Built for free-flowing expression on stage and in the studio, the RC-505mkII is a dream machine for beatboxers, vocalists, multi-instrumentalists, and other fearless looping artists. Elevate your performances with five stereo tracks and four simultaneous Input FX and Track FX, and soar even further with customizable buttons, expanded I/O, increased mixing control, and other enhancements requested by long-time RC-505 users. Packed with inspiring tools for on-the-spot music creation, the RC-505mkII brings next-generation power and flexibility to the world’s most popular tabletop looper.

Boss RC-505mkII Loop Station Features

• The industry-standard tabletop looper, updated and enhanced
• Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
• Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks with dedicated controls and independent volume faders
• Input FX and Track FX sections, each with four simultaneous effects and four quick-access banks
• Customizable FX and Track buttons for each phrase track
• Massive onboard effects selection with 49 Input FX types and 53 Track FX types, including new Harmony, Electric FX, and many others
• New ultra-durable faders with longer throw for more precise adjustment
• Newly added Mark Back function provides enhanced undo/redo flexibility while performing
• Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power, two stereo line input pairs, and three stereo line output pairs
• 99 memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects and playback settings, control assignments, and more
• Synchronize your loops with over 200 onboard rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits
• Deep MIDI control support
• Two external control jacks, each with support for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
• USB for data backup, phrase import/export with BOSS Tone Studio, and pattern import with the RC Rhythm Converter

Boss RC-505mkII Loop Station Specifications

• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit floating point
• Recording/Playback:
  • 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
• Rhythm Kit: 16 types
• Effect:
  • Input FX: 49 types
  • Track FX: 53 types
  • Master FX: 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
• Controls:
  • TRACK1--5 REC/PLAY button, TRACK1--5 STOP button, TRACK1--5 TRACK button, TRACK1--5 FX button, ALL START/STOP button, UNDO/REDO button, TAP TEMPO button, RHYTHM START/STOP button, RHYTHM EDIT button, INPUT FX A--D button, INPUT FX EDIT button, TRACK FX A--D button, TRACK FX EDIT button, MENU button, LOOP button, ENTER button, EXIT button, PAGE buttons, 1--4 knobs, OUTPUT LEVEL knob, TRACK1--5 LEVEL Faders
• 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
• Power Supply: AC adaptor
• Current Draw:
  • 1.0 A (with phantom power)
  • 0.9 A (without phantom power)
• Dimensions: 420 (W) x 234 (D) x 67 (H) mm - 16-9/16 (W) x 9-1/4 (D) x 2-11/16 (H) inches
• Weights: 1.8 kg (4 lbs)
• Accessories:
  • AC adaptor
  • Owner's Manual
  • Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"