Boss Vg-800 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor

Description

Boss Vg-800 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor

Next-generation V-Guitar processor with Serial GK interface

Zero-latency performance and independent string processing, thanks to divided pickup technology

Hyper-realistic modeling of string instruments, including electric and acoustic guitars and basses, banjo, and sitar

Dual functions for guitar and bass, allowing simultaneous combinations impossible with standard instruments

Freely change the pitch of each string independently

Harmony function to create rich ensemble sounds with single notes or chords

Dedicated modes for guitar and bass

String bending functions to produce dynamic pitch-altering effects with a footswitch or expression pedal

Vast selection of amps and effects derived from BOSS top-of-the-line guitar and bass processors

Physical modeling synthesizer sounds, including detailed emulations of the classic Roland GR-300 analog guitar synth

VIO Guitar and VIO Bass to create unique sounds with bowed instrument attack characteristics

TRS send/return jacks for integrating external mono or stereo pedals

USB-C® audio/MIDI interface and TRS MIDI I/O

Guitar-to-MIDI and bass-to-MIDI functions

Two external control jacks, each supporting up to two footswitches or one expression pedal

Guitar input for using standard guitars and basses with the VG-800's amps and effects (instrument modeling functions are not available with this input)

Serial GK output for interfacing with products like the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer

BOSS Tone Studio editing software (Windows/macOS)

Download and share sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange

Infinite Possibilities with V-Guitar

The VG-800's advanced V-Guitar approach leverages BOSS's most sophisticated technologies to create a world of new musical potential. Together with our Serial GK divided pickup, V-Guitar allows you to recreate a variety of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and basses, along with instruments like sitar and banjo. You can also play synthesizer tones, including a detailed emulation of the early '80s Roland GR-300, and explore uncharted territories with the exclusive VIO type and its bowed instrument attack characteristics. The VG-800 is packed with extraordinary preset tones, ready to play or inspire your creations.

Specifications

Sampling Frequency48 kHzProcessing32-bit floating pointMemoriesGuitar mode: 150

Bass mode: 150Instruments Types[Guitar mode]

Electric guitar, Acoustic, Dual guitar, Electric bass, Vio guitar, Synth

[Bass mode]

Electric bass, AC bass, Dual bass, Electric guitar, Vio bass, SynthEffectsOver 150 typesNominal Input LevelGUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu

RETURN: -10 dBuMaximum Input LevelGUITAR INPUT: +12 dBu

RETURN: +7 dBuInput ImpedanceGUITAR INPUT: 1 M ohm

RETURN: 1 M ohmNominal Output LevelOUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): -10 dBu

SEND: -10 dBuMaximum Output LevelOUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): +7 dBu

SEND: +7 dBuOutput ImpedanceOUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 44 ohms

SEND: 1 k ohmRecommended Load ImpedanceOUTPUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO): 10 k ohms or greater (Phones: 44 ohms or greater)

SEND: 10 k ohms or greaterControlsDOWN switch, UP switch, CTL1 switch

INST button, EFFECTS button, MENU button, EXIT button, PAGE buttons

1--5 knobs, SELECT knob, OUTPUT LEVEL knobDisplayGraphic LCD 256 x 80 dotsConnectorsGK IN, GK OUT jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for BGK cable only)

GUITAR INPUT, OUTPUT (R/MONO) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type

OUTPUT (L/PHONES), SEND, RETURN jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

CTL 2, 3/EXP 1, CTL 4, 5/EXP 2 jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R)

MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors: Stereo miniature phone type

DC IN jackPower SupplyAC adaptorCurrent Draw690 mAPower consumption when in OFF mode (when the power automatically turns off)0.1 WAccessoriesAC adaptor (PSB-1U + AC Cord Set)

Quick Start

Leaflet "Read Me First"

Rubber foot x 4Options (sold separately)Divided pickup: GK-5 (for guitar), GK-5B (for bass guitar)

Serial GK cable: BGK-3 (3 ft./1 m), BGK-15 (15 ft./4.5 m), BGK-30 (30 ft./9 m)

GK converter: GKC-DA, GKC-AD

Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7

Expression Pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5

TRS/MIDI cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535Size and WeightWidth173 mm

6-13/16 inchesDepth135 mm

5-3/8 inchesHeight (without rubber foot)63 mm

2-12 inchesHeight (including rubber foot)65 mm

2-9/16 inchesWeight (excluding AC adaptor)920 g