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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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/
What an amazing videooooo !!!! I have the Me-80 and want to change it for get GT-100 but I didn't knows how to connect it to my interface.. As I learned in this video, I gotta use the L(mono) output but change to Line/phones output with the system button????
Great video good to find someone explaining through exactIy what I was looking for !! However I bought one of these yesterday after a lifetime of gigging with stomp boxes ...... I want to use the gt100 just as an effects unit direct into my fender twin using the 4 cable method however the twin doesn't have send or return ! so how do I do shut off all the preamps in the gt100 because i cant use the S/R facility.??
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.
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?
Excelent!! Thanks for Sharing!, Finally a clear explanation!!!!!, Please any recommendations when I try to connect gt100 to fender Mustang III, by 4CM. GT amp's are louder than Mustang's, why???. Thanks........
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.
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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!
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.
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!
9yrs later you helped someone get his shit together with the tone.
Thank you so much for your clear explanation 🙏🏼
The info in this video is pure gold... even after all these years...
this guy is a natural teacher. great video.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
The best tutorial video on the topic. Rare to find on the net
This has been the best education on using the 100 I've found on Y.T. Well done, easy to follow. Thank you...
YOU JUST ANSWERED ALL THE QUESTIONS IN MY HEAD.. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH
Absolutely bloody brilliant, I'm not very technical so really pleased to find a clear concise turltorial - many thanks, cheers Jon 🇬🇧
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.
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.
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"
Dude you are a beast on that guitar and the knowledge of the GT100 best explanation I have ever seen thanks sir
Thank for doing this video for the guitar community.
One of the best & most useful vids around. Thanks a bunch.
Great, well explained and concise demo. Great job.
Great Video. I have been trying to understand what the differences were to the different cable methods. I finally understand. Thank You!
Wow...how did it take me so long to find this video. Great, concise, and extremely informative
I always use my amp on basic then plug in thank YOU so much for the in-depth 😍
Awesome explanation! You are an excellent teacher and musician.Thank you!
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.
Sweet! Great explanation! Now I’m really excited for my GT 100 to show up!
Thank you very much, i being trying to understand GT100 , it definitely help me to understand, you are the best.
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.
Amazing demo and explanation. Very helpful for newbies trying to learn
Great review! Elegantly and tastefully done
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.
Simple and straight to the point. Awesome
thank you sir for sharing your knowledge may God Bless you and ur Family
Saweeet! I’ve been trying to use my tube amp correctly with my GT-100. Thanks!
Dan ,, that was just awesome ! Great Demo ..
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.
Thank you for explaining the four cable method! Great video!
I got mine in 2021 love it it’s like drivin an 18 wheeler 🚛
great review and tips, i never knew the 4 cables method
Holy shit nuggets, that dual amp sound blew my mind
Cheers Dan you’ve just made life so Simple 🤘
Outstanding intuitive video!
best ever video of GT100 thank you!!
A fab Video so much help in setting up my Boss GT 100 Many Thanks
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.
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.
great video very helpfull plus great playing and sound many thanks
great video, can't wait to have one in my hands
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?
You teach so well
Very good-clear video
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.
Thank you. You explained it very well
thank you so much! you explained it really well, very helpful!
Thank you for sharing ( especially 4 cables method ) 👍👍
How would you use the 4CM going into a mixer? This is such a great video!
Fantastic video - many thanks!
now i understand;even good you have a realy stereo send and return,thx for the video!
Great and informative video!!! Thanks so much!!!
A very helpful video, thank you so much!
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/
I've been looking for this. Very helpfull!
Great Video Dan well explained
Excellent video thanks you made me want to buy that Boss bad boy!
Great tutorial, that's where i was going wrong thank you
The sound is amazing
great data men, thanks!
Great review man! you explain it very good, thanx!
What an amazing videooooo !!!! I have the Me-80 and want to change it for get GT-100 but I didn't knows how to connect it to my interface.. As I learned in this video, I gotta use the L(mono) output but change to Line/phones output with the system button????
Great video !!!
Thx so much , now I have idea about connection, so useful !!
Great video good to find someone explaining through exactIy what I was looking for !! However I bought one of these yesterday after a lifetime of gigging with stomp boxes ...... I want to use the gt100 just as an effects unit direct into my fender twin using the 4 cable method however the twin doesn't have send or return ! so how do I do shut off all the preamps in the gt100 because i cant use the S/R facility.??
Just hit effects and turn off both pre amps, pretty easy and explained in detail here already
thx alot for posting this video . it helps me a lot
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.
Great teacher👍🏿
Great video!! Thanks!
This was fantastic, thank you!
Very informative, thanks!
Great video! many thanks :)
Still gettin to know it ❤
So helpful. Thanks a lot!
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?
5th cable could be used, put it in right output of GT-100 and to return no.2 on GA-212, for stereo sound
Great video, and nice man. Thanks!
Thank you so much sir..now I got it....
Excelent!! Thanks for Sharing!, Finally a clear explanation!!!!!, Please any recommendations when I try to connect gt100 to fender Mustang III, by 4CM. GT amp's are louder than Mustang's, why???. Thanks........
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.
Amazing thats how it should be explained
great video. thank you
Excellent!!!
great job! thanks a lot.
Nice video, Thanks a lot Dan.
Is it possible to record directly from GT-100 to DAW software?