User manual ROLAND AD-8

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS AD-8 Acoustic Guitar Processor. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (page 2­3) and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (page 4). 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, this manual should be read in its entirety. [. . . ] Guitar 1 2 3 4 5 6 * Martin D-28 Martin 000-28 Gibson J-45 Gibson B-25 GUILD D-40 Jose Ramirez Mic Neumann U87 Neumann U67 Neumann U67 Neumann U87 AKG C12 AKG C12 Description Combination of the exquisite and balanced sound of this early-model Martin through a Neumann U87, the standard in studio condenser mics. Combines the sound of this guitar, with its solid low- and midrange resonance and clear, distinct sound, with the U67 tube condenser mic. Vintage model Gibson featuring a uniquely seasoned tone and characteristic responsiveness, matched with the U67 tube condenser mic. Combination of this smaller-bodied vintage model, used often in Blues music, and a U87, the standard in studio condenser mics. Guitar featuring warm resonance from the body and delicate resonance from the strings, combined with the C12 tube condenser mic. World-renowned classical guitar model combined with the C12 tube condenser mic. The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from BOSS. Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS's AD-8. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS's AD-8. 10 Part Names and Functions MEMORY MANUAL indicator This lights when MANUAL (p. 14) is selected. WRITE button Press this to store settings to MEMORY 1­4. MEMORY Number indicators 1­4 This lights when MEMORY 1­4 (p. During the write operation, the indicator flashes during write standby, flashing rapidly while data is being written. "Storing Settings (Write Operation)" (p. 16) SELECT button Provides for selection among MANUAL and MEMORY 1­4. You can change the way the numbers are indicated. "Changing How Memory Numbers Are Indicated" (p. 17) MEMORY Pedals (MEMORY /) These perform two functions, selecting among MANUAL and MEMORY 1­4, and anti-feedback. "MEMORY / Pedal Functions" (p. 14) "How to Use the ANTI-FEEDBACK" (p. 19) 11 Part Names and Functions TUNER TUNER meter This shows the difference between the note indicated in the tuner display and the pitch of the sound being input while the tuner is operating. PITCH button This sets the tuner's reference pitch. TUNER display This indicates the note names when the tuner is operating. "Changing the Reference Pitch (PITCH)" (p. 18) BYPASS/MUTE button This sets whether the AD-8 switches to Bypass or Mute mode when the effects are switched off with the ON/OFF pedal. "How to Use the Tuner" (p. 18) * Settings values and other information is displayed here when the tuner is not active. "Setting the Function Used When the Effects Are Off (Bypass/Mute)" (p. 17) ON/OFF pedal ON/OFF indicator The effects are alternately switched on and off each time this pedal is pressed. The ON/OFF indicator lights when the effects are on. ON: Sounds set using the AD-8 are output. OFF: Sounds are output exactly as input (Bypass) or muted (Mute). ANTI-FEEDBACK indicator Indicates the status of the anti-feedback function. Flashing: Detection of feedback frequencies in progress Lit solidly: On Unlit: Off "ON/OFF Pedal Operation" (p. [. . . ] Guitar amps have special characteristics suited especially for electric guitars; when an acoustic guitar is used, the low and high frequencies tend to be boosted. When playing through a guitar amp, connect to the ELECTRIC GUITAR AMP OUTPUT jack (p. 13). There is no sound Is the other equipment connected correctly?Is the volume turned down on the connected guitar/ bass amp, effects processor, or other device? [. . . ]