About GT-100 Ver. 2 * 5 1 0 0 0 4 1 2 6 3 - 0 1 * GT-100 Ver. 2 provides many additional functions and Parameter Value Explanation improvements. This parameter adjusts the amount of DEPTH 0–100 depth in the rotary effect. This parameter adjusts the time it takes for Additional Preamp Type RISE TIME 0–100 the rotation SPEED SELECT to change when switched from “SLOW” to “FAST.” This parameter adjusts the time it takes for Type Explanation FALL TIME 0–100 the rotation SPEED SELECT to change when This is a heavy distortion sound that models the switched from “FAST” to “SLOW.” BGNR UB high-gain channel of a Bogner Uberschall. Adjusts the volume balance between the B/H BALANEC 100:0–0:100 This models the dirty channel of an ORANGE BASS rotor and the HORN rotor. ORNG RV ROCKERVERB. LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume. DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. Added and Changed Effects OVERTONE This effect uses MDP technology to add new harmonics to the sound, producing resonance and richness that was not present in Added Effects the original sound. * You can use this in FX2. A-DIST Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the volume of the harmonic one octave LOWER LEVEL 0–100 This effect uses MDP (Multi-Dimensional Processing) to provide below. ideal distortion in all pitch ranges of the guitar, from low to high. Adjusts the volume of the harmonic one octave UPPER LEVEL 0–100 * You can use this in OD/DS and in the SUB OD/DS of FX2. above. DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. Adjusts the amount of the detune effect that AC. GUITAR SIM DETUNE 0–100 adds depth to the sound. This effect simulates the tonal character of an acoustic guitar. TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone. * You can use this in FX1 and FX2. Parameter Value Explanation TERA ECHO BODY 0–100 Adjusts the body resonance. Specifies the sense of volume for the low- This effect uses MDP technology to create a unique ambience and a LOW -50–+50 frequency range. spaciousness that changes according to your picking dynamics. Specifies the sense of volume for the high- * You can use this in FX2. HIGH -50–+50 frequency range. LEVEL 0–100 Specifies the volume of the effect. Parameter Value Explanation Selects the mode of the effect sound. The L and R channels will both output the MONO ROTARY 2 same sound. The effect is applied separately to the L and MODE STEREO1 This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. R channels. This provides a rotary effect that differs from the ROTARY effect The L channel outputs the direct sound, previously included in the GT-100. STEREO2 and the R channel outputs the effect sound. * You can use this in FX1 and FX2. S-TIME 0–100 Adjusts the length of the effect sound. * The previous ROTARY effect has been renamed as ROTARY 1. FEEDBAK 0–100 Adjusts the decay of the effect sound. Parameter Value Explanation EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. This parameter changes the simulated TONE -50–+50 Adjust the tonal character. SPEED SELECT SLOW, FAST speaker’s rotating speed (SLOW or FAST). DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. 0–100, This parameter adjusts the SPEED SELECT The effect sound is held when you turn RATE-SLOW BPM – of rotation when set to “SLOW.” this on. HOLD OFF, ON This parameter adjusts the SPEED SELECT • Patches are written with the HOLD of rotation when set to “FAST.” parameter set to Off. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM” specified 0–100, RATE-FAST for each patch. This makes it easier to BPM – achieve effect sound settings that match the tempo of the song. * If, due to the tempo, the time is longer than the range of allowable settings, it is then synchronized to a period either 1/2 or 1/4 of that time. 1 About GT-100 Ver. 2 Changed Effects 2 USB Specification Changes For smoother music production when using the GT-100 with your CHORUS/2X2 CHORUS (FX1/FX2) computer, USB audio has been enhanced to provide two ports. DIRECT MIX has been added. USB audio flow Parameter Value Explanation GT-100 Ver. 2 provides two USB audio outputs: “PRIMARY” and “SECONDARY.” Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. Regardless of the settings of the GT-100 Ver. 2 itself, SECONDARY always DIRECT MIX 0–100 Setting this to 0 cuts the direct sound. outputs the dry sound, and the return from the computer is always returned to the beginning of the effect chain. With GT-100 Ver. 2, both PRIMARY and SECONDARY are being output to the computer; this means that by using two guitar tracks on your computer, you SEND/RETURN can record the dry sound and effect sound simultaneously. If you’re not happy with the effect sound from PRIMARY, you can play back ADJUST has been added. the simultaneously-recorded dry sound from SECONDARY, and send it through the effect chain of GT-100 Ver. 2 to modify the sound to your liking. Parameter Value Explanation USB PRIMARY Adjusts the phase between the GT-100’s internal processing and an external effect unit GT-100 USB OUT OUTPUT ADJUST 0–100 connected to the SEND/RETURN jacks. You can adjust this if the MODE parameter is Ver. 2 set to NORMAL or DIRECT MIX. LOOP BACK USB IN MIX LEVEL EFFECT OUT DIVIDER INPUT LEVEL The upper limit of CUTOFF FREQUENCY has changed. Effect Chain Parameter Value Explanation Ch. A/Ch. B 100Hz–4.00kHz Cutoff frequency CUTOFF FREQ USB SECONDARY GT-100 USB OUT OUTPUT OD/DS, SUB OD/DS Ver. 2 The range of the TONE and BOTTOM parameters has been USB IN DRY expanded. OUTPUT LEVEL Even though the parameter values are the same as on the previous TO EFFECT version, the range of change is now greater. INPUT LEVEL * When you update to version 2, the values are converted so that Effect Chain the sound will remain the same. USB PRIMARY Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the level of the audio input from the computer. At this time, the audio input from the MIX LEVEL 0–200% computer is mixed at the final stage of the GT-100 Ver. 2. Adjusts the level at which the sound processed EFFECT OUT 0–200% by the effects of the GT-100 Ver. 2 is output to the LEVEL computer. If this is ON, the sound from the computer is mixed LOOP BACK OFF, ON with the effect sound of the GT-100 Ver. 2 and sent to the computer. 2 About GT-100 Ver. 2 Parameter Value Explanation Switches whether the sound of the GT-100 Ver. 2 is output to the Other Enhancements PHONES jack or the OUTPUT jacks. * This setting cannot be saved. It will be ON when the unit is powered-on. Turn this off if the audio data is being passed “thru” Added Polyphonic Tuner DIRECT within the computer. MONITOR OFF In addition to the existing tuner, a polyphonic tuner is now In this case, you won’t hear sound unless the provided, allowing you to tune six strings at the same time. computer is set to “thru.” The sound of the GT-100 Ver. 2 is output directly. Turn 1. Press the [1] pedal and [2] pedal at the same time. this on if you’re using the GT-100 Ver. 2 on its own ON without connecting it to a computer. (If you turn this Turn knob [2] to switch the indication in the right screen off, only the sound being input via USB is output.) 2. from the metronome to the polyphonic tuner. The left screen shows the conventional tuner, and the right screen USB SECONDARY shows the polyphonic tuner. 3. Play the six strings simultaneously and tune them. Parameter Value Explanation When the display indicates “STRUM,” play all the strings. Adjusts the input level from the computer to the TO EFFECT LEVEL -20–+20 dB effects of the GT-100 ver. 2. Parameter Value Explanation Outputs the unmodified sound (dry sound) of DRY OUTPUT REGULAR Tune to regular tuning (from string 6, E/A/D/G/B/E). 0–200% the guitar that is being input to the GT-100 Ver. TYPE LEVEL 2, without processing it. DROP D Tune to drop-D tuning (from string 6, D/A/D/G/B/E). This lets you transpose the pitch in a range of ±5 In addition, USB MIDI has also been enhanced to provide two ports, semitone relative to the tuning selected by TYPE. letting you use BOSS TONE STUDIO (editor/librarian) and your DAW OFFSET -5–+5 Example: If TYPE is set to DROP D, and OFFSET is set software simultaneously. to -2 From string 6, tune to C/G/C/F/A/D. Changes in the USB Driver In order to connect the GT-100 Ver. 2 to your computer, you’ll need Added GUITAR TO MIDI Function to use the version 2 USB driver. The following operating systems are supported. This converts the guitar input to a MIDI signal that can be output from the USB port or the MIDI connector. Microsoft Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP This allows you to create MIDI tracks on your DAW, or to use Mac OS 10.6 / 10.7 / 10.8 / 10.9 Guitar Friend Jam (www.roland.com/FriendJam/Guitar/) to make connections with guitarists around the world.