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Packed with inspiring tools for on-the-spot music creation, the BOSS RC-505mkII brings next-generation power and flexibility to the world’s most popular tabletop looper. Elevate your performances with five stereo tracks and four simultaneous Input FX and Track FX, and soar even further with customizable buttons, expanded I/O, increased mixing control and other enhancements requested by longtime RC-505 users. Built for free-flowing expression on stage and in the studio, the RC-505mkII is a dream machine for beatboxers, vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and other fearless looping artists.
BOSS RC-505mkII Tabletop Loop Station Black
BOSS RC-505mkII Tabletop Loop Station Black
BOSS RC-505mkII Tabletop Loop Station Black

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  • An industry-standard tabletop looper, updated and enhanced
  • Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing 
  • Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks with dedicated controls and independent volume faders
  • Input FX and Track FX sections, each with four simultaneous effects and four quick-access banks 
  • Customizable FX and Track buttons for each phrase track
  • Massive onboard effects selection with 49 Input FX types and 53 Track FX types, including new Harmony, Electric FX and many others 
  • Ultradurable faders with longer throw for more precise adjustment
  • Mark Back function provides enhanced undo/redo flexibility while performing
  • Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power, two stereo line input pairs and three stereo line output pairs
  • 99 memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects and playback settings, control assignments and more
  • Synchronize your loops with over 200 onboard rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits
  • Deep MIDI control support
  • Two external control jacks, each with support for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal 
  • USB for data backup, phrase import/export with BOSS Tone Studio and pattern import with the RC Rhythm Converter

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  • Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz
  • AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
  • Processing: 32-bit floating point
    • Recording/Playback
    • Number of Tracks: 5
    • Data Format: WAV (44.1kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)
    • Maximum Recording Time: approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), approx.13 hours (total of all memories)
    • Rhythm Type: 200 types or greater
    • Rhythm Kit: 16 types
    Effects
    • INPUT FX: 49 types
    • TRACK FX: 53 types
    • MASTER FX: 2 types
    • Memory: 99
    • Display: Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots, backlit LCD)
    Connectors
    • MIC IN 1, 2 jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48V, 10 mA Max
    • INST IN 1, 2 jacks, MAIN OUT jacks, SUB OUT 1, 2 jacks: 1/4" phone type
    • PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
    • CTL1,2/EXP1 jack, CTL3,4/EXP2 jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
    • USB port: USB B type
    • MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
    • DC IN jack
    • Power Supply: AC adaptor
    Current Draw
    • 1.0A (with phantom power)
    • .9A (without phantom power)
    • Dimensions (WxDxH): 16-9/16" x 9-1/4" x 2-11/16"
    • Weight: 4 lb.

    collapse expand iconWarranty

    Boss pedals - 5 year parts warranty
    90 day labor warranty.
    1 year warranty - Multitracks, Jamstations, etc.
    Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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    3.75

    4 Reviews

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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    Best Uses
    1. Performances2
    2. Amateur Recording1
    3. Home Studio1
    4. Outdoor Events / Games1
    5. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing1
    Cons
    1. Difficult To Use2
    2. Not Durable1
    3. Buggy at the moment1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced3
    2. Novice1
    Pros
    1. Versatile4
    2. Professional Functions3
    3. Easy To Use2
    4. Good Power Output2
    5. Good Audio1

    Reviewed by 4 customers

    • Picked by dj friend

      5

      submitteda year ago

      byalan m in Portlandia

      fromPortlandia

      Bought this for my friend ez, who is a dj for Her to produce Her content. This has been discussed for a year and as a parting gift as She is moving onto some family responsibilities I asked Her if She wanted it and so this is to work with Her XDJ XZ. She recommended it to me too

    • Doesn't come with a manual

      3

      submitted3 years ago

      byTroy

      fromDallas, TX

      Yeah I know there's a full manual online, but the included starter "manual" in the box doesn't have that info and it should. Especially in this price range.

    • For its price the device feels cheaply made

      3

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted3 years ago

      byMdii

      fromChicago

      Feels cheap for its price and has an LCD display for some reason. The effects and sounds are clear and is very different from the last one

    • New Device

      4

      submitted3 years ago

      byOrion

      fromAurora, Co

      I had gotten my first RC-505 mk2 in December and I so happened to get unlucky and got a defective one but from what I've seen overall about the loop it's seems to have some pretty crazy bugs. I suggest that if you buy it that you should wait a little longer until more updates roll out.

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    • submitted6 months ago

      asked byZoya

      fromNY

      Hi, I would like to know the power voltage for this item RC-505mk|| Tabletop loop station. Does the adapter support 220V? Is it a universal adapter as I will be using it in Eqypt.

      Hi, I would like to know the power voltage for this item RC-505mk|| Tabletop loop station. Does the adapter support 220V? Is it a universal adapter as I will be using it in Eqypt.

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      It's only 120 v.

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked byPk

      fromStaten Island ny

      Does firmware need to be updated out of box ?

      Does firmware need to be updated out of box ?

      Open Reply - Beau
      The firmware does not need to be updated out of the box.