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Summary of Contents for Boss GX-100
- Page 1 GX -100 Parameter Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents EFFECTS ..........................................5 COMPRESSOR ......................................... 5 X-COMPRESSOR ......................................6 BOOSTER ......................................... 7 OVERDRIVE ........................................8 X OVERDRIVE ........................................9 DISTORTION ........................................10 X DISTORTION ......................................11 METAL DISTORTION ..................................... 12 FUZZ ..........................................13 AIRD PREAMP ....................................... 14 AIRD PREAMP TYPE List ............................................. - Page 3 Table of contents SEND/RETURN ......................................63 PHRASE LOOP ....................................... 65 X-BASS COMPRESSOR ....................................66 BASS OVERDRIVE ......................................67 X BASS OVERDRIVE ...................................... 68 BASS DISTORTION ......................................69 BASS METAL DISTORTION ................................... 70 BASS FUZZ ........................................71 AIRD BASS PREAMP ...................................... 72 BASS CHORUS .......................................
- Page 4 Table of contents INITIALIZE (Initializing a Memory) ................................136 INSERT (Inserting a Memory) ..................................138 Sound List ........................................140...
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Page 5: Effects
This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume level of the input signal. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. BOSS This models a BOSS CS-3. COMP TYPE D-COMP This models a MXR DynaComp. ORANGE This is modeled on the sound of the Dan Armstrong ORANGE SQUEEZER. 0–100 Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level signals are boosted. -
Page 6: X-Compressor
EFFECTS X-COMPRESSOR Chain Palette This uses MDP (Multi-Dimensional Processing) to obtain a consistently natural playing feel and sound that responds to the pitch range and dynamics of your phrase. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100 Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level signals are boosted. -
Page 7: Booster
EFFECTS BOOSTER Chain Palette This is an effect that amplifies the signal to raise the volume or to add distortion. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. This is a booster with unique characteristics in the midrange. BOOST Making the connection before the AIRD PREAMP produces sound suitable for solos. -
Page 8: Overdrive
This produces sweet, mild distortion. CRUNCH A lustrous crunch sound with an added element of amp distortion. T-SCREAM This models an Ibanez TS-808. TURBO OD This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the BOSS OD-2. CENTA OD This models a KLON CENTAUR. DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. -
Page 9: Overdrive
EFFECTS X OVERDRIVE Chain Palette This is an overdrive that uses MDP to obtain the distortion that’s most appropriate in each pitch range. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. -50– Adjusts the tone. -
Page 10: Distortion
EFFECTS DISTORTION Chain Palette This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF DIST This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound. A-DIST This uses MDP technology to obtain ideal distortion in all ranges of the guitar, from low to high. FAT DS A distortion sound with thick distortion. -
Page 11: Distortion
EFFECTS X DISTORTION Chain Palette This is a distortion that uses MDP to obtain the distortion that’s most appropriate in each pitch range. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. -50– Adjusts the tone. -
Page 12: Metal Distortion
Turns this effect on/off. METAL This is distortion sound that is ideal for performances of heavy riffs. METAL This models the sound of the BOSS MT-2. ZONE It produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old style to slash metal. TYPE This models the sound of the BOSS HM-2. -
Page 13: Fuzz
EFFECTS FUZZ Chain Palette This is an effect unit that gives an extreme distortion sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. A fuzz sound with rich harmonic content. FUZZ ‘60S This models a FUZZFACE. TYPE FUZZ It produces a fat fuzz sound. -
Page 14: Aird Preamp
Palette This is an amp that uses BOSS’s proprietary cutting-edge AIRD (Augmented Impulse Response Dynamics) technology to simulate every detail of a guitar amp as a unified instrument, including the response and operation of the guitar amp’s circuit and the interactions between all parts that affect the sound. -
Page 15: Sp Type List
B8x10” This is a double stack of two cabinets, each with four 10-inch speakers. You can create an original SP TYPE by using a dedicated tool to load IR (Impulse Response) data into the GX-100. USER1–16 Download the dedicated tool from the BOSS website. -
Page 16: Parametric Equalizer
EFFECTS PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER Chain Palette This adjusts the tone. You can adjust the sound character in four bands. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. LOW GAIN -20–+20 dB Adjusts the low frequency range tone. HIGH GAIN -20–+20 dB Adjusts the high frequency range tone. -
Page 17: Graphic Equalizer
EFFECTS GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Chain Palette This adjusts the tone. You can adjust the sound character in ten bands. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 31.5 Hz -20–+20 dB Adjust the volume of each frequency band. 63 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz... -
Page 18: Chorus
EFFECTS CHORUS Chain Palette This is an effect that adds a slightly modulated sound to the direct signal, creating beautiful spaciousness and depth. MONO/STEREO Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. Selection for the chorus mode. MONO This chorus effect outputs the same sound from both L channel and R channel. - Page 19 EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation * When you have an external MIDI device connected, the MASTER BPM synchronizes to the external MIDI devices tempo, making it impossible to set the MASTER BPM. To enable setting of the MASTER BPM, set “SYNC CLOCK” to “INTERNAL”. DUAL Parameter Value...
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Page 20: Prime Chorus
EFFECTS PRIME CHORUS Chain Palette This is BOSS’s proprietary chorus sound. It provides spaciousness and depth that were not previously obtainable. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, BPM Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect. -
Page 21: Flanger
EFFECTS FLANGER Chain Palette The flanger effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, BPM Sets the rate of the flanging effect. ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”... -
Page 22: Prime Flanger
EFFECTS PRIME FLANGER Chain Palette A flanger that you can set in greater detail than the standard flanger effect. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō 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”... -
Page 23: Phaser
EFFECTS PHASER Chain Palette Gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound by adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 4 STAGE, Select the number of stages for the phaser effect. STAGE 8 STAGE, 12 STAGE... -
Page 24: Script Phaser
EFFECTS SCRIPT PHASER Chain Palette Models the MXR Phase 90 which was manufactured during the ‘70s. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the volume change. BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”... -
Page 25: Prime Phaser
EFFECTS PRIME PHASER Chain Palette A phaser that can be set in greater detail. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 2 STAGE, 4 STAGE, Select the number of stages for the phaser effect. STAGE 8 STAGE, 16 STAGE, 24 STAGE 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō... -
Page 26: Classic-Vibe
EFFECTS CLASSIC-VIBE Chain Palette Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a unique undulation that you can’t get with a regular phaser. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. CHORUS Direct sound and effect sound are mixed and output. MODE VIBRATO Only effect sound is output. -
Page 27: Rotary
EFFECTS ROTARY Chain Palette This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. SLOW, This parameter changes the simulated speaker’s rotating speed (SLOW or FAST). SPEED SELECT FAST 0–100, BPM This parameter adjusts the SPEED SELECT of rotation when set to “SLOW”. -
Page 28: Vibrato
EFFECTS VIBRATO Chain Palette This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, BPM Adjusts the rate of the vibrato. ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”... -
Page 29: Prime Vibrato
EFFECTS PRIME VIBRATO Chain Palette A vibrato that you can set in greater detail than the standard vibrato effect. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, Adjusts the rate of the vibrato. BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”... -
Page 30: Tremolo
EFFECTS TREMOLO Chain Palette This effect creates a cyclic change in volume. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the volume change. BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”... -
Page 31: Pan
EFFECTS Chain Palette With the volume level of the left and right sides alternately changing, when playing sound in stereo, you can get an effect that makes the guitar sound appear to fly back and forth between the speakers. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF... -
Page 32: Ring Modulator
EFFECTS RING MODULATOR Chain Palette This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound can be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. OFF, ON If this is ON, the oscillator frequency changes according to the pitch of the input sound, producing a pitched sound. -
Page 33: Pitch Shifter
EFFECTS PITCH SHIFTER Chain Palette This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound. 1 VOICE One-voice pitch-shifted sound output in mono. -
Page 34: Harmonist
EFFECTS HARMONIST Chain Palette Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to create harmony based on diatonic scales. * Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. Be sure to mute all the other strings and play only one note at a time. -
Page 35: User Scale Settings
EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation * When you have an external MIDI device connected, the MASTER BPM synchronizes to the external MIDI devices tempo, making it impossible to set the MASTER BPM. To enable setting of the MASTER BPM, set “SYNC CLOCK” to “INTERNAL”. USER SCALE Settings * Effective with USER selected for HARMONY parameter. -
Page 36: Overtone
EFFECTS OVERTONE Chain Palette This effect uses MDP technology to add new harmonics to the sound, producing resonance and richness that was not present in the original sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. LOWER LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the harmonic one octave below. -
Page 37: Octave
EFFECTS OCTAVE Chain Palette This adds a note one octave lower and a note two octaves lower, creating a richer sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. -2 OCT 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the sound two octave below. -1 OCT 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the sound one octaves below. -
Page 38: Poly Octave
EFFECTS POLY OCTAVE Chain Palette An octave effect that works with polyphonic input. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. RANGE 0–100 This selects the register to which the effect is applied. OCTAVE LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the sound one octave below. DIRECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. -
Page 39: Delay
EFFECTS DELAY Chain Palette This is a delay with a maximum delay time of 2,000 ms. This effect is a useful way of adding depth to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 1 ms–2000 Adjusts the delay time. -
Page 40: Delay Plus
EFFECTS DELAY PLUS Chain Palette This produces a variety of delay sounds ranging from simple effects to richly idiosyncratic sounds. * This changes the parameters that are shown for the selected type. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. MONO This is a simple mono delay. -
Page 41: Type: Dual Parameters
EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation AUTO OFF, ON If this is “ON,” an effect is produced that matches what you’re playing. TRIGGER *2 CARRYOVER OFF, ON You can specify whether the effect sound carries over when you switch the DELAY to “OFF”. * 1 Displays when TYPE is “PAN”. -
Page 42: Analog Delay
EFFECTS ANALOG DELAY Chain Palette Gives a mild analog delay sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. MONO This is a simple mono delay. TYPE DIR/EFX This is a stereo-in/out delay. 12 ms–1200 Adjusts the delay time. ms, BPM ŀ–Ō... -
Page 43: Space Echo
EFFECTS SPACE ECHO Chain Palette Models the Roland RE-201. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 1 ms–2000 Adjusts the delay time. ms, BPM ŀ– * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Ō... -
Page 44: Shimmer Delay
EFFECTS SHIMMER DELAY Chain Palette Delay with pitch-shifted sound mixed in. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 1 ms–2000 Adjusts the delay time. ms, BPM ŀ– * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Ō... -
Page 45: Tera Echo
EFFECTS TERA ECHO Chain Palette This effect uses MDP technology to create a unique ambience and a spaciousness that changes according to your picking dynamics. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. SPREAD TIME 0–100 Adjusts the length of the effect sound. FEEDBACK 0–100 Adjusts the decay of the effect sound. -
Page 46: Twist
EFFECTS TWIST Chain Palette Produces an aggressive sense of rotation. Using this in conjunction with distortion will produce an even wilder sense of rotation. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. RISEÓFALL Rotation stops when you switch TRIGGER from ON to OFF. MODE RISEÓFADE When you switch TRIGGER from ON to OFF, fade-out occurs while continuing the rotation. -
Page 47: Warp
EFFECTS WARP Chain Palette Produces a dream-like sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 1 ms–2000 Adjusts the delay time. ms, BPM ŀ– * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Ō... -
Page 48: Reverb
EFFECTS REVERB Chain Palette This effect adds reverberation to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. HALL S Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Provides clear and spacious reverberations. HALL M Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Provides mild reverberations. Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metallic plate). -
Page 49: Reverb Plus
EFFECTS REVERB PLUS Chain Palette A reverb that you can set in greater detail than the standard reverb effect. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. HALL S Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Provides clear and spacious reverberations. HALL M Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. -
Page 50: Shimmer Reverb
EFFECTS SHIMMER REVERB Chain Palette Simulates reverberation with a distinctively sparkling high-frequency range. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. TIME 0.1–10.0 s Adjusts the length (time) of reverberation. TONE -50–0–+50 Adjusts the tonal character of the reverb. EFFECT 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound. -
Page 51: Ac Guitar Simulator
EFFECTS AC GUITAR SIMULATOR Chain Palette This effect simulates the tonal character of an acoustic guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. BODY 0–100 Adjusts the body resonance. -50–0–+50 Specifies the sense of volume for the low-frequency range. HIGH -50–0–+50 Specifies the sense of volume for the high-frequency range. -
Page 52: Ac Resonance
EFFECTS AC RESONANCE Chain Palette This processor allows you to change the sound produced by the pickup on an acoustic electric guitar, creating a richer sound similar to that obtained with a microphone placed close to the guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON... -
Page 53: Slow Gear
EFFECTS SLOW GEAR Chain Palette This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). Paramet Valu Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF 0– Adjusts the sensitivity of the slow gear. When it is set to a lower value, the effect of the slow gear can be SENS obtained only with a stronger picking, while no effect is obtained with a weaker picking. -
Page 54: Defretter
EFFECTS DEFRETTER Chain Palette This simulates a fretless guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. SENS 0–100 This controls the input sensitivity of the defretter. DEPTH 0–100 This controls the rate of the harmonics. TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the amount of blurring between the notes. -
Page 55: Touch Wah
EFFECTS TOUCH WAH Chain Palette You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the guitar volume. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF Select the wah mode. Low pass filter. Passes only the low-frequency region. FILTER Band pass filter. -
Page 56: S-Bend
EFFECTS S-BEND Chain Palette Gives a pitch shift up/down effect that’s not possible when using typical guitar vibrato bar techniques. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. OFF, ON The effect is applied when you switch this from OFF to ON. TRIGGER When the memory is written, this parameter is stored in the OFF state. -
Page 57: Wah
EFFECTS Chain Palette A pedal effect that peaks in a certain frequency range. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. Selects the type of wah. CRY WAH This models the sound of the CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the ’70s. VO WAH This models the sound of the VOX V846. -
Page 58: Pedal Bend
EFFECTS PEDAL BEND Chain Palette This is a pitch bend effect that’s controlled by operating the expression pedal on this unit or by using an expression pedal connected to the CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF -24–... -
Page 59: Foot Volume
EFFECTS FOOT VOLUME Chain Palette This is a volume control effect. Normally, this is controlled with an expression pedal connected to the CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. PEDAL 0–100 Adjusts the volume. POSITION VOLUME MIN 0–100... -
Page 60: Noise Suppressor
EFFECTS NOISE SUPPRESSOR Chain Palette This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope 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 the natural character of the sound. -
Page 61: Divider/Mixer
EFFECTS DIVIDER/MIXER Chain (DIVIDER) Chain (MIXER) Palette Within the effect chain, the point where the signal is split into channels “A” and “B” is called the “divider” and the point where the two signals are recombined is called the “mixer”. DIVIDER: You can use the divider to switch between channels “A”... - Page 62 EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation MODE STEREO Channels “A” and “B” will be mixed and output in stereo. PAN L/R Channels “A” and “B” will be assigned respectively to the L and R OUTPUT jacks. A LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the channel. B LEVEL 100:0–0:100 Adjusts the volume balance of channels “A”...
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Page 63: Send/Return
Chain Palette You can connect an external effects processor between the SEND jack and RETURN jack, and use it as one of the GX-100’s effects processors. The sound that is input to SEND/RETURN within the effect chain will be output to the SEND jack. The sound that is input via the RETURN jack will be input to SEND/RETURN within the effect chain. - Page 64 Parameter Value Explanation For example, by placing SEND/RETURN in the GX-100’s effect chain in front of reverb or delay, this allows you to use the SEND jack as a dry out. SEND LEVEL 0–200 Adjusts the volume of the output to the external effects device.
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Page 65: Phrase Loop
EFFECTS PHRASE LOOP Chain Palette You can record what you play (up to 38 seconds in mono, and up to 19 seconds in stereo) and make the unit play back the recorded section over and over, as a loop. You can also layer additional performances with the recording as it plays back (overdubbing). -
Page 66: X-Bass Compressor
EFFECTS X-BASS COMPRESSOR Chain Palette This is a compressor for bass that uses MDP (Multi-Dimensional Processing). Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100 Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal. When the input signal level exceeds this threshold level, THRESHOLD limiting will be applied. -
Page 67: Bass Overdrive
EFFECTS BASS OVERDRIVE Chain Palette Overdrive tuned especially for use with basses. This is an overdrive that uses MDP to obtain the distortion that’s most appropriate in each pitch range. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. -
Page 68: Bass Overdrive
EFFECTS X BASS OVERDRIVE Chain Palette This effect uses MDP to provide ideal distortion in all pitch ranges of the bass, from low to high. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. -50–... -
Page 69: Bass Distortion
EFFECTS BASS DISTORTION Chain Palette Distortion tuned especially for use with basses. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. BASS DS Distortion tuned especially for use with basses. BASS DI This models a MXR Bass D.I.+. TYPE HI BAND With this effect, distortion is applied only to the high frequency sounds, and not to the sounds in the DRIVE... -
Page 70: Bass Metal Distortion
EFFECTS BASS METAL DISTORTION Chain Palette Wild, radical distortion sound. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF DIST 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. -50– Adjusts the tone. TONE -50– Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Turning this to the left (counterclockwise) produces a sound BOTTOM with the low end cut;... -
Page 71: Bass Fuzz
EFFECTS BASS FUZZ Chain Palette Fuzz tuned especially for use with basses. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF FUZZ 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. -50– Adjusts the tone. TONE -50– Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Turning this to the left (counterclockwise) produces a sound BOTTOM with the low end cut;... -
Page 72: Aird Bass Preamp
EFFECTS AIRD BASS PREAMP Chain Palette An AIRD PREAMP for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. NATURAL BASS Uncolored clean sound for bass. High-gain sound for bass, using MDP to provide wide range and a good-sounding sense of TYPE X-DRIVE BASS separation. -
Page 73: Bass Chorus
EFFECTS BASS CHORUS Chain Palette This is a chorus effect for bass. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. MONO This chorus effect outputs the same sound from both L channel and R channel. TYPE STEREO This is a stereo chorus effect that adds different chorus sounds to L channel and R channel. 0–100, BPM Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect. -
Page 74: Bass Flanger
EFFECTS BASS FLANGER Chain Palette A flanger effect for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, BPM Sets the rate of the flanging effect. ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”... -
Page 75: Prime Bass Flanger
EFFECTS PRIME BASS FLANGER Chain Palette A Prime Flanger effect for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō 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”... -
Page 76: Bass Phaser
EFFECTS BASS PHASER Chain Palette A phaser effect for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 4 STAGE, Select the number of stages for the phaser effect. STAGE 8 STAGE, 12 STAGE 0–100, BPM ŀ– Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the volume change. -
Page 77: Prime Bass Phaser
EFFECTS PRIME BASS PHASER Chain Palette A Prime Phaser effect for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. 2 STAGE, 4 STAGE, Select the number of stages for the phaser effect. STAGE 8 STAGE, 16 STAGE, 24 STAGE 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō... -
Page 78: Bass Pitch Shifter
EFFECTS BASS PITCH SHIFTER Chain Palette A pitch shifter effect for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound. 1 VOICE One-voice pitch-shifted sound output in mono. 2 MONO Two-voice pitch-shifted sound (PS1, PS2) output in mono. -
Page 79: Bass Harmonist
EFFECTS BASS HARMONIST Chain Palette A Harmonist effect for bass guitar. Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an analysis of the bass input, allowing you to create harmony based on diatonic scales. * Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. Be sure to mute all the other strings and play only one note at a time. - Page 80 EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation * When you have an external MIDI device connected, the MASTER BPM synchronizes to the external MIDI devices tempo, making it impossible to set the MASTER BPM. To enable setting of the MASTER BPM, set “SYNC CLOCK” to “INTERNAL”.
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Page 81: Bass Octave
EFFECTS BASS OCTAVE Chain Palette This is an OCTAVE effect for bass. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. -2 OCT 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the sound two octave below. -1 OCT 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the sound one octaves below. DIRECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. -
Page 82: Bass Slow Gear
EFFECTS BASS SLOW GEAR Chain Palette This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). Paramet Valu Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF 0– Adjusts the sensitivity of the humanizer. When it is set to a lower value, the effect of the slow gear can be SENS obtained only with a stronger picking, while no effect is obtained with a weaker picking. -
Page 83: Bass Defretter
EFFECTS BASS DEFRETTER Chain Palette This simulates a fretless bass. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. SENS 0–100 This controls the input sensitivity of the defretter. ATTACK 0–100 Adjusts the attack of the picking sound. TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the amount of blurring between the notes. -
Page 84: Bass Touch Wah
EFFECTS BASS TOUCH WAH Chain Palette You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the bass level. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF Select the wah mode. FILTER Low pass filter. Passes only the low-frequency region. Band pass filter. -
Page 85: Bass S-Bend
EFFECTS BASS S-BEND Chain Palette An S-Bend effect for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. OFF, ON The effect is applied when you switch this from OFF to ON. TRIGGER When the memory is written, this parameter is stored in the OFF state. -3oct, -2oct, -1oct, +1oct, +2oct, Adjusts the amount of pitch shift in octave steps. -
Page 86: Bass Wah
EFFECTS BASS WAH Chain Palette This wah has been specially adapted for use in the bass registers. Inclusion of the low-frequency range in the wah sound produces a robust wah effect, with no dilution of the sound. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. -
Page 87: Bass Pedal Bend
EFFECTS BASS PEDAL BEND Chain Palette This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. * Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. Parameter Value Explanation OFF, Turns this effect on/off. -
Page 88: Master
By connecting your guitar amp’s channel switching jack to the GX- (Channel switching jack) 100’s AMP CONTROL jack, you can then use Amp Control to switch the amp channel. This combining of the GX-100 and the amp channels allows you to get an even wider variety of distortion sounds. -
Page 89: Effects That Can Be Placed, And Upper Limit On Functional Devices
EFFECTS Effects that can be placed, and upper limit on functional devices You can arrange up to 15 effects and functional devices such as DIVIDER/MIXER, LOOPER, SEND/RETURN and so on within the effect chain. Type Upper limit on effects that can be placed Same effect LOOPER DIVIDER/MIXER... - Page 90 EFFECTS VIBRATO SCRIPT PHASER GRAPHIC EQUALIZER WARP TOUCH WAH BASS TOUCH WAH COMPRESSOR PEDAL BEND BASS PEDAL BEND AC RESONANCE HARMONIST BASS HARMONIST PITCH SHIFTER BASS PITCH SHIFTER CHORUS BASS CHORUS LOOPER LOOP RING MODULATOR BASS WAH SLOW GEAR SLOW GEAR BASS REVERB DEFRETTER BASS DEFRETTER...
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Page 91: Ctl/Exp
CTL/EXP CTL/EXP CONTROL FUNCTION You can assign mainly system parameters to each of the top panel footswitches, the expression pedal (EXP1), and the expression pedal or footswitch connected to the rear panel CTL 3, 4/EXP 2 jack. Press the [CTL/EXP] button. Touch <CONTROL FUNCTION>. - Page 92 CTL/EXP The GX-100 lets you arrange multiple pedal effects in the effect chain like FOOT VOLUME, WAH, PEDAL BEND and so on. In CONTROL FUNCTION, the effect placed at the beginning of the chain (or at “A CH” in DIV/MIX) is enabled.
- Page 93 CTL/EXP Value Explanation LOOPER CLEAR Clears the phrase. MIDI START Controls the Start/Stop of external MIDI devices (such as sequencers). FUNC (EXP1 PEDAL, EXP 2) Value Explanation No assignment. FOOT VOL Foot volume will be assigned. Assign the WAH. * This only displays when WAH is in the effect chain. Assigns the foot volume and the WAH effect.
- Page 94 CTL/EXP Value Explanation MEMORY This lets you use different settings for each memory. SYSTEM The same settings will be shared by all memories.
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Page 95: Assign Setting
CTL/EXP ASSIGN SETTING ASSIGN 1–20 For each parameter, you can specify, in detail, which controller will control which parameter. You can create 20 sets of such assignments. Press the [CTL/EXP] button. Touch <ASSIGN SETTINGS>. The ASSIGN SETTING screen appears. Turn the [SELECT] knob to select ASSIGN NUMBER (NUM). Turning the knob will move the selected item vertically. - Page 96 Assigns the number switches [1]–[4] on this unit when set to manual mode. CUR NUM Assigns the same number switch as the selected memory number. BANK à Assigns the GX-100’s BANK [Ç] switch. BANK á Assigns the GX-100’s BANK [É] switch. CTL 1, CTL 2 Assigns the GX-100’s [C1]–[C2] switch.
- Page 97 This is activated when memory is selected. PEDAL(P.113) CHANGE EXP1 PDL-LOW This is activated when the GX-100’s expression pedal is set to the minimum position. EXP1 PDL-MID This is activated when the GX-100’s expression pedal is moved through the middle position.
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Page 98: Target List
CTL/EXP Parameter Value Explanation RATE *2 0–100, This determines the time spend for one cycle of the assumed EXP Pedal. BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”... - Page 99 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET ON/OFF DRIVE TONE BOTTOM X OVER DRIVE LEVEL DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL ON/OFF TYPE DIST TONE DISTORTION EFFECT LEVEL BOTTOM DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL ON/OFF DRIVE TONE BOTTOM X-DISTORTION LEVEL DIRECT SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL ON/OFF TYPE...
- Page 100 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET ON/OFF LOW GAIN HIGH GAIN LEVEL LOW-MID FREQ LOW-MID Q PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER LOW-MID GAIN HIGH-MID FREQ HIGH-MID Q HIGH-MID GAIN LOW CUT HIGH CUT ON/OFF 31.5 Hz 63 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 1 kHz 2 kHz 4 kHz...
- Page 101 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET RESONANCE MANUAL STEP RATE LOW CUT HIGH CUT EFFECT LEVEL ON/OFF RATE DEPTH RESONANCE MANUAL TURBO WAVE FORM PRIME FLANGER STEP RATE SEPARATION EFFECT LEVEL LOW DAMP HIGH DAMP DIRECT MIX LOW CUT HIGH CUT ON/OFF STAGE RATE DEPTH PHASER...
- Page 102 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET MIC DISTANCE ROTOR/HORN DRIVE DIRECT MIX ON/OFF RATE DEPTH VIBRATO TRIGGER RISE TIME EFFECT LEVEL ON/OFF RATE DEPTH COLOR PRIME VIBRATO EFFECT LEVEL TRIGGER RISE TIME DIRECT MIX ON/OFF RATE DEPTH WAVE FORM TREMOLO EFFECT LEVEL TRIGGER RISE TIME DIRECT MIX ON/OFF...
- Page 103 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET 1: C 1: D³ 1: D 1: E³ 1: E 1: F 1: F´ 1: G 1: A³ 1: A 1: B³ 1: B 2: C 2: D³ 2: D 2: E³ 2: E 2: F 2: F´ 2: G 2: A³...
- Page 104 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET TAP TIME AUTO TRIGGER MODE 1: TYPE 1: TIME 1: FEEDBACK 1: EFFECT LEVEL 1: HIGH CUT 2: HIGH CUT 2: TYPE 2: TIME 2: FEEDBACK 2: EFFECT LEVEL ON/OFF TYPE TIME FEEDBACK EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL ANALOG DELAY HIGH CUT MOD RATE...
- Page 105 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET CARRYOVER ON/OFF MODE TRIGGER LEVEL TWIST RISE TIME FALL TIME FADE TIME CARRYOVER ON/OFF TIME WARP TRIGGER LEVEL CARRYOVER ON/OFF TYPE TIME PRE-DELAY EFFECT LEVEL REVERB DENSITY LOW CUT HIGH CUT DIRECT LEVEL CARRYOVER ON/OFF TYPE TIME TONE EFFECT LEVEL DENSITY...
- Page 106 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET ON/OFF BODY AC GUITAR SIM HIGH LEVEL ON/OFF TYPE AC RESONANCE RESONANCE TONE LEVEL ON/OFF SENS SLOW GEAR RISE TIME LEVEL ON/OFF SENS DEPTH TONE DEFRETTER EFFECT LEVEL ATTACK RESONANCE DIRECT MIX ON/OFF FILTER MODE POLARITY SENS TOUCH WAH FREQUENCY RESONANCE...
- Page 107 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET A: FILTER A: CUTOFF FREQ B: DYNAMIC B: DYNAMIC SENS B: FILTER B: CUTOFF FREQ MODE A LEVEL MIXER B LEVEL A/B BALANCE SPREAD ON/OFF MODE SEND LEVEL SEND/RETURN RETURN LEVEL ADJUST INVERT LOOP LOOP LEVEL ON/OFF ATTACK LEVEL BASS X-COMP...
- Page 108 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL ON/OFF TYPE GAIN LEVEL BASS MIDDLE TREBLE PRESENCE GAIN SW SOLO SW BASS PREAMP SOLO LEVEL BRIGHT SW RESONANCE DIRECT MIX SP TYPE MIC TYPE MIC DISTANCE MIC POSITION MIC LEVEL ON/OFF TYPE RATE...
- Page 109 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET DIRECT MIX ON/OFF STAGE RATE DEPTH RESONANCE MANUAL WAVE FORM STEP RATE BASS PRIME PHASER BI-PHASE SEPARATION LOW DAMP HIGH DAMP LOW CUT HIGH CUT EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX ON/OFF VOICE DIRECT LEVEL 1: PITCH 1: MODE 1: FINE 1: PRE-DELAY BASS PITCH SHIFTER...
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Page 110: About The Range Of A Target's Change
About the Range of a Target’s Change The value of the parameter selected as the target changes within the range defined by “Min” and “Max,” as set on the GX-100. When using an external footswitch, or other controller that acts as an on/off switch, “Min” is selected with Off (CLOSED), and “Max”... - Page 111 CTL/EXP When using the footswitch: When using the expression pedal:...
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Page 112: About The Range Of A Controller's Change
CTL/EXP When controlling the On/Off target with the expression pedal: * The range that can be selected changes according to the target setting. * When the “minimum” is set to a higher value than the “maximum,” the change in the parameter is reversed. * The values of settings can change if the target is changed after the “minimum”... -
Page 113: Virtual Expression Pedal System (Internal Pedal / Wave Pedal)
CTL/EXP (Example) With ACT LOW: 40, ACT HIGH: 80 * When using a footswitch or other on/off switching controller as the source, leave these at “ACT LOW: 0” and “ACT HIGH: 127”. With certain settings, the value may not change. Virtual Expression Pedal System (Internal Pedal / Wave Pedal) By assigning a desired parameter to the virtual expression pedal, you can produce an effect as though you were operating a physical expression pedal to change the volume or tone quality in real time. - Page 114 CTL/EXP Internal pedal If SOURCE is set to “INT PEDAL,” the virtual expression pedal will begin operating when started by the specified trigger (TRIGGER), modifying the parameter specified by “TARGET”. Wave pedal If SOURCE is set to “WAVE PDL,” the virtual expression pedal will cyclically modify the parameter specified by TARGET in a fixed wave form.
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Page 115: Knob Settings
CTL/EXP KNOB SETTINGS Here’s how to assign the parameters that are controlled by knobs [1]–[4] when the play screen is shown. Press the [CTL/EXP] button. Touch <KNOB SETTING>. Turn the [SELECT] knob to select the knob you want to set. Turning the knob will move the selected item vertically. -
Page 116: Memory Midi
CTL/EXP MEMORY MIDI When you switch to a different memory, the program number and bank select message is transmitted to an external MIDI device. MEMORY MIDI 1, 2, 3, 4 Parameter Value Explanation OFF, 1–16 Specifies the transmit channel for MIDI messages. If this is OFF, no MIDI message is transmitted. -
Page 117: Menu
MENU MENU CONTROL MODE The control mode setting lets you choose how you want to operate the effects. Parameter Explanation This mode lets you recall and use the memories that are saved in the unit. Use BANK [É] [Ç] switches and number switches [1]–[4] to switch memories. MEMORY (Memory * With the factory settings, long-pressing the [C2/TUNER] switch puts the unit in manual mode. -
Page 118: Hardware Settings
AUTO OFF The GX-100 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 approximately 15 minutes before the power turns off. -
Page 119: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Specifies the device name of this unit, which is shown in the Bluetooth-connected app. * Note that the GX-100 does not offer Bluetooth functionality. You’ll need to attach the BT-DUAL (sold separately) to use Bluetooth. If you have more than one GX-100 unit, this lets you conveniently distinguish the units. -
Page 120: Play Option
MENU PLAY OPTION Here you can specify how the pedals will work during performance. Parameter Value Explanation WAIT1 The memory does not switch simply because the screen display changes, even when you press the bank pedal to switch banks. At the moment you press the bank pedal, the bank and number are confirmed, and the unit switches to the next memory. -
Page 121: Tuner
MUTE Sound will not be output while tuning. OUTPUT While tuning, the sound of the guitar being input to the GX-100 will be output BYPASS without change. All effects will be off. Allows you to tune while hearing the current effect sound. - Page 122 MENU Monophonic (normal) display Monophonic (streaming) display Polyphonic display...
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Page 123: Midi
MENU MIDI Here you can make settings for using the GX-100 connected with an external MIDI device or with a second GX-100 unit. MIDI SETTING Parameter Value Explanation This sets the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages. CHANNEL CH1–CH16 Specifies the receive channel. -
Page 124: Program Map Bank1-Bank3
MENU PROGRAM MAP BANK1–BANK3 Use the program change map to customize which memories on the GX-100 correspond to which program change messages sent from an external MIDI device, switching to the memory in question. Parameter Value Explanation This deactivates the Program Change Map. -
Page 125: Usb
MIX LEVEL 200% computer is mixed into the final stage of the GX-100 signal chain. 0– The guitar sound that is input to the GX-100, is output without change (DRY sound); it is not processed DRY OUT 200% by effects. -
Page 126: Factory Reset
MENU FACTORY RESET Initializes the GX-100 to its factory-set condition. Parameter Value Explanation SYSTEM System parameter settings FROM, TO U01-1–U50-4 Settings for memory numbers U01-1 through U50-5... -
Page 127: In/Out Settings
IN/OUT SETTINGS IN/OUT SETTINGS INPUT SETTINGS This shows you how to set the type of instrument to connect (guitar/bass), and how to adjust the input level to match the output level of your instrument. You can save up to 10 instrument type and input level settings. Parameter Value Explanation... - Page 128 IN/OUT SETTINGS...
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Page 129: Output Select
Choose this setting if the GX-100 is connected to the RETURN jack of the KATANA-100 guitar amp. RETURN KATANA-100 INPUT Choose this setting if the GX-100 is connected to the guitar input of a KATANA-100 guitar amp. TUBE COMBO 212... -
Page 130: Global Eq
IN/OUT SETTINGS GLOBAL EQ This adjusts the tone of the OUTPUT regardless of the equalizer on/off settings of individual memories. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. LOW GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the low frequency range tone. HIGH GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the high frequency range tone. -
Page 131: Output Setting
IN/OUT SETTINGS OUTPUT SETTING Specifies the output reference level as appropriate for the input level of the device connected to the OUTPUT jacks. Value Explanation -10 dBu Use this setting when connecting to a guitar amp. +4 dBu Use this setting when connecting to a keyboard amp, mixer, digital recorder or similar equipment. -
Page 132: Write
WRITE WRITE WRITE (Saving to Memory) When you want to save a memory you have created, save it as a user memory by following the procedure below. If you do not save the memory, the edited settings will be lost when you turn off the power or switch to another memory. Press the [WRITE] button. - Page 133 WRITE You can use knobs [2]–[4] to edit the name. Touch <EXECUTE WRITE> on the screen. (Or press the [WRITE] button.) Editing a name To edit the memory name, use the PAGE [÷] [ø] buttons to move the cursor and use the [SELECT] knob to change the character. Controller Operation Turn the [2] knob...
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Page 134: Exchange (Exchanging Memories)
WRITE EXCHANGE (Exchanging Memories) On the GX-100, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two User memories. Select the memory to exchange. Press the [WRITE] button. Touch <EXCHANGE> (or press the [2] knob). - Page 135 WRITE Use the [1] knob to select the other user memory that you want to exchange. Touch <EXECUTE WRITE> on the screen. (You can also press the [WRITE] button.) A confirmation message appears. To execute the exchange, touch <OK>. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
- Page 136 WRITE INITIALIZE (Initializing a Memory) You can restore (initialize) each effect in a user memory to its standard settings. This is useful when you want to create a new memory from scratch. Memories are lost once you initialize them. Press the [WRITE] button. Touch <INITIALIZE>...
- Page 137 WRITE Use knob [1] to select the user memory that you want to initialize. Touch <EXECUTE WRITE> on the screen. (You can also press the [WRITE] button.) A confirmation message appears. To initialize, touch <OK>. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
- Page 138 WRITE INSERT (Inserting a Memory) You can insert a memory into any position of the user memories. For example, if you insert memory U01-1 at U02-1, memory U02-1 and subsequent memories are shifted (renumbered) backward by one. (Memory U02-1 becomes U02-2.) When you execute the insert operation, the last user memory (U50-4) is deleted.
- Page 139 WRITE Use knob [1] to select the insert destination user memory. Touch <EXECUTE WRITE> on the screen. (You can also press the [WRITE] button.) A confirmation message appears. To insert, touch <OK>. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
- Page 140 Sound List Sound List Preset memory list Memory number Memory name CTL1 EXP1 SW EXP1 P01-1 GX DUAL DRIVE FV/WAH P01-2 HEAVY METAL DIV CH SELECT FV/WAH P01-3 STUDIO BLUES DIV CH SELECT FV/WAH P01-4 JC CLEAN FV/WAH P02-1 LEAD DRIVE DELAY FV/WAH P02-2...
- Page 141 Sound List Memory number Memory name CTL1 EXP1 SW EXP1 P15-2 DIMI GILMORIX CL VIBE FV/WAH P15-3 A LIGHTER TOUCH FV/WAH P15-4 HARMONIC DIST DELAY FV/WAH P16-1 PROUD DAD DELAY PD BND FV/PD BND P16-2 DRY CRUNCH DELAY FV/WAH P16-3 OCTAVE CRUNCH T-WAH FV/WAH...
- Page 142 Sound List GX-100 Parameter Guide © 2022 Roland Corporation...