For Immediate Release

Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com

BR-1600CD DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO

-Track Recorder Perfect for Recording Live Performances and More

Anaheim, January 15, 2004—BOSS is proud to announce the BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio. Capable of recording up to eight XLR or 1/4-inch inputs simultaneously and playing back 16 tracks of pristine digital audio, this affordable CD-burning studio is ideal for recording a band, multi-mic’d drums or multiple performers. And with new Drum, Bass and Loop Phrase tracks, users can create full backing arrangements. The BR-1600CD comes loaded with amazing COSM® modeling effects and a Vocal Tool Box, plus a 40GB hard drive, CD-RW drive, USB and more.

The BR-1600CD’s eight XLR inputs with phantom power are ideal for miking a drum set or multiple vocalists. Up to eight tracks can be recorded simultaneously using the easy “Multi-Track” recording mode. Each input includes a compressor, 3-band EQ and low cut filter for shaping the sound. Users can also tap into powerful onboard effects ideal for guitar, vocals and more. These include overdrive/distortion and guitar amp modeling similar to the popular BOSS GT-6, plus acoustic guitar and bass effects, mic modeling, a Vocal Tool Box with auto pitch correction and a Harmony Sequence function for creating realistic harmonies.

More than just a digital recorder, the BR-1600CD is a full production machine, offering three independent backing tracks. The programmable Drum and Bass tracks come with high-quality PCM sounds for creating complete arrangements, while the Loop Phrase track lets users choose from onboard phrases or load their own drum and bass loops via USB. The USB port also makes for a great way to transfer tracks between the BR-1600CD and a computer, while Roland’s V-LINK technology allows music and video to be integrated when used with an optional Edirol video machine.

BOSS products are manufactured and distributed by Roland Corporation. Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 for media use only), www.RolandUS.com, www.BossUS.com. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.