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BOSS Introduces the New GT-100 Amp Effects Processor

Los Angeles, CA (Jan 19, 2012) — BOSS introduces the GT-100 Amp Effects Processor, the latest addition to the GT-series lineup of floor-based multi-effects units for guitarists. Driven by a powerful new BOSS DSP engine, the GT-100 is the most advanced GT ever, loaded with newly developed, ultra-responsive COSM amps, updated effects with enhanced real-time control options, dual displays for easy sound programming, and more.

BOSS has completely remodeled all of the COSM amps in the GT-100. Reaching far beyond conventional vintage amp modeling, the GT-100 includes a host of all-new amps that deliver amazingly transparent clean tones to ultra-high gain modern sounds and everything in between.

At the core of the GT-100 is BOSS’ new proprietary DSP chip, a blazing-fast processor that provides unparalleled muscle for COSM amps and effects. Thanks to this powerful new chip, the GT-100’s COSM amps sound better than ever before, with a dynamic touch and response that truly captures the feel and expressiveness of the world’s finest tube-based amplifiers.

The GT-100 is also a powerful multi-effects processor packed with a huge array of effects, including overdrives, distortions, delays, pitch shifters, modulation, reverb, and many more. The newly developed ACCEL pedal lets players creative explosive effects in live performance by adjusting multiple effects parameters in real time with one simple foot press.

The GT-100’s user interface has been completely redesigned as well, offering easy, intuitive operation that greatly improves on previous designs. Dual displays make navigation simple while programming tones, with intuitive parameter adjustment via easy-to-grab knobs. The GT-100 also includes the acclaimed EZ TONE, which gives everyone from beginners to pros the ability to dial up world-class tones with just a few tweaks. AMP CUSTOMIZE and OD/DS CUSTOMIZE functions, which enable to create original amps and OD/DS, are newly added to EZ TONE.

Housed in a road-tested, all-metal GT chassis with a sleek black finish, the GT-100 is ready for action on stage and in the studio. Eight onboard foot switches provide control over patch selection, as well as immediate access to the built-in Phrase Looper and ACCEL functions. The integrated heavy-duty expression pedal offers foot control over volume, wah, pitch effects, and more. Additionally, the new quick-access Manual mode instantly transforms the GT-100 from a patch-based multi-effects unit to a pedalboard full of stomps with individual on/off control.

The GT-100 will be available in February 2012.

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jaml
on 08/29/2012 		I am also eying for a GT 100 effects processor, hopefully to purchase this week. That is why I am running through all your comments and suggestions. Thanks
w. Miller
on 07/20/2012 		Being an owner of the AxE-FX and the Kemper Profiling amp I was quite surprised at the tones I could get out of the gt-100 just as good as units costing 4x the money. Last Boss all in one I used was The boss pro Rackmount and I sent it back. This GT-100 has tone ,punch,clarity and its fat. They finally did it. It feels like an Amp. No Kidding
JC
on 04/12/2012 		GT-100 is great and easy to dial in your sound.
I had the GT-10. The GT-100 is much easier so you don't have to buy peoples patches.
Mike Phantom
on 04/10/2012 		I used the 6, then the 10, now I have my sights set on the 100. I'm shocked that so many people are knocking the tone of this unit (as well as earlier GT's). I've recorded CD's and have played in tons of situations and people always compliment my tone. Yeah, I had to work at it and carve out "my" sound from the amp models, but I don't see the problem when someone says, "I can't make my GT sound exactly like Comfortably Numb." Why would you want that? Make your own tone. IMO, both the 6 and the 10 worked great whether it was recorded live, on stage direct into the PA or mic'ed on stage through a flat response amplifier.
Lauren
on 04/09/2012 		Like one of the other post, I have a lot of experience with Boss products. I started using and still have some of their original individual stomp boxes from the 80's, then moved to the GT-3, GT-10 and the GR-55 Guitar Synth. The GT-100 seems to be a scaled down version of the GT-10. The GT-100 is less versatile than the GT-10 as far as editing parameters. I prefer having the Sub EQ's so I can better tailor my sound and the 2 assignable CTL switches, Also features like the dynamic channel switching in the GT-10 are not present in the GT-100 ( unless I missed it. ) which is a big deal for me. Because I play wireless, I'm not tied to my pedal, so when I'm across the stag and want to take a solo, I just turn up louder and the GT-10 automatically switches to my solo channel complete with class A amp and different effects from my clean channel, then back to my rhythm channel when I turn down. I love Boss pedals but I'm passing on the GT-100 in favor of the flexibility of my GT-10.
James Limborg
on 04/07/2012 		Jbones, That holds true for all guitar effects processors; Read my post below regarding how that problem could be resolved. I started making patches for the BOSS GT-10 in July of 2010; It has been almost 2 years now and I only have 160 patches for the BOSS GT-10; It takes me 4 to 30+ hours to make 1 patch; It's a very time consuming process to copy guitar sounds well. I use a 64-band spectrum analyzer to help me copy guitar sounds for the BOSS GT-10; Without the 64-band spectrum analyzer I would not be able to copy guitar sounds nearly as well. It would be great if someday there was a guitar effects processor that had 1000's of awesome sounding patches that sounded nearly identical to popular/famous bands songs from their studio recorded albums. The ONLY way to succeed is for new guitar effects processors to include all of the same effects and parameters as the older guitar effects processors had and making sure when the patches are transferred they sound 100% the same. That way the process of making awesome sounding patches doesn’t have to start over and over every time a new guitar effects processor is released. People can relate to guitar sounds from famous songs much easier than to 100% original factory sounds as well; A person will have an idea of what sound they want (Example: Eddie Van Halen sound, Stevie Ray Vaughan sound, etc.) and start from those artists patches to create their own patches from. No matter what guitar effects processor you buy, it will ALWAYS come down to wanting awesome sounding patches. I have decided to keep making BOSS GT-10 patches vs. starting all over making patches for new guitar effects processors. I personally like the BOSS GT-10 better than the BOSS GT-100 because the BOSS GT-10 has all the individual buttons for each of the effects (Compression, Preamps, EQ, FX1, FX2, Chorus, Delay, Reverb) letting me instantly see what effects are on/off and edit the effect I want.
Jbones
on 04/04/2012 		I got my gt 100 the other day and went thru the presets and was feeling sick to my stomach for shelling out $549 for this thing. But I did not buy this pedal for amp modeling I purchased it to create my own tone and let me tell you this is where the gt 100 shines. I have been able to create some amazing presets of my own. Bottom line for the gt 100 if you want amp modeling presets then this is not the pedal for you. But if you want to create your own signature tone then this is the tool to do it and not have to be connected to a computer to do so..
James Limborg
on 04/02/2012 		The BOSS GT-100 is an excellent guitar effects processor, but I prefer the BOSS GT-10 because it has all of the effect buttons (Compressor, Preamps, EQ, FX1, FX2, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, etc.) right on the front of the unit so I can instantly see what effects are on/off, and I can instantly select the effect I want to edit. I also prefer having the CTRL1 and CTRL2 pedals on the BOSS GT-10 vs. the Loop and Accel pedals on the BOSS GT-100. Most of the effects (including the Graphic and Parametric EQ's) appear to be the same in the BOSS GT-100 as in the BOSS GT-10 as well; I was hoping for a 16/32/64/128-band Graphic EQ and a Parametric EQ that would allow me to adjust at least 20 or more individual frequencies (at 100Hz increments; rather than skipping every 1000Hz or so). The BOSS GT-100 does not have all of the same amp types and so if a person transfers BOSS GT-10 patches into the BOSS GT-100 the patches will not sound the same; I highly recommend that Manufacturers who make guitar effect processors include all of the same effects (and parameters) in the new/future guitar effect processors as the older units had; By doing so awesome guitar sounds (called patches) will be able to be transferred onto the new units and years from now there will be thousands of awesome sounding patches that can be used in old and new guitar effect processors. It always comes down to a person wanting great sounds (called patches); And if a Manufacturer does not include all of the same effects (and parameters) as the older units, then all the awesome guitar sounds (called patches) become useless in the newer guitar effects processors; and the process of making great sounding patches starts all over again! So it is very important that guitar effect processor Manufacturers include all of the same effect (and parameters) from the older units into the newer units and make sure when the patches are transferred they sound 100% (not 99%) the same! Please visit my BOSS GT-10 Patches by Jame
dnyiri
on 03/29/2012 		I just received the Gt-100 a few days ago. I have previously owned the Gt-10 and the Gt-8 before that. The GT-100 is a definite improvement over the Gt-10. It simply sounds more natural tube like sound. Let me say that the GT-10 I used for the last 2 years sounded good, very good. But, the Gt-100 goes a step further. I can get a purer more tube like tone that seems to breathe and have a more 3 dimensional sound. Everything about the tone is better. Even at the heaviest settings, I can play a chord and hear every note. It is more responsive to my picking style. The attack, harmonics and sustain are all improved. The sound is more musical in every way. Also, the effects have been improved. The Chorus is sweeter sounding, the compressor is quieter and better sounding, etc.
Dean
on 03/25/2012 		I have used the GT line for years. Boss is NOT playing "catch-up" as mentioned in one of the comments. I have tried all the floor units and I find the GT series the best sounding on stage. We are not talking studio. For stage, it has a sound that is simply more musical with a live band. Anyone who comments about the tone but has never owned the product is misleading consumers. I am not a tube purist. Times are changing and I do not care in the least if the tone from the GT series is exactly the same as a specific tube amp. I just want great usable tone that can be easily adjusted on stage and the GT series pulls through every time. I get compliments everywhere I play. I can set up my entire rig in 3 minutes direct to the Pa system with no mics, no feedback, no hassles. I will put my "stage" tone up against anyone and in a live setting without any shame. People need to get off their high vintage purist horses and move into the 21st century and give modern technology a chance. If you never tried the Boss GT pedals, Line HD pedals or simular product, you are simply missing out.



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