Boss Gt-100

The Boss GT-100 has big boots to fill. It has to live up to its legendary predecessor, the Boss GT-10... And let us tell you that the GT-100 does not disappoint! Boss have packed the GT-100 full of the latest modelling and Multi-FX technology and once again produced a market-leading effects pedal for guitarists the world over.

The GT-100 features new tones using Boss' legendary COSM engine. Furthermore, the Amp Customise and OD/DS Customise features allow you to create truly unique tones that can form your core sound via the enhanced EZ Tone system.

Usability has also been top of a list of improvements on the GT-100. It features dual LCD screens and an improved menu system for much slicker programming and more-useful information display. The GT-100 allows you to concentrate on playing the guitar by helping you finding a great sound fast!

Version 2.0 Firmware gives you more!

Available as a free download for all GT-100 owners, Version 2.0 makes the flagship multi-effects more powerful than ever before, with new amps and effects, enhanced USB audio capabilities, guitar-to-MIDI conversion, BOSS TONE STUDIO support, and more.

• Two new amp models: BGNR UB Metal and ORNG Rock Reverb 
• New MDP effects powered by innovative BOSS technology: Tera Echo, Overtone, and A-DIST 
• Rotary 2 and Acoustic Guitar Simulator effects types added 
• Polyphonic Tuning  
• Monophonic guitar-to-MIDI conversion from normal 1/4-inch guitar input 
• Enhanced USB audio/MIDI interface with multi-channel operation for flexible recording and efficient re-amping 
• Support for BOSS TONE STUDIO editor/librarian for Mac/Windows and new GT-100 Version 2.0 patches 
• Version 2.0 software available as a free download for all GT-100 owners

Here's what Boss say about the GT-100

Mega Multi-FX with Next-Generation Amp Modelling

With the new GT-100 Version 2.0 update, BOSS’ flagship multi-effects processor is now even more powerful than before, adding a host of great new features to its already formidable arsenal. Two new amp types are included, along with cutting-edge MDP effects, an acoustic guitar simulator, and an improved rotary effect. A convenient Guitar-to-MIDI function is on board as well, letting you have fun with Guitar Friend Jam and other computer software using your normal guitar. The GT-100’s USB audio capabilities have been expanded too, providing greater flexibility for re-amping applications. And with the BOSS TONE STUDIO software, you can now edit GT-100 patches from a friendly graphical interface on your computer.

Main Features:

• Advanced COSM amps that model vintage classics and deliver never-before-heard tones 
• Dual LCDs and panel knobs offer simple and intuitive operation, with direct access to every parameter 
• EZ Tone feature with graphical Tone Grid for constructing new patches, plus Amp Customize and OD/DS Customize functions for easily creating original sounds 
• Unique Accel pedal provides simultaneous control of multiple parameters 
• Powerful A/B Channel Divider for creating dual amp and effects chains that can be blended together or toggled by footswitch, frequency, or picking strength

 

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. 
• Maximum height ... 102 mm, 4-1/16 inches 

*1 AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters. 
*0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms