Gigcaster 8: Can I Record Directly to a Sound Pad?

No. The BOSS GIGCASTER 8 (GCS-8) cannot record directly to a sound pad or assign audio to it on the unit itself. You must first record to a microSD card, then use the Gigcaster8 GCS-8 App (Windows, macOS) to export the file and assign it to a pad.

Before you start

Install the USB driver for your OS and the Gigcaster8 GCS-8 App:  https://www.boss.info/global/support/by_product/gigcaster_8/updates_drivers/

Step 1: Export the recorded data

Exporting the Recorded Data

*Before launching the app, install the USB driver compatible with the operating system in advance.

1. Record audio to the microSD card.
   The card must be formatted on the GCS-8 before first use.
2. Connect the GIGCASTER 8 to your computer via USB.
3. Launch the app.
4. Click the SD CARD icon at the top of the app screen.
5. Click the file icon to open the GCS-8_EXT folder.
   
6. Select the WAV file to assign, then click "Open".
7. Click "EXPORT".
8. Select a destination, and click OK when done.
9. Click "CLOSE".

Step 2: Assign the exported file to a pad

1. Click PAD.
   
2. Select the BANK containing the target pad.
   
3. Select the pad.
4. Click FILE, select the exported WAV file, and click Open.
   Click the pad to preview the audio.
5. Set any other parameters, then click "APPLY".