Description
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The Boss GX-1 packs pro-level tones and features into a super-portable unit that’s perfect for practice, recording and gigging. With authentic GX Series amp and effects algorithms under the hood, you’ve got endless creative options at your fingertips. A crisp colour display, intuitive controls and Gear Suite tools make building sounds quick and easy. Tough, powerful and compact, the GX-1 is loaded with inspiring tones for everyone — from beginners finding their sound to seasoned players looking for a no-compromise travel rig.
Pro tones for every guitarist
GX-1 takes its DNA straight from the flagship Boss GX-100, making killer tone accessible to all. You’ll find 23 AIRD amps and 140+ effects from the legendary Boss library, with flexible FX routing, eight simultaneous blocks, plus a volume pedal and noise suppressor. In short, you can craft setups for any style or song with ease.
A smooth operator
Editing patches or building tones from scratch? The Boss GX-1 makes it simple. Its hexagonal effect buttons give you a clear visual layout — tap to toggle effects, hold to dive into detailed parameters. You’ve got 99 ready-to-play presets and 99 user slots for your own creations too, so inspiration is never far away.
Dial it in fast with Gear Suite!
The GX-1 introduces Gear Suite, which is a game-changer for quick tone building. Each amp and effect type comes with factory-tuned Gear Suite settings, so you can load professionally-tuned parameters instantly. Want to tweak? No problem — save your favourites for instant recall whenever you need ’em.
Ready for the stage
Once your tones are locked in, take control with advanced real-time options. Assign footswitches and the expression pedal to anything — from simple on/off to multi-parameter sweeps. Add external control via wired or wireless connections, and power it your way with batteries, an AC adaptor or USB. Wherever you play, the GX-1 is ready.
Your everyday creative companion
Connect via Bluetooth or USB to jam along with tracks or record straight into your DAW. Dive deeper with Boss Tone Studio — use the Session feature to play along with YouTube songs and lessons, complete with AB repeat and speed adjustment. Hone your skills with a metronome and rhythms. Plus, explore Boss Tone Exchange within the app for fresh, pro sounds from the community.
Key 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 colour 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 (both sold separately).
- 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
- Display: Colour Graphic LCD (320 x 240 dots)
- Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
- AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF Method
- 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: -10 dBu
- Maximum Input Level: +7 dBu
- Input Impedance: 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)
Connectors
- Input & Output (L/Mono, R) Jacks: 1/4″ Phone Type
- Phones Jack: Miniature Phone Type
- CTL2,3/EXP2 Jack: 1/4″ 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)
- Expected Battery Life: Approx. 5 Hours (Alkaline)
Current Draw
- 250 mA (AC Adaptor/Battery)
- 400 mA (USB)
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 307 x 149 x 56 mm
- Weight: 1.2 kg
Accessories
- Startup Guide
- Alkaline Battery (AA, LR6) x 4
- Leaflet “Read Me First”
