Boss GT-1B discussion thread

[Krisfield]

Awesome review! One thing I’ll point out is the Transparent ARID Amp has a broad frequency range and flat response, so it’s good for bass. Stack it with any Distortion Type, and with the Direct Mix, you get another range of different bass sounds.

Just got my GT1000 core. Initial thoughts about differences between this and GT1B are as follows:

Features in GT1B that are missing in GT1000:

1. Pickup Emulation. I must admit I miss this one. I can probably just learn to EQ for similar results, except in particular I do miss the acoustic bass emulation that is in the GT1B, and not really in the GT1000, The GT1K does have acoustic guitar emulation, which might get close...but.. anyway, AC bass simulation didn't make the cut for bass on GT1K, as far as I have found thus far.
   
   
2. Less bass amp sims, as everyone knows. However it does come with a diverse set of cabinets which seem to have similar results to the sound as the GT1B. The actual amp sim used may not matter as much as the cabinets. Maybe. Also can store up to 16 IR's to go further. But what I do like about the GT1B is that if I am going specifically for a Fender BassMan sound, there is an amp already to get that sound. Also an AC bass amp, the 360, GK and Markbass...these all have kind of a unique sound to them. Later on I plan to get into the nitty gritty to try to cop those sounds using GT1K features, cab IR's, EQ, etc..more on that later.
   
   I think I like the SVT sim on the GT1B better then the one on the GT1K. The GT1K breaks up into a nasally distortion much sooner then the one on the GT1B which has a warmer natural sounding breakup when turning up the gain. My first impressions of the GT1K SVT model were not good at all. After spending a few hours tweaking with it, I'm getting closer, had to watch the gain levels coming in from the compressor. I will comment much more on this later after I spend more time dialing in tones and comparing them very closely.
   
   
3. Missing a few of the LIMITER options that are found on the GT1B. Does have a plethora of compressors which are probably close enough.
   
   
4. Does not have the Enhancer or ToneModify FX that are in GT1B. I've never really understood what these do though. The GT1K amp sims also include a Resonator parameter which may be providing similar functionality as the ToneModify, but when I attempt to use it, I hear very little difference to the sound, whereas the ToneModify FX on the GT1B is much more apparent that its doing something.
   
   
5. Expression Pedal builtin. So far, I'm not really using it. But its there in case I need to. With the GT1K I would have to buy a separate external pedal.

Features in the GT1000 that are not in the GT1B:

1. Guitar Galore. Some of the guitar stuff is actually fun to use with the bass. Can get some radical new tones and who knows what I might do. For me anyway, I play guitar also so there is that too.
   
   
2. Global EQ. this is a biggie for me. It includes HFP and LPF. Those are also built into the Parametric EQ's in the GT1K per patch. The GT1B does not have Low and Hi Cut anywhere, and doesn't have global EQ at all. The GT1K has global EQ, not only on the main outs, but a seperate global EQ for the Sub out..more on that in a minute. it also has the ability to set a global reverb level and global NoiseGate sensitivity. This way you can kind of tweak how reverby it is at different venues. I generally don't add reverb to bass, so may not be of interest here, but just pointing it out, its a useful practical feature for gigging.
   
   
3. Sub outs. Basically there are two independent outputs. MAIN and SUB. So basically you can tailor what goes out each of the outputs.. one can be for your actual amp or stage monitor, and another could be going directly to FOH. Can have different levels to each one and different global EQ, which is a big deal as far as I'm concerned. Many other uses too I'm sure.
   
   
4. More FX at once. Quite a bit more. I will never be able to use all of them at once. But it eliminates any concerns on this matter.
   
   
5. Some cool FX that aren't in the GT1B. most are guitar oriented, but hey who knows, might be interesting. There are some Mastering FX that are quite interesting that combine a few different things at the same time to magically improve the sound.
   
   
6. Split path parallel processing. its possible to setup two or more signal paths. this is nice way to combine the sound of two different amps, or combine a bit of DI signal with an amp signal, etc. There are all kinds of tonal possibilities possible here.. GT1B can't touch that. Bi-amping is cool and can be done because you can use two amp sims at once.
   
   
7. Tuner is much nicer. It includes a poly-tuner as well as strobe tuner modes.
   
   
8. Pre-configured input settings. You can setup numerous named input guitars/basses, each one with its own input level setting.
   
   
9. level meters, while I'm at it, this includes level meters to help you figure out the input level properly and output level also. GT1B has no meters whatsoever.
   
   
10. AIRD output. This is of no use to me, but the AIRD tech includes the ability for Roland to profile a number of popular amps in case you are running it directly into the instrument input of those amps..so ensure basically that the sound you hear through those amps will be the same as you would expect to hear from a FRFR monitor. I won't be using this feature, but just pointing it out. I personally would probably still just use FX return. There may be more to it than this.
    
    
11. Much bigger and nicer display you can actually read the patch number and name from further away, unlike the GT1B which I would need to have my eyes within a few feet to read.
    
    
12. General practical gigging features. I mentioned a few already, but these are quite handy: built in ground lift switch, global EQ, global rev level, global Noise gate sensitivity, sub out, configure how to respond to program change messages, tons of configuration for the various switches and external pedals, AMP switch control, etc
    
    
13. STOMPBOX, it has the ability to save FX presets, which can then be used in multiple patches. If you change the preset, all of the patches using it automatically get updated. its like you can take any FX with its current settings and save it as a kind of pre-canned STOMPBOX that you can reuse in multiple patches as you see fit. Pretty handy.
    
    
14. Sound quality does sound more clear. It has higher bit depth, 32bit, blah blah blah. Some of the reverbs actually sound quite amazing. So crystal clear and spacious. I won't be using most of those anyway for bass. But I just think the general sound quality is more clear sounding for lack of a better word. That may or may not be a great thing, my initial impression looking for a smushy, dirty, classic old school rock vibe...I get closer to that with the GT1B with hardly any effort. I am still figuring out how to dial in that with the GT1K. I think I can. more later. But for more clear and pristine sounding bass, the GT1K wins.
    
    
15. Two FX send/returns which can be used to insert external FX pedals on a patch by patch basis. 4-cable and 7-cable methods are all possible.

Well that's enough for now. It does pack quite a lot of stuff. Its also 3x the price (new) of the GT1B, and the GT1B is arguably easier to program due to its more simplified capabilities. I had gotten kind of fond of the smushed out dirty classic rock sound I was using with my GT1B and initially I didn't get tones like that easily with the GT1K, but I'm starting to figure out how..so more on that later, but I had a great classic SVT tone out of the GT1B within minutes of first using it. I'd say the GT1K probably has a wider range of tonal possibilities by a large margin. But the sounds in the GT1B are quite good, I don't particularly think it feels any worse to play then the GT1K when talking about classic SVT tones or typical bass tones...the GT1B has those just as good as far as I can see so far, but I need to spend more time programming the GT1K. Where GT1K mainly wins for me are the gigging features I mentioned, which are lacking in the GT1B. Global EQ, sub out, etc. I will definitely use those features. Also I do have a lot of territory to explore with custom IR's, bi-amping and generally more ability to EQ numerous times in the signal chain to my heart's content. And of course, I play guitar..and this is one of the best guitar floor pedals out there today.

I intend to try to mimic the GT1B built in amp sims, in the GT1K and will say more about that when I get there, but for now I just say, I like both units...I think I prefer the GT1K, despite the higher price, but also I do not discredit the GT1B which is a very fine sounding unit.

 

[Dewdman42]

Awesome review! One thing I’ll point out is the Transparent ARID Amp has a broad frequency range and flat response, so it’s good for bass. Stack it with any Distortion Type, and with the Direct Mix, you get another range of different bass sounds.

will give it a try too. I guess any of the amps are worth a try in conjunction with bigger speaker cones

 

[Billyears IV]

Just got my GT1000 core. Initial thoughts about differences between this and GT1B are as follows:

Features in GT1B that are missing in GT1000:

1. Pickup Emulation. I must admit I miss this one. I can probably just learn to EQ for similar results, except in particular I do miss the acoustic bass emulation that is in the GT1B, and not really in the GT1000, The GT1K does have acoustic guitar emulation, which might get close...but.. anyway, AC bass simulation didn't make the cut for bass on GT1K, as far as I have found thus far.
   
   
2. Less bass amp sims, as everyone knows. However it does come with a diverse set of cabinets which seem to have similar results to the sound as the GT1B. The actual amp sim used may not matter as much as the cabinets. Maybe. Also can store up to 16 IR's to go further. But what I do like about the GT1B is that if I am going specifically for a Fender BassMan sound, there is an amp already to get that sound. Also an AC bass amp, the 360, GK and Markbass...these all have kind of a unique sound to them. Later on I plan to get into the nitty gritty to try to cop those sounds using GT1K features, cab IR's, EQ, etc..more on that later.
   
   I think I like the SVT sim on the GT1B better then the one on the GT1K. The GT1K breaks up into a nasally distortion much sooner then the one on the GT1B which has a warmer natural sounding breakup when turning up the gain. My first impressions of the GT1K SVT model were not good at all. After spending a few hours tweaking with it, I'm getting closer, had to watch the gain levels coming in from the compressor. I will comment much more on this later after I spend more time dialing in tones and comparing them very closely.
   
   
3. Missing a few of the LIMITER options that are found on the GT1B. Does have a plethora of compressors which are probably close enough.
   
   
4. Does not have the Enhancer or ToneModify FX that are in GT1B. I've never really understood what these do though. The GT1K amp sims also include a Resonator parameter which may be providing similar functionality as the ToneModify, but when I attempt to use it, I hear very little difference to the sound, whereas the ToneModify FX on the GT1B is much more apparent that its doing something.
   
   
5. Expression Pedal builtin. So far, I'm not really using it. But its there in case I need to. With the GT1K I would have to buy a separate external pedal.

Features in the GT1000 that are not in the GT1B:

1. Guitar Galore. Some of the guitar stuff is actually fun to use with the bass. Can get some radical new tones and who knows what I might do. For me anyway, I play guitar also so there is that too.
   
   
2. Global EQ. this is a biggie for me. It includes HFP and LPF. Those are also built into the Parametric EQ's in the GT1K per patch. The GT1B does not have Low and Hi Cut anywhere, and doesn't have global EQ at all. The GT1K has global EQ, not only on the main outs, but a seperate global EQ for the Sub out..more on that in a minute. it also has the ability to set a global reverb level and global NoiseGate sensitivity. This way you can kind of tweak how reverby it is at different venues. I generally don't add reverb to bass, so may not be of interest here, but just pointing it out, its a useful practical feature for gigging.
   
   
3. Sub outs. Basically there are two independent outputs. MAIN and SUB. So basically you can tailor what goes out each of the outputs.. one can be for your actual amp or stage monitor, and another could be going directly to FOH. Can have different levels to each one and different global EQ, which is a big deal as far as I'm concerned. Many other uses too I'm sure.
   
   
4. More FX at once. Quite a bit more. I will never be able to use all of them at once. But it eliminates any concerns on this matter.
   
   
5. Some cool FX that aren't in the GT1B. most are guitar oriented, but hey who knows, might be interesting. There are some Mastering FX that are quite interesting that combine a few different things at the same time to magically improve the sound.
   
   
6. Split path parallel processing. its possible to setup two or more signal paths. this is nice way to combine the sound of two different amps, or combine a bit of DI signal with an amp signal, etc. There are all kinds of tonal possibilities possible here.. GT1B can't touch that. Bi-amping is cool and can be done because you can use two amp sims at once.
   
   
7. Tuner is much nicer. It includes a poly-tuner as well as strobe tuner modes.
   
   
8. Pre-configured input settings. You can setup numerous named input guitars/basses, each one with its own input level setting.
   
   
9. level meters, while I'm at it, this includes level meters to help you figure out the input level properly and output level also. GT1B has no meters whatsoever.
   
   
10. AIRD output. This is of no use to me, but the AIRD tech includes the ability for Roland to profile a number of popular amps in case you are running it directly into the instrument input of those amps..so ensure basically that the sound you hear through those amps will be the same as you would expect to hear from a FRFR monitor. I won't be using this feature, but just pointing it out. I personally would probably still just use FX return. There may be more to it than this.
    
    
11. Much bigger and nicer display you can actually read the patch number and name from further away, unlike the GT1B which I would need to have my eyes within a few feet to read.
    
    
12. General practical gigging features. I mentioned a few already, but these are quite handy: built in ground lift switch, global EQ, global rev level, global Noise gate sensitivity, sub out, configure how to respond to program change messages, tons of configuration for the various switches and external pedals, AMP switch control, etc
    
    
13. STOMPBOX, it has the ability to save FX presets, which can then be used in multiple patches. If you change the preset, all of the patches using it automatically get updated. its like you can take any FX with its current settings and save it as a kind of pre-canned STOMPBOX that you can reuse in multiple patches as you see fit. Pretty handy.
    
    
14. Sound quality does sound more clear. It has higher bit depth, 32bit, blah blah blah. Some of the reverbs actually sound quite amazing. So crystal clear and spacious. I won't be using most of those anyway for bass. But I just think the general sound quality is more clear sounding for lack of a better word. That may or may not be a great thing, my initial impression looking for a smushy, dirty, classic old school rock vibe...I get closer to that with the GT1B with hardly any effort. I am still figuring out how to dial in that with the GT1K. I think I can. more later. But for more clear and pristine sounding bass, the GT1K wins.
    
    
15. Two FX send/returns which can be used to insert external FX pedals on a patch by patch basis. 4-cable and 7-cable methods are all possible.

Well that's enough for now. It does pack quite a lot of stuff. Its also 3x the price (new) of the GT1B, and the GT1B is arguably easier to program due to its more simplified capabilities. I had gotten kind of fond of the smushed out dirty classic rock sound I was using with my GT1B and initially I didn't get tones like that easily with the GT1K, but I'm starting to figure out how..so more on that later, but I had a great classic SVT tone out of the GT1B within minutes of first using it. I'd say the GT1K probably has a wider range of tonal possibilities by a large margin. But the sounds in the GT1B are quite good, I don't particularly think it feels any worse to play then the GT1K when talking about classic SVT tones or typical bass tones...the GT1B has those just as good as far as I can see so far, but I need to spend more time programming the GT1K. Where GT1K mainly wins for me are the gigging features I mentioned, which are lacking in the GT1B. Global EQ, sub out, etc. I will definitely use those features. Also I do have a lot of territory to explore with custom IR's, bi-amping and generally more ability to EQ numerous times in the signal chain to my heart's content. And of course, I play guitar..and this is one of the best guitar floor pedals out there today.

I intend to try to mimic the GT1B built in amp sims, in the GT1K and will say more about that when I get there, but for now I just say, I like both units...I think I prefer the GT1K, despite the higher price, but also I do not discredit the GT1B which is a very fine sounding unit.

Thanks for your time and detail on this comparison. A useful reference.

 

[PotsdamBass8]

I’m not a hardcore effects person, but used to own an HX stomp and thinking about picking up the GT-1B. Main usage would be the occasional effect to get a synthy type of sound for a cover song. Filters, octaves, sometimes chorus, etc. I would like it if I could kick on an overdrive or distortion for a song. Amp is a Bergantino B Amp, so I do have access to a great compressor and overdrive sounds although it would be easier if I could do it on the GT-1B.
With the HX Stomp, the ability to split the signal and only affect the top end was amazing. Effects that sounded muddy and unfocused would suddenly pop once I could leave the low end clean. Obviously it can’t do the splitting, but how are the effects in the GT-1B in that regard? Do they generally give a sound that still has a solid and clear low end?

 

[Billyears IV]

I’m not a hardcore effects person, but used to own an HX stomp and thinking about picking up the GT-1B. Main usage would be the occasional effect to get a synthy type of sound for a cover song. Filters, octaves, sometimes chorus, etc. I would like it if I could kick on an overdrive or distortion for a song. Amp is a Bergantino B Amp, so I do have access to a great compressor and overdrive sounds although it would be easier if I could do it on the GT-1B.
With the HX Stomp, the ability to split the signal and only affect the top end was amazing. Effects that sounded muddy and unfocused would suddenly pop once I could leave the low end clean. Obviously it can’t do the splitting, but how are the effects in the GT-1B in that regard? Do they generally give a sound that still has a solid and clear low end?

The GT-1B is the only digital fx unit I've ever had. So I cannot compare it to HX Stomp, or any others.

I bought it as an affordable step into trying a range of possible synthy sounds. I still kept my analogue pedals - chorus, compressor, delay, reverb.

So far I've enjoyed how it performs and the control of tweaking sounds to suit. The Octave might not be the best and I prefer my Markbass Compressore. The bass synth effect is a bit erratic but I've learnt to 'tame it'.
I like, say, the combination of a hint of fuzz + Octave + chorus to give a mellow synthy vibe. I'm not after piercing (fake) synth lead type sounds.
With the expression pedal you can assign it to do all sorts, so could be blending in the amount of OD, or mod fx, etc over a clean bottom end. I do this live, so it's not all or nothing.
Of course there's controls on each effect for low/high tones, as well as eq.

For the money, I think it's a great little unit. Is it as good as helix stuff, I just don't know. Ignorance is bliss!

 

[LeonineAlpha]

I just got one, and I love it.

A "hack" I want to share:

Though the GT1B seems to lack a HPF/LPF/BandPass

You can easily create a soft version with the ParametricEQ
Stick the LowMid super low (like 25hz or 31hz, for 5 or 4 string) Stick the HighMid super high (10k or lower, experiment)
Have both those bands at -20db, play with the Q (high on the low, and mediumish on the high).
I just leave the regular low/high at +0, and adjust overall db for unity in volume, since I do real EQ at other places in the chain, but feel free to use these however.

Now u have something that wallops mud and hiss, and does not wreck your sound.

The ParaEQ is also selectable on OD/DS asignment so it does not need to take up fx1/fx2 if you choose. I prefer this cause I have a drive pedal I prefer, plus I can distort my amp with gain.

Along with this I like maxing the NoiseSupression on my patches, which doesnt compete for any slots, so pretty much always on.

Question: whats the cheapest non-boss options for "stompbox" extensions, to replace the FS5-6 to get Ctr2,Ctr3 pedals? I already got a power adapter half price of boss (Dunlop 9v 200ma totally works fine).

 

[LeonineAlpha]

Something further:

Like I said above, I asigned "OD" as ParaEq to use it as a poor mans band pass. Since Knob1 can switch patches I am using Up and Down as extra stomp box buttons.

When editing Ctr1,2,3, Up, Down : You can pick "OD SOLO" or "Preamp SOLO". Amazingly these are sort of extra!. My "OD" para eq stays on, and Solo executes an overdrive or a very different sounding preamp, that doesnt turn my Preamp on off, even stacks with it when on.

So this is great in terms of even more fx options than seemingly "allowed". Leads to a question:

The OD Solo and Preamp Solo are seemingly separate from whatever I have set under regular OD, I can not atm find where I edit their effects however, where is that?

Both sound pretty decent as is, would just like adjustability if it exists.

 

[LeonineAlpha]

Got cheap used footswitches, so now the Boss has become a board...

Let's call this prototype

"The Charcuter MkI"

 

[Billyears IV]

Something further:

Like I said above, I asigned "OD" as ParaEq to use it as a poor mans band pass. Since Knob1 can switch patches I am using Up and Down as extra stomp box buttons.

When editing Ctr1,2,3, Up, Down : You can pick "OD SOLO" or "Preamp SOLO". Amazingly these are sort of extra!. My "OD" para eq stays on, and Solo executes an overdrive or a very different sounding preamp, that doesnt turn my Preamp on off, even stacks with it when on.

So this is great in terms of even more fx options than seemingly "allowed". Leads to a question:

The OD Solo and Preamp Solo are seemingly separate from whatever I have set under regular OD, I can not atm find where I edit their effects however, where is that?

Both sound pretty decent as is, would just like adjustability if it exists.

Good exploring of the gt-1b. I haven't used those options, yet, so unable to comment on their editability. Im inspired to explore them myself now. Thanks for sharing.....

 

[LeonineAlpha]

I am also learning that the Preamp choice is the biggest deciding factor in any whitenoise vs sound qualities.

Just keeping "speaker original" on preamp, I have noticed a couple that stand out as extremes, at least in my rig (ymmv)

GK and Session: both of these come with noticeable noise but sparkling notes, with the gk sounding powerful and session clean. I have several pushbutton options on tap to tackle the noise. I have my patches with this saved with the Master eq set to dent the noise (a little trebble cut, and targeted (Q+) mid range cut)

B Man: This is a pretty great middleground. Little noise, but enhanced sounds. Here I only think about hisskill buttons with a solo pup J bass. Master flat eq.

360: Even with J bass pup solo virtually 0 whitenoise. However it sounds as if your tone was set really rolled off. If you do J bass pups on extreme settings u have killer strong tones, Jaco bridge, pseudo P bass neck.

Since the patches remember every setting for each thing (even the ones not being used or selected), I made some masters, where I have preprogrammed my "buzzkills" on tap for each position, like each of fx1/fx2/OD i set a parametric as I described above to be a bpf. each of fx1/fx2 also has a graphiceq available, with the 2.5k band turned way down (much hiss was here for certain preamps and biased j bass).

Now I just copy these masters when i want to start a new patch, so I never need to enter these values again. I can use any or none of them in every possible button spot.

 

[Jeremy Crockett]

Regarding the GT-1B and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2:

I plan to use the BOSS Tone Studio SOLELY for editing the effects patches on the multi-pedal. Should I unplug the USB from the Focusrite while I am doing this or is it fine to leave it attached to my desktop PC while I am editing the patches? My concern here is a possible conflict as both (I believe) will be listed as Output devices in Win 10.
EDIT: I currently am using the Focusrite as the Sound Card for my PC and for the mics on my drum kit. I am not using it as a DI box for the bass.

Thank you in advance.

 

[LeonineAlpha]

Can anyone suggest a website or free android ap that would plot a db/hz graph given a Parametric Eq Q value and Centre Frequency?

I want to get the most out of the eq, would like something I can easily do on my phone to visualize eq adjustments while practicing. Searched but get stuck in engineering rabbit holes, just dont feel like programming in the whole darn Sine-1 functions....

as has been pointed out, remember the OD/DS setting can also be a parametric Eq, so you can have up to 3 running (inc fx1,fx2), and each has 2 adjustable bands, those "low/high mids" can go anywhere you want despite name. Plus Master has 1 band "middle". So 7 bands baby!

So it would be great if this ap/site plotted how multiple parametrics interact....

 

[LeonineAlpha]

Be your own Boss...

Im not gonna bother quoting exact numbers, you will want to tweak to your rig, but heres some starting points that I found really cool and have been using

DOUBLE BASS
No its not going to sound exact, but it can sound really cool in the same kind of way
Technique: to make this work, you need to do one (or both is best) of
1) Carol Kayes style, stuff felt/cloth/sock/foam (or get a real mute wedge if you really dig this) into the bridge end of the strings, woven thru the strings or even just between the bridge pup and strings.
2) Thumb Pluck and Palm Mute

GT1B: Slowgear with a very low start time (like try 10 to start)
Defretter with lowered attack
Some Reverb, went with plate atm
Especially experiment with blending Elevels and Dlevels on any effects you use, try 50/50 and tweak

HEARTBREAKER
gonna be a while till I can smoothly do the three string power chord moves, but at least I have an inspiring close tone going while I practice.
PreAmp: Bassman with very high gain (like75-100) to simulate the overdriven tube amp in the Leslie.
Tremello: You will want to try Rotary (duh) but, its got no blend option, whereas Tremelo does. Anything else, like in reverb/delay do the trick for someone?
I actually put my Jazz Bass in Series mode, but it was cool with regular options also, tone rolled quite a bit

Tone Modify: RESOnators 1,2,3
way back in the thread someone linked this (old) GT8 commentary guide, some of it still helps with the GT1B, Ill see if I can link it later.
ColesNotesVersion (aprox from memory):
Reso1: 100hz (resonant cab/speaker)
Reso2: 80-90hz fender type
Reso3: 160hz Celestion
The ToneModify FX(1/2) must be placed immediately after preamp in fx chain.
To start, putting Effect and Resonance up just a little (like 60). You may also like to tweak the low down just a little (-10). Then play around.
The belief of the guides was that this fx really makes for a true cab sim.
IMO especailly headphones it can make your tone fat. IMO just like leaving the speaker option on inside the preamp, outloud it can result in bad resonance or uneven frequencies at high volumes, but used subtly it can still be a plus to getting a tone. maybe good for frfr, di?

Acoustic 360!!!?
John Paul Jones and Jacco style, with Jazz bass this is awesomely weird and cool, in headphones or at low volume. Any attempt to crank up and my rig just becomes a wreck of low mid spikes. Which is not surprising given the bizarre nature of the amp.
So I want to know if anyone has been able to get this out loud and proud (without a monster Vega 18 rearfiring in a W bin that is as heavy as a VW)?

 

[BEADist]

Tone Modify: RESOnators 1,2,3
way back in the thread someone linked this (old) GT8 commentary guide, some of it still helps with the GT1B.

Yes, very interesting stuff in here:

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[Guidobass]

How is the tracking when using a 5 string?

 

[LeonineAlpha]

I have mostly avoided tracking tbh, Pitch Shifter and/or Overtone does the same (very simmilar) effect as Harmonizer, but with no worries about changing keys or tracking and your free to play dyads, chords, or be sloppy.

Pitch Shifter is super usefull (dont feel like retuning? Keys a flat or sharp, but you want your easy open octives +/-1. occasional drop D drop A note use a pedal and -2 and E100/D0, with a blend of E/D levels you can set it +7 and play powerchords on every note) imo it doesnt sound too synthy till u get a few steps out.

It will sound very synth and busy, but you can stack Pitch Shifter and Overtone and get multiOctive powerchords... 6 notes for one if they are both on E and D, now your a whole string section (as played by a hockey rink organ...).

I have assigned a knob to vary pitch shift degree, and keep in mind up or down can be an fx on/off stomp.

Ive not really played with all the Synth sounds, which is where that question needs an answer...

Tracking on 5 string anyone?

 

[Sternodox]

Just ordered a GT-1B. I had a Boss BE-5B about a million years ago and I loved it. Eventually wore it out onstage. This is gonna be fun!

 

[greenscharlie]

has anyone compared the Gt-1B with a real Big Muff Fuzz ?
Can the digital version from Boss keep up with the Ehx Big Muff Fuzz ?
Or would it be better to buy the Electro harmonics Big Muff Fuzz pedal as an extra ?

 

[krabapple]

So much of this thread seems to be about other pedals , or adding other pedals in front or back of the GT1B, or using the GT1B as a guitar pedal, or why I adored and then gave up the GT1B, or god-level manipulations for gods are already totally versed in programming this thing...i.e., less actual basic step by step newbie 'how to' than I was hoping (there is some of that, thanks). The provided print user manual is garbage, and the downloadable Parameter Guide PDF goes warp 10 to the complexity galaxy. I've got them both, and installed the Tone Control Center.


Anyway, my simple dumb questions

1) there is no 'clean/empty/bypass' user preset provided, even though one is indicated in the print manual graphics.. On my pedal U01 is the same as P01 which is already a 'designed' preset. (I forget what it's called.) So for a clean/empty preset, or to craft a new preset, I should 'wipe' U01. How to do that?

2) anyone tried the GT1B in conjunction with a Sansamp Bass DI for recording? Or is that superfluous?

All I really wanna do with this thing for now is set a basic 'sound' for the whole song (something sounding sorta like the Passive to Active preset), then be able to add an OD+flanger on top of that for a section, then turn that off for awhile, then turn on a single-echo delay for one section, then turn that off, and then turn on a different more vicious OD for a section near the finale. Oh, and I'd like to record a clean parallel line out too in case my recording/mix engineer hates all this 'flavor' I've added to the signal and wants to do it himself.

Is that too much to ask?

This is for recording, not gigging. Direct, no amps/cabs/mics.

 

[Zoot H Rollo]

getting the GT-1B to use with my new Katana 210

mostly recording - but live as well