Boss RC-505MKII Loop Station – Tabletop Looper for Live Creators
Looping Power at Your Fingertips
The BOSS RC-505MKII is the next-generation tabletop looper designed for beatboxers, vocalists, multi-instrumentalists, and live-looping artists. With advanced features, improved controls, and customizable workflows, it elevates on-the-fly creativity whether you're on stage or in the studio. Enjoy five stereo tracks, dedicated faders, expanded I/O, upgraded FX sections, and deeper control than ever before.
Key Features:
- Next-gen update to the industry-standard RC-505 tabletop looper
- Studio-quality 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
- Five stereo tracks with individual faders and full control
- Input FX & Track FX with 4 simultaneous effects and 4 banks each
- 49 Input FX and 53 Track FX including Harmony, Electric FX, Step FX
- Mark Back function for flexible undo/redo during performance
- Customizable FX and Track buttons with press, hold, and double-click triggers
- Durable, smooth-action faders with increased throw length
- Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power + two stereo instrument inputs
- Three stereo output pairs with flexible routing and independent EQs
- 99 memory banks to save loops, settings, and effects presets
- Over 200 rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits with deep MIDI sync options
- USB integration for DAW connectivity and BOSS Tone Studio access
- Compatible with footswitches and expression pedals (2 inputs, assignable)
Enhanced Workflow & Control
The RC-505MKII gives you a fully customizable workflow with 16 assignable parameters across hardware buttons, footswitches, or MIDI. The Undo/Redo button unlocks alternate functions for more performance flexibility. FX and Track buttons can now be triggered with press, hold, or double-tap commands, and external control jacks allow for precise live looping using footswitches or expression pedals.
Expanded FX and Creative Tools
Add new dimensions to your sound with a vastly expanded FX library. Choose from 49 Input FX and 53 Track FX — including powerful vocal harmonies and rhythmic step-sequenced effects. You can layer up to 4 effects in both Input and Track sections, and store them in banks for quick switching.
Mix Like a Pro
With the upgraded mixer, you get complete sound control directly from the unit. Each input has a dedicated EQ and compressor, and the output mixer offers assignable routing, a master compressor, and reverb. Monitor mixes with precision using the stereo headphone jack, which can isolate tracks or rhythms as needed.
Advanced Recording Capabilities
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Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
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AD/DA Conversion: 32-bit
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Internal Processing: 32-bit floating point
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File Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)
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Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hrs per track / 13 hrs total (all memories)
Rhythm & Playback
- Over 200 rhythm patterns
- 16 built-in drum kits
- Sync your loops and FX with rhythm playback
Connectivity
- 2 x XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power
- 2 x Stereo Instrument Inputs (1/4" jacks)
- 3 x Stereo Output Pairs (Main + Sub 1/2)
- Stereo Headphone Out (1/4" TRS)
- 2 x External Control Inputs (for footswitch or expression pedal)
- MIDI In/Out
- USB Type-B Port for audio interface + BOSS Tone Studio
- DC IN (1.0A with Phantom Power, 0.9A without)
Controls & Display
- Graphic LCD Display (128 × 64 pixels, backlit)
- Individual Rec/Play/Stop, FX, and Track buttons for each track
- Dedicated buttons for Undo/Redo, Tap Tempo, Rhythm Control, and more
- 5 Track Volume Faders + Master Output Knob
Accessories Included:
- AC Power Adaptor
- Owner’s Manual
- “Using the Unit Safely” Leaflet
Made for professionals, shaped by performers — the BOSS RC-505MKII is the definitive tool for anyone serious about live-looping, beatboxing, and creative sound manipulation.
