Page 2 - ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING; USING THE UNIT SAFELY; WARNING; WARNING
2 Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets. Used for instructi...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT NOTES
4 Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner). Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used...
Page 5 - Main Features; New COSM Amps; Accel Effect for Powerful Live Performance
5 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Main Features New COSM Amps These newly remodeled COSM amps offer a distillation of all the sound creation know-how that we’ve built up over the years. They represent a further evolution th...
Page 6 - Contents
6 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 8 - Quick Guide; Getting Ready; Connect your guitar and amp.
8 Quick Guide Connect your guitar and amp . Minimize the volume ! Turn off the power to the GT-100 and your amp, and set the volume to the minimum. 1. Connect the AC adaptor . 2. Turn the [POWER] switch on . 3. Turn on the power to your guitar amp . 1 2 1 Getting Ready This Quick Guide explains basi...
Page 9 - Specify the type of amp you’ve connected
9 Quick Guide Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Now you’re ready to get started! The following pages explain how to play using the GT-100. 4 Specify the type of amp you’ve connected In order to ensure optimal sound, you shoul...
Page 10 - Press the pedal of the desired number .; Playing; Selecting patches in the same bank; Bank and number indication
10 Quick Guide Press the pedal of the desired number . 1. Use to select the bank . 2. Press the pedal of the desired number . 2 Playing Now that you’re finished with the preparations, you can get started playing the GT-100. Selecting patches in the same bank Selecting patches from a different bank W...
Page 11 - Using the pedals to control the effects; Firmly press down on the toe; Phrase Loop
11 Quick Guide Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Using the pedals to control the effects Switching the Play screen The screen that appears when you turn on the GT-100’s power is called the “Play screen.” There are three diffe...
Page 12 - Choose what you’re going to edit; Editing: Basic Operation; Select an item; Effect
12 Quick Guide Choose what you’re going to edit Press one of the following buttons . 1 3 Editing: Basic Operation Select an item Exit the settings Edit the values 2 4 3 Editing on the GT-100 is extremely simple; the procedure is always the same. Please take a moment to learn the basic operations. Us...
Page 13 - Save; Press; Editing: Saving a Patch; Types of saving
13 Quick Guide Save Access the Write menu Select the write destination 3 1 2 If you want to keep a patch you’ve edited, you must save (write) it as a user patch using the procedure described below. If you don’t save an edited patch, your edits will be lost when you switch patches. Press . Press . Us...
Page 14 - Select the type of editing
14 Quick Guide Enter EZ (Easy) Tone mode Press . 1 Select the type of editing Select a musical style Adjust the sound 2 3 4 EZ (Easy) Tone lets you create your sound intuitively, simply by turning knobs as indicated in the screen.If you want to edit the parameters of each effect in the patch, refer ...
Page 15 - Choose Amp or Drive
15 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Quick Guide The edits you made here will be lost if you switch patches. If you want to keep the patch you created, press the [WRITE] button to save your edits as a user patch. page 13 Choo...
Page 16 - Enter Effect Edit mode; Editing: Editing the Effects; Select the effect that you want to edit
16 Quick Guide Enter Effect Edit mode Press . 1 Editing: Editing the Effects Select the effect that you want to edit Finish editing Edit the values 2 4 3 You can edit the parameters of each effect in the patch. Here we’ll show an example of editing the distortion of the overdrive effect. Use to sele...
Page 17 - To exit Manual mode, press; Advanced: Manual Mode
17 Quick Guide 6 Using the pedals to turn each effect on/off (Manual mode) 1. Press simultaneously . 2. Use the pedals to turn each effect on/off . On/off status Pedal name Effect name Use the pedals to turn each effect on/off. You can assign the desired effects unit to each pedal. 3. To exit Manual...
Page 18 - Advanced: Phrase Loop; Press twice; Record; Enter Phrase Loop mode
18 Quick Guide 7 Advanced: Phrase Loop Press twice By operating the [PHRASE LOOP] pedal, you can carry out recording and playback in real time to create layered performances. Record Stop Clear/Exit Press the pedal once again, and record your guitar performance. To stop, press the pedal twice in succ...
Page 19 - Advanced: Accel Effect
19 Quick Guide Advanced: Accel Effect The GT-100 has six different Accel effects that make the sound more aggressive when you press the [ACCEL/CTL] pedal.First, you need to set [CTL/EXP]: ACCEL/CTL FUNC to ACCEL, and set SOURCE MODE to MOMENT (p. 33). Enter Effect Edit mode Press . 1 Select the ACCE...
Page 20 - Panel Descriptions; Front Panel; Display
20 Panel Descriptions Front Panel Display Various information about the GT-100 is shown here. Knob/Button Explanation [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob This adjusts the volume level at the OUTPUT jack and the PHONES jack. [EFFECT] button Lets you make effect settings(p. 16). [SYSTEM] button Lets you make overall ...
Page 21 - About the Play Screen; Icons in the display; Types of Play screens
Panel Descriptions 21 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es About the Play Screen The screen that appears after you turn on the power is called the Play screen. Icons in the display MASTER BPM OUTPUT SELECT setting PREAMP Channel...
Page 24 - Outputting Sounds; Switching the Unit On and Off; Switching the Unit On; Adjusting the Output Level
24 Outputting Sounds Switching the Unit On and Off Switching the Unit On * Once everything is properly connected (p. 22), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. * Before turning the...
Page 25 - Using the Metronome; How a Patch Is Structured
Outputting Sounds 25 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es 6. Simultaneously press pedals [1] and [2] to return to the Play screen . You can also return to the Play screen by pressing the [EXIT] button. MEMO You can also turn the...
Page 26 - Using the Pedal to Select the Patch; Using the Knobs to Select a Patch
Outputting Sounds 26 Using the Pedal to Select the Patch Patches are switched by selecting a “bank” (U01–U50, P01–P50) and “number” (1–4). * On the GT-100, you cannot switch patches in any screen other than the Play screen. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen (p. 21). 1. Select a bank . Use th...
Page 27 - Setting the Effects; Specifying the Divider and Mixer; Divider settings; Single mode settings
27 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Creating Sounds (Effects) Setting the Effects Use the left and right displays and knobs [1]--[8] to edit the settings of the internal effects. Reference For details on the basic procedures...
Page 28 - Mixer settings; Using Amp Control
Creating Sounds (Effects) 28 Mixer settings 1. Press the [EFFECT] button . 2. Use knob [4] to select “MIXER .” 3. Use knobs [5]–[7] to make settings . Con- troller Parameter Value Explanation [5] MODE STEREO Channels “A” and “B” will be mixed and output in stereo. L/R PAN Channels “A” and “B” will b...
Page 30 - Saving a Tone; Exchanging Patches (PATCH; Initializing Patches (PATCH
30 Saving a Tone Saving a Patch (PATCH WRITE) If you want to save the changes in the settings, carry out the Write procedure. NOTE The patch previously stored at the write destination will be lost once the write is executed. 1. Press the [WRITE] button . 2. Turn knob [4] to select “WRITE” (PATCH WRI...
Page 31 - Storing Settings by Effect (Quick; Copying or Swapping PREAMP
Saving a Tone 31 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es 3. Turn knob [5] to select the user patch that you want to initialize . * If you decide to cancel without initializing, press the [EXIT] button. You’ll be returned to the Pla...
Page 32 - Phrase Loop Play; Setting Phrase Loop; Setting procedure
32 Phrase Loop Play Phrase Loop is a recorder function that lets you record up to 38 seconds (when using monaural recording) of audio, and play it back by operating a pedal. By layering sounds as you continue real-time recording and playback, you can create a wide variety of performances.You can rec...
Page 33 - Using Pedals to Control the; CTL1, and SUB CTL2 Functions
33 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendix Pedal Settings (Control/Expression) Using Pedals to Control the Parameters Here’s how to assign the parameters that will be controlled by the ACCEL/CTL, EXP, SUB EXP, SUB CTL1, and SUB CTL2 p...
Page 35 - Functions in the Play Screen; Switching Settings with the Number
Pedal Settings (Control/Expression) 35 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendix Assigning the [1]–[8] Knob Functions in the Play Screen Here’s how to assign the functions of the [1] – [8] knobs when they are operated in the Play screen...
Page 37 - Setting Each Pedal Functions to
Pedal Settings (Control/Expression) 37 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendix Setting Each Pedal Functions to Individual Patches (Assign) You can set the [PHRASE LOOP] Pedal, [ACCEL/CTL], [EXP] pedal, EXP PEDAL SW and external pedals...
Page 38 - About the Range of a Target’s Change
Pedal Settings (Control/Expression) 38 Parameter Value Explanation [7] WAVE RATE *1 0–100, BPM – This determines the time spend for one cycle of the assumed EXP Pedal. When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “Master BPM” specified for each patch. This m...
Page 39 - About the Range of a Controller’s Change; Virtual expression pedal system (Internal Pedal / Wave Pedal); Internal Pedal; Wave Pedal; Input Level
Pedal Settings (Control/Expression) 39 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendix About the Range of a Controller’s Change This sets the operational range within which the value of the setting changes when an expression pedal or other co...
Page 40 - List of Settings; Specifying the Output Device You’re Using (OUTPUT SELECT)
40 Making Global Settings (System Settings) Settings that are shared by the entire GT-100 are called “system settings.” Reference For details, refer to “Editing: Basic Operation” (p. 12). List of Settings Item Parameter Value Explanation OUTPUT SELECT Specifying the Output Device You’re Using (OUTPU...
Page 41 - Making the PLAY OPTION Settings
Making Global Settings (System Settings) 41 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Item Parameter Value Explanation PLAY OPTION Making the PLAY OPTION Settings Here you can specify how the pedals will work during performance. BANK...
Page 42 - Auto Off Settings; Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Making Global Settings (System Settings) 42 Item Parameter Value Explanation AUTO OFF Auto Off Settings The GT-100 can turn off its power automatically. The power will turn off automatically when 10 hours have passed since you last played or operated the unit. The display will show a message approxi...
Page 43 - USB audio flow; USB; Setting the USB audio flow
Making Global Settings (System Settings) 43 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es USB-Related Settings Here you can make USB-related settings for when the GT-100 is connected to a computer via USB. USB audio flow MIX Level OUTPUT...
Page 44 - MIDI-Related Settings; MIDI SETTING
Making Global Settings (System Settings) 44 Parameter Value Explanation OUTPUT LEVEL Setting the OUTPUT LEVEL Adjusts the level of the output from the GT-100 to the computer. 0–200 % Adjusts the level of the output to the computer. DIR . MONITOR Setting the Direct Monitor Switches the output of the ...
Page 46 - MIDI PROGRAM CHG MAP BANK 0–3; Setting the Program Change Map; MIDI BULK DUMP; Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device
Making Global Settings (System Settings) 46 Parameter Value Explanation SUB EXP OUT Sending External Expression pedal Operations as Control Change Messages This sets the controller number when operation data from the expression pedal connected to the SUB CTL 1, 2/SUB EXP jack is output as Control Ch...
Page 47 - Using the GT-100 with External MIDI Devices Connected; What Can You Do with MIDI?; Operating From the GT-100
47 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Using the GT-100 with External MIDI Devices Connected What Can You Do with MIDI? You can perform the following operations using MIDI with the GT-100. MEMO The use of MIDI requires that the...
Page 48 - Transmitting Data to an External; Making Connections; When Transmitting Data to Another GT-100; Transmitting the Data
Using the GT-100 with External MIDI Devices Connected 48 5. Use knob [8] to select the patch number . * In order to activate the use of a Program Change Map, you need to set MAP SELECT (p. 45) to “PROG.” When this is set to “FIX,” the settings for the Program Change Map will be ignored. Receiving GT...
Page 49 - Using the GT-100 Connected to a Computer Via USB; Before Connecting with USB; What is a USB Driver?
49 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Using the GT-100 Connected to a Computer Via USB Before Connecting with USB With the GT-100, you can use USB to transmit both digital audio signals between the GT-100 and your computer. In...
Page 51 - Appendices; How to obtain a PDF of the Parameter Guide
51 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Appendices GT-100 Effects Guide GT-100 Effects List This is a list of the effects built into the GT-100. * The product names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or tradema...
Page 52 - Preamp Type List
Appendices 52 OD/DS Type List This is a list of distortion types that can be selected for OD/DS. Category Type Explanation ADVANCED MID BOOST This is a booster with unique characteristics in the midrange.Making the connection before the COSM amp produces sound suitable for solos. CLEAN BOOST This no...
Page 54 - GT-100 Preset Patch List
Appendices 54 GT-100 Preset Patch List Path # Patch Name Explanation DIVIDER PREAMP A PREAMP B ACCEL/CTL PU P01-1 Hi GAIN STACK The powerful and fat sound of a high-gain amp stack. Ideal for backing or riffs. SINGLE: Ch. A HiGAIN STACK HiGAIN STACK DIV CH SELECT, DELAY H P01-2 Hi GAIN LEAD The mid-b...
Page 60 - Signal Flow
Appendices 60 Signal Flow INPUT (PATCH EDIT) SEND RETURN AUX IN PHONES OUTPUT OUTPUT LEVEL RETURNLEV SEND LEV Audio Out Audio In MIDI Out MIDI In Phrase Loop (PERFORM) Phrase Loop DIR.MONITOR TUNER MASTER EQ USB MIX LEVEL Off On MAIN OUT LEVEL PATCH LEVEL GLOBAL EQ USB +4dBu -10dBu PREAMP Ch B PREAM...
Page 61 - Troubleshooting
Appendices 61 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Problems with the sound No sound / volume too low Are the connection cables broken? Try using a different set of connection cables....
Page 62 - Error Messages
Appendices 62 Problem Items to check Action MIDI messages are not transmitted/ received Are the MIDI cables broken? Try another set of MIDI cables. Is the GT-100 correctly connected to the other MIDI device? Check connections with the other MIDI device. Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices m...
Page 63 - Main Specifications
Appendices 63 Q uick G uide O ver view O utputting S ound Eff ec ts Sa ving Pedal S ettings Sy st em MIDI/USB A ppendic es Main Specifications BOSS GT-100: Amp Effects Processor AD Conversion 24 bits + AF method * AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS ...
Page 64 - Index
64 Index A A/B SOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 A&B SOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ACC/CTL OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 [ACCEL/CTL] peda...
Page 65 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
65 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is colo...
Page 67 - Information
67 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Offi ce 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-417-1828 REUNION MARCEL ...
