Featuring a wide array of connectivity options, Boss's acclaimed GT-1000 guitar multi-FX modeller, intuitive hands-on controls, and class-leading premium sound quality, It's an essential tool for a wide range of use cases. Adjusting the input gain for tracks with tiny + and – buttons felt disappointing on a console with so many physical dials and faders. As a 20x14 USB audio interface, the Gigcaster 8 is the perfect front-end for your favourite music production software. The timing of this review provided an interesting opportunity to test the Gigcaster in a field I feel isn’t often discussed in podcasting: live performance. Both models feature a built-in USB audio interface which can be used by a DAW or streaming software, as well as boasting direct integration with popular platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Live and Twitch.

The sound pads switch to effect mode at the touch of a button, giving you 64 command sources for quick sound changes as you play. Gigcaster 8 is also a 20x14 USB interface, providing a professional front-end for your favorite music production software. Great care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the preparation of this article but neither Sound On Sound Limited nor the publishers can be held responsible for its contents. The Gigcaster 8 is equipped with nine faders, each with their own mute and cue mix buttons, and there are also eight pads which can be programmed to trigger sounds and control effects.You must be employed at least 16 hours per week, self-employed, retired in receipt of a pension or receiving disability payments.

Whether you're shredding your stuff on YouTube, educating remotely, or even hosting an insightful podcast, the Gigcaster 5 makes it sound better and performing it a breeze! But the missing option for separate monitoring for the headphone outputs is a bit of a dealbreaker for me.Hotjar sets this cookie to detect a user's first pageview session, which is a True/False flag set by the cookie.

Each mixer channel offers sound-shaping options for professional mixing on the fly, while multi-channel USB communication offers flexibility for various streaming applications and remote guests. And with its 32-bit processor and 48kHz sampling rate providing rich, detailed sound for everything that passes through the Gigcaster, you can be sure of immaculate clarity in your content. Guitar Guitar Limited acts as a credit intermediary and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. As it so happens, I am in the process of developing a live set based around some of my audio drama work, using Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible TED talk as a starting point.

Mix sources with faders and mute buttons, view signal levels on screen, and access a deep selection of sound and routing tools with intuitive touch control. It offers settings like play mode (one-shot or loop), trigger mode (only when holding the pad or playing out), pitch, speed and more for each sound and each pad. This comprehensive audio mixer is a one-stop recording solution, with its array of tools for professional sound in a compact desktop interface, featuring quick-access live control via faders, knobs, eight assignable pads and a vivid colour touchscreen.