Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS GT-6 Guitar Effects Processor. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • 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.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
012b 101b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. ..........................................................................................................
IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Additional Precautions 301 551 • 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). • 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.
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ......................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES................................... 4 Main Features ............................................. 7 Names of Things and What They Do ........ 8 Front Panel..........................................................................8 Rear Panel .........................................................................11 Chapter 1 Playing Sounds ....................... 12 Making the Connections.............................................
Contents Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign)......... 47 Settings for Using the Expression Pedal.....................47 Settings for Using the Expression Pedal Switch/CTL Pedal ...........................47 Making Settings Instantly(Quick Setting)...............47 Editing “Quick Settings”...............................................48 Controlling Effects with the GT-6 Pedals, External Pedals, and External MIDI Devices.............
Main Features Built-IN COSM Amp and COSM Overdrive/ Distortion for Maximum Distortion Expression Pedal/Expression Pedal Switch and Control Pedal The highly advanced combination of COSM amp with the COSM overdrive/distortion provides you with the most powerful distortion effects for your performances. The unit features an expression pedal and control pedal that you can use for setting the functions in each patch.
Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.00-01 45 2 1 44 29 40 43 41 42 25 3 10 4 5 6 7 9 8 26 11 12 30 13 14 17 18 23 21 31 27 33 34 36 39 15 16 19 20 24 22 28 37 38 32 1 Display A variety of information about the GT-6 appears here. The left display shows the bank number. ■ PREAMP/SPEAKER (p. 24) (PREAMP/SPEAKER SIMULATOR) 3 2 35 PATCH LEVEL Knob TYPE Knob Selects the preamp type. Adjusts the volume level of the currently selected patch.
Names of Things and What They Do 6 MIDDLE Knob ■ CHORUS (p. 29) Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s midrange. 21 LEVEL Knob 7 TREBLE Knob Adjusts the sound quality of the preamp’s highfrequency range. 8 LEVEL Knob Adjusts the preamp volume level. 9 SPEAKER Knob Selects the speaker type. 10 PREAMP/SPEAKER ON/OFF Button Press to change the setting. 11 TYPE VARIATION Button Switches the type variation. Adjusts the volume level of the chorus sound.
Names of Things and What They Do 31 EXIT Button Use this to undo operations. 43 Expression Pedal Controls volume, wah, and other parameters. 32 WRITE Button Press to store settings. 33 EZ TONE Button Used to search for tones. 34 PEDAL ASSIGN Button Use this to make settings for the expression pedal and control pedal. 35 OUTPUT SELECT Button Allows you to select an output appropriate for the connected device. 36 TUNER/BYPASS Button Press to use the tuner and bypass functions.
Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel fig.00-02 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 INPUT Jack The guitar is connected here. 2 OUTPUT LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volume level of the output from the output and headphone jacks. 3 OUTPUT R/L (MONO) Jacks Connect to your amp, mixer, or such device. 4 PHONES Jack Connect headphones here. 5 SEND/RETURN Jacks Connect these to external effects processors. 6 DIGITAL OUT Connector Outputs digital audio signals.
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Making the Connections Output Select (p. 14): LINE/PHONES, LINE (PA) fig.01-03 * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. AC Adaptor BRC-series Stereo Headphones * Raise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all connected devices. INPUT * When outputting in mono, connect the cable to the OUTPUT L (MONO) jack.
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds fig.01-05 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 turning on the power, confirm the following. • Are all external devices properly connected? • Is the volume on the GT-6, your amp, and all other connected devices turned down to the minimum level? 2.
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Making Settings for a Connected Device (Amp) (Output Select) Select the type of device connected to the OUTPUT jack. To derive the maximum performance from the GT-6, be sure to make the correct setting for OUTPUT SELECT, the one that’s most suitable for your setup. ■ Procedure 1. Press [OUTPUT SELECT], causing the indicator to light. The Output Select settings screen appears. fig.01-10 STACK RETURN: Use this setting when connecting to RETURN with a stack amp.
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds The GT-6 can store 340 combinations (or “sets”) of effects and parameter settings. Each of these sets is called a “patch,” with patches organized by bank and number as shown below. fig.01-11 Bank 85 Bank 36 How to Switch Patches (Patch Change) Using the GT-6 to Select Patches Patches are switched by selecting a “bank” (1-85) and “number” (1-4). The bank and number appear in the GT-6’s display as shown in the following figure. fig.01-14a Bank 35 Bank 1 Bank Bank—Number fig.
Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Switching the Bank and Number fig.01-16 1 2 1. Press a BANK pedal. The bank switches, then the indicator for the numbered pedal that was active before the BANK pedal was pressed starts flashing, indicating that the GT-6 is ready for specification of the patch number (at this stage, however, the patch is not switched yet). 2. Select the number of the patch you want to switch to by pressing the corresponding number pedal.
Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Adjusting the Tones with the Knobs In addition to tones (patches) that you can actually use in performances, the GT-6 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.” The GT-6 panel features fifteen knob controls. These knobs let you make minor adjustments or changes to the selected patch’s tone quickly and easily. fig.
Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches) SPEAKER: Selects the speaker type. When ORIGINAL is selected, you can select the speakers that are best suited for the PREAMP TYPE settings. OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION TYPE: Adding Effects The GT-6’s internal effects are switched on and off with button controls. The indicator for an effect’s ON/OFF button lights up when the effect is enabled. fig.02-04 Selects the type of overdrive or distortion.
Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Making More Detail Settings with Individual Parameters Each effect includes prepared sample settings called “Quick Settings.” You can easily create new effect sounds just by selecting and combining these Quick Settings. Each effect comprises several different kinds of parameters. You can more precisely create the sounds you want by editing each of these parameters individually. fig.02-07 1.
Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Using the Pedal Effects (Wah, Pedal Bend) Pedal Bend fig.02-09 4 You can use the GT-6’s expression pedal to obtain wah and pedal bend (pedal-controlled pitch bend) effects. Wah 3 fig.02-08 4 1 1 3 5 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. 5 1. Press [WAH]. 2. Turn on the wah effect (“Adding Effects”; p. 18).
Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Naming Tones Each patch can be given a name (Patch Name) consisting of up to sixteen characters. You’ll probably want to take advantage of this feature by assigning names that suggest the sound you’ll obtain, or the song in which it’ll be used. Changing the Connection Order of Effects (Effect Chain) Here’s how you can change the order in which the effects are connected. 2 3 2 2 1 Chapter 2 fig.02-12 fig.02-10 3 3 1.
Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Write Copying Patches When you want to save a tone created with EZ Tone, or a tone to which changes have been made, use the Write procedure to save the tone to a User patch. You can copy a Preset or User patch to another User patch. fig.03-03 3 * If the power is turned off, or if the tone is switched (Patch Change; p. 15) before you’ve carried out the Write procedure, the newly created tone will be discarded. fig.03-01 2 2,4 1.
Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Exchanging Patches On the GT-6, you can “swap” or exchange the positions of two User patches. The following explains how this is done. fig.03-05 4 Chapter 3 3 2,5 1. Select the exchange source patch (refer to “How to Switch Patches”; p. 15). 2. Press [WRITE]. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The content of the display changes, and the GT-6 is ready for the exchange destination User patch to be specified. fig.03-06 Destination User Patch 4.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained In this chapter you will find detailed descriptions for each of the GT-6’s onboard effects, and the parameters used to control them. The sound being input to each effect is called the “direct sound,” and the sound modified by the effect is called the “effect sound.” The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from BOSS.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained TYPE This sets the type of the guitar preamp. [TYPE VARIATION] Extinguished JC CLEAN TW CLEAN CRUNCH VO COMBO BG LEAD MS STACK R-FIER Hi GAIN METAL CUSTOM Illuminated: green JC-120 Jazz Combo Full Range This is the sound of the Roland JC-120. This is a sound suited to jazz. This is a sound with flat response. Clean TWIN Pro Crunch Tweed This models a Fender Twin Reverb. This models a Fender Pro Reverb. This models a Fender Bassman 4 x 10” Combo.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Parameter Value Gain SW (Gain Switch) Custom Type (1–3) JC Clean, TW Clean, Crunch, VO Lead, BG Lead, MS1959 Stk, MODERN Stk Provides for selection from three levels of distortion: Low, Middle, and High. Distortion will successively increase for settings of “Low,” “Middle” and “High.” Custom Bottom (1–3) -50–+50 Custom Edge (1–3) -50–+50 Custom Bass Freq (1–3) -50–+50 Turns the speaker simulator setting on/off.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. It provides 15 types of distortion, two different custom settings, and an external overdrive/distortion that allows you to connect and use an external effect device. Parameter Value On/Off Type Drive Bass Treble Level Off, On see below 0–100 -50–+50 -50–+50 0–100 On/Off (effect on/off) Turns the overdrive/distortion effect on/off. Chapter4 Type Selects the type of distortion.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Drive Delay Time Adjusts the depth of distortion. This determines the delay time. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Master BPM (p. 46) specified for each patch. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song (synchronizing the time to twice or four times the time length of the BPM when the set time is increased). Bass Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained CHORUS Effect Level Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. Parameter Value On/Off Mode Off, On Mono, Stereo Rate Depth Pre Delay High Cut Filter Effect Level 0–100, BPM –BPM 0–100 0.0 msec–40.0 msec 700 Hz–11.0 kHz, Flat 0–100 On/Off (effect on/off) Mode This effect adds reverberation to the sound.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Low Cut Filter The low cut filter cuts the frequencies below the specified frequency. This setting adjusts the frequency at which the low cut filter will begin to take effect. High Cut Filter The high cut filter cuts the frequencies above the specified frequency. This setting adjusts the frequency at which the high cut filter will begin to take effect. When “Flat” is selected, the high cut filter will have no effect. Density This adjusts the density of the reverb sound.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained When Type Is Set to Custom1–3 Peak You can select the following parameters when TYPE is set to Custom1–3. Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the area around the center frequency. Lower values will produce a wah effect over a wide area around the center frequency. Higher values will produce a wah effect in a narrow area around the center frequency. Making “Custom” Pedal Wah Settings (p.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained EQ (Equalizer) FX-1 Adjusts the tone. Parametric control is provided for the highmid range and low-mid range. With FX-1, you can select the effect to be used from the following. Parameter Value On/Off Low EQ Low-Middle Frequency Low-Middle Q Low-Middle EQ High-Middle Frequency High-Middle Q High-Middle EQ High EQ Level Off, On -20 dB–+20 dB 100 Hz–10.0 kHz 0.5–16 -20 dB–+20 dB 100 Hz–10.0 kHz 0.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ● FB; Feedbacker Mode Rise Time Rise Time (▲) F.B.Level F.B.Level (▲) OSC, Natural 0–100 Mode= OSC 0–100 Mode= OSC 0–100 0–100 Mode= OSC Vibrato Rate 0–100, BPM Vibrato Depth 0–100 ● AFB; Anti Feedback Freq1 Depth1 Freq2 Depth2 Freq3 Depth3 0–100 0–100 0–100 0–100 0–100 0–100 -50–+50 0–100 0–100 0–100 0–100 0–100 0–100 Switches the FX-1 effect on/off. FX Select (effect select) This selects the effect to be used.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ‘H’ to ‘HF’ (Hum to Half-tone): ■ FB (Feedbacker) This converts the sound of a humbucking pickup to the halftone sound of a single-coil pickup. This allows you to use feedback playing techniques. Mode Tone Select either oscillator “OSC” or natural “Natural.” Adjusts the tone. OSC (oscillator): Level An artificial feedback sound will be created internally. Adjusts the volume.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Vibrato Depth This adjusts the depth of the vibrato when the feedbacker is on. ■ AFB (Anti-feedback) This prevents the acoustic feedback that can be produced by the body resonances of a guitar. FX-2 With FX-2, you can select the effect to be used from the following. • PHASER • FLANGER • HARMONIST • PITCH SHIFTER Freq1–3 (frequency 1–3) • PEDAL BEND Set the fixed frequency point at which feedback will be cancelled.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ● UV; Uni-V ● HR; Harmonist Voice Harmony 1-Voice, 2-Mono, 2-Stereo -2oct–+2oct, Scale 1–Scale29 Pre Delay Feedback Level Key Direct Level 0 ms–300 ms, BPM 0–100 0–100 C(Am)–B(G#m) 0–100 (User Scale) User DIR EFF 1–29 C–B C–B (±2 octave) ● PS; Pitch Shifter Voice Mode Pitch Fine 1-Voice, 2-Mono, 2-Stereo Fast, Medium, Slow, Mono -24 –+24 -50–+50 Pre Delay Feedback Level Direct Level 0 ms–300 ms, BPM 0–100 0–100 0–100 ● PB; Pedal Bend Pitch Min Pitch Max Pdl Positi
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ● SEQ; Sub Equalizer Low EQ Low-Middle Frequency Low-Middle Q Low-Middle EQ High-Middle Frequency High-Middle Q High-Middle EQ High EQ Level Bi-Phase: 0–100 Square, Saw, Brass, Bow Off, On Wave= Square, Saw 0, -1, -2 Wave= Square, Saw 0–100 Wave= Square 0–100 Wave= Square 0–100 0–100 0–100 0–100 -100 –100 Decay, 0–100 0–100 0–100 Off, On Wave= Square, Saw 0–100 0–100 This is the phaser with two phase shift circuits connected in series.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ■ FL (Flanger) 2-Stereo: The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. Two-voice pitch-shifted sound (HR1, HR2) output through left and right channels. Rate Harmony This sets the rate of the flanging effect. This determines the pitch of the sound added to the input sound, when you are making a harmony. It allows you to set it by up to 2 octaves higher or lower than the input sound.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale) 2-Mono: When “Harmony” is set to any value from -2oct to +2oct, and the harmony does not sound the way you intend, use a “User scale.” Two-voice pitch-shifted sound (PS1, PS2) output in monaural. You can set any of 29 different “User scales.” Two-voice pitch-shifted sound (PS1, PS2) output through left and right channels. 1. Press [FX-2], then press PARAMETER [ that “FX Select” is displayed. ][ ] so 2-Stereo: Mode 2.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ■ PB (Pedal Bend) Low Level This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. The The GT-6’s expression pedal automatically switches to the pedal bend function when PB is selected. Adjust the volume of the low frequency range. 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.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained ■ VB (Vibrato) ■ SDD (short delay) This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. This is the delay with the maximum delay time of 400 ms. This effect is efficient for making the sound fatter. Rate Delay Time This adjusts the rate of the vibrato. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Master BPM (p. 46) specified for each patch.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Vowel 2 Frequency This selects the second vowel. This adjusts the frequency of the internal oscillator. Sensitivity Effect Level This adjusts the sensitivity of the humanizer. When it is set to a lower value, no effect of the humanizer is obtained with weaker picking, while stronger picking produces the effect. When it is set to a higher value, the effect of the humanizer can be obtained whether the picking is weak or strong.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Loop 4. Press PARAMETER [ ] a number of times until you have the User Phrase settings screen displayed. If “Loop” is turned “On,” the phrase will be played back continuously. fig.04-05 Tempo Adjust the speed of the phrase. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the Master BPM (p. 46) specified for each patch.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Saw ( ): The unit detects the pitch and attack information from the input guitar sound, then send the saw waveform from the internal sound source. Brass: The unit directly processes the input guitar sound and creates a guitar synthesizer sound. It gives a quick sound rise and send the sound with a sharp edge. Filter Sensitivity This adjusts the sensitivity of the filter. When it is set to a lower value, the filter is affected only with a stronger picking.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained Synth Level NS (Noise Suppressor) This determines the volume of the synthesizer sound. Direct Level This determines the volume of the direct sound. ■ SEQ (Sub Equalizer) This adjusts the tone as a sub equalizer. A parametric type is adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. Low EQ (low equalizer) This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups.
Chapter 4 The Effects Explained MASTER Parameter Value Patch Level Master BPM 0–200 40–250 Patch Level This adjusts the output volume of the GT-6. Master BPM Adjust the BPM value for each patch. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. * When you have an external MIDI device connected, the Master BPM synchronizes to the external MIDI device’s tempo, making it impossible to set the Master BPM.
Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) This chapter describes how to make the settings that allow you to control effects with the expression pedal and control (CTL) pedal. Settings for Using the Expression Pedal If You Don’t Want to Use the Expression Pedal as a “Volume Pedal” Use the procedure below to turn the expression pedal off. 1. Press [PEDAL ASSIGN]. 2. Press PARAMETER [ ][ ] a number of times, until you have one of the following screens displayed. fig.
Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Editing “Quick Settings” Pedal Settings for the CTL Pedal P01: OD/DS P02: DELAY P03: CHORUS P04: EQ 1. Press [PEDAL ASSIGN]. P05: FX-1 P06: FX-2 2. Press PARAMETER [ following screen. P07: WAH P08: TUNER P09: BPM (TAP) P10: MANUAL Whenever necessary, you can edit parameter values set in the Quick Settings. ][ ] to display the fig.
Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Controlling Effects with the GT-6 Pedals, External Pedals, and External MIDI Devices Make these settings when controlling effects with the GT-6’s expression pedal or CTL pedal, or with pedals or external MIDI devices connected to the GT-6. You can make up to eight separate settings per patch (using Assign numbers 1–8) determining what parameters are controlled by which controllers. Assign ON/OFF fig.
Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Target When using the foot switch: fig.05-12a fig.05-10 Amount of Change in parameter Value maximum value Target Max This sets the parameter to be affected. The parameters that you can select as the target are shown below.
Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Source fig.05-13 Differences Between Momentary-Type and Latch-Type Switches When switching effects on and off with a foot switch This sets the controller (source) that affects the target parameter. Controllers that can be selected as the source are shown below. • GT-6 expression pedal • GT-6 CTL pedal It does not matter whether a momentary-type or latchtype switch is used. When using a momentary-type switch, set to “Toggle.
Chapter 5 Settings for Using the Expression and Control Pedals (Pedal Assign) Controlling Wah and Pitch Bend with an External Expression Pedal Active Range fig.05-15 Make the following settings to control wah and pitch bend with an expression pedal connected to the SUB EXP PEDAL/ SUB CTL 1,2 jack. * Set SYS: Sub CTL1 Func (p. 63) to “Assignable.
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. fig.06-02 Custom Preamp High Custom Speaker Low You can also use these custom settings in other patches.
Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function SpeakerLow -50–+50 Type Adjusts the speaker section’s low-frequency tone. Selects the basic speaker type. SpeakerHigh -50–+50 Adjusts the speaker section’s high-frequency tone. Making “Custom” Overdrive/ Distortion Settings OD-1: This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1. OD-2: This is the sound of the BOSS OD-2. CRUNCH: Here you can make two different sets of settings, Custom 1 and Custom 2.
Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function Making “Custom” Pedal Wah Settings You can make three different sets of settings, Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3. * Any patch tone using Custom 1, 2, or 3 will be altered if the custom settings are edited. Selects the basic type of wah. CRY WAH: This models the sound of the CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the ‘70s. VO WAH: This models the sound of the VOX V846. 1. Press [WAH]. Fat WAH: The WAH edit screen appears. 2.
Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6 Quick Patch Volume Adjustment (PATCH LEVEL Knob) Selecting the Effect to Be Switched On and Off With the Pedals fig.07-03 For quick and easy adjustment of the current patch’s volume, use the PATCH LEVEL knob. 3 You can turn the PATCH LEVEL knob to control the patch level of the currently selected patch. fig.07-01 1 2 1. When Manual mode is on, press PARAMETER [ to display the following screen. ] fig.
Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6 Tuning the Guitar Comparing Preamp Tones in Manual Mode You can use the “Amp Switch Mode” setting to compare preamp tones before and after they are edited. Press the pedal to which the preamp is assigned, switching it on to get to the preamp tone set in the patch, and switching it off to hear the preamp tone as it is with the current knob settings. fig.
Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6 How to Tune Volume Settings with Tuner/Bypass (Mute, Bypass) 1. Play a single 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. fig.07-11 * Only play a single note on the one string being tuned. 2. Tune the string until the string name appears in the display.
Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6 Switching Tuner/Bypass On and Off with the Number Pedals If you wish, the GT-6 can also be set so the number pedals can be used to switch Tuner/Bypass on and off . 1. Press [UTILITY], then press PARAMETER [ [ ] ] so that “SYS: Pdl Tuner SW” is displayed. fig.07-13 Adjusting the Overall Sound to Match the Usage Environment (Global) The GT-6 includes a feature that allows you to change all of the pitch settings temporarily. This is called the “Global function.
Chapter 7 Convenient Features of the GT-6 Using the Digital Outs 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. Digital signals are output from the DIGITAL OUT connector on the rear panel.
Chapter 8 Other Features Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast) Setting the Timing Used for Switching Patches (Patch Change Mode) Depending on where the GT-6 is placed, the display (on the right) may become difficult to read. If this occurs, adjust the display contrast. This sets the timing with which the GT-6 switches to the next patch when switching patches with the pedals. 1. Press [UTILITY], then press PARAMETER [ 1. Press [UTILITY] a number of times until “LCD Contrast” is displayed.
Chapter 8 Other Features Setting “Expression Pedal Hold” This setting determines whether or not the Pedal Assign’s (p. 47) 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). Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode) This sets the way the values of settings are changed when the control knobs are turned. 1.
Chapter 8 Other Features Setting the External Foot Switch Functions (SUB CTL 1, 2 Function) This sets the foot switch functions for “Sub Control 1” and “Sub Control 2” when you have an external foot switch connected to the rear panel’s SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL1,2 jack.
Chapter 9 Using MIDI What Can You Do with MIDI? You can perform the following operations using MIDI with the GT-6. * The use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channels of the connected devices match. If the MIDI channel settings are not correct, the GT-6 will be unable to exchange data with other MIDI devices. Operating From the GT-6 Outputting Program Change Messages When a patch is selected on the GT-6, a Program Change message corresponding to the patch number is transmitted simultaneously.
Chapter 9 Using MIDI Making the Settings for MIDI Functions MIDI TX Channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) 1–16, Rx fig.09-05 Here is a description of the GT-6’s MIDI functions. Set them as needed, depending on the intended use. 1. Press [UTILITY] a number of times until the following screen appears. fig.09-03 This sets the MIDI Transmit channel used for transmitting MIDI messages. When set to “Rx,” this MIDI channel is same as the MIDI Receive channel. * This is set to “Rx” when shipped from the factory.
Chapter 9 Using MIDI MIDI PC OUT (MIDI Program Change Out) Off, On fig.09-08 MIDI SUB CTL 1 OUT (MIDI Sub Control 1 Out) Off, 1–31, 33–95 fig.09-12 This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are output when patches are switched on the GT-6. Off: Program Change messages are not output, even when patches are switched. On: Program Change messages are simultaneously output when patches are switched.
Chapter 9 Using MIDI Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data On the GT-6, you can use Exclusive messages to provide another GT-6 with identical settings, and save effect settings on a sequencer or other device. When Transmitting Data to Another GT-6 Connect as shown in the figure below, and match the Device ID for the transmitting and receiving devices. fig.09-16 Transmitting data this way is called “Bulk Dump,” while receiving such data is referred to as “Bulk Load.
Chapter 9 Using MIDI fig.09-19 fig.09-21 When the transmission is completed, the screen prior to transmission returns to the display. The following appears in the display when the GT-6 finishes receiving the data. fig.09-22 4. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load) 3. Press [EXIT] to quit Bulk Load. Making the Connections When Receiving Data Saved on a MIDI Sequencer Connect as shown below.
Chapter 9 Using MIDI Setting the Program Change Map 5. Repeat Step 4 as needed, setting patch numbers to their corresponding Program numbers, until the Program Change Map is completed. When switching patches using Program Change messages transmitted by an external MIDI device, you can freely set the correspondence between Program Change messages received by the GT-6 and the patches to be switched to in the “Program Change Map.” 6. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
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.
Appendices System messages System messages include exclusive messages, messages used for synchronization, and messages used to keep a MIDI system running correctly. Exclusive messages xclusive 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.
Changing patches using bank select messages A bank select message consists of a set of two control change messages, the controllers numbered 0 and 32. Normally, you select a sound by using the bank select message followed by a program change message. On the GT-6, these messages are used for changing patch numbers.
Changing patches using bank select messages Changing patch numbers on the GT-6 using the bank select messages sent from an external MIDI device To change patch numbers on the GT-6 using bank select messages sent from an external MIDI device, check how the external bank select and program change messages correspond with the patch numbers on the GT-6. fig.
Factory Settings Tuner TUNER Pitch: TUNER Out: A= 440 Hz Bypass Restoring the GT-6 to the settings made at the factory is referred to as “Factory Reset.” Output Select Output Select: COMBO AMP Global Low EQ: High EQ: NS Threshold: Reverb Level: Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) 0dB 0dB 0dB 100% Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in effect when the GT-6 was shipped from the factory, you can also specify the range of settings to be reset. fig.
Troubleshooting If there is no sound or other operational problems occur, first check through the following solutions. If this does not resolve the problem, then contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service station. No sound / volume too low ❍ Parameters specified with control assign can’t be controlled ❍ Could the effect be switched off? → 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.
Troubleshooting Error Messages If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could not be executed, the display will indicate an error message. Refer to this list and take the appropriate action. fig.10-401 ● The memory backup battery inside the GT-6 has run down. (This message will appear when the power is turned on.) ❍ Replace the battery as soon as possible. For battery replacement, please contact a nearby Roland service center or your dealer. fig.
MIDI Implementation Chart Date: Apr. 10, 2001 GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR MIDI Implementation Chart Model GT-6 Transmitted Function... Recognized Version: 1.
Specifications GT-6: Guitar Effects Processor Controls AD Conversion < Front Panel > 24 bit + AF method (PREAMP/SPEAKER) DA Conversion TYPE knob GAIN knob 24 bit BASS knob Sampling Frequency MIDDLE knob 44.
Specifications PARAMETER buttons L/R Dimensions EXIT button 515 (W) x 261 (D) x 75 (H) mm WRITE button 20-5/16 (W) x 10-5/16 (D) x 3 (H) inches EZ TONE button PEDAL ASSIGN button OUTPUT SELECT button Weight 4.
Index A F AC Adaptor .....................................................................11 Active Range ...................................................................52 Assign ..............................................................................49 Factory Reset ...................................................................74 FEEDBACK .......................................................................9 Foot Switch ...................................................................
Index OUTPUT SELECT ..........................................................10 Output Select ............................................................12, 14 OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION ..............................9, 27, 54 P PARAMETER ....................................................................9 Patch .................................................................................15 Patch Change ..................................................................15 Patch Change Mode ...............
Adjusting the Expression Pedal Although the GT-6’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. fig.10-801 2.
For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
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