Boss GT-100 - How To Set Up the Boss FS-7 Footswitch │ My 100th Video!!

[@salamandermusic]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!Every guitar effect company should have someone like you diving into and updating what can be done with their flag ship multi effects processors. Great job!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, @Michael Rytting! Thank you, I truly appreciate your kind words! That's what my videos are all about, I'm pleased it's getting across! Haha, I wouldn't mind a call from Boss/Roland, that's for sure! Oh well, we'll see 😊 Thanks again! Michael, let me know if you need anything, or have questions/requests! Have an excellent day! Best regards.

[@gustavoloebel]

Great job dude!! I had same issue on my GT1. My solution was to work without the power supply to avoid the double click issue. You found something even better, it is a shame Boss does not mention it on its manuals. Thank you!!!!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Excellent, I'm glad to hear that you solved it! Yeah.. the manual is lacking in some topics.. You're welcome! Rock on.

[@shirleymental4189]

Hey, great stuff!! I've had my GT 100 since they came out and still have lots to learn. I'm glad there are still folks like yourself posting GT100 stuff, as it's been out so long. People say to me 'oh man get a line 6, or, get an Axe fx. Nope, I still find the boss does all I want and more besides. Subscribed.

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hi Johnny! Thanks, man, I truly appreciate that! The GT-100 is great, no doubt about that! I really like mine too, and it gives me the tone I want. Indeed, you can never stop learning, when using a unit like this, and that's the great thing! Thanks, I'll keep the content coming, no problem :-) Yeah, I've heard the same thing from people, and it's all a personal preference, but the GT-100 is solid, no doubt! Thanks for your sub, Johnny! Have a good one & cheers! :-)

[@kenttom]

Hi mate, you are my saviour.... i use the fs7 , thats what i wanted to know ..thanks

[@GuitarNTabs]

Excellent, I'm pleased to hear that! Enjoy and rock on! Cheers!

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Thank you for posting this video. Very interesting and informative!

[@GuitarNTabs]

@Antonio Cavivvhioni - Hey there! Thank you for your comment and kind words! Let me know if you need anything, or have a request, I'd be happy to help out! Cheers & Happy Holidays 🎄

[@ncurses]

great stuff! basically the same settings from my nux nmp-2 as i did not buy FS-6 for my GT-100

[@GuitarNTabs]

Thanks, I appreciate it! Great to hear - enjoy and rock on! Cheers.

[@xlocknloll]

thanks a lot bro.. so that's the trick Latch mode then Momentary on the source mode instead of toggle... works on my gx100 to fs6. great job.. now the light is on when the effect is on

[@bbdudeyt]

perfect, thank you!

[@GuitarNTabs]

You're very welcome!

[@pauljohnson1065]

Great job!!!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Thanks, Paul! I'm glad that you liked the video! Enjoy, man! & rock on! Cheers :-)

[@peterbrusch1493]

That was, what I wanted to know. Thank You!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Fantastic, Peter, I'm pleased to hear that! :-) You're welcome! Cheers!

[@tresemx]

Muchas gracias carnal! ✌🏼❤️‍🔥🎶🥳

[@GuitarNTabs]

Thank you! Have a great weekend.

[@guitarcarnage]

Great video - thank you, you're a legend :) Phil S

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hi Phil! :-) Thank you very much, I truly appreciate it! Have a good one - cheers!

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

I like momentary(or 'hold' might be a better name) for the feedbacker effect, so you can get feedback sounds like you are standing next to a loud amp stack... makes things seem abit more "live & raw". That's great for stuff like stoner rock, psychedelic, doom metal, etc. For other effects, the standard latching on-off configuration is good. Do you prefer the FS-7 over the FS-6? What would be the advantages/disadvantages of one over the other? Considering one to go with my GT-1 when I get it.

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, man! Sorry for the late reply.. I really prefer the FS-7 over the FS-6, that's for sure. The fact that the FS-7 has the option of being powered off a power supply is great! That way it won't suddenly die on you, when you're doing your gig. I also feel that the smaller footprint is much more versatile, especially for the kind of pedalboard I use :-) So the advantages for the FS-7 would be: - Can be powered off of a regular power supply. - Smaller and more versatile footprint. - Easy to set up and navigate through. I hope this helps! Let me know how it all goes! Best regards.

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

GuitarNTabs thanks for the reply!

[@GuitarNTabs]

You are more than welcome. Let me know if you need anything! Cheers.

[@andywray2170]

I was looking for a switch for my ocean 11 Infiniti input so I could use sustain with my meditation music. Will this do that? Thank you!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hi there, Andy. Hmm, I can't really say.. You will have to check the specifications for your Ocean 11 as well as the FS-7. The Ocean 11 probably require some form of either latch or unlatch (momentary or toggle). It should be in the manual for the Ocean 11. I hope this helps. All the best.

[@Boogieplex]

How can i power my fs7 with my voodoo labs pedal power plus brick? It appears to not work correctly when plugging into a typical 9v port.

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hi there, You should be able to power your FS-7 with your power supply, that's the way I do it, and I use a Palmer PWT05 mkII. Works just fine, and so should yours...?

[@SuperRiver80]

Nice video Gtrntabs - do the same principles apply if you want to incorporate the Boss FS6 footswitch ?

[@GuitarNTabs]

Thanks, SuperRiver80 :-) It should, yes, but you can always check the GT-100 Manual, where you'll see what is required for the FS-6, but it should basically be the same :-) Cheers / Have a good one!

[@BrianDozieGaming]

So the fs 7 works without power supply too? Just that the leds won't be lit is it

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, Brian! Merry Christmas! Indeed it does - it's just the LEDs that require power to operate. Let me know if you need anything else - I'd be happy to assist. Cheers.

[@alikatjon]

Does this boss fs7 tutorial also work for the Boss GT1 by setting up the fs7 to latching and momentary on the Boss gt 1, I was thinking of getting the laney latching Laney FS2-MINI footswitch with led instead of the fs7 as its smaller, thanks for the brilliant tutorials

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hi there, John. In general the FS-7 should work for many Boss pedals and MFX - but you should always visit the Owner's Manual for the particular device, to fully clarify. I have no experience with the Laney FS2-MINI, so I can't really tell, but as long as it's a footswitch, I believe it will work... I still highly recommend the FS-7, it's small and compact, and great! You're welcome - let me know if you need anything else. Cheers.

[@alikatjon]

@@GuitarNTabs cheers thanks for the reply I appreciate it

[@GuitarNTabs]

@@alikatjon - Sure, no problem at all - I'm always happy to help. If you go with the Laney footswitch, then feel free to let me know how it goes, and how it's working with the GT-1. Have a great day.

[@WarSacrifice]

Hii, how can I stop the loop with a single stroke instead of two strokes? Thank u

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, Johann. Hmm, I'm not quite sure what you mean?? "A single stroke instead of two strokes"? Looking forward to hear from you. Cheers.

[@WarSacrifice]

@@GuitarNTabs I mean it is difficult for me to stop a loop with two strokes and I wanted to stop the loop with a single hit, is there any way to do that? I also have another question, can you increase the time of 38 seconds to make loops? Could I make two different tracks and be able to stop them individually?

[@GuitarNTabs]

@@WarSacrifice - Sorry, I did not see this comment.. I know it's a month old, but I've just replied to your recent comment, with an answer - I hope that's okay!

[@royeaston6067]

Do you have to use a boss footswich or will any footswich work?

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there! Sorry for the late reply.. I haven't used any other footswitches than Boss, so I can't really tell... But, it should be possible, as long as the footswitch is capable of doing what is required by the GT-100. Let me know if you need anything else! Thanks. Best regards.

[@arthurreckelberg6578]

it won't work without an stereo cable(on (A+B) jack)?

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, Arthur. Thanks for your comment and question - I appreciate it. Well, you can use a regular jack cable, but it will only trigger one of the two footswitches... You can also used a "Y-Cable" to connect to the two inputs (A + B). That will trigger both footswitches. Or the third option, to use a TRS-jack cable, in the A&B input only :-) Which will also trigger both footswitches. Boss/Roland makes the Y-Cable, and I believe a TRS-jack as well, so check that out 😊 I hope this makes sense. If not, then please let me know. If you have further questions, then please let me know Have a great day Cheers.

[@PaulWalkerMuso]

Hello once again. Here's a thing. If you set the FS-7 to latch and the effects in the GT1 to momentary it works as you suggest until you switch patches. I find then I have to press the pedal on the FS-7 twice before it functions correctly. For example, if the light is on on the FS-7 when you switch patches it remains on unlike the ctrl1. For this reason I have reset the FS-1 to momentary and the GT-1 to toggle. Admittedly the light on the FS7 only comes on then when your foot is on the pedal but I can see of the GT1 the effect is turned on Hope this makes sense Thanks again for your help p

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, Paul! Thanks for getting in touch, I appreciate it! Just to get this clear.. Are we talking about the GT-100 or GT-1 here? You meainly mention the GT-1 😊 If that's the case, then I will have a look, but give me a heads up, thank you. Best regards.

[@gyorfig]

@@GuitarNTabs Hi guys! I have the same observation with GT-100 + FS-7... if I switch on an effect (for example Chorus) with the FS-7 / B, then the green light will be ON - and will stay ON, regardless if I change the patch to a different one, where Chorus is once again OFF - so it makes confusing to see if it really ON or OFF. My conclusion is that FS-7 only SENDS control signals, but does not receive any feedback, it is not in sync with the GT-100. Meanwhile I have another issue, when I use a stereo cable from A&B socket, and I configure the GT-100 to use CTL1 for chorus (or whatever), CTL2 for reverb (or whatever), FS-7 controls only the B (CTL1) pedal, the other is not working (the red light turns on and off, but the GT-100 does not react...). Any idea? Thanks!

[@GuitarNTabs]

@@gyorfig - Hi there. Regarding your issue, did you make sure that the second assign is assigned and turned ON? Or does the issue still occur? Cheers.

[@josd332]

I have the same problem (FS-6 and GT100). Switching Patches and you have to tap twice on the FS-6 to get the LED in synch with the function/sound you hear. Is there another solution yet or work around?

[@mateomarquez4343]

If I wanted to use the latch mode on the switch could I do so without a power source?

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, Mateo. Sure, the FS-7 only need power for the LEDs to function. Let me know if you need anything else. Cheers.

[@ericc.2770]

Does it work for bank up /bank down or with looping station cause it bother me to be block in four bank for looping? I own the GT-10 but i think it should be the same if it work.

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hi there. Bank up / bank down for what? Patches, or? The looping station is that the looper on the GT-10 or are we talking about an external looper pedal here? Thanks.

[@ericc.2770]

@@GuitarNTabs Yes for the patch / user preset up down or to reproduce the looping station and the clear cause it was not practical to change user preset by hand when i want to loop on multiple effect ?

[@lestoinkzzconcepcion2868]

hi..just wanna ask its gonna work on headrush gigboard as bank up and down for the presets?

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there. Hmm, I can't tell.. this video is solely for the GT-100 - so I don't know what the Headrush Gigboard needs.. Sorry I can't be of more help. Best regards.

[@guitarans]

Are you powering the fs7 from a seperat powersupply or are you using the gt-100 powersupply which allso is a 9 v adaptor? Thanks..

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey Guitarans :-) Thanks for your comment - I appreciate it! Yes, I power the FS-7 from an external power supply. I use a Palmer PWT-05 MKII Isolated power supply - it works very well! :-) No noise at all through the pedals! You could use any other 9V negative center adapter, just making sure that the requirements from the FS-7 will be met from the adapter. Hope this helps! Cheers, mate! :-)

[@guitarans]

GuitarNTabs well since i wrote to you i discovered some few things. The 9 v supply for the 100 is a 2 A supply, and the gt-100 only uses 0,6 A, so think that it isnt nessasery to use another powersupply for that 😀

[@GuitarNTabs]

Okay, I see :-) Just make sure that everything's alright, so you don't damage the unit. That would be a great bummer! Cheers, mate! :-)

[@DUVINDA]

Is it possible to set a FS 5L with GT100??

[@GuitarNTabs]

Right off the bat I believe it should be possible. You could check the Owner's Manual, to really make sure. If you have two of the switches, then you could buy a Y-cable to connect two of them, to get more versatility. Something like the FS-6 and FS-7 is also a great choice! I hope this helps! If not, then let me know, Thushan :-) Best regards Cheers.

[@DUVINDA]

Thanks brother, I live in Sri Lanka, i couldnt find fs 5u which they have mentioned in the manual. Fs6 and 7 is damn expensive here, its almost 1/4 of my monthly salary :) the only option i have is FS 5L. wanted to check before buying it.

[@GuitarNTabs]

Aah, I see! That's a shame! I hope it all worked out! Cheers, brother!

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Keep postín GT-100 v videos!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Thanks - I'll keep them coming! :-)

[@WarSacrifice]

Could I use the Footswitch to stop the loop with a single hit?

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, Johann. Thanks for your comment and question! I've had a look in the GT-100 Parameter Guide, and on Page 31, there's a list of things that can be Assigned, and these are the options for the Looper: P .LOOP ON/OFF (Switches the PHRASE LOOP on and off ) P .LOOP REC/PLY (Records/plays back the phrase) P .LOOP STP/PLY (Stops/plays back the phrase) P .LOOP CLEAR (Clears the phrase) I hope this helps. Cheers 😊

[@eljohncarajo]

Silly question but is the same setup for the gt1 isn't it?

[@eljohncarajo]

Btw, today I have returned the fs6 and ordered the fs7, I found more suitable for my needs (confort and space in my pedalboard).

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, John. No such thing as a silly question ;-) The procedure would be the same, yes. If in doubt, then check the Owner's Manual from Boss - they have a section about this as well. Good choice of going with the FS-7! I really like that one as well, and it's much easier to navigate through and use. Have a great day Cheers.

[@eljohncarajo]

@@GuitarNTabs thanks for the reply, dude the gt1 is amazing, is just so versatile and easy to use and with the fs7 now is more cool. I highly appreciate your videos mate. Cheers.

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, John :-) You are welcome, no problem. Indeed, the GT-1 is an excellent piece of gear, and I truly enjoy mine as well! The FS-7 just adds that extra to the versatility and helps you control even more assigns! The good people at Boss really thought this one through - superb! I really like the size of the unit as well, it's great for smaller venues and smaller pedalboards. I have built a pedalboard for the GT-1, where I also have a tuner, an instrument switcher, a power supply and the DI box I use to connect to the PA/Mixer, when I play live. It's great and it's easy to carry! The effects, preamps and cabinets are all great, and the sound is clear and punchy. Dialing it all in is easy and it doesn't take much time! Thanks for the kind words, that means a lot! I'll have more videos uploaded soon, just need to work some magic ;-) Have a great day, John, and let me know if you ever need anything. Cheers.

[@lesterquinagon2192]

please a tutorial in boss gx 10 with this boss fs7😢

[@The19nash84]

Nice tutorial, i just wanna know how many footswitch like fs7 can add in gt100?

[@The19nash84]

I mean can i able to add 2 fs7 in gt100 so that i will have 4 footswitch?

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey there, Joann :-) Thanks for your comment and question. Besides the two onboard footswitches - Accel/CTL & Phrase Loop - you can only add one FS-7 or FS-6 to that. The GT-100 only features 1 dedicated footswitch input on the back - called SUB CTL 1,2 - so all together you'll have the two onboard ones and two other ones, from the connected FS-7 or FS-6. I hopes this makes sense - if not, then please let me know :-) Cheers.

[@linukozukum1660]

Is it working in boss dd7 ?

[@GuitarNTabs]

From what I can see on the Boss webpage, the FS-7 is listed under "Accessories" for the DD-7, so it should work.

[@joshdavidph4314]

will this be the same with GT-1?

[@GuitarNTabs]

Yes, it should be, as far as I remember. You can always check the GT-1 Manual, to see if anything's changed :-) Let me know if you need anything else! Cheers.

[@joshdavidph4314]

@@GuitarNTabs thanks for the response bro, my other question is if you use the FS-7 as tap tempo, does the led light also show or blink depending on the tempo you tap?

[@GuitarNTabs]

@@joshdavidph4314 - You are more than welcome - I'm happy to help you out. Yes, the FS-7 should be able to do that, as long as it's set-up like the GT-100 manual tells you to. I know that the Accel pedal does the LED blink, when the delay tap is assigned to it. Try it out, and see if it works. Let me know how it goes. Have a great day. Cheers 😊

[@jamesgokux]

more gt 100 videos plsssss bro!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Sure, man! Stay tuned! Cheers!

[@aaronlugue8954]

anyone here have a boss me 50?..does fs 7 will work on me 50 as a patch selector?..TIA

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hi there, Aaron. I don't have the ME-50 but I had a look in the Owner's Manual, and on Page 22 it says that you can switch Banks, using an external footswitch. The FS-7 will work with the ME-50, no problem, just make sure to set it up to match the ME-50's settings, and get the proper cable. I hope this helps. Cheers.

[@bartmuz]

momentary set doesn't need power adapter to your FS-7

[@rodgermingaye]

no.. i dont know!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hey! Be nice, Rodger 😉 Yeah yeah, I know... On some of my older videos I have a habbit of saying silly stuff.. oh well! I can't change it now, can I? 🤣

[@rodgermingaye]

@@GuitarNTabs sorry...having a bad day and being too picky...my bad

[@GuitarNTabs]

@@rodgermingaye - No worries, all is good! I hate to go back, and re-watch my old videos, I made some pretty unnecessary phrases.. Oh well, you live and you learn! All the best and Happy New Year!

[@MobileDecay]

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