BOSS has a long, celebrated history as the world’s premier compact-effects manufacturer, but now the BOSS brand has become synonymous with portable digital recording as well. The latest arrival in the BOSS recording line, the BR-600, is the most physically streamlined, feature-rich eight-track studio on the market.
- 8 simultaneous playback tracks, 64 V-Tracks
- CompactFlash memory card slot for storing recording media; 128MB card included
- Bullt-in FX processor, including pitch corrector and COSM amp models
- Built-in drum-machine with velocity-sensitive pads
- Built-in stereo mic and battery power to record anywhere
- USB for data transfer/computer connectivity
- Portable and ultra slim: 257 x 182 x 23mm
- Carrying case and XLR-to-1/4” mic cable included
8 Tracks & Beyond
The BR-600 provides eight simultaneous playback tracks, but there’s more than meets the eye. Each of the eight tracks also contains eight V-Tracks (virtual tracks), which gives musicians quick access to 64 tracks of recorded material. They can record dozens of takes, and choose their favorites for mixdown.
BOSS FX
Tracks can be manipulated with the powerful effects built into the BR-600. Derived from BOSS high-end recorders, these quality algorithms can give even the dullest tracks maximum impact — mistakes can be fixed, mixes can be mastered. Included in the effects suite: COSM® guitar and bass amp models plus chorus, delay, reverb, and EQ for every channel. Pitch correction is provided as well.
Drum Machine Onboard
The BR-600 has a high-quality drum machine built in. Perfect backing tracks can be assembled from the nearly 300 drum/percussion patterns built in, or beats can be programmed from the velocity-sensitive pads. Rock, pop, blues, country, R&B, Latin, and more — kick-start a song from the many styles provided.
Field Recording
Wherever musicians go, the ultra-portable BR-600 is ready to record. It can operate on six AA batteries (or AC). Quality stereo microphones are built in for point-and-capture recording on the spot. Whether for recording band rehearsals, gigs, or capturing ambient sounds, the BR-600 is all musicians need to get the job done with no hassle.
CompactFlash
The BR-600 records its CD-quality digital audio direct to the included Compact Flash card, the international standard for reliable, portable storage, and even comes with a custom carrying bag and XLR-to-1/4” mic adapter.
PRODUCT REVIEW
By Gary Gox
When’s a drum machine not a drum machine ?
So you need a drum machine? Why sell your self short? These days multi functionality and ease of use is the key. It’s very easy to over look products whose primary purpose is different. A fantastic example of this is the Boss BR600 multi track recorder. Why would you look to one of these as a drum machine? Well it has 9 built in great quality drum kits, touch sensitive pads, full programmability and superb effects!
But what if I don’t like the sounds? Ahhh, well you can drop your own samples into the unit and have any sounds you like. Find me another drum machine that can do that and isn’t mega bucks! Awesome.
Then remember you have a full 8 channel digital recorder (2x record, 8x playback), with effects, mastering tools, bass guitar simulator ! You’ve even got two mic inputs and two built in condenser microphones. Just press record and you can capture those rehearsal room ‘moments’.
Still want just a drum machine? At $699, it’s hard to see past the incredible BR 600.
