Boss ME-90 vs Boss GX100 - Which Should you Buy?

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  • @henrikhansen6617
    @henrikhansen6617 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    I'm gassing for an ME-90 simply because I need less menus in my life in general - and I'm not even a chef. I also prefer fewer choices when it comes to the number of amps or effects available. I'm more focused on playing when all those options simply aren't there. Less is more for me in this case. Great video, John. Thanks 😊

    • @kencubala9560
      @kencubala9560 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Excellent and my style as well.

    • @TheDilligan
      @TheDilligan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Same I just sold 2 regular stomp boxes I don’t use and that was enough for me to place an order. At that price how can you beat it.
      It’s the same price as one strymon pedal.

    • @matthewtayloryowieresearch1912
      @matthewtayloryowieresearch1912 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Guitar - Cable - Amp : This - Kicks - Arse.

    • @flattardianspresident5502
      @flattardianspresident5502 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@TheDilligani sold my 20 boss pedal... and i got it and cant hear any difference they nailed it even other compagny like big muff etc its 99.99999% the same

    • @jeffrey.a.hanson
      @jeffrey.a.hanson 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I sold my Headrush Gigboard because I found myself fiddling more than playing.
      I got my ME-70 back in college by going into GC, went up to my fav chick with, “I created a nightmare of a pedalboard and need something ADHD friendly…”
      Without a word, she walked a few feet, grabbed the ME-70 and said, “$300…thank me later.” I actually used it that night for our gig and never played better.

  • @melodyinwhisper
    @melodyinwhisper 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I just ordered a me-90. I am a completely blind person, so the idea of a unit that is all about knobs and tactile controls, instead of touchscreens and menus, that makes all the difference for me. It's why I also already own the Valeton GP-200. Buttons and knobs. I think the Valeton, Boss, and a couple other specific pedals I have will mean I have every conceivable sound I'll ever need, and I can actually use the gear, rather than getting lost trying to memorize menus since I'm not looking at screens.

    • @johnnathancordy
      @johnnathancordy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've just put together a Toneset for Boss for the ME90 so you might find some tones in there that you dig!

  • @triton1044
    @triton1044 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Hi I had a GX-100 and currently have the ME-90. Both are great sounding units and the touchscreen on GX-100 rocks. However getting good tones out of ME-90 is so simple and hassle-free and I can actually practice rather than manically going into menus. Both great units. ME-90 is dumb simple and GX-100 is more complex and powerful

    • @johnnyboo8243
      @johnnyboo8243 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, I love the "feedbacker" in the comp/fx section of the ME90. Do you know if the GX100 has that too? Thanks in advance

    • @steves12strings
      @steves12strings 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@johnnyboo8243it does

    • @brusselssprouts560
      @brusselssprouts560 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You took the words right out of my mouth! GX-100 is complex without much tuition available, while the ME-90 is quick and intuitive, and a good basic gigging unit. I have transferred some of my ME-80 tones over in no time to my ME-90, but the GX-100 is a whole different thing!

    • @TitoOliveiraDesign
      @TitoOliveiraDesign หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've been watching a lot of youtube videos to see if the me-90 is really for me. The knob usability is suuuuch a great selling point, but i'm always a little let down by the distorted tones. Sounds muffled and "too digital" for me.
      Do you have that impression as well?

    • @triton1044
      @triton1044 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TitoOliveiraDesign Hey Tito. Admitedly I moved on from ME-90 due to a couple pedals I couldn't do without and had issues integrating. However I found the drives in the me-90 to be some of the best drive sounds in the multi-fx world. They sounded really great to my ear and definitely did not have any digital kind of response. For reference, I have used the Helix, Quad Cortex and GX-100 and a large assortment of various drive pedals.

  • @karmaandkerosene2885
    @karmaandkerosene2885 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I've had my ME-90 for about 3 weeks and I love it. It's the best value for money I've ever spent on gear. It inspires me to play and it makes it easy to get good sounds quickly without menu diving. It's important that you run with the 4 cable method if using with a real amp and cab. It sounded artificial just going straight into the front of an amp and the reverb was out of control. You have to install the editor to do this properly (so you can change the location of the send/return block) and that is actually pretty complicated unfortunately (why Boss??) The amps sound OK - but I mainly use it for the effects. I highly recommend it if you are looking for ease of use.

  • @TonyHookedonVanlife
    @TonyHookedonVanlife 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    YES, you CAN record both affected & dry guitar signals simultaneously with the ME-90. It has 4-channels thru USB, so re-amping IS possible.

  • @tonyleeglenn
    @tonyleeglenn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Ha - I love the moment when JNC realizes his mic isn't on. Moments like this just bring your videos to a higher level of charm. Thanks for all you do John.

    • @joemiller9856
      @joemiller9856 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally! I was lucky enough to interview him on my channel .. lots of behind the scene context there. I will drop a link here later

    • @henrikhansen6617
      @henrikhansen6617 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was just about saying the same thing. 😂

    • @Shred_The_Weapon
      @Shred_The_Weapon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The great thing is that I could still hear him before he switched it on.

  • @JayMathy
    @JayMathy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    John: “this is 300 pounds!!”
    Me, a dumb American: “damn that’s pretty heavy…”

  • @philbrannigan5854
    @philbrannigan5854 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    For me, a deciding factor is whether I could take a unit to a gig and make any necessary tweaks without having to use a separate editor. The GX-100 shows on the screen what each parameter is set to, and if something needs a little more or a little less, then that's easy to achieve. The ME-90 has physical knobs, which seems like it would be an advantage for quick changes. But if you use a preset in sound-check and in this venue you feel it needs a bit less reverb or a bit more mids, the knobs give you no indication of what's programmed into the preset. Your mids might be at 1 o'clock in the preset and you just want it one notch higher. But the physical mids knob is pointing to 7 o'clock and the moment you touch it, your mids will jump to 7 o'clock and you have no point of reference to allow you to get back to 1 o'clock. Freely-rotating knobs with LED notches round the outside to show the current setting would be so much more useful. You'd be able to see that your mids are at 1 o'clock, and the knob would adjust from there. It's something that I find frustrating with any device that has the ability to store and recall presets, but that doesn't give you a way to see and adjust a parameter from its current setting. This includes the Katana. I appreciate LED indicators would add to the cost, but they would make devices like the ME-90 and the Katana so much more useful for gigging players.

    • @richarddibb9381
      @richarddibb9381 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You could use your phone using Bluetooth for a more in depth menu for your sound on the fly for different venues?

    • @phatbuffalo752
      @phatbuffalo752 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      you can actually check the knob position by holding the edit button and just turn the knob

    • @BLACKROZEROCKBAND
      @BLACKROZEROCKBAND 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      As above hold the edit button and it shows you your preset setting

    • @thesmallnotesduo
      @thesmallnotesduo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Man - your comment is spot on. That was my only issue with the katana. Especially when gigging.

  • @sboy1955
    @sboy1955 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Even as a long time Helix user, I never could bring myself to part with my ME70 since it makes a perfect backup and/or battery powered gigging tool if needed. I am seriously considering the ME90!

  • @micwalt
    @micwalt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've been using the GX live for a while now and love it. I thought about maybe snagging the ME-90 as a backup, but I already have a GT-1 with an extra two-button switch that covers just about everything well enough to muddle through a gig. For me, the assigns and the flexibility of the signal path in the GX make it the best option by far.

  • @tonedowne
    @tonedowne 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I think the 90 is designed as a multi fx with a bit of amp modelling thrown in in case you need it

    • @brusselssprouts560
      @brusselssprouts560 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Voila! If you play into an amp why would you need the modelling?

  • @aaronbeverly4711
    @aaronbeverly4711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I'd love to see you do more with the GX 100. It seems to be an underdog modeler and you make it sound like it's up there with the best. I'm all about stuff that punches well above it's weight.

    • @RobertSaxy
      @RobertSaxy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not only is it a great modeler but also just a great multi effects. I use mine on a few different ways depending on environment and it handles all of them effortlessly

  • @Mdougherty8054
    @Mdougherty8054 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The stereo delays on the ME lines are usually labeled “pan” - might be in the other FX block if not in the dedicated delay block. Cheers

  • @user-jz4gy2vk4c
    @user-jz4gy2vk4c 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi John,on the fence about the Boss units or the Pod Go,which do you prefer? thanks

  • @left0verture
    @left0verture 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man, I hafta say, you are one of my favorite players. Great chops and tone and tons of useful info besides.

  • @prophetsofpraise5206
    @prophetsofpraise5206 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had the same stereo issue with the me-80 although you may not notice it in a live setting like at a church crowded in with other musicians on stage it just doesn't cut it for recording. But the ME products do sound good

  • @TheMasonator777
    @TheMasonator777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went for the ME-90 because of the knob interface, the battery option, and the price. The four band post eq is a bit of a compromise, but it does what I need it to. Paired it with a Headrush 108

  • @Charvel4ever
    @Charvel4ever 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the GX 100 it’s great. Was wondering when you make your own presets is there a place to put it or do you just write it in to that spot. Thanks

  • @saltspringdesign
    @saltspringdesign 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thx man, the lack of stereo delay is a deal breaker for me also because i love ping pong in stereo and also pitch shifted delay in stereo. The main advantage to the ME-90 is the fact that it’s battery powered and all of those nobs to play with. I’m heading into the music shop today to give it a try anyway and will compare.

  • @joshvalbrice
    @joshvalbrice 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree with the Stereo delay and/or panning.... it's a must

  • @jaricklosey4607
    @jaricklosey4607 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The face and the mic switch might make this your best video yet 😂

  • @tophe95
    @tophe95 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi thanks for the vidéo.
    Can you split the signal with the gx left to real power amp and right to frfr?

  • @ransombaggins9301
    @ransombaggins9301 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not sure if it came across here, but the me-90 interface is 4-channel including wet left and right and DI left and right. So, you can play with some effects and mess around there while also sending a dry signal that you can work on in post. Also, the 4-cable method is a great.

  • @JoAdrian
    @JoAdrian หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i think theres gonna be an update for stereo delay in the future,....hopefully .... but to be honest ME90 is a winner here, hassle free, tweak a lil bit and you got that beautiful tone right away, my fave are Xcrunch and Xhigain

  • @RyanMcQuen
    @RyanMcQuen 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Huge fan of the ME line, if it had a longer looper it would perfect for me.

  • @riccardociattaglia1308
    @riccardociattaglia1308 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, great sound! Could I Know how about the Bonamassa smooth bluesy sound of the solo on the first sample for the Boss ME90!??
    Thank you!

  • @derekhandley3270
    @derekhandley3270 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hiya I’m new to pedals or multi fx . I watched your GT1 review excellent . So my question to you is . I have limited funds which would be best for the beginner . ME90 or GT1 ? I really am a novice so need simpleton proof . Thanks in advance

  • @diegogiardini
    @diegogiardini 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great intro! loved it. But the budget difference of almost 200 it really is a big thing, almost 65% more expensive, as a home player I would go for the ME 90

  • @jecky82
    @jecky82 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What about the MX5 by headrush vs ME90? Which one do you prefer?

  • @DoubleDguitar
    @DoubleDguitar 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I do enjoy my GX100, takes some tweaks to personalize your tones, but can get you where you want. And having patches for when I don’t use an amp, or do, makes it really useful on gigs.

    • @marcinwyc
      @marcinwyc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same here man, it is a great unit! Cheers!

    • @DoubleDguitar
      @DoubleDguitar 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marcinwyc 🤘🏻🤘🏻

    • @Team512
      @Team512 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I gig with the GX100 4CM into my tube amp into a Captor X and out to FOH. If my amp goes down, I have some great presets in the GX that can go direct to FOH. So it’s a backup for my amp too.

  • @ces69
    @ces69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All the complex things you like about the GX100 are reasons I prefer a unit like the ME90.
    For me, I don’t want a 1000 menu options, I like to be able to turn things on and off by some form of mechanical switching with the ability to make slight changes with the twist of a knob, not a menu in sight!

  • @melaniey.6674
    @melaniey.6674 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The M9 would be great for beginners? I really need opinions 😅

  • @andycasile
    @andycasile 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Does this mean there will be a used ME-90 for sale soon? ;)

  • @yaguitar
    @yaguitar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What frequencies do you cut for your solo boosts - looking at getting the gx100

  • @michaelatkisson8995
    @michaelatkisson8995 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you seen the new Boss gm-800? It’s quite amazing.

  • @TheBbtlegit
    @TheBbtlegit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just purchased the GX 100 and i love it. It cant replace my Helix floor but its a good backup.

    • @TheCyberMantis
      @TheCyberMantis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Why can't it replace your Helix?

  • @SunnyBeeRandomTuber
    @SunnyBeeRandomTuber 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Between this, the GT1000 core and the boss ME90 which is a better option in terms of:
    - getting an almost mix-ready sound that I can directly plug into an audio interface to play /record
    - getting a great sound when connecting it to a PA speaker (not an amp) if I intend to go ampless on stage

  • @wesdawson2858
    @wesdawson2858 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone know how to get the boss dual blutooth adaptor to work with the me90, can't seem to get the thing to come out of OFFLINE mode.
    Can't find any trouble shooting materials anywhere.
    Which is annoying.
    If anyone can help I'd appreciate it pls

  • @noahfickel
    @noahfickel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can anyone help me? I have a Gx 100 and I can't get it to connect to boss tone studio. My computer recognizes the gx 100 and lets me use it as an interface but when i try to connect to tone studio, it just says can not connect to device. I've installed the latest firmware on the gx 100, downloaded the latest versions of the drivers and tone studio, but can't seem to get it working

  • @ZaneQuebec
    @ZaneQuebec 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Here is my use case for the ME-90 : Use it as a pedal board in 4 cables method with a tube amp like a Fender Hod Rod or even a Boogie Nomad !
    You don't need stereo, no need for an advanced EQ and It is also possible to use either the preamp from the amp or the one in the ME-90.
    I agree that the GX-100 is better if you use it direct for recording but for the price, you get a hell of a good multi effects for your amp setup.

    • @TheDilligan
      @TheDilligan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yeah you don’t need advanced EQ when that is either done by front of house or in the studio to make you sound best in the mix.
      Stereo is really not necessary. In any live situation you can’t really pull off stereo when the audience is everywhere and sound is bouncing everywhere. And in the studio, I prefer recording dry and then adding reverbs and delays on busses so that I can compress and eq the delay separately. I use ping pong stereo delays all the time in those cases. but from a plugin.
      The AIRD amp sims are amazing and I think the small onboard selection really covers all necessities.
      I rather have the Me-90 and then also own an HX stomp for any weird stuff I want to do.
      Could even stick the hX stomp in the effects loop of the me-90.

    • @TheDilligan
      @TheDilligan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@westernrider100 could use an outboard Amp model too. I might try that out since I own the UAD dream and Hx stomp.

    • @brandonmcpherson
      @brandonmcpherson 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's a great idea. To add to your point, if something happened and your amp died, you could use the amp sim and go straight into a PA.

    • @gohjohan
      @gohjohan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@westernrider100 I'm using the ME-80 with my Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb blonde and I'm happy with it at this stage.
      Edited to add, here's my video trying the 2 together
      th-cam.com/video/qJIDUr1ACgg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a7JkAh6ote-KV8xQ

  • @revelationsoundstudio
    @revelationsoundstudio 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Both sound great. The problem with the 90 is you don't know what your settings are at when you change to another preset. So for example if you go to channel 2 and want the gain at 11 o'clock you won't know where the setting is until you move the knob. That would drive me crazy. Looking at a preset and seeing your setttings jist by looking at the screen is a big help. Plus you can name your favorite settings on the GX 100 which the 90 cannot do.

    • @Chondog
      @Chondog 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does the Bluetooth interface allow you to manage settings using the phone app as opposed to having to connect to a computer?

  • @Shred_The_Weapon
    @Shred_The_Weapon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s Feb. 2024, and I’ve just purchased a GX-100. I might’ve gotten an ME-90 instead, but I’ve already got an ME-80 (which I’m considering giving to my niece). Somehow, getting the 90 doesn’t/didn’t make much sense. I have enjoyed the hands-on layout (and the battery pack) of the ME-80, but I somehow wasn’t motivated to create my own patches. (I thought the 90 would mean more of the same.) That is something I am stoked to do with the GX-100 when I fully learn how to program it. (When I focus long enough to create my own first patch, my hope is to have a JC 120 clean channel and either a Marshall Plexi sound or a Mesa Boogie sound in a midrange-boosted channel 2.)

  • @primaballerina84
    @primaballerina84 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a multi FX for 4cm I really miss my Boss GT-100
    The amps were not that arousing in the GT-100 but the effects are amazing and it's FAST!

  • @inclinedplanes
    @inclinedplanes 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Nice comp, in defense of the 90, your few videos with it now have produced some really inspiring sounds and playing. Its limitations perhaps should be viewed as advantages. Track up guitars in mono and you can track up more of them 😇

    • @tusharjamwal
      @tusharjamwal 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      comp meaning comparison? It's not actually clear. Composition, compression, accompaniment are all valid in this context.

    • @trahnettilhcs
      @trahnettilhcs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@tusharjamwalReddit Guy Responds to TH-cam Comment

  • @jaysonbax3420
    @jaysonbax3420 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As someone who is new to multi fx, the me-90 seems like an ideal introduction. I think the menu diving required to get the most out of the gx-100 would put me off to begin with, can always upgrade once I know what I’m doing.

  • @Ghaos
    @Ghaos 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just wish the GX had the footswitches of the ME.

  • @TheDilligan
    @TheDilligan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wonder if Boss will be releasing a new Boss GT-1 next with the new AIRD tech. At this point it's the only thing left in the line that is still using COSM.
    I ordered and ME-90 and I think I'd definitely be interested in the GT-1 if they update it as well.

    • @padawan9127
      @padawan9127 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya good point. Just the gt1 left to update. I just sold one a couple of hours ago so looking at something new

  • @intotheshred
    @intotheshred 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can send dry signal via audio interface feature

  • @ashandesilvaguitarist
    @ashandesilvaguitarist 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hey guys, just want your opinion what i should get as a fly rig? my main processor is a helix LT and it's way too bulky for overseas rigs. i just did a tour in australia and it was a tiring to carry around all the stuff around the cities. since we are booked for next year too im considering trimming down on weight and size especially with the pedal rig, stomp means i will have to buy the volume pedal which i'd like to avoid. so valeton gp200? gx 100(i think its the same size as the LT in length?) any other recommendations? i can manage the set lists with just 4 to 5 sounds like clean rhythm, clean boost for leads, overdrive for rhythms with a boost switch assigened somewhere, a lead sound and a seperate chorus clean or even switch assigned with chorus to 2 before mentioned cleans(clean rhythm and boosted).. what are my options?

    • @cousteaujeanyves4551
      @cousteaujeanyves4551 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Line6 pod go - almost all helix amps and effects in smaller format.
      Also consider hx stomp or hx stomp xl

  • @pedropenduko2714
    @pedropenduko2714 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi, I know there is ME90B for the bass, but do you think ME90 is also good for a bass guitar as well for the reason that you don't need buy another multi effecsts pedal?

  • @alexmbrenner
    @alexmbrenner 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love my Pod Go and HX Effects however I’d snag the ME- 90.

    • @gohjohan
      @gohjohan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I tried the Line 6 HD500 but the shop that I went to didn't have the GT-1000. The GX100 was not out at that time of trying. I didn't like the way I had to navigate those menus so I ended up with the ME-80 instead.

  • @evanjohnson2314
    @evanjohnson2314 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm thinking about units like these in terms of guitar and bass, as I play both. I know that the GX-100 is built for both, while the ME-90 is built just for guitar. Anyone use the GX for guitar and bass? Thinking about ease of use and having less gear to deal with, I wonder if it would be better to have a GX or an ME-90 plus a separate pedal/di box for bass...

  • @caseykittel
    @caseykittel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:15 how can it not have stereo delay? Makes no sense. Really?
    (And what’s up with that spring reverb? it sounds very strange to me)

  • @316word
    @316word 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh man I wanna stick with the me 90 I’ve been used to the me 80 just turning some knobs that may not be the perfect sound but it is decent enough. I’ve ran straight into boards and if there’s a decent soundman, he can make that thing. Sound good
    I know some people can spend all that time tweaking and they’re really good at it. I just want to turn some knobs it’s gotta be decent enough.

  • @JosePineda-jn8jk
    @JosePineda-jn8jk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I also have to deal with lots of knobs in my workplace as well 😂

  • @hartlee1160
    @hartlee1160 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I heard the gx 100 doesnt have: tune down effect, feedbacker, metalcore, or freeze...but the me 90 does?!

  • @keeponplaying2625
    @keeponplaying2625 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John please try a Peavey Classic 50 2x12 supercheap and suits your playing style 100%. Creamy, smooth leadtones right out of the box ....Presence gives you many different sweetspots. This amp will cover your playing style a 100%. I´m sure!!

  • @tommywallberg
    @tommywallberg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do these have audio interface and if so which is the best?

    • @jimihendrix4376
      @jimihendrix4376 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The ME-90 is an Audio Interface, I use it with the Reaper DAW.

  • @juan3m53
    @juan3m53 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I still have and use a ME-33. It´s been with me for 20+ years. Would you say it´s worth to upgrade for the GX100 ?

    • @gohjohan
      @gohjohan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely, in my opinion because you have access to more options for sound. I know a guitar instructor who still uses the ME 50 and he still sounds good.

  • @rumy6871
    @rumy6871 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The GX-100 is good but I did not like how it faired in the 4cm with an amp. It made the tone darker? The Stomp doesn't have that adverse impact, so I got rid of the GX-100.

    • @martinschmidt1356
      @martinschmidt1356 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use the 4cm, but not darker for me.

  • @geneorocks1
    @geneorocks1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use Both for fast switching between songs

  • @johnzawicki5032
    @johnzawicki5032 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    About 10 years ago when PAs\monitors got better. I switched to ampless . I still use an old Digitech GNX 3000. Mainly because of stereo XLR outputs. BOSS missed the boat on the ME series. I would buy a ME in a heartbeat IF it has XLR outputs.

    • @romans1227
      @romans1227 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just get a DI box

  • @johnfitzgerald1055
    @johnfitzgerald1055 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feel like an ME-90 style unit could be THE perfect multi fx if you had two of each block… this way one could stack overdrives and delays. Guitar world needs a Nord style multi fx unit that’s super high quality but w/ knob per function and almost no menu diving.

  • @conartist267
    @conartist267 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think they are two different animals. One’s for studio and the other is for live… and I’m only really interested in good solid live effects. No time for delving into menus and sub menus.

  • @ricardbennett6487
    @ricardbennett6487 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Delays, not in stereo on m90? Bad news!!

  • @MarkRigler
    @MarkRigler 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @rodolphep0nthus555
    @rodolphep0nthus555 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you bypass the IR's on the ME90 , I mean totally, directly on the unit? I heard it could be done with the software plugged on the computer?
    This is essential if you use a real tube amp with the unit.
    I had the ME90, plugged directly in my tube amp. The sound with the amp models was total crap, whatever line out mode engaged (the switch behind the unit), and whatever off the cab selected (the list where there is the 1x10, 2x12, 2x12, KATANA, ect...).
    HORRIBLE sounding on a high end amp..
    Is it the same on the GX100?
    People who like the ME90, do you play it on monitors or what? I can't understand guys saying they love the gain sounds if plugged in a good tube amp (which is my case)

    • @detomastah
      @detomastah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is a switch on the back saying amp/line.

  • @jimihendrix4376
    @jimihendrix4376 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For $250 + tax difference I think the ME-90 will do just fine, Plus I like the mobility of the unit by utilizing the batteries and mobile app on my Android running the BTS which makes it completely untethered and quick to use. I have a GT100 and really don't care much for all that menu drama when I just want to jam out. Also' like the GX unit, you can jam along with YT backing tracks if you have the BT-Dual adapter which works perfectly and seems to be a good asset to the unit. Good technology for less money is a no brainier!

  • @1madaxeman
    @1madaxeman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can't imagine running the ME90 off 4xAA's would be a good idea on a gig...or that they'd last that long if running a few digital FX?

    • @detomastah
      @detomastah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They last for few hours, about ten hours on fully charged batteries.

  • @TR-zf6io
    @TR-zf6io 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it just me, or does the gx-100 have a lot of noise?

  • @themomentkiller9167
    @themomentkiller9167 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve had the ME90 for a couple of weeks now. Loving the amp models and the ODs. The only downside so far is that the expression pedal needs to be programmed via PC for anything other than volume.(unless I’m missing something?) not a deal breaker for me as I have set a few of presets, one with whah another with freeze etc.
    I’ve managed to dial in a half decent sound for my nylon string using the transparent amp. Using just a touch of gain takes out the brittle highs and warms it up nicely.
    Other than that, I’m more than likely going to sell my GT1000 core. I hate having to dive into menus to adjust things on the fly. There are obviously some limitations but the positives far outweigh the negatives for me.

    • @khemisvayne
      @khemisvayne 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi mate think you push down on pedal and click it to turn on switching effects when you click to off again it returns to just volume pedal 😊

  • @user-nu7xx7pc1d
    @user-nu7xx7pc1d 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    does the same amps sounds the same in both units? thks.

    • @TonyHookedonVanlife
      @TonyHookedonVanlife 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YES, it's the exact same amp modeling technology. Side-by-side, there is NO DIFFERENCE in tonal quality.

    • @user-nu7xx7pc1d
      @user-nu7xx7pc1d 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TonyHookedonVanlife thnks!!!

    • @TonyHookedonVanlife
      @TonyHookedonVanlife 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-nu7xx7pc1d no problem!

  • @charliemore2726
    @charliemore2726 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have had both, and the boss gx100 is by far the best multieffect on an acceptable price nowadays, many gigs and pratices with it. Dont get me wrong the ME90 is great, however you can get many outstanding patches.

  • @geralltwilliams2811
    @geralltwilliams2811 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The gx100 is an incredible piece of kit in terms of programmability and the sounds.

  • @mmm-marikenogmartinmediaas4523
    @mmm-marikenogmartinmediaas4523 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John, thank you for another awesome video. Your plaging and backingtracks are always on point, however the talking head sound quality really leaves a lot to be desired, and I am sorry to say, it often is not the most pleasant to listen to. For us musicians, that is a sensitive point. I would fix it if I where you. As always, thank you for putting out such useful information so often! Best wishes from Oslo.

  • @afonsomartins5306
    @afonsomartins5306 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    or you can be like me, who uses a boss gt-100 with the mooer radar IR loader. makes the gt-100 sound so much better and its a cheaper option if you already have a old equipment like the gt-100/gt-1

    • @jimihendrix4376
      @jimihendrix4376 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a boss gt-100 that I use with the Torpedo Captor X for IR loading.

  • @iancurrie8844
    @iancurrie8844 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought and tried to use the GX100. Using the manual, watching youtube videos: it just wasn't for me. I don't get it. It didn't click. It was frustrating! The me-80 (and by extension the ME-90) are wonderful, however. Manual mode is a dream.
    I should note that my career is in computers. I have no trouble with computers in general. But...the GX100 was NOT for me.

  • @paulrusinko666
    @paulrusinko666 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Less options the better. Need to play more and tweak less. It's a sickness.

  • @martinschmidt1356
    @martinschmidt1356 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi guys,
    Do you know - can ME-90 be even powered by USB-C?

    • @daniel00x
      @daniel00x 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I heard is not but you could use 4 batteries 🔋

  • @DavidTSR2
    @DavidTSR2 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not all guitarists want to spend endless time tweaking parameters . But I guess I’m just old school .

  • @sixtyaffairs
    @sixtyaffairs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had a Kemper , Line 6 Helix , but I love my GX100 since I bought it a year ago. The Presets are crap as always , but it's easy enough to build your own sounds. It's small and lightweighted. Perfect with a G FR Box like the Kemper Power Kabinet or my Harley Benton FRFR Stereo cab.

  • @Combat18.
    @Combat18. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my GX 100

  • @jarablue
    @jarablue 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Having too much granularity is a pain in the ass and you can get lost and confused and you can even mess up settings with that many options that is why I do not like menu-driven effects pedals it's too easy to corrupt and distort tone without knowing exactly what you're doing. What are you going to do sit and read a manual for two years then use the pedal? It's just too complex the menu-driven stuff, the ME series is really easy and works well enough.

  • @chrisgmurray3622
    @chrisgmurray3622 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't you mean which is "better" ,not best" Ha! Just kidding. Love your beautiful playing as usual.

  • @SunnyBeeRandomTuber
    @SunnyBeeRandomTuber 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bought the ME90.....regret it....please save up a bit more and buy the gx 100 or the 1000 core.....you don't....I REPEAT.....you don't get great out of the box sounds.....it has to be worked around by changing the IR cabinets through the ME90 software.....which becomes an exercise......i really wanted some out of the box stuff to work with and ME90 didn't deliver

  • @algrundau9441
    @algrundau9441 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have already seen some complaints about the ME--90 and "fizziness" and "digital artifacts" and "needs better IR's" ect ect ect.......GX100....too complicate....You just can't please some people
    So does a BOSS GT-1 with an extra footswitch for cheap still wind up the best deal from Boss?
    .....or a used ME--80?

    • @rodolphep0nthus555
      @rodolphep0nthus555 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's right, the ME90 effects are OK, but the amp sims and Drive section are just plain horrible. I tried everything but no way this sounds good in a tube combo.
      I returned it after a few days.
      I read since that it's possible to bypass some kind of IR, that is responsible of this sound mayhem, when plugged on the software on a computer
      I suspect this thing is calibrated to be plugged in studio monitors or wide range cabs.
      I just cannot understand people saying raving about the sound.. If plugged in an amp that is?
      Can someone confirm this possibility to cut the internal IR, and just get the output flat, so the amp sims and drives sound decent on an amp?
      Gosh in these days of digital, it's getting harder to get things simple.. and of quality 😅

  • @DennisTorrevillas
    @DennisTorrevillas 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both of them are good. Even if in fact in my opinion the GX100 is more advanced and has a lot of features than the ME 90. That is why the GX100 is more expensive than the ME 90.

  • @ymelfilm
    @ymelfilm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What?! Only 38 sec looper time??? no tks

  • @simaotheguitarist5924
    @simaotheguitarist5924 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gx-100 typically Mateus Aseto

  • @SteveClarkeSongs
    @SteveClarkeSongs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a GX-100 but I sold it as I thought it sounded too digital. Too clean.

  • @georgeirisarri4371
    @georgeirisarri4371 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    for me ME-90 is the choice super easy to get to de tone, dont have to spend hrs dialing, the difrence is nothing just the people who play music cna note the difrence, ME-90 is the Winner.

  • @mrroye
    @mrroye 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those subtle differences you pick armoire for somebody who producers and record more than they play live. Plus that is a 60 + percent price differential. I play live and I record myself live, if I record at all. I don't know how many sounds you want coming out of your guitar when you play live to need all those things you're talking about I'm going to stick with the ME 90 as soon as guitar center gets one. That is assuming it is better than my ME 80. Which is great for busking and playing live with a band. But I will admit I have never been a tone freak. Trying to get perfect sound to me take the joy out of playing my guitar and entertaining my audience.

  • @artvandelay2111
    @artvandelay2111 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @4:09 thats what she said !!

  • @eviltwin47
    @eviltwin47 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you play very well but if you spend this much time thinking about sound land regional people just used an amp in a paddle. God bless you.

  • @dylanmadigan2643
    @dylanmadigan2643 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have the ME-90 and it's great. But I also have the HX stomp. The HX Stomp is my sandbox where I can just do whatever Idea I come up with.
    But the ME-90 is great if I just don't want to fuss around or do anything weird.
    I agree, the GX-100 is probably the better unit, especially for any pro. But on a budget, the ME-90 is a no brainer against anything else in the $350 range.

  • @rafalkowalski1841
    @rafalkowalski1841 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GX 100 or ME 80 live?

    • @stevep1941
      @stevep1941 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The GX100 is a far superior sounding unit, just take some time to work out your sounds and you will love it. The ME80 is easy to use, but its overdrives/ distortions are nowhere near as good as the physical units it replaces.

  • @ogmakefirefiregood
    @ogmakefirefiregood 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the GX100. I have mine dialed in for worship music. I use the external 2 button switch for bank up and down. Then I use the four presets in each bank as scenes each with four buttons to turn effects off and on.

    • @ImranKhan-zn6nw
      @ImranKhan-zn6nw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Worship music is poop music

    • @markdouglas8073
      @markdouglas8073 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is inspirational.

    • @ogmakefirefiregood
      @ogmakefirefiregood 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @markdouglas8073 thanks. So I have the same patch saved across the entire bank. This makes sure the trails work. Then I have different gain stages on each patch. Finally I use the up/down bank for delay on/off and tap tempo. That leaves control 1&2 for whatever else you want to turn on and off. I think this pedal sounds amazing. Why pay twice as much for the other stuff?

    • @HRSP725
      @HRSP725 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What external switch (which brand) do you use?

    • @ogmakefirefiregood
      @ogmakefirefiregood 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HRSP725 the Boss FS7. I use a single stereo cable. Figured it was compatible since it's the same brand. It's set to momentary instead of latching.

  • @zsmith977
    @zsmith977 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about the ME-90 with an acoustic guitar?

    • @lanceholland
      @lanceholland 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting question. On my Line 6 Stomp and Fractal, I disable the amp and load a 3Sigma Martin IR into the cabinet. The question is whether the ME90 allows you to disable the amp/cab.

    • @dieterkiermaier2508
      @dieterkiermaier2508 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I tried it yesterday using the transparent amp and it’s simply awesome 😎 Only thing is, you need to hook it up to your PC to get access to the additional amp model. Running a bit of compression and a bit of reverb and I am very satisfied!

  • @vmp0001
    @vmp0001 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are a very theatrical person :)

  • @gitarrogregor
    @gitarrogregor 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me 90