BOSS RC-5 Loop Station - Our Most Advanced Compact Guitar Looper Pedal

[@kristenjames1919]

I came for information about this looper pedal. I stayed to listen to the guitarist because it was that good!

[@VladimirDonkov]

The guitar player is so insanely good that I had to play the video for a second time just to hear the narrator's words. Anyway, I might need to order this looper because of the MIDI sync.

[@joshyount5010]

Saw this as an embedded video at Sweetwater. I came to the KZbin URL just to comment about how incredible the player is in this video, he is absolutely amazing! He's perfect to demo this pedal too, most loop reviews feature one player who tends to be relatively genre-confined. Great job to the player, and great job to Boss too.

[@joeltullemans7199]

I'm laying on the couch playing guitar, and I thought "I'd love a loop pedal".... 5 minutes later, I get an email saying that boss just released 2 new loop pedals... w0w

[@ElevatorDJ]

That's a new marketing strategy called mind retargeting.

[@butteo]

Good for you! Could you think "I'd love a cure for Covid 19" next time?

[@solarfly_]

I was on the phone with my Sweetwater rep buying some guitar stands and next thing I knew I had a Crybaby and Boss RC-5 ordered

[@josiahgrant5943]

I understand this problem to well

[@anthonypease1072]

Yup, sometimes it goes that way, but betcha don't regret it,

[@killianaldo4087]

i know Im asking randomly but does anyone know a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my password. I would love any tricks you can give me

[@morganbjorn1603]

@Killian Aldo instablaster ;)

[@killianaldo4087]

@Morgan Bjorn thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@sylvain6cordes]

Guys I've just upgraded my 20 years old RC-20 to the new RC-5 and it's a huuuuge improvment. RC-5 has so much features in a small format. That's the pedal I was waiting for. thanks a lot

[@bassplayer9432]

fantastic guitar playing on this demo!

[@johnmcaleese8459]

My dealer told me to hold off buying because this was coming soon. He was right!

[@mainsblanches8793]

Most interesting feature is the music that is being played!!...keep on!!...

[@jonny6strings]

Great features on this new pedal! Which of your loop pedals quantize and which ones do not?

[@mattnakoa]

Hey Boss team. This looks like a dream! I've read the manual and one big concern I have is that it doesn't mention any stop mode options. For example, the ability to double-tap and have it stop when it reaches the end of the loop. I imagine that option is available per memory, but would love to see some confirmation of that. If so, you've got my money!!! :)

[@Mikewatters99]

the double tap to stop is still a function. Just tried it in my rc5 pedal

[@slayjah2]

here to confirm to anyone else with this question: when the loop is playing double stop pauses playback, the same as it does on a tc electronic ditto looper

[@shinjial]

Is it able to analyze the loop and provide a drum groove in the same tempo, as the 500 is able to do?

[@davedavem]

I have an RC-1 Loopstation and I was looking for a new looper to upgrade to, preferably the same footprint but with added rhythms... I think just found it!

[@ChristopherCBona]

Have rc-300 playing acoustic, 32bit rates it was sth what I waited for!!. Can't wait to try this one 😃🔥🔥🔥

[@valterdasumburanas2544]

Congratulation on the vídeo!Salvador Bahia Brasil

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

I have an RC-3 and an RC-5. They are excellent except for one thing..no on/off switch. That means I have to unplug the cable from it when not in use. As I use a Mission 529i rechargeable power supply I can't just leave it connected as with all my other pedal switched off.

[@thos1618]

Almost every pedal made since the early 70's is like this. Your Lithium Ion PSU should have been designed to have an On/Off switch.

[@MrSmithBFD]

I had an RC-50 years ago and just picked up my guitars after years of neglect and remember the joy, today what is the best value for money loop machine?

[@firdausHITMAN]

is there a volume knob for controlling the volume of the loop? thanks

[@captaingreer]

Hi, your help is very much appreciated. Is there a way to control the drum track on and off with the footswitch. Right now I have to reach down and use the rhythm on/off button. Hoping I can set things up where I can do that on/off function while standing.

[@eliobou]

Can you tell me on which output (A or B) does the integrated rythm in output when in stereo ?

[@TadJennings]

It sucks that none of the new pedals have an auxiliary input

[@Chaz2yacom]

We need videos going into details slow, so it make sense om how to use it. lol

[@BOSSinfoglobal]

Check out our friend Peter Honore - he has some great tips on getting started with using a Loop Station - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpfIgKl4mrCpnsk

[@gnawbabygnaw]

Does a Waza Craft version of this exist? Saw one for sale said Waza Craft in the title but nowhere on the pedal itself. Can’t find any info on RC5 Waza Craft. Thanks.

[@guitarnica]

Hello, its very nice that you can select the drum parts ( 1 to 4 ) of which drum sounds are heard or muted on the new rc 5... I own a RC10r loopstation but on that pedal this option is NOt available and it would be a very big improvement if that was introduced in the new software update,,, this because there is a crash cymbal that keeps playing at the end of every drum round and its very anoying after a while, no drummer plays like that and there is no way to switch that of in the current version , that makes moost grooves on the rc10r unusable. Please help !!! Make a update for that option on the rc 10r , thank you

[@martinaleksandrov7080]

Hi everyone! I have an issue with RC-5 & Rc-505. When using the loopers as midi clock slave devices, synced to Maschine software, there are glitches / artefacts all over the place. BOSS recommends to turn Tempo Sync off for each track to avoid those issues, but this led to another issue (tracks start / skip bars / stop randomly). SO that was not a solution. I have contacted BOSS about this, they said they tested it with Ableton and it works fine, but in general their loopers dont like to be slaved. However, no matter how i put the MIDI settings on the looper, nothing helps. Is this also the case with RC-500?

[@random.mandem]

Yeah same problem. Boss loopers only work with midi if the clock is rock solid. If it drifts at all you will have all kind of issues (in my experience). This is particularly problematic when the clock originates from a computer.

[@martinaleksandrov7080]

@@random.mandem Yeah, apparently for boss this is a tech that will require 10 more years to nail it hahah I got Aeros Loop Studio and it's working perfectly, never had any issues. I tried the Pigtronix Infinity 2 but it was again problematic, I wonder if Infinity 3 is improved as its a more affordable option.. The Aeros loops studio is quite expensive... Oh and i tried the EHX loopers but also had issues..

[@HarryBall-fw7pv]

Is the the RC-5 able to split the percussion and the guitar output? So my guitar goes to my amp. And the drums go to my PA system. I now have over 6 months playing guitar. And im ready for my first looper. But i dont want the drums playing through my amp. Or is that only available on the RC-10?

[@nickwilliams878]

Two questions.. (1) Is there a way to set the percussion volume to a level lower than 100 and have it stay in place for all memory positions. It's annoying to have to turn it down on each track. (2) I'm new to looping and as I overdub I frequently mess up and want to delete that over dub. I hold it for two seconds and then try to re-do and it plays what I was trying to redo... Need some clear instruction here... Manuals don't help and I've watched a number of you tube videos and can't get an answer...maybe my thick head?

[@stuffnuns]

Waiting for the 32 bit, metal case/conntectors RC-505. Please, Boss.

[@DewsySipos]

Mitchel Evans with all channels separately outputted via usb as multitrack audio interface

[@cuthere93]

I own the RC3 and my problem with it is that I need to record a loop and after pressing the pedal the recording has to stop - so I don't want any further recording after creating the first loop. And by pressing the pedal twice the recording stops, but in 90% of all cases you can hear the ending of the loop because most of the times it is almost impossible to push so fast 2 times. The Boss DD8 has a looper and it does that. Push the pedal once and the recording stops. Problem: the DD8 does not save loops. So what about the RC5?

[@backandfour]

I believe you can change the config so that when pressing once you get into playback Mode. Look for tutorials in KZbin.

[@fab-heidema]

Check the manual. You can easily set the settings to either overdub (default) or playback mode after your first recording :)

[@cuthere93]

@@fab-heidema you are talking about the rc 3?

[@backandfour]

@@cuthere93 yes, you can change that setting in your RC3. Page 19 on the English manual: "Changing the switching order...." Section.

[@cuthere93]

@@backandfour Thank you very much!

[@handrias001]

Hi. In interested in this pedal, but isit possible to set - one click recording, next 1 click play and next 1 click stop and erase,........ next 1 click rec new loop, next 1 click play and next 1 click stop and erase -- and so on.(not this gooddamn double tap, its bad for live performances) ? No overdubbing. Isit possible to set up like this ?

[@theblondelions9894]

I HAVE GOT A PROBLEM. It is impossible to IMPORT OR EXPORT backing tracks. These options do not activate so im not let download anything. I have updated the version but nothing. Have you got any idea about it?

[@tomflahive5345]

Is it possible to pause a loop ie when a song reaches a different part of song (chorus), and then revert back to the same loop again when finished and start again .

[@FuzzFace]

Boss does not list input/output impedances of the RC-5. Has anyone found them in the literature?

[@loulitalou4327]

Hello! Let's see if someone can help me, do you know how not to lose the looper recordings when turning it off? Is it necessary to transfer it to the PC so as not to lose it? I have an RC-5 looper. THANK YOU

[@christophe2987]

I would like the same basic drums pattern as the "POP> 8Beat1" of the RC-10R (Just a 4 beats POUM TCHAK POUM TCHAK). The "SimpleBeat1" of the RC-5 has a bass drum hit on the "AND" of the 4 ! Maybe on a future update we will be able to use Rhythm Converter like with the RC-10R ?

[@hawk4366]

How do u ajust loop and rhythm volume mix

[@vanceproszek]

I’m a little frustrated with the lack of an explanation as to why there are four cables hooked to the pedal? Why four? Where do they go? I have an RC-2 and am considering the RC-5.

[@nikkinik2161]

I can‘t make track play and track stop work through MIDI - trk play/stop and PCs are working - any tipps? …

[@gtr2212]

can you use a RJM Mastermind GT/22 and assign a separate button to control rec/overdub/play/stop?

[@jakd602]

I just got one but it may be faulty? The looper is very loud and with my guitar full on it is barely audible over the looper. The "Loop Level" doesn't make any difference from zero to 100. Shouldn't that be the way to turn down the looper volume?

[@garytrim1761]

I just got the RC5 and have found that the written 1/2 sheet set of instructions is worthless. Hopefully someone will create a KZbin for this piece of equipment. Supposedly it has 7 drum kits and 50+ rhythms. However, I still can't figure out how to access these features and nothing is mentioned in the instruction sheet. By the way, I also have a Boss RC3 looper, which is somewhat easier to operate. To be fair, I also watched a dozen KZbin videos to learn how to operate it. Boss's introductory video for the RC5 looper does not show/tell you "HOW" to use/access these fantastic functions! This video only highlights the professional guitarist's skills and not how to use the equipment. Apparently Boss's tech support is about as worthless as the printed material you receive with the unit.

[@stuffnuns]

Boss is really odd with manuals. The RC-505’s manual is really good and thorough. The Rc202’s manual looks similar, but does not contain the FX list, MIDI implementation, and System set up...that’s pnly in a downloadable PDF. ??? I got an RV-6 and the documentation was next to nothing. You might check up on the Boss site, there just might be a downloadable full on manual for your RC-5.

[@garytrim1761]

@@stuffnuns Thanks for your reply. I checked the Boss website for additional manuals/instructions but there wasn't anything extra for the RC5. It's really a shame, since Boss customers would probably buy additional equipment if good manuals and/or instructions were available. Apparently, Boss assumes all their customers are professional musicians.

[@carlosriffblack7876]

Yo quisiera pregunta porque cuando grabo una melodía en mi Looper no suena? Tengo el ampli encendido y todo conectado y no suena

[@MAXMUSTERMANN19]

Yo, i just got it. does the tempo button actually blink the whole time? I cant turn it of? how unnecessary is that??

[@ddrossel]

Do you know, is it possible to cancel during recording (red color, not overdubbing) when you setup RC-5 to record definite number of measures and not to wait until device finishes recording?

[@dusty2130]

Hello, could you explain how to setup midi sync with novation circuit? Both have mini trs midi i/o. What I need to set on the rc-5? Thank you

[@sebastienandre6674]

Great player !

[@x2mars]

How do I get the rhythm fills to play? I found the “on” setting in the menu, but I don’t hear any fills. Thanks

[@Millennial_Mike]

Absolutely killer! Wow

[@othnielmarsh8942]

what pedal or effect is giving him that tone at 4:43? so sick

[@moniquesude8389]

Où peut ont se procurer le manuel en francais

[@thos1618]

Envelope Filter. Sometimes called an 'Autowah'. That champagne / gold colored pedal on his board is probably a Boss AW-3.

[@main_game]

Still doesn't have the ability to save the phrase live, without stopping the song. And switch to another memory without losing the previous phrase.

[@thos1618]

I think the RC-500 can do what you're looking for. There are only so many features Boss can pack into a compact pedal with one footswitch without it becoming a complicated nightmare to use.

[@josefamekemeke2931]

Can we also add bass guitar?

[@bobashforth1272]

Who is the guitarist, and what is the brand/model of the matte black hollowbody he played?

[@NeungView]

Can I use it as a drum machine with a MIDI drumpad?

[@bubba101010]

Can you export individual layers of a loop? For example, when recording with its rhythm track I’d want to export only the guitar parts.

[@gilletteyaneza1411]

HI! If you can configure the pedal of RC500 can you also configure the pedal of RC-5? Like Play only on your first stomp?

[@jamesford8104]

Can this automatically change drums pattern. In time of chorus?

[@PhilDoughty]

I’ve sent two emails ten days ago and only received the automatic reply but no actual human reply. What’s the best way to get BOSS to reply to a support request email?

[@rigus8]

When you shift loop it will Play till its end and play new one automatically?

[@loulitalou4327]

¡Hola! A ver si alguien me puede ayudar, ¿saben como no perder las grabaciones del looper al apagarlo?? ¿Es necesario pasarlo al PC para no perderlo? Tengo un looper RC-5. GRACIAS

[@_viy]

Is there a way to replace stock beast with mine?

[@antsonc]

Hello! I own a Boss RC3 which I use to record backing tracks to play themes and solos all along (I post them on KZbin and FB). I was wondering about upgrading to one of the latest Boss loopers (RC10R, RC5, RC500...). I've been looking at a lot of demos and enjoyed the A/B sections feature, the new drumbeats library, the various tempo signatures, the fills, intro, outro etc. but at last I didn't find what I was looking for: the possibility to have different sections, each with its own drumbeat (w/same bpm, ca va sans dir): for example, think of a "verse" with double bass drums and a "chorus" with same bpm but single drum bass on beats and different accents - that would be a really cool feature and would make a Boss looper the complete instrument to record and play tunes. Thanks for reading my desiderata :^)

[@x2mars]

Can you set a 3/4 time waltz rhythm¿

[@davidfellows1650]

Can someone help me please?! I've just bought the pedal and plugged it to the end of a chain of other pedals, which include a reverb and volume pedal. However, when I try to overdub both the volume and reverb pedal change the new riff but also the already recorded riff! How do I avoid this please? Thank you.

[@usernameinvalid2675]

Run your effects out front and your looper through effects loop on back of amp if you have that

[@philippelereveur]

Luca Faraone is excellent.

[@remoman]

Could someone please tell me the chords from 5:39 onwards?

[@anthonypease1072]

Not 100%sure but look/ sounds like a B7 to a mod Gm7( less the D note on the 5th fret on the A (5th) string )

[@guitarnica]

Hello, I have a boss rc10R loopstation, there is a build in drummachine that syncs to the audio loop but the problem is that at the end of every round the drums plays a ending cymbal and this cymbal repeats every round.., it becomes very anoying after a while and ruins the music, the pedal gives no option to switch the cymbal of... on the NEW RC5 loopstation there is a function to mute certatin drum sounds and that is nice but COULD you make a software update for the RC10R that also inlcudes the option to mute drum sounds? that would be very nice and a lot of people would really apreciate that, I have 2 x RC10R loopstation pedals that i never use cause of the anoying crash cymbal... PLEASE HELP ME!!! make a a software fix for that... thank you and all the best for 2021 carlos vamos

[@getenlightened]

Headphone output?

[@thos1618]

You really want an amp & cabinet simulator to double as your headphone out. At this stage the guitar signal will sound sterile and harsh right into headphones. If Boss added a headphone out people would complain that it sounded bad. If they added amp / cabinet simulation people would complain that it doesn't sound like _their_ amp.

[@javierrufus]

What did he say?

[@menestrutzel]

I would like to ask if the feature presented in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpmbn5mJh8x2ecU for RC 3 is present also in RC5. Meaning if you have a loop track already and press the rhytm button will automatically follow your track? Does anyone know if the answer is yes?

[@hiimawasteoftime8678]

How do i save a memory when i turn the wheel it deletes them

[@thos1618]

The memory button.

[@christainsoto123]

🔥🔥🔥

[@u2acrobata]

the RC5 is the new RC3 ??? is that it ?!!!! cool ... i was just looking for the new TC looper .. now i'm into RC-5 for sure ...

[@u2acrobata]

@My Simply Music wow!! thats an amzing play!!! great performance .... what Loop are you using!!!! it sounds GREAT !!!!! Congrats.... you really Rock !!!!

[@Goth108]

So it can't play things back an octave lower at half speed, classic oldschool style?

[@TXgardencook]

I've had the RC-3 since it came out.. and this looks like any of the things I didnt like about it got fixed... gonna have to grab this or at least check it out

[@Gibson1976uk]

Bongalo Bill i heard somewhere that it has a safe save function where it will store what you play but won’t erase if you change to a different loop by mistake!! if that’s true, I’m going to buy this! I like the RC3 but I have been pissed off when I have forgot to hit save on odd occasions!! I recently lost something I was very happy with! I was gutted

[@TXgardencook]

@@Gibson1976uk okay so yes, unfortunately. Even if you don't unplug/turn off your pedal, if you change banks without hard saving to that bank. It will disappear

[@Gibson1976uk]

Bongalo Bill is this the same with the RC-500? does that have an auto save function?

[@TXgardencook]

@@Gibson1976uk couldn't tell ya

[@valterdasumburanas2544]

Good morning. I have a RC1, he is Very good... The same is defective does not work in the outlet, only on 9v battery.

[@R0BL68]

Can this function as a sampler too? Taking sampled audio and triggering it similar to the Jam Man back in the day.

[@thos1618]

You could but I think you'd be very unhappy with the results. Since the Boss only has one footswitch and is designed to assist players record their loops in sync with the metronome / drum track, you're going to find it very clunky as a sampler.

[@Heriet]

I think the boss footswitch is not good for a looperpedal, because there is not that one point feelable, where it activates. I always had problems with my DD-7 getting the timing just right.

[@gazdalukas]

I see your point, but isn't it just about getting used to? Quite interested in this pedal, but this may be a relevant concern.

[@Heriet]

@@gazdalukas I couldnt time it perfectly with mine. If you own any bosspedal, try it yourself. The footswitch ist just unfitting. I recently bought a Ditto Looper and ist more comfortable with this tiny knobby footswitch kind of thing.

[@Heriet]

@My Simply Music sucks

[@Pentatonic_Hardcore]

what about distorted guitar?

[@emanuelecorvaglia7008]

perchè non fate dei video di spiegazione della rc600???????? siamo nel 2022 svegliatevi fuori!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Boss needs to FIX the Drum Volume. There is No Way to Globally Reduce the Massive Drum Volume. I know several people who have nearly-blown-speakers. There should be-a-way to Reduce the Drum Volume on the entire unit. This was a major Glitch.

[@NomadicJurassic]

unlimited overdubs, but can u undo them all???

[@thos1618]

On the RC-3 you could only undo the last overdub, and only prior to saving the memory slot. This one is probably the same.

[@NomadicJurassic]

@@thos1618 thats what we need . a pedal with Ram

[@thos1618]

@@NomadicJurassic I think the hardware is plenty capable of it. It's more a matter of Boss trying to keep things simple in their compact pedals. From what I understand, the RC-500 can do like an A & B recording / overdubs but that's at the cost of a much larger enclosure, more footswitches and more complexity of operation.

[@NomadicJurassic]

@@thos1618 i wana go with this theory to, but I think its to do with RAM. so in both units cases its not possible

[@motorbikeray]

To the Boss products video producers, next time show more close-up shots of the Boss RC-5 being demonstrated and LESS of the guitar player.

[@theanalogkid4171]

Maybe showing close shots of the pedal more than long shots of the guy playing might have been a better idea?? Perhaps?

[@Stern-warning]

It is odd that they show this with a FS6 when the FS7 is a way better foot switch the doesn’t need a battery or power to function in unlatched mode and can connect with a single stereo cable.

[@Stern-warning]

@MrC I will totally agree with switch layout being awkward, I also had a FS6 and I just didn’t like having to have a battery in something that didn’t really need it. There is plenty of schematics on the internet to build one if you don’t need the leds, 2 non latching momentary switches and a stereo jack. Also found a 6” stereo cable at monoprice for cheap.

[@tombola3121]

Bad video! Why do you keep showing the young man? The device, on the other hand, hardly? I want to see close-up pictures of the device. And not an old warehouse from a bird's eye view! The tooting doesn't show the possibilities either! Very bad promotion!

[@moniquesude8389]

J'aimerais la traduction en francais

[@monowelt]

I'm quite disappointed by this Boss Looper. I get it today and tried to sync it to an external Midi clock while I'm looping. The result was artifacts and funny timestreching noises without changing the tempo. When you record without midi clock, just standalone and you change 0.5 bpm you get directly heavy timestretching artefacts. Then I tried to control the RC 5 via Midi. No play or record on Midi. I had a software crash with error A 49 during midi controlling in the background. I guess I send it back as Roland tried another time to use the customer as a beta tester. But before I do a review on my channel.

[@d77sauce]

Thanks for the info. Def don’t see people mentioning this

[@monowelt]

@@d77sauce Yeah I guess less people use midi clock, but it was the reason to buy it. If you don’t need the drum loops inside, better buy another brand. After one year it’s still unusable with midi clock and changing tempo of the recorded stuff. Totally a joke. My 50 € Tascam handheld recorder can do tempo change without pitch.

[@d77sauce]

@@monowelt I don't think there are any other loopers out there with that capability tbh

[@AaronLS.]

Mine broke after a month. I’ve heard several other reports of this. “Data write error”. Buyer beware.

[@JustaJuboi]

Nothing on usb or midi

[@susancorgi]

This makes me want to trash my rc3

[@ClearAdventure]

Is rock dead?? All I can find is horrible elevator music with looper pedals! Wow. 🤮

[@halokillerbeto]

[@wigglethemiddle1]

NO POWER ADAPTER? After spending $205?? Disgusting

[@marcoruorio5846]

Apologies, i cannot take anyone with short trousers and no socks seriously. Also, the demo is not very good to explain new features

[@o.m.marques8669]

Does anyone At Boss reads comments from potential buyers. I don’t think so. Media interaction is non existent.

[@Guitale23]

Bad, the loops rhythms level control are extremely unfriendly in live situations. Also the fs 7 foot switch options are limited if you compare them with the rc 3

[@thos1618]

I could see that being an annoyance. I have the RC-3 and find the dual-concentric pot to be a bad design. The percussion is way, way too loud and the loop is at unity volume a little below 50% on the dial. Who the hell would ever want their loop to be 2x as loud as their playing? I'm hoping the RC-5 will be 'set it and forget it' with the percussion volume.

[@KozmykJ]

Frustrating video. Too many long shots of a guitar player and not enough closeup views of the pedal in action. Hald the views of the pedal have the screen reflecting the lights, so unable to see what the display Might be showing. I sincerely hope that you have learned from this terrible video and do not make any more like it.

[@williamswanson6424]

Instructions are terrible.

[@jamminwithgt283]

Amen brother! A step by step instructional video would be great.

[@riderx65]

Ummm yah a great sales pitch , But not very helpful to learn the pedal, cmon. We don’t need a showman would like an instruction ,

[@theblondelions9894]

BE CAREFUL¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Had one of this. After 2 years of domestic and moderate use it has STOPPED WORKING. A message appeared in the display DATA READ ERROR. Tried to repair but almost 100 dollars. So I have decided to run it away and explore another options. Im not the same to happen this. Check it out