Arrange with Boss RC-505mk2 (Killing Me Softly)

[@herzogwaydelich328]

standing ovations for your performance!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Hell ya! Thank you friend! 🤗🤗🤗

[@jimshunamon2512]

Absolutely flawless! Looping can sometimes make things sound mechanical and stale but you really brought the emotion of this beautiful song to the front with such a great vocal performance. Please so more videos like this one!!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aw man that is really generous of you to say! I appreciate that 🙏 ya looping has opened up so many opportunities for me. What song should I do next??? 😏

[@jetwoman10001]

I think you are a genius! Can't imagine how you coordinate that let alone translate the harmonies. Way beyond my pay level. Great voice too!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Wow, thank you! You are very kind. Looping has been such a good tool for me!

[@Currentlyonvacation]

I had a transcendental experience watching this. Honestly really freaking good.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aw shit! Thanks my friend!

[@laimaravillon895]

this sounds amazing. 3:40 i had goosebumps with the choral pads!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Ooooo! I love that ❤️ thank you friend glad you like!

[@laimaravillon895]

@@EmilyMcVicker weird question: would you give online classes on the use of RC 505 MKII? I wanted to buy the MKI as i am a musician myself and just looking to start looping, and MKI seems easier to use, but it is discontinued and i am scared on spending all my hard-won budget (all of it!) on a used item that can come with a fabric problem or etc.! I rather buy a new, but there are only MKII. I would be willing to pay to get personalized classes through zoom ! And: does it work without a computer?

[@SimplicityForGood]

Hi everyone, I know it’s been a while since this video was uploaded, but I have some questions that I hope someone here can help with. Here’s my dilemma: I was first looking into the TC Helicon Acoustic for its great automatic and interesting voice enhancement features, but it doesn’t have the real looping capabilities I’m after. On the other hand, the Boss RC-505 that I am also looking into as presented here has amazing looping functions but if I understood it correctly not quite match the voice quality and features of the TC Acoustic. So, here are my questions: 1. Is there today in mid-2024 a single device that combines the looping features of the Boss RC-505 with the voice quality enhancements of the TC Acoustic? 2. Alternatively, is there a cost-effective way to add looping to the TC Acoustic? 3. Or, is there a budget-friendly device that can enhance the vocal quality of the Boss RC-505 to match the TC Acoustic’s capabilities without breaking a budget? I also looked at the TC Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme, but it doesn’t quite fit my needs since I don’t know how to play the electric guitar to begin with and there is something about its' build I did not like, it feels like it is more about faking the sound of your voice than creating clarity, but I might be wrong... I prefer focusing on acoustic instruments and clean vocals. I mainly use my voice, I am an actor learning to sing, and an old drummer... I will add in wooden flutes, harmonica, drums, djembes, and occasionally piano-guitars I cannot play... I’m hoping to find a setup that lets me loop effectively while keeping my voice sounding as smooth and natural as I can see people manage to do with the TC helicon Acoustic and adding in the flute and djembe at certain times in the loops. When I asked about the boss rc 505 mkll people said, is just a general feature to enhance the sound but not specific for vocals at all like the TC acoustic.. so this is why I like to ask about all this... Thanks for taking the time to read this. Any suggestions or creative ideas would be greatly appreciated! Best, Chris

[@EmilyMcVicker]

These are all great questions! And I would love to answer them, but so many of them will be subjective to the individual performer and their needs. I personally love the sound quality and work ability ofthe boss pedals. I prefer to do mixing outside of the pedals, with a combination of DI boxes, and mic splitter. This is why I love chatting to other loopers and seeing different rigs, everybody loves to build their set up differently! I’d love to hear what you decide!

[@SimplicityForGood]

@@EmilyMcVicker ok,, thanks! so you do all voice EQ etc, processing on the go while you start each new song instead of having these things automated by the voice processor the way TC helicon lets people set their things up so the device reads what one is doing or what environment one is in.. is what TC helicon says it does, reads the acoustics of a room and have automated EQ and voice processing. But maybe with Boss you can achieve a similar sound quality, but it must be done while singing or playing for each new song if I understood it correctly, there are no settings that have presets for different types of genres, songs or room acoustics in the Boss? maybe when one is more working with changing things in the middle of songs, this is a better setup, and if one sings covers like Beatles, Adele, or Ed Sheeran there is a help to have permade settings that fit their songs... I am not sure... but is something tC helicon mentioned and also the salespeople at Thomann.de in Germany and said that Boss is only a Loop station but not really a high-quality voice processor, and then I went to KZbin to see how people use these and it looks great to me what you and others are doing with the Boss RC 505 mkll , but of course I do not see how you do the voice processing of EQ, delay, reverb and so on on the spot while looking at video on youtube, ... is why I also wonder if the mixer you mentioned matters perhaps more than if one chooses the Boss RC 505 mkll vs if one uses something like the TC helicon products that arrange preset settings for all this, maybe with Boss one must manually and constantly change all settings while singing or playing? is that perhaps the main difference and not the exact sound quality, but rather the sound control difference of each? thanks for getting back! Chris

[@FranciscoLopez-lz3co]

Wow, beautiful!! Loved it!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rolisaenz]

your timbre and soulness is sooo emotional !! you can use large plate with high pass filter, so you don't sound so boxy like singing in the bathroom, just add enough so you can hear a tail after your sing with reverbs is easy to go overboard :D

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh, thanks! Nice to know maybe I’ll give that a try 👍

[@DavidAbbMusic]

Emily. I’m a looping musician, myself. I just stumbled upon your channel and I’m really digging it. Your energy and excitement is infectious! Keep up the great work!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww man thanks so much friend! You’re very kind 🥰🥰🥰 keep in touch 🤘

[@paulheartsongs]

awesome vocal!! the whole arrangement is stellar! Thank you ☺

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww thanks Paul!!!!

[@titichartay7216]

ps this is an age thing - still have the Roberta Flack sheet music from 1973 ... used to perform it with classical acoustic guitar.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Ha! Thats awesome! Hard to go wrong with any version of this song 👍

[@titichartay7216]

@@EmilyMcVicker yes it is stunning song, wonderful lyrics & music that opens up all sorts of creative possibilities.

[@albreal-g7z]

Each Emily' song kills us softly. They are too beautiful. Emily you are brilliant like a diamond !

[@EmilyMcVicker]

🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@fv3video]

I heard the original when it was released and it brought me to tears as did Lauren Hills version. I waited for the accapela and you nailed it. Bravo!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww shucks friend. That is really sweet of you to say you made me smile 😊 such a great song!

[@titichartay7216]

Oh a black devon rex ! Beautiful Cleo. And great video of your looping process😊

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you! From me and Cleo 🤗😻

[@titichartay7216]

@@EmilyMcVicker I had a beautiful black smoke Devon rex Alice - such a snuggler ! My very best for your music & you & your cat 🐱

[@linzkirk]

Epic cover, and loved the explanation before hand really helping everyone to get more out of your performance. great work

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh great! I’m glad :)

[@rickconway2953]

Friggin' genius! So beautifully done and inspiring. I wish I had your ear for harmony. ❤

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww! I just practice a few thousand time and it starts to come natural haha. You can do it!

[@solucioncreativax882]

Simple, YOU ARE INCREDIBLE.... lot of talent!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww friend! 🥰🥰🥰

[@albreal-g7z]

So brilliant Emily!!! All my neighbours know every new video you put on line as I lessen it with the maximum volume. They just adore your voice and amazing rhythm killing us softly with your art and beautiful voice. Roberta is happy today!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww man Alberto thanks! That is so nice to hear 😆 tell ur neighbors hello from me 😆

[@albreal-g7z]

I'll do for sure Emily. Be always the happiest woman in the world, as deserved from so many years.

[@UnderhouseMusicNZ]

I'm a pro musician and music teacher looking to broaden my skills, as we plan to introduce looping into our program next year... I am SOOO glad I stumbled on to your channel! You are amazing!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

What a compliment! And that’s so cool you’re teaching looping to the students. It’s great to connect with you and I’m so glad your wrote 🥰🫶🥰

[@sassfolk]

You are the best at explaining your loops, especially with the red circles and text. We just got this loop pedal and are officially stalking your videos. Please make more of these videos with the mk2!!!!!!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you!! Yes I need to make more with the mk2 you’re totally right! Glad you’re digging them 🤘😜 you must play folk music! Nice to meet you!

[@twoeagles19]

I just noticed , You gotta little soul ! And when You look at something it is with much intent and compassion. You're an interesting Woman and I say that with all respect , am enjoying what work You've put into these Productions ! Thank You so very Much...🎸

[@EmilyMcVicker]

I appreciate you friend! ❤️

[@adrianudrea3780]

Amazing , congratulation ! So beautifully done and inspiring !!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww thank you!!!

[@oicsaywhat]

Very creative and sounds amazing !!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aw thanks for listening! ❤️

[@AdamWhiteAcupuncture]

A rich tonal quality to the vocals combined with great skill at the helm of the Boss looper, well done!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww you’re very kind 🥰🥰🥰 are you a looper? Do u have this pedal or different?

[@AdamWhiteAcupuncture]

​@@EmilyMcVicker I use the Boss RC-600 and really enjoyed your demos on how you use them. The RC-600 midi syncs nicely with the Boss GT-1000, especially for automated delay and reverb bpm sync. I use the RC-600 solo and with my band (Motema Melody) and my musical mentor (Samba Ngo, see band: M'Bamina) loves it too! I love that you included this soulful performance in your series, outstanding!

[@patobrien1460]

AAAAAAA. MAAAAAA ZING! I could listen to you perform....all day long!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

You’re very sweet thank you!

[@billgoodell6034]

This will be great!

[@tonycizinoski7678]

Bring donuts Bill !! LOL

[@brennahfreer656]

I really love your journey though the whole song, and you are so right, it really is a choreography when it comes to making an appealing live-loop!! I love this kind of content, thanks for a great video :)

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh sweet! Love that :-) thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@PeRoPhoto]

I love your voice so much and how you are performing one of my favourite songs. ❤

[@EmilyMcVicker]

This is a beautiful song for sure! Love it! Thanks for the nice words 🥰

[@YODI84]

Love the breakdown, learning to compose on my new 505 mk2 😊

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Rock in! That’s super cool!

[@jaderazor]

Sounds amazing Emily, awesome job. Love this version you've done with the song when it's live or on video. Melody to my ears. Cleo tried to still the show on your short video, but you were able to work around her. Keep it up, your singing always puts me in a great mood.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww thanks friend! Haha ya cleo 🥰🥰🥰

[@kjam4236]

Wow awesome video thanx for sharing your amazing style...

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww thanks friend! Glad u dig! 🤘❤️

[@jonvoreh]

Can't wait!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

yay!!! Thanks friend! i hope it's a hit!

[@jonvoreh]

​@@EmilyMcVicker it was awesome! Great job!

[@bobshortcut6950]

Nicely done! Sounds really good!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thanks a lot 🫶

[@oldbootband]

learning a lot from your videos. Thank you

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh amazing!! Thanks for the comment! Glad you dig 🤘😆❤️

[@TheTMontgomery]

Well done and taught.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Excelente! Thanks! 🤘😆

[@KcipKram]

Thinking about buying one of these and landed here checking them out. You are both amazing. Thanks! I don't really need much coaxing to get new gear but this helped. Can't wait. In the mean time I'll be checking out your other stuff! Cheers! :)

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww this sounds like a really sweet review 🥰 this is a great piece of gear. I probably prefer the 600 for my own purposes, but the 505 has some nice features. I’m gonna play with all I can do with it. And if you have questions; I’ll answer anything I know! But always discovering new things. Keep in touch - cheers!

[@KcipKram]

@@EmilyMcVicker lol I think I just got looper blocked. 🙄 Thank you for the reply! I will check out some of the differences between them. I'm just not a fan of tweaking floor pedals AND have very little vacant floor pedal real estate left. I will continue plowing through your vids. You do a WONDERFUL job and are super great at breaking it down. AND it looks like you are having a blast doing it! Well done!

[@romeli1941]

This is BRILLIANT!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww 🤗🤗🤗 thanks friend!

[@TheKer7]

I'll try to express but oh boy.... You're melting my ignorance and narcissism, this glow you have just shakes off the comfortable old skin of useless on unserving habits I have held dear. A totally "on-the-cloud" feeling, not foggy but fuzzy inside. Very much appreciate your work(play? :P) and coolness.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

sweet thanks!

[@paulfilek]

Such a classic! This is awesome! Great job emily!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you so much!! It was fun to really get into this one!

[@hypno-techs2196]

That was fantastic

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thanks friend! 😆😆😆

[@westsider2557]

Awesome video emily.at elder place,finished lunch.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Hope it was a good one! Happy lunch! 🤘😆

[@aoumruh]

strong! great teaching abilities.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh awesome! Glad you like!

[@thegabezone]

You sound great!! Love your singing!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@stauroulaasterinou1673]

Perfect!!! Bravo!!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you friend! You’re so sweet for coming for the premiere 🥰🥰🥰

[@stauroulaasterinou1673]

I was waiting for!!

[@dancassidy7471]

I so love you and your talent is overwhelming.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

You’re very sweet Dan 🫶🫶🫶

[@ElRammo]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you friend!

[@_crewgz]

you gave me goosebump la la la break down

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Nailed it! 🫶 you’re very sweet ❤️

[@beesting6135]

Great instrument

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you!

[@JagiChan]

simply brilliant. 👍

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BIGeSTRING]

Wow, thats really good. And your voice is very good too.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

You’re so sweet. Thank you 🥰🫶

[@billgoodell6034]

Wonderful video!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Gracias Bill!

[@hroarhauge1700]

I didn`t think you could impress me more than you already had done, Emily.. But that was wrong.. -Fantastic preformance, and beautiful song arrangement.... 🙂

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you kindly!

[@rhollandnyc]

Sounds Lovely!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww thank you friend ❤️

[@czarecki80]

Mega!!..and very nice vocal

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Many thanks!!

[@cappmw]

Awesome performance! Possibility your best yet, and a great inspiration for us padowan loopers:)

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww wow thank you!!!

[@dwstoeckel4740]

Love your videos Emily! So good!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

I appreciate it! Thanks friend glad u like 🥰

[@ralphchavez6025]

Best song yet your great

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh thanks! It’s an amazing arrangement on the record. Love it

[@dizre_beatbox]

Your voice is epic. Nice one! ❤️🔥

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you so much 😁 you’re very sweet 🫶

[@dizre_beatbox]

@@EmilyMcVicker I'm Looper as well, started this year. Your art Is epic, Just saying the truth. But im happy that im Sweet for you, made a smile on my face. 😇🔥🫶 Keep the epic art going, hopefuly we meet one day.

[@israelsprince]

That was dope!! Loved it!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you! Woohoo 😜👍

[@savannah05911]

Wow Girl you Killed me with your song, your arrangement, your loop skills, harmonies, and Vocals! I am dead! lol

[@EmilyMcVicker]

i appreciate that, friend!!! Glad you dig it :)

[@rtroiani]

Great video that really helps a lot for a looping learner like myself. So now tell me how to sing like you! Wow! I would just end up looping my crappy voice. 🙂

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Well thank you 😅 but there are all kinds of voices out there. Keep playing!

[@LosantoBeats]

You are so good! That was awesome!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww thank you friend!! I need to do more videos w the 505! Is that what you use?

[@RajeLoops]

the voice is so good!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you friend 🥰

[@jesuscubigil2403]

Eres muy buena!! un saludo desde Alicante, España

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Gracias amigo! ❤️🤗

[@kiivje]

Awesome Emily! 💪

[@tristianobrien5114]

bloody hell that was good, like the cat

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Pahaha meow! 🫶😻🫶

[@xxmetalgod13xx]

Yoooo!!!! This MoFo is pretty damn good

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thanks friend!

[@AnastasiiaN]

That's beautiful ❤️

[@EmilyMcVicker]

❤️🥰❤️🙏

[@allanmcwilliam551]

Awesome. love it. ❤️

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you! 😊

[@henricekstrand7662]

Perhaps something by Burt Bacharach, now that we have sadly lost him; A little prayer, maybe? (Good job on demonstrating the RC-600 - useful!)

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh thanks! I’ll check out that song

[@spacep0d]

Emily I'm blown away. This was exactly the kind of demo I've been looking for. I'm a lifelong beatboxer and was dreaming of some gear like this, and you've demonstrated this product so well and with that gorgeous voice of yours. I may actually be able to record some stuff after beatboxing to the walls and the cat for years, wishing I knew other beatboxers or a way to easily beatbox with myself but without the hassle of a DAW. Thank you!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh amazing! So glad to hear that! This might be a good piece of gear for you 👍

[@PabloVieiraViolao]

Magnificent

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you friend 🫶🥰

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

Awesome

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thanks! 😎🤙

[@philipsphilipstwo]

Well done! :-)

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Many thanks! 🙏

[@flavianomiani3235]

Congratulazioni 👌👌👌

[@MarcBosserman]

Beautiful!! : )

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thanks!

[@LemniscatoLemniscato]

Wtf. Genius.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww shucks. You’re kind 🥰

[@markangelolagustan1802]

Very nice mam emily GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you friend!!

[@pauwalters]

amazinng

[@EmilyMcVicker]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jetwoman10001]

fantastic!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@darlynn3967]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for your breakdown videos. Helps me to practise a lot ❤ I’m waiting for an imagine dragons song 😊❤

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh oh!! That is such a good idea!! Stay tuned!!!

[@whonnabeepotzilla6175]

HHm, - Fresh sounding :) !

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thanks!

[@morenotardivel8607]

grandissima !!! from italy !!!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you!

[@AriaMusicVibe]

Omg i want that looper and u as my teacher

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Glad to have you in! What kind of music do you do?

[@alanmundy1506]

Your amazing

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Aww shucks thank you friend!

[@danielaussey9724]

Singing really good, I have the rc5, but I'd love to upgrade to the rc 600 or rc 505mkii

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Oh! Nice! What’s ur main instrument? Have u been using looper mostly for practice or also for performance?

[@bridgingfears3771]

You have a New Follower. Loved it......

[@EmilyMcVicker]

i appreciate you friend! Thanks!

[@twoeagles19]

like that McV TV !✌🎸YOU have a very Beautiful voice.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@evilasioperes7714]

Maravilha 😍😍😍😍. Parabéns. Que swing, gostoso de ouvir

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thanks friend! 🤘😆

[@phst-music]

really very impressive ;-)

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@macentta]

Great video🎉

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Gracias!

[@kaih2023]

you're so awesome

[@EmilyMcVicker]

🤗🤗🤗🫶

[@tonycizinoski7678]

🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Boom boom bap 💥

[@lgovantes1]

Wow! YOU are a star! Awesome performance and demo! I also have the RC505mk2 along with the Airstep MIDI pedal to run the tracks since I play mostly guitar and sing. My problem is in figuring out how to break down a song to perform. I can do some basics, like blues, and some some rock, but harmonies, and timing of each section, and when to load, and unload a track, I am still a novice. Any suggestions? And, BTW...Happy Valentine's day!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Hey! I do a bunch of live looping breakdowns and have a playlist that might be right up your alley. If I could boil it down, it is focus on the rhythm, and focus on the chorus. It’s OK to play the verses live on your instrument too. You don’t have to loop everything. Prioritize 👍

[@yunala.songweaver]

awesome job! How did you get the loop to give you so much time to sing a whole chorus.. mine just decides when to end and start looping.. im new to this to maybe theres some programming im unaware of ? Thanks x

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Well the loops doesn’t ‘decide’. You can pick how long each track the loops is. You can preset it in the settings, or (and this is what I do) I have all the tracks set to ‘free’ and i can decide on the fly how long each one is. I just let it go as long as I want before I hit the overdub button and it loops back. What looper are you working with?

[@yunala.songweaver]

@@EmilyMcVicker I'm working the the boss r505. usually it automatically sets the limit for the loop when I sing for longer than usual which is why I ask.. I didn't know I could set my own time. Are you able to tell me how to set them to free? Thanks so much for your help x

[@iceprofilms]

Dear Emily ! Such a great performance thank you for being a beautiful star in your creation! , and i have a question , when I use my boss rc505 mk2 , I set the first track to 4 bar measure but when I hit the record button, it shows that as if im using a free measure loop, i tried to change it but its not applying, do you have any idea about how I can fix this ! Thanks !

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Hey! Great question. I’m curious what it looks like when you’re building your first loop. Can you do a little video and send to me on IG? Are you using the built in rhythms? My guess is if you’re not, then the machine is recalibrating to however you play in ur first loop. But if you are playing to the clock, I’m not sure. So if you could show me, that’d be awesome!

[@edbowell]

I want one im a multi instrumentalist. You didna great job

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Thank you so much! Using loopers has definitely allowed me to be super independent with my gigging life 👍

[@christianbathge5927]

Great, I am thrilled, you are an unbelievable woman artist!

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Excellent 👍 you are a man who comments!

[@lalotrip]

Hello, what effects do you use for sing? I try but a don't know how do it

[@EmilyMcVicker]

The only effects I’m using in this video is reverb 👍

[@js.wanderlustwithus]

What should the measures all be set to? Auto? Or free? We’re trying this but when we hit all play, it starts in the middle of the chorus.

[@EmilyMcVicker]

Currently, mine are all set to Free. If you are building the song, the same as me, it should work. What happens if you switch to auto?