Boss GT 1000Core

[Windreaper]

So with that in mind, are you essentially suggesting the fx block chorus will sound better than the cho block?

Well, the Prime and CE-1 algorithms are derived from the MD-500, so they should sound slightly nicer, but I haven't really compared them. Let your ears be the final judge.

Also, don't forget the bass chorus. If it works anything like the pedal, it splits the signal to keep the low end clean. But you can also do the frequency split with a divider (~200Hz should be good) and use whatever you want in the high band.

 

[krfoss]

Hi y'all. Last question for now.
Not to make you all the product support line, but I need some help.

Is the only way to assign an effect to a foot switch when in manual mode (pedalboard option) through the desktop software?

Every video I watch and manual gives directions to change the ↑, ↓, and control foot switches to change the mainpage option that lets me move whole effects banks.

I hope this makes sense. Again, I know I can do this through the software, but I also want to do it on the fly as needed.

 

[BEADist]

This can be done in the control menu, I think on menu-page nr. 4 or 5 .

I cannot compare with the software editor (because I do not have it) but I don't think there is anything other than IR loading that cannot be done on the unit itself.

 

[krfoss]

This can be done in the control menu, I think on menu-page nr. 4 or 5 .

I cannot compare with the software editor (because I do not have it) but I don't think there is anything other than IR loading that cannot be done on the unit itself.

Blerg. I'm the idiot over here who didn't ONE MORE PAGE OVER. thanks so much!

 

[BEADist]

Haha, the page-dots are SO small !

 

[krfoss]

Haha, the page-dots are SO small !

I knew there had to be a way to do it. Its all a matter of figuring out where everything is placed.

Also, what is the best and natural sounding compressor in the box? I tried the bass comp this week and the church sound guy said it sounded a little too synth-y. Any suggestions?

 

[MrDinsdale]

I found the bass compressor just takes some wrestling to sound right. I found starting with a clean signal chain and tweaking helped to narrow down settings. I find I have to drop the level of the bass compressor to around 35 to prevent it adding loads of gain.

 

[MrDinsdale]

Ps I was having a play around to see if I could recreate a Darkglass Alpha Omega type blend of OD/Fuzz, anyone done anything similar?

 

[krfoss]

I found the bass compressor just takes some wrestling to sound right. I found starting with a clean signal chain and tweaking helped to narrow down settings. I find I have to drop the level of the bass compressor to around 35 to prevent it adding loads of gain.

I wish it had standard " attack" "release" and level" names. But, I'm prob just doing it wrong.

 

[Johno Dunn]

I wish it had standard " attack" "release" and level" names. But, I'm prob just doing it wrong.

Most of the comps have an attack setting, and I think of “Sustain” as release. The longer release, the more sustain.

 

[krfoss]

Most of the comps have an attack setting, and I think of “Sustain” as release. The longer release, the more sustain.

You're probably right. And it makes sense.

 

[MrDinsdale]

The bass one is a little different in that it has Threshold, Attack, Level, Tone, Ratio and Direct Mix. I've just got mine saved as a stomp box that I use everywhere:

Threshold: 50
Attack: 40
Level: 38
Tone: 0
Ratio: 3.5:1
Direct Mix: 10

I find this gives some nice subtle compression and a little bit of direct mix makes it feel a little more natural.

 

[BEADist]

Ps I was having a play around to see if I could recreate a Darkglass Alpha Omega type blend of OD/Fuzz, anyone done anything similar?

I suppose this would take a setup with 3 parallel paths (OD-Fuzz-Clean) ?

I did not try recreate Darkglass sounds but I do use 2 parallel path distortion. Putting a 100 Hz lowcut in front of the distortion gives a lot of 'modern' definition. In the clean path I use a hicut at 400 Hz (and a comp ofcourse). Also, many drive-effects benefit from a pre- and/or post EQ-block.

 

[MrDinsdale]

I suppose this would take a setup with 3 parallel paths (OD-Fuzz-Clean) ?

I did not try recreate Darkglass sounds but I do use 2 parallel path distortion. Putting a 100 Hz lowcut in front of the distortion gives a lot of 'modern' definition. In the clean path I use a hicut at 400 Hz (and a comp ofcourse). Also, many drive-effects benefit from a pre- and/or post EQ-block.

So far I have 1 divider splitting at 160hz, anything below on the B path stays clean to preserve the definition.

The A path has another divider which toggles between clean and dirty channels.

Then in the dirty channel I have a divider with a distortion block on each path, one X-bass OD and one using the Rat fuzz.

I have one of the knobs on the front to control the blend between the two distortions.

It's a very crude implementation of it but sounds cool.

 

[MrDinsdale]

Looks like this:

I dont have the pedal so cant do a side by side comparison which makes it harder to try and emulate but its a fun challenge.

 

[Johno Dunn]

The versatility on the Boss is amazing!

 

[MrDinsdale]

The versatility on the Boss is amazing!

Absolutely, there are a few bits I think which would help make it that bit better but I'm constantly blown away by how good it is. I would love a couple more options on the preamp front but tbf I the 3 there are pretty flexible. I also think the stock cab sims are pretty weak, especially compared to some of the other stuff out there. Easy to pop more of them on though at least.

 

[BEADist]

Looks like this:
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Did you experiment with the compressor position ? You could try to use different compressors for the clean-path and the dirt-paths. Or even not compress the dirt-paths at all to better preserve playing-dynamics. It can also be beneficial to have a little compression in front and a little compression at the end to 'glue' all paths together.

In my experience it is not necessary to make an 'even' split in the frequency dividing, you can use your ears to determine if there would be a 'hump' when sending frequencies both to clean and dirt (that 'hump' may even be what you need..). I do this and tested it at a DI-to-FOH gig this weekend (my FOH sound was perfect from the first note I played).

This 'build-your-own-distortion' thing is precisely why I bought a Boss Core !

 

[MrDinsdale]

I've had a play around with some of the mastering fx further up the chain but thats a good shout, will have a play. It's amazing how quickly you start running out of fx blocks when you start doing stuff like this

 

[BEADist]

True, that is why I am here and not on the Line6-Stomp thread