Amazingly powerful and ultra-versatile, Boss GT-1000CORE Guitar Effects Processor delivers the most complete guitar and bass processing experience available in a single stompbox. The full DSP muscle of the flagship GT-1000 lives inside this mini juggernaut, driving class-leading sound quality, advanced AIRD technology, 24 simultaneous effects blocks and over 140 unique amp/effect types for unlimited creative expression. GT-1000CORE fits into any pedalboard setup and works equally well as a standalone processor for playing live and in the studio. And with flexible I/O and vast control support, it's right at home as the core of any rig.
- The complete internal tone processing of Boss GT-1000 in a compact and portable stompbox
- Unlimited sound creation with 24 simultaneous effects blocks – including two different amps – and numerous series/parallel routing options
- Unmatched sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing and 96 kHz sampling rate
- AIRD (Augmented Impulse Response Dynamics) technology delivers natural feel and optimized integration with all types of external devices
- Includes classic BOSS effects, vintage stomps, MDP effects and algorithms directly ported from DD-500, MD-500 and RV-500 pedals
- Ultra-fast patch switching and delay carryover
- Innovative Stompbox feature simplifies using common effects settings in many different patches
- Looper for practicing, developing ideas and enhancing live performances
- High-resolution tuner with mono and polyphonic displays
- Two send/return loops for external effects, four-cable method or separate direct outputs
- 16 slots for onboard user impulse responses
- Supports external control via footswitches, expression pedals, USB and TRS MIDI
- Control out function for switching amp channels
- USB audio/MIDI interface for computer-based recording and editing
- Dedicated mode for bass guitar applications
Supercharge your pedalboard
GT-1000CORE brings next-level creative versatility to any pedalboard, big or small. Toggle between Memory and Manual modes to recall presets or kick effects on/off, and easily integrate with other stomps via mono or stereo I/O. Use the dual send/return jacks for external effects, four-cable method or separate feeds to a PA or recorder. Access deeper control with external footswitches and expressions pedals, or remotely switch channels on your amp. And with MIDI I/O on space-saving TRS jacks, GT-1000CORE can control – or be controlled by – other MIDI devices in your rig.
Mega stomp
Offering a complete sound processing solution in an ultra-portable package, GT-1000CORE lets you travel light and tackle any professional playing situation with no additional pedals. In a single patch, you have access to 24 simultaneous effects including two amps at once. And with 250 user patches, there's ample room to store sound creations for every type of gig. The impressive DSP engine delivers on-demand power for all available effects, so you'll never worry about running out of processing while building sounds.
The hub of your home studio
GT-1000CORE is a perfect companion for recording and playing at home. It's a multi-channel USB audio/MIDI interface for flexible DAW production and efficient re-amping. Recording mode allows you to choose from a variety of built-in speaker and microphone types, and it's also possible to import 16 of your favorite WAV-format speaker impulse responses. The onboard looper is a great tool for practice, building sounds and developing ideas. And with Boss Tone Studio's intuitive user interface it's easy to craft sounds on a Mac or Windows computer.
AIRD: a revolution in digital amp processing
GT-1000CORE harnesses Boss's breakthrough AIRD technology for a new level of performance, flexibility and usability. AIRD is an evolution of the comprehensive Tube Logic concept behind the Katana, Waza and Blues Cube amplifiers, adapted to provide consistent response across the many different scenarios where an amp processor might be used. AIRD enables GT-1000CORE to smoothly flow into any creative setup, providing great tone and natural tube amp feel with minimal adjustments. A large selection of AIRD Output Select types let you tailor the sound for any destination, whether it's a guitar amp input, a power amp driving guitar speakers or a full-range monitoring system – or all of them at once. AIRD is fully integrated into GT-1000CORE's amps at every level, so you'll always experience their authentic sound and response, no matter what you're plugged into.
Premium amps and effects
GT-1000CORE is loaded with expressive guitar amplifiers, all meticulously crafted with AIRD. There are Boss original amps suitable for all guitar styles, plus famous tube amps from coveted vintage combos to modern high-gain heads. A massive range of effects options are also on board, including Boss classics, retro stompboxes, MDP effects and advanced algorithms from the Boss 500 series. Multiple series and parallel routings are easy to set up with the intuitive interface. And with the clever Stompbox feature, commonly used amp and effects settings can be adjusted across multiple patches at once.
Top-flight bass processor
GT-1000CORE is a bass processing powerhouse, offering exceptional sound processing and versatile DI capabilities in a grab-and-go package. Three AIRD bass preamps are provided for shaping your core tone and eight different overdrive/distortion effects are available for additional color. There's an MDP bass compressor too, plus chorus, flanger, touch wah and many other effects specially tuned for bass.
SKU | ROL-GT1000CORE |
MPN | GT-1000CORE |
Vendor | Boss |
Effect Type | Multi-Effects |
Included From Manufacturer |
Power supply 4 × rubber feet |
Mpn | GT-1000CORE |
Product Unique Features |
Onboard looper Onboard high-resolution tuner 2 × external effects send/return loops |
Control Connections | 2 x 1/4" TRS pedal inputs usable either as dual footswitch inputs or as expression pedal inputs |
Effects | Complete internal tone processing of Boss GT-1000 24 simultaneous effects blocks Classic BOSS effects, vintage stomps, MDP effects and algorithms directly ported from DD-500, MD-500 and RV-500 pedals Numerous series/parallel routing options |
Audio Inputs | Dual 1/4" stereo main input 2 × 1/4" effects loop return mono inputs |
Audio Outputs | Dual 1/4" stereo main output 2 × 1/4" effects loop send mono outputs |
On-board Expression Pedal | No |
Number of Patches/Programs | 250 user patches 250 preset patches |
Number of Pedal Switches | 3 × multifunction stomp switches |
Power Adaptor | Included |
Product Weight | 2 lb 1 oz. |
USB Functionality | File Transfer/Storage;Editor/Librarian;Recording Interface |
Width | 6.8125" |
Depth | 5.375" |
Height | 2.5" |
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