BOSS eBand JS-8 offers solace, practice to lonely guitarists [Video]
While this might look like a streaming media player, it's actually BOSS' latest accessory for the lonely guitarist. The BOSS eBand JS-8 packs an SDHC card slot and USB port for playback of full music files, backing tracks or rhythm loops, as well as squeezing in BOSS guitar effects and built-in stereo speakers.Video demo after the cut
Up to 32GB SDHC cards are supported, and the JS-8 will not only play back audio but it can record audio too. Playback direct from a USB stick is supported, and BOSS include an app to make ripping CDs to the eBand straightforward too. An onboard metronome and tuner take care of the boring basics.
The eBand JS-8 is available now, with an MRSP of $399. One thing we'd caution, however: use of the Boss eBand JS-8 can obviously lead to the pained looking facial expression in the first few seconds of the video below. Play safe, strummers.
Press Release:
BOSS Unveils eBand Audio Player for GuitaristsThe Ultimate Jam-Along Companion for Guitarists
LOS ANGELES –(Business Wire)– Dec 02, 2009 Just in time for the holiday season, BOSS is pleased to ship the eBand Audio Player with Guitar Effects (http://www.BossUS.com/gear/JS-8) the portable audio player designed for guitarists who play and practice at home.
eBand is the audio player that combines playback of full songs, backing tracks, or rhythm loops with high quality BOSS guitar effects and a built-in stereo speaker system. This all-in-one solution is ideal for guitarists who want to learn songs, solos and riffs, practice new songs outside of band practice, play along with any of their own collection of music, or create new songs while jamming with audio tracks.
Loading music onto eBand couldn't be easier, with direct playback from any standard USB memory stick or SDHC memory card up to 32GB. eBand also has the ability to import songs from any audio CD using the included utility software.
Unlike traditional audio players, eBand lets guitarists interact with their music by changing the pitch and tempo independently, or using the advanced Center Cancel function to remove guitar or vocal parts. eBand comes with 300 backing tracks and rhythm loops which also include pre-programmed guitar effects.
eBand is loaded with powerful COSM® preamp technology, authentic BOSS-quality guitar effects derived from the BOSS GT-10, and over 100 preset guitar sounds from every musical genre. To help navigate the possibilities, eBand includes the EZ TONE function, providing an intuitive, easy-to-use approach to sound creation based on graphic icons. In addition, tuner and metronome functions are built in, keeping guitarists on time and in key.
Not only can players jam along with eBand, they can record their musical ideas as well using the included USB audio interface. Pressing the Record button during a jam-along session will create and save a new audio file with the entire performance.
BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup, which includes compact-effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, and more. For more information, visit http://www.BossUS.com.