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Boss and Roland Announce Fall 2011 New Products

The new gear includes the FB-2 Feedbacker/Booster, BC-2 Combo Drive, RC-300 Loop Station, and R-26 Portable Recorder

Los Angeles, CA (September 19, 2011) -- Boss and Roland introduce the FB-2 Feedbacker/Booster Pedal, BC-2 Combo Drive Compact Pedal, RC-300 Loop Station, and R-26 Portable Recorder.


FB-2 Feedbacker/Booster Pedal
Combining an adjustable tone/gain boost with the ability to kick in a natural cranked-amp feedback sound at will, the FB-2 is a unique stompbox that gives guitarists a world of new expressive possibilities.

Features:
  • Wide tonal variety, from flat, clean boost to powerful mid-boost and bright, clear treble boost
  • Boost characteristics can be changed continuously and smoothly from one knob
  • Responds expressively and accurately to picking nuances, even at high-boost settings
  • Versatile tone, simple operation, and low noise
  • Advanced Feedback function provides smooth and natural amp feedback

BC-2 Combo Drive Compact Pedal
Just as the ST-2 Power Stack brought the sound of a raging stack amp to pedalboards everywhere, the BC-2 now gives players classic British combo amp tone in a convenient stompbox.

Features:
  • Wide range of tones with a single knob—from classic crisp clean and punchy crunch to creamy overdrive with long sustain and beyond
  • Natural and dynamic response to picking nuance at any knob position
  • Provides warm combo tones and authentic combo-amp cabinet resonance

RC-300 Loop Station
Equipped with multitrack loop phrases, three hours of stereo recording time, built-in effects, enhanced real-time control options, USB, and much more, the RC-300 is a dream machine for the growing legions of instrumentalists and vocalists that incorporate live looping in their musical performances.

Features:
  • Three stereo tracks with dedicated footswitches and controls for each
  • Dedicated fader per track
  • Expression pedal for effects control in real time
  • Up to three hours of internal recording and 99 onboard memories
  • 16 onboard effects optimized for looping
  • XLR Microphone input with phantom power
  • USB storage; import/export WAV files

R-26 Portable Recorder
The R-26 Portable Recorder is a handheld device that provides up to six simultaneous channels of pro-quality audio recording to SD/SDHC media. With two types of built-in stereo mics, XLR/TRS combo inputs, USB audio interface functionality, and much more, the compact R-26 is perfect for demanding applications such as solo and ensemble music recording, environmental sound capture, broadcasting, and audio/video production.

Features:
  • Two types of built-in stereo microphones (omnidirectional and directional) that can be used in various combinations
  • Two XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48 V phantom power, plus an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic
  • Supports up to six channels (three stereo channels) of simultaneous recording
  • Large LCD touchscreen display for intuitive navigation
  • Large input-level knobs for fine adjustment
  • Built-in Hi-Speed USB interface for use as an audio interface or external storage
  • Loop-Back function; combine this with the built-in or external mics for the optimum live video streaming setup (only with Audio Interface function)
  • Bundled with SONAR LE software (PC)
For more information:
Boss
Roland

Source: Press Release