BOSS GT-001 Guitar Effects Processor - Flagship GT Power On Your DeskTop

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You can come up with almost anything you can conceive here, and if you lack imagination, there’s the Tone Central where you can just download and use other people’s tones, or tinker with them. In addition, the ability to power the GT-001 with either the included AC adapter or a computer's USB bus offers great convenience for home setups, studio sessions, and mobile recording with a laptop PC. I built a an angled wood platform for it so I can easily see the display from my position in my desk chair…I pipe it straight into some cheap little powered desktop speakers and I am good to go for hours…I don’t have Van Halen style Marshall’s or 5150s so I can’t compare, but whatever they sound like, they sound great in the gt-001. The XLR mic input is equipped with phantom power, allowing you to use a condenser mic for top recording quality. The bridge affects the break angle and string height of your guitar and is also responsible for holding your saddles.

I encountered another strange bug where switching effects using the buttons on the unit itself (rather than the software on the computer) would cause a delay to be introduced in the signal, up to a whole second. The effects do sound great and definitely help the Nord Lead 1, 2, and 3 catch up to the Nord A1 in terms of that vintage effect sound. Premium amps and effects in a stylish desktop unit • Includes BOSS’ latest COSM amp models, powerful MDP effects, and more • Flexible routing of amps and effects through two effect chains • Advanced multi-channel USB audio/MIDI interface for flexible recording and efficient re-amping • Compatible with GT-100 Version 2. I would have really liked to see some default setup instructions like a “quick start” or something, based on each platform like Windows 10 or OSX. I think it’s fair to say that if you’re willing to sit and read the extremely long manual, or you have a background in audio devices like this, you are probably not going to face any issues here.Just show me, in about ten or so skippable prompts, what each part of the screen does and what effect it will have on the sound. Note that you don’t need to use this if you’re plugging into a USB connection: the USB connection itself supplies the power to the unit, but you might want to keep it handy if you’re planning to use it without a computer connected. The GT-001 also has a stereo aux input, perfect for connecting a smart phone or drum machine for jamming when you're not connected to your computer. Just plug it into your computer, and all your FX prayers will be answered, if you believe the marketing materials. I’ll likely NEVER use modeling or digital stuff in a gig context, even though it does sound good and is extremely convenient - I’d rather use the real thing and not a clone.

Specially designed for the home and studio guitarist it contains the guitar amps and effects of the GT-100 Version 2. Premium amps and effects in a stylish desktop unitIncludes BOSS' latest COSM amp models, powerful MDP effects, and moreFlexible routing of amps and effects through two effect chainsAdvanced multi-channel USB audio/MIDI interface for flexible recording and efficient re-ampingCompatible with GT-100 Version 2. I tried the following effects: plate reverb, spring reverb, tape delay, chorus, octaver, harmonizer. Like the GT-100, the GT-001 offers powerful sound creation possibilities with dual amps and effects chains and flexible routing options. With google I discovered that it must be possible to get it to work (adding a few lines to a driver and rebuild the driver) but I did not try this.Chain everything together and the thing explodes into life, and the range and versatility of the sound is incredible. BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, class-leading product line-up of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability.

At the moment I'm using a UR22mkII with reaper and amp sims, but this cool little Boss unit caught my eye recently. It comes with an FX send jack as well, so it’s easy enough to connect a pedal with expression control into the chain. So while guitar players might cringe at the light plastic feel of the GT-001, us synth players might actually prefer it. They mention that it has a ton of presets that are all editable on their PC or laptop, and that the device makes things simple in terms of editing every. It functions, in fact, as a four-in/ four-out audio interface that will let you record your dry guitar sound simultaneously with the processed sound, and provide re-amping facilities for any recorded tracks.I have a USB 3 bus, to which the BOSS GT-001 is connected, and my USB keyboard is also connected to the same bus. But all of the various dials, choices and options make sense and can be tweaked individually to your liking. For others, especially those not using a computer (although I’m not sure if it even affects the analogue outputs), this could be a serious issue. On top of that, a newly developed guitar-to-MIDI function lets you have fun with Guitar Friend Jam and other computer programs from a normal guitar input-no special pickup required! That’s the main draw but also a cause for concern for some: it could be overwhelming, the amount of options on offer here.