So being asked to review a Boss product as a podcaster, streamer, and general audio gremlin felt like something of a homecoming. The fact that it doubles as an effects box and has an in-built tuner makes it particularly good for guitarists and singers. With Gigcaster’s color touch display, hands-on controls, and smooth workflow, it’s simple to perform complicated streaming tasks using nothing but the hardware. Customizable pads allow you to trigger sounds and change up effects with a touch, and there’s also extensive support for hands-free control via footswitches and expression pedals. Learn about Gigcaster’s powerful podcast creation features, including vocal effects and presets, assigning sound effects, Bluetooth audio connectivity, recording options, and more.

There are so many things I didn’t get to talk about in this review: I didn’t test the mixers in a streaming environment.Using it with the editor today I’m pleased to see that it responds over MIDI but I cannot figure out if it will sync to MIDI Clock.

The device also allows users to connect a footswitch or expression pedal for further hands-free control over a range of functions. Capture livestreams, archive jams, or create full song productions with the Gigcaster 8’s 32-bit/48 kHz audio quality. 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. In the world of indie audio drama, the idea of a live show can be a daunting and complicated affair. Build your brand with content streamed directly to YouTube, Twitch, and other popular platforms, or record offline and perfect it for later upload.The biggest difference between the two mixers is that the Gigcaster 8 has the ability to record to an SD card directly from the mixer, making it ideal for recording on the go. And if you prefer a headphone mic over a dedicated unit, headphone 1 output supports those or inline mics.

Both units also feature separate output levels for each headphone output, as well as mute and isolate buttons for each track. 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.Delivering all the tools you need for professional sound in a single desktop interface, along with quick-access live control via faders, knobs, eight assignable pads, and a vivid color touchscreen.