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RC-1
Loop Station Guitar Pedal

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Brand BOSS
Style Loop Station Guitar Pedal
Color Red
Product Dimensions 3.85"L x 2.7"W x 6"H
Item Weight 1 Pounds

About this item

  • 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

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hardware interface
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1 4 inch audio
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Corded Electric, Battery Powered
Adaptor Cable
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amperage
300 milliamps
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signal format
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controls type
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9 volts
9 volts of direct current
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Product Description

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

Roland; Looper; Ed Sheeran; Beginner; Ditto; RC-20; RC-3; RC-5; SubZero; TC Electronic; Mooer
Roland; Looper; Ed Sheeran; Beginner; Ditto; RC-20; RC-3; RC-5; SubZero; TC Electronic; Mooer

BOSS; Roland; Rode; SubZero; Focusrite; Sound Devices; Podcasts; TC Helicon; Behringer; Shure; SFX

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
Roland; Looper; Ed Sheeran; Beginner; Ditto; RC-20; RC-3; RC-5; SubZero; TC Electronic; Mooer

Roland; Looper; Ed Sheeran; Beginner; Ditto; RC-20; RC-3; RC-5; SubZero; TC Electronic; Mooer

Roland; Looper; Ed Sheeran; Beginner; Ditto; RC-20; RC-3; RC-5; SubZero; TC Electronic; Mooer

Roland; Looper; Ed Sheeran; Beginner; Ditto; RC-20; RC-3; RC-5; SubZero; TC Electronic; Mooer

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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PERFECT FOR Beginners Songwriting & Practice Buskers & Pros Professionals & Solo Artists Tabletop Professionals, Vocalists & Solo Arists
RECORDING/PLAYBACK 12 Minutes 13 Hours Total / 99 Phrase Memory / 1.5hrs (1 Track) 13 Hours Total / 99 Phrase Memory / 1.5hrs (1 Track) 13 Hours Stereo / 99 Phrase Memory / 6 Tracks 13 Hours Stereo / 99 Phrase Memory / 6 Tracks
SOUND QUALITY 16 Bit / 44.1 KHZ Stereo 32 Bit / 44.1 KHZ Stereo 32 Bit / 44.1 KHZ Stereo 32 Bit / 44.1 KHZ Stereo 32 Bit / 44.1 KHZ Stereo
EFFECTS 1 Type (Rhythm Part) 4 Types (loop tracks) / 1 Type (Rhythm Part) 53 Types 53 Types
RHYTHMS 7 Kits / 57 Patterns with 2 Variations 16 Kits / 57 Patterns with 2 Variations 16 Types 16 Types
DISPLAY Check / Loop Indicators Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD) Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD) Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots, backlit LCD) Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots, backlit LCD)
USB
I/O Input A/B 1/4" Jack, Output A/B 1/4" Jack, Stop/Undo 1/4" Jack TRS INPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type STOP/MEMORY jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type USB port: USB B type MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo miniature type DC IN jack INST IN A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type MIC IN jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch, CTL 1,2/EXP jack: 1/4" TRS phone type, USB micro B, MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo mini DC IN jack MIC IN 1, 2 connectors: XLR type Stereo 1/4-inch phone type CTL1,2/EXP1 jack, CTL3,4/EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type USB port: USB B type MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors DC IN jack" MIC IN 1, 2 jack: XLR type, Stereo 1/4-inch phone type CTL1,2/EXP1 jack, CTL3,4/EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type USB port: USB B type MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors DC IN jack"
POWER 9v Battery or Optional PSA AC Adapter 9v Battery or Optional PSA AC Adapter 4 x AA Batteries or Optional PSA AC Adapter PSA AC Adapter PSA AC Adapter
SIZE MM (W x H x D) / WEIGHT 73 x 129 x 59 / 440g 73 x 129 x 56 / 405g 170 x 138 x 60 / 850g 435 x 163 x 66 / 2.4kg 420 x 234 x 67 / 1.8kg

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Customers like the quality, ease of use, performance, versatility, and fun of the guitar effect device. For example, they mention it's reliable, works well, and is easy to operate. Some appreciate the versatility and mention it’s a great little tool for any musician.

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101 customers mention74 positive27 negative

Customers find the guitar effect device easy to use. They mention that the instructions are right on the product, and it's a plug-and-play gear. Customers also say that the product is good for beginner loopers, and has an intuitive design.

"...This one is no different. Basic loop functions so it’s not regally complicated to use." Read more

"...workflow is different than other loopers, but once you get it it is really easy...." Read more

"This is a great pedal and very easy to learn and use...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

98 customers mention98 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar effect device. They mention that it is an excellent, reliable, and high-quality pedal. Some say that the build quality is super strong, and the sound quality is superb. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Boss pedals are my go to. This one is no different. Basic loop functions so it’s not regally complicated to use." Read more

"...and best of all... the ability to save up to 100 loops...." Read more

"This pedal is pretty awesome... After trying a couple other loopers I finally got this one...." Read more

"Came quickly, good price, great product" Read more

52 customers mention38 positive14 negative

Customers like the performance of the guitar effect device. They mention that it works well, has good functionality, and is easy to use. Some say that it's overdesigned and works better after overrides. However, most are happy with the performance and functionality of the product. They say that the switch works perfectly, and that it does everything they expected it to do. Some customers also mention that the mono still works, and are happy that it is the best practice device ever made.

"...I gave it 3 stars cause the design is good, the functionality, overdubbing, time length, ease of use, and build quality is all there, plus its red....." Read more

"...prefer the option of avoiding using batteries, but otherwise, it works fine" Read more

"...you use a battery with it, but that's annoying that a $100+ pedal doesn't work cleanly like every single other pedal on my pedalboard...I'd suggest..." Read more

"...UPDATE: Stereo jack function broke after about 5 uses. Mono still works, so that's great. passed return time." Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar effect device versatile. They say it's easy to operate, good for trying out different solos, or arrangements, and a real useful tool for any level of player. They also say it has a tremendous feature set and is perfect for practicing solos over a rhythm track. Customers also say that it'll be awesome for at home practice.

"...Very helpful feature... just be careful not to accidentally erase the entire loop...." Read more

"...But once you get the basic workflow down, it's a very good option for practice and backing track. A+" Read more

"...Still very good for live and recording menus." Read more

"...There are a ton of kits and beats to choose from. Not all of them work, and the fills, intro/outros can be overwhelming...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar effect device fun to use. They say it's easy to use, and can get students jamming along. They also say it keeps them busy and entertained for hours. Customers also mention that it'll let them play along to themselves quickly. They recommend it as a great new toy and say it was a nice business experience.

"...in a solo gig but also to teach with, because it is really fun to get students jamming along and making learning fun is a good way to keep students...." Read more

"Lots of fun. It really brings the best out of you when you get new guitar toys." Read more

"...It was used but in like new condition as promised. Good fun and easy to use." Read more

"...but the ability to save your ideas using the on-board memory is worth the time." Read more

28 customers mention20 positive8 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the guitar effect device. They say it has a good sound, there is no noise, and the patterns are way more natural sounding than expected. They also mention that the loop sounds smooth.

"...The patterns are way more natural sounding than I expected too, not "programmed" sounding at all...." Read more

"...the sound quality seems good to, and there's a knob to adjust this. The unit runs on either a 9v battery or a wall wart...." Read more

"...The sound quality is not that good and is different from how it sounded when I played." Read more

"...The pedal has super strong build quality with superb sound quality and a really intuitive display to track where you are in your loop...." Read more

27 customers mention21 positive6 negative

Customers like the value of the guitar effect device. They say it is an affordable looping pedal, and well worth the money. Customers also mention that it is easy to return and the label cost is deducted from the refund amount.

"Came quickly, good price, great product" Read more

"...All that said, gotta love Amazon Prime. Easy inexpensive return, and label cost deducted from refund amount...." Read more

"great pedal. especially for the price...." Read more

"...Overall this is the most overhyped, overrated product I've ever used in my life...." Read more

12 customers mention7 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery of the guitar effect device. Some say that it comes with a standard 9v battery that can be used in lieu of a power supply, and that the ability to be battery powered is great. However, some customers have reported that the batteries usually don't last more than a couple days, and they drain quickly.

"...It does come with a standard 9v battery that can be used in lieu of a power supply...." Read more

"...The ability to be battery powered is great, but the batteries usually don’t last more than a couple days so it’s definitely not a long term power..." Read more

"...The unit runs on either a 9v battery or a wall wart. A battery is included; not the wall wart...." Read more

"My go to looper! Simple, no frills but solid, runs on an independent 9v battery if need be...." Read more

Don't let the bad reviews worry you this pedal is gold.
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Don't let the bad reviews worry you this pedal is gold.
I have been looking for a good looping station. I am new to the loopers and found a $600 option that I fell in love with. When I started to break it down I realized the only thing that I really needed was a kick start loop option. This pedal is amazing and for around $100 There really is no competition. The silent foot pedal switch is amazing and can barely hear it on my mic monitor. I also want to compliment Alto Music for their speedy delivery. I was expecting to wait in agony for another 5 days. Now I am going to have a hard time not playing during work. Much Love Roland and Alto Music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente produto e entrega!!
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