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Boss BR-1200CD £799
A do-it-all machine aimed at the solo recordist
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:06 pm BST
Manufacturer's description
From guitar pick to compact disc, the BR-1200CD can turn your ideas into pro-quality songs with power and ease. Packed with great COSM® effects and amp models derived from BOSS’s GT-6/6B multi-effects processors, plus a great-sounding bass and drum rhythm programmer for instant backing tracks, the BR-1200CD is the friendliest and most comprehensive 12-tracker on the market.
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User comments (3)
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I purchased one of these for my little home studio and it is exactly what I needed. I tried using a computer with a DAW and various interfaces and plug-ins but since I am from the analog era, I just could not wrap my head around that type of recording system. The Boss BR1200CD has a user friendly (ie; knobs, buttons, sliders etc.) that is somewhat old school in use but it records to digital data and has a plethora of useful tools for making great recordings. It is almost like using a super deluxe tape recorder with more tracks to use for overdubbing different parts.
It is not meant to record a band as you can only record 2 tracks a time but it can and is perfect for getting ideas down and then developing them into finished songs. The effects are top notch and with 192 virtual tracks, there is plenty of room for experimenting and choosing what you want to use for the final mix.
The vocal tool box is very handy as I am not a particularly gifted as a singer and you can also create harmonies from the basic vocals. The mastering programs are good as well but you have to listen very closely to the different set-ups and get accustomed to their particular traits. There is a learning curve to go through with this machine and I have still not tapped into all it can do yet, but for now I am completely satisfied with the performance of the unit. -- Colin
p.s. Make sure you have good mics, monitors and head phones in order to really get into using this recorder. -
GOT THE BOSS BR 1600.I HAVE A YAMAHA DGX 500 HOW DO I JUST USE IT AS ALL THE BACKINGS ETC.I DON''TN EED THE BOSS DRUMS,BASS ETC.JUST WANT TO PLAY WANT I HAVE ON MY KEYBOARD BUILT IN.IT HAS ALL THE RTHYM ETC.
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Specification
BR-1200CD
- Price:
- £799
- Additional Features:
- 100 Recallable Scenes per Song. 3-Band - High (500Hz to 18kHz)/Low (40Hz to 1500Hz)/Mid (200Hz to 4kHz with adjustable Q) all and 12dB Cut and Boost. Effects: 270 Preset Insert Effects Patches. Rhythm: 600 Preset Drum Patterns.
- Built-in Tuner:
- false
- Depth (mm) (mm):
- 297
- Drum Machine:
- true
- Height (mm) (mm):
- 95
- Number of Tracks:
- 12
- Weight (kg) (kg):
- 4.1
- Width (mm) (mm):
- 478
ComfortablyNumb56
Tue 13 Oct 2009, 8:15 am BST
User rating 5 of 5