Re: GEAR alert: new Boss looper RC300 loopstation ...

[van Sinn <vansinn@post.cybercity.dk>]

Benoit Ruelle wrote:
>     * Three stereo tracks with dedicated footswitches and controls for each
>     * Dedicated fader per track
>     * Expression pedal for effects control in real time
>     * Up to three hours of internal recording and 99 onboard memories
>     * 16 onboard effects optimized for looping
>     * XLR Microphone input with phantom power
>     * USB storage; import/export WAV files
> Not a revolution, rather an evolution.
>  
> ... and other gear too:
> http://www.rolandconnect.com/
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>  
>  
> Ben


Looks quite nice and complete.

It doesn't seem to allow audio via USB, so those (like me) having everything 
else in a 19" rig will have to run audio cables across the floor.
Would've been nice only needing a bundled MID/+USB cable across the floor.
Anyone seen the manual?  I didn't; maybe my eyes needs a checkup ;)

Also, does it allow extending an already recorded phrase, or whould this be 
done by recording on one of the additional loops?

Though the RC300 is fairly large, I could live with this next to my Rocktron 
All Access (a decently compact almost square footprint controller with three 
rows of PC/CC buttons) plus the two swell pedals.


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rgds,
van Sinn