Boss Audio Systems GS-10 owner manual About USB, Error Messages, About the Midi implementation

Appendices

About the MIDI implementation

MIDI allows a variety of messages to be exchanged between instruments, but it is not necessarily the case that all types of message can be exchanged between any two MIDI devices.

Two devices can communicate only if they both use the types of messages that they have in common.

Thus, every owner’s manual for a MIDI device includes a “MIDI Implementation Chart.” This chart shows the types of message that the device is able to transmit and receive. By comparing the MIDI implementation charts of two devices, you can tell at a glance which messages they will be able to exchange. Since the charts are always of a uniform size, you can simply place the two charts side by side.

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MIDI Device A		Fold here		MIDI Device B
	Function	Transmit Recognized
			Remarks

About USB

USB, short for “Universal Serial Bus,” is an interface for connecting peripheral equipment to computers. Using USB, you can connect a variety of peripherals using a single USB cable and transfer data rapidly. It also allows peripheral devices to be connected or disconnected while the power is left on, while the computer automatically recognizes when this occurs (some devices may require settings or other procedures).

With the GS-10, you can use MIDI to transfer MIDI messages and audio data.

Error Messages

If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could not be executed, the display will indicate an error message. Refer to this list and take the appropriate action.

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●The memory backup battery inside the GS-10 has run down. (This message will appear when the power is turned on.)

❍Replace the battery as soon as possible. For battery replacement, please contact a nearby Roland service center or your dealer.

fig.10-070d

●There is a problem with the MIDI cable connection.

❍Check to make sure the cable has not been pulled out or is not shorted.

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●More MIDI messages were received in a short time than could be processed correctly.

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●You are attempting to change the following PREAMP/ SPEAKER (p. 28) parameter settings with OUTPUT SELECT (p. 16) set to something other than Line/ Phones:

SP Type, Mic Type, Mic Dis., Mic Pos., Mic Level,

Direct Level

❍The settings may be changed, but they have no effect.

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