The Secret Weapon: Boss VG-800 V-Guitar Processor Pedal Inside Out Review:
Contents:
0:00 Start
0:13 Intro and Preamble
1:04 History V-Guitar
2:33 Unboxing
3:41 Inside the VG-800
9:25 Top Controls
12:40 Side I/O
13:44 Rear I/O
15:47 Opinion so far
17:21 Important
18:34 More on VG-99
22:07 Software: Tone Studio
28:01 Tone Exchange
28:47 IR Loader
39:51 More Tone Exchange
43:29 Short Specs
44:44 Accessories
45:24 Overpriced Cables
47:28 Presentation
48:25 Pricing
49:13 Warranty
50:16 About GK-3 GKC-AD
53:56 Summing up
56:05 VG-800 & GM-800
57:13 Add Effects?
59:14 Chips Inside
1:03:33 Likes & Dislikes
1:06:57 Score
1:07:43 Preset Examples
A comprehensive look at the V-Guitar capabilities of the Boss VG-800, featuring detailed analysis of its amp effects and modeler technology and boss tone studio integration. This guitar synthesizer multi effects pedal demonstrates impressive versatility through its extensive guitar presets and library, while the boss multi layered fx interface remains intuitive and user-friendly. Inside and out review showing build quality, warranty details, and real-world performance preset testing.
As I see more and more of the Roland pedals in this format, I started to see less editing for some of them. For example the GM-800 actually you can't create new sounds in the Tone Studio - you have to buy (or rent effectively) online software to do that.
I noticed in the VG-800 that while I could change effects that are there in the audio pipeline, that (it seems) I could not go and add extra ones... that might be just me missing something or not. But don't let it put you off the VG-800 as for the V-Guitar system its pretty cool.
I did take a really close look inside and as you will see the hardware is impeccably built and finished off really well - in fact its as good as it gets re quality hardware from what I see compared to the very many other units I have reviewed since 2009. Its perfect! And of course I do cover the chips used at least a little in this video but as the Roland BMC chip is in there its hardly listing the chip and specs sadly. Thank Roland Boss for that.
The I/O is also pretty good, but lacks full MIDI ports or an mechanical on or off button. Strangely the older VG-99 had that. In spades!
So is this VG-800 V Guitar effects processor really worth a go? Well at £600.00 (maybe $700) its not a cheap device. And then you need the GK-5 also expensive. If you already have the GK-3 you'll be dragged in with an accessory box costing £170+ just to interface the GK-3. And lets not 'forget' the awkwardly expensive GK cable at about £30.00 or so.
The Tone Studio is sluggish. The Tone Exchange is reasonable for a launch device from Boss. There is a lot to learn and my opinions are shown throughout this long video because there is nothing like hands on when you are looking to buy... those paid reviews NEVER show you what's really going on do they?
Playing at the end of the video is purely example presets without a single change from factory - so YOU make up your mind about those. They were interesting and there are plenty more in the unit.
I purchased the Boss VG-800 with my own money and the review is entirely financed by me. The review is unbiased and in my opinion shows what you really get.
Direct recorded in to my recording desk. Bought from Andertons because they had it first.
Links to my other reviews:
GM-800 & SY-1000 Synth Unit review: https://youtu.be/XI4EozCQYbc
GK-5 Review: https://youtu.be/_LwWgU8SubM
GK-3 pickup fitting: https://youtu.be/XUPwYIy65lY
GK-3 KIT Fitting Review: https://youtu.be/lrzya1Fu8_M
Guitar Effects Units Reviewed: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6E22694F35860D41
How to Videos for guitarists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2HoYOlX1LUIVsZy9jO649CaD7HUHGfDw
Reviews of fine electric guitars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEECCBA95315E63B6
GX-100 Effects Unit review: https://youtu.be/yeNSRYmm_rE
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