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Boss GX-100 => Boss GX-100 General Discussion => Topic started by: Magic Russ on December 07, 2022, 08:56:18 AM

Title: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Magic Russ on December 07, 2022, 08:56:18 AM
When the GX-100 first came out, it seemed that there was a lot of buzz about this product.  However, it doesn't seem like people are talking a lot about this on any of the major gear forums.  I would think that the GX would be more popular, but it doesn't look that way.  Is it a commercial flop?
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: admin on December 07, 2022, 09:23:00 AM
It's remote BTS apps are painfully sluggish and impractical in live performance

But the color touchscreen interface is swift and the pitch effects are superior to Headrush

In practice a GT-1 with an Android GT-1 control app becomes more attractive and near same sound

Remarkable how well the GT-1 performs - even Vernon Reid uses a GT-1 for minimal cruise ship gigs

Check out EatonPlan GT-1 Manager
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=33672.0
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Antonuzzo on December 07, 2022, 09:40:14 AM
I felt at the time that the touchscreen and the Helix-style ability to use multiple effects were minor evolutionary points over the GT-1, and not really enough to warrant the £300 price difference. The GT-1 is an absolute bargain. Get past the plastic build and it's a very capable bit of kit for the money.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Boisdelac on December 09, 2022, 08:59:05 AM
Who uses an BTS editing software during live performances? Have you tested the sound of both devices right next to each other?

I never heard about, that Vernon Reid uses the GT1. A lot of web sites talk about he uses Line6 Helix or some Zoom devices.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: admin on December 09, 2022, 09:56:56 AM
Quote from: Boisdelac on December 09, 2022, 08:59:05 AMI never heard about, that Vernon Reid uses the GT1. A lot of web sites talk about he uses Line6 Helix or some Zoom devices.


Vernon's cruise ship rig

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=28160.0#msg205160
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Boisdelac on December 09, 2022, 02:58:28 PM
Tell the complete truth...

The GT1 is only one part in the right corner of his stripped down pedal board as well as a full size SY1000.

Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Brak(E)man on December 09, 2022, 03:24:03 PM
The GT-1 is one of my favorite units for normal PU.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Magic Russ on December 09, 2022, 04:12:57 PM
He also has an OD-200 in his rig (the yellow pedal on the right, which is cut off).  And at least 5 expression pedals in addition to the EHX and Digitech pedal.  And who knows what else has been cropped out of the photo.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Boisdelac on December 10, 2022, 03:19:03 PM
My answer to your Headline question...

I would buy the GX100 if I didn't have two GT1000s
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Blueswaite on January 08, 2023, 12:30:48 PM
I just recently got the GX-100 and ordered some of Glenn Delaune patches. Did some minor Eq and going into the back of my Katana 50 MK2 power amp in sounds really good Got the BT Dual to play jam tracks works really well Using it with the editor is alittle slow
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: jozart on January 15, 2023, 01:56:48 PM
I am happy with my GX-100. I think it occupies a sweet spot for affordable, easy to use, general purpose gigging units.
Title: Re: Is Anyone Buying this Thing?
Post by: Magic Russ on January 15, 2023, 04:51:47 PM
I would agree that for me it's high quality and easy to find good sounds but not outrageously expensive and extremely flexible.  That's why it surprises me that not a lot of people have been talking about it.