Feature

●2 track looper with high sound quality, free scalability, and flexibility!


Description

2 track looper with top-notch sound quality, freedom of scalability, and high flexibility.

(High Quality Sound Quality)
AD/DA conversion 32-bit internal calculation 32-bit float processing for best-in-class sound. It also supports up to 13 hours of stereo recording, so you can capture your playtime without leaving much effort.

Versatile Routing and Mixing Functions
Equipped with mono/stereo input and output terminals and independent XLR microphone input with phantom power supply. Two tracks can alternate between Track1 and Track2 to allow songs to expand or play two tracks at the same time for a complex layer of sound. The LCD can change the color of the backlight according to play/record/overdub/stop, and you can check the status at a glance. Also, the track fader and microphone level can be adjusted directly while playing loop phrases for smooth operation.

3 foot switches on main body for easy control of recording/playing/stopping/switching tracks You can also increase up to 2 external foot switches, so you can assign functions freely to match your playing style.


Sound input and output and foot switch can be customized to suit the needs of the player. For example, you can record left and right input signals on separate tracks, or output guitar and vocal sound separately. Each foot switch can be customized to your liking, such as the built-in effects ON/OFF, and assign play/stop rhythm. Customized settings can be stored with phrases and can be recalled at any time.


With rhythm and LOOP FX, the RC-500 brings a dynamic groove to your performance. 16 drum kits combined with 57 preset rhythms of 2 variations, allowing you to build rhythm sound for a variety of styles. It can also be combined with LOOP FX such as REPEAT and SCATTER for a more dynamic live performance. Innovative reverse feature allows you to add a unique arrangement to your loop performance.

From Production to Practice, Performance:
The RC-500 is equipped with 99 memory so you can save your ideas on the go. The stored loop phrase can be backup via USB. You can also import it from a PC editor by using BOSS TONE STUDIO. The RC-500 is not only great for real-time loop performance, but also for practice, live background playback, jam sessions and more.

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■ Accessories: Instruction manual (English language not guaranteed): flyer, alkaline batteries (AA batteries) x 4, rubber feet x 4, **card, Roland user registration card.



From the Manufacturer



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2 track looper with top-notch sound quality, free-scalability and high flexibility

The RC-500 is a must have partner for guitarists, singer songwriters, and multi-players who want to take loop performance to a new level.Equipped with two loop tracks, microphone and stereo inputs, plus LOOP FX for a variety of rhythms and imagination.All of them are output with 32-bit high definition sound.You can also store the phrases you created in the built-in memory.It is also widely compatible with external controllers and MIDI controllers.Packed with next-generation looping capabilities, the RC-500 LOOP STATION provides artists with new ideas and allows them to perform better than your audio imagination.

Advanced 2-Track Looper AD/DA conversion, 32-bit internal calculation 32-bit float processing, high definition sound up to 13-hour stereo loop status and parameters display multi-color backlit LCD flexible setup with monaural/stereo input and output terminals with phantom power terminals. Varies in phrases Reverses and LOOP FX (REPEAT/SCATTER/SHIFT/VINYL FLICK) 16 drum kits with 2 variations, 57 preset rhythm external foot switches, expression pedals and MIDI control for space-saving stereo mini MIDI input/output terminals (using BMIDI-5-35 cable) memory can be stored up to 999 W via USB. 2 power supply system that can be used with AV loop material and an AC adapter that can be used with AA batteries.

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High Definition Sound Quality

AD/DA conversion 32-bit internal calculation 32-bit float processing for best-in-class sound.Even after the number of recordings, it will remain true to the original sound and clear sound.It also supports up to 13 hours of stereo recording, so you can capture your playings without leaving much effort.

Versatile routing and mixing functions

The RC-500 does not interfere with artists creations due to its rich input and output and reasonable interface.Equipped with mono/stereo input and output terminals and independent XLR microphone input with phantom power supply.Two tracks can alternate between Track1 and Track2 to allow songs to expand or play two tracks at the same time for a complex layer of sound.The LCD can change the color of the backlight according to play/record/overdub/stop, and you can check the status at a glance.Also, the track fader and microphone level can be adjusted directly while playing loop phrases for smooth operation.

Control your way you want

3 foot switches on main body for easy control of recording/playing/stopping/switching tracksYou can also add 2 external foot switches, so you can assign functions freely to match your playing style.Allows continuous parameter control when connection to Expression PedalIn addition, it is equipped with a space-saving TRS MIDI input and output that can be used with external MIDI equipment.It can be used in a variety of situations, such as tempo syncing with drum machines and DAWs.

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Customize your settings

Sound input and output and foot switch can be customized to suit the needs of the player.For example, you can record left and right input signals on separate tracks, or output guitar and vocal sound separately.Each foot switch can be customized to your liking, such as the built-in effects ON/OFF, and assign play/stop rhythm.Customized settings can be stored with phrases and can be recalled at any time.

Rhythm and LOOP FX that adds dynamics to performance.

With rhythm and LOOP FX, the RC-500 brings a dynamic groove to your performance.16 drum kits combined with 57 preset rhythms of 2 variations, allowing you to build rhythm sound for a variety of styles.It can also be combined with LOOP FX such as REPEAT and SCATTER for a more dynamic live performance.Innovative reverse feature allows you to add a unique arrangement to your loop performance.

From creation to practice to performance

The RC-500 is equipped with 99 memory so you can save your ideas on the go.The stored loop phrase can be backup via USB.You can also import it from a PC editor by using BOSS TONE STUDIO.The RC-500 is not only great for real-time loop performance, but also for practice, live background playback, jam sessions and more.