The Boss RC-5 Loop Station is a compact looper pedal offering top-tier 32-bit audio quality with up to 13 hours of stereo recording time, 99 phrase memories, and 57 rhythms with A/B variations. Its user-friendly interface features a multi-color backlit LCD for easy monitoring and parameter adjustments, and supports external footswitches and MIDI for expanded control. This versatile pedal is ideal for practice, performance, and creative sound design. The RC-5 excels with its deep control options, including external footswitch and MIDI support, and its USB connectivity for WAV import and export, setting it apart from earlier loopers like the Boss RC-1.
Step up to the RC-5 and prime your pedalboard with maximum looping range. Capture sound with premium 32-bit quality, navigate parameters and monitor loop status with the backlit LCD, and tap into expanded operation via the control jack and TRS MIDI 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. Advanced BOSS looping features in a compact footprint Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing Stereo looper engine with 13 hours of recording time LCD with multi-color backlight for viewing loop status and editing parameters Reverse function for infusing loops with interesting textures Seven different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations Support for expanded control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable available separately) Onboard storage for 99 phrase memories Back up and load WAV loops via USB
Guitarists praised the Boss RC-5 for its sound quality, ease of use, and extensive features. Users appreciated the clear LCD screen, the ability to store loops, and the option for external footswitches. While some found the menu a bit complex initially, the overall consensus was that the RC-5 is a powerful and versatile looper that enhances creativity for both live performances and studio sessions.