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Here’s how to make settings that are common to the entire TAIKO-1, 
such as specifying the output destination of the TAIKO-1, and making 
footswitch assignments.
1. Press the “MENU” 
(F2 button)
.
2. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select “Others,” press the 
“SELECT” 
(F2 button)
.
The following items are shown.
Item Explanation
Output Settings
OUTPUT jack settings
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  “Reference Manual” (PDF)
Control Settings
Pedal jack and shortcut settings
You can assign functions such as kit switching 
or set list switching to a footswitch (sold 
separately: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6) that’s connected 
to the TAIKO-1, and assign functions such as 
pitch, volume, or ji-uchi tempo to an expression 
pedal (sold separately: EV-5).
You can also change the function (shortcut) of 
the [
] (tomoe) button.
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  “Reference Manual” (PDF)
Global MIDI
MIDI settings
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  “Reference Manual” (PDF)
Master EQ
Editing the master equalizer settings
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  “Reference Manual” (PDF)
Master Comp
Editing the master compressor settings
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  “Reference Manual” (PDF)
LCD/Auto O
Screen and Auto O settings
You can adjust the brightness of the screen, and 
make other system settings.
Parameter
[
H
] [
I
] button
Value/Explanation
[+] [-] button
LCD Contrast
1–16: Adjusts the contrast of 
the display.
LCD Backlight
1–16: Adjusts the brightness 
of the display.
Auto O
OFF: The power does not turn 
o automatically.
4 HOURS/10 MINUTES: 
When four hours or ten 
minutes have elapsed 
without any pad being struck 
or any operation being 
performed, the unit will turn 
o automatically.
Version Info
Viewing Information About the Unit
Shows information about the TAIKO-1 itself, 
such as the program version.
Factory Reset
Returning to the Factory Settings
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  “Returning to the Factory Settings 
(Factory Reset)” (p. 13)
3. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select the item, and then 
press “SELECT” 
(F2 button)
.
4. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select a parameter, and 
then use the [+] [–] buttons to change the setting.
5. Press the “BACK” 
(F1 button)
 several times to return to 
the top screen.
Returning to the Factory Settings 
(Factory Reset)
Here’s how the settings that you edited and saved on the TAIKO-1 can 
be returned to their factory-set condition.
*  When you execute this operation, all saved settings including the 
sound parameters will be lost.
1. Press the “MENU” 
(F2 button)
.
2. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select “Others,” press the 
“SELECT” 
(F2 button)
.
3. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select “Factory Reset,” 
press the “SELECT” 
(F2 button)
.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the “CANCEL” (F1 button).
4. To execute, press the [+] button.
Making Overall Settings for the TAIKO-1 (Others)