Boss GX-100 - Is It Any Good In The Studio?

[@johnwaller9399]

Beautiful playing, you could tell that the feel was there for you and the gx-100 sounds great to my ears.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers John

[@JohnMasino]

Great demo! It's always humorous how guitar players pick every last thing apart with "tube" comparisons... but in the end, the listener has no idea how much you paid, or how boutique an expensive tube amp is, or where you recorded it, and on and on. We spend a lot of time and money impressing our hoi polloi selves on how good something sounds. Meanwhile, it's the song people relate to, as they have no idea that you just turned on a flanger in a special section of the song. :) Sounded great with the amp, sounded great with the GX-100! I'd buy it, and my tube amps won't mind. It's great to make new sounds, we already have the old tried and true sounds to fall back on whenever you need them. Great song!

[@FredFlinstone-sl9nv]

I think what drove van Gogh mad was deciding on brushes paint and canvas.

[@MrSwanny66]

Well said, all true too

[@majunior1944]

Skill issue

[@renevanderbruggen731]

Thanks again Paul for this great video - just bought my GX 😊

[@jfonlinenow1]

This isn’t only a excellent demo, but your guitar playing is beautiful!

[@strong_voice_of_truth]

Wow! Somebody that understands the importance of subtlety in creating sounds! Nice, and great playing as well.

[@OrbisonTributeArtist]

I am selling my Katana Artist MK1 and getting this. I have found that I don't want to carry anything heavy anymore. I use in ear monitors, and let this one sing through the mains. Great video...such usable presets, as well. You are simply an amazing communicator, guitarist, engineer, and teacher. Thanks so much!

[@thahoustonbassrunnaz4389]

Don't sell your amps! Use the best of both 👍🏾

[@squirelova1815]

I "audition" Amps by weighing them only.

[@JayTheLane]

​​@@thahoustonbassrunnaz4389Agreed.. I regretted going the full modelling route pretty much immediately. I now have a modern Fender Deluxe with the Boss GX 100 and a couple of choice quality pedals. This really is the best of every world. The Boss Gx is truly a great board that deserves more attention.

[@kmichaelp4508]

It’s amazing the technology that’s out today. Can you imagine how this would have changed the sound of the 60’s and 70’s with this kind of tech? We would have sold our sole’s for it!

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

The soles of your shoes?

[@kmichaelp4508]

@@fivefingerfullprice3403 , yeah really! Not my sole really .😬

[@bigsidable]

I used a GNX4000 for years. And I always thought what Hendrix would have done with today’s tech.

[@jhue73]

@@bigsidable probably would of trashed it and bought a showman....😀

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

This is the first demonstration I’ve seen since getting my own GX-100. Between how carefully you explained the way to shape a sound and how good the finished product came out in the playback, I definitely feel as if I made the right choice. I was going to get the Core, and I’m thankful that I discovered this existed at the last second.

[@TheStudioRats]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riff_radar]

great video! would love to see how you run the device into your computer, specific cables and outputs etc.

[@MrEstpas71]

Absolutely nice sounds! I'll follow this channel because you've got a way to explaine very clear and simple. Just ordered this unit and you are a great help! Thanks Paul and great playing!

[@2ka244]

I prefer how the GX-100 sits in the mix. Would like to hear the same track with a nice compressor pedal in front of the GX-100. Great job.

[@tomaszbaran]

That's indeed a great clean tone Paul! I like how you sculpt off the bass and brightness on delay & reverb to sit the guitar in the mix. Nevertheless, don't give up your Matchless just yet ;)

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Tomasz dont worry the Matchless is going nowhere.

[@simonway8936]

What about a really clean tone for finger-style electric nylon string? Like Godin Multiac or Gibson Chet Atkins CEC?

[@craigpons7153]

I've watched a few of your videos now and I thought your edge of breakup video was great , would you consider doing a deep dive into what fender tones you can get from this unit ,as in tweed , Princeton, baseman, I myself have a 83 Paul rivera concert and it's sounding terrific with this unit but there's always room for improvement and I think there's more subscribers that would like this idea , anyway keep the great reviews coming in guys

[@nigelsmith721]

Love this song - added to my playlist. Not that anyone asked (that's what a comment section is for, right) but I can't help wondering what the verse would feel like with the guitar part less busy? It's a beautiful part in isolation (like in the intro) but...I'll get my producer coat, my copy of What Do I Know Anyway monthly and piss off... Great video.

[@dustinw9692]

First, where can I purchase this song!?!? That’s some good stuff! Second, what PEQ settings do you recommend for different amps?

[@tylerbruner8203]

Great job with that track I like the chord progression and dynamics alot

[@mikemedina9902]

Hi. I just bought the GX 100 and have a question. Is there any setting I need to do using it with frfr Headrush 108 speakers ? Thanks in advance 🙏

[@matthewholme297]

Personally I think the gx100 stinks biggest load of rubbish boss has reliesed

[@TheRealKirkHammett]

Thank you so much for your GX100 content. You have been a massive help for me. I just purchased mine 2 days ago. These are great videos.

[@TheStudioRats]

Nice one, enjoy the GX.

[@yikelu]

You reinforced the age old "it's in the hands" lesson. I heard the tone at first and thought "damn, that is incredibly good". Then when you started actually dialing it, it sounded quite harsh with just big chord strums, too much high string. And yet, once you started playing the written part, it sounded exactly as good as it did at first. All the other dialing was just icing. Most of what I liked about the tone was in the touch and playing the lower strings more.

[@dylanschweitzer18]

I'm a simple man. I hear a stanky riff, i press subscribe 9:10

[@jamescowie8445]

I don't understand how he got stereo panning from the delay block when it was followed by a mono reverb block. Shouldn't the reverb have summed all the audio to one channel again? If someone could explain this to me, that'd be great! :)

[@RobCowie]

I actually liked the GX-100 better than the amp tones.

[@Marmidis]

one question only, which one do you prefer? gx100 or gt1000 core?

[@vincentsantiago2gmai]

do the Boss GX-100 has Roland JC-120 amp and you using a Gibson guitar ?..

[@Adventuresingearland]

Some great sounds in that box. Less hassle than lugging the pedal board around for silent stage gigs.

[@ZappaBlues]

Noob Question: How do you set a a Blank Screen. Can't find it in the manuals. I'm on a GX100 user group and I am not the only one/

[@murlyn2]

Beautiful Music / work

[@GlennDeLauneOfficial]

Great video. Sounds wonderful!!!

[@Feyzullah27]

Hi perfect tone. How is such a clean tone possible without using a noise gate?

[@pdt134]

I think, it’s batter than headrush

[@Paul-Feyerabend-C-Lévi-Strauss]

Gx100 or gt 1000 core for studio recording? 🤔

[@georgehyde696]

Hey Paul great comparison between the Matchless and the GX-100! I just bought my GX-100 and compared to my ME-80 (which your review/setup video was the decision breaker) I like it. Just way too many choices inside of it to play with as compared to the ME-80!

[@rendyhan777]

its camera or what, boss display seems cheap and not symmetry enough

[@vincentsantiago2gmai]

why you just go on the GX100 if there is fender twin amp and using fender guitar 🎸 with the effects on this youtube video to see and hear 👂 it sound then use a gibson guitar using the neck pickup

[@roychan2160]

Great song and playing. Once the other instruments came in couldn't tell the difference.

[@xlilxillx]

The boss sounds quite a bit better tbh

[@nickg2431]

Like any great modeller so close to the original that any difference is subjective neither better or worse plus a whole lot less hassle. That’s why I switched years ago- great video Paul

[@JayTheLane]

Great demo. I must ask are Boss's most recent devices a full from the ground up rewrite of there code or have they rehashed some older stuff?

[@tueseptlikha7274]

that was really nice song listen too 😄😄. teach that riff

[@marka6414]

Both versions sounds fantastic, would be hard pressed to say one was better than the other, just different. It seemee to me that initially you were using the touch screen a lot, but as you got into it you were editing more with the physical controls. I know there's a lot of criticism of the worl flow on the gt1000 models, it didn't take me long to really get to grips with the unit and know exactly where anything i might want to access is, quickly and efficiently. I think I'll stick with the gt1000, monster unit, sounds killer to my ears. Anyway, great sounding track and video. I'll be looking forward to the others you've mentioned will be coming out soon.

[@davidolsen9425]

Interesting that you went for the “natural” amp. I always thought that was a totally transparent, almost “straight into the desk” type thing. Sounded great though! Super playing Paul.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers David. I think you are referring to the transparent amp.

[@georgesabitpol]

The natutal amp is my favourite in the boss gt1000

[@davidolsen9425]

@@TheStudioRats ah gotcha. D’oh!!

[@davidolsen9425]

@@TheStudioRats clue is in the name!

[@elij.doummar4623]

Does it have balanced output ?

[@GustavoDornelas]

What a nice music, i want to hear that!

[@jamesearl389]

What song is this? Fantastic! I want to cover it 😃

[@lassekalhauge4801]

Great comparison Paul - just what I was looking for. Can’t wait to see some more GX-100 stuff from your hand. Regards👍😊

[@Mtsh196]

Great music! Please tell me how to record the processor GX-100 correctly. I use the USB output for direct connection, but the sound is very different from what is in the headphones. The problem is in my old computer (AMD 4-3300 4 GB) or do I need to buy an audio interface?

[@TheStudioRats]

There’s no reason why the usb output should sound any different to the headphones. Maybe worth give Boss tech support a call.

[@flashbak01]

Nice John Mayer style track (vocalist did a nice job) with tasteful guitar playing! You folks should release that track! I'm awaiting todays delivery of the GX-100 I ordered Friday after watching your video. Looking forward to checking it out.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers flashbak, the track is released.

[@phildyerguitar]

Great demo, really tasteful playing as ever. GX100 sounds great

[@PhapT86]

What’s name of this song please??

[@eanroad]

Beautiful song!

[@วรัชยานันติเชีย]

what is the name of this song 10:05

[@likelydaily6767]

Very impressive. The sound was very close to the matchless, though to my ear the matchless had a slightly less pristine string articulation which made breakup of the lower-mid frequencies sound a little more warm and rounded which I do like. But like you say, this is before any post-eq. Very tempted by this unit. I haven’t owned a big multi fx pedal since the older pre-millennium GT5 unit. It’s amazing to hear how far things have come.

[@jeffbateman2339]

THIS! (Breakup is more round and warm)

[@chemmii]

Like the GX 100 better.!!!

[@TJCTALENTSTUDIO]

thanks for sharing

[@wilmer33086]

I’ve been waiting for this video since I saw your live stream. Btw super clean playing man. Seriously outstanding!!!!! I just had my first Live church service using my GT-1000 Core and I do agree with you about the compressor, but Boss is really knocking it outta the park with this multi effect units.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers PraiseGod4real.

[@terrybillington2482]

Song name please.

[@frankmeyst1923]

Would you think about taking something like this on a platform or stage with an amp on clean tone in the back line miked ? Or just a paddle board with several different pedals? Beautiful music like the other guy said really good playing. 🙏😊

[@TheStudioRats]

Yes sure, I think I’d use it just for effects tho, and turn off the amp/ cab sims

[@niaralosusa]

Great video! Am I understanding that, if I like the sound of my amplifier, I don't have to select an amp model and can just run an effects chain just like if I had individual pedals going into the front input of my amp?

[@TheStudioRats]

Yes you can

[@IamMusicNerd]

I’m definitely tempted to get one. I wish it had more on/off toggle buttons for every effect like the GT1000 has, but I can’t justify spending an extra $500 for that one extra thing I want. I have a GT-1 and love it, but it doesn’t have the extra effects loops jacks that the GX has. So the GX is probably the best of both worlds for me. (I have a Helix also, but the Boss units sound closer to the original amps/pedals to my ears)

[@timhurtado9023]

You can use the exp. 2 input on the back to add a 2 button foot switch or an expression pedal. That definitely adds some of what your looking for.

[@Place_to_keep_videos]

I have Helix Floor, but use GT1 for fly gigs. I got the FS7 to add another set of CTL switches and move the tap tempo all the way left. OD on CTL 1 and Boost on Toe switch 1. It lacks the effects loop, but in larger venues, the Reverbs are good enough.

[@Studio-ffft5]

Nice job Paul - great tone and touch. Thanks for the comparo - very helpful.

[@accentontheoff]

Hi Paul, another question, probably stupid. But before that, I did get the GX-100, and really like it so far, and your videos were one of the big reasons. So, thanks! Just wondering though - while recording from the line outs to an audio interface, does the sample rate matter. The GX-100 has a sample rate of 48 kHz, so should I set the interface and DAW to to 48 kHz or is the line out sending an audio / wav signal in which case it doesn't matter, and I can set the interface / DAW at any sample rate I like. Thanks in advance!

[@rickymolina7390]

Pretty darn close to the real thing. To my ears, I noticed that (very, very subtle) the real amp recording provided more clarity and space as if the gtr was better placed in the mix. I'm not sure whether you could tweak the reverb/eq or the parallel processing (as Sheps likes to do in his mixes) to compensate. But very impressive. I'm definitely sold on upgrading my gear to the GX-100. It's a must have as a studio recording artist. Thank you for a great video.

[@jameshenderson4932]

Did you hijack Purple Rain? Sounds like it to me. Actually, after listening to your sons, I’m singing Purple Rain. Lol

[@SamSoundProductions]

Really Nice Song. Where can I find it? Also Very nice demo!

[@squirelova1815]

Fortunately, it will be quite a while, I believe, before we see any significant "improvement" beyond this AIRD amp tech that sounds to me at least on par with even Amplitube 5's great sound quality. "Fortunately" because we are indeed fortunate to be able to enjoy this sooner than later. Plus, Roland-Boss' reliability, electronics build quality and precision soldering are truly Pro Level impeccable.

[@rg5678]

Awe, Hew is a lucky guy, sounds like this guy thinks about him a lot. 😊

[@nagstrom]

Hope you see this. With the sound when recording. Do you hear it through the computer or do you have to plug a headset into the processor?

[@TheStudioRats]

it all depends on how you setup your audio in your computer system.

[@jaimebarrera0218]

Can someone help me out ,can you connect this pedal straight to a mixer

[@TheStudioRats]

Yes

[@DikiBolz]

The vocals with GX-100 are more in front and clear because the guitar tone has less treble/presence. It's always good to hear things like this because they can help with the understanding of frequencies and how they work together.

[@ElQuico]

Thank you for your excellent videos, you provide so many helpful information shaping our tone... I have 2 questions. Firstly how does the gx100 responds to the guitar volume control,I have a treble bleed in my guitar that functions excellently with my analog rig,will it be the same with gx 100? Secondly could you suggest any monitors that work great with gx100 and that will colour our tone the least. What are you using for this output we are hearing? Thank you for your time and effort!

[@officialgreenson4201]

i have one of this gx100.been a year of user of it,now i see and hear its full potential.

[@WESLEYNFSMW]

Hello friend, I would like to know if there is a possibility for you to make a video demonstrating a comparison between the reverbs of the GX-100 versus the Big Sky of Strymon, this is one of the factors that are making me wait to buy this pedal, great video! excellent quality!

[@TheStudioRats]

Hi Wesley, Im afraid i dont have a big sky.

[@WESLEYNFSMW]

@@TheStudioRats No problems, buddy! just a video explaining the delay reverbs and a little drive would be great!

[@Straydogger]

I just subscribed and I'll be back here often after my GX-100 gets delivered next week. Thanks!

[@DusanStanic]

Thanks for sharing! This is how a real demo is done - a concrete example with a song in need of a clean but something crunchy Fender amp/guitar sound. So again you get a clear and concrete step-by-step explanation of the process of recording with the device in question. All parameters, alternatives, and decisions are explained and presented visually, orally, and in audio for your convenience. So now after this clip you, as an attentive viewer, should have no problems getting eg. Keith Richard's Guitar sound in "Start Me Up" or in Jimmy Hendrix's "Little Wing" etc. Now it is only a matter of will for those who own this product to experiment and find their own combination of amplifiers, effects, etc.

[@yoonh5030]

Just a question, watched all your gt1000 and gx-100 videos, very superb playing and review :) I’m deciding on either one to buy, price is similar where I live. Is the sound quality better in the gt1000? Which one do you recommend?

[@vernonvoss5495]

Ide love to use this unit to control a couple tube halfstacks but don't think that would work. Why can't they think of this?

[@rageunlimited]

Thank you for the content, learned a lot. I got one lately, trying to figure out if i have to use a dibox with this for live use? What would you recommend for a stereo connection with gx100 for live gigs? I watched a review where the guy said he uses balanced cables and goes direct to PA without a dibox, but boss doesn't mention if the outputs are balanced or not. I don't want to carry a dual dibox everywhere but if i have to, i will.

[@stefanoehlin]

How was the recording set up? Did you use GX as an audio interface or did you run it through another audio interface?

[@aliveandkicking2992]

Great video,this is awesome.. and what's the name of the song btw ?

[@bungalowbluesman]

Spend most of the morning getting that lovely progression & embellishments 😁😁👍🏻. Thank you👍🏻

[@lalilalulu]

WTF it sounds more Matchless than Matchless itself hahahahhaaaaa

[@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed]

Great demo Paul. I hear the clean tone is better than the clean in the Katana so the AIRD tech must be better than the TubeLogic thing in the Katana. But it still has the same problem I hear with most modelers... the attack is lacking something for me. Your Matchless has a chime on the attack that's lacking here. I hear the same difference with my new Revv Dynamis compared to my Katana MKII head in the same cabinet. General EQ can be matched but the attack of the Kat is really not doing the same as the Dynamis or my old Fender Twin. The Kat's Clean channel attack is either deader or if you push the treble or presence it just becomes ice picky. Both my Dynamis and my old Twin as well as your Matchless have a bell-like chime on the nose of the note that modellers have a real hard time replicating. It's hard to describe for me but I hear the difference clearly. In the room, between my Kat head and my Dynamis, it's truly night and day. Not even close. And it's really not just an EQ thing. In the recorded tone here, it's closer, much closer than I expected in fact but still not quite there for me.

[@TheStudioRats]

I always prefer real tube amps like you Stephane, but the boss GX-100 is getting so close and its an 8th of the price of the Matchless

[@MrETS68]

Agree, the Matchless is still superior as most tube amps are, but GX100 have some very good clean tones and the feel is a lot better than my Helix…. Running my Jmp 1 in the loop makes it a joy to play on….

[@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed]

@@TheStudioRats I understand... modeling is getting closer every year and I hear you on price, The Dynamis is 5 times the price of my Kat MKII head and it's 40 watts (switchable to 7 watts). I know I'm privileged to be able to afford it but I work hard for my money and music gear is my one luxury. This great smaller tube head was worth it for me. It's not typical of other Revv amps that cater to heavier music than what we play (we play neo-prog and have a Marillion tribute band project too). So searing Gilmourish leads as well as classic rock style heavy chording are part of what I play as well as pristine Fenderish clean tones and the Dynamis delivers both amazingly well. The heavier gain tones (lead and rhythm) are so much more harmonically rich than anything I've ever been able to coax out of my Kat head and much easier to get to as well. I love some of the modeling plugins I use in recording (especially Scuffham Amps S-Gear) but most of the time and especially live, my tube amp and 4x12 just sound and feel better. I played a gig with the Kat last September and we played the same set last Saturday (with some of the same people in attendance) but I had the Dynamis that time. I never had as many compliments on my tone as I had Saturday and coming from non-musicians too. Many could actually hear the difference. And I played the Kat through the same cab both times. In any case, love your videos man. Keep up the good work!

[@bigsidable]

Just got this yesterday. Will be a learning curve.

[@dbzamora]

Very informative video and entertaining as well. I got a GX100 recently and noticed that, except for the line/recording out, the other output choices are for JC120 and tube/bass amps. I have Fender Deluxe 112 solid state combo amp. Can I still use the Combo Return even if its for tube amps? Thanks so much Paul!

[@LeMans512]

Just a suggestion: remove the arms on your chair so you can sit in the chair and not on the edge. Another great video. Thanks

[@rjpoole1979]

Hey Paul great demo mate. Really impressive. I’m using the headphone out on my GX-100 with some ok studio headphones and I can’t get it to sound anywhere near as good as your vid. Would I benefit by running to a little mixing desk/monitors? Your recording just sounds fuller, less “raw” if that makes sense.

[@anthem3560]

the gx is nice but i preferred the warmth of the amp which could have been tidied up - nice demo thanks

[@eggshellalien]

Nice demo. The real amp sounds a bit better but with eq I think you could get even closer. I’d bump up the low mids a little and shave off some of those spiky highs. Another IR or tube emulator might help as well.

[@peterbrusch1493]

In the mix I can hear no difference. By the way: Your playing, especially chords, is brilliant. So beautiful. 👍

[@ozzieozz01]

😊

[@jitsroller]

Well that was fun. Must have taken a while to put together. Nice vocals and guitars. I'm flirting with getting that Boss. You've certainly sold it for sure.

[@mariorojas3724]

Dude!!! Amazing playing!!! I think I like a little bit more with the GX100😊

[@TheStudioRats]

Thanks a lot

[@GuitarNTabs]

That track sounds so good, I really like it! Can it be found somewhere, and listened to? Thanks.

[@Dunk0The0Punk]

The Rats just released it a few days ago, its on most of the usual streaming services, you can easily find it on iTunes : )

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Duncan for answering GuitarNTabs message. Yes its on all the streaming sites and you can watch the video on The Studio Rats channel.

[@orenji13]

I wonder what it would sound if you lessen a bit on the mids ! so curious!

[@doncampbell1961]

Beautiful playing. I have to say that the gx100 sounded great , the matchless was superb. Listening through my reciever and stereo speakers it was full. it just filled the space. great review of the gx100 , but also let that matchless shine.

[@joebowbeer]

7:02 let's have a look at the reverb. nice plate

[@DennisAlvarezMusic]

Cheers Paul! I subscribed recently because you really do a great job of presenting new products. Last year I bought a Line 6 Pod Go . It's just not doing it for for me. So much so that I went back to my old Boss GT-8 which (I.M.H.O.) sounds better. This GX-100 seems to be a greatly improved and modernized version of the GT-8. I work a single most of the time with tracks. So, as it's time to upgrade, this seems to be my best option. I recently used my GT-8 at a band gig running into the fx return on my amp and it sounded really great. So I'm very sure the GX-100 will be even better after watching this video. I also got a leg up on how to use it. Thank you for all you do. BTW you're a great player.

[@jameskesler1930]

Listening on a phone, it sounds like the gx100 settings provided a little brighter sound with clearer string to string articulation, which I like....love the song and your playing, would really like to learn the chord voicings. Great work!

[@josesalvador4578]

Wonderful music and song!