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An RC-505 unit.
The RC-505 is a loop station created by BOSS, first released in 2013. It is the standard device used in Loopstation battles.
Its successor, the RC-505mkII, was released worldwide in 2022.
History[]
The device was first announced on April 4, 2013 at Musikmesse 2013.[1][2]
Version 2.00 was released in June 2016. This update added new functionality to the device, such as the ability to use three Input and Track Fx simultaneously, as well as six new types of effects.
Effects[]
The RC-505 can apply 31 different effects to audio input (Input Fx) and to recorded tracks (Track Fx).
| Effect | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filter | Modifies the brightness or thickness of the sound by cutting a specific frequency range. | |
| Phaser | Gives the sound a swishing quality by adding a phase-shifted sound. | |
| Flanger | Produces a metallic resonance reminiscent of a jet airplane taking off and landing. | |
| Synth | Generates a synthesizer sound. | |
| Lo-fi | This effect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive character. | |
| Ring Modulator | Creates bell-like sounds by applying amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal. | Added in version 2.00 |
| Guitar to Bass | Transforms a guitar sound into a bass sound. | |
| Slow Gear | Creates a volume-swell sound (violin technique). | Added in version 2.00 |
| Transpose | Transposes the sound when you turn the FX on. | |
| Pitch Bend | Lets you raise or lower the pitch while you perform. | Added in version 2.00 |
| Robot | Cyber-robot voice. | |
| Vocal Dist | Distortion for vocals. | |
| Vocoder | Vocoder sound that uses the audio input to modulate the sound of the track you specify. | |
| Dynamics | Makes the volume more consistent, and produces a more evenly balanced low-frequency range. | |
| EQ | Adjusts the tone as a equalizer. | |
| Isolater | Divides the audio input into three ranges (LO, MID, HI) and cuts the specified region. You can cut in synchronization with the tempo. | |
| Octave | Adds a note one (or two) octave lower, creating a richer sound. | |
| Pan | Moves the stereo position (pan). | |
| Tremolo | Cyclically changes the volume | Added in version 2.00 |
| Slicer | Repeatedly cuts the sound, transforming a conventional sound to create the impression of a rhythmic backing. | |
| Delay | Adds a delayed sound to the direct sound, giving the sound greater depth or creating special effects. | |
| Panning Delay | Moves the delay sound alternately between left and right. | Added in version 2.00 |
| Tape Echo | A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. | |
| Granular Delay | Repeats a short portion of the input sound, giving it a buzzy character or producing the effect of playing a roll. | |
| Roll | Loops the sound in a short interval. | Added in version 2.00 |
| Chorus | A slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. | |
| Reverb | Adds reverberation to the sound. | |
| Beat Repeat | Plays the track repeatedly in time with the beat. | Track Fx only |
| Beat Shift | The track will play shifted by the length of the beat. | Track Fx only |
| Beat Scatter | The track will be scrubbed in time with the beat. | Track Fx only |
| Vinyl Flick | The track will sound as though you are touching the turntable. | Track Fx only |
References[]
- ↑ "BOSS RC-505 Loop Station." Accessed June 17, 2021.
- ↑ "BOSS INTRODUCES RC-505 LOOP STATION." Accessed June 17, 2021.