Boss Audio Systems Boss CDSM AMP EFFECTS PROCESSOR GT-100 - Manual (Page 6)

EFFECT
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CUSTOM OD/DS SETTING
Parameter Value Explanation
CUSTOM TYPE
OD-1 This models the sound of the BOSS OD-1 .
OD-2 This is a overdrive sound with high gain .
CRUNCH This is a crunch sound .
DS-1 This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound .
DS-2 This creates a heavier distortion sound .
METAL1
This is a metal sound with a characteristic
midrange .
METAL2 This gives a heavy metal sound .
FUZZ This gives a basic, traditional fuzz sound .
CUSTOM CHAR -50–+50
+: For soloing
-: For backing
CUSTOM
BOTTOM
-50–+50
This controls the input sound’s low-frequency
range and adjusts the amount of distortion in the
low-frequency range
CUSTOM TOP -50–+50
This controls the input sound’s high-frequency
range and adjusts the amount of distortion in the
high-frequency range .
CUSTOM LOW -50–+50
Adjusts the low-range tones after distortion is
applied .
CUSTOM HIGH -50–+50
Adjusts the high-range tones after distortion is
applied .
PREAMP
COSM technology simulates different preamp characteristics, speaker
sizes, and cabinet shapes .
Parameter Value Explanation
ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns the COSM AMP effect on/off .
TYPE Refer to PREAMP TYPE
GAIN 0–120 Adjusts the distortion of the amp .
T-COMP -10–0–+10 Adjusts the sense of compression of the amp .
LEVEL 0–100
Adjusts the volume of the entire preamp .
* Be careful not to raise the Level setting too
high .
BASS 0–100 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range .
MIDDLE 0–100 Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency range .
TREBLE 0–100 Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range .
PRESENCE 0–100
Adjusts the tone for the ultra high frequency
range .
* The PRESENCE parameter functions as a
high-cut filter with some PREAMP TYPEs .
BRIGHT OFF, ON
Turns the bright setting on/off .
* The BRIGHT parameter setting is available only
with certain PREAMP TYPEs .
GAIN SW
LOW, MIDDLE,
HIGH
Provides for selection from three levels of
distortion: LOW, MIDDLE, and HIGH . Distortion
will successively increase for settings of LOW,
MIDDLE and HIGH .
* The sound of each Type is created on the basis
that the Gain is set to MIDDLE . So, normally set
it to MIDDLE .
SOLO SW OFF, ON
SOLO SW is switched on to create the tone to one
suitable for solos .
SOLO LEVEL 0–100
Adjusts the volume level when the SOLO SW is
ON .
Parameter Value Explanation
SP TYPE *1
Select the speaker type .
OFF This turns off the speaker simulator .
ORIGIN
(ORIGINAL)
This is the built-in speaker of the amp you
selected with PREAMP TYPE .
1x8"
This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet
with one 8-inch speaker .
1x10"
This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet
with one 10-inch speaker .
1x12"
This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet
with one 12-inch speaker .
2x12"
This is a general open-back speaker cabinet with
two 12-inch speakers .
4x10"
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a large
enclosed amp with four 10-inch speakers .
4x12"
This is an optimal speaker cabinet for a large
enclosed amp with four 12-inch speakers .
8x12"
This is a double stack of two cabinets, each with
four 12-inch speakers .
CUSTOM
Custom speaker
You can customize it however you like to match
the sound you want .
MIC TYPE *1
This setting selects the simulated mic type .
DYN57
This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57 . General
dynamic mic used for instruments and vocals .
Optimal for use in miking guitar amps .
DYN421
This is the sound of the SENNHEISER MD-421 .
Dynamic mic with extended low end .
CND451
This is the sound of the AKG C451B . Small
condenser mic for use with instruments .
CND87
This is the sound of the NEUMANN U87 .
Condenser mic with flat response .
FLAT
Simulates a mic with perfectly flat response .
Produces a sonic image close to that of listening
to the sound directly from the speakers (on site) .
MIC DIS *1
Simulates the distance between the mic and speaker .
OFF MIC
This setting points the mic away from the
speaker .
ON MIC
Provides conditions whereby the mic is directed
more towards the speaker .
MIC POS *1
This simulates the mic position .
CENTER
Simulates the condition that the mic is set in the
middle of the speaker cone .
1–10 cm
Simulates the condition that the mic is moved
away from the center of the speaker cone .
MIC LEVEL *1 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the mic .
DIRECT MIX
*1
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound .
*1 This is enabled when the OUTPUT SELECT parameter is set to LINE/PHONE .