Boss GT-1 - Assigns & Footswitches - In Depth!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2018
- Hey there, everyone.
In this video we'll take a look at the different CTL-footswitches and how to go in-depth with the assigns, all within the great Boss GT-1.
I know I have one or two other videos about this topic, but there's always more to learn, and I bet there are some new things in this video, compared to the older ones - nonetheless, be sure to check them all out as well.
Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it.
Let me know if you have any requests or questions, I'd be more than happy to answer those and help out.
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Thank you so much for educating all of us GT-1 players! It would have taken me YEARS to figure out what I've learned in several hours of watching your videos. I've used countless BOSS individual and multi-effects pedals, and this one is my favorite by far. Your instruction has been invaluable, and has made owning this pedal much more enjoyable!
Thanks, John!
I'm very pleased to hear this - thank you!
Please let me know if you need anything else.
All the best.
Excellent tutorial - much more easy to understand than the manual.
Thank you, it's much appreciated!
The Manual is quite sparse, yes...
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Cheers.
a picture is worth of thousend words. again so helpful thx. :) c'mon 'BOSS', watch this - you will learn something.
Thanks, Fritz, I truly appreciate it!
Would indeed be great if Boss watched some of this, at some point ;-)
Keep on rockin'!
Have a great day
Cheers! :-)
Thanks for help another people, i'm glad for your commitment!
Thanks for your comment, U2 END OF THE WORLD! :-)
It mean a lot to me!
Keep up the good work as well.
Have a great day
Cheers :-)
Your webinars are very enlightening, comprehensive and easy to follow. The documentation in the Boss GT 1 manual is very rudimentary and does not compare well with your insightful videos. Thank You!
Thanks for this video. Now I finally got my Boss FS-6 setup the way I like it.
god bless your soul friend , your the man
Hello there, denny_meme!
Thanks for watching and thanks for your kind words - I really appreciate it!
Let me know if you need anything, I'd be happy to assist.
Thank you, and God bless you as well.
Cheers.
Thanks for these - its because of your tutorials that I decided to get a GT-1.
I agree with Fitz Kapp - Boss should take a look at these.
Thank you very much, Prince James! It truly means a lot to me :-)
I hope you enjoy the GT-1!
Yeah... the good Boss people would be more than welcome, hehe.
Let me know if you need anything!
Have a great day
Cheers :-)
Hi! I'm a few years late to your channel, but, firstly, I'd just like to say that your videos are amazing and have helped me lose my fear when going into edit patches and such on the Gt1! Thank you!
Heres's a question about ext footswitches. I've been using the GT8 for years coupled with an FS 5L Boss ext switch. Can I use it with the GT1? The manual only lists the other Boss ext pedals.
Again, thanks for these great tutorials!
Hi I'm loving your videos on this unit they have explained a lot! I would be extremely grateful if you could explain how to set the expression pedal to be a wah on a user patch.
Hey there, David!
Thanks for your comment and question.
I believe I have a video regarding the EXP pedal, so do a search on my channel, and I'm sure it'll show up.
Let me know if you need anything else :-)
Have a great weekend!
Cheers.
This series is the best resource....
Cheers, I really appreciate that!
I would have never figured this out without your video. Great job. Clean, to the point, clear video. Is there a way to setup Boss F5-6 switch to control the GT-1 Looper Off/On? Thank you.
Hey there, Deb.
Thank you, I'm pleased to hear that!
I'm not with the GT-1 at the moment, but from what I can see in the Manual, under the Assign section, then it isn't possible.. Activating the Looper with one footswitch isn't an option... However, you could press the Memory-Edit button, then scroll to the first available assign (A1) then try and go through the FUNC-menu, to see what shows up. I can't remember if there's a looper assign function there.. If not, then it's not an option..
Let me know if you need anything else.
Have a great day
Cheers.
Thank you for these demos they are very helpful. Can you tell me if use this with powered monitors is the volume level set at the GT1 or the monitors please? If so how? thank you
Hey there, Joe :-)
Thanks for your comment and question - I appreciate it.
I guess it depends on what type of monitors you're going to use? What do you have?
If the monitors feature their own set of volume controls, then I would set them half way up - so 50 %.
I have done that on my monitors, and that works very well - no problem.
From there you would adjust the output level on the GT-1, so that you have the amount of volume you're looking for.
Atleast try that out, and see what happens.
Just remember to set the Output Select, on the GT-1, to Line/Phones.
Let me know what you think.
Best regards
Cheers.
Mate, your videos are amazing - very informative and very clear.
Thanx!
I'm a bassist and I bought the GT-1B recently which is awesome - I got it just for band practices but the quality of the preamps alone have made it part of my effects chain.
With regards to the footswitches, what's the difference between the FS6 and FS7 and which one would you recommend?
Keep up the great work, and Greetings from New Zealand!
Greetings Richard! :-)
Very nice to hear from you, and thank you for the comment and question!
Thank you for the kind words as well, I truly appreciate it!
I'm pleased to hear that you've found the GT-1B and its preamps exciting! The GT-1 and GT-1B are amazing units, no doubt about it.
The GT-1 has been my main board, for effects and preamps, since it first came out. Excellent tones and easy access!
The main difference between the FS-6 and FS-7 would be that the FS-7 can be powered with a 9V power supply - like your standard effects pedals. The FS-6 is battery-operated - which can make things a little hard - especially if you haven't got a 9V battery on you... The size of the FS-7, compared to the FS-6, is way smaller, which makes it easy to fit on any pedalboard.
I would recommend the FS-7, no doubt - it simply makes things a lot easier, and it's simple to set up :-)
Let me know if you need anything else, Richard.
Thanks again!
We'll talk soon.
@@GuitarNTabs That's great - I thought the FS-7 would be the way to go.
I'm having so much fun with this pedal - and with the help of your videos I can now pretty much reprogram it to be an awesome delay pedal. So cool, thanks!
Excellent - I'm very pleased to hear that! 😊
The GT-1 is great, and I still enjoy mine, and the FS-7 enables me to take full advantage of the Assigns.
Let me know if you need anything, I'd be happy to help.
Have a great day.
Cheers.
Once again, your tutorials (especially about assigns) have helped so much. Quick question, is it possible to set exp1 to switch off a loop rather than having to stomp twice on ctrl1??
Hey there, @Paul Walker!
Thanks, I truly appreciate it! That's the impact I want my videos to have 😊
Sadly the looper functions can't be assigned to any of the CTLs or EXPs.. Only the default looper settings, knobs and footswitches can be used...
I hope this helps.
Let me know if you have any requests, or further questions, I'd be happy to help out.
Thanks again!
Cheers.
@@GuitarNTabs thanks man, will have to practice my double stamp whilst trying to sing and play 🎸
@@PaulWalkerMuso - You are very welcome!
Yeah.. It's not really convenient, I see that, but it's probably the best solution, hehe 😊
Let me know if you need anything else, or have other questions/requests - I'd be happy to help out.
Have an excellent day
Best wishes!
Hi man this is great video tutorial, just wondering if you put altogether in CT1 so if i press the CT1 how can i switch to other effects like for example delay, if i put it on Assign 3
Hi there!
Thanks for your comment and question, I greatly appreciate it.
You have a total of 6 Assigns, which can be layed out on the different footswitches, like the CTL1, for example.
If you want other effects on the CTL1 then you have to use the available assigns to turn the effects on/off, just like I showed in this video, or any of the remaining Assign videos I have here on my TH-cam Channel.
I hope this helps.
Best regards.
GT-1 is awesome, wish i bought mine before any pedals.
The GT-1 is indeed awesome! I still enjoy mine!
Rock on.
Hi I am new to the GT1 , I wanted to change down and up pedal to delay and reverb on off . That worked perfectly . CT1 OD/DS. I then attached the TC helicon switch 3 to move patches up and down . I went into ct2 and ct3 and set them -1 and +1 there is no facility to go toggle or momentary . So I tried to use it I copied this patch across several patches . However when I hit the down switch the patches just fly by and not one at a time . I tried to use the assign today and still the same even though I selected momentary . What am I doing wrong if you can help ? Thankyou
Hi, good video. I'm just not sure how to switch chorus off with CTL1. When I set CTL1 to use FX2, I need to press it to activate chorus, when what I want is to turn chorus off when pedal is pressed. Do you need to use ToneStudio to set the initial state?
Hi there.
Thanks for your comment and question.
You have to change the MIN and MAX parameters, within the Assign that you've set up. Instead of the MIN being ON and MAX being OFF, you have to reverse them, since the chorus is already on.
I hope this makes sense.
Best regards.
Hi thanks alot. I set my F5-6 as my up & down to scroll patches, so as to use the GT 1 as a stomp box mode. I'd like to figure out how to use the built-in pedal to activate an additional FX2 and to esclude it as a foot/wah volume permanently. My obiective is to : a) use thr F5-6 as a pacth-scroller (fixed) b) compressor on footswitch 1 (fixed), chorus on footswitch 2 (fixed) c) overdrive and delay on CLT 1 (fixed) d) use ONLY the guitar's volume knob as volume (unfixed) e) use the built-in pedal another effect (like flenger, etc.) to swell in (unfixed). I'd be immensely grateful if you might help me in fixing point d) and e). Would you? Thanks ina dvance
Dear friend, I have this GT1 for a couple of months now but your videos are much more helpful than the manual per se. This “Assign” function was a mystery to me until now 😁. One thing that I can’t figure out is whether it’s possible to assign the external foot-switches to control those looper functions, for instance, by pressing it just once in order to stop the loop, instead of having to quickly press twice.
About that, btw, when the loop isn’t playing, and you want to clean up the memory, is it normal to start playing just a bit before cleaning the memory? This is so annoying!!! And I feel that the problem lies with the guy who’s operating the pedal (i.e., myself 😩).
Any help would be awesome... Thanks a lot, man! You’re the best!
Hello there, Leonardo.
Sorry for my late reply...
The looper parameters can't really be assigned to much, and I don't believe what you're asking is possible, I'm sorry...
Haha, you're right, it all has to do with timing, and that is crucial when operating a looper!
Thanks for your kind words, I greatly appreciate it!
The problem is that I have a motor disability that prevents me from pressing twice as quickly as Boss want us to do 😒. I wonder if it’s worth contacting Boss to ask them for a software update or something that would enable such feature for people who have similar disabilities... What d’you think?
Btw, no problem with your delayed response. I can imagine how it must be for you to produce videos, read messages, having to go on of errands, and so on.
Kind regards, my friend!
@@leonardocastilhone399 - Oh, I see, I'm sorry to hear that.. Well, you can surely try, it would be worth the effort.
I don't really see why Boss made the Looper controls so limited, especially with the assigns... A lot could have been controlled there.. But again, it's a scaled down version of the GT-100, so that's probably why.
I can't really complain, the channel is going very well, and I enjoy it!
But yeah, you're right, there are several things to take into account, but I'm happy to do so.
Rock on, and please let me know if you need anything else.
All the best.
Hi is there a way to dim the very bright light on my boss gt1 thanks when I tried the writing fades but the screen is still bright.
Have you got any plans on making signature sounds for different artist that we can buy and download
Thanks Brian
Hey there, Brian 😊
Thanks for your comment and questions - I appreciate it!
You can dim the overall light of the display, but not more than that.. Yes, it fades the writing, but it's the only way...
Overall I haven't found it to be too bright, but I can see where you're coming from!
On a dark stage, playing live, it's great with all that light!
Great question!... Yes, I have thought about that, and would be happy to.
I've got it on my "GT-1 to-do list", so it might be coming 😊
Let me know if you need anything else!
Best regards & Cheers.
LightDims check amazon or where you choose to buy things. They also have a website.they have different sizes and shapes, I learned about them because I hated the bright light on my Xbox one controller but I’ve used it successfully on my GT-1. They are like clear stickers btw that tint the light down darker
Hi, thanks for the great video!
There is something that´s not clear for me.... That´s okay to create assignments to CTL1 switch, it works fine. But when I try to assign to CTL2 or CTL3 switches, it simply doesn´t work at all. In the explanation of assignments to CTL2 and 3 (7:20) dispite of your are telling the the assignment is to CTL2, the source is still assigned to CTL1 (a mistake perhaps?). Well, anyway I can´t assign effects (a1, a2...) to CTL2 and 3. I am using FS7 as well. Any suggestions?
Hi there, Yuri.
Thanks for your comment and question!
When entering the A1 or A2 assign menu, make sure to always set the Source to the proper footswitch, for example CT2 and/or CT3.
By default it's set to CT1, so it has to be changed, when you're setting up the assign.
I believe that should be it. If not, then please let me know, and I'd be happy to assist further.
Have a great day.
It is true that it is a mistake at 7:13. The same mistake is also made at 8:53
Just asking .. the one that you assign in ctl1 thats automatically save to ctl1. Because it happen to me when i assign something in ctl1, then when i go back to prevoius patches and click the ctl1, it back to its original ctl1 patch. The one that i make i loss. Natural clean is the one i use.. i assign OD to ctl1 so that i have clean to distortion. But when i assign it... still go back to its original ctl1. The one that make the OD is loss again...
Hello there, sorry for the late reply...
Did you make sure to save the patch, before scrolling to the next?
You always have to save your edits.
Press the ENTER and EXIT buttons, and that will take you into the WRITE menu.
I hope this helps.
Have a great day.
When i edit my ctl 1 function, the edit doesn't get saved.
basically if I switch patches, the previously applied settings are gone
how do I save these edits?
Hi,
Im order to save any adjustments made, you have to press the Enter and Exit button, at the same time, and this will open up the Write menu. In here you can save your adjustments.
I hope this helps.
Cheers.
is it possible to make the bank up and down switches and the ctrl to be like individual stompboxes?
Hey there, Wano!
Thanks for the comment and question - I appreciate it!
Yes, the function of the UP, DOWN and CTL1 can be changed to act like stompboxes - by using the Assigns.
For example, you could have the UP footswitch be an overdrive, the DOWN to be a delay and the CTL1 a chorus.
Let me know if there's anything else I can do!
Looking forward to hear from you.
Cheers. 😊
@@GuitarNTabs What if I want to go back to the patches? Do I need to assign the bank up and down switches to its former functions?
@@wanoilagan4756 - Hello, wano.
Sorry for my late reply...
If you want to go back to the default funtions of the UP and DOWN footswitches, then yes, you will have to switch them back to their former functions.
I hope this helps.
Merry Christmas 🎄
Thanks for that, it is the one I was looking for!!!
I have a crybaby wah pedal and DS2 distortion and I would like to connect it to my GT1. Do you have a video tutorial for that? Thanks in advance...
Hi there, Jouie.
Thanks for your comment and question, I greatly appreciate it.
The optimal way to connect it all together would be:
Guitar ➡ Crybaby ➡ DS-2 ➡ GT-1 ➡ Amp, etc.
I hope that makes sense.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Best regards.
@GuitarNTabs Thanks for your time.. I haven't tried it yet but will inform you once i did it.. kind regards
So, what is the difference between taking a function and aligning it with CTRL 1,2,3 ...or taking a function and aligning it with ASSIGN A1, A2, A3, A4.???.....Aren't they the same thing?
I am asking because I already own a FS--6, and 2 FS--5's from owning a BOSS JS--8.
Now I have an opportunity to own a GT--1 on a good deal......So what I am asking is will I be able to use ALL 4 of my BOSS switches with my GT--1?.....thanks for any response. Cheers.
Excellent question!
The difference is:
CTL1, CTL2, CTL3 is only for turning effects on/off, you can't control individual parameters there.
For example, turn on an overdrive.
With the 6 Assigns you can turn effects on/off, but also change and manage parameters.
For example, turn on a chorus, while also changing the feedback on the delay and type of Reverb.
On the GT-1 you have only one socket for an external footswitch, like two FS5s or one FS-6 or one FS-7.
Honestly you don't need any more than that. The GT-1 is a great and flexible unit, and I give it my highest recommendation.
If you need any help setting up the GT-1, then I'd be more than happy to assist! Just let me know.
I hope this helps.
Best regards.
@@GuitarNTabs WOW!...Thank you for the quick and awesome response! I think I will get it now. The new BOSS ME--90 is in stock so the guy at the store wants to move the old ME--80's and GT1's...What is interesting is that I just read that GT--1's are STILL selling well for BOSS.....That has to be a good sign. So my FS-6 or 2, FS-U5's is all I need? Cool. Thanks again.....And I will take you up on you offer for help.
I promise I won't be too much of a pest. This little unit looks like it can do a lot.
I can't wait now. Cheers!
i was doing this exact thing but it didnt seem to work, it would only do the ct1 effect as opposed to both that and extra effects in assigned (gt-1b)
Hi there,
Thanks for your comment and questions.
Did you get it to work, or do you need any help??
Did you make sure to set the effect you wanted to be assigned, for the CTL1, and then use the other Assigns, A1 - A6, to set up the rest of the effects?
Also, make sure the Assign is turned ON and the Source is actually set to CTL1.
Let me know what you think.
All the best.
Is it possible to assign the three different footswitches to three different patches?
Hi Joshua.
No, patches can not be assigned to specific footswitches, only effects and parameters can.
I hope this helps.
Best regards.
@@GuitarNTabs That's unfortunate. Thank you for the answer! I appreciate it!
@@joshuahenry7482 - It surely is, BUT, you can work around this, you know.
By saving the patches you need in your desired order, so you can have the patches right next to each other, then toggle through them, using the UP and DOWN footswitches.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Best regards.
You should demonstrate how they sound
Sure, Martin, I will. I have some new videos planned, so stay tuned for that 😊
Cheers.
Can i clear the looper with an fs7?
Hi there, Pat.
Thanks for your comment and question.
If you have a look in the Boss GT-1 Parameter Guide, found on Boss' webpage, you can see a chart on what can be assigned to the footswitches, and the looper isn't an option, sadly...
Link to Parameter Guide here (Page 17) - static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GT-1_parameter_eng02_W.pdf
Where can i get a manual in spanish about the sound list and how to adjustment i dont anithing about processors
The Owner's Manual is available is Spanish, from Boss' webpage, but I don't know about the Parameter Guide..
You might have to translate some of the parts...
If im.playing live, how do i quickly go to another present, in the middle of a song?
Hi there, Paul.
Thanks for your comment and question, I greatly appreciate it!
If you need two separate patches, and you have to switch between the two, then you would have to save those two patches right next to each other, then use the UP and DOWN footswitch to access them.
But, there might be a better solution to this...
You say you need to switch between two patches, in the middle of a song, but why? What do you need?
You might actually be able to have those two patches, all within ONE single patch, by using the CTL pedals and the GT-1's Assigns.
Tell me what you need, and what the two patches are doing, and then I can figure something out, so you won't have to switch like that.
Looking forward to your reply.
Best regards.
@@GuitarNTabs Hey man thats great, its just general question, tnx for taking time to give me a long reply, i dont use the gt1 as much so im.still learning, its the only effects i have, im in the Philippines but im from Ireland. Sometimes in the middle of a song or intro you.might was a different sound, so i was wondering how that happens, yes the control button i guess, i need to spend more time on this learning about it and assigns. Thanks so much..really appreciate that.
@@pauleuc2212 - You're very welcome, I'm always happy to assist!
Aaah, I see, I'm sure you'll get there, it's just a matter of spending some time, tweaking parameters, finding out what works for you, and especially learn how to really and fully use the assigns. In the end the assigns will be all you need.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Have a great day!
Cheers.
Hlw sir I have a Boss Gt 1 or Boss FS 6 how change asending or descending in Boss Gt1by Boss FS 6 If you know that method , so please tell me sir......
I have answered your question, on the other video you commented on.
i bought a vox footswitch and its not working how's that?
Hi there.
Maybe the Vox switch doesn't meet the requirements of the GT-1.. I'm not familiar with your particular footswitch..
I would always recommend buying Boss products, when using Boss effects. I can recommend the FS-7.
Show some examples of playing
Hey!
There are videos with me showing examples of playing - have a look at my Channel.
All the best.
Porque no ponen uno en español?
No hablo español, así que me quedo con el inglés.
Creo que aún deberías poder entender esto.
The commentator is obviously knowledgeable concerning the GT-1/GT-1B, but his examples are inconsistent: which I found confusing when I first got my GT-1B.
Thank you, I'm sorry if there are any inconsistencies - this video is also a few years old now...
If you have any questions, please let me know, and I'd be happy to assist.
Thanks for watching!
Cheers.
this looks way easier than Line 6 , sorry Line 6
Hi John!
I'm glad to hear that! It's pretty straight forward, and the possibilities are endless!
Let me know if you need anything.
Cheers.
I must be borderline idiot.. coming from other platforms such as Zoom and Head Rush.. the Boss GT-1 and 1B seem overly complicated.. I feel like a borderline idiot.. LOL...
Hi!
No such thing, you're doing fine, let me help!
To be honest, the GT-1 is straight forward, so easy to program.
How can I assist you?
Best regards.
@@GuitarNTabs can you assign a patch to each of the footswitches or buttons?
@@ernestocorredoira3096 - Patches can't be assigned to the footswitches, only parameters and effects.
You use the UP and DOWN footswitches, or switches from an external footswitch, like the FS-7 to scroll through the different patches.
If you wish to have your patches in a specific order, then simply arrange them so. Then you can easily scroll through and between them.
Does this help?
Cheers.
@@GuitarNTabs Ok.. Noted.. Thank you..
So you cant assign an external footswitch to control the looper?????? So IT HAS to go on the floor....... fucking junk wtf?>
Hi there, Robert.
I've just had a quick look, both in the Manual and Parameter Guide, as well as searching the GT-1 itself.
The Looper can only be controlled by the onboard footswitches, as set by default from the factory...
The GT-1 isn't meant to be a looper, not by a long shot, and the looper-time is quite short... It's fun for recording a few things, but that's it, really.
Most Multi Effects units are made to go on the floor, but you can handle the GT-1 on a table top as well, that depends on your venue, etc.
"fucking junk" - well, I wouldn't really put it that way.. The GT-1 offers a lot of great effects, preamp models and speaker types. It's basically a down-scaled GT-100.
If there's anything else I can do, I'd be happy to assist - there's always a solution, trust me.
All the best.
Cheers.