Boss has announced the Gigcaster series of audio streaming mixers for musicians who create online audio and video content.
The Gigcaster 8 and Gigcaster 5 models deliver a range of professional sound tools, music playback functions, and mixing features in self-contained desktop hubs. Creators can stream directly to YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch and other popular platforms via USB, or use Gigcaster offline to develop high-quality content for distribution on social media and music streaming services. offline to develop high-quality content for distribution on social media and music streaming services.
Livestreaming, podcasting and audio/video content creation enable musicians to build a brand and promote their music online. The Gigcaster series addresses the complication of connecting multiple pieces of audio gear, providing everything needed in a single interface.
Each Gigcaster model offers an advanced array of features that make audio content creation easier than ever. Multiple input channels allow users to connect XLR mics and instruments, while a wide selection of premium processing from the Boss library provides polished, ready-to-go sound. Bluetooth audio is available for streaming music from a mobile device, while main and headphones outputs provide comprehensive sound monitoring for multiple participants.
Guitarists and bassists can directly connect an instrument and play with amps and effects derived from the Boss GT-1000 Guitar Effects Processor. Dedicated vocal effects from the popular VE series allow users to sing with effects including compression, pitch correction, delay and reverb.
With Gigcaster’s colour touch display, hands-on controls and workflow, it’s straightforward to perform complicated streaming tasks. Users can mix sources with faders and mute buttons, view signal levels on screen, and access a selection of sound and routing tools with intuitive control.
Customisable pads are available to trigger sounds and change up effects with a touch. There’s also extensive support for hands-free control via footswitches, expression pedals, and the GA-FC or GA-FC EX foot controllers.
Each Gigcaster model features an integrated USB audio interface for capturing tracks in music production and livestreaming software. Dedicated apps for Windows and macOS provide access to extended features such as sound pad setup, project backup and audio file conversion.
Gigcaster comes in two configurations to suit different workflow needs. Gigcaster 8 is an eight-channel streaming mixer with a direct guitar/bass input, four XLR/TRS combo inputs, an onboard stereo mic, eight sound/effect pads, a 20x14 USB audio interface, and support for onboard multitrack recording to microSD media. Gigcaster5 is a compact five-channel streaming mixer with a direct guitar/bass input, two XLR inputs, stereo line input, eight virtual sound/effect pads, 16x12 USB audio interface.
The Boss Gigcaster 5 and Gigcaster 8 will be available in the US in May for US$479 and US$699 respectively.
More: www.boss.info
