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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
About A\ WARNING and /IN CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
A\WARNING
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.
М CAUTION
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• Do not open (ог modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adaptor.
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your dealer, or qualified Roland
service personnel.
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
• This unit should be used only with a rack or stand
that is recommended by Roland.
When using the unit with a rack or stand
recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must
be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need
to make sure that any location you choose for
placing the unit provides a level surface that will
properly support the unit, and keep it from
wobbling.
Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it
excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it,
etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or
fire hazard. Never use a power cord after it has
been damaged.
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* Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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About ће Symbols
The A symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The Q symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The @ symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
/(NWARNING
* Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
your dealer or qualified Roland service personnel
when:
* The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or
the plug has been damaged; or
* Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
* The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
* The unit does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
In households with small children, an adult should
rovide supervision until the child is capable of
ollowing all the rules essential for the safe
operation of the unit.
* Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when usin
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension cord's
outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your dealer, or qualified Roland service
personnel.
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A CAUTION
• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
their location or position does not interfere with
their proper ventilation.
• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adaptor.
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
¢ Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
• Never handle the AC adaptor ог its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor
and all cords coming from external devices.
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 10).
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the BOSS GX-700 Guitar Effects Processor. In order to take full advantage of the GX-700's functionality,
and enjoy long years of trouble-free use, please read this manual carefully.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "Important Notes" (p.2—3; p.6). These
sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that
you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Main Features
Analog distortion circuit
The distortion effects in the СХ-700 use analog circuitry,
providing the most powerful distortion available from BOSS.
Preamp Built-In
The built-in digital preamp simulates the response of a guitar
amplifier. Simulations are provided for a variety of classic
guitar amps, allowing you to create the perfect sound for your
system.
Speaker Simulator Built-In
The built-in speaker simulator is especially effective for line-
level recording. You can specify the type of the speaker box
and the location of the microphone, and use the result for line
recording.
Шиглїлсїеч Buttons
Buttons corresponding to each of the internal effects are
offered right on the front panel, allowing you to see the on/
off status of each effects processor at a glance.
Designed for Compact Efficiency
All effects can be connected in any order desired, including
external effects. Thanks to this, you can set up the unit to suit
your particular style, and play just like you would with
individual compact effects units.
Operation is also efficient and uncomplicated. Directly specify
the effects processor you wish to use, then tweak its param-
eters to create just the sound you want.
Copyright © 1996 BOSS Corporation
A “Harmonist” Generates Four-Note
Harmony
The harmonist function adds to the sound of the guitar a
harmony of up to three additional notes geared to the key
(scale) in which you are playing.
Chromatic Tuner Built-In
The built-in chromatic tuner displays the string names, and
can even handle tunings lowered by a half step. During
tuning, the illuminated buttons also indicate tuning devia-
tion, allowing you to tune even when at a distance from the
GX-700.
100 User Area Settings
Memory provides a total of 200 effect sounds (100 user, 100
preset). Effect sounds can be recalled instantly from the front
panel or by using MIDI program changes.
A Roland FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller (optional) is ideally
suited for use with the GX-700, and allows you to select effect
sounds and control parameters in real time.
All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS
CORPORATION.
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Contents
Using the Unit Safely ......................... esse 2
Introduction .................. recess eren ——— РЕЈА 4
Main Features
Important Notes .......cccccssccsvsstsssescescessnesnenssossacsersscsarssees бу
How the GX-700 Is Organized....... E — Á— 7
How to Use This Manual .......
Panel Descriptions ..................... ecce eee ee rennen ense entntnan 8
Section 1 Try out the GX-700 ....................9
Connections .........................
Power-on and Standby .................... eese 10
————— — 9
Power-on m 10
Adjusting the Input еме... 11
Adjusting the Output Level .............ниииииөнхөөөөөн 11
Settings for connected equipment ....................... sss 11
Selecting an Effect Sound ..................... eere 12
About the Screen Display .................. eerte 12
About the Effect Select button display ........................... 12
Selecting Effect Sounds from the Front Panel ................. 12
Selecting Effect Sounds with a Foot Switch ................... 12
Selecting Effect Sounds with an FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller ..... 13
Selecting Effect Sounds by MIDI Messages .................... 13
Switching Bypass Оп/ОЙ............................ s 13
Switching Bypass On/Off from the Panel ...................... 13
Switching Bypass On/Off from a Footswitch ................. 13
Switching Bypass On/Off from an FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller.. 13
Switching Bypass On/Off by MIDI Messages ................. 13
Using the Tuner ................ eere eere encre enenrneneneneene 14
Switching to the Tuner Function .................. eee 14
About the Display During Tuning ........................ nee 14
Tuning Procedure .............. esee nentes 15
Tuner Settings .............. esee eese eene ненен ны 15
Section 2 Modifying various settings ..... 17
Before You Begin Creating Sounds.......................... en 17
User Area and Preset Area ............................................ 17
What a Patch Contains ........... eese ee tenente 17
About the Contents of the Display ................................ 18
Sound Editing Procedure .................... sees 18
Copying and Exchanging Effect Sounds .................. senese 19
Effect Sound Settings.................... ——— 19
Effect On/Off Settings .............. esses entente 19
Setting the Effect Unit Connection Order ...................... 20
Settings for Each Effects Ргосе$5ог................................. 21
Level Меге. ылына нана анынын нк 22
Effect Сору E: 22
Modifying the Patch Name ............. essen 23
Control Assign Settings... 23
Setting the Output Level ..............Цииннөөөнөөөөөөөөс 26
Canceling Changes and Restoring Edited Data .............. 26
Storing the Modified Settings (The Write Operation) .....27
Utility Function Settings................... eren ....28
Section 3 Effect Guide ............................32
COMPRESSOR .......................... анинин нинен 32
bAa m EE EEE EE EEE 33
OVERDRIVE / DISTORTION ........... eese 35
PREAMP ———— 36
КООР € 37
3BAND EQUALIZER ............ esee reete eret нн нн өөн 37
SPEAKER SIMULATOR ........ eese ннн 38
NOISE SUPPRESSOR ............ esee eene nnne eterne 39
MODULATION ................... аен 39
FLANGER T —MÁ—Ó 40
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PITCH SHIFTER ........... eere знн 41
HARMONIST .....cscsssssecsscserecseneanscsensssesnsssssssenssaseeses 41
VIBRATO? адан T 43
RING MODULATOR .........ххөнхөөөөөөөхөөөхөөээөөэүэээээээ. 43
HUMANIZER узын озен eene enne nennen nnne 43
DELAY e —Ó—— HT 44
CHORUS . "———————À 47
TREMOLO / РАМ... өзөн ныи рны аы 48
Linie 49
Section 4 Using MIDI ...............................50
How MIDI Can Be Used ................ erret eee DO
Operations from External MIDI Devices ........................ 50
MIDI Utility Function Settings ................. eere rere 51
MIDI Related Parameters 451
Program Change Map Settings ......................................52
Transmitting / Receiving Data Via MIDI .......................52
Transmitting Data (Bulk Оитр)......................... 2452
Receiving Data (Bulk Load) ........................ eee 53
Section 5 Appendix ................................55
GX-700 Operation Using the РС-200............................55
GX-700 and FC-200 Connections ........ «455
Selecting Patches from the FC-200 ................. 56
Control Assign Operations Using the FC-200..... 257
Manual mode (switching effects on/off) ......................... 58
No-Hands Editing (Using the FC-200 to Create Sounds) ....58
L——— 59
1. How MIDI messages are transmitted and received ....59
2. Main types of MIDI message used by the GX-700 .....59
About the MIDI Implementation Chart .......................... 60
initializing the FC-200 from the GX-700........... —À 0
Restoring the Factory Settings (Initialization) ...............61
Troubleshooting ..................... eere rere rere eret o otn eetnnt 62
MIDI implementation Chart ......................... eese 63
Specifications ........... данийнаййна — 64
Index .......... :—À ——— —— MM TsÓ

Important Notes
In
addition
to
the
items
listed
under
"USING
THE
UNIT
SAFELY"
on
page
2
-
3,
please
read
and
observe
the
following:
Power Supply
Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a
cause for concern.
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of interfer-
ence.
This device may interfere with radio and television recep-
tion. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
Maintenance
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a
soft, dry cloth.
Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Repairs and Data
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be backed up in another
MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper
(when possible). During repairs, due care istaken to avoid
the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when
circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret
that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Memory Backup
This unit contains a battery which powers the unit's
memory circuits while the main power is off. When this
battery becomes weak, the message shown below will
appear in the display. Once you see this message, have
the battery replaced with a fresh one as soon as possible
to avoid the loss of all data in memory. To have the battery
replaced, consult with your dealer, or qualified Roland
service personnel.
Additional Precautions
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation ofthe unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
you periodically save a backup copy of important data
you have stored in the unit's memory in another MIDI
device (e.g., a sequencer).
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the con-
tents of data that was stored in the unit's memory once it
has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its
jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to mal-
functions.
When connecting / disconnecting. all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable's
internal elements.
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit's
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Other-
wise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materi-
als.

Howthe GX-700 Is Organized
The easiest way to understand the GX-700 is to think of it as
a large set of compact effect devices packaged into a rack-
mountable box.
During normal use, you can select from 200 different sets of
effects devices, which are already arranged in a certain order
and have appropriate settings made.
To create a new effect sound, you select the effects that you
wish to use, specify the order in which they are connected,
and then set the knobs for each effects device.
How to Use This Manual
This manual explains the procedures and functions used for
normal playing, and how to make various settings. It is
divided into five major sections. Read each section as neces-
sary.
At the end of the manual an alphabetical index is provided.
If you have questions about operation, refer to the index.
Section 1 Try out the GX-700
This section explains the basic operation of the GX-700, such
as connecting the GX-700 with external devices, and select-
ing from the effect sounds stored in the GX-700's memory.
Section 2 Modifying Various Settings
This section explains how to modify effect sound settings.
Read this section when you wish to change the settings of
various functions.
Section 3 Effect Guide
This section explains the function of the effect parameters.
Section 4 Using MIDI
This section explains how external MIDI devices can be used
to control the GX-700, and how data can be transmitted and
received via MIDI. Read this section when you wish to use the
MIDI functions of the GX-700.
Section5 Appendix
This section explains operations using the FC-200 MIDI Foot
Controller (optional). It also contains material that will help
you get the most out of your GX-700, lists of the factory
settings, and a helpful troubleshooting section.

Panel Descriptions
< Front Panel >
Headphones Jack
| INPUT Jack PLAY Button NUMBER / VALUE Knob
i INPUT LEVEL Knob | EFFECT SELECT Buttons : BYPASS Button
| POWER Switch
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Display WRITE Button
PARAMETER Buttons |
TUNER / UTILITY Button
* In this manual, the number/value knob is referred to as either the NUMBER knob or as the VALUE knob.
< Rear Panel >
LOOP Jacks
(SEND,RETURN)
MIDI Connectors i OUTPUT Jacks
(IN,OUT, THRU) И (ЦМО
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АС Adaptor Jack | EXPRESSION | INPUT Jack
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РЕВА OUTPUT LEVEL Knob
CONTROL 1/2 Jack

Section
Try out the GX-700
Connections
First, connect up the guitar and guitar amplifier with the СХ-
700 as shown below, then connect the supplied AC adaptor.
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on
all devices before making any connections.
* The volume on your amplifier should be turned up only after
switching on all the other units,
* To output in monaural, connect a cable to only the OUTPUT L
(MONO) jack.
* For an expression pedal (optional), be sure to use either a Boss FV-
300L + PCS-33 (Roland) or an EV-5 (Roland).
* Set the minimum volume on the expression pedal connected to
the EXP PEDAL jack to the “MIN” position.
* INPUT jacks for your guitar are provided on the front panel and
also on the rear panel. If both are connected, only the INPUT jack
on the front panel will function.
OUTPUT TYPE : (P11)
GUITAR AMP(COMBO)
GUITAR AMP(STACK)
TGUITAR IN
Amplifier 452221 Amplifier essendi:
1 Guitar Amplifier Н Guitar Amplifier
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Speaker System Speaker System
Section 1 Try out the GX-700 9

OUTPUT TYPE : (P.11)
POWER AMP(COMBO)
POWER AMP(STACK)
L(MONO)
MAIN IN
or
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Power Amplifier
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EV-5 (Roland)
FV-300L etc.
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power
cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
* If connecting a footswitch (FS-5U; optional) to the CONTROL 1/
2 jack, set the polarity switch as shown below.
Polarity Switch
Power-on and Standby
In order to take full advantage of the GX-700's
performance, be sure to make the following
settings.
Power-on
Once the connections have been completed (p. 9 – 10), turn
on power to your various devices in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
GX-700
Y
External Effects Device
Y
Guitar Amplifier (Power Amplifier)
The following display will appear, and after several seconds,
the GX-700 will be ready for normal playing. This display is
referred to as the "Play page."
5 „з
1 Qu Y Й Й
[| ЕМЕН]
Sound
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• Turn up the amp volume only after all devices have been powered
on.
* When the power is turned on, the last-selected Patch number will
be selected,
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a
few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
* Depending on the location where the GX-700 is placed, the
display may be difficult to read. In this case, adjust the display
contrast (p. 30).

Adjusting the Input Level
The level of the output signal differs between guitars. Use the
Input Level knob to adjust the input level to suit your guitar.
5Х-700 MATAR SPPECTE PROCESSOR
1 Play your guitar at the maximum loudness that you will
produce in normal playing.
2 Adjust the Input Level knob until the PEAK Indicator lights
briefly.
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Input Level Meter
* The peak indicator will light 6 dB before clipping level (the
level where distortion begins).
* If the input level is too high, the GX-700 will not produce the
desired effects.
Adjusting the Output Level
Adjust the output level as appropriate for the devices to which
the СХ-700 is connected.
* Ordinarily, the Level Knob should be set at “-10 dBm.”
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Settings for connected equipment
Specify the type of the equipment that is connected to the
output jack.
(Procedure)
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1 Press [TUNER/UTILITY].
The button indicator will light, and the tuner screen will
appear in the display.
2 Use PARAMETER[<@][ >) to access the following param-
eter in the display (OUTPUT TYPE).
DUTPUT TYPE
БТЕ АМР СОМЕО эж
З Use the VALUE knob to select the type of device which is
connected to the output jack.
GUITAR AMP (COMBO):
Use this setting when connecting to the guitar input of
a combo-type guitar amp (i.e., amp and speaker
contained in a single unit).
GUITAR AMP (STACK):
Use this setting when connecting to the guitar input of
a stack-type guitar amp (i.e., amp and speaker in
separate units).
POWER AMP (COMBO):
Use this setting when connecting to the RETURN or
MAIN IN of a combo-type guitar amp.
POWER AMP (STACK):
Use this setting when connecting to a power amp and
speaker box, or to the RETURN or MAIN IN of astack-
type guitar amp.
LINE:
Use this setting when connecting to a mixer or MTR.
This setting is also used when using headphones.
4 Press [PLAY] or [TUNER/UTILITY] to end the procedure.
Section 1 Try out the GX-700 17/

Selecting an Effect Sound
Effect sounds are organized as Patch numbers 1 — 200. To
select an effect sound, use the front panel or a MIDI device
to change the Patch number.
Patch numbers can be selected only when the Play page (the
screen display that shows the Patch number) is shown. If
something other than the Play page is shown in the display,
press [PLAY] to return to the Play page.
* The Patch immediately before Patch number 1 will be indicated
as UNDO. This Patch contains the modifications that were last
made. For details refer to "Canceling Changes and Restoring
Edited Data" (p.26).
About the Screen Display
The following types of information are shown in the Play
page.
Patch Number Name
Б-ТИН Sound
1
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Input Level Meter
Parameters available for
direct editing (p.21)
About the Effect Select button display
The effect select buttons corresponding to each effect will be
lit or dark to indicate the effect on/off settings of each Patch
number.
Selecting Effect Sounds from the
Front Panel
EFFECT SELECT )
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males or "E"
Rotate the NUMBER knob.
As you rotate it to the right, successively higher Patch
numbers will be selected. Rotating it to the left will select
lower Patch numbers. When a Patch number is selected, the
effect sound will change, and the name ofthe selected Patch
number will be displayed.
* Ifyou press the NUMBER knobas you rotate it, the Patch numbers
will change more rapidly.
Selecting Effect Sounds with a Foot
Switch
If an FS-5U foot switch (optional) is connected to the Control
1/2 jack, you can change Patch numbers by operating the foot
switch.
* If you wish to use this function, make the following settings. For
details refer to “CONTROL 1/2 JACK” (p.29).
<UTILITY>
CONTROL 1 JACK: NUMBER UP
CONTROL 2 JACK: NUMBER DOWN
* When using a foot switch, be aware that holding down the foot
switch will not cause the Patch numbers to continue changing in
succession.
* When using a foot switch to change Patches, you may specify the
range of Patches that can be selected. For details refer to
“NUMBER UP/DOWN” (p.30).
Ifyou use two foot switches, you can select Patches
by foot in the same way as by rotating the NUMBER
knob.
Cord: Roland PCS-31
(Optional)
«— CONTROL 1
Number Up
CONTROL 2
Number Down
12

If you use only one foot switch, you can use it to
move either up or down (пој both) through the
Patch numbers.
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Selecting Effect Sounds with an
FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller
If an FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller (optional) is connected,
you can switch Patch numbers by pedal operations on the
controller. For details refer to “GX-700 Operation Using the
FC-200” (p.55).
Selecting Effect Sounds by MIDI
Messages
GX-700 Patches can be selected by Program Change mes-
sages from an external MIDI device. The correspondence
between program numbers and GX-700 Patch numbers can
be changed by modifying the settings of the Program Change
Map (p.52).
Switching Bypass On/Off
You can switch the effect sound on/off. When an Bypass ison,
the input sound will be output without modification.
* Bypass On/Off can be changed to a Mute function. For details
refer to “BYPASS MODE” (p.30).
Switching Bypass On/Off from the
Panel
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WETE e $i
Bypass is turned ON and OFF by pressing the panel's
[BYPASS]. Bypass is ON when the button’s indicator is lit.
Switching Bypass On/Off from a
Footswitch
if a separately available BOSS FS-5U foot switch is con-
nected, you can switch bypass on/off in the following two
ways. The same as when you press [BYPASS], the button's
indicator is lit when switched on.
* If you wish to use this function, make the following settings. For
details refer to "CONTROL 1/2 JACK" (p.29).
«UTILITY»
CONTROL 1 jACK: BYPASS
or
CONTROL 2 JACK: BYPASS
Switching Bypass On/Off from an
FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller
If an FC-200 MIDI foot controller (optional) is connected, you
can use pedal operations to switch bypass on/off. For details
refer to "GX-700 Operation Using the FC-200" (p.55).
Switching Bypass On/Off by MIDI
Messages
MIDI Control Change messages can be used to switch bypass
on/off. For details refer to "Control Assign Settings" (p.23).
Section 1 Try out the GX-700 73

Using the Tuner
The GX-700 has a built-in chromatic tuner. You can tune
your instrument quickly without having to change connec-
tions.
In addition to displaying the note name, the built-in tuner
shows the string name, and allows you to make settings for
(double-) flat tunings and to adjust the output level.
Switching to the Tuner Function
Here’s how to use the built-in tuner to tune your guitar. While
the tuner function is being used, the GX-700 will be muted,
and the guitar sound will not be output.
* It is also possible to output the direct sound even while the tuner
is being used. For details refer to “Volume settings during tuning”
(p. 16).
< Switching from the Front Panel >
Each time you press [TUNER/UTILITY] the Tuner function
will alternate on/off. When the tuner is on, the button
indicator will light, and the tuner display will appear.
< Switching with a Foot Switch >
If an FS-5U is connected to the CONTROL 1/2 jack, you can
switch the TUNER on/off with the foot switch. The same as
when you press [TUNER/UTILITY], the button indicator will
light when the tuner is on.
* If you wish to use this function, make the following settings. For
details refer to "CONTROL 1/2 JACK" (p. 29).
«UTILITY»
CONTROL 1 JACK: TUNER
or
CONTROL 2 JACK: TUNER
« Switching with an FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller »
If an FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller (optional) is connected,
you can switch the tuner on/off by pedal operations on the
controller. For details refer to "GX-700 Operation Using the
FC-200" (p. 55).
< Switching with MIDI Messages >
MIDI Control Change messages can be used to switch the
Tuner on/off. For details refer to "Control Assign Settings" (p.
23).
About the Display During Tuning
< Tuning Display >
The GX-700's built-in tuner shows the note name in the upper
line of the display, and the lower line shows a graphical
tuning guide to indicate the sharpness or flatness of the note.
Note Names
Tuning Guide
< Tuning Guide Display >
If the pitch deviation is within +/-50 cents, the tuning guide
will indicate the amount of deviation. While watching the
tuning guide, adjust the tuning until only the middle indicator
(Tuned) is lit.
Too High
On the GX-700, the tuning guide is displayed using the effect
select button indicators in addition to being shown in the
display screen.
Too Low
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Tuning Procedure
1 Playa single иптенед note on the string you wish to tune.
The note name closest to the string you played will appear
in the display.
* Cleanly play a single note only on the string that you wish to
tune.
2 Adjust the tuning until the note name of the string you
played appears in the display.
Standard Tuning
3 while watching the tuning guide, adjust the tuning until
only the middle indicator (Tuned) is lit.
4 Repeat steps 1 — 3 to tune all the strings.
* When tuning a guitar that has a tremolo arm, tuning one string
may cause the other strings to go out of tune. In such cases, first
tune the stríngs to the approximate pitch (so that the note name
is displayed), and then keep tuning each string until they are all
in tune.
Tuner Settings
Here you can make tuner settings. Make settings as appropri-
ate for the way that you wish to use this function. The
following items can be set.
- Standard pitch setting
- String name display setting
- Volume setting during tuning
(Procedure)
Each of the tuner settings can be made using the following
procedure.
1 Press [TUNER/UTILITY] so that the Tuner page appears in
the display.
2 Press PARAMETER [-4][%»] so that the item that you wish
to set appears in the display.
3 Usethe VALUE knob to modify the setting.
4 Repeatsteps 2 — 3 to modify the setting of the desired items.
5 Either use PARAMETER [<4] [D>] to return to the tuner page,
or press [PLAY] or [TUNER/UTILITY] to end the procedure.
(You will return to the Play page.)
(Standard pitch settings) (435 – 445)
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“Standard pitch" is the frequency of the A4 note (middle А on
a piano) that is used as a standard to which all other notes are
tuned. The GX-700 allows you to set the standard pitch over
the range of 435 – 455 Hz.
* At the factory settings, this is set to 440 Hz.
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(String name display setting)
(OFF, ON, ОМ (ђ ), ON (Ь))
TUHER STRING
DISPLAY OFF =
Selects whether or not the string names will be shown in the
display. Also, if the string names are shown, you can select
between regular tuning and flat (or double-flat) tuning.
< About the String Name Display >
This function indicates the un-fretted string that should
correspond to the un-fretted note you played. When this
function is used, you can match the string name (string
number) being tuned with the string name shown in the
display, and then tune so that only the center tuning guide is
lit. This is convenient when changing strings, etc.
« About Flat (Double-Flat) Tuning >
Flat tuning refers to a tuning that is overall a semitone lower
than regular tuning.
By selecting flat tuning on the GX-700, you can tune your
guitar a semitone lower than regular tuning and still use the
tuner function as usual. The contents ofthe display will be as
normal, but the pitch will be a semitone lower, allowing you
to tune as usual without having to be conscious of the
difference. If you select double flat tuning, the pitch will be
a whole step lower than normal.
OFF: The string name will not be shown.
ON: The string name for regular tuning will be shown.
ON (Ь ): The string name for flat tuning will be shown.
ON (bb): The string name for double-flat tuning will be
shown.
When the string name is shown, the display will be as follows.
String Name
Note Name
Tuning Guide
Non-Display : Regular Tuning
Р Ба Tuning
гэ Double Flat Tuning
* Ifthe pitch is more than 50 cents away from the correct pitch, the
triangular symbol in the lower left of the display will appear solid
(). When the pitch is within +/-50 cents of the correct pitch, the
deviation will be indicated in the tuning guide, and the triangular
symbol will change to only in outline form ([>).
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* Normally, the triangular symbol located in the lower left will be
pointing to the right. However when the first string is being tuned
and the pitch is more than 50 cents higher than the correct pitch,
it will point to the left.
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* Be sure to tune by playing open strings. If you play a harmonic,
the correct string name may not be displayed.
* At the factory settings, “OFF” is selected.
(Volume settings during tuning) (MUTE – 100)
TUNER LEVEL
МИТЕ
Set the volume that will be used during tuning.
* With the factory settings, “MUTE” is selected.
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Section
Modifying
various settings
On the GX-700, the settings that determine the con-
nection order of the internal effects processors and the
settings for each processor are collectively known as
a “Patch number.” The GX-700 contains 200 Patch
numbers, This section explains how to edit the con-
tents of a Patch number to create a new effect sound,
and then store your new settings.
Before You Begin Creating Sounds
Before you begin creating sounds there are several things that
you need to understand.
User Area and Preset Area
The 200 Patches in the GX-700 are divided into the User area
and the Preset area.
User area (Patch numbers 1 – 100)
Patch numbers in the User area can be used to store effect
sounds that you create.
Preset area (Patch numbers 101 – 200)
Patch numbers in the Preset area cannot store effect sounds
that you create. However, you can start with a Preset area
Patch, and modify and store it in the User area.
* independently from the Preset area, the User area contains a
Patch labeled “UNDO” which is located immediately before
Patch number “1.” This Patch contains the last-edited settings.
For details refer to “Canceling Changes and Restoring Edited
Data” (p.26).
What a Patch Contains
Each Patch number in the User area contains the following
settings.
- Connection order of the effects processors
- On/off of each effects processor
- Settings for each effects processor
- Output level setting
- Control assign (4 types)
- Name
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About the Contents of the Display
The following information appears in the display during
editing.
< When Parameter Settings Are Being Modified >
Effects
Effect On : Uppercase
Effect ОН : Lowercase Туре/Моде
Г ргрї5Т1 ШЕЕ
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< When (PLAY) Is Pressed to Access the Play Page >
Editing Name
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4
Input Level Meter
Parameter available for
direct editing (P.21)
k: Indicates that pressing PARAMETER [P] will switch
parameters.
4: indicates that pressing PARAMETER [-4] will switch
parameters.
ak
Indicates that pressing PARAMETER [<4] or [>] will
switch parameters.
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Sound Editing Procedure
1
Select a Patch that is close to the effect sound you want to
create.
Copy the contents of the selected Patch number to an
unneeded Patch number (in the User area). (p.19)
* If you wish to modify the contents of the Patch number
selected in step 1, there is no need to copy the data.
Modify the contents of the copied (selected) patch number.
3-1 Modify the connection order of the effect devices
(p.20).
3-2 Modifytheon/offsetting of each effect device (p.19).
3-3 Modify the settings of each effect device (p.21).
Assign a name to the new effect sound (P.23).
Storing the new effect sound (p.27).
The modified settings of the new effect sound are tempo-
rary, and will be lost if you select another Patch. If you
want to save your new effect sound, use "the Write
operation" (p.27) to store it.

Copying and Exchanging
Effect Sounds
By using the copy feature, you can create a copy of any Patch
ata new location, and tweak the effects settings of the original
to quickly produce a new Patch. By using exchange, you can
swap the effects settings of two Patch numbers.
* It is not possible to use “copy” or “exchange” while you are
editing.
(Procedure)
Effect Sound Settings
* For the abbreviations used to indicate the names of effect devices,
and for explanations of the parameters, refer to “Section 3 Effect
Guide” (p.32).
Effect On/Off Settings
You can turn on whichever effects you wish to use, while
effects you do not wish to use can be turned off. For effects
which are turned on, the indicator of the effect select button
corresponding to each effect will light.
(Procedure)
1 inthe Play page, use the NUMBER knob to select the copy
source (or exchange source) Patch number.
2 Press [WRITE].
The copy or exchange page will appear.
3 If necessary, you can press either PARAMETER [44] or [8]
to switch between copy and exchange.
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Sound
4 Use the NUMBER knob to select the copy destination
(exchange destination) Patch number.
The effect sound will switch to that of the copy destination
(exchange destination).
5 Press [WRITE] to execute the copy (exchange) operation.
The copy destination (exchange destination) Patch number
will be selected, and you will return to the Play page.
* To cancel the operation, press [PLAY] and yau will return to the
Play page.
1 Press the effect select button that corresponds to the effect
you wish to turn on or off.
The Play button indicator will go dark, and the screen will
show the settings of the selected effect.
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2 Once again, press the effect select button that corresponds
to the effect you wish to switch. The effect will be turned on
or off.
You can also switch the effect on/off by rotating/pressing
the VALUE knob.
While you are making effect sound settings, the effect
name will be displayed in uppercase characters for an
effect which is turned on, and in lowercase characters for
an effect which is turned off.
3 Repeat steps 1 – 2 to turn each effect on/off.
4 When you finish making settings:
- If you wish to continue setting other items, make the
desired settings.
~ Ifyou wish to save the settings, use the Write operation
(p.27).
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Setting the Effect Unit Connection Order
You can freely set the order in which the effects are con-
nected.
(Procedure)
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1 Press [LEVEL/CHAIN].
2 Use PARAMETER [4][] to access the following param-
eter in the display (CHAIN).
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* Effects which are switched off will be shown in lowercase
letters.
3 Use the VALUE knob to move the cursor (X) to the position
where you wish to insert an effects processor.
4 Using the effect select buttons, select the effect you want.
The selected effects processor will be inserted at the
cursor’s position.
5 Repeat steps 3 – 4 to place the effects in the desired order.
6 Press [PLAY] to complete the settings for the connection
order you have produced.
You are returned to the Play page. The display will
indicate that editing is in progress, as shown below.
Editing
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[NOTE]
While making settings for the connection order you
can also switch effects on/off if you want. The two
effects processors that appear immediately to left and
right of the cursor (#) can be switched off or on by
pressing their respective effect select button.
7 When you finish making settings:
— If you wish to continue setting other items, make the
desired settings.
~ Ifyou wish to save the settings, use the Write operation
(р.27).