{"id":12695,"date":"2014-11-12T15:55:38","date_gmt":"2014-11-12T23:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=12695"},"modified":"2014-11-12T15:55:38","modified_gmt":"2014-11-12T23:55:38","slug":"compact-boss-loop-station-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/12\/compact-boss-loop-station-family\/","title":{"rendered":"The Compact BOSS Loop Station Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Powerful Creative Tools for Performing and Practice<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_12700\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12700\" data-attachment-id=\"12700\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/12\/compact-boss-loop-station-family\/loop-family-marquee\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Loop-Family-Marquee.jpg?fit=660%2C270&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"660,270\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Loop-Family-Marquee\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;BOSS compact Loop Station pedals: RC-1, RC-3, and RC-30.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Loop-Family-Marquee.jpg?fit=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Loop-Family-Marquee.jpg?fit=660%2C270&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Loop-Family-Marquee.jpg?resize=660%2C270\" alt=\"BOSS compact Loop Station pedals: RC-1, RC-3, and RC-30\" width=\"660\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Loop-Family-Marquee.jpg?w=660&amp;ssl=1 660w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Loop-Family-Marquee.jpg?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BOSS compact Loop Station pedals: RC-1, RC-3, and RC-30.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For every musician, looping is a great way to enhance your creativity and have more fun making music. The ability to record yourself on the spot and play along opens up a world of possibilities for not only solo performing, but also for developing ideas and improving your skills. BOSS\u2019 compact Loop Station pedals\u2014the RC-1, RC-3, and RC-30\u2014are the most popular loopers in the world, offering great sound quality and convenient battery-powered operation for on-the-go performing. The feature sets of these Loop Stations vary, with each supporting the unique needs\u00a0of different types of looping musicians, including guitarists, keyboardists, vocalists, and others. So which one is right for you? Read on to find out\u2026<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>RC-1 Loop Station: Simple and Streamlined<\/h2>\n<p>For basic looping with an electric instrument, there\u2019s no better choice than the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/gear\/productdetails.php?ProductId=1333&amp;ParentId=251\">RC-1<\/a>, the newest member of the Loop Station family. Its compact size and simple operation make it perfect for use with guitar\u00a0and bass, though it also works great with other instruments like synths and electronic percussion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12523\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_Angle.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12523\" data-attachment-id=\"12523\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/03\/new-boss-product-rc-1-loop-station\/rc-1_angle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_Angle.jpg?fit=1000%2C603&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,603\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RC-1_Angle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;BOSS RC-1 Loop Station.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_Angle.jpg?fit=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_Angle.jpg?fit=1000%2C603&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_Angle.jpg?resize=1000%2C603\" alt=\"BOSS RC-1 Loop Station\" width=\"1000\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_Angle.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_Angle.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BOSS RC-1 Loop Station:\u00a0simple and fun.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Incredibly intuitive to use, the RC-1\u2019s single integrated pedal switch controls all looping functions: record, overdub, play, stop, and undo\/redo. Loop level is adjusted with a single panel knob, while the cool circular indicator provides 24 LEDs that show the current operation mode and the cycle of the active loop.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0DRJKy4hPiM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em>RC-1 Features at a Glance:<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact, easy to operate, and affordable<\/li>\n<li>Pedalboard-friendly size is ideal for guitarists and bassists<\/li>\n<li>True stereo I\/O for chaining with stereo effects pedals<\/li>\n<li>12 minutes of stereo recording time<\/li>\n<li>Last loop session stored in memory when the power is turned off<\/li>\n<li>Expanded loop control with optional BOSS footswitches (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/gear\/productdetails.php?ProductId=1332&amp;ParentId=253\">FS-7<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/gear\/productdetails.php?ProductId=686&amp;ParentId=253\">FS-6<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/gear\/productdetails.php?ProductId=57&amp;ParentId=253\">FS-5U<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12524\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_FS-7.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12524\" data-attachment-id=\"12524\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/03\/new-boss-product-rc-1-loop-station\/rc-1_fs-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_FS-7.jpg?fit=1000%2C718&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,718\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RC-1_FS-7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;BOSS RC-1 Loop Station with optional FS-7 Dual Footswitch.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_FS-7.jpg?fit=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_FS-7.jpg?fit=1000%2C718&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_FS-7.jpg?resize=1000%2C718\" alt=\"BOSS RC-1 Loop Station with optional FS-7 Dual Footswitch\" width=\"1000\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_FS-7.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC-1_FS-7.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BOSS RC-1 Loop Station with optional FS-7 Dual Footswitch.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>RC-3 Loop Station: Onboard Loop Storage, Built-In Rhythms, and More<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to take your looping options a little further, check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/gear\/productdetails.php?ProductId=1159&amp;ParentId=251\">RC-3<\/a>. It\u2019s the same size as the RC-1, and loop functions are controlled in a similar fashion with the single integrated pedal switch. It also offers true stereo I\/O and support for expanded control via external footswitches.<\/p>\n<p>The RC-3 is great for basic looping, and it also includes built-in rhythms to keep your loops tight (though you can loop without the rhythms if you like). But the biggest thing that the RC-3 adds over the RC-1 is more looping time and onboard loop storage. It provides a full three hours of time for recording loops, and has\u00a099 memory locations for saving loops for later recall. The RC-3 is also equipped with USB, allowing you to connect to a computer for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/boss_users_group\/article.php?ArticleId=1328\">backup and file swapping<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12701\" style=\"width: 725px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-3_Angle.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12701\" data-attachment-id=\"12701\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/12\/compact-boss-loop-station-family\/rc-3_angle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-3_Angle.jpg?fit=715%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"715,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RC-3_Angle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The RC-3 Loop Station offers three hours of recording time and 99 locations for storing loops.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-3_Angle.jpg?fit=268%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-3_Angle.jpg?fit=715%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-3_Angle.jpg?resize=715%2C800\" alt=\"BOSS RC-3 Loop Station\" width=\"715\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-3_Angle.jpg?w=715&amp;ssl=1 715w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-3_Angle.jpg?resize=268%2C300&amp;ssl=1 268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RC-3 Loop Station offers three hours of recording time and 99 memory locations for storing loops.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Onboard loop storage makes the RC-3 a really versatile tool for performing and practice. For example, you can store different song sections (verse, chorus, etc.) in memory locations, and play them back sequentially using external footswitches for dynamic backing. With so much time available, you can even load up complete songs in the memory locations, using the RC-3 as a convenient playback device for live backing tracks and jamming.<\/p>\n<h3><em>RC-3 Features at a Glance:<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Powerful looping features in a compact pedal<\/li>\n<li>Three hours of stereo recording time<\/li>\n<li>99 phrase memories for storing loops and backing tracks<\/li>\n<li>Built-in rhythms and USB connectivity<\/li>\n<li>True stereo I\/O for stereo instruments and effects pedals, plus stereo Aux In for connecting a smartphone\u00a0or\u00a0music player<\/li>\n<li>Use optional BOSS footswitches (FS-7, FS-6, FS-5U) for expanded loop control and phrase memory selection<\/li>\n<li>Automatic recording option (with count-in) simplifies looping for beginners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>RC-30 Loop Station: Dual-Track Power, Loop FX, and Mic Support<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/gear\/productdetails.php?ProductId=1160&amp;ParentId=251\">RC-30<\/a> starts with the basic RC-3 feature set (three hours of recording time, 99 phrase memories, rhythms, etc.) and adds more, more, more. This powerful looper is housed in the BOSS Twin Pedal format, which provides two integrated pedal switches along with expanded\u00a0real estate for a lot of great extra features.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12702\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Angle.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12702\" data-attachment-id=\"12702\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/12\/compact-boss-loop-station-family\/rc-30_angle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Angle.jpg?fit=800%2C739&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,739\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RC-30_Angle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The RC-30 Loop Station supports two synchronized loops and features onboard effects.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Angle.jpg?fit=300%2C277&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Angle.jpg?fit=800%2C739&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12702\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Angle.jpg?resize=800%2C739\" alt=\"RC-30 Loop Station\" width=\"800\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Angle.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Angle.jpg?resize=300%2C277&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RC-30 Loop Station supports two synchronized loops and features onboard effects.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The big standout feature of the RC-30 is that it\u2019s a dual-track looper, which means that you can record two different synchronized loops and play them back at the same time. This opens up new avenues for creative performances, allowing you to create more complex loop pieces in real time.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the RC-30 is equipped with built-in Loop FX such as Sweep Filter, Bend Down, Lo-Fi, and others. You can apply these effects to phrases as they play back, providing an additional way to make your loop performances interesting, fun, and unique.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RpN8SBkGnR4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The RC-30 also offers the most input options of all the compact Loop Stations. Like the RC-3, it has mono\/stereo instrument inputs on 1\/4-inch jacks, plus a stereo Aux In. But the RC-30 also has an XLR mic jack, making it the compact looper of choice for traditional singers, vocal beatboxers, and acoustic instrumentalists. The XLR jack features switchable\u00a0phantom power for using studio-quality condenser microphones. All the inputs can used at the same time, so you can easily capture loops from a variety of different sources at once.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12703\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Back.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12703\" data-attachment-id=\"12703\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/12\/compact-boss-loop-station-family\/rc-30_back\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Back.jpg?fit=1000%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,320\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RC-30_Back\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The rear panel of the RC-30 Loop Station provides inputs for a variety of devices, including a vocal mic. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Back.jpg?fit=300%2C96&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Back.jpg?fit=1000%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12703\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Back.jpg?resize=1000%2C320\" alt=\"RC-30 Loop Station Rear Panel\" width=\"1000\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Back.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/RC-30_Back.jpg?resize=300%2C96&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rear panel of the RC-30 Loop Station provides inputs for a variety of devices, including a vocal mic.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><em>RC-30 Features at a Glance:<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dual-track looper with two integrated pedal switches<\/li>\n<li>Three hours of stereo recording time and 99 phrase memories<\/li>\n<li>Loop FX for adding enhanced sound processing to loops<\/li>\n<li>Built-in rhythms and USB connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Inputs for XLR microphone, mono\/stereo instrument, and external music player\/stereo device<\/li>\n<li>Use optional BOSS footswitches (FS-7, FS-6, FS-5U) for expanded loop control and phrase memory selection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Advanced Looping with the RC-300 and RC-505<\/h2>\n<p>If your looping aspirations take you beyond the compact Loop Stations, you\u2019ll want to check out the RC-300 and RC-505. Packed with advanced features for power users, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/gear\/productdetails.php?ProductId=1182&amp;ParentId=251\">RC-300<\/a> offers three simultaneous loops in a floor-based pedalboard configuration that\u2019s ideal for instrumentalists and players who sing. 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