BOSS RC-500 Loop Station Review! A Two Track BOSS Loop Pedal done right!? | Product Review
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I have spent a lot of time with the new BOSS RC-500 Loop Station! Today, I wanted to share my BOSS RC-500 Review! I want to tell you my pros and cons of the BOSS RC-500 Loop Pedal, from my experience with the whole BOSS Loop Pedal Range.
Earlier this year we took a look at the BOSS RC-10R Review and my feelings on that loop pedal where very mixed! However, the BOSS RC-500 has got me excited for the what's to come in the future from BOSS!!
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BOSS RC-500 Performance Demo: 00:00
Introduction: 02:08
How to Record a Loop with the BOSS RC-500 Loop Station: 03:00
How to switch Tracks on the BOSS RC-500: 05:00
BOSS RC-500 Pros and Cons: 06:05
BOSS RC-500 MIDI Features and Settings: 12:30
BOSS RC-500 MIDI Foot Remote Setup: 15:15
Final Thoughts: 16:40
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You're really good at this. Great review!
GREAT JOB BEN!!!!! (as usual lol) Keep it up man!!!!!
Thanks Ben, took your advice and got the RC-500. Spot on accuracy, fun, creative.... This looper seems a lot easier to use than my previous looper, which was not a Boss. I have an easy time hitting the one for seamless loops with the RC-500. On my previous looper, I struggled. I think part of the advantage is the accuracy of the system software and sensitivity of the physical switches on the RC-500. As you recommended, I got the Nectar Pacer for use with Ableton and Logic Pro X. Those are great for recording and working alone, but I find the RC-500 is a better option for working with my band and fast creative songwriting. You noted that the RC-500 is better for live situations, I agree, although I did try to use the computer instead, at first. Finally, gave up on live looping with Ableton and Logic and got the RC-500. Instant success. Boss has really come up with a versatile product that works right out of the box. I will probably take your course on the RC-500 to see how you use the Nectar Pacer with it. The Pacer really opened up doors for Logic Live Loops (I'd love to know what controller assignments you use!), so expect the same for the RC-500.
Nice Review Bro! This is the one I have been waiting for!! ~cheers
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed it!
Great video, as always
Thank you for an excellent review, Ben! I truly appreciate it. :-) What I love most with the Boss RC-10R is the very musical, drummer-like approach in the rhythm section. My musical taste is rather old-school (mostly 60ies and 70ies music and blues), and the intro-verse-fill-chorus-endings in the RC-10R make the machine behave like a live drummer. It also makes the music much less static. The sheer number of different styles (280 of them) also helps. So, to sum up: The RC-10R and RC-500 attract different musicians and musical genres. I have high hopes for the future, where the successors of these machines will give us even more wonderful possibilities. :-)
And thanks for the heads-up on Nektar Pacer. I will definitely check it out. The main disadvantage of the RC-10R is the number of buttons.
Do you think we'll hear about a 3+ track unit to replace the Rc-300 before the end of 2020? Or maybe at a virtual Winter NAMM in January?
Two big flaws with this pedal are that it needs to allow program change messages to control the 8 assignments, not just CC's and it needs a normalize function for the audio loops.
Your opening jam is complete DOPE awesome Ben!
Thanks!!
you got it, I just got one on order just now. Hope I made the right choice. Your video was very informative on it.
I totally agree about the lack of gain adjustment and headphone out. Do you ever operate the unit in single play mode as opposed to multi? For example record a 4 measure T1 and a 10 measure T2? I’ve noticed that when you disable loop sync, in order to do this, it seems to also disable tempo sync as well, even if you have it turned on... seems to be a bug... hope they fix it. I use MIDI to call up the memory patches from my iPad set list app, where I store rhythm at various tempos. Thanks for your reviews. I will check out your guide.
I bought the FS6 pedal today for the express purpose of moving up and down in my memory settings on the RC 500. I followed your instructions on another video on the set up and did everything right as Far as I can see. I am using a balance cable, moved all switches to the right. In the memory control section I set Cont ped 1 for moving uo and 2 for moving down. Both a and b only control the memory up. B should be moving it down as the setting select but moves it up. What am I doing wrong?
So I can route the internal drums to one or two of the outputs, going to a full range amplifier, while the guitar signal goes into the guitar amp?
You are the best 👍🏻 please make more tutoriales about this looper 🙏
Thank you! Will do!
Really nice videos Ben, I got a question through. I looking to get a more versatile looper from my basic Tc 1 track, for doing some live guitar looping sessions, I really like the features of the RC202 but it seems that everyone is recommending the RC500. Can you highlight the pros and con for the RC202 Vs RC500
Thanks
Mike
Hi Ben thanks for the information. Can I use any midi foot controller with the RC-500?. Just need a cable thats 5pin to the rc-500 mini?
Wonderful video, Ben, thank you. I'd love to know how well the RC-500 might work synced with an RC-10R, to use the RC-500 to control the functionality that is missing in the RC-10R, but in order to have access to the RC-10R's more robust rhythms.
Have you tried syncing the RC-500 to the RC-10R? If so...
1) Does it sync with a standard aux cord like with the two RC-500s, or do you need the Boss midi cable?
2) Can you sync specific drum beats from the RC-10R to the RC-500s memory, or would you have to select them each time?
3) Will the RC-500 as master and RC10R as slave allow the RC-500 to start and stop the rhythms on the RC-10R while the loop is continuing to play on the RC-500 (for breaks)
4) If the two pedals are synced, will the slaved RC-10R detect the tempo from a free form loop recorded on the RC-500 and match it?
7) Is it possible to use rhythms from the RC-10R on the RC-500 by downloading them onto the RC-500 via USB and a computer?
8) Is there anywhere to see what rhythms are available on the RC-500? I downloaded the manual and parameters guide, but did not see the rhythm names. I was hoping to see how much overlap there is with the RC-10R. Like, does it have Blues, Funk, Pop, Rock, Country, Ballad, etc.
I'd love to see a video of the two paired, if they work well together.
Thank you!
Hello and congratulations for your channel, I always follow you.. I wanted to ask you for some info: I have the RC500 and I would like to know if it is possible to start the song by creating a drum kit with the guitar "but not letting the public hear it and therefore not letting it go out from the speakers" but simply record it in the RC and then use it for example in the middle of the song, maybe there is a function? Thank you!
I just got mine, now I have to program it to do what I want it to do.
Question… is it possible to hook up 2 condenser mics to the boss rc 500?
Insane device, i want it
since it has midi, it would be possible to hook it up to a drum machine wouldn't it to provide a click track instead of sacrificing an output? or hook it up to a daw and have the daw metronome ?
how would you connect the RC-500 to a kp3?
Great video! Would you be able to elaborate more on the differences of the 505 and 500? Why do you say that the 505 is dated? Would you rather have 2x 500 or the 505 (ignoring the desktop/footstomp difference)? And why?
Is the only way for the variation change with the ext pedal?
Hi there Ben! Thanks for the great review! It inspired me to buy one as well as your Udemy Course which is fantastic! I'm just having one problem which occurs when trying to setup verse/ chorus in single track mode with track change set to loop end while sending MIDI to my Roland TR8-S. I have Quantize set to measure and It works as expected except for one important problem. If the loop length the first loop is an even number of bars eg an 8 bar loop then the loop on Track 2 also needs to be an even number of bars eg 2,4,6,8 etc. Conversely if the first loop is and odd number of Bars eg a 3 bar pattern then the other track needs to have either 3, 6, 9 bar pattern. If track 1 is say 16 bars long and I try to record a 17 Bar section on track 2, it automatically adds an extra bar so it becomes an 18 bar section. I'm using FREE Measure mode on both tracks which I thought meant that each track could be any number of bars without being related to the other. I was able to achieve this easily with the RC 300. Is there a way to use the RC-500 in this way where the measure numbers of each track can be unrelated? Many thanks! PS i've tried emailing Boss Tech support but have had no replies.
Yo think I might've found this LOOP LENGTH
Specifies the length to which LOOP.S (p. 3) aligns the beginnings of the material for loop sync.
AUTO The length of the first-recorded phrase will be the LOOP LENGTH.
1-25362 Manually specifies the number of measures that will be looped.
so if you set 1it's ok, the default is AUTO which makes the above which is why the subsequent loops become a multiple of said above. someone should make a video of this in case anyone is having trouble. happy looping
Hey really love the videos.
I was wondering if you figured out how to route the recorded microphone to Output A and keep the Instrument A and B routed to Output A and B? I'm able to get my unrecorded inputs/outputs in this configuration, but whenever I record microphone it is mixed to both Outputs.
To give a little insight, I'm trying to route Vocals (XLR) and acoustic guitar (INST A) to Output A which goes to a PA. Then I'm trying to route Bass (INST B) to Output B which goes into a bass amp.
I tried changing the T1/T2 Input to MIC/INST, but this causes both my INST inputs to be mixed. No luck.
Thanks,
Did you ever get anything figured out? I have a similar situation
Hi Bro! i just got my RC 500, and I'm a total beginner in looper world.. would you mind helping me how set it up.. where to connect it to my guitar, pedals and to my amplifier. 🙏🏽 thanks
Loved the intro loop Ben, the vocal looping sounded great
Thanks Stephen!!
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@Karter David instablaster ;)
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Hi, do you know what would I need to power it with a power bank? Would it work for playing in the streets for a few hours?
If I have a mic plugged in, is there any way to mute the mic while looping to not get background noise?
Hi dude ! can you confirm we only can assign 8 buttons on the rc-500 with the pacer nektar ?? (I can't create more assign inside the rc-500 .. maybe is there a solution?
thanks
Hey dude, another good vid. How did you find the mic input? I battled to get mine vocals loud enough without adjusting guitar patches. Also... I'd love you opinion on where you would setup the RC in your FX chain, obviously wanting the drums to be nice a big and no rerun anything through IRs on a 1000 unit, all the best dude.👊
The preamp is really weak and not sufficient at all for shure mics which have very low sensitivity
@@kikodasneves1 hey man, I asked my friends for tips and they recommend using a small mixer for isolated guitar and vocals and running THAT into a looper. I agree the preamp I wouldn't use for vocals but I would use a mixer if the gig type came up
Mine arrives this weekend, got the OC5 too just need the GT100 core
Nice!! The OC-5 is awesome love it! Hope you enjoy the RC-500!
@@BenRowlandsMusic yea really looking forward to it
I have a problem with mine, I discovered you can use the assign feature to set the boss fs6 to control vatiation and turn rythm parts off. However I have timing issues, it seems like sometimes it change the time of the loop i just did and makes ir sound out of time. Have this happened to any of you?
The speakers I'm using have headset output. Problem solved?
I'm looking for a midi foot controller to control the RC-500. Reading different stories in comments and videos. I read that the controller should be capable of sending two commands with one trigger (127 and 0?).
Do you know whether i can assign parameters to the Behringer FCB1010 controller? Could you maybe do a video on that?
I'm a bit confused and want to buy the right midi controller for the best price.
When I use the RC 500 it runs for bit then as a blank for 4 beats then starts again
I'm looking to buy this looper, but my knowledge is limited.. can I ask what the purpose of this type of setup is?
Seeking advise please . I've recorded a guitar guide track on track 2 for a bass track to be recorded on track 1. I'm having to listen to the whole of track 2 to start the recording of the bass on bar/measure 1 on track 1 , I make loads of mistakes on the bass and keep having to go round again waiting for bar 1 to retry . Frustrating and time consuming. My question is how can I play track2 from bar 1 and record on track 1 also from bar 1, ie straightaway, is it at all possible or any suggestions or work rounds gratefully received. Thanks
Interesting that the default is Rec-Play-Ovedub. I’m assuming that could be changed to the default Rec-Overdub-Play like the RC-300 and other Boss loopers- Just odd Boss would make the default different.
That's weird that there isn't a level for the instrument in. Even if you ran your instrument through a mixing desk, you'd still want that feature on the pedal. Still, it looks like it's time to sell my RC505, get a 500 and a Handsonic HPD 20! Great review!
...Can you get a "click-track" from the "midi-out"?...Peace...
I've been using my RC-20 for over 15 years! It's starting to die. I was bout to find a used one but then I saw your video. I've used it in my classroom with my students. I typically don't make loops, I make short 2-3 minute backing tracks. So, my question to you is do you now how much time each track can hold????? I can usually get around 4 minutes of content on my RC-20 with each of the 11 channels. Did I hear correctly that the 500 has 99 channels??? Please let me know. Again, my main concern is how much content time I have with EACH channel on the 500?
Love this pedal and your videos are great!
Question: I cant sepatarate the drums from the recorded loop to different outputs, any tips?
Thanks!
I guess you'll have to do as on the Boss RC-10R looper; route them to separate mono outputs (L and R). It's a compromise, I know.
Ok,..not much mention or comments on this issue. 🤔How about saving your looped performances/ tracks?? Can “shows” be stored in the unit to be called back later? Or,..selection of previous work? I mean can one make “sets” of stage shows and recall them up at anytime? What up on the RC-500? f ’ , ‘ !)
That new strat looks dope
Thanks Tad!! Hope you're doing good!
Thank you for your video contribution, very well explained, the most important functions have now become clear to me.
BTW: I also like your great music contributions, my great respect for them!
Now I still have a question. Somewhere on youtube I saw a video about an (rather expensive) Boomerang III Phrase Sampler. This looper has a pretty cool feature that is:
You can create loops that are a multiple of the length of the master. For example, if master loop is 4 seconds long, the other loops can be 4, 8, 12, 16... seconds long
Let's assume the following:
Loop Sequence 1 covers the length of 2 bars, so it is twice as long as Sequence 2 or Sequence 3.
The Boomerang Looper is able to record and play loops with single or double bar lengths to the same bank and ist also able to sync them on playing.
What I want to ask I try to formulate as a notation:
Record Loops Sequences 1-3 one after another to the same bank:
Count|1234|2234|
Seq1 |:♪♫♪|♪♪♫:| (length 2 bars on one Loop Rec)
Count|1234|
Seq2 |:♫♪♪♫:| (lenght 1 bar on Loop Rec)
Count|1234|
Seq3 |:_♪_♪:| (length 1 bar on Loop Rec)
Result Play Loop Sequences 1-3 at the same time:
Count|1234|2234|3234|4234| a.s.f. ...
Seq1 | ♪♫♪ | ♪♪♫ | ♪♫♪ | ♪♪♫ | a.s.f. ...
Seq2 |♫♪♪♫|♫♪♪♫|♫♪♪♫|♫♪♪♫| a.s.f. ...
Seq3 |_♪_♪|_♪_♪|_♪_♪|_♪_♪| a.s.f. ...
Is this also possible to do with the BOSS RC-500 looper?
I was looking at this unit compared to the rc10r and honestly outside of the 13 hour recording I don’t see the benefits. The drums sound like dr rhythm 880 circa 2000 in both units. Both need extra external foot switches to get better use from the units. I don’t like the display on this unit it’s worse than the rc10r which is no better but has more defined view of timing. I guess I will keep at the rc10r for awhile maybe singular sound will release a combo beatbuddy looper.
Here is a demo of my Boss RC-500 failing to maintain playback with midi clock sync: th-cam.com/video/AyXfGOZyyv4/w-d-xo.html
the midi control is compatible whit beat buddy pedal-
Is it possible to stop drum track without stopping track 1 or 2? (Maybe using an external fs)
Yeah you definitely can, you can customize what the 3 footswitches do (also external fs) and one of the options is "Stop Rhythm."
@@justink8156 I mean stop and (re)start, is it? This is useful to me for obvious song breaks.
@@antonio.guerrieri I'm pretty certain in the options you can set any of the footswitches to PLAY RHYTHM, STOP RHYTHM or a toggle between the two which is what I think you want: PLAY/STOP RHY.
dude you sound very similar to Neil Finn !!
I think, it is hard to be you...as a genius..like Mozart used to. It's my 3rd time visiting your chanel from Canada. FYI I'm 60 y.o.
And I’ve got to drop this on Ya’ as well!! The Boss RC-10R may not have worked for you but ,..IT WORKS FOR ME IN THE WAY YOU SAID IT DOESN’T!! Bad Rap, Rep & rip on a good pedal from Boss here!!👎🏾🤨 Man Up!! ..and admit that you’re WRONG about how you assumed it can’t function in the realm of how you described. IT CAN BE USED VERY WELL WITH an Acoustic Style Looping Session!!..☝🏾You just need to KNOW what you’re doing and HOW it’s designed to be used PERIOD‼️ I KNOW I CAN use it (Boss RC-10R!) just as well as you use the Boss RC-500 anytime!!..any way!!..ANY DAY‼️ I GET DOWN ✨🎸🎹🎙🎛💃🏻🕺🏾🎶✨WITH MINE with just a Stereo outputted MultiFX Unit / Pedal , Footswitch control and the TALENT‼️Wonder if Boss would admit it but ,..bettin’ that they weren’t all that pleased about your comment here on it!! 🤨 A bit disappointed Roland!! ..🥺kinda thought you were better than that!! (Channel doing well n’ all..🙄 ) WAAAAY not FAIR nor COOL dude!! f(-_-!) Now!!,..that vented,😔🙁..when are you getting the new Boss RC-600⁉️..or has Boss chucked ya’.out?? 🤔😒
Were you paid for each time you said the words 'Boss RC500'? :-)