Boss GT-001, Parameter Manual

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EFFECT
9
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
[1] PEAK
0–100
Adjusts the way in which the wah effect
applies to the area around the center
frequency.
Higher values will produce a stronger tone
which emphasizes the wah effect more. With
a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be
produced.
[3]
E .LEVEL
(EFFECT
LEVEL)
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
[4]
DIR .MIX
(DIRECT MIX)
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
SUB WAH
You can control the wah effect in real time by adjusting the
expression pedal connected to the CTL/EXP jack.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
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[1] TYPE
Selects the wah mode.
CRY
(CRY WAH)
This models the sound of the
CRY BABY wah pedal popular
in the ’70s.
VO
(VO WAH)
This models the sound of the
VOX V846.
FAT (FAT WAH)
This is a wah sound featuring
a bold tone.
LIGHT
(LIGHT WAH)
This wah has a refined
sound with no unusual
characteristics.
7STRING
(7STRING WAH)
This expanded wah features
a variable range compat-
ible with seven-string and
baritone guitars.
RESO
(RESO WAH)
This completely original effect
offers enhancements on the
characteristic resonances
produced by analog synth
filters.
[2]
PD .POS
(PEDAL POSITION)
0–100
Adjusts the position of the
wah pedal.
* This parameter is used after
it’s been assigned to an EXP
Pedal or similar controller.
[3]
PD .MIN
(PEDAL MIN)
0–100
Selects the tone produced
when the heel of the EXP
Pedal is depressed.
[4]
PD .MAX
(PEDAL MAX)
0–100
Selects the tone produced
when the toe of the EXP Pedal
is depressed.
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[1]
E .LEVEL
(EFFECT LEVEL)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the
effect sound.
[2]
DIR .MIX
(DIRECT MIX)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the
direct sound.
ADV. COMP
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.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
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[1] TYPE
Selects the compressor type.
BOSS
(BOSS COMP)
This models a BOSS CS-3.
HI-BAND
This is a compressor that adds an
even stronger effect in the high
end.
LIGHT
This is a compressor with a light
effect.
D-COMP This models a MXR DynaComp.
ORANGE
This is modeled on the sound
of the Dan Armstrong ORANGE
SQUEEZER.
FAT
When applied heavily, this compres-
sor effect provides a fat tone with a
boosted midrange.
MILD
When applied heavily, this
compressor effect produces a sweet
tone with the high end cut.
STEREO
(STEREO COMP)
This selects a stereo compressor.
[2] SUSTAIN 0–100
Adjusts the range (time) over which
low-level signals are boosted. Larger
values will result in longer sustain.
[3] ATTACK 0–100 Adjusts the attack time.
[4] LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
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[1]
TONE
-50–+50 This adjusts the tone.
LIMITER
The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion.
Knob Parameter Value Explanation
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[1] TYPE
Selects the limiter type.
BOSS
(BOSS LIMITER)
This selects a stereo limiter.
160D
(RACK 160D)
This models a dbx 160X.
RACK U
(VINAGE RACK U)
This models a UREI 1178.
[2]
THRESH
(THRESHOLD)
0–100
Adjust this as appropriate for
the input signal from your
guitar. When the input signal
level exceeds this threshold
level, limiting will be applied.
[3] RATIO 1:1–INF:1
This selects the compression
ratio used with signals in
excess of the threshold level.
[4] LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
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[1] ATTACK 0–100
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.
[2] RELEASE 0–100 Adjusts the release time.