Boss Hybrid Drive OD-200 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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. 16)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

© 2019 Roland Corporation

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

1

2

3 4

2

5

6

7

9 10 11 12

13 14

1 Display

Shows the parameters and the values.

2 [PARAM] knob

Adjusts the parameter that is selected by the [PARAM]
button, or switches memories.

3 [LEVEL] knob

Adjusts the volume of the eect sound.

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4 [DRIVE] knob

Adjusts the depth of distortion.

5 Mode knob

Selects the sound.

Mode Explanation

OVD

(OVERDRIVE)

BLS (BLUES)

SCR (SCREAM)

CNT (CNTR OD)

Uses an asymmetrical overdrive circuit to
produce sweet, mild distortion.

Providing distortion that faithfully reproduces
the nuances of your picking.

Sound similar to the Ibanez TS-808.

An eect that models the sound of the KLON
CENTAUR.

Panel Descriptions

Mode Explanation

XDR (X-DRIVE)

DST (DIST)

XDS (X-DIST)

STK

(STACK DRIVE)

FAT (FAT DIST)

BRW (BROWN)

XMT (X-METAL)

FUZ (FUZZ)

Overdrive that uses MDP to provide ideal
distortion in each frequency region.

This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound.

Distortion that uses MDP to provide ideal
distortion in each frequency region.

Produces the sound of a large stack amp.
Drive settings provide a diverse variety of
distortion.

Distortion that provides a thick distortion
sound.

Lead sound with a distinct edge.

Core sound that uses MDP to preserve the
sound's denition even with extreme gain.

Sound similar to an Electro-Harmonix Big
Mu π.

6 [LOW] knob

Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range.

7 [MIDDLE] knob

Adjusts the sound level of middle-frequency range.

8 [HIGH] knob

Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range.

9 [PARAM] button

Selects the parameter that is adjusted by the [PARAM]
knob, or switches memories.

Parameter Explanation

BOOST TYPE

(BOOSTER TYPE)

MID: A booster with a distinctive

mid-range. A sound suitable for
soloing.

(CLEAN) : Raises the gain without

CLN

changing the guitar’s character.

(TREBLE) : A bright-sounding

TRB

booster.

(OVERDRIVE) : This models the

OVD

sound of the BOSS OD-1.

(BLUES) : This is a crunch sound of

BLS

the BOSS BD-2.

(SCREAM) : This models an Ibanez

SCR

TS-808.

(CNTR OD) : This models a KLON

CNT

CENTAUR.

(X-DRIVE) : This is an overdrive that

Xdr

uses MDP to obtain the distortion
that’s most appropriate in each pitch
range.

(DIST) : This models the sound of

DST

the BOSS DS-1.

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Panel Descriptions

Parameter Explanation

BOOST TYPE

(BOOSTER TYPE)

BOOST PRE

(BOOSTER PRE GAIN)

BOOST POST

(BOOSTER POST GAIN)

GATE DECAY

GATE THRESH

(GATE THRESHOLD)

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XDS (X-DIST) : This is a distortion that

uses MDP to obtain the distortion
that’s most appropriate in each pitch
range.

(STACK DRIVE) : This models the

STK

sound of the BOSS ST-2.

(FAT DIST) : A distortion sound with

FAT

thick distortion.

(METAL ZONE) : This models the

MZN

sound of the BOSS MT-2.

(METAL CORE) : This models the

MCR

sound of the BOSS ML-2.

(FUZZ) : This models an Electro-

FUZ

Harmonix Big Mu π.

Adjusts the gain of the booster.

Adjusts the volume when boost is on.

Adjusts the time until the gate closes.
With smaller values, the gate closes

faster.

Adjusts the volume at which the gate
applies.

With larger values, the gate applies at
a higher volume.

You can also select a parameter or memory by pressing
the [PARAM] knob.

About the booster

As its main distortion, the OD-200 provides 12 dierent
types of sound.

The position of the booster connection and the
operations of the BOOSTER PRE GAIN, BOOSTER
POST GAIN, and LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH knobs will dier
depending on the STRUCTURE parameter.

When STRUCTURE is SERIES

The booster is placed before the main distortion.

Booster

Main

Booster

Guitar

&

Pre GAIN

&

distortion

&

Parameter Explanation

Adjusts the booster gain.

BOOST PRE

(BOOSTER PRE GAIN)

Increasing this value increases the
signal that is input to the main
distortion, making the distortion
stronger. The distortion of the booster
itself does not change.

Adjusts the volume when boost is on.

BOOST POST

(BOOSTER POST GAIN)

This let you raise (or lower) the
volume when using the booster to
increase the gain when transitioning
from backing to solo.

Post GAIN

Gate&Amp

&

Panel Descriptions

Parameter Explanation

[LOW] [MIDDLE]
[HIGH] knobs

Adjust the tonal character of the main
distortion.

When STRUCTURE is PARALLEL

The booster and main distortion are placed in parallel.

Main

[LOW]

[MIDDLE]

[HIGH]

Adjusts the booster gain.
Depending on the type, the sound

will distort.

Adjusts the volume of the booster.

Adjust the tonal character of the
main distortion and the booster as
a whole.

Gate

Amp

Booster

Guitar

distortion

Parameter Explanation

BOOST PRE

(BOOSTER PRE GAIN)

BOOST POST

(BOOSTER POST GAIN)

[LOW] [MIDDLE]
[HIGH] knobs

Preventing accidental operation (panel lock)

By long-pressing the [PARAM] button, you can switch
between enabling (unlocking) or disabling (locking)
operation of the knobs and buttons.

If you attempt an operation while the unit is locked, the
display indicates “LCK.”

10 BOOST/GATE indicator

Indicates the parameter that can be adjusted by the
[PARAM] knob.

When the indicator is unlit, the knob selects memories.

Memory

MANUAL = “MAN”, memory 1–9 = “M-1”–“M-g”, memory
10–99 = “M10”–“Mgg”, memory 100–127 = “M.00”–“M.27”

11 [MEMORY] button

Switches or saves memories (MANUAL, 1–127) (p. 8).

The memory is switched each time you press the
[MEMORY] button. You can also switch memories by
holding down the [MEMORY] button and turning the
[PARAM] knob.

12 MEMORY indicator

Indicates the currently selected memory.

If a memory 5–127 is selected, the indicator is unlit.

13 [ON/OFF] switch

Turns the eect on/o.

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Panel Descriptions

14 [MEMORY/BOOST] switch

Switches memories (p. 8).

Long-press the [MEMORY/BOOST] switch to turn the
booster on/o.

MEMO

The function of the footswitch can be changed by

“MFC”

(MEMORY SWITCH FUNCTION).

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the

volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

D

A B

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C

A INPUT jack

Connect your guitar, bass, or eect unit here.

Turning On/O the Power

The INPUT jack also operates as the power switch. The
power turns on when you insert a plug into the INPUT
jack.

When powering up

Power-up equipment such as your guitar amp last.

When powering down

Power-down equipment such as your guitar amp rst.

* 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.

B OUTPUT jack

Connect this jack to your amp or eector.

C CTL 1, 2/EXP jack

Using the jack as CTL 1, 2

You can connect a footswitch (sold separately: FS-5U,
FS-6, FS-7) and use it to switch the booster ON/OFF or
switch memories (p. 9).

Panel Descriptions

Using the jack as EXP

You can connect an expression pedal (sold separately:
EV-30, Roland EV-5, etc.) and use it to control the
amount of boost or the volume of the eect sound
(p. 11).

* Use only the specied expression pedal. By connecting any other

expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage
to the unit.

D DC IN jack

An AC adaptor (sold separately: PSA-S series) can be
connected to this jack.

* Use only the specied AC adaptor (sold separately: PSA-S series)

and plug it into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

* If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power supply

is drawn from the AC adaptor.

Side Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

F

E

MIDI jacks

E

Use a TRS/MIDI connecting cable (sold separately:
BMIDI-5-35) to connect an external MIDI device. You can
use an external MIDI device to switch the memories of
this unit.

* Do not connect an audio device here. Doing so will cause

malfunctions.

F USB port

Connect your computer using a commercially available
USB cable that supports USB 2.0.

* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a

device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.

* This is used only for program updates.

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Saving and Switching Memories

Saving to Memory

Here's how to save eect settings that you edited.

1. Long-press the [MEMORY] button.

The display indicates “Wrt.”

2. Turn the [PARAM] knob to select the save-

destination (MAN, 1–127).

You can also select the save-destination by pressing
the [MEMORY] button.

If you decide to cancel, press the [PARAM] button.

3. Long-press the [MEMORY] button to conrm

the save-destination.

The memory is saved.

* If you save to MAN, the settings of the panel are applied as the

values for MODE, DRIVE, LEVEL, LOW, MIDDLE, and HIGH.

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Switching Memories

Here’s how to recall a saved memory.

1. Press the [MEMORY] button to select a

memory.

Each time you press the button, you cycle through
the memories in the order of “MAN (manual) 0 1
0 2 0 3 04 ...1270 MAN...”

You can also switch memories by holding down the
[MEMORY] button and turning the [PARAM] knob.

* The MEMORY indicator is unlit if a memory 5–127 is selected.

MEMO

You can specify the memory switching range by editing
the

ETF (EXTENT FROM)

What is “MAN” (manual)?

This unit normally applies the eect according to the
settings that are saved in memory, but if you select
MAN (manual) the eect is applied according to the
positions of the panel knobs. Even in this case, the
booster and gate settings recall the settings that are
written to MAN (this can be changed).

and

ETT (EXTENT TO)

settings (p. 11).

Overall Settings (Menu)

Basic Operation

1. Press the [PARAM] button and [MEMORY]

button simultaneously.

You enter menu mode.

2. Turn the [PARAM] knob to select a parameter,

and then press the [PARAM] knob.

The value is displayed.

3. Turn the [PARAM] knob to edit the value.

4. Press the [PARAM] knob.

5. Press the [PARAM] button and [MEMORY]

button simultaneously.

You exit menu mode.

Assigning functions to external pedals

You can connect a footswitch (sold separately: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7) to
the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack, and use it to switch the booster on/o or to
change memories.

Use the menu items “C1F” or “C2F” to make these settings (p. 10).

FS-5U FS-6, FS-7

CTL 1

CTL 2 CTL 1

FS-5U

FS-5U×2

CTL 2 CTL 1

CTL 2

CTL 1

FS-6, FS-7

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Overall Settings (Menu)

MEMORYMEMORY

MEMORYMEMORY

MEMORYMEMORY

MEMORYMEMORY

MEMORYMEMORY

MEMORYMEMORY

Menu Parameter List

About the

5 Can be set and saved for each memory by the “Saving to Memory” (p.

8) operation. If you do not perform this operation, the settings are lost
when you switch memories.

5 Can be set and saved for each memory if the preference (SWP/MEP/C1P/

C2P/EPP) is set to MEM (MEMORY). To save, refer to “Saving to Memory”
(p. 8).
If set to SYS (SYSTEM), the settings common to the unit are used. Function
settings are saved automatically.

Parameter Explanation

STR

(STRUCTURE)

10

mark

Selects how the main distortion and the
booster are connected.

(SERIES): Connected in the order of

SER

booster & main distortion.

(PARALLEL): The booster and the main

PRL

distortion are connected in parallel.

Parameter Explanation

Specify the functions of the [ON/OFF]
switch, [MEMORY/BOOST] switch, and

SWF

(ON/OFF SWITCH
FUNCTION)

MFC

(MEMORY SWITCH
FUNCTION)

C1F

(CTL1 FUNCTION)

C2F

(CTL2 FUNCTION)

footswitches connected to the CTL 1, 2/
EXP jack.

* The functions that can be assigned dier

depending on the switch.

oFF: No operation.
SW

(ON/OFF SWITCH) : Turns the eect on/o.

BST

(BOOST) :Turns the booster on/o.

MAn

(MANUAL) : Selects manual.

M-1

(MEMORY 1) –M-g (MEMORY 9): Selects memory

1–9.

M10

(MEMORY 10) –Mgg (MEMORY 99): Selects

memory 10–99.

M.00

(MEMORY 100) –M.27 (MEMORY 127): Selects

memory 100–127.

MUP

(MEMORY UP) : Increments the memory

number according to the MEMORY EXTENT
setting. Long-press the switch to turn the booster
on/o.

Mdn

(MEMORY DOWN) : Decrements the memory

number according to the MEMORY EXTENT
setting. Long-press the switch to turn the booster
on/o.

MUP.

(MEMORY UP, ON/OFF) : Increments the memory

number according to the MEMORY EXTENT
setting. Long-press the switch to turn the eect
on/o.

MDN.

(MEMORY DOWN, ON/OFF) : Decrements the

memory number according to the MEMORY
EXTENT setting. Long-press the switch to turn the
eect on/o.

Overall Settings (Menu)

MEMORYMEMORY

MEMORYMEMORY

MEMORYMEMORY

Parameter Explanation

EPF

(EXPRESSION FUNCTION)

EPN

(EXPRESSION MIN)

EPM

(EXPRESSION MAX)

Species the function of an expression
pedal connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack.

oFF: No operation.

(DRIVE) : The same operation as the

DRV

[DRIVE] knob.

(LEVEL) : The same operation as the

LVL

[LEVEL] knob.

(LOW) : The same operation as the

LO

[LOW] knob.

(MIDDLE) : The same operation as the

MID

[MIDDLE] knob.

(HIGH) : The same operation as the

HI

[HIGH] knob.

(BOOSTER PRE LEVEL) : Adjusts the

PRE

BOOSTER PRE LEVEL parameter.

(BOOSTER POST LEVEL) : Adjusts the

PST

BOOSTER POST LEVEL parameter.

Species the variable range of the
parameter controlled by EXPRESSION
FUNCTION. The variable range diers
depending on the parameter.

Parameter Explanation

SWP

(ON/OFF SWITCH FUNCTION
PREFERENCE)

MEP

(MEMORY SWITCH
FUNCTION PREFERENCE)

C1P

(CTL1 FUNCTION
PREFERENCE)

C2P

(CTL2 FUNCTION
PREFERENCE)

EPP

(EXPRESSION FUNCTION
PREFERENCE)

ETF (EXTENT FROM)

ETT (EXTENT TO)

MEM (MEM) : The setting in memory is used.

(SYS) : The controller’s function is xed

SYS

regardless of memory.

Specify the memory switching range
(MEMORY EXTENT FROM–TO).

(MANUAL), M-1 (MEMORY 1) –M.27

MAN

(MEMORY 127)

Species the MIDI receive channel.

RCH

(MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL)

If this is “oFF,” MIDI messages are not
received.

1–16, oFF

Species the MIDI transmit channel.
If this is “oFF,” MIDI messages are not

TCH

(MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL)

transmitted.
If this is RECEIVE, the same setting as the

receive channel is used.

1–16, RCv

(RECEIVE), oFF

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Overall Settings (Menu)

Parameter Explanation

PIN (PC IN)

POT (PC OUT)

CCI (CC IN)

CCO (CC OUT)

Species whether program changes are
received (on) or not received (oFF).

Species whether program changes
are transmitted (on) or not transmitted

(oFF).

Correspondence between memories
and program numbers

Memory Program number

MAN

MEMORY 1–127

Species whether control changes are
received (on) or not received (oFF).

By receiving CC messages, this unit
lets you use MIDI to control the same
operations as a knob or footswitch.

Species whether control changes are
transmitted (on) or not transmitted

(oFF).

12

1

2–128

Parameter Explanation

DRC (DRIVE CC)

LVC (LEVEL CC)

LOC (LOW CC)

MDC (MIDDLE CC)

HIC (HIGH CC)

PRC

(BOOSTER PRE LEVEL CC)

PSC

(BOOSTER POST LEVEL CC)

SWC

(ON/OFF SWITCH CC)

BSC

(BOOSTER ON/OFF CC)

MEC

(MEMORY/BOOST SWITCH CC)

Specify the controller number
corresponding to each item.

oFF, 1–31, 64–95

C1C (CTL1 CC)

C2C (CTL2 CC)

EPC (EXPRESSION CC)

EFC

(EFFECT ON/OFF CC)

Overall Settings (Menu)

Parameter Explanation

MTH (MIDI THRU)

P1–Pg

(P1–P9)

P10–Pgg

(P10–P99)

P.00–P.28

(P100–P128)

Species whether MIDI messages received
at the MIDI IN connector are retransmitted
without change from the MIDI OUT
connector (on) or are not retransmitted

(oFF).

Specify the memory corresponding to the
received program number. Bank select is
ignored (received regardless).

If this is “OFF,” the eect turns o.

OFF, MAN, M-1–M.27

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Appendix

Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Here’s how to return the OD-200 to its factory-set state.

1. While holding down the [ON/OFF] switch and

[MEMORY/BOOST] switch, turn on the power
(insert a plug into the INPUT jack).

The display indicates “FCt.”

2. Press the [MEMORY/BOOST] switch.

The display indicates “Sur.”

If you decide to cancel, press the [MEMORY] button.

3. Press the [MEMORY/BOOST] switch.

The factory reset is executed.

4. When the display indicates “FIn,” turn the

power o and on again.

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Installing Batteries

Insert the batteries as shown below, being careful to
orient the batteries correctly.

* Batteries should always be installed or

replaced before connecting any other
devices. This way, you can prevent
malfunction and damage.

* If operating this unit on batteries, please

use alkaline batteries.

* Even if batteries are installed, the unit

will turn o if you connect or disconnect
the power cord from the AC outlet while
the unit is turned on, or if you connect or
disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit.
When this occurs, unsaved data may be
lost. You must turn o the power before
you connect or disconnect the power cord
or AC adaptor.

* 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.

* 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”).

* “Lo” will appear on the display if the batteries are low. Replace them with

new ones.

Appendix

Attaching the Rubber Feet

You can attach the rubber feet (included) if necessary.

Attach them in the locations shown in the illustration.

* Using the unit without rubber feet may damage the oor.

Main Specications

BOSS OD-200: HYBRID DRIVE

Power Supply

Current Draw

Expected Battery
Life Under
Continuous Use

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

Options

* This document explains the specications of the product at the time that

the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland
website.

Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3,
AC adaptor (sold separately)

220 mA

Alkaline: Approx. 6 Hours

* These gures will vary depending on the actual

conditions of use.

101 (W) x 138 (D) x 63 (H) mm / 4 ( W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-1/2
(H) inches

101 (W) x 138 (D) x 65 (H) mm / 4 ( W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-9/16
(H) inches (including rubber foot)

670 g / 1 lb 8 oz (including batteries)

Owner’s Manual
Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3
Rubber foot x 4

AC adaptor: PSA-S series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
MIDI/TRS connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES

CAUTION

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts
listed below, always keep them out of the reach
of small children.

• Included Parts
Rubber feet (p. 15)

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Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to
make a backup of the data stored within it; or you
may prefer 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 creating regular backups of the
data you’ve stored in the unit.

• 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

• This product includes third party open source software.

Copyright (c) 2009-2017 ARM Limited. All rights reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the

“License”); You may obtain a copy of the License at
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

• Roland, 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.

• In this manual, company names and product names
of the respective owners are used because it is the
most practical way of describing the sounds that are
emulated using DSP technology.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES

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