BOSS - GT-Pro

BOSS GT-Pro

2 Tons of Tone in a Rack

Plug into BOSS’s most powerful rack processor ever. With a dual COSM® effects engine and an expansive I/O section that includes XLR outputs, three sets of send/returns, and a USB port for data exchange and audio flow, the new GT-Pro is the perfect front-end for driving a wall of powered cabinets or for direct, pro-grade recording applications. Whether on stage or in the studio, you’ll be amazed at how much power and performance this top-quality rack has to offer.

• BOSS’s most powerful rack processor for stage and studio!
• Expanded pro-grade I/O section with XLR outs, three sets of send/returns, and a variety of control jacks
• Dual COSM Amp engines allows true two-channel operation
• Amp channels can be switched, layered, or panned in real-time; Dynamic mode allows channel switching based on picking dynamics
• 200 preset patches and 200 user patches; 44 effects categories, up to 15 simultaneous FX blocks
• User configurable effect chain; any effect can be in any order in the signal path
• Solo Switch on the COSM amp section for instant lead tone
• Amp Control jack for switching external guitar amp channels
• 24-bit converters and coaxial digital output for high-resolution recording
• Perfect for PC/Mac-based recording and patch management via single USB connection

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Details

Dual COSM® Amp Power

With its dual COSM amp-modeling, the GT-Pro allows you to construct towering tones by combining any two of the 46 amp models — then layer, switch, or pan between them as your play. Amp channels can even be controlled according to how hard you play (picking dynamics). In addition, no matter which amp model you’ve selected, you can instantly access a companion lead tone with the Solo Switch. It’s like having a separate solo channel for every COSM amp model!

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BOSS’s Best Multi-FX


Looking for BOSS’s best effects? You’ll find them here. As the top of GT line, the GT-Pro provides 44 effects categories, with 200 preset- and 200 user-patch locations. Choose from compressors, overdrives, delays, reverbs, choruses, EQs, wahs, and dozens of other BOSS-quality effects — there’s even a sitar and acoustic guitar emulator onboard. The GT-Pro also impresses with its ultra-flexible effects routing. Internally, the 15 effects blocks can be configured in any order you desire; externally, a trio of effects loops plus an array of assignable outputs enables the most flexible signal-routing configurations. Used as a rackmount guitar preamp, the GT-Pro crushes the competition with its advanced internal effects and routing flexibility.

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>> Effect-List

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Pro Connectivity

Drive your tone in luxury through the GT-Pro’s top-grade circuitry and balanced outputs. Thanks to its improved signal-to-noise ratio, the GT-Pro offers an incredibly pure signal path. Use the built-in ground-lift switch to keep your signal clean, no matter the stage or studio environment. If you wish to add some serious settings for the stage environments, you can split the signals independently to a couple of guitar amps with the stereo Sub Outs. I/O flexibility is the name of the game with the GT-Pro, as it also provides four 1/4-inch analog audio outputs, a pair of balanced XLR outputs, and three pairs of effects send/returns.

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>> Rear Panel

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Digital Recording & Patch Management

No matter how simple or complex your recording needs are, the GT-Pro has the tools you need to get pro-quality results. For pristine, high-resolution recording, plug into the 24-bit coaxial output — the routing of which is user-definable. In recording situations, you could set up multiple signal paths — one for the recording input, for example, one for your private monitor, and another to the digital out in the signal path, independent of the loop out and main outs. For one-cable patch management, a USB port is provided for connecting the GT-Pro to a computer of your choice; the GT-Pro comes with Mac/PC editor/librarian software at no additional cost. In addition, the GT-Pro provides USB-Audio functionality.

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Specifications

AD Conversion

• 24-bit + AF method*

DA Conversion

• 24-bit

Sampling Frequency

• 44.1 kHz

Program Memories

• 400: 200 (User) + 200 (Preset)

Nominal Input Level

• INPUT: -10 dBu
• PRE LOOP RETURN: -10 dBu
• LOOP 1/2 RETURN: -10 dBu/+4 dBu
  

Input Impedance

• INPUT: 1 M ohms
• PRE LOOP RETURN: 220 k ohm
• LOOP 1/2 RETURN: 220 k ohms
  

Nominal Output Level

• DIRECT OUT/TUNER OUT: -10 dBu
• MAIN OUT/SUB OUT: -10 dBu/+4 dBu
• SUB OUT XLR: +4 dBu
• PRE LOOP SEND: -10 dBu
• LOOP 1/2 SEND: -10 dBu/+4 dBu
  

Output Impedance

• DIRECT OUT/TUNER OUT: 2 k ohms
• MAIN OUT/SUB OUT: 2 k ohms
• SUB OUT XLR: 600 ohms
• PRE LOOP SEND: 2 k ohms
• LOOP 1/2 SEND: 2 k ohms
  

Digital Output

• EIAJ CP1201, S/P DIF

Display

• 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
• 2 characters, 7 segment LED
• INPUT PEAK INDICATOR
  

Connectors

• FRONT PANEL: INPUT jack, PHONES jack
• REAR PANEL: INPUT jack, DIRECT OUT/TUNER OUT jack, MAIN OUTPUT jacks L(MONO)/R, SUB OUTPUT jacks L (MONO)/R, SUB OUTPUT XLR CONNECTOR L/R, PRE LOOP SEND jack, PRE LOOP RETURN jack, LOOP 1 SEND jack, LOOP 2 SEND jack, LOOP 1 RETURN jack, LOOP 2 RETURN jack, AMP CONTROL 1 jack, AMP CONTROL 2 jack, EXP PEDAL 1 jack, CTL PEDAL1,2 jack, EXP PEDAL 2/CTL PEDAL3,4 jack, DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial), USB Connector, MIDI connectors IN/OUT/THRU
  

Power Supply

• AC117V, 230V or 240V

Power Consumption

• 16 W

Accessories

• USB cable
• GT-PRO Software CD-ROM
• Owner's Manual
  

Options

• MIDI Foot Controller: FC-200, GFC-50, Foot Switch: FS-5U, FS-5L, Dual Foot Switch: FS-6, Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), FV-300L, Foot Switch Cable: PCS-31 (Roland)

Compatible OS

GT-PRO Editor

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional/2000 Professional/Me/98SE/98, Mac OS X v10.2.3 or later, Mac OS 9.x, and Mac OS 8.6

System Requirements

In case of USB 2.0 (Hi-SPEED USB) [Windows]

OS

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home SP1/XP Professional SP1

Computer

• Windows XP compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0 (Hi-SPEED USB) port

CPU/Clock

• Pentium® III, Pentium® 4, Pentium® M Processor 1.2 GHz or higher.

Memory(RAM)

• 256 MB or more

System Requirements


In case of USB 1.1 (Full-SPEED USB) [Windows]

OS

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/XP Professional/Me/2000/98SE

Computer

• Windows XP/Me/2000/Me compatible computer equipped with a USB 1.1 (Full-SPEED) port

CPU/Clock

• Pentium®, Celeron® or Intel compatible processors / 600 MHz or higher

Memory(RAM)

• 128 MB or more

System Requirements


In case of USB 1.1 (Full-SPEED USB) [Macintosh]

OS

• Mac OS X 10.2.3 or later

Computer

• Apple Macintosh series with on-board USB port

CPU/Clock

• PowerPC G3/600 MHz or higher (PowerPC G4 is recommended)

Memory(RAM)

• 256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended in Mac OS X)

Size and Weight

Width 482 mm 19 inches

Depth 305 mm 12-1/16 inches

Height 89 mm 3-9/16 inches

Weight 4.8 kg 10 lbs. 10 oz.


* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters.
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.