By David Gedge
PEDAL TO THE METAL
My Little GT
Boss GT-1000 Effects Processor
BOSS's GT-1000, a premium amp and
effects processor for guitarists and the
first-ever guitar multi-effects processor
with 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point
processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate
throughout ships to stores this month.
The GT-1000 includes a wide range of
expressive amplifier types, newly built
with the comprehensive Tube Logic design
approach behind the acclaimed Katana,
Waza, and Blues Cube amplifiers. Also fea-
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tured is the groundbreaking AIRD
(Augmented
Impulse
Response
Dynamics) technology, realized with
BOSS’s extensive research into the com-
plex component interactions in classic gui-
tar amplifiers. AIRD provides fully opti-
mized performance with all types of
devices, bringing new levels of audio qual-
ity, flexibility, and practical usability to
guitarists.
Users can assign the GT-1000 to any
destination, whether it’s a guitar amp
input, an amp effects return, a power amp
driving guitar speakers, or a full-range
monitoring system. There are also user
locations for loading additional selections
from the GT-1000 AIRD Output Select
Library software.
For direct applications in the studio, the
GT-1000 features a recording mode with a
variety of built-in speaker and microphone
types. Users also have the ability to import
WAV-format speaker impulse responses
with the GT-1000 IR loader software.
With
BOSS’s
Multi-Dimensional
Processing on board and advanced modu-
lation, delay, and reverb algorithms from
the popular 500-series
pedals, users can config-
ure amps and effects with
numerous routing options
and enjoy mute-free patch
switching and delay carry-
over thanks to the ultra-
speedy DSP engine.
The GT-1000 offers
intuitive editing and pow-
erful control with a large,
bright stage-ready display,
10 assignable footswitches, and an
onboard expression pedal with toe switch.
Via Bluetooth users can edit and organize
GT-1000 sounds wirelessly using dedicat-
ed apps for iOS and Android devices.
The BOSS GT-1000 Guitar Effects
Processor is available now for $999.99 (U.S.
street price).
Baby AC Driver
Radial AC-Driver
Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to
announced the AC-Driver from its
Tonebone line is shipping this month. The
AC-Driver is a compact acoustic instru-
ment preamp designed for use on stage,
with helpful features to streamline tones
from user's instrument.
Radial's Class-A buffer circuit ensures
pristine audio quality, and allows users to
connect to longer cables or pedal chains
without signal loss or degradation. An
amp output provides users a way to mon-
itor themselves onstage, as well as a bal-
anced line to feed the PA system or a pow-
ered speaker for the audience.
To tune silently or switch between
instruments without causing clicking or
popping onstage, the mute footswitch is
able silence everything but
the tuner output on the
AC-Driver. This makes the
AC-Driver perfect for live
performances, especially if
you don't have a dedicated
sound engineer and need
to switch instruments or
tune silently on stage, or
for shows where users
want more control over
your sound than a typical
DI box might provide.
The AC-Driver also includes an
adjustable low cut filter to remove exces-
sive low frequency content, along with
powerful feedback-reducing features. A
180° phase adjustment switch allows users
the ability to correct feedback build-up
from hot spots on stage, while a notch fil-
ter helps target and remove specific
unwanted frequencies.
The AC-Driver is powered using 9V
adapters or multi-pedal power bricks, and
its 14-gauge steel chassis and military
grade circuit board ensure that it will
endure the most punishing touring envi-
ronments. List price is 149.00.