User manual ROLAND MKB-1000

[. . . ] Includes a "MOMENTARY" mode, which allows you to apply the flanger effect exactly at the point in a phrase you want. Also includes a "Tap Tempo" function that lets you set the RATE to the tempo at which the pedal is pressed. 3 Panel Description fig. 01 1. AC Adaptor Jack 12 Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (optionally available BOSS PSA-Series). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left. * Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSASeries), and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. [. . . ] The range is raised as you turn the knob to the right (clockwise). * The settings range varies with the selected mode, as well as when an instrument is connected to BASS IN. 6 Panel Description 9. RES (resonance) Knob Adjusts the amount of resonance (feedback). The more the knob is turned to the right, the more the flanger sound is emphasized, and the stronger the characteristic effect in the sound becomes. 12. MODE Knob Selects the flanger effect and pedal mode. ULTRA: Provides a stronger flanger effect than STANDARD. STANDARD: Provides a normal flanger effect. 10. The effect deepens as you turn the knob to the right. * The MANUAL knob has no function when this knob is turned completely clockwise. GATE/PAN: When playing in mono, this creates radical changes in the output volume. When playing in stereo, this alternately pans the output to the left and right, resulting in a flanger effect that imparts a sense of rotation or spinning. 11. RATE Knob Adjusts the rate of the flanging. The flange effect speeds up as you turn the knob to the right. MOMENTARY: The flanger effect is applied only while the MKB-1000's pedal is depressed. The STANDARD tone is applied, and flanging starts in the low end. * You cannot input the tempo in MOMENTARY mode. 7 Connections fig. 03 AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-series (option) Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Guitar Amplifier (Bass Amplifier) For monoural use, make the connection to the OUTPUT A (MONO) jack. * The GUITAR IN jack is given priority. 8 Connections * Inserting a plug into the GUITAR IN or BASS IN Jack will automatically switch the unit on. * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit's power consumption is relatively high. 8), depress the pedal switch to turn the effect on. (the CHECK indicator turns red. ) * When MOMENTARY mode is selected, continue pressing the pedal switch. (the effect is on only while the pedal is depressed) 10 Setting the RATE by Inputting the Tempo with the Pedal Switch When Switching to Tempo Input with the Effect ON (CHECK indicator: Red) * RATE cycles for use with the tempo settings can be made in the range of 0. 1­18 seconds. fig. 06 CHECK Indicator Flanger Effects Red Off Red/Green Blinking Red On Off On Off Pedal Switch 1 RATE Press and hold the MKB-1000's pedal switch for at least two seconds. 2 Press the MKB-1000's pedal switch in timing with the tempo. 3 Press and hold the MKB-1000's pedal switch for at least two seconds. Effect reflects knob positions Effect synchronized to tempo * If you carry out Step 3 immediately after Step 2 , Step 3 may inadvertently be interpreted as tempo input, thus changing the RATE setting. Allow a brief interval to pass before progressing from Step 2 to Step 3 . * If you adjust the RATE knob after completing the settings, the effect then reflects the position of the RATE knob. * You cannot input the tempo in MOMENTARY mode. 11 Setting the RATE by Inputting the Tempo with the Pedal Switch When Switching to Tempo Input with the Effect OFF (CHECK indicator: Off) * RATE cycles for use with the tempo settings can be made in the range of 0. 1­18 seconds. fig. 07 CHECK Indicator Flanger Effects Off Red Red/Green Blinking Red Off On On Off Pedal Switch 1 RATE Press and hold the MKB-1000's pedal switch for at least two seconds. 2 Press the MKB-1000's pedal switch in timing with the tempo. 3 Press and hold the MKB-1000's pedal switch for at least two seconds. Effect reflects knob positions Effect synchronized to tempo * If you carry out Step 3 immediately after Step 2 , Step 3 may inadvertently be interpreted as tempo input, thus changing the RATE setting. Allow a brief interval to pass before progressing from Step 2 to Step 3 . * If you adjust the RATE knob after completing the settings, the effect then reflects the position of the RATE knob. * You cannot input the tempo in MOMENTARY mode. 12 Setting the RATE by Inputting the Tempo with the Pedal Switch Relationship Between the Flanger and Gate Effects * The gate effect switches on and off 32 times over the period of the flanger effect's rise and fall. * If you want to have the gate working on eighth notes, press the pedal switch at the beginning of the fourth measure of the song you want to have synchronized. fig. 08 Frequency High GATE Effects Low 16 Times 16 Times 16 Times 16 Times RATE Flanger Rise Flanger Fall Flanger Rise Flanger Fall GATE = Flanger Effects Rise Input the tempo Flanger Effects Fall Input the tempo 13 About Sleep Mode When ten hours have elapsed since the last operation or audio input, the MKB-1000 will enter sleep mode (power conservation mode; only the bypass sound will be output). From sleep mode, you can press the pedal to return to normal mode. [. . . ] * Be sure to carefully observe the battery's polarity (+ versus ­). Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal, then close the pedal. * Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the coil spring. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and fasten it securely. Thumbscrew Pedal Spring Base Battery Snap Cord Coil Spring Guide Bush Hole Battery Snap Battery Housing 9V Battery 16 Troubleshooting Power won't come on: Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series; sold separately) properly connected? [. . . ]