Effect Parameters; Effects Category: Guitar; Distortion - Boss Gigcaster 5 Parameter Manual

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Effect Parameters

: This effect sound is mono.
: This effect sound is output with two channels.
: These effects take a mono input and output it on two channels.
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that are emulated using DSP technology.

EFFECTS CATEGORY: GUITAR

MEMO
Parameters marked with a
selected effect patch.

DISTORTION

This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain.
Parameter
Value
(Bold: default)
SW
OFF, ON
Selects the type of distortion.
TYPE
Ø
"DISTORTION TYPE"
Ï
DRIVE
0–50–120
TONE
-50–0–+50
LEVEL
0–50–100
BOTTOM
-50–0–+50
DIRECT MIX
0–100
SOLO SW
OFF, ON
SOLO LEVEL
0–70–100
DISTORTION TYPE
Type
Explanation
This is a booster with unique characteristics in the midrange.
MID BOOST
Making the connection before the PREAMP produces sound
suitable for solos.
This not only functions as a booster, but also produces a clean
CLEAN BOOST
tone that has punch even when used alone.
TREBLE BOOST
This is a booster that has bright characteristics.
A lustrous crunch sound with an added element of amp
CRUNCH
distortion.
This is an overdrive sound that provides distortion with a natural
NATURAL OD
feeling.
WARM OD
This is a warm overdrive.
FAT DS
A distortion sound with thick distortion.
Produces a distortion sound with both the smoothness of an
LEAD DS
overdrive along with a deep distortion.
This is a distortion sound that is ideal for performances of heavy
METAL DS
riffs.
OCT FUZZ
A fuzz sound with rich harmonic content.
This uses MDP technology to obtain ideal distortion in all ranges
A-DIST
of the guitar, from low to high.
This is an overdrive that uses MDP to obtain the distortion that's
X-OD
most appropriate in each pitch range.
This is a distortion that uses MDP to obtain the distortion that's
X-DIST
most appropriate in each pitch range.
are shown in the EFFECTS settings screen for each channel, when the effect switch is "ON" for the currently
Explanation
Turns this effect on/off.
Adjusts the depth of distortion.
Adjusts the tone.
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency
range. Turning this to the left
(counterclockwise) produces a sound with
the low end cut; turning it to the right
boosts the low end in the sound.
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
The tone to one suitable for solos.
Adjusts the volume level when the SOLO
SW is ON.
Type
Explanation
This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2.
BLUES OD
This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces the nuances
of picking.
This models the sound of the BOSS OD-1.
OD-1
This produces sweet, mild distortion.
T-SCREAM
This models an Ibanez TS-808.
TURBO OD
This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the BOSS OD-2.
DIST
This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound.
CENTA OD
This models a KLON CENTAUR.
RAT
This models a Proco RAT.
GUV DS
This models a Marshall GUV' NOR.
DIST+
This models the sound of the MXR DISTORTION+.
This models the sound of the BOSS MT-2.
METAL ZONE
It produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old style to slash
metal.
This models the sound of the BOSS HM-2.
HM-2
It produces distinctive cranked-up distortion sound with
compression.
This is the sound of the BOSS ML-2 which is ideal for high speed
METAL CORE
metal riffs.
This models a FUZZFACE.
60S FUZZ
It produces a fat fuzz sound.
MUFF FUZZ
This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π.
BASS OD
Overdrive tuned especially for use with basses.
BASS DS
Distortion tuned especially for use with basses.
BASS MT
Wild, radical distortion sound.
BASS FUZZ
Fuzz tuned especially for use with basses.
With this effect, distortion is applied only to the high frequency
HI BAND
sounds, and not to the sounds in the low frequency range.
This effect uses MDP to provide ideal distortion in all pitch
X-BASS
ranges of the bass, from low to high.
BASS DRV
This models a TECH21 SANSAMP BASS DRIVER DI.
BASS DI
This models a MXR Bass D.I.+.
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