All user reviews of 5/5 for the Boss RC-3 Loop Station

Everything has been said, it's very good!

UTILIZATION

To use I suggest you buy greatly complement the FS5U boss, this pedal can stop the loop, mute with one click. As to stop all the RC3 must be pressed twice quickly which is not very accurate available.
The FS5U plugs live on RC3 and does not require power.
it costs € 30 a can but expensive at the same time sturdy and without batteries.

I put 7/10 because need to buy FS5U while Rc3 is not already given, except with the FS5U I put 10/10.

Ah yes! never forget to unplug the jack that goes to the amp if the pedal does not turn off and the battery is empty. (Common to many pedals)

SOUND QUALITY

Does not change the sound if you have an amp with a minimum quality.

OVERALL OPINION

The rc3 looper is a very good, easy to use making progress, I could not do without if I had to part with it would be for the RC30 or RC300.

But do not forget FS5U which greatly facilitates its use!

At Boss looper, for recording up to 3 hours of loops and save.
Also equipped with a drum containing 10 patterns can be adjusted automatically or manually Logged loop.
2 knobs to independently adjust the volume of the loop and the drum.
Possibility of connecting via USB to save her curls on PC or Mac.

UTILIZATION

Everything is in the manual, we put a little time to get used to, but it goes fast.
Example: is pressed, it registers, it relies on re cutting, etc. ..
Most other automatic recording functions.

SOUND QUALITY

Sound quality will depend on your hardware.
Effects loop recommended but not mandatory for all, a place at the end of effects chain in all cases.

OVERALL OPINION

Happy owner of this looper for almost 1 year, he accompanied me everywhere.
While the price is high, but to work improvisation or composing, I have not found better.
In addition you can import your backing tracks then ..
Not ready to part with it!

-Saving up to three hours of stereo
-99 Memory slots
-USB 2.0 port for connection to a PC and import / export WAV audio files
Box-rate (10 beats)
-Loops pre-recorded demos (10 loops)
-Ability to connect an additional switch to change the memory slots (sold separately)
-Volume loop and box separate rate
-Button "tap tempo" to adjust the tempo of the drum machine and recorded loops
-The case of the pedal is metal, so it is very strong

! IMPORTANT!
It is necessary to go to the site in order to download the Boss update of the Boss RC-3;
because of origin, there is a blank when you want to spend a memory slot to another while playing big (the update fixes this problem!)
and if for example you accidentally delete the loops pre-recorded demos, you can download them from the site Boss.

UTILIZATION

In use the Boss RC-3 is very simple:
We chose a memory slot,
A first pedal faith we support to start recording,
-A second pressure on the pedal starts the loop that you just recorded,

-Then it depends on how you set the pedal as is recording another loop (over the first) begins the second you press the pedal, or you have to press a third time to start recording,
-And finally, we support two times on the pedal to stop it.

The manual (in French), which is relatively small, is very clear and complete.

There is still something that bothers me is that it must press 2 times the pedal to stop the loop is spinning (it is then assé complicated to be properly seated with the pace of loop)
but hey, at the same time, with only one foot switch I do not see how they could have done otherwise.
So I tinkered a switch "stop" (with an old pedal not civil servants) I plug the Boss RC-3 and the problem is solved. (Switches to the RC-3 sold by Boss seem too expensive for what it is)

SOUND QUALITY

For recording loops there is no loss in terms of sound quality, that is with an electric-acoustic guitar (Gitane Cigano) or an electric guitar (Gibson SG)

When backup pedal button ("write"), a loop that is just recorded, it is possible to change the tempo of this one, but the sound is slightly distorted. (You do not lose the tone but it's a bizar effect on the sound)

OVERALL OPINION

I like loops demos, sweeping a dozen different styles (metal, rock, jazz, blues, bossa, stroll, electro ...), they are complete (bass, drums, piano ...) and allow have fun very quickly.

Personally, I connect the RC-3 on 3watts amp batteries;
and operate the RC-3 with a 9V battery, which allows me to play absolutely anywhere with minimal clutter.
for what is the view of the 9V battery in the Boss RC-3
bah ... it's a bit like all the pedals ... assé is limited.
but ample enough for me to play for a few hours straight. (Plus I always keep two 9V batteries with me, in case I'm off in full session)

I am completely satisfied with the looper, simple and effective, and if I had to make this purchase I do it again without hesitation.

Looper at Boss, robustness of the case, nice color (yes it counts as at least for me).
USB and Aux input in order to make samples come from a computer, a sound source etc ...
Entry also connect an external pedal to control tempo, start / stop recording,
Two instrument inputs and two outputs for stereo sound output.
A knob to adjust the volume of the loop, and one for the rhythm volume (practice).

UTILIZATION

Use could not be more intuitive.
Once the book and read selected combinations to set the tempo, the rhythm type (6 or 7 available memory), and other controls, heating Marcel with Boss is very intuitive and easy to access.
99 memories available, 3h recording TOTAL (not recorded track) leaving plenty to do.
For recording precisely, we have: registration> overdub> read (you can reverse a manipulation process execution).
To start recording, click the up or if the Auto mode: when you play, it saves. Or also the Count in fashion, the rhythm is played on a measure and count it as a record, at least you're in the tempo and sooooo much practice, when you click to stop recording (twice if you make an overdub ), the loop is tied to the rhythm!
Only regret we can certainly set the tempo at the foot or hand (even loops recorded!), But not as a delay for example (I think the boss DD20) no digital display for it, I finally whatever.

The looper bed once the loop (as a sample you run temporarily) or continuous play, you choose, there's a manip for that.
IMPORTANT: Your overdubs can not last longer than the first sample on which you replay, it is important to know.


There is plenty to do.

SOUND QUALITY

Sound quality on top, do not forget that you save, if it is with a guitar or bass, the gross and not the amp.
Two or three layers nickel pass after as there is no mix, it becomes overloaded without being dirty.
Personally I use it with a guitar mainly, but also a drum for rhythm tracks and work with (which allows you to greatly improve!).

OVERALL OPINION

I do not use that for some time, I have not yet tested in a group (this is the summer musical holidays: D) so I would go back to bring my experience but there are ways to dig.
To train, there is nothing to launch sound loops, ibid.
It can also be used as a musical notepad, including record ideas, no worries.
I have not yet exploited all the possibilities, because the field is very broad.
Boss does not disappoint me, a good tool.

rc 3 is a loop station with a capacity of recording amazing! and each loop is not limited in time (there are 99) while it remains in memory after extinction.

UTILIZATION

Manual is understandable by a child of eight years 15Mn (which, for a product BOSS is almost a performance ...) and use live (or if you press it at the right time and must ...) is a feast, the functions are clear and unpretentious

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality is impeccable ... just, should boost a little weak and some sounds in a frequency range sufficiently acute to the mix is ​​perfect (it is probably incured a gate that can also have an auto detect mode very usable )

OVERALL OPINION

loops occur naturally, but the patterns are minimalist drum sounds very good.
USB transfer is done without any difficulty and quality construction as all pedals brand since decades ... top!