The Boss GX-1 packs pro-level tones and features into a super-portable unit that’s perfect for practice, recording and gigging. With authentic GX Series amp and effects algorithms under the hood, you’ve got endless creative options at your fingertips. A crisp colour display, intuitive controls and Gear Suite tools make building sounds quick and easy. Tough, powerful and compact, the GX-1 is loaded with inspiring tones for everyone — from beginners finding their sound to seasoned players looking for a no-compromise travel rig.

Pro tones for every guitarist

GX-1 takes its DNA straight from the flagship Boss GX-100, making killer tone accessible to all. You’ll find 23 AIRD amps and 140+ effects from the legendary Boss library, with flexible FX routing, eight simultaneous blocks, plus a volume pedal and noise suppressor. In short, you can craft setups for any style or song with ease.

A smooth operator

Editing patches or building tones from scratch? The Boss GX-1 makes it simple. Its hexagonal effect buttons give you a clear visual layout — tap to toggle effects, hold to dive into detailed parameters. You’ve got 99 ready-to-play presets and 99 user slots for your own creations too, so inspiration is never far away.

Dial it in fast with Gear Suite!

The GX-1 introduces Gear Suite, which is a game-changer for quick tone building. Each amp and effect type comes with factory-tuned Gear Suite settings, so you can load professionally-tuned parameters instantly. Want to tweak? No problem — save your favourites for instant recall whenever you need 'em.

Ready for the stage

Once your tones are locked in, take control with advanced real-time options. Assign footswitches and the expression pedal to anything — from simple on/off to multi-parameter sweeps. Add external control via wired or wireless connections, and power it your way with batteries, an AC adaptor or USB. Wherever you play, the GX-1 is ready.

Your everyday creative companion

Connect via Bluetooth or USB to jam along with tracks or record straight into your DAW. Dive deeper with Boss Tone Studio — use the Session feature to play along with YouTube songs and lessons, complete with AB repeat and speed adjustment. Hone your skills with a metronome and rhythms. Plus, explore Boss Tone Exchange within the app for fresh, pro sounds from the community.

Features

• Ultra-portable amp/effects processor for guitar with premium Boss sound and features.
• Authentic tube amplifier tone and touch response with AIRD technology.
• Straightforward operation with a colour display and intuitive effect category buttons.
• Exceptional audio quality with 24-bit AD and 32-bit DA conversion, 32-bit floating-point processing and 48 kHz sampling rate.
• Explore 23 amplifier types and over 140 Boss effects.
• Eight simultaneous effect blocks plus volume pedal and noise suppression.
• Gear Suite feature allows you to quickly configure each amp and effect with the turn of a knob.
• Includes 99 ready-to-play preset memories and 99 user memories for storing custom sounds.
• Three footswitches and an expression pedal with toe switch, all freely assignable.
• Play along with songs from your mobile device via onboard Bluetooth.
• Record and play tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device via a USB-C.
• Boss Tone Studio for GX-1 app (macOS/Windows/iOS/Android) with powerful practice features and sound-editing tools.
• Download and share Livesets on Boss Tone Exchange.
• Support for loading WAV speaker IRs.
• Jack for expanded control with up to two footswitches or an expression pedal.
• Tap into wireless foot control with the FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch and EV-1-WL Wireless Expression Pedal (both sold separately).
• Versatile power options: three AA batteries, AC adaptor or USB (computer bus power or mobile battery).
• Compact, lightweight design fits easily in the pocket of a guitar case or bag.

Specifications

• Display: Colour Graphic LCD (320 x 240 dots)
• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
• AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF Method
• DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit Floating Point
• Effects: 146 Types
• Memories: 99 (User) + 99 (Preset)
• Phrase Loop: 38 sec. (Mono), 19 sec. (Stereo)
• Tuner Internal Detection: +/-0.1 cent
• Nominal Input Level: -10 dBu
• Maximum Input Level: +7 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: Output (L/Mono, R): -10 dBu, Phones: -10 dBu
• Output Impedance: Output (L/Mono, R): 1 k ohm, Phones: 44 ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: Output (L/Mono, R): 10 k ohms (or Greater), Phones: 44 ohms (or Greater)
• Connectors
• Input & Output (L/Mono, R) Jacks: 1/4" Phone Type
• Phones Jack: Miniature Phone Type
• CTL2,3/EXP2 Jack: 1/4" TRS Phone Type
• USB Computer Port: USB Type-C (R)
• DC In Jack
• Power Supply
• Alkaline Battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• USB BUS Power
• AC Adaptor (PSA-S Series, Sold Separately)
• Expected Battery Life: Approx. 5 Hours (Alkaline)
• Current Draw
• 250 mA (AC Adaptor/Battery)
• 400 mA (USB)
• Dimensions & Weight
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 307 x 149 x 56 mm
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Accessories
• Startup Guide
• Alkaline Battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• Leaflet "Read Me First"