ROLAND GT-6
Quick Start

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Guitar Effects Processor

GT-6

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Tuning the Guitar
Use the Chromatic Tuner to tune your guitar: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the TUNER/BYPASS button and play each string. Adjust the pitch of each string so that it lights the box in the center of the meter. Use the PARAMETER button to view additional tuning options if desired. Press EXIT.

It�s a Fact�
The Boss GT-6 is a pedalboard-style guitar multieffects processor that offers a wide array of features at a very affordable price: � Built-in COSM Amp and COSM Overdrive/ Distortion for maximum distortion � 24-bit converters and coaxial digital output for recording applications � 30 COSM amp models, plus new Distortion/ Overdrive Pedal Modeling (15 types) and Wah Modeling (5 types) � 340 programs: 140 user, 200 preset � New Customize function to save your own CUSTOM Amp, Distortion and Wah settings � 15 knobs for easy, analog-style control when editing commonly used parameters � Uni-Vibe, De-Fretter and Feedbacker effects � EZ Tone feature for easily creating custom patches based on 30 templates � 8 types of output selections: JC-120, Combo, Amp, Amp Stack, Line/Phones and more � Built-in Expression and Control pedal for realtime control of effects

Selecting Patches
The GT-6 has 340 patches that are organized by bank and number. There are 140 user patches and 200 preset patches arranged in 85 banks�each bank contains 4 patches. Patches are displayed with either a "U" or a "P," indicating "User" or "Preset." Patches 1-1 through 35-4 are user patches and Patches 36-1 through 85-4 are preset patches. Use the following procedure to select a patch: 1. Press the BANK UP or BANK DOWN pedal to select the desired bank. 2. Press Pedals 1-4 to select patches within the bank. The red light on the pedal is lit when the corresponding patch is selected. 3. You can also turn the PATCH/VALUE dial to scroll through the banks and patches. 4. Use the above procedure to try these patches: 11-1 (HEAVY 5150), 67-4 (PEDAL UNI-V), and 83-1 (AUTORIFF KEY=D)

Connecting the GT-6 to an Amp or PA System
The GT-6 can be connected to a guitar amp, a fullrange PA system or directly to a multitrack recorder. You can select the type of guitar amp to which it's connected as described below. 1. Press OUTPUT SELECT so it's lit. 2. Turn the PATCH/VALUE dial to select the type of device connected to the GT-6 OUTPUT jack. JC-120 SMALL AMP COMBO AMP STACK AMP COMBO RETURN STACK RETURN LINE/PHONES LINE (PA) 3. Press EXIT. Use with Roland JC-120 amp Use with small guitar amp Use when amp and speakers are combined Use when amp and speakers are separated Use when connecting to return on a combo amp Use connecting to return with a stack amp Use with headphones or when connecting to a multitrack recorder Use when connecting to a mixer or PA system

Editing Patches
The GT-6 has 140 user patches, any of which can be changed to your liking. Use the following procedure to edit a user Patch: 1. Select Patch 10-4 (CLASSIC JC) for editing. 2. Notice that the CHORUS and REVERB buttons are lit. This means that these effects are currently selected. To edit one of the effects, press the CHORUS or REVERB button. 3. Turn the PATCH/VALUE dial to choose the type of chorus or reverb you want. 4. Use the PARAMETER buttons to choose the effect parameter you want to edit. Turn the PATCH/VALUE dial to select the desired values. 5. Press the FX-1 button to turn on the currently selected multi-effect.

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