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Repairs and Data
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Printing Conventions and icons in This Manual
About the Explanations of Procedures in the Text
Contents
Chapter 3 Saving a Tone......................................................................43
Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit).............................................33
Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds..............................................................22
Chapter 4 Playing Sounds ...................................................................47
Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected
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Chapter 6
Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB
Chapter 8 Parameters Guide..............................................................100
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Chapter 7
Main Features
Names of Things and What They Do
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Names of Things and What They Do
Names of Things and What They Do
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Rear Panel
Checking the Package Contents
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Getting Ready
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1.
Connect the bass and the bass amp.
Adjust the Volume
Examples of Connections Using the SEND/RETURN Jacks
Tune the Bass
Playing Sounds
About the Bank and Number Display
Choosing a Patch in a Different Bank
Choosing a Patch in the Current Bank
What is a Patch?
Working with Effects Using the Pedals
Quick Guide
Switch the Patch with the Dial
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Editing
Switching Effects On and Off
3.
Creating Sounds Based on Existing Patches
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Adjusting Effect Parameters
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Creating Sounds with Ease (EZ TONE)
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Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds
Making the Connections
Connecting Directly to a Recording Mixer or PA Mixer (XLR Balanced Output)
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BOSS FS-6
AC Outlet
(CTL3) (CTL4) (CTL4) (CTL3)
PCS-31 cable
Turning on the Power
The Icons in the Play Screen
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Adjusting the Output Level
Making Settings for a Connected Device (Output Select)
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Turning the Tuner Function On and Off
Turning Off the Power
Tuning the Bass (TUNER)
About the Display During Tuning
How to Tune
Changing the Tuner Settings (Tuner Pitch)
Changing the Tuner Settings (Tuner Out)
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Switching the Tuner On and Off with the CTL Pedal
Switching the Tuner On and Off by Lifting Up on the EXP Pedal
Selecting a Tone (Patch Change)
What is a Patch?
Number
Bank
Choose the number of the patch you want to use.
2.
Adjusting a Tone
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Adjusting the Tone (Edit)
Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit)
Creating a Tone for the Song You Envision (Create)
Creating Sounds with Ease (EZ TONE)
Turning an Effect On and Off
Setting the Effects
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Switching Between Knob View and List View
Setting the Effects Simply (Quick Setting)
Adjusting the Parameters
Operations Using the PARAMETER Knobs
In the effects screens, the knobs correspond to the displayed parameters.
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Changing the Connection Order of Effects (Effect Chain)
Adjusting EQ (Equalizer)
Adjusting GRAPHIC EQ for FX-1/2
Checking the Effect Level with the Level Meter
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Using Two Different Type Effects (Channel Select)
You can assign categories to patches and group them accordingly.
Grouping Patches by Category (CATEGORY)
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Naming User Categories (CATEGORY NAME)
The CATEGORY function also features ten user categories (USER110) you can name however you like.
Operation Description Operation Description
You can use the following convenient operations.
Naming a Patch (PATCH NAME)
Chapter 3 Saving a Tone
Saving a Patch (PATCH WRITE)
Copying Patches (PATCH COPY)
Exchanging Patches (PATCH EXCHANGE)
Initializing Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE)
Storing Settings by Effect (User Quick Settings)
Effects That Can Be Stored
Swapping Effect Settings Between Channels
Chapter 4 Playing Sounds
Setting the Functions of the Knobs of the Play Screen
Using Pedals to Control the Parameters
Using the CTL/EXP Pedal With the Same Functions Assigned at All Times (Pedal Function)
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Setting CTL/EXP Functions Individually in Each Patch (PEDAL FX)
Example of Setting the Pedal Function
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Quick Settings
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Setting Each Controller Functions to Individual Patches (Assign)
Manual Settings
Parameters That Can Be Set in List View
About the Range of a Targets Change
Allowable Parameter
Allowable Parameter
MIN
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Activating the Virtual Expression Pedal at the Start of Operations (Internal Pedal System)
Turning the Effects On and Off with the BANK/Number Pedals (Manual Mode)
Switching Effects On and Off with the Pedals
Switching to Manual Mode
Assignable Effect Switches
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Assigning an Effect On/Off Switch to a Pedal
Switching Settings with the Number Pedals
Overdubbing Sound onto a Phrase (DUB)
Phrase Loop Play
Whats Phrase Loop?
Setting Phrase Loop
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Overview of Phrase Loop Operation
Chapter 5 Making Global Settings
Making Settings Matched to the Connected Bass (Input Select)
Global EQ)
Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment (Global)
Adjusting the Overall Tone (
Controlling the Overall Effect of the Noise Suppressor (Total Noise Suppressor)
Controlling the Overall Reverb Level (Total REVERB)
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Setting the Output Reference Level to Match the Connected Equipment (Main Out Level)
Adjusting the Output Level of the DIGITAL OUT Jack
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Switching the SUB OUTPUT Jacks Signals
Adjusting the SUB OUTPUT Jacks Level
Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
Keeping Effect Sounds Playing After Patches Are Switched (Patch Change Mode)
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Setting the System Preamp
Using the System Preamp
Using the Identical Preamp Settings in All Patches (Preamp Mode)
Saving the Current Preamp Setting As the Systems Preamp Setting
Limiting the Banks That Can Be Switched (Bank Extent)
Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches (Bank Change Mode)
Having Values from an EXP Pedal Carried Over When Patches are Called Up (EXP Pedal Hold)
Switching How the Pedal Indicators Light (Pedal Indicate)
Setting the Dial Function (Dial Function)
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Adjusting the EXP Pedal (Pedal Calibration)
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Receiving Data
Receiving Control Change Messages
Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected
What Can You Do with MIDI?
Making the Settings for MIDI Functions
Setting the MIDI Receive Channel
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Setting the MIDI Sync Clock
Setting the MIDI Device ID
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel
Sending Program Change Messages
Sending External EXP Pedal Operations as Control Change Messages
Sending EXP Pedal Sw Operations as Control Change Messages
Sending EXP Pedal Operations as Control Change Messages
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Sending External Footswitch Operations as Control Change Messages
Sending CTL Pedal Operations as Control Change Messages
Setting the Correspondences Between Program Change Messages and Patches (Program Change Map)
Setting the Program Change Map
Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings (MIDI Map Select)
Changing Patches Using Bank Select Messages
Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device from the GT-10B
Changing Patch Numbers on the GT-10B from an External MIDI Device
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Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)
Transmitting
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Transmit the data from the external MIDI device.
Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load)
Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB
Computer
GT-10B
Exchanging MIDI Messages between the Computer and the GT-10B
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Switching the Driver Mode
Setting the USB Functions
Setting the Digital Audio Signal Input and Output
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Setting the Direct Monitor
Controlling the Direct Monitor Setting from a Computer
Recording the GT-10Bs Output with a Computer
Applying GT-10B Effects to a Computers Audio Playback
Chapter 8 Parameters Guide
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)
Type=SUPER FLAT, AC BASS
Type=B MAN
PREAMP
Preamp Settings
Type=CONCERT 810
Type=GTR Drive, GTR Metal
Type=SESSION
Type=BASS 360
Speaker Settings
EQ (Equalizer)
FX-1/FX-2
T.WAH (Touch Wah)
AUTO WAH (Auto Wah)
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SUB COMP (Sub Compressor)
SUB WAH
SUB LIMITER
GRAPHIC EQ (Graphic Equalizer)
PARA EQ (Parametric Equalizer)
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BASS SIM. (Bass Simulator)
TONE MODIFY
ENHANCER
SLOW GEAR
DEFRETTER
BASS SYNTH
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PITCH SHIFTER
OCTAVE
Note Detect
Specify the note name of the output sound.
Parameter Range
HARMONIST
HR1/HR2 *1 Harm (Harmony) *1
UserScale UserScale 112 *2
Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale)
SOUND HOLD
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PHASER
FLANGER
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PAN
UNI-V
ROTARY
TREMOLO
SLICER
VIBRATO
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HUMANIZER
RING MOD. (Ring Modulator)
2X2 CHORUS
SUB DELAY
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DELAY
Pan
Modulate
Dual-S, Dual-P, Dual-L/R
Warp
CHORUS
REVERB
SW&PDL FUNCTION
MASTER
MASTER BPM/KEY
MASTER
WAH
Pedal Bend/PB
FootVolume/FV
Parameters You Can Set with PDL:CTL/ EXP
ASSIGN 18
INPUT SENS
EQ (Equalizer)
OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)
TARGET PARAMETER
FX1, FX2: (Effects)
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DELAY
PEDAL
REVERB
CHORUS
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ReturnLev (Return Level)
Send Lev (Send Level)
AMP CONTROL
NS1/NS2 (Noise Suppressor)
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CH.SELECT (Channel Select)
EZ TONE
INPUT/OUTPUT
TUNER
STEP2: DRIVE
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PHRASE LOOP
MANUAL MODE SETTING
PLAY OPTION
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CONTROLLER
Display of Parameters You Can Set with SYS KNOB SETTING
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MIDI
LCD
USB
OUTPUT SELECT
Select
Mode
Appendices
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Signal Flow
S/R
GLOBAL
Model GT-10B
MIDI Implementation Chart
Date: Jan. 10, 2008 Version: 1.00
MIDI Implementation Chart
Specifications
Appendices
Problems with the sound
Error Messages Troubleshooting
Oscillating sound occurs
Other Problems
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