Boss RC-1 Loop Station price checker price checker Description Gallery Reviews Variations Additional details Product Tags
- Stereo Looping Pedal with Footswitch
- Stompbox Operation
- Level Control
- Experience the fun of looping when you record, playback, overdub, and undo or redo loops using this compact BOSS stompbox
$120
Who wants to spend time trying to figure out what all those knobs and buttons do? You want a Looper, that’s all, nothing else! Well leave it to BOSS to answer that call with their RC-1 loop station pedal. Simple and straightforward, you get 12 minutes of a single stereo loop to build your song, play with effects, and create – and the RC-1 lets you do it all while staying out of your way. Add the convenience of foot switch ability and you’ll see that BOSS’ RC-1 loop station pedal is a looping powerhouse.
From the manufacturer
BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, class-leading product line-up of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS has lead the way with innovative effects pedals, amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more.
Additional Features
- Flexible external footswitch options
RC-1 Loop Station
The Perfect Start to your Looping Journey
The BOSS RC-1 is our simplest and most user-friendly Loop Station ever, and it’s a ton of fun! Since the RC-20 Loop Station was first released in 2001, BOSS has led the way by continually releasing new looping products. Though they’ve been used and enjoyed by various looping artists and performers, BOSS still pursued an easier and more affordable solution. Experience the fun of looping when you record, playback, overdub, and undo or redo loops using this compact BOSS stompbox.
- Straightforward and easy to operate
- Newly designed loop indicator displays the current loop mode (Rec/Overdub/Play)
- Includes a single 9-volt alkaline battery (approximately 4.5 hours of battery life)
- Can be used with an optional AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
- 12 minutes of stereo recording time
- Stereo inputs and outputs
- Recorded phrase is retained in memory even after the RC-1 is turned off
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You’ll never be “out of the loop.”Everyone always wants to be “in the loop,” but with other loopers, you may not have enough recording time to capture every phrase that you want for your masterpiece. With its 12 minutes of stereo recording time, the RC-1 has the most stereo recording time in its class. Is the RC-1 the right choice for you? It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a concert touring professional. The RC-1 is a great choice for any guitarist, bassist or keyboardist concerned with usability and simplicity while having lots of fun! |
What are some applications for the RC-1?You can incorporate the RC-1 into your existing pedalboard or effects system. It’s also a great way to learn, practice or improve your playing by quickly and easily creating your own backing track to jam along with. You can also loop stereo instruments like synthesizers and have a ball playing along. Is that new loop indicator just eye candy? Well, yes and no. Sure, it’s cool to look at, but the new indicator on the RC-1 is also very innovative and useful. You can clearly and easily see the current status of the Rec/Overdub/Play modes. You can also switch the indicator to an alternate mode, which visually tracks your loop. During overdubbing and playback, the speed at which the indicator rotates directly corresponds to the length of the loop. |
What’s up with the stereo inputs and outputs?Apparently, some other products are based on the belief that mono recording and playback is good enough for you. In this day and age, we here at BOSS believe that it’s not too much for you to expect a stereo looper. With stereo inputs and outputs, you can record and playback your creations in stereo, the way music was intended to be played, performed, and enjoyed. Why would I want an external footswitch? The optional FS-7 makes footswitching even simpler and easier! And, its compact size won’t take up much space on your pedal board. Pressing the “A” switch will stop the Rec/Overdub/Play mode. Hold down the “A” switch for two seconds or longer to erase the phrase. By pressing the “B” switch, you can easily undo or redo your phrase. It’s that easy! |
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Adan Leon –
Lots of fun. It really brings the best out of you when you get new guitar toys.
Ron Williams –
great product
Mark D. –
Bought this because I was tired of playing by myself and need some rhythm guitar to solo across. This thing did just the trick
So Long Dental Plan –
This looper may not have a lot of features.. but its simplicity is its selling point. It can be a little confusing at first.. but once you use it for about 15 min you’ll pick up on the taps and double taps and how to record, overdub, playback or erase.It’s default setting is – 1 tap to start recording, 1 tap to end first record and start over dubbing, 1 tap to end over dubbing, 2 taps to stop playback and 2 taps and hold to erase all.Basically you want to tap it to start recording right on the down-beat, and tap again right when you want it to loop. It can be a little tricky getting that perfectly timed recording looped at first.. but after playing around with it it for a little bit it will become second nature.There are also different modes which are a little confusing- but if you look up a short youtube video on how to change the modes and what they do it’ll be clear. They basically let you change the order of tap to record, tap to overdub, tap to end overdub to —- tap to record, tap to end record, tap to start overdub (This is my prefered mode).Also, I’ve read some reviews saying you need a seperate button in order to “undo” a recording or overdub. This is NOT true. Double tap and hold will erase the entire recording.. but just a single tap and hold will “undo” the last overdub. Very helpful feature… just be careful not to accidentally erase the entire loop.And it’s not just a guitar looper. You can loop in a drum machine, keyboard, mic or MPC and loop drums or beats into this (or any instrument or digital sound producing device you can output to 1/4). A lot of possibilities and a lot of fun.Update – I stand by everything I said about this Boss RC-1, it’s great.. But after using the Boss RC-3.. I’d have to recommend the RC-3. The RC-3 is the same size but it has a tempo control (for the metronome AND it lets you time stretch or speed up your recordings and loops) and best of all… the ability to save up to 100 loops. It is $100 more expensive.. but being able to save your loops makes it worth it. The RC-1 is still a great looper- but a lot of people will probably be happier having paid that extra $100 and being able to save your loops right there in the looper.
joseph m. cannone –
Got this for a great price from Alto Music. It was used but in like new condition as promised. Good fun and easy to use.
Richard –
For overdubbing this is great. The only thing I miss is no memory, were the early models had this one doesn’t but I knew that when I bought it. Still very good for live and recording menus.
Cory Spence –
I received the pedal, but not the power supply.
Anthony –
It’s a great product and we’ll made, my only complaint is it’s very hard to shut off. I’ve read two quick taps but that does not work. Seems the only way is to unplug it, which is pretty freaking stupid. C’mon Boss, fix this already. Who the hell wants to bend down and rearrange cords when their trying to play? Very stupidly designed.
Gabo Black at Bone –
La mejor opción sin tener que botarte el sueldo en una pedalera enorme donde usaras
Me encantó la loop station, lleva a otro nivel la idea de este tipo de herramientas, si es una evolución que supera a su hermana más vieja la RC-30, si la combinas con tus pedales de efectos favorito o una caja de ritmos para secuenciar en vivo, ya no necesitarias una banda, jajajaja de verdad es pura diversión.
Eduardo S. –
El precio vale la pena totalmente.
Este no es solo un looper pedal. Es una loop station, como lo dice la caja. Es un twin pedal excelente para el músico solista que quiere agregar un toque mágico a su performance.