Boss GT-1 Multi Effects Guitar Processor
SKU: 4301
BOSS GT-1 Guitar Effects Processor
Unleash your creativity with the BOSS GT-1, a compact and powerful multi-effects processor that gives guitarists access to world-class tone anywhere they play. Driven by the same engine as BOSS’s flagship GT series, the GT-1 offers a vast library of premium amps and effects, intuitive hands-on control, and full connectivity with BOSS Tone Studio and BOSS Tone Central.
Whether you’re recording, gigging, or practicing on the go, the GT-1 delivers exceptional sound, deep customization, and portable convenience—all in a rugged, travel-ready unit.
Compact Powerhouse for Every Guitarist
The GT-1 combines professional tone and performance with effortless portability. Its streamlined design slips easily into a gig bag, yet inside lies a powerful multi-effects engine packed with authentic amp models, studio-grade effects, and the responsive dynamics BOSS is famous for.
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Premium BOSS sound engine from the flagship GT series
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Lightweight, compact design perfect for travel or stage use
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Durable construction with no sharp edges for safe transport
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Ideal for all players—from beginners to professionals
Simple, Intuitive Control
Creating and editing tones has never been easier. The Easy Select and Easy Edit functions let you quickly choose patches and fine-tune them on the fly. Dedicated buttons, an assignable control switch, and an expression pedal make real-time tone shaping effortless.
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Easy Select: Instantly find the right patch for your style
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Easy Edit: Adjust tone, drive, and ambience with one-touch simplicity
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Assignable control switch and expression pedal for dynamic live control
Versatile Sound Library
From vintage clean tones to modern high-gain distortion, the GT-1 delivers a huge range of sounds for every genre. With over 100 effects, advanced amp modeling, and BOSS’s signature quality, it’s easy to dial in your perfect tone.
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Huge selection of amps and effects for any style
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Studio-grade reverbs, delays, modulation, and pitch effects
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High-performance multi-effects processing for creative sound design
BOSS Tone Central and Tone Studio
Expand your tone library with BOSS Tone Central, where you can download free pro-created patches for any genre or setup. The BOSS Tone Studio software lets you organize patches, tweak parameters, and share Livesets through BOSS Tone Exchange.
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Access free professional patches via BOSS Tone Central
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Edit and manage tones with BOSS Tone Studio (Windows/macOS)
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Download, customize, and share Livesets via BOSS Tone Exchange
Built for Musicians on the Move
The GT-1 runs on four AA batteries or an optional AC adaptor, making it perfect for busking, travel, and mobile gigs. It offers up to seven hours of runtime on battery power, and its USB connectivity enables easy recording, patch management, and firmware updates.
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Battery or AC power options (up to 7 hours on AA batteries)
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USB port for direct recording and software integration
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Lightweight, road-ready design built for mobility
Key Features
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Compact, portable multi-effects processor for guitar
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Advanced BOSS GT-series sound engine
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Easy Select/Easy Edit functions for quick tone creation
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Onboard expression pedal and assignable control switch
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Battery-powered operation for up to 7 hours of playtime
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USB connectivity for recording and patch editing
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Download free patches from BOSS Tone Central
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Share and manage Livesets via BOSS Tone Exchange
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Rugged design with BOSS five-year warranty
Specifications
Product Name: BOSS GT-1 Guitar Effects Processor
Product Type: Multi-Effects Processor for Guitar
Brand: BOSS
Series: GT Series
Model: GT-1
General
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Compact, lightweight guitar effects processor
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Advanced GT-series sound engine with pro-level tone
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Simple user interface with Easy Select and Easy Edit functions
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Integrated expression pedal for live control
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Compatible with BOSS Tone Studio, Tone Central, and Tone Exchange
Audio
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Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
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AD/DA Conversion: 24-bit
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Internal Processing: 32-bit floating point
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Patches: 99 user / 99 preset
Effects and Amps
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108 effect types including overdrive, modulation, delay, reverb, pitch, and EQ
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27 amp models and speaker simulations
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Up to 9 simultaneous effect blocks
Controls
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Display: Backlit LCD
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Knobs: Three multifunctional control knobs
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Pedals: Built-in expression pedal and assignable footswitch
Connectivity
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Input: 1 × 1/4-inch guitar input
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Outputs: 2 × 1/4-inch main outputs (L/Mono, R)
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Phones/Rec Out: 1 × stereo 1/4-inch jack
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USB: Type-B (audio/MIDI interface, Tone Studio connectivity)
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Control Input: 1 × 1/4-inch for external footswitch/expression pedal
Power
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Power Supply: 4 × AA batteries or PSA-series AC adaptor (optional)
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Battery Life: Up to 7 hours (alkaline)
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Current Draw: 200 mA
Dimensions and Weight
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Dimensions (W × D × H): 305 mm × 152 mm × 56 mm (12" × 6" × 2-1/4")
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Weight: 1.3 kg (2 lbs 14 oz) including batteries
Included Items
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Owner’s Manual
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Leaflet (Safety & Warranty)
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4 × AA batteries (for initial operation)