Boss GX-1 Guitar Effects Processor

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: three 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 Frequency

48 kHz

AD Conversion

24 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 Conversion

32 bits

Processing

32-bit floating point

Effects

146 types

Memories

99 (User) + 99 (Preset)

Phrase Loop

38 sec. (MONO)
19 sec. (STEREO)

Tuner Internal Detection

+/-0.1 cent

Nominal Input Level

INPUT: -10 dBu

Maximum Input Level

INPUT: +7 dBu

Input Impedance

INPUT: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level

OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): -10 dBu
PHONES: -10 dBu

Output Impedance

OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 1 k ohm
PHONES: 44 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance

OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 10 k ohms or greater
PHONES: 44 ohms or greater

Controls

DOWN 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 button

Display

Color Graphic LCD (320 x 240 dots)

Connectors

INPUT 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 jack

Power Supply

Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
USB BUS Power
AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately)

Current Draw

250 mA (AC adaptor/Battery)
400 mA (USB)

Expected battery life under continuous use

Alkaline: Approx. 5 hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

STARTUP 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-S