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Boss GX-700

Multi-Effects for Electric Guitar from Boss

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«  A mythical machine, super quality / price »

Published on 08/09/11 at 11:55
1U multi-effects including: compressor, wah, distortion, preamp, effects loop, EQ, amp simulator, noise suppressor, modulation (phaser, flanger + delusions like ring modulator, humanizer), delay, chorus, tremolo / pan , reverb. The effects can be put in any order (very daring for its time!) But always in series.

It is set in all directions, edited on PC. Digital converters with 44.1 kHz (16 times oversampling) in 18-bit, impressive numbers at its output 15 years ago, a little weak people today.

Connectors: two inputs (one at a time, the input AR is rapidly broken down on many devices), stereo outputs, effects loop, the three classic twelve o'clock (in, out and through), and expression pedal jack to two controls (fs5u style).

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use, the manual is also well done for. Editing effects is natural.

The screen is very readable and comprehensive.

In write mode, which means the sound will overwrite, which can not erase a setting inadvertently.

SOUND QUALITY

The converters are now just dropped, it's still not bad breath. The sound quality is good effects but not excellent. Must admit that the camera is not super clear and grub a little nuance of the guitar. To avoid a high-end amp, it would be a waste. The assembly called "4-wire" gun is nice but even the sound of the guitar, harm ...

On a positive note its distos sound really not bad for the transistor. One recognizes the grain Boss. It sounded more to the hard typed 70 80, for the well rounded and warm blues or large metal modern hi gain (for that, sorry, needed lamps ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I bought the GX to its release and I found it wonderful for years, including a cut above the POD (or at least the first). But one day, by upgrading my set I replaced with a GFORCE and there I became much more critical of him! But hey it's not the same budget.

I used the GX 700 for 12 years without failure. Over time, competition has certainly caught up, but it's still in my opinion a good multi-effects, not ridiculous at all. To play in bars and acoustic say "approximate" is more than enough.

I typed the Satus BOSS, a little less reverb and delay (since I tasted those of TC, obviously) but it's still perfectly fine.

The value for money in is an excellent opportunity, so I do not claim mine, although I do not use practically because for me it is significantly under-side. Finally, if you're broke, go for it on this box! (For cons, will provide a roadie or a MIDI pedal to the scene.)