BOSS - GT-1000CORE | Guitar Effects Processor

The Core of Your Creative Vision

Amazingly powerful and ultra-versatile, GT-1000CORE 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.

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Standard Features

The complete internal tone processing of the 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 the 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 locations for loading WAV-format speaker 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
Download and share Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange
Dedicated mode for bass guitar applications

Latest GT-1000CORE Update: Version 1.10 (January 2022)
The GT-1000CORE continues to evolve through ongoing firmware development that adds new features and functionality enhancements requested by users.
Mastering FX—Eleven different Mastering FX allow you to shape the overall sound at the line output for different styles and playing situations.
New Master Delay Types—Five delay algorithms from the historic BOSS/Roland library have been added: SDE-3000, DD-20 Standard and DD-20 Analog, and Warm and Glitch from the DD-8.
More Onboard Speaker IRs for Recording—The speaker IR selection in Recording mode has been greatly expanded with the ability to use “Original” speaker types from different amplifiers.
More Mic Types—A new RBN121 mic type and three mic blend types have been added to the Speaker Simulator block.

For optimal performance, stay up to date with the current GT-1000CORE system software and BOSS Tone Studio

Download “BOSS TONE STUDIO for GT-1000” for Windows/macOS

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 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. And with GT-1000CORE’s versatile effects and output routing, you can deliver optimized sound to a stage amp or PA mixer—or both at once.

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Specifications
Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz
AD/DA conversion: 32 bits
Processing: 32-bit floating point
Memory: 250 (User) + 250 (Preset)
Phrase loop: 38 sec. (MONO)
19 sec. (STEREO)
Tuner internal detection: +/- 0.1 cent
Normal input level: INPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu
RETURN 1, RETURN 2: -10 dBu
Maximum input level: INPUT L/MONO, R: +12 dBu
RETURN 1, RETURN 2: +12 dBu
Input impedance: INPUT L/MONO, R: 2 M ohms
RETURN 1, RETURN 2: 1 M ohm
Normal output level: OUTPUT L/PHONES, R/MONO: -10 dBu
SEND 1, SEND 2: -10 dBu
Maximum output level: OUTPUT L/PHONES, R/MONO: +12 dBu
SEND 1, SEND 2: +12 dBu
Output impedance: OUTPUT L/PHONES, R/MONO: 44 ohms
SEND 1, SEND 2: 1 k ohm
Recommended load impedance: OUTPUT L/PHONES, R/MONO: 10 k ohms or greater (Phones: 44 ohms or greater)
SEND 1, SEND 2: 10 k ohms or greater
Controls: DOWN switch, UP switch, CTL 1 switch
EFFECT button, MENU button, EXIT button, WRITE button, PAGE button
1-5 knobs, SELECT knob, OUTPUT LEVEL knob
Display: Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots
Indicators: UP indicator, DOWN indicator, CTL 1 indicator
Connectors: INPUT (L/MONO, R), OUTPUT (R/MONO) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT (L/PHONES) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
CTL 2, 3/EXP 1､CTL 4, 5/EXP 2 jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors: Stereo miniature phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB Micro-B type
DC IN jack
Power supply: AC adaptor
Current draw: 670 mA
Accessories: AC adaptor
Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Rubber foot x 4
Options (sold separately): Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: : FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
Size and Weight
Width: 173 mm
6-13/16 inches
Depth: 135 mm
5-3/8 inches
Height (including rubber foot): 65 mm
2-9/16 inches
Weight: 920 g
2 lbs 1 oz
*0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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