Boss RC-20XL Loop Station Pedal with 16-Minute Sampling

16 minutes of recording space

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85 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

8 People wrote reviews

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

"It's OK..."

Feature:
It's easy to set up and play. The selection knob was a pain though for live use. I'd like to see Boss re-release this pedal with a digital display, since you're able to switch patches with an external pedal.

Quality:
one BIG omission by Boss that needs to be addressed. When you use an effects chain or A/B switch BEFORE this loop pedal, the RC20XL tends to mute itself--the only fix is to reset the pedal by unplugging it. Unacceptable for any live use. Another issue is the battery feature. Although it takes batteries, they start to wane after about an hour of steady use. Why not just skip the battery feature and include a power supply?

Value:
I was not that impressed after buying it.

Desirability:
This pedal would be fine for a solo artist with a simple setup IMO.

Sound:
It's a digital loop pedal - there's no change in tone or sound. The reverse feature is way cool though.

Ease of Use:
Not that great. I still had to refer to the manual after a week of using it.

Support:
I returned this product a week after I bought it.

Overall:
I wanted this product when it was first released. After using it for a few days, I realized it's not right for my live acts where I use a variety of pedals and switches. I think I'll wait until the price drops or someone releases a better version.

Submitted: 11/5/2007

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

"Best looper ever."

Feature:
I only wish you could record 2 live loops at the same time.. hopefully they'll have a pedal for that soon. Otherwise, it's better than the Akai Headrush if you were thinking about that because you can look the mic as well.

Quality:
Very sturdy, very good quality. I don't see it breaking at all in the future.

Value:
Great product! I think it's well worth the money! I got it for $210 on Ebay.

Desirability:
I was so stoked to get this! Definitely happy I HAVE it now!

Sound:
Excellent sound.. reproduces with no sound loss in my opinion and I don't even have a good amp.. just a small microcube practice amp I've been playing it on.

Ease of Use:
Very easy.. not as complicated as you might think.

Support:
Haven't had to use it yet.

Overall:
Great product, does exactly what it's set out to do.. takes some practice but it's soooo fun! Hours will fly by being creative!

Submitted: 7/28/2006

Style of Music: Acoustic/Rock/Alternative

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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. Build the ultimate solo, and do it all live in real time with hands-free, footpedal-based operation! After you've dazzled the crowd with your layered masterpiece, bring it to a proper end with one of the three Stop options - immediate stop, end-of-phrase stop, or fade it out.

Whether for use onstage or at home, the new RC-20XL will add depth and excitement to your performances by allowing you to layer phrases in real time - as many stacks as you like until you fill up the 16 minutes of ample recording space on the RC-20XL. Explore the expressive options of sound-on-sound performance by layering your own phrases to create a massive "one-person band" experience. Build the ultimate solo, and do it all live in real time.

Features
Super long recording time: up to 16 minutes!

Save up to 11 loops at a time

Undo function makes it easy to create perfect loops

Built-in auto quantize for simple and accurate loop timing

Change loop tempo without changing pitch

Footswitchable loop select (with optional FS-5U/FS-6)

More, Better
The RC-20XL picks up where the popular RC-20 leaves off, as it offers more recording time and more features, but at the same affordable price as its predecessor. The RC-20XL inherits the same 'hands-free' pedal operation from the RC-20: Record, Play, and Overdub can be done with the left pedal - all the while your hands are free to play your instruments. But now you get approximately 16 minutes of recording time to capture and store loops or one-shot phrases (three times that of the RC-20), and you can work your way backward thanks to the new Undo function, a necessity when making mistakes during overdub.

Performance Tools
The RC-20XL has 11 memory tracks, in which you have the choice of storing either one-shot phrases or loop phrases. During your performance, you can switch between the tracks with an optional FS-6 Dual Footswitch, or two FS-5U footswitches (momentary-type). The Undo function can be a useful and musical function for erasing your previous phrase and instantly layering a new one. After you have dazzled your crowd, now its time to bring it to an end. The RC-20XL offers three stop options for this purpose. When you hit the pedal, you can either immediately stop the playback, let the phrase play until the end, or fade it out.

Technical Info

Nominal Input Level:
Inst: -20 dBu (variable)
Mic: -40 dBu (variable)
Aux In:-10 dBu

Input Impedance:
Inst: 1 M ohms
Mic: 1 k ohms
Aux In: 47 k ohms
Nominal Output Level

Output: -20 dBu

Output Impedance: 1 k ohms

Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater

Internal Memory: Recording time: 16 min.(max.)

Maximum number of saved phrases: 11 phrases (max.)

Connectors: Inst jack (1/4 in. phone type), Mic jack (1/4 in. phone type), Aux In jack (Stereo?miniature phone type), Phrase Shift jack (1/4 in. TRS phone type), Reverse jack?(1/4 in. phone type), Output jack (1/4 in. phone type), AC Adaptor jack
Power Supply

DC 9V: Dry battery (R6/LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA-series)

Current Draw: 120 mA (9 V max.)

Accessories: Owner's Manual, Dry battery (AA type) x 6, Sound Library for RC-20XL (Sample Phrase CD)

Options: AC Adaptor (PSA-series), Foot Switch (FS-5U)

Dimensions (W x D x H): 6-13/16 x 6-1/4 x 2-1/4 in. (173 x 158 x 57 mm)

Weight ( incl. batteries ): 1.2 kg (2 lbs. 11 oz.)

* 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Loops and layers up to 16 minutes, saves up to 11 loops, changes loop tempo without changing pitch, and much more!

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