Q&A

A collection of popular articles from the GT-10 knowledge base
How Do I Select a Patch?... 2 How Do I Get To the Play Screen?.. 3 How Do I Optimize the GT-10s Output for My Rig?.. 4 How Do I Use EZ Tone?.... 5 How Do I Control a GT-10 Parameter Using the EXP Pedal?. 6 How Do I Reset the GT-10?.... 8 How Do I Find GT-10 Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base?. 9
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B GT-10 How Do I Select a Patch?
A patch is a group of effect combinations. Patches are stored in groups of four, each of which is called a bank. There are 200 permanent factory Preset patches. In the GT-10s red numerical display, Preset patch names start with a P, while User patchesthe ones you createbegin with U. Note: Right out of the box, the User banks contain the same patches as the Preset banks, so feel free to replace the User patches with your ownyou wont lose anything. To select a patch: Turn the large dial to scroll through all of the GT-10s patches. Use the BANK UP and BANK DOWN foot pedals to select the desired bank, and then press pedals 1, 2, 3, or 4 to choose the patch you want within the selected bank.

How Do I Select a Patch?

B GT-10 How Do I Get To the Play Screen?
The GT-10s main display is the Play screen. Heres how to show its eight different views: 3 Press EXIT a few times to make sure the display is showing the Play screen. Press the DISPLAY MODE button to cycle through the different Play screens. For simplicity, you may want to select Screen 1this is considered the knob-based Play screen.
How Do I Get To the Play Screen?
B GT-10 How Do I Optimize the GT-10s Output for My Rig?
Its important to choose the appropriate output type on the GT-10 so it matches as closely as possible whatever it is the GT-10 is connected to. For example, if you have the GT-10 connected to a PA system, you would choose LINE/PHONES. Use the following steps to set the Output Select parameter: Just below the main OUTPUT LEVEL knob, press the OUTPUT SELECT button. Turn the large dial to optimize your GT-10 for the device to which youre connecting it. You can select: JC-120Roland JC-120 amps input SMALL AMPSmall or practice guitar amps input COMBO AMPCombo amps input STACK AMPStack amps input JC-120 RETURNThe effects return jack on a JC-120 COMBO RETURNThe effects return jack of a combo amp STACK RETURNThe effects return jack of a stack amp LINE/PHONESHeadphones, mixer, recorder input, or amp 5 Press the GT-10s EXIT button when youre finished. Raise the GT-10s OUTPUT LEVEL knob. Raise the volume of your amp or mixer to the desired level.
How Do I Optimize the GT-10s Output for My Rig?
B GT-10 How Do I Use EZ Tone?
5 Start with any patch. Using the EZ TONE buttons on the left of the GT-10, press the CREATE button. Use the knobs below the display to select the type of pickups youre using and the type of output into which your GT-10 is connected. Using the 4 button, move to your next edit. (Press the 3 button to return to the previous edit.) Use the knobs on the left, below the display, to select a basic tone for your patch, and then use the knobs on the right to select the desired variation.
Tip: Its a good idea to play your guitar and listen throughout this process. Using the 4 button, move to the tone grid, and then use the knobs to move the cursor horizontally and vertically around the grid to dial in the tone you want. Press 4 again, and move the knobs around the EFX grid to set the desired effect amount. Press the WRITE button. Turn the large dial to select a User patch location, from U01-1 to U50-4.

10 Press the WRITE button againyour patch is now saved.

How Do I Use EZ Tone?

B GT-10 How Do I Control a GT-10 Parameter Using the EXP Pedal?
9 Use the following steps to assign the on-board expression (EXP) pedal to control an effect parameter. In this example, well assign the EXP pedal to the control of a delay effects level. Choose a User patch to edit. Press the MASTER/PEDAL FX button. Press the 3 or 4 button to select the CTL/ASSIGN icon. Press the CATEGORY/ENTER buttonthe ASSIGN screen appears. Press the DISPLAY MODE button so that the List View is shown. (Target, Min, and Max show on the left side of the display). See Page 52 in the Owners Manual for a screenshot example. Press 3 or 4 to select an unused assignment, from 1 to 8. Press MASTER/PEDAL FX to turn the selected assignment on. On should be shaded in the lower right corner in the display. Press 6 once to select Target.
10 Turn the large dial to select Delay Effect level. Tip: Make sure the Delayor any effect assigned to the EXP pedalis turned on in the patch. 11 Press 6 to highlight SOURCE. 12 Turn the large dial to select EXP1 PEDAL.
How Do I Control a GT-10 Parameter Using the EXP Pedal?
How Do I Control a GT-10 Parameter Using the EXP Pedal? continued
By default, the EXP pedal controls volume in most patches. To use the EXP pedal for controlling a parameter, youll want to turn this behavior off. 13 Press the MASTER PEDAL/FX button. 14 Cursor to the PDL FX icon. 15 Press CATEGORY/ENTER. 16 Press 3 to select Page 1. 17 Press 6 to highlight EXP 1 Func. 18 Turn the F4 knob counterclockwise to select OFF. 19 When youre finished, press WRITE twice to save your new settings in the patch.
B GT-10 How Do I Reset the GT-10?
If youd like to redo the GT-10s settings from scratch, you can use the following procedure to clear the internal memory and reload its factory settings: Caution! All User information will be erased when you reset the GT-10. Be sure to back up any information you wish to keep before performing the following steps. 3 Press SYSTEM. Turn the large dial to select Factory Reset. Press CATEGORY/ENTER twice.

How Do I Reset the GT-10?
B GT-10 How Do I Find GT-10 Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base?
3 Point your browser to the GT-10 Support area on RolandUS.com. Click Knowledge Base. If youre not already logged into Roland Backstage, the Roland Backstage login appears. If youre: a Roland Backstage memberenter your email address and password, and then click the Login button. not yet a Roland Backstage memberclick Create New Profile to create a free new user account. As a Roland Backstage member, you become part of the online Roland US.com community and gain access to helpful tools and services. 6 Once youre logged in, click the large Knowledge Base button. On the Knowledge Base screen, enter GT-10 in the Product field. Click the Find button in the middle of the screen to browse the available GT-10 Knowledge Base articles.
How Do I Find GT-10 Articles in the Knowledge Base?

Guitar Effects Processor

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Forty-four effects categories are built into the GT-8. Up to 13 effect blocks can be used simultaneously to create complex textures and routings. All of your FX bases are covered compressors, reverbs, choruses, EQs, COSM-modeled wahs, and much more. There are 200 preset patches built into the GT-8, plus 140 user patches for storing your custom amp/effects creations. As a special bonus, theres a selection of synth waves onboard, plus sitar and an acoustic processor. From subtle to sizzling, where will you take your tone? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Another area where the GT-8 stomps the competition is in its powerful effects routing. Internally, the 13 FX blocks can be configured in any order you desire (for example, you can freely assign an equalizer after a distortion effect or before it). And if youd care to take your tone outside the box and incorporate some external effects into the GT-8s signal path, you can do so with the Ext Loop send and return. Flexibility in routing is the name of the game. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The GT-8 is stocked with enough I/O options to satisfy even the most demanding pro. In addition to its stereo analog outs, it offers a 24-bit coaxial output for ultra-clean digital transfer, an Amp Control jack for switching between two amp channels on an external amp, an external expression/control pedal input, effects send and returns, MIDI in and out, and a headphone output.
BOSSs Flagship Multi-Effects Floor Processor
Double your power with BOSSs new GT-8 floor-based mega processor. Loaded with twin COSM modeling engines, it brings unprecedented performance and tonal control to the stage and studio. The Dual COSM amp section provides two discrete amp channels; you can layer and manipulate each engine independently to create wildly expressive sounds. Thanks to the Solo Switch function, lead sounds can be immediately activated perfect for ripping through the mix. BOSSs mega-popular GT-6 was a smash hit with guitarists, now the GT-8 is destined to become the go-to box for gigging and recording guitarists alike.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The GT-8 boasts the latest top-quality COSM amp models with complete dual channel configuration. Explore new sonic dimensions by combining two amp models, or by switching between them during performance. Select a high-gain amp such as Metal Stack and set it for deadly distortion. Then add clarity to the raw power by using the Smooth Drive model on the other channel. Prepare to be impressed as you tap into the expressive Dynamic mode, where two channels can be controlled based on picking strength. Transition smoothly from clean to mean by simply picking harder or softer.
Single Dual Mono Dual L/R Dynamic

Dual COSM Amps

Extreme Effects

Effects Chain

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Step into the spotlight with the new Solo Switch feature. Each of the 46 COSM amp models contains a specially programmed variation thats optimized for soloing. Simply click the Solo switch to activate the lead tone, and off you go its like having a separate solo channel on every COSM amp!

Solo Switch

Connectivity
*Product pictured is a prototype model. Actual product appearance may be subject to change.
BOSSs most powerful floor-based processor! Dual COSM Amp engine allows two different amp types to be assigned to the two channels Amp channels can be switched, layered, or panned in real-time; Dynamic mode allows channel switching by picking dynamics 200 stunning preset patches and 140 user patches; 44 effects categories, up to 13 simultaneous FX blocks
User configurable effect chain; any effect can be in any order in the signal path; independent External Effects loop section for inserting external effects anywhere in the signal patch Solo Switch on the COSM amp section for instant lead tone Amp Control jack for switching external guitar amp channels 24-bit converters and coaxial digital output for high-resolution recording applications

GT-8 Specifications

AD Conversion 24 bit + AF method DA Conversion 24 bit Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories 340: 140 (User) + 200 (Preset) Nominal Input Level INPUT: -10 dBu, RETURN: -10 dBu Input Impedance INPUT: 1 M , RETURN: 220 k Nominal Output Level OUTPUT: 0 dBu, SEND: -10 dBu Output Impedance OUTPUT: 2 k, SEND: 2 k Digital Output EIAJ CP1201, S/P DIF Dynamic Range 100 dB or greater (IHF-A) Display 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD), 2 characters, 7 segment LED Connectors INPUT jack, OUTPUT jacks L (MONO)/R, PHONES jack, SEND jack, RETURN jack, DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial), AMP CONTROL jack, SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL PEDAL1,2 jack, MIDI connectors IN/OUT, AC Adaptor jack Power Supply AC 14 V; Supply AC adaptor (BOSS BRC series) Current Draw 650 mA Dimensions 515 (W) x 261 (D) x 75 (H) mm, 20-5/16 (W) x 10-5/16 (D) x 3 (H) inches Weight 4.8 kg/ 10 lbs 10 oz (excluding AC Adaptor) Accessories AC Adaptor (BRC series), Owners Manual Options Foot Switch: FS-5U, FS-5L, Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), FV-300L + PCS-33 (Roland), Foot Switch Cable: PCS-31 (Roland), (1/4 inches Phone Plug (stereo) - 1/4 inches Phone Plug (mono) x 2) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * The specifications are subject to change without notice.