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Boss eBand JS-8

Item ID: JS8

Guitar Trainer, Audio Player, and SD Recorder with Guitar Effects, USB Audio Interface, 300 Loop Phrases, Pitch/Tempo Controls, and Built-in Speakers

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The Ultimate Practice and Jam Companion For Guitarists!

Guitarists, listen up... you need the eBand JS-8. This cool gadget is your tool to better practicing, won't-disturb-the-neighbors jamming, and easy guitar recording! Play along with your favorite MP3 files until you've mastered every note. The eBand JS-8 even features 100+ built-in effects, so you can plug in your guitar and mimic any tone. Jam along with 300 built-in loops, then record ideas to an SD card or to your computer. Whatever you do, you'll have huge, radio-worthy guitar tones pumping out of the eBand JS-8's speakers!

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Boss eBand JS-8 Guitar MP3 Trainer, SD Recorder, and USB Interface at a Glance:
  • Helps you practice better — play with with MP3s until you master them
  • 100+ built-in effects for cloning your favorite guitarist's tone
  • Jam along with 300 audio-loop phrases, with backing tracks and rhythms
  • Record brilliant ideas to an SD card or to your PC
  • All-in-one practice partner: tuner, metronome, and custom-tuned speakers

Helps you practice better — play with with MP3s until you master them
With eBand JS-8, it's easy to jam with your favorite bands! Just load your favorite MP3 or WAV tunes to a USB memory stick or import them straight to eBand with the included Mac/PC software. Once you've got them in your eBand JS-8, you've got total control. Use the 100+ built-in effects to nail the tone you want. Then, use the tempo and pitch controls to adjust playback. Need to slow down a particularly tricky solo? No problem. Want to test your chops and speed up a passage to a ridiculous level of shred? You can do it. The pitch control is also a cool way to practice your knowledge of transposing chords, or try putting a song in a range that's easier for you to sing. All in all, the eBand JS-8 turns your favorite tracks into creative tools to make you a better player.

100+ built-in effects for cloning your favorite guitarist's tone
Hear a tone you love? Use the eBand JS-8's huge collection of 100+ built-in effects to nail that sound! You've got extremely powerful effects to choose from — they're totally easy to tweak, because the eBand JS-8 has a massive, brightly lit display. The "EZ Tone" function makes it easy for anyone to dial in awesome tone!

Jam along with 300 audio-loop phrases, with backing tracks and rhythms
It's like having a built-in band! The eBand JS-8 features 300 audio-loop phrases, so you can play along with other musicians. Maybe you want to practice soloing over a cool groove — or maybe you want to come up with something melodic over the top of a riff. Now you can — right away. Some of the backing tracks even come with companion guitar effects, so you can instantly match your tone to the vibe of the loop. How cool is that?

Record brilliant ideas to an SD card or to your PC
After all of this jamming, new song ideas will pour out of you. Luckily, with the eBand JS-8, you're automatically ready to record each and every one of them! Just pop an SD card into the built-in slot, and you're instantly capturing your ideas. Also cool, you can plug the eBand JS-8 into your PC computer via USB and use it as an audio interface for your guitar!

All-in-one practice partner: tuner, metronome, and custom-tuned speakers
The eBand JS-8 truly has everything you need to practice — and it's so portable too! On top of all the cool extras we've already mentioned, you've got two staples under the hood: a tuner and a metronome. And for instant practice, all you need is your eBand JS-8 and a guitar, since there are powerful, custom-tuned speakers built right in. Of course, if you want or need to practice privately, you can just plug in your favorite pair of headphones. Done.

Boss eBand JS-8 Guitar MP3 Trainer, SD Recorder, and USB Interface Features:
  • Audio player with guitar effects and practice tools
  • Imports and plays audio files (WAV and MP3)
  • Pitch and tempo control of imported songs
  • Guitar/Mic input with dedicated input control; headphone output
  • Custom-tuned speakers for powerful playback
  • COSM Preamp and 100+ effects derived from BOSS GT-10
  • EZ Tone function for intuitive, graphics-based sound creation
  • 300 audio-loop phrases onboard for backing tracks and rhythms
  • Tuner and metronome built in
  • Records and saves your guitar performances
  • USB audio interface for direct link to and from PCs
  • Play songs from USB memory stick
  • Import songs from audio CD to eBand with included utility software (PC/Mac)

The Boss eBand JS-8 is an essential — and way cool — practice tool for every guitarist!

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Specification Detail
Analog Inputs Guitar/ Mic (TRS), Aux (3.5mm TRS)
Analog Outputs Phones (3.5mm TRS), Line (RCA), Exp/ Ctl (TRS)
Built-in Effects COSM Amps and Effects from GT-10
MIDI I/O No
RAM SD cards to 32G, USB flash drive
Simultaneous Rec. 2 channel to SD card or USB
USB Yes - 2 channel audio & Data transfer.
Manufacturer Part Number JS-8

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Reviews

based on 13 reviews

Amazing!

by Chito Landeros from
March 30, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
It's so amazing. I seriously have not
Stopped playing it since I've got it.
Amazing amazing amazing!!

Boss eBand JS-8

by John K from Antioch,IL
October 22, 2011
Music Background: Retired Pro
Very good for in home practice,great sounds. Very impressed with my purchase.

Clearing the air...

by Decapitated Playthings from Royal Palm Beach, FL
April 26, 2011
Music Background: Active Solo Artist, Guitar & Music Theory Teacher.
Okay, why don't we just get down to it. I've read every possible review on this, and watched all available Youtube vidoe's regarding this unit. With that being said, I now own it and I will clear up a... read more [+]ny questions you might have. I've seen multiple comments & complaints about the enormous owner's manual. The manual is EXTREMELY user friendly and is only that big because it is written in 7 languages. No big deal at all, don't sweat it. Number two, I have also read complaints about the speakers. The speakers are very nice and clear, but make no mistake, this is not an AMP! This is a bedroom/desktop practice and recording tool only. I mention recording because it has the same effects as the Boss GT-10 and has convenient outs to go straight into a recording device or mixer. The chain of effects and levels can be changed in seconds! This little machine is the next wave of practice devices for guitar player's of ALL ages. The Eband is very impressive for being so small, and the sound blows the Line 6 Spider Jam totally away! I have that as well so I can speak intelligently and compare without being biased. I can't imagine someone not enjoying this product. Take time to look over the manual, watch some Youtube video's, and have a blast! close [-]

Great for midi single acts or small groups

by Mike Fox from Anderson, IN
May 7, 2010
Music Background: Live entertainer
Just got this great little baby. I use it for a midi based single, duo, or trio. I transfered my midi sequences from my lap top (which I was using on gigs) to the JS-8.
Sounds great. EZ son... read more [+]g selection, quick load time.
I call it my R.R.C.R. which stands for Rock and Roll Clock Radio. close [-]

Great Learning Tool!

by Danny L. Benoit from Vinton,LA
March 22, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
This is a great piece of equipment for training and learning new songs. The tracks available in different keys allows you to practice for any type of music. I also purchased the Hal Leonard eBand book... read more [+]s with thumb drives that accompany this JS-8, it greatly enhanced the learning effectiveness. This is a very good device for increasing your guitar skills. close [-]
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