Boss GT-100 Guitar Multi-effect Processor - Best Buy

The long-awaited follow up to the GT-10 has arrived. Meet the new BOSS effects flagship, the GT-100, boasting next-generation amp modeling that recreates vintage amps as well as providing new COSM tones that soar into the future. The user interface has been improved with a unique dual-LCD system, and EZ TONE has been enhanced with newly designed AMP CUSTOMIZE and OD/DS CUSTOMIZE features. The GT-100 is a powerhouse processor that spans from classic to futuristic in a friendly, rugged, road-worthy unit.

• Advanced COSM amps that model vintage amp tones and delivers never-before-heard tones
• Dual-LCD for simple and intuitive operation with direct access to every parameter
• Improved EZ Tone TONE feature with graphical TONE GRID for constructing new patches; AMP CUSTOMIZE and OD/DS CUSTOMIZE lets you easily create original amps and overdrive/distortion by customizing their behavior
• Newly developed ACCEL pedal for simultaneous control of multiple parameters

Mega Multi-FX with Next-Generation Amp Modeling

Advanced COSM Amp: Beyond Vintage

With its next-generation COSM processor, the GT-100 ushers in a new era of expression and sonic capabilities. Recreating the meticulous details of vintage amps and how they behave, the GT-100 excels in not only cloning classic amps, but provides a new world of unimagined tones as well. The AMP CUSTOMIZE function lets you mutate classic amps beyond reality. Construct completely new, unimagined sounds!

Simple and Intuitive User Interface

The GT-100’s unique dual-LCD and eight-knob user interface provides fast access and intuitive control. There are no menus to navigate; every function is instantly available. The tone-customizing functionality has been improved as well. All patches, amps, and overdrive/distortions can be created from scratch and/or customized with the friendly graphical TONE GRID.

New Tonal Possibilities with the ACCEL Pedal

A new dimension of expression is available with the ACCEL pedal, which enables control of multiple parameters simultaneously, as well as time-variant effects such as FEEDBACKER, S-BEND, TWIST, etc. Experiment with creative combinations of parameters, interacting in real time with the pedal.

New A/B Channel Divide Function

Another notable new feature onboard the GT-100 is the versatile A/B Channel Divide. Assign different amps and effects to each channel, and divide the signal not only by dynamics, but by frequency as well, with each channel capable of driving its own effects and amps settings. The range of tonal possibilities gets wider, and wilder! Assign smooth, mild lead tones to the mid-to-high pitches, for example, and heavy, cutting tones to the lower notes.

Boss GT-100 Specifications

AD Conversion - 24 bits + AF method (1)

DA Conversion - 24 bits

Sampling Rate - 44.1 kHz

Program Memories - 400: 200 (User) + 200 (Preset)

Effect Type

COMP, OD/DS, PREAMP, EQ, FX1/FX2(*), DELAY, CHORUS, REVERB, PEDAL FX, NS1/NS2, ACCEL FX

FX1/FX2 ... T.WAH, AUTO WAH, SUB WAH, ADV. COMP, LIMITER, SUB OD/DS, GRAPHIC EQ, PARA EQ, TONE MODIFY, GUITAR SIM, SLOW GEAR, DEFRETTER, WAVE SYNTH, SITAR SIM., OCTAVE, PITCH SHIFTER, HARMONIST, SOUND HOLD, AC. PROCESSOR, PHASER, FLANGER, TREMOLO, ROTARY, UNI-V, PAN, SLICER, VIBRATO, RING MOD., HUMANIZER, 2X2 CHORUS, SUB DELAY

Nominal Input Level

• INPUT: -10 dBu
• RETURN: -10 dBu
• AUX IN: -20 dBu

Input Impedance

• INPUT: 1 M ohm
• RETURN: 100 k ohms
• AUX IN: 47 k ohms

Nominal Output Level

• OUTPUT: -10 dBu/+4 dBu
• SEND: -10 dBu

Output Impedance

• OUTPUT: 2 k ohms
• SEND: 2 k ohms

Dynamic Range - 100 dB or greater (IHF-A)

Displays - Graphic LCD (132 x 64 dots, backlit LCD) x 2

Connectors

• INPUT jack (1/4-inch phone type)
• AUX IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
• OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (1/4-inch phone type)
• PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4-inch phone type)
• EXT LOOP jacks (SEND, RETURN; 1/4-inch phone type)
• AMP CONTROL jack (1/4-inch phone type)
• SUB CTL1, 2/SUB EXP jack (1/4-inch TRS phone type)
• USB port
• MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
• DC IN jack

Power Supply - DC 9 V

Current Draw - 600 mA

Accessories

• AC Adaptor
• USB Cap
• Owner’s Manual

Options (sold separately)

• Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U
• Dual Footswitch: BOSS FS-6
• Expression Pedal: BOSS FV-500L/500H, Roland EV-5

Size and Weight

Width (W)

• 542 mm
• 21-3/8 inches

Depth (D)

• 271 mm
• 10-11/16 inches

Height (H)

• 80 mm
• 3-3/16 inches

Weight

• 4.8 kg
• 10 lbs. 10 oz.

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Customer Reviews:

Unique.... Upgraded.... better quality.... good for beginer to Pro..... BUT cant beat individual analogue Pedal train. THINK BEFORE YOU INVEST. however GT 100 sounds great with the combination of good pickups and good amps.

Just upgraded from my GT-6 to the GT-100 last week. No Boss GT-100 review would be complete without discussing the product’s complete versatility. The effects pedal provides users with sounds that are reminiscent of some of the world’s classic amplifiers and pedals, as well as new modern sounds that can give any song a unique feel. When these sounds are combined with advanced programming capabilities and more customization than any other product in the price range, musicians of any skill level will no doubt appreciate the powerful processing capabilities that are packed into a single rugged and easy to use piece of equipment. It will certainly earn its place as one of the band favorites in no time.rnrnWhile many floor amplifiers and effects pedals that are capable of providing multiple sounds are often difficult to use, the interface associated with the Boss GT-100 can be mastered in minutes. Players are not required to navigate through cumbersome menus when it matters most; every function is instantly available via foot pedals and eight easy to use knobs. The Tone Grid function allows users to easily create new amps, patches and effects from scratch or even customize the ones that are pre-programmed into the equipment without any frustration whatsoever. The Boss GT-100 review found that each setting is easy to navigate and control—even for beginners.rnrnWith multiple channels to choose from, the sounds that can be created with the Boss GT-100 are virtually endless. Different amplifiers and effects can be assigned to each channel in order to create sounds that are completely unique. As an example, users can choose to assign smooth and fluid tones to the mid-to-high range pitches while completely distorting and grinding the lower pitches. This action alone can build up anticipation in music that leaves audiences wanting more, but the possibilities are truly endless. From beautiful classical sounds to the heaviest of rock, the A/B channel divide function gives a highly adaptable level of customization that cannot be matched.rnrnLive performances should be fun and exciting; guitarists and bass players should never fret over their effects pedals. The final area covered by this Boss GT-100 review is the brand-new ACCEL pedal that provides access to multiple sound parameters with one pedal and one press. Finally, musicians can accurately control sound features like distortion, delay, pitch shifting and modulation with ease—and without fear of confusing their pedals. All of this can be done with a single unit as opposed to the many that it would take to compete with the Boss GT-100.rn rnIn short, the Boss GT-100 is one of the best pieces of equipment that any bass player or guitarist could hope to have in their possession. Whether playing live, rehearsing or attending a recording session, the Boss GT-100 does it all with ease. This Boss GT-100 review ultimately finds that the floor amplifier and effects pedal combo is a great option in its price range that will likely serve its user well for years to come.