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RC-300 Loop Station: Performance #1

RC-300 Loop Station: Performance #1

RC-300 Loop Station: Performance #2

RC-300 Loop Station: Performance #2

BOSS RC-300 Rico Loop NAMM 2012 Dem

BOSS RC-300 Rico Loop NAMM 2012 Dem

Description

With loop mania sweeping the globe, BOSS proudly announces the most powerful Loop Station ever brought to the market-the RC-300. The new flagship looper features three synchronized stereo tracks with dedicated volume knobs and transport-control footswitches for each track. It's also equipped with pro effects, a master Expression pedal, and a deluxe, ultra-wide control panel for the ultimate in live-performance manipulation. Plug in your guitar, bass, keyboard, or instrument of choice and create amazing loops in real time. An XLR input is also provided, complete with phantom power, so singers, percussionists, violinists, beatboxers, or anyone with a mic'd instrument can get in on the act, too. The RC-300 lets you record for up to three hours directly to its internal memory, adding effects as you go. The USB port lets you save your loops externally, as well as import/export WAV files. Step into the most powerful and inspiring Loop Station in BOSS history.

Triple Stereo Loops
Create, stack, and manipulate multi-layered loops with the RC-300's three stereo tracks-each track being independently controllable. The "Auto Recording" feature starts recording the moment you begin playing your instrument, or as soon as you start a connected audio player. Count-In mode gives you one-bar of rhythm before recording starts. You can Undo/Redo as you go. The sky's the limit with three hours of recording time!

Expanded pedal board
The RC-300's ultra-wide pedal board is equipped with an Expression pedal (which can be assigned to a variety of parameters) and enlarged footswitches for controlling REC/PLAY and STOP for each track. There's also a master ALL START/STOP footswitch onboard. Additionally, three independent faders provide immediate control of each track's output volume. And if that's not enough control under your hands and feet, you can also connect external Expression pedals and footswitches (sold separately).

Onboard FX
Process your tracks and external-input signals with the RC-300's expressive onboard effects, including Transpose, Flanger, Phaser, Modulator, vocal effects, and more. A dedicated LOOP FX footswitch is provided for instant activation of the onboard effects. Control the effects parameters in real time with the Expression pedal for hands-free creativity onstage. You can apply the effects to any single track as well as to the entire mix, expanding your creativity and musical expression.

Rhythm Guide and Preloaded Audio
To keep your loops tight and in time, you can play along with one of the cool rhythm patterns in the RC-300's onboard library as you record; the Loop Quantize feature helps you having your recordings looped in time. Dozens of rhythm types are onboard, including rock, pop, shuffle, Latin, and more. A dedicated knob lets you adjust the volume of the rhythm, and you can set the tempo incrementally or via tap tempo. You can also specify the time signature. When you save a phrase, the rhythm type and time signature will also be saved. To get you up and running right away, the RC-300 comes preloaded with audio backing tracks (including bass tracks, piano tracks, etc.) for instant play-along performance and fun.

USB Connectivity
Connect the RC-300 to your computer via a standard USB cable, and back up your phrases externally for safekeeping. You can import and export WAV files between your computer and the RC-300; 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV files of up to 1.7GB in size can be imported.

AUX Input
In addition to recording your instrument performances and turning them into playable loops, you can record other external stereo audio sources via the AUX IN. Sounds from a digital-audio player or other device connected to the AUX input can easily be recorded and added to your loop performance.
BOSS RC-300 Loop Station
BOSS RC-300 Loop Station
BOSS RC-300 Loop Station

Features

  • Three stereo tracks with dedicated footswitches and controls for each
  • Dedicated fader per track
  • Expression pedal for effects control in real time
  • Up to three hours of internal recording and 99 onboard memories
  • 16 onboard effects optimized for looping
  • XLR Microphone input with phantom power
  • USB storage; import/export WAV files

Reviews

4.31

16 Reviews

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Good but could be better

I just upgraded from a boss 20xl because I wanted a multiple track looper. It's surely an improvement, but came with disappointments. Pros: None of the below were features of my Boss 20-xl Lots of recording time (3 hours!) tons of banks you can record to (perfect for tons of song ideas, variations of those ideas, etc..) 3 separate tracks that can be turned on /off individually during performance (what I was looking for, but not enough) you can set/change an accurate BPM (great) stereo in /out (awesome) cd quality sound (much better than 20xl) Cons: Only 3 tracks (I'm one short for every song, it's really annoying. I don't use the built in rhythms because they're good for sketching out ideas, but I don't find them useable for a live show). So that means I'm making my own beats which take up one track, i'm left with only 2. Ideally I could change the beat throughout the song as well so I'm not stuck with the same beat the whole time through, but that would take up 2 tracks and I'd be left with only 1 to work with. I'm constantly compromising. If only it had another track or 2.) Major bummer for me. Works as a midi master but not slave. Major bummer. This means I can't free up one of the tracks by having a drum machine running separately that's hooked up to midi and setting the tempo for the looper. it has to be the other way around which is cumbersome to set up and counter-intuitive for live shows. The built in beats are decent for reference/ songwriting, but not cool enough for a live show. I miss the simple but heavy metronome sounds on my 20xl. The built in effects are kinda fun to have but not that useful. You can't hear them as you're recording, just once you play back the loop, as far as I see so far. Also for live impromptu stuff, you're not going to want to go through that menu to do what you want to do. I'm sticking with my external pedals, so that expression pedal is just taking up space I'd prefer to be used for a 4th track. With the 20xl you could kinda get a few more tracks by using the different banks to play pre-recorded parts and switch back and forth to make verses/choruses that way. not ideal but handy. with the rc-300 there is a few seconds of pause/silence when you turn the knob to access another bank, and that renders this technique useless. That was a bummer too. Overall I'm happy, and it's improved my set for sure. but because it only houses 3 tracks, and for the price I'd like at least 4, and because it's limiting now that i'm learning midi, I'm considering the electro harmonic 2880 (and dealing with it's only con--little storage space if you're not switching out cards between songs live- but it has 4 tracks and midi slave as well as master, along with same cd quality sound, stereo, and more outputs than the boss). Or just learning ableton. I'd recommend, but be aware of the features you may be expecting but aren't' going to get with the boss RC-300. Only 3 tracks, can't slave it to the clock of another midi-device, silence switching from bank to bank. You'll enjoy all the storage space, the couple of extra tracks, and the stereo sound option.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

More than I needed, got hosed selling it back.

It's a lot of looper, more than I needed at the time. Big too. Like another wing of your pedalboard big. Really makes you tap dance. Too much for me. Anyway...Because it was a lot of money new and was still in like new condition, it should be worth a bit, right? Not here. The price was disappointing to even their employees. They suggested selling it somewhere else, repeatedly. They had time because this process took forever. Each time though I insisted we press on. I should have listened. But I had been there for at least an hour by then. It was like buying a car, and I fell into time/cost sunk thinking and let them have it for less than a new rc3 at the time. At least I could see on their faces that the employees had genuine empathy for the flogging I was taking at their own hands. Maybe you should shop somewhere else, definitely sell. I will.

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  1. Home Studio5
  2. Performances4
  3. Amateur Recording2
  4. Outdoor Events / Games2
  5. Professional Recording1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound Quality5
  2. Good Selection Of Effects4
  3. Responsive4
  4. Versatile4
  5. User Friendly1
  • More than I needed, got hosed selling it back.

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byErik

    fromMesa, AZ

    It's a lot of looper, more than I needed at the time. Big too. Like another wing of your pedalboard big. Really makes you tap dance. Too much for me. Anyway...Because it was a lot of money new and was still in like new condition, it should be worth a bit, right? Not here. The price was disappointing to even their employees. They suggested selling it somewhere else, repeatedly. They had time because this process took forever. Each time though I insisted we press on. I should have listened. But I had been there for at least an hour by then. It was like buying a car, and I fell into time/cost sunk thinking and let them have it for less than a new rc3 at the time. At least I could see on their faces that the employees had genuine empathy for the flogging I was taking at their own hands. Maybe you should shop somewhere else, definitely sell. I will.

  • Fantastic

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    bySam

    fromRockwell City, Iowa

    One man band

  • this thing is just amazing

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byjustin84119

    fromsalt lake city Utah

    This is a fun new tool for me to use, it's fairly easy to start up if you have a little experience with loop pedals and the quality is top notch.

  • Driver Trouble

    3

    submitted6 years ago

    byBig Looper

    fromFlorida

    The Windows 10 driver will not load on to my computer. The Boss techs are all at NAMM, so they aren't responding to this issue. I had a RC-3 before and it loaded right up. I don't know what's wrong. Now I'm waiting for a tech to respond to my email. Very frustrating.

  • Loop Station is Amazing

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byR-Dub

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    The RC-300 Loop Station is by far my favorite piece of musical equipment I have ever owned. I only play open mic nights for the time being, but even for that it has opened me up to a whole new world of possibilities. There is a lot to it but there are enough YouTube videos out there to figure it out. It took me about a week to get it all figured out and now it is very intuitive.

  • Flagship Loopstation from Boss!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byRICHARD

    fromUndisclosed

    Beyond Cool! It takes a learning curve but it already makes me sound better! Lol! Best Looper on the market!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked bySchpammer

    fromSuperior, WI

    Does this product come with everything a new RC-300 comes with?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes
  • asked byRose

    fromSt. Paul

    If I want to perform live with this, do I need an amplifier?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This would need to be connected to an amp or PA in order to be used in a live setting.
  • asked byLu

    fromMilford Ma

    What size and weight does it have it?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Weight 10.78 pounds Product Dimensions 26 x 12.8 x 6.5 inches
  • asked byBen

    fromAustin, Texas

    Does this looper have a built in stomp for Wah that can be controlled with expression pedal? Specs I'm looking for: Looper Expression pedal Drum effects Wah stomp Distortion stomp Delay/reverb stomp Best, Ben

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it does.
  • asked byBrian

    fromNew Jersey

    Do you still need effect pedals with this product? And if so which effect pedal product would be best?

    Open Reply - Charles
    This loop station has onboard effects like Transpose, Flanger, Phaser, Modulator, vocal effects, and more.
    Open Reply - Charles
    This loop station has onboard effects like Transpose, Flanger, Phaser, Modulator, vocal effects, and more.