The Basics of Looping Guitar with the Boss RC-30

Today we're taking a look at one of our favorite Boss pedals and one of our favorite guitar techniques! With the Boss RC-30, looping is easy to learn and incorporate into practicing, performing, and songwriting. With a little coordination, you can build massive soundscapes or accompany yourself for solos-- take a look and listen to the demo and let us know your favorite loop station!
0:00 Intro
1:06 Basics of Looping and the RC-30
8:55 Looping Demo
11:27 Wrapping Up
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[@IanBignell]

Just wanted to say thanks - am a 50 year old beginner and have bought both my Player Plus Strat and Ultra Tele off the back of your reviews (and personal try outs) - have bought this today to help me practice and cant thank you enough for the videos - Happy New Year from London !

[@micklivin8418]

Awesome no crap video loved it and I watched it because I’ve just bought one and trying to get some ideas. You gave me that and more. I’m an intermediate guitarist and was looking for my next move and the RC-30 is my go to now. Love it and thanks heaps man 👍🏽

[@bschilling77]

Great info thx😊

[@legend1143]

great demo and gonna get one

[@timdavies1823]

What a lovely video

[@st.keise_official]

Great video, great playing, great guy, greetings from Germany 🤩

[@AlfredoGanime]

Tks!

[@christinemarien1212]

I just bought this exact loop and they are Awesome, ,it' seems to be the way to make your own music nowadays. People have a million excuses 🙄 to Not want to get together and jam and create their own music,,, so, ,this one man or one woman band foot looper pedal,,,,,is the way to go,,,and alotta people are catching on to this and are doing the same, one of many great investments to buy,,

[@1968Lawman]

Great vid! The Digitech Trio is also worth looking at- but the Boss RC 30 I think is perfect for the guitarist.

[@texhaines9957]

I was given a looper for Christmas and I agree double tap is difficult But the looper has helped in practice. Will you do a demo with an acoustic? While Chris is away, what will Cooper play? Do you reccomend a different looper for acoustic guitars, one amp (Fishman Loudbox)?

[@nightfallstrings849]

Just got one from Reverb Where do I start ? Lol. Awesome pedal and shout out from someone who’s from San Antonio Texas cool lesson thank you

[@michaelm2336]

Any thoughts on the (newer) Boss RC-500? Also seems to have a separate Stop button

[@RealShinyDummy]

This demo wasn’t super illustrative but your playing is great! Where can I hear or see more of your music?

[@hidesertmusic]

Great job Looper on the looper. I could never seem to hit the pedal at the correct instant so I gave up. I’d like to try it again but the same thing will probably happen.

[@lukelennon548]

instablaster.

[@MonteSS44]

Have you tried the Black Mountain picks? Saw the first thing you played and was thinking you should give them a try if you haven't seen them yet.

[@meganh.9044]

Hi I really like your video, but I have a problem When I record the tune there is always a short pause after and then it starts to play again. That's why the loop isn't smooth. I don't think it should be like that and I don't know what to do.

[@jessefinkenauer1733]

Did you check what type of recording is on your pedal? You can change it to “normal”, “continued recording” and “auto recording” by holding the tap/tempo button

[@mickydeloach7807]

I’m a single acoustic / vocals I was looking for an old echoplex with the tape like I use to have! But was sold this unit! But it’s so confusing ! Now tour with some big name acts and have a killer roadie that knows your unit like the back of his hands! So when not touring I do still play as a single! And he sets up my peddle fore me

[@glennhedman1415]

I started with the RC1 and then moved to the R C3 with the S8 foot switch. Being that I am legally blind the R C3 with the footswitch edition was just too complicated so I went back to the RC1. What a great friend during the Corona virus locked! Down. After watching your video I'm thinking the RC30 may be something I should try. Also check out Melissa Etheridge on her KZbin channel she can rock the loop station! Banks Cooper

[@DaveTaste]

How did you watch the video if you're blind?

[@jameswalsh3354]

“They sayin I drove a getaway car, I can not see I’m legally blind”

[@Vern859]

What about the drums??? Loop something and show the drum kits? Can you quantitize the drum kit with your loop your building??

[@michaelogden5093]

I don't know... I'm pretty easy to trick. Glad you not at any Brunch I'm at. I'd starve to death from watching you play instead of eating my 6th helping of Eggs Benedict. I reckon any looper you've played for years and still endorse as a working man's tool is good enough for me.

[@chrisp8328]

You dirty scammer, you 😂 Really appreciate the video. I bought one a couple of weeks ago, this helps.

[@Lillywright501]

Cooper that was creepy at the beginning 👻👻👻👻

[@TommySG1]

Hi Cooper, first off that Strat sounded fantastic playing through that Fender amp there ( not quite sure which amp though ) Regarding the Looper, I’ve been hunting for ‘the one’ for a while now... I believe you just sold me on this one ☝️- thanks so much man 🤙

[@AlamoMusic]

I hope you dig it! Let me know what you think. By the way, amp is a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.

[@TommySG1]

Thanks, I was guessing it was that amp but the obviously wasn’t sure. Sounded excellent too, I need to put that amp & pedal on my wish list. Love all your feeds guys, if I come to Texas you guys will be on my ‘must visit list’ for sure.

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

Looks like a cool little toy, but I just can’t think in that many layers to make use of it

[@StevenTallas]

You left out a lot. You mainly talked about how cool it is.