Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual Main Features

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Main Features

Powerful COSM Modeling Effects Built-In

Features internal high-quality modeled effects, including

bass amp, overdrive/distortion, compressor/limiter, touch

wah, pedal wah, and more.

Internal Analog Bypass Circuitry

When bypass is activated, signals can be output without passing through the AD/DA converter. Moreover, analog signals also can be output without passing through the AD/ DA converter when only chorus or reverb/delay is used.

Equipped with XLR Balanced Output Connectors

The GT-6B features two XLR type output jacks, enabling you to connect to PAs and recording decks. And not only can you output in stereo, these can also be selected as monaural outputs and direct outs.

Customize Function

The GT-6B’s internal Customize function lets you bring your own sensibilities into play, and design totally new effects by tweaking the settings for the “Overdrive/Distortion,” and “Pedal Wah” effects.

The resulting creations can then be saved on the GT-6B as “Custom” settings. (p. 52)

EZ Tone

The GT-6B includes thirty representative effect sounds used for creating new sounds. Now it’s easy to select just the sounds you like. (p. 16)

Quick Settings

Each effect contains pre-programmed settings for each effect. Creating the effect sounds you want is simple—just select the preset settings for the effect you are using.

A Wide Variety of Effects

The GT-6B provides 35 different effects, from pro-quality chorus, delay and reverb, to octave, defretter, synth-bass, a newly developed Auto Slap, and numerous other effects.

Expression Pedal/Expression Pedal Switch and Control Pedal

The unit features an expression pedal and control pedal that you can use in setting the functions in each patch. The functions that can be assigned to the expression pedal vary with each patch you select, allowing you to use it as a wah pedal, volume pedal, or other kind of pedal.

Furthermore, you can use the pedal as an “expression pedal switch” to control (turn on and off) the current effect by firmly pressing down at the front tip. (p. 46)

Includes Digital Outs

The unit also includes digital out connectors (coaxial), convenient for digital recording. (p. 58)

COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)

Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is an original sound modeling technology developed by Roland, in which the many factors that make up the original sound, such as the electrical circuitry, structural characteristics, materials used, and acoustics, are analyzed and then recombined to reproduce that same sound.

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Contents Copyright 2002 Boss Corporation Printing Conventions in This ManualPage Page Memory Backup Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceContents Contents Main Features Front Panel Panel DescriptionsCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter Chorus p REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayPanel Descriptions OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION pFX-1 p Panel Descriptions WAH 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 panelHow to Switch Patches What is a Patch?Selecting 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 youPedal Bend Using the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring ModulatorPress 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 ChainWrite Saving the Tones You Have CreatedCopying 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 DelaySOS Sound On Sound Reverb & DelayPreamp 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 Length SDD Short DelaySound 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 SettingsProcedure Using Sound On SoundNumber 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 TuningChanging the Tuner Settings How to TuneStandard 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 VolumeAppendices Midi messages are not transmitted Error MessagesReceived Midi Implementation Chart GT-6B Bass Effects Processor Main SpecificationsNumerics IndexLPF IndexTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601
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