The Boss RC-505KMII Loop Station Tabletop Looper is a next-generation looping device designed for studio live performers and vocalists. It features five stereo phrase tracks with high-quality audio conversion and processing, as well as a variety of built-in effects for mixing. With its ample storage capacity, this loop station allows for limitless creativity and flexibility.
Building on the success of its predecessor, the RC-505MKII introduces new features such as Electric FX and Harmonic FX for sound sculpting. It also includes redesigned faders for precise adjustments and a Mark Back function for accurate redo/undo capabilities during performances. The loop station offers expanded inputs and outputs, including XLR phantom power inputs, stereo line input pairs, stereo line output pairs, and MIDI in and out, making it easy to integrate into any setup.
Furthermore, the RC-505MKII allows for easy import and export of sounds and rhythms through USB, and even enables sampling of instruments as WAV files for future sessions. The possibilities with this loop station are truly endless.
The RC-505MKII Loop Station features five stereo tracks, providing advanced looping technology for professional performers. Whether you’re a beatboxer, vocalist, or instrumentalist, this loop station offers the flexibility and versatility needed to excel. Each track has dedicated controls for fader, record, overdub, play, stop, and FX, allowing for customized and evolving loops. The longer throw of the faders provides more accurate volume control, while the Mark Back function enables precise redo/undo settings to stay on beat.
In addition to its looping capabilities, the RC-505MKII offers powerful built-in effects to enhance your sounds. The Input FX and Track FX categories allow for manipulation and shaping of audio during recording and playback. Each phrase track has independent FX controls, ensuring flexible control without affecting the entire loop. With effects like Robot voice manipulator, Vocoder, Vinyl Flick, Beat Repeat, and more, you can easily customize your voice or instrument sound. The loop station also includes a global compressor and reverb effects to process the dynamics of your entire signal.
The RC-505MKII is equipped with various input options, making it suitable for multi-instrumentalists. It features XLR microphone inputs with phantom power, stereo line input pairs, stereo line output pairs, and MIDI in and out. These connections allow for looping different instruments and audio playback types. The MIDI ports enable extensive control over MIDI VST instruments in your computer DAW or compatible hardware instruments. The loop station also offers two expression pedal outputs for parameter control.
With a large storage capacity, the RC-505MKII can store up to 99 memories, each containing information on phrase tracks and effects. This allows for consistent performances with easy recall. The onboard memory also supports up to 85 rhythm patterns, reducing setup time in live show environments. You can also import and export sounds as WAV samples and backup data through the USB port.
Specifications:
– Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
– AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
– Processing: 32-bit floating point
– Number of Tracks: 5
– Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float stereo)
– Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx. 13 hours (total of all memories)
– Rhythm Type: 200 types or greater
– Effects: Input effects: 49 types, Track effects: 53 types, Master effects: 2 types
– Memory: 99
– Nominal Input Level: MIC 1/2 INPUT: -40 dBu, INST 1/2 INPUT: -10 dBu
– Maximum Input Level: MIC 1/2 INPUT: 0 dBu, INST 1/2 INPUT: +7 dBu/+20 dBu (selectable)
– Input Impedance: MIC 1/2 INPUT: 3k ohms, INST 1/2 INPUT: 1 M ohms/25 k ohms (selectable)
– Nominal Output Level: MAIN OUTPUT: -10 dBu, SUB 1/2 OUTPUT: -10 dBu
– Maximum Output Level: MAIN OUTPUT: +7 dBu, SUB 1/2 OUTPUT: +7 dBu
– Output Impedance: MAIN OUTPUT: 1 k ohm, SUB 1/2 OUTPUT: 1 k ohm
– Recommended Load Impedance: MAIN OUTPUT: 10 k ohms or greater, SUB 1/2 OUTPUT: 10 k ohms or greater
– Display: Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots backlit LCD)
– Connectors: MIC IN 1/2 jack: XLR type (balanced,phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max), INST IN 1/2 jacks, MAIN OUT jacks, SUB OUT 1/2 jacks: 1/4-inch phone type, PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, CTL1/2,EXP1 jack,CTL3/4,EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, USB port: USB B type, MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors, DC IN jack
– Current Draw: 1.0 A (with phantom power), 0.9 A (without phantom power)
– Dimensions (W x D x H): 420mm x 234mm x 67mm
– Weight: 1.8 kg
– Included: RC-505MKII, AC adaptor, Owners Manual, Leaflet “Using the Unit Safely”
