Customer Reviews for Bose - ToneMatch 4-Channel Mixer - Black
Customer Rating
5
Makes instruments and voices sound better
on April 10, 2025
Posted by: hankster
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:3 months
i purchased this for my older L1 and i can't believe how much it has improved my sound. the tone match for guitars really makes my Taylor and Martin guitars sound wonderful. I love the built-in reverb and effects for the microphone as well.
I've had mine about 2 weeks. I've used it on 4 gigs and I'm happy overall. I don't like the fact channel 4/5 was replaced with 5/6 auxiliary ins. Added some challenges to the way I use the mixer. Other that that I'm very satisfied
Finally got one that worked!!! I had terrible luck with the 1st 4 (which I did not get directly from Bose, my bad) that I ordered where Channel 2 would have ghost static and interference without an instrument plugged in. Using the Bose proprietary cable directly into my L1Pro keep the chordage to a minimum. Better yet, I use a Hercules mic attachment to my mic stand to keep all controls within my reach.
I bought this as a solo performer and it is amazing, well worth the price and very easy to use. I now use it with my music AND I host large karaoke shows with it.
I’m happy with the unit. I’ve only had it about a week but it has some nice features and I’m still learning how to use it. This unit makes my Bose L1M2 sound even better and it feels like it’s a quality mixer. It’s really easy to see the display at night.
My problem as a guitarist is how to carry less gear (no amp) and produce a sound that will still have that super clean sonic characteristic similar to my mesa, replate, or two-rock, amps. I use a TC Electronic Nova System for all my pedal needs (it is a monster plus Pete Thorn uses it). The Nova can go directly into the ToneMatch as long as I dial in a ToneMatch sound simulation built into the tonematch. (there are some great varieties to color the sonic possibilities (such as: Miked Amp w SM-57)). The tone was gig-worthy but a bit sterile. (no tubes in the chain) The final component, an Effectrode Blackbird pre-amp pedal with a 600 ohm direct out (dead silent). The Blackbird provided the missing piece. With a 3 tube preamp design in a medium-small pedal, it's provides an astounding tube warmth. Guitar-Nova System-Effectrode Blackbird-Bose ToneMatch-L1 Model II with B2. Plus much easier to pack to gigs. My band switched from a pro-grade JBL SRX PA with QSC amps to two (2) L1 Model 2 with B2 bass sub units.