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User Manual For Firmware V1.6.0 ※ In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or the content of products (including but not limited to appearances, packaging design, manual content, accessories, size, parameters and display screen), are subject to change without prior notice. Please check with local supplier for exact offers. Specifications and features (including but not limited to appearances, colors and size) may vary by model owing to environmental factors, and all images are illustrative.
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Welcome Welcome Thank you for purchasing a VALETON product. We know it might be tedious but please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your GP- 200. Please keep this manual for future reference. Attention Handling • Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately.
Overview Overview Inspired by the craftsmanship in making GP-100, Valeton strives for a higher goal and presents GP-200, the new-gen HD modeling multi-effects processor, declaring an unprecedented upgrade in order to bring you a better sonic experience. With the aim of creating the ultimately...
Panel Introduction 1. LCD Display button again to store the changed parameter. Hold for quick saving in same slot with same 4.3” color LCD shows GP-200’s patch numbers, name. patch name, and other operation information. 8. AMP Knobs 2. PARA Knob (with enter button)
(Ground Lift) to avoid noise caused by the Ground Loop. Toggle on (down) to GND, Getting Started 1. Connect your device: Plug your guitar into the GP-200’s INPUT jack, and run a cable from the UNBALANCED OUTPUT L (MONO) to your amp. Please remember: •...
Screen Introduction 2. Turn the GP-200 MASTER knob all the way down, then connect the power supply and turn on the GP-200. 3. Tune your strings: Press and hold footswitch TAP (HOLD FOR TUNER) to enter Tuner interface. Pluck each string and tune it until the pitch reaches the middle of the screen and turns green.
• Auto Rec: Turn on/off the auto-recording, when activating auto-recording, the GP-200 will not immediately start to record until certain level of input signal is perceived.
CMD 1/2/3: range from CC0~CC127~PC. (CC: ControlChange)/(PC: ProgramChange) DATA 1/2/3: adjust the parameter of CC/PC in CMD 1/2/3 GP-200 supports two types of MIDI messages (CC/PC), the parameters in DATA 1/2/3 will vary based on the type of MIDI function you intend to use.
Press the pedal all the way forward to switch A/B mode. Some GP-200 patches have been set up to use the built-in expression pedal. These can be used without any further set up;...
Keep in mind that turning the modules on/off and adjusting parameters will change the current patch. If you switch patches or turn GP-200 off before saving your changes, the changes will be lost. Make sure to press the SAVE button to save your settings.
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• When set to Series, internal effect chain will be temporarily paused, only signals from external effect chains will be sent to the latter signals in the signal chain. In this situation, if the effect loop interface is not connected to the any other effect unit, the GP-200 output will remain silent.
Remember to save after finishing the editing. Global Settings Global Settings, unlike previous ones, will affect the whole status of the GP-200 and not change when the patch has changed. All the settings will immediately function when editing is finished.
Using GP-200 as an audio interface When used as a USB audio interface, the GP-200 will be recognized by the system as a 6-in/4-out USB device. Here we will show you how to use this function through listing two scenarios.
4. Play the dry track in DAW, and now you can hear the effect sound of the processed dry track file in GP-200 5. Activate “Record” in Track B on the recording software, then you’ll get to record the Track with effect after re-amp on Track B.
Global Settings Footswitch functions include: Function Description Function Description Bank Enter bank selecting menu DRUM Play/stop the drum Load the latter adjacent Load the latter adjacent Bank+ Drum Patch+ bank drum patch Load the former adjacent Load the former adjacent Bank- Drum Patch- bank...
• Clock Source: For choosing the source of the MIDI clock. • Clock Out (DIN), Clock Out (USB): To control whether the MIDI OUT and USB will send out MIDI clock messages. Use this to set your GP-200 as the main clock for all MIDI devices.
Receiving clock messages from the internal clock, MIDI In Mixed and USB. If using different clock sources simultaneously, (Default) then the last message type the GP-200 receives will cover previous ones ON/OFF When turned ON, this unit will negate all input signals;...
When turned ON, the effects in the CAB module will correspondingly change with the effects in the AMP module. Global EQ This menu is to control the global equalizer of the GP-200 in order to change the overall tone feel. This is the displayed menu: GLOBAL SETTINGS...
• Please stay cautious when adjusting your global EQ to protect your hearing and device • Global EQ won’t affect the USB audio output of the GP-200 • When a patch is using too many modules, or some modules are consumed with too much...
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Global Settings Factory Reset This menu is to perform a factory reset. Remember, resetting the GP-200 will delete all of your saved changes and personal settings. Once it is executed, it cannot be undone. Please back up your settings before performing a factory reset.
Compatible software Compatible software When you connect your GP-200 with the PC/Mac, you can use the free GP-200 software to manage multiple functions, including adjusting tones, import/export patches, firmware upgrade, loading 3rd party IRs and more. The GP-200 software supports both Windows and MacOS platforms.
Full-range devices include audio interface, studio monitor, PA system, headphones etc. In this scenario, the output jack or headphone jack of the GP-200 can be connected according to the need of subsequent devices. The balanced and unbalanced output signals are the same, and the balanced output is more suitable for long-distance signal transmission.
In addition, you need to pay attention to the GP-200’s patch volume monitor, if you hear the “clip” sound, please reduce the input volume in the “Global - Input/Output”, or adjust the input to Line to...
Audio Studio (for livestreaming) In this scenario, the GP-200 will be functioned as an audio interface for a computer or a cell phone. Use the supplied USB cable to connect to the computer; if connecting to a cell phone, an additional OTG adapter cable may be required.
Effect List Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Based on the legendary Ross™ Compressor. This is the originator of the guitar compression effect. Sustain: Controls the compression It brings the guitar compression COMP Comp amount effect to the public and becomes Volume: Controls the effect output an important element in the future.
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Any guitarist can benefit from the Xotic® BB Preamp* overdrive pedal. The pedal works equally well for Gain: Controls the distortion amount getting thick and creamy overdrive Volume: Controls the effect output B-Boost Boost tones with great sustain as it does...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description The Ibanez® Tube Screamer® is synonymous with the transparent overdrive tone used by many of today's top guitarists. The TS9 pedal Gain: Controls the overdrive amount OD 9 boosts the guitar signal enough to Tone: Controls the effect tone drive the preamp stage of your amp, Volume: Controls the effect output...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Body: Controls the “body resonance” (low frequency response) Top: Controls the upper harmonics (high frequency response) Volume: Controls the effect output level Mode: Selects from 4 different sound characters: Acoustic guitar simulator designed Standard: Simulates the tonal for guitars.
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Low/Hi Pitch: Controls the low/high pitch shifting range by semitones Pitch Pitch Polyphonic pitch shifter/harmonizer. Dry: Controls the dry signal level Low/High Volume: Controls the low/ high pitch volume Low/Hi Pitch: Controls the low/high pitch shifting range by semitones Wet: Controls the wet signal level P-Bend...
Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Saturation: Controls the effect gain Mix: Controls the effect wet/dry signal ratio Vintage tape saturation simulater Volume: Controls the effect output Saturate Special providing analog warmth and volume natural distortion. Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio High Cut: Cuts the effect high frequency signal Attack: Controls how fast the effect...
Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Range: Controls the wah filter frequency range Based on legendary Dunlop® Q: Controls the wah resonance (filter Q) CryBaby®* wah pedal. The Volume: Controls the effect output classic 60's traditional wha C-Wah When using the EXP pedal as a wah pedal, pedal, acting between low and remember to first assign the position...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description The Ibanez® Tube Screamer® is synonymous with the transparent overdrive tone used by many of today's top guitarists. The TS9 pedal Gain: Controls the overdrive amount OD 9 boosts the guitar signal enough to Tone: Controls the effect tone drive the preamp stage of your amp, Volume: Controls the effect output...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Gain: Controls the overdrive amount Based on Tube Screamer® Style Volume: Controls the effect output Scream OD overdrive pedal, with unique timbre Tone: Controls the effect tone characteristics. Fat: Switches extra resonance on/off Air: Switches extra presence on/off Whether it's warm and natural overdrive or full open distortion,...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Hermida® Zendrive® rose to fame because of its tube-like tone. To get the perfect balance of saturation Gain: Controls the overdrive amount and harmonics required to result in Tone: Controls the effect tone TaiChi OD all of the 'in-tangibles' that make Volume: Controls the effect output...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description For fans of the aggressive germanium fuzz tones that could be wrought from those early units, there’s nothing quite like the Sola Sound® Tone Bender*. The Tone Bender’s circuit became massively Fuzz: Controls the gain amount Sora Fuzz Fuzz popular, and over the following...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description The Marshall Shredmaster Distortion guitar effect pedal delivers face- Gain: Controls the distortion amount melting distortion and that tone Master Volume: Controls the effect output Distortion you can only get out of a Marshall. Dist Bass/Contour/Treble: 3-band EQ that The pedal offers treble, bass, and...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description This is an overload effect device specially designed for bass. It Gain: Controls the distortion amount combines the original bass sound Blend: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio with a unique overdrive effect to Bass OD Bass Drive Volume: Controls the effect output...
Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Based famous on Xotic® RC Booster* provides you with super- transparent 20dB boost without altering your carefully crafted tone. And it offers an added gain channel for extra fatness. Take advantage Gain: Controls the gain amount of the +/-15dB range on the treble Volume: Controls the effect output P-Boost...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Based on Fender® ’59 Bassman®*. The most dramatic speaker in the Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre history of Rock&Roll, originally gain) designed for bass, has become the Presence: Controls the effect most classic guitar speaker.As clear headroom as water, Vacuum tubemakes the...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre Fender® Silverface Twin Reverb* gain) amplifiers were built between 1967 Volume: Controls the output volume Silver Twin Clean and 1981. It makes the sound of (post gain) history.
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) Tone cut: Counterclockwise controls the effect tone Volume: Controls the output volume Based on VOX® AC30HW* (normal Foxy 30TB Drive (post gain) channel). Bass/Treble: 2-band EQ that controls the effect tone Char: Selects from two sound characters: Cool (lower gain)/Hot...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Input: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) Gain: Controls the effect drive amount Presence: Controls the effect Based on Mesa/Boogie® Lone L-Star OD Drive headroom Star™(CH2). Volume: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) Presence: Controls the effect The Bogner® XTC red channel headroom Bog RedV Hi Gain is known for its fiery high gain Volume: Controls the output volume distortion and the main timbre.
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Based on Grindrod® Pendragon Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre PG20C* (Drive channel). If you're a gain) big fan of British sound/overdrive, Volume: Controls the effect output Knights OD Drive this is a sound you can't miss.It can (post gain) bring the pure British style, sound full Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Based on Marshall® JTM45* . In 1962, Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre Marshall® introduced the first guitar gain) speakers specifically designed for Presence: Controls the effect rock music, and its powerful sound headroom UK 45+ Drive...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description The 1959HWTM is a line right back to Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre the celebrated era of the mid to late gain) 1960s, the original was born when Presence: Controls the effect Pete Townshend asked Jim Marshall headroom UK SLP...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) Presence: Controls the effect Based on the famous“Brown Eye”UK- headroom Flagman+ 1 Hi Gain style boutique amp head (HBE Volume: Controls the output volume channel). (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre Based on Mesa/Boogie® Mark gain) IV™ (Lead channel). Based on the Presence: Controls the effect classic upgrade, it inherits the headroom Mess4 LD Hi Gain omnipotence of Mesa / Boogie®, Volume: Controls the output volume with rich harmonics and sustain from (post gain)
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Based on Orange® AD30™* (Dirty channel). This is an amp head with pure tube sound in the classic Class A Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre circuit (with 4 El84 amp tubes), which gain) guarantees harmonious sounds with Volume: Controls the output volume...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description ENGL® Savage 120 Amplifier embodies ENGL’s rich legacy of creating metal machines for Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre delivering truly punishing tones, with gain) clear dynamics and tremendous sonic Presence: Controls the effect variety.
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Based on vintage VOX®* AC-100* bass amp. In 1963, the Beatles was in urgent need of a bass speaker with a Volume: Controls the effect gain/ volume greater than that of the club's output amount Foxy Bass Bass...
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Effect List FX Title Type Description Parameter Description Volume: Controls the effect gain/ output amount Based on AER® Colourizer 2* acoustic Tone: Controls the brightness preamp. Originated in Germany, it Balance: Controls the tone control is a preamp designed for acoustic balance;...
Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Supro®* 1x6" cabinet with oval SUP ZEP 1 x 6” speaker TWD CP 1 x 8” Vintage Fender® Champ* 1x8" cabinet Vintage Fender® Princeton* 1x10" TWD PRC 1 x 10” cabinet A custom Fender® Tweed* 2x10" TWD SUP 2 x 10”...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description 1 x 12” Morgan® AC-20 Deluxe* 1x12" cabinet Mesa/Boogie® Rectifier®* 4x12" Mess 4 x 12” cabinet Mesa/Boogie® Lonestar* 1x12" D STAR 1 x 12” cabinet Mesa/Boogie® Lonestar* 2x12" SUP Star 2 x 12” cabinet US STO 1 x 12”...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description MATT 2 x 10” Mark Bass®* 4x10" bass cabinet F-TOP 1 x 15” Ampeg® PF-115HE* 1x15" bass cabinet Ampeg® SVT-410HE* 4x10" bass AMPG 1 4 x 10” cabinet AMPG 2 8 x 10” Ampeg SVT-810E* 8x10"...
Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Band 1: 33Hz Band 2: 150Hz Band 3: 600Hz Equalizer designed for Bass EQ 1 Band 4: 2kHz basses Band 5: 8kHz Use the five bands above to control the EQ level. Volume: Controls the output level Band 1: 50Hz Band 2: 120Hz...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Based on a legendary 4-button purple stereo chorus pedal, Mode: Select from 4 different chorus C-Chorus Chorus providing detailed rich chorus modes tone that expands sonic dimensions Depth: Controls the vibrato depth Based on the famous ensemble Rate: Controls the vibrato rate B-Chorus...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Based on the legendary huge Depth: Controls the vibrato depth ensemble chorus pedal born Rate: Controls the vibrato rate G-Roto Vibrato in late 1970s (vibrato mode), Volume: Controls the effect output producing rich, shimmering Sync: Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off vintage analog vibrato tone Depth: Controls the vibrato depth...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Pan Depth: Controls the tremolo depth (using mono output) or panning depth (using stereo output) Pan Rate: Controls the tremolo speed (using mono output) or panning speed A special, subtle phaser (using stereo output) Pan Phase Phaser combines tremolo/pan...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Depth: Controls the effect depth Sine tremolo waveforms and Rate: Controls the effect speed Sine Trem Tremolo super wide tonal range. Volume: Controls the effect output Sync: Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Depth: Controls the effect depth Rate: Controls the effect speed Bias tremolo waveforms and...
Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description This is a freeze effect that can freeze the sound at the moment of activation and keep it playing when the effect Volume: Controls the effect output volume is activated. The Activate Attack: Controls how fast the effect parameter can be assigned volume fades in...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback Time: Controls the delay time of left channel Time R%: Controls the delay time of right channel (time Back in the old days, ratio of left channel) producers and engineers Spread: Controls the effect stereo width...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio A ping-pong delay producing Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback stereo feedbadk bounces Time: Controls the delay time Tape Delay back and forth between left Sync: Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off and right channels Trail: Switched effect trail on/off when the effect is bypassed...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback Time: Controls the delay time Time: Controls the delay time Tone: Controls the effect tone Mode: Selects from 12 different head variations: 1: Single head, same as ordinary delays 2: Head 1 &...
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback Time: Controls the delay time Producing a delay effect with Crush: Controls the effect sampling rate Vintage Rack Delay lo-fi'd repeats Bit: Controls the effect sampling accuracy Sync: Switches Tap Tempo sync on/off Trail: Switched effect trail on/off when the...
Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Time: Controls the delay time This is a special delay effect Feedback: Controls the amount of feedback that combining normal Mod: Controls the effect modulation amount feedback with pitch shifted Tone: Controls the effect tone slices.
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Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Decay: Controls the duration of reverb time Simulates the sound High Damp: Controls the low pass filter Plate Reverb character produced by a frequency vintage plate reverberator Trail: Switched effect trail on/off when the effect is bypassed Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio...
Effect List Parameter Description FX Title Type Description Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Pre Delay: Controls the amount of time between the dry signal and the audible onset of early reflections and the reverb tail Produces a modulated Decay: Controls the duration of reverb time Sweet Space Reverb reverb effect that is lush...
Drum Rhythm List Drum Rhythm List Genre Type Time Signature Default Tempo Classic Rock 1 Classic Rock 2 Classic Rock 3 Classic Rock 4 Classic Rock 5 Classic Rock 6 Hard Rock 1 Hard Rock 2 Hard Rock 3 Post Rock 1 Post Rock 2 Post Rock 3 Garage Rock...
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Drum Rhythm List Genre Type Time Signature Default Tempo Funk 3 Funk 4 Funk Jazz Funk 1 Jazz Funk 2 Jazz Funk 3 Blues 1 Blues 2 Blues 3 Blues 4 Blues Swing Shuffle 3/4 Bluegrass Country Country Folk Pop 1 Pop 2 Pop 3 120BPM...
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Drum Rhythm List Genre Type Time Signature Default Tempo Break Beat Electronic Drum&Bass Latin 1 Latin 2 Latin 3 Latin Pop 1 Latin Pop 2 Samba Tango Beguine Polka World Waltz Reggae 1 Reggae 2 Mazuke Musette 120BPM March 1 March 2 March 3 New Age 1...
MIDI Control Information List MIDI Control Information List Value Range Description BANK MSB: 01-A~32-D: CC0=1, PC=0-127 33-A~64-D: CC0=0, PC=0-127 0-100 Patch Volume 0-100 EXP 1 EXP1 A/B 0-127 0-63: A 64-127: B 0-100 Quick Access Para 1 Quick Access Knob 1 parameter adjustment: 0-127 0-63:Turn down by 1 step 64-127: Turn up by 1 step...
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MIDI Control Information List Value Range Description AMP Module on/off: 0-127 0-63: off 64-127: on NR Module on/off: 0-127 0-63: off 64-127: on CAB Module on/off: 0-127 0-63: off 64-127: on EQ Module on/off: 0-127 0-63: off 64-127: on MOD Module on/off: 0-127 0-63: off 64-127: on...
• If you’re using an external expression pedal to control distortion or other similar parameters, check to see if the expression pedal is set up properly. • Check your effects parameter setup. If effects are set to extremes, GP-200 may have abnormal noise.
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