The Solo Switch feature has other settings optimized for soloing--it's like having a separate solo channel along with every COSM amp model. There are 44 effects categories in the GT-8 with up to 13 effects blocks that can be connected together in any sequence and used simultaneously to create complex textures and routings. Effects include: compressors, reverbs, choruses, EQs, COSM-modeled wah-wahs, and much more. There are 200 preset patches built in, plus 140 user patches for storing custom amp/effects creations. BOSS even throws in a selection of synth waves including a sitar along with acoustic simulators and an acoustic processor.

In addition to its stereo analog outs, it offers a 24-bit digital coaxial output for ultra-clean digital transfer, an Amp Control jack for switching between two amp channels on an external amp, an external expression/control pedal jack, effects loop send and returns, MIDI in and out, and a headphone output.

For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S. at: 323-890-3700 or visit www.BossUS.com/.