Boss GT-1: STILL a Top Seller in 2023? | Ultimate Budget Guitar Amp & Effects Pedal Review
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- Today, we're taking a look at a guitar product that, despite being on the market for a few years, remains one of the top-selling multi-effects units out there. Can it still compete with the latest gear in 2023? Stick around to find out! And if you're new here, don't forget to hit that Subscribe button and ring the bell to stay updated on our latest videos.
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00:00 Intro Jam
01:49 Enter The Boss GT-1
02:33 Specs!
06:42 Sound Samples
08:51 What I like!
12:31 What I don't like!
13:40 In conclusion
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I bought mine in 2018 and it’s become a very valuable studio-tool for me.
I never mic an amp anymore & my tone-snob friends RAVE about the sounds I get, believing that I’m miking my amps.
I can’t recommend Boss GT-1 enough.
Thanks buddy! Yeah totally agree with you! It's really funny you're friends compliment you in your tone and it's just the GT-1. Although you probably have a large amount of that tone in your fingers 🤞! Awesome!
Just when I was thinking I should upgrade!
Not a beginner; I’ve played guitar for 60 years, and I love this unit. Particularly when hooked up to the computer the range of quality sounds is staggering. Well done, Boss!! ❤❤❤
Thank you for the video. I can't wait to play with the GT! Excellent review.
been using one in a church setting for a year now. No other pedals no nothing just the GT1 straight into mixer :)
Yeah it sounds like a perfect setup. No messing around straight and simple. You happy with the tones?
I have been thinking of doing the same thing. Are clean ambient tones difficult to get ? I have been a pedalboard guy for years and these programable multi effect units are a mystery to me. Any advice would help. Thanks
no amps? just guitar-gt1-mixer to p.a.?
same here, my church doesn’t use amps so it all goes into the mixer, took me a while to get used to it but, im happy with the tones( keep in mind you have to mess around with it for like hours)
I got one. It’s a great product, depending on your gig. But it does a good job on one of my gigs. Very handy, portable and easy to use.
I have the Gt-1B for the bass. Love it. I've only had it for about 6 months and it's still wonderful. For guitar, I'm mostly a clean tone with reverb and very faint delay. I haven't tried this unit but based on the Gt-1B I suspect that it's better than the mooer P1 and the Nux-300; both of which I've had and either returned or shelved.
Nice honest presentation.. The fact that you got rid of your very expensive modelers says a lot about the GT1.. I've been using one since it first hit the market.. I think around 2016? One very important trick that I learned about Recording using the cabinet emulations... I use the parametric EQ Located in the master section.. Right after the reverb In the display.. Because the high Gain amp models vary greatly in their eq curves.. I also use it when i'm not using the cab modelsgoing straight into the front end of a clean amp channel of a head or combo app... And the only output setting I use is stack return.. It has the widest dynamic and tonal range of all of them... And that parametric EQ is the fix all for either one of these applications..Once dialed in the tones are phenomenal. Try the tube screamer low gain with output around 1 o'clock before the Soldano model with gain around 45..Stunning..Thanks for the cool video
Hey buddy! Thanks you so much for your comment, honestly it's incredible to get your feedback and suggestions! Really appreciate it! For whatever reason I just feel like the GT-1 is an "honest" product that just wants to sound good! No fancy stuff (that rarely get used) but just great sounds. Your tips are really great, I'm definitely going to go try them! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the review. I find it valuable. (Two thumbs up!)
Thank you my friend! Really appreciate it!
I'm sold ! Great pitch. I've just bought the gigantic 4 channel Revv Generator 120 MK3, and I dont need anything but effects. I'm going to try a used one, and see what I think.
My bassist has the bass version of this unit and he just changes presets and hasn't even dived into what it can do. It's silver, which I wish the GT had as it looks less dated.
With that said, I'm thinking of getting a GT-1 for a simplified set up. I have a Nux MG30 which does a crap ton more than this, BUT you have so many menus to dive into, so many settings to adjust to make it useable (global settings), IRs and connecting to the computer for more tweaking.
It's a fab device, but I have no patience with endless programming before I can use it. The Boss seems more direct to use with less fiddling or so it seems on face.
I have several amps, including the Roland Jazz Chorus, so this will work.
I could not decide on which to buy . . . the Boss GT1 or Zoom G3N? After reading reviews and viewing specs & manuals - I bought both knowing one would be back in the mail as a "return." Well, the Zoom is packed up and ready to be shipped today. All things considered this is an awesome rig! It will take some serious reading and using YT for suggestions, this little unit will suit all my needs for the type of "gigging" that I do. I do have a pedal board set up for a back up or vice versa - I'd really like to know the best way to chain some of my favorite pedals with the GT1? If you do get this unit - DO NOT FORGET to set-up your "output" 1st thing relative to your needs (using an amp or not?) - this will "muddy" up your sound if not linked up correctly. If someone knows of a good tutorial chaining the GT1 with pedals it would be appreciated.
Awesome review
😍🙏🙏🙏🙏
Not bad at all. I'm definitely not selling my helix, but this would make a good backup I think. I'm actually here Bec I'm trying to find a good starter multifx for a friend, this one seems to be about as good as it gets within the $200 range.
Yes mate! In both cases it's in my opinion a really solid choice. It clearly doesn't have the depth of the high end multifx but sound wise it's ace! Give it a try! Oh and tbh if you get it on Amazon for example just try it out and if you don't like it return it! Worth a try
Hiya , I am brand new to pedals , no experience . The only amp I have is the Roland cube street ex , . I have been looking at the New ME90 and the GT1 which would you recommend for my set up and how would I best connect it to get the best out of either unit . Thanks in advance
I use this thing through my fender hot rod deville 2x12 and it’s absolutely delicious
THis effects is so hard to operate when live. But when the FRFR came out that's the time I appreciate GT1. Sadly I had to sell it.
Awww man that's a shame you had to sell it! Yes you are right it is a bit fiddly but I still think the sounds ( specifically the soldano SIM) sounds awesome!
what tools do you use to record sound/video please?
Interesting review! I have had it for a couple of years and I find the Cleans, Delay, EQ and Drives very good.. I use another Boss Pedal, the MD 200 for modulation effects like chorus and Phaser, Univox etc.. I am not a professional and I wonder how those GT1 effects compare to standalone analog pedals in terms of sound quality? Because they certainly sound good and convincing to my non-expert ears..
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment! I totally agree with you! I think it's really great for that kind of "meat and potatoes" effects and sounds! Personally on the more complex modulation effects maybe having a separate effects like the one you have gives you a bit more depth and ability to tweak, but I don't think the sounds are very different. Ultimately I'm guessing the tech is very similar in both! Would definitely be an interesting review to make! Cheers
@@SoulStringChannel Thanks from Québec Canada, for the answer.. It seems to me that some must have some kind of superpowers to distinguish an analog pedal from a Gt1 with certain effects.. I'll post your video on a FB GT1 user page that I am a member of.. You'll surely get even more views this way..
Cheers buddy! That's really nice of you !
@@SoulStringChannel Bienvenue!
hello everyone, one question, are the tones actually so good to recording into a daw?
still worth it in 2024 , amazing product
I have this. It's a great little box. Lots of customisation. Works great as a USB interface too.
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment! Yes totally! There is a reason why this is still selling well! It's really good sounding and super versatile! Do you use it for your full rig or with an amp?
@Soul String hi, I'm no pro, but I use it when I practice because of the riff recording ability and also as an interface to my daw.
Should I sell my old Boss GT1 and buy Headrush mx5?
If I have a Waza tube amp expander do I need this ?
love it much
Yes I agree! Thank you so much for the comment!
Which is better Boss GT1 or NUX MG 30?
Can boss gt1 be used as midi foot controller for pc apps like amplitube?
These are one of the most underestimated units ever made and I like it that they often get mocked or put down by owners of more costly gear, -the more they get mocked, the better I like it.
I'm constantly offered a ton of money to reveal/sell my tweaks for my harder driven delayed main tones including my main clean tone and it makes me laugh lots
If it works it works and sounds great, then people shouldn't knock your choices.
@@joellebrodeur1015 Nobody is mocking my unit or the tones coming out of it I assure you, read the comment again.
Ever had any trouble with the pitch shifter or octave setting? I own one of these and I simply cannot tolerate one second of it because the main selling point for me was the exp pedal, pitch shifter, and octave/harmonizer settings. But every time I use them, I hear a really noticeable whirling almost effect like sound that is horrific. This is on the presets as well as diving in and editing my own patches.
Hey buddy. Really? No I have to say the one I got seems ok! Def no horrific sounds. I wonder what that could be? Is it only with those effects? Have you tried doing an update or reset? Very weird. Let me know! Cheers
@@SoulStringChannel Hey, thank you for the reply! I dont think i have done an update actually. Unless it auto updates when you connect it to your PC after you install the tone studio. Which I havent gotten around to using yet. I Will get into it today and see if that is the case. Thanks for that suggestion. I have never understood why anyone would give the GT1 a bad review unless it was something like my problem, which is probably an easy fix. Its effects really are great. And the fact that it can also be used as an interface is awesome as well. Now i just need to do my homework and learn how to do that and how to get it updated. I really do appreciate the reply! Not alot of youtubers reply to their comments, that means alot to us that are watching. Cheers brother! Keep up the fantastic videos!
Which one would you recommend as a first multi effects processor among GT1 and ME80?
Hey buddy 👋 thanks for the message! Obviously I'm a big fan of both but for a first one, I would go with the GT1. It's probably just a bit easier to use and sounds fantastic. It's also cheaper! What do you think?
Thank you for the recommendation, just bought mine :)
Hi, do you know if there is a way to connect a usb midi controller, can you imagine the possibilities to add to this litle unit???
As was searching the way to jump from one patch to other directly without having to loop all the patches, do you know if it's possible to do it???
Hey buddy! This is a fantastic question! Wow had to do a bit of research on it. I looked at the boss info and online, although there are a few people that talk about workarounds it does seem super complicated. Boss don't have any midi info on the GT-1 so i would assume they didn't really plan it that way. I believe the bigger version GT-100 might have it! Sorry for the vague answer but it's a hard question!
Your right.I plugged Moog seq 37 in fractal AX 8.Its crazy.
i just bought one because it's very useful and convenient in live gigs compared to its batch, i mean, think of one like g3xn.
Yes totally agree! It's just easy to use and sounds good! Also I think it's the right size. Do you use the amp models for your gigs or just the effects?
my very first multi-fx floor stomp
Hey buddy cheers for the comment! Wow that's awesome 👍 are you still using it now ? Or have you moved on 😂 I think it's a great unit!
@@SoulStringChannel right now, I'm in Saudi Arabia and I left it in Philippines for my future sonwriting but tested it during pandemic when I brought it here and used it solely for my part on our songwriting along with my katana mini....explosive....when I sent them my wav.files and heard my guitar line they couldn't believe the tone coming from a cheap one! 😀
planning to use it directly to mixer/p.a.
Se puede conectar a un Boss Katana? ya se que este último tiene muchos efectos pero me resulta más practico usarla como pedalera
Sí, pero tiene que ir en la entrada del Power Amp
The problem for me is that I don’t own a computer. It’s too bad there’s no way to connect to a mobile app. Many people don’t own computers these days and are only using a phone and/or tablet for all their digital needs. I realize this is a 2016 product, but it is possible to connect via a USB “camera kit” if a mobile app for the GT-1 were to exist. I would love to see this unit updated with some newer hardware and mobile app capabilities. I mean, it’s great quality and tones for what it does - but Boss can still update the hardware/software and still sell for the same price point. A
My above comment leads to an issue that affects everyone regardless of whether one owns a laptop or PC. The prices on modern modeling units are coming down considerably with tons of competition in this space. I’ve seen modern units with included expression pedals for around the same price at a GT-1 or just a bit more money (depending on sales, whether a shop gives a discount, and sometimes even at the full price). This price drop will lead customers to buy newer units from other brands being that they have better screens, more fx buttons (in some cases), more input/output options, more controls to adjust, etc.
I also worry that the GT-1’s software will become obsolete and incompatible with to modern computers. I mean, it’s been 7 years since the product dropped. Most tech software is abandoned, not supported, and/or becomes incompatible with computers and mobile devices around 7-9 years after launch. It’s funny to think of guitar gear as tech, but these fx units are very much hardware and software unlike their analog pedal counterparts.
That being said, it makes more sense to pay a bit extra for a newer budget fx unit knowing you’ll maximize the lifespan of your purchase instead of buying something very old and ending up with a potential brick or the inability to control the device when it’s likely totally unsupported in a year or two (which means the lower price point loses its value very quickly).
The Boss GT-1 is not obsolete, but by next year, sales very well may start to drop considerably. When dealing with a tech device, you can’t just look at the price alone. There are other factors to consider before buying one of these GT-1 units. It’s no different than buying a cell phone. Would you buy an iPhone or smart tech devices that are about 7 years old at this point? Probably not for the same reasons I shared above. If it were me, I would buy a used GT-1 unit for no more than $75-$100 . . . or just spend a bit more on a newly released model from another brand knowing I’ll have years of use from it.
Diminishing returns, folks.
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Hey Buddy! Thank you so much for your message! Some really good points! I totally agree that it's strange that most manufacturers don't work a bit more and give the possibility of an app for phones, tablets etc. As you say not everyone has a computer and it totally makes sense! I'm not sure what the future holds for this unit or the software but I think that today if you can get this at a good price it definitely is a good unit. Personally I wouldn't really use it as my main "sound" but I really find it great as a backup or effects unit in conjunction with another amp! Cheers my friend
Do you get the USB type B cable in the box?
No
Very good review with good and bad points
I wonder how this would sound through a frfr cab ?
Thanks for the comment buddy! I actually tried it out with a frfr cab and it sounds huge! obviously a bit different to running it through a guitar cab but I couldn't say it was worse! I also don't think anyone would notice if you did that at a gig!
how would this compare to the donner arena 2000??
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment. I recently tested the Arena and I like it. To be honest however I think the boss amp Sims are better. The Boss is maybe Less powerful and older but the amps are still better than most. I guess it really depends what you are looking for. The Arena is more complete but the boss does a few things really really well.
@@SoulStringChannel thank you for responding! i do think the boss makes some rly rly good tones but i guess i just hesitate when i think about how old the boss is now and how modern the donner is. been planning to buy one and uh i can say
man it's hard to choose
I have one still going strong.
Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you like it! What's your go to amp on it?
@@SoulStringChannel any amp as long as it has efx loop but, its the frfr speakers where it shines the best 😎
santa is def watching this video
Zoom g3xn vs Boss gt1 for metal and lead ???
I want guitar saxophone tuning pleas
Let's do that buddy!
There's no chorus?
Yes yes there is a chorus and it's very good too!
Awesome! Thanks@@SoulStringChannel
There's also a rotary that sounds like an organ
There are two choruses and if you set the pitch shifter to (0 shift 10fine and 60/75% level and you're in EVH micro pitch territory. Stereo goodness. 🎉 This unit is worth owning for any player or touring and performing guitarists.
It also has a stereo chorus function. I used the phones/line out to an old Kenwood A/V reciever, and it sounds phenomenal!