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Boss GT-X Setup Manual (158 pages)

Guitar Effects Processors

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Table of Contents
2
Important Notes
7
Revision History
8
Revision History
10
Outstanding Issues
11
How to Use this Document
12
- How to Use this Document
  13
- Section 19 Slicer
  13
- Section 21 Foot Volume
  13
- Section 25 Using Multiple Guitars
  13
- Section 28 All about MIDI
  14
- Section 29 External Effects Loop
  14
Section1

15
Introduction

15
- Section 1 Introduction
  15
- Welcome to 'Set-Up
  15
- What Is the Aim
  15
- Other Information
  15
- Stompbox City
  15
- Thank You
  16
- And Finally
  17
Section2

18
Section 2 Audio Terminology

18
- Audio Terms
  18
  - Signal
    18
  - Mono Signal
    18
  - Stereo Signal
    18
  - Unbalanced Signal
    18
  - Balanced Signal
    18
  - Signal Path
    18
  - Signal Level
    18
  - Signal-Noise Ratio
    18
  - Clipping
    19
Section3

20
Guitar Set-Up

20
- Section 3 Guitar Set-Up
  20
- Preliminary Electrical
  20
- Strings I
  20
- Final Electrical
  20
  - Shielding
    20
- Strings II
  21
- Neck
  21
- Intonation
  21
- Action
  21
- Pickups
  21
  - Adjusting Pickup Height
    22
Section4

23
Connections

23
- Section 4 Connections
  23
- Understanding Connectors
  23
- Standard Wiring Schemes
  23
- Unbalanced Mono 0.25" TS Jack
  23
- Unbalanced Stereo 0.25" & 3.5Mm TRS Jack
  24
  - Balanced Mono XLR
    24
  - Balanced Mono 0.25" TRS Jack
    24
- GT3/5 Audio Connections
  25
  - Amplifier Connections
    25
  - GT3/5 in Front (Mono/Stereo)
    26
  - Effects Return (Mono/Stereo)
    26
  - Inside Amp/Other Effects Loop (Mono/Stereo)
    26
  - Cable Method (Mono)
    27
  - Cable Method (Stereo)
    27
  - Power Amp Only and GT-3/5 External Effects Loop
    27
  - GT-3/5 as Two-Loop System
    27
  - Pa/Mixing Desk (Recording/Sound Reinforcement)
    28
  - Soundcards (Recording)
    28
  - Global>Your Setting
    28
  - Bypass Mode
    29
  - Headphones
    29
- External Footswitches
  29
- Extra Footswitches
  30
  - The Sutton Mod
    30
- External Expression Pedals
  31
- MIDI Connections
  32
Section5

33
Basic Configuration

33
- Introduction
  33
- Section 5 Basic Configuration
  33
- General Configuration
  33
- Utility Function Settings
  33
  - Global
    33
  - System
    34
  - Harmonist Scale
    34
  - MIDI
    34
- Tuner Settings
  34
- Patches
  34
  - Base Patches
    34
  - Patch Organisation
    34
- User (Quick) Settings
  35
Section6

36
Effects Ordering

36
- Section 6 Effects Ordering
  36
- General Advice
  36
- OD-PRE or PRE-OD Ordering
  36
Section7

37
Level Metering

37
- Section 7 Level Metering
  37
- The GT-3/5 Level Meters
  37
  - Marking up the LCD
    37
Section8

39
Level Matching

39
- Concepts
  39
- Creating Patch 'Clean
  39
- Level Matching Definitions
  39
- Section 8 Level Matching
  39
- Tuner/Bypass Mode
  39
- Basic Level Matching Procedure
  40
- Level Matching Existing Patches
  44
  - Preset Patch Level Matching Example
    44
- Advanced Level Matching
  45
- Summary
  45
Section9

46
Noise Elimination

46
- Section 9 Noise Elimination
  46
- What Causes Noise
  46
  - Ground Loops
    46
  - Clipping
    47
  - Impedance Mismatch
    47
- Noise Elimination
  47
  - Cables
    47
  - Basics
    48
  - Amp & Speakers
    49
  - Mr Guitar
    49
  - Boss Gt-3/5
    50
  - Samson Wireless
    51
  - Korg DTR-1 Tuner
    52
  - Palmer PGA-05 Speaker Simulator
    52
  - Final Check
    52
- Removing Unwanted Distortion
  53
  - Speakers/Headphones
    54
  - Mixing Desk
    55
  - In Sound Forge/Cakewalk
    55
- Noise Elimination-Recording Onto Computer
  56
- Hi-Tech Noise Elimination
  56
Section 9A

57
Noise Supressor

57
- Using the Noise Suppressor
  57
  - Noise Gating
    57
  - Associated Problems
    57
  - The GT-3/5 Noise Suppressor
    58
  - Using the NS for Problem Solving
    58
  - Using the NS as an Effect
    58
  - Effects of GT-3/5 NS Parameters
    59
Section10

60
Speaker Simulator

60
- What Is It
  60
- When Is It on
  60
  - Section 10 Speaker Simulator
    60
  - Simulator Type
    60
- MIC Position
  60
- MIC Level and Direct Level
  60
  - Problems
    61
  - Creating On/Off Functionality
    61
Section11

62
Manual Mode

62
- Section 11 Manual Mode
  62
- A Pedal Assignment Template
  62
- Switching In/Out
  62
- Suggested Pedal Assignments
  63
- Automatic Manual Mode
  63
Section12

64
Patch Problems

64
- Section 12 Patch Problems
  64
- Why Don't Patches Sound Right
  64
- Tweaking the Patch
  64
  - Sound
    64
  - Volume
    64
  - Noise Suppression
    65
- Making Life Easier
  65
Section13

66
Compressor/Limiter

66
- Section 13 Compressor/Limiter
  66
- Introduction to Dynamics
  66
- Dynamics Control
  66
- Limiting
  66
- Compression
  66
Section14

67
Section 14 Preamps

67
- General
  67
- External Preamp + GT-X Preamp: Breaking the Myth
  67
- Using the Preamps for Clean Sounds
  68
  - Ac.guitar
    68
  - Jc-120
    68
  - Clean TWIN
    69
  - Problems
    70
  - Clean Sounds from Other Preamps
    70
  - Clean Preamp Presets
    70
  - Clean Preamp Summary
    72
- Using the Preamps for Overdrive/Distortion
  72
  - Dirty Preamp Presets
    74
  - Distorted Preamp Summary
    74
    
    Preamp Customisation
    74
Section15

75
Overdrive/Distortion

75
- Section 15 Overdrive/Distortion
  75
- Distortion Problems
  75
- Gt-3/5 Od/Ds
  75
- Noise
  76
- Preset Patches
  76
  - OD/DS Customisation
    77
Section 15A

78
Applied Principles of Distortion Dynamics

78
- Introduction
  78
- Frequency Control
  78
- Equalization Theory
  78
- More Theory
  78
- The Example
  79
- The Results
  80
- Summary
  81
Section16

82
Digital Aliasing (YUK Noise)

82
- What Is Digital Aliasing
  82
- Increasing Digital Aliasing
  82
- Avoiding Audible Aliasing
  83
- Summary
  83
Section17

85
Slow Gear

85
- Section 17 Slow Gear
  85
- What Is the Slow Gear
  85
- Rise Time
  85
- Sensitivity
  85
- Effects Chain Ordering
  85
- Using the Slow Gear
  85
- Problems
  86
- Presets
  86
Section18

87
Tremolo/Pan

87
- Section 18 Tremolo/Pan
  87
- What Does the Tremolo/Pan Do
  87
  - Wave Shape
    87
  - Modulation Wave
    87
- Rate
  87
- Depth
  88
  - Balance
    88
- Tremolo
  88
- Pan
  88
- Presets
  89
Slicer

91
- Section 19 Slicer
  91
- What Is the Slicer
  91
- Slicing Patterns
  91
- Rate
  91
- Problems
  92
- Trigger Sensitivity
  92
- Using It for Effect
  92
- Presets
  92
Section20

93
Equalisation (EQ)

93
- Section 20 Equalisation (EQ)
  93
- Some Generalities
  93
- The GT-3/5'S Parametric Equaliser
  93
- How to Use It
  94
- EQ Tips
  94
- EQ Update
  95
- Eqplot Software
  95
- Summary
  95
Section21

96
Foot Volume

96
- Section 21 Foot Volume
  96
- Construction
  96
- What Is It
  96
- Using It for Effect
  96
  - Placement in the Chain
    96
  - Noise Suppression
    96
  - Fade in
    96
  - Slow Gear/Attack Delay
    96
  - Fade out
    97
  - Decay Acceleration
    97
  - Tremolo
    97
  - Swelling & Reverse Swelling
    97
  - Feedback Control
    97
- Modifying the Sweep Range
  97
- Summary
  97
Section22

98
The Guitar's Volume Control

98
- Effect on Tone
  98
- Effect When Using Distortion
  98
- Knob Effects
  98
  - Noise Suppression
    98
  - Fade in
    98
  - Slow Gear/Attack Delay
    98
  - Fade out
    98
  - Decay Acceleration
    98
  - Tremolo
    98
Section23

100
Control Assigns

100
- Section 23 Control Assigns
  100
- Common Questions
  100
- Unusual Targets &Sources
  101
  - Targets
    101
  - Sources
    101
- The Internal Pedal Source
  101
  - Expression & Footswitch Triggers
    101
  - Using MIDI CC for Triggering
    101
  - Sweep Time
    102
- The Wave Pedal Source
  102
  - Rate
    102
- Dynamic Volume Effects
  103
  - Control Assigns Using the Internal Pedal
    104
  - Control Assigns Using the Wave Pedal
    104
- Tuner on Using the EXP Pedal
  105
- Summary
  105
  - GT-3 Quick Settings
    106
  - Exp Pedal
    106
  - Ctl Pedal
    106
  - Control Assigns
    106
  - Ctl Pedal
    107
  - Control Assigns
    107
Section24

108
Getting Boost for Your solo

108
Section25

110
Using Multiple Guitars

110
- Differences in Guitar Tone
  110
- Differences in Guitar Output Volume
  110
Section26

111
Signal Delay & Polarity

111
- Signal Delay
  111
- Signal Polarity
  111
Section27

112
Factory Reset/Commissioning

112
- GT-3 Factory Reset Mode
  112
- Factory Commissioning Mode
  112
  - Factory Commissioning Mode
    114
  - Summary
    117
Section28

118
All about MIDI

118
- What MIDI Can and Can't Do for You
  118
- MIDI Primer
  118
  - Program Change Messages
    118
  - Bank Change Messages
    119
  - Control Change Messages
    119
  - Velocity Messages
    120
  - Pitch Bend Messages
    120
  - SYSEX Messages
    120
- Connections
  121
  - MIDI In/Out
    121
  - MIDI THRU or MIDI OUT/THRU
    121
  - MIDI Routing
    121
  - Computer Hook-Ups
    123
- Configuration
  125
  - MIDI> Utility Function Settings
    125
  - System> Utility Function Settings
    126
  - Control Assigns
    127
- Common Connection & Configuration Problems
  128
- Bulk Dump/Load
  130
  - Bulk Dump Procedure
    130
  - Bulk Load Procedure
    130
- MIDI Applications
  131
  - Cloning Your GT-3/5
    131
  - GT-3/5 Controlling Other MIDI Units
    131
  - MIDI Devices Controlling the GT-3/5
    132
  - Sequencers Controlling the GT-3/5
    132
  - MIDI Foot Controllers
    132
  - MIDI Switching/Loop Systems
    133
- Patch Editors
  134
- Other MIDI Software
  134
- MIDI Implementation
  135
Section29

136
External Effects Loop

136
- The 'External Effects Loop
  136
  - Send Level Adjustment
    136
  - Return Level Adjustment
    136
  - Level Matching
    136
  - Noise
    136
- Creating Patch 'Ext FX Loop
  136
- Applications
  137
  - External Effects
    137
  - Preamp Connection
    137
  - Signal Tap
    137
  - Jam Along
    137
Appendices

138
Appendix A Patch Reference Library

138
- 1-1/1U1-1-1 '<Empty
  138
- 1-2/U1-1-2 '<Bypass
  138
- 1-3/U1-1-3 'Clean
  138
- 1-4/U1-1-4 'Ext FX Loop
  138
- 2-1/U1-1-5 'Noise Check
  139
- 2-2/U1-2-1 'YUK Noise 1
  139
- 2-3/U1-2-2 'YUK Noise 2
  139
- 2-4/U1-2-3 'YUK Noise 3
  140
- 3-1/U1-2-4 'Metal Dist
  140
- 3-2/U1-2-5 'Metal SG
  140
- 3-3/U1-3-1 'Metal Trem
  140
- 3-4/U1-3-2 'Metal Pan
  141
- 4-1/U1-3-3 'JC-120 Trem
  141
- 4-2/U1-3-4 'C.TWIN Pan
  141
  - 4-3 'Metal Chop
    141
  - 4-4 'Metal Gibsl
    142
Appendix B Level Settings Overview

143
Appendix C Quick Settings Overview

144
- Effect Group: SFX
  144
- Effect Group: COMP/LM
  144
- Effect Group: WAH
  144
- Effect Group: OD/DS
  144
- Effect Group: PRE/SP SIM
  145
- Effect Group: EQ
  145
- Effect Group: MOD
  146
- Effect Group: DELAY
  148
- Effect Group: CHORUS
  148
- Effect Group: REVERB
  149
- Effect Group: FB/SLOWGEAR
  149
- Effect Group: COMP/LM
  149
- Effect Group: WAH
  149
- Effect Group: OD/DS
  149
- Effect Group: PREAMP
  150
- Effect Group: SP SIM
  150
- Effect Group: EQ
  151
- Effect Group: MOD
  151
- Effect Group: DELAY
  153
- Effect Group: CHORUS
  153
- Effect Group: TREM/PAN
  154
- Effect Group: REVERB
  154
- Copyright 2000-2002 Barry S. Pearce Et al
  155
Appendix D Analysis Methods

155
- Equipment Set-Up & Connections
  155
- GT-3 Patch Used
  155
- Spectrum Analysis
  155
- Level Analysis
  156
- Summary
  156
Appendix Elcd Meter Overlay Templates

157
Appendix F Electrical Safety

158

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Table of Contents

Section1

Introduction

Section2

Section 2 Audio Terminology

Section3

Guitar Set-Up

Section4

Connections

Section5

Basic Configuration

Section6

Effects Ordering

Section7

Level Metering

Section8

Level Matching

Section9

Noise Elimination

Section 9A

Noise Supressor

Section10

Speaker Simulator

Section11

Manual Mode

Section12

Patch Problems

Section13

Compressor/Limiter

Section14

Section 14 Preamps

Section15

Overdrive/Distortion

Section 15A

Applied Principles of Distortion Dynamics

Section16

Digital Aliasing (YUK Noise)

Section17

Slow Gear

Section18

Tremolo/Pan

Slicer

Section20

Equalisation (EQ)

Section21

Foot Volume

Section22

The Guitar's Volume Control

Section23

Control Assigns

Section24

Getting Boost for Your solo

Section25

Using Multiple Guitars

Section26

Signal Delay & Polarity

Section27

Factory Reset/Commissioning

Section28

All about MIDI

Section29

External Effects Loop

Appendices

Appendix A Patch Reference Library

Appendix B Level Settings Overview

Appendix C Quick Settings Overview

Appendix D Analysis Methods

Appendix Elcd Meter Overlay Templates

Appendix F Electrical Safety

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