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Boss RC-505 Mk2 Loop Station Tabletop Looper

Tabletop Loop Station with 5 Stereo Tracks, 2 XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power, 2 Stereo Line Input Pairs, Onboard FX, Rhythm Generator, and Looping Controls
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Powerful Looper with Big Performance Potential

The BOSS RC-505 Mk2 loop station takes the acclaimed tabletop looper to new levels of performance capability, implementing a slew of user-requested features to empower your creativity. Its premium signal path delivers amazing sound quality, with 32-bit AD/DA conversion and 32-bit floating-point processing. You have a ton of effects on tap, including 49 Input FX for processing incoming signals, and 53 Track FX for further manipulation of your looped phrases. And connectivity has been expanded, with dual XLR mic inputs (with phantom power for condenser mics), a pair of stereo line inputs, and three stereo line output pairs. Whether you're a multi-instrumentalist, a vocalist, a beatboxer, or any other type of loop artist, the BOSS RC-505 Mk2 is sure to nurture your sonic creativity.

Five stereo phrase tracks with independent controls

The RC-505 Mk2 offers individual controls for all five of its stereo phrase tracks. This allows you to play five different loops simultaneously while mixing and manipulating effects on the fly. Each track features dedicated record/overdub/play and stop buttons, allowing you to quickly control your performance with the touch of a button. And with ultra-rugged long-throw faders, you can make precise mix adjustments as you build up your set. Musicians at Sweetwater know that intuitive hands-on control is paramount when you're performing live, and the RC-505 Mk2's dedicated controls make for endless creative possibilities.

Versatile onboard effects

With an arsenal of built-in effects available at your fingertips, the RC-505 Mk2 makes it easy to modify your sound as you perform. Use the input effects to create unique sonic textures while you're recording, or employ track effects for real-time processing while your loops play back. For overall processing, the RC-505 Mk2 provides global compression and master reverb effects.

Phrase storage and onboard rhythms

The phrase memory feature of the RC-505 Mk2 allows for the storage of up to 99 different playback and effects settings, as well as phrase track data. If you have a certain setup that you always begin with before every performance, you can save and recall your preferences through the User Set. Also built in to this powerful loop station are over 200 different rhythm patterns, with 16 different drum kits to choose from. You can use these either as backing tracks or as reference guides as you explore new compositions and arrangements.

BOSS RC-505 Mk2 Loop Station Features:

  • Tabletop looper with 5 stereo phrase tracks and onboard rhythm generator
  • Premium audio quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
  • 5 stereo phrase tracks with dedicated controls and volume faders
  • Input FX and Track FX each offer up to 4 simultaneous effects (49 Input FX types, 53 Track FX types)
  • Mark Back function offers enhanced undo/redo functionality when performing
  • Comprehensive connectivity with 2 XLR microphone inputs with phantom power, 2 stereo line input pairs, and 3 stereo line output pairs
  • 99 memory locations, each with 5 phrase tracks, effects/playback settings, control assignments, and more
  • Deep MIDI support for integration with external controllers and hybrid setups
  • Create new grooves on the fly with over 200 onboard rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits
  • 2 control inputs support up to 2 footswitches or 1 expression pedal each
  • USB connection for data backup, phrase import/export with BOSS Tone Studio, and drum pattern import with the RC Rhythm Converter app

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Loop Station
  • Screen: 2.9" Graphic LCD
  • Sounds: 16 x Drum Kits
  • Presets: 200 x Rhythm Patterns
  • Looper: 5 x Stereo Tracks, 99 x Phrase Memories
  • Effects: 49 x Input FX, 53 x Track FX, 2 x Master FX
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR (balanced, phantom power), 4 x 1/4" (stereo instrument: L/mono, R)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/mono, R), 4 x 1/4" (sub out 1/2: L/mono, R)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS (control 1, 2/expression 1), 1 x 1/4" TRS (control 3, 4/expression 2)
  • Power Source: AC adapter (included)
  • Height: 2.63"
  • Width: 16.53"
  • Depth: 9.21"
  • Weight: 4 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: RC-505MK2

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Rated 5/5

It was a gift for my Wife, she loved it.

My wife loved it.
Thank you Abraham for the recommendation,
It's perfect
Music background: Percussionist , Recording
Rated 5/5

RC-505 Hands free.

I bought the rc-505 before the rc-600 came out so you should see which best fits your needs. Being a guitar player, I needed a hands-free solution. Since the RC-505 speaks MIDI it has worked well for me. I originally set it up with a Behringer FCB1010, but later switched to the Nektar Pacer for its added functionality.
I really liked that I could play 1 track while recording another, making it the perfect practice tool.
Rated 5/5

Had mine over a year and love it.

I bought this from Sweetwater and the shipping was flawless as usual. I did research on the bugs in the first few firmware versions, but after it seemed to stabilize and the youtubers I followed said it was working well now, I went for it. I had an original RC-505 for a while but sold it. So I can compare the two a little. And overall, while there are tradeoffs going with the new one (lack of input gain knobs being the main one) I whole heartedly think mkii is better. The sound quality on it is way better too.

So for my live performances, I don't need a mixer now, because it has 2 mic inputs, 2 stereo or 4 mono instrument inputs and 6 outputs plus headphone out. The output routing is very flexible in so much as routing a particular input to a particular output, or which track goes to which output. You can not include things in the main output such as the rhythm/metronome, but you can't adjust the volume of individual inputs/tracks differently in the main and headphone outputs, but dealing with that is still better than lugging around another mixer.

The range of effects you have at your disposal is vast. I was very happy to see parametric EQ, compression, and noise suppression all included for each input discreetly and simultaneously. Then separately, you have the input fx which are actually really high quality. I've extensively used the G2B (guitar to bass), stereo chorus, synth, electric, transpose, and delay effects. And for the track effects, I mainly use the beat repeating ones. I kind of wish you could hear the track effects as you're recording, but you can't until the recording is finished. Then still yet, you have master effects which I have to say I was excited to have a master limited and compressor, but I get a phasing artifact when I have them on, so I can't use them. (I'm not taking a star away for that). The core functionality of the unit is totally stable.

I've recently started using a nectar pacer midi foot controller with it. I can mostly get away without one, but if I'm really trying to minimize the time I let a loop play before overdubbing, I need to use my foot to start recording or turn on/off a track. I still don't regret going with the 505 over the 600, because I still think I'd want the midi foot controller with the 600. The 505 has vastly more hands on controls than the 600.

There is quite a learning curve to using one of these creatively. But I do think it pays off as a solo performer to be able to use it on a few of your songs and keep the audience from getting bored.
Music background: Artist, Producer, Songwriter
Rated 5/5

Fun in a box

I got this device to help me land a tricky beatbox session. I had the rhythm in my mind, but every time I pushed record in my DAW, i'd fall apart. I took this device out of its box 4 hours ago, and I kid you not, Ive already recorded the most incredible rahzel level beatbox champ of the world sounding FIRE FLAME, ever... Im talking, worlds dopest beatbox in the planet, hands down. I video'd myself using the device, and the playback was incredibly cringe. there I was, headphones on Whispering into the mic, making wild jerking noises, airplane swooshes... I looked like a complete fool... but i loved it.

Those sporadic beeps and boops, the mouth guitars, even the weird groaning thing at the end, it came together to make beautiful music.

This device is a 10 out of 10.
Buy it. Buy it twice.
Rated 5/5

Beatboxer's Paradise

On day one of owning this I was able to make awesome complex beats with ease. So many possibilities with the ability to add input effects and output effects to each track. If you're thinking about getting this, stop thinking - just get it!
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