Boss GT-10 Guitar Effects Processor user reviews ( 6/10) - 30 user reviews

• 08/04/12

  tonmazz's review "Boss GT-10 - A Gigging Musicians best friend"

  Characteristics

  The Boss GT-10 Multi-effects unit has just about every effect a gigging musician will need. Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Harmonist,Advanced Amp modeling and much, much more. Boss uses a new technology they call COSM or Composite Object Sound Modeling. While the average guy doesn't have to know what that is exactly, it equates the best sounding Boss multi effects unit to date. The GT-10 is equipt with USB capability, Parralel Effects chain, MIDI capability, and a digital out making recording a snap. It also comes with an expression pedal for various functions including wah, channel blending, pitch bends, and more.

  Utilization

  Having been through several BOSS muti-effects units in the past including the GT-8 which was incredibly hard to figure out, the GT-10 is light years ahead as far as ease-of-use. I had it producing great sounds in ten minutes with the EZ Tone function. It took me ten minutes in the past to know the GT-8 was way too complicated and was going back to the store. It also took ten minutes to know the GT-10 was the perfect unit for me and was never going back. The menus are intuative enough for the average guy to understand and manipulate. When I did get stuck, the users manual was clear and concise enough to help me figure it out.

  Sound Quality

  The sound quality is fantastic and works perfect through the effects loop on my guitar amplifier. The level control in an easy to access place on the top allows me to blend my volume by foot while on stage to match the loop level. In some cases the GT-10 produces such great tones, I will volume the unit up to allow its tone to dominate my amplifier's core tone.

  Overall Opinion

  Overall the GT-10 is the gigging musician's best friend. I now have two because I can't imagine going on stage without it. I love its ease of use and the fact that it can do just about anything I need it to in the context of a cover band playing many styles and types of music. The phrase looper is a great feature and is a great way to lay down a simple rythem and practice over it. Some people complain they need stomp boxes as the quality of a multi-effects unit usually falls short. Those players may not have tried the GT-10. The sound quality is unmatched by any unit I have owned or tried in the past. It has also been extremely road worthy and I have had no problems. If I had to find one thing that would be an improvement, it might be an extra long power chord for those places where power is tough to get to. All in all the GT-10 is a great choice and well worth the price!
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• 06/22/12

  Mattfig's review "Pretty cool"

  Characteristics

  OK, before I get into specs, I should tell you I almost sold this thing about three or four times...to the point of accepting money for it (which I returned promptly) and bailing out....It's been a love/hate affair but I've learned a lot and can speak intelligently about its use...
  
  
  
  Specs:
  
  
  
  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-31L (1/4 inch phone plug (stereo) - 1/4, inch phone plug (mono) x2)
  
  
  
  System Requirements
  
  
  
  Windows
  
  OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® 7
  
  CPU/Clock: Pentium®/Celeron® or Pentium compatible processor 1 GHz or higher
  
  RAM: 512 MB or more
  
  Hard Disk: 190 MB or more
  
  Display/Colors: 1024 x 768/65,536 colors (16 bit High Color) or more
  
  
  
  Macintosh
  
  OS: Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later
  
  CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4, G5 1 GHz or higher/Intel processor
  
  RAM: 512 MB or more
  
  Display/Colors: 1024 x 768/32,000 colors or more
  
  
  
  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

  Utilization

  This thing is hard to use, let's be frank...Especially if you plan to utilize the GT-10's loop and the 4 cable method...That's why I got it...The FX, the loop, and the MIDI control....I use Egnater/Randall MTS amps and wanted an all in one solution....In short the 4CM didn't work for me...I couldn't get the send/return levels set up despite my attempts at standard "unity gain" applications...I have wound up using it to switch channels on my MTS amps as well as run inline effects...No 4CM....And it works great....The Noise Suppressor is weak after I've become accustomed to ISP G series products...
  
  
  
  The manual is clear but if you are a beginner, you're gonna need help...There's an easy to find forum with tons of helpful people....That's how I have survived....

  Sound Quality

  The amp models are something I don't use...I don't care for them but to be fair, I don't care for any digital models...Anyway, the FX are great and you have many options that are all fully tweak able....This thing sounds excellent when used in conjunction with a great amp....
  
  
  
  The FX can be wet or transparent....The MIDI control is great....You have a TON of EQ options as well as any effect you could imagine...Wah, volume, shifter, etc...All here...

  Overall Opinion

  I really like this thing, you can arrange your effects any way you want...Order them any way you want....It gives you a lot of control in one box....It really can function the same as an expensive pedal board...It just takes a bit to get to know it and how to use it....Ask questions online and get answers...Dive in, this one is great!
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• 12/10/08

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by Jojolapraline/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  Multi-effects processor

  Utilization

  User's manual is provided

  Sound Quality

  I bought this Boss because I wanted an all-in-one solution to play in pubs.
  
  
  
  I put it back in its box after two hours!!! And returned it to the store (30-day money back warranty).
  
  
  
  You'll need to get your ears checked if you believe this unit sounds good!!!
  
  
  
  I tried out clean, crunch and distortion settings.
  
  
  
  I connected it directly to a mixer feeding RCF310A and tried out different amp simulations (JC120, combo amp, etc.). Although I tried every possible EQ setting, the sound was awful.
  
  
  
  It sounds either too metallic or to dark. And forget the factory presets.
  
  
  
  My old GX700 sounds much better.
  
  
  
  I've already owned different gear: ADA MP1, JMP1, POD XT (awful, the POD v2 is ten times better), Johnson J-Station (not bad).
  
  
  
  Currently, the best and not too expensive setup is a Tonelab with the speaker simulation of a Rocktron Replifex!

  Overall Opinion

  It's once again a marketing thing.
  
  
  
  They packed the effects they developed in the last 10 years in a nice-looking silver foot board that you'll probably sell again six months later to buy a GT20.
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• 12/05/08

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by Resty/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  Effects provided: virtually every effect. Connections: comprehensive. Editable: yes, see Roland's website and test it... 10/10.

  Utilization

  Quite simple. Clear user's manual. 8/10.

  Sound Quality

  Excellent sound (but not so good as a Rocktron Prophesy). Excellent clean sound. Big heavy metal distortion. Good factory presets but you can get better results if you edit all parameters yourself. You can add other effect devices. Very important: play with a good amp. With a 100-watt Fender or Peavey you get a killer sound. I don't like the sound with a 35-watt Marshall. It's normal, Marshall amps are not made for heavy metal freaks. 9/10.

  Overall Opinion

  Cons: Weight! Size (width). If Boss develops a multi-effect footboard with the same sound quality but half as heavy and wide, I'll give them an award. 8/10 because it's too heavy, too wide and a bit too expensive.
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• 09/14/12

  Jackisover's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " I loved ... I love it less."

  Characteristics

  Numerous effects, a very complete device, usable connected to a computer.

  Utilization

  Configuration is not really simple. This machine is a gas plant, it takes real time to be able to know and use it well. I've never been able to operate even if only 75% of its potential. I see here a downside: too complex.

  Sound Quality

  The effects are very good, you get sounds pretty original and can sometimes be very nice, unfortunately it is in this section that I see the biggest negative. Sounds are cold, dry, and nothing changes. We may have a wide variety of add effects, preamps always give the dry side which I personally find very annoying.

  Overall Opinion

  It's been a while since I played with this pedal, I'm used extensively on stage. It is very good for a certain type of use, I recommend for those looking for a warm and fat, a little vintage, and I recommend it to those who hope to renew their sound, modernized. Here's why today, I'll sell it to replace it with another pedal that better match my expectations. With experience, I would do that choice. It is important to pay attention to what was really looking forward to making a purchase of this award.
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• 02/24/12

  jmd60's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " a solid pedal with effects particularly successful"

  Characteristics

  Bought at € 395 in January 2012, following the price cut (it is replaced by the GT100)
  
  The RP10 is a multi-effect pedal that gives off a good solid feel.
  
  It has 99 factory presets and 99 users. It is organized into four bank presets and you change the bank with the top pedals (which are also recorded loops) and was the 4 pedals left to select the preset.
  
  In addition, it has two pedals to vary the presets and an expression pedal (for wah and other), and these three are totally allocable pedals as desired.
  
  Controlled via midi / usb (never tried). A tuner. FX Loop (very interesting). A phrase loop (loop recorder sentence)
  
  One end of treatment, mainly in series (you can also put in parallel), we have:
  
  Compression - overdrive / distortion / fuzz - preamp - EQ - fx1 - fx2 - delay - chorus - reverb - effects loop and external noise suppressor 2 (possible change of chaining)
  
  So you can put a distortion, limiter (purpose1), a flange (effet2), delay, chorus, reverb and an effects loop (preamp / amp / pedal, etc..)!
  
  In the fx effects, there are wah, compressor, limiter, change tone, synth, octaver, pitch shifter, auto riff, phaser, flanger, chorus, tremolo, rotary, vibrato, ring, and other odd effects.
  
  Found in overdrive / distortion pedal emulations of the mark (OD1 / 2) and other

  Utilization

  The ergonomics are very good: the pedals are well thought out, reminds light effects is being seen, and can be accessed by each impact a specific button.
  
  Small problem: for parameter changes, you can get lost and confused the button to use because you have some thing to do sometimes with a button, sometimes with another.
  
  For the effects loop, it must be activated in the MASTER mode and select the Direct Mix to control the rate of reinjection.

  Sound Quality

  Compression, EQ is correct.
  
  All effects are very good and sound wonderful (flange / chorus / delays / reverb), the wah is not bad.
  
  The distortion / drive are correct but do not tear, it can be improved with a pedal of choice (market distortion / drive is bloated)
  
  The pre-amp emulation is not great, it is more or less at a POD. This lack of clarity and warmth. I am considering buying a preamp that will serve me as bass and keyboard.

  Overall Opinion

  Use for 2 months. I POD2 for 12 years and a few pedals.
  
  In the end, it was a well made compact crankset with effects particularly successful. It is high above a POD2 example.
  
  I was initially hesitant with the G-Major2, but with the price drop of GT10, G-Major is found almost two times more expensive (with the purchase of a midi pedal over € 550 100 € of crankset = 650 € against € 395) to a level barely above functions and less.
  
  The GT10 is a good deal of time.
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• 01/31/12

  bobzik's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " It is not easy but there are potential"

  Characteristics

  See more advice or information from the manufacturers.

  Utilization

  To make it work it's pretty simple patch editing, effects, the manual is clear, everything is pretty basic easy access
  
  If you choose one that already exists or single mode is easy, but with my equipment I never good output with multi-effects.

  Sound Quality

  So this part asked for clarification:
  
  It seems that on my hardware sound is pretty average, I have two guitars: a Squier Stratocaster Deluxe (SSS) and a Fender Stratocaster United States (SSS), a Blues Junior amp.
  
  So I think this pedal works best with humbucker (from what I saw and heard), and with the speaker sound system, or a transistor amp (more neutral).
  
  
  
  I manage to use effects independently of patches, for cons for manufacturing patch, I recognize that it is quite complicated when you enter the details and fine-tuning effects in the settings with my equipment is difficult, but are so many settings it's complicated, I have two software co louse, trole (partheus and FxfloorBoard) I will still repeat attempts though a change of material is more appropriate and expensive.
  
  
  
  For clean sounds it is a bad choice, the rest is OK.

  Overall Opinion

  I have 3 years I do not use it often
  
  I had the RP255 DIGITECH the problem remains the same.
  
  + Plus: the operation, ease of use of basic functions (I did not say its creation there is something else), the system effects (luminous buttons), the "mini" looper, the tuner .
  
  - Less: we feel the potential of the machine but I can not use it has, the worse is knowing that it is possible and given the number of control there is necessarily what I want, I don ' Sometimes not get him out of the machine.
  
  
  
  On the other hand, every time I deliver I advance slowly, but I'd rather play guitar than playing the sound engineer.
  
  
  
  Since I use it only very rarely, I should have bought instead of the pedals (BOSS CS3, Ibanez TS9, Flanger). But mostly I use a guitar and my amp is all tube, it's easy and exciting.
  
  
  
  I'll keep it. I one day I, I get it ..
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• 12/10/11

  pierrerdl's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Unbeatable!"

  Characteristics

  I leave you to go to the manufacturer's description connatre the multitude of possibilities.

  Utilization

  use could not be more simple, a condition of taking the trouble to spend a small 1 / 2 hour on the user manual, trs rdig well, as usual with bosses. (a change of mode of employment for those who know rdigs dj to use the device as I have seen with other manufacturers .....)

  Sound Quality

  sounds are classs by catgories, clean, drive, lead effects etc. .... and everyone there is something a condition to have a good amp dot a good clear sound. just plug the bte and sounds!! the possibilities are wide trs and everyone there is something, even the most demanding same.
  
  I play the guitar all day long for 35 years, I pat pdalier by which a sum more than reasonable offers quality effects of either amp simulations and effects that is remarkable!! j 'a bit quiet on mfiant rverb, so used a lexicon, but they do it's job well trs and all effects. the amp simulations are rich and varied, and there are a few persvrance the sound that you want to hear. I play on a scratch of my production team with a simple (brown sugar) and a double (the mule) in the bare knuckle I made sounds wishes. from light to saturated through most DLIR (octave, guitar synth ....)

  Overall Opinion

  I've had 15 days and I refine my sound as I run and as the possibilities of this pdalier, say 20 years ago you had to have a rack with 2000 x unitsa pice euros in order to have only half of the opportunities offered to us in this little more finished bijou.De galres the transmission gear is lightweight and can be cumbersome, minimum connection is rve to move to the concert!
  
  
  
  report quality unbeatable price in my opinion I do it again this choice without any hsitation, and too bad for the psycho-manic sound vintage lamps dpensent a fortune in gear to get the sound right at home and them ..... the sound you wherever you go play! get sound is good, what is done with, it's better!
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• 12/05/11

  t_fabritius's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " While to Get You Started"

  Characteristics

  These effects numriques, the vast majority of effects are REPRESENTATIVES, many things are paramtrables including the effects of chaining them. There is an expression pedals (whawha, volume). It can connect your computer via USB and is automatically recognized by GarageBand for example.

  Utilization

  Using simple enough, but a lot of presets you can quickly get good sound. Manuel fairly clear and complete. You can also Tlcharger of rglages on the internet but it is less clear!

  Sound Quality

  Effects, including distos are a bit cold, not always powerful trs. Nanmoins, I who was looking to get the majority of effects in one pdalier is perfect for a. In addition when you're in an apartment being able to play headset is perfect. Note that your exact sound does not the same thing as we are, or you leave the headphone on the amp. I used it in 4 mthode son on the amp to keep the lamp pramplification my amp.

  Overall Opinion

  I used a lot for 2 years especially since I lived in the studio and had to play with headphones. Today I use a lot of pedals, but instead I keep always to play with headphones! To Get You Started with a lot of effects is the distortion APRS trs well as digital and remains cold whawha less violent than the pedals example. Against the chorus by trs well, pitch shifter, reverb, delay c a lot and I use them again.
  
  In total it is a good product but trs not expect to get a distortion worthy of a big amp lamp is a numrique.
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• 12/04/11

  JohnnyG's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A pretty box complte"

  Characteristics

  What are the effects, or types of effects available? ca have different module:
  
  Wah, Volume, Comp, distortion, EQ, noise gate (x2) preamp (x2), fx1, fx2, chorus, delay, reverb, and an external effect unit.
  
  Found in the fx effects that are not within the category (type octave pitshift, ringmodulator etc. ....
  
  The effects are editable via software NOT PROVIDED by boss (gt10fxfloorboard) but the edition are the gt10 sounds is not so complicated. just the app provides flexibility and can not bend 2 on his machine.
  
  We are in COSM and connections were all that need: between jack, effects loop, stereo output, midi in & out, pc ....

  Utilization

  the manual provides a lot of info, read in detail is a more certain (the details are valid whatever the mode of edtion, pc or on the machine. Nevertheless I prefer to do the edition from the software.

  Sound Quality

  While most effects are effective except Octaver and guitar synth.
  
  Modules must be considered as truly independent effects.
  
  The big quesiton of distos and preamp: At the beginning I found that the GT10 was all that resselblaient saturation with just a different equalization but if worked with enough volume we feel the diffrence. I had the opportunity to compare with a Fender Mustang IV and models are the same level. The settings are sensitive enough, there is no need to move much of the eq preamp to feel the change.
  
  The boss is way to connect to anything (input amplifier, sound, effects loop return .....) a use, which suits him better sound system and loop effect

  Overall Opinion

  It's been several years since I use it. I find the report rather good quality price.
  
  It must be realized that the GT10 is like all the stuff: it tends to be a great sound that is at once by repeating does not work anymore especially if you bump with a different monitoring system (make a sound through headphones example and play on an amp)
  
  This thing has the versatility to him. Now if you have special needs "simple" type I branch and I play with little effect, use a multi-effect will not be used and as much from an amp and a pedal or two.
  
  If you want to increase the quality it will necessarily increase the price and go for example on a shaft.
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