Chapter 9 Other Functions

Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)

Depending on where the GT-6B is placed the display may

become hard to read. If this occurs, adjust the display

contrast.

1.Press [UTILITY] a number of times until “LCD Contrast” is displayed.

*You can also select this by pressing [UTILITY], and then

pressing PARAMETER [ ] [ ].

*Turning on the power while holding down [UTILITY] enables

you to display this screen directly.

fig.09-01

2.Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to adjust the contrast. Values: 1–16

3.Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Limiting the Banks That Can Be Switched (Bank Extent)

By setting an upper limit to the banks, thus limiting the range of banks that can be switched, you can set the GT-6 so that only the patches you need can be selected.

1.Press [UTILITY], then press PARAMETER [ ]

[ ] so that “Bank Extent” is displayed.

fig.09-50

2.Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to set the upper limit for the banks.

Valid Settings: U1–P0

3.Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches (Patch Select Mode)

This setting determines how patches are switched with the

pedals.

1.Press [UTILITY], then press PARAMETER [ ]

[ ] so that “Patch Select” is displayed.

fig.09-03

2.Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to set the method to be used for switching patches.

UP/DOWN:

Patches are switched only with the PATCH and

PATCH pedals.

*This is the setting made at the factory.

*For more on how the unit operates while switching patches when set to “UP/DOWN,” refer to “Selecting Patches” (p. 14).

BANK/NUMBER:

Patches are switched by directly specifying the bank and number.

3.Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

Selecting Patches by Directly Specifying the Bank and Number

This is good way to change tones by switching patches one

after another.

Switching Only the Number

fig.09-04

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1.Press the number pedal matching the number of the patch you want to use.

That pedal’s indicator lights up, and the GT-6B switches to that patch.

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