Boss GT- 8 - How to Loop sound on sound delays like David Gilmour

[@tensago]

Check out my attempt at sound on sound in this hour long performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnfCYoBoq9ukn5I

[@plymskima]

my GT 8 is now programmed to play this, and dude i bow down to you for figuring this out, playing that fucking nice, and for making this video to help people like me who have just got the effects pedal and are like, right how the hell do i get that sound out of it, its a special bit of kit, and looking at some of the other pedals out there the parameters and everything make the sound so much more fluid and mixable it just gives a great effect, id recommend this pedal to anyone already, cheers!

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Boss GT6 and GT8 remarkable Effect Systems..they both still hold very strong today being older systems..way ahead of its time..the other system ahead of its time is the Line6 POD XT LIVE..all 3 of these systems are older but are still so much better than what's out today..

[@degamson8956]

Yea i use Gt8 still prefer better than GT10 if know how to use it.. In future i will like the Gt100 or ME80

[@joshie4330]

To anybody else with the same problem I just stated below, hit the left assign button, go to Exp Pedal Vol Min and put it at 100. After that, it'll work just as it should. Thanks for making the video btw. It cut a ton of time figuring that out for me.

[@tensago]

The GT8 has a EXT LOOP as an option. So you would run a lead from the SEND jack of the gt8 to your amp input, then a lead from you amp's direct out or phones jack to the return jack of gt8. Then You can just plug the GT8 output to you pc's sound card. The Loop function can be inserted at any point in the effect chain but for this function it should be inserted at the end of the chain. This is one way of doing it without a USB audio interface with lots of inputs

[@pelimies1818]

Thanks man.. never could guessed myself; and I've been using this great device for exactly ten years! You got subbed.

[@Vincenade]

The result is wonderful! thanks a lot for posting this! Vince

[@wesmatron]

When you play those bends on Shine On, gently wobble the whammy. Sounds sweet.

[@Gilmour3]

"Make the music you want to make, turn off the tv, pick up your guitar and fly". Right on mate!! I am thinking the same way!Just pick up your guitars and play what expresses you the most. Anybody can do it!!Just try it! Its liberating...

[@remondijk]

my compliments. Its nearly the sound of Gilmour. And that with a ibanez.

[@tensago]

@bergweg The loop button controls settings for an optional effect that plugs into the send and return jack on the rear of the unit. Fx Loop.

[@gitaarbaron]

hey thnx so much it works perfectly like that... sorry for all the questions haha and thnx for your patience and your time, i can use this very very well for solo'ing or for a gig with the band... you inspired me thank you for everything i wish you the best in life and music. Dafydd Netherlands

[@Philminator]

@OfficialNeilGard thank you, much appreciated.

[@purple5150]

awesome thank you you must have just answered about 10 question about the gt-8 with this video for me

[@MrDreamrocker]

This is what i am looking for my gt8. Gratz!! Thank you

[@arrowayes]

Thank you very much for allowing many people (like me) to enjoy this sound :)

[@tensago]

@AngelsAndAirwaves100 thr loop button is NOT for a looper as you describe. It is rather to do with incorporating another stomp box via the effects send/return jacks.

[@gogharmonics]

this is the best way to use it . . . and try to remember (oday)is important to use this settings when you are connected in stereo. Just a thought.

[@pelimies1818]

Thank you for the tip - I have made a preset and used it time ;) and time ;) again. Shine on!

[@MarkAntonyWray]

Thank you for taking the time to share this. It is very helpful. I just got one of these GT/8's, and find it a bit....laborious, and noisy. Perhaps your tut will help me.

[@onzkicg]

Mark Antony Wray hi, you still own it? Thinking of buying a used one. Any good?

[@gentlesfpv]

Cool thing. could you post how the other effects are configured?

[@Philminator]

@OfficialNeilGard ok let me look and try to remember where that was again to see if its on DD and not OD. just that alone would make that big of a difference huh? it sounds just clean basically im not getting that cool gilmour effect, really looking forward to getting it though

[@tensago]

yes in delay > choose mod depth and mod rate and set them as specified in video description

[@YibYibYibYib]

That's pretty slick. Good job.

[@Philminator]

@OfficialNeilGard hmmm mine is in fact at DD. I went through the whole setup again. I must be doing something wrong. I just got my GT8 few days ago but so far I have been succesfull inputing some presets just not this one for some reason.

[@tensago]

@JeffBend Cool!! Thanks for watching.

[@tensago]

i only know about the gt8 but as long as you can vary the input signal to the delay unit without disrupting the DIRECT signal to your amp i guess you can use any delay pedal you like. if you cant do this then perhaps a splitter plug before the delay to split your guitar signal into 2: 1 to the amp and 1 to the pedal then to (a) a separate input to the amp or (b) a separate amp all together creating a much wider effect.

[@skybld]

Many many many thank yous kind sir! Helpful video

[@mikepinder959]

good video, really clever! Would you post the settings for the 'brick' part you played at the very start! Soon as I heard that...it was instantly recognisable!!!! Cheers

[@danielallan5315]

This pedal does Gilmour tone so easily tho!!!

[@tensago]

i never used it. So not sure, if it has a Assignment Variable feature then most likely. Try looking through the manual found on the Boss site

[@wubbe]

yay :D after some struggling i finally got it! thanks for the video

[@tensago]

@jamieRLD there is a button marked MANUAL MODE. This should allow you some acceptable level of control, closed to what describe.

[@GrooveJuiceGoody]

@HudCouto But the POD doesn't have a built in pedal, I'm trying to figure out what I want to buy, I can't tell. I wanted the Zoom G2.1U before but apparently that's most suited for beginners. The Boss GT-8 looks awesome though! May I ask for some insight on the matter? :P

[@gitaarbaron]

thank you... if we have a video of it when i play that part i will send you a link haha and put the special thanks to you...

[@MasterT2k]

Breaking Benjamin - Shallow Bay rythm part, wonder if a GT8 could nail it with settings done by you. Problem I encounter is that the sound isnt broad enough when done myself, some layering required probably.Forgot to mention, great job on this one btw. Greets

[@Svyaatt]

Sounds very cool. Thx for this video

[@TheUnknownKnight]

Thanks for this one...I've been dying to know how to sustain sound and play over it...haven't tried it yet but I sure will today.... Please if you know other cool effects share them and do more videos...cause I really suck at the whole effects thing even though I have the GT8 and I know it can do some unbelievable stuff...

[@johanrodriguez5568]

Excellent!! thanks

[@mtndl222]

hi great vid, I see you.ve got youre output lead in the exp pedal, i,ve been using the R output beside the external volume, which is best and which would you recommend!!

[@tensago]

hi its not one ive worked out, try a jc clean on the full range setting for preamp. Try Turbo OD found in the natural setting Try a single delay with 300ms and feedback on 35 Dlevel at 40 And some chorus but not to much. turn on the comp first in the fx chain. FX CHAIN : COMP----OD----PREAMP then anything else you want in the order it sounds good in, Goodluck

[@arrowayes]

Fantastic explanation, and accurate result. Thank you very much =)

[@tensago]

the process is fairly simple: First imagine a loop of recording tape that loops once every 3/4 seconds or so. At the input of the tape recorder is a volume control(a) which adjusts the amount of sound that gets recorded on to the tape. The sound at the input also bypasses the tape and the volume(a)at the same time, this is the direct sound. when u play a chord and increase the volume(a) slowly a smooth sound of the strings after the strum is recorded, then decreasing the vol(a) allows you to...

[@ProgTones]

NICE!!! can you do this with a pod xt live?! (friend lending me one for a week to play with) cheers!

[@tensago]

This sound applies to making a backing effect on which to solo over like dave does in his most recent performances. It has never been used on 'Time' but there is nothing stoping you from doing it in your own way. Perhaps a slowed down ambient piece?

[@gitaarbaron]

hey yeah i did that i went through your list ..and oops my mistake it was on OD too... only now when i hit my string i only get one repeating tone constantly :S checked your list 3 times

[@brianis1000]

cheers mate . very helpful

[@gogharmonics]

Thanks Really Apreciated . . .

[@tensago]

@slaya6y No. You see, the ex pedal controls the input level to the delays 'tape' and is able to create a smooth in and out of the signal. A pedal switch could not replicate this effect as its an on or off situation, rather than a gradual increase as with the ex pedal

[@hoveringpilot]

perfect!! it´s so GOD amazing! thx for your help!

[@JestersTear1]

Great tutorial - do you have that patch as a .syx file? And also the 'Another Brick' one?

[@tensago]

i got them from a local music shop. They are high impedance and require a lot of power for proper volume. i sold them in the end and got better results from a pair of AKG K271 MKII

[@gretscher]

Thanks for the demo. Glad to see someone demo a multi-effect pedal with a good sound like Gilmour instead of well, don't want to insult anyone but just say it's nice to hear this pedal without distortion and the like. With this pedal can you get a convincing Andy Summers sound out of it? Thanks.

[@tensago]

you only need one delay pedal and the ability to alter the effected level input separately from the direct level (Direct level should stay on full) The use of an expression pedal adds to the ease of use

[@slashbracket]

Hi - I got the inpression that some of you have managed this on the GT 10 alone. If you have, Would you mind sharing it with me as despite quite a few efforts I am nowhere near the required sound. perhaps you could let me know how you did it. Thanks in advancce

[@neilonguitar6258]

Thanks for this. Very useful

[@tensago]

you are welcome

[@NickBaracchi]

check the royal albert hall performance.

[@plymskima]

yepp some really useful ones if you dont mind paying around 15/20 quid, look on the boss sites and bigger dealer sites you're bound to find one, i have a great one for the GT 8 and it is a life saver when it comes to figuring out the pedal!

[@tensago]

Jolly good, have you had the GT8 for long?

[@tensago]

hi i'm afraid i'm unfamiliar with that device. i think it is possible as i read this on a review of it...."The AX5G has an expression.......You can use this to control volume, wah, or nearly any effect parameter such as the gain of an amp model or the speed of a tremolo or flanger, giving you great expressive potential for live performances." it must work on a similar principal to the boss in my video, remembering to disable the foot volume... i hope you find your answers soon.

[@tensago]

Im glad it work out!!

[@drystef]

Hi dude you re Great! i ve just got my gt8(only for the SoS),from about a week,but I m struggling to obtain what you do in your video.I'll be very happy if you could send me an email with complete operations.I ve great problems with pedal, I dont understand where I mistake.Thx Steve Rome

[@tensago]

try using it with the output select set to line/phones output

[@guizones1978]

That was very nice , but i wonder if you can leave the sound behind , while having another setting while playing the solo ? I understand that you play the G use the expression pedal , and then you turn the effect off and play with no setting at all .

[@Tariqalhajri]

Awesome tutorial, thanks :D

[@finalismo]

Hello, I've got a GT-6 and I've tried to follow your proccedure, but I could'nt get the effect. can somedoby give a help. thanks

[@yoryis2801]

esto se puede hacer con la boss gt 6? this can be done with boss gt 6???????

[@tensago]

yes i use axe fx II.

[@mikepinder959]

could you email the settings for the 'Brick' patch you used...it sounded brilliant?

[@tensago]

Digital delay 440ms

[@mikepinder959]

@@tensago is that all it was, wow! Will be getting it out and trying that this morning! Many thanks! 😉

[@nfleig]

hey mate. do you still remember what preamp mod you were using? sounds good.

[@slaya6y]

Would it not be easier to simply use the CTL switch to switch between a very delayed effect and a less delayed effect?

[@simoguitar88]

very good!

[@Martin870620]

Can the Boss GT 8 do a Hiwatt amp simulation.

[@tensago]

order is ok. 1. What have you got on FX1? try turning it off. 2. Make sure: Foot volume is off. In assign source, 3. Make sure EXP Pedal and 4.MODE normal In delay, 4. Feedback set to 90 approx. Please reply with the format i have used, numbering your answers so they correspond with my questions. write done next to each number when you have checked the setting i have specified. eg 1. 2. 3. 4.

[@1234ibanez]

Very helpful thank you. Is there any way I can a different delay on the lead guitar? Does the gt=8 have a sub delay or will I have to put another outboard delay pedal into the effects loop? Obviously I undersand that I would have to click this off when strumming the feedback note otherwise there would be two delays running at the same time. But if the gt8 does have a sub delay I could it to manual mode and click the sub delay on and off. please help

[@caminanteplanetario]

yes it does

[@awesomeo123456]

nice video! Great sound! my gt-8 recently broke :( and i was wondering is there anyway of achieving this sound without the use of a gt8? What Single pedals would one use? Cheers!

[@tensago]

@ahi12345678 i could only recommend the one by boss that is intended for this pedal. But if you cant find one, then you need something with the same volt output and the same milliAmpere output as specified on the boss website somewhere.

[@tensago]

@mtndl222 actually my output is plugged to the digital output jack. Which is best? It really depends on your other equipment. i just so happened to have a record with i digital input, so i used the digital out as it carries a stereo signal over a single cable.

[@nfleig]

hey mate. can you please tell me what preamp type you recommend for a gilmour tone?

[@Doques]

excellent.. thnx

[@baldypel]

at the moment i dont own any. i want to know how to do it, which one to buy that will be able to do it. i am an effect newbie

[@NickBaracchi]

I think that you put a short delay (ex DD3 370 ms) before the GT8 (with the setting well explained) you can get something closer, without creating big problems. Best wishes! ;-)

[@whatawordsalad]

Is it too difficult to learn how to control gt8? i was thinking about getting one... so im just asking...thx

[@gitaarbaron]

hi i did exactly what you said in the vid but it isn't working when i take the last step.... turning the feedback knob and then push my pedal forward... any idea what problem i have? with regards Dafydd

[@Caballeroscuro78]

thank you!

[@Dustin_John]

do u have some heavy distortion/metal patches? probl for metal i have a gt8 and i can't seem to make a decent patch can u help me?

[@axlvelez]

Jajajajaja...Hey man thanx for sharing you patch. Its very nice! Good Luck.

[@MrDreamrocker]

i need some help.. I did all the settings same. But Exp pedal doesnt change somethink:S

[@caminanteplanetario]

THANK YOU!! I DIDN' t KNOW THAT!! always waitin until 1800 jajajaj THANK U SO MUCH! any other ??

[@w9ahmed]

thats cool, thanks man :)

[@chrisstevens4680]

Thanks for your post. How do you change the parameters to achieve a continuous hold, rather than one that decays?

[@tensago]

thats a good question. its a while ago now and i can't remember if the delay had a hold function. i don't think it did. you could try setting the feedback to 100%

[@chrisstevens4680]

@@tensago Thanks for that. Yes that works thanks. The only problem is that you can't 'ride' the hold effect on the volume pedal. I'm guessing that you could do it with a second expression pedal and some programming......but...I'm still in the early days of working out how the GT works. Lots to learn!

[@drystef]

Hi -i ve sold my old Boss Gt8 for a Gt10- have you the setting for gt10,too Thx Steve

[@Gingerlord01]

Hi, I just got one of these off ebay second hand, when i press pedal number 2, the one marked OD/DIST , it turns on and off the preamp settings, should it do this?

[@XG-Fi]

I mean what adapter do I need to get my pedal to work lol

[@van637]

can u set it up to play run like hell?

[@tensago]

everything you are asking for is in the instruction manual which is posted at roland/boss site. There's no quick way to anything, you need to learn how to use it just like the guitar. good sound will be achieved through experimentation

[@fendercort90]

without loop station? only boss gt 8?

[@isolatedyear]

can i make the delay echo last more time than you are making it ?

[@joshie4330]

Would adding a lowly mixed analog delay screw up the gt-8 part of the signal? That part worked fine in the video, but I'd still need some delay on the lead parts.