Boss GT10 Multi Effect Pedal

Boss GT10 Multi Effect Pedal

The GT-10, driven by BOSS’ latest custom-made DSP and proprietary sound-modeling COSM® engine, is a floorboard powerhouse that offers natural and musical response as well as a marked improvement in sound quality from previous generations. It’s also loaded with an innovative user interface, including EZ Tone, so guitarists can obtain the exact sound they desire in the most intuitive way imaginable.

Massive tone, advanced effects, and a more natural and musical response

EZ Tone wizard provides the ultimate easy-to-use, intuitive approach to sound creation based on graphic icons

Parallel effects chain offers two separate effects paths, including COSM® amp models

Create sound-on-sound loops with onboard Phrase Loop function

Large LCD and bright LED enable high visibility even in bright sunlight and difficult concert-stage lighting conditions

USB capability accommodates streaming audio and MIDI data in real time

Advanced sound

Powered by BOSS custom-made new-generation processor and proprietary COSM® sound-modeling method, the GT-10 ushers in a new era of audio quality for guitarists. BOSS’ legendary know-how of effects and sound modeling are fully integrated into this new flagship floorboard multi-FX unit. As a result, tone quality is significantly higher, and response to playing dynamics is much more natural and musical. And not just for the stage — the GT-10 is also great in the studio thanks to its USB capability and digital output.

EZ Tone Wizard

The GT-10 is a pro player’s dream, but it’s also friendly enough for first timers. The innovative EZ Tone wizard helps you create top-quality sounds quickly. It offers an intuitive approach to sound design based on graphical icons to quickly realize the sounds that guitarists are imaging. No more struggling with parameters on the LCD. In addition to EZ Tone, general operation of GT-10 is truly intuitive. The Effects Select buttons, for example, enable instant access to the essential parameters of each effect. The values of the parameters shown can be increased/decreased immediately by turning four rotary encoder knobs below the LCD. Operation is as easy as compact pedals on a pedalboard, as you can quickly jump from any effect to any effect.

More Flexibility and Creative Possibilities

GT-10’s Parallel Chain feature provides two separate effects paths, including COSM® amp models for seamless switching from clean tone to lead and vice versa. The two channels can be used simultaneously, blended by expression pedal, or even switched based on your playing dynamics. The GT-10 also comes equipped with Phrase Loop. This inspiring feature is great for idea sketching and practice, as well as in performance with live sound-on-sound looping.

USB Connectivity

Connect the GT-10 to a wide range of external gear via its rear-panel USB port, where audio and MIDI data can be streamed digitally to computers, digital recorders, or other compatible devices. Safely transfer precious data to and from the GT-10 via USB as well.

Quality Construction

It’s a BOSS tradition to build gear that looks great, is friendly to use, and stands up to the rigors of the road. The GT-10 is no exception, with its strong, stylish design, and six dedicated footswitches plus built-in expression pedal. The high-contrast LCD and LED make using the GT-10 a breeze even on dark stages or in glaring sunlight.

Specifications:

AD Conversion: 24-bit + AF method (*1)

DA Conversion: 24-bit

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz

Program Memories: 400; 200 (user) + 200 (preset)

Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu; RETURN: -10 dBu

Input Impedance: INPUT: 1 M ohm; RETURN: 220 k ohms

Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT: -10 dBu / +4 dBu; SEND: -10 dBu

Output Impedance: OUTPUT: 2 k ohms; SEND: 3 k ohms

Dynamic Range: 100 dB or greater (IHF-A)

Digital Output: Coaxial type (conforms to IEC60958)

Display: 132 x 64 dots graphic LCD with backlit 7 segments, 3 characters LED

Connectors: INPUT jack (1/4 inch phone type), OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (1/4 inch phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), EXT LOOP jacks SEND, RETURN (1/4 inch phone type), AMP CONTROL jack (1/4 inch phone type), EXP PEDAL 2/CTL3,4 jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), USB connector, DIGITAL OUT jack, MIDI connectors IN, OUT, DC IN jack

Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC Adaptor: Roland PSB-1U)

Current Draw: 800 mA

Accessories

AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-1U), Owner's Manual, Roland Service (Information Sheet)

Options

Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, Dual Footswitch: BOSS FS-6, Expression Pedal: BOSS FV-500L/500H, Roland EV-5, Footswitch Cable: Roland PCS-31 (1/4 inch phone plug (stereo) - 1/4, inch phone plug (mono) x2)

Size and Weight

Width: 542 mm (21-3/8 inches)

Depth: 272 mm (10-3/4 inches)

Height: 77 mm (3-1/16 inches)

Weight: 4.9 kg (10 lbs. 13 oz.)

Maximum height is 104 mm (4-1/8 inches) when pedal-up

Model	GT-10
Power Type	AC Adapter (Included)
Number of Pedals	9
Pedal Type	Switch and Continuous
Inputs/Outputs	Input, Stereo Out, Ext Loop Send/Return, Pedal In, Amp Control In, Digital Out
Stereo	Yes
Controls	Soft Knobs, Effects Switches, Footswitches, Data Wheel
Other Features	USB Jack
Product Weight	10.8 lbs
Dimensions	22" x 10.75" x 3.1"

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Boss GT10 Guitar Multi Effect Pedal Board

4.8

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (5)
Excellent sound quality (5)
Good selection of effects (5)
Responsive (5)
Versatile (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Performances (5)
Professional recording (5)
Outdoor events / games (4)
Amateur recording (3)
Soundtracks (3)

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11/17/2008

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great unit

By gasb

from panama

About Me Experienced

Pros

Compact Design
Excellent Sound Quality
Good Selection Of Effects
Responsive
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Performances
Professional Recording

Comments about Boss GT10 Guitar Multi Effect Pedal Board:

Cool unit. A lot of effects and configurations.
Great sounds.

9/24/2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

NO words JUST THANK U BOSS

By CDD

from BROOKLYN NY

About Me Experienced

Pros

Compact Design
Excellent Sound Quality
Good Selection Of Effects
Responsive
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Events
Performances

Comments about Boss GT10 Guitar Multi Effect Pedal Board:

Just the best ....i have it now for about 6 months .. what should i tell u it just SOUND great ....

hearing is beliving....

check it out for urself....

in the begining its a little hard to find out how it works but after a few hours u'll have it ready for ur next GIG

enjoy CDD

8/27/2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

sweet

By johnny

from california

About Me Experienced

Pros

Compact Design
Excellent Sound Quality
Good Selection Of Effects
Responsive
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Amateur Recording
Events
Music Videos
Performances
Professional Recording
Soundtracks

Comments about Boss GT10 Guitar Multi Effect Pedal Board:

this has got to be the best multi effect pedal out there. i just got this. i used to have a digitech multieffect and boy does this beat the living hell out of that one. buy it buy it buy it. perfect tone. thats what what we are looking for right? well here it is!!

4/13/2008

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Hmmmm.....

By The Truth

from Mesa, AZ

About Me Experienced

Pros

Amazing station
Beautiful on Stage
What an Eye Catcher

Cons

Best Uses

Professional Recording

Comments about Boss GT10 Guitar Multi Effect Pedal Board:

This is the best processor to hit the market yet!! I have absolutely no complaints with the gear, [...] I am in love with this pedal tough! And SamAsh is the greatest guitar store EVER!!!

4/11/2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome mfx

By Jouho

from San Antonio, Texas

About Me Experienced

Pros

Compact Design
Excellent Sound Quality
Good Selection Of Effects
Responsive
Versatile

Cons

Learning Curve

Best Uses

Amateur Recording
Events
Performances
Professional Recording
Soundtracks

Comments about Boss GT10 Guitar Multi Effect Pedal Board:

I received my GT10 yesterday and I've tinkered with it a bit. I have a long way to go as far as the learning curve, the manual is over 140 pages long. Seems like a sturdy unit, A LOT of presets. Doesn't seem that complicated, has less buttons than previous generations; has a looper - glad it has wah. The LED Bank characters are BRIGHT, watch your eyes!
All-in-all, VERY customizable; A LOT of features, good sound, looking forward to having it for a long time! Thanks a bunch for making this product Boss.

4/4/2008

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

gt 10

By jaygee

from o'side, ca

About Me Professional Musician

Pros

Compact Design
Excellent Sound Quality
Good Selection Of Effects
Responsive
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Amateur Recording
Events
Music Videos
Performances
Professional Recording
Soundtracks

Comments about Boss GT10 Guitar Multi Effect Pedal Board:

this is a nice, easy to use(with some time in the manual) unit, it's basically the gt 8 w/ some new features; looper, usb, bigger data screen, and has less knobs, it has some cool pre-amp tones and is easy to edit, not to stoked w/ the chorusing, phaz, flangers-still using cosm stuff from the early 90's, overall it's definately part of my set up, and it's built 10x better than line 6 junk, also doesn't freeze up like line 6 junk!

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Boss GT10 Multi Effect Pedal
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Boss GT10 Multi Effect Pedal

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