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Boss GT-6B Owner's Manual (84 pages)
Guitar Effects Processor
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Music Pedal
| Size: 5 MB
Table of Contents
Using the Unit Safely
2
Important Notes
4
Maintenance
4
Memory Backup
4
Table of Contents
5
Main Features
7
Front Panel
8
Names of Things and What They Do
8
Rear Panel
11
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds
12
Making the Connections
12
Turning on the Power
13
Adjusting the Output Level
13
Turning off the Power
13
Making Settings for a Connected Device (Amp) (Output Select)
14
What Is a Patch
15
How to Switch Patches (Patch Change)
15
Using the GT-6 to Select Patches
15
Switching Only the Number
15
Switching the Bank and Number
16
About the Display Indication
16
If the Patch Does Not Switch
16
Chapter 2
17
Creating You Own Favorite Tones(Patches)
17
Finding Tones Resembling those You Have in Mind (EZ Tone)
17
Adjusting the Tones with the Knobs
17
Adding Effects
18
Setting the Effect Tones (Quick Settings)
19
Making more Detail Settings with Individual Parameters
19
Using the Pedal Effects (Wah, Pedal Bend)
20
Wah
20
Pedal Bend
20
Naming Tones
21
Changing the Connection Order of Effects (Effect Chain)
21
Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created
22
Write
22
Copying Patches
22
Exchanging Patches
23
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained
24
PREAMP/SPEAKER (Preamp/Speaker Simulator)
24
Overdrive/Distortion
27
Delay
28
Delay Time
28
Chorus
29
Reverb
29
Low Cut Filter
30
High Cut Filter
30
Effect Level
30
Wah
30
WAH (Pedal Wah)
30
AW (Auto Wah)
31
FW (Fixed Wah)
31
Fx-1
32
EQ (Equalizer)
32
CS (Compressor)
33
LM (Limiter)
33
AC (Acoustic Guitar Simulator)
33
PIC (Pickup Simulator)
33
TR (Tremolo)
34
Wave Shape
34
SG (Slow Gear)
34
FB (Feedbacker)
34
Fx-2
35
AFB (Anti-Feedback)
35
FRT (Defretter)
35
Vibrato Depth
35
PH (Phaser)
37
FL (Flanger)
38
HR (Harmonist)
38
Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale)
39
PS (Pitch Shifter)
39
2CE (2X2 Chorus)
40
Pan
40
PB (Pedal Bend)
40
HU (Humanizer)
41
SDD (Short Delay)
41
UV (Uni-V)
41
VB (Vibrato)
41
AR (Auto Riff)
42
RM (Ring Modulator)
42
SL (Slicer)
42
SYN (Guitar Synth)
43
SEQ (Sub Equalizer)
45
NS (Noise Suppressor)
45
Master
46
Patch Level
46
Master BPM
46
FV (Foot Volume)
46
Settings for Using the Expression
47
And Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)
47
Settings for Using the Expression Pedal
47
Settings for Using the Expression Pedal Switch/Ctl Pedal
47
Making Settings Instantly(Quick Setting)
47
Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)
48
Editing "Quick Settings
48
Controlling Effects with the GT-6 Pedals, External Pedals, and External MIDI Devices
49
Target Range
50
Source Mode
51
Controlling Wah and Pitch Bend with an External Expression Pedal
52
Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function
53
Making "Custom" Preamp Settings
53
Making "Custom" Overdrive/Distortion Settings
54
Making "Custom" Pedal Wah Settings
55
Chapter 7
56
Convenient Features of the GT-6
56
Quick Patch Volume Adjustment (PATCH LEVEL Knob)
56
Turning the Effects on and off with the Pedals (Manual Mode)
56
Switching to Manual Mode
56
Selecting the Effect to be Switched on and off with the Pedals
56
Comparing Preamp Tones in Manual Mode
57
Tuning the Guitar
57
Turning the Tuner/Bypass Function on
57
About the Display During Tuning
57
How to Tune
58
Changing the Tuner Settings
58
Switching Tuner/Bypass on and off with the Number Pedals
59
Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment (Global)
59
Using External Effect Processors
60
Using the Digital Outs
60
Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter
60
Chapter 8 Other Features
61
Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
61
Selecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function (Dial Function)
61
Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches (Patch Change Mode)
61
Limiting the Banks that Can be Switched (Bank Extent)
61
Setting "Expression Pedal Hold
62
Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode)
62
Setting the External Foot Switch Functions (SUB CTL 1, 2 Function)
63
Chapter 9 Using MIDI
64
What Can You Do with MIDI
64
Making the Settings for MIDI Functions
65
Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data
67
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)
67
Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load)
68
Setting the Program Change Map
69
Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings (MIDI Map Select)
69
Appendices
70
About MIDI
70
How MIDI Messages Are Transmitted and Received
70
Main Types of MIDI Message
70
Used by the GT-6
70
Channel Messages
70
System Messages
71
About the MIDI Implementation
71
Changing Patches Using Bank Select Messages
72
Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device from the GT-6
72
Changing Patch Numbers on the GT-6 Using the Bank Select Messages Sent from an External MIDI Device
73
Factory Settings
74
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
74
Troubleshooting
75
Error Messages
76
MIDI Implementation Chart
77
Specifications
78
Index
80
Adjusting the Expression Pedal
82
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
83
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Boss GT-6B Owner's Manual (84 pages)
Boss Owner's Manual Bass Effects Processor GT-6B
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 5 MB
Table of Contents
Printing Conventions in this Manual
1
Using the Unit Safely
2
Important Notes
4
Maintenance
4
Memory Backup
4
Table of Contents
5
Main Features
7
Front Panel
8
Panel Descriptions
8
Rear Panel
11
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds
12
Making Connections
12
Turning on the Power
13
Adjusting the Output Level
13
What Is a Patch
14
Selecting Patches
14
How to Switch Patches
14
Turning each of the Effects in a Patch on and off
15
About the Information Appearing in the Display
15
If the Patch Does Not Switch
15
Turning off the Power
15
Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches)
16
Getting the Tones You Want-Fast (EZ Tone)
16
Adjusting the Tones with the Knobs
16
Adding and Omitting Effects
18
Using the Buttons to Switch Effects on and off
18
Switching Effects with the Pedals
18
Setting the Effect Tones (Quick Settings)
19
Making more Detailed Settings with Individual Parameters
19
Using the Pedal Effects (Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring Modulator)
20
Wah
20
Pedal Bend
20
Ring Modulator
21
Naming Tones
21
Changing the Order of the Effects (Effect Chain)
22
Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created
23
Write
23
Copying Patches
23
Exchanging Patches
24
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained
25
COMP/LIMITER (Compressor/Limiter)
25
OD/DIST (Overdrive/Distortion)
26
OD: Overdrive
26
DST: Distortion
26
FUZ: Fuzz
26
Chorus
27
REV/DLY (Reverb/Delay)/Sos (Sound on Sound)
27
REV: Reverb
28
DLY: Delay
28
Delay Time
28
R&D: Reverb & Delay
29
SOS: Sound on Sound
29
Preamp/Speaker
29
Preamp
29
Speaker
30
Band Parametric Eq
31
Wah
31
WH: Pedal Wah
31
TW: Touch Wah
32
AW: Auto Wah
32
Fx-1
33
OCT: Octave
33
ENH: Enhancer
33
SG: Slow Gear
34
DEF: Defretter
34
R.M: Ring Modulator
34
Fx-2
35
PH: Phaser
35
FL: Flanger
36
HRM: Harmonist
36
Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale)
37
P.S: Pitch Shifter
37
PB: Pedal Bend
38
2CE: 2X2 Chorus
38
ASL: Auto Slap
39
SDD: Short Delay
40
VIB: Vibrato
41
HMN: Humanizer
41
T/P: Tremolo/Pan
42
SYN: Bass Synth
42
Octave Shift
43
NS: Noise Suppressor
44
Master
44
FV: Foot Volume
44
Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions (Pedal Assign)
45
Selecting each Effect to be Turned on and off with the Number Pedals
45
Settings for Using the Expression Pedal
45
Setting the Range of the Volume Change
45
If You Don't Want to Use the Expression Pedal as a "Volume Pedal
46
Settings for Using the Expression Pedal Switch/Ctl Pedal
46
Making Settings Instantly (Quick Settings)
46
If You Don't Want to Use the Expression Pedal Switch or CTL Pedal
47
Editing "Quick Settings
47
Controlling Effects with the GT-6B Pedals, External Pedals, and External MIDI Devices
48
Making the Assign On/Off Setting
48
Making Settings Instantly (Quick Settings)
48
Making the Parameter Settings
49
Source Mode
50
Controlling Foot Volume and Pitch Shifter with an External Expression Pedal
51
Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function
52
Making "Custom" Overdrive/Distortion Settings
52
Making "Custom" Pedal Wah Settings
53
Chapter 7 Using Sound on Sound
54
Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT-6B
55
Outputting Sounds Without Effects Applied (Bypass)
55
Using the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect
55
Switching Bypass on and off
55
Connecting Directly to a Recording Mixer or PA Mixer (XLR Balanced Output)
55
Switching the XLR Output Connector Signals
55
Quick Patch Volume Adjustment (EFFECT LEVEL Knob)
56
Tuning the Bass
56
Turning the Tuner Function on
56
About the Display During Tuning
56
How to Tune
57
Changing the Tuner Settings
57
Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment (Global)
58
Using the Digital out
58
Adjusting the Output Level from DIGITAL out
58
Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter
59
Chapter 9 Other Functions
60
Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
60
Limiting the Banks that Can be Switched (Bank Extent)
60
Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches (Patch Select Mode)
60
Selecting Patches by Directly Specifying the Bank and Number
60
Switching the Bank and Number
61
Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches (Patch Change Mode)
61
Setting "Expression Pedal Hold
62
Selecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function (Dial Function)
62
Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode)
63
Setting the External Foot Switch Functions (SUB CTL 1, 2 Function)
63
Chapter 10 Using MIDI
64
What Can You Do with MIDI
64
Making the Settings for MIDI Functions
65
Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data
67
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)
67
Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load)
68
Making the Connections
68
Setting the Program Change Map
69
Initial Program Change Map Settings
69
Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings (MIDI Map Select)
70
Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device from the GT-6B
70
Appendices
71
About MIDI
71
How MIDI Messages Are Transmitted and Received
71
Main Types of MIDI Message Used by the GT-6B
71
About the MIDI Implementation
72
Factory Settings
72
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
73
Adjusting the Expression Pedal
73
Troubleshooting
74
Error Messages
75
MIDI Implementation Chart
76
Main Specifications
77
Index
78
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