BOSS RC-1 Loop Station Pedal | Industry Standard Simple Looper for Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & More | 24-Segment LED Indicator | 12 Minutes of Record Time | Record, Playback, Overdub, Undo & Redo Loops

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Stereo inputs and outputs mean you can use this alongside stereo effects pedals or with synths, keyboards and other stereo instruments. Like the US government the Red Panda Tensor is always listening, so you can instantly rewind what you just played even if you’re not actively looping. With six tracks, up to six independent inputs and outputs, over 100 effects options, inbuilt rhythm patterns for every genre, a crystal clear LCD display and eye-catching RGB orb for loop guidance; the RC-600 is a must for loop performers who want to push the boundaries. As an example, while the Ditto looper was incredibly popular when it came out, it’s incredibly basic. With such a diverse selection of musicians using the wide range of BOSS Loop Stations, it’s fair to say that there is a BOSS Loop Station for everyone.

In overall, great and very easy to use looper for home practice, which can be extended for live situations with external footswitch. You could use this night after night at sweaty gigs and open mic nights for years without any fear of it going wrong or wearing out. The RC-30 also has inbuilt effects, which can be fun for a while, but most guitarists aren’t likely to use them.We will begin by going through the range of BOSS Loop Stations and discuss their unique features, so you can determine which Loop Station will be the perfect fit for you and your music. The list of effects hasn’t been released yet, so I will update this guide once I know exactly what the effects are. This elegant unit offers beauty, brains and braun; taking power, control and flexibility to levels never before seen in hardware loopers.

You’re unlikely to ever need to record a loop that long, so both pedals provide more than enough recording time. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation, selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems to ukuleles. Although the actual looper function is basic, the main selling point of the Trio+ is its super smart accompaniment features. If you only need the ability to record simple loops and you’re happy to control the loop with one footswitch (or connect an external footswitch for more control), then the RC-1 will be perfectly fine for those needs. While the RC-300 has been a favorite for a lot of looping performers, the RC-600 does pack in some serious improvements that may cause a lot of people to upgrade.With its 12 minutes of stereo recording time, the RC-1 has the most stereo recording time in its class. If that wasn't enough, it also features studio-quality effects and in-built rhythms, with 16 different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms. BOSS has a large range of guitar effects that could draw from, so hopefully, we will see a good range of guitar-based effects. The STOP and UNDO/REDO functions can be performed via double-tapping or holding the RC-1’s footswitch pad.

Featuring best-in-class 32-bit audio, the RC-5 can capture 13 hours of stereo loops with full audio fidelity – ensuring that your loops stay crystal clear even with multiple overdubs. The RC-600 offers options for tracks to route to any of the 4 sets of stereo outputs (MAIN / SUB 1 / SUB 2 / PHONES). All you need to do is press the pedal in time to what you are playing and you’re golden - if you can tap your foot in time, you can loop.

Say for example you want to record a clean guitar loop, then play over it with a distorted tone, then placing it in your effects loop will offer that functionality. The RC-3 is still a one-footswitch pedal, but the amount of features packed into the pedal is impressive. The 720 delivers – you guessed it – 720 seconds (aka 12 minutes) of looping, via two footswitches: the left handles looping, overdubbing and undo/redo, while the right starts/stops loops, and deals out nifty reverse or half-speed effects. Both footswitches feature momentary and latching operation, allowing you to do some of those glitchy, EDM-style effects and it’s incredibly ruggedly built, with top jacks that save you space on your pedalboard.