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Packing a huge toolbox of features in a compact and portable form factor, the Gigcaster 8 from BOSS is an all-in-one, eight-channel USB interface command center designed specifically for musicians, educators, and content creators who livestream and produce engaging audio or video content. With an intuitive interface that gives you quick access to faders, knobs, eight assignable pads, and a vivid, 4.3" color touchscreen, it has never been easier to mix engaging, live content, all in pristine-quality, 48 kHz / 32-bit floating point audio that captures every detail and helps avoid clipping.
The Gigcaster 8 is not simply a 20x14 USB audio interface, it is also a fully featured sound shaping utility that features flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000; vocal FX, harmony, and transformer functions from the VE series vocal processors; a dedicated preset library for optimized sound processing of guitar, bass, singing, and speaking as well as ducking, talkback function, and convenient app control from the Gigcaster 8 app. Four phantom-powered combo XLR-1/4" jacks with low-noise preamps provide up to +70 dB of clean gain, and you also get a Hi-Z input for DI guitar or bass, four headphone outputs with dedicated EQs, plus a front-panel headphone output with headset support, an onboard stereo microphone, and dedicated stereo channels for remote guests and mobile device streaming via Bluetooth or wired connection. And with all these features, the Gigcaster can run on simple USB bus power or the included AC adapter, letting you mix and manage your content from virtually anywhere.
Versatile preset patches provide 100 ready-to-play sounds, while 200 user locations are available for storing parameter tweaks and custom-built setups. A built-in tuner is always at hand, a vital tool for every session. And with extensive control support via footswitches, expression pedals, and the GA-FC or GA-FC EX, you can operate your rig hands-free as you perform.
Dedicated vocal effects from the popular VE series allow you to sing with effects like compression, pitch correction, delay, and reverb, and you can even dial up harmonies that automatically follow a set key. Effects are also available for speaking, including fun transformer effects that change the sound of your voice, along with console effects to enhance the sounds of connected sources.
Each mixer channel includes various sound-shaping options for pro mixing on the fly. Gigcaster 8 can also communicate with multiple computer audio channels over USB, providing lots of flexibility for different streaming applications and working with remote guests, DAW music tracks, game audio, and more.
Eight sound pads are also available for triggering theme songs, sound effects, sample loops, and backing tracks, configured in eight pad banks for a total of 64 on-demand sounds. Pre-loaded factory samples are included, and you can set up your own custom libraries using the Gigcaster 8 App.
Up to four effects controls can be assigned to each pad, including preset selection, bypass, and more. It's also possible to control pad assignments via external footswitches for hands-free access. MIDI over USB is supported as well, providing advanced control of music, video, and streaming applications that respond to MIDI commands.
Control recording and playback with dedicated panel buttons and use the convenient mark function to flag points and speed up editing in postproduction. Gigcaster 8 is also a 20x14 USB interface, providing a professional front-end for your favorite music production software.