Boss RC-5 Looper

Boss RC-5 Looper: Your Essential Creative Companion

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. 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

The RC-5 is equipped with advanced BOSS looping features in a compact footprint. It offers class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing. The stereo looper engine provides 13 hours of recording time, ensuring you have ample space for your creative journeys. The LCD with multi-color backlight displays loop status and editing parameters, making it easy to use in any setting.

Diverse Range of Reverb Effects

The RC-5 includes eight highly musical reverb effects, from Room, Hall, and Plate to Modulate, Spring, and Shimmer. The Dynamic mode automatically adjusts the effect depth to your playing touch, while the Reverb+Delay mode adds modern, lush textures to your sound. With these options, you can add body and depth to your tone or create swirling, immersive sounds.

Deep Control and Versatility

The RC-5's versatile pedal switch controls all looping functions, including record, overdub, play, stop, and undo/redo. For more advanced control, you can connect up to two external footswitches or an expression pedal. The TRS MIDI I/O allows remote operation from MIDI switchers and foot controllers, plus MIDI sync with drum machines and DAWs. This deep control makes the RC-5 a powerful tool for any musician.

Move and Groove with Rhythms and Drum Kits

With 57 preset rhythms and seven different drum kits, the RC-5 is ready to elevate loop and practice sessions with inspiring grooves. Each rhythm has A/B variations that can be selected from the panel or controlled via MIDI. The RC-5's looper engine also includes a reverse function for adding fresh sonic colors to your music.

Specifications

Reverb Modes

• 8 modes: HALL, PLATE, ROOM, SPRING, MODULATE, +DELAY, SHIMMER, DYNAMIC

Sampling Frequency

• 44.1 kHz

AD/DA Conversion

• 32 bits

Processing

• 32-bit floating point

Recording/Playback

• Number of Tracks: 1
• 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

• Types: 57 Patterns x 2 Variations
• Kits: 7 types
• Effect: Reverb (only for rhythm part)

Memory

• 99 phrase memories

Nominal Input Level

• INPUT A/MONO, B: -20 dBu

Input Impedance

• INPUT A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level

• OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -20 dBu

Output Impedance

• OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance

• OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater

Bypass

• Buffered bypass

Controls

• MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL knob, MEMORY button, SETUP button, RHYTHM ON/OFF button, RHYTHM TEMPO button, Pedal switch

Display

• Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)

Connectors

• INPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• STOP/MEMORY jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• USB port: USB B type
• MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo miniature type
• DC IN jack

Power Supply

• Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
• AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw

• 170 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

• Alkaline: Approx. 2 hours (Figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use)

Accessories

• Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
• Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

Options (sold separately)

• AC adaptor: PSA-S series
• Footswitch: FS-5U
• Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
• Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
• TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535

Size and Weight

• Width: 2-7/8 inches (73 mm)
• Depth: 5-1/8 inches (129 mm)
• Height: 2-1/4 inches (56 mm)
• Weight (including battery): 1 lb (450 g)

This pedal ships fully insured with signature required.