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clysthène « Very good effects, simulation exceeded HP, distortion and od quite insipid »
Published on 04/10/12 at 03:35I refer to the manual of 86 pages 
No lamp, it's digital.
But torments me a question: IO send and return they receive the same converters as the input and output?
Small flat staff: the sampling frequency is fixed at 44.1kHz, which prevents me from using the digital output since I work at 48kHz. That said, according to Nyquist 44.1kHz is ample to respect the audio of an electric guitar, so I understand the choice of Boss about it.
Big plus for the Noise Suppressor that is excellent, the grid-in audio that can change the chaining in all directions including externalities.
Last, the pedal is a reliability and durability which makes it a companion along the way.
UTILIZATION
I used a GT-3 for a good ten years so I was familiar with the ergonomics. For someone who discovers the logic of the device, the manual is essential. That said, the manual is very clear, well translated and generous in theoretical descriptions.
SOUND QUALITY
Modulations are very good. A special mention for the flanger is very organic / liquid, really excellent. Some effects are too extravagant for my taste, I think in particular that is very humanizer connotations.
Compressor and limiter very good, really.
The acoustic simulation is far from an acoustic guitar, but for clean sounds, it adds a beautiful shine.
The processor is fast pitch shifting, well made.
The wah is also convincing, you have presets that emulate a CryBaby, a Vox. On an overdrive, the CryBaby is fine. Note that I compare it with the red Fasel Wylde Wah, which is not bad, that's saying something.
The strength of this pedal is that all parameters can be edited, making it a complex but fully customizable. In theory, concerning the modulations, it is possible to find exactly the sound you want, all of which is to be patient.
I do not use reverbs but exceptional cases, I regret the absence of a spring reverb.
The timing is very good, with many possibilities. No fault of that side.
This brings me to the effects of distortion and OD, and there is drama. No surprise on that side, it is synthetic, garish for some, certainly not in short what we can expect a saturation or a grain. Personally, I use the outer loop to connect to an OD (TS-7) and an 8-band EQ. From there you can adjust the amount of signal that is injected into the loop (via the drive) and the amount that reduces (via level). With a tube amp behind, as if it boosts the pedals were connected directly, the loop does not color the sound, just like the rest of the pedal, amazing. Dynamics is respected to the extent that you took the time to adjust the output level of the gizmo, the patch level, the output type, etc. ...
The preamp simus are not all convincing, I think particularly in high-gain, which suffer from a lack of dynamics and a grain too cartoonish. However, the simulation VOX AC30 (apart from the lead channel is ugly) is quite successful, and that of the JC-120 which was a shame to miss for Roland / Boss
Note also the ability to customize an existing modeling preamp, by shifting the bass and treble sweets spots and pushing or dropping them.
Simus on HP, then it is false in full. The technology dates, for sure, and convolution simus really really simus relegated to the rank of models filters coarse comb.
In short: excellent for modulation periods. Reverb a bit limited. Simus preamps convincing for some, bad for others. Simus HP to cast.
OVERALL OPINION
Pedals solid, serious, very good sound quality. Perfect for the modulations, effects and temporal dynamics. The filter effects are convincing. For the rest (HP simulation, distortion, OD), it's light.
Priced at the occasion, this is a very good deal.
No lamp, it's digital.
But torments me a question: IO send and return they receive the same converters as the input and output?
Small flat staff: the sampling frequency is fixed at 44.1kHz, which prevents me from using the digital output since I work at 48kHz. That said, according to Nyquist 44.1kHz is ample to respect the audio of an electric guitar, so I understand the choice of Boss about it.
Big plus for the Noise Suppressor that is excellent, the grid-in audio that can change the chaining in all directions including externalities.
Last, the pedal is a reliability and durability which makes it a companion along the way.
UTILIZATION
I used a GT-3 for a good ten years so I was familiar with the ergonomics. For someone who discovers the logic of the device, the manual is essential. That said, the manual is very clear, well translated and generous in theoretical descriptions.
SOUND QUALITY
Modulations are very good. A special mention for the flanger is very organic / liquid, really excellent. Some effects are too extravagant for my taste, I think in particular that is very humanizer connotations.
Compressor and limiter very good, really.
The acoustic simulation is far from an acoustic guitar, but for clean sounds, it adds a beautiful shine.
The processor is fast pitch shifting, well made.
The wah is also convincing, you have presets that emulate a CryBaby, a Vox. On an overdrive, the CryBaby is fine. Note that I compare it with the red Fasel Wylde Wah, which is not bad, that's saying something.
The strength of this pedal is that all parameters can be edited, making it a complex but fully customizable. In theory, concerning the modulations, it is possible to find exactly the sound you want, all of which is to be patient.
I do not use reverbs but exceptional cases, I regret the absence of a spring reverb.
The timing is very good, with many possibilities. No fault of that side.
This brings me to the effects of distortion and OD, and there is drama. No surprise on that side, it is synthetic, garish for some, certainly not in short what we can expect a saturation or a grain. Personally, I use the outer loop to connect to an OD (TS-7) and an 8-band EQ. From there you can adjust the amount of signal that is injected into the loop (via the drive) and the amount that reduces (via level). With a tube amp behind, as if it boosts the pedals were connected directly, the loop does not color the sound, just like the rest of the pedal, amazing. Dynamics is respected to the extent that you took the time to adjust the output level of the gizmo, the patch level, the output type, etc. ...
The preamp simus are not all convincing, I think particularly in high-gain, which suffer from a lack of dynamics and a grain too cartoonish. However, the simulation VOX AC30 (apart from the lead channel is ugly) is quite successful, and that of the JC-120 which was a shame to miss for Roland / Boss
Note also the ability to customize an existing modeling preamp, by shifting the bass and treble sweets spots and pushing or dropping them.
Simus on HP, then it is false in full. The technology dates, for sure, and convolution simus really really simus relegated to the rank of models filters coarse comb.
In short: excellent for modulation periods. Reverb a bit limited. Simus preamps convincing for some, bad for others. Simus HP to cast.
OVERALL OPINION
Pedals solid, serious, very good sound quality. Perfect for the modulations, effects and temporal dynamics. The filter effects are convincing. For the rest (HP simulation, distortion, OD), it's light.
Priced at the occasion, this is a very good deal.