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Boss RC-20 Loop Station

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$40.00 Price Tier: Budget

4.0 (12)

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Introducing the Boss RC-20 Loop Station, the ultimate tool for musicians seeking to enhance their performance and discover new sonic landscapes. With an impressive 5 1/2 minutes of sampling time and a library of ten loop storage, this pedal is a powerhouse for creativity. Whether you're a singer-songwriter or a sound explorer, its instantaneous tempo change functionality and compact dual-stomp design will open up a new world of musical possibilities without overcrowding your pedalboard.

Key Features:

5 1/2 minutes of sampling time
Instantaneous tempo change
Ten loop storage bank
Compact dual-stomp design
Ideal for expanding performance abilities
Great for experimentation and sound expansion

Product specs

Brand	Boss
Model	RC-20 Loop Station
Finish	Black
Year	2000s
Made In	Taiwan
Categories	Delay Pedals, Loop Pedals and Samplers

FAQs

What is the maximum recording time on the Boss RC-20 Loop Station?: The Boss RC-20 Loop Station offers a total sampling time of up to 5 1/2 minutes, allowing you to create and store multiple loops for live performance or practice.
Can the Boss RC-20 Loop Station store multiple loops?: Yes, the Boss RC-20 can store up to 10 looped phrases and one "one-shot" phrase, even after the unit is powered off, providing flexibility in live and studio settings.
Does the Boss RC-20 Loop Station have a reverse playback function?: The RC-20 features a reverse function that allows you to create reverse sample playback on the fly, adding creative possibilities to your looping.
What inputs are available on the Boss RC-20 Loop Station?: The Boss RC-20 includes mic input, instrument input, and auxiliary input, enabling you to sample vocals, instruments, and prerecorded audio simultaneously.
How does the Loop Quantize function enhance the Boss RC-20 Loop Station?: The Loop Quantize function helps you create perfect loops by automatically aligning your recordings to a set tempo, ensuring tight, synchronized playback during performances.

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PROS

Can replace other loop stations, offering more features
Allows for adding drum and rhythm backing tracks, enhancing practice sessions
Includes a metronome feature for keeping timing and BPM
Connection for microphone expands usability
Saves loops for later use, improving workflow
More indicator lights and well-spaced knobs prevent accidental setting changes
Unique reverse button feature for creative loop manipulation
Durable and retains functionality over time
Intuitive loop start mechanism, ensuring precise loop timing

CONS

Larger footprint than a single pedal, requiring more pedalboard space
Learning curve can be steep for new users
Lacks an undo function, demanding perfect performance
Microphone input is not XLR, requiring an adapter

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Boss RC-20 Loop Station.

Features and functionality

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The RC-20XL Loop Station includes dual foot switches, simplifying basic functions like record, overdub, and stop, which can be quickly learned for home practice.
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It supports 16-bit/44.1kHz audio conversion, which is lower than some competitors offering uncompressed 24-bit audio, though the perceptible difference is debated.
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The RC-20 has only 5 minutes of looping time compared to the RC-20XL's 16 minutes, limiting longer performances.
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The RC-20 lacks a sophisticated undo feature, which can result in erasing all overdubs, unlike the RC-20XL.
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The RC-20 does offer an undo function, but it's limited and less user-friendly compared to newer models.
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Comparisons

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The RC-20XL offers more advanced functionality compared to simpler models like the Ditto, which can limit creativity once basic functions are mastered.
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Boss loopers, including the RC-20XL, are often praised for their quality and compared favorably against other brands, with many users loyal to the brand over years.
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Digitech Jam Man Stereo and Boss RC-3 with an external footswitch are suggested alternatives, offering potentially better sound quality than the older RC-20XL.
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User experience

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Owners frequently recommend using YouTube tutorials to quickly grasp the extended features of the RC-20XL Loop Station.
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Owners of the RC-20 note the lack of a fade-out feature, impacting live performance flexibility.
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Some users mention using the RC-20 primarily for idea sketching rather than live performance due to its limitations.
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It's suggested to keep the RC-20XL set up permanently in a home practice area to mitigate space concerns and encourage regular use.
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4.0 out of 5

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sayteekay

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almost 5 years ago

Loops pretty good

but it is not really intuitive and it is not tb. Takes up a lot of real estate. I do not enjoy using it tbh but it has some really useful features and does what it is supposed to.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Genres:

Rock Folk rock Psychedelic rock

kulastrio

about 10 years ago

One Track Looper that Does The Job

I Bought this because I love Ed Sheeran (but he uses RC20XL before, not RC20). got it for about $152.

Pedal Feel

It's amazing how this pedal feels. When you step on it for the second time to set the end of the loop, the loop starts just where you want it to, unlike other loopers that feels like there's a little bit of delay.

No Undo

One thing that I kinda dislike about this is that there's no undo function. You really have to practice to perform your piece perfect.

Mic Input

Unfortunately, the mic input is not XLR but a TS jack., so I had to buy one.

Sound Quality

You can hear that there's a not so noticeable compression.

OVERALL

This is great, but if you can afford