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Boss Audio Systems GT-6B Musical Instrument User Manual

1. 1 Press the pedal corresponding to the effect you want to switch on and off Each time you press the pedal the effect is alternately turned on or off and the pedal indicator lights up or goes out While enabled effects are indicated in capital letters in the display disabled effects are indicated in lowercase letters Effects NEM If you want to save a tone for which you have made settings use the Write procedure p 23 to save the tone to a User patch Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Setting the Effect Tones Making More Detailed Settings Quick Settings with Individual Parameters Quick Settings are preprogrammed effect settings Each The effects include extra parameters in addition to those that effect in the GT 6B has some available quick settings You can be adjusted directly with the knobs can easily create new effect sounds without having to make You can more precisely create the sounds you want by any detailed adjustments just by selecting and combining editing each of these parameters individually these Quick Settings 3 ER K our mor BIBOSS GT 6Beszs ie E COMP LIMITER OD DIST Gan man Bout SARPA B mer DIBOSS GT 6B rs PROCESSOR BANK EFFE
2. BOSS GT 6Brzz cn NOTE The Patch Change mode appears only when BANK NUMBER has been chosen as the Patch Select mode 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER B so that Patch Change is displayed 1 Press the BANK A or BANK Y pedal to select the desired bank ial he timing f When you switch banks the indicator for number pedal ii last pressed before pressing the BANK pedal flashes and switching patches Immediate The patch switches the instant a BANK pedal or any of the GT 6B is ready for the patch number to be specified the patch cannot yet be switched in this condition the number pedals is pressed Wait for a NUM Although the indication in the display is updated to reflect the change in the bank when a BANK pedal is pressed the patch doesn t get changed at that point The 2 Press a number pedal to select the patch you want to use The indicator for the selected number pedal lights up and the GT 6B switches to that patch The delay and reverb sounds are suspended while patches are actual change to the newly selected patch takes place switched only after a number pedal has been pressed and a complete bank and number combination has thus been entered 3 Pres
3. DEL 4 1 Press the ON OFF button for the effect you want to be able to switch on and off The effect s name and on off status appear in the display The indicator for an effect s ON OFF button lights up when the effect is enabled and flashes when that effect is disabled 2 Press the ON OFF button again to switch the effect on or off changing the indicator light status The PREAMP turns on automatically when the SPEAKER is turned on Additionally turning off the SPEAKER automatically turns off the PREAMP As set at the factory the indicator for the pedal corresponding to the effect being used also lights up and goes out in response to the effect status The effect name flashes in the display when that effect is turned off When you press FX 1 FX 2 or WAH in Step 1 the effect set with the FX Select parameter Making More Detailed Settings with Individual Parameters see p 19 is switched on and off 18 3 To select another effect to be switched on and off repeat Steps 1 and 2 4 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Switching Effects with the Pedals The GT 6B is set at the factory so that you can use Pedals 1 through 4 to switch specific effects on and off The names of effects that can be controlled with these pedals appear in the lower row of the display The effects that can controlled can be selected individually for each patch p 45
4. Parameter Value On Off Off On Type Blues OD Turbo OD Bass OD Distortion GUV DS Metal Zone 60s FUZZ Oct Fuzz MUFF FUZZ Custom 1 Custom 2 Drive 0 100 Bass 50 50 Treble 50 50 Effect Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 On Off Effect On Off Sets the overdrive distortion effect to ON or OFF Type Selects the type of distortion Blues OD Models the sound of the BOSS BD 2 Turbo OD Models the sound of the BOSS OD 2 Bass OD Models the sound of the BOSS ODB 3 Distortion Standard distortion sound GUV DS Models the sound of the Marshall GUV NOR Metal Zone The sound of the BOSS MT 2 60s FUZZ Models the sound of the FUZZFACE Oct Fuzz Models the sound of the ACETONE FUZZ MUFF FUZZ Models the sound of the Electro Har monix Big Muff Custom 1 Type 1 for custom settings Custom 2 Type 2 for custom settings When CUSTOM is Selected for TYPE When the TYPE is set to CUSTOM you can set the following parameters Making Custom Overdrive Distortion Settings p 52 Parameter Value Type 1 2 OD 2 BD 2 ODB 3 DS 1 MT 2 FUZZ Bottom 1 2 50 50 Top 1 2 50 50 Low 1 2 50 50 High 1 2 50 50 Drive Adjusts the amount of distortion The distortion gets more intense as the value is increased Bass Adjusts the tone of the lower range The bass is given more emphasis as the value is increased Trebl
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6. High 50 50 Adjusts the tone of the upper range Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function Making Custom Pedal Wah Settings Here you can make three different sets of settings Custom 1 Custom 2 and Custom 3 Editing the Custom 1 2 or 3 settings alters all tones in patches that use these custom settings 1 Press WAH The WAH edit screen appears 2 Press PARAMETER lt Be so that FX Select is displayed then rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select WH 3 Press PARAMETER lt gt until Type appears in the display 4 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select from Custom 1 3 5 Press PARAMETER lt gt to show the custom parameters Custom EDT Type Custom ELIT CUSTOrF i EA Custom Range Low E Custom Range High El Custom Presence 6 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to change the setting value N Repeat Steps 4 through 6 as needed p Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Type Selects the basic type of wah CRY WAH This models the 70s type sound of the CRY BABY wah pedal VO WAH This models the sound of the VOX V846 Bass WAH Wah featuring a broader range of variations for the bass range Q 50 50 Adjusts the amount of characteristic effect applied to the wah tone Range Low 50 50 Selects the tone produced when the pedal is rocked back Range High 50 50 Selects the tone produced when the pedal
7. U1 1 u0 4 Settings for patch Numbers U1 1 through u0 4 4 If you want to proceed with the factory reset press ENTER The specified range of data is restored and the Play screen returns to the display Adjusting the Expression Pedal Although the GT 6B s expression 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 you can use the following procedure to readjust the pedal 1 Hold down PEDAL ASSIGN while you switch on the power The following messages alternate in the display 2 With the pedal completely released press WRITE The message OK appears and then the following messages alternate in the display Tf you press WRITE when the pedal is not completely released or when the pedal position angle is not correct the message Area Over appears in the display and you are prevented from proceeding to the next step If this occurs readjust the pedal position 3 With the pedal fully depressed press WRITE OK appears followed by press EXIT If you press WRITE when the pedal is not fully depressed or when the pedal position angle is not correct the message Area Over appears in the display and you are prevented from proceedin
8. Effect Chain appears in the display Each time NAME NS MASTER is pressed the item that can be set is changed following this order Name Noise Suppressor gt Master Bypass EXP Mode gt Foot Volume Effect Chain Effects are shown in lowercase letters when turned off 2 Use the VALUE dial or PARAMETER lt q Be to move the cursor to the point where you want to have the effect inserted 3 Press the ON OFF button for the effect you want to insert The selected effect is inserted at the cursor position You cannot directly switch placement of the noise suppressor in the order of effects However you can change the placement indirectly by changing the order of other effects placed before and after the noise suppressor Use PEDAL ASSIGN to assign Foot Volume 4 If you want to change the sequence further repeat Steps 2 and 3 5 If you want to save the sequence you ve set up use the Write procedure p 23 to save it to a User patch Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Write When you want to save a tone created or a tone for which changes have been made use the Write procedure to save the tone to a User patch The newly created tone will be discarded if the power is turned off or if the tone is switched How to Switch Patches p 14 before you ve carried out the Write procedure a No mT A smer acn Pow
9. NEM If you want to save a tone for which you have made settings use the Write procedure p 23 to save the tone to a User patch Pedal Bend OBOSS GT 6Bszzs PROCESSOR EFFEC E CD Gay ATK THR SUS RANO LEVEL DRIVE LEVI El O O NS FREQ GAN Te anes A con came 6 a go as ic O Ot ELECT mo om 1 Press FX 2 2 Turn on the FX 2 effect Adding Effects p 18 This step is not required if the effect is already on 3 Press PARAMETER f B to select the FX Select parameter 4 Rotate the VALUE dial to change the setting value to PB Moving the expression pedal now gives you a pitch bend effect By assigning PB on off to the expression pedal switch you can switch the Pedal Bend effect on and off by firmly pressing down on the pedal s toe p 46 5 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Nem If you want to save a tone for which you have made settings use the Write procedure p 23 to save the tone to a User patch Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Ring Modulator Naming Tones Each patch can be given a name Patch Name consisting of up to fourteen characters You can assign whatever names you like such as names suggesting the sound created or the OBOSS GT 6Bus PROCESSOR name of the song in which it is to be used COMP LIMITER Soe EA ATITHR SUS R
10. This parameter is actually controlled with the expression pedal Level Adjusts the volume E TW Touch Wah The filter behaves differently depending on the volume level of the instrument being input This provides a unique effect whereby the filter changes according to how you play Parameter Value Mode LPF BPF HPF Polarity Up Down Sens 0 100 Frequency 0 100 Depth 0 100 Peak 0 100 Level 0 100 Mode Selects the wah mode LPF Low Pass Filter This creates a wah effect over a wide frequency range including the low end BPF Band Pass Filter This creates a wah effect in a narrow range of midrange frequencies HPF High Pass Filter This creates a wah effect over a wide range of frequencies in the upper range Polarity This selects the direction in which the filter changes in response to the input Up The filter rises from lower to higher frequencies in response to the input level Down The filter falls from higher to lower frequencies in response to the input level Sens This adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter changes according to the polarity setting Higher values result ina stronger response such that the filter responds with great sensitivity even when the strings are played lightly Freq Frequency This adjusts the reference frequency for the Wah effect Peak This adds a particular character to the sound Higher values produce a stronger tone which emphasizes the
11. When using an expression pedal or other controller that changes values over a continuous range the value of the setting changes accordingly within the range set by the minimum MIN and maximum MAX values When using the expression pedal maximum value Target Max minimum value Target Min When the pedal is fully raised Expression Pedal Additionally when the target is of an on off type the When the pedal is fully advanced median value of the received data is used as the dividing line in determining whether to switch it on or off 49 Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign When controlling an On Off target with the expression pedal On Target Max ON Off Target Min OFF When the pedal When the pedal When the pedal is fully raised is advanced halfway is fully advanced Expression Pedal The range that can be selected changes according to the target setting When the minimum is set to a higher value than the maximum the change in the parameter is reversed The values of settings may change if the target is altered after the minimum value and maximum value are set Be sure to check the minimum value and maximum value settings after changing the target Source This sets the controller source that affects the target parameter Controllers that can be selected as the source are shown below e EXP PEDAL Expression pedal e
12. e When all effects are set to OFF the analog bypass sound is output and the volume cannot be controlled with Foot Volume p 44 e When CHORUS or REV DLY are the only effects being used analog bypass sound is output for the direct sound so only the effect sound is controlled with the FOOT VOLUME p 44 Appendices MIDI messages are not transmitted Error Messages received If an incorrect operation is attempted or execution is not O Is the MIDI cable broken possible an error message will appear in the display When gt Try using a different MIDI cable this occurs continue by following the instructions indicated in th O Is the GT 6B correctly connected to the external MIDI OS device Check connections with the other MIDI device O Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices match Make sure that the MIDI channels on both devices match p 65 O The memory backup battery inside the GT 6B has run down This message appears when the power is turned O If sending messages from the GT 6B have you set the 5 app P on settings necessary for sending data 8 y 5 ro O Replace the battery as soon as possible For battery Check the on off status p 66 for transmission of replacement please contact the nearest Roland Service Program Change messages and the settings for the Center or your dealer controller numbers to be transmitted p 66 O There is a problem with the MIDI cable c
13. MASTER UTILITY AO O B SELECT ms DEL FREQ GAIN TOTAL O 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ au O mt o nen O ca O When the Bypass EXP Mode p 55 and Noise Suppressor p 44 is set to Off and only CHORUS or REV DLY is used the direct sound is output as analog output In this case EFFECT LEVEL does not change the volume of the direct sound The patch level as adjusted with the PATCH LEVEL knob is saved when the Write procedure p 23 is carried out Tuning the Bass The GT 6B is equipped with an Internal automatic chromatic tuner Turning on the tuner mutes the output and activates the tuner Turning the Tuner Function On Use the following procedure to switch to Tuner mode 8 Using the Pedal To switch to Tuner mode simultaneously press the PATCH A and PATCH W pedals Press either the PATCH A or PATCH W pedals to return to the original mode Using the Buttons Each time the panel button TUNER BYPASS is pressed the unit switches between Tuner mode Bypass mode p 55 and Play mode About the Display During Tuning With the GT 6B s internal tuner the note name is indicated in the upper row of the display and the Tuning Guide is shown in the lower row indicating the
14. On FX Select Octave Enhancer Slow Gear Freq Frequency Defretter Ring Mod This adjusts the reference frequency for the Wah effect ee On Off Effect On Off Peak Switches the FX 1 effect on and off This adds a particular character to the sound Higher values FX Select Effect Select produce a stronger tone which emphasizes the wah effect Selects the effect to be used more Polarity This selects the direction in which the filter changes in E O CT O ctave response to the input This adds a sound one octave below the original sound Up resulting in a fatter sound The filter rises from lower to higher frequencies in response Use this effect only when playing one note at a time The to the input level octave sound does not sound good with chords Down The unit may not operate correctly if the order in which the The filter falls from higher to lower frequencies in response effects are connected is changed so that this is connected after to the input level FX 2 causing the sound to become muddy and indistinct Sens Parameter Value This adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter changes Effect Level 0 100 according to the polarity setting Higher values result in a Direct Level 0 100 stronger response such that the filter responds with great sensitivity even when the strings are played lightly Effect Level This adjusts the volume of the sound played one octave When the filter is set to be altered cyclicall
15. The limiter goes onto effect at lower levels as the value is reduced with Rack 160D This controls the input level with Vtg Rack U Increasing the value deepens the effect Thres input appears in the display Ratio with Rack 160D Vtg Rack U Adjusts the limiter compression ratio Higher values create a stronger compression effect Release with Vtg Rack U This adjusts the time from when the signal level drops below the threshold until when the compression is removed The higher the values set the more rapidly the compression is released and the more clearly the sound from the next string played is heard Tone with BOSS Comp Adjusts the tone The higher the value set the more the high frequencies are boosted resulting in a harder sound Level Adjusts the volume 25 Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained OD DIST Overdrive Distortion This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain The GT 6B provides nine types of distortion with two different custom settings E OD Overdrive This provides the warm natural type of distortion that occurs naturally when you turn up the volume on a tube amp This effect is often used as an amp pre booster E DST Distortion This effect features a deep powerful distortion that is difficult to achieve with amp distortion alone E FUZ Fuzz This effect gives an even more powerful and intense distortion than you get with regular distortion
16. and the tempo is set to match the timing you ve used while depressing the pedal tap input Press the CTL pedal to begin recording The CTL pedal s red indicator stops flashing and stays lit indicating that the GT 6B is recording Recording stops automatically as soon as the amount that s been recorded exceeds the available recording time Press the CTL pedal to end the recording When you stop recording the recorded phrases simultaneously starts playing back The CTL pedal s red indicator light goes out and the green indicator flashes indicating that playback is in progress In addition the Number 4 pedal s indicator lights up indicating that the memory contains recorded data Dark Blink Press the CTL pedal once again to y Blink begin overdubbing Synchronize the overdub to the recorded phrase The CTL pedal s green indicator flashes and the red indicator light goes on indicating that playback and recording are being carried out simultaneously Each time the CTL pedal is pressed playback and overdubbing repeat When you have finished playback and overdubbing press the Number 4 pedal If you want to erase the results of Dark your recording press and hold down the Number 4 pedal for at least two seconds The recorded content is temporary Note that carrying out the following procedures erases the recording Turning off the power to the GT 6B Switching to another patch Set
17. p 61 On p 62 PATCH No amp VALUE p 62 Immediate p 63 Assignable p 63 Assignable p 63 100 1 p 65 Omni On p 65 Rx p 65 1 p 65 Auto p 65 On p 66 7 p 66 81 p 66 80 p 66 Off p 66 Off p 66 Fix p 69 Appendices Restoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset Restoring the GT 6B to the settings made at the factory is referred to as Factory Reset Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in effect when the GT 6B was shipped from the factory you can also specify the range of settings to be reset 21 3 mR n our syp mep pepaL ox smscr A smar a Pow P A BASS EFFECTS paTcH O B m S S J T 6 B PROCESSOR Name EFFECT LEVEL Y PREAMP SPEAKER EBLE MIDDLE EZIB beon ery O Ea RRS a O MASER unu ETONE J 8 ela 4 1 Turn off the power 2 While holding down COMP LIMITER ON OFF button and TYPE VARIATION turn on the power The Factory Reset range setting screen appears in the display The area of data you wish to factory reset To cancel the Factory Reset press EXIT 3 Press PARAMETER lt B to move the cursor and rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to specify the range of settings you want to restore to the factory settings System System parameters Harmonist scales Auto Slap phrases and overdrive distortion and wah custom edit parameters
18. Attack Specifies that the note is to be played with an attack Less The note is played with no attack Good for hammering and other such techniques Thumb The note is played with the sound as if the string is struck with the thumb Pluck The note is played with the sound as if the string is plucked with the index finger You can express ghost notes by setting Mute and specifying Thumb or Pluck E SDD Short Delay This is a delay with the maximum delay time of 400 ms This is an effective way to make the sound fatter Parameter Value Delay Time 0 ms 700 ms BPM BPM J Feedback 0 100 Effect Level 0 120 Delay Time Adjusts the delay time When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER B to display the Master BPM settings screen Feedback Feedback refers to returning the delayed signal back into the input of the delay This parameter adjusts the volume that is returned to the input Higher settings result in more delay repeats Effect Level Adjusts the volume of the delay sound Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained E VIB Vibrato The vibrato effect is created by slightly mod
19. BASS EFFECTS ParoHy O B o S S G T 6 B PROCESSOR ve TAN Gn 5 COMP LIMITER OD DIST Gans may ATK THR SUS RATIO LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL PARAMETER gt a 5 1 3 PEDAL TUNER ASSIGN BYPASS SH WH Nee z ar a GAIN MASER uny ZION olo Oem O OOF wo m SELECT 1 Press WRITE The content of the display changes and the GT 6B is ready for a patch to be specified as the save destination Destination Patch 2 Rotate the VALUE dial to select the save destination patch Only User patches can be selected as the save destination This step is unnecessary if the current patch may be used To cancel the Write procedure press EXIT The Play screen returns to the display 3 Press WRITE once more The tone is saved to the save destination patch and the Play screen returns to the display The sound of the patch previously stored at the save destination is permanently deleted once the write is executed Copying Patches You can copy a Preset or User patch to another User patch 3 T oe EN Pow BASS EFFECTS Parens OBOSS GT 6B zz BAN EFFECT LEVEL 5 OTE ES EZ ATK THR SUS RATIO LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL PARAMETER a gt axes O O Cine O car wane O 2 4 TO m MEB ere 4 G El M Nf T NF VA NA J ar FREQ GAIN TOTAL ez SEY umn Ga B
20. Change messages received by the GT 6B and the patches to be switched to in the Program Change Map Initial Program Change Map Settings The Program Change Map set at the factory is shown below Program Number Bank Patch Number 1 U1 1 2 U1 2 3 U1 3 4 Ul 4 5 U2 1 39 U0 3 40 U0 4 41 ul 1 42 ul 2 79 u0 3 80 u0 4 81 P1 1 82 P1 2 119 P0 3 120 P0 4 121 P0 4 122 P0 4 128 P0 4 Procedure a BASS EFFECTS ParcHy B os S GT 6 B PROCESSOR ee COMP LIMITER chorus on al ATK THR SUS RATO LEVEL ee EXT WRITE g PREAMP SPEAKER TREBLE MIDDLE EZAB beon tuners Ce E vs A A NS care x NAME NS a FREA GAIN TOTAL GED MASER unu CB O fe O 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ E G a sao 14 6 1 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER a B so that MIDI Map Select is displayed 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select Prog You cannot set the Program Change Map when Fix is selected it is not displayed See the following item for more on MIDI Map Select 3 Press PARAMETER p until MIDI Program Map appears in the display Program Number Patch Number 4 Press PARAMETER lt B to move the cursor and rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the receive
21. EXP SW Expression pedal switch e CTL PEDAL CTL pedal The CTL pedal indicator is not lit The indicator lights up according to the CTL pedal setting p 46 e SUB EXP PEDAL External expression pedal connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 jack Set SYS Sub CTL 1 Func p 63 to Assignable e SUB CTL 1 2 Foot switch connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 jack Set SYS Sub CTL 1 2 Func p 63 to Assignable e MIDI CCA 1 31 64 95 Control Change messages from an external MIDI device 1 31 64 95 The CTL pedal indicator lights according to the settings made with the CTL pedal Source Mode This determines the manner in which the setting is to be changed when a momentary type foot switch such as the optional FS 5U is used The GT 6B s control pedal is a momentary type pedal Switch the settings as needed to accommodate your setup Normal The normal state is Off minimum value with the switch On maximum value only while the foot switch is depressed Toggle The setting alternately switches between On maximum value and Off minimum value with each press of the foot switch Example 1 When switching effects on and off with a foot switch Source Source Mode Momentary Type Toggle CTL pedal FS 5U external Latch Type Normal FS 5L external Expression pedal Normal EV 5 external Example 2 When the effect is applied more or is on
22. Off and only CHORUS or REV DLY is used the direct sound is output as analog output Parameter Value On Off Off On Fx Select Reverb Delay Reverb amp Delay SoundOnSound On Off Effect On Off Sets the reverb delay effect to ON or OFF This setting is not available when SoundOnSound is selected Fx Select Effects Select Reverb This effect adds reverberation to the sound Delay This effect creates and outputs a delayed sound from the direct sound Reverb amp Delay You can also use reverb and delay simultaneously SoundOnSound With this effect a sound is played and recorded and then while playback of that sound repeats loops following sounds are layered onto the sound one after another 27 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained When Sound On Sound is selected Pedal 4 and the BYPASS CTL pedal function as Sound On Sound controls For more detailed information refer to Using Sound On Sound p 54 E REV Reverb Parameter Value Type Room1 Room2 Hall1 Hall2 Plate Reverb Time 0 1 s 10 0 s 0 1 s step Pre Delay 0 ms 10 Oms 1 ms step Low Cut Flat 55 0 Hz 110 Hz 165 Hz 200 Hz 280 Hz 340 Hz 400 Hz 500 Hz 630 Hz 800 Hz Hi Cut 700 Hz 1 00 kHz 1 40 kHz 2 00 kHz 3 00 kHz 4 00 kHz 6 00 kHz 8 00 kHz 11 0 kHz Flat Density 0 10 Effect Level 0 100 Type This selects the reverb type You can change the settings to obtain simulations of various different
23. TERTRE E ia EDLY Delay E R amp D Reverb amp Delay E SOS Sound On Sound coccccccccacacicocanocananinanannnnananononanononanononananonanos 29 PREAMP SPEAKER coccoccccccccocninnenincnnncrnencnneraarrnerannnnas 29 ME Preamp ee rae r E Ya Re erge 29 A easan eaea EEE aan 30 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ snnsssssnsnnsnnsnnnnunnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnna 31 WPA A EA TTT T E WH Pedal Wah E TW Touch Wah E AW Auto Wah EOC OGta Ve va a ee A E ENH Enhancer E SG Slow Gear E PH Phaser E FL Flanger E HRM Harmonist MPS Pitch Shifter nna nea nae E PB Pedal Bend tesccecseccccecesssccasccsevsceccastesacescstesesueescntevdesausesieateteats E 2CE 2x2 Chorus E ASL Auto Slap E SDD Short Delay E VIB Vibrato E HMN Humanizer E T P TREMOLO PAN E SYN Bass SYN orocisaconorioninioniocosioni no moss ricrinsntesricis corrio NS Noise SUPPreSSOl scsseceeceseeeeseeesseeseeeenseeeseeeseeees 44 MASTER cda 44 FV Foot VOIUME coonnccccnncccconaconnnancnnnnn cn nnnncn nana rra cnn 44 Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign 45 Selecting Each Effect to Be Turned On and Off with the Number Pedals oooononiocoonacnccnocnannanccnconnananccnnnnnas 45 Settings for Using the Expression Pedal 45 Setting the Range of the Volume Change emooonconcnncncnnnnrnacnanirnnnanos 45 If You Don t Want to U
24. Use only the specified expression pedal EV 5 sold separately By connecting any other expression pedals you risk causing malfunction and or damage to the unit Use a cable from Roland to make the connection If using some other make of connection cable please note the following precautions e Some connection cables contain resistors Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low or impossible to hear For infor mation on cable specifications contact the manufac turer of the cable Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY cccceescsceeeeeeeeeeeees 2 IMPORTANT NOTEG ccceeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 Main Features omncncarononcnranoncaranoncararannananos 7 Panel Descriptions ocomononcononencnnanoncananoncnanns 8 Front Panelit nnani aan aunan aunan anaa anaana 8 Rear Panel cccccsseenessseeesseceeenseensesseeeeseeeeenseeesasenenenseenens 11 Chapter 1 Playing SOUN S ocococconononcnnanoncnranoncaranonnanas 12 Making Connections ommoccccoccccnncanennnnnnnnennnnenannanncennnnannes 12 Turning On the POWEL ccssccsseeseeesseeeeseeeseeeneeeeeeenseees 13 Adjusting the Output Level cccccsccsceseeesteseetestesesessesesteaeenees 13 What ts a Patch vic ii 14 Selecting Patches cssscsseesesseeseseesseessseesseeseseesseeeees 14 How to Switch Patches cccessssscesseeeeseseeeeeceeeeeeseseeeeeeseeeneese
25. can use Exclusive messages to transmit the settings for effect sounds and other content stored in the GT 6B to other MIDI devices For example you can provide another GT 6B with the same settings and save effect sound settings to a sequencer or other device Controlling the GT 6B Remotely From an External MIDI Device Switching Patch Numbers When the GT 6B receives Program Change messages from the external MIDI device the corresponding patches are switched simultaneously NEO You can set the correspondence between MIDI Program Change messages and the GT 6B s patches using the Program Change Map p 69 Make these settings when you create correspondences for effect sounds with other MIDI devices The connections shown in the figure below are for a sequencer automatically performing the backing as a bass is being played The patches are switched automatically when the program numbers corresponding to the patches are input along with the performance data at the points where you have determined the GT 6B patches are to be switched poo poo poo sae i OUT MIDI IN OBOSS Grbheco a mn om ME 19 7 NE 20000 oto T wa een cl a BYPASS E Receiving Control Change Messages M
26. changing the frequency response of a filter With WAH you can select the type to be used from the following Pedal Wah Touch Wah Auto Wah Parameter Value On Off Off On FX Select Pedal Wah Touch Wah Auto Wah On Off Effect On Off Switches the Wah effect on and off FX Select Effect Select Selects the wah effect function E WH Pedal Wah The Expression pedal is used for real time control of the wah effect The GT 6B s expression pedal automatically switches to the wah pedal function when WAH is selected in FX Select Parameter Value Type CRY WAH VO WAH Bass WAH Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Pedal Position 0 100 Level 0 100 Type Selects the type of wah effect CRY WAH Models the 70s sound of the CRY BABY pedal VO WAH Models the sound of the VOX V846 Bass WAH A broader wah that features a variable range making it suitable for the bass range Custom 1 3 Custom wah sounds that are created by editing the parameters 31 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained O When Type is Set to Custom 1 3 You can make settings for the following parameters when TYPE is set to Custom 1 3 es Making Custom Pedal Wah Settings p 53 Parameter Value Type 1 3 CRY WAH VO WAH Bass WAH Q 1 3 50 50 Range Low 1 3 50 50 Range High 1 3 50 50 Presence 1 3 50 50 Pdl Position Pedal Position This adjusts the position of the wah pedal
27. converter Also the direct sound is output after passing through the AD DA converter even when CHORUS or REV DLY is used so you can use the expression pedal to control the volume level for sounds including the direct sound 3 To save the settings perform the Write procedure p 23 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Switching Bypass On and Off Using the Pedal When the BYPASS CTL pedal or the expression pedal switch function is set to Bypass these pedals then toggle between bypass or effect on each time they are pressed The green BYPASS CTL pedal is lit while the unit is in bypass mode refer to Settings for Using the Expression Pedal Switch CTL Pedal p 46 Using the Buttons Each time the panel button TUNER BYPASS is pressed the unit switches between Tuner mode p 56 Bypass mode and Play mode Connecting Directly to a Recording Mixer or PA Mixer XLR Balanced Output The GT 6B features balanced outputs that utilize XLR connectors Although direct boxes are generally used to connect bass effects processor outputs to mixers in concert halls and recording studios you can connect the GT 6B directly to the mixer which lets you avoid degradations in the sound quality as well as any additional problems that might occur as the result of connecting multiple devices DIRECT 1 GND 2 H Switching the XLR Output Connector Signals You c
28. down to the minimum level The GT 6B s volume is adjusted with the OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel Turning this completely to the left counterclockwise sets the volume to the minimum level 2 Switch ON the POWER switch on the GT 6B s rear panel The display changes and the following appears in the display After a brief interval a few seconds the unit switches to regular performance mode The screen that appears at that point is called the Play screen BANK When the GT 6B is turned on the patch most recently selected when the power was last turned off is selected This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required before the unit will operate normally 3 Next turn on the power to the bass amp power amp Adjusting the Output Level Adjust the GT 6B s output level with the OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel Turn the knob to the marked range to set the volume to a standard level OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL R L MONO PHONES MAX MIN 90000 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH Pi SF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIC THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DE v h RAUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVE INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MA W USE UNDESIRED OPERATION 13 Chapter 1 Playing Sounds What is a Patch When performing on your bass you may select a variety of differ
29. eek aiian nna 27 29 54 OU E EAE ATES 50 Source Modenie u ere aia aE Ea E 47 50 SPEAKER SL 30 O EA A E E E A 35 Step Rate ae ccs resiebene Ga Meveherechecbaleees Iei ebhescenaasensdteases 35 SOLO O A A A vee ee 27 SUBIC Vals Qos por a litio where citas 63 SUS sedate bet hii eh tenes ie nd i Ae eee 8 SUS tain LAN A A ID 25 IN AI 42 SA E Seneteeaceenetblateeden cs Sbasnsbe tere eee 65 A he eke BAe tile teetectetd sect A tees ae 42 Tap LIM inten clics cash cats adicionan 29 Target s a Dictate satel ds anda 47 49 Target Range si heieri keie aeaiiai aana anas naiai 49 TEMPO AAA A celta rete ee 29 39 TIRA a ias 8 Threshold univirne 25 44 A 25 MOP A AS 52 Touch Wah ica ii its 32 Trebles ani nnne onnan e aa N 26 30 TREMOLO iii aladas 42 A di Ed Se oy 41 LU A eA a cs 56 TW 32 TYPE aia add 30 ANP ico EEES nate ati E 25 28 U Ultra FAL iria aaa ias 30 Ultra LO A a a 30 User Batik meitan is 14 User PTAS ito dei 39 User Scale iaa sia aid 37 V VIB iria ena aah 41 WIDEATO mania iaa dades 41 MI A a Eds 36 VOWEL iii dias 41 WwW WAH AA E R T RI 31 Wah ln ee oa an e e io St ba 20 WAV A dt E 42 ER AAA vets a a E i iian 42 AATA m BERE AE E E E EAE OALE AE 31 X A EN 55 MEMO 81 82 MEMO Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren
30. from an O Do not drop it outlet or this unit extended period of time disconnect the AC e Do not force the unit s power supply cord to share SO adaptor an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices Be especially careful when using extension cords the total power used by all e Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an Q devices you have connected to the extension e Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming cord s outlet must never exceed the power rating entangled Also all cords and cables should be AN watts amperes for the extension cord Excessive placed so they are out of the reach of children loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat eeeesestaseasesesseseseeeeescaesauceuseuseusseseseseeaseuseuseaseuseaseeseseseessseseeseasensensanss up and eventually melt through Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit e Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with listed on the Information page wet hands when plugging into or unplugging Y EET E E o A Ad idas from an outlet or this unit e Before moving the unit disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external O devices Before cleaning the unit turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet p 12 e Whenever you suspect the possib
31. is pressed fully forward Presence 50 50 Adjusts the tonal quality of the wah effect 53 You SO Chapter 7 Using Sound On Sound can use the Sound On Sound function by selecting S with the REV DLY Fx Select p 27 Here the Number 4 pedal and the BYPASS CTL pedal automatically function as Sound On Sound controls BOSS GT 6B ezs gt a Number 4 pedal CTL pedal Stop Erase Record Play Overdub The Number 4 pedal won t function as the Sound On Sound control pedal if the Patch Select mode p 60 has been set to the Bank Number method of selection NEM The available recording time in HiQlty mode in which priority is placed on sound quality is approximately 3 seconds and approximately 6 seconds in LongTime mode in which priority is placed on longer recording time Procedure 1 Confirm that the CTL pedal s red Blink indicator is flashing y This means that the GT 6B is in recording standby mode and that there is nothing in the memory Additionally the rate at which the indicator flashes indicates the tempo allowing you to use this as a quick tempo check during recording Depress the Number 4 pedal at least twice while Tempo p 29 is set to BPM
32. no degradation in sound quality MIDI 2 OUT IN UB E DAI OUT SUB CTL 6 OUTPUT MONO SUB EXP 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD DIGITAL ER Ly E E Bia O E UNS Zs 3 e e DIGITAL IN Adjusting the Output Level from DIGITAL OUT With the GT 6B you can adjust the output level of DIGITAL OUT independently of the analog output level 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER fl B so that Digital Out is displayed 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the digital output level Valid settings 0 200 Raising the level too high may cause clipping of the signal within the unit Check the meter p 59 or otherwise monitor the signal while setting this to an appropriate level 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT 6B Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter You can meter the output level of each effect This is handy for checking the effects output levels 1 Press UTILITY a number of times until METER is displayed You can also select this by pressing UTILITY and then pressing PARAMETER ll p gt J 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select the effect whose level you want to check Only effects that are turned on can be selected You can check the level of signals being input to the INPUT jack by selecti
33. of the instrument connected to INPUT jack is too low O Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor gt Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor Can t Change Patches O Is something other than the Play screen shown in the display On the GT 6B patches can be selected only when the Play screen is displayed Press EXIT to return to the Play screen p 10 Parameters specified with control assign can t be controlled as intended O Is the effect switched off gt To control a parameter using the expression pedal or CTL pedal make sure the effect that contains the parameter you intend to control is switched on O Is something other than Assignable selected for the SUB CTL 1 2 function setting When operating a foot switch connected to the SUB EXP SUB CTL 1 2 jack set the SUB CTL 1 2 function to Assignable p 63 O Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices match when using MIDI Make sure that the MIDI channels of both devices match p 65 When Omni On is selected in Omni mode messages on all MIDI channels are received regardless of the MIDI channel settings p 65 gt Make sure that the controller numbers of both devices match p 66 Volume level does not change with Foot Volume O Is OFF selected in Bypass EXP Mode p 55 and Noise Suppressor p 44 gt If OFF is set in Bypass EXP Mode note the following
34. stripe functions according to the Sub Control 1 settings and the foot switch connected using the plug with the red stripe functions according to the Sub 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the Knob mode Control 2 settings Immediate When you have only one foot switch connected the Sub Turning the knobs immediately changes the values Control 1 settings are used Current Setting a 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER Values begin to change only once the knob position a that SubCTL 1 Func or SubCTL 2 Func i reaches the values set in the patch g Peters E E MESE SS displayed 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the function for the foot switch Assignable The controller set in each patch s Pedal Assign p 46 is used Bypass On Off The foot switch is used as a bypass On Off switch Patch Select The foot switch is used for switching Patch Select mode p 60 MIDI Start Stop The foot switch is used for starting and stopping an external MIDI device such as a sequencer MMC Play Stop The foot switch is used for controlling Play and Stop for the external MIDI device such as a hard disk recorder 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen 63 Chapter 10 Using MIDI What Can You Do with MIDI You can perform the following operations using MIDI with the GT 6B The use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channe
35. that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should immediately stop using the unit and consult an audiologist This unit either alone or in combination with an S coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft Do not allow any objects e g flammable material S drinks etc to penetrate the unit 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 e The AC adaptor the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or e Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or e The unit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet or e The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance AA CAUTION e In households with small children an adult e The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so should provide supervision until the child is their location or position does not interfere with AN capable of following all the rules essential for the their proper ventilation safeoperationofthewnite a ts e Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor e Protect the unit from strong impact cord when plugging into or unplugging
36. the Assign On Off screens for ASSIGN 1 8 When the upper row of the screen indicates OFF flashing press PEDAL ASSIGN to set it to ON lit 3 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select the following settings For Foot Volume SUB EXP FV For Pitch Shifter SUB EXP PS 4 If Pitch Bend has been selected in Step 3 carry out the following Press FX 2 so that On appears in the display Next press PARAMETER Be to display FX Select then select P S with the PATCH VALUE dial 51 Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function With the GT 6 s Customize function you can rely on your own sensibilities and create a totally new effect by tweaking the settings for the Preamp Speaker Simulator Overdrive Distortion and Pedal Wah The result can then be saved on the GT 6 as Custom settings You can also use these custom settings in other patches Nore Custom settings are automatically updated saved even if you don t carry out the Write procedure For this reason you need to keep in mind that once you change the settings the previous settings can no longer be restored You can restore custom settings to their original factory set values by carrying out Factory Reset for the system p 73 All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners The names used for the sounds ment
37. the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER B to display the Master BPM settings screen Depth Adjusts the depth of the volume change E SYN Bass Synth This effect produces a synth bass sound Two methods are used the Internal Sound Generator method and the Waveform Shaping method Internal Sound Generator Method The unit detects pitch and attack information in the input bass sound and causes the internal sound generator to generate sound Please note the following points This function does not work properly with chords Be sure to mute all the other strings and play single notes Ifyou want to play a string before a previous sound has stopped completely mute the previous sound first and then play the next string with a firm clear attack Sounds may not be generated correctly if the unit is unable to detect the attack Waveform Shaping Method The synth bass sound is created by serial processing of the input bass sound Parameter Value Wave Square Saw Brass Bow Octave Shift O 1 PWM Rate 0 100 PWM Depth 0 100 Noise Level 0 100 Sens 0 100 Hold Off On Attack Trigger Off On Resonance 0 100 Cutoff Freq 0 100 Depth 100 100 Decay 0 100 Synth Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 Bend Off On Pitch Min 24 424 Pitch Max 24 424 Pedal Position 0 100 Wave This selects the type of waveform used as the foundation of the bass syn
38. to MEMO the portion of text you want to edit If you want to save a tone for which you have made settings use the Write procedure p 23 to save the tone ae Rotate the VALUE dial to change the tharaclers to a User patch You can use the following functions when changing text characters CAPS Switches the character at the cursor position between uppercase and lowercase INS Inserts a blank space at the cursor position DEL Deletes the character at the cursor position and shifts the characters following it to the left 4 Ifyou want to edit names further repeat Steps 2 and 3 5 If you want to save the sequence you ve set up use the Write procedure p 23 to save it to a User patch Press EXIT to return to the Play screen 21 Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Changing the Order of the MEMO Effects Effect Cha in You can switch effects on and off even while making the settings for the connection order You can use the ON You can freely change the order in which the effects are OFF buttons corresponding to the effects appearing to connected the left and right of the cursor to turn these effects on and off 2 BOSS GT 6Bz 7 awo BANK LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL COMP LIMITER CB DRI PREAMP SPEAKER TREBLE MIDDLE BASS En NAME NS MASTER UTILITY ARIS wae 3 1 a FREQ GAIN 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ 1 Press NAME NS MASTER until
39. 100 Low Pre Delay 0 0 msec 40 0 msec Low Level 0 100 High Rate 0 100 BPM o BPM SS High Depth 0 100 High Pre Delay 0 0 msec 40 0 msec High Level 0 100 Xover f Crossover frequency This parameter sets the frequency at which the direct sound is divided into low and high frequency ranges Lo Rate Low Rate Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect in the lower range When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER gt to display the Master BPM settings screen Lo Depth Low Depth Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect for the lower range If you wish to use this as a doubling effect use a setting of 0 Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained Lo PreDly Low Pre Delay Adjusts the time from when the direct sound in the lower range is output until the effect sound is output Extending the pre delay produces the sensation of multiple sounds being played doubling effect Lo Level Low Level Adjusts the volume of the lower range Hi Rate High Rate Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect for the upper range When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 sp
40. 20 Pedal Wah cti lid ia 31 i EA a AR E IE RIOR 35 ARS A 35 PLASC ai aida acosa 39 rd A A a EEE e ton 40 PitcMac aaa 38 43 PiCO MIO ii da EA dia 38 43 Pit Shit ata iaa a da 37 PEAN A a Wi os Galle aeaa 54 Playback Level s cc ccscevciessencrttexeserietiahese Ea EEES 29 Pollos cacao iio ens fates S 32 Pre Delay smart uri 27 28 Pre Shape nuria pct 30 A Ae a Ae atk eReader 29 Brey eet sign ements nis urea teen sentra st 36 Preset Bank aniston idas 14 Program Change toreros intacta 64 Program Change Map conencccocononcnonnnocnnnnnnnnnranneninirananona 69 PWM Depth incita ias 43 PWMRatercio cnn laicas incida 43 Q Di A e de o 31 QuUANtZO wears 29 Quick Setting cti arc 19 46 48 R RED aero cetaceans estates 29 RM elie esters a ne Sa eee Bie 34 Rad a Pelee odes O 27 35 RATIOS aia rocio toda uan 8 RAMO TO SesSecse 25 REC A IA ES 54 Rec ive Channel mirad 65 Release ld tia 25 4 RESONANCIA A AS 35 SS coliciaseeesvsstadeeceevetscerssuectsenerstatses 30 RE Vania sa E a E 28 Reverb ici ee da Aa 28 Reverb amp Delay ce aiite dieat atraia aia 27 29 Reverb Lime Peele eee i laiade Ria 28 Ring Modulator comcccnconcncncncononenenenocannnnennarnrnrnnnnrnrnnos 21 34 Rise TIME mancini tnne eerie iiia TAR 34 S SDD saanane ea eae ie a Rei 40 SI a a irae A A ada 32 SA AA A ENEE 34 Short Delay siea Ea ea E EEE E EE 40 UN EE E ETENA 28 SloW Gear E E e E TET 34 DOS A EAR T E OT 29 SOS MOE Bee aes 29 Sound A NA 40 Sound On Sound
41. AL TUNER ASSIGN BYPASS EN NAME NS MASTER UTILITY AO 2887 1 1 Press EZ TONE 2 Rotate the VALUE dial to select the settings resembling those for the tone you want 3 Press the ON OFF buttons to turn effects on and off and turn the knobs to adjust the tone COMP LIMITER OD DIST Gap Ga ATK THR SUS RATIO LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL PREAMP SPEAKER TYPE CONCERT 810 GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS LEVEL SPEAKER ORIGINAL SESSION 8x10 O O O O 0 O BASS 360 2x15 B MAN 1x18 FLIP TOP 1x152 a FREQ GAIN TOTAL olo O eee SELECT ON OFF button You can press EZ TONE again to compare the tone in use before entering EZ Tone mode with the present tone 4 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen The tone switches to the tone selected in EZ Tone Pressing EXIT while the readout is flashing when the tone prior to switching to EZ Tone mode is selected returns you to the patch that was selected before going into EZ Tone mode Tf you want to save a tone you ve created use the Write procedure p 23 to save it to a User patch Adjusting the Tones with the Knobs The GT 6B panel features fifteen knob controls These knobs let you make changes to the selected patch s tone quickly and easily There are also other methods you can use to adjust the tone For more details refer to p 19 EFFECT LEVEL COMP LIMITER OD DIST Gap Gam ATK THR SUS RATIO LEVEL DRI
42. ASS EFFECTS Y bIBOSS GT 6Bezss aw o EXP PEDAL EFFECT 30 ON OFF Q COMP LIMITER Gp Gay ATK THR SUS RATIO LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL panenn o ED gt 2E S sat we S PREAMP SPEAKER TREBLE MIDDLE BASS PEDAL TUNER ASSIGN BYPASS NAME NS MASTER UTILITY CAID FREQ GAIN TOTAL ole O eae SELECT ms E e 4 REV DLY BYPASS SOS f sos LIL fp pd o E 0D DIST FX I TOP rAPTEMPO PLAY LEAR ESS OVERDUB LD gt 25Ec LL el SX EEG Losi COMP LIMITER OD DIST cun m ATR SUS RATIO LEVEL pearls LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL r O Si JSN AOS PARES oe O N O 0 PARAMETER Q D Q I GQ D Nef UL UL LF UL N CO TYPE Cli TYPE VARIATION WAH C A Caer 0 00026262 ae O 0 PREAMP SPEAKER O TYPE CONCERT 810 GAIN TREBLE gt BASS pot BER ORIGINAL TUNE pe gt AR 0 SS gt ES BYPASS o rae 0 9 o O i Oe C8 pa lx SY No LY Ss 4 sex LY Ns Y ae NA Al ME NS FREQ GAIN TOTAL MASTER LEZ TONE 23 3 O 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ kaj O 1 Display E COMP LIMITER p 25 A variety of information about the GT 6B appears here Compressor Limiter The left display shows the bank number The right display indicates patch names parameters 3 ATK THR Attack Threshold Knob and a variety of other info
43. ATIO LEVEL DRVE LEVI LEVEL LEVEL y SA KZA 3 O anwar a BASS EFFECTS patch PREAMP SPEAKER oo O l3 o S S G T 6 B PROCESSOR Gas DOLE BASS Li EFEC EE mo ME ey C PE Ea m pS PEA PE os kiia ame NAME NS a Frea can Tora lt lt apes O O O sw wea SELECT COMP LIMITER E ES pewno EVEI ATK THR SUS RATO LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL LEVEL LEVE 5 ARA 2 OO OB amp 1 Press FX 1 4 ae O c oO a o Orolo 5 2 Turn on the FX 1 effect Adding Effects p 18 K pa pe This step is not required if the effect is already on 1 3 3 Press PARAMETER el Be to select the FX 1 Press NAME NS MASTER until Name appears in Select parameter the display 4 Rotate the VALUE dial to change the setting value to Each time NAME NS MASTER is pressed the item that R M can be set is changed following this order Name Noise Suppressor gt Master gt Bypass EXP Mode 5 Set Pedal Assign p 48 so that Freq the frequency gt Foot Volume Effect Chain for R M the ring modulator is controlled with the expression pedal By assigning R M on off to the expression pedal switch you can switch the Pedal Bend effect on and off by firmly pressing down on the pedal s toe p 46 4 P Ve Cursor 6 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen 2 Press PARAMETER a Be to move the cursor
44. Button This is used for making settings for the GT 6B s overall operating environment 38 EZ TONE Button p 16 Use this button when you want to use the EZ tones and when searching for a desired tone 39 BANK PATCH Pedals Switch patches or banks with these pedals Press both pedals simultaneously to switch to Tuner mode p 56 40 EFFECT ON OFF NUMBER Pedal Use these to switch effects on and off and to switch patch numbers 41 BYPASS CTL CONTROL Pedal p 46 55 Use this to switch between bypass and the sound with the effects added you can also use this as a control pedal for any of a number of different functions that can be assigned to the pedal 42 Expression Pedal Controls volume wah and other parameters Note When you operate the expression pedal please be careful not to get your fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel When using the GT 6B in households with small children take care not to allow young children to handle the unit or play with it An adult should always be on hand to provide supervision and guidance with the operation of the unit 43 EXP PEDAL SW Expression Pedal Switch p 46 Firmly press the front tip of the pedal down to switch the effect on and off 44 EXP PEDAL SW ON OFF Expression Pedal Switch On Off Indicator Lights up when the effect being controlled with the Expression Pedal Switch is on and goes out when the effect is turned off Panel Descript
45. CT LEVEL J ATK THR SUS RATIO LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL PEDAL TUNER ASSIGN BYPASS CAPS NAME NS MASTER UTILITY ARA we ie 1 4 1 Press the ON OFF button for the effect with the 1 Press the ON OFF button for the effect with the settings you want to change settings you want to change The parameters for the selected effect appear in the The parameters for the selected effect appear in the display display 2 Press PARAMETER lt gt to select the During editing the most recently edited parameter for each parameter whose settings are to be changed effect is indicated in the display ff pray When more than one parameter is shown in the display 2 Press PARAMETER Be to display the press PARAMETER a Be to move the cursor to Quick Setting the parameter to be set NEO You can jump to the most important parameters by pressing PARAMETER p or q while holding down PARAMETER q or Be With items for 3 Rotate the VALUE dial to select the effect setting you which there aren t that many parameters the GT 6B want jumps to the last or first parameter When you press FX 1 FX 2 or WAH in Step 1 the 3 Rotate the VALUE dial to change the settings value settings for the effect selected by means of the FX Select parameter refer to the following item are switched 4 Repeat Steps 2 an
46. DI Sequencer Connect as shown below Set the GT 6B s Device ID to the same number that was used when the data was transmitted to the MIDI sequencer ua B5 o gt SALELE S oO oo gt T oo poo o 000 ooogo o oe 000 tooo DODOoDoOo oOo O Vee OUT MIDI IN rm Sun aa feos For instructions on operating the sequencer refer to the owner s manual for the sequencer you are using Receiving 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER lt p gt so that Bulk Load is displayed Transmit the data from the external MIDI device The following appears in the display when the GT 6B receives the data The following appears in the display when the GT 6B finishes receiving the data Further data can be received at this point Press EXIT to quit Bulk Load After you press EXIT Checking appears in the display indicating that the GT 6B is checking the received data When the check is completed the Play screen returns to the display Chapter 10 Using MIDI Setting the Program Change Map When switching patches using Program Change messages transmitted by an external MIDI device you can freely set the correspondence between Program
47. EAKER ON OFF Button Press this to switch the speakers on and off and when changing other settings The PREAMP turns on automatically when the SPEAKER is turned on Additionally turning off the SPEAKER automatically turns off the PREAMP Panel Descriptions E WAH p 31 27 WAH ON OFF Button Press this to switch the wah on and off and when changing other settings E FX 1 p 33 28 FX 1 ON OFF Button Press this to switch FX 1 on and off and when changing other settings E FX 2 p 35 29 FX 2 ON OFF Button Press this to switch FX 2 on and off and when changing other settings 30 PATCH VALUE Dial Use this to switch patches and make changes to settings values 31 PARAMETER Button Press to select parameters To jump to the main parameters hold down one of these buttons while you press the other With items for which there aren t that many parameters the GT 6B jumps to the last or initial parameter 32 EXIT Button Use this to undo operations and to return to the Play screen p 13 33 WRITE Button Press to store settings 34 PEDAL ASSIGN Button p 45 Use this to make settings for the expression pedal and control pedal 35 TUNER BYPASS Button p 55 56 Press to use the tuner and bypass functions 10 36 NAME NS MASTER Button p 21 44 Use for naming patches NAME making noise suppressor settings NS and making the master settings MASTER 37 UTILITY
48. EFFECT LEVEL knob PARAMETER buttons L R EXIT button WRITE button PEDAL ASSIGN button TUNER BYPASS button NAME NS MASTER button UTILITY button EZ TONE button Number pedals 1 4 PATCH pedals Up Down BYPASS CONTROL pedal Expression pedal Expression pedal switch PATCH VALUE dial lt Rear panel gt OUTPUT LEVEL knob OUTPUT SELECT switch Power Switch Display 16 characters 2 lines backlit LCD 7 segments 2 characters LED Connectors INPUT jack Output Jacks L MONO R Headphone Jack XLR OUTPUT jacks L R MONO DIRECT DIGITAL OUT connector coaxial SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL PEDAL 1 2 jack MIDI connectors IN OUT AC Adaptor Jack Power Supply AC 14 V Supplied AC adaptor Current Draw 800 mA Dimensions 515 W x 261 D x 75 H mm 20 5 16 W x 10 5 16 D x 3 H inches Weight 4 7 kg 10 Ibs 6 oz excluding AC Adaptor Accessories AC adaptor BRC series Owner s Manual Patch List Roland Service Information sheet Options Foot Switch FS 5U FS 5L Expression Pedal EV 5 Roland FV 300L PCS 33 Roland Connection Cord PCS 31 Roland 1 4 stereo phone plug 1 4 phone plug x 2 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms Nore In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice AF Method Adaptive Focus Method This is a proprietary method from Roland that vastly improves the signal to noise S N ratio of t
49. EMO You can control specified parameters during a performance through Control Change messages received by the GT 6B Parameters to be controlled are set with Pedal Assign p 46 Receiving Data The GT 6B can receive data transmitted from another GT 6B as well as data that s been stored on a sequencer 64 Chapter 10 Using MIDI Making the Settings for MIDI Functions Here is a description of the GT 6B s MIDI functions Set them as needed depending on the intended use 1 Press UTILITY a number of times until the following screen appears 2 Press PARAMETER Be so that the parameter that you want to set appears in the display 3 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to change the setting value 4 Repeat steps 2 3 as necessary 5 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen MIDI RX Channel MIDI Receive Channel 1 16 This sets the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages This was set to 1 when the unit was shipped from the factory MIDI Omni Mode Omni Off Omni On When set to Omni On messages are received on all channels regardless of the MIDI channel settings Even when Omni Mode is set to ON the only Exclusive messages received are those for Device ID data set with Device ID This was set to Omni On when the unit was shipped from the factory MIDI TX Channel MIDI Transmit Channel 1 16 Rx This sets the MIDI Transmit channel used for transmitti
50. High Frequency 1 0 kHz 16 kHz High Gain 20 dB 20 dB Total Gain 20 dB 20 dB On Off Effect On Off Switches the 3 band parametric EQ effect on and off The following parameters affect the Lo Mid and High EQ together Q The range is narrowed as the value is increased This adjusts the equalizer bandwidth the range of frequencies to which the equalizer is applied The bandwidth is narrowed as the value is increased resulting in a more precise notched equalization Use higher Q settings to affect specific frequencies and give the tone particular qualities Conversely the bandwidth becomes broader as the value is lowered Use lower Q settings when you want to adjust the overall low end or high end and change the overall tone Freq Frequency Adjusts the ED s center frequency for the range affected The frequency upper range increases as the value is raised Gain Adjusts the volume level for the equalizer adjusted with the Q and FREQ settings above The volume level for the frequency range is boosted more as the knob is turned further to the right of center turning the knob to the left of the center position cuts those frequencies Level Adjusts the overall volume level of the 3 band equalizer The volume level is boosted more as the knob is turned further to the right of center turning the knob to the left of the center position cuts those frequencies WAH The wah effect creates a unique tone by
51. Hz 2 00 kHz 3 00 kHz 4 00 kHz 6 00 kHz 8 00 kHz 11 0 kHz Flat Effect Level 0 120 Type Select from the following two types Single This is a conventional delay Pan This is a delay effect for use only with stereo output Delay times are assigned individually to the left and right channels providing a tap delay effect Feedback e DELAY Delay Time Tap Time Effect Level INPUT OUTPUT L Effect Level gt OUTPUT R Delay Time This determines the delay time You can make settings in 20 millisecond units When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained Delay Time Fine Tempo Makes fine adjustments in units of 1 ms to the delay time This sets the tempo that determines the length of the loop The CTL pedal indicator flashes at the rate set here Ta p Time When this is set to BPM you can set the tempo with the Used Only with Pan Number 4 pedal tap input Adjusts the delay time of the right channel delay This setting adjusts the right channel delay time relative to the left Playba ck Level channe
52. Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Selecting the PATCH VALUE Dial Function Dial Function This setting determines whether or not patches are switched by rotating the PATCH VALUE dial 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER B so that Dial Func is displayed 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select the PATCH VALUE dial function PATCH No amp VALUE The dial is used both for switching patches and changing the value of settings In addition to switching patches with the pedals you can also switch them by rotating the PATCH VALUE dial When shipped from the factory you can use this setting VALUE Only In this setting the PATCH VALUE Dial is used only for changing the value of parameter settings not patches Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Chapter 9 Other Functions Setting the Knob Functions Setting the External Foot Switch Knob Mode Functions SUB CTL 1 2 Function This sets the way the values of settings are changed when the This sets the foot switch functions for Sub Control 1 and control knobs are turned Sub Control 2 when you have an external foot switch connected to the rear panel s SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL1 2 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER lt jack B so that Knob Mode is displayed When connecting two foot switches using the special optional Roland PCS 31 connector cord the foot switch connected using the plug with the white
53. S 37 Knob Mode ini ita Sees 63 L O 40 SA Sac eari San tote 25 30 78 Level Meter oinn iaiia aaa aea 59 LIMITER da i a E EAA EA 25 LongTiM moccccncccncnnonononannnononononcnnnononononnnnnnnnnononnnnnononononos 29 Pia tada 39 Lo Wins iaa a EES 52 LO WEE a A T 27 28 EPE SAA i a ese 32 M Manualer ara on act AE 35 Map Select ren r e a R E EEEE 70 Master BEM resinen Dnran pna ehh tern ai hes 44 Mi Level iii idas 30 IMIG SOLE 555285 Nests ode ted ARO aa 30 Middle Li ia 30 Middle Pre ies 30 MIDI RX Channel ccccccccccssseessecescecssceescesseeesaeceeees 65 Mix beveks it pace bh eotin e E PO Re Oe 34 Modernitas 27 MoO eiii 27 N Noise Level et dd lias aa 43 Noise SUPpIESSOL cencccoconcncnnnnnnnnnanonnnnarannnnnnnrarnnnnnnnarananoos 44 o A eile haveie elects ae a oi 34 A A O NO 44 NS Thtrshold sica ld li 58 Number Pedal ocooonnocicccccoccnooncconanonnconnnonanononacnnncrnnncnnnoos 45 O OCT AS 33 Octava EN EEA SETAE IOE TEE SORBET TOS 33 Octave A Ee E AEE A 43 A E a NOs er RR 26 OmniMoOde sta ii vd 65 OVERDU Bassi 54 Overdrive minita dt a E acia 26 OVETAUDDING eoceccoccncncoonnnnrnenennnnnnnnrnanonarnnnnnnrnrnrnrnanaranannnnos 54 P BAS EAE E AOE TA 37 PAN aia aA ee abiade 42 PA d a a e a ees a 28 RATED EE ADT A ASA 14 PS A iets e N O E 14 16 Patch Change Mode cocceecencncononcncnnnncnronnncnnnrarnnnnnanannnnnoos 61 Patch Select Mode muinn een aA i 60 Pal Posta ea A iia 32 A A 33 Redal Bendicion isasl
54. Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches Patch Select Mode This setting determines how patches are switched with the pedals 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER B so that Patch Select is displayed 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the method to be used for switching patches UP DOWN Patches are switched only with the PATCH A and PATCH W pedals This is the setting made at the factory For more on how the unit operates while switching patches when set to UP DOWN refer to Selecting Patches p 14 BANK NUMBER Patches are switched by directly specifying the bank and number 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Selecting Patches by Directly Specifying the Bank and Number This is good way to change tones by switching patches one after another Switching Only the Number 8 1 Press the number pedal matching the number of the patch you want to use That pedal s indicator lights up and the GT 6B switches to that patch Chapter 9 Other Functions Switching the Bank and Number Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches Patch Change Mode This sets the timing with which the GT 6B switches to the next patch when switching patches with the pedals
55. Signals coocnininincnnmo 55 Quick Patch Volume Adjustment EFFECT LEVEL Knob 56 Tuning the BASS cseseeseseeesseeeeseeeeesseeeenseeeenseeenenseenenees Turning the Tuner Function On About the Display During Tuning How to Tune oncoconcncnnononnnnoncnranonononss Changing the Tuner Settings cccsccscssesesseseetestesesteseeseeneneenees Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment Global csccseceseesseeeseeesseeeseeesseeeeseeneees 58 Using the Digital Out cccecsesesseeeseeesseeeeeeeneeeeeseneees 58 Adjusting the Output Level from DIGITAL OUT 58 Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter 59 Chapter 9 Other FUNCTIONS cccoconcncncononcnnanancncnnanannnnanos 60 Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD Contrast 60 Limiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent 60 Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches Patch Select Mode ocoococcccnncononnnnnncnnnnanoncnnonanneranennnncnnn 60 Selecting Patches by Directly Specifying the Bank and Number 60 Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches Patch Change Mode s ccsssescsssecessseeseseeeeenseeeeeees 61 Setting Expression Pedal Hold csssesesseeeeees 62 Selecting the PATCH VALUE Dial Function Dial Function 62 Setting the Knob Functions Knob Mode omcocm o 63 Setting the External Foot Switch Functions SUB CTL 1 2 Fun
56. This controls the sensitivity to the input sound Adjust this setting while playing your bass until you obtain the most natural sounding tone changes Attack Adjusts the tone of the attack portion of the sound The tone changes more slowly as the value is increased Depth This controls the ratio of harmonics Raising the value increases the harmonic components resulting in a unique and different tone Level Adjusts the volume E R M Ring Modulator This effect combines the bass sound with the sound from the internal oscillator creating a sound with a pitchless metallic bell like character Parameter Value Mode Normal Intelligent Frequency 0 100 Effect Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 Mode Selects the ring modulator mode Normal This is a regular ring modulator effect Intelligent The oscillator frequency changes according to the pitch of the input sound yielding a sound with more distinct changes in pitch something that differs from the effect you get with the Normal setting This effect won t sound right unless the pitch of the bass is detected correctly So it s best to use this effect only when playing notes one at a time Freq Frequency Adjusts the frequency of the internal oscillator Effect Level Adjusts the volume of the processed sound Direct Level Adjusts the volume of the direct sound Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained FX 2 With FX 2 you can select the effect
57. U0 3 39 U0 4 40 ul 1 41 ul 2 42 u0 3 79 u0 4 80 P1 1 81 P1 2 82 P0 3 119 P0 4 120 Appendices About MIDI MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and is a world wide standard for allowing electronic musical equipment to communicate by transmitting messages such as performance information and sound selections Any MIDI equipped device is able to transmit applicable types of data to another MIDI equipped device even if the two devices are different models or were made by different manufacturers In MIDI performance information such as playing a key or pressing a pedal are transmitted as MIDI Messages How MIDI messages are transmitted and received First we will explain briefly how MIDI messages are transmitted and received MIDI connectors The following types of connector are used to convey MIDI messages MIDI cables are connected to these connectors as needed MIDI OUT IN NY ay MIDI IN This connector receives messages from another MIDI device MIDI OUT This connector transmits messages from this device MIDI THRU This connector re transmits the messages that were received at MIDI IN The GT 6B features both MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors MIDI channels MIDI is able to independently control more than one MIDI device over a single MIDI cable This is possible because of the concept of MIDI channels The idea of MIDI chamnels is somewhat similar to the id
58. UBOSS GT 6B Processor Owners Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS GT 6B Bass Effects Processor Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled e USING THE UNIT SAFELY page 2 3 e IMPORTANT NOTES page 4 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 convenient reference E Printing Conventions in This Manual e Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets indicate buttons WRITE WRITE button UTILITY UTILITY button e Reference such as p indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Copyright 2002 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices About the Symbols Use
59. VE LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL PREAMP SPEAKER TYPE CONCERT 810 GAIN TREBLE MIDDLE BASS LEVEL SPEAKER ORIGINAL SESSION 8x10 TE 4x10 BASS 360 2x15 B MAN 1x18 FLIP TOP 1x152 Q FREQ GAIN TOTAL O SEG SELECT COMP ATK Compressor attack This gives you a strong attack from picking when BOSS Comp D Comp is selected as the type The attack becomes sharper as you turn the knob to the right giving a sound with greater bite LIMITER THR Limiter threshold This adjusts the volume level at which the limiter is activated when Rack 160D is selected as the type As the knob is turned to the left the limiter effect is apparent at lower volume levels When Vtg Rack U is selected as the type this adjusts the volume of the sound input to the limiter The effect becomes deeper as you turn the knob to the right COMP SUS Compressor sustain This adjusts the amount of sustain when BOSS Comp D Comp is selected as the type More of the effect is added as you turn the knob to the right lengthening the sustain time while also bringing out noise that occurs when you are not playing the instrument LIMITER RATIO This adjusts the limiter s compression ratio when Rack 160D or Vtg Rack U is selected as the type The compression gets stronger as the knob is turned to the right By pressing TYPE VARIATION you can then switch the COMP LIMITER type Chapter 2 Creating You Own Fav
60. a such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture Maintenance For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stubborn dirt use a cloth impregnated with a mild non abrasive detergent Afterwards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Repairs and Data Please be aware that all data contained in the unit s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs Important data should always be backed up in another MIDI device e g a sequencer or written down on paper when possible During repairs due care is taken to avoid the loss of data However in certain cases such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data Memory Backup e This unit contains a battery which powers the unit s memory circuits while the main power is off When this battery becomes weak the message shown below will appear in the display Once you see this message have the battery replaced with a fresh one as soon as possible to avoid the loss of all data in memory To have the battery replaced consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed
61. alf or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER B to display the Master BPM settings screen Feedback This adjusts the feedback amount of the pitch shift sound Increasing the Feedback level produces an effect whereby the sound seems to rise and fall with the reverberations Only PS1 can be selected when this is set to 2 Mono or 2 Stereo Level This adjusts the volume of the pitch shift sound Direct Level Adjusts the volume of the direct sound E PB Pedal Bend This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect The GT 6B s expression pedal automatically switches to the pedal bend function when PB is selected Parameter Value Pitch Min 24 24 Pitch Max 24 24 Pedal Position 0 100 Effect Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 Pitch Min This sets the pitch at the point where the expression pedal is fully lifted Pitch Max This sets the pitch at the point where the expression pedal is all the way down Pdl Position Pedal Position This adjusts the pedal position for pedal bend Effect Level This adjusts the volume of the pitch bend sound Direct Level Adjusts the volume of the direct sound E 2CE 2x2 Chorus Two separate stereo chorus units are used for the lower and upper ranges in order to create a more natural chorus sound Parameter Value Crossover Frequency 100 Hz 4 00 kHz Low Rate 0 100 BPM BPM SS Low Depth 0
62. an select the signals to be output from the XLR connectors with the OUTPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel R OUTPUT L Stereo Output The GT 6B s stereo output is output as is without change Set the switch to this position when recording in stereo or sending stereo signals to a PA 55 Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT 6B DIRECT MONO Direct Mono Output Output from one of the connectors is the GT 6B s stereo output mixed to mono the direct bass direct sound the analog bypass sound from the input jack is output from the other connector This switch setting determines whether the signals output from the XLR output jacks are output in stereo L R or as direct mono output Set the switch to this position when using only one mixer channel for example during concerts Additionally for recording you can record the direct bass sound on a separate channel then later on you can remix the direct sound with the effect sound during mixdown Quick Patch Volume Adjustment EFFECT LEVEL Knob For quick and easy adjustment of the current patch s volume use the EFFECT LEVEL knob You can control the patch level of the currently selected patch directly by turning the EFFECT LEVEL knob OIBOSS GT 6B xs PROCESSOR EFFECT BANK COMP LIMITER AE Gas EZ ATK THRSUS RATIO LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL EEEREN TREBLE MIDDLE ASSIGN BYPASS CAPS NAME NS
63. atches Selecting Each Effect to Be Turned On and Off with the Number Pedals You can change the effects that are turned on and off with the number pedals 1 4 1 Press PARAMETER Be in the Play screen to display the following screen 2 Press PARAMETER q Be to move the cursor and turn the PATCH VALUE dial to select the effect to be assigned to the pedal The effects that can be assigned to each pedal are shown below Number 1 COMP LIMITER or WAH Number 2 OD DIST or FX 1 Number 3 CHORUS or FX 2 Number 4 This pedal is a dedicated PEV DLY pedal However when selecting Sound On Sound with the REV DLY FX Select p 27 the Sound On Sound control function is automatically assigned to this pedal and the CTL pedal Refer to p 54 for more information when using this function The name and on off status of the selected effect appear in the display in capitals when the effect is on and in lowercase when the effect is off Each of the effect names indicated in the display are the actual effect names as selected with FX Select and other controls 3 To save the settings perform the Write procedure p 23 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Settings for Using the Ex pression Pedal Normally FV Foot Volume is assigned to the expression pedal allowing it to be used as a volume pedal to control the volume level When bypass is in effect you may be unable to contr
64. ck Less Thumb Pluck Creating Original Phrases User Phrase p 39 Loop When set to OFF the phrase plays one time and then stops When set to On the phrase plays continuously Tempo Adjusts the rate for the phrase When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Sens Adjusts the sensitivity for the triggering With low settings softly picked notes will not retrigger the phrase i e the phrase will continue playing but strongly picked notes will retrigger the phrase so that it will play back from the beginning With high settings of this parameter the phrase will be retriggered even when you play softly Effect Level Adjusts the phrase volume Direct Level Adjusts the volume of the direct sound Creating Original Phrases User Phrase In addition to the 20 different prepared phrases you can also create up to ten of your own original phrases User phrases User phrases represent settings common to all patches so they are constantly updated saved without the Write procedure being carried out You can carry out Factory Reset for the syste
65. ction cceeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneees 63 Chapter 10 Using MIDI oconnccocononconononcarononcnrononcaranonnanos 64 What Can You Do with MiDIP oooonconnnnnnccnnocnnnnnnnnenannanos 64 Making the Settings for MIDI Functions mmcccccmm m 65 Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data cesses 67 Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device Bulk Dump 67 Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device Bulk Load 68 Setting the Program Change Map ssssssssseeeees Initial Program Change Map Settings Enabling Disabling the Program Change Map Settings MIDE Map Seleccion 70 Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device From the GT 6B ooooonoccccocoononocnonnonennonennonacnanarnananos 70 Appendices c ocooooconononconononcanononcaranoncarannnnanos 71 NAAA 71 How MIDI messages are transmitted and received 0000 71 Main types of MIDI message used by the GT 6B oooocnioninnininnnoso 71 About the MIDI implementation ocncnconinnoncnnnnnnanoneranonernniracnnos 72 Factory SetungS 0saicsscceccccsseteentccecteseececiecesccesuecsaaetscctecer see 72 Restoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset 73 Adjusting the Expression Pedal csccssssseenseeenes 73 Troubleshooting cecceseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeneeeeeeneeeeeneneeeneeeees 74 Error MeSSaQes ssccsssessseeesecenesseeeeesseeeessseeeaseeenenseenenes 75 MIDI Implementation Chart ccsccssesees
66. d Program number and the corresponding patch number 5 Repeat Step 4 as needed setting patch numbers to their corresponding Program numbers until the Program Change Map is completed 6 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen e ey EN cS oO Rp oO 69 Chapter 10 Using MIDI Enabling Disabling the Program Change Map Settings MIDI Map Select This setting determines whether patches are switched according to the Program Change Map settings or to the default settings when the GT 6B receives Program Change messages 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER p gt so that MIDI Map Select is displayed 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select Fix or Prog Fix Switches to the patches according to the default settings For more on the default settings refer to Initial Program Change Map Settings p 69 Prog Switches to the patches according to the Program Change Map settings 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device From the GT 6B When patches are switched with the GT 6B a Program Change message is transmitted The correspondence between the GT 6B s initial bank and patch numbers and the transmitted Program Change messages is shown in the table below Bank Patch Number Program Number U1 1 1 U1 2 2 Ul 3 3 Ul 4 4 U2 1 5
67. d for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe Z WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets The A symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet OS ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING e Before using this unit make sure to read the instructions below and the Owner s Manual e Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC ada
68. difference between the input sound and the sound in the display Furthermore the tuning status is also indicated by the pedals indicators Note Name Tuning Guide When the difference from the correct pitch falls within 50 cents the Tuning Guide then indicates the size of that difference As you watch the Tuning Guide tune the bass so that the W appears in the center Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT 6B At this time the indicators of the PATCH W and PATCH A pedals light indicating that the instrument is precisely in tune too high tuned too low How to Tune 1 Play asingle open note on the string being tuned The name of the note 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 General Four String Bass Ath 3rd 2nd 1st Regular E A D G 1 2 Step Down D G C Fe 1 Step Down D G C F General Five String Bass 5th 4th 3rd 2nd Ist Regular B E A D 1 2 Step Down A D G C FA 1 Step Down A D G C F General Six String Bass 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Regular B E A D G 1 2 Step Down A D G C FH B 1 Step Down A D G C F A 3 As you watch the Tuning Guide adjust the bass s tuning until W appears
69. e Adjusts the tone of the upper range The treble is given more emphasis as the value is increased Effect Level Adjusts the volume of the distorted sound Direct Level Adjusts the level of the Bass direct sound 26 Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained CHORUS This is an effect that adds a slightly detuned sound to the original bass sound resulting in a beautiful sound with greater depth and breadth Developed by BOSS this is one effect that is popular the world over When the Bypass EXP Mode p 55 and Noise Suppressor p 44 is set to Off and only CHORUS or REV DLY is used the direct sound is output as analog output Parameter Value On Off Off On Mode Mono Stereo Rate 0 100 BPM BPM Depth 0 100 Pre Delay 0 0 msec 40 0 msec Low Cut Flat 55 0 Hz 800 Hz Effect Level 0 100 On Off Effect On Off Sets the chorus effect to ON or OFF Mode Selects the chorus mode Mono Chorus with the same sound output from both the left and right channels Stereo This is a stereo chorus effect that adds different chorus sounds to the left and right channels Rate Adjusts the rate of the chorus effect When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycl
70. e Q and FREQ settings above The volume level for the frequency range is boosted more as the knob is turned further to the right of center turning the knob to the left of the center position cuts those frequencies TOTAL Total Gain Adjusts the overall volume level of the 3 band equalizer The overall volume level is boosted more as the knob is turned further to the right of center turning the knob to the left of the center position cuts those frequencies EFFECT LEVEL Adjusts the overall effect volume level The volume increases as the knob is turned to the right When the Bypass EXP Mode p 55 and Noise Suppressor p 44 is set to Off only CHORUS or REV DLY is used so turning this knob does not change the volume of the direct sound MEMO When you want to save a tone created with EZ Tone or changed with the knob controls use the Write procedure p 23 to save the tone to a User patch 17 Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Adding and Omitting Effects You can switch the internal effects on and off which lets you change tones by adding and omitting effects Using the Buttons to Switch Effects On and Off You can switch each of the internal effects on and off with the respective effect ON OFF button or SAPRA RRt smeet TAGE PARAMETER OBOSS GT 6Bszs PROCESSOR EFFECT PEDAL TUNE ASSON BYPASS AME NS g EZ TONE
71. e rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Depth Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect To use it for doubling set the value to 0 Doubling With doubling a slightly delayed sound short delay sound is added to the original sound creating an effect that sounds like two people playing simultaneously multiple sounds played for an effect with greater depth Pre Delay Adjusts the time needed for the effect sound to be output after the direct sound has been output Setting a longer pre delay time results in a doubling effect Low Cut The low cut cuts the frequencies in the chorus sound that are below a specified frequency When the low end of the chorus sound is cut so that the chorus is applied only to the higher frequencies the chorus sound appears only in the harmonics without any modulation of the fundamental frequencies creating a great sound effect for the bass This setting adjusts the frequency at which the low cut begins to take effect When Flat is selected the low cut has no effect Effect Level This adjusts the volume level of the chorus sound that is mixed with the direct sound The effect deepens as the value is increased REV DLY Reverb Delay SOS Sound On Sound You can select and use the reverb delay or Sound On Sound with Fx Select When the Bypass EXP Mode p 55 and Noise Suppressor p 44 is set to
72. ea of television channels By changing channels on a television set you can view a variety of programs This is because the information of a particular channel is received when the channels of the transmitter and receiver match T V information from many different broadcasting station is Broadcasting sent through an antena Station A Broadcasting Station B Broadcasting Station C Select the channel of the broadcasting station you wish to watch MIDI has sixteen channels 1 16 and MIDI messages will be received by the instrument the receiving device whose channel matches the channel of the transmitter If omni mode is on data of all MIDI channels will be received regardless of the MIDI channel setting If you do not need to control a specific MIDI channel you may set Omni On Main types of MIDI message used by the GT 6B MIDI includes many types of MIDI messages that can convey a variety of information MIDI messages can be broadly divided into two types messages that are handled separately by MIDI channel channel messages and messages that are handled without reference to a MIDI channel system messages Channel messages These messages are used to convey performance information Normally these messages perform most of the control The way in which a receiving device will react to each type of MIDI message will be determined by the settings of the receiving device Progra
73. ecified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Hi Depth High Depth Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect for the upper range If you wish to use this as a doubling effect use a setting of 0 Hi PreDly High Pre Delay Adjusts the time from when the direct sound in the upper range is output until the effect sound is output Extending the pre delay will produce the sensation of multiple sounds being played doubling effect Hi Level High Level Adjusts the volume of the upper range E ASL Auto Slap This effect lets you have phrases play automatically just by playing a single string Simply slap a string to play a phrase Sounds may become jumbled if large amounts of MIDI data are received while Auto Slap is in use Parameter Value Phrase Preseti Preset20 User1 User10 Loop Off On Tempo 0 100 BPM BPM Sensitivity 0 100 Effect Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 Phrase Selects the phrase played with Auto Slap When User 1 10 is selected the user set phrase is played The following shows the parameters that can be set for User phrases Parameter Value Step 1 17 Pitch 24 24 Length Js d d3 D d3 4 ds Sound Mute Stacc Full Atta
74. edal setting Repeat steps 2 3 as necessary To save the settings use the Write procedure p 23 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen If You Don t Want to Use the Expression Pedal Switch or CTL Pedal 1 2 e Press PEDAL ASSIGN Press PARAMETER Be to display the following screens Expression pedal switch CTL pedal Press PEDAL ASSIGN once more to set it to Off To save the settings perform the Write procedure p 23 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Editing Quick Settings Whenever necessary you can edit parameter values set in the Quick Settings 1 2 Press PEDAL ASSIGN Press PARAMETER fl Be to display the following screen Expression Pedal Switch Target Expression Pedal Switch Target value range Min Expression Pedal Switch Target value range Max Expression Pedal Switch Source Mode CTL Pedal Target CTL Pedal El Target value range Min FF CTL Pedal Target value range Max f CTL Pedal E T Source Mode Ei H Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to change the setting value 4 Repeat steps 2 3 as necessary 5 To save the settings use the Write procedure p 23 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Target Select the parameters to be controlled Target Variation Range This sets the range within which the parameter being controlled can be changed The range between the mini
75. eeees 14 Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and Off csccecee 15 About the Information Appearing in the Display Tf the Patch Does Not SWitch nu cececesssceseeseseseeseseseeceeeeeseeeeeeseeeees Turning Off the POWeL ccsccseesseseeeeeseenseeesseeeeeeenseees 15 Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches 16 Getting the Tones You Want Fast EZ Tone 0 16 Adjusting the Tones with the Knobs eeceeseesee 16 Adding and Omitting Effects oonccccccononnnnonnnannasannnnnnan Using the Buttons to Switch Effects On and Off Switching Effects with the Pedals ccccseseseeeesteseeteseeseenes Setting the Effect Tones Quick SettingS cmmcccmmm 19 Making More Detailed Settings with Individual Parameters 19 Using the Pedal Effects Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created 23 WEG a E A T 23 Copying Patches cscccssseeesseeeeesseeeseeeeensseeeenseeeeees 23 Exchanging Patches sssussseunennnennnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 24 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained omoocononcorononcananononnnaos 25 COMP LIMITER Compressor Limiter ooocccccnnnnnmmmm 25 OD DIST Overdrive Distortion ooncccccnnnnnnonnanennncnnnn nos 26 E OD Overdrive E DST Distorti nyisro tarmene n a a a a 26 MEFUZ FUZZ oraa ae eara raa eeaeee N AR EARE Tan 26 CHORUS REV DLY Reverb Delay SOS Sound On Sound 27 E REV Reverb iocis EAE
76. eeesseeseeeeeeees 76 Main Specifications ccsccsscceeesseeseenseesseeenseeenseeseeeees 77 VINX coccocononconononenrononcanononcnrannnrarononrarannnnanos 78 6 Main Features Powerful COSM Modeling Effects Built In Features internal high quality modeled effects including bass amp overdrive distortion compressor limiter touch wah pedal wah and more Internal Analog Bypass Circuitry When bypass is activated signals can be output without passing through the AD DA converter Moreover analog signals also can be output without passing through the AD DA converter when only chorus or reverb delay is used Equipped with XLR Balanced Output Connectors The GT 6B features two XLR type output jacks enabling you to connect to PAs and recording decks And not only can you output in stereo these can also be selected as monaural outputs and direct outs Customize Function The GT 6B s internal Customize function lets you bring your own sensibilities into play and design totally new effects by tweaking the settings for the Overdrive Distortion and Pedal Wah effects The resulting creations can then be saved on the GT 6B as Custom settings p 52 EZ Tone The GT 6B includes thirty representative effect sounds used for creating new sounds Now it s easy to select just the sounds you like p 16 Quick Settings Each effect contains pre programmed settings for each effect Creat
77. effect The transition between vowels becomes clearer as the value is increased 41 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Manual with Auto Sets the point at which the two vowels will be switched When set to 50 an equal length of time is used to switch Vowel 1 and Vowel 2 When it is set to lower than 50 the time for Vowel 1 is shorter When it is set to higher than 50 the time for Vowel 1 is longer Level This sets the volume of the humanizer E T P TREMOLO PAN This provides a tremolo or auto pan effect Parameter Value Mode Tremolo Pan Wave Shape 0 100 Rate 0 100 BPM o BPM Depth 0 100 Mode This selects either the tremolo or auto pan Tremolo This is an effect that cyclically changes the volume Pan This effect alternately switches the volume levels set for the left and right sides making sounds played in stereo appear to fly back and forth between the speakers Wave Shape This adjusts how changes in volume level are made When set to lower values the change occurs smoothly the change becomes progressively more sudden as the value is increased Rate This adjusts the cycle for the change in volume When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of
78. ent tones according to what and where you are playing The effects you want to use and the parameter settings knob positions will vary depending on the tone You can store combinations or sets of volume level and other of these parameter settings and by using the pedals to switch these sets you can change tones instantly Each of these stored sets is called a patch The GT 6B can store 80 User patches the content of which you can change as you like along with 40 Preset patches which cannot be changed or overwritten These 120 patches are divided into groups called banks with each bank containing four patches Patches within each bank are distinguished by the patch number 1 4 Preset Bank 0 PO Preset Bank 1 P1 User Bank 20 u0 User Bank 1 U1 User Banks U1 U0 ul u0 These are indicated by a U or u appearing in the left display BANK Preset Banks P1 P0 These are indicated by a P appearing in the left display BANK Number Although you cannot overwrite the Preset patches you can change edit a Preset patch s settings You can then save the resulting changes in the setting as a User patch Numbers The number appears at the left side of the right display and is indicated by a numeral from 1 through 4 Selecting Patches How to Switch Patches Patches are switched by rotating the PATCH VALUE dial while
79. es a sort of twisting character to the sound Although it resembles the phaser effect the flanger yields a colder more metallic twisting effect Parameter Value Rate 0 100 BPM BPM Depth 0 100 Manual 0 100 Resonance 0 100 Separation 0 100 Level 0 100 Rate This sets the rate of the flanging effect When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Depth Adjusts the modulation depth The twisting effect spreads out more as the value is increased Manual Adjusts the center frequency for the flanger effect The twisting effect occurs in a higher range of frequencies as the value is increased Resonance Adjusts the resonance the amount of feedback Increasing the value emphasizes the effect creating a more unusual sound Separation Adjusts the amount of separation Raising the value increases the separation between the left and right sides Level Adjusts the volume E HRM Harmonist This effect adjusts the shift in pitch according to an analysis of the pitch of the bass input allowing you to create harmonics based on Diatonic or user definable
80. f SOSMode Sound On Sound Mode Sets the preamp effect to ON or OFF Selects the recording mode HiQuality Type This mode gives priority to higher sound quality You can Selects the type of preamp record approximately 3 seconds of sound FLIP TOP Mode Amp BAS LongTime B MAN Models the Fender Bassman 100 This mode gives priority to longer recording time You can BASS 360 Models the acoustic 360 record approximately 6 seconds of sound T E Models the Trace Elliot AH600SMX Quantize SESSION Models the SWR SM 400 When Quantize is set to ON the length of the loop is CONCERT 810 Models the Ampeg SVT adjusted automatically according to the tempo set in Tempo next item even if the position at which recording Gain was stopped is somewhat off Adjusts the amount of amp distortion 29 Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained Treble Adjusts the tone of the upper range Middle Adjusts the tone of the midrange While some amps do not feature a middle control this control still functions even when simulating such amps If you want to recreate the sound as output by the original amp set Middle to 0 Middle Freq Middle Frequency This control adjusts the center frequency of the frequency range adjusted with the Middle control You cannot set this parameter when TYPE is set to BASS 360 it is not displayed Bass Adjusts the tone of the lower range Level Adju
81. g to the next step If this occurs readjust the pedal position 4 Press EXIT After the message Checking data please wait has been displayed the Play screen returns to the display 73 sodipueddy Appendices Troubleshooting If there is no sound or if the GT 6B does not function as you expect first check the following points If the measures in this checklist do not resolve your problem you should contact your dealer or the nearest Roland Service Center No sound Volume is weak O Are the connection cables broken Try exchanging the connection cable O Is the GT 6B correctly connected to the other devices Y Check connections with the other devices p 12 O Is the connected amp mixer turned off or the volume lowered y Check the settings of the connected device O Is the EFFECT LEVEL knob lowered Adjust the EFFECT LEVEL knob to an appropriate position p 17 de O Is Tuner Bypass set to ON y The direct sound is not output by setting the Tuner Bypass to On p 56 O Is each effect set correctly Use the Meter function p 59 to check the output level of each effect If there is an effect for which the meter is J not moving check the settings for that effect O Is FV Level or MST Effect Level specified as a Pedal Assign Target y Carry out the operation in accordance with the source p 50 The volume level
82. hange destination User patch To cancel the exchange press EXIT The Play screen returns to the display 5 Press WRITE once more The tone stored in the exchange source patch and the tone stored in the exchange destination patch are exchanged and you re returned to the Play screen Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained This chapter describes the particular qualities of each of the GT 6B s internal effects as well as the parameters used to control them NEM 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 All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners The names used for the sounds mentioned in this document are intended to be descriptive in nature used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated using COSM technology CO MP LIMITER Compressor Limiter The compressor is an effect that compresses or attenuates loud input levels and expands boosts low input levels thus evening out the volume to create sustain without distortion It also has the effect of evening out the sound The limiter is an effect that prevents distortion by suppressing input signals that exceed a set value threshold You can get the same effect achieved with the compressor by setting the threshold at a low value The GT 6B s COSM technology provides you wi
83. he PATCH A and PATCH Y pedals but you can change the settings by switching patches directly with the bank and number For more detailed information refer to p 60 About the Information Appearing in the Display The following information is shown in the display Number Patch Name Bank Effects If the Patch Does Not Switch On the GT 6B you cannot switch patches in any screen other than the Play screen If you are having this problem press EXIT to return to the Play screen Turning Off the Power 1 Before turning off the power confirm the following e Is the volume on the GT 6B your amp and all other connected devices turned down to the minimum level 2 Turn off the power to the bass amp power amp and other devices 3 Turn the GT 6B s power off 15 Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Getting the Tones You Want Fast EZ Tone In addition to tones patches that you can actually use in performances the GT 6B also features internal sample settings that are very useful when you want to create such tones on your own This feature is called EZ Tone Using the EZ Tone function lets you quickly find tone settings similar to the ones you want to create eR n OUT SUB EXP PEDAL DIG en mor Pa A OBOSS GT 6B es PROCESSOR EFFECT LEVEL MP LIMITER TA Cas man DRIVE LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL PARAMETER gt Tsume EXT WRITE PED
84. he A D and D A converters 77 sodipueddy Numerics A TS cere 35 DO ii dt cis 38 2x2 CHOPUS miii 38 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ eocrccninccccncnrnrnnnicarannnanos 17 31 Stage Secs acon da e eb Steveseessi a eS 35 Solas UE aint celia lies caine 35 A Active Range teretes e ee e 51 aS E E A T 39 ASSIGN rieri ei an EEEa ae 48 Wad H E E E T 8 Attack A aaa iene a ai 25 AUtO Slap ii tas bees E ae EREE 39 Auto Wah isis idad 32 AWN iia cli dpraz 32 B Balanced Output coconcncnconcncnoncnnnnnnonenanornnnnnnnrornnnonnninnnnnoos 55 BANK unto aida 14 Bank Extent enedes ie cio teen ata 60 DAS A A anes Nie 26 30 Bass SYN Neser eaer anaconda 42 A NA 43 Bi Phase incor ri di a Bare 35 DOM tito 52 Brasa abc 32 Brhtiutass dto A ST 30 Bulk DUMP veis is 67 Bulk Load iia 68 BY PASS iaa 55 Bypass EXP Mode o cececccscsssseseststeeseeeeteescecesesesesnaenens 55 Cc CHORUS tostada acciones ii tess Sek asta aba 27 A PAra ei tAE itech Gatto alte ads TRETE 25 GCOMEASH ST ES 60 Control Change isee siirat aeai eae i eikai r s nET 64 COSM A E hs lise et et intasieaoaans 7 CTL PEDALA seriei drini ie cdi iii ii debia 47 SN A e E atte 46 CUSTOM AAA O ebia e Haakon i Na 26 CUSTODI AA E S ENTE A E SR 52 Cutoff Preg onor bet ri aeiia t i E TEE EE E RENEE 43 D DP a A AA es aba Bae 30 DEE a ei Ti tada Id ES 34 A ES 34 DIA A BEA sadea hake teen She 27 28 Delay Level EAEE NE 29 Delay AAA lentes i eR ESEE 40 Delay Time Fine coocinoncnconcnnnnnonnnnnnnn
85. he external MIDI device s tempo so you cannot set the Master BPM If you want to be able to set the Master BPM set the MIDI Sync Clock p 65 to Internal Master BPM Tap Input You can use the CTL pedal to set the Master BPM by means of tap input Depress the CTL pedal two or more times in time with the performance s tempo and the Master BPM is set to match the timing you ve used while depressing the pedal To use the CTL pedal and tap tempo to set the Master BPM set Pedal Assign as follows Quick Settings p 46 CTL PEDAL BPM TAP Manual Settings p 47 CTL PEDAL On CTL PEDAL Target Master BPM Tap CTL PEDAL Target Min Off CTL PEDAL Target Max On CTL PEDAL Source Mode Normal FV Foot Volume This is a volume control effect This is normally controlled with the expression pedal Parameter Value Level 0 100 Level This sets the volume level for the Foot Volume Note the following points when Bypass EXP Mode p 55 is set to Off Analog bypass sound is output when all effects are set to OFF and the volume level cannot be controlled using the Foot Volume When CHORUS or REV DLY are the only effects being used only the analog bypass sound is output for the direct sound so only the effect sound s volume level is controlled with Foot Volume Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign EMO These settings can be saved separately to individual p
86. he harmony 1 Voice One voice pitch shifted sound output in mono 2 Mono Two voice pitch shifted sound PS1 PS2 output in mono 2 Stereo Two voice pitch shifted sound PS1 PS2 each output through left and right channels Mode Selects the pitch shifter mode Fast Medium Slow This is a normal pitch shifter capable of inputting chords The response becomes slower as you switch from Fast to Medium and then Slow but the modulation off key sounds decreases at the same time 37 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Mono This mode is for the input of individual notes Select this setting when you want to obtain a pedal bend effect using an external expression pedal Because of the need to analyze the pitch chords two or more sounds played simultaneously cannot be played Pitch Adjusts the amount of pitch shift the amount the pitch changes in semitone steps Fine Makes fine adjustments to the pitch shift 100 units of change in Fine is equivalent to 1 full change in pitch PreDly Pre Delay Adjusts the time from when the direct sound is played until the pitch shifted sounds are produced Normally you can leave this set at O ms When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one h
87. id 3 forany other parameter settings you want to change 4 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen 5 If you want to change parameter settings in any other effects repeat Steps 1 through 4 6 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen MEMO If you want to save a tone for which you have made settings use the Write procedure p 23 to save the tone to a User patch 19 Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Using the Pedal Effects Wah Pedal Bend Ring Modulator You can use the GT 6B s expression pedal to obtain wah pedal bend pedal controlled pitch bend and ring modulator effects Wah out sy pee erpat owg f smeT BASS EFFECTS PATCH O B o S S G T 6 B PROCESSOR ch aa oo BANK COMP LIMITER Exa RIVE ATK THR SUS RAMIO LEVEL DI LEVEL LEVEL O 0 a i a a a SELECT Press WAH N Turn on the wah effect Adding Effects p 18 This step is not required if the effect is already on 3 Press PARAMETER aq Be to select the FX Select parameter 4 Rotate the VALUE dial to change the setting value to WH A wah effect can now be obtained by moving the expression pedal By assigning WAH on off to the expression pedal switch you can switch the wah effect on and off by firmly pressing down on the pedal s toe p 46 5 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen
88. ility of lightning in your area disconnect the AC adaptor from the Q outlet IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under USING THE UNIT SAFELY on page 2 3 please read and observe the following Power Supply Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise such as an electric motor or variable lighting system The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use This is normal and is not a cause for concern Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunctions and or damage to speakers or other devices Placement Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of inter ference This device may interfere with radio and television exception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initi ating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off To avoid possible breakdown do not use the unit in a wet are
89. in the Play screen You can also switch patches by pressing the PATCH pedals O When you turn the PATCH VALUE dial to the right clockwise or press the PATCH A pedal the patch numbers are switched in ascending order i e 1 gt 2 gt 3 gt 4 gt next bank 1 gt 2 gt etc O When you turn the PATCH VALUE dial to the left counterclockwise or press the PATCH W pedal the patch numbers are switched in descending order i e 4 253 gt 2 gt 1 gt bank before the current bank 4 gt 3 gt sete You cannot switch patches unless the Play screen p 13 is displayed Press EXIT p 10 to return to the Play screen You cannot switch patches with the PATCH VALUE dial when the dial function p 62 is set to VALUE only 14 Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Turning Each of the Effects ina Patch On and Off You can use pedals 1 4 to switch on and off the individual effects that are used in a patch Each pedal shows the names of two effects the effect that you are currently able to switch on and off is indicated in the lower row of the right display You can also change these with PEDAL ASSIGN p 45 Switching Patches by Specifying the Bank and Number The GT 6B has been set at the factory so that you can switch patches using the PATCH VALUE dial or t
90. in the center When the sound is lower than the indicated note name E appears to the left of center in the Tuning Guide The pedals indicators flash from right to left When the sound is higher than the indicated note name op 4 appears to the right of center in the Tuning Guide The pedals indicators flash from left to right 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 until all of the strings are tuned Changing the Tuner Settings You can change the following tuner related settings Standard Pitch 435 445 Hz The frequency of A4 the middle A on a piano keyboard played by an instrument such as a piano that provides the pitch to which the other instruments refer in tuning before a performance begins is called the standard pitch You can set the standard pitch on the GT 6B to frequencies from 435 to 445 Hz This is set to 440 Hz when shipped from the factory 1 Turn the Tuner function on 2 Press PARAMETER p until TUNER Pitch is displayed 3 Rotate the VALUE dial to change the settings 4 Press TUNER BYPASS or EXIT to return to the Play screen or press PARAMETER lt a to return to the Tuner screen 57 Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT 6B Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment Global The GT 6B includes a feature that allows you to change all of the patch settings temporarily This is called the Global function With the Global function yo
91. ing the effect sounds you want is simple just select the preset settings for the effect you are using A Wide Variety of Effects The GT 6B provides 35 different effects from pro quality chorus delay and reverb to octave defretter synth bass a newly developed Auto Slap and numerous other effects Expression Pedal Expression Pedal Switch and Control Pedal The unit features an expression pedal and control pedal that you can use in setting the functions in each patch The functions that can be assigned to the expression pedal vary with each patch you select allowing you to use it as a wah pedal volume pedal or other kind of pedal Furthermore you can use the pedal as an expression pedal switch to control turn on and off the current effect by firmly pressing down at the front tip p 46 Includes Digital Outs The unit also includes digital out connectors coaxial convenient for digital recording p 58 COSM Composite Object Sound Modeling Composite Object Sound Modeling COSM is an original sound modeling technology developed by Roland in which the many factors that make up the original sound such as the electrical circuitry structural characteristics materials used and acoustics are analyzed and then recombined to reproduce that same sound Panel Descriptions Front Panel OUT SYR PXP PEDAL DIRA smecr mono R DRECT PHONES LIMONO R ves weur SUPE Se i OUTPUT k B
92. ioned in this document are intended to be descriptive in nature used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated using COSM technology Making Custom Overdrive Distortion Settings You can prepare two different sets of settings in the GT 6B Custom 1 and Custom 2 Editing the Custom 1 or Custom 2 settings alters all tones in patches that use these custom settings 1 Press the OD DS ON OFF switch The OD DS Edit screen appears 2 Press OVERDRIVE DISTORTION TYPE VARIATION to display Custom 1 or Custom 2 3 Press PARAMETER lt p gt to show the special Custom parameters Custom CUSTOM Type 4 i d Custom Bottom Custom E Top pas Custom Low i f Custom High Fi 4 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to change the setting value 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 as needed 6 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Type Selects the basic type of preamp OD 2 This is the sound of the BOSS OD 2 BD 2 This is a crunch sound produced with the BOSS BD 2 ODB 3 This is the sound of the BOSS ODB 3 DS 1 This gives a basic traditional distortion sound MT 2 This is the sound of the BOSS MT 2 FUZZ This models the sound of the FUZZ Bottom 50 50 Adjusts the amount of distortion in the lower range Top 50 50 Adjusts the amount of distortion in the upper range Low 50 50 Adjusts the tone of the lower range
93. ions Rear Panel OBO0OSS pp A G T 6 B BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR TE emt Lano BOSS Corporation moentaman 0 D 1 INPUTJack 7 DIGITAL OUT Connector p 58 The bass guitar is connected here Outputs digital audio signals 2 OUTPUT LEVEL Knob 8 SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 Jack Adjusts the volume level of the output from the output SUB EXP Pedal SUB CONTROL Pedal p 48 1 4 phone jack and headphone jacks Connect an optional expression pedal such as the EV 5 or foot switch such as the FS 5U here 3 OUTPUT R L MONO Jacks These are standard jacks that output unbalanced signals 9 MIDI IN OUT Connectors p 64 Connect to amps mixers or other such devices Connect an external MIDI device to these connectors to transmit and receive MIDI messages 4 PHONES Jack A pair of stereo headphones can be connected to this 10 POWER Switch jack Switches the power to the on and off 5 OUTPUTJacks XLR 11 AC Adaptor Jack These are XLR jacks that provide balanced output Connect the included AC adaptor BRC series here 6 SELECT Output Select Switch p 55 12 Cord Hook This switch setting determines whether the signals Hook the AC adaptor cord here to prevent the adaptor output from the XLR output jacks are in stereo L R or plug from becoming disconnected as direct mono output 11 Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Making Connections To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other de
94. is turned on Additionally turning off the SPEAKER automatically turns off the PREAMP TYPE This selects the speaker type 1x15 Models the Trace Elliot 1518 1x18 Models the SWR Big Ben 2x15 Models the Acoustic 402 4x10 Models the SWR Goliath 8x10 Models the Ampeg 810E ORIGINAL Built in speaker for the amp selected in Type The following speaker connections are assumed 810E 8 x 10 for the CONCERT 810 Goliath 4 x 10 Big Ben 1 x 18 for the SESSION and 1048 4 x 10 1518 1 x 15 for the T E Mic Set Mic Setting This simulates the microphone position Center simulates the conditions when the microphone is pointed at the middle of the speaker cone 1 10 cm indicates the distance separating the microphone from the center of the speaker cone Mic Level Adjusts the volume of the microphone Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained Direct Level Adjusts the volume of the direct sound 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ This is a 3 band parametric equalizer allowing EQ for the lower range midrange and upper range Each press of SELECT takes you to the next available selection for the band in this order Lo gt Mid High gt Lo Parameter Value On Off Off On Low Q 0 5 16 Low Frequency 31 Hz 500 Hz Low Gain 20 dB 20 dB Mid Q 0 5 16 Mid Frequency 164 Hz 2 6 kHz Mid Gain 20 dB 20 dB High Q 0 5 16
95. ithout having to set them all individually 2 Press PARAMETER ll Be to display the As you rotate the PATCH VALUE dial in the Quick Setting following screen screen to select the prepared pedal settings the most appropriate values for related parameters are selected Assign On Off Quick Setting instantly PATCH LEVEL PREAMP GAIN O OD DST DRIVE Sinale DELAY LEVEL CHORUS LEVEL REVERB LEVEL Target E Target value range Min El Target value range Max E Sourece E 1 Source MASTER BPM As SUB EXP FV Source Mode Controlling Foot Volume with the External Expression Pedal Active Range Low SUB EXP PS Controlling Pitch Shifter with the External Expression Active Range High Pedal cl Rotate the VALUE dial to change the setting value gt Repeat Steps 2 and 3 as needed until the settings are completed 5 To save the settings use the Write procedure p 23 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Making the Parameter Settings This sets the parameters to be controlled with Assign Target This sets the parameter to be affected You can make adjustments to more parameters than those available in the Quick Settings The parameters that you can select as the target are shown below Effect On Off for each effect Effect parameters Patch Level Master BPM Foot Volume Bypass On Off Switch for Patch Select M
96. ity even when the strings are played softly Hold with Square and Saw This sustains the sound output by the sound generator You can use a control pedal or other such control to hold synth bass sounds at the same pitch at which they are played When using the Hold function be aware of the importance of the order in which the effects are connected When the noise suppressor is connected after FX 2 held synth sounds are not output when the bass input sound is stopped In such cases be sure to place FX 2 ahead of the noise suppressor p 22 Attack Trig Attack Trigger with Brass and Bow This setting determines whether the filter acts according to the envelope of the input sound or mechanically by detecting the vibration of the strings as they are played When set to OFF the filter operates in response to the volume of the input bass sound like a touch wah when set to ON the filter operates more mechanically as with the Internal Sound Generator method by detecting the degree of attack When using the synth bass with this parameter on errors may occur if the unit is unable to detect the attack properly Completely mute the other strings and play single notes Resonance This adjusts the filter resonance the amount of feedback Increasing the value emphasizes the effect creating a more unusual sound Cutoff Freq Cutoff frequency This adjusts the frequency at which the harmonic components are cut off the c
97. ized Roland distributor Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO O Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X No 76 Appendices Main Specifications GT 6B Bass Effects Processor AD Conversion 24 bit AF method DA Conversion 24 bit Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Program Memories 120 80 User 40 Preset Nominal Input Level INPUT 10 dBu Input Impedance INPUT 1 MQ Nominal Output Level OUTPUT 10 dBu Standard jack at OUTPUT LEVEL marking position OUTPUT 10 dBu XLR jack 600 Q load Output Impedance OUTPUT 2 k Q Phone jack OUTPUT 600 kQ XLR jack HOT COLD 300 kQ HOT GND COLD GND Digital Output EIAJ CP1201 S P DIF Dynamic Range 95 dB or greater IHF A Control lt Front panel gt COMP LIMITER ATTACK THRESHOLD knob SUSTAIN RATIO knob LEVEL knob On Off button TYPE VARIATION button OVERDRIVE DISTORTION DRIVE knob LEVEL knob ON OFF button TYPE VARIATION button CHORUS LEVEL knob ON OFF button REVERB DELAY LEVEL knob ON OFF button PREAMP SPEAKER 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ TYPE knob GAIN knob TREBLE knob also used as Q knob MIDDLE knob also used as FREQUENCY knob BASS knob also used as GAIN knob LEVEL knob also used as TOTAL knob SPEAKER knob PREAMP ON OFF button SPEAKER ON OFF button EQ ON OFF button EQ SELECT button WAH ON OFF button EX 1 ON OFF button EX 2 ON OFF button MASTER
98. l delay time which is referenced as 100 Sets the volume level of the loop as it is played back Feedback Feedback refers to the return of a delay signal back to the PREAM P SPEAKER input This parameter adjusts the amount of signal returned Higher values increase the number of the delay repeats COSM technology is used to simulate the distinguishing bass High Cut amp characteristics in the Preamp section and is used to g simulate various speaker sizes and cabinet constructions in The high cut cuts the frequency component above the set Speaker Simulator frequency This parameter adjusts the frequency where the high cut starts working When set to Flat the high cut does not affect the sound E Preamp Delay Level Val Adjusts the volume of the delay sound Parameter feet On Off Off On Type FLIP TOP B MAN BASS 360 T E i SESSION CONCERT 810 E R amp D Reverb amp Delay Bright Oren You can use REV p 28 and DLY p 28 simultaneously Deep Off On Response BASS FLAT Enhancer 0 100 E SOS Sound On Sound a Shape Es a 2 ain For more detailed instructions on using Sound On Sound Treble 0 100 or 50 50 refer to piot Ultra Hi Off On ata Value Middle 0 100 or 50 50 Mid Frequency 220 Hz 800 Hz 3 0 kHz SOSMode HiQuality LongTime Bass 0 100 or 50 50 Quantize Off On Ultra Lo 0 Tempo 60 160 BPM Level 0 100 Playback Level 0 100 On Off Effect On Of
99. ls of the connected devices match If the MIDI channel settings are not correct the GT 6B will be unable to exchange data with other MIDI devices Operating From the GT 6B Outputting Program Change Messages When a patch is selected on the GT 6B a Program Change message corresponding to the patch number is transmitted simultaneously The external MIDI device then switches its settings according to the Program Change message it receives MIDI OUT MIDI IN O e o o O oo EA eg Outputting Control Change Messages Data describing the actions of the CTL pedal expression pedal expression pedal switch and external devices connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 jack are output as Control Change messages Such messages can be used to among other things manipulate the parameters of an external MIDI device MIDI Start Stop MMC Pla y Stop MIDI Start Stop or MMC Start Stop messages are output when the CTL pedal the expression pedal the expression pedal switch or the external device connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 jack is operated allowing you to control the performance of the external MIDI device For more on how to make the settings refer to p 48 and 63 Transmitting Data You
100. m change messages These messages are generally used to select sounds and include a program change number from 1 to 128 which specifies the desired sound Control change messages These messages are used to enhance the expressiveness of a performance Each message includes a controller number and the settings of the receiving device will determine what aspect of the sound will be affected by control change messages of a given controller number The specified parameters can be controlled with the GT 6B 71 sodipueddy Appendices Factory Settings System messages System messages include exclusive messages messages used for synchronization and messages used to keep a MIDI system running correctly Exclusive messages Exclusive messages handle information related to a unit s own unique sounds or other device specific information Generally such messages can only be exchanged between devices of the same model by the same manufacturer Exclusive messages can be employed to save the settings for effects programs into a sequencer or for transferring such data to another GT 6B The two instruments must be set to the same device ID numbers when exchanging SysEx messages About the MIDI implementation MIDI allows a variety of messages to be exchanged between instruments but it is not necessarily the case that all types of message can be exchanged between any two MIDI devices Two devices can communicate only if they b
101. m to restore the settings to their original factory set values p 73 1 Press FX 2 then press PARAMETER l Be so that FX Select is displayed 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select ASL 3 Press p gt a number of times to select Phrase then rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to make the desired choice from User 1 10 39 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained 4 Press PARAMETER p a number of times until the User Phrase settings screen is displayed 5 Press PARAMETER lt p gt to move the cursor then rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the User phrase Step Pitch Length Sound Attack When you want to place the currently set step at the very end turn the PATCH VALUE dial clockwise in the settings screen for the step that follows it it does not matter which parameter is selected until appears in the bottom row of the screen STEP Sets the step number The number within the phrase is displayed Pitch Inputs the pitches of the notes Specify by how many semitones notes are to be raised or lowered Length Inputs the note lengths Specify the length of notes on the score Sound This setting determines the manner in which sounds are played Mute Mutes are specified as note lengths without the sound being played Stacc Staccato whereby the sound is played extremely briefly Full The note is played for its full specified length
102. mpo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained Feedback This adjusts the feedback amount of the harmonist sound Only PS1 can be selected when this is set to 2 Mono or 2 Stereo Level This adjusts the volume of the harmonist sound Key This specifies the key of the song you are playing By specifying the key you can create harmonies that fit the key of the song The key setting corresponds to the key of the song b as follows Major C F B p A D ref 1D b n b 1D p gt b e e ie Minor Am Dm Gm Cm Fm B m Em Major G D A E B FF 2 4 41 di sl t 4 FE Minor Em Bm F m Cim Gtm Dim Direct Level Adjusts the volume of the direct sound Creating Harmonist Scales User Scale If the harmony does not sound the way you intend when Harmony is set to any value from 2oct to 2oct then use a User scale You can set any of 29 different User scales User scales represent settings common to all patches so they are constantly updated saved without the Write procedure being carried out You can carry out Factory Reset for the system to restore
103. mum value Min and the maximum value Max is changed Source Mode This selects the function of the foot switch p 50 47 Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Controlling Effects with the GT 6B Pedals Making the Assign On Off Setting External Pedals and External MIDI Devices Make these settings when controlling effects with the GT 6B s expression pedal expression pedal switch or CTL pedal or with external pedals or external MIDI devices connected to the GT 6B This selects the eight Assign ON OFF settings ASSIGN 1 8 You can make up to eight separate settings per patch using Only set the assigns you will beusing to On Assign numbers 1 8 determining what parameters are Be sure to set any Assign settings not being used to Off controlled by which controllers 1 Press PEDAL ASSIGN 3 2 Press PARAMETER fl Be to select the Assign _ a ON OFF setting screen ASSIGN 1 8 OIBOSS GT 6B e PROCESSOR BANK EFFECT LEVEL 3 Press PEDAL ASSIGN to set the function to ON or OFF The setting is toggled between On and Off each time PEDAL ASSIGN is pressed DD KN OO SELECT Making Settings Instantly Quick Settings Using Quick Settings lets you quickly finish making the Gi 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ 1 Press PEDAL ASSIGN settings to the parameters described below w
104. ng Input Selecting Output allows you to check the level of signals output from the GT 6B You may not be able to achieve the effects adequately if your output levels are set too high While checking the meter and making sure the needle doesn t fluctuate adjust the output level of each of your effects to the optimum value 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen 59 Chapter 9 Other Functions Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD Contrast Depending on where the GT 6B is placed the display may become hard to read If this occurs adjust the display contrast 1 Press UTILITY a number of times until LCD Contrast is displayed You can also select this by pressing UTILITY and then pressing PARAMETER ll p J Turning on the power while holding down UTILITY enables you to display this screen directly 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to adjust the contrast Values 1 16 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Limiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent By setting an upper limit to the banks thus limiting the range of banks that can be switched you can set the GT 6 so that only the patches you need can be selected 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER B so that Bank Extent is displayed 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the upper limit for the banks Valid Settings U1 P0 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen
105. ng MIDI messages When set to Rx this MIDI channel is same as the MIDI Receive channel This was set to Rx when the unit was shipped from the factory MIDI Device ID 1 32 This sets the Device ID used for transmitting and receiving Exclusive messages This was set to 1 when the unit was shipped from the factory MIDI Sync Clock Auto Internal You can synchronize the performance of a sequencer or other external MIDI device Auto When no MIDI Clock from the external MIDI device is being received the performance is synchronized to the tempo set in MASTER BPM when the external MIDI device s MIDI Clock is being received the performance is synchronized to that Internal The performance is synchronized to the tempo set in MASTER BPM This was set to Auto when the unit was shipped from the factory When you have an external MIDI device connected the Master BPM is then synchronized to the external MIDI device s tempo thus disabling the Master BPM setting If you want to be able to set the Master BPM set to Internal ES e ey EN cS oO Rp oO When synchronizing performances to the MIDI Clock signal from an external MIDI device timing problems in the performance may occur due to errors in the MIDI Clock 65 Chapter 10 Using MIDI MIDI PC OUT MIDI Program Change Out Off On This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are outpu
106. ngs This greatly reduces the hassle of selecting and setting parameters one by one Pedal Settings for the Expression Pedal Switch Select the parameter to be controlled when you press down on the toe of the expression pedal 3 Press PEDAL ASSIGN once more to set it to Off e WAH Effect On Off 4 To save the settings perform the Write procedure p e FX 2 Effect On Off 23 e OD DIST Effect On Off Press EXIT to return to the Play screen e REV DLY Effect On Off e CHORUS Effect On Off e PARAMETRIC EQ Effect On Off e FX 1 Effect On Off e LEVEL INC Increase the volume level gradually e PATCH SELECT Switch for Patch Select Mode p 60 e BYPASS Bypass On Off Pedal Settings for the CTL Pedal e OD DIST Effect On Off e REV DLY Effect On Off e CHORUS Effect On Off PARAMETRIC EQ Effect On Off e FX 1 Effect On Off e FX 2 Effect On Off e WAH Effect On Off e PATCH SELECT Switch for Patch Select Mode p 60 e BPM TAP Master BPM Tap Input e BYPASS Bypass On Off 1 Press PEDAL ASSIGN 2 Press PARAMETER lt Be to display the following screens Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Expression pedal switch CTL pedal HINT Holding down Be or fl and pressing lt or B causes the GT 6B to jump to the main screen allowing you to reduce the number of times you need to press the buttons Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select the p
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108. ob Adjusts the volume level of the reverb and delay sounds The reverb or delay sound increases as the knob is turned more to the right 15 REV DLY ON OFF Button Press this to switch the reverb or delay on and off and when changing other settings E PREAMP SPEAKER p 29 Preamp Speaker 16 TYPE Knob Selects the preamp type 17 GAIN Knob Adjusts the amount of amplification from the preamp This changes the sort of distortion you get with the amp 18 TREBLE Q Knob Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp s upper range Also adjusts the EQ bandwidth when the 3 band parametric EQ is operational 19 MIDDLE FREQ Frequency Knob Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp s midrange Also adjusts the ED s midrange frequency when the 3 band parametric EQ is operational 20 BASS GAIN Knob Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp s lower range Also adjusts the amount of EQ amplification when the 3 band parametric EQ is operational 21 LEVEL TOTAL Total Gain Knob Adjusts the overall preamp volume level Also adjusts the amount of amplification for the EQ overall when the 3 band parametric EQ is operational 22 SPEAKER Knob Selects the speaker type 23 PREAMP ON OFF Button Press this to switch the preamp on and off and when changing other settings 24 3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ ON OFF Button Switches the 3 band parametric EQ on and off 25 SELECT Button Switches the band for 3 band parametric EQ 26 SP
109. ode p 60 Master BPM MIDI Start Stop MIDI Start and Stop messages are output from the MIDI OUT connector and these control the performance of the sequencer or other external MIDI device MMC Start Stop MMC Start and Stop messages are output from the MIDI OUT connector and these control the performance of the recorder or other external MIDI device Patch Level INC DEC increase decrease Although you can set this so that the same target is controlled by more than one controller in such cases make sure not to have different sources changing the parameter at the same time Changing the parameter simultaneously while using different sources may result in noise being generated The GT 6B does not transmit MIDI clock Therefore when MIDI Start Stop is selected as the target set the receiving device so its own clock is used for the performance Target Range Min Max The parameter value selected as the target changes within the range defined by the Min and Max set this parameter When using the CTL pedal foot switch or other controller that acts as an on off switch the minimum value Min is produced when you release your foot from the pedal while depressing the pedal produces the maximum value Max When using the foot switch Amount of Change in parameter Value A maximum value Target Max minimum value Target Min Off On Release Depress Foot Switch
110. ol the volume level with the expression pedal In such instances set Bypass EXP Mode to On p 55 Setting the Range of the Volume Change You can set the minimum and maximum values determining the range over which the volume level changes when you move the expression pedal 1 Press PEDAL ASSIGN 2 Press PARAMETER fl Be to display the following screen Setting the minimum value 3 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the value Values 0 100 4 To save the settings perform the Write procedure p 23 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen When WAH Pedal Wah p 20 31 or FX 2 PB Pedal Bend p 20 38 is on the expression pedal automatically functions as a pedal wah or pedal bend When these are off the expression pedal automatically functions as a volume pedal 45 Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign If You Don t Want to Use the Settings for Using the Expression Expression Pedal as a Volume Pedal Pedal Switch CTL Pedal Use the procedure below to turn the expression pedal off 1 Press PEDAL ASSIGN Ma king Setti ngs Insta ntly 2 Press PARAMETER lt Be a number of times Q uick Setti ngs until you have one of the tellowine screens displayed Quick Settings is a function that lets you set the most appropriate values for related effect parameters instantly just by selecting the preset pedal setti
111. ola O 8 OB E SELECT ma DEL 1 Select the copy source patch refer to How to Switch Patches p 14 2 Press WRITE The content of the display changes and the GT 6B is ready for a User patch to be specified as the copy destination Destination Patch te 3 Rotate the VALUE dial to select the copy destination patch To cancel the copy press EXIT The Play screen returns to the display 4 Press WRITE once more The GT 6B copies a tone to the copy destination patch and you re returned to the Play screen The sound of the patch previously stored at the copy destination is permanently deleted once the write is executed 23 Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Ex changing Patches On the GT 6B you can exchange the positions of two User patches eR Bo ou SURE EAL o smect acn Pow y BASS EFFECTS PATCH O I3 o S S G T 6 B PROCESSOR i BANK COMP LIMITER OD DIST Gas may EL ATK THR SUS RANO LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL LEVEL PARAMETER a 0 3 PREAMP SPEAKER TREBLE MIDI BASS NAME N SELECT 1 Select the exchange source patch refer to How to Switch Patches p 14 2 Press WRITE 3 Press PARAMETER J The content of the display changes and the GT 6B is ready for a User patch to be specified as the exchange destination Destination Patch de 4 Rotate the VALUE dial to select the exc
112. on the Information page Additional Precautions e Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or the improper operation of the unit To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit s memory in another MIDI device e g a sequencer Unfortunately it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in another MIDI device e g a sequencer once it has been lost Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions e Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display e When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements e To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you especially when it is late at night e When you need to transport the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials
113. only while the foot switch is being pressed Source Source Mode Momentary Type Normal CTL pedal FS 5U external Latch Type FS 5L external Expression pedal EV 5 external cannot function Normal Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active Range When an expression pedal or other controller that changes the value consecutively is used as the source this sets the operational range within which the value of the setting changes If the controller is moved outside the operational range the value does not change but instead stops at minimum or maximum Example Act Range Lo 40 Act Range Hi 80 A maximum value _ Target Max minimum value __ Target Min T T i 0 40 80 127 Act Range Act Range Lo Hi A On ON Off OFF T T 0 40 60 8 127 Act Range Center Act Range Lo value Max When using a foot switch or other on off switching controller as the source leave these at Lo 0 and Hi 127 With certain settings the value may not change Controlling Foot Volume and Pitch Shifter with an External Expression Pedal Make the following settings to use an expression pedal connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 jack to control foot volume and pitch shifter Set SYS Sub CTL1 Func p 63 to Assignable 1 Press PEDAL ASSIGN 2 Press PARAMETER Be J to display one of
114. onnections O Check that MIDI cables have not been disconnected or broken O You ve attempted to switch patches by rotating the PATCH VALUE dial but the Dial function p 62 is set to VALUE Only O Ifyou want to be able to switch patches using the PATCH VALUE dial set the Dial function to PATCH No amp VALUE O More MIDI messages were received in a short time than could be processed correctly sodipueddy 75 Appendices BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR Date Dec 10 2001 Model GT 6B MIDI Implementation Chart Version 1 00 Function Basic Default Memorized Channel Changed a Default OMNI ON OFF Memorized Messages X Altered AAAA AEREE X Note Number True Voice FAAEA PAAA Prog Program Number Change True a 27 a 1 128 Song Pos Song Sel Tune Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key s Touch Ch s PitchBend Bend Control Change System Common System Clock Real Time Command All sound off Local ON OFF All Notes OFF Aux Active Sense Message Reset niall oh 1 Recognizes messages designated for use for realtime control over parameters A separate publication titled MIDI Implementation is also available It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit If you should require this publication such as when you intend to carry out byte level programming please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or author
115. orite Tones Patches COMP LIMITER LEVEL Adjusts the compressor limiter volume level The volume increases as the knob is turned to the right OD DIST DRIVE Overdrive Distortion Drive Adjusts the degree of distortion in the overdrive or distortion sound The distortion gets stronger as the knob is turned to the right OD DIST LEVEL Overdrive Distortion Level Adjusts the volume of the overdrive or distortion sound The volume increases as the knob is turned to the right By pressing TYPE VARIATION you can then switch the OVERDRIVE DISTORTION type CHORUS LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the chorus sound The chorus sound increases as the knob is turned to the right deepening the effect REV DLY LEVEL Reverb Delay Level Adjusts the volume level of the reverb or delay sounds The reverb or delay sound increases as the knob is turned to the right Only the reverb sound is adjusted when Fx Select p 27 is set to R amp D Reverb amp Delay When SOS SoundOnSound is selected this adjusts the playback level PREAMP TYPE Selects the preamp type PREAMP GAIN Adjusts the amount of amplification for the preamp which changes the degree of distortion The distortion gets stronger as the knob is turned to the right PREAMP TREBLE Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp s upper range The high frequencies are boosted as the knob is turned to the right PREAMP MIDDLE Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp
116. oth use the types of messages that they have in common Thus every owner s manual for a MIDI device includes a MIDI Implementation Chart This chart shows the types of message that the device is able to transmit and receive By comparing the MIDI implementation charts of two devices you can tell at a glance which messages they will be able to exchange Since the charts are always of a uniform size you can simply place the two charts side by side Fold here MIDI Device aN Mil Device B Function Transmit Recognized Remarks A separate publication titled MIDI Implementation is also available It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit If you should require this publication such as when you intend to carry out byte level programming please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor Tuner TUNER Pitch Global NS Threshold Reverb Level System LCD Contrast BANK Extent Patch Select Mode EXP Pedal Hold Dial Function Knob Mode Sub CTL1 Func Sub CTL2 Func Digital Out Level MIDI MIDI RX Channel MIDI Omni Mode MIDI TX Channel MIDI Device ID MIDI Sync Clock MIDI PC OUT MIDI EXP OUT MIDI EXP SW OUT MIDI CTL OUT MIDI Sub CTL10UT MIDI Sub CTL2OUT MIDI Map Select A 440 Hz p 57 0 dB p 58 100 p 58 16 p 60 PO UP DOWN
117. ou are using When Transmitting Data to Another GT 6B Connect as shown in the figure below and match the Device ID for the transmitting and receiving devices i OUT MIDI IN COS a ma DIBOSS GT 6B ee PROCESSOR PREAMP SPEAKER OF A al AS AS 4 lt q E E pc Ns Y Ys H SS 4 ae NAME N a FREQ GAIN TOTAL O ASE uy A GOl O O SETE a O S Da SELECT ws om 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER a B so that Bulk Dump is displayed 2 Press PARAMETER lt Be to move the cursor and rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select the start and end of the data to be transmitted e gt D EN cS oO Rp oO 3 When the data to be sent has been determined press WRITE The data is transmitted 67 Chapter 10 Using MIDI When the transmission is completed the screen prior to transmission returns to the display 4 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device Bulk Load Making the Connections When Receiving Data Saved on a MI
118. pth 0 100 Manual 0 100 Level 0 100 Mode This sets the mode used to switch the vowels 1 Shot The tone changes from Vowel 1 to Vowel 2 one time only as the strings are played The time required for the change is adjusted with the Rate setting Auto The change in tone between the two vowels Vowel 1 and Vowel 2 is repeated Random Five vowels a e i o u are switched randomly Vowel 1 with 1 Shot and Auto Selects the first vowel Vowel 1 Vowel 2 Vowel 2 with 1 Shot and Auto Selects the second vowel Trigger with Auto and Random This selects whether or not the tone changes start simultaneously as the strings are played It could be said that when 1 Shot is selected the trigger is always on Sens This adjusts the trigger sensitivity With the sensitivity at a low setting the trigger is activated only when greater force is used to play the strings but not when the strings are played softly Rate This adjusts the cycle over which the two vowels change When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Depth Adjusts the depth of the
119. ptor Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts S within it except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page e Never use or store the unit in places that are A e Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equipment or x are z e Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are e Humid or are gt e Exposed to rain or are e Dusty or are e Subject to high levels of vibration e Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit Also make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor s body Other AC adaptors may NM use a different polarity or be designed for a different voltage so their use could result in damage malfunction or electric shock nor place heavy objects on it Doing so can damage the cord producing severed elements and short circuits Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord S amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels
120. rence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada UBOSS BOSS Corporation G601744601 89 19
121. rmation Adjusts the compressor s attack and the volume at which the limiter begins to affect the sound 2 EFFECT LEVEL Knob Adjust the overall volume 4 SUS RATIO Sustain Ratio Knob When the Bypass EXP Mode p 55 and Noise Suppressor p Adjusts the length of the compressor decay and adjusts 44 is set to Off only CHORUS or REV DLY is used so turning this knob does not change the volume of the direct the limiter s compression ratio 5 LEVEL Knob Adjusts the compressor limiter volume level sound Panel Descriptions 6 COMP LIMITER ON OFF Button Press this to switch the compressor limiter on and off and when changing other settings 7 TYPE VARIATION Button Selects the compressor or limiter type E OVERDRIVE DISTORTION p 26 8 DRIVE Knob Adjusts the distortion effect from the overdrive or distortion 9 LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volume of the overdrive or distortion sound 10 OVERDRIVE DISTORTION ON OFF Button Press this to switch the overdrive or distortion on and off and when making changes to other settings 11 TYPE VARIATION Button Selects the type of overdrive or distortion E CHORUS p 27 12 LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volume of the chorus sound The chorus sound increases as the knob is turned more to the right 13 CHORUS ON OFF Button Press this to switch the chorus on and off and when changing other settings E REV DLY p 27 Reverb Delay 14 LEVEL Kn
122. s EXIT to return to the Play screen 61 Chapter 9 Other Functions Setting Expression Pedal Hold This setting determines whether or not the Pedal Assign s p 45 operational status is carried over to the next patch when patches are switched Expression 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 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER B gt so that EXP Pdl Hold is displayed 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set Expression Pedal Hold On The Pedal Assign status is carried over Example If a patch is switched while the volume is being controlled with the expression pedal the volume of the subsequent patch will take on the value determined by the current pedal position angle If the expression pedal is controlling the wah effect in the patch being switched to then the volume assumes the value set in the patch and the patch s wah effect is given the value corresponding to the current pedal position angle Off The Pedal Assign status is not carried over Example If a patch is switched while the volume is being controlled with an expression pedal the volume of the subsequent patch is set to the value set in that patch If the expression pedal is operated and that information is transmitted to the GT 6B the volume changes in accordance with the movement of the pedal 3
123. s makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Depth Determines the depth of the phaser effect The swirling effect spreads out more as the value is increased Manual Adjusts the center frequency for the phaser effect The swirling effect occurs in a higher range of frequencies as the value is increased Resonance Adjusts the resonance the amount of feedback Increasing the value emphasizes the effect creating a more unusual sound Step This turns the step function on and off When the step function is turned on changes in the sound occur in steps Step Rate This adjusts the rate at which the step effect occurs Raising the value increases the resolution steps are shorter When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Level Adjusts the volume 35 Chapter 4 The Effects Explained E FL Flanger This produces a flanging effect that giv
124. s midrange The midrange frequencies are boosted as the knob is turned to the right PREAMP BASS Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp s lower range The low frequencies are boosted as the knob is turned to the right PREAMP LEVEL Adjusts the preamp volume level The volume increases as the knob is turned to the right SPEAKER Selects the speaker type When ORIGINAL is selected you can select the speakers that are best suited for the PREAMP TYPE settings In addition when SELECT is pressed the PREAMP knobs then function as control knobs for adjusting the 3 band parametric EQ The adjustment screen for each band LOW MID HIGH appearing in the display alternates each time you press SELECT You can adjust the Q frequency and gain for each band Q This adjusts the Equalizer bandwidth the range of frequencies affected by that EQ control The bandwidth is narrowed as the knob is turned to the right resulting in a more notched equalization Use higher Q settings to affect specific frequencies and give the tone particular qualities Conversely the bandwidth becomes broader as the knob is turned to the left Use lower Q settings when you want to adjust the overall low end or high end and change the overall tone FREQ Frequency Adjusts the center frequency for the equalizer The frequency upper range increases as the knob is turned to the right GAIN Adjusts the volume level for the equalizer adjusted with th
125. scales Because of the need to analyze the pitch chords two or more sounds played simultaneously cannot be played Parameter Value Voice 1 Voice 2 Mono 2 Stereo Harmony 2o0ct 20ct Scale 1 Scale29 Pre Delay 0 ms 300 ms BPM BPM J Feedback 0 100 Level 0 100 Key C Am B G m Direct Level 0 100 Voice This selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound harmony 1 Voice One voice pitch shifted sound output in mono 2 Mono Two voice pitch shifted sound HR1 HR2 output in mono 2 Stereo Two voice pitch shifted sound HR1 HR2 output through the left and right channels Harm Harmony This determines the pitch of the sound added to the input sound when you are making a harmony You can have this sound play up to 2 octaves higher or lower than the input sound When the scale is set to Scale 1 Scale29 harmonies corresponding to the user set scale are produced The following shows the parameters that can be set for User scales User 1 29 DIR C B EFF C B 2 octave Creating Harmonist Scales User Scale p 37 PreDly Pre Delay Adjusts the time from when the direct sound is played until the harmonist sounds are produced Normally you can leave this set at 0 ms When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the te
126. se the Expression Pedal as a Volume Pedal 46 Settings for Using the Expression Pedal Switch CTL Pedal iciccioniocinaciioinaocicinianonacaicnicnn innata nannaa adeins inania n 46 Making Settings Instantly Quick Settings uoncmooom 46 If You Don t Want to Use the Expression Pedal Switch or CTL Pedal 47 Editing Quick Settings sessin hessian ies 47 5 Controlling Effects with the GT 6B Pedals External Pedals and External MIDI Devices 48 Making the Assign On Off Setting ccccsceeseeseeteseens Making Settings Instantly Quick Settings Making the Parameter Settings cccccscsesceeeteseeesteseeseeteseenees Controlling Foot Volume and Pitch Shifter with an External Expression Pedal csscsssessseeesees 51 Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function ccsseseseses 52 Making Custom Overdrive Distortion Settings 52 Making Custom Pedal Wah SettingS mcccmcsmom 53 Chapter 7 Using Sound On Sound ssssssssssssssnnnnnnnnnn 54 Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT6B om mmmmo 55 Outputting Sounds Without Effects Applied Bypass 55 Using the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect 55 Switching Bypass On and Off mocooconconinconannnnnnnnnnnnenanionennneracioninnasa 55 Connecting Directly to a Recording Mixer or PA Mixer XLR Balanced Outpult 0000 55 Switching the XLR Output Connector
127. spaces Room 1 Simulates the reverberation in a small room Provides the bright reverberation of a live room Room 2 Simulates the reverberation in a small room Provides warm reverberations Hall 1 This simulates the reverberation of a concert hall Provides clear reverberation that spreads out through the sound space Hall 2 This simulates the reverberation of a concert hall Provides a mild understated reverberation sound Plate Simulates plate reverberation a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metallic plate Provides a metallic sound with an extended upper range Reverb Time Adjusts the length time of reverberation Pre Delay Adjusts the time until the reverb sound appears Low Cut The low cut filter cuts the frequencies below the specified frequency This setting adjusts the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect High Cut The high cut filter cuts the frequencies above the specified frequency This setting adjusts the frequency at which the high cut filter begins to take effect When Flat is selected the high cut filter has no effect Density Adjusts the density of the reverb sound Effect Level Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound E DLY Delay Parameter Value Type Single Pan 0 ms 1400 ms BPM BPM 20 ms step 0 ms 20 ms 1 ms step Delay Time Delay Time Fine TapTime 0 100 FeedBack 0 100 Hi 700 Hz 1 00 kHz 1 40 k
128. ss becomes noticeable Since it suppresses the noise by monitoring the volume level of the actual bass sound being input it always gives a natural effect Parameter Value On Off Off On Threshold 0 100 Release 0 100 On Off Effect On Off This parameter turns the noise suppressor on off This setting can be made with the PATCH VALUE dial You cannot switch the noise suppressor on and off by pressing NAME NS MASTER Threshold Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the noise If the noise level is high a higher setting is appropriate Use a lower setting when the noise level is low High threshold settings may prevent sounds from being output when you play with your bass volume turned down Release Adjusts the time from when the noise suppressor begins to function until the noise level reaches 0 MASTER Parameter Value Effect Level 0 120 Master BPM 40 250 Effect Level Adjusts the overall volume of the processed sound When the Bypass EXP Mode p 55 and Noise Suppressor p 44 is set to Off and only CHORUS or REV DLY is used the direct sound is output as analog output In this case EFFECT LEVEL does not change the volume of the direct sound Master BPM Adjusts the BPM value for each patch BPM beats per minute indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur in one minute When you have an external MIDI device connected the Master BPM is synchronized to t
129. sts the volume level for the overall preamp In addition to these general controls also included are the following controls particular to each amp When Type is Set to FLIP TOP Bright Off On Turns the bright setting on off Turn this on to make the sound brighter Response BASS FLAT This controls the overall amp characteristics Select the position corresponding to the characteristics for one of the two types of sound When Type is Set to B MAN Deep Off On This switch changes the character of the lower range When Type is Set to BASS 360 Bright Off On Turns the bright setting on off Turn this on to make the sound brighter When Type is Set to T E Pre Shape Off 1 2 This is a shape switch that adds a particular nuance to the midrange O When Type is Set to SESSION Enhancer 0 100 This controls the clarity and presence of the sound When Type is Set to CONCERT 810 Bright Off On Turns the bright setting on off Turn this on to make the sound brighter Ultra Hi Off On This controls the ultra high frequency range lying beyond treble Ultra Lo O This controls the character of the lower range E Speaker Parameter Value On Off Off On Type 1x15 1x18 2x15 4x10 8x10 ORIGINAL Mic Setting Center 1 cm 10 cm Mic Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 On Off Effect On Off Sets the speaker effect to ON or OFF The PREAMP turns on automatically when the SPEAKER
130. t when patches are switched on the GT 6B Off Program Change messages are not output even when patches are switched On Program Change messages are simultaneously output when patches are switched MIDI EXP OUT MIDI Expression Pedal Out Off 1 31 33 95 This sets the controller number when expression pedal operation data is output as Control Change messages When set to Off Control Change messages are not output MIDI EXP SW OUT MIDI Expression Pedal Switch Out Off 1 31 33 95 This sets the controller number when expression pedal switch operation data is output as Control Change messages When set to Off Control Change messages are not output MIDI CTL OUT MIDI Control Pedal Out Off 1 31 33 95 This sets the controller number when CTL pedal operation data is output as Control Change messages When set to Off Control Change messages are not output MIDI SUB CTL 1 OUT MIDI Sub Control 1 Out Off 1 31 33 95 This sets the controller number when operation data from the external pedal connected to the SUB CTL 1 jack is output as Control Change messages When set to Off Control Change messages are not output MIDI SUB CTL 2 OUT MIDI Sub Control 2 Out Off 1 31 33 95 This sets the controller number when operation data from the external pedal connected to the SUB CTL 2 jack is output as Control Change messages When set to Off Control Change messages are not ou
131. th four types of modeled compressor limiter perfectly suited for the bass Parameter Value On Off Off On Type BOSS Comp D Comp Rack 160D Vig Rack U Attack 0 100 Sustain 0 100 Threshold 0 100 Ratio 1 1 00 1 Rack 160D 4 1 20 1 Vtg Rack U Release 0 100 Tone 50 50 Level 0 100 On Off Sets the compressor limiter effect to ON or OFF Type Selects the compressor limiter type BOSS Comp D Comp Models the BOSS CS 3 Models the MXR dyna comp Rack 160D Models the dbx 160x Vtg Rack U Models the UREI 1178 Attack with BOSS Comp D Comp Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played Higher values result in a sharper attack creating a more clearly defined sound with Vtg Rack U This adjusts the amount of time that is to pass between the point at which the input level exceeds the set threshold level and compression begins and the time at which the compression ratio set with the Ratio setting is achieved Compression is applied more rapidly as the value is increased Sustain with BOSS Comp D Comp Boosts low level signals adjusting the time over which sounds are sustained Higher values deepen the effect resulting in a longer sustain Threshold with Rack 160D Vtg Rack U Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your bass When the input signal level exceeds this threshold level limiting will be applied
132. the settings to their original factory set values p 73 1 Press FX 2 then press PARAMETER q Be so that FX Select is displayed N Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select HRM w Press PARAMETER lt Be to select HR1 Harm or HR2 Harm then rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select a setting from Scale 1 29 4 Press PARAMETER p a number of times so that the User scale settings screen is displayed 5 Press PARAMETER lt q p to move the cursor then rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the User scale Scale You can switch the number of the user scale DIR Direct Sets the note name of the input sound EFF Effect Sets the note name of the output sound The triangle next to the note name indicates the octave One downward pointing triangle indicates a note one octave below the note displayed two triangles indicate a two octave drop One upward pointing triangle indicates a note one octave above the note displayed two triangles indicate a two octave rise E P S Pitch Shifter This effect changes the pitch of the original sound up or down within a range of two octaves Parameter Value Voice 1 Voice 2 Mono 2 Stereo Mode Fast Medium Slow Mono Pitch 24 24 Fine 50 50 Pre Delay 0 ms 300 ms BPM BPM Feedback 0 100 Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 Voice This selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound t
133. thesizer Square A square wave sound generator is produced by the internal Saw A saw wave _ 1 is produced by the internal sound generator Brass Waveform shaping outputs a soft sound with a fast attack and a sharp edge Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained Bow Waveform shaping outputs a soft sound with no attack Octave Shift with Square and Saw This outputs sound one octave below the original sound PWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation Rate with Square Modulation is applied to the waveform Square wave only to create a broader fatter sound Higher values increase the rate of the modulation PWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation Depth with Square This adjusts the PWM depth When set to 0 no PWM effect is obtained Noise Level This adjusts the noise added to the sound from the sound generator Adding noise gives the synth bass a special type of ambience Sens This adjusts the input sensitivity In Internal Sound Generator method although the response of the internal sound generator improves as the sensitivity value is increased errors occur more often Try to set the value as high as possible without causing errors In Waveform Shaping method this lets you adjust the sensitivity of the shifting filter in response to the strings as they are played when the attack trigger is turned off Raising this value allows the filter to respond with greater sensitiv
134. ting the REV DLY Fx Select to anything other than SOS Switch for SOSMode For more information about each of the SOS parameters refer to p 29 Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT 6B Outputting Sounds Without Effects Applied Bypass The GT 6B features bypass circuitry By using the bypass the signal path from input to output consists entirely of analog circuitry To switch to bypass carry out the following procedure Using the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect You can use Bypass EXP Mode to set the routing of the signals when bypass is in effect these settings can be made separately for each individual patch 1 Press NAME NS MASTER until Bypass EXP Mode appears in the display Each time NAME NS MASTER is pressed the item that can be set is changed following this order Name Noise Suppressor Master gt Bypass EXP Mode gt Foot Volume Effect Chain 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to select On or Off Off You cannot use the expression pedal while bypass is in effect The bypass sound does not pass through the AD DA converter and analog bypass sound is output The analog bypass sound is also output for the direct sound when only CHORUS or REV DLY is used However the expression pedal affects only the effect sound On You can use the expression pedal while bypass is in effect The bypass sound is output after passing through the AD DA
135. to be used from the following PHASER FLANGER HARMONIST PITCH SHIFTER PEDAL BEND 2x2 CHORUS AUTO SLAP SHORT DELAY VIBRATO HUMANIZER TREMOLO PAN BASS SYNTH Parameter Value On Off Off On FX Select Phaser Flanger Harmonist PitchShifter PedalBend 2x2Chorus AutoSlap ShortDelay Vibrato Humanizer Tremolo Pan BassSynth On Off Effect On Off Switches the FX 2 effect on and off FX Select Effect Select Selects the effect to be used E PH Phaser This effect adds a rotating swirling character to the sound Although it resembles the flanger effect the sense of swirling from the phaser is mellower and more natural Parameter Value Type 4stage 8stage 12stage Bi Phase Rate 0 100 BPM o BPM SS Depth 0 100 Manual 0 100 Resonance 0 100 Step Off On Step Rate 0 100 BPM BPM Level 0 100 Type Selects the arrangement number of stages for the phaser effect 4Stage This is a four stage phaser This provides a light phaser 8Stage This is an eight stage phaser Itis a popular phaser effect 12Stage This is a twelve stage phaser This produces a phase effect with greater depth Bi Phase This is a phaser effect in which two phase shift circuits are connected in series Rate This sets the rate of the phaser effect When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch Thi
136. tput Chapter 10 Using MIDI Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data On the GT 6B you can use Exclusive messages to provide another GT 6B with identical settings and save effect settings on a sequencer or other device This transmission of data is called Bulk Dump while receiving such data is referred to as Bulk Load Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device Bulk Dump The following types of data can be transmitted You can transmit data by specifying the range from the start to the end of transmission Displayed Data Transmitted System Includes settings for utility parameters Harmonist scales Auto Slap phrases and overdrive distortion and wah custom edit parameters U1 1 U0 4 Settings for patch Numbers U1 1 through ul 1 u0 4 U0 4 and u1 1 through u0 4 Temp Settings for what is currently being played Making the Connections When Saving to a MIDI Sequencer Connect as shown in the figure below and put the sequencer in the mode where it is standing by ready to receive Exclusive messages BOSS GT 6B ses Ye OUT MIDI IN coo E ooo Oooo fH oo For instructions on operating the sequencer refer to the owner s manual for the sequencer y
137. u can temporarily change your settings to match those of your equipment and the operating environment while leaving the settings in the patches untouched 1 Press UTILITY then press PARAMETER q B to display the following screen Global Noise Suppressor Threshold Global Reverb Level 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to change the setting s value 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 as needed 4 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen NS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold 20 dB 20 dB Adjusts the noise suppressor threshold level settings for each patch in a range from 20 dB to 20 dB This adjustment is an effective way to get equivalent output with each of your basses when you are connecting more than one bass Set to 0 dB when using this in individual patch settings This has no effect on patches in which the noise suppressor is turned off Revrb Level Reverb Level 0 200 Adjusts the reverb level settings for each patch in a range from 0 to 200 Adjusting the reverb level is an effective way to match the reverberation of the performance venue Set to 100 when using this in individual patch settings This has no effect on patches in which reverb is turned off Using the Digital Out Digital signals are output from the DIGITAL OUT connector on the rear panel You can connect this directly to the digital in connector of a digital recorder or other device and record with
138. ulating the pitch Parameter Value Rate 0 100 BPM BPM Depth 0 100 Trigger Off On Rise Time 0 100 Rate This adjusts the period of the vibrato When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen Depth This adjusts the depth of the vibrato Trigger The vibrato is turned on and off with the foot switch This parameter is premised on the trigger being turned on with the foot switch only when producing the vibrato effect Use this by assigning it to the CTL pedal or other control p 46 Rise Time This adjusts the time from the moment the trigger is turned on until the set vibrato effect is obtained E HMN Humanizer This effect changes the sound of the bass guitar into sounds resembling the human voice Applying this after distorting the sound with OD DIST or other such effect strengthens the effect For more on the order in which effects are connected refer to p 22 Parameter Value Mode 1 Shot Auto Random Vowel1 a e i o u Mode 1 Shot Auto Vowel2 a e i o u Mode 1 Shot Auto Trigger On Off Sensitivity 0 100 Rate 0 100 BPM o BPM SS De
139. using the unit with an expression pedal connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 jack set Minimum Volume of an expression pedal to the MIN position Chapter 1 Playing Sounds When using the GT 6B with a foot switch the optional FS 5U connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 jack set the polarity switch as shown in the following Polarity Switch You can use the special optional Roland PCS 31 connector cord to connect two foot switches PCS 31 White Red 040 3 0 in oO in O Y Mm Y m L ol L ol When using the unit with a foot switch connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL SUB CTL 1 2 jack make the settings given on p 63 The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display Note however that your unit may incorporate a newer enhanced version of the system e g includes newer sounds so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual Turning On the Power 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 causing malfunction and or damage to speakers and other devices 1 Before you turn the power on make sure of the following points e Are all external devices properly connected e Is the volume on the GT 6B your amp and all other connected devices turned
140. utoff frequency This parameter determines the tone at the point that the filter movement finally stops Depth This adjusts how much the filter shifts When a positive value is set playing a string causes the filter to go upwards starting from the conditions determined with the cutoff frequency Conversely the movement is downward when the value is negative The change becomes more dramatic as the numerical value is increased Decay with Square and Saw or Attack Trig On This sets the rate for the filter s movement The filter moves more slowly as the value is increased Synth Level This determines the volume of the synthesizer sound Direct Level Adjusts the volume of the direct sound Bend with Square Saw You can use the expression pedal to control the frequency of sounds from the internal sound generator Use this by setting the parameter to On and assigning the expression pedal or similar controller to Pdl Position Pitch Min with Square Saw Sets the pitch produced when the expression pedal is released Pitch Max with Square Saw Sets the pitch produced when the expression pedal is fully depressed Pdl Position pedal position with Square Saw Adjusts the Pedal Bend pedal position 43 Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained NS Noise Suppressor This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by the bass Use this when noise that occurs when you are not playing the ba
141. vices 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 using mono output connect the cable only to the OUTPUT L MONO jack Use only specified expression pedals optional Roland EV 5 or Roland FV 300L and PCS 33 Use of other manufacturer s products may result in damage to the unit DIRECT OUTPUT MONO ouTPUT______4 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD RL GONG PHONES qa Max MN G T 5 B BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR COS Stereo Headphones QO 35 AC Adaptor BRC series SUB EXP DIGITAL PEDAL MIDI OUT SUB CTL1 2 OUT y POWER q P CE Ons ds ope GT 6B serno Lf ono BOSS Corporation tanan 11 00000000 To prevent the disruption of power to your unit should the plug be pulled out accidentally and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack anchor the power cord using the cord hook as shown in the illustration AC IN1 av POWER USE Bo AD p ON mm OFF ML The pin assignment for the OUTPUT XLR connector connectors is as shown below Before making any connections make sure that this pin assignment is compatible with that of all your other devices 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD For more on how to use the OUTPUT XLR connectors refer to p 55 When
142. wah effect more Depth This adjusts the depth of the effect Level Adjusts the volume E AW Auto Wah This allows you to have the filter change cyclically or in response to the instrument s volume as with Touch Wah Parameter Value Mode LPF BPF Rate 0 100 BPM o BPM Depth 0 100 Frequency 0 100 Peak 0 100 Polarity Down Up Sensitivity 0 100 Level 0 100 Mode Selects the wah mode LPF Low Pass Filter This creates a wah effect over a wide frequency range including the low end BPF Band Pass Filter This creates a wah effect in a narrow range of midrange frequencies HPF High Pass Filter This creates a wah effect over a wide range of frequencies in the upper range 32 Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained Rate FX 1 This selects the auto wah cycle With FX 1 lect the effect to b df th When set to BPM the value of each parameter is set according A OESE following to the value of the Master BPM p 44 specified for each patch ollowing j j i OCTAVE This makes it easy to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song synchronizing the cycle to one half or ENHANCER ee 3 e SLOW GEAR one fourth of the BPM when the set cycle rate is increased When setting to the BPM press PARAMETER p to display the Master BPM settings screen DEFRETTER RING MOD Ring Modulator Depth Parameter Value Adjusts the depth of the auto wah effect On Off Off
143. y set this to 0 below the original sound Level Adjusts the volume Direct Level This adjusts the volume of the original sound MW ENH 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 Value Sensitivity 0 100 Frequency 800 Hz 4 00 kHz Mix Level 0 100 33 Chapter 4 The Effects Ex plained Sens This adjusts the Enhancer sensitivity The more the value is increased the more softly you can play and still have the effect applied Freq Frequency Sets the frequency range for the enhanced sound Mix Level Adjusts the amount of enhanced sound added to the mix E SG Slow Gear This produces a volume swell effect similar to how a violin is played Parameter Value Sens 0 100 Rise Time 0 100 Sens This adjusts the sensitivity of the slow gear When the sensitivity is set to a lower value the effect of the slow gear can be obtained only with somewhat stronger picking while no effect is obtained with weaker picking When the sensitivity is raised the effect is obtained even with weak picking Rise Time This adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum from the moment you begin picking E DEF Defretter This effect allows you to use a conventional bass to simulate a fretless bass Parameter Value Sens 0 100 Attack 0 100 Depth 0 100 Level 0 100 Sens

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