BOSS GX-100 All Of The Amps.

In this video, I demo all of the amp models on the Boss GX-100.
Here is what Boss says about the GX-100.
Fusing advanced BOSS tone technologies into a sleek, ultra-modern hardware design, the inspiring GX-100 delivers top-level performance everywhere you play. Explore 23 AIRD amplifiers and over 150 effects derived from the flagship GT-1000, and craft great sounds in seconds with the intuitive color touch display. Up to 15 simultaneous effect blocks provide unlimited tone possibilities, coupled with deep real-time command via onboard footswitches, an expression pedal, and external control support.
The Studio Rats are core band members Paul Drew on guitar/production/mixing, drummer James Ivey and Dan Hawkins on bass. They collaborate with singers and musicians to produce radio-ready songs.

[@bootlegb9473]

I've had helix, headrush, kemper, axefx etc and honestly I never considered a boss unit. I tried my friends out and couldn't believe how easy I got the sound I wanted. Fancy names of amps and pictures of the amps don't mean a thing... this thing is the real deal. just use your ears.

[@LuisJimenez-pb3ge]

Same!!!!

[@indrayan.chatterjee]

How would you compare the response and sound of the Boss against the others?

[@LuisJimenez-pb3ge]

@@indrayan.chatterjeeit’s instant!!! Honestly buy one, grab a patch and clear it out completely. Build your patch the way you would in real life but…. Set a PEQ and set the low cuts at 80hz and the high cuts at 6.3khz

[@damianval4626]

​@indrayan.chatterjee Avoid the boss and spend your hard earned money wisely! If Ur after a 4 cable unit then this is great (boss fx) but trust me the modelling Isn't on par with the big names.....yet

[@LuisJimenez-pb3ge]

@@damianval4626 lol that is so not true, either you never learned to use it or you never had one to begin with. Even JNC, Juca, Glenn all admit it sounds just as good as Helix and Quad Cortex

[@ogmakefirefiregood]

I am actually blown away by how good my GX100 sounds. Best $600 I have ever spent.

[@76booge]

They all sound nice through an audio interface, but can you do a demo of the GX100 plugged straight into a Katana 50 with the speaker mic'd up? I'm more interested in hearing the "in the room" sound.

[@monty64]

Great video, I can't thank you enough, you've been helping me a lot in exploring the GX100 main possibilities. Great unit, by the way, amazingly natural tones, kudos to Boss. The Divider feature, coupled with the flexible blocks, makes the fun endless. Cheers from Brazil.

[@Gibbo1050]

Dammit! Stop uploading these videos! Every time I talk myself out of getting one of these you put a video out and I change my mind. Also, for some reason I now want a green strat. 🤣

[@christianpacode]

After watching this I’m honestly thinking of selling my hx stomp … i would have to do too many tweaking to get these tones on hx stomp

[@EhsanVahidinia]

A criminaly underrated YT Channel. Great content great playing

[@19P77]

Watching this channel always makes me want to play guitar, thanks Paul, great video as always!

[@marktullo35]

This is definitely on my wish list, and as usual thanks so much Paul for making this very easy to understand...I currently have the GT-1, which I find to be pretty capable in its own right, but this GX-100 can do so much more.

[@JackDeiten555]

I bought it, it's legit all a guitarist would ever need. Plus, it has a touchscreen that the flagship model doesn't have : P

[@Prossdog]

Interesting philosophy they’ve taken as far as amp models. I’ve got a Line 6 Pod Go which has far more options, but frankly it’s a bit overwhelming at times. I almost think a smaller pool to choose from would be kinda refreshing.

[@DoubleDguitar]

I am really close to pulling the trigger on this one.

[@Mattguitarmania]

You won't regret buying the GX100

[@DoubleDguitar]

@@Mattguitarmania it would seem so, especially after watching Paul coax such quick and great tones from it.

[@PeterDunbar]

I did today

[@FunkAdelik]

@@PeterDunbar How are you getting along with it so far?

[@PeterDunbar]

@@FunkAdelik sent it back. Didn’t feel quite like I wanted it to. I went Fractal FM3 and haven’t looked back!

[@tomaszbaran]

I hear some people saying, the GX-100 amp palette is limited, but honestly, what else do you need? Especially with all that tweaking options and the fact you can stack them together. I love the sounds you are squeezing out of this unit!

[@Nightwinflyer]

I agree, who uses 60 amps? Give me a great clean, crunch, and lead lol!

[@closetjimi]

Line 6 large amount of amp is mostly different channel anyways

[@tommydellz]

Glad it's not just me who thinks this! Who owns (or even needs) 20 different amps in real life??

[@hadencluno2329]

Awesome as always! What speaker or amp are you coming through? May I ask what is your complete setup for making this video? That way I can tell if anything is coloring what I’m hearing. Thank you in advance.

[@YouDepaTube]

Hi Paul, thanx for this review! What kind of Cabs are you using? PA? Studio monitor? Frfr ? What's your routing? Thanx in Advance...

[@accentontheoff]

Would be great to see a video about the 5-10 amps that are overtly modelled after well known amps, and get a sense of how close they are to the original.

[@Ayranh]

Just got this thing. Overwhelmed, but also I feel like I have to many options, so much tones just from different amps. And there’s not even one effect 😢😂

[@JUD2784]

It's awesome to have all the amp flavor's but be careful about volume control and effect changes that will boost or cut your volume in a live situation.

[@martinfalagario8625]

Excelente video! pero tengo una consulta , en que momento se usa la opcion de SP TYPE por que siempre queda en original , cuando yo vario esa opcion el sonido cambia para mal , en que momento se utiliza ? Gracias

[@kwmarriott]

Best review I have seen for the GX-100 and some really nice playing! And at last someone shows us that the GX-100 can do far more than Metal!

[@Clive007]

The GT-1000 has a "Katana Power Amp output" does the FX? can you do the same with the GX?

[@DmitriSkif]

Is there's a way to switch speaker sim and MIC OFF and use the preamp only into live power amp with guitar speakers?

[@Vienzbow]

One question for you that i'm Curious about, Yes? Can I have like a delay assigned to the patch?But not have it on one of the foot switches , so it's always on?

[@FilipPandrc]

I've been using it for a year and a half with my function band, and it has a great tone in every venue we play. I particularly like slightly overdriven sounds. They sound so natural and are very dynamic, very inspiring to play. Not to mention the unit is compact, much smaller than my old gt-10 that I used for years prior. I wish gx-100 existed a decade ago, it would've made me a better player, for sure.

[@peterschaefer1665]

Hello Paul what are your delay and Compressor type/settings here if you wouldn't mind sharing?

[@hazuno8028]

loved your demo on this unit. still searching for a suitable one and this is def one of the candidate after seeing this. if you dont mind, what is the bridge pickup that you're using?

[@akalvarez]

Thanx for that video, I see you have the comp on before reviewing each amp. Can you tel us the settings you have it on ? thanks a bunch and merry xmas!

[@EnmandsBand1]

great demo but you have used up your quota of Eric Johnson riffs for several years...

[@brusselssprouts560]

Been trying all day to get my head around mine which I got Saturday, and you have kick-started things for me properly. I play mostly PF stuff and am thinking of buying Dr Bonkers Hi-Wat IR set, but this has really helped me get an insight into the Boss models. I have changed from a ME-80, and oh, what a change!

[@roychan2160]

Thanks Paul. Your info on the presence control for the Diamond and Match models is priceless. Great informative video.

[@zaporoshti3392]

the user interface is really bad though. I hope they make it similar to the one in Headrush units.

[@michaeldean7220]

Great stuff. And the number of people who would watch the Andertons demo of the GX100 and be turned off? Paul is just so good at getting great tones and showing that you do need to put a little effort into getting to know your unit. Of course the touch screen interface may be a bit ' Marmite ' but you can just use the knobs.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers boss

[@SavDog262]

how are you tweaking that with a mouse? Do you have it running through your computer?

[@micwalt]

It's great to watch how easily you dial in great tones on the GX. I'm loving this unit. Right now, I'm using the X-Modded for the high gain tones and the Natural for cleans in my tribute band. Running it through a HeadRush 108, it sounds huge.

[@flashbak01]

Hey Paul, thank you for turning me on to the GX-100. I've been really enjoying so much that I sold my Quad Cortex. Thanks for doing these additional videos!

[@accentontheoff]

For real?

[@flashbak01]

@@accentontheoff : For real.

[@accentontheoff]

@@flashbak01 Great. Thanks.

[@flashbak01]

@@accentontheoff :You're welcome. I'm still really enjoying it, and I'm amazed at how good it sounds for the price! Definitely check one out when you get the chance!

[@accentontheoff]

@@flashbak01 Btw, is it good for recording direct into computer - esp via an audio interface. How’s the audio quality. P.S. I can’t try it where I live.

[@jcrgtattoo333]

Killer strat!, I think a mint green pick guard would be perfect on that one., the boss units are all great.

[@Steven3D8888]

Great video, thanks for sharing! - Cheers 🎸

[@renetvedtpedersen5048]

I just bought the GX-100 for home practice. I am so looking forward to spending my easter with it. It looks like a fun and practice friendly pedal.

[@petermichalowski]

Brilliant as usual. You really knows how to bring out the best of this unit that also inspires me and I use your settings as a guidance for my own presets.

[@RandyRanis]

Oh... It's amazing! Thank you for making these sounds. I think Boss is great thing

[@LAstudio8]

I like the clean tones a lot, but the gain amps sound artificial.

[@timstudio1]

Hey Paul, what humbucker are you using in the strat?

[@BradRocker]

Your original loaded scratch/guard is kicking some major A$$ on this one.

[@ericblair1984ish]

Did you put all that wear and tear into that guitar yourself?

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

Just got me one of these. This is a helpful video. Thank you!

[@Black-Viper75]

Fantastic and informative video, Paul. Well done. So well done I'm probably going to stop watching anymore of your GX-100 videos because you've got me so hyped for one and they're still not available in my area. I want one so badly 🤟

[@JayTheLane]

International shipping? Think Andertons and Thomann and Sweetwater offer it though not sure if you’d have to pay depending on where you are.

[@Black-Viper75]

@@JayTheLane I got one a year and a half ago.

[@johnoakleymusic]

What’s the Compressor, reverb and delay settings in this video please? Sounds sublime

[@seb9148]

Yep, that's 90% of the sound, haha

[@mafh80]

Sounds awesome! And nice touch, man.

[@TheStudioRats]

Hey, thanks!

[@oliverdepauw5663]

Just bought this unit today, hoping to use it to get a feel for what effects i like as a player. Excited to try and see if i can modulate tremolo time with the expression pedal.

[@workstation22]

I loved your playing

[@thelowlifex9437]

Great video as always! My question is , can you put own IRs into thid platform,?? 😮

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

In the review from Anderton’s, they mentioned that there was no 5150 model. Listening to this review, I’m not missing it. It’s 16 February, 2024 as I comment, and I might grab one of these today. If I do, i’m just stoked to try my hand at emulating the mid-boosted, compressed electric guitar tone created by Tom Scholz of Boston in the late 70s. I’ve been using a different Japanese-manufactured stomp box to get that tone (the Goat Generator from Rancher). I like it, but it’s a little bit “out of control” (white noise if you lower your guitar volume like Tom Scholz, Brian May and Terry Kath for cleaning up, and it is occasionally too trebly). Also taking into account that it’s got an external expression pedal input, it would also be neat to make an attempt at emulating a different Boston device, the Hyperspace pedal. That particular device involves controlling an echoplex’ feedback and delay time in realtime.

[@bestboy897]

excellent explanation and playing

[@rybol71]

Can we run signal from gx100 from lef output with cab SIM ,,on ,,to mixer and right output without cab SIM to power amp with 2x12 cab. Don't see a option in output settings to do that, Only output settings for,mixer, recording, katana, jc120, and tube amps, boss is strange compared to other units , nice chops, bought your pack for gx100 and sounds perfect, thanks but I think I will return gx100 back to shop, my £235 valeton gp200 got better heavy rhythm amp sounds overall, and I can choose output with cab SIM on one output and without on another output. Effect is amazing on boss units , but amp simulation not really good for heavy stuff

[@steadystate100]

I was set to watch the video, until it was clear that you weren't going to disengage the compressor at the beginning of the chain. Pointless.

[@lucas_fpro]

HI ! do you have any suggestions to get a great sound with a marshal dsl 40? it's very difficult , I don't know why , but I'm pretty sure it will be better on logic pro with my YAMAHA HS7 ... but ,I need to use my gx100 on my ampli marshall DSL 40. if you have any suggestions I'm in ! I use two cable , and about my loop I use a rc-500 ( so , No need 4 cables methode.. I think?) thank you for your help!

[@Matthew_Scan]

I think there is something wrong with the software on mine , The Marshall plexi model sounds awful shrill and piercing like fingers down a blackboard, yet the tweed model sounds fantastic like a Marshall 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Great video as always from this channel. I'm looking at this one and the ME90.. I want the new amp's that have the AIRD models. I have an ME70 I use all the time and love, but I want something that has loadable IR's and this GTX100 has the micro pitch on some of the delays which means I don't have to buy one from Eventide, etc.. Boss stuff is just great in my humble opinion. Just good stuff.. Great demo sir.. Love the playing and the tones as always.. May I ask how you monitor while you're recording these video's? Thanks .. Regards from the heartland. South Central Indiana. USA Tim

[@SolarVergmoid]

Kept waiting for him to change the speaker type to 8x12 which is much better for everything. Lose the original.

[@matthesson5618]

Ok so I wanna buy this unit but I'm computer illiterate lol I realize though you're using one here and I also realize that's the speakers for said computer that you're using right?? Well seeing how I get all that what I didn't understand is how does the program work on your computer? Is it something you can download after you buy the unit? And what speakers do you use? I mean I really don't understand the whole"other" side of it. Can anyone explain it to me where I can understand?

[@paeyakult]

What pickup guitar are you using?

[@valentinodania7956]

I’m choosing between this and headrush pedalboard/prime and i don’t know which one is better. They all sound very good (headrush probably better for some amp simulation) and they offer good settings🙄

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

"Personally; this isn't an amp model I would ever use." AKA every real world high gain amp model in the Boss line. So terrible sounding compared to the Boss original models.

[@niaralosusa]

I’m new to the multi effects units like this: if I want to run this into the front of my amp, do I just not select an amp in the signal chain on the unit?

[@chpthncook37]

I have the GAFC switch for my Katana, Does this unit have all the sounds in the Boss Katana amp, like the DC-30?

[@xocnibor]

great content as always!

[@deejay7748]

Zoom g11 or boss gx-100? What's your choice? I can't decide

[@DmitriSkif]

Looks a bit strange BOSS still uses Mic type and position and speaker type while modelling a PREAMP same time as all concurrent labels already use IRs. It makes GX-100 more clear for 'old school' guitar players who came directly from GTs... But I'm confused how to play with this processor into real power amp with guitar speakers. Seems the best gear for it to hear yourself is a pair of active monitors or a keyboard combo.

[@TheStudioRats]

I’m not sure you understand what an IR is. Boss’s use of being able to move the mic position is more advanced that a flat IR. You wouldn’t use an IR plugged into anything but a FRFR type speaker or direct to recording, same with Boss’s ir tech.

[@DmitriSkif]

@@TheStudioRats , I'm clear with that and both technologies are not compatible with live guitar amps with guitar speakers. Strange to see BOSS hasn't divided preamp and power section with speakers into separate blocks, as all modulation like reverb or delay better to be placed before the PA.

[@marswabisabi8918]

Nice interesting demo ! It seemed like you were playing real amps ! How was it setup in this demo ? Guitar - boss - audio interface ?

[@89ji76]

I want to like this unit, but I just don’t think it’s gonna work for me. The lack of XLR outputs makes it a bit tough to use as a standalone gigging unit. If they come out with a full flagship GX-1000 or a pedalboard friendly GX Core, I’ll be seriously looking at either of those.

[@glacier8678]

Just rented this thing from a store, this wasn’t even on my pedal list but I’m very glad I was shown this. Feel like a kid at a candy store with the amount of effects this has

[@portuguesebeer5069]

Nice vídeo. Can you do a Gt-1000 vs a Gx-100 video? Cheers from Portugal 🤘🍺🇵🇹

[@musicbycandlelightmbc3225]

Where might one learn the placement or order of the pedals? Does the Boss GX 100 allow for one's own purchased IRs? How well does this unit perform for lush ambient music?

[@gorkgorksen3585]

Aren't they literally the same as the gt1000? Same specs and everything?

[@rolandmengedoth2191]

Even with the GT100 it was already possible to mix two amps in parallel togehter. That seems to be a Boss standard feature..

[@killerhit00]

how do I bring up the screen that will show all the amps in the

[@davidolsen9425]

Hi Paul. No Tweed amp? I think I remember you liking it a lot in the IR200. Even for gained up tones (using the gain switch in high).

[@sailingrumrunner]

Great demo. Thanks

[@TheStudioRats]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kenneth.W.63]

Super informative demo ! Great sounds and demo relevant playing 👍 (I could not make myself break the nice 777 on the 'like' button) ;)

[@thomasross785]

How does this sound straight into an amp. How would you set your amp if you are using the onboard amps and cabs? It's a toss up between this and the Artist Mk 2

[@macleod41069]

Is it better to plug into the front of an amp or effects return?

[@CyberneticArgumentCreator]

So are these the same amp models Roland used in the Cube series for a long time?

[@harrygore]

What pickups are in your Strat sir?

[@mariorojas3724]

Man!!! Who needs a Kemper when you play like that!!!?? Great playing dude....it's not all about gear!!!!

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Mario.

[@accentontheoff]

Are you getting all these incredible sounds via the audio interface. Super helpful video, helps put some perspective on all the sounds in the GX100, esp. since I believe they don’t directly copy well known amps but kind of do their own variation instead.

[@jameshagan429]

Hello! I’m having one issue. I just got the GX-100 and so far the only issue I’m having is that I feel like there is a sound gate on that’s to sensitive? My sustain just cuts right off and I’m using two core PRS’s 594 and a custom 24-08 core. My Kirt Hammet Ltd 602 even cuts right off. So what setting needs to changed because I don’t see a sound gate in any of the presets. Hope it’s ok that I asked you. Playing through a PRS HDRX 20 into a 2x12 Marshall …Thanks James

[@FunkAdelik]

Did you ever figure out your issue? The only thing I can think of is your input gain may need to be raised or your output setting may need to be changed. If there isn't a noise gate, I'm not sure what else could affect your signal. Maybe the expression pedal is set low?

[@Studio-ffft5]

Thanks for the great overview of the amps in this little magic box. Can you walk us through what you played there at 9:24? Was like a little tornado!

[@TheStudioRats]

ill check it out and do a vid at some point. cheers

[@redcomn]

I actually learn a lot from this vid, I thought I knew all the amp from the boss got pretty well guess not 😂

[@jayzkiefernandez3414]

Sir Paul what is the setup of your compressor for this patch?

[@TheStudioRats]

I’m afraid as this was some time ago, I can’t remember. Sorry

[@jayzkiefernandez3414]

But normally how do you setup you're compressor?

[@bingcrosby6364]

Can u hook up ur WAZA airs to gx 100

[@crunch_amp9282]

It's just like every setting on this effects processor is lacking in mids and it sounds muffled I don't know I guess I just been playing through my quality tube amplifiers all these years

[@FunkAdelik]

You can adjust the mids on every amp, change the microphone placement, change the microphones, add PEQ and GEQ, add a pedal to boost mids, etc. He is also using a compressor on every amp which will muffle the highs and lows.

[@alberthilt]

Great info! Thanks for the great video!

[@cpamiseso]

It sounds so good! Now I really reconsider my new buy options thanks to this. Been using ME series back then, moved to Zoom and somehow need an upgrade these days.

[@TheStudioRats]

Glad I could help!

[@scottyfrench2984]

How does this sound through a PA

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

Where is the high gain that the Katana uses on this unit

[@atulmehra92]

Is this worth upgrade from Zoom G3xn ? Can someone suggest

[@FunkAdelik]

This depends on what you are wanting to upgrade for. The Boss GX-100 will have a better interface, more switches, Boss level effects, etc.

[@dansegal1254]

Thanks for doing this. Do you know if the Solo Switch on the various amps simply boost volume or does it effect the EQ in any way to help solos cut through?

[@TheStudioRats]

I think it does have a eq section too.

[@georgesabitpol]

The amp sims sound more defined than on the gt1000 to me.

[@niklasschein4707]

Hey, what's that Funk-Stuff you were playing at 01:47?

[@TheStudioRats]

That’s Thinking of You by Chic

[@pascalbourhis]

Hi What is the editor your are using? A special one for the GX? Because it do not look like the same as the GT-1000 editor… Thanks

[@FunkAdelik]

It's the Boss Tone Studio for GX-100 with the sides cropped out.

[@Nightwinflyer]

Right now I am shopping multi-fx pedals. The market is saturated with them, I don't know which one to buy. From the Zoom G5N and G11 to the Boss GT-1000 and Line 6 Helix, they all produce great sounds. I am not sure the upper end will give me $1000 more value. The options on the GT-1000 are amazing though. The $500 range is tempting, but i might as well go all in at that point. I still watch videos that keep me looking at that darn Zoom G5N!

[@keeponplaying2625]

Really and honestly feelwise brilliant. So immediate and natural response. Give it a try and save money. Even from the Helix the big one i felt disconnected from playing. Not natural and immediate response.

[@Nightwinflyer]

Are you referring to the Zoom G5N?

[@keeponplaying2625]

@@Nightwinflyer No, there is no comparison. GX 100 all the way.l Im not a fanboy. Im 51....tried a lot. But the GX 100 is really good. Zoom in my opinion feels sometimes more like the ME 80 if you know what i mean.

[@keeponplaying2625]

@@Nightwinflyer But buy whatever makes YOU happy and you can afford. If the unit is pulling you into playing not tweaking, then everything is at its meant to be.

[@keeponplaying2625]

Last words! Try it , then buy it!