Boss Pocket GT

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(PRE PRODUCTION FCC TEST SAMPLE ABOVE )
Pocket GT internal Bluetooth Modue  = Microchip BM62
https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/aemDocuments/documents/WSG/ProductDocuments/DataSheets/60001403H.pdf

BM62 Eval Board
http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/70005260B.pdf

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Equivalent Battery
3.7V 850mAh Battery 553640 Lithium Polymer Ion Rechargeable Li-ion Li-Po Battery with 2P PH 2.0mm Pitch Connector
https://www.walmart.com/ip/YDL-3-7V-850mAh-Battery-553640-Lithium-Polymer-Ion-Rechargeable-Li-ion-Li-Po-Battery-with-2P-PH-2-0mm-Pitch-Connector/1053729208?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101086053

Internal view of rechargeable internal battery


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I got a gently used Boss Pocket GT ($115) - and I must say this is already a good sounding and versatile tool

While some youtube content refuses to run in the Boss Tone Studio for Pocket Studio Session manager  - many vids do play and the built in transport keys work on my tested Windows 8.1 and Android 12 devices. 
The Center Cancel works very well -

and the unit has a very low noise floor. I suspect its the identical Boss DSP as Waza Air headphones  - all same sounds - without the Gyro postioning nonsense and $500 price   
 
And built in Tuner ! ( missing on competing mini practice  units)

I updated mine to latest FW 1.30  - and will test its USB Audio / MIDI.

Rumour is this may work with Android devices as Audio interface ( as does the Boss GT-1)  - to be determined

 

Many may consider alternative competing units : Mustang Micro, NUX Mighty Plug Pro

Owning all those - each has issues. the early production  NUX Mighty Plug Pro has a high noise floor which can not be disabled. I find they can be fragile as the common Les Paul type Guitar output jack presents a lot of stress on the folding 1/4" Input jack on the others  - and lower run time due to smaller battery


The Pocket GT sounds very good - drives all my headphones very well and is verstaile with its hardware TRS Stereo AUX Input ( missing on the others)
I can understand if the user has no prior Bleutooth Audio vs Bluetooth BLE connection experience - the Pocket GT may seem confusing. And its Session manager will not allow "protected youtube content" from official band sites to load ( holds true for many other Mini DSP practice  devices with Bluetooth Audio ) but most Youtube links do work

I disregarded this unit at $250

But today its common to find it for $125 new

I give it a 9 out of 10

Facebook Boss Pocket GT User group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/699507164108276/

   

[Mrchevy]

but the Boss Pocket GT under $129 has so many more useable features for my needs

I just watched the Sweetwater demo for the Pocket GT. IT HAS THE PROGRAMMABLE PATCH CHANGE FEATURE !!!! YES!!! This is the feature I could not get to work on the MPP. How is the BT connectivity on this. With the Waza Airs it can be a bit finicky at times but not to bad.

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Boss Pocket GT Works very well - still my fave

Using Android 12 90% of time always stays connected

Sounds like a Waza Air, without the Gyro axis head positioning

Compare each Parameter guides Pocket GT vs Waza Air - same amps & FX. And Pocket GT has an excellent headphone Amp - Much better than those mini  folding plug DSP Amp modelers ( Mustang Mini, Mighty Plug, DNA FX GiT Mini

Due to Pocket GT's Center Cancel Aux Input ( for learning songs)  and the auto patch change within BTS - its a better mobile tool vs the similar sounding Boss GT-1 ( very underated floor MFX)

Ands its flawless 24 bit Stereo USB Audio I/O on Android/Chromebook ( not possible on apple IOS though)

here is correct cable for Boss Pocket GT Audio USB  recording with  Android 12 devices  with USB-C


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CHBG9VB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Bill Ruppert]

Boss Pocket GT Works very well - still my fave

Using Android 12 90% of time always stays connected

Sounds like a Waza Air, without the Gyro axis head positioning

Compare each Parameter guides Pocket GT vs Waza Air - same amps & FX. And Pocket GT has an excellent headphone Amp - Much better than those mini  folding plug DSP Amp modelers ( Mustang Mini, Mighty Plug, DNA FX GiT Mini

Due to Pocket GT's Center Cancel Aux Input ( for learning songs)  and the auto patch change within BTS - its a better mobile tool vs the similar sounding Boss GT-1 ( very underated floor MFX)

Ands its flawless 24 bit Stereo USB Audio I/O on Android/Chromebook ( not possible on apple IOS though

If you have a Pocket GT before Serial number A8M6412 it is 32 bit audio in and out!
https://www.boss.info/us/support/by_product/pocket-gt/support_documents/c9748952-fe5b-4429-985b-4465679ef9d3/

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If you have a Pocket GT before Serial number A8M6412 it is 32 bit audio in and out!
https://www.boss.info/us/support/by_product/pocket-gt/support_documents/c9748952-fe5b-4429-985b-4465679ef9d3/

Cool - it's why I purchased a open box return from Sweetwater $115 - hoping I got an older one

Mine is S/N A4M3116

No wonder it sounds clean as a whistle and NO HISS

Apparently
2020 - 2021 Pocket GT with S/N A4Mxxxx =32 bit

Late 2021 to current Pocket GT with S/N A8Mxxxx =24 bit

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[Elantric]

Just received the Katana:GO

IMHO, the Pocket GT remains far superior.

With Katana:Go, after a 10 minute play through ,  I'm  Not experiencing any Stereo FX, and the tones on exhibition  are surpassed or exceeded on the more feature rich  Boss Pocket GT -

Pocket GT offers Stereo ambient effects, Guitar Synth- like Overtone Organ simulation,  and much better electric guitar to Acoustic Simulation

Add the Backing Track Center Cancel Switch to isolate parts - given a choice. I'd use the Pocket GT as it offers 99 user presets, hardware Aux Input, and bulk of the features of Katana:Go ( support for Boss BLE Wireless Footswitch/ Expression Pedal  - look for the early 32 bit Pocket GT

[gumtown]

Not yet tried the Katana GO, but your comments do reflect my thoughts, that the GT-Pocket is a bit more feature rich.
I do wish that Boss has implemented some type of programmable Assigns in both devices though,
they are a bit limiting in Bluetooth variable control (Expression pedal) to just the Volume/Wah/Pedal Bend,
 although the GT-Pocket has the three knobs only assignable globally.

[Bill Ruppert]

Just received the Katana:GO

IMHO, the Pocket GT remains far superior.

With Katana:Go, after a 10 minute play through ,  I'm  Not experiencing any Stereo FX, and the tones on exhibition  are surpassed or exceeded on the more feature rich  Boss Pocket GT -

Pocket GT offers Stereo ambient effects, Guitar Synth- like Overtone Organ simulation,  and much better electric guitar to Acoustic Simulation

Add the Backing Track Center Cancel Switch to isolate parts - given a choice. I'd use the Pocket GT as it offers 99 user presets, hardware Aux Input, and bulk of the features of Katana:Go ( support for Boss BLE Wireless Footswitch/ Expression Pedal  - look for the early 32 bit Pocket GT

Yes, the 32 bit Pocket GT is wonderful. But it does lack a looper for practice...
I will say the Mooer P2 has a looper and is wonderful as well. The P2 is priced right on AliExpress.

[Elantric]

BOSS POCKET GT PARAMETERS FW 1.20 (excel spreadsheet)