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BOSS RC-500 Verse & Chorus Looping: A/B Track Switching Setup
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BOSS RC-500 Verse & Chorus Looping: A/B Track Switching Setup

How to set up the BOSS RC-500 for section-based looping: Loop Sync off on both tracks, Play Mode set to single, why the parallel versus series debate doesn't matter, and choosing immediate or loop ...

Jul 06, 2026 2 min read
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BOSS RC-500 Setup Guide: From the Box to Your First Loop
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BOSS RC-500 Setup Guide: From the Box to Your First Loop

Two tracks, a proper menu system and an onboard drum machine — how to set up a new RC-500 and record your first two-track performance.

Jun 25, 2026 2 min read
BOSS RC-500 External Footswitch Setup (FS-5U, FS-6 & FS-7)
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BOSS RC-500 External Footswitch Setup (FS-5U, FS-6 & FS-7)

Free your hands and stop tap-dancing: how to connect BOSS external footswitches to the RC-500 and map them to the controls you actually use.

Jun 21, 2026 2 min read