Boss GT-1 User Manual

Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the GT-1.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the GT-1.
5 Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the GT-1.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.boss.info/manuals/
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2. Choose “GT-1” as the product name.
Owner’s Manual
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specify the Type of Amplier You Have Connected . . . . 3
Tuning the Guitar (TUNER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting by Patch Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Choose a Patch Based on a Category
(EASY SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the Play Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Editing: Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic Procedure for Eect Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Changing the Eect Connection Order . . . . . . . . . 5
Editing from the Play Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
EASY EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Saving a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Editing: MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic MENU Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assigning Favorite Parameters to [1]–[3] Knobs . 7
Adjusting the Contrast (Brightness) of the
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Restoring the Factory Default Settings
(Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the GT-1 as an Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Settings for CTL1, EXP1, and an External Pedal . . . . 9
Assigning a Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the Expression Pedal
(Pedal Calibration). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting External Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Looper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loop Playback Level Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
[CTL1] Switch Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . 12
© 2016 Roland Corporation
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s
Manual (p. 12)).After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be
available for immediate reference.

Boss GT-1 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Sound effects	Delay, Reverberation
Sound effects quantity	108
AUX in	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Connectivity technology	Wired
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) output	1
Display type	LCD
Battery type	AA
Operating time	7 h
Power source type	Battery, DC
Number of batteries supported	4

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	152 mm
Width	305 mm
Height	56 mm
Weight	1300 g

Summary

Getting Ready

Connecting the Equipment

Connects the GT-1 to external devices like amps, mixers, and headphones, outlining connection steps.

Specify Amplifier Type

Configures the GT-1 to match connected guitar amplifier types for optimal sound.

Guitar Tuning

Editing Effects

Basic Effect Editing

Outlines the fundamental steps to edit individual effects within a patch.

Saving Patches

Details the procedure for saving user-created patches to memory.

Editing Menu Operations

Basic Menu Navigation

Covers general operations for accessing and navigating the GT-1's system menu.

Factory Reset Procedure

Guide on restoring all settings to their original factory default values.

Connecting to a Computer

USB Driver Installation

Essential steps to install the necessary driver for computer connectivity.

Computer Connectivity

External Pedal Settings

Assigning Functions to Pedals

Expression Pedal Calibration

Error Message List

Troubleshooting Error Messages

Safety and Important Notes

General Safety Precautions

Crucial safety guidelines for operating the GT-1, including handling and power.