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BOSS GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor with Color Touch Display

BOSS GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor with Color Touch Displayplay button

BOSS GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor with Color Touch Display

BOSS GX-100 | Quick Start | Overviewplay button

BOSS GX-100 | Quick Start | Overview

BOSS GX-100 | Quick Start | Overviewplay button

BOSS GX-100 | Quick Start | Overview

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The BOSS GX-100 guitar effects processor fuses advanced BOSS tone technologies with sleek, ultramodern hardware design for top-shelf performance in any setting. Explore 23 AIRD amplifiers and over 150 effects derived from the flagship GT-1000, and craft great sounds in seconds with the intuitive color touch display. Up to 15 simultaneous effects blocks deliver endless tone possibilities, coupled with deep real-time command via onboard footswitches, an expression pedal and external control support.

Authentic, Tailored Sound

The GX-100 features AIRD technology, backed by the BOSS-refined Tube Logic approach. The AIRD Output Select lets you customize your sound with precision for any destination, whether it’s an amp input, FRFR monitor or house PA. It also includes a wide selection of onboard speaker cabs, plus slots for importing your own speaker IRs via USB.

Effects Library and Preset Memories

With over 150 effects, numerous overdrives and distortions, plus BOSS classics like Slow Gear, Octave and more, you can endlessly create and customize new sounds. The GX-100 also includes a diverse range of mod effects, delays and reverbs, plus send/return jacks so you can integrate your favorite stomps or effects loops. You can also dial into one of the 100 preset memories to start playing right away, edit them for your needs or build your own. Get creative with 15 dedicated block types—including two amp blocks—and chain effects in series and parallel to discover all kinds of sonic variations. With 200 user memories available, you can store enough onboard sounds for any song or style.

Player-Forward Design

Sound creation and on-the-gig editing are simpler than ever with the GX-100—the color touch display offers intuitive control of patch and effects selection, parameter tweaks, signal chain adjustments and much more. The GX-100 also includes deep real-time control with eight custom footswitches and an expression pedal with toe switch. They come configured for patch/bank selection and patch-specific control, but you can reassign them to meet your needs. Switching into Manual mode provides direct stompbox-like control, and you can go even further with external control via footswitches, an expression pedal or MIDI. There’s also a jack to remotely switch channels on your amp with memory selection or an assigned footswitch.

Firmware Update 2.0 (as of Sept. 19, 2024)

The Version 2.0 update brings numerous enhancements to fuel creative journeys with the GX-100, including three new AIRD guitar. amps powered by MDP technology, six new bass amps, and seven new effect types. The update also provides more mic types for the onboard speaker cabs, user interface improvements to streamline your workflow, and eight new presets that showcase the added sound options.

BOSS Tone Studio Update
BOSS Tone Studio has also been updated to elevate your GX-100 experience. BOSS Tone
Exchange is now accessible within the app, allowing you to download Livesets and share your patches with the BOSS community. With the macOS/Windows version, it’s also possible to load user speaker IRs without using a separate app.

New Guitar Amps
X-Ultra
High-gain amp with extended dynamic response that’s not possible with traditional analog designs.
X-Optima
This high-gain amp strikes the ideal tonal balance between chords and single notes, providing well-defined rhythm sounds and rich lead tones that sit perfectly in every mix.
X-Titan
This articulate amp type is perfect for aggressive metal styles driven by heavy riffs. MDP delivers sharp, tight sounds on the low strings while retaining fatness and body in the high ranges.

New Bass Amps
Studio Bass
Models the Markbass Little Mark III head.
Silver Tube
Models the Fender Bassman 100 head.
Classic Blue
Models the Acoustic 360 head.
Solid Stack
Models the Gallien-Krueger 800RB head.
Fat Tube
Models the Orange AD200B MKIII head.
Dark DRV
Models the Microtubes B7K preamp from Darkglass Electronics.

New Effects
SD-1
Models the BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive pedal.
DS-1
Models the BOSS DS-1 Distortion pedal.
Slicer
A signature BOSS effect that chops the incoming audio with different rhythmic patterns, ideal for creating distinctive tempo-synced backing.
Humanizer
Adds vocal vowel sounds to the note attack.
Sitar Sim
Simulates the buzz sound of a sitar.
Auto Wah
A cyclic filter that produces an automatic wah effect.
Feedbacker
Generates natural harmonic feedback at any volume.
BOSS GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor Pedal Black
BOSS GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor Pedal Black
BOSS GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor Pedal Black

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  • Powerful, easy-to-use amp/effects processor for guitar and bass
  • Authentic tube amplifier tone and touch response with AIRD technology
  • 23 amplifier types and over 150 BOSS effects
  • Ultraflexible amp/effect routing with 15 assignable blocks
  • Wide selection of onboard speaker types and support for loading WAV speaker IRs
  • Streamlined modern design with intuitive color touch display and rugged metal chassis
  • Unlimited effects control with freely assignable onboard footswitches and expression pedal with toe switch
  • Connect up to two footswitches or an expression pedal for expanded control
  • Send/return loop for external pedals or four-cable method
  • Control jack for remote channel switching on your amplifier
  • MIDI I/O jacks and multi-channel computer recording via USB
  • 24-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 48kHz sampling rate

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  • Sampling frequency: 48kHz
  • AD Conversion: 24-bit and AF method
  • DA Conversion: 24-bit
  • Processing: 32-bit floating point
  • Memories: 200 user, 100 preset
  • Phrase loop: 38 sec. Mono, 19 sec. Stereo
  • Tuner internal detection: +/-0.1 cent
  • Nominal input level: -10dBu input, -10dBu return
  • Max input level: +18dBu input, +8dBu return
  • Input impedance: 1 mohm input, 1 mohm return
  • Nominal output level: -10 dBu Output L/Mono/R, 44 ohm phones, 1 kohm send
  • Recommended load impedance: 10 kohm or greater output L/Mono/R, 44 ohm or greater phones, 10 kohm or greater send
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 18-1/8" x 7-5/8" x 2-7/8"
  • Maximum height: 3-3/4"
  • Weight: 7.12 lb.

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Boss pedals - 5 year parts warranty
90 day labor warranty.
1 year warranty - Multitracks, Jamstations, etc.
Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

The GX-100 Is Amazing!

This is the 3rd effects processor like this that I have owned. Now I see what all of the other's were trying to do. I played many different units before settling on the Boss GX-100. Several that cost twice as much money. The GX-100 is by far the best you can get sound wise at any price! It is much easier to program than any other one that I've seen and you can make incredible sounding patches in very little time. It truly does sound very amazing! I'm no programmer. I hate to do it. So when I say you can get great sounds quickly then you know that it's not too hard to do. The touch screen has a lot to do with that. I play live with it run straight through the PA I rehearse the same way and right now I practice my guitar with headphones. I have a headrush 8" FRFR ordered. If you're looking for a modeling pedal I very highly recommend the Boss GX-100. It is truly a pleasure to own. Oh, I've been playing guitar since the early 70's.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Solid effects, okay amps

Pros: built like a tank, good effects, flexible signal path, touch screen, great button assignment posibilities, very flexible Cons: amp models need serious work, bring your own impulse responses, the graphics on the UI are straight out of an Atari 2600 from the way back machine It's a unit that has serious promise, and the clean amp tones are really good. But the distortions required too much work. As much as I didn't really gel with the Helix units, they were still a leg up. I ended up returning this unit.

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  1. Performances12
  2. Home Studio9
  3. Amateur Recording8
  4. Professional Recording7
  5. Outdoor Events / Games5
Cons
  1. Limited Functions2
  2. Bulky/Heavy1
  3. Poor Sound Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Professional Musician4
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  1. Versatile13
  2. Durable10
  3. Compact9
  4. Easy To Use9
  5. Good Audio9

Reviewed by 14 customers

  • A winner for me

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byJosh

    fromOrlando, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Was wanting a multi fx unit instead of buying ALL the pedals and fx types I wanted and then hooking them all up and then trying to find a switcher and then trying to power it all. Boss is tried and true — I had a GT-8 that I loved. This is better! The touchscreen makes it so easy to dial in what I want. I've dialed in some great sounds with this thing. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed with all the possibilities, but I still like having those possibilities. Lots of connectivity options as well. This is why I was looking for.

  • Incredible for the price

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byBrathzo

    fromSanta Ana, ca

    It has everything I needed for a compact rig. I went through a few different brands but this one can be customized the way you need. Amps sounds are not the best, they feel digital but when you are playing with other instruments, blends pretty well and have a nice feel. It's not too big, no too small, very easy to use and versátil. Can't compliment this enough

  • Solid effects, okay amps

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byTom

    fromOregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Pros: built like a tank, good effects, flexible signal path, touch screen, great button assignment posibilities, very flexible Cons: amp models need serious work, bring your own impulse responses, the graphics on the UI are straight out of an Atari 2600 from the way back machine It's a unit that has serious promise, and the clean amp tones are really good. But the distortions required too much work. As much as I didn't really gel with the Helix units, they were still a leg up. I ended up returning this unit.

  • Another great BOSS product

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byBrandon

    fromFlorida

    Mostly bedroom?hobby player for very long time with occasional jamming and gigging. This unit is hard to beat for the price point!

  • iOS app is slow and needs to be updated

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byMike

    fromLos angeles

    If you are looking to use your iPad or iPhone with the gx-100, I'd stay away since the app doesn't have landscape mode and is extremely slow. It takes over 30 seconds to connect and switch between presets. Boss hasn't updated the app since they initially launched it and they don't appear to want to update it.

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byStalin

    fromChicago

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It is easy to use. The boss studio tone app is amazing. It allows you to create sounds that you'd never imagine. It is powerful and the dual line/ amp function is also a great "plus" when creating a preset from scratch. Most of the presets that come with it are close to perfect, but you can still modify parameters if you please.

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  • submitted20 days ago

    asked byDavid

    fromNashville Tn

    So can I hook this up to my 5150 80w Iconic amp? Because I'm using the amps distortion but need certain effects like chorus flanger and phaser and a few others! Because the headrush from my knowledge you couldn't hook up to your amp

    So can I hook this up to my 5150 80w Iconic amp? Because I'm using the amps distortion but need certain effects like chorus flanger and phaser and a few others! Because the headrush from my knowledge you couldn't hook up to your amp

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, you can hook a BOSS GX-100 into your EVH 5150 Iconic 80W amp — but how you do it depends on what you want to achieve. Into the Front Input (simplest method): Just run a standard guitar cable from the GX-100's output into the front input of the 5150 Iconic. Set the GX-100 output mode to something like "Line/Combo Amp" or "Stack Input" (depending on your taste — experiment a little). Turn off or minimize preamp/amp models in the GX-100 if you mainly want to use your 5150’s preamp. You can still use the GX-100’s effects (reverbs, delays, mods, etc.). Your tone will be "colored" by the 5150’s preamp. Four-Cable Method (4CM) — best for using both preamps properly: Connect guitar → GX-100 input. GX-100 Send → 5150 front input. 5150 FX Send → GX-100 Return. GX-100 Output → 5150 FX Return. This lets you: Put drives, boosts, and wahs in front of the 5150’s preamp. Insert modulation, delay, and reverb after the amp's distortion (in the effects loop). Choose whether to use the 5150 preamp or GX-100 amp models (or blend them creatively). Straight into the Effects Return (power amp only) Plug the GX-100’s output directly into the 5150’s FX Return. This bypasses the 5150's preamp completely — you’re just using the 5150’s power amp. This method is great if you want the GX-100’s amp modeling to be your "main amp tone." Great if you want to use the GX-100 as the "brain." If you love the 5150 tone, use 4CM. If you want GX-100 to be the full rig, plug into the FX Return. For simple jams, just run into the front input.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked bychet

    frombakersfield ca

    ok im seeing both guitar and bass presets on this is this product for both guitar and bass

    ok im seeing both guitar and bass presets on this is this product for both guitar and bass

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It can be used with a bass but is primarily a guitar unit.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byJoe

    fromundisclosed

    Does GX-100 have a Looper?

    Does GX-100 have a Looper?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Boss GX-100 guitar effects processor has a looper.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byRoger

    fromMcminnville, Oregon

    Can you use batteries to power this unit?

    Can you use batteries to power this unit?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, you can't.

  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byJohan

    fromStamford CT

    What power supply do you recommend for this product?

    What power supply do you recommend for this product?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Livewire UXS Universal Multi-Voltage Power Supply with USB Port

  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byWayne

    fromAkron NY

    Will this allow 4 cable method sending some effects to amp fx loop with others to front of amp?

    Will this allow 4 cable method sending some effects to amp fx loop with others to front of amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It has stereo and mono outputs in addition to a loop.

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byAl

    fromBoston, Massachusetts

    Does the GT-100 have a looper and percussion library?

    Does the GT-100 have a looper and percussion library?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It has just a looper.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked bynmjunior

    fromBrazil

    Is it comes with its power supply?

    Is it comes with its power supply?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMatt

    fromDallas

    Does this replace the need for effects pedals? I.e.: metal zone, overdrive, delay, reverb, etc.? Trying to put together a pedalboard with multiple different chains that can be switched between, Wondering if this is the solution.

    Does this replace the need for effects pedals? I.e.: metal zone, overdrive, delay, reverb, etc.? Trying to put together a pedalboard with multiple different chains that can be switched between, Wondering if this is the solution.

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Yup.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDonny

    fromWeirton, WV

    I currently am using a Boss ME80 direct in to a MarMarshall DSL40. I have it set up as individual stomp boxes, but it is very bulky and takes up most of my pedal board. Is the GX100 similar and can I set it up the same way

    I currently am using a Boss ME80 direct in to a MarMarshall DSL40. I have it set up as individual stomp boxes, but it is very bulky and takes up most of my pedal board. Is the GX100 similar and can I set it up the same way

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes
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