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- Page 1 Parameter Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents PEDAL FX Basic Operation FOOT VOLUME Basic Procedure for Effect Editing DIVIDER 1–3 Effect Placement MIXER 1–3 Using STOMPBOX SEND/RETURN 1, 2 Editing the STOMPBOX LOOPER Reading STOMPBOX Settings into a Patch MAIN SP.SIMULATOR L, MAIN SP.SIMULATOR R, SUB Writing Patch Settings into a STOMPBOX SP.SIMULATOR L, SUB SP.SIMULATOR R Basic MENU Operations... -
Page 3: Basic Operation
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 4: Using Stompbox
(p. 50). Press the [5] knob. The STOMPBOX select window appears. Basic MENU Operations Here you can make settings that are common to the entire GT-1000 (system parameters). Turn knob [5] to select the STOMPBOX type. Press the [5] knob. -
Page 5: Effect
ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. compression. TYPE Refer to DISTORTION 1, 2 TYPE This is the sound of the BOSS ML-2 which is ideal for high speed METAL CORE DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. metal riffs. -
Page 6: Aird Preamp
AIRD PREAMP TYPE List AIRD PREAMP 1, 2 Category Type Explanation This is an amp that uses BOSS’s proprietary cutting-edge AIRD An amp with a broad frequency TRANSPARENT range and an extremely flat response. (Augmented Impulse Response Dynamics) technology to simulate Good for acoustic guitar. -
Page 7: Noise Suppressor
Effect NOISE SUPPRESSOR 1, 2 EQUALIZER 1–4 This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups. Adjusts the tone. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope Parameter Value Explanation of the guitar sound (the way in which the guitar sound decays over time), it has very little effect on the guitar sound, and does not harm ON/OFF OFF, ON... -
Page 8: Delay
Effect DELAY 1–4 MASTER DELAY This is a delay with a maximum delay time of 2,000 ms. This effect is a This produces a variety of delay sounds ranging from simple effects to useful way of adding depth to the sound. richly idiosyncratic sounds. - Page 9 Effect COMMON SHIMMER * The COMMON parameters are not shown if TYPE is set to TWIST. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Lets you freely specify the amount of pitch shift PITCH -24–+24 for the delay. Adjusts the delay time. Adjusts the balance between the pitch-shifted * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter PITCH BAL...
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Page 10: Chorus
Effect TWIST CHORUS Parameter Value Explanation In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. Rotation stops when you switch TRIGGER from RISE 0 FALL ON to OFF. MODE When you switch TRIGGER from ON to OFF, fade- COMMON RISE 0 FADE out occurs while continuing the rotation. -
Page 11: Fx1-Fx3
Effect DUAL FX1–FX3 Parameter Value Explanation With FX1, FX2 and FX3, you can select the effect to be used from the following. You can select the same effect for FX1, FX2, and FX3. RATE 0–100, Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect. BPM Œ... -
Page 12: 031Ac.guitar Simulator
DUAL This lets you apply chorus independently to AUTO WAH the L and R channels. This is BOSS’s proprietary chorus sound. It PRIME provides spaciousness and depth that were This changes the filtering over a periodic cycle, providing an not previously obtainable. - Page 13 Effect Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation This sets the frequency at which the low Adjusts the BPM value for each patch. FLAT, cut filter begins to take effect. When FLAT * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the LOW CUT *1 20.0Hz–20.0kHz is selected, the low cut filter will have no number of quarter note beats that...
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Page 14: Chorus
Turns this effect on/off. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3. each minute * When you have an external MIDI This uses MDP to provide a consistently natural 40–250... -
Page 15: Defretter
Effect DEFRETTER FLANGER/FLANGER BASS This simulates a fretless guitar. The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation This controls the input sensitivity of the SENS 0–100 defretter. This sets the rate of the flanging effect. DEPTH 0–100 This controls the rate of the harmonics. -
Page 16: Harmonist
Effect USER SCALE HARMONIST * Effective with USER selected for HARM parameter. Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to create Parameter Value harmony based on diatonic scales. C–... -
Page 17: Humanizer
Effect HUMANIZER OCTAVE This can create human vowel-like sounds. This adds a note one octave lower and a note two octaves lower, creating a richer sound. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation This sets the mode that switches the vowels. Adds a note one octave lower and a note two It changes from VOWEL 1 to VOWEL 2 along octaves lower than the input. -
Page 18: Pan
“INTERNAL. ” Parameter Value Explanation Selects the PHASER type. *1 Setting available when TYPE is set to PRIME. An original BOSS phaser. This provides PRIME modulation that is not obtainable from TYPE previous units. Models the MXR Phase 90 which was SCRIPT manufactured during the ‘70s. -
Page 19: Pitch Shifter
Effect PITCH SHIFTER RING MOD. This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound within a range of two octaves. with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound can be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. -
Page 20: Rotary
Effect ROTARY SLICER This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation This parameter changes the simulated SPEED SELECT SLOW, FAST speaker’s rotating speed (SLOW or FAST). -
Page 21: S-Bend
Effect S-BEND TREMOLO Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. Applies intense bending. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the change. The effect is applied when you switch this from OFF to ON. * When set to BPM, the value of each TRIGGER OFF, ON... -
Page 22: Reverb
Effect REVERB Parameter Value Explanation When the input sound is loud, this automatically reduces the volume that is DUCK PRE This effect adds reverberation to the sound. 0–100 being input to the reverb and delay. As this DEPTH *1 setting approaches 100, the input volume reduction is applied more deeply. -
Page 23: Pedal Fx
This is a volume control effect. expression pedal connected to the CTL 4, 5/EXP 2 Normally, this is controlled with the GT-1000’s expression pedal or the jack or CTL 6, 7/EXP 3 jack. expression pedal connected to the CTL 4, 5/EXP 2 jack or CTL 6, 7/EXP 3 jack. -
Page 24: Divider
Effect Exchanging the preamp settings between channels DIVIDER 1–3 Here’s how to exchange the preamp settings between channels A Within the effect chain, the point where the signal is split into and B. channels “A” and “B” is called the “divider, ” and the point where the two signals are recombined is called the “mixer. -
Page 25: Send/Return
You can connect an external effects processor between the SEND jack connected to the SEND/RETURN jacks. ADJUST 0–100 and RETURN jack, and use it as one of the GT-1000’s effects processors. You can adjust this if the MODE parameter is set to NORMAL or DIRECT MIX. LOOPER... -
Page 26: Main Sp.simulator L, Main Sp.simulator R, Sub Sp.simulator L, Sub Sp.simulator R
You can create an original SP TYPE by using a dedicated tool to load IR (Impulse Response) data into the GT-1000. USER1–4 Download the dedicated tool from the BOSS website. http://www.boss.info/support/ This setting selects the simulated mic type. This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57. -
Page 27: Master
Minor By connecting your guitar amp’s channel switching jack to the GT-1000’s AMP CONTROL jack, you can then use Amp Control to switch the amp channel. This combining of the GT-1000 and the amp channels allows you to get an even wider variety of distortion sounds. -
Page 28: Menu
MENU CONTROL MODE Value Explanation Selects patch number 3. *1 *2 * Can be selected only for switch [3] The control mode setting lets you choose how you want to operate Selects patch number 4. the effects. *1 *2 * Can be selected only for switch [4] Parameter Explanation Selects patch number 5. -
Page 29: Assign Setting
Assigns the same number switch as CUR NUM the selected patch number. PEDAL FX will be assigned. PEDAL FX Assigns the GT-1000’s [BANK I ] According to the pedal effect setting, this operates as BANKDOWN wah or as pedal bend. switch. - Page 30 This transmits a message on the PATCH CHANGE selected. MIDI channel specified by the “MIDI SYSTEM SETTING” (p. 41) parameter TX This is activated when the GT-1000’s MIDI CH *3 *4 CHANNEL. EXP1 PDL-LOW expression pedal is set to the minimum position.
- Page 31 MENU TARGET list CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET ON/OFF 31.5Hz TYPE 63Hz SUSTAIN 125Hz ATTACK 250Hz COMP (COMPRESSOR) GEQ 1 (EQUALIZER 1 GRAPHIC) RATIO 500Hz GEQ 2 (EQUALIZER 2 GRAPHIC) TONE 1kHz GEQ 3 (EQUALIZER 3 GRAPHIC) LEVEL 2kHz GEQ 4 (EQUALIZER 4 GRAPHIC) DIRECT MIX 4kHz COMP: BASS (COMPRESSOR BASS)
- Page 32 MENU CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET ON/OFF TYPE TYPE RATE RATE DEPTH DEPTH PRE-DELAY PRE-DELAY WAVEFORM WAVEFORM EFFECT LEVEL EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL LOW CUT LOW CUT HIGH CUT HIGH CUT OUTPUT MODE DUAL RATE 1 DUAL RATE 1 DUAL DEPTH 1 DUAL DEPTH 1 CHORUS...
- Page 33 MENU CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET SENS MODE ATTACK FX1:DEF BASS (DEFRETTER BASS) VOWEL1 FX2:DEF BASS (DEFRETTER BASS) TONE VOWEL2 FX1:HMN (HUMANIZER) FX3:DEF BASS (DEFRETTER BASS) EFFECT LEVEL SENS FX2:HMN (HUMANIZER) DIRECT MIX RATE FX3:HMN (HUMANIZER) MODE DEPTH TRIGGER MANUAL DEPTH LEVEL RISE TIME FX1:FB (FEEDBACKER)
- Page 34 MENU CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET VOICE TRIGGER FX1:SB (S-BEND) PS1 PITCH PITCH FX2:SB (S-BEND) PS1 FINE RISE TIME FX3:SB (S-BEND) PS1 FEEDBACK FALL TIME PS1 PRE-DELAY FILTER MODE PS1 LEVEL POLARITY FX1:PS (PITCH SHIFTER) FX2:PS (PITCH SHIFTER) PS1 MODE SENS FX1:TW (TOUCH WAH) FX3:PS (PITCH SHIFTER) PS2 PITCH...
- Page 35 MENU CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET TYPE 1 PATCH LEVEL TIME 1 MASTER PRE-DELAY 1 DENSITY 1 BASS MODE TONE 1 MIDI CC# MIDI EFFECT LEVEL 1 MIDI PC# TUNER LOW CUT 1 ON/OFF HIGH CUT 1 REVERB: DUAL TYPE 2 TIME 2 PRE-DELAY 2 DENSITY 2...
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Page 36: Virtual Expression Pedal System (Internal Pedal / Wave Pedal)
“Min” and “Max, ” as set on the By assigning a desired parameter to the virtual expression pedal, GT-1000. you can produce an effect as though you were operating a physical When using an external footswitch, or other controller that acts expression pedal to change the volume or tone quality in real time. -
Page 37: Patch Midi
MENU Parameter Value Explanation About the Range of a Controller’s Change Specifies whether a control change is CC1# transmitted when you switch patches. This sets the operational range within which the value of the OFF, 0–127 CC2# If this is OFF, no control change is setting changes when an expression pedal or other controller transmitted. -
Page 38: In/Out Setting
MENU IN/OUT SETTING Value Explanation Choose this setting if the GT-1000 is connected to the KATANA-100 INPUT guitar input of a KATANA-100 guitar amp. This setting is for cases other than the above when TUBE COMBO 212 connecting to the RETURN of a vacuum tube combo... -
Page 39: Phones
MENU GLOBAL EQ PHONES This adjusts the tone of the OUTPUT regardless of the equalizer on/off settings of individual patches. This specifies the signal that is output from the PHONES jack. * If the STEREO LINK is ON, the L settings are also applied to R. Parameter Value Explanation... -
Page 40: Usb-Related Settings
The sound of the GT-1000, is output directly. Since the GT-1000 is outputting to the computer from each of MAIN, SUB, and DRY, you can provide three tracks for guitar and simultaneously record the dry Turn this on if you’re using the GT-1000, by itself sound, the effect sound from MAIN OUT, and the effect sound from SUB OUT. -
Page 41: Play Option
MENU PLAY OPTION MIDI Here you can specify how the pedals will work during performance. Here you can make settings for using the GT-1000 connected with an external MIDI device or with a second GT-1000 unit. Parameter Value Explanation Reference... -
Page 42: Program Map Bank1-Bank4
When switching patches using Program Change messages transmitted by an external MIDI device, you can freely set the correspondence between Program Change messages received by the GT-1000 and the patches to be switched to in the “Program Change Map. ” Parameter... -
Page 43: Hardware Setting
MENU HARDWARE SETTING Value (Category) Value (Target) LOW GAIN LOW-MID FREQ KNOB LOW-MID Q LOW-MID GAIN EQ 1: PEQ (EQUALIZER 1 PARAMETRIC) HIGH-MID FREQ Here you can assign the desired parameters to knobs [1]–[6] in the EQ 2: PEQ (EQUALIZER 2 PARAMETRIC) Play Screen. - Page 44 MENU Value (Category) Value (Target) Value (Category) Value (Target) MODE FILTER MODE D1 TYPE RATE D1 TIME DEPTH FX1: AUTO WAH D1 FEEDBACK FREQUENCY FX2: AUTO WAH D1 HIGH CUT RESONANCE FX3: AUTO WAH M-DLY: DUAL (MASTER DELAY: DUAL) D1 EFCT LEVEL WAVEFORM D2 TYPE EFFECT LEVEL...
- Page 45 MENU Value (Category) Value (Target) Value (Category) Value (Target) FX1:CMP BASS (BASS COMPRESSOR) VOICE FX2:CMP BASS (BASS COMPRESSOR) THRESHOLD HR1:HARMONY FX3:CMP BASS (BASS COMPRESSOR) HR1:PRE-DELAY SENS HR1:FEEDBACK FX1: HARMONIST DEPTH FX2: HARMONIST HR1:LEVEL ATTACK FX1: DEFRETTER FX3: HARMONIST HR2:HARMONY FX2: DEFRETTER RESONANCE HR2:PRE-DELAY FX3: DEFRETTER...
- Page 46 MENU Value (Category) Value (Target) Value (Category) Value (Target) VOICE TRIGGER FX1: S-BEND PS1:PITCH PITCH FX2: S-BEND PS1:FINE RISE TIME FX3: S-BEND PS1:FEEDBACK FALL TIME PS1:PRE-DELAY FILTER MODE PS1:LEVEL POLARITY FX1: PITCH SFT (PITCH SHIFTER) FX2: PITCH SFT (PITCH SHIFTER) PS1:MODE SENS FX1: TOUCH WAH...
- Page 47 MENU Value (Category) Value (Target) Value (Category) Value (Target) TYPE 1 CTL 1 AMP CTL (AMP CONTROL) TIME 1 CTL 2 PRE-DELAY 1 PATCH LEVEL DENSITY 1 TONE 1 MASTER EFCT LEVEL 1 CARRYOVER LOW CUT 1 BASS MODE HIGH CUT 1 SUB OUT OUTPUT LEVEL REV DUAL (REVERB: DUAL)
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Page 48: Amp Control
Patch change Parameter Value Explanation The GT-1000 can turn off its power automatically. The power will turn off automatically when 10 hours have passed since you last played or operated the unit. The display will show a message EXP HOLD approximately 15 minutes before the power turns off. -
Page 49: Factory Reset
Value Explanation MONO TUNER Specifies the meter display method for the NORMAL, STREAM MODE monophonic tuner. Turn this ON if using the GT-1000 with a BASS MODE OFF, ON bass guitar. 435–445 Hz PITCH Specifies the reference pitch. (default: 440 Hz) MUTE Sound will not be output while tuning. -
Page 50: Saving A Sound (Write)
When you want to save a patch you have created, save it as a user On the GT-1000, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two patch by following the procedure below. If you do not save the patch, User patches. -
Page 51: Inserting A Patch (Patch Insert)
Saving a Sound (WRITE) Inserting a Patch (PATCH INSERT) You can insert a patch into any position of the user patches. For example, if you insert patch U01-1 at U02-1, patch U02-1 and subsequent patches are shifted (renumbered) backward by one. (Patch U02-1 becomes U02-2.) NOTE When you execute the insert operation, the last user patch (U50-5) is...