Roland BR-80 Micro BR Digital Recorder

The Roland Boss BR-80 Micro BR Digital Recorder is small enough to fit in the pocket, it is the ultimate new portable recording and jam-along tool for guitarists and other musicians. It's equipped with three modes to create, record and perform music: an eight-track MTR (Multi-Track Recorder) mode; an eBand mode for onstage backing tracks and phrase training; and a Live Rec mode for instantly capturing high-quality stereo recordings. Easy to combine the three modes seamlessly. Record phrase ideas using Live Rec mode, for example and then import the recordings into MTR mode to use as foundations for song production. Once the tracks are added, import the finished songs into eBand mode for backing-track accompaniment at the gig. It is truly a must-have for all musicians

The Complete Studio To Go
Don't be fooled by its size - this little studio is loaded! The MTR (Multi-Track Recorder) mode offers 64 V-Tracks with eight simultaneous playback tracks. In addition, a dedicated stereo rhythm track is provided, as well as an onboard library of great grooves to choose from. The intuitive user-interface continues the simple-to-use tradition of BOSS' acclaimed BR series, with a graphical design that follows the layout of a conventional recording console. With EQ, reverb and mastering tools plus, world-class COSM amps and effects for guitar, bass and vocals it is ready to deliver complete, pro-quality recordings with ease.

Virtual Jam Band
The eBand mode offers musicians a fun way to play along with their favorite songs. With the bundled eBand Song List Editor software, it's easy to import CD, MP3 and WAV audio files from a computer via USB. The Center Cancel function can be used to minimize the volume of pre-recorded vocals and solos for play- and sing-along enjoyment. eBand mode is also an excellent partner for musical training, as it lets to record the performance adjust playback speed and/or pitch as desired.

Built-In Stereo Mic
In combination with the onboard high-grade stereo condenser microphones, the Live Rec mode lets to capture pristine stereo recordings instantly. Record vocals, guitar parts and song ideas the moment inspiration strikes. The recorded audio files can be easily imported into the MTR mode to use as a basis for multi-track song production.

High-Quality Multi FX
It is packed with professional multi-effects powered by a newly developed custom DSP chip. Over 40 types of COSM amp models give instant access to a wide range of powerful guitar and bass sounds. The preset patches allow first-timers and pros alike to enjoy high-quality sounds immediately, while power users can tweak parameters in micro detail for the ultimate tonal control. The dedicated vocal effects, comparable with BOSS's popular VE-20, include doubling, harmony effects, pitch correction and more.

PC Companion
It is ultra-flexible and can be used as a stand-alone digital recorder or as audio interface for a USB-equipped computer. Cakewalk's SONAR x1 LE DAW software (for Windows) is bundled with it, giving users a full-fledged PC-based music production environment with latency-free recording and a powerful range of COSM amps and effects. Furthermore, the bundled Wave Converter software lets easily exchange data between the MICRO BR BR-80 and SONAR x1 LE or any other DAW.