Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual Receiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk Load

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Chapter 10 Using MIDI

When the transmission is completed, the screen prior to

transmission returns to the display.

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

Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load)

Making the Connections

When Receiving Data Saved on a MIDI Sequencer

Connect as shown below. Set the GT-6B’s Device ID to the same number that was used when the data was transmitted to the MIDI sequencer.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

*For instructions on operating the sequencer, refer to the owner’s manual for the sequencer you are using.

Receiving

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

[ ] so that “Bulk Load” is displayed.

2.Transmit the data from the external MIDI device. The following appears in the display when the GT-6B receives the data.

The following appears in the display when the GT-6B finishes receiving the data.

Further data can be received at this point.

3.Press [EXIT] to quit Bulk Load.

After you press [EXIT], “Checking...” appears in the display, indicating that the GT-6B is checking the received data. When the check is completed, the Play screen returns to the display.

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