Detail 01
Two loop tracks
Tracks can be used independently for song-style composition or combined for multi-track textures.
Product detailSKU #1500000332624
BOSSRC-500 Loop Station Effects Pedal - Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
RC-500 is a two-track Loop Station for building layered performances and real-time compositions with instruments and a microphone. Mono or stereo instruments connect alongside a dedicated XLR mic input with phantom power, and the two tracks can run independently or together. Hands-on track faders, a mic-level knob, and three onboard footswitches keep recording and playback control within reach. Its 99 memories retain loop audio, rhythm and kit choices, audio settings, and control assignments for recallable setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building song-style arrangements by running the two loop tracks independently during a performance.
- Looping instruments and a microphone through mono/stereo inputs and the dedicated XLR mic input.
- Synchronizing a looping rig with MIDI switchers, foot controllers, drum machines, or DAWs.
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.
Detail 02
13 hours of stereo recording
It provides up to 13 hours of stereo loop recording time.
Detail 03
99 phrase memories
Memories retain loops along with rhythm, kit, audio, and control-assignment settings.
Detail 04
57 rhythms and 16 drum kits
Rhythm accompaniment includes 57 presets with 16 kit options.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The dedicated XLR mic input can provide phantom power when needed.
- 02Up to two external footswitches or one expression pedal can be connected.
- 03MIDI I/O is on TRS jacks.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can RC-500 loop a microphone and instrument together?
Yes. It has mono/stereo instrument inputs and a dedicated XLR microphone input, with phantom power available when needed.
02Can the two tracks be used separately?
Yes. They can operate independently for song-style composition or together for layered textures.
03What is saved in a phrase memory?
A phrase memory stores loop audio, rhythm and kit selections, audio settings, and control assignments.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
