All user reviews for the Boss RC-20XL Loop Station

The RC-20 XL is a sampling of the sentence pedal that can record and reproduce sound in real time. a very long recording capacity that puts the pedal ahead of its competitors ...

UTILIZATION

Very simple, very interesting patterns (such as fade out), the possibility of adding the footswitch to have more control ... but happiness
the manual is clear, simple and accurate ...

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is about right, the problem of these pedals is the breath generated. here it is discreet enough, I regret, however, that the pedal input saturates quickly, but nothing nasty. the sound is still less clear-brown when sampled. a comment, you should use the pedal in the effects loop of the amp to avoid blowing.

OVERALL OPINION

Not much to say about this pedal, it does what I ask, I use as a memo pad and allows me to make cattle alone when my friends are not there ...
the price is reasonable, in fact, I would do without hesitation that choice.

This "twin pedal" BOSS allows sampler phrases microphone recordings from a scratch or from a lectueur CD, mp3 etc MD. The recording time for samples is 16 minutes max, and 11 sites samples are arranged in memory. The appreil can do overdubs, loops, and choose an effect of end of sample (such as a fade-out to pluto a cut in direct stopping of a sample etc.). or move the samples in reverse (the effect is comical, say original).
The Undo / trs rtable are useful for overdubs
The samples are stored in memory conservsmme when the RC-20XL is out of power.
Function loop-quantize tip top (see APRS)
Possibility of marking the tempo with drum sounds included (it is really rather minimal but practical work)
In terms of connections there are between one musical instrument jack, microphone jack from one (the volume of two inputs is adjustable via two spare pots) from a minijack for CD, MD, Mp3 and an output jack. There are also two entries jack for connecting footswitches (FS5U) that can change quickly and a sample pedals to activate the reverse mode without using the "small button" on the tiny front panel. There is also an area between the adapter is not supplied with the appreil (as usual with the boss), it is within thirty euros, it's expensive but considering how the food stacks RC20 it's quick profitability.

UTILIZATION

Simple operation, pedal left sample or read the register "on top" (overdub)
Pedal right: stopping the sample, or delete (press the pedals stay)
The pedals are also used to "undo / rtable" on overdubs, which is ULTRA practice (miss your overdub you're not obliged to redo any samples that taient "below")
Loop quantize function is also something gnial the RC-20XL, when you do a sample and you press on the pedals right, indicating that this is the end of the sample, the RC-20XL d cutting measures in the sample is removed (or added) a blank at the end of time to compensate Manir raction of the user who pressed the pedals, basically need to be quick to second-prs dizime for the samples run in seamless loop every turn ugly.
The manual is clear trs is concise, and a CD sampler demonstration is included in the box.

SOUND QUALITY

RC20XL I use with my bass (Ibanez BTB550) but it's an adaptable PDAL any type of instrument or microphone for singers (her). The ergonomics of the appreil is really the point.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few weeks, I tried a few other samplers before and I was advised this one. It is quite expensive but I think it's a good investment. It's a game that enriches appreil musical Manir impressive, I look back my components or pieces that I play with my sampler, in a word is an instrument vritablement Entire apart. I repeat that choice without problem!

Everything has been said .... EXCEPT ... a point to review: THE STEREO !!!!!
11 min recording, it's ... but it's mono, and that's a shame.
Let me explain: What's the point of having to delay panoramic Super beautiful, beautiful stereo chorus (live WG8), if at the end of the chain is a branch RC20 XL mono ... :-(
Everything falls flat ... What a shame ...

... and then, I want to reiterate ... I, too, the lack of MIDI sync eventually bouillr me!

UTILIZATION

I'm having good anyway ... I use it a lot at home but very little in concert .. (Of 2 titles on a repertoire of 22)

SOUND QUALITY

The output signal is still not 100% faithful to the original.

OVERALL OPINION

Not bad, it's true ... Boss but few take into account any advice to get out a new version (as he had done from RC20 to RC20XL ... without changing the price, it would top)

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
It is a loop pedal, so it can record up to 11 minutes zik, and to loop. No effect, except the "reverse", which allows to choose the loop in reverse.

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Analog I think it ...

- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
A CD comes with the pedal which contains many sounds, and some demos. They can get into the pedal by the auxiliary input, or out through the output jack. Damage, in contrast to its direct competitor (the Jam Man), there is no USB port.

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
An instrument input jack, another microphone, an auxiliary input, an output jack and an input for a control pedal (to change the loop without having to touch the pot).

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
It takes a few hours To approach the main features of the "beast", a little older to really use it ... But nothing too long!

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
And very french! It is indispensable at the beginning!

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
The little effect is very useful (change of pace, finishing a loop fade out ..) without loss of quality (well, ok, it better not be a change of pace too much on a loop, but nothing really problematic)

- Which instruments do you use?
With an Epiphone Gothic G-400 and a Zoom G2 effects pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
About 1 month.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
The output can live with headphones and change the tempo of the loops are already registered more undeniable that ANSI impressive storage capacity (I have not yet completed!).
USB and stereo output would have been nice, but you can easily do without. And above all, an AC adapter sold with the pedal!

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
No!

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Pretty good, even excellent!

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
I find my way may be more to the Jam Man, but its higher price blocked me at the time and I always block some now!

Everything t said ...
For me, the MIDI has never failed me because I used it in the pedals alone.

UTILIZATION

Trs simple setup, grip in 5 minutes to play / record a phrase, etc. add an overdub.
on the other hand, a little more time to get used is Necessary for the device, rgler levels, and the dpart / stop / start loops and overdubs in rhythm. But nothing too violent.
Manuel trs clear and Franais.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound loops registered is not exactly the sound between the pedals (Sampling requires too low), and we must be careful at the (rapid saturation in between) when recorded phrase. There is a loss of level and sound quality when recording. That's enough for use at home to work, but rptition on scne or in the studio it becomes more dlicat.
I used this with a bass pedals.

OVERALL OPINION

I utlise little in the end!
What I like most is to store phrases, ideas, and rebosser later able to run and play grid over ...
I have not tried other models of this kind.
The ratio quality price is right if it was the usefulness of such pedals.
I sold it long ago. I would, a looper can be one day but not the forcment RC20XL, I would look to have a device that restores a little better the sentences registered, because for me c'tait teachers and limited use of the pedals my apartment ...

Sampler phrases: guitar and vocals. (The same little store with something else that's not a problem.

An instrument input, microphone input, an input for an auxiliary device.
2 switch outputs for the exterior.
A general release.
Knobs for input and output with level indicator (LED) of peak
Memory Selector knob, multi-button selection of features of the machine. (Reverse function, fashion denregistrement ect ...)

The facade is CONSCISE, simple and precise, the knobs are effective, modes and other simple functions. Aesthetically it's own short: 10/10

Special features are the "reverse" mode that will link the sentences in reverse it can be fun but easy to manage.
Quin function at the time of registration, cutting the central part of the spectrum of a CD: either the voices and solo! Fantastic!
Fade mode or "volume down alone,"
mode that simply reading li that once the sample recorded
Loop quantize that cutting the sample at the desired tempo.
Tap tempo mode.
and mini "drum machine" with some very nice drum sound to help a stalling is ... Others not count on it to use it as a box is not editable ryhtme ..

It comes with a demo CD of sample that can be recorded in the pedal thanks al auxiliary input, perfect for solos for example. Book simple and effective.

UTILIZATION

The setup is simple. It is true that in the first minutes it seems complex. Once the essential functions of the machine tamed, that is to say mainly the operation of the pedals (smith record, stop, overdub, delete.) All other functions more "secondary" and just as far.

An hour or two of practice and off you go! In short this machine is simple, if you have already pawed the multi-effects pedal and other ca has not rocket science.

The manual in french is very simple too, well explained. This is perfect for learning to manage the beast, although half the job done without. It allows you to see at any moment how to walk the "fade" for example, if you do remember. it is above that serves as a ca .. For my part ...

The only feature that has to learn and at first is hardu is the "loop quantize" that hold your sample to the tempo. nothing too difficult either after a trial you get there.

SOUND QUALITY

I heard the sound deci beyond that was not faithful to the guitar.
I want although it is a perfectionist, but we're not all engineers and we are not in search of perfect sound, so finally, but not what! lol. For me, when I record a guitar part, it is true that the sound has not the potato's "direct from my amp" is obvious: it is a recording not a live conceits!
(If you know what I mean) but it is a top quality more than acceptable. For me it was out almost CD quality. (Too bad for the purists that I speak of Hertz, that's what I feel when I listen to). Even several overdub the sound remains clean as an e ets own the game, I heard that this faisiat foulli soon ... For me the problem comes from the guitar all depends on what he overdub ...

OVERALL OPINION

I am the User for a week now and I'm sure (I will update my opinion on the functionality of the auxiliary input that I have not explored.) If I had to redo my choice I would do it instantly.

Its a top, a top record, recording time, which until now only been a problem my pa .. I love it! simple, clear, effective.

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UTILIZATION

Manir gnrale of the use is fairly simple.
Comprhension to edit the loops is almost ine but requires exercise and a little time to synchronize the rhythm (I slap on my guitar to the rhythm, fawn Joseph Arthur).
on the other hand, there is a big problem with this machine. You can not vote without the sampler sampler guitar (or other instrument), and inversment, at the same time. It trsdrangeant! For that reason alone, I put that 6.

SOUND QUALITY

Sound level, I did not notice anything obvious.
I use it with an Avalon DI, Martin DXME a guitar, a Takamine EF360SC and Fender Highway One Texas Tele Micro and Neuman.

Useless: the sentences registered dj ... they are null and out of the 80 ... and above all unnecessary!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had about a month.
What I like most is to be able to sample sentences (useful when you are alone on scne).
What I like the month is the impossibility to separate the tracks and MIC INST.

I wish to test the JamMan but in Switzerland it is found nowhere ...

- Saves the one above the other (the total hearts what)

- Technology utiliss: lctricit + driving force of the foot

- The effects are ditables, if we dbrouille well for connection to a PC

UTILIZATION

- Config. gen. simple

-Ed. sound / effects easy

- Manual. masi not read apparently simple

SOUND QUALITY

- The effects are effective and raliste (a must)

- I use a microphone and a guitar and sometimes bass, worse in the end I put a micro synth or me.

- I like it when records and ca That's good for what it is for

OVERALL OPINION

- J (using the little jewels for 5 6 months

- I like lots to praticitbr />
- I have not tried it before similar

- The ratio of price and quality a lot

- Experience with this choice but I would do with more money I would buy the RC-50's to tan.

See more advice and descriptions ... and thank you to the previous ones descriptive, I'm down on your opinions for this purchase

UTILIZATION

So it's simple, I bought this unit used without a manual and REU, but it took me a few minutes to understand everything ... For someone accustomed to the effects rack , samplers and rhythm box is the ABC

SOUND QUALITY

Nothing wrong with a guitar for heavy metal sound as the parties "clean" is more than adequate

OVERALL OPINION

I did that for three days, but as a solo dj test with my group ...
I have not tried other models before but I dj a long exprience work on sampler and the price is more than adequate ... but still a toy , can be found in a studio means more "pro"
Yes I think I do it again this election!

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UTILIZATION

The boss rc 20 xl is very simple to use. I do m'tais never used this type of pedals before and reading the instructions good enough for me matriser the instrument. Then it took me about 15 days to actually appropriating all modes and grate know the tempo.

SOUND QUALITY

I use it for guitar, both electric and electroacoustic also for singing. The rendering is good and the trs trs rglages simple.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 months and I must be delighted by the rc 20 xl. I use it on dsormais scne, in addition to the guitar / voice effects to simple and original. And the effect is reverse vraiemenbt excellent too! All for a report that I find qualitprix INTERESTED trs.

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
It's a sampler, so you can play, then loop (you can also make oneshots).
- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Digital.
- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
No, there is no computer connection.
- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
No noon, two jack inputs, a stereo line-in audio output (not headphone)
- Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
Not

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Yes, very simple. It must be said that there is not much option anyway and I rarely use (eg reverse).
- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
Like I said, there is not much to do besides editing a reverse or time stretch (not very convincing).
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Yes it will. No problem.

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
Ben is doing a very good job, no complaints side loop.
- Which instruments do you use?
Guitar, synthesizer, microphone, percussion.
- Which ones you prefer, you hate?
...

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
Purchased fall of 2004.
- What is so special that you like most and least?
Easy to use, carry, we can quickly build beautiful curls. The big missing, for me, just the absence of noon (that would sync with a drum machine or sequencer, but hey, we can not have it either).
- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
No, the first was the one I wanted.
- How would you rate the quality / price?
All right, I think it's a revolutionary effect that allows you to multiply (a dream when one often has to play alone)
- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
I do not know. I like it well is a great tool to compose and produce the same (I did some songs with). But for better models came out. So maybe if something came out in midday, I would stay on this side (not the RC-50, that either !!!).

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
LoopStation

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Digital

- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
Not

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
2 instrument inputs Jack / Mic Jack not an output option of adding to the reverse pedal and change loops

- Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
Not

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Supr simple everything is marked on the pedal!

- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
yes

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Who?

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
Yes perfect for my use

- Which instruments do you use?
Guitar / Bass / Vocals / Piano etc. ....

- Which ones you prefer, you hate?
Most super solid pedal and everything

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
1 year

- What is so special that you like most and least?
Easy to use MIDI input for Lack of sync with other modules

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Guitar Rig2

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Produce good for the price

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes course!

See below ...

UTILIZATION

The config is very simple .. the manual is in English but I have not had to because I had a JamMan some time ago and the basic principle is the same ... For those who use it for the first, the french manual can be downloaded from the site of BOSS. and a quick glance may be necessary but you'll quickly get the beast under control.

I had some small difficulties in taking out different mix of early (like, it records the avoerdubs a normal volume and almost no one hears when listening not ..) but now it's going.

Loop Quantize function works wonders .. very useful for me as a handle ...

SOUND QUALITY

I use it with a piano and a scratch .. I plug the microphone jack on the piano .. I must say the sound is really good .. and yet I overload the RC-20 .. I often phrase out over two or three overdubs and sound is good!

OVERALL OPINION

I would do this choice without any hesitation. As mentioned earlier, I had a JamMan (which is fine too) but I would resume a RC-20 because it corresponds better to my utility. For example, I can connect my piano because it is a jack for XLR microphone jack and not .. There is a function to fade out of the loop stop (very useful live). The rythlme are far more diverse than in the JamMan ... In other words, much more useful function in live ... For cons, the Jamna will be much more appropriate for and dials (USB to send and receive samples, memory card, 100 presets ..,...)

In short completely satisfied ..

Does everything said. It is true that the tap tempo rglage can only annoying when you want to do studio, and a possibility of the tempo in BPM rgler t have a good idea. But it does not matter because if the JamMan excels in this case, the RC20 XL scne on her! And I guarantee you that nothing beats a good tap tempo.

9 because it's solid, reliable and complete.

Edit 21/06/2011:
Not being able to BPM tempo rgler prs is when handicapping same time, as the impossibility to export files via USB. And RC30 was released, and a nice little TC ... In fact, the JamMan is also scne ...
I note down the offer because even when much progress in the field: more recording capacity, more features internal (BPM etc..), PC connection, output for spares microphone and guitar, with XLR power supply fantme, and so on.
It takes the age, the little one.

UTILIZATION

Gnrale the config is very simple. This is my Premire loop pedals and I was afraid a little gas plant. None of has! Here everything is in the hands, feet and eyes. I would strongly recommend a dual footswitch to change from a loop on the other, as' do. The footswitch for the reverse mode is less important, I think.

For ceuw never used the loop and who say, Damn, must grate tempo, death must be square to use a! Mr Boss you thought. You rglez the tempo early, you select the function and loop quantize bte "catch" your imprcisions pdestres. I use this little function, but provided you do not Exceeds terminals, not bad. Any fawn, this kind of thing then learns to play carr not be afraid, however.

Start recording at the foot or Manir automatic, too. I personally prfre foot, I feel of being more in, but it is subjective. The CONTRL Systm of the two switches is thinking. The Undo function is handy when you Caguas ..

The manual is clear, but the interface is intuitive enough to quickly dlaisser trs.

I put 9, not for the history of the BPM rglage, honest was not for me absolutely not, but because I plutt prfr a tap tempo foot ...

Edit: I said something stupid, you can do the tap tempo foot, correct and I therefore put 10.

Edit 21/06/2011:
The tap tempo is good, but I'm not a machine. And my drummer either (well, a little more when same). Feedback, I started using the rglage the tempo of the loop before it is to create. Even when there are limits. On the one hand, we always start recording RFLEX battery beginners, while not Get You Started a measure later, knowing that instead of following the guide dj lanc he returned the first time. To overcome this difficulty I record an empty loop at the desired tempo, and I run an overdub at the right time, knowing that it starts instantly. If anyone has found better, or I am. As for the autostart, it also lacks Ractive I got.

SOUND QUALITY

Having read some topics in the forums, I'll be careful. I found the sound good enough to use as I do. I will not buy a Lexicon, I have not the means. I use the RC20XL with guitars electric or electro, or electro lectriuqes bass and occasionally a microphone. In terms of voice, the JamMan seems suprieur, with its XLR inputs, but I am using trs little voice to loops or samples, so ...

Scne on, I often limits its use of samples rather than loops, because I have no reason to deprive myself of real musicians. For jam, this thing is super friendly, however, as easy to ACCS, and has become fun.

Edit: when the conversion is even a little pain sounds very heavy ... I put 7

To get an IDE, with its RC20XL compare the Update main competitor, the Digitech JamMan. The JM has made sound equally correct, and even better for the microphone input. With its USB port, it is more multifunctional than Boss, which in no case can replace a DVR. That said, also has user-friendly.

Edit 21/06/2011: a dowry of a good amp effects loop worthy of the name, the sound quality is fine for guitar. A little compression on the big sound, always, and when many overdubs become Think vary frquences highlighted, otherwise the spray. A small pedals of four, a flick of the knob and tone is good.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it to Manir intermittently for 3 years. I like its simplicity and its ct "Plug and Play". His refusal to work with a PC is as admirable as regrettable. Let me explain. With the JamMan, we can do many things, but with a PC. With the Boss, you learn not to dbrouiller is like re-learn life without mobile softphone is sometimes frustrating, but the price of freedom. If you want to register, make small model house, etc.., Do not buy the pedals. But do not buy the JamMan either ... Prfrez multitrack recorder like Boss BR-600 or Tascam or other affordable, even to satisfy you (and more easily than the whole shebang PC, sound card, software galore, Mommy why when I play I get two seconds later ?!!!) If you want to Entran with loops, playing solos in acclrant gradually, have fun with friends or imaginary rels, N'H do not hesitate, you will not regret it.

With exprience, hard to say whether I would do this choice because my expectations voluent and hardware with. However, I believe that occasion 175 euros, not the flight, far from it. New, this may be a bit expensive. Whatever I will use that in future, be aware that this PDAL, tool scne foremost, is the companion IDAL to work intelligently instrument. And has no price.

Edit 21/06/2011: I have become less ractionnaire with computers. That said, I maintain that this creature is very well for work pieces, type the bovine or in small scne training. This kind of hardware is still demanding trs ds when a drummer is Submitted. During the rating should fall drastically with the arrival of the RC30, and bargains may be Submitted. For now, I do not replace it, first I want to perfect the trick matriser Russia, which remains the most difficult with the pedals or another. Later, I'd probably for a MODEL latest issue.

Everything has been said
I put 8 because there is not setting the tempo in bpm

UTILIZATION

Configuration bit complicated, but I preferred to watch the entire manual (it is not very long) to fully know all the possibilities.

easy to use

SOUND QUALITY

The quality of the converters is not completely with return, so if some sounds go quite well, others suffer a bit (I think of distos notemment). They are less clear and less attack (in short, a bit messy)

OVERALL OPINION

Personally I do not need 99 tracks backups. If this pedal is ergonomic, we must admit that the sound quality is slightly below than I expected, but it is suitable for what I did. (Not live with just the jam at home)