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Boss RC-3 Loop Station
- Price: $187.78
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- B&H # BORC3LS
- Mfr# RC-3
Product Highlights
- Compact Stompbox Design
- 99 Loop Capacity
- Up to 3 Hours of Recording Time
- USB 2.0 Port for WAV Transfer & Storage
- Real Drum Rhythm Guide
- Includes 9V Battery
Remember the Essentials
Batteries and the external power supply are not included. Make sure you get the batteries or power supply you need.
The Boss RC-3 Loop Station delivers up to 3 hours of recording and storage for 99 loops in a compact, rugged stompbox pedal for guitar players. Create layered looping phrases with ease in performances, recording sessions, rehearsals, practices and more. The RC-3's Auto Record feature initiates recording as soon as you start playing. A built-in rhythm guide features authentic drum sounds and various playing styles. A USB connector lets you save and import custom loops to and from a PC in WAV file format.
- Compact and powerful stereo stompbox looper
- Massive internal memory with up to three hours of stereo recording time
- 99 onboard memories for storing loops
- USB 2.0 port allows you to connect to a PC and import/export WAV audio
- Rhythm guide with real drums
- Runs on a single 9-volt battery or optional AC power supply
| Nominal Input Level |
INPUT: -20 dBu
AUX IN: -10 dBu |
| Input Impedance |
INPUT: 1 M ohm
AUX IN: 22k ohms |
| Nominal Output Level | -20 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 1k ohm |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 10k ohms or greater |
| Recording and Playback |
Maximum Recording Time: Approximately 3 hours
Maximum Phrase Memory: 99 phrases Number of tracks: 1 Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo) |
| Controls |
Pedal switch
LOOP OUTPUT knob RHYTHM OUTPUT knob DOWN button UP button WRITE button RHYTHM ON/OFF button TAP TEMPO button |
| Indicators | REC, PLAY (DUB) indicator |
| Display | 7 segments, 2 characters (LED) |
| Connectors |
INPUT A Jack: 1/4" phone type
INPUT B Jack: 1/4" phone type AUX IN Jack: Stereo miniature phone type OUTPUT A Jack: 1/4" phone type OUTPUT B Jack: 1/4" phone type STOP/MEMORY SHIFT Jack: 1/4" TRS phone type USB Connector DC IN Jack (DC 9V) |
| Power Supply |
DC 9 V: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC Adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) * Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used. |
| Current Draw | 70 mA (DC 9 V) |
| Battery Life |
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61): Approx. 3 hours
These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.87 x 5.07 x 2.32" (73 x 129 x 59mm) |
| Weight | 1 lb (459 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
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Cons
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Boss RC-3 Loop Station:
My friend introduced me to this RC-3 and now I own it. It is super fun to use and it is exactly as I expected (imagining myself playing scale on my electric guitar to the accompaniment of chords that I looped) - love this gadget!
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
- Practice
Comments about Boss RC-3 Loop Station:
Haven't played live with it yet but can see it's usefulness for live acoustic guitar performances. Great tone and easy to use out of the box. Excellent practice tool. I like to record an acoustic guitar phrase and then loop it in order to work out harmonica and other lead parts. a little pricey but lot's of fun.
Comments about Boss RC-3 Loop Station:
I play nylon string guitar. I was looking for a devise that would help my play and store loops to use as backing tracks. Strengths:
- devise can store 99 loop for a total time of 3 hours
- big plus; can take loops via USB from pc (but they have to be wan not mp3)
- provides overdub (which i don't use much)
What is not so good;
- Had to buy seprate AC adapter for it
Overall, i think this is a very good product for using to create loops and backing tracks.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Boss RC-3 Loop Station:
Use this for making sound tracks, it's easy to use.
Sound quality is good. Compact and well built.
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Boss RC-3 Loop Station:
My guitar teacher was very happy with the use of this device with your guitar.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Boss RC-3 Loop Station:
Very nice, it records and plays back.
Boss should really include a power adapter though, this will only run a few hours on a 9v battery.
I made an awsome recording of U2's "with or without you" the second day I had it.
It is simple, press pedal to record, press pedal to overdub over what you just recorded, press pedal to stop and listen, press pedal to overdub again, press pedal twice to stop....
It doesn't include a USB cable or 1/4" cable to plug in to your amp, these are extra money, but they're worth it.
Pros
- Durable
- Excellent Craftsmanship
- Great Sound
- Highly Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Jam Sessions
- Performance
- Practice
Comments about Boss RC-3 Loop Station:
[...] The pedal works great. One thing that I am trying to get used to is that when I click the pedal to stop recording the loop, it actually goes straight into overdubbing the loop. This was not mentioned on the Boss website and makes it a little harder to get used to but this function could actually be of great use.
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