Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer Effect Pedal Boss

With a legacy spanning almost half a century, Boss and Roland have consistently led the forefront of guitar synthesizer innovation. The Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer stands as a testament to this, providing guitarists and bassists with access to an unprecedented array of creative tools. Harnessing the formidable ZEN-Core sound engine and the newly designed Serial GK interface, the GM-800 represents a significant step forward in guitar synthesis.

The heart of the GM-800 lies in its ZEN-Core Synthesis System. Adopted from Roland’s flagship synthesizers, the ZEN-Core engine is capable of producing over 1200 different tones. Spanning from classic acoustic sounds to the iconic Roland synths like the JUPITER-8 and JUNO-106, this library of tones presents an expansive playground for your musical imagination. Moreover, this sound palette is extendable through Roland Cloud, giving you access to a continuous stream of creative content.

Each scene on the GM-800 is a “super patch” that allows you to combine, layer, and edit four unique Tones, plus Rhythm. With the high-performance DSP, you can seamlessly transition from one scene to another, ensuring smooth performance. Moreover, with 150 user-configurable scenes, including 100 that come preloaded with professional ready-to-play sounds, you can customize your sonic environment to match your creative vision.

On the effects front, the GM-800 is packed with over 90 effect types, with each scene capable of supporting multiple effect applications. From distortions and modulations to delays and more, the effects on offer ensure that your sounds are uniquely yours.

As a performance tool, the GM-800 lets you go beyond the traditional guitar and bass sounds. With continuous pitch control, chromatic operation, and advanced pitch detection, the GM-800 can transform your guitar or bass into a multifaceted sonic device. It can also function as a standalone synthesizer sound module for MIDI keyboard use or DAW sound expansion.

The GM-800 also houses two external control jacks for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal, giving you greater control over your performance. It integrates seamlessly with your desktop or pedalboard setup and also features MIDI I/O for interfacing with a wide range of MIDI equipment.

With USB audio/MIDI connectivity and guitar to MIDI function, the GM-800 extends its functionality even further. It can serve as a compact, portable MIDI sound module, a premium sound source in your DAW, or can be used to play external MIDI instruments via USB or a MIDI cable.

Rounding up, the GM-800 comes with BOSS Tone Studio software that lets you craft and organize your sounds from your computer. With all these features and more, the Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer is more than a pedal—it’s a world of unlimited musical possibilities.

• Employs Roland’s Powerful ZEN-Core Synthesis System
• Includes Over 1200 Distinctive and Versatile Tones
• Features Four-Tone Layering with High-Performance DSP
• Over 90 Customizable Effect Types Per Scene
• Continuous Pitch Control for Unique Sonic Expression
• Compatible with MIDI Keyboards and DAW Expansion
• USB Audio/MIDI and Guitar to MIDI Function
• Included BOSS Tone Studio Software for Sound Crafting