I've watched your video about half a dozen times lol and each time I pick up something new. I just re-created all of my sounds using 2 A in the GT and I run them into my Roland JC and it sounds unbelievable!
Hey Dan great video and you will be happy to know that I just purchased the GT 100 today and you graciously spent time demonstrating its flexibility at the Long and McQuade store in Bedford! Thanks Again! Jeff
Man, you explained this so good! Specially the 4 cable method. I did not have the full concept till i watched your video. Thank you so much for sharing!
You helped me decide to spring for a GT-100. I was fretting (pun intended) over the ins and outs of it, and your clear explanation showed how easy it really is. Thank you!
Brilliant Dan. Thank you very much. I'm just a little bit in the dark though about how you switch between the GT-100 preamp and your amp's preamp, right at the end of the video. To anyone who supplies the answer thank you in advance.
This is the first video that explains in layman’s terms the various cabling for the gt100, and makes sense of it all. Thank you ! I finally understand the reason for the 4CM.
Hey Dan I just wanted to say good job on the GT 100 ! you broke it down like a pro! I watched some others on you tube who were ignorant of that concept! but you handled it with a touch of rock and class! thanks" Dwayne Fengier"
This is such a great and very useful video. I just got a Boss Nextone Special and connected my loyal Boss GT-100 to it. Without your video I would have spent much more time trying to figure out how to workout the S/R and pre-amp stuff. Many thanks!
Dan, Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video....incredibly clear and concise. I wanted to be able to use a mix of sounds with my Blackstar Preamp and using the COSM amps....S/R On and Off .... Its a beautiful thing. Boss will sell a lot of these units just because of the flexibility and their understanding of what real guitarists need. You are the MAN.
This was a very useful demonstration of the GT 100 which i happen to own. I now know why the sound coming from my amp sounded kind of funky, i am in the front of a Fender Virbrolux that does not have a send and return on the back and i didn't know you need to turn off the BOSS preamp in the signal chain.
Great review Dan , easily the best on U tube .....thanks for sharing . I have a JVM head and wanted something that could both change channels and give me more FX to play with ......I just bought a GT-100 after seeing this so thanks again man . Vinny from Scotland .
Sir, it may be a little late to thank you for this very usefull video wich made me understand the whole thing as I'm a beginner. Very instructive. Thank's again.
Cool vid Dan, good overview with enough background info, slanted to the GT-100 which is an imminent purchase - hopefully. I had always stuck everything in front of the input, in a long series. Will explore. Thanks.
First off excellent demo and thanks for the explanation of the Gt-100's wiring set-up's. Very helpful. Using the 4 cable method, your demo doesn't resolve the issue of changing the GT-100's "Output Select" from "Combo Return" back to "Combo Amp" when turning the S/R in the GT-100 on/off. I've tried to find a solution to this but there is none. The only way to change the "Output Select" is to change patches. You cannot change the "Output Select" within an individual patch. Boss missed this one.
Thanks for making that so clear. Could you please make a video demonstrating how to get levels correct using a board (GT100) and amp? There are a lot of volumes to play with: Guitar Vol, GT100 input level, GT100 patch level, GT100 output, Amp pre-amp volume and gain then the master volume. Thanks.
Im still using the GT100 in almost 2020 N i think im going to keep using this unit 4 a long time coz it really blows in terms of sonic achievements ...i also have a good old Zoom G9 which has tons of good tones thanks to its hybrid tube/solid state preamp section with two tubes (once they have been replaced with good ones)... But the Gt100 with its Dual Processing + an unbeatable PC interface (Tone-Studio) remains my Fav MultiFx unit -- Im doing this 4CM (kind of) with a ENGL 530 tube Preamp + stereo ENGL 840/50 Pow-Amp (3U rack head) i have the the ENGL preamp inserted into the GT100 S/R block N i can switch between channel on my preamp with an Ext. pedal using a TRS 1/4 jack cable (using the Ctrl Assign function) it works flawlessly i have also another tube preamp [Effectrode Blackbird] + an MXR 10 bands EQ inserted into the FX-loop of the ENGL preamp in order to get some more really cool colorations 4 my ENGL Clean N Crunch channels .....this is the best setup you could ever find so far.....
I love the dual amp tones from this unit. I recently bought mid-level studio monitors specifically for home practice using the dual amp feature. The only thing I do different is, instead of a 100 right and 100 left i go 85 right-85 left and it really seem s to fatten up the tone.
Video still relevant today--thank you! QUESTION: why (or is) the 4 Cable method better than, say setting output to Returns and sending L/R out from GT-100 directly to GA-212 A/B stereo inputs on the back of the amp? (you're still using the Preamp on the GT-100--and this is a mains in--it bypasses the preamp on the physical amplifier). Why would 4CM be better than this approach?
Es mejor cuando tu amplificador real es muy bueno y quieres seguir utilizando su preamplificador natural, si no es el caso no vale la pena en mi opinión.
Thanks, Roland for elucidating the uses of the four cable method. I was wondering, though, when you explained 'switching the GT-100 COSM Preamps and my amp' what you physically were kicking on the GT?? Little confused. Ernie Johnson,Thousand Oaks, CA.
Great demo. I'm thinking about getting a GA-212 for my Eleven Rack, and this has sold me. This guy even gets a great sound out of a GT100, and does an excellent job of explaining all of the connection methods. Who is the guy in the video? He lays all this stuff out better than anyone else I've heard. Edit: It's Dan Doiron. www.dandoiron.com/index/
Great video and explanation on 4 cable and OUTPUT SELECT, BUT, no mention on which OUTPUT SELECT to use in 4 cable method. I'm thinking that if I have the pre-amp in the GT100 turned off and using my amps pre-amp I should have it on COMBO AMP, JC-120, let's say, and, now I turn the GT100 pre-amp on, and the SEND/RETURN on, should the OUTPUT SELECT be on combo return? Or does it matter?
I've had a gt100 for 4 years now and I'm always looking to improve the sound and tweak. This video is the most informative. I'd be interested to know what you default eq your amp i.e on clean do you set bass, mid and treble to a 12 o clock position?
I use Boss gt 100v2 with my Orange Thunderverb. Lovely sound. You just need to set up your own patches. One of my favorite patch sounds similar to Dream Theater's Looking Glass intro. And the wah pedal goes like a hot knife right into some butter.
Hi, thanks for the great video! The 4 cable method was never explained properly in the Roland instruction manual. However, I do have one question: I still would like to use a couple of my old effects pedals, I.e. Wah Wah, Dirty Little Secret. I've noticed on your setup you are also doing the same but it wasn't mentioned how you're hooking them up in the chain. The old method, as per Roland, is to hook them into the send/return on the GT100 but that's no longer an option sin the send return goes into the amp. Any advice? Regards
Gil Marriner Take whichever external pedals you want before the pre-tube amplifiers and chain them together, then send a cable into the input of the amp...take a cable from the FX send to any external pedals you want after the pre-amp and chain them together, and plug that into the return of the GT-100. External pedals will be hard to reach if you're just using a short cable to connect to your first external pedal from the "send" of the GT, but it uses "tube buffering" so you can use a long cable which, gives you room to put it within reach.
Hi Dan; One final question to clarify a point in your excellent video. Just after you discussed phrase looping, you mentioned you just hit one switch to switch between the amps in the GT 100 and your own amps pre-amp. Did you assign a pedal to do this for you? How is that accomplished? Phil
I have the same doubt, since I think the pedal to be assigned is Accel/CTL , that is on the right side, and it seems he press a pedal on the left side...Anybody knows that? Regards
Thanks for the awesome and informative post! How do I install the driver for Windows 10? Could you, please, make a video in this regard? Warmest greetings, CN.
My problem is you didn't cover in depth the S/R settings to make the levels right, the mode setting, master volume setting of the GT or the output setting to make everything interact properly. It's not really a plug and play method as this suggests. I'm having a crazy time figuring out how to make my amp work right with my GT100. The manual isn't much help either. Could you elaborate more on the 4 cable method please?
Finally, someone who clearly explain the send and return function .. THANK YOU so much DAN !! :))))))
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So far out of many reviews, you are the only person who shows the four cable method. Excellent review!!!
yeah thats right dude! 👍 very nice tutorials!
this guy is a natural teacher. great video.
I've watched your video about half a dozen times lol and each time I pick up something new. I just re-created all of my sounds using 2 A in the GT and I run them into my Roland JC and it sounds unbelievable!
Six years later, your video is still quite relevant and extremely useful. Thanks. Keep ‘em coming! 😎👍🏼
The best explanation of effects chain, pre-amps, and multi effects pedals I have ever heard.
Great lesson! Just got a GT100 the other day. I knew nothing about effects chains but now I feel very knowledgable. Keep rocking!
This the absolutely best video/explanation/lesson on how to hock up the GT100 in the most effective way.
The info in this video is pure gold... even after all these years...
Hey Dan great video and you will be happy to know that I just purchased the GT 100 today and you graciously spent time demonstrating its flexibility at the Long and McQuade store in Bedford! Thanks Again! Jeff
Man, you explained this so good! Specially the 4 cable method. I did not have the full concept till i watched your video. Thank you so much for sharing!
9yrs later you helped someone get his shit together with the tone.
Thank you so much for your clear explanation 🙏🏼
You helped me decide to spring for a GT-100. I was fretting (pun intended) over the ins and outs of it, and your clear explanation showed how easy it really is. Thank you!
Brilliant Dan. Thank you very much. I'm just a little bit in the dark though about how you switch between the GT-100 preamp and your amp's preamp, right at the end of the video. To anyone who supplies the answer thank you in advance.
Great, well explained and concise demo. Great job.
The best tutorial video on the topic. Rare to find on the net
This is the first video that explains in layman’s terms the various cabling for the gt100, and makes sense of it all. Thank you ! I finally understand the reason for the 4CM.
Hey Dan I just wanted to say good job on the GT 100 ! you broke it down like a pro! I watched some others on you tube who were ignorant of that concept! but you handled it with a touch of rock and class! thanks" Dwayne Fengier"
Absolutely bloody brilliant, I'm not very technical so really pleased to find a clear concise turltorial - many thanks, cheers Jon 🇬🇧
This has been the best education on using the 100 I've found on Y.T. Well done, easy to follow. Thank you...
One of the best & most useful vids around. Thanks a bunch.
This is such a great and very useful video. I just got a Boss Nextone Special and connected my loyal Boss GT-100 to it. Without your video I would have spent much more time trying to figure out how to workout the S/R and pre-amp stuff. Many thanks!
Dan, Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video....incredibly clear and concise. I wanted to be able to use a mix of sounds with my Blackstar Preamp and using the COSM amps....S/R On and Off .... Its a beautiful thing. Boss will sell a lot of these units just because of the flexibility and their understanding of what real guitarists need. You are the MAN.
I always use my amp on basic then plug in thank YOU so much for the in-depth 😍
Thank for doing this video for the guitar community.
Dude you are a beast on that guitar and the knowledge of the GT100 best explanation I have ever seen thanks sir
Great Video. I have been trying to understand what the differences were to the different cable methods. I finally understand. Thank You!
Thank you very much, i being trying to understand GT100 , it definitely help me to understand, you are the best.
This was a very useful demonstration of the GT 100 which i happen to own. I now know why the sound coming from my amp sounded kind of funky, i am in the front of a Fender Virbrolux that does not have a send and return on the back and i didn't know you need to turn off the BOSS preamp in the signal chain.
Awesome explanation! You are an excellent teacher and musician.Thank you!
Wow...how did it take me so long to find this video. Great, concise, and extremely informative
Sweet! Great explanation! Now I’m really excited for my GT 100 to show up!
thank you sir for sharing your knowledge may God Bless you and ur Family
Great review! Elegantly and tastefully done
Amazing demo and explanation. Very helpful for newbies trying to learn
I got mine in 2021 love it it’s like drivin an 18 wheeler 🚛
Simple and straight to the point. Awesome
Great review Dan , easily the best on U tube .....thanks for sharing . I have a JVM head and wanted something that could both change channels and give me more FX to play with ......I just bought a GT-100 after seeing this so thanks again man . Vinny from Scotland .
Saweeet! I’ve been trying to use my tube amp correctly with my GT-100. Thanks!
Sir, it may be a little late to thank you for this very usefull video wich made me understand the whole thing as I'm a beginner. Very instructive. Thank's again.
Cool vid Dan, good overview with enough background info, slanted to the GT-100 which is an imminent purchase - hopefully. I had always stuck everything in front of the input, in a long series. Will explore. Thanks.
Holy shit nuggets, that dual amp sound blew my mind
Very good-clear video
A fab Video so much help in setting up my Boss GT 100 Many Thanks
Cheers Dan you’ve just made life so Simple 🤘
Thank you. You explained it very well
You teach so well
thank you so much! you explained it really well, very helpful!
great video, can't wait to have one in my hands
Outstanding intuitive video!
Thank you for sharing ( especially 4 cables method ) 👍👍
now i understand;even good you have a realy stereo send and return,thx for the video!
great review and tips, i never knew the 4 cables method
best ever video of GT100 thank you!!
great video very helpfull plus great playing and sound many thanks
Thank you for explaining the four cable method! Great video!
First off excellent demo and thanks for the explanation of the Gt-100's wiring set-up's. Very helpful. Using the 4 cable method, your demo doesn't resolve the issue of changing the GT-100's "Output Select" from "Combo Return" back to "Combo Amp" when turning the S/R in the GT-100 on/off. I've tried to find a solution to this but there is none. The only way to change the "Output Select" is to change patches. You cannot change the "Output Select" within an individual patch. Boss missed this one.
Fantastic video - many thanks!
Thanks for making that so clear. Could you please make a video demonstrating how to get levels correct using a board (GT100) and amp? There are a lot of volumes to play with: Guitar Vol, GT100 input level, GT100 patch level, GT100 output, Amp pre-amp volume and gain then the master volume. Thanks.
The sound is amazing
A very helpful video, thank you so much!
Excellent video thanks you made me want to buy that Boss bad boy!
Great tutorial, that's where i was going wrong thank you
Dan ,, that was just awesome ! Great Demo ..
Im still using the GT100 in almost 2020 N i think im going to keep using this unit 4 a long time coz it really blows in terms of sonic achievements ...i also have a good old Zoom G9 which has tons of good tones thanks to its hybrid tube/solid state preamp section with two tubes (once they have been replaced with good ones)... But the Gt100 with its Dual Processing + an unbeatable PC interface (Tone-Studio) remains my Fav MultiFx unit -- Im doing this 4CM (kind of) with a ENGL 530 tube Preamp + stereo ENGL 840/50 Pow-Amp (3U rack head) i have the the ENGL preamp inserted into the GT100 S/R block N i can switch between channel on my preamp with an Ext. pedal using a TRS 1/4 jack cable (using the Ctrl Assign function) it works flawlessly i have also another tube preamp [Effectrode Blackbird] + an MXR 10 bands EQ inserted into the FX-loop of the ENGL preamp in order to get some more really cool colorations 4 my ENGL Clean N Crunch channels .....this is the best setup you could ever find so far.....
Great and informative video!!! Thanks so much!!!
Great video !!!
Thx so much , now I have idea about connection, so useful !!
I love the dual amp tones from this unit. I recently bought mid-level studio monitors specifically for home practice using the dual amp feature. The only thing I do different is, instead of a 100 right and 100 left i go 85 right-85 left and it really seem s to fatten up the tone.
Video still relevant today--thank you! QUESTION: why (or is) the 4 Cable method better than, say setting output to Returns and sending L/R out from GT-100 directly to GA-212 A/B stereo inputs on the back of the amp? (you're still using the Preamp on the GT-100--and this is a mains in--it bypasses the preamp on the physical amplifier). Why would 4CM be better than this approach?
Es mejor cuando tu amplificador real es muy bueno y quieres seguir utilizando su preamplificador natural, si no es el caso no vale la pena en mi opinión.
Great video!! Thank you!!
Thanks, Roland for elucidating the uses of the four cable method. I was wondering, though, when you explained 'switching the GT-100 COSM Preamps and my amp' what you physically were kicking on the GT?? Little confused. Ernie Johnson,Thousand Oaks, CA.
great data men, thanks!
Very informative, thanks!
Great review man! you explain it very good, thanx!
I've been looking for this. Very helpfull!
Great demo. I'm thinking about getting a GA-212 for my Eleven Rack, and this has sold me.
This guy even gets a great sound out of a GT100, and does an excellent job of explaining all of the connection methods.
Who is the guy in the video? He lays all this stuff out better than anyone else I've heard.
Edit: It's Dan Doiron. www.dandoiron.com/index/
So helpful. Thanks a lot!
This was fantastic, thank you!
thx alot for posting this video . it helps me a lot
Still gettin to know it ❤
Thank you so much sir..now I got it....
Great teacher👍🏿
Great video and explanation on 4 cable and OUTPUT SELECT, BUT, no mention on which OUTPUT SELECT to use in 4 cable method. I'm thinking that if I have the pre-amp in the GT100 turned off and using my amps pre-amp I should have it on COMBO AMP, JC-120, let's say, and, now I turn the GT100 pre-amp on, and the SEND/RETURN on, should the OUTPUT SELECT be on combo return? Or does it matter?
Great video, and nice man. Thanks!
How would you use the 4CM going into a mixer? This is such a great video!
Great Video Dan well explained
Great video! many thanks :)
great video. thank you
Amazing thats how it should be explained
great job! thanks a lot.
Excellent!!!
Very Clear!
5th cable could be used, put it in right output of GT-100 and to return no.2 on GA-212, for stereo sound
I've had a gt100 for 4 years now and I'm always looking to improve the sound and tweak. This video is the most informative.
I'd be interested to know what you default eq your amp i.e on clean do you set bass, mid and treble to a 12 o clock position?
best example on
u tube!
I use Boss gt 100v2 with my Orange Thunderverb. Lovely sound. You just need to set up your own patches. One of my favorite patch sounds similar to Dream Theater's Looking Glass intro. And the wah pedal goes like a hot knife right into some butter.
I have an Orange CR120 combo and was wondering how you connect and what output settings you use.? 👍
output select: Stack return. Its connected with the right output to the Orange head.
Hi, thanks for the great video! The 4 cable method was never explained properly in the Roland instruction manual. However, I do have one question:
I still would like to use a couple of my old effects pedals, I.e. Wah Wah, Dirty Little Secret. I've noticed on your setup you are also doing the same but it wasn't mentioned how you're hooking them up in the chain. The old method, as per Roland, is to hook them into the send/return on the GT100 but that's no longer an option sin the send return goes into the amp.
Any advice?
Regards
Gil Marriner Take whichever external pedals you want before the pre-tube amplifiers and chain them together, then send a cable into the input of the amp...take a cable from the FX send to any external pedals you want after the pre-amp and chain them together, and plug that into the return of the GT-100. External pedals will be hard to reach if you're just using a short cable to connect to your first external pedal from the "send" of the GT, but it uses "tube buffering" so you can use a long cable which, gives you room to put it within reach.
Hi Dan;
One final question to clarify a point in your excellent video. Just after you discussed phrase looping, you mentioned you just hit one switch to switch between the amps in the GT 100 and your own amps pre-amp. Did you assign a pedal to do this for you? How is that accomplished?
Phil
I have the same doubt, since I think the pedal to be assigned is Accel/CTL , that is on the right side, and it seems he press a pedal on the left side...Anybody knows that? Regards
Thanks for the awesome and informative post! How do I install the driver for Windows 10? Could you, please, make a video in this regard? Warmest greetings, CN.
My problem is you didn't cover in depth the S/R settings to make the levels right, the mode setting, master volume setting of the GT or the output setting to make everything interact properly. It's not really a plug and play method as this suggests. I'm having a crazy time figuring out how to make my amp work right with my GT100. The manual isn't much help either. Could you elaborate more on the 4 cable method please?