
Roland RC-500 Boss Loop Station Looper Pedal

The Boss RC-500 Loop Station delivers high-resolution 32-bit recording, dual stereo tracks, built-in rhythms, and MIDI connectivity for professional looping.

Product Description
The Boss RC-500 Loop Station is a powerful, dual-track looper that offers high-resolution 32-bit stereo recording for pristine sound quality. With two synchronized stereo tracks, it enables seamless multi-layered looping, making it ideal for musicians, songwriters, and performers.
The RC-500 features onboard drum patterns with 16 kits and 57 rhythm styles, ensuring a built-in rhythmic backbone for performances. MIDI connectivity allows for external synchronization, and the USB port enables loop import/export for unlimited creative expansion. The color LCD screen provides real-time feedback, making navigation simple and efficient.
Designed for live performance and studio creativity, the RC-500’s advanced looping engine ensures crystal-clear sound and reliable operation. Whether you’re creating complex arrangements, layering textures, or adding rhythmic loops, this pedal is a must-have for serious musicians.
- Advanced Two-Track Looper: Onboard mixing and deep control options for versatile performances.
- High-Quality Sound Processing: 32-bit AD/DA and floating-point processing for superior audio clarity.
- Extended Recording Time: Stereo looper engine with up to 13 hours of recording.
- Versatile Connectivity: Mono/stereo inputs, independent XLR mic input with phantom power.
- Dynamic Loop Effects: Reverse function and Loop FX (repeat, scatter, shift, vinyl flick).
- Integrated Rhythms: 16 drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations.
- Expandable Control & Storage: Supports MIDI, external footswitches, and USB backup for WAV loops.
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Product Specifications
Features | |
Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz |
AD/DA Conversion | 32 bits |
Processing | 32-bit floating point |
Recording/Playback | Number of Track: 2Data 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 Type | 57 Patterns x 2 Variations |
Rhythm Kit | 16 types |
Effect | LOOP FX (only for loop tracks)Type: BEAT REPEAT, BEAT SHIFT, BEAT SCATTER, VINYL FLICKReverb (only for rhythm part) |
Memory | 99 |
Nominal Input Level | MIC IN:-40 dBu (variable)INST IN A/MONO?B: -10 dBu |
Maximum Input Level | MIC IN:+8 dBuINST IN A/MONO, B: +8 dBu |
Input Impedance | MIC IN: 4 k ohmsINST IN A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm |
Nominal Output Level | OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu |
Maximum Output Level | OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8 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 | REC/PLAY switch, STOP switch, TRACK SELECT switch, MEMORY/VALUE knob, MIC LEVEL knob, TRACK 1 slider, TRACK 2 slider, TRACK 1 EDIT button, TRACK 2 EDIT button, RHYTHM TEMPO button, RHYTHM ON/OFF button, MEMORY button, MENU button, EXIT button, ENTER butto |
Display | Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD) |
Connectors | INST IN A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone typeMIC IN jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA MaxOUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone typeCTL 1,2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone typeUSB port: USB micro B typeMIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo m |
Power Supply | Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately) |
Current Draw | 330 mA (with phantom power)240 mA (without phantom power) |
Expected battery life under continuous use | Alkaline: Approx. 3.5 hours (without phantom power)Approx. 2 hours (with phantom power)*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. |
Accessories | Owner's manual |
Accessories | Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information") |
Accessories | Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 |
Accessories | Rubber foot x 4 |
Options (sold separately) | AC adaptor: PSA-S seriesFootswitch: FS-5UDual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535 |