March 12, 2014

BOSS GT-100 Version 2.0 Update

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News boss, COSM, GT-100, guitar, multi-effects 125 Comments

New Features Added to the Flagship COSM Amp Effects Processor

GT-100 Version 2.0 is here! BOSS’ top-of-the-line guitar floor processor gets a big performance upgrade, adding even more great features for stage and studio playing. Available as a free download for all GT-100 owners, Version 2.0 makes the flagship multi-effects more powerful than ever before, with new amps and effects, enhanced USB audio capabilities, guitar-to-MIDI conversion, BOSS TONE STUDIO support, and more.

Download BOSS GT-100 Version 2.0

June 26, 2013

Portable Guitar Tools

OV Valle [Roland US] Tips & Tricks amp modelers, dual pedals, G-5, G-5A, GR-D, GR-SV, GT-10, GT-100, guitar, JS-10, JS-8, ME-25, modeling guitars, RC-30, RT-20, V-Guitar, VG Stratocaster 8 Comments

Modern Solutions for Successful Gigging

Portable Guitar Tools

In March, guitarist Peter Thorn published an article for Premier Guitar titled “Simplify Your Life: Portable Power Tools For The Modern Guitarist.” Peter feels that being practical in today’s age is the key to successful gigging. Face it; budgets are not what they used to be, and they haven’t been for a long time. Peter says, “Forget about the limos, refrigerator racks, and 100-watt stacks of rock and roll excess.” As an alternative, he presents a modern-day approach with technology and portability. Peter covers modeling guitars, dual pedals, amp modelers, and portable guitar practice solutions. Here are a few Roland and BOSS solutions to these modern day challenges that Peter discusses. More

May 9, 2013

Amp Modeling is Not Just For Software

OV Valle [Roland US] Tips & Tricks Amp Modeling, CUBE AMP, GR-55, GT-100, guitar, VG-8, VG-99 1 Comment

Get a Tube Amp Tone Without the Tubes

Author: Roland UK Features Team

Due to constantly advancing digital technology, even the most die-hard tone masters enjoy the benefits of amp modeling products. Even famous artists now rely on the convenience and range of tones available from amp modeling while performing, practicing or writing. If you’re looking for a modeling amp, here are a few things to consider.

Hardware with Amp Modeling technology: The VG-99 Inspires More

February 19, 2013

Play an Entire Live Set with Just the GT-100!

Robin Kelly [Roland US] Product News boss, GT-100, guitar, multi-effects, pedal board, Sound example 2 Comments

Watch Roland Australia’s Joshua Munday take you through an entire set list of songs live on stage. Using the GT-100 Amp Effects Processor, Joshua is able to get the perfect tone for each of the songs with one easy tap of the foot. No need to bring an entire collection of guitar pedals, cables and power adapters to the gig, just plug-in to the GT-100 and play! More