All user reviews for the Boss BR-600 Digital Recorder

- 8x (4 mono + 2 stereo tracks) = 64 tracks
- A track stro more for the box speed Fully programmable.
- 2 multi-effects voice / guitar / mastering
- 1 Stereo Line, direct from a guitar / bass, 2 mic, 2 mics Intgr.
- Line out and headphone, RAS.

UTILIZATION

On this machine, everything is Intgr (compare the competition) and easily accessible (one compartment micro-BR).
No problem for the manual, perfectly Retailer.

Practices, 64 virtual tracks can again catch retaining Previous.

He also served rhythm box to work alone (piano or guitar).
8 The kits are trs Intgr the road well. It may also be turning its own samples in WAV format!
In the studio, he can also use sampler / looper.

The Boss is the compromise IDAL for guitarists and composers on a spree or for groups rptition to capture the Ides of songs to rework on the computer, but for that mticuleux submenus not afraid, it is also autonomous and even once either master to finalize a model in CD quality.

SOUNDS

CD quality, no breath.

The effects are numerous and good. (The famous COSM)
Among the effects, a simulation of convenient and low bluffing provided it is played correctly and without bend.

OVERALL OPINION

Nomadic terrain as smaller than an A4 sheet.
Also runs on batteries or rechargeable batteries. (Not bad for catches of sounds in nature)
Comprehensive and versatile.

The least?
The size of its screen, but for the size (roughly 18x24) of the machine, we forgive him.
The absence of phantom power, but as I have no condenser microphone ...

Excellent quality price. The best compromise compactness, versatility, quality ahead of the competition (zoom, tascam and others).

-2 Line between
-16 Bits/44khz
Flash-memory
-2 Track simultaneous recording

UTILIZATION

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
- Yes

- The usual functions are they easily accessible?
- Yes

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
- Yes and Franais

SOUNDS

A good quality trs gnral with 2 super micro Intgr

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
I use it for a year, I use it mainly for recording RPET and small components of wild

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
boss effects intgre

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
not

- How do you report qualitprix?
An excellent qualitprix

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
certainly

Bon ben connectors in large pickups in it's 2 big jacks, 1 line in jack size small, in a big bass guitar jack. RCA stereo output. No MIDI! very big big disappointment because the sync, tap two start at the same time, I think even in the Middle Ages it was invented as a simple type of system. The storage is done on flash I think. I have a 1GB, it's super close to what you can especially when you loop.

UTILIZATION

config: A dream: small, screen is easy on the eyes. Functions, well it's so miniaturized that's a bit hard with the virtuals tracks, but nothing more, it's been working memory.

SOUNDS

The converters are groovy 'The integrated battery allows to understand how much the song should be recorded, and what it will give is not very practical for gourrer in volumes. The dynamic is great.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 months, it's easy to pop my French, I work (no exaggeration) 5 times faster than cubase and VSTS. Is lit, there's no fans, it works on, is recorded on. It is lighter and not think "what vst I'll put here, what will improve my voice plug blah blah ... NO, there is lit, there has been a punch does it all, we zicos that's it ! 'effects guitars are better than VSTS, for voice is simply magnificent, it has great effects built in, built-in mics sound better than my akg c2000 passing in my mixing desk (must be said that he fell at least 50 times). The mixer can be by hand, there's more mice and more yeuwx was riveted on the screen, I do sing live, not to lose my head, I compose ultra fast no me take the Tet even cut and paste what I thought carrémenent galley is accessible (less than in cubase anyway. So the main advantage of this burner is that it is limited, ie with cubase or Fruity Loops, you have so much stuff to do, it wears you out, whereas with the burner is royal, I'm returned musician putoiche! short, it's unbelievable. My compounds progressing to a phenomenal! And I'd rather not talk about mastering the function integrated with presets that sound from hell! Rather than bother for hours with plugs in wavelab, there you care about the preset and ciao! T has great sound correct if you're not careful, and with the volume guy. Well, I Boss yet proven that it's a great brand. In the future I expect in a invstir AKAI DR 16 and also with a br more tracks, but this one is my baby, I love it too early. I have pop songs on it. Sure to hip hop is not very good because it is not synchronized then it sucks, but for pop and rock is the top. More screen, just the sound and the composer and a machine that is not really practical noise

Features:
# 2 tracks simultaneous recording
# 8 tracks simultaneous playback
# 64 virtual tracks
# Storage carrte CompactFlash memory. 128 MB card included (allow 65 minutes mono recording). Accepts cards up to 1GB
# Guitar Effects FX and voice pitch thus correcting e (accuracy)
# Drum with integrated velocity-sensitive pads.
# Micro Stereo integers
# Battery powered for portable recording
# USB port for transfer to / from computer
# Transport box and cable to XLR microphone jack provided 6.35

UTILIZATION

The 225-page manual explains in depth the functioning of BR and it defers when it wants to change this or that setting a bit special. Otherwise, in one afternoon, we learned the basics of the craft: recording, deleting track ...

SOUNDS

On this part, not knowing quite what to answer some experience with this kind of bugs, I chose not to note ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use this product for 2 months and it gives me satisfaction. The price is excellent value (245 € for happiness). I had tried a few others before, but the BR is the only truly mobile me who agreed ... I do it again so that choice without hesitation.

Positive Points
# All but ...
Negative Points
# A larger map would have been welcome
# As with most music devices, the adapter is not included ...

I do not return the technical specs, detailed many times here and elsewhere.

Plastoc aspect of the craft, tiny screen, limited connectivity (no XLR)

UTILIZATION

As read in a review below, I also susi facing this type of recorder after 2 years of semi satisfaction on a Mac configuration + external sound card (Presonus Line6 then) Because latency, various crash and especially very mobile.
Playing guitar and bass + need to record a voice temsp to others, while mobile, the idea was to make it simple ... I was so construed and briefed on the BR600 to get an idea of ​​its capabilities, possibly before buying one ...

SOUNDS

First disappointment: the sounds of the drum machine are dated super, like "Poum tchak" bar of yesteryear ... Now I really regret loops available for Mac! I made several attempts to correct the situation leaving on bass amp and guitar sound then, but nothing to do!

Second disappointment: guitar and bass effects are frankly not terrible: one or two nice effects, other Suck, ultra dated actually. This is also the criticism that I would do the BR600: he could do the job at its output (when in fact?) But now it is less certain ...

Regarding records, no particular concern, it is simply what is asked, with a view (widely shared) storage limit.

OVERALL OPINION

I découvers the world of digital recorders by BR600, so my opinion is biased in two words:
- AB 600 is already in the past (I am surprised to see its price OCCAZ largely overvalued), although it can still be of service (I sometimes use guitar effects, but why there is better bcp )
- Non-progressive, I do not intend to buy a BR600, this would be money lost because this machine will store, in my opinion, not long ...

Fairly complete connectivity (I think he misses the MIDI)
IN jack (6.35), OUT (phones, RCA), phantom power for condenser microphones.



UTILIZATION

The manual is easy to find online
is a clear need time to adapt and learn .... not rocket science!

SOUNDS

dynamics: EXCELLENT!
Far from my other PC config + Line6 UX2, small BR600 did a fantastic job,
made a good, sound good rich media (never the case with a sequence on my PC).

Roland I say congratulations!

Very good performance record snooze, a small problem: the internal memory is limited to some 60 minutes of recording ... it can be replaced with a slightly larger but not more than 1 GB petty, but you have to do with ...

OVERALL OPINION

I have used a few months:

- Direct instruments (direct input) guitar, bass. Simulations of effects and amps are mostly of good quality, of course, to sound good distorted must connect a microphone and make a true miking the amp!

- Acoustic guitar and voice with integrated stereo mics: good quality, especially if the stereo effect is desired!

Comply with quality microphones connected (AKG 220, SM57, Beta58), good and gentle compression of signals Mic. Line6 are still far in compression "natural "....

Conclusion: Although this is not the stuff of Pro, but of good quality and with a multitude of functions (even creating drum track with rhythm machine included). Try a good alternative to type UX2 USB ... In bcp better for rendering final mix!

- Connectivity: analog, 1 between guitar, 1 headphone, 1 line in between, a stereo RCA output, two mic inputs (jack)
- Storage: memory card (Compact Flash) 2GB maximum attention to formats accepts-
- Number of tracks recorded simultannment: 2. With 2 microphones taken.

I am not 10 because it is effectively limited simultannes 2 tracks, but in this format / qualitprix is ​​Plutt awesome dj.

UTILIZATION

- Config is simple, clear, the manual is very comprehensive and provides Answers to all as long as you take the time to read it.
- Direct access to important features of the + (read / record / loop / record type, close / open mics, effects ,...)

SOUNDS

The sounds are very good quality part MSOC HRIT can be taken of GPs without guitar amp, guitar by plugging directly into it.
I am not using other effects (compression, etc.), I only catch raw, I used essentially capturing ideas and models of fawn 'raw'. Part 'rhythmic' integrates is really excellent and allows you to create the basic structures of his compositions, several kits are disposed of very good quality and you can import your own drum sounds.
What struck me most is the quality of sound picked up by internal microphones, and once the level of entrergl he is able to save a rpt with no saturation or compression even (very) high volume. I've grown accustomed to running in the rpt then add some guitars (using the DI output of my head, plugged into a microphone between BR600).

OVERALL OPINION

- I use it constantly for about 2 years, it is incredibly compact, I put six rechargeable batteries and easily fits into a recording rpt.
- This is my first recorder numrique
- Given the price, its size, I can not blame him, I find it absolutely essential now.

Just missing an XLR, so not feeding ghost but you can connect one outdoors. A hand has jack and mini jack to which you can connect anything you want (with an adapter for XLR).
It can record two tracks conjuction and read the eight at the same time.
The data are stored on memory cards 1GB, starting very difficult to find but all the same comfortable enough in size: it can store a dozen songs orchestras Manir fairly complete you (if you just a voice and a guitar, it can store much more).

UTILIZATION

Usage is fairly simple and largely intuitive I think. For some functions that use it too often, a return to the manual (very well done) but needed more help "tame" the beast. And I should say, "monster" because when you see his size, one wonders how he can contain as much technology.

SOUNDS

At the sound of the digital creation is ben ... It shows exactly the sound that he injected (on pregnant neutral). Though there is a mediocre sound, no miracle Hoping. But if the sound of exile has good, as we find out how.
Regarding the effects, everything what you may need: for voice, guitar and bass. However, for the guitars, you have to like the effects "Boss". And if you take the time to carefully rgler, we can make very good songs with nothing but the BR600 is - ie without external effects.
Personally, I prefer my own effects and have had very little use of internal effect but I would like to even acknowledge their good qualities.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years now and have never t's.
Specifies that I have given the difficulty of trying this type of hardware store, my choice was made largely reading DIFFERENT forums. And no regrets.
The report / as irreproachable quality (to me), I would do it without hesitating choice for a first recorder. I pass from a model that has the same manufacturer multimdia but continues to use the booster for BR600 in transporting and handling easier.

What is the connection (analog, digital, MIDI)?
3 entries mono jack
1 entry stéréeo on mini jack
a data port, USB
1 stereo RCA audio output
FOOT SW / EXP PEDAL jack (1 / 4 ")
PHONES jack (1 / 4 "stereo)

What is the accuracy of sampling (bits / kHz)?
24-bit / 44.1kHz.

What is the storage media (ZIP, MD, HDD ...)?
If there is a point that is regrettable, it is this one: it only supports Compact Flash cards of 1 GB or less. It is a bit tight and a bit overwhelmed.

How many tracks can be recorded / played time?
It is possible to simultaneously record on two tracks
and reproduce up to 8 tracks simultaneously


UTILIZATION

The general configuration is simple?
It was my first digital multitrack recorder ... I always just rowed in the beginning. But taking the time to read the instructions and it does so very well.

The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Yes, once one has made ergonomics a bit dated. For more arduous duties such as editing rhythms or import / export files, there are critical software published by the manufacturers and duly commented upon in the AF forums!

The manual is clear and sufficient?
Yes, I learned everything there.

SOUNDS

The A / D converters and D / A are transparent? Dynamics is respected?
Yes, the sound quality is excellent.

The effects and filters are effective?
For a machine to less than 300 € which also recorder and BAR, who could ask for more? Of course, there are better, but they are machine specific, less versatile and / or more expensive. Note that I rarely use the guitar effects, rather reverb. The integrated drum machine is excellent too.



OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?
10 months intensive

What thing do you like most/least about it?

Most: his side "Swiss Army knife." It does almost everything, there prevails everywhere, the sound is very good. It is used to make live recordings as to make studio recordings, to beats of high quality, to accompany the solo musician in concert, etc., etc. ...

Fewest: ergonomics and support (CF 1 GB) a little outdated, but we made it. Some functional limitations (does not import MP3, does not export its rhythms in MIDI format ...) that can work around but a little bit painful.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
No

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Excellent at time of purchase.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
Without hesitation. However, today, I'd break my piggy bank for the BR800, which replaces (approx € 400), or I would take a used one at 150 €.

Everything has been said and for the price, the machine could not be more complete. The BR800, two days out there is even a bit more (audio interface + inc 4 tracks simultaneously) but also costs 33% more expensive (399 €). Ok, it is also sexy but is it really important?


UTILIZATION

The configuration could not be simpler. The explanation of the manual are very clear and if like me you do not know (i) ez nothing, keep your anxiety, it'll be all alone ... with a little patience and perseverance.
The duties will include pricipales quickly.
The card came with is there for a grip but it's very soon enough.
Refuel with software that can run as BRWC because it will help save considerable time and bring much in terms of usability. they could provide it with anyway.



SOUNDS

I did not know enough and do not compare to say if the converters are "transparent." So I would say simply that the sound quality made suits me perfectly for my use.
I have not tried to record a song as if it would be edited can tell me the limits of the machine.
I found the 2 mics frankly amazing and it reaches a result of the most compelling long as it exaggerates not on set.
Effects: In general, I do not like the boss effects. Still, again, for that I use, there is more than I need for my "drafts".


OVERALL OPINION

I use it regularly for a little over 18 months now. It is quite complicated to find a mag with a lot of recording the same range in stock and stroke, which is normal, they will try to "peddle" priority they have in stock. So I relied on different forums to make my choice.
I wanted this unit to throw my ideas (I tend to forget) which are then presented to the group.
I am using only the drum machine only to find a pattern that "glue" and accompany the idea. Our drummer will do the rest so much better than me.
The simulated low disservice but it should not ask for more.
So I record a guitar part (the basic idea), sometimes a second but then again, I'd rather do it the other guitarist who puts his Grian salt on the idea. And that's it.
I use it also to record rehearsals where there, he wonders if I will not undermine the adjustment at the start and if we manage to avoid making a mess of sound in our cramped room.
Also ideal for transplanting the sound of a mixing desk at a concert or simply record the concert with integrated microphones. Attention then not be placed too close to the public under penalty really hear it too, between titles, but also during.

For specifications see other reviews.

It's a good setup for this type of gear, you can just regret the lack of XLR, you must connect the microphone jack.

UTILIZATION

Operation is a breeze, you press a track or both simultaneously, you press REC and go! One can easily upload files (MIDI beats only) from one computer to have full battery, export the recorded tracks to the computer (in this connection it is best to use this utility: https://www.rolandus.com / support / downloads_updates / eula.php? FileName = BRWC200.zip) is also easy with the USB connection.


SOUNDS

Since this is my first recorder, I can not give an opinion on significant sound quality. Anyway, I was satisfied.

OVERALL OPINION

I do it again this election, for it was a very good machine to start recording, you can take it anywhere which is very convenient and the price is very attractive because the animal can record (with rhythm and simulators amp etc..), mix and export everything.

What I like least is the screen that does not allow for the monitoring, which is why I changed hardware.

Originally written by CyrNoodles on Audiofanzine FR.

Good feature set. I just miss the lack of XLR connections: you'll have to connect your mic via a 1/4" jack.

UTILIZATION

It's very easy to use: select one or two tracks, press REC and go! The USB port allows you to easily load MIDI files (rhythm only) from a computer to get complete drum tracks, export recorded tracks to a computer (for this purpose it's better to use this tool: https://www.rolandus.com/support/downloads_updates/eula.php?FileName=BRWC200.zip).

SOUNDS

It's my first recorder so I can't give an objective opinion about the sound quality. Personally, I'm satisfied.

OVERALL OPINION

I would buy it again because it's a very good product for beginners. You can take it anywhere. The price is very appealing since you can record (with drum machine, amp simulation, etc.), mix and export your work.