Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual Setting the Knob Functions Knob Mode

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Chapter 9 Other Functions

Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode)

This sets the way the values of settings are changed when the

control knobs are turned.

1.Press [UTILITY], then press PARAMETER [ ]

[ ] so that “Knob Mode” is displayed.

2.Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to set the Knob mode.

Immediate:

Turning the knobs immediately changes the values.

Current Setting:

Values begin to change only once the knob position reaches the values set in the patch.

3.Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Setting the External Foot Switch Functions (SUB CTL 1, 2 Function)

This sets the foot switch functions for “Sub Control 1” and “Sub Control 2” when you have an external foot switch connected to the rear panel’s SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL1,2 jack.

*When connecting two foot switches using the special optional Roland PCS-31 connector cord, the foot switch connected using the plug with the white stripe functions according to the Sub Control 1 settings, and the foot switch connected using the plug with the red stripe functions according to the Sub Control 2 settings.

*When you have only one foot switch connected, the Sub Control 1 settings are used.

1.Press [UTILITY], then press PARAMETER [ ]

[ ] so that “SubCTL 1 Func” or “SubCTL 2 Func” is displayed.

2.Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to set the function for the foot switch.

Assignable:

The controller set in each patch’s Pedal Assign (p. 46) is used.

Bypass On/Off:

The foot switch is used as a bypass On/Off switch.

Patch Select:

The foot switch is used for switching Patch Select mode (p. 60).

MIDI Start/Stop:

The foot switch is used for starting and stopping an external MIDI device (such as a sequencer).

MMC Play/Stop:

The foot switch is used for controlling Play and Stop for the external MIDI device (such as a hard disk recorder).

3.Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

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Contents Copyright 2002 Boss Corporation Printing Conventions in This ManualPage Page Memory Backup Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceContents Contents Main Features Panel Descriptions Front PanelCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter Chorus p REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayPanel Descriptions OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION pPanel Descriptions WAH p FX-1 pFX-2 p Rear Panel Making Connections Playing SoundsNext, turn on the power to the bass amp power amp Turning On the PowerAdjusting the Output Level Switch on the Power switch on the GT-6B’s rear panelWhat is a Patch? How to Switch PatchesSelecting Patches Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and Off Turning Off the PowerIf the Patch Does Not Switch Switching Patches by Specifying the Bank and NumberLimiter THR Limiter threshold Adjusting the Tones with the KnobsGetting the Tones You Want- Fast EZ Tone Comp ATK Compressor attackCreating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Repeat Steps 1 To select another effect to be switched on and offSwitch on and off Adding and Omitting EffectsRotate the Value dial to change the settings value Parameter whose settings are to be changedQuick Setting Rotate the Value dial to select the effect setting youUsing the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring Modulator Pedal BendPress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p Press NAME/NS/MASTER until Name appears in the display Naming TonesRing Modulator Press FX-1 Turn on the FX-1 effect Adding Effects pAppears 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 ExplainedFUZ Fuzz OD/DIST Overdrive/DistortionOD Overdrive DST DistortionREV/DLY Reverb/Delay/ SOS Sound On Sound REV Reverb DLY DelayReverb & Delay SOS Sound On SoundPreamp Speaker FX Select Effect Select WH Pedal WahEffects Explained Direct Level Freq FrequencyAW Auto Wah TW Touch WahEffects Explained Rate FX-1OCT Octave ENH EnhancerMix Level SG Slow GearDEF Defretter Effects Explained SensFX-2 PH PhaserHRM Harmonist FL FlangerPitch Shifter 2CE 2x2 Chorus PB Pedal BendASL Auto Slap SDD Short Delay LengthSound Vowel VIB VibratoHMN Humanizer TriggerSYN Bass Synth Noise Level Octave ShiftPWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation Rate PWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation DepthNS Noise Suppressor FV Foot VolumeQuick Settings p Manual Settings pSetting the Range of the Volume Change Settings for Using Expression PedalPedal Settings for the CTL Pedal Making Settings Instantly Quick SettingsSetting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Pedal Settings for the Expression Pedal SwitchTarget Variation Range Editing Quick SettingsSource Mode TargetPress Pedal Assign Making the Assign On/Off SettingTarget Making the Parameter SettingsWhen using the foot switch When using the expression pedalSource Source ModeFor Pitch Shifter Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active RangeFor Foot Volume Example Act. Range Lo 40, Act. Range HiMaking Custom Overdrive/Distortion Settings Using the Customize FunctionUsing the Customize Function Making Custom Pedal Wah SettingsUsing Sound On Sound ProcedureNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase Switching the XLR Output Connector Signals Convenient Features of the GT-6BUsing the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect Switching Bypass On and OffConvenient Features of the GT-6B Quick Patch Volume Adjustment Effect Level KnobTuning the Bass About the Display During TuningHow to Tune Changing the Tuner SettingsStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz Revrb Level Reverb Level 0%-200% Using the Digital OutAdjusting the Output Level from Digital OUT NS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold -20 dB-+20 dBPress Utility a number of times until Meter is displayed Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level MeterOther Functions Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastLimiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent Switching Only the NumberImmediate Other Functions Switching the Bank and NumberPress the Bank or Bank pedal to select the desired bank Press a number pedal to select the patch you want to usePatch No.& Value Setting Expression Pedal HoldSelecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function Dial Function Other FunctionsSetting the Knob Functions Knob Mode Controlling the GT-6B Remotely From an External Midi Device Using MidiWhat Can You Do with MIDI? Operating From the GT-6BUsing Midi Making the Settings for Midi FunctionsMidi CTL OUT Midi Control Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Midi Expression Pedal Switch Out Off, 1-31Midi PC OUT Midi Program Change Out Off, On Midi EXP OUT Midi Expression Pedal Out Off, 1-31Transmitting Transmitting and Receiving Midi DataTransmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk Dump Making the ConnectionsPress Exit to quit Bulk Load When Receiving Data Saved on a Midi SequencerReceiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk Load ReceivingInitial Program Change Map Settings Setting the Program Change MapUsing Midi Main types of Midi message used by the GT-6B AppendicesAbout Midi How Midi messages are transmitted and receivedAbout the Midi implementation Factory SettingsSystem Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAdjusting the Expression Pedal AppendicesCan’t Change Patches TroubleshootingNo sound / Volume is weak Volume level does not change with Foot VolumeError Messages Appendices Midi messages are not transmittedReceived Midi Implementation Chart GT-6B Bass Effects Processor Main SpecificationsNumerics IndexLPF IndexTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601