Boss RC-505 mkII Tabletop Loop Station

Boss RC-505 MkII Tabletop Loop Station | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Boss RC-505 MkII takes the acclaimed tabletop looper to new levels of performance capability — five stereo phrase tracks with dedicated controls and volume faders, 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing for premium audio quality, and a massive effects arsenal of 49 Input FX and 53 Track FX types with up to four simultaneous effects per section. Over 200 onboard rhythm patterns across 16 drum kits, 99 memory locations, dual XLR microphone inputs with phantom power, and three stereo line output pairs round out a connectivity and performance feature set that empowers vocalists, multi-instrumentalists, beatboxers, and loop artists of every kind. Whether you're building layered live loops, crafting studio arrangements, or performing hybrid solo sets, the RC-505 MkII is one of the most comprehensive and capable tabletop loopers ever made.

Product Overview

The RC-505 MkII's five stereo phrase tracks are the core of the performance experience — each track has its own dedicated controls and volume fader, allowing independent management of every layer in a loop arrangement in real time. Recording, overdubbing, muting, soloing, and adjusting the volume of individual tracks are all immediately accessible without navigating menus, which is critical for live loop performance where split-second decisions and hands-on control directly impact the musical result. A Mark Back function provides enhanced undo/redo capability during performance, allowing more flexible, confident loop building than a simple one-level undo — recovering from a mistake or unwanted overdub in real time without disrupting the overall arrangement.

The effects system is where the RC-505 MkII demonstrates its depth as a serious performance tool. Forty-nine Input FX types process incoming signals before they're committed to a loop track — shaping the raw input from a microphone or instrument with effects like pitch shifting, harmonization, reverb, or distortion before the loop is recorded. Fifty-three Track FX types then allow each recorded loop to be further manipulated and transformed after recording — opening up creative possibilities for evolving a loop arrangement over the course of a performance rather than being locked into how loops were originally captured. Up to four simultaneous effects can run in each section (Input and Track), and two dedicated Master FX types apply across the overall output for global tonal shaping.

The rhythm section is a full-featured performance tool in its own right — over 200 onboard rhythm patterns across 16 drum kits provide immediate, diverse rhythmic backing that can be integrated with the loop tracks for complete, multi-layered musical arrangements. Deep MIDI support expands the RC-505 MkII's integration capabilities significantly, allowing external controllers, synthesizers, drum machines, and DAWs to sync with and control the unit in complex hybrid performance setups. Two control inputs each support up to two footswitches or one expression pedal for expanded hands-free performance control, and USB connectivity provides data backup, phrase import/export via BOSS Tone Studio, and drum pattern import via the RC Rhythm Converter app.

The 32-bit AD/DA conversion and 32-bit floating-point processing ensure the RC-505 MkII's audio quality is professional-grade throughout the signal path — capturing and reproducing the full dynamic range and tonal character of whatever is recorded into it without the quality degradation that lower-resolution digital processing can introduce over multiple overdub layers. Comprehensive connectivity includes dual XLR microphone inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones, two stereo line input pairs, and three stereo line output pairs — providing flexible routing for complex live setups, front-of-house feeds, monitor sends, and recording configurations.

Ideal For

• Vocalists, beatboxers, and multi-instrumentalists who want a dedicated tabletop loop performance platform with professional-grade audio quality
• Loop artists who need hands-on, real-time control over five independent stereo tracks simultaneously during live performance
• Performers building complex live loop arrangements with rhythm backing, integrated effects, and MIDI-connected external gear
• Home studio musicians who want a versatile loop station and performance tool with USB phrase import/export and BOSS Tone Studio integration
• Musicians in Idaho Falls looking for the most capable and feature-complete tabletop loop station BOSS has ever made

Key Features

Five Stereo Phrase Tracks with Dedicated Controls
Each of the five phrase tracks has its own controls and volume fader for immediate, hands-on management of every layer in a loop arrangement — essential for live performance where real-time track control determines musical outcomes.

32-Bit AD/DA and 32-Bit Floating-Point Processing
Professional-grade audio conversion and processing preserves the full dynamic range and tonal quality of recorded material through multiple overdub layers without quality degradation.

49 Input FX and 53 Track FX — Up to 4 Simultaneous Per Section
A massive effects arsenal processes incoming signals before recording and transforms recorded loops after capture — with up to four simultaneous effects in each section for deep, layered tonal construction.

Mark Back — Enhanced Undo/Redo
Advanced undo/redo functionality allows more confident, flexible loop building during live performance, enabling recovery from unwanted overdubs without disrupting the overall arrangement.

Over 200 Rhythm Patterns with 16 Drum Kits
A comprehensive built-in rhythm section provides diverse rhythmic backing for immediate, multi-layered musical arrangements directly from the RC-505 MkII.

Comprehensive Connectivity
Dual XLR microphone inputs with phantom power, two stereo line input pairs, and three stereo line output pairs support complex live routing configurations for front-of-house, monitors, and recording simultaneously.

Deep MIDI Support
MIDI In/Out and USB MIDI allow integration with external controllers, synthesizers, drum machines, and DAWs for complex hybrid performance setups.

USB with Tone Studio and RC Rhythm Converter
USB connectivity supports data backup, phrase import/export via BOSS Tone Studio, and drum pattern import via the RC Rhythm Converter app for deep desktop integration and library management.

What's Included

• Boss RC-505 MkII Tabletop Loop Station
• AC Adapter
• Free standard shipping

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Tabletop Loop Station Today

The Boss RC-505 MkII is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to experience all five stereo track controls and the full effects system in person, or reach out online to order yours — the most capable tabletop loop station BOSS has ever made.