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  • Page 1 GX-100 Parameter Guide Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents EFFECTS................SHIMMER REVERB..............40 COMPRESSOR ................AC GUITAR SIMULATOR ............41 X-COMPRESSOR ............... AC RESONANCE ................ 41 BOOSTER ................... FEEDBACKER ................42 OVERDRIVE................SITAR SIMULATOR..............42 X OVERDRIVE ................SLOW GEAR ................43 DISTORTION................DEFRETTER................. 43 X DISTORTION ................TOUCH WAH................
  • Page 3 Contents KNOB SETTINGS ............... 101 MEMORY MIDI ................101 MENU .................. 103 CONTROL MODE ..............103 HARDWARE SETTINGS ............103 AMP CONTROL ..................103 EXP HOLD....................103 PEDAL CALIBRATION................. 103 LCD BRIGHTNESS................104 COLOR MODE ..................104 AUTO OFF....................104 Bluetooth ....................

  • Page 4: Effects

    Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. TYPE BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3 compact effect unit. D-COMP This models a MXR Dyna Comp. ORANGE This is modeled on the sound of the Dan Armstrong ORANGE SQUEEZER. SUSTAIN 0–100...

  • Page 5: 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. TYPE MID BOOST This is a booster with unique characteristics in the midrange. Making the connection before the AIRD PREAMP produces sound suitable for solos.

  • Page 6: Overdrive

    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 7: Distortion

    Turns this effect on/off. TYPE DIST This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound. DS-1 This models the sound of the BOSS DS-1. 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 8: Metal Distortion

    METAL DS This is distortion sound that is ideal for performances of heavy riffs. METAL ZONE This models the sound of the BOSS MT-2. It produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old style to slash metal. HM-2 This models the sound of the BOSS HM-2.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Aird Preamp Type List

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation -10–+10 Adjusts the amount by which compression changes in response to the power amp. RESONANCE -10–+10 Adjusts the amount by which dynamics is affected by the interaction between the power amp and the speaker transformer. SP TYPE Refer to SP TYPE list (p.

  • Page 11: Sp Type List

    This is a double stack of two cabinets, each with four 10-inch speakers. USER1–16 You can create an original SP TYPE by using a dedicated tool to load IR (Impulse Response) data into this unit. Download the dedicated tool from the BOSS website. https://www.boss.info/support/ MIC TYPE list...

  • Page 12: Graphic Equalizer

    EFFECTS 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. -20–+20dB Adjusts the overall volume level of the equalizer. LEVEL LOW-MID FREQ 20.0 Hz–12.5 kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the LOW-MID GAIN.
  • Page 13 EFFECTS 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. TYPE Selection for the chorus mode. MONO This chorus effect outputs the same sound from both L channel and R channel.

  • Page 14: Prime Chorus

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 40–250 Adjusts the BPM value for each memory. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. * 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.

  • Page 15: Flanger

    EFFECTS 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. RATE 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect.

  • Page 16: Prime Flanger

    EFFECTS 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. RATE 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 17: Phaser

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation RATE Sets the rate of the flanging effect. 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM” specified for each memory. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song.

  • Page 18: Script Phaser

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the volume change. RATE 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM” specified for each memory. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song.

  • Page 19: Prime Phaser

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 40–250 Adjusts the BPM value for each memory. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. * 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.

  • Page 20: Classic-Vibe

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 20.0 Hz–12.5 kHz, FLAT Sets the frequency at which the high cut filter begins to take effect. When FLAT is HIGH CUT selected, the high cut filter has no effect. 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the phaser. EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX 0–100...

  • Page 21: Vibrato

    EFFECTS 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. SPEED SELECT SLOW, FAST This parameter changes the simulated speaker’s rotating speed (SLOW or FAST). This parameter adjusts the SPEED SELECT of rotation when set to “SLOW”. SLOW RATE 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō...

  • Page 22: Prime Vibrato

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. RATE Adjusts the rate of the vibrato. 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM” specified for each memory. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song.

  • Page 23: Tremolo

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 40–250 Adjusts the BPM value for each memory. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. * 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.

  • Page 24: Ring Modulator

    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 25: Slicer

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the rate at which the internal oscillator is modulated. MOD RATE 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM” specified for each memory. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song.

  • Page 26: Humanizer

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 40–250 Adjusts the BPM value for each memory. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. * 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.

  • Page 27: Pitch Shifter

    EFFECTS Setting available when MODE is set to AUTO. 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. VOICE Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound.

  • Page 28: 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 29: User Scale Settings

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation DIRECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. 40–250 Adjusts the BPM value for each memory. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. * 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.

  • Page 30: Octave

    EFFECTS 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 OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF LOWER LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the harmonic one octave below. UPPER LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the harmonic one octave above.

  • Page 31: 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. TIME 1ms–2000ms, BPM ŀ–Ō Adjusts the delay time.
  • Page 32 EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation TYPE MONO This is a simple mono delay. DIR/EFX The direct sound is output from the left channel, and the effect sound is output from the right channel. STEREO This is a stereo-in/out delay. This delay is specifically for stereo output. This allows you to obtain the tap delay effect that divides the delay time, then deliver them to L and R channels.

  • Page 33: Type: Dual Parameters

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 40–250 Adjusts the BPM value for each memory. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. * 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.

  • Page 34: 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. TYPE MONO This is a simple mono delay. DIR/EFX The direct sound is output from the left channel, and the effect sound is output from the right channel.

  • Page 35: Space Echo

    EFFECTS SPACE ECHO Chain Palette Models the Roland RE-201. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. TIME 1ms–2000ms, BPM ŀ–Ō Adjusts the delay time. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”...

  • Page 36: Tera Echo

    EFFECTS Chain Palette Delay with pitch-shifted sound mixed in. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. TIME 1ms–2000ms, BPM ŀ–Ō Adjusts the delay time. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”...

  • Page 37: Twist

    EFFECTS 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 38: Warp

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation FADE TIME 0–100 Adjusts the fade out time required when MODE changes from RISE to FADE. CARRYOVER OFF, ON Sets whether to make the sound of the effect carry over or not after you turn it off. Setting available when MODE is set to RISEÓFALL.

  • Page 39: Reverb Plus

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation TYPE 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. PLATE Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metallic plate). Provides a metallic sound with a distinct upper range.

  • Page 40: Shimmer Reverb

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation DENSITY 1–10 Adjusts the density of the reverb sound. PRE-DELAY 0ms–200ms Adjusts the time until the reverb sound starts to output. LOW CUT FLAT, 20.0 Hz–12.5 kHz Sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is selected, the low cut filter has no effect.

  • Page 41: Ac Guitar Simulator

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation DUCK SENS 0–100 Adjusts the sensitivity by which the volume is automatically adjusted according to the input. Increasing this value makes the response more sensitive at lower volumes. DUCK PRE 0–100 When the input sound is loud, this automatically reduces the volume that is being “input” to the reverb.

  • Page 42: Feedbacker

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation TYPE NATURAL A natural and uncolored sound. WIDE A full sound with emphasized body resonance BRIGHT A brilliant sound extending to the high range RESONANCE 0–100 Use this knob to adjust the balance between the body resonance effect of the acoustic guitar and the direct sound of the pickup.

  • Page 43: Slow Gear

    EFFECTS Chain Palette This effect simulates the sound of the sitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. SENS 0–100 Adjusts the sensitivity of the sitar. When the sensitivity is set to a lower value, the sitar effect is not heard with weaker picking, but is heard with stronger picking.

  • Page 44: Touch Wah

    EFFECTS 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. -50–+50 Adjusts the amount of blurring between the notes. TONE EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.

  • Page 45: S-Bend

    EFFECTS Chain Palette This effect changes the filtering over a periodic cycle, producing an automatic wah effect. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. FILTER Selects the wah mode. Low pass filter. Passes only the low-frequency region. Band pass filter.

  • Page 46: Wah

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 0–100 This parameter adjusts the amount of time it is to take for the effect to transition to RISE TIME the maximum. 0–100 This parameter adjusts the amount of time it is to take for the effect to transition to FALL TIME the original.

  • Page 47: Foot Volume

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation PITCH MIN -24–+24 This sets the pitch to the point where the pedal is fully raised (pressed down all the way with your heel). PITCH MAX -24–+24 This sets the pitch at the point where the pedal is all the way down. PEDAL POSITION 0–100 Adjusts the pedal position for pedal bend.

  • Page 48: Divider／Mixer

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. THRESHOLD 0–100 Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise. If the noise level is high, a higher setting is appropriate. Adjust the value so that the decay of the guitar sound sounds natural.

  • Page 49: Send/Return

    Slightly delays the sound of channel “B” to make the sound more spacious. * This is shown only if DIVIDER MODE is set to “DUAL”. 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.

  • Page 50: Phrase Loop

    RETURN jack and the input to SEND/RETURN (the direct sound) will be mixed and output following SEND/RETURN. Use this when you want to mix the GX-100’s effects sounds together with the sound with the external effects device applied to it.

  • Page 51: X-Bass Compressor

    EFFECTS 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). This lets you create real-time backing performances on the fly.

  • Page 52: Bass Overdrive

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. LEVEL BOTTOM -50–+50 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.

  • Page 53: Bass Metal Distortion

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone. LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. BOTTOM -50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Turning this to the left (counterclockwise) produces a sound with the low end cut;...

  • Page 54: Aird Bass Preamp

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation -50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Turning this to the left BOTTOM (counterclockwise) produces a sound with the low end cut; turning it to the right boosts the low end in the sound. LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.

  • Page 55: Bass Chorus

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation -10–+10 Adjusts the amount by which compression changes in response to the power amp. RESONANCE -10–+10 Adjusts the amount by which dynamics is affected by the interaction between the power amp and the speaker transformer. SP TYPE Refer to “SP TYPE list (p.

  • Page 56: Bass Flanger

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 40–250 Adjusts the BPM value for each memory. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. * 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.

  • Page 57: Bass Phaser

    EFFECTS Chain Palette A Prime Flanger effect for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. RATE Sets the rate of the flanging effect. 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”...

  • Page 58: Prime Bass Phaser

    EFFECTS A phaser effect for bass guitar. Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. STAGE 4 STAGE, 8 STAGE, 12 Select the number of stages for the phaser effect. STAGE RATE 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the volume change. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”...

  • Page 59: Bass Pitch Shifter

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the volume change. RATE 0–100, BPM ŀ–Ō * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM” specified for each memory. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song.

  • Page 60: Bass Harmonist

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. VOICE 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. 2 STEREO Two-voice pitch-shifted sound (PS1, PS2) output through left and right channels.
  • Page 61 EFFECTS * 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. * When you are to play the next string while a certain sound is still playing, mute the previous sound and then play the next one with a clear attack.

  • Page 62: 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. 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the sound one octaves below. -1 OCT DIRECT LEVEL 0–100...

  • Page 63: Bass Touch Wah

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation 0–100 Adjusts the attack of the picking sound. ATTACK TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the amount of blurring between the notes. EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. BASS TOUCH WAH Chain Palette...

  • Page 64: Bass Wah

    EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF TRIGGER OFF, ON The effect is applied when you switch this from OFF to ON. When the memory is written, this parameter is stored in the OFF state. PITCH -3oct, -2oct, -1oct, +1oct, Adjusts the amount of pitch shift in octave steps.

  • Page 65: Master

    AMP CTL1, AMP CTL2 Guitar amplifier By connecting your guitar amp’s channel switching jack to the GX-100’s AMP CONTROL jack, you can then use Amp Control to (Channel switching switch the amp channel. This combining of the GX-100 and the jack) amp channels allows you to get an even wider variety of distortion sounds.
  • Page 66 EFFECTS Type Upper limit on effects that can be placed LOOPER DIVIDER/MIXER SEND/RETURN MEMO Due to DSP capacity limits, you may not be able to insert or overwrite an effect, even when the number of connected effects falls within the limits. If there isn’t enough DSP capacity, the icon for the effect you’re trying to newly place in the chain is greyed out, and you cannot place the effect.
  • Page 67 EFFECTS BASS FUZZ BASS METAL Small-capacity effects ROTARY OCTAVE OCTAVE BASS PHASER BASS PHASER AC.GUITAR SIMULATOR FLANGER BASS FLANGER TREMOLO 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...
  • Page 68 EFFECTS DIVIDER SPRITTER MIXER SEND/RETURN SLICER HUMANIZER FEEDBACKER SITAR SIMULATOR AUTO WAH...

  • Page 69: Ctl/Exp

    MEMO 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 70 Switches the DIVIDER channel select. SEND/RETURN Switches the SEND/RETURN on and off. Controls the looper. LOOP CTL For details on how to use this, refer to “Looper” in the “GX-100 Reference Manual” (BOSS website). Stops the phrase. LOOPER STOP LOOPER CLEAR Clears the phrase.

  • Page 71: Assign Setting

    CTL/EXP Value Explanation FV/WAH Assigns the foot volume and the WAH effect. * This only displays when FV and WAH are in the effect chain. FV+TUNER Assigns the foot volume. TUNER is displayed if the pedal is returned all the way. * This only displays when FV is in the effect chain.
  • Page 72 CTL/EXP 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. Use knobs [1]–[4] to select parameters or edit the values. Switch between pages using the PAGE [÷] [ø] buttons. Press the [SELECT] knob to turn the selected ASSIGN NUMBER (NUM) on/off.
  • Page 73 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 74 CTL/EXP Parameter Value Explanation INTERNAL TRIGGER PATCH CHANGE This is activated when memory is selected. PEDAL (p. EXP1 PDL-LOW This is activated when this unit’s expression pedal is set to the minimum position. 100) EXP1 PDL-MID This is activated when this unit’s expression pedal is moved through the middle position.

  • Page 75: Target List

    CTL/EXP The INTERNAL PEDAL TRIGGER, INTERNAL PEDAL TIME, and INTERNAL PEDAL CURVE parameters are enabled when the SOURCE parameter is set to INT PEDAL. The WAVE PEDAL FORM and WAVE PEDAL RATE parameters are enabled when the Source parameter is set to WAVE PEDAL. The MIDI CH, TARGET MIDI CC# parameters are enabled when the TARGET is set to MIDI CC.
  • Page 76 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET X OVERDRIVE ON/OFF DRIVE TONE BOTTOM EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL DISTORTION ON/OFF TYPE DIST TONE EFFECT LEVEL BOTTOM DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL X DISTORTION ON/OFF DRIVE TONE EFFECT LEVEL BOTTOM DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL METAL DISTORTION...
  • Page 77 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET FUZZ ON/OFF TYPE FUZZ TONE EFFECT LEVEL BOTTOM DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL PREAMP ON/OFF TYPE GAIN LEVEL BASS MIDDLE TREBLE PRESENCE GAIN SW SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL BRIGHT SW RESONANCE DIRECT MIX SP TYPE MIC TYPE MIC DISTANCE MIC POSITION MIC LEVEL...
  • Page 78 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET GRAPHIC EQ ON/OFF 31.5 Hz 63 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 4 kHz 8 kHz 16 kHz LEVEL CHORUS ON/OFF TYPE DIRECT LEVEL RATE DEPTH EFFECT LEVEL LOW CUT HIGH CUT PRE-DELAY WAVEFORM 1: RATE...
  • Page 79 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET PRIME CHORUS ON/OFF RATE DEPTH EFFECT LEVEL PRE-DELAY WAVEFORM LOW CUT HIGH CUT SWEETNESS BELL OUTPUT MODE FLANGER ON/OFF RATE DEPTH RESONANCE MANUAL STEP RATE LOW CUT EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX PRIME FLANGER ON/OFF RATE DEPTH RESONANCE MANUAL TURBO WAVEFORM...
  • Page 80 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET PHASER ON/OFF STAGE RATE DEPTH RESONANCE MANUAL STEP RATE EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX SCRIPT PHASER ON/OFF RATE DEPTH EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX PRIME PHASER ON/OFF STAGE RATE DEPTH RESONANCE MANUAL WAVEFORM STEP RATE BI-PHASE SEPARATION LOW DAMP HIGH DAMP LOW CUT HIGH CUT...
  • Page 81 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET ROTARY ON/OFF SPEED SELECT SLOW RATE FAST RATE EFFECT LEVEL RISE TIME FALL TIME MIC DISTANCE ROTOR/HORN DRIVE DIRECT MIX VIBRATO ON/OFF RATE DEPTH TRIGGER RISE TIME EFFECT LEVEL PRIME VIBRATO ON/OFF RATE DEPTH COLOR EFFECT LEVEL TRIGGER RISE TIME DIRECT MIX...
  • Page 82 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET RING MODULATOR ON/OFF INTELLIGENT FREQUENCY MOD RATE MOD DEPTH EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX SLICER ON/OFF PATTERN RATE TRIGGER EFFECT LEVEL ATTACK DUTY DIRECT MIX HUMANIZER ON/OFF MODE VOWEL1 VOWEL2 SENS RATE DEPTH MANUAL LEVEL PITCH SHIFTER ON/OFF VOICE DIRECT LEVEL 1: PITCH...
  • Page 83 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET HARMONIST ON/OFF VOICE 1: HARMONY 1: LEVEL 1: PRE-DELAY 1: FEEDBACK 2: HARMONY 2: LEVEL 2: PRE-DELAY DIRECT LEVEL HR1: C HR1: D³ HR1: D HR1: E³ HR1: E HR1: F HR1: F´ HR1: G HR1: A³ HR1: A HR1: B³...
  • Page 84 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET OVERTONE ON/OFF LOWER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL UNISON LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL DETUNE OUTPUT MODE HIGH OCTAVE ON/OFF -2 OCT -1 OCT DIRECT LEVEL POLY OCTAVE ON/OFF RANGE OCTAVE LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL DELAY ON/OFF TIME FEEDBACK EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL HIGH CUT CARRYOVER...
  • Page 85 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET DELAY PLUS ON/OFF TYPE DIRECT LEVEL MOD RATE MOD DEPTH DUCK SENS DUCK PRE DUCK POST CARRYOVER TIME FEEDBACK EFFECT LEVEL HIGH CUT TAP TIME AUTO TRIGGER MODE 1: TYPE 1: TIME 1: FEEDBACK 1: EFFECT LEVEL 1: HIGH CUT 2: HIGH CUT 2: TYPE...
  • Page 86 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET SPACE ECHO ON/OFF TIME FEEDBACK EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL HIGH CUT MOD RATE MOD DEPTH DUCK SENS DUCK PRE DUCK POST HEAD WOW FLUTTER CARRYOVER SHIMMER DELAY ON/OFF TIME FEEDBACK EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL HIGH CUT MOD RATE MOD DEPTH DUCK SENS DUCK PRE...
  • Page 87 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET TWIST ON/OFF MODE TRIGGER LEVEL RISE TIME FALL TIME FADE TIME CARRYOVER WARP ON/OFF TIME TRIGGER LEVEL CARRYOVER REVERB ON/OFF TYPE TIME PRE-DELAY EFFECT LEVEL DENSITY LOW CUT HIGH CUT DIRECT LEVEL CARRYOVER REVERB PLUS ON/OFF TYPE TIME TONE EFFECT LEVEL...
  • Page 88 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET SHIMMER REVERB ON/OFF TIME TONE EFFECT LEVEL DENSITY PRE-DELAY LOW CUT HIGH CUT LOW DAMP HIGH DAMP MOD RATE MOD DEPTH DUCK SENS DUCK PRE DUCK POST DIRECT LEVEL 1: PITCH 2: PITCH 1: LEVEL 2: LEVEL CARRYOVER AC GUITAR SIM ON/OFF...
  • Page 89 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET SITAR SIM ON/OFF SENS DEPTH TONE EFFECT LEVEL RESONANCE BUZZ DIRECT MIX SLOW GEAR ON/OFF SENS RISE TIME LEVEL DEFRETTER ON/OFF SENS DEPTH TONE EFFECT LEVEL ATTACK RESONANCE DIRECT MIX TOUCH WAH ON/OFF FILTER MODE POLARITY SENS FREQUENCY RESONANCE DECAY EFFECT LEVEL...
  • Page 90 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET S-BEND ON/OFF TRIGGER PITCH RISE TIME FALL TIME ON/OFF WAH TYPE PEDAL POSITION PEDAL MIN PEDAL MAX EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX PEDAL BEND ON/OFF PITCH MIN PITCH MAX PEDAL POSITION EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX FOOT VOLUME ON/OFF PEDAL POSITION VOLUME MIN VOLUME MAX...
  • Page 91 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET MIXER MODE A LEVEL B LEVEL A/B BALANCE SPREAD SEND/RETURN ON/OFF MODE SEND LEVEL RETURN LEVEL ADJUST INVERT LOOP LOOP LEVEL BASS X COMP ON/OFF ATTACK LEVEL TONE RATIO DIRECT MIX THRESHOLD BASS OVERDRIVE ON/OFF DRIVE TONE EFFECT LEVEL BOTTOM DIRECT MIX...
  • Page 92 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET BASS DISTORTION ON/OFF TYPE DRIVE TONE EFFECT LEVEL BOTTOM DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL BASS METAL DIST ON/OFF DIST TONE EFFECT LEVEL BOTTOM DIRECT MIX SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL BASS FUZZ ON/OFF FUZZ TONE EFFECT LEVEL BOTTOM DIRECT MIX SOLO SW...
  • Page 93 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET BASS PREAMP ON/OFF TYPE GAIN LEVEL BASS MIDDLE TREBLE PRESENCE GAIN SW SOLO SW SOLO LEVEL BRIGHT SW RESONANCE DIRECT MIX SP TYPE MIC TYPE MIC DISTANCE MIC POSITION MIC LEVEL BASS CHORUS ON/OFF TYPE RATE DEPTH EFFECT LEVEL LOW CUT HIGH CUT...
  • Page 94 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET BASS PRIME FLANGER ON/OFF RATE DEPTH RESONANCE MANUAL TURBO WAVEFORM STEP RATE SEPARATION EFFECT LEVEL LOW DAMP HIGH DAMP DIRECT MIX LOW CUT HIGH CUT BASS PHASER ON/OFF STAGE RATE DEPTH RESONANCE MANUAL STEP RATE EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX BASS PRIME PHASER ON/OFF...
  • Page 95 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET BASS PITCH SHIFTER ON/OFF VOICE DIRECT LEVEL 1: PITCH 1: MODE 1: FINE 1: PRE-DELAY 1: LEVEL 1: FEEDBACK 2: PITCH 2: MODE 2: FINE 2: PRE-DELAY 2: LEVEL...
  • Page 96 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET BASS HARMONIST ON/OFF VOICE 1: HARMONY 1: LEVEL 1: PRE-DELAY 1: FEEDBACK 2: HARMONY 2: LEVEL 2: PRE-DELAY DIRECT LEVEL HR1: C HR1: D³ HR1: D HR1: E³ HR1: E HR1: F HR1: F´ HR1: G HR1: A³ HR1: A HR1: B³...
  • Page 97 CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET BASS SLOW GEAR ON/OFF SENS RISE TIME LEVEL BASS DEFRETTER ON/OFF SENS ATTACK TONE EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX BASS TOUCH WAH ON/OFF FILTER MODE POLARITY SENS FREQUENCY RESONANCE DECAY EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT MIX BASS S-BEND ON/OFF TRIGGER PITCH RISE TIME FALL TIME...

  • Page 98: About The Range Of A Target's Change

    CTL/EXP CATEGORY TARGET MASTER MEMORY LEVEL INPUT SETTING AMP CTL1 AMP CTL2 TUNER ON/OFF MIDI MIDI CC# MIDI PC# * You can’t assign MIDI parameters to the [1]–[4] knobs in “KNOB SETTING”. 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 this unit. When using an external footswitch, or other controller that acts as an on/off switch, “Min”...

  • Page 99: About The Range Of A Controller's Change

    CTL/EXP When controlling the On/Off target with the expression pedal: Parameter value When the pedal is advanced halfway Pedal fully raised (min.) Pedal fully advanced (max.) * 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 100: Virtual Expression Pedal System (Internal Pedal / Wave Pedal)

    CTL/EXP Parameter value How much the expression pedal is pressed Pedal fully raised Center value Pedal fully advanced (max.) (min.) * When using a footswitch or other on/off switching controller as the source, leave the settings at “ACT LOW: 0” and “ACT HIGH: 127”. With certain settings, the value may not change.

  • Page 101: Knob Settings

    CTL/EXP Always changes in a fixed curve regardless of the actual pedal 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. Use the [2] and [3] knobs to edit the settings of the selection parameters (CATEGORY, TARGET) for each knob.
  • Page 102 CTL/EXP Parameter Value Explanation OFF, 0–128 Specifies whether bank select messages are transmitted when you switch memories. BANK MSB BANK LSB * It is not possible to transmit only BANK LSB. * Not transmitted if PC# is OFF. * It is not possible to transmit only bank select. Bank select is always transmitted in conjunction with program numbers.

  • Page 103: Menu

    MENU CONTROL MODE The control mode setting lets you choose how you want to operate the effects. Parameter Explanation MEMORY This mode lets you recall and use the memories that are saved in the unit. (Memory mode) Use BANK [É] [Ç] switches and number switches [1]–[4] to switch memories. * With the factory settings, long-pressing the [C2/TUNER] switch puts the unit in manual mode.

  • Page 104: Lcd Brightness

    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 Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (model: BT-DUAL, sold separately) to use Bluetooth.

  • Page 105: Lock

    MENU Value GX-100 AUDIO 1/MIDI 1 GX-100 AUDIO 2/MIDI 2 GX-100 AUDIO 3/MIDI 3 GX-100 AUDIO 4/MIDI 4 GX-100 AUDIO 5/MIDI 5 GX-100 AUDIO 6/MIDI 6 GX-100 AUDIO 7/MIDI 7 GX-100 AUDIO 8/MIDI 8 GX-100 AUDIO 9/MIDI 9 LOCK Sets whether the operations for each of the knobs, buttons and the touch panel are disabled.

  • Page 106: Tuner

    MUTE Sound will not be output while tuning. BYPASS While tuning, the sound of the guitar being input to the GX-100 will be output without change. All effects will be off. THRU Allows you to tune while hearing the current effect sound.
  • Page 107 MENU Switching the tuner display You can turn the [SELECT] knob to switch the tuner display. Monophonic (normal)/polyphonic display Monophonic (streaming)/polyphonic display Monophonic (normal) display...
  • Page 108 MENU Monophonic (streaming) display Polyphonic display True Temperament (normal) display*...

  • Page 109: Midi

    True Temperament (streaming) display* * This is a tuning mode for guitars that use True Temperament. 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...

  • Page 110: Program Map Bank1-Bank3

    CTL4 CC# EXP1 CC# EXP2 CC# 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...

  • Page 111: Usb

    MENU Here you can make USB-related settings for when the GX-100 is connected to a computer via USB. Parameter Value Explanation EFX OUT LEVEL 0–200% Adjusts the level of audio output to the computer after passing through the effects of the GX-100.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Output Select

    OUTPUT SELECT These settings specify the device (amp) that’s connected to the OUTPUT jacks. Value Explanation Choose this setting if you’re using headphones, or if the 
GX-100 is connected to a keyboard amp, mixer, or digital LINE/PHONES (RECORDING) recorder. Use this setting when connecting to the return jack of a Roland JC-120 guitar amp.

  • Page 114: Output Setting

    IN/OUT SETTINGS Parameter Value Explanation HIGH GAIN -20–+20dB Adjusts the high frequency range tone. LEVEL -20–+20dB Adjusts the overall volume level of the equalizer. LOW-MID FREQ 20.0 Hz–12.5 kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the LOW-MID GAIN.

  • Page 115: 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 116: Exchange (Exchanging Memories)

    WRITE EXCHANGE (Exchanging memories) On this unit, 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). Use the [1] knob to select the other user memory that you want to exchange. Touch <EXECUTE WRITE>...

  • Page 117: Insert (Inserting A Memory)

    WRITE Press the [WRITE] button. Touch <INITIALIZE> (or press the [3] knob). 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 insert, touch <OK>. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>. INSERT (Inserting a memory) You can insert a memory into any position of the user memories.
  • Page 118 WRITE Touch <INSERT> (or press the [4] knob). 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 119: Sound List

    Sound list Preset memory list Memory number Memory name CTL1 EXP1 SW EXP1 GX DUAL DRIVE FV/WAH P01-1 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 CRUNCH LEAD AN DLY...
  • Page 120 Sound list Memory number Memory name CTL1 EXP1 SW EXP1 WINDWARD DIV CH SELECT FV/WAH P11-1 P11-2 ANCIENT MOON DLY+ FV/WAH P11-3 CAPO'S & NUTS AN DLY FV/WAH P11-4 WINTER IN 2047 DLY+ FV/WAH P12-1 JAZZ CLUB AN DLY FV/WAH GITARRE SPIELEN AN DLY FV/WAH...
  • Page 121 Sound list Memory number Memory name CTL1 EXP1 SW EXP1 P21-2 CRYSTAL CLEAN SMREV FV/WAH P21-3 CLEAN BOOSTER SP ECO FV/WAH P21-4 BUBBLE DELAY BPM TAP FV/WAH HOT COUNTRY SP ECO FV/WAH P22-1 P22-2 EXPENSIVE TASTE AN DLY FV/WAH P22-3 SWAMP CHORUS AN DLY FV/WAH...
  • Page 122 GX-100 Parameter Guide Roland Corporation © 2024 Roland Corporation...

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