Boss GT-1 Guitar Effects Processor

Boss GT-1 Guitar Effects Processor is a compact, professional-grade multi-effects processor designed for guitarists who need premium BOSS sound in a portable, stage-ready unit. It is suitable for beginners, intermediate players, and professional musicians for practice, recording, live performances, and travel.

Key Features

• Premium BOSS GT-series sound engine
• 108 built-in effects including overdrive, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, wah, pitch shifting, compressor, EQ, and more
• COSM amplifier models covering clean, crunch, classic, and high-gain tones
• 99 User Patches + 99 Preset Patches
• Built-in expression pedal for volume, wah, pitch bend, and effect control
• Easy Select & Easy Edit functions for fast sound creation
• 32-second Phrase Looper
• USB Audio/MIDI interface for recording and editing
• Compatible with BOSS Tone Studio and BOSS Tone Central for downloading patches
• Supports external footswitch or expression pedal
• Runs on 4 AA batteries (up to approximately 7 hours) or optional PSA AC adapter
• Rugged, lightweight design suitable for gigging musicians

Specifications

• Effects: 108
• User Presets: 99
• Factory Presets: 99
• Looper: 32 seconds
• A/D & D/A Conversion: 24-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Inputs: Guitar Input, AUX In
• Outputs: Stereo Output, Headphone Output
• USB: USB Type-B (Audio/MIDI)
• Power: 4 × AA batteries or PSA adapter
• Dimensions: 305 × 152 × 56 mm
• Weight: Approximately 1.3 kg (including batteries)

Ideal For

• Electric Guitar
• Live performances
• Studio recording
• Home practice
• Church worship
• Travel musicians
• Direct connection to PA systems and audio interfaces

Pros

• Excellent BOSS effects quality
• Portable and lightweight
• Easy to program
• Reliable for stage use
• USB recording support
• Large library of downloadable patches

Considerations

• The GT-1 has been discontinued by BOSS, though it is still widely available through retailers.
• While the effects are highly regarded, some experienced players prefer newer-generation amp modeling units for the most realistic amp simulations.

Package Contents

• Boss GT-1 Processor
• 4 × AA Batteries
• User Manual