Boss Audio Systems GT-6B Turning Off the Power, Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and Off

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Chapter 1 Playing Sounds

Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and Off

You can use pedals 1–4 to switch on and off the individual effects that are used in a patch. Each pedal shows the names of two effects; the effect that you are currently able to switch on and off is indicated in the lower row of the right display. You can also change these with [PEDAL ASSIGN] (p. 45).

Switching Patches by Specifying the Bank and Number

The GT-6B has been set at the factory so that you can switch patches using the PATCH/VALUE dial or the

PATCH and PATCH pedals, but you can change the settings by switching patches directly with the bank and number. For more detailed information, refer to p. 60.

About the Information Appearing in the Display

The following information is shown in the display.

Number Patch Name

Bank

Effects

If the Patch Does Not Switch

On the GT-6B, you cannot switch patches in any screen other than the Play screen. If you are having this problem, press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Turning Off the Power

1.Before turning off the power, confirm the following.

•Is the volume on the GT-6B, your amp, and all other connected devices turned down to the minimum level?

2.Turn off the power to the bass amp (power amp) and other devices.

3.Turn the GT-6B’s power off.

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Contents Copyright 2002 Boss Corporation Printing Conventions in This ManualPage Page Memory Backup Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceContents Contents Main Features Panel Descriptions Front PanelCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter Chorus p REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayPanel Descriptions OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION pPanel Descriptions WAH p FX-1 pFX-2 p Rear Panel Making Connections Playing SoundsNext, turn on the power to the bass amp power amp Turning On the PowerAdjusting the Output Level Switch on the Power switch on the GT-6B’s rear panelWhat is a Patch? How to Switch PatchesSelecting Patches Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and Off Turning Off the PowerIf the Patch Does Not Switch Switching Patches by Specifying the Bank and NumberLimiter THR Limiter threshold Adjusting the Tones with the KnobsGetting the Tones You Want- Fast EZ Tone Comp ATK Compressor attackCreating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Repeat Steps 1 To select another effect to be switched on and offSwitch on and off Adding and Omitting EffectsRotate the Value dial to change the settings value Parameter whose settings are to be changedQuick Setting Rotate the Value dial to select the effect setting youUsing the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring Modulator Pedal BendPress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p Press NAME/NS/MASTER until Name appears in the display Naming TonesRing Modulator Press FX-1 Turn on the FX-1 effect Adding Effects pAppears in the display Changing the Order of the Effects Effect ChainSaving the Tones You Have Created WriteCopying Patches Saving the Tones You Have Created Exchanging PatchesCompressor/Limiter Effects ExplainedFUZ Fuzz OD/DIST Overdrive/DistortionOD Overdrive DST DistortionREV/DLY Reverb/Delay/ SOS Sound On Sound REV Reverb DLY DelayReverb & Delay SOS Sound On SoundPreamp Speaker FX Select Effect Select WH Pedal WahEffects Explained Direct Level Freq FrequencyAW Auto Wah TW Touch WahEffects Explained Rate FX-1OCT Octave ENH EnhancerMix Level SG Slow GearDEF Defretter Effects Explained SensFX-2 PH PhaserHRM Harmonist FL FlangerPitch Shifter 2CE 2x2 Chorus PB Pedal BendASL Auto Slap SDD Short Delay LengthSound Vowel VIB VibratoHMN Humanizer TriggerSYN Bass Synth Noise Level Octave ShiftPWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation Rate PWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation DepthNS Noise Suppressor FV Foot VolumeQuick Settings p Manual Settings pSetting the Range of the Volume Change Settings for Using Expression PedalPedal Settings for the CTL Pedal Making Settings Instantly Quick SettingsSetting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Pedal Settings for the Expression Pedal SwitchTarget Variation Range Editing Quick SettingsSource Mode TargetPress Pedal Assign Making the Assign On/Off SettingTarget Making the Parameter SettingsWhen using the foot switch When using the expression pedalSource Source ModeFor Pitch Shifter Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active RangeFor Foot Volume Example Act. Range Lo 40, Act. Range HiMaking Custom Overdrive/Distortion Settings Using the Customize FunctionUsing the Customize Function Making Custom Pedal Wah SettingsUsing Sound On Sound ProcedureNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase Switching the XLR Output Connector Signals Convenient Features of the GT-6BUsing the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect Switching Bypass On and OffConvenient Features of the GT-6B Quick Patch Volume Adjustment Effect Level KnobTuning the Bass About the Display During TuningHow to Tune Changing the Tuner SettingsStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz Revrb Level Reverb Level 0%-200% Using the Digital OutAdjusting the Output Level from Digital OUT NS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold -20 dB-+20 dBPress Utility a number of times until Meter is displayed Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level MeterOther Functions Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastLimiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent Switching Only the NumberImmediate Other Functions Switching the Bank and NumberPress the Bank or Bank pedal to select the desired bank Press a number pedal to select the patch you want to usePatch No.& Value Setting Expression Pedal HoldSelecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function Dial Function Other FunctionsSetting the Knob Functions Knob Mode Controlling the GT-6B Remotely From an External Midi Device Using MidiWhat Can You Do with MIDI? Operating From the GT-6BUsing Midi Making the Settings for Midi FunctionsMidi CTL OUT Midi Control Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Midi Expression Pedal Switch Out Off, 1-31Midi PC OUT Midi Program Change Out Off, On Midi EXP OUT Midi Expression Pedal Out Off, 1-31Transmitting Transmitting and Receiving Midi DataTransmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk Dump Making the ConnectionsPress Exit to quit Bulk Load When Receiving Data Saved on a Midi SequencerReceiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk Load ReceivingInitial Program Change Map Settings Setting the Program Change MapUsing Midi Main types of Midi message used by the GT-6B AppendicesAbout Midi How Midi messages are transmitted and receivedAbout the Midi implementation Factory SettingsSystem Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAdjusting the Expression Pedal AppendicesCan’t Change Patches TroubleshootingNo sound / Volume is weak Volume level does not change with Foot VolumeError Messages Appendices Midi messages are not transmittedReceived Midi Implementation Chart GT-6B Bass Effects Processor Main SpecificationsNumerics IndexLPF IndexTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601