BOSS Twin Pedal - Loop Station

SKU: # 335718   |   Model: # RC-30   |    Product Reviews4 Reviews  Write a Review

Twin Pedal - Loop Station
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Twin Stereo Tracks, Built-In Effects, & Pro I/O

BOSS celebrates the 10th anniversary of the LoopStation with an exciting new lineup of RC-series loopers! First out of the gate is the RC-30, a Twin Pedal multitrack looper with two synchronized stereo tracks and built-in loop effects. Plug in your instrument of choice, or even a microphone; an XLR input is provided, complete with phantom power. Record for up to three hours direct to internal memory, adding effects as you go. The USB 2.0 port lets you save your loops externally, and import/export WAV files.

Twin Pedal multitrack looper with true stereo I/O
Two synchronized stereo tracks with dedicated volume faders and track-select buttons
Massive internal memory with up to three hours of stereo recording time
99 onboard memory phrases for storing loops
Built-in effects for processing loops
Multiple inputs: 1/4" A and B input jacks, stereo 1/8" mini AUX input jack, XLR input jack with phantom power
USB 2.0 port allows you to connect to a PC and import/export WAV audio
Rhythm guide with real drums
Runs on batteries or optional AC power supply

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Decent, but didnt last 4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Vancouver, British Columbia
Better than digitech's sound quality, but my pedal died within 2 years. Not acceptable
Posted by Tino on Aug 12, 2017
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Phenomenal Pedal - Minimal space on your board 11 of 12 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
This pedal is incredible. I have added a few additional pedals which I highly recommend considering... First, I purchased a Boss FS-7 (like an FS-6, it just takes up less room on your board). The FS-7 has an A and B pedal that provides much additional control of your pedal. It allows for immediate channel changes as the RC-30 is a 2 channel looper. While you can change channels on the RC-30, it requires you to hold down the left pedal for 2-3 seconds and in the middle of a song, that can be tricky. You can also scroll up or down by holding down the A or B pedal. This is ideal for live performances as you don't have to bend down to switch channels every song. Secondly, the RC-30 offers an XLR input which is great, but the problem is it's always in record mode, so I also picked up a switch pedal from Radial, called the Hotshot AB-O - This allows me to split my mic so that it can either be running into the looper (when I want to record) or straight into my mixer (for when I just want to sing or focus on recording the guitar). With this kind of control, the possibilities are endless. I agree that the rhythm tracks aren't all that useful, but I have found the high-hat(1), rock(2) and Hiphop(7) useful enough and actually used them live with good reviews. 2 channels really allow for amazing creativity to occur. The included FX also really don't provide a lot of value, although the delay can add texture and the Lo-Fi could be a one-off in a song. Overall, I think it's an amazing tool. You really have to sit down and get to know its features, but when you do, it truly opens up worlds of possibilities... That is, until you see the 300! #mindblown
Posted by Ryan on Jul 25, 2017
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Loop station 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Ottawa, Ontario
Great pedal. The good things about this pedal are build quality, storage capability, and ease of use (once you have it figured out). The best uses for this pedal in my experience have been for song writing, and for jamming alone, or with others. The negative about this pedal is price. Not too much else that is wrong with this pedal. Seems like it will hold up well over time.
Posted by Your Name on Oct 15, 2016
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Handy for practice 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton South, Alberta
I don’t have any experience with other loopers to compare this too but it is fantastic for practice. In the boss tradition, it is well made and seems like it would handle a fair bit of abuse. My one complaint would be that if you plan on using this for any vocals, it doesn’t have an XLR out. The drum tracks it comes with suck but,.. that’s not what this thing isn’t a drum machine, it’s a looper. I really like the fact that you can easily adjust the levels of each track which comes in extremely handy.
Posted by Grashopper on Nov 14, 2012
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