GT-8: Guitar Effects Processor
AD Conversion
24 bit + AF method
DA Conversion
24 bit
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Program Memories
340: 140 (User) + 200 (Preset)
Nominal Input Level INPUT: -10 dBu
RETURN: -10 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT: 1 M Ù
RETURN: 220 kÙ
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT: 0 dBu
SEND: -10 dBu
Output Impedance
OUTPUT: 2 k Ù
SEND: 2 k Ù
Digital Output
EIAJ CP1201, S/P DIF
Dynamic Range
100 dB or greater (IHF-A)
Controls < Front Panel >
PATCH LEVEL knob
(PREAMP/SPEAKER)
TYPE knob
GAIN knob
BASS knob
MIDDLE knob
TREBLE knob
PRESENCE knob
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
TYPE VARIATION button
CHANNEL button
SOLO button
SPEAKER button
(OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION)
TYPE knob
DRIVE knob
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
TYPE VARIATION button
(DELAY)
FEEDBACK knob
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
TAP button
(CHORUS)
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
(REVERB)
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
(COMP)
On/Off button
(EQ)
On/Off button
(WAH)
On/Off button
(LOOP)
On/Off button
(FX-1)
On/Off button
(AMP CTL)
On/Off button
(FX-2)
On/Off button
(MASTER)
MASTER button
PATCH/VALUE dial
PARAMETER buttons (< >)
OUTPUT SELECT button
EXIT button
WRITE button
SYSTEM button
EFFECT CHAIN button
NAME button
TUNER/BYPASS button
CTL/EXP button
VARIABLE button
MANUAL button
BANK pedals
Number pedals
CTL pedal
Expression pedal
Expression pedal switch
OUTPUT LEVEL knob
POWER switch
Display
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
2 characters, 7 segment LED
Connectors
INPUT jack
OUTPUT jacks L (MONO)/R
PHONES jack
SEND jack
RETURN jack
AMP CONTROL jack
SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL PEDAL1,2 jack
DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial)
MIDI connectors IN/OUT
AC Adaptor jack
Power Supply
AC 14 V; Supply AC adaptor (BOSS BRC series)
Current Draw
650 mA
Dimensions
515 (W) x 261 (D) x 75 (H) mm
20-5/16 (W) x 10-5/16 (D) x 3 (H) inches
Maximum height:
515 (W) x 261 (D) x 107 (H) mm
20-5/16 (W) x 10-5/16 (D) x 4-1/4 (H) inches
Weight
4.8 kg/10 lbs 10 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)
Accessories
AC Adaptor (BRC series)
Read This First (leaflet)
Patch List
Roland Service (information sheet)
Options
Foot Switch: FS-5U, FS-5L
Dual Foot Switch: FS-6
Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), FV-300L
Foot Switch Cable: PCS-31 (Roland)(1/4 inch Phone Plug (stereo) - 1/4 inch Phone Plug(mono) x 2)
DVD Video Owners Manual
* 0 dBu = 0.775Vrms
In the interest of product improvement, the
specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject
to change without prior notice.
AF Method (Adaptive Focus Method)
This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that
vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/
D and D/A converters.
AD Conversion
24 bit + AF method
DA Conversion
24 bit
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Program Memories
340: 140 (User) + 200 (Preset)
Nominal Input Level INPUT: -10 dBu
RETURN: -10 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT: 1 M Ù
RETURN: 220 kÙ
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT: 0 dBu
SEND: -10 dBu
Output Impedance
OUTPUT: 2 k Ù
SEND: 2 k Ù
Digital Output
EIAJ CP1201, S/P DIF
Dynamic Range
100 dB or greater (IHF-A)
Controls < Front Panel >
PATCH LEVEL knob
(PREAMP/SPEAKER)
TYPE knob
GAIN knob
BASS knob
MIDDLE knob
TREBLE knob
PRESENCE knob
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
TYPE VARIATION button
CHANNEL button
SOLO button
SPEAKER button
(OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION)
TYPE knob
DRIVE knob
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
TYPE VARIATION button
(DELAY)
FEEDBACK knob
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
TAP button
(CHORUS)
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
(REVERB)
LEVEL knob
On/Off button
(COMP)
On/Off button
(EQ)
On/Off button
(WAH)
On/Off button
(LOOP)
On/Off button
(FX-1)
On/Off button
(AMP CTL)
On/Off button
(FX-2)
On/Off button
(MASTER)
MASTER button
PATCH/VALUE dial
PARAMETER buttons (< >)
OUTPUT SELECT button
EXIT button
WRITE button
SYSTEM button
EFFECT CHAIN button
NAME button
TUNER/BYPASS button
CTL/EXP button
VARIABLE button
MANUAL button
BANK pedals
Number pedals
CTL pedal
Expression pedal
Expression pedal switch
OUTPUT LEVEL knob
POWER switch
Display
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
2 characters, 7 segment LED
Connectors
INPUT jack
OUTPUT jacks L (MONO)/R
PHONES jack
SEND jack
RETURN jack
AMP CONTROL jack
SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL PEDAL1,2 jack
DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial)
MIDI connectors IN/OUT
AC Adaptor jack
Power Supply
AC 14 V; Supply AC adaptor (BOSS BRC series)
Current Draw
650 mA
Dimensions
515 (W) x 261 (D) x 75 (H) mm
20-5/16 (W) x 10-5/16 (D) x 3 (H) inches
Maximum height:
515 (W) x 261 (D) x 107 (H) mm
20-5/16 (W) x 10-5/16 (D) x 4-1/4 (H) inches
Weight
4.8 kg/10 lbs 10 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)
Accessories
AC Adaptor (BRC series)
Read This First (leaflet)
Patch List
Roland Service (information sheet)
Options
Foot Switch: FS-5U, FS-5L
Dual Foot Switch: FS-6
Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), FV-300L
Foot Switch Cable: PCS-31 (Roland)(1/4 inch Phone Plug (stereo) - 1/4 inch Phone Plug(mono) x 2)
DVD Video Owners Manual
* 0 dBu = 0.775Vrms
In the interest of product improvement, the
specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject
to change without prior notice.
AF Method (Adaptive Focus Method)
This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that
vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/
D and D/A converters.