Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual FX-1, OCT Octave, ENH Enhancer, Effects Explained Rate

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Chapter 4 The Effects Explained

Rate

This selects the auto wah cycle.

*When set to BPM, the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM (p. 44) specified for each patch. This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song (synchronizing the cycle to one-half or one-fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased).

When setting to the BPM, press PARAMETER [ ] to display the Master BPM settings screen.

Depth

Adjusts the depth of the auto wah effect.

Freq (Frequency)

This adjusts the reference frequency for the Wah effect.

Peak

This adds a particular character to the sound. Higher values produce a stronger tone which emphasizes the wah effect more.

Polarity

This selects the direction in which the filter changes in response to the input.

Up:

The filter rises from lower to higher frequencies in response to the input level.

Down:

The filter falls from higher to lower frequencies in response to the input level.

Sens

This adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter changes according to the polarity setting. Higher values result in a stronger response, such that the filter responds with great sensitivity even when the strings are played lightly.

* When the filter is set to be altered cyclically, set this to “0.”

Level

Adjusts the volume.

FX-1

With FX-1, you can select the effect to be used from the following.

•OCTAVE

•ENHANCER

•SLOW GEAR

•DEFRETTER

•RING MOD (Ring Modulator)

Parameter

Value

On/Off

Off, On

FX Select

Octave, Enhancer, Slow Gear,

 

Defretter, Ring Mod

On/Off (Effect On/Off)

Switches the FX-1 effect on and off.

FX Select (Effect Select)

Selects the effect to be used.

■OCT: Octave

This adds a sound one octave below the original sound, resulting in a fatter sound.

*Use this effect only when playing one note at a time. The octave sound does not sound good with chords.

*The unit may not operate correctly if the order in which the effects are connected is changed so that this is connected after FX-2, causing the sound to become muddy and indistinct.

Parameter

Value

Effect Level

0–100

Direct Level

0–100

Effect Level

This adjusts the volume of the sound played one octave below the original sound.

Direct Level

This adjusts the volume of the original sound.

■ENH: Enhancer

This is an effect that clarifies the contour of the input sound by emphasizing the attack of the sound following changes in the input level.

Parameter

Value

Sensitivity

0–100

Frequency

800 Hz–4.00 kHz

Mix Level

0–100

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Contents Copyright 2002 Boss Corporation Printing Conventions in This ManualPage Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Memory BackupContents Contents Main Features Panel Descriptions Front PanelCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter Panel Descriptions REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayOVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p Chorus pPanel Descriptions WAH p FX-1 pFX-2 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 ampWhat is a Patch? How to Switch PatchesSelecting 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 valueUsing the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring Modulator Pedal BendPress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p 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 ChainSaving the Tones You Have Created WriteCopying Patches 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 DelayReverb & Delay SOS Sound On SoundPreamp 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 SDD Short Delay LengthSound 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 SettingsUsing Sound On Sound ProcedureNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase 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-6BHow to Tune Changing the Tuner SettingsStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz 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 PatchesError Messages Appendices Midi messages are not transmittedReceived Midi Implementation Chart GT-6B Bass Effects Processor Main SpecificationsNumerics IndexLPF IndexTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601
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