Boss RC-505 MKII Loop Station

Boss RC-505 MkII

Loop Station £554

The Boss of tabletop loopers receives an upgrade after eight

years at the top. Robbie Stamp explores the latest station

CONTACT WHO: Boss (Roland Corp) WEB: boss.info KEY FEATURES I/O: AUDIO INPUTS: 2x XLR (Mic), 4x 1/4” jacks (line/inst)

AUDIO OUTPUTS: 6x 1/4” TS (Main and Sub 1 & 2), 1x 1/4” TRS (Phones) Other I/O: 2x 5-pin DIN for MIDI, USB-B socket, 2x 1/4” TRS jack for expression/

control footswitches MAX RECORDING TIME: approx 13 hours total MEMORY SLOTS: 99 DIMENSIONS: 420x 234x 67mm WEIGHT: 1.8kg

Reviews | Boss RC-505 MkII

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Reviews | Boss RC-505 MkII Boss RC-505 MkII Loop Station £554 The Boss of tabletop loopers receives an upgrade after eight years at the top. Robbie Stamp explores the latest station CONTACT KEY FEATURES WHO: Boss (Roland Corp) WEB: boss.
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Boss RC-505 MkII | Reviews THE PROS & CONS + Expanded (customisable) control set for each loop track Enormous data storage along with 32/44.1 sample resolution A comprehensive effect list with plenty of hands-on control - The full range of functions and parameters can take time to absorb memory management, are small and discrete to prevent unintended adjustment.
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Reviews | Boss RC-505 mkII THE ALTERNATIVES ElectroHarmonix 95000 $595 The six-track Performance Loop Laboratory hosts a not-dissimilar feature set to the RC-505 MkII with footswitches that give it some floorbased potential. Less visual feedback and no effect section(s) makes this a more raw looper, though there’s plenty of flexibility via the USB, MIDI and SD card slot. ehx.com four backlit FX buttons beneath each of the large knobs that bookend its upper section.