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Quick Start (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the GM-800.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
¹ Reference Manual
This provides even more details on the functions and operations
of this unit.
¹ Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the GM-800.
¹ Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the GM-800.
¹ MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (the leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and
Quick Start ( p. 7)).After reading, keep the document(s) where it will
be available for immediate reference.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
© 2023 Roland Corporation Quick Start (this document) Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the GM-800. PDF Manual (download from the Web) ¹ Reference Manual... -
Page 2: Panel Descriptions
Press this to save the scene settings or to copy. Rear Panel (Connecting the Equipment) GK IN jack MIDI (OUT/IN) connectors Connect a guitar or bass equipped with the BOSS Divided These connectors transmit and receive MIDI messages to/from Pickup (GK-5/GK-5B) to this connector. connected external MIDI devices. - Page 3 Connect a USB flash drive. Connect or disconnect the USB flash Connect the included AC adaptor here. drive while the GM-800 is powered off. * The DC IN jack also serves as the power switch. The power turns * Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash drive while...
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Page 4: Getting Ready
Specifying the Device Connected to OUTPUT Jacks (OUTPUT SELECT) ¹ To use the GM-800, your guitar or bass guitar must have a divided pickup (GK pickup) installed that can output independent signals for each separate string, such as the BOSS Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 5: Making Pickup Settings (Gk Setting)
PIEZO R (RMC). *1 Make settings for the divided pickup in order to ensure that you’ll always be playing the GM-800 in the optimal state. The GM-800 GK-5B Choose this if you’re using a BOSS GK-5B. can save twenty types of these settings (GK SETTING). -
Page 6: Adjusting The Volume
Areas which icons Sound will not be output MUTE are displayed while tuning. While tuning, the sound that’s BYPASS input to the GM-800 will be OUTPUT output without change. Icon Explanations Allows you to tune while THRU hearing the current effect Indicates the input level. -
Page 7: Using The Unit Safely
• Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in progress. • Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of • To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. -
Page 8: Main Specifications
Main Specifications 246 (W) x134 (D) x 63 (H) mm (without rubber foot) 9-11/16 (W) x 5-9/32 (D) x 2-31/64 (H) inches (without rubber foot) Dimensions 246 (W) x134 (D) x 65 (H) mm (including rubber foot) 9-11/16 (W) x 5-9/32 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches (including rubber foot) 1.2 kg Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
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Can you split the parts in zone? eg. Part 1 - Bass on strings E (6th) and A (5th), Part 2 Organ, Part 3 - E. Piano, Part 4 - Lead solo on strings B (2nd) and E (1st)?
Yes, the Boss GM-800 can split parts in zones for different instruments. It allows assigning tones to specific fret ranges using its advanced pitch detection, and the Position Limit feature lets users set lower and upper frets per string.
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