Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches

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Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches)

COMP/LIMITER LEVEL

Adjusts the compressor/limiter volume level. The volume

increases as the knob is turned to the right.

OD/DIST DRIVE (Overdrive/Distortion Drive)

Adjusts the degree of distortion in the overdrive or distortion sound. The distortion gets stronger as the knob is turned to the right.

OD/DIST LEVEL (Overdrive/Distortion Level)

Adjusts the volume of the overdrive or distortion sound. The volume increases as the knob is turned to the right.

*By pressing [TYPE VARIATION], you can then switch the OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION type.

CHORUS LEVEL

Adjusts the volume of the chorus sound. The chorus sound increases as the knob is turned to the right, deepening the effect.

REV/DLY LEVEL (Reverb/Delay Level)

Adjusts the volume level of the reverb or delay sounds. The reverb or delay sound increases as the knob is turned to the right.

Only the reverb sound is adjusted when Fx Select (p. 27) is set to R&D (Reverb&Delay). When SOS (SoundOnSound) is selected, this adjusts the playback level.

PREAMP TYPE

Selects the preamp type.

PREAMP GAIN

Adjusts the amount of amplification for the preamp, which changes the degree of distortion. The distortion gets stronger as the knob is turned to the right.

PREAMP TREBLE

Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s upper range. The high frequencies are boosted as the knob is turned to the right.

PREAMP MIDDLE

Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s midrange. The midrange frequencies are boosted as the knob is turned to the right.

PREAMP BASS

Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s lower range. The low frequencies are boosted as the knob is turned to the right.

PREAMP LEVEL

Adjusts the preamp volume level. The volume increases as the knob is turned to the right.

SPEAKER

Selects the speaker type.

When ORIGINAL is selected, you can select the speakers that are best suited for the PREAMP TYPE settings.

In addition, when [SELECT] is pressed, the PREAMP knobs then function as control knobs for adjusting the 3-band parametric EQ.

The adjustment screen for each band (LOW, MID, HIGH) appearing in the display alternates each time you press [SELECT]. You can adjust the Q, frequency, and gain for each band.

Q

This adjusts the Equalizer bandwidth (the range of frequencies affected by that EQ control). The bandwidth is narrowed as the knob is turned to the right, resulting in a more notched equalization. Use higher Q settings to affect specific frequencies and give the tone particular qualities. Conversely, the bandwidth becomes broader as the knob is turned to the left. Use lower Q settings when you want to adjust the overall low end or high end and change the overall tone.

FREQ (Frequency)

Adjusts the center frequency for the equalizer. The frequency (upper range) increases as the knob is turned to the right.

GAIN

Adjusts the volume level for the equalizer adjusted with the Q and FREQ settings above. The volume level for the frequency range is boosted more as the knob is turned further to the right of center; turning the knob to the left of the center position cuts those frequencies.

TOTAL (Total Gain)

Adjusts the overall volume level of the 3-band equalizer. The overall volume level is boosted more as the knob is turned further to the right of center; turning the knob to the left of the center position cuts those frequencies.

EFFECT LEVEL

Adjusts the overall effect volume level. The volume increases as the knob is turned to the right.

*When the Bypass EXP Mode (p. 55) and Noise Suppressor (p. 44) is set to “Off,” only CHORUS or REV/DLY is used, so turning this knob does not change the volume of the direct sound.

When you want to save a tone created with EZ Tone, or changed with the knob controls, use the Write procedure (p. 23) to save the tone to a User patch.

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Contents Copyright 2002 Boss Corporation Printing Conventions in This ManualPage Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Memory BackupContents Contents Main Features COMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter Panel DescriptionsFront Panel Panel Descriptions REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayOVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p Chorus pFX-2 p Panel Descriptions WAH pFX-1 p Rear Panel Making Connections Playing SoundsAdjusting the Output Level Turning On the PowerSwitch on the Power switch on the GT-6B’s rear panel Next, turn on the power to the bass amp power ampSelecting Patches What is a Patch?How to Switch Patches If the Patch Does Not Switch Turning Off the PowerSwitching Patches by Specifying the Bank and Number Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and OffGetting the Tones You Want- Fast EZ Tone Adjusting the Tones with the KnobsComp ATK Compressor attack Limiter THR Limiter thresholdCreating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Switch on and off To select another effect to be switched on and offAdding and Omitting Effects Repeat Steps 1Quick Setting Parameter whose settings are to be changedRotate the Value dial to select the effect setting you Rotate the Value dial to change the settings valuePress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p Using the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring ModulatorPedal Bend Ring Modulator Naming TonesPress FX-1 Turn on the FX-1 effect Adding Effects p Press NAME/NS/MASTER until Name appears in the displayAppears in the display Changing the Order of the Effects Effect ChainCopying Patches Saving the Tones You Have CreatedWrite Saving the Tones You Have Created Exchanging PatchesCompressor/Limiter Effects ExplainedOD Overdrive OD/DIST Overdrive/DistortionDST Distortion FUZ FuzzREV/DLY Reverb/Delay/ SOS Sound On Sound REV Reverb DLY DelayPreamp Reverb & DelaySOS Sound On Sound Speaker Effects Explained Direct Level WH Pedal WahFreq Frequency FX Select Effect SelectAW Auto Wah TW Touch WahOCT Octave FX-1ENH Enhancer Effects Explained RateDEF Defretter SG Slow GearEffects Explained Sens Mix LevelFX-2 PH PhaserHRM Harmonist FL FlangerPitch Shifter 2CE 2x2 Chorus PB Pedal BendASL Auto Slap Sound SDD Short DelayLength HMN Humanizer VIB VibratoTrigger VowelSYN Bass Synth PWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation Rate Octave ShiftPWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation Depth Noise LevelQuick Settings p FV Foot VolumeManual Settings p NS Noise SuppressorSetting the Range of the Volume Change Settings for Using Expression PedalSetting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Making Settings Instantly Quick SettingsPedal Settings for the Expression Pedal Switch Pedal Settings for the CTL PedalSource Mode Editing Quick SettingsTarget Target Variation RangePress Pedal Assign Making the Assign On/Off SettingWhen using the foot switch Making the Parameter SettingsWhen using the expression pedal TargetSource Source ModeFor Foot Volume Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active RangeExample Act. Range Lo 40, Act. Range Hi For Pitch ShifterMaking Custom Overdrive/Distortion Settings Using the Customize FunctionUsing the Customize Function Making Custom Pedal Wah SettingsNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase Using Sound On SoundProcedure Using the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect Convenient Features of the GT-6BSwitching Bypass On and Off Switching the XLR Output Connector SignalsTuning the Bass Quick Patch Volume Adjustment Effect Level KnobAbout the Display During Tuning Convenient Features of the GT-6BStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz How to TuneChanging the Tuner Settings Adjusting the Output Level from Digital OUT Using the Digital OutNS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold -20 dB-+20 dB Revrb Level Reverb Level 0%-200%Press Utility a number of times until Meter is displayed Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level MeterLimiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastSwitching Only the Number Other FunctionsPress the Bank or Bank pedal to select the desired bank Other Functions Switching the Bank and NumberPress a number pedal to select the patch you want to use ImmediateSelecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function Dial Function Setting Expression Pedal HoldOther Functions Patch No.& ValueSetting the Knob Functions Knob Mode What Can You Do with MIDI? Using MidiOperating From the GT-6B Controlling the GT-6B Remotely From an External Midi DeviceUsing Midi Making the Settings for Midi FunctionsMidi PC OUT Midi Program Change Out Off, On Midi Expression Pedal Switch Out Off, 1-31Midi EXP OUT Midi Expression Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Midi CTL OUT Midi Control Pedal Out Off, 1-31Transmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk Dump Transmitting and Receiving Midi DataMaking the Connections TransmittingReceiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk Load When Receiving Data Saved on a Midi SequencerReceiving Press Exit to quit Bulk LoadInitial Program Change Map Settings Setting the Program Change MapUsing Midi About Midi AppendicesHow Midi messages are transmitted and received Main types of Midi message used by the GT-6BAbout the Midi implementation Factory SettingsAdjusting the Expression Pedal Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAppendices SystemNo sound / Volume is weak TroubleshootingVolume level does not change with Foot Volume Can’t Change PatchesReceived Error MessagesAppendices Midi messages are not transmitted Midi Implementation Chart GT-6B Bass Effects Processor Main SpecificationsNumerics IndexLPF IndexTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601
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