Boss VG-800 Guitar Processor

The VG-800 is a revolutionary modeling processor and amp/effects unit for guitar and bass. Equipped with the latest generation of our renowned V-Guitar technology and the Serial GK divided pickup, this extraordinary creative tool completely transforms your sound at the push of a button. Use the Dual Guitar and Dual Bass functions to play different string instruments together or on isolated strings. Explore alternate and dropped tunings with impeccable sound quality. And go even further with synthesized sounds, VIO modeling, and more. Thanks to the practical Serial GK interface of the VG-800, designed with pedalboard compatibility in mind, enjoying the power of V-Guitar is easier than ever.

• V-Guitar processor with Serial GK interface
• Latency-free performance and independent string processing with divided pickup technology
• Hyper-realistic string instrument modeling, including electric and acoustic guitars, basses, banjo, and sitar
• Dual guitar and bass functions for simultaneous combinations
• Independent tuning changes for each string
• Harmony function to create rich ensemble sounds with single notes or chords
• Dedicated modes for guitar and bass
• Individual string bending function to apply dynamic pitch effects using a footswitch or expression pedal
• Extensive selection of amps and effects sourced from top BOSS guitar/bass processors
• Modeled synth sounds, including a detailed emulation of the classic Roland GR-300 analog guitar synth
• VIO Guitar and VIO Bass for unique sounds with bowed attack characteristics
• TRS send/return jacks for integrating mono and stereo external pedals
• USB-C audio/MIDI interface and TRS MIDI I/O
• Guitar-to-MIDI and bass-to-MIDI functions
• Two external control connectors, each supporting up to two footswitches or one expression pedal
• Guitar input for using standard guitars and basses with VG-800 amps and effects (instrument modeling functions not available through this input)
• Serial GK output for connecting products like the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer
• BOSS Tone Studio editing software (Windows/macOS)
• Download and share sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange

The advanced V-Guitar approach of the VG-800 uses sophisticated BOSS technologies to unlock a whole universe of musical potential. Together with our Serial GK divided pickup, V-Guitar lets you recreate various electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and basses, as well as instruments like sitar and banjo. You can also play synthesized sounds, including an authentic emulation of the early '80s Roland GR-300, and venture into uncharted territory with the unique VIO mode and its bowed attack. The VG-800 comes loaded with fantastic presets that you can play as-is or use as a foundation for your own creations.

The VG-800 works just as well with bass, offering a special mode with processing algorithms tailored for four-string basses, plus 150 independent memory slots. Access a variety of modeled instruments, including classic fretted and fretless basses and an acoustic upright bass. Explore unique textures with VIO Bass and synthesized sounds, including a custom-tuned GR-300 model for bass.

The VG-800’s footswitches and various external control options offer exciting performance possibilities. Switch instrument types or tunings at the push of a button. Apply bending to individual strings while you play to create pedal steel, B-bender, and other unique effects. You can also smoothly transition between instrument types, each with its own signal processing chain.

Thanks to its multichannel USB audio/MIDI interface, the VG-800 is a powerful recording tool for computer-based music production. Capture stereo mixes and switch instruments in real time as you play. Or record two modeled instrument sounds plus the direct guitar input on separate DAW tracks. You can even record raw string sounds from the GK divided pickup separately, then send them back to the VG-800 for “reprocessing” your guitar or bass. Plus, enjoy fast pitch-to-MIDI conversion to trigger software instruments from your guitar or bass.

To work its magic, the V-Guitar system captures each string’s signal separately via the Serial GK divided pickup and applies sophisticated high-speed real-time processing. This approach delivers completely natural, latency-free performance that keeps you connected to your music. Serial GK pickup models are available for guitar (GK-5) and bass (GK-5B) that users can install externally, as well as Serial GK kits for permanent installation inside the instrument.

About Roland & BOSS

Roland Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in musical equipment and accessories. Operating as an internal division, BOSS has long specialized in the full range of products related to guitar effects processing.