Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto GT-10B del fabbricante Boss Audio Systems
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3 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as lis.
4 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
5 IMPORTANT NOTES 561 • Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/500H with a connection cable (stereo 1/4” phone – stereo 1/4” phone); sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
6 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 4 Main Features ........................................................................................ 10 Names of Things and What They Do ...
7 Initializing Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE)........................................................................................... 44 Storing Settings by Effect (User Quick Settings) ..................................................................
8 Setting the Correspondences Between Program Change Messages and Patches (Program Change Map) ...... 88 Enabling/Disabling the Program Change Map Settings (MIDI Map Select) ....................... 88 Setting the Program Change Map ...................
9 DELAY ..................................................................................................................................................... 119 DELAY Common Parameters .................................................................
10 Main Features Multi-Effects Processor Designed for Bass, Packed with the Latest Technologies The GT-10B’s original high-performance processors put BOSS’s wealth of bass expertise in a single package. BOSS COSM effects have been precision-tuned to fully express all of the subtle fingering nuances that are characteristic of the bass.
11 Names of Things and What They Do 1. Display Various information about the GT-10B is shown here. The display screen on the left side shows the bank number. 2. OUTPUT LEVEL Knob This adjusts the volume level at the OUTPUT jack and the PHONES jack. 3.
12 Names of Things and What They Do 12. CATEGORY/ENTER Button Use this button for the following operations: • When executing an operation • When selecting patches arranged by category (p. 32) • When doing tap input for MASTER BPM (p. 122) or Delay Time (p.
13 Names of Things and What They Do 1. SUB OUTPUT Jacks L, R These balanced output jacks use XLR type connectors. 2. GND LIFT Switch You can disconnect the SUB OUTPUT jacks’ No. 1 pin from the GT-10B’s ground. Switch this to LIFT if a ground loop or similar problem is causing output of hum or noise.
14 BPM Quick Guide The Quick Guide describes required settings and basic operations. For detailed descriptions of operations, refer to the explanations in chapter 1 and after. Getting Ready Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified.
15 Quick Guide Quick Guide BPM PHRASE LOOP ON / OFF Examples of Connections Using the SEND/RETURN Jacks Example 1: Using an External Effects Unit This enables use as one of the GT-10B’s effects. Example 2: Using Send and Return on the bass Amp This allows you to switch between use of the GT-10B and the bass amp’s preamp.
16 Quick Guide BPM PHRASE LOOP ON / OFF Playing Sounds Once you’ve finished getting ready to play, try playing sounds as you operate the GT-10B. Choose the patch you want to use by depressing the corresponding number pedal. The indicator for the number pedal you pressed lights up and the patch is switched.
17 Quick Guide Quick Guide BPM PHRASE LOOP ON / OFF The EXP Pedal and the CTL 1 and 2 pedals can be set to use in switching effects on or off for individual patches, use as a volume pedal, and other such operations. Executing these operations during a performance lets you modify the sound more effectively.
18 Quick Guide BPM Buttons and Knobs Y ou Use This displays the System Men u. · These set the parameter value. · Changes the page . Sets the parameter value. This confirms the selected item. · Chooses an item. This quits making settings. BPM These set the parameter value.
19 Quick Guide Quick Guide 1. Switch on the effect you want to adjust. 2. Adjust the parameters for the effect. For more information about each parameter, refer to “Chapter 8 Parameters Guide” (p. 100). 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you obtain the sound you want.
20 Quick Guide Basic T ones V ariations Creating Sounds with Ease (EZ TONE) Using the EZ Tone feature (p. 33) lets you quickly find settings close to the musical genre and feel of the song you want to create, and enables you to create the sound easily.
21 Quick Guide Quick Guide T one: Edge T one: Smooth Distortion/Compression: Hard Distortion/Compression: Soft Horizontal V er tical Cursor mo vement Cursor mo vement If you switch patches, you’ll lose all the settings you’ve made. To save the sound you’ve created, carry out the Write procedure (p.
22 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Making the Connections INPUT OUTPUT OUT IN Mixer Bass Amp Stereo Headphone External Eff ector Bass Computer MIDI Sequencer AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) Digital Recorder etc. Expression P edal (Roland E V -5, etc.) or Foots witch (BOSS FS-6, etc.
23 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. • Raise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all connected devices.
24 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Before turning on the power, confirm the following. • Are all external devices properly connected? • Is the volume on the GT-10B, your amp, and all other connected devices turned down to the minimum level? Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified.
25 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 The GT-10B has a variety of Play screen variations. You can switch the information shown in the Play screen by pressing . • You can use the PARAMETER knobs 1 through 4 to work with the values of the parameters displayed at the bottom of the Play screen.
26 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Select the type of device connected to the OUTPUT jack. • To derive the maximum performance from the GT-10B, be sure to make the correct setting for OUTPUT SELECT, the one that’s most suitable for your setup. • The OUTPUT SELECT function affects sounds from the OUTPUT jacks.
27 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 Before turning off the power, confirm the following. • Is the volume on the GT-10B, your amp, and all other connected devices turned down to the minimum level? • Have you saved any patches containing settings that have been changed? (p.
28 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds How to Tune 1. Play a single open note on the string being tuned. The Note Name closest to the pitch of the string that was played appears in the display. Only play a single note on the one string being tuned. 2. Tune the string until the string name appears in the display.
29 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 Changing the Tuner Settings (Tuner Out) 1. Turn on the Tuner. 2. Move the cursor to OUTPUT. 3. Select the output while Tuner is on. • When OUTPUT is set to “Bypass,” and Tuner is set to ON, you can adjust the volume of the direct sound by operating the EXP Pedal.
30 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds A combination (or set) of effects together with a group of parameter settings is called a “patch.” The GT-10B can store 400 different patches in memory, organized by bank and number as shown below. fig.02-010 User Banks (U01–U50) Newly created effects settings are saved in the User banks.
31 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 Patches are switched by selecting a “bank” (U01–U50, P01–P50) and “number” (1-4). The bank and number appear in the GT- 10B’s display as shown in the following figure.
32 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds The GT-10B includes a function that allows you to categorize patches into a number of different groups. This is called the CATEGORY function (p. 40). Specifying the category for each patch makes searching for patches more convenient.
33 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) If you already have a clear idea about the kind of sound you want to create, you can save yourself a lot of trouble by starting out with a patch that is relatively similar to what you have in mind, then tweak its settings until you arrive at what you want.
34 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) The GT-10B’s internal effects are switched on and off with button controls. When an effect is switched on, the button’s indicator lights up; the indicator goes out when the effect is off. [MASTER/PEDAL FX] does not light up.
35 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Chapter 2 Each effect includes prepared sample settings called “Quick Settings.” You can easily create new effect sounds just by selecting and combining these Quick Settings. You can switch the setting screen for effects between a knob-format view and a list-format view.
36 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Each effect comprises several different kinds of parameters. You can more precisely create the sounds you want by editing each of these parameters individually. Adjusting the Parameters 1. The setting screen for the effects appears.
37 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Chapter 2 Here’s how you can change the order in which the effects are connected. Changing the Connection Order of Effects (Effect Chain) 1. The MST/PDL FX screen appears. 2. Select FX CHAIN. 3. The FX CHAIN screen appears.
38 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) 4. Select an effect you want to move. Pressing the effect button for the effect you want to move lets you choose the effect. • Pressing [CATEGORY/ENTER] or the EFFECTS SELECT button for the currently selected effect switches the effect on or off.
39 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Chapter 2 GT-10B’s effector has two routes (EFFECT CHANNEL). You can use it by switching or mixing each route for application as needed. Using Two Different Type Effects (Channel Select) 1. The MST/PDL FX screen appears.
40 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) You can assign categories to patches and group them accordingly. Grouping Patches by Category (CATEGORY) 1. Select the patch you want to include in a category. 2. The MST/PDL FX screen appears. 3. Select NAME.
41 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Chapter 2 The CATEGORY function also features ten user categories (USER1–10) you can name however you like. Naming User Categories (CATEGORY NAME) 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select CATEGORY NAME. 3.
42 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Each patch can be given a name (PATCH NAME) consisting of up to sixteen characters. You’ll probably want to take advantage of this feature by assigning names that suggest the sound you’ll obtain, or the song in which it’ll be used.
43 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Saving a Tone If you want to save the changes in the settings, carry out the Write procedure. The patch previously stored at the write destination will be lost once the write is executed. You can copy a Preset or User patch to another User patch.
44 Chapter 3 Saving a Tone On the GT-10B, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two User patches. The following explains how this is done. You can return (initialize) a User patch to its original factory settings. This is convenient when you want to create a new patch from scratch.
45 Chapter 3 Saving a Tone Chapter 3 In addition to storing settings in the form of patches, you can also store settings for individual effects. Since you can use such stored settings in other patches, just like with the Preset Quick Settings (p.
46 Chapter 3 Saving a Tone You can swap the settings for the two effect channels. Swapping Effect Settings Between Channels 1. The PATCH COPY screen appears. When edits have been made to the currently selected patch, the PATCH WRITE screen is displayed.
47 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds You can change the functions of the PARAMETER knobs. Setting the Functions of the Knobs of the Play Screen 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select CONTROL. 3. The CONTROLLER screen appears. 4. Select the SYS KNOB SETTING screen (page 1).
48 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds This applies the functions of the CTL pedal, EXP Pedal and EXP PEDAL SW globally to the GT-10B. Using Pedals to Control the Parameters Using the CTL/EXP Pedal With the Same Functions Assigned at All Times (Pedal Function) 1.
49 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Chapter 4 This procedure sets the functions for the GT-10B’s controllers (CTL/EXP Pedal, EXP PEDAL SW) for individual patches. * Set the Prefernc parameter of the CTL/EXP Pedal and EXP PEDAL SW (p. 137) settings to “Patch.
50 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds EXP Pedal Function Quick Settings Selecting these prepared sample settings (Quick Settings) lets you choose optimal values for the related parameters instantly. This allows you to complete the settings simply and easily without the need to set each parameter individually.
51 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Chapter 4 You can set the CTL/EXP Pedal, EXP PEDAL SW, and external controllers (footswitch and expression pedal) connected to the rear panel’s EXP PEDAL 2/CTL 3,4 jacks for each individual patch.
52 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Manual Settings Here, you can individually determine which controller is to control which parameter. 1. The MST/PDL FX screen appears. 2. Select ASSIGN. 3. The ASSIGN screen appears. Only the TARGET and the SOURCE are shown in Icon View.
53 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Chapter 4 Parameters That Can Be Set in List View The following describes the parameters that can be set when you switch to List View in the ASSIGN screen. Pressing [DISPLAY MODE] toggles the display between Knob View and List View.
54 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds About the Range of a Target’s Change The value of the parameter selected as the target changes within the range defined by “Min” and “Max,” as set on the GT-10B.
55 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Chapter 4 The GT-10B features a function called Internal Pedal system. This function assigns specified parameters to a virtual expression pedal (the internal pedal), providing an effect that automatically changes volume and tone in real time just the way an express ion pedal functions.
56 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds The GT-10B features a Manual mode, in which the pedals are used for switching specified effects on and off. In Manual mode, you can switch effects on and off without changing the patch number. Turning the Effects On and Off with the BANK/Number Pedals (Manual Mode) Switching to Manual Mode 1.
57 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Chapter 4 Assignable Effect Switches Assigning an Effect On/Off Switch to a Pedal 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. You can also enter the MANUAL SETTING screen from the Play screen (p. 56). 2. Select MANUAL SETTING. 3. The MANUAL SETTING screen appears.
58 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds The GT-10B includes a function that allows you to turn the tuner on and off, switch effect channels, and perform other tasks by pressing the pedal with the same number as the currently selected patch. You can switch the following functions in any condition other than the Manual Mode (p.
59 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Chapter 4 In this mode, you can record up to 38 seconds of material (recorded in mono) and repeatedly play material as a “phrase loop.” A s the loop plays, you can overdub new material if desired. You can record a phrase loop with effects, or you can add effects after a loop has been recorded.
60 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Deleting a Phrase (CLEAR) The procedure for deleting a phrase differs according to the setting of the Clear Pdl parameter. For information on the Clear Pdl parameter, refer to “Clear Pdl (Clear Pedal Function)” (p. 61).
61 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Chapter 4 Parameter/ Range Explanation Mode Performance This records the sound after it passes through the effects. This lets you achieve a rich variety of performances by combining different tones. Patch Edit This records the sound before it passes through the effects, and applies the effects during loop play.
62 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds When the PHRASE LOOP function and the Pdl Mode parameter are both set to “on,” phrase loop operation is switched as shown below.
63 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings The GT-10B includes a feature for adjusting the tone to suit whatever Bass you have connected, allowing you to make settings for three bass types (Bass 1–3). This is effective when you are connecting a different bass from the one used when the patch was created.
64 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings The GT-10B includes a feature that allows you to change the overall tone of all patches. This is called the “Global function.” With the Global function, you can change your settings to match those of your equipment and the operating environment, while leaving the settings in the patches untouched.
65 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 This controls the overall threshold value for the noise suppressor settings in the individual patches. This is an effective tool when basses are changed during performances and for making adjustments in response to noise levels at the performance venue.
66 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings This controls the overall reverb level settings in the individual patches. This is effective for adjusting to the acoustics of the performance venue. This setting does not affect the individual patch settings. This has no effect on patches in which the reverb is turned off.
67 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 This sets the output reference level to match the equipment connected to the OUTPUT jack. Setting the Output Reference Level to Match the Connected Equipment (Main Out Level) 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears.
68 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings You can adjust the level of the audio signals output from the DIGITAL OUT jack. Digital signals are output from the DIGITAL OUT jack on the rear panel. You can connect this directly to the digital in connector of a digital recorder or other device and record with no degradation in sound quality.
69 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 You can select the signals to be output from the SUB OUTPUT (XLR) jacks. Switching the SUB OUTPUT Jacks Signals 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select INPUT/OUTPUT. 3. The INPUT/OUTPUT screen appears.
70 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings You can adjust the level of the audio signals output from the SUB OUTPUT (XLR) jacks. The SUB OUTPUT level cannot be adjusted with the OUTPUT LEVEL knob. Adjusting the SUB OUTPUT Jacks Level 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears.
71 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 Depending on where the GT-10B is placed, the display (on the right) may become difficult to read. If this occurs, adjust the display contrast. Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast) 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears.
72 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings The GT-10B features a mode that is enabled when spatial effects (such as reverb and delay) are used, whereby the effects sound of one patch continues playing even after you switch to the next patch.
73 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 With the GT-10B, you can have a preamp be set globally for use in all patches, allowing you to make settings for three preamp types. This provides an effect that always gives you the sound of the same bass amp regardless of the patches you set.
74 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings You can save the current preamp setting as a preamp setting for the system (System1 through System3). Saving the Current Preamp Setting As the System’s Preamp Setting 1. The PATCH COPY screen appears. When edits have been made to the currently selected patch, the PATCH WRITE screen is displayed.
75 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 By setting an limit to the range of banks that can be switched, you can set the GT-10B so that only the patches you need can be selected. Limiting the Banks That Can Be Switched (Bank Extent) 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears.
76 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings This sets the timing with which the GT-10B switches to the next patch when switching banks with the pedals. Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches (Bank Change Mode) 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select PLAY OPTION.
77 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 This setting determines whether or not the EXP Pedal operational status is carried over to the next patch when patches are switched. EXP Pedal Hold does not function if the Assign Source mode is set to Toggle (whereby the value is toggled between Min and Max each time the pedal is pressed).
78 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings You can have all unlit pedal indicators flash faintly instead. This makes it easier to locate pedal positions on stage and in other darkened environments. Switching How the Pedal Indicators Light (Pedal Indicate) 1.
79 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 This setting determines whether or not rotating the dial switches the patches. Setting the Dial Function (Dial Function) 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select PLAY OPTION. 3. The PLAY OPTION screen appears.
80 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Restoring the GT-10B to the settings made at the factory is referred to as a “Factory Reset.” Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in effect when the GT-10B was shipped from the factory, you can also specify the range of settings to be reset.
81 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Chapter 5 Although the GT-10B’s EXP Pedal has been set for optimum operation at the factory, extended use and the operating environment can result in the pedal going out of adjustment.
82 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings 8. Firmly depress the toe of the EXP Pedal. 9. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to adjust the Thres parameter so that the EXP PEDAL SW indicator lights up and goes out with appropriate depres- sion force. 10. The sensitivity of the PEDAL SW is calibrated.
83 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected You can perform the following operations using MIDI with the GT-10B. The use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channels of the connected devices match. If the MIDI channel settings are not correct, the GT-10B will be unable to exchange data with other MIDI devices.
84 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Here is a description of the GT-10B’s MIDI functions. Set them as needed, depending on the intended use. This sets the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages. Making the Settings for MIDI Functions 1.
85 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Chapter 6 This makes the settings for the channels used for MIDI information. This sets the MIDI channel used for transmitting MIDI messages. This sets the MIDI Device ID used for transmitting and receiving Exclusive messages.
86 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are output when patches are switched on the GT-10B. This sets the controller number when EXP Pedal operation data is output as Control Change messages.
87 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Chapter 6 This sets the controller number when CTL 1 and CTL 2 pedal switch operation data is output as Control Change messages. This sets the controller number when operation data from the footswitch connected to the CTL 3,4 jack is output as Control Change messages.
88 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected When switching patches using Program Change messages transmitted by an external MIDI device, you can freely set the correspondence between Program Change messages received by the GT-10B and the patches to be switched to in the “Program Change Map.
89 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Chapter 6 A bank select message consists of a set of two control change messages, the controllers numbered 0 (CC#0) and 32 (CC#32). Normally, you select a sound by using the bank select message followed by a program change message.
90 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected When the MIDI Map Select parameter set to Fix, to change patch numbers on the GT-10B using bank select messages sent from an external MIDI device, check how the external bank select and program change messages correspond with the patch numbers on the GT-10B.
91 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Chapter 6 With the GT-10B, you can use Exclusive messages to set another GT-10B to the same settings or to save effect sound settings to MIDI sequencers and other such devices. This transmission of data is referred to as bulk dump.
92 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected The following types of data can be transmitted. You can transmit data by specifying the range from the start to the end of transmission. Transmitting 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears.
93 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Chapter 6 You can restore settings by importing data that has been saved on a MIDI sequencer or the like by a bulk dump.
94 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB With the GT-10B, you can use USB to transmit both digital audio signals between the GT-10B and your computer. Just by connecting the GT-10B to your PC/Mac with a USB cable, audio signal can be transferred bidirectionally via USB.
95 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB Chapter 7 Switches two operational modes, one which uses the special driver contained on the downloaded file, and one in which the OS’s (Windows/Mac OS) standard driver is used. Switching the Driver Mode 1.
96 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB The following section describes the GT-10B’s USB-related functions. Make these settings in accordance with how you plan to use the GT-10B.
97 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB Chapter 7 Switches the output of the GT-10B sound to the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks. Setting the Direct Monitor 1. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select USB. 3. The USB screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to Dir.
98 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB This setting determines whether or not the command (the Direct Monitor command) controlling the Direct Monitor setting (p. 97) is enabled. In the computer application, set the audio input port to the GT-10B.
99 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB Chapter 7 In the computer application, set the audio output port to the GT-10B. You can use the GT-10B to apply effects to the audio data played by the computer, then record the data again with the computer.
100 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide In this chapter you will find detailed descriptions for each of the GT-10B’s effects and the parameters used to control them. • The format used for parameter names is based on how the names are displayed when the screen is in list view.
101 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 *1 Setting available with Type set to BOSS Comp or D-Comp. *2 Setting available with Type set to BOSS Limitr, Rack 160D, or Vtg Rack U. *3 Setting available with Type set to Multi Band. *4 Setting available with Type set to Natural.
102 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide COSM technology simulates different preamp characteristics, speaker sizes, and cabinet shapes. You can make separate settings for Channel A and Channel B. Type=SUPER FLAT, AC BASS Type=FLIP TOP Type=B MAN PREAMP Parameter/ Range Explanation PREAMP ON/OFF Off, On Turns the COSM AMP effect on/off.
103 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 Type=CONCERT 810 Type=BASS 360 Type=T.E. Type=SESSION Type=GTR Clean, GTR Crunch Type=GTR Drive, GTR Metal Parameter/ Range Explanation Mid Freq (Middle Frequency) 220Hz, 800Hz, 3.0kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the Mid Freq.
104 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Type=SUPER FLAT, FLIP TOP, B MAN, CONCERT 810, BASS 360, T.E., SESSION, AC BASS Type=GTR Clean, GTR Crunch, GTR Drive, GTR Metal Speaker Settings Parameter/ Range Explanation SP Type (Speaker Type) Select the speaker type.
105 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 This adjusts the tone as a equalizer. A parametric type is adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. With FX-1 and FX-2, you can select the effect to be used from the following. You can select the same effect for FX-1 and FX-2.
106 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the bass level. This changes the filtering over a periodic cycle, providing an automatic wah effect. T.WAH (Touch Wah) Parameter/ Range Explanation Mode Selects the wah mode.
107 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 You can control the wah effect in real time by adjusting the EXP Pedal or the expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL 2 jack. This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume level of the input signal.
108 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion. This adjusts the tone as a equalizer. You can adjust the sound quality in ten bands. Adjusts the tonal quality. You can adjust the sound quality in four bands.
109 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 This is an effect that clarifies the contour of the input sound by emphasizing the attack of the sound following changes in the input level.
110 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). This simulates a fretless bass. This is a synth sound that processes the bass input signal. • Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.
111 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound. Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves.
112 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an analysis of the bass input, allowing you to create harmonics based on diatonic scales. • Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.
113 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale) When HARM is set to any value from -2oct to +2oct, and the harmony does not sound the way you intend, use a User scale. You can set the corresponding pitches to be output for each input pitch.
114 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. PHASER Parameter/ Range Explanation Type Selects the number of stages that the phaser effect will use.
115 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. This models a Uni-Vibe. Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a unique undulation that you can’t get with a regular phaser.
116 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a rhythm backing phrase is being played. This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. SLICER Parameter/ Range Explanation Pattern P1–P20 Select the slice pattern that will be used to cut the sound.
117 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the bass sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound can be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. This can create human vowel-like sounds. *1 Setting available with Mode set to Picking or Auto.
118 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Frequency band division is employed to produce two different choruses, one for low frequencies and one for higher frequencies, for both the left and right channels (for a total of four). This allows you to achieve a more natural chorus sound.
119 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. DELAY Parameter/ Range Explanation DELAY ON/OFF Off, On Turns the DELAY Effect on/off. Pressing [DELAY] switches On and Off.
120 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Pan Parameter/ Range Explanation Tap Time 0–100% Adjusts the delay time of the left channel delay. This setting adjusts the L channel delay time relative to the R channel delay time (considered as 100%).
121 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. This effect adds reverberation to the sound. *1 Setting available with Type set to Spring. CHORUS Parameter/ Range Explanation CHORUS ON/OFF Off, On Turns the CHORUS effect on/off.
122 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide These settings are applied to the overall sound. SW&PDL FUNCTION “Setting CTL/EXP Functions Individually in Each Patch (PEDAL FX)” (p. 49) MASTER MASTER Parameter/ Range Explanation Patch Level 0–200 Adjusts the volume of the patch.
123 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 *1 This setting value is enabled in CTL1 Func and CTL2 Func. WAH You can control the wah effect in real time by adjusting the EXP Pedal or expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL 2 jack. “Setting CTL/EXP Functions Individually in Each Patch (PEDAL FX)” (p.
124 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Pedal Bend/PB This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. Parameter/ Range Explanation Custom Setting available when Type is set to Custom.
125 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 FootVolume/FV This is a volume control effect. Normally, this is controlled with the EXP Pedal or the expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL 2 jack. “Setting CTL/EXP Functions Individually in Each Patch (PEDAL FX)” (p.
126 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide You can freely assign functions to the GT-10B’s controllers. ASSIGN 1–8 Parameter/ Range Explanation ASSIGN 1–8 ON/OFF Off, On Turns the ASSIGN1–8 on/off. Pressing [MASTER/PEDAL FX] switches On and Off. Target This selects the parameter to be changed.
127 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 *1 The Int Trig, Int Time, and IntCurve parameters are enabled when the SOURCE parameter is set to INTERNAL PDL. *2 The WaveRate and Waveform parameters are enabled when the Source parameter is set to WAVE PEDAL.
128 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide FX1, FX2: (Effects) Displayed Parameter (Real Name) On/Off Select TW (T.WAH) Mode Polarity Sens (Sensitivity) Frequency Peak Effect Level Direct Level AW (AUTO WAH) Mode.
129 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 PS (PITCH SHIFTER) Voice PS1/2 Mode PS1/2 Pitch PS1/2 Fine PS1/2Pre Dly (PS1/2 Pre Delay) PS1 Feedback PS1/2 Level Direct Level HR (HARMONIST) Voice HR1/2 Harm.
130 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide DELAY CHORUS REVERB MASTER BPM/KEY AMP CTL (AMP Control) CH.SELECT (Channel Select) PEDAL Displayed Parameter (Real Name) On/Off Type Delay Time Tap Time Feedback High C.
131 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 SEND/RTN (Send/Return) NS1, NS2 (Noise Suppressor) (Others) *1 This parameter is disabled when the SOURCE parameter is set to Internal Pedal or Wave Pedal. *2 The Src Mode parameter normally functions using the Toggle setting (the Src Mode parameter setting is disregarded).
132 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide By connecting your bass amp’s channel switching jack to the GT-10B’s AMP CONTROL jack, you can then use Amp Control to switch the amp channel. This combining of the GT-10B and the amp channels allows you to get an even wider variety of distortion sounds.
133 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 *1 This setting value is enabled when the Ch.Mode parameter is set to Freq Divide. *2 This setting value is enabled when the Ch.Mode parameter is set to Dynamic Sw, Dynamic A, or Dynamic B. CH.SELECT (Channel Select) Ch.
134 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide This feature allows you to make tone settings based on the equipment you are using and the tonal image you want to create.
135 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 TOTAL NS Threshold (Noise Suppressor Threshold) -20–+20dB This controls the global threshold level for the noise suppressor settings in each patch. This feature is effec- tive when you connect a different bass or for adjusting for changes in noise levels in the performance venue.
136 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide MANUAL MODE SETTING Parameter/ Range Explanation Number Pedal 1–4, BANK ▼ Pedal, BANK ▲ Pedal The Number pedal and the BANK pedal are used for switching specified effects on and off. Off The function is not assign to the pedals.
137 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 Pdl Indicate (Pedal Indicate) You can have all unlit pedal indicators flash faintly instead. Off The Pedal Indicate function is not use.
138 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Display of Parameters You Can Set with SYS KNOB SETTING The parameter names displayed in the Play screen (p. 25) are abbreviated.
139 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 DELAY:D1:Time DELAY D1TIM D1 TIM DELAY:D1:Fbk DELAY D1FBK D1 FBK DELAY:D1:HCut DELAY D1HC D1 HC DELAY:D1:Lev DELAY D1LEV D1 LEV DELAY:D2:Time DELAY D2TIM D2 TI.
140 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide EXP1/EXP Sw/CTL1/CTL2/EXP2/CTL3/CTL4 Out (Transmit Control Change) This sets the controller number when the controller operation data is output as Control Change messages. Off, CC#1– CC#31, CC#64 – CC#95 Selects the controller.
141 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Chapter 8 This selects the type of device connected to the OUTPUT jacks. • To derive the maximum performance from the GT-10B, be sure to make the correct setting for OUTPUT SELECT, the one that’s most suitable for your setup.
142 Appendices Signal Flow INPUT Bass 1–3 USB In (Patch Edit) SEND RETURN INPUT SELECT DIGITAL OUT PHONES OUTPUT SUB OUTPUT L SUB OUTPUT R OUTPUT LEVEL ReturnLev Send Lev MULTI EFFECTS (You can change the order in which the effects are connected.
Appendices 143 Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Exclusive System Common System Real T.
144 Appendices GT-10B: Bass Effects Processor AD Conversion 24-bit + AF method DA Conversion 24-bit Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories 400: 200(user) + 200(preset) Nominal Input Level INPUT:.
145 Appendices Appendices If there has been a mistake in an operation or if the operation is not executed properly, an error message will appear in the display.
146 Appendices Oscillating sound occurs ❏ Is the value for any gain- or volume-related effects parameter set too high? → Lower these values. ❏ Is the INPUT SELECT (p. 63) set to “USB In?” → When set to “USB In,” audio signals may, depending on the software settings, end up looping.
147 Index Numerics 2X2 CHORUS ....................................................... 105, 118 A AC Adaptor .................................................................... 23 Amp ...................................................................
148 K KEY ................................................................................ 122 Knob View ...................................................................... 35 L LCD Contrast .........................................................
149 TONE MODIFY ................................................... 105, 109 Total Noise Suppressor ................................................ 65 Total REVERB ................................................................ 66 Touch Wah ........
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*G6027127-01* Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS GT-10B. 202 Copyright © 2008 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p.
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