16-Track Digital Multitrack Recorder Inc CDRW

Exciting New Features Onboard!

BOSS’s BR-1600CD 16-track recorder, the most popular and full-featured portable 16-track on the market, expands with a Version 2 upgrade. Already powerful with its eight XLR inputs for simultaneous recording, pro-grade effects, and backing tracks, the BR-1600CD with Version 2 upgrade (free for all previous BR-1600 units) improves and adds to the existing effects, including COSM® bass amp models from the GT-6B, enhanced vocal tools, MIDI sync capability, and more. Also new to Version 2 — the Boss BR-1600CD can read BR-1200CD/1180CD song data, no conversion process necessary.

Boss BR-1600CD Version 2 software includes the following updates:

• COSM Models added (derived from BOSS’s GT-6B)
• Enhanced Vocal Tool Box for better vocals and backings
• MIDI Slave capable for control from external MIDI devices
• BR-1180CD/1200CD data compatible
• * Version 1 BR-1600CD can be upgraded to Version 2 via download.

New Bass Effects

Two types of bass-amp models were provided in the original BR-1600CD. Now, in Version 2, six COSM® models have been added, bringing the total to eight. Also new to Version 2 are COSM-powered overdrive/distortion effects derived from the GT-6B, plus 2x2 Chorus, Humanizer, Vibrato, Slow Gear, and Ring Modulator effects. In Version 2, the order/routing of FX blocks can be freely modified.
Enhanced Vocal Tool Box

Fix pitch, add harmony tracks — these essential tools have been part of the BR-1600CD’s feature set since its release. With Version 2, the Vocal Tool Box gets even better with enhanced realtime vocal-pitch correction that allows you to designate specific editing regions (by contrast, Version 1’s pitch correction was a real time process in units of semitones). The Harmony Sequence feature has been improved as well, allowing you to have more control over the editing parameters.

MIDI Sync

New to the BR-1600CD is its ability to synchronize playback or recording with another BR-1600CD, recorder, or MIDI sequencer via incoming MIDI Time Code (MTC). If you have a friend who owns a BR-1600CD, for example, the two units can be combined to create a 32-track recording studio with 16 simultaneous input channels!

• 16-track (256 V-Track) digital studio with 40GB hard drive and CD-R/RW drive
• Record all 8 XLR inputs simultaneously—ideal for tracking live performances
• Powerful onboard effects including COSM modelling for guitar, bass and vocals
• New Vocal Tool Box with auto pitch correction and Harmony Sequence function
• 16 individual Track E.Q’s, plus 8 dedicated compressors
• Mastering Tool Kit with multi-band compression for loud and punchy CDs
• Create backing tracks quickly via independent Drum/Bass and Loop Phrase tracks
• USB port for easy data exchange, plus V-LINK video control*
• *V-LINK requires Edirol video equipment (sold separately). Easy Multitrack Recording
• The BR-1600CD includes eight sweet-sounding XLR microphone inputs with phantom power. Use them to mic up a drum set or to record your entire band in a single pass. Recording eight tracks at once is easy, thanks to a new "Multi-Track" recording mode—just pick your inputs and start recording while taking advantage of powerful channel effects like a compressor, 3-band EQ and bass cut filter.

Plug into the BR-1600CD and you’ve got an arsenal of world-class BOSS effects ranging from reverb, delay and modulation to the latest modelling effects for guitar, bass and vocals. These include powerful overdrive/distortion and amp modelling identical to the BOSS GT-6, acoustic and bass effects, plus mic modelling and a new Vocal Tool Box. This special algorithm includes auto pitch correction to keep you in tune, plus a Harmony Sequence function for creating realistic harmonies—no background singers needed!

The BR-1600CD now includes separate Drum, Bass and Loop Phrase tracks for creating complete backing arrangements. The Drum and Bass tracks come with high-quality PCM sounds. The Loop Phrase track can be loaded with user samples, or you can choose from a collection of loop phrases pre-loaded onto the hard disk. Using these tracks, you can build professional-quality arrangements for your guitar and vocals.

Complete Connectivity with USB and V-LINK

The BR-1600CD’s USB port makes it easy to load .WAV/AIFF files into a track, or export your audio for further editing in software or data backup. Want to integrate video with your music? Using V-LINK and an optional Edirol video editor, you can control and manipulate images using the BR-1600CD’s buttons and knobs. It’s easy and you’ll love the results. With the BR-1600CD, the sky’s the limit!