The design of the unit itself does not lend itself well to unit-based controls: it’s supposed to be lightweight, and compact. Premium amps and effects in a stylish desktop unit • Includes BOSS’ latest COSM amp models, powerful MDP effects, and more • Flexible routing of amps and effects through two effect chains • Advanced multi-channel USB audio/MIDI interface for flexible recording and efficient re-amping • Compatible with GT-100 Version 2.

The highly intuitive interface makes it super easy to control whilst you access to a whole host of premium BOSS COSM amps and effects, equivalent to the flagship GT-100 with Version 2. On top of that, a newly developed guitar-to-MIDI function lets you have fun with Guitar Friend Jam and other computer programs from a normal guitar input-no special pickup required! PO Box, APO/FPO, Afghanistan, Africa, Alaska/Hawaii, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Estonia, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Germany, Gibraltar, Greenland, Guernsey, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau, Macedonia, Maldives, Malta, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Oman, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, US Protectorates, Ukraine, Virgin Islands (U.It talks to the computer using the USB and drives a software instrument as if I was using a MIDI keyboard. It could be a PC or a Mac, or pretty much any type of laptop with a USB connection, but the thing is, you need the software that comes with the GT-001 to get the most out of it. In addition to the guitar input, an XLR mic input is included for capturing vocals or acoustic instruments, and the built-in USB audio/MIDI interface provides a direct connection for creating music. Intonation is the measure of how in-tune the guitar string is across the length of the fretboard and a guitar with badly set intonation will get more and more out of tune as the string is shortened when you play.

It doesn’t even need to be visible on the desk, and could easily just get stuffed behind a monitor, or under the desk itself. The GT-001 probably colors the synth sound a little but I didn’t really notice any major sound difference. You need to tell the unit which input you’re using (the mic input and the guitar input are selected separately, and cannot be used at the same time), then configure the input levels, then configure the USB output level, and set it up as a recording device on your PC or Mac, and… yeah this is gonna take a while. That's not a quick tweak, but a full multi-point setup by an experienced guitar technician who will check and adjust every single thing on your guitar, bass, ukulele or banjo to ensure it is performing at its absolute best. I have discovered that folks over on vguitar forum are using Rasberry PI and Linux to connect their BOSS devices via 5-pin midi over USB.Much of his working life, though, has been spent behind the mixing desk, during which time he has built up a solid collection of the guitars, amps and pedals needed to cover just about any studio session. software-BOSS' top-of-the-line processor for stage performers-and patch data can be shared between the two units. Connected to a computer, recording is easy and the MIDI guitar facility works really well, with accurate tracking - very useful for adding other instruments to your recordings.

This little puppy totally blows away the HD500x, which has an annoying digital fizz as the note decays you can't get rid of. On a fast Macbook Pro - the GT-100 V2 and GT-001's monophonic Guitar to MIDI latency triggering on Roland Core Audio USB drivers , using Apple Mainstage or Garageband's AU synths is substantially lower than the GT-001 > USB> Windows PC w/ Roland ASIO Audio USB driver experience. Floor units aren't something I feel I've ever wanted or needed; I'd rather punch buttons, read displays, and tweak things with a device closer to my level when standing-- and since I don't usually change patches during songs it's a better physical format for me. Clean, semi and a couple of the Van Halen sorta ones…I can adjust to my liking…to me it sounds killer through my crappy little home setup and does absolutely everything I need it to do for practicing. NAMM 2024: Trivium’s Alex Bent announces signature Axis bass drum pedal, “I’m super-stoked to have my own pedal with Axis.The reason why I was interested in the Boss GT-001 is that it has a build-in guitar to midi converter.