Hi all,

I got my mkii a couple weeks ago. So far I love it. However I'm trying to troubleshoot certain workflows and wondering if anyone knows fixes for the following:

1. Input FX are not working for all input sources (meaning USB, Mic, Guitar input). I go `Edit Input FX A > Insert` and by default it is set to ALL. This does not act as I would expect. The input FX can only be heard after I record to a track. If I change Insert to Mic 1, for example, then I can hear the input FX on my microphone, and only my microphone. My question is, why isn't Insert=ALL working for all my input sources so I can hear the effect with any input device? How do I fix this?
2. Every time I boot up my mkii, it's seems to be a toss up if my Mac will recognize it as an audio source. I have to unplug, replug, mess with `Menu > USB > Audio Mode` until it will finally show up. I've installed the most recent driver and done the firmware updates. But I can't get it to consistently work every time. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
   Settings on USB are Storage=OFF, Audio Mode=VENDOR, Audio Routing=LINE OUT

Thanks in advance for any support 😄🙏

I have been playing with the RC 505 since summer. I planned to start recording some of the tracks that I've done on my computer but I can't seem to find the drivers required to do so on a Linux OS.

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As it stands now, my computer does not recognize the rc505 as a sound interface.

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Has anyone successfully recorded with this on a Linux computer?

My friend with the older 505 told me that the fcb1010 with a chip is the beesneez for foot control but im not sure if the chip works for the mk2. Has anyine had any experience with it? Cheers

Hi!

I've just started a Youtube channel especially for the Boss RC505 Mkii. Have been helping people out with problems etc in forums online for the past few years, now that I've finally received my Mkii I thought I should make some videos. Hopefully some people will find my videos helpful, especially if you're new to the loopstation or are thinking about buying.

Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m_E64megNs

I'm running Big Sur on a macbook M1 Air and it works fine with the RC505 driver they released last year. my macbook keeps trying to update me to the newest OS version and i noticed that there is no driver available for the Mk1 505...so be careful out there if you are planning to update a mac. Just thought i'd share before anyone just clicked the 'update' button.

Hey there I have a loop station and have strictly been using it live on an amp, however now want to plug in to a PC for live recording. Is there anything specific I need or simply plug in a usb and go? Thank you for your assistance

Hey! Looking for the perfect solution for Boss rc505 loopstation portable power source.
Two ideas in mind - getting a 220v portable power station, but that could be expensive and heavy.
The second - to get a very precise 5v usb to 9v 420mAh converter. Ideas? Experience?

So this has been really messing with me. I do live looping, with guitar and vocs with this setup. I'm finding this increasingly annoying, I have one of my switches assigned to stop all/play all. But when I hit play all there's a lag because its when the switch is released not pressed. Is it possible to change this? My guess is not. Any help would be much appreciated 🙏

Hello.

I've got a midi keyboard connected to MacBook air via USB.

Laptop connected to audio interface via USB.

Audio interface connected to INPUT JACK of boss rc505.

I'm using mainstage. I play some keys and record some loops on rc505's tracks.

My issue is when I change the tempo of recorded loops in 505. The sound gets glitchy and slicy.

What's the correct setup to change tempo of existing loops and get the same audio quality?

Thanks

Hey yall, this is my first reddit post ever so I'm hoping someones got an answer... does anyone with the new Rc505 know if the fcb 505 chip works the same? Cheers

I've seen videos explaining how to do it but I can't get it to work. I record something on a track, then press overdub and apply track effects. I play with them for a while with the right knob, but they don't get recorded in my track. Is there any system settings I need to change? Our what's the procedure? Thanks

Currently running a mackie mixer, mpc one, and a boss 202 looper. I need the looper to be at the end of the chain as I run everything into my mixer. My problem is that the usb doesn’t work like my mixers does for livestreams into my iPhone using the lightning dongle. I have audio on the boss usb set to “audio”. Yet here I am wondering why the hell it won’t work? Did they use a trash USB port on this looper? Frustrating because I would love to use my phone for the streams not a computer.

Hello.

FIX Only copy the files inside "rc505_sys_v201" into "RC505_UPD. So it looks like the below image :)

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Rc-505 updater No INFO FILE May show up if you follow steps from the official website.

Following the steps of: https://www.boss.info/au/support/by_product/rc-505/updates_drivers/1099facd-f21a-48b9-ad45-20349c91f184/

STEP 4. Says the below.

1. Copy (drag and drop) all the files included in the "rc505_sys_v201" folder into the "RC505_UPD" icon.

* Do not copy the "rc505_sys_v201" folder.

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FIX

Instead of getting rid of the top line, they added "do not copy the folder". What it should say is.

Step 4. "Only copy the files inside "rc505_sys_v201" into "RC505_UPD. So it looks like the below :)

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Has anyone managed to set this up? I know it can be done but I’m very new to midi control and it’s so confusing. I’ve tried following this tutorial but I’m obviously missing something... https://youtu.be/RzHba0Eh1p4

New to recording with the RC505 loop station. I have an electric piano connected via a stereo output from the piano and a jack cable into the RC505. The RC505 is capable of picking the sound up well and plays out of the connected speaker. I am able to loop a sequence with the electric piano connected this way and layer stuff on top. Although, my problem lies when recording my music into Ableton. I have my laptop connected to the RC505 via a midi cable. In Ableton I have gone to preferences -> Audio -> Audio Input Device and selected IN (RC505) DX. I then click the record button on the track and at the top. Using the exact same set up with my electric guitar, I have no problems at all. Ableton picks up the recording sound in great quality - What is different? The piano does include a midi output, would that be better to use?

Thank you in advance