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BOSS RC-5 External Footswitch Setup (FS-6)
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BOSS RC-5 External Footswitch Setup (FS-6)

Wire a BOSS FS-6 to the RC-5 with a balanced TRS cable, then map Control Pedal 1 (footswitch B) to Track Clear and Control Pedal 2 (footswitch A) to Track Play/Stop under Setup → Control.

Jul 05, 2026 4 min read
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BOSS RC-5 Setup Guide: From the Box to Your First Loop
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BOSS RC-5 Setup Guide: From the Box to Your First Loop

Record your first loop, understand Setup vs Memory settings, and customise the display — everything a new RC-5 owner needs in one sitting.

Jul 03, 2026 3 min read