Boss GT-100

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Boss GT-100
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Gt10 or GT100?
Briano 05.12.2013
Always a Boss user, i switched from the mighty ME50 to the GT10. As GT10 users know it took a while to figure it out. But I did. I used it in manual mode for gigs, and I switched from using Vst amps sims on the PC, to using the GT10 directly into my Emu 1616m audio Interface. My sound Improved a lot!

Naturally when Boss released the GT100 and said the amps were even better I couldn`t wait to get the money together to get one. If you are reading this, you`ve probably searched the net like me trying to find that ONE answer. IS THE GT100 BETTER? I tested both units through an interface, valve amps, solid state amps, with a Strat, a Tele and a Les paul and this is what I found....

MANUAL MODE.. Better. (1) The fx are fuller, more natural sounding. (2) Manual mode switched on by hitting two stomp pedals together, so no bending over (3) The tuner can be used in the same way (two pedals together) freeing up yet another pedal. (4) Boss added Overdrive/Distortion to the FX section, so now you can have two different OD/DS sounds in manual mode. (5) Dual screen shows which FX is assigned to which pedal. (6) Looper can be used in manual mode, and only needs 1 pedal. NOTE.. all pedals can assigned as stomp or Ctl pedals., including the ACELL pedal. (if switched off in the sub menu)

Now.. Plugging into and interface using the preamps....

Yes the Dual screen makes it easier in the programming side of things. The problem is you have to go into the menu for everything. I got used to reaching over and turning on and off delay compression etc on the GT10 (in desktop mode) so in fact its more confusing and time consuming for me. In a lot of youtube video comparisons the GT100 sounded very Muddy even Honky to me. I found this true of the unit in my experience. I did not like any of the preamps. My tele sounded Ok, the strat was just OK, but none of the Amps liked my Les Paul. Too much bass.

I am an 80`s influenced guitarist. I like my shimmering clean strat sound and hi-gain humbucker drop D downpicking riffs. I could achieve neither. Maybe I have become too used to my GT10, or I am seriously out of touch with modern "guitar sound".and maybe the hi-gain amps are more suited to active pickups. (i did not try this)

So those are my thoughts based on my experience. I know people who swear by the sensitivity of the vintage amps with old vintage guitars. If i was gigging more than recording, I would use this (for the improved manual mode) but for studio versatility I will stick to my GT10.

I hope this review helps anybody who found themselves in the same position as I was a few weeks ago. Personally I prefer my GT10, but thats just me. If you don`t try yourself you`ll never know. Finally, one more thing. Boss`s website states the GT100 operates in -10db only, (for plugging into an amp) but in the input output menu, of the GT100 the output CAN be switched to+4db (for plugging into an interface) Hope this helps!
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Good boss quality
Anonymous 08.11.2022
Used for about a year and is still bery good.
Sound is great as expected from Boss pedals.
Only downside is the patch creation (for me obviously).
Went for a much smaller and much easier to deal with - NUX MG-30
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Les chorus magique de chez Boss depuis toujours
Gary225 10.03.2021
Pramp processeur d'effet ( je n'utilise pas les émulations d'amplis ni la fonction pré amp.) . Son bien défini. Programmation ultra simple et multiples possibilités de connexions. Parfait pour le studio et sans doute aussi pour la scène.
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A flexible device with a lot of options and functionalities
Alex_93 04.04.2020
After using Boss GT-100 for one year, I have a clear picture of the device. I bought this multi effect unit mostly for live performances. It has the flexibility for fast setups and modifications even on stage. Also, it provides a wide variety of effects. Another useful function is the manual mode, i.e., you can use the unit as a pedalboard.

On the other hand, I'm not very satisfied with the sound result direct on the PA. I prefer using GT 100 through an amplifier. The quality of the sound is better with more “gain” and “attack”. Also, a preference that it would be necessary is a meter to calibrate your guitar input level. In addition, I would prefer metallic foot switches for durability and better feeling on your foot.

I find that the price of the product is fair enough for its specifications. Finally, you can cope with GT-100 in many situations (live, studio, home) as well as you can approach different kinds of music through the plenty of effects. Overall, it's a fine and good quality product of Roland! Clearly a professional tool.
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great multi effect if you
essa 06.09.2019
great multi effect if you in budget and need alot of effect but the amp sound need some adjustment maybe set up you amp will help
its a heavy one
maybe hard to set up for the first 2 weeks
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Really Good and trustworthy
Jeram 12.02.2020
The good has been delivered protected, with a lot packing air bubbles. And the delivery has been really fast, it came home in about 3 labour days
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