Boss RC-505MKII Loop Station
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
Customize Your Workflow
While the original RC‐505 was very customizable, the RC‐505mkII takes things to the next level with a vast range of userconfigurable controls. You can assign various CTL parameters to the FX and Track buttons and trigger them with a press, hold, or double‐click. Pressing the Undo/Redo button reveals a secondary layer, doubling your options. Two external control jacks are also available for connecting footswitches or expression pedals, and each has its own dedicated set of parameters. Crave even more? Then tap into the Assign screens to set up 16 different targets for hardware control and MIDI operation.
More Sonic Colors for Inspired Looping
Sonic variations help make loop performances more compelling, and the RC‐505mkII provides a greatly expanded FX palette to color your sounds during recording and playback. There are 49 Input FX and 53 Track FX types to choose from—including powerful new vocal harmony effects—and you can use up to four in each section at once. Going further, groups of four Input FX and Track FX can be stored in four banks for quick recall, along with toggle or momentary button settings for each type. A step sequence function is also available in some FX to automate parameter changes for dynamic real‐time movement.
Connect and Mix
With the RC‐505mkII’s expanded connectivity and onboard audio processing, you can do more with less external gear. You have two XLR inputs for mics and two mono/stereo line input pairs for instruments and other devices, plus an input mixer with two mic compressors and independent EQs for all channels. Three stereo output pairs and an output mixer are also available, complete with assignable routing options and master reverb and compressor effects. It’s even possible to customize the headphones output to monitor individual tracks and rhythm sounds. And via USB, you can integrate with computer DAWs and use BOSS Tone Studio to import/export WAV loops.
Creative Details
To meet the unique workflow needs of different performers, the RC‐505mkII offers many new creative details inspired by longtime Loop Station users. Three different overdub modes are available—including one that lets you replace the current sound in a loop track while it’s playing—plus a new Bounce In function for capturing multiple tracks into one. Half and double speed options are also on hand, and you can freely change the overall playback speed with or without pitch change. Additionally, it’s now possible to assign the Auto Rec function to a panel button or footswitch for quick activation whenever you need it.
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
