The Boss RC-5 Loop Station is a Boss looper pedal, currently around $182.77. Close alternatives include the Orange Teleport and the TC Electronic Ditto X4. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head.

Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Boss · pedal

Unleash your creativity with the Boss RC-5 Loop Station, a versatile pedal that serves as your personal band and recording studio. With its 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing, your sound is captured in top-notch quality, keeping loops crystal-clear even after multiple overdubs. With 13 hours of stereo recording time, you have ample room for your extended creative journeys. The RC-5 stands out with its advanced interface, featuring a multicolored backlit LCD display that changes color to indicate recording, overdub, and playback states. This makes it easy to monitor loop status and navigate through rhythms, kits, and system settings swiftly, even in the heat of the performance. Unleash your rhythm with the RC-5's 57 preset rhythms and seven unique drum kits, which are ready to elevate your loop and practice sessions. The looper engine also includes a reverse function, adding a fresh sonic color to your music. With 99 phrase memories, the RC-5 lets you store loops as quickly as you create them. Besides audio, a phrase memory includes the selected rhythm and kit, ready to go when you call it up. Loops can be backed up to a computer via USB, and with WAV import via BOSS Tone Studio, the RC-5 becomes a pedalboard playback hub for lesson material, jam tracks, or backing music for your next gig.

What stands out

  • “The RC-5 stands out with its advanced interface, featuring a multicolored backlit LCD display that changes color to indicate recording, overdub, and playback states”

    — from the listing

  • “— One of the best loopers ever”

    — from the community notes

  • “[Pros] ✓ 32-bit sound quality offers crystal clear recordings ✓ Wide variety of rhythm options and settings for versatility ✓ Dual-mono feature allows for simultaneous use of multiple instruments ✓ Built-in drum tracks provide convenient an…”

    — from the reviews

  • “Unleash your rhythm with the RC-5's 57 preset rhythms and seven unique drum kits, which are ready to elevate your loop and practice sessions”

    — from the listing

  • “the footswitches are responsive and dur… • very simple ans efficient”

    — from the community notes

  • looper
  • recording
  • clear
  • rhythm
  • responsive
  • notch
  • session

Good for

  • Live
  • Practice
$182.77View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 24, 2026

Genres the Boss RC-5 Loop Station is commonly used in

  • Metal
  • Acoustic
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Synergy SL2 Module

Synergy

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Synergy SL2 Module goes after Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain

Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head

Friedman

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head after Boss RC-5 Loop Station

ENGL Special Edition E670

Engl

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Put ENGL Special Edition E670 after Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt

Mesa Boogie

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head

Egnater

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Ceriatone 2202H

Ceriatone

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Ceriatone 2202H goes after Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain

Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II

Mesa Boogie

tonal match
$1147.50via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II after Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Bogner Snorkler 50

Bogner

tonal match
$3480.30via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Bogner Snorkler 50 after Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Pedals that stack with the Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2

Dr Scientist

tonal match
$204.36via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain

Warm Audio Jet Phaser

Warm Audio

tonal match
$109.01via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Warm Audio Jet Phaser belongs in front of Boss RC-5 Loop Station, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set

Donner Big Mouth Distortion

Donner

tonal match
$29.95via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes in front of Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain

Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just

Demon Fx

tonal match
$64.88via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just goes after Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain

Ampeg F17-1

Ampeg

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Ampeg F17-1 goes after Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain

Dophix Dante

Dophix

tonal match
$236.10via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Dophix Dante goes in front of Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain

Death By Audio Destruction

Death By Audio

tonal match
$137.70via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Death By Audio Destruction in front of Boss RC-5 Loop Station

EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder

EarthQuaker Devices

tonal match
$172via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder goes in front of Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain

Cheaper alternatives

Radial Engineering BigShot™ ABY True Bypass Switcher

Radial

52% similarity
$134.99via Reverb

Shared character: studio

Boss TU-3 Tuner

Boss

49% similarity
$92.36via Reverb

Shared character: stage

Planet Waves Tru-Strobe Pedal Tuner

Planet Waves

46% similarity
$20via Reverb

Shared character: studio

Mooer Lofi Machine

Mooer

45% similarity
$70.79via Reverb

Similar voicing: pristine, gritty

Electro-Harmonix EHX 2020 Tuner

Electro-Harmonix

45% similarity
$59.34via Reverb

Shared character: simple, studio, stage

Boutique & premium upgrades

Boomerang Phrase Sampler

Boomerang

62% similarity
$325via Reverb

Shared character: intuitive controls, live performances, looper

Boss ES-8 Effects Switcher

Boss

50% similarity
$820.43via Reverb

Shared character: ability, performance, tank

Free The Tone ARC-53M Audio Routing Controller

Free The Tone

42% similarity
$772.65via Reverb

Shared character: studio

Similar character

Orange Teleport

Orange

58% similarity

Shared character: studio

TC Electronic Ditto X4

TC Electronic

55% similarity

Shared character: looper, live performances, simple

Boss PX-1 Plugout

Boss

51% similarity
$214.97via Reverb

Shared character: guitar world

Blackstar ID:X Floor One

Blackstar

50% similarity
$184.85via Reverb

Shared character: stereo, studio, stage

Blackstar ID:X Floor Two

Blackstar

45% similarity
$215.33via Reverb

Shared character: stereo

Tech 21 Fly Rig RK5

Tech 21

42% similarity

Shared character: performance, practice, recording

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Boss RC-5 Loop Station?+

The closest matches in character are the Orange Teleport, the TC Electronic Ditto X4, the Boss PX-1 Plugout. Budget picks: Radial Engineering BigShot™ ABY True Bypass Switcher, Boss TU-3 Tuner, Planet Waves Tru-Strobe Pedal Tuner. Boutique upgrades: Boomerang Phrase Sampler, Boss ES-8 Effects Switcher, Free The Tone ARC-53M Audio Routing Controller.

What pairs well with the Boss RC-5 Loop Station?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head, ENGL Special Edition E670 — Synergy SL2 Module goes after Boss RC-5 Loop Station in the chain.

How much does the Boss RC-5 Loop Station cost?+

Around $182.77 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).

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