It's not a defect if combining two channels is making it a bit louder. Just use the Mixer settings. If the Mixer is set to 50/50, you can adjust the combined channels volume, louder or quieter. If the Mixer is set to 100/100, you can only go quieter.
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Boss GT 1000Core
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I didnt really meant to say it is a defect, but something I wouldn’t expect. I didn’t mess up with the volumes so far, I always try to output the signal as hot as possible to my amp (as long as it doesnt overload it), so, most of the levels I set on the gt1k so far are on max level (I dont use amp simulator).
The manual isn’t very much clear about how to proper setup gain and volume along the chain, any tips would be appreciated =D
Also, another curious thing I noticed, is how the manual describes how to proper set input level. Boosting/cutting accordingly. All videos I’ve seen, are ppl attenuating the input from guitars, while my basses, I need to boost the input gain, even my basses with very hot pickups (SD NYC5), they need some boosting to get to the levels recommended by boss. I try to leave some extra headroom though, as I tend to tweak preamp settings here and there. But just caught my attention that I always end up needing to boost the input gain
Oh. Another thing. Anybody know if is there a way to creat a patch from scratch? Starting up with a patch essentially in “bypass” mode?
Im contrast with HX Stomp for example, which I have some more experience with, this is easily done by removing all blocks from the chain. With the GT1k, it seems even disabling everything, it still doesnt sounds as a bypass
Im contrast with HX Stomp for example, which I have some more experience with, this is easily done by removing all blocks from the chain. With the GT1k, it seems even disabling everything, it still doesnt sounds as a bypass
I agree on that one. Not having a bypass or way of completely wiping a user preset is a bit of a deficiency. A work around is if you’re using Boss Tone Studio, saving a template in a Liveset and using that instead initialising a patch.
On input levels, setting it as the manual suggests gave best results. Even if that means boosting instruments which would usually be pretty hot. Lower input levels IMO gives a much flatter tone.
It’s better to think of the Mixer block more like a 2 channel mixer, not a blend. I wanted to use an expression pedal to blend between two signals, in the end I ditched the balance and used an assign on each channel to blend between and it was way more effective.
The assigns are super powerful, recommend having a play.
Hmmm, not really sure what you mean by balance and assign here, maybe could you point me to a section in the manual? Or you meant you assigned the mixer’s levels for 2 different knobs?
The mixer has a parameter labelled A/B BAL, which allows you to sweep between 100:0 and 0:100. As mentioned earlier, the middle setting (100:100) isn't a cross-blend, and you get a noticeable jump in volume. See here for the docs.
As a result, using an expression pedal to smoothly blend between A and B was impossible due to the jump in levels at the 50% mark.
Assigns can be accessed through the menu and let you configure more custom actions. You can set multiple assigns to a single footswitch, assign parameters to react to input levels so that as you play harder, a parameter changes, and a whole lot of other stuff depending on how deep you want to go.
Instead of using the A/B BAL parameter on the expression pedal, I set that to 100:100 and used two assigns (see parameter guide here). Both assigns were set to have EXP 1 as the source, one for A: LEVEL and one for B: LEVEL of the MIXER block. I set the second to be inverted so that when the EXP pedal was fully down, the mixer block was set to A: LEVEL = 100 and B: LEVEL = 0. When the EXP was fully raised, the mixer block was set to A: LEVEL = 0 and B: LEVEL = 100.
That is pretty nifty. Will give it a try!
The downside is that you no longer have the A and B level controls in the mixer to make sure the levels are correct but I used an EQ on each channel to normalise them.
Latest Boss News. The new Boss SDE 3, based on the Roland SDE 3000.
There’s a major update for the Boss GX 100. Same sort of update as the GT 1000/Core a couple of months ago.
Boss GX 100 Version 2 Update.
Boss GX 100 Version 2 Update.
What luck
I just downloaded it and had no idea one was coming. I figured it was already out. Then I come here to tell everyone how killer the new amps are and you beat me to the punch!And they added Slicer! I couldn't be happier. I boxed up all my pedals last night while reorganizing and wondered if I would ever put them in a board again. After this update, the answer is No.
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Phew, was afraid GX-100 was not going to get the new amps. Since, spoiler, they are pretty great. Especially if you're someone who likes to use guitar amps for bass dirt. X-ULTRA = crunchy mid-range dirt that doesn't get harsh at all. X-OPTIMA = sounds a bit like X-MODDED but maybe a touch more saturated, souped-up Marshall vibe, always great for bass. X-TITAN = This sounds like a drop-tuning amp in the vein of Bogner Uberschall - sounds pretty massive with a multiscale in A-standard.
Works like a charm with a 200Hz HPF in front of the amp, LOW+HIGH CUT to taste after.
Works like a charm with a 200Hz HPF in front of the amp, LOW+HIGH CUT to taste after.
Most of my patches are Bi-amp/Parallel Processing, and i like using guitar amps and distortion/OD effects on my high channel. Expands the tonal possibilities a lot. Like using 2 compressors too, especially compressor and a limiter. I’m able to get extremely long sustains without losing dynamics.
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The Fat Tube and Solid Stack Amps are freaking amazing! I'm mostly using the Fat Tube mostly but when I want that GK sound I'd say Boss did a damn good job with their take on it.
I haven't used the Dark drive much since I haven't set a parallel chain yet but when I'm ready to go down that rabbit hole I know I'll get killer results.
I haven't used the Dark drive much since I haven't set a parallel chain yet but when I'm ready to go down that rabbit hole I know I'll get killer results.
I need to check that out. I have been ignoring my GT1000-CORE and playing direct(W/HPF) int my Mine Tube Rig. Nothing sounds this good to me but the CORE is great.
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What settings are you using for the fat tube? I struggle with it to make a workable sound.
Last bass I used on it was my Dingwall DROC that has very high output. Gain is at 30 low sweep vol 60-70. I have bass 45 mids 55 treble 45 presence 50 (will tweak to taste) resonance 10 and speaker off.
And I have the X comp up front threshold 90 attack 90 level 59 tone 35, 3.5:1 no direct mix.