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Chapter 4 The Effects Explained

Treble

Adjusts the tone of the upper range.

Middle

Adjusts the tone of the midrange.

*While some amps do not feature a middle control, this control still functions even when simulating such amps. If you want to recreate the sound as output by the original amp, set Middle to “0.”

Middle Freq (Middle Frequency)

This control adjusts the center frequency of the frequency range adjusted with the Middle control.

*You cannot set this parameter when TYPE is set to “BASS 360” (it is not displayed).

Bass

Adjusts the tone of the lower range.

Level

Adjusts the volume level for the overall preamp.

In addition to these general controls, also included are the following controls particular to each amp.

●When Type is Set to FLIP TOP Bright Off, On

Turns the bright setting on/off. Turn this on to make the sound brighter.

Response BASS, FLAT

This controls the overall amp characteristics. Select the position corresponding to the characteristics for one of the two types of sound.

●When Type is Set to B MAN Deep Off, On

This switch changes the character of the lower range.

●When Type is Set to BASS 360 Bright Off, On

Turns the bright setting on/off. Turn this on to make the sound brighter.

●When Type is Set to T.E. Pre Shape Off,1, 2

This is a shape switch that adds a particular nuance to the midrange.

●When Type is Set to SESSION Enhancer 0–100

This controls the clarity and presence of the sound.

●When Type is Set to CONCERT 810 Bright Off, On

Turns the bright setting on/off. Turn this on to make the sound brighter.

Ultra Hi Off, On

This controls the ultra high-frequency range lying beyond treble.

Ultra Lo –, 0, +

This controls the character of the lower range.

■Speaker

Parameter

Value

On/Off

Off, On

Type

1x15”, 1x18”, 2x15”, 4x10”, 8x10,

 

ORIGINAL

Mic Setting

Center, 1 cm–10 cm

Mic Level

0–100

Direct Level

0–100

On/Off (Effect On/Off)

Sets the speaker effect to ON or OFF.

*The PREAMP turns on automatically when the SPEAKER is turned on. Additionally, turning off the SPEAKER automatically turns off the PREAMP.

TYPE

This selects the speaker type.

1x15”

Models the Trace Elliot 1518.

 

 

1x18”

Models the SWR Big Ben.

 

 

2x15”

Models the Acoustic 402.

 

 

4x10”

Models the SWR Goliath.

 

 

8x10”

Models the Ampeg 810E.

 

 

ORIGINAL

Built-in speaker for the amp selected in

 

“Type.” (*)

 

 

(*)The following speaker connections are assumed: 810E (8 x 10”) for the “CONCERT 810”; Goliath (4 x 10”) + Big Ben (1 x 18”) for the “SESSION”; and 1048 (4 x 10”) + 1518 (1 x 15”) for the “T.E.”

Mic Set. (Mic Setting)

This simulates the microphone position. “Center” simulates the conditions when the microphone is pointed at the middle of the speaker cone. “1–10 cm” indicates the distance separating the microphone from the center of the speaker cone.

Mic Level

Adjusts the volume of the microphone

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Contents Printing Conventions in This Manual Copyright 2002 Boss CorporationPage Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Memory BackupContents Contents Main Features Panel Descriptions Front PanelCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayPanel Descriptions Chorus pPanel Descriptions WAH p FX-1 pFX-2 p Rear Panel Playing Sounds Making ConnectionsSwitch on the Power switch on the GT-6B’s rear panel Turning On the PowerAdjusting the Output Level Next, turn on the power to the bass amp power ampWhat is a Patch? How to Switch PatchesSelecting Patches Switching Patches by Specifying the Bank and Number Turning Off the PowerIf the Patch Does Not Switch Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and OffComp ATK Compressor attack Adjusting the Tones with the KnobsGetting the Tones You Want- Fast EZ Tone Limiter THR Limiter thresholdCreating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Adding and Omitting Effects To select another effect to be switched on and offSwitch on and off Repeat Steps 1Rotate the Value dial to select the effect setting you Parameter whose settings are to be changedQuick Setting Rotate the Value dial to change the settings valueUsing the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring Modulator Pedal BendPress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p Press FX-1 Turn on the FX-1 effect Adding Effects p Naming TonesRing Modulator Press NAME/NS/MASTER until Name appears in the displayChanging the Order of the Effects Effect Chain Appears in the displaySaving the Tones You Have Created WriteCopying Patches Exchanging Patches Saving the Tones You Have CreatedEffects Explained Compressor/LimiterDST Distortion OD/DIST Overdrive/DistortionOD Overdrive FUZ FuzzREV/DLY Reverb/Delay/ SOS Sound On Sound DLY Delay REV ReverbReverb & Delay SOS Sound On SoundPreamp Speaker Freq Frequency WH Pedal WahEffects Explained Direct Level FX Select Effect SelectTW Touch Wah AW Auto WahENH Enhancer FX-1OCT Octave Effects Explained RateEffects Explained Sens SG Slow GearDEF Defretter Mix LevelPH Phaser FX-2FL Flanger HRM HarmonistPitch Shifter PB Pedal Bend 2CE 2x2 ChorusASL Auto Slap SDD Short Delay LengthSound Trigger VIB VibratoHMN Humanizer VowelSYN Bass Synth PWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation Depth Octave ShiftPWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation Rate Noise LevelManual Settings p FV Foot VolumeQuick Settings p NS Noise SuppressorSettings for Using Expression Pedal Setting the Range of the Volume ChangePedal Settings for the Expression Pedal Switch Making Settings Instantly Quick SettingsSetting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Pedal Settings for the CTL PedalTarget Editing Quick SettingsSource Mode Target Variation RangeMaking the Assign On/Off Setting Press Pedal AssignWhen using the expression pedal Making the Parameter SettingsWhen using the foot switch TargetSource Mode SourceExample Act. Range Lo 40, Act. Range Hi Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active RangeFor Foot Volume For Pitch ShifterUsing the Customize Function Making Custom Overdrive/Distortion SettingsMaking Custom Pedal Wah Settings Using the Customize FunctionUsing Sound On Sound ProcedureNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase Switching Bypass On and Off Convenient Features of the GT-6BUsing the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect Switching the XLR Output Connector SignalsAbout the Display During Tuning Quick Patch Volume Adjustment Effect Level KnobTuning the Bass Convenient Features of the GT-6BHow to Tune Changing the Tuner SettingsStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz NS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold -20 dB-+20 dB Using the Digital OutAdjusting the Output Level from Digital OUT Revrb Level Reverb Level 0%-200%Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter Press Utility a number of times until Meter is displayedSwitching Only the Number Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastLimiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent Other FunctionsPress a number pedal to select the patch you want to use Other Functions Switching the Bank and NumberPress the Bank or Bank pedal to select the desired bank ImmediateOther Functions Setting Expression Pedal HoldSelecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function Dial Function Patch No.& ValueSetting the Knob Functions Knob Mode Operating From the GT-6B Using MidiWhat Can You Do with MIDI? Controlling the GT-6B Remotely From an External Midi DeviceMaking the Settings for Midi Functions Using MidiMidi EXP OUT Midi Expression Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Midi Expression Pedal Switch Out Off, 1-31Midi PC OUT Midi Program Change Out Off, On Midi CTL OUT Midi Control Pedal Out Off, 1-31Making the Connections Transmitting and Receiving Midi DataTransmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk Dump TransmittingReceiving When Receiving Data Saved on a Midi SequencerReceiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk Load Press Exit to quit Bulk LoadSetting the Program Change Map Initial Program Change Map SettingsUsing Midi How Midi messages are transmitted and received AppendicesAbout Midi Main types of Midi message used by the GT-6BFactory Settings About the Midi implementationAppendices Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAdjusting the Expression Pedal SystemVolume level does not change with Foot Volume TroubleshootingNo sound / Volume is weak Can’t Change PatchesError Messages Appendices Midi messages are not transmittedReceived Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications GT-6B Bass Effects ProcessorIndex NumericsIndex LPFTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601
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