Boss OD-200 Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “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.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

1		2	3	4
	5	6	7	8
		6	7	8
9		10	11	12

1Display

Shows the parameters and the values.

2[PARAM] knob

Adjusts the parameter that’s selected by the [PARAM] button.

3[LEVEL] knob

Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.

4[DRIVE] knob

Adjusts the depth of distortion.

5Mode knob

Selects the sound.

Mode Explanation

OVD

(OVERDRIVE)

BLS (BLUES)

SCR (SCREAM)

CNT (CNTR OD)

XDR (X-DRIVE)

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 effect that models the sound of the KLON CENTAUR.

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

Panel Descriptions

	Mode	Explanation	9	[PARAM] button
	DST (DIST)	This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound.	9	[PARAM] button
	DST (DIST)	This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound.		Selects the parameter that’s adjusted by the [PARAM]

		Distortion that uses MDP to provide ideal
	XDS (X-DIST)	Distortion that uses MDP to provide ideal		knob.
	XDS (X-DIST)	distortion in each frequency region.
		distortion in each frequency region.
					Parameter	Explanation
	STK	Produces the sound of a large stack amp.			Parameter	Explanation
	(STACK DRIVE)	Drive settings provide a diverse variety of				MID: A booster with a distinctive
		distortion.				mid-range. A sound suitable for
	FAT (FAT DIST)	Distortion that provides a thick distortion				soloing.
	FAT (FAT DIST)	sound.				CLN (CLEAN) : Raises the gain without
	BRW (BROWN)	Lead sound with a distinct edge.				changing the guitar’s character.
						TRB (TREBLE) : A bright-sounding
	XMT (X-METAL)	Core sound that uses MDP to preserve the				TRB (TREBLE) : A bright-sounding
	XMT (X-METAL)	sound's definition even with extreme gain.				booster.
	FUZ (FUZZ)	Sound similar to an Electro-Harmonix Big				OVD (OVERDRIVE) : This models the
	FUZ (FUZZ)	Muff π.				sound of the BOSS OD-1.
		Muff π.				sound of the BOSS OD-1.
					BOOST TYPE	BLS (BLUES) : This is a crunch sound of
6	[LOW] knob				BOOST TYPE	the BOSS BD-2.
					(BOOSTER TYPE)	the BOSS BD-2.
					(BOOSTER TYPE)	SCR (SCREAM) : This models an Ibanez
	Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range.					SCR (SCREAM) : This models an Ibanez
	Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range.					TS-808.
7	[MIDDLE] knob					CNT (CNTR OD) : This models a KLON
7	[MIDDLE] knob					CENTAUR.
	Adjusts the sound level of middle-frequency range.					XDR (X-DRIVE) : This is an overdrive that
						uses MDP to obtain the distortion
8	[HIGH] knob					that’s most appropriate in each pitch
8	[HIGH] knob					range.
	Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range.					DST (DIST) : This models the sound of
						the BOSS DS-1.
						3

Panel Descriptions

Parameter Explanation

BOOST TYPE

(BOOSTER TYPE)

BOOST PRE

(BOOSTER PRE GAIN)

BOOST POST

(BOOSTER POST GAIN)

GATE DECAY

GATE THRESH

(GATE THRESHOLD)

XDS (X-DIST) : This is a distortion that uses MDP to obtain the distortion that’s most appropriate in each pitch range.

STK (STACK DRIVE) : This models the sound of the BOSS ST-2.

FAT (FAT DIST) : A distortion sound with thick distortion.

MZN (METAL ZONE) : This models the sound of the BOSS MT-2.

MCR (METAL CORE) : This models the sound of the BOSS ML-2.

FUZ (FUZZ) : This models an ElectroHarmonix Big Muff 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 the parameter by pressing the [PARAM] knob.

About the booster

As its main distortion, the OD-200 provides 12 different 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 differ depending on the STRUCTURE parameter.

When STRUCTURE is SERIES

The booster is placed before the main distortion.

Guitar

PreBoosterGAIN

distortionMain

PostBoosterGAIN

Gate

Amp

Parameter

Explanation

Adjusts the booster gain.

BOOST PRE

Increasing this value increases the

signal that is input to the main

(BOOSTER PRE GAIN)

distortion, making the distortion

stronger. The distortion of the booster

itself does not change.

Adjusts the volume when boost is on.

BOOST POST

This let you raise (or lower) the

volume when using the booster to

(BOOSTER POST GAIN)

increase the gain when transitioning

from backing to solo.

[LOW] [MIDDLE]

Adjust the tonal character of the main

[HIGH] knobs

distortion.

Panel Descriptions

When STRUCTURE is PARALLEL

The booster and main distortion are placed in parallel.

	Booster	[LOW]
Guitar	Booster	[MIDDLE]	Gate	Amp

	Main
	Main	[HIGH]
	distortion	[HIGH]

	Parameter	Explanation
	BOOST PRE	Adjusts the booster gain.
	BOOST PRE	Depending on the type, the sound
	(BOOSTER PRE GAIN)	Depending on the type, the sound
	(BOOSTER PRE GAIN)	will distort.
		will distort.
	BOOST POST	Adjusts the volume of the booster.
	(BOOSTER POST GAIN)	Adjusts the volume of the booster.
	(BOOSTER POST GAIN)

	[LOW] [MIDDLE]	Adjust the tonal character of the
	[LOW] [MIDDLE]	main distortion and the booster as
	[HIGH] knobs	main distortion and the booster as
	[HIGH] knobs	a whole.
		a whole.

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.”

11[MEMORY] button

Switches or saves memories (MANUAL, 1–4) (p. 8).

12MEMORY indicator

Indicates the currently selected memory.

13[ON/OFF] switch

Turns the effect on/off.

14[MEMORY/BOOST] switch

Switches memories (p. 8).

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

MEMO

The function of the footswitch can be changed by

“MFC” (MEMORY SWITCH FUNCTION).

10BOOST/GATE indicator

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

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

*To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

A B C D

AINPUT jack

Connect your guitar, bass, or effect unit here.

Turning On/Off 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 first.

*Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

BOUTPUT jack

Connect this jack to your amp or effector.

CCTL 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).

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 effect sound (p. 11).

*Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

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