Been waiting for this. I've used the GT-1 for my guitar and it's awesome. Now Boss got a bassversion of this tiny monster multieffect. God is good
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Boss GT-1B finally here
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Quality beyond classes to all base players
The GT - 1B is a multi - effecter for the base which condenses the Flagship - class effect engine which realizes high - quality and versatile sound making in a light and compact casing. Amps that were polished by the evolving COSM technology and a wide range of effects using vintage to the state-of-the-art proprietary technology MDP. Everyone can easily carry professional level sounds from everything from practice at home to street, studio, stage. In addition to a simple and intuitive operation, "EASY SELECT" which enables you to quickly select the sound, and "EASY EDIT" function which allows you to easily edit the sound. Furthermore, if you access BOSS TONE CENTRAL , you can download a wide variety of immediate fight patches set up by professional bassist for free. It is one for an active bass player that has both high-grade sound quality and features, but with both ease of use and portability.
Equipped with state-of-the-art, highest peak sound engine tuned exclusively for the base
The GT-1B is equipped with a flagship class sound engine tightly tailored to the base. From its light and small cabinet we realize a sound of high quality that I can not imagine. Preamplifier with wide range and density has newly upgraded popular bass amp as well as high-end model GT-10B amp type that was also updated and loaded, It is possible to make it in. In addition, it is equipped with state-of-the-art proprietary technology MDP, premium effects that can bring out the characteristics and responses of instruments to the utmost, and a lot of variety effects. In addition to modulation, delay, reverb, it is widely available including Graphic EQ and T-Wah popular with bassists, Harmonist, Bass Synth which can have a strong impact when playing solo, Defretter recalling the sound of fretless bass. In addition, it has a phrase loop function which is useful for practice and improvisation performance, and even during composition.
Lightweight slim multi-effect perfect for active acting groups
The GT - 1B achieves weight saving and miniaturization that are impossible to imagine from the class. The robustness of the BOSS products that have been trusted at many professional sites remains unchanged, so you can take it anywhere with peace of mind. It is designed to be edgeless with rounded edges so that it can be smoothly taken out and inserted into the base soft case, and it is becoming difficult to keep scratches on always with the base. Power supply is a two power supply system that can be used with AC adapter and AA batteries that can handle various situations. In the case of 4 alkaline AA batteries, it can be used continuously for about 7 hours, and it works well in places where it is difficult to secure power supply such as street.
Free download of the forefront professional tone and famous songs of longing for you
From the sound library library BOSS TONE CENTRAL, you can easily download a wide variety of professional and quality patches created by top bassists all over the world, and the sounds used in famous classics at no charge. Direct access to BOSS TONE CENTRAL is possible when connecting to the Internet using the dedicated software BOSS TONE STUDIO. Easily download the latest additional sounds, graphically fine-tune the sounds, replace and manage the patches, and perform a series of flows all in one software.
Sophisticated operability connecting imagination and sound with the shortest distance
The user interface of the GT - 1B is simple, centered around three foot switches. Equipped with a CTL switch that can assign any function, such as two foot switches that switch patches, ON / OFF of tap tempo and booster, it is designed so that basic operation can be easily done. Also, you can use the EASY SELECT function to locate the patch from the genre of the song, the amount of distortion, and the effect, you can quickly recall your favorite patch from among a variety of rich tone colors. Direct on / off of each effect and buttons which can access details are arranged on the panel, so you can easily check and adjust the sound. Furthermore, if you use the EASY EDIT function, you can intuitively adjust the sound from the image of the sound, so you can quickly create the sound you want without having to edit each parameter one by one.
Enhanced extensions to expand new possibilities according to usage
The GT - 1B has two external footswitch, or an external connection terminal to which one additional expression pedal can be connected, so you can control the parameters and ON / OFF of the effect in real time with your feet. Moreover, it is possible to assign various functions to the main body knob, foot switch, external controller, and to customize the operation finely according to usage. Recording to the PC and linking with BOSS TONE STUDIO are possible by connecting USB terminal and PC
Quality beyond classes to all base players
The GT - 1B is a multi - effecter for the base which condenses the Flagship - class effect engine which realizes high - quality and versatile sound making in a light and compact casing. Amps that were polished by the evolving COSM technology and a wide range of effects using vintage to the state-of-the-art proprietary technology MDP. Everyone can easily carry professional level sounds from everything from practice at home to street, studio, stage. In addition to a simple and intuitive operation, "EASY SELECT" which enables you to quickly select the sound, and "EASY EDIT" function which allows you to easily edit the sound. Furthermore, if you access BOSS TONE CENTRAL , you can download a wide variety of immediate fight patches set up by professional bassist for free. It is one for an active bass player that has both high-grade sound quality and features, but with both ease of use and portability.
- Condensed into a light and compact body with BOSS flagship level sound engine tuned for bass
- State-of-the-art proprietary technology Including effect using MDP, high-quality base effect / amplifier installed
- Edgeless design of security that is hard to hurt cases and instruments even when carrying in base soft case ·
- It can drive about 7 hours with 4 alkaline AA batteries, and it works well on street
- Download instant fighting pro sound from BOSS TONE CENTRAL (Scheduled to be published in September 2017 editor)
- EASY SELECT which can search patch tone from music genre etc, EASY EDIT which can intuitively adjust tone
- Enhanced extensibility such as external control, assign function, USB connection
Equipped with state-of-the-art, highest peak sound engine tuned exclusively for the base
The GT-1B is equipped with a flagship class sound engine tightly tailored to the base. From its light and small cabinet we realize a sound of high quality that I can not imagine. Preamplifier with wide range and density has newly upgraded popular bass amp as well as high-end model GT-10B amp type that was also updated and loaded, It is possible to make it in. In addition, it is equipped with state-of-the-art proprietary technology MDP, premium effects that can bring out the characteristics and responses of instruments to the utmost, and a lot of variety effects. In addition to modulation, delay, reverb, it is widely available including Graphic EQ and T-Wah popular with bassists, Harmonist, Bass Synth which can have a strong impact when playing solo, Defretter recalling the sound of fretless bass. In addition, it has a phrase loop function which is useful for practice and improvisation performance, and even during composition.
Lightweight slim multi-effect perfect for active acting groups
The GT - 1B achieves weight saving and miniaturization that are impossible to imagine from the class. The robustness of the BOSS products that have been trusted at many professional sites remains unchanged, so you can take it anywhere with peace of mind. It is designed to be edgeless with rounded edges so that it can be smoothly taken out and inserted into the base soft case, and it is becoming difficult to keep scratches on always with the base. Power supply is a two power supply system that can be used with AC adapter and AA batteries that can handle various situations. In the case of 4 alkaline AA batteries, it can be used continuously for about 7 hours, and it works well in places where it is difficult to secure power supply such as street.
Free download of the forefront professional tone and famous songs of longing for you
From the sound library library BOSS TONE CENTRAL, you can easily download a wide variety of professional and quality patches created by top bassists all over the world, and the sounds used in famous classics at no charge. Direct access to BOSS TONE CENTRAL is possible when connecting to the Internet using the dedicated software BOSS TONE STUDIO. Easily download the latest additional sounds, graphically fine-tune the sounds, replace and manage the patches, and perform a series of flows all in one software.
Sophisticated operability connecting imagination and sound with the shortest distance
The user interface of the GT - 1B is simple, centered around three foot switches. Equipped with a CTL switch that can assign any function, such as two foot switches that switch patches, ON / OFF of tap tempo and booster, it is designed so that basic operation can be easily done. Also, you can use the EASY SELECT function to locate the patch from the genre of the song, the amount of distortion, and the effect, you can quickly recall your favorite patch from among a variety of rich tone colors. Direct on / off of each effect and buttons which can access details are arranged on the panel, so you can easily check and adjust the sound. Furthermore, if you use the EASY EDIT function, you can intuitively adjust the sound from the image of the sound, so you can quickly create the sound you want without having to edit each parameter one by one.
Enhanced extensions to expand new possibilities according to usage
The GT - 1B has two external footswitch, or an external connection terminal to which one additional expression pedal can be connected, so you can control the parameters and ON / OFF of the effect in real time with your feet. Moreover, it is possible to assign various functions to the main body knob, foot switch, external controller, and to customize the operation finely according to usage. Recording to the PC and linking with BOSS TONE STUDIO are possible by connecting USB terminal and PC
It's kind of sad how using the wah makes the entire pedal wobble (0:40 in the first video). The demos sound ok but I'd like to hear it in the mix
I can see why. I have to find out more about ms3.
I think the gt-1 sounds amazing on my guitar and if this bassversion is half as good. But then again on my guitar I use more effects.
It got aux in and phones out for home practice. That alone is worth a lot to me.
Yeah I already have a pedal board with a Preamp and Cabsim if I didn't the choice would be harder.
I agree that it should and passed the feedback on to the UK Boss rep via facebook, so maybe the next bass product its too late now.
Just looking through the parameter list and there a couple of nice things there.
Bass guitar simulator - makes a passive sounds active and vice versa, or humbucker to single coil or acoustic etc. Could be useful - may be able to get a pseudo J sound out of a P or P out of a J?
Master EQ. Not something you usually see on multi's at this price point, but very useful.
They seem to have focussed on what bass players normally use, rather than filling with tons of delays and reverbs... which is nice.
Bass guitar simulator - makes a passive sounds active and vice versa, or humbucker to single coil or acoustic etc. Could be useful - may be able to get a pseudo J sound out of a P or P out of a J?
Master EQ. Not something you usually see on multi's at this price point, but very useful.
They seem to have focussed on what bass players normally use, rather than filling with tons of delays and reverbs... which is nice.
Is there a published owners manual on this thing yet? [edit: the manual is actual up and available via the BOSS GT-1B web page - support tab.]
Generally, Boss/Roland is always excellent for providing a wide choice of parameters and the ability to have more advanced control of multiple parameters. Their editor (for the GT-1) is also very slick. Boss does a lot "right" under the hood IMO, in terms of a broad set of features. +1
Boss writes:
Where I see the problem - for live users looking for an all-in-one for live use - is with the tap-dance you'll be doing to switch modes, tune, etc. such as was the case with the popular Zoom B3 (though the B3 was far more limited with only 3 fx slots).
Also, Boss has followed suit in NOT supplying an XLR. I'm sure we shall hear the continued groans, and though I personally would rather have an XLR than not, I can see where some users are going to be aggravated by this. Ditto for no traditional MIDI I/O, which would have been a GREAT addition since you can usually do a lot of things with these Boss pedals using an external MIDI controller of some sort (mini) to make up for some of the live footswitch shortcomings. An FX LOOP would also be nice, but again, things aren't trending that way in the sub $200 US multi-fx pedal market.
A few other things I'm curious about: 1) speed/lag when changing patches; 2) echo/reverb "tails" spillover between patches; 3) is the order and routing scheme fixed, or are there settings for parallel routing? If you CAN do some sort of serial/parallel combinations, that's a HUGE win IMO.
All this factored in, it's definitely a neat little pedal and I may consider it as a complimentary flavor to my existing stuff. Need a round of sell-off methinks. I'm such a sucker for small format multi-fx! LOL
Generally, Boss/Roland is always excellent for providing a wide choice of parameters and the ability to have more advanced control of multiple parameters. Their editor (for the GT-1) is also very slick. Boss does a lot "right" under the hood IMO, in terms of a broad set of features. +1
Boss writes:
- Flagship-class BOSS sound engine specially tuned for bass"
Where I see the problem - for live users looking for an all-in-one for live use - is with the tap-dance you'll be doing to switch modes, tune, etc. such as was the case with the popular Zoom B3 (though the B3 was far more limited with only 3 fx slots).
Also, Boss has followed suit in NOT supplying an XLR. I'm sure we shall hear the continued groans, and though I personally would rather have an XLR than not, I can see where some users are going to be aggravated by this. Ditto for no traditional MIDI I/O, which would have been a GREAT addition since you can usually do a lot of things with these Boss pedals using an external MIDI controller of some sort (mini) to make up for some of the live footswitch shortcomings. An FX LOOP would also be nice, but again, things aren't trending that way in the sub $200 US multi-fx pedal market.
A few other things I'm curious about: 1) speed/lag when changing patches; 2) echo/reverb "tails" spillover between patches; 3) is the order and routing scheme fixed, or are there settings for parallel routing? If you CAN do some sort of serial/parallel combinations, that's a HUGE win IMO.
All this factored in, it's definitely a neat little pedal and I may consider it as a complimentary flavor to my existing stuff. Need a round of sell-off methinks. I'm such a sucker for small format multi-fx! LOL
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Except you can add external footswitches, meaning you could have 2 buttons for switching patches, 3 total switches to activate/deactivate effects, and the expression pedal. This puts it closer to the G3Xn in terms of live usability.
It looks pretty good to me.
Yes, of course, but then it's no longer an "all-in-one" if you need to add switches to make it comparable to a pedal that is already, truly, all-in-one. Preference, and nitpicking on my part, really. Not a big deal.
I think this is a "you say potato" situation. If I want an expression pedal with the Zoom, I have to buy it. If I want to switch patches with the BOSS, I have to buy it. I have to buy a DI with both.
Screw it, I'm sticking with pedals.
Yes, we're quibbling over wording here. The B3, to me, was already an all-in-one. It was just an all-in-one that was incredibly obnoxious to use live. The GT-1B, similarly, is definitely an all-in-one, IMO. It's just an all-in-one that doesn't have as many switches out of the box as a different all-in-one.
By your reasoning, a Helix owner would (could) look at the G3xn and say "that's not an all-in-one, the Helix is an all-in-one!" Not only does it not come with the same number of footswitches, you can't add on enough to even get close, right? Heck, you could even compare the G3s to G5s and say the same thing.
Regardless, whether you want to call it an all-in-one or not, all I'm saying it's a big step up from the B3's UI. IMO, of course. Based off of what little I've seen.
Would also prefer a bigger screen. Tinymicrosmall screen. Not easy to do adjustments in playing situations, so have to do this before playing with the band. Thats a big thing for me , coz of my eyes i need glasset, and why i'm not all in on multieffects.
If we're comparing pedals within the same price point, level of quality, footprint, and functionality (at least in terms of switching), then there is not much that a Helix, Helix LT, AX8, FX8, or Atomic Amplifire 12 would have in common with the G3n, G3xn, B3n, or BOSS GT-1B. The comparisons pretty much begin and end with the notion that they are all multi-fx modelers, but that's about it. However, you certainly could compare the Amplifire original 3 button with the GT-1 or ZOOM G3n, at least in terms of footprint and function. Price and external interface capabilities would be the big differentiators (leaving out subjective quality of sounds).
Can we just agree that, as a stock item, the footswitching on the GT-1B may be cumbersome for some users to get along with?
Can we just agree that, as a stock item, the footswitching on the GT-1B may be cumbersome for some users to get along with?
That's great news,
I'm just looking for a floor multi FX for bass and thinking of buying a used GT-100.
Could this little unit be a better choice? Price difference is irrelevant.
I'm mainly looking for nice ODs, fuzz and some other fx like delays/flange/chorus. And of course a dual FX chain with dual amp sims.
I'm just looking for a floor multi FX for bass and thinking of buying a used GT-100.
Could this little unit be a better choice? Price difference is irrelevant.
I'm mainly looking for nice ODs, fuzz and some other fx like delays/flange/chorus. And of course a dual FX chain with dual amp sims.
