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However, Gibson G FORCE is like a video game with additional “levels.” These levels offer advanced
tuning functions. Use them or not; it’s your choice. Here’s an overview of how to choose, access, and
edit the advanced functions.
Categories. Gibson G FORCE has six main Categories.
After pressing the On button three times (don’t press too fast—each one should be about a
second apart), press the Left/Right buttons to select a Category, and then press Enter.
Each Category has an associated color. Examples: The Category is mostly advanced
software functions. The Magenta Category handles string pitch offsets.
When choosing a Category, the Menu LED flashes the Category color.
Functions. Each Category offers various Functions.
After selecting a Category, press the Left/Right buttons to select a Function within the Category,
and then press Enter to access the Function.
When the Menu LED lights solid with the Category color, you can edit the Function with the
Up/Down/Left/Right and Enter buttons.
On/Back/Off button. The On button becomes a Back button when editing. It can also turn Gibson G
FORCE Off.
If Gibson G FORCE is in a Function, press the On (Back) button to return to the Function’s
Category.
Press the Back button again, and Gibson G FORCE is in Tuning Selection mode.
Press and hold the On (Off) button to turn off Gibson G FORCE (if G FORCE doesn’t turn off,
release the button then press and hold again).
After pressing Enter to complete a Function, Gibson G FORCE usually returns to Function selection so
you can select another Function quickly. Or if you’re done, press and hold the On (Off) button to turn off
Gibson G FORCE.
Note: Please read the important legal and safety information regarding Gibson G FORCE in
Appendix 5 (page 27) and Appendix 6 (page 28) prior to using Gibson G FORCE.