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Boss RC-30 Effect Pedal Looper
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Boss Rc-30 Loop Station Twin Pedal Looper 3-hour 99-phrase W/box
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Boss RC-30 Loop Station Pedal
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It's not the biggest or best looper available but it's quite capable. It fits a perfect nitch where your not needing a massive looper for gigging, but the single pedal looper are just not cutting it. All in all it's a decent go between. The built in effects are a but cheezy, and the drum tracks are a bit simplistic but do serve well in providing more then say just a metronome. It'll take a minute or two to familiar yourself with how everything works, but once you understand how it works. It's a great tool for writing songs, practicing leads, and learning to keep better timing. Though it's not my best looper, I do own three RC-30's. I keep one on all my pedal boards as they are perfect for a quick loop.
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When you're looking at loop devices there are certain considerations you must make that suit what you want to use the device for. I have only had the RC30 a short time but here are my initial impressions; For me, I needed something that could run efficiently on batteries (some of the older 'sampling/delay' pedals I had back in the 80's could destroy a brand new PP3 battery in an hour) I also needed the ability to save loops (catered for here by a USB output) and something that could be used easily in a live situation. It achieves most of this; the battery life is impressive and the save and load functions have all worked well so far. Ease of use is maybe the one area that it has shortfalls. Now I do not blame Roland/Boss for this, as with other pieces of kit they ... MoreWhen you're looking at loop devices there are certain considerations you must make that suit what you want to use the device for. I have only had the RC30 a short time but here are my initial impressions; For me, I needed something that could run efficiently on batteries (some of the older 'sampling/delay' pedals I had back in the 80's could destroy a brand new PP3 battery in an hour) I also needed the ability to save loops (catered for here by a USB output) and something that could be used easily in a live situation. It achieves most of this; the battery life is impressive and the save and load functions have all worked well so far. Ease of use is maybe the one area that it has shortfalls. Now I do not blame Roland/Boss for this, as with other pieces of kit they have crammed so many features in that many of the switches/buttons have different functions according to what everything else is doing. The fact is that this is not a 'point and squirt' type pedal you have to learn how to use it to get the best out of it. I have spent some time and so far have had some good results but I am not yet confident on using this in a live situation as I have to decide whether to add one or two external switches for control and I need to know exactly what is going to happen depending onwhat mode I am in. As I say, you have to know what everything else is doing to know how the pedal functions are going to work, you have to know what recording mode you are in and you have to know how the external switches are going to do and it's not always as obvious as I would like. I am enjoying it and the potential for my solo act is immense and I'm sure that this pedal is going to become an important part of my live sound, but as I say this is not something you can just plug in and use without spending some time with.
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Bought it after being bored of the limitations I experienced while using the boss dd7 delay as a looper in my world music project (although the dd7 does a very good job).Now I start to get bored of the limitations the rc 30 brings with it. I wish for example the effects could be used without using a loop. That would give a new sense to the Maschine while it is implemented to my setup and not in use as a looper. The machine should have enough chips on board to provide some more fun and usability. The beatbox unit could also be programmable and I would like to be able to put other drumsamples in it.What I miss is a bpm - Meter AND the possibility to choose the bpm by number. This would help to synchronise it with other machines what is more or less impossible the ... MoreBought it after being bored of the limitations I experienced while using the boss dd7 delay as a looper in my world music project (although the dd7 does a very good job).Now I start to get bored of the limitations the rc 30 brings with it. I wish for example the effects could be used without using a loop. That would give a new sense to the Maschine while it is implemented to my setup and not in use as a looper. The machine should have enough chips on board to provide some more fun and usability. The beatbox unit could also be programmable and I would like to be able to put other drumsamples in it.What I miss is a bpm - Meter AND the possibility to choose the bpm by number. This would help to synchronise it with other machines what is more or less impossible the way it is.WARNING: If you start the loops that are already on the machine (#90+.. ) when you buy it after some testing with a guitar you will either blow your ears or your amp because they are 300% louder then your guitar.
| Make | BOSS |
| Finish | Red |
| Made In | Taiwan |
Boss RC-30 Effect Pedal Looper
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Boss Rc-30 Loop Station Twin Pedal Looper 3-hour 99-phrase W/box
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Boss RC-30 Loop Station Pedal
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It's not the biggest or best looper available but it's quite capable. It fits a perfect nitch where your not needing a massive looper for gigging, but the single pedal looper are just not cutting it. All in all it's a decent go between. The built in effects are a but cheezy, and the drum tracks are a bit simplistic but do serve well in providing more then say just a metronome. It'll take a minute or two to familiar yourself with how everything works, but once you understand how it works. It's a great tool for writing songs, practicing leads, and learning to keep better timing. Though it's not my best looper, I do own three RC-30's. I keep one on all my pedal boards as they are perfect for a quick loop.
When you're looking at loop devices there are certain considerations you must make that suit what you want to use the device for. I have only had the RC30 a short time but here are my initial impressions; For me, I needed something that could run efficiently on batteries (some of the older 'sampling/delay' pedals I had back in the 80's could destroy a brand new PP3 battery in an hour) I also needed the ability to save loops (catered for here by a USB output) and something that could be used easily in a live situation. It achieves most of this; the battery life is impressive and the save and load functions have all worked well so far. Ease of use is maybe the one area that it has shortfalls. Now I do not blame Roland/Boss for this, as with other pieces of kit they ... MoreWhen you're looking at loop devices there are certain considerations you must make that suit what you want to use the device for. I have only had the RC30 a short time but here are my initial impressions; For me, I needed something that could run efficiently on batteries (some of the older 'sampling/delay' pedals I had back in the 80's could destroy a brand new PP3 battery in an hour) I also needed the ability to save loops (catered for here by a USB output) and something that could be used easily in a live situation. It achieves most of this; the battery life is impressive and the save and load functions have all worked well so far. Ease of use is maybe the one area that it has shortfalls. Now I do not blame Roland/Boss for this, as with other pieces of kit they have crammed so many features in that many of the switches/buttons have different functions according to what everything else is doing. The fact is that this is not a 'point and squirt' type pedal you have to learn how to use it to get the best out of it. I have spent some time and so far have had some good results but I am not yet confident on using this in a live situation as I have to decide whether to add one or two external switches for control and I need to know exactly what is going to happen depending onwhat mode I am in. As I say, you have to know what everything else is doing to know how the pedal functions are going to work, you have to know what recording mode you are in and you have to know how the external switches are going to do and it's not always as obvious as I would like. I am enjoying it and the potential for my solo act is immense and I'm sure that this pedal is going to become an important part of my live sound, but as I say this is not something you can just plug in and use without spending some time with.
Bought it after being bored of the limitations I experienced while using the boss dd7 delay as a looper in my world music project (although the dd7 does a very good job).Now I start to get bored of the limitations the rc 30 brings with it. I wish for example the effects could be used without using a loop. That would give a new sense to the Maschine while it is implemented to my setup and not in use as a looper. The machine should have enough chips on board to provide some more fun and usability. The beatbox unit could also be programmable and I would like to be able to put other drumsamples in it.What I miss is a bpm - Meter AND the possibility to choose the bpm by number. This would help to synchronise it with other machines what is more or less impossible the ... MoreBought it after being bored of the limitations I experienced while using the boss dd7 delay as a looper in my world music project (although the dd7 does a very good job).Now I start to get bored of the limitations the rc 30 brings with it. I wish for example the effects could be used without using a loop. That would give a new sense to the Maschine while it is implemented to my setup and not in use as a looper. The machine should have enough chips on board to provide some more fun and usability. The beatbox unit could also be programmable and I would like to be able to put other drumsamples in it.What I miss is a bpm - Meter AND the possibility to choose the bpm by number. This would help to synchronise it with other machines what is more or less impossible the way it is.WARNING: If you start the loops that are already on the machine (#90+.. ) when you buy it after some testing with a guitar you will either blow your ears or your amp because they are 300% louder then your guitar.
If you're toying with the idea of buying one just do it. I wish I had bought one years ago. Surprisingly easy to use and adds another dimension to solo playing. It's great for just messing around, lay down a rhythm loop, bass loop, add as many layers and improvise over the top. I also use it a lot for practicing scales to something more interesting than a metronome! Love the multiple track feature and the ability to save loops to the pedal's memory card for future use. Works great with a microphone at the same time as the guitar, and love the built in drum function. Not sure why the effects are built in, they seem like a bit of an afterthought and they're not great quality. The only down side is there is no included power supply. I picked one up for about 10, it ... MoreIf you're toying with the idea of buying one just do it. I wish I had bought one years ago. Surprisingly easy to use and adds another dimension to solo playing. It's great for just messing around, lay down a rhythm loop, bass loop, add as many layers and improvise over the top. I also use it a lot for practicing scales to something more interesting than a metronome! Love the multiple track feature and the ability to save loops to the pedal's memory card for future use. Works great with a microphone at the same time as the guitar, and love the built in drum function. Not sure why the effects are built in, they seem like a bit of an afterthought and they're not great quality. The only down side is there is no included power supply. I picked one up for about 10, it works OK with the supplied batteries but I prefer to plug in.
I would recommend buying the DigiTech JML2 JamMan instead of the RC-30. I just purchased an RC-30 and played with it fairly extensively for a couple weeks before deciding to return it and get the JamMan. This is obviously a review of the RC-30, but I'm going to compare it to the JamMan for features.Places the JamMan has an edge:1. You are able to switch back and forth between different phrases seamlessly. The RC-30's biggest downfall is a 1/4 second or so lag that occurs when you switch between different phrases. The newest firmware updates have not made this go away. Because of the lag, the RC-30 is almost unusable in live applications.2. When purchased with the Digitech FS3X footswitch (which only cost me $14.95), the JamMan has 7 different control buttons ... MoreI would recommend buying the DigiTech JML2 JamMan instead of the RC-30. I just purchased an RC-30 and played with it fairly extensively for a couple weeks before deciding to return it and get the JamMan. This is obviously a review of the RC-30, but I'm going to compare it to the JamMan for features.Places the JamMan has an edge:1. You are able to switch back and forth between different phrases seamlessly. The RC-30's biggest downfall is a 1/4 second or so lag that occurs when you switch between different phrases. The newest firmware updates have not made this go away. Because of the lag, the RC-30 is almost unusable in live applications.2. When purchased with the Digitech FS3X footswitch (which only cost me $14.95), the JamMan has 7 different control buttons providing much easier hands free control than the RC-30 which has a max of 4 switches when used in conjunction with the Boss FS-6, which is also much more expensive than the Digitech footswitch. The Boss forces you to double tap switches or hold them down for two seconds (changes phrases requires a 2 second hold down even if you have an FS-6).3. The JamMan allows for real time tap tempo changes while the loop is playing. The RC-30 only allows tempo changes when stopped and the phrase must have been previously saved.4. The JamMan has an instrument in volume level and the RC-30 does not. This makes mixing instruments, loops, mics, and rhythms easier on the JamMan.5. Cost is less, even with the additional FS3X. Also the Digitech comes with a power supply (does not run on batteries) while the Boss does not come with a power supply (it does run on batteries though) and is the right power supply that doesn't cause the unit to buzz is an additional $15-25 depending on where you buy it.Places the RC-30 has an edge:1. Two looping channels with each phrase. The user can layer a couple elements on one channel and then switch to the other (while the first is still running) and lay more elements down then stop the first set, etc. This is actuallly pretty difficult to do with only 4 pedal buttons (and that assumes you have an FS-6). It should also be noted that the two channels must be the same length.2. Additional recording time on the RC-30 (3hrs vs. JamMan's 35min). Both allow transfer to computer via USB though for unlimited storage. The JamMan can have additional storage with bigger memory card though. The RC-30 doesn't use a memory card. The computer storage for both units is somewhat annoying and time consuming.3. Loop FX on RC-30. The only effect on the JamMan is reversing the loop (RC-30 doesn't do this). I actually found the Loop FX to be less than spectacular but others may disagree with me. Personally, I'd much rather have a reverse function.4. Mic input on RC-30 has phantom power.Overall I much prefer the JamMan over the RC-30 if for no other reason than the fact that it's usable in a live setting because there's no phrase switching lag. Neither unit seems to noticeably alter my tone - and I'm a tone freak so that's something I listen for and care about a lot.I've owned lots of Boss effects and many have been great but you shouldn't buy this pedal simply because it's made by Boss. Compare the features and choose what's most important for you.
I'm a long time supporter of Boss products but I won't be using this pedal. I do not like that I have to double tap the Record/play pedal on the first loop to play without continuing to record. Record/play or record/overdub should be a user controlled option like on my RC-300. Loops can only be played in parallel and should have the ability to run in series like the RC-300. The effects are gimmicky and mostly unusable and the rhythm section is really generic and unchangeable. If they would only make this pedal with 4 switches (A: record/play - stop/clear & B: record/play - stop/clear) and the ability to play loops in series and parallel, remove the effects and rhythm section, this would be the hottest product on the market. I have an RC-300 which has all these ... MoreI'm a long time supporter of Boss products but I won't be using this pedal. I do not like that I have to double tap the Record/play pedal on the first loop to play without continuing to record. Record/play or record/overdub should be a user controlled option like on my RC-300. Loops can only be played in parallel and should have the ability to run in series like the RC-300. The effects are gimmicky and mostly unusable and the rhythm section is really generic and unchangeable. If they would only make this pedal with 4 switches (A: record/play - stop/clear & B: record/play - stop/clear) and the ability to play loops in series and parallel, remove the effects and rhythm section, this would be the hottest product on the market. I have an RC-300 which has all these features but its too large which is why I'm looking to replace it. Come on Boss... give us a small, functional looper between the RC-300 and RC-30 or we will all be switching to something else like the EHX 22500.
| Make | BOSS |
| Finish | Red |
| Made In | Taiwan |
This Boss RC-30 Loop Station is in great shape and working condition. BOSS celebrates the 10th anniversary of the LoopStation with an exciting new lineup of RC-series loopers! First out of the gate is the RC-30, a Twin Pedal multitrack looper with two synchronized stereo tracks and built-in loop effects. Plug in your instrument of choice, or even a microphone; an XLR input is provided, complete with phantom power. Record for up to three hours direct to internal memory, adding effects as you go. The USB 2.0 port lets you save your loops externally, and import/export WAV files.
This Boss RC-30 Loop Station is in great shape and working condition. BOSS celebrates the 10th anniversary of the LoopStation with an exciting new lineup of RC-series loopers! First out of the gate is the RC-30, a Twin Pedal multitrack looper with two synchronized stereo tracks and built-in loop effects. Plug in your instrument of choice, or even a microphone; an XLR input is provided, complete with phantom power. Record for up to three hours direct to internal memory, adding effects as you go. The USB 2.0 port lets you save your loops externally, and import/export WAV files.
Boss RC-30 Loop Station
This Boss RC-30 Loop Station is in great shape and working condition. BOSS celebrates the 10th anniversary of the LoopStation with an exciting new lineup of RC-series loopers! First out of the gate is the RC-30, a Twin Pedal multitrack looper with two synchronized stereo tracks and built-in loop effects. Plug in your instrument of choice, or even a microphone; an XLR input is provided, complete with phantom power. Record for up to three hours direct to internal memory, adding effects as you go. The USB 2.0 port lets you save your loops externally, and import/export WAV files.
This Boss RC-30 Loop Station is in great shape and working condition. BOSS celebrates the 10th anniversary of the LoopStation with an exciting new lineup of RC-series loopers! First out of the gate is the RC-30, a Twin Pedal multitrack looper with two synchronized stereo tracks and built-in loop effects. Plug in your instrument of choice, or even a microphone; an XLR input is provided, complete with phantom power. Record for up to three hours direct to internal memory, adding effects as you go. The USB 2.0 port lets you save your loops externally, and import/export WAV files.
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