and downloading WAV backing tracks is a simple drag and drop or copy computer action via the USB RC-3 to computer ... read more [+]connection. This has really helped my practice sessions and love jamming to the backtracks versus the mundane metronome. Very glad that I purchased this item and it will stay on my board. close [-]

The best in it's class.

by Bart from Saint Louis, Mo USA
February 22, 2012
Music Background: Professional guitarist
Excellent unit. To get the most out of any looper, it has to be treated like an instrument into itself. Once you get the hang of quantizing etc. It's very easy to use. I love the fact that every bank ... read more [+]has the ability to be a loop or one shot phrase. The auxiliary input works great. It still has the Auto -Start feature, which is a must -have. I highly recommend getting the FS6 switch to go with it. You have to hit thr rc3 twice to stop it, but only have to hit the fs6 once to stop. If you play live it's a must.
I do however wish it had an input level control/meter to get an accurate reading as to how hot the incoming signal is. I've had to re record a few because they were too quiet in comparison to the others. No way to really tell. But with practice and time it's gets easier to gauge that. The size is perfect. Fits easy on my pedalboard. Love the pedal. A major asset to any professional, modern, working guitarist. close [-]

RC-3

by Tim Perri from Philadelphia,PA
November 12, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
This did everything I thought it would.Easy to setup and use.A lot of drum beats to record to.Sweetwater is great to deal with

too much and not enough

by Chris Cutter from Way Northern California
April 9, 2012
Music Background: amateur enthusiast
I bought this to use as a tool for learning. Finding a person who will play the same 3-4 chords over and over for hrs while I learn to mix dorian/aeolian/pentatonic lead licks is not easy. I figured ... read more [+]this would do it. I had been using my looper on my Boss ME 70 for months and just loved it, but it only goes 32 seconds - frustrating if I am trying to figure out lead licks on a whole song with multiple changes.
This looper has the capabilities to do what I wanted in theory, but I found it hard to navigate and as one reviewer put it - have to do a tap dance to control it. I also found headphones would not work in the output which is unacceptable to my situation. Another friend of mine saw my RC3 and quickly bought his own and he loves it. I ended up returning mine and bought the RC300 for alot more money, but it satisfied my needs and was easier to operate. Last comment - the 16 bit DAC is a a bit of a liability also. Even the RC 300 has that problem, but not my ME 70. I can really hear the difference in the headphones, less when I use an external amp. close [-]

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