Boss RC-3 Loop Station Guitar Effects Pedal

This is an incredibly feature packed looper pedal for the money and Boss quality. I bought this because when I would jam alone, I'd find a cool riff or chord progression, but hit a wall trying to flesh out an idea with only two hands and my mortal levels of split coordination.Now when inspiration hits, I can throw together a 3 to 5 layer backing loop in a half hour and save it to rock out any time. It really takes your solo brainstorming sessions to a new level.As far as I can tell, the loop sound reproduction is seamless, so don't worry about poor fidelity. Also, the built-in drum tracks function like a metronome so they can be changed or turned off in your saved loops.The only downside I've had with the RC-3 is that the controls can feel clumsy because record, undo, stop, and erase are all routed through the one foot switch. The additional accessory pedal is an absolute must-have if you intend to gig with the looper.100% recommend this pedal whether you're a casual player looking to experiment or a studio pro looking for a new tool at a good price.

I wish I bought this years ago!! I'm having so much fun with this and I don't even know what I'm doing! I'm not that musically inclined but this thing makes me sound like a pro!! I love the drum machine function to add some rhythm to my master pieces. I play some basic cord, add a few licks, do a bass line, add the drums and boom I'm a rock star! I even impressed my 18 and 20 year olds! If you don't have anyone to jam with here's your answer. Great to practice jamming, cord progressions, scales, etc This is the best thing I have purchased since the original iPhone came out. Don't wait any longer and purchase this. It will make your life fun and impress your friends. Really, really easy to use. Just watch a couple of Youtube vids to get the idea and you'll be all set. Rock on!!

This thing is a beast. After some reading, it performs excellent. I use the pre loaded drums and today I learned how to run my drum machine right into it. Beautiful..

The RC-3 is great for practicing, songwriting, and even performing live. It has a ton of features packed into a small space for those that require it. It allows up to 3 hours of recording time that can be stored in up to 99 different save slots. It also contains 10 basic drum beats to add to your own recordings and it is USB 2.0 compatible which allows you to upload pre recorded tracks.The most noticeable feature is the three-hour recording memory. It’s a huge step up from the RC-2 which only allowed up to 16 minutes of recording time. This means you can record up to 3 hours of material and save it to 99 different slots. You can also upload tracks directly from your computer to the pedal by connecting the two via USB.The RC-3 also comes with 10 preset drum beats that can come in handy when you want to create your own backing track. The 10 rhythms come in a variety of styles such as Pop, Rock, Funk, Shuffle, and Latin. Although the pedal does not allow you to set the tempo incrementally like many reviews state, it does have a “tap tempo” feature that enables you to tap out the tempo you want your track to follow. Another great feature is the separate volume knobs. One is dedicated to the volume of the rhythm, the other is for the volume of the current loop.In conclusion, This is a great pedal for the money and extremely efficient when it comes to saving space on your pedal board. If your looking for something easy to use and compact that can add a whole new dynamic to practicing, recording, or playing live, then this is the pedal for you.

I could give you reasons... I could tell you details... I could recommend... I could even fluff... Or... I could just tell you that I purchased a second of this item - not to be confused with the quality of my first one; no, no... It remains the utmost intact... I purchased the second as a backup... The Robin, in the case of Batman going down... And we all know it would take quite a bit to bring down The Bat..... It is now a permanent fixture in the place that is my music - nearly enough to pit the necessity against the guitar itself! - In fact! I'd rather tote this little handy around in place of hiring another guitarist... Or even two... Technology is always changing music - everything, for that matter - the modern day guitarist must conform to the new age. Either that, or die at the hands of a guitarist who is willing to conform.

I've read some complaints about this unit. Maybe those folksshould shell out an additional $300 for something better.To the rest of you, with the 99 storage units, this is a great tool.My band, I to be exact, uses this to store backing tracks for songswe play. For instance, one of our songs has a difficult drum track.I just loaded the whole pre-recorded track into a slot.Or, one of our songs has a train whistle in the background. I loadedthe effect into a slot.Or, another song we do needs birds tweeting and children laughingand playing in the background. I recorded the track and loaded it intoa slot.Basically any instrument or sound effect accompaniment you need, butdon't have someone else to play it, you can play it back using this device.

The Boss RC5 looper pedal is just the most awesome device for a person on a budget especially! While not having some of the bells and whistles of a more advanced system this looper brings a lot of functionality and delivers a solid amount of recording time, memory, and processing power. Must admit, for a beginner the device has a bit of a steep learning curve, but it is certainly a fun experience. Seems solidly built for longevity. Happy with the purchase.