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Appendices

Appendices

* With the factory settings, the content of the User patches is the same as that of the Preset patches.

* Patches with [Mic] appended to the name are for use with mics. Sound from the GUITAR/BASS jack won’t be heard.

* Patches with [Bass] appended to the name are for use with basses.

No.

Patch Name

OD/DS

Ch. Select

ch-A    

ch-B    

ch-C

P151

MORPHEOUS

    -

C

Full Range

MATCH Drive

R-FIER Vint

P152

MS TRI-CHANNEL

    -

A

MS1959(I)

MS1959(I)

MS HiGain

P153

MODERN CRUNCH

    -

A

T-Amp Clean

T-Amp Clean

T-Amp Lead

P154

MONO SYNTH

    -

A

JC-120

Blues

SLDN

P155

CLEAN&COMPRESSED

    -

A

Clean TWIN

Clean TWIN

BG Lead

P156

DRIVE1964-65-69

    -

A

VO Drive

VO Lead

Clean TWIN

P157

OCTAVE SYN LEAD

Metal Zone 

A

Mic Preamp

Mic Preamp

Mic Preamp

P158

OLD MS w/JUMPER

    -

A

MS1959(I)

MS1959(II)

MS1959(I+II)

P159

SLICE IT UP!

    -

A

BG Rhythm

Clean TWIN

SLDN

P160

OCTAVE T-WAH

    -

A

Clean TWIN

BG Lead

5150 Drive

P161

RHODES GUITAR

    -

A

Warm Clean

Warm Clean

Warm Clean

P162

PINK WALL

    -

A

MATCH Drive

MATCH Drive

MATCH Drive

P163

POWER CHORD

Blues OD   

A

Crunch

MATCH Drive

Fat MATCH

P164

ORCHESTRAL DELAY

    -

A

Clean TWIN

Crunch

VO Drive

P165

ROCK ON DOWN 2 D

Turbo OD   

A

Warm Clean

Pro Crunch

MS HiGain

P166

TRIPLE CLEAN

    -

A

Warm Clean

Pro Crunch

T-Amp Clean

P167

R-FIRED UP

    -

A

R-FIER Orng

R-FIER Orng

R-FIER Red

P168

REAL TWEED

    -

A

Tweed

Tweed

Tweed

P169

SINGLE->ACOUSTIC

    -

A

Mic Preamp

Full Range

Warm Clean

P170

SMOOTH LEAD

    -

A

Smooth Drive

Smooth Drive

Smooth Drive

P171

SNAPPY WAH

    -

A

Warm Clean

Blues

T-Amp Lead

P172

ST CRUNCH AMB

    -

A

Fat MATCH

Crunch

VO Drive

P173

SUPER CLEAN

    -

A

Mic Preamp

Mic Preamp

JC-120

P174

SCOOP!

    -

A

Crunch

T-Amp Lead

5150 Drive

P175

SEMI-HOLLOW

    -

A

Clean TWIN

Clean TWIN

Clean TWIN

P176

SMOOTH SOLO

    -

A

Smooth Drive

Smooth Drive

Smooth Drive

P177

STRICTLY STRAT

Blues OD   

A

Warm Clean

Clean TWIN

Pro Crunch

P178

OCTAVE FUZZ

Oct FUZZ   

A

Pro Crunch

Clean TWIN

Pro Crunch

P179

SUPER NATURAL

    -

A

Warm Clean

Mic Preamp

JC-120

P180

HOUSTON

    -

A

Warm Clean

Clean TWIN

BG Rhythm

P181

MOVING IN SYNC

    -

A

Pro Crunch

Tweed

BG Drive

P182

SWAMP for ST

    -

A

Pro Crunch

Tweed

MS1959(I)

P183

TON O'METAL

    -

A

R-FIER Red

Drive Stack

MS HiGain

P184

TREM-VIBRATO

    -

A

Clean TWIN

VO Drive

Power Stack

P185

5th MONO DRONE

Oct FUZZ   

A

Warm Clean

Clean TWIN

MS1959(I+II)

P186

CLN,CRUNCH&TWEED

    -

A

Clean TWIN

Pro Crunch

Tweed

P187

ROCK RHYTHM

    -

A

Warm Clean

MS1959(I)

MS1959(I)

P188

BASSFACE

    -

A

CONCERT 810

Bass Crunch

Bass HiGain

P189

PLAY E.ACOUSTIC

    -

A

Mic Preamp

Full Range

JC-120

P190

PIEZO->Ac.GUITAR

    -

C

Full Range

Full Range

Full Range

P191

VOCAL HARMO[Mic]

    -

A

Mic Preamp

Clean TWIN

MS HiGain

P192

FINGERED  [Bass]

    -

A

FLIP TOP

T. E.

BASS 360

P193

PICK DRIVE[Bass]

    -

A

SESSION

BASS 360

Bass Crunch

P194

FUNK SLAP [Bass]

    -

A

Bass Clean

T. E.

SESSION

P195

ENHANCED  [Bass]

    -

A

SESSION

Bass Clean

T. E.

P196

FRETLESS  [Bass]

    -

A

BASS 360

Mic Preamp

T. E.

P197

TRIPLE 810[Bass]

    -

A

CONCERT 810

CONCERT 810

CONCERT 810

P198

OC HiGAIN [Bass]

    -

A

T. E.

B-MAN

Bass HiGain

P199

B-MANIAC  [Bass]

    -

A

B-MAN

B-MAN

B-MAN

P200

DI CLEAN  [Bass]

    -

A

Mic Preamp

Mic Preamp

Bass Clean

Summary of Contents for GS-10

Page 1: ... 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 Copyright 2003 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION Printing Conventions in This Man...

Page 2: ...n 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 sheet 004 Never use or store the unit in places that are Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equ...

Page 3: ...C adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation 102c Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit 103b At regular intervals you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs Also disconnect the po...

Page 4: ...thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Repairs and Data 452 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 computer or written down on paper when possible During repairs due care is taken to avoid...

Page 5: ...ay result Copyright 851 Unauthorized recording distribution sale lending public performance broadcasting or the like in whole or in part of a work musical composition video broadcast public performance or the like whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law 852a When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument this unit can perform recording ...

Page 6: ...On and Off 22 Setting the Effects Simply QUICK FX 22 Making More Precise Effect Settings 23 Naming Patches 24 Changing the Connection Order of Effects Effect Chain 24 Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created 25 Storing Patches PATCH WRITE 25 Copying Patches 25 Exchanging Patches 26 Initializing Patches 26 Registering Your Favorite Patches DIRECT PATCH 27 Copying the PREAMP SPEAKER Settings to A...

Page 7: ...he Display During Tuning 64 How to Tune 64 Changing the Tuner Settings 64 Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD Contrast 65 Limiting the Patches That Can Be Switched Patch Extent 65 Keeping the Same Pedal Operations When Switching Patches Assign Hold 66 Setting the Knob Functions Knob Mode 66 Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter 67 Chapter 8 Using the GS 10 with External MIDI Devices...

Page 8: ... 81 Using the GS 10 As a MIDI Interface 81 Appendices 82 About MIDI 82 How MIDI messages are transmitted and received 82 Main types of MIDI message used by the GS 10 82 About the MIDI implementation 83 About USB 83 Error Messages 83 Patch List 84 Restoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset 86 Factory Settings 86 MIDI Implementation Chart 87 Specifications 88 Installing Setup the USB Driver 91 Ins...

Page 9: ...terface for input of sounds from bass guitars mics and external stereo equipment The GS 10 also includes amp types and effects for basses giving you total song creation capabilities all in one single device Stereo Monitor Speakers Built In The GS 10 comes with its own monitor speakers so you can enjoy creating and performing music all with one unit GS 10 Editor and GS 10 Librarian Included In addi...

Page 10: ...he preamp volume level PREAMP SPEAKER On Off Button Press to change the settings CHANNEL SELECT Button Switches the preamp channel 3 COMP Compressor p 21 p 31 SUSTAIN Knob Adjusts the compressor s sustain effect an effect that keeps the sound playing COMP On Off Button Press to change the settings 4 OD DS p 21 p 32 Overdrive Distortion DRIVE Knob Adjusts the degree of overdrive or distortion LEVEL...

Page 11: ...g patches and changing the values of settings 16 PARAMETER Buttons 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 GS 10 jumps to the last or initial parameter 17 EXIT Button Use this to undo operations 18 WRITE Button Press to store settings 19 AUX INPUT LEVEL Knob Adjusts...

Page 12: ...AL CTL 1 2 Expression Pedal Control Pedal 1 2 Jack Connect an optional expression pedal such as the EV 5 or foot switch such as the FS 5U here 6 DIGITAL OUT Connector Outputs digital audio signals 7 USB Connector Use a USB cable to connect this connector to your computer to exchange data between the GS 10 and the computer 8 MIDI IN OUT Connector Connect an external MIDI device to these connectors ...

Page 13: ... EFFECTS A D D A USB INPUT SELECT MIDI SELECT Computer EXP CTL 1 2 GUITAR BASS MIC INPUT AUX INPUT Foot Switch Expression Pedal Guitar Bass Mic CD MD Sound Module Sequencer Mixer etc Speaker MIDI OUT MIDI IN PHONES OUTPUT GUITAR AMP OUT Headphones Guitar Amp Recorder etc DIGITAL OUT Audio signal Control or MIDI signal ...

Page 14: ...r jack anchor the power cord using the cord hook as shown in the illustration fig 01 020 This instrument is equipped with balanced XLR TRS type MIC INPUT jacks Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other mic you intend to connect fig 01 021 Not compatible with phantom power Howling could be produced depending on the location of...

Page 15: ... 2 Switch ON the POWER switch on the GS 10 s rear panel A few seconds later the unit enters the ordinary performance mode The screen that appears at this point is called the Play screen fig 01 050d Upon power up 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 be...

Page 16: ...r input of a stack type guitar amp where the amp and speaker or speakers are separated Combo Return Use this setting when connecting to RETURN with a combo amp Stack Return Use this setting when connecting to RETURN of a stack amp or rack mounted power amp 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Set OUTPUT SELECT as shown below when the PREAMP SPEAKER type p 29 is set to CONCERT 810 SESSION BASS...

Page 17: ...hen using the GS 10 s speakers or headphones The mixed sound is not output from DIGITAL OUT Using the Digital Output 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 no degradation in sound quality fig 01 100 CD MD Player Rhythm Machine AUX INPUT You can set IN...

Page 18: ... display you can switch patches using the PATCH VALUE dial or DIRECT PATCH 1 4 p 27 fig 02 040 If you want to set a limit to the number of patches that can be selected with the PATCH VALUE dial change the system function settings p 65 Settings currently being edited are cleared when you switch patches If you want to save the setting changes you ve made use the Write procedure p 25 About the Displa...

Page 19: ... You can add effects to the signals input from the MIC INPUT connector Signals from GUITAR BASS jack are disregarded and the signals input to the GS 10 from the USB or AUX INPUT connectors are mixed with the effect output fig 02 090 After setting INPUT SELECT to Microphone you can press PARAMETER to set the mic gain p 20 USB Gtr Mic You can add effects to the signals input from the USB connector f...

Page 20: ...e effect output fig 02 120 Setting the Mic Input Level MIC GAIN This sets the mic input level when INPUT SELECT is set to Microphone The mic gain setting is a global setting used by all patches 1 Press PARAMETER The MIC GAIN settings screen appears in the display fig 02 130d 2 Adjust the gain by turning the PATCH VALUE dial while picking up sounds with the mic Adjust the level so that the level me...

Page 21: ...tra high 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 COMP Compressor SUSTAIN Adjusts the compressor s sustain effect an effect that keeps the sound playing The effect is strengthened as the knob is turned to the right OD DS Overdrive Distortion DRIVE Adjusts the degree of overdrive o...

Page 22: ...o a User patch Setting the Effects Simply QUICK FX Each effect includes prepared sample settings called Quick Settings You can easily create new effect sounds just by selecting and combining these Quick Settings fig 02 171 1 Press QUICK FX The effects selection screen appears in the display fig 02 180d Performing Step 1 while editing an effect takes you to the status following Step 2 2 Press the O...

Page 23: ...sounds you want by editing each of these parameters individually fig 02 210 1 Press the on off button for the effect with the settings you want to change The parameters for the selected effect appear in the display 2 Press PARAMETER to select the parameter whose settings are to be changed When more than one parameter is shown in the display press PARAMETER to move the cursor to the parameter to be...

Page 24: ... set up use the Write procedure p 25 to save it to a User patch Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Changing the Connection Order of Effects Effect Chain Here s how you can change the order in which the effects are connected fig 02 240 1 Press NAME NS MASTER until Effect Chain appears in the display With each press of NAME NS MASTER you move to the next item that can be set in this order Name ...

Page 25: ...en returns to the display 3 Press WRITE The GS 10 switches to the write destination patch and you re returned to the Play screen The sound of the patch previously stored at the write destination will be lost once the write is executed Copying Patches You can copy a Preset or User patch to another User patch fig 03 030 1 Select the copy source patch refer to How to Switch Patches p 18 2 Press WRITE...

Page 26: ... exchange destination memory location are exchanged and you re returned to the Play screen Initializing Patches You can return initialize the User patches to their original standard settings fig 03 061 1 Select the User patch you want to initialize Refer to Patch Change p 18 2 Press WRITE 3 Press PARAMETER twice The screen for specifying the initialize destination patch number appears in the displ...

Page 27: ...a channel other than the copy source channel is selected for the copy destination fig 03 100d To change the copy source or copy destination channel press PARAMETER to move the cursor to the copy source or copy destination channel then press CHANNEL SELECT A C You can alternatively rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to change the channel at the cursor position When the copy source channel is changed the t...

Page 28: ...18 2X12 2X15 4X10 4X12 8X10 8X12 Custom 1 Custom 2 Mic Type DYN57 DYN421 CND451 CND87 FLAT Mic Dis Off Mic On Mic Mic Pos Center 1 10 Mic Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 No effect when OUTPUT Select is set to Line Phones On Off Effect On Off Turns the PREAMP SPEAKER effect on off CH Select Channel Select Selects the preamp channel whose settings are to be changed To derive the maximum performance f...

Page 29: ... Drive This is a smooth drive sound MS1959 I This models the sound input to Input I on a Marshall 1959 MS1959 II This models the sound input to Input II on a Marshall 1959 MS1959 I II This models the sound of a Marshall 1959 with Inputs I and II connected in parallel MS HiGain This models the sound of a Marshall with a modified midrange boost Power Stack This provides the sound of a stack amp with...

Page 30: ... of each Type is created on the basis that the Gain is set to Middle So normally set it to Middle SP Type Speaker Type When Custom 1 2 is selected for SP Type You can set the following parameters when SP Type is set to Custom 1 2 Customizing the Speakers p 56 Off This turns off the speaker simulation Original This is the built in speaker of the amp you selected with Type 1x8 This is a compact open...

Page 31: ...e volume of the microphone Direct Level Adjusts the volume of the direct sound COMP Compressor This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume level of the input signal You can also use it as a limiter to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent distortion Parameter Value On Off Off On Sustain 0 100 Level 0 100 On Off Effect On Off Turns the COMP effect on off Sustain Adj...

Page 32: ...he BOSS BD 2 Turbo OD This is the high gain overdrive sound of the BOSS OD 2 Booster This is a booster that works very well with COSM amps OD 1 This is the sound of the BOSS OD 1 T Scream This models an Ibanez TS 808 Natural OD This is an overdrive sound that provides a natural sounding distortion Bass OD This is an overdrive sound that works well with bass guitars Distortion This gives a basic tr...

Page 33: ... 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 When setting to BPM press PARAMETER to display the Master BPM settings screen DlyTime F Delay Time Fine Make fine adjustments to the delay time Tap Time Adjusts the delay time of the right channel delay This setting adjusts the R channel delay tim...

Page 34: ...time doubling effect Low Cut Low Cut Filter This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect This lets you cut the low end component below the set frequency to create a clear distinct low end thereby bringing out the high end of the effect When Flat is selected the low cut filter will have no effect High Cut High Cut Filter This sets the frequency at which the high cut fil...

Page 35: ...ided for the high mid range and low mid range Parameter Value On Off Off On Low EQ 20 dB 20 dB Lo Mid f 20 0 Hz 10 0 kHz Lo Mid Q 0 5 16 Lo Mid EQ 20 dB 20 dB Hi Mid f 20 0 Hz 10 0 kHz Hi Mid Q 0 5 16 Hi Mid EQ 20 dB 20 dB High EQ 20 dB 20 dB Level 20 dB 20 dB On Off Effect On Off Switches the EQ effect on off Low EQ Low Equalizer Adjusts the low frequency range tone Lo Mid f Low Middle Frequency ...

Page 36: ...select the following parameters when type is set to Custom1 3 Customizing Pedal Wah p 57 EDIT CUSTOM WAH1 3 Parameter Value Type CRY WAH VO WAH Fat WAH Light WAH 7String WAH Q 50 50 Range Low 50 50 Range High 50 50 Presence 50 50 Pdl Position Pedal Position This adjusts the position of the wah pedal Level Adjusts the volume AW Auto Wah This changes the filtering over a periodic cycle providing an ...

Page 37: ...h 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 BPM press PARAMETER to display the Master BPM settings screen Depth Adjusts the depth of the auto wah effect Level Adjusts the volume TM Tone Modify This changes the characteristics of the connected guitar Parameter Value Type Fat Presence Mild Tight Enhance S H...

Page 38: ...event distortion Parameter Value Type Stereo LM Rack 160D Vtg Rack U Attack 0 100 Threshold 0 100 Ratio 1 1 1 Release 0 100 Level 0 100 Type Selects the limiter type Attack Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played Higher values result in s sharper attack creating a more clearly defined sound Threshold Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your guitar Wh...

Page 39: ...itivity of the slow gear When it is set to a lower value the effect of the slow gear can be obtained only with a stronger picking while no effect is obtained with a weaker picking When the value is set higher the effect is obtained even with a weak picking Rise Time This adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum from the moment you begin picking TR Tremolo Tremolo is an effect th...

Page 40: ...t sound and therefore produces a sound with the sense of pitch which is quite different from Normal This effect does not give a satisfactory result if the pitch of the guitar sound is not correctly detected So you must use single notes not chords Freq Frequency This adjusts the frequency of the internal oscillator Effect Level This adjusts the volume of the effect sound Direct Level This adjusts t...

Page 41: ...er BPM p 54 specified for each patch This makes it easier 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 BPM press PARAMETER to display the Master BPM settings screen Vib Depth Vibrato Depth This adjusts the depth of the vibrato when the feedbacker is on FX 2 With FX...

Page 42: ...l be set according to the value of the Master BPM p 54 specified for each patch This makes it easier 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 BPM press PARAMETER to display the Master BPM settings screen Effect Level This adjusts the volume of the phaser Direct...

Page 43: ...ices for the pitch shift sound harmony 1 Voice One voice pitch shifted sound output in monaural 2 Mono Two voice pitch shifted sound HR1 HR2 output in monaural 2 Stereo Two voice pitch shifted sound HR1 HR2 output through left and right channels Harm Harmony 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 high...

Page 44: ...ave above the note displayed two triangles indicates a two octave rise PS 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 PreDly 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 pi...

Page 45: ... to the pedal bend function when PB is selected Setting the External Expression Pedal Functions Expression Pedal Function p 58 Parameter Value Pitch Min 24 24 Pitch Max 24 24 Pdl 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 w...

Page 46: ...gh Depth Adjust the depth of the chorus effect for the high frequency range If you wish to use this as a doubling effect use a setting of 0 Hi PreDly High Pre Delay Adjust the time from when the high frequency range direct sound is output until the effect sound is output Extending the pre delay will produce the sensation of multiple sounds doubling effect Hi Level High Level Adjust the volume of t...

Page 47: ...V effect Level Adjusts the volume RT Rotary This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker Parameter Value Speed Sel Slow Fast Rate Slow 0 100 BPM BPM Rate Fast 0 100 BPM BPM Rise Time 0 100 Fall Time 0 100 Depth 0 100 Speed Sel Speed Select This parameter changes the simulated speaker s rotating speed Slow or Fast Rate Slow This parameter adjusts the speed of rotation when set to Slow...

Page 48: ...to vowel 2 along with the picking The time spent for the change is adjusted with the rate Auto By adjusting the rate and depth two vowels Vowel 1 and Vowel 2 can be switched automatically Random Five vowels a e i o u are called out at random by adjusting the rate and depth Vowel 1 This selects the first vowel fig 04 040d Vowel 2 This selects the second vowel Sens Sensitivity This adjusts the sensi...

Page 49: ...g a single note This can be used to easily play extremely rapid phrases Reception of large amounts of MIDI data while Auto Riff is playing may result in disturbances in the sound Parameter Value Phrase Preset1 Preset30 User1 User10 Loop Off On Tempo 0 100 BPM BPM Sens 0 100 Key C Am B G m Phrase Preset Attack 0 100 Hold Off On Effect Level 0 100 Direct Level 0 100 User Phrase User 1 10 IN C B STEP...

Page 50: ...ep forward OUT Specify 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 indicates a two octave drop One upward pointing triangle indicates a note one octave above the note displayed two triangles indicates a two octave rise SYN Guitar Synth This detects the pit...

Page 51: ...ly when Square is selected for the wave PWM Depth Pulse Wise Modulation Depth This adjusts the depth of the PWM When it is set to 0 no PWM effect is obtained This parameter should be set only when Square is selected for the wave Cutoff Freq Cutoff Frequency This adjusts the frequency where the harmonics contents of the sound are cut off Resonance This adjusts how much of the harmonics contents aro...

Page 52: ... is selected the sound becomes as if the string gauge was getting thicker Level This adjusts the volume of the bass simulator SEQ Stereo Equalizer This adjusts the tone as a stereo equalizer A parametric type is adopted for the high middle and low middle range Parameter Value Low EQ 20 dB 20 dB Lo Mid f 20 0 Hz 10 0 kHz Lo Mid Q 0 5 16 Lo Mid EQ 20 dB 20 dB Hi Mid f 20 0 Hz 10 0 kHz Hi Mid Q 0 5 1...

Page 53: ...he sequence you ve set up use the Write procedure p 25 to save it to a User patch Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Noise Suppressor This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope of the guitar sound the way in which the guitar sound decays over time it has very little effect on the guitar sound and does no...

Page 54: ...wn in lowercase letters when turned off 2 Use the PATCH VALUE dial or PARAMETER to move the cursor to the point where you want to have an effect inserted 3 Press the On Off button for the effect you want to insert The selected effect is inserted at the cursor position Use 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 sequen...

Page 55: ...tk Modern Stk Bottom 50 50 Edge 50 50 Bass Freq 50 50 Treble Freq 50 50 Preamp Low 50 50 Preamp High 50 50 Type Selects the basic type of preamp Bottom Adjusts the amount of distortion in the low frequencies Edge Adjusts the amount of distortion in the high frequencies Bass Freq Bass Frequency Adjusts the frequency affected by the BASS knob Treble Freq Treble Frequency Adjusts the frequency affect...

Page 56: ...usts the speaker section s low frequency tone Color High Adjusts the speaker section s high frequency tone Speaker Num Speaker Number Sets the number of speakers Cabinet Selects the speaker cabinet type Open This is an open backed cabinet Close This type of cabinet features an enclosed rear panel Customizing Overdrive and Distortion You can make three different sets of settings Custom 1 Custom 2 a...

Page 57: ...alue 7 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 as needed 8 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Parameter value Type CRY WAH VO WAH Fat WAH Light WAH 7String WAH Q 50 50 Range Low 50 50 Range High 50 50 Presence 50 50 Type Selects the basic type of wah Q Adjusts the amount of characteristic effect applied to the wah tone Range Low Selects the tone produced when the pedal is back Range High Selects the tone produc...

Page 58: ...by a particular controller In addition you can use the Assign function to set controllers using Control Change messages from external MIDI devices Assign p 60 Setting the External Expression Pedal Functions Expression Pedal Function fig 06 001 1 Press SYSTEM then press PARAMETER so that EXP PDL Func is displayed fig 07 110d 2 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the expression pedal function Auto No...

Page 59: ...mote Strt Stop Used as a foot switch for use in starting and stopping a computer or a recorder sequencer or other MIDI connected device For more on the settings for the device being run refer to Controlling Recorders and Sequencers Remotely from the GS 10 Remote Control p 75 Direct Patch Up The direct patch p 18 number increases by 1 each time the foot switch is pressed Direct Patch Down The direc...

Page 60: ...d 5 Turn the PATCH VALUE dial to select the Preset settings 6 To use the Quick Settings with other Assigns repeat Steps 2 5 Even when using this procedure the settings selected in Step 5 are maintained as is and carried over to the Quick Settings for the next effect 7 To save the settings use the Write procedure p 25 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Preset Settings The foot switch function ...

Page 61: ...040d This sets the parameter to be affected The parameters that you can select as the target are shown below Effect On Off Effect s Parameters Switches on off the effect indicated in the screen and controls the effect s parameters MST Patch Level Controls the patch volume MST Master BPM Controls the Master BPM TUNER On Off Turns the tuner on and off Master BPM Tap Controls the Master BPM using tap...

Page 62: ...t is of an on off type the median value of the received data is used as the dividing line in determining whether to switch it on or off When using the foot switch fig 06 060 When using the expression pedal fig 06 070 When controlling the On Off target with the expression pedal fig 06 080 The range that can be selected changes according to the target setting When the minimum is set to a higher valu...

Page 63: ...alue or Off minimum value with each press of the foot switch Set this to Normal when a latch type foot switch such as the optional FS 5L is connected or when selecting something other than a foot switch as the controller Active Range fig 06 110d This sets the operational range within which the value of the setting changes when an expression pedal or other controller that changes the value consecut...

Page 64: ...single note on the one string being tuned 2 Tune the string until the string name appears in the display 3 As you watch the Tuning Guide adjust the guitar s tuning until appears in the center 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 until all of the strings are tuned When tuning guitars equipped with a tremolo bar when one string is tuned the others may end up being out of tune In this case tune to the pitch indicated ...

Page 65: ...n On Target Max Off Source CTL1 or CTL2 Mode Toggle Act Range Lo 0 Act Range Hi 1 127 Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD Contrast Depending on where the GS 10 is placed the display may become difficult to read If this occurs adjust the display contrast 1 Press SYSTEM a number of times until LCD Contrast is displayed You can also select this by pressing SYSTEM and then pressing PARAMETER fig 07 070...

Page 66: ...on pedal controlling the wah effect then the volume assumes the value set in the patch and the patch s wah effect is given the value derived from the current pedal position angle Off The 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 expres...

Page 67: ... to check Effects are shown in lowercase letters when turned off You can check the level of signals being input to the INPUT jack by selecting Input Selecting Output allows you to check the level of signals output from the GS 10 You may not be able to achieve the effects you envision if your output levels are set too high Adjust the output level of each of your effects to the optimum value while c...

Page 68: ...sequencer or other device Remotely Controlling the GS 10 Using an External MIDI Device Switching Patch Numbers When the GS 10 receive Program Change messages from the external MIDI device its patches are simultaneously switched You can set up the correspondence between MIDI Program Change messages and the GS 10 s patches using the Program Change Map p 73 You may need to work on these correspondenc...

Page 69: ... 16 Rx fig 08 060d 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 Device ID Valid Settings 1 32 fig 08 070d This sets the Device ID used for transmitting and receiving Exclusive messages This is set to 17 when shipped from the factory Sync Clock Valid Settin...

Page 70: ...ngs Off On fig 08 110d This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are output when patches are switched on the GS 10 Off Program Change messages are not output even when patches are switched On Program Change messages are simultaneously output when patches are switched This is set to On when shipped from the factory EXP PDL Out Expression Pedal Out Valid Settings Off 1 31 33 95 ...

Page 71: ...lusive messages fig 08 150 For instructions on operating the sequencer refer to the owner s manual for the sequencer you are using When Transmitting Data to Another GS 10 Connect as shown in the figure below and match the Device ID for the transmitting and receiving devices fig 08 160 Transmitting fig 08 170 1 Press SYSTEM then press PARAMETER so that MIDI Bulk Dump is displayed fig 08 170d 2 Pres...

Page 72: ...ata was transmitted to the MIDI sequencer fig 08 190 For instructions on operating the sequencer refer to the owner s manual for the sequencer you are using Receiving 1 Press SYSTEM then press PARAMETER so that MIDI Bulk Load is displayed fig 08 200d 2 Transmit the data from the external MIDI device The following appears in the display when the GS 10 receives the data fig 08 210d The following app...

Page 73: ...re on MID Map Select 3 Press PARAMETER until MIDI Program Map appears in the display fig 08 250d 4 Press PARAMETER to move the cursor and rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set the received Program number and the corresponding patch number Use this same procedure to select Bank Select Numbers When using only Program Change messages to make program changes without using Bank Select messages set the Pro...

Page 74: ...fault settings For more on the default settings refer to Initial Program Change Map settings p 73 Prog Switches to the patches according to the Program Change Map 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen Changing Patch Numbers on an External MIDI Device From the GS 10 When patches are switched with the GS 10 a Program Change message is transmitted The correspondence between the GS 10 s initial ba...

Page 75: ...te messages used in sending commands for remote control to the application and Note messages for assigning various functions are transmitted together with the Standard messages Use the software to set the operations to be performed by means of these Note messages Settings examples are given on p 76 and p 77 Please refer to these examples Note messages are transmitted over the selected transmission...

Page 76: ...ombining EXIT and DIRECT PATCH 1 4 fig 08 300 The Reset Stop Play and Rec functions are assigned to DIRECT PATCH 1 4 When you press these buttons while holding down EXIT the messages corresponding to the MIDI Remote Ctrl setting are transmitted When MIDI Remote Ctrl is set to Standard MIDI System messages are transmitted Neither FA nor FC can be transmitted consecutively When MIDI Remote Ctrl is s...

Page 77: ...Bind button The Key D 1 will be connected to the Function area Transport Stop 8 In the Bindings area set Key to E 1 9 In the Function area select Transport Play 10 Click the Bind button The Key E 1 will be connected to the Function area Transport Play 11 In the Bindings area set Key to F 1 12 In the Function area select Transport Reset 13 Click the Bind button The Key F 1 will be connected to the ...

Page 78: ...ver provides high quality sound and stable timing for audio recording playback and editing In addition the driver enables you to control the GS 10 with MIDI messages and connect external MIDI devices to your computer Setting USB Related Functions Adjusting the Recording Level Output Level This adjusts the volume level of the digital audio output to the USB and DIGITAL OUT connectors 1 Press USB 2 ...

Page 79: ...OUT jacks 1 Press USB 2 Press PARAMETER so that Dir Monitor is displayed fig 09 030d 3 Rotate the PATCH VALUE dial to set On or Off On The effect sound is output Set this to On when using the GS 10 as a standalone device without connecting to a computer no sound will be output if this is set to Off Off Set this to Off if transmitting audio data internally through a computer Thru This is set to On ...

Page 80: ...used by the GS 10 6 Switch off the GS 10 then turn it on again The corresponding driver is installed on the computer MIDI in Standard Driver Mode Normally it s better to use MIDI in the Advanced driver mode With the factory settings the Standard driver mode is compatible only with audio If Standard is selected as the driver mode with an OS standard driver that is compatible with both audio and MID...

Page 81: ...LECT fig 09 060d 2 Use the PATCH VALUE dial to select one of the following settings USB Gtr Mic Effects are applied to guitar and vocal sounds from the computer USB Bass Effects are applied to bass sounds from the computer 3 Press EXIT to return to the Play screen The flow of audio signals at this point is shown in the figure on p 19 p 20 In this mode set the software so that audio is not transmit...

Page 82: ... 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 Program change messages T...

Page 83: ...GS 10 you can use MIDI to transfer MIDI messages and audio data 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 060d The memory backup battery inside the GS 10 has run down This message will appear when the power is turned on Replace the battery as soon...

Page 84: ...ZZ A MS1959 I BG Lead Power Stack P124 3 CHANNEL TWIN A Clean TWIN Clean TWIN Clean TWIN P125 CREAMED MS1959 A Wild Crunch MS1959 I II MS1959 II P126 CRUNCHY STRAT Blues OD A Warm Clean Clean TWIN Pro Crunch P127 FLANGE ME OUT A Clean TWIN Crunch Smooth Drive P128 DS 1 STANDARD Distortion A MS1959 I Drive Stack Drive Stack P129 DOTTED 8th DELAY A Warm Clean Tweed Full Range P130 FAT CRUNCH A Wild ...

Page 85: ...th Drive Smooth Drive Smooth Drive P171 SNAPPY WAH A Warm Clean Blues T Amp Lead P172 ST CRUNCH AMB A Fat MATCH Crunch VO Drive P173 SUPER CLEAN A Mic Preamp Mic Preamp JC 120 P174 SCOOP A Crunch T Amp Lead 5150 Drive P175 SEMI HOLLOW A Clean TWIN Clean TWIN Clean TWIN P176 SMOOTH SOLO A Smooth Drive Smooth Drive Smooth Drive P177 STRICTLY STRAT Blues OD A Warm Clean Clean TWIN Pro Crunch P178 OCT...

Page 86: ...amp Speaker Overdrive Distortion and Wah Custom Edit parameter settings U001 U100 Settings for Patch Number U001 through U100 4 If you want to proceed with the factory reset press ENTER The specified range of data will be returned and return to the Play screen Factory Settings Tuner Tuner Pitch A 440 Hz Tuner Output Bypass Output Select OUTPUT Select Line Phones Direct Patch Direct Patch 1 2 3 4 U...

Page 87: ...l 15 2003 Version 1 00 MIDI Implementation Chart Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO O Yes X No Memorized Memorized Bank Select GUITAR EFFECTS SYSTEM with USB AUDIO INTERFACE Program Number 1 128 00H For values of 01H or lower the Program Change Map will be switched according to the value For values of 02H or higher the received data will be ignored 20...

Page 88: ...201 S P DIF USB AUDIO IN OUT Stereo 44 1 kHz 24 bit Capable of simultaneous recording and playback MIDI Control IN OUT MIDI IN OUT Display 16 characters 2 lines backlit LCD Connectors GUITAR BASS input jack PHONES jack MIC INPUT jack TRS balanced 1 4 inch phone type MIC INPUT connector XLR balanced AUX INPUT jack L R RCA Phono type OUTPUT jack L R RCA Phono type GUITAR AMP OUT jack EXP PEDAL CTL 1...

Page 89: ... 9 1 8 D x 3 3 8 H inches Weight 2 25 kg 5 lbs Accessories AC Adaptor BRC series Read This First Leaflet Owner s Manual USB cable GS 10 Software CD ROM Cakewalk Music Creator set CD ROM Owner s Manual Options Expression Pedal EV 5 Roland Foot Switch FS 5U Connection Cord PCS 31 Roland 1 4 inches Phone Plug stereo 1 4 inches Phone Plug mono x 2 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms In the interest of product improvemen...

Page 90: ...90 MEMO ...

Page 91: ...computer The GS 10 Driver sends data from the application to the GS 10 and passes data from the GS 10 to the application The GS 10 can receive and transmit both digital audio signals and MIDI messages The explanation about installing and setup the driver is organized according to the computer and driver mode that you are using Please proceed to the following pages Installing Setting Up the Driver ...

Page 92: ...rol the GS 10 using MIDI messages and connect external MIDI devices and computers Select this mode if you are using an application that allows high quality audio recording playback editing such as an application that supports 24 bit audio e g the Cakewalk series or Cool Edit or an ASIO compatible application e g Cubase VST Logic Audio or SingerSongWriter Installing the special driver p 93 Standard...

Page 93: ...the System Properties dialog box 6 Exit all currently running software applications Also close any open windows If you are using virus checking or similar software be sure to exit it as well 7 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer 8 Click the Windows start button From the menu that appears select Run Open the Run dialog box The installation procedure will differ depending on you...

Page 94: ...hat the GS 10 s OUTPUT LEVEL is set to the lowest setting then switch ON the POWER switch The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear fig 11 050 13 Make sure that the screen indicates BOSS GS 10 select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next The screen will indicate Please choose your search and installation options In this manual the location of folders and files is given i...

Page 95: ...90 16 Click OK The Files Needed dialog box will appear If the What action do you want Windows to take setting in step 4 was not set to Ignore a Hardware Installation dialog box will appear fig 11 080 If the Continue Anyway button appears click the Continue Anyway button to continue with the installation If you are unable to continue click STOP Installation or OK to begin the driver installation ov...

Page 96: ...splayed and click Finish Wait until Found New Hardware appears near the taskbar When driver installation has been completed the System Settings Change dialog box will appear 19 Click Yes Windows will restart automatically Next you need to make the driver settings p 107 If the What action do you want Windows to take setting in step 4 was not set to Ignore a Hardware Installation dialog box will app...

Page 97: ...fter installing the driver restore the original setting 5 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box 6 Exit all currently running software applications Also close any open windows If you are using virus checking or similar software be sure to exit it as well 7 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer 8 Click the Windows start button From the menu that appears select Run Ope...

Page 98: ...alog box will appear In this manual the location of folders and files is given in terms of the file path using as the delimiter For example WinXP_2k SETUPINF EXE indicates the SETUPINF EXE file found in the WinXP_2k folder 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 other devices This unit is eq...

Page 99: ...dialog box and click OK D DRIVER USB_XP2k The drive name D may be different for your system Specify the drive name of your CD ROM drive fig 11 190 The Find New Hardware Wizard may be displayed fig 11 210 If the File signature verification setting in step 4 was not set to Ignore a Digital Signature Not Found dialog box will appear fig 11 200 Click Yes and continue the installation ...

Page 100: ...GS 10 is displayed and click Finish Driver installation will begin When driver installation has been completed the System Settings Change dialog box will appear fig 11 220 16 Click Yes Windows will restart automatically Next you need to make the driver settings p 107 ...

Page 101: ...g the GS 10 s driver modes refer to Switching the Driver Mode p 80 7 With the power switch turned OFF use the USB cable to connect the GS 10 to your computer 8 Make sure that the GS 10 s OUTPUT LEVEL is set to the lowest setting then switch ON the POWER switch The driver is installed automatically 9 Click OK If a message prompting you to restart Windows appears restart Windows in accordance with t...

Page 102: ... GS 10 to your computer 5 Make sure that the GS 10 s OUTPUT LEVEL is set to the lowest setting then switch ON the POWER switch The GS 10 will be detected automatically and the driver will be installed 6 When installation is complete restart Windows Next you need to make the driver settings p 107 The installation procedure will differ depending on your system Please proceed to one of the following ...

Page 103: ... 10 s OUTPUT LEVEL is set to the lowest setting then switch ON the POWER switch Windows will detect the GS 10 and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear fig 11 260 6 Make sure that Automatic search for a better driver Recommended is selected and click Next Driver detection will begin When the driver has been found driver installation will begin Once the driver has been installed a dial...

Page 104: ...e Driver Mode p 80 4 With the power switch turned OFF use the USB cable to connect the GS 10 to your computer 5 Make sure that the GS 10 s OUTPUT LEVEL is set to the lowest setting then switch ON the POWER switch USB composite device will be detected automatically and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear fig 11 280 6 Click Next 7 When What do you want Windows to do appears select Sea...

Page 105: ... Composite Device driver is completed a dialog box like the one shown below will appear fig 11 330 10 Click Finish Next the USB audio device will be detected automatically and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear fig 11 340 If the Windows CD ROM is not inserted in the CD ROM drive a Insert Disk dialog box may appear In this case insert the Windows CD ROM into the CD ROM drive and cli...

Page 106: ... in steps 8 10 When installation of the USB audio device driver is complete a dialog box like the one shown here will appear fig 11 341 12 Click Finish Installation of the USB composite device driver and USB audio device driver has been completed 13 Restart Windows Next you need to make the driver settings p 107 ...

Page 107: ... audio data sent by the GS 10 to the computer Use this setting if you want to use 24 bit audio with an application that does not have a WDM driver mode or does not support ASIO such as Cool Edit ASIO device If you are using the GS 10 with an ASIO compatible application such as Cubase select BOSS GS 10 as the ASIO setting on your application To prevent an audio oscillation loop or double monitoring...

Page 108: ...and MIDI music playback click the located at the right of Default device or in Windows 2000 Me Preferred device and select the following from the list that appears fig 11 350 5 Click OK to close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box This concludes the procedure for setting the input and output destinations Next set the Windows Volume Control p 110 Special driver mode Standard driver m...

Page 109: ...Apply 5 Click the MIDI tab fig 11 370 6 Set MIDI output Select Single instrument and choose one of the following from the list that appears and click Apply 7 Click OK to close the Multimedia Properties dialog box This concludes the procedure for setting the input and output destinations Next set the Windows Volume Control p 110 Special driver mode Standard driver mode Playback BOSS GS 10 USB Audio...

Page 110: ... Player is not displayed check Enable digital music CDs for this CD playback device in Digital CD Playback When playing audio CDs from the computer s internal CD ROM drive or using the GS 10 to play game music p 111 CD Player CD Audio Controls the volume of audio CDs on the internal CD ROM drive of the com puter 1 WAVE Controls the volume of sound output from the BOSS GS 10 audio output de vice Di...

Page 111: ... Windows Me users 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel and in Control Panel double click the System icon The System Properties dialog box will appear 2 Double click the CD ROM icon and then double click the CD ROM drive that you are using The CD ROM drive s Properties dialog box will appear 3 Click the Properties tab then in Digital CD Playback check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM de...

Page 112: ...the special driver p 112 Standard Driver In Standard Driver mode audio signals are transferred between the GS 10 and the computer at a resolution of 16 bits and sampling frequencies of 44 1 kHz Select this mode if you are using an application that uses Mac OS s own functionality such as an application that uses the computer s CD ROM drive to play back CD audio or an application that uses the softw...

Page 113: ... indicate Installation completed 5 Click Restart to restart your Macintosh Disconnect the GS 10 from the Macintosh before you perform the installation If the power of the GS 10 is turned on a message like the following will appear when the Macintosh is started up Perform the steps described below as appropriate for the message that is displayed If the screen indicates Driver required for USB devic...

Page 114: ...set to the lowest setting then switch ON the POWER switch 4 In the Opcode folder open the OMS Applications folder and double click the OMS Setup icon fig 11 400 The first time OMS is started up a Create a New Studio Setup dialog box will appear Click OK If this is the second or later time select New Studio Setup from the File menu fig 11 401 If the Apple Talk dialog box appears select Turn It Off ...

Page 115: ...lowing you to save the settings in a file fig 11 440 For other connected MIDI devices as well add a check mark to the port s you want to use For details on settings refer to the manual that came with your MIDI device BOSS Roland can provide no guarantees or support regarding the operation of MIDI device made by another company Please contact the manufacturer of your MIDI device 8 Input the desired...

Page 116: ...up window If you hear sound the settings have been made correctly fig 11 480 GS 10 MIDI IN OUT corresponds to the GS 10 s MIDI IN MIDI OUT GS 10 CONTROL corresponds to the GS 10 s control port 14 After you have verified this and exit OMS Setup 15 Make MIDI device settings on your sequencer software For details on settings refer to the manual that came with your software Next you need to install th...

Page 117: ...The first time FreeMIDI is started up a Welcome to FreeMIDI dialog box will appear Click Continue If this is the second or later time select FreeMIDI Preferences from the File menu fig 11 500 When OMS is installed on this computer appears click FreeMIDI 5 Make sure that Use OMS when available is unchecked in the FreeMIDI Preferences dialog box If it is checked remove the check mark and restart Fre...

Page 118: ... step 8 up to Cable 2 10 When settings are complete click Done A setting window will appear 11 In the setting window change the device name indicating the MIDI device connected to the GS 10 as follows Click the device name and you will be able to edit it Device 1 GS 10 MIDI IN OUT Device 2 GS 10 CONTROL fig 11 530 12 From the File menu select Save and save your settings 13 Verify that MIDI transmi...

Page 119: ...he settings have been made correctly fig 11 540 GS 10 MIDI IN OUT corresponds to the GS 10 s MIDI IN MIDI OUT GS 10 CONTROL corresponds to the GS 10 s control port 15 After you have verified this and exit FreeMIDI Setup 16 Make MIDI device settings on your sequencer software For details on settings refer to the manual that came with your software Next you need to install the ASIO driver p 120 ...

Page 120: ... your ASIO compatible software e g Cubase VST Logic Audio Digital Performer Metro or SPARK LE 3 Open the Audio setting dialog box of your ASIO compatible software and select GS 10 ASIO 16bit as the ASIO Device ASIO Steinberg Audio Stream In Out Interface This is an audio interface standard promoted by the Steinberg Corporation When the GS 10 is used with ASIO compatible software the synchronizatio...

Page 121: ... 5 the display will indicate Authorization then click on the key symbol fig 11 560 4 The Authenticate dialog box will appear type your password and click OK The display will indicate Welcome to the GS 10 USB Driver Installer fig 11 570 5 Click Continue The display will indicate Select a Destination 6 Click the drive on which the system is installed then click Continue The display will indicate Eas...

Page 122: ...122 Installing Setting Up the Driver Macintosh 8 Click Continue Installation The display will indicate The software was successfully installed fig 11 610 9 Click Restart to restart your Macintosh ...

Page 123: ...ing the screen display will not change but the GS 10 is being detected Do not touch the mouse or keyboard 8 In order to check that detection has been completed once again go to Apple System Profiler and select Update all information from the Commands menu In the USB area three audio devices will be displayed If these are displayed correctly driver installation has succeeded fig 11 630 9 In the Fil...

Page 124: ... appear fig 11 640 The Sound dialog box will appear 2 Click the Speakers tab or Speaker Settings fig 11 650 3 With the volume turned down on the GS 10 and on your peripheral audio equipment click Start Test Test signals will be output from the GS 10 left first then right as indicated in the screen fig 11 660 4 In the Sound dialog box click the Input tab ...

Page 125: ...11 670 Do not check Play sound through output device 6 When you are finished making settings close the Sound dialog box 7 From the File menu select Quit If USB audio is not displayed close the Sound dialog box and disconnect the GS 10 s USB cable from the Macintosh Perform the driver installation p 123 once again ...

Page 126: ...set to the lowest setting then switch ON the POWER switch 6 Open System Preferences and click Sound fig 11 680 7 In the Sound Effects tab set Play alerts and sound effects through to GS 10 Now try clicking on an alert in the list If the sound of the alert comes from the GS 10 when you do so it means that the GS 10 is being recognized and that the driver has been installed properly fig 11 690 Turn ...

Page 127: ...r setting of your software For details refer to the manual that came with your software Connect the GS 10 to your computer via a USB cable before you start up your sequencer or other software Do not disconnect the USB cable from the GS 10 while your sequencer or other software is running Disconnect the USB cable from the GS 10 only after you have quit your sequencer or other software Leave the Sle...

Page 128: ...until interruptions no longer occur Depending on the application you are using there may be a buffer size or latency adjustment function among the audio settings of the application as well For details refer to the operation manual for your application Using ASIO Direct Monitor If you are using the GS 10 from an ASIO 2 0 compatible application switching of the GS 10 s output signals Switching the O...

Page 129: ...he display to the classic view BOSS GS 10 will not be displayed unless the classic view is selected In Windows Me click View all Control Panel options If using Macintosh 1 Open the ASIO Control Panel from the Audio Settings dialog box of your ASIO compatible application The name of the Audio Settings dialog box and the procedure for opening the ASIO Control Panel will differ depending on your appl...

Page 130: ...ut when the application is not recording or if its settings are not correctly made Set to ON Sound from devices connected to the INPUT jack is not heard in the headphones Is the AUX INPUT LEVEL raised to suitable level Adjust the volume level Is the Dir Monitor p 79 set to OFF Note that turning off this setting will stop the sounds from being output when the application is not recording or if its ...

Page 131: ...s the GS 10 correctly connected to the other MIDI device Check connections with the other MIDI device Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices match Make sure that the MIDI channels of both devices match p 69 When you send messages from the GS 10 make sure the GS 10 is set to the settings appropriate for sending data Check the on off status for transmission of program change messages and the s...

Page 132: ...ect the GS 10 to a USB connector to which the GS 10 has never been connected before the Unknown device dialog box may appear even on a computer onto which you have already installed the driver Refer to Installing Setting Up the Driver Windows p 92 and install the driver once again This is not a malfunction Driver is not installed correctly As described in Deleting the special driver p 139 delete t...

Page 133: ... the problem still occurs after you have taken the above measures please refer also to the Readme file for the USB driver The Readme file is on the CD ROM A dialog box says Can t use driver required by USB device BOSS GS 10 Special driver mode Are you using only audio You must install the MIDI driver even if you are using the GS 10 only with audio Please install the GS 10 driver for OMS or FreeMID...

Page 134: ...de Standard driver mode Are you attempting to play back an audio CD using your computer s CD player If you want to play an audio CD from your computer s internal CD ROM drive refer to When playing audio CDs from the computer s internal CD ROM drive or using the GS 10 to play game music p 111 Are the Volume Control faders raised Adjust the volume of the faders as described in Volume Control setting...

Page 135: ...the GS 10 are connected via USB to the same computer and the outputs of the MIDI sound module are connected to the line input jacks of the GS 10 noise from your computer may be heard via the MIDI sound module from the GS 10 depending on the computer you are using If this occurs you can either connect the MIDI sound module and the GS 10 in parallel using a self powered hub or connect the MIDI sound...

Page 136: ...tab For Windows XP click Advanced and then click the Troubleshoot tab For Windows 2000 click Advanced and then click the Troubleshooting tab 3 Set the Hardware acceleration slider to None and click OK 4 In the Display Properties dialog box click OK to close the dialog box 5 Restart your computer In Windows XP make the settings that enable background processing Make these settings so that audio pro...

Page 137: ...ve this problem in the BOSS GS 10 Driver Settings dialog box For details refer to the section Something is wrong with playback sound is interrupted or notes are missing within the Readme_e file located in the folder in which you installed the CD ROM Depending on the virtual memory setting or network related settings noise may occur Please make the following settings before use In Chooser of the Ap...

Page 138: ... or higher and you will be able to record normally Is the Recording source select switch set correctly In your operating system is the audio data input destination set correctly On your recording software is the audio data input destination set correctly Game background music does not play Does the game use an audio CD for background music Standard driver mode If the game uses an audio CD for back...

Page 139: ... your computer system administrator 3 Double click Uninstal exe 4 The display will indicate This program uninstalls the BOSS GS 10 USB Driver installed and click the OK button 5 The display will indicate Uninstallation completed and click the Yes button Windows will restart Windows Me 98 users 1 Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected except the keyboard and mouse 2 Exit all applications be...

Page 140: ... 2 59 COSM 9 Customize COSM Amp 55 Overdrive Distortion 56 Pedal Wah 57 Speaker 56 D Defretter 40 DEL 24 DELAY 10 21 Delay 33 DIGITAL OUT 12 17 DIRECT PATCH 11 18 27 Display 10 DRIVE 10 21 E Effect Chain 24 54 Effect On Off 22 Enhancer 39 EQ 11 Equalizer 35 EXIT 11 EXP PEDAL CTL 1 2 12 Expression Pedal 58 F Factory Reset 86 FEEDBACK 10 21 Feedbacker 40 Flanger 42 Foot Switch 59 Foot Volume 54 58 F...

Page 141: ... 54 Patch Name 24 53 PATCH VALUE 11 Pedal Bend 45 58 Pedal Wah 36 58 Phaser 42 PHONES 11 Pitch Shifter 44 Play Screen 15 POWER 12 PREAMP 21 PREAMP SPEAKER 10 Preamp Speaker Simulator 28 PRESENCE 10 21 Preset Patch 18 Program Change Map 73 Q QUICK FX 11 22 60 R Reference Pitch 64 Remote Control 75 REVERB 11 21 Reverb 34 Ring Modulator 40 Rotary 47 S Short Delay 48 Slicer 49 Slow Gear 39 SPEAKER ON ...

Page 142: ...OWING CODE BLUE BROWN 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 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the ...

Page 143: ...n 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 sheet 004 Never use or store the unit in places that are Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equ...

Page 144: ... 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 Copyright 2003 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION Printing Conventions in This Man...

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