Boss GS10 Table Top Guitar Multi-Effects Processor

Manufacturer's Description for Boss GS10 Table Top Guitar Multi-Effects Processor

Powered by COSM modeling, the GS-10 Guitar Effects System has everything guitar and bass players need for incredible tone -- like all-new amp models, overdrive/distortion modeling, independent compression and more. Effects can be edited via front-panel knobs, or using bundled software. And recording is easy, thanks to a built-in USB port and convenient onboard speaker system. It's like having the ultimate BOSS effects processor and an audio interface in one!

Features
BOSS' ultimate guitar effects system with convenient tabletop design

Contains COSM amp models and multi-effects derived from the popular GT-6, plus COSM compression and bass amp modeling derived from the GT-6B

USB port for simplified recording with a computer

Up to 11 simultaneous effects including preamp/speaker, compressor, overdrive/distortion, delay, chorus, reverb, FX1, FX2 and EQ

Easy operation via backlit LCD display, rotary knobs and buttons

Includes a guitar/bass input, XLR microphone input and stereo auxiliary input

Onboard stereo speaker system provides handy monitoring

Comes with Cakewalk Music Creator recording software and GS-10 editing software

Advanced COSM Effects
When you plug into the GS-10, you get the same awesome-sounding COSM effects made famous in the BOSS GT-6 and GT-6B, plus a selection of all-new guitar and bass amp models-48 types total! Each effect section is clearly laid out on the front panel-complete with rotary knobs and a convenient Tone Modify function for easy tweaking.

The GS-10's COSM effects include new guitar amp models like "T-AMP" and bass amp modeling, plus wah modeling and a variety of overdrive/distortion models. You'll also find essentials like delay, chorus and reverb, plus two "FX" processors with everything from flanging and phasing to unique effects like Harmonist, Defretter, Rotary and Uni-V (independent compression and EQ are also provided). It all adds up to the most powerful multi-effects processor on the market.

Made for Professional Recording
Once you've crafted the ultimate tone, record it in pristine digital quality using the coaxial digital output. Or use the GS-10's USB port to interface directly with recording software. Not computer-savvy? Don't worry. One cable is all it takes to record your playing and guitar tones in pristine, 24-bit digital sound quality. No sound card to mess with, no mixer or adapters needed. The GS-10 also comes bundled with editor software that makes tweaking the effects easy-perfect for use with your favorite recording software.

Built-In Stereo Speaker System
With the GS-10's onboard speaker system, there's no need for external monitors and cables. So whether you're at home or in a hotel room, you can plug in and start playing through the amazing selection of COSM effects. An auxiliary input is also provided, making it possible to play along with a CD player or drum machine. For killer tone when recording or performing, the GS-10 is all you need.

Bundled GS-10 Editor Software
This software makes editing the GS-10's multi-effects ultra-intuitive, since all effect sections can be seen and tweaked from one convenient screen.

Includes Cakewalk Music Creator Software
Music Creator is the easy way to record music on a PC. It comes with powerful loop-based tools, DXi soft synths, DirectX effects and more. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Boss products.

Signal processing:
-- A/D: 24-bit AF method

-- D/A: 24-bit

Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz

Memory: 200 (preset: 100, user: 100)

Nominal input level:
-- Guiar/bass input: -10 dBu

-- Mic input: -40 dBu (balanced)

-- Aux input (L/R): -10 dBu

Input impedance:
-- Guitar/bass input: 1 megohm

-- Mic input: 2.2 kilohms

-- Aux Input (L/R): 33 kilohms

Nominal output level:
-- Output (L/R): 0 dBu

-- Guitar amp out: 0 dBu

Output impedance:
-- Output (L/R): 1 k ohm

-- Guitar amp out: 1.5 kilohms

Digital out: EIAJ CP1201, S/P DIF

Speaker out: 1.5 w + 1.5 w

Display: 16 characters x 2 lines (backlit LCD)

USB function: audio in/out, MIDI in/out, MIDI control in/out

Connectors: guitar/bass input, mic input (XLR/1/4 in. TRS), aux input (L/R), output (L/R), guitar amp out, phones, exp pedal/CTL1+2, digital out, USB, MIDI out, MIDI in, AC in

Power supply: AC 14V; AC adaptor (BRC-series)

Accesorries: AC adaptor, USB cable, GS-10 Software CD-ROM, Cakewalk Music Creator kit, owner's manual

Compatible OS
GS-10 Editor: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Professional/XP Home Edition/, Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and Mac OS X 10.2.3 or later

Cakewalk Music Creator: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

Size and weight
Width: 13 in., 329 mm

Depth: 9-1/8 in., 231 mm

Height: 3-3/8 in., 85 mm

Weight: 5 lbs., 2.3 kg

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

* The specifications are subject to change without notice.