BOSS · Updated August 2026
BOSS RC-5 Loop Station: price, specs & release date
BOSS RC-5 Loop Station, released 2020-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: boss.info verified STALE · 2026-08-01 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station a good buy?
At $198, the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station is #8 cheapest of the 14 guitar effects pedals we track, where the median is $198. On the spec sheet, its power draw ma of 170 is above the median of the 8.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $198 BOSS's own boss.info spec page does not list a US price. Thomann's US-dollar listing shows $198, close to BOSS's commonly-advertised US MSRP of $199.99 elsewhere. |
|---|---|
| Brand | BOSS |
| Released | 2020-11 |
| Effect type | looper — stereo loop station with 99 phrase memories, 7 drum kits / 57 rhythm presets, reverse and undo/redo |
| True bypass | No |
| Power draw ma | 170 |
| Preset count | 99 |
| Stereo io | Yes |
| Tap tempo | — |
| Midi support | Yes |
| Expression input | Yes |
| Dimensions (in) | 2.9 x 5.1 x 2.2 |
Source: boss.info (read 2026-08-01) STALE · 2026-08-01 · corroborated by thomannmusic.com (read 2026-08-01). BOSS's official RC-5 spec page states "Buffered bypass", "170 mA" current draw, "99 phrase memories", full MIDI I/O via mini-TRS jacks, expression-pedal support (FV-500H/L, EV-30, EV-5) via a control jack, a stereo looper engine with separate A/B input and output jacks, "57 preset rhythms" across 7 drum kits, and dimensions "73 mm (2-7/8in) W x 129 mm (5-1/8in) D x 56 mm (2-1/4in) H". Thomann's listing corroborates near-identical mm dimensions (73 x 129 x 56mm), the $198 US price, and the November 2020 release date, and confirms stereo A/B input and output jacks. No dedicated tap-tempo control is mentioned on either page (tempo is set by the recorded loop length). Image manually verified to depict this exact pedal (red chassis, backlit LCD, "Loop Station RC-5" branding).
Is the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station worth it vs cheaper guitar effects pedals?
BOSS RC-5 Loop Station against its closest cheaper and pricier guitar effects pedals on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked
| Product | Price | Effect type | True bypass | Power draw ma | Preset count | Stereo io |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSS RC-5 Loop Station this | $198 | looper — stereo loop station with 99 phrase memories, 7 drum kits / 57 rhythm presets, reverse and undo/redo | No | 170 | 99 | Yes |
| Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer | $125 | overdrive | No | — | — | No |
| Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb | $219.99 | multi-texture reverb — 3 modes (Dark: lower-octave, Rise: ambient auto-swell, Dream: latching pad) x 3 modulation wave shapes (Sine/Warp/Sink) | Yes | 100 | — | No |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station cost?
The BOSS RC-5 Loop Station has a US price of $198 (BOSS's own boss.info spec page does not list a US price. Thomann's US-dollar listing shows $198, close to BOSS's commonly-advertised US MSRP of $199.99 elsewhere.), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station compare on price?
At $198, the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station is #8 cheapest of the 14 guitar effects pedals we track, where the median is $198.
When was the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station released?
The BOSS RC-5 Loop Station was released 2020-11.
What are the BOSS RC-5 Loop Station's key specs?
BOSS RC-5 Loop Station (BOSS): effect type looper — stereo loop station with 99 phrase memories, 7 drum kits / 57 rhythm presets, reverse and undo/redo, true bypass No, power draw ma 170, preset count 99, stereo io Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $198 at boss.info, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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