All the Basics with the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station

In this video, Aaron and Austin go through all the basics and 101 tips on how to use the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station.
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What's in the box? 1:04
Connections and Cabling? 2:21
Demo: Making your first loop. 6:51
Menu Dive: Basic Screen Nav. 10:46
Rhythm Menu Nav. 14:46
Demo: Rhythm Start/Stop Options 25:08
Rhythm Menu Nav Part 2. 29:48
Demo: Rec Count Off. 30:09
Rhythm Menu Nav Part 3. 30:57
Setup Menu/General Menu. 34:00
Memory Menu. 39:14
Demo: Auto Rec Options. 42:13
Memory Menu Part 2. 43:10
Saving a Loop for Later. 45:57
Conclusion. 46:45

Comment with questions.
Thanks for watching!

[rongray]

Getting one tomorrow ! I'm a retired school teacher, 77, and keyboarder, having played live for 55 years. I know how, so often "experts" bursting with knowledge can't find simple enough ways to explain their craft or share information at a basic and understandable level.
This video was made very thoughtfully and clearly demonstrated, Well done, guys ! Nice One !

[TheScully]

I've been playing for over 50 years (maybe ten professionally in the late 70's... it's a bit of a blur), however never used a looper. I just got this one as a gift, and I went to YouTube to look for a tutorial... painful process.
I have an old friend that use to work for Roland Canada and he has a video on here for the RC-3, however the RC-5 is a entirely different, so I was lost. This video went through it all in plain English, with a user demo for all the options.... PERFECT !!!
Thanks, now if I can just find some patience for all those options. It's a very powerful tool. It'll be a case of 'old dog, new tricks' for a while I'm sure. Thanks again.

[MG-hebq]

By far the best instructional video for the BOSS RC-5 that I have seen. Well done.

[johnphillips]

Just opened my Looper RC-5 last night and got kinda lost. With what I learned today with last night. Very happy Camper. Thanks.

[johnceccon]

Best RC-5 ever. Covered everything. Kept it simple. Saved me a shitload of time. A+

[POISONIVORY]

Definitely the best one that explains EVERYTHING thoroughly…. if u have a question just take the time to watch I’m sure it will be answered. GREAT JOB GUYS THANK U IMMENSELY

[gnawbabygnaw]

I just picked one up and this really helps.
Clear, concise, informative.
Nice work and thank you

[JohnPaulMusicUK]

If you wanna take your RC-5 a bit deeper, you might wanna check out all the videos I have done.

[darylm.stephens]

Nice demo, the way they should be done. Thanks for doin the work.

[johnheiser]

Thanks Guys. I bought mine 2 days ago and this video has been so useful considering this is my first pedal purchased.

[JeffJacobsonMusic]

This is a terrific video and the time codes are a lifesaver. I've got it bookmarked and refer to it regularly, as I just got an RC-5. Thank you!

[jamesrodriquez]

Thank you. I got this looper a few months ago and ended up putting it away after a few frustrating days of trying to figure it out. I got it back out today and this video has cleared up my confusion (well, enough of it anyway). I am not sure why Boss doesn't include a more usable manual with this looper, but at least there's this video to help me out. Again, thanks!

[mikeaddison-saipe]

Thanks guys. I bought an RC5 as a post xmas present to myself. I find it easy to navigate - and because I am not yet getting too precious about my loops it really doesn't matter if I screw something up.... it's all learning curve. What a great tool! I just ran an acoustic guitar through it (with an ancient Ibanez acoustic pickup, into a Fender acoustic amp) - it worked a treat.Normally my electric is running into a Fender Mustang LT50. This also works great. I would say the RC5 is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

[johndoe-konu]

I just purchased one of these rc-5 mine didnt come with a manual but did find it on line PDF
also did a lot you tube how to use this unit and have to say this one is by far the best !!!!
THANK YOU!!!!

[davidkong]

Thank You Guys. This is the best training I have ever gone through. Happy playing with my new RC 5. Cheers.

[osmaromolina]

Great tutorial and thanks a million! Love this Boss RC-5 looper pedal...

[smithspears]

thanks for this video, i was having trouble saving my loops to memory because you have to stop the loop before saving it and some how i learned that from watching this .best wishes

[fuschiaphlox]

Thank you Aaron & Austin, super helpful and straightforward.

[ThadThomas]

Just bought my first looper...the RC-5! I'm super excited to learn how to use it so this video was awesome for me. Thanks for making a great video. I'm taking my show on the road this summer and will be busking all over the place.

[pgrove]

Appreciate this video, helped me understand my pedal a lot better.