BOSS RC-5 Loop Station

Take your looping creativity to new heights with the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station. Compact, powerful, and easy to use, the RC-5 offers professional looping capability in the classic BOSS stompbox format. Record, overdub, and layer ideas in pristine stereo sound with up to 13 hours of recording time, 99 phrase memories, and full MIDI connectivity for expanded control.

Whether you’re practicing, composing, or performing live, the RC-5 gives you everything you need to capture, develop, and perform loops with total precision and freedom.

Next-Generation Compact Looper

The RC-5 combines the simplicity of the iconic RC-1 with advanced features for modern musicians. With 24-bit stereo sound, a vibrant multicolor LCD display, and real-time control, it’s the ultimate compact looper for guitarists, bassists, and multi-instrumentalists.

• Studio-quality 32-bit processing for clear, detailed audio

• 13 hours of stereo recording time for complex looping compositions

• Multicolor LCD displays loop status and operation modes

• Compact stompbox design fits easily on any pedalboard

Intuitive Operation, Maximum Creativity

Looping is easier than ever with the RC-5’s streamlined interface. Simply press the footswitch to record, overdub, and play loops, or connect external footswitches and MIDI controllers for advanced hands-free control. The color display provides instant visual feedback for loop mode, tempo, and rhythm settings.

• One-touch recording, overdubbing, and playback

• Visual loop status via color LCD

• Undo/Redo, Reverse, and Loop length adjustment options

• Easy navigation and parameter control

Massive Loop Memory and Rhythm Library

With 99 phrase memories, the RC-5 lets you store loops for different songs or performances. Built-in rhythm patterns help you stay in time and inspire creative groove ideas.

• 99 phrase memories with automatic save

• 57 preset rhythms and 7 drum kits

• Adjustable tempo and time signatures

• Sync perfectly with other MIDI-compatible gear

MIDI and External Control

The RC-5 features full MIDI I/O via space-saving TRS jacks, allowing precise synchronization with drum machines, synthesizers, and external controllers. Two additional jacks support external footswitches or an expression pedal for expanded creative control.

• MIDI I/O for tempo sync and remote control

• Assignable control inputs for custom performance setups

• Compatible with external FS-series footswitches and expression pedals

Professional Connectivity

The RC-5 easily integrates with your gear, featuring stereo I/O and a USB port for saving loops or loading backing tracks. Its high-quality converters ensure pristine sound reproduction, even after multiple overdubs.

• Stereo inputs and outputs for full-range instruments and rigs

• USB connectivity for backing up phrases and managing files

• Line-level compatibility with synths, drum machines, and other gear

• Powered by 9V battery or PSA adaptor

Key Features

• Advanced compact Loop Station with professional features

• 13 hours of stereo recording time

• 99 phrase memories and built-in rhythms

• 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing

• Multicolor LCD for real-time visual feedback

• Stereo I/O and USB connectivity

• MIDI I/O for advanced synchronization and control

• Compatible with external footswitches and expression pedals

• BOSS five-year warranty