Gigcaster 5: How to Setup Multitracking for Audio Software

The Gigcaster 5 allows for individually recording each input channel onto its own track in a DAW or audio software. This article will guide through the setup.

Note: For information regarding sending DAW track audio to the Gigcaster 5 channels, you may access the article below:
Gigcaster 5: How to Send DAW Tracks to the Gigcaster 5 Channels

Be sure that the Gigcaster is operating at the latest version available. This can be found under "Gigcaster GCS-5 System Program" https://www.boss.info/global/products/gigcaster_5/downloads/.

The Gigcaster uses a dedicated audio driver that needs to be installed for multitracking mode. This can be found https://www.boss.info/global/products/gigcaster_5/downloads/.

Note to Mac users: Install the driver labeled: "Gigcaster GCS-5 (MTK-RECORD) Driver."

1. Disconnect the Gigcaster 5's USB connection from the computer.
2. On the Gigcaster 5's home screen, touch the menu icon on the top right.
3. Touch SETUP and then touch USB.
4. Set the AUDIO MODE to "MTK-RECORD" and then touch the home button on the top right to return to the home screen.
5. Connect the Gigcaster 5 to the computer via USB.

1. Open the DAW or audio software and select "GCS-5" as the audio device within the software.
2. When selecting an input for a track in the DAW, select the input appropriate for the Gigcaster 5 channel being used.
   Here's how the Gigcaster 5's USB channels are routed and how a DAW or audio software will "see" the Gigcaster 5's audio channels come in:
   
   
   • In 1-2: MAIN (The same audio as the audio output from the MAIN OUT jacks).
   • In 3-4: MONITOR (The same signal is output as that which is output from the headphones 1–4 jacks).
   • In 5-6: Channel 1
   • In 7-8: Channel 2
   • In 9-10: Instrument Channel
   • In 11-12: USB Channel
   • In 13-14: Bluetooth Channel
   • In 15-16: Sound pad Channel
     Note: The dedicated Gigcaster 5 app is required when using the Sound pads. This can be found https://www.boss.info/global/products/gigcaster_5/downloads/.
    

• If you want to record a microphone connected to Channel 2 on the Gigcaster 5, select "In 7-8" as the input source for the track in the DAW.
• If you want to record a keyboard connected to the Instrument channel  on the Gigcaster 5, select "In 9-10" as the input source for the track in the DAW.