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Boss Gigcaster 5 Streaming Mixer

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Boss Gigcaster 5

All-in-One Audio Hub for Streaming Musicians
Gigcaster 5 is a powerful all-in-one audio command centre purpose-built for musicians who livestream and create audio and video content. It provides a host of advanced features in a space-saving desktop interface, including premium audio connectivity and live operation via hands-on controls and a vivid colour touchscreen.
Plug in a guitar or bass and play with flagship-level GT amps and effects. Connect mics and shape voices with studio-grade processing from the VE series. And bring in another instrument using the stereo line input. You can mix up to five sources as you stream, including background music and sound from a remote guest or student. Adding in customisable features, external control support, and more, Gigcaster 5 is an essential partner for music performers, remote educators, podcasters, and anyone creating music-focused media.

Standard Features

  • All-in-one USB interface solution designed for online musicians, music educators, podcasters, and music-focused content creators
  • Advanced audio and control features in a space-saving footprint
  • Premium sound quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and 48 kHz sampling rate
  • Five-channel audio mixer and numerous sound-shaping tools
  • High-impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bass
  • Two XLR jacks for mics and stereo line input for electronic instruments
  • Mic inputs feature phantom power and high-grade preamps with low noise and wide gain range (+70 dB)
  • Flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000
  • Dedicated vocal effects, harmony, and voice transformer functions derived from VE vocal processors
  • Ready-to-go preset libraries provide optimised sound processing for guitar, bass, singing, and speaking
  • Dedicated stereo channels for remote guests and mobile device audio streamed via Bluetooth
  • 4.3-inch colour touch display for intuitive control
  • Independent faders and mute buttons for the five audio input channels and master output
  • Onscreen effect pads for customisable live effects control
  • Talkback function for discrete communication between presenters
  • Ducking function automatically lowers the background music volume while speaking
  • Two headphone outputs with dedicated EQs
  • Headphones 1 output supports a headset mic or inline mic
  • Also works as a 16×12 USB audio interface for multitrack recording in music production software
  • Runs on USB bus power* or included AC adaptor
  • Supports hands-free operation via optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals, and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller
  • Dedicated Gigcaster 5 App for sound pad playback, parameter editing, backup, and audio file conversion

Killer Guitar and Bass Sounds, No External Gear Needed
With Gigcaster 5, you can stream and jam with impressive guitar and bass tones without the need for external processing. Just plug into the front-panel jack and start rocking with premium amps and effects ported from the top-line GT-1000. Versatile preset patches provide 100 ready-to-play sounds, while 200 user locations are available for storing parameter tweaks and custom-built setups. A built-in tuner is always at hand, a vital tool for every session. 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.

Perform with Mics and Other Instruments
Gigcaster 5 also features inputs for additional gear and playing along with other musicians. Tap into broadcast-quality XLR mic sounds with two low-noise preamps, wide dynamic range, and phantom power support. And use the stereo line input for an instrument such as a keyboard or drum machine. Dedicated vocal effects from the popular VE series allow you to sing with effects like compression, pitch correction, delay, and reverb, and you can even dial up harmonies that automatically follow a set key. Effects are also available for speaking—including fun transformer effects that change the sound of your voice—along with console effects to enhance the sounds of connected sources.

Pro Multichannel Audio Mixing
Gigcaster 5 puts a deep array of mixing and audio routing features at your fingertips. Along with the three analog input channels, there are dedicated stereo channels for Bluetooth and USB audio, and each mixer channel includes a variety of sound-shaping options for pro mixing on the fly. Gigcaster 5 can also communicate with multiple computer audio channels over USB, providing lots of flexibility for different streaming applications and working with remote guests, DAW music tracks, game audio, and more.

Compact Streaming Power
The compact Gigcaster 5 delivers a host of real-time creative tools while taking up minimal desktop space. You can play music from a mobile device via Bluetooth, and there’s a ducking function to automatically reduce the volume as you speak over it. When connected with the Gigcaster 5 App, it’s possible to trigger theme songs, sound effects, sample loops, and backing tracks with touches on the display as you stream. Eight pads and eight pad banks provide a total of 64 on-demand sounds, which you can easily configure and organise into libraries within the app.

Grab-and-Go Control
With the colour touch display and intuitive panel controls, you can operate Gigcaster 5 using nothing but the hardware. Mix sources with the faders and mute buttons, view signal levels on screen, quickly access and edit effects, and apply noise suppression, de-essing, and other tools for a polished sound. You can go even further with the Gigcaster 5 App, tweaking various parameters on your computer’s screen as you work.

Customise Your Workflow
Gigcaster 5 offers many configurable features to suit any streaming style. Eight onscreen effect pads—configured in eight banks—give you 64 command sources for quick sound changes from the touch display. Up to four effects controls can be assigned to each pad, including preset selection, bypass, and more. It’s also possible to control pad assignments via external footswitches for hands-free access. MIDI over USB is supported as well, providing advanced control of music, video, and streaming applications that respond to MIDI commands.

Pro Recording Partner
Gigcaster 5 works as a high-quality 16×12 USB audio interface for recording streams and full song productions in a DAW. Capture a live stereo mix in your streaming software for archiving and distribution. Or use Gigcaster 5 and its latency-free effects as a multi-channel front end for recording tracks and building songs in your favourite music production software.

 

Sampling Rate
48 kHz

AD Conversion
24 bits

DA Conversion
32 bits

Processing
32-bit floating point

USB Audio
Input: 16 ch
Output: 12 ch

Bluetooth
A2DP, HFP

Effect Patches
GUITAR: 200 (User) + 100 (Preset)
SING: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)
TALK: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)

Number of Effects
GUITAR: 1 CH (DISTORTION, PREAMP, EQ, NS, PEDAL FX, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)
SING: 2 CH (COMP, NHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, PITCH CORRECT, HARMONY, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)
TALK: 3 CH (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, FX1, FX2)
CONSOLE: 5 CH (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, NS, FX)
OUTPUT: COMP, REVERB

Nominal Input Level(Adjustable)
GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu
MIC INPUT 1, 2: -40 dBu
INST INPUT (L/R): -10 dBu

Input Impedance
GUITAR INPUT: 1M ohms
MIC INPUT 1, 2: 5.6 k ohms
INST INPUT (L/R): 100 k ohms

Nominal Output Level
MAIN OUT L, R: -10 dBu

Output Impedance
MAIN OUT L, R: 1 k ohms
PHONES 1, 2: 47 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance
MAIN OUT L, R: 10 k ohms or greater

Display
Colour Graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) Touch screen

Controls
CH 1–5 EDIT buttons, OUTPUT EDIT button,
CH 1–5 MUTE buttons, OUTPUT MUTE button,
CH 1–5 MONITOR buttons,
EFFECTS button, SOUND button,
CH 1–5 faders, OUTPUT fader,
Headphones 1, 2 knobs

Connectors
Guitar jack: 1/4-inch phone type
Mic 1, 2 jacks: XLR type, balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max
INST (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone typ
MAIN OUT (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
Headphones 1 jack: Stereo miniature phone type (CTIA)
Headphones 2 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port: USB type-C(R)
DC IN jack

Power Supply
AC adaptor (PSD series)
USB BUS Power

Current Draw
1.6 A (with phantom power)
1.5 A (without phantom power)

Accessories
AC adaptor: PSD series
Owner’s Manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Options (sold separately)
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual Footswitch: FS-6
Expression Pedal: FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
Foot Controller: GA-FC, GA-FC EX

Size and Weight

Width
177 mm
7 inches

Depth
216 mm
8-9/16 inches

Height
78 mm
3-1/8 inches

Weight
0.96kg
2 lbs 2 oz

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

This product is covered by a 5 year manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

Quite often, something perceived as a fault is as simple as a faulty cable or power issue so we always suggest checking over Frequently Asked Questions on the manufacturer website first. It can be a helpful approach to getting to the bottom of a problem and save you a lot of time in getting your gear back up and running!

Boss products ship via courier from either our Melbourne store or Roland’s warehouse in Sydney; fully insured for your peace of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts with no one present to sign, your order will be taken to the courier depot and a card will be left for you to organise redelivery.

Product Description
Boss Gigcaster 5 All-in-One Audio Hub for Streaming Musicians Gigcaster 5 is a powerful all-in-one audio command centre purpose-built for musicians who livestream and create audio and video content. It provides a host of advanced features in a space-saving desktop interface, including premium audio connectivity and live operation via hands-on controls and a vivid colour touchscreen. Plug in a guitar or bass and play with flagship-level GT amps and effects. Connect mics and shape voices with studio-grade processing from the VE series. And bring in another instrument using the stereo line input. You can mix up to five sources as you stream, including background music and sound from a remote guest or student. Adding in customisable features, external control support, and more, Gigcaster 5 is an essential partner for music performers, remote educators, podcasters, and anyone creating music-focused media. Standard Features
  • All-in-one USB interface solution designed for online musicians, music educators, podcasters, and music-focused content creators
  • Advanced audio and control features in a space-saving footprint
  • Premium sound quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and 48 kHz sampling rate
  • Five-channel audio mixer and numerous sound-shaping tools
  • High-impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bass
  • Two XLR jacks for mics and stereo line input for electronic instruments
  • Mic inputs feature phantom power and high-grade preamps with low noise and wide gain range (+70 dB)
  • Flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000
  • Dedicated vocal effects, harmony, and voice transformer functions derived from VE vocal processors
  • Ready-to-go preset libraries provide optimised sound processing for guitar, bass, singing, and speaking
  • Dedicated stereo channels for remote guests and mobile device audio streamed via Bluetooth
  • 4.3-inch colour touch display for intuitive control
  • Independent faders and mute buttons for the five audio input channels and master output
  • Onscreen effect pads for customisable live effects control
  • Talkback function for discrete communication between presenters
  • Ducking function automatically lowers the background music volume while speaking
  • Two headphone outputs with dedicated EQs
  • Headphones 1 output supports a headset mic or inline mic
  • Also works as a 16x12 USB audio interface for multitrack recording in music production software
  • Runs on USB bus power* or included AC adaptor
  • Supports hands-free operation via optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals, and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller
  • Dedicated Gigcaster 5 App for sound pad playback, parameter editing, backup, and audio file conversion
Killer Guitar and Bass Sounds, No External Gear Needed With Gigcaster 5, you can stream and jam with impressive guitar and bass tones without the need for external processing. Just plug into the front-panel jack and start rocking with premium amps and effects ported from the top-line GT-1000. Versatile preset patches provide 100 ready-to-play sounds, while 200 user locations are available for storing parameter tweaks and custom-built setups. A built-in tuner is always at hand, a vital tool for every session. 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. Perform with Mics and Other Instruments Gigcaster 5 also features inputs for additional gear and playing along with other musicians. Tap into broadcast-quality XLR mic sounds with two low-noise preamps, wide dynamic range, and phantom power support. And use the stereo line input for an instrument such as a keyboard or drum machine. Dedicated vocal effects from the popular VE series allow you to sing with effects like compression, pitch correction, delay, and reverb, and you can even dial up harmonies that automatically follow a set key. Effects are also available for speaking—including fun transformer effects that change the sound of your voice—along with console effects to enhance the sounds of connected sources. Pro Multichannel Audio Mixing Gigcaster 5 puts a deep array of mixing and audio routing features at your fingertips. Along with the three analog input channels, there are dedicated stereo channels for Bluetooth and USB audio, and each mixer channel includes a variety of sound-shaping options for pro mixing on the fly. Gigcaster 5 can also communicate with multiple computer audio channels over USB, providing lots of flexibility for different streaming applications and working with remote guests, DAW music tracks, game audio, and more. Compact Streaming Power The compact Gigcaster 5 delivers a host of real-time creative tools while taking up minimal desktop space. You can play music from a mobile device via Bluetooth, and there’s a ducking function to automatically reduce the volume as you speak over it. When connected with the Gigcaster 5 App, it’s possible to trigger theme songs, sound effects, sample loops, and backing tracks with touches on the display as you stream. Eight pads and eight pad banks provide a total of 64 on-demand sounds, which you can easily configure and organise into libraries within the app. Grab-and-Go Control With the colour touch display and intuitive panel controls, you can operate Gigcaster 5 using nothing but the hardware. Mix sources with the faders and mute buttons, view signal levels on screen, quickly access and edit effects, and apply noise suppression, de-essing, and other tools for a polished sound. You can go even further with the Gigcaster 5 App, tweaking various parameters on your computer’s screen as you work. Customise Your Workflow Gigcaster 5 offers many configurable features to suit any streaming style. Eight onscreen effect pads—configured in eight banks—give you 64 command sources for quick sound changes from the touch display. Up to four effects controls can be assigned to each pad, including preset selection, bypass, and more. It’s also possible to control pad assignments via external footswitches for hands-free access. MIDI over USB is supported as well, providing advanced control of music, video, and streaming applications that respond to MIDI commands. Pro Recording Partner Gigcaster 5 works as a high-quality 16x12 USB audio interface for recording streams and full song productions in a DAW. Capture a live stereo mix in your streaming software for archiving and distribution. Or use Gigcaster 5 and its latency-free effects as a multi-channel front end for recording tracks and building songs in your favourite music production software.  
Specifications

Sampling Rate
48 kHz

AD Conversion
24 bits

DA Conversion
32 bits

Processing
32-bit floating point

USB Audio
Input: 16 ch
Output: 12 ch

Bluetooth
A2DP, HFP

Effect Patches
GUITAR: 200 (User) + 100 (Preset)
SING: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)
TALK: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)

Number of Effects
GUITAR: 1 CH (DISTORTION, PREAMP, EQ, NS, PEDAL FX, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)
SING: 2 CH (COMP, NHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, PITCH CORRECT, HARMONY, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)
TALK: 3 CH (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, FX1, FX2)
CONSOLE: 5 CH (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, NS, FX)
OUTPUT: COMP, REVERB

Nominal Input Level(Adjustable)
GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu
MIC INPUT 1, 2: -40 dBu
INST INPUT (L/R): -10 dBu

Input Impedance
GUITAR INPUT: 1M ohms
MIC INPUT 1, 2: 5.6 k ohms
INST INPUT (L/R): 100 k ohms

Nominal Output Level
MAIN OUT L, R: -10 dBu

Output Impedance
MAIN OUT L, R: 1 k ohms
PHONES 1, 2: 47 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance
MAIN OUT L, R: 10 k ohms or greater

Display
Colour Graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) Touch screen

Controls
CH 1–5 EDIT buttons, OUTPUT EDIT button,
CH 1–5 MUTE buttons, OUTPUT MUTE button,
CH 1–5 MONITOR buttons,
EFFECTS button, SOUND button,
CH 1–5 faders, OUTPUT fader,
Headphones 1, 2 knobs

Connectors
Guitar jack: 1/4-inch phone type
Mic 1, 2 jacks: XLR type, balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max
INST (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone typ
MAIN OUT (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
Headphones 1 jack: Stereo miniature phone type (CTIA)
Headphones 2 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port: USB type-C(R)
DC IN jack

Power Supply
AC adaptor (PSD series)
USB BUS Power

Current Draw
1.6 A (with phantom power)
1.5 A (without phantom power)

Accessories
AC adaptor: PSD series
Owner’s Manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Options (sold separately)
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual Footswitch: FS-6
Expression Pedal: FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
Foot Controller: GA-FC, GA-FC EX

Size and Weight

Width
177 mm
7 inches

Depth
216 mm
8-9/16 inches

Height
78 mm
3-1/8 inches

Weight
0.96kg
2 lbs 2 oz

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

Warranty

This product is covered by a 5 year manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

Quite often, something perceived as a fault is as simple as a faulty cable or power issue so we always suggest checking over Frequently Asked Questions on the manufacturer website first. It can be a helpful approach to getting to the bottom of a problem and save you a lot of time in getting your gear back up and running!

Shipping

Boss products ship via courier from either our Melbourne store or Roland’s warehouse in Sydney; fully insured for your peace of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts with no one present to sign, your order will be taken to the courier depot and a card will be left for you to organise redelivery.

BOSS Gigcaster | Audio Streaming Mixers for Musician and Content Creators