BOSS IR 2 vs IR 200 vs ME 90 vs GX 100: do they sound the same?

[@Liberda87]

Mr Gibson this comparisons you making are outstanding, full of technical details. I can't even comprehend how much work you put into this. Thank You!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so for such amazing compliment!!! I'm really super happy that you appreciate the videos and the comparisons!!!

[@LuisM_Piozza]

Exactly. He's "The Dr. Leo" 😉

[@AlexanderSchwend]

Every day my desire for the IR-2 increases 😍. Thanks for the demo 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀... You are welcome!

[@frusciantegeartone]

Lick 1 3:54 real amp 4:10 boss me-90 4:26 boss gx-100 4:43 boss ir-2 4:59 boss ir-200

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you!

[@vantonilin]

Your coverage on various product lines is much appreciated. You make your comparison fair and objective. Also, you answer most questions I have on products, which unfortunately most channels I see on KZbin do not tackle (Latency, feature comparison, etc.)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much for such amazing compliments!!! Thank you for taking the time to live a feedback it means a lot to me!!!

[@StavK]

I wanted to express how great it is to have these thorough and deep dives into gear demos and comparisons at a video length that is short enough not to be tiring. Thank you Leo, I know this means more planning and more editing to put together.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the video! Thank you for taking the time to live a feedback: it means a lot to me!!!

[@mikemorgan4774]

Merry Christmas Leo. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Merry Christmas to you too and I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!!

[@jackloganbill605]

Thanks again for this incredible review and the time it took to make the video. I am surprised so many viewers like the ir-2 I thought there was a huge drop off between the me 90 / gx100 and the ir-2... I was planning on purchasing the ir-2, but since i own the ME90, can't justify the purchase.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome, I'm really happy that you like the video!!! Thank you also for sharing your findings and experience!!!!

[@klausdiefenbeck6625]

I appreciate very much your scientific approach, makes the comparison really useful !! Thank you !!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy to have been of some help!!!

[@wilfriedcwik3475]

That question is rumbling and tumbling in my mind for several days. Thank you Leo for revealing an answer. This channel great and needs to grow a lot 😁

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the channel and to have been of some help!!!

[@rderfa]

You are incredible, as always!!! Thank you very much for the quality content.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I', really happy that you appreciate the video and the content!!!

[@matthewearl9824]

Wow the IR-200 sounds so clean without background hiss and more precise. I was not expecting that. If I didn't have the OPUS I would get the IR-200.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your findings!!

[@chriskondracki7398]

Hi Leo I used apple,sony and shure headphones it sounds to me IR 2 sounds the closest to the real amp I really appreciate your hard work we all know where is the passion hardship doesn't matter 👍

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, both for sharing your findings and for your appreciation of the video that really means a lot to me!!!

[@kenminerva]

BOSS should pay you, if they haven't already. If they already have, then you should get a raise, like multiple times. Always the best and detailed video 👏🏿👏🏿. Merry Christmas! 🎉🎉

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀...BOSS is not paying me....but they have sent me for free the GX 100, the ME 90 and the IR2...I have bought with my own money the IR 200 Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to you too!!!

[@Garflips]

I have the IR-200 and whereas it has grown on me, it has taken some time to figure out. I really need to adjust the levels for different guitars, including the gain value of the amps and the massive EQ choices you can make and save per preset. I tend to use it more as a pedal platform clean or at edge of breakup and get my additional drive/distortion from input pedals. The IR-200 really needs a computer editor because EQ adjustments are tedious. The IR-2 has probably been designed with settings that just work and I'm sure I could accomplish anything on it with the IR-200 but with more fiddling.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your experience and your findings!!!

[@chopperdeath]

Great work Leo. May you get 100k subscribers!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much!!!! I hope your "prediction" will come true.... :)

[@bosher11]

Perfect job as usual Leo. I think the biggest thing I noticed between the real plexi and all of the Boss products was when you were increasing the intensity from clean (Lick 3?). The plexi had smooth linear saturation throughout. I thought the Boss units had almost a 'disrupted' sawtooth kind of saturation build which didn't sound very pleasant or natural. However, they are great units doing a very respectable job.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your findings and I'm happy that you appreciate the video!!!

[@acasadiluca]

Sempre un livello di dettaglio altissimo nei tuoi video Leo. Alla fine la soggettività rimane una variabile importante ma senza dubbio l'oggetivita dei tuoi dati aiuta davvero tanto nell'avere un'opinione argomentabile!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille!!! Sono contento che trovi i video utili!!! Si, l'oggettività e le opinioni personale comunque rimangono...ognuno ha il suo gusto personale...ma spero di darvi qualche "dato" su cui potete capire ciò che vi piace di più. Buon Natale!!!

[@planzed.2]

This is awesome man, thank you & merry Christmas to you & family!! To my ears the IR-2 is Boss’s best sounding amp/cab offering yet, seems to me the lowend response/tone is better & maybe this helps smooth the highs which seems less harsh. Great comparison, thank you!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much for sharing your findings! Merry Christmas to you and you family too!!! Thanks!!!

[@jamesearl389]

Just beginning! I e wanted a video like this!!! Thanks Leo!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm happy to have done a video you were waiting!!

[@bubuguaiguai]

Wonderful video! Thank you for all the effort in making by far the most informative and educational videos! Marry Christmas! Now I'll go and order IR-200 for myself... 😊

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy to have been of some help!!! I wish you a super 2024!! Thank you!

[@chipcaronte]

Thank you for putting this video up.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm happy that you appreciate the video!!!

[@fastacesus8499]

The IR-2 is inspired. I don't want menus to scroll through, just a few amp models, analogue knobs and built in IRs. Something I can run my pedals into. All in the size of a compact pedal. Perfect back up.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@LuisM_Piozza]

Your approach to making videos seems to always be the only one from the perspective of the amateur guitarist. Forza Leo! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Luis!

[@akaerik1]

Thank you as always for yhe hard work you out into these videos.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!!

[@onionheadguy7094]

Thank you for making this comparison video, you rock!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!!!

[@moroboshidan7960]

I'm not too exigent with tone fidelity, but I found the level of noise when the notes are fading off a bit high on the me90 and GX100. Thanks for another great video, Leo!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!!!! Thank you for sharing your findings!!

[@jasonlee8497]

I have the Boss IR 200. I use it only for the IRs. I had several Tech 21 character pedals. I tried the Oxford as the preamp, with that pedals amp sim turned off. Killer tone. The high resolution Celestion IRs are awesome. I now have Badass Direct Tone.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your experience and your findings!

[@michaelhawkins6149]

Its remarkable how they all sound so similar and all would work well in most situations. The ME90 did seem a little more noisy but that can be cleaned up. Great video.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm happy that you appreciate the video! Thank you also for sharing your opinion!

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

Guilty of the first few who liked the video without seeing it fully.... solely because it's Leo!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀 Thank you!

[@gdp9598]

Leo is name and warranty, thumb up😊

[@baggertweed1893]

@@gdp9598we’re all just wearing e

[@varunbabbar953]

Same ❤

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

@@varunbabbar953 Thanks!!

[@dieroma1]

I liked the versatile factor of IR 200. Thank you for your videos. you make the universe of You Tube better. As should be.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much for such a great compliment!! Thank you for taking the time to live a feedback: it means a lot to me!!!

[@jcoulter43]

Hope you and your family had a great Christmas Leo. IR-2 is closest to real Plexi to my ears. Another great video. Can't wait for your next demo song 😁 God bless and rock on 👍🎸😎

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to you too!!!!! Yes, I'm working on some new songs...can't wait to share! see you soon!

[@JediMasterRick2]

Merry Christmas everyone. I’m definitely getting me one those IR-2s. All I need is that and a delay and chorus pedal.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Merry Christmas to you to!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@spartaco1958]

Ciao Leo, innanzi tutto Buone Feste! Per quanto riguarda il test l'impressione, usando cuffie e poi un buon impianto, è anche per me che, nel complesso l'IR2 si avvicina maggiormente al Plexi originale. Mi ha lasciato un po' perplesso il link 2 nel suono del del GX 100 che ho trovato un po' piattino proprio sulle basse. Test sempre di alto livello tecnico e molto interessanti.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille a buone feste anche a te!!! Grazie anche per aver condiviso la tua opinione e i tuoi "findings"!!!

[@tomminystrom]

Your content is sometimes head and shoulders above others. ps. Was nice to see your sound tweaking matched what i heard, ir-2 was little darker so you added "touch more highs", i guess my ears are working. 😀

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the video!!!

[@JamesJLaRue]

I'm happily using GT-1000CORE still. I just sold the GT-1000 as they have reduced the price, I suspect a new flagship unit from BOSS might be coming soon. I really like the IR-2's sound though, but if I was going to use a compact BOSS pedal for the modeler, then I'd want all the other pedals to also be boss. I'm very obsessive about size and shape of pedals matching. I built a theoretical pedalboard using all BOSS compact pedals and the total price was over $1000 so I decided to just stay with GT-1000CORE for now.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your experience and your preferences!!!

[@coffeedudeguy]

The IR-200 does sound more 'hifi' compared to the IR-2. The ME90 and GX100 also have half the sampling frequency of the other 2 not sure if that matters, but in the Dynamic Range test both have a washy/bitcrushy overtone build up immediately when you start playing harder, like there's less digital headroom or something. The IR--200 sounds to have the least metallic overtone build up (Dynamic Range test), but it does stay a lot cleaner than the rest by the end so maybe it needed a touch more gain? Overall the IR-2 and IR-200 sound the best, with the IR-200 more for studio as I can imagine it being ideal for a high fidelity clean audio source with low fuss but more tweakability, and the IR-2 more for plug in and play live. Thanks for the comparisons!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much for sharing your findings!!! Thank you also for your feedback, I'm really happy that you appreciate the comparison!!!

[@mickfaragher7897]

Very helpful thank you!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy that you have found the video helpful!!!

[@Slavetskiy]

In first minutes Ir-2 are better. More natural than ir-200! Thank you Leo so much, I think they and you do much work !

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your findings and I'm happy that you appreciate the video!!!

[@stevestan6525]

Thanks, great work. It is generally hard to tell unless one is in the room. On my end with pro headphones, the ME90 came out as very unsatisfactory, the IR2 okay, the IR 200 and GX 100 as very close to each other and closer to the amp than the ME90 or IR2. But I have also heard comparisons in which it was impossible to tell real amp vs to high-end simulators, so....In the room, an amp surely feels different. Fun either way though. Thanks again

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and thank you so much for sharing your findings!!!!

[@craudioespectaculos5378]

The Ir-2 sounds more natural, but I see that every time boss releases a new product, it seems as if it updates its level of converters and this makes its new products sound better each time. When is a new GT1000 expected? Leo, great as always

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, I'm happy that you appreciate the video! Thank you also for sharing your findings! Unfortunately I don't know when a new GT 1000 will come out...

[@jacobpittman1996]

IR-2 sounded slightly quieter with identical settings to amp, compared to other modelers, but overall, my favorite sound.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!!

[@Izya__]

Merry Christmas!!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Merry Christmas to yo too!!!

[@gaboasis21]

Buon Natale Leo! Hello from Mexico, great comparation, even for me that have the GX100, IR2 sounds better. Now a suggestion, do another kind of comparation too. I mean shorter power chords or something and change quick to other gadget that is on the comparison. This could help to remember with no lot of seconds of distance from the Real amp as an example with the other devices. And in the KZbin video Tag which is one in the time line (as the chapters of this video). This could help to scroll between the sounds of all and we can hear the differences without a time of delay

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Marry Christmas to you to!!! Thank you, I'm happy that you like the video! Good point about the short chords...and the chapters...thanks!

[@gaboasis21]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thanks. Glad to recieve your answer. Keep doing the great job!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and thank you for your suggestion!

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

Seems like Boss have done a great job on all the pedals/modellers. The IR2 seems to be the best grab and go preamp/cab vs cost out there right now!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing!

[@mzwakhilethwala7105]

Hi Leo thank you for the videos. They are helping a lot in making informed decisions with these products. Would you kindly do a comparison of the amps in the Boss IR 2 vs boss gx-100 equivalent amps.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, you are welcome!!! Thank you for your suggestion! That would be an interesting and very time consuming video.... 😀. I will think about it. Thank you for your suggestion!

[@mzwakhilethwala7105]

Hi Leo. Thank you for your response and consideration. I do agree on it taking a lot of time. Maybe you wouldn't have to do all the amps but anything around the range of a clean amp, one that is crunchy, Hi-Gain and something heavy. Thank younonce again for your consideration

[@littlebreaker79]

Please do a video review of the Kemper profiler player and please compare it with the Tonex!!! ❤❤❤

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, it's just arrived in my studio!!! I'm working on the new videos!!! 😀

[@chriskondracki7398]

Merry Christmas and Happy 2024 ✨

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Merry Christmas and happy 2024 to you too!!! Thank you!

[@jeffmoore7551]

To my ears the ir-2 has a more pleasing tone than any of the other examples.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!!

[@idanramos1942]

Boss is not clear about technology differences between units, for example IR-200 is not AIRD and GT1000 series are, is IR-200 modeling better or different than GT1000? Thanks for this video.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Good question! .... I don't know...if someone knows, please drop here a message....it would be an interesting discussion for sure...

[@TAZnator]

Thank you very much. That comparison, was what i was hoping for. I have a GX-100 and i think that it holds up against the new ones. Do you think that fiddeling with the extra setting, you would get a exact Tone with the IR-2 or IR-200?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, you are welcome! I arrive at a point where every further change could impact the overall tone...I mean, each knob is related to the others...for instance if you increase the highs you may increase the gain, etc....I have obtained a compromise....obviously there is some subjectivity here, as there is a "human" intervention and someone else could obtain "better" results. Thank you!

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

They all sounded really close to the real amp to me. I actually thought that the IR200 sounded the worst and the Me90 sounded the best, but it was so close that I think with Amy of them I could easily gig and use them. I think I will probably buy either the ME90 or the IR2. With the IR2 I can use analogue separate effects in front of the IR2 such as an SD1 or boost and maybe a delay such as the Eventide Micropitch in the effects loop.. Where as the ME 90 has most all the effects I would need except the Micropitch which I could add in the effects loop. I thought the GX100 didn't sound better than either of the above, but it does have more options, but to me I like to keep it simple and not have to use the computer app much. I worked in the IT industry for many years and don't like using a computer for my music if I can avoid it except for updates. Great video sir as always. ❤ Regards from South Central Indiana. USA. Tim ❤

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Tim, thank you for sharing your findings! Yes, I see the point in avoiding computers while creating music and playing more in general...😀....even if, typically, the computer app are pretty useful (in my opinion) when creating presets. Thank you!

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Absolutely sir. ♥️🤘

[@MauroPavanelli]

All good Ir responde. digital let some fuzzy hi end when signal is dropping but using diferent settings of gain bass and treble to each unit will almost clone the real thing. Awesome review by the way!!! Thanks a lot for you time and work sharing it with us🙏🏻🎸☘️ Never care about numeric values! Let’s close our eyes and open our ears 😀 thanks a lot! Sláinte!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and thank you for sharing your opinion and your findings!

[@kesamek8537]

Excellent tests. I trust this channel. The real amplifier sounds superior. The IR200 sounds pretty good. IR2 lacks liveliness in the mids (sounds scooped) but for home practice it would be fine.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much, I'm super happy that you trust the channel! Thank you also for sharing your preferences!

[@gibson2623]

This test was very interesting....The IR200 sounds weird, the IR2 sounds much better. Thank you Leo, this video was great, and was the video I was waiting for. The IR2 is much better than the IR200, and this is very strange. :)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm really happy that you appreciate the video!!!! Thank you also for sharing your findings!

[@gibson2623]

@@LeoGibsonGtr my pleasure Leo. Thank you very much. Excellent video.❤️

[@circedge]

I agree that the IR-2 sounds more natural. Even though they are from the same company and they both released close to each other, they sound very different. No matter the tweaks, the IR-200 always sounds a little too trebley.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your findings!

[@Theliraan]

Thank for tests. Do you hear some significant harsh on dymanic tests on all processors?

[@paolorocchigiani939]

Grazie mille 😁

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Prego!!! 🙏

[@danielbluez]

video idea, compare boss ir2 with two notes opus? best wishes!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion!!!

[@yfcvtiybr]

your content is truly brilliant in my opinion an IR-2 is the closest one to the original, GX-100 is good enough but IR-2 still better. Others is not really close

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the content!!! Thank you also for sharing your opinion and your findings!

[@ferretwraith]

Hello Leo, are you happy with these plexi tones? I hear a digital hiss behind all of the BOSS plexi modellers, to the level where I feel like this is the weakest point in all of their products. It's really strange to me how they can get so much right on form factor / stereo outs and so on, but always end up with the plexi sounding slightly worse than expected.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I would use any of these devices without problem...After all this time spent trying different devices, I'm used to them...to me the most important factor is the respect of the dynamic of my touch .... and this is recreated pretty well. Thank you

[@robinmiller7958]

I have found that using modelers live through full range cabinets with compression driver high frequency horns and speakers can sound fabulous for cleaner tones and light crunch but if you want to get rid of fizz, ditch the full range cabs and just play through paper cone speakers. I use a couple 12 inch speakers that will handle the 500 watt Crown amp with a small mixer. I usually roll off a little low end on the guitar channel and fizz is never an issue as long as my modeler settings are not crazy trebly. Of course super high gain stuff might still need taming especially with a single coil Telecaster or Strat bridge pickup.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your experience and your findings! Interesting points...

[@greatvanzini]

If I blindfolded myself, I would have to ask which one is which? IR 2 will do just fine.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing!

[@davidulloa3863]

Thanks Leo. I have a question. Can the IR -2 be connected to an Android device in order to play some backing tracks with my tablet? Thanks

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome! In the user manual there is written "This unit also supports USB audio, so you can connect your computer or iOS device to play back the backing tracks." Therefore it should work only with iOS devices....but I'm not 100% sure Thanks!

[@kunkmiceter]

Only with headphones and a splitter Y cable to connect them.

[@ichibandude]

I was interested in purchasing an IR-2, but I already own a GX-100, so I guess it's not really necessary to me. Thank you for helping to save some money! haha

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and I'm happy to have been of some help!

[@Matthew_Scan]

I mentioned to you I didn’t like the Plexi sound on my GX 100 it sounded thin with bright digital fizz, adjusting the master master EQ fixed it, mostly some high cut, I used an EVH Celestion IR too. By the way the GX 100 and IR2 sounded closest to the real thing I thought

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@dumalucky]

Great this is what I have been waiting for. I disliked the ME90 .. so this is going to be a make or break for me on the IR2

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you, I'm happy you appreciate the video! Thank you also for sharing your findings!

[@portuguesebeer5069]

Would have been nice to compare those with the Gt-1000

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for your suggestion! There is a video where I compared the GX 100 to the GT 1000, that maybe could be of some help.

[@Fenderpassion]

A parte l'evidente differenza tra l'ampli reale e i dispositivi digitali tutto il resto si assomiglia. Ho la GX 100 e confermo che i suoni sono quelli. Alla fine la differenza la fa la reale necessità del musicista. Io sono da all in one, per capirci. Comunque hai fatto un ottimo lavoro, come sempre.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille Marco, sia per aver condiviso il tuo pensiero sia per i compimenti che mi fanno molto piacere!!! Ti auguro un super 2024!

[@Fenderpassion]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Grazie, buon anno anche a te.

[@ludytriaxis4764]

Goodjob sir.... 😊

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much!!!

[@sebrura]

The GX100 is known for not sounding right with external IRs, I’m surprised how crisp it sounded here. Can you please share the exact IR you used? Keen on checking it out.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I use my IR of a Greenback speaker miked with an SM 57. You can check it out here: www.leogibsonguitar.com/shop-online/p/leo-essential-irs Thank you!

[@sebrura]

Thanks, I´ll check it out. @@LeoGibsonGtr

[@lockdan]

I’m amazed that the IR-2 sounded the best to me.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing!

[@JackDeiten555]

IR-2 Sounds the best and sounds more full

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@killergusion4211]

HELLO SIR!!! what do you prefer and which ones much better in gigging and which one is the best overall? Boss me 90 or Headrush MX5?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I typically prefer not to give a "black" or "white" opinion, as my taste and preferences could be different from yours. I would say that these are pretty different devices, as the ME 90 offers a tactile experience based on actual knobs, where the MX 5 has a touch screen. I can tell you for sure that what drive me crazy is the missing computer app and the poor cab sim in the MX5. Thank you!

[@kunkmiceter]

Pretty much everything sounds good these days, and not complaining at all. 😅

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing your findings

[@Civic.]

Thank you for this, it was an "ear" opener. The real thing sounds incredible especially at the highest levels. I think the IR200 stood out far above the other Boss products and was closest to the real thing where it is important for me but they were all disappointing for me and up until this video I've been considering the IR2. I don't mind the EQ differences, to me ultimately the most important thing in any product is does it sound great, but at the highest levels the gain in the Boss products was not pleasing to my ears in this video.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and thank you for sharing your opinions and your findings!

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

The IR 200 has more 'ready for direct recording to audio interface' type of tones compared to the IR2

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your findings!!

[@GeorgeBacan]

I found ME90 and GX units pretty similar to the original sound of a Plexy, but all of them do a great job. It's almost impossible to tell any difference from the real amp. 🙂

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your findings George!!!

[@willgo7898]

Any thoughts on amp sag and resonance functions that only the GX-100 has ?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

These are useful function to customise your tone further...I would not say that they are a must have... but useful...actually (for my use case) I typically forget that I have those functions ...but that's me...

[@Jeepjones85]

Is it me or does the IR-2 sound pretty close to the real thing, it has less of a fizzy sound to me

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing!

[@rzutyjenkin398]

Do IR-2 and IR-200 sound the same if used only as cabsim?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I should test it...but I would say that they should sound almost identical. Thanks

[@justmehere6094]

My preferences 1. ME-90, 2. IR-2, GX -100 (some I like IR-2 better, but early tests had a weird low mid thing I didn't like), so TIe. 4. IR-200

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing you findings!!!

[@theprogguitarist]

I wonder how the IR-2 compares to the flagship GT-1000

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, the GT 1000 is really really close to the GX 100...I did a video comparison in the channel about how these two machines sound each vs the other. Thank you!

[@maurizioleonardosolfietti5499]

Bellissima comparazione, naturalmente la testata, direi, meno male, suona meglio di tutti , le due pedaliera Boss , sinceramente son quelle che al mio orecchio hanno suonato peggio, mi meravigliano invece il Boss IR 2 che con poco fa davvero tanto. Posseggo solo testate e casse con pedaliera rigorosamente analogica, ma sarei intenzionato ad acquistare il Boss IR2 che sfrutterei per suonare con la mia per pedaliera ed andare direttamente nei Monitor senza usare testata , cassa ed attenuatore .... E la sera potrei suonare sanza impazzire con i Plagin... Ero interessato all'Iridium ma costa 400 euro circa... Chissà se riusciresti a fare una comparazione tra Iridium e Boss IR2 Buon Natale 😔👍😃

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille sono contento che ti piaccia il video!!! Grazie anche per aver condiviso il tuo pensiero! Ecco qui la comparazione IR2 vs Iridium...c'è anche il Lion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWqtYmirhM2tsKc Buon Natale anche a te!!!

[@maurizioleonardosolfietti5499]

@@LeoGibsonGtr sono riuscito a provare l'IRIDIUM tramite un amico...ottimo prodotto per uscire dalla pedaliera ed andare nell'impianto o nei monitor.....se si entra direttamente nell'Iridium portando il Drive al massimo si avverte un suono un po' plasticoso....resta comunque un ottimo prodotto , ma se qualcuno pensa di avere un Marshall, un Fender o un Vox a portata di piede ne rimarrà deluso....penso che con il Boss IR2 sia uguale....

[@piercem26]

3:54 4:10 4:27 4:42 4:59

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thanks!

[@JayTheLane]

Swear down pedalboard reviews are making Leo get younger by the minute 😂

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀😀😀...

[@CrownedWarriorBand]

I feel that the IR-2 has a more natural sound and more low mid. The IR-200 sounded thin in comparison.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!. Actually...I do agree...

[@Doa616]

I can’t decide between the me-90 or the gx-100 😢,,,

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

I would go with the GX....it has more features and possibilities....

[@Doa616]

@@LeoGibsonGtr ended up with the GX ,,just got it yesterday and dang I really like it ,, using the 4 cable method and it sounds great with my peavey ultra plus ,,, gona set it up with a PA later today to see how that goes but so far I’m loving it,,, thanks for helping me choose

[@CupOfSweetTea]

The great thing here is there is an option for everyone

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀...yes, tone is pretty personal...even if I try to provide you with some tests with which you should be able to make your own idea...thank you!

[@picksalot1]

The devices sound more alike than different. Ease of dialing sounds is an important feature. If the device has controls that let the user get close to the original, and also dial in unique/personalized sounds, I think it's a win. Thanks

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and thank you for sharing your findings! Good points..

[@thecompletejake]

I would've liked to have seen this comparison NOT using the same IR but instead using whatever IR boss decided to use in each unit as I think that's how most people will use these kinds of devices.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your feedback ad you suggestion.

[@stephanewelti8816]

incredible but IR2 is the closest to t-he true amp ??

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing!

[@gabryga76]

I sold a Boss GT1000 out of desperation....the IR loader really sucks, the loaded impulse responses are very different if loaded into the DAW, in my opinion Boss needs to UPDATE the Boss GT1000 and Boss GX 100 as well as making new pedals

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience and your findings!

[@ajimotor96]

Out of those 4 pedals, the IR-200 is the least similar to the actual amp. It notably sounds more digital, more attack and quicker decay.

[@Berk-tm5zx]

6:02 vs 5:14

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you!

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

Based on the demos....the closest sounding to the amp are the GX100 followed by the ir 200....the ME90 and ir2 require quite a bit of tweaking to get that sweet spot........sad for me cost I just recently picked up the me-90 😢

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your findings!!!

[@MR-rm8do]

🎾🎾

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

I'm sorry, but I didn't understand

[@steel6322]

There’s a harshness to the overdrive on all the Boss pedals that I’m not a fan of. I thought the IR-2 sounded the closest to the real plexi though.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@topavelka]

A very good test! Orig Plexi Is best. Among the Digital Imitators, the IR-200 wins. Everyone can hear how much digital noise these things make and how the strummed chords have a muddy hum in the background...

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the video!!! Thank you also for sharing your findings!

[@leal77]

Achei o ir-2 mais próximo do som orgânico do amp.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!

[@ChrisTidestrom]

It's likely a knob tweak out slight volume thing, but in the note envelope part, I felt the IR-2 did great, with great dynamics. In the previous examples, all sounded pretty much identical. Just IMHO 🤟

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your findings!