Detailed Eect Settings
4
Parameter List
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COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
This is an eect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume
level of the input signal. You can switch it to a limiter to suppress only the
sound peaks and prevent distortion.
Parameter/Range Explanation
ON/OFF
OFF, ON Turns the COMPRESSOR/LIMITER eect on/o.
TYPE
COMPRESSOR The eect operates as a compressor.
LIMITER The eect operates as a limiter.
SUSTAIN *1
0–100
Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level signals
are boosted. Larger values will result in longer sustain.
ATTACK *1
0–100
Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the
strings are played. Higher values result in sharper
attack, creating a more clearly dened sound.
TONE
-50–+50 Adjusts the tone.
THRESHOLD *2
0–100
Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from
your guitar. When the input signal level exceeds this
threshold level, limiting will be applied.
RELEASE *2
0–100
Adjusts the time from when the signal level drops
below the threshold until when limiting is removed.
LEVEL
0–100 Adjusts the volume.
*1. Setting available when TYPE is set to COMPRESSOR.
*2. Setting available when TYPE is set to LIMITER.
DISTORTION
This eect distorts the sound to create long sustain.
Parameter/Range Explanation
ON/OFF
OFF, ON Turns the DISTORTION eect on/o.
TYPE
Selects the type of distortion.
BOOSTER
MID BOOST
This is a booster with unique characteristics in the
midrange.
This produces sound suitable for solos.
CLN BOOST
This not only functions as a booster, but also produces
a clean tone that has punch even when used alone.
TREB BOOST This is a booster that has bright characteristics.
Parameter/Range Explanation
BLUES
BLUES OD
This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2.
This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces the
nuances of picking.
CRUNCH
A lustrous crunch sound with an added element of
amp distortion.
NATURAL OD
This is an overdrive sound that provides distortion
with a natural feeling.
OD
OD-1
This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1.
This produces sweet, mild distortion.
T-SCREAM This models an Ibanez TS-808.
TURBO OD
This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the BOSS
OD-2.
WARM OD This is a warm overdrive.
DIST
DISTORTION This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound.
MILD DS
This is a distortion sound that provides a mild
distortion.
MID DS This distortion sound features a boosted midrange.
CLASSIC
RAT This models a Proco RAT.
GUV DS This models a Marshall GUV’ NOR.
DST+ This models a MXR DISTORTION+.
MODERN
MODERN DS
This is the deep distortion sound of a large high-gain
amp.
SOLID DS This is a distortion sound featuring an edge eect.
STACK
A fat sound with an added element of a stack amp’s
distortion.
METAL
LOUD
This is distortion sound that is ideal for performances
of heavy ris.
METAL ZONE
This is the sound of the BOSS MT-2.
It produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old
style to slash metal.
LEAD
Produces a distortion sound with both the smooth-
ness of an overdrive along with a deep distortion.
FUZZ
'60s FUZZ
This models a FUZZFACE.
It produces a fat fuzz sound.
OCT FUZZ This models an ACETONE FUZZ.
MUFF FUZZ This models an Electro-Harmonix big Mu π
DRIVE
0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion.
BOTTOM
-50–+50
Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Turning
this to the left (counterclockwise) produces a sound
with the low end cut; turning it to the right boosts the
low end in the sound.
TONE
-50–+50 Adjusts the tone.
E.LEVEL (Eect Level)
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the eect sound.
D.LEVEL (Direct Level)
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
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