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Title: Boss GT-100
Post by: Bill Ruppert on January 18, 2012, 07:22:41 AM
http://www.effectsdatabase.com/model/boss/multi/gt100 (http://www.effectsdatabase.com/model/boss/multi/gt100)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: wmzaphod on January 18, 2012, 05:40:22 PM
Am I having a senior moment - I haven't seen this before????  ??? :P
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on January 18, 2012, 05:46:07 PM
Maybe.
The color and knobs have the look of the GT-8/ME-70/ME-25, and the size and pedal layout is simular to the GT-10, the display looks like something from Line6, but the dual displays is new for Boss.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Bill Ruppert on January 18, 2012, 05:47:53 PM

It was leaked today from Dolphin Music in the UK pre Namm opening.
They pulled the info fast as I am sure Roland FREAKED OUT.

Quote from: wmzaphod on January 18, 2012, 05:40:22 PM
Am I having a senior moment - I haven't seen this before????  ??? :P
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: wmzaphod on January 18, 2012, 05:48:28 PM
Quote from: gumtown on January 18, 2012, 05:46:07 PM
Maybe.
The color and knobs have the look of the GT-8/ME-70/ME-25, and the size and pedal layout is simular to the GT-10, the display looks like something from Line6, but the dual displays is new for Boss.
So it could be real then...! 8)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: wmzaphod on January 18, 2012, 06:04:30 PM
Quote from: Bill Ruppert on January 18, 2012, 05:47:53 PM
It was leaked today from Dolphin Music in the UK pre Namm opening.
They pulled the info fast as I am sure Roland FREAKED OUT.
Ah ha... thanks Bill....
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on January 18, 2012, 06:06:29 PM
The details are still floating about a few dutch and italian sites if you google "Boss GT100"
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: paults on January 18, 2012, 06:16:39 PM
Seems like there is always some retailer who "leaks" info a day or so early.... coincidence, or buzz builder?

Line 6 used to go so far as to add pages and images to their website, um, er, not thinking anyone would "find" them..

It's all fun, though :)

 
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 18, 2012, 06:20:06 PM
Seems like a cross between a GT-10 and a GT-8 to me - I like the return of knobs!

But they missed with only ONE external Control Jack - which means you can have either:

* External 2nd Expression Pedal

OR

* Two External Footswitches

but Not  Both -


And they removed the typical SPDIF Out, and replaced it with the USB Audio Interface.

But this seems to be the only way to obtain the latest improved versions of Roland's COSM Amp modelling.  I must say the COSM Amp models in even the Micro BR-80 are an improvement over the now 5 year old VG-99 equivalent versions .

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They are bean counting to keep cost down.
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"The Dolphin Music page has been pulled now, but i found this from a dutch site, and here is the translation.

Product:
Boss GT-100 floor multi-effects processor for guitar Boss GT-100 floor multi-effects processor for guitar

General: General:
The Boss GT-100 is the successor of the popular GT-10 and is the flagship of the GT Series floor-effects processors. The Boss GT-100 is the successor of the popular GT-10 and is the flagship of the GT Series Floor-effects processors. The GT-100 features a powerful new DSP engine and has improved and highly responsive COSM amp models. The GT-100 features a powerful new DSP engine and HAS improved and highly responsive COSM amp models. In addition, all securities received an update and an option to real-time editing. In Addition, all securities received an update and an option to real-time editing. The innovative user interface of the GT-100 is now more user-friendly and intuitive to use. The innovative user interface of the GT-100 is now more user-friendly and intuitive to use. And with EZ Tone enables you to snap a professional guitar sounds. And with EZ Tone Enables you to snap a professional guitar sounds. The large dual LCD screens offer more and clearer information, both while playing and during programming your sounds. The large dual LCD screens, offering more and clearer information, Both while playing and constantly programming your sounds.

GT-100: packed with authentic legendary amps and effects GT-100: packed with authentic legendary amps and effects
COSM amp models are completely redesigned, making the GT-100 sounds better and feels more natural than all his predecessors. COSM amp models are Completely redesigned, making the GT-100 sounds better and feels more natural than all His predecessors. Of rare and vintage guitar amps to modern high-gain monster tear, you'll be amazed at the realism. And vintage guitar amps or strange to modern high gain monster tear, you'll be amazed at the realism. The GT-100 is also packed with Boss effects through the years has made known and popular guitarists. The GT-100 is packed with Boss effects Also through the years HAS made known and popular guitarists. There are several distortions, such as the legendary DS-1, overdrives, delays and reverbs, choruses and flangers and more. There are Several distortions, Such As The Legendary DS-1, overdrives, delays and reverbs, choruses and flangers and more. The robust expression pedal can be used as a volume pedal or wah, but also as a pitch shifter, blend effects and real-time effects influencing parameters. The robust expression pedal can be overused as a volume pedal or wah, but Also as a pitch shifter, blending effects and real-time effects Influencing parameters. And of course, the Phraser / looper not miss this top model. And of course, the Phraser / Looper not miss this top model.

Flexible ins and outs of various applications Flexible ins and outs of applications Various Artists
On the back of the GT-100 is a range of inputs and outputs, making it flexible manner. On the back of the GT-100 has a range of inputs and outputs, making it flexible Manner. Of course there are the MIDI in and out, an effects loop for external effects and an input for an external expression pedal or footswitch. Of course there are the MIDI in and out, an effects loop for external effects and an input for an external expression pedal or footswitch. This is in addition a USB port for connecting to your computer so you CD-quality recording capability. This is in addition under a USB port for connecting to your computer so you CD-quality recording capability. And the GT-100 is back with a CTL AMP output that the channels or effects to your guitar amplifier can change. And the GT-100 is back with a CTL amp thats the output channels or effects to your guitar amplifier can change. You can even play along with an MP3 player or iPod through the 1 / 8 "AUX input. You can even play along with an MP3 player or iPod through the 1 / 8 "AUX input. And of course, a headphone jack is not lacking, the practice quietly into the night. And of course, a headphone jack is not lacking, the Practice quietly Into The Night.

The GT-100 has a sturdy all-metal body with eight footswitches, allowing it to withstand the toughest stage violence. The GT-100 Has A sturdy all-metal body with eight footswitches, allo wing it to the Toughest internship with state violence. But he is also ideal for home and studio! But he is Also ideal for home and studio!

Specifications: Specifications:
- Versatile multi-effects processor for guitar - Versatile multi-effects processor for guitar
- Powerful DSP effects and modeling COSM engine powered by being rebuilt - Powerful DSP effects and modeling COSM engine being rebuilt powered by
- 8 sturdy foot switches, Preset 1-4, Bank Up / Down, Phrase Loop and Accel / CTL - 8 sturdy footswitches, Preset 1-4, Bank Up / Down, Phrase Loop and Accel / CTL
- Robust expression pedal for volume, wah and real-time parameter control - Robust expression pedal for volume, wah and real-time parameter control
- Dual LCD screens for further review - Dual LCD screens for Further Review
- 8 potentiometers parameter - Parameter 8 potentiometers
- Master volume control - Master volume control
- Manual Mode - Manual Mode
- Sounds quickly and easily with EZ Tone Wizard - Quickly and Easily Make Sounds With The EZ Tone wizard
- Chromatic tuner and metronome mode - Chromatic tuner and metronome mode
- On / off switch at the rear - On / off switch on the back
- USB port for direct recording to your computer - USB port for direct recording to your computer
- Guitar Input: 1 / 4 "mono jack - Guitar Input: 1 / 4" mono jack
- Outputs: 2 x 1 / 4 "(left + right) - Outputs: 2 x 1 / 4" (left + right)
- Effects Loop with 1 / 4 "Send + Return, Ground / lift switch - Effects Loop with 1 / 4" Send + Return, Ground / Lift Switch
- 1 / 4 "amp control output for switching an effect on your amplifier or channel - 1 / 4" amp control output for switching the channel on your amp or effects
- 1 / 4 "TRS input for optional expression pedal or footswitch optional - 1 / 4" TRS input for optional expression pedal or optional footswitch
- 1 / 4 "TRS headphone connector - 1 / 4" TRS headphone jack
- MIDI: 2 x 5-pin DIN (in + out) - MIDI: 2 x 5-pin DIN (In + Out)
- Line: 1 / 8 "stereo jack for external audio sources such as CD/MP3 player and iPod, etc. - Line: 1 / 8" stereo jack for external audio sources Such As CD/MP3 player and iPod, etc.
- Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC Adaptor: Roland PSB-1U) - Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC Adaptor: Roland PSB-1U)
- Includes: AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-1U), Manual, Roland Service (Information Sheet) - Includes: AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-1U), Manual, Roland Service (Information Sheet)

Warranty: Warranty:
This product gives you 2 years warranty. This product gives you 2 years warranty.

Suggestions or comments about this product: Suggestions or comments about this product:
- Note: Specifications and text subject to official notice! - Note: Specifications subject to official notice and text!"


Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 18, 2012, 06:25:21 PM
Of Course Fender has entered the DSP Amp Sim Multi- FX Footpedal Competition too:

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Fender Mustang Floor
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The new Fender Mustang Floor raises the standard for modern guitar versatility and muscle. Driven by incredibly authentic amp models and a huge array of built-in effects, the Mustang Floor comes equipped with USB connectivity and Fender FUSE™ software, allowing you to create and shape your tone like never before.

The Mustang Floor board delivers unlimited tonal variety and performance. It contains 100 amp presets derived from 12 different amp models that deliver accurate tones from vintage Fender tube combos, classic British tones from decades past, to outrageous modern metal distortion, and 37 different effects in four categories (stomp, modulation, delay and reverb), The Mustang Floor Board features an easy to use, accessible control panel, making it easy to navigate through all the tonal possibilities. These user friendly features make it great for live performances, as you can shape your tone on the fly.

Furthermore, you can connect the Mustang Floor board to your computer with free Fender FUSE™ software; opening up a world of possibilities, including on-screen parameter control, deep editing, additional effects, unlimited preset storage, online preset swapping with the Fender FUSE™ community, and free Fender artist presets.

Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on January 18, 2012, 06:37:12 PM
And i like this statement, must have been the google translation

Quote
The GT-100 has a sturdy all-metal body with eight footswitches, allowing it to withstand the toughest stage violence.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: wmzaphod on January 18, 2012, 06:39:17 PM
Quote from: gumtown on January 18, 2012, 06:37:12 PM
And i like this statement, must have been the google translation
That sounds about right - here in Qld at least  :P
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: whippinpost91850 on January 18, 2012, 06:46:42 PM
I miss going to NAMM. :'( Iwent every year for 20 years when I had my music store. I have a feeling this is going to be a good one too.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on January 18, 2012, 07:11:08 PM
Any chance a group buy on the GT-100 could be arranged??

I have a feeling this is going to be a very popular MFX pedal,
especially if the new amp modelling and effects are simular to the GR-55's.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 18, 2012, 07:38:57 PM
QuoteAny chance a group buy on the GT-100 could be arranged??

I'll work on it.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 18, 2012, 07:41:19 PM
Gumtown -

I figure its 99% fact that Roland dropped the ball and Will NOT have an Editor for the GT-100.

These days - they actually Charge Extra for the GUI Editor
(for example the Roland GAIA Synth Editor is an optional purchase)

http://www.roland.com/products/en/SD-SH01/ (http://www.roland.com/products/en/SD-SH01/)
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Are you game for creating another Floorboard Editor for this new GT-100?
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Bill Ruppert on January 18, 2012, 07:58:15 PM
Gumtown should!
Charge for it as well!!!
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on January 18, 2012, 08:47:47 PM
Quote from: Elantric on January 18, 2012, 07:41:19 PM
Are you game for creating another Floorboard Editor for this new GT-100?

I think I will, as soon as I can get a GT-100,
would be nice if they could provide a complimentary one this time
(although I know it will never happen),
since I have done free editors for 11 different Boss/Roland products so far
(wow have i brought that much Boss/Roland gear in the last 7 years?!  :o ).
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Bill Ruppert on January 18, 2012, 09:11:38 PM
You would THINK getting one to you fast would be a no brainier!

BUT I first hand have seen Roland cares VERY little for outside support.
Your best bet is to privatize and think of you self.
Get paid for your hard work and answer to no one.

Its wonderful to give your work away, but at this point its way beyond a hobby.
You have a product and deserve to be be payed for it.
You have bills and a family that needs to be feed.
Most who uses your program work day jobs to feed their family.
They come home and there is your work for free.
Would the guys downloading your free program work for free if were not paid????
Never!

Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 18, 2012, 09:30:24 PM
Of course Bill is right -

This weekend at NAMM I will remind all Roland people I see that Colin's (Gumtown) efforts creating Graphic User Interface Editors for numerous pieces of Roland / Boss gear have played a significant role in Roland's success  in the marketplace - particularly with the GR-55.

http://fxfloorboard.sourceforge.net/ (http://fxfloorboard.sourceforge.net/)
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Of course I will try to nail them on the existence   / status of any forthcoming  "factory" Roland GT-100 Editor.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 18, 2012, 10:47:02 PM
More details emerge - from Romania

http://forums.rgc.ro/topic/67674-boss-gt-100/ (http://forums.rgc.ro/topic/67674-boss-gt-100/)

At this years NAMM 2012 Trade Show, Boss will be introducing the new GT-100 Amp Effects Processor. It is the latest edition to the popular GT Series of floor based multi effects. Driven by a powerful new Boss DSP Engine it is set to be the most advanced GT ever. It is loaded with newly developed, ultra responsive COSM amps, updated effects with enhanced real-time control options. Sporting dual displays for easy sound programing and much more.

Boss has completely remodelled all of its COSM amps taking decades of research to create the best sounding guitar processor to date. The amp modelling contains vintage models right through to ultra high gain sounds and everything in between. It also boasts a huge array of powerful effects including, distortions, overdrives, delays, pitch shifters, modulation, reverbs and many many more.

The user interface on the GT-100 has had a complete redesign also, offering easy and intuitive operation which improves upon an already great design. The GT-100 also has the acclaimed EZ TONE packed into it giving the user the ability to dial in world class tones in just a few simple tweaks.

The GT-100 is housed in an all metal chassis and has a heavy duty expression pedal which controls, pitch, wah, volume and much more. This is the most versatile GT series product yet and can be used from the studio to the stage.


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Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Spider on January 19, 2012, 07:39:31 AM
BOSS ANNOUNCES GT-100 AMP EFFECTS PROCESSOR
New Ultra-Responsive Amp Models, Updated Effects, Dual Displays, and
More
Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 2012 — BOSS is proud to introduce the GT-100
Amp Effects Processor, the latest addition to the popular GT-series lineup of floorbased
multi-effects units for guitarists. Driven by a powerful new BOSS DSP engine,
the GT-100 is the most advanced GT ever, loaded with newly developed, ultraresponsive
COSM® amps, updated effects with enhanced real-time control options,
dual displays for easy sound programming, and more.
BOSS has completely remodeled all of the COSM amps in the GT-100, distilling
decades of sound research to create the best-sounding guitar processor the
company has produced to date. Reaching far beyond conventional vintage amp
modeling, the GT-100 includes a host of all-new amps that deliver amazingly
transparent clean tones to ultra-high gain modern sounds and everything in between.
At the core of the GT-100 is BOSS' new proprietary DSP chip, a blazing-fast
processor that provides unparalleled muscle for COSM amps and effects. Thanks to
this powerful new chip, the GT-100's COSM amps sound better than ever before,
with a dynamic touch and response that truly captures the feel and expressiveness of
the world's finest tube-based amplifiers.
The GT-100 is also a powerful multi-effects processor packed with a huge array of
effects, including overdrives, distortions, delays, pitch shifters, modulation, reverb,
and many more. The newly developed ACCEL pedal lets players creative explosive
effects in live performance by adjusting multiple effects parameters in real time with
one simple foot press.
The GT-100's user interface has been completely redesigned as well, offering easy,
intuitive operation that greatly improves on previous designs. Dual displays make
navigation simple while programming tones, with intuitive parameter adjustment via
easy-to-grab knobs. The GT-100 also includes the acclaimed EZ TONE, which gives
everyone from beginners to pros the ability to dial up world-class tones with just a
few tweaks. AMP CUSTOMIZE and OD/DS CUSTOMIZE functions, which enable to
create original amps and OD/DS, are newly added to EZ TONE.
Housed in a road-tested, all-metal GT chassis with a sleek black finish, the GT-100 is
ready for action on stage and in the studio. Eight onboard foot switches provide
control over patch selection, as well as immediate access to the built-in Phrase
Looper and ACCEL functions. The integrated heavy-duty expression pedal offers foot
control over volume, wah, pitch effects, and more. Additionally, the new quick-access
Manual mode instantly transforms the GT-100 from a patch-based multi-effects unit
to a pedalboard full of legendary stomps with individual on/off control.
The GT-100 will be available in February 2012. For more information, visit
www.RolandConnect.com (http://www.rolandconnect.com).
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: imall41 on January 19, 2012, 10:31:43 AM
Quote from: gumtown on January 18, 2012, 07:11:08 PM
Any chance a group buy on the GT-100 could be arranged??

I have a feeling this is going to be a very popular MFX pedal,
especially if the new amp modelling and effects are simular to the GR-55's.

Premier Guitar says it will be available sometime in Feb.

If a "group buy" can be arranged, you can count me in.

Sold my GT-10 to help pay for the GR-55, and I miss it.

Thanks in advance, Elantric. Outstanding job on the GR-55 group buy!
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 19, 2012, 10:34:51 AM
Realize that inflation exists big time these days.

I expect the MSRP for GT-100 to be + $799 USD and $625 street

GT-100 details are here:
http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=gt-100 (http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=gt-100)

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GT-100 Amp Effects Processor Overview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MTDNfIC6ZU#ws)

gallery

video
GT-100 - Overview

GT-100
Amp Effects Processor
Mega Multi-FX with Next-Generation Amp Modeling
features
?

The long-awaited follow up to the GT-10 has arrived. Meet the new BOSS effects flagship, the GT-100, boasting next-generation amp modeling that recreates vintage amps as well as providing new COSM tones that soar into the future. The user interface has been improved with a unique dual-LCD system, and EZ TONE has been enhanced with newly designed AMP CUSTOMIZE and OD/DS CUSTOMIZE features. The GT-100 is a powerhouse processor that spans from classic to futuristic in a friendly, rugged, road-worthy unit.

    Advanced COSM amps that model vintage amp tones and delivers never-before-heard tones
    Dual-LCD for simple and intuitive operation with direct access to every parameter
    Improved EZ Tone TONE feature with graphical TONE GRID for constructing new patches; AMP CUSTOMIZE and OD/DS CUSTOMIZE lets you easily create original amps and overdrive/distortion by customizing their behavior
    Newly developed ACCEL pedal for simultaneous control of multiple parameters

Advanced COSM Amp: Beyond Vintage

With its next-generation COSM processor, the GT-100 ushers in a new era of expression and sonic capabilities. Recreating the meticulous details of vintage amps and how they behave, the GT-100 excels in not only cloning classic amps, but provides a new world of unimagined tones as well. The AMP CUSTOMIZE function lets you mutate classic amps beyond reality. Construct completely new, unimagined sounds!
Simple and Intuitive User Interface

The GT-100's unique dual-LCD and eight-knob user interface provides fast access and intuitive control. There are no menus to navigate; every function is instantly available. The tone-customizing functionality has been improved as well. All patches, amps, and overdrive/distortions can be created from scratch and/or customized with the friendly graphical TONE GRID.
New Tonal Possibilities with the ACCEL Pedal

A new dimension of expression is available with the ACCEL pedal, which enables control of multiple parameters simultaneously, as well as time-variant effects such as FEEDBACKER, S-BEND, TWIST, etc. Experiment with creative combinations of parameters, interacting in real time with the pedal.
New A/B Channel Divide Function

Another notable new feature onboard the GT-100 is the versatile A/B Channel Divide. Assign different amps and effects to each channel, and divide the signal not only by dynamics, but by frequency as well, with each channel capable of driving its own effects and amps settings. The range of tonal possibilities gets wider, and wilder! Assign smooth, mild lead tones to the mid-to-high pitches, for example, and heavy, cutting tones to the lower notes.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 19, 2012, 10:59:07 AM
GT-100 Amp Effects Processor Demo Performed by Alex Hutchings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTesPdFsXmI#ws)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on January 19, 2012, 11:31:20 AM
Quote from: Elantric on January 19, 2012, 10:34:51 AM
Realize that inflation exists big time these days.

I expect the MSRP for GT-100 to be + $799 USD and $625 street


$549 at here
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/boss-gt-100-guitar-multi-effects-pedal/h79855000000000 (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/boss-gt-100-guitar-multi-effects-pedal/h79855000000000)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Skyze on January 19, 2012, 04:36:48 PM
anyone at the Roland/Boss Booth, can you ask if the GR-55 is going to get the COSM upgrades the GT-100 has??
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 19, 2012, 04:42:27 PM
I'll ask - but not expecting a positive answer.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on January 19, 2012, 04:47:20 PM
And the GT-100 has seemless patch changes where the reverb and delay tails carry through !  :-\  (thinking of the GR-55)

If anyone gets to see a GT-100, can you find out what effects and amp models it has, If the signal chain is still fully routable, and how many effects at once (any more than FX1 & FX2).

Can't wait until the user manual is available for download.

BTW: I have kicked off GT-100FxFloorBoard editor already,
http://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard/files/GT-100FxFloorboard/ (http://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard/files/GT-100FxFloorboard/)
it is only a rehashed GT-10 version, sporting the color scheme of the GT-100 display,
the retro 70's "biege and orange" look, just like every piece of 70's furniture, cutains and wall paper had.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 22, 2012, 08:03:27 AM
Peter Swiadon of Roland US walks thru the GT-100 User Interface
Boss_GT-100_2012.mpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q2DcjCzuzg#)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: DeRigueur on January 22, 2012, 02:18:06 PM
Quote from: Elantric on January 19, 2012, 04:42:27 PM
I'll ask - but not expecting a positive answer.
I gather the answer was "no"?
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Jim Williams on January 23, 2012, 05:04:29 AM
I am excited about the GT-100 I think it has some unique possibilities for my rig. At first I thought that Roland was just rehashing products from the past and I believe that they my still be doing just that. The 2 new Strats are are basically the same as their old VG Strat and the Roland ready strat. At a later time in another thread I will offer my opinion but for now I'll get back on topic.

The most important thing I noticed was the 1/8 stereo aux input, this could serve as a input for my GR-55. With the external expression and other pedal options it could serve as a very useful external midi controller if you can assign midi cc numbers to all the pedals and you could get some nice back and forth midi messaging from the GR-55. Now my faith in and amp model improvements is not to high but if they are better all the better. You will be able to send either COSM or regular pickups to the GT-100 this could lead to some very cool possibilities. Imagine when you can combine a GR-55 patch and a GT-100 patch, for example you might have a patch on the GR-55 with your COSM guitar and effects while your natural pickups go to the GT-100. Is this starting to sound VG-99ish? The possibilities don't stop there the GT-100 has an intelligent harmonizer and you could set the mix to 100% effect and it would harmonize with the GR-55 guitar and the stereo possibilities are staggering. Your guitar sound would now have much more effect possibilities and it would be chain-able.  I have thought for a while on this and I'm sure that it will lead to some new threads on using the two units simultaneously. I'm sure there will many guitarists that want to try this but lack the tech know how (thats not a bad thing) to get the two units working together and they will have many questions.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 23, 2012, 07:02:18 PM
GT-100 Amp Effects Processor Overview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MTDNfIC6ZU#ws)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: aliensporebomb on January 23, 2012, 07:14:45 PM
I've got a patch for my VG-99 that sounds EXACTLY like the patch he set up at 1:27.  Weird.  "Pod Effected" is what I call it but I don't have it uploaded here yet.

Looks like a nice box.  It would be interesting to see how this sounds in person.  Any idea how long the phrase looper is?  I like how reverb and delay tails don't get cutoff with patch changes.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Jim Williams on January 24, 2012, 04:27:51 AM
Now I am a little apprehensive about the GT-100. Firstly all the demos are about effects Alex Hutchins video you can't tell what amp model he is using and he doesn't do anything to show the improved tone or realistic response and feel. In Rob Marcello's demo he just does a high gain shred and and it sounds like every other product demo he has ever done. If you check out the Axe Fx or the rack 11 they are all about amp tone even though they have many great effects as well. I want my next peice of gear to be great and is should be all about the amp tone because that is where creativity starts as a guitar player. When you grab a note and it just sings back to you with no effects that is where you live and thats what makes us think about playing guitar every minute of the day. The only real love in my life has been playing guitar and I need to have the best tone possible. Women have come and gone but the guitar has always been there. So now I am off to research some more.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: aliensporebomb on January 24, 2012, 05:22:35 AM
Jim - that's definetely true.  One of the tones I like most on my VG-99 is a lead guitar patch set up to feedback when I hold notes with just a little reverb, nothing weird as far as effects go.  I use that a ton since it's just more fun and more like a real amp. 

In fact, I modeled it by setting up my Mesa Boogie studio preamp's lead tone and copying the settings one by one into the editor and it sure sounds very similar.

But in the GT-100 they claim it's more responsive and high resolution - well, compared to what?  We're going to need one of us here test the thing to see.  If you can't do the controlled feedback like you can with the VG I'm not sure it's for me.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Jim Williams on January 25, 2012, 04:53:56 AM
Now I just caught a new You tube video of Rob Marcello and in his introduction he stated that Boss has 8 new Boss amps that are not models of vintage amps. He went on to say that they were more expressive and dynamic. This leads me to believe that the current amp models are not improved, it is just Roland adding some new toys and a new interface to something they already made. What Roland needs to do is go back to the drawing board and come up with something that is new...Hey Roland we are not that stupid!

I myself Like Roland gear but Don't try to sell me something I already own. I would like to see a new technology that really does the job and will give the feel and response of a real tub amp. I will most likely buy one and settle because of the Stereo aux input in the back panel. Just so I can add some options to my GR-55 rig like I stated in my earlier post This may keep me content until the Next big thing.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 25, 2012, 05:26:43 PM
Quote
I myself Like Roland gear but Don't try to sell me something I already own. I would like to see a new technology that really does the job and will give the feel and response of a real tub amp. I will most likely buy one and settle because of the Stereo aux input in the back panel. Just so I can add some options to my GR-55 rig like I stated in my earlier post This may keep me content until the Next big thing.


I would check out the Line 6 HD500 and Fender Mustang Floorboard = these are a clear departure from the the current 2012 Roland COSM amp modeling sound = and both have a Stereo Aux Input. for the GR-55.

Frankly I was underwhelmed by the GT-100, to me it sounded just like an old Boss GT-3. - bit I admit I had a bad cold that day at NAMM, which might have been a factor in forming my opinion, with only a very limited time at the NAMM show.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Bill Ruppert on January 25, 2012, 06:25:17 PM
Peter Swiadon is now a demonstrator?
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 25, 2012, 06:26:12 PM
When the VG-99 was first shown at the 2007 NAMM show, Peter S was the only demonstrator.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: aliensporebomb on January 25, 2012, 08:42:26 PM
Quote from: Elantric on January 25, 2012, 06:26:12 PM
When the VG-99 was first shown at the 2007 NAMM show, Peter S was the only demonstrator.

I seem to remember a blond guy with shoulder length hair but that's not Peter!  Maybe that was 2008 NAMM.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: aliensporebomb on January 25, 2012, 08:46:52 PM
Quote from: Jim Williams on January 25, 2012, 04:53:56 AM
Now I just caught a new You tube video of Rob Marcello and in his introduction he stated that Boss has 8 new Boss amps that are not models of vintage amps. He went on to say that they were more expressive and dynamic. This leads me to believe that the current amp models are not improved, it is just Roland adding some new toys and a new interface to something they already made. What Roland needs to do is go back to the drawing board and come up with something that is new...Hey Roland we are not that stupid!

I myself Like Roland gear but Don't try to sell me something I already own. I would like to see a new technology that really does the job and will give the feel and response of a real tub amp. I will most likely buy one and settle because of the Stereo aux input in the back panel. Just so I can add some options to my GR-55 rig like I stated in my earlier post This may keep me content until the Next big thing.

Maybe they're thinking people want modern voices amplifiers ala Recto, Matchless, Soldano, 5150 etc.  Maybe they think the vintage market is played out or too hard to emulate and it's easier to emulate an amp that's like a fist in your face than an amp with a lot of dynamics.  And the younger audience is into the modern sound more.  Just a theory.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Jim Williams on January 26, 2012, 01:40:34 PM
I think Roland is moving away from modeling specific amps and coming up with more of the BOSS amps that they started to put in the GT-10 and the GR-55. I think they are trying to sell their sound.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 26, 2012, 01:54:09 PM
QuoteI think Roland is moving away from modeling specific amps and coming up with more of the BOSS amps that they started to put in the GT-10 and the GR-55. I think they are trying to sell their sound.
Agreed.
Too bad "The Roland Sound" seems to currently be stuck in the big hair metal 1980's. When I heard the new GT-100, I felt like I was witnessing a 1996 Boss GT-3 demo. 

I could not get a decent vintage fender / vox/ matchless / warm organic touch sensitive tone with the GT-100. Perhaps with careful patience and determination, those tones might be there - whacky because nice vintage organic tones exist in the Micro BR-80
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 26, 2012, 01:56:15 PM
QuoteI seem to remember a blond guy with shoulder length hair but that's not Peter!  Maybe that was 2008 NAMM.

Yes that was Paul Hanson - who was the product demonstrator for the VG-99 at 2008 Winter NAMM.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on January 26, 2012, 08:35:56 PM
Boss GT-100 Brochure

http://cms.rolandus.com/assets/media/pdf/gt-100_brochure.pdf (http://cms.rolandus.com/assets/media/pdf/gt-100_brochure.pdf)


Specs:
AD Conversion
    24 bits + AF method (*1)
DA Conversion
    24 bits
Sampling Rate
    44.1 kHz
Program Memories
    400: 200 (User) + 200 (Preset)
Effect Type
    COMP, OD/DS, PREAMP, EQ, FX1/FX2(*), DELAY, CHORUS, REVERB, PEDAL FX, NS1/NS2, ACCEL FX

    * FX1/FX2 ... T.WAH, AUTO WAH, SUB WAH, ADV. COMP, LIMITER, SUB OD/DS, GRAPHIC EQ, PARA EQ, TONE MODIFY, GUITAR SIM, SLOW GEAR, DEFRETTER, WAVE SYNTH, SITAR SIM., OCTAVE, PITCH SHIFTER, HARMONIST, SOUND HOLD, AC. PROCESSOR, PHASER, FLANGER, TREMOLO, ROTARY, UNI-V, PAN, SLICER, VIBRATO, RING MOD., HUMANIZER, 2X2 CHORUS, SUB DELAY
Nominal Input Level
    INPUT: -10 dBu
    RETURN: -10 dBu
    AUX IN: -20 dBu
Input Impedance
    INPUT: 1 M ohm
    RETURN: 100 k ohms
    AUX IN: 47 k ohms
Nominal Output Level
    OUTPUT: -10 dBu/+4 dBu
    SEND: -10 dBu
Output Impedance
    OUTPUT: 2 k ohms
    SEND: 2 k ohms
Dynamic Range
    100 dB or greater (IHF-A)
Displays
    Graphic LCD (132 x 64 dots, backlit LCD) x 2
Connectors
    INPUT jack (1/4-inch phone type)
    AUX IN jack (Stereo miniature 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)
    SUB CTL1, 2/SUB EXP jack (1/4-inch TRS phone type)
    USB port
    MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
    DC IN jack
Power Supply
    DC 9 V
Current Draw
    600 mA
Accessories
    AC Adaptor
    USB Cap
    Owner's Manual
Options (sold separately)
    Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U
    Dual Footswitch: BOSS FS-6
    Expression Pedal: BOSS FV-500L/500H, Roland EV-5

Size and Weight

Width (W)
    542 mm21-3/8 inches
Depth (D)
    271 mm10-11/16 inches
Height (H)
    80 mm3-3/16 inches
Weight
    4.8 kg10 lbs. 10 oz.

Maximum height ... 102 mm, 4-1/16 inches

*1 AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters.

*0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

All specifications and appearances are subject to change.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: aliensporebomb on January 26, 2012, 09:02:52 PM
Quote from: Elantric on January 26, 2012, 01:56:15 PM
Yes that was Paul Hanson - who was the product demonstrator for the VG-99 at 2008 Winter NAMM.

That's him!  Paul Hanson.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on February 10, 2012, 03:03:55 AM
Here is a translated page from the Roland Japan site..
It notes in particular the 6-fold increase in processing power, and release date late March.
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.roland.co.jp%2Bgt-100%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D576%26prmd%3Dimvns&rurl=translate.google.co.nz&sl=ja&twu=1&u=http://www.roland.co.jp/news/0543.html&usg=ALkJrhhfFYSso_7eMK8NgLGB2fw5e2Qw3Q (http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.roland.co.jp%2Bgt-100%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D576%26prmd%3Dimvns&rurl=translate.google.co.nz&sl=ja&twu=1&u=http://www.roland.co.jp/news/0543.html&usg=ALkJrhhfFYSso_7eMK8NgLGB2fw5e2Qw3Q)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on February 10, 2012, 03:17:57 AM
I guess they need 6 weeks to create updated factory presets - lets hope they do a better job this time.
The GT-100 version I heard at NAMM was underwhelming to my ears, and the $549 street price seems about $150 too high, compared to similar products. IMHO the Line 6 HD500 sounds better and has many more features , and lower cost, compared to the GT-100.  But I'm sure some folks will want one
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: aliensporebomb on February 10, 2012, 08:51:47 AM
It's that "good manufacturing".

Maybe it's just that the Line6 people leverage the power of their products with shrewd programming skill and patch authors who know what they're doing.  The Roland stuff is great hardware for the most part but the internal software and preset programming is kind of the problem.   Line6 also has a market segment much narrower than Roland - guitar modeling, guitar amps, pa systems.  Roland sells everything from guitar boxes to high-res printer/plotters to accordions to drum kits.

And look at the recent offering at NAMM - all new os software to further increase the quality of the sounds.   And Line6 has a user community much like the AxeFX people have. 

Roland hasn't really embraced that except perhaps in the UK.  I suspect it's cultural to some degree especially from Roland Japan.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on February 10, 2012, 12:58:28 PM
Here is a translated reveiw of the GT-100..
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.roland.co.jp%2Bgt-100%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D576%26prmd%3Dimvns&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ja&u=http://mnavi.roland.jp/guitar/201201_01.html (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.roland.co.jp%2Bgt-100%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D576%26prmd%3Dimvns&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ja&u=http://mnavi.roland.jp/guitar/201201_01.html)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on March 01, 2012, 08:28:21 PM
I thought this is quite a nice demo of the Boss GT-100

BOSS GT-100 Demo by Jack Thammarat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wy89a4NEXw#ws)

Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: aliensporebomb on March 01, 2012, 09:41:52 PM
Jack Thammarat's video is a nice demonstration.  The funny thing is, the three patches he uses the first a clean tone with chorus and delay, followed by a semi-clean on the neck pickup tone followed by a high gain sound.  I've got all three of those sounds in my 99 and they sound virtually identical.  Only thing I avoid is octave up distorted lead sounds, at least here I don't think they really do a service to the device but the rest sounds nice and I like the built in looper.

Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: datsunrobbie on March 02, 2012, 05:57:06 AM
Quote from: aliensporebomb on February 10, 2012, 08:51:47 AM
It's that "good manufacturing".

Maybe it's just that the Line6 people leverage the power of their products with shrewd programming skill and patch authors who know what they're doing.  The Roland stuff is great hardware for the most part but the internal software and preset programming is kind of the problem.   Line6 also has a market segment much narrower than Roland - guitar modeling, guitar amps, pa systems.  Roland sells everything from guitar boxes to high-res printer/plotters to accordions to drum kits.

And look at the recent offering at NAMM - all new os software to further increase the quality of the sounds.   And Line6 has a user community much like the AxeFX people have. 

Roland hasn't really embraced that except perhaps in the UK.  I suspect it's cultural to some degree especially from Roland Japan.


Could be that Line6 actually has some folks that spend time going through the patches their users upload to their forums and leverage that information when they are creating presets for their next box. If thousands of people are checking out a Jimi Hendrix patch then it makes sense to put one or two together as presets. Since Roland policy is to ignore user forums they are squandering a resource that could really be helping them move product. I bet there are a lot of guitarists who checked out a GR-55 at Guitar Center and were put off by the factory presets. Some of these same guitarists would have taken it home if the Gundy Keller "Heroes" patches were the first ones that came up when you powered on the machine. The naming of the presets also seems less luddite friendly than it used to be. The VG-8 presets are named so you can get a pretty good guess at the sound just from the patch names because they reference an artist or song. With the GR-55 most of the factory patch names leave me wondering what to expect. As a guitarist checking it out for the first time I'm more likely to spend more time checking it out if the presets are intuitively labeled AND have sounds that are immediately useful.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on March 03, 2012, 03:35:43 PM
GT-100 Sound Demo Page
http://www.boss.info/sound/GT-100/ (http://www.boss.info/sound/GT-100/)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on March 21, 2012, 04:32:23 PM
Here is the GT-100 USB drivers and the GT-100 Librarian.
http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=GT-100 (http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=GT-100)
You might notice with the librarian that it will convert GT-6, GT-8 and GT-pro patch files, but not the GT-10 patch files (an error?)

Here is the four documents, User manual, parameters guide, Preset patch list, and a first, the midi implimentation before the product is released.
http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=manuals&p=GT-100 (http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=manuals&p=GT-100)


And here is a link to the GT-100 editor i am working on (work in progress), it is about 50% the way there, and could quite possibly already provide realtime editing on a GT-100.
http://fxfloorboard.sourceforge.net/info.php?model=gt-100 (http://fxfloorboard.sourceforge.net/info.php?model=gt-100)

and a direct link for the Tiger- Leopard version not accessable from the site page
http://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard/files/GT-100FxFloorboard/ (http://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard/files/GT-100FxFloorboard/)

(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi877.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab331%2Fgumtownbassman%2FGT-100_pedal_FX.jpg&hash=58699d0ea93ad473de38576a8d3090bc95ed52ff)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on March 21, 2012, 04:34:14 PM
GT-100 Signal Flow chart - reveals USB re-amping ability and other details (Master EQ, Global EQ ) not mentioned at trade show floors.
(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp208%2Felantric%2FGT100_Sig_Flow.png&hash=94a9ed9363279136ac656ae34c85b4425d8c09fc)
Title: GT 100
Post by: papabuss on April 12, 2012, 12:23:11 PM
Found this site today:
http://www.boss.info/sound/GT-100/ (http://www.boss.info/sound/GT-100/)
Listen to the samples.
What's your statement/opinion about this "mashine"?
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: Elantric on April 12, 2012, 12:44:21 PM
At 2012 Winter NAMM, to my ears  the new Boss GT-100 sounded like a 1996 Boss GT-3 - it was deja-vu all over again.

Of course my Kemper Profiling Amp leaves me totally spoiled, but it has raised my expectations significantly. If you already own a Boss GT-8, GT-10, I dont see a significant reason to make the incremental upgrade to a GT-100.

Prior discussions on the GT-100 are here:
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=5143.msg35407#msg35407 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=5143.msg35407#msg35407)

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=5337.msg36884#msg36884 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=5337.msg36884#msg36884)
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: gumtown on April 12, 2012, 06:35:00 PM
I still have a GT-3 too, now used by my vocalist friend for insert effects live.
At this stage it seems a bit early to tell if the GT-100 is significantly better than the GT-10 (from what i read),
may users seem to find the GT-100 has an easier sweet spot to dial in a tone, but in the way of features, it's pretty much identical to the GT-10.
Boss have made claim to have "re-invented COSM from ground up", i hope they can live up to that claim (for better, not worse).
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on May 15, 2012, 05:05:15 PM
FWIW: I now have a GT-100 thanks to Roland  ;D
A nice unit, looks the part with the twin displays and the user interface is a big improvement.
Some nice sounds from tweaking the custom preamps,
but (IMO) not a big revolutionary leap forward in the COSM as being advertised, but definately a good improvement.

A GT-100 editor is on the way http://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard/files/GT-100FxFloorboard/ (http://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard/files/GT-100FxFloorboard/)
with a lot of work going into patch file conversion from previous GT models,
and some new FloorBoard editor features which will trickle down to the next revision of the GR-55 editor, after the new firmware release.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: aliensporebomb on May 15, 2012, 05:16:54 PM
I hate to say it but is there any way to get some MP3s of what it sounds like?  I usually am reluctant to trust manufacturer samples since they're generally "optimized" to show strengths of a given device.

Cool they sent you one but they should have sent you a 55 too.  What can you do?
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on May 15, 2012, 05:42:49 PM
QuoteI hate to say it but is there any way to get some MP3s of what it sounds like?


GT-100 MP3's are are all over the net now (use google) - Roland has had many GT-100 demo sounds since January 2012.

I have no interest in one, as I've already got my guitar sounds covered for a few lifetimes thank to the Kemper Profiling Amp.

I still much prefer the Guitar Amp sound of a recent Fender Mustang Amp.

GT-100 still sounds too much like a 1996 Boss GT-3 for my taste. If I played in a big hair 80's band i might find the GT-100 attractive.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Elantric on May 15, 2012, 05:47:39 PM
Comprehensive GT-100 review is here:
http://www.tonymckenzie.com/roland-gt-100-review.htm (http://www.tonymckenzie.com/roland-gt-100-review.htm)
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: gumtown on June 28, 2012, 07:45:36 PM
The GT-100 now has firmware version 1.04

The two most noticeable updates are the 8 dial controls are easier to navigate with the turn acceleration tuned.
the other being the led on the PH looper pedal is now operating with assignments.

Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: montyrivers on June 28, 2012, 11:23:08 PM
From what I've seen from the NAMM demonstrations, the demo guys seem to focus less on the technical prowess of the GT-100 and more on the new user-friendly-lickity-split tone and patch creation.  I don't think the GT-100 was intended to bring much to the table in terms of innovation.
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: tekrytor on June 29, 2012, 12:22:56 AM
Quote from:  gumtown on June 28, 2012, 07:45:36 PM
The GT-100 now has firmware version 1.04

The two most noticeable updates are the 8 dial controls are easier to navigate with the turn acceleration tuned.
the other being the led on the PH looper pedal is now operating with assignments.
Did somebody say LOOPER? Is there a highly functional looper in the GT-100?
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: Mrchevy on June 30, 2012, 10:47:35 AM
I believe, form what I've read at the boss gt central forums, it functions pretty much as the GT-10 does ( basic functions only)
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: gumtown on July 15, 2012, 04:21:33 PM
The main things the GT-100 has going for it are, the GUI is way better than anything before, so simplistic it feels like things are missing (or things are in a different place), done away with the endless scrolling of menu's and pages.

The amp tones and effects are actually better, not in a revolutionary leap but better in the right direction (not where the GT-10 went wrong).
A nice tubesque organic tone.

But it seems the Roland design team have lost focus (or maybe the new guys have moved in) on what guitar multi effects are all about, and the firmware updates to fix mistakes (wave pedal and input level assigns still don't work properly). I think time is way overdue for then next best thing after COSM..
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on July 25, 2012, 06:56:26 PM
Here is a image i made in response to a question on another forum..
Someone wanted extra features added to the GT-100 display, so i suggested this instead..

(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi877.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab331%2Fgumtownbassman%2FNew-gt-100-screen.png&hash=38afbbe14f17472e63be6efd849ee392b8dd9074)
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Toby Krebs on July 29, 2012, 02:38:20 PM
Mr. Mckenzies' review was cool.Personally once I started down the GR-VG8 path I stopped needing to buy more of these types of devices. For me it's either a bunch of pedals on a board into one of my tube amps or GR55-VG8-EX into Powered speakers-KC 300 or direct to PA. I liked my old GT-3 that was stolen from me at a casino gig.Thought it sounded as good or better than anything they have made in the non GK category since then. With so many used POD 2.0s'-GT-6s'-8s' 10s' etc...available Roland will have to work a little harder in this area to get anymore of my money. Here is a short list of what I currently have and use=GR33,GR55,VG8-EX,POD-2.0,Korg AX 1000,Boss ME-25,Johnson J-Station,etc...various small Digitech and Berhinger units and probably a few more I can't think of right now. I can get great sounds out of all of them and like having so many choices. I will stick with what I have for now.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: montyrivers on July 29, 2012, 04:16:45 PM
Quote from: gumtown on July 25, 2012, 06:56:26 PM
Here is a image i made in response to a question on another forum..
Someone wanted extra features added to the GT-100 display, so i suggested this instead..


That's awesome.  Made my day.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: gumtown on July 29, 2012, 04:22:40 PM
Quote from: Toby Krebs on July 29, 2012, 02:38:20 PM
I liked my old GT-3 that was stolen from me at a casino gig.Thought it sounded as good or better than anything they have made in the non GK category since then.
Must be a case of memory playing tricks, the GT's tone has much improved since the GT-3, I have both the GT-3 (mostly used as a vocal processor now) and the GT-100.
I think the GT-100 tone is much better than the GT-3, and about 4x as many effects.
Just one of those things where you remember your old gear as having this amazing tone.... until you aquire one and realize things wen't really all that great (by todays standards).
I used to think the same about the old A.R.T SGE mkII i bought in 1990, totally blown away by a 1U multi effects with 200 patches, but today it is frustrating, tempermental and noisey to use, with settings done in 4 bit steps.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Toby Krebs on July 30, 2012, 07:11:21 AM
Yes! Memory does play tricks agreed! My little ME-25 sounds and feels great and I have gigged with it. Thanks for the editor for that one by the way. Very Cool!And to clarify a bit I am always on the lookout for any older(GT-10,GT-8 etc...) units that aren't too beat up for a reasonable price and I do buy them and use them. I am just so knocked out by the GR55 having guitar and PCM tones in one box(what I have wished for, for 20 years) that as a jazz player primarily who is hired to do both, the purchase of a GT 100 new is just not necessary for me at this time. I am sure it is great and I would love to have one. When I have a block of time I will head down to my local GC, play the thing for an hour and sell a couple for them while I am there!In my area I am the only pro level active player who even owns and uses a GR55. Lastly,I love Roland-Boss Cosm sounds and think they are as good or better than anything else. For a lot of what I am doing these days I don't use mag pickup sounds. Just the on board stuff of the GR55 and it kills! Thanks to everyone on this forum.90 per cent of the musicians in my area are still trying to master the double stop intro to "Brown Eyed Girl" God Bless them! That is why I very much appreciate the discussions on this forum.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Jim Williams on August 01, 2012, 08:23:26 AM
In responce to the GT-3 statements I dusted off my old GT-3 and I was impressed with the sounds I got from it. The amp models have improved greatly since then but with some EQ tricks I was able to make some good tones. Years ago this was my gig pedal board and I wish I knew then what I know now. It is a very simple to use pedal but it is what it is and Roland has come a long way. It still has some practical uses and if I need a backup it is there and lately I have made some patches on it just in case the unthinkable happens. I was planing to use it along side my GR-55 but the amp models are just too week, so I will be getting a GT-100 and I think it will be a nice addition to my rig.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100
Post by: Jim Williams on November 05, 2012, 10:31:29 AM
Well I got my GT-100 and I am very pleased with it so far it is very easy to use and sounds great. In reference to the posts saying that the sound quality of the amp models haven't improved I suggest doing a side by side comparison with other choice gear. I bought a POD HD500 and returned it due to t he lack of expression control but preferred the amp models to the Roland COSM amps at the time. I feel that Roland has now brought that quality to compete with Line 6. this is my opinion you need to use your ear to decide. I was happy with the COSM amps in my VG and GR but when I herd this thing I was blown away.
Title: Re: Boss GT-100 has movable effects loop
Post by: mooncaine on November 28, 2012, 08:26:10 PM
This was reviewed by Guitar Player magazine in the November issue, I think, as part of a comparison of several multi-effects units.

I noticed that it has an external effects send/return that can be moved to different places in the signal chain. That's high up on my wish list for VG. Glad to see that Roland agrees it's a good idea. I think it stores levels for the send, and the return, in a patch, too.

I hear it's not a stereo send/return, but at least it's there. My VG-99 is awesome. It would be ten times awesomer if I could insert other effects, and choose the place in the chain where to insert them.

I like that they included a lot of knobs on it, too.
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: chrisyork on January 20, 2013, 01:24:31 AM
I have a GT100 and found a brilliant demo by Jack Thammarat using the looper function BOSS GT-100 Demo by Jack Thammarat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wy89a4NEXw#ws)
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: gumtown on January 20, 2013, 04:55:59 PM
I hear the newer GT-100's are shipping with firmware version 1.05,
the current downloadable one is 1.04.

I also hear that some users want to load 1.04 in as the 1.05 version has even more bugs.
c'mon Roland what is going on?
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: Elantric on January 20, 2013, 06:48:48 PM
GT-100 Updates should pop up first at this link:
http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=GT-100 (http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=GT-100)
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: gumtown on January 20, 2013, 08:05:30 PM
Still not even a Windows 8 driver yet,
they seem to have left this product off the compatablity list all together.
Not that i am intending to upgrade to Windows 8 yet.

Did check out office 2013 though, the look seems reminicent of Windows for 286 (circa 1988).
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: DeRigueur on January 21, 2013, 07:19:09 AM
The visual aspect of the windows 8 desktop (not the metro thing) strikes me as a bit retro, or at least lacking eye candy.
Title: Re: GT 100
Post by: gumtown on March 04, 2013, 12:13:23 PM
The free GT-100FxFloorBoard editor software can be downloaded from here
https://sourceforge.net/projects/fxfloorboard/

(https://a.fsdn.com/con/app/proj/fxfloorboard/screenshots/326425.jpg)(https://a.fsdn.com/con/app/proj/fxfloorboard/screenshots/326421.jpg)