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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS GT-10B.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p.

2–3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4–5). These sections provide important information

concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you

have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual

should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a conve-

nient reference.

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Owner’s Manual

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Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS GT-10B. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2–3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4–5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY 204 * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 206j * Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.” 207 * Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. 209 The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle.
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GT-10B_e.book 3 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 012b 101b • 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 unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.
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GT-10B_e.book 4 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Maintenance 301 401a • 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 supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise.
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GT-10B_e.book 5 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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 Printing Conventions and icons in This Manual Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] • Some connection cables contain resistors.
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GT-10B_e.book 6 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................4 Main Features........................................................................................10 Names of Things and What They Do...................................................11 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................
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GT-10B_e.book 7 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Initializing Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE)........................................................................................... 44 Storing Settings by Effect (User Quick Settings).................................................................................. 45 Swapping Effect Settings Between Channels ....................................................................................... 46 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds .......................................
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GT-10B_e.book 8 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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 Using Bank Select Messages ..................................................................................
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GT-10B_e.book 9 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 DELAY ..................................................................................................................................................... 119 DELAY Common Parameters ................................................................................................... 119 Pan................................................................................................................................................. 120 Dual-S, Dual-P, Dual-L/R.
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GT-10B_e.book 10 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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 truly be said that this is the definitive bass multi-effects processor.
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GT-10B_e.book 11 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel 16 7 1 21 20 2 3 PHRASE LOOP ON / OFF 4 6 5 8 9 10 11 13 14 17 1. Display BPM 12 15 18 8. EFFECTS SELECT 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. Use these buttons to switch effects on or off, or to change their settings (p. 34).
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GT-10B_e.book 12 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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 Use this to store patch settings in memory, or to replace or copy settings (p. 43). 15.
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GT-10B_e.book 13 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. SUB OUTPUT Jacks L, R 7 8 9 10 You can disconnect the SUB OUTPUT jacks’ No. 1 pin from the GT-10B’s ground. 12. POWER Switch Switch this to LIFT if a ground loop or similar problem is causing output of hum or noise. Normally, this is set to GND. 13.
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GT-10B_e.book 14 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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 1 Connect the Bass and Amp 1. Connect the bass and the bass amp. Before turning on the power, confirm the following.
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GT-10B_e.book 15 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Quick Guide Quick Guide 3 Adjust the Volume Use the OUTPUT LEVEL knob to adjust the volume level. 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. Bass Amp Bass External Effector INPUT OUTPUT Example 2: PHRASE LOOP ON / OFF INPUT 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 16 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Quick Guide Playing Sounds Once you’ve finished getting ready to play, try playing sounds as you operate the GT-10B. Choosing a Patch in the Current Bank Choose the patch you want to use by depressing the corresponding number pedal. About the Bank and Number Display The display on the left side shows the bank, and the display on the right side shows the bank and patch number.
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GT-10B_e.book 17 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Quick Guide Quick Guide Switch the Patch with the Dial When you’re at the Play screen (p. 24), turning the dial switches the patch. Working with Effects Using the Pedals 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 18 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Quick Guide Editing Basic Operation This describes the basic operations you use when editing settings. 1 Access the System Menu screen. 2 3 Choose the menu item. The setting screen for the selected item appears. or * In this example, "PATCH EDIT" icon is selected. Buttons and Knobs You Use · These set the parameter value. · Changes the page. · Chooses an item. This displays the System Menu. BPM Sets the parameter value.
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火曜日午後３時３０分 Quick Guide Quick Guide en GT-10B_e.book 19 ページ２００８年２月２６日 4 Choose the menu item. 6 Change the parameter settings. 7 Quit the settings. Example 1 (Go back to the previous screen.) or * Depending on the choosing item in Step 2, this screen may not appear. 5 The setting screen for the selected item appears. Example 2 Each press this button switches between Knob View and List View. Only the major parameters are shown in Knob View, you can adjust the parameters quickly.
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GT-10B_e.book 20 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Quick Guide 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. 1 Choose the Basic Tone Use the basic tones and variations to choose the musical genre and the feel of the song.
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GT-10B_e.book 21 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Quick Guide Quick Guide 2 Adjust the Distortion/Compression Using Tone Grid, adjust the distortion or compression until you get the sound you want. Tone: Edge Cursor movement Distortion/Compression: Distortion/Compression: Soft Hard Tone: Smooth Horizontal Vertical Cursor movement 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).
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GT-10B_e.book 22 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Making the Connections Bass External Effector Stereo Headphone Computer MIDI Sequencer OUT INPUT IN OUTPUT AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) Digital Recorder etc. Mixer Bass Amp Expression Pedal (Roland EV-5, etc.) or Footswitch (BOSS FS-6, etc.) Connecting Directly to a Recording Mixer or PA Mixer (XLR Balanced Output) The GT-10B features balanced outputs that utilize SUB OUTPUT jacks (XLR connectors).
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GT-10B_e.book 23 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds • 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 volume level of equipment connected to the INPUT jack may be low.
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GT-10B_e.book 24 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Turning on the Power 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 25 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Switching the Play Screen 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 corresponding assignment at the SYS KNOB ASSIGN screen (p. 47).
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GT-10B_e.book 26 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Making Settings for a Connected Device (Output Select) 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 27 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Turning Off the Power 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) Chapter 1 • 1. Turn off the power to the bass amp (power amp) → any external effects processors and other devices. 2. Turn the GT-10B’s power off.
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GT-10B_e.book 28 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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. 2. Tune the string until the string name appears in the display. Only play a single note on the one string being tuned. • General Four-String Bass 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Regular E A D G 1/2 Step Down D D G G C C F F 1 Step Down • General Five-String Bass 3.
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GT-10B_e.book 29 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Changing the Tuner Settings (Tuner Out) Turn on the Tuner. 2. Move the cursor to OUTPUT. Chapter 1 1. Select the output while Tuner is on. 3. Value Bypass • 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 shipped from the factory.
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GT-10B_e.book 30 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Selecting a Tone (Patch Change) What is a Patch? 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 Preset Bank 50 Preset Bank 01 User Bank 50 User Bank 01 User Banks (U01–U50) Newly created effects settings are saved in the User banks.
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GT-10B_e.book 31 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Using the Pedal to Select the Patch Patches are switched by selecting a “bank” (U01–U50, P01–P50) and “number” (1-4). The bank and number appear in the GT10B’s display as shown in the following figure. fig.02-040d Chapter 1 Bank Number Bank fig.02-050 Number • When selecting a patch, even if a new bank is selected, the patch is not switched until you also choose the number.
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GT-10B_e.book 32 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Using the Dial to Select the Patch 1. Select the Patch. On the GT-10B, you cannot switch patches in any screen other than the Play screen. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen (p. 25). Separating Patches into Groups (CATEGORY) 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).
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GT-10B_e.book 33 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Creating Sounds with Ease (EZ TONE) Creating a Tone for the Song You Envision (Create) 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 34 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Setting the Effects Turning an Effect On and Off 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. The setting screen for the effects appears. 1. • With [FX-1] and [FX-2], the settings for the currently selected effect are shown.
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GT-10B_e.book 35 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Setting the Effects Simply (Quick Setting) Each effect includes prepared sample settings called “Quick Settings.” You can easily create new effect sounds just by selecting and combining these Quick Settings. The setting screen for the effects appears. With FX-1 and FX-2, the settings for the currently selected effect are shown. • Pressing [MASTER/PEDAL FX] displays the MST/PDL FX screen.
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GT-10B_e.book 36 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Adjusting the Parameters Each effect comprises several different kinds of parameters. You can more precisely create the sounds you want by editing each of these parameters individually. The setting screen for the effects appears. 1. • With [FX-1] and [FX-2], the settings for the currently selected effect are shown. • Pressing [MASTER/PEDAL FX] displays the MST/PDL FX screen.
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GT-10B_e.book 37 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Adjusting EQ (Equalizer) Adjusting GRAPHIC EQ for FX-1/2 In the EQ screen, using [DISPLAY MODE] to switch the screen lets you check the current status of the settings by means of a graph. In the GRAPHIC EQ screen for FX-1 or FX-2, using [DISPLAY MODE] to switch the screen lets you check the current status of the settings by means of a slider view.
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GT-10B_e.book 38 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Select an effect you want to move. Pressing the effect button for the effect you want to move lets you choose the effect. 4.
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GT-10B_e.book 39 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Using Two Different Type Effects (Channel Select) GT-10B’s effector has two routes (EFFECT CHANNEL). You can use it by switching or mixing each route for application as needed. The MST/PDL FX screen appears. 1. Chapter 2 Select CH. SELECT. 2. The CH. SELECT screen appears. • Pressing [DISPLAY MODE] toggles the display between Knob View and List View. For information on the parameters, refer to “CH.
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GT-10B_e.book 40 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Grouping Patches by Category (CATEGORY) You can assign categories to patches and group them accordingly. 1. Select the patch you want to include in a category. The MST/PDL FX screen appears. 2. Select NAME. 3. 4. The PATCH NAME screen appears. Select a category. 5. 40 • If you want to name the patch or edit the name, proceed to “Naming a Patch (PATCH NAME)” (p. 42) before you save.
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GT-10B_e.book 41 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Naming User Categories (CATEGORY NAME) The CATEGORY function also features ten user categories (USER1–10) you can name however you like. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. 1. SYSTEM Chapter 2 Select CATEGORY NAME. 2. The CATEGORY NAME screen appears. 3. Select the name of the category you want to edit. 4. 5. 6. Use the same procedure as in “Naming a Patch (PATCH NAME)” (p. 42) to edit the name of the category.
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GT-10B_e.book 42 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds (Patch Edit) Naming a Patch (PATCH NAME) 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. Select the patch whose name you want to edit. 1. The MST/PDL FX screen appears. 2. Select NAME. 3. The PATCH NAME screen appears. 4.
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GT-10B_e.book 43 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 3 Saving a Tone Saving a Patch (PATCH WRITE) 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. 1. The PATCH WRITE screen appears. When no edits have been made to the currently selected patch, the PATCH COPY screen is displayed. Select the write-destination User patch. To cancel the Write procedure, press [EXIT].
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GT-10B_e.book 44 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 3 Saving a Tone Exchanging Patches (PATCH EXCHANGE) On the GT-10B, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two User patches. The following explains how this is done. 1. Select the exchange source patch. “Selecting a Tone (Patch Change)” (p. 30) 2. The PATCH COPY screen appears. When edits have been made to the currently selected patch, the PATCH WRITE screen is displayed. Select the PATCH EXCHANGE (page 2) screen. 3.
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GT-10B_e.book 45 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 3 Saving a Tone Storing Settings by Effect (User Quick Settings) 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 new patches.
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GT-10B_e.book 46 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 3 Saving a Tone Swapping Effect Settings Between Channels You can swap the settings for the two effect channels. 1. The PATCH COPY screen appears. The CH A/B UTILITY screen appears. 3-020d 2. 3. 46 This swaps the arrangement of channel A and channel B in the FX CHAIN. When edits have been made to the currently selected patch, the PATCH WRITE screen is displayed.
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GT-10B_e.book 47 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Setting the Functions of the Knobs of the Play Screen You can change the functions of the PARAMETER knobs. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select CONTROL. 2. The CONTROLLER screen appears. 3. Select the SYS KNOB SETTING screen (page 1). 4. Select the parameter knob (Knob P1–P4) whose assignment you want to change. 6. Change the parameter settings. Chapter 4 5.
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GT-10B_e.book 48 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Using Pedals to Control the Parameters Using the CTL/EXP Pedal With the Same Functions Assigned at All Times (Pedal Function) This applies the functions of the CTL pedal, EXP Pedal and EXP PEDAL SW globally to the GT-10B. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select CONTROL. 2. The CONTROLLER screen appears. 3. Select the controller whose assignment you want to change. 4. 5. Select Prefernc. 6.
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GT-10B_e.book 49 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Example of Setting the Pedal Function Setting the parameters as shown below in the EXP1 PEDAL SETTING screen enables you to constantly use the GT-10B’s EXP Pedal as a wah pedal. Prefernc: System Function: WAH Min: 0 Max: 100 Setting CTL/EXP Functions Individually in Each Patch (PEDAL FX) This procedure sets the functions for the GT-10B’s controllers (CTL/EXP Pedal, EXP PEDAL SW) for individual patches.
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GT-10B_e.book 50 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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. 1. Follow the procedure in “Setting CTL/EXP Functions Individually in Each Patch (PEDAL FX)” (p. 49) step 1–3 to display the PDL:CTL/EXP screen. 2.
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GT-10B_e.book 51 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Setting Each Controller Functions to Individual Patches (Assign) 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 controlled by which controllers.
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GT-10B_e.book 52 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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. Select ASSIGN. 2. 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 the parameters, refer to “ASSIGN 1–8” (p. 126). 3. 4. Select one of the ASSIGN number (No.1–8). 5.
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GT-10B_e.book 53 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds 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. Parameter Explanation Target Use to select the parameter you want to control. Min This sets the minimum value for the target’s controllable range.
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GT-10B_e.book 54 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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 selected with On (OPEN).
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GT-10B_e.book 55 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Example of Assign Settings Setting the parameters as shown below enables you to use the GT-10B’s EXP Pedal as a UNI-V Rate parameter. Target: FX1:UV:Rate Src Mode: Moment Min: 0 ActRngLo: 0 Max: 100 ActRngHi: 127 Source: EXP1 PEDAL Activating the Virtual Expression Pedal at the Start of Operations (Internal Pedal System) The GT-10B features a function called Internal Pedal system.
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GT-10B_e.book 56 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Turning the Effects On and Off with the BANK/Number Pedals (Manual Mode) 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. Switching to Manual Mode Press this button several times until the following screen appears. 1.
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GT-10B_e.book 57 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Assigning an Effect On/Off Switch to a Pedal 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. You can also enter the MANUAL SETTING screen from the Play screen (p. 56). Select MANUAL SETTING. 2. The MANUAL SETTING screen appears. 3. Select the pedal whose assignment you want to change. 5. Select the effect switch you want to assign to the pedal. Chapter 4 4. 6. To change another pedal setting, repeat Steps 4–5.
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GT-10B_e.book 58 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Switching Settings with the Number Pedals 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). 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select PLAY OPTION. 2. The PLAY OPTION screen appears.
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GT-10B_e.book 59 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Phrase Loop Play What’s Phrase Loop? In this mode, you can record up to 38 seconds of material (recorded in mono) and repeatedly play material as a “phrase loop.” As 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-the-fact lets you create special effects with recorded performances.
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GT-10B_e.book 60 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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). When the Clear Pdl parameter is “Clear Only” When the Clear Pdl parameter is “Mute/Clear” The phrase is deleted and the unit goes into recording 1. standby. 1.
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GT-10B_e.book 61 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Parameter/ Range Explanation Mode Performance Patch Edit This records the sound after it passes through the effects. This lets you achieve a rich variety of performances by combining different tones. This records the sound before it passes through the effects, and applies the effects during loop play. This enables you to adjust effects or compare patch tones.
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GT-10B_e.book 62 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 4 Playing Sounds Overview of Phrase Loop Operation When the PHRASE LOOP function and the Pdl Mode parameter are both set to “on,” phrase loop operation is switched as shown below.
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GT-10B_e.book 63 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Making Settings Matched to the Connected Bass (Input Select) 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 input presence, the input signals for all patches are affected.
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GT-10B_e.book 64 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment (Global) 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 65 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Controlling the Overall Effect of the Noise Suppressor (Total Noise Suppressor) 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 individual patch settings.
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GT-10B_e.book 66 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Controlling the Overall Reverb Level (Total REVERB) 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. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select INPUT/OUTPUT. 2. 3.
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GT-10B_e.book 67 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Setting the Output Reference Level to Match the Connected Equipment (Main Out Level) This sets the output reference level to match the equipment connected to the OUTPUT jack. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select INPUT/OUTPUT. 2. The INPUT/OUTPUT screen appears. 3. Select the TOTAL (page 3) screen. 4. Move the cursor to Main Out Level. 6. Adjust the reference level. Value Chapter 5 5.
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GT-10B_e.book 68 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Adjusting the Output Level of the DIGITAL OUT Jack 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 audio signals are output from DIGITAL OUT and USB. 1.
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GT-10B_e.book 69 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Switching the SUB OUTPUT Jacks Signals You can select the signals to be output from the SUB OUTPUT (XLR) jacks. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select INPUT/OUTPUT. 2. The INPUT/OUTPUT screen appears. 3. Select the SUB OUTPUT (page 4) screen. 4. Move the cursor to Mode. 6. Select the Mode you want to set. Value L/R Chapter 5 5. Explanation The GT-10B’s stereo output is output as is, without change.
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GT-10B_e.book 70 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Adjusting the SUB OUTPUT Jacks Level 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. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select INPUT/OUTPUT. 2. 3. The INPUT/OUTPUT screen appears. Select the SUB OUTPUT (page 4) screen. 4. 5. Move the cursor to Level. 6. Adjust the level.
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GT-10B_e.book 71 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast) 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. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select LCD. 2. The LCD screen appears. 3. 4. Adjust so that you can view the screen easily.
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GT-10B_e.book 72 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Keeping Effect Sounds Playing After Patches Are Switched (Patch Change Mode) 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 73 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Using the Identical Preamp Settings in All Patches (Preamp Mode) 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. Using the System Preamp 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select PLAY OPTION. 2.
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GT-10B_e.book 74 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Saving the Current Preamp Setting As the System’s Preamp Setting You can save the current preamp setting as a preamp setting for the system (System1 through System3). 1. The PATCH COPY screen appears. When edits have been made to the currently selected patch, the PATCH WRITE screen is displayed. Select the SYS PREAMP WRITE screen. 2. 3. Select the save-destination system preamp (System1–3). 4. The settings are saved.
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GT-10B_e.book 75 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Limiting the Banks That Can Be Switched (Bank Extent) 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. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select PLAY OPTION. 2. 3. The PLAY OPTION screen appears. Move the cursor to BankExtentMin. 4. Set the lower limit for the banks. 6. Move the cursor to BankExtentMax. 7.
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GT-10B_e.book 76 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches (Bank Change Mode) This sets the timing with which the GT-10B switches to the next patch when switching banks with the pedals. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select PLAY OPTION. 2. The PLAY OPTION screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to Bank Chg Mode. 4. Set the timing for switching patches. 5.
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GT-10B_e.book 77 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Having Values from an EXP Pedal Carried Over When Patches are Called Up (EXP Pedal Hold) 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). 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears.
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GT-10B_e.book 78 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Switching How the Pedal Indicators Light (Pedal Indicate) 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. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select PLAY OPTION. 2. The PLAY OPTION screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to Pdl Indicate. 4. Set whether Pedal Indicate function is used or not. 5.
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GT-10B_e.book 79 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Setting the Dial Function (Dial Function) This setting determines whether or not rotating the dial switches the patches. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select PLAY OPTION. 2. The PLAY OPTION screen appears. 3. Move the cursor to Dial Func. 4. Select the dial function. 5. Explanation Pat&Val The dial is used both for switching patches and changing the value of settings.
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GT-10B_e.book 80 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) 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. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select FACTORY RESET. 2. The FACTORY RESET screen appears. 3.
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GT-10B_e.book 81 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 5 Making Global Settings Adjusting the EXP Pedal (Pedal Calibration) 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 EXP PEDAL SW, you can use the following procedure to readjust the pedal. 1.
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GT-10B_e.book 82 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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 depression force. 10. The sensitivity of the PEDAL SW is calibrated. The message “COMPLETE!” appears, and Pedal Calibration procedure finishes.
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GT-10B_e.book 83 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected What Can You Do with MIDI? 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 84 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Making the Settings for MIDI Functions Here is a description of the GT-10B’s MIDI functions. Set them as needed, depending on the intended use. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select MIDI. 2. The MIDI MENU screen appears. 3. Select SETTING. 4. The SETTING screen appears. 5. 6. Select the parameter. 7. Change the setting’s value.
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GT-10B_e.book 85 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Setting the MIDI Omni Mode This makes the settings for the channels used for MIDI information. 1. Follow the procedure in “Making the Settings for MIDI Functions” (p. 84) to move the cursor to “Omni Mode.” 2. Set the desired value. Omni On Omni Off Messages are received on all channels, regardless of the MIDI channel settings.
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GT-10B_e.book 86 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Sending Program Change Messages This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are output when patches are switched on the GT-10B. 1. Follow the procedure in “Making the Settings for MIDI Functions” (p. 84) to move the cursor to “PC Out.” 2. Set the desired value. Off On Program Change messages are not output, even when patches are switched.
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GT-10B_e.book 87 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Sending CTL Pedal Operations as Control Change Messages This sets the controller number when CTL 1 and CTL 2 pedal switch operation data is output as Control Change messages. 1. Follow the procedure in “Making the Settings for MIDI Functions” (p. 84) to move the cursor to “CTL1 Out” or “CTL2 Out.” 2. Set the desired value. Off Control Change messages are not output.
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GT-10B_e.book 88 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Setting the Correspondences Between Program Change Messages and Patches (Program Change Map) 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 89 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected 6. Select the received Program number. 7. Set the corresponding patch number of the received Program number. 8. • Use the cursor buttons (left and right) to select the Bank Select number. • When using only Program Change messages to make program changes, without using Bank Select messages, set the Program number (1– 128) when the Bank Select number is “0.
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GT-10B_e.book 90 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Changing Patch Numbers on the GT-10B from an External MIDI Device 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 91 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 92 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Transmitting 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select MIDI. 2. The MIDI MENU screen appears. 3. Select B.DUMP. 4. The BULK DUMP screen appears. 5. Select the start and end of the data to be transmitted. 6. The following types of data can be transmitted. You can transmit data by specifying the range from the start to the end of transmission. Displayed 7.
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GT-10B_e.book 93 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 6 Using the GT-10B with External MIDI Devices Connected Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load) You can restore settings by importing data that has been saved on a MIDI sequencer or the like by a bulk dump. This datareceiving operation is called a “bulk load.” Making the Connections When Receiving Data Saved on a MIDI Sequencer Connect as shown below.
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GT-10B_e.book 94 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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. Before Connecting with USB Installing and Setting the USB Driver 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 95 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB Switching the Driver Mode 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. 1. Quit all sequencer software and other applications on the computer that are using the GT-10B. 2. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select USB. 3. The USB screen appears. 4. 5.
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GT-10B_e.book 96 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB Setting the USB Functions 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. Setting the Digital Audio Signal Input and Output 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) to be mixed in. 1.
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GT-10B_e.book 97 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB Setting the Direct Monitor Switches the output of the GT-10B sound to the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select USB. 2. The USB screen appears. 3. 4. Move the cursor to Dir.Monitor. 5. Select the Monitor mode. Parameter/ Range For more information on signal paths set by the Direct Monitor parameter settings, refer to “Signal Flow” (p. 142).
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GT-10B_e.book 98 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB Controlling the Direct Monitor Setting from a Computer This setting determines whether or not the command (the Direct Monitor command) controlling the Direct Monitor setting (p. 97) is enabled. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select USB. 2. The USB screen appears. 3. 4. Move the cursor to Monitor Cmd. 5. Set the desired value.
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GT-10B_e.book 99 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 7 Using the GT-10B Connected to a Computer Via USB Applying GT-10B Effects to a Computer’s Audio Playback 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 data. 1. SYSTEM The SYSTEM MENU screen appears. Select INPUT/OUTPUT.
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GT-10B_e.book 100 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 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,” and the sound modified by the effect is called the “effect sound.” • MONO This effect sound is mono.
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GT-10B_e.book 101 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range Explanation Xover f H (Crossover Frequency High) *3 2.50kHz– 10.0kHz This sets the frequency dividing the high- and ultra high-frequency ranges. Drive *4 0–100 This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. Parameter/ Range Explanation OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion ON/OFF) Adjusts the tone. Level 0–100 MONO It provides 12 types of distortion settings.
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GT-10B_e.book 102 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide PREAMP MONO COSM technology simulates different preamp characteristics, speaker sizes, and cabinet shapes. Preamp Settings Parameter/ Range Explanation Type This sets the type of the bass preamp. You can make separate settings for Channel A and Channel B. Parameter/ Range Explanation PREAMP ON/OFF Off, On Turns the COSM AMP effect on/off. Pressing [PREAMP] switches On and Off.
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GT-10B_e.book 103 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Type=CONCERT 810 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 Type=GTR Clean, GTR Crunch Parameter/ Range Presence 0–100 Off Bright is not used. On Bright is switched on to create a lighter and crisper tone. Bright Off Bright is not used.
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GT-10B_e.book 104 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Speaker Settings Type=SUPER FLAT, FLIP TOP, B MAN, CONCERT 810, BASS 360, T.E., SESSION, AC BASS 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 selected with PREAMP TYPE. 1x15” This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 15-inch speaker.
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GT-10B_e.book 105 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide EQ (Equalizer) STEREO This adjusts the tone as a equalizer. A parametric type is adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. Parameter/ Range FX-1/FX-2 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. FX Select Explanation EQ ON/OFF (Equalizer ON/OFF) Off, On Turns the EQ effect on/off. Pressing [EQ] switches On and Off.
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GT-10B_e.book 106 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide T.WAH (Touch Wah) AUTO WAH (Auto Wah) 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. Parameter/ Range Parameter/ Range Explanation Mode Explanation Mode Selects the wah mode. Selects the wah mode. LPF This creates a wah effect over a wide frequency range.
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GT-10B_e.book 107 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide SUB WAH SUB COMP (Sub Compressor) 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. Parameter/ Range Explanation Parameter/ Range Type Selects the type of wah. CRY WAH This models the sound of the CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the ‘70s. VO WAH This models the sound of the VOX V846. Fat WAH This is a wah sound featuring a bold tone.
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GT-10B_e.book 108 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide SUB LIMITER The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion. Parameter/ Range Explanation Selects the limiter type. BOSS Limitr This selects a stereo limiter. Rack 160D This models a dbx 160X. Vtg Rack U This models a UREI 1178. Attack Adjusts the attack time. Threshold 0–100 Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your bass.
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GT-10B_e.book 109 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide ENHANCER 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. Parameter/ Range Explanation This adjusts the Enhancer sensitivity. The more the value is increased, the more softly you can play and still have the effect applied. Low Freq (Low Frequency) 31.5Hz–125Hz Sets the low frequency range for the enhanced sound.
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GT-10B_e.book 110 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide SLOW GEAR This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). Parameter/ Range BASS SYNTH This is a synth sound that processes the bass input signal. Explanation • 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 only one note at a time.
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GT-10B_e.book 111 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide OCTAVE PITCH SHIFTER 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. Parameter/ Range Explanation This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves. Parameter/ Range Explanation Voice Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound.
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GT-10B_e.book 112 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range HARMONIST The key setting corresponds to the key of the song (#, b) as follows. 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 113 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide 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. SOUND HOLD You can have sound played on the bass be held continuously. This effect allows you to perform the melody in the upper registers while holding a note in the lower registers. 1.
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GT-10B_e.book 114 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide PHASER FLANGER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. Parameter/ Range Explanation Parameter/ Range 0–100, Selects the number of stages that the phaser effect will use. 4 Stage This is a four-phase effect. A light phaser effect is obtained. 8 Stage This is an eight-phase effect. It is a popular phaser effect.
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GT-10B_e.book 115 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide TREMOLO UNI-V Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. Parameter/ Range Explanation Parameter/ Range WaveShape Adjusts changes in volume level. A higher value will steepen wave’s shape. 0–100 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 116 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide SLICER VIBRATO This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter/ Range Explanation Parameter/ Range 0–100, Select the slice pattern that will be used to cut the sound. P1–P20 Rate 0–100, –BPM Adjust the rate at which the sound will be cut. When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “Master BPM” (p.
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GT-10B_e.book 117 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide RING MOD. (Ring Modulator) HUMANIZER 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. Parameter/ Range Mode Explanation Parameter/ Range Explanation This selects the mode that switches the vowels. Mode This selects the mode for the ring modulator.
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GT-10B_e.book 118 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide 2X2 CHORUS SUB DELAY 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 useful for making the sound fatter.
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GT-10B_e.book 119 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide DELAY STEREO This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. Parameter/ Range Explanation This setting provides the characteristic wavering sound of the tape echo. The delay time can be set within the range of 1 to 3400 ms. Tape This simultaneously controls the delay sound’s feedback level and volume to produce a totally unreal delay. Explanation fig.
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GT-10B_e.book 120 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Pan Warp Parameter/ Range Explanation Tap Time Explanation Warp Sw 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%). 0–100% Parameter/ Range Turns the Warp effect on/off. Off, On This parameter is assigned to the CTL1, CTL2 or CTL 3/4 jack.
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GT-10B_e.book 121 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide CHORUS STEREO In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. Parameter/ Range Explanation REVERB This effect adds reverberation to the sound. Parameter/ Range Turns the CHORUS effect on/off. Pressing [CHORUS] switches On and Off. Off, On This selects the reverb type. Various different simulations of space are offered. Selection for the chorus mode.
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GT-10B_e.book 122 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide PEDAL FX MASTER SW&PDL FUNCTION MASTER These settings are applied to the overall sound. 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 tone. Master Mid f (Master Middle EQ Frequency) 20.0Hz–10.0kHz Specify the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the “Master Mid G.
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GT-10B_e.book 123 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range Explanation EXP1 Func (EXP Pedal Function) *1 Off The function is not assign to the controller. Foot Volume Controls the Foot Volume. Pedal Bend Controls the Pedal Bend. WAH Controls the WAH. PB/FV Controls the Pedal Bend or Foot Volume. WAH/FV Controls the WAH or Foot Volume. This setting value is enabled in CTL1 Func and CTL2 Func.
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GT-10B_e.book 124 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range Explanation Pedal Bend/PB MONO This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. Custom Setting available when Type is set to Custom. Type This selects the basic sound when the TYPE parameter is set to Custom. CRY WAH This models the sound of the CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the ’70s. VO WAH This models the sound of the VOX V846.
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GT-10B_e.book 125 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide FootVolume/FV STEREO 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. Parameters You Can Set with PDL:CTL/ EXP The parameter names displayed in Icon View (or at Play screen 4 (p. 25)) are abbreviated. For information on the parameter names displayed in List View, refer to the chart shown below.
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GT-10B_e.book 126 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide ASSIGN 1–8 You can freely assign functions to the GT-10B’s controllers. Parameter/ Range Explanation Int Trig (Internal Pedal Trigger) This sets the trigger that activates the internal pedal. *1 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).
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GT-10B_e.book 127 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range PREAMP Explanation Displayed Parameter INPUT SENS This adjusts the input sensitivity when INPUT LEVEL is selected for Source. 0–100 The INPUT SENS parameter is on page 9 of the ASSIGN 1–8 screen. Type Gain Bass Middle Middle Freq *1 The Int Trig, Int Time, and IntCurve parameters are enabled when the SOURCE parameter is set to INTERNAL PDL.
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GT-10B_e.book 131 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide SEND/RTN (Send/Return) Displayed Parameter (Real Name) On/Off Send Level Return Level NS1, NS2 (Noise Suppressor) (Real Name) On/Off Parameter/ Range Off, On Switches the SEND/RETURN mode. Detect (Others) (Real Name) (Tuner Switch) ManualModeSw *1 (Manual Mode Switch) PH LOOP Tuner Sw *1 Normal TAP Outputs the input to SEND/RETURN to the SEND jack and the input from the RETURN jack to the circuit post-SEND/RETURN.
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GT-10B_e.book 132 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide AMP CONTROL NS1/NS2 (Noise Suppressor) 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.
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GT-10B_e.book 133 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide CH.SELECT (Channel Select) Sens (Sensitivity) *2 Ch.Mode (Channel Mode) Selects how the two channels are to be used. 0–100 Only the channel selected with [CHANNEL SELECT] or Ch.Select is used. Single A When the Ch.Mode parameter is set to Dynamic Sw, raising the value allows switching of the channels even with weaker picking. When the Ch.
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GT-10B_e.book 134 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide EZ TONE SYSTEM This feature allows you to make tone settings based on the equipment you are using and the tonal image you want to create. STEP1: TONE Parameter/ Range Explanation TUNER Explanation Parameter/ Range PITCH BASIC TONE 435Hz–445Hz BASIC TONE lets you create sounds easily by choosing settings close to the musical genre and the feel of the song you want to compose.
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GT-10B_e.book 135 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range Explanation 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 effective when you connect a different bass or for adjusting for changes in noise levels in the performance venue. It does not affect the settings in each individual patch.
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GT-10B_e.book 136 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide MANUAL MODE SETTING PLAY OPTION Parameter/ Range 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. OD/DS Switches the OD/DS on and off. Preamp Switches the PREAMP/SPEAKER on and off.
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GT-10B_e.book 137 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range Explanation Pdl Indicate (Pedal Indicate) CONTROLLER You can have all unlit pedal indicators flash faintly instead. Parameter/ Range Off The Pedal Indicate function is not use. SYS KNOB SETTING (System Knob Setting) On All unlit pedal indicators flash.
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GT-10B_e.book 138 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range Explanation Parameter/ Range EXP PEDAL SW SETTNG (Expression Pedal Switch Setting) CTL1–4 PEDAL SETTING (CTL1–4 Pedal Setting) Min (Minimum) Prefernc (Preference) Max (Maximum) Patch The patch pedal setting is used. This allows you to use different pedal settings in each individual patch. System The CONTROLLER screen’s pedal setting (Function, Min, Max and Src Mode) is used.
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GT-10B_e.book 140 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide Parameter/ Range Explanation 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 USB Parameter/ Range Driver Mode This mode uses the OS’s standard USB driver. Selects the controller.
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GT-10B_e.book 141 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Chapter 8 Parameters Guide OUTPUT SELECT 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 SUB OUTPUT jacks will always be equivalent to the sound that is output when the LINE/PHONES setting is used.
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Bass Bass 1–3 Audio In MIDI Out Audio Out (Patch Edit) Phrase Loop REV MIDI Out OD PDL EQ FX2 NS2 FX1 NS1 FV DGT Tuner TUNER OUTPUT Bypass Mute EXP Pedal MASTER EQ GLOBAL EQ (Performance) Phrase Loop Patch Level Control Pedals MIDI In SUB OUTPUT R SUB OUTPUT L OUTPUT Mixer Bass Amp Main Out Level PHONES Headphones DIGITAL OUT Digital Recorder etc.
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GT-10B_e.book 143 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart Date: Jan. 10, 2008 BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR MIDI Implementation Chart Model GT-10B Transmitted Function... Recognized Version: 1.
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GT-10B_e.book 144 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Appendices Specifications GT-10B: Bass Effects Processor AD Conversion 24-bit + AF method DA Conversion 24-bit Power Supply DC 9 V (AC Adaptor: Roland PSB-1U) Current Draw 800 mA Dimensions 542 (W) x 272 (D) x 77 (H) mm 21-3/8 (W) x 10-3/4 (D) x 3-1/16 (H) inches Maximum height: Sampling Frequency 542 (W) x 272 (D) x 104 (H) mm 44.1 kHz 21-3/8 (W) x 10-3/4 (D) x 4-1/8 (H) inches Program Memories Weight 400: 200(user) + 200(preset) 4.
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GT-10B_e.book 145 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Appendices Error Messages 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. Troubleshooting If there is no sound or other operational problems occur, first check through the following solutions. If this does not resolve the problem, then consult your Roland dealer or contact Roland Service Center.
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GT-10B_e.book 146 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Appendices Oscillating sound occurs ❏ Is the value for any gain- or volume-related effects parameter set too high? → Lower these values. ❏ • Stop playback with the software, and set Soft Thru to Off. • Switch the software’s audio input off. • Change INPUT SELECT to “Bass 1–3.” No change in preamp tone even after switching patches Has the GT-10B been set to “System1–3” in Preamp mode (p.
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GT-10B_e.book 147 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Index Numerics E 2X2 CHORUS ....................................................... 105, 118 EDIT Button ................................................................... 11 Effect Level .......................................................................... 38 On and Off ................................................................ 34 Effect Chain .................................................................... 37 EFFECTS SELECT ...............
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GT-10B_e.book 148 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 Main Out Level .............................................................. 67 Manual Mode ................................................................. 56 MANUAL MODE SETTING ..................................... 136 Manual Settings ............................................................. 52 MASTER ....................................................................... 122 MASTER BPM .............................................................
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GT-10B_e.book 149 ページ２００８年２月２６日火曜日午後３時３０分 TONE MODIFY ................................................... 105, 109 Total Noise Suppressor ................................................ 65 Total REVERB ................................................................ 66 Touch Wah ........................................................... 105–106 TREMOLO ............................................................ 105, 115 TUNER ....................................................................
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY 204 * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 206j * Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.” 207 * Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. 209 The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle.
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Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS GT-10B. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2–3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4–5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.