RC-20XL Phrase Recorder | musicradar.com

Boss RC-20XL Phrase Recorder £249

A powerful and impressive looper, but a little counter-intuitive and a touch pricey. Worth sticking with, though...

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:08 pm UTC

The unit offers 11 separate loop memories.

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Manufacturer's description

Digital Phrase Sampling Stompbox with11 Memories

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MusicRadar rating

3.5 of 5

Pros

Powerful spec and performance.

Cons

Added cost of footpedals and power supply. ‘Second-generation’ looper/phrase recorders really need computer connectivity to maximise potential.

Verdict

The RC-20XL is an impressive, powerful guitar-intended looper. Despite some niggling shortcomings, the RC-20XL is the best there is.

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RC-20XL Phrase Recorder

Price:: £249
Country of Origin:: Taiwan
Available Controls:: Auto-Start, Loop Quantise, Overdub, Real Time Tempo Change
Manufacturer's Description:: Digital Phrase Sampling Stompbox with11 Memories
Special Features:: 11 Memories for Looping Phrases
Available Inputs:: instrument input, Mic input, Mini stereo jack AUX input line
Unit Power Source:: 6 x AA Batteries
Able to Change Loop Speed:: 1
Change Speed of Audio:: 1
Memory Size in Seconds:: 960
Real Time Delay Control:: 1
Tap Tempo:: 1
realtime Foot Pedal Control:: 1