Boss Audio Systems GT-6B User Manual

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Chapter 8 Convenient Features of the GT-6B
Outputting Sounds Without 
Effects Applied (Bypass)
The GT-6B features bypass circuitry. By using the bypass, the 
signal path, from input to output, consists entirely of analog 
circuitry. To switch to bypass, carry out the following 
procedure.
Using the Expression Pedal Even 
When Bypass Is in Effect
You can use Bypass EXP Mode to set the routing of the 
signals when bypass is in effect; these settings can be made 
separately for each individual patch.
1. Press [NAME/NS/MASTER] until “Bypass EXP Mode” 
appears in the display.
* Each time [NAME/NS/MASTER] is pressed, the item that 
can be set is changed, following this order:
Name 
 Noise Suppressor 
 Master 
 Bypass EXP Mode 
 Foot Volume 
 Effect Chain.
fig.08-50
2. Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to select “On” or “Off.”
Off:
You cannot use the expression pedal while bypass is in 
effect. The bypass sound does not pass through the AD/
DA converter, and analog bypass sound is output. The 
analog bypass sound is also output for the direct sound 
when only CHORUS or REV/DLY is used. (However, 
the expression pedal affects only the effect sound.)
On:
You can use the expression pedal while bypass is in 
effect. The bypass sound is output after passing through 
the AD/DA converter. Also, the direct sound is output 
after passing through the AD/DA converter even when 
CHORUS or REV/DLY is used, so you can use the 
expression pedal to control the volume level for sounds 
including the direct sound.
Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
Switching Bypass On and Off
Using the Pedal
When the BYPASS/CTL pedal or the expression pedal 
switch function is set to “Bypass,” these pedals then toggle 
between “bypass” or “effect on” each time they are pressed.
The green BYPASS/CTL pedal is lit while the unit is in 
bypass mode (refer to “Settings for Using the Expression 
Pedal Switch/CTL Pedal”: p. 46).
Using the Buttons
Each time the panel button [TUNER/BYPASS] is pressed, the 
unit switches between “Tuner mode (p. 56),” “Bypass mode” 
and “Play mode.”
Connecting Directly to a Recording Mixer 
or PA Mixer (XLR Balanced Output)
The GT-6B features balanced outputs that utilize XLR 
connectors. Although direct boxes are generally used to 
connect bass (effects processor) outputs to mixers in concert 
halls and recording studios, you can connect the GT-6B 
directly to the mixer, which lets you avoid degradations in 
the sound quality, as well as any additional problems that 
might occur as the result of connecting multiple devices.
fig.08-02
Switching the XLR Output 
Connector Signals
You can select the signals to be output from the XLR 
connectors with the OUTPUT SELECT switch on the rear 
panel.
R-OUTPUT-L: Stereo Output
The GT-6B’s stereo output is output as is, without change. Set 
the switch to this position when recording in stereo or 
sending stereo signals to a PA.