All user reviews for the Boss BR-800 Digital Recorder

it is a 4-track capable of playing 8 (ie only 4 recordable tracks).
The connection is not bad, damage qd mm not to be able to plug 2 guitars without adding DI.

UTILIZATION

The use is relatively simple but passage through the manual box was indispensable.
I had until now never tested multi tracks and there are fast on his way.
there are still qq features I have not yet found (just to start the battery after 4 or 8 bars)

SOUNDS

The effects are quite impressive. For a "domestic" use like mine, we get to do many things. Then I think that we should not wait for it so the mm thing that a good tube amp.

OVERALL OPINION

I have not tested many models for the simple reason that I have not found anything really comparable (price / functionality / integration).
It is very unfortunate that the apps are not offered rested on Mac

4 XLR or jack inputs one of which (only) provides phantom power. A jack for foot switch or expression pedal that serves me well my faith. Recording on SD card up to 32GB seems to me. There is a box built but hardly editable pace. The proposed grooves are not bad. Headphone jack. USB plug for dialogue with the computer.

UTILIZATION

The manual I was indispensable. I find easy to use as soon as you accept the presets as they come. I have already said, but editing grooves through the suitable software is simple but VERY off-putting, no editing tool worthy of the name!
Backup pieces on the computer is VERY slow on my PC. You have to be very patient.

SOUNDS

The sounds are transcribed and the equalizer which I have used extensively, is simple and effective. I also use the built-in reverb and scenic. That's pretty much it.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about 3 years. I use it often as notebook or recording models. Excellent value for money in my opinion. Main pbs: BAR and backup pieces on the computer.
An example is always more effective than words follow the link below:

https://ilyr.bandcamp.com/releases

these pieces were exclusively recorded, mixed and mastered with the BR-800.
Make your opinion.
Recorded instruments: guitars, bass, live keyboard. Xylophone, glockenspiel, vocals, acoustic guitar, cajon, congas, doumbek through microphones.

I only just bought it so I do not yet control bien.Je back and fill me correct myself later.
The BR-800 is a marvel very accessible, less than 400 euros.
Comes with the computer program is much more interesting than the table itself, and has 64 virtual tracks with choice selections effects for each track. But the effects sound more synthetic than before.
The pre paterns have a real problem with flexibility, feelling.

UTILIZATION

The manual is not enough, both on paper and computer.

SOUNDS

7

OVERALL OPINION

I used for about a month on the date of 09.11.2014

I purchased the BR-800 after selling my BOSS Micro BR, small Swiss knife guitarist who made me well but I found the service a bit limited with 4 tracks.

The BR 800 is in the form of a much larger portable studio, its vocation is to be taken throughout history to play the guitar and save his little model that goes well. Is it succeeds? Let's see it ...

1) Description and connectors:

Perceived quality is average gear is lightweight and does not seem solid. The finish is still good holding and plastics are not at all cheap ...

Right side: USB A socket, ON / OFF / USB switch, a jack for AC adapter (the machine can run on 6 LR6 batteries which is good) Note: USB power possible! We also find the cache to SD card that has a Phillips screw ... It accepts cards up to 32 GB

Rear: 4 Input Jack, 4 XLR inputs with phantom, Two RCA (left and right), a line in (small stereo jack), a footswitch input.

Front: A headphone jack (big jack Stereo), a guitar / bass jack (big jack Mono)

On the top two microphones for stereo surround taking, controls in the form of four sliders for 4 mono tracks, 2 sliders to 2 stereo tracks (5 6) and (7 +8), 1 slider for box integrated PACE and 1 for Master volume slider. There are more knobs for logging level 4 tracks and one for the general entry level. The LCD is confused, the other functions are activated by "sensitive" buttons that are vaguely reminiscent of the interface of a smartphone. I preferred real buttons that you can not blame them for any problems responsiveness. There is also a large knob that allows you to change settings displayed on the screen. A word about the "operating system" that BOSS wanted instinctive and readable. Overall it's ok but nothing more.


BR 800 should be considered as a notepad, especially not as a device for recording drinking model. Its ergonomics are so downright unacceptable and you lose a lot of time over the track editing via software. Note that many editing functions are not available in some or absent from the machine modes ... I think just to copy / paste a portion of a track ... Annoying!




The device has several modes including:

a) EZ-REC (easy rec): the simplified recording studio up selecting his style of music ("Rock" for example, but also "Metal", "Pop", "Ballad" I could go on ... ) and the gear selected the guitar sound that sounds "Rock" and the rhythm that corresponds (in this case ... well uh "Rock"). Here it is ... You I do not know but I saw it myself so it's smart!

Hehe!

b) Sketch Song: Lets take a quick well done notepad in Wave history remember this killer riff. Then to go to pick up the machine, it is the cross banner ...

c) the normal mode (which has no name): this is one you will use if you want to try to record a demo ...



UTILIZATION

The manual (in French and delivered with the paper ... yes!) is very well done, I find it totally necessary because it is through him we learn that many of the things that were thought to do with the machine will be either very complicated or impossible. His reading was a revelation to me but a fucking cold shower ...

2) Limitations:

We can fix / sequencing paterns battery and there is a nightmare: it's downright painful. Importing Paterns USB is possible via the supplied software. It is ugly and complicated. The machine does not remember imported once off loops including with batteries ... all over again ...

You can not create rhythms without using a computer which is sad for a studio all in one!

Exporting songs and tracks is not really easy either: the other bundled software is a gas plant that works or not depending on his mood ... I said that I use a MAC ... if it is on PC it's great.

The use of BR as a surface control software with computer music is quite convincing: why not after all.

Concerning reproduction imported from outside (eg MP3 to play on) tracks, well ... BR 800 does not accept that the Wav, 16-bit 44.1 kHz AAC ... so , AC3 or MP3 sorry ... which is a shame becaufe my BR 800 did and it was convenient for work pieces.

SOUNDS

3) Sound quality

The internal effects processor offers effects (bass / guitar / vocals) and modeled sounds "COSM".

Moving quickly on the classic effects such as reverb or chorus that deserves to exist and concentrate on modeling. Respect for the instrument is non-existent and use with external effects (eg a good old cry baby) produces comic results. Say that it can help. Now, who has ever heard a tube amp may have a nervous laugh listening to it ... The saturations are numerous, there are plenty of pedals that emulated my RAT dear ... There's also the Sreamer Ibanez Tube! and then MT2 "Metal Zone" ... just as pathetic. I said that does not know the famous GT10, head sounds BR-800 ... Anyway, my ears do not really like the sound that comes out of this beast there. Perhaps they should have just put one or two credible and basta sounds?? Simulation is low in practice revenge! Simulation of acoustic guitar is a gimmick.

Outside sounds recorded online are rough, it is not just the recording level but the Analog-Digital conversion ...
Outside sounds recorded by the two built-in mics are just okay.

the drum loops ranging from good to poor. Their sound quality is a notch below the Micro BR which is incomprehensible when we know that some are almost the same. I note the absence of ternary rhythm which is simply delusional.

OVERALL OPINION

Here it is: the BR-800 is not a pro tool, or even semi-pro: it is rather a big toy designed for the guy who thinks he will record his solo album ... I'm curious see how many models were actually recorded on this machine. That does not diminish the quality of the previous recording studios "all in one" BOSS.

This review will probably appear a bit hard. however, it is up to my disappointment. BOSS had the opportunity to Provide semi pros practical tool for:
1) produce models at lower cost
2) Play and record everywhere (bus tour / holidays)

In the end, with its ergonomics of another age and the loss of key functions of the micro BR we are left with a queen size unit not really transportable, deprived of many interesting functions (no MP3 payback (!) With speed change ), proper recording just quality, Analog / Digital conversion poor, lack of essential editing functions ... and especially the inability to move a computer that is a damn shame for such Product: A botched in order!

I've only used four months to get rid of, tired of his feeble ergonomics and limitations which had become unbearable for me ... I said that I spent a lot of time studying the manual and depths in the hope of finding the missing features ... who were not there. I do not regret it at all ...

I would advise a micro BR which is a lot more but only 4 tracks ... I do not know the BR-80 ...

4-track simultaneous recording / 8 simultaneous playback tracks.
COSM guitar and electric bass from the
BOSS GT-10/10B.
• Effects of pitch correction for vocals or
realistic simulation of acoustic guitar.
• Mastering Effects accessible at all times and
effects loop with send / return: all these
effects make the BR-800 a full-fledged studio, offering
everything you need to produce pieces
high quality.
Many impressive rhythmic patterns
Connection via USB
Internal stereo microphones
Three power options

UTILIZATION

No manual in French sold: (But it remains available in pdf on the internet.
At first I panicked at the complexity of editing effects and sounds but you get used quickly. The potential of the machine is awesome: O

SOUNDS

The effects are simply gorgeous * __ *

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 and a half months and I am more than satisfied!
Going on a weekend with your parents? Take your multitrack, headphone, your guitar and voila! The effects can be customized to your liking and you can create your rhythmic arrangements. Bought new cd is included, featuring a Wave converter, rhythmic editing software Sonar and the software for professional who is still indecipherable to my meager knowledge of computer music.
I'm just disappointed by the absence of loop quantize boss that allows you to create perfect curls ...

But feel the value for money is worth it

The BR-800 is an ideal tool for both production of complex songs for recording the flight of ideas or his interest. Beginners can use the "EZ Recording mode" and be guided throughout recording. The "Retry" function automatically returns to the beginning of the last recording to start recording while "Song Sketch" feature lets you record a simple push of a button. To this is added a stereo condenser microphone and a function of rhythm with the same quality as the DR-880 drum parts and percussion.
Professional effects

The BR-800 contains all the effects you need for serious musical productions. Most of the effects are derived from BOSS effects processors as popular as the VE-20 (Effects for voice), the GT-10 series (COSM amp models for guitar and bass effects more) or AP-1 (processor to improve the sound of an unregistered by a micro simulating the rich sound of the body of the guitar acoustic guitar). Never a small recorder has proposed processors such power!
Taken on the spot

The BR-800 can be powered by AC adapter or 6 AA batteries, allowing you to save anywhere. The BR-800 is equipped with a stereo microphone, it allows you to save drafts of song ("Song Sketch") with an acoustic guitar and voice, for example.
Additional possibilities via USB

The BR-800 has a USB port allowing you to connect to a computer. If you connect the BR-800 to a computer, it can serve as a USB audio interface for recordings that utilize the internal effects. In addition, the BR-800 can serve as a control surface for your station software digital audio workstation.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is not easy for a novice, many parameters must be taken into account, many sub menus are available.
The multitrack has many effects guitar / vocals / bass, an all-in-one is a good asset for those who often move. The effects are usable, however the settings is quite complicated and the result is not necessarily in the appointment.

SOUNDS

Converters are good for the price, do not ask too much either.
Indeed, taking voice sounds are good enough for the guitar after all this will also depend on the effects that it brings. Finally, for the low, low frequencies are a bit messy.

The effects are so good quality Boss but pretty basic. I strongly advice to a multi-quality effects upstream (other than personal Boss).

OVERALL OPINION

I got 3 months, I amused myself with a little but I quickly dropped to highlight a sound card that is better.
Issue price / quality ratio, I would say it is a good compromise for those who have a small budget and wants to have fun making small models.

If you have the budget, do yourself a favor (especially in this occasion is relatively not excessive). However, if you have the means, go your way.

First, I have a report with leisure music which ultimately is more fitting with the purchase of this BR800 in fact.

Specifications are on site boss, but for my use this device is technically sufficient: I record at home alone with two input (XLR and jack guitar / bass etc..) Knowing that there xlr 3 more.

The preamp deserves more potato but nothing insurmountable.

It feeds itself via USB, handy.

A warning message tells us that ASIO is not supported by the hardware (when you open sonar), which is false to use, so zero latency.

UTILIZATION

I took it in the first place for his side stand alone, but it made me quickly inflated. Then my sound card (Audigy 2 ZS) to render the soul ... I opened the box says to see what I could learn rather than reinvest.

Today I used external sound card and I'm pretty happy in this config this machine is very easy to use, coupled with THE integrated sonar 8.5 box is at my level, rather qualitative . A tutorial or two on the internet for the sequencer and go.

So just average as stand alone I would put 2 (motivated people and / or smarter and patients probably use every day without any problems, my share of feignantise therefore gives 2 points) and 8 external sound card because everything works fine as well and easily.

SOUNDS

The overall sound is better in all uses with my old sound card that she was not really a card dedicated to music. Now I have not tested other serious stuff: no element of comparison I would say that for me.

OVERALL OPINION

I actually use it for less than a year in fact and default to the base. But what is good about a classical sound card (from what I've seen on the internet for half the price) is that it is full of effects for all parties whatsoever vocals, guitars , bass, mix, batteries etc., all configurable. So we can all take with without too much cabbage.

This is an all in one, easy to use (except in stand alone), taking up little space, perfect for my NanoStudio in my apartment and relatively cheaply (because the effects parts dedicated to each invoice can quickly mount).

Now black spot that won me the purchase of additional software, the box incredibly boring to program for a really average score rhythm.

I probably would do this choice because today it rolls a lot. To hear the concrete, go to the collective component section 31 season, the song I did with Gratt'oche was entirely via this config since he even has a (more so superior drummer 2.0 which literally smashes the BAR moldy of origin).

I put 9 because the final results I get have never been so good today and I'm a very heavy handicap!

Characteristics are easily found on the website of Boss.

UTILIZATION

-The general configuration is fairly intuitive, you can easily reach to its brands, it is best to understand how to tweak.

- The manual is in English but downloadable pdf on the site boss, it is complete enough.

- It takes a little time to adapt but then it is very easy to change presets, editing is very thorough.

SOUNDS

The sounds are good, as always with boss right after do not expect to have a record studio, it is not the goal, to make models alone or in a group is the top.
It is regrettable that the dynamics is not always respected by the sound good but nothing serious, the effects are really convincing.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for three months and I do not separate well, this is my first digital recorder. I love the sound, ease of use and editing very thorough, I do not like by against the clock generator (too complicated to program), 8 or more 6 tracks (because the last two are stereo) are a bit limited if you want to make songs a bit complicated but nothing insurmountable.
The value for money and very decent possibility given the number, with the experience I probably do it again this choice, it exceeds (by far) all its competitors in this category.

You should choose your digital recorder wisely because now it seems like the market is just getting over populated with them. The price of this one was a little more than I was ready to pay but after reading some reviews on it and messing around with it , I knew that I had to go and get my own. It did take me almost a year before I could get my own though and since I have got it I use it almost every single day with a question. But not that the price was really that high, I just didn’t know that these type of digital recorders where going for that much so it was a little of a shock to me. Maybe because its just a good one from Boss and most of the other ones I looked at where very cheap. I am happy with my purchase. Buy it.


UTILIZATION

The manual was definitely needed and I needed it for a while. Not that I couldn’t figure everything out on my own I just didn’t want to because I was too excited and didn’t want to wait to figure it all out. The manual was easy to use and navigate through, it was very clear and concise.


SOUNDS

Sounds are a really good quality and it was exactly what I was looking for.


OVERALL OPINION

You should choose your digital recorder wisely because now it seems like the market is just getting over populated with them. The price of this one was a little more than I was ready to pay but after reading some reviews on it and messing around with it , I knew that I had to go and get my own. It did take me almost a year before I could get my own though and since I have got it I use it almost every single day with a question. But not that the price was really that high, I just didn’t know that these type of digital recorders where going for that much so it was a little of a shock to me. Maybe because its just a good one from Boss and most of the other ones I looked at where very cheap. I am happy with my purchase. Buy it.

All been said ...
connectivity is very good but it is true that I do not understand that there is not jack combo socket / Line

UTILIZATION

I did not think AC would be easier! At it out of the box I put only 3 hours to do my first song (vocals, guitar, guitar 2, bass, rhythm internal BR)
intuitive navigation, the effects are good and varied, registration is fast and efficient, the manual is clear!

SOUNDS

sounds to me not look too bad! but I've yet too soon to give an objective opinion!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had three days, so not all the necessary perspective to the full functionality! but it looks to me at all good!
I worked directly before taking on his computer! and I was fed up with the problems of drivers, latency, blah ...
I wanted something simple and effective method to quickly capture! it's good I
it's beautiful, small, simple, portable, lightweight and features to do a good job without taking the head ...

magneto-digital truly versatile & easy to use intuitive
he speaks in englais but if it is used. there have 8 track edition
but it simultaneously proposes a total of 64 different track divided into eight part can be read or change at any time. and storage SDHC card is exelente large format 16 and 32 gigabytes sdhc but well made and

UTILIZATION

yes it is easily passed its surface is touch and a bit confusing at the beginning of maniment but if done quickly, the manual is very clear & editing rhythm part is easy with editing software is quick and clear

SOUNDS

the quality of the little I have unfortunately not too prenoncé me on the subject but listening
the headset is already seeing a good result on a small transistor amp I said it gives pluto, finally I verait it on a good sound system soon
effects are at the height of the chip is waiting above the gt10 sounds great distortion are the powerful dynamics and cool this is the very quality of an amp's low-end sounds good!

OVERALL OPINION

Aquis soon the few hours of use published my pure happiness I wanted at all costs is the only model that suited me much support sdhc card it's internal sounds are powerful and editing software sonar "the" are consular speaks in french and in addition he also led a few MIDI system. my surprise that he could do all this. it controls the MIDI system by a system can "converssion similar digital" my sound card MIDI signals RETURNED well on the rest of the installation
and in terms of quality did nothing wrong if he still had been taken twelve o'clock this aurra handy as is the Yamaha QY100 j'espèrre aquerire that in the coming months for more precisely controlled the rest of studio and other synth, I hesitate not remake the same choice for another model

Dj Describes widely

UTILIZATION

Manual in English only. Trs bad if you do not read English.

SOUNDS

I'm not in the pursuit of his ultimate a priori good.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month after having used quite a few years for the micro BR.

It is a product of Aesthetics sduisante. If it is to have a beautiful thing, it's great.

on the other hand, it is subject to the compltement computer. Edition of pace, converter, working on the tracks (the br can cut and paste, merge ...) none of that here! You will need a computer.

Or, why not! But the problem is that the connections bug! Lditeur rhythm plant, as the converter and the Controller (which is used to control the computer with the br800 is only half with sonar ... I have a PC yet dernire g nration ...

I know it's not nice to dcrire and this machine, but that goal.

If it's a nice looking machine Premire, partly nomadic. But the micro BR is remarkable in that area.

If not glop to really work.

That said, the dress is beautiful. Et .. it is often the key to selling a product.

Of ....

With 4 multi-input jack and / or XLR (one phantom mic), LINE IN, Guitar Input, RCA. 44 kHz Sampling, storage of up to 32 GB SDHC card (1GB included), 4 simultaneous tracks, eight tracks at mixdown tracks and 64 "virtual" (V tracks. WAV format. Contactors touch, lightweight and has very well. Its lightness makes it a camera open for mobile use (battery power, USB or AC adapter).

UTILIZATION

A first approach to the unit's reception: I could start Laying out three draft improvised pieces thanks to the EZ recording (which pre-selects the rhythm, the choice of instrument sounds). I also did a track record of improv jam récupée and recorded from the Line In (external drive with a cd). The manual is very complete in English, the French version is available on the Roland site. Editing of sound can be refined as many parameters and effects are available but the guitar presets are already very successful model for fast.

SOUNDS

Good dynamic rendering (Cosm effects processor, GT 10), effects for electric guitar, acoustic guitar (not tested), bass, vocals, bass simulator (very accurate and credible) and acoustic guitar. Many parametric effects (hundreds) with memories of patches users. Mastering effects pre-programmed and saved user patches or "song".

OVERALL OPINION

I just got it and I used an afternoon with additional instruments. 1) the models of guitar and bass is surprisingly good (better for a guitar amp transistor modeling), 2) the built-in looper is a real plus, especially since it is a disconcerting ease of use, allowing the development of complete loops but also to make a record with some curly and the rest in free overdubs, 3) feature mastering, with presets according to musical genre, or parameters as desired according the track or the whole; 4) EZ recording function for quick ideas friendly. there is also a phrase trainer that I have not tested, according to a "putsch in / out putsch" to correct the small passages in a recovery record (invest in the foot switch), the ability to choose 8 versions from virtual one that is best for a given track etc ... A high quality product, therefore, the scope of an individual. Side mics: ok for voice, percussion type djembe, flutes, shakers ... Difficult for low frequencies like those of a balafon. Price / quality ratio, it seems, very good (I see the strength of the device over time, including tactile switches). Bought 439 euros with headphones, a jack and a Y FS6, great product! I go to a result close to the professional. I think a very good investment for any musician!

What follows is not mine but there are a lot of its features for the most meticulous of us.
Courage.
BOSS has earned a notorious reputation in the field of compact and affordable multi-track recorders but quality without compromise. BR-800 further expands the range by providing battery-operated studio. The astonishing thinness of the casing is made possible thanks to the switches tactile sensor and recording to SD card. You can record 4 tracks simultaneously and play 8 tracks simultaneously over a stereo track reserved for the additional generator internal rhythms. The powerful effect processor offers the BR-800 guitar effects and bass from the GT-10/10B, effects for vocals and harmonies from the EV-20 and COSM models of acoustic guitars. The "EZ Recording" guides you through the entire registration process. BR-800 is equipped with a stereo microphone for recording your first song sketches. Wherever you are, you will not lose the fruit of inspiration thanks to the BR-800!
Simultaneous recording on 4-track simultaneous playback of 8 tracks plus a stereo track for the rhythm parts
The "EZ Recording" guides you through the entire registration process
Powerful effects for guitar, bass and vocals from the best effects processors BOSS
Recording function "Sketch Song" for the registration of new ideas in stereo (WAV)
Advanced drum machine with editing software
Can also be used as USB audio interface and control surface for DAW software
Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE comes with complete audio loops and backing tracks
Built-in stereo condenser microphone
Ultra-thin new interface and touch controls
1GB SD card supplied (compatible with SDHC cards up to 32GB)
Powered by 6 AA batteries / USB / AC adapter (supplied)

Tracks: 8, Virtual Tracks: 64 (8 tracks "V" / track) * It is possible to record 4 tracks simultaneously and play up to 8 tracks simultaneously ..
Maximum usable capacity: SD Card: 1GB ~ 2GB SDHC: 4GB-32GB
Data Type: HiFi (MT2) Roland / BOSS original format, * 16-bit stereo WAV lineal (SKETCH SONG)
Signal Processing: [24-bit, ΔΣ Modulation + AF-AD (GUITAR / BASS)], [24 bit, ΔΣ Modulation + AF-AD (MIC)], [24 bit, ΔΣ Modulation (LINE)], [24-bit , ΔΣ Modulation (simulated)]: 24 bit, ΔΣ Modulation
24-bit (digital mixer)
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Bandwidth: 20Hz ~ 20kHz (+1 /-3dB)
Nominal Input Level (Variable): GUITAR / BASS: -20 dBu, MIC 1 / 2 (TRS balanced / XLR):-40dBu, LINE IN: -10 dBu
Input Impedance: GUITAR / BASS: 1MW, MIC 1 / 2 (TRS balanced / XLR): 1.5 kΩ (hot-cold), 1.0 kΩ (hot-mass, cold-mass), LINE IN: 10 k ohms
Nominal Output Level: LINE OUT: -10 dBu
Output impedance: LINE OUT: 2 k ohms, PHONES: 140Ω
Recommended Load Impedance: LINE OUT: 20kΩ or more PHONES: 32 ~ 100Ω
Residual Noise Level: LINE OUT: Max-85dBu (INPUT SELECT: GUITAR/BASS/MIC2, input shorted with 1 k ohms, INPUT SENS: CENTER, IHF-A typ., Effect off)
Interface DIGITAL OUT: 16 ~ 24-bit (optical), USB port
Screen: 128 x64 pixels (Backlit LCD)
Connectors: GUITAR / BASS jack (1 / 4 "phone type), INPUT 1 to 4 jacks (XLR type / 1 / 4" TRS phone type), LINE IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type), FOOT SW / EXP PEDAL (1 / 4 TRS phone type), LINE OUT jacks (RCA phono type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1 / 4 "phone type), USB connector, DC IN jack
Power supply: DC 9V Dry Batteries x6
Consumption: 280mA * Expected life of batteries under continuous use: Alkaline: 5.5 hours. These values ​​vary depending on conditions of use.
Dimensions: 289 (W) x 184 (D) x 58 (H) mm
Weight: 890 g (without adapter)
Accessories: AC adapter, Instruction Manual, Demo Board 1GB, USB cable, DVD-Rom
Options: Foot Switch: FS-5U, Pedal (switch): DP-2 (Roland), Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), Foot Volume / Expression: FV-500L, FV-500H

UTILIZATION

The manual is in french but this is pretty much intuitive for those who have already had a digital recorder regardless of the brand (menu to access all or almost play to listen to record rec effect for the guitar rhythm and etc. .. trackwheel to choose here)
For configuration notemment at entrances that we no longer assign the track between guillement ie it should select the input that is 2 or 4 input or sound recording via the 2 Micro BR
Then he puts you on 1 or 2 or 4 tracks at the same time and record all the AC track all departing I took him to put to enjoy the four inputs for a microphone included a synth guitar and an electric Electroacoustic by selecting the entry with the intruder chose and assigned to the track but apparently wanted to be impossible unless Schive and again.
(I hope to be clear because I know what I want to write arched explain but it takes hard)
With regard to the sound of guitar effects and vocals and mastering of these then it sincerely regale quite impressive given the clean and I find that even when the result of mastering is better than the record in the least it does not do that garage studio to make sense of the term.
There are some who will surely have things to say but frankly with all the reviews I've read has made available the videos we finally stopped and we know in our heads so confused because I had a good plan for this product because I got it at 360 € instead of 450 € and I had the old stuff so I took advantage with fear at the beginning and then when it arrived I stayed mouth B its really sincerely the effect well I think everything is intuitive and whimsical touch, but it has the advantage as sensitive but sometimes it's convenient.

SOUNDS

The sound for me I find no fault with any person and fills me in all my projects even crazier neighbors do not complain, yet alone know what the neighbors are the "best judge" in the sense or if it sucks in the sense scrambling to their ears because they do not always understand that noise is the true music, for the coup or no complaints so I play well or very well that he heard the noise I was was actually the music and the music that rings true and everything. ;-D

OVERALL OPINION

For the overall opinion I'm not going to make a sandwich, just that if I would do it over again this choice willingly eyes closed I think this is silly practice easily transportable and made personal for me (but I repeat it is so difficult to choose with as many opinions for and against no one knows in the end it may be necessary to follow his instinct and I am not mistaken) that more properly without overdoing it is surely better but for my projects that I suffices.
All the functions it offers are correct to make a good project to see one or two "album and everything sounds the purpose batteries.
Only downside I would say is that a PC is essential for programming of the battery that is complex at first, then it's easier and nice to have a drummer who follows you and the SD card I add personal One of 8G to be quiet and I'm quiet for very long (I think 68 hours of recording in total)
here is hoping you have help in your research I este available if you have any question and if you got so far I leave you my address on myspace to listen to what the recorder gave the title of the song is "Like" .
http://fr.myspace.com/magixfingers.

NEW ROLAND BR 800 / / BOSS
PRICE: Approximately 399 Euros -

Simultaneous 4-track recording, 8-track Simultaneous playback over stereo rhythm track Dedicated playback
EZ Recording Interactively guides Through the recording process
Powerful guitar, bass, and vocal effects derived from BOSS's flagship processors
Sketch Song recording for quick capture stereo in WAV format
Built-in drum machine With advanced editor software
Functions as a USB audio interface and DAW control surface
Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE software with full audio loops and backing tracks included
Built-in stereo condenser microphone for recording time
Sleek new interface is based touch sensors
1GB SD included (supports up to 32GB SDHC card)
Runs or six AA batteries / USB bus power / AC adapter (included)

NEW ROLAND BR 800 / / BOSS
PRICE: Approximately 399 Euros -

Simultaneous 4-track recording, 8-track Simultaneous playback over stereo rhythm track Dedicated playback
EZ Recording Interactively guides Through the recording process
Powerful guitar, bass, and vocal effects derived from BOSS's flagship processors
Sketch Song recording for quick capture stereo in WAV format
Built-in drum machine With advanced editor software
Functions as a USB audio interface and DAW control surface
Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE software with full audio loops and backing tracks included
Built-in stereo condenser microphone for recording time
Sleek new interface is based touch sensors
1GB SD included (supports up to 32GB SDHC card)
Runs or six AA batteries / USB bus power / AC adapter (included)

MORE COMPACT AND COMPLETE THE BR600 -

NEW ROLAND BR 800 / / BOSS
PRICE: Approximately 399 Euros -

Simultaneous 4-track recording, 8-track Simultaneous playback over stereo rhythm track Dedicated playback
EZ Recording Interactively guides Through the recording process
Powerful guitar, bass, and vocal effects derived from BOSS's flagship processors
Sketch Song recording for quick capture stereo in WAV format
Built-in drum machine With advanced editor software
Functions as a USB audio interface and DAW control surface
Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE software with full audio loops and backing tracks included
Built-in stereo condenser microphone for recording time
Sleek new interface is based touch sensors
1GB SD included (supports up to 32GB SDHC card)
Runs or six AA batteries / USB bus power / AC adapter (included)

MORE COMPACT AND COMPLETE THE BR600 -

Finally found on the web (thank you michenaud.com, but already out), Roland plays the card of scarcity. Discouraging still, it made since early May that I sought.
After one week I already managed to do pretty much what I wanted, there's one thing I missed: the transfer to the computer and then editing software (sonar? Cake? the pc does not find the songs stored on the BR800).
Drum patterns are good, the effects vocals / guitar (a 100aine total) are basically a mix of reverb / chorus / distortion, but are useful. The quality of two integrated microphones is good, in short I am very happy. It is very small, thin and light, very intuitive, not to stay beson 2h before the record (a book all in English).
on the other hand I do not understand is that there are 4 tracks (5 / 6 and 7 / 8) which for me are just 2. They explain that 2 tracks are reserved to the final mix (but I can do it alone as a great on hi-fi ..) and + there is a drum track free. Wholesale good quality as 'ping pong' is good 4 tracks can be transferred to one of these 2x2 tracks (stereo), AC offsets. Brief glad when I have cracked the mystery of the transfer to PC / sound editing / AC battery is great.

Connectors:
- 4 input XLR / jack
- 1 HI-Z input for guitar or bass
- 1 USB
- 1 Line in
- 2 RCA
- 2 microphones in front responding very well.

Storage:
- SD Card or SDHC Card up to 32 GB, what to do if you want!

Simultaneous 4-track recorder
Player 8-track simultaneous

I deplore the RCA outputs, too bad there have not XLR ...
And I'm surprised these inputs and XLR jack, why not keep the hybrid inputs (jack / XLR)!

UTILIZATION

For starters, if you want to have fun fast, you press the button Ez-rec, we choose a guitar or bass, style, and you press play and you play over it. In seconds you can already save a song and enrich it.

If you want to go further, it will take a few hours to understand the system of virtual tracks and especially choose effects for tracks and mastering. The tracks are of course effects (reverb, chorus, etc. ..) and an equalizer.

The manual is in English but is found in French at roland.fr.
It is simple and effective.

Editing sounds takes a little time, but not death, I have seen worse, especially once it is set to send it's heavy.

SOUNDS

Effects guitar / bass / vocals EXCELLENT. RAS

OVERALL OPINION

BR 800 in my opinion is a great product at both the possibilities of sound.

I use it with my guitar and my mic. For a live recording of a group that is a fair bit because he did not have enough inputs (eg, piano or drums).

Either he will save the battery with 4 inputs, then change and save the piano and bass together, etc. Finally you see ... basically, the worries of the entries, but in my opinion it is not geared for that as the BR 600 which was only 2 entries.

Basically a happy guitarist!

You can find this box a little smaller than an A4 sheet connectors fairly complete: 4 input jack and XLR input + mini jack for connecting an external source. A jack for a footswitch, an RCA output. No MIDI.
On the side are taken to plug the AC adapter and USB input (which can power the unit).
In front, there is a 6.35 high impedance jack for connecting guitars and bass and a headphone output (also 6.35)

The sampling is done 44100Hz Stereo, but in a format it is necessary to convert the supplied software to be able to read on a computer.

Data storage is on SD card (SDHC compatible)
This unit can record up to 4 tracks and read 8 (4 mono + 2 stereo) simultaneously.

It is also possible to register with embedded microphones, and a number of presets (editable) are available to fit depending on the source, but do not expect miracles, it is a decision- its really mean that you get with these microphones.
Level

UTILIZATION

use for a regular, it quickly finds its mark, there is a little browsing through the menus, but some keys act as "shortcuts", and it is rather well done in the together.

The manual is very complete, that in my case it was provided in English on paper, but it can be found on the CD-ROM and on-site boss.
Editing sounds is actually pretty good effects, the big screen is fairly explicit, a dial to select the values and navigate through parameters.

SOUNDS

Sound level, nothing wrong, it is rather good, the effects are the famous COSM effects, and are from the Boss GT-8, we can reconstruct all kinds of sounds with this device. I blame him just a little too distos pushed to the factory presets, but it is easily corrected by editing the sounds.

The sounds of the drum machine are sufficient to model, but it is quickly limited if one wants to further diversify.

Note that the device has a function "looper" good practice, it can also simulate a bass or an acoustic guitar from an electric guitar. For the bass sounds is quite impressive if however, do not try to play chords (!), However, for acoustic simulations, it is not really convincing.

There are also effects for the voice, the factory presets are pretty well done (harmonies, dubbing vocoder ...) it's a little more, not of exceptional quality, but it does its job and that to the deserves to be there.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this unit for about a month, used the Micro BR, I'm not homesick, and the interface saves time and ergonomics.

However there are some things to regret: we lose a lot of use "nomadic" because you need a computer to encode the file (only wav, and only with the supplied software), because the device does not itself.

For the beatbox ago arranger for editing rhythms by combining different reasons and it would require however a computer to edit the grounds themselves, using the supplied software.

The big downside for me is the touch screen of this unit by the time certain keys refuse to answer, and they no longer work until the extinction / reignition of the device is really hard sometimes, and similarly, the directional buttons located around the wheel are very sensitive, it is not uncommon to touch by turning the knob, which tends to change a setting other than that which was being edited.

At 400 €, I believe the toy a bit expensive, but it's still good stuff. I bought it more or less on a whim without really trying, so if you are potentially interested, I really recommend trying it before buying.

I do not know if I will ever this election, but it's something all-in-one that has no real competition, then ....

Hello,

I waited a bit to give an objective opinion of the pros and cons.
Connectivity issue is not too bad, I would highlight a rating, why in the complex and did not put mixed inputs such as Zoom, for example? Support SD, SDHC up to 32 billion degrees.
Then the crucial point: the simultaneous inputs, it is better in this price range, even less expensive (R16 Zoom eight entries). The rest has been described on numerous occasions.

UTILIZATION

For simplicity, yes. The manual is now available in French and was on the site. The rather crude and simplified edition is relatively easy.

SOUNDS

Everything is clear and transparent, the registration may be sufficient and be limited to the BR itself if you like COSM GT series guitars, Drum interns, vocal effects VE-20 fair enough.
The simulated low is not too bad but not transcendent.
Overall, the dynamic is good and all but one managed to meet its promises.

OVERALL OPINION

I start the 4th month after having a photo Mrs8 as successor to a K7 and a 4-track tape.
I like its compactness, Look, the EZ to record quickly.
I do not like internal mics very / too fast drafts.
The limited number of simultaneous inputs (solo it goes), I had to and because we feel very soon need more tracks, buy a R16 Zoom (8x8).

I do not do it again because this choice already Zoom R24 and at the same price.
Therefore face a high price to its main competitor in this range
and this quality.