Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II

This document explains basic operation of BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II Ver.2.1.0 (subsequently referred to as “TONE STUDIO”).

In order to use BOSS TONE STUDIO O for KATANA Mk II Ver.2.1.0, you must update the system program of your KATANA Mk II amp to the latest version.
For details on how to download the program and perform the update, refer to the product support page.
https://www.boss.info/support/

Functions Added in Ver.2.1.0 Functions Added in Ver.2.0.1

The new functions added in version 2.1.0 are as follows. The new functions added in version 2.0.1 are as follows.
¹¹ The KATANA-50 Mk II EX and KATANA-Artist Mk II HEAD are now The GA-FC EX foot controller can now be used (on all models except for the
supported. KATANA-50 Mk II).
You can now configure the functions available to control with an
¹¹ Only for Artist, Artist HEAD
expression pedal (FV-500L, FV-500H or Roland EV-5; sold separately) or a
“SOLO DELAY” has been added to the SOLO feature.
footswitch (FS-5U; sold separately) that’s connected to the GA-FC EX.

Editor basic screenÓEffect editing areaÓASSIGN

¹¹ Only for Artist, Artist HEAD

“POWER CONTROL” has been added to the SYSTEM settings, and the
50W (HALF POSITION) output can now be adjusted.

TONE STUDIO screenÓSYSTEMÓGA-FC SETTING

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Functions Added in Ver.2.0

The new functions added in version 2.0 are as follows.

LINE OUT
Custom settings have been added.

EFFECTS
¹¹ An effect chain has been added.
¹¹ We’ve added the following effects.
SOLO EQ
PEDAL BEND
CENTA OD
* For details on each effect, refer to the “KATANA Mk II Effect Parameter
List” (p. 17).

CONTOUR
In addition to switching between three types of tone definition (contour)
characteristics, you can now configure your own custom settings.

SOLO New for 50, 100, 100/212 and HEAD (already available on Artist)

You can now use each FOOT CONTROL jack as a SOLO jack.
* To use these jacks as SOLO jacks, edit the jack function assignments in
the ASSIGN page of TONE STUDIO.

¹¹ SEL CH1 CH2/EXP PEDAL jack

Connect a footswitch (FS-5L, sold separately) to turn the solo function
on/off.

¹¹ GA-FC jack New for 100, 100/212 and HEAD (already available on Artist)

Connect a GA-FC (sold separately) and long-press the selected [CH1]–

[CH4] or [PANEL] switch to switch solo on/off (the indicator slowly blinks
green when solo is on).

EQ2 New for 50, 100, 100/212 and HEAD (already available on Artist)

EQ2 has been added, so that you can now use two EQs.
EQ2 has the same functionality as EQ.

GLOBAL EQ (p. 16)

New for 50, 100, 100/212 and HEAD (already available on Artist)

You can now set three types of global equalizers.

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Getting Ready to Use TONE STUDIO Starting TONE STUDIO

1. Use a USB cable to connect the KATANA Mk II to your
Installing the USB Driver computer, and then turn on the power of the KATANA Mk II.
MEMO
Before you use TONE STUDIO, the appropriate USB driver for the product
You can edit livesets and download livesets from BOSS TONE CENTRAL
you’re using must be installed on your computer.
even if the KATANA Mk II is not connected to your computer via a USB
cable.
1. From the product support page, download the KATANA However, you can’t save the result of editing a patch. In order to save
Driver. the edited patch, you’ll need to be connected to your computer.
To obtain the latest USB driver, access the following URL, and
download and install the appropriate driver for the product you’re 2. In the [Start] menu, choose [All Programs] &[BOSS TONE
using.
STUDIO for KATANA Mk II] &[BOSS TONE STUDIO for
https://www.boss.info/support/ KATANA Mk II].
2. Double-click the downloaded KATANA Driver. The first time you start up, the dialog box “Choose a device connect
with.” appears.
Installation begins.
Proceed with the installation as directed by the installation screens. MEMO
When the screen indicates “Installation has been completed.”, click the
On the second and subsequent startups, the device is selected
[Close] button.
automatically.
The KATANA Driver has been installed on your computer.
Mac OS users
From the Finder, in the application/BOSS/KATANA Mk II folder, double-
click [BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II (.app)].

Installing TONE STUDIO 3. Choose “KATANA”, and click the [OK] button.
MEMO
Before you install TONE STUDIO, the USB driver must be installed in your
computer as described in “Installing the USB Driver” (p. 3).

Windows Users
1. Unpack the Zip file.
2. Double-click “BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II Installer.
exe”.
Installation begins.

3. Proceed with installation as directed by the install screens.

4. When the screen indicates “Completing the BOSS TONE
STUDIO for KATANA Mk II Setup Wizard”, click the [Finish]
button.

TONE STUDIO starts.

Mac Users
MEMO

1. Unpack the Zip file. Since data will be loaded from the KATANA Mk II, it may take some
time until you can use TONE STUDIO.
2. Double-click “BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II Installer.
pkg”.
Installation begins.

3. Proceed with installation as directed by the install screens.

4. When the screen indicates “The installation was successful.
The software was installed.”, click the [Close] button.

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Editor Basic Screen

2 3

1 Tone Setting select area

2 Function select area

3 [CLEAR] / [WRITE] button

If you click the [CLEAR] button, all settings are initialized to the KATANA Mk II’s original settings. By clicking the [WRITE] button you can save the edited
settings in the tone setting select area (p. 5).

4 Amp setting editing area

5 Effect editing area

Here you can specify the effects that you want to assign to the [BOOSTER], [MOD], [FX], [DELAY], and [REVERB] knobs, and to the expression pedal.

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Editing a Tone Setting Saving Edited Settings (WRITE)

Here’s how to save the edited settings.
1. At the top of KATANA Mk II Editor screen, click the [EDITOR]
button.
1. In the upper right of the KATANA Mk II Editor screen, click
2. Click the tone setting that you want to edit. the [WRITE] button.

The “WRITE” dialog box appears.

3. To edit the settings, use the mouse to operate the knobs and
buttons in the screen. 2. If you want to change the name of the tone setting, click
the TONE SETTING NAME field. You can use your computer
keyboard to enter a tone setting name.

3. Select the write-destination.

NOTE
When you save, the tone setting of the selected number is overwritten;
the original settings cannot be recovered. Select a tone setting that
you don’t mind overwriting.

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4. Click [WRITE].
The settings of the new tone setting are saved in the specified
destination.

MEMO
If you want to discard the settings, click the [CLEAR] button located in
the upper right of the screen.

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LIBRARIAN Basic Screen

1 2 3 5 6

1 [CREATE LIVESET] button

Press this button to create a new empty liveset.

2 Liveset name
Shows the name of the liveset and the number of tone settings.

3 Liveset name edit button

Click this to edit the name of the liveset. You can click the trash can symbol to delete the liveset.

4 TONE SETTING name edit button

Click this to edit the name of the tone setting. You can click the trash can symbol to delete the tone setting.

5 [Import] button
This lets you import all of the KATANA Mk II unit’s tone settings into the LIBRARIAN, or import a LIBRARIAN file from your computer into the LIBRARIAN.

6 [Export] button
This lets you export a liveset to the KATANA Mk II unit, or export a liveset and save it on your computer.

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5. Click the [OK] button.

Importing All the Tone Settings into the The tone settings are saved as a liveset in the LIBRARIAN.

LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM KATANA Mk II)

Here’s how to import all of the KATANA Mk II’s tone settings into LIBRARIAN.
All tone settings are saved as a liveset.

1. In TONE STUDIO screen, click the [LIBRARIAN] button.

2. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [Import]

button.

Exporting a LIBRARIAN Liveset to the

KATANA Mk II (EXPORT TO KATANA Mk II)
Here’s how a liveset that you saved can be restored to the KATANA Mk II’s
user patch.

1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [Export]

button.
3. Click the [KATANA Mk II] button.

2. From SELECT LIVESET, select the liveset that you want to

export.

The CREATE LIVESET screen appears.

4. Enter the liveset name, and click the [OK] button.

Import begins. If you decide to cancel during the operation, click the
[CANCEL] button.
3. Click the [KATANA Mk II] button.
Export begins. If you decide to cancel during the operation, click the
It will take some time to import all of the KATANA Mk II’s tone settings.
[CANCEL] button.
When import is finished, the message “Completed.” appears.
When export is finished, the message “Completed.” appears.

4. Click the [OK] button.

The selected liveset is written back into the KATANA Mk II.

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Restoring a Tone Setting to the KATANA Mk II Saving a Liveset to a Computer

Here’s how to select a tone setting from a liveset that you saved, and
restore it back to the KATANA Mk II.
(EXPORT TO FILE)
A liveset that you backed up can be exported to your computer (Export).
1. Drag the tone setting that you want to restore and drop it
onto the desired user patch number of the KATANA Mk II. 1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [Export]
NOTE button.
When you drop a tone setting, it overwrites the tone setting of the
selected number; the original settings cannot be recovered. Select a
user tone setting that you don’t mind overwriting. 2. From SELECT LIVESET, select the liveset that you want to
export.

3. Click the [FILE] button.

The “Save As” dialog box appears.

4. Enter a name and save-destination, and click the [Save]

button.
A liveset file (.tsl) is created at the save-destination.

Ways to use an exported liveset

¹¹ Use a USB flash drive to copy the liveset to a different computer.
¹¹ Sent the liveset via email to another KATANA Mk II user.

MEMO
You can also select multiple tone settings as described in “Selecting
multiple tone settings” (p. 11).

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Importing a Liveset from a Computer into Creating an Original Liveset

the LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM FILE) You can collect your favorite tonesettings to create an original liveset.

A liveset that you exported to a computer can be imported into a TONE 1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [CREATE
STUDIO library (Import).
LIVESET] button.

1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [Import]

button.

2. Input a name for the liveset.

2. Click the [FILE] button.

The “Open” dialog box appears.

3. Select the liveset file (extension: .tsl) that you want to import
into the library, and click the [Open] button.
The liveset is imported into the LIBRARIAN.

MEMO
The TONE STUDIO can also import the livesets created by KATANA- 3. Click the [OK] button.
Artist, KATANA-100/212, KATANA-100, KATANA-50, KATANA-HEAD into An empty liveset containing no tone settings is created.
the LIBRARIAN.

4. From the tone setting list at the left of the TONE STUDIO
screen, drag and drop your favorite tone settings into the
new liveset.

The selected tone settings are registered in the new liveset.

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55 A maximum of 15 tone settings can be registered in one liveset. If
inserting tone settings would cause the liveset to exceed 15 tone
settings, the tone settings that exceed 15 are not inserted (a message
is displayed).
55 Tone settings that are registered in another liveset can also be dragged
and dropped into the new liveset.
55 You can drag and drop the tone settings in the liveset to change their
order.
55 TONE STUDIO lets you create up to 50 livesets. If you want to create
and save more than 50 livesets, use the EXPORT TO FILE function to
save existing livesets on your computer.

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Copying Tone Settings Selecting multiple tone settings

Here’s how to copy a tone setting to another liveset or to an KATANA Mk II By using your computer’s mouse and keyboard together, you can select
tone setting. multiple tone settings.

1. Click the tone setting that you want to copy. Selecting a range of tone settings
Here’s how to select a range of consecutive tone settings.
MEMO
You can also select and copy multiple tone settings as described in
“Selecting multiple tone settings” (p. 11).
1. Click the first tone setting that you want to select.
2. Drag and drop the selected tone settings onto the desired 2. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Shift] key,
copy-destination. click the last tone setting that you want to select.
The first through last tone settings that you click are selected.
NOTE
When you drop the tone settings, they are overwritten onto the tone Selecting tone settings individually
settings of the selected red area, and the original settings cannot be
recovered. Select tone settings that you don’t mind overwriting. Here’s how to select just the individual tone settings that you click.

1. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Ctrl] key,

click a tone setting that you want to select.
The tone setting you click is selected. The selected tone setting is
highlighted.

Mac OS users
While holding down your computer keyboard’s [command] key, click a
tone setting that you want to select.

2. If you want to select other tone settings, repeat step 1.

If you hold down the [Ctrl] key and click a selected (highlighted) tone
setting once again, the selection is cleared (that tone setting is no
longer highlighted).

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55 If you select non-consecutive tone settings and copy them, they are
copied as successive tone settings.

55 A maximum of 50 tone settings can be registered in one liveset. If

inserting tone settings would cause the liveset to exceed 50 tone
settings, the tone settings that exceed 50 are not inserted (a message
is displayed).
55 Tone settings that are registered in a liveset can be copied to your own
liveset or to a new liveset.

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The difference between operations when Moving Tone Settings

selecting and copying multiple tone settings Here’s how to move a tone setting to another liveset or to an KATANA Mk II
tone setting. When you move a tone setting, it disappears from its previous
location.
When you drag and drop the selected tone settings, the copy result
will differ depending on your mouse operation.
1. Click the tone setting that you want to move.
Drag and drop when a red area is shown at the copy- MEMO
destination (overwrite copy) You can also select and move multiple tone settings as described in
“Selecting multiple tone settings” (p. 11).

2. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Alt] key,

drag and drop the selected tone setting to the desired copy-
destination.

Mac OS users
While holding down your computer keyboard’s [option] key, drag and
drop.

The tone settings are copied to the area indicated by the red color.

Drag and drop between copy-destination tone settings Deleting Tone Settings
(insert) Here’s how to delete an unwanted tone setting.

1. Click the tone setting that you want to delete.

MEMO
You can also select and delete multiple tone settings as described in
“Selecting multiple tone settings” (p. 11).

2. Press your computer keyboard’s [Delete] key.

The “DELETE TONE SETTING” message appears.

The tone settings are inserted at the position of the red line.
Subsequent tone settings are moved backward.

NOTE
Deleted tone settings cannot be recovered. If you decide not to delete,
click the [CANCEL] button.

3. Click the [OK] button.

The selected tone settings are deleted.

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Editing a Liveset Name Deleting a Liveset

Here’s how to delete a liveset that you no longer need.
1. Click the [ ] button located at the right of the name of the
liveset that you want to edit.
1. Click the [ ] button located at the right of the name of the
liveset that you want to delete.

2. Click the [ ] button.

The “Delete liveset” message appears.

Rearranging Livesets
Here’s how to rearrange the livesets that are displayed.

1. Click the liveset that you want to rearrange. NOTE

The deleted liveset cannot be recovered. If you decide to cancel
without deleting, click the [CANCEL] button.
2. Drag and drop the liveset name.
The liveset moves to the position indicated by the red line.
3. Click the [OK] button.
The selected liveset is deleted.

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Downloading and Using Livesets from BOSS TONE CENTRAL

Livesets that have been published on BOSS TONE CENTRAL can be downloaded and used on the KATANA Mk II.

1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [TONE 4. Click the [OK] button, and click the [LIBRARIAN] button once
CENTRAL] button. again.
The liveset you downloaded appears.

The tone settings published on BOSS TONE CENTRAL are listed

together with explanations of the tone settings.

2. In LIVESET, select the liveset that you want to download.

In this example, select “Liquid Tones by Liquid Charlie”.

5. Drag and drop tone settings from the downloaded liveset

into the desired tone setting numbers of the KATANA Mk II.

NOTE
3. At the top of the screen, click the [ADD] button. When you drop a tone setting, it overwrites the tone setting of the
selected number; the original settings cannot be recovered. Select a
tone setting that you don’t mind overwriting.

In this example, drag and drop the tone setting “01 LIQUID DRIVE 1”
onto “PANEL”.

The liveset is downloaded, and the message “Completed.” appears.

MEMO
Downloads from BOSS TONE STUDIO are done in units of livesets.
You can’t download individual tone settings, nor add individual tone
settings to the library.

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Selecting the Device Controlled by TONE Saving All KATANA Mk II Settings to the
STUDIO Computer (ALL DATA BACKUP)
Here’s how to select the device controlled by TONE STUDIO. Here’s how all data saved in the KATANA Mk II can be backed-up to the
computer.

1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [SYSTEM] 1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [SYSTEM]
button. button.
The MENU screen appears.

2. Click [ALL DATA BACKUP].

The ALL DATA BACKUP screen appears.

2. Click the [DEVICE SETTING] button. 3. Click the [TO FILE] button.
The “Device” screen appears.

3. Click SELECT DEVICE, and from the list choose [KATANA].

The “Save As” dialog box appears.

4. Input a name and save-destination, and click the [Save]

button.
Export begins.
It will take some time for all data to be exported.
When the operation is finished, the message “Completed.” appears.

5. Click the [OK] button.

An all data file (.alb file) is created in the save-destination.

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Restoring an All Data File from the Computer Adjusting theTone of the Entire KATANA Mk II
to the KATANA Mk II (ALL DATA RESTORE) (GLOBAL EQ)
Here’s how an all data file previously saved on the computer can be You can place the global equalizer either before (INPUT) or after (OUTPUT)
restored to the KATANA Mk II. the effect chain.

NOTE
When you restore, all data is overwritten, and cannot be returned to its 1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [SYSTEM]
previous settings. button.

1. At the top of the TONE STUDIO screen, click the [SYSTEM] 2. Click [GLOBAL EQ].
button. The GLOBAL EQ screen appears.

2. Click [ALL DATA BACKUP].

The ALL DATA BACKUP screen appears.

3. Click the [FROM FILE] button.

3. Make settings for the global equalizer.

You can make three types of equalizer settings (green, red, orange)
and switch between them during use.

4. Click the [CLOSE] button.

The settings are completed.
The “Open” dialog box appears.

4. Select the all data file (extension: .alb) that you want to
restore, and click the [Open] button.
Import begins.
Since all data is being imported, this will take some time. When the
operation is finished, the message “Completed.” appears.

5. Click the [OK] button.

All data is restored to the KATANA Mk II.

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• This effect sound is mono. MOD/FX
• This effect sound is output with two channels. With MOD and FX, you can select the effect to be used from the following.
• These effects take a mono input and output it on two channels. You can select the same effect for MOD and FX.

MOD/FX Type
BOOSTER This is a list of the effects that can be selected for MOD/FX.

Various boosters and distortion effects can be selected. Effect Name Explanation
Frequency band division is employed to produce two different
CHORUS choruses, one for low frequencies and one for higher frequen-
BOOSTER Type cies. This allows you to achieve a more natural chorus sound.
The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character
Type Explanation FLANGER
to the sound.
This not only functions as a booster, but also produces a clean By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser
CLEAN BOOST PHASER
tone that has punch even when used alone. effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound.
TREBLE BOOST This is a booster that has bright characteristics. This models a Uni-Vibe.
This is a booster with unique characteristics in the midrange. UNI-V Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a
MID BOOST Making the connection before the preamp produces sound unique undulation that you can’t get with a regular phaser.
suitable for solos. TREMOLO Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume.
A lustrous crunch sound with an added element of amp VIBRATO This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch.
CRUNCH OD
distortion. ROTARY This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker.
This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar
BLUES DRIVE RING MOD
This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces the nuances sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound can
(Ring Modulator)
of picking. be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches.
This models the sound of the BOSS OD-1. SLOW GEAR This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound).
OVERDRIVE
This produces sweet, mild distortion. This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression
SLICER
that a rhythm backing phrase is being played.
This is an overdrive sound that provides distortion with a natural
NATURAL OD This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the
feeling. COMP
volume level of the input signal. You can also use it as a limiter
WARM OD This is a warm overdrive. (Compressor)
to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent distortion.
TURBO OD This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the BOSS OD-2. LIMITER The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion.
T-SCREAM This models an Ibanez TS-808. T. WAH You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in
DISTORTION This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound. (Touch Wah) response to the guitar level.
FAT DS A distortion sound with thick distortion. This changes the filtering over a periodic cycle, providing an
AUTO WAH
automatic wah effect.
DST+ This models a MXR DISTORTION+.
You can use an expression pedal connected to the FX jack on
GUV DS This models a Marshall GUV’NOR.
PEDAL WAH the rear panel of the GA-FC foot controller (sold separately) to
RAT This models a Proco RAT. control the wah effect in real time.
This models the sound of the BOSS MT-2. GRAPHIC EQ
Adjusts the tone. You can adjust the sound quality in ten bands.
METAL ZONE It produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old style to slash (Graphic Equalizer)

metal. PARAMETRIC EQ
Adjusts the tone. You can adjust the sound quality in four bands.
This is distortion sound that is ideal for performances of heavy (Parametric Equalizer)
METAL DS
riffs. Simulation of the characteristics of particular guitar compo-
This models a FUZZFACE. GUITAR SIM nents such as pickups and different guitar bodies allows you to
’60S FUZZ (Guitar Simulator) switch among a number of different guitar types all while using
It produces a fat fuzz sound. a single guitar.
MUFF FUZZ This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π. AC.GUITAR SIM This transforms the sound of an electric guitar into the sound of
OCT FUZZ A fuzz sound with rich harmonic content. (Acoustic Guitar
an acoustic guitar.
Simulator)
This models the sound of the BOSS HM-2.
This processor allows you to change the sound produced by the
HM-2 It produces distinctive cranked-up distortion sound with AC. PROCESSOR pickup on an acoustic electric guitar, creating a richer sound
compression. (Acoustic Processor) similar to that obtained with a microphone placed close to the
This is the sound of the BOSS ML-2 which is ideal for high speed guitar.
METAL CORE
metal riffs. WAVE SYNTH This is a synth sound that processes the guitar input signal.
CENTA OD This models a KLON CENTAUR. OCTAVE This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound.
This adds sound lowered by an octave to the original sound.
HEAVY OCTAVE Since you can play chords even when using this effect, you can
BOOSTER Parameters use it to fatten the sound of your chordal playing as well.
This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down)
PITCH SHIFTER
Parameter Value Explanation within a range of two octaves.
TYPE Refer to BOOSTER Type Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted
HARMONIST according to an analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to
DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion.
create harmony based on diatonic scales.
TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone.
HUMANIZER This can create human vowel-like sounds.
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. PHASER 90E This models an MXR EVH-90 Phase Shifter.
Turning this to the left (counterclockwise)
BOTTOM -50–+50 FLANGER117E This models an MXR EVH-117 Flanger.
produces a sound with the low end cut; turning
it to the right boosts the low end in the sound. This models a Jim Dunlop EVH-95 Wah pedal. You can control the
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. wah effect in real time by adjusting the expression pedal con-
WAH 95E
nected to the SEL CH1 CH2/EXP PEDAL jack on the rear panel, or
SOLO SW OFF, ON Switches to a tone that is suitable for solos. to the rear panel of the GA-FC foot controller (sold separately).
SOLO LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume level when the Solo Sw is ON. DC-30 This models a Roland DC-30.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

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MOD/FX Effect Parameters PHASER

By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect
CHORUS gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound.

Frequency band division is employed to produce two different choruses, Parameter Value Explanation
one for low frequencies and one for higher frequencies. This allows you to Selects the number of stages that the phaser effect will use.
achieve a more natural chorus sound. This is a four-phase effect. A light phaser effect is
4 STAGE
obtained.
Parameter Value Explanation 8 STAGE This is a eight-phase effect. It is a popular phaser effect.
TYPE
Adjust the speed of the chorus effect for the
LOW RATE 0–100, This is a twelve-phase effect. A deep phase effect is
low frequency range. 12 STAGE
obtained.
Adjust the depth of the chorus effect for the
This is the phaser with two phase shift circuits
LOW DEPTH 0–100 low frequency range. If you wish to use this as a BiPHASE
connected in series.
doubling effect, use a setting of 0.
RATE 0–100 This sets the rate of the phaser effect.
Adjusts the delay of the effect sound in the
low-frequency range. Extending the pre-delay DEPTH 0–100 Determines the depth of the phaser effect.
LOW PRE DELAY 0.0–40.0 ms
will produce the sensation of multiple sounds Determines the amount of resonance (feedback).
(doubling effect). RESONANCE 0–100 Increasing the value will emphasize the effect, creating
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound in the a more unusual sound.
LOW LEVEL 0–100
low-frequency range. MANUAL 0–100 Adjusts the center frequency of the phaser effect.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the phaser.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
This sets the cycle of the step function that changes
OFF, the rate and depth. When it is set to a higher value, the
Adjust the speed of the chorus effect for the STEP RATE
HIGH RATE 0–100, 0–100 change will be finer. Set this to “Off” when not using
high frequency range.
the Step function.
Adjust the depth of the chorus effect for the
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
HIGH DEPTH 0–100 high frequency range. If you wish to use this as
a doubling effect, use a setting of 0.
Adjusts the delay of the effect sound in the
high-frequency range. Extending the pre-delay
HIGH PRE DELAY 0.0–40.0 ms
will produce the sensation of multiple sounds
(doubling effect). UNI-V
Adjusts the volume of the effect sound in the
HIGH LEVEL 0–100 This models a Uni-Vibe.
high-frequency range.
CROSSOVER 100 Hz–4.00 This sets the frequency dividing the low- and Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a unique
FREQUENCY kHz high-frequency ranges. undulation that you can’t get with a regular phaser.

Parameter Value Explanation

RATE 0–100 Adjusts the rate of the UNI-V effect.

FLANGER DEPTH
LEVEL
0–100
0–100
Adjusts the depth of the UNI-V effect.
Adjusts the volume.
The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the
sound.

Parameter
RATE
Value
0–100
Explanation
This sets the rate of the flanging effect.
TREMOLO
DEPTH 0–100 Determines the depth of the flanging effect. Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume.
Determines the amount of resonance (feedback).
RESONANCE 0–100 Increasing the value will emphasize the effect, Parameter Value Explanation
creating a more unusual sound. Adjusts changes in volume level. A higher value will
WAVE SHAPE 0–100
Adjusts the center frequency at which to apply steepen wave’s shape.
MANUAL 0–100
the effect. RATE 0–100 Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the change.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the flanger. DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the depth of the effect.
This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
FLAT,
LOW CUT begins to take effect. When “Flat” is selected, the
55 Hz–800 Hz
low cut filter will have no effect.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
VIBRATO
This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch.

Parameter Value Explanation

RATE 0–100 Adjusts the rate of the vibrato.
DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the depth of the vibrato.
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.

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ROTARY COMP
This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume
level of the input signal. You can also use it as a limiter to suppress only the
Parameter Value Explanation
sound peaks and prevent distortion.
RATE 0–100 Adjusts the speed of the rotation.
DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the amount of depth in the rotary effect. Parameter Value Explanation
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume. BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3.
This is a compressor that adds an even stronger effect in
HI-BAND
the high end.

RING MOD
LIGHT This is a compressor with a light effect.
D-COMP This models a MXR DynaComp.
TYPE This is modeled on the sound of the Dan Armstrong
The sound can be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. ORANGE
ORANGE SQUEEZER.
Parameter Value Explanation When applied heavily, this compressor effect provides a
FAT
This selects the mode for the ring modulator. fat tone with a boosted midrange.

NORMAL This is a normal ring modulator. When applied heavily, this compressor effect produces a
MILD
sweet tone with the high end cut.
By ring-modulating the input signal, a bell like
sound is created. The intelligent ring modulator Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level signals are
SUSTAIN 0–100
changes the oscillation frequency according to the boosted. Larger values will result in longer sustain.
MODE pitch of the input sound and therefore produces Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the
INTELLIGENT a sound with the sense of pitch, which is quite ATTACK 0–100 strings are played. Higher values result in a sharper
different from NORMAL. This effect does not give attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.
a satisfactory result if the pitch of the guitar sound
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
is not correctly detected. So, you must use single
notes, not chords. TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone.

FREQUENCY 0–100 Adjusts the frequency of the internal oscillator.

EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
DIRECT MIX
LIMITER
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion.

SLOW GEAR Parameter Value Explanation

Selects the limiter type.
This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound).
BOSS LIMITER This selects a stereo limiter.
Parameter Value Explanation TYPE RACK 160D This models a dbx 160X.
Adjusts the sensitivity of the slow gear. When it is set to a VTG RACK U
This models a UREI 1178.
lower value, the effect of the slow gear can be obtained only (VINTAGE RACK U)
SENS 0–100 with a stronger picking, while no effect is obtained with a
Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal
weaker picking. When the value is set higher, the effect is
from your guitar. When the input signal level
obtained even with a weak picking. THRESHOLD 0–100
exceeds this threshold level, limiting will be
Adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum applied.
RISE TIME 0–100
from the moment you begin picking. This selects the compression ratio used with
RATIO 1:1–INF:1
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. signals in excess of the threshold level.
Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when
the strings are played. Higher values result in a
ATTACK 0–100
sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined
sound.
SLICER RELEASE 0–100 Adjusts the release time.
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a
rhythm backing phrase is being played.

Parameter Value Explanation

Select the slice pattern that will be used to cut the
PATTERN P1–P20
sound.
RATE 0–100 Adjust the rate at which the sound will be cut.
Adjust the sensitivity of triggering.
With low settings of this parameter, softly picked
notes will not retrigger the phrase (i.e., the phrase
TRIGGER SENS 0–100 will continue playing), but strongly picked notes will
retrigger the phrase so that it will playback from the
beginning. With high settings of this parameter, the
phrase will be retriggered even by softly picked notes.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

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T. WAH PEDAL WAH

You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the You can control the wah effect in real time by adjusting the expression
guitar level. pedal connected to the SEL CH1 CH2/EXP PEDAL jack on the rear panel, or
to the rear panel of the GA-FC foot controller (sold separately).
Parameter Value Explanation
Selects the wah mode. Parameter Value Explanation
Selects the wah mode.
Low pass filter. This provides a wah effect over a wide
MODE LPF This models the sound of the CRY BABY wah
frequency range. CRY WAH
pedal popular in the ’70s.
Band pass filter. This provides a wah effect in a narrow
BPF
frequency range. VO WAH This models the sound of the VOX V846.
Selects the direction in which the filter will change in response to FAT WAH This is a wah sound featuring a bold tone.
the input.
This wah has a refined sound with no unusual
POLAR TYPE LIGHT WAH
DOWN The frequency of the filter will fall. characteristics.
This expanded wah features a variable range
UP The frequency of the filter will rise.
7STRING WAH compatible with seven-string and baritone
Specifies the sensitivity with which the filter changes in guitars.
the direction specified by the POLAR setting. This completely original effect offers enhance-
SENS 0–100 Higher values will produce a stronger tone which RESO WAH ments on the characteristic resonances
emphasizes the wah effect more. With a setting of 0, the produced by analog synth filters.
strength of picking will have no effect. Adjusts the position of the wah pedal.
PEDAL POS
FREQ 0–100 Adjusts the center frequency of the Wah effect. 0–100
(PEDAL POSITION) * This parameter is used after it’s been
Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the assigned to an EXP Pedal or similar controller.
area around the center frequency.
Selects the tone produced when the heel of
PEAK 0–100 Higher values will produce a stronger tone which PEDAL MIN 0–100
the EXP Pedal is depressed.
emphasizes the wah effect more. With a value of 50 a
Selects the tone produced when the toe of the
standard wah sound will be produced. PEDAL MAX 0–100
EXP Pedal is depressed.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

AUTO WAH GRAPHIC EQ

This changes the filtering over a periodic cycle, providing an automatic
This adjusts the tone. You can adjust the sound quality in ten bands.
wah effect.
Parameter Value
Parameter Value Explanation
31 Hz
Selects the wah mode.
62 Hz
Low pass filter. This provides a wah effect over a wide
LPF 125 Hz
MODE frequency range.
Band pass filter. This provides a wah effect in a narrow 250 Hz
BPF
frequency range. 500 Hz
-20–+20 dB
RATE 0–100 Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the change. 1 kHz
DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the depth of the effect. 2 kHz
FREQ 0–100 Adjusts the center frequency of the Wah effect. 4 kHz
Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the 8 kHz
area around the center frequency.
16 kHz
PEAK 0–100 Higher values will produce a stronger tone which
LEVEL -20–+20 dB
emphasizes the wah effect more. With a value of 50 a
standard wah sound will be produced.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

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PARAMETRIC EQ GUITAR SIM

This adjusts the tone. You can adjust the sound quality in four bands. Simulation of the characteristics of particular guitar components such as
pickups and different guitar bodies allows you to switch among a number
Parameter Value Explanation of different guitar types all while using a single guitar.
LOW GAIN -20–+20 dB Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
Parameter Value Explanation
LOW-MID GAIN -20–+20 dB Adjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.
Selects the type of the guitar simulator.
HIGH-MID GAIN -20–+20 dB Adjusts the high-middle frequency range tone.
Changes from a single-coil pickup tone to a
HIGH GAIN -20–+20 dB Adjusts the high frequency range tone. S0H
humbucking pickup tone.
Adjusts the overall volume level of the
LEVEL -20–+20 dB Changes from a humbucking pickup tone to a
equalizer. H0S
single-coil pickup tone.
LOW-MID Specifies the center of the frequency range
20 Hz–10.0 kHz H0HF Changes from a humbucking pickup tone to a
FREQUENCY that will be adjusted by the LOW-MID GAIN.
(HALF TONE) single-coil pickup half tone.
Adjusts the width of the area affected by the
LOW-MID Q 0.5–16 EQ centered at the LOW-MID FREQ. Higher Changes a single-coil pickup tone to a hollow
S0HOLLOW
values will narrow the area. body tone with the body resonance added.
TYPE
HIGH-MID Specifies the center of the frequency range Changes a humbucking pickup tone to a hollow
20 Hz–10.0 kHz H0HOLLOW
FREQUENCY that will be adjusted by the HIGH-MID GAIN. body tone with the body resonance added.
Adjusts the width of the area affected by the S0AC Changes a single-coil pickup tone to an acoustic
HIGH-MID Q 0.5–16 EQ centered at the HIGH-MID FREQ. Higher (ACOUSTIC) guitar tone.
values will narrow the area.
H0AC Changes a humbucking pickup tone to an acoustic
This sets the frequency at which the low
FLAT, (ACOUSTIC) guitar tone.
LOW CUT cut filter begins to take effect. When “Flat” is
20 Hz–800 Hz
selected, the low cut filter will have no effect. P0AC
Changes a piezo pickup tone to an acoustic guitar
This sets the frequency at which the high cut (PIEZO tone.
630 Hz–12.5 kHz,
HIGH CUT filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is 0ACOUSTIC)
FLAT
selected, the high cut filter will have no effect. LOW -50–+50 Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
HIGH -50–+50 Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
Adjusts the way the body sounds when TYPE is set
to S0HOLLOW, H0HOLLOW, S0AC, H0AC
or P0AC.
BODY 0–100
The body sound increases as the value is raised;
reducing the value produces a tone similar to that
from a piezo pickup.
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.

AC. GUITAR SIM

This effect simulates the tonal character of an acoustic guitar.

Parameter Value Explanation

BODY 0–100 Adjusts the body resonance.
LOW -50–+50 Specifies the sense of volume for the low-frequency range.
HIGH -50–+50 Specifies the sense of volume for the high-frequency range.
LEVEL 0–100 Specifies the volume of the effect.

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AC. PROCESSOR OCTAVE

This processor allows you to change the sound produced by the pickup on This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound.
an acoustic electric guitar, creating a richer sound similar to that obtained
with a microphone placed close to the guitar. Parameter Value Explanation
This selects the register to which the effect is applied.
Parameter Value Explanation B1 (corresponds to the sound of an open 7th
Selects the modeling type. RANGE 1 (B1–E6) string) to E6 (corresponds to the 1st string
played at the 24th fret)
SMALL This is the sound of a small-bodied acoustic guitar.
B1 (corresponds to the sound of an open 7th
This is a standard, unadorned acoustic guitar RANGE 2 (B1–E5) string) to E5 (corresponds to the 1st string
TYPE MEDIUM
sound. RANGE played at the 12th fret)
BRIGHT This is a bright acoustic guitar sound. B1 (corresponds to the sound of an open 7th
POWER This is a powerful acoustic guitar sound. RANGE 3 (B1–E4) string) to E4 (corresponds to the sound of an
BASS -50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. open 1st string)

MIDDLE -50–+50 Adjusts the midrange balance. B1 (corresponds to the sound of an open 7th
RANGE 4 (B1–E3) string) to E3 (corresponds to the 4th string
TREBLE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range. played at the 2nd fret)
PRESENCE -50–+50 Adjusts the balance in the extended upper range. Adjusts the volume of the sound one octave
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume. below.
20.0 Hz–10.0 Specifies the frequency range to be adjusted with DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
MIDDLE FREQ
kHz Middle.

HEAVY OCTAVE
WAVE SYNTH This adds sound lowered by an octave to the original sound. Since you can
play chords even when using this effect, you can use it to fatten the sound
This is a synth sound that processes the guitar input signal. of your chordal playing as well.
* When you use a wave synthesizer, observe the following points.
Parameter Value Explanation
• Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds
Adjusts the volume of the sound one
played simultaneously) cannot be played. Be sure to mute all the 1OCT LEVEL 0–100
octave below.
other strings and play only one note at a time.
Adjusts the volume of the sound two
• If the unit cannot detect the attack, it may not sound correctly. If the 2OCT LEVEL 0–100
octaves below.
unit cannot detect the attack, it may not sound correctly.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
• The sensitivity may vary according to the guitar’s TONE knob and
pickup type.

Parameter Value Explanation

Selects a wave type which the synth sound is based.
PITCH SHIFTER
SAW
This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a
Creates a synth sound with a saw waveform ( ).
WAVE range of two octaves.
Creates a synth sound with the
SQUARE
square waveform ( ).
Parameter Value Explanation
Adjusts the frequency where the harmonics contents of
CUTOFF 0–100 Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound.
the sound are cut off.
Adjusts the amount of resonance (and the tone One-voice pitch-shifted sound output in
1VOICE
RESONANCE 0–100 coloration) in the synth sound. The higher the value, the VOICE monaural.
more the synth tone coloration is emphasized. Two-voice pitch-shifted sound (PS1, PS2) output
2VOICE
SYNTH LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the synth sound. in monaural.
Adjusts the amount of filtering applied in response to PS1:PITCH Adjusts the amount of pitch shift (the amount of
FILTER SENS 0–100 -24–+24
the input. PS2:PITCH interval) in semitone steps.
FILTER DECAY 0–100 This sets the time needed for the filter to finish its sweep. 1:LEVEL
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the pitch shifter.
Adjusts the depth of the filter. When the value is higher, 2:LEVEL
FILTER DEPTH 0–100
the filter will change more drastically.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
Selection for the pitch shifter mode.
FAST, The response is slower in the order of FAST,
MEDIUM, MEDIUM and SLOW, but the modulation is
PS1:MODE SLOW lessened in the same order.
PS2:MODE MONO is used for inputting single notes.

MONO * You may be unable to produce the intended

effect when playing chords (two or more notes
played simultaneously).

PS1:FINE Make fine adjustments to the interval. The amount

-50–+50 of the change in the Fine 100 is equivalent to that
PS2:FINE of the Pitch 1.

PS1:PRE DELAY Adjusts the time from when the direct sound is
0–300 ms heard until the pitch shifted sounds are heard.
PS2:PRE DELAY Normally you can leave this set at 0 ms.
Adjusts the feedback amount of the pitch shift
PS1:FEEDBACK 0–100
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HARMONIST HUMANIZER
Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according This can create human vowel-like sounds.
to an analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to create harmony based
on diatonic scales. Parameter Value Explanation

* Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds This sets the mode that switches the vowels.
played simultaneously) cannot be played. Be sure to mute all the other It changes from VOWEL 1 to VOWEL 2 along with the
strings and play only one note at a time. PICKING picking. The time spent for the change is adjusted with
MODE
the rate.
* If the unit cannot detect the attack, it may not sound correctly. If the unit
By adjusting the rate and depth, two vowels (VOWEL 1
cannot detect the attack, it may not sound correctly. AUTO
and VOWEL 2) can be switched automatically.
* The sensitivity may vary according to the guitar’s TONE knob and pickup VOWEL 1 a, e, i, o, u Selects the first vowel.
type.
VOWEL 2 a, e, i, o, u Selects the second vowel.

Parameter Value Explanation RATE 0–100 Adjusts the cycle for changing the two vowels.

Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound. DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the depth of the effect.

VOICE 1VOICE One pitch-shifted voice is output in monaural. LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.

2VOICE Two pitch-shifted voices are output in monaural. Adjusts the sensitivity of the humanizer.
When it is set to a lower value, no effect of the human-
This determines the pitch of the sound added to izer is obtained with weaker picking, while stronger
the input sound, when you are making a harmony. SENS *1 0–100
picking produces the effect. When it is set to a higher
HR1:HARMONY -2 oct–+2 It allows you to set it by up to 2 octaves higher value, the effect of the humanizer can be obtained
HR2:HARMONY oct, USER or lower than the input sound. When the scale whether the picking is weak or strong.
is set to USER, this parameter sets the user scale Adjusts the cycle for changing the two vowels. When it
number to be used. is set to lower than 50, the time for VOWEL 1 is shorter.
MANUAL *2 0–100
The key setting corresponds to the key of the song When it is set to higher than 50, the time for VOWEL 1
(#, b) as follows. is longer.

Major
*1 Setting available when MODE is set to PICKING.
*2 Setting available when MODE is set to AUTO.
C (Am)–B
MASTER KEY Minor
(G#m)

PHASER 90E
Major

Minor This models an MXR EVH-90 Phase Shifter.

DIR.MIX
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. Parameter Value Explanation
(DIRECT MIX)
Adjusts the time from when the direct sound Switches the character of the phaser.
HR1:PRE DELAY
0–300 ms, is heard until the harmonist sounds are heard. SCRIPT OFF, ON OFF: Modern
HR2:PRE DELAY Normally you can leave this set at 0 ms. ON: Vintage
Adjusts the feedback amount of the harmonist SPEED 0–100 Sets the rate and the depth of the phaser effect.
HR1:FEEDBACK 0–100
sound.
HR1:LEVEL
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the harmony sound.
HR2:LEVEL

Parameter Value Explanation FLANGER117E

C -24 C–+24 C This models an MXR EVH-117 Flanger.
Db -24 D²–+24 D²
Parameter Value Explanation
D -24 D–+24 D
Adjusts the center frequency at which to apply
Eb -24 E²–+24 E² MANUAL 0–100
the effect.
E -24 E–+24 E WIDTH 0–100 Determines the depth of the flanging effect.

F You can specify a pitch in the range SPEED 0–100 This sets the rate of the flanging effect.
USER SCALE -24 F–+24 F
two octaves above or below the Determines the amount of feedback. Increasing
*1 *2 F# -24 F¾–+24 F¾ direct sound. REGEN. 0–100 the value will emphasize the effect, creating a
G -24 G–+24 G more unusual sound.

Ab -24 A²–+24 A²
A -24 A–+24 A
Bb -24 B²–+24– B²
B -24 B–+24 B

*1 This can be specified if HR1:HARMONY or HR2:HARMONY is “USER”.

*2 The correspondence between the note names and the knobs differs depending
on the specified KEY. Knob [1] of the first page is the tonic (root note) of the
specified KEY. The table shows the example of when KEY is set to C (Am).

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WAH 95E DELAY/DELAY 2

This models a Jim Dunlop EVH-95 Wah pedal. You can control the wah This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to
effect in real time by adjusting the expression pedal connected to the SEL the sound or creating special effects.
CH1 CH2/EXP PEDAL jack on the rear panel, or to the rear panel of the GA-
FC foot controller (sold separately).
DELAY Type
Parameter Value Explanation
Adjusts the position of the wah pedal. TYPE Explanation
PEDAL POS
0–100 * This parameter is used after it’s been DIGITAL This is a simple monaural delay.
(PEDAL POSITION)
assigned to an EXP Pedal or similar controller. This allows you to obtain the tap delay effect that divides the delay
PAN
Selects the tone produced when the heel of time, then deliver them to L and R channels.
PEDAL MIN 0–100
the EXP Pedal is depressed. STEREO This is a stereo-in/out delay.
Selects the tone produced when the toe of the ANALOG This gives a mild analog delay sound.
PEDAL MAX 0–100
EXP Pedal is depressed.
This setting provides the characteristic wavering sound of the tape
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. TAPE ECHO
echo.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. REVERSE This produces an effect where the sound is played back in reverse.
MODULATE This delay adds a pleasant wavering effect to the sound.
SDE-3000 This models the sound of the Roland SDE-3000.

DC-30
This models a Roland DC-30. DELAY Parameters
Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation

CHORUS Chorus effect TYPE Refer to DELAY Type

TYPE DELAY TIME 1–2000 ms Adjusts the delay time.
ECHO Echo effect
Adjust the depth of the chorus effect. Adjusts the volume that is returned to the input.
CHORUS INTENSITY 0–100 FEEDBACK 0–100 A higher value will increase the number of the
* Only when TYPE is CHORUS. delay repeats.
Adjusts the delay time. This sets the frequency at which the high cut filter
ECHO REPEAT RATE 40–600 ms 630 Hz–
* Only when TYPE is ECHO. HIGH CUT begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is selected, the
12.5 kHz, FLAT
high cut filter will have no effect.
Adjusts the volume that is returned to
the input. A higher value will increase Adjusts the delay time of the right channel delay.
EHO INTENSITY 0–100 the number of the delay repeats. This setting adjusts the R channel delay time
TAP TIME 0–100% relative to the L channel delay time (considered
* Only when TYPE is ECHO. as 100%).
Adjusts the volume of the delay sound. * Only when TYPE is PAN.
ECHO LEVEL 0–100
* Only when TYPE is ECHO. EFFECT LEVEL 0–120 Adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
INPUT VOLUME 0–100 Adjusts the input level. DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone. MOD RATE Adjusts the modulation rate of the delay sound.
Direct sound and effect sound are (MODULATION 0–100
D/E RATE) * Only when TYPE is MODULATE or SDE-3000.
output respectively.
OUTPUT
Direct sound and effect sound are mixed MOD DEPTH Adjusts the modulation depth of the delay sound.
D+E (MODULATION 0–100
and output.
DEPTH) * Only when TYPE is MODULATE or SDE-3000.
MOD SW Turns the modulation on/off.
(MODULATION OFF, ON
SW) * Only when TYPE is SDE-3000.

PEDAL BEND Turns the filter on/off.

* If this is on, a natural-sounding effect is
You can get a pitch bend effect in real time by adjusting the expression FILTER OFF, ON obtained when you’re using the delay as an
pedal connected to the SEL CH1 CH2/EXP PEDAL jack on the rear panel, or echo.
to the rear panel of the GA-FC foot controller (sold separately). * Only when TYPE is SDE-3000.
* Models the way in which the SDE-3000’s
Parameter Value Explanation frequency response is affected by the delay
RANGE 8kHz, 17kHz range.
Adjusts the pedal position for pedal bend.
PEDAL POSITION 0–100 * Only when TYPE is SDE-3000.
* This parameter is used after it’s been assigned
to an expression pedal or similar controller. Specifies the phase of the delay sound. Selecting
NORMAL, INV inverts the phase.
This sets the pitch at the point where the DELAY PHASE
PEDAL MAX -24–+24 INVERSE
expression pedal is all the way down. * Only when TYPE is SDE-3000.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. Specifies the phase of the delay sound feedback.
FEEDBACK NORMAL, Selecting INV inverts the phase.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
PHASE INVERSE
* Only when TYPE is SDE-3000.

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REVERB EQ
This effect adds reverberation to the sound. This adjusts the tone.

REVERB Type PARAMETRIC EQ

TYPE Explanation You can adjust the sound quality in four bands.
Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration
PLATE of a metallic plate). Provides a metallic sound with a distinct upper Parameter Value Explanation
range. ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off.
Simulates the reverberation in a small room. Provides warm Adjusts the low frequency range
ROOM LOW GAIN -20–+20 dB
reverberations. tone.
Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Provides clear and Adjusts the low-middle frequency
HALL 1 LOW-MID GAIN -20–+20 dB
spacious reverberations. range tone.
SPRING This simulates the sound of a guitar amp’s built-in spring reverb. Adjusts the high-middle frequency
HIGH-MID GAIN -20–+20 dB
This reverb adds the wavering sound found in hall reverb to range tone.
MODULATE
provide an extremely pleasant reverb sound. Adjusts the high frequency range
HIGH GAIN -20–+20 dB
tone.
Adjusts the overall volume level of
LEVEL -20–+20 dB
the equalizer.
REVERB Parameters Specifies the center of the frequency
LOW-MID FREQUENCY 20 Hz–10.0 kHz range that will be adjusted by the
Parameter Value Explanation LOW-MID GAIN.
TYPE Refer to REVERB Type Adjusts the width of the area
REVERB TIME 0.1–10.0 s Adjusts the length (time) of reverberation. affected by the EQ centered at the
LOW-MID Q 0.5–16
LOW-MID FREQ. Higher values will
PRE DELAY 0–500 ms Adjusts the time until the reverb sound appears. narrow the area.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound. Specifies the center of the frequency
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. HIGH-MID FREQUENCY 20 Hz–10.0 kHz range that will be adjusted by the
HIGH-MID GAIN.
FLAT, This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter
LOW CUT begins to take effect. When “Flat” is selected, the Adjusts the width of the area
20 Hz–800 Hz low cut filter will have no effect. affected by the EQ centered at the
HIGH-MID Q 0.5–16
HIGH-MID FREQ. Higher values will
This sets the frequency at which the high cut
630 Hz– narrow the area.
HIGH CUT filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is
12.5 kHz, FLAT This sets the frequency at which the
selected, the high cut filter will have no effect.
low cut filter begins to take effect.
DENSITY 0–10 Adjusts the density of the reverb sound. LOW CUT FLAT, 20 Hz–800 Hz
When “FLAT” is selected, the low cut
COLOR filter will have no effect.
(TYPE = 0–100 Adjust the unique tone of the spring reverb. This sets the frequency at which the
SPRING only) 630 Hz– high cut filter begins to take effect.
HIGH CUT
12.5 kHz, FLAT When “FLAT” is selected, the high cut
filter will have no effect.
Positions the EQ in front of the
AMP IN amplifier unit within the KATANA’s
effect chain.
POSITION
Positions the EQ behind the
AMP OUT amplifier unit within the KATANA’s
effect chain.

GE-10
This models a BOSS GE-10 graphic equalizer. You can adjust the sound
quality in ten bands.

Parameter Value
31 Hz
62 Hz
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
-12–+12 dB
1 kHz
2 kHz
4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHz
LEVEL -12–+12 dB
Positions the EQ in front of the amplifier unit within
AMP IN
the KATANA’s effect chain.
POSITION
Positions the EQ behind the amplifier unit within the
AMP OUT
KATANA’s effect chain.

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NS (NOISE SUPPRESSOR) SOLO

This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups. Since Adjusts the volume and tonal character when using solo.
it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope of the guitar
sound (the way in which the guitar sound decays over time), it has very Parameter Value Explanation
little effect on the guitar sound, and does not harm the natural character SOLO ON/OFF OFF, ON Switches the solo function on/off.
of the sound.
SOLO LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume when the solo function is ON.

NS Parameters
Parameter Value Explanation
SOLO EQ Parameters
ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. You can adjust the sound quality in three bands.
Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume
of the noise. If the noise level is high, a higher setting Parameter Value Explanation
is appropriate. If the noise level is low, a lower setting Turns the equalizer on/off when the solo
is appropriate. ON/OFF OFF, ON
THRESHOLD 0–100 function is ON.
* High settings for the threshold parameter may result AMP-IN, Selects whether to place the equalizer before the
POSITION
in there being no sound when you play with your AMP-OUT preamp (INPUT) or after the preamp (OUTPUT).
guitar volume turned down. This sets the frequency at which the low cut
Adjusts the time from when the noise suppressor LOW CUT FLAT–800 Hz filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is
RELEASE 0–100
begins to function until the noise level reaches “0”. selected, the low cut filter will have no effect.
LOW GAIN -12–+12 dB Adjusts the middle frequency range tone.
Specifies the center of the frequency range that
MID FREQUENCY 20 Hz–10 kHz
will be adjusted by the MID GAIN.

SEND/RETURN MID Q 0.5–16

Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ
centered at the MID FREQUENCY. Higher values
will narrow the area.
These are settings for the EFFECT LOOP (SEND/RETURN) jacks. MID GAIN -12–+12 dB Adjusts the middle frequency range tone.
HIGH GAIN -12–+12 dB Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
Parameter Value Explanation
This sets the frequency at which the high cut
ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns this effect on/off. HIGH CUT 630 Hz–FLAT filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT” is
Specifies the position at which the external selected, the high cut filter will have no effect.
POST AMP,
POSITION effect unit is connected within the KATANA’s LEVEL -12–+12 dB Adjusts the overall volume level of the equalizer.
POST REV
effect chain.
SERIES, Specifies whether the external effect unit is
MODE
PARALLEL connected in series or in parallel.

SEND LEVEL 0–100

Adjusts the volume of the output to the external
effects device.
SOLO DELAY Parameters Only for Artist, Artist HEAD

Adjusts the volume of the input from the Parameter Value Explanation
RETURN LEVEL 0–100
external effects device.
Turns the delay on/off when the solo
ON/OFF OFF, ON
function is ON.
* The S/R setting is valid if a plug is connected to the RETURN jack.
DELAY TIME 1–2000 ms Adjusts the delay time.
Adjusts the volume that is returned to
FEEDBACK 0–100 the input. A higher value will increase the
number of the delay repeats.
Specifies whether the effect sound is
carried-over (ON) or not carried-over (OFF)
CARRYOVER OFF, ON
when you switch sounds or turn off the
delay.
EFFECT LEVEL 0–120 Adjusts the volume of the delay sound.
DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
Switches between filter settings.
OFF, ANALOG,
FILTER This offers natural-sounding effects like
TAPE ECHO
analog delay or tape echo.
This sets the frequency at which the high
630 Hz–12.5 kHz, cut filter begins to take effect. When “FLAT”
HIGH CUT
FLAT is selected, the high cut filter will have no
effect.
MOD SW
OFF, ON Turns the modulation on/off.
(MODULATION SW)
MOD RATE Adjusts the modulation rate of the delay
0–100
(MODULATION RATE) sound.
MOD DEPTH Adjusts the modulation depth of the delay
0–100
(MODULATION DEPTH) sound.

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