BOSS announces GX-1 and GX-1B multi-effects and FSC-10 Footswitch Cap

January 15, 2026 · 2 sources

BOSS announced the GX-1 and GX-1B on January 15, 2026, describing them as two entry-level additions to its GX multi-effects series¹. The GX-1 is designed for guitarists, while the GX-1B is tailored for bassists¹². The company also announced the FSC-10 Footswitch Cap¹.

Both units share the same features apart from their internal sounds and chassis colors¹. BOSS lists eight simultaneous effect blocks plus a volume pedal and noise suppressor, adjustable effect order, and a selection of amps and effects¹². The panel has hexagon-shaped buttons that represent effect categories; a tap turns an effect on or off and a long press opens detailed parameters¹. There are 99 memories loaded with presets and 99 user memories for storing custom sounds¹².

The GX-1 and GX-1B introduce Gear Suite, which BOSS describes as a feature for quick setup of amps and effects, with professionally tuned settings for each type and user locations for saving favorites¹. Each unit has freely assignable footswitches and an expression pedal, with wired and wireless options for external control¹². Power can come from batteries, an AC adaptor or USB¹². Both include Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and the BOSS Tone Studio app adds YouTube integration, built-in rhythms, editing features and sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange¹².

The FSC-10 is molded from transparent polycarbonate that allows LEDs to shine through, and BOSS says it fits BOSS products with metal footswitches, including the GX-1 and GX-1B, select pedal effects and Loop Stations¹. Each package includes 10 units¹².