Tones are the basic unit of sound in the GR-30. Tones can be combined with other parameters such as brightness and attack to create a Patch. The GR-30 allows you to combine up to two Tones per Patch. Use the following procedure to select Tones:

1. Use the [+] / [-] buttons to select Patch A52. This Patch uses two Tones - "NYLON GUITAR SW" and "SLOW STRING."
2. Use the EDIT TARGET dial to select "1st TONE."
3. Use the PARAMETER SELECT dial to select "[A]" (TONE #).
4. Press EDIT/PLAY. The currently assigned Tone number will be displayed.
5. Use the [+] / [-] buttons to select Tone #51 (if necessary).
6. Use the EDIT TARGET dial to select "2nd TONE."
7. Use the [+] / [-] buttons to select Tone #293 (if necessary).
8. Use the PARAMETER SELECT dial to select "WRITE PATCH?" and press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to store these settings into memory.