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The RC-500 Loop Station delivers professional-grade looping capabilities that put serious creative power at your fingertips. This advanced two-track looper combines premium 32-bit audio processing with 13 hours of stereo recording time, ensuring your loops maintain crystal-clear fidelity even through multiple overdubs. The versatile I/O setup accommodates mono and stereo instruments alongside a dedicated XLR mic input with phantom power, whilst the colour-changing LCD backlight provides clear visual feedback of your current operation mode.
Built for live performance, the RC-500 features three onboard footswitches for essential loop control, with options to expand using external footswitches or expression pedals. MIDI connectivity via space-saving TRS jacks allows integration with drum machines, DAWs, and foot controllers for advanced rig setups. The unit's flexible routing options let you send different sources to separate tracks or outputs, with all custom assignments saved alongside your phrase memories.
Creative inspiration comes courtesy of 57 preset rhythms across 16 drum kits, each offering A/B variations to match any musical style. Loop FX including repeat, scatter, shift, and vinyl flick add instant sonic energy to your performances, whilst the reverse function opens up unique textural possibilities. With 99 onboard phrase memories and WAV import capability via BOSS Tone Studio, the RC-500 serves as both a creative looping tool and a comprehensive playback hub for backing tracks and lesson material.
- Advanced two-track looper with onboard mixing and deep control options
- Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
- Stereo looper engine with 13 hours of recording time
- LCD with multi-colour backlight for viewing loop status and editing parameters
- Mono/stereo inputs for easy pedalboard integration, plus independent XLR mic input with phantom power
- Reverse function and Loop FX (repeat, scatter, shift, and vinyl flick) for dynamic and engaging loop performances
- 16 different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations
- Support for expanded control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI
- Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable available separately)
- Onboard storage for 99 phrase memories
- Back up and load WAV loops via USB
- Runs on four AA batteries or optional AC adaptor



