Boss GCS-8

Experience the future of music production with the Boss Gigacaster 8, your all-in-one USB interface solution. Whether you're just starting out creating professional music content or you're an experienced producer looking to capture your performance, the Gigacaster 8 takes your music to the next level.

With premium sound quality achieved through 32-bit floating-point processing and a 48 kHz sampling rate, this eight-channel audio mixer is your trusted companion in creating impressive musical pieces. Countless sound-shaping tools give you the freedom to express yourself creatively and add your unique touch.

The high-impedance input allows you to directly connect a guitar or bass, while four XLR/TRS combo jacks are available for both microphones and electronic instruments. The microphone inputs are equipped with phantom power and high-quality preamps, ensuring low noise and a wide gain range (+70 dB).

With the Boss Gigacaster 8, you gain access to flagship-quality BOSS amplifiers and effects derived from the GT-1000. Additionally, dedicated vocal effects, harmony, and voice transformer functions sourced from the VE vocal processors provide additional possibilities to refine your sound.

With ready-to-use preset libraries, you can take advantage of optimized sound processing for guitar, bass, vocals, and speech. Dedicated stereo channels allow you to involve remote guests or realize audio streaming from mobile devices via Bluetooth® or a wired connection.

For intuitive control, the Boss Gigacaster 8 features a 4.3-inch color touch display. Eight independent faders and mute buttons for the eight audio input channels and master output provide full control over your audio experience. Additionally, eight customizable pads for audio playback and real-time effect control offer added flexibility.

Additional features such as talkback for discreet communication between moderators, ducking that automatically lowers the background music volume while speaking, an integrated stereo microphone, and four headphone outputs with their own EQs complete the package. The front-panel headphone output also supports a headset or inline microphone.

As a 20x14 USB audio interface, the Gigacaster 8 also functions for multitrack recording in music production software and allows recording of live stereo or multitrack audio (32-bit/48 kHz) to an optional microSD card.

Features Boss GCS-8

• All-in-one USB interface solution designed for music-focused content creators
• Premium sound quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and 48 kHz sampling rate
• Eight-channel audio mixer and numerous sound-shaping tools
• High-impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bass
• Four XLR/TRS combo jacks for mics and electronic instruments
• Mic inputs feature phantom power and high-grade preamps with low noise and wide gain range (+70 dB)
• Flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000
• Dedicated vocal effects, harmony, and voice transformer functions derived from VE vocal processors
• Ready-to-go preset libraries provide optimized sound processing for guitar, bass, singing, and speaking
• Dedicated stereo channels for remote guests and mobile device audio streamed via Bluetooth® or a wired connection
• 4.3-inch color touch display for intuitive control
• Independent faders and mute buttons for the eight audio input channels and master output
• Eight customizable pads for audio playback and real-time effects control (two modes with eight selectable banks in each)
• Talkback function for discrete communication between presenters
• Ducking function automatically lowers the background music volume while speaking
• Onboard stereo microphone and four headphone outputs with dedicated EQs
• Front-panel headphones output supports a headset mic or inline mic
• Also works as a 20x14 USB audio interface for multitrack recording in music production software
• Record live stereo or multitrack audio (32-bit/48 kHz) to an optional microSD card
• Runs on USB bus power* or included AC adaptor
• Supports hands-free operation via optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals, and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller
• Dedicated Gigcaster 8 App for parameter editing, backup, and audio file conversion

Technical Data

• Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• AD Conversion: 24 bits
• DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit floating point
• USB Audio: Input: 16 channels | Output: 12 channels
• Bluetooth: A2DP, HFP
• Effect Patches: GUITAR: 200 (User) + 100 (Preset) | SING: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset) | TALK: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)
• Recording: Data Format: BWF (48 kHz, 32-bit float) | Storage: microSD card (sold separately)
• Sound Pad: Data Format: WAV (48 kHz, 16-bit linear) | Storage: internal storage(16GB)
• Display: Color Graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) Touch screen
• Power Supply: AC adaptor (PSD series) | USB BUS Power
• Weight: 1.36 kg
• Dimensions: 217 (W) x 267 (D) x 80 (H) mm

In the Box

• Boss GCS-8
• AC-Adapter
• Instruction manual
• Warranty & Safety Instructions