Advanced compact looper with top-notch sound quality, 99 phrase memories, 57 rhythms, and MIDI control support.
Your essential creative companion
Hop on the RC-5 and prime your pedalboard with maximum loop reach. Capture audio in 32-bit quality, navigate parameters and monitor loop status with the backlit LCD, and enjoy expanded operation via MIDI TRS control jack and I/O. And with over 50 rhythms, 13 hours of stereo recording, 99 phrase memories, and more, the compact RC-5 puts a deep well of musical power at your feet.
Features
- Advanced BOSS loopback features in a small footprint
- Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating point processing
- Stereo loop engine with 13 hours of recording
- LCD with multi-color backlight to view loop status and editing parameters
- Invert function to infuse curls with interesting textures
- Seven different drums and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations
- Support for extensive control via external pedals, expression pedal or MIDI
- Full MIDI input/output with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adapter cable available separately)
- On-board storage for 99 phrase memories
- Saving and loading WAV loops via USB
Great sound quality
Featuring industry-leading 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing, the RC-5 captures your personal sound with complete fidelity and maintains clear loops, even with multiple overdubs. And with 13 hours of stereo recording, there's plenty of room for long creative journeys.
A window into your world
The RC-5 features the most advanced interface available in a compact looper pedal. The LCD screen lets you keep tabs on loop status as you play, with a color-changing backlight to indicate record, overdub and playback states. Combined with the multi-functional settings knob, it's quick and easy to navigate rhythms, kits, system settings and more in the heat of the moment.
Thorough inspection
The RC-5's versatile footswitch controls all looping functions: record, overdub, playback, stop and undo/redo. But deeper control is also supported if you need it. Connect up to two external pedals for direct control of many assignable functions, or an expression pedal for continuous adjustments. Players with advanced systems will appreciate the space-saving TRS MIDI I/O for remote control of MIDI switches and pedals, as well as MIDI sync with drum machines and software. digital audio music.
Move and groove, move forward and backward
With 57 preset rhythms and seven different drums, the RC-5 is ready to raise the level of looping and practice sessions with inspiring grooves for every style. For each rhythm, A/B variations can be selected from the panel or controlled by MIDI during performance. The RC-5's loop engine also includes a rewind function which is ideal for giving your music fresh sonic colors.
Capture, practice and play
The RC-5 provides 99 phrase memories, allowing you to store loops as quickly as you create them. In addition to the audio, a phrase memory includes the selected rhythm and kit, so it's ready to go when you call it up. Audio loops can be saved to a computer via USB. And with WAV import via BOSS Tone Studio, the RC-5 becomes a pedalboard playback hub for lessons, jam tracks, or background music for your next gig.
Specifications
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
AD/DA conversion: 32 bits
Processing: 32-bit floating point
Recording and playback:
Track number: 1
Data format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)
Maximum recording time: approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), approx. 13 hours (total of all memories)
Rhythm type: 57 patterns x 2 variations
Rhythm kit: 7 types
Effect: Reverb (only for the rhythm part)
Memory: 99
Workaround: Buffered workaround
Controls: MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL button, MEMORY button, SETUP button, RHYTHM ON/OFF button, RHYTHM TEMPO button, footswitch
Display: Graphical LCD (96 x 32 points, RGB backlit LCD)
Connectors:
INPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch jack
A/MONO outputs, B jacks: 1/4 inch jack
STOP/MEMORY jack: 1/4 inch TRS jack
USB Port: USB Type B
MIDI jacks (IN, OUT): miniature stereo type
DC IN jack
Power supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
Expected battery life with continuous use (These figures vary depending on actual usage conditions).
Alkaline: Approximately 2 hours
Height and weight :
Dimensions (L x D x H): 73 x 129 x 56 mm / 2-7/8 x 5-1/8 x 2-1/4 inches
Weight: 450 g / 1 lb (battery included)