Next-generation performance tool combining song-based looping and dynamic rhythms in a small footprint
Cover nearly any genre with over 280 preset rhythm styles that include two unique sections, intro/ending fills, and two transition fills
Sixteen versatile drum kits with high-quality sounds from the BOSS and Roland rhythm libraries
Stereo looper engine with six hours of recording time and class-leading 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
Serial two-track operation for building loop performances with two independent song parts
Two circular indicators display loop and rhythm playback status
Simple operation with informative LCD and intuitive interface
Onboard storage for 99 phrase memories and 50 user rhythms
Selectable output filter to optimize guitar and rhythm sounds for a guitar amp or full-range sound system
Support for expanded control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI
Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable available separately)
Mac/Windows software for importing WAV loops and user rhythms in SMF format
Additional content available for download at BOSS Tone Central
Specifications (Looper)
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
AD/DA Conversion
32 bits
Processing
32-bit floating point
Recording/Playback
Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 6 hours (stereo)
Maximum Phrase Memory: 99
Number of Tracks: 2
Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)
Specifications (Rhythm)
Rhythm Type
280 types or greater
Rhythm Control
Intro, Pattern 1, Pattern 1 Fill, Pattern 2, Pattern 2 Fill, Ending
Rhythm Kit
16 types
Maximum Polyphony
24 voices
Effect
Reverb (only for rhythm part)
Specifications (Common)
Memory
99
Nominal Input Level
INPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level
INPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
Maximum Output Level
OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu
Output Impedance
OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance
OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Controls
RHYTHM switch, LOOP switch
VALUE knob, RHYTHM LEVEL knob, LOOP LEVEL knob
MENU button, EXIT button
Display
16 characters x 2 lines LCD (with backlit)
Indicator
RHYTHM indicator, LOOP indicator
Connectors
INPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks, OUTPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo miniature type
DC IN jack
USB COMPUTER port: USB micro B type
Power Supply
AC adaptor
Current Draw
250 mA
Accessories
Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
Rubber foot x 4
Options (sold separately)
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
Size and Weight
Width
101 mm
4 inches
Depth
138 mm
5-7/16 inches
Height (excluding rubber foot)
63 mm
2-1/2 inches
Height (including rubber foot)
65 mm
2-9/16 inches
Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
620 g
1 lbs 6 oz
