Boss RC20 Loop Factory Pedal with 5 Minutes Sampling Time

Guide Click and Loop Quantize functions. Realtime Tempo Change. Overdub. 5 min. 30 seconds total sampling time.

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Explore the expressive options of sound-on-sound performance by layering your own phrases to create a massive "one-person band" experience. Stack as many layers as you like until you fill up the 16 minutes of ample recording space. Learn More...

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"A brilliant floor mini-studio for loops, overdubs and infi"

Feature:
I like the way it works, although like some others I think a bigger box could have been built with more pedals, to do reversing etc, and from one memory to another. But as it isthis unit is extremely good, amazingly versatile and gives the player immense possibilities. You need to practise, for sure, but as as an extension to an instrument it's far more versatile than most effects: I mean the double tracking possibilities, the backwards sounds, the ability to erase by pedal and do something else on the move is great. And to learn tunes, solos etc, over chords, what could be simpler... I wish it had a volume pedal built in, switchable from either loop or live sound.

Quality:
Can't fault the build quality.It feels solid and works well, but it's still new. I have every hope it'll last, and judging by the 3-year warranty, so do the Boss people.

Value:
In England we pay in pounds what you Americans pay in dollars, i.e. approaching twice as much. So, it's expensive here, but a good product I think. I think British importers don't try hard to be competitive.

Desirability:
It looks good, understated, and certainly more professional and serious than some makers' retro style effects (which I don't like the appearance of) that look like toys or pressed tin robots from a bygone age. But then there are guitars and gizmos for every taste.

Sound:
The sound is excellent, instrument-wise - haven't tried vocals - and what comes out is what goes in. There is a seamless loop,unlike a Zoom 707II I bought (and returned) because every loop had a giant crackle at the 'seam'.

Support:
Can't say about Boss. The fellow in the shop/dealership was extremely helpful, explained it thoroughly, answered questions. I felt I was in good hands and well, we'll see if I need them.

Overall:
I like it and hope it'll keep on going. If a much more comprehensive device appears, with multi-loop possibilities, I might be tempted, but I like the simplicity and versatility of this loop station. But then I like just the guitar and amp and not a pedalboard with dozens of knobs, several pedals and infinite parameters.

Submitted: 5/12/2004

Style of Music: jazz ,latin, celtic, alternative, ambient

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Top notch- Buy it if you can . . ."

An invaluable practice tool, a godsend for one guitar bands who want to fill out their sound, and capable of producing Frippertronic-like insanity- what more do you need? The drum sound on the guide track is horrible though, and another footswitch would've been nice, but those are minor complaints. The recorded loop sounds (almost) identical to your live sound and the auto-start and quantize features are nice for people who need a little help with their timing. The amount of total recording time is huge as well- 5min 30sec, available to spread across ten save spots. Buy this pedal if you are at all interested in looping.

Submitted: 2/8/2003

Style of Music: Classic/Psychedelic RocK

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The RC-20 Loop Station is the answer to many live performers' dreams - a compact phrase recording and sampling pedal that's actually easy to use! A long sampling time of up to 5 min. 30 seconds, helpful Guide Click and Loop Quantize functions, Realtime Tempo Change, and hands-free control make the RC-20 a "must-own" pedal for guitarists, bassists, and other musicians looking to create and play back loops "on the fly."

Features:
Phrase Recording/Sampling pedal designed for performers who want to create and play back loops during live performances

Guide Click and Loop Quantize functions for quick, easy creation of perfect loops using footpedals

Realtime Tempo Change function allows for changing recorded samples' tempo without changing pitch

Overdub function allows for creation of "sound-on-sound" loops

5 min. 30 seconds total sampling time

Stores up to 10 looped phrases and 1 "one-shot" phrase, even after power-off

Mic input, Instrument input and Auxiliary input for sampling vocals or pre-recorded audio; Mic and Instrument inputs can be used simultaneously

Auto Start lets users start sampling automatically with incoming audio

Reverse function creates reverse sample playback on the fly

Technical Info

Controls: REC/PLAY/OVERDUB PEDAL, STOP/TAP TEMPO PEDAL, INST Knob, MIC Knob, PHRASE SELECT SWITCH, GUIDE Knob, LEVEL Knob, REVERSE Switch, TAP TEMPO Switch, WRITE Switch, EXIT Switch, AUTO START Switch, MODE Switch

Indicators: POWER (can be used as battery checker), REC, PLAY, OVERDUB, PEAK, PHRASE USED, MEMORY FULL, LOOP QUANTIZE, TAP TEMPO, REVERSE, WRITE, EXIT, AUTO START, INST & MIC, NORMAL, CENTER CANCEL, FLAT AMP SIMULATE

Connectors: INST JACK, MIC JACK, AUX IN JACK, PHRASE SHIFT JACK, REVERSE JACK, OUTPUT JACK

Power Supply: DC 9V: Dry Battery (6 x Alkaline LR6 (AA) Type), AC Adapter (PSA Series: Optional)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 57 x 174 x 157mm (2-1/4 x 6-7/8 x 6-3/16 in.)
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