Boss GT-1000CORE - User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in
order to use the GT-1000CORE.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the GT-1000CORE.
5 Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the GT-1000CORE.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
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Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specify the Type of Amplier You Have Connected . . . . . . 3
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tuner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the Play Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting the Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the GT-1000CORE with a Bass Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Editing: Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Procedure for Eect Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Eect Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using STOMPBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Editing the STOMPBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reading STOMPBOX Settings into a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Writing Patch Settings into a STOMPBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Saving a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Editing: MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Basic MENU Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assigning Favorite Parameters to [1]–[5] Knobs . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the Contrast (Brightness) of the Display . . . . . . . 9
Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) . . . 10
Turning O the Auto O Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the GT-1000CORE as an Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting with an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . 12
Operations from the GT-1000CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operations from an External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Footswitch and Expression Pedal Settings . . . . . . . . 13
Assigning a Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making Assignments from the Eect Edit Screen
(Quick Assign)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting External Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Looper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Assigning Looper Functions to Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Loop Playback Level Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switch Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
© 2020 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. 16, 17)).After reading, keep the document(s) where it will
be available for immediate reference.

Summary

Getting Ready

Connecting the Equipment

Connect external effect processors, amplifiers, or headphones to the unit's input and output jacks.

Attaching the Rubber Feet

Instructions for attaching included rubber feet for stability and floor protection.

Turning the Power On

Procedure for powering on the GT-1000CORE and connected equipment in the correct order.

Specify the Type of Amplifier You Have Connected

Setting the output select function to match your connected amplifier type for optimal sound.

Adjusting the Volume

How to use the OUTPUT LEVEL knob to adjust the overall sound volume of the unit.

Using the Tuner

Guide on how to access and use the built-in monophonic and polyphonic tuners.

Tuner Settings

Details on adjusting tuner parameters such as pitch, output mode, and tuning type.

Playing

Selecting a Patch

How to navigate and select user or preset patches to recall sound settings.

About the Play Screen

Explanation of the main display screen and its various icons and indicators.

Selecting the Control Mode

Choosing between Memory and Manual modes to control patch recall and effect operation.

Using the GT-1000 CORE with a Bass Guitar

Instructions for enabling Bass Mode to optimize performance with a bass guitar.

Editing: Effects

Basic Procedure for Effect Editing

Step-by-step guide to editing effect parameters using the effect chain display.

Editing while viewing all parameters

Accessing and editing all parameters of a selected effect block simultaneously.

Effect Placement

How to reorder or arrange effects, output, and send/return blocks in the effect chain.

Changing the placement of effects etc.

Detailed steps for moving effect blocks left or right within the effect chain.

Switching patches without interrupting the sound

Information on the high-speed patch switching system and tips to prevent sound interruptions.

Tips for preventing interruptions in the sound

Advice on patch creation to ensure smooth transitions between sounds during performance.

Using STOMPBOX

Saving and using preferred effect settings as STOMPBOXes for simultaneous editing across patches.

Editing the STOMPBOX

Procedure for editing the parameters of a saved STOMPBOX setting.

Reading STOMPBOX Settings into a Patch

Recalling saved STOMPBOX settings into the current patch for editing.

Writing Patch Settings into a STOMPBOX

Saving current patch settings into a STOMPBOX for later recall and reuse.

Saving a Patch

How to save edited patches as user patches to prevent data loss.

Editing a name

Guide on naming patches or STOMPBOXes using the unit's interface.

Editing: MENU

Basic MENU Operations

Overview of navigating system parameters and making global settings.

Assigning Favorite Parameters to [1]-[5] Knobs

Customizing knob assignments for quick access to frequently used parameters.

Adjusting the Contrast (Brightness) of the Display

How to adjust the display's brightness for better visibility.

Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)

Procedure for resetting all settings to the factory defaults, with options for item selection.

Turning Off the Auto Off Function

Disabling the automatic power-off feature to keep the unit on continuously.

Using the Metronome

How to access, configure, and use the built-in metronome for practice.

Connecting to a Computer

Installing the USB Driver

Essential steps for installing the USB driver before connecting the unit to a computer.

Using the GT-1000 CORE as an Audio Interface

Details on using the unit for recording audio to or playing audio from a computer.

Making use of the GT-1000 COREs dedicated software

Information on downloading and utilizing the dedicated software for patch management and more.

Connecting with an External MIDI Device

Operations from the GT-1000 CORE

How the GT-1000CORE transmits MIDI program and control change messages.

Operations from an External MIDI Device

How the GT-1000CORE receives MIDI messages for patch switching and parameter control.

Settings

Configuration options for MIDI communication between the unit and external devices.

Footswitch and Expression Pedal Settings

Assigning a Function

Assigning functions to the unit's switches and connected pedals via the Control Assign menu.

Making Assignments from the Effect Edit Screen (Quick Assign)

Assigning effect parameters directly from the effect edit screen to switches.

Connecting External Pedals

Diagrams and instructions for connecting various expression pedals and footswitches.

Looper

Assigning Looper Functions to Switches

How to map looper functions (Record, Playback, Overdub, Stop) to control switches.

Loop Playback Level Setting

Adjusting the volume balance between the original performance and the looper playback.

Switch Color

Explanation of the LED indicator colors and their meaning for looper status.

Main Specifications

IMPORTANT NOTES

Boss GT-1000CORE Specifications

General

Patches	250 (User) + 250 (Preset)
Outputs	2 x 1/4" (L/MONO, R), 1 x XLR (L), 1 x XLR (R)
MIDI	In/Out
USB	1 x Type B
Features	Bluetooth, Looper, Tuner
Power Source	AC adaptor (included)
Display	LCD
Expression Pedal	No (external pedal required)