Chapter 8 Parameters Guide; Comp (Compressor); Od/Ds (Overdrive/Distortion) - Boss GT-10 Owner's Manual

Chapter 8 Parameters Guide

In this chapter you will find detailed descriptions for each of the GT-10's effects and the parameters used to control them.
The format used for parameter names is based on how the names are displayed when the screen is in list view.
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COMP (Compressor)

This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out
the volume level of the input signal. You can switch it to a
limiter to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent
distortion.
Parameter/ Explanation
Range
COMP ON/OFF (Compressor ON/OFF)
Turns the COMP effect on/off.
Off, On
Pressing [COMP] switches On and Off.
TYPE
Select the compressor type.
Compressor The effect will function as a compressor.
Limiter The effect will function as a limiter.
Sustain (Type=Compressor)
Adjusts the range (time) over which low-
0–100 level signals are boosted. Larger values
will result in longer sustain.
Attack (Type=Compressor)
Adjusts the strength of the picking attack
when the strings are played. Higher val-
0–100
ues result in s sharper attack, creating a
more clearly defined sound.
Threshold (Type=Limiter)
When the input signal level exceeds this
0–100
threshold level, limiting will be applied.
Release (Type=Limiter)
Adjusts the time from when the signal
0–100 level drops below the threshold until
when limiting is removed.
Tone
-50–+50 Adjusts the tone.
Level
0–100 Adjusts the volume.
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OD/DS
(Overdrive/Distortion)
This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain.
It provides 30 types of distortion and custom settings.
Parameter/ Explanation
Range
OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion ON/OFF)
Turns the OD/DS effect on/off.
Off, On
Pressing [OD/DS] switches On and Off.
Type
Selects the type of distortion.
This is a booster with unique characteris-
tics in the midrange.
Mid Boost
Making the connection before the COSM
amp produces sound suitable for solos.
This not only functions as a booster, but
Clean Boost also produces a clean tone that has punch
even when used alone.
This is a booster that has bright character-
Treble Bst
istics.
This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2.
Blues OD This produces distortion that faithfully
reproduces the nuances of picking.
A lustrous crunch sound with an added
Crunch
element of amp distortion.
This is an overdrive sound that provides
Natural OD
distortion with a natural feeling.
This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1.
OD-1
This produces sweet, mild distortion.
T-Scream This models an Ibanez TS-808.
This is the high-gain overdrive sound of
Turbo OD
the BOSS OD-2.
Warm OD This is a warm overdrive.
This gives a basic, traditional distortion
Distortion
sound.
This is a distortion sound that provides a
Mild DS
mild distortion.
This distortion sound features a boosted
Mid DS
midrange.
RAT This models a Proco RAT.
GUV DS This models a Marshall GUV' NOR.
DST+ This models a MXR DISTORTION+.