Boss-audio-systems GT-6 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Printing Conventions in This Manual • Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate bottons. [WRITE] WRITE button [UTILITY] UTILITY b

10Names of Things and What They Do31EXIT ButtonUse this to undo operations.32WRITE ButtonPress to store settings.33EZ TONE ButtonUsed to search for to

11Names of Things and What They DoRear Panelfig.00-021 INPUT JackThe guitar is connected here.2 OUTPUT LEVEL KnobAdjusts the volume level of the outpu

12Chapter 1 Playing SoundsMaking the Connections* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and

13Chapter 1 Playing SoundsChapter 1* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to

14Chapter 1 Playing SoundsMaking Settings for a Connected Device (Amp) (Output Select)Select the type of device connected to the OUTPUT jack. Procedu

15Chapter 1 Playing SoundsChapter 1What is a Patch?The GT-6 can store 340 combinations (or “sets”) of effects and parameter settings. Each of these se

16Chapter 1 Playing SoundsSwitching the Bank and Numberfig.01-161. Press a BANK pedal.The bank switches, then the indicator for the numbered pedal tha

17Chapter 2Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches)Finding Tones Resembling Those You Have in Mind (EZ Tone)In addition to tones (patches)

18Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches)SPEAKER:Selects the speaker type. When ORIGINAL is selected, you can select the speakers that are

19Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches)Chapter 2Setting the Effect Tones (Quick Settings)Each effect includes prepared sample settings c

2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

20Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches)Using the Pedal Effects (Wah, Pedal Bend)You can use the GT-6’s expression pedal to obtain wah an

21Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches)Chapter 2Naming TonesEach patch can be given a name (Patch Name) consisting of up to sixteen char

22Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have CreatedWriteWhen you want to save a tone created with EZ Tone, or a tone to which changes have been made, use th

23Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have CreatedChapter 3Exchanging PatchesOn the GT-6, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two User patches. The

24Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedIn this chapter you will find detailed descriptions for each of the GT-6’s onboard effects, and the parameters used t

25Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter4TYPEThis sets the type of the guitar preamp.When CUSTOM is selected for TYPEYou can set the following paramet

26Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedParameter ValueCustom Type (1–3) JC Clean, TW Clean, Crunch, VO Lead, BG Lead, MS1959 Stk, MODERN StkCustom Bottom -5

27Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter4OVERDRIVE/DISTORTIONThis effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. It provides 15 types of distortion

28Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedDriveAdjusts the depth of distortion.BassAdjusts the tone for the low frequency range.TrebleAdjusts the tone for the

29Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4CHORUSIn this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth.Param

3 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Ce

30Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedLow Cut FilterThe low cut filter cuts the frequencies below the specified frequency. This setting adjusts the frequen

31Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4When Type Is Set to Custom1–3You can select the following parameters when TYPE is set to Custom1–3.Making “C

32Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedEQ (Equalizer)Adjusts the tone. Parametric control is provided for the high-mid range and low-mid range.Parameter Val

33Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4● FB; FeedbackerMode OSC, NaturalRise Time 0–100 Mode= OSCRise Time (▲) 0–100 Mode= OSCF.B.Level 0–100F.B.Le

34Chapter 4 The Effects Explained‘H’ to ‘HF’ (Hum to Half-tone):This converts the sound of a humbucking pickup to the half-tone sound of a single-coil

35Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4Vibrato DepthThis adjusts the depth of the vibrato when the feedbacker is on. AFB (Anti-feedback)This preve

36Chapter 4 The Effects Explained● HR; HarmonistVoice 1-Voice, 2-Mono, 2-StereoHarmony -2oct–+2oct, Scale 1–Scale29Pre Delay 0 ms–300 ms, BPM –BPMFeed

37Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4● SYN; Guitar SynthSensitivity 0–100Wave Square, Saw, Brass, BowChromatic Off, OnWave= Square, SawOctave Shi

38Chapter 4 The Effects Explained FL (Flanger)The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound.RateThis sets the rate o

39Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale)When “Harmony” is set to any value from -2oct to +2oct, and the harmon

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply

40Chapter 4 The Effects Explained PB (Pedal Bend)This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. The GT-6’s expression pedal automatically sw

41Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4 VB (Vibrato)This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch.RateThis adjusts the rate of the

42Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedVowel 2This selects the second vowel.SensitivityThis adjusts the sensitivity of the humanizer. When it is set to a lo

43Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4LoopIf “Loop” is turned “On,” the phrase will be played back continuously.TempoAdjust the speed of the phras

44Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedSaw ( ):The unit detects the pitch and attack information from the input guitar sound, then send the saw waveform fro

45Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedChapter 4Synth LevelThis determines the volume of the synthesizer sound.Direct LevelThis determines the volume of the

46Chapter 4 The Effects ExplainedMASTERParameter ValuePatch Level 0–200Master BPM 40–250Patch LevelThis adjusts the output volume of the GT-6.Master B

47Chapter 5Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)This chapter describes how to make the settings that allow you

48Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)Pedal Settings for the CTL PedalP01: OD/DSP02: DELAYP03: CHORUSP04: EQP

49Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)Chapter 5Controlling Effects with the GT-6 Pedals, External Pedals, and

5 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 2IMPORTANT NOTES... 4Main Features ...

50Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)Targetfig.05-10This sets the parameter to be affected. The parameters t

51Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)Chapter 5Sourcefig.05-13This sets the controller (source) that affects

52Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)Active Rangefig.05-15This sets the operational range within which the v

53Chapter 6Chapter 6 Using the Customize FunctionWith the GT-6’s Customize function, you can rely on your own sensibilities and create a totally new e

54Chapter 6 Using the Customize FunctionSpeakerLow -50–+50Adjusts the speaker section’s low-frequency tone.SpeakerHigh -50–+50Adjusts the speaker sect

55Chapter 6 Using the Customize FunctionChapter 6Making “Custom” Pedal Wah SettingsYou can make three different sets of settings, Custom 1, Custom 2,

56Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6Quick Patch Volume Adjustment (PATCH LEVEL Knob)For quick and easy adjustment of the current patch’s volume

57Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6Chapter 7Comparing Preamp Tones in Manual ModeYou can use the “Amp Switch Mode” setting to compare preamp t

58Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6How to Tune1. Play a single open note on the string being tuned.The name of the note closest to the pitch o

59Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6Chapter 7Switching Tuner/Bypass On and Off with the Number PedalsIf you wish, the GT-6 can also be set so t

6 Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)... 47 Settings for Using the Expression Pedal...

60Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6Reverb Level 0%–200%Adjusts the reverb level settings for each patch in a range from 0% to 200%.Adjusting t

61Chapter 8Chapter 8 Other FeaturesAdjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)Depending on where the GT-6 is placed, the display (on the right) may

62Chapter 8 Other FeaturesSetting “Expression Pedal Hold”This setting determines whether or not the Pedal Assign’s (p. 47) operational status is carri

63Chapter 8 Other FeaturesChapter 8Setting the External Foot Switch Functions (SUB CTL 1, 2 Function)This sets the foot switch functions for “Sub Cont

64Chapter 9 Using MIDIWhat Can You Do with MIDI?You can perform the following operations using MIDI with the GT-6.* The use of MIDI requires that the

65Chapter 9 Using MIDIChapter 9Making the Settings for MIDI FunctionsHere is a description of the GT-6’s MIDI functions. Set them as needed, depending

66Chapter 9 Using MIDIMIDI PC OUT (MIDI Program Change Out) Off, Onfig.09-08This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are output

67Chapter 9 Using MIDIChapter 9Transmitting and Receiving MIDI DataOn the GT-6, you can use Exclusive messages to provide another GT-6 with identical

68Chapter 9 Using MIDIfig.09-19When the transmission is completed, the screen prior to transmission returns to the display.4. Press [EXIT] to return t

69Chapter 9 Using MIDIChapter 9Setting the Program Change MapWhen switching patches using Program Change messages transmitted by an external MIDI devi

7 Main Features Built-IN COSM Amp and COSM Overdrive/ Distortion for Maximum Distortion The highly advanced combination of COSM amp with the COSM ov

70AppendicesAbout MIDIMIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for allowing electronic musical equipm

71AppendicesAppendicesSystem messagesSystem messages include exclusive messages, messages used for synchronization, and messages used to keep a MIDI s

72Changing patches using bank select messagesA bank select message consists of a set of two control change messages, the controllers numbered 0 and 32

73Changing patches using bank select messagesAppendicesChanging patch numbers on the GT-6 using the bank select messages sent from an external MIDI de

74Factory SettingsTunerTUNER Pitch: A= 440 HzTUNER Out: BypassOutput SelectOutput Select: COMBO AMPGlobalLow EQ: 0dBHigh EQ: 0dBNS Threshold: 0dBRever

75AppendicesTroubleshootingIf there is no sound or other operational problems occur, first check through the following solutions. If this does not res

76TroubleshootingError MessagesIf you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could not be executed, the display will indicate an error mess

77AppendicesMIDI Implementation ChartFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemC

78SpecificationsGT-6: Guitar Effects ProcessorAD Conversion24 bit + AF methodDA Conversion24 bit Sampling Frequency44.1 kHzProgram Memories340: 140 (U

79SpecificationsAppendicesPARAMETER buttons L/REXIT buttonWRITE buttonEZ TONE buttonPEDAL ASSIGN buttonOUTPUT SELECT buttonTUNER/BYPASS buttonNAME/NS

8 Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.00-01 1 Display A variety of information about the GT-6 appears here. The left display shows the b

80IndexAAC Adaptor ...11Active Range ...

81IndexAppendicesOUTPUT SELECT ...10Output Select ...

82Adjusting the Expression PedalAlthough the GT-6’s expression pedal has been set for optimum operation at the factory, extended use and the operating

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead

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9Names of Things and What They Do6 MIDDLE KnobAdjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s midrange.7 TREBLE KnobAdjusts the sound quality of the preamp’