Boss RC-5 Loop Station Compact Phrase Recorder Pedal

Your Essential Creative Companion

Step up to the RC-5 and prime your pedalboard with maximum looping range. Capture sound with premium 32-bit quality, navigate parameters and monitor loop status with the backlit LCD, and tap into expanded operation via the control jack and TRS MIDI I/O. With over 50 rhythms, 13 hours of stereo recording, 99 phrase memories, and more, the compact RC-5 puts a deep well of musical power at your feet.

Super Sound Quality

Featuring best-in-class 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing, the RC-5 captures your sound with full fidelity and keeps loops crystal clear through multiple overdubs. With 13 hours of stereo recording time, there's plenty of space for extended creative sessions.

Window to Your World

The RC-5 features the most advanced interface available in any compact looper. The backlit LCD monitors loop status in real time — changing color to indicate recording, overdub, and playback states. The multi-function parameter knob makes it quick and easy to navigate rhythms, kits, and system settings on the fly.

Deep Control

The RC-5's footswitch handles all looping functions — record, overdub, play, stop, and undo/redo. Connect up to two external footswitches for assignable function control, or an expression pedal for continuous adjustments. TRS MIDI I/O enables remote operation from MIDI switchers and foot controllers, plus MIDI sync with drum machines and DAWs.

Move and Groove, Forward and Back

57 preset rhythms across 7 drum kits keep practice and performance sessions inspired across any style. A/B variations can be selected from the panel or via MIDI. The reverse function adds fresh sonic textures to any loop.

Capture, Practice, and Perform

99 phrase memories store your loops as fast as you create them — each memory includes the selected rhythm and kit, ready to go on recall. Back up loop audio to a computer via USB, or import WAV files through BOSS Tone Studio to turn the RC-5 into a pedalboard playback hub for lesson material, jam tracks, or live backing tracks.

Key Features

• 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
• 13 hours of stereo loop recording time
• 99 phrase memories (audio + rhythm/kit settings)
• 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations across 7 drum kits
• Backlit LCD with color-coded loop status display
• Reverse function for creative loop textures
• TRS MIDI I/O (mini jack) for sync and remote control
• External footswitch and expression pedal support
• USB for loop backup and WAV import via BOSS Tone Studio
• Compact pedalboard-friendly footprint
• Boss 5-year warranty