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Boss GT-1000 Owner's Manual

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Provision of Bluetooth functionality
Please be aware that depending on the country
in which you purchased the unit, Bluetooth
functionality might not be included.
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Connecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Selecting a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the Play Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic Procedure for Effect Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effect Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Stomp Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the Stomp Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic MENU Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Off the Auto Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the GT-1000 as an Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner's Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to
use the GT-1000.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the GT-1000.
5 Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the GT-1000.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
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Here's What You Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting to an App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Assigning a Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting External Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loop Playback Level Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Switch Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and Owner's Manual
(p. 16)).After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for
immediate reference.
To obtain the PDF manual
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Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.boss.info/manuals/
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Choose "GT-1000" as the product name.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Equipment ......Operations from the GT-1000 ..... . .

  • Page 2: Getting Ready

    MIDI separately). channels from the GT-1000. For details on the device here. (p. 9) parameter, refer to the “GT-1000 Parameter For details on the settings, refer to “Foot Switch and Expression Pedal Guide”...

  • Page 3: Turning The Power On

    435–445 Hz Pitch Specifies the reference pitch. (default: 440 Hz) For details on the amp types, refer to the “GT-1000 Parameter Guide” Sound will not be output while (PDF file). MUTE tuning. While tuning, the sound of the guitar...

  • Page 4: Playing

    Playing Show effect configuration Selecting a Patch A combination of effects and their settings is called a “patch. ” User patch (U01-1–U50-5) Can be overwritten Patch Show functions assigned to main unit and external switches Preset patch (P01-1–P50-5) Cannot be overwritten, however, you can write a Preset patch into the User area, modify the settings to your needs and store your modified version in the User area.

  • Page 5: Editing: Effects

    The edit screens show the block configuration (effect chain) of all parameters of the selected block. You can edit the parameters from effects provided by the GT-1000, as well as the output and send/ this list. return. You can edit from this effect chain display by selecting the block that you want to edit.

  • Page 6: Using Stomp Box

    Switching patches without interrupting the sound Saving a Patch The GT-1000 is equipped with a new type of high-speed patch When you want to save a patch you have created, save it as a user switching system, allowing you to switch patches with minimal patch by following the procedure below.

  • Page 7: Editing: Menu

    Basic MENU Operations Adjusting the Contrast (Brightness) of the Display Here you can make settings that are common to the entire GT-1000 (system parameters). You can adjust the brightness of the display. Choose [MENU] 0 “HARDWARE SETTING” 0 “OTHER” 0 For details on the parameter, refer to the “GT-1000 Parameter Guide”...

  • Page 8: Using The Metronome

    Editing: MENU Using the Metronome Choose [MENU] 0 “METRONOME.” “METRONOME” is located in the second page of the menu. Use the PAGE [ K ][ J ] buttons to access the second page. Metronome display Metronome settings Use knobs [1]–[6] below the display to make metronome settings. Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 9: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer By connecting the GT-1000 to a computer via USB, you can do the Using the GT-1000 as an Audio Interface following. USB port You can record the sound of the GT-1000 on your computer, or have sound from your computer be output from the OUTPUT jacks.

  • Page 10: Using The Bluetooth® Functionality

    “mobile device”) and this unit, allowing you to do the following. 5 You can use the BOSS TONE STUDIO app to edit the sound or edit the sound library. For details on BOSS TONE STUDIO, refer to the Boss website.

  • Page 11: Foot Switch And Expression Pedal Settings

    Foot Switch and Expression Pedal Settings A variety of functions can be assigned each of the top panel Making Assignments from the Effect Edit footswitches, the expression pedal (EXP1), and expression pedals or footswitches that are connected to the rear panel CTL4, 5/EXP2 jack Screen (Quick Assign) and CTL6, 7/EXP3 jack (p.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Expression Pedal (Pedal Calibration)

    Foot Switch and Expression Pedal Settings Adjusting the Expression Pedal (Pedal Calibration) Although the GT-1000's expression pedal has been set for optimum operation at the factory, extended use and the operating environment can result in the pedal going out of adjustment.

  • Page 13: Connecting External Pedals

    Foot Switch and Expression Pedal Settings Connecting External Pedals FS-5U x 2 FS-5U x 1 FS-6 FS-7 EXP 2 Stereo 1/4” phone type 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type EXP 3 1/4” phone type x 2 1/4”...

  • Page 14: Looper

    Looper You can record up to 38 seconds (MONO) of a performance and play back the recorded section over and over. You can also layer additional performances with the recording as it plays back (overdubbing). This lets you create real-time backing performances on the fly. When the play screen (p.

  • Page 15: Main Specifications

    AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary SEND2 jack, RETURN2 jack: 1/4-inch phone type AD Conversion method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to- SUB OUTPUT (L, R) connectors: XLR type noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.

  • Page 16: Using The Unit Safely

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