Yes, the GM-800 does allow for alternate tunings.
You can use alternate tunings by adjusting the STRING settings in a SCENE, or via the GK SETTING parameters. When making GK SETTING parameter adjustments, you can save up to 20 individual GK SETTINGS to tailor your GM-800 to easily recall different settings for a single guitars/bass, or multiple different guitars/bass using the GK SETTINGS.
Here's how to set up alternative tunings via STRING settings.
- With the part edit screen on the GM-800 display, use the SELECT knob to move the cursor to STRING.
- Use the PAGE RIGHT [>] button to scroll through the parameters until you see ALT. TUNE.
- Press KNOB 1 to engage ALT. TUNE.
- Turn KNOB 2 to scroll through the available tunings.
- Press the [WRITE] button.
- Use the corresponding knob to WRITE, EXCHANGE or INSERT your settings to your chosen part.
Note: INITIALIZE will erase the part.
To adjust your GK SETTINGS to alternative tuning.
- Press the [MENU] button.
- Press KNOB 3 to access GK SETTINGS.
- With GK SET highlighted, choose the GK SET you would like to make settings for by turning KNOB 1.
- Use the SELECT KNOB to scroll down and highlight the bottom line.
- Using KNOB 2, select your TU.STYLE
Note: USER is not available in GK SETTINGS
These settings are saved automatically in the GM-800's SYSTEM and do not need saving.
Here is a list of the available alternative tunings:
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Alt Tune Type *2 | OPEN D, OPEN E, OPEN G, OPEN A | A tuning with which the open strings play a major chord. |
| DROP D–A *3 |
With “DROP D”, the sixth string is tuned to a lower D. For the other tunings, the DROP D tunings are lowered even further. |
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| D-MODAL *3 | A tuning that drops the first, second and sixth strings a whole step for an ethnic feel. | |
| NASHVL | A tuning that raises the third, fourth, fifth and sixth strings one octave, giving the effect of playing just the secondary strings on a 12-string guitar. | |
| 4TH *3 | A tuning in fourths that raises the first and second strings by a half step. | |
| -12–+12 STEP | A tuning that lowers or raises all strings in half steps. | |
| USER | A user tuning that lets you set the tuning for each string. | |
| String Pitch 1 Shift (HiC)– String Pitch 6 Shift (LowB) *1 *2 |
-24–0–+24 | Sets how much to shift the pitch of the strings, in semitones. |
Note: If you are creating a USER tuning, you will be given additional parameters corresponding to each string.
*1 Enabled when Alt Tune Type is “USER”
*2 Part1–4 only
*3 Enabled when “GK Type” is set for a pickup intended for use with a guitar