BOSS RC-5 Loop Station — modern, compact looper with first-class sound quality, 99 phrase memories, 57 rhythms and optional MIDI control. Perfect for guitar, bass, electroacoustic

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To curate our list of top looper pedals, we've meticulously researched and tested a variety of loopers to find the ones that deliver the ultimate looping experience with style and flair. We combine our real-world experience, meticulous research, and insightful discussions with our editorial team to put together the best looper pedals available today. Whether you have a need for all of these extra inputs/outputs is up to you. The main point I’m making is that you should ignore the model number and focus on what features are important to you. Live use: some pedals are easier to use in live performances than others. You probably don’t want to need to bend down to adjust your pedals in a performance. Buying an external footswitch to add to your RC-3 might give you enough control over your loop that you don’t need to consider the RC-30. Evaluation Software. This EULA does not license use of Software for evaluation purposes (“Evaluation Software”) except to the extent these terms may be invoked by the separate license terms and conditions accompanying that Evaluation Software.

While it may cost more to have two separate pedals instead of the RC-10R, you will end up with a far better rig suitable for performances. Like many other reviewers, my only prior experience with a looper has been with the RC-1. It is a very good pedal and I highly recommend it as a starter pedal and/or for the loop-curious who aren't sure if a loop station is what they need. If you’re planning on using the loop station for live performances, then I also recommend using the power supply. This will ensure that your loop station doesn’t run out of power in the middle of a performance, and is also convenient for powering your other pedals. I recommend starting with short, simple chord rhythms or a simple arpeggio and getting the hang of timing your footswitches right. You could also hit the footswitch and then count to four afterward.

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You can record different chord progressions and practice improvising over them and have them ready at every practice session. As a matter of fact, I’m still playing around with simple loops at the moment. Overdubs are something I’m not super confident with, even though I use this thing all of the time. It is also possible to connect two RC-5s to each other, if you, for example, want to record several instruments simultaneously, using only one Loop Station as a controller. PC Connection and Documentation

Watch the volume though because it can actually be quite loud. If you press the footswitch with the drums on, it would record your loop, but you can choose to turn the drums on and off. I’ll cover changing the tempo and drum kits next. 7) How to Change the Tempo on the Boss RC-5 K. Modify or create derivative works based upon the Software, or decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the Software, in whole or in part; The best looper pedal depends on what you want from it. There is a big difference between many of the Loop Stations covered in this guide.Having a way to see exactly what is happening with your looper pedal is a great advantage. Who is the RC-1 for? The RC-30 also has inbuilt effects, which can be fun for a while, but most guitarists aren’t likely to use them. The main benefits to the RC-30 is the ability to save up to 99 loops and the control you have over every aspect of the loop. Choosing between the RC-3 and the RC-30

The TC Electronic Ditto X2 is still incredibly popular as an entry-level looper pedal, and the truism with groceries applies to TC's looper line: if you go one above the cheapest, you get the best value. Both pedals make use of one footswitch and one level knob. The Ditto Looper is mono while the RC-3 supports mono or stereo inputs and outputs. If you use stereo pedals or plan on using them in the future, this is a great feature to have. If you’re in the process of crafting a tone, putting a looper at the very beginning of your chain (directly connected to your guitar) is a great way to modify the rest of your pedalboard while having a constant reference melody/riff. 2) How to Power the Loop StationThe RC-5 is the same size as the two above pedals, but you’ll instantly notice a big change with the pedal’s interface as shown below. You’re able to connect up to two more expression pedals, so if you feel you need control over more than one parameter at a time, you can expand the control. A cool feature that not a lot of people know about too is that you can tap the tempo button according to the BPM that you want to set it at. For instance, if you tap the button at 120 BPM, the RC-5 Loop station will set the BPM to 120. Pros: The Boss RC-5 Loop Station has excellent sound quality, tons of recording time, plenty of features and a streamlined interface.