Boss BR-80 - Using the BR-80 as an Audio Interface; Recording Audio from the BR-80 on Your Computer

Connecting the BR-80 to a Computer
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Using the BR-80 as an
Audio Interface
If you’re using the BR-80 as an audio
interface, set the BR-80’s USB mode to
AUDIO (p. 104).
You must install the USB driver before
connecting the BR-80 to your computer
(p. 104).
NOTE
• Recording, duplication, distribution,
sale, lease, performance, or broadcast
of copyrighted material (musical
works, visual works, broadcasts, live
performances, etc.) belonging to a third
party in part or in whole without the
permission of the copyright owner is
forbidden by law.
• Do not use this product for purposes
that could infringe on a copyright
held by a third party. We assume no
responsibility whatsoever with regard
to any infringements of third-party
copyrights arising through your use of
this product.
Recording Audio from the
BR-80 on Your Computer
Using USB, the sound you input to the BR-
80 or the sound from tracks being played
back can be recorded by your personal
computer software.
1. Use a USB cable to connect the BR-80
to your computer.
2. In your computer’s audio recording
software, you need to change the
audio input source so that the BR-80
is selected.
For information on how to change the
input source, refer to the user’s guide that
came with your software.
Using the BR-80 to Hear
Songs Played Back by Your
Computer
Here’s how audio played back by your
computer can be heard via USB through an
output device connected to the BR-80.
1. Use a USB cable to connect the BR-80
to your computer.
2. In your computer’s audio playback
software, switch the audio output
destination to the BR-80.
For details on how to switch the output
destination, refer to the owner’s manual for
the software you’re using.
Using the BR-80 to Record
Songs Played Back by Your
Computer
Here’s how audio data played back by your
computer can be sent to the BR-80 via USB
and recorded on the BR-80’s tracks.
1. Use a USB cable to connect the BR-80
to your computer.
2. In your computer’s audio playback
software, switch the audio output
destination to the BR-80.
For details on how to switch the output
destination, refer to the owner’s manual for
the software you’re using.
Adjust the volume within the software
you’re using.
3. Record as described in “Recording”
(p. 58).
* To record only the sound arriving at the
USB connector, turn the [REC LEVEL] dial
all the way down.
Quick Start Preparations LIVE REC Mode MTR Mode eBand Mode
Convenient Functions
Appendix