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Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT/EV-1-WL, FS-1-WL Connection Guide
This document explains basic operation of BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT (subsequently referred to as “TONE STUDIO”).
Getting Ready to Use TONE STUDIO

55 USB Driver
In addition to the Pocket GT unit and connection cables, you’ll also need to
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install a dedicated USB driver on your PC/Mac in order to use
TONE STUDIO.
Installing the USB Driver Starting TONE STUDIO

Before you use TONE STUDIO, the appropriate USB driver for the product
you’re using must be installed on your computer. 1. Use a USB cable to connect the Pocket GT to your
computer, and then turn on the power of the Pocket GT.
1. From the product support page, download the Pocket GT MEMO
Driver. You can edit livesets and download livesets from BOSS TONE CENTRAL
To obtain the latest USB driver, access the following URL, and even if the Pocket GT is not connected to your computer via a USB
download and install the appropriate driver for the product you’re cable.
using. However, you can’t save the result of editing a user memory. In order
http://www.boss.info/support/ to save the edited user memory, you’ll need to be connected to your
computer.
2. Double-click the downloaded Pocket GT Driver.
Installation begins. 2. Inthe[Start]menu,choose[AllPrograms]&[BOSSTONESTUDIO
Proceed with the installation as directed by the installation screens. for Pocket GT] & [BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT].
When the screen indicates “Installation has been completed.” click The first time you start up, the dialog box “Choose a device connect
the [Close] button. with.” appears.
The Pocket GT Driver has been installed on your computer.
MEMO
On the second and subsequent startups, the device is selected
Installing TONE STUDIO automatically.
Mac OS users
MEMO
From the Finder, in the application/BOSS/Pocket GT folder, double-
Before you install TONE STUDIO, the USB driver must be installed in your click [BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT (.app)].
computer as described in “Installing the USB Driver” (p. 1).
3. Choose “Pocket GT”, and click the [OK] button.
Windows Users
1. Unpack the Zip file.
2. Double-click “BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT Installer.
exe”.
Installation begins.
3. Proceed with installation as directed by the install screens.

4. When the screen indicates “Completing the
BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT Setup Wizard”, click the
[Finish] button.
Mac Users
1. Unpack the Zip file.
2. Double-click “BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT Installer. TONE STUDIO starts.
pkg”.
MEMO
Installation begins.
Since data will be loaded from the Pocket GT, it may take some time
3. Proceed with installation as directed by the install screens. until you can use TONE STUDIO.
4. When the screen indicates “The installation was successful.

The software was installed.”, click the [Close] button.
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EDITOR Screen
Here you can use your PC/Mac to edit Pocket GT sounds.
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1 [EDITOR] button
If a different screen is shown, click this to access the EDITOR screen.
2 User memory select area

Shows a list of the user memories that are saved in the Pocket GT unit. To edit a user memory, click it.
3 [WRITE] button
Click this to access the WRITE or CLEAR list.
4 Effect select area

Click a block once to select an effect. The parameters of the selected effect are shown at the bottom of the screen.
The second and subsequent clicks turn the effect on/off.
The selected block indicates , and you can move the effect by dragging and dropping it.
5 Effect ON/OFF button
6 Parameter editing area

Drag the dial of each parameter up or down to edit its value (you can also use the mouse wheel to edit the value).
You can double-click, and then enter a numeric value from your computer keyboard, or directly select a value from a list.
When you click the [TYPE] box, a list appears, allowing you to choose the TYPE.
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Editing a User Memory effect chain screen. Drag and drop the effect that you want to move.
(You can move it to the location shown in red.)
As an example, we’ll explain how to edit the user memory “01 Hi GAIN
STACK”.
1. At the top of TONE STUDIO screen, click the [EDITOR]

button.
2. Click the user memory that you want to edit. In this

example, click “01 Hi GAIN STACK”.
55 You can drag a parameter’s dial up or down to edit its value (you can
also use the mouse wheel to edit the value). You can also double-
click, and then enter a numeric value from your computer keyboard.
3. In the effect blocks of the effect chain screen (the upper 5. If you want to edit another effect, repeat steps 4–5.
part of the screen), click the effect block that you want to
edit.
Here we will click the [AMP] (PREAMP) block.
A frame is shown on the effect block that you click, and the effect
settings are shown in the lower part of the screen.
4. Edit the effect.

55 If you want to change the type of preamp, click the [TYPE] box and
choose from the list.
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4. If you want to change the name of the user memory, click

Saving an Edited Effect to the Pocket GT the user memory name field. You can use your computer
(WRITE) keyboard to enter a user memory name.
Here’s how to save the edited effect to the Pocket GT.
1. In the upper right of the Editor screen, click the [WRITE]

button.
5. Click the [WRITE] button.

The settings of the user memory are saved in the Pocket GT.
2. Click “WRITE”.
The “WRITE” dialog box appears.
3. Select the save-destination user memory number.

In this example, select “01”.
MEMO
With the factory settings, user memories 91–99 are EMPTY
(empty memories) for you to save sounds.
NOTE
When you save, the user memory of the selected number is
overwritten; the original settings cannot be recovered. Select a user
memory that you don’t mind overwriting.
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SESSION Screen
You can enjoy jam sessions using the Pocket GT along with video from YouTube.
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1 [SESSION] button
If a different screen is shown, click this to access the SESSION screen.
2 User memory list

Shows a list of the user memories that are saved in the Pocket GT unit.
3 Session list (maximum 100 songs) MEMO NAME Edit the name of the song.
Shows the songs in the session list. Tap to play back a song. Click the [ ] button
...
COPY Copy the song.

You can drag songs to change their order. in the session list
to open the edit menu. DELETE Delete the song.
Use the [+] button to add a YouTube video to the list.
4 Playback control area

Here are playback controls for the video or song.
You can use the menu to change the time length of the
rewind or fast-forward that occurs when you tap twice. (p. 18) [MARKER SET] button Sets a marker at the current position of the song.
SPEED Adjusts the speed.
Each time you press the button during playback, operations 1–3 repeat.
v Play from the beginning. Points A and B are shown on the progress bar.
x Rewind (tap twice to rewind 10 seconds) 1. Set point A Sets point A.
[AB repeat] button
Sets point B.
p Play / pause 2. Set point B
Plays repeatedly from point A to point B.
y Fast-forward (tap twice to fast-forward 10 seconds) 3. Cancel settings Cancels the settings.
You can also use the Pocket GT unit to control this remotely. Specifies a Pocket GT user memory at the marker.
[MEMORY SET] button When the playback position passes the marker, the specified sound is
x Rewind (tap twice to rewind 10 seconds) selected.
r Play / pause Selects how the song will play back.
1 time Play one song, and then stop.
x + r Play from the beginning. [SONG] button
repeat Play the same song from the beginning.
y + r Moves to the next song next Move to the next song in the list.
5 Session marker list Lets you register user

MEMO
By placing a marker in a video or song, you can jump instantly to the memories, or edit the
Click the [ ] button in the DETAIL
locations and names of
...
playback location that you want to practice.

session list to open the edit markers.
By assigning a Pocket GT user memory to a marker, you can automatically
menu. DELETE Deletes the marker.
switch sounds in synchronization with the song.
6 Import / Export button ([/] / [.] button)

You can import a song from your PC/Mac (IMPORT), or save individual a song to your PC/Mac (EXPORT).
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Importing Video from YouTube Specifying the Sound at a Marker

By registering a YouTube video in the session list, you can enjoy performing
while the video plays.
* Depending on the video, importing might not be possible due to
Registering a sound at a marker
restrictions on embedding.
1. In the session marker list, click the marker that you want to
1. Use a YouTube on your browser to access the video that assign.
you want to import.
2. Press the [Share] button to copy the shortened URL.

3. In TONE STUDIO, click the [+] button located in the upper
part of the session list.
4. Paste or input the URL that you copied into the “URL
(paste)” field. 2. Select the sound that you want to register at the marker,
Press the [V] key while holding down the [Ctrl] key if you’re on either by clicking it in the user memory list, or by selecting
Windows or the [Command] key if you’re on Mac. it on the Pocket GT unit.
5. Click the “NAME” field, and enter a name for the video.
3. Click the [MEMORY SET] button to register the user

memory.
MEMO
Editing a registered sound
Depending on the video, the name of the video might be input
automatically when you click the “NAME” field.
1. In the session marker list, select the marker in which a
6. Click the “OK” button to import the video. sound is registered, and then click the [ ] button.
...
2. From the pulldown menu, click “DETAIL”.
Sound Number “S*”
Sounds of an imported SESSION file or sound numbers of content that was
downloaded from BOSS TONE CENTRAL are indicated as “S*”.
MEMO 3. Click the “MEMORY NUMBER” item, and select the user
memory that you want to register.
55 If a sound “S*” is selected, it is shown as “oo.” on the Pocket GT.
If you select “OFF”, the user memory registration is deleted.
55 Loading of S6 and subsequent sounds will be slower than S1–S5
sounds.
55 “S*” sounds are saved in the SESSION file.
55 If you want to use a “S*” sound in another song etc., save it to the
unit.
1. Click the marker, and select the “S*” sound that you want to
save.
The sound “S*” is now selected. This is not reflected in the user
memory list.
2. In the EDITOR screen, tap the “WRITE” button and then select
“WRITE”.
3. Select the save-destination user memory number. 4. If you want to edit the marker’s time location or name, click
“TIME” or “NAME” and edit them.
4. Click the [WRITE] button.
5. Click “OK” to register the user memory.
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2. Click the [LIBRARIAN] button.

EXPORT Function
Videos, markers registered in a video, and user memory data can be
exported to a SESSION file or imported.
Exporting a SESSION file to your device

(EXPORT TO FILE)
Video, marker, and user memory data can be saved in units of individual
songs as a SESSION file (.tslv) on your PC / Mac.
1. In SESSION screen, click the [.] button. 3. Enter the “LIVESET NAME”, and click “OK”.
2. Click the [FILE] button.

The “Save As” dialog box appears. 4. The liveset is added to LIBRARIAN.
Importing a SESSION File from Your Device

(IMPORT FROM FILE)
3. Enter a name and save-destination, and click the [Save]
button. You can import a SESSION file that was exported to your mobile device.
A liveset file (.tslv) is created at the save-destination.
1. In SESSION screen, click the [/] button.
Exporting a SESSION’s Sound Data to LIBRARIAN

(EXPORT TO LIBRARIAN)
The user memories that are registered to markers can be exported to
LIBRARIAN as a LIVESET.
* If no user memories are registered to markers, an error message
appears.
1. In SESSION screen, click the [.] button. 2. Click the [FILE] button.
3. Select the SESSION file that you want to import, and click it.
The SESSION file is added to the SESSION list.
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LIBRARIAN Basic Screen

User memories saved in the Pocket GT and user memories downloaded from BOSS TONE CENTRAL can be backed up.
LIVESET
A liveset is a group of multiple user memories. There can be a maximum of 120 livesets.
From the user memories that you backed-up to BOSS TONE STUDIO, you can select favorite sounds and save up to 150 of them together in a liveset.
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1 [LIBRARIAN] button
If a different screen is shown, click this to access the LIBRARIAN screen.
2 [CREATE LIVESET] button

Press this button to create a new empty liveset.
3 Liveset name
Shows the name of the liveset and the number of user memories.
4 Liveset name edit button

Click this to edit the name of the liveset. You can click the trash can symbol to delete the liveset.
5 User memory list

Lists the user memories that are saved in the liveset. You can drag them to change their order.
6 User memory name edit button

Click this to edit the name of the user memory. You can click the trash can symbol to delete the user memory.
7 [Import] button ([/] button)

This lets you import all of the Pocket GT unit’s user memories into the LIBRARIAN, or import a LIBRARIAN file from your computer into the LIBRARIAN.
8 [Export] button ([.] button)

This lets you export a liveset to the Pocket GT unit, or export a liveset and save it on your computer.
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5. Click the [OK] button.

Importing All the Pocket GT’s User Memories The user memories are saved as a liveset in the LIBRARIAN.
into the LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM Pocket GT)
Here’s how to import all of the Pocket GT’s user memories into LIBRARIAN.
All user memories are saved as a liveset.
1. At the top of TONE STUDIO screen, click the [LIBRARIAN]

button.
2. In LIBRARIAN screen, click the [/] button.
Exporting a Liveset from LIBRARIAN into the

Pocket GT Unit (EXPORT TO Pocket GT)
Here’s how a liveset that you saved can be restored to the Pocket GT’s user
memory.
NOTE
User memories 99 and higher are not restored.
3. Click the [Pocket GT] button.
1. In LIBRARIAN screen, click the [.] button.
2. Click SELECT LIVESET, and select the liveset that you want
to export into the Pocket GT unit.
The CREATE LIVESET screen appears.
4. Enter the liveset name, and click the [OK] button.

Import begins. If you decide to cancel during the operation, click the
[CANCEL] button.
It will take some time to import all of the Pocket GT’s user memories. 3. Click the [Pocket GT] button.
When import is finished, the message “Completed!!” appears.
Export begins. If you decide to cancel during the operation, click the
[CANCEL] button.
When export is finished, the message “Completed!!” appears.

The selected liveset is written back into the Pocket GT.
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Restoring a User Memory to the Pocket GT Saving a Liveset to a Computer

Here’s how to select a user memory from a liveset that you saved, and (EXPORT TO FILE)
restore it back to the Pocket GT.
A liveset that you backed up can be exported to your computer (Export).
1. Drag the user memory that you want to restore and drop it
onto the desired user memory number of the Pocket GT. 1. In LIBRARIAN screen, click the [.] button.
NOTE
When you drop a user memory, it overwrites the user memory of the
selected number; the original settings cannot be recovered. Select a
user memory that you don’t mind overwriting.
In this example, drag and drop the user memory “03 NATURAL
CLEAN” onto “02 DELUXE CRUNCH”.
2. From SELECT LIVESET, select the liveset that you want to

export.

The “Save As” dialog box appears.
On the Pocket GT, select user memory “02” and you’ll be able to use
the restored user memory.
MEMO
You can also select multiple user memories as described in “Selecting
multiple user memories” (p. 12).
4. Enter a name and save-destination, and click the [Save]
button.
A liveset file (.tsl) is created at the save-destination.
Ways to use an exported liveset

55 Use a USB flash drive to copy the liveset to a different computer.
55 Sent the liveset via email to another Pocket GT user.
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Importing a Liveset from a Computer into the Creating an Original Liveset

LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM FILE) You can collect your favorite user memories to create an original liveset.
A liveset that you exported to a computer can be imported into a TONE

STUDIO library (Import).
1. In LIBRARIAN screen, click the [CREATE LIVESET] button.
1. In LIBRARIAN screen, click the [/] button.
2. Input a name for the liveset.

The “Open” dialog box appears.

An empty liveset containing no user memories is created.
3. Select the liveset file (extension: .tsl) that you want to

import into the library, and click the [Open] button.
The liveset is imported into the LIBRARIAN.
4. From the Pocket GT or the user memory list of another

MEMO
liveset, select the user memory that you want to add, and
The Pocket GT lets you import and use patches of the GT-1. then drag and drop it onto the newly-created liveset.
The imported patch data can use effect on/off and CHAIN data.
When using GT-1 patch data, the following control-related SW settings

operate as “OFF” on the Pocket GT regardless of the settings in the original
data.
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ASSIGN 1–6, DOWN, UP, DISPLAY, PDL CALIBRATION
Patch (sound data)

The selected user memories are registered in the new liveset.
A “patch” is the same sound data as in the Pocket GT’s user
memory.
MEMO
BOSS TONE STUDIO lets you download patches and edit
them, or perform using them in combination with videos 55 A maximum of 150 user memories can be registered in one liveset.
and other patches. 55 User memories that are registered in another liveset can also be
dragged and dropped into the new liveset.
User memory Patch 55 TONE STUDIO lets you create up to 120 livesets. If you want to create
sound data and save more than 120 livesets, use the EXPORT TO FILE function to
save existing livesets on your computer.
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2. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Shift] key,

Copying User Memories click the last user memory that you want to select.
Here’s how to copy a user memory to another liveset or to an Pocket GT
user memory.
1. Click the user memory that you want to copy.

MEMO
You can also select and copy multiple user memories as described in
“Selecting multiple user memories” (p. 12).
2. Drag and drop the selected user memories onto the

desired copy-destination.
NOTE
When you drop the user memories, they are overwritten onto the
user memories of the selected red area, and the original settings
cannot be recovered. Select user memories that you don’t mind
overwriting. The first through last user memories that you click are selected.
MEMO Selecting user memories individually

55 A maximum of 150 user memories can be registered in one liveset. Here’s how to select just the individual user memories that you click.
55 User memories that are registered in a liveset can be copied to your
own liveset or to a new liveset.
1. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Ctrl] key,
click a user memory that you want to select.
The user memory you click is selected. The selected user memory is
Selecting multiple user memories highlighted.
By using your computer’s mouse and keyboard together, you can select Mac OS users
multiple user memories. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [command] key, click
a user memory that you want to select.
Selecting a range of user memories
Here’s how to select a range of consecutive user memories. 2. If you want to select other user memories, repeat step 1.
If you hold down the [Ctrl] key and click a selected (highlighted) user
1. Click the first user memory that you want to select. memory once again, the selection is cleared (that user memory is no
longer highlighted).
MEMO
55 If you select non-consecutive patches and copy them, they are
copied as successive patches.
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Moving User Memories Editing a Liveset Name

Here’s how to move a user memory to another liveset or to an Pocket GT
user memory. When you move a user memory, it disappears from its 1. Click the [ ] button located at the right of the name of the
previous location. liveset that you want to edit.
1. Click the user memory that you want to move.

MEMO
You can also select and move multiple user memories as described in
“Selecting multiple user memories” (p. 12).
2. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Alt] key,

drag and drop the selected user memory to the desired
copy-destination.
Mac OS users
While holding down your computer keyboard’s [option] key, drag 2. Edit the name, and then click the [ ] button.
and drop.
Deleting User Memories

Here’s how to delete an unwanted user memory from the liveset.
1. Click the user memory that you want to delete.

MEMO
You can also select and delete multiple user memories as described
in “Selecting multiple user memories” (p. 12).
2. Press your computer keyboard’s [Delete] key. Rearranging Livesets

The “DELETE MEMORY” message appears.
Here’s how to rearrange the livesets that are displayed.
1. Click the liveset that you want to rearrange.

2. Drag and drop the liveset name.
The liveset moves to the position indicated by the red line.
NOTE
Deleted user memories cannot be recovered. If you decide not to
delete, click the [CANCEL] button.

The selected user memories are deleted from the liveset.
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Deleting a Liveset
Here’s how to delete a liveset that you no longer need.
1. Click the [ ] button located at the right of the name of the

liveset that you want to delete.
2. Click the [ ] button.

The “DELETE LIVESET” message appears.
NOTE
The deleted liveset cannot be recovered. If you decide to cancel
without deleting, click the [CANCEL] button.

The selected liveset is deleted.
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TONE CENTRAL Screen

You can download content that has been published on BOSS TONE CENTRAL, and use it in the Pocket GT unit.
Content that can be downloaded

55 Video content
This is content in which markers and user memories have been assigned in a video.
Downloading this will add the video to the SESSION, and the assigned user memories are simultaneously added to LIBRARIAN.
55 User memory content
This is content of only user memories.
Downloading this will add the user memories to LIBRARIAN.
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1 [TONE CENTRAL] button

If a different screen is shown, click this to access the TONE CECNTRAL screen.
2 Liveset list
This is a list of the livesets that you can download.
3 User memory list

This is a list of the patches included in the selected liveset.
4 Content description page
5 [ADD] button
Click this to add the selected liveset. If a video is registered, the video is added to the session list.
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Downloading Contents from BOSS TONE CENTRAL Using Downloaded Content in a SESSION
Content that have been published on BOSS TONE CENTRAL can be If the downloaded content includes video content, open the SESSION
downloaded and used on the Pocket GT. screen.
The downloaded video content is added at the end of the session list.
1. At the top of TONE STUDIO screen, click the [TONE
CENTRAL] button.
Using Downloaded Content in a LIBRARIAN

1. At the top of TONE STUDIO screen, click the [LIBRARIAN]
The user memories published on BOSS TONE CENTRAL are listed button.
together with explanations of the user memories.
The LIBRARIAN screen appears.
2. In LIVESET, select the liveset that you want to download.
In this example, select “Rock Legend Vol.1”.
The liveset you downloaded appears.
3. At the top of the screen, click the [ADD] button.
The liveset is downloaded, and the message “Completed!!” appears.
NOTE
When you drop a user memory, it overwrites the user memory of the
selected number; the original settings cannot be recovered. Select a
user memory that you don’t mind overwriting.
MEMO
Downloads from BOSS TONE STUDIO are done in units of livesets. You
can’t download individual user memories, nor add individual user
memories to the library.
4. Click the [OK] button to close the dialog box.
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MENU Screen
1 1 [MENU] button
If a different screen is shown, click this to access the MENU screen.
2 TUNER
Here you can tune the guitar that’s connected to the Pocket GT.
3 FAVORITE MEMORY
This lets you assign your favorite user memories to the [x] button, [r] button, and [y] button.
2 4 KNOB ASSIGN
You can assign the desired parameters to the Pocket GT’s [OD/DS] knob, [MOD] knob, and [DELAY] knob.
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5 MEMORY EXTENT
4 You can limit the range of user memories that can be selected by the [VALUE] knob.
5 6 REWIND, FAST FORWARD TIME

Rapidly pressing the Pocket GT’s [x] button or [y] button twice will move the playback location.
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You can specify the desired length of time for this movement.
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7 USB SETTING
Here you can edit the USB audio settings.
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9 8 DEVICE SETTING
Here you can edit the USB connection settings.
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9 BATTERY CHECK
11 Here you can check the remaining battery amount of the Pocket GT unit.
12 10 OWNER’S MANUAL
Here you can view the owner’s manual for the Pocket GT unit or pages of this manual.
11 WIRLESS PEDAL SETTING

Set parameters with WIRELESS PEDAL.
12 VERSION
Here you can view version information and license information for the BOSS TONE STUDIO software.
Using the Tuner

Here you can tune the guitar that’s connected to the Pocket GT.
Parameter Value Explanation
PITCH 435 Hz–445 Hz Specifies the reference pitch.
MUTE Sound will not be output while tuning.
While tuning, the sound of the guitar being input

OUTPUT BYPASS to the Pocket GT will be output without change.
All effects will be off.
Allows you to tune while hearing the current effect

THRU
sound.
Turn this OFF if a guitar is connected, or ON if a

BASS MODE OFF, ON
bass is connected.
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FAVORITE MEMORY
FAVORITE MEMORY is a function that lets you assign your favorite user memories to the [x] button, [r] button, and [y] button.
When you press a button to which a user memory is assigned, the assigned favorite sound is recalled instantly.
* When using FAVORITE MEMORY, the Pocket GT’s Bluetooth remote control function is unavailable.
Turns the FAVORITE MEMORY function

FAVORITE MEMORY OFF, ON
on/off.
Assigns a user memory to FAVORITE 1–FAVORITE 3.
Parameter Indication Assigned button
FAVORITE 1 F1 [x] button
FAVORITE 2 F2 [r] button
FAVORITE 3 F3 [y] button
KNOB ASSIGN
You can assign the desired parameters to the Pocket GT’s [OD/DS] knob, [MOD] knob, and [DELAY] knob.
For details on the parameters that can be assigned, refer to “KNOB ASSIGN” in the “Parameter Guide” PDF.
MEMO
If the user memory has the following settings, then the Pocket GT’s
display indicates “--”.
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55 When the effect is off
55 When the effect is on and an effect of other than the assigned
parameter is specified
MEMORY EXTENT
You can limit the range of user memories that can be selected by the [VALUE] knob.
This makes it quicker to select only the memories that you use frequently.
Parameter Explanation
Specifies the minimum value of user memory.

MIN Turning the [VALUE] knob does not select user memories
below the specified number.
Specifies the maximum value of user memory.

MAX Turning the [VALUE] knob does not select user memories
above the specified number.
REWIND, FAST FORWARD TIME

Rapidly pressing the Pocket GT’s [x] button or [y] button twice will move the playback location.
You can specify the desired length of time for this movement.
* The rewind and fast-forward times cannot be set separately.
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USB SETTING Pocket GT

Here you can edit the USB audio settings. ブロック・ダイヤグラム
USB USB
DRY MAIN
OUT TO EFX EFX OUT MIX LEVEL
MASTER
INPUT
Effect Chain PHONES/
PREAMP＋EFFECT REC OUT
CENTER CANCEL
AUX IN SW
DRY:OUT 0%–200%
Bluetooth
DRY:TO EFX 0%–200% Adjust the volume of each
MAIN:EFX OUT 0%–200% channel.
MAIN:MIX LEVEL 0%–200%
DEVICE SETTING
Here you can edit the USB connection settings.
Parameter Explanation
SELECT DEVICE
Here you can make settings for the connected devices.

MIDI IN
From the pulldown menu, click “Pocket GT”.
MIDI OUT
BATTERY CHECK
Here you can check the remaining battery amount of the Pocket GT unit.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Here you can view the owner’s manual for the Pocket GT unit or pages of this manual.
WIRELESS PEDAL SETTING

Set parameters with WIRELESS PEDAL (p. 21).
VERSION
Here you can view version information and license information for the BOSS TONE STUDIO software.
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EV-1-WL Connection Guide
This explains how to use BLE MIDI to pair (connect) the EV-1-WL to the Pocket GT over a wireless connection.
* To use the EV-1-WL, you must upgrade the Pocket GT to Ver. 1.20 or later.
https://www.boss.info/support/
What is “BLE MIDI”? Connection 2: connect the EV-1-WL to BOSS TONE
“BLE MIDI” is the technology used to transmit and receive MIDI messages STUDIO for Pocket GT
wirelessly via Bluetooth® LE standard.
This is officially known as “MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy”. Connect the EV-1-WL to BOSS TONE STUDIO.
Connect Pocket GT and TONE STUDIO in “Starting TONE STUDIO” (p. 1).
Connecting the Pocket GT, EV-1-WL and the BOSS 1. Use a USB cable to connect the Pocket GT. to your
TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT at the same time computer.
Follow these steps to connect. 2. Inthe[Start]menu,choose[AllPrograms]&[BOSSTONESTUDIO

for Pocket GT] & [BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT].
Connection 1: connect the EV-1-WL to the Pocket GT Mac OS users
Ò From the Finder, in the application/BOSS/Pocket GT folder, double-
Connection 2: connect the EV-1-WL to BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT
click [BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT (.app)].
Bluetooth indicator
3. Choose “Pocket GT”, and click the [OK] button.
Lit white Pocket GT
4. Setting the parameters to control via the EV-1-WL (p. 21).
ON
POWER
MEMORY
OFF
CENTER CANCEL
VALUE
ON
NOTE
USB
OFF
CHARGE
GAIN LEVEL REVERB

AUX IN
OD/DS MOD DELAY
SELECT TUNER/EXIT
MASTER
INPUT
Connection 1 Connection 2
PHONES/
REC OUT
BC
55 The Pocket GT and EV-1-WL are connected automatically next

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
Patent: roland.cm/patents
MODEL: POCKET-GT MADE IN CHINA
(USB)
2036-1 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Kita-ku,
(BLE MIDI)
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1304, JAPAN
time they are restarted. To connect the BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT
you must perform “Connection 2” each time.
55 The EV-1-WL remembers the information for the last Bluetooth
device to which it was connected. When connecting to a different
Connection 1: Connect the Pocket GT to the EV-1-WL device after connecting to the Pocket GT, or when turning
off the power while the Bluetooth indicator is blinking white
(not connected), or when doing a factory reset of the EV-1-WL, the
1. Turn the Pocket GT on. unit does not pair automatically. In this case, you must start from
“Connection 1” to configure the settings.
2. Long-press [Bluetooth] button on the Pocket GT (for at 55 When using Bluetooth audio with your mobile device, first connect
least three seconds). the mobile device to Pocket GT via Bluetooth audio then connect
Pocket GT to EV-1-WL.
Pocket GT
ON
POWER
MEMORY
OFF
CENTER CANCEL
VALUE
ON
USB
OFF
CHARGE
GAIN LEVEL REVERB

AUX IN
OD/DS MOD DELAY
SELECT TUNER/EXIT
MASTER
INPUT
PHONES/
REC OUT
The Bluetooth indicator blinks (blue) rapidly.

BC
3. Turn the EV-1-WL on and bring it close to the Pocket GT.

4. Make sure that the Bluetooth indicator on the EV-1-WL is

blinking white.
If the indicator is blinking blue or is lit up white, operate the device
as shown below to make the indicator blink white.
Blinking blue Quickly press the [Bluetooth] button on the EV-1-WL twice.
The unit is connected to a different device (product).
Lit white Long-press the [Bluetooth] button on the EV-1-WL, and unpair
the device (product) connection.
* To check the connection mode status, quickly press the [Bluetooth]

button on the EV-1-WL twice. The Bluetooth indicator color
alternates between white and blue.
5. Press the [Bluetooth] button on the EV-1-WL.

The Bluetooth indicator on the EV-1-WL rapidly blinks white, and
pairing begins.
The Bluetooth indicators on both units stop blinking and remain
lit when pairing is finished, and now the Pocket GT and EV-1-WL are
paired.
20
EV-1-WL Connection Guide
Setting the Parameters to Control via the Value Explanation
EV-1-WL Fast-forward (tap twice to fast-forward 10 seconds)*

FAST-
FORWARD When one of the footswitches is set to “PLAY/PAUSE”,
1. Access the WIRELESS PEDAL SETTING screen from the BOSS playback advances to the next song when you press the
footswitches at the same time.
TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT’s SYSTEM.
Rewind (tap twice to Rewind 10 seconds)*
REWIND When one of the footswitches is set to “PLAY/PAUSE”, the

song rewinds and begin playback at the beginning when
you press the footswitches at the same time.
NEXT MARKER Switches to the next marker.
PREVIOUS MARKER Switches to the previous marker.
OFF No assignment.
* The rewind/fast-forward time can be specified in MENU.

MEMO
* If the EXP PEDAL FUNCTION are the same between 2 memories, the
2. Set the parameters to control via the EV-1-WL. operational status is carried over when patches are switched.
For example, if EXP PEDAL FUNCTION is set to FOOT VOLUME in both
EXP PEDAL, EXP SW memories, the one before and the one after the change, the volume
corresponding to the position the pedal is in (angle) at the time of
These parameters set how the EV-1-WL pedal and EXP SW operate.
the patch change will be maintained after the patch change. On the
Value Explanation other hand, if the patch being changed to is set to PEDAL FX, the
PEDAL FX: Assigns PEDAL FX. volume will be in accordance with the value set within the patch, and
OFF/ON Use EXP SW to turn PEDAL FX on/off. you’ll obtain a PEDAL FX effect that is in accordance with a value that
reflects the current position (angle) of the pedal.
FOOT VOLUME: Assigns the foot volume.
OFF/ON * The MIDI data for EXP PEDAL, EXP SW, CTL1 SW and CTL2 SW
Use the EXP SW to turn the foot volume on/off.
that is received by the EV-1-WL is initially configured with the EV-1-WL
Assigns both foot volume and PEDAL FX. factory settings. Check the EV-1-WL Editor for the MIDI settings.
FOOT VOLUME/
PEDAL FX When EXP SW is on, PEDAL FX is assigned; and when the
EXP SW is off, foot volume is assigned. Connection of CTL1, 2 terminals Pin assignment
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack

CTL1 SW, CTL2 SW
These parameters configure how the footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7,
sold separately) that is connected to the EV-1-WL operates.
Value Explanation
MEMORY UP Switches to the next patch number. FS-5U x 2 FS-5U x 1 FS-6 FS-7
MEMORY DOWN Switches to the previous patch number. Stereo 1/4” phone type 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type
1/4” phone type x 2 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type
FX1:OFF/ON Turns the FX1 on/off.
OD/DS:
Turns the OD/DS on/off.
OFF/ON TIP RING
PREAMP: CTL 2
Turns the PREAMP/SPEAKER on/off.
OFF/ON
FX2:OFF/ON Turns the FX2 on/off.
CTL 1 CTL 2 CTL 1 CTL 2 CTL 1 CTL 1
DELAY:
Turns the DELAY on/off.
OFF/ON
REVERB:
Turns the REVERB on/off.
OFF/ON
PEDAL FX:
Turns the PEDAL FX on/off.
OFF/ON
TUNER:
Turns the TUNER on/off.
OFF/ON
BPM TAP Used for tap input of the MASTER BPM.
DELAY TAP Used for tap input of the delay time.
PLAY/PAUSE Plays/pauses the song.
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FS-1-WL Connection Guide
This explains how to use BLE MIDI to pair (connect) the FS-1-WL to the Pocket GT over a wireless connection.
* To use the FS-1-WL, you must upgrade the Pocket GT to Ver. 1.30 or later.
https://www.boss.info/support/
What is “BLE MIDI”? Connection 2: connect the FS-1-WL to BOSS TONE

“BLE MIDI” is the technology used to transmit and receive MIDI messages STUDIO for Pocket GT
wirelessly via Bluetooth® LE standard.
This is officially known as “MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy”. Connect the FS-1-WL to BOSS TONE STUDIO.
Connect Pocket GT and TONE STUDIO in “Starting TONE STUDIO” (p. 1).
Connecting the Pocket GT, FS-1-WL and 1. Use a USB cable to connect the Pocket GT. to your
computer.
the BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT at
the same time 2. Inthe[Start]menu,choose[AllPrograms]&[BOSSTONESTUDIO
for Pocket GT] & [BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT].
Follow these steps to connect. Mac OS users
From the Finder, in the application/BOSS/Pocket GT folder, double-
Connection 1: connect the FS-1-WL to the Pocket GT click [BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT (.app)].
Ò
Connection 2: connect the FS-1-WL to BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT 3. Choose “Pocket GT”, and click the [OK] button.
4. Setting the parameters to control via the FS-1-WL (p. 23).
Lit white
Pocket GT
NOTE
ON
POWER
MEMORY
OFF
CENTER CANCEL
VALUE
ON
USB
OFF
55 The Pocket GT and FS-1-WL are connected automatically next

CHARGE
GAIN LEVEL REVERB

AUX IN
OD/DS MOD DELAY
SELECT TUNER/EXIT
MASTER
INPUT
Connection 1 Connection 2
PHONES/
REC OUT
BC
time they are restarted. To connect the BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT
(USB)
(BLE MIDI)
you must perform “Connection 2” each time.

55 The FS-1-WL remembers the information for the last Bluetooth
device to which it was connected. When connecting to a different
Connection 1: Connect the Pocket GT to the FS-1-WL device after connecting to the Pocket GT, or when turning
off the power while the Bluetooth indicator is blinking white
(not connected), or when doing a factory reset of the FS-1-WL, the
1. Turn the Pocket GT on. unit does not pair automatically. In this case, you must start from
“Connection 1” to configure the settings.
2. Long-press [Bluetooth] button on the Pocket GT (for at 55 When using Bluetooth audio with your mobile device, first connect
least three seconds). the mobile device to Pocket GT via Bluetooth audio then connect
Pocket GT to FS-1-WL.
Pocket GT
ON
POWER
MEMORY
OFF
CENTER CANCEL
VALUE
ON
USB
OFF
CHARGE
GAIN LEVEL REVERB

AUX IN
OD/DS MOD DELAY
SELECT TUNER/EXIT
MASTER
INPUT
PHONES/
REC OUT
The Bluetooth indicator blinks (blue) rapidly.

BC
3. Turn the FS-1-WL on (switch the power on towards the

MIDI side), and move the device nearby.
4. Press the [Bluetooth] (INSTRUMENT) button on the

FS-1-WL.
The Bluetooth (INSTRUMENT) indicator on the FS-1-WL blinks white,
and pairing begins.
The Bluetooth indicators on both units stop blinking and remain
lit when pairing is finished, and now the Pocket GT and FS-1-WL are
paired.
MEMO
If you want to disconnect the FS-1-WL, long-press the [Bluetooth]
(INSTRUMENT) button.
22
FS-1-WL Connection Guide
Setting the Parameters to Control via the EXP PEDAL

These parameters set how the FS-1-WL’s EXP operate.
FS-1-WL Value Explanation
PEDAL WAH Assigns PEDAL WAH.
1. Access the WIRELESS PEDAL SETTING screen from the BOSS FOOT VOLUME Assigns the foot volume.
TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT’s SYSTEM.
MEMO
* If the EXP PEDAL FUNCTION are the same between 2 memories, the
operational status is carried over when patches are switched.
For example, if EXP PEDAL FUNCTION is set to FOOT VOLUME in both
memories, the one before and the one after the change, the volume
corresponding to the position the pedal is in (angle) at the time of
the patch change will be maintained after the patch change. On the
other hand, if the patch being changed to is set to PEDAL FX, the
volume will be in accordance with the value set within the patch, and
you’ll obtain a PEDAL FX effect that is in accordance with a value that
reflects the current position (angle) of the pedal.
* The MIDI data for PEDAL SW L, PEDAL SW C, PEDAL SW R, CTL1 SW,
CTL2 SW that is received by the FS-1-WL is initially configured with
the FS-1-WL factory settings. Check the FS-1-WL Editor for the MIDI
settings.
Connection of CTL1, 2 terminals Pin assignment
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack

2. Set the parameters to control via the FS-1-WL.
PEDAL SW L, PEDAL SW C, PEDAL SW R, CTL1 SW,

CTL2 SW
FS-5U x 2 FS-5U x 1 FS-6 FS-7
These are the settings for operating the footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6 or
FS-7, sold separately) connected to the pedal switch on this unit and Stereo 1/4” phone type 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type
to the FS-1-WL.
1/4” phone type x 2 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type
Value Explanation
MEMORY UP Switches to the next memory number.
MEMORY DOWN Switches to the previous memory number.
TIP RING
FX1:
Turns the FX1 on/off.
OFF/ON CTL 2
OD/DS:
Turns the OD/DS on/off.
OFF/ON
CTL 1 CTL 2 CTL 1 CTL 2 CTL 1 CTL 1
PREAMP:
Turns the PREAMP/SPEAKER on/off.
OFF/ON
FX2:
Turns the FX2 on/off.
OFF/ON
DELAY:
Turns the DELAY on/off.
OFF/ON
REVERB:
Turns the REVERB on/off.
OFF/ON
PEDAL FX:
Turns the PEDAL FX on/off.
OFF/ON
TUNER:
Turns the TUNER on/off.
OFF/ON
BPM TAP Used for tap input of the MASTER BPM.
DELAY TAP Used for tap input of the delay time.
PLAY/PAUSE Plays/pauses the song.
Fast-forward (tap twice to fast-forward 10 seconds)*
FAST-FORWARD When one of the footswitches is set to “PLAY/PAUSE”,
playback advances to the next song when you press the
footswitches at the same time.
Rewind (tap twice to Rewind 10 seconds)*
REWIND When one of the footswitches is set to “PLAY/PAUSE”, the
song rewinds and begin playback at the beginning when
you press the footswitches at the same time.
NEXT MARKER Switches to the next marker.
PREVIOUS MARKER Switches to the previous marker.
OFF No assignment.
* The rewind/fast-forward time can be specified in MENU.
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Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for Pocket GT/EV-1-WL, FS-1-WL Connection Guide

Getting Ready to Use TONE STUDIO

Installing the USB Driver Starting TONE STUDIO

Installing TONE STUDIO automatically.

3. Proceed with installation as directed by the install screens.

4. When the screen indicates “The installation was successful.

2 User memory select area

4 Effect select area

5 Effect ON/OFF button

6 Parameter editing area

1. At the top of TONE STUDIO screen, click the [EDITOR]

2. Click the user memory that you want to edit. In this

4. Edit the effect.

4. If you want to change the name of the user memory, click

Here’s how to save the edited effect to the Pocket GT.

1. In the upper right of the Editor screen, click the [WRITE]

5. Click the [WRITE] button.

3. Select the save-destination user memory number.

2 User memory list

COPY Copy the song.

4 Playback control area

5 Session marker list Lets you register user

playback location that you want to practice.

6 Import / Export button ([/] / [.] button)

Importing Video from YouTube Specifying the Sound at a Marker

2. Press the [Share] button to copy the shortened URL.

3. Click the [MEMORY SET] button to register the user

2. Click the [LIBRARIAN] button.

Exporting a SESSION file to your device

2. Click the [FILE] button.

Importing a SESSION File from Your Device

Exporting a SESSION’s Sound Data to LIBRARIAN

LIBRARIAN Basic Screen

2 [CREATE LIVESET] button

4 Liveset name edit button

5 User memory list

6 User memory name edit button

7 [Import] button ([/] button)

8 [Export] button ([.] button)

5. Click the [OK] button.

1. At the top of TONE STUDIO screen, click the [LIBRARIAN]

2. In LIBRARIAN screen, click the [/] button.

Exporting a Liveset from LIBRARIAN into the

4. Enter the liveset name, and click the [OK] button.

4. Click the [OK] button.

Restoring a User Memory to the Pocket GT Saving a Liveset to a Computer

2. From SELECT LIVESET, select the liveset that you want to

3. Click the [FILE] button.

Ways to use an exported liveset

Importing a Liveset from a Computer into the Creating an Original Liveset

A liveset that you exported to a computer can be imported into a TONE

1. In LIBRARIAN screen, click the [/] button.

2. Input a name for the liveset.

2. Click the [FILE] button.

3. Click the [OK] button.

3. Select the liveset file (extension: .tsl) that you want to

4. From the Pocket GT or the user memory list of another

When using GT-1 patch data, the following control-related SW settings

Patch (sound data)

2. While holding down your computer keyboard’s [Shift] key,

1. Click the user memory that you want to copy.

2. Drag and drop the selected user memories onto the

MEMO Selecting user memories individually