The BOSS RC-505 Mk 2 is an upgraded and enhanced industry-standard tabletop looper. It's a powerhouse for on-the-spot music creation, bringing next-generation power and flexibility to musicians. With five stereo tracks and four simultaneous Input FX and Track FX, you can elevate your performances. Customizable buttons, expanded I/O, and increased mixing control offer even more possibilities, as requested by long - time RC - 505 users. This loop station is perfect for beatboxers, vocalists, multi - instrumentalists, and other looping artists, whether on stage or in the studio. Features include class - leading sound quality with 32 - bit AD/DA and 32 - bit floating - point processing. There are five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks with dedicated controls and independent volume faders. The Input FX and Track FX sections each have four simultaneous effects and four quick - access banks. You can customize FX and Track buttons for each phrase track. There's a massive onboard effects selection with 49 Input FX types and 53 Track FX types, including new Harmony and Electric FX. New ultra - durable faders with longer throw allow for more precise adjustment. The newly added Mark Back function enhances undo/redo flexibility during performances. It has two XLR mic inputs with phantom power, two stereo line input pairs, and three stereo line output pairs. There are 99 memories, each storing five phrase tracks, custom effects, playback settings, and control assignments. You can synchronize your loops with over 200 onboard rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits. It also offers deep MIDI control support, two external control jacks for footswitches or expression pedals, and USB for data backup, phrase import/export with BOSS Tone Studio, and pattern import with the RC Rhythm Converter.
Using the BOSS RC - 505 Mk 2 is a breeze. First, connect your instruments or mics to the appropriate input jacks. You can use the XLR mic inputs with phantom power for mics, or the stereo line inputs for other audio sources. Once connected, start creating loops on the five stereo phrase tracks. Press the Rec/Play button for each track to start recording your musical phrases. You can adjust the volume of each track using the independent volume faders. The Input FX and Track FX sections let you add effects to your recordings. Just select the effects you want from the onboard selection using the FX buttons and edit them as needed. To synchronize your loops, use the onboard rhythm patterns and drum kits. Press the Rhythm Start/Stop button to start or stop the rhythm. For undoing or redoing actions during a performance, use the newly added Mark Back function. When it comes to maintenance, keep the loop station in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you need to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth. Make sure to back up your data regularly using the USB port and BOSS Tone Studio. And always follow the safety instructions in the owner's manual and the 'Using the Unit Safely' leaflet.
