Boss VF1 24-Bit Digital Effects Processor
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24-bit A/D and D/A conversion with 30-bit internal processing. Powerful COSM-based Guitar Amp and Microphone Modeling. 400 effects Patches for applications ranging from guitar to digital recording to DJ/remixer setups.
Overview
Many manufacturers can build boxes full of effects. But creating a compact and affordable multi-effects processor that's truly musical is a different story. The Boss VF-1 draws upon the massive effects know-how of Boss, Roland, and COSM engineering to deliver great-sounding, supremely useful stereo effects for a wide range of professional and semi-professional applications. It starts with true 24-bit converters and 30-bit internal processing, then gives you 400 effects patches ranging from guitar and bass multi-effects to COSM-based Guitar Amp Modeling, keyboard multi-effects, high-quality vocal effects, DJ/groove-oriented effects, extensive reverb, delay, and chorus processing derived from the acclaimed V-Studios, and even COSM-based Mic Modeling.
The VF-1's wide range of high-quality effects makes it perfect for project and home studios, keyboard rigs, guitar rigs, live sound, DJ/remix applications, and more. Connectivity includes a high-impedance guitar input jack on the front panel, and stereo inputs and outputs (switchable between +4/-10dB) on the rear panel. It also includes a coaxial digital output for all-digital connection to recording and mixing products like the V-Studios and V-Mixers. A Category Search function and icon-based display permits quick navigation in the studio, while optional footswitch and expression pedal connection makes the VF-1 well suited to live performance.
Features
Ý Boss' best multi-effects processor in history
Ý 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion… read more with 30-bit internal processing
Ý Powerful COSM-based Guitar Amp and Microphone Modeling
Ý 400 effects Patches for applications ranging from guitar to digital recording to DJ/remixer setups
Ý Category Search function for quick recall of Patches via effects categories
Ý Dedicated Hi-Z Guitar input and chromatic guitar/bass tuner
Ý Coaxial Digital output for all-digital recording/mixing environment
Ý Stereo input/output capability for serial or parallel effects processing (+4/-10dB)
Ý Footswitch, expression pedal, and MIDI control capability
Ý Optional RAD-50 Rackmount Adapter read less
The VF-1's wide range of high-quality effects makes it perfect for project and home studios, keyboard rigs, guitar rigs, live sound, DJ/remix applications, and more. Connectivity includes a high-impedance guitar input jack on the front panel, and stereo inputs and outputs (switchable between +4/-10dB) on the rear panel. It also includes a coaxial digital output for all-digital connection to recording and mixing products like the V-Studios and V-Mixers. A Category Search function and icon-based display permits quick navigation in the studio, while optional footswitch and expression pedal connection makes the VF-1 well suited to live performance.
Features
Ý Boss' best multi-effects processor in history
Ý 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion… read more with 30-bit internal processing
Ý Powerful COSM-based Guitar Amp and Microphone Modeling
Ý 400 effects Patches for applications ranging from guitar to digital recording to DJ/remixer setups
Ý Category Search function for quick recall of Patches via effects categories
Ý Dedicated Hi-Z Guitar input and chromatic guitar/bass tuner
Ý Coaxial Digital output for all-digital recording/mixing environment
Ý Stereo input/output capability for serial or parallel effects processing (+4/-10dB)
Ý Footswitch, expression pedal, and MIDI control capability
Ý Optional RAD-50 Rackmount Adapter read less
Specs
AD Conversion: 24-bit 64 times oversampling
DA Conversion: 24-bit 128 times oversampling
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Dynamic Range: 97 dB or greater
Program Memories: 400 (Preset 200 User 200)
Display: 69.0 x 25.0 mm backlit LCD
Connectors: Input: (L/Mono, R: 1/4"), Hi-Z Guitar In (1/4")
Output: (L/Mono, R; 1/4")
Digital Out: (Coaxial type)
MIDI: (In, Out)
AC: In
Power Supply: Boss BRC Adapter (AC 14V)
Current Draw: 800mA
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1-3/4 x 8-9/16 x 9-7/16 in. (44 x 218 x 240mm)
Weight: 3.0 kg (6 lbs., 10 oz.)
Accessories: AC Adapter
Foot rubber x 4
DA Conversion: 24-bit 128 times oversampling
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Dynamic Range: 97 dB or greater
Program Memories: 400 (Preset 200 User 200)
Display: 69.0 x 25.0 mm backlit LCD
Connectors: Input: (L/Mono, R: 1/4"), Hi-Z Guitar In (1/4")
Output: (L/Mono, R; 1/4")
Digital Out: (Coaxial type)
MIDI: (In, Out)
AC: In
Power Supply: Boss BRC Adapter (AC 14V)
Current Draw: 800mA
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1-3/4 x 8-9/16 x 9-7/16 in. (44 x 218 x 240mm)
Weight: 3.0 kg (6 lbs., 10 oz.)
Accessories: AC Adapter
Foot rubber x 4
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(69 ratings)
Submitted July 27, 2003 by a customer from yahoo.com
"The Amazing Little Red Boxes."
Until somebody comes out with something better in a rack mount.
Sound
Although TC, Eventide and Lexicon still has an edge in the reverb department, this little box does it all in spades. The 1st thing to go in my guitar rig was a TC Electronic GFORCE. I use midi "pedal wah" and the Gforce was noisy. The VF1 fixed that. I took the money from the Gforce and bought 2 more VF1s. After a year of tweaking, I found that I could get roughly the same sound from a VF1 as my Marshall JMP1 preamp with a lot more consistency and a lot less hassle. The JMP1 will be up for auction soon.
Features
The only drawback is the wall wart.
Quality
Never had a problem. Would rather have an internal switching power supply.
Value
You won't find a better guitar pre/FX for the money. For versatility, you won't find a better guitar pre/FX PERIOD.
Manufacturer Support
Never needed it.
The Wow Factor
I call them my "little red boxes". The look good and sound GREAT.
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues
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