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Powerful Tabletop Looping and Multi-effects





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The RC-202 Loop Station packs the powerful looping and multi-effects of BOSS's venerable RC-505 into a 2-track tabletop unit. The RC-202 also shares the RC-505's distinctive aesthetics and its simple hands-on controls. The RC-202 is primed for live performance - four input effects and four track effects are available simultaneously, and loops can be saved in real time, allowing for fluid creative expression. And if you're a performing musician, the RC-202's foot control and MIDI capabilities are second to none, leaving your hands free for playing your guitar, keyboard, or other instrument. The RC-202 is a powerful loop station for club performers, vocalists, keyboardist, or beatboxers.





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Performance Demo





Quick Start 1: Setting Up





Quick Start 2: Creating Loops





Quick Start 3: Creating a Loop With Effects





Quick Start 4: Re-do a Loop





Quick Start 5: Advanced Looping





Quick Start 6: Apply Effects to Existing Loops





Quick Start 7: Change Effect Type





Quick Start 8: Switching Memories While Playing





Quick Start 9: Connecting Multiple RC Units





Quick Start 10: Loop Using Rhythm





BOSS RC-202 Loop Station at a Glance:


Two stereo phrase tracks with independent controls


Versatile onboard effects offer easy sound enhancement


Phrase storage and onboard rhythms


Two stereo phrase tracks with independent controls





The RC-202 offers individual controls and animated status indicators for both of its stereo phrase tracks. This allows you to quickly control your performance with the touch of a button, and to play two different loops simultaneously. If you don't like your mix, simply adjust it with the individual volume faders. These individual controls make for endless creative possibilities.





Versatile onboard effects offer easy sound enhancement





With an arsenal of built-in effects available at your fingertips, the RC-202 makes it easy to modify your sound as you perform. Use input effects to create unique, robust sound qualities while you're recording, or employ track effects for real-time processing of loop playback. For overall processing, the RC-202 provides global compression and master reverb effects. Featuring large, easy-to-grab knobs for adjusting parameters and dedicated panel buttons to turn effects on and off, this loop station is a versatile asset to your live performance.





Phrase storage and onboard rhythms





The phrase memory feature of the RC-202 allows for the storage of up to 64 different preset settings, as well as phrase track data. If you have a certain setup that you always begin with before every performance, you can save and recall your preferences through the User Set. Also built into this powerful loop station are 17 different rhythm patterns. At Sweetwater, we've used these both as backing tracks and as reference guides while recording more advanced phrases.





BOSS RC-202 Loop Station Features:


Compact tabletop looper with simple hands-on controls


2 stereo phrase tracks with independent controls and status indicators for creative looping


4 Input FX and 4 Track FX simultaneously available for easy sound enhancement


64 phrase memories (8 memories x 8 banks) to store preset settings and track data


17 onboard rhythms (including odd-measure beats) act as backing tracks for loop recording


External MIDI control and optional footswitches for remote control


USB audio/MIDI interface for phrase import/export and DAW integration


XLR mic input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and stereo aux inputs


For a compact, hands-on looper, turn to the BOSS RC-202 Loop Station!