Boss RC-202 – Release Date: Apr 2016
A somewhat simplified and updated version of the very popular Boss RC-505 tabletop Loop Station, the RC-202 was easier to work with for new users, and still retained some great features. It had more advanced integrated onboard effects processing capabilities, which allowed a much more versatile looping experience, while reducing the number of loopable tracks from 5 down to two stereo tracks. The idea was to create a loop Station that was much easier to understand, while also giving more creative options to the user.
The RC-202 main features:
- 16 Bit, 44.1 khz Recording
- 3 hrs total looping time (Stereo)
- 2Gb max file size (3 Hrs)
- 2 Stereo Tracks for Looping
- 64 Memory locations (8 Banks of 8)
- 1 XLR Input (with Phantom Power)
- 1 x Stereo Input (or Dual Mono, 2 x TS)
- Aux Stereo Input (1 x TRS, 3.5mm)
- 1 x Main Output -Stereo (or Dual Mono, 2 x TS)
- Headphone Out (1 x TRS, 3..5mm)
- 1 x TRS port for External Dual Foot Switch Controller
- Midi In/Out (5 Pin DIN), USB Midi capable
- USB-B port for File Transfer, Firmware Updates
- Full USB Interface capability
- 17 Built-In Rhythm Patterns
- 36 Input Effects, 40 Track Effects to choose from
- 4 Input Effects & 4 Track Effects active at any time
- Master Effects on Main Output (Compression & Reverb)
- Tap Tempo, Reverse Track, One Shot, Overdub/Replace modes
This is a great choice for beat-boxers or any musician who prefers hand operated tabletop looping. There are nearly endless configuration options available, and with an add-on foot switch like a Boss FS-6 or FS-7, you can really get some amazing performance possibilities with an RC-202 !!
Be sure to get BOTH the Owner’s Manual AND the Parameter Guide for this machine!!
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