BOSS Br8

[pjd1]

Hi chaps anyone using a Boss BR8 and storing there stuff onto a computer , what i,m after is how to upload from the boss unit vis the optical output at the back off the unit ,, i am using a micro to store the recordings at the moment ..

PJD1

[64Guitars]

Why don't you just use the BR-8 Wave Converter to export your BR-8 tracks as wave files?

[pjd1]

Hi 64 G  thanks for you reply , forgive me but how can i connect my Boss br8 with my computer ??  the wave convertor i hope is downloadable but i still need to connect to the computer ..

PJD1

[64Guitars]

Sorry. I neglected to mention that you need a Zip drive connected to your computer. You then take the Zip disk from your BR-8, insert it into the Zip drive, and the BR-8 Wave Converter reads the data from the disk and converts it to wav format.

If you don't have a Zip drive, you can find them on eBay, etc.

Here's a used one for £10 in Wavertree, Liverpool:

http://liverpool.gumtree.com/liverpool/26/52416126.html

[pjd1]

Ok 64 Guitars that makes a bit more sense , i have been trying to figure out how to use the optical output with the zip drive in the Boss unit , but a slave one straight into the computer would do the job nicely !!! I will have a look on ebay as you have stated and once again thank you for your,e time .

PJD1

[64Guitars]

The Wavertree offer seems pretty good. Not sure if you missed that in my previous message while I was updating it.

The BR-8's optical out would require a suitable recording device with an optical in, such as a DAT recorder or MiniDisc recorder. I think the Zip drive/wave converter is a better solution.

[pjd1]

Just like to reply to you 64 that i picked up that zip drive today with 6 disks for 15 quid , it all works fine, i will be looking at the wave convertor this week and seeing if i can utilize the program and maybe use audacity or a similar DAW to enhance my recordings ,

Cheers and thanks again   PJD1

[64Guitars]

A great bargain! The disks alone are worth much more than you paid:

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=62663&CatId=774

[pjd1]

Yes i agree even if i had some concerns with the drive , the disks would still be worth the money and the time to get them .