Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual VIB Vibrato, HMN Humanizer, Trigger, Vowel

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Chapter 4 The Effects Explained

■VIB: Vibrato

The vibrato effect is created by slightly modulating the pitch.

Parameter

Value

Rate

0–100, BPM –BPM

Depth

0–100

Trigger

Off, On

Rise Time

0–100

Rate

This adjusts the period of the vibrato.

*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

This adjusts the depth of the vibrato.

Trigger

The vibrato is turned on and off with the foot switch.

*This parameter is premised on the trigger being turned on with the foot switch only when producing the vibrato effect. Use this by assigning it to the CTL pedal or other control (p. 46).

Rise Time

This adjusts the time from the moment the trigger is turned on until the set vibrato effect is obtained.

■HMN: Humanizer

This effect changes the sound of the bass guitar into sounds resembling the human voice. Applying this after distorting the sound with OD/DIST or other such effect strengthens the effect.

For more on the order in which effects are connected, refer to p. 22.

Parameter

Value

 

Mode

1 Shot, Auto, Random

Vowel1

a, e, i, o, u

Mode= 1 Shot, Auto

Vowel2

a, e, i, o, u

Mode= 1 Shot, Auto

Trigger

On, Off

 

Sensitivity

0–100

 

Rate

0–100, BPM

–BPM

Depth

0–100

 

Manual

0–100

 

Level

0–100

 

Mode

This sets the mode used to switch the vowels.

1 Shot:

The tone changes from Vowel 1 to Vowel 2 one time only as the strings are played. The time required for the change is adjusted with the Rate setting.

Auto:

The change in tone between the two vowels (Vowel 1 and Vowel 2) is repeated.

Random:

Five vowels (a, e, i, o, u) are switched randomly.

Vowel 1

(with 1 Shot and Auto)

Selects the first vowel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vowel 1

Vowel 2

Vowel 2

(with 1 Shot and Auto)

Selects the second vowel.

Trigger

(with Auto and Random)

This selects whether or not the tone changes start simultaneously as the strings are played.

It could be said that when “1 Shot” is selected, the trigger is always on.

Sens

This adjusts the trigger sensitivity. With the sensitivity at a low setting, the trigger is activated only when greater force is used to play the strings, but not when the strings are played softly.

Rate

This adjusts the cycle over which the two vowels change.

*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 effect. The transition between vowels becomes clearer as the value is increased.

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