Boss GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor review

Boss is back with its leanest, meanest multi-effects floorboard yet – now with touchscreen control

Boss GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor
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Guitar World Verdict

A smart new touchscreen interface and some awe-inspiring amp and effects models make the GX-100 Boss's best multi-effects floorboard to date.

Pros

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    Touchscreen interface is a big step up.

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    Excellent, responsive amp models.

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    Superlative effects.

Cons

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    Interface still takes a bit of getting used to.

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    Not as many amp models as rival processors.

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Boss is the king of stompboxes, but when it comes to multi-effects, there has been room for improvement. While the sounds are exemplary, the effects giant’s GT interface can feel a little complex and difficult to work with compared with its contemporary competitors. Can the company’s first touchscreen-enabled floor processor change that?

The short answer is yes: setting up patches on the GX-100 feels noticeably more streamlined than previous Boss offerings. When editing parameters, you can either tap and use the quick-adjust pots along the bottom, or move to knob mode, where all parameters are shown on screen – besides dialling in sounds, it’s seriously handy for setting up the pedal’s myriad footswitch assign and MIDI control functions, as well.

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