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Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions (Pedal Assign)

If You Don’t Want to Use the Expression Pedal as a “Volume Pedal”

Use the procedure below to turn the expression pedal off.

1.Press [PEDAL ASSIGN].

2.Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] a number of times until you have one of the following screens displayed.

3.Press [PEDAL ASSIGN] once more, to set it to “Off.”

4.To save the settings, perform the Write procedure (p. 23).

Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Settings for Using the Expression Pedal Switch/CTL Pedal

Making Settings Instantly (Quick Settings)

Quick Settings is a function that lets you set the most appropriate values for related effect parameters instantly, just by selecting the preset “pedal settings.” This greatly reduces the hassle of selecting and setting parameters one by one.

Pedal Settings for the Expression Pedal Switch

Select the parameter to be controlled when you press down on the toe of the expression pedal.

• WAH	Effect On/Off
• FX-2	Effect On/Off
• OD/DIST	Effect On/Off
• REV/DLY	Effect On/Off
• CHORUS	Effect On/Off
• PARAMETRIC EQ	Effect On/Off
• FX-1	Effect On/Off
• LEVEL INC	Increase the volume level gradually

•PATCH SELECT Switch for Patch Select Mode (p. 60)

• BYPASSBypass On/Off

Pedal Settings for the CTL Pedal

• OD/DIST	Effect On/Off
• REV/DLY	Effect On/Off
• CHORUS	Effect On/Off
• PARAMETRIC EQ	Effect On/Off
• FX-1	Effect On/Off
• FX-2	Effect On/Off
• WAH	Effect On/Off

•PATCH SELECT Switch for Patch Select Mode (p. 60)

•	BPM (TAP)	Master BPM Tap Input
•	BYPASS	Bypass On/Off

1.Press [PEDAL ASSIGN].

2.Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to display the following screens.

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Boss Audio Systems GT-6B Making Settings Instantly Quick Settings, Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign, Wah

Contents

Printing Conventions in This Manual Copyright 2002 Boss CorporationPage Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Memory Backup Contents Contents Main Features Front Panel Panel DescriptionsCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayPanel Descriptions Chorus p FX-1 p Panel Descriptions WAH pFX-2 p Rear Panel Playing Sounds Making Connections Switch on the Power switch on the GT-6B’s rear panel Turning On the PowerAdjusting the Output Level Next, turn on the power to the bass amp power amp How to Switch Patches What is a Patch?Selecting Patches Switching Patches by Specifying the Bank and Number Turning Off the PowerIf the Patch Does Not Switch Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and Off Comp ATK Compressor attack Adjusting the Tones with the KnobsGetting the Tones You Want- Fast EZ Tone Limiter THR Limiter threshold Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Adding and Omitting Effects To select another effect to be switched on and offSwitch on and off Repeat Steps 1 Rotate the Value dial to select the effect setting you Parameter whose settings are to be changedQuick Setting Rotate the Value dial to change the settings value Pedal Bend Using the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring ModulatorPress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p Press FX-1 Turn on the FX-1 effect Adding Effects p Naming TonesRing Modulator Press NAME/NS/MASTER until Name appears in the display Changing the Order of the Effects Effect Chain Appears in the display Write Saving the Tones You Have CreatedCopying Patches Exchanging Patches Saving the Tones You Have Created Effects Explained Compressor/Limiter DST Distortion OD/DIST Overdrive/DistortionOD Overdrive FUZ Fuzz REV/DLY Reverb/Delay/ SOS Sound On Sound DLY Delay REV Reverb SOS Sound On Sound Reverb & DelayPreamp Speaker Freq Frequency WH Pedal WahEffects Explained Direct Level FX Select Effect Select TW Touch Wah AW Auto Wah ENH Enhancer FX-1OCT Octave Effects Explained Rate Effects Explained Sens SG Slow GearDEF Defretter Mix Level PH Phaser FX-2 FL Flanger HRM Harmonist Pitch Shifter PB Pedal Bend 2CE 2x2 Chorus ASL Auto Slap Length SDD Short DelaySound Trigger VIB VibratoHMN Humanizer Vowel SYN Bass Synth PWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation Depth Octave ShiftPWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation Rate Noise Level Manual Settings p FV Foot VolumeQuick Settings p NS Noise Suppressor Settings for Using Expression Pedal Setting the Range of the Volume Change Pedal Settings for the Expression Pedal Switch Making Settings Instantly Quick SettingsSetting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Pedal Settings for the CTL Pedal Target Editing Quick SettingsSource Mode Target Variation Range Making the Assign On/Off Setting Press Pedal Assign When using the expression pedal Making the Parameter SettingsWhen using the foot switch Target Source Mode Source Example Act. Range Lo 40, Act. Range Hi Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active RangeFor Foot Volume For Pitch Shifter Using the Customize Function Making Custom Overdrive/Distortion Settings Making Custom Pedal Wah Settings Using the Customize Function Procedure Using Sound On SoundNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase Switching Bypass On and Off Convenient Features of the GT-6BUsing the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect Switching the XLR Output Connector Signals About the Display During Tuning Quick Patch Volume Adjustment Effect Level KnobTuning the Bass Convenient Features of the GT-6B Changing the Tuner Settings How to TuneStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz NS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold -20 dB-+20 dB Using the Digital OutAdjusting the Output Level from Digital OUT Revrb Level Reverb Level 0%-200% Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter Press Utility a number of times until Meter is displayed Switching Only the Number Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastLimiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent Other Functions Press a number pedal to select the patch you want to use Other Functions Switching the Bank and NumberPress the Bank or Bank pedal to select the desired bank Immediate Other Functions Setting Expression Pedal HoldSelecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function Dial Function Patch No.& Value Setting the Knob Functions Knob Mode Operating From the GT-6B Using MidiWhat Can You Do with MIDI? Controlling the GT-6B Remotely From an External Midi Device Making the Settings for Midi Functions Using Midi Midi EXP OUT Midi Expression Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Midi Expression Pedal Switch Out Off, 1-31Midi PC OUT Midi Program Change Out Off, On Midi CTL OUT Midi Control Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Making the Connections Transmitting and Receiving Midi DataTransmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk Dump Transmitting Receiving When Receiving Data Saved on a Midi SequencerReceiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk Load Press Exit to quit Bulk Load Setting the Program Change Map Initial Program Change Map Settings Using Midi How Midi messages are transmitted and received AppendicesAbout Midi Main types of Midi message used by the GT-6B Factory Settings About the Midi implementation Appendices Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAdjusting the Expression Pedal System Volume level does not change with Foot Volume TroubleshootingNo sound / Volume is weak Can’t Change Patches Appendices Midi messages are not transmitted Error MessagesReceived Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications GT-6B Bass Effects Processor Index Numerics Index LPF THR Memo Memo Avis G601744601