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Compact FX Processor and Looper for Vocalists

 

Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 2012 — BOSS is proud to announce the VE-5 Vocal Performer, a compact and mobile personal effects processor and looper for vocalists. Featuring a simple-to-use tabletop design that can be easily attached to a mic stand for performing, the VE-5 is perfect for singers, rappers, beatboxers, webcasters, and anyone that wants to have fun with processing vocal sounds.

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The VE-5 inherits high-quality effects from BOSS’ popular VE-20 Vocal Performer pedal, including reverb, delay, double/harmony, and dynamics processing. Also on board is realtime pitch correction and special effects processing via the TONE/SFX category. A built-in phrase looper lets users capture vocal performances with effects and loop them on the fly for exciting real-time presentations.

 

One-touch operation makes it ideal for singers, even those not familiar with FX pedals, to select sounds and turn effects and harmonies on/off with ease. In addition, users can store three favorite settings and access them quickly with dedicated buttons. The phrase looper is easily controlled from the front panel as well.

 

The VE-5 features an XLR mic input and XLR output for interfacing with standard pro-level equipment. There’s also a convenient built-in mic, which allows beginners and hobbyists to enjoy the VE-5 without having to purchase an external mic.

 

Other connections include a headphone output with volume control for personal monitoring, as well as a stereo AUX input for connecting an external music player for practice and sing-along fun. In addition, up to two optional BOSS footswitches can be connected for handy hands-free control of effects or loop functions.

 

Power is provided with batteries or an optional AC adapter. The VE-5 is available in two stage-ready colors: red (VE-5-RD) and white (VE-5-WH).

 

The VE-5 Vocal Performer will be available in late spring.

 

For more information, visit www.RolandConnect.com.

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First Clip-On Tuner from the Industry Leader

 

Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — BOSS is pleased to announce the TU-10  Clip-On Chromatic Tuner for guitars and basses, the first of its type available from the  industry leader in electronic tuners. A number of unique and useful  features,  along with legendary BOSS accuracy and reliability, make the TU-10 a  true standout among clip-on style tuners.

 

With its ultra-precise tuning accuracy and stylish, compact, and  durable design, the

TU-10  is a must-have addition to any case or gig bag. The impressive true  color LCD dramatically improves visibility even in any lighting  condition, and makes tuning simple, with the current pitch shown  simultaneously via a streaming meter display, flat/sharp arrow  indicators, and a note-name readout.

 

The  TU-10 also has a monochromatic mode, which turns off the backlight and  provides double the battery life. To help users tune even more  quickly, the TU-10 incorporates BOSS’ proprietary Accu-Pitch® function,  which displays a positive visual confirmation when the correct pitch is  attained.

 

With  many clip-on tuners, the joint between the meter and the clip is the  most fragile part of the tuner. On the TU-10, there is no joint:  the meter and clip are one solid piece, for superior strength and  reliability.

 

The  TU-10 also supports flat tuning up to five semitones down, a feature  rarely available in clip-on designs. Flat tuning is particularly  desirable for guitarists and bassists that play heavy rock and metal  styles.

 

The TU-10 will be available in April 2012. For more information, visit www.RolandConnect.com.

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Finalists Compete for Gear and World Championship Seat Special Performance by The Iron Maidens

 

 

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WHAT: BOSS, the leader in guitar effects and recording, is pleased to host the  second BOSS Loop Station National Championship at Musicians Institute in the  heart of Hollywood, California. The contest will be streamed live on

www.GuitarTV.com as well!

Special headline performance by The Iron Maidens.

 

WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 6:00 p.m.

Open to the Public. Free. All Ages.

 

WHO: Six talented musicians from around the country will perform their original  compositions with the support of a wide range of instruments and the legendary  BOSS RC-Series Loop Station pedals. The

RC-2,

RC-3,

RC-20XL,

RC-30,

RC-50,  and

RC-300 Loop Station pedals record, layer, loop, and store audio from their  instruments on-the-fly, allowing musicians a whole new level of improvisation  and creativity.

 

 

The grand prize winner will receive $3,000 in BOSS and Roland  gear, and a chance to compete at the Loop Station World Championship in  Frankfurt, Germany, during the 2012 Musikmesse trade show.

 

 

CELEBRITY GUEST JUDGES:

  1. STEVE LUKATHER Producer, Singer, Songwriter, Toto Guitarist
  2. ROBERT "BUBBY" LEWIS Bassist for Snoop Dogg
  3. MICHAEL LLOYD Record Producer
  4. JUDE GOLD GIT Director, L.A. Editor Guitar Player Magazine
  5. PAUL YOUNGBLOOD Vice President, BOSS U.S.

FINALISTS:

  1. Richie Kihlken (Santa Monica, CA)
  2. Angela Sheik (Wilmington, DE)
  3. Chance Gallagher (Boulder, CO)
  4. Nate Stein (Oakland, CA)
  5. Nicholas Stott (Greensboro, NC)
  6. Daniel Ryan (Clearwater, FL)

Finalist video highlights can be viewed here (click on each contestant's name to see the video via YouTube™). http://www.bossus.com/go/loop_station/

 

 

Highlights from last year’s event can be viewed here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvlE6jxW6MU

 

WHERE:

Musicians Institute — 6752 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Adjacent to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Red Line Station

www.mi.edu

 

OR watch the National Championship LIVE online at

www.GuitarTV.com.

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A Jam-Along Device and Pro Eight-Track Studio That Fits in Your Pocket

 

(Photo)Los Angeles, CA, July 21, 2011

— BOSS is now shipping the MICRO BR BR-80 Digital Recorder, an updated and improved version of its popular MICRO BR multitrack recorder. The first MICRO BR, launched in 2006, was a big hit among musicians, offering pro-quality multitracking in a handheld device only slightly larger than an iPod™. With an eight-track upgrade, the latest BOSS guitar and vocal effects, built-in rhythms, onboard stereo mics, fun jamming and practice features directly inherited from BOSS' eBand® JS-8, and a Live Record mode that instantly turns the BR-80 into a stereo handheld field recorder, the BR-80 is sure to become an indispensable companion for guitarists, songwriters, and musicians everywhere.

 

The newest MICRO BR is small enough to fit in a pocket, but packs a host of features for pro-level music production. To start, it offers two tracks of simultaneous WAV-format recording, eight tracks of playback, and 64 virtual tracks for advanced editing and mixdown. High-quality stereo condenser mics are built in for up to 550 hours of recording time (with optional 32 GB SDHC card) for quickly capturing song ideas and rehearsals. Also included are dedicated inputs for connecting a guitar, a microphone, or any stereo line-level device.

 

With a next-generation processor at its core, the BR-80 delivers incredible effects processing with uncompromised sound quality. Onboard are world-class COSM® guitar and bass effects, dedicated vocal effects derived from the VE-20 Vocal Performer, and a powerful suite of mastering effects. As with all BR-series recorders, effects are easy to dial in, letting users capture pro sounds with little effort. Under the hood, power users can tweak the effects in detail via an extensive set of adjustable parameters.

 

To aid in songwriting, the BR-80 has a full complement of backing rhythm tracks in a large variety of musical styles. The rhythms feature top-quality drum and percussion sounds and are organized into patterns designed for use in different song sections.

 

The newest MICRO BR also offers an extensive set of features for music practice and jamming. eBand mode provides a huge library of backing tracks and rhythm patterns to play along with, and users can import their own WAV or MP3 songs. Variable speed playback, variable pitch, and A-B Repeat features enable players to learn riffs and practice songs in different keys and tempos. In addition, the Center Cancel function allows users to minimize the sound of guitar solos and vocals in pre-recorded tracks.

 

A USB port lets musicians use the BR-80 as an audio interface with effects for computer-based recording, and also to import and export WAV and MP3 audio tracks. Powerful software is bundled with the BR-80, including Cakewalk's SONAR X1 LE, the eBand Song List Editor, BR Wave Converter and Rhythm Editor.

 

The BR-80 is available now with a suggested retail price of $299.

 

For more information, please visit:

http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=1167

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BOSS(R) Corporation is excited to announce the BOSS Loop Station World Championship 2, the second annual search to find the world's top looping artist. Guitarists, bassists, beatboxers, vocalists, violinists, drummers, keyboard players, and looping musicians of all sorts are invited to start by submitting a video performance using any BOSS RC-series looping product. The result could be a trip to the U.S. finals in Hollywood, California, where the top looper will earn $3,000 in BOSS gear and a spot in the international championship at Musikmesse 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany.

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OPEN COMPETITION June 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011

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- Upload a live performance video using any BOSS RC-series Loop Station product to Youtube.com (video must be five minutes or less).

- Visit http://www.BossUS.com/LoopStation and fill out the entry form.

- Entries will be judged and selected by BOSS, who will evaluate the creativity, musicianship, stage presence, and technical skill of the looping performances.  ----------------

 

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U.S. FINALS October 22, 2011

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The top six entries from the Open Competition will be flown in to compete at the BOSS U.S. Loop Station Finals 2 at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. Performances will be judged by a panel of music industry insiders.

 

Prizes include:

- 1st Prize - $3,000 in BOSS gear; trip to the international championship

- 2nd Prize - $2,000 in BOSS gear

- 3rd Prize - $1,000 in BOSS gear

 

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INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MUSIKMESSE FRANKFURT March 2012

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The winner of the U.S. Finals will represent the United States in the BOSS Loop Station World Championship 2 in Frankfurt, Germany, challenging the winners of other Loop Station competitions held around the globe. Performances will be judged by a panel of music industry insiders.

 

Prizes include:

- 1st Prize - $3,000 in BOSS gear

- 2nd Prize - $2,000 in BOSS gear

- 3rd Prize - $1,000 in BOSS gear

 

To enter the U.S. division of the BOSS Loop Station World Championship 2, please visit:  http://www.BossUS.com/LoopStation To watch the promotional video, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMrkdqhueok

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BOSS is now shipping the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Station pedals, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of pedal-based loop recorders. Featuring high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and new cutting-edge features, these battery-powered loopers are worthy successors to BOSS' top-selling RC-20XL and RC-2 Loop Station pedals.

 

Live looping has become an increasingly popular means of creative expression for musicians everywhere, and BOSS' portable, affordable, and simple-to-use Loop Station products have played a pivotal role in the rise of this new type of performing. Now, powered by BOSS' proprietary ESC2 DSP chip, the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Stations offer looping musicians the most powerful and best-sounding tools yet available for recording and manipulating audio loops live and in the studio.

 

The RC-30 is housed in BOSS' popular Twin Pedal chassis, just like the RC-20XL it replaces. New features include true stereo inputs and outputs, plus up to three hours of onboard stereo recording and loop storage, a marked upgrade to its predecessor's mono I/O and 16 minutes of mono recording. Additionally, the RC-30 has a new dual phrase loop feature that lets users create and play two completely independent stereo loop phrases in perfect sync.

 

Included in the RC-30 is the LOOP FX feature that lets users process their loop recordings in real time, plus 99 memories for onboard loop storage and an LED memory indicator. In addition, a USB 2.0 port lets users swap and manage WAV audio loops with a computer. Holdover features from the RC-20XL include a mic input with phantom power, an AUX IN jack for connecting a portable music player, and a key selection of onboard rhythms, which now include real audio drum loops.

 

The RC-3 is the RC-30's kid brother, housed in a rugged BOSS compact pedal chassis. The RC-3 offers all the essential features of the RC-30 in smaller package, including stereo I/O, up to three hours of stereo recording and loop storage, 99 onboard memories, USB 2.0, and built-in rhythms. Users can connect an optional BOSS FS-5U Foot Switch for additional foot control if desired.

 

Both of the new Loop Station pedals are available now. MSRP is $418.40 for the RC-30 and $318.50 for the RC-3.

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Held at the House of Blues(R) in Anaheim, California, BOSS hosted the final showdown
of its first-ever Loop Station World Championship. The event coincided with the 2011 
Winter NAMM Show and attracted an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 1,000. The audience
was treated to a dazzling presentation of both technology and musicianship as the world's
top six loop artists used BOSS Loop Station pedals to perform fun, inventive, and mesmerizing
original compositions.

Throughout the latter half of 2010, BOSS embarked on a worldwide talent search for
the world's best loop artists by holding competitions in 12 different countries.
From thousands of video submissions, these countries chose six performers to compete
at the final events, with the winners of each earning a spot at the World
Championship in Anaheim, California. The 12 finalists competed in a semi-final round
at the NAMM show on January 13th, where six top finalists were chosen to perform the
next evening at the House of Blues.

Contestants at the semi-finals included The Duke of Loops (Peter Davidson) from
Canada; Bebertos (Albert Ilyasov) from Russia; Fii (Michael Krappel) from Austria;
Seu Zeba from Brazil; Dillian Fevry from Belgium; and Simone Vignola from Italy. The
six that moved on to the finals were Shlomo (Simon Khan) from the UK; Naoryu (Naoko
Otsuka) from Japan; Greg Bal from Hungary; Clara Lindsjö from Sweden; Philip
Stendek from the United States; and Hyperpotamus (Jorge Gustavo Ramirez-Escudero
Susaeta) from Spain.

On hand to judge the final championship event was Dave Navarro, guitarist for Jane's
Addiction and The Red Hot Chili Peppers; Steve Stevens, a GRAMMY(R) winner and
longtime guitarist with Billy Idol; April Malmsteen, president of Rising Force
records and wife and manager of Yngwie Malmsteen; Paul Youngblood, director of BOSS
Corporation; and Dub Fx, a world-renowned beatboxer and winner of the 2009 BOSS Loop
Station Championship in the UK.

The six finalists performed original live compositions about five minutes in length
using one or more BOSS RC-series Loop Station products, and could use whatever means
they wished ”voice, mics, musical instruments, etc” to create sound.

Simon "Shlomo" Khan from the United Kingdom was the evening's big winner, executing
an electrifying display of beatbox vocalizations and live loop manipulation using
just a mic, his voice, and a BOSS RC-50. After the contest, BOSS artist and guitar
legend Yngwie Malmsteen performed a spirited set with his band.

For a wrap up of the BOSS Loop Station World Championship, please visit:
http://www.bossus.com/boss_users_group/article.php?ArticleId=1217

 

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Top New Features Include Three Hours of Recording, Stereo I/O

 

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BOSS is proud to announce the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Station pedals, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of pedal-based loop recorders. Featuring high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and new cutting-edge features, these battery-powered loopers are worthy successors to BOSS’ top-selling RC-20XL and RC-2 Loop Station pedals.

 

Live looping has become an increasingly popular means of creative expression for musicians everywhere, and BOSS’ portable, affordable, and simple-to-use Loop Station products have played a pivotal role in the rise of this new type of performing. Now, powered by BOSS’ proprietary ESC2 DSP chip, the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Stations offer looping musicians the most powerful and best-sounding tools yet available for recording and manipulating audio loops live and in the studio.

 

The RC-30 is housed in BOSS' popular Twin Pedal chassis, just like the RC-20XL it replaces. New features include true stereo inputs and outputs, plus up to three hours of onboard stereo recording and loop storage, a marked upgrade to its predecessor's mono I/O and 16 minutes of mono recording. Additionally, the RC-30 has a new dual phrase loop feature that lets users create and play two completely independent stereo loop phrases in perfect sync.

 

Included in the RC-30 is the LOOP FX feature that lets users process their loop recordings in real time, plus 99 memories for onboard loop storage and an LED memory indicator. In addition, a USB 2.0 port lets users swap and manage WAV audio loops with a computer. Holdover features from the RC-20XL include a mic input with phantom power, an AUX IN jack for connecting a portable music player, and a key selection of onboard rhythms, which now include real audio drum loops.

 

The RC-3 is the RC-30's kid brother, housed in a rugged BOSS compact pedal chassis. The RC-3 offers all the essential features of the RC-30 in smaller package, including stereo I/O, up to three hours of stereo recording and loop storage, 99 onboard memories, USB 2.0, and built-in rhythms. Users can connect an optional BOSS FS-5U Foot Switch for additional foot control if desired.

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New Distortion Pedal Recreates the Sound of Classic Stack-Style Tube Amps

 

BOSS U.S. is proud to announce the addition of the ST-2 Power Stack to its industry-leading compact pedal lineup. The ST-2 is a unique type of BOSS distortion pedal, one that gives guitarists both the sound and feel of playing through a large, cranked-up, stack-style tube amplifier. This is accomplished through BOSS' years of meticulous research in amp modeling, and represents a bold step forward in stompbox design.

 

As with all BOSS compact pedals, the ST-2 is very easy to use and built to last. The ST-2's key control is the SOUND knob—with this single knob, players can dial in three distinct stack tones, from fat crunch to punchy drive to ultra-high gain distortion, and every color in between. BASS and TREBLE knobs let the user add sweetening detail, while LEVEL controls the effect's overall volume.

 

The ST-2 has an extremely versatile range of distortion tones and authentic stack-amp feel, and is ideal for guitarists of all playing styles, from classic rock and blues to raging metal. It's perfect for players looking for a wide range of distortion sounds from a single stompbox, and for combo-amp and multi-effects users that want to add some real tube-stack mojo to their rig.

 

The ST-2 will be available in September with an MSRP of $162.00.

 

For more information, please visit www.RolandConnect.com

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Four Top-Flight Pitch Effects in One Stompbox

 

BOSS U.S. is pleased to announce the PS-6 Harmonist, combining four intelligent pitch-shift effects and three-voice harmony in one compact pedal. Equipped with a powerful, custom-designed DSP chip for superior performance, the PS-6 provides superb sound quality, ease of use, and professional pitch effects all under one hood.

 

Housed in the road-tested BOSS compact pedal chassis, the PS-6 offers four different effect modes: Harmony, Pitch Shifter, Detune, and the all-new Super Bend. An astounding amount of effects control over the four modes is possible with the easy-to-use, four-knob interface.

 

Super Bend creates wild three- and four-octave pitch sweeps, and pedal-bending effects. The automatic behavior of Super Bend is easily adjusted with SHIFT, RISE TIME, and FALL TIME controls. For realtime control, users can connect an optional BOSS FV-500L/H or Roland EV-5 expression pedal and use the PS-6 as a foot-controlled pedal-bend effect.

 

With the PS-6, it's fast and simple for players to create rich three-voice harmony by selecting the desired major or minor key, and turning the SHIFT knob to 3-VOICE. In Pitch Shifter mode, players will enjoy extremely high-quality pitch shifts over a wide, +/- two-octave range. Detune mode provides chorus-like effects, which can be used in conjunction with three-voice harmony if desired.

 

The PS-6 will be available in September with an MSRP of $241.50.

 

For more information, please visit www.RolandConnect.com

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Battery-Powered Studio To Go

 

BOSS® continues its top-selling tradition of portable, affordable multi-trackers with the new BR-800 Digital Recorder (www.BossUS.com/Gear/BR-800), a battery-powered studio to go. The sleek new design is made possible by touch-sensor switches and SD-card recording media. Up to four tracks can be recorded or eight tracks played back simultaneously, plus an additional stereo track dedicated to the built-in rhythm generator.

 

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Whether you’re creating intricate, multi-layered songs or point-and-capture field recordings, the BR-800 makes the recording process fast and easy. Beginners will love the new EZ Recording mode that interactively guides you through the recording process. Other helpful features include the convenient RETRY function, which re-cues automatically to fix mistakes, and SONG SKETCH recording for instant, one-touch capture. There’s also a built-in stereo condenser microphone, plus a DR-880-quality rhythm generator for adding drum and percussion tracks to your songs.

 

Enhance your recordings with the powerful BOSS effects onboard the BR-800. Many of the effects are derived from BOSS’ flagship processors, including vocal effects from the VE-20, COSM® guitar/bass effects from the GT-10 series, and modeled acoustic-guitar body effects from the AP-1 preamp, which imparts pro-quality miced-up sound and rich body tone to line-recorded acoustic guitar. You’ll be amazed at how much processing power is built into this little recorder, and how excellent the effects sound.

 

You can power the BR-800 from the included AC adaptor, or for ultimate mobility, it can be powered from six AA batteries. Record anywhere! The BR-800’s USB compatibility enables a variety of functionality with computers. Connected to a PC, the BR-800 will function as an USB audio interface for recordings that utilize the internal effects. The BR-800 can also function as a control surface for DAW software.

 

No matter where you roam, you’ll never miss a moment of musical inspiration with the portable new BR-800. The BR-800 is now shipping with an MSRP of $524.00.

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COSM amplifier modeling, innovative user interface, USB and more.

 

BOSS(R) is proud to announce the availability of the ME-25 Guitar Multiple Effects (http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=me-25) to its popular line of floor-based multi-effects. The compact and durable ME-25 inherits its high-quality sounds from the flagship ME-70, and packs a ton of BOSS tone tools into one amazingly affordable package.

 

Sporting a quick and easy user interface for professionals and newcomers alike, the ME-25 features a full compliment of COSM(R) amplifier models. The onboard Sound Library comes loaded with 60 effects combinations suitable for a wide range of playing styles. The ME-25 runs on six AA batteries or AC power, and its portable size makes it ready to rock anywhere.

 

The ME-25 is stocked full of the best BOSS effects — distortions, overdrives, modulation effects, delay, reverb, harmonist, and many more. The built-in expression pedal controls a number of pedal effects, including wah, octave up/down, and a unique freeze effect. Three heavy-duty footswitches allow the user to select sounds and perform other functions, such as accessing the built-in tuner, tapping in delay times, and enabling the SOLO feature.

 

The ME-25 is the first multiple effect processor at this price point to include BOSS' renowned COSM(R) amp-modeling technology. There's a range of classic amps from clean combos to raging stacks, along with a Super Stack function that gets big amp tone from a small practice amp. A 38-second looper is also included for real-time sound-on-sound recording.

 

The ME-25 also includes USB connectivity, allowing users to stream audio and other data back and forth with their computer. A powerful librarian is available as a free download to manage sounds, and the ME-25 is bundled with Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE for multi-track audio and MIDI recording.

 

 

 

 

 


The ME-25 is now shipping with a retail price of $276.50.

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Battery-Powered Studio To Go BOSS continues its top-selling tradition of portable, affordable multi-trackers with the new BR-800 http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=br-800 — a battery-powered studio to go. The sleek new design is made possible by touch-sensor switches and SD-card recording media. Up to four tracks can be recorded or eight tracks played back simultaneously, plus an additional stereo track dedicated to the built-in rhythm generator. Whether you're creating intricate, multi-layered songs or point-and-capture field recordings, the BR-800 makes the recording process fast and easy. Beginners will love the new EZ Recording mode that interactively guides you through the recording process. Other helpful features include the convenient RETRY function, which re-cues automatically to fix mistakes, and SONG SKETCH recording for instant, one-touch capture. There's also a built-in stereo condenser microphone, plus a DR-880-quality rhythm generator for adding drum and percussion tracks to your songs. Enhance your recordings with the powerful BOSS effects onboard the BR-800. Many of the effects are derived from BOSS' flagship processors, including vocal effects from the VE-20, COSM¿¿ guitar/bass effects from the GT-10 series, and modeled acoustic-guitar body effects from the AP-1 preamp, which imparts pro-quality miked-up sound and rich body tone to line-recorded acoustic guitar. You'll be amazed at how much processing power is built into this little recorder, and how excellent the effects sound. You can power the BR-800 from the included AC adaptor, or for ultimate mobility, it can be powered from six AA batteries. Record anywhere! The BR-800's USB compatibility enables a variety of functionality with computers. Connected to a PC, the BR-800 will function as an USB audio interface for recordings that utilize the internal effects. The BR-800 can also function as a control surface for DAW software. No matter where you roam, you'll never miss a moment of musical inspiration with the portable new BR-800. The BR-800 is expected to be available in May with an MSRP of $525.00.
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BOSS® is proud to announce the TU-3 Chromatic Tuner, (http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=tu-3), an updated version of the pedalboard standard TU-2. The TU-3 is the stompbox tuner for the next generation of guitarists and bassists, retaining all the features of its predecessor while adding many new tricks of its own. BOSS has been the industry leader in instrument tuning technology since 1983, when it introduced the TU-12, the world's first automatic chromatic tuner. This technology was later integrated into the popular BOSS compact pedal format with the TU-2, a stompbox that has gone on to become the bestselling pedal of all time. The TU-3 simply makes the best even better by adding a number of functional enhancements to the original's solid specs. Housed in a rugged BOSS stompbox chassis, the TU-3 is built to last. The new high-brightness meter mode improves visibility under bright sunlight, and a newly-designed 21-segment meter light ensures super accurate and visable tuning. The proprietary BOSS Accu-Pitch function visually verifies when the target pitch is attained. The sound output is muted while the tuner is on, allowing players to tune silently on stage. Tuning modes include Chromatic and Guitar/Bass, which allows players to tune by string number, now with support for seven-string guitars and six-string basses. The TU-3's LED meter and arrow indicators clearly show when the instrument is in tune, with two different display modes to choose from. To address the growing popularity of drop tunings in metal and hard rock music styles, Flat Tuning mode allows players to calibrate the TU-3 for tunings up to six half-steps below standard pitch. The tuner's reference pitch can be adjusted as well, over a range of 436-445Hz. The TU-3 will be shipping in January with a retail price of $160.50.
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BOSS® is proud to announce the addition of the ME-25 Guitar Multiple Effects (http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=me-25)to its popular line of floor-based multi-effects. The compact and durable ME-25 inherits its high-quality sounds from the flagship ME-70, and packs a ton of BOSS tone tools into one amazingly affordable package. Sporting a quick and easy user interface for professionals and newcomers alike, the ME-25 features a full compliment of COSM® amplifier models. The onboard Sound Library comes loaded with 60 effects combinations suitable for a wide range of playing styles. The ME-25 runs on six AA batteries or AC power, and its portable size makes it ready to rock anywhere. The ME-25 is stocked full of the best BOSS effects — distortions, overdrives, modulation effects, Delay, Reverb, Harmonist, and many more. The built-in expression pedal controls a number of pedal effects, including wah, octave up/down, and a unique freeze effect. Three heavy-duty footswitches allow the user to select sounds and perform other functions, such as accessing the built-in tuner, tapping in delay times, and enabling the SOLO feature. The ME-25 is the first multiple effect processor at this price point to include BOSS' renowned COSM amp-modeling technology. There's a range of classic amps from clean combos to raging stacks, along with a Super Stack function that gets big amp tone from a small practice amp. A 38-second looper is also included for real-time sound-on-sound recording. The ME-25 also includes USB connectivity, allowing users to stream audio and other data back and forth with their computer. A powerful librarian is available as a free download to manage sounds, and the ME-25 is bundled with Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE for multi-track audio and MIDI recording. The ME-25 will be shipping in January with a retail price of $276.50. Boss Releases TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
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