Boss RC-505 Loop Station Basic Looper Lesson | Full Compass

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Angela Sheik, Boss US National Loop Champion, gives a looping basics lesson with the Boss RC-505 Loop Station at Full Compass Systems.
The RC-505 is a unique and powerful live performance tool that's perfect for next-generation loop artists. In a compact tabletop device, you have easy fingertip control of five stereo phrase tracks and various loop playback behaviors, plus INPUT FX and TRACK FX that deliver a wide range of real-time processing options for dynamic, expressive sound creation. Just plug in a mic, instrument, or other audio source, and then ride the intuitive panel controls to build and mix some amazing loops! The RC-505 also supports computer integration via USB and operation with external pedals and MIDI, opening a world of advanced looping possibilities for all types of musicians.
The RC-505 features five stereo phrase tracks that can play simultaneously, the most yet in a BOSS Loop Station. Independent record/overdub/play and stop buttons for each track let you capture and control loop performances with your fingertips, and dedicated volume faders allow you to mix loop levels on the fly. Each track can have its own playback mode (multi, single, one-shot, reverse, etc.) and tempo sync settings, providing an unlimited range of creative looping behaviors.

[@studio9131]

i feel like the scarf is holding in her true power on this looper. nice demo

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Maby it can fly.

[@ringoze]

Great to see the looper being used to create this style of music.

[@thechadevans2381]

Hello I just purchased this loop station and decided to got to KZbin to get some help with it. Well I clicked on your video it's the first that comes up and I have to say, you have an incredible voice.

[@vikramsingh3941]

that was the best teaching :) neat clean & simple thanks a lot really love it :*

[@djimma5080]

One turntable, one mixer + this add plenty of dope cuts and taa daa you have 🔥

[@JoeMaye]

this was actually really helpful

[@loveyourplanet8657]

That intro was meeeeean!!!! So cool

[@dancingwithnobody]

wow that last song that's so beautiful and creative

[@smdthriii]

thank you so much for the lesson!

[@bmoffitt27]

amazing machine already have one as a gift I received for a Christmas gift and for those so worried about the functions don't be it's fun easy and a blast for mixing

[@jamiebennett2366]

Do you need a pc or anything for this? Or do i literally just plug the looper into an amp and play? Thanks

[@Ghartanker]

​@@jamiebennett2366 See page # 6 in online manual here: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/RC-505_e02_W.pdf?_ga=2.18610169.1911714443.1564105555-1450261668.1560825203&_gac=1.220350186.1564105555.CjwKCAjwpuXpBRAAEiwAyRRPgfebt69hhP1Au9tzPQVU5KfLWjPoCqaf3WDNy5VED9Fx8EI-IgSv0hoCFNYQAvD_BwE

[@lvsasmr7201]

this is soooo cool i love it i want one of thees boxes myself

[@bluegrassmagee8697]

Sooo Beautiful !

[@thecrazygentleman1942]

I’ve always wanted stuff like that

[@oldirtyjosh]

That’s was a great song you did of a rooster!

[@marcosquagliardi8667]

incredible !

[@VeeBee81]

You sound GREAT and what you did was FANTASTIC! But you didn’t teach this beginner anything! NOTHING!

[@marisiadelafuga7502]

aaaaaaw! LOOOOVE it! MINE This is Already M I N E! Thank you!

[@polygonrong7756]

Wish I could learn how to properly use one, I’ve seen some absolute ridiculous loop battles and I’m just in awe of what they can create, oh and I’m skint lol

[@musella974]

You have a pretty nice jazzy voice ! Return to the past, in 1940 with the Andrews sisters ! Swinnnnnnnnnnging.... yeah !

[@K3RPAT]

Bravo super j’aime bien je m’abonne

[@AndreaVoets]

Hi there! I have a request for advise: I am looking for a way to use this loopstation as a freeze-pedal. I have not found a solution yet: might there be a technique to use one of the built-in effects as a freeze-pedal or will it be necessary to buy a freeze pedal? Thanks so much!

[@EliaszPimpicki]

so do i record the songs with zoom recorder thought a cable i assume??

[@ohlelongjohnsoniii6216]

Hahahaha love the examples I’m sold

[@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton]

Hey Angela, I dig that tune at the start of the video! Nice to hear someone who knows chord changes (1^7, 2^7, 2-7 57) use one of these... Nice phrasing with your voice, too.

[@alexvozzella7571]

Question: can you truncate loops with this? I.e. go from 4/4 to 2/4 to 1/4 time sig on the fly?

[@AbOrigine]

Hi, how can you prevent the sounds system does not enter into the microphone when you start a new loop?

[@baby.goblin]

does this record directly as MIDI file when plugged into computer?

[@HESED1022]

I love what she is doing! This may be a very basic question but I can't seem to get rid of my voice while using the effects. It always comes out together when I only want the effected voice to come out.. Can any one give me some advice?

[@johnherrera3140]

You may have dubed over on a track. You have to make sure to put singular voices or singing in its own track then you can play and start on command

[@franckseka4129]

Hello ,between rc 300 and rc 505,which one has more fonctions ?

[@jasonfong3380]

Dammmmmm sounds so nice is lile god doing it

[@rendermanpro]

Do you know something the same but more modern to 2020? (might be more compact and cheaper)

[@samuelfrench9665]

what if you want mic to go to PA and guitar to amp?

[@AshishKumar-nd9hq]

Thanks for a great lesson. I have read so many reviews about bad sound quality from RC-505. Would you recommend RC-300 over 505? I do realize that one is a tabletop device and the other is not.

[@ValSlowskySuperNoval]

They are using the 505 in a loopstation competion (swissbeatbox) so i think it's good stuff!

[@Stop_Elitists_Wars]

Actually, although very little tuition in this video..was a nice finish track Angela.

[@MistyHaven]

Does anyone know how to turn off the metronome sound on the Boss 505?

[@thelearningcenter]

It seems difficult to start off running if you have to press the button. Why no count in or "auto detect"? Does anyone have a work around

[@jerryspiteri68]

Hi How do I delete a overdub without deleting the hole thing?Cheers

[@randallwhiting7532]

How do you get the vocals to record the loop without having the background sounds getting recorded and repeating along with the vocal loop? Trying to use this in a live setting and the vocal loop picks up the background music on the channel which ends up making anying sound muddled and unusable. Great in a quiet room, but how is that useful in a live setting?

[@AbsoluteArch]

You have to lower the volume or find a mic that doesn't pick up noise.

[@jonathanrothmare3509]

Can somebody help me find more info about getting ine of these i wanna get one. So that i can kinda rotate sounds with my family see what we all make.

[@joshuasong3195]

Is it possible to connect the RC-505 straight to your computer and NOT use a stereo? I'm assuming this would improve recording sound quality.

[@Ghartanker]

Yes, USB connection for audio output as well as MIDI to integrate in your DAW.

[@justyndugan815]

I'm pretty certain that this used by Keisuke Minami from the band Fear, and Loathing In Las Vegas.

[@Janumangarcia]

First of all thanks for sharing!! I've bought a Rc505 and after reading carefully the manual included I didn't find solution to one important question: How to configurate the looper for making an automatic recording?? I mean, for the looper starts recording after some instrument or mic input start to sound, not after pressing the "Rec/overdub/play"-button. I had the Rc30 before, and you could press for 2 seconds the rhythm buttom and you got access to this recording mode, but I don't know how to do it in the RC505. Could you please help me?? Thanks a lot and excuse my poor use of english language. ;)

[@fullcompass]

We didn't find anything in the manual either and as far as we can tell there is no auto-start mode on the RD-505.

[@Janumangarcia]

***** It's really a pitty... :( I don't understand why they didn´t include this very useful option!!!

[@Assortment54321]

Is there such thing as a looper that has unlimited tracks with the help of a sd card?

[@folasko5120]

I can input a ve-5 to this right?

[@knowledgeispowerfful]

Did this model come out after the R C 300? and which do you think is a better loop station? Very nice vid, thanks for sharing.

[@fullcompass]

Thanks for the question. These are two different products. The RC300 is mostly for guitar and is a foot pedal format. The RC505 is a tabletop unit with multiple channels mostly for vocals.

[@maitredutempsdoutant]

Thanks

[@danielknight4385]

Is it possible to undo multiple overdubs on a single track? Or is it limited to undoing only the most recent overdub, like the RC30?

[@FRIIDON]

+D Nice read the manual :D its online :D

[@isaiahalmeron233]

well you can,

[@donnadarcy3978]

what if i want to isolate a sound to loop? i'd like to loop my voice but separately loop my tapping onto metal - shall i need a contact mic for the metal sheet? ty

[@jacklacrosse5424]

if you want a really really clean sound then use a contact mic, if not just try to find the right distance and volume from the sound with a normal mic that sounds good

[@TheBeatboxer]

Is it possible to Overdub a loop using the Track FX (not including beat repeat, beat shift, beat scatter, and vinyl flick because you can use them to Overdub)

[@fullcompass]

MusicdudeBBX All of the other FX, aside from the Track only FX Beat Repeat, Beat Shift, Beat Scatter and Vinyl Flick, can be used as input FX or track FX. Just make sure the setting reads IFxA: Type and not TFxA: Type.

[@MrEvanTea]

Which is better, the Boss RC-505 or the TC Helicon VoiceLive Touch 2? Or the TC Helicon VoiceLive 3?

[@thec0wsaysm000]

Rc-505 is the best look up beatbox loopstation battles and everyone uses it.

[@samuelvalle4475]

Do you need a preamp to use the RC505 with powered speakers (KRK Rokit 5's)?

[@Sketcher86]

why pre amp? if you have an external sound card, you can easily connect into it.

[@hiQer]

Does anyone know how to save the USER SETTINGS as a preset? I get crazy of changing all settings over and over again. If someone knows how, please let me now!

[@Ghartanker]

See page # 10-11 in online manual here: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/RC-505_e02_W.pdf?_ga=2.18610169.1911714443.1564105555-1450261668.1560825203&_gac=1.220350186.1564105555.CjwKCAjwpuXpBRAAEiwAyRRPgfebt69hhP1Au9tzPQVU5KfLWjPoCqaf3WDNy5VED9Fx8EI-IgSv0hoCFNYQAvD_BwE

[@visalehtinen4239]

I wonder how do you get your instrument loops in time, when you always have to move from playing position to the button to finish that loop, there is always a moment of silence in the end of the loop because of that.

[@CedricSatterfield]

Its literally in the timing. I always either record a blank loop first to overdub onto so I have time to play my guitar. Or play for one measure before hitting the button so you get in time first. It's not easy but this is a lot easier than a single switch looper.

[@garethjones4271]

Any idea on how to sync this (slaved) to the MPC as master. I just want to press play on the mpc and have the looper playing too. It seems impossible.

[@fullcompass]

Hi Gareth, sorry for the delay in the response. You can find this in you owners Manual on Page 29. It will probably be easiest for you read it that as I'm not sure how to best sum it up. MIDI Sync needs to be on auto, Track specific settings for MIDI Start and stop.

[@rowanwood7832]

What mic are you using?

[@user-hp1fz3ls8u]

From where did u bought it?

[@gemmaskells9871]

Looking at buying the 505. It would be my first tech-ie purchase ever. Does your mic go directly into the 505; xlr - xlr, no PA?

[@billyjohnson7579]

+Gemma Skells Hey, I'm also looking into buying the 505 and have the same question. Did you ever find an answer? I'm just wondering what else I would have to buy in addition to this for me to get the best affect.

[@charliedronkers]

+Billy Johnson yes goes directly in

[@seapon1380]

How much is it?

[@franckseka4129]

For anyone who uses guitar, piano, sax...sings and practises beatbox, which pedal would he chose?rc 300 or rc 505?

[@BigAndLittleJake]

300... 505 is tabletop you use your hands so if your playing an instrument youd have to stop to tinker

[@salesgod4690]

Can you record your loops? Like can u plug this into a computer, with a music program and record your session?

[@11tmaste]

Yes you can

[@chewengliang]

I stay in malaysia.. do malaysia sell rc505 loopstation? In penang?

[@Albandicot]

Do i need something else like m-audio before launching mic to boss? I want to buy one but i won't dissapointing.

[@fullcompass]

Thanks for the question. A microphone can be plugged directly into the XLR input on the 505, no additional hardware is needed.

[@Aliens_And_Pyramids_And_Shit]

@@fullcompass i plugged my mic in but couldn't hear anything, id there something else i need or a special kind of speaker? Same thing happened when i plugged my keyboard in it

[@fullcompass]

@@Aliens_And_Pyramids_And_Shit The RC-505 takes standard, professional inputs such as microphone on XLR and keyboards with ¼” TS. There is no built in speaker in the unit so you will have to connect it with headphones (1/4” Stereo) or the ¼” TRS line outputs. Whether you are using this looper at home or gigging out, Full Compass has a wide variety of speaker or headphone options that will work for you. Give us a call at 800-356-5844 and we can find something that fits your budget.

[@Germut]

RC 505 SETTING MEASURES OF DIFFERENT LENGTH GOING CRAZY!!!!! HI there I don't know if this is the right place but I thought someone who knows might see my comment. I am going ABSOLUTELY NUTS because when I try to set loops of different lengths the looper just picks some random number of measures when I actually start recording. I never had this issue with the RC 300. I have wasted SO MUCH TIME !!!. And yes loop sync is on as per the "manual" . the first loop is long it is 124 measures but the second loop is supposed to be 12 measures. It was working this morning just perfectly but I have had this problem before and now it is back! and I don't know why. So this morning I was setting the second track to 2 and then 4 measures but I decided this afternoon that I wanted tit to be 12 instead. So I erased what I had and set the measure count to 12. But when I start recording it just goes to 31!!!! I don't know why. PLEASE can anyone help me with this stupid problem? I bought the unit months ago and I just can't use it. I have to be able to have meaasures of different lengths and I have to be able to do it easily. I don't know what I am doing wrong. I' d appreciate any assistance I could get. Thank you!

[@fercomposer]

Is the RC 300 or the rc 505 builded with a quantize function? Thanks Fernando

[@fullcompass]

Both of them have a Loop Quantize function and rhythm guide to help you keep everything in time.

[@NICBIRO]

can you plug like a speaker or head phone to the boss 505?

[@therealOXOC]

No, the sound you hearing in this video is prerecored on a device with an output.

[@el_jefe74]

Girl, you don't need that devil machine, your voice itself is so magical and rich.

[@benr4469]

hi, do you know how can i record the output channels of the rc 505 into cubase? its possible to do that with the usb connection?

[@PARADOXBEATBOX]

+Bentzy R Can i ask you,did you find the answer ,bacause i need to know the same thing . Thank you !

[@benr4469]

i think that its possible to connect the output into your external soundcard (simply like you recording with a mic) but i havnt tried it yet so im not sure

[@300165350499]

Can you operate this thing with your feet while it sits on the floor?

[@rennychenny]

Hi, you can do so with a foot switch system. eg. boss fs-6 foot switch

[@yosup3210]

Haha yeah girl! I want that boss rc 505

[@komiccow5312]

Yo Sup I got the RC-202

[@AakamshD]

i want tutorial by penkyx! esh! he one of the looper who can teach some serious techniques

[@MythologySkate]

ESH

[@SamirSplus]

Can I put multiple input effects on one track?

[@erende44]

Samir S. Yes it's possible. Check the setup section in manual

[@christophercook6850]

Thak you for braking it down

[@thedarksoul789]

I'm not very good with music technology, but what are all those cords connected to? Are they connecting the loopstation to a computer or something?

[@fullcompass]

In order from right to left on the back of the unit: microphone, left output, right output and then power.

[@thedarksoul789]

what is left and right input?

[@fullcompass]

thedarksoul789 The output is how the sound leaves the devices. It has left and right so the audio can be in stereo.

[@thedarksoul789]

oh ok thank you

[@ermesmarana]

Hi is it possible to link a Rc330 with a rc505 on midi?

[@ermesmarana]

sorry i mean a rc300 with a rc505?

[@nathandesign98]

Best looper artist is Netta! Look her up :)

[@essayharper]

ngl this slaps

[@primojackson1997]

Is the price to high for this or is it okay?

[@drahmin4412]

I'm pretty sure it's like $500 for the 505

[@theacan565]

My name is Angela...and I sing LIKE A F****NG ANGEL!!!

[@isaiahalmeron233]

can I have your rc 505 loop station

[@beabacher5171]

I have a huge problem with this looper when the different loops have different lenghts. I need the second and all following loopers to start at their own beginning, everytime I press them. Instead, if I have loop sync on, they will follow some "inner" circulation and then start at "some" point, like in the middle. If I have loop sync off, the loops are drifting off. What can I do about that problem?

[@fullcompass]

Hello Beatrice, you need to assign the length of the loop to each track under Track Settings. If you want to have an 8 bar loop on track 1, 4 bar loop on 2, 1 bar loop on 3 etc. you have to set that up ahead of time. They can be different but you can’t record 4 bars into an 8-bar loop and have it repeat itself. You will get 4 bars of loop, then silence. Leave Loop sync on.

[@beabacher5171]

Thank you for this very fast answer! I still think I did`t solve my problem, so I will try to explain it in a better way: I have different loop lenghts like 1 bar on the first looper, 4 bars at the second looper. Then I press stop to the second looper. THEN I want to start the second looper again, and I need it to ALWAYS start at its own beginning, whenever I press it. But it won`t, it will sometimes start at the beginning, and sometimes start somewhere in between. Thanks a lot for your reply!!

[@fullcompass]

Beatrice Bacher It looks like you could set the track you want to start in different points of an already playing loop you could set it up as a one shot, and turn Tempo Sync off. Then it would start play back when you hit play, immediately from the beginning.. Otherwise with Loop Sync on it is going to start playback at the beginning of whatever other loops are playing. The down side is of course, the sound won't loop. You could set the same thing up on two tracks though, one loop, one one-shot.

[@beabacher5171]

I need a "start mode: beginning of next loop" funktion, but there is only a "start mode: immediate" and "start mode: fade in"

[@beabacher5171]

Thank you! It is a pity they did not create this funktion for a loop, I can`t use oneshots, because I am playing it with feet and guitar also. But thanks a lot for your help.

[@hendrycaven]

Is this looping achievable thru software, I mean only PC software and a mic?

[@Kolegate]

You should be able to loop a beat playing in Ableton or any other DAW if that's what you're asking.

[@DubZenStep]

Guess you need a good external audiocard to do that!

[@Ghartanker]

@@DubZenStep I would say more like an Audio Interface.

[@eachhitmedium]

you did not really say much here..

[@leezalee7378]

She said enough

[@isaiahalmeron233]

this person needs to use eq or she needs to change her compression

[@abdielsierra4423]

FIND SARO HE IS THE #1 LOOPER

[@DaetahgeLemons]

John bellion better watch out

[@LaTanaDelRumore]

Good hardware...good voice ...but terrible beat boxing

[@renatoassiscosta]

In my CC (português from Brasil) while she is make some sounds with mouth, shows to me "I'm SpongeBob" 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@arivids2224]

who’s here after ariana grande ?

[@tothbotond5927]

i love her trying to betbox and she cant xd

[@phoenixslayer3276]

can you?

[@ShitMist]

She did great you snob fuck.

[@kalebsatterfield2443]

@@ShitMist bruh chill she did great at singing but hes not wrong about the beatbox

[@kalebsatterfield2443]

@@phoenixslayer3276 he prolly can

[@thecrazygentleman1942]

Cool but it was a little cringe from the start

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

What is considered good these days to do what she’s doing? Without breaking the bank

[@elizabethbanty3454]

I bet one of these, nowadays would give some great insight to the machines purpose and use in general

[@weareone6314]

Yes she looks good, but showing the display would've been more helpful.

[@flintlockwoodhd7932]

Saro destroys

[@TheBluesine]

HAHAHAHAHA,, is this a joke! SOunds like it.

[@mrcapt8106]

U make it sound like trash

[@Coltivated]

Reminds me a lot of Reggie Watts...😬

[@carolinelacoquine8748]

uhh not really helpful very simplistic

[@Adventuresofwildcamping]

That wasn't a lesson that was just you doing crap

[@NunzioRaso]

Lame compared to Marc Rebillet!