The Forgotten Modeler? The Boss GX100

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  • @MartynEllis-fz9wi
    @MartynEllis-fz9wi Місяць тому +13

    For the money, the GX100 is hard to beat. The touch response is the best of any modellers I’ve tried but what sold it to me was the flexibility. The ability to assign each foot switch to any function you like is extremely powerful. Especially if you add a FS6 or similar as additional control switches. I love it, and it’s now my main live rig. I’m always complimented on the tones I get from it and it has made my gigging life much easier (and lighter)!

  • @stingylizard
    @stingylizard Місяць тому +18

    The GX-100 are worth every penny. We've used COSM-based platforms for decades w internationally released albums. The simple battery operated GT-1 is a workhorse and a bargain,too. Play your sim/modeler pedal through the power section of a Katana head and you'll get dynamics. Nothing really beats a tube amp,but servicing tubes and dragging cabs around is over-rated. Great vid

  • @edmondlaw6146
    @edmondlaw6146 Місяць тому +6

    I bought it two weeks ago. The first time I plugged in and played at home, I was blown away by the feel, sound, response, dynamic. Not expected this good at such price point. Sounds so pedal like amp like. I even purchased Bluetooth adapter so I may play along with backing track. Love it.

    • @lasu7712
      @lasu7712 25 днів тому

      You surely compare this one with others such as NUX MG-30, Headrush MX5 (or Prime, Core), Line6 Pod Go (those are in my shortlist from my knowledge of them), etc. May I ask you which points make you prefering this? I also was comparing trade-off between them to choose which one for me. Thanks.

  • @MichaelHofer-fj5ny
    @MichaelHofer-fj5ny Місяць тому +14

    I love my GX 100 , since 2 years I use it live and in the rehersal room which is our studio. I had almost every Modeller or Capturer like Helix, Kemper or Quad Cortex. But I keep my GX100.
    I think the most important thing with these units is , to keep off from the factory presets and build your own. You need to understand your unit as good as possible.

  • @MassimilianoIppolitoPetrilli
    @MassimilianoIppolitoPetrilli Місяць тому +13

    I appreciate tones and responsiveness of my GX-100. Before I had a Ampero MP-100, then NUX MG30 and, yes, Boss is better and not too much expensive. Love it

  • @josietran2003
    @josietran2003 Місяць тому +8

    GX100 is my workhorse and I have been able to achieve the 3-dimensional organic tones. My fingers are also appreciating the responsive of the amp modeling. I can dig in or back off and feel the immediate response.

    • @michael1
      @michael1 Місяць тому

      Say hi to everyone else at Roland's marketing dept.

  • @Jay-og7ld
    @Jay-og7ld Місяць тому +3

    I have the Boss GT-100 it is all I use. Yes the "GT" 100 It has COSM amp, cabs and 24bit effects. Every time I think about buying a pedal I know it's not going to be better than what's inside the GT. I have bought Xotic SL preamp pedal thinking the GT could not do pull off, but then once I had played it/heard the sound I figured out how to set the GT to get the exact sound. Live and learn. I want to say I paid $399-499? over eleven years ago. I bought it for birthday gift to myself. 2024 birthday I bought 2 Taylors, 812ce-N, K22ce and a Yamaha Pacifica Professional - Beach blue burst. I started out over fifty years ago and still have all the pedals, all Boss of course! I even have my first amp Peavey Bandit 1978. I started playing acoustics late 60's then switched to electric in 79. First electric was Gibson, The Paul 79 paid $375 with hard case still have it too. I was gifted an nice old nylon string got into classical and my teacher threw in some rag time songs got hooked, played the shit out of it and gave it to my girl friend over 25 years ago and she still has it. Probably with the same strings on it.😺 Jimmy Page is my guitar God. Always will be. I play everyday, retired now I play bass, acoustic, nylon and electric. It never gets old it gets better. With youtube there is a never ending supply of songs and backing tracks and great people to watch and learn from. Amazing. I have learned that there are multiple ways using same effects/unit and getting the same sound. I have never played the GX but I do recommend all in one pedal boards because the effects are designed/matched to work together clarity and I think more consistent less conflicted with patch cables and power supplies ect. noise. oh der Cheaper$$$$$$$

    • @mraybarsx
      @mraybarsx Місяць тому

      cosm ? are you sure ?

  • @MobileMusicMaker
    @MobileMusicMaker 16 днів тому +1

    I just sold an HX Stomp to buy the GX-100 for theatre gigs. I agree that the amp modeling isn't as good as the Helix stuff, but with a good IR, it gets really close. That plus all of the other points you made about build quality, the quality of the effects, the amount of blocks you can use, more buttons (of course), and the touch screen really makes this ideal for me. I've only had it for a day, but I'm super happy with it so far.

  • @IsaacLausell
    @IsaacLausell Місяць тому +8

    With the GT1000 and similar units like this people get caught in having this or that amp and forget about the quality of effects as well as Boss’s X amps and effects which allow you to do things you can’t do in a conventional way in addition to the touch sensitivity of these models. To be honest many of the offerings we have seen lately by the top tier players in the modeling world do offer far less than this. I can in fact play a concert, have two channels two boosters, two switchable effects and as many as 24 blocks on in the gt1000 core with just using an external foot with and the manual mode. If you add a small midi controller you could do literally anything.
    The Aquiles heel of these Boss units is the output section which is no small blunder. There is no absolutely transparent option which difficulty matching them with a real cab or getting them to sound right through a guitar amp even though there are ways to make it work. I believe that because of it folks get disappointed and turn to other things.
    The other issue is that they should introduce high and low cuts in their default settings. Out of the box all their modeling stuff is too spiky and boomy. Once you bring that back to more sensible levels as you would do with any other unit the thing is a beast.

    • @rl-ub9hx
      @rl-ub9hx 19 днів тому

      There's multiple places to set high and low cuts?

  • @KozmykJ
    @KozmykJ Місяць тому +2

    I Do have a Helix, and I love it both hardware and Native.
    But I also still have my 90s Boss SE-70 !!
    Yes, it's still going after 30 years !
    It's half analog/half digital 👍
    All the old Boss distortions in there 🎸
    Build quality for sure.

  • @ociroid
    @ociroid Місяць тому +6

    I got the gx100 after seeing how functional it is with all the effects blocks engaged, touch response, and not to mention the lowest latency you can get other than analog. I was extremely happy. I packed my ampero stomp 2 straight away to sell. The UI especially scrolling thru the effects is kind of annoying. But worth the sacrifice for it's performance. I was even more pleasantly surpised that this device can stack drives quite well. 😊

    • @CiuciumisLuci
      @CiuciumisLuci Місяць тому

      I think the ampero stomp and stage will have capturing/profiling tech soon. Maybe you ll wait

    • @ociroid
      @ociroid Місяць тому +1

      @CiuciumisLuci I don't really need capturing. It's enough for me to get the same dynamic responsiveness as analog. Or at least close to it, then just use my ear to dial it in.

  • @steved1099
    @steved1099 Місяць тому +5

    Got one, love it. Many complain of lack of amps - But the killer move is to put a tonex one in the loop. Dumble amps etc etc sounds fantastic

    • @Jay-og7ld
      @Jay-og7ld Місяць тому

      If your GX has a Natural amp choice I would start there. Think of it as clean boutique amp with headroom.

    • @steved1099
      @steved1099 Місяць тому +1

      @Jay-og7ld I have tried them all and have many patches. I prefer the twin to natural, and then put OD, delay, reverb etc on top. But then for one patch i dial in the tonex and that literally has 1000s of amps. The dumble ones sound particularly good for my sound. But overall love the unit for so many reasons.

  • @micwalt
    @micwalt Місяць тому +2

    I love my GX! Been gigging it regularly for a couple years. Never cared about the small number of amps; I love the tones I get. I haven't even done the update yet--probably will after my upcoming Vegas gig. I seriously can't say enough good things about this unit.

  • @aleksao.7340
    @aleksao.7340 Місяць тому +4

    Boss GT1000 CORE is the best value for money, and it is the most compact. Totally underrated.

  • @VerveCliqaux
    @VerveCliqaux Місяць тому +6

    I've bought an used GX-100 a week ago due to your reviews, John, and couldn't be happier. Since Version 2 the Boss is also a bloody serious tool for bassists. Thank you John!

  • @BossleLucas
    @BossleLucas Місяць тому +7

    I own a BOSS GX-100 and I think it's an incredible piece of gear. Does everything other modelers do and the amp sims with MDP are something else. I play in a Rush Tribute band @ghostridersrush and this is the only gear I need. One factor that is overlooked is that the latency in this is lower than any other in the market. Also, the instantaneous preset change is something that other companies only achieved more recently and BOSS has been able to do for a long time.

  • @LuisJimenez-pb3ge
    @LuisJimenez-pb3ge Місяць тому +2

    I play in a Green Day Tribute band and love running the X-Modded and X-Ultra in parallel, Slicer for Blvd of Broken Dreams, Booster for leads. This pedal is absolutely amazing and can do sooooo much it is insane.

  • @Yelbomsirhc1
    @Yelbomsirhc1 Місяць тому +2

    The best part about the gx100 is the AIRD amps. They sound fantastic-- like a real amp, not like an amp that has been recorded and is being played back.

  • @RobertSaxy
    @RobertSaxy Місяць тому +2

    I love my gx-100, other than the drives it’s amazing. I originally bought it as a multi effect but the amp models sound great and they are super quite. The sound of the unit to me improved after the update, not just the new sounds but the one all quality. I also have the two notes opus and really enjoy it but the gx-100 send to be working better for me especially for live use

  • @pearsonart
    @pearsonart Місяць тому +1

    Had earlier things - GP8 and GP16. Also had a Roland VS880 with all the cosm modeling that exceeded all expectations. My brother got the Boss GT1 and loves it.

  • @warriorpoet1643
    @warriorpoet1643 Місяць тому +8

    Had a bit of experience with modelers, going back to 2009 (Digitech RP series, Zoom, etc), and with all the hype about Line 6, I decided to try one (a Helix LT). To say that I was unimpressed, would be an understatement. First of all, the UI was counterintuitive, to the point of being confusing …which kind of zeros in on the point of this video.
    About two months ago, I tried the GX-100. Within minutes, I was crafting my own sounds, without having to seek out any assistance or instruction. On top of that, once dialed in properly, the emulations accurately conveyed the feel & character of the amps & FX that they were modeling …if not the actual, spot on sound.
    Furthermore, the overall full, rich sound quality & low latency were astounding, & made playing a pleasure. Everything about it was vastly superior to the Helix experience … proving why Boss, as the pioneer of this genre, is still the ‘boss’.
    In closing, there’s a palpable & increasingly conspicuous bias on the part of most UA-cam content creators, against certain modeling brands like Boss, Zoom, Peavey, etc … all of which are excellent & seem to have tremendous international sales success, as well as a massive global following.
    Is this phenomenon linked to special ‘incentives’, on the part of certain popular mainstream brands? Would be great if you could chime in on this. Thx.

    • @Newnodrogbob
      @Newnodrogbob Місяць тому +2

      There’s not really a bias. John talks about the real issue at the start of the video. Boss doesn’t roll out updates frequently, so there’s little “new” to talk about after their initial releases. There’s no shady shenanigans going on; it’s just the nature of the attention economy.
      Incidentally, you are a rare breed if you found the Boss UI easier to deal with than the Helix. I love my LT, and it’s a shame you weren’t happy with yours. I’m glad you’re enjoying your gx-100.

    • @warriorpoet1643
      @warriorpoet1643 Місяць тому

      @@Newnodrogbob thanks for your comment. I know that I’m not imagining things, when I say that there is a bias. Outside of Western Europe, North America, Canada, etc., modeling brands, such as Zoom, are doing tremendous numbers with their G6 and other units … and have a near fanatical user base. Speaking of Zoom, after trying the LT for the first time, my first thought was how I preferred the tones & UI of even my entry-level G1X4.
      If you browse Instagram and a few other media outlets, the hands-on reviews for those units truly showcase their capability … unlike the ones on UA-cam, by the ‘pros’, who (mysteriously) ‘all’ seem to fumble through the unit, and hardly ever get past playing it’s admittedly lackluster presets.
      Even Henny, over in Germany, acted as though he could hardly make head or tail of the Zoom G11, which, in a number of actual consumer reviews …has been a preferred choice over the Line 6 Helix, for most gigging professional, and semi professional musicians.
      I’m not accusing Jon of doing this, though I do find it more than a bit odd that he would overlook something as blatantly obvious as the G6 and G11. Perhaps he’ll take a dive in the near future.

    • @Newnodrogbob
      @Newnodrogbob Місяць тому

      @@warriorpoet1643 or, and hear me out: Maybe the fanatical fan base for zoom’s products has the bias? There’s no grand conspiracy. But whatever man. “I’m not accusing him of anything, but it’s more than a little bit odd “ is some serious gaslighting. His audience is primarily USA England and Canada. The places where those units aren’t popular. But hey, if you want to accuse Henning of faking his trouble with the zoom interface, I’m sure everyone will take you very seriously.

    • @warriorpoet1643
      @warriorpoet1643 Місяць тому

      ….. because a huge part of the bias, stems from the fact that anyone who questions the ‘pro-ness’ of the established ‘pros’ …‘must’ be 🤪 . Thanks for proving my point.

    • @Newnodrogbob
      @Newnodrogbob Місяць тому

      @@warriorpoet1643 you goobers always do this. “Arguing against my bogus claim is proof of my bogus claim!” Nah bro. Explain to me what exactly makes Instagram and the (alleged) preferences of the Asian market “unbiased,” and UA-cam and the preferences of the Western market “biased?” Maybe it’s the other way around.
      Henning has a reputation as a straight shooter because he has proven that reputation. He tells it like it is. You’re just salty because he pointed out that the interface in your preferred unit is a pile of hot garbage.
      Edit: we must be thinking of different reviewers. When you said “Henney,” I assumed you meant “Hennig” the German guy whose channel is titled Eytschpi. For curiosity I looked up his vid on the G11, and it’s literally titled “Interface done right!” You must be talking about a different guy.

  • @wilfriedcwik3475
    @wilfriedcwik3475 Місяць тому +2

    I was about to sell my GX-100, but after the update I decided to keep it. I also own a stomp, a Helix floor and some vintage stuff like an X3Live and a Roland GP16. Interestingly the latency on the Roland GP16 is as good as on the GX-100.

  • @joebowbeer
    @joebowbeer Місяць тому +1

    This is what I use after trying HX, Ampero, NUX and Zoom. The only thing I'd add for some gigs is a ToneX in the FX loop for instrument-body IRs when I need a more authentic acoustic sound.

  • @jourdinthedragon
    @jourdinthedragon Місяць тому +1

    I bought the GX100 for around 300USD used. It's one of the best pieces of gear I've ever owned. I love it and it's pretty much the only thing I really need (I will say if I feel like other amps, I've got a tonex one to use in the Send/Return and since the GX has 1ms latency it's amazing for paring with the tonex. the only negative is send/return is mono, but a lot of the amps are good on the gx100 anyway)

  • @duncanflight835
    @duncanflight835 Місяць тому +5

    The thing that sold me on the Boss GX 100 that no one talks about is it’s functionality as a standalone multi effect pedal.
    The GX 100 is one of the few modellers that can control a real life Amplifier so I just have two sets of patches, ones with amps and cab sims and then duplicates of those patches with no amps or sims and just a send/return block and I use the GX to control the channel switching in my amp.
    So if I want to use a ‘real’ amp I can, I still have my favourite pedals for playing and recording and I’ll use those for inspiration, but for playing live or as a more practical pedalboard I can get 99% of the sounds from the GX.
    This then ties in more with what you were saying about the future of modelling and how most players want some integration from both real world amps and modelling functionality, I just use it the wrong way round 😂
    I think for bigger gigs, you could even use an amp on stage for monitoring and giving you that feel, whilst sending an amp sim to front of house… kinda like how Rabea is mixing amps with his QC.
    I love that the GX has limited amps as I’ve never owned a Vox AC30 or a Fender Twin etc so I’m not chasing those tones… if it sounds good I like it, regardless of what it’s ‘meant’ to be.
    The workflow isn’t the most intuitive but with the desktop app I find it much better, and the updates they’ve made to that help too (IR loader etc).
    When you think you can get these for £350ish on the second hand market it’s a bit of a no brainier in my eyes!

    • @macmac838
      @macmac838 21 день тому

      Agree with the stand alone multi effects unit. I use this with my Marshall 40CR and love it!

  • @steved1099
    @steved1099 Місяць тому +1

    Proof is in the pudding John, putting any UI negatives to one side this unit just sounds great here. £450 unit vs £1500-2000 etc for QC, Fractal etc Means this will appeal to many looking for good tones on a budget. A very solid unit from a major player.

  • @BourkeTommy
    @BourkeTommy Місяць тому

    I just fell back in love with my GX-100. Kinda contemplated selling it, but it’s just so easy to get a good tone thrown together. Not quite Strymon/Meris level delays and verbs, but very good sounding unit and the user interface is so convenient!

  • @christianperez2395
    @christianperez2395 24 дні тому

    Totally agree. Even though I think it has high quality effects, I’ve found myself more excited about my other effects pedals because they get updates more frequently. This last update from boss was very exciting, wish I didn’t have to wait like two -thee years!

  • @mrcoatsworth429
    @mrcoatsworth429 Місяць тому

    Good Timing. GX-10 coming out. Might get that one as a backup for my HX stomp!

  • @shadvegasmusic
    @shadvegasmusic Місяць тому +1

    I think the biggest thing that keeps people off of boss multi fx products is their requirement for tweaking along with factory presets that most people don’t like. You just need to RTFM and spend some time with it, sounds amazing with normal effort. It’s interesting to me that people will put time into learning the empress zoia but not a unit like this or the rv-500.

  • @MaPa60
    @MaPa60 Місяць тому

    I like it, some of the best clean sounds Ive heard on this channel. The graphics puts me off a bit, but I might pick it up used to try. I had the Boss IR-200 and regret selling it tbh, it was a great box.

  • @c3vette47
    @c3vette47 Місяць тому

    I'm getting one in about 2 weeks. I can't wait.

  • @philiprenner8632
    @philiprenner8632 Місяць тому +1

    Got one. Love it.

  • @nuthinbutlove
    @nuthinbutlove Місяць тому +2

    All Boss builds are high quality. Built like tanks.

  • @Jay-og7ld
    @Jay-og7ld 27 днів тому +1

    Holly Shit! Hey John, BOSS - What's New - Press Releases - 2024 - BOSS ANNOUNCES GX-10 GUITAR ...
    Los Angeles, CA, October 24, 2024-BOSS announces the GX-10, a powerful new amp and effects processor for guitar and bass.Equipped with the core sound engine and color touch display from the acclaimed GX-100 released in 2022,

  • @Elienguitar
    @Elienguitar 7 днів тому

    I've gigged with it plugged into my Boss Katana 4 cable method.

  • @JasonT-xp3kh
    @JasonT-xp3kh Місяць тому +1

    I get why people complain about Boss's amp models not sounding good. I've complained about it plenty.
    If you actually take the time to dig through the pile, you can always find a usable tone that actually sounds pretty good. Maybe not great but good.
    I prefer Boss for their design ethos, aesthetics and UI's over other brands.
    They make really solid products at a decent price and you really can't complain too much about that.

  • @ShreddingFinn
    @ShreddingFinn Місяць тому

    I loved my gt8 i believe at the time it was the state of the art of modeling. I bet these can hang with all the big boys when dialed in nicely. I think life cycle of a product is no longer an issue if it sounds good its good

  • @heatheldridge7127
    @heatheldridge7127 Місяць тому

    It looks and sounds really good. Problem for me is the amount of resources available in the line 6 camp. Plus, I can’t quite shake the image of boss as “the first pedals I had when I was 18”.

  • @andrewpalmer1849
    @andrewpalmer1849 Місяць тому

    Thanks John & I think this sentiment is broadly agreed on. It is peculiar that Boss has not played a bigger role in the modelling/ capture market? Especially given how large the modeller market is, and their size & heritage in effects. Roland played a titanic role in gaining mainstream acceptance of the electric piano, and seems logical they could have done the same for digital amps?

  • @stephenwhitney5576
    @stephenwhitney5576 Місяць тому +1

    Boss Gx-10 just released today

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 Місяць тому

    I have a Boss GT6. It was a very good sounding unit in its day. The knobs and buttons failed. I replaced it with an HX Stomp. The higher fidelity of the Stomp was noticeable, but I would have been relatively happy using the GT6 if it hadn't broken. It was not easy to use/program, but had lots useful features and authentic sounding Effects. Weakness is all the many buttons and knobs are subject to failure. I looked at a Kemper in horror.

  • @Sevastopol91
    @Sevastopol91 Місяць тому +1

    I own GT-1000, barely use it. Was wondering if GX-100 is any better as far as more intuitive, accessible, easier to use perhaps?
    I'm a musician and a guitarist, love great sounds but hate delving into the hi-tech for weeks/months to figure out how it actually works.

  • @TreyAlexander
    @TreyAlexander Місяць тому

    Would love to see all the main modelers 4 cable method with a high end channel switching amp to see which ones have the most transparent analog to digital conversions and how good they are at doing that job

  • @honigdachs.
    @honigdachs. Місяць тому

    I still think this is the best sounding modeler with the best feel.

  • @allpdmusic
    @allpdmusic Місяць тому +1

    I love it but after a year and a half of using it, I started using it with a Tonex in the FX loop of the GX100 as I thought the amps in my Tonex sounded better than the GX amps. It's become just an FX switcher at this point.

  • @ideiaslivres8969
    @ideiaslivres8969 Місяць тому

    I think the problem is her pre-amps, especially the Higain ones. They don't look like anything, they have unreal highs, horrible backup EQs, they don't read high-resolution IR (even though they say they do) and they sound completely different if you use an external IRloader+ the GX100. I did a lot of testing, and then I sold the GX100. I love BOSS, but I need the sound, not a brand name and a lower price.

  • @akzdb
    @akzdb Місяць тому

    The main problem I have with Boss and that I currently have with my GT1 is the little or no support, the almost no updates, and of course the fact that it is unacceptable that a device like this at this level does not come with balanced XLR or TRS outputs. So it is buying a product so that Boss stops supporting it at any time and forgets about it even if it still sells it, as is the case with the Boss GT1.

  • @garywaddell6309
    @garywaddell6309 Місяць тому

    Love my gx 100 and I love your gx 100 presets too John. Do you use the 4cm with units like this or direct into an amp?

  • @Intothetroid
    @Intothetroid Місяць тому +2

    GX-100 👍

  • @inzanestrings
    @inzanestrings Місяць тому

    I managed to rent a used one recently with the intent of buying it if i liked and and I really do love most of the things about the GX100, but the amp sounds really didnt do it for me on the higher gain side of things, even when I used my own IRs i made of my cab that i use all the time with my amps through a loadbox. I also found that the clean amps dont react to the drive and fuzz pedals the way any of my favorite amps do. I think it works really well in 4cm with amps, but i already have an MS3 as part of my main board which does most of the same things in 4cm so i couldnt justify buying the gx 100 just to use for the same thing as what i already have

  • @mzwakhilethwala7105
    @mzwakhilethwala7105 Місяць тому

    Please do consider gigging the gx-100. We would appreciate the feedback(no pun intended) from that gig

  • @lingerseason
    @lingerseason Місяць тому +1

    Will you review the gx10 soon??

  • @smashmash
    @smashmash Місяць тому

    Think you're being kind saying the reverb is decent. I had a full fat Helix and went to a GT1K - at the time the speaker cab block was a dogs breakfast. That and the effects being sub par compared to Helix, mods and verbs especially I binned it after 2 weeks. You have to accept buying a boss mfx you'll be a beta tester for up to 2 years - they just don't provide the updates. It's frustrating because they have great ideas and innovation and their control assigns have always been the most comprehensive in the business and limited only by imagination but they just seem to loose interest post release. The SY1K had a alt tuning wobble problem picked up by users early - it's only just now been fixed. And yes, their original amps are great but their versions of known amps haven't changed much in decades. They tweek them a little each release but no, they're behind. Their ultimate all things in one box VG99 I think received only one basic firmware update and that thing, at the time, cost thousands by today's standards. And here's the contradiction - I still own one, because there is still nothing out there that can do everything it does in a single box solution but you really have to work and think outside the box to get the tones. So I'd say they may have improved at updates but they've got a long way to go - buy Boss if you're happy with how it comes and can work with it's foibles - rejoice if it ever gets updated!

  • @zThisPlay
    @zThisPlay Місяць тому

    I gigged a gt 1000 3 or 4 times and used it exclusively for about 6 months... i use an mvave blackbox now as a profiling pedal platform paired with an mvave chocolate... im just gonna leave this comment here

  • @OldWaveKid
    @OldWaveKid Місяць тому

    GX-10 just came out.

  • @dpoultski2499
    @dpoultski2499 Місяць тому +1

    The GT-1000 doesn't have a fixed signal chain.

  • @brasilianloser
    @brasilianloser Місяць тому

    Bought a katana gen 3 the other day thinking that tone studio v2 was on it as well... Should have bought the gx100 instead.

  • @jamesbennettmusic2154
    @jamesbennettmusic2154 Місяць тому +2

    Have you tried a TC Plethora (either x3 or x5?). I’m wondering if there’s anything the new Fractal does that the TC doesn’t (and for much less money)

  • @TreyAlexander
    @TreyAlexander Місяць тому

    How is the boss gt-1000 4 cable method

  • @kingslyashish
    @kingslyashish Місяць тому

    Hey bro, Does this has huge ambient reverb like Glitz in Line 6 ?

  • @tonepilot
    @tonepilot Місяць тому

    I had one. I feel Boss made a mistake trying to invent their own amps. It’s not what we as guitarists were looking for. It also only sounded good to me when going through a real tube amp.

  • @jamesearl389
    @jamesearl389 25 днів тому +1

    Who else immediately skips past the playing?
    Three things are simultaneously true.
    A) JNC is a killer player
    2) Most of us ENJOY his playing
    D) We’re here for the gear talk

  • @halidharis
    @halidharis Місяць тому

    Compare to fractal vp4,,, this is obviously worthed 🎉🎉

  • @TR-zf6io
    @TR-zf6io Місяць тому

    So I’ve got a GX-100, but have been plagued with an unacceptable noise floor level. Even on the most pristine of clean tones, I’m getting noise that quite audible. I don’t know if it’s a defective unit, or just the way it is. But it’s made using the device challenging. To say the least. I shouldn’t have to run a noise suppressor block with a perfectly clean tone.
    Also, when I touch one of the metal dials, I can clearly hear it being grounded!!! Wtf?!?! There is also a staticky noise when I run the dial or turn it.

    • @joebowbeer
      @joebowbeer Місяць тому

      Sounds like you have grounding issues or some EMF interference via cables. Or, I suppose, a defective unit. This unit is built for the stage and should not be fizzing when you touch it.

    • @codyt5
      @codyt5 Місяць тому

      Or maybe if you have an old pre-1950s house, it might not have proper grounding of outlets?

  • @DavidSmith1307
    @DavidSmith1307 Місяць тому

    The thing that always puts me off is that output section where you have to say whether you are going into a JC120, Katana etc and it EQs it... Same as ME-90. Just give me flat!

    • @Yelbomsirhc1
      @Yelbomsirhc1 Місяць тому +1

      That output design is dumb and doesn't really work, IMO. I just use the same headphone output all the time and just turn cab sim on or off depending on what I'm going into. In other words, you can totally ignore that feature, which doesn't really seem to work, anyway.

  • @ruvchbrevth
    @ruvchbrevth Місяць тому

    How about the GX-10? Great video 🔥

  • @mikey-dubs
    @mikey-dubs Місяць тому

    Is this better than the Gen 3 100 watt head?

  • @maurocamargo89
    @maurocamargo89 17 днів тому

    Pack presets please?

  • @jamesmarkus8885
    @jamesmarkus8885 29 днів тому

    John, how does it sound through headphones

    • @johnnathancordy
      @johnnathancordy  29 днів тому

      Hey James, really it will totally depend on the quality of the headphones (I've yet to find a set that I can say I find all that comfortable - I mostly just use studio monitors)

    • @jamesmarkus8885
      @jamesmarkus8885 29 днів тому

      Thanks. Want something like this to play at night. Comfort on the headphones is not an issue. Just sound quality.

  • @jjdubois6101
    @jjdubois6101 Місяць тому +4

    XLR outs are handy, I think if a product is marketed as a live unit they should be standard

    • @VerveCliqaux
      @VerveCliqaux Місяць тому

      Agreed. Yet I think an XLR Output had pushed the price significantly or other in- or outputs would have been dripped instead, like the FX I find more useful as external loopers are more expensive as DIs are.

    • @allpdmusic
      @allpdmusic Місяць тому

      AGREED!!

    • @89ji76
      @89ji76 Місяць тому +1

      I think the idea was that this wouldn’t replace the flagship GT-1000. It’s the non-pro part of the lineup.
      Whatever their next flagship is that actually replaces the GT-1000, be that the GX-1000 or whatever, that’ll surely have XLR

    • @JoeWalsh-pm4zf
      @JoeWalsh-pm4zf 28 днів тому +1

      Balanced outs aren't expensive, cheap modellers have them. It's an odd decision by Boss.

  • @Makingdifference100
    @Makingdifference100 Місяць тому

    Do you know if this device has a tuner?

  • @ThePlanarchist
    @ThePlanarchist Місяць тому

    Hmmm...main thing I have against this (and not just this) is the size. Too big and don't need an expression pedal built in.

  • @89digits59
    @89digits59 Місяць тому +2

    Boss / Zoom / Fender - need to work on their Amp Sims and IR's - they are way behind Fractal / Line 6 / Cortex / Kemper stuff, Zoom has done nothing since 2013 - pretty much same with Boss - they just give new names COSM / AIRD etc - but they just don't have dynamics - and the new Fender Tone Master Pro has awful Amp SIMs - pretty much sounds like one amp sim with different EQ's. How many agree with me?🙂

    • @JasonT-xp3kh
      @JasonT-xp3kh Місяць тому

      Yeah, I'd love to see a sound comparison of the tone master pro and the old mustang floor unit.
      I think some eyes would be opened.

    • @tiomkinnyborg2289
      @tiomkinnyborg2289 Місяць тому +1

      Zoom has done nothing since 2013. True. I loved the G5 then they abandoned it and concentrated on smaller pedals with the same stuff inside. They made a plastic toy (G6) as if making a metal pro pedal was bad. Never bought another Zoom product. They could have been a top player. Haven't played the other stuff you mentioned so I cannot comment.

    • @lalnuntluangachhakchhuak5767
      @lalnuntluangachhakchhuak5767 Місяць тому

      I have the Zoom G6, It's possible to load IR. Amps models are quite usable too. But reverbs are weak to my ear.

    • @89digits59
      @89digits59 Місяць тому

      @@lalnuntluangachhakchhuak5767 I have owned quite a few Zooms and can tell you the last big updated was Zoom G3 and Zoom G5 back in 2012 or 2013 (Not the N series - N series is actually a downgrade) - after that they have been using the same scripts and have only been changing the outer shell of the product range - only looks have been changing from outside - inside it's the same old amps and effects. Zoom has not really done much since 2012 as far as their guitar processors go.

  • @dafydhead
    @dafydhead Місяць тому +2

    Weird you chose to do this "unsponsered" video 4 days before the GX-10 was announced...

    • @johnnathancordy
      @johnnathancordy  Місяць тому +1

      Is that all that weird? I didn't have any idea that Boss were going to release a GX10, nor was I asked to make a video with one. I make a ton of videos, coincidences are likely to happen from time to time! Now that I know the GX10 exists, I have asked Boss if I can demo one

    • @johnnathancordy
      @johnnathancordy  Місяць тому +1

      If I could recall lots of text verbatim from reading them once I probably wouldn't be making videos in my bedroom

  • @JayTheLane
    @JayTheLane Місяць тому

    I have this and like it a lot. I like the amount of fx you can add to a chain and said dual amp set up is great.
    Some of the presents sound good. The amps are good too but don't sound as authentic as some brands. I wish they were more specific rather than just an approximation of amps. Some of the amp just sound like eq'd varients of the same amp.
    I think that good quality ToneX captures sound better than the GX100. Similarly the Neural and UAD amp pedal/plugins also sound better.
    The effects are good but IMHO not on a par with the Fractal, Line 6, UAD etc. The chorus effects don't really sound the same as the actual Boss pedals eg CE 1 and CE2. Amplitube Max fx sound way better and more organic that the GX.
    The reverbs are decent but not on a par with other brands or the plugins I use. For example the Space Echo delay is just so so and not anywhere the real deal.
    It sounds analog enough and latency is great but just lack an edge sonically compared to others. I'm umming as to whether to add a Tonex pedal to it or sell it.
    It's just like there's something missing on the GX that I can't quite put my finger on. If anything this feels like just an updated COSM unit from yesteryear.

  • @MrBlank0907
    @MrBlank0907 Місяць тому +2

    For whatever reason, I could not get the gx-100 to sound good. I’ve had success with most other modelers, not sure what the difference is

    • @CharlesStratton-oi8ef
      @CharlesStratton-oi8ef Місяць тому

      It doesn’t sound good. It is what it is. I know someone that plays one. Ugh.

    • @BOSSenjoyer
      @BOSSenjoyer Місяць тому

      The difference is sound in a big space with a full band and crowd versus playing isolated at low volumes in a room.

  • @NegativeNope
    @NegativeNope Місяць тому

    Because Boss are constantly dropping new products on the market and not developing the ones they have out. The reason other certain modelers are popular is because of one, the ecosystem and updates, and two, enthusiastic user groups associated with them. Boss has terrible interface and pc editors compared to the popular options and they rarely do updates. Feels like they abandoned them so why buy one if it’s not going to be supported.

  • @d3vilsign
    @d3vilsign Місяць тому

    imo the UI is still terrrrrible, at least compared to Helix and QC. it's barely better than the MS-3...basically a color/touchscreen version of the same bad interface. sounds great for sure but i couldn't stand making presets. went right back to the QC.

  • @davidolsen9425
    @davidolsen9425 Місяць тому +1

    Not enough product support from Boss. Not enough good out of the box presets. Not enough f a fanfare as to how good it can sound. And not enough info about what their amp models are based upon or can sound like.

    • @VerveCliqaux
      @VerveCliqaux Місяць тому

      I guess that you are a guitarist - the presets for bassists are a shame on the GX-100. Not even all amps are covered.
      i ditched all presets and began from the scratch...

  • @dutelatte2154
    @dutelatte2154 Місяць тому

    Too big, give me half price and half the buttons and stuff, I want an affordable but good sounding pedal and don't know what to get.

  • @st1969
    @st1969 Місяць тому

    The degree to which I now want to see a GX-100 “beating off” an HX Stomp has made me uncomfortable with myself.

  • @CharlesStratton-oi8ef
    @CharlesStratton-oi8ef Місяць тому +2

    Boss modelers have been forgotten with good reason. There are many options on the market, and guitar players have voted with their ears and wallets.

  • @matteomidas638
    @matteomidas638 Місяць тому

    We are waiting for the same old boring "That's the best sound I have ever had"... 😂😂 😂. Don't trust this guy. He is always advertising the next paid video.