Boss Audio Systems GT-6B SG Slow Gear, DEF Defretter, Effects Explained Sens, Mix Level

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Chapter 4 The Effects Explained

Sens

This adjusts the Enhancer sensitivity. The more the value is increased, the more softly you can play and still have the effect applied.

Freq (Frequency)

Sets the frequency range for the enhanced sound.

Mix Level

Adjusts the amount of enhanced sound added to the mix.

SG: Slow Gear

This produces a volume-swell effect (similar to how a violin is played).

Parameter

Value

Sens

0–100

Rise Time

0–100

Sens

This adjusts the sensitivity of the slow gear. When the sensitivity is set to a lower value, the effect of the slow gear can be obtained only with somewhat stronger picking, while no effect is obtained with weaker picking. When the sensitivity is raised, the effect is obtained even with weak picking.

Rise Time

This adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum from the moment you begin picking.

DEF: Defretter

This effect allows you to use a conventional bass to simulate a fretless bass.

ParameterValue

Sens0–100

Attack0–100

Depth0–100

Level0–100

Sens

This controls the sensitivity to the input sound. Adjust this setting while playing your bass until you obtain the most natural-sounding tone changes.

Attack

Adjusts the tone of the attack portion of the sound. The tone changes more slowly as the value is increased.

Depth

This controls the ratio of harmonics. Raising the value increases the harmonic components, resulting in a unique and different tone.

Level

Adjusts the volume.

R.M: Ring Modulator

This effect combines the bass sound with the sound from the internal oscillator, creating a sound with a pitchless, metallic, bell-like character.

Parameter

Value

Mode

Normal, Intelligent

Frequency

0–100

Effect Level

0–100

Direct Level

0–100

Mode

Selects the ring modulator mode.

Normal:

This is a regular ring modulator effect.

Intelligent:

The oscillator frequency changes according to the pitch of the input sound, yielding a sound with more distinct changes in pitch, something that differs from the effect you get with the “Normal” setting. This effect won’t sound right unless the pitch of the bass is detected correctly. So it’s best to use this effect only when playing notes one at a time.

Freq (Frequency)

Adjusts the frequency of the internal oscillator.

Effect Level

Adjusts the volume of the processed sound.

Direct Level

Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

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Contents Printing Conventions in This Manual Copyright 2002 Boss CorporationPage Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Memory BackupContents Contents Main Features Front Panel Panel DescriptionsCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayPanel Descriptions Chorus pFX-1 p Panel Descriptions WAH 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 ampHow to Switch Patches What is a Patch?Selecting 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 valuePedal Bend Using the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring ModulatorPress 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 displayWrite Saving the Tones You Have CreatedCopying 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 ReverbSOS Sound On Sound Reverb & DelayPreamp 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 Length SDD Short DelaySound 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 FunctionProcedure Using Sound On SoundNumber 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-6BChanging the Tuner Settings How to TuneStandard 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 PatchesAppendices Midi messages are not transmitted Error MessagesReceived Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications GT-6B Bass Effects ProcessorIndex NumericsIndex LPFTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601