Boss Audio Systems GT-100 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
EFFECT
6
CUSTOM OD/DS SETTING
Parameter Value Explanation
CUSTOM TYPE
OD-1 This models the sound of the BOSS OD-1.
OD-2 This is a overdrive sound with high gain.
CRUNCH This is a crunch sound.
DS-1 This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound.
DS-2 This creates a heavier distortion sound.
METAL1
This is a metal sound with a characteristic
midrange.
METAL2 This gives a heavy metal sound.
FUZZ This gives a basic, traditional fuzz sound.
CUSTOM CHAR -50–+50
+: For soloing
-: For backing
CUSTOM
BOTTOM
-50–+50
This controls the input sound’s low-frequency
range and adjusts the amount of distortion in the
low-frequency range
CUSTOM TOP -50–+50
This controls the input sound’s high-frequency
range and adjusts the amount of distortion in the
high-frequency range.
CUSTOM LOW -50–+50
Adjusts the low-range tones after distortion is
applied.
CUSTOM HIGH -50–+50
Adjusts the high-range tones after distortion is
applied.
PREAMP
COSM technology simulates dierent preamp characteristics, speaker
sizes, and cabinet shapes.
Parameter Value Explanation
ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns the COSM AMP eect on/o.
TYPE Refer to PREAMP TYPE
GAIN 0–120 Adjusts the distortion of the amp.
T-COMP -10–0–+10 Adjusts the sense of compression of the amp.
LEVEL 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp.
* Be careful not to raise the Level setting too
high.
BASS 0–100 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.
MIDDLE 0–100 Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency range.
TREBLE 0–100 Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range.
PRESENCE 0–100
Adjusts the tone for the ultra high frequency
range.
* The PRESENCE parameter functions as a
high-cut lter with some PREAMP TYPEs.
BRIGHT OFF, ON
Turns the bright setting on/o.
* The BRIGHT parameter setting is available only
with certain PREAMP TYPEs.
GAIN SW
LOW, MIDDLE,
HIGH
Provides for selection from three levels of
distortion: LOW, MIDDLE, and HIGH. Distortion
will successively increase for settings of LOW,
MIDDLE and HIGH.
* The sound of each Type is created on the basis
that the Gain is set to MIDDLE. So, normally set
it to MIDDLE.
SOLO SW OFF, ON
SOLO SW is switched on to create the tone to one
suitable for solos.
SOLO LEVEL 0–100
Adjusts the volume level when the SOLO SW is
ON.
Parameter Value Explanation
SP TYPE *1
Select the speaker type.
OFF This turns o the speaker simulator.
ORIGIN
(ORIGINAL)
This is the built-in speaker of the amp you
selected with PREAMP TYPE.
1x8"
This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet
with one 8-inch speaker.
1x10"
This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet
with one 10-inch speaker.
1x12"
This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet
with one 12-inch speaker.
2x12"
This is a general open-back speaker cabinet with
two 12-inch speakers.
4x10"
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a large
enclosed amp with four 10-inch speakers.
4x12"
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a large
enclosed amp with four 12-inch speakers.
8x12"
This is a double stack of two cabinets, each with
four 12-inch speakers.
CUSTOM
Custom speaker
You can customize it however you like to match
the sound you want.
MIC TYPE *1
This setting selects the simulated mic type.
DYN57
This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57. General
dynamic mic used for instruments and vocals.
Optimal for use in miking guitar amps.
DYN421
This is the sound of the SENNHEISER MD-421.
Dynamic mic with extended low end.
CND451
This is the sound of the AKG C451B. Small
condenser mic for use with instruments.
CND87
This is the sound of the NEUMANN U87.
Condenser mic with at response.
FLAT
Simulates a mic with perfectly at response.
Produces a sonic image close to that of listening
to the sound directly from the speakers (on site).
MIC DIS *1
Simulates the distance between the mic and speaker.
OFF MIC
This setting points the mic away from the
speaker.
ON MIC
Provides conditions whereby the mic is directed
more towards the speaker.
MIC POS *1
This simulates the mic position.
CENTER
Simulates the condition that the mic is set in the
middle of the speaker cone.
1–10 cm
Simulates the condition that the mic is moved
away from the center of the speaker cone.
MIC LEVEL *1 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the mic.
DIRECT MIX
*1
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
*1 This is enabled when the OUTPUT SELECT parameter is set to LINE/PHONE.