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9
EFFECT
BASS WAH
Parameter
Value
Explanation
TYPE
Selects the 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.
FAT WAH
This is a wah sound featuring a bold tone.
LIGHT WAH
This wah has a refined sound with no
unusual characteristics.
BASS WAH
This wah has been specially adapted for use
in the bass registers.
Inclusion of the low-frequency range in the
wah sound produces a robust wah effect,
with no dilution of the sound.
RESO WAH
This completely original effect offers
enhancements on the characteristic
resonances produced by analog synth
filters.
PD.POS
(PEDAL POSITION)
0–100
Adjusts the position of the wah pedal.
This parameter is used after it’s been
assigned to an expression pedal or similar
controller.
PD.MIN
(PEDAL MIN)
0–100
Selects the tone produced when the heel of
the expression pedal is depressed.
PD.MAX
(PEDAL MAX)
0–100
Selects the tone produced when the toe of
the expression pedal is depressed.
E.LEVEL
(EFFECT LEVEL)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
D.LEVEL
(DIRECT LEVEL)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
100=±0 dB
OD/DS
Parameter
Value
Explanation
TYPE
Selects the type of overdrive/distortion.
MID BOOST
This is a booster with unique characteristics
in the midrange.
CLEAN BST
(CLEAN BOOST)
This not only functions as a booster, but also
produces a clean tone that has punch even
when used alone.
TREBLE BST
(TREBLE BOOST)
This is a booster that has bright
characteristics.
CRUNCH
A lustrous crunch sound with an added
element of amp distortion.
NATURAL OD
This is an overdrive sound that provides
distortion with a natural feeling.
WARM OD
This is a warm overdrive.
FAT DS
A distortion sound with thick distortion.
LEAD DS
Produces a distortion sound with both the
smoothness of an overdrive along with a
deep distortion.
METAL DS
This is distortion sound that is ideal for
performances of heavy riffs.
OCT FUZZ
A fuzz sound with rich harmonic content.
BLUES OD
This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2.
This produces distortion that faithfully
reproduces the nuances of picking.
OD-1
This models the sound of the BOSS OD-1.
This produces sweet, mild distortion.
T-SCREAM
This models the Ibanez TS-808.
TURBO OD
This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the
BOSS OD-2.
DISTORTION
This gives a basic, traditional distortion
sound.
RAT
This models the Proco RAT.
GUV DS
This models the Marshall GUV’NOR.
DST+
This models the MXR DIS.
METAL ZONE
This models the sound of the BOSS MT-2.
It produces a wide range of metal sounds,
from old style to slash metal.
60S FUZZ
This models the FUZZFACE.
It produces a fat fuzz sound.
MUFF FUZZ
This models the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π.
DRIVE
0–120
Adjusts the depth of distortion.
TONE
-50–+50
Adjusts the tone.
E.LEVEL
(EFFECT LEVEL)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
BOTTOM
-50–+50
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.
Turning this to the left (counterclockwise)
produces a sound with the low end cut;
turning it to the right boosts the low end in
the sound.
D.LEVEL
(DIRECT LEVEL)
0–100
Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
100=±0 dB
SOLO SW
OFF, ON
Switches to a tone that is suitable for solos.
SOLO LVL
(SOLO LEVEL)
0–100
Adjusts the volume level when SOLO SW
is ON.