Boss RC-5 Loop Station - Review, Tutorial and Demo

This video reviews the Boss RC-5 Loop Station and demonstrates how this looper pedal works.

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The RC-5 offers a significantly larger feature set than the RC-1 we originally reviewed. With a whopping 13 hours of memory, 99 memory slots, a rhythm machine, MIDI functionality and reverse mode (just to name those), this is an excellent looper for those wanting more than the RC-1 offers.

With the ability to save, load and backup loops using the pedal’s memory, performers and songwriters will never lose a great looping idea again!

0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Overview of the RC-5’s feature set
8:35 - Tips for getting your live looping time nailed!
11:03 - Demonstration on how to use the RC-5’s sole pedal to create loops
15:30 - Rockin’ Around!
17:04 - Let’s Get Funky! (Bringing a part in and out using UNDO/REDO)
19:00 - Driving In Reverse
21:28 - Summary

[Bob]

I have coming from Guitar Center and this is a great tutorial. Thank you!

[leonbernard]

Awesome tutorial ! You took your time explaining all of the features and functions. Thank you Sir.

[TheHeadlets]

Fantastic vid! Been using this pedal for two years for practicing at home and it works great

[paulladeveze]

Thanks a lot! Great video and great chops

[jesus]

Best approach to explain the product. Thank you!!!

[philh]

Great video! Thanks! One correction I believe. You mentioned the Midi cable needed was a 1/4” to 5 pin DIN. It actually should be a 3.5mm to 5 pin DIN.

[dankokozar]

Great video, love your approach and presentation!

[bjorntannberg]

Thanks for this. I wish Boss themselves could have done something this useful.

[OtisDeLarge]

Can this pedal play rhythms/loops in odd time signatures like 5/4 and 7/8? I've used other versions of the Boss loop station (RC-1, 2, 3) and they force my loops to use either 4/4 or 3/4. I haven't been able to find a clear answer to this so I'm hoping someone who owns it can let me know :/ thanks!

[DynastyUK]

COol, Are you able to show the possibilities of using this with a FCB1010 and how to connect them?

[Klassen]

@Equipboard is there a way to program the RC-5 to Stop the loop with one tap, without using an external foot switch?

[andmiusic]

😮😮😮😮 where can i put the rc5 in the signal chain?

[womensrights]

I have a question that may be a little dumb, does the pedal/software smooth out the beat. I'm not confident in my ability to start and stop the rec/dubs in time.

[alexandruionescu]

Can Boss RC-5 be used at the same time with piano and guitar?