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  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 1

    *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. 2 ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 2

    For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : GT-10B Bass Effects Processor Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU Coun ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 3

    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 listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occur ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 4

    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. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power suppl ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 5

    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. 562 • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cab ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 6

    6 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 4 Main Features ........................................................................................ 10 Names of Things and What They Do ................................................... 11 Front Panel.................................... ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 7

    7 Initializing Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE)........................................................................................... 44 Storing Settings by Effect (User Quick Settings) .................................................................................. 45 Swapping Effect Settings Between Channels ..................................... ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 8

    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 .............................................................................................. 88 Changing Patches Usi ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 9

    9 DELAY ..................................................................................................................................................... 119 DELAY Common Parameters ................................................................................................... 119 Pan ........................................................ ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 10

    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. It can tr ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 11

    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. OUTPUT SELECT Button This adjusts the characteristics of the output from the GT- 10B to match the ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 12

    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. 119) 13. TUNER/BYPASS Button Press to use the tuner features (p. 27). 14. WRITE Button ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 13

    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. Normally, this is set to GND. 3. INPUT Jack T ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 14

    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. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causi ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 15

    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. * When you’re making ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 16

    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. About the Bank and Number Display The di ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 17

    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. You can assign the parameters you want to ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 18

    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. These choose the effect. Buttons and Knobs Y ou Use Access the System Menu ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 19

    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. If you switch patches, all settings that have been made will be lost. To save the ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 20

    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. Let’s try creating sounds using EZ Tone. Use the basic tones and variations to choose the music ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 21

    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. 43). You can take parameters you’ve adjust ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 22

    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.) Connecting Directly to a Recording Mixer or PA Mixer (XLR Balanced Output) The GT ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 23

    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. • When connection cables with resistors are used, the v ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 24

    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. By tu ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 25

    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. Also, for each parameter, you can change the correspo ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 26

    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. The output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 27

    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. 43) When the Tuner is turned on, sounds input to the GT-10B are outp ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 28

    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. 3. Keep checking the Tuning Guide, tuning un ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 29

    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. • OUTPUT is set to “Bypass” when ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 30

    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. Patches in these banks ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 31

    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. fig.02-040d fig.02-050 • When selecting a patch, even if a new bank is selected, the patch is not switched until you also cho ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 32

    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. On the GT-10B, the master equalizer parameters are assigned to the PARAMETER knobs of ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 33

    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. EZ TONE CREATE lets you create sounds eas ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 34

    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. Setting the Effects Turning an Effect On and Off 1. The setting screen for the ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 35

    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. Setting the Effects Simply (Quic ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 36

    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. • With [FX-1] and [FX-2], the settings for the currently selected effect ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 37

    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. The icon displayed on the FX CHAIN screen indicates the status as described below. ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 38

    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. • There are two effect routes—channel A (upper) and cha ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 39

    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. 2. Select CH. SELECT. 3. The CH. SELECT screen appears. • Pressing [DISPLAY MODE] t ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 40

    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. 4. The PATCH NAME screen appears. 5. Select a category. • If you want to name the patch or edit ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 41

    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. The CATEGORY NAME screen appears. 4. Select the name of the category you want to edit. 5. Use th ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 42

    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. You can use the following convenient operations. Naming a Patch (PATCH ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 43

    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. The patch previously stored at the write destination will be lost once the write ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 44

    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. Any tone settings you’ve stored in a patch are lost onc ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 45

    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. 35), storing effects settings you like ahead of time User Quick Settings is a convenient way to create ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 46

    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. 2. The CH A/B UTILITY screen appears. 3-020d 3. This swaps the arrangement of channel A and chan ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 47

    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). 5. Select the parameter knob (Knob P1–P4) whose assignment you want ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 48

    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. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select CONTROL. 3. The CONTROLLER screen appears. 4. Select th ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 49

    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.” Setting CTL/EXP Functions Individually in Each Patch (PEDAL FX) 1. The MST/PDL FX screen app ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 50

    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. When SYSTEM or CONTROLLER Messages Are Displayed ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 51

    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. You can save up to eight separate settings per patch (using Assign numbers 1 through 8) that determine what parameters are ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 52

    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. If you want to have all parameters appear, switch to List View. For information on t ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 53

    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. * The screen that’s shown uses ASSIGN No. 1 as an example. For more information about e ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 54

    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. When using an external footswitch, or other controller that acts as an on/off switch, “Min” is selected with Off (CLOSED), and “Max” is select ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 55

    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. The Internal Pedal system features ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 56

    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. Press this button several ti ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 57

    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. 4. Select the pedal whose assignment you want to change. 5. Select ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 58

    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. 56). Switching Settings with the N ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 59

    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. Adding effects after-th ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 60

    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). You can also enable different uses by changing the parameters. When the Clear Pdl parameter is “ ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 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. This enab ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 62

    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. When the Clear Pdl parameter is “Clear Only” When the Clear Pdl parameter is “Mute/Clear” Overview of Phrase Loop Operation CLEAR OVERDUB PLA Y REC ST ANDBY CLEAR OVERDUB PLA Y REC ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 63

    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. When adjusting the input level and inpu ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 64

    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. This adjust ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 65

    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. This is an overall setting and does not alter the ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 66

    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. Controlling the Overall Reverb Level (T ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 67

    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. 2. Select INPUT/OUTPUT. 3. The INPUT/OUTPUT screen appears. 4. Select the TOTAL (page 3) scree ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 68

    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. The same digital ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 69

    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. 4. Select the SUB OUTPUT (page 4) screen. 5. Move the cursor to Mode. 6. Select the Mode you want ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 70

    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. 2. Select INPUT/OUTPUT. 3. The INPUT/OUTPUT screen appears. 4. Select the SUB OUTPUT (pa ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 71

    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. 2. Select LCD. 3. The LCD screen appears. 4. Adjust so that you can view the scr ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 72

    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. If the necessary following conditions regarding the effects chain and effect parameter settings are met, you can th ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 73

    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. When Preamp Mode is System1 through System3, the changed pr ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 74

    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. 2. Select the S ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 75

    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. 2. Select PLAY OPTION. 3. The PLAY OPTION screen appears. 4. Move the cursor ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 76

    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. 3. The PLAY OPTION screen appears. 4. Move the cursor to Bank Chg Mode. 5. Set the ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 77

    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). Having Value ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 78

    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. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select PLAY OPTION. 3. The PLAY OPTION screen appears. 4. Move ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 79

    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. 4. Move the cursor to Dial Func. 5. Select the dial function. Value Explanation Pat&Va ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 80

    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. Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 81

    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. If you encounter problems such as being unable to fully cut off the sound with the volume pedal or being unable to switch the E ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 82

    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. The message “COMPLETE!” appears, and Pedal Calibration proce- dure ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 83

    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. Outputting ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 84

    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. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 2. Select MIDI. 3. The MIDI MENU screen a ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 85

    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. This setting determines the basis used for synchronizing ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 86

    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. This sets the controller number when EXP PEDAL SW operation data is ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 87

    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. Sending CTL Pe ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 88

    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.” When setting MIDI Omni Mode (p ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 89

    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. On the GT-10B, these messages are used for changing ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 90

    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. Corresponding Table with ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 91

    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. Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 92

    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. 2. Select MIDI. 3. The MIDI MENU screen appears. 4. Select B.DUMP. 5. The BULK DUMP screen appears ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 93

    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. This data- receiving operation is called a “bulk load.” Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load) Making the Connections When Receiving Data Sav ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 94

    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. When the Driver Mode parameter (p. 95) set to the Standard ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 95

    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. Quit all sequencer software and other applications on the computer that are usi ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 96

    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. This lets you adjust the volume level of the digital audio signals output from the GT-10B and adjust the amount of digital audio from USB (computer ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 97

    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.Monitor. 5. Select the Monitor mode. For more information on signal paths se ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 98

    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. If passing audio data through the software you’re using, switch the direct mon ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 99

    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. Use this process when, for example, you want to add effects to existing audio da ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 100

    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. • The sound that is input to each effect is called the “direct sound,” a ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 101

    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. This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. It provides 12 types ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 102

    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. Pressing [PREAMP] swit ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 103

    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. Bright Turns the bright setting on/off. O ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 104

    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. Off This turns off the speaker simulator. Original This is the built-in speaker of the amp you s ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 105

    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. EQ (Equalizer) Parameter/ Range Explanation EQ ON/OFF (Equalizer ON/OFF) ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 106

    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. LPF This creates a wah effect over a wide frequency range. BPF This creates ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 107

    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. You can also use it as a limiter to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent d ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 108

    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. SUB LIMITER Parameter/ Range Explanation Type Selects the limiter type. BOSS Limitr This select ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 109

    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. This changes the tone of the connected bass. Simulation of the characteristics of particular bass components such as pickups and different bass bodies allows you to swi ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 110

    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. Be sure to mute all the other strings and play onl ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 111

    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. *1 With Voice set to 2-Mono or 2-Stereo, yo ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 112

    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. Be sure to mute all the other strings ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 113

    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. 1. Set HR1 (or HR2) to User in the HARMONIST screen. 2. Select the screen of ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 114

    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. 4 Stage This ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 115

    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. With the volume level of the left and righ ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 116

    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. Rate 0–100, BPM –BPM Adjust ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 117

    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. *2 Setting available with Mode set to Picking ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 118

    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. This is a delay with the maximum delay time of 1,000 ms. This effect is usef ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 119

    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. Type This selects which type of delay. • If you switch patches with the ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 120

    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%). Dual-S, Dual-P, Dual-L/R Parameter/ Range Explanation D1:Time (Delay 1 Time) D2:Time (Delay 2 Time) 1ms–1700ms, ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 121

    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. Pressing [CHORUS] switches On ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 122

    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. Master Low (Master Low EQ Gain) -12–+12dB Adjusts the low frequency range ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 123

    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. 49) EXP1 Func (EXP Pedal Function) Off The f ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 124

    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. Type This selects the basic sound when the TYPE parameter ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 125

    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. 49) Parameters You Can Set with PDL:CTL/ EXP The parameter names displayed in Ico ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 126

    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. Refer to “TARGET PARAMETER” (p. 127). Min (Minimum) Thi ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 127

    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. TARGET PARAMETER COMP (Compressor) OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) PREAMP EQ (Equalizer) INPUT SENS ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 128

    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 Frequency Peak Rate Depth Effect Level Direct Level SWH (SUB WAH) Type Pdl Position (Pedal Position) Pdl Min (Pedal Minimum) Pdl Max (Pedal Maximum) ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 129

    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 Harmony HR1/2 PreDly (HR1/2 Pre Delay) HR1 Feedback HR1/2 Level Direct Level SH (SOUND HOLD) Hold RiseTime Effect Level PH (PHASER) Type Rate Depth Manual ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 130

    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 Cut D1/2 Time D1/2 Feedback D1/2 High Cut D1/2 Level Warp Sw (Warp Switch) WarpRiseTime WarpFB Depth (Warp Feedback Depth) WarpLevDepth (Warp Level Dep ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 131

    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). This allows you to connect an exte ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 132

    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. Since the Amp Control setting is handled as one of the effec ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 133

    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.Mode (Channel Mode) Selects how the two channels are to be used. Single Only the channel ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 134

    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. Used for making settings related to the GT-10B’s operating environment. EZ TONE STEP1: TONE Parameter/ Range Explanation BASIC TONE BASIC TONE lets you create sounds easily by choosing set- ting ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 135

    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. It does not affect the set ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 136

    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. Ch.A/B Switches between effect channel A and B. Comp Switches the COMP on and off. O ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 137

    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. On All unlit pedal indicators flash. Num Pdl Sw (Number Pedal Switch) This allows you to call up various features by pressing the pedals with the same numbers as the curren ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 138

    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. For details about the parameter names, refer to the chart shown below. EXP PEDAL SW SETTNG (Expression Pedal Switch Setting) CTL1–4 PEDAL SETTING (CTL1–4 Pedal Setting) Prefernc (Prefer ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 139

    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 TIM DELAY:D2:Fbk DELAY D2FBK D2 FBK DELAY:D2:HCut DELAY D2HC D2 HC DELAY:D2:Lev DELAY D2LEV D2 LEV CHORUS:Rate CHORS RATE CE RAT CHORUS:Depth CHORS DEPT ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 140

    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. Map Select This setting determines whether patches are switched according to the Progra ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 141

    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. • The OUTPUT SELECT function affects sounds from the OUTPUT jacks. The output from the ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 142

    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.) Audio Out Audio In MIDI Out MIDI In Computer Audio Signal Control or MIDI Signal External Effector H ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 143

    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 Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Ch's 0, 32 1 ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 144

    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: -10 dBu RETURN: -10 dBu Input Impedance INPUT: 1 M ohm RETURN: 220 k ohms Nominal Output Level OUTPUT: -10 dBu / +4 dBu SEND: -10 dBu SUB OUTPUT: +4 ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 145

    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. Please follow the instructions indicated in the message to resolve the issue. “MIDI BUFFER FULL” “USB BUFFER FULL” ● The data cannot be processed correctly due to the high volume ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 146

    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. You can use the following methods to prevent this f ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 147

    147 Index Numerics 2X2 CHORUS ....................................................... 105, 118 A AC Adaptor .................................................................... 23 Amp ........................................................................... 23–24 AMP CONTROL ................................................... 23, 132 AMP CONTRO ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 148

    148 K KEY ................................................................................ 122 Knob View ...................................................................... 35 L LCD Contrast ......................................................... 71, 139 Level Meter .................................................................... 38 LINE/P ...

  • Boss Audio Systems GT-10B - page 149

    149 TONE MODIFY ................................................... 105, 109 Total Noise Suppressor ................................................ 65 Total REVERB ................................................................ 66 Touch Wah ........................................................... 105–106 TREMOLO ............................. ...

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    153 MEMO GT-10B_e.book 153 ページ 2008年2月26日 火曜日 午後3時30分 ...

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    For China For EU Countries GT-10B_e.book 154 ページ 2008年2月26日 火曜日 午後3時30分 ...

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    For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : GT-10B Bass Effects Processor Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU Coun ...

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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. 2 ...

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