Transmitting and Receiving Midi Data | Boss Audio Systems GT-6B

Chapter 10 Using MIDI

Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data

On the GT-6B, you can use Exclusive messages to provide another GT-6B with identical settings, and save effect settings on a sequencer or other device. This transmission of data is called “Bulk Dump,” while receiving such data is referred to as “Bulk Load.”

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)

The following types of data can be transmitted. You can

transmit data by specifying the range from the start to the

end of transmission.

Displayed	Data Transmitted


System	Includes settings for utility parameters,
	Harmonist scales, Auto Slap phrases and
	overdrive/distortion, and wah custom
	edit parameters.

U1-1–U0-4,	Settings for patch Numbers U1-1 through
u1-1–u0-4	U0-4 and u1-1 through u0-4

Temp	Settings for what is currently being played

Making the Connections

When Saving to a MIDI Sequencer

Connect as shown in the figure below, and put the sequencer

in the mode where it is standing by, ready to receive

Exclusive messages.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

*For instructions on operating the sequencer, refer to the owner’s manual for the sequencer you are using.

When Transmitting Data to Another GT-6B

Connect as shown in the figure below, and match the Device

ID for the transmitting and receiving devices.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

Transmitting

2

1,2

4 3 1

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

[ ] so that “Bulk Dump” is displayed.

2.Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor, and rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to select the start

and end of the data to be transmitted.

3.When the data to be sent has been determined, press [WRITE].

The data is transmitted.

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Boss Audio Systems GT-6B Transmitting and Receiving Midi Data, Transmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk Dump

Contents

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