The ONLY Mixer You Need! - Boss Gigcaster 8
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- In this video, JP shows off the new Gigcaster8 from Boss.
Yep, Boss have made a mixer.. but it’s different from the rest!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - The Problem
0:44 - The Solution
2:37 - Whirlwind Overview
4:49 - Signal Chain / Touchscreen
7:25 - Mixer Window
7:57 - Setup Scenario
8:28 - Talking FX Demo
10:00 - Singing FX Demo
10:57 - Guitar FX Setup
12:57 - Guitar FX Demo
14:36 - SD Card Recording
16:49 - Computer Software
18:54 - Crap Audio?
19:46 - Vs Normal Mixer
20:52 - Your Questions?
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Here’s the next video of how to setup the GigCaster 8: czcams.com/video/AeTBkQ1ask4/video.html
This is hands down the best video I have seen for the Gigcaster 8. It is comprehensive and very informative without being overly complicated. Always best to hire a musician to explain things to other musicians. Well done sir!
Glad it was helpful! You might like the next one.. and more coming: czcams.com/video/AeTBkQ1ask4/video.html
Great video. Look forward to watching some more of your content. Thanks.
Holy hell. I can't believe how well thought out is this piece. I was blown away even before you got to the footpedal option. They managed to stuff 2 tons of tech into a 5 pound bag.
Yep! Hence why I’m impressed! Always something missing from all the others.
This can do loads and need more videos to show you how.. stay tuned!
The really impressive part is that JP knew this stuff inside and out like he was the one that designed the thing!! 😍
TBH - their (notably) earlier incarnations, such as the BR-800 had some superior options for effects and mixing compared to its contenpories.. Used one for years, an excellent machine. The set-up via Linux was and is a major game changer for me... It made live work with a laptop running as backup audio device seamlessly a viable option... I always look at live work as a process of "problem reduction". If something can do what you need and want, without adding to the list if issues - it's a keeper. If it reduces problems, it's no longer a keeper - it's a necessity.
Well, I was going to ask some questions, but you answered them all! If I had watched every video on the internet about the Boss Gigcaster 8, I would never have got as much information as I have from your single video!
Wow!! That’s awesome!
There is actually lots more to unpick and will be showcasing more tips and tricks over the coming months. 👍🏻
Stay tuned.
Excellent presentation. Well done!
More than welcome 🙏
Stay tuned - more videos on the way.
The video I needed, the first bit was about me, I’ve been looking at the Rodecaster 2 for a while and when the Duo came out I started looking at that and it lead me to this!!! Thanks for describing me making me realize this is what I really need 😅
Glad I could help! Here’s me setting up and showing all the steps as if I’m at a gig. I hope it helps. czcams.com/video/7DdTyChGN5c/video.htmlsi=u59od_INjnauePlr
I'm impressed with the versatility of this. Endless applications.
Yea it’s pretty sweet! And you are right it ticks a lot of different options.
Great review! Awesome mixer. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! - here are the other videos I’ve done with the Gigcaster. Hope they help. czcams.com/play/PLO36LpORUSaaf6R1PaTwqR-WJxsIVLj6K.html&si=KRe-YgmUaTHZa0UC
BRILLIANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. OF COURSE I GOT ONE !!
Cool!! Have a look at the Gigcaster Playlist. We’ve done quite a few things with it. Hope the videos help: czcams.com/play/PLO36LpORUSaaf6R1PaTwqR-WJxsIVLj6K.html&si=4Z4yM5gw9uNd8S9B
I thoroughly enjoyed this review and this looks like an amazing device....I may have to get one of these
Go for it! You can pick one up here: geni.us/BossGigcaster8
i´ve been using the gigcaster 5 (similar features without fisical pad and phone input) for all my gigs this summer doing an average of 4 a week so like 45 during the summer and it has been a game changer for my soun and features live incredible 0 problems whatsoever and incredible perfomance in general im super happy with it (awesome video btw greetings from spain)
That’s fantastic to know! Yeah it’s a brilliant device and easy to use!
I can't believe how feature packed this is! Even if I'm not a musician, I want this! I currently have a Behringer x1204USB mixer that I use as an audio interface and I like to have ALL my sound devices connected to it so I can use my Sennheiser headphones for everything. I currently use a bluetooth receiver for my iPhone's audio, but I want to use my good mics for the calls as well and that currently is not possible with my mixer. I know it's possible with the Rodecaster but now that I see this Gigacaster, I will consider this one as well 😲
That is an amazing Mixer, etc., and looks like an incredible value at $699 USD.
Thank you for this video . This is an amazing live portable mixer with so many options.
It certainly is! 👍🏻
I'd love to see how you use this with the RC-600. Can you route out and back in? I worry I'd need two of them. Today I use a Tascam model 12 north of the looper and a Yamaha 10xu south of it. Would I need two of them?
Things have definitely improved since my first 4-track in 1990!
Yeah.. I hear ya on that one! Awww memories of 4-track tape. Wow. 😊
@@JohnPaulMusicUKMemories of the early Beatles on 4-track. ;
I've been tinkering with the footswitch (the FA-GC) and the Gigcaster over the weekend, going into depth with the parameters the footswitch can access and if someone wanted to use this as a 'backing track playback' machine this is what I've learned.
You get a bit more functionality if you don't use the 'PAD LINK' function.
As the footswitch pedals can access many more 'A' functions than 'B-D' functions, what I wanted to do (namely, start tracks with the footswitch and turn the EFX on and off between tracks) can be achieved but with a reduced number of tracks. Since the GA-FC has 6 buttons I can access 32 tracks via 4 buttons and with a simple changeover of parameters can access the other 32 tracks which could be changed between sets. This is fine for what I want.
So by setting the FA-GC to 'PAD LINK' off, you can set the individual GROUPS.
Choose 'PEDAL 1' icon. Then select GROUP 'A' and set the CATEGORY to CH 2 and set the FUNCTION to 'EFFECT ON / OFF'. Then select GROUP 'B' and set the CATEGORY to 'SOUND PAD' and the FUNCTION to 'SOUND PAD 1'. With this setting, when you press PEDAL 1, you either start the track on SOUND PAD 1 and turn the EFX on CH2 ON, or pressing again stops the track and turns the EFX off. You rinse and repeat for the other three PEDALS (2-4) altering just the 'B' Group FUNCTION setting to SOUND PAD 2, SOUND PAD 3, or SOUND PAD 4.
To change the BANKS of SOUNDPADS choose PEDAL 5, GROUP 'A' and set it to 'SOUND BANK UP'. This way, every time you press PEDAL 5 the SOUND PADS ascend to the next bank. A cool trick then is to hold PEDAL 5 down and it ascends to the last BANK (8), from which you can press single presses to access a particular BANK (say 5 presses to go to BANK 5). With a TRACK SHEET laid at the foot of the pedalboard, I can navigate to any of the 32 tracks on BANKS 1-8 on SOUND PADS 1-4. Likewise with a simple tweak (changing the 'B' Group FUNCTION in each PEDAL to SOUND PAD 5-8), the pedalboard can then navigate to the 32 tracks on SOUND PADS 5-8 through the BANKS 1-8.
I've made a tracksheet as follows, where my SOUND PADS in each BANK all correspond to the same colour. PAD 1 = WHITE, PAD 2 = RED, PAD 3 = YELLOW, PAD 4 = GREEN, PAD 5 = ORANGE, PAD 6 = BLUE, PAD 7 = PURPLE, PAD 8 = PINK
The NUMBER at the top is the PEDAL NUMBER and the number at the sides are the BANK:
Changing the FUNCTION to SOUND PAD 5-8 you can then access the other 32 tracks, This suits our setup as I perform original tracks while my wife who is a classically trained soprano, performs covers.
I hope that lot makes sense. I will do a CZcams video when I get the time...and that's not even mentioning the jaw-dropping EFX on this thing which makes a live sound so easy to achieve.
wow. tinkering is one thing. looks like you went DEEEP on this one!
Love it!
Mind blower! This is really something! Amazing UX interface!
This looks great I’m after a band in a box , bought a few RCF jmix now got rid of our huge logic system .dynacord is going as well . I’m old school as well but set it and leave it is great . Good review mate .
Great video mate. Thanks.
Ordered... Super nice overview.
Thanks 🙏
Wow! is all to say. Great product review John. This unit is fantastic and very impressive, but I bet the price is impressing on your pocket as well. Thanks.
Well.. it’s an investment. If you think of getting everything separately, then it would cost more and you would probably need more cables and dongles etc. 😛 so it’s gonna pay for itself in simplicity and time.
Thanks for the nice clip.....Seems very nice!....Still try to find my way around recording....but this Boss Gigcaster8 seems nice!
No worries. Great thing is, plug in a Micro SD card, make sure it’s on Multi-Track recording and then… just hit record. Easy. Then you can import the file into a DAW and your set! 👍🏻
Thanks so much for this videos. This unit is definitely going on the list
It’s changing how I’m doing gigs!
Used it last night like this.
Put the Looper setup into it on inputs 3&4 (make channel 3 stereo and only have one fader to deal with). Had a second mic for the host on channel 2. Then recorded via SD and used the USB-C with Apple Camera connection kit to plug into my iPhone for live streaming. Plus my iPad was connected on the Bluetooth channel for playing some music inbetween sets.
Live stream cut out a little due to the signal in the coffee house but I have the FULL recording no problem and the live stream is here: czcams.com/users/live5XqnCF1HFxA?feature=share
This is an absolutely fantastic video thankyou for making this! Can you use the 8 midi pads to change Guitar Tone Presets?
Wahow ! ... Very impressive device, and amazing presentation too ! ...👏👏💯
Glad you like it! More videos to come
Great video.. going to buy one
Top presentation of a an incredible piece of gear. 💪🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
I‘d be interested in a video that shows the recording of a live gig from scratch and also the recording of a podcast!
Whatever you do, thanks a lot. I‘ve never heard of this mixer!
More than welcome and more videos coming. 👍🏻 😊
That sounds class
It is!!
Great video, this is the mixer I've been waiting for.
Hope you like it! Get the best price here: geni.us/BossGigcaster8
Blown away. This is hot ! I do solo this would be great .
Ace 👍🏻 here’s the playlist of all the other Gigcaster videos I have made: czcams.com/play/PLO36LpORUSaaf6R1PaTwqR-WJxsIVLj6K.html&si=Upf7ogNSyVtB0Pzx
Veeeeery good review! Made me change my mind….!!!
Great video
Thanks. Here’s the playlist of the other videos I’ve made about it: czcams.com/play/PLO36LpORUSaaf6R1PaTwqR-WJxsIVLj6K.html&si=E7H2ARDjn9S92cCi
Git mine a week back and am so impressed
Glad you like it. Lots of options with it.
Great video. It seems to have everything I need except one. Can the mixer be remotely controlled via an app over bluetooth or wifi?
Okay, I do have a question for you. (Knew you'd have the best first review on this machine!) I got the GigCaster 8 for the complete suite, as you said. My use purpose for it is primarily Jamulus, live, real-time online jamming. Here's what I can't figure out: How to get non-direct monitoring through the headphones. (Equivalent, I believe, to non-direct monitoring when inputting to a DAW.) Every audio interface I have looked at has this Monitor alternative: Direct or not direct. But I cannot find it in the GigCaster.
When I asked Roland support, they said to send the DAW output (equivalent to the Jamulus output, I think) to GigCaster's USB as channels 1&2: "In the DAW audio settings, sending audio to Gigcaster USB 1+2 will be received on this USB channel of the Gigcaster 5 or Gigcaster 8." (Weird, as I don't see any USB 1+2, but I think they just mean to send it to 1&2.) When I do that with Jamulus, I do get the indirect monitoring mix, but I also get the direct mix--so I'm getting it twice--the direct that I don't want in Jamulus, and the somewhat delayed (latency) sound from the Jamulus server. Have you found a way to get the non-direct monitor mix without the direct monitor mix?
I love it :3
Cool - check out the playlist here: czcams.com/play/PLO36LpORUSaaf6R1PaTwqR-WJxsIVLj6K.html&si=0YOfRWt1w1--qldq
Thanks for this awesome video! I have a Gigcaster8 and it’s amazing!! My question is have you tested it streaming to your phone? I mostly do Tiktok and Instagram lives. I’d love any help on setting it up for that! Thank you 😁
Good mixer but i have a question, in interface mode can i record my vocal with the effects but in the DAW still gonna be dry for changes ?
Mafia friend , nice review. We didn't know this mixer and now it just fits perfectly for us
Ace 👍🏻
You sing great mate!!:🎉
Thank you! 😁
Have a listen to my latest live album. Made from a live stream - JohnPaul - Looping My Brain (Live, Raw & Unrehearsed Pt. 1)
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This thing is so cool, it looks like it has volume for four separate sets of headphones, but can you have a separate mix in each of the headphones, or at least between the headphones and the usb out for example? If you're live streaming, for example, and you're singing and playing guitar, I usually want the mix the audience hears to be a little bit different than what I want to hear in my own headphones (I usually want more of my own vocals in my ears, and this goes double if I'm mixing in other instruments like if I was with a band or something). I'm guessing that's probably not possible with this, but still, this thing is amazing for an all-in-one device, the effects alone are really cool, and for like podcasting or just as a small portable solution for solo gigs or whatever, I can see this being really useful for certain people. :)
Dude thanks been trying find what to use for good sound livestreams
Have a look at this one - czcams.com/video/OVHK_09ytIs/video.htmlsi=ZmjBb_mBIDI035I_
And then this one - czcams.com/video/7DdTyChGN5c/video.htmlsi=z0jP-VutCsnUnhZ7
@@JohnPaulMusicUK awesome thanks have great day
Wow superb..I have a Zoom L12 and I am considering getting A Zoom L8 for portable sets..I may look at this mixer..
i take it, you can multi-track record on it? Like basically, stick the drums down in 1-2 tracks, a base line, and vocals. Yeah, I've been looking at the tascam L12, or one Zoom H8 (or any hand held 32 bit float recorder), as a solution for playing a few instruments, and jamming/rehearsing etc ----- but this looks like a serious 3rd option.
Hi, great video. Do the 4 headphone outs have their own individual mix? EG, Headphone out 1, for the bass player with heaps of bass guitar, a little vocal and backing track, headphone out 2 for the singer, with no bass guitar but with heaps of backing track from your phone, etc?
Hi John .. great review .. I have 1 question ….”does it have anyway to sync via usb or MTC ..MIDI CLOCK ?.. tnx 😊
Very great video and well explain. but can we record any small section of audio and have a replay over 1 of the channel ? Or we need a sampler for that and then put the output to the input 1 of this mixer ... Thanks
Thanks 🙏
You would need a sampler or looper.
Hi JP. Great video. Thanks. I was wondering how you would set this up for a live gig with your boss rc 600. I would think you would want to separate the vocal channel and the guitar channel going into the looper
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Great video.
I have one for you JP. The unit is insane but if you are a solo act and like me use StageTraxx3 (sometimes with backing track, sometimes just acoustic with loops etc) which is amazing can you use it to received midi messages ti change all the patches etc via Bluetooth (as well as the ipads Bluetooth audio) or would you need a wireless USB to Midi receiver like the Widi to do this. Do the vocal effects have harmonies as well?
I would be really interested in how to use this with stage Traxx 3 as well. At the moment l send midi messages to my zoom pedal to change guitar patches but have no way to do this with vocal effects. This seems the ideal answer for that but I don’t quite see how to do it.
I'd like to see a follow-up video showing the unit fully connected to the gear you'd do a livestream with.......maybe it would have to be in parts, with each section being 10 mins or so long? Thanks.
This looks amazing! Great video. For me as a solo artist doing live streams, I also use my RC600 - is there any way to route the effects INTO the looper and then simply plug the guitar into the mixer after the fact? I do love the various effects for vocals (which for my main vocal I don't run it through the 600, but I use a looper mic for harmonies, etc that is separate and that I can loop). I am also wondering how user friendly it is to use with Ecamm Live? Thanks again, JohnPaul!
The as a good shout Christopher. I’ll look into it.
hello, which powerbank do you use? I have tried several and each time I get the “insufficient power” message. thank you for your help and for your great videos!
Wow this screen on Boss 505 Mk3 😱🔥
Awesome bit of kit and very well presented by yourself I might add. Seriously considering this as a live mixer, solo singer with backing tracks. My concern would be controlling feedback etc. is there any feedback suppression or parametric eq on the output? Any rta, spectrum, or visual representation on the output to identify feedback spikes ?
Hey Alan.
So there is an EQ. On the master out, each channel including USB out as well so you can have a different EQ for your online audience to the main PA.
There is no visual representation of this thou on the board.
@@JohnPaulMusicUK Thanku buddy
Great review ! No need for a manual anymore !
Glad it was helpful! Might wanna watch this one next - czcams.com/video/AeTBkQ1ask4/video.html
What are the chances you can use the extra physical faders (if you're one man show for example) for different inputs on the computer. Let's say I was on Zoom and wanted chat audio on its own fader. Or if you were gaming and wanted game audio on its own fader, separate from all system sounds.
Great video, I use backing tracks from my phone when gigging, can you set it to recognise the vocal key for harmonies from the backing track? Many thanks if you can check that out
Legend goes they call this... a... digital mixer? 🙃👍
That they do! 🙌
Exactly!
Brilliant review and I'm only half-way through. I had to say, 'Diamond Crunch' EFX sounded great on your electro-acoustic....would suit lots of songs. Back to the video....
Rock on!
Thanks for this new video post. I was planning to buy Zoom L8 , but you just made my decision much harder 😅. This is looking 👀 like the one 🤔. Also is there a overdub feature?
Awesome review. I love livestreaming. I just wondering which mic suit this boss. Thank you.
Thanks 🙏
Any mic. It can handle 48v phantom power so normal mics for live or even studio / condenser mics as well.
Best is to play with it with your mics to see if it’s right for you with the great VE effects from Boss. 👍🏻
I would love to see more tutorial video's with the Gigcaster:
- How you set it up for your live gigs to livestream? [Thats how I'll be using it].
- How you set up a foot pedal to change guitar and vocal FX on the fly.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS 😀👍
Noted. 👍🏻
Watch this space. 👍🏻
In the meantime I actually used it for a gig last night. Plugged my loop setup in, and a separate talking mic. Connected my iPad via Bluetooth for a playlist inbetween sets, recorded it all on the SD card and also plugged my phone into the USB to live stream it all! Brillaint! Here you go: C.A.L.M Charity Gig - Liberty Bell Coffee House
czcams.com/users/live5XqnCF1HFxA?feature=share
@@JohnPaulMusicUK That's fantastic JP. Thats exactly what I want to do for my all my gigs in the future. Looking forward to your video's on this. Cheers 👍😀
Very cool... Does it have an aux or monitor output in addition to front of house?
I need separate FOH and IEM outputs
(using tracks with cues running out through the the in ear monitors only)
Good question. Has a main out and there are 4 headphone outs. I’ll test the idea of an IEM output and report back.
How do you assign the presets or user sounds to the pads, so you can use them in a live setting?
Very cool review. 😊 One question: does it have sub mixes for the headphone outputs?
For iem
Could you please explain how to set a particular guitar patch to a particular effects pad? When I go to the functions for an effect pad I can change the controls but I can’t choose which patch goes to that particular pad
@JohnPaulMusicUK does this have auxiliary sockets, so you can send some channels to a loop pedal (for example)?
Has an aux in but I’m currently looking into a way to do this with a loop pedal. Possibly via one of the headphone outs… maybe.. I’ll keep you posted.
Been looking for something like this for a long while. It was either for Podcasts or for musicians without the features we really need. Been using a Bose T1 small console for 5 years but need something more up to date.
Questions:
1. How would you setup this unit for guys like me that have a one man band show (Guitar, Vocal and backup tracks)
2. Looking to visualize how I can upgrade to my current setup.
3. Any other options you might recommend?
Looking forward to your reply and perhaps your email to ask you a few other questions already have… thanks for this killer video… ✌️
Guitar on 1, Vocal on 2, 3 &4 Stero for the backup tracks from whatever device you play that.
Think it’s probably awesome for streaming but I’m not sure about a gigging use case, very interested to see if you shed any gear in making this work live JP, waiting with interest
Used it last night for a Charity gig. Fed my looper and another mic into it and recorded the whole thing to SD card whilst plugging my phone in and live streaming at the same time.
Here you go - C.A.L.M Charity Gig - Liberty Bell Coffee House
czcams.com/users/live5XqnCF1HFxA?feature=share
And its all good. Mixer arrives today..
Woohoo 🙌
Downloaded the guides from the support page. Will really help. 👍🏻
does it support submixing like the ability to customize the different input sources to 4 different headphone outputs differently?
Could I use the 4 mic inputs as stereo unbalanced via trs for stereo instruments?
There's always the XR18, MR18, X32, M32, Qu24, Si24 and countless others if you want to do the same with a whole band.
Hope Boss make a ‘family’ of these. 👍🏻
I looked through the manual and as far as I can tell the sample player can't be triggered by MIDI, is that correct? That would be a glaring oversight if true. If it can then it would be a must buy for me. it would help me combine 2 pieces of gear and I'm always looking for a way to cut down the # of things for my live rig.
Hi Paul, a little question. Is the Gigcaster 8 the newer version of the populair Boss BR-800, who I have? Nice video by the way. great job
Can you do loopback mixing as in…
Does the device present multiple USB outputs to the computer that can be assigned to multiple fader channels for mixing, before sending back into the computer?
I’m curious… does it work as an interface for iPad / Loopy?
Thank you so much for this thorough review! I can see from the comments below that you've successfully connected the USB-C to your iPhone. Awesome! That's one big question answered. The second is this: Have you used the "mix minus" feature with your iPhone? Presumably this will work the same as a laptop...? Thanks!
Yeah just remember to use the camera connection kit for iPhone’s.
Not used it yet - gonna be testing it so I’ll keep you informed. Yes it’s meant to work in the same way. 👍🏻
Can you load a previous mutitrack recording on say channels 3,4,5 , then add additional guitar, vocals channel 1,2 while mutitrack plays.? With any sync options?
Sync
This looks great, shows the way things are moving. However as a gigging musician myself it seems to to be guilty of what I historical term as 'Japanese watch syndrome' ie it does about a thousand different things when you really want a mixer to be simple, especially if you are holding a guitar and singing! . I have used a Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Mixer for years and incorporates 12 ins DAW connection, card connections and separate recording and 5 programmable Monitor / Headph outs etc etc. If I see something better I'll get it and although this looks amazing I think I'll stay where I am for the moment. Fair play though great review and looks an awesome bit of kit!
If with you on the Zoom L-12 being the best solution to date...love that unit. 😀
Huh... interesting weird piece of gear! I imagine for the right person this would be a game changer. Weird there are so few analog inputs though. I use a Behringer XR18 live which this could not replace, but it seems neat
Totally depends on what inputs you need but I hear you with the 4 combi and 1 aux. But a great piece of kit.
This is awesome dude im getting this i have the boss br 800 but wow this giga caster is exactly what i need.. can i hook it up to reg studio monitors instead of headphones? Can i jam along to backing tracks also thAnk you for yer time yer great
Yes you can use studio monitors. 👍🏻
Wow.. quite the upgrade from the BR800! Nice 👍🏻
Excellent video !! Can you do a video of how to connect it to Logic Pro so you can mix / record the separate channels live or from the sd card after you’ve recorded please ? I brought one of these a week ago and haven’t sussed out how to connect it to logic yet. I record my band at Rehersal and it would be handy to mix it better later on a DAW. I use the front input for v drums. It works well.
Will be doing a few videos on this.. stay tuned.
Look forward too them. Thank you.
@@robupton2378 Thank you so much for the review! I too would like to know how it interfaces with Logic Pro? Thanks again
John Paul, this is a great handy machine mixer. Thanks for this preview.. How much does it cost.
Depends where you are in the world. In the UK the Gigcaster is £560
This was a cool video.
Thank you very much. More to come!
@@JohnPaulMusicUK I have an MPC, 2 stero monitors w/sub and an extra mic. Am I able to record phone vids with while making beats with this?
Thanks.
Have you tried loading up your own WAV files onto the soundpads? Is there a length limitation? I'm hoping there isn't and that the data is being streamed from the internal SD card. I bet it isn't BUT if it was, you could play back backing tracks from the pads.....how good would that be for a totally integrated unit?
Mate I have heaps of question about this device have you tried plugging into laptop and go live streaming on you tube right away and I need another mobile phone for live via fb and another phone slot for music accompaniment I had been eying this device but not sure if has those ports that I need thank you
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So yeah it’s USB-C for live streaming out so need to camera connection kit for Apple phones so you can live stream. The other connection is Bluetooth and the other one after that is AUX
Great video, thanks mate! Could you please let me know if the gigcaster can overdub on each track? Also wondering if it provides for punching in and out? And another I just thought of, is there any ability to sample onto the pads via the onboard mic, and/or through the inputs and what is the size limit per sample? Lastly, is it able to run off a usb battery brick, to be fully portable? Thanks again mate, great video.
So regarding the recording, it’s recording to Micro SD card and recording the live audio coming in, so no to overdub and punching as it’s solving the issue of having a separate recorder. It does and can however record each track separately if you wish. I’ll d find out the max size limit for you with the pads and finally, I ran it off a battery brick in the beginning with USB-C, so yes. 👍🏻
@@JohnPaulMusicUK thank you so much for the speedy response mate, appreciate it greatly! That's a shame about the overdub and punching being absent, particularly the former. So that means the ability to layer up multiple guitar parts, using the excellent sounds on the guitar channel isn't possible? You only get to lay down one part per track? Excellent about the battery brick capability though, and I'll look forward to hearing about the pads, when you get a chance. Thanks again for the informative and very helpful content mate, I follow you on the RC600 too, great stuff!
How is this 20 inputs without ADAT? I see 4 analog inputs, a phone input, Bluetooth and the pads seem to take up an input or 2? Is there actually a way to record 20 analog inputs? Thanks! Great review!
Does it have a drum stand mount on the bottom?
You've done an amazing job with this review. I'm getting into pre production for a community radio station where I will need to send them a 50 minute WAV or high quality MP3 file for broadcast. I've had my eye on the Road caster 11 and Mackie DLZ but I really like this because I'm a musician who could use this for gigs. How does this compare to the Road Caster in terms of strictly using it for my radio pre production work and recording multiple guests with multiple headphones and easily recording interviews using my phone etc etc? Keep up the great work.
For what you want it for it’s great. You can pull in a phone call, you can have sound pads, multiple people etc and record it all in multitrack mode so it’s all separated for mixing later or all as a stereo feed ready to send out in glorious 32-bit. Only issue really is the headphone mix is the same on all 4 outputs. Can’t change it’ll the feed but I hope they update this. Maybe they can’t. Dunno.
@@JohnPaulMusicUK thanks for the reply. That's a silly limitation regarding the headphone outs as are the small sized headphone jacks.
My brain has exploded but I am very impressed.
So much this thing can do!! More videos to come..
Can this be plugged directly into an iPhone or iPad using a USB-C lightning adapter? I am currently using a separate mixer and audio interface for my streaming app on my iPhone… I’m wondering if this device would do it all
I’m sure it would. I was able to do it with USB-C to USB-A and then had the camera connection kit and used it on my 15 with c-c so I don’t see why that wouldn’t work with the adapter. 👍🏻
Hi thanks for the info. I have a question regarding use with a boss RC5 looper. Is it possible to hook up the looper and have the guitar effects not impact the loopers drum machine?
For this scenario, I would use this in the following way:
Guitar > Gigcaster > RC-5 > speaker/PA
Plug your instruments into the Gigcaster first and the output of that into the RC-5.
Then any effects you use both mic and guitar would be captured (or bypassed to the PA) through the looper.
Obviously if you want to record the looper to the SD card, then you could send it back to an input.. but the you would run into problems with it.
I’m working on a video at the moment that solves this issue.
Hope this helps.
This is the first I’ve seen of the Boss mixer. I’m currently using the Tascam Mixcast which is amazing for the price in regards to CZcams/podcast recordings. However it’s not good for guitar. I was going to get the Rodecaster Pro 2 but this Boss mixer has me intrigued. Have you compared the two mixers!
Haven’t compared the 2 but the sounds from the GT range are sweet!
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Impressive kit and great video. Can the Gigcaster act as a looper?
Unfortunately not.
How could you do a trio band live gig . 3 vocals, bass, electric/acoustic guitar and stereo drum kit? Thanks!
Can u use it as a recording studio like performanse tracks and add vocals to do a cd