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Boss VF-1 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
01903667 ‘00-11-D3-31N
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
VF-1 24-BIT MULTIPLE EFFECTS PROCESSOR.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 11)
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
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 1999 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

Table of Contents

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Boss VF-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBoss
ModelVF-1
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Section 1. Producing Sound

Making connections

Explains how to connect the VF-1 to various audio devices.

Turning on the power, and standby

Provides the correct procedure for powering the VF-1 on and off.

Selecting the effect sound

Explains how the VF-1's 400 effect settings (Patches) are organized.

Quickly finding the desired patch (Category Search)

Introduces the Category Search function for rapid patch selection.

Tuning your instrument

Details the VF-1's built-in chromatic tuner function.

Adjusting the display contrast

Provides instructions on adjusting the VF-1's LCD contrast for readability.

Section 2. Creating Sounds

Before You Begin Creating Sounds

Covers essential concepts before starting sound creation.

Editing a patch

Outlines the basic procedure for creating new effect sounds.

Copying a patch

Explains how to copy patch settings to a different patch.

Changing the order of the effects

Explains how to rearrange SFX, MOD, and PREAMP/SP.SIM within an algorithm.

Controlling parameters in real time (Control Assign)

Explains how to control parameters using external controllers.

Saving the changes you make (the Write operation)

Describes the process of saving edited patch settings permanently.

Ways to use control assign

Provides examples of using control assign for pedals and switches.

Section 3. Overall Settings (Utility)

Utility functions

Lists the five available utility functions for system settings.

SYSTEM SETTING

Covers system settings like contrast, foot switch assignment, and effects modes.

GLOBAL SOUND SETTINGS

Allows modification of settings common to all patches for optimal performance.

FACTORY RESET

Restores the VF-1 to its original factory default settings.

Section 4. Effect guide

About the algorithm list

Explains how algorithms are organized and lists available effects.

About “The function of each parameter”

Explains the function and settings of each effect parameter.

Algorithm list

Details the effects and parameters of various algorithms.

PB1 GUITAR MULTI 1

Details the effects and parameters of the GUITAR MULTI 1 algorithm.

Section 5. Using MIDI to Operate the VF-1

Select Patches

Explains how to switch VF-1 patches using MIDI Program Change messages.

Program Change Map Settings

Details how to map incoming MIDI Program Change numbers to VF-1 patches.

Transmitting VF-1 data (Bulk Dump)

Explains how to transmit VF-1 settings to other devices or a sequencer.

Restoring data from a Sequencer to the VF-1 (Bulk Load)

Explains how to load VF-1 settings from a sequencer or another VF-1.

Section 6. Appendices

About the VF-1’s digital output

Explains the VF-1's digital output connector and signal format.

VF-1 operation using the FC-200

Explains how to control the VF-1 using the FC-200 MIDI foot controller.

Selecting Patches from the FC-200

Details how to select VF-1 patches using the FC-200.

Control Assign operations using the FC-200

Explains how to use FC-200 pedals for real-time parameter control via Control Assign.

VF-1 operation using the FC-50

Explains how to control the VF-1 using the FC-50 MIDI foot controller.

About MIDI

Provides an overview of MIDI technology and its use with musical equipment.

Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset)

Details how to reset the VF-1 to its original factory default settings.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common operational problems and issues.

Error Messages

Lists common error messages and their solutions.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Details the MIDI capabilities and message compatibility of the VF-1.

Main Features

How to use this manual

Conventions used in this manual

Explains symbols and controls used in the manual.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Front and rear panels

Front panel

Describes the controls and jacks on the front panel of the VF-1.

Rear panel

Describes the connectors and jacks on the rear panel of the VF-1.

Algorithm list

PB1 GUITAR MULTI 1

Details the effects and parameters of the GUITAR MULTI 1 algorithm.

4BAND EQ (Equalizer)

Explains the parameters of the 4-Band Equalizer effect.

DELAY

Details the parameters for the Delay effect, including tap and stereo options.

PB2 GUITAR MULTI 2

Details the effects and parameters of the GUITAR MULTI 2 algorithm.

The function of each parameter

2x2 CHORUS

Explains the effect and parameters of the 2x2 Chorus.

CHOURUS

Explains the effect and parameters of the Chorus.

DELAY

Explains the effect and parameters of the Delay.

DISTORTION

Explains the effect and parameters of Distortion.

Troubleshooting

No Sound/Volume Too Low

Provides solutions for issues related to lack of sound or low volume.

Error Messages

Lists common error messages and their solutions.

Specifications

Preset Patch List

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