If you are looking for a fast and easy Boss looper, it can be an excellent solution. With two inputs and two outputs it turns out even flexible and versatile. It can work with a battery or with the AC adaptor.
This looper can record and store up to 16 minutes of audio, in Mono, from your guitar or, thanks to the Aux In, from external sources, such as an MP3 player, for example. The function for the rhythmic accompaniment is really useful and amusing.
The user can mix the signals that come from the two inputs, Mic and Inst, thanks to two separate volumes. The phrase tempo can be controlled in real time, without affecting the pitch. All the main controls are immediately accessible.
Certainly, the remarkable internal memory is one of the most interesting features. In a so compact looper up to 3 hours of recording time is really a very good result. Two inputs and two outputs make it particularly flexible.
The 2 tracks, each with volume fader and select button, are independent. It provides some effects and an XLR input, with Phantom Power, for a condenser microphone, and can work with 6 batteries. The AUX In is always useful.
Compared with the RC-50, the front panel is more simple, less confused. All the elements are arranged in an intuitive order and everything is clear and immediate. The level of each track can be regulated with a fader. XLR with Phantom Power.
The rear panel is much complete and allows a good flexibility. The microphone input is equipped with the Phantom Power. The built-in drum machine has 379 patterns at user disposal, and is really a masterpiece.
The 5 tracks of each loop are equipped with indipendent controls and dedicated fader. Effects can be applied on each track and globally. Two knobs can be used to tweak the parameters. 85 rhythm patterns.
Thanks to the use of a Compact Flash card it can store up to 6 hours of audio. This looper isn't a cheap product, but the quality costs, and all the necessary for a good work is present. It is equipped with the USB.
An interesting feature is the ability to speed up or slow down audio without changing the pitch. It comes with JamManager, a very useful and completely free software. An additional footswitch (the FS3X) can be connected through a dedicated input.
Compared with the previous version, it can be synchronized with one or more units, and features a more complete set of inputs and outputs. A/D and D/A Conversion: 24 bit. Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit.
It provides a rhythm guide track, much useful for practicing and for a perfect loop recording. The front panel is equipped with 4 switches and all the knobs and the buttons for the adjusting of the parameters.