Detail 01
64 phrase memories in eight banks
Stored loop creations can be organized for access during performance.
Product detailSKU #1500000013735
BOSSRC-202 Loop Station Looper Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hands-on looping for performers who need to build and reshape parts without leaving the tabletop. The RC-202 supplies two stereo tracks, fingertip controls, animated status indicators, and 64 phrase memories arranged in eight banks. Four Input FX and four Track FX can run at the same time, with large knobs and dedicated buttons for adjustments during playback. Its mic, instrument, and aux inputs can all be used together, while MIDI, optional foot control, and USB extend the unit into laptop, keyboard, drum-machine, and performance workflows.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building evolving loop arrangements during club performance without stopping playback to save the current loop.
- Looping while hands are occupied with guitar, keyboards, or other instruments using foot control or MIDI.
- Capturing mic, instrument, and aux sources together while constructing layered stereo loops.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Performers who need more than two stereo loop tracks.
- Loop storage needs beyond 64 phrase memories.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Four Input FX and four Track FX simultaneously
Recording and playback can each have four effects active at once.
Detail 03
Up to two footswitches or one expression pedal
The external control jack accepts either arrangement.
Detail 04
USB audio/MIDI interface
It can integrate with music software for laptop performance, audio recording, and MIDI synchronization.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan around two stereo loop tracks and 64 phrase memories.
- 02External foot control requires separately connected footswitches or an expression pedal.
- 03Confirm your desired inputs: XLR mic, mono/stereo instrument, and stereo aux are provided.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I save a loop while it is playing?
Yes. Loops can be saved to the current phrase memory without stopping playback, allowing memory changes during performance.
02How many loop tracks does the RC-202 have?
It provides two stereo tracks.
03Can it synchronize with other gear?
Yes. MIDI supports control and synchronization with an RC-505, another RC-202, drum machines, and other devices.
04What can USB do?
USB can archive WAV loops, load phrases with backing tracks or sounds for triggering, and provide USB audio/MIDI interface functions.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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