Purchasing a super-compact mobile multi-track recorder can be a challenge because there are so many different applications for the products in the wild and at home. This is a major reason why understanding the differences in features with these units is critical. I wanted to share this information for anyone interested, and hope it serves useful.
I've owned 2. Had one at 13 years old and bought another at 25 years old. Have some amazing music made with both. Exported and put into computer DAW though, you can hear the quality difference.
I think its worth mentioning that Boss, for the most part, makes guitar products. Its more of a specialty piece. If you look at it from the perspective of a guitarist, then features like the drum machine and amp models, kind of makes sense. It really doesn't need something like phantom power. The end user for the Boss is almost certainly going to plug a guitar into it, where the Tascam is more generic, and meant to work in a greater variety of circumstances.
I'm torn between these units, but I'm leaning toward Boss because I already have 2 Tascams (DP01-FX and 2488 neo). One question I had is can you fade a song out on this when mastering? Or do you have to rely on uploading to a PC to do that? The Boss just looks like more fun, and the fact I already have 2 Tascams, another one would just be more of the same. I'm sure both are great though.
I have the DP03 SD and I love it! I use my line out or Rec/out input from my Boss MKII Katana 2x12 to the Tascam. Got all the effects I need with my katana so I’m set…also want to mention that the built in mics are really good …surprised me really
The Boss BR80 brilliant piece of kit, had it for few years now and still love to use it and have recorded some 50 tracks or ideas with guitars, bass, vocals and drums, guitar effects and play along backing tracks are amazing. My only drawback are the drums, i still have not mastered how to change from intro, fill and verse in a whole song, so i tend to have just one style of drum pattern, but that's just a small issue |'m sure the manual has the answer..
I just ordered a used BR80. I still use for practice an early 00s Zoom PS02 Palmtop Studio. It's bulletproof and has never failed me, hence why I still use it. If I can program drums on that device, I think I can handle the Boss. The sole drawback of the Zoom is that is uses the precursor to the SD card: smartmedia. If it weren't for that dead media, I would still be using it as a sketchpad. But I need updated gear so I opted for the Boss
How is it possible BOSS didn’t add phantom power? That’s just insane to me. And I’m a MASSIVE Boss/Roland fanboy. But no phantom power and no faders or knobs? Not cool. 24 bit is cool. Audio interface capability is cool. Bot my previously mentioned items missing makes the BOSS useless to me.
You may be correct. However, the intent of this presentation was to compare 2 compact models that were direct competors in price, performance, specifications, and were still available for sale today. Boss discontinued the BR-800. Thanks so much for watching and for your feedback. It's appreciated. 👍🏿
Good job as always,! I already have a Zoom R-16, the Boss being much more portable and with more unique features would be the better compliment for me.
Most excellent job! Thank you. Is it possible you can share your favorite larger hardware digital track recorder including computer DAW's. Technically the BR-80 is already a DAW. And to share, a "trim feature" for the BR-80 is found, visible on it's LED screen.
Great video, thank you....I have been using the DP03 for a while now, the built in mics are surprisingly high quality, the drawback being that drop-ins are impossible without the click of the rec button being recorded, so the remote pedal is an essential addition I think.
You may be correct. However, the intent of this presentation was to compare 2 compact models that were direct competors in price, performance, specifications, and were still available for sale today. Boss discontinued the BR-800. Thanks so much for watching and for your feedback. It's appreciated. 👍🏿
Anyone able to advise which would be the best choice for a piano/vocalist solo artist? I like the Tascam but I'm new to this sort of game so not sure whats best. Hoping to plug a digital piano straight into the recorder and then record vocals over the top... maybe more than one vocal line, each recorded seperately..
For its size the BR 80 is a great unit. Yes a bit fiddly until you get used to it but it has some excellent guitar and mix effects. Not as easy to create a final song compared to a DAW but it is doable. It does eat batteries!
Purchasing a super-compact mobile multi-track recorder can be a challenge because there are so many different applications for the products in the wild and at home. This is a major reason why understanding the differences in features with these units is critical. I wanted to share this information for anyone interested, and hope it serves useful.
I own the Boss BR 80 and it is highly capable. the beatles would have killed for this.
Superb comment !
I've owned 2. Had one at 13 years old and bought another at 25 years old. Have some amazing music made with both. Exported and put into computer DAW though, you can hear the quality difference.
I think its worth mentioning that Boss, for the most part, makes guitar products. Its more of a specialty piece. If you look at it from the perspective of a guitarist, then features like the drum machine and amp models, kind of makes sense. It really doesn't need something like phantom power. The end user for the Boss is almost certainly going to plug a guitar into it, where the Tascam is more generic, and meant to work in a greater variety of circumstances.
The BR80 has great inbuilt mic and the FX for the mic are awesome like pitch correctors etc. Great guitar fx.
Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿
I'm torn between these units, but I'm leaning toward Boss because I already have 2 Tascams (DP01-FX and 2488 neo). One question I had is can you fade a song out on this when mastering? Or do you have to rely on uploading to a PC to do that? The Boss just looks like more fun, and the fact I already have 2 Tascams, another one would just be more of the same. I'm sure both are great though.
Hi I love your videos, can you please tell me if you can connect a mixer with the boss thanks 👍
Yes, you can connect a mixer to the Boss unit. Thanks for watching.
I have the DP03 SD and I love it! I use my line out or Rec/out input from my Boss MKII Katana 2x12 to the Tascam. Got all the effects I need with my katana so I’m set…also want to mention that the built in mics are really good …surprised me really
Tascams seem to have great built in mics on all there gear as I have a dp008 ex and the mics are amazing
The Boss BR80 brilliant piece of kit, had it for few years now and still love to use it and have recorded some 50 tracks or ideas with guitars, bass, vocals and drums, guitar effects and play along backing tracks are amazing. My only drawback are the drums, i still have not mastered how to change from intro, fill and verse in a whole song, so i tend to have just one style of drum pattern, but that's just a small issue |'m sure the manual has the answer..
I just ordered a used BR80. I still use for practice an early 00s Zoom PS02 Palmtop Studio. It's bulletproof and has never failed me, hence why I still use it. If I can program drums on that device, I think I can handle the Boss. The sole drawback of the Zoom is that is uses the precursor to the SD card: smartmedia. If it weren't for that dead media, I would still be using it as a sketchpad. But I need updated gear so I opted for the Boss
How is it possible BOSS didn’t add phantom power? That’s just insane to me. And I’m a MASSIVE Boss/Roland fanboy. But no phantom power and no faders or knobs? Not cool. 24 bit is cool. Audio interface capability is cool. Bot my previously mentioned items missing makes the BOSS useless to me.
Why say vr boss br br 80 it's clear hands down boss wins no guitar fx on the tascam lol
I love the way you review products Thank you.
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Hands down boss wins tascam only has reverb 😆
The BOSS BR-800 would have been a better compare even if it cost more !
You may be correct. However, the intent of this presentation was to compare 2 compact models that were direct competors in price, performance, specifications, and were still available for sale today. Boss discontinued the BR-800. Thanks so much for watching and for your feedback. It's appreciated. 👍🏿
Good job as always,! I already have a Zoom R-16, the Boss being much more portable and with more unique features would be the better compliment for me.
Thanks for watching. It's appreciated. 👍🏿
I've been wanting an 03SD for a minute now . These videos are great man . I appreciate you taking the time to make them
Thanks so much for watching. 👍🏿
I notice the big mixer in the background. Do you submix into the recorders or go in direct?
Most of the time I submix.
Most excellent job! Thank you. Is it possible you can share your favorite larger hardware digital track recorder including computer DAW's.
Technically the BR-80 is already a DAW.
And to share, a "trim feature" for the BR-80 is found, visible on it's LED screen.
Thanks for the review. Much appreciated
Thanks so much for watching.
Can you do a video about track editing that shows wav files on the 24 and 32 track units
That would be a very short video. However, I will make it note to add to another one in the future. Thanks for watching. 👍🏿
Thanks so much
Great video, thank you....I have been using the DP03 for a while now, the built in mics are surprisingly high quality, the drawback being that drop-ins are impossible without the click of the rec button being recorded, so the remote pedal is an essential addition I think.
Thanks for watching and sharing. 👍🏿
Hey there, sorry for coming out of the blue.
Where your tracks on your page recorded by those mics by any chance? Congrats on your bouncing tunes ! :)
I just want to give another thanks, i am extremely greatful for this info!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perhaps a closer or additional comparison would be the Zoom R8 and or the boss BR 800.
You may be correct. However, the intent of this presentation was to compare 2 compact models that were direct competors in price, performance, specifications, and were still available for sale today. Boss discontinued the BR-800. Thanks so much for watching and for your feedback. It's appreciated. 👍🏿
@@PowercoatMusic In the UK the Zoom R8 and Tascam DP-03 are closer in price with the Boss micro BR around £60 cheaper. The DP-08 is in the middle.
@@MartinCraneRockbeast Thanks for the update. There are definitely more comparisons to yet be done. 👍🏿
Amazing stuff, do you think BR-80 still good to buy? Or any other new device same like it? Or you still recommend it?
BR-80 is a good practice tool. R8 is a good practical solution as you can make a complete demo without additional instruments.
Anyone able to advise which would be the best choice for a piano/vocalist solo artist?
I like the Tascam but I'm new to this sort of game so not sure whats best.
Hoping to plug a digital piano straight into the recorder and then record vocals over the top... maybe more than one vocal line, each recorded seperately..
For its size the BR 80 is a great unit. Yes a bit fiddly until you get used to it but it has some excellent guitar and mix effects. Not as easy to create a final song compared to a DAW but it is doable.
It does eat batteries!
Thanks for watching and sharing.