Description
Advanced compact looper with premium sound quality, 99 phrase memories, 57 rhythms, and MIDI control support.

Your essential creative companion

Step onto the RC-5 and prime your crankset with maximum loop reach. Capture audio in 32-bit quality, navigate parameters and control loop status with the backlit LCD display, and enjoy extended operation via TRS MIDI control jack and I / O. And with over 50 rhythms, 13 hours of stereo recording, 99 phrase memories, and more, the compact RC-5 puts a deep well of musical power at your feet.

Characteristics

- Advanced BOSS loopback functions in a small footprint

- Top-notch sound quality with 32-bit AD / DA and 32-bit floating point processing

- Stereo loop engine with 13 hours of recording

- LCD with multicolored backlighting to view the status of the loop and the editing parameters

- Reverse function to infuse curls with interesting textures

- Seven different drums and 57 preset rhythms with A / B variations

- Support for extended control via external pedals, expression pedal or MIDI

- Complete MIDI in / out with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adapter cable available separately)

- On-board storage for 99 phrase memories

- Saving and loading of WAV loops via USB

Super sound quality

Featuring the best 32-bit AD / DA and 32-bit floating point processing, the RC-5 captures your personal sound with full fidelity and maintains clear loops, even with multiple overdubs. And with 13 hours of stereo recording, there's plenty of room for long, creative journeys.

A window to your world

The RC-5 features the most advanced interface available in a compact looper pedal. The LCD display lets you keep an eye on loop status as you play, with a backlight that changes colors to indicate recording, overdub, and playback states. Combined with the multifunctional settings button, it's quick and easy to navigate rhythms, kits, system settings and more in the heat of the moment.

Thorough control

The RC-5's versatile footswitch controls all looping functions: record, overdub, play, stop, and undo / redo. But more in-depth control is also taken care of if you need it. Connect up to two external pedals for direct control of many assignable functions, or an expression pedal for continuous adjustments. Players with advanced systems will appreciate TRS MIDI In / Out, which saves space and remotely controls MIDI switches and pedals, as well as MIDI sync with drum machines and drum software. digital audio music.

Move and groove, move forward and backward

With 57 preset rhythms and seven different drums, the RC-5 is ready to raise the level of looping and practice sessions with inspiring grooves for any style. For each rhythm, A / B variations can be selected from the panel or controlled by MIDI during performance. The RC-5's loop motor also includes a rewind function which is ideal for giving your music fresh sound colors.

Capture, practice and play

The RC-5 provides 99 phrase memories, allowing you to store loops as fast as you create them. In addition to audio, a phrase memory includes the selected rhythm and kit, so it's ready to go when you call it up. Audio loops can be saved to a computer via USB. And with WAV import via BOSS Tone Studio, the RC-5 becomes a pedal board playback hub for lessons, jam tracks, or background music for your next gig.

Specifications

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

AD / DA conversion: 32 bits

Processing: 32-bit floating point

Recording and playback:

Track number: 1

Data format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)

Maximum recording time: approximately 1.5 hours (1 track), approximately 13 hours (total of all memories)

Rhythm type: 57 patterns x 2 variations

Rhythm kit: 7 types

Effect: Reverb (only for the rhythm part)

Memory: 99

Bypass: Buffered Bypass

Controls: MEMORY / LOOP LEVEL button, MEMORY button, SETUP button, RHYTHM ON / OFF button, RHYTHM TEMPO button, foot switch

Display: Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)

Connectors:

INPUT A / MONO, B jacks: 1/4 inch jack

A / MONO outputs, B jacks: 1/4 inch jack

STOP / MEMORY jack: 1/4 inch TRS jack