If you want to keep backed-up data saved to the app using GT-1000 version 1.11 or earlier, follow the steps below to back up the data to the cloud before updating your GT-1000 system program to version 4.00. You can then use GT-1000 version 4.00 to restore the backed-up data.
* When performing the backup, use the older version of the app (Ver.1.0.4).
* When specifying where in the cloud to save the data, select iCloud Drive if you're using an iOS device or Google Drive if you're using an Android device.

* The backup of STOMPBOX SETTING data is carried out via the GT-1000, and so performing the procedure described below erases the STOMPBOX SETTING data currently saved on the GT-1000. To save the current settings, before you execute the backup, carry out the steps in the sequence of 1 -> 2 -> 5 -> 6 to save the data.

1. Tap [MENU].
2. Tap the [STOMBOX DATA BACKUP] button.
3. At RESTORE, go to "FROM FILE" and select the data you want to back up, then restore it to the not-yet-updated GT-1000.
4. Wait for the message "COMPLETED!" to appear.
5. At BACKUP, tap "TO CLOUD", then export the data.
6. The screen for the cloud is displayed. Select the destination for saving to the cloud, then carry out the backup.

* The ALL DATA BACKUP operation is carried out via the GT-1000, and so performing the procedure described below erases all settings currently saved on the GT-1000. To save the current settings, before you execute the backup, carry out the steps in the sequence of 1 -> 2 -> 5 -> 6 to save the data.

1. Tap [MENU].
2. Tap the [ALL DATA BACKUP] button.
3. At RESTORE, go to "FROM FILE" and select the data you want to back up, then restore it to the not-yet-updated GT-1000.
4. Wait for the message "COMPLETED!" to appear.
   * Processing requires considerable time.
5. At BACKUP, tap "TO CLOUD", then export the data.
6. The screen for the cloud is displayed. Select the destination for saving to the cloud, then carry out the backup.

Additional Functions

• 3 original BOSS high-gain amp types have been added to AIRD PREAMP.
  X-ULTRA
  X-OPTIMA
  X-TITAN
  * Preset patches that use the added TYPE settings are contained in P41-1 through P43-5. For details, refer to "GT-1000 Sound List."
• 6 types of bass amps have been added to AIRD PREAMP.
  STUDIO BASS
  SILVER TUBE
  CLASSIC BLUE
  SOLID STACK
  FAT TUBE
  DARK DRV
• 2 BOSS distortion types have been added to DISTORTION.
  SD-1
  DS-1
• The following 3 models have been added to AIRD OUTPUT SELECT.
  KATANA-100/212 GEN 3
  KATANA-100 GEN 3
  KATANA-50 GEN 3

Functionality Improvement

• You can set time preference in AUTO OFF function at which the power turns off automatically.

Bug Fix

• Minor bugs have been fixed.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• ASSIGN PC cannot be sent to more than one MIDI channel.
• When executing INSERT of WRITE function, EFFECT parameters which are added at ver.3.10 become the initial values.
• When changing the BPM from BTS on the effect edit view, the calculated DELAY TIME is not updated.
• On the list view of effect's all parameters, SOLO SW is always displayed when FX1-4 DISTORTION is displayed.

Additional Functions

• "MASTERING FX," which demonstrates potential for line output, has been added to FX TYPE.
  Eleven types of settings that combine multiple effects such as multi-band compressor, limiter, enhancer, and equalizer have been provided as TYPE settings. Full-fledged mastering to boost the acoustic pressure of the sound and make sound contours more distinct can now be carried out.
  The GT-1000 is a processor distinguished by a vivid amp sound, but the addition of these effects makes it easy obtain a line sound having adaptable fighting potential even in recording that demands precise adjustment.
  We recommend using these with placement after an SP.SIMULATOR.
• Ten types of SP TYPE settings designed based on IR data having a realistic presence have been added to the SP.SIMULATOR parameters.
• Ribbon mic and blended dynamic/ribbon mic MIC TYPE settings have been added to the SP.SIMULATOR parameters.
• Five types of BOSS and Roland delays have been added to the MASTER DELAY parameter.
  The DD-8's acclaimed WARM and GLITCH settings, the vintage digital SDE-3000, and the still-popular STANDARD and ANALOG parameters featured on the DD-20 have been added.
• The optional EV-1-WL wireless expression pedal is now supported.
  Please refer to the "EV-1-WL Connection Guide (Connect with the GT-1000)" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• ASSIGN values set for an external pedal at powerup take effect.
• The operation of BOSS TONE STUDIO becomes extremely slow due to MIDI IN THRU and USB IN THRU settings.

The version number has been updated due to management-related circumstances.
Product specifications are unaffected.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• Depending on Compressor settings, noise sometimes occurs when switching patches.
• Patch settings cannot be written into a STOMPBOX at the Effect Chain screen.
• At the screens displaying lists of parameters, the STOMPBOX values for FX 1 through 3 cannot be edited.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• Under certain conditions, VIBRATO fails to work as desired when switching patches.
• Behavior is not as desired when the STEREO LINK parameter for SP.SIMULATOR is set to OFF.
• Other minor bugs.

Functionality Improvement

• An "AUTO TRIGGER" parameter has been added that enables an effect synchronized to the performance to be produced when the TYPE value for MASTER DELAY is set to REVERSE.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• The effect level sometimes rises when CARRYOVER is active.
• Under particular conditions, the DUCK parameter for REVERB fails to operate as desired when patches are switched.
• Other minor bugs.

Additional Function

• "WAIT 2" was added to the BANK MODE parameter for PLAY OPTION.
  This makes it possible to switch patches within the same bank even when a function other than number switching is assigned to the number pedal.

Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.

• In GT-1000 system program version 3.10, when CARRYOVER is set to ON, sound sometimes fails to play when the unit is switched to a patch for which MASTER DELAY is set to "OFF."

Additional Functions

• FX EXPANSION was added.
  When "FX EXPANSION" is set to "ON," four types of FX blocks can be used at the same time.
  * When "FX EXPANSION" is set to "ON," output from the GT-1000 is set to "mono."
• "DISTORTION" was added to FX TYPE.
  "DISTORTION" can now also be selected as an FX TYPE.
• INPUT SETTING was added.
  Saving 10 types of INPUT LEVEL values to match the output level of the connected guitar is now possible. You can now also set the INPUT SETTING value for individual patches.
• The number of IR data items that can be loaded into the GT-1000 has been increased to 16.
• The following 3 models have been added to AIRD OUTPUT SELECT.
  KATANA-100/212 MkII
  KATANA-100 MkII
  KATANA-50 MkII

Functionality Improvements

• The block layout for MAIN SP.SIMULATOR and SUB SP.SIMULATOR has been improved.
  For output that combines Drive Sound and Acoustic Sound, output that uses an SP.SIMULATOR with only one or the other sound is now possible.
• Adjusting the volume levels of the A and B channels by using MIXER is now possible.
• For PEDAL BEND, setting the pitch when the pedal is returned (PITCH MIN) is now possible.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• When the MASTER DELAY - TYPE is set to "DUAL," CARRYOVER sometimes fails to be applied.
• Under certain specific conditions, the TOUCH WAH and TOUCH WAH BASS settings are returned to their default values.
• The indicators above the [BANK] and [1] through [5] switches sometimes fail to light up correctly.
• Other minor bugs.

Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.

• Part of the name for AIRD PREAMP TYPE and PRESET PATCH has been changed.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• Noise is produced under certain conditions.
• Other minor bugs.

Additional Functions

• Control Modes (MEMORY, MANUAL, and PEDALBOARD) were added.
  Please refer to the "GT-1000 Owner's Manual" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
  • MEMORY ( MEMORY Mode )
    This mode is used to call up patches saved in the unit.
  • MANUAL ( MANUAL Mode )
    This mode allows accessing functions assigned to the system or individual patches by using number switches [ 1 ] through [ 5 ].
  • PEDALBOARD ( PEDALBOARD Mode )
    This mode allows use with the same feel as having Compact Effectors arranged on a pedalboard.
    The respective switches are used to toggle the effects on and off.
    The PEDALBOARD Mode has no concept of patches or memories. Edited values are saved without having to execute a write operation.
• Bass support was added.
  16 types of bass effects are now built in.
  3 AIRD PREAMP types for bass have been added.
  2 AIRD OUTPUT SELECT types for bass have been added.
  5 SP TYPE types for bass have been added.
  Please refer to the "GT-1000 Parameter Guide" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
• Seven OUTPUT SELECT types made available as GT-1000 AIRD Output Select Library data are now built into the unit.
  Together with 4 OUTPUT SELECT types that have been newly added, 11 types have been added.

Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.

• Minor bugs have been fixed.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• Even if PATCH EXCHANGE is done, patches will not be replaced.
• In rare instances, darkened LEDs sometimes flash faintly.
• Other minor bugs.

Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.

• The STOMPBOX data was not correctly take over to GT-1000 system program Ver.2.00 from previous version.

Additional Functions

• TYPE settings have been added to effects as described below.
  AIRD PREAMP
  MATCH COMBO
  BG COMBO
  ORNG STACK
  BGNR UB METAL
  DISTORTION
  CENTA OD
  HM-2
  METAL CORE
  MASTER DELAY
  SPACE ECHO
  TAPE ECHO PX
  BIN DRUM ECHO
  * Preset patches that use the added TYPE settings are contained in P47-1 through P49-5. For details, refer to "GT-1000 Sound List."
• A level meter was added to the INPUT LEVEL setting screen.
  Set the input level so that the input-level peak is positioned at the symbol.
• At the Play screen, a function that allows direct editing has been added to the "Show functions assigned to main unit and external switches" screen.
  1. Press the PAGE [ < ] and [ > ] buttons at the same time to start editing.
  2. Turn the [ 6 ] knob to select the switch to edit.
  3. Press the [ 6 ] knob to move to the function selection screen.
  4. Turn the [ 6 ] knob to select a function.
  5. Press the [ 6 ] knob to confirm the selected function.
  6. Press the PAGE [ < ] and [ > ] buttons at the same time to quit editing.
• Settings have been added to [CONTROL FUNCTION] - [FUNCTION (EXP1 PEDAL, EXP 2, EXP 3)].
  FV+TUNER: This assigns a volume pedal. Turning down the pedal completely displays TUNER.
  FV+TUNER/PFX: This assigns a volume pedal or pedal effect. When a volume pedal is assigned, turning down the pedal completely displays TUNER.

Functionality Improvements

• A CURRENT NUMBER pedal LED setting and automatic setting function were added.
• A TIME parameter was added to TYPE: WARP for MASTER DELAY. This lets you adjust the speed of change.
• The METRONOME can now also be turned ON or OFF using press the knob.
• When BPM or DELAY TIME has been selected using the KNOB SETTING, the setting value can now also be changed by operating press the knob.
• The detecting accuracy of the monophonic tuner has been improved.
• The arrangement of MENU items has been improved.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• The EFFECT LEVEL value for MASTER DELAY to fall under certain conditions was corrected.
• Other minor bugs.

Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.

• The effects block placed between MAIN/SUB SP.SIMULATOR block and MAIN/SUB OUT block reverted to previous location when the units main power was rebooted.

Functionality Improvements

• SP.SIMULATOR part, which was in the MAIN OUT and SUB OUT blocks, has been separated from them.
  "MAIN / SUB SP.SIMULATOR block" and "MAIN OUT and SUB OUT block" were newly created, and the SP.SIMULATOR locations can be freely changed.
• Performing a save operation after editing STOMPBOX is no longer necessary.
  All patches using the same STOMPBOX are immediately updated with the edited values.
• Addition of variable color setting to the AUTO setting of FOOT SW LED.
• The MAIN and DRY sequence of the USB port was changed.
  * If settings have already been made using a digital audio workstation (DAW) or the like, redo the settings.
• BPM tracking during tempo syncing with an external MIDI device has been improved.
• The output speed for MIDI OUT has been improved.
• Starting and stopping LOOPER playback from BOSS TONE STUDIO is now possible.

Additional Functions

• A LEVEL parameter has been added to GLOBAL EQ.
• TUNER was added to TARGET in ASSIGN SETTING.
• For HARDWARE SETTING KNOB settings, USB MIX LEVEL, GLOBAL EQ, AIRD PREAMP, and TOTAL REVERB have been added as parameters for TARGET.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• The GT-1000 hangs under certain conditions when connected to an external MIDI device.
• Noise is produced under certain conditions.
• USB audio is muted during patch changes or TUNER is displayed.
• Other minor bugs.

Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.

• Patch data that uses IR data cannot be saved correctly.

Additional Functions

• GT-1000 AIRD Output Select Library can now be used to add Output Select types.
• GT-1000 IR Loader can now be used to add speaker types.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

• At the TUNER screen, the tuner sometimes fails to operate.
• In a patch change immediately after a WRITE or EXCHANGE operation to a different patch, the sound sometimes fails to play correctly.
• When KNOB SETTING is used to assign DISTORTION 2 LEVEL (BOTTOM), BOTTOM (LEVEL) changes.
• The sound fails to be changed when STOMPBOX data backed up to BOSS TONE STUDIO is restored.
• Faulty display on the GT-1000's built-in screen when using BOSS TONE STUDIO.

Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.

• When selecting "JC-120 INPUT" in the AIRD OUTPUT SELECT and connect to a JC-120 input, some AIRD Preamps produce unintended sounds.