BOSS RC-2

Information

(02/08/2013)
BOSS Pedal Sketch Version 2.1.0 Now Available on the App Store!
The first BOSS iPhone application allowing players to review sounds and get knob settings.

(1/25/2013)
BOSS Loop Station World Championship 3
Held at the House of Blues® in Anaheim, California, the event coincided with the NAMM Show 2013.
(1/13/2011)
Please check the latest RC-3 featuring up to three hours of stereo recording time, storage for 99 loops, a "real drums" rhythm guide, USB 2.0 compatibility, and more!
(1/13/2010)
The Pedals that Make the Tone
With their unmistakable killer tone, BOSS pedals continue to define the sound of today's rock music.

Mini Loop Station with Big Features

No company creates Loop Stations like BOSS. Already in heavy demand around the world are the medium-sized BOSS RC-20XL and the deluxe, extra-wide RC-50. Now comes an ultra-compact member of the RC family, the RC-2. House in a compact-pedal case, the RC-2 puts a surprising amount of features in a small stompbox.

- Up to 16 minutes of record time
- Loop Quantize for easy loop-phrase recording
- Realistic Guide-Tone drum patterns built in
- Easy, logical overdubbing and navigation
- Undo / Redo function
- 11 phrases can be stored and recalled
- AUX input to capture phrases from external audio device
- External pedal input

Record, Layer, Loop, & Store

The RC-2 can record and store up to 16 mono minutes of audio at a time, either from your own instrument or other external input devices, such as MP3 players / recorders. Each of your layered loop creations can be stored to one of 11 internal patch preset locations.

Feature Rich

It records, layers, and loops, but the RC-2 also provides a wealth of other handy and powerful features, such as a jam-along Rhythm Guide, Auto Start, Tap Tempo, Loop Quantize, and Undo / Redo.

Friendly Operation

In traditional BOSS fashion, the RC-2 benefits from a clean and friendly user interface. As powerful as this little Loop Station is, it's a dream to operate. Thanks to its clearly labeled buttons and knobs, the RC-2 puts everything directly under your fingertips, with no hidden menus or commands to impede the creative process.

Pedalboard Ready

Thousands of guitarists rely on BOSS’s ultra convenient BCB-series pedalboards for organizing their effects pedals. Due to its standard compact-pedal shape and size, the RC-2 fits perfectly alongside other BOSS pedals. Great for fast setup and convenient transportation.

Meet the Family

Thanks to the RC-2, there’s now a BOSS Loop Station for every size and budget. With the super-deluxe RC-50 at the top of the line, and the twin-size RC-20XL in the middle of the range, the RC-2 represents the most compact and affordable Loop Station.

Controls: Pedal switch, PHRASE LEVEL knob, GUIDE LEVEL knob, PHRASE SELECT knob, TAP TEMPO (ENTER / SELECT) button, MODE knob
Indicators: CHECK indicator, LOOP / ONE SHOT indicator, REC / PLAY / DUB indicator, TAP TEMPO / SELECT / ENTER indicator
Connectors: INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, STOP / TEMPO jack, AUX IN jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V)
Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohms
Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Power Supply: DC 9 V: Dry battery / 9 V type (6F22 (carbon), 6LR61 (alkaline)), AC Adaptor (PSA-series: optional)
Current Draw: 50 mA (DC 9 V), * Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 6 hours, These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories: Owner's Manual, Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), Dry battery / 9 V
Options: AC Adaptor (PSA-series), Foot Switch FS-5U, FS-6