Boss SY-1000 User Manual

Reference Manual

Contents

Getting Ready ........................ 4

Connecting the Equipment ............ 4

Turning the Power On/O .............. 4

Auto O Function ..................... 4

Panel Descriptions ..................... 6

Selecting the Instrument (Guitar/

Bass) to Use (MODE SETTING) .......... 7

Specifying the Device Connected to

OUTPUT Jacks (OUTPUT SELECT) ....... 7

Making Pickup Settings (GK SETTING) .. 8

Specifying the Pickup Type ............ 8

Specifying Your Guitar’s (Bass’s) Scale Length

............................... 9

Specifying the Pickup Position (Bass

Mode Only) .......................... 9

Specifying the Distance from the

Bridge .............................. 10

Adjusting the Pickup Sensitivity. . . . . . . 10

Tuning the Guitar (TUNER) ............ 10

Making Tuner Settings ............... 10

Basic Operation ..................... 11

Display (Play Screen) .................. 11

About the Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Screen Operations .................... 12

Operating Example 1 (INST Screen) ... 12 Operating Example 2 (INST Edit

Screen) .............................. 12

Operating Example 3 (EFFECT Edit

Screen) .............................. 12

Switching Patches (Tone) ........... 13

The Structure and Patches of the SY-

1000 .................................13

Types of Bank ........................13

Types of Patch .......................13

Selecting a Patch .....................13

Editing a Patch ...................... 14

Changing the INST .................... 14

Editing the INST ......................14

Viewing All Parameters While You Edit . 14

Saving the Edited INST Settings

(VARIATION) .......................... 15

Recalled a Saved INST Variation ....... 15

Editing the Eects .................... 16

Basic Operation for Eect Editing ..... 16

Editing While Viewing All Parameters .. 16

Changing the Eect Order ............ 16

Saving the Edited Eect Settings (VARIATION)

Recalled a Saved Eect Variation ...... 17

Assigning Functions to the Foot

Switches and Expression Pedal ........18

Making Assignments from the Eect Edit Screen (Quick Assign)

.......................... 17

............ 18

Saving a Patch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Settings for the Entire SY-1000 (System Parameters)

Settings for the SY-1000 ..............20

Restoring the Factory Default

Settings (Factory Reset) .............. 20

Turning O the Auto O Function ..... 20

................ 20

The Internal Structure of the SY-

1000 ................................. 21

INST (Instrument) Block ............... 21

EFFECT (Eects) Block ................. 21

INST Parameters .................... 22

Availability of Functions for Each

INST TYPE (GUITAR MODE) ............ 22

Availability of Functions for Each

INST TYPE (BASS MODE) .............. 22

INST TYPE ............................23

Parameters Common to Each INST

TYPE (COMMON) .................... 23

Parameters Common to Each INST

TYPE (ALT TUNE) ..................... 24

DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters .......... 25

OSC ................................. 25

FILTER ............................... 26

AMP ................................ 26

LFO1, LFO2 .......................... 27

SEQ ................................. 27

LAYER ............................... 29

OSC SYNTH Parameters ............... 29

OSC ................................. 29

FILTER ............................... 30

AMP ................................ 31

LFO1, LFO2 .......................... 31

GR-300 (In GUITAR MODE) / ANALOG

GR (In BASS MODE) Parameters .......32

GR-300/ANALOG GR ................. 32

E.GUITAR Parameters ................. 33

GUITAR (In GUITAR MODE) ............ 33

GUITAR (In BASS MODE) ..............33

AMP (AMP Modeling) ................ 34

NS .................................. 35

EQ .................................. 35

ACOUSTIC Parameters ................36

ACOUSTIC ........................... 36

AMP (AMP Modeling) ................ 37

NS .................................. 37

EQ .................................. 37

AC BASS Parameters .................. 37

AC BASS ............................. 37

AMP (AMP Modeling) ................ 37

NS .................................. 37

EQ .................................. 37

E.BASS Parameters .................... 38

BASS (In GUITAR MODE) ..............38

BASS (In BASS MODE) ................ 38

AMP (AMP Modeling) ................ 39

NS .................................. 39

EQ .................................. 39

VIO GUITAR Parameters ............... 39

GUITAR ..............................39

HARMO ............................. 40

FILTER ............................... 40

NS .................................. 40

EQ .................................. 40

POLY FX Parameters .................. 41

NS .................................. 41

EFFECT Parameters .................42

FX1–FX3 .............................. 42

AC RESONANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

AUTO WAH .......................... 43

CHORUS ............................ 43

CLASSIC-VIBE ........................ 44

COMPRESSOR ....................... 44

DEFRETTER .......................... 44

DEFRETTER BASS .................... 45

DELAY .............................. 45

FLANGER/FLANGER BASS ............. 46

FOOT VOLUME .......................46

GRAPHIC EQ ......................... 47

HARMONIST ......................... 47

HUMANIZER ......................... 48

ISOLATOR ........................... 48

LIMITER ............................. 48

LO-FI ................................ 48

OCTAVE/OCTAVE BASS ............... 49

PAN ................................. 49

PARAMETRIC EQ ..................... 49

PEDAL BEND ........................ 49

PHASER ............................. 50

PITCH SHIFTER ....................... 50

REVERB ............................. 51

RING MOD .......................... 51

RO TA RY .............................51

SITAR SIM ........................... 52

SLICER .............................. 52

SLOW GEAR/SLOW GEAR BASS ........52

SOUND HOLD ....................... 52

TOUCH WAH/TOUCH WAH BASS ...... 53

TREMOLO ........................... 53

VIBRATO ............................ 53

WAH ................................ 54

AMP (AMP Modeling) ................. 54

TYPE ................................ 55

SP TYPE .............................55

MIC TYPE ............................ 55

CHORUS .............................. 56

COMPRESSOR ........................ 57

TYPE ................................ 57

DISTORTION .......................... 57

TYPE ................................ 57

EQ 1, EQ2 ............................. 58

MASTER DELAY ....................... 59

TYPE ................................ 59

DELAY 1, DELAY 2 ..................... 60

REVERB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

NOISE SUPPRESSOR .................. 62

FOOT VOLUME 1, FOOT VOLUME 2 .....62

SEND/RETURN ........................ 63

MODE ............................... 63

DIVIDER .............................. 64

MIXER ................................ 64

BALANCER 1–BALANCER 3 ............ 65

MAIN OUT/SUB OUT .................. 65

MASTER .............................. 66

NORMAL INPUT ....................... 66

CONTROL ASSIGN Parameters ......67

CONTROL FUNCTION .................67

FUNCTION .......................... 67

MODE ............................... 69

PREFERENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

ASSIGN SETTING ...................... 70

ASSIGN 1–ASSIGN 16 ................. 70

Virtual Expression Pedal System

(Wave Pedal) .........................77

STRING1–STRING6, STR HiC–STR LowB, STRING ALL, NORMAL IN

INPUT SENS (Input Sens) ............. 77

PATCH MIDI ........................... 78

PATCH MIDI 1–PATCH MIDI 4 ..........78

GUITAR TO MIDI/BASS TO MIDI ........79

LED COLOR ...........................80

[BANKI]/[BANKH] switch, [CTL1]/ [CTL2] switch, [1]–[4] switch, CUR

NUM ................................ 80

PREFERENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

....... 77

SYSTEM Parameters .................81

CONTROL MODE ...................... 81

IN/OUT SETTING ...................... 81

GK SETTING .........................81

NORMAL SETTING ................... 83

MAIN OUT, SUB OUT ................. 83

TOTAL ............................... 85

USB AUDIO .......................... 85

HARDWARE SETTING ................. 87

KNOB SETTING ...................... 87

ASSIGN HOLD .......................87

GROUND LIFT ....................... 87

OTHER .............................. 88

PLAY OPTION ......................... 88

MIDI .................................. 89

Operations from the SY-1000 ......... 89

Operations from an External MIDI

Device .............................. 89

MIDI SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

PROGRAM MAP BANK1–BANK4 ....... 90

BULK DUMP ......................... 90

GUITAR TO MIDI/BASS TO MIDI ........ 91

TUNER ............................... 91

TUNER MODE ........................ 91

FACTORY RESET ...................... 92

MODE SETTING ....................... 92

Contents

Saving a Sound (WRITE) ............ 93

Saving a Patch (PATCH WRITE) ......... 93

Exchanging Patches (PATCH EXCHANGE)

Initializing Patches (PATCH

INITIALIZE) ...........................94

Inserting a Patch (PATCH INSERT) ...... 94

.......................... 93

Connecting to a Computer .......... 95

Installing the USB Driver .............. 95

Using the as an Audio Interface ....... 95

Troubleshooting .................... 96

When Using the SY-1000 on Its Own ... 96 When Connected to a MIDI Device or

Computer

............................ 97

Block Diagram ......................98

When Using a GK Patch ............... 98

When Using a NORMAL Patch ......... 99

Getting Ready

Connecting the Equipment

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

GK IN connector

Connect a guitar or bass equipped with the Roland Divided Pickup (Roland GK-3/GK-3B) or a GK-compatible guitar such as the Roland V-Guitar GC-1 to this connector.

In addition to the signal from the divided pickup, the conventional guitar signal (normal pickup) is also input to the GK IN connector.

* Never connect anything other than the dedicated GK cable.

Roland GK-3 users Roland V-Guitar GC-1 users

You must set this to the center (MIX) position!

GUITAR INPUT jack

Use this control if you’re directly inputting a conventional guitar.

* The guitar connected to the

GUITAR INPUT jack can only use normal patches.

* Use the “PATCH TYPE”

parameter (p. 66) to switch to a normal patch.

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

* Place the AC adaptor so the

side with the indicator faces upwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Indicator

SEND/RETURN jacks

Connect an external eect processor here.

(USB) port

Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect this port to your computer. It can be used to transfer USB MIDI and USB audio data.

You must install the USB driver when connecting the unit to your computer.

Download the USB driver from the BOSS website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.

http://www.boss.info/support/

For details on the settings, refer to

“Reference Manual” (PDF).

Turning the Power On/O

This turns the power on/o.

* 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.

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.

* Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is

turned o. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.

* To restore power, turn the power on again.

For details on the settings, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).

Getting Ready

MAIN OUTPUT jack / SUB OUTPUT jack

Connect these jacks to your guitar amp, headphones (sold separately), or to PA (LINE).

* Connect your headphones to the MAIN OUTPUT L/PHONES jack.

* If your system is mono, use only the R/MONO jack.

* If you’re using headphones, don’t connect anything to R/MONO jack.

MIDI IN, MIDI OUT/THRU jacks

Connect an external MIDI device here.

For details, refer to “Reference Manual”

(PDF).

Ground Terminal

Connect this to an external earth or ground if necessary.

CTL 3, 4/EXP 1, CTL 5, 6/EXP 2 jacks

You can connect an expression pedal (EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, or EV-5: sold separately) or footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7: sold separately), and use it to control various functions.

For details on the settings, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).

To use these as EXP 1, EXP 2 jacks

Connect an expression pedal.

* Use only the

specied expression pedal (EV-30, FV500L, FV-500H, or EV5: sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

To use these as CTL 3,4 or CTL 5,6 jacks

Connect a footswitch.

FS-5U x 1 FS-5U x 2 FS-7FS-6

1/4” phone type

. /

1/4” phone type

CTL 3 CTL 5

MODE / POLARITY switch

FS-5U FS-6 FS-7

Stereo 1/4” phone type

. /

1/4” phone type x 2

CTL 4 CTL 6

CTL 3 CTL 5

Stereo 1/4” phone type

. /

Stereo 1/4” phone type

CTL 4 CTL 6

CTL 3 CTL 5

Stereo 1/4” phone type

. /

Stereo 1/4” phone type

CTL 4 CTL 6

CTL 3 CTL 5

Getting Ready

Panel Descriptions

11 12

4 5 6

7 8 9

No. Name Explanation Page

Display Various information regarding the SY-1000 is indicated here. p. 11

[1]–[6] knobs Use this to select or edit the value of the parameter that’s shown in the display. p. 12

This adjusts the volume level for the MAIN OUTPUT jack.

[OUTPUT LEVEL] knob

[INST] button Species the sound of the INST (sound engine). p. 14

[EFFECTS] button Species the eect settings and the order in which eects are connected. p. 16

[CTL] button Accesses the CTL screen, where you can assign functions to the buttons and switches. p. 18

[EXIT] button Used to return previous screens and to undo operations. –

[WRITE] button Use for storing settings in patches and executing operations. p. 19

[SYSTEM] button Used for making settings related to the SY-1000’s operating p. 20

[K] [J] (PAGE) buttons

BANK [I], BANK [H] switches

[CTL 1] [CTL 2] switches By default, the [CTL 1] and [CTL 2] pedals control a function that’s assigned by each patch. –

[1]–[4] switches Switch patches. –

* Depending on how you switch the settings, you can also adjust the MAIN OUTPUT and

SUB OUTPUT volumes simultaneously. [SYSTEM] button0HARDWARE SETTING0KNOB0OUTPUT LEVEL KNOB

This switches the screens displayed in the display. p. 11

Switch banks. p. 13

–

Getting Ready

Selecting the Instrument (Guitar/Bass) to Use (MODE SETTING)

Here you can select whether you’re connecting a guitar or a bass to the SY-1000.

Choose guitar mode (GUITAR) if you’re using a guitar, or choose bass mode (BASS) if you’re using a bass.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the “MODE

SETTING” icon.

Specifying the Device Connected to OUTPUT Jacks (OUTPUT SELECT)

Use this procedure to set the type of device connected to the output jacks (MAIN OUT, SUB OUT).

This applies the optimal adjustments for the device that is connected.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the “IN/

OUT SETTING” icon.

3. Press the [2] knob.

The IN/OUT SETTING screen appears.

3. Press the [2] knob.

The message appears.

4. To change the mode, press the [6] knob.

If you decide to cancel, press the [5] knob. When you press the [6] knob, a message appears.

5. Turn the power of the SY-1000 o, then on again.

If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. Verify that the SY-1000 has started with the mode that you specied.

MEMO

5 With the factory settings, this is set to “GUITAR.” 5 The SY-1000 starts with the specied mode until the next time

you change the mode.

5 Some parameters are displayed dierently depending on the

selected mode.

5 Patches are saved separately for guitar mode and bass mode.

4. Press the [3] knob or [4] knob.

The MAIN OUT screen or SUB OUT screen appears.

5. Press the [1] knob.

The OUTPUT SELECT screen appears.

6. Turn the [1] knob.

Select the connected device (type of amp).

OUTPUT SELECT Explanation

Choose this setting if you’re using

LINE/PHONES

JC-120 RETURN

JC-120 INPUT

COMBO AMP 1 RETURN

headphones, or if the SY-1000 is connected to a keyboard amp, mixer, or digital recorder.

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the RETURN jack of the Roland JC-120 guitar amp.

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the guitar input jack of a JC120 guitar amp.

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the RETURN jack of a combo type amp (with amp and speaker in a single unit) equipped with one speaker.

Getting Ready

OUTPUT SELECT Explanation

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is

COMBO AMP 1 INPUT

COMBO AMP 2 RETURN

COMBO AMP 2 INPUT

STACK AMP RETURN

STACK AMP INPUT

BASS AMP WITH TWEETER

BASS AMP NO TWEETER

connected to the guitar input jack of a combo type amp (with amp and speaker in a single unit) equipped with one speaker.

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the RETURN jack of a combo type amp (with amp and speaker in a single unit) equipped with two speakers.

Choose this setting if the SY-1000 is connected to the guitar input jack of a combo type amp (with amp and speaker in a single unit) equipped with two speakers.

Set this when connecting to the RETURN jack on a stack-type amp.

Set this when connecting to the guitar input jack on a stack-type amp.

Use this setting when connecting to a tweeter-equipped bass amp.

Use this setting when connecting to a bass amp that has no tweeter. The high-frequency range is adjusted.

7. Press the [EXIT] button.

You’ll be returned to the Play screen.

Making Pickup Settings (GK SETTING)

Make settings for the divided pickup in order to ensure that you’ll always be playing the SY-1000 in the optimal state.

The SY-1000 can save ten types of these settings (GK SETTING).

Here we explain the example of saving pickup settings in SETTING: [1].

MEMO

The GK SETTING is saved even when the power is turned o. You don’t need to make this setting again each time you perform.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the “IN/

OUT SETTING” icon.

3. Press the [2] knob.

The IN/OUT SETTING screen appears.

4. Press the [1] knob.

The GK SETTING screen appears.

5. Turn the [1] knob to select SETTING: [1].

The pickup settings will be saved in SETTING: [1].

MEMO

Pickup settings are automatically saved in the number (SETTING: [1]– [10]) that you selected in step 5.

Specifying the Pickup Type

Choose the type of pickup that’s installed on your guitar (bass).

6. If using guitar mode, turn the [5] knob.

If using bass mode, turn the [4] knob.

Getting Ready

GK PU TYPE

(GUITAR MODE)

Explanation

GK-3 Choose this if you’re using a Roland GK-3.

Choose this if you’re using a Roland GK-2A,

GK-2A

or if you’re using a (commercially available) guitar with a built-in divided pickup.

GC-1

PIEZO

Choose this if you’re using a Roland V-Guitar GC-1.

(at response)

PIEZO F Fishman

PIEZO G Graph Tech

Piezo Pickup

PIEZO L L.R. Baggs

PIEZO R RMC

GK PU TYPE

(BASS MODE)

Explanation

GK-3B Choose this if you’re using a GK-3.

Choose this if you’re using a Roland GK-2B, or

GK-2B

if you’re using a (commercially available) bass with a built-in divided pickup.

PIEZO

PIEZO G Graph Tech

Piezo Pickup

(at response)

PIEZO R RMC

7. If using guitar mode, turn the [6] knob.

If using bass mode, turn the [5] knob.

Specify the length that is correct for your guitar (bass).

If you’re using GUITAR MODE, choose “ST (648mm)” for a standard Stratocaster type, or choose “LP (628mm)” for a Les Paul type.

If you’re using BASS MODE, For a standard Jazz Bass type or Precision Bass type, choose LONG JB/PB (864 mm).

MEMO

This parameter is not shown if GK PU TYPE is set to “Roland V-Guitar GC-1.”

Specifying the Pickup Position (Bass Mode Only)

Specify the position of the divided pickup that’s installed on your bass.

MEMO

If you’ve installed a divided pickup on your guitar, proceed to step 9 “Specifying the Distance from the Bridge” (p. 10) (this step is not needed).

8. Turn the [6] knob

Specify the GK PU POSITION according to the position of the divided pickup that’s installed.

MEMO

5 A piezo pickup is a type of pickup that is mounted on the bridge

of the guitar, and uses a piezoelectric element to detect the vibrations of the strings.

5 If you don’t know the type of your piezo pickup, try selecting

dierent choices while you play your guitar, and choose the setting that produces the most natural sound.

5 If you’ve chosen piezo type, you’ll be able to make further

adjustments to the tone quality of the high range and low range.

Specifying Your Guitar’s (Bass’s) Scale Length

Specify your guitar’s (bass’s) scale length (the distance from the bridge to the nut).

Guitar

For a 4-string bass

GK PU POSITION

1st string

2nd string

3rd string 4th string

For a 5-string bass

GK PU POSITION

1st string

2nd string

3rd string 4th string

Low B string

For a 6-string bass

GK PU POSITION

High C string

4STR-1

5STR-Lo1

1st string

2nd string

3rd string 4th string

Low B string

4STR-2 4STR-3

High C

1st string

2nd string

3rd string 4th string

6STR

5STR-Hi15STR-Lo2 5STR-Hi2

string

Bass

Getting Ready

Specifying the Distance from the Bridge

For each string, specify the distance from the bridge to the center of the pickup.

9. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the

DISTANCE screen.

10.

Turn the [1]–[6] knobs.

Specify the distance from the bridge to the center of the pickup.

MEMO

This setting is not needed if GK PU TYPE is “Roland V-Guitar GC-1” or if you selected a piezo type pickup.

Adjusting the Pickup Sensitivity

The volume will dier if the distances between each string and the divided pickup are dierent. Specify the sensitivity of the pickup to compensate for this volume dierence.

11.

Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to access the SENS screen.

Tuning the Guitar (TUNER)

Tune the guitar (bass).

The SY-1000 is equipped with a conventional monophonic tuner which lets you tune your instrument one string at a time (SINGLE MODE), and a polyphonic tuner which lets you play and tune all of your open strings simultaneously (MULTI MODE).

1. Press the BANK [I] switch and BANK [H] switch

simultaneously.

The TUNER screen appears.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to select the tuner

mode.

TUNER MODE Explanation

MULTI MODE

SINGLE MODE

3. Play an open string, and tune it so that only the

center indicator in the screen is lit.

Making Tuner Settings

These settings specify how the tuner operates.

Parameter Value Explanation

PITCH

OUTPUT

You can play and tune six strings simultaneously

You can play one individual string to tune that string.

435–445Hz

(default: 440Hz)

MUTE

BYPASS

THRU

Species the reference pitch.

Sound will not be output while tuning.

While tuning, the sound from the GK IN connector/GUITAR INPUT jack will be output without change.

All modelings and eects will be o.

Allows you to tune while hearing the current eect/modeling sound.

* Only for single mode.

12.

While playing the strings strongly, turn the [1]–[6] knobs so that the level meters reach the triangular marks.

MEMO

Depending on the guitar (bass) you’re using, the level meter might reach full-scale even if the sensitivity is at minimum. If this is the case, adjust the distance between the divided pickup and the string so it’s somewhat greater than the recommendation.

Basic Operation

Here we explain how you can use the buttons and knobs to operate the SY-1000, and how to switch screens.

Display (Play Screen)

The screen that appears after you start the SY-1000 is called the “play screen.”

Screen 1

This screen shows the bank number and patch number in especially large characters.

Bank number

Screen 2

This screen shows the bank number, patch number, and patch name.

Patch number

Patch name

About the Icons

Icon Explanations

Indicates the input level of the GK IN connector.

* When using a normal patch (p. 13),

this indicates the level of the guitar signal.

Indicates the output level of the MAIN OUTPUT jacks and SUB OUTPUT jacks.

Indicates the input level of the RETURN jack.

* Shown in the EFFECTS edit screen.

Indicates the output level of the SEND jack.

* Shown in the EFFECTS edit screen.

Indicates the output level of the selected eect block.

* Shown in the EFFECTS edit screen.

Indicates BALANCER1–3 and MIXER BALANCE.

* Shown in the EFFECTS edit screen.

Indicates the BPM.

Screen 3

This screen shows the functions that are assigned to the pedal switches of the unit.

Screen 4

This screen shows how the INST and eects are connected (CHAIN).

Blinks in time with the BPM.

Shown when a GK patch (p. 13) is selected.

When using a normal patch (p. 13), this icon goes dark.

When the screen contains multiple pages, this indicates the position of the current page.

Indicates the page to which you navigate using the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons (edit screen).

Basic Operation

Screen Operations

In the play screen, you can turn or press the [1]–[6] knobs to adjust the parameters that are shown in the lower part of the display.

Operating Example 1 (INST Screen)

Press operation

Turn operation

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1] knob Changes the INST TYPE of INST1.

Accesses a screen where you can

Press the [1] knob

Turn the [2] knob

Press the [2] knob Accesses the edit screen for INST1.

switch the INST TYPE variation of INST1.

Turns INST1 on/o.

When o, the icon is shown in gray.

Operating Example 3 (EFFECT Edit Screen)

Turn operation

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1]–[5] knobs

Turn the [6] knob Selects the block to edit.

Press the [6] knob Turns the selected block on/o.

Long-press the [6] knob

Turn the [6] knob while pressing it

MEMO

To change a value in larger steps, turn a [1]–[5] knob while pressing it.

Changes the value of the setting for the parameter

Shows a list with all parameters of the selected block.

Changes the position of the selected block.

MEMO

As for INST1, you can operate INST2 with the [3] knob and [4] knob, and operate INST3 with the [5] knob and [6] knob.

Operating Example 2 (INST Edit Screen)

Use the [6] knob to select

Turn operation

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1]–[5] knobs

Turn the [6] knob Selects the block to edit.

Press the [6] knob

Press the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons

Use the PAGE [K] [J]

buttons to switch

Changes the value of the setting for the parameter

Shows a list with all parameters of the selected block.

Switches the parameters to show.

Press operation

Switching Patches (Tone)

The Structure and Patches of the SY-1000

The SY-1000 consists of three sound engines (the INST blocks) and eects whose connections you are free to change (the FX block).

INST1

INST2

FX1

FX2

S/R

EQ2 DLY1 SUB L/R

INST3

NORMAL

The INST settings together with the combination of eects are collectively called a “patch.”

A set of four patches is called a “bank.”

Patches are managed by their bank (1–50) and number (1–4); the SY-1000 can store 200 patches.

Bank 3

Bank 2

Bank 1

Patch 1 Patch 3

Types of Bank

The SY-1000 has two types of bank.

Types of bank Explanation

Preset bank (P01–P50)

User bank (U01– U50)

FX3

CMP DS AMP EQ1 NS FV1 DLY2

Bank 50

Patch 2 Patch 4

[1]–[4] switch

Cannot be overwritten, however, you can write a patch into the User bank, modify the settings to your needs and store your modied version in the User bank.

Can be overwritten.

BANK [I], BANK [H]

CHO

switch

MST DLY REV FV2 DIV MIX MAIN L/R MST

Selecting a Patch

When you switch patches, the tonal character changes.

BANK [I] [H] switches

Types of Patch

The SY-1000 has two types of patch.

Types of patch Explanation

Patches for a guitar (bass) that uses a divided

GK patch

Normal patch

pickup.

If these patches are selected, the display shows the GK icon

Patches for a conventional guitar (bass) that is connected to the GUITAR INPUT. These can be used even if you don’t have a divided pickup.

You can also use these patches with the conventional guitar (bass) signal (normal pickup) that is routed through the divided pickup.

If you’re using Normal patch, the GK icon goes dark.

* DYNAMIC SYNTH is the only INST TYPE that

can be selected for normal patches.

[1]–[4] switches

1. Use the BANK [I] [H] switches to select a bank.

2. Use the [1]–[4] switches to select a patch within the

selected bank.

Bank number

MEMO

You can also change patches by turning [1] knob below the display.

Patch number

Patch name

Editing a Patch

Here’s how to create a patch by editing the parameters of the INST blocks and the eect block, and combining them.

Changing the INST

Editing the INST

You can edit each INST in detail.

Here we explain using the example of the DYNAMIC SYNTH screen of INST1.

1. Press the [INST] button.

The INST screen appears.

2. Turn the [1]–[6] knobs.

The INST screen shows the INST TYPE for INST1–INST3.

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1] knob Changes the INST TYPE of INST1.

Accesses a screen where you can

Press the [1] knob

Turn the [2] knob

Press the [2] knob Accesses the edit screen for INST1.

MEMO

As for INST1, you can operate INST2 with the [3] knob and [4] knob, and operate INST3 with the [5] knob and [6] knob.

switch the INST TYPE variation of INST1.

Turns INST1 on/o.

When o, the icon is shown in gray.

1. In the INST screen, press the [2] knob.

The INST1 screen appears.

* The pages diers depending on the INST TYPE.

2. Turn the [6] knob to select the block that you want

to edit.

The selected block is shown in white.

3. Turn the [1]–[5] knobs to edit the setting of the

parameter.

MEMO

5 To change a value in larger steps, turn a knob while pressing it. 5 You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the

parameters.

5 The number of parameters and pages diers depending on the

eect.

5 In the edit screen, you can press the [INST] button to switch to the

edit screen of another INST.

Viewing All Parameters While You Edit

You can also edit while viewing a list of all parameters for the selected block.

1. In the edit screen, press the [6] knob.

Shows a list with all parameters of the selected block.

2. Turn the [1]–[6] knobs to edit the setting of the

parameter.

MEMO

You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters.

Editing a Patch

Saving the Edited INST Settings (VARIATION)

Your preferred settings for each instrument can be saved as a “VARIATION.” Since a variation can also be used from another patch, it is convenient for sound design.

1. In the INST screen, press the [1] knob.

The VARIATION screen appears.

MEMO

From the INST edit screen, you can also access the variation screen using the following methods.

1. In the edit screen, select the “COMMON” block.

Recalled a Saved INST Variation

1. In the INST screen, press any one of the knobs [1]

(INST1), [3] (INST2), or [5] (INST3).

The VARIATION screen appears.

2. Turn the [6] knob to select a variation.

You can also audition the sound while selecting a variation.

3. Press the [5] knob to recall the selected variation.

2. Use the PAGE [J] buttons to move to the last page.

3. Press the [5] knob.

4. Press the [2] knob.

The VARIATION WRITE screen appears.

5. Turn the [1] knob to select the save-destination

number.

6. Use the [3]–[6] knobs to specify the variation name.

7. Press the [WRITE] button.

The variation is saved.

To cancel this procedure, press the [4] knob.

Editing a Patch

Editing the Eects

You can edit the eect settings, and change the order of blocks such as output and send/return (the eect chain).

Basic Operation for Eect Editing

1. Press the [EFFECT] button.

The edit screen (eect chain) appears.

2. Turn the [6] knob to select the block that you want

to edit.

The selected block is enclosed by a thick frame.

* By pressing the [6] knob you can turn the selected eect on/o.

Eects that are o are shown in gray. When the eect is turned on, it is shown in white.

O On

Editing While Viewing All Parameters

You can also edit while viewing a list of all parameters for the selected block.

1. In the edit screen, long-press the [6] knob.

Shows a list with all parameters of the selected block.

2. Turn the [1]–[6] knobs to edit the parameter

settings.

MEMO

You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters.

Use the PAGE [K] [J]

buttons to switch

Changing the Eect Order

3. Use knobs [1]–[5] to adjust the parameters that are

shown below the screen.

Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the parameters that you want to edit. The current page is indicated in the lower center of the screen.

* To change a value in larger steps, turn a knob while pressing it.

* The number of parameters and pages diers depending on the

eect.

By moving blocks such as eects, output, and send/return, you can freely change the order in which the eects are placed, or arrange them in parallel.

MEMO

5 You can change the order of the INST1–3 blocks and the NORMAL

block.

5 The MST (MASTER) block cannot be moved.

1. Press the [EFFECT] button.

The eect chain is shown.

2. Use the [6] knob to select the block that you want

to move.

3. While pressing the [6] knob, turn it left or right.

The selected block moves left or right.

Editing a Patch

Saving the Edited Eect Settings (VARIATION)

Your preferred settings for each eect can be saved as a “VARIATION.”

Since a variation can also be used from another patch, it is convenient for sound design.

1. Press the [EFFECT] button.

2. Use the [6] knob to choose the eect you’re going

to edit.

3. Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to move to the last

page.

4. Press the [5] knob.

The VARIATION screen appears.

Recalled a Saved Eect Variation

1. Press the [EFFECT] button.

2. Use the [6] knob to choose the eect you’re going

to edit.

3. Use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to move to the last

page.

4. Press the [5] knob.

The VARIATION screen appears.

5. Turn the [6] knob to select a variation.

You can also audition the sound while selecting a variation.

6. Press the [5] knob to recall the selected variation.

5. Press the [2] knob.

The VARIATION WRITE screen appears.

6. Turn the [1] knob to select the save-destination

number.

7. Use knobs [3]–[6] to name the VARIATION.

8. Press the [WRITE] button.

The variation is saved.

To cancel this procedure, press the [4] knob.

Editing a Patch

Assigning Functions to the Foot Switches and Expression Pedal

A variety of functions can be assigned to each of the top panel footswitches, and expression pedals or footswitches that are connected to the rear panel CTL3, 4/EXP1 jack and CTL5, 6/EXP2 jack (p. 5).

Built-in footswitches

Turning the knob will move the selected item vertically.

The settings of the selected item can now be edited.

4. Turn knobs [2]–[6] to edit the value of the item

selected for each switch.

MEMO

5 You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between the

parameters.

5 The footswitch and expression pedal functions must be specied

for each patch; however, if you set PREFERENCE to SYSTEM, all patches will use those functions in common.

Making Assignments from the Eect Edit

EXP1, EXP2

CTL3–CTL6

1. Press the [CTL] button.

The CONTROL/ASSIGN screen appears.

2. Press the [1] knob.

The CONTROL FUNCTION screen appears.

3. Turn the [1] knob to select the item that you want

to set.

Screen (Quick Assign)

In the eect edit screen (p. 16), you can select an eect parameter and assign that parameter to the switch of your choice.

1. Press the [EFFECT] button.

2. Turn the [6] knob to select the block that you want

to edit.

3. Long-press the [1]–[5] knobs for the parameter that

you want to assign.

The ASSIGN MATRIX screen appears.

* You can also access the ASSIGN MATRIX screen in the same way

from the all-parameter list screen (p. 14). You can also access it by selecting the [CTL] button0 “ASSIGN SET TING.”

4. Press the [1] knob to turn the SW on.

5. Turn knobs [2]–[6] to edit parameters.

If necessary, use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to switch between pages of settings.

Use SOURCE to specify the pedal or MIDI message that you will operate.

Saving a Patch

The INST settings and the combination of eects can be saved in a patch, and recalled at any time.

If you select a dierent patch or turn o the power after editing the settings, edited settings will be lost. If you want to keep the data, you must save it.

1. Press the [WRITE] button.

2. Press the [1] knob to select “WRITE” (PATCH WRITE).

3. Use the [1] knob to select the save-destination

(U01-1–U50-4).

You can use knobs [3]–[6] to edit the name.

Editing a name

To edit the patch name, use the [6] knob to move the cursor and use the [5] knob to change the character.

Operation Explanation

Turn the [3] knob Selects the type of characters

Press the [3] knob Delete one character (delete)

Turn the [4] knob Switch uppercase/lowercase

Press the [4] knob Insert one space (insert)

Turn the [5] knob Changes the character

Turn the [6] knob Moves the cursor

4. Press the [WRITE] button.

The patch is written.

To cancel this procedure, press the [4] knob.

Settings for the Entire SY-1000 (System Parameters)

Settings for the SY-1000

Here you can make settings that are common to the entire SY-1000 (system parameters).

For details on each parameter, refer to “SY-1000 Reference Manual” (PDF).

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

MEMO

You can use the PAGE [K] [J] buttons to see additional items.

2. Press a [1]–[6] knob to select the item that you want

to edit.

A sub-menu appears.

Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)

Restoring the SY-1000’s settings to their original factory default settings is referred to as “Factory Reset.”

Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in eect when the SY-1000 was shipped from the factory, you can also specify the items to be reset.

* When you execute “Factory Reset,” the settings you made will

be lost. Save the data you need to your computer using the dedicated software.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to select “FACTORY

RESET.”

3. Choose the type of settings to be restored to the

factory default settings with knobs [1] and [6].

Knob Explanation

[1] Species FROM.

[6] Species TO.

3. Once again press a [1]–[6] knob to select the item

that you want to edit.

4. Use knobs [1]–[6] to select parameters or edit the

values.

MEMO

The method of selecting parameters and editing their value will dier depending on the item.

Value Explanation

SYSTEM System parameter settings

U01-1–U50-4

VARIATION Settings for VARIATION

Settings for Patch Numbers

U01-1–U50-4

4. Press the [WRITE] button.

Press the [6] knob to execute the factory reset.

To cancel factory reset, press the [5] knob.

Once the Factory Reset is complete, you are returned to the Play screen.

Turning O the Auto O Function

The SY-1000 can turn o its power automatically. The power will turn o automatically when 10 hours have passed since you last played or operated the unit. The display will show a message approximately 15 minutes before the power turns o.

With the factory settings, this function is turned “ON” (power-o in 10 hours). If you want to have the power remain on all the time, turn it “OFF.”

1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.

2. Choose “HARDWARE SETTING” 0 “OTHER.”

3. Use the [1] knob to select “OFF.”

4. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return

to the play screen.

The Internal Structure of the SY-1000

INST (Instrument) Block

This is the sound engine section that generates sound based on the performance data from the divided pickup and the audio input from the guitar (bass).

This can produce a variety of tones, synthesizers such as DYNAMIC SYNTH and the POLY FX which can apply eects independently to each string. The SY-1000 lets you freely specify and combine three INST blocks.

INST1

INST2

INST3

NORMAL

FX1

S/R

FX2

FX3

CMP DS AMP EQ1 NS FV1 DLY2

EQ2 DLY1 SUB L/R

CHO

MST DLY REV FV2 DIV MIX MAIN L/R MST

EFFECT (Eects) Block

The SY-1000 is equipped with high-quality eects.

You can change the order in which the eects are connected.

You are also free to select the signals that are output from the MAIN OUTPUT jacks and the SUB OUTPUT jacks.

INST1

INST2

INST3

NORMAL

FX1

S/R

FX2

FX3

CMP DS AMP EQ1 NS FV1 DLY2

EQ2 DLY1 SUB L/R

CHO

MST DLY REV FV2 DIV MIX MAIN L/R MST

MEMO

5 In order to distinguish between the divided pickup and the conventional pickup installed on your guitar (bass), this manual uses the term

“normal pickup” when referring to the conventional pickup of your guitar (bass).

5 The sound of the normal pickup directly connected to the GUITAR INPUT jack or the sound of the normal pickup routed through the divided

pickup is input to the NORMAL block. You can mix this into the INST1–INST3 blocks.

INST Parameters

1. Press the [INST] button.

The INST screen appears.

The INST screen shows the INST TYPE of INST1–INST3.

MEMO

5 The parameters shown depend on the type of instrument that you select. 5 INST1–INST3 are common parameters.

Availability of Functions for Each INST TYPE (GUITAR MODE)

INST TYPE ALT. TUNE 12STR STR BEND

DYNAMIC SYNTH

OSC SYNTH

GR-300

E.GUITAR

ACOUSTIC

E.BASS

VIO GUITAR

POLY FX

*1 If AMP Modeling is ON, the PAN eect disappears.

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( *1 ( *1 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( *1 ( *1 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( *1 ( *1 ( ( ( (

–

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (

( ( ( ( ( (

STRING

LEVEL

STRING

PAN

AMP

Modeling

– – –

–

Availability of Functions for Each INST TYPE (BASS MODE)

INST TYPE ALT. TUNE 12STR STR BEND STR LEVEL STR PAN

DYNAMIC SYNTH

OSC SYNTH

ANALOG GR

E.BASS

AC BASS

E.GUITAR

POLY FX

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( *1 ( *1 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( *1 ( *1 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( *1 ( *1 ( ( (

–

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (

( ( (

AMP

Modeling

– – –

–

NS EQ

( ( (

NS EQ

(

–

*1 If AMP Modeling is ON, the PAN eect disappears.

INST Parameters > INST TYPE

INST TYPE

Value Explanation

DYNAMIC SYNTH

OSC SYNTH

GR-300

ANALOG GR

E.GUITAR

ACOUSTIC

*1 *2

AC BASS

*1 *3

E.BASS

VIO GUITAR

POLY FX

This is a synthesizer that produces a sound that responds to the natural nuances of your performance.

This is a synthesizer that detects the pitch and attack information in the input sound and outputs signals produced by the built-in oscillator.

This models the Roland GR-300, the famed analog polyphonic guitar synthesizer of yesteryear.

It provides hexa-distortion, with a hexa-VCO and VCF (variable frequency lter) that generates independent pitch-shiftable sawtooth waves for the six strings, letting you enjoy analog synthesizer sounds that reect the nuances of your guitar performance.

This is the sound of a vintage analog polyphonic bass synthesizer. It provides hexa-distortion, with a hexa-VCO and VCF (variable frequency lter) that generates independent pitch-shiftable sawtooth waves for the six strings, letting you enjoy analog synthesizer sounds that reect the nuances of your bass performance.

This provides a variety of electric guitar sounds.

This provides a variety of acoustic guitar sounds.

This provides a variety of acoustic bass sounds.

This provides a variety of electric bass sounds.

By adding overtones (harmonics), this provides a soft and distinctive tone.

This is an eect processor that independently processes the signal of each string.

Parameter Value Explanation

STRING PAN 6– STRING PAN 1

STR PAN LowB

STR PAN 4th,

STR PAN 3rd,

STR PAN 2nd,

L50–CENTER– R50

Species the left/right pan of each string.

* The pan eect is canceled if a

monaural eect is connected after the instrument.

STR PAN 1st,

STR PAN HiC

You can save and load 50 variations for each TYPE. (COMMON parameters and ALT TUNE parameters are

VARIATION PATCH, 01–50

excepted.)

A saved VARIATION can be loaded into a dierent patch, which is convenient when you’re creating sounds.

*1 If the INST TYPE is E.GUITAR, ACOUSTIC, AC BASS, or E.BASS,

the signal that passes through NOR MIX LEVEL is mixed directly before AMP Modeling. Refer to “Signal ow for the NOR MIX LEVEL parameter” (p. 23).

*2 Valid in the GUITAR MODE.

*3 Valid in the BASS MODE.

Signal ow for the NOR MIX LEVEL parameter

The ow of the signal that passes through the NOR MIX LEVEL depends on the INST TYPE.

DYNAMIC SYNTH, OSC SYNTH

GK IN

Divided Pickup

Normal Pickup

INST

OSC FILTER AMP

INST LEVEL

NOR MIX LEVEL

Parameters Common to Each INST TYPE (COMMON)

Parameter Value Explanation

INST ON/OFF OFF, ON Instrument on/o

INST LEVEL 0–100

NOR MIX SW OFF, ON

NOR MIX SW

0–200

STRING LEVEL6– STRING LEVEL1

STR LEVEL LowB

STR LEVEL 4th,

STR LEVEL 3rd,

0–100

STR LEVEL 2nd,

STR LEVEL 1st,

STR LEVEL HiC

Species the volume of the instrument.

Turns on/o the signal of the normal pickup.

Adjusts the volume of the normal pickup.

Species the output level of each string.

GR-300, ANALOG GR, POLY FX

INST

GK IN

Divided Pickup

Normal Pickup

GR-300 ANALOG GR POLY FX

INST LEVEL

NOR MIX LEVEL

E.GUITAR, ACOUSTIC, AC BASS, E.BASS

INST

E.GUITAR

GK IN

Divided Pickup

Normal Pickup

ACOUSTIC

AC BASS

BASS

NOR MIX LEVEL

AMP

Modeling

VIO GUITAR

GK IN

Divided Pickup

Normal Pickup

INST

GUITAR HARMO FILTER

INST LEVEL

NOR MIX LEVEL

INST Parameters > INST TYPE

Parameters Common to Each INST TYPE (ALT TUNE)

Without changing the tuning of the guitar (bass) on which the divided pickup is installed, you can instantly switch to a variety of other tunings.

By using the ALT TUNE function for each INST, you can simultaneously play a 6-string guitar and a 12-string guitar, create harmonies by yourself, or play rich unison sounds.

Parameter Value Explanation

ON/OFF OFF, ON

OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G, OPEN A

DROP D– DROP A

TUNING TYPE

PITCH 6–PITCH 1

*1 *3

PITCH LowB,

PITCH 4th,

PITCH 3rd,

PITCH 2nd,

PITCH 1st,

PITCH HiC

*2 *3

FINE 6–FINE 1

*1 *3

FINE LowB,

FINE 4th,

FINE 3rd,

FINE 2nd,

FINE 1st,

FINE HiC

*2 *3

D-MODAL

NASHVL

-12–+12 STEP

USER

-24–+24

-50–+50

Switches the alternate tuning function on/o.

Tuning that produces a major chord when you play the open strings.

DROP-D is a tuning in which only the 6th string is dropped to D. The other tunings are the variations that are transposed downward parallel to Drop D.

Tuning that drops the 6th, 2nd, and 1st string by a whole step to create an ethnic feel.

Tuning that raises the 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings by one octave; like a 12-string guitar’s secondary strings by themselves.

Raises/lowers the tuning of all strings in semitone steps.

User tuning in which each string can be specied individually.

Species the amount of pitch shift in semitones for each string.

Finely adjusts the pitch of each string. -50 is half a semitone down; +50 is half a semitone up.

Parameter Value Explanation

Turn this on if you want the sound of a 12-string guitar.

12STR SW

12STR TYPE

12STR PITCH 6–12STR PITCH 1

*1 *4 *5

12PITCH LowB,

12PITCH 4th,

12PITCH 3rd,

12PITCH 2nd,

12PITCH 1st,

12PITCH HiC

*2 *4 *5

12STR LEVEL 6–12STR LEVEL 1

*1 *4 *5

12LEVEL LowB

12LEVEL 4th

12LEVEL 3rd

12LEVEL 2nd

12LEVEL 1st

12LEVEL HiC

*2 *4 *5

12STR FINE 6–12STR FINE 1

*1 *4 *5

12FINE LowB,

12FINE 4th,

12FINE 3rd,

12FINE 2nd,

12FINE 1st,

12FINE HiC

*2 *4 *5

12STR DELAY 6–12STR DELAY 1

*1 *4 *5

12DELAY LowB,

12DELAY 4th,

12DELAY 3rd,

12DELAY 2nd,

12DELAY 1st,

12DELAY HiC

*2 *4 *5

STR BEND SW OFF, ON

OFF, ON

NORMAL

USER

-24–+24

0–100

-50–+50

0ms–100ms

This changes the sound of a regular six-string guitar to that of a twelve-string guitar featuring secondary strings.

The conventional tuning of a 12-string guitar.

A user tuning that species the pitch of each secondary string.

This sets the amount of pitch shift for secondary strings, in semitone steps.

Species the volume of the secondary strings.

Finely adjusts the pitch of the secondary strings.

-50 is half a semitone down; +50 is half a semitone up.

Adjusts the time the sound of each secondary string is delayed relative to the respective main string.

Turns the String Bend function on/o.

INST Parameters > DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters

Parameter Value Explanation

Setting this to 0 makes for no shift in pitch by bend, and setting it to 100 produces shifting according

BEND CONTROL 0–100

BEND DEPTH6–BEND DEPTH1

BEND DEPTH LowB,

BEND DEPTH 4th,

BEND DEPTH 3rd,

BEND DEPTH 2nd,

BEND DEPTH 1st,

BEND DEPTH HiC

*1 Valid in the GUITAR MODE.

*2 Valid in the BASS MODE.

*3 Valid when the TUNING TYPE is set to USER.

*4 Valid when the INST TYPE is set to E.GUITAR, E.BASS, ACOUSTIC,

or AC BASS.

*5 Valid when the 12STR TYPE is set to USER.

-24–+24

to the settings for BEND DEPTH6–BEND DEPTH1 (LowB–HiC). Normally, this pitch bend is set to 0, and the setting 0–100 assigned with Control Assign is used.

This sets the amount of pitch shift in each string when the BEND CONTROL is set to 100.

The amount of pitch shift from the current pitch is set in semitone increments.

DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters

OSC

In the OSC section you specify the waveform that is the basis of the synthesizer sound.

Parameter Value Explanation

Selects the waveform that is the basis of the sound.

SIN Sine wave

SAW Sawtooth wave

TRI Triangle wave

SQR Square wave

PWM

DETUNE SAW

NOISE Noise

FEEDBACK OSC

WAVEFORM

PITCH -24–+24 Adjusts the pitch.

FINE -50–+50

PULSE WIDTH

PWM ENV ATTACK

PITCH ENV DEPTH

SUPER SAW

INPUT

0–100

-50–+50

Pulse wave (asymmetrical rectangular wave)

Two sawtooth waves of slightly dierent pitch

A sound containing high overtones similar to guitar feedback playing. Suitable for creating crisply aggressive tones that stand out.

The sound of seven sawtooth waves playing simultaneously. Pitch-shifted sounds are added to the center sound. This is appropriate when creating rich sounds such as strings.

The input signal is used without modication.

When using a GK PATCH

The signal of the divided pickup is used.

When using a NORMAL PATCH

The signal of the normal pickup is used.

Species a ner adjustment than PITCH.

Species the pulse width. This species the width of the upper portion of the rectangular wave as a percentage of the overall cycle.

Smaller values produce a narrower pulse, approaching a square wave (pulse width = 50%).

Larger values widen the pulse, producing a more distinctive sound.

Uses the dynamics of the input signal to control the pulse width of PWM.

Values in the positive direction speed up the release of the pulse width, and values in the negative direction slow down the attack of the pulse width.

Species the depth to which PWM is modulated by the dynamics of the input signal.

INST Parameters > DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters

Parameter Value Explanation

DETUNE

SHARPNESS

FEEDBACK

HARMONICS

S-SAW DETUNE

P. ENV ATTACK -50–+50

P. ENV DEPTH -50–+50

P. BEND DEPTH

P. BEND CTL 0–100

SYNC SW

*8 *9

RING SW

*1 Valid for the GK PATCH.

*2 If INPUT is selected as WAVEFORM, there are no editable

parameters in the OSC block.

*3 Valid when the WAVEFORM is set to PWM.

*4 Valid when the WAVEFORM is set to DETUNE SAW.

*5 Valid when the WAVEFORM is set to NOISE.

*6 Valid when the WAVEFORM is set to FEEDBACK OSC.

*7 Valid when the WAVEFORM is set to SUPER SAW.

*8 Valid only when the INST1 TYPE (p. 23) is set to DYNAMIC

SYNTH.

*9 Valid when the WAVEFORM is set to other than NOISE or INPUT.

-50–+50 Species the amount of detuning.

Species the frequency range

0–100

-24–+24 Species the depth of bend.

OFF, ON

of the noise that is heard. Larger values strengthen the sense of pitch.

Adjusts the amount of feedback. Larger values increase the amount of feedback, changing the volume of the harmonics.

Species the tonal character of the harmonics.

Species the amount of pitch spread between the seven sawtooth waves that are layered within one oscillator.

Uses the dynamics of the input signal to control the pitch.

Values in the positive direction speed up the pitch release, and values in the negative direction slow down the pitch attack.

Species the depth to which pitch is modulated by the dynamics of the input signal.

This parameter controls the bend.

Assign this when using a CTL pedal or EXP pedal to control bend.

Switches oscillator sync on/o.

If this is ON, it generates a complex waveform by forcibly resetting INST2 and INST3 to the beginning of their cycle in synchronization with the INST1 frequency.

Switches the ring modulator on/o.

If this is on, the signals of INST1 and INST2 (or INST1 and INST3) are multiplied with each other to produce a complex waveform.

FILTER

Sound consists of numerous overtones at various frequencies. By using a lter to pass or cut the overtones of specic frequency regions, you can modify the brightness of the sound.

In the FILTER section you can modify the brightness of the sound by changing the type of lter and applying various changes to the output waveform.

Parameter Value Explanation

ON/OFF OFF, ON Switches lter on/o.

Type of lter

The region above the cuto

LPF

HPF

TYPE

BPF

PKG

LADDER LPF A ladder-type low-pass lter.

LADDER HPF A ladder-type high-pass lter.

SLOPE

CUTOFF 0–100 Adjusts the cuto frequency.

RESONANCE 0–100

F. ENV ATTACK -50–+50

F. ENV DEPTH -50–+50

*1 Valid when the TYPE is set to LPF, HPF, BPF, PKG.

-12 dB, -24 dB

frequency will be cut, making the sound more mellow.

The region below the cuto frequency will be cut, emphasizing the high-frequency range.

It passes only the range of frequencies in the region of the cuto frequency, cutting the other frequencies.

Boosts the range of frequencies in the region of the cuto frequency.

Selects the slope (steepness) of the low-pass lter.

Resonance emphasizes the sound in the region of the lter cuto frequency.

Increasing the resonance setting will increase this emphasis, producing a distinctive sound that is characteristic of synthesizers.

Species how the dynamics of the input signal controls the lter.

Values in the positive direction speed up the lter release. Values in the negative direction slow down the lter attack.

Species the depth to which the lter is modulated by the dynamics of the input signal.

AMP

In the AMP section you can modify the sound by changing its volume and dynamics.

Parameter Value Explanation

A. ENV ATTACK

LOW CUT

HIGH CUT

-50–+50

FLAT, 20.0 Hz–16.0 kHz

20.0 Hz–16.0 kHz, FLAT

Species how the dynamics of the input signal controls the amp.

Cuts the frequency region below the specied frequency. When FLAT is selected, the low cut lter will have no eect.

Cuts the frequency region above the specied frequency. When FLAT is selected, the high cut lter will have no eect.

INST Parameters > DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters

LFO1, LFO2

Here you can cyclically modulate the sound by applying vibrato to modulate the pitch or applying tremolo to modulate the volume.

Parameter Value Explanation

ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns the LFO1/LFO2 on/o.

Selects the waveform of LFO1 and LFO2.

SIN Sine wave

SAW UP Sawtooth wave

SHAPE

RATE

DYNAMIC DEPTH OFF, ON

PITCH DEPTH 0–100

FILTER DEPTH 0–100

AMP DEPTH 0–100

PWM DEPTH

FADE TIME

SYNC OFF, ON

BPM 40–250

VARIATION1&2 PATCH, 01–50

*1 Valid when the WAVEFORM (p. 25) in the OSC section is set to

PWM.

*2 Valid when the DYNAMIC DEPTH is ON.

*3 Refer to “About eects when a note value is selected as a setting”

(p. 66).

SAW DOWN

TRI Triangle wave

SQR Square wave

RANDOM Random wave

S&H Sample and Hold

0–100, BPM Œ–`

0–100

Sawtooth wave (negative polarity)

Determines the speed of the LFO1/LFO2.

Species whether the dynamics of the input signal controls the depth at which LFO1 and LFO2 are applied.

Allows the LFO to modulate the pitch, producing a vibrato eect.

Allows the LFO to modulate the FILTER CUTOFF (cuto frequency),

Allows the LFO to modulate the AMP LEVEL (volume), producing a tremolo eect.

Adjusts the depth at which PWM is modulated.

Species the time until the LFO reaches its maximum amplitude.

If SYNC is ON, you can use the CONTROL FUNCTION parameter SYNC TRIG (p. 68) or the ASSIGN SETTING parameter SYNC RETRIGGER (p. 73) to retrigger the start timing of the LFO.

Adjusts the BPM value for each patch.

LFO1 and LFO2 settings can be saved/loaded as 50 dierent variations.

A saved VARIATION can be loaded into a dierent patch, which is convenient when you’re creating sounds.

SEQ

This is a step sequencer function with up to 16 steps. You can create complex changes by combining steps with a dierent envelope at each step.

COMMON

Parameter Value Explanation

SEQUENCER1, SEQUENCER2, and TARGET settings can be saved/loaded as 50 dierent

VARIATION1&2 PATCH, 01–50

SEQUENCER 1, SEQUENCER 2

Parameter Value Explanation

ON/OFF OFF, ON

SYNC OFF, ON

1SHOT OFF, ON

TURBO OFF, ON

RATE

LOOP LENGTH

0–100, BPM Œ–`

1–16

TARGET

Parameter Value Explanation

PITCH

CUTOFF

LEVEL

*1 Refer to “About eects when a note value is selected as a setting”

(p. 66).

*2 If the OSC section’s WAVEFORM (p. 25) is set to INPUT, the

PITCH does not change.

OFF, SEQ1, SEQ2

variations.

A saved VARIATION can be loaded into a dierent patch, which is convenient when you’re creating sounds.

Turns the SEQUENCER1/ SEQUENCER2 on/o.

Species whether the start timing of the LFO for which SYNC is ON is synchronized with the SEQUENCER.

The start timing is retriggered using the CONTROL FUNCTION parameter SYNC TRIG (p. 68) or the ASSIGN SETTING parameter SYNC RETRIGGER (p. 73).

If this is on, the steps specied by the LOOP LENGTH of SEQUENCER1 and SEQUENCER2 will play only once.

If this is ON, operation is twice as fast as specied by RATE.

Species the rate at which the sequence pattern of SEQUENCER1 or SEQUENCER2 repeats.

Species the length (number of steps) of SEQUENCER1 or SEQUENCER2 that is repeated.

Species the SEQUENCER that is assigned to the OSC section’s PITCH (p. 25).

Species the SEQUENCER that is assigned to the FILTER section’s CUTOFF (p. 26).

Species the SEQUENCER that is assigned to the INST COMMON section’s INST LEVEL (p. 23).

INST Parameters > DYNAMIC SYNTH Parameters

SEQ1, SEQ2

Parameter Value Explanation

PITCH STEP1– STEP 16 MAX

PITCH STEP1– STEP16 MIN

CUTOFF STEP1– STEP16 MAX

CUTOFF STEP1– STEP16 MIN

LEVEL STEP1– STEP16 MAX

LEVEL STEP1– STEP16 MIN

STEP1–STEP16 CURVE

-24–+24

0–100

Specify the curve of change for each step of SEQUENCER1 and SEQUENCER2.

Specify the width of pitch change for each step.

Specify the width of cuto change for each step.

Specify the width of inst level change for each step.

About SEQUENCER

If you make eight steps of sequence settings with STEP CURVE, PITCH MIN, and PITCH MAX set as shown in the table below, the output will be as indicated by the graph.

Example of an eight-step sequence

STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

STEP CURVE

PITCH MIN

PITCH MAX

-12 -9 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 +9

-9 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 +9 +12

Editing the sequencer

1. Turn the [6] knob to select “SEQ.”

2. Press the [6] knob.

The SEQUENCE COMMON screen appears.

3. Specify how SEQUENCER1 and SEQUENCER2

operate.

Knob Explanation

[1] knob

[2] knob Set the parameters of SEQUENCER1.

[4] knob Set the parameters of SEQUENCER2.

[6] knob

4. Use the [K] [J] (PAGE) buttons to switch to the

SEQUENCER1 or SEQUENCER2 screens.

Accesses the SEQUENCER1 and SEQUENCER2 VARIATION screen.

Specify which sequencer controls PITCH, CUTOFF, and LEVEL.

Output example

+12

-3

-6

-9

-12

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

STEP 7

STEP 8

About STEP CURVE

STEP CURVE provides a choice of the following 13 types.

Operation Explanation

Turn the [1] knob

Press the [1] knob Switch the SEQ1 and SEQ2 screens.

Turn the [2] knob

Turn the [3] knob

Turn the [4] knob

Turn the [5] knob

Press the [5] knob

Turn the [6] knob Select the step to edit.

Press the [6] knob Switch the sequencer on/o.

* If a parameter to be controlled (PITCH, CUTOFF, LEVEL) is not

assigned to the sequencer, these settings have no eect (they are shown in gray).

* Settings of steps that are beyond the value specied by LENGTH

have no eect (they are shown in gray).

Switch the TARGET editing screen (PITCH, CUTOFF, LEVEL).

Specify the LOOP LENGTH (length of the sequencer loop).

Specify the CURVE of the selected step.

Adjust the MIN value of the parameter selected by the cursor.

Adjust the MAX value of the parameter selected by the cursor.

Retrigger the LFO or SEQUENCER for which SYNC (p. 27) is ON.

INST Parameters > OSC SYNTH Parameters

LAYER

Here you can specify the range of notes that are sounded. This is useful when layering multiple sounds together.

Parameter Value Explanation

L. FADE 1–60

LOWER A0–E6

UPPER A0–E6

U. FADE 1–60

* Valid when the WAVEFORM (p. 25) in the OSC section is set to

other than INPUT.

Species the area over which the low range will fade out.

Species the lowest note of the range that will sound.

Species the highest note of the range that will sound.

Species the area over which the high range will fade out.

OSC SYNTH Parameters

OSC

In the OSC section you specify the waveform that is the basis of the synthesizer sound.

Parameter Value Explanation

This creates the waveform that determines the character of the sound, and also species the pitch. There are two oscillators (OSC1 and OSC2).

SINGLE Only OSC1 is used.

DUAL OSC1 and OSC2 are used.

MODE

SYNC

RING

Selects the waveform that is the basis of the sound.

SIN Sine wave

WAVEFORM1

WAVEFORM2

PITCH1

PITCH2

FINE1

FINE2

PULSE WIDTH1

PULSE WIDTH2*10–100 Species the pulse width.

SAW Sawtooth wave

TRI Triangle wave

SQR Square wave

PWM

NOISE Noise

-24–+24 Adjusts the pitch.

-50–+50

This is oscillator sync. It generates a complex waveform by forcibly resetting OSC2 to the beginning of its cycle in synchronization with the OSC1 frequency.

This is a ring modulator. It generates a complex waveform by multiplying OSC1 and OSC2.

Pulse wave (asymmetrical rectangular wave)

Species a ner adjustment than PITCH.

PW MOD RATE1

PW MOD RATE2

P. ENV ATTACK1

P. ENV ATTACK2

P. ENV DECAY1

P. ENV DECAY2

P. ENV DEPTH1

P. ENV DEPTH2

LEVEL1

LEVEL2

MONO/POLY SW

0–100

MONO, POLY

Species the depth to which the LFO will modulate pulse width.

Species the attack/decay time of the pitch envelope.

Species the depth to which the envelope will modulate the pitch.

Species the volume of the oscillator.

If this is set to MONO, only a single note will sound even if you play a chord.

INST Parameters > OSC SYNTH Parameters

Parameter Value Explanation

Turn this “ON” if you want to play tones in semitone increments.

CHROMATIC OFF, ON

PORTA SW OFF, ON

PORTA TIME 0–100

Selects how portamento is applied.

PORTA MODE

HOLD MODE

LOW VELO CUT OFF, 1–10

*1 Valid when the WAVEFORM1 or WAVEFORM2 is set to PMW.

*2 Valid when the MONO/POLY SW is set to POLY.

MODE1

MODE2

Species the operation of the Hold function using CONTROL FUNCTION and ASSIGN FUNCTION.

* In order to use the Hold function, make settings

for “CONTROL FUNCTION” (p. 67) and “ASSIGN SETTING” (p. 70).

MODE1

MODE2

MODE3

If this is “ON,” the pitch will change in semitone steps even when you bend notes.

Species whether portamento is applied.

When this is set to ON, you can create a smooth change in pitch from one note to the next.

Species the time required for the pitch change when using portamento.

Larger values lengthen the time during which the pitch of the next note is reached.

The portamento eect is applied starting at the nal pitch sounded by each string.

The portamento eect is applied starting at the nal pitch sounded, regardless of the string that was played.

Notes that are newly played while Hold is on will also be held.

Newly played notes are not accepted while Hold is on.

While Hold is on, notes newly played on a string that’s being held are accepted.

Adjust this if simply touching a string causes a note to be unintentionally triggered. Raising this value will make it more dicult to trigger notes.

FILTER

Sound consists of numerous overtones at various frequencies. By using a lter to pass or cut the overtones of specic frequency regions, you can modify the brightness of the sound.

In the FILTER section you can modify the brightness of the sound by changing the type of lter and applying various changes to the output waveform.

Parameter Value Explanation

ON/OFF OFF, ON Switches lter on/o.

Type of lter

The region above the cuto

LPF

HPF

TYPE

BPF

PKG

LADDER LPF A ladder-type low-pass lter.

LADDER HPF A ladder-type high-pass lter.

SLOPE

CUTOFF 0–100 Adjusts the cuto frequency.

CUTOFF FOLLOW

RESONANCE 0–100

VELOCITY SENS

F. ENV ATTACK 0–100

F. ENV DECAY 0–100

F. ENV SUSTAIN

F. ENV RELEASE

F. ENV DEPTH -50–+50

-12 dB, -24 dB

0–100

-50–+50

0–100

frequency will be cut, making the sound more mellow.

The region below the cuto frequency will be cut, emphasizing the high-frequency range.

It passes only the range of frequencies in the region of the cuto frequency, cutting the other frequencies.

Boosts the range of frequencies in the region of the cuto frequency.

Selects the slope (steepness) of the low-pass lter.

Species how the cuto frequency will be aected by the note position.

Resonance emphasizes the sound in the region of the lter cuto frequency.

Increasing the resonance setting will increase this emphasis, producing a distinctive sound that is characteristic of synthesizers.

Species how the lter envelope depth is aected by your picking dynamics.

Species the attack/decay/sustain level/ release time of the lter envelope.

Species the depth and direction of the cuto frequency change.

Higher values make the cuto frequency move upward.

Lower values make the cuto frequency move downward.

*1 Valid when the TYPE is set to LPF, HPF, BPF, or PKG.

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