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Section 28
All About MIDI
These units are only representative- there's probably a lot
more available around the world.
This is just a start- if you added a MIDI foot controller to
this set-up, you could then have automated channel
changing for your Amp, numerous effects loops switched in
and out as well as patch changes on effects units like the
GT-3/5 all singing and dancing together without you having
to perform a Michael Jackson dance routine just to get it all
sorted out!!! Only your imagination (and budget) is the
limit!
There's more info on this stuff at
Patch Editors
There are several freeware/shareware patch editor programs
available for the both GT-3 and GT–5. These programs
make the business of managing patches, Bulk Dumps and
Loads much easier. Additionally these programs also allow
easier patch building. Some of the applications have issues
with running under MS Windows 2000. Whilst almost all
the software runs up under Win2K most will NOT
communicate with your GT-3 via MIDI. Often the result is a
crash.
Note: Bulk Dump/Load procedures may vary with each
program.
EQ-Plot
This great piece of software from Partheus gives you MIDI
control over the EQ and SEQ sections of the GT-3 and the
GT-5. The visual representation of the affect of EQ makes it
VERY easy to see how you are shaping your sound. You
can
download
the
www.bossgt3.co.uk
GT-3 Manager
The Partheus GT-3 Manager gives you access to the full
functionality
of
your
environment of your PC. The basic program is free, for a
limited time, for you to download and use on the
understanding that this is a beta version of the program.
You can also unlock .SYX files and see the patch
information even if your GT-3 is not connected via MIDI.
*WIN2K Compatible*. You can download the GT-3
Manager program at
www.bossgt3.co.uk
GT-3 Patchworks
GT-3 Patchworks is a simple backup and restore/load tool
developed by Partheus Software for system exclusive
message data. It receives bulk dumps from and sends bulk
loads to the Boss GT-3 guitar effects processor. Download
the program at:
www.bossgt3.co.uk
© Copyright 2000-2002 Barry S. Pearce et al.
www.amptone.com
GT-3
Manager
program
GT-3
within
the
Windows
GT-3 Editor
This GT-3 Editor is a fully featured editor with patch
building and management facilities. It also allows easy
translation between .SYX and .TXT formats so you can
unlock the patch settings even if your GT-3 is not connected
via MIDI. This program was developed by AMC Software,
and you can download it at
GT-5 Editor
This program was developed by AMC Software, and you
can download it at
This GT-5 editor program will not fully function with the
version 1.03 firmware. Editing a patch will not change the
sound on the GT-5 because of various bugs when sending
and receiving MIDI messages. This program will work with
version 1.06 but has not been tested on other versions. To
find which GT-5 software version you have, hold down the
NAME and PEDAL/ASSIGN buttons while switching on
your GT-5. If you have an older version contact your
nearest Roland Service Centre about getting an upgrade.
This will involve upgrading the EPROM chip.
Ranger 5
This program is very simple patch organizer program for
Win95 and NT written by Rolf Antony. This program is
not a patch editor or a loader, so it's limited in its
usefulness. Ranger-5 recalculates the Checksum, and it
automatically corrects the wrong checksum sometimes
produced by the GT-5 V1.03 bulk dump. Only use Ranger-
at
5 if you are sure that the GT-5 V1.03 bug produced the
checksum error! Ranger-5 only works with files stored in
raw Sysex format (*.syx) generated by programs like
"MIDI-OX" and "MIDIWatch" (described below)
You can download it at: http://www.bossgt5.de.vu/
Other MIDI Software
There are many other useful pieces of MIDI software
around. Most of these are shareware so checkout the
shareware sites for an overwhelming list of software. Of the
additional MIDI software available the following are quite
noteworthy...
MIDI Watch
A nice little program for transferring sysex files between the
GT-5 and your computer, which is easy to use and free.
Runs also on Win 95. The only problem is that it can't
handle the whole bulk dump of the GT-3/5 in one piece.
Download it at:
http://members.aol.com/bossgt5/midi/midi.htm
www.kagi.com
www.kagi.com
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