Boss RC-10R Guitar Effect

Boss RC-10R Rhythm Loop Station — Looping and Drumming in One Pedal

The Boss RC-10R Rhythm Loop Station is a performance tool that brings together a stereo phrase looper and rhythm engine in a compact enclosure. Musicians who rely on song-based looping can use 280 onboard rhythm styles with a 32-bit floating-point loop engine to build complete arrangements. Circular indicators, an LCD, and dedicated RHYTHM and LOOP switches offer direct, visual control during live sets.

What Sets the RC-10R Apart

Instead of basic click tracks, each rhythm here includes a full song structure: two sections, intro and ending fills, plus two transition fills triggered automatically at the footswitch. The serial two-track loop engine synchronizes perfectly with rhythm playback in real time, keeping overdubs tight and in groove. Players can optimize output for either guitar amp or full-range PA using a selectable filter, while discrete stereo outputs let you split guitar and drums to separate amplification systems.

Looper Engine and Recording Specs

Audio quality on this model is comparable to dedicated studio converters, providing ample headroom for complex performances.

• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz — broadcast-standard rate for clean WAV capture
• AD/DA Conversion: 32-bit with Processing: 32-bit floating point for wide dynamic range
• Maximum Recording Time: approx. 6 hours (stereo) across Phrase Memory: 99 slots
• Verse and chorus can be built independently on the two serial tracks for maximum flexibility.
• Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo) — drag-and-drop compatible with DAWs

Rhythm Engine and Sound Library

Rock, pop, acoustic, Latin, jazz, electronica, and more are all represented, giving you backing for almost any genre.

• Rhythm Types: 280 or greater — each with intro, two patterns, fills, and ending
• Rhythm Kits: 16 drawn from BOSS and Roland drum libraries
• Up to 24 voices of polyphony ensure no dropout during full kit playback.
• User Rhythms: 50 import slots via SMF files through BOSS Tone Studio

Connectivity, Controls, and Power

Every common control point is easily accessible without clutter, designed for modern pedalboards.

• Inputs: INPUT A/MONO and B (1/4-inch), plus CTL 1, 2/EXP jack for footswitches or expression pedal
• Outputs: OUTPUT A/MONO and B (1/4-inch) with selectable guitar-amp or full-range filter
• MIDI: IN and OUT on 3.5 mm TRS mini jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor available separately)
• USB: micro-B for computer connection and firmware updates
• Controls: RHYTHM switch, LOOP switch, VALUE knob, RHYTHM LEVEL knob, LOOP LEVEL knob, MENU, EXIT
• Display: 16-character x 2-line backlit LCD with RHYTHM and LOOP indicators
• Power: AC adaptor, 250 mA current draw — buffered bypass signal path
• Dimensions: 101 x 138 x 63 mm at Weight: 620 g