Boss RC-500 Loop Station

Boss RC-500 Loop Station - Powerhouse on Two Tracks!

The RC-500 is an essential companion for guitarists, singer/songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and anyone looking to elevate their looping performance to the next level. Create compositions in real time: you have two loop tracks, inputs for microphone and stereo instrument, rhythms, and inspiring loop effects in high-quality 32-bit audio.

Save loops to internal memory slots and explore advanced control options via external controllers and MIDI. The RC-500 is packed with next-generation loop station features, providing creative musicians with all the tools to develop new ideas and craft impressive performances that audiences won’t get enough of.

Top Sound Quality

With premium 32-bit AD/DA conversion and 32-bit floating-point processing, the RC-500 captures your unique sound in the highest clarity, ensuring loops stay clear and transparent even after multiple overdubs. Thanks to a stereo recording capacity of 13 hours, you have plenty of room for creative ideas.

Connect, Loop, and Mix

With its versatile inputs and outputs and intuitive interface, the RC-500 supports every musical vision you have. Connect mono and stereo instruments, effect pedals, and even a microphone via the dedicated XLR input with phantom power.

Use the two tracks independently for song compositions or combine both for sophisticated multi-track textures. The LCD backlight changes color depending on the current operating mode. At the same time, handy track faders and a microphone level knob allow immediate volume control while looping.

Flexible Creative Control

With three built-in footswitches, controlling recording and playback, track switching, and more is straightforward. For even more control options, you can connect up to two external footswitches and assign various functions.

Or connect an expression pedal to adjust parameters smoothly. More complex rigs benefit from space-saving TRS MIDI input and output jacks to control the RC-500 remotely via MIDI switchers and foot controllers, as well as integrate drum machines and DAWs via MIDI sync.

Your Needs, Your Setup

The RC-500’s inputs, outputs, and footswitches come preconfigured for standard tasks but can be reassigned to numerous new functions, making your setup flexible to your requirements. Route the left and right inputs to separate tracks or send guitar and vocals to separate outputs.

Use the footswitches to toggle effects on and off, start and stop rhythms, and more. Custom assignments can be saved on phrase memory slots to quickly and easily tailor the RC-500 to any application.

New Energy for Your Performances with Rhythms and Loop Effects

With its inspiring rhythms and impressive loop processing, the RC-500 is made to enrich your looping adventures with groove and color. Each of the 57 preset rhythms offers A/B variations, while the 16 drum kits cover nearly every style.

The loop effects—including Repeat, Scatter, and more—are designed for live use and instantly inject new energy into your loops. Plus, there’s a cool reverse function to quickly and easily create unique sound elements.

Record, Practice, Perform

Save loops to the 99 phrase memory slots on your RC-500 just as fast as you create them. Stored loops include rhythm and kit information, audio settings, and control assignments.

Audio loops can be transferred to a computer via USB. Thanks to the ability to import WAV files through the BOSS Tone Studio, the RC-500 becomes a playback hub for lesson materials, jam tracks, or backing music at your next gig.

Modern 2-Track Looper with Built-In Mixing and Extensive Control Options!