Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual PB Pedal Bend, 2CE 2x2 Chorus

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Chapter 4 The Effects Explained

Mono:

This mode is for the input of individual notes.

Select this setting when you want to obtain a pedal bend effect using an external expression pedal.

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

Pitch

Adjusts the amount of pitch shift (the amount the pitch changes) in semitone steps.

Fine

Makes fine adjustments to the pitch shift.

*“100” units of change in Fine is equivalent to “1” full change in pitch.

PreDly (Pre Delay)

Adjusts the time from when the direct sound is played until the pitch shifted 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.

Feedback

This adjusts the feedback amount of the pitch shift sound. Increasing the Feedback level produces an effect whereby the sound seems to rise and fall with the reverberations.

* Only PS1 can be selected when this is set to 2-Mono or 2-Stereo.

Level

This adjusts the volume of the pitch shift sound.

Direct Level

Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

PB: Pedal Bend

This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. The GT- 6B’s expression pedal automatically switches to the pedal bend function when PB is selected.

Parameter

Value

Pitch Min

-24–+24

Pitch Max

-24–+24

Pedal Position

0–100

Effect Level

0–100

Direct Level

0–100

Pitch Min

This sets the pitch at the point where the expression pedal is fully lifted.

Pitch Max

This sets the pitch at the point where the expression pedal is all the way down.

Pdl Position (Pedal Position)

This adjusts the pedal position for pedal bend.

Effect Level

This adjusts the volume of the pitch bend sound.

Direct Level

Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

2CE: 2x2 Chorus

Two separate stereo chorus units are used for the lower and upper ranges in order to create a more natural chorus sound.

Parameter

Value

 

Crossover Frequency

100 Hz–4.00 kHz

Low Rate

0–100, BPM

–BPM

Low Depth

0–100

 

Low Pre Delay

0.0 msec–40.0 msec

Low Level

0–100

 

High Rate

0–100, BPM

–BPM

High Depth

0–100

 

High Pre Delay

0.0 msec–40.0 msec

High Level

0–100

 

Xover f (Crossover frequency)

This parameter sets the frequency at which the direct sound is divided into low- and high-frequency ranges.

Lo Rate (Low Rate)

Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect in the lower range.

*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.

Lo Depth (Low Depth)

Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect for the lower range. If you wish to use this as a doubling effect, use a setting of “0.”

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Contents Printing Conventions in This Manual Copyright 2002 Boss CorporationPage Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Memory BackupContents Contents Main Features COMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter Panel DescriptionsFront Panel OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayPanel Descriptions Chorus pFX-2 p Panel Descriptions WAH pFX-1 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 ampSelecting Patches What is a Patch?How to Switch 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 valuePress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p Using the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring ModulatorPedal Bend 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 displayCopying Patches Saving the Tones You Have CreatedWrite 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 ReverbPreamp Reverb & DelaySOS Sound On Sound 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 Sound SDD Short DelayLength 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 FunctionNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase Using Sound On SoundProcedure 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-6BStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz How to TuneChanging the Tuner Settings 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 PatchesReceived Error MessagesAppendices Midi messages are not transmitted Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications GT-6B Bass Effects ProcessorIndex NumericsIndex LPFTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601