Standard Features
- Advanced BOSS looping features in a compact footprint
- Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
- Stereo looper engine with 13 hours of recording time
- LCD with multi-color backlight for viewing loop status and editing parameters
- Reverse function for infusing loops with interesting textures
- Seven different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations
- 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)
- Onboard storage for 99 phrase memories
- Back up and load WAV loops via USB
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Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
Processing: 32-bit floating point
Recording/Playback:
- Number of Tracks: 1
- Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)
- Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx. 13 hours (total of all memories)
Rhythm Type: 57 patterns × 2 variations
Rhythm Kit: 7 types
Effect: Reverb (only for rhythm part)
Memory: 99
Nominal Input Level: INPUT A/MONO, B: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: INPUT A/MONO, B: 1 MΩ
Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 kΩ
Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 kΩ or greater
Bypass: Buffered bypass
Controls:
- MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL knob
- MEMORY button
- SETUP button
- RHYTHM ON/OFF button
- RHYTHM TEMPO button
- Pedal switch
Display: Graphic LCD (96 × 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)
Connectors:
- INPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- STOP/MEMORY jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- USB port: USB B type
- MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo miniature type
- DC IN jack
Power Supply:
- Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
- AC adaptor (PSA series, sold separately)
Current Draw: 170 mA
Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use:
- Alkaline: Approx. 2 hours
* These figures will vary depending on actual conditions of use.
Accessories:
- Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
- Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
Options (Sold Separately):
- AC adaptor: PSA-S series
- 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: 73 mm (2-7/8 inches)
Depth: 129 mm (5-1/8 inches)
Height: 56 mm (2-1/4 inches)
Weight (Including Battery): 450 g (1 lb)
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
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