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RC-505

Loop Station

Hands-On Looper for Modern Performers

Beatboxers, singers, and club

performers, your Loop Station has

arrived—introducing the RC-505, a

unique and powerful live performance

tool that’s perfect for next-generation

loop artists. In a compact tabletop

device, you have easy ngertip control

of ve stereo phrase tracks and various

loop playback behaviors, plus INPUT

FX and TRACK FX that deliver a wide

range of real-time processing options

for dynamic, expressive sound creation.

Just plug in a mic, instrument, or

other audio source, and then ride the

intuitive panel controls to build and mix

some amazing loops! The RC-505 also

supports computer integration via USB and operation with external pedals and MIDI, opening a

world of advanced looping possibilities for all types of musicians.

Tabletop Loop Station that can be operated with the hands,

perfect for beatboxers, vocalists, and club performers

Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks, with dedicated controls

and independent volume faders

Wide range of Input FX and Track FX for processing loops,

including DJ and sampler-style e󱐯ects

Independent play mode and tempo sync settings enable

a exible combination of track behaviors and advanced

performance options

99 phrase memories, each containing ve phrase tracks, custom

e󱐯ects/playback settings, and more

85 onboard rhythm patterns, including odd-measure beats

External control via MIDI and optional footswitches or expression

pedal

USB for phrase import/export with computers; USB audio/MIDI

functionality for integration with DAW software

XLR mic input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument

inputs, and stereo AUX input

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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RC-505 Loop Station Hands-On Looper for Modern Performers Beatboxers, singers, and club performers, your Loop Station has arrived—introducing the RC-505, a unique and powerful live performance tool that’s perfect for next-generation loop artists. In a compact tabletop device, you have easy fingertip control of five stereo phrase tracks and various loop playback behaviors, plus INPUT FX and TRACK FX that deliver a wide range of real-time processing options for dynamic, expressive sound creation.
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RC-505 Loop Station Gallery Five Stereo Tracks with Dedicated Controls The RC-505 features five stereo phrase tracks that can play simultaneously, the most yet in a BOSS Loop Station. Independent record/overdub/play and stop buttons for each track let you capture and control loop performances with your fingertips, and dedicated volume faders allow you to mix loop levels on the fly. Each track can have its own playback mode (multi, single, one-shot, reverse, etc.
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RC-505 Loop Station Audio Inputs and USB The RC-505 is outfitted with a number of simultaneous inputs, allowing you to capture and mix a variety of different audio sources as you build loops. There’s an XLR microphone jack with phantom power, mono/stereo ¼-inch inputs for guitars, synths, or other instruments, and an AUX mini-jack for connecting a music player, smart phone, or other stereo device.
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RC-505 Loop Station RC-505 Specifications - Nominal Input Level INPUT MIC (variable): -40 dBu (typ.), -10 dBu (max) INPUT INST (variable): -10 dBu (typ.), +4 dBu (max) INPUT AUX: -20 dBu - Input Impedance INPUT MIC: 4 k ohms INPUT INST: 200 k ohms INPUT AUX: 22 k ohms - Nominal Output Level LINE OUT: -10 dBu - Output Impedance LINE OUT: 2 k ohms - Recommended Load Impedance LINE OUT: 10 k ohms or greater - Recording/Playback Maximum Recording Time: Approx.