Boss GT-100 Amp Effects Processor

I am pretty much a novice when it comes to effects pedals. I am an acoustic guitarist/singer, and pretty good at that, and I was pretty much overwhelmed when I unpacked the Boss GT-100, but I followed the easy to follow manual, and I was up and running in no time. I'm a girl, and I have no knowledge of effects for electric guitars; however, I am learning fast how to utilize the patches in this unit. The only thing I wish it had added was some actual songs that you can use with certain patches. A page in the manual would have been really helpful. So here I am trying to match patches to songs I know, and it's taking a lot of time for a novice like me; but I am actually catching on, and I even have found a few patches for some of the songs I know. I imagine more ... MoreI am pretty much a novice when it comes to effects pedals. I am an acoustic guitarist/singer, and pretty good at that, and I was pretty much overwhelmed when I unpacked the Boss GT-100, but I followed the easy to follow manual, and I was up and running in no time. I'm a girl, and I have no knowledge of effects for electric guitars; however, I am learning fast how to utilize the patches in this unit. The only thing I wish it had added was some actual songs that you can use with certain patches. A page in the manual would have been really helpful. So here I am trying to match patches to songs I know, and it's taking a lot of time for a novice like me; but I am actually catching on, and I even have found a few patches for some of the songs I know. I imagine more seasoned electric guitar players have an easier time of it. As for me, I love it. I am actually at the point where I am going to download a few patches made for this unit. For someone, a novice, that has had it for only two weeks, that should tell you how easy this unit is to use.

After using an HD500x for a couple of years, I finally bought the unit that I had wanted in the first place, but been talked out of by a (justifiably) enthusiastic Line 6 fan in my circle of musical collaborators.The choice between that and the GT-100 is largely a matter of subjective taste. Neither is , of course, the very latest technology , yet both can yield impressive results. I have to say, though, that the Boss unit is immediately more to my liking.I will continue to use the Line 6 unit, of course, which is claimed by fans to model branded amps and effects more accurately, and gives very fine control over every sound parameter I can imagine.However, to my ears (playing through a very basic Fender Blues Jr.) the Boss sounds more open and natural. It has ... MoreAfter using an HD500x for a couple of years, I finally bought the unit that I had wanted in the first place, but been talked out of by a (justifiably) enthusiastic Line 6 fan in my circle of musical collaborators.The choice between that and the GT-100 is largely a matter of subjective taste. Neither is , of course, the very latest technology , yet both can yield impressive results. I have to say, though, that the Boss unit is immediately more to my liking.I will continue to use the Line 6 unit, of course, which is claimed by fans to model branded amps and effects more accurately, and gives very fine control over every sound parameter I can imagine.However, to my ears (playing through a very basic Fender Blues Jr.) the Boss sounds more open and natural. It has many more preset patches that I would personally be comfortable using out-of-the-box. And for when I do need to edit a patch, I find the interface clearer and more intuitive.

I was a Digitech RP500 user and to me that multi was so easy to set up. I sold that RP and switched to Boss GT10 to see what's the fuzz about it. I was not impressed at all. Then I met a guitarist online and he was selling his Boss GT100. We both agreed on a trade plus cash deal and so I got the GT100. As soon as I bring it home and tested, i can little agree the sound of the GT100 was warm than the GT10. But as days and months go by and try using I noticed a typical "high mid ish" of the GT100 like the Boss GT10. By the way, I'm using the GT100 directly plugged to my amp's input. Just few days ago I was looking for a reference info how to reset the GT100's preset of the few patches that I modified. I incidentally got into a forum about GT100 and it was mentioned ... MoreI was a Digitech RP500 user and to me that multi was so easy to set up. I sold that RP and switched to Boss GT10 to see what's the fuzz about it. I was not impressed at all. Then I met a guitarist online and he was selling his Boss GT100. We both agreed on a trade plus cash deal and so I got the GT100. As soon as I bring it home and tested, i can little agree the sound of the GT100 was warm than the GT10. But as days and months go by and try using I noticed a typical "high mid ish" of the GT100 like the Boss GT10. By the way, I'm using the GT100 directly plugged to my amp's input. Just few days ago I was looking for a reference info how to reset the GT100's preset of the few patches that I modified. I incidentally got into a forum about GT100 and it was mentioned there about adjusting the input level of the GT100 global setting. They said if you have a humbucking pickup the input level should -7db below. But if you have a weak single coil pickups then used -7db up. I'm using a Fender Mexico black top that I put an SD TB4 on the bridge and 2 Dimarzio 61 on neck and middle. To my suprise the -7db is already hot yet controlled sound no more clippy sound. But the -6db is what I really like. All the effect from distortions to modulations, reverbs now sound warm and less digital to somewhat organic.That's how my has perceived. Also take note of the high mid Q on the global setting. Default is 800 Hz. I backed it down to 500 Hz to lessen the high mids. Try it and thank those people who share this info on the web.