I too upgraded from a cassette four-track (Fostex) and the difference here is phenomenal! Truly, everything I can imagine musically the Boss lets me realise. The design is so intuitive and designed so much with the musician in mind I swear there have been times when I have gone to do something, and the Boss has got there before me with a setting or mode. My only very slight quibble is that as carefully as this machine has been designed, and though this unit's size and portability is a definite plus-point, having four faders for eight tracks is never quite as user-friendly as it could be, especially during bouncing/mixdown. The price also must get a mention -- I bought mine new for £400.00 ($670.00) which is staggering value for technology with this level of versatility and function. Great thing, definitely.

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The Boss BR864 is much simpler to use than I imagined, and produces an excellent sound. With the freebies Andy's throws in, it's a steal!

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I use to have a cassette 4-track and stepped up to the Boss BR864. What a difference it makes! I would highly recommend this unit to anyone needing an affordable digital recorder. It's really neat.

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The Boss BR864 solved many problems for me. It's a great piece of gear, and I would recommend it to anyone.

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