Boss GX-1
Guitar Effects Processor
Your Ultimate Guitar Companion
The GX-1 delivers professional-grade sound and features in an ultra-portable platform for practice, recording, and performance. Authentic GX series amp and effect algorithms supply endless creative fuel, while the high-res color display, intuitive effect buttons, and Gear Suite tools make sound creation a snap. Rugged, powerful, and remarkably compact, the GX-1 is filled with inspiring tones for every guitarist, from beginning players to touring pros seeking an all-in-one travel solution with no-compromise sound.
Standard Features
- Ultra-portable amp/effects processor for guitar with premium BOSS sound and features
- Authentic tube amplifier tone and touch response with AIRD technology
- Straightforward operation with a color display and intuitive effect category buttons
- Exceptional audio quality with 24-bit AD and 32-bit DA conversion, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 48 kHz sampling rate
- Explore 23 amplifier types and over 140 BOSS effects
- Eight simultaneous effect blocks plus volume pedal and noise suppression
- Gear Suite feature allows you to quickly configure each amp and effect with the turn of a knob
- Includes 99 ready-to-play preset memories and 99 user memories for storing custom sounds
- Three footswitches and an expression pedal with toe switch, all freely assignable
- Play along with songs from your mobile device via onboard Bluetooth®
- Record and play tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device* via a USB-C®
- BOSS Tone Studio for GX-1 app (macOS/Windows/iOS/Android) with powerful practice features and sound-editing tools
- Download and share Livesets on BOSS Tone Exchange
- Support for loading WAV speaker IRs
- Jack for expanded control with up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
- Tap into wireless foot control with the FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch and EV-1-WL Wireless Expression Pedal
- Versatile power options: four AA batteries, AC adaptor, or USB (computer bus power or mobile battery)
- Compact, lightweight design fits easily in the pocket of a guitar case or bag
Specifications
Sampling Frequency48 kHzAD Conversion24 bits + AF method
*AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.DA Conversion32 bitsProcessing32-bit floating pointEffects146 typesMemories99 (User) + 99 (Preset)Phrase Loop38 sec. (MONO)
19 sec. (STEREO)Tuner Internal Detection+/-0.1 centNominal Input LevelINPUT: -10 dBuMaximum Input LevelINPUT: +7 dBuInput ImpedanceINPUT: 1 M ohmNominal Output LevelOUTPUT (L/MONO, R): -10 dBu
PHONES: -10 dBuOutput ImpedanceOUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 1 k ohm
PHONES: 44 ohmsRecommended Load ImpedanceOUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 10 k ohms or greater
PHONES: 44 ohms or greaterControlsDOWN switch, UP switch, CTL1 switch, EXP1 switch,
DOWN button, UP button, MENU button, EXIT button, ENTER button,
1-3 knobs, EXP1 pedal, FX1/COMP button, OD/DS button, AMP/CAB button,
FX2/EQ button, FX3/MOD button, DELAY button, REVERB button,
EDIT button, PEDAL FX buttonDisplayColor Graphic LCD (320 x 240 dots)ConnectorsINPUT jack, OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
PHONES jack: Miniature phone type
CTL2,3/EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R)
DC IN jackPower SupplyAlkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
USB BUS Power
AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately)Current Draw250 mA (AC adaptor/Battery)
400 mA (USB)Expected battery life under continuous useAlkaline: Approx. 5 hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.AccessoriesSTARTUP GUIDE
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Leaflet “Read Me First”Options (sold separately)AC adaptor: PSA-S series
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal: EV-1-WL
Wireless Foot Switch: FS-1-WL
Carrying Bag: CB-BM-SSize and WeightDimensions307 (W) x 149 (D) x 56 (H) mm
12-1/8 (W) x 5-7/8 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) inchesMaximum height307 (W) x 149 (D) x 73 (H) mm
12-1/8 (W) x 5-7/8 (D) x 2-7/8 (H) inchesWeight1.2 kg
2 lbs 11 oz
