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Boss GT-PRO Owner's Manual (164 pages)
Guitar Effects Processor
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 15.05 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
2
Using the Unit Safely
3
Important Notes
5
Table of Contents
7
Main Features
10
Front Panel
11
Names of Things and What They Do
11
Rear Panel
13
Signal Flow
14
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds
15
Making the Connections
15
Turning on the Power
16
Adjusting the Input Level
17
Adjusting the Output Level
17
Adjusting the SUB out Output Level
17
Selecting the MAIN out Output Device (Amp) (Main Output Select)
17
Selecting the SUB out Output Device (Amp) (Sub Output Select)
18
Turning off the Power
18
Chapter 2
19
Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches)
19
How to Switch Patches (Patch Change)
19
What Is a Patch
19
Adjusting the Tones with the Knobs
20
Turning the Effect on and off
20
Calling up Existing Patch Settings
21
Setting the Effects Simply (QUICK FX)
21
Changing the Connection Order of Effects (Effect Chain)
22
Making more Precise Effect Settings
22
Naming Patches (Patch Name)
23
Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created
24
Copying Patches (Patch Copy)
24
Storing Patches (Patch Write)
24
Exchanging Patches (Patch Exchange)
25
Initializing Patches
25
Initializing Patches with a Tone Similar to What You Have in Mind
26
Storing Settings by Effect (User Quick Settings)
26
Copying the PREAMP/SPEAKER Settings to Another Channel
27
Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters
28
PREAMP/SPEAKER (Preamp/Speaker Simulator)
28
Overdrive/Distortion
31
Delay
32
Chorus
34
Using the HOLD (Hold Delay)
34
COMP (Compressor)
35
Lation
35
Wah
36
Fx-1/Fx-2
36
ACS (Advanced Compressor)
37
LM (Limiter)
37
TW (Touch Wah)
37
AW (Auto Wah)
38
TM (Tone Modify)
38
GS (Guitar Simulator)
38
Reverb
35
Lation
38
PH (Phaser)
39
TR (Tremolo)
39
FL (Flanger)
40
Pan
40
VB (Vibrato)
40
DF (Defretter)
41
Lation
41
RM (Ring Modulator)
41
SG (Slow Gear)
41
UV (Uni-V)
41
FB (Feedbacker)
42
Lation
42
STR (Sitar Simulator)
42
AFB (Anti-Feedback)
43
HU (Humanizer)
43
SL (Slicer)
43
SEQ (Sub Equalizer)
44
WSY (Wave Synth)
44
Fx-2
45
HR (Harmonist)
45
Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale)
46
Lation
46
PS (Pitch Shifter)
46
OC (Octave)
47
PB (Pedal Bend)
47
RT (Rotary)
47
2CE (2 X 2 Chorus)
48
AR (Auto Riff)
48
Creating Original Phrases (User Phrase)
49
Lation
49
SYN (Guitar Synth)
49
AC (Acoustic Processor)
50
Lation
50
EQ (Equalizer)
51
SDD (Sub Delay)
51
SH (Sound Hold)
51
LOOP (External Effects Loop) 1/2
52
Pre Loop
53
AMP CTL (Amp Control) 1/2
54
Master
54
NS (Noise Suppressor)
54
FV (Foot Volume)
55
Master BPM
55
Output
55
Patch Level
55
Assign
56
FX CHAIN (Effect Chain)
56
NAME (Patch Name)
56
Chapter 5
57
Creating Original Effects Types (Customize)
57
Customizing the COSM Preamps
57
Customizing the Speakers
58
Customizing Overdrive/Distortion
59
Customizing Pedal Wah
60
Chapter 6 Using Pedals to Control the Effects
61
Notes on Setting the Pedal Functions
61
Use-Specific Guide
61
Setting the Operation of the External Foot Switch (CTL 1, 2, 3, 4 Function)
62
Setting the Operation of the External EXP Pedal (EXP1, 2 Function)
63
Setting the Operation for an External MIDI Device (CC#7, CC#80, CC#1 Function)
64
Setting the FV (Foot Volume) Operation for Individual Patches (EXP1/CC#7 Foot Volume)
65
Quick Settings
66
Setting External Controller Functions to Individual Patches (Assign)
66
Manual Settings
67
Internal Pedal System
70
Chapter 7
72
Using the GT-PRO with External MIDI Devices Connected
72
What Can You Do with MIDI
72
Notes Regarding the MIDI Messages that Can be Transmitted and Received
73
Making the Settings for MIDI Functions
73
Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data
75
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)
75
Receiving Data
76
From an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load)
76
Setting the Program Change Map
77
Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings (MIDI Map Select)
78
Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device from the GT-PRO
78
About MIDI
79
How MIDI Messages Are Transmitted and Received
79
Main Types of MIDI Message Used by the GT-PRO
79
About the MIDI Implementation
80
Chapter 8
81
Using the GT-PRO Connected to the FC-200
81
Setting the Functions Related to the FC-200
81
Switching Operation of the GT-PRO for Use with the FC-200 (FC-200 Mode)
81
Setting the Operation of the FC-200'S CTL Pedal (FC-200 CTL Pedal)
81
Limiting the Range of Banks Allowed in Switching (FC-200 Bank Limit)
81
Setting the Timing for Switching Patches (FC-200 Program Change Out)
82
Switching Banks
82
With the Number Pedals (FC-200 Bank Change)
82
Transmitting Settings
82
For the GT-PRO to the FC-200
82
Connecting
82
Transmitting Settings Data to the FC-200
83
Controlling the GT-PRO with the FC-200
83
Connecting
83
How to Switch Patches
83
Using the FC-200'S CTL and EXP Pedals
84
Switching the Effect on and off with the FC-200'S Pedals (Manual Mode)
85
Switching to Manual Mode
85
Selecting the Effect to be Switched on and off with the Pedals
85
Advanced Settings
86
Automatically Setting the FC-200 with the Corresponding GT-PRO Settings When Turning on the GT-PRO
87
Manual Mode
87
Connecting an External MIDI Device in FC-200 Mode
87
Chapter 9
88
Using the GT-PRO Connected to a Computer Via USB
88
Before Connecting with USB
88
About the Included Software
88
Driver Mode
88
Switching the Driver Mode
88
Lation
88
Direct Monitor Settings
89
Setting the Digital Audio Signal Input/Output
89
Setting USB-Related Functions
89
Applying Effects with the GT-PRO to a Computer's Audio Playback
90
Recording the GT-Pro's Output with a Computer
90
Running the GT-PRO from a Computer
91
Chapter 10 Other Features
92
Controlling Various Parameters through the Guitar Volume
92
Switching Preamp Channels a and B Dynamically with the Guitar Volume
92
Using the Guitar Volume to Change Selected Effect Parameters (Assign Source)
93
Adjusting the Overall Sound
94
Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment (Global)
94
Main Global EQ
94
Total NS
94
Total REVERB
94
Output Channel
95
Setting the Output Destination
95
Sub Global EQ
95
Usb/Digital out
95
Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
96
Switching the Sounds Input to the GT-PRO (Input Select)
96
Adjusting the Tone of the Sounds Input to the GT-PRO (Input Level/Input Presence)
97
Keeping Effect Sounds Playing after Patches Are Switched (Patch Change Mode)
97
Limiting the Patches that Can be Switched (Patch Extent)
98
Setting the System Preamp
98
Using the Identical Preamp Settings in All Patches (Preamp Mode)
98
Changing the EXP Pedal Mode When Patches Are Switched (Assign Hold)
99
Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode)
99
Checking the Effect Level with the Level Meter
100
LOOP 1/2 RETURN Level
100
LOOP 1/2 SEND Level
100
MAIN out Level
100
SUB out Level
100
Switching the Output/Input Level
100
About the Display During Tuning
101
Changing the Tuner Settings
101
How to Tune
101
Tuning the Guitar (Tuner/Bypass)
101
Turning the Tuner Function on
101
Appendices
103
List of Factory Settings
103
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
103
MIDI Implementation Chart
105
Specifications
106
GT-PRO Software System Requirements
108
Installing & Setup the USB Driver
109
About the Driver Modes
110
Driver Installation and Settings (Windows)
110
Installing the Special Driver
111
Windows XP Users
111
Windows 2000 Users
114
Windows Me/98 Users
117
Installing the OS-Standard Driver
118
Windows XP/2000 Users
118
Windows Me Users
119
Windows 98 Users
120
About the Input and Output Devices
123
Driver Settings
123
Input/Output Device Settings
124
Software Settings
125
About the Driver Modes
126
Driver Installation and Settings (Macintosh)
126
Installing the Special Driver
127
Mac os X Users
127
Driver Settings
128
Mac os 9 Users
129
Installing the OS-Standard Driver
136
Mac os X Users
136
Mac os 9 Users
138
Adjusting the Audio Latency
141
Setting the Special Driver's Functions
141
Using ASIO Direct Monitor
141
Error Messages
143
Problems When Using the GT-PRO
143
Problems with the Sound
143
Troubleshooting
143
Other Problems
144
Problems Related to the USB Driver
145
Problems When Using the USB Driver
147
Deleting the Special Driver
151
Patch List
152
User Patch
152
Preset Patch
156
Index
160
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Boss GT-PRO Owner's Manual (164 pages)
Guitar effects processor
Brand:
Boss
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 11.46 MB
Table of Contents
Printing Conventions in this Manual
1
Important Safety Instructions
2
Using the Unit Safely
3
Important Notes
5
Table of Contents
7
Main Features
10
Front Panel
11
Names of Things and What They Do
11
Power Switch
12
Rear Panel
13
Signal Flow
14
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds
15
Making the Connections
15
Turning on the Power
16
Adjusting the Input Level
17
Adjusting the Output Level
17
Adjusting the SUB out Output Level
17
Selecting the MAIN out Output Device (Amp) (Main Output Select)
17
Selecting the SUB out Output Device (Amp) (Sub Output Select)
18
Turning off the Power
18
Chapter 2
19
Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches)
19
What Is a Patch
19
How to Switch Patches (Patch Change)
19
Adjusting the Tones with the Knobs
20
Turning the Effect on and off
20
Setting the Effects Simply (QUICK FX)
21
Calling up Existing Patch Settings
21
Making more Precise Effect Settings
22
Changing the Connection Order of Effects (Effect Chain)
22
Naming Patches (Patch Name)
23
Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created
24
Storing Patches (Patch Write)
24
Copying Patches (Patch Copy)
24
Exchanging Patches (Patch Exchange)
25
Initializing Patches
25
Initializing Patches with a Tone Similar to What You Have in Mind
26
Storing Settings by Effect (User Quick Settings)
26
Copying the PREAMP/SPEAKER Settings to Another Channel
27
Introduction to Effects and Parameters
28
PREAMP/SPEAKER (Preamp/Speaker Simulator)
28
Overdrive/Distortion
31
Delay
32
Using the HOLD (Hold Delay)
34
Chorus
34
Reverb
35
COMP (Compressor)
35
Wah
36
Fx-1/Fx-2
36
ACS (Advanced Compressor)
37
LM (Limiter)
37
TW (Touch Wah)
37
AW (Auto Wah)
38
TM (Tone Modify)
38
GS (Guitar Simulator)
38
TR (Tremolo)
39
PH (Phaser)
39
FL (Flanger)
40
Pan
40
VB (Vibrato)
40
UV (Uni-V)
41
RM (Ring Modulator)
41
SG (Slow Gear)
41
DF (Defretter)
41
STR (Sitar Simulator)
42
FB (Feedbacker)
42
AFB (Anti-Feedback)
43
HU (Humanizer)
43
SL (Slicer)
43
WSY (Wave Synth)
44
SEQ (Sub Equalizer)
44
Fx-2
45
HR (Harmonist)
45
Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale)
46
PS (Pitch Shifter)
46
PB (Pedal Bend)
47
OC (Octave)
47
RT (Rotary)
47
2CE (2 X 2 Chorus)
48
AR (Auto Riff)
48
Creating Original Phrases (User Phrase)
49
SYN (Guitar Synth)
49
AC (Acoustic Processor)
50
SH (Sound Hold)
51
SDD (Sub Delay)
51
EQ (Equalizer)
51
LOOP (External Effects Loop) 1/2
52
Pre Loop
53
AMP CTL (Amp Control) 1/2
54
Master
54
NS (Noise Suppressor)
54
Patch Level
55
Output
55
Master BPM
55
FV (Foot Volume)
55
FX CHAIN (Effect Chain)
56
NAME (Patch Name)
56
Assign
56
Chapter 5
57
Creating Original Effects Types (Customize)
57
Customizing the COSM Preamps
57
Customizing the Speakers
58
Customizing Overdrive/Distortion
59
Customizing Pedal Wah
60
Chapter 6 Using Pedals to Control the Effects
61
Notes on Setting the Pedal Functions
61
Use-Specific Guide
61
Setting the Operation of the External Foot Switch (CTL 1, 2, 3, 4 Function)
62
Setting the Operation of the External EXP Pedal (EXP1, 2 Function)
63
Setting the Operation for an External MIDI Device (CC#7, CC#80, CC#1 Function)
64
Setting the FV (Foot Volume) Operation for Individual Patches (EXP1/CC#7 Foot Volume)
65
Setting External Controller Functions to Individual Patches (Assign)
66
Quick Settings
66
Manual Settings
67
Internal Pedal System
70
Wave Pedal
71
Chapter 7
72
Using the GT-PRO with External MIDI Devices Connected
72
What Can You Do with MIDI
72
Notes Regarding the MIDI Messages that Can be Transmitted and Received
73
Making the Settings for MIDI Functions
73
Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data
75
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)
75
Receiving Data
76
From an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load)
76
Setting the Program Change Map
77
Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings (MIDI Map Select)
78
Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device from the GT-PRO
78
About MIDI
79
How MIDI Messages Are Transmitted and Received
79
Main Types of MIDI Message Used by the GT-PRO
79
About the MIDI Implementation
80
Chapter 8
81
Using the GT-PRO Connected to the FC-200
81
Setting the Functions Related to the FC-200
81
Switching Operation of the GT-PRO for Use with the FC-200 (FC-200 Mode)
81
Setting the Operation of the FC-200'S CTL Pedal (FC-200 CTL Pedal)
81
Limiting the Range of Banks Allowed in Switching (FC-200 Bank Limit)
81
Setting the Timing for Switching Patches (FC-200 Program Change Out)
82
Switching Banks
82
With the Number Pedals (FC-200 Bank Change)
82
Transmitting Settings
82
For the GT-PRO to the FC-200
82
Connecting
82
Transmitting Settings Data to the FC-200
83
Controlling the GT-PRO with the FC-200
83
Connecting
83
How to Switch Patches
83
Using the FC-200'S CTL and EXP Pedals
84
Switching the Effect on and off with the FC-200'S Pedals (Manual Mode)
85
Switching to Manual Mode
85
Selecting the Effect to be Switched on and off with the Pedals
85
Advanced Settings
86
Automatically Setting the FC-200 with the Corresponding GT-PRO Settings When Turning on the GT-PRO
87
Manual Mode
87
Connecting an External MIDI Device in FC-200 Mode
87
Chapter 9
88
Using the GT-PRO Connected to a Computer Via USB
88
Before Connecting with USB
88
About the Included Software
88
Driver Mode
88
Switching the Driver Mode
88
Setting USB-Related Functions
89
Setting the Digital Audio Signal Input/Output
89
Direct Monitor Settings
89
Recording the GT-Pro's Output with a Computer
90
Applying Effects with the GT-PRO to a Computer's Audio Playback
90
Running the GT-PRO from a Computer
91
Chapter 10 Other Features
92
Controlling Various Parameters through the Guitar Volume
92
Switching Preamp Channels a and B Dynamically with the Guitar Volume
92
Using the Guitar Volume to Change Selected Effect Parameters (Assign Source)
93
Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment (Global)
94
Adjusting the Overall Sound
94
Main Global EQ
94
Total NS
94
Total REVERB
94
Sub Global EQ
95
Setting the Output Destination
95
Output Channel
95
Usb/Digital out
95
Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
96
Switching the Sounds Input to the GT-PRO (Input Select)
96
Adjusting the Tone of the Sounds Input to the GT-PRO (Input Level/Input Presence)
97
Keeping Effect Sounds Playing after Patches Are Switched (Patch Change Mode)
97
Using the Identical Preamp Settings in All Patches (Preamp Mode)
98
Setting the System Preamp
98
Limiting the Patches that Can be Switched (Patch Extent)
98
Changing the EXP Pedal Mode When Patches Are Switched (Assign Hold)
99
Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode)
99
Switching the Output/Input Level
100
MAIN out Level
100
SUB out Level
100
LOOP 1/2 SEND Level
100
LOOP 1/2 RETURN Level
100
Checking the Effect Level with the Level Meter
100
Tuning the Guitar (Tuner/Bypass)
101
Turning the Tuner Function on
101
About the Display During Tuning
101
How to Tune
101
Changing the Tuner Settings
101
Appendices
103
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
103
List of Factory Settings
103
MIDI Implementation Chart
105
Specifications
106
GT-PRO Software System Requirements
108
Installing & Setup the USB Driver
109
Driver Installation and Settings (Windows)
110
About the Driver Modes
110
Installing the Special Driver
111
Windows XP Users
111
Windows 2000 Users
114
Windows Me/98 Users
117
Installing the OS-Standard Driver
118
Windows XP/2000 Users
118
Windows Me Users
119
Windows 98 Users
120
Driver Settings
123
About the Input and Output Devices
123
Input/Output Device Settings
124
Software Settings
125
Driver Installation and Settings (Macintosh)
126
About the Driver Modes
126
Installing the Special Driver
127
Mac os X Users
127
Driver Settings
128
Mac os 9 Users
129
Installing the OS-Standard Driver
136
Mac os X Users
136
Mac os 9 Users
138
Setting the Special Driver's Functions
141
Adjusting the Audio Latency
141
Using ASIO Direct Monitor
141
Troubleshooting
143
Error Messages
143
Problems When Using the GT-PRO
143
Problems with the Sound
143
Other Problems
144
Problems Related to the USB Driver
145
Problems When Using the USB Driver
147
Deleting the Special Driver
151
Patch List
152
User Patch
152
Preset Patch
156
Index
160
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