All user reviews for the Boss RC-50 Loop Station

The features on the paper are a dream, the ultimate looper dixit roland

UTILIZATION

The spoils everything: 30% of the features promised on paper promised by roland do not work
impossible to synchronize among other things, you just see the forum list of bugs is too large

SOUND QUALITY

In normal use it is honestly a 7 out of 10 but if you use the change
the tempo is a scandal, a functions that promise does not absolutely
but I can not note below 0

OVERALL OPINION

Look before you buy out the forum, have to speak more than collective discontent mail than anything else
26 years that I use products which I admire roland
the I do not understand!

Hi All, I post because of the famous 50 rc, t says it all, the worst and the best. So I bring my stone the building,.
This is a looper, but I'm not the descriptions that have rcrire dj t do, I bte the same as the others. That's all.
I like it.

UTILIZATION

The machine is fairly simple to use, everything is easy, APRS a little time getting started when same, do not RVer has not come directly under the foot. It is best to start with the manual, and continued on course. In addition it is the perfect genre for DIY sound, if you're resourceful you can couraging what you want.
Only BMOL: I do not have the Russian saintKROniser rc 5O pace with a box MIDI. DCAL is the tempo in a few steps. A large black spots, but I may be at fault, not n'tant trs smart and good with little MIDI.
+ + + Super point: the transfer loop in usb. I make waves in my drum in my pic cd of 70's funk with the fabulous odacity, and I assign directly to the slopes of rc. I reinvent hip-hop as well, plus I can play with Denis Chambers as a.
We got the funk!

SOUND QUALITY

I use this machine with my bass, and I am satisfied with the feedback, no more loss of earnings or a potato with conventional pedals or other type bassball. So it's not perfect but no worse than the rest. Fits me.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about 10 months, you can not play without. This machine is not perfect, especially for MIDI, but I love it, especially for the transfer of wav. To play alone is home gnial. It's a great way forward.
I advise all.

Note that I put on the characteristics is due to the difference between what is announced and what actually works.

UTILIZATION

Functions well thought out and others downright poorly managed. The biggest problem of the RC-50 is this feeling of having to find a trick to overcome the shortcomings of the simplest functions ...

The White reading the first sentence is not a myth recorded. The only way to overcome is to repeat the first beat of the loop. Used to it, but hey, for a product called "loopstation" is the last straw. Those who say that this is not true either have the chance to be stumbled upon a manufacturing defect beneficial use or sync with a predetermined tempo, which is binding in case of improvisation.

SOUND QUALITY

This is an area where the RC-50 is pretty good defending. The sound is good and the multiple adjustment possibilities.

OVERALL OPINION

A point that has rarely been discussed here: the synchronization between the patches.

My original idea was to use pre-recorded loops to play my songs live alone or with my group. Some of my pieces require multiple patches, knowing that a patch can contain only three sentences synchronized (eg main loop divided into three phrases, and another patch with a bridge cut into 3 sentences). What greed on my part ... The LOOPstation can not enchainer patches! When using the patch change function via the pedals, there is a delay before playback of the selected patch, the latter is as follows or not, same with dial. The only solution is to stop the current patch, then cut the end of the loop, and start to feel the following patch.

I started with the icing but the cake is not bad-plus. The import of loop is an ordeal. Assume, so simple that I want to import three phrases 100BPM a patch via the USB port. If I do it directly, the patch in question remains to 120BPM and therefore distorts the length of my loop at 100BPM. I have nothing to add about the quality of time-stretching of the RC-50 already given by other user-in short, ridiculous. Never mind! I preset the tempo of the patch so that I will import my curls. But no, it's the same, the RC-50 RE-set itself the tempo and time-stretch, etc.. The only solution is to set the tempo to 100BPM, save the sentence to three white, and then replace those sentences with my curls when importing. Finally, we are left to organize a system of draconian work. Who says draconian, says restrained creativity.

In summary, the RC-50 that could have been a high-powered tool for creativity happens to be a puzzle as technical problems of succession solutions in subtle radical solutions (for radical hear, it does not work, I give up. ..)

Know what you want to do ...

For musicians wanting to just use the RC-50 live on a loop (thus forgetting bridges, breaks, etc. ..) the RC-50 is proving a useful tool with synchronized three sentences, if indeed we White accepts the start of the first reading of the recorded phrase.

For those who want to buy the RC-50 to exploit the advanced features, I implore you, look for another device, you avoid hours of taking the final head to give up hope on the "potential" of this machine.

- No effects, 3 tracks stereo looper = 3 X 6 X boss or RC20XL Akai Headrush II.
- You can copy the sound recording via USB cable (works fine with Macs, not tested on PC)

UTILIZATION

- After first getting started, becomes very simple and instinctive to use.
- The manual is in French so no problem
- The track editing is perfect, you have the knob to the volume of each track in real time allowing you to mix yourself bland and the pan and reverse.

SOUND QUALITY

I use it mainly for the beatbox.
At no fault of its high quality and dynamic (respects the original signal recording.

OVERALL OPINION

- I use it for 3 months.
- I had an Akai Headrush II and RC20XL a boss and I tried the JamMan stereo, all much more limited at all levels.
- To conclude it is simply the best looper hardware yet.
- I would do without hesitation that choice.
- For those who do not use MIDI Sync is the best value market price.

- See product description
- Points rewarding: stereo looper, 2 hand and sub outputs independent 3 sentences easily editable, stereo inputs, and the microphone with switchable 48V PSU

UTILIZATION

- The RC-50 is fairly simple to use and requires no manual for common uses. A little reading is required for Special Needs.
- You can alter the characteristics of each patch and rename them, which allows use of the RC-50 in various configs from one patch to another (ie from a live song to another) .

- Small less to my taste: I would have liked a button to start the metronome up to launch before the rhythmic loops without resorting to counting. Banks of sounds and rhythms are highly developed (rock, bossa, funk, ...) but the easiest has been neglected: the single "beep" is no classic metronome.

SOUND QUALITY

- The sounds played are very close to those from the entry, with good "deal" with the preamp gain sufficient. My advice to the RC-50 series with the source, and not effects loop or parallel.
- I use the RC-50 output from a mixer which is connected to the microphone sax, singing, piano and a few other accessories. So I can wrap all of the sources connected to the table, integrating effects.

- The big plus: The USB port allows you to retrieve or Wav loops integrate easily with a computer.

OVERALL OPINION

- I use the RC-50 for 2 years to add instrumental loops in the background. I play in a trio and this tool will find its place.
- The bass player had bought one, which was connected with mine as a slave. With a little time to hack, we were able to synchronize and play samples on our own without losing sync.

- I bought the RC-20 before, but my needs were not compatible stereo. I used effects like echo ping-pong which forced me to use a stereo looper.

- The big plus: the 2 outputs and sub hand. I use the sub output to route the metronome and the samples to the drummer's headphones.
- The least: the start button and the metronome sound base of the latter.

- Question money, I'd say that payroll and that the quality value for their money! The RC-50 is a powerful and very complete. It remains the most developed of its category.

- I would do without hesitation that choice under the same conditions as the RC-50 met my needs 100%. Today I went on a 01V96 allows me to fasten directly on the PC.

For specifications, site builder or previous opinions.
Coupled to a DR-670, no sync problem noon ...
Exit Sub handy ...
I did not used once the USB functions of the machine. 24 minutes of stereo recording is sufficient.

UTILIZATION

It's not very very complicated to use them. It's very intuitive.

Comprehensive manual.

A small external type footswitch or Behringer AB200 Boss FS is very convenient to delete tracks directly without having to wait for 2 seconds.

Editing patches is very simple but like all pedals should be addressed. It can also be placed on a table and start recording at the front.



SOUND QUALITY

Personally, I used the "stereo" to plug a guitar and a bass at the same time above. The outputs are connected to a guitar amp and a bass amp, obviously. The pan setting of each track can refine the return of other instruments (mic and taken) in the two amplifiers. I am not top top of the requirement so we'll say okay.

To avoid blanks in the door, I try to start and stop my recordings as close to the beginning of a measure and it works. And so the white of the first recorded track is disagreement too, still replaying the first note of the first measure at the same time you press Rec / play / overdub.

And you do not enjoy too much to change the tempo of your songs already recorded, the resampling is not top-top. In any case, it is frowned upon to turn up on stage with the machine full of loops already recorded.

How to choose the way to the ignition with the updated BIOS.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using for a little over a year.
Before, I had a RC20XL and we can say that the RC50 is alone in its price range in view of its performance. So I have not tried the electro-harmonix or other models. I was tempted for a moment by SuperLooper Linux but a bracket is still more compact than a PC.

What I like least, that's me farting to set back the names of the patches and the panoramic tracks. The side a bit random white trails in early use (default tends to disappear gradually as I'm using is what we should call progress)

What I like most is finally turning bass lines and scrape it, or otherwise. No longer be limited to a structure (RC20XL) but can bind verse, chorus, bridge. Superimposing the three tracks at the same time and add each time is also pretty trippy, it dribbles too much and the results are, if successful, at least interesting.

Report qualité.prix unbeatable but remember to add a few euros for a footswitch.

I drooled over long enough to make the election again without any hesitation. At the same time, I'm just a scratch (scratch or a little way) and I did not fully exploit the afternoon. For an engine-or a keyboard, I do not know if this is the point of hell.

I use the Boss RC 50 in which I have prepared my drum loops through protools and my mac. The result is the way I want.
The batteries are already established good cause for s even though in the long run we would like to change them.


UTILIZATION

The manual is clear and the general config is as much for the little that we take the time to follow a logic of wiring.


SOUND QUALITY

I used with a bass and singing!

OVERALL OPINION

For 2 short months. I did not even have tried it on stage but it would delay
The average value for money is because the loop still costs dearly in Europe. on the other hand, if you have friends in the U.S., where c is cool! You can bring down the price of 150 euro!

I use the Boss RC 50 in which I have prepared my drum loops through protools and my mac. The result is the way I want.
The batteries are already established good cause for s even though in the long run we would like to change them.


UTILIZATION

The manual is clear and the general config is as much for the little that we take the time to follow a logic of wiring.


SOUND QUALITY

I used with a bass and singing!

OVERALL OPINION

For 2 short months. I did not even have tried it on stage but it would delay
The average value for money is because the loop still costs dearly in Europe. on the other hand, if you have friends in the U.S., where c is cool! You can bring down the price of 150 euro!

This is a sampler/looper with three seperate looping channels. It is completely digital. There is a lot of editing options for this thing (i.e. individual phrase volume, tempo, reverse options, etc.) and you can hook it up to a computer, but you only do that to add audio files on to the device ( I am not sure if you can use it to control playback and recording of loops on the computer for I do not use a computer in my rig). This thing has 1/4" inputs/outputs for audio and expression, one XLR with phantom power, miniplug input, Midi in and out, and USB. It is not rackable, as well as it shouldn't be, its a floor pedal.

UTILIZATION

I opened it up and started looping right away, but there are quite a few options to this thing so I would say you should study the manual to use its full potential. The playback sound is great and there are a lot of knobs for real time tweaking which makes it pretty user friendly. The manual is actually pretty good for a Roland manual. I have had bad experiences with their manuals in the past (i.e. VS 1880).

SOUND QUALITY

As a hardware, stand alone looper, this thing is great. I use it for quick ideas and also for live looping. I run this after my multi synth/alt. vocals mixer and it reproduces everything very well. The nice thing is you can set it up so that every new loop coming in is slightly quieter than it was when you were recording it. This reduces the volume increase that usually happens after every additional loop.

OVERALL OPINION

I have had this for two years and it has been a great tool for writing, live looping and just having creative fun. I love having three seperate looping channels. You can run them together, or set it up so you get one going, then switch to the other loop. What I absolutely hate is the restricting time measures. Sometimes I right in crazy time signatures like 29/4 (I know that might sound weird, but its true) and I don't expect it to have that measure built in, but having a 1/4 time measure would solve the problem. The lowest you can go is 2/4. I know you can count in half time and record that way, but why wouldn't they have a 1/4 time sig. It seems like so little to expect. Also, if you sample something at a certain volume and need it louder, you CAN increase the volume with the individual phrase volume knobs, but then everything you record on top of it gets increased also. They should have solved this by letting you resample a loop at a higher volume, saving it, and having that be your set volume. That would have saved me a lot of frustration because when I right a loop in Ableton Live 7, I don't know what the volume out put will be until I disconnect it from the computer and play it through an amp. It turns out to be a long and arduous guessing game. If these two things weren't the case, this would be the most amazing hardware sampler ever.