Roland G6037008-01, ME-70 owner manual OD/DS Overdrive/Distortion, OD/DS pedal

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Using the Effects

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)

These effects add distinctive distortion or sustain.

TYPE knob

Use this to choose the type of overdrive or distortion.

1: BOOST

This is a gain booster. It works well for creating distortion with a

 

COSM preamp, or for creating punchy clean tones when used

 

alone.

 

 

2: NATURAL

This is an overdrive sound with natural-sounding distortion.

 

 

3: OD-1

This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1. It produces sweet,

 

mild distortion.

 

 

4: BLUES

This is a unique overdrive that faithfully reproduces the

 

nuances of picking.

 

 

5: DIST

This is a sharp distortion with rich sustain.

 

 

6: CLASSIC

This is the sound of a vintage stack-type amp.

 

 

7: MODERN

This is the sound of a large high-gain amp.

 

 

8: METAL

This is a distortion that emphasizes the midrange.

 

 

9: CORE

This is a distortion that cuts the midrange.

 

 

10: FUZZ

This is a distortion that is distinctively rough and heavy.

 

 

OD/DS pedal

This switches the effect on and off.

What the controls do

DRIVE

TONE

LEVEL

Sets the intensity of the distortion.

Sets the brightness of the sound.

Sets the volume level for OD/DS.

 

 

 

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Contents English Copyright 2008 Boss CorporationBattery compartment is located on the underside Making the Connections and Turning the Power OnStereo Headphones Boss FS-6, etcTurning Off the Power Adjusting the VolumeAdjust the Output Level knob Unplug the guitar or other instrument connected toCOMP/FX Compressor/Effects Using the EffectsType knob Comp PedalOD/DS pedal OD/DS Overdrive/DistortionThese effects add distinctive distortion or sustain Use this to choose the type of overdrive or distortionMOD Pedal ModulationUse this to choose the type of modulation UNI-VUse this to choose the type of delay DelayDelay pedal NS Noise Suppressor PreampNS Thres Noise Suppressor Threshold Use this to choose the type of preampReverb Using Pedal FXPedal FX Pedal Effects Function of the expression pedalChanging Between the Manual and Memory Modes Saving/Calling Up and Using Tones Memory ModeSaving Tones Patch Write Patches and BanksCalling Up Tones Patches Changing Tone Settings Memory Edit ModeCreating Tones with Ease EZ Tone Convenient FunctionsChecking the Values of Controls Choosing Calling Up an EZ ToneBypass Feature Bypass Tuning the Guitar TunerUsing External Foot Switches Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo Tap Tempo Setting Modulation Speed and Delay Time Using the PedalsPress the Delay pedal Making the Settings for Control OperationPress the Delay pedal again Phrase Loop PlayAdjusting the Expression Pedal Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetSwitch to Manual mode p. E-10 Press number pedals 3 and 4 at the same time toSpecifications Preset Patch ListAppendices Patch Explanation NumberAppendices Important Notes 10-11 IndexGuitar-amp simulate SingleHum