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Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the
BOSS GS-10 Guitar Effects System with USB Audio Interface.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)
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 shoul
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY For EU Countries The symbol alerts the user to important instructions CAUTION Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is Danger of explosion if battery is the user to the risk of death or severe Apparatus containing incorrectly replaced. determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used Replace only with the same or triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is
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013 101b • In households with small children, an adult • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so should provide supervision until the child is their location or position does not interfere with capable of following all the rules essential for the their proper ventilation. safe operation of the unit. .......................................................................................................... 102c ...............................................
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IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Repairs and Data 301 452 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any • Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s device that will generate line noise (such as an electric memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. motor or variable lighting system). Important data s
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IMPORTANT NOTES 559a Copyright • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, 851 • Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. 561 performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, • Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public separately). By connec
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Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...................2 Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created.....25 IMPORTANT NOTES ..........................4 Storing Patches (PATCH WRITE)...............................25 Copying Patches .............................................................25 Main Features ..................................9 Exchanging Patches........................................................26 Initializing Patches .............................
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Contents VB (Vibrato)................................................................46 Chapter 7 UV (Uni-V) .................................................................47 Convenient Functions and System Settings...64 RT (Rotary) .................................................................47 Tuning the Guitar ..........................................................64 SDD (Short Delay) .....................................................48 Turnin
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Contents Chapter 9 Installing & Using the GS-10 Setup the USB Driver ....................125 Connected to a Computer Via USB .......78 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) .............................126 Before Connecting with USB.......................................78 Installing & Driver Mode ...............................................................78 Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) ...........................146 Setting USB-Related Functions......
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Main Features True “Tabletop Guitar Effects System” This is an all-new guitar effects system, which gives you not only the kind of professional-quality effects available only from BOSS, but features a USB interface and built-in monitor speakers as well. Internal Effects Derived from the GT-6/GT-6B, Made More Powerful All components of the GT-6 and GT-6B COSM amps and effects, famous for their sonic quality and ease of use, have been thoroughly improved in this system. With its new amp
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Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-041 21 1 19 2 15 20 22 16 24 3 4 5 6 7 23 8 26 9 25 10 11 17 18 27 28 12 13 14 1. Display 3. COMP (Compressor) (p. 21, p. 31) A variety of information about the GS-10 appears here. SUSTAIN Knob Normally, patch names are displayed. Adjusts the compressor’s sustain effect (an effect that keeps the sound playing). 2. PREAMP/SPEAKER (p. 21, p. 28) COMP On/Off Button (Preamp/Speaker Simulator) Press to change the settings. GAIN Knob Adjusts the degree of preamp
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Panel Descriptions TAP Button 17. EXIT Button Use this when setting the delay time with the tap input. Use this to undo operations. (p. 33) 18. WRITE Button Press to store settings. 6. CHORUS (p. 21, p. 34) LEVEL Knob 19. AUX INPUT LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volume level of the chorus sound. Adjusts the volume of the input from the AUX INPUT jack. CHORUS On/Off Button Press to change the settings. * Setting the input level too high may result in oscillation. 20. OUTPUT LEVEL Knob 7. REVERB (p. 21
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.00-042 1 3 5 7 8 10 12 2 4 6 9 11 1. MIC INPUT Jack/Connector 12. Security Slot ( ) Input jack/connector for use with mics. Both standard http://www.kensington.com/ TRS type and XLR type are provided. * Use only one of these jacks at a time. * Not compatible with phantom power. 2. AUX INPUT Jacks L/R Used for connecting a CD player or similar audio device, rhythm machine, sound module, or similar devices. 3. OUTPUT Jacks L/R Used for connecting to an audio se
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Panel Descriptions Signal Flow fig.00-043 Computer Recorder etc. USB DIGITAL OUT MIDI OUT Expression Pedal Sound Module MIDI MIDI IN SELECT Sequencer Foot Switch EXP/CTL 1, 2 Guitar/Bass CONTROL Speaker GUITAR/ BASS Headphones PHONES MIC INPUT INPUT GUITAR Guitar Amp Mic SELECT AMP OUT A/D MULTI EFFECTS D/A AUX OUTPUT INPUT Mixer etc. CD/MD Audio signal Control or MIDI signal 13 GS-10 IN GS-10 OUT CONTROL IN CONTROL OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT
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Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Making the Connections fig.01-010 Mic or Computer AC Adaptor (BRC series) Guitar or Bass Foot Switch Guitar Amp (FS-5U, etc.) Expression Pedal Stereo Headphones Mixer (Roland EV-5, etc.) * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other ● This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power type MIC INPUT jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks on all devices before making any connections. are shown b
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Section 1 Chapter 1 Playing Sounds ● When using the unit with an expression pedal connected * Upon power-up, the patch most recently selected when the to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2 jack, set Minimum Volume power was last turned off is selected. to the “MIN” position. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will ● Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5; operate normally. optional). By connecting an
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Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Combo Return Setting Output Device Use this setting when connecting to RETURN with a (Amps) (OUTPUT SELECT) combo amp. Select the type of output device connected to the OUTPUT Stack Return jack or GUITAR AMP OUT jack. Use this setting when connecting to RETURN of a stack amp or rack mounted power amp. To derive the maximum performance from the GS-10, be 3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. sure to make the correct setting for OUTPUT SELECT, the one that’s
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Section 1 Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Connecting Audio Devices to Using the Digital Output the AUX INPUT Jack Digital signals are output from the DIGITAL OUT connector on the rear panel. You can connect this directly to the digital When using a CD or MD player, rhythm machine, or similar in connector of a digital recorder or other device and record device for practice, connect these device to the AUX INPUT with no degradation in sound quality. jack on the rear panel. fig.01-100 fig.01-080 DIGI
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Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) What is a Patch? How to Select Patches (Patch Change) The GS-10 can store 200 combinations (or “sets”) of effects and parameter settings. Each of these sets is called a “patch.” When the Play screen is showing in the display, you can Patches include both User patches and Preset patches. switch patches using the PATCH/VALUE dial or DIRECT fig.02-010 PATCH [1]–[4] (p. 27). U100 P200 fig.02-040 ● Patch Name ● Patch Name ● Input Select ● Input
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Section 2 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Bass: Selecting the Input (INPUT SELECT) You can add effects to the signals input from the GUITAR/BASS jack (when a bass is connected). Signals This selects the input signal to which the effects are added. from MIC INPUT are disregarded, and the signals input This is also used for setting the type of device connected to the input connector. to the GS-10 from the USB or AUX INPUT connectors are mixed with the effect output. fig.
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Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) USB (Bass): Setting the Mic Input Level You can add effects to the signals input from the USB (MIC GAIN) connector (for sounds in the bass and similar registers). This sets the mic input level when INPUT SELECT is set to Signals from GUITAR/BASS INPUT and MIC INPUT Microphone. are disregarded, and the signals input to the GS-10 from * The mic gain setting is a global setting used by all patches. the AUX INPUT connector are mixed with the
