Boss Gt-1 Review
Mertay
Dec 11 2016, 03:54 PM
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My quick GT-1 review;

Hardware/software; Was better than expected, feels great and durable + easy to navigate (didn't need to dig deep in the manual when adjusting from the unit). The software is also great, when working as a soundcard just fire the tone studio and open any website/mp3 etc. player and start jamming right away (no DAW needed).

FX button effects; Didn't notice any digital distortion or harshness with any effects, still sounds processor-like as expected but very workable (much better when connected to an amp).

Pedal fx; Impressed, wahwah's sound very good.

OD/DS; Most are very good, specially boss based pedals. Stuff like tubescreamer, RAT aren't really there and needs a bit too much work to adjust compared if you're familiar with the analog pedals.

Preamps; Worst side of the unit, I didn't use analyze software but pretty sure they breakup the same only eq and gain range responce is different from model to model. Aside 1-2 of them (like the recto), they don't sound any bigger than the pedals as should've been like in analog world. I mostly prefered a clean-to-slight breakup setting from the amp and used driven pedals when needed. The cab.s were as expected since not ir's...overall I'll just say they work but don't expect more (probably with a soft clipping saturation effect on the main output menu could make them sound much better, wish boss would have added something like that...)

Delay/Reverb; Delays are ok, no complaints (or praises) and the terra covers a lot of ground when needed (on the reverb section there is a second delay option if double delay is needed). The reverbs though has to be dialed in pretty extreme if someone wants the effect to be obvious to the listener.

Main output; When "small amp" option is selected, it sounded pretty good with a small blackstar idcore amp.

There is also output eq'ing for every patch, after a lot of play time with the unit my opinion is its best to keep the output option "line" for both computer and bigger amps and try to get the balance from the fx. If you start with decreased mid.s/increased bass etc. (like you would with a Mesa Mark V for example) most of the time the result gets harsh/bassy while adjusting.

Again though not analyzed, it feels like there's always a C type filter going on with the unit. In other words, its as if an engineer eq'd your dry sound for a mix. Don't try battling it when adjusting (specially listening the unit solo), this actually helps when played in a band or over backing tracks. Great idea for beginners but I wish they left a bit more room for the experienced users...

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- Mertay   Boss Gt-1 Review   Dec 11 2016, 03:54 PM
- - Todd Simpson   Great review! I agree all the way on the tones...   Dec 11 2016, 06:36 PM
- - Mertay   Hey Todd, First thanks for the responce and the a...   Dec 11 2016, 10:05 PM
|- - Todd Simpson   Yeah, it's a starter unit for sure But it...   Dec 11 2016, 10:16 PM
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- - Phil66   Is the review of the Boss GT001 or the GT1?? Todd...   Dec 11 2016, 10:24 PM
|- - Mertay   QUOTE (Phil66 @ Dec 11 2016, 09:24 PM) .....   Dec 11 2016, 10:40 PM
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- - Phil66   I thought so. Todd's video is for the GT001 th...   Dec 11 2016, 11:12 PM
|- - Todd Simpson   my bad! Fixed that GT1 vid and a GT1 vs GT100...   Dec 12 2016, 03:46 AM
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- - Fran   Great! I missed gear reviews   Dec 12 2016, 12:18 PM
- - Mertay   On various forums few has started to sell their un...   Dec 14 2016, 09:03 PM
|- - Todd Simpson   True But for about $300 or less you can get ...   Dec 22 2016, 02:44 AM
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- - Fran   Though I'd add this one to the wiki https://...   Dec 18 2016, 05:43 PM
|- - Mertay   QUOTE (Fran @ Dec 18 2016, 04:43 PM) Thou...   Dec 19 2016, 07:52 PM
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- - Fran   QUOTE (Mertay @ Dec 19 2016, 08:52 PM) By...   Dec 26 2016, 11:24 PM
|- - Todd Simpson   Well said!! I often notice the same thing,...   Dec 27 2016, 04:31 AM
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- - Mertay   Update; Visited my friend again and asked about ...   Aug 27 2017, 10:01 PM
|- - Todd Simpson   GREAT call on the PRE EQ!! IMHO it's c...   Aug 28 2017, 02:41 AM
|- - Mertay   QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Aug 28 2017, 01:41 ...   Aug 28 2017, 11:59 AM
|- - Todd Simpson   I just suggested the GT1 to another GMCer looking ...   Aug 29 2017, 04:11 AM
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