Boss GX-100 GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR

Essential Information About the Boss GX-100 Multi-Effects

• A true "Swiss Army knife" for guitar and bass: AIRD amp modeling and a vast BOSS effects library to go from crystal-clear cleans to modern saturations.
• Ultra-smooth editing thanks to the color touchscreen and front panel controls: adjust a patch, routing, or level in seconds, even during rehearsals.
• Advanced routing: up to 15 simultaneous blocks, series/parallel chains, dual amp capability, and WAV format IR import to fine-tune the cabinet to your monitoring system.
• Stage-ready: 8 footswitches, expression pedal with toe switch, plus extended control options (MIDI, footswitch, and external pedals).

A modern "GT" approach: BOSS AIRD technology in a pedalboard-friendly format

The GX-100 carries the DNA of BOSS performance-oriented processors: modeling designed to preserve the feel under the fingers, consistent dynamic response, and easy integration into very different rigs. The AIRD technology doesn't just mimic an EQ curve; it aims to reproduce the behavior of an amp in a real chain (attack, natural compression, interaction with effects). The result: a multi-effects unit that adjusts quickly but retains real depth when you want to dive into details (IR, parallel routings, dual amp, etc.).

For whom, for which styles, and in what contexts?

The Boss GX-100 targets musicians seeking a compact, robust, and versatile solution: from beginner guitarists looking for ready-to-play sounds to seasoned players building a preset per song with scene changes and assignments. In live settings, the footswitches and "Manual" mode allow you to regain the spirit of a traditional pedalboard (activating/deactivating blocks like pedals). In studio, it becomes a practical partner for USB recording, headphone work, and crafting reproducible tones.

Rock, pop, blues, funk, metal, ambient: the GX-100's strength is chaining very contrasting sounds without changing gear. It can be direct and efficient for precise rhythm parts, yet wide and textured for delay and reverb pads or more cinematic sounds.

Key features: creative routing, real amp integration, and real-time control

The heart of the GX-100 is its chain logic: up to 15 assignable blocks and series/parallel setups that facilitate modern rigs (signal splits, dual amps, "wet/dry" effects, etc.). You can use it directly into a FRFR speaker or front-of-house, but also integrate it with a traditional amp via a Send/Return loop (for example, using the four-cable method) to place some effects before the preamp and others in the loop.

On the control side, everything is designed for playing without fighting navigation: assignable switches, built-in expression pedal with toe switch, and MIDI IN/OUT compatibility to sync or control other devices. USB opens access to computer editing via BOSS Tone Studio, and the optional Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual adapter enables wireless editing and streaming of backing audio depending on your setup.

Sound signature

The GX-100 delivers a very clear BOSS signature: precise attack, well-controlled low end, and a "clean" feel that helps maintain definition even with complex chains (compression, modulation, stereo delays, long reverbs). AIRD amps prioritize a dynamic response that follows your picking hand: lowering the guitar volume easily yields natural transitions between crunch and clean tones.

WAV IR import is a real plus for customizing tone: you can tighten the bass for modern metal, open the upper mids for rock rhythms, or soften the high end for more comfortable headphone playing. Transparent or boldly colored, the GX-100 becomes what you make of it: a neutral platform for your sounds or a character machine with distinctive effects and confident saturations.

Technical Specifications

Audio processing and modeling

• 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion
• 32-bit floating-point internal processing
• Sampling rate: 48 kHz
• AIRD technology for authentic tube amp sounds and associated touch response
• 23 amp types
• Over 150 BOSS effects
• Ultra-versatile amp/effect routing: up to 15 assignable blocks
• Wide selection of cabinet types
• Loading of impulse responses in WAV format

Controls, memories, and editing

• Modern design with intuitive color touchscreen
• Robust metal chassis
• Free assignment of built-in footswitches and expression pedal with toe switch
• Connection for two external footswitches or an external expression pedal
• 100 preset memories
• 200 user memories

Connectivity and integration

• Send/return loop for external pedals or four-cable method
• Control connector for remote amp channel switching
• MIDI IN and OUT
• Multitrack recording on computer via USB
• Computer editing via BOSS Tone Studio (macOS and Windows)
• Optional Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual adapter

Dimensions

• 460 mm x 193 mm x 73 mm

Included accessories

• User manual
• "Safe Product Use" brochure
• Power adapter (PSB-1U)

Power consumption

• Required voltage: 9V DC (via PSB-1U power adapter)
• Consumption: 1200 mA

Recommended accessories

• Gig bag for BOSS ME-80, GT-1000, and GX-100
• FS-5U footswitch
• FS-6 dual footswitch
• FS-7 dual footswitch
• EV-30 dual expression pedal
• FV-500H volume pedal
• EV-5 expression pedal
• Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual adapter