Main Features - Boss GT-5 Owner's Manual

Main Features
Provides a wealth of functions handy for live
performance
The GT-5 features all the functions needed for performing
live. It not only allows you to change Patches while playing,
but also allows you to control the Patches in real time using
the pedals. Also provided are many other functions, such as
a tuning function.
Distortion created by using COSM technology
By combining a digital preamplifier that incorporates the
leading-edge COSM technology with analog distortion pro-
vided by BOSS, the GT-5 can create all kinds of distortion
sounds.
Professional-Use Quality
This effect unit provides 28 different effects that deliver truly
professional quality. These include reverb that is virtually
equivalentto that found in high-end studio equipment, delay
that allows SOS (Sound On Sound), and overwhelmingly
expressive guitar synthesizer sounds—all made possible
thanks to a newly developed acoustic guitar simulator, and
Roland's VG-8 HRM technology.
Custom Overdrive/Distortion and Custom
Preamplifier
The unit allows you to set up your distortion in a way similar
to designing your own effects unit or preamplifier. Almost
any custom effect or preamplifier that you can think of can be
created.
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Quick Settings
Preset settings have been assigned to each Edit function.
Simply by selecting the relevant Preset setting for the function
(Effect) you wish to use, you can easily synthesize any effect
sound you like. You can store your original settings as a User
Setting for later use.
Panel Buttons that correspond to the Effects
Buttons on the panel perfectly correspond to the built-in
effects, allowing you to turn on/off each effect or edit quickly.
Expression Pedal and Control Pedal
The unit features an Expression pedal that allows its function
to be set individually for each Patch, and a Control pedal. You
can use the Expression Pedal for different functions depend-
ing on the Patch, such as a wah pedal or volume pedal.
Internal Pedal System
You can change the value of the parameter you have selected
using the virtual expression pedal in real-time. You can also
control the Fade-In/Out or a parameter's modulation.
Real-time control of external MIDI devices
information describing operations performed on the GT-5
can be output as MIDI Program Change and Control Change
messages via its MIDI connectors.
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