The unit has several different settings that can be changed for each effect and amp simulation. If you have the time to sit down and tweak the settings you can get great sounds coming from your amp. The manual is a great help in changing settings and is very detailed - if you have time to actually sit down and read it. The GT-8 is a great pedal and does take a little time to get use to all the different settings, but once you do you will be very pleased!
This pedal sounds really, really good - especially for the money. No, you won't instantly sound like your favorite guitarist who have $10,000 racks full of gear, but you can get close! This multi-effects pedal includes all of your favorite Boss guitar pedals and more! Some of the settings are weak and don't sound to great, like the acoustic simulator for example. The amp simulations are great, but they don't sound like full blown tube stacks.
Like all other boss pedals - this thing is built to last. You could drop it or stomp on it or drop a bomb on it and it would probably still work. That is one of the best things about Boss pedals and they definitely didn't miss a note with the GT-8.
Overall this multi-effects pedal is amazing! I would definitely recommend this one over all other competition. If you are in the market for a multi-effects pedal, be sure to check out the GT-8 - it will blow you away! And hey, even if you are not in the market you should still check it out. I would give the Boss GT-8 a 9.5 out of 10 - it is great!
