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Boss GT-6 GT-6 Owner's Manual

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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
GT-6 Guitar Effects Processor.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4)
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
■ Printing Conventions in This Manual
• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate bottons.
[WRITE]
WRITE button
[UTILITY]
UTILITY button
• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which
you can refer.
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Copyright © 2001 BOSS CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS GT-6 Guitar Effects Processor. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 3 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES... 4 Main Features ... 7 Names of Things and What They Do ... 8 Front Panel...8 Rear Panel ...11 Chapter 1 Playing Sounds ... 12 Making the Connections...12 Turning on the Power...13 Adjusting the Output Level ...13 Turning Off the Power...13 Making Settings for a Connected Device (Amp)
  • Page 6 Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)... 47 Settings for Using the Expression Pedal...47 Settings for Using the Expression Pedal Switch/CTL Pedal ...47 Making Settings Instantly(Quick Setting)...47 Editing “Quick Settings”...48 Controlling Effects with the GT-6 Pedals, External Pedals, and External MIDI Devices...49 Controlling Wah and Pitch Bend with an External Expression Pedal ...52...

  • Page 7: Main Features

    Main Features Built-IN COSM Amp and COSM Overdrive/ Distortion for Maximum Distortion The highly advanced combination of COSM amp with the COSM overdrive/distortion provides you with the most powerful distortion effects for your performances. COSM Wah Included This newly developed COSM wah, which features five different wah effects, including vintage wah, lets you perform with a wide variety of wah sounds.

  • Page 8: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.00-01 1 Display A variety of information about the GT-6 appears here. The left display shows the bank number. 2 PATCH LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volume level of the currently selected patch. ■...
  • Page 9 6 MIDDLE Knob Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s midrange. 7 TREBLE Knob Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s high- frequency range. 8 LEVEL Knob Adjusts the preamp volume level. 9 SPEAKER Knob Selects the speaker type. 10 PREAMP/SPEAKER ON/OFF Button Press to change the setting.
  • Page 10 Names of Things and What They Do 31 EXIT Button Use this to undo operations. 32 WRITE Button Press to store settings. 33 EZ TONE Button Used to search for tones. 34 PEDAL ASSIGN Button Use this to make settings for the expression pedal and control pedal.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel fig.00-02 1 INPUT Jack The guitar is connected here. 2 OUTPUT LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volume level of the output from the output and headphone jacks. 3 OUTPUT R/L (MONO) Jacks Connect to your amp, mixer, or such device. 4 PHONES Jack Connect headphones here.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Playing Sounds

    Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Making the Connections * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * Raise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all connected devices.

  • Page 13: Turning On The Power

    * To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. fig.01-05 * When using the unit with an expression pedal connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL 1,2 jack, set Minimum Volume...

  • Page 14: Making Settings For A Connected Device (Amp) (Output Select)

    Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Making Settings for a Connected Device (Amp) (Output Select) Select the type of device connected to the OUTPUT jack. To derive the maximum performance from the GT-6, be sure to make the correct setting for OUTPUT SELECT, the one that’s most suitable for your setup.

  • Page 15: What Is A Patch

    What is a Patch? The GT-6 can store 340 combinations (or “sets”) of effects and parameter settings. Each of these sets is called a “patch,” with patches organized by bank and number as shown below. fig.01-11 Bank 85 Bank 36 Bank 35 Bank 1 User Banks (1–35)

  • Page 16: Switching The Bank And Number

    Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Switching the Bank and Number fig.01-16 1. Press a BANK pedal. The bank switches, then the indicator for the numbered pedal that was active before the BANK pedal was pressed starts flashing, indicating that the GT-6 is ready for selection of the patch number (at this stage, however, the patch is not switched yet).

  • Page 17: Creating You Own Favorite Tones(Patches)

    Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Finding Tones Resembling Those You Have in Mind (EZ Tone) In addition to tones (patches) that you can actually use in performances, the GT-6 also features internal sample settings that are very useful when you want to create such tones on your own.

  • Page 18: Adding Effects

    Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches) SPEAKER: Selects the speaker type. When ORIGINAL is selected, you can select the speakers that are best suited for the PREAMP TYPE settings. OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION TYPE: Selects the type of overdrive or distortion. * After pressing [TYPE VARIATION], you can select variations by turning the knob to the type you want.

  • Page 19: Setting The Effect Tones (Quick Settings)

    Setting the Effect Tones (Quick Settings) Each effect includes prepared sample settings called “Quick Settings.” You can easily create new effect sounds just by selecting and combining these Quick Settings. 1. Press the on/off button for the effect with the settings you want to change.

  • Page 20: Using The Pedal Effects (Wah, Pedal Bend)

    Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Using the Pedal Effects (Wah, Pedal Bend) You can use the GT-6’s expression pedal to obtain wah and pedal bend (pedal-controlled pitch bend) effects. fig.02-08 1. Press [WAH]. 2. Turn on the wah effect (“Adding Effects”; p. 18). * This step is not required if the effect is already on.

  • Page 21: Naming Tones

    Naming Tones Each patch can be given a name (Patch Name) consisting of up to sixteen characters. You’ll probably want to take advantage of this feature by assigning names that suggest the sound you’ll obtain, or the song in which it’ll be used. fig.02-10 1.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Saving The Tones You Have Created

    Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Write When you want to save a tone created with EZ Tone, or a tone to which changes have been made, use the Write procedure to save the tone to a User patch. * If the power is turned off, or if the tone is switched (Patch Change;...

  • Page 23: Exchanging Patches

    Exchanging Patches On the GT-6, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two User patches. The following explains how this is done. fig.03-05 1. Select the exchange source patch (refer to “How to Switch Patches”; p. 15). 2. Press [WRITE]. 3.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 The Effects Explained

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained In this chapter you will find detailed descriptions for each of the GT-6’s onboard effects, and the parameters used to control them. The sound being input to each effect is called the “direct sound,” and the sound modified by the effect is called the “effect sound.”...
  • Page 25 TYPE This sets the type of the guitar preamp. Extinguished JC-120 JC CLEAN This is the sound of the Roland JC-120. Clean TWIN TW CLEAN This models a Fender Twin Reverb. This models a Fender Pro Reverb. Crunch CRUNCH This is a crunch sound that can pro- duce natural distortion.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Parameter Value Custom Type (1–3) JC Clean, TW Clean, Crunch, VO Lead, BG Lead, MS1959 Stk, MODERN Stk Custom Bottom -50–+50 (1–3) Custom Edge -50–+50 (1–3) Custom Bass Freq -50–+50 (1–3) Custom Treble Freq -50–+50 (1–3) Custom Preamp Low -50–+50...

  • Page 27: Overdrive/Distortion

    OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. It provides 15 types of distortion, two different custom settings, and an external overdrive/distortion that allows you to connect and use an external effect device. Parameter Value On/Off Off, On Type see below Drive...

  • Page 28: Delay

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Drive Adjusts the depth of distortion. Bass Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Treble Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range. Level Adjusts the volume. DELAY This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects.

  • Page 29: Chorus

    CHORUS In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. Parameter Value On/Off Off, On Mode Mono, Stereo Rate 0–100, BPM Depth 0–100 Pre Delay 0.0 msec–40.0 msec High Cut Filter 700 Hz–11.0 kHz, Flat Effect Level 0–100...

  • Page 30: Wah

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Low Cut Filter The low cut filter cuts the frequencies below the specified frequency. This setting adjusts the frequency at which the low cut filter will begin to take effect. High Cut Filter The high cut filter cuts the frequencies above the specified frequency.

  • Page 31: Aw (Auto Wah)

    When Type Is Set to Custom1–3 You can select the following parameters when TYPE is set to Custom1–3. Making “Custom” Pedal Wah Settings (p. 55) Parameter value Custom Type (1–3) CRY WAH, VO WAH, Fat WAH, Light WAH, 7String WAH Custom Q (1–3) -50–+50 Custom Range Low (1–3)

  • Page 32: Eq (Equalizer)

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained EQ (Equalizer) Adjusts the tone. Parametric control is provided for the high- mid range and low-mid range. Parameter Value On/Off Off, On Low EQ -20 dB–+20 dB Low-Middle Frequency 100 Hz–10.0 kHz Low-Middle Q 0.5–16 Low-Middle EQ -20 dB–+20 dB High-Middle Frequency...

  • Page 33: Cs (Compressor)

    ● FB; Feedbacker Mode OSC, Natural Rise Time 0–100 Rise Time (▲) 0–100 F.B.Level 0–100 F.B.Level (▲) 0–100 Vibrato Rate 0–100, BPM Vibrato Depth 0–100 ● AFB; Anti Feedback Freq1 0–100 Depth1 0–100 Freq2 0–100 Depth2 0–100 Freq3 0–100 Depth3 0–100 ●...

  • Page 34: Tr (Tremolo)

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ‘H’ to ‘HF’ (Hum to Half-tone): This converts the sound of a humbucking pickup to the half- tone sound of a single-coil pickup. Tone Adjusts the tone. Level Adjusts the volume. ■ TR (Tremolo) Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. Wave Shape This adjusts changes in volume level.

  • Page 35: Afb (Anti-Feedback)

    Vibrato Depth This adjusts the depth of the vibrato when the feedbacker is ■ AFB (Anti-feedback) This prevents the acoustic feedback that can be produced by the body resonances of a guitar. Freq1–3 (frequency 1–3) Set the fixed frequency point at which feedback will be cancelled.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ● HR; Harmonist Voice 1-Voice, 2-Mono, 2-Stereo Harmony -2oct–+2oct, Scale 1–Scale29 Pre Delay 0 ms–300 ms, BPM Feedback 0–100 Level 0–100 C(Am)–B(G#m) Direct Level 0–100 (User Scale) User 1–29 C–B C–B (±2 octave) ● PS; Pitch Shifter Voice 1-Voice, 2-Mono, 2-Stereo Mode...

  • Page 37: Ph (Phaser)

    ● SYN; Guitar Synth Sensitivity 0–100 Wave Square, Saw, Brass, Bow Chromatic Off, On Octave Shift 0, -1, -2 PWM Rate 0–100 PWM Depth 0–100 Cutoff Frequency 0–100 Resonance 0–100 Filter Sensitivity 0–100 Filter Decay 0–100 Filter Depth -100 –100 Attack Decay, 0–100 Release...

  • Page 38: Fl (Flanger)

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ■ FL (Flanger) The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. Rate This sets the rate of the flanging effect. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Master BPM (p.

  • Page 39: Ps (Pitch Shifter)

    Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale) When “Harmony” is set to any value from -2oct to +2oct, and the harmony does not sound the way you intend, use a “User scale.” You can set any of 29 different “User scales.” 1. Press [FX-2], then press PARAMETER [ that “FX Select”...

  • Page 40: Pb (Pedal Bend)

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ■ PB (Pedal Bend) This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. The GT-6’s expression pedal automatically switches to the pedal bend function when PB is selected. Pitch Min This sets the pitch at the point where the expression pedal is fully lifted.

  • Page 41: Vb (Vibrato)

    ■ VB (Vibrato) This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. Rate This adjusts the rate of the vibrato. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Master BPM (p. 46) specified for each patch.

  • Page 42: Rm (Ring Modulator)

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Vowel 2 This selects the second vowel. Sensitivity This adjusts the sensitivity of the humanizer. When it is set to a lower value, no effect of the humanizer is obtained with weaker picking, while stronger picking produces the effect. When it is set to a higher value, the effect of the humanizer can be obtained whether the picking is weak or strong.

  • Page 43: Syn (Guitar Synth)

    Loop If “Loop” is turned “On,” the phrase will be played back continuously. Tempo Adjust the speed of the phrase. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Master BPM (p. 46) specified for each patch.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Saw ( The unit detects the pitch and attack information from the input guitar sound, then send the saw waveform from the internal sound source. Brass: The unit directly processes the input guitar sound and creates a guitar synthesizer sound.

  • Page 45: Seq (Sub Equalizer)

    Synth Level This determines the volume of the synthesizer sound. Direct Level This determines the volume of the direct sound. ■ SEQ (Sub Equalizer) This adjusts the tone as a sub equalizer. A parametric type is adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. Low EQ (low equalizer) Adjusts the low frequency range tone.

  • Page 46: Master

    Chapter 4 The Effects Explained MASTER Parameter Value Patch Level 0–200 Master BPM 40–250 Patch Level This adjusts the output volume of the GT-6. Master BPM Adjust the BPM value for each patch. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute.

  • Page 47: Settings For Using The Expression

    Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) This chapter describes how to make the settings that allow you to control effects with the expression pedal and control (CTL) pedal. Settings for Using the Expression Pedal Normally, “FV”...

  • Page 48: Editing "Quick Settings

    Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Pedal Settings for the CTL Pedal P01: OD/DS P02: DELAY P03: CHORUS P04: EQ P05: FX-1 P06: FX-2 P07: WAH P08: TUNER P09: BPM (TAP) P10: MANUAL 1. Press [PEDAL ASSIGN]. 2.

  • Page 49: Controlling Effects With The Gt-6 Pedals, External Pedals, And External Midi Devices

    Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Controlling Effects with the GT-6 Pedals, External Pedals, and External MIDI Devices Make these settings when controlling effects with the GT-6’s expression pedal or CTL pedal, or with pedals or external MIDI devices connected to the GT-6.
  • Page 50 Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Target fig.05-10 This sets the parameter to be affected. The parameters that you can select as the target are shown below. • Patch Level • Patch Level Inc/Dec (how the level changes) •...
  • Page 51 Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Source fig.05-13 This sets the controller (source) that affects the target parameter. Controllers that can be selected as the source are shown below. • GT-6 expression pedal • GT-6 CTL pedal •...

  • Page 52: Controlling Wah And Pitch Bend With An External Expression Pedal

    Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Active Range fig.05-15 This sets the operational range within which the value of the setting changes when an expression pedal or other controller that changes the value consecutively is used as the source. If the controller is moved outside the operational range, the value does not change, it stops at “minimum”...

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 Using The Customize Function

    Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function With the GT-6’s Customize function, you can rely on your own sensibilities and create a totally new effect by tweaking the settings for the “Preamp/Speaker Simulator,” “Overdrive/Distortion,” and “Pedal Wah.” The result can then be saved on the GT-6 as “Custom” settings. You can also use these custom settings in other patches.

  • Page 54: Making "Custom" Overdrive/Distortion Settings

    Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function SpeakerLow -50–+50 Adjusts the speaker section’s low-frequency tone. SpeakerHigh -50–+50 Adjusts the speaker section’s high-frequency tone. Making “Custom” Overdrive/ Distortion Settings Here you can make two different sets of settings, Custom 1 and Custom 2. * Any patch tone using Custom 1 or 2 will be altered if the custom settings are edited.

  • Page 55: Making "Custom" Pedal Wah Settings

    Making “Custom” Pedal Wah Settings You can make three different sets of settings, Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3. * Any patch tone using Custom 1, 2, or 3 will be altered if the custom settings are edited. 1. Press [WAH]. The WAH edit screen appears.

  • Page 56: Convenient Features Of The Gt-6

    Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6 Quick Patch Volume Adjustment (PATCH LEVEL Knob) For quick and easy adjustment of the current patch’s volume, use the PATCH LEVEL knob. You can turn the PATCH LEVEL knob to control the patch level of the currently selected patch.

  • Page 57: Comparing Preamp Tones In Manual Mode

    Comparing Preamp Tones in Manual Mode You can use the “Amp Switch Mode” setting to compare preamp tones before and after they are edited. Press the pedal to which the preamp is assigned, switching it on to get to the preamp tone set in the patch, and switching it off to hear the preamp tone as it is with the current knob settings.

  • Page 58: How To Tune

    Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6 How to Tune 1. Play a single open note on the string being tuned. The name of the note closest to the pitch of the string that was played appears in the display. * Only play a single note on the one string being tuned.

  • Page 59: Switching Tuner/Bypass On And Off With The Number Pedals

    Switching Tuner/Bypass On and Off with the Number Pedals If you wish, the GT-6 can also be set so the number pedals can be used to switch Tuner/Bypass on and off . 1. Press [UTILITY], then press PARAMETER [ ] so that “SYS: Pdl Tuner SW” is displayed. fig.07-13 2.

  • Page 60: Using External Effect Processors

    Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6 Reverb Level 0%–200% Adjusts the reverb level settings for each patch in a range from 0% to 200%. Adjusting the reverb level is an effective way to match the reverberation of the performance venue. * Set to “100%”...

  • Page 61: Chapter 8 Other Features

    Chapter 8 Other Features Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast) Depending on where the GT-6 is placed, the display (on the right) may become difficult to read. If this occurs, adjust the display contrast. 1. Press [UTILITY] a number of times until “LCD Contrast”...

  • Page 62: Setting "Expression Pedal Hold

    Chapter 8 Other Features Setting “Expression Pedal Hold” This setting determines whether or not the Pedal Assign’s (p. 47) operational status is carried over to the next patch when patches are switched. * Expression Pedal Hold does not function if the Assign Source mode is set to Toggle (whereby the value is toggled between Min and Max each time the pedal is pressed).

  • Page 63: Setting The External Foot Switch Functions (Sub Ctl 1, 2 Function)

    Setting the External Foot Switch Functions (SUB CTL 1, 2 Function) This sets the foot switch functions for “Sub Control 1” and “Sub Control 2” when you have an external foot switch connected to the rear panel’s SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL1,2 jack.

  • Page 64: Chapter 9 Using Midi

    Chapter 9 Using MIDI What Can You Do with MIDI? You can perform the following operations using MIDI with the GT-6. * The use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channels of the connected devices match. If the MIDI channel settings are not correct, the GT-6 will be unable to exchange data with other MIDI devices.

  • Page 65: Making The Settings For Midi Functions

    Making the Settings for MIDI Functions Here is a description of the GT-6’s MIDI functions. Set them as needed, depending on the intended use. 1. Press [UTILITY] a number of times until the following screen appears. fig.09-03 2. Press PARAMETER [ ] so that the parameter that you want to set appears in the display.
  • Page 66 Chapter 9 Using MIDI MIDI PC OUT (MIDI Program Change Out) Off, On fig.09-08 This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are output when patches are switched on the GT-6. Off: Program Change messages are not output, even when patches are switched.

  • Page 67: Transmitting And Receiving Midi Data

    Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data On the GT-6, you can use Exclusive messages to provide another GT-6 with identical settings, and save effect settings on a sequencer or other device. Transmitting data this way is called “Bulk Dump,” while receiving such data is referred to as “Bulk Load.” Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) The following types of data can be transmitted.

  • Page 68: Receiving Data

    Chapter 9 Using MIDI fig.09-19 When the transmission is completed, the screen prior to transmission returns to the display. 4. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load) Making the Connections When Receiving Data Saved on a MIDI Sequencer Connect as shown below.

  • Page 69: Setting The Program Change Map

    Setting the Program Change 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-6 and the patches to be switched to in the “Program Change Map.”...

  • Page 70: Appendices

    Appendices About MIDI MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for allowing electronic musical equipment to communicate by transmitting messages such as performance information and sound selections. Any MIDI equipped device is able to transmit applicable types of data to another MIDI equipped device, even if the two devices are different models or were made by different manufacturers.

  • Page 71: About The Midi Implementation

    System messages System messages include exclusive messages, messages used for synchronization, and messages used to keep a MIDI system running correctly. Exclusive messages xclusive messages handle information related to a unit’s own unique sounds, or other device-specific information. Generally, such messages can only be exchanged between devices of the same model by the same manufacturer.

  • Page 72: Changing Patches Using Bank Select Messages

    Changing patches using bank select messages A bank select message consists of a set of two control change messages, the controllers numbered 0 and 32. Normally, you select a sound by using the bank select message followed by a program change message. On the GT-6, these messages are used for changing patch numbers.

  • Page 73: Changing Patch Numbers On The Gt-6 Using The Bank Select Messages Sent From An External Midi Device

    Changing patch numbers on the GT-6 using the bank select messages sent from an external MIDI device To change patch numbers on the GT-6 using bank select messages sent from an external MIDI device, check how the external bank select and program change messages correspond with the patch numbers on the GT-6. fig.10-202 Bank Select 26-1...

  • Page 74: Factory Settings

    Factory Settings Tuner TUNER Pitch: A= 440 Hz TUNER Out: Bypass Output Select Output Select: COMBO AMP Global Low EQ: High EQ: NS Threshold: Reverb Level: 100% System LCD Contrast: BANK Extent: Patch Change Mode: Wait for a Num. EXP Pdl Hold: Dial Function: PATCH No.&...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If there is no sound or other operational problems occur, first check through the following solutions. If this does not resolve the problem, then contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service station. No sound / volume too low ❍...

  • Page 76: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Error Messages If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could not be executed, the display will indicate an error message. Refer to this list and take the appropriate action. fig.10-401 ● The memory backup battery inside the GT-6 has run down.

  • Page 77: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR Model GT-6 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend 0, 32 1—31 33—63 64—95 Control Change Prog : True # Change...

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Specifications GT-6: Guitar Effects Processor AD Conversion 24 bit + AF method DA Conversion 24 bit Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories 340: 140 (User) + 200 (Preset) Nominal Input Level INPUT: -10 dBu RETURN: -10 dBu Input Impedance INPUT: 1 M Ω RETURN: 220 kΩ...
  • Page 79 PARAMETER buttons L/R EXIT button WRITE button EZ TONE button PEDAL ASSIGN button OUTPUT SELECT button TUNER/BYPASS button NAME/NS/MASTER button UTILITY button MANUAL button Number pedals1-4 BANK pedals (Up/Down) CTL pedal Expression pedal Expression pedal switch PATCH/VALUE dial < Rear Panel > OUTPUT LEVEL knob POWER switch Display...

  • Page 80: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ...11 Active Range ...52 Assign ...49 BANK ...10 Bank ...15 Bank Extent ...61 Bank Select Message ...72 BASS ...8 BPM ...46 Bulk Dump ...67 Bulk Load ...67–68 Channel Message ...70 CHORUS ...9, 29 Control Change Message ...70 Copy ...22 Cord Hook ...11, 13 COSM ...7...
  • Page 81 OUTPUT SELECT ...10 Output Select ...12, 14 OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION ...9, 27, 54 PARAMETER ...9 Patch ...15 Patch Change ...15 Patch Change Mode ...61 PATCH LEVEL ...8, 56 Patch Name ...21 PATCH/VALUE ...9 PEDAL ASSIGN ...10 Pedal Assign ...47 Pedal Bend ...20 Pedal Effects ...20 Pedal Wah ...55 PHONES ...11...

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Expression Pedal

    Adjusting the Expression Pedal Although the GT-6’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. If you encounter problems such as being unable to fully cut off the sound with the volume pedal, you can use the following procedure to readjust the pedal.
  • Page 83 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
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