User manual ROLAND VGA-3 V

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VGA-3 V-Guitar Amplifier. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (page 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (page 3­4), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (page 5­6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, owner's manual should be read in its entirety. [. . . ] Also, monitor the actual sound to make sure it is not distorted. fig. 0040 GK S1/S2 Setting This selects the functions for the GK pickup's S1 and S2 buttons. Rotate [GUITAR TYPE] to select "12 STRING/ELECTRIC" (GK S1/S2). Press MEMORY button [1] , [2] , [3], or [4] to select the functions for the S1 and S2 buttons. Memory button Setting [1] PICKUP Switching the pickup of COSM guitar S1 button: RCF S2 button: FCR [2] PICKUP (REVERSE) Switching the pickup of COSM guitar S1 button: FCR S2 button: RCF [3] MANUAL/TUNER S1 button: Switching the Manual/Memory mode. [4] MEMORY / S1 button: memory number down S2 button: memory number up High (Lower the SENS setting) Correct Low (Raise the SENS setting) Memory button [1]­[10] 1­10 Setting 4. Set the sensitivity for the fifth through first strings in the same way. 5th String: 4th String: 3rd String: 2nd String: 1st String: Rotate [GUITAR TYPE] to select "12 STRING/ACOUSTIC" (GK SENS 5). Rotate [GUITAR TYPE] to select "SYNTH LEAD" (GK SENS 4). Rotate [GUITAR TYPE] to select "SYNTH PAD" (GK SENS 3). Rotate [GUITAR TYPE] to select "SLOW GEAR" (GK SENS 2). Rotate [GUITAR TYPE] to select "POLY OCTAVE" (GK SENS 1). * If you cannot attain a suitable level even when the value is set to its maximum (10), check the installation of the GK pickup (the clearance between the strings and the pickup). * If any string produces a particularly loud sound, lower the sensitivity for that string in order to minimize volume differences between strings. 13 Settings for the GK Pickup (GK Setup) GK LEVEL Setting This sets the level for the GK pickup sound and adjusts the volume balance with the sound from the guitar pickup. Set the GK pickup's select switch to "SYNTH. " 2. Rotate [GUITAR TYPE] to select "SITAR" (GK LEVEL). Press a MEMORY button [1]­[10] to set the level for the GK pickup. The level increases the higher you set the value, resulting in higher volume levels. Memory button [1]­[10] 1­10 Setting Finishing the GK SETUP 1. * The VGA-3 automatically stores the new value of a setting at the time the change is made. No separate action is needed to save the settings. Move the select switch of the GK pickup between "SYNTH" and "GUITAR, " and adjust the volume balance while playing your instrument in each position. GK Setup Chart fig. 0041 14 COSM GUITAR This section provides an introduction to the characteristics of each of the guitars modeled. List of Guitar Types ELECTRIC ST This is a solid body guitar with single coil pickups set in three positions. The characteristically clear and delicate sound is used in many musical genres. SPECIAL SYNTH LEAD This is an analog synth sound that is suitable for lead and solos. This features a fat tone with a boosted midrange. LP This is a solid body guitar with two separate humbucking pickups. This type of guitar features a powerful sound with good sustain, making it an indispensable sound for rock music. "SYNTH FILTER" (p. [. . . ] 11). After the indicator flashes for a short while, the VGA-3 automatically returns to the condition it was in before receiving the data. Reduce the amount of data that will be transmitted by the external device, then have it send the data again. 29 Additional Data Block Diagram/Effect Connection Procedure fig. 0251 MANUAL (Knob) MEMORY Acoustic Guitar Simulator INPUT Input Select Switch Acoustic Simulator On/Off Switch Guitar MASTER COSM GUITAR GK EFX (WAH) COSM AMP EFX DELAY REVERB AMP Speaker Mute Switch SPEAKER TUNER Cabinet & Speaker Simulator RECORDING OUT / PHONES EXT IN MIDI IN Foot Switch Expression Pedal Audio Signal Control Signal * Wherever a block contains one or more icons, it means that some of the parameters of that block can be controlled using the external controller(s) that the icon(s) represent(s). * An EFX effect is placed either before or after the COSM amplifier, depending on the effect selected. WAH is before, and others are placed after. 30 Additional Data MIDI Implementation Chart V-GUITAR AMPLIFIER Model VGA-3 Function. . . Date : Oct. [. . . ]