Boss GT-6B User Manual

Owner’s Manual
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
GT-6B Bass Effects Processor.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4)
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
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Boss GT-6B Specifications

General

Brand	Boss
Model	GT-6B
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

About Warning and Caution Notices

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices for user safety.

About the Symbols

Defines the graphical symbols used in the manual for warnings and instructions.

General Safety Observations

Provides essential safety precautions for operating the unit to prevent hazards.

Important Notes

Power Supply Precautions

Guidelines for safe and effective power supply usage and connection.

Placement Guidelines

Recommendations for optimal and safe placement of the unit.

Maintenance Advice

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the unit's condition.

Repairs and Data Handling

Information regarding data loss during repairs and backup procedures.

Memory Backup System

Details about the unit's battery backup for memory preservation.

Main Features

Powerful COSM Modeling Effects

Highlights the built-in high-quality modeled effects for bass guitar.

Internal Analog Bypass Circuitry

Explains the analog bypass feature for signal integrity.

Customize Functionality

Describes the feature for creating and saving custom effect settings.

Expression Pedal/Switch and Control Pedal

Details the functionality of the expression pedal and switches.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Overview

Detailed layout and explanation of the GT-6B's front panel controls.

Display and Effect Level Controls

Explanation of the main display and the Effect Level knob.

Compressor/Limiter Controls

Description of the knobs and buttons for the Comp/Limiter effect.

Compressor/Limiter and Overdrive/Distortion Controls

Details controls for Comp/Limiter types and Overdrive/Distortion effect.

Preamp/Speaker Controls

Explanation of Preamp, Speaker, and EQ controls.

Patch Navigation and Utility Controls

Explanation of patch selection, utility, and naming controls.

Expression Pedal and Switch

Description of the expression pedal, its switch, and indicators.

Rear Panel Overview and Connectors

Details the rear panel layout, including inputs, outputs, and MIDI connectors.

Chapter 1 Playing Sounds

Turning On the Power

Step-by-step guide for powering on the unit and connected devices.

Turning Off the Power

Procedure for safely powering down the unit and connected equipment.

Chapter 2 Creating You Own Favorite Tones (Patches)

Getting Tones Fast with EZ Tone

Using the EZ Tone function to quickly find desired tone settings.

Adjusting Tones with Knobs

How to use the unit's knobs to adjust patch tone parameters.

Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created

Writing and Copying Patches

Procedures for saving created tones and copying patches to user locations.

Exchanging Patches

How to swap the positions of two user patches.

Chapter 4 The Effects Explained

Preamp/Speaker Simulation

Explanation of COSM Preamp and Speaker simulation features.

Chapter 5 Setting the Pedal Functions (Pedal Assign)

Assigning Effects to Number Pedals

How to assign effects to the number pedals 1-4.

Expression Pedal Settings

Configuring the expression pedal for volume control.

Expression Pedal Switch/CTL Pedal Settings

Configuring the expression pedal switch and CTL pedal functions.

Controlling Effects with Pedals and MIDI Devices

Using pedals and MIDI for effect control.

Controlling Foot Volume and Pitch Shifter with External Pedal

Using an external expression pedal for Foot Volume and Pitch Shifter.

Chapter 6 Using the Customize Function

Making Custom Overdrive/Distortion Settings

Creating and saving custom settings for Overdrive/Distortion effects.

Making Custom Pedal Wah Settings

Creating and saving custom settings for Pedal Wah effects.

Chapter 7 Using Sound On Sound

Sound On Sound Procedure

Step-by-step guide for recording and overdubbing with the SOS function.

Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT-6B

Bypass Operation and Signal Routing

How to use bypass, expression pedal in bypass, and switch bypass on/off.

XLR Balanced Output Connection

Tuner Function Operation

Tuning Procedure and Settings

Appendices

Restoring Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Procedure to reset the unit's settings to factory defaults.

Expression Pedal Adjustment Procedure

Steps to recalibrate the expression pedal for optimal performance.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guidance for resolving common problems like no sound or weak volume.

Troubleshooting Specific Problems

Addressing issues with patch changes, parameter control, and volume.

Troubleshooting MIDI Communication

Resolving problems related to MIDI message transmission and reception.

Error Messages and Solutions

Explanation of error messages and steps to resolve them.

Main Specifications

Technical data including conversion, sampling, program memories, and I/O.