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- Page 1 Parameter Guide • Roland, BOSS, COSM, COMBO DRIVE, CRUNCH, FEEDBACKER, HARMONIST, INTELLIGENT, METAL ZONE, OVERDRIVE, ROTARY SOUND, SLICER, TOUCH WAH, Friend Jam, and BOSS Tone Central are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Company names and product names appearing in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. This document uses these names in order to appropriately describe the sounds simulated by COSM technology. Copyright © 2014 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Effect
EFFECT Editing the Effects OD/DS To edit the effect settings, use the value knob to select a page in the This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. display, and use knobs [1]–[4] to select the value of each parameter. Knob Parameter Value Explanation MEMO ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. • For details on basic operation for effects, refer to “Editing: Page 1 Editing the Effects” (p. 7) in the owner’s manual. TYPE Refer to OD/DS TYPE • In each edit screen, you can press the value knob to turn the DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. effect on/off. TONE -50–+50 This adjusts the tone. E .LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the effect COMP 0–100 sound. (EFFECT LEVEL) Page 2 Adjusts the tone for the low This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the... -
Page 4: Preamp (Pra/Prb)
EFFECT PREAMP (PrA/PrB) Category Type Explanation This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. BLUS OD This produces distortion that faithfully (BLUES OD) COSM technology simulates different preamp characteristics, reproduces the nuances of picking. speaker sizes, and cabinet shapes. This models the sound of the BOSS OD-1. OD-1 This produces sweet, mild distortion. Knob Parameter Value Explanation T-SCRM ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. This models an Ibanez TS-808. (T-SCREAM) Page 1 TURB OD This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the TYPE Refer to PREAMP TYPE BOSS OD-2. (TURBO OD) GAIN 0–120 Adjusts the distortion of the amp. - Page 5 EFFECT PREAMP TYPE Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 4 This is a list of the amp types that can be selected for PREAMP. Select the speaker type. This turns off the speaker Category Type Explanation simulator. An unembellished, clean sound that This is the built-in speaker of the NtrlCLN minimizes the amp’s idiosyncrasies, ORIGIN amp you selected with PREAMP such as its trebly character and (NATURAL CLEAN) (ORIGINAL) TYPE. boomy low end. This is a compact open-back An amp with a broad frequency FUL RNG 1x8" speaker cabinet with one 8-inch range and an extremely flat re- (FULL RANGE) speaker. sponse. Good for acoustic guitar. This is a compact open-back Crunch sound that allows the 1x10"...
- Page 6 EFFECT CUSTOM AMP SETTING Category Type Explanation This models the sound of the Roland JC-120 JC-120. Knob Parameter Value Explanation CLN TWN This models a Fender Twin Reverb. Page 6 (shown only if PREAMP TYPE is set to “CUSTOM”) (CLEAN TWIN) JC CLEN This models the sound of the PR CRNC This models a Fender Pro Reverb. Roland JC-120. (JC CLEAN) (PRO CRUNCH) TW CLEN This models a Fender Bassman 4 x This models a Fender Twin Reverb.
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Page 7: Fx1/Fx2
EFFECT FX1/FX2 This adjusts the tone. A parametric type is adopted for the high- With FX1 and FX2, you can select the effect to be used from the middle and low-middle range. following. You can select the same effect for FX1 and FX2. * Some effects can be selected only for FX2. Knob Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. Page 1 TYPE Refer to FX1/FX2 TYPE LO .GAIN Adjusts the low frequency range -20–+20 dB tone. (LOW GAIN) HI .GAIN Adjusts the high frequency range -20–+20 dB Selecting the TYPE tone. (HIGH GAIN) Adjusts the overall volume level LEVEL... -
Page 8: Wah
EFFECT T. WAH Effect Name TYPE Explanation Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response HARMONIST — analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to the guitar level. to create harmony based on diatonic scales. Knob Parameter Value Explanation This effect uses MDP technology to add OVERTONE new harmonics to the sound, producing Page 1 — resonance and richness that was not * FX2 only Selects the wah mode. present in the original sound. Low pass filter. This provides a wah effect You can have sound played on the guitar MODE over a wide frequency range. be held continuously. This effect allows SOUND HOLD — you to perform the melody in the upper Band pass filter. This provides a wah effect in registers while holding a note in the lower a narrow frequency range. -
Page 9: Sub Wah
EFFECT ADV. COMP Knob Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the area around the center This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the frequency. volume level of the input signal. You can also use it as a limiter to PEAK 0–100 Higher values will produce a stronger tone suppress only the sound peaks and prevent distortion. which emphasizes the wah effect more. With a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be produced. Knob Parameter Value Explanation E .LEVEL Page 1 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. (EFFECT Selects the compressor type. LEVEL) BOSS This models a BOSS CS-3. DIR .MIX (BOSS COMP) 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. (DIRECT MIX) This is a compressor that adds an HI-BAND even stronger effect in the high... -
Page 10: Sub Od/Ds
EFFECT SUB OD/DS Knob Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the center of LM .FREQ the frequency range that 20 Hz–10.0 kHz This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. (LOW-MID FRE- will be adjusted by the QUENCY) LOW-MID GAIN. Knob Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ Page 1 LM .Q (LOW-MID Q) 0.5–16 centered at the LOW-MID Refer to “OD/DS TYPE” (p. 3). FREQ. Higher values will TYPE * “CUSTOM” is not available. narrow the area. * “A-DIST” can be used only with FX2. LM .GAIN Adjusts the low-middle -20–+20 dB... -
Page 11: Guitar Sim
EFFECT GUITAR SIM SLOW GEAR Simulation of the characteristics of particular guitar components This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). such as pickups and different guitar bodies allows you to switch among a number of different guitar types all while using a single Knob Parameter Value Explanation guitar. Adjusts the sensitivity of the slow gear. When it is set to a lower value, the effect of the slow Knob Parameter Value Explanation gear can be obtained only with a stronger SENS 0–100 picking, while no effect is obtained with a Page 1 weaker picking. When the value is set higher, Selects the type of the guitar simulator. the effect is obtained even with a weak picking. Changes from a single-coil pickup S"H tone to a humbucking pickup tone. Adjusts the time needed for the volume to RISE .TM 0–100 reach its maximum from the moment you Changes from a humbucking pickup (RISE TIME) H"S begin picking. -
Page 12: Sitar Sim
EFFECT Knob Parameter Value Explanation Knob Parameter Value Explanation E .LEVEL This adjusts the amount of resonance Adjusts the volume of the 0–100 (and the tone coloration) in the synth sound one octave below. (EFFECT LEVEL) RESO 0–100 sound. The higher the value, the DIR .MIX Adjusts the volume of the more the synth tone coloration is 0–100 direct sound. emphasized. (DIRECT MIX) SENS This adjusts the amount of filtering 0–100 applied in response to the input. (FILTER SENS) Page 2 PITCH SHIFTER DECAY This sets the time needed for the filter 0–100... -
Page 13: Harmonist
EFFECT HARMONIST Knob Parameter Value Explanation For 1VOICE: pages 3–5 For 2MONO or 2STEREO: pages 4–6 (1:HARM), 7–9 (2:HARM) Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to create C–+24 harmony based on diatonic scales. D²–+24 D² * Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. Be sure to D–+24 mute all the other strings and play only one note at a time. E²–+24 E² * If the unit cannot detect the attack, it may not sound correctly. If E–+24 You can specify a the unit cannot detect the attack, it may not sound correctly. pitch in the range USER SCALE F–+24 * The sensitivity may vary according to the guitar’s TONE knob two octaves... -
Page 14: Ac. Processor
EFFECT AC. PROCESSOR Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 2 This processor allows you to change the sound produced by the Adjusts the center frequency of the MANUAL 0–100 phaser effect. pickup on an acoustic electric guitar, creating a richer sound similar to that obtained with a microphone placed close to the guitar. This sets the cycle of the step function that changes the rate and depth. When it is set to a higher value, the Knob Parameter Value Explanation change will be finer. Set this to “Off” Page 1 when not using the Step function. Selects the modeling type. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according This is the sound of a small-bodied OFF, 0–100, SMALL STEP .RT to the value of the “MASTER BPM” acoustic guitar. specified for each patch. This makes (STEP RATE) BPM –... -
Page 15: Tremolo
EFFECT TREMOLO UNI-V Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. This models a Uni-Vibe. Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a unique Knob Parameter Value Explanation undulation that you can’t get with a regular phaser. Adjusts changes in volume level. WAVE 0–100 A higher value will steepen wave’s (WAVE SHAPE) Knob Parameter Value Explanation shape. Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the Adjusts the rate of the UNI-V effect. change. * When set to BPM, the value of each * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the parameter will be set according value of the “MASTER BPM” specified to the value of the “MASTER BPM” for each patch. This makes it easier 0–100, RATE specified for each patch. This to achieve effect sound settings that BPM – 0–100, makes it easier to achieve effect match the tempo of the song. -
Page 16: Slicer
EFFECT SLICER RING MOD The sound can be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a rhythm backing phrase is being played. Knob Parameter Value Explanation This selects the mode for the ring modulator. Knob Parameter Value Explanation NORMAL This is a normal ring modulator. Page 1 By ring-modulating the Select the slice pattern that will be PATTERN P1–P20 input signal, a bell like sound used to cut the sound. is created. The intelligent Adjust the rate at which the sound ring modulator changes the will be cut. oscillation frequency according to the pitch of the input sound MODE * When set to BPM, the value of each INTELLI and therefore produces a sound parameter will be set according (INTELLIGENT) with the sense of pitch, which to the value of the “MASTER BPM”... -
Page 17: 2X2 Chorus
EFFECT 2X2 CHORUS SUB DELAY This allows you to achieve a more natural chorus sound. This is a delay with the maximum delay time of 1,000 ms. This effect is useful for making the sound fatter. Knob Parameter Value Explanation Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 1 Page 1 Adjust the speed of the chorus effect for the low frequency range. Use this to choose the type of delay. * When set to BPM, the value Use this to choose the type of MONO of each parameter will be set delay. TYPE according to the value of the Provides a tap delay effect that “MASTER BPM” specified for divides the delay time between each patch. This makes it easier 0–100, LO .RATE the left and right channels. to achieve effect sound settings (LOW RATE) BPM –... -
Page 18: Delay
EFFECT DELAY Knob Parameter Value Explanation E .LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the effect 0–100 sound. (EFFECT LEVEL) This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more Page 2 body to the sound or creating special effects. TONE -50–+50 This adjusts the tone. Knob Parameter Value Explanation DIR .MIX Adjusts the volume of the direct 0–100 DELAY sound. (DIRECT MIX) OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. ON/OFF The effect sound is held when you HOLD OFF, ON turn this on. Page 1 This selects which type of delay. -
Page 19: Chorus
EFFECT COMMON MODULATE Knob Parameter Value Explanation Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 1 (if TYPE is set to other than DUAL-S, DUAL-P, or DUAL-L/R) Page 3 Adjusts the delay time. MOD .RT Adjusts the modulation rate of 0–100 the delay sound. (MODULATION RATE) * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be MOD .DPT (MODULATION Adjusts the modulation depth 0–100 set according to the value of... -
Page 20: Reverb
EFFECT REVERB PEDAL FX This effect adds reverberation to the sound. PEDAL FX is an effect that lets you use an expression pedal connected to the CTL/EXP jack to control WAH or PEDAL BEND. For details on how to edit the effect that’s assigned to the expression Knob Parameter Value Explanation pedal, refer to ”CTL/EXP” (p. 25). REVERB ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. Page 1 PEDAL BEND This selects the reverb type. Various different simulations of space are offered. Simulates an ambience mic This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. (off-mic, placed at a distance from the sound source) used in * Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds AMBIENC recording and other applications. played simultaneously) cannot be played. (AMBIENCE) Rather than emphasizing the * To use PEDAL BEND, set EXP PEDAL’s FUNC to PB (PEDAL BEND) reverberation, this reverb is used or PB/FV (PEDAL BEND/FOOT VOLUME). to produce a sense of openness and depth. Knob Parameter Value... -
Page 21: Foot Volume
EFFECT DIVIDER Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 2 E .LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the Within the effect chain, the point where the signal is split into 0–100 effect sound. (EFFECT LEVEL) channels “A” and “B” is called the “divider, ” and the point where the DIR .MIX two signals are recombined is called the “mixer. ” Adjusts the volume of the 0–100 direct sound. (DIRECT MIX) You can use the divider to switch between channels “A” and “B, ” to assign strongly picked notes and softly picked notes to different channels, or to assign different frequency bands of your guitar sound to different channels. FOOT VOLUME The mixer lets you adjust the volume balance of channels “A” and “B, ” place them in the stereo field, or slightly delay the sound of channel “B” to produce a spacious sound. FOOT VOLUME DIVIDER MIXER... -
Page 22: Mixer
EFFECT MIXER ACCEL FX You can use six types of Accel effects in which operating an external Knob Parameter Value Explanation pedal connected to the CTL/EXP jack produces time-varying changes in the sound. Channels “A” and “B” will be mixed and output STEREO in stereo. * To use the Accel effect, connect a pedal such as the FS-6 to the MODE CTL/EXP jack, and set MENU"CTL/EXP"CTL1/CTL2 to assign Channels “A” and “B” will be assigned PAN L/R the FUNC (FUNCTION) as ACCEL. respectively to the L and R OUTPUT jacks. A/B .BAL 100:0– Adjusts the volume balance of channels “A” Knob Parameter Value Explanation (Ch .A/B 0:100 and “B. ” BALANCE)*1 Page 1 S-BEND Applies intense bending. Slightly delays the sound of channel “B” to SPREAD *1 0–100... -
Page 23: Ring Mod
EFFECT RING MOD FEEDBACKER Produces a metallic sound, creating the impression that the sound Generates feedback performance. is being focused. * Note that the notes you want to apply feedback to must be played singly and cleanly. Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 1 Knob Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the frequency of the internal Page 1 FREQ 0–100 oscillator. Analyzes the pitch of the guitar This parameter adjusts the amount RISE .TM NORMAL sound being input, and then 0–100 of time it is to take for the effect to creates a feedback sound. (RISE TIME) transition to the maximum. An artificial feedback sound will This parameter adjusts the amount FALL .TM be created internally. When OSC 0–100... -
Page 24: Master Setting
EFFECT MASTER SETTING These settings are applied to the overall patch. MASTER SETTING Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 1 PAT .LVL 0–200 Adjusts the volume of the patch. (PATCH LEVEL) Adjusts the BPM value for each patch. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. USB type B * When you have an external MIDI 40–250 (MASTER device connected, the MASTER BPM BPM) synchronizes to the external MIDI device’s tempo, making it impossible to set the MASTER BPM. To enable setting of the”SYNC” (p. 36), set to INTERNAL. This sets the key for the FX HARMONIST. Major C (Am) – Minor (MASTER B (G#m) KEY) -
Page 25: Menu
MENU CTL/EXP Using a Pedal to Control Desired Parameters Pedal Settings Here’s how to assign the parameters that will be controlled by the CTL 1, CTL 2 and the expression pedals. Connect your footswitch to the CTL/EXP jack as shown in the illustration, Choose [MENU]"”CTL/EXP”"”CTL1”, ”CTL2”, or ”EXP . ” and set its POLARITY switch. Set the parameter values with knobs [1]–[4] . CTL1, CTL2 Assign the parameters that are controlled by the CTL1 and CTL2 pedals. Knob Parameter Value Explanation No assignment. ACCEL Switches the ACCEL effect on and off. -
Page 26: Exp
MENU Specifying the External Pedal Function Knob Parameter Value Explanation OFF, ON This sets the value for times when the for Each Patch (Assign) (or STOP, START, switch is Off. PLAY) OFF, ON Here’s how the function of an external pedal (footswitch, expression This sets the value for times when the (or STOP, START, pedal) connected to the CTL/EXP jack can be specified for each switch is On. PLAY) patch. For each patch, you can make eight different assignments This sets the behavior of the value each time the switch is (assign number 1–8) that specify which pedal controls which operation. parameter. The normal state is Off (minimum value), * Select each individual parameter to specify which pedal will MODE MOMENT with the switch On (maximum value) control each parameter. (SOURCE only while the footswitch is depressed. MODE) The setting is toggled On (maximum Choose [MENU]"”CTL/EXP”"”ASSIGN C (COMMON)”... - Page 27 MENU Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 3 You can set the controllable range ACT .LO 0–126 for target parameters within the (ACT RANGE LO) source’s operational range. Target parameters are controlled within ACT .HI the range set with ACT LO and 1–127 ACT HI. You should normally set (ACT RANGE HI) ACT LO to 0 and ACT HI to 127. This determines the time spend 0–100, for one cycle of the assumed EXP BPM – Pedal. When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will WAV .RT be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM” (WAVE RATE) specified for each patch. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song.
- Page 28 MENU TARGET list CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET ON/OFF TYPE LO CUT ON/OFF FX1/FX2 (LOW CUT) TYPE GAIN TYPE LO GAIN SUSTAIN T-COMP MODE COMP (LOW GAIN) ATTACK BASS POLARTY (POLARITY) LM FREQ (LOW-MID TONE MIDDLE FREQUENCY) SENS LEVEL TREBLE LM Q 1/2 T .WAH FREQ ON/OFF PRES (PRESENCE)
- Page 29 MENU CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET TONE TYPE PATTERN MODE SENS RATE RATE TIME (S.TIME) DEPTH DEPTH TRG SNS (TRIGGER F.BACK (FEEDBACK) 1/2 SLICR SENS) 1/2 StrSM RESO MANUAL E.LVL 2 T .ECHO E.LVL (FX1/FX2 SLICER) (EFFECT LEVEL) (FX1/FX2 SITAR BUZZ RESO (RESONANCE) 1/2 PHASR (FX2 TERA ECHO) (EFFECT LEVEL)
- Page 30 MENU CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET CATEGORY TARGET ON/OFF ON/OFF MstBPM (MASTER BPM) TYPE THRES BMP .KEY (THRESHOLD) MstKEY REV TIM (MASTER KEY) RELEASE (REVERB TIME) TUNER DETECT PRE DLY TUNER (TUNER SW) ON/OFF (PRE DELAY) BPM TAP THRES LO CUT (THRESHOLD) DLY TAP (LOW CUT) RELEASE (DELAY TAP) HI CUT REVERB DETECT ST/STP MODEMODE (HIGH ON/OFF CUT)
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Page 31: Pedal)
MENU Virtual expression pedal system (Internal About the Range of a Target’s Change Pedal / Wave Pedal) The value of the parameter selected as the target changes within the range defined by “Min” and “Max, ” as set on the GT-001. By assigning a desired parameter to the virtual expression pedal, you can produce an effect as though you were operating a physical When using an external footswitch, or other controller that expression pedal to change the volume or tone quality in real time. acts as an on/off switch, “Min” is selected with Off (CLOSED), and “Max” is selected with On (OPEN). The virtual expression pedal system provides the following two types of functions, and you can use the SOURCE setting for ASSIGN When using an external expression pedal or other controller 1–8 to choose the desired type. that generates a consecutive change in the value, the value of the setting changes accordingly, within the range set by * If you want to use the internal pedal or wave pedal, set the the minimum and maximum values. Also, when the target ASSIGN parameter MODE to “MOMENT. ” is of an on/off type, the median value of the received data is... - Page 32 MENU About the Range of a Controller’s Change This sets the operational range within which the value of the setting changes when an expression pedal or other controller that changes the value consecutively is used as the source. If the controller is moved outside the operational range, the value does not change, it stops at “minimum” or “maximum. ” (Example) With ACT LO: 40, ACT HI: 80 Degree to Which Expres- sion Pedal Is Depressed When the When the pedal is fully RANGE RANGE pedal is fully raised advanced Value...
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Page 33: System
MENU SYSTEM KNOB SETTING Here you can assign the desired parameters to knobs [1]–[4] in the Settings that are shared by the entire GT-001 are called “system Play Screen. settings. ” * The settings you make here are only for the knobs in the Play MEMO Screen. For details on how to make settings, refer to “Editing: Editing the Effects” (p. 7) in the owner’s manual. Choose [MENU]"”SYSTEM”"”KNOB . ” OUTPUT SELECT Set the parameter values with knobs [1]–[4] . Specify the device (amp) that’s connected to the OUTPUT jacks. Knob Parameter Value Parameter Value Explanation OFF, PATCH, CmpSUS (COMP SUSTAIN), CmpATK (COMP ATTACK), CmpLEV (COMP LEVEL), OD DRV (OD/DS DRIVE), Choose this setting if the GT-001 is connected OD TNE (OD/DS TONE), OD ELV (OD/DS EFFECT LEVEL),... -
Page 34: Usb
MENU USB PRIMARY Knob Parameter Value Explanation Here you can make USB-related settings for when the GT-001 is connected to a computer via USB. Page 1 Adjusts the level of the audio input from the MIX .LVL USB audio flow computer. At this time, the audio input from 0–200% the computer is mixed at the final stage of (MIX LEVEL) the GT-001. GT-001 provides two USB audio outputs: “PRIMARY” and EFX .OUT “SECONDARY. ” Adjusts the level of the output to the (EFFECT 0–200% PRIMARY outputs the effect sound, and the return from the computer. OUTPUT computer is mixed with your guitar performance at the final LEVEL) stage. If this is ON, the sound from the computer is LOOP Regardless of the settings of the GT-001 itself, SECONDARY... -
Page 35: Total
(CONTRAST) Here you can specify what happens when you operate an external expression pedal while performing, and specify the range of patches that can be selected. G.2MIDI (GUITAR TO MIDI) Knob Parameter Value Explanation The operational status of the This converts the guitar input to a MIDI signal that can be output EXP PEDAL’s FUNC (p. 26) is not carried over when patches are from the USB port. switched. This allows you to create MIDI tracks on your DAW, or to use If the EXP PEDAL’s FUNC (p. Guitar Friend Jam (www.roland.com/FriendJam/Guitar/) to make 26) are the same between 2 connections with guitarists around the world. patches, the operational status * The input supports only monophonic playing (single notes). The is carried over when patches pitch will not be correctly detected if you play multiple notes are switched. simultaneously. For example, if EXP PEDAL FUNC is set to FOOT VOLUME in both patches, the one before Knob Parameter Value Explanation EXP .HLD and the one after the change,... -
Page 36: Midi Setting
GT-001 is unable to receive the When you smoothly change the pitch of a guitar external Clock. note, for example by bending a string, this setting Operations are synchronized to lets you quantize the pitch change of the transmit- INTERNAL the GT-001’s internal Clock. ted MIDI messages to semitone steps. This setting determines whether or not Program Conventional pitch bend data is Change messages are output when patches are transmitted. The pitch changes switched on the GT-001. smoothly in response to string bending and vibrato. * On the GT-001, Bank Select messages are output simultaneously with Program Change messages. When the pitch is changed, the PC .OUT currently-sounding note is not stopped, Program Change messages are TYPE1 but only pitch bend data is transmitted. not output, even when patches This allows you to produce smooth slurs are switched. as when playing a recorder. Program Change messages are CHROMA When the pitch is changed, the note is simultaneously output when (CHOROMATIC) retriggered at the new pitch, so that the patches are switched. -
Page 37: P.map (Midi-Program Chg Map)
MENU P.MAP (MIDI-PROGRAM CHG MAP) AUTO OFF When switching patches using Program Change messages The GT-001 can turn off its power automatically. The power will transmitted by an external MIDI device, you can freely set the turn off automatically when 10 hours have passed since you last correspondence between Program Change messages received played or operated the unit. The display will show a message by the GT-001 and the patches to be switched to in the “Program approximately 15 minutes before the power turns off. Change Map. ” With the factory settings, this function is turned “ON” (power-off in 10 hours). If you want to have the power remain on all the time, Knob Parameter Value Explanation turn it “OFF. ” Page 1 (BANK#0) * When the power is turned off, any settings you were editing will be lost. You must save settings that you want to keep. BANK#0 Specify the program change number that you want to assign. PC#1–PC#128 Knob Parameter Value Explanation This sets the patch number (U001 U001–U200... -
Page 38: Daw Ctl (Daw Control)
MENU DAW CTL (DAW Control) You can use the panel [A]–[D] buttons and value knob to control the following items on DAW software that supports Mackie Control Universal, such as Logic or Sonar. Value knob [A] –[D] buttons GT-001 Logic Sonar Controller [A] button Switches click on/off. Switches Loop on/off. [B] button Stops recording or playback. [C] button Starts playback. [D] button Starts recording on record-enabled tracks. Value knob Moves the current value (POSITION). For details on how to make settings in your DAW software, refer to the owner’s manual of your software. * The GT-001 does not support the HUI mode of Mackie Control Universal. -
Page 39: Other Settings
Other Settings TUNER/METRONOME Press the [TUNER] button to use the tuner and metronome functions. Turn the value knob to switch between tuner and metronome. TUNER Here you can make settings for the TUNER mode. Knob Parameter Value Explanation Page 1 PITCH 435 Hz–445 Hz Specifies the reference pitch. Sound will not be output while MUTE tuning. While tuning, the sound of the guitar being input to the GT-001 will be OUTPUT BYPASS output without change. All effects will be off. Allows you to tune while hearing the THRU current effect sound. METRONOME Here you can make settings for the METRONOME mode. Knob Parameter Value Explanation TEMPO 40–250 Specifies the tempo of the metronome. 1/1–8/1, 1/2–8/2, BEAT Selects the time signature. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Problems with the sound Are the connection cables broken? Try another set of MIDI cables. Is the GT-001 correctly connected to the other devices? Check connections with the other devices. Is the connected amp/mixer turned off, or the volume Check the settings of your amp/mixer system. lowered? Is the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knobs lowered? Adjust the OUTPUT LEVEL knobs to an appropriate position. No sound / volume too low When the OUTPUT is set to “MUTE” in the Tuner mode, even the direct Is Tuner set to On? sound will not be output by setting the Tuner to “On” (p. 39). Is each effect set correctly? Check the settings of each effect. Is “FOOT VOLUME: LEVEL” or “MASTER: PATCH LEVEL” Move the controller (pedal) to which it is assigned. specified as an assign Target (p. 26)? Is INPUT (GUITAR/MIC) set correctly (p. 33)? Make the correct setting. Sound from devices connected to Is the “DIR.MONITOR” (p. 34) set to OFF? -
Page 41: Preset Patch List
Preset Patch List Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B CTL2 CTL1 The powerful and fat sound of HiGAIN HiGAIN SINGLE: Hi GAIN STACK a high-gain amp stack. Ideal for A&B SOLO DIV CH SELECT WAH/FV Ch. A STACK STACK backing or riffs. A sound that takes advantage of the SINGLE: POWER NATURAL TERA ECHO LD TERA ECHO’s distinctive reverbera- A&B SOLO DIV CH SELECT WAH/FV Ch. A DRIVE CLEAN tion, and is perfect for long notes. -
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Preset Patch List Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B CTL2 CTL1 Switch between stack crunch STACK STACK SINGLE: DIV CH SELECT, STACK CRUNCH sounds with different gain for CHORUS WAH/FV Ch. A CRUNCH CRUNCH DELAY backing and solo. The crunch sound of a UK stack SINGLE: NATURAL ORNG CRUNCH ORNG RV A&B SOLO DIV CH SELECT WAH/FV amp. Ch. A CLEAN A hard crunch sound, ideal for STACK STACK... - Page 43 Preset Patch List Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B CTL2 CTL1 COMBO MATCH Crunch sound suitable for chordal SINGLE: COLLEGE ROCK A&B SOLO DIV CH SELECT WAH/FV riffs. Ch. A CRUNCH DRIVE Ideal sound for playing slide guitar SINGLE: SLIDE FOR ST TWEED TWEED DELAY DIV CH SELECT WAH/FV with single coil pickups. Ch. A Crunch sound for funky rock. SINGLE: COMBO CRNCH 4 RHYTHM Suitable for use with the rear single...
- Page 44 Preset Patch List Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B CTL2 CTL1 Drive sound reminiscent of 80s SINGLE: HiGAIN ACCEL (FEED- 1984 DRIVIN' 5150 DRIVE DIV CH SELECT WAH/FV hard rock. Ch. A STACK BACKER) POWER R-FIER Dirty rock sound. Ideal for backing ACCEL (S-BEND), ROUGH'N' DIRTY DUAL A&B SOLO WAH/FV or riffs. DELAY LEVEL DRIVE VINTAGE A bluesy sound of the late 60s that SINGLE: STACK CREAMY SET...
- Page 45 Preset Patch List Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B CTL2 CTL1 An aggressive jazz tone. The CTL DIV CH SELECT, SINGLE: JAZZ FIELD pedal switches to a sound for BG LEAD BG LEAD CHORUS COMP, DELAY, WAH/FV Ch. A soloing. REVERB LEVEL High-gain but with good consis- tency, this lead sound is suitable for EXTREME METAL STACK LEAD metal. Two types of high-gain amp DUAL T-AMP LEAD A&B SOLO ACCEL (S-BEND) WAH/FV LEAD are used separately for the low and high frequency ranges.
- Page 46 Preset Patch List Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B CTL2 CTL1 POWER EXTREME A modern hard rock sound 136* STEREO HARD RIFF DUAL DELAY CHORUS WAH/FV appropriate for riffing. DRIVE LEAD NATURAL NATURAL SINGLE: DIV CH SELECT, METAL FLANGER Metal sound with flanger applied. A&B SOLO WAH/FV Ch. A CLEAN CLEAN DELAY Slash metal sound of the 80s. The SINGLE: LATE 80s MetalRF...
- Page 47 Preset Patch List Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B CTL2 CTL1 A sound suitable for funky strumming. Two types of clean amp NATURAL FUNKY GROOVE DUAL JC-120 DIV CH SELECT DIVIDER MODE WAH/FV are used separately for the low and CLEAN high frequency ranges. A rich sound that uses a combina- NATURAL HiGAIN SINGLE: DEEP CS StCHORUS tion of several modulation-type FX2 (PAN) DIV CH SELECT WAH/FV Ch. A CLEAN STACK effects.
- Page 48 Preset Patch List Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B CTL2 CTL1 NATURAL By fixing a lower fourth interval, you SINGLE: HARMO STAY-4th=C BGNR UB FX2 (HARMONIST) CH DIV SELECT WAH/FV can maintain three-voice harmony. Ch. A CLEAN Sound for an electro-acoustic guitar, SINGLE: FX1 (ACOUSTIC [AC] AC BODY MID — — DELAY WAH/FV — using AC.PROCESSOR. Ch. A PROCESSOR) SINGLE: FX1 (ACOUSTIC [AC]FOR ARPEGGIO...
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my GT1 one day during practice made a loud whistle noise and bang twice. After that the sound quality is fuzzy. It was purchased in November of 2023. Is there any warrantee left on the unit, if not what is the cost of repair?