Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual

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In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the

safe operation of the unit.

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Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating

(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as

listed on the “Information” page.

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The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor.

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Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with

wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external

devices.

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Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 12).

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Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the

outlet.

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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