BOSS RC-1 Loop Station Pedal | Industry Standard Simple Looper for Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & More | 24-Segment LED Indicator | 12 Minutes of Record Time | Record, Playback, Overdub, Undo & Redo Loops

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Easily the best feature has to be the LED display. Not only does this do a pretty good job of showing you what mode you are in, but it's also a fantastic way of knowing exactly where you are in the loop - giving you the ability to never miss a beat. One interesting effect that has been mentioned is a guitar-to-bass simulator. This can be an incredibly useful effect for solo performers, so it will be interesting to hear the quality of the simulation. Having a way to see exactly what is happening with your looper pedal is a great advantage. Who is the RC-1 for? Find out how global superstar Ariana Grande uses the BOSS RC-505 in her new Vevo video series and learn about her looping history. Read more… Loop Station Capturing Your Creativity

While the RC-1 is a great pedal, it’s bare-bones compared to the RC-3. Being able to save up to 99 recordings on your pedal will be worth the extra price for most guitarists.

Even if it uses the same technology as the RC-5, the extra footswitches, buttons, and sliders give you significantly greater control over everything. RC-300 vs RC-500 Get a looper that you’re not going to outgrow in the next few years. As an example, while the Ditto looper was incredibly popular when it came out, it’s incredibly basic. A lot of guitarists enjoy using it for a while, then start noticing it’s limitations. Looping changed the performance landscape. Explore the differences between tabletop loopers and see how each can help capture your sound. Read more… It’s great to be able to jam along with basic loops, but there will be times when you want to take things further.

Find out how global superstar Ariana Grande uses the BOSS RC-505 in her new Vevo video series and learn about her looping history. Read more… Songwriting With The BOSS RC-505 Loop Station The first thing to point out is that the RC-3 was released in 2011, so it is nine years older than the RC-5.

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TC Electronic Ditto Plus: This micro looper offers a whopping 60 minutes of loop time, and the new extended loop mode is revolutionary. In this guide, I’ll go through each of the above pedal’s features and explain who each pedal may or may not suit. You have a lot more control over your loops, the ability to store recorded loops on the pedal, and mix in rhythm patterns. While it may cost more to have two separate pedals instead of the RC-10R, you will end up with a far better rig suitable for performances.

There is a big difference in features across the loop station pedals. Before we look at each pedal and its unique features, let’s look at the common features available across all loop station pedals. mA (without phantom power) Expected battery life under continuous use Alkaline: Approx. 3.5 hours (without phantom power) So in many ways, the RC-500 is a far better pedal. It also sells at a significantly lower retail price compared to the older RC-300. For most guitarists, this difference is big enough for you to immediately choose the RC-500.

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BOSS created the RC-1 to compete against the incredibly popular Ditto Looper by TC Electronic ( read my review of the Ditto here). The Ditto Looper became popular thanks to the low price and easy-to-use features.