The BOSS GX-1B serves up pro-grade tone and features in a compact bass effects processor pedal. Whether you’re practicing, recording, playing local clubs, or hitting the road, the GX-1B delivers the top-tier performance you expect from a BOSS pedal. Loaded with premium bass amps and effects, the GX-1B endlessly fuels your creativity, while its intuitive top-panel layout, high-resolution color display, and proprietary Gear Suite software make sound creation quick and easy. Powerful, portable, and nearly indestructible, the GX-1B is brimming with inspiring sounds for bass players of every musical persuasion — from beginners to touring professionals who need a do-it-all pedal with world-class sound. Music Experience’s take: Don’t be misled by its affordable price and petite dimensions — the GX-1B is a beast!

BOSS GX-1B Bass Effects Processor at a Glance:

• Ultra-portable amp/effects processor for bass with premium BOSS sound and features
• Authentic tube amplifier tone and touch response with AIRD technology
• Straightforward operation with a color 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 16 amplifier types and over 130 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 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
• Flexible power options: four 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

Professional sounds for every bassist

Packed with 16 highly responsive AIRD amps, complemented by over 130 effects from the massive BOSS library, the GX-1B is the embodiment of decades of BOSS bass sound development in a compact, versatile processor pedal. With eight concurrent blocks and adjustable effect order, plus a volume/expression pedal and onboard noise suppression, you can quickly conjure custom bass rigs for any genre and songs on your set list. And once you’ve created your sounds, you can assign the GX-1B’s footswitches and volume/expression pedal to control anything you want, from simply turning effects on or off to tweaking one or more parameter settings at once.

Quick and easy sound crafting

In the heat of a live gig, you don’t want to be fiddling with a complex multi-effects processor. That’s why BOSS designed the GX-1B for frustration-free sound crafting. Whether you’re editing presets or building sounds from scratch, the GX-1B makes it quick and easy to design and save your custom sounds. Inspired by the GX-100 and GX-10 interfaces, which are acclaimed for their user friendliness, the GX-1B employs hexagon-shaped effect buttons that give you instant visual representation of sound categories. You can use them to turn effects on or off with a toe tap or to access detailed parameters with a long press. There are 99 memories loaded with ready-to-play presets, plus 99 user memories for storing your custom sound creations.

Gear Suite, Tone Studio, and more

The GX-1B features Gear Suite, a powerful feature for quickly dialing in amp and effect sounds. With each amp/effect type containing multiple Gear Suite factory settings, you can call up a complete set of professionally curated parameters with the twist of a knob. Of course, you can edit the effect settings to taste and save your personalized patches in Gear Suite user memories for instant recall. When you’re ready to work on your chops, dive into BOSS Tone Studio’s Session feature, which lets you play along with songs and lessons on YouTube, complete with speed adjustment, A/B comparisons, a metronome, and rhythm tracks. And don’t forget to check out BOSS Tone Exchange inside the app for access to amazing pro sounds. Editing tools are also available for fine-tuning effects and organizing your sounds.

What BOSS Says...

The GX-1B delivers professional-grade sound and features in an ultra-portable platform for practice, recording, and performance. Premium bass-tuned amps and effects supply endless creative fuel, while the high-res color display, intuitive effect buttons, and Gear Suite tools make sound creation a snap. Rugged, powerful, and remarkably compact, the GX-1B is filled with inspiring tones for every bassist, from beginning players to touring pros seeking an all-in-one travel solution with no-compromise sound.

Pro Tones for Every Player

The GX-1B captures decades of our bass-focused sound development in one versatile processor. Explore 16 highly expressive AIRD amps, complemented by over 130 effects from the vast BOSS library. With adjustable effect order and eight simultaneous blocks plus a volume pedal and noise suppressor, you can easily craft custom setups for playing different music styles and performing specific songs on stage.

Smooth Operation

Whether editing presets or building sounds from scratch, the GX-1B is designed for frustration-free creation. Inspired by the GX-100 and GX-10 interfaces, the hexagon-shaped effect buttons provide a visual representation of the sound categories, and you can use them to turn effects on/off with a tap or access detailed parameters with a long press. You also get 99 memories loaded with ready-to-play presets, plus 99 user memories for storing your custom sound creations.

Build Sounds Fast with Gear Suite

The GX-1B introduces Gear Suite, a powerful new feature for dialing in amp and effect sounds fast. Each amp/effect type contains multiple factory Gear Suite settings, letting you recall a complete set of professionally tuned parameters with the turn of a knob. You can also edit effect parameters to taste and save favorites in user Gear Suite locations for instant access to personalized settings.

Performance Freedom

Once you’ve crafted your tones, grow your expressive range on stage with advanced real-time control. Assign the onboard footswitches and expression pedal to control anything you can imagine—from basic effects on/off to adjusting one or more parameter targets at once—and go even further with wired and wireless options for external control. The GX-1B also offers three flexible power options (batteries, AC adaptor, or USB), allowing you to practice and perform anywhere.

Your Daily Creative Partner

The GX-1B flows wherever your creativity takes you. Interface with a mobile device or computer via Bluetooth or USB to jam with songs and record tracks in a DAW. When you’re ready to dive deeper, BOSS Tone Studio is your ideal partner. 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. And access BOSS Tone Exchange within the app to stay inspired with pro sounds. Editing tools are also on hand to fine-tune effects and organize sounds for later recall.