Boss AD-10 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION
The AD-10 is designed for the acoustic guitarist who performs live; in a single unit, it combines a preamp, eects, looper, and direct box.

Contents

Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting a Footswitch or an Expression Pedal . . . . 3
Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjusting the Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Switching Between GUITAR IN 1/2 and Adjusting the Balance
Tuning the Guitar (Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Manual/Memory Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Memory Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Saving a Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Initializing Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Editing the Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
EQ (Equalizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BOOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FX LOOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ANTI-FEEDBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ACOUSTIC RESONANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
COMP (Compressor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DELAY/CHORUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AMBIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sub-Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Looper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Output Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ambience Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Stomp Pedal Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making Independent EQ Settings for GUITAR
IN 1 and 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Assigning the Functions of the Pedals. . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . 13
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual p. 14)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Getting Ready

Connecting the Equipment

LINE OUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO) jacks
Connect these jacks to your guitar amp or headphones.
* Connect your headphones to the L/PHONES jack. * If using a mono connection, use only the R/MONO jack.
Rear Panel
GUITAR IN (1, 2) jacks
Connect your guitar. You can use the two jacks to blend two dierent types of
pickups, or to connect two guitars.
XLR OUT (L, R) jacks
Connect to the PA etc.
* Pin assignment of XLR OUT (L, R) jack.
1 GND 2 HOT
3 COLD
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
* We recommend that you keep batteries
installed in the unit even though you’ll be
powering it with the AC adaptor. That way,
you’ll be able to continue a performance even
if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidentally
disconnected from the unit.
USB COMPUTER port
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect this port to your computer so that audio can be sent and received between the AD-10 and the computer. You can record the AD-10’s sound into your computer, or output sound from your computer via the AD-10’s output jacks.
SEND, RETURN jacks
Connect an external eect device (mono). Connect the SEND jack to the input of your external eect
device, and connect the output of your external eect device to the RETURN jack.
Subsequently attached pickup
Built-in pickup
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
RETURN1OUTPUT
SEND0INPUT
2
Getting Ready

Connecting a Footswitch or an Expression Pedal

If you connect a footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7: sold separately) or expression pedal (FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5: sold separately) to the CTL1,2/EXP jack, you'll be able to assign a variety of functions to it. “Assigning the Functions of the Pedals” (p. 12)
* Use only the specied expression pedal. By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or
damage to the unit.
1/4” phone type
10
1/4” phone type
FS-5U
Stereo 1/4” phone type
10
1/4” phone type x 2
Stereo 1/4” phone type
10
Stereo 1/4” phone
FS-6 EV-30, EV-5FS-5U
FS-7
Turning On/O the Power
Before you make connections, make sure that the input gain or volume of your mixer or amplier is turned down.
By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear
some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
* When the batteries run low, the display indicates “Bt” When this occurs, install fresh batteries.
3
Getting Ready

Input Settings

The AD-10 is equipped with two channels of input jack (GUITAR IN 1, 2). You can use these to blend two dierent types of pickup, such as piezo + magnetic, in the desired balance, or to switch between two connected guitars that you’re using in a live performance.

Adjusting the Input Sensitivity

Use the rear panel [INPUT SENS] knobs to adjust the input sensitivity. Adjust the sensitivity so that the top panel INPUT indicators light orange when the maximum input occurs. If the input level is excessive, the INPUT indicators light red.

Switching Between GUITAR IN 1/2 and Adjusting the Balance

If you’re using both the GUITAR IN 1 and 2 jacks, you can switch jacks 1 and 2 on/o, or turn them both on and adjust the mix balance.
1. Press the [SELECT ] button.
Each time you press this button, the input selection switches between 1, 2, and 1+2 (MIX). The indicator (CH1, CH2) of an input that’s on is lit.
Adjusting the CH1/CH2 balance
If you select 1+2 (MIX), the CH1 and CH2 indicators are both lit, and you can adjust the balance.
1. Press the [SELECT ] button several times to select 1+2 (MIX).
The CH1 and CH2 indicators are both lit. The display shows the value of the balance setting between inputs 1 and 2.
2. Use the [?] [=] buttons to adjust the value.
Display CH1: CH2 mix balance
0–50–gg
100: 0–50: 50–0: 100 (Default: 50)

Tuning the Guitar (Tuner)

1. Press the [TUNER & MUTE] pedal.
Guitar is muted, the tuner is switched on.
2. Change the reference pitch by using the [?] [=] buttons.
Display Pitch
35–45 435–445 Hz (default: 440 Hz)
3. Play a single open note on the string to be tuned.
The name of the note closest to the pitch of the string played appears in the display.
E
* Ex. (E)
(C#)
4. Tune so that the [DELAY] pedal light up.
Too low Too highTuned
MEMO
When the tuner is on, you can press the [MENU] button to switch the tuner’s display mode. The tuning status can also be shown by the buttons located above the pedals.
TunedToo low Too high
Each time you press the [MENU] button, the display mode changes as follows.
Display mode Explanation
PP
PANEL & PEDAL
Pd
PEDAL
Pn
PANEL
The pedal LEDs and the buttons both indicate the pitch.
Only the pedal LEDs indicate the pitch.
Only the buttons indicate the pitch.
C#
# symbol
5. To turn the tuner o, press any of the pedals.
4

Manual/Memory Mode

Manual Mode

When you start up the AD-10, it is in Manual mode. In this mode the sound and eects are applied according to the position of the panel knobs.
5 A dot is shown in the display. When you move a
knob, the value of its setting is shown.
5 You can turn the eects on and o by using the
pedals (blue LED).
BOOST ON/OFF
DELAY ON/OFF

Memory Mode

When you press the [MEMORY] button to make it light red, the AD-10 is in Memory mode. In this mode you can save and recall 10 combinations of eects and settings (sounds) as “memories.”
You can also press the two pedals simultaneously to switch between Manual and Memory modes.
5 The memory number is shown in the display.
* When you edit the setting, a dot appears in the
display.
5 You can switch memories by using the pedals (red LED).
Memory number ?/
=
01

Saving a Memory

Here’s how to save settings that you want to keep.
1. Hold down the [EXIT] button and press the [MEMORY] button.
The display blinks “ " (Write).
2. Press the [MEMORY] button.
The display indicates the memory number.
3. Use the [?] [=] buttons to choose the memory number where you’d like to save the memory.
4. Press the [MEMORY] button.
The [MEMORY] button and display indications blink rapidly.
MEMO
For each eect, you can specify whether to save it in memory or use it manually (knob positions) (p. 12).

Initializing Memory Settings

Initializes the settings of the currently selected memory.
1. Hold down the [EXIT] button and press the [MEMORY] button.
The display blinks “ ” (Write).
2. Press the [=] button to choose “in” (Initialize).
The [MEMORY] button blinks red.
* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
3. Press the [MEMORY] button.
Checking the Knob/Button Values
5 By operating a knob or
button while you hold down the [EXIT] button, you can see its current value in the display without actually changing the setting of that knob or button.
5 When you recall settings (sounds) in Memory mode,
the values of the settings do not match the positions of the physical knobs. For example, if the value of a knob’s setting is 12 o’clock, but the physical knob is turned to the far left, the value will not change until you turn the knob through the 12 o’clock position.
* When you edit the setting, a dot appears in the display.
Stomp Mode
In Memory mode, simultaneously long-pressing the two pedals shown in the illustration switches to Stomp mode. You can turn the eects on and o by using the pedals (blue LED).
BOOST ON/OFF
DELAY ON/OFF
5
Editing the Eects

EQ (Equalizer)

Adjusts the tone.
[BASS] knob
Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range.
[LOW CUT] button
When this is on, the region below the specied frequency is cut.
When you press this button, the display shows the specied frequency. Use the [?] [=] buttons to change the setting.
Value Explanation
1–gg
[MID] knob
Adjusts the sound level of middle-frequency range.
[FREQ] button
Species the frequency region that is adjusted by the [MID] knob. When you press this button, the display shows the specied frequency. Use the [?] [=] buttons to change the setting.
Value Explanation
20–5.0
[TREBLE] knob
Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range.
[PRESENCE] knob
Adds lustrous outline to the mid- and high-frequency range. This is eective when you want to improve the denition of the sound.
[LEVEL] Knob
Adjusts the overall volume level of the equalizer.
6
10–990 Hz
200 Hz–5.0 kHz
[ON/OFF] button
Switches the equalizer on/o.
MEMO
You can specify EQ independently for GUITAR IN 1 and 2. For details, refer to “Making Independent EQ Settings for GUITAR IN 1 and 2” (p. 11).

BOOST

Turning this on raises the level. This is convenient when you want to increase the level above the backing sound such as when playing a solo, or when you want to lower the level during a specic section in a song.
[BOOST] button
Switches the booster on/o. If this is on, the display shows the gain setting. Use the [?] [=] buttons to change the setting.
Value Explanation
0–50–gg
At a setting of 50, the on and o levels are the same.

FX LOOP

Switches on/o an external eect that is connected to the SEND, RETURN jacks (p. 2).
[FX LOOP] button
Switches the external eect on/o. If this is on, the display shows the return level setting. Use the [?] [=] buttons to change the setting.
Editing the Eects

ANTI-FEEDBACK

This suppresses the acoustic feedback (the whine or squeal) that can occur depending on the position of the guitar and amp, or depending on the surrounding environment.
[REDUCTION] knob
This is a suppression function that is designed to have a minimal eect on the tonal quality, and is optimized for the low­frequency feedback that often occurs with an acoustic guitar. Use the knob to adjust the strength of the reduction eect.
When feedback occurs, the reduction is automatically applied only at the specic frequency at which feedback occurs.
[NOTCH1], [NOTCH2] button
Set this to the point (notch frequency) at which you want to reduce feedback. The AD-10 lets you specify two dierent points: [NOTCH1] and [NOTCH2]. You can also set the notch frequency automatically when feedback occurs.
1. Press the [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2] button to turn it on.
Each time you press a button, it turns on/o.
2. Use the [?] [=] buttons to specify the note name of the point at which feedback is occurring.
* If you press [NOTCH1] and [NOTCH2] simultaneously, the
point at which feedback is occurring is scanned and specied automatically.
Value Explanation
A.1-F7
A#1–F7. “#” (sharp sign) is indicated by “.” (decimal point).

ACOUSTIC RESONANCE

Use this knob to adjust the balance between the body resonance eect of the acoustic guitar and the direct sound of the pickup.
[TYPE] button
Adjusts the tonal character appropriately for the guitar or settings you’re using.
Display Button Explanation
oF
OFF Unlit OFF
nA
NATURAL Green A natural and uncolored sound.
WIDE Orange
br
BRIGHT Red
Mellow sound that emphasizes the body resonance
Brilliant sound with an extended high-frequency range

COMP (Compressor)

This makes the volume of the input signal more consistent. By suppressing the peak of the attacks, it prevents distortion even when the input sensitivity is raised.
Turning the knob toward the right makes the eect stronger.
[TYPE] Button
Each time you press this button, the setting switches between o/soft/hard.

DELAY/CHORUS

DELAY is an echo-like eect. It adds a delayed sound to the original sound, creating a spatially expansive feeling.
In CHORUS eect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth.
[TIME] knob
Adjusts the delay time.
[E.LEVEL] knob
Adjusts the delay volume.
[TYPE] Button
Each time you press this button, the setting switches between o/delay/modulation delay/reverse delay.
[CHORUS] button
Turns chorus on/o, and species the chorus type.
Display
oF
OFF Unlit OFF
nR
NORMAL Green A lustrous sound
NL
MILD
BR
BRIGHT Red
Button
Explanation
Orange
A soft sound that blends well
A chorus sound with brilliant string resonance

AMBIENCE

This eect adds reverberation to the sound.
[E.LEVEL] knob
Adjusts the volume of the reverberation.
[TYPE] Button
Selects the length of reverberation.
Display Button Explanation
oF
OFF Unlit OFF
Sh
SHORT Green Short reverberation
ND
MID Orange Medium reverberation
LG
LONG Red Long reverberation
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Editing the Eects

Sub-Parameter Settings

By long-pressing one of the eect buttons, you can access additional settings.
1. Long-press a button.
The display indicates the parameter/value.
2. Use the [?] [=] buttons to select a value.
Button Parameter Value Explanation
INPUT
SELECT
BOOST
BOOST
FX LOOP
FX LOOP
ANTI-FEEDBACK
NOTCH 1, 2
ACOUSTIC RESONANCE
TYPE
COMP
TYPE
DELAY
TYPE
CHORUS
CHORUS
AMBIENCE
TYPE
LU
LEVEL
tn
TONE
ds
DIRECT
dp
DEPTH
tn
TONE
At
AT TACK
fb
FEEDBACK
nt
NOTE
* To switch between FEEDBACK and NOTE, use the
[TYPE] button to enter the sub-parameter setting mode, and then use the [TYPE] button again to switch.
LU
LEVEL
tn
TONE
0–50–gg
-10–0–10
oF, on
* You can set this if an external
1–20
-10–0–10
0–50–gg
0–gg
d
,
0–gg
-10–0–10
Output level of the input selector. If CH1 and 2 are blended, this changes the volume of both channels.
Species the tonal character when the booster is on.
Mixes the direct sound.
device is connected to the RETURN jack.
Adjusts the depth of the notch lter.
Adjusts the tonal character when acoustic resonance is on.
Adjusts the strength of the attack when picking.
Adjusts the number of delay repeats.
Sets the note for the delay sound.
d =¸
(Quarter Note)
=˚
=
note)
Adjusts the level of the eect sound.
Adjusts the tonal character of the eect sound.
(dotted 8th
Button Parameter Value Explanation
EQ
ON/OFF
FREQ
ns
NOISE SUPPRESSOR
NQ
MID Q
0–gg
0.5–16
Adjusts the noise suppressor.
Adjusts the width of the area aected by the EQ centered at the frequency specied by this button (p. 6). Higher values will narrow the area.
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Looper

When you press the [DELAY] pedal and the [TUNER & MUTE] pedal simultaneously, the looper starts.
When the looper starts, you can use the [TUNER & MUTE] pedal to record your guitar and create a loop performance.
Recording
Recording will start immediately when you press the [TUNER & MUTE] pedal.
At the point where you want to loop, press the pedal to switch to playback.
Loop Playback Level Setting
If you set the playback level at 50 (default value), the volume of the performance and that of the loop playback will be identical.
If you set the playback level to a value lower than 50, the volume of the playback will be lower than that of the performance. As a result, the sound of the performance won’t get buried by the loop playback sound, even if you record a multiple number of times.
For details on the settings, refer to “Output Setting” (p. 10).
[LOOP] Pedal Color
[LOOP] Pedal Color
Red
Green
Orange
Green (blink)
Red (blink)
Display indication Status
RC
PL
DB
ST
CL
Recording
Playback
Overdub
Stopped (phrase exists)
Stopped (no phrase)
Loop Playback
Play back the loop. Pressing the [TUNER & MUTE]
pedal will switch to overdubbing.
Press Twice
Overdub
Record additional layers while playing back the loop.
Press the [TUNER & MUTE] pedal to switch to playback.
Stop/Clear
To stop, press the [TUNER & MUTE] pedal twice.
To clear the phrase, hold down the [LOOP] pedal for at least two seconds while stopped.
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Advanced Settings

Output Setting

Here's how to set the output level of the XLR OUT (L, R) jacks and LINE OUT (L/PHONES, R/MONO) jacks, and how to specify the way in which ambience (p. 7) is output.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The AD-10 is in output setting mode.
2. Press the [MEMORY] button to select a parameter .
Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows.
“PL” (PHONES LEVEL) 0 “XL” (XLR LEVEL) 0 “LL” (LOOP LEVEL) 0 “LP” (LOOP ACTION) 0 “XS” (XLR) 0 “LS” (LINE) 0 “2b” (GUITAR INPUT 2 FX BYPAS)
MEMO
To return to the previous parameter, hold down the [EXIT] button and press the [MEMORY] button.
3. Use the [?] [=] buttons to select a value.
Parameter Value Explanation
PL
(PHONES LEVEL)
XL
(XLR LEVEL)
LL
(LOOP LEVEL)
LP
(LOOP ACTION)
Sets the volume of the PHONES jack.
0–gg Ln
(OUTPUT
LEVEL)
Species the volume of the XLR jacks.
0–gg Ln
(OUTPUT
LEVEL)
0–gg
Species the switching order of the Looper.
rP
(REC0PLAY)
rd
(REC0DUB)
If this is set to OUTPUT LEVEL, the level corresponds to the
,
knob position 0–99 is a xed value (Default: OUTPUT LEVEL)
If this is set to OUTPUT LEVEL, the level corresponds to the
,
knob position 0–99 is a xed value (Default: OUTPUT LEVEL)
Species the playback level of the looper.
REC0 PLAY0DUB (default)
REC0DUB0PLAY
Parameter Value Explanation
Selects the sound that is output from the XLR
XS
(XLR),
LS
(LINE)
2B
(GUITAR INPUT 2 FX BYPASS)
and LINE jacks.
NX
(MIX)
PP
(PRE/POST)
CH
oF, on
The sound processed by the eects is output.
The USB AUDIO playback sound is also mixed and output.
L: The sound before eects are applied (the output of the input selector) is output.
R: The sound with eects applied is output.
L: The sound of GUITAR IN 2 is output.
R: The sound of GUITAR IN 1 is output.
Species whether the sound being input from GUITAR INPUT 2 is processed through the eects or bypasses the eects.
If this is on, the eects are bypassed; only the looper and ambience eects are applied.
Instead of a guitar, you could connect a dierent instrument to GUITAR IN 2, letting you perform with layered loops.

Ambience Output Settings

Here’s how to specify the way in which ambience is output. It can be output to both XLR OUT and LINE OUT, or to either XLR OUT or LINE OUT.
1. Press the [AMBIENCE OUT] button to specify the output method.
Each time you press the button, the setting alternates between XLR+LINE, XLR only, LINE only, and both o. The indicators light to indicate the jacks from which the ambience is output.
MEMO
When you press the [AMBIENCE OUT] button, the display shows the ambience level of the entire AD-10. Use the [?] [=] buttons to specify the level.
This is convenient when you want to make a ne adjustment to the amount of ambience, for example to compensate for the acoustics of the venue in which you’re performing.
10
Advanced Settings

Stomp Pedal Setting

For each memory, you can specify which eect turns on/o when you press a pedal in Manual mode or Stomp mode (p. 5).
1. Hold down the [MEMORY] button and press the pedal that you want to use to turn eects on/o.
The [MEMORY] button and the corresponding pedals are lit red; the AD-10 is in Stomp pedal setting mode.
At the same time, the button of each eect blinks.
* Stomp pedal settings can be made for the pedal to which FX
ON/OFF function is assigned in “Assigning the Functions of the Pedals” (p. 12).
2. Press the button of each eect several times to specify the eect’s on/o status when the pedal is operated.
Status Explanation
Lit Eect is on when the pedal is on.
Blink Eect is o when the pedal is on.
Blink slowly Pedal operation does not switch the eect on/o.

System Settings

Settings that are shared by the entire AD-10 are called "system settings."

Making Independent EQ Settings for GUITAR IN 1 and 2

EQ settings can be made independently for GUITAR IN 1 and
2. This lets you set the EQ appropriately for the response of dierent pickups or for dierent performance venues.
1. Hold down the [EXIT] button and press the [TUNER & MUTE] pedal.
The [MEMORY] button is lit red, and the [TUNER & MUTE] pedal is lit purple.
2. Use the [SELECT ] button to select the channel whose EQ you want to set.
3. Use the knobs to adjust the EQ.
MEMO
5 By long-pressing the [ON/OFF] button you can make noise
suppressor settings. The display shows the value. Use the [?] [=] buttons to edit the value.
5 You can use the [FX LOOP] button to change the phase. Each
time you press the button, the phase is reversed.
4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the settings.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit setting mode.
Memory/Stomp mode
4. Save the setting by following “Saving a Memory”
(p. 5).
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Advanced Settings

Assigning the Functions of the Pedals

You can specify the function of each of the AD-10’s pedals, and of a footswitch or expression pedal connected to the CTL1, 2/ EXP jack.
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“Connecting a Footswitch or an Expression Pedal” (p. 3)
1. Hold down the [EXIT] button and press the [BOOST] pedal.
The [MEMORY] button is lit red, and the [BOOST] pedal is lit purple.
2. Press the [MEMORY] button to select the parameter that you want to edit.
3. Use the [?] [=] buttons to select a value.
4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit setting mode.
Parameter Value Explanation
EF
(Exp Function)
1F
(CTL1 Function),
2F
(CTL2 Function),
BF
(BOOST Pdl Function),
dF
(DELAY Pdl Function),
tF
(TUNER & MUTE Pdl
Function)
ov
OUTPUT LEVEL
AN
AMBIENCE LEVEL
LP
LOOP LEVEL
NN
MEMORY/MANUAL
Tv
TUNER & MUTE ON/OFF
TUNER & MUTE ON/OFF
TA
(HOLD:ANTI-FB SCAN)
ANTI-FB SCAN
AT
(HOLD:TUNER&MUTE ON/ OFF)
FX
FX ON/OFF
TT
TapTempo
in
InSelect
LOOP REC/PLAY/DUB
LP
(PRESS TWICE: STOP, HOLD: CLEAR)
LOOP STOP
LS
(HOLD: CLEAR)
LC
LOOP CLEAR
ANTI-FB SCAN
AS
(HOLD: CLEAR)
Ni
MEMORY = (CTL1: default)
Nd
MEMORY ? (CTL2: default)

Other Functions

1. Hold down the [EXIT] button and press the [DELAY] pedal.
The [MEMORY] button is lit red, and the [DELAY] pedal is lit purple.
2. Press the [MEMORY] button to select a parameter (refer to table).
MEMO
To return to the previous parameter, hold down the [EXIT] button and press the [MEMORY] button.
3. Use the [?] [=] buttons to select a value.
4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit settings mode.
Parameter Value Explanation
USB monitor setting
vd
(USB direct
out)
vi
(USB INPUT
LEVEL)
vo
(USB
OUTPUT LEVEL)
Auto O Setting
Ao
(Auto O)
STARTUP MODE
SN
(STARTUP
MODE)
Switches the output of the AD-10 sound to the XLR and LINE jacks.
* You must install the USB driver when
connecting the AD-10 to your computer. Download the USB driver from the BOSS website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.
&
https://www.boss.info/support/
The sound of the AD-10 is not output from the XLR and LINE jacks; it is output only to the computer
of
on
0–55–gg
0–55–gg
With the factory settings, the AD-10 will automatically be switched o 10 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit.
of
on
Selects the mode at power-on.
1
2
3
(USB). Use this when you want to use your
DAW to apply a plug-in eect to the sound of the AD-10, and output the result from the output jacks.
The sound of the AD-10 is output to the XLR and LINE jacks (default).
Input level of USB AUDIO
Output level of USB AUDIO
* If you don’t want the unit to turn o
automatically, change this setting to “oF” (OFF).
The power will not turn o automatically.
The power will automatically turn o after 10 hours. (default)
MANUAL MODE (default)
MEMORY MODE
MEMORY STOMP MODE
Memory settings for each eect
For each eect, you can specify whether its settings are switched according to the selected MEMORY, or always use settings that correspond to the position of its knobs (MANUAL). For example, you can specify that the input/output settings and EQ always use the same settings, but delay and ambience will be switched as you select a dierent memory.
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In the state of step 1, you can press each eect button to switch it between blinking and lit.
Status Explanation
Lit Switch according to each MEMORY.
Blink Always use the knob positions.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Here’s how to return the AD-10 to its factory-set state.
1. While holding down the NOTCH [1] and [2] buttons, turn the power on.
“Fr” appears in the display, and the [MEMORY] button blinks.
* If you decide to cancel the factory reset, turn o the power.
2. Press the [MEMORY] button.
The display ashes and the factory reset is executed.
* Never turn o the power while Factory Reset is in progress.
3. Once “ ” appears in the display, you can turn o the power.
Advanced Settings
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Appendices

Main Specications
BOSS AD-10: Acoustic Preamp
Power Supply
Current Draw
Expected battery life under continuous use
Dimensions
Weight
Accessories
Options (sold separately)
* This document explains the specications of the product at the
AC adaptor, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6
300 mA
Alkaline battery: Approx. 6 hours
* These gures will vary depending on the actual
conditions of use.
217 (W) x 161 (D) x 65 (H) mm 8-9/16 (W) x 6-3/8 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches
1.3 kg 2 lbs 14 oz
Owner’s manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” AC Adaptor
Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
Footswitch: FS-5U Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING
Concerning the Auto O function
The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto O function). If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically, disengage the Auto O function (p. 12).
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply: Use of Batteries
• If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s manual (p. 14))
• If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries
• When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
Repairs and Data
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of writing down the important data on paper.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.
Intellectual Property Right
• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.
• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.
• ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
• This product contains eParts integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
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