Boss GP-10 - Troubleshooting; Sound and Volume Issues; Patch and Control Problems

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Troubleshooting
Error Message List
Main Specications
Message Meaning Action
MEMORY DAMAGED! It is possible that the contents of memory have been damaged.
Please execute a Factory Reset.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
MIDI Buer Full!
An unusually large amount of MIDI data was received, and could not
be processed.
Reduce the amount of MIDI messages that are being transmitted.
System Error! A problem has occurred in the system. Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
Problem Items to check Action Page
No sound/Low volume
Is the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob turned down completely? Adjust the knob to an appropriate setting. —
Could the volume of the GK pickup be turned down? Raise the volume of the GK pickup to an appropriate level. —
Could the select switch of the GK pickup be set to
“GUITAR”?
Set the switch of the GK pickup to “MIX.” —
Could the expression pedal be released? Depress the expression pedal. —
Could the Patch: Level be turned down? Try raising the Patch: Level. p. 4, p. 11
Are the GP-10 and other devices connected properly? Check the connections with the other devices. p. 2
If there are no sounds through USB, are the USBAudio:
settings correct?
Adjust the settings to the appropriate values. p. 13
The volume level of the instrument
connected to AUX IN jack is too low
Could you be using a connection cable that contains
a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor. —
Volume is uneven among the strings
Was the GK pickup sensitivity setting adjusted correctly
for each string?
Perform the adjustment. p. 3
Is the GK pickup attached correctly?
Refer to the manual of your GK pickup, and attach the GK pickup correctly.
On the Roland website, the “GK-3 Installation Tips” page provides an explanation and photos
on how to attach a GK pickup. Be sure to take a look!
http: //www.roland.com/GK/
—
When using the GP-10’s pedal eects or
expression pedal, the result is dierent for
each patch
The eect produced using the expression pedal is
dierent for each sound (patch).
Check the eect of each patch beforehand. —
Oscillation occurs
In the eect settings, could a gain value or volume-
related parameter be set too high?
Decrease the value. p. 9
Patches not switching
Is some screen other than the Play screen shown in
the display?
With the GP-10, you cannot switch patches in any screen other than the Play screen. Press the
[EXIT] button one or more times to return to the Play screen.
—
[PATCH/VALUE] knob does not work
Could Sys: Knob Lock be “ON”? If it is ON, patch
selection using the [PATCH/VALUE] knob is disabled.
Turn Sys: Knob Lock “OFF.” p. 14
Can’t enter Tuner mode
Could Tuner: Function be set to “Disable”? If it is set to
Disable, pressing the [I] and [H] pedals simultaneously
does not enter Tuner mode.
Set Tuner: Tuner Function to “Enable.” p. 14
Can’t use a controller (pedal or button) to
vary a parameter
Could you be using the internal pedal as the
assignment’s Source parameter?
If you specify “INT PDL” or “WAVE PDL” as the Source parameter of the assignment, the Target
eect parameter you’ve assigned will vary automatically. If you want to use a controller to
vary a parameter, temporarily turn the Switch parameter “OFF” for that assignment to stop
the internal pedal.
p. 12
BOSS GP-10: Guitar Processor
Power Supply AC adaptor
Current Draw 350 mA
Dimensions
251 (W) x 207 (D) x 71 (H) mm
9-15/16 (W) x 8-3/16 (D) x 2-13/16 (H) inches
Maximum height:
251 (W) x 207 (D) x 93 (H) mm
9-15/16 (W) x 8-3/16 (D) x 3-11/16 (H) inches
Weight
1.9 kg (excluding AC adaptor)
4 lbs 4 oz
Accessories
Model with included GK pickup Model for separately sold GK pickup
AC adaptor
Owner’s Manual
Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Divided pickup (Roland GK-3)
GK cable (3 m, 10 feet)
AC adaptor
Owner’s Manual
Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Options (sold
separately)
Divided pickup: Roland GK-3
GK cable: Roland GKC-5 (5 m), GKC-10 (10 m)
GK parallel cable (GK pickup #" GK connector x 2): Roland GKP-2
Unit selector: Roland US-20
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, FV-500L/500H
* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.