Troubleshooting

Other Problems

Patch does not change

Is something other than the Play screen shown in the display?

On the GS-10, patches can be selected only when the Play screen is displayed. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen (p. 15).

Parameters specified with Assign can’t be controlled

Could the effect be switched off?

To control a parameter using the expression pedal or CTL pedal, make sure the effect that contains the parameter you intend to control is switched on.

Is something other than “Assign 1–8” selected for the Expression Pedal function setting?

When operating an expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1, 2 jack, set the Expression Pedal function (p. 58) to “Assign 1–8.”

Is something other than “Assign 1–8” selected for the CTL 1, 2 function setting?

When operating a foot switch connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1, 2 jack, set the CTL 1, 2 function (p. 59) to “Assign 1–8.”

Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices match?

Make sure that the MIDI channels of both devices match (p. 69).

Do the controller number settings of both devices match?

Make sure that the controller number of both devices match (p. 70).

MIDI messages are not transmitted/ received

Are the MIDI cables broken?

Try another set of MIDI cables.

Is the GS-10 correctly connected to the other MIDI device?

Check connections with the other MIDI device.

Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices match?

Make sure that the MIDI channels of both devices match (p. 69).

When you send messages from the GS-10, make sure the GS-10 is set to the settings appropriate for sending data.

Check the on/off status for transmission of program change messages and the settings for the controller numbers to be transmitted (p. 70) .

The GS-10 cannot be controlled with the MIDI controller connected to the MIDI IN connector

Are you connected via USB?

If the GS-10 is connected via USB with the driver mode set to Advanced, messages to MIDI IN are transmitted to the computer via USB. Disconnect the USB cable.

Problems common to Windows and Macintosh

Problems occurring only in Windows

Problems occurring only in Macintosh

Problems related to the USB driver

An “Unknown driver found” dialog box appears, and you are unable to install the driver

“Find new hardware wizard” does not execute automatically

“Find new hardware wizard” ends before the process is completed

It may take about 15 seconds (or more) after the USB cable is connected for the GS-10 to be detected.

Is the USB cable connected correctly?

Make sure that the GS-10 and your computer are correctly connected via a USB cable.

Is USB enabled on your computer?

Refer to the operation manual for your computer, and make sure that USB is enabled.

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Boss Audio Systems GS-10 owner manual Problems related to the USB driver, Other Problems