BOSS Launches GX-1B Bass Multi-Effects Pedal with 130+ Effects at $229

by Kevin Johnson Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Boss GX-1B Multi-Effects Bass Pedal

Boss has added to their GX series of multi-effects units for 2026 with the GX-1B, a model they describe as an entry-level edition tailored for bassists. At just $229, the unit offers 16 amp models and over 130 effects.

The GX-1B features a high-res color display for monitoring presets, editing, and menus, while eight color-coded, hexagon-shaped buttons indicate what effects are active. The buttons also allow for engaging or disengaging each effect. Holding them down opens up a menu for adjusting the parameters for that particular effect. The Gear Suite allows for quickly configuring each amp and effect with the turn of a knob.

Three footswitches and an expression pedal let you toggle effects on the fly. Other features include 99 preset memories, 99 user memories, Bluetooth playback, recording capabilities via USB-C, a jack for expanded footswitch controls.

The Boss GX-1B has flexible power options of four AA batteries, an AC adaptor, or USB power. It’s shipping now.

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Boss GX-1B Multi-Effects Bass Pedal Features:

Authentic tube amplifier tone and touch response with AIRD technology
Color display and effect category buttons
24-bit AD and 32-bit DA conversion, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 48 kHz sampling rate
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

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