BOSS Rc-505 Loop Station

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Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power, two stereo line input pairs, and three stereo line output pairs In comparison to the MK1, the RC 505 MK2 comes with a whole host more input and output effects. The MK2 gives you A-D for both in & out, while the MK1 gave you just A-C. You can also specify on which inputs these effects are added too. Another nice touch! New targets for external foot control, ideal for musicians who play guitar, keyboards, and other instruments For users that like to use Rhythms to support their performances, the RC-505MKII has an all-new Rhythm Section. You’ll find 200 patterns, each with A/B/C/D variations and 16 brand new drum kit sounds covering a wide range of musical genres.

Instrument cable with straight to right-angle 1/4-inch connectors, 10 ft./3 m length. Also available in 18 ft./5.5 m (BIC-P18A) length. Boss has also expanded the Effects Section, meaning you can add character to your performances and stand out from the crowd. Before pitting the Boss RC 505 MK2 up against its predecessor + its other rivals, we though it best to give you the full lowdown of the Boss RC 505 MK2 specs. That way you can continue to read this article with a good understanding of what the the MK2 is, plus some of it’s quirks and features that you perhaps didn’t know about.Sign up to the Boss UK monthly newsletter and look forward to the latest gear news, artist-related features, how-to guides and much more in your inbox. YouTube Channel As producers, you struggle to get inspired if you're using the same thing. A lot of times, a piece of analogue gear can break you out of that rut" – Shaun Lopez on crafting synth sounds for the long-awaited second album from Crosses What a fantastic decision. The layout of this thing is incredibly intuitive - I just started pressing stuff without RTFM and I was looping and actually enjoying what I was doing, in like 10 minutes. The amount of outputs on the Boss 505 MK2 is nothing short of insane. You get 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power, 2 sets of stereo inputs + 6 outputs including USB type B & midi! All of which give you greater flexibility for when creating loops, as well as during live performance.

When writing with the RC-505, the possibilities are virtually endless. Learn how to wield the Loop Station to supercharge your songcraft. Read more… The Definitive Guide to Tabletop Loopers The screen on the RC 505 MK2 looper is also far easier to control. There’s 4 knobs to do so under the screen, opposed to the single knob you got with the original. The transport controls are so much more intuitive! Straight 1/4-inch connectors, 5 ft./1.5 m length. Also available in 10 ft./3 m (BIC-10), 15 ft./4.5 m (BIC-15), and 20 ft./6 m (BIC-20) lengths. In terms of build, the RC 600 feels far more solid than the RC 505 MK2. While the RC 600 is made out of plastic, the 505 MK2 is made out of plastic. However, this does mean that the 505 is the lightest of the two by quite a stretch! The RC 505 is designed to be controlled with your hands – it’s a tabletop looper. Whereas the RC 600 is a foot-pedal looper – i.e. a looper that’s designed to be controlled by your feet.

The RC 600 7 RC 505 MK2 also share the same storage capacity (99 memories) + can store single loops that are up to 1.5h each. This channel provides information of the BOSS's best quality electronic musical instruments. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Facebook More flexibility, more effects, more built features, more workflow enhancement… you get the picture. Which is why we’d say that providing you can afford it, the MK2 is now a better place to put your money. Not only that, but being a more technically advanced piece of kit, it should also allow you to create better sounding loops faster + encourage a smoother live performance too. Hardly something to complain about! Vital information if you’re looking to make a fair comparison and come to a n educated decision. The last thing you want is to get the wrong impression of the MK2, only to be disappointed when it turns up on your doorstep. So with that in mind, here’s a speedy rundown of what you can expect from the Boss RC 505 MK2 loop station… Key details