Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual FL Flanger, HRM Harmonist

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Chapter 4 The Effects Explained

■FL: Flanger

This produces a flanging effect that gives a sort of “twisting” character to the sound. Although it resembles the phaser effect, the flanger yields a colder, more metallic twisting effect.

Parameter

Value

Rate

0–100, BPM –BPM

Depth

0–100

Manual

0–100

Resonance

0–100

Separation

0–100

Level

0–100

Rate

This sets the rate of the flanging effect.

*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 modulation depth. The twisting effect spreads out more as the value is increased.

Manual

Adjusts the center frequency for the flanger effect. The twisting effect occurs in a higher range of frequencies as the value is increased.

Resonance

Adjusts the resonance (the amount of feedback). Increasing the value emphasizes the effect, creating a more unusual sound.

Separation

Adjusts the amount of separation. Raising the value increases the separation between the left and right sides.

Level

Adjusts the volume.

■HRM: Harmonist

This effect adjusts the shift in pitch according to an analysis of the pitch of the bass input, allowing you to create harmonics based on Diatonic or user definable scales.

*Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.

Parameter

Value

Voice

1-Voice, 2-Mono, 2-Stereo

Harmony

-2oct–+2oct, Scale 1–Scale29

Pre Delay

0 ms–300 ms, BPM –BPM

Feedback

0–100

Level

0–100

Key

C(Am)–B(G#m)

Direct Level

0–100

Voice

This selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound (harmony).

1-Voice:

One-voice pitch-shifted sound output in mono.

2-Mono:

Two-voice pitch-shifted sound (HR1, HR2) output in mono.

2-Stereo:

Two-voice pitch-shifted sound (HR1, HR2) output through the left and right channels.

Harm (Harmony)

This determines the pitch of the sound added to the input sound, when you are making a harmony. You can have this sound play up to 2 octaves higher or lower than the input sound.

When the scale is set to “Scale 1–Scale29,” harmonies corresponding to the user-set scale are produced.

The following shows the parameters that can be set for User scales.

User 1–29

DIR C–B

EFF C–B (+/- 2 octave)

“Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale)” (p. 37)

PreDly (Pre Delay)

Adjusts the time from when the direct sound is played until the harmonist sounds are produced. Normally, you can leave this set at “0 ms.”

*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.

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Contents Printing Conventions in This Manual Copyright 2002 Boss CorporationPage Page Power Supply PlacementMaintenance Memory BackupContents Contents Main Features Panel Descriptions Front PanelCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter REV/DLY p Reverb/Delay Panel DescriptionsOVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p Chorus pPanel Descriptions WAH p FX-1 pFX-2 p Rear Panel Playing Sounds Making ConnectionsTurning On the Power Adjusting the Output LevelSwitch 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 Turning Off the Power If the Patch Does Not SwitchSwitching Patches by Specifying the Bank and Number Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and OffAdjusting the Tones with the Knobs Getting the Tones You Want- Fast EZ ToneComp ATK Compressor attack Limiter THR Limiter thresholdCreating You Own Favorite Tones Patches To select another effect to be switched on and off Switch on and offAdding and Omitting Effects Repeat Steps 1Parameter whose settings are to be changed Quick SettingRotate 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 Naming Tones Ring ModulatorPress FX-1 Turn on the FX-1 effect Adding Effects p 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/LimiterOD/DIST Overdrive/Distortion OD OverdriveDST Distortion FUZ FuzzREV/DLY Reverb/Delay/ SOS Sound On Sound DLY Delay REV ReverbReverb & Delay SOS Sound On SoundPreamp Speaker WH Pedal Wah Effects Explained Direct LevelFreq Frequency FX Select Effect SelectTW Touch Wah AW Auto WahFX-1 OCT OctaveENH Enhancer Effects Explained RateSG Slow Gear DEF DefretterEffects Explained Sens Mix LevelPH Phaser FX-2FL Flanger HRM HarmonistPitch Shifter PB Pedal Bend 2CE 2x2 ChorusASL Auto Slap SDD Short Delay LengthSound VIB Vibrato HMN HumanizerTrigger VowelSYN Bass Synth Octave Shift PWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation RatePWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation Depth Noise LevelFV Foot Volume Quick Settings pManual Settings p NS Noise SuppressorSettings for Using Expression Pedal Setting the Range of the Volume ChangeMaking Settings Instantly Quick Settings Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal AssignPedal Settings for the Expression Pedal Switch Pedal Settings for the CTL PedalEditing Quick Settings Source ModeTarget Target Variation RangeMaking the Assign On/Off Setting Press Pedal AssignMaking the Parameter Settings When using the foot switchWhen using the expression pedal TargetSource Mode SourceSetting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active Range For Foot VolumeExample Act. Range Lo 40, Act. Range Hi 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 Convenient Features of the GT-6B Using the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in EffectSwitching Bypass On and Off Switching the XLR Output Connector SignalsQuick Patch Volume Adjustment Effect Level Knob Tuning the BassAbout the Display During Tuning Convenient Features of the GT-6BHow to Tune Changing the Tuner SettingsStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz Using the Digital Out Adjusting the Output Level from Digital OUTNS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold -20 dB-+20 dB Revrb Level Reverb Level 0%-200%Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter Press Utility a number of times until Meter is displayedAdjusting the Display Contrast LCD Contrast Limiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank ExtentSwitching Only the Number Other FunctionsOther Functions Switching the Bank and Number Press the Bank or Bank pedal to select the desired bankPress a number pedal to select the patch you want to use ImmediateSetting Expression Pedal Hold Selecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function Dial FunctionOther Functions Patch No.& ValueSetting the Knob Functions Knob Mode Using Midi What Can You Do with MIDI?Operating From the GT-6B Controlling the GT-6B Remotely From an External Midi DeviceMaking the Settings for Midi Functions Using MidiMidi Expression Pedal Switch Out Off, 1-31 Midi PC OUT Midi Program Change Out Off, OnMidi EXP OUT Midi Expression Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Midi CTL OUT Midi Control Pedal Out Off, 1-31Transmitting and Receiving Midi Data Transmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk DumpMaking the Connections TransmittingWhen Receiving Data Saved on a Midi Sequencer Receiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk LoadReceiving Press Exit to quit Bulk LoadSetting the Program Change Map Initial Program Change Map SettingsUsing Midi Appendices About MidiHow Midi messages are transmitted and received Main types of Midi message used by the GT-6BFactory Settings About the Midi implementationRestoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Adjusting the Expression PedalAppendices SystemTroubleshooting No sound / Volume is weakVolume level does not change with Foot Volume 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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