4 KEY BENEFITS OF BOSS GT-1 FOR THE GIGGING MUSICIAN

The GT-1 takes the high quality, powerhouse amp and effects processing of the pro-level GT-100 floorboard and streamlines it down to an affordable, attractive package without compromising on tone. With hundreds of versatile, world class sounds at your fingertips, the GT-1 effects processor can be the gigging musician’s secret weapon. Let’s find out why.

Perfectly Portable

Weighing in at a featherweight 1.3kg, the GT-1 is one of the most portable and full-featured multieffects processors available on the market today.

For the working musician, the GT-1 can be used in numerous ways. For example, you can use the GT-1 via headphones at home for solo practice, or you can even record demos straight to your computer via USB.

GT-1 Effects Processor

Then, slip it into the front pocket of your guitar’s gig bag and take it to band practice, where you can you can use the many amps and effects contained in the unit in conjunction with your guitar amp.

When it comes to the gig itself, you can say goodbye to carrying heavy equipment up and down the stairs to the venue – onboard cabinet emulation means that you can plug straight into the mixing desk! All you need is your guitar, your GT-1 and the right cables to connect it all up to the PA. It’s the holy grail of gig load-in – just ONE single trip to carry in your whole rig.

Inherently Expressive

Just because it’s small in size, doesn’t mean you have to compromise on control! The GT-1 incorporates a fully functional expression pedal so you have full access to effects like wah and whammy (it also doubles as a volume pedal). 

Very Visible

On a dark stage, it’s important to make sure you hit the right footswitch – you don’t want to change to the wrong patch for the song or turn on the distortion instead of delay!

Despite its compact size, the GT-1 makes sure you don’t fall prey to this potentially gig-ruining issue with three brightly backlit footswitches, so that you can always see exactly which switch you need to step on, even if you’re completely in the dark on stage.

World Class Amps and Effects

The GT-1 lets you have the power of countless iconic amp sounds right at your fingertips. The modelled amps range from sounds based on vintage classics like the Fender Twin Reverb™, Vox AC-30™, and Marshall Plexi™ to high gain legends like Mesa Dual Rectifier™, Orange Rockerverb™, Soldano SLO100™ and even boutique amps based on the Matchless DC30™ and more!

The unit also brings together many decades of BOSS experience and expertise in effects – packed with 108 different types of effects, from flanger to chorus to delay, and even a looper!

With the amazing versatility of these amps and effects, you can recreate almost any tone from your favourite guitarists and impress your audience.

In Summary

The meticulously designed edges give the unit looks of a New-Age gadget. It is in-fact, a best companion for Teachers also, to familiarise their students with various effects, tones & signal chain. It is the best option for beginners who would like to rework their plans and give this processor a thought over purchasing individual pedals. The GT-1 packs a lot of power and versatility into a tiny, lightweight package. If you want to get classic tones for any musical situation, at an affordable price point – look no further! Go for it!

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