Boss RC-2 Loop Station Pedal

Up to 16 minutes of record time. Loop Quantize. Undo/Redo function. 11 phrases can be stored and recalled.

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Boss RC-2 Loop Station Pedal reviews

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

 

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

"This is awesome"

Feature:
Just the pedal and a battery. Make this clear - This pedal does EXACTLY what the RC-20XL does EXCEPT reverse. I gave it a 9 because i personally like the reverse effect a lot, but i can get a delay for that. besides, on the RC-20XL you have to reach down and push a button to reverse it. With the external jack on the RC-2, you can actually plug in TWO footswitches, allowing a taptempo/stop pedal (EXACTLY what the right pedal of the RC-20XL does)AND a switch between saved phrases.

Quality:
Its a metal Boss pedal - it will break you before you break it.

Value:
I think its an awesome pedal. I'll use it live for acoustic stuff, probably not the drum loops live, though. I think it will be very useful for recording on my computer, and definitely for writing songs. I think its VERY VERY beneficial when a musician can build an entire song on his own creativity instead of that of other musicians (make up all your own parts).

Desirability:
It's awesome, it looks cool, sounds great. Just put some time into it and it will do exactly what you want it to.

Sound:
Very clearly reproduces your instrument. I use this with an acoustic and with and electric. On my strat I found that by overdubbing with a different pickup selected i could much more clearly hear the different overdubs, giving my loops much more character. I havent recorded with it, but I just got home from playing a live show with it, and for just getting it at 9:30 last night, I picked it up pretty well. I use it with a Boss pedal tuner and analog delay.

Ease of Use:
I got it at 9:30 last night, played around with it till 11:50, and felt comfortable enough to play an acoustic show with it tonight. Take the time to read the manual and go through their little tutorials and you wont frustrate yourself trying to learn the tap/doubletap/hold controls of the stomp. The drum loops are obviously not like a real drummer, and probably get annoying when played over and over, but for practice theyre perfect for organizing your musical ideas.

Support:
Sure? It works great, so i havent used it. I'll probably register it, though.

Overall:
This is a great pedal, if you want to loop.

Submitted: 11/16/2006

Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Acoustic

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

"you have lost your mind if you let this pedal get away"

Feature:
no accessories came with it, looping is its most incredible feature, no least useful features, voice recognition would be a cool feature to have, an FS-5U is useful but not necessary to its functionality, I use all monster cables and only a couple of the roland cables that came with it

Quality:
boss pedals are incredible for their wear, I recently upgraded all my pedals and my old pedals from the early 80's, they looked and played as if they were brand new, every pedal I recently purchased were in fine factory condition, boss pedals are totally reliable, I baby my pedals so I won't ever need a back-up, road use depends on if you pack your stuff up or you have a disgruntled roadie, it will last as long as the electronics hold up

Value:
If you can scrounge up the price you will not be sorry

Desirability:
its appeal is its abilities, 16 minutes of looping is incredible in a single pedal, well color is totally personal it's not like you have a choice it is bright red like it or not but flames sure would be nice, I haven't had the time for years to put into being in a band and being able to jam once again is priceless, my boys and daughter are all just starting to learn to play drums, bass and guitar so it will keep me company for years to come

Sound:
the sound is incredible, sound quality matches exactly, it responds without error, the sound is as expressive as you want it to be it doesn't achieve its own sound, it is compatible with anyone's music style, some sounds are always better than others but that is personal preference, it sounds great with other pedals as I own 14 other boss pedals,you can't tell if it's live or the 16 minutes of recording, all boss pedals are being used with it, it is great all on its own

Ease of Use:
very easy to get great sounds if you take the time to read the instruction manual, sound modification is only done with tempos, absolutely sweatless to use with all my other boss pedals, there is definitely a learning curve, if you don't read the manual you will spend forever trying to figure it out, the manual is very clear, its ease of use with my guitars is totally painless

Support:
I've e-mailed questions on daisy chaining two bcb-60 boards together wondering if my preconceptions would work as desired and they e-mailed me back within two hours and they were very helpful, I've never had a warranty issue in all the years I've owned any of their pedals, no repairs have ever been needed on any of the pedals I've used from boss

Overall:
satisfaction could last decades like my previous pedals, replacement will only be when a better single looper made by boss is available, I only use boss and only use single pedals so there was no other choice for me, it is incredible in its versatility and its ease so it can't help but meet my musical goals, if stolen the thief probably would have any fingers to play guitar with when done so the point is moot, like the most is the ability to jam by myself once again

Submitted: 7/28/2007

Style of Music: Rock, heavy metal, christian

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Authentic Loop Station in a Stomp Box
No one creates Loop Stations like Boss. Already in heavy demand around the world are the twinsize Boss RC-20XL and the deluxe, extra-wide RC-50. Now comes an ultra-compact member of the RC family, the RC-2. Housed in a compact-pedal case, the RC-2 puts a surprising amount of features in a stompbox.

Features:
Up to 16 minutes of record time

Loop Quantize for perfect loop timing

Realistic Guide-Tone drum patterns built-in

Easy, logical overdubbing and navigation

Undo / Redo function

11 phrases can be stored and recalled

AUX input to capture phrases from external audio device

External pedal input (stop/tempo)

Record, Layer, Loop, & Store
The RC-2 can record and store up to 16 mono minutes of audio, either from your own instrument or other external input devices, such as MP3 players / recorders. Each of your layered loop creations can be stored to one of 11 internal patch preset locations.

Feature Rich
It records, layers, and loops, but the RC-2 also provides a wealth of other handy and powerful features, such as a jam-along Rhythm Guide, Auto Start, Tap Tempo, Loop Quantize, and Undo / Redo.

Friendly Operation
In traditional Boss fashion, the RC-2 benefits from a clean and friendly user interface. As powerful as this little Loop Station is, it's a dream to operate. Thanks to its clearly labeled buttons and knobs, the RC-2 puts everything directly under your fingertips, with no hidden menus or commands to impede the creative process.

Pedalboard Ready
Thousands of guitarists rely on Boss ultra convenient BCB-series pedalboards for organizing their effects pedals. Due to its standard compact-pedal shape and size, the RC-2 fits perfectly alongside other Boss pedals. Great for fast setup and convenient transportation.

Meet the Family
Thanks to the RC-2, there's now a Boss Loop Station for every size and budget. With the super-deluxe RC-50 at the top of the line, and the twin-size RC-20XL in the middle of the range, the RC-2 represents the most compact and affordable Loop Station.

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Loop Station power in a compact pedal! Record up to 16 minutes, store 11 loops. Tap tempo, built-in drum patterns, plus loop quantizing. Aux and external stop/tempo pedal inputs.

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