RC-202

Loop Station

RC-202
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Fingertip Looping for Progressive Music Creators

Perfect for club performers, electronic musicians, and beatboxers, the RC-202 packs powerful BOSS looping and multi-effects in an amazingly compact tabletop unit. Based on the popular RC-505 Loop Station, the two-track RC-202 offers the distinctive look and fingertip interface style of its big brother, plus a host of new features. Four Input FX and four Track FX are available at once, and loops can be saved to memories in real time for seamless creative expression while performing. Expanded foot control and MIDI capabilities are also included, ideal for looping musicians who have their hands occupied with guitar, keyboards, and other instruments.

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Two Stereo Tracks and 64 Phrase Memories

The RC-202 offers two stereo loops with dedicated fingertip controls and animated status indicators. You also have 64 phrase memories for storing and recalling your live loop creations, organized in eight different banks for easy access while performing. As you work, you can save your loops to the current phrase memory without ever stopping playback. This convenient feature lets you seamlessly save and switch memories to perform different song structures and ever-evolving arrangements.

Intensive FX

Equipped with powerful multi-effects capabilities, the RC-202 offers more real-time processing than any other looper. Four Input FX and four Track FX are available simultaneously, with numerous effects types on tap for loop creation and playback. As you record, you can enhance the sound with Input FX like P. Shift, Lo-Fi, Ring Mod, and more. Track FX such as Beat, Filter, Slicer, and others provide DJ and sampler effects for high-impact processing during playback. The effects can be quickly adjusted with large, easy-to-grab knobs, and turned on/off as you go via dedicated panel buttons.

Powerful Performance Control

The RC-202’s panel is filled with hands-on buttons and knobs for maximum creative control while looping. There’s also a jack for connecting up to two footswitches or an expression pedal. Via MIDI, extensive control is possible from a MIDI foot controller or keyboard. MIDI also allows for synchronization with an RC-505 or a second RC-202, as well as drum machines and other devices.

Audio Connections and USB

The RC-202 is outfitted with an XLR mic input, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and a stereo aux input. All inputs can be used at once, letting you capture and mix multiple audio sources as you build loops. It’s also possible to send a click track to headphones only, a great feature for monitoring while performing. Via USB, you can plug into your computer to archive WAV loops or load up RC-202 phrases with live backing tracks or sounds for sampler-style triggering. The RC-202 also functions as a USB audio/MIDI interface, making it easy integrate with music software for stage performing with a laptop, audio recording, MIDI sync, and more.

Nominal Input Level
INPUT MIC (variable): -40 dBu (typ.), -10 dBu (max)
INPUT INST: -10 dBu
AUX IN: -20 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT MIC: 4 k ohms
INPUT INST: 1 M ohm
AUX IN: 22 k ohms
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT: -10 dBu
Output Impedance
OUTPUT: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance
OUTPUT: 10 k ohms or greater
Recording/Playback
Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 3 hours (stereo)
Maximum Phrase Memory: 8 Memory x 8 Bank
Number of Tracks: 2
Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo)
Effect Type(INPUT FX/TRACK FX)
LPF
BPF
HPF
PHASER
FLANGER
SYNTH
LO-FI
RING MODULATOR
GUITAR TO BASS
SLOW GEAR
TRANSPOSE
PITCH SHIFT
ROBOT
VOCAL DIST
VOCODER
NATURAL COMP
HARD COMP
NATURAL LIM
HARD LIM
PHONE VOX
EQ
LOW ISOLATOR
MID ISOLATOR
HIGH ISOLATOR
OCTAVE
AUTO PAN
MANUAL PAN
TREMOLO
SLICER
DELAY
PANNING DELAY
TAPE ECHO
GRANULAR DELAY
ROLL
CHORUS
REVERB
BEAT REPEAT *1
BEAT SHIFT *1
BEAT SCATTER *1
VINYL FLICK *1

*1 TRACK FX only
Effect Type (MASTER FX)
COMP
REVERB
Rhythm Type
17
Display
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
USB
Mass Storage Class
Audio/MIDI
Connectors

INPUT MIC jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max) INPUT INST (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
Phones jack: Stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port: USB B Type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
DC IN jack
Power Supply
AC adaptor
Current Draw
440 mA
Accessories
AC adaptor
Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Options (sold separately)
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, FV-500L, FV-500H
Size and Weight
Width
239 mm
9-7/16 inches
Depth
175 mm
6-15/16 inches
Height
55 mm
2-3/16 inches
Weight(excluding AC Adaptor)
0.95 kg
2lbs. 2 oz.
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Video Library

Over and Over: Oxis and the RC-505mkII Loop Station

Over and Over: Oxis and the RC-505mkII Loop Station

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Behind the Board: Bob Mackenzie with James Blake

Behind the Board: Bob Mackenzie with James Blake

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The Complete Guide to Tabletop Loopers and Loop Pedals for Beatboxers

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Over and Over: ARIatHOME and the RC-505mkII Loop Station

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The Complete Guide to Loop Pedals for Singers and Vocalists

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Over and Over: Hailey Knox

Over and Over: Hailey Knox

Social media phenom Hailey Knox discusses how her Loop Station gives her space to experiment, layer sounds, and get lost in the music.Read more…

10 Ways a BOSS Loop Station Will Make You a Better Musician

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The Ultimate Guide to Loop Station Pedals

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Layered Evolution: A Journey through the History of BOSS Loop Stations

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A quarter century after the RC-20 set the music scene alight, the BOSS Loop Station series still inspires mavericks and rulebreakers.Read more…

Navigating the BOSS Loop Station Lineup: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Pedal

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Here’s how to navigate the Loop Station series, compare key features, and find the right pedal for your stage, studio, or production rig.Read more…

RC-202 Quick Start Video

RC-202 Quick Start VideoStep-by-step instructions

These Quick Start Videos contain step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you to its major features.Read more…

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