All user reviews of 5/5 for the Boss BR-900CD Digital Recording Studio

There's not much to add.

USE

It's very easy to use. You push a track, choose the input, mic,line or jack, set the track's level, press Rec and you're done.
Very comprehensive manual.
It's not complicated. You even have the possibility to move the tracks from a time code to another one using the in and out points, or seconds or tens of a second. All that is done pretty quick, there's not much of a learning curve.

There are even customizable beats.


I must say, however, that it took me quite a long time to get the right volume levels, because the VU-meter is not very precise. In fact, you can let it peak without risking any distortion, which is what you have to do for the final result to have a high-enough volume.

SOUND

Lots of effects for guitar, bass, vocals and piano. Lots of effects in general. Besides reverb, chorus and delay. To cut it short, it features all you need.

In terms of the sound alone, it's quite all right. With a good mix, with the right volumes and pans, you can make good quality songs. I must admit that I can already see its limitations. It's semi-pro, I think the songs sound a bit "tight," with a slight lack of dynamism, even if you listen to them on headphones. But it also seems logical, considering it works as an amp for guitar, piano, vocals, so it's inevitable. You might get a truly optimal sound using external preamps connected to the line inputs.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it since I first started writing songs, back in 2005. I never did switch to computer music because this is precisely the kind of tool that allows you to do without a computer. The sound might not be the best, but it depends on what you connect it to, and since you can plug anything to it...

For those who don't know, the number of tracks is unlimited. You can record 8 tracks, bounce them, record 8 more tracks and bounce them with the ones you had already bounced before, etc. It's great.

It's portable, with batteries, it's solid, I have never had a technical issue.

It makes recording easier.. You can easily find memory cards in any shop. I recently connected a mixer to it because I think one of its limitations is that it can only amplify one instrument at a time (besides guitar and vocals). This means you can't play simultaneously with a drum machine and synth going into the boss. It's natural, but it annoyed me, now it's cool.

One last thing, the CD reader/burner is very nice but, in the end, it's faster to transfer it all to a computer, so even if it's a great value for money (it allows you to mix and finalize a song at a very affordable price), there might be another model in the series without CD reader and, thus, cheaper.

I always use it. Without my Boss, I wouldn't be able to record anything. It's the key element in my studio!

What connection possibilities (analog, digital, MIDI, etc.) does it offer?
- Analog: jack/xlr/rca inputs, rca and headphone output
- Digital: no input, optical output
- MIDI: only one out
- USB 2

- What kind of memory does it use (ZIP, MiniDisc, HDD,...)? CD-R/RW (an important detail is that it only works with the PSU, which means that if you are using it with batteries, you won't be able to burn CDs);
Compact Flash type I (from 32 mb up to 1 Gb); (if the device's firmware is updated to version 2.12!!!!)

At what sample rate (bits/kHz) does it work? 24 bits/44.1 kHz

What syncing options does it support? midi (MMC)

How many tracks can it record/play back simultaneously? ...
Simultaneous recording: 2 tracks
Simultaneous playback: 8 tracks
Every track has 8 virtual tracks, for a total of 64 tracks, but you can only play back 8 simultaneously, the subtlety of this "virtual" aspect is that you can bounce maximum 8 tracks onto a single stereo track.


USE

Is it easy to make settings?
Yes and no, the console side of it is reassuring, but you really need to dive into the users manual to make the best of it. However, it has nothing to do with a computer, I managed to create a masterpiece in only one hour (but the world is still not ready to listen to it...).

Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive? ... 232 pages for your entire satisfaction!

Is it easy to access the main functions? Generally speaking, yes, the manual includes an index to go to the essentials.


SOUND


For the time being, I have only made direct recordings (guitar, amp, vocals): It sounds great!

Concerning the COSM simulations: I haven't used them to this day, so I can't say much about them.

The reproduction is excellent, if the original recording is good, obviously.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had it for a week. I bought it secondhand and if you plan to do the same, ask the seller if he or she updated it, otherwise it's a real pain with the compact flash cards and if you don't have the cards, you can forget about recording anything, unless you use CDs, but then again, you have to plug it to the mains.
Go read in the forums about the cards. I used a tutorial to update mine from a CD.
You can still find compatible cards available at ,,,,,,, in Germany.
For the price and the humble use I give it, YES I'd recommend it.

Technical BR-900CD:
Slopes Slopes: 8, V tracks: 64 (8 virtual tracks per track) * You can denregistrer simultanment 2-track and reproduce up simultanment 8 tracks.
Maximum usable capacity CompactFlash card: 32MB ~ 1GB
Frquence dchantillonnage 44.1kHz
Rponse in frquence 20Hz ~ 20kHz (+1 / -3 dB)
Dentre nominal level (variable) GUITAR / BASS: -20 dBu, MIC 1 / 2 (symtriques TRS / XLR): 40dBu, LINE IN jacks: -10 dBu
catch 16 characters x 2 lines and 100 icons (LCD rtroclair)
Connectors: GUITAR / BASS jack (1 / 4), MIC 1 (symtrique XLR, TRS symtrique), MIC 2 (symtrique XLR, jack 1 / 4 asymtrique) LINE IN (RCA / RCA), LINE OUT (RCA / RCA), DIGITAL OUT (optical type), FOOT SW / EXP PEDAL jack (1 / 4), PHONES jack (Stereo 1 / 4 type), MIDI OUT, USB
9V DC power (adapter included), Batteries Deutsche x6
Consumption 300 ~ 900mA *
Estimated life of the batteries under continuous use: Alkaline: 4 hours, these indications vary depending on the conditions of use.
Dimensions 351 (L) x 225 (D) x 69 (H) mm
Weight 4.1 kg (without adapter)
Accessories AC Adaptor: PSC SERIES, Instruction manual, card dmonstration PDAL dexpression Options: FV-300L, EV-5 (Roland), Foot Switch: FS-5U, Foot Switch: DP-2 (Roland)
Stereo Headset: RH-200 (Roland)

uh .. so much for the technical characteristics

UTILIZATION

I have recently. Was not a pro, plus a home, I find the first asser handling is simple.
Patches guitar, bass and vocals are not bad. (Handy for use on batteries)
In addition, it can record its own sources (effects pedals, keyboards, etc), so has left a wide range.
The rhythm section is nice to register asser alone, the more you can change it (tone, not).
For the manual, you must know the language. It is in French I know, and more with images, but the machine she speaks English, has us all lots of new words with which the translator of juggling!
I regret the use of an already footswith optional getting started my registration.

SOUNDS

It's always the problem of not be pro home.
For that I use, I would say that was going to the limit!
I check in on my little piece.
Also was not long that I have not so I try everything.
Basically that's enough for what I do.
I would judge the sound as "honest." One feels quil correction is behind
the first grip, but the correction is possible.

OVERALL OPINION

So did one week I use it.
As I have the first grip is fast.
As against the display leaves a desirer.Combine the manual is a bit "of numbers and letters" .. consonant vowel consonant ..
Fortunately I also have a groovebox and a MPC2000 who taught me the basics of the language.
I think basically:
pietre for a musician like me who dreamed to register, listen to, and everything sticks to a cd, I'm too much!
Right after the album was out a

See the reviews previous ones.
48V on two tracks.
Ergonomics and the logic of the menus are good. Pramplis of the trs are clear enough with a gain trs. The pramplis output are in the middle of what is being done on consoles gnral. The converter is excellent for this range. The connection is complte.

UTILIZATION

My studio uses:
work composed the guitar or piano / vocals.
RPTES the work: one or two microphones.
work on implementation: re-recording.
record acoustic models (1 5 instruments) and master mixes itself trs.
couraging me even my CD.
My scne uses:
sound with guitar / vocals upstream of the amplifier or console.
We can therefore make its compression, the noise gate, EQ and reverb sound like a good sound-ing for you and send it on its little amp for a small room (or a big, well, come on).
The range of effects is complte and well organized, chorus / reverb / delay, 5 compressor, noise gate, expander, Doubling, desseur, EQ, etc. ... effects are essential, chorus / reverb / delay, five compressors, noise gate, expander, trs are suitable. The pre-sets are penss overall. They have to be raliss by ingnieurs sound familiar with the job, because there gure change to raise standards for use, and the guys pr seen quite a complte line of standards. All changes are possible characters if you want CRER its own pr-sets and mmoriser associated or not struggling, everything is very practical and not too many labyrinths of menus and submenus . The beginning is enjoyable to meet pre-sets Intgr and most find little prs confirm everything he needs to work quickly and well. The organization of the routing: taken, re-recording, groups and subgroups, prmix, master, is also quite well-crafted and is a common practice, leaving his freedom in the maverick. There is no possible to insert his own use Lexicon or Avalon chri. Obviously the machine is thought all-in-one mobile (it also works on batteries). There is no phase inverter. It's a bit bte, but not essential either, a small reverse-phase cable is something quite simple couraging self-same. There is no possibility of making pre-mix including the effects DIFFERENT inland simultanment must make as many reports as compression / eq. It's not dbile either, saves a pr-sets of groups and possibly edit them.
The limit of the machine is the two recording channels simultaneously, is not suitable for the batteries. It is Designed for the singer-guitarist (electric or acoustic). The singer-pianist found there too, and the acoustic taker lives. It is no more bulky than ordinary portable, more reliable, simpler, and especially better team. Etched very simple and quick plutt his CD on the BR itself. You can import sounds and sound files without difficulty.

SOUNDS

I have to go wavelab (my old version 3) + Tc-converter Electonic BMC2 to do better. Well, you still even a good enough monitoring to realize.

The sound? Ben would like, adpend of one who does. Frankly, the machine is not trs CHRE for what it does. I am struggling with the microphones and SRS that I know well, Neumann U87, U89, KM84, Km86, KMS85. a, that's what makes all the microphones. Pramps SPL gain-station. On BR, a little reverb and compression, a sound dj. I couraging my CDs and those of some friends intruments 4 or 5 max. I'm not going to pro studios. Or the guys will be taken in the mastering studio real team. I've had good returns.

OVERALL OPINION

In three years I went from 864 to BR 900CD.
The more lightweight, strong, mobile.
The least-seen = no nitre prcis, big bars that rise and decendent. To do the ear.
Quality / price = excellent.
There may be better, but I know the hergonomie BR. And I think it is better that using a tool familiar, plustt a crazy thing we do not know how to walk.

CONNECTIONS COMPLETE.2 between XL
R2 INPUT JACK
STEREO LINE INPUT
STEREO LINE OUT
WAV and CD
ON RECORD 2 simultaneous tracks.
They listened and recorded two other tracks.
8 TRACKS IN ALL. (WHICH ONE STEREO)

UTILIZATION

it looks like a mixer ... Mixed in a tape. This document is not clear CONTINUOUS.
+ BIG SCREEN IS COOL IT IS.
The sound is perfect. EFFECTIVE SETTINGS.
THE SUPPLIED ADAPTER SMALL AND LIGHT.
Very good stuff.

SOUNDS

C C IS BEAUTIFUL IS GOOD BOSS IS C.. IT SOUNDS a huge selection of EXCELLENT. (REAL SOUNDS OF BATTERY AND HIS GUITAR PRO GT, IN PART.
10/10

OVERALL OPINION

DRUMS ARE THE RHYTHMS LIMITés.JE do not use it. I HAVE A BAR (A + + OF CHOICE AND BREAKS)
J will have preferred a TRACK RECORD FOR + RATHER THAN A TRACK DEDICATED TO DRUMS.
DAMAGES be limited to 2-track simultaneous recording CONTINUOUS BUT WE CAN COPY ITS TRACKS. C ADVANTAGE IS THE Q IS EASY TO TRANSPORT AND LEGER.ET IN THE HE + CD.
THE BIG problem is YOU NEED TO NAVIGATE IN SCREEN MENUS.l is not readable;
EFFECTS LESS, NO DRUM (D AILEURS too limited);
not simple;

For all this, see the manufacturer's site:
http://www.roland.com/products/en/_support/om.cfm?PRODUCT=BR% 2D900CD

UTILIZATION

Extremely simple to use: 15 minutes grip!

1 key to access features.
Nothing to say!

SOUNDS

Cool effects, an equa who does his job well, preamps not bad ...

Ultimately, a sound slightly colored, fairly accurate, which can be worked in all serenity!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 years: no worries!

It is true that this is my first model of this type, but I'm far from being disappointed!

A choice that I recommend without hesitation!

The best and see the technical details ...

UTILIZATION

No problem to use. I was tired of always fiddling on the computer (I walk / I'm not walk without knowing why). I wanted a simple and convenient way to record demos.
The primary use and intuitive. After the possibilities are wide (built-in effects, mixing, monitoring). The setting for the different menu and a little heavy, but with the habit, it's okay.

SOUNDS

Rendering enough for me that I use.
The effects are not too bad and they have the merit to exist. It's good when we walk to the right or left, we did not lugging three suitcases of matos.Une bag just portable!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and a half. Purchased used on AF is great, I only use him. I turn, and I plug op ...
To do something more concrete, we must fiddled a bit but it fits perfectly with what I want. I would do the purchase if necessary.