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Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the
BOSS GS-10 Guitar Effects System with USB Audio Interface.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)
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 buttons.
[WRITE]
WRITE button
[USB]
USB button
• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you
can refer.
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  • Page 1: Printing Conventions In This Manual

    Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS GS-10 Guitar Effects System with USB Audio Interface. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5) 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 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) •...

  • 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 559a • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. • Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Playing Sounds ...14 Making the Connections...14 Turning On the Power ...15 Turning Off the Power...15 Using the GS-10’s Speakers ...15 Adjusting the Output Level ...15 Setting Output Device (Amps) (OUTPUT SELECT) ...16 Connecting Audio Devices to the AUX INPUT Jack...17 Using the Digital Output...17...
  • Page 7 Setting the Program Change Map...73 Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings (MIDI Map Select) ...74 Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device From the GS-10 ...74 Controlling Recorders and Sequencers Remotely from the GS-10 (Remote Control) ...75 Setting the Messages Used for Controlling Devices...75...
  • Page 8 Computer...81 Applying Effects with the GS-10 to a Computer’s Audio Playback...81 Running the GS-10 from a Computer ...81 Using the GS-10 As a MIDI Interface ...81 Appendices ...82 About MIDI...82 How MIDI messages are transmitted and received ...82 Main types of MIDI message used by the GS-10 ...82...

  • Page 9: Main Features

    Accepts Multiple Inputs You can use the GS-10 not just with your guitar, but as an audio interface for input of sounds from bass guitars, mics, and external stereo equipment. The GS-10 also includes amp types and effects for basses, giving you total song-creation capabilities all in one single device.

  • Page 10: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-041 Display A variety of information about the GS-10 appears here. Normally, patch names are displayed. 2. PREAMP/SPEAKER (p. 21, p. 28) (Preamp/Speaker Simulator) GAIN Knob Adjusts the degree of preamp distortion. BASS Knob Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s low- frequency range.
  • Page 11 Press to select parameters. * To jump to the main parameters, hold down one of these buttons while you press the other. With items for which there aren’t that many parameters, the GS-10 jumps to the last (or initial) parameter. Panel Descriptions EXIT Button Use this to undo operations.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    DIGITAL OUT Connector Outputs digital audio signals. USB Connector Use a USB cable to connect this connector to your computer to exchange data between the GS-10 and the computer. MIDI IN/OUT Connector Connect an external MIDI device to these connectors to...

  • Page 13: Signal Flow

    Signal Flow fig.00-043 Expression Pedal Foot Switch EXP/CTL 1, 2 Guitar/Bass GUITAR/ BASS INPUT INPUT CD/MD Computer Recorder etc. DIGITAL INPUT SELECT MULTI EFFECTS Panel Descriptions MIDI OUT MIDI MIDI IN SELECT CONTROL PHONES GUITAR AMP OUT OUTPUT Audio signal Control or MIDI signal Sound Module...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 Playing Sounds

    Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Making the Connections fig.01-010 Stereo Headphones Mixer * 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. * Turn up guitar amp and audio amp volume levels and the GS- 10’s OUTPUT LEVEL only after turning on the power to all connected devices.

  • Page 15: Turning On The Power

    1. Before turning on the power, confirm the following. • Are all external devices properly connected? • Is the volume on the GS-10, your amp, and all other connected devices turned down to the minimum level? 2. Switch ON the POWER switch on the GS-10’s rear panel.

  • Page 16: Setting Output Device (Amps) (Output Select)

    Line/Phones Set this when connecting the OUTPUT jack to an audio set or when connecting a recorder for recording. Use this setting also when using the GS-10’s speakers or headphones. Combo AMP Use this setting when connecting to the guitar input of a combo amp (where the amp and speaker or speakers are combined in a single unit).

  • Page 17: Connecting Audio Devices To The Aux Input Jack

    The input sounds from the AUX INPUT jack are mixed with the guitar sounds within the GS-10, making this a convenient feature when using the GS-10’s speakers or headphones. * The mixed sound is not output from DIGITAL OUT.

  • Page 18: Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches)

    The following information appears in the Play screen. fig.02-050d Patch Name User/Preset If the Patch Does Not Switch On the GS-10, you cannot switch patches in any screen other than the Play screen. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen (p. 15). Number...

  • Page 19: Selecting The Input (Input Select)

    You can add effects to the signals input from the GUITAR/BASS INPUT connector (when a guitar is connected). Signals from MIC INPUT are disregarded, and the signals input to the GS-10 from the USB or AUX INPUT connectors are mixed with the effect output. fig.02-070...

  • Page 20: Setting The Mic Input Level (Mic Gain)

    You can add effects to the signals input from the USB connector (for sounds in the bass and similar registers). Signals from GUITAR/BASS INPUT and MIC INPUT are disregarded, and the signals input to the GS-10 from the AUX INPUT connector are mixed with the effect output.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Tones With The Knobs

    Adjusting the Tones with the Knobs The GS-10 panel features 13 knobs for adjusting effect tones. You can use these knobs to make slight adjustments to tones in the selected patch quickly and easily. fig.02-150 PREAMP GAIN: Adjusts the degree of preamp distortion. The distortion gets stronger as the knob is turned to the right.

  • Page 22: Turning The Effect On And Off

    Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Turning the Effect On and Off The GS-10’s internal effects are switched on and off with button controls. The indicator for an effect’s ON/OFF button lights up when the effect is enabled.

  • Page 23: Making More Precise Effect Settings

    You can jump to the core parameters by pressing PARAMETER [ PARAMETER [ there aren’t that many parameters, the GS-10 jumps to the last (or first) parameter. 3. Rotate the VALUE dial to change the value of a setting. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for any other parameter settings you want to change.

  • Page 24: Naming Patches

    Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Naming Patches 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.

  • Page 25: Saving The Tones You Have Created

    * To cancel the Write procedure, press [EXIT]. The Play screen returns to the display. 3. Press [WRITE]. The GS-10 switches to the write-destination patch, and you’re returned to the Play screen. * The sound of the patch previously stored at the write destination will be lost once the write is executed.

  • Page 26: Exchanging Patches

    Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Exchanging Patches On the GS-10, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two User patches. The following explains how this is done. fig.03-050 1. Select the exchange source patch. * Refer to “Patch Change” (p. 18).

  • Page 27: Registering Your Favorite Patches (Direct Patch)

    Registering Your Favorite Patches (DIRECT PATCH) You can register preferred patches to DIRECT PATCH [1]–[4] and then press these buttons to call up the corresponding patches directly. fig.03-070 1. Press [SYSTEM] a number of times until “DIRECT PATCH” is displayed. fig.03-080d 2.

  • Page 28: Introduction To Effects And Parameters

    * Depending on the type of bass guitar you are using, you may not be able to achieve the intended effect if the input level to the GS-10 is excessively high. In such cases, lower the volume or tone of your bass guitar.
  • Page 29 360, T.E., B-MAN, FLIP TOP, Bass Clean, Bass Crunch, Bass HiGain, or Mic Preamp set OUTPUT SELECT (p. 16) as shown below to match the GS-10 to the type of amp to be connected. When connecting to an audio amp or similar equipment:...
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters When CUSTOM 1–3 is selected for Type You can set the following parameters when Type is set to CUSTOM. “Customizing the COSM Amps” (p. 55) EDIT CUSTOM PRE 1–3 Parameter Value Type JC Clean, TW Clean, Crunch, VO Lead, BG Lead, MS1959 Stk, Modern Stk Bottom...

  • Page 31: Comp (Compressor)

    EDIT CUSTOM SP 1 –2 Parameter Value Speaker Size 5”–15” Color Low -10–+10 Color High -10–+10 Speaker Num x1, x2, x4, x8 Cabinet Open, Close Mic Type This setting selects the simulated mic type. General dynamic mic used for instruments and vocals.

  • Page 32: Od/Ds (Overdrive/Distortion)

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. It provides 22 types of distortion and three different custom settings. Parameter Value On/Off Off, On Type refer to below Drive 0–100 Bass -50–+50 Treble...

  • Page 33: Delay

    DELAY This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. Parameter Value On/Off Off, On Type Single, Pan, Stereo DlyTime 0 ms–1800 ms, –BPM Delay Time.F 0 msec–20 msec Tap Time 0%–100% (Type = Pan) Feedback 0–100...

  • Page 34: Chorus

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters 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, Stereo1, Stereo2 Rate 0–100, BPM Depth 0–100 Pre Delay 0.0 msec–40.0 msec Low Cut...

  • Page 35: Eq (Equalizer)

    Rev Time (Reverb Time) Adjusts the length (time) of reverberation. Pre Delay Adjusts the time until the reverb sound appears. Low Cut (Low Cut Filter) This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect. This lets you cut the low-end component below the set frequency to create a clear, distinct low end, thereby bringing out the high end of the effect.

  • Page 36: Fx-1

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters FX-1 With FX-1, you can select the effect to be used from the following. • PEDAL WAH • AUTO WAH • TONE MODIFY • ADV. COMP (Advanced Compressor) • LIMITER • ENHANCER • SLOW GEAR •...

  • Page 37: Tm (Tone Modify)

    Mode Selection for the wah mode. LPF (Low Pass Filter): This creates a wah effect over a wide frequency range. BPF (Band Pass Filter): This creates a wah effect in a narrow frequency range. Polarity Selection for the direction in which the filter will change in response to the input.

  • Page 38: Acs (Advanced Compressor)

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters ACS (Advanced Compressor) This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume level of the input signal. You can also use it as a “limiter” to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent distortion.

  • Page 39: Enh (Enhancer)

    ENH (Enhancer) By adding sounds which are out-of-phase with the direct sound, this effect enhances the definition of the sound, and pushes it to the forefront. Parameter Value Sens 0–100 Freq 800 Hz–10.0 kHz Mix Level 0–100 Sens (Sensitivity) Adjusts the manner in which the enhancer will be applied relative to the input signals.

  • Page 40: Df (Defretter)

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters DF (Defretter) This simulates a fretless guitar. Parameter Value Tone -50–+50 Sens 0–100 Attack 0–100 Depth 0–100 Resonance 0–100 Effect Level 0–100 Direct Level 0–100 Tone Adjusts the amount of blurring between the notes. Sens (Sensitivity) This controls the input sensitivity of the defretter.

  • Page 41: Fx-2

    Rise Time This determines the time needed for the volume of the feedback sound to reach its maximum from the moment the effect is turned on. Rise Time (▲) This determines the time needed for the volume of the one octave higher feedback sound to reach its maximum from the moment the effect is turned on.

  • Page 42: Ph (Phaser)

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters PH (Phaser) By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. Parameter Value Type 4 Stage, 8 Stage, 12 Stage, Bi-Phase Rate 0–100, BPM Depth 0–100 Manual...

  • Page 43: Hr (Harmonist)

    Resonance Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). Increasing the value will emphasize the effect, creating a more unusual sound. Separation Adjusts the diffusion. The diffusion increases as the value increases. Low Cut (Low Cut Filter) This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect.

  • Page 44: Ps (Pitch Shifter)

    You can change the number of the user scale. DIR (Direct): Sets the note name of the input sound. You can also play individual notes on the guitar and let the GS-10 interpret the note name. EFF (Effect): Sets the note name of the output sound.

  • Page 45: Oc (Octave)

    * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Master BPM (p. 54) specified for each patch. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song (synchronizing the time to twice or four times the time length of the BPM when the set time is increased).

  • Page 46: Pan

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Xover f (Crossover Frequency) This parameter sets the frequency at which the frequency components of the direct sound are divided into bass and treble bands. Lo Rate (Low Rate) Adjust the speed of the chorus effect for the low frequency range.

  • Page 47: Uv (Uni-V)

    Depth This adjusts the depth of the vibrato. Trigger This selects on/off of the vibrato. * It is assumed that this parameter will be assigned (p. 60) to the foot switch. Rise Time This sets the time passing from the moment the trigger is turned on until the set vibrato is obtained.

  • Page 48: Sdd (Short Delay)

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters SDD (Short Delay) This is a delay with the maximum delay time of 400 ms. This effect is useful for making the sound fatter. Parameter Value DlyTime 0 ms–400 ms, BPM Feedback 0–100 Effect Level 0–120 DlyTime (Delay Time)

  • Page 49: Sl (Slicer)

    SL (Slicer) This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter Value Pattern P1–P20 Rate 0–100, BPM Trigger Sens 0–100 Pattern Select the slice pattern that will be used to cut the sound. Rate Adjust the rate at which the sound will be cut.

  • Page 50: Syn (Guitar Synth)

    User: specify the user phrase number. Sets the note name of the input sound. You can also play individual notes on the guitar and let the GS-10 judge the note name. STEP: Sets the step of the phrase. You can also play on the guitar and put the step forward.

  • Page 51: Octave Shift

    Wave This selects a wave type that is the source of the guitar synthesizer. Square: The unit detects the pitch and attack information from the input guitar sound, then send the square waveform ) from the internal sound generator. Saw: The unit detects the pitch and attack information from the input guitar sound, then send the saw waveform ( from the internal sound generator.

  • Page 52: Bs (Bass Simulator)

    Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Velocity This adjusts the amount of the volume change of the synthesizer sound. When it is set to high, the volume change will be greater depending on the picking strength. When it is set to “0,”...

  • Page 53: Name/Ns/Master

    NAME/NS/MASTER You can select the following items in NAME/NS/MASTER. • Name (Patch Name) • Noise Suppressor • Master • Foot Volume • Effect Chain * With each press of [NAME/NS/MASTER], you move to the next item that can be set, in this order: Name →...

  • Page 54: Master

    Patch Level 0–200 Master BPM 40–250 Patch Level This adjusts the output volume of the GS-10. 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 55: Creating Original Effects Types (Customize)

    Chapter 5 Creating Original Effects Types (Customize) With the GS-10’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 GS-10 as “Custom”...

  • Page 56: Customizing The Speakers

    Chapter 5 Creating Original Effects Types (Customize) Customizing the Speakers You can make three different sets of settings, Custom 1 and Custom 2. * The sound of any patch that uses Custom 1 or 2 will be altered if the custom settings are edited. 1.

  • Page 57: Customizing Pedal Wah

    Type Selects the basic type of overdrive/distortion. OD-1 This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1. This is the sound of the BOSS OD-2. OD-2 CRUNCH This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. This gives a basic, traditional distortion DS-1 sound.

  • Page 58: Setting The External Pedal Functions

    In situations such as when you want to use the expression pedal only as a volume pedal, you can set the external pedal function as a global setting common to the GS-10 overall. “Expression Pedal Function” (refer to right) “Control 1, 2 Function” (p. 59)

  • Page 59: Setting The External Foot Switch Functions (Control 1, 2 Function)

    For more on the settings for the device being run, refer to “Controlling Recorders and Sequencers Remotely from the GS-10 (Remote Control)” (p. 75). Chapter 6 Setting the External Pedal Functions Direct Patch Up: The direct patch (p. 18) number increases by 1 each time the foot switch is pressed.

  • Page 60: Setting The External Pedal Function For Individual Patches (Assign)

    Chapter 6 Setting the External Pedal Functions Setting the External Pedal Function for Individual Patches (Assign) There are two ways to set the assignments, “Quick Settings,” which allows you to use [QUICK FX] to complete the settings quickly and easily, and “Manual Settings,” where each parameter is set one at a time.

  • Page 61: Manual Settings

    Delay Time(Tap) Controls the delay time using tap input. Remote Strt/Stop Starts and stops the recorder, sequencer, or other such device connected to the GS-10. Patch Level Inc1 Increases the patch volume level in increments of 10 units. Patch Level Inc2 Increases the patch volume level in increments of 20 units.

  • Page 62: Expression Pedal

    The value of the parameter selected as the target changes within the range defined by “Min” and “Max,” as set on the GS-10. When using an external foot switch, or other controller that acts as an on/off switch, “Min” is selected with Off (CLOSED), and “Max”...
  • Page 63 Source fig.06-090d This sets the controller (source) that affects the target parameter. Controllers that can be selected as the source are shown below. EXP PEDAL Expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1, 2 jack. CTL 1, CTL 2 Foot switch connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1, 2 jack. MIDI CC# 1–31, 64–95 Control Change messages from an external MIDI device (1–...

  • Page 64: Convenient Functions And System Settings

    Chapter 7 Convenient Functions and System Settings Tuning the Guitar When the Tuner is turned on, sounds input to the GS-10 are output directly as is (bypassed), and the tuner is activated. Under these conditions you can then tune your guitar.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Display Contrast (Lcd Contrast)

    Switched (Patch Extent) By setting an upper limit to the patches, thus limiting the range of patches that can be switched, you can set the GS-10 so that only the patches you need can be selected. 1. Press [SYSTEM], then press PARAMETER [ ] so that “Patch Extent”...

  • Page 66: Keeping The Same Pedal Operations When Switching Patches (Assign Hold)

    If the expression pedal is operated, and that information is transmitted to the GS-10, the volume will change in accord with the pedal’s movement. 3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

  • Page 67: Checking The Effect Output Level With The Level Meter

    * You can check the level of signals being input to the INPUT jack by selecting “Input.” Selecting “Output” allows you to check the level of signals output from the GS-10. * You may not be able to achieve the effects you envision if your output levels are set too high.

  • Page 68: Using The Gs-10 With External Midi Devices Connected

    GS-10. * The use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channels of the connected devices match. If the MIDI channel settings are not correct, the GS-10 will be unable to exchange data with other MIDI devices. Operating From the GS-10...

  • Page 69: Making The Settings For Midi Functions

    Chapter 8 Using the GS-10 with External MIDI Devices Connected Making the Settings for MIDI Functions Here is a description of the GS-10’s MIDI functions. Set them as needed, depending on the intended use. 1. Press [SYSTEM] a number of times until the following screen appears.
  • Page 70 Valid Settings: Standard, Advanced, MMC This setting determines the MIDI messages transmitted when a MIDI sequencer or other external MIDI device is controlled with a foot switch or other controller connected to the GS-10. fig.08-090d Standard: System Realtime messages are transmitted.

  • Page 71: Transmitting And Receiving Settings Data

    Chapter 8 Using the GS-10 with External MIDI Devices Connected Transmitting and Receiving Settings Data On the GS-10, you can use Exclusive messages to provide another GS-10 with identical settings, and save effect settings on a sequencer or other device.

  • Page 72: Receiving Data

    MIDI Device (Bulk Load) Making the Connections When Receiving Data Saved on a MIDI Sequencer Connect as shown below. Set the GS-10’s Device ID to the same number that was used when the data was transmitted to the MIDI sequencer.

  • Page 73: Setting The Program Change Map

    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 GS-10 and the patches to be switched to in the “Program Change Map.” Initial Program Change Map Settings The Program Change Map set at the factory is shown below.

  • Page 74: Enabling/Disabling The Program Change Map Settings (Midi Map Select)

    Chapter 8 Using the GS-10 with External MIDI Devices Connected Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings (MIDI Map Select) This setting determines whether patches are switched according to the Program Change Map settings, or to the default settings. 1. Press [SYSTEM], then press PARAMETER [ ] so that “MIDI:Map Select”...

  • Page 75: Controlling Recorders And Sequencers Remotely From The Gs-10 (Remote Control)

    Chapter 8 Using the GS-10 with External MIDI Devices Connected Controlling Recorders and Sequencers Remotely from the GS-10 (Remote Control) If you have a MIDI-controllable recorder, sequencer, or other such external MIDI device connected to the GS-10, you can connect a foot switch to the EXP PEDAL CTL 1,2 jack and use it for remote control of the external MIDI device.

  • Page 76: Controlling The Device Remotely

    ] so that “SYS:CTL1 Func” (or “SYS:CTL2 Func”) is displayed. fig.08-290d * If connecting only one foot switch, set the GS-10 so that “SYS:CTL1 Func” is indicated; if connecting two foot switches, set the GS-10 so that “SYS:CTL1 Func” or “SYS:CTL2 Func”...
  • Page 77 Chapter 8 Using the GS-10 with External MIDI Devices Connected Settings Example: When Using SONAR 2.0 The following settings allow you to control the sequencer Play/Stop, Reset, and Record functions from the GS-10. (With SONAR 2.0, these are set according to note names (Keys) rather than Note messages.) 1.

  • Page 78: Using The Gs-10 Connected To A Computer Via Usb

    Chapter 9 Using the GS-10 Connected to a Computer Via USB Before Connecting with USB With the GS-10, you can use USB to transmit both digital audio signals and MIDI messages between the GS-10 and your computer. This requires installation of a USB driver on your computer so that it can work with the GS-10’s driver mode settings.

  • Page 79: Enabling And Disabling The Direct Monitor Command

    Chapter 9 Using the GS-10 Connected to a Computer Via USB Enabling and Disabling the Direct Monitor Command This setting determines whether or not the command (the Direct Monitor command) controlling the Direct Monitor (described later) setting is enabled. 1. Press [USB].

  • Page 80: Switching The Driver Mode

    4. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. * If the driver for the set mode has not yet been installed, at this point you need to turn off the power to the GS-10 and install the driver. 5. Quit any sequencer software and any other computer applications used by the GS-10.

  • Page 81: Recording The Gs-10'S Output With A Computer

    Computer’s Audio Playback Set the audio output port used by applications to the GS-10. You can use the GS-10 to add effects to audio data played back from the computer, and then record these sounds back to the computer.

  • Page 82: Appendices

    This connector re-transmits the messages MIDI THRU that were received at MIDI IN. * The GS-10 features both “MIDI IN” and “MIDI OUT” connectors. MIDI channels MIDI is able to independently control more than one MIDI device over a single MIDI cable. This is possible because of the concept of MIDI channels.

  • Page 83: About The Midi Implementation

    (some devices may require settings or other procedures). With the GS-10, you can use MIDI to transfer MIDI messages and audio data. Error Messages If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could not be executed, the display will indicate an error message.

  • Page 84: Patch List

    Appendices Patch List Patch Name P101 POWER LEAD P102 WARM CLEAN P103 BRIT VALVES P104 METAL MASTERS P105 ATTIC AMPS P106 WARM OVERDRIVE P107 1969 VIBE P108 CLASSICAL ROCK P109 5th TONE+SlwGEAR P110 CRYING P111 70's FUNK P112 ALMOST HUMAN P113 80's ROCKABILLY P114...
  • Page 85 Patch Name P151 MORPHEOUS P152 MS TRI-CHANNEL P153 MODERN CRUNCH P154 MONO SYNTH P155 CLEAN&COMPRESSED P156 DRIVE1964-65-69 P157 OCTAVE SYN LEAD P158 OLD MS w/JUMPER P159 SLICE IT UP! P160 OCTAVE T-WAH P161 RHODES GUITAR P162 PINK WALL P163 POWER CHORD P164 ORCHESTRAL DELAY P165...

  • Page 86: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Appendices Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Restoring the GS-10 to the settings made at the factory is referred to as “Factory Reset.” Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in effect when the GS-10 was shipped from the factory, you can also specify the range of settings to be reset.

  • Page 87: Roland Exclusive Messages

    Roland Exclusive Messages 1. Data Format for Exclusive Messages Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all Exclusive messages (type IV): Byte Description Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID (Roland) Device ID Model ID Command ID [BODY] Main data End of exclusive •MIDI status: F0H, F7H An Exclusive message must be flanked by a pair of status codes, starting with a Manufacturer ID immediately after F0H (MIDI version 1.0).
  • Page 88 Appendices * The size of the requested data does not indicate the number of bytes that will make up a DT1 message, but represents the address fields where the requested data resides. * Some models are subject to limitations in data format used for a single transaction. Requested data, for example, may have a limit in length or must be divided into predetermined address fields before it is exchanged across the interface.

  • Page 89: Midi Implementation

    MIDI Implementation Model: GS-10 Date: Jul. 15, 2003 Version: 1.00 1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA ■CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGE ●Control Change Status Second Third n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) cc = Controller Number: 00H, 20H (0, 32)
  • Page 90 3. EXCLUSICE COMMUNICATION On the GS-10, exclusive messages can be used as follows. - Transmit/receive GS-10 system/ patch data. The model ID for GS-10 exclusive messages is 00H 63H, and you can set up the device ID at 00H–1FH. ■ONE WAY COMMUNICATION ●Request Data 1...
  • Page 91 Address Block Map ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address Block Sub Block 00 00 00 00 +---------------+ +-----------------------------+ | SYSTEM | | TUNER | +-----------------------------+ *Refer to "Table TUNER" 01 00 00 00 | +-----------------------------+ | | OUTPUT | +-----------------------------+ *Refer to "Table OUTPUT" 01 01 00 00 | +-----------------------------+ | | DIRECT PATCH...
  • Page 92 Data size is fixed at 2 bytes. Upon receiving RQ1, the GS-10 replies with the patch number. Request size to the GS-10 at this time is fixed at 2 bytes (set at 00 00 00 02). Patch Write When received: After the patch is written, the patch is switched to the received patch number, and the Current Patch is output.
  • Page 93 Table DIRECT PATCH <SYSTEM: DIRECT PATCH> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 02 00 00 - 01 01 00 01# - 01 47 01 01 00 02 00 00 00 02 00 00 - 01 01 00 03# - 01 47 01 01 00 04...
  • Page 94 Appendices Table MIDI <SYSTEM: MIDI> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01 04 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 0F 01 04 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 01 01 04 00 02 00 00 00 01 00 - 10 01 04 00 03 00 00 00 01...
  • Page 95 Table HARMONIST <HARMONIST User Scale> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Scale 1 --- 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 00 02 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 00 03...
  • Page 96 Appendices --- Scale 9 --- 03 00 08 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 08 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 08 02 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 08 03 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 08 04...
  • Page 97 --- Scale 18 --- 03 00 11 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 11 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 11 02 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 11 03 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 11 04...
  • Page 98 Appendices --- Scale 27 --- 03 00 1A 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 1A 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 1A 02 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 1A 03 00 00 00 01 00 - 30 03 00 1A 04...
  • Page 99 Table AUTO RIFF <AUTO RIFF User Phrase> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 32 03 01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 32 03 01 00 02 00 00 00 01 00 - 32 03 01 00 03 00 00 00 01...
  • Page 100 Appendices 03 01 00 6E 00 00 00 01 00 - 32 03 01 00 6F 00 00 00 01 00 - 32 03 01 00 70 00 00 00 01 00 - 32 03 01 00 71 00 00 00 01 00 - 32 03 01 00 72 00 00 00 01...
  • Page 101 Table AR Step Note <AUTO RIFF User Phrase> ---------------- ---------------- Data(H) Description ---------------- ---------------- Below is an explanation of the Description value when IN is C. Replace each of the values when IN is something other than C. Pitch = -C ↓↓ Pitch = -Db↓...
  • Page 102 Appendices Table AMP <AMP Customize> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03 02 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 06 03 02 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 0A 03 02 00 02 00 00 00 01 00 - 0A 03 02 00 03 00 00 00 01...
  • Page 103 Table OD/DS <OD/DS Customize> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03 04 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 07 03 04 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 0A 03 04 00 02 00 00 00 01 00 - 0A 03 04 00 03 00 00 00 01 00 - 0A...
  • Page 104 Appendices Table Quick Fx Data <Quick Fx Data> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 04 00 ** ** 04 01 ** ** 04 02 ** ** 04 03 ** ** ↑ ↑ Separate the upper four and lower four bits, assigning them to different bytes, ↑...
  • Page 105 --- COMP --- ** ** 01 00 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 ** ** 01 02 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 --- OD/DS --- ** ** 02 00 00 00 00 02 00 - 18 ** ** 02 02 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 ** ** 02 04...
  • Page 106 Appendices 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 00 00 00 02 00 - 02 00 00 00 02 00 - 28 ** ** 05 0A 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 00 00 00 04...
  • Page 107 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 ** ** 05 16 00 00 00 02 00 - 0B 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 ** ** 05 18 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 00 00 00 04 00 00 -...
  • Page 108 Appendices 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 ** ** 05 22 00 00 00 02 00 - 64 --- DELAY --- ** ** 06 00 00 00 00 02 00 - 02 ** ** 06 02 00 00 00 02 00 - 66 ** ** 06 04 00 00 00 02...
  • Page 109 --- FX-2 --- ** ** 05 00 00 00 00 01 20 - 7F ** ** 05 01# 00 00 00 01 20 - 7F ** ** : ** ** 05 0B# 00 00 00 01 20 - 7F --- DELAY --- ** ** 06 00 00 00 00 01 20 - 7F...
  • Page 110 Appendices ** ** 00 17 00 00 00 01 00 - 64 ** ** 00 18 00 00 00 01 00 - 64 ** ** 00 19 00 00 00 01 00 - 11 ** ** 00 1A 00 00 00 01 00 - 64 ** ** 00 1B 00 00 00 01...
  • Page 111 ** ** 03 18 00 00 00 01 00 - 01 ** ** 03 19 00 00 00 01 00 - 02 ** ** 03 1A 00 00 00 01 00 - 09 ** ** 03 1B 00 00 00 01 00 - 04 ** ** 03 1C 00 00 00 01...
  • Page 112 Appendices ** ** 05 2B 00 00 00 01 00 - 64 ** ** 05 2C 00 00 00 01 00 - 64 ** ** 05 2D 00 00 00 01 00 - 03 ** ** 05 2E 00 00 00 01 00 - 64 ** ** 05 2F 00 00 00 01...
  • Page 113 ** ** 06 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 28 ** ** 06 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 28 --- DELAY --- ** ** 07 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 01 ** ** 07 01 00 00 00 01 00 - 02 ** ** 07 02...
  • Page 114 Appendices --- ASSIGN 2 --- ** ** 0F 00 00 00 00 01 00 - 01 ** ** 0F 01 00 00 00 02 00 00 - ** ** 0F 02# - 01 7F ** ** 0F 03 00 00 00 02 xx xx - ** ** 0F 04# - xx xx...
  • Page 115 Table Patch Change <Patch Change> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- PatchChange --- 0A 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 00 00 - 0A 00 00 01# - 01 47 Table Patch Write <Patch Write> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- PatchWrite --- 0A 01 00 00...
  • Page 116 Appendices Table Quick Fx Target <Quick Fx: Assign Target> ---------------- ---------------- Data(H) Description ---------------- ---------------- 00 00 00 00 FX1:On/Off 00 00 00 01 FX1:FX Select 00 00 00 02 PW :Type 00 00 00 03 PW :Pdl Position 00 00 00 04 PW :Level 00 00 00 05 AW :Mode...
  • Page 117 00 00 0E 01 CE :Mode 00 00 0E 02 CE :Rate 00 00 0E 03 CE :Depth 00 00 0E 04 CE :Pre Delay 00 00 0E 05 CE :Low Cut Filter 00 00 0E 06 CE :High Cut Filter 00 00 0E 07 CE :Effect Level 00 00 0E 08...
  • Page 118 Appendices Table EQ Middle Frequency <EQ(SEQ): Lo(Hi)-Mid f> ---------------- ---------------- Data(H) Description ---------------- ---------------- 20.0Hz 25.0Hz 31.5Hz 40.0Hz 50.0Hz 63.0Hz 80.0Hz 100Hz 125Hz 160Hz 200Hz 250Hz 315Hz 400Hz 500Hz 630Hz 800Hz 1.00kHz 1.25kHz 1.60kHz 2.00kHz 2.50kHz 3.15kHz 4.00kHz 5.00kHz 6.30kHz 8.00kHz 10.0kHz Table EQ Middle Q...
  • Page 119 Table HR Scale <Harmony Scale> --------------------------------------------- Harmony Input note User Scale Harmony note (Default) -2oct Scale 1 -C↓↓ -C#↓↓ -D↓↓ -14th Scale 2 -D↓ -D#↓ -E↓ -13th Scale 3 -E↓ -E↓ -F↓ -F↓ -F#↓ -G↓ -12th Scale 4 -11th Scale 5 -G↓...
  • Page 120 Appendices Table Chain <Effect Chain> ---------------- ---------------- Data(H) Description ---------------- ---------------- FX-1 Compressor Overdrive/Distortion Preamp/Speaker Simulator Equalizer FX-2 Delay Chorus Reverb Noise Suppressor Foot Volume Table Name <Name Edit> ---------------- ---------------- Data(H) Description ---------------- ---------------- " & < > Table Target <Patch: Assign Target>...
  • Page 121 00 6E HR :HR1 Harmony 00 6F HR :HR1 Pre Delay 00 70 HR :HR1 Feedback 00 71 HR :HR1 Level 00 72 HR :HR2 Harmony 00 73 HR :HR2 Pre Delay 00 74 HR :HR2 Level 00 75 HR :Key 00 76 HR :Direct Level 00 77...

  • Page 122: Midi Implementation Chart

    Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart GUITAR EFFECTS SYSTEM with USB AUDIO INTERFACE Model GS-10 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...

  • Page 123: Specifications

    Specifications GS-10: Guitar Effects System with USB Audio Interface Rated Power Output 1.5 W + 1.5 W Signal Processing AD Conversion: 24 bit + AF method DA Conversion: 24 bit Digital Out/USB Audio: 24 bit Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories...
  • Page 124 2.25 kg/5 lbs Accessories AC Adaptor (BRC series) Read This First (Leaflet) Owner’s Manual USB cable GS-10 Software CD-ROM Cakewalk Music Creator set (CD-ROM, Owner’s Manual) Options Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland) Foot Switch: FS-5U Connection Cord: PCS-31 (Roland) (1/4 inches Phone Plug (stereo) – 1/4 inches Phone Plug (mono) x 2) * 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms...

  • Page 125: Installing & Setup The Usb Driver

    The USB Driver is software which passes data between the GS-10 and the application (sequencer software etc.) that is running on the USB-connected computer. The GS-10 Driver sends data from the application to the GS-10, and passes data from the GS-10 to the application.

  • Page 126: Setting Up The Driver (Windows)

    Special Driver mode allows audio to be recorded/played/edited with high quality and stable timing. Audio signals can be transferred between the GS-10 and the computer at a resolution of 24 bits and sampling frequencies of 44.1 kHz. And in addition to audio, you can also control the GS-10 using MIDI messages and connect external MIDI devices and computers.
  • Page 127 ■ Windows XP/2000 users Windows XP With the GS-10 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). Open “Control Panel” from the Windows Start menu, then open the “System Properties” dialog.
  • Page 128 Before connecting the USB cable, switch the GS-10’s driver mode to “Advanced.” For instructions on switching the GS-10’s driver modes, refer to “Switching the Driver Mode” (p. 80). With the power switch turned OFF, use the USB cable to connect the GS-10 to your computer.
  • Page 129 Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”, and click [Next]. fig.11-070 Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “BOSS GS-10”, and click [Next]. Driver installation will begin. If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” setting in step 4 was not set to “Ignore”, a “Hardware Installation”...
  • Page 130 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. fig.11-120 Verify that “BOSS GS-10” is displayed, and click [Finish]. Wait until “Found New Hardware” appears near the taskbar. When driver installation has been completed, the “System Settings Change” dialog box will appear.
  • Page 131 Windows 2000 With the GS-10 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select “Settings | Control Panel.” In “Control Panel,” double-click the System icon.
  • Page 132 Before connecting the USB cable, switch the GS-10’s driver mode to “Advanced.” For instructions on switching the GS-10’s driver modes, refer to “Switching the Driver Mode” (p. 80). With the power switch turned OFF, use the USB cable to connect the GS-10 to your computer.
  • Page 133 fig.11-180 Click [OK]. The “Files Needed” dialog box will appear. In the Copy files from field, type the folder name that is shown in the dialog box, and click [OK]. D:\DRIVER\USB_XP2k * The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive. fig.11-190 If the “File signature verification”...
  • Page 134 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Verify that “BOSS GS-10” is displayed, and click [Finish]. Driver installation will begin. When driver installation has been completed, the “System Settings Change” dialog box will appear. fig.11-220 Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically.
  • Page 135 Before connecting the USB cable, switch the GS-10’s driver mode to “Advanced.” For instructions on switching the GS-10’s driver modes, refer to “Switching the Driver Mode” (p. 80). With the power switch turned OFF, use the USB cable to connect the GS-10 to your computer.
  • Page 136 Before connecting the USB cable, switch the GS-10’s driver mode to “Standard.” For instructions on switching the GS-10’s driver modes, refer to “Switching the Driver Mode” (p. 80). With the power switch turned OFF, use the USB cable to connect the GS-10 to your computer.
  • Page 137 Before connecting the USB cable, switch the GS-10’s driver mode to “Standard.” For instructions on switching the GS-10’s driver modes, refer to “Switching the Driver Mode” (p. 80). With the power switch turned OFF, use the USB cable to connect the GS-10 to your computer.
  • Page 138 Before connecting the USB cable, switch the GS-10’s driver mode to “Standard.” For instructions on switching the GS-10’s driver modes, refer to “Switching the Driver Mode” (p. 80). With the power switch turned OFF, use the USB cable to connect the GS-10 to your computer.
  • Page 139 Check CD-ROM drive, and click [Next]. A dialog box like the one shown below will appear. fig.11-310 Click [Next] File (driver) copying will begin. If the Windows CD-ROM is not inserted in the CD-ROM drive, a “Insert Disk” dialog box may appear.
  • Page 140 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Click [Next], and proceed with the installation in the same way as in steps 8–10. When installation of the USB audio device driver is complete, a dialog box like the one shown here will appear.

  • Page 141: Driver Settings

    MME BOSS GS-10 Out (Windows XP/2000 only) This sends audio data from the computer to the GS-10. Use this setting if you want to use 24-bit audio with an application that does not have a WDM driver mode or does not support ASIO (such as Cool Edit).
  • Page 142 Sound BOSS GS-10 recording MIDI music BOSS GS-10 MIDI OUT playback Click [OK] to close the “Sounds and Audio Devices Properties” dialog box. This concludes the procedure for setting the input and output destinations. → Next, set the Windows “Volume Control” (p. 144).
  • Page 143 Select [Single instrument], and choose one of the following from the list that appears, and click [Apply]. Special driver mode MIDI sound BOSS GS-10 MIDI OUT playback Click [OK] to close the Multimedia Properties dialog box. This concludes the procedure for setting the input and output destinations.
  • Page 144 If you are using Windows 2000 and the CD Player is not displayed, check “Enable digital music CDs for this CD playback device” in Digital CD Playback. → “When playing audio CDs from the computer’s internal CD-ROM drive, or using the GS-10 to play game music” (p. 145)
  • Page 145 When playing audio CDs from the computer’s internal CD-ROM drive, or using the GS-10 to play game music Windows XP/2000 users: 1. Open the “System Properties” dialog box. Windows XP- Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select “Control Panel.”...

  • Page 146: Setting Up The Driver (Macintosh)

    In Special Driver mode, allowing audio to be recorded/played/edited with high quality and stable timing. Audio signals can be transferred between the GS-10 and the computer at a resolution of 24 bits and sampling frequencies of 44.1 kHz. And in addition to audio, you can also control the GS-10 using MIDI messages and connect external MIDI devices and computers.
  • Page 147 Disconnect the GS-10 from the Macintosh before you perform the installation. If the power of the GS-10 is turned on, a message like the following will appear when the Macintosh is started up. Perform the steps described below as appropriate for the message that is displayed.
  • Page 148 Before connecting the USB cable, switch the GS-10’s driver mode to “Advanced.” For instructions on switching the GS-10’s driver modes, refer to “Switching the Driver Mode” (p. 80). With the power switch turned OFF, use the USB cable to connect the GS-10 to your computer.
  • Page 149 BOSS GS-10, and click [OK]. fig.11-430 * If the dialog box does not show “BOSS GS-10,” check whether the GS-10 is connected correctly, and start up OMS Setup once again. Verify that the “OMS MIDI Device Setup” dialog box lists the GS-10. Then click all check boxes from “Port 1”...
  • Page 150 GS-10 MIDI IN,OUT icon in the Studio Setup window. If you hear sound, the settings have been made correctly. fig.11-480 * GS-10 MIDI IN,OUT corresponds to the GS-10’s MIDI IN,MIDI OUT. GS-10 CONTROL corresponds to the GS-10’s control port. After you have verified this, and exit OMS Setup.
  • Page 151 GS-10 Driver in MIDI Configuration, and click [OK]. fig.11-510 * If the dialog box does not show “GS-10 Driver,” check whether the GS-10 is connected correctly, and start up FreeMIDI Setup once again. Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified.
  • Page 152 * If the dialog will not appear, select “Quick Setup” from the Configuration menu. Click [Continue]. * If the dialog box does not show “GS-10 Driver,” check whether the GS-10 is connected correctly, and start up FreeMIDI Setup once again.
  • Page 153 If a MIDI sound module is connected to the GS-10’s MIDI OUT connector, click the GS-10 MIDI IN,OUT icon in the setting window. If you hear sound, the settings have been made correctly. fig.11-540 GS-10 MIDI IN,OUT corresponds to the GS-10’s MIDI IN,MIDI OUT. GS-10 CONTROL corresponds to the GS-10’s control port...
  • Page 154 You must install the MIDI driver even if you will be using only audio on the GS-10. * Be sure to install the MIDI driver before you install the ASIO driver. This section explains how to install the ASIO driver that allows the GS-10 to be used by your sequencer software or audio editing software.
  • Page 155 In case of Mac OS X v10.1.5, the display will indicate “Authorization,” then click on the key symbol. fig.11-560 The “Authenticate” dialog box will appear; type your password and click “OK.” The display will indicate “Welcome to the GS-10 USB Driver Installer.” fig.11-570 Click [Continue].
  • Page 156 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) Click [Continue Installation]. The display will indicate “The software was successfully installed.” fig.11-610 Click [Restart] to restart your Macintosh.
  • Page 157 ON the POWER switch. Wait for approximately five seconds. While you are waiting, the screen display will not change, but the GS-10 is being detected. Do not touch the mouse or keyboard. In order to check that detection has been completed, once again go to “Apple System Profiler”, and select “Update all information”...
  • Page 158 With the volume turned down on the GS-10 and on your peripheral audio equipment, click [Start Test]. Test signals will be output from the GS-10; left first, then right, as indicated in the screen. fig.11-660 In the Sound dialog box, click the “Input” tab.
  • Page 159 From the File menu, select “Quit.” Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) If USB audio is not displayed, close the “Sound” dialog box, and disconnect the GS-10’s USB cable from the Macintosh. Perform the driver installation (p. 157) once again.
  • Page 160 10.” Now, try clicking on an alert in the list. If the sound of the alert comes from the GS-10 when you do so, it means that the GS-10 is being recognized and that the driver has been installed properly.
  • Page 161 • Leave the Sleep function of your Macintosh turned off. • The GS-10 will not work in the Classic environment of Mac OS X. Use the GS-10 when the Classic environment is not running. Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) The “Main Volume”...

  • Page 162: Setting The Special Driver's Functions

    Setting the Special Driver’s Functions Adjusting the audio latency When using the GS-10 in Advanced mode, you can change the driver settings to adjust the latency of the audio. To adjust the latency, change the Buffer Size in the driver settings dialog box.
  • Page 163 Opening the special driver settings dialog box If using Windows: 1. Open the “Control Panel” and double-click “BOSS GS-10.” The “BOSS GS-10 Driver Settings” dialog box will appear. * In Windows XP, click “Switch to classic view” to switch the display to the classic view. BOSS GS- 10 will not be displayed unless the classic view is selected.

  • Page 164: Troubleshooting

    The sound of a device connected to the MIC INPUT jack is distorted → If you are inputting sound through the MIC INPUT jacks, adjust the Mic Gain (p. 20) of the GS-10 to lower the input level. Oscillating sound occurs ❏...

  • Page 165: Other Problems

    MIDI IN connector ❏ Are you connected via USB? → If the GS-10 is connected via USB with the driver mode set to Advanced, messages to MIDI IN are transmitted to the computer via USB. Disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 166 ❏ If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, and you connect the GS-10 to a USB connector to which the GS-10 has never been connected before, the “Unknown device” dialog box may appear even on a computer onto which you have already installed the driver.

  • Page 167: Problems When Using The Usb Driver

    USB Device”, “?USB Device”, “USB Device”, and “USB composite device” that you find. If you find BOSS GS-10 with a yellow “!” or a red “?” displayed beside it, delete this in the same way. 8. When you have finished deleting the unwanted devices, click [OK] in the System Properties dialog box.
  • Page 168 ❏ Was the driver installed correctly? → In order for you to play back audio data via the GS-10, the driver must be installed. For installation and settings, refer to “Installing & Setting Up the Driver” (Windows, p.
  • Page 169 AUX INPUT, set the AUX INPUT LEVEL knob to minimum position. ❏ Is a mic or guitar still connected? → If a mic or guitar is connected to the GS-10, disconnect the mic or guitar. Disconnect any audio devices you are not using. ❏...
  • Page 170 Troubleshooting ❏ Is the GS-10 connected to a USB hub? → Try connecting the GS-10 directly to the USB connector of the Macintosh itself. ❏ Are you using a USB device other than the GS-10? → Try turning off the power of all USB audio devices other than the GS-10.
  • Page 171 8. Restart Windows. ❏ If you are using the special driver, you can solve this problem in the “BOSS GS-10 Driver Settings” dialog box. → For details, refer to the section “Something is wrong with playback; sound is interrupted or notes are missing”...
  • Page 172 GS-10, such as accessing the CD-ROM drive or a network? → If an operation involving a heavy processing load is performed while the GS-10 is in use, it may not operate correctly. If this occurs, stop playback/recording, and then try resuming playback/recording. If you are still unable to play back/record, exit all applications that use the GS-10, switch off the GS-10, then turn it on again.

  • Page 173: Deleting The Special Driver

    “Yes” button. Windows will restart. Troubleshooting Macintosh users 1. Disconnect the USB cable (by which the GS-10 is connected) from your Macintosh. 2. From the system extensions folder, drag “USB GS-10 Driver” into the trash to delete it.

  • Page 174: Index

    Foot Switch ... 59 Foot Volume ... 54, 58 FX-1 ... 11, 36 FX-2 ... 11, 41 GAIN ... 10, 21 GS-10’s Speakers ... 15 Guitar ... 19 GUITAR AMP OUT ... 12, 16 Guitar Synth ... 50 GUITAR/BASS ... 11 Harmonist ...
  • Page 175 Knob Mode ... 66 LCD Contrast ... 65 LEVEL ... 10–11, 21 Level Meter ... 67 Limiter ... 38 Line/Phones ... 16 Master BPM ... 54 METER ... 11, 67 MIC GAIN ... 20 MIC INPUT ... 12 Microphone ... 19 MIDDLE ...
  • Page 176 Index TAP ... 11 Tone Modify ... 37 TREBLE ... 10, 21 Tremolo ... 39 TUNER ... 11 Tuner ... 64 Uni-V ... 47 USB ... 11–12, 78, 83 Direct Monitor ... 79 Direct Monitor Command ... 79 Driver Mode ... 80 Input Level ...
  • Page 177 MEMO...
  • Page 178 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. Model Name : GS-10 Type of Equipment : Guitar Effects System with USB Audio Interface Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S.
  • Page 179 Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
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