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A studio that goes where the music is.
The BR-600 provides 8 simultaneous playback tracks and each of the 8 tracks also contains 8 virtual tracks so you can record multiple takes and choose your favorite at mixdown.
COSM effects and pitch correction Powerful BOSS effects are built into the BR-600. These are high quality algorithms you can use to pump up the impact of dull tracks fix mistakes and master your final mixes. Includes COSM guitar and bass amp models chorus delay reverb EQ for every channel and pitch correction.
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 preset patterns 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
The ultra-portable BR-600 is ready to record wherever and whenever you are. It can operate on 6 AA batteries (or AC). Quality stereo microphones are built in for point-and-capture recording on the spot. Record band rehearsals gigs or use the BRT-600 to capture ambient sounds. The BR-600 will get the job done beautifully.
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.
Boss BR-600 Digital Recorder Features:
- Portable and ultra slim!
- 8 simultaneous playback tracks
- 64 virtual tracks
- CompactFlash memory card slot for recording media (128MB card included)
- Powerful guitar and effects processor including vocal FX and pitch corrector
- Built-in drum machine with velocity-sensitive pads
- Built-in stereo microphone and battery power to record anywhere
- USB port for data transfer/computer connectivity
- Carrying case and XLR-to-1/4" mic cable included
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A great unit - but understand the limitations
The sound quality on this unit is fabulous, but you need to know about the limitations of the package so you're not disappointed with the unit straight out of the box.
First, budget for a 1GB fast Compact Media card - the 128MB one that ships with the unit isn't going to be large enough. I got a Sandisk Ultra II 1GB card - which works fine - the BR600 is recommended for use with compact flash cards up to 1GB. If you get a 1GB card, get a faster one (higher transfer speeds will expedite the saves - which happen automatically after each recorded track).
Second, budget for an AC wall-wart power supply (not included). The Roland/Boss PSA series is ideal. You can't safely use another manufacturer's wall wart because Roland didn't mark the polarity of the connection on the back of the BR600 unit.
Thirdly, if you want to record stereo line in (say from a stereo keyboard or mixer) you'll need two 1/4 inch mono phono plugs (from your keyboard or mixer line outputs) to a single 1/8 inch stereo plug (for the line input on the BR-600).
Fourthly, if you want to use two external mics you can, but the BR-600 has no phantom power. Also, the two mic inputs are TRS 1/4 inch - but the unit only ships with one XLR to 1/4 inch TRS adaptor for your microphone. If you want to connect a second external mic (for stereo), then you need to buy a second TRS to XLR adaptor.
Fifthly - there is no SP/DIF input or output on this unit. There is no midi input or output on this unit or other provision for syncing.
Sixthly, the unit is supplied with 6 AA alkaline cells, but you may want to buy some spares - the ones that shipped with mine were flat.
Seven - you should go to rolandus.com and download the latest BR to wav format conversion utility.
You can go to the Japanese Roland site to download the manual in pdf form ahead of your purchase (the US site makes you register your email first - but doesn't like non-US addresses and phone numbers and didn't deliver the email to show me where to authenticate and validate my registration).
You can get a $25 rebate from Roland via their website promotion - but only in the USA and this is current as at October 2006.
Eight - you may need a USB cable to dump the files to your computer so you can burn to CD or convert to mp3. One isn't included with the BR600.
Nine - you'll need a small star head screwdriver to remove the cover on the memory card slot.
Ten - you can only record two tracks at once - not eight. If you need to record 8 at once you should consider a different product
Eleven - the documentation is expansive, but still is a little difficult to traverse and glib in places. No reference to recording stereo keyboards for example, or to the correct voltage for the power supply (9V).
As long as you understand the unit ships with the bare minimum of accessories, and you get whatever else you'll need by way of connectors and memory and power supply, then you will undoubtedly enjoy the compactness and pristine sound quality of the unit.
Just be aware that the out-of-box experience is something that Roland didn't totally consider - because the price is so low.
The COSM modelling, inbuilt mics and inbuilt drum machine on the BR600 are all amazing.
At this price and with these features, the BR-600 is unbeatable. But be aware that there are some limitations - understandable at the price.
Reviewed by Steve Smith on 10/23/2006 who plays All styles.
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Terrific for Solo Work
This is one amazing little device. I found as soon as I got it that it had all of the features that I needed to be my own band, and whats more, all those features were easy to use. The almost limitless number of effects were all genuine, whether they be for a guitar, turning my electric into a bass, or turning my electric into an acoustic. I was also pleased with the built in mikes and the overall quality of this recorder. The loop effects were terrific, as well as the drum machine, which had many different kits I could use to create thousands of possibilities.
In review, the possibilities are endless when recording with this product.
Reviewed by guitarguy1800 on 8/14/2006 who plays Rock/Christian.
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better than expected loops
price was fair, unit is nice and compact, AC adapter not included but the AA batteries are. Still navigating through the manual, but once I get the hang of it, I'm sure I'll be fine. Almost three hundred drum loops built in that actually sound good, basically you're buying a multitrack digital recorder and getting a drum machine as a bonus. Had a Fostex, this one is way better.
Reviewed by on 5/30/2007
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Traded Fostex for this little gem!!
I originally had purchased the Fostex MR-8HD, which was 50 dollars more and far lesser in quality. The actual recording wasn't very good to begin with, the effects were god awful, and the mastering screwed up my hours of hard work on my tracks. Having owned a Boss BR-532 (an obsolete version using a Smart Media card), I knew I had to go back to Boss for the newer version, the BR-600.
It is indeed quite amazing for 350 bucks. Truly great.
No, it didn't come with an AC adapter.
No, it doesn't have a MIDI out.
No, it doesn't even have an XLR input (it comes with a converter for your mic!)
No, you can't record more than two tracks at once.
No, it's not made for high end studio work. If that's what you're looking for, you'll need something else.
BUT! It's got just about everything else including but not excluding a built in drum machine with halfway decent samples, amp and mic simulators. I can even play the bass lines on my guitar with their modulator amps. It's crazy fantastic.
You can't go wrong here, people.
BR-600 is a very lightweight, compact unit, great for travel. Comes with its own soft carrying case. The Fostex weighed about 8 pounds and did half as much, although its main selling point was the hard drive, I presume.
Interface is a little tight at first, but work with it, and it's perfect. Everything you want for the price. Everything you'll need before you expand. Great product.
Reviewed by SingeeeengLoreeeee on 3/6/2007 who plays Acoustipop.
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Portable studio extrodinair!!!
I already own a BR 1600 CD and have done an exstensive amount of recording for myself and several bands from Austin Tx. to Central Illinois. I was shopping for a more poratble unit with the same high quality level as the BR 1600. The BR 600 not only has the same recording capabilities but has been simplified in function and file storage to make it easier to share tracks via internet with other musicians, and mix down instantly. Has the same great COSM effects for guitar, bass and vocals. Precisely the reason I look at Roland products first.
Reviewed by Starcom21 on 10/2/2006 who plays Pop/Rock.
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