BOSS GX-10

[@peterschaefer1665]

I love that boss always adds an expression pedal!

[@LuisJimenez-pb3ge]

I absolutely love my GX100 and I’m glad more people can get access to it!

[@KhyrisEidan]

Are there any differences besides size?

[@LuisJimenez-pb3ge]

@ no, and that is a good thing because the GX100 is absolutely wonderful!

[@ogmakefirefiregood]

Absolutely. Great pedal. I wish I had one back in the 90's when I started playing.

[@honigdachs.]

The GX-100 is already a brilliant unit that I end up buying after trying all of the major players in the market segment. These new amp models they added are great, and it's nice to see that the GX-10 doesn't cut corners as far as content and quality goes. Boss is scaling down in the exact right way.

[@joehynes2964]

Tasty tones and tasty playing. I'm going to keep this thing on my radar.

[@LeonTodd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JeffHendricks]

Man, this is EXACTLY what I like to see. Boss shrinking things.

[@picksalot1]

Sounds glorious under your fingers and dialing in skills.

[@NirvanaFan83]

YES, been waiting for your review of this amazing pedal, Leon! I picked one up last week and it REVOLUTIONIZED my playing!! ❤

[@bustanorms2028]

how much?

[@NirvanaFan83]

@@bustanorms2028 around $600

[@mattdylan664]

@@bustanorms2028 $399

[@fergusuan7371]

Beautiful sounds man, the little GX is savage!! Thanks a lot, I'm totally on board 😊🎸

[@azstratus1]

Love it!! I've been using the Gx-100 as my main rig with Seals & Crofts 2 (and other shows) and it has been performing extremely well! Now they have the GX-10! Ha I just got the GT-1000 Core and take that with me as well on road or fly-dates as a super quality practice tool! That has been sounding great as well! Holy smokes!

[@rmp5s]

That Core unit looks pretty cool! Was just poking through their site (which is a .info top level domain...weird...lol) and, whoa!!...they make a TON of stuff!!

[@mathumphreys]

I'm so glad you're on to this. Can't wait to try your patches!!

[@JamesFlorio-ti8gc]

As soon as people learn to globally EQ the fizz and boomy low end out of these units they are by far the best modeling units there are . Realistic sound, real natural feedback, and most importantly feel under the fingers just like a real amp 💯👍🏻

[@veciroker]

Sounds great! And look at this, they put the full power of the older brother into it, and they could limit it to say 3-4 blocks and then charge an additional 100-200 bucks to unlock full functionality. Kemper, do you see this?

[@Betrayedbyreason]

BOSS was the best until the AxeFX was created! I was recording heavy guitars direct out of a BOSS GT-6 in the early 2000s on songs where the other guitarist was recording a mic’d up cabinet and no one ever noticed! Don’t even get me started on the clean tones!! Those were even better!

[@peterschaefer1665]

At 3 times the cost

[@Betrayedbyreason]

@@peterschaefer1665 I was a lot younger back then (though it took me years to get one, AxeFX2) and wanted the new big thing! If it were now I’d probably just stick with BOSS!

[@rmp5s]

My Axe-FX II and III sound a bit better, of course, but for FOUR HUNDRED BUCKS!? This is an impressive little unit!! Really is a great time to play guitar!!

[@rmp5s]

(To be fair, you could pick up a used Axe-FX for not a TON of money these days...I'd prooooobably go that route if I had to choose, but this doesn't sound bad and it's CHEAP!!)

[@Betrayedbyreason]

@@rmp5s I agree, the AxeFX 3 is awesome! I will probably be using it for the rest of my life.

[@willredelsheimer]

Currently my dream pedal. Had an MX5 and loved it but I like the layout of this much more.

[@heavybrett-al4082]

Oh man, very cool, I love how even though it's a lot smaller, they managed to keep the touch screen. Boss have been taking my money this year 😂 thank the gods it's a good thing.

[@ryanjohnston8599]

I picked up a GX100 at GC on sale just last week. Still getting into just how much it can do but my 11 year old son has already got the GX10 on his Christmas list to use with his school band. Great looking little unit and hats off to Boss for compacting without compromising build quality and features. Ive heard many complaints from people about the 'dated' touch screen but once you get into how its laid out the UI is actually pretty good.

[@LeonTodd]

I had an ME50 in high school. Loved that thing but I can only imagine what it would be like having one of these in school!

[@ryanjohnston8599]

​@@LeonTodd Kids these days don't know how good they've got it 😂

[@FunkMauzz]

Fudge .... can't decide here , cause you make everything sound GOOD !!!! Greetzzz

[@jstephenrussell6443]

Sounding awesome as usual! Keep on rocking! All knobs to the right as Joe Bonamassa says. 😀

[@ANTONIO_TheGuitarist]

Good morning always on the cutting edge, great effect, well boss.

[@blaggards]

Magic, sir!

[@kmjansen]

Love hearing you play

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks mate :)

[@nasirtawfiq9267]

Another new cool toy from Boss❤

[@giancarlozavattinart9898]

Never understood why Boss is so underrated in the modelling system world. It sounds spectacular !!! Everybody talks only about quad cortex . .

[@ralphhiggs5803]

Because QC is the goat.

[@LeonTodd]

NDSP are masters of hype marketing. The QC is an excellent unit but the FX library can't hold a candle to BOSS or Fractal

[@giancarlozavattinart9898]

@@LeonTodd❤❤❤❤

[@randrothify]

Because the perception of BOSS pedals is that the are a little generic sounding compared to the boutique pedals going for niche sounds of the cork-sniffer crowd. But that’s not really a putdown because to be considered "generic" means that BOSS must have commanding market share and are already on so many players’ pedalboards. And if that many people use them, they must be pretty good. I like a lot of BOSS pedals but not as big a fan their drives and distortions because they are voiced a little too high-gain for me. I prefer more smooth overdrives that get classic crunch and sagging sound.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

I like Boss Effects and all the various algorithms. Tasty choruses.

[@DS76204]

This is what the Nano Cortex should have been

[@jacekfz99]

I wish it supported loading NAM profiles into the distortion and amp blocks that would be a game changer for Boss

[@funkmachine6420]

Looks good and a nice gigging solution

[@mikerichardson2177]

Great tones Leon !!!

[@70mcnevin]

This is what Fractal should be doing instead of holding on to their outdated menu structure. A touchscreen would change everything. I think it would be game over for all competition if Fractal would just finally make this leap. At first glance I thought the VP4 had a touchscreen. It was a let down when it didn't.

[@berndkiltz]

Touchscreen is for noobs! The Fractal interface works well for professionals.

[@spada60]

Fractal sucks

[@70mcnevin]

@@spada60 You're ill informed. They aren't perfect. But "suck" they do not.

[@70mcnevin]

@@berndkiltz that's funny. And pretty naive. You sound like tube guys did regarding modeling tech. Deriding the inevitable. I've had Fractal products for several years. I've had the Axe FX III since launch in 2019, and FM3 for a year and a half. Just because I'm used to how to use the interface doesn't mean it shouldn't be updated to 2020's modeling interface. technology.

[@berndkiltz]

@@70mcnevin VP4 user interface is pretty good - I do not get the obession with touch screens. Haptic knobs always win over touch!

[@aaronthomas7790]

No midi is a miss. Bluetooth dongle didn't work great for their prior ones for me. I'd love to use for effects and expression in a small package on a board controlled by a mc6.

[@richchan3220]

Sounds great really nice😊

[@Duncan8er]

That sounds better than my GT8. Been thinking of retiring it over the past few weeks. I keep changing my mind on which unit to replace it with.

[@donmunson4802]

Anybody thinking about buying one of these should check out the on-line (PDF) owner's manual. I spent a week with those before my GX-10 got here, and I was still surprised at the complexity of the unit.

[@ShreddingFinn]

I wonder how extended functionality compares to other similarly priced units. Like can I do more with this than say a Pod Go? The tones are there that's for sure

[@notsure1135]

If it is basically a smaller gx100 then yes, it would do more than the pod go which is a great unit for the price.

[@ibanezman1025]

You can do more with the boss than Pod Go. Things like dual amps, multiple delays, reverbs, basically more control over how you use the DSP vs the limited signal chain with the Pod Go. Not to mention the difference between Helix vs AIRD modeling. Depends on your use but I find the boss stuff better fits my needs. All IMO.

[@bustanorms2028]

this is what im waiting for,upgrade for gt1,good size to put in pedal board

[@Doa616]

I’m currently using my Gx100 with a laney LFR 112 and really like it , using a bc rich ASM with Seymour Duncan sh4 pickups ,, tones sound great

[@Taylor___]

Boss have got this spot on. If it was powered that would be even more amazing

[@Freddekaddeth]

Amp capture would be nice

[@stevenheath741]

Just bought one Thanks for the review…

[@AAAA-lt9hq]

2:38-2:40 = if Australia were a guitar chord.

[@darrenthompson5919]

Can this have one clean channel, distortion & whammy just using those 3 switches?

[@timothy5974]

I just recently learned about the Boss GX series. I see the only difference in price today at Sweetwater is 100$. The GX100 seems the better deal to me even though the size difference. What do you think LT? Love that DGT sound 🤘

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

LT, with the exception of your "Pimp my Recto/Marshall" Axe vids; I think some of your BEST tones/vids are from the Boss stuff. The Boss grease really suits your tastes/tones \m/

[@LeonTodd]

That detune!

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

@@LeonTodd 💯

[@baktay]

Great review! I recently got a BOSS GX-10 effects processor, but after attempting a firmware upgrade, the unit got stuck and now won't boot. I've contacted local service providers, but they couldn't fix it, and there's no warranty support here in my country. Has anyone experienced a similar issue? Any advice on possible fixes or recovery methods would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

[@tonydip-mk5dk]

A warm greeting to all! I would like some advice about the Boss GX10. In your opinion, is it a serious deficiency not to have MIDI inputs and outputs? I wanted to connect it to the Tonex pedal...what do you recommend? Thanks

[@andrewharman6861]

Boss is back right up front great tones and you couldn’t get a better demonstration The big question for me is no one seems to know what the 170 effects are? Go onto the boss manual and no list Anyone know where we can get that information Thanks

[@sophaniajmofficial6856]

Sound great !!!

[@onsesejoo2605]

There is this old joke about the guitarist with multiple pedals. By the time he got them switched on the solo spot was over. It applies to this as well if you don't have or cannot use an external controller with it to pick up the sound needed right there and then.

[@70mcnevin]

@@onsesejoo2605 that's actually pretty funny.

[@LeonTodd]

You just described my entire career

[@onsesejoo2605]

@@LeonTodd But then, the guitarists are notorious for chasing the sound in their heads.🙃

[@onsesejoo2605]

@@70mcnevin Bit Spinal Tap but older.

[@efosefpsefjpos]

dont forget to set the input gain!

[@Fallowsun]

Sound better than the fractal vp4 to me

[@mrlionel1965]

Can this thing program drop tune patches? We switch between different tunings in our band. Some are in standard 440, and some are tuned 1/2 step down. It would be nice to just call up a programmed patch.

[@suretaithemongol6373]

No aux in?

[@Eddyvnhln5150]

So do I need guitar with pick ups like you have I have a Schecter Damion 6 can I get that sound or do I need better EMGs

[@JohnnyOskam]

Does anyone know if you can change tube amp channels through the ctrl 2&3 jack? You can do that on the gt-1000core.

[@eddysel10]

Great review. The problem is, you make everything sound good. When I want to buy anything guitar related, I always check if you've done a review about it and to get your opinion.

[@jackturek42]

does or can you get a 12 string guitar sound out of it?

[@0TheRain0]

Crazy what you get with this for the money.

[@Marc9889]

With my eyes closed, it kinda reminds me of the Digitech RP-1 (grease applied).

[@IsmaelParamo-kb9vw]

TREMENDO SONIDO

[@Teletex82]

Can we get a GX-10 vs VP4 effects only comparison?

[@jorgearcecofre8024]

SOLD

[@dethstormpx4]

Lets up the camera game Leon 😎👍🎶

[@gingataff]

I saw a used Axe FX 2 XL+ for less than US$600. I wonder how it stands up to modern cheaper alternatives? The form factor is kinda huge though.

[@giosundance5643]

I have the fm3 and AX8(a less powerful axe fx) and use it live more than the fm3..bands are still touring with the axe 2.

[@MotiivMinute]

Do your GX-100 patches work on the new Boss Gx-10?

[@WallaceRains]

I'm a bass player and purchased the GX 100 and the GX 10 so I could compare side by side. I love the GX 10 but is missing the Output Settings to adjust from -10db to +4db. This could be a deal breaker for me since I need the extra output to send to FOH. Do you have any thoughts on this missing feature?

[@LeonTodd]

I'm surprised that wasn't a priority for them, as a lot of folks running FOH use +4db

[@rmp5s]

Sounds pretty good overall...especially for only 400 bucks! But there's some quite unpleasant sizzle or distortion or something at 2:56-ish...could probably dial it out, but it's not sounding amazing out of the box. And there's some weird...like...glitching or something around 3:58...not sure what's up with that. Totally forgivable for the price. Fun little unit!!

[@honigdachs.]

That's specific to the new Titan model Leon is playing here. Digital modeling usually requires a low pass filter and pretty big cuts at 8k and above - just a reality of that type of technology - and the Boss stuff is no different. But the Titan is insane in this regard. I first thought the unit was bugging out on me. But once you dial that out, it turns into an incredibly powerful amp with really, really surprising dynamics. Love that thing.

[@rmp5s]

@@honigdachs. I think you mean low pass filter...but yea, I think it's something you could dial out. Not the end of the world...especially for the price. lol

[@honigdachs.]

@@rmp5s Yeah, exactly, classic mistake. Low pass filter of course.

[@rmp5s]

@@honigdachs. Happens to the best of us. Hahaha

[@JAMbandful]

What are you using for drums on this one?

[@filtermat]

What about freeze effect?

[@fireheart_7]

The Tera Echo delay has a nice hold function for freeze.

[@mrbaiser4133]

How do you like the BOSS amp models compared to Line6?

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

your sweetwater link goes to the gx 100 not the gx 10

[@rutger4131]

VP4 vs GX 10 shootout incoming? Is the boss half the unit at half the price?

[@Orion28296]

They’re completely different units. The VP4 is FX only. The direct comparison would be the FM9

[@rutger4131]

@@Orion28296 They're different, but not 'completely'. In a ven-diagram, the FX would show significant overlap. If you were looking for an FX unit you could use the GX-10 without the amps and I would find that a compelling argument in a comparison between the two. I'm not saying I would pick the Boss over the Fractal, but my GAS-brain would have to work a bit harder to justify the Fractal.

[@fireheart_7]

Do you mean the FM3? Still this is a better value for effects only than the VP4. More effects at a time, just as good in quality, expression/volume, touch screen AND bass and guitar amp models if needed.

[@mikey-dubs]

So this has transposer for down tuning to D standard from like E standard right?

[@andrewharman6861]

All I can tell you bro it has reverb Ok I agree I have been asking similar questions regarding the Effects every demo seems to cover the Amps we need to know the FX list details boss don’t seem to be giving out this info but it may help you to look back at 14.00 of the vid regarding detune it’s pretty good

[@alforddavis3427]

The SW link took me to the Boss GX-100 not the GX-10.

[@bryanterry415]

Google Boss GX 10 and it’s on SW.

[@KhyrisEidan]

What's the different between the GX 100 and this?

[@LeonTodd]

Number of footswitches/sizes/ some I/O

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

This sounds crazy good. Is it just me?

[@jimsimmons2674]

No it just you!Just kidding,it does sound very good!

[@Lee_B77]

4:35 and seeing "LT Grease" completely sold me on this! 🤘🏼

[@eBagJones]

Is it bad that I liked the tones in this jam better than the Soldano one

[@playlistmsc]

Gt-2 Launched ! hahaha

[@mattdylan664]

I still use my GT-1 all the time despite owning more expensive modelers, to be fair its an incredible piece of kit for the price, and i like that it can be powered up with 4AA batteries

[@Margilio5150]

The amount of pedals being released before thanksgiving “is too damn high!!!” Sounded great Leon, the GX-10 screen looks like a lot of fun! I’m still rocking my HX stomp, but the gas is real 😅

[@codforlife]

"FATWAH"

[@ExwhyzFR]

Looks good, but will the new amp models be added to the GX-100?

[@JimmyCafarella]

Yes they already were a few weeks backs I believe.

[@metalsquid]

they were added to the GX-100 in Sept

[@56brever]

They have in the firmware 2 update and they sound killer.

[@fillo1971]

Bello🎸

[@JTB--]

Nice one Leon. Does this work with the Boss Tone studio for Mac/PC?

[@LeonTodd]

It does!

[@JTB--]

@@LeonTodd 👍

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

I'm a little confused, Leon. perhaps you can put me straight. I get the feeling that the latest BOSS modeller/fx floor units don't get a ot of love (GT-1000, GX-100, etc). I know competition is stiff but, all the same, they seem to be getting pushed aside. The GX-100 (in the UK) is priced less than the, for example, the new Ampero II/Ampero Stage II - a lot less. I know it doesn't do amp capture but I find myself scratching my head. Now, I'm not a BOSS fanboi or anything but what's the deal? Are the BOSS units any good or not - how do you think they truly stack up against the competition?

[@skeres01]

For what it's worth, I had a GT1000 Core and the noise floor was terrible. I had to turn up the noise gate so much it affected all the patches too much. The effects were okay but I'd take the boss stomp pedals any day. I sent my unit to Boss to get them to check it, but they said it was all okay. I'd save up and get a Fractal if I wanted to try digital again.

[@greysuit17]

@@skeres01probably user error

[@skeres01]

@@greysuit17 Very constructive and informative. Thanks for your comment.

[@greysuit17]

@@skeres01 you are welcome

[@NotAnotherSatchFan]

Does bluetooth dongle can stream music from phone?

[@56brever]

yes

[@NotAnotherSatchFan]

@@56brever thanks!

[@sylvanushardiyanto]

🎉🎉

[@pontiacpower421]

I have an axe 3 ax8 kemper powered rack. Gt 1000 gx 100 and a quad cortex. sorry line 6 guys i just cant get past the odd overtones. Ie mooer tone x ampero etc etc. Tried them. Anyway came to say that IMO An Axe 3 processor in an ax8 style footboard that has an expression pedal built in with the 600 watt kemper power amp with bluetooth is what is my dream. I literally use a katana artist for gigs because all the others are too much crap to carry amd the kemper being the easiest because its powered still is annoying as the adjustments live are not great.

[@andrewsmall4865]

Cool, but the new Line 6 Pod Express Black at less than half the cost..

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

You're really comparing that to this?

[@mayatmaot]

Apples and oranges.

[@notsure1135]

Well, get that then. I could see why. I wish it had Midi.

[@andrewsmall4865]

@@notsure1135 clearly the answer is to get both

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

Pod Express Black only does the heavy. This does way, way more. It's half the price because it's half the sounds. But if all you require is the heavy, then sure, get the Line 6. 400 bucks for all the amps and fx you could ever need, is a good deal. A guitar and this unit is arguably anything a beginner, hobbyist, or even semi-pro really needs to make just about any guitar, or bass, based music you can think of.

[@BOSSenjoyer]

Optima make em holla

[@BOSSenjoyer]

I thought it was relevant lol

[@What11235]

In between. lol

[@TreyAlexander]

How good is the gt-1000 for 4 cable method compared to the fractal vp-4 The vp-4 doesn’t have trs and just looking for a unit that compares to those effects but has trs switching and midi not sure how it stacks up As always killer videos!

[@peterschaefer1665]

Gt1000 is killer for 4cm. Instant switching, expression pedal, etc. No down side!

[@TreyAlexander]

@@peterschaefer1665 effects vs other brands any down sides vs the competition? How is the analog to digital conversion and back?

[@anwyn67]

I'm using it with an Engl Fireball 100. It is very good, despite the old fashioned UI. Built like a tank. With 32bit/96kHz it sounds pretty transparent (that's floating-point 32bit for better dynamics). Less than 4 ms latency also helps the feel. You can adjust the levels on send/return to match the amp's effect loop. But most important for me: it has two amp control relays, for channel/boost switching without resorting to midi. All competitors have only one.

[@TreyAlexander]

@@anwyn67 killer thank you going to try it

[@peterrooter70]

Better than the Fractal VP4 and way cheaper

[@daniels7624]

:O wow

[@qpdband]

메탈존인줄 알았네...

[@iancurrie8844]

I can't use the GX-100 interface. It's so unintuitive. I have no trouble using lots of other units. The interface is SO bad and it's what holds it back.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

I think you can drag and drop like the video shows 😁

[@iancurrie8844]

There's a lot that's just really hard to do. I find it very difficult.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@iancurrie8844 I have not tried it, but I saw drag and drop effects and a scroll menu below for perimeter in effects i thi j i can drive it toget what i use

[@iancurrie8844]

@ yeah I’ve watched videos too that make it seem really intuitive. It’s deceiving. You will run into walls. It’s actually very hard to use.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@iancurrie8844 I run a analog board I like the sounds better but if had to USA that I xould

[@BrianManning-wh6rl]

Digital generic fizzy .

[@lyricbread]

Last!

[@jammer777]

Digital “fizziness” Meh.

[@tiger-v2n]

디지털사운더가 너무심한것같습니다

[@TheGoodSon89]

First!