Boss Audio Systems GT-100 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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EFFECT
COMP
This is an eect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume
level of the input signal.
Parameter Value Explanation
ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this eect on/o.
TYPE
BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3.
HI-BAND
This is a compressor that adds an even
stronger eect in the high end.
LIGHT This is a compressor with a light eect.
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 compressor eect
provides a fat tone with a boosted midrange.
MILD
When applied heavily, this compressor eect
produces a sweet tone with the high end cut.
STEREO COMP This selects a stereo compressor.
SUSTAIN 0–100
Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level
signals are boosted. Larger values will result
in longer sustain.
ATTACK 0–100 Adjusts the attack time.
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the tone.
TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the volume.
OD/DS
This eect distorts the sound to create long sustain.
Parameter Value Explanation
ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this eect on/o.
TYPE Refer to OD/DS TYPE
DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion.
TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the OD/DS 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.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
SOLO SW OFF, ON The tone to one suitable for solos.
SOLO LEVEL 0–100
Adjusts the volume level when the Solo Sw
is ON.
OD/DS TYPE
This is a list of distortion types that can be selected for OD/DS.
Category Type Explanation
ADVANCED
MID BOOST
This is a booster with unique characteristics
in the midrange.
Making the connection before the COSM
amp produces sound suitable for solos.
CLEAN BOOST
This not only functions as a booster, but also
produces a clean tone that has punch even
when used alone.
TREBLE BOOST
This is a booster that has bright character-
istics.
CRUNCH
A lustrous crunch sound with an added
element of amp distortion.
NATURL 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 ris.
OCT FUZZ A fuzz sound with rich harmonic content.
VINTAGE
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 an Ibanez TS-808.
TURBO OD
This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the
BOSS OD-2.
DIST
This gives a basic, traditional distortion
sound.
RAT This models a Proco RAT.
GUV DS This models a Marshall GUV’ NOR.
DST+ This models a MXR DISTORTION+.
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 a FUZZFACE.
It produces a fat fuzz sound.
MUFF FUZZ This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Mu π.
CUSTOM
Custom OD/DS
You can customize it however you like to
match the sound you want.