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http://createdigitalmusic.com/2011/0...opers-to-beat/
"Los Angeles, CA, January 13, 2011 — BOSS is proud to announce the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Station pedals, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of pedal-based loop recorders. Featuring high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and new cutting-edge features, these battery-powered loopers are worthy successors to BOSS’ top-selling RC-20XL and RC-2 Loop Station pedals.
Live looping has become an increasingly popular means of creative expression for musicians everywhere, and BOSS’ portable, affordable, and simple-to-use Loop Station products have played a pivotal role in the rise of this new type of performing. Now, powered by BOSS’ proprietary ESC2 DSP chip, the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Stations offer looping musicians the most powerful and best-sounding tools yet available for recording and manipulating audio loops live and in the studio.
The RC-30 is housed in BOSS' popular Twin Pedal chassis, just like the RC-20XL it replaces. New features include true stereo inputs and outputs, plus up to three hours of onboard stereo recording and loop storage, a marked upgrade to its predecessor's mono I/O and 16 minutes of mono recording. Additionally, the RC-30 has a new dual phrase loop feature that lets users create and play two completely independent stereo loop phrases in perfect sync./p>
Included in the RC-30 is the LOOP FX feature that lets users process their loop recordings in real time, plus 99 memories for onboard loop storage and an LED memory indicator. In addition, a USB 2.0 port lets users swap and manage WAV audio loops with a computer. Holdover features from the RC-20XL include a mic input with phantom power, an AUX IN jack for connecting a portable music player, and a key selection of onboard rhythms, which now include real audio drum loops.
The RC-3 is the RC-30's kid brother, housed in a rugged BOSS compact pedal chassis. The RC-3 offers all the essential features of the RC-30 in smaller package, including stereo I/O, up to three hours of stereo recording and loop storage, 99 onboard memories, USB 2.0, and built-in rhythms. Users can connect an optional BOSS FS-5U Foot Switch for additional foot control if desired.
RC-30 DUAL TRACK LOOPER
* Twin Pedal multitrack looper with true stereo I/O
* Two synchronized stereo tracks with dedicated volume faders and track-select buttons
* Massive internal memory with up to three hours of stereo recording time
* 99 onboard memory phrases for storing loops
* Built-in effects for processing loops
* Multiple inputs: 1/4" A and B input jacks, stereo 1/8" mini AUX input jack, XLR input jack with phantom power
* USB 2.0 port allows you to connect to a PC and import/export WAV audio
* Rhythm guide with real drums
* Runs on batteries or optional AC power supply
RC-3
* Compact and powerful stereo stompbox looper
* Massive internal memory with up to three hours of stereo recording time
* 99 onboard memories for storing loops
* USB 2.0 port allows you to connect to a PC and import/export WAV audio
* Rhythm guide with real drums
* Runs on a single 9-volt battery or optional AC power supply"
Due in March or April. Available for pre-order at some places.
